The Supreme Court dismissed an appeal seeking substitution of a legal heir, holding that a Will cannot be treated as genuine when the only attesting witness admitted, “I do not know the contents of my chief affidavit” and “I do not know the contents of the will.” The Court emphasized that even the slightest doubt about an attestor’s credibility makes proving a Will extremely difficult.
Today, On 17th April, The Supreme Court agreed to examine if Muslims can be governed by the secular Indian Succession Act for ancestral property matters instead of Shariat law. A Bench led by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna took note of a Kerala resident’s plea seeking such governance without renouncing Islam.
NEW DELHI: On Tuesday, January 28, 2025, Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna made an important statement regarding inheritance laws in India. He said that every person should have the freedom to stop following a religion and choose to be governed by secular inheritance laws. This right should apply to people of all religions equally.
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The Supreme Court will hear Dr. K.A. Paul’s petition regarding the Tirupati laddu controversy on November 22. The case involves allegations of adulteration in the sacred prasadam, causing distress among Hindus. An independent Special Investigation Team has been ordered to ensure a thorough inquiry into the claims of compromised quality.
During the Rajasthan High Court’s platinum jubilee celebrations, Prime Minister Modi emphasized the judiciary’s backing for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), seen as a secular alternative to personal laws. The Supreme Court noted the government’s consideration of a UCC draft. The case involves a Muslim woman seeking to exit Sharia law for inheritance rights.
Today, (on April 29),The Supreme Court of India hears a petition challenging the application of Shariat law to non-believers, brought by a former Muslim seeking equal inheritance rights. The court recognizes legal uncertainties and grants the petitioner the liberty to amend her plea for the next hearing in July 2024. The case highlights the conflict between personal and secular laws.
