The Gendered Landscape of Inheritance Law in India Inheritance law in India has long been shaped by patriarchal traditions, religious customs, and legal frameworks that privileged the male lineage. Women, especially daughters and widows, have historically been excluded from inheriting family property, especially ancestral or the joint family property. These exclusions were rooted not only […]
Supreme Court Declines Lalit Modi’s Plea To Direct BCCI To Indemnify ₹10.65 Cr FEMA Penalty: A Turning Point in Legal and Extradition Dynamics
On June 30, 2025, the Supreme Court of India issued a landmark judgment dismissing a petition filed by Lalit Modi, the former IPL Commissioner, which sought to compel the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to indemnify him for a ₹10.65 crore penalty imposed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) under the Foreign Exchange […]
