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The Supreme Court fortnightly: 15 important judgments from …
WEBJan 26, 2024 · In this fortnightly series, Bar & Bench brings you 15 important judgments and orders passed by the Supreme Court of India. Below are our picks for the first two weeks of January 2024. 1. Supreme Court directs High Courts to form committees to implement Second National Judicial Pay Commission recommendations.
“Shall” Shocked: The use of shall in legal documents - Bar and Bench
WEBJun 19, 2021 · Take a typical governing clause in an agreement which typically reads: “This Agreement shall be governed by the law of India.” If “shall” is considered to mean “has a duty to”, the sentence would read: “This Agreement has a duty to be governed by the law of India.” The intended meaning is not to impose any obligation, but it is to state a fact.
[The Viewpoint] Inquiries under the POSH Act: Powers, …
WEBMay 23, 2023 · The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (“POSH Act”) is a comprehensive legislation intended to provide an adequate and effective mechanism for the redressal of complaints of sexual harassment of women at the workplace. The POSH Act imposes an obligation on all employers, whether public or private sector organisations/ institutions ...
Quashing of FIRs by High Courts under Section 482 CrPC: A closer …
WEBNov 14, 2022 · The bare text of Section 482 of the Code reads as under: "482. Saving of inherent powers of High Court.— Nothing in this Code shall be deemed to limit or affect the inherent powers of the High Court to make such orders as may be necessary to give effect to any order under this Code, or to prevent abuse of the process of any Court or otherwise to secure the ends of justice."
40 landmark judgments on the MSMED Act, 2006 - Bar and Bench
WEB19 Jul 2020, 12:20 pm. 11 min read. The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 (the Act) is a beneficial legislation which aims to facilitate the promotion and development of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). In order to ensure speedy recovery of dues, the Act prescribes a two-stage mechanism - comprising ...
Securities Law Series: SEBI and The Basic Structure of Securities ...
WEBJan 20, 2023 · There is considerable literature today on the powers of Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), SEBI and its multi-faceted role as an administrative body, rule-maker and enforcement agency.But as we start this series on securities regulation with Bar and Bench, a quick baptism ritual into the workings of SEBI is important before we foray into more nuanced areas, in the coming months.
Dr. Ambedkar’s final speech in Constituent Assembly - Bar & Bench
WEBApr 14, 2018 · The contributions made by Dr BR Ambedkar to the foundational beginnings of the Indian nation certainly attest to the fact that the Father of Indian Constitution lived up to this standard. As we commemorate Ambedkar Jayanti this year, we take a look at Dr. Ambedkar’s final speech in the Constituent Assembly, dated November 25, 1949.
Constitution Benches of the Supreme Court: An analysis - Bar and …
WEBSep 28, 2019 · A Constitution Bench is a bench of the Supreme Court having five or more judges on it. These benches are not a routine phenomenon. A vast majority of cases before the Supreme Court are heard and decided by a bench of two judges (called a Division Bench), and sometimes of three. Constitution Benches …
Interim relief by courts in an Arbitration: The battle of Section 9
WEBJun 15, 2020 · The Firepower: Scope of Section 9. Under Section 9, the court has wide powers to grant interim measures of protection as may appear to the court to be just and convenient, including for preservation, interim custody or sale of goods which are the subject matter of arbitration, for securing the amount in …