In the realm of property law, a Will is one of the most important legal instruments for the distribution of a person’s assets after death. […]
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A Mahomedan dies leaving behind him a son, father and paternal grandfather. He leaves a will bequeathing his property to his paternal grandfather. Is the bequest valid?
1. Facts of the Case A, a Muslim woman, and B, a Muslim man, were not married under Islamic law. However, during their relationship, A […]
A, a Muslim woman is not married to B, a muslim man. A conceives a child from B. When the child is born, B acknowledges the child as his child. Is the child legitimate?
Facts of the Case A, a Muslim woman, and B, a Muslim man, were not married under Islamic law. However, during their relationship, A conceived […]
5. A Sunni died leaving behind leaving behind his wife, father, mother, full brother.
1. Facts of the Case ‘A’, a Sunni Muslim male, dies intestate (without leaving a will). At the time of his death, he is survived […]
4. Explain the intestate succession rules for distribution of property of a Christian.
Understanding Christian Intestate Succession in India When a Christian dies without leaving a valid Will, his or her property is distributed according to the Indian […]
30. Legitimacy of Children
Definition and Concept Under Muslim law, the legitimacy of a child is determined by the validity of the parents’ marriage. A child is considered legitimate […]
26. Legitimay of Children
Definition and Meaning Under Muslim Law, the legitimacy of a child depends upon the validity of the marriage between the parents. A child is considered […]
20. Acknowledgement of Paternity
Definition and Concept The Acknowledgement of Paternity (Iqrar-ul-Walad) in Muslim law refers to the formal declaration by a man accepting a child as his legitimate […]
4. Batli Marraige
Definition and Concept: A Batil marriage (also spelled Batil Nikah) in Muslim law refers to a void marriage, meaning it is invalid from its inception […]
2. Doctrine of Radd
Definition and Concept: The Doctrine of Radd refers to the principle of return or redistribution of inheritance shares among the existing heirs when a portion […]