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Indian Succession Act | Probate Not Required For Hindu Wills Concerning Properties Outside S.57(a)(b) Territories: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has held that in testamentary succession of a Hindu, if a property does not fall in the territories specified by S. 57 (a) and (b) of the Indian Succession Act, 1925, there would be no requirement for obtaining a probate as under S. 213 of the Act.S. 57 of the Indian Succession Act extends the Act's provisions on wills to Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs and Jains, in a...
Gujarat High Court Sets Aside Death Penalty Imposed In Alleged Honour Killing Case Citing 'Slipshod' Probe
The Gujarat High Court set aside the death penalty of a man convicted and sentenced by the trial court for the alleged honour killing of his own brother and sister-in-law, noting that the prosecution could not prove the case satisfactorily and the investigation was done in a "slipshod" manner. As per the complaint, on the night of 04.08.2017 the complainant, his brother and his sister-in-law...
MP High Court Slams State Over 'Lethargic' Approach In Filing Appeals, Refuses To Condone 400-Days Delay
The Madhya Pradesh High Court dismissed an appeal filed by the State after refusing to condone a delay of over 400 days, observing that the State was not serious towards the lethargic and hostile attitude of their own officers. The court observed that, despite repeated orders from the court, the department heads had failed to take any action against the erring officers. The division bench...
Orissa High Court Orders Personal Appearance Of Berhampur SP For Linking Advocate Pitabash Panda's Murder To Pending Election Case
The Orissa High Court on Friday (November 07) ordered personal presence of Dr. Saravana Vivek M., Superintendent of Police (SP), Berhampur after he admitted to have made a press statement linking a pending election petition against the sitting Berhampur MLA to the murder of Member of Odisha State Bar Council (OSBC) Advocate Pitabash Panda.Last week, while hearing an election petition filed by...
Civic Body Cannot Label Occupant As Trespasser After Seeking Voluntary Vacation On Promise Of Re-Allotment: HP High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that a Municipal Corporation can't raise the issue of trespassing by a former occupant, after it had sought vacation of the premises on the promise of re-allotment.Justice Ajay Mohan Goel remarked that: “The respondent–Corporation which got the premises vacated from the petitioner on the promise of the petitioner being put back in possession…...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Gives NHAI 10 Days To Repair Parwanoo–Shimla Highway; Toll Collection To Remain Suspended Till Work Is Complete
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has granted the State and NHAI a window of 10 days to complete the work of Parwanoo- Shimla Highway, and stated that only if the work is completed, would toll collection be allowed from 12th November, 2025 onwards.The Court issued several directions to ensure timely completion and safe road conditions. It directed the State to assist NHAI in overcoming...
Calcutta High Court Directs Resumption Of MGNREGA Work In Bengal Following SC's Dismissal Of Centre's SLP
In a major development for rural workers in West Bengal, the Calcutta High Court today directed the immediate resumption of work under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) across the State.The matter was taken up by the Division Bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Sujoy Paul and Justice Partha Sarathi Sen. The Bench directed the Government of India and the...
Transit Bail 'Short Lived' Safeguard, Effect Ceases When Competent Court's Jurisdiction Invoked: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has observed that the grant of transit bail is a short lived safeguard whose effect ceases when the jurisdiction of the competent court is invoked.Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma said that the relief is not intended to confer a continuing protection or to adjudicate upon the merits of the allegations against the accused.“Once the person avails of that opportunity and...
Courts Can't Compel University To Conduct Fresh Round Of Counselling For Admissions Even If Unfilled Vacancies Exist: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has observed that it cannot pass a mandamus compelling a University to conduct a fresh round of counselling in its admission process. A division bench comprising Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela rejected a plea filed by a candidate who gave CUET-PG 2025 for admission in the Delhi University. He challenged an order of the single judge which held...
Authorities Liable For Any Harm If Protection Is Not Given To Couple Immediately Upon Request: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has observed that if protection is not granted immediately upon a citizen's request—particularly in cases involving marriage—the authorities concerned shall be held liable for any untoward incident resulting from their inaction.The Court was hearing a petition filed by a young couple seeking protection of life and liberty from the woman's family, who...