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All About Drug Abuse Prevention and NDPS Act

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  All About Drug Abuse Prevention and NDPS Act Drug abuse is very typical these days. But government launched an act that regulates the use of drugs and narcotic substances. Let’s dive deeper into the details. There were no drug regulation laws in India until 1985, when the NDPS Act got passed. Marijuana smoking has been mentioned in the Atharva Veda, and its use for entertainment was typical and widely accepted in the community in terms of alcohol consumption. Until 1985, cannabis and its extracts such as hashish, marijuana, bhang, etc. It is sold in the country legally. NDPS legislation was mandated to fulfil the obligations of the Indian treaty under the Single Drug Agreement, the Convention on Psychotropic Substances, and the United Nations Convention to Combat Illicit Drug Trafficking and Mental Illness. Drug abuse is a major socio-economic problem in India, and the government is taking a few steps to reduce drug demand and promote drug rehabilitation in the community. What i...
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What is the Concept of Alimony In India?

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  Alimony is the husband’s or wife’s right for maintenance after divorce. In India, personal laws under the provision of the Special Marriage Act governs alimony. Let’s find out more. Alimony means an obligatory maintenance amount, decided by the court which gets to be paid by one spouse to another after or during the divorce proceedings.  Usually, it gets provided where the spouse is unable to maintain themselves. In most cases, the husband supports the wife, but there are some cases in which the court might ask the wife to support the husband.  In case of a contested divorce, the alimony, its amount, and its term depend upon the length of the marriage. For example, divorce after a decade of marriage empowers the spouse with life-long support.  Types of alimony/ maintenance Both terms—alimony and maintenance are used synonymously. But it is crucial to keep in mind that the term maintenance gets used before the divorce proceedings end, whereas both terms can get used...
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Nirbhaya Act: An Overview

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  Nirbhaya act is Indian legislation to protect children and women from sexual offences. Here's everything you need to know about the Act. The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act 2013 ( Nirbhaya Act ) is an Indian law passed by the Lok Sabha on March 19, 2013. Rajya Sabha passed the act on March 21, 2013. It amends the Indian Penal Code, Indian Evidence Act, and Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, to address laws relating to sexual offences. Let’s have a brief about the act Criminal law amendment act 2013: Sexual offences The Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill, 2013, is also known as the Anti-Rape Bill. The Act went into effect on February 3, 2013, in response to the national anger over the deadly gang rape in New Delhi on December 16, 2012. Following the brutal rape incident, the protests in Delhi demonstrated the vastness and gravity of the need for quick reform in Rape Laws across India. This incident received widespread international attention, and the United Nations Entity for Gender Equali...
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Rowlatt Act: Provisions and Repercussions

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  The Rowlatt Act , passed by the Imperial Legislative Council in February 1919, gave the British government the power to imprison anyone suspected of anti-British conspiracy ideas for up to two years without trial and convict them summarily without a jury. The Rowlatt Act was called as black law . The act replaced the Defence of India Act (1915), enacted during the First World War, with a permanent statute that gave the British more power over Indians, based on the recommendation of a commission led by Justice S.A.T. Rowlatt.  The Indian leaders, particularly Mahatma Gandhi, opposed the harsh legislation and organised a protest campaign culminating in the horrific Jallianwala Bagh massacre in April 1919 and the ensuing Non-Cooperation Movement. Why was Rowlatt Act imposed? The 'Anarchical and Revolutionary Crimes Act of 1919,' popularly called the 'Rowlatt Act,' was enacted by the British to deter Indians from rising against them by suppressing revolutionary groups and...
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The Process Of Obtaining Certificate Of Incorporation

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  As per provisions of the Companies Act of 2013, a company is a firm founded and registered under the Companies Act.  According to common law, a business is a "legal person" or "legal entity" that is separate and capable of existing beyond the lifetimes of its members. A company's incorporation refers to its formation under the Companies Act of 2013 provision.  Through this article, you get the answer to “how to get certificate of incorporation” and discuss the advantages of obtaining a certificate of incorporation . How to get a Certificate of Incorporation Indian law has made it straightforward to create a new company in just a few days, according to MCA (Ministry of Corporate Affairs) rules and regulations.  These are the four crucial steps to obtaining a certificate of incorporation in India. Acquire Director Identification Number (DIN) Acquire Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) Finding an eForm or Registration of a New User Incorporate the company To hav...
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