The Patna High Court quashed Bihar government proceedings cancelling old land records in Katihar and ordered restoration of disputed jamabandis. Justice Sourendra Pandey held that property rights cannot be taken away through summary action without due process and hearing affected parties.
The Delhi High Court held that daughters cannot claim inheritance or partition rights in agricultural land where succession opened before the 2005 Hindu Succession Act amendment, ruling that such cases remain governed by the Delhi Land Reforms Act, under which male lineal descendants receive preference in succession.
Today, On 9th January, The mosque committee has approached the Supreme Court, requesting the district magistrate to ensure the status quo on a well located outside the mosque. The committee fears potential changes to the well’s current condition amid rising tensions. The plea emphasizes the importance of preserving communal harmony. The Supreme Court’s response is awaited on this matter.
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Today, On 29th November, The Supreme Court will hear a plea from the mosque committee on December 9 regarding the Mathura Shahi Idgah complex dispute. The case revolves around ownership and religious significance, with Hindu claims asserting the mosque was built on Lord Krishna’s birthplace. The court’s decision could impact future religious site disputes.