HARI SHANKAR JAIN vs UNION OF INDIA — W.P.(C) No. 290/2026

Case Summary: W.P.(C) No. 290/2026 - Hari Shankar Jain v. Union of India Petitioners sought to strike down Section 129 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, claiming the exemption of Muslim gifts from compulsory registration and stamp duty violates Article 14 (equality). The Supreme Court bench disposed of the petition, directing petitioners to approach the Law Commission of India instead, as it is the appropriate expert body for recommending legislative amendments. All pending applications were closed. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.