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June 19, 2020
There are certain legal provisions with respect to a lockdown which one must be aware about. Furthermore, there is a kind of confusion as a result of misinformation circulated over the net about Section 144. When it is announced that …
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April 8, 2020
“Information is the currency of democracy” quoted Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States of America. This means that democracy cannot survive if the citizens of a country are uninformed. Informed citizens are both more likely to be …
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April 7, 2020
The Right to Information Act (2005) has given ordinary citizens a right to access information from the Government on virtually all areas at the Central, State, and Local levels. Under this act, the Public Authorities are compelled to give information …
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April 6, 2020
The Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, has given the Citizens of India perhaps their most potent weapon in their quest for good governance. This Act ensures that through the process of submitting a Right to Information (RTI) application, any …
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March 16, 2020
JURISDICTION The City Civil Court similar to the other civil courts is governed by the Code of Civil Procedure. 1908. The City Civil Court is subordinate to the District Court which in turn is subordinate to the High …
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March 15, 2020
There are two basic types of law which are dealt by the Courts — criminal and civil. Criminal law deals with wrongs against society as a whole, while civil law deals with wrongs against a person or his property. A …
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March 15, 2020
All suits of a civil nature of which the value does not exceed five hundred rupees are cognizable by the Court of Small Causes. The State Government, by order, can also direct that all suits of a civil nature, upto …
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March 8, 2020
We all know how to create wealth and how to manage wealth. In this article we learn how to distribute wealth! We are born, therefore death is certain. So beforeour death we can predetermine the disposal of our wealth by …
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March 8, 2020
The following are some commonly asked questions for which quick and easily accessible answers are often hard to find. If at all some explanation is found, it is usually in extremely lengthy official terms. Our aim is to attempt …
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March 7, 2020
Q.1 What is a Will and the benefits of making one? Ans: A Will is a written document in which you provide for:- the administration of your estate/assets when you die; and the distribution of your possessions in specific …
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March 7, 2020
Suits and Proceedings that can be filed in a Family Court: a. For Declaring a marriage to be null and void, restitution of conjugal rights or judicial separation or dissolution of marriage b. For A declaration as to the …
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March 7, 2020
Under the Maintenance and Welfare of Senior Citizens Act, 2007(“Act”), some relevant Parts and Sections dealing with various areas of concern to Senior Citizens are provided below. Maintenance of Parents and Senior Citizens: Section 4. Maintenance of Parents …
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March 6, 2020
This is a legislative Act in India that seeks to protect women from sexual harassment at their place of work. It was passed by the Lok Sabha (the lower house of the Indian Parliament) on 3 September 2012. It …
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March 6, 2020
The High Court is the second highest judicial authority in the country. It comes next to the Supreme Court of India. All the States have their respective High Courts, but in some cases, their maybe a single High Court for …
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March 5, 2020
A member or shareholder in a Cooperative Society is entitled to nominate a person or persons to whom the shares should be transferred by the Society after the demise of the member. The concept of nomination is to …
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March 5, 2020
It is very important for the Applicant to know under which Act he/she is applying to the Court. If you are married under your personal law you have to apply under your personal law, however if you are married under your personal …
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March 4, 2020
It is very important for the Applicant to know under which Act he/she is applying to the Court. If you are married under your personal law you have to apply under your personal law, however if you are married under your personal …
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March 4, 2020
The newly added Section 498A to the Indian Penal Code was a saviour of married women who were exposed to cruelty and dowry demands from the husband and his relatives. However there were thousands of women who did not fall within the ambit …
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March 3, 2020
Every person who has a right in moveable and immoveable property has a right to dispose of the same during his life time. However Will is a concept by which that right is exercised, by the owner of that …
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March 3, 2020
PIL is a concept devised by the Supreme Court as means of redressal of grievances of person or group of persons, who are not in a position to approach the Court because of any disability such as poverty, illiteracy …
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February 1, 2020
The Indian National Flag is a Symbol of our Nation’s Sovereignty and National Pride. It represents the hopes and dreams of the Citizens of India. Disrespecting and Insulting the National Flag is an offence which is punishable under the Prevention of …
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February 1, 2020
The rights of women have come a long way today since the age when a woman was looked after by her father during her childhood, by her husband when she got married and by her son after she was widowed! …
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February 1, 2020
The Companies Act, 2013 passed by the Parliament has received the assent of the President of India on 29th August, 2013. The Act consolidates and amends the law relating to companies. The Companies Act, 2013 has been notified in the …
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February 1, 2020
Before seeking reliefs from the Court it is extremely important to know what are the boundaries within which you can claim the reliefs. Very recently, a man lost his case for Divorce because the Court held that he …
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February 1, 2020
As per eminent Jurist and Advocate late Mr. N.A. Palkhiwala, there is no Act, more draconian post-independence than Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1971 hereafter referred to as “the P.P. Act”. Due to the delay in …
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December 10, 2018
A Domicile Certificate proves that an individual is a resident of a particular state or union territory. If you are a resident of Maharashtra, a domicile certificate will help you get preference in the case of admission in Pharmacy, Medical …
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August 14, 2014
The first thought that hit me when I saw Sheela for the very first time was that this woman seems to have gone through hell! Her hair was uncombed, clothes were crumpled and she was trying to hide a burnt …
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August 6, 2014
Vehicle Registration involves the recording of a motor vehicle in the official records after due verification. Vehicle Registration is mandatory under the law and is essential to prove the ownership of a vehicle. It is also required during the sale …
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August 6, 2014
The motor vehicle insurance certificate is a legal requirement as per Chapter XI of the Motor Vehicle Act 1988 (sec 146 & 147). It also gives financial protection from accidental risk. It is very dangerous, not to mention illegal, to …
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August 6, 2014
A Caste Certificate is issued to people of various caste categories like OBC, BC, NT, SC, VJ and ST etc. This certificate allows the holder to receive numerous benefits from the Government like jobs and job promotions in Government Organizations, …
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August 6, 2014
The Government of India provides several facilities for citizens above the age of 60 years. The senior citizen certificate allows citizens to receive numerous benefits like discounts in Railways, Airlines, Bank interest rates and other benefits. For more information on …
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August 5, 2014
Under the Law, there are two kinds of offences, namely Bailable and Non-Bailable Offences. The following are a few points to differentiate between the two: Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, offences have been classified as ‘bailable’ and ‘non-bailable’ offences. …
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August 5, 2014
The safety of women has become a major concern across India. Recent incidents have shown that sometimes a woman cannot even be assured of her safety with the Police. The following are a few privileges ensured under the Police Procedures …
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August 5, 2014
Every individual has a right to be treated fairly and in accordance with the law, this applies even when an individual is arrested. The following are a few points to remember if you ever get arrested: The Police personnel carrying …
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July 25, 2014
The Supreme Court, has delivered a much awaited judgment by the common man. The judgment (Arnesh Kumar Vs. State of Bihar &Anr) has effectively rewritten the relationship between the police and public. The important verdict arises from an appeal preferred …
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July 19, 2014
This is a basic step by step explanation on how to file an RTI Application and, if no action is taken, how to escalate the situation by filing an Appeal. How to File an RTI Application: Step 1 …
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July 17, 2014
Procedure to file a complaint: Complaints may be made to the Commission in any language. No fee shall be chargeable on such complaints. The complaint shall disclose a complete picture of the matter leading to the complaint. The …
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July 15, 2014
GOVERNMENT SERVANTS REGULATION OF TRANSFERS AND PREVENTION OF DELAY IN DISCHARGE OF OFFICIAL DUTIES ACT, 21 of 2006 Also known as Right to Services Act (Lokadhikar) Or Transfers and Delays Act (Applicable only to Maharashtra Government bodies.) The First an …
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