Key Takeaways When a person writes a check to someone else, he or she may not be aware of the current bank balance, and the check may be returned unpaid. In such cases, the cheque drawer is given 30 days to refund the money to the payee. The Negotia ..
Key Takeaways A brief introduction of the term ‘indemnity’ and its meaning in the context of the Indian Contract Act, 1872. The specific provisions under the Indian Contract Act deal with the contract of indemnity and the rights of the in ..
Key Takeaways The rule of evidence requires each party to present the best evidence available in order to prove their claim. The Burden of Proof is qualified by the Standard of Proof, which is dependent on the assertions made. Proof beyond a reasonab ..
Key Takeaways Under Section 5 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, certain conditions must be met for a marriage to be valid; if these conditions are not met, the marriage is considered void or voidable. The parties in a void and voidable marriage have r ..
Key Takeaways An overall scenario of bigamy and a brief comparison of such practice in earlier times and today. The laws in India that discourage and prohibit the practice of bigamy and provide for strict punishment regarding such offenses.Introducti ..
Key Takeaways The Ninth Schedule contains a list of central and state legislations that are not subject to legal challenge. The 9th schedule, as well as Article 31B, was introduced to the Constitution of India in 1951 as part of the 1st amendment. It ..
Key Takeaways India's constitution guarantees religious freedom. The laws for religious offences are discussed in the Indian Penal Code. Religion-related offences are covered under Sections 295, 295A, 296, 297, and 298. Section 297 deals with tho ..
Key Takeaways The concept of ‘copyright infringement’ as per the Copyright Act, 1957 and the definition of the ‘owner of copyright’ under the Act. Certain acts that can result in copyright infringement and those acts that do n ..
Key Takeaways Cybersquatting is the process of registering an Internet domain name that is likely to be desired by another person, business, or organization in the hopes of selling it for a profit to that person, business, or organization. Unlike the ..
While according paramount importance to settlement of matrimonial dispute through mutual compromise, the Allahabad High Court has in a remarkable, refreshing, robust and rational judgment titled Ram Parvesh And 3 Others v. State of UP and Another in ..