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 […]
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 Anticipatory Bail in India?
Bail implies impermanent arrival of a charged individual anticipating preliminary, in some cases on condition that an aggregate of cash is held up to ensure their appearance in court. At […]
Concept of legal aid in India
Legal aid mainly means giving free legal services to the needy people who are unable to afford the advocate for the conduct of the case. The Constitution of India contains […]
Different Kinds of Bail In India
Bail in the bailable offence When any person who is accused for a bailable offence then the person is arrested or detained without warrant by an police officer who is […]