Hindu Law Author By JUSTICE R.K. Agarwal 2026 edition Central Law Agency

For over six decades, Justice R.K. Agarwal’s “Hindu Law” has been an indispensable resource for law students and aspirants preparing for competitive examinations across India. First published in 1958, the book is now running in its thoroughly updated 27th edition, a clear testament to its enduring relevance and popularity.
Conceived with the student’s needs in mind, this text is written in simple, clear, and non-technical language to ensure a lucid understanding of basic legal principles, preventing the need for rote memorization.
The book is logically divided, with a crucial section dedicated to Enacted Laws. This part provides a focused study of the revolutionary statutes that transformed Hindu Law: The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, The Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956, The Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956, and The Hindu Succession Act, 1956.
A key feature is the comparative analysis of the law before and after these enactments, supplemented by illustrations and diagrammatic explanations.
Revised by Dr. H.H. Singh, the latest 27th edition incorporates all major changes and updates, including leading and recent judgments from the Hon’ble Supreme Court and various High Courts. Significantly, it reflects the impact of the Personal Laws (Amendment) Act, 2019, which removed leprosy as a ground for judicial separation/divorce and for separate maintenance.
Trusted by students and admired by the teaching fraternity, this comprehensive guide remains essential for anyone studying or applying Hindu Law.