Manual on Marriage and Divorce Laws

Manual on Marriage & Divorce Laws

This edition of Manual on Marriage & Divorce Laws, updated with The Personal Laws (Amendment) Act, 2019 (Act 6 of 2019, dated 21-2-2019, effective 1-3-2019) and The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019 (Act 20 of 2019, dated 31-7-2019, effective 19-9-2018), provides a comprehensive statutory framework governing matrimonial rights, obligations, and remedies in India. It also covers the landmark legal reform relating to Triple Talaq Law, reflecting the most recent developments in personal and family law.

Published as a bare act with short comments, this volume presents the statutory provisions in their precise legislative form, supplemented by brief explanatory notes to aid understanding and practical application. It consolidates major enactments concerning marriage, divorce, and ancillary rights across different personal laws, ensuring accessibility and clarity for legal practitioners and students.

Updated for the year 2026, this edition is particularly useful for:
• Aspirants of the All India Bar Examination (AIBE), conducted by the Bar Council of India
• Law students and academicians specializing in family and personal laws
• Practicing advocates handling matrimonial disputes, divorce proceedings, and personal law cases
• Judges, family court practitioners, and mediators involved in matrimonial adjudication
• Researchers and policymakers examining reforms in marriage and divorce laws in India

By combining legislative authenticity with short explanatory notes, this edition ensures clarity, reliability, and practical relevance, making it indispensable for examination preparation, academic study, and professional practice in family law.