Month: September 2024

  • Arbitration: Alternate Dispute Resolution Method

    There is a famous proverb โ€œwhere there are two minds there will be three opinionsโ€. Everybody has their own opinion and views, hence there may be a conflict of opinions. In todayโ€™s society, such conflicts are inevitable and a quick, easy, and strong mechanism for resolution of such conflicts at minimum cost is need of…

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  • Conciliation: Alternate Dispute Resolution Method

    There is a famous proverb โ€œwhere there are two minds there will be three opinionsโ€. Everybody has their own opinion and views, hence there may be a conflict of opinions. In todayโ€™s society, such conflicts are inevitable and a quick, easy, and strong mechanism for resolution of such conflicts at minimum cost is need of…

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  • Mediation: Alternate Dispute Resolution Method

    There is a famous proverb โ€œwhere there are two minds there will be three opinionsโ€. Everybody has their own opinion and views, hence there may be a conflict of opinions. In todayโ€™s society, such conflicts are inevitable and a quick, easy, and strong mechanism for resolution of such conflicts at minimum cost is need of…

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  • Introduction to the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987

    In this article, we shall discuss introduction to study Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987.  The Act provides an alternative forum in the form of Lok Adalats for decision and disposal of cases by functioning within the schemes framed under the Act, so that the arrears of the work in regular courts may be reduced to…

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  • Foreign Award under Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996

    Under the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, a “foreign award” refers to an arbitral award that is made in a country outside India in the context of international commercial arbitration. This concept is crucial for the enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in India and is governed by specific provisions under the Act, particularly under…

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  • Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

    Law and You > Environmental Laws > Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a process of evaluating the likely environmental impacts (positive or negative) of a proposed project or development, taking into account inter-related socio-economic, cultural and human-health impacts, both beneficial and adverse. Environment assessment involves a study to determine any unique…

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  • National Green Tribunal (NGT)

    Law and You > Environmental Laws > National Green Tribunal (NGT) The National Green Tribunal (NGT) is a specialized judicial body established to handle environmental protection, conservation of forests, and natural resources. It also addresses disputes related to environmental matters with a focus on the enforcement of legal rights and providing relief for those affected…

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  • Employees’ Compensation under Social Security Code

    Law and You > Labour Laws > The Code on Social Security, 2020 > Employees’ Compensation under Social Security Code A beginning of social security in India was made with the passing of the Workmen’s Compensation Act in 1923. Prior to 1923, it was almost impossible for an injured workman to recover damages or compensation…

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  • India’s Contribution in International Solar Alliance (ISA)

    Law and You > Environmental Laws > India’s Contribution in International Solar Alliance (ISA) The International Solar Alliance (ISA) is a global initiative launched with the primary goal of promoting the deployment of solar energy technologies and facilitating cooperation among countries to harness the power of the sun for a sustainable future. It was jointly…

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  • International Solar Alliance (ISA)

    Law and You > Environmental Laws > International Solar Alliance (ISA) The International Solar Alliance (ISA) is a global initiative launched with the primary goal of promoting the deployment of solar energy technologies and facilitating cooperation among countries to harness the power of the sun for a sustainable future. It was jointly launched by India…

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