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Tuesday, February 3, 2026
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Topic: property

Rejecting waqf board’s claim over 400-acre land, how Kerala HC upheld state govt’s power of scrutiny

Case revolves around tract of land in Vadakkekara village in Ernakulam district which was gifted in 1950 by a businessman to a college management committee via ‘endowment deed’.

‘Tribunals can restore property if gift deed terms not met’. What SC said, protecting rights of elderly

Top court says 2007 welfare act is aimed at securing rights of senior citizens, given the challenges they face, underlining the need for a liberal interpretation of the law.

How SC interpreted key constitutional provisions while curtailing state acquisition of private property

SC said the intention behind placing directive principles of state policy in the Constitution was not for them to be rigid but for them to change with the circumstances and times.

ED’s grounds for Soren arrest: ‘Land obtained via syndicate, details found in revenue official’s phone’

Former Jharkhand CM was arrested Wednesday night over alleged illegal acquisition and possession of property in city. Soren has refuted charges and moved SC against his arrest.

India’s affluent likely to number 100 mn in next 3 yrs, says Goldman Sachs, cites increase in assets

The Rise of Affluent India report noted that the affluent segment — roughly 4% of India’s working-age population — has expanded 12 times faster than overall population in past 4 years.

How Tamil actor Manikandan came to buy Chennai property where Google CEO Sundar Pichai grew up

Manikandan, who had walked by the property daily for 10 years without knowing it was the Pichais' ancestral home, says he plans to build a house for his family here.

How stamp duty and registration charges are calculated on property?

Stamp duty estimation depends on the value of the property. Every Indian state has its own models upheld by which it is determined.

Haryana passes bill for recovery of damages to property, makes ‘planners’ liable too

The bill provides for recovery of damages to public or private property during the course of an agitation. Opposition says it encourages 'dictatorship'.

Realty tax sop is unlikely to make a dent in metro cities due to caps

Modi govt has raised the differential between circle rate and agreement value of residential properties to 20%. But the sop is limited in scope, say developers.

Why not gift inheritance early? Parents shouldn’t wait to pass down their wealth

Many fear the risk of passing on money too early will lead to spoiled kids and little motivation. But gifting early could also give access to capital and help create opportunities.

On Camera

Floundering PM Internship Scheme has seen 44% drop out since 2024 launch. Budget deals drastic blow

Only 21 percent of interns complete programme as Centre slashes budget by over 50% after poor joining and high attrition.

CDS Gen Chauhan in Armenia, focus on deeper defence ties including new deals

Armenia has procured significant defence equipment from India, including artillery guns, multi-barrel rocket launchers, air defence system, sniper rifles, weapons locating radars, anti-drone weapons.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.