No Inheritance Rights Over Victim’s Property for Anyone Accused of Murder Or Abetting: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court held that no person can be allowed to benefit from his or her own wrongdoing, ruling that anyone accused of murdering someone or abetting the act will be barred from inheriting the victim’s property today.

Consumer Forum Cannot Decide Banking Disputes Involving Fraud, Forgery: Supreme Court On Bank Deposit Cases

The Supreme Court of India ruled consumer forums cannot decide fraud or forgery disputes in banking transactions like unauthorized fixed deposit pledges. Justices PS Narasimha and Manoj Misra said such cases belong in civil or criminal courts.