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What are the implications when property is passed to heirs - All you need to know

Budget | Mar 16, 2026, 04:41 PM IST

It is also worth noting that property under a Will can be bequeathed to any chosen beneficiary, and not necessarily only to legal heirs, without altering this tax treatment.

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Kargil Vijay Diwas: Free legal aid for soldiers launched | All about Veer Parivar Sahayata Yojana

India | Jul 26, 2025, 06:28 PM IST

The legal aid clinic aims to provide free legal assistance to serving Defence personnel, veterans, and their families on matters related to pensions, service-related issues, and civil disputes.

What Did Chhattisgarh High Court Say About Virginity Tests for Women? Explained

Originals | Mar 31, 2025, 06:27 PM IST

A man filed a criminal petition after a family court rejected his request for his wife to undergo a virginity test, claiming she was having an affair with her brother-in-law. The wife denied it, stating her husband was impotent and refused to cohabit. What did the court rule, and why does it matter?

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Banks should be mindful of legal, cyber risks emanating from AI: RBI Deputy Governor

Business | Feb 11, 2024, 12:15 PM IST

NaBFID Chairman K V Kamath said what he had predicted 20 years ago has come true that banks will look like technology companies offering banking services. He further said that there is need for banks to be resilient, adopt cloud-based solutions.

Unraveling the constitutional evolution of Article 370: A comprehensive overview

Explainers | Dec 11, 2023, 01:11 PM IST

As Article 370 undergoes significant shifts, the constitutional history of Jammu and Kashmir unfolds, revealing a complex interplay of legal frameworks, political necessities, and challenges.

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'Attack on family system', says Jamiat Ulama-I-Hind on 'same-sex marriage' in India

India | Apr 01, 2023, 09:53 PM IST

Jamiat Ulama-I-Hind on same sex marriage in India: In its application, Jamiat Ulama-I-Hind asserted that the concept of same-sex marriage will attack the family system.

Delhi HC issues notice to Centre on plea to equalise legal age of marriage for men and women

India | Aug 19, 2019, 06:14 PM IST

The public interest litigation (PIL) moved by BJP leader and lawyer Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay claimed that the difference in the minimum age of marriage for men and women was based on patriarchal stereotypes and has no scientific backing.

This country has approved the medicinal use of Marijuana!

Lifestyle | Mar 30, 2017, 10:22 AM IST

The Argentine Senate on Wednesday has brought some changes in the law allowing the medicinal use of Marijuana. It had already obtained the green light from the Chamber of Deputies in November 2016.

Child marriage will not automatically become void: HC

India | Mar 06, 2016, 01:33 PM IST

Madurai: The Madras High Court here has held that a wedding between minor girl and boy will not become void automatically without either of them obtaining a decree of divorce from family court within two

Lack of professionalism by arbitrators bringing country a bad name:CJI

India | Dec 11, 2015, 11:59 PM IST

New Delhi: Chief Justice of India T S Thakur today called for an overhaul in the legal format of arbitration process, stating that "lack of professionalism" by arbitrators was bringing a bad name to the

USA: Oregon takes first steps into era of legal retail marijuana

World | Jul 01, 2015, 10:47 PM IST

Williams, Oregon: Forty-two years after Oregon became the first state to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana, the state is taking its first steps toward allowing state-licensed stores to sell limited amounts of it to anyone

Both sides say Ireland has voted to legalize gay marriage

World | May 23, 2015, 05:06 PM IST

Dublin : Ireland has voted resoundingly to legalize gay marriage in the world's first national vote on the issue, leaders on both sides of the Irish referendum declared Saturday even as official ballot counting continued.Senior

Salman Khan was drunk at the time of accident, alleges prosecution

Bollywood | Apr 09, 2015, 10:16 AM IST

Mumbai: Attempting to further nail Salman Khan in the 2002 hit-and-run case, the prosecution on Wednesday cited evidence to prove that the Bollywood star was indeed under the influence of alcohol and his Toyota Land

Russia says oil deal with Iran is legal

World | Aug 07, 2014, 06:43 AM IST

Moscow: Russia said on Wednesday signing a memorandum of understanding with Iran for crude oil shipments did not violate United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions restricting Tehran over its controversial nuclear programme."The Iranian side has

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