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18 Sep

Section 52 TPA – Lis Pendence

September 18, 2025
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Section 52 of the Transfer of Property Act (TPA), 1882 establishes the principle of lis pendens, which prevents a party to a suit from transferring or dealing with property that is the subject of a pending litigation, except...

14 Sep

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Section 54 – Transfer of Property Law

September 14, 2025
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Section 54 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 (TPA) is a crucial provision that defines and governs the legal process for the sale of immovable property in India. It is divided into three...

13 Sep

Anticipatory Bail - BNSS

BNSS – Anticipatory Bail should be decided within two months

September 13, 2025
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The Supreme Court of India has recently stated that bail and anticipatory bail applications should be decided expeditiously, preferably within two months of filing. This directive comes as a strong message against the inordinate...

12 Sep

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Consumer Protection Act, 2019 – Section 35

September 12, 2025
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Section 35 of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, outlines the "Manner in which complaint shall be made" to the District Commission. It is a crucial provision that defines who can file a complaint and...

11 Sep

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Specific Relief Act, 1963 – Brief History

September 11, 2025
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The Specific Relief Act of 1963 is a key piece of legislation in India that addresses civil remedies and provides a framework for seeking specific relief for the infringement of civil or contractual rights....

07 Sep

Property Law

Property Laws

September 7, 2025
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When a person inherits property from their maternal grandfather, it's a common misconception that this property is automatically categorized as "obstructed heritage." This term, also known as "sapratibandha daya" in some legal traditions, refers...

06 Sep

BNSS Act 2023

Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

September 6, 2025
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The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, which replaced the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, contains several provisions for the return of property. These provisions are primarily located in Chapter XXXVI, titled "Disposal of...

02 Sep

Consumer Protection Act

Consumer Protection Act – Auction Allotment

September 2, 2025
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The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) generally holds that disputes related to auction allotments do not fall under the purview of the Consumer Protection Act. The primary rationale is that an auction purchaser...

01 Sep

Sale of Goods Act

Sale of Goods Act, 1930 – Suits for Breach of Contract

September 1, 2025
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Section 55 of the Sale of Goods Act, 1930 provides that where under a contract of sale the property in goods has passed to the buyer and the buyer wrongfully neglects or refuses to...

31 Aug

CPC

Second Appeal – Section 100 CPC

August 31, 2025
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An appeal shall lie to the High Court from every decree passed in appeal by any court subordinate to the High Court, if the High Court is satisfied that the case involves a substantial.