Misuse of PILs happens when people file Public Interest Litigations for personal, political, or publicity reasons instead of genuine public interest. Courts discourage such PILs to prevent wastage of judicial time and protect the integrity of the process.
Posted on Jun 25, 2025
No, administrative tribunals cannot decide on the constitutional validity of rules or statutory orders. Such challenges must be raised before the High Court under Article 226 or the Supreme Court under Article 32.
Posted on Jun 25, 2025
Rioting in India is governed by the Indian Penal Code:
1. Section 146 – Defines rioting as use of force or violence by an unlawful assembly of five or more people.
2. Section 147 – Punishment for rioting: up to 2 years jail or fine or both.
3. Section 148 – Rioting with a deadly weapon: up to 3 years jail.
4. Section 149 – Every member of unlawful assembly is liable for the offence committed.
Police can arrest without warrant and use force to disperse the assembly.
Posted on Jun 25, 2025
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If the opponent questions your board resolution, file a certified copy of the resolution, show it was properly passed, submit an affidavit of the authorized person, and provide supporting company records if needed.
Posted on Jun 25, 2025
Important factors include nature of offence, evidence against the accused, risk of absconding, potential to tamper with evidence, past criminal record, need for police custody, medical grounds, delay in trial, and whether co-accused got bail.
Posted on Jun 25, 2025
Restaurants in India can legally charge the following:
1. Price of food items – As per the menu (MRP rules don’t apply to restaurant food).
2. GST – 5% GST for non-AC or takeaway; 18% for AC or with liquor license.
3. Service Charge – Not mandatory; customers can refuse to pay if added without consent.
Any extra charges must be displayed clearly. Hidden charges are not allowed.
Posted on Jun 25, 2025
Writ is not maintainable against judicial orders of the Supreme Court or High Court. Against Supreme Court orders, only review or curative petition is allowed. Writ can lie against High Court only in administrative matters, not judicial ones.
Posted on Jun 25, 2025
NCDRC (National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission) orders can be challenged directly in the Supreme Court under Article 136 (Special Leave Petition). High Courts do not have appellate jurisdiction over NCDRC decisions.
Posted on Jun 25, 2025
A person can receive child or spousal support even if both parents are unmarried, under the following conditions:
Child support can be claimed if the paternity of the father is legally established. Once confirmed, the father is legally bound to support the child’s needs like food, education, and healthcare.
Spousal support (or maintenance) may be granted if the couple lived together in a long-term relationship similar to marriage (live-in relationship). Courts may consider such cases under domestic relationship laws like the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
In both cases, the person must approach the court with proof of relationship and need for support.
Posted on Jun 12, 2025
In a divorce settlement, property is generally divided based on ownership and contribution, not equally. The court considers factors like who bought the property, financial and non-financial contributions, and the needs of children.
Inherited property is usually not included in the division if it solely belongs to one spouse, unless the other spouse has contributed to its improvement or upkeep, or if it was treated as shared during the marriage.