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ICC: Constitution and Functions
Introduction to POSH Act There was a time when women and men led separate lives based on gender-defined roles as conformed to by society. Over time, due to industrialization and globalization, the dynamics of gender have undergone radical evolution. While men were considered the sole breadwinners of the household, women were muffled and caged inside
Balancing Contract Enforcement and Bona Fide Protections `Under Section 19(b)
Introduction Section 19 Clause (b) of the Specific Relief Act, 1963, empowers a plaintiff to enforce specific performance of a contract against not just the original contracting party but also against subsequent transferees, provided certain conditions are met. This provision underscores the significance of contractual obligations and seeks to uphold the sanctity of agreements in
Analysis of the Judgment in Manjit Singh & Anr. v. Darshana Devi
Ors. (Civil Appeal No. 13066/2024) Issue:Whether the subsequent purchasers (Manjit Singh and Anr.) of the suit property were bona fide purchasers under Section 19(b) of the Specific Relief Act, 1963,and thus protected from the decree of specific performance in favor of the plaintiff (Darshana Devi). Rule: Section 19(b) of Specific Relief Act, 1963Specific performance of
Mezouar Zouaouia v. Municipal Corporation
Issue: The primary issue was whether a Muslim male in Maharashtra can register multiple marriages, including a third marriage, under The Maharashtra Regulation of Marriage Bureaus and Registration of Marriages Act, 1998, despite the Act’s general focus on a single marriage registration. Can the Registrar legally deny registration of the third marriage based on the
A.B. Govardhan vs. Ragothaman
(Civil Appeal Nos. 9975-9976 of 2024) Parties : Appellant: A.B. Govardhan / Respondent: P. Ragothaman Advocates on Record : Mr. Narendra Kumar Counsel for the Appellant Mr. V. Prabhakar Counsel for the Respondent Hon’ble Judges/Bench : Ms. Justice Hima Kohli & Mr. Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah ISSUE The Supreme Court of India was tasked with the following
Do Female Hindus Have Absolute Rights Over Their Property?
Abstract This article critically examines Section 14 of the Hindu Succession Act of 1956. Section 14 of this Act is significant because it covers Hindu women’s property rights, providing them complete ownership of their assets. This part is a step toward social justice for women who face excessive prejudice in inheritance affairs. This research looks