Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/labour-ministry-holds-more-consultations-on-labour-codes-to-build-consensus/article65665867.ece Concerned about opposition, the Ministry is in talks with employer federations, trade unions on understanding the provisions of the laws The Ministry of
Category: Legal
*Cart before the horse: on bail law in India – The Hindu
Clipped from: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/cart-before-the-horse-on-bail-law-in-india/article65654741.ece Police should not arrest first and then fish for a possible offence Police should not arrest first and then fish for a possible
*At least 24 states/UTs pre-publish draft rules on 4 codes: Labour Min | Business Standard News
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/article/politics/at-least-24-states-uts-pre-publish-draft-rules-on-4-codes-labour-min-122071800704_1.html Labour reforms are progressing as at least 24 states have pre-published draft rules for four labour codes on wages, social security, industrial relations
*****Independent directors not liable for the acts of the company: Bombay HC – The Hindu BusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/independent-directors-not-liable-for-the-acts-of-the-company-bombay-hc/article65654246.ece In two different orders, the Court observed that simply because a person is a director of a company does not make him liable
*****Surveyor cannot apply deductions arbitrarily | Business Standard Column
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/surveyor-cannot-apply-deductions-arbitrarily-122071700915_1.html The National Commission held the insurer liable to settle the claim in accordance with the original computation of loss jointly signed by the
*****‘May’ does not mean ‘shall’ says SC – The Hindu BusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/business-laws/may-does-not-mean-shall-says-sc/article65643710.ece To reduce a legal nuance into simple English, ‘may’ means existence of discretion, while ‘shall’ means no option Who would have thought that
*Basic pay, wages: Govt open to relook labour code proposals | India News,The Indian Express
Clipped from: https://indianexpress.com/article/india/basic-pay-wages-govt-open-to-relook-labour-code-proposals-8032240/ The Code on Wages proposes to fix a National Floor Level Minimum Wage, and redefine the break-up of wage to increase the share
*Centre hopes to roll out Labour Codes in the next three to four months – The Hindu BusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/policy/centre-hopes-to-roll-out-labour-codes-in-the-next-three-to-four-months/article65639058.ece Discussions largely completed but mid-year roll out may be problematic The Centre is hoping that the much delayed Labour Codes are implemented in
*******’Right to Repair’: Soon, consumers & third-party vendors may fix products | Business Standard News
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/govt-plans-right-to-repair-to-let-consumers-third-party-repair-products-122071401142_1.html Committee identifies farming equipment, cell phones, consumer durables among sectors for policy The government will make it mandatory for car, cell phone and other consumer goods companies
The road to rolling out labour codes – The Hindu
Clipped from: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-road-to-rolling-out-labour-codes/article65640280.ece?homepage=true What are the reasons for the delay in implementing the four labour codes? Why are the central trade unions against the move? What
*******Unanswered concerns in the Supreme Court Judgement on RERA | The Financial Express
Clipped from: https://www.financialexpress.com/money/unanswered-concerns-in-the-supreme-court-judgement-on-rera/2587908/ RERA came into effect five years ago and various projects registered under RERA have been delivered to homebuyers. The judgement has clarified the
*******Power of RTI Act: How, where to use the right to question your govt | Business Standard News
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/power-of-rti-act-how-where-to-use-the-right-to-question-your-govt-122070801362_1.html What is RTI Act? Indian citizens can seek any information that the government can disclose to the Parliament of India. From application to
SBI General’s Cyber VaultEdge insurance plan launched – Check features | The Financial Express
With increasing digitization and online transactions, online security has become all the more important. Individuals exposed to any form of cyber risks can buy this
Arrangement between husband-wife without exchange of money can’t be doubted as unexplained investment: IT Tribunal – The Hindu BusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/arrangement-between-husband-wife-without-exchange-of-money-cant-be-doubted-as-unexplained-investment-it-tribunal/article65606615.ece Two property deals in Visakhapatnam and Chandigarh can now be cited as instances that clarify the Income Tax position on matters involving family
Banking Frauds: Types of Banking Frauds, How to keep your money safe? Check here
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/save/a-new-kind-of-banking-related-fraud-is-becoming-prevalent-heres-how-to-keep-your-money-safe/articleshow/92691383.cms Synopsis ICICI Bank issued an email to its customers to highlight a new kind of financial fraud that is becoming more widespread. Bank
Phishing in troubled waters? Take cover in cyber liability, say experts | Business Standard News
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/article/pf/be-wary-of-those-phishing-in-troubled-waters-take-cover-in-cyber-liability-122070501200_1.html Protect family’s data, finances; consider floater cover as well Experts suggest buying cyber insurance cover, especially for those working from home (WFH). Since
*******Labour reforms — a long and slow process | The Financial Express
Clipped from: https://www.financialexpress.com/economy/explainer-labour-reforms-a-long-and-slow-process/2578970/ Over 6 years later, 4 labour codes were notified following presidential assent. Though these laws are yet to take effect, labour market rigidities
*Insurer to pay for closure to avert risk from rioting | Business Standard Column
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/insurer-to-pay-for-closure-to-avert-risk-from-rioting-122070300992_1.html In July 2008, there was a huge agitation against the government’s move to acquire land belonging to the Amarnath Shrine Board BBF Industries,
*Labour codes not to kick in from Friday even as states, UTs frame rules | Business Standard News
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/labour-codes-not-to-kick-in-from-friday-as-states-uts-frame-rules-122063001190_1.html The Centre has already finalised rules on all the four codes Once implemented, the codes will replace 29 existing labour laws. The Union
Data protection Bill puts Indian children at a disadvantage. Here’s how – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/opinion/et-commentary/data-protection-bill-puts-indian-children-at-a-disadvantage-heres-how/articleshow/92605610.cms Synopsis The high threshold of 18 years in India is out of touch with reality, and can seriously hamper Indian teenagers from fully