Bhagat’s Laws on Marriage, Divorce and Maintenance in India

Bhagat’s Laws on Marriage, Divorce and Maintenance in India (Second Edition) by Y.P. Bhagat, Kumar Keshav, and Ranjeeta Singh is a comprehensive treatise on matrimonial and maintenance laws applicable to various religious communities in India. The book offers an in-depth examination of personal laws governing Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, Parsis, and Christians, providing clarity on marriage validity, divorce grounds, judicial separation, restitution of conjugal rights, and maintenance provisions.

A distinctive feature of this edition is the inclusion of tabulated references on matrimonial offences under the new criminal laws, enabling practitioners to understand the intersection between family law and recent criminal law reforms. The authors present statutory analysis supported by judicial precedents, helping readers navigate complex family disputes effectively.

The book also discusses alimony, interim maintenance, child custody considerations, and procedural aspects before family courts. By offering a comparative perspective across personal laws, it serves as a valuable resource for resolving interfaith and cross-community matrimonial issues.

Designed for advocates, judicial officers, law students, academicians, and family court practitioners, this publication bridges academic knowledge with practical litigation needs. Published by Vinod Publications (P) Ltd., it stands as a reliable and authoritative guide for mastering marriage, divorce, and maintenance law in India.