March 2019 – Page 5 – Advocatetanmoy Law Library

Lokayukta

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Lokpal

Lokayukta

It is well-known that the idea of establishment of Office of Lokpal and Lokayuktas came from Justitio Ombudsman, commonly called, Just Ombudsman, prevalent in European countries where such Office was established as far back as in early Nineteenth Century....

When a decision could be termed as quasi-judicial.

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CIVIL

When a decision could be termed as quasi-judicial.

In Associated Cement Companies Ltd. Vs. P.N. Sharma and Another, Kania, C.J. held: It seems to me that the true position is that when the law under which the authority is making a decision, itself requires a judicial approach,...

Lokpal Laws in In India

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Lokpal

Lokpal Laws in In India

It extends to the whole of India and it shall apply to all public servants in and outside India. Jurisdiction Jurisdiction of Lokpal to include Prime Minister, Ministers, members of Parliament, Groups A, B, C and D officers and officials of Central Government. Complaint to Lokpal The Lokpal shall not inquire...

History of Public Interest Litigation in India

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History of Public Interest Litigation in India

The term public law litigation‘ was first prominently used by American academic, Abram Chayes[1980], to describe the practice of lawyers or public-spirited individuals who seek to precipitate social change through court-ordered decrees that reform legal rules, enforce existing laws and articulate public norms....

Class action

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CIVIL

Class action

One or more members of a class may sue or be sued as representative parties on behalf of all if: 1. the class is so numerous that joinder of all members, whether otherwise required or permitted, is impracticable; 2. there are...

New York State Laws [USA]

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CIVIL

New York State Laws [USA]

Constitution of the State of New York Abandoned Property Law – ABP Agriculture and Markets Law – AGM Alcoholic Beverage Control Law – ABC Alternative County Government Law – ACG Arts and Cultural Affairs Law – ACA Banking Law...

Career education

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Education

Career education

The term “career education” means organized educational programs offering a sequence of courses which are directly related to the preparation of individuals in paid or unpaid employment in current or emerging occupations requiring other than a baccalaureate or advanced...

Compulsory school ages

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Education

Compulsory school ages

The term “child of compulsory school age” means any child between six and sixteen years of age lawfully required to attend upon instruction.

Alimony Law in Florida USA

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Alimony Law in Florida USA

Alimony— (1) In a proceeding for dissolution of marriage, the court may grant alimony to either party, which alimony may be bridge-the-gap, rehabilitative, durational, or permanent in nature or any combination of these forms of alimony. In any award of...

Premarital agreements

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Matrimonial

Premarital agreements

(1) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be cited as the “Uniform Premarital Agreement Act” and this section applies only to proceedings under the Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure. (2) DEFINITIONS.—As used in this section, the term: (a) “Premarital agreement” means an agreement...

Support order

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CIVIL

Support order

“Support order” means a judgment, decree, or order, whether temporary or final, issued by a court of competent jurisdiction or administrative agency for the support and maintenance of a child which provides for monetary support, health care, arrearages, or...

Income

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CIVIL

Income

“Income” means any form of payment to an individual, regardless of source, including, but not limited to: wages, salary, commissions and bonuses, compensation as an independent contractor, worker’s compensation, disability benefits, annuity and retirement benefits, pensions, dividends, interest, royalties,...