Family Law-I: Hindu Law
Karnataka University Dharwad · LL.B. Semester 1
Unit 1 — Introduction - Sources of Hindu Law
Introduction - Concept of Dharma · Sources of Hindu Law · Two Principal Schools of Hindu Law · Application of Hindu Law
Unit 2 — Marriage and Kinship
Marriage and Kinship · A detailed study of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 · Matrimonial Remedies · Maintenance and Alimony
Unit 3 — Hindu undivided family
Hindu undivided family - Mitakshara Joint Family · Property under both Schools · Kartha: His Position, Powers, Privileges and Obligations
Unit 4 — Inheritance and Succession
Inheritance and Succession · A study of Hindu Succession Act, 1956 · Stridhana - Woman's Property
- Succession to property of a Hindu male dying intestate under the provisions of Hindu Succession Act 1956
- Devolution of interest in Mitakshara coparcenaries with reference to the provisions of Hindu Succession Act, 1956
- Succession to property of Hindu female dying intestate under the Hindu Succession Act 1956
- Disqualification relating to succession
- General rules of succession
Unit 5 — Hindu Minority, Guardianship and Adoption
Law relating to Hindu Minority and Guardianship · Kinds of Guardians: Duties and Powers of Guardians · Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956