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The Pataudi Legacy On Trial: Saif Ali Khan, Bhopal Royal Properties, And The Enemy Property Law

The long-dormant embers of a royal inheritance dispute have been reignited with renewed judicial scrutiny. In a landmark decision dated June 30, 2025...

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IndiaLaw LLP

The Nominee Conundrum: Legal Status, Sectoral Divergences, And The Quest For Consistency

In India's complex inheritance landscape, the law and jurisprudence concerning life insurance nominations have become increasingly dissonant.

India Insurance

White And Brief Advocates And Solicitors

Private Trust In India: A Step‑By‑Step Legal Guide For Asset Protection & Estate Planning

Forming a private trust is a strategic and legally secure method of protecting assets, managing wealth, and ensuring succession planning across generations.

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MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

Private Client Services

As the assets of individuals and businesses grow, so does the magnitude and complexity of the monetary risk. Tax efficiency for the wealth of individuals and families is a fusion of assets held by the family...

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Nexdigm Private Limited

Cracking The Code: The Rights Of Nominees Of Insurance Policies Explained

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Trilegal

Gift, Settlement, Or Will? Supreme Court Defines The Fine Line In Property Transfers

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Will vs Gift vs Settlement – Clarity On Estate Planning Instruments

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IndusLaw

Smriti And The Evolution Of Hindu Law: From Manusmriti To Mitakshara And Dayabhaga

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Khurana and Khurana

Rights Of Women In Live-in Relationship

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Altacit Global

Sons And Daughters Don't Inherit Father's Self-Acquired Property By Default: SC

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IndiaLaw LLP

Mere Registration Does Not Validate A Will

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Counselence

Devolution Of Property Under The Hindu Succession Act, 1956

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Aarna Law

How To Draft A Gift Deed In India: A Step-by-Step Guide

India Real Estate

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Succession Planning For HNIs: Legal Strategies To Protect Family Wealth And Business Legacies

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Agama Law Associates

12 Derivatives, Disclosures & Digital Consent: This Week's Regulatory Round-Up (June 21, 2025) (Podcast)

AP

AK & Partners

Mumbai Redevelopment 2024: Legal Guide For Builders, CHS, And Developers

India Real Estate

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K Singhania & Co

How To Add Or Update Bank Account In GST Portal?

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Vakilsearch

Aviation Newsletter | December 2024

India Transport

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Dentons Link Legal

GST Rates On Gold: 18, 22, 24 Carat & Making Charges

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Vakilsearch

Taxation Of Family Trust - The New Dichotomy

Further, the Tribunal relied on certain judicial precedents9 to hold that interest in partnership firm is nothing but shares of a partnership firm.

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IndusLaw

A Complex Interplay Of Family Dynamics And Inheritance Law

Property devolution and rights over a familial property vesting within a Hindu familial structure navigates through a delicate interplay between traditional practices and modern legal principles.

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HSA Advocates

A Tale Of Two Wills: A Legal Quagmire

The ongoing legal dispute within the Kalyani family revolves around the estate of their late mother, Ms. Sulochana Kalyani, and two conflicting Wills. Her assets are divided among her three children...

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Singhania & Co.

V Shrinivasan v. Music Academy: Way Guided By The Will?

Madurai Shanmukhavadivu Subbulakshmi is a name of great repute in the Carnatic Music. Golden legacy was left behind by the legendary singer who is still remembered for her brilliant work.

India Media & IT

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Khurana and Khurana

Understanding The Concept Of Will

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Revoking A Will: Ensuring Your Final Wishes Are Always Up To Date

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Secure Your Legacy: Why Registering Your Will Matters

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

The Right To Die With Dignity: Understanding Living Wills In India

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Singhania & Co.

MHCO Update | Custodians Appointed For Living Wills

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Mansukhlal Hiralal & Co.

Guide To Estate Planning For Promoters Of Listed Company

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Dolce Vita Advisors

How To Claim Your Share In Ancestral Property In India: A Comprehensive Guide

Century Law Firm

Surviving Member Certificate (SMC) In Delhi, India: A Comprehensive Guide

Century Law Firm

Gift Deed Executed By Senior Citizens Can Be Declared Null And Void Only If It Contains Stipulation On Maintenance By Transferee

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Testamentary Court Cannot Test Validity Of Will U/s 67 Of Indian Succession Act: Bombay High Court

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Clasis Law

How To Claim Your Share In Ancestral Property In India: A Comprehensive Guide

Ancestral property has deep social, cultural and legal significance in India. It is intertwined with family inheritance traditions and rights. However, there are many nuances around the legal rights...

Century Law Firm

Surviving Member Certificate (SMC) In Delhi, India: A Comprehensive Guide

A Surviving Member Certificate (SMC) is a crucial legal document issued by the government authorities, specifically by the Office of the Sub-Divisional Magistrate in Delhi.

Century Law Firm

Gift Deed Executed By Senior Citizens Can Be Declared Null And Void Only If It Contains Stipulation On Maintenance By Transferee

A Gift Deed is a legal document that helps in voluntary transfer the ownership of a movable or immovable property from one person to another without any consideration.

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Testamentary Court Cannot Test Validity Of Will U/s 67 Of Indian Succession Act: Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court in a recent judgement in the case of Ruby Cyril D'souza & Ors. v. Cecilia Reynold D'souza & Ors. has held that a Testamentary Court does not have jurisdiction to consider the validity of a bequest ...

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Clasis Law

Inheritance Laws And Tax Implications For NRIs In India

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Dolce Vita Advisors

Karta's Power To Alienate Minor's Property: Prevailing Limitations

A Karta being the head of a Hindu joint family, exercises wide powers in managing the affairs of the joint family. As such, the powers of Karta include the power to manage, maintain and alienate...

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Khaitan & Co LLP

Misdescription Of Property In A Will – Does It Render The Will Invalid?

A Will is a solemn document that specifies how a person's property or assets must be distributed after his/her death. For a will to become valid, two conditions must be met: age of majority...

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Karanjawala & Company

Power Of Attorney Is Of No Consequence If Neither Sale Deed Is Executed Nor Any Action Is Taken By Its Holder

The Apex Court in a recent decision in Ghanshyam v. Yogendra Rathi observed that a power of attorney is of no consequence if neither the sale deed is executed nor any action is taken by the holder of the Power of Attorney.

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M Mulla Associates

The Effect Of Estoppel Cannot Be Warded Off By Persons Claiming Through The Person Whose Conduct Generated The Estoppel

The Apex Court in its recent decision in Elumalai @ Venkatesan & Anr. vs. M. Kamala And Ors. & Etc. held that the conduct accompanied by intention of the Parties has to be considered while considering the effect of estoppel.

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M Mulla Associates

Testatory Disposition To A Female Hindu Overrides Intestate Succession

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Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

Will – A Testament

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YNZ Group

Banks Cannot Seek Letters Of Administration From Indian Courts For A Will Already Probated By Foreign Court

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LexOrbis

Thought Leadership Paper: Shortcomings And Evolution Of Hindu Succession Act, 1956

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Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

Wills In India- Inheritance Laws In India For Wills

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King, Stubb & Kasiva

Importance Of Will And Nominee

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Types Of Willls In India And Their Essential Features

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Ahlawat & Associates

Grounds For Challenging A Will In India

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Vaish Associates Advocates

Why Should One Consider Making A Will?

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Ahlawat & Associates

Can A Beneficiary In The WILL Become A Witness?

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Vaish Associates Advocates

Intestate Succession – Hindu Female's Property

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Resolving The Obscurity Of Conflicting Clauses In A Document

India Real Estate

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S&A Law Offices

DEVOLUTION OF SELF-ACQUIRED PROPERTY OF AN INTESTATE HINDU FEMALE

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Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

How Latest Supreme Court Judgment Expands Daughter's Legal Rights To Father's Property

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Economic Laws Practice

Supreme Court Holds That A Daughter Is Entitled To Inherit Self-Acquired Property Of Father Dying Intestate Before Enactment Of Hindu Succession Act, 1956

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Khaitan & Co LLP

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