Table of Contents Introduction The Lengthiest Constitution of the World Establishment of a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic SOVEREIGNTY SECULARISM DEMOCRACY SOCIALIST REPUBLIC JUSTICE LIBERTY AND FRATERNITY Parliamentary form of Government Parliamentary v. Presidential System A unique blend of rigidity and flexibility Fundamental Rights Article 14 Article 15 Article 16 Article 17 Article 18 Article … Read more
Who is Advocate? Advocate is a person authorized to appear in a litigation on behalf of a party. An advocate should possess a law degree and is enrolled with a Bar Council, as prescribed by the Advocates Act, 1961. Advocates are the only class of persons legally entitled to practice law. Advocates provide legal advice … Read more
E. SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND PUNISHMENT THEREFOR Section 11 of Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 : Sexual harassment A person is said to commit sexual harassment upon a child when such person with sexual intent,- (i) utters any word or makes any sound, or makes any gesture or exhibits any object or part … Read more
Section 437 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 contemplates that any person arrested or detained in a non-bail able offence, the Court other than Sessions Court may grant him bail What is the format of Bail Application? How to prepare bail application? What are the documents to be attached with bail application? Sample format of … Read more
It Caveat petition is explained under Section 148A of Civil Procedure Code, 1908. Caveat petition is defined as the precautionary measure taken by an individual who holds a great fear or nervousness that some of the other cases against him or her are going to be filed in the court of law related to any … Read more
An Affidavit is an oath, declare to be true and one should present before a Magistrate or an authorize officer. It is in a written statement, used to prove the truthfulness of a statement in court. Format of an Affidavit I, ———————–S/o———————Daughter of ——————-, aged around ———-years, resident of ——————–, do hereby solemnly affirm and … Read more
A marriage certificate in Maharashtra is a legal document certifying a bride and bridegroom’s matrimonial bond. The State Government concerned is empowered to grant marriage certificates in any State of India. The District Marriage Registrar shall issue a marriage certificate, as per religious marriage and special marriage laws. In India, under two statutes, namely the … Read more
All legal action can only be taken once notice has been served upon the entity or individual you wish to take to court. It is only this process that legalises bringing a matter to court. The intimation sent is known as a legal notice. A legal notice is, therefore, a formal communication to a person … Read more
Arya Samaj marriages are very simple to execute and the rituals are straight. Couples from different religions who fall under the broad umbrella of Hindus in India can perform Arya Samaj. This is a choice and wiling preference for couples where one person belongs to Buddhism, Jainism or Sikh religion. The ceremony performs adhering to … Read more
Changing one’s name, adding initials or even just one letter is regular in India, more so than in many parts of the world. We believe in Vaastu, numerology, and it’s common for women from many communities to change their first and last names after marriage. Given how common this is, you would expect the procedure … Read more
Just like the boundaries between the countries and the rules to import and export goods across these borders, there are also boundaries between the states in a country. And so are the provisions made by the Government for trading assets and products across the states are valid. Let’s get to see and understand what is … Read more
The Supreme Court of India, in 2006, made it mandatory to register all marriages. In India, a marriage can either be registered under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 or under the Special Marriage Act, 1954. The Hindu Marriage Act applies to Hindus, whereas the Special Marriage Act applies to all citizens of India irrespective of … Read more
While the memorandum of association works as a charter that defines the scope and limitations of the company, an article of association functions as a legal document that lays down rules regarding the management of the company. The Memorandum helps to define the relationship that the company has with its members and the rights those … Read more
While the concept of divorce was met with criticism in the past, the times are changing in India. Women no longer feel the need to stay in unhappy marriages for the sake of society. Therefore, we see more and more couples agreeing to split into amicable terms, which was something u heard of before. But, … Read more
A divorce is among the most traumatic occurrences for any couple. To add to this, it can also be a long-winded and costly affair in India if divorce is contested. Even couples who mutually agree to the divorce, however, must prove that they have been separated for a year before the courts consider their plea. … Read more