Property Tax Receipts Don’t Prove Ownership: Supreme Court
SC rules property tax receipts alone cannot establish title; execution courts must adjudicate third-party claims under Order XXI CPC.
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SC rules property tax receipts alone cannot establish title; execution courts must adjudicate third-party claims under Order XXI CPC.
SAFEMA Tribunal upholds seizure of ₹2.65 crore assets, rejecting unproven family loan claims in benami proceedings.
Tribunal upholds seizure of ₹2.65 crore properties; undocumented family loan and future benefit claims rejected.
SAFEMA Tribunal confirms attachment of assets worth ₹2.65 crore, rejecting unproven family loan and future benefit claims.

The Kerala High Court refused to stay the state government’s reconstitution of the Kerala State Waqf Board, holding that the authority to nominate members lies with the government under applicable statutes. The decision underscores executive discretion in religious minority institutions' administration.
SAFEMA Tribunal allows PMLA attachment to remain effective without ED taking physical possession, preserving rights until trial concludes.
SAFEMA Tribunal allows PMLA attachment without physical possession, protects occupancy rights, and mandates rental deposits during trial.

Maharashtra’s 2025 amendment limiting lifetime trustees in public trusts has implications for corporate governance structures where trusts hold controlling stakes, notably Tata Sons. Legal debate centres on whether the move is reform or legislative overreach.
Madras High Court remands GST ITC denial on construction meant for leasing, directing re-adjudication in light of Safari Retreats’ precedent on commercial use.
Bombay HC rules Section 18 bifurcation can’t be misused by minority to block majority-approved redevelopment.
NCLAT holds personal insolvency applications cannot be misused as shield against SARFAESI possession proceedings.

NCLT ruled that leasehold rights over land constitute assets of the company and are transferable in liquidation proceedings under IBC.