ALA’s Modern Hindu Law (Codified & Uncodified) by Dr. Paras Diwan – 27th Edition Reprint 2026.

Modern Hindu Law (Codified & Uncodified) by Dr. Paras Diwan is widely recognized as the leading textbook on Hindu personal law in India. For decades, it has been the prescribed text for LLB and BA.LLB students across universities, and a highly respected reference manual for academics and civil practitioners. This 2026 Edition brilliantly harmonizes the ancient, uncodified branches of Hindu law with modern statutory provisions and landmark Supreme Court judgments, helping readers appreciate how classical and contemporary principles fit together.

Key Concepts & Syllabus Coverage

The book provides a clear, systematic, and exam-oriented presentation of the entire Family Law-I syllabus:

• The Four Codifying Statutes: Detailed, section-wise analysis of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (covering restitution, judicial separation, and evolving grounds for divorce), the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956, and the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956.

• Uncodified Hindu Law: Gives the classic landmark-case treatment to traditional areas of law that remain uncodified, including the Joint Hindu Family, Coparcenary Property, Partition, and Religious & Charitable Endowments.

• Sources & Schools: Explores the foundational sources (Shrutis, Smritis, Custom) and the traditional schools (Mitakshara and Dayabhaga) that dictate the application of the law.

Evolution of Coparcenary & Succession Rights

To ensure students are prepared for contemporary legal practice and exams, this edition extensively covers the modern evolution of property rights:

• The 2005 Amendment: Detailed commentary on the Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act, 2005, which dismantled the male-exclusive coparcenary.

• The Vineeta Sharma Landmark: Thorough analysis of the Supreme Court’s ruling in Vineeta Sharma v. Rajendra Sharma, which finally settled the retroactive nature of daughters’ coparcenary rights, ensuring absolute parity in ancestral property.

Who Should Buy This Book?

• LLB & BA.LLB Students: The standard, indispensable foundational textbook for Family Law-I papers in Indian law colleges.

• Judicial Services Aspirants: A trusted, comprehensive revision text for clearing the substantive civil law and family law papers in state judiciary mains examinations.

• Civil & Family Court Practitioners: A dependable desk reference for handling property partition suits, divorce proceedings, and succession disputes.

About the Author

Dr. Paras Diwan was one of India’s most eminent legal scholars and a highly respected authority on personal and family law. His texts are celebrated for their lucid language, logical structuring, and masterful ability to blend ancient legal history with modern statutory interpretation. “Paras Diwan” remains shorthand for Hindu Law in academic circles across the country.

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