SangsLegal News A nominee can access funds from the deceased account holder's bank account, but the received amount will be subject to succession laws: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court has recently stated that a nominee can access funds from the deceased account holder's bank account, but the received amount will be subject to succession laws. The legal heirs of the deceased will have the right to claim the funds as per the relevant laws.The High Court referenced the ruling of the Supreme Court in the case of Ram Chander Talwar and another versus Devender Kumar Talwar and others in 2010. In the Ram Chander Talwar case, the Supreme Court had established that any funds received by the nominee under Section 45-ZA(2) of the 1949 Act would be considered as part of the deceased depositor's estate and distributed in accordance with the applicable rules of succession.

SangsLegal News Simply having a benchmark disability should not prevent an individual from pursuing medical education :Supreme Court

The supreme court recently held that simply having a benchmark disability should not prevent an individual from pursuing medical education, unless the disability assessment board has determined that the candidate is unable to successfully study the MBBS course.

SangsLegal News Notaries executing marriage and divorce deeds is in violation of the law :The Ministry of Law & Justice

The Ministry of Law & Justice has instructed all Notaries to refrain from executing marriage and divorce deeds as they are not authorized as Marriage Officers. In an Office Memorandum released by the Department of Legal Affairs, Notaries have been advised that performing marriage and divorce deeds is in violation of the law.

SangsLegal News Statements made by the lawyer during judicial proceedings are protected by privilege :Supreme Court

The Supreme Court recently upheld the dismissal of a defamation suit against an advocate, stating that statements made by the lawyer during judicial proceedings are protected by doctrine of absolute privilege.

SangsLegal News Developer bound To Compensate Buyer for Offering Flat without Completion and Firefighting Certificates:Supreme Court