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Employee Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act: An Overview

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 27-Jan-2023 11:45:59

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India made the decision to be a welfare state in its Constitution, and the Indian Parliament passed several social welfare laws to carry out this philosophy. Some of the laws established to put this social welfare program into action are the Employee Provident Funds Act and the Miscellaneous Act of 1952. The Act provides for benefits to the salaried class after retirement, for old age, and for any disease through its provisions. Why is the Employee Provident Fund Important? The act was establish to raise fund for the employee. The employee and employer of the establishment covered by the ... Read More

Apprentices Act: An Overview

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 27-Jan-2023 11:19:26

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The National Apprenticeship Act was initially introduced in 1959 on a voluntary basis. The Apprentices Act of 1961 was passed by Parliament in 1961 and went into effect on January 1, 1963. Ultimately, the statute was modified in 1973 and 1986. The Act's initial intent was to train apprentices in trades. The Central Apprenticeship Adviser/Director of Apprenticeship Training in the DGE&T, Ministry of Labour and Employment, is responsible for overseeing the administration of the Apprentices Act, 1961, in relation to Trade Apprentices within the Central Government and Departments with the assistance of six Regional Directorates of Apprenticeship Training (RDATs). ... Read More

Consumer Law: Meaning and Significance

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 17-Jan-2023 15:31:11

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Alisha bought a very basic phone for her brother Mohan. He was going to the nearby big city for a job, so she wanted to keep in touch with him on the phone. Mohan was very delighted to receive the phone as a birthday present, but this happiness did not last for many days. Just as he reached the city, his phone stopped working, and he had to use another phone to talk to his family. Each one of us is a consumer in one way or another. It is important for us to be aware and informed consumers of ... Read More

Tax Law: Meaning & Application

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 17-Jan-2023 15:07:29

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Tax laws in India are imposed by the central government and state governments with the authority granted by the Indian Constitution. Local government entities like the municipality also impose a few small taxes. The Constitution of India, which divides the ability to levy different taxes between the Union Government and the State Governments, is where the authority to levy a tax derives from. The Constitution's Article 265, which declares that "No tax shall be imposed or collected unless by authority of law, " places a significant limit on this ability. As a result, each tax imposed or collected must be ... Read More

Substantive Law: Meaning and Significance

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 17-Jan-2023 14:57:14

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Today, the vast bulk of substantive law is codified and may be found in either the federal code or the state's own criminal code. Criminal codes typically consist of two sections: a general section and a particular section. The basic section of a code often defines terms and phrases that will be used throughout (such as the word "willfully"), lists all potential defenses, and outlines the overall penalty schedule. The special part of the code often describes each individual crime, outlining the elements of the crime (components of the crime) that the prosecution must establish beyond a reasonable doubt in ... Read More

Sources of Human Rights Law

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 17-Jan-2023 14:51:38

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Human rights have changed throughout the course of many centuries. The ultimate objective of man, the freedom to live with dignity, required great effort and is still being accomplished in many communities today. A country like India serves as an example of how hard women, children, dalits, bonded laborers, etc. are working to integrate into society. Despite all of this, the U.N. Charter of 1945, which asserts that human rights are an intrinsic component of humanity, was acknowledged by all countries. Human rights can be linked to the Natural Rights Doctrine, and the battle for human rights gained additional momentum ... Read More

Schools of Jurisprudence: Meaning & Types

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 17-Jan-2023 14:43:22

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The research or philosophy of law is known as jurisprudence. In order to have a deeper grasp of the legislative process, various jurists and academicians have attempted to explain it in general terms. The foundational principles of natural law, civil law, and international law served as the basis for modern jurisprudence, which emerged in the seventeenth century. What does School of Jurisprudence define? There is no set or uniform understanding of jurisprudence because people all around the world hold different ideologies and notions. It covers a wide range of topics. A jurist's discussion of the political circumstances in his or ... Read More

Procedural Law: Meaning and Significance

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 17-Jan-2023 14:34:18

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To ensure the most effective allocation of judicial resources, procedural laws are created. All procedural laws are created in accordance with legal requirements. A court cannot impose a civil or criminal penalty on someone who hasn't been given notice of the case being brought against them or who hasn't had a fair chance to defend themselves. To ensure that every judicial action is as fair as possible, the procedural laws must be uniform in how cases are filed, parties are notified, evidence is presented, and the facts are established. The body of principles that the State recognizes and applies in ... Read More

Maritime Law: Meaning and Application

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 16-Jan-2023 18:02:52

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Maritime Law covers a wide range of topics, including the development of laws on national and international level, customs and excise laws, the fishing industry, human rights, often involving the crew, and employment issues. It also addresses insurance claims, property damage, the effects of stowaways on ships, pollution, personal injuries, wreck and salvage, piracy, container and passenger liner issues, and other issues. Ancient trade between nations aboard ships and maritime law both had their roots in that era. As a result, it became more and more important to broaden the reach of the law because no nation has the right ... Read More

Legitimacy of Children of Void and Voidable Marriages

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 16-Jan-2023 17:55:48

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Whether they are legitimate or not, a child's status has a significant impact on their lives. In fact, it establishes their way of life. The rights they grant, the power they hold, and the responsibility they bear all stem from their place in society. In general, it has been argued that children born out of valid marriages are legitimate, but those born out of invalid or void marriages (or just by a casual sexual interaction, extramarital affairs, or no formal marriage) are regarded as the illegitimate children. In the past, society and individual laws have already drawn a boundary between ... Read More

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