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October 9, 2022

<strong>WHO IS A LEGAL HEIR?</strong>

INTRODUCTION Section 3(1) clause (f) of Hindu Succession act describes heir as any person, male or female, who is authorised to succeed to the property of an intestate(person dying without making a will).In accordance with Indian law, someone who is resolved to inherit an ancestor’s estate who passed away without leaving a will or naming…

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<strong>PROCESS OF LAND ACQUISITION IN INDIA</strong>

INTRODUCTION The Indian Parliament passed the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation, and Resettlement Act, 2013, which governs land acquisition and establishes the process and guidelines for providing compensation, rehabilitation, and resettlement to those who are impacted in India. The Act includes measures for fair compensation for landowners who lose their…

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Contract to sell or let property by one who has no title not specifically enforceable under the Specific Relief Act

Introduction In India, Specific Relief Act was initially enacted in 1877 based on the doctrines advanced by the English Equity Courts. Upon the recommendations of the Law Commission of India, the earlier act was repealed and later, the new act came into force. Now, the law regarding specific performance is enshrined under the Specific Relief…

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<strong>CONTRACT TO SELL OR LET PROPERTY BY ONE WHO NO TITLE NOT SPECIFICALLY ENFORCEABLY UNDER SPECIFIC RELIEF ACT</strong>

 INTRODUCTION Law of Specific Relief in India was originally codified by Specific Relief Act, 1877. The provision of this enactment was considered by the Law Commission in its Ninth Report which was later replaced by the present act of 1963. The Specific Relief Act, 1963 deals with the remedies granted at the discretion of the court for the enforcement…

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