Family Law 2 (Family Property, Partition, Succession, Gifts and Wills of Hindu, Muslim and Christian Systems)

Family Law II by S.R. Myneni offers a detailed and systematic study of the laws governing family property, partition, succession, gifts, and wills under Hindu, Muslim, and Christian legal systems. The book presents a comparative understanding of personal laws and their evolution through customs, statutes, and judicial interpretations. It emphasizes the principles of inheritance, coparcenary, and testamentary succession, while also explaining the interplay between traditional doctrines and modern legislative reforms. This text serves as a foundational guide for understanding the legal framework of family property relations in India.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive analysis of Hindu, Muslim, and Christian laws on property, partition, inheritance, gifts, and wills.
• Clear explanation of Hindu joint family system, coparcenary, and succession under the Hindu Succession Act.
• Detailed discussion on Muslim inheritance law, including Sunni and Shia principles.
• Coverage of Christian succession and testamentary laws under the Indian Succession Act.
• Comparative study highlighting differences and similarities among personal laws.
• Incorporates landmark judicial decisions and recent statutory developments.
• Structured for easy learning with summaries, charts, and illustrations for conceptual clarity.
• Ideal for LL.B. and LL.M. syllabi, and useful for judicial and competitive examinations.

The book is designed for law students (LL.B. and LL.M.), judicial and civil service aspirants, academicians, and legal practitioners who seek an in-depth understanding of succession, inheritance, and family property laws across different religious systems in India.