In which case did the Supreme Court of India hold section 118 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 to be…
John Vallamattom v. Union of India declared section 118 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 unconstitutional for violating Article 14. The provision imposed discriminatory…
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In which case did the Supreme Court of India hold section 118 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 to be ultra vires as violating Article 14 of the Constitution?
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John Vallamattom v. Union of India declared section 118 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 unconstitutional for violating Article 14. The provision imposed discriminatory restrictions on bequests for religious or charitable purposes.
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