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Personal Laws In India: A Comparative Study Of Hindu And Muslim Law




Anushka Agrawal, Law Department, Jagran Lakecity University


ABSTRACT


India is a secular country, and secularism is a fundamental principle enshrined in its Constitution. People of all religions live here and have the freedom to follow their own faith. In civil matters, they are governed by their personal laws. Although there is a need for a Uniform Civil Code, it has not yet been implemented.


Hindus and Muslims are the two major religious groups in India. Hindus follow Hindu law, while Muslims follow Muslim personal law. 1The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, governs Hindu marriage and divorce. For Muslims, there is no single law on marriage, but the Dissolution of Muslim Marriage Act, 1939, gives Muslim women and men the right to divorce.


Ensuring equal civil rights for all people, regardless of religion, is essential for maintaining India’s secular and just society.



Indian Journal of Law and Legal Research

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Abbreviation: IJLLR

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ISSN: 2582-8878

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