ELH's Marriage & Divorce - 7th Edition 2026
ELH’s Marriage & Divorce – 7th Edition 2026 is a comprehensive guide on the laws governing marriage, divorce, and related family matters in India. Updated to reflect the latest statutory amendments, judicial precedents, and procedural guidelines, this book covers marriage registration, matrimonial disputes, grounds and procedure for divorce, maintenance, alimony, child custody, and property division. It is an essential reference for legal practitioners, family law advocates, judicial officers, and law students.
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ELH’s Marriage & Divorce – 7th Edition 2026 is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the laws governing marriage, divorce, and related family matters in India. Fully updated with the latest statutory amendments, judicial precedents, and procedural guidelines, this edition serves as an essential reference for legal practitioners, family law advocates, judicial officers, academicians, and law students.
The book provides a complete analysis of marriage laws in India, covering marriage registration, validity, matrimonial obligations, and legal rights of spouses under various personal laws including Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Parsi, and Special Marriage Act provisions. It also offers a thorough examination of grounds for divorce, including cruelty, adultery, desertion, irretrievable breakdown, and mutual consent, along with procedural requirements for filing and defending divorce petitions.
A distinctive feature of this edition is its practical approach to family law disputes. It explains procedures for maintenance, alimony, and property claims, as well as child custody, visitation rights, and guardianship, providing guidance for both litigants and practitioners. Each topic is illustrated with landmark Supreme Court and High Court judgments, demonstrating how courts interpret and apply family law principles in real cases.
Key highlights of the book include:
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Detailed discussion of marriage registration procedures and legal formalities under various personal laws
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Comprehensive coverage of grounds, procedures, and judicial interpretations of divorce
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Guidance on maintenance, alimony, and property division
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Practical insights into child custody, adoption, and guardianship disputes
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Analysis of judicial trends and landmark case law shaping modern family law practice
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Step-by-step guidance for drafting pleadings, petitions, and affidavits in matrimonial matters
Written in a clear, structured, and practitioner-friendly style, ELH’s Marriage & Divorce – 7th Edition 2026 is ideal for lawyers handling matrimonial disputes, judicial officers overseeing family law cases, students preparing for judicial or law exams, and anyone seeking a deep understanding of marriage and divorce law in India. With its thorough coverage, up-to-date legal position, and practical approach, this book serves as a definitive reference for family law practice in India.
