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Section 10 Transfer Of Property Act Doesn't Hit Restrictive Conditions In Government Land Allotments : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court today (May 14) clarified that Section 10 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 (“TPA”), which invalidates absolute restraints on alienation, does not apply to government allotments, as such transactions are neither inter vivos nor commercial in nature but are in the public interest. Holding thus, the Court justified the Telangana government's right to impose conditions...
'Cruel Misuse' Of S.498A IPC: Supreme Court Acquits Husband In 26 Yrs Old Cruelty And Dowry Case Citing Lack Of Credible Evidence
The Supreme Court has cautioned against the 'cruel misuse' of Section 498A IPC (cruelty cases) against husband and in-laws by the wife and her relatives, without concrete evidence. “The term “cruelty” is subject to rather cruel misuse by the parties, and cannot be established simpliciter without specific instances, to say the least. The tendency of roping these sections,...
'After Marriage, Daughter Presumed To Be Supported By Husband' : Supreme Court Rejects Compensation Claim Over Mother's Death
Observing that a married daughter is presumed not to be dependent on the parents, the Supreme Court dismissed a plea of a married daughter who sought motor accident claim compensation in the capacity of a dependent of her deceased mother. “Once a daughter is married, logical presumption is that she now has rights on her matrimonial household and is also financially supported by her husband...
Right To Have Unobstructed & Disabled-Friendly Footpaths Part Of Article 21 : Supreme Court Issues Directions To Govts
In a significant order affirming the constitutional rights of pedestrians, the Supreme Court has held that the right to use footpaths and footways is an essential facet of the right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. The Court was hearing an application raising the issue of pedestrian safety, with a specific emphasis on the lack of proper footpaths and...
