Highlights of The New Anti Human-Trafficking Bill of India

July 30, 2018 | Reading Time - 2 minutes

Overview On July 18, 2018, the Minister of Women and Child Development Ms. Maneka Gandhi introduced the “Trafficking of Persons (Preventio

Reservation in Promotions for Members of Scheduled Castes

July 28, 2018 | Reading Time - 4 minutes

Overview As per Article 16(4) of the Constitution, reservations in direct recruitment and promotions were admissible to SC/STs in the Centra

Uniform Civil Code in India- Yes or No?

July 27, 2018 | Reading Time - 2 minutes

The Constitution of India provides for Uniform Civil Code under Article 44 as a Directive Principle of State Policy. Article 44 states that

What makes a Good Lawyer?

July 23, 2018 | Reading Time - 2 minutes

Have you ever wondered about the characteristics one needs to possess to be called a good lawyer? If yes, then check out the following list

Sample Notice Format U/S138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act

July 20, 2018 | Reading Time - 1 minute

A notice served under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act should be issued within one month of the bounce of the cheque is sent t

What are Bilateral Investment Treaties?

July 10, 2018 | Reading Time - 3 minutes

Emergence of BITs A progression of crackdowns for accomplishing financial development and general flourishing indicates a country to build u

How are ‘Anand’ Marriages registered in India?

July 6, 2018 | Reading Time - 3 minutes

Introduction The demand of Sikhs for a separate law regarding the registration of the Sikh marriage is not unheard of. It has been going on

Status of consensual relationships in India

July 5, 2018 | Reading Time - 2 minutes

Can a consensual relationship be treated as de-facto marriage during long cohabitation? Background It is with the advent of 21st Century tha

Constitutional Validity of CSR

July 5, 2018 | Reading Time - 2 minutes

“In my view, the successful companies of the future will be those that integrate business and employees’ values. The best people wan

Hindu Marriage Act, 1955: Salient Features

July 4, 2018 | Reading Time - 4 minutes

The Oxford Dictionary defines “marriage” as “the legally or formally recognized union of a man and a woman (or, in some ju

Section 135 of the Companies Act: Corporate Social Responsibility

July 2, 2018 | Reading Time - 3 minutes

“Corporate  social  responsibility  is  the  commitment  of  businesses  to  contribute  to sustainable economic development by

How to Patent a ‘Design’?

July 2, 2018 | Reading Time - 4 minutes

Overview The Designs Act, 2000 along with Designs Rules, 2001 administers the registration and protection of industrial designs in India. Th

Where Does India Stand on Foreign Direct Investment?

July 2, 2018 | Reading Time - 2 minutes

Overview: The advent of globalization manifested the ushering of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows during the past decade in developin