Hindu Law

This edition of Commercial’s Hindu Law (Bare Act with Short Comments), 2026 compiles the principal enactments governing Hindu personal law in India, presented in their updated statutory form. Incorporating the latest amendments introduced through the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 and subsequent notifications, this volume provides an authoritative and examination-ready reference for students, practitioners, and academicians. It contains the full text of the key statutes—free from interpretation—ensuring complete alignment with current legislative requirements and practical utility in legal, judicial, and academic settings. The book includes:

• The Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956
• The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
• The Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956
• The Hindu Succession Act, 1956
• The Special Marriage Act, 1954
• The Hindu Widows’ Remarriage Act, 1856
• The Hindu Disposition of Property Act, 1916
• The Guardians and Wards Act, 1890
• The Special Marriage (Diplomatic and Consular Officers) Rules, 1955

Each statute is reproduced as amended, with all modifications brought into force up to the latest available notifications, along with relevant State Amendments for comprehensive applicability. Designed for clarity and statutory precision, this edition serves as a reliable resource for law students, AIBE aspirants, legal professionals, judicial trainees, and individuals requiring an accurate and updated compilation of Hindu Law enactments for reference or practice.