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Probate is the legal process of proving a will in Court and confirming its validity. The purpose of probate is to ensure that the deceased person's assets are distributed according to his wishes, as stated in his Will.
Geeta Luthra
Family Law Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of India, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries
S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates
The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 (MWPSC Act, 2007) plays a crucial role in promoting the well-being and dignity of senior citizens in India.
S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates
The ideology that women are not entitled to any property was followed till women were not considered as an equal part of the society.
S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates
Divorce, once stigmatized, has experienced a notable shift in societal attitudes, where it has become increasingly normalized and accepted in modern times.
S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates
A prenuptial agreement, often referred to as a "prenup", is a legally binding contract entered into by a couple before they get married.
Khurana and Khurana
This article aims to understand the concepts of acknowledgment of paternity and the legitimacy of a child Islam at length and further explore the intersection of patriarchy and the concept of acknowledgment of a child in Islam.
Khurana and Khurana
Shafin Jahan v. Ashokan K.M. also known as the Hadiya marriage case is a landmark judgement when it comes to the freedom to profess or propagate any religion.
Khaitan & Co LLP
On 28 August 2023, a two judge bench of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India comprising of Justice C.T. Ravikumar and Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia, in its decision in M. Sivadasan Through L.Rs. & Ors. vs. A. Soudamini Through...
Khurana and Khurana
Divorce by mutual consent is the termination of marriage with the free will and consent of the parties. The parties are at a consensus with respect to their decision to dissolve the marriage.
Argus Partners
A probate[1], as per the Indian Succession Act, 1925 ("Succession Act"), means a copy of a will[2] certified under the seal of a court of competent jurisdiction...
Karanjawala & Company
In most countries Spouses are entering into pre-nuptial agreements before marriage as a precaution to safeguard their assets in case of dissolution of marriage...
Khurana and Khurana
Surrogacy has emerged as a viable solution for couples facing infertility or medical complications that prevent them from conceiving naturally.
Khaitan & Co LLP
A Karta being the head of a Hindu joint family, exercises wide powers in managing the affairs of the joint family. As such, the powers of Karta include the power to manage, maintain and alienate...
Karanjawala & Company
A Will is a solemn document that specifies how a person's property or assets must be distributed after his/her death. For a will to become valid, two conditions must be met: age of majority...
M Mulla Associates
The Apex Court in a recent decision in Ghanshyam v. Yogendra Rathi observed that a power of attorney is of no consequence if neither the sale deed is executed nor any action is taken by the holder of the Power of Attorney.
M Mulla Associates
The Apex Court in its recent decision in Elumalai @ Venkatesan & Anr. vs. M. Kamala And Ors. & Etc. held that the conduct accompanied by intention of the Parties has to be considered while considering the effect of estoppel.
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co
It is in the context of the facts and analysis of the case below that the Karnataka High Court delivered this judgement.
YNZ Group
A Will is a legal declaration of intention of a testator with respect to his property which  he desires to pass on after his/her demise.
LexOrbis
The Delhi High Court has held that a duly probated Will by a Foreign Court of competent jurisdiction is a conclusive proof of the legal character throughout the world.
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