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Emergency arbitrator concept is considered to be, one of the most effective solutions for the major problem which has been reducing the effectiveness of an International arbitration. Because one of the major challenges faced by the arbitration community was in handling emergency situations through international arbitration process. In emergencies, where the parties ..

The Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Bill, 2016 (the Amendment) was recently passed by the Rajya Sabha to amend certain provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 (the MB Act/st..

Starting 1st May 2017, the much awaited Real Estate (Regulation & Development) Act (the 'Act') comes into effect. The ministry of Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation rece..

Maybe, just maybe, the courts are listening to what Moneylife (and Lawyersclubindia) has been saying for years. That the backlog facing the judicial system stems mainly from the frivolous litigations and malicious prosecutions, rather persecutions, that are filed every day. Add to that false affidavits, perju..

A well-dressed man, in a cabin full of books and files, who with his articulation and advocacy skills can bend the things in direction favourable to his client. Yes, this is the stereotype of a lawyer. But the legal profession has much more to it than files, argumentation and money. Emails, documents, contacts, billing, etc. have t..

Beginning from Mahabharata when the Pandavas lost their kingdom by a throw of dice, to the present day online betting business, the ‘Game of Chance' has always held a certain charm for the Indian psyche. Gambling is a popular pastime and has been a ubiquitous part of daily life from antiquity until the present. To even begin to understand the concept of gamb..

(A) Dated: APRIL 06, 2017: The Supreme Court of India: A candidate for an employment post, who applied under OBC category by availing of age relaxation and also attended the interview under OBC category, cannot claim right to be appointed under general category. p style="te..

POSH Act is referred as the Sexual-Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. While this Act is a good initiative by the Government there are some compliance issues which are not very clear in the Act. Listed herein are some common Questions asked for Compliance with this law: p styl..

1. Introduction: The World Consumer Rights Day is celebrated, on March 15th of every year to create awareness about consumer's rights with a view to promote and protect such rights. In India, Department ..

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..