Land Law
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Daughter of male Hindu entitled to her father’s self-acquired, inherited property, says SC
The court was considering whether property would devolve to a man’s daughter by inheritance after he died without a will, or to his brother by succession.
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Why Telangana’s move to formalise land records could leave small farmers vulnerable
In the absence of a land survey, the new changes could further complicate the messy land records system.
Mridula Chari
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Daughters have equal property rights, Hindu Succession Act has retrospective effect, rules SC
The top court said the judgement applied irrespective of when she was born and if her father was alive or not at the time of the amendments.
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Child from a marriage between Muslim man, Hindu woman entitled to father’s property: Supreme Court
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Arunachal Pradesh gives individuals ownership of land but will they really benefit from it?
Some activists say it gives communities greater bargaining power. Others fear it heightens their risk of being dispossessed by big projects.
Arunabh Saikia
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Could the President send back the third land ordinance for reconsideration?
The government fears it could be embarrassed.
Dhirendra K Jha