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Supreme Court Upholds Right of Pre-Adoption Sons to Inherit from Adopted Father in Hindu Succession Case. Sons born before adoption remain heirs of their natural father and are entitled to inherit his estate under Section 8 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956.

The present appeals arose from a dispute over the inheritance of property left by Laxman, who was given in adoption to Saraswati on 2 November 1935. A...

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Supreme Court Affirms Interim Maintenance for Wife and Son in Matrimonial Dispute. Court Frames Guidelines on Maintenance Under Section 125 Cr.P.C. and Other Enactments to Ensure Uniformity and Consistency.

The case arises from an application for interim maintenance filed by the wife and minor son under Section 125 Cr.P.C. The wife left the matrimonial ho...

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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Second Appeal in Suit for Declaration and Injunction — Concurrent Findings of Fact Not Interfered With Under Section 100 CPC. The appellant failed to prove title and possession, and no substantial question of law was raised.

The case involves a second appeal filed under Section 100 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC) against the judgment and decree dated 10.11.2006 ...

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Supreme Court Upholds Maintenance Rights for Divorced Muslim Women: Balancing Secular and Personal Laws. Court Affirms Applicability of Section 125 CrPC alongside the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, Ensuring Comprehensive Support for Divorced Muslim Women.

The appeal concerns the High Court of Telangana's modification of interim maintenance from INR 20,000 to INR 10,000 payable by the appellant to the re...

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Bombay High Court Allows Second Appeal in Adoption Dispute — Invalidates Adoption for Non-Compliance with Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956. Adoption of a married person above 15 years and age gap less than 21 years violates Sections 10 and 11 of the Act.

The appellant, Hanmant Laxman Salunke (since deceased, represented by his heirs), filed a second appeal challenging the concurrent findings of the tri...

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Bombay High Court Upholds Revocation of Earthquake Affected Person Certificate: Petition Dismissed. Court finds adoption invalid due to non-compliance with Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956, impacting petitioner’s police constable selection.

The petitioner, sought to quash the circular and order that revoked his Earthquake Affected Person Certificate, which was crucial for his selection as...

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Madras High Court Allows Second Appeal in Succession Dispute — Declares Appellant as Legal Heir Based on Cohabitation and Public Acknowledgment. Court Holds That Long-Term Cohabitation and Public Recognition as Wife and Son Confer Legal Heirship Status Under Hindu Succession Act, 1956.

The case involves a succession dispute where the appellant, L.Arun, filed a suit seeking a declaration that he is the legal heir of the deceased L.Lak...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Regular Second Appeal in Adoption Dispute — Reverses Appellate Court's Finding of Adoption. Court holds that plaintiff failed to prove valid adoption under Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956, as essential ceremonies of giving and taking were not established.

The present regular second appeal was filed by the legal representatives of the defendant, assailing the judgment and decree of the appellate court wh...