Gift Under Transfer of Property Act

A gift is a gratuitous transfer of a property of any nature to the other person. It is a voluntary transfer from one person to the other. Generally, a transfer without consideration is void.

But a gift is an exception to the rule that without consideration an agreement of transfer is void. A gift is given under natural love and affection. This is the reason that even law has put it in a different table.KEEP READING

Ownership and Possession - Law Note

Austin- Ownership is a right indefinite in point of user unrestricted in point of disposition and unlimited in point of duration.

From above definition we find three elements:
1. Indefinite user.
2. Unrestricted disposition (dispose off)
3. Unlimited duration.KEEP READING

Extortion in the Indian Penal Code

Extortion is defined in section 383, chapter XVII of the Indian Penal Code. It is an offence against property. To understand what amounts to extortion, certain essential elements are required to be fulfilled.

Any person who commits an offence of extortion shall be punished for imprisonment up to three years or fine or both. It is a cognizable and non-bailable offence.KEEP READING

Fifth Schedule of Constitution of India

Fifth Schedule: Article 244(1)

Provisions as to the Administration and Control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes

PART A – GENERAL

1. Interpretation: In this Schedule, unless the context otherwise requires, the expression “State” does not include the States of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram.KEEP READING

Seventh Schedule of Constitution of India

Seventh Schedule
(Article 246)
List I – Union List

1. Defence of India and every part thereof including preparation for defence and all such acts as may be conducive in times of war to its prosecution and after its termination to effective demobilisation.

2. Naval, military and air forces; any other armed forces of the Union.KEEP READING

Ninth Schedule of Constitution of India

Ninth Schedule
(Article 31B)

1. The Bihar Land Reforms Act, 1950 (Bihar Act XXX of 1950).
2. The Bombay Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act, 1948 (Bombay Act LXVII of 1948).
3. The Bombay Maleki Tenure Abolition Act, 1949 (Bombay Act LXI of 1949).
4. The Bombay Taluqdari Tenure Abolition Act, 1949 (Bombay Act LXII of 1949).KEEP READING

Indian Succession Act, 1925

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Read the terms and conditions. If you agree then proceed and download. Since this PDF is not created by me I am not responsible for any error, mistypes, or mistakes (if any). Please download only if you agree.KEEP READING

Tenth Schedule of Constitution of India

Tenth Schedule: Article 102(2) and Article 191(2)

Provisions as to disqualification on ground of defection.

1. Interpretation.
In this Schedule, unless the context otherwise requires,-
(a) “House” means either House of Parliament or the Legislative Assembly or, as the case may be, either House of the Legislature of a State;KEEP READING

11th Schedule-Constitution-of-India

Eleventh Schedule: (Article 243G)

1. Agriculture, including agricultural extension.
2. Land improvement, implementation of land reforms, land consolidation and soil conservation.
3. Minor irrigation, water management and watershed development.
4. Animal husbandry, dairying and poultry.
5. Fisheries.
6. Social forestry and farm forestry.KEEP READING

Twelfth Schedule of Constitution of India

Twelfth Schedule: (Article 243W)

1. Urban planning including town planning.
2. Regulation of land-use and construction of buildings.
3. Planning for economic and social development.
4. Roads and bridges.
5. Water supply for domestic, industrial and commercial purposes.
6. Public health, sanitation conservancy and solid waste management.KEEP READING