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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. 

Introduction Wills form a foundational element of the Indian legal system, serving as a formal means through which individuals can direct the distribution and management of their estate after death. Defined under Section 2(h) of the Indian Succession Act, 1925, a will is a legal declaration made voluntarily by a person (the testator) during their

Introduction to POSH Act There was a time when women and men led separate lives based on gender-defined roles as conformed to by society. Over time, due to industrialization and globalization, the dynamics of gender have undergone radical evolution. While men were considered the sole breadwinners of the household, women were muffled and caged inside

Introduction  Section 19 Clause (b) of the Specific Relief Act, 1963, empowers a plaintiff to enforce specific performance of a contract against not just the original contracting party but also against subsequent transferees, provided certain conditions are met. This provision underscores the significance of contractual obligations and seeks to uphold the sanctity of agreements in

Abstract This article critically examines Section 14 of the Hindu Succession Act of 1956. Section 14 of this Act is significant because it covers Hindu women’s property rights, providing them complete ownership of their assets. This part is a step toward social justice for women who face excessive prejudice in inheritance affairs. This research looks