Deceased property claim case based on Will

Permanent & Mandatory Injuction. Deceased property claim case based on Will. Necessary Party shouldbe made a party of the suit. Order 1 Rule 10 read with Section 151 Code of Civil Procedure, 1908. The Court observed that Petitioner intentionally did not implead him as a party in the case and obtained an ex parte injunction against him. Petitioner, through the civil suit in question, isRead More…

Transfer of Property Through Will

Rules governing transfer of property through Will Making a Will helps ensure one’s property devolves as wished and the right heirs receive their fair shares. Under the Indian Succession Act 1925, a Will is a legal declaration of the intention of the testator, with respect to his property which he desires to be carried into effect after his death.After the death of a person, his property devolvRead More…

If You are Arrested?

What to do when you are arrested? When a person does anything which is against the law, he/she may get arrested. In general sense, “arrest” means fear or restraint or deprivation of one’s personal liberty. Chapter V, Section 41-60 of criminal procedure code, 1973 deals with Arrest of a person. The purpose of arresting an alleged offender is to ensure that he does not tamper the evidenRead More…

How to File FIR

The First Information Report (FIR) is a written document prepared by a police officer, containing information about the commission of a criminal offence, eg- murder, rape, robbery, kidnapping, etc. The FIR is the primary and most important step in seeking justice against any criminal offence. Often people are reluctant in filing an FIR or approaching the police for reasons like- family honour, oRead More…

Grounds for Divorce

Grounds for Divorce under Hindu Marriage Act 1955 and Special Marriage Act 1954 Before learning about the grounds for divorce under Hindu Marriage Act and Special Marriage Act, we need to know about what marriage really is? Marriage can be rightly defined as the legally or formally recognized union of a man and a woman (or, in some jurisdictions, two people of the same sex) as partners in a reRead More…

How to get Bail

What is bail? In general terms, bail means the temporary release of a suspect in any criminal offence who is awaiting court trial after paying the bail bond. It becomes applicable after arrest and becomes effective from the moment of the arrest. An offence is any act or omission made punishable by law for the time being in force. When a suspect is arrested, his statement is taken on record andRead More…

Seizure or Impounding of Passport

SUPREME COURT OF INDIA DIVISION BENCH CHENNUPATI KRANTHI KUMAR — AppellantVs.THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH AND OTHERS — Respondent ( Before : Abhay S. Oka and Rajesh Bindal, JJ. ) Criminal Appeal Nos.1601-1602 of 2023 Decided on : 25-07-2023 Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 (CrPC) – Sections 102 and 104 – Passports Act, 1967 – Section 10 – Impounding of passport – Power under SecRead More…

SC-Delay in Possession: Penalty on Builder

Short Notes The present statutory Appeals have been filed under Section 23 of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 to challenge the Final Judgment and Order dated 23.10.2018 passed by the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (hereinafter referred to as “the National Commission”). Failure of the Appellant/Builder to give possession of the flat to the Respondent – Flat PurchaserRead More…

PMMY: Mudra Loan

Introduction1. Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY) is a scheme set up by the Government of India (Gol) for providing Mudra Loans up to Rs. 10 lakhs to the non-corporate, non-farming small & micro enterprises. Mudra Loans are provided under three categories as mentioned below: Shishu Category Up to Rs. 50,000 Kishore Category Rs. 50,001 to Rs. 5 lakhs Tarun Category Rs. 5,00,0Read More…

Gitta Mittal becomes first woman CJ of J&K HC

Srinagar, Aug 11 (PTI) Justice Gita Mittal became the first-ever woman Chief Justice of Jammu and Kashmir High Court after she was administered the oath of office by Governor N N Vohra here today. The Governor administered the oath of office to Justice Mittal as the Chief Justice of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court at an impressive ceremony at the Raj Bhavan, an official spokesman said.Read More…

J & K – Constitution, the Controversy. Article 35A

Article 35A still has exceptional resonance in J&K … land alienation and cultural identities are intertwined’ Supreme Court next week is expected to resume hearings on a PIL challenging the validity of Constitution’s Article 35A. Amitabh Mattoo , who was adviser to Jammu & Kashmir’s former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti, speaks to Pradeep Thakur on the continuing relevance of Read More…