Right of the Widow in Coparcenary Property
Essential characteristics of coparcenary, were analysed in Controller of Estate Duty, Madras v. Alladi Kuppuswamy, (1977) 3 SCC 385, thus: “8. . “Thus analysing the ratio of the aforesaid case…
The Concept and Basic Essentials of a Coparcenary Property
A joint Hindu family is a larger body than a Hindu coparcenary. A joint Hindu family consists of all persons lineally descended from a common ancestor and include their wives…
Order XLIII of Rule 1-A (2) of the CPC
A cross-appeal is the exercise of substantive right of appeal and only the procedure varies. Order XLIII of Rule 1-A (2) of the CPC. The same reads as under: “1A.…
Right of Coparcenary Property of Daughters under Hindu Succession Amendment Act, 2005
The article is an excerpt of below mentioned case. The new Section 6 of the act provides for parity of rights in the coparcenary property among male and female members…
Section 6 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956
The pre-amended Section 6 of the Principal Act (Hindu Succession Act, 1956) reads as under: “Section 6:- Devolution of interest in coparcenary property – when a male Hindu dies after…
Making of The Hindu Succession Amendment Act, 2005
In its 174th Report (May 2000), the Law Commission of India was of the view that the gender reforms were called for to ensure equality. The Commission noted the fact…
Statutes those gave right of inheritance to daughters under Hindu Law
The earliest legislation with regard to right of female inheritance was made in 1929 called the Hindu Law of Inheritance Act, 1929. This Act conferred inheritance right to three female…
The Life of a Contract: From Offer to Performance
📝 Abstract This article explores the life cycle of a contract 🤝— from offer to performance — simplifying each stage for law students and new learners. Backed by key provisions…
Law protects the occupant in possession in the course of redevelopment
Introduction A division bench of the Hon’ble Bombay High Court comprising of Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice Sandeep V. Marne was hearing two appeals travelled to the court concerning…
Mitakshara School of Law
The Hindu branch of dharma is influenced by the theological tenets of the Vedic Aryans. What is not modified or abrogated by the legislation or constitutional provisions still prevails, the…