The word “tort” comes from the Latin word tortum, which can be translated as “wrong” in English. A tort can be defined as an act or omission that causes injury or harm to another person. It is considered a civil wrong for which a court can hold someone liable. Some common tortious activities in India […]
A company law, also known as corporate law or enterprise law, is a set of laws that govern the formation, operation and dissolution of companies. It sets guidelines for rights, relations and conduct of the company’s owners, shareholders, directors, and other stakeholders. In India, the main law for companies today is the Companies Act 2013. […]
When the Companies Act 1956 was still in force, the Company Law Board (CLB) would adjudicate matters related to company law. However, when Companies Act 2013 came into force, the CLB was dissolved and the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) was established. NCLT means a quasi-judicial body in India which decides on matters concerning companies […]
On the basis of whether an accused individual is entitled to be released on a bail while awaiting trial, two types of crimes persist in India, namely, bailable and non-bailable offences. Both these offences are governed by Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). In this blog post, we will explore the meaning of bailable and non-bailable […]
In today’s time, many people have become selfish and greedy. Because of this, they create fake documents to claim immovable and movable assets which they don’t actually have a legal right over. A common example is a forged will that unfairly gives most of the property to one person. If you believe a will is […]
Many people and businesses take loans for personal and professional reasons, respectively. However, at times of financial crisis, they may fail to repay the loan. An individual might fail to repay the loan after losing their job or due to a medical emergency. A business might fail to repay the loan because it faced some […]
Passport is one of the most crucial documents for any individual. Without a valid passport, an individual cannot travel abroad. In India, this essential document is issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India through a network of 36 offices in different states and UTs. If you are an Indian citizen who […]
The transfer of property can be either done from the seller to the buyer or from one family member to another member or relative. This is usually done to protect the transferee against any future problems, claims and frauds. The transfer of property in India is governed by the Transfer of Property Act 1882. The […]
The full form of ASPIRE is ‘A Scheme for Promotion of Innovation, Rural Industries and Entrepreneurship.’ It aims to set up a network of incubation centers to accelerate entrepreneurship and also to promote start-ups for innovation and entrepreneurship in rural and agriculture-based industries. Benefits of ASPIRE The following are the key benefits of the ASPIRE […]
The term ‘whistleblower’ has been repeatedly mentioned in various news articles ever since Hindenburg Research posted on X, “Something big soon India.” Hindenburg Research is a US short seller which caused Adani Group’s shares to decline rapidly after accusing the conglomerate of financial irregularities. And yes, the same short seller also recently made some allegations […]