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Judicial and Quasi-Judicial Acts

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 09-May-2023 17:25:28

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Despite the possibility of maliciousness, a judge cannot be held liable for any actions or words used in the course of performing his judicial duties. Judges should be free to carry out their duties independently and without fear of repercussions.                                 A judicial officer is protected under the Judicial Officers Protection Act of 1850 from being held accountable for any actions he takes or is instructed to take while performing his judicial duties. He is protected even if he goes beyond his authority as ... Read More

International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA)

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 09-May-2023 17:18:12

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The international management and governance of biological diversity have reached a significant turning point with the implementation of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture. It is a distinctive convention that aims to address both the global demand for food security and common international objectives pertaining to the access and benefit-sharing principles found in the Convention on Biological Diversity. It symbolizes the commitment of the international community to a new type of international synergy. As a result, this Treaty helps to raise human standards of living, prevent hunger, and protect biological diversity. Objectives of ... Read More

International Federation for Human Rights

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 09-May-2023 17:01:16

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Human rights organizations are united by the non-governmental International Federation for Human Rights. The third-oldest international human rights organization in the world after Save the Children and Anti-Slavery International was founded in 1922. Meaning of International Federation for Human Rights International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) was the result of 10 national organizations who joined together in 1922 to form it. It now consists of 178 human rights organizations from around 100 different nations. The local, regional, and global actions of its member groups are coordinated and supported by FIDH. Independent and unaffiliated with any party or religion ... Read More

Intergenerationally: Definition and Meaning

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 09-May-2023 16:50:45

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A disagreement between youth and adults or a more abstract conflict between two generations, which frequently incorporates generalized prejudices against one generation, are both examples of intergenerational conflicts. This phrase refers to a generation that, against the will of another, does not support that generation and makes it difficult for that generation to take action. Meaning of Intergenerationally A reliance between generations is known as an intergenerational contract, and it is predicated on the idea that, in keeping with the terms of the agreement, later generations will render a service to a generation that has previously rendered the ... Read More

Insurance and Compensation for Workplace Accidents

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 09-May-2023 16:44:13

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Accidents in the workplace are an unfortunate reality that employees and employers must deal with. While employers have a responsibility to provide a safe working environment, accidents can still happen in any workplace, no matter how cautious we are. When an employee is injured or falls ill due to work-related activities, it is the employer's responsibility to provide compensation and insurance benefits. Therefore, employers are generally required to provide workers' compensation insurance, which covers medical expenses, lost wages, and other related costs. Who is Eligible? Employees who have suffered an injury or illness while working or as a ... Read More

Institution of Actuaries

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 09-May-2023 16:37:28

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In the United Kingdom, the actuarial profession is governed by the Actuaries Act of 2006. It creates the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries as the governing body for the actuarial profession in the UK and specifies the educational requirements and professional behaviour expectations for actuaries. The Act further guarantees the protection of the general public by mandating that only licenced actuaries may offer actuarial services to the general public. Meaning of Actuary According to the Actuaries Act of 2006, Section 2 Clause 1(a), "Actuary" means a person skilled in determining the present effects of future contingent events or in ... Read More

Injunction: Meaning and Types

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 09-May-2023 17:07:36

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In a given circumstance, if a court believes that the victim needs relief, then the respective judge may issue an injunction. The purpose to give such remedy is to stop a wrong from being committed or from continuing once it has already been started. A party may be subject to criminal, civil, or contempt of court sanctions if they disregard an injunction issued by a court. In most circumstances, the plaintiff requests an injunction to stop the harm from happening again, even though most people seek monetary remedies (damages) for the hurt they have endured. Meaning of Injunction ... Read More

Human Capital: Definition and Meaning

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 09-May-2023 16:20:17

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The importance of human capital to a corporate world or in everyday life is one of the most essential features, as it ensures overall quality of life. Specifically, in the corporate world, human resources (HR) departments, which are in charge of managing and optimising the workforce, are responsible for managing such different skill sets. For example, skill set of hiring, employee training, employee retention and development, reporting, and analytics. Besides, workforce planning and strategy are also included. What is the Meaning of Human Capital? A nation's current pool of skill, aptitude, expertise, education, and information is referred to ... Read More

Honour Killing and Laws in India

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 09-May-2023 16:10:02

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India is a country where there are many religions, castes, creeds, languages, etc., each with its own rules and regulations. The customs and traditions of every caste or group may vary from place to place. These customs and traditions apply even to marriages. When these marriages do not take place according to the rules set by these customs and traditions, the so called guardians of these take adverse action against the groom and the bridegroom by killing them and naming it “honour killing”. What is Honour Killing? Human Rights defines ‘honour killings’ as acts of violence, generally murder, committed ... Read More

Hate Crimes: Meaning and Causes

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 09-May-2023 15:58:29

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It may come as a surprise that there is no common understanding of the word "hate crime, " despite the fact that it is used in a variety of situations, disciplines, and jurisdictions. As a result, even within practice silos, disagreements among academics, legislators, and policymakers might arise when the subject is discussed. Some people believe that a "hate crime" is a phenomenon that encompasses the entire spectrum of hostilities directed at minority communities generally, from what would technically be deemed criminal crimes to discrimination, hate speech, and even microaggressions. For some people, the phrase "hate crime" refers ... Read More

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