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Transfer by Co-Owner Under Transfer of Property Act

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 04-Apr-2023 16:02:48

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When more than one person owns a property, the owners are known as "co-owners." When two or more people share ownership of a property, they are known as "co-owners." Co-owners have equal ownership rights in a property based on their share. The co-owners have the right to use, dispose of, and possess the property. When a property is partitioned, the owners who arise from the partition are referred to as co-owners. Co-ownership refers to joint tenancy, tenancy in common, and tenancy by the entirety. Co-Owner: Definition In most circumstances, the co-owner of a property is a member of the same ... Read More

Time and Place of Performance of Contract

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 04-Apr-2023 15:59:04

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The Indian Contract Act of 1872 deals with the description of a legally enforceable agreement under Section 2(h). It is determined that the contract has various necessary essentials, making it a valid contract under this act. All of the important components must be met in order to create a valid and legal contract, but even when the parties to the contract have met these requirements, the contract's legality or validity can be questioned if the contract is not fulfilled at the time, place, and system specified. It is essential that a contract be finished on time and in the ... Read More

The Legal Aspect of Taxation in India

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 04-Apr-2023 15:52:47

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With time, India has both eliminated and added new levies. Among these taxes is inheritance tax, interest tax, gift tax, wealth tax, etc. 2015 saw the abolition of the 1957 Wealth Tax Act. The Income Tax Act of 1961 and the Wealth Tax Act of 1957 were the two main pieces of law that handled India's direct taxes. The Direct Tax Code (DTC), a new piece of law, was put forth to take the place of the two acts. The Wealth Tax Act was, however, abolished in 2015, and the DTC concept was abandoned. What is Taxation in India? ... Read More

Termination of Employment

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 04-Apr-2023 15:41:14

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The employment relationship of an employee ends at this point. Redundancy, resignation, and other actions are all acceptable ways to accomplish this. Part IX of the Employment Rights Act, which was created by the government, lays forth the rights regarding termination of employment. As a result, a contract termination by an employer is legal. What is the Meaning of Employee Termination? Employee termination, put simply, is the end of a person's employment relationship with a specific business or organization. After being fired, an employee is no longer connected to the organization in terms of their employment, job, or income. ... Read More

Termination of an Agency Under Indian Contract Act

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 04-Apr-2023 15:29:09

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In the Indian Contract Act of 1872, an agency contract is defined as "a contract by which a person engages another person to execute any act for himself or to represent him in dealing with a third person." Who is an Agent? The hired representative is known as an "agent, " while the person being represented is known as a "principal." An agent can be employed by anyone over the age of 18. When an agency contract is made, no consideration is required. Section 182 of the Indian Contract Act of 1872 defines agent and principal. According to the definition, ... Read More

Surety’s Liability Under Indian Contract Act

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 04-Apr-2023 15:21:50

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Under the Indian Contract Act of 1872, Section 126 specifies the contract of guarantee. According to the provision, a surety is a person who guarantees to fulfill a promise or discharge the liability of a third party in the event of a creditor's default. As a result, the surety offers protection to the creditor for the major debtor's act. It is clear that the surety's liability is collateral to the principal debtor's liability. The act seeks to protect the interests of all three parties involved in the guarantee contract, particularly the surety, who plays a crucial role in commercial transactions. ... Read More

Strike and Lockout

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 04-Apr-2023 12:40:38

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The bounds of research are constrained by the combination of strikes and lockouts into disputes. There is a bias for strikes when the two different sorts of conflicts are combined into one category. Lockouts are not common, therefore when there are several strikes, they tend to drown. In fact, the authors themselves and others publish many quantitative studies on disputes as strike studies. Bundling strikes and lockouts together effectively conceals one of an employer's key weapons. This indicates that strikes and lockouts are not only conceptually unique but also differ in terms of frequency, duration, involvement, and volume in the ... Read More

Sharia Law: Meaning & Sources

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 04-Apr-2023 12:36:16

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Sharia is derived from the Arabic language and translates to "the path" or "the way." It is a comprehensive set of principles and guidelines that Muslims follow to live their lives in accordance with the teachings of Islam. Sharia law is a legal system based on Islamic principles and teachings that governs the daily life of Muslims. It covers a wide range of topics, including personal conduct, family law, business transactions, and criminal justice. Sharia law aims to promote justice, fairness, and equality while also upholding the principles of Islam. Origin of Sharia The beginnings of Sharia Law ... Read More

Selective Prosecution

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 04-Apr-2023 12:32:57

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Selective prosecution is the application of criminal laws to one class of people while failing to apply those same laws to other groups that are not part of the targeted group. A procedural defence known as selective prosecution is used by the defendant to argue that he shouldn't be charged with a crime for breaking the law as a result of this unfair treatment. A claim of selective prosecution may include an allegation that other people of a different age, race, religion, or gender engaged in the same unlawful activity but the accused should not be prosecuted. What is ... Read More

Save the Children

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 04-Apr-2023 12:29:45

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In an effort to stop the hunger of children in Germany and Austria-Hungary during the Allied blockade of Germany during World War I, which continued after the Armistice, Eglantyne Jebb and her sister Dorothy Buxton established the Save the Children Foundation in London, England, on April 15, 1919. In 1919, the first location was established in Fife, Scotland. Later that year, on November 19, 1919, Radda Barnen, which translates to "Save the Children, " was established in Sweden with Anna Kleman serving on the board. On January 6, 1920, they established the International Save the Children Union in ... Read More

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