A lot of people believe themselves to be honest citizens as they do not kill or steal. But little do they know, they break the law many times, either due to ignorance or from lack of concern. Smoking in public – Smoking in a public place is illegal in India as per the Cigarette and […]
Legal rights of patients in India In these hard times of the Corona crisis, when hospitals are flooded with patients, every Indian citizen should know the legal rights of patients in India. (As per the draft released by the NHRC) Every doctor must keep private details regarding the medical condition of the patient confidential unless
In these digital times, you can talk to anybody in an iota of a second through WhatsApp, but these WhatsApp groups have become a major concern for law enforcement agencies in India as they are used to encourage mobs and mobilise attacks. Doing certain things on WhatsApp is against the law and you could be
Introduction At some point in life, one has to go away from their hometown and live on rented premises. So, it’s better to be legally informed about the rights of a tenant in order to avoid any consequences in the future. Rights of a Tenant Right to have a copy of the agreement: It is
What is RTI? RTI stands for Right to Information and is a fundamental right granted under Article 19(1) of the Indian Constitution. The Right to Information Act 2005 requires a timely response to citizens’ requests from the government. The right to information gives every citizen the right to seek information from the government, to examine
Living in your own house is a dream for all people. Owning a home provides you with a feeling of achievement and, perhaps, will allow you to save money for other things. Home is a fundamental requirement of human life. For many, a dream is to have a beautiful home. A successful person is recognised
A patent is a sort of intellectual property right that grants an inventor monopolistic rights over his invention. It is a legal right that excludes others from using or selling the inventions of that person for a period of 20 years. It is helpful in promoting a culture of innovation and creativity. The Patent Act,
This article on ‘Responding to False DMCA Takedown Notices‘ is written by Nishant Gulyani, Co-founder and Head of the Legal Content Team at Legal Upanishad. Introduction Heard the news of the IT minister getting blocked by Twitter due to DMCA (copyright infringement) and wondering what it is for? This article will explore the concept of