“DEFAULT BAIL” IN TIMES OF COVID-19 Preface: The indefeasible right of the accused to be released on bail in accordance with proviso (a) to Section 167 (2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (hereinafter referred to as the Cr.P.C.) in default of completion of the investigation and filing of the final report within the time allowed is a right which... Read More

The Hindu Succession Act, 1956: The Determinative Criteria Is “THE DATE OF OPENING OF SUCCESSION” In the matter of: Arshnoor Singh V/s Harpal Kaur & Ors, Civil Appeal No. 5124/ 2019, Supreme Court of India, Date of Decision: 01.07.2019: Facts: ‘L’ was the owner of large tracts of agricultural land in Village Khangarh, District Ferozepur, Punjab. ‘L’ was survived by one son, namely,... Read More