Family Law - I
Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University · LL.B. Semester 1 · TA1E
Unit I — Source
Traditional and modern sources of personal Laws. Evolution of the Hindu Joint Family - The Classical schools.
Unit II — Law of Marriage
Hindu, Muslim and Christian Laws of marriage and divorce. The nature of the institution of Marriage and its development, the capacity, nuptial rights and the effect of void and voidable marriage under the aforesaid systems of law. Hindu law of marriage and divorce with reference to the changes brought about by modern legislation. Muslim law of marriage and divorce will include Law of Dower.
Unit III — Law of Adoption
Hindu law of Adoption with special reference to the juristic concept and development of case laws and changes brought about by the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956. The Muslim Laws of Legitimacy. Parentage and the Doctrine of Acknowledgement of paternity.
Unit IV — The Law of Guardianship
The Hindu Law of Minority and Guardianship and Maintenance and changes brought about by modern legislation. Muslim Law of minority and Guardianship and Maintenance.
- The Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956
- Guardianship Custody (Wali) & Hijnat Definition of Guardian Classification of Guardianship Power of Guardian Disqualification of Guardian
- Custody, maintenance and education
- Guardianship and parental rights — welfare of the child principle
- Maintenance General Principles of Maintenance
Unit V — Maintenance
The Hindu, Muslim and Christian law relating to Maintenance.