Consumer Protection Act, 2019
The Bill has been passed by the Lok Sabha on 30/07/2019 and has been assented by the President on 9th of August 2019 thus, making it an Act (35 of 2019) For hindi click here. Salient Features of the Bill […]
The Code on Wages Bill, 2019 Passed By Both The Houses, Read The Bill Text Here.
Rajya Sabha passed The Code on Wages Bill, 2019 on 02-August-2019 after due consideration and discussion. Lok Sabha has already passed the bill on July 30, 2019. The Bill will become an Act after Presidential assent. It will be the […]
THE NATIONAL INVESTIGATION AGENCY (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2019
NIA was constituted under the NIA Act, 2008 as aftermath of the Mumbai Terror attack of 2008. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) acts as the Central Counter Terrorism Law Enforcement Agency. The agency is authorised to investigate any terror related […]
The Right to Information (Amendment) Bill, 2019
Information is a basic human right and the fundamental foundation for the formation of democratic institution. Nelson Mandela Bill passed in Lok Sabha on 22nd July and in Rajya Sabha on 26 July. The bill seeks to amend provision relating […]
Once Court is satisfied that witnesses were present at the scene of occurrence and their evidence inspires confidence then the same cannot be discarded on the sole ground of relationship with the deceased: Allahabad High Court
It is also well settled legal position that the quality and not the quantity of witnesses which is material and conviction can be based even on a single testimony if it is found to be trustworthy.
Banks liable to compensate 100 Rupees per day as a penalty for delay in reimbursement for failed ATM transactions
any customer is entitled to receive such compensation for the delay, only if a claim is lodged with the issuing bank within 30 days of the date of the transaction.
Step-mother is entitled for maintenance from her step-son : Chhattisgarh High Court
“Traditional norms and values of the Indian society has laid stress on providing care for the elderly and in our country, the mother is worshipped as the goddess Lakshmi (Goddess of prosperity) of the house. The Sruti (Taittiriya Upanishad) emphatically declares: “MATRU DEVO BHAVA” (Let thy mother be thy God).” – Hon’ble Justice Sanjay K. Agarwal
Bail application of a juvenile is maintainable only under Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 and not under CrPC: Chattisgarh High Court
Short Note: The Question for consideration before the Hon’ble court while dealing with two bail applications under Section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (for short ‘the Code’)was: “Whether in view of non obstante clause contained in Section 12 […]
The gaps in Apartment Act regarding registration can be filled by Societies Act: Allahabad High Court
“The Courts are obliged to interpret the laws to avoid “head on collusion” between the two statutory provisions of an enactment or two the enactments.”
“In the instant case the provisions of the above two enactments have to be construed in such a way that the gaps in one ie., the Apartment Act may be filled up by taking aid of the other enactment ie., the Societies Act in so far as the matter of registration is concerned.”
Two “INDIAN WOMEN LAWYER” in TIME 100 most influential people list
Consensual sexual acts of adults (i.e. persons above the age of 18 years who are competent toconsent, which should be free, voluntary and devoid of any duress or coercion) in private is not an offence.