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Allahabad High Court clarifies that a wife, not an uncle, is the closest legal heir under Section 2(wa) CrPC. Landmark ruling strengthens spousal rights in criminal proceedings an…
Supreme Court upholds a Will excluding a daughter married outside the community, ruling that equity cannot override testamentary freedom once a Will is proved.
Supreme Court and High Courts clarify that income tax returns must be filed for a deceased person’s estate until assets are distributed. Legal heirs and executors must comply with…
Confused between nominee and legal heir? This CourtKutchehry Special Report explains how nominations really work, why nominees are only custodians, and the guardrails needed—like …
ITAT rules that salary arrears of a deceased employee cannot be taxed as a legal heir’s personal income. Tribunal enforces Section 159 of the Income Tax Act, safeguarding families…