The term illegitimacy is derived from a Latin maxim which means “not in accordance with the law”. An illegitimate child is one who is born out of lawful wedlock. The law discriminated against them in various ways, they never had the same privileges under the law as a legitimate child but the rights of illegitimate… Continue reading Rights of Illegitimate Children under Hindu Law : Maintenance, Inheritance, Guardianship and Property
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Alienation of Joint Family Property : Power, Rights and Remedies
In this article, we will discuss the concept of alienation of Joint Family Property. We will study who may alienate such property, who may challenge such alienation, and the rights and remedies available to the alienee. Further, we will see some important cases and the current scenario of the subject. Introduction Hindu Law refers to… Continue reading Alienation of Joint Family Property : Power, Rights and Remedies
Prema vs Nanje Gowda : Case Facts, Issues, Judgement & Analysis
Citation: AIR 2011 SC 2077 Date Of Judgement: 10 May 2011 Parties Involved: Petitioner- Prema; Respondent- Nanje Gowda Facts The appellant is a pilot with the Indian Air Force and was posted as Pilot Officer at Hakimpet in April 1997. In the last week of April 1997, the appellant was traveling by train from Delhi… Continue reading Prema vs Nanje Gowda : Case Facts, Issues, Judgement & Analysis
Prakash v. Phulavati : Case Facts, Issues, Judgement & Analysis
Citation: (2016) 2 SCC 36 Date Of Judgement: October 16, 2015 Name Of Parties: Petitioner- Prakash; Respondent- Phulavati Facts The dispute was about the ancestral and self-acquired property and retrospective application of the Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act, 2005. The Respondent in the Supreme Court petition had filed a suit in the Trial Court of Belgaum, claiming… Continue reading Prakash v. Phulavati : Case Facts, Issues, Judgement & Analysis
Legal Rights Arising out of Live-in-relationships : Maintenance, Property, Legitimacy of children
Summary Live-in relationship, that is, living together as a couple without being married to each other has witnessed a drastic change in the way the present generation perceives their relationships. The legal status of live-in relationships in India is unclear, the Supreme Court has ruled that any couple living together for a long term will… Continue reading Legal Rights Arising out of Live-in-relationships : Maintenance, Property, Legitimacy of children