Family Law
Hindu Succession Act S. 14(1) – The legislative intent of enacting Section 14(1) of the Act was to remedy the limitation of a Hindu woman who could not claim absolute interest in the properties inherited by her but only had a life interest in the estate so inherited
Hindu Succession Act, 1956, (3 of 1956) Section 14(1) – The legislative intent of enacting Section 14(1) of the Act...
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Hindu Succession Act, S. 15 (1), 15(2) – The scheme of sub-Section (1) of Section 15 goes to show that property of Hindu females dying intestate is to devolve on her own heirs, the list whereof is enumerated in Clauses (a) to (e) of Section 15 (1) – Sub-Section (2) of Section 15 carves out exceptions only with regard to property acquired through inheritance and further, the exception is confined to the property inherited by a Hindu female either from her father or mother, or from her husband, or from her father-in-law
Hindu Succession Act, 1956, (3 of 1956) Section 15 (1), 15(2) - The scheme of sub-Section (1) of Section 15...
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Hindu Succession Act, S. 15 (1), 15(2) – If a female Hindu dies intestate without leaving any issue, then the property inherited by her from her father or mother would go to the heirs of her father whereas the property inherited from her husband or father-in-law would go to the heirs of the husband
Hindu Succession Act, 1956, (3 of 1956) Section 15 (1), 15(2) - If a female Hindu dies intestate without leaving...
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Hindu Succession Act, S. 15(2) – The exceptions carved out by sub-Section (2) shall operate only in the event of the Hindu female dies without leaving any direct heirs, i.e., her son or daughter or children of the pre-deceased son or daughter
Hindu Succession Act, 1956, (3 of 1956) Section 15(2) - The basic aim of the legislature in enacting Section 15(2)...
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Hindu Succession Act, S. 15(1)(d) , 16 – Devolution of property of a female dying intestate
Hindu Succession Act, 1956, (3 of 1956) Section 15(1)(d) , 16 - Provides that failing all heirs of the female...
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Mitakshara Law – Two modes of devolution of property, namely, survivorship and succession
Mitakshara Law - Recognises two modes of devolution of property, namely, survivorship and succession - The rules of survivorship apply...
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Mitakshara Law [Hindu Law by Mulla (22nd Edition)] , §34
Mitakshara Law , §34 - Devolution of property - In determining the mode in...
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Mitakshara Law – Legal principles culled out.
Mitakshara Law - Legal principles culled out - Katama Natchiar v. Srimut Rajah Mootoo Vijaya Raganadha Bodha Gooroo Sawmy Periya...
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Mitakshara Law – Right of the sole daughter to inherit the self-acquired property of her father, in the absence of any other legal heir having inheritable rights before the commencement of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956
Mitakshara Law - Right of the sole daughter to inherit the self-acquired property of her father, in the absence of...
Read moreFamily settlement – Validity of – Doctrine of validity of the family arrangement to the farthest possible extent
Evidence Act, 1872 — Section 32(3) - Family agreement - Validity of - Doctrine of validity of the family arrangement...
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Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act S. 8(3) – A disposition made and which may also entail the transfer of the share of a minor is not void in the eyes of law.
Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956, Section 8(3) a disposition made and which may also entail the transfer of the...
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Senior Citizens Act – Section 23(1), (2) – Distinction
Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 (50 of 2007) Section 23(1), (2) – Distinction – Sub-section...
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Senior Citizens Act – Transfer Deed stated grandson would maintain her – Cancelled – Plea that he has spent lacs of rupees on construction – Not material – Liable to face the consequences
Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 (50 of 2007) Section 23(1) – She had executed a...
Read moreGuardian and Wards Act, 1890, S. 7, 8, 10, 11 – Custody of child – Failure of the parties to arrive at a settlement – Consent order.
Guardian and Wards Act, 1890, S. 7, 8, 10, 11 – Custody of child – Failure of the parties to...
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HMA S. 24, 28A – Interim maintenance – Non payment of – Striking off of defence under inherent powers u/s 151 CPC
Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, Section 24, 28A – Interim maintenance - Non payment of – Striking off of defence -...
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