Limited Property of a Female Hindu Becomes Absolute Ownership Upon the Commencement of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956”

Posted inProperty & Succession
In Sultan Singh (Dead) through LRs and Others v. The Financial Commissioner, Government of NCT of Delhi [2026 INSC 1107], the Supreme Court has held that a widow’s pre-existing limited interest or ownership right is transformed into an absolute right under Section 14(1) of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, if the property does not come under the exception described in Section 14(2) of the Act.

Cheque Dishonour Notice Sent to Correct Address Is Validly Served Even When Received by Family Member: Supreme Court

Posted inNegotiable Instruments Act
In Sainaba v. State of Kerala & Anr [2026 INSC 1069], the Supreme Court has held that a statutory notice under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, sent by registered post to the drawer’s correct residential address constitutes valid service even when the article is received and acknowledged by a family member. Personal receipt or signature of the drawer is not indispensable where the statutory presumption of service remains unrebutted.

Police Officer Who Arrests Without Furnishing Written Grounds of Arrest Must Face Disciplinary Action

Posted inArrest & Related Matters
In Jaskaran Jeet Singh Deol v. State of Punjab [2026 INSC 1022], the Supreme Court held that an arrest is rendered illegal where the grounds of arrest are not furnished to the accused in writing. The Court further directed that disciplinary proceedings be initiated against a police officer who effects an arrest without furnishing such grounds.