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Sales of Goods Act: An Overview

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 18-May-2023 14:43:07

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The most frequent transaction in practically every type of business is the selling or purchase of goods or other such products. Businessmen occasionally engage in the sale and acquisition of goods and sign sales contracts. The Sale of Goods Act of 1930 governs these contracts. It is crucial for everyone to comprehend the key concepts in the Sale of Goods Act of 1930, whether they are legal experts or normal people who deal with sales transactions. In this essay, we'll go over a few Sales of Goods Act of 1930 phrases that are both common and crucial. Read this article ... Read More

Right to Information Act: An Overview

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 09-Mar-2023 11:41:40

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As per the Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution, the freedom of speech and expression to every citizen of that country. Since a person cannot form an informed opinion without sufficient knowledge and available facilities, this right extends to both the giving and receiving of information. The fundamental right enshrined in Article 19(1) secures the freedom to know and seek information as an essential component. Furthermore, the Supreme Court has ruled that Article 19(1) of the Constitution grants citizens a basic right to access the information regarding the topics of public concern. The Freedom of Information Act of 2002,  India's first major ... Read More

Registration of Births and Deaths Act: An Overview

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 10-Mar-2023 10:56:59

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The government used the pertinent sections of the Registration of Births and Deaths Act 1969 following the flash flood that occurred in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand in February 2021. The State's Health Department made the decision to deem those who went missing in the catastrophe "dead" on the advice of the Center. According to this, the authorized government official will provide the missing person’s family or relative’s copies of their death certificates. The author of this essay will provide an outline of the aforementioned Act by going through some of its most important clauses. Object of the Regulation of ... Read More

Recovery of Debts Due to Banks and Financial Institutions Act: An Overview

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 09-Mar-2023 11:27:14

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Loan facilities are made available to both legal companies and private persons by banks and financial institutions that are properly registered with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) (borrowers). Banks and financial institutions can collect the debt by contacting the proper legal channels in the event that the borrower fails to repay the loan amount or any portion thereof, including unpaid interest and other penalties, and/or the debt becomes a Non-Performing Asset (NPA). Prior to the passage of the RDDBFI Act, banks and financial institutions encountered significant difficulties in recouping loans from borrowers because the courts were inundated with numerous ... Read More

Provincial Small Cause Courts Acts: An Overview

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 07-Mar-2023 16:18:36

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Tribunals of tiny causes are civil courts that handle insignificant, unimportant concerns. Major cities in India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan are rife with these courts. Only minor civil disputes were heard in these courts. Objective of the Provincial Small Cause Courts Act The main objective of the act is to codify and alter the legislation governing courts of Small Causes formed outside of the temporary local authority of the Fort William in Bengal, Madras, and Bombay High Courts of Judicature. Provision related to Establishment of the Court The establishment of courts for minor causes is covered in Sections 5 to 14 ... Read More

Minimum Wage Act: An Overview

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 07-Mar-2023 15:31:24

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State and federal governments both have the authority to enact laws on this topic, although some issues are solely within the purview of the federal government. These laws were created to create job possibilities as well as to protect and help workers, including those in the poor, disadvantaged, and underprivileged sectors of society, and to create a safe working environment for greater production and productivity. The government's priorities are to support charitable causes and offer social security to workers in both organized and unorganized industries. These goals can be accomplished by passing labour laws, which set down the requirements for ... Read More

Mental Healthcare Act, 2017

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 07-Mar-2023 15:40:40

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The World Health Organization (WHO) states that "mental health and well-being are fundamental to quality of life, enabling people to experience life as meaningful and become creative and active citizens." According to WHO, health encompasses the composite union of physical, spiritual, mental, and social dimensions. Because people with mental illnesses may not always be able to make their own decisions, mental illness differs greatly from general health. Objective of the Mental Healthcare Act The Mental Healthcare Act 2017 was unanimously approved by the Lok Sabha in March 2017. It had previously been approved by the Rajya Sabha in August 2016 ... Read More

Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act: An Overview

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 07-Mar-2023 15:03:39

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Currently, if an abortion is performed within 12 weeks of conception, one doctor must approve it, and if it is performed between 12 and 20 weeks, two physicians must approve it. It means, as per the amended law, when a woman is between 20 and 24 weeks pregnant, it permits abortion on the advice of two physicians, as opposed to one doctor up to 20 weeks. In situations of significant fetal abnormalities, the it also establishes state-level Medical Boards to determine whether a pregnancy may be terminated after 24 weeks. Critical Points and Analysis There are varying views on whether ... Read More

Lokpal and Lokayukta Act: An Overview

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 07-Mar-2023 14:51:34

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Laxmi Mall Singhvi, a member of parliament, used the term "Lokpal" for the first time in 1963 during a discussion on grievance redressal procedures. A report produced by the Administrative Reforms Commissions under Morarji Desai suggested the establishment of the Lokayukta and Lokpal special authorities to address public complaints. Lokayukta was first made available in Maharashtra. The Prevention of Corruption Act of 1988 is being put into practice by this law. The law was enacted against the backdrop of the nation-shaking, massive anti-corruption demonstrations led by Anna Hazare. Objective of Lokpal and Lokayukta Act A Lokpal (Ombudsman) would be established ... Read More

Industrial Disputes Act: An Overview

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 07-Mar-2023 14:35:16

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This Act was passed with the key objective of “Maintenance of a Peaceful Work Culture within the Industry in India, ” which is specified under the Statement of Objects & Reasons of the statute. The Act also lays down The arrangement for installment of stipend to the worker on account of closure or lay off or retrenchment. The strategy for earlier authorization of fitting Government for laying off or retrenching the laborers or closing down mechanical establishments. The activities to be taken against unfair work practices on the part of a boss, a trade union or laborers. The ... Read More

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