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SangsLegal News Reportedly, the Union Cabinet has approved the Women's Reservation Bill; awaiting official confirmation. |
The Women's Reservation Bill or the Constitution (108th Amendment) Bill, is an esteemed legislative initiative in India. Its core objective is to increase the representation of women in India's political forums. It seeks to reserve 33% of all seats for women in the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament) and all state legislative assemblies.In the grand scheme of political representation, the Women's Reservation Bill marks an important step in the right direction for gender equality in India. |
SangsLegal News Supreme Court provided relief to a party whose cheque dishonour complaint had been rejected due to lack of territorial jurisdiction. |
In a significant decision, the Supreme Court recently provided relief to a party whose cheque dishonour complaint had been rejected at the final hearing by a Magistrate, citing lack of territorial jurisdiction. The Supreme Court invoked its unique powers under Article 142 of the Constitution, to transfer the case to a suitable Court. This decision came after it was acknowledged that the party hadn't been provided with adequate legal support.
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Sangslegal News Are Civilian Employees in Armed Force Unit Canteens Considered Government Employees?Supreme Court Refers the case to Larger Bench. |
A major case concerning the employment status of civilian workers in Unit Run Canteens (URCs) within the Armed Forces has been referred to a larger bench by the Supreme Court.
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SangsLegal News Where no explicit time limit is established for the specific performance of a contract the limitation period commences from the date on which the plaintiff received the notice of refusal: Supreme Court |
The Supreme Court recently ruled that under circumstances where no explicit time limit is established for the specific performance of a contract, the limitation period for filing a suit for specific performance as per Article 54 of Part II of the Schedule to the Limitation Act, 1963, the limitation period commences from the date on which the plaintiff received the notice of refusal on part of defendant to perform the agreed-upon terms of the replika laukku
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SangsLegal News A divorced daughter has no right to claim for maintenance from her late father's property:Delhi High Court |
The Delhi High Court has ruled that under the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act of 1956, a divorced daughter does not fall under the category of "dependent". Therefore, she has no right to claim for maintenance from her late father's property.
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