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Orissa High Court ruled that a wife’s rights as a Class-I heir under the Hindu Succession Act prevail over bank nomination, holding nominees act only as trustees.
Andhra Pradesh High Court reinstates an employee wrongfully retired at 58, ordering full salary, service continuity, and benefits till retirement age of 60.
Kerala High Court Full Bench rules that a Hindu wife’s maintenance rights cannot be defeated by sale of husband’s property, even to third parties.
Gujarat High Court rules that family courts must execute mutual consent divorce decrees, including agreed property terms, without forcing separate suits.
Karnataka High Court rules that appeals against acquittals in bailable offences lie only before the High Court, not the Sessions Court.