Is Bribe-Giver Liable For Abetment Under S.12 Prevention Of Corruption Act Before 2018 Amendment? Supreme Court To Settle Conflicting HC Views

The Supreme Court ruled that an amendment to Section 106 of the Transfer of Property Act in Uttar Pradesh is inoperative after the parliamentary amendment of 2003. The ruling emphasized the supremacy of central laws over state laws in cases of conflict. The decision ensures uniformity in property law across the country and highlights the importance of adhering to parliamentary amendments over state-level modifications. This ruling has significant implications for property law, particularly in states with divergent laws on property transfer.