Can DigiLocker replace your bank locker? What you need to know about storing important documentsIndians face a choice between traditional bank lockers and the government's DigiLocker for important documents. While DigiLocker offers con...
17 Jun, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Son emerges after father’s death, secures house keys, step uncle challenges it and prevails; HC says only civil court can decide property rightsA property dispute between a deceased man's son and his stepbrother has reached the Calcutta High Court. The court has ruled that only a ci...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
From reducing stock, MF holdings to evaluating your assets: Use this 8-point checklist to simplify finances after retirementYou may not need a long list of investments. Close bank and investment accounts that you no longer need. Reduce your stock and mutual fund ...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
Daughter becomes co-owner of family property via oral arrangement; she files tenant eviction case and wins in Supreme CourtA daughter, a co-owner of family property through an oral arrangement, has won a tenant eviction case in the Supreme Court. The court ruled...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.47 AM IST
Cantor V founder and Indian-origin California businessman Mahender Makhijani accused in $100 million fraud; sex party and blackmail claims surfaceIndian-origin businessman and founder of Cantor V Group, Mahender Makhijani, is facing a $100 million fraud investigation in California. Pr...
11 Jun, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
Central Bank of India ordered to pay Rs 2.5 lakh compensation to customer for losing original property papersA consumer commission held the Central Bank of India liable for losing a land title deed deposited as collateral for an agricultural loan. ...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
For 13 years a builder failed to redevelop a 70-year-old housing society so a new builder was appointed, the old builder objected, but HC favored residentsThe Bombay High Court has backed housing society members in a redevelopment dispute. A builder delayed a project for 13 years, prompting th...
09 Jun, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
The safe keepers: Inside India's booming locker economyIndia’s locker economy is booming amid rising gold prices and household wealth. While banks remain the preferred repository, private vault ...
07 Jun, 2026, 08.41 AM IST
Owner, broker dispute leads to Rs 70,000 loss for tenants: Renters forced to vacate the property near DLF Gurgaon even after paying rentThree tenants in Gurgaon faced eviction from their rented flat. They claim to have lost ₹70,000 after paying rent and a security deposit to...
04 Jun, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
Inherited property via Will? Do you need mutation in your name - here’s what law saysInheriting property via Will? While mutation records update who pays taxes, they don't transfer ownership. Courts permit mutation for heirs...
27 May, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
SC agrees to hear plea on Rs 500 cr UAE money decree in July as mediation failsThe Supreme Court will hear a plea concerning a Rs 500 crore money decree from a UAE court. Mediation efforts led by former Chief Justice U...
25 May, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
Man added his name to ancestral land records using common surname trick; Karnataka HC restores land to original ownersThe Karnataka High Court restored ancestral land to three brothers after an outsider, Basappa, falsely mutated his name using a common surn...
25 May, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
Karnataka High Court sets aside KIADB order in Rs 1,125 crore Lam Research land matterThe High Court passed the order after the company filed an affidavit clarifying its agreements with Lam Research India Pvt Ltd. The HC said...
24 May, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
Claiming your inheritance by executing a Will: What legal heirs must know about nominees, probate and asset transfersExecuting a Will in India is often more complex than believed, involving numerous institutions and documentation hurdles. Nominees do not a...
23 May, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
SC sends back SpiceJet plea to Delhi HC over₹144 cr depositThe Supreme Court has directed the Delhi High Court to review SpiceJet's request. SpiceJet sought to submit property deeds instead of depos...
20 May, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
Bhojshala case: MP HC refers to 10 principles laid down by SC in Ayodhya verdictThe Madhya Pradesh High Court has referenced the Supreme Court's ten principles from the Ayodhya verdict. This is in relation to the Bhojsh...
16 May, 2026, 06.27 PM IST
UP RERA new advisory: 6 key checks homebuyers should do before purchasing propertyThe Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UPRERA) has issued a crucial advisory for homebuyers, detailing six essential checks be...
14 May, 2026, 06.08 PM IST