In this post we will explain about various requirements and compliances for filing and drafting consumer complaints in India. This post will be helpful for law students, young lawyers and even common public and will make it easier for them to draft consumer complaints. Drafting Consumer Complaints Drafting Consumer Complaints are a lot much easier … Read more
In this post we will discuss about the recent decision of Mohali Mc in which it has decided to pay ₹2 lakh as compensation for death caused by a stray animal. Mohali Municipal Corporation approves Rs 2 Lakh Compensation The Mohali municipal corporation (MC) has decided to pay ₹2 lakh as compensation for death caused … Read more
In this post we will discuss the obligation of state to protect unmarried couples. State Bound to protect Unmarried Couples: PHHC Judgment Digest: Amandeep Kaur And Another vs State Of Punjab And Others This report looks into a recent writ judgment of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, which looks into the matter of right … Read more
Delhi High Court decides that Bank lockers cannot be considered as a security in succession cases. Summary- In this post we will discuss about the Delhi High Court judgment wherein the court decided that a bank Locker does fall under the ambit of securities as per the provisions of The Indian Succession Act, 1925. Also … Read more
This is a post of Sandwoods Infratech Projects RERA Punjab Complaint wherein the refund was allowed by the Adjudicating officer with interest as per rate stipulated in RERA Punjab Rules. Judgment Digest: Kanisth Ganeriwala and Another vs Sandwoods Infratech Projects Pvt. Ltd. & Parika Ganeriwala and Another vs Sandwoods Infratech Projects Pvt. Ltd. In this … Read more
UNITED BANK OF INDIA/ Financial Creditor filed this application to adjudicating authority under Section 7 of Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code read with Rule 4 of Insolvency & Bankruptcy (Application to Adjudicating Authority) Rules, 2016, for Initiating Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) as against M/s. Jotisriram Himaghar Private Limited/ Corporate Debtor. FACTS OF THE CASE: … Read more
This post is a case digest against Financial Upgradation Case against Ministry of Defence in CAT Tribunal wherein he sought grant of different grade pay from what he was getting which was dismissed by the CAT Tribunal. The respondent defence was that pay scale would not be given to the applicant as in MACP Scheme … Read more
This is a case digest where Punishment of Recovery of Fine is Challenged in CAT Tribunal wherein the appeal before the Appellate Authority stands dismissed by department and applicant moved to Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) Bench for quashing of orders. Petitioner worked in Indian Postal Department popularly known as India Post as LDC (Lower Division … Read more
Mediation Arbitration Lawyer here tells you the process procedure being followed in Chandigarh Panchkula Mohali for the cases at District Courts, High Court and Tribunals. Mediation is an age previous method of dispute resolution practiced since vedic period. It’s a low cost, keeping the matters, particularly family matters secret among 3 parties, 2 parties and … Read more
Jail for Electricity theft very common in India. Power companies faces loss of 10 Billion $ in a year because Slum dwellers steal the electricity and refuses to pay bill. This is not story of one state or an area, it happens all over India. Recently, In Chandigarh, District Session Judge Gagangeet Kaur imposed fine of … Read more
Punjab Education Tribunal deals with the service matters of Teachers and staff of Schools and Colleges being run on government aid in Punjab. As per Supreme Court decision in TMA Pai’ Foundation & Ors vs. State of Karnataka in 2003, the court ordered to set up an Educational Tribunal in each district of a State. … Read more
Panchkula Kalka District Court Cases is an attempt by lawyers Advocate for the general public to know what types/kind of cases can be filed before these courts, be it civil or criminal. This would help you understand the jurisdiction of District Court Panchkula and District Court Kalka. Do you know Panchkula District got its first … Read more
Do you know that you can complain to State Human Rights Commission (Punjab & Haryana) if government agency like police has flouted the human rights and caused any sort of injury/harm to the body. Now let us first know about the Punjab State Human Rights Commission (PSHRC). It accepts complaints on whatsapp on 9855-475547. Website- http://pshrc.net/ … Read more
Right to Service Commission Chandigarh is situated in Sector 18 Chandigarh to provide for the delivery of public services to the people of UT of Chandigarh in a transparent, efficient and time bound manner. The UT of Chandigarh has adopted the Punjab RTS Act in January 2018 and constituted a one-man RTS commission under retired bureaucrat KK Jindal … Read more
Legal Drafting Course gives law students in Chandigarh practical training about Court Drafting in every court of Tricity. Be it District Courts, High Courts, Consumer/RERA and Tribunals. Idea is to Draft while you learn in this course. Unlike many online legal drafting courses, where non-lawyers preach to be expert in this field. Don’t you think … Read more
This article aims to provide a basic understanding of the Mental Healthcare Act , 2017 for which the President has given his Assent to. The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 comes as a welcome change in the legislative framework , and the optimistic outlook change of society towards the “Mentally-ill”. A drastic revamp and change from … Read more
ESTABLISHMENT AND CORPORATION OF STATE COMMISSION:- Section 17 of The Electricity Regulatory Commissions Act, 1998 lays down the establishment and corporation of State Commission:- The State Government may, if it deems fit, by notification in the Official Gazette, establish, for the purposes of this Act, a Commission for the State to be known as the … Read more
Malicious prosecution includes certain proceedings that are instituted maliciously and this may include malicious arrest, malicious bankruptcy, malicious execution, and malicious search. Malicious prosecution is basically related to the malicious intention of failed criminal proceedings without any reasonable or possible cause against another. Malicious prosecution is a judicial proceeding that can be carried on by one … Read more
Punjab and Haryana High Court is situated in Sector 1 Chandigarh and is one of the most visited places of the city for tourists. It’s a dream for every young lawyer like me (though my hairs are turning grey) to practice at High Court Chandigarh, such is the reputation of this prestigious institution managing justice … Read more
With rising importance of consumers and their contribution in growth of the economy, the importance of protection of consumer rights, fair & transparent transactions is ever than before. Everyday thousands of decisions are passed by consumer courts spread across the city directing various orders to either remove the deficiency or make a refund and compensate. … Read more
Partnership is a relationship between two or more persons who have agreed to share profit or loss of the business carried by them. Registration Of Partnership Firm According to Partnership Act 1932, registration of partnership firm is not mandatory. The procedure of registration of firm is simple File an application with the Registrar of Firms … Read more
Defamation means an act of harming anyone’s reputation. As per Article 19(2) of Indian Constitution, Defamation is defined as ‘ the publication of a statement which reflects on a person’s reputation and tends to lower him/her in the estimation of right-thinking members of society generally or tends to make them shun or avoid him/her.’ Also … Read more
PERMANENT LOK ADALAT The permanent Lok Adalat as per the amendment act of section 22-B of Legal Services Authority Act, 2002 has been now established at the district level. This particular body has been established as a permanent body with a Chairman who is either a district judge or has been one, is additional district … Read more
Legal heir certificate is a certificate issued by the concerned local authority like District Collector, Additional district magistrate or any local authority who have jurisdiction in the local area authorised by the State or Central Government stating that the person is a legal heir of the deceased person.The person who wants to get a certificate … Read more
Registering your will is the most important thing to do when you are on the brink of old age and if you wish your loved ones could lead a peaceful life after your death. Almost 80% of the disputes after death are related to property amongst the family members. A clear distinction of assets is … Read more
Introduction to Defamation Laws Defamation is oral or written statement that hurts someone’s reputation. In Bhagwat Gita, “For a Man of honour Defamation is worse than death”. It is considered as Great Evil. Reputation is an integral and important part of the dignity of the individual and Right to reputation is inherent right guaranteed by … Read more
What is a Caveat? A Caveat is a Latin term which means, ‘let a person beware’. It is a prior notice sent to a person who is presumed to be affected in any manner while an order is to be delivered by the court, on a particular case. Practical application: In general, a caveat petition … Read more
Will. Will is a document by which a dead man entrusts his wishes to a living person. Will is made for disposing off property. Will is madeby a person during his lifetime that whom he wants to give his property after his death. Also Read- SHOULD I GET LEGAL HEIR CERTIFICATE OR SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE? Terms related … Read more
Punjab and Haryana High Court at Chandigarh under its writ jurisdiction can stay any illegal suspension from any of the government offices. Suspension must be in strict consonance with statutory rules and guidelines adopted by organization through proper notification issued in public. No official can use these rules as per his convenience or to show … Read more
The Right to Information Act was passed to empower the citizens of India, bring in transparency and accountability in the working of public authorities and control corruption. Through exercise of right to information, people are now better informed and equipped to keep necessary check on authorities and make government more accountable to the people for … Read more
A person is entitled to basic amenities of life like food, clothing, shelter and other necessary requirements to live a dignified life. Under the principles of social justice, it is the natural duty of a man to provide these amenities to his wife, parents, and children in form of maintenance. The Indian law laws down … Read more
A Succession Certificate is a document that is granted by a civil court to the legal heirs of a deceased who dies without leaving a will. It is granted by the court to realize the debts and securities of the deceased. In the case of Muthia vs Ramnatham, it was held that the privilege of certificate … Read more
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) is the bankruptcy law of India which seeks to consolidate the existing framework by creating a single law for insolvency and bankruptcy. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2015 was introduced in Lok Sabhain December 2015. It was passed by Lok Sabha on 5 May 2016. The Code received the assent of the … Read more
Adoption of a Child in India is not as easy as it seems due to socio-legal complications encompassing the adoption process. One must comply and adhere to the requirements to fulfill legal obligations and avoid multitude of problems. Adoption in India is governed by three Statutes: 1 Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act (HAMA), 1956- for … Read more
First Let us understand What is Probate? -Probate means copy of the WILL certified under the seal of a competent jurisdiction where the asset lies (mostly district court and then High Court) issued under Indian Succession Act, 1925. An application issued to competent court of pecuniary jurisdiction (District Court or High Court) under section 57 and … Read more
It is so important to create a WILL today seeing the number of disputes amongst the family members in courts. Moreover for getting your share even you have to spend money and time which further causes pain and frustration. That’s why the importance of WILL seems so unavoidable today. Also making a will is a … 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
Enhancement in Motor Accident Claim Tribunal Cases. It usually has remained a trend for High Courts where appeal lies after 90 days after the decision of tribunal to enhance the compensation but just and proper rule in awarding compensation still follows. If you think, you have been awarded less or award is against you, the … 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
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
RTI means Right to Information which is protected, safeguarded and promoted by Constitution of India via RTI (Right to Information Act) , 2015. Under this act, any individual who is a citizen of India can request any information (except information protected for security, interest and breach of peace) from any Public Authority. Chandigarh is by … Read more
Post covers How to Get NOC (no Objection Certificate) and Mob/NCRB Report in Chandigarh. Now things are online. So it is better to visit the NCRB website. Keep reading. NOC and Mob/NCRB reports today are generated online and you don’t have to visit any office now. Whatever I have stated below has now become obsolete … Read more
Every City in India, just like Chandigarh has its own Consumer Court and for those who don’t will have in next few years as consumers are getting aware day by day. To know, whether your city has Consumer Court or not, click here. Consumer Protection Act was enacted in 1986 to protect consumer interests in … Read more
Legal Notice is the formal representation of your claim or grievance against the other party. If the party doesn’t fulfill the legal obligation then you can take legal action for which he will be only responsible. Litigation costs, compensation plus the actual amount. WHY -Legal Notices can be a great way to escape the legal tussle … Read more
Post covers Top 50 Legal Websites for all your troubles. Connect Best Top Legal Experts in Chandigarh Panchkula Mohali for Legal Consultation or Legal Opinion. The earlier version was just infographic but now for you to connect straightaway, I have got links for you of the website to straight away browse them and connect to … Read more
Post covers Intellectual Property Laws in India like Trademark, Copyright, Design and Patent Act giving protection against misuse, infringement and violation. Read to know more. Intellectual Property Rights, IPR in short is not just limited to copyright, trademarks, patents, but also to geographical locations and industrial designs. Trademark Registration in detail. You can get the … Read more
Post covers how a bill becomes a law in India. Once both the houses pass the bill, and president gives assent, bill becomes an Act. President can either give assent or hold bill. If introduced by Minister then a Government Bill and in case of Member, Private Member’s Bill. The best explanation to this, we … Read more
Mutual Divorce is available under the provisions of Indian Law. Under Sec 13 B of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, Divorce can be granted if the parties are willing to get separated mutually. The initial requirement is of separation of the couple for 1 year or more post marriage and further there is no scope … Read more
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