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Person accused of murder or abetting it cannot inherit victim's property: SC

The Supreme Court has delivered a landmark ruling. Individuals accused of murder or abetting murder cannot inherit property from the victim. This disqualification applies to both wills and intestate succession. The court stated that this bar holds even if a trial is ongoing. Principles of justice and equity support this decision.

9 May 2026 3:56 pm