Articles
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Plastic Waste – Supreme Court Judgments
Supreme Court judgments on usage and disposal of Plastic Waste, with directions to Authorities on steps to minimise its use and contamination. 1. Plastic waste destroys ecological balance Plastic waste is a pollutant, destructor of ecological balance, and a major threat to utility of natural resources for survival of living species. Yet usage of plastic […]
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Plastic Ban – Constitutional Obligation
Provisions in Constitutional Law to ban usage of plastic in order to protect natural resources and environment 1. Introduction Plastic is life threatening and one of the worst causes of environmental pollution worldwide. Its widespread usage has choked precious natural and man-made resources. Single use (use and throw) plastic products in particular are extremely difficult […]
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Supreme Court on Delay in lodging FIR / Complaint
Supreme Court on delay in lodging FIR / Complaint. Consequences of delay. What is not considered as delay? When is delay condoned? 1. Introduction It is generally believed that a person aggrieved by any crime will immediately lodge a complaint with the police to bring the culprits to book. Yet there can be reasons for […]
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Who is a Settlor in a Trust? – Role & Significance
Role of Settlor in a Trust. Significance of Settlor’s position. Responsibilities and contribution of a Settlor during Trust formation. Settlor is also the Author of the Trust, the person who intends to form the Trust, who knows the reason for creation of the Trust, why the Trust is important, what purpose its formation would serve, […]
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Difference between Sec 125 CrPC and Senior Citizens Act
10 major differences between Section 125 CrPC and Senior Citizens Act (Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act 2007). 1. Provision of Maintenance Preventing destitution is one of the major objective of any social legislation. Recognizing this fact, the law makers created provision for maintenance of parents under Sec 125 CrPC. Notwithstanding the said provision, […]