Devolvement of a person’s property, either before the death or after the death, is major concern from many centuries. So, to make it more convenient and to do justice with all heirs, the Indian Succession Act legislated in first time in British India i.e. in 1925. The Indian Succession Act, 1925 broadly covered the two types of successions namely testamentary succession and intestate succession. When a person makes a “Will” in writing, then doctrine of testamentary succession applies. In contrast, when a person dies without making any such will, then intestate succession is applicable. In other words, when there is ... Read More

In modern India (before 1856), remarrying a Hindu widow was customarily and traditionally prohibited. Hindu widows had to live their entire lives as widows, regardless of whether she married as a child and never met her husband. Such a practice was really inhuman and a violation of human rights. So, in order to curb this practice and give legal support to Hindu widows, the Hindu Widow Remarriage Act was passed on July 16, 1856. However, this Act was the result of the great educator and social reformer Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar’s hard work. What does the Hindu Widow Remarriage Act Define? ... Read More

The basic purpose behind formation of trust in India is largely to manage the religious as well as personal property and also to offer charitable services especially to economically deprived sections of the society. Its legal framework in India identifies some specific activities including providing food, education, medical relief, and other such facilities to the people largely living in slum area or deprived life. In addition to this, it also works towards the preservation of monuments and environment, and the advancement of any other work of general public utility" exclusively with charitable purposes. The financial activities of a trust are ... Read More

The Essential Commodities Act (ECA) was a piece of legislation passed by the Indian Parliament that regulated the supply and delivery of goods whose disruption could have a significant impact on the lives of ordinary people. The necessities for sustaining a typical existence are these items. Therefore, the availability and cost of such commodities have a significant impact on lives of general public. Therefore, the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, has a significant role in regulating the pricing, production, demand, and supply of essential products. What does Essential Commodities Act Define? The essential commodities act is legislated with the purpose to ... Read More

The Indian Parliament passed the Prevention of Corruption Act in 1988 to address issues related to corruption and its prevention. Jammu and Kashmir had previously been exempt from the law's application, but it is now included on the list. In 2008, it was revised in order to serve better the needs of the populace. There are a total of 37 parts and 5 chapters in the act, which covers every law, regulation, judge nomination, and penalty and punishment for the offense. The Act makes sure that an impartial inquiry is conducted free from any outside pressures in order to punish ... Read More

The Payment of Gratuity Act has been created with the objective to provide financial support to the retired employees. This law recognizes the value of providing gratuities to employees as an asset for their security in the future. Employees that labor in oil fields, plantations, mines, ports, railroads, etc. get gratuities from their respective companies, organizations, or employers. Aim of the Payment of Gratuity Act The Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 is a statute adopted by the government of India for granting one−time gratuity at the time of retirement of employees. With this gratuity, the employee receives a salary of ... Read More

The Maternity Benefit Act of 1961 (that amended in 2017) is a piece of legislation that supports women's work throughout their pregnancies. It guarantees the female employee "maternity benefits, " which is the payment of their wages while they are away from work caring for a newborn. Any business with more than 10 workers must follow this rule. The 2017 Maternity Amendment Bill further altered this law. The Act is a significant piece of legislation that safeguards motherhood's honor. It also makes sure that working mothers can provide their kids with the attention they need. Maternity benefits assist women with ... Read More

The Indian Waqf Act, 1995 legislated to govern Waqf’s and address concerns related to or incidental to it. It is applicable to whole of India. What is the Meaning of Waqf? The word “waqf” literally means "detention." Waqf, in a legal sense, is the retention of property so that its earnings or production are always accessible for charity or religious endeavors. Waqf is the term used when a Muslim donates their property in the name of Allah while working for a charity cause while adhering to their Islamic beliefs and feelings and for the benefit and elevation of society. Waqf, ... Read More

In 1986, the Environment (Protection) Act was passed with the purpose to ensure the conservation and quality enhancement of the environment, as well as for issues related thereto. It was passed under the terms of Article 253 of the Indian Constitution. However, the decision to include it in the statement on environmental quality was made during the Stockholm meeting of the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment in June 1972. Subsequently, the Indian government has taken serious concern of it and passed various legislation to conserve the environment. What does Environment Protection Act Define? Primarily, the Act defines the ... Read More

After thirty years, the Consumer Protection Act of 1986 was repealed and replaced by the Consumer Protection Act of 2019. In order to expand the scope of consumer rights and address the areas of e−commerce, direct selling, teleshopping, and other multi−level marketing in the age of digitization, the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 was adopted. What does Consumer’s Protection Act Define? The Act became effective on July 20, 2020. By applying harsher sanctions, this law seeks to modernise the settlement and administration procedures. The practice of defending consumers against unethical business practices is known as “consumer protection”. It describes the measures ... Read More