Category: Utility
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Understanding the fine line of distinction between Mesne Profits and Interim Compensation
Introduction Under Order XX Rule 12 of Civil Procedure Code, 1908 (“the Act”), the court may pass a decree directing an inquiry as to the rent or mesne profits from the date of institution of the suit until the delivery of the possession to the owner. Sec 2(12) of the Act defines, “mesne profits” as…
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CBI at Work – How CBI takes up Investigation
“Let’s order investigation by CBI. Time for handing over the investigation to CBI.” These lines are often heard among masses and appear on a daily basis in every major print and electronic media. The recent alleged suicide of Bollywood actor and encounter of a famous goon has once again brought CBI into the limelight. Some…
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War between tenants and landlords amidst Covid-19?
INTRODUCTION With Coronavirus, uncertainty has become the new way of life. This deadly pandemic has stirred up a commercial turmoil making companies incapable of performing their contractual promises, causing a plethora of contractual disputes. The worst effect amongst all is the rental contracts. Tenants have come knocking the door of the Indian Judiciary to seek…
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9 things to look for when hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer
For more details check out the following infographic on “9 Things To Look For When Hiring A Personal Injury Lawyer” shared by thelalawfirm. ABOUT THE AUTHOR LUIS AVILA Luis Avila is a lawyer by profession specialized in trial work and personal injury law in Southern California. He has experience of more than thirty years in thelalawfirm.…
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Reporting a cyber crime in India with just an e-mail
“Yesterday only, I received a call on my mobile device from an unknown number. The anonymous caller presented himself as some bank officer who was in immediate need of my ATM card number and CVV. After politely informing him that I’m a law student, I did disconnect the call.” Well, not a new thing. Such…
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Protecting yourself against hacking
India is developing and taking a turn towards the path of digitalization. But it is our duty to keep our personal information private. It is adamant that the information can be stolen by the hackers and be used for any wrongful purpose. A man can forget but the internet never forgets and therefore, the information…
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