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Family And Children [1955] EACA 9

Krishan v Kumari

Krishan v Kumari (Civil Proceeding No. 344 of 1954) [1955] EACA 9 (1 January 1955)

Court
East African Court of Appeal
Case number
Civil Proceeding No. 344 of 1954
Judge
Cram J

The court held that a bare custody application by a Hindu father did not fall under Cap. 149, but the petition was still a competent procedure under the existing custody rules.

  • Custody Of Children
  • Hindu Personal Law
  • Procedure For Custody Applications
  • Inherent Jurisdiction
  • Originating Summons Vs Petition
  • Custody-of-children
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Family And Children [1952] EACA 187

Jani v Mrs Umibai and Others

Jani v Mrs Umibai and Others (Civil Appeal No. 58 of 1952) [1952] EACA 187 (1 January 1952)

Court
East African Court of Appeal
Case number
Civil Appeal No. 58 of 1952
Judge
Murphy J, Nihill P, Worley VP

The Court of Appeal ordered a retrial in a Zanzibar Hindu maintenance dispute, holding that abandonment was not properly pleaded or tried.

  • Hindu Personal Law
  • Maintenance Of Spouse
  • Maintenance Of Children
  • Custody Of Minors
  • Family-law
  • Hindu-law
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