Shariat Law Archives

Family and personal law July roundup 2026

From Preferential Rights Under Hindu Succession Law to Notarised Divorces: Everything That Happened in Family and Personal Law in July 2026

The July Roundup of Family and Personal Law contains important rulings and judgements from the Courts all over, on succession rights, marriage, divorce, inheritance rights under Oraon customary law and more.

Case Briefs High Courts

Shariat Law Cannot Override Child Marriage Prohibition: Allahabad HC Dismisses FIR Quashment Bid by Family That Attacked Police While Stopping 16-Year-Old’s Marriage

The Court held that the Shariat Law providing for puberty as the competent age under the law, permissible for a girl to marry or be married, violates the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act and the POCSO Act.

Case Briefs High Courts

Bigamy not applicable to Muslim man under Mohammedan Law unless second marriage is void under Shariat: Allahabad High Court

Allahabad High Court highlighted that the Quran permits polygamy for just and fair reasons, but in modern times, this provision is often misused for selfish purposes.