admindeepak The Shia Law recognizes two kinds of marriage, namely (1) permanent marriage, and (2) muta marriage (literally means enjoyment or use) or temporary. The fundamental difference between the two is that in former the term is not specified while in the later it is. Sunnis do not recognizes such marriage. ‘Muta Marriage is an ancient Arabian … Read more
The Punjab and Haryana High Court, in a significant judgment, has held that the amount of leave encashment, payable to a retiring employee facing criminal or department proceedings, cannot be withheld. With this, a Full Bench of the High Court, comprising three Judges, has cleared the air on the contentious issue of holding back the … Read more
Under Industrial law, there is no form prescribed for a charge sheet hence it becomes more important to draft it more carefully with precision and clarify. There are large number of cases wherein the departmental/domestic enquires have been vitiated for want of valid charge-sheet since it forms the basis of the disciplinary proceedings. The framing … Read more
Plea Bargaining came in the amendment Act of 2005 in Code of Criminal Procedure, there are not much cases regarding it but even though, position under Indian Judiciary is very clear. Section 265-A to 265-L provides for the plea-bargaining under Code of Criminal Procedure. It is a devise which ensures that victims receive acceptable justice … Read more
The activities of Societies are regulated by the Society Registration Act 1860. The Act also lays out the procedure and the prerequisites for getting a Society registered. The state governments have adopted the Act, by making a few necessary amendments. Some state like Haryana has enacted a separate act like Haryana Registration and Regulation of Societies … Read more
An acknowledgement is an admission of debt, made in writing and signed by a person regarding his liability, made to the creditor or to some other person on his behalf. The acknowledgement is used for supplying evidence of debt or to extend the period of limitation. There is no specific form for acknowledgement and it … Read more
One such manifestation of a form of violence against women is the crime of eve-teasing, which is usually treated as low priority crime though it is a very serious issue causing immense mental torture and humiliation to women and girls when they are insulted and sexually harassed especially on roads and public transport. Most of … Read more
The gratuity of an employee, whose services have been terminated for any act, wilful omission or negligence causing any damage or loss to, or destruction of, property belonging to the employer, shall be forfeited to the extent of the damage or loss so caused; The gratuity payable to an employee shall be wholly forfeited-· If … Read more
Anyone can set the criminal law in motion by filing a complaint of facts constituting an offence before a Magistrate entitled to take cognizance. However, where any special statute prescribes offences and procedure for taking cognizance of such offences, complainant has to satisfy the Court about its maintainability. For example, in a complaint under section … Read more
More Hindus take two wives than Muslims, according to a survey. Surprised? It’s been that way for more than 30 years The Law Commission recently recommended a good way to prevent a married Hindu man from taking another wife: Deeming such a marriage illegal even if he converted to Islam before he wed a second … Read more