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Laws of Inheritance for Muslims in India

By | Family Matters On Line Archive, Atul Dua | 5 min read

This article discusses the law relating to inheritance for muslims in India. The Indian laws of inheritance are religion specific and vary for Hindus, Muslims and Christians etc. Laws of Inheritance for Muslims The law pertaining to inheritance among Muslims has been discussed in this article. The Muslim law pertaining to inheritance is largely uncodified and arises from the customs and usages, derived from the Quran and various other practices being followed since time immemorial. The laws of inheritance for the Muslims have not been...

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Laws of Inheritance for Hindus in India

By | Family Matters On Line Archive, Atul Dua | 3 min read

The Indian laws of inheritance are privy to the general populace as per their religion. There different laws existing in India for inheritance vary for Hindus, Muslims and Christians etc. Laws of Inheritance for Hindus The article discusses in detail the various laws of inheritance for Hindus in India. The Hindu laws have been codified by the Hindu Succession Act, 1956. Besides, laying down the rules for inheritance and devolution of the property, the legislation provides for other basic governing principles for the succession among...

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Laws of Inheritance for Christians in India

By | Family Matters On Line Archive, Atul Dua | 5 min read

The Laws of Inheritance for Christians in India are discussed in this article. The Indian Succession Act, 1925 provides for the inheritance laws for all other religions, including Christians. Laws of Inheritance for Christians in India Christians have varied laws on succession and familial relations. The rules for succession among the Christians has been codified under the Indian Succession Act, 1925, while on the other hand customary practices also have an influence on the principles of inheritance. The British Indian Government enacted...

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Indian Laws of Inheritance

By | Family Matters On Line Archive, Atul Dua | 3 min read

The Indian laws of inheritance are religion specific. There are different laws existing in India for inheritance and they vary for Hindus, Muslims and Christians etc. Indian Laws of Inheritance The article discusses in detail the various laws relating to inheritance in India pertaining to various religions, including Hindus, Muslims and Christians. The key provisions under the relevant laws for various religions are discussed below. The Hindu laws have been codified by the Hindu Succession Act, 1956. The rules pertaining to Muslims have...

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Gender based succession in India

By | Family Matters On Line Archive, Atul Dua | 6 min read

The laws governing Inheritance for Hindus in India have been segregated on the basis of gender. The gender based succession in India through the laws of inheritance have been provided under the Hindu Succession Act, 1956. Gender based succession in India The article discusses in detail the various gender-specific provisions regarding the laws relating to inheritance in India for the Hindus, as contained under the codifying legislation, Hindu Succession Act, 1956. The laws governing Inheritance in India are polarised by the gender factor of...

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Gender Based Succession in India