Tag: family law

The Push for Change: Assam’s Proposal to Repeal Assam Moslem Marriages and Divorces Registration Act, 1935

Anureet Kaur & Shruti Singh

I.      Introduction The Assam Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Jogen Mohan tabled the Assam Repealing Bill, 2024 in the State Assembly. It was introduced to replace the Assam Repealing Ordinance, 2024; and repeal the pre-Independence era Assam Moslem Marriages and Divorces Registration Act, 1935 and the Assam Moslem Marriages and Divorces Registration Rules, 1935. The Continue reading

The Resurgence of Inheritance Taxation in India Boon or Bane?

Jagyansh Kumar

Abstract The debate over reintroducing inheritance taxation in India has gained attention due to comments by Congress Overseas Chairman Sam Pitroda. This tax, known as the death levy, would be levied on the property inherited by legal successors. While it aims to reduce inequality and boost revenue, critics argue it may be a double burden. Continue reading