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Curative Petition: Definition and Meaning

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 15-Feb-2023 12:38:52

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The Nirbhaya Case brought the issue of curative petitions to light when two of the prisoners appealed the Supreme Court's decision after their requests for mercy and a review were turned down. What is Curative Petition? A curative petition is the final legal remedy that can be argued for in any ruling or decision made by the Supreme Court, which is often decided by the judges present in the chamber. Such petitions hardly ever receive a hearing in open court. As a result, it is viewed as the very last and best alternative for resolving complaints. The court uses ... Read More

Counterfeiting: Definition and Meaning

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 15-Feb-2023 12:35:28

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Global intellectual property theft and counterfeit/pirated product trade are increasing at an alarming rate. Counterfeiting is most commonly linked with cash, although it extends well beyond that. Counterfeiting is also a significant danger to intellectual property owners. Any known brand/product is vulnerable to counterfeiting, and vehicle components are no exception. The rising need for new vehicle brands and manufacturers entering the Indian market increased demand for auto components, fueling the market for counterfeit parts. The seriousness of counterfeiting, especially in car components, is underappreciated and is no longer a "victimless crime." Automotive counterfeiting is a major and quickly rising ... Read More

Contract Labour: Definition and Meaning

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 15-Feb-2023 12:31:51

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To perform certain task, employers hire employees or labours and subsequently they sign a contract. Such contract defines all the terms and conditions that need to be performed from both the sides. What is meaning of Contract Labour? Contract labor refers to a type of employment relationship in which an individual is hired to perform a specific task or project for a specific period of time. The individual is usually considered to be an independent contractor, rather than an employee, and is responsible for paying their own taxes and benefits, as well as providing their own tools or equipment. ... Read More

Constitution Bench: Definition and Meaning

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 15-Feb-2023 12:27:32

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The Supreme Court has assigned a five-judge Constitution Bench to hear all petitions contesting the repeal of Article 370, which granted Jammu and Kashmir special status. This Constitution Bench of five judges heard every plea. This new development brings back into focus the cases that have ruled on several of India's most important constitutional cases. The Supreme Court's Constitution Benches are tasked with deciding any issue that calls for a significant interpretation of the Indian Constitution. They are required by Article 145(3) of the Indian Constitution. What does Exactly Constitution Bench Define? In order to decide any case "involving ... Read More

Child Abuse and Protection Laws

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 15-Feb-2023 12:24:13

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India, the second-most populated country in the world, is home to 430 million children, that is about 42% of the country's overall population. 50% of all children are under care and protection, or protected from child sexual abuse, out of the total population of children. In India, the issue of child sexual abuse—which includes rape, sexual harassment, etc.—has gained more attention. Millions of boys and girls are sexually molested both inside and outside of their homes by known individuals or by family members. Children are supposed to respect and obey adults in India without questioning what they do. ... Read More

Admission: Definition and Meaning

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 15-Feb-2023 12:19:00

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Admission, in a common language, is a statement that made by a person orally, in writing, or electronically in reference to a case. The assertion must be suggestive of some inference pertaining to the issue at hand or a relevant fact. The individual admits that the veracity of the other party's facts is acknowledged. A court's admission of a fact enables the production of evidence during legal proceedings to be waived. What Is Admission Sections 17 of the Indian Evidence Act of 1872 define admissions as “An admission is a statement, oral or documentary or contained in electronic form, ... Read More

Unorganized Workers & Labour Laws

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 15-Feb-2023 12:13:37

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In India, a sizeable share of the labour force falls under the category of informal or unorganized labour. In 2009–10, 46.5 million individuals were employed countrywide, with around 2.8 million of them working in the organized sector and the remaining 43.7 million in the unorganised sector, according to a poll by the National Sample Survey Organization (NSSO). The agriculture sector employs 24.6 crore unorganized people, the construction sector 4.4 crores, and manufacturing and services the remaining. The dictionary describes the unorganized sector of the economy as a small, unimportant industry located in homes that are not organized on ... Read More

Judicial Infrastructure and Pendency in Trial Courts

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 15-Feb-2023 12:08:24

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The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, in a bench comprising of former CJI UU Lalit and Justice Ravindra Bhat, heard a petition regarding the infrastructure of all trial courts in India. CJI UU Lalit observed that an article 32 petition on this matter cannot be entertained and that the issue has already been highlighted in the Joint Conference of Chief Minister of States and Chief Justice of High Courts held to consider steps in improving the justice delivery system in the country. This conference focused on the development of IT infrastructure for lower courts, appointment of computer officials, communication of ... Read More

False Advertising: Definition and Meaning

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 15-Feb-2023 12:05:04

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Advertisement is a method or channel of communicating information about one's product or service in a market. The purpose of advertising is to circulate a product or service or introduce a newly introduced product or service to the market. Consumerism is a growing culture in today's business world, and commercials play an important part in this system. Advertisement is just a method of informing the general public about the seller's goods, service, or concept that is currently on the market. Such advertising encourages the consumer or the general public to purchase the product, service, or concept. What is ... Read More

Evolution of Wages Law in India

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 15-Feb-2023 15:14:38

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To serve as an employer's expense for doing business, wages serve as a source of revenue for workers. In a broader sense, wages refer to any financial compensation provided to employees by an employer pursuant to a written agreement in exchange for services rendered. In this method, wages include advantages like financial assistance, family allowance, and emergency pay. In contrast, wages are only considered to be proper or performance wages when used in the restricted sense, where they are the cost of the labor used in the manufacturing process. Wage Definition The term "wages" is defined in Section 2(h) ... Read More

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