Deciding two connected writ petitions arising from a common Industrial Tribunal Award, the Delhi High Court set aside the Tribunal's direction granting hotel workmen a further…
Stamp Duty Not Payable by Wife for Flat Acquired as Part of Compromise in Divorce Case: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has ruled that stamp duty is not payable by a wife for a flat acquired as part of a compromise in a divorce case. The court recognized the unique circumstances of the case. This decision provides relief to the wife and acknowledges the nature of divorce settlements. The ruling clarifies the treatment of property transfers in divorce.