Nyay Samachar

In this episode, we delve into the Supreme Court’s landmark judgment in the case of Basavaraj v. Indira (2024), which highlights critical aspects of amendment of pleadings in civil suits concerning partition and compromise decrees. The Court decisively examined whether a late amendment challenging an existing compromise decree can be allowed, especially at the fag end of trial, emphasizing principles of due diligence, limitation periods, and the fundamental nature of suits. Join us as we break down the implications of this judgment for civil litigators and legal professionals dealing with property and family partition disputes.

#civillaw #propertylaw #partitionsuit #amendmentofpleadings #partitionsuit

In this episode, we explore the landmark Supreme Court judgment in Shashidhar and Others vs. Ashwini Uma Mathad and Another (2024 INSC 485), a pivotal case on Hindu inheritance law and coparcenary rights. The Court clarified crucial distinctions between ancestral and self-acquired property, the rights of daughters in partition suits, and the extent of their share under Hindu law. This detailed analysis uncovers how the Supreme Court ruled on entitlement to property shares among family members, the legal treatment of gifts, wills, and notional partitions. Whether you are a law student, advocate, or legal enthusiast, this case offers valuable insights into property disputes and inheritance rights in India.

Tune in to understand the nuances and implications of this ruling that shapes the future of Hindu coparcenary property law.

In this episode, we dive deep into the Supreme Court of India's groundbreaking judgment in Revanasiddappa & Anr. vs. Mallikarjun & Ors (2023), which clarifies the inheritance rights of children born from void or voidable Hindu marriages under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, and the Hindu Succession Act, 1956. Delivered by Chief Justice Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, the three-judge bench ruled that while such children are conferred legitimacy by law, their inheritance rights are confined strictly to the property of their parents and do not extend to ancestral joint family property as coparceners. This judgment harmonizes provisions of both Acts, defining the legal position of these children with respect to self-acquired and ancestral property and reaffirms the constitutional principles of equality and dignity. Whether you are a legal professional, student, or simply interested in Indian family law, this episode provides essential insights into a pivotal case shaping Hindu inheritance law today.

In this episode, we dive into the landmark Supreme Court judgment in M. Sivadasan (Dead) through LRs. & Ors. vs. A. Soudamini (Dead) through LRs. & Ors. (2023), which sheds light on the complexities of inheritance rights under Hindu Mitakshara law, especially concerning agricultural land and the rights of daughters versus male heirs. Discover how the Court reaffirmed possession as a key factor in property claims, the legal nuances of the Hindu Succession Act, and the significance of adverse possession in ancestral property disputes. A must-listen for advocates, law students, and anyone interested in property and succession laws in India.

#inheritancelaw #indiansuccessionact #propertyrights #adversepossession #supremecourtofindia

In this landmark Supreme Court judgment, the Court examined the intricate nuances of inheritance rights under Hindu succession law, focusing on the impact of a Release Deed executed by a pre-deceased son in relation to his father’s separate property. The judgment clarifies the doctrine of estoppel in inheritance claims, the effect of valuable consideration, and the application of Section 8 of the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act alongside the Hindu Succession Act. This case sets important precedents on how expectations of succession and legal obligations bind heirs and their descendants in matters of partition and inheritance.

Tune in as we break down the facts, legal issues, and the court’s ruling in Elumalai @ Venkatesan & Anr vs. M. Kamala & Ors., revealing critical lessons for advocates, law students, and anyone interested in Indian succession law.

Discover the landmark Supreme Court judgment on the interpretation of Section 6 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, as amended by the Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act, 2005. This historic ruling brings clarity on daughters' rights as coparceners in Hindu Mitakshara joint family property, affirming their equal entitlement with sons by birth, irrespective of whether the father or other coparcener was alive on the amendment date.

This judgment marks a significant step towards gender equality in Hindu succession law and the empowerment of daughters in ancestral property rights.

#coparcenaryrights #daughtersrights #jointfamilyproperty

Abhinav Mohan Delkar vs. State of Mah & Ors. 2025 INSC 990 - The Court examines whether continuous harassment, humiliation, or allegations—without a clear, proximate triggering act—can amount to abetment of suicide under Section 306 IPC. Listen to this audio to know what the Court opines 🎧 #section306IPC #abetmenttosuicide #criminallaw #Supreme Court

MV Leelavathi vs. Dr. C. R. Swamy 2025 INSC 994 addresses divorce and alimony under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 where the Court enhanced permanent alimony…Listen to the grounds the Court gave 🎧 #permanentalimony #hindumarriageact

Khaja Mohaideen & Anr. vs. State of Tamil Nadu & Anr. (2025 INSC 970) revolving around reversal of a trial court acquittal in a case involving charges under Sections 498A, 306, and 109 IPC related to alleged dowry harassment and abetment of suicide. Listen to know what Supreme Court said about the limits of revision jurisdiction… #498A #dyingdeclaration #acquittal

M/S Sethia Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. vs. Mafatlal Mangilal Kothari & Ors. (2025 INSC 985) - In this case, the Apex Court addressed the restoration of a long-dismissed appeal involving property dispute and eviction. A key law point here is that courts must exercise caution and consider possible third-party rights when condoning excessive delay (here, a staggering 5,250 days), in restoration applications, especially where significant developments have occurred during the pendency. #condonationofdelay #Propertydispute #evictionsuit