Commercial’s Family Laws (2027 Edition) is a comprehensive legal reference featuring the bare text of 21 important family law statutes in India, supplemented with short comments for better understanding and practical application. Published by Commercial Law Publishers (India) Pvt. Ltd., this edition brings together the principal legislations governing marriage, divorce, adoption, maintenance, succession, guardianship, and personal laws across different religious communities. It serves as a valuable resource for law students, advocates, judicial service aspirants, academicians, and legal professionals seeking an accessible and consolidated reference on Indian family laws.

The book covers the following legislations:

Hindu Laws:
• The Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956
• The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
• The Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956
• The Hindu Succession Act, 1956
• The Special Marriage Act, 1954
• The Hindu Widows’ Remarriage Act, 1856
• The Hindu Disposition of Property Act, 1916

Muslim Laws:
• The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019
• The Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939
• The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986
• The Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act, 1937
• The Kazis Act, 1980
• The Cutchi Memons Act, 1938
• The Mussalman Wakf Act, 1923
• The Mussalman Wakf Validating Act, 1913
• The Mussalman Wakf Validating Act, 1930
• The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Rules, 1986

Other Laws:
• The Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872
• The Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act, 1936
• The Anand Marriage Act, 1909
• The Arya Marriage Validation Act, 1937

The edition also incorporates relevant State Amendments, making it a useful reference for understanding legislative variations across different jurisdictions. The inclusion of short comments alongside the bare statutory provisions helps readers navigate the subject matter and understand the scope and application of the various enactments.

This book is particularly suitable for:
• Law students studying personal laws and family law as part of their academic curriculum
• Judicial service aspirants requiring a consolidated collection of important family law statutes
• Advocates and legal practitioners handling matters relating to marriage, divorce, maintenance, adoption, succession, and guardianship
• Academicians and researchers seeking statutory material for teaching and legal research
• Legal professionals requiring a convenient reference to Hindu, Muslim, Christian, and Parsi personal laws

Whether used for academic study, competitive examination preparation, courtroom practice, or legal research, this 2027 edition provides a consolidated and practical collection of 21 important family law enactments, along with short comments and State Amendments, making it a valuable reference for understanding and applying family laws in India.