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Friday, October 17, 2025
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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.

SC says kids from ‘void, voidable’ marriages are legitimate, to get share in parents’ properties

Top court’s verdict came on 2011 plea pertaining to vexatious legal issue of whether non-marital children were entitled to a share in property of their parents under Hindu laws.

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'.

18-year-old killed outside school in Punjab’s Batala over property dispute

The police said the victim suffered injuries to his head, neck and chest after being attacked with shard-edged weapons.

On Camera

Modi govt is not recognising or supporting Taliban’s beliefs. It’s engaging with Afghanistan

India’s security and strategic interests are in establishing a strong foothold in Kabul. This can be done through providing infrastructure support to Afghanistan.

Paul John Whisky, Malhar Gin win top honours at Soho India Wine & Spirits Awards 2025

Goa: Creators of the Paul John Indian Single Malt Whisky and Malhar India Craft Gin, John Distilleries registered yet another stellar showing at the...

Amit Shah announces 7th NSG hub in Ayodhya, near Ram temple, to ensure troops available 24×7

On NSG raising day, Home Minister also opens Special Operation Training Centre at NSG facility in Manesar. Besides NSG troops, it will also train state police forces.

CJI, IPS, IAS & Homebound: A wake-up call 75 years in the making

Education, reservations, govt jobs are meant to bring equality and dignity. That we are a long way from that is evident in the shoe thrown at the CJI and the suicide of Haryana IPS officer. The film Homebound has a lesson too.