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In independent India, the sources of inspiration of all social legislations are inherent in the Constitution. The feelings of social welfare were inspired by the Constitution. It is only on the ideals of the constitution that India has adopted a social welfare programme. Schemes were enacted for the welfare of women, children, adolescents and old persons, for prevention of crimes and provided proper medical enactments. To provide security to the disabled persons, etc. the Constitution of India, through Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles, has proclaimed adequate legislations. In independent India, laws related to marriage and families have been passed. The Parliament enacted three Acts and they were Hindu Marriage Act, Special Marriage Act and Hindu Inheritance Act. Social legislations have been mainly passed relating to marriage, uplift of women, child welfare and rights and their reforms. Thus, social legislations have left great impact mainly on Indian institutions.