In India, with an increasing consumer market, the layman misconstrues the words warranty and guarantee; but when defined for legal considerations, the meanings stand distinctively different from one another. Consider for example, purchasing a smartphone, a fridge, or perhaps a car; you have been amid situations involving both. But what really sets them apart? This …
With online shopping, computers providing services, and a modern marketing environment generating bad money, many Indian consumers found themselves paying for counterfeit products, excessive charges, or misrepresentation. If you are put through an unfair ordeal, what are your options? There is a legal remedy for unfairness under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. This guide gives …
The fundamental rights of the citizens of the country are protected by the Supreme Court of India, the highest court of the country. And as the highest court, the Supreme Court also defends the Constitution. Many people ask, “Is an ordinary citizen allowed to go directly to the Supreme Court without going to the lower …
Under Article 124 of the Constitution of India, the Supreme Court has been established as the country’s highest judicial body. It is the final authority on legal matters and serves as the protector of fundamental rights. As the court of final appeal, it can hear cases on constitutional matters, matters of national importance, matters involving …
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Ever expanding India’s road network coupled with an increase in the number of vehicles in the country poses a significant traffic management challenge. Accidents are common, and fatalities are high in India due to a slew of dangerous traffic violations such as reckless driving, driving under the influence of alcohol, speeding, driving without valid documents, …
Every day, millions of Indians travel from one place to another over the road. Although vehicles make travel convenient and comfortable, they come with a slew of legal obligations. The two important provisions under the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988 (MV Act) are: The insurance claim, accident, and criminal liability stand severely impacted by driving …
In India, as a norm, traffic fines are issued for contravening rules such as over-speeding, not wearing helmets, and using mobile devices while driving. In accordance with the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (MVA), penalty notices are issued either on the spot by traffic officers or through automated systems. Although penalty notices serve the purpose of …
In order to protect women’s dignity as well as equality and to ensure a safe work environment, the Parliament of India has passed the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 or the POSH Act. This Act fulfils the provisions of the Constitution of India and also specifically Article 14 …
The attacking issues for marriages remain one of the district ones in India, dowry harassment. Despite being forbidden, many women still are subjected to atrocities and humiliation due to dowry threats. Such forms of harassment sometimes even lead to deaths. To prevent these crimes, Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC)/Section 85 of the …
In the contemporary economy, which is digital-focused, a company’s domain name is more than just a website address, it is, in effect, a digital trademark representing goodwill, reputation, and consumer trust. In India, the extensions “.in” and “.bharat” provide a firm with a robust local business identity. However, with the importance of domain names comes …
