Guardian vs Nominee for a Minor’s Assets: What Parents Should Know
Naming someone to receive money for a minor does not automatically give that person the authority to manage the child's assets. Understand the legal differences…
Tanzila Shaikh
Legal Content Writer, Lexnomik
Tanzila Shaikh is a legal content writer at Lexnomik. She covers court judgments and legal developments in India, writing summaries that are accurate, plain-English and practical for working lawyers and notaries. Her work follows Lexnomik's editorial policy of checking every item against the primary source.
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Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) and Property Rights, Explained
HUF property disputes often turn on whether an asset is ancestral, coparcenary, inherited or self-acquired. Understand how Hindu law distinguishes family member…
Intestate Succession in India: Who Inherits If There's No Will?
When someone dies without a valid will, the law determines who inherits their property and how the estate is distributed. Understand how inheritance rules diffe…
Goods and Services Tax | GIDC Leasehold Rights Assignment Not Taxable as Immovable Property Transfer: GSTAT Surat
GSTAT Surat upholds non-levy of GST on transfer of GIDC leasehold rights, dismissing Revenue appeals against Pragna Chemical Industries and others.The post GIDC…
Resolution in name, recovery in fact: The operational creditor and Section 9
The article examines the challenges faced by operational creditors under Section 9 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, where insolvency proceedings may…
Tenant Eviction Process in India: A Practical Guide to Six State Jurisdictions
Eviction procedures in India depend on the property's location, the tenancy arrangement and the law governing the premises. This practical guide compares six st…
'Used Position To Facilitate Violence': Court Sentences Tahir Hussain To Two Years In Jail In Delhi Riots Case
A Delhi court has sentenced former Aam Aadmi Party councillor Tahir Hussain to two years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a ₹10,000 fine for abetting riotin…
Stamp Duty and Registration Charges in Selected Indian States and Union Territories (2026): A Legal and Practical Guide
Stamp duty and registration charges can significantly increase the cost of buying property in India. Learn how these charges are calculated, how Delhi and Odish…
NCLAT stays insolvency proceedings against Polycab India over ₹2.78 crore debt
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has stayed insolvency proceedings against Polycab India Limited over an alleged operational debt of ₹2.78 cr…
Gift Deed vs Sale Deed vs Will: Choosing the Right Transfer Instrument
Choosing between a Gift Deed, Sale Deed and Will affects when property ownership passes, whether payment is required, and how much control the owner retains. Un…
Encumbrance Certificate: Why You Need One Before Buying Land
An Encumbrance Certificate helps prospective land buyers examine registered transactions that may affect a property's legal or financial position. Learn what an…
Power of Attorney for Property Transactions: Risks and Safeguards
A Power of Attorney can make property transactions easier when the owner cannot personally handle every step, but it does not itself transfer ownership. Learn h…
Medical Negligence: How to Know If You Have a Case
A failed treatment or unexpected complication does not automatically amount to medical negligence. This article explains how Indian law assesses duty of care, b…
Understanding IRDAI Grievance Redressal for Policyholders
Policyholders in India have several ways to raise complaints when an insurer delays, rejects or mishandles a claim. Understand the roles of insurers, IRDAI’s Bi…
Insurance Claim Rejected? Here’s What You Can Legally Do
An insurance claim rejection does not always mean the insurer’s decision is legally justified. Understand how to review the rejection, raise a formal grievance …