Compromise Quashing: Parties to the dispute who have arrived at a settlement can file a petition for quashing of the criminal proceedings, FIR, or complaint on the basis of such compromise in the High Court. Section 482 CrPC gives the High Court’s inherent power to pass appropriate orders to prevent abuse of the process of […]
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Domestic Violence: It is a typical violent or aggressive behavior of usually a spouse/ partner or any other member within the household. Nature of Remedies: The legislature has given criminal and civil remedies to deal with the nuisance of domestic violence. Criminal remedy: Section 498A, IPC provides a remedy to women where the conduct of
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What is the Definition of Legal Practice? It is providing professional, zealous, lawful, and ethical service to clients. Lawyers enter into this covenant not only with their clients but also with society, as the ultimate defenders of the rule of law. The practice consists of three primary components: legal skill, judgment, and persuasion. Whether they
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Cruelty: In dictionary terms, it implies intentional or unintentional behavior of an individual that causes physical or mental harm to other being. Legal Cruelty: includes the acts committed by the erring spouse that enable injured spouse to get divorce from the Court. Section 13, Hindu Marriage Act enumerates the grounds on which divorce can be
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What is the meaning of Pendente Lite Maintenance and Permanent Alimony? Maintenance Pendente Lite and expenses of proceedings: During pendency of the matrimonial case, this is a maintenance relief under Hindu Marriage Act (HMA) where either the wife or the husband who has no sufficient independent income for her/his support, upon filing the application for
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What is a valid marriage under Hindu Marriage Act? Valid marriage under Hindu Marriage Act (HMA) shall qualify the conditions enumerated under Section 5, HMA. The most important condition is that both the parties should be Hindu within the meaning of Section 2, HMA. Conditions to a Hindu Marriage: If the following conditions are met,
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What Are Void and Voidable Marriages? Void marriages: Void marriages are the marriages that are in contravention of the Section 5 (i), (iv) & (v), Hindu Marriage Act and such marriages shall be null and void since the very beginning. Voidable marriages: Voidable marriages are the marriages that are in contravention of the grounds enumerated
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What is Restitution of Conjugal Rights? The restitution of Conjugal Rights is a legal right that draws its validity from Section 9, Hindu Marriage Act. The husband or the wife who is withdrawn from the other partner’s company without reasonable cause, the aggrieved party may petition the district court for restitution of conjugal rights. In
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The new millennium witnessed a transition in the form of internet culture – a new culture which has changed our way of life. Internet has become a vital part of our day-to-day existence and is being used as new ways to communicate, to make friends, to chat, to talk, to send messages, to have social
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Mergers and Acquisitions are the legal commercial transactions under Companies Act that are largely governed under Section 230-240, Chapter 15 of the Act in which the ownership of companies/firms/businesses, or their operating units are transferred or consolidated with other companies/entities. Mergers and acquisitions can be a strategic move, it can help businesses to grow or shrink,
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