Parenting and Law
Many products in the market are harmful for the health of consumers and there are many sellers and manufacturers of goods and services in the market who engage in unfair trade practises or corrupt and unethical business activities. These are some of the concerns that need to be addressed in order to protect consumers. Thus,... Continue Reading →
Facts pertaining to the case In this case the Hindustan Safety Glass Works Ltd., the respondent, had signed two policies with the National Insurance Company, the appellant in this case, for one year on 29th August, 1990 which were renewed for another year subsequently. The first insurance policy was for Rs. 4.9 lakhs which was... Continue Reading →
The term “person” originated from the Latin term “persona” which mean a “mask”. It represents a mask worn by actor while playing a character in a drama. Initially this term was used to show the part played by a man in his life. However, in modern time this word has been used in the wider... Continue Reading →
An individual who consumes goods or services for self-consumption is called Consumer. However, the term “Consumer” does not include an individual who avails goods or service for free or who obtains a good for resale or a good or service for commercial purchases, or someone who avails service as an employer under a contract of... Continue Reading →
The Indian Penal Code, 1860 provides for the offence of hurt in the Chapter XVI. On the basis of seriousness, the offence of hurt is divided into hurt (simple hurt) and grievous hurt. Hurt means to cause pain to someone. Grievous hurts is the more aggravated form of hurt and is more serious in nature.... Continue Reading →
The word “hurt” generally means causing of pain or damage or injury by one person to another person. The word “hurt” generally includes both physical and mental pain. However, in the legal sense the word “hurt” does not include mental pain. The offence of hurt is included in the Indian Penal Code, 1860 in the... Continue Reading →
The life of a state is vigorous and so as to encourage the ever unique turns of events and necessities of society, its financial, social and political conditions change constantly. Hence, a Constitution drafted in one setting at a specific time may demonstrate insufficient at a later stage. Each Constitution has some technique for alteration... Continue Reading →
Growing economic prosperity often proliferates human needs which results in a conflict of interest and increase in civil or commercial litigation. Also due to the socio-economic advancements people are becoming more aware of their rights and have gained courage to approach courts for justice. As a result of increased disputes and litigations courts are struggling... Continue Reading →
The Parliament passed the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 in the year 2019 and it come into force on 20th July, 2020. The Act of 2019 repealed and replaced the Consumer Protection Act, 1986. The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 was passed to address the new problems faced by consumers in the digital age and to broaden the... Continue Reading →
It is against law if someone is treated unfairly because of his race, skin colour, ancestry, nationality or ethnic background. However, if we look to the past we will find a long line of racist laws that were once prevalent in many societies and widely accepted by people. American society is an example of such... Continue Reading →
It is against law if someone is treated unfairly because of his race, skin colour, ancestry, nationality or ethnic background. However, if we look to the past we will find a long line of racist laws that were once prevalent in many societies and widely accepted by people. American society is an example of such... Continue Reading →
Aishwarya Sandeep 