Miscellaneous Legal Articles Problems Faced by Working Women in India July 17, 2010 / July 18, 2010 | 11 Comments on Problems Faced by Working Women in India The status of Indian women has undergone considerable change. Though Indian women are far more independent and aware of their legal rights, such as right to work, equal treatment, property and maintenance, a majority of women remain unaware of these rights. There are other factors that affect their quality of life such as age of […] Read more » Legal Rights
Miscellaneous Legal Articles Child’s Actual Age Matters under Indian Law July 16, 2010 / July 18, 2010 | 1 Comment on Child’s Actual Age Matters under Indian Law As per Indian law, a minor cannot be convicted in the same manner as an adult. Also, a child can never be imprisoned or given a death sentence. Indian Law: Juvenile Justice Act Governs Juveniles and Minors As per Indian law, the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, defines a juvenile as a […] Read more »
Legal India All India Bar Examination 2010 July 16, 2010 / July 18, 2010 | 2 Comments on All India Bar Examination 2010 The All India Bar Examination aims to test a lawyer’s competence to practice legal profession in India. It will test a candidate’s analytical abilities and basic legal knowledge. It intends to set a minimum standard for eligibility to practice law. All those students who want to practice law, after completion of their law education, will […] Read more » All India Bar Examination Law Education
Legal Articles Power of Pardon in India July 5, 2010 | 1 Comment on Power of Pardon in India By Aastha Suman, 4th year, WB NUJS, Kolkata “I have always found that mercy bears richer fruits than strict justice.” –Abraham Lincoln, 16th U.S President Mercy is God’s grace, a gift to the mankind which gives all an equal chance to mend ways and to correct a deviant behaviour. This might be […] Read more » India Power of Pardon
Corporate & Commercial Law Legal Articles NEED FOR AMALGAMATION OF ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION WITH CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE May 26, 2010 | Leave a Comment By: V.G.Ranganath During ancient time arbitration, conciliation and mediation were the means of settlement of disputes outside the formal legal system. In Ramayana, Angadha, the son of Vali approached Ravana and delivered the message of Lord Rama to opt the path of peaceful settlement. In Mahabhartha, Lord Sri Krishna endeavoured to mediate between the Pandavas […] Read more » ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE NEED FOR AMALGAMATION
Legal Articles Mobile Banking May 26, 2010 | 1 Comment on Mobile Banking INTRODUCTION Mobile Banking is the hottest area of development in the banking sector and is expected to replace the credit/debit card system in future. In past two years, mobile banking users have increased three times if we compare the use of either debit card or credit card. Moreover 85-90% mobile users do not own credit […] Read more » Mobile Banking
Miscellaneous Legal Articles Indian Law on Rape as a Criminal Offence January 19, 2010 / July 19, 2010 | 4 Comments on Indian Law on Rape as a Criminal Offence Indian law treats rape as a criminal offence. It falls under criminal law in India. The Indian Penal Code (IPC) defines rape as intentional, unlawful sexual intercourse with a woman, without her permission. Section 375, of the Indian Penal Code provides that a man having sexual intercourse with a woman amounts to rape, in following […] Read more »
Legal India All SC judges will take call on HC order: CJI January 14, 2010 | 3 Comments on All SC judges will take call on HC order: CJI New Delhi: The 26 judges of the Supreme Court (SC) will together discuss and decide whether the Delhi high court’s judgment, that the office of the chief justice of India (CJI) falls within the ambit of the RTI Act, should be challenged. The verdict can be challenged only in SC. The apex court is already […] Read more »
Legal India Chief Justice of India (CJI) comes under RTI, rules Delhi High Court January 14, 2010 | Leave a Comment NEW DELHI: In a landmark verdict, the Delhi high court on Tuesday said the Chief Justice of India is a public authority and his office comes within the ambit of the RTI Act as the concept of judicial independence is not judge’s personal privilege but responsibility cast on the person. This is in sharp contrast […] Read more » Chief Justice of India CJI
Legal India Uttar Pradesh has been stopped by Apex court from demolishing temples November 3, 2009 / November 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment The Supreme Court Friday stopped the Uttar Pradesh government from demolishing three temples within the premises of. A bench of Chief Justice K.G. Balakrishnan issued this direction on an allegation by Lucknow resident Sangam Lal Pandey who told the court that there were four temples of British vintage inside the jail premises. Pandey said one […] Read more »
