#RealtyNewsRoundup: Hindu Bride Of Muslim Groom Cannot Claim Husband’s Property, Rules SC

A marriage between a Hindu woman and a Muslim man is not "regular or valid", the Supreme Court ruled on January 22, adding that in such cases, the wife cannot inherit the husband's property. The top court, however, held that children born out of such an “irregular marriage” are legitimate, and are entitled to inherit the property of their father.  

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Lenders and homebuyers of Jaypee Infratech might extend by around 15 days the January-27 deadline to submit proposals to revive the debt-ridden realtors as companies bidding for it have sought more time. State-owned NBCC, Kotak Investment and Singapore-based Cube Highways are shortlisted as bidders for Jaypee Infratech, which is undergoing insolvency proceedings in the National Company Law Tribunal.

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The average ticket size of home loans of women borrowers is higher than men borrowers, show data available with Bank Bazaar, a leading financial services aggregator. After assessing a total of 1.6 million loan applications submitted in 2018, the company found out that while women borrowed an average Rs 27 lakh as home loan, men borrowed a little under Rs 23 lakh.

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Commuters in Chennai have reasons to cheers as the last 10-km stretch from AG-DMS to Washermanpet is likely to be inaugurated in February first week. With the opening of this stretch, the 45-km Phase-I of the Chennai Metro will be fully operational.

Source: Media reports