Where property, either by custom or the terms of its grant, devolves upon a single member of a family to the exclusion of the others, it is known as an impartible estate. An impartible estate is one which, without being one’s own separate or self-acquired property, is indivisible, and by some special law or custom, […]
Definition and Ingredients of Impartible Estates under Hindu Law
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What are the Position, Rights and Liabilities of a Shebait under Hindu Law?
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The Shebait or manager of a temple is the administrator of the properties attached to it, as regards which he is in the position of the trustee. As regard the service of the temple and the duties appertaining to it, his position is that of the holder of an office of dignity. (more…)
Rules that Govern both Gifts and Wills under Hindu Law
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Rules which govern both gifts and wills are discussed below. The leading case on Hindu gifts and wills is Tagore v. Tagore (1872 9 Beng. L.R. 377). Rule No. 1: The first important rule applicable to wills and gift-deeds is that a benignant construction should be adopted. If the real meaning and intent of the […]