Whitesmann Digest On Hindu Law Edition 2026

About the Book

Digest on Hindu Law – 2026 by Anoopam Modak is a comprehensive reference work containing more than 3,400 case laws of the Supreme Court and various High Courts. The book presents important judicial decisions on Hindu Law in an organised, chapter-wise and alphabetical manner, making it useful for legal practitioners, judges, academicians and students.

The Digest covers important areas including Adoption, Adultery, Annulment, Coparcenary Rights, Conjugal Rights, Divorce, Inheritance, Maintenance, Hindu Succession, Stridhan, Minority & Guardianship, Nullity, Custody, Mental Disorder and many others.

It also incorporates judgments up to April 2024 and covers various central and state enactments relating to Hindu Law.

Key Features / Description

• Covers 3,400+ case laws from the Supreme Court and various High Courts.
• Comprehensive digest of important principles relating to Hindu Law.
• Chapters arranged alphabetically for easy reference.
• Covers major topics such as:
  • Adoption & Maintenance
  • Coparcenary & Property Rights
  • Divorce & Matrimonial Rights
  • Inheritance & Succession
  • Stridhan & Women's Property Rights
  • Custody & Guardianship
  • Conjugal Rights
  • Nullity of Marriage
  • Mental Disorder
  • Maintenance
  • Hindu Personal Law
• Covers important legislation including the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955; Hindu Succession Act, 1956; Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956; Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956, and other related enactments.
• Includes relevant state laws and rules concerning Hindu religious and charitable institutions, succession, marriage and property.
• Useful as a practical case-law reference and research tool for legal professionals and students.