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Child Custody Laws in India

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 31-Mar-2023 16:07:16

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The child or children born out of the marriage suffer the most if a marriage fails which leads to the separation of the parents. Under Indian law, the well-being of the child is given priority when determining who should have custody of a minor, even though the parent’s entitlement to custody is still taken into account. A parent would give anything for their child. Every parent wants to keep their child with them. Child custody is one of the equal rights each parent has over their child. A parent has the legal right to have their child live ... Read More

Chemical Weapon Convention (CWC)

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 31-Mar-2023 16:03:39

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There are a few significant exceptions, but many compounds that have been heavily utilized in warfare but have multiple large-scale industrial uses are heavily regulated. Despite being a very poisonous substance, chlorine gas is not legally classified as a chemical weapon because it is a pure element and is frequently utilized for peaceful purposes. Such compounds are still often produced and used in wartime armaments by some states. Although the CWC does not specifically designate these substances as regulated, the use of any hazardous substance as a weapon is prohibited by the treaty in and of itself. Some ... Read More

By Whom Contracts Must Be Performed Under Indian Contract Act

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 31-Mar-2023 15:58:10

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The word "contract" is derived from the Latin term "contractum, " which means "brought together". "A contract is an agreement enforceable by law, " states Section 2(h) of the Indian Contract Act. According to Section 10 of the Indian Contract Act of 1872, all agreements are contracts if they are formed with free consent. Contract performance occurs when the parties to the contract fulfill their contractual obligations within the time and manner prescribed. Promiser and Promisee A contract has at least two parties: a promiser and a promisee. A promisee is the one to whom a promise is made, ... Read More

Biodiversity Laws in India

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 31-Mar-2023 15:51:14

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The diversity of all lives on earth is referred to as biodiversity. India is one of the 17 nations with the most diversity in the world. India is home to 7.8% of all species known to exist in the world while having just 2.5% of the global geographical area. Furthermore, India is a country with a wealth of both formal and informal traditional and indigenous knowledge. A vital component of agriculture and food production is biological variety. Almost infinite combinations of creatures make up natural ecosystems, from the millions of genes that serve as the building blocks to the thousands ... Read More

Bailment Under Indian Contract Act

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 31-Mar-2023 15:46:28

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In our daily lives, we use this term when we give our securities, such as our bank relationships, our clothes to be ironed, a bailment for repair or servicing, a book from the library for a certain amount of time, asking our neighbors to look at our house while we are away, and so on. Meaning of Bailment The term 'bailment' derives from the French word 'baillier, ' which means to deliver. As per the provision "Bailment" is the delivery of goods by one person to another for some purpose with the condition that the goods be restored or ... Read More

Artificial Intelligence and Laws in India

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 31-Mar-2023 15:39:25

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Machines can now learn from their mistakes, adapt to new inputs, and carry out jobs that humans do. This is made possible by artificial intelligence (AI). Deep learning and natural language processing are significantly utilized in the majority of AI instances you hear about today, from chess-playing machines to self-driving cars. By processing vast volumes of data and identifying patterns in the data, these technologies allow computers to be taught to carry out specific jobs. What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Artificial intelligence (AI) is the term used to describe the emulation of human intelligence in devices that have been ... Read More

Appropriation of Payment Under Indian Contract Act

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 31-Mar-2023 15:33:56

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Appropriation means 'application or allotment, ' and payment is giving a certain sum of cash to discharge an obligation. Hence, appropriation of payments means the application of a certain amount paid by a person to the discharge of the various debts owing by the person to another. Appropriation of Payments Appropriation is the application of payments. Sections 59 to 61 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, provide certain rules regulating the appropriation of payments in the case of a creditor and a debtor. When a debtor pays an amount to the creditor, the creditor must take note of these ... Read More

Principles of Apportionment Under Transfer of Property Act

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 31-Mar-2023 15:29:57

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Sections 36 and 37 of the Transfer of Property Act of 1882 deal with the doctrine of apportionment. Apportionment means the division or sharing out according to plan or ownership. Apportionment under this act is defined by two factors Apportionment by time under Section 36 Apportionment by estate under Section 37 Apportionment by Time Section 36 of the act states that payments will be accrued over time and apportioned between the transferor and transferee based on the length of ownership. The payments will continue to be made on the appointed dates. During the transfer of any property that ... Read More

Agent’s Duty to Principal Under Indian Contract Act

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 31-Mar-2023 15:23:17

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A person employed to do any act for another or to represent another in relations with third parties is known as an "agent." The person for whom such an act is done or who is thus represented is referred to as the "principal." The contract between the principal and the agent is known as a "contract of agency." The contract establishes the principal's and agent's rights and responsibilities. The principal duties of the agent are categorized into two groups: fiduciary duties and a set of general duties required by agency law. These general duties, however, are not unique to ... Read More

Child Adoption in India: Process and Laws

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 31-Mar-2023 15:18:55

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The act of child adoption has always been revered. Legal adoption, according to Merriam-Webster, means "to take (a child of other parents) voluntarily as one's own kid, especially in line with formal legal procedures. "Adoption may be permitted or prohibited. Adoption is a legal partnership between the party willing to adopt and the kid being adopted, according to Indian law. When it comes to "personal law, " Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Sikhs are able to adopt children legally on the basis of their respective faiths. Hindus, Christians, and Parsis must file a petition to the court for a lawful ... Read More

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