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THE HINDU MARRIAGE ACT, 1955 The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (HMA) received the assent of the President on 18 May, 1955 and became law on that day. Overriding effect of the Act The Act has an overriding effect and it abrogates all the rules of marriage previously applicable. Section 4 provides that any text, rule or interpretation, custom or usage of Hindu Law in force immediately before the commencement of this Act shall cease to have effect with respect to any matter for which provision is made in this Act. Any other law in force immediately before the commencement of this Act shall cease to have effect in so far as it is inconsistent with any of the provisions contained in this Act. Extra-territorial application of the Act The Act will apply to Hindu domiciled in India even if they reside outside India Section 1(2) provides for the extra-territorial application of the Act. It lays down that the Act extends to the whole of India. It also applies to Hindus domiciled in the territories to...

Contract The term 'Contract' is defined under Section 2(h) of the Act. It provides that 'an agreement enforceable by law is a contract'. Therefore, from this definition we find that essential element of contract is (1) there should be an agreement and (2) it must have element of enforceability. Therefore, those agreements which are enforceable are called contracts. Enforceability means that it is recognized in the eyes of law and the courts of law will enforce the agreement. Agreement As far as 'agreement' is concerned, it is defined in Section 2(e) . It provides that 'every promise and every set of promises, forming consideration for each other, is an agreement'. Section 2(b) provides that a proposal when accepted becomes promise. Thus, it can be said that a proposal when accepted becomes promise. Every promise is an agreement and when such agreement is enforceable by law it is called contract.  For example, 'A' proposes to 'B' '...

Board of Revenue The Board of Revenue is the highest revenue authority in Uttar Pradesh and plays a pivotal role in the administration and adjudication of revenue matters under the U.P. Revenue Code, 2006. It acts as a supervisory, appellate, and quasi-judicial body. Below is a detailed explanation of its Constitution, Powers, and Functions. Constitution of the Board of Revenue The Board of Revenue is established under Section 4(15) of the U.P. Revenue Code, 2006, and its organization and functioning are governed by various provisions of the Code. Key Features of Its Constitution: 1. Composition: The Board consists of one or more members appointed by the State Government. Members may be assigned specific responsibilities, such as appellate or supervisory functions. 2. Headquarters: The headquarters of the Board of Revenue is located in Allahabad (Prayagraj), Uttar Pradesh. 3. Appointment: Members are senior officials of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) with extensive experience ...

Agriculture Agriculture refers to the process of cultivating land for growing crops, raising plants, and producing food or other agricultural products. It also includes certain allied activities. Section 4(6) The term "agriculture" includes: 1. Cultivation of Land: Activities such as plowing, sowing, and harvesting crops. 2. Horticulture: Growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, and other plants. 3. Livestock Farming: Includes dairying, breeding, and rearing animals for agriculture. 4. Sericulture: Rearing silkworms for silk production. 5. Pisciculture and Forestry: Farming fish and managing forests. Agriculture excludes non-agricultural activities like industrial or construction work unless authorized for conversion under the Code (Section 63). Abadi or Village Abadi Meaning : Abadi refers to the inhabited part of a village, including residential and non-agricultural areas within the village boundaries. Section 4(1) Definition : Abadi land is non-agricultural land used for villa...

Theoretical Basis: Occupation Theory The occupation theory forms the foundation of land rights. It states that property rights in land originate from the concept of occupation—things not already owned by anyone become the property of the first person to occupy or use them. Doctrine of Occupation theory : This Roman law concept explains how unclaimed property becomes someone's possession. Manu and Roman Law : Both align with this theory, emphasizing that occupation gives rise to property rights. Hadith (Prophet’s Saying): Reinforces the idea by stating, "Whoever cultivates unused land acquires property in it." Blackstone's View (Law of Nature and Reason): Ownership begins when one takes possession of land and improves it. The concept of permanent dominion emerged with population growth. U.P. Zamindari Abolition and Land Reforms Act, 1950 Before the enforcement of the U.P. Zamindari Abolition and Land Reforms Act, 1950, there were 14 types of land tenures in U.P., whic...

The Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code, 2006 is a comprehensive legislation that consolidates and rationalizes the various laws relating to land revenue, land tenure, and allied matters in Uttar Pradesh. It replaced multiple older laws to bring uniformity and clarity to revenue administration in the state. Below is a detailed explanation of the U.P. Revenue Code, 2006, along with its aims and objectives: The U.P. Revenue Code, 2006 (Act No. 8 of 2012) was enacted to streamline the state's land and revenue laws. It came into force on November 11, 2015. The Code consolidates several previous enactments, such as: The U.P. Zamindari Abolition and Land Reforms Act, 1950. The U.P. Land Revenue Act, 1901. The U.P. Consolidation of Holdings Act, 1953. The U.P. Tenancy Act, 1939. Aims and Objectives of the U.P. Revenue Code, 2006 The U.P. Revenue Code was introduced with specific aims and objectives, which include: 1. Consolidation of Laws Objective : To unify and consolidate fragmented laws govern...