The Hindu Code: Being a Codified Statement of Hindu Law with a Commentary Thereon and Relevant Acts Annotated

About The Book: The Hindu Code: Being a Codified Statement of Hindu Law with a Commentary Thereon and Relevant Acts Annotated is a comprehensive legal text that explains the codification of Hindu personal law in India. It covers key aspects such as marriage, inheritance, adoption, and maintenance, referencing important statutes like the Hindu Marriage Act (1955), Hindu Succession Act (1956), and Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act (1956). The book offers a detailed commentary on these laws, providing clarity and standardization. It serves as an essential resource for legal professionals, scholars, and students to understand and apply Hindu law in contemporary society. About The Author: Sir Hari Singh Gour (1870–1949) was a prominent Indian lawyer, jurist, educationist, social reformer, poet, and novelist. He served as the first Vice-Chancellor of the University of Delhi and Nagpur University and founded the University of Sagar. Gour significantly contributed to Hindu law through works like The Law of Transfer in British India and Hindu Law Code. A progressive reformer, he championed women's rights, played a key role in enabling women to become lawyers, and advocated for the abolition of untouchability. Knighted in 1925, he was also a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature and a respected poet. The Title 'The Hindu Code: Being a Codified Statement of Hindu Law with a Commentary Thereon and Relevant Acts Annotated written/authored/edited by Sir Hari Singh Gour', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789369204021 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 1393 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Religion. Size of the book is 22.59 x 28.94 cms