It is settled law that the executant while divesting herself of the title to the property could create a life estate for her enjoyment and the property would devolve on the settlee with absolute rights on the settlor’s demise.
Irretrievable breakdown of marriage-Section 13 of the Hindu Marriage Act-Supreme Court recommend the Union of India to seriously consider bringing an amendment in the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 to incorporate irretrievable breakdown of marriage as a ground for the grant of divorce.
‘Pinda’ has several meanings but so far as the Hindu Law is concerned, it has been used in two senses; (a) a relation connected with the same body and (b) a relation […]
विभागोऽर्थस्य पित्र्यस्य पुत्रैर्यत्र प्रकल्प्यते । दायभाग इति प्रोक्तं तद्विवादपदं बुधैः । । १३.१ । । पितर्यूर्ध्वं मृते पुत्रा विभजेयुर्धनं पितुः । मातुर्दुहितरोऽभावे दुहितारं तदन्वयः । । १३.२ । । मातुर्निवृत्ते रजसि प्रत्तासु […]
अष्टौ विवाहाः श्रुत-शीले विज्ञाय ब्रह्मचारिणे अर्थिने दीयते स ब्राह्मः ॥ आच्छाद्य अलंकृत्य एषा सह धर्मश् [: धर्मं ] चर्यताम् इति प्राजाप्त्यः ॥ पूर्वां लाजाहुतिं हुत्वा गोभ्यां सह आर्षः ॥ [: पूर्वां लाजाहुतिं […]
Gotra of a person is the name of the sage from whom he or his agnate is supposed to have descended in the line
From the above discussion it is seen that under Hindu Law a tank can be an object of charity and when a dedication is made in favour of a tank, the same […]
A Hindu Code Bill was introduced by Br. B.R. Ambedkar in the Constituent Assembly on 11th April, 1947. Ambedkar moved in the different direction from the main task. His Hindu Code Bill covered with the […]
Read the Text in Sanskrit CHAPTER I. 1. The great sages[ Maharshi] approached Manu, who was seated with a meditative mind, and, having duly worshipped him, spoke as follows: 2. ‘O, divine […]
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Reserve Bank released data relating to India’s International Investment Position as at end-March 2020. - International financial assets of Indian residents increased by US$ 73.9 billion due to the rise in reserve assets and overseas direct investment by US$ 64.9 billion and US$ 13.0 billion, respectively, though other investments declined marginally during the year
National People’s Congress of China passed the National Security Law for Hong Kong - It provides for the crimes of splitting the country, subverting the state power, the crime of terrorist activities, collusion with foreign or foreign forces to endanger national security, and the jurisdiction, application and procedures of the law.
Freedom fighters of Baloch Liberation Army took responsibility of attacking Pakistan Stock Exchange - On Monday(29.06.2020), four armed personnel stormed the Pakistan Stock Exchange in Karachi at 10 a.m. The Baloch Liberation Army later claimed responsibility of the attack and said that it had aimed to seriously maim the Pakistani economy.
Supreme Court of Pakistan Quashed Reference filed by President of Pakistan against Justice Qazi Faez Isa-19/06/2020 - One of our pivotal Constitutional values is that the independence of judiciary shall be fully secured. The same Constitution also ordains that to enjoy the protection of law and to be treated in accordance with law is the inalienable right of every citizen. Therefore, it is reiterated that in our constitutional democracy, neither the petitioner judge, nor any other judge, or any individual or any institution, is above the law.
Aspen Underwriting Ltd and ors vs Credit Europe Bank NV- 01/04/2020 - QUESTION: These appeals concern whether the High Court of England and Wales has jurisdiction to hear claims to recover sums paid under a settlement agreement relating to the loss of an insured vessel.ANSWER: The Supreme Court unanimously dismisses the Insurers’ appeal and allows the Bank’s appeal, declaring that the High Court does not have jurisdiction over any of the Insurers’ claims against the Bank. Lord Hodge gives the sole judgment with which the other Justices agree.
Vijay Mallya -v- Government of India- High Court Of Justice QB- 20/04/2020 - The GoI made an extradition request in respect of the Appellant, submitted on 9 February 2017, which was certified by the Secretary of State on 16 February 2017. We consider that while the scope of the prima facie case found by the SDJ is in some respects wider than that alleged by the Respondent in India, there is a prima facie case which, in seven important respects, coincides with the allegations in India.
THE GAMBIA v. MYANMAR-ICJ 23/01/2020 - Myanmar asserts that the allegations contained in the OIC documents and statements regarding the situation of the Rohingya mentioned by The Gambia could not give rise to a dispute between the Parties as they did not amount to allegations of violations of the Genocide Convention made by The Gambia . In this regard, Myanmar asserts that the allegations contained in the OIC documents and statements regarding the situation of the Rohingya mentioned by the Gambia could not give rise to a dispute between the Parties.
Sandeep & Reena Mander -v- Royal borough of Windsor & Maidenhead, Adopt Berkshire – 6/12/2019 - The principal piece of legislation governing adoption in England & Wales is the Adoption and Children Act 2002 (“2002 Act”). Section 3 of the 2002 Act places a duty on local authorities to maintain an adoption service within their area, and sets out the minimum facilities that must be made in the provision of the service.
Constitution of Myanmar 2008 - Myanmar is a Nation with magnificent historical traditions. We, the National people, have been living in unity and oneness, setting up an independent sovereign State and standing tall with pride. Due to colonial intrusion, the Nation lost her sovereign power in 1885. The National people launched anti-colonialist struggles and National liberation struggles, with unity in strength, sacrificing lives and hence the Nation became an independent sovereign State again on 4th Januay 1948.
Constitution of Mexico-1917 - In the United Mexican States, all individuals shall be entitled to the human rights granted by this Constitution and the international treaties signed by the Mexican State, as well as to the guarantees for the protection of these rights. Such human rights shall not be restricted or suspended, except for the cases and under the conditions established by this Constitution itself.
Constitution of Palestine 2003 - The continuous attachment of the Arab Palestinian people to the land of their fathers and forefathers, on which this people has historically lived, is a fact that has been expressed in the Declaration of Independence, issued by the Palestine National Council. The strength of this attachment is confirmed by its consistency over time and place, by keeping faith with and holding onto national identity, and in the realization of wondrous accomplishments of struggle.
