Protect the aggrieved person from any possible act of domestic violence is the prime object of the Protection of Woman from Domestic Violence Act 2005. Section 18 of the DV Act provides such a power to the Magistrate to impose some restrictions upon the respondent to refrain himself from committing any act of domestic violence.
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Azaan may be an integral part of Islam but its recitation through the loudspeaker cannot be said as its integral part
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.
Can my boyfriend file case against me on the basis of mental harassment?
Your boyfriend should have some evidence to prove mental harassment otherwise he cannot file any criminal case against you. A hypothesis cannot take the place of reality. Threatening on the basis of such a hypothesis is an offence of criminal intimidation. Thus your boyfriend cannot file a case on mental harassment.
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.
The employer can convert unauthorised absence in the leave without pay
An employee of the public sector bank remains absent from work for 18 to 20 days in a month. He is attending the office only for 10 to 12 days in a month due to spinal problem. The employer can convert unauthorised absence in the leave without pay. When the employee took leave on a particular day...
Could I get anticipatory bail whereas one co-worker has arrested
I am working in a shop as a salesman. Yesterday my colleague has arrested in connection with the theft of garments. During the lockdown, he has opened the shop with a duplicate key and took away some garments kept in backyard godown. I was also present with him but did not know about the incident....
Sister in law wants to expel me from the matrimonial home
Sister in law wants to expel me from the matrimonial home. She was married and living in her parent’s house with his husband and son. She is mentally irritating me and trying to let me out of the house. My husband is with my side. But the house is owned by the parents. So we can't say anything...
Can police arrest in 120 B IPC when I am on anticipatory bail
The police have vast power to arrest the accused during the investigation. Police can arrest if he finds some incriminating evidence. Section 120 B IPC makes criminal conspiracy an offence and police can arrest in 120B if the accused does not cooperate in the investigation and has the possibility to abscond.
Construction delay of Affordable Housing Project “The Millennia” Sector 37 D, Gurgaon
The Project "The Millenia" sector 37 D, Gurgaon is promoted by M/s. Signature Global Pvt. Ltd. In Sept. 2017 with the completion date of August 2021. The payment plan is time linked i.e. full payment is to be made by September 2020. We have paid 75% till date and not again a demand for 12.5%...
Parents filed fir under section 363 IPC against my husband and his father
Your parents have abused the process of law. They have filed a false FIR under section 363 IPC. Such a false FIR should be quashed under section 482 crpc. You should prefer a petition before the High Court under section 482 crpc.