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Grandson claims share in late grandfather’s 75-bigha land and challenges sale by father; Rajasthan HC rejects his claim for this reason- Daughter can claim late father’s share in HUF property even after widowed mother's remarriage, rules Madras HC
- Supreme Court to hear all pleas against Transgender Persons Amendment Act on August 17
- Son denies share of ancestral property to 6 half sisters; Andhra Pradesh HC give relief to the sisters and orders property partitionSix half-sisters have won their rightful share in ancestral properties. The Andhra Pradesh High Court rejected their half-brother's claims ...14 Jul, 2026, 07.27 AM IST
- Desai-led 9-member panel to examine Bengal draft UCC billWest Bengal has formed a nine-member committee to examine its draft Uniform Civil Code. This panel, led by Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, w...13 Jul, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
- West Bengal govt sets up committee to examine draft Uniform Civil Code BillWest Bengal has formed a high-level committee to examine its draft Uniform Civil Code. This committee, led by Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai...11 Jul, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
- Hindu Succession Act: When a woman’s property may go to her husband's legal heirs before her own parentsIndian law governing a woman's property after her death without a will prioritizes her husband's heirs over her own parents. This outdated ...02 Jul, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
- Person accused of murder or abetting it cannot inherit victim's property: SCThe Supreme Court has delivered a landmark ruling. Individuals accused of murder or abetting murder cannot inherit property from the victim...09 May, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
- Person accused of murder or abetting it cannot inherit victim's property: SCThe Supreme Court has delivered a significant ruling. Individuals accused of murdering or abetting the murder of another person are barred ...09 May, 2026, 03.41 PM IST
- Witnesses to a Will turn hostile? How Hindu succession is decided thenA will fails if its witnesses become hostile. This means the deceased's property will be distributed according to Hindu succession laws, no...12 Feb, 2026, 10.51 AM IST
- SC urges women without sons, daughters, husbands to make will to avoid litigationThe Supreme Court has advised women without sons, daughters, or husbands to create wills. This aims to prevent future legal battles between...19 Nov, 2025, 04.31 PM IST
- This Mother’s Day, gift your mother awareness about her succession and inheritance rightsMany women are unaware of their inheritance rights, often losing rightful dues. On Mother's Day, it's crucial to inform mothers about their...12 May, 2025, 06.30 AM IST
- Ensure your mother's inheritance rights: A guide to succession lawsMany mothers are unaware of their inheritance rights, potentially losing their rightful share of property. Succession laws vary based on re...11 May, 2025, 05.01 AM IST
- Uttarakhand's UCC changes inheritance laws: Who is covered and how will it impact individuals living in other parts of India?Uttarakhand UCC Law: Uttarakhand became the first state in the country to pass the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). The UCC will make the uniform ...22 Feb, 2024, 11.57 AM IST
- Uttarakhand House may pass Uniform Civil Code Bill on WednesdayThe Uniform Civil Code Bill, which aims to govern and regulate laws relating to marriage, divorce, succession, and live-in relationships, w...07 Feb, 2024, 12.06 PM IST
- Daughters to inherit fathers' self acquired, other properties, get preference over others: SCJustice Murari, writing the 51-page judgment for the bench, also dealt with the question of whether such property will devolve on to the da...21 Jan, 2022, 11.24 AM IST
- Are you a Hindu woman with money of your own? Here's why you should leave a WillThe best part about making a Will is that only the woman gets to choose who will enjoy the benefit of her assets after her demise. Even mor...10 Oct, 2021, 01.37 PM IST
- What happens to the property of a person who dies without a Will?A Will is a legal document that permits a person, the testator, to make decisions on how his estate will be managed and disposed after his ...04 Jun, 2019, 11.43 AM IST
- Jaya's nephew,niece move HC to administer intestate propertiesAs the lawful children of Jayalalithaa's brother, who are entitled to inherit the intestate properties, the duo has approached the court se...19 Jan, 2018, 09.44 PM IST
- Succession Act 'unfair' to Christian women, amend it: Law CommissionThe recommendations come against the backdrop of a number of representations from various Christian organisations inviting govt's attention.12 Dec, 2014, 05.44 PM IST
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