Indian Succession Act, 1925Section 95:The Privy Council observed as far back as in the case of Md. Samsul Huda vs Suratram (1874) 2 IA 4 p.14 that, in construing the will of a Hindu, it is not ...

Succession Act:When legacy does not lapse: When legatee himself is the lineal descendant of the testator, and predeceases the testator, leaving a lineal descendant who survives the testator, le...

In India, stamps and stamp papers are essential legal instruments that validate certain documents and transactions, ensuring they are recognized by the law. The payment of stamp duty on these d...

When the original is a document for which a certified copy is permitted by law to be given in evidence, a certified copy is the only admissible evidence. The phrase "to be given in evidenc...

The case of Shamsher Singh vs. Rajinder Prashad & Ors. Presents significant legal questions concerning the liability of sons for the debts of their father under Hindu law, the adjudication ...

The concept of general offers holds a significant place in the realm of contract law, particularly under the provisions of the Indian Contract Act, 1872. A general offer is an open invitation t...

Condonation of delay is a vital legal mechanism that permits courts to excuse procedural delays in filing appeals or applications when "sufficient cause" is shown, enabling access to justice ev...

The res festae be defined as those circumstances which are the automatic and undesigned incidents of a particular litigated act and which are admissible when illustrative of such act. These inciden...

The Tata Sons v. Cyrus Mistry case is a significant milestone in Indian corporate law, particularly with respect to the powers of the board of directors and minority shareholder rights under th...

Witness Whether Must be Cross-examinedUnder the Act, cross-examination of a witness is not essential. The coun is not precluded from assessing the veracity of a witness in the absence of any cros...