The right to recite Azan though sound-amplifying devices are not protected under Article 25 since it is not an integral part of Islam. The microphone is a gift of technological age; its adverse effect is well felt all over the world. Use of loudspeakers otherwise in accordance with law affects fundamental rights of the citizens under Article 19 (1)(a) of the Constitution of India.
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Online trading of alcoholic liquors in India
Alcohol comes under the State list as provided in the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India. The state government has power to levy a tax, such as exist duty, on the production, transition and sell of liquor.
Section 34: Specific Relief Act 1963
Section 34: Discretion of court as to declaration of status or right Any person entitled to any legal character, or to any right as to any property, may institute a suit against any person denying or interested to deny, his title to such character or right, and the court may in its discretion make...
How to expedite the delay proceeding by High Court
After High Court Judgement( 2003 ), I purchased a small plot with Bank loan in Bangalore started construction of the house( 2004 ). The High Court Judge, in his final Order, mentioned that “This dismissal does not stop litigant to prove his title.” Basing on this, again loser (let’s say A )...
Bank obtained my call detail record without my permission
Bank obtained my call detail record without my permission. Can Credit Card Recovery department get CDR of any person? I want to know that any recovery agent can call the other person to recover the amount by using the call details. The mobile provider company provides such call detail record...
The society has arbitrarily fined the tenant for a lawful act
Society has no power to levy such a hefty fine without giving you an opportunity to be heard. The landlord is bound to maintain the essential amenities in the house to make it inhabitable. The tenant has some basic rights if the landlord refuses to perform his duty.
Judgment of supreme court has not been implemented yet
I retired from CWC, a Central Public Sector Unit; In pursuance of the Supreme Court Judgement dated 3-5-1990, employees drawing CDA Pattern pay Scales were to be switched over to IDA Pattern Pay Scales w.e.f. 1-1-1989 after calling for options. In respect of certain Central Public Sector Units...
Terminated from the job because did not submit resignation letter
I worked for an MNC company as a Manager. Despite my good performances, my corrupt seniors 1st put me on the bench (no work) for an extended period as I refused to join their evil plans, denied me an assignment and then I was terminated as I refused to submit resignation/separation letter. I have...
Government denying my right to transfer of property bequeathed from my grandfather
Sir, my great grandfather, had taken a lease from the government and he erected a house over it. We have to reside in the same home since from the beginning. No question has been raised by the government when I bequeathed this land along with the house from my father. My father has died in the...
Forfeiture of gratuity without held guilty
I am a retired government servant. A departmental proceeding was pending at the time of my retirement. Therefore, the competent authority had forfeited my gratuity without holding me guilty of proved misconduct. He presented ambiguous inquiry report which is forthwith admitted by the superior...