Lexis Nexis’s Hindu Laws (Containing 5 Acts) (Bare Act) by Universal – 2026 Edition.

Hindu Laws (Containing 5 Acts) is the definitive statutory compilation for navigating Hindu personal jurisprudence in India. Published by Lexis Nexis under the Universal series, this 2026 Edition brings together the unabridged legislative texts of the five major acts regulating marriage, divorce, succession, adoption, and guardianship. It is meticulously designed for legal professionals, scholars, and students, integrating the bare texts with quick-reference visual aids and explanatory notes.

Key Statutes Included in this Compilation

This Bare Act provides the exact statutory text, updated with all relevant central and state amendments, for the following critical legislations:

• The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955: The foundational statute governing the conditions for a valid Hindu marriage, restitution of conjugal rights, judicial separation, and the statutory grounds for divorce.

• The Hindu Succession Act, 1956: Outlines the legal framework for intestate succession, coparcenary property rights, and the absolute property rights of Hindu females.

• The Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956: Regulations defining natural guardians, their powers, and the welfare of the minor as the paramount consideration.

• The Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956: The legal prerequisites for a valid adoption and the statutory obligations regarding the maintenance of wives, children, and aged parents.

• The Hindu Disposition of Property Act, 1916: Governs dispositions of property by Hindus for the benefit of persons not in existence at the date of the disposition.

Value-Added Features for Practitioners

• Quick Review Flow Chart: Features proprietary visual flow charts that map out complex statutory mechanisms (like the rules of succession and degrees of prohibited relationship), making it an excellent tool for last-minute exam preparation or quick in-court reference.

• Short Notes: Annotated with concise explanatory notes to clarify complex doctrines and legislative history without cluttering the bare text.

Who Should Buy This Bare Act?

• Family Law Litigators: A mandatory daily desk reference for advocates handling matrimonial disputes, maintenance claims, child custody, and property partition suits.

• Law Students: The primary text for understanding Hindu jurisprudence in LL.B. curriculums, made accessible through short notes and flow charts.

• Judiciary Aspirants: An indispensable, highly structured study tool for candidates preparing for state Judicial Service Examinations.

• Legal Counselors & Mediators: Essential for professionals handling community mediation and pre-litigation family dispute resolution.

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