The notion that housewives do not “work” or that they do not add economic value to the home is a problematic idea that has been argued and should be overcome. Justice NV Ramana wrote this order in an appeal arising out of motor accident compensation which was delivered on 5 January 2021. Certainly monetary quantification […]
IP PROTECTION FOR HANDLOOM SECTOR
Every year since 2015, 7th August is observed as National Handloom Day to highlight the importance of the handloom industry in India, which has had a long tradition of excellent craftsmanship and preserving the vibrant Indian culture. This living legacy should be protected and preserved for socio-economic development of the weavers, craftsmen and small manufacturers […]
Vishakha and Others v/s State of Rajasthan
Whether it’s rape or sexual harassment, both are serious offences as they not only involve physical injuries but severe emotional and mental torture. Sadly, there were no formal guidelines for sexual harassment until the final judgement of Vishakha and Others v/s State of Rajasthan on 13/08/1997, a case that started with a petition filed by […]
EQUALITY, CHANGING WITH TIME IN THE LEGAL CORRIDORS
At present, the Supreme Court has a total number of 34 sitting judges, out of which only 3 are women. In the history of Independent India, we have had a total number of 47 Chief Justices, all men. The total number of Senior Advocates in the Supreme Court is 420, out of which only 6 […]
Tenant Rights
In present times, flats are the biggest assets and common form of housing for all categories of people as the membership of the flat provides them with a feeling of security, comfort and satisfaction. Our day to day work-life keeps us tied up and as a result of time constraints we usually don’t get time […]