Supreme Court ruling

Supreme Court Expands Widows’ Maintenance Rights from In-Laws’ Estates

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Supreme Court Expands Widows' Maintenance Rights from In-Laws' Estates

New Delhi, January 14, 2026, 10:58 a.m. IST Supreme Court expands widows’ rights, allowing maintenance claims from in-laws’ estates under Hindu law, reinforcing equality and dignity. The Supreme Court ruled on January 13, 2026, that widowed daughters-in-law can claim maintenance from their father-in-law’s estate under Hindu law, irrespective of whether their husband died before or … Read more

Supreme Court Grants Customs Duty Exemption to Adani Power’s SEZ Electricity

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Supreme Court Grants Customs Duty Exemption to Adani Power’s SEZ Electricity

New Delhi, January 5, 2026, 4:00 p.m. IST In a landmark ruling that reshapes the taxation framework for power producers operating within Special Economic Zones (SEZs), the Supreme Court has upheld Adani Power Limited’s (APL) claim for exemption from customs duty on electricity supplied from its Mundra SEZ unit to the domestic tariff area (DTA). … Read more