2024 case stories
Plain-language explanations of Supreme Court of India judgments tagged 2024 on NyaSis.
Family & Property
Can Government demolish an Accused Person's House?
Can the state bulldoze your home because you are accused? In Re: Demolition of Structures (2024) says no demolition without notice, hearing and 15 days.
10 min read
Family & Property
How Is One-Time Alimony Set for a Short Marriage?
Is there a formula for one-time alimony? In Parvin Kumar Jain v. Anju Jain (2024), the SC fixed Rs. 5 crore for the wife and Rs. 1 crore for the son.
12 min read
Family & Property
Can a Tenant Claim a House After 12 Years?
Can a tenant become owner after 12 years? In Brij Narayan Shukla v. Sudesh Kumar (2024), the Supreme Court said no, tenancy is permissive, never adverse.
8 min read
Family & Property
Can a Divorced Muslim Woman Claim Maintenance?
Can a divorced Muslim woman claim maintenance after iddat? Yes. Mohd. Abdul Samad v. The State of Telangana (2024): Section 125 CrPC stays open to her.
11 min read