"An advocate must carry both the constitution in his pocket and compassion in his heart."
The Age of Consent Act, 1891 (Act X of 1891) represents a crucial turning point in the history of legal reform in colonial India. This legislation, introduced during British rule, raised the age of consent for sexual intercourse within marriage or outside it from ten to twelve years, bringing the issue of child marriage and […]
Recently, while I was changing jobs, I went through my previous employment contract and the appointment letter to analyse what are the real-life implications of my resignation. Sadly, due to lack of legal knowledge, I could not claim my bonus based on the agreement. I realized I had to know how to draft a resignation […]
Approaching a gun license in India is not an easy task for everyone. The concept of a Gun License in India comes under the Arms Act of 1959. Any citizen of India who wants to own a gun is allowed to buy only NPB guns. This act has the provision which allows civilians to get […]
This law provides guidelines that help in the formation and compliance of Contracts in a regulated and organized manner. These rules and regulations provide the framework for the course of Action to be followed in case of any disputes arising from the Contracts. The Act has 266 sections and applies to the entire country except […]
Introduction Air travel serves as one of the crucial elements of our modern transportation system. As transportation by air is becoming popular among people, air accidents are also increasing day by day. The threat is not only to air passengers and cargo but also to those living on the land and their properties. The concept […]
Introduction A man’s reputation is considered valuable property and every man has a right to protect his reputation. This right is acknowledged as an inherent personal right and is a jus in rem i.e., a right good against all persons in the world. Defamation refers to any oral or written statement made by a person […]
Introduction Freedom of speech exists in clear opposition to defamation, which both operate as separate yet incompatible legal principles. False statements that damage reputation fall into the category of defamation through its two subtypes: written defamation, also known as libel and verbal defamation, known as slander. A democratic society relies on freedom of speech to […]
The Court said that it has issued several directions to ensure that those with visual impairment or other such challenges are able to complete the KYC process. “We have held there is need for change in KYC processes for the disabled. We have given 20 directions. The petitioners who suffer from acid attacks and blindness […]
Bar Associations if held to be a “State” within the meaning of Article 12 of the Constitution of India, it would certainly lead to a “chaotic” situation, the Bombay High Court held recently. A division bench of Justices Girish Kulkarni and Advait Sethna dismissed the petition filed by four advocates challenging the notice issued by the Kolhapur District Bar […]
Family law, in India is a diverse field that governs the intricacies of relationships within families. It covers a range of issues, including marriage, divorce, child custody and inheritance. This comprehensive guide aims to explain the aspects of family law in India such as Hindu law, Muslim law, Christian law, Parsi law and the Special […]