<P> The Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act was enacted in India in 1956 as part of the Hindu Code Bills . The other legislations enacted during this time include the Hindu Marriage Act ( 1955 ) , the Hindu Succession Act ( 1956 ) , and the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act ( 1956 ) . All of these acts were put forth under the leadership of Jawaharlal Nehru , and were meant to codify and standardise the current Hindu legal tradition . The Adoptions and Maintenance Act of 1956 dealt specifically with the legal process of adopting children by a Hindu adult , and with the legal obligations of a Hindu to provide `` maintenance '' to various family members including their wife or wives , parents , and in - laws . </P>
who are entitled to maintenance under the hindu adoption and maintenance act 1956
various family members including their wife or wives , parents , and in - laws