The objects of adoption are two-fold. The first object is religious, namely, to secure spiritual benefit to the adopter and his ancestors, by having a son to offer funeral cakes and libations of water. (more…)
Essentials of a Valid Adoption under the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act
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Conflict between Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act, 2005 and Law of Mitakshara Coparcenary
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Section 6 also lays down that any property to which a female Hindu becomes entitled by virtue of the above provisions shall be held by her with the incidents of coparcenary ownership and shall be regarded as property capable of being disposed of by her by testamentary disposition notwithstanding anything contained in the Hindu Succession […]
Procedure of Devolution of Property in Certain Cases under the Hindu Law
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Section 7 of the Acts makes certain provisions regarding devolution of interest in the property of a tarward, tavazhi, illom, kutumba or kavaru. (more…)