Often, it comes to our notice that there is a legal dilemma regarding the moot question as to whether an application for regular bail is maintainable or one has to file an appeal in case the accused is charged with the alleged offences punishable under the POCSO Act and the SC & ST (POA) Act. Here is the detailed explanation In India, if someone is accused of serious crimes, especially those involving children or members of Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes, there are special enactments in place to protect the victims. Two such laws are: The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 – Often called the SC & ST Act. The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 – Commonly known as the POCSO Act. These laws are stricter than regular criminal laws. If someone is accused under these laws, getting bail or filing appeals can be harder. Before going into the details, it is relevant to reiterate here that in our legal system, the accused...
Renting a property, whether you are a landlord or a tenant, is a big decision. Preparing a proper rent agreement is one of the most important steps in this process . This document protects both parties and clearly outlines their rights and responsibilities. In India, rent agreements are backed by several laws, such as the Indian Contract Act, 1872 , the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 , and the Indian Registration Act, 1908 . This blog will explain how to draft a rent agreement in simpler terms, what it should include, and why it's important to get it right. It will also explain how to avoid any conflict or dispute between the parties to the agreement, i.e., landlord and tenant. What is a Rent Agreement? A rent agreement is a written contract between a property owner ( landlord ) and a person who wants to live in or use the property ( tenant ). It mentions the terms under which the property is rented, like the rent amount, duration, rights, responsibilities, etc. It can be prepared...