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Navigate the complexities of Indian family law with this detailed exploration of its various aspects. From marriage and divorce to child custody and inheritance, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the legal principles governing family relationships in India, offering valuable guidance for legal practitioners and individuals alike.
On the works of Premacanda, 1881-1936, Hindi writer.
CONTENTS 1. Hindu Law (Marriage) 2. Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 3. Adoption-Hindu Law 4. Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 (Sections 4 to 16) 5. Maintenance Hindu Law 6. Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 (Section 18 to 30) 7. Minority and Guardianship - Hindu Law 8. Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956 9. Succession - Hindu Law (Mitakshra) 10. Succession - Customary Law 11. Joint Hundu Family 12. Partition 13. Gift 14. Alienations 15. Pious obligation 16. ``Will`` 17. Impartible Estate 18. Religious and Charitable Endowments 19. Hindu Succession Act, 1956
Remote Sensing Applications in Environmental Research is the basis for advanced Earth Observation (EO) datasets used in environmental monitoring and research. Now that there are a number of satellites in orbit, EO has become imperative in today’s sciences, weather and natural disaster prediction. This highly interdisciplinary reference work brings together diverse studies on remote sensing and GIS, from a theoretical background to its applications, represented through various case studies and the findings of new models. The book offers a comprehensive range of contributions by well-known scientists from around the world and opens a new window for students in presenting interdisciplinary and methodological resources on the latest research. It explores various key aspects and offers state-of-the-art research in a simplified form, describing remote sensing and GIS studies for those who are new to the field, as well as for established researchers.
This book examines the adequacy of laws in India as a response to sexual and gender-based violence against women. It addresses questions such as: is law doing enough in responding to violence against women in India? Where are the barriers and bottlenecks, particularly for women from marginalised communities? What can be done to ensure that justice is rendered? Based on women’s experience of violence, not solely on the basis of gender, but a combination of caste, class, and religious and gender identities, the book examines law as a response to gendered violence against women in India through the lens of intersectionality. It combines socio-legal and feminist analyses of relevant statutes o...
Water - a basic element of life, livelihood, food security and sustainable development - holds the key to global sustainability. The global water demand has been increased 3-fold in the past five decades and only 0.4% of the total world’s fresh water resources is available and accessible for use. The United Nations projected that half of all countries will face water scarcity by 2025 and more than one-third of the world’s population could be affected by water stress by 2050. The water problem is rapidly intensifying in the Asian region, and around 700 million people do not have access to safe drinking water. Similarly, according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) rep...
The Arctic: A Barometer of Global Climate Variability provides a comprehensive source of information on all aspects of the Arctic region. Through thorough research, first-hand accounts and case studies, the book details international arctic research initiatives and native environments, including flora and fauna. Sections explore the impact of climate change, the effect of the Arctic on climate change, the environmental issues facing the region and how it is adapting. It is also a must-read source of information for polar scientists, applicable PhD students, early researchers, environmental scholars, and anyone searching for information on any aspect of the Arctic region. Users will find a gr...
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