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Children Born Out Of Void Marriages Entitled To Parents' Property: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court ruled that children born out of void or voidable marriages are entitled to get a share in the property of their parents. The ruling is applicable only to Hindu joint family properties governed by Hindu Mitakshara Law, the top court clarified. The verdict was given by a three-judge bench led by CJI DY Chandrachud in reference to a two-judge bench judgment in Revanasiddappa vs. Mallikarjun (2011)
Tags: Supreme Court, parents, Void Marriage, Legal News, Indian Judiciary
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Bihar Govt-Central Govt In Tug Of War Over Caste Survey Row, GoI Files Affidavit In SC
The centre's affidavit in the Supreme Court on the Bihar government's decision to conduct a caste survey, and its correction hours later, has "exposed the BJP" and its "motive to block the survey", the Opposition has alleged. This comes after an affidavit filed yesterday said only the centre can conduct a "census or any action akin to the census". The back-to-back affidavits sparked a massive row, political parties and BJP.
Tags: Legal News, GoI, bihar caste survey, Affidavit filed, Political Issue
Courtesy: NDTV
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Neonatal Nurse Lucy Guilty Of Killing Babies At Hospital
A neonatal nurse in a British hospital was found guilty of murdering seven babies and trying to kill six others during a yearlong campaign of deception. Following 22 days of deliberation, the jury at Manchester Crown Court convicted 33-year-old Lucy Letby of killing the babies, including two triplet boys, in the neonatal-unit, the Countess of Chester Hospital in northwest England between 2015-1026. She will be sentenced on Monday (August 21… read-more
Tags: Nurse, Lucy, England Hospital, murder, Legal News
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Legal Action Warning Against Seema Haider's Neighbour For 'Lappu And Jhingur' Comments
The love story of Seema Haider and Sachin along with everyday new updates are keeping the audience hooked to their news. In the latest updates, Seema Haider's lawyer AK Singh has warned of legal action against the neighbour, according to local news reports. The legal warning came after the viral video of the neighbour calling Sachin 'Lappu' and 'Jhingur,' said to be derogatory words.
Tags: Viral Meme. Lappu Sa Sachin, Seema Haider, Neighbour, Legal News
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
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Pakistan Election Body Disqualified Pak Ex PM Imran Khan
In another setback to jailed former Pakistan PM Imran Khan, Pakistan's top election body disqualified him for five years following his conviction in a Toshikhana Gift Corruption Case. In a notification issued on August 8, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) said that the Chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) was disqualified after being found guilty of corrupt practices under Section 167 of the Elections Act, 2017.
Tags: Pakistan Minister, Imran Khan, corruption case, Legal News, Conviction
Courtesy: The Press Trust of India
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Mumbai Court Extends Police Remand Of RPF In Shooting Incident
Mumbai Court on August 11, extended the police remand of Railway Protection Force (RPF) constable Chetan Singh till August 7 for allegedly shooting dead his colleague and three other passengers in train on July 31. The Government Railway Police (GRP) added Indian Penal Code (IPC) section 153-A, for promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion in the case against the accused. The hearing is on August 11.
Tags: RPF Constable, Train Incident, shoot, Mumbai Court, Legal News
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Imran Khan Convicted In Toshakhana Case, Imprisoned For 3 Years
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan on Saturday was sentenced to three-year imprisonment by an Islamabad court in the Toshakhana case, pertaining to the improper acquisition of state gifts. This ruling will consequently lead to Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) chief's disqualification from politics for the next five years. Despite his absence during the court proceedings, Khan was arrested shortly. Furthermore, Khan has been asked to pay penalty of… read-more
Tags: Imran Khan, PTI, toshakhana case, politics, Legal News
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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SC Allows Survey Of Gyanvapi Mosque By ASI Team: Varanasi
After the Allahabad High Court (HC,) the Supreme Court also announced the continuation of the Gyanvapi Mosque survey in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The verdict of the Top Court bench came as a huge win for the Hindu side in the filed plea. Notably, the Gyanvapi Mosque trust board moved the Apex Court, demanding stay on the survey by the ASI team, to find the truth behind claims of Hindu ancients.
Tags: Gyanvapi Mosque, Legal News, Supreme Court, ASI Team, Hindu Petition
Courtesy: The Times of India
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SC Lists Manish Sisodia Interim Bail Plea Hearing On Sep 4
The Supreme Court deferred the hearing on the interim bail pleas of AAP leader Manish Sisodia in two Delhi excise policy cases on September 4. A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and SVN Bhatti perused the medical records of Sisodia's wife, and said she is "fairly stable" and, therefore, it will consider the interim bail pleas along with regular bail pleas in the cases.
Tags: Manish Sisodia, Liquor Policy Scam, Indian Politics, Legal News
Courtesy: The Press Trust of India
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SC Stays Conviction Of Rahul Gandhi In Modi Surname Defamation Case
The Supreme Court heard the petition seeking a stay on the conviction of Rahul Gandhi in the 2019 Modi Surname Defamation Case, and issued a stay order. With the major development, the Lok Sabha membership of Gandhi will be reinstated. On August 4, the Top Court bench said, "The trial court had not given a reason for imposing the maximum sentence of 2 years imprisonment."
Tags: Defamation Case, politics, Legal News, rahul gandhi conviction
Courtesy: The Indian Express
