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Description of Vessel Statements describing the vessel's gross and/or net register, the deadweight and cubic capacity, and speed and class are included in charters. The registered tonnage does not indicate the vessel's carrying capacity and, unless a large discrepancy is involved, a misstatement regarding the t..

There are 7 Emirates /  Sheikhdoms in UAE Abu Dhabi is the Capital of UAE and its Commercial Capital is  Dubai These seven Emirates were recognised as independent as early as 1950 Each emirates was a member of Trucial States, including ..

‘Hysteresis occurs when unemployed persons are unwilling to accept lower wage rates as a means of returning to work. Wage stickiness implied by hysteresis can produce an increase in the “normal” unemployment rate, also known as the non-accelerating inflation rate of unemployment (NAIRU), which defies the notion of cyclical, or self-adjusti..

The seat of Arbitration is one the most important concepts in the field of International Arbitration. Any party to an International Arbitration proceeding will be able to achieve its objectives only if the final award is enforceable..

CARGO DAMAGE LAW: HISTORICAL BACKGROUND   General Background   Special protection should be afforded by a cargo owner who shipped his goods by a marin..

INTRODUCTION  Parliament has enacted Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA) which has come into effect from 01.05.2017. The objects of RERA on paper are laudable. If enacted in its intent and spirit, it can be a boon for the consumer, who has been so far exploited by the unscrupulous bu..

ABSTRACT The concept of Coparcenary has its origin in the concept of Daya explained by Vijnaneshwara. It is discussed that Daya is a kind of property which becomes the property of another person only if he/she is related to the owner. This unique concept is the product of an ancient Hindu school of jurisprudence kn..

Dad once told me a story, one of many that enriched me. Most were funny, in retrospect. This one was about a quarrelling couple in the station master’s railway compound at Grant Road, Mumbai, where Dad grew up. Floating groups gravitate to railway stations. Resources are limited, privacy nil. A sure catalyst for violent, husb..

Last decision of Hon'ble Supreme Court on Common Counselling for MBBS Seats dated 09.05.2017 for All India  & State Quota, clearly mention that 1. Only Common Counselling for admission to All India Quota seats in Government Medical Colleges shall be conducted by the DGHS. The counselling conducted by DGH..

Legal tech has been the buzz word in legal industry in United States, UK, Australia Canada and Europe since 2014. In India, it is slowly catching up. What is legal tech? The phrase refers to legal technology, basically software or other programs that helps lawyers or law firms, with billing, accounting, e-discovery etc. In a broader sense it includes every kind of tec..

Following Bombay High Court’s unprecedented order last month, has the Delhi High Court open the floodgates for use of Whatsapp in courts? The Delhi High Court in a defamation matter has allowed the service of notice of suit to defendants by way of WhatsApp, text message and email. The court seems to have foll..

Gold Mining and its Environmental Impact Gold has been regarded as a noble metal ever since the dawn of civilization. Soft yet precious, its properties have made it valuable and desirable. Wars have been fought, voyages have been made, new places discovered – all for the sake of Gold. Its power can be u..

Judge David Barron had this to say. 'For want of a comma, we have this case.'   Language is the lawyer's best weapon. It gets sharpened in the cut-and-thrust of intellectual battles in court. Those who shy away from the blood-letting, remaining ensconced in their offices, churning out page after page, inevitably submit to errors. The sharpening of c..

'L'is the  Twelfth letter of the English  Alphabets and the 'Eleventh'letter in the 'Latin'. 'L'as symbol, is used in Roman numerals for: 50'L';  'L is abbreviation for Law as well as Lord.  In the world  the  first Law exams was conducted by 'Lagem Laureus Bacca'an  Italian in the 18th Century.  Based on his contribution a..

We wrote about judges not necessarily knowing all the laws, and got quite a bit of flak. No matter. At least, we are being read. The third editorial in daily newspapers has, historically, been a tongue-in-cheek offering. While many a truth is hidden in jest, wry humour, every day, is difficult to create. So, when a finance daily ta..