Author: Bharat Chugh
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SS Mhetre – Anticipatory Bail not for limited duration & to be granted liberally
S.S.Mhetre Decision (2010) Supreme Court held : i) Anticipatory Bail normally to sustain through the trial; ii) To be granted liberally and not in…
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what is a stay order ? understanding court injunctions
What is a stay ?? a ‘Stay’ in legal parlance ordinarily means an order of the court whereby the court mandates that the property…
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Proposed Changes in Marriage & Divorce Laws
Divorce has ceased to be a taboo, and has gained a lot of social acceptability, incompatible couples are increasingly seeking divorces to start their…
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Recognition of Foreign Divorces in India ? Is your foreign divorce decree valid in India ?
This article attempts to bring some clarity on the law relating to recognition of foreign divorce decrees in India, in what circumstances they are…
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Property Tip for landlords having property in India
In what comes as a huge respite to landlords (especially NRIs holding property in India) the Supreme Court has in a decision come down heavily upon servants/agents/caretakers/tenants/licensee’s…
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Purchase property only through Registered Sale Deed – GPA/Agreement to Sell outlawed says Supreme Court
Advise : When Buying property – Always insist on a Registered Sale Deed – don’t go into the cheaper alternatives(not anymore) GPA, Agreement to…
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Geeta Mehrotra Vs. State of U.P.
Geeta Mehrotra Vs. State of U.P. Comment : A much needed respite, paves the way for many families implicated in a omnibus manner, with vague…
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ISLAMIC LAW – AND TRIPLE TALAQ – OVER THE YEARS – NEED FOR CHANGE !
The Hanafi Sunni principle of Triple Talaq –Unilateral Talaq by Husband (known as talaq-ul-bain/biddat) has been criticized a lot for the inherent gender injustice. It gives…
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Casual, Wholesale reference to in-laws won’t justify dowry case : Supreme Court latest judgment on 498a quashing Geeta Mehrotra vs. State
Courtesy : The Hindu – Oct.23, 2012 Taking note of the increasing dowry-related complaints, the Supreme Court has held that a casual reference to…
