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We all know that there is a stark divide in India - in the way in which cities work, and the way in which rural areas run. On one hand is the 'urbanized' culture spread across various cities and metros where government organizations are responsible for running them, and on the other, the 'rurality' is marked by what is popularly known as 'Panchayat Raj'! p sty..

"I swear, I don't even know her."   We have seen it before. The most recent denials being that of a politician and a footballer. DNA is proving many errant, rich hedonists, to be the lawfully-conceiving paters. Now it's, 'Hi, Dad! Long time, no see.' PS. 'What about my inheritance?'   Some call a child a creation, God'..

RECOVERY OF NON-PERFORMING ASSETS (NPA) RECOVERY WITH A HUMAN TOUCH. Supreme Court of India in its judgment on In Olga Tellis vs. Bombay Municipal Corporation (AIR 1986 SC 180 AT 193) observed, "The question which we have to consider is whether the right to life includes the right ..

The Real Estate sector in India is one of the largest contributors to the GDP of India (around 6% of Indian GDP) and also one of the top job creators. This sector has seen growing pace with liberalization of the economy since 1991 and after the Government’s policy to allow 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in this sector since 2005. The constantly changing ec..

Most business owners including manufacturers, retail shop owners, traders, and farmers require transportation of raw materials or finished goods from one place to another within the country. Even though the process has now become very simple given the development of efficient modes of transit, it is still sought with risks to the cargo in many forms. Accidents occur d..

OFFHAND The apex court has, upholding the view of the HC, handed down its opinion in Revenue's favour. In advancing the arguments, counsel for the Revenue has cherry-picked and heavily relied upon, - eventually with success - certain provisions / features of the Companie..

The government of India with a view to consolidate and amend the laws relating to corporate, partnership firm and individual and to resolve the matters of insolvency in a time bound manner on 28/06/2016 notified the Insolvency And  Bankruptcy Code..

Of what can be called a healthy law making, the Parliament has finally stepped in and passed the long awaited Mental Healthcare Bill, 2016, which provides for affordable healthcare and services to people with mental illness. Survivors of attempted suicide will no longer have to undergo prosecution as the bill has also decriminalized suicide. p style="text-alig..

INTRODUCTION When international elements arise in a case of insolvency, it is of vital importance to determine which of those Courts may be likely to have jurisdiction over some, or all, of the matters in dispute. It is equally important to ascertain whether the English Courts have jurisdiction. However, as regards..

The Uttarakhand high court has recognized that the Ganga and the Yamuna as well as their tributaries and sister bodies shall now have the status of a legal person and shall be so-called living entities, giving the rivers that have seen years of damage at the hands of humans, a legal voice along with all corresponding rights, duties and liabilities. p style="te..

INTRODUCTION A group of 10 Pakistan trained terrorist left India invaded and innocent people were brutally killed, 26-29 November of 2008 will ever remain as black days in Indian history. Right from the birth, India has been a victim of terrorist attack. The whole world observed..

Express highways, freeways, sea links, flyovers, tunnels, monorails or metros. The need for speed never seems to end.    If bigger is better, faster is best.  So many people are laid to rest.   Here is a story I never tire of repeating, even years after my British collaborator, Dennis Taylor, initiated i..

Third party insurance policy is mandatory under various economic activities where the owner is required to purchase an insurance policy for his motor vehicles, public carriers, factories, office etc where any industrial activity is being performed and any member of public or employee is exposed to risk of life or injury therefrom..

Why Stayzilla case is a gross abuse of law? Indian Start-ups and other legal experts are shocked at a very disturbing trend relating to gross misuse of law. Recently, Chennai Police did a mid-night arrest of founder of a famous start up - Stayzilla - which prima facie appears to be grossly illegal. The start-up fou..

Gandhiji said, 'Intellectually, mentally, and spiritually, woman is equivalent to a male and she can participate in every activity.' Why women's day is only celebrated why men’s day is not as history is only known mostly by men?  International Women's..