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Swayam

Muslim Law

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Overview

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ABOUT THE COURSE:Muslim law is one of the most important subjects for budding law students in India. The course aims to provide in depth knowledge about the Islamic System and covers areas like- Sources, Marriage, Dower, Divorce, Will, Waqf, Gift, Inheritance etc., and at the same time the activist role played by the Indian judiciary in the field of Muslim law will also be discussed. At the end of the course the students would be familiar with the overall development of Muslim law. This course will also give a broad and practical understanding of various Acts related to Muslim law. This course also helps immensely to the students in acquiring the skills and knowledge necessary to become responsible and effective legal practitioner in the Indian legal system.INTENDED AUDIENCE: UG/PG/Ph.d/LitigationPREREQUISITES: Basic Knowledge of Indian Polity (Class 12th Level)INDUSTRY SUPPORT: Arbitration, Conciliation, Mediation, Family Court and Competitive Examinations (Family Law Matters) etc.

Syllabus

Week 1:
  • General Introduction;
  • Institution of Marriage
Week 2:Dower (Mahr) and kinds of dowerWeek 3:Classification of Divorce (Talaq) under Muslim lawWeek 4:Concept of Guardianship in Family LawWeek 5:Maintenance as an obligationWeek 6:Recent Legislative and Judicial developments over Maintenance LawsWeek 7:Definition and Essentials of GiftWeek 8:Kinds of GiftWeek 9:Concept and Meaning of Will (Wasiyat)Week 10:Institution of WaqfWeek 11:Inheritance: Classification of HeirsWeek 12:Distribution of heritage among the Legal Heirs

Taught by

Prof. Mohd. Wasim Ali

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