The various reasons behind an industrial dispute can generally be categorized into economic and non-economic factors. The different types of economic causes are related to monetary compensation like salary, wages, allowances, bonus, working hours, working conditions, leave, medical benefits, holidays without pay, illegal termination,... More

Women, irrespective of their geographical location, position in their job, caste, religion and often age, are often victims of sexual harassment at their workplaces across the globe. An issue of sexual harassment at workplace needs to be handled more carefully as the reputation of both the victim and the accused are at stake, and... More

After the petition of Krupa Profilers, an NGO, being dismissed by the Supreme Court of India, Cipla is rejoicing once again as their emergency contraceptive pill – i-pill got the green signal from the Apex Court. The said NGO filed a petition before Hon’ble Supreme Court against Cipla to ban i-pill as according to the petition,... More

Here are some uncommon amazing facts: 1.    At an interview for the post of watchmen, liftmen and sweepers for Calcutta University, out of 400 applicants, 250 applicants were graduates and 15 had post graduate degrees. 2.    According to a British research on 150 business enterprises and over 4000+ employees, an employee waste... More

We can now expect more transparency from the judiciary. The official website of the Supreme Court of India have decided to disclose the assets of the Hon’ble Judges after tremendous speculation and debate on the need of such action. It is the outcome of meeting between twenty three Judges from various High Courts across the country... More

Modern labour regulation is what we look forward to but what it offers us is truly disappointing. In our country, India, our labour regulation really needs an upgrade from top to the bottom. Only if the regulations are updated and modernise, it will attract foreign investments which will further lead to the creation of numerous jobs... More

Scenario The clerk of your company has been able to interpolate the accounts of a voucher and unlawfully took Rs.10,000. On being caught, you issued him a charge sheet and he was asked to give an explanation. In his explanation, the clerk submitted to the guilt levelled against him in the charge sheet and requested for a pardon. Now... More

NOW smoking in public is banned by the Government. According to a notification, “smoking in public places” is banned with effect from 2nd October, 2008. Where you cannot smoke? You cannot smoke at any public places. Here a “public place” includes: Auditoriums Hospital Buildings Health Institutions Restaurants Amusement... More

Lawyers from the Legal Aid Panel, Mumbai have refused to stand for the lone terrorist Mohammad Ajmal Amir Kasab of the recent Mumbai attack. This step was followed by the lawyers from the Bar Association of Bombay Metropolitan Magistrate Court. The said Mohammad Kasab was injured and captured during the strike and now under the custody... More

The right to sleep, rest and enjoy silence are considered as essential biological needs and thus the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India has denied to relax the noise pollution norms. The Supreme Court has asked the authorities of Rang Bhavan Theater, Mumbai to stop the musical soirees. The usage of loudspeakers has been banned... More

Make sure you know about your own rights while you borrow an amount of money from any so called sophisticated banks. They are always ready to give you loan at your doorstep, but once you become a defaulter, you will be harassed, threatened, abused and what not by their Recovery Agents (read goons). Don’t be puzzled or frightened;... More

Every citizen of India is provided with certain rights by the Constitution of India which can be availed if they are arrested within the territory of India. Most people are ignorant about these rights and thus the Law enforcing agencies takes undue advantages of this. Arrest - A person can be arrested by a Police Officer or any... More