Legal Question in Criminal Law in India

2 daughter-in-laws purchased residential premises from their father-in-law in 1960 -. Registered sale deed was made with lease given to mother-in-law for 50 years -.
mother-in-law never resided there (beig in seperate city) -. antique pieces were there in the premises - these antique pieces worth Rs.25 lacs have been theft away by one daughter-in-law with her husband - Other daughter-in-law has filed police complaint for theft - matter settled amicably and cheque paid for rs.11 lacs - Cheque returned alleging never issued, being old instrument, is used - now in Cross-examination the accused advocate is asking to produce antique pieces bills - how to submit these bills ? is keeping bills upto 49 years mandatory ? Is showing these pieces in incoME TAX returns must ? kindly guide

Asked on 8/03/09, 10:14 pm

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yes, a proof has to be there with regard to ownership of antique pieces. one also has to show the value of these antique piece in a depreciating or appreciating manner in one's own income tax return. in case one daughter in law cannot produce it, it may be shown that these pieces belonged to mother in law. some proof of ownership has to be given in order to sustain the case.

Answered on 8/03/09, 11:57 pm

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