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.

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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.

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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

Pernod Ricard India Pvt. Ltd. & Anr. vs. Karanveer Singh Chhabra (2025 INSC 981) is a Supreme Court decision clarifying key principles of trademark law, particularly the tests for similarity, distinctiveness, and consumer confusion. It emphasizes the "anti-dissection rule" (a mark must be viewed as a whole), the dominance of distinctive elements, and the necessity of likelihood of confusion for infringement or passing off. The Court held that generic or common terms like "PRIDE" cannot be monopolized unless proven distinctive, and only the overall impression matters when considering deceptive similarity. #trademarklaw #supremecourt

The Supreme Court in A. Ranjithkumar vs. E. Kavitha (2025 INSC 978) exercised its powers under Article 142 of the Constitution to dissolve a Hindu marriage due to irretrievable breakdown, after the parties had lived separately for 15 years. The Court emphasized that cruelty under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act must be directly attributable to the spouse, not third parties. #article142 #indianconstitution #irretrievablebreakdown #cruelty