The labour welfare fund is a fund i.e. a statutory contribution maintained by individual state authorities. Frequency and amount of contribution are decided by the state labour board. This contribution […]
The Employees State Insurance Corporation Act, 1948 (ESIC)
It is social security legislation which provides benefits in terms of maternity leaves, sickness, injury caused. It is applicable to establishments where 20 or more persons are employed or were […]
The Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act, 1970 (CLRA) – Brief Notes
The main aim of this Act is to prevent contract labour exploitation in the hands of the contractor or the employer. Contract labours are different from direct labours. This Act […]
The Employees Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provision Act, 1952 (EPF)
It is a welfare scheme for the betterment of the employee. A part of the amount is deposited both by the employee and the employer. The amount is deducted by […]
Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1961 – Brief Notes
The Act regulates the working of commercial establishments, charitable trusts, societies, printing establishments, educational institutions that are established for making a profit, premises where banking, stock or share brokerage, insurance […]
Under-Trial Prisoners’ Access to Legal Aid
Government To Bear Expenses for Prisoners’ Right to Free Legal Aid and Legal Representation Under Article 39A, eligible under-trial prisoners suffering in jails across India may receive free legal aid. […]
Implementation Failure of Legal Aid Services in India
LEGAL AID To ensure equal access to justice to every citizen unhindered by weak financial positions or social backwardness, the Constitution provides free legal representation to the people in need. […]
Child Rights and How to Report Child Abuse
Why Child Rights? The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) defines a child as a human being below the age of 18. Since children are considered […]
How to Get Divorce without Mutual Consent In India
“The great Indian wedding is succumbing to the great Indian divorce”. Perhaps it’s true in India, marriage is one of the most sacramental and ritualistic bonds of the couple and […]
3 Landmark Cases for Access to Justice
Landmark Indian Judgments Following are the three cases which had brought a tremendous change in the Indian legal system of our country. They are explained as follows- NIRBHAYA CASE This […]