Question

what is Hindu law ?
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Answer 1

Answer:

1- Hindu law, in modern scholarship, also refers to the legal theory, jurisprudence and philosophical reflections on the nature of law discovered in ancient and medieval era Indian texts.

Explanation:

2- Mitakshara and Dayabhaga are the two important schools of Hindu Law which have given us the required information about the present legislated laws.

3-Shrutis are considered to be the major source of Hindu law. Another term for Shruti is Veda. according to Hindu law, there are four Vedas namely, Rigveda, Samveda, Yajurveda, Atharveda. The brahmins used to pronounce what is written in these Vedas to the people.

Answer 2

Hindu law is the branch of personal law that is applicable to the followers of the Hindu religion.

Explanation:

• Hindu law can be defined as a branch of personal laws which is applicable to the followers of the Hindu religion.
• The Hindu law governing various aspects of the life of Hindus.
• The Hindu law has guideline for Hindu marriages, succession, divorce, and ceremonial rights.
• It is not applicable to all the people.
• Just like the Hindu law, there are the Muslim law, the Christianity law, etc.