KLH’s Marriage, Separation, Divorce and Maintenance (2 Volumes) by Mookerjee – 6th Edition New Print 2026.

KLH’s Marriage, Separation, Divorce and Maintenance by Mookerjee is a monumental two-volume treatise that provides an exhaustive, pan-religious analysis of family law in India. Now in its 6th Edition (New Print 2026), this work bridges the gap between substantive personal laws and the procedural realities of the Family Courts. Whether dealing with a complex multi-jurisdictional divorce, asset distribution, or a fiercely contested custody battle, this book equips legal professionals with authoritative precedents, statutory interpretations, and procedural clarity.

Multi-Religious Statutory Coverage

Unlike single-statute commentaries, this two-volume set provides comparative and dedicated chapters for the dissolution and regulation of marriages across all communities:

• Hindu Marriage Law

• Muslim Marriage Law (including Acknowledgement of Paternity and Guardianship)

• Christian Marriage Law

• Parsi and Jewish Marriage Laws

• The Special Marriage Act

• Bonus Coverage: Dissolution of English and American Marriages and the evaluation of Foreign Court Judgments in India.

Core Matrimonial Offenses & Grounds for Divorce

The book dissects every statutory ground for separation and divorce, supported by the latest judicial pronouncements. Topics include:

• Behavioral & Physical Grounds: Cruelty, Desertion, Adultery, Impotency, Leprosy, and Venereal Diseases.

• Mental Health: Unsoundness of mind, mental disorders, psychopathic disorders, and schizophrenia.

• Modern Jurisprudence: Divorce by Mutual Consent, the evolving doctrine of Irretrievable Breakdown of Marriage, and the evidentiary use of Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) Tests.

• Defenses & Court Satisfaction: Condonation, connivance, collusion, unreasonable delay, and the legal principle of not taking advantage of one’s own wrong.

Maintenance, Custody, & Financial Relief

Navigating the financial fallout of a marital breakdown is critical. Mookerjee provides a deep dive into the financial and custodial rights of the parties:

• Alimony & Maintenance: Comprehensive coverage of civil alimony alongside criminal maintenance provisions under Sections 125 to 128 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.

• Dependents: Maintenance rights of wives, children, and parents.

• Asset Distribution: Marriage settlements and the distribution of assets/properties after the breakdown of a marriage.

• Custody: Guardianship of person and property of minors, and legitimacy declarations.

Family Court Practice & Civil Procedure

The book does not stop at theory; it is a working manual for the courtroom. It includes detailed chapters on:

• Practice and procedure followed in the Family Court.

• Jurisdiction of Matrimonial Courts (Residence, Migration, and Domicile).

• Injunctions over matrimonial relationships.

• Liability in Tort for injuries to domestic relations.

Who Should Buy This Set?

• Family Law Practitioners & Advocates: A mandatory desk reference for lawyers handling complex divorce, maintenance, and custody litigation.

• Judges & Family Court Officers: An authoritative text for evaluating competing claims across different personal laws and jurisdictions.

• Law Firms & Mediators: Essential for advising clients on asset distribution, mutual consent procedures, and multi-jurisdictional marital disputes.

• Academic Libraries: A comprehensive research tool for law students and academicians studying the evolution of Indian family jurisprudence.

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