Semester: V. (2022 – 2027) Course: Famil Law – I Faculty: Dr.

Prabhavati Baskey

Gujarat National Law University

Gandhinagar, Gujarat (India)

Course Outline

of

Family Law – I

For

BA/BCom/BSc/BBA/BSW, LLB

Semester: IV (2022 – 2027)

Session: January – April 2024

Faculty:
Dr. Prabhavati Baskey
Assistant Professor of Law
Gujarat National Law University
Email: pbaskey@gnlu.ac.in
Mob: 8128684322

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Sr. No. Contents Page No.

1.0 Objectives of the course 3

2.0 Proposed teaching schedule 4

3.0 Detailed course-outline 5

4.0 Prescribed/Recommended readings 12

5.0 Teaching methodology 14

6.0 Evaluation pattern 15

Tentative dates for test/submission of project/GD,

7.0 16
etc

8.0 Important instructions to students 16

9.0 Contact hours 16

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1.0 Objectives of the Course

The given course outline is tentative. The faculty member may modify it while preparing the
reference material and engaging the classes.
The teaching methodology of the subject will not necessarily be bound by the parameters
shown here.
Both faculty members and students may mould it according to needs as and when they arise
for a better and more progressive understanding of the subject in a flexible way.
Active and positive class participation is mandatory. Maintaining the dignity and decorum of
the class is equally mandatory. Once the class is begun, the students are not allowed to enter
the classroom.
The students are required to come to the class with the necessary homework, which will be
beneficial for positive participation in lectures.

Personal relationship is the most vital and bedrock of our societies. Family nurture children, help
to build strength, resilience and moral values in young people, and provide the love and
encouragement that helps them to lead fulfilling lives. In any society, the family is an important
unit and plays a crucial role in instilling values and teaching responsibilities. Children who grow
up in healthy families can create better relationships outside their families. Good relationships
also help in solving misunderstandings in the family, thus creating a stable unity. The Universal
Declaration of Human Rights proclaims that the family is ‘the natural and fundamental group
unit of society’. In recent decades, the approach pertaining to family relationship has undergone
and undergoing a radical change. In view of drastic changes in the approach of personal
relationship, the family and its various dimensions have become the concern of different
disciplines of study and research.
Family law is usually seen as the law governing the relationships between children and parents,
and between adults in close emotional relationships. These disciplines give attention to the
institution of family as the strength of a society to the largest extent centers upon the strength of
the family it has. Therefore, every society needs to give recognition and protection to this unit of
society by law. This course covers and shall enable the students to understand the core areas of
family law in India such as marriage, divorce, maintenance, adoption, custody, guardianship, etc.
This course includes an analytical approach and focus on the factors underlying development
and changing perspective of family law in India.

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2.0 Proposed Teaching Schedule

No. of Sessions
Module No. Modules
(Classes)
III.3.1*1.1 Introduction to Hindu and Muslim Law on Marriage 8
and Divorce

III.3.1†1.2 Concept of Marriage and Conditions of a valid Marriage 8

III.3.1‡1.3 Matrimonial Reliefs in Various Personal Laws 8

III.3.1§1.4 Dissolution of Marriage under Hindu, Muslim, 8

Christian, Paris Laws
III.3.1**1.5 Marriage and Matrimonial Relief under Muslim law 6
III.3.1††1.6 Alimony and Maintenance 6
III.3.1‡‡1.7 Laws on Adoption and Guardianship 6
III.3.1§§1.8 New Challenges in Personal Laws in India 4

Total = ___54____

*
‘III’ stands for semester, ‘3’ stands for the order in which the course/paper appears in that semester and ‘1’ stands for
the module number.
†
‘III’ stands for semester, ‘3’ stands for the order in which the course/paper appears in that semester and ‘1’ stands for
the module number.
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‘III’ stands for semester, ‘3’ stands for the order in which the course/paper appears in that semester and ‘1’ stands for
the module number.
§
‘III’ stands for semester, ‘3’ stands for the order in which the course/paper appears in that semester and ‘1’ stands for
the module number.
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‘III’ stands for semester, ‘3’ stands for the order in which the course/paper appears in that semester and ‘1’ stands for
the module number.
††
‘III’ stands for semester, ‘3’ stands for the order in which the course/paper appears in that semester and ‘1’ stands for
the module number.
‡‡
‘III’ stands for semester, ‘3’ stands for the order in which the course/paper appears in that semester and ‘1’ stands for
the module number.
§§
‘III’ stands for semester, ‘3’ stands for the order in which the course/paper appears in that semester and ‘1’ stands for
the module number.
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3.0 Detailed Course Outline

Family Law – I

Module- III.3.1*** 1.1 Introduction to Hindu and Muslim Law on Marriage and Divorce
Sessions: 8

▪ Introduction to Hindu and Muslim Law:

▪ The Development of Laws for Marriage and Divorce in India
▪ Personal laws under the Constitution of India
▪ Nature of Hindu law, Application of Hindu law
▪ Sources of Hindu law - Ancient to Modern
▪ Schools of Hindu law
▪ Development and nature of Muslim law, Application of Muslim law
▪ Sources of Muslim law
▪ Legislations
o 3.5.6. The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 Act No. 25 of 1955
o Laws for Muslims
o Indian Christian Marriage Act of 1872
o The Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act of 1936 162 3.5.10. Special Marriage Act`
1954
o Portuguese Civil Code` 1867
o The Family Courts Act 1984
o The Foreigner Marriage Act 1969 1
o The Goa Civil Code 1867

Cases
➢ Mansi Khatri v. Gaurav Khatri, 2023 SCC OnLine SC 667, decided on
19.05.2023...
➢ Vishwa Lochan Madan v UOI, (2014 SC)
➢ Marggarate Pulparampil v Dr. Chacko Pulparampil, AIR 1970 Ker
➢ Anath Nath De v Sm. Lajjabati Devi, AIR 1959 Cal 778
➢ Boodapati Ankammav Boodapati Bamaneppa, (1937) 1 MLJ 192
➢ Venkatacharyulu v Rangacharyulu, (1890) 1 M.L.J. 85
➢ Khushalchand Lalchand v Bai Mani, (1886) I.L.R. 11 Bom. 247
➢ Brindabun Chandra Kurmokar v Chandra Kurmokar, (1885) I.L.R. 12 Cal. 140
➢ Amardeep Singh v. Harveen Kaur, (2017) 8 SCC 746
➢ Amit Kumar v. Suman Beniwal, 2021 SCC OnLine SC 1270.
➢ Sailesh v. Varun Sreenivasan 2023 SCC OnLine SC 544]
➢ Charan Singh v. State of Uttarakhand, 2023 SCC OnLine SC 454].

***
‘III’ stands for semester, ‘3’ stands for the order in which the course/paper appears in that semester, and ‘1’ stands
for the module number.
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Module -III.3.2. Concept of Marriage and Conditions of a valid Marriage Sessions: 8

▪ Application of the Law

▪ Concept of marriage
▪ Religion as the basis of Marriage
▪ Conditions of valid marriage
▪ Witnesses to the marriage
▪ Age and capacity
▪ Time and Place of Marriage
▪ Dower and dowry
▪ Consortium / Cohabitation
▪ Registration of Divorce
▪ Illegitimate Children

Cases
➢ Ilavarasan v. State, 2023 SCC OnLine SC 1120]...
Chand Patel v Bismillah Begum, 1 (2008) DMC 588 (SC) 183
➢ Masroor Ahmed v Delhi (NCT), 2008 (103) DRJ 137 (Del.) 200
➢ Seema v Ashwani Kumar, (2006) 2 SCC 578
➢ Asha Qureshi v Afaq Qureshi, AIR 2002 MP 263 33
➢ Shamim Ara v State of U.P., 2002 Cr LJ 4726 (SC) 195
➢ Danial Latifi v Union of India, (2001) 7 SCC 740 234
➢ Dr. Surajmani Stella Kujur v Durga Charan Hansdah, AIR 2001 SC 938 1
➢ S. Nagalingam v Sivagami, (2001) 7 SCC 487 4
➢ Lily Thomas v Union of India, AIR 2000 SC 1650 12
➢ Noor Saba Khatoon v Mohd. Quasim, AIR 1997 SC 3280
➢ Arvinder Singh Bagga v State of U.P, 1994 SCC (6) 565
➢ P. v K., AIR 1982 Bom. 400 37
➢ Pinninti Venkataramana v State, AIR 1977 AP 43 23
➢ Raghunath Gopal Daftardar v Vijaya Raghunath Daftardar, AIR 1972 Bom 132
➢ Yousuf Rawther v Sowramma, AIR 1971 Ker. 261 217
➢ Babui Panmato Kuer v Ram Agya Singh, AIR 1968 Pat. 190 47
➢ Bhaurao Shankar Lokhande v State of Maharashtra, AIR 1965 SC 1564 8
➢ Itwari v Asghari, AIR 1960 All. 684 227
➢ Ghulam Sakina v Falak Sher Allah Baksh, AIR 1950 Lah. 45 213
➢ Mt. Ghulam Kubra Bibi v Mohd. Shafi Mohd. Din, AIR 1940 Pesh. 2 181

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➢ Saiyid Rashid Ahmad v Mt. Anisa Khatun, AIR 1932 PC 25 191

Module- V. 1.3. Matrimonial Reliefs in various Personal Laws Sessions:8

▪ Restitution of conjugal rights in various personal laws

o Constitutional validity of conjugal rights
o Right to judicial separation and Restitution of conjugal rights
o The relief of divorce and Restitution of conjugal rights
▪ Dower and its kinds

Cases
➢ Rajiv Tayal v. Union of India & Ors. 124 (2005) DLT 50
➢ Venkat Perumal v State of AP II(1998)DMC 52
➢ Neeraja Saraph v Jayant Saraph (1994) 6 SCC 46
➢ Kailashwati v AyudhiaParkash, 1977 C.L.J. 109 (P.& H.) 55
➢ Swaraj Garg v K.M. Garg, AIR 1978 Del. 296
➢ Saroj Rani v Sudarshan Kumar, AIR 1984 SC 1562
➢ T. Sareetha v Venkata Subbaiah, A.I.R. 1983 AP 356
➢ Smt. Harvinderkaur v Harmander Singh Choudhry, A.I.R.1984 Delhi 66,
➢ Dharmendra Kumar v Usha Kumar, 1977 AIR 2218,
➢ Geeta Lakshmi v G.V.R.K. Sarveswara Rao, AIR 1983 AP 111

Module- III.1.4. Dissolution of Marriage under Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Paris Laws
Sessions:8
▪ Theories of Divorce
▪ Nullity of Marriage: Grounds of Divorce.
▪ Bigamy as Ground of Divorce
▪ Judicial Separation
▪ Polygamy
▪ Alternate relief
▪ Restitution of Conjugal Rights
▪ Divorce by mutual consent
▪ Remarriage/ Divorced Persons When May Marry Again.

Cases
➢ Deepti Bhandari v Nitin Bhandari, (2012) 1 SCC 725
➢ Mohan Saili & Sonali Singh v Nil, 2010 (175) DLT 259.
➢ Manish Goel v Rohini Goel, (2010) 4 SCC 393
➢ Anil Kumar Jain v Maya Jain, (2009) 10 SCC 415
➢ Samar Ghosh v Jaya Ghosh, 2007 (3) SCJ 253 101
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➢ Sondur Rajini v Sondur Gopal (2005 (4) MhLj 68

➢ Vikas Aggarwal v Anubha, AIR 2002 SC 179
➢ Anubha v Vikas Aggarwal (100 (2002) DLT 68
➢ Hirachand Srinivas Managaonkar v Sunanda, AIR 2001 SC 1285 149
➢ Kiran v Sharad Dutt, (2000) 10 SCC 243
➢ Hirachand Srinivas M v Sunanda, AIR 2001 SC 1285
➢ Dhanwanti Joshi v Madhav Unde (1998) 1 SCC 11
➢ Veena Kalia v Jatinder Nath Kalia, AIR 1996 Del 54.
➢ Rajeev v Baburao, (AIR 1996 Mad 262)
➢ T. Srinivasan v T. Varalakshmi, 1 (1991) DMC 20 (Mad.) 142
➢ Virupaxi v Smt. Sarojini And Another, AIR 1991 Kant 128
➢ Sureshta Devi v Om Prakash, 1 (1991) DMC 313 (SC)
➢ Satya vs Teja Singh, 1975 AIR 105
➢ N.G. Dastane v S. Dastane, AIR 1975 SC 1534 81
➢ Dharmendra Kumar v Usha Kumar, AIR 1977 SC 2213 139
➢ Tribat Singh v Bimla, (AIR 1959 J&K 72)
➢ Bipin Chandra Jaisinghbai Shah v Prabhavati, AIR 1957 SC 176 122

Module – V. 1.5 Marriage and Matrimonial Relief under Muslim law Sessions: 6
Law

▪ Marriage and Matrimonial Reliefs under Muslim law :

o Muslim marriage : pre-Qura’nic background, definition of nikah, nature and
classification of marriages
o Essentials and formalities of a valid marriage, legal effects of a valid marriage, mut’a
marriage, stipulation in marriage contract; guardianship in marriage with reference to
Shias and Sunnis
o Mehr / dower, nature and kinds of dower, rights of wife in case of unpaid dower
o Nullity of marriage; restitution of conjugal rights; option of puberty (khair ul- bulugh)
o Talaq, kinds of talaq, divorce under the Dissolution of Muslim Marriage Act, 1939
o Remarriage; iddat : its rationale, utility and periods; prohibition to marry in certain cases

Module – V. 1.6 Alimony and Maintenance Sessions: 6

▪ Maintenance pendent lite and permanent maintenance;

o Maintenance of wives, children and parents under the Hindu law, Muslim law,
Christian law and Parsi law;
o Maintenance in matrimonial proceedings under these laws

▪ Alimony and maintenance under the Special Marriage Act, 1954,

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o The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005,
o The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973,
o The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007

Cases
➢ Mangala Bhivaji Lad v Dhondiba Rambhau Aher, AIR 2010 Bom 122
➢ Minakshi Gaur v Chitranjan Gaur and Anr, AIR 2009 SC1377
➢ Rameshchandra Daga v Rameshwari Daga, (2005) 2 SCC 33
➢ Savitaben Sonabhai Bhatia v State of Gujarat & Ors., (2005) 3 SCC 636
➢ Lt Col Rarce Saharwat v Ujjawal Sahawat, (2002)1 HLR 336
➢ Padmja Sharma v Ratan Lal Sharma, AIR 2000 SC 1398
➢ Smt Pramila Bhatia v Vijay Kumar, AIR 2000 Raj 362
➢ Jasbir Kaul Sehgal v District Judge Dehradun, AIR 1997 SC 3397
➢ Pradeep v Sbailja Kapoor, AIR 1989 Del 10
➢ Rajesh Bhai v Shanta Bai, AIR 1982 BOM 231
➢ Preeti v Ravindra Kumar, AIR 1979 all 29
➢ Naurang Singh Chuni Singh v Smt. Sapla Devi, AIR 1968 All 412
➢ Prasanna Kr v. Sureshwari, AIR 1969 orissa 12
➢ Amar Kanta Sen v. Sovana Sen, AIR 1960 Cal. 438 159

Module- V.1.7 Laws on Adoption and Guardianship Sessions:6

▪ Adoption:
o Essentials of valid adoption with reference to the person adopted, the person
adopting and other conditions; Procedure;
o When adoption is complete;
o Effect of adoption;
o Right of adoptive parents to dispose of their property
▪ Inter-country adoption, CARA guidelines;
o Recognition of foreign adoptions; Adoption by foreign parents
▪ Guardianship under the Hindu and Muslim law, and under the Guardian and Wards
Act, 1890:
o Kinds of Guardians;
o Procedure for appointment of a guardian;
o Guardian’s powers over the person and property of children;
o Rights, obligations, duties; liabilities, disqualifications and disabilities of
guardians
▪ Powers of Court 5.
o Custody of Minor and Minor’s property;
o Powers of courts in matrimonial proceedings to pass orders about custody and
well-being of children

Cases

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➢ The Temple of Healing v. Union of India, 2023 SCC OnLine SC 1590].
➢ Aparna Ajinkya Firodia v. Ajinkya Firodia, 2023 SCC OnLine SC 161, decided on
20.02.2023].
➢ Shabnam Hashmi v Union Of India & Ors., (2014) 4 Scc 1
➢ Kumar Sursen v State of Bihar, AIR 2008 Pat 24
➢ Brijendra v State of M.P., AIR 2008 SC 1058
➢ Child Welfare Committee v Govt. of N.C.T. of Delhi and Ors., 152 (2008) DL T
586 Shrimati Asoka Mukherjee v Gandhi Das and Anr., (2002) 3 CAL LT 307
(HC)
➢ St. Theresa's Tender Loving Care Home, Hyd. v All Concerned and Ors., 2002 (2)
ALD 316
➢ Githa Hariharan v Reserve Bank of India, (1999) 2 SCC 228
➢ Ajay Bijli and Anr. v State and Anr., 1999 VIAD (Delhi) 574
➢ Dhanwanti Joshi v Madhav Unde (1998) 1 SCC 11
➢ R. Ashok and Anr. v R. Bhagavathi Ammal (Deceased) and Ors., (1993) 1
➢ Bholooram and Others v Ramlal and Others, 1989 JLJ 387
➢ Kuldeep Sidhu v. Chanan Singh, AIR 1989 P&H 103
➢ Babu Nanjappa v Arunkumar, AIR 1988 Kant 139
➢ Surinder Kaur Sandhu v. Harbax Singh Sandhu, AIR 1984 SC 122
➢ Lakshmi Kant Pandey v Union Of India, 1984 AIR 469, 1984 SCR (2) 795
➢ Dashrath Ramchandra v Pandu Chila, 1977 (79) BOM LR 426
➢ Duni Chand etc. v Paras Ram etc., AIR 1970 Delhi 202

Module – III. V. 1.8. New Challenges in Personal Laws in India Sessions: 4

▪ Latest Supreme Court Judgments on Personal Laws.

▪ Uniform Civil Code
▪ Legality of Live in Relationships
▪ Legality of Same Sex Marriage

Cases
➢ Arnesh Kumar v. State of Bihar, AIR 2014 SC 2756
➢ Independent Thought v. Union of India, Writ Petition (Civil) No. 382 Of 2013 (Air 2006
Sc 2522)
➢ Joseph Shine v. Union of India, Writ Petition (Criminal) No. 194 Of 2017 29.
➢ Juveria Abdul Majid Patni v. Atifiqbal Mansoori and Another, Criminal Appeal No.
2069 of 2014 Decided on September 18,2014
➢ Mohd. Ahmed Khan v. Shah Bano Begum, (AIR 1985 SC 945 [LNIND 1985 SC
145], 954 : (1985) 2 SCC 556 [LNIND 1985 SC 145].)
➢ Narayan Ganesh Dastane v. Sucheta Narayan Dastane, A.I.R. 2014 S.C. 2957 46.
Naveen Kohli v. Neelu Kohli, AIR 2006 SC 1675
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➢ Sarla Mudgal v. Union of India, AIR 1995 SC 1531

➢ Shabnam Hashmi v. Union of India & Ors. Writ Petition, (Civil) NO. 470 OF 2005
➢ Shameen Begum v. Union of India, (Writ Petition (Civil) Nos. 222, 202, 235 and
227/2018).
➢ Sunita Tiwari v. Union of India, WP(C)No.286/17
➢ Shamim Ara v. State of U.P. & Anr, ( 2002) 7 SCC 518
➢ Shayara Bano and Ors. v. Union of India (UOI) and Ors, AIR 2017 9 SCC 1 (SC))
➢ Vishwa Lochan Madan v.Union of India & Ors, A.I.R. 2014 S.C. 2957, 2959.
➢ William Rebello v. Jose Agnelo Vaz and another, AIR 1996 Bom 204, II (1996) DMC
339
➢ X" v. "Y, AIR 2021 KERALA 124
➢ XX v. X, (Mat. Appeal No. 179 OF 2015) XXX v. XXX, (Mat. Appeal No. 179
OF 2015

4.0 Prescribed/Recommended Readings

Prescribed Readings

1. Kusum, Family Law Lectures: Family Law I, LexisNexis, New Delhi.

2. Satyajeet A Desai, Mulla’s, Hindu Law, LexisNexis, New Delhi.
3. Justice Ranganath Mishra, Mayne’s Hindu Law and Usage, Bharat Law House,
New Delhi. 4. H. K. Saharay, Family Law in India, Eastern Law House, New
Delhi.
4. Flavia Agnis, Family Law Vol I and II, Oxford University Press, New Delhi.
5. Tahir Mahmood, Principles of Hindu Law, Universal Law Publishing, New Delhi.
6. Mulla, Principles of Mohammedan Law, LexisNexis, Nagpur.
7. Asaf A A Fyzee, Outline of Muhammadon Law, Oxford University Press, New
Delhi.
8. Amer Ali, Mohammedan Law, Vol. I and II, Eastern Book Company.
9. Bharatiya V P, Sayyad Khalid Rashid’s Muslim Law, Eastern Book Company,
Lucknow.
10. 11. Derrett, Introduction to Modern Hindu Law, Universal.Srinivasan M.N.
Commentary on The Hindu Adoptions & Maintenance Act, 1955, (3rd Revised
New Edn, Delhi Law House, 2017).
11. Srinivasan M.N. “Commentary on The Hindu Minority & Guardianship Act,
1956”, (2nd Edn., Delhi Law House, 2017).
12. Mulla DF, Hindu Law, revised by Satyajeet A. Desai, (22nd edition, Lexis Nexis,
2016).
13. Saxena Poonam, Family Law Lectures (3rd Edition, LexisNexis Student Series,
Reprint 2015) 6. Menski Werner, Modern Indian Family Law, (Routledge
Publication, 2013)
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14. Hidayatullah M & Hidayatullah Arshad, Mulla’s Principles of Mahomedan Law
(19th edition, LexisNexis , Butterworths, Reprint 2011)
15. Myneni S R, Muslim Law & other personal laws (1st Edition, Asia law house,
Hyderabad, Rep, 2010)

Recommended Readings

1. Kusum, Family law lectures: family lawI ( Lexis Nexis,New Delhi , 2003)
2. Bharihokes Neera, “Modern Hindu Law” 1st Edn., Delhi Law House, 2017
3. Myneni S R, Sripathi Dwarakanath, Ahmedullah Khan, Family laws in
India\Hindu law, Muslim law, Christian law and Parsi law (Ist Edition, Asia
Law House, Hyderabad, 2010)
4. Krishnamurthi Aiyar S, Law of Marriage Maintenance Separation and Divorce
(4th edn. Universal law publishing co. pvt. ltd, 2012) .
5. Saharay HK, Family law in India (Eastern law house, Kolkata, 2011)
6. Agnes Flavia, Family laws and constitutional claims (Vol. I, Oxford University
press, New Delhi , 2011)
7. Diwan Paras , Law of Marriage and Divorce (6th Edition, Universal Law
Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd, 2011) (ISBN : 978-93-5035-089-8).
8. Gandhi BM, Hindu Law (3rd edition, Eastern book company, reprinted 2011)
9. Saxena Poonam, Family Law Lectures: Family Law II (3rd edition, Lexis
Nexis, Butterworth’s, Wadhwa, Nagpur,2011) (ISBN: 9788180386763)
10. Desai Kumud, Indian Law Of Marriage And Divorce (8th edition, Lexis Nexis
, Butterworth’s, Wadhwa, Nagpur, 2011)(ISBN: 9788180386824)
11. Padma K P C, Rao T, Principles of family law-I (Alt publications, Hyderabad ,
2010) 20. Myneni SR, Hindu Law (Asia law house, Hyderabad, 2009) No.
0004870).
12. Misra Ranganath (Justice), Hindu Law & Usage(16th edition (Reprint 2009))
22. Pant P C, Law of Marriage, Divorce (4thed. Orient
Publishing Company, 2007) 23. Diwan Paras, Modern Hindu
Law (18th edition Allahabad law agency. 2007)
13. Narayana P S, (Justice)Law Relating to Christians in India. (1st edition, Gogia
law agency. 2007) 25. Menski Werner, Modern Indian Family Law (Routledge
publication, 2001)
14. Mulla, Principles of Mahomedan Law (LexisNexis Butterworths, Wadhwa,
Nagpur) 27. Ahmad Aquil, Mohammedan Law(revised by Prof. I.A. Khan,
Central law agency).
15. Halsbury`s laws of India (Vol. 26 family law-I, LexisNexis New Delhi, 2007).
16. Kusum, Cases and materials on family law (Universal Publishing House,
2003).

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Articles

1. A short history of Muslim personal law in India, online article available

at: https://scroll.in/article/849068/a-short-history-of-muslim-personal-
law-in-india

2. Bhatia Gautam, “Triple talaq and the Constitution” The Hindu, 11 May
2017 .

3. Personal laws and the Constitution, Editorial, the Hindu, 19 october

2016 .

4. Agnes Flavia, “Gender justice, in fact” 17 November 2016, The Indian

Express. 5. Law & Social Inquiry, Vol. 33, No. 3 (Summer, 2008), pp.
631-672, Published by: Blackwell Publishing on behalf of the American
Bar Foundation, Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/20108777

5. Parashar Archana “Gender Inequality and Religious Personal Laws in

India” The Brown Journal of World Affairs, 2008.

6. Menski Werner “The Uniform Civil Code Debate in Indian Law: New
Developments and Changing Agenda” 9 German L.J. 211 2008

7. Devi Indira S, Concept of Mahr, 2007 AIR (J) 12

8. Jaya VS, “Irretrievable Breakdown of Marriage of marriage as additional

Ground of Divorce” ILI,Vol.48 No. 3, Jul-Sep. 2006, 439-444 pgs.

9. Singh Rakesh Kumar, Age of the parties to Mary : Some unsolved issues,
(August) AIR 2006, Pg 120.

10. Singh Rakesh Kumar, Alimony under Hindu Marriage Act : An

Overview, (March) AIR 2006, Pg 41

11. Tyagi Anju, Cruelty – A Ground of Divorce, (October) AIR 2006 Page
153

12. Karin S.A., Family Court Amicus Curiae, (October) AIR 2006 Page 159

13. Mishra Sheetal “Gender Justice – The Constitutional Perspectives and

the Judicial Approach” (April) AIR 2006 Page 53

14. Vanshaia Shukla “Revamping of Adoption Laws : A Critique of the

Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956”(July) AIR 2006 Page 108

15. KatjuM J, The importance of Mitakshara in the 21st Century, AIR 2005
Journal 215 17. Bhattacharjee A M, Hindu Law and the Constitution,
2nd ed., Eastern Law House, 2005 18. Akthar Salim & Ali Mohd Wasim,
Repudiation of Marital Tie at the Instance of Muslim Wife: Misgiving
and Clarification, 2003 JILI 471-483.

16. Ahmad Furquan “Understanding the Islamic law of Divorce” ILI, Vol-
45, No-3 &4, Jul-Dec 2003, pp 484-508
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17. Derret, Hindu law, 1984 IBR 322-342 .

Law Commission of India Reports

1. 59th Report (Laws of civil marriages in India- A proposal to resolve
certain conflicts).
2. 71streport, The Hindu Marriage Act 1955, Irretrievable breakdown
of marriage as a ground of marriage.
3. 98th Report on sections 24-26 of the Hindu Marriage Act,1955
4. 205th Report (proposal to amend the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act,
2006 and other allied laws)
5. 217th Report (Irretrievable Breakdown of Marriage –Another
Ground for Divorce) 6. 219th Report (Need for family law legislations
for non-resident Indians)
7. 228th Report (Need for legislation to regulate assisted reproductive
technology clinics as well as rights and obligations of parties to a
surrogacy)

Legal texts:

1. The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955

2. The Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956
3. The Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act,1956
4. The Indian Succession Act, 1925 (only some relevant provisions)
5. The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986
6. The Special Marriage Act, 1954
7. The Child Marriage Restraint Act, 1929
8. The Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act, 1936
9. The Indian Divorce Act, 1869
10. The Foreign Marriage Act, 1969
11. The Dissolution of Muslim Marriage Act,1939
12. The Guardian & Wards Act, 1890
13. The Muslim Personal Law (Shariat)Act Application Act, 1937

5.0 Teaching Methodology

Lecture delivery—more of the Socratic Method—the dialectical method to stimulate

critical thinking.
▪ Case-discussion method.

Besides the foregoing broad teaching methodologies, the following techniques will also
be resorted to:
• Class-participation.
• Project-assignment, if needed.
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• Presentations by the students.
• Group discussion.
• Inviting visiting faculty/experts, if required.
• Use of teaching aids, such as, power point presentation.

6.0 Evaluation Pattern

Evaluation: Marks

Continuous Evaluation…………………………………………….…………20 Marks

Mid-Semester Test ………………………………………………………… 30 Marks

End-Semester Examination…………………………………….........................50 Marks

Total 100 Marks

Continuous Evaluation:

7.0 Tentative Dates for Continuous Evaluation Test/ Submission of Project/

GD, etc

Mid-Term Test and End-Term Exam: As per the schedule declared by the
Examination Division.
Project/Test/Case Presentations: Dates will be announced in the classroom.

8.0 Important Instructions to Students

This course-outline is tentative. The faculty concerned may modify it while engaging
the classes.

• The teaching methodology of the subject will not necessarily be bound by the
parameters mentioned hereinabove.
• The faculty concerned may not necessarily follow the sequence of the modules, as
stated in this course outline. The sequence will be determined in accordance with the
need of the subject and its delivery.
• Active and positive class participation is mandatory. Maintaining the dignity and
decorum of the class is equally obligatory. Once the class is begun (after the attendance
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is taken), the students are not allowed to enter the classroom.
• The students are required to come to the class with necessary homework and reading,
which will be helpful for positive participation in learning–teaching process.
• Prohibit procrastination of internal assessment and other duties assigned
• The students must keep themselves updated with the contents made available on the
• Google Classroom platform as well as on emails.

9.0 Contact Hours

Days: Friday: 3.30 PM - 5 PM
Timings: 11 AM -5 PM

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