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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 the employer from the employee’s salary and deposited in the provident fund account. The money which is accumulated is given to the employee on retirement…
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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 is carried on. It also regulates time and conditions of payment, weekly holidays, wages for holidays, working hours, rest intervals, opening and closing hours, deductions…
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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. Free Legal aid, which includes legal advice, education and representation, ensures equal access to justice for all regardless of financial weakness, social backwardness or any…
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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. National Legal Services Authority and its State and District branches are established by the legislature to implement this objective. They are supported by free legal…
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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 possession of parents in our society and they entirely rely on adults for the fulfilment of all basics needs, they become prone to abuse and…
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