Khursida Begum v. Komammad Farooq

Introduction In the case of Khursida Begum vs. Komammad Farooq[1], the Supreme Court held a Gift Deed which was executed forty years ago to be valid, setting aside findings of the lower courts. It also

Vishal N. Kalsaria v. Bank of India & Ors.

Introduction In the case of Vishal N. Kalsaria v. Bank of India & Ors.[1], the Supreme Court has considered the question whether the provisions of the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of

Amendments to Wakf Properties Lease Rules, 2014

By Priyanka Shingare and Varsha G. Subramanian Introduction The Wakf Properties Lease Rules, 2014 (“Rules) have been recently amended vide notification dated 26 August 2015 (“Amendment Rules”). The Concept of Waqf The concept of Waqf

Prakash & Ors v. Phulawati & Ors – Inheritance rights of a daughter over coparcenary property

By Mandakini J. and Varsha G Subramanian Introduction In the case of Prakash & Ors. v Phulawati & Ors.[1], the Supreme Civil Appeal No.7217 of 2013 Court has dealt with the question of retrospective application of Section 6

Ravindra Babulal Jain and Anr. v State of Maharashtra and Anr.

By Pankhuri Malik & Varsha G Subramanian Introduction In the case of Ravindra Babulal Jain and Anr. v State of Maharashtra and Anr.[1] the Bombay High Court has held that fraudulently evading stamp duty may not

Amendments to Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Bill, 2013

By Varsha G Subramanian Introduction Until 1980s, real estate development and housing construction was primarily the concern of State institutions with very few private promoters. Although, liberalization of the economy, led to several private players

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