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Justice for all: When â€˜debtâ€™ traps go beyond debt

Justice for all: When â€˜debtâ€™ traps go beyond debt

As the loan was repaid, the borrower closed the bank account from which standing (ECS) instructions were used for...

16 March 2019 3:25 AM IST

Quick fix for joint development disputes

Quick fix for joint development disputes

If both the parties agree, a joint application can be made for the court to appoint a sole arbitrator to bring down the...

9 March 2019 6:10 AM IST

The report, which expects three out of four online customers to come from tier II and beyond, said that etail and etravel will continue to hold over 90 per cent share of ecommerce, while online financial services will witness the fastest growth.

Allow online filing of consumer complaints

The higher judiciary has consistently leaned in favour of eschewing -"a hyper-technical approach-" in consumer cases.

23 Feb 2019 6:25 AM IST

The court also ordered that further steps like conducting physical measurement of the candidates must be done only after publication of the revised list. (Representational Image)

Time' for adjournments running out?

The apex court's stance comes close on the heels of terse observations by the Madhya Pradesh high court.

16 Feb 2019 2:33 AM IST

In its circular May 7, 2014, RBI made it clear that banks will not be permitted to charge foreclosure charges/prepayment penalties on all floating rate term loans. (Representational Image)

Loan prepayment charges: A restrictive trade practice

Pre-closure clauses smack of a 'clog on redemption' and have a distinct anti-competitive ring.

3 Feb 2019 2:19 AM IST

More than 800 people had reportedly invested with the company and have been duped. It is suspected to be a Rs 800 crore scam and it is likely to be probed by the CID.

Justice for all: Promissory notes to circumvent depositors Act?

Money does not grow on trees. And there are thousands of greedy investors who are led up the garden path!

26 Jan 2019 7:34 AM IST

Justice for all: When conversations are not off the record

Justice for all: When conversations are not off the record

The nature of the evidence thus changes in form when it is copied or printed from a mobile phone or a laptop.

5 Jan 2019 6:22 AM IST

Legal experts opined that Sessions Court is competent to deal with the cases against the politicians. Mr. Pradyumna Kumar Reddy, criminal lawyer said that. (Representational Images)

Adjudicators in their own cause?

Even after the 2017 amendments, it appears that banks still stick to technicalities.

22 Dec 2018 5:09 AM IST

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Define livelihood' and self- employment' in consumer law

The amendment has resulted in the complaints of many small or average sized entrepreneurial ventures getting dismissed.

9 Dec 2018 6:07 AM IST

Justice P. Naveen Rao granted the interim order on a petition filed by Mr Kesani Jayadheer Reddy and others challenging the recruitment notification. (Representional Image)

Maintenance of elders: Penalise neglect, incentivise duty

As with many statutes, there have been loopholes and inadequacies, especially with some crucial definitions.

1 Dec 2018 3:33 AM IST

The police case disposal in Telangana state was 77 per cent. The court conviction rate was at a low 35 per cent. (Representational Images)

Consult victims' families before granting remission

Most cases of remission have political underpinnings, rather than a sound criminological basis.

23 Nov 2018 7:23 AM IST

Kamal Haasan: From box office to ballot box

In his new role, the veteran actor has hit the road running, on a mission to be a 'Change Agent'.

6 Nov 2018 2:06 AM IST