#property-rights
Assam Assembly introduces UCC bill, third state after Uttarakhand, Gujarat
Assam has introduced its Uniform Civil Code bill in the Assembly. This move follows similar legislation passed in Uttarakhand and Gujarat. The bill aims to standardise marriage age, prohibit polygamy, ensure equal property rights for daughters, and regulate l…
Can Nepalese citizens settle in India without permission? Uttarakhand HC asks Centre
The Uttarakhand High Court is examining the 1950 India-Nepal Treaty. It questions if Nepalese citizens have unlimited rights to live and buy property in India. The court seeks government clarity on whether Indian citizens receive similar treatment in Nepal. T…
Estate Planning: Do children have rights over father’s property? Not always — Here’s what the law says
In India, children's legal claims on property depend on whether it is ancestral or self-acquired. Ancestral property grants rights by birth, while self-acquired assets allow fathers complete control. Here are details on whether you can contest it, among other…