getlegalindia

  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...

  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...

  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...

  The Workmen Compensation Act 1923 is an old but essential law because it established a social security system for the country's workers. It allows an employee and his dependents to receive compensation for work-related injuries at his employer's expense in the event of his death. This article explains the basics of the workers compensation act 1923 and the formation of the child marriage restraint act 1929 . The objective of the act The workmen compensation act aims to allow certain companies to compensate their workers for injuries incurred due to an accident while on the job. If a worker acquires an occupational sickness while on the job, the Act treats it as an accident-related ailment. Nature of liability Consider what would happen if an employee putting in long hours and receiving excellent perks learned that he/she will not get any compensation. People, after all, are prone to doing something for the sake of receiving something in return.  When the vicarious liabilit...

  The Employee State Insurance, ESI act holds several sections. The section includes numerous medical benefits and insurance to employees working under factories registered under the  ESI Corporation.  ESI act 1948 is an exciting prospect for employee and legal perspective with the beginning of forming a social security program. The main objective of the act was to offer a security system for workers, especially in health-related unforeseen events. The Employee State Insurance Act, 1948 (ESI), offers financial backing and the proper support for working-class individuals during the time of medical distress.  Section 2(8) describes employment injury as a personal injury that a person suffered during employment, and such damage happens during an accident or occupational disease arising solely due to work. The Scope and Application of the Act The ESI contribution rate 2019-20 is 0.75% of the wages, and for the employer, it is 3.25% of the wages paid in respect of the...

  India gets regarded as one of the world's most influential and rapidly developing economies. Its foreign trade policies and government changes have made it a popular destination for international investors.  Furthermore, technological and physical advances across the country allow for efficient commerce and commercial processes.  A robust foreign trade policy is critical for a country's economic development to be successful. As a result, India established the EXIM Policy , also known as the Export-Import Policy. Let’s get into depth and learn more about the FTP of India. What is the EXIM Policy? Export-Import Policy is a set of standards and instructions that govern the import and export of products.  Under Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation Act), 1992, the Government of India announced the Export-Import Policy for five years (1997-2002).  The current policy applies to the years 2021 to 2026. The Export-Import Policy is amended every ye...