Deceased property claim case based on Will

Permanent & Mandatory Injuction. Deceased property claim case based on Will. Necessary Party shouldbe made a party of the suit. Order 1 Rule 10 read with Section 151 Code of Civil Procedure, 1908. The Court observed that Petitioner intentionally did not implead him as a party in the case and obtained an ex parte injunction against him. Petitioner, through the civil suit in question, isRead More…

Transfer of Property Through Will

Rules governing transfer of property through Will Making a Will helps ensure one’s property devolves as wished and the right heirs receive their fair shares. Under the Indian Succession Act 1925, a Will is a legal declaration of the intention of the testator, with respect to his property which he desires to be carried into effect after his death.After the death of a person, his property devolvRead More…

If You are Arrested?

What to do when you are arrested? When a person does anything which is against the law, he/she may get arrested. In general sense, “arrest” means fear or restraint or deprivation of one’s personal liberty. Chapter V, Section 41-60 of criminal procedure code, 1973 deals with Arrest of a person. The purpose of arresting an alleged offender is to ensure that he does not tamper the evidenRead More…

How to File FIR

The First Information Report (FIR) is a written document prepared by a police officer, containing information about the commission of a criminal offence, eg- murder, rape, robbery, kidnapping, etc. The FIR is the primary and most important step in seeking justice against any criminal offence. Often people are reluctant in filing an FIR or approaching the police for reasons like- family honour, oRead More…

Grounds for Divorce

Grounds for Divorce under Hindu Marriage Act 1955 and Special Marriage Act 1954 Before learning about the grounds for divorce under Hindu Marriage Act and Special Marriage Act, we need to know about what marriage really is? Marriage can be rightly defined as the legally or formally recognized union of a man and a woman (or, in some jurisdictions, two people of the same sex) as partners in a reRead More…

How to get Bail

What is bail? In general terms, bail means the temporary release of a suspect in any criminal offence who is awaiting court trial after paying the bail bond. It becomes applicable after arrest and becomes effective from the moment of the arrest. An offence is any act or omission made punishable by law for the time being in force. When a suspect is arrested, his statement is taken on record andRead More…

Seizure or Impounding of Passport

SUPREME COURT OF INDIA DIVISION BENCH CHENNUPATI KRANTHI KUMAR — AppellantVs.THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH AND OTHERS — Respondent ( Before : Abhay S. Oka and Rajesh Bindal, JJ. ) Criminal Appeal Nos.1601-1602 of 2023 Decided on : 25-07-2023 Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 (CrPC) – Sections 102 and 104 – Passports Act, 1967 – Section 10 – Impounding of passport – Power under SecRead More…