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Abetment of suicide and its consequences

According to the 306 section of the Indian Penal Code, a person abetting the suicide of another person shall be punished with imprisonment up to 10 years and shall also be liable to fine. Abetting a suicide is a non-bailable charge. A person is guilty of abetment when –

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Difference Between Agreement And Contract In India

Many of us frequently use the phrases “Agreement” and “Contract” interchangeably. However, there is a big difference between these two words. Do you understand the distinction between an agreement and a contract? If not, there is no need for concern. You are in the appropriate location. The distinction between an agreement and a contract will be covered in great length in this essay. Definition with Examples

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Divorce and alimony rights in India

Alimony (maintenance, support or sustenance) is the financial support that is provided to a spouse after divorce.  Under Section 25 of the Hindu Marriage Act, permanent alimony is provided by the court to the wife or even to the husband for her or his support and maintenance. In case the wife is a working woman, but there is a considerable difference between her and her husband’s net earnings, she will still be awarded alimony to help her maintain the same standard of living as her husband.

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All about the term ‘Cheque Bounce’ and the legal provisions associated with it

A cheque is a document or instrument that orders a particular payment of money from a bank account. The person who is writing the cheque, known as drawer, he writes the various details on the cheque including the date, monetary amount, name of payee, signs on cheque and ordering their bank to pay the stated amount to that particular organization or that person encash that. 

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All that you should know about the Restitution of Conjugal Rights

When a husband or wife withdraws from the society without any reasonable excuses, the aggrieved party may approach the Court for restitution of conjugal rights. The decree of restitution of conjugal rights cannot be executed by forcing the party who has withdrawn from the society. However, if the decree of restitution of conjugal right is not honored for a period of more than one year, subsequent to the date of the decree, it becomes a ground for divorce. 

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