CONTRACT LABOUR LAW IN INDIA Contract labour constitutes a large section of the vast multitude of unorganised labour in the country. It is an inevitable economic necessity because the system provides much-needed employment to a large number of workers in various projects and jobs. Moreover, while some jobs are of a purely temporary nature requiring…
FORMATION AND VALIDITY OF A CONTRACT For the formation of a contract the process of proposal or offer by one party and the acceptance thereof by the other is necessary. This generally involves the process of negotiation where the parties apply their minds make offer and acceptance and create a contract. When one person signifies…
DIVORCE UNDER HINDU LAW The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 came into existence, eight years after the independence of the country. Divorce between two persons married under the Hindu Marriage Act is also governed by the same Act. Section 13 of the Hindu Marriage Act deals with the grounds on which the parties can seek a…
CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT 1986 ( “CPA”) IN INDIA The Consumer Protection Act, 1986 was enacted for better protection of the interests of consumers. The provisions of the Act came into force with effect from 15-4-87. Consumer Protection Act imposes strict liability on a manufacturer, in case of supply of defective goods by him, and a…
REGULATING THE CYBERSPACE* By Karnika Seth, Cyberlaw expert & Partner, Seth Associates Advocates & legal Consultants Can we regulate the internet? The unprecedented advent of Internet is challenging many existing models of Information society and forms of regulation. Internet is a global communication network and in its quintessence, beyond the national frontiers and does not…
Resolving The Bureaucratic Net In India Bureaucracy in India is a maze that needs an imperative solution to simplify every Individual’s existence and in general, operationalization of businesses. In India, day to day to functioning of Government is undertaken by permanent ministries and other public service agencies that issue licenses and approvals for both individuals…
Immigrant Visas FOR USA Family-based, Immediate Relatives Who is eligible? Those eligible are as follows: spouse of a U.S. citizen; parent or step-parent of a U.S citizen; child or step-child of a U.S. citizen; and spouse of a deceased U.S. citizen. Note: A step-parent or child will qualify for immigration only if the marriage creating…
Domestic Violence Act for Women’s empowerment in India Domestic Violence Act 2005 is the first significant attempt in India to recognise domestic abuse as a punishable offence, to extend its provisions to those in live-in relationships, and to provide for emergency relief for the victims, in addition to legal recourse. Why a legislation for domestic…