Family Laws

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Concept of Family

Concept of Monogamy (Monogyny), Polygamy (Polygyny), and Polyandry

Commission of Sati (Prevention) Act, 1987

Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006

Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961

The Family Courts Act, 1984

Hindu Laws

Who is Hindu?

Hindu Marriage Act, 1955

Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956

Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956

Hindu Succession Act, 1956

Other Personal Laws

Muhammadan Law

Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872

Parsi Marriage Act

Indian Succession Act

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