Smriti and the Evolution of Hindu Law: From Manusmriti to Mitakshara and Dayabhaga
As society went on to develop further, various thought paradigms for legal differentiations cropped up, each making interpretations of Smriti principles through regional customary demands. Among the most important schools of Hindu law produced during this time were the two: Mitakshara and Dayabhaga. They became influential in forming regional legal traditions, especially concerning property and … Continue reading Smriti and the Evolution of Hindu Law: From Manusmriti to Mitakshara and Dayabhaga
Read more »Bridging Tradition and Modernity: Interpretation of Smritis in Contemporary Indian Law
INTERPRETATION AND APPLICATION OF SMRITIS IN MODERN LEGAL CONTEXT The move from traditional to modern legal systems of interpretation and application of Smriti principles was a great challenge. The British colonial era brings about an important paradigm shift in how these texts were interpreted and applied. Formal courts necessitated a clearer understanding of the Hindu … Continue reading Bridging Tradition and Modernity: Interpretation of Smritis in Contemporary Indian Law
Read more »Fundamental Differences Hindu & Muslim Law of Inheritance
INTRODUCTION TO THE PERSONAL LAWS India’s personal law is diverse because of its many historical influences, unique guiding principles, and the vast majority of substantive law. Broadly there are four different religions in our country that is Hindu, Muslim, Parsi, Christian and they are governed by distinct laws. A variety of succession laws are lawfully … Continue reading Fundamental Differences Hindu & Muslim Law of Inheritance
Read more »Right to Privacy and Family law: Analyzing the Section 122 of the Evidence Act, 1872 within the Constitutional Conundrum
The Section 122 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 provides for spousal privilege when it comes to disclosure of the communication between a husband and a wife. The relation between spouses is considered pious and the disclosure of the communication they’ve had during the course of marriage is not allowed by law even if it … Continue reading Right to Privacy and Family law: Analyzing the Section 122 of the Evidence Act, 1872 within the Constitutional Conundrum
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