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Gaothan Land Act - A Comprehensive Overview
Gaothan is a Marathi term. It means the original settlement area within a village in Maharashtra, India. Gaothan land is a remnant of the states agricultural...
Gunthewari Development Act 2022 - Regularizing Unauthorized Layouts in Maharashtra
An important component of Maharashtra legislation, the Gunthewari Development Act 2022, attempts to regulate unapproved layouts and offer a framework for their development. Suppose you are living in or considering buying...
Wildlife Protection Act 1972 - Safeguarding India's Biodiversity
The Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 is an essential legislation in India aimed at protecting and preserving the countrys rich biodiversity...
How a Village Chief Took the Government to Court and Won - The Power of the PESA Act, 1996
Imagine a small village in India where a local chief, known as a Sarpanch, decides to challenge a major decision of the administration thats affecting his community....
Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988
The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (PCA) is an important legislation in India to fight corruption in public offices....
Divorce Laws Under Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 In India
Divorce is the process when a couple no longer wants to be married to each other and decides to dissolve their legal marriage. Divorce in India...
The Regulating Act - A Turning Point in India's Colonial History
The Regulating Act of 1773 was a significant law passed by the British Parliament that changed how India was governed during colonial times...
The Commissions For Protection Of Child Rights Act, 2005
Children are very important for any country. When they are given the right environment, they grow up to be useful and responsible adults. Taking good care of children helps the whole society grow. India has the highest population of children globally. The Constitution...
The Rights Of a Person With Disabilities Act, 2016
In India, the laws for helping people with disabilities have changed a lot over the years. The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, is a...
Understanding the National Security Act (NSA) in India - What Every Citizen Should Know
In India, there is a law called the National Security Act (NSA) that gives the government special powers. This law...
Essential Services Maintenance Act, 1981
India is a large nation which runs upon runs with the help of multiple organisations providing essential services for smooth functioning. However...
Widow Remarriage Act in India - Understanding Your Rights
The Widow Remarriage Act, also known as the Hindu Widows Remarriage Act of 1856, was a landmark piece of legislation in Indian...
Consumer Protection Act, 2019 - A Thorough Analysis
Recently, India reached a goal of $3.7 trillion in economy with the largest consumer base comprising 1.4 billion people...
How Does the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) Work and Who is Eligible?
In India, there is this retirement savings plan called the Employees Provident Fund, or EPF for short. It is basically set up to give working folks a financial...
What do you do if someone asks for a dowry?
Dowry is a cultural practice that involves the transfer of parental property, wealth, or gifts at the marriage...
What is the Heritage Act?
The Heritage Act is also known as the "Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act...
What is National Register Of Citizens (NRC)?
The National Register of Citizens (NRC) is a register that contains the names of all Indian citizens...
What is Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), 2019?
The main objective of the CAA is to provide a way to Indian citizenship for the religious minorities, from three...