Children from void, voidable marriages can claim rights in parents' property: SC

Sep 01, 2023

A Bench of Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra held that a child under Section 16(1) and...

Uttarakhand UCC ensures clarity in will drafting

Jan 24, 2025

The Uttarakhand government has implemented the Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code Act, 2024, establishing a streamlined framework for the creation and cancellation of wills and...

Daughters have coparcenary rights even if their parents died before enforcement of Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act: SC

Aug 11, 2020

New Delhi [India], Aug 11 : The Supreme Court on Tuesday held that daughters have coparcenary rights on the property of their parents even...

SC directs Centre to consider amending provisions of Hindu Succession Act to make it applicable for STs

Dec 09, 2022

The Supreme Court on Friday said when the daughter belonging to a non-tribal is entitled to an equal share in the property of her...

SC seeks Centre's response on plea by non-believer Muslim woman for Succession Act over Sharia law

Jan 28, 2025

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Centre to file its response on a plea seeking a declaration that the persons who do not...

'Succession' wins Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series

Jan 16, 2024

'Succession' bagged another Emmy award for Outstanding Drama Series.