Hindu Family Law in India encompasses a set of laws that govern various aspects of family relations, including marriage, divorce, succession, and maintenance, among others. These laws primarily apply to individuals practicing the Hindu religion. Here’s a brief summary of key aspects of Hindu Family Law:

Marriage: Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, governs Hindu marriages and provides for the conditions of a valid marriage, the rights and obligations of spouses, and the grounds for divorce.
Grounds for Marriage: A Hindu marriage can be solemnized based on mutual consent, without any coercion or fraud. Both parties should be of a legal age, mentally sound, and not within prohibited degrees of relationship.
Saptpadi and Rituals: The marriage ceremony involves rituals such as saptpadi (taking seven steps together), which is considered essential for the marriage to be complete.
Void and Voidable Marriages: The Act specifies conditions that make a marriage void or voidable, such as when it involves a prohibited relationship, impotency, or mental instability.
Restitution of Conjugal Rights: The Hindu Marriage Act provides for the restitution of conjugal rights, allowing a spouse to petition the court if the other party withdraws from cohabitation without reasonable cause.
Judicial Separation: In cases where marital issues exist but divorce is not desired, the Act allows for judicial separation, providing spouses with separate living arrangements while maintaining the marital tie.
Divorce: The Act outlines grounds for divorce, including cruelty, adultery, desertion, conversion to another religion, and incurable mental illness.
Maintenance: Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956, provides for the maintenance of wives, children, and dependent parents.
Succession and Inheritance: Hindu Succession Act, 1956, governs the inheritance and succession of property among Hindus. It has undergone amendments to grant equal rights to daughters in ancestral property.
Guardianship: The Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956, outlines the principles for determining the natural guardian of a Hindu minor.
Adoption: The Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956, regulates the process of adoption among Hindus.
Family Courts: Family courts, established under the Family Courts Act, 1984, have jurisdiction over matters related to marriage, divorce, maintenance, and other family disputes. Hindu Family Law aims to address the diverse legal issues arising within Hindu families, providing a legal framework that aligns with Hindu customs and practices. Amendments have been made to certain laws to promote gender equality and ensure fair treatment in matters of marriage, succession, and maintenance.