On 30th July 2019, Lok Sabha passed the Consumer Protection Bill, 2019. Presumably the said bill will be passed in the Rajya Sabha and shall receive the assent of the President of India soon as well. Upon the said Bill becoming effective and subject to the notification passed by the Government, the present Consumer ProtectionRead more about SALIENT FEATURES OF THE CONSUMER PROTECTION BILL 2019[…]

In an interesting legal development as far as maintenance law goes, Punjab & Haryana High Court in the case of Maintenance by estranged wife, allowed the jobless husband (who had lost his job) to provide basic necessities like Rice, Ghee & wearing suits to his wife in maintenance. Amit, petitioner in the case,a resident ofRead more about HUSBAND TO PROVIDE WHEAT, RICE, GHEE & CLOTHES TO WIFE AS MAINTENANCE – PUNJAB & HARYANA HIGH COURT[…]

The Trial Court, in this case rejected the girl’s application on the ground that is a major and that in terms of Section 125 (1) (b) and (c) of CrPC, and that she is not entitled for any maintenance and that she does not suffer from any physical or mental disablement. Contending that, combined readingRead more about UNMARRIED DAUGHTER CAN CLAIM MAINTENANCE FROM FATHER: MADRAS HIGH COURT[…]

Additional Sessions Judge, District Courts, Dwarka, New Delhi, ordered the convict, who was found under influence of liquor and quantity of liquor consumed was found to be 550mg /100 ml which is much higher than permissible limit i.e. 30 mg/ 100 ml and held guilty u/s. 138 (3)/177 and section 185 of M.V Act., toRead more about DELHI COURT ORDERS MAN TO SERVE AT OLD-AGE HOME FOR DRUNKEN DRIVING OFFENCE[…]

The Supreme Court, while considering an appeal, noticed one of the terms agreed between the couple taking Divorce with Mutual Consent. The term read – The applicant Wife has released the right of monthly maintenance to the daughter with the non-applicant (Husband). The bench comprising Justice Uday Umesh Lalit and Justice Indu Malhotra has observedRead more about MOTHER CANNOT GIVE UP MAINTENANCE RIGHTS OF CHILD DURING MUTUAL CONSENT DIVORCE – SUPREME COURT[…]

The Supreme Court had waived the waiting period under Article 142. The two Judge Bench of Supreme Court held that that the period mentioned in Section 13 B(2) was not mandatory but directory,  and that it will be open to the Court to exercise its discretion in the facts and circumstances of each case whereRead more about SIX MONTHS WAITING PERIOD IN DIVORCE BY MUTUAL CONSENT OF HINDU MARRIAGE ACT NOT MANDATORY – SUPREME COURT[…]

In any litigation or court case, Civil or Criminal, the lawyer-client relationship is intricate. It is part exercise in teamwork and part close relationship requiring the revealing and maintaining of sensitive and confidential personal information. In all aspects, this relationship between the lawyer and the client is based on mutual trust and privacy. Once theRead more about PROCEDURE TO CHANGE THE LAWYER DURING PENDENCY OF A CASE[…]

In an Exemplary move, Sh. Anil Kaushik, District & Sessions Judge, (POCSO Court), Sikar, Rajasthan completed a court trial of rape of a four year old girl in five working days. The incident occurred on 30th January and the proactive approach of Sikar police led to filing of the charge-sheet on 4th February, after whichRead more about SPECIAL POCSO COURT IN RAJASTHAN COMPLETES RAPE TRIAL IN 5 DAYS[…]

Deciding to go ahead for Divorce and ending up the marital knot can be an emotional and stressful task. Initiating the Divorce proceedings and preparing oneself to get out of the traumatic emotional dilemma could not be an easy job.  Adding to this will be the stress of finding a good divorce lawyer.  It isRead more about HOW TO FIND A GOOD DIVORCE LAWYER IN FARIDABAD[…]