Gurdip Kaur, a middle-aged woman, residing in the UK had rented out her house here in Punjab. Last year she approached us due to a dispute between her & her tenant in India. Although she did have her rent agreement duly signed by both the parties and authenticated by independent witnesses, the agreement was not […]
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AADHAAR VERDICT: Balance between the government and the common man
The Aadhaar Act, 2016 was enacted with a purpose to provide certain services and benefits by generating a unique identification number. The aim was to plug the leakage of money spent by Government on various social schemes so that benefits reach the intended beneficiary.In a recent judgement delivered on 26.09.2018, deciding 31 petitions, Hon’ble Supreme […]
Property rights of the second wife and her children
Property rights of the second wife and her children can be studied and evaluated as rights of the second wife and her children born out of the second wedlock, in the property of their father.Polygamy was recognised and acceptable among Hindus in ancient times. In modern India, we have a law in place, Hindu Marriage […]
Can you sell your share of an Inherited Property?
The question of selling a share in an inherited property arises when you inherit a property jointly with others. There is joint ownership, and there are co-owners. To determine the share of each co-owner, we need a partition deed.After the amendment in the year 2005, in Hindu Succession Act, 1956 the interest of deceased Hindu, […]
Section 377 verdict- Victory long-awaited
The world is changing for sure – Law is a reflection of what happens in Society and what is needed too. Therefore it will always change when society is transforming. One of the most striking examples of this has been the abolishing of major aspects of Section 377 of India Penal Code, a Colonial period […]
Inheritance under Hindu Succession Act – Who can/Who cannot?
Inheritance issues can threaten to create divides that are unimaginable and unmanageable! We frequently have clients coming to us with these problems, and we endeavour to get fair deals for all involved.The Hindi Succession Act, 1956 has been enacted to evolve a uniform system of property inheritance. The Act applies to intestate succession. The Act has […]
Tax rules for investment in real estate by non-resident Indians
Indians staying abroad have deep-rooted connections with India. Non-resident Indians or persons of Indian origin staying abroad are given various kinds of facilities in India for investment in property in India. Income from such investment, i.e. the Capital Gains is taxable under the Income Tax Act.Before getting on to understanding the rule of Investment for […]
Married Woman’s Share In Father’s Property
Marriage is a sacramental union in Hindu Law. But most of the rules and guidelines in this union are laid down for married women only.With the passage of time, married women are trying to balance this union with both husband and wives enjoying equality in marriage. Married women are becoming aware of their rights as […]
Things to consider before giving property on lease/rent agreement
Rent has always been considered as a permanent source of income. Most Investment is made in immovable property with the objective of having secured returns in the future.Many property owners who intend to rent/lease out their properties for generating income approach us with their related issues and we frequently deal with queries which are frequently […]