Lexis Nexis’s Muslim Laws (Bare Act) by Universal – 2026 Edition.

Muslim Laws (Bare Act) is the definitive statutory compilation for navigating Islamic personal jurisprudence in India. Published by Lexis Nexis under the Universal series, this 2026 Edition brings together the unabridged legislative texts of all major acts regulating marriage, divorce, succession, and charitable endowments (Wakf) for the Muslim community. It is meticulously designed for legal professionals, scholars, and students, integrating the bare texts with practical drafting specimens and quick-reference visual aids.

Key Statutes Included in this Compilation

This Bare Act provides the exact statutory text, updated with all relevant central and state amendments (including the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act), for the following critical legislations:

• The Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act, 1937: The foundational statute mandating the application of Islamic law (rather than customary law) to Muslims in matters of marriage, succession, and property.

• The Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939: Outlines the statutory grounds upon which a Muslim woman can seek a decree for the dissolution of her marriage.

• The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019: The landmark legislation criminalizing the practice of instant triple talaq (talaq-e-biddat).

• The Mussalman Wakf Act, 1923 & Wakf Validating Acts: The legal framework governing the creation, administration, and protection of Islamic charitable endowments.

• The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986 & Rules, 1986: Regulations governing the rights of divorced Muslim women to maintenance and provisions.

Value-Added Features for Practitioners

• Model Nikahnama: Includes a standard legal precedent for a Nikahnama (marriage contract), bridging the gap between substantive law and matrimonial conveyancing.

• Quick Review Flow Chart: Features proprietary visual flow charts that map out complex statutory mechanisms, 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.

Who Should Buy This Bare Act?

• Family Law Litigators: A mandatory daily desk reference for advocates handling matrimonial disputes, maintenance claims, and Wakf property litigation.

• Law Students: The primary text for understanding Islamic 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.

• Wakf Board Officials & Mediators: Essential for professionals handling the administration of charitable endowments and community mediation.

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