Important MCQs Based On Latest Supreme Court Judgments For Law Examinations

1. A, B, and C are three brothers who constitute a Hindu joint family. B executes a registered release deed in favour of A, relinquishing all his rights and interests in the joint family property for valid consideration. Later, an unregistered family settlement memorandum was also entered, proving C's severance from the joint family property.When a dispute arises years later, the trial court refuses to recognize A's exclusive ownership, holding that the release deed was not “acted upon,” and the memorandum was unregistered and therefore inadmissible.Which of the following statements correctly reflects the true legal position under Hindu law?A. The release deed is ineffective until it is acted upon through physical partition.B. The release deed immediately divests B of his coparcenary interest upon execution, regardless of subsequent implementation.C. The unregistered memorandum is wholly inadmissible for any purpose.D. Severance of status can occur only by division of property by metes and bounds.Correct Answer: BCause Title: P. ANJANAPPA (D) BY LRs VERSUS A.P. NANJUNDAPPA & ORS., Citation : 2025 LiveLaw (SC) 1074Explanation: The Supreme Court observed that a registered relinquishment deed releasing share of a coparcener in the joint family property, operates immediately regardless of its implementation.Coparcener's Release Deed Immediately Divests Rights In Joint Family Property; Unregistered Family Settlement Admissible To Prove Severance: Supreme Court2. A woman files an FIR under Sections 498A IPC and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act alleging dowry harassment by her husband and in-laws. The High Court, while hearing a petition under Section 482 CrPC / Section 528 BNSS, examines the FIR in detail, compares it with earlier complaints, finds inconsistencies, and concludes that the allegations appear to be an “afterthought.” It then quashes the FIR.Which of the following statements correctly reflects the law governing the Court's powers at the stage of quashing an FIR under Section 482 CrPC / Section 528 BNSS?(A) The High Court can examine the credibility or reliability of the allegations to prevent misuse of criminal process.(B) The High Court can conduct a limited inquiry into disputed facts if contradictions are apparent from the record.(C) The High Court cannot assess the truthfulness or otherwise of allegations in the FIR or complaint, as that would amount to holding a “mini-trial.”(D) The High Court must quash the FIR if the allegations appear improbable or inconsistent with earlier complaints.Correct Answer: CCause Title: MUSKAN VERSUS ISHAAN KHAN (SATANIYA) AND OTHERS, Citation : 2025 LiveLaw (SC) 1080Explanation: The Supreme Court set aside the Madhya Pradesh High Court's Indore bench order that had quashed an FIR under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code and the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, filed by a woman against her husband and his family. The Court criticized the High Court for holding a 'mini-trial' at the quashing stage, going into the reliability or genuineness of allegations made in the FIR/complaint.S. 482 CrPC/S. 528 BNSS | In Quashing Plea, Court Cannot Inquire Into Credibility Of Allegations In FIR/Complaint : Supreme Court3. A civil appeal was filed by two defendants against a trial court decree. Before the appeal could be heard, both appellants died. However, their legal heirs were not brought on record, and the appellate court proceeded to deliver judgment in favour of the deceased appellants. Later, the decree-holder sought to execute that appellate judgment.In this situation, which of the following statements is legally correct under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908?A. The appellate judgment is valid under Order XXII Rule 6 CPC, since the death occurred before pronouncement but after filing of appeal.B. The appellate judgment is a nullity, as it was rendered in favour of deceased parties whose legal heirs were not substituted before hearing.C. The appellate judgment remains enforceable until specifically set aside by a higher court.D. The appeal automatically stands transferred to the legal heirs even without formal substitution, if they have a beneficial interest in the outcome.Correct Answer: BCause Title: VIKRAM BHALCHANDRA GHONGADE VERSUS THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA & ORS., Citation : 2025 LiveLaw (SC) 1067Explanation: Order XXII Rule 6 CPC saves proceedings only if a party dies after the hearing but before the pronouncement of judgment. If the party dies before the hearing, the appeal abates unless legal heirs are brought on record within the limitation.Judgment Passed In Favor Of Party Who Died Before Hearing Is Nullity If Legal Heir Wasn't Brought On Record : Supreme Court4. A person was arrested in connection with a serious road accident case. During the arrest, the police officer orally informed him of the grounds of arrest but did not provide them in writing. The written grounds were furnished to him only when he was produced before the Magistrate for remand. The accused...

Important MCQs Based On Latest Supreme Court Judgments For Law Examinations

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