The Hindu Adoption & Maintenance Act 1956 (Soft Copy) is a Practice book on Civil and Criminal Laws on Conferenza, priced at ₹80 (20% off MRP ₹100). Published by Commercial Law Publishers. Order online with fast delivery across India.
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The Hindu Adoption & Maintenance Act 1956 (Soft Copy)
Commercial Law Publishers
Book Specifications
- Course
- Practice
- Subject
- Civil and Criminal Laws
- Publisher
- Commercial Law Publishers
About this book
The bare text of The Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 with all amendments, including those made by the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 and the Personal Laws (Amendment) Act, 2019, along with the relevant State Amendments. Short comments run alongside the sections, so it works for both examinations and day-to-day family law practice.
At a glance
| Act covered | The Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 |
| Amended by | Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019; Personal Laws (Amendment) Act, 2019; State Amendments |
| Publisher | Commercial Law Publishers |
| Presentation | Bare Act with short comments |
What's inside
- Definitions and scope of applicability
- Requisites of a valid adoption, and who may give and take in adoption
- Effects and legal consequences of adoption, and the rights of adopted children
- Maintenance of wife, children and aged parents
- Amount of maintenance and its enforcement, plus dependants rights to maintenance
- State Amendments and their applicability
Who should buy this
- Legal practitioners handling adoption, maintenance and family disputes
- Judicial service aspirants and academicians
- NGOs and social workers in child welfare and family support work
Publisher's description
This edition of The Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956, updated with all amendments including those introduced by the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, and the Personal Laws (Amendment) Act, 2019, along with relevant State Amendments, serves as a comprehensive and reliable legal reference for students, academicians, and professionals dealing with family and personal laws in India. The book presents the bare text of the law along with short comments—faithfully reflecting the statutory provisions—making it highly suitable for examination purposes and practical legal use.
It includes the complete and updated provisions of The Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956, ensuring alignment with current legislative developments and judicial interpretation. The inclusion of amendments enhances clarity and ensures that readers have access to the most recent legal position governing adoption and maintenance under Hindu law.
The content spans the full scope of the Act, including:
• Definitions and Scope of Applicability
• Requisites of a Valid Adoption
• Persons Capable of Giving and Taking in Adoption
• Effects and Legal Consequences of Adoption
• Rights of Adopted Children
• Maintenance of Wife, Children, and Aged Parents
• Amount and Enforcement of Maintenance
• Dependent’s Rights to Maintenance
• State Amendments and Their Applicability
This edition is particularly suitable for:
• Legal practitioners handling adoption, maintenance, and family disputes
• Judicial service aspirants and academicians
• NGOs and social workers involved in child welfare and family support
• Individuals seeking clarity on legal provisions relating to adoption and maintenance
Whether used for academic study, courtroom reference, or professional consultation, this 2026 edition provides an authoritative and up-to-date presentation of the legal framework governing adoption and maintenance under Hindu law in India.
Frequently asked questions
What is The Hindu Adoption & Maintenance Act 1956 (Soft Copy)?+
The bare text of The Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 with all amendments, including those made by the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 and the Personal Laws (Amendment) Act, 2019, along with the relevant State Amendments. Short comments run alongside the secti
How much does The Hindu Adoption & Maintenance Act 1956 (Soft Copy) cost?+
The Hindu Adoption & Maintenance Act 1956 (Soft Copy) is available for ₹80 (MRP ₹100) on Conferenza, with fast delivery.
Which exam is The Hindu Adoption & Maintenance Act 1956 (Soft Copy) for?+
Practice — Civil and Criminal Laws.
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The Hindu Adoption & Maintenance Act 1956 (Soft Copy) is a Civil and Criminal Laws book for Practice, suitable for self-study and revision. Pair it with practice and past papers for complete exam preparation.
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