Month: September 2024
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Rio Declaration, 1992
Law and You > Environmental Laws > Rio Declaration, 1992 Twenty years after Stockholm, the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development was held in Rio de Janeiro from 3rd to 14th June 1992 with the goal of establishing a new and equitable global partnership through the creation of new levels of co-operation among States,…
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Stockholm Declaration, 1972
Law and You > Environmental Laws > Stockholm Declaration, 1972 Sustainable development refers to a framework for meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It emphasizes a balance between economic growth, environmental protection, and social equity, aiming for long-term prosperity and well-being for all…
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Environmental Pollution: Meaning, Sources, Types and Effects
Law and You > Environmental Laws > Environmental Pollution: Meaning, Sources, Types and Effects The term environment refers to the surrounding conditions or influences in which an organism, system, or community exists and operates. It encompasses both natural and human-made aspects and can be understood at various scales, from the immediate surroundings of an individual…
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Legal Requirements for Issuance of a Prospectus under the Companies Act, 2013
Law and You > Corporate Laws > Companies Act, 2013 > Legal Requirements for Issuance of a Prospectus The Companies Act, 2013 prescribes several legal requirements for the issuance of a prospectus when a company offers securities to the public. These provisions aim to ensure transparency, investor protection, and regulatory compliance. The prospectus serves as…
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Liability of a Company: Limited or Unlimited
Law and You > Corporate Laws > Companies Act, 2013 > Liability of a Company: Limited or Unlimited According to Section 2(20) of the Companies Act, 2013, ‘company’ means a company incorporated under the Act, or under the previous company law”. A company may be an incorporated company or a Corporation, or an unincorporated company.…
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Small Company
Law and You > Corporate Laws > Companies Act, 2013 > Small Company Under the Companies Act, 2013, a Small Company is a specific type of private company that meets certain criteria based on its paid-up capital and turnover. The concept of a small company was introduced to reduce the compliance burden on small businesses…
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Constitutionalism in India
Law and You > Constitutional Law > Constitutionalism in India Constitutionalism is a broader concept that refers to the adherence to and implementation of constitutional principles. It embodies the idea that government should be conducted according to the rules and principles set forth in the constitution, ensuring that power is exercised within legal and ethical…
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Search Warrants: Processes to Compel the Production Of Things (Ss. 96 to 101 BNSS)
Law and You >Procedural Laws > BNSS > Search Warrants: Processes to Compel the Production Of Things The law regarding processes to compel the production of documents and other movable property is laid down in Sections 94 to95 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. Such processes are of two kinds, viz., a summons and…
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Summons to Produce: Processes to Compel the Production Of Things (Ss. 94 and 95 BNSS)
Law and You >Procedural Laws > BNSS > Summons to Produce: Processes to Compel the Production Of Things The law regarding processes to compel the production of documents and other movable property is laid down in Sections 94 to95 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. Such processes are of two kinds, viz., a summons…
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Constitution and Constitutionalism
Law and You > Constitutional Law > Constitution and Constitutionalism Understanding the constitution and constitutionalism is essential for protecting individual rights, promoting democratic governance, holding government accountable, and ensuring stability and justice in society. It empowers citizens to actively participate in their governance and ensures that power is exercised lawfully and responsibly. Understanding the constitution…