Abrogation of Article 35A and Article 370

Article 35A

The Constitution of India is the largest globally, consisting of a Preamble, 25 Parts, 12 Schedules, and 448 Articles. Among 448 articles, two articles are related to Jammu and Kashmir— Article 35A and Article 370. These articles play a vital role in maintaining law and order concerning the State of Jammu and Kashmir. The Constitution of India provides practices, rights, powers and duties of the Citizens of India. The articles of the Constitution got adopted from various Constitutions of various countries. After finalising the Constitution, it was ado...

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All You Need To Know About Mines Act, 1952

Mines Act

Mines are places where minerals get extracted from the earth, and mines need to be protected and administered to save the environment and the employees working in the mines. The Mines act is umbrella legislation covering significant aspects related to the mines. The Ministry of Labour and Employment administers the Mines Act, 1952, providing the provisions related to workers' health, safety, and welfare in the mining industry. The Directorate General of Mines Safety is the regulatory agency appointed by the Indian government for safety in mines. The Min...

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Senior Citizen Act: An act to protect senior citizens

Senior Citizen Act

The Maintenace and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizen Act 2007 is popularly known as the Senior Citizen Act. It got enacted in the year 2007. The legislation aims to provide adequate maintenance and effective welfare to old parents and senior citizens. So, the Act made it a legal obligation on adult children and heirs to provide a monthly allowance for parents. The act provided inexpensive and speedy procedures to claim monthly maintenance for parents and senior citizens. The act also makes it necessary for the children and relatives of senior citiz...

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Advocates Act: The backbone of Legal Profession

Advocates Act

The Advocates Act passed in May 1961 and enforced on 16th August 1961 applies to the whole of India. The Advocates Act was to amend the laws related to legal practitioners. It provides the constitution of members for the State Bar Council and Bar Council of India. The act aims to constitute only one class of legal practitioners known as 'Advocate' and provides uniform qualification for admission to the Bar. The act also vests the powers on the Bar Council of India and the State Bar Council to take disciplinary action when required. Let's get into the d...

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Guardians and Wards Act, 1890: An act protecting rights of minor

Guardians and Wards Act

Minor is physically and mentally immature and needs proper care. Legislation in India provides that a minor cannot act independently. In India, guardianship and ward are various general and personal laws. The legislations are:Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956; Guardianship and Wards Act, 1890; Islamic laws and Parsi and Christian Laws.The Guardians and Wards Act 1890 got enacted to protect the minor's interest and secure his property. The act applies to the whole of India and came into force on 1st July 1890. The Act consolidates ...

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IT Act, 2000: An Act to Regulate Digital Era

information technology act

When everything is moving towards an online platform in the digital era, it's essential to safeguard and provide legal recognition to the e-documents. The Information Technology Act, 2000 recognises the transaction carried by the electronic media. The IT Act 2000 was enacted on June 9, 2000, and enforced on 17th October 2000. The IT Act, 2000 deals with cybercrime and electronic commerce in India. It is a legal framework for electronic governance and the recognition of electronic records and digital signatures. The IT Act is also popularly known as Cyber...

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A Guide To Causes Of Child Labour In India

causes of child labour in India

Child labour is the practice that engages the child in economic activity. This practice deprives the child of their childhood and causes harm to the physical and mental development. Child Labor can be seen as both a social and economic problem. The causes of child labour are not limited to one or two; the causes are unlimited. Also, the problem does not get restricted to any one country; the problem persists in almost every country worldwide. Definition of child labour The employment of a child in any sort of industry or household activity is known as...

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A Glimpse At The Army Act, 1950 And Military Justice System Of India

Army act

A country's defence system is one strong body protecting the country from outside danger. The stronger the country's defence is, the more powerful it becomes. The military is the strongest pillar of the country. The armed forces responsible for securing and defending the country are the military, including the army, the navy, and the marines. The Indian military, for a long time, has maintained its distance from the public. Some practices and traditions explicitly get followed in India. The Indian Army has its own sets of rules and regulations that regu...

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Drugs And Cosmetics Act Made Simple: What You Need To Know

Drugs And Cosmetics Act

The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 deals with maintaining the quality of cosmetics and drugs. The act establishes the board of experts to advise the central and the state government related to technical matters. The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 provides guidelines about the distribution, manufacture, import and sale of drugs and cosmetics and drugs. The act also covers the Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani drugs and the provisions related to the same. Drugs and Cosmetics act, 1940 The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 got enacted to regulate the import, manufact...

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Are you Entitles Under Gratuity Act

Gratuity Act

The Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 is an Indian Legislation that makes an industry pay a one-time gratuity to retired employees. It is a benefit that an employee receives for the services a company gives to its employees. It is paid at retirement but can be paid before under certain circumstances. This Social Security Act provides social benefits for employees working in industries, enterprises, and organisations. Before 1972, no legislation made it mandatory to pay a certain amount to employees at the time of retirement. The enactment of the Payment of ...

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