UPDATE ON HINDU LAW

1. Hindu Marriage Invalid If Requisite Ceremonies Not Performed, Registration Won’t Make Such A Marriage Legitimate : Supreme Court

2. Parliament Has No Jurisdiction To Negate Hindu Law Protected By Art. 25′: Suit In Varanasi Court For ‘Restoration Of Temple’ At Gyanvapi Mosque Area

3. Daughter’s Right To Inherit Self-Acquired Property Of Father Dying Intestate Recognized Under Customary Hindu Law : Supreme Court

4. No Hindu Marriage Deemed Valid Until ‘Saptapadi’ Is Performed: Madhya Pradesh High Court

5. Waiting Period For Mutual Consent Divorce As Per S.13B(2) Of Hindu Marriage Act Can Be Waived Invoking Article 142 : Supreme Court

6. A Person Can’t Be In An Illicit & Live-In Relationship As Per Hindu Law If His/Her Spouse Is Alive: Allahabad High Court

7. Inherited Property Of A Female Hindu Dying Issueless And Intestate Goes Back To The Source: Supreme Court

8. Partition Can Also Be Effected Under A Settlement Or Oral Understanding : Supreme Court

9. Section 15(1) Of Hindu Succession Act Works Against Widow Of Pre-Deceased Son, Needs Rectification: Delhi High Court

10. Hindu Marriage Can Be Dissolved Through Customary Divorce If Existence Of Such A Customary Right Is Established : Supreme Court