Question

In India, laws related to matters of marriage, divorce, inheritance, etc. come under………………………….
A. Social laws
B. Legal laws
C. Family laws
D. Moral laws

Answer 1

Hint:It is a legal practice area that focuses on the issues of solving family relationships.
A law is a rule or obligation of a country that states what people may or may not do. There are four types of law which are statutory law, common law, administrative law, constitutional law.

Complete answer:
Option A) Social laws – is an incorrect answer because in India, laws related to the matters of marriage, divorce, inheritance, etc. does not come under social laws. Social law is both private and public law. Social law relates to the matters of society or a nation. Thus, it is incorrect here.
Option B) Legal laws – is an incorrect answer because in India, laws related to matters of marriage, divorce, inheritance, etc. does not come under legal laws. Legal law is related to legal service. This law states what is legal or illegal. Thus, it is an incorrect answer.
Option C) Family laws – is a correct answer because in India, laws related to matters of marriage, divorce, inheritance, etc. come under family law. Family law is a legal practice area that focuses on the issues of solving family relationships. Example: marriage, divorce, adoption of child, legitimacy, mental and physical abuse of the spouse or children.
Option D) Moral laws – is an incorrect answer because in India, laws related to matters of marriage, divorce, inheritance, etc. does not come under moral law. Moral law is a system of guidelines for behaviour. It defines the moral values that should apply to everyone. Thus, it is incorrect here.

Hence, the option C is the correct answer.

Note:- The purpose or aim of family law is to solve the issues or problems related to family relationships.
- The family court act, 1984 passed to provide for the establishment of family courts.
- Family law is a specialized area of civil legal action.