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Inconsistencies In Special Marriage Act, 1954

The parliament of India enacted the special marriage act, 1954 - is an Indian legislation to provide a special marriage form for its registration and for divorce valid for the Indian citizens and the people of all Indian nationals living in foreign countries, irrespective of faith or religion or followed by either party.In 1872 Act III was enacted but as it was not adequate for certain issues, so the Parliament enacted a new legislation, Act III of 1872, which permits any dissenters to marry whomever they want. A marriage between two persons belonging to any region, religion or creed may fall…

India needs 365 days working justice delivery system - CJI

The statement recently delivered by the Chief Justice of India calling for a justice delivery system that works throughout the year – needs to be debated at national level. The CJI was tending to the legitimate organization in Jodhpur at the establishment stone laying function of Bar Council of Rajasthan building, when he drew parallels between the justice delivery system and other imperative administrations like the therapeutic & wellbeing offices.He conceives a quick and free system working 365 days a year, qualities, frequently than not, lost from the methodology of justice delivery…

Indian law and its key branches at a glance

The law system that is operational in India is called Indian laws. Most of the provisions in Indian judiciary system are influenced by ancient texts including Arthshastra and Manusmriti. Just like Indian constitution, a large part of these provisions has been drawn from some popular laws of western countries. The Indian constitution itself is a great source of laws that are in effect in the country and there are bodies that issue certain rules to be followed by each and every Indian.Indian law system is considered to be one of the most complex law systems in the world. The reason lies in its…

Indian law firms - keeping pace with the changing times

In the past two decades, India has registered never-before changes in all walks of life. Be it in instructive segment, health area or whatever viable field, the nation is upgrading itself to administer the consistency in each and every area. In such a situation, Indian law is likewise changing itself to actualize better delivery of justice in the perpetually developing nation.Indian lawyers are upgrading their learning and aptitudes step by step so as to give quality administration. They have empowered themselves on the technological front also in order to give convenient legal services to…

Indian laws on gifting of real estate

As per Indian law, a gift is the transfer of property from one person known as donor to another person known as donee. Gift is defined under section 122 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1822 as: “ The transfer of a certain existing immovable property made voluntarily and without consideration, by one person, called the “donor”, to another, called the “donee” and accepted by and on behalf of the donee.” Gifts can be two types-Lifetime gifts – The gift which is delivered in the donor’s lifetime is known as lifetime gift.Deathbed gifts - The gift which is delivered in the donor’s lifetime but…

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