"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 […]
Since the beginning of mankind, humans have resorted to violence to settle disagreements. Therefore, the suffering surrounding the violence has been immense ever since. Moreover, just like the advancements in all aspects of life, violence has also been right up there. Earlier, people used to fight with swords to acquire the lands of other kings. […]
Independent directors, per India regulations, play a pivotal role in balancing corporate interests and enhancing governance in companies. As per the Companies Act 2013, they offer expertise without being involved in daily operations. Their role spans guidance, risk management, stakeholder protection, and ethical oversight. Qualifications are stringent, ensuring independence. There are limits on directorships, and […]
What can you do if your employer does not pay your salary or infinitely delays it? It is quite common in India for employers to deny salary to employees, especially at the time of firing them. They think that employee’s have no options or the resources to pursue a case against an employer. In reality, […]
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 […]
Interpretation of statute is one important task assigned to the courts by which they interpret the statute or law when there is question of law comes to it which is not precisely answered in the statute, and its lead to ambiguity and superficiality in the application of the law. Courts uses their analytical reasoning and […]
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 […]
Insurance has a deep-rooted history in India. Various forms of writing can be seen in Manusmriti, Dharmasastra, and Arthashastra. This blog unfolds the history of Insurance law and its development in India. It further discusses the regulatory body of Insurance in India, its roles and functions, and powers and responsibilities. We further delve into the […]