Description (1) This Act may be called the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. (2) It extends to the whole of India except the State of Jammu and Kashmir*, and applies also to Hindus domiciled in the territories to which this Act extends who are outside the said territories. The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955: An Overview of Section 1 and Its Impact on Indian Society The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 is a landmark legislation in India that governs the marriage laws of Hindus. It is applicable to Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Sikhs. The Act was passed by the Parliament of India in 1955 and came into effect on 18th ..read more

The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 can be defined as ‘an Act to define and amend the law relating to promissory notes, bill of exchange and cheques.’ The Negotiable Instruments (Amendment) Bill was presented before the Lok Sabha by the Finance Minister on January 2, 2018. It received the assent of the President and was notified in the Official Gazette on 2nd August, 2018 to become an Act called the Negotiable Instruments (Amendment) Act, 2018 (No. 20 of 2018). The Negotiable Instruments (Amendment) Act, 2018 introduces a new provision, Section 143A, to the Act of 1881. Section 143A of the Ac ..read more

The steps to be followed whenever you receive a summon from the Indian courts- Look through the summon attentively and understand if you need an answer or other action. In many cases, it is suggested that an answer be sent to the other party. An advocate can help you reach that decision. Consult an advocate and present all the information you have regarding the issue; he will draft a response for you and send the summon on your behalf. Depending on your answer, the other party can take the matter to the Indian court or do a settlement outside the Indian court; in both cases, ensure the advoca ..read more

According to the Chief Justice of India, developing a strong judicial infrastructure for Indian courts has always been a secondary concern. Because of this mentality, courts in India continue to function in outdated buildings, making it impossible for them to carry out their duties properly, as was noted on October 23, 2021 during the ground-breaking ceremony for the Bombay High Court Bench’s Aurangabad expansion wing building. Chief Justice of India proposes one central organization with some power to manage the construction of subordinate courts’ infrastructure. Only a combined five States ..read more

Black magic has been practised in India for a long time and is a social evil in our country supported by people’s religious beliefs. There are several examples where in the context of healing the sick person, the person is thrashed for days, exorcisms are performed, or the person is thrown down the well. Recent cases of murder committed in the name of superstition expose the perverse side of India’s modern civilisation. Although education is essential in ending such activities, there is also a legal obligation to address the pervasive usage of black magic. Since some believe these customs and ..read more

NDA stands for Non-Disclosure Agreement which is utilised to safely share personal data and information which is confidential such as trade secrets and inventions that are unpatented, with another party. It is also called confidentiality non-disclosure agreements, confidentiality agreements, or proprietary data and information agreements. This kind of agreement allows courts to provide relief for unauthorised data and information which is confidential in nature. There are three types of Non-Disclosure Agreements: 1. Unilateral 2. Bilateral 3. Multilateral Unilateral Non-Disclosure Agreements U ..read more

In India, becoming a young judge is considered a prestigious and significant achievement. To become a judge in this country, you must have a certain level of discipline and commitment. The Indian judicial system is designed in such a way that there are several courts at various levels in every district of a given state, each with different mandates. Specialized courts exist for certain special purposes or statutes. The district and sessions courts are the highest courts in a district. Each state has its own process for selecting judges, which includes examinations and interviews. There is a lo ..read more

Intellectual property rights provide for the rights to the owners of intellectual properties to preserve their ownership and to sustain and receive the benefits of their creativity and genius. Trademark is one of the most prominent intellectual property rights. A trademark is a tool that helps a company distinguish itself from other brands to beat the competition. A brand is not necessarily a trademark, but a trademark is always a brand. A trademark is a name, word, or symbol that distinguishes goods from those of other businesses. Marketing goods or services by procedure becomes considerably ..read more

Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), as per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), is a digital Rupee of legal tender money issued by a central bank. It is a digital version of the Indian Rupee, fiat currency. Consequently, it may be traded for fiat money on a one-for-one basis. Fiat money is a type of currency that the government of a nation issues. Historically, it was distributed by banknotes and coins. It is regarded as legal currency and may be used to purchase and sell goods and services. Governments and financial organisations have transitioned away from physical fiat money and toward a cred ..read more

The Indian Evidence Act does not define the term “burden of proof.” However, in simple terms, the burden of proof refers to the legal requirement or responsibility of the parties to establish the facts that will assist the court in reaching a decision in their favour. Therefore, the duty to prove a fact in a lawsuit is known as the Burden of Proof. The requirements under the burden of proof are covered in Chapter VII of the Indian Evidence Act. Under the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, sections 101 to 103 deal with the burden of proof in general, whereas sections 104 to 106 deal with the situation ..read more