Hindu Marriage Act: A Comprehensive Legal Guide
This book provides an extensive commentary on India's principal Hindu personal law statutes, covering marriage, divorce, adoption, maintenance, guardianship, and succession.
The guide progresses through foundational concepts—defining marriage validity, prohibited relationships, and ceremonial requirements—before addressing dissolution through divorce, maintenance obligations, and ancillary matters like child custody. It incorporates landmark Supreme Court and High Court precedents that have shaped contemporary practice, explains the distinction between void and voidable marriages, and clarifies provisions governing alimony, property division, and succession rights.
It also covers the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, Minority and Guardianship Act, and Succession Act. It addresses contemporary challenges including cross-border marriages, digital evidence, and gender equality principles.
Essential for family law practitioners, law students, and individuals navigating matrimonial disputes.
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Rajat Bindal
Rajat Bindal is a distinguished Senior Advocate and Consultant with over 34 years of comprehensive legal practice in Civil, Divorce Disputes, Criminal, Banking, and Corporate law. A graduate of the prestigious Campus Law Centre, University of Delhi (1989), he had the privilege of studying under renowned legal luminaries including Padmasree Prof. Upendra Baxi, Padmasree Prof. N.R.M. Menon, and Padmasree Prof. M.P. Singh.
Based in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, Mr. Bindal has established himself as a leading expert in family law, having successfully handled over 1000 independent court cases throughout his career. His specialization encompasses divorce proceedings, consumer protection matters, civil litigation, and motor accident claims. His expertise in matrimonial law is particularly noteworthy, having achieved remarkable success in complex cases including expedited divorce proceedings and groundbreaking maintenance cases.
Mr. Bindal maintains active professional discussions and contacts with lawyers in Europe and Australia, reflecting his engagement with international legal perspectives and comparative family law practices. This global outlook enriches his understanding of matrimonial law across different jurisdictions.
As a prolific legal author, Mr. Bindal has contributed significantly to legal literature with over 12 published works, including "Hindu Vivaah evam Talaq ka Kanoon," "Family Law," "The Consumer Protection Act 2019," and "Rozana Kaam me aane waale Kanoon." His writings reflect his deep understanding of practical legal applications and serve as valuable resources for both legal practitioners and the general public.
Beyond his legal practice, Mr. Bindal is a committed social worker who served as President of the Rotary Club of Bareilly Chamber (2003-2004) (2007-2008). His community service initiatives include organizing cataract operation camps providing free surgery to over 100 underprivileged patients, conducting health camps in rural areas, and installing deep bore hand pumps in villages facing drinking water shortages. He also established an Interact Club at Hartmann College and adopted village Alampur Jafrabad for comprehensive development.
Mr. Bindal maintains one of Bareilly's most extensive legal libraries. His combination of academic excellence, practical expertise, international professional network, and social commitment makes him uniquely qualified to guide readers through the complexities of the Hindu Marriage Act 1955.
