Mulla Hindu Law is the most acclaimed and authoritative text on the subject. It has been widely cited in numerous judgments of the Supreme Court and High Courts. The book is divided into two Parts. Part 1 of the commentary deals with customary Hindu Law. Part 2 contains section-wise commentary on four major enactments: The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, The Hindu Succession Act, 1956, The Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956, and The Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956.