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Crucial Case Laws Regarding Cheque Bounce: Negotiable Instruments Act Section 138

In India, check bounce cases are governed by Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. This law prohibits dishonouring checks for nonpayment or other specified reasons. Top Landmark Judgments under Section 138 NI Act 1. Dashrath Rupsingh Rathod v. State of Maharashtra (2014) Citation: (2014) 9 SCC 129 Key Holding: Jurisdiction lies where the …

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Comprehensive Guide to Bail Provisions in India: Types, Process, and Legal Insights

Bail Issues / By Lead India

In India, being accused of a crime doesn’t mean you’re guilty. Our legal system is based on the principle that a person is innocent until proven otherwise. Bail plays a crucial role in protecting this principle. It ensures that someone who hasn’t been convicted isn’t unnecessarily kept behind bars while their case is still being …

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Start your company in India

Online registration / By Lead India

One of the most frequently suggested options for beginning a business in India is to form a private limited company, which gives its Stockholders limited liability while imposing certain ownership restrictions. Looking for company registration? Get in touch with our experts The benefits of creating a private limited company There are various advantages to incorporating …

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Status of same-sex marriage

General Legal issues / By Lead India

Same-sex marriage is not yet legal in India. However, significant progress has been made in recent years to achieve this goal. One such development is the ongoing case in the Supreme Court of India regarding same-sex marriage. The case was filed by Navtej Johar and Sunil Mehra, two women challenging Section 377 of the Indian …

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Waived off waiting period of six months of mutual divorce

Divorce Issue / By Lead India

Divorce is an unfortunate reality for some couples. However, with the introduction of the Hindu Marriage Act in 1955, the divorce process has become simpler and less time-consuming. Sec-13B of HMA 1955 deals with divorce by mutual consent. In consensual divorce, both parties mutually agree to end the marriage and move on with their lives. …

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Company liabilities over employers and employees

General Legal issues / By Lead India

The law that governs company liabilities over employers and employees varies depending on the country and jurisdiction in which the company operates. However, some common laws and regulations that govern the relationship between employers and employees include: Employment laws These laws govern the hiring, termination, and working conditions of employees. They can include minimum wage …

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Different Debt Recovery Laws In India

General Legal issues / By Lead India

There are several laws in India that deal with money recovery. These laws provide a legal framework for creditors to recover debts from debtors. Here are the different laws that govern money recovery in India: Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 This law deals with the recovery of money through negotiable instruments such as cheques, promissory notes, …

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Penalty for failure to register for GST

General Legal issues, Online registration / By Lead India

According to the GST Act, there is a direct penalty for failing to get GST registration in India, which is charged even if the registration is late. According to Section 122 of the CGST Act, any taxable person who fails to get GST registration despite being required to do so under the act faces a …

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Advantages of sending Legal Notice

General Legal issues / By Lead India

In India, a legal notice is a formal communication sent by one party to another party, usually through a lawyer, to notify them of a legal claim or demand. The legal notice can be sent in various legal matters, such as property disputes, matrimonial issues, or commercial disputes. Advantages of sending a legal notice in …

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Compromise between parties for removing Pocso and Rape is illegal

Criminal Issues / By Lead India

Rape and POCSO cannot be quashed on the basis of any compromise entered into by the Parties and any such arrangement is illegal. It has been observed by the Allahabad High Court that it is not legally permissible to quash the rape and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act on the ground that …

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