There are numerous instances in a business in which a person possessing a confidential information wants to share it with other person or entity. That person may be a buyer, an employee or any entity. The main question in such situations arises as to how will the party receiving such information ensure to maintain its … Read more
Chandigarh is a scary place for violating traffic rules. Isn’t it? Ask anyone coming from a different state in Chandigarh. No one can better answer this question than him. But we love the city administration, its strict adherence to the traffic rules and finally the residents who have had made this city most livable and … Read more
Landlord-tenant dispute is so very common but it is real difficult to evict the tenant out in India but not any longer. This was earlier the case. Now the law is entirely in the favour of landlord if he has a bonafide need or personal necessity, he will get it soon for sure by following … Read more
H-RERA in short, Haryana RERA has brought gamut of facilities for home owners and real estate sector facilitators. With H-RERA 60 day window to resolve the builder-buyer dispute is the key attracting point for home buyers seeking redressal under Real Estate Regulation Authority, 2016. View the notification here. Also Read- Builder Delaying Possession. What is your Right? … Read more
Police not filing FIR, Police not taking action, Police not taking charge sheet, Police not registering FIR complaint, non registration if FIR, and many more… This is pretty usual for criminal lawyers and advocates to hear every day in courts from client but what they suggest to their clients is what makes the difference in … Read more
With the enactment of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC), the process of recovery of a debt owed by a Corporate entity towards any person or entity has become easier and time bound. IBC provides for a specialized mechanism and forum for recovery of corporate debt for an amount as low as Rs. 1 Lakh. … Read more
Whether a Bank or a financial Institution (NBFC) who has been successful under SARFAESI Act to take over the possession of a secured asset (Immovable Property), once a loan becomes NPA, automatically get the same right over the tenants in the premises of secured asset? Securitsation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security … Read more
Straight to Fact- Everyday in Consumer Courts across the country, more than 50% case in daily causelist are against builders, real estate projects promoters, Property Developers and new upcoming mushrooming societies that promises consumers to get modern living apart from other high end civic amenities like Gym, Club, recreational centers, Parks, Shopping , etc…. List … Read more
Nidhi (name change) was recently married to her love, Rohit (name change) after a long tenure of 4 years of dating and companionship. Like all other couples in big cities, they took time and then plunged into marriage. Remember there are no guarantee in today’s world. Be it marriage . Nidhi and Rohit hails from … Read more
Good News for residents of Zirakpur, Dhakoli, Dera Bassi, Handesra and Lalru police stations , Family Court is been functioning on Every Monday and Thursday of the week for family disputes. Now, they don’t have to go to Mohali for filing court cases. As per Hindu Marriage Act (HMA) 1955, petition under section13-B to which … Read more
Authorities refusing to change your Date of Birth, remedy is to file WRIT of Mandamus before High Court and get specific directions. Date of Birth indeed is the most important document in your life. Your age sets your eligibility for so many things to come into your life just in time. At the age of … Read more
Between both of these, there is a very thin line difference. To know, first let us understand What is legal representation? For Legal Notice you may read this straight – When, Why and How to Send? Legal Representation can be used akin to legal notice but the former is softer approach to tell your grievance to … Read more
After the judgment of Supreme Court in Amardeep Singh vs. Harveen Kaur (2017) 8 Supreme Court Cases 746, 6 months of statutory cooling off period as specified in Section 13-B(2) in addition to the statutory period of one year under Section 13-B(1) can be waived off at the discretion of District Judge or Addl. District Sessions Judge, … Read more
CRIME. What’s that? An action or omission which constitutes an offence and is punishable by law. In India, Indian Penal Code popularly known as IPC illustrates what can be an offences and states the punishment accordingly. Also read: Transfer of a Criminal Case from High Court Chandigarh Crimes can be against the state, property, individual, Forces, … Read more
Supreme Court in a pending matter before it concerning protection of couples who have married against the wishes of their parents has reaffirmed that no person can threat , injure or interfere in lives of a couple once married whether or not married outside their caste or faith. Petition filed by centre demands for special … Read more
More than 7 months have now gone after the landmark judgment/order of to judge bench of 2 Judge Bench of Supreme Court as passed in Rajesh & ors. Vs. State of U.P. & Anr. issued new guidelines to prevent further misuse of section 498A of IPC meant to protect women being harassed for dowry and facing cruelty … Read more
Legal word itself is scary what to say of legal notice. Just as every fight begins with a slap same can be said for court case with sending a legal notice must. Though its not mandatory (cheque bounce exception) but it helps you test the waters and know real intention of the parties. Also read- Cheque … Read more
Criminal Cases from one court to another can be transferred under criminal provisions of law being followed in India which means CrPC in short i.e. Criminal Procedure Code, 1973. The relevant provisions are from Sec 406 to Section 412, Chapter 31 of the Code. For those of you interested in reading the bare act itself … Read more
IAS (Appointment by Promotion ) Regulation Act 1955 and IAS cadre rule 1954 are the applicable rules and regulations. CAT Tribunal is entrusted with dealing service matters of government employees. The state cadre employee once finishes 20 years can be elligible for IAS Cadre of the state for vacancies arising in the present year. The … Read more
Before reading anything, let us understand Parole in most simple words. Parole is a temporary release of a prisoner for a special purpose or reason before the completion of the sentence in accordance with the relevant jail rules being followed. Prisons Act of 1894, Section 5(A) speaks about Furlough and 5(B) talks about Parole. The … Read more
How is Compensation being calculated under Motor Accident Claim Tribunal (MACT) Be it Life Insurance, General Insurance, Health Insurance or even Motor Accidental Claim Insurance can ever compensate the loss of a loved one but it can make the family recover from such a grave loss by awarding adequate compensation. In India, compensation claim can … Read more
The rise of Consumerism in India is evident from the fact that consumer spending in India has reached more than 18000 INR Billion in terms of consumer spending as per reports submitted by TradingEconomics. A big thunder clap to all consumers out there in India who happens to read this post. The Consumer Protection Act, 1986 the statute itself … Read more
Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 provides provision for Mutual Consent Divorce in India under section 13-B to its citizens married under Hindu law staying in India or be it abroad in countries like Canada, America (USA or States we call), Australia, New Zealand, European Countries, UAE, and where so ever Indians are currently residing across the … Read more
Proclaimed Offender or PO is a dreaded word for every respectable citizen whose name is unnecessary dragged into a criminal case and now he fears arrest anytime. In case, the one who is reading this post is declared ‘Proclaimed Offender’ anywhere in Punjab, Haryana or Chandigarh, this post of mine would bring immediate relief. 1.Who … Read more
Recap- Quashing is term given to orders by High Court in general under Section 482 of CrPC exercising inherent powers where criminal proceedings before Trial Court (District Judge, Judicial Magistrate or Session Judge) are dropped or rejected as no prima facie offence is being made out and chances of accused committing the crime is to … Read more
Divorce is bad be it any (Mutual or Contested ) and the lawyer who does it for living is equivalent bad. Strictly no mercy on him. He is the most evil soul on the planet as he breaks the home of many for his living but that’s not entirely true. We all have shades of … Read more
Service matters, covering government employee issues like promotion, pension, and termination, are primarily handled by specialized bodies like the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) for central government staff, with appeals often going to the High Court; Labour Courts typically deal with industrial disputes for private sector workers, while the High Court (under writ jurisdiction) handles fundamental rights violations in service matters and hears … Read more
To file a RERA complaint, visit your state’s RERA website, create an account, fill out the online complaint form (Form M or N) with project/personal details, upload supporting documents, and pay the fee online, then submit for review. This process helps homebuyers address issues like delays or non-compliance by builders through a structured, online grievance … Read more
Registration of a marriage has been made mandatory by State Governments. Getting marriage registered is as important as picking a place for honeymoon. So be it Zirakpur. Being myself resident of this place, which is becoming quickly a place of prominence (CCC awaited) and illustrious VIP road, I believe residents should be aware of the … Read more
Police authorities not registering your complaint. No action if registered. Even SSP dilly dallying the procedure. The Punjab and Haryana High Court at Chandigarh issues a wide array of directives in specific cases, covering everything from social issues and government accountability to internal court administration. Directions from High Court Chandigarh Includes Government/Police Accountability: The High Court … Read more
Recovering money under Indian laws is difficult owing to so many bottlenecks of one such is poor enforcement and lack of awareness. It’s very common where educated people lend money without any written agreement or promissory note to that effect. Now what can I do if I am of one such category? SUMMARY SUITS UNDER … Read more
In India, property can be transferred either by WILL (testate) or succession (intestate) where no will is made. In case of succession, personal laws of Individual apply whereas for a WILL, it has to be duly executed and attested by witnesses without any fraud or undue challenge. Property transfer in India primarily occurs via sale, … Read more
This question was answered recently in the case of Bikramjit Singh & ors. Vs. M/s HP Singh & ors, where Punjab RERA authorities rejected the complaint only on the ground of maintainability since the project was not registered with the authorities. P-RERA in short for Punjab RERA also underlined three conditions for bringing complaint before … Read more
Any divorce is difficult be it Mutual but still less bothersome and time consuming than Contested. You won’t believe me until it happens to you. I am extremely sorry to be straight but that’s happening when men from mars get married to women from venus. It has become equally difficult to get married and even broke marriage … Read more
Haryana is still sleeping over Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016. The sluggish attitude of government can be seen from the view that even website of H-RERA has not taken off. H-RERA is running in a makeshift mode presently. Under the act state government can make more than one authority if it deems fit. Haryana … Read more
Punjab and Haryana High Court at Chandigarh hear matters pertaining to criminal appellate jurisdiction of all cities in the states of Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh (UT). Let’s see first what kind of cases come to PHHC short form of High Court At Chandigarh. 1 Regular and Anticipatory Bail matters and any matter connected therewith arising out of same … Read more
Fed up with calling your wife/ husband to come back home again and again but still no answer? Don’t know, this will continue for how long? Don’t be in lurch? Send her legal notice before going to the court. What? Send a legal notice for divorce . Yes. You heard it right. There is no … Read more
The compensation in motor accident claims can be enhanced on appeal to the High Court or Supreme Court based on grounds such as incorrect assessment of income or disability, insufficient awards under conventional heads, or failure to apply the latest judicial precedents. Courts emphasize the goal of awarding “just and fair compensation”, which can even exceed … Read more
Procedure of Cheque Bounce cases 1 Filing with originals- Cheque, return bank memo, legal notice with sent receipts, proof of legally enforceable debt, list of witnesses, and major supporting documents. 2 Preliminary Evidence- Sworn statement or affidavit to magistrate regarding the transaction in lieu of which cheque came in your hand. Once Judge is convinced, … Read more
Cheque as a Security for Job In India is very common especially for young students as their first job. While for company it is their tool to retain talent as they invest in their training and skill upgradation. But does that mean, they can be treated as a bonded labour for the commitment/bond period? This … Read more
Employee and Employer relationship is equivalent to knorr sweet and sour soup which is quirkier at times. You must enter and exit an organization with same grace, dignity and respect as in the beginning. One rough patch can rock your professional career and future prospects. So choose carefully, think wisely and adopt legal measures timely. And that’s … Read more
What is Quashing-In plain simple words it is rejection as invalid. In legal parlance, it is dropping of proceedings against individuals or a group by High Court only. Criminal Procedure code under section 482 envisages provision for quashing of cases when prima facie complaint is false and the probability of accused committing the crime is … Read more
Do you know registration of marriage has been made compulsory by the Punjab Government vide the Punjab Compulsory Registration of Marriages Act, 2012? This is squarely applicable to couples married under Hindu customs and extended to Anand Marriage Act. Tehsildar/Naib Tehsildar or SDO must be present at venue if the marriage is to be registered … Read more
I, rather everyone would pray never to be dependent on others for daily needs i.e. food, shelter, clothing and live life with dignity. But life is not always fair and then you have to seek support, or may call it help and in legal terms maintenance from the stronger one who can afford it and … Read more
This post covers PIL in Punjab and Haryana High Court at Chandigarh. PIL means Public Interest Litigation and You need to have Locus Standi to file it. Now you want to know about Locus Standi? Dictionary meaning says the right or capacity to bring an action or to appear in a court. So you need … Read more
Domestic Violence can be physical abuse, sexual abuse, verbal and emotional abuse, and economic abuse. Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005 PWDVA is inclined towards victim and don’t have to wait for police to take cognizance. Woman can still continue to take her recourse under criminal law i.e. 498A. It covers all domestic … Read more
This post covers why Mutual Divorce is best way of Separation Legally. Simple because it is less time consuming and expensive. How much is your freedom worth for? Answer it. As soon as you will admit the relationship has failed, you will quit denial and blame of who was right vs wrong in the first … Read more
Criminal Revision can be filed in Punjab and Haryana High Court At Chandigarh if it is maintainable and warranted in law. Remember, u/s 403 Revision is not a right of party but Court’s discretion to entertain it or not. Revision can be exercised suo moto also by the courts. Superior courts will entertain revision applications only … Read more
Post covers Legal Heir Certificate in Chandigarh, procedure, process, steps to get one from Administration. But do check whether you need succession instead. Read more to know in detail. Chandigarh is a smart city and so its residents. When it comes to applying Legal Heir Certificate in Chandigarh, it is damn easy and smooth. But … Read more
Post covers High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh. A lot has already been said about this great institution. Now just adding few tidbits. The two things that the building manifestly represents are ‘umbrella of shelter’ and ‘majesty of law’. Location- Sector 1 of Chandigarh. The High Court started functioning at Chandigarh from January … Read more
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