This Article analyses the succession under Muslim Law. It focuses on the women’s right of inheritance in the pre-Islamic era and in the present. It talks about general principles of inheritance and doctrines that deal with it. Introduction Muslim Law of Succession embodies from four sources of Muslim law: The Holy Quran The Sunna- that… Continue reading Inheritance Under Islamic Law : Rules, Types of heirs, Doctrines & Landmark Judgements
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A. Yousuf Rawther v Sowramma : Case Facts, Issues, Judgement & Analysis
Case: A. Yousuf Rawther vs Sowramma Citation: AIR 1971 Ker 26 Name of the parties: Plaintiff- A. Yousuf Rawther, Defendant- Sowramma Decided on: 24th June 1970 Facts Sowramma, a Hanafi girl, aged 15 was married to Yusuf Rowthar who was twice her age in 1962. Sowramma had attained puberty before her marriage and soon after… Continue reading A. Yousuf Rawther v Sowramma : Case Facts, Issues, Judgement & Analysis
Talaq under Islamic Law : History, Current Legal Stand, Landmark Judgements
Summary The topic of divorce under Islamic law is the center of this essay. It discusses the different types of divorce available under Islamic law and how to terminate a marriage. The Supreme Court, a landmark decision in Shah Bano v. Union of India, is also examined. Introduction A pleasant family life necessitates a strong… Continue reading Talaq under Islamic Law : History, Current Legal Stand, Landmark Judgements
WASIYAT/WILL under Islamic Inheritance Law : Types, Registration, Revocation & Landmark cases
Introduction Muslim testamentary succession is entirely governed by the Muslim Personal Law which covers the powers to make the Will, the nature of the Will, the execution procedure, conditions of validity, etc. A will is essentially a legal declaration that signifies the intention of the testator (the maker of the will) concerning the distribution of… Continue reading WASIYAT/WILL under Islamic Inheritance Law : Types, Registration, Revocation & Landmark cases
Women’s Right under Muslim law : Marriage, Divorce, Maintenance and Inheritance
Summary Different personal laws govern different religions, the issue of women’s rights in Muslim personal law is very controversial as women have been fighting for gender equality rights relating to their property rights, maintenance, divorce, and marriage. In this article, we are going to discuss the exposition of the Rights of Muslim women. Introduction According… Continue reading Women’s Right under Muslim law : Marriage, Divorce, Maintenance and Inheritance
Law of Succession in Islamic Law : History, Difference between Shia & Sunni Succession
This article examines Succession under Muslim Law. It concentrates on the history of Muslim Succession and important sections of the Indian Succession Act that deal with it. It further discusses instances and the son’s responsibility to repay his father’s debt. Introduction In Indian Civilization, each religion is controlled by its own set of personal laws,… Continue reading Law of Succession in Islamic Law : History, Difference between Shia & Sunni Succession