- By Sarthi Institute of Law
- May 17, 2026
- Concepts
Dower (Mahr) under Muslim Law: Meaning, Types, Rights of Wife, and Important Case Laws
Estimated Reading Time: 11 minutes This article is brought to you by Sarthi Institute of Law to help law students and judiciary aspirants understand the concept of dower (Mahr) under Muslim law, including its legal nature, classification, rights of Muslim wives, and important judicial developments. Introduction The concept of Dower (Mahr) under Muslim law occupies […]
- By Sarthi Institute of Law
- April 12, 2026
- Expert Opinion
ROLE OF ELECTION COMMISSION IN INDIAN DEMOCRACY
“A man without a vote is a man without protection.”— Lyndon B. Johnson Elections serve as the fundamental mechanism through which a modern state fosters a sense of participation and engagement among its citizens in public affairs. They are the cornerstone of a representative form of government, enabling people to exercise their democratic rights. However, […]
- By Sarthi Institute of Law
- April 4, 2026
- Concepts
Mitakshara vs Dayabhaga: Difference between Schools of Hindu Law, Coparcenary, and Key Supreme Court Judgments
Estimated Reading Time: 10 minutes This article is brought to you by Sarthi Institute of Law to help law students and judiciary aspirants understand the difference between Mitakshara and Dayabhaga schools of Hindu law, including coparcenary rules and judicial developments. Introduction The topic of Mitakshara vs Dayabhaga is one of the most important and frequently […]
- By Sarthi Institute of Law
- April 2, 2026
- Concepts
Coparcenary under Hindu Law: Meaning, Rights of Coparceners, and Landmark Supreme Court Judgments
Estimated Reading Time: 9 minutes This article is brought to you by Sarthi Institute of Law to help law students and judiciary aspirants understand the concept, rights, and legal framework of coparcenary under Hindu law. Introduction The concept of coparcenary under Hindu law is one of the most frequently searched and examined topics among law […]
- By Sarthi Institute of Law
- March 31, 2026
- Concepts
Daughter as a Coparcener under Hindu Law: Rights after 2005 Amendment and Landmark Supreme Court Judgments
Estimated Reading Time: 10 minutes This article is brought to you by Sarthi Institute of Law to help law students and judiciary aspirants understand the concept of a daughter as a coparcener under Hindu law, including her rights, legal position, and important Supreme Court judgments. Introduction The concept of a daughter as a coparcener under […]
- By Sarthi Institute of Law
- March 19, 2026
- Concepts
Powers and Position of a Karta under Hindu Law: Authority, Duties, and Judicial Developments
Introduction The concept of the Karta occupies a central position in the traditional structure of the Hindu Joint Family under Mitakshara law. The Karta is the head and manager of the joint family and exercises extensive powers relating to the administration of family property and affairs. Historically, the Karta has been regarded as the senior-most […]








