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Oral Family Settlements & the Registration Requirement In Property Disputes

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Family property disputes are among the most common and emotionally charged issues in India. These conflicts typically arise when joint family properties are passed down or during partitions, often leading to disagreements over ownership, possession, and distribution. The lack of clear terms regarding property division exacerbates these disputes, particularly when family members have differing recollections […]

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The Law Relating To SFIO (Serious Fraud Investigation Office)

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Statutory Provisions Provision About the SFIO Key take-aways Section 211 Companies Act 2013 Constitutes the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) as a multidisciplinary agency under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. SFIO is a statutory body; no separate Act exists. CA2013 Sec. 212 Central Govt. may assign an investigation to SFIO; confers search-and-seizure, summons and arrest

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Detenu has a right under Article 22(5) of the Constitution of India to be afforded opportunity to make representation

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Introduction Article 22(5) stands as a sentinel guarding individual liberty against unwarranted detention. It is a provision that underscores the principles of fairness, transparency, and accountability in matters of preventive detention. Let us dissect its essence and implications. Understanding Article 22(5) The Context: Preventive Detention Preventive detention refers to the act of detaining an individual without

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Law of Probate of Wills In India

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Probate is the legal process of proving a will in Court and confirming its validity. The purpose of probate is to ensure that the deceased person’s assets are distributed according to his wishes, as stated in his Will. Probate laws and requirements may vary from state to state or from country to country. In India,

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Third-Party Impleadment: Order 1 Rule 10 of C.P.C. Explained

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Third-Party Impleadment : Introduction It often happens that when there is a legal dispute, it is affecting a third party either directly or indirectly. When a suit is filed in the court, sometimes the party, despite not being part of that case, get impleaded in the suit and sometimes, despite being affected by the dispute,

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Whether Deputy Director Of Income Tax Is Competent To Launch Prosecution Under Section 276 (C) And 277 Of The Income Tax Act?

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In the case titled as Karti P.Chidambaram & Anr. Vs. The Deputy Director of Income Tax (Investigation), Criminal Revision Petition Nos. 510 and 511 of 2020, the High Court of Karnataka decided the revision petitions filed by the Petitioners, Smt. Srinidhi Karti Chidambaram and Karti P. Chidambaram, against the order passed by the Ld. Special

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Law Relating To “Antiquities” In India – Be Aware Of Your Obligations!

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Have you inherited, collected or are in possession of any books, statues, coins, manuscripts, sculptures etc.? Because if you have, then there are some compliance obligations upon you under law before you can ‘lawfully’ own the same and/or deal with them. Antiquities (identified as ‘antiques’ in common parlance) in India are governed by The Antiquities

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