June 24, 2025

Introduction The doctrine of persona designata translates to “a person considered as an individual rather than as a member of a class”, according to Black’s Law dictionary. In the law of wills, the intention of the testator remains paramount while deciding the interpretation of the said testator’s will. However, when the will’s wording creates certain doubts […]

Introduction In the construction of legal documents, such as wills and testaments, precision of language is paramount. However, ambiguous or vague terms are common in wills and testaments, which are frequently written by laypeople or without thorough legal review. In such cases, courts rely on an interpretative tool known as the doctrine of ejusdem generis,

Introduction The doctrine of donatio mortis causa (DMC) occupies a unique space in succession law, positioned halfway between a gift and a testamentary bequest. Rooted in Roman law and preserved in English and Indian jurisprudence, it reflects a human anxiety surrounding death and an urgent need to secure one’s affairs. Simply put, a donatio mortis

Introduction A waiver is essentially the intentional relinquishment of a legal right or claim. In the Indian legal context, this doctrine finds application across contract law, constitutional law, testamentary law, and various other fields. In these fields, individuals may, expressly or by conduct, with full knowledge of their existing rights, choose to abandon said right/rights.