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 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 […]
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, […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Gift of property is made without any monetary consideration. It is generally made to relatives out of love and affection. It is a transfer of ownership in property from one person to another.In the recent past, during an interaction with a native from Punjab who was settled in the UK, we realised the complexities that […]