Month: June 2021

A Journalist and others, accused of destroying ballot boxes and firing during gram panchayat elections in UP were granted anticipatory bail by Allahabad HC. This was granted by a Single-Judge Bench of Justice Rajeev Singh on June 9, while hearing a criminal miscellaneous anticipatory bail application filed by Shiv Prasad Harijan and another on behalf of the applicants in a case registered under relevant Sections of Indian Penal Code, Criminal Law Amendment Act, and Peoples Representation Act at Police Station Kandhai in district Pratapgarh of Uttar Pradesh.

Shiv Prasad, as a reporter of Hindi newspaper Pratap Kiran, reported that On April 19, 2021, the election of gram panchayat was scheduled and he was covering the news at polling booth (village Utrash), wherein he reported about the irregularities on the polling both by authorities and influential people via Twitter. The annoyed authorities and police beat up the voters on the spot. On objecting, an FIR was lodged and the villagers and applicants along with their families were dragged into this, because of the coverage of mismanagement of authorities

The applicant’s counsel opposed the allegations of firing and destruction of ballot boxes by the villagers as the police intended to arrest them due to the reporting and coverage on Twitter. He also states that the applicants are entitled to get anticipatory bail instead of their cooperation in the investigation. Whereas the Additional Government Advocate opposed the anticipatory bail by stating the instructions of the FIR.

The Court ordered that till the next date of listing, Shiv Prasad and Ramdhari in the aforesaid case shall be released forthwith by the Station House Officer of the police station concerned, on their furnishing personal bond of Rs 50,000 with the following conditions:

• The applicant shall show up for interrogations as and when required.
• The applicant in no way shall tamper with facts so as mislead the facts to court or police
• The applicants cannot leave the district without courts prior permission.

The next hearing date is on 7 July 2021

-Report by Saksham Srivastava

-Report by Riddhi Dubey

Madras High Court on Conversion therapy says Conversion therapy should be prohibited. Actions should be taken against the concerned professional involving themselves in any form or method of conversion therapy.

Petitioner’s Contention

The petitioners are a lesbian couple from Madurai. Their parents who are opposing their relationship trying their best to separate the couple. The couple with the support extended by certain NGOs and persons belonging to the queer community-managed data to secure accommodation. They want to continue their education and were also looking for job opportunities meanwhile the parents had filed missing complaints of them. And they also felt the threat to their safety and security from their parents. So the couple filed Writ Petition seeking protection from their parents.

Respondent’s Contention

The parents of the lesbian couple are more concerned about the stigma attached to the relationship in society and the consequences that may ensue on their family. And they are also more concerned about the safety and security of their daughters. They even stated that they would prefer their daughters to a life of celibacy than being in a same-sex relationship.

Judgment

On 7th June Justice Anand Venkatesh has passed a landmark judgment giving direction and recommendation to prohibit the attempt to cure people medically and seeing the queer community problem as a medical issue. He pointed out that ignorance is no justification for normalizing any discrimination. He also suggested comprehensive measures to sensitize the society and various branches of the state including the Police and judiciary to remove prejudices against the queer society.

Key Highlights

• In the above case to provide fairness and righteousness, Justice Anand Venkatesh himself took psychological counseling to understand the mindset and relationship of the queer community.
• This Madras High Court prohibited Conversion therapy which is a big relief for the LGBT Community.
• Tamil Nadu is set to become the first Indian state to ban ‘conversion therapy.

What expectation role was play by Justice Anand Venkatesh in the above matter?

Justice Anand Venkatesh revealed that he belonged to the majority one who had hesitation in accepting same-sex relationship completely and also revealed that he had voluntarily taken counseling with Vidya Dinakaran, a Psychologist, for understanding the subject of homosexuality to pass the correct judgment.

What measures and suggestions were issued?

• Ensure availability of gender-neutral restrooms for the gender-nonconforming student.
• Change of name and gender on academic records for transgender persons.
• Inclusion of ‘transgender’ in addition to M and F gender columns in application forms for admission, competitive entrance exams, etc.
• Appointment of counselors who are LGBTQIA+ inclusive, for the staff and students to address grievances, if any, and to provide effective solutions for the same.

What directions were given to the police authority?

The court directed police authority to hold programs for the protection and prevention of offences in the queer community. And other programmers for awareness.

The one who issues belongingness in the queer community. Who can they approach?

People who face such issues of belonging should approach any of the enlisted NGOs for protecting their rights and seek help from them.

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In 2007, we started the Flipkart journey by selling books online. But now, over a decade later, our story is quite different. Today, Flipkart is India’s largest online marketplace and one of India’s leading technology powerhouse that is disrupting the way India shops online. What has got us here? The dynamic, passionate and talented folks we call Flipsters!

Our core values define our identity and form the basis of our actions and reflect in everything that we do at Flipkart. Values enable us to shape the desired organizational culture in which each Flipster can thrive and be at their best. We believe in taking bold bets and changing the paradigm, having a sense of urgency to solve problems strategically and putting great ideas into action. We look at the world from our customer’s point of view and keep customers at the heart of everything we do. We strive to do the right thing always and be committed to our customers and stakeholders.

About The Role & What You’ll Do

(i) Ensure that Flipkart group e‑commerce platforms and websites terms and conditions are compliant with all regulatory and business requirements. Draft and review offer terms and conditions, and policies for e-commerce platforms in compliance with applicable laws. Review print, social media and other media advertisements and all marketing communications to ensure legal compliance.

(ii) Draft, review, and negotiate all types of agreements in the e‑commerce, consumer services and information technology space. Agreements including advertising, endorsement, marketing, content licensing agreements, collaborations, bank alliances, finance agreements, IT services, hardware and software licenses, statements of work, HR related agreements, non‑disclosure agreements and other legal documents.

(iii) Advise business partners on legal and regulatory matters including intellectual property, contract interpretation, breach and remedies, contract compliance requirements, data protection laws. Research into new regulations and legal regime of new domains of business and advice on regulatory requirements, legal risks and mitigation strategies.

(iv) Work as a part of a team and contribute towards projects involving setting up policies and processes for legal risk identification and mitigation. Prioritize and manage business stakeholders and work load effectively, with quick turn-around requirements.

Requirements:

Lawyer with 6 years or more of PQE. The ideal candidate will have a strong transactional, contract review and drafting experience with good business/commercial acumen. In-depth understanding of Indian law and practices (including intellectual property, commercial, e-commerce, FDI regulations, privacy laws, RBI guidelines, consumer protection laws, legal metrology laws). The candidate should have strong communication skills, an enthusiastic worker, show keen interest to understand business and manage quick turnaround times. Experience in the e‑commerce or FinTech industry will be an added advantage.

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Bangalore based Kapildixit & co solicitors are highly regarded specialists in Civil Laws, Criminal Laws, Constitutional Laws, Banking & Finance.

INTRODUCTION:

Kapil Dixit & Co. was formed in 2005 by Kapil Dixit distinguished legal practitioners at the time. Uniquely positioned as a pioneering commercial legal practice, we have had a varied and prestigious client base from the very beginning and continue to maintain our position as one of the leading firms in India.

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We have a reputation for providing exceptional legal service. We are renowned for our commitment to excellence and for our ability to find innovative solutions to the most complex of legal problems. Our clients recognize and value this. To-date, Kapil Dixit & Co. Advocates and Solicitors continue to distinguish itself as a top-rated Civil, Criminal, Corporate and constitutional law firm. Our clients are leading local and multinational organizations across the financial services, energy, insurance, telecommunications, hospitality and leisure, real estate and construction, private equity, agribusiness, healthcare, information technology and manufacturing and industrial sectors. We act for industry regulators, international financiers, the Government, and governmental agencies.

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We are a full-service law practice with market-leading expertise in banking and finance, capital markets, projects and infrastructure, power (energy, oil & gas and mining), corporate and commercial law, mergers, acquisitions and private equity, employment and employee benefits, real estate and conveyance, non-profit organizations and commercial, civil, criminal and constitutional rights dispute resolution.

Requirements:

• Experience – Any
• Language – English, Kannada, Hindi
• Salary – 20k to 40k per month
• Location – M. G. Road, Bangalore 
• Skills – Must be capable of drafting and representing in court
• Registration- Karnataka Bar Council

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L.L.B from a Premier University / National Law School

Experience:

13-15 years of work experience

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• Should have been exposed to MNC environment.
• Exposed to multi-product and service segment in a consumer durable goods/Electronics industry.
• Good communication and drafting skill, Eye for detail, very good Negotiation, and Influencing Skills, logical & practical in approach, Strong persuasive skills coupled with use of tact and ability to work under high levels of stress with stringent timelines. Should be highly dependable and have Go getter approach.
• Having the experience of managing a small team of In-House Lawyers.
• Mature, self-motivated, should have capability of independent decision making, self-starter with good interpersonal skills would be a desired personality

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• Standardization, Vetting, Drafting and Negotiation of Contracts: Standardization, Vetting, Drafting and Negotiation of agreements/commercial contracts needed for business operations. Drafting & vetting of various Business & Marketing Schemes /Tenders etc. Negotiation & finalization of business deals /contracts /tenders. Implementation of Standard operating procedures for various legal-commercial activities in line with statutory regulations.
• Legal Advisory: Internal Advisory on Legal issues to Business Units related to business activities/propositions/ operations of the company.
• Legal Research: Good skills towards carrying out the legal research on new laws and/or law applicable on the company.
• Legal Settlement/ Litigation: Management & control of all litigations/complaints i.e., handling of all legal cases / legal notices (primarily potential Consumer issue, Consumer Litigation, Recovery matters, Arbitration, Insolvency matters, Legal Metrology issues) and ensure successful closure / settlement of the same. Proactive legal action including training to cross function to prevent the potential litigations. Strategy making for effective Litigation handling in the best interest of organization. Coordination and interaction with the Solicitors/Law Firms to provide necessary support and direction to them.

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Lawmen & White, Advocate & Solicitors is a growing boutique Supreme Court law firm based out of Jangpura, New Delhi. All three partners are first-generation lawyers. Our prime focus would undoubtedly be Supreme Court litigation. Additionally, we also practise before all major Appellate Fora in New Delhi such as NCLT, NCLAT, NCDRC, APTEL, CCI, CAT, AFT, NGT etc. Aside from Delhi High Court, the firm also has a major role in strategizing and overviewing Pan-India litigation of various limited companies. We overview litigation, provide legal strategy and regularly appear before various High Courts throughout the length and breadth of the country, such as in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Punjab & Haryana, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana etc. Additionally, we also work closely with many parliamentarians and are often called upon for assistance when parliament is in session.

About the Job:

Lawmen & While (L&W) looking for 2 Senior Associates with 3-5 years PQE and 1 Associate with 2 years PQE in Defence Colony, New Delhi, for assisting the practice of one of the partners, who is a Standing Counsel before the Supreme Court.

• Preference will be given to those, who have prior experience of working under an AOR with sufficient Supreme Court practice/ Standing Counsel.
• Preference will be given to first generation lawyers with no family background in the legal profession.
• We would be considering only those candidates, who are either based out of Delhi, or are willing to move to Delhi on a short notice.
• Those who do not possess the relevant experience as mentioned below are discouraged from applying, as, in all probability, they would not be considered.
• Candidates selected would be required to join on a two-month probation basis before being confirmed as a regular employee. No remuneration would be offered for the said probation period. This is a non-negotiable criterion, to enable us to understand your working as well as for the candidate to gauge the office environment.
• However, any individual selected on probation basis would still, nevertheless, be eligible for a performance bonus, predicated on delivering substantial and outstanding results in any assigned matter.

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The Associates would be required to assist the Standing Counsel/ AOR before the Supreme Court. The same would, inter alia, include the following:

• Drafting of various Pleadings before the Supreme Court, including, inter alia, SLPs, Counter Affidavit, Rejoinder, various applications, etc.
• Preparation of case notes/written arguments
• Briefing of Senior Counsel
• Miscellaneous Appearances
• Must be familiar with Supreme Court practice and procedure.

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• Must be proficient and have a functional command over language – English, Hindi and Tamil (not mandatory but preferred). The same must translate into the drafting as well.
• Willing to take Full Responsibility
• Ability to come up with solutions to legal problems
• Ability to work under pressure and meet urgent deadlines
• Teamwork and leadership skills
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• Ability to multi-task

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The remuneration would be commensurate with industry standards and would be discussed during the interview. Well performing candidates shall be suitably incentivized in addition to the fixed monthly retainer.

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This article is written by Prateek Chandgothia. This article discusses the state of fundamental rights of the child to education in the islands of Andaman and Nicobar with emphasis on access and infrastructure.

Right to Education Act, 2009

The Right to Education Act was enacted on 4th August 2009 and came into effect on 1st April 2010. Through this legislation, the right to education was included within the ambit of Article 21(A) of the Indian Constitution as a fundamental right. It encompasses free and compulsory education for children between the age of 6-14 years. The Act also lays down the benchmarks and standards of education including the student-teacher ratio which must be adhered to by all the educational institutions. It also provides for age-appropriate learning for children, who are included late, under the provision of right to education. It lays down an anti-discriminatory policy while dispensing education to underprivileged children. The act also establishes the standardized academic curriculum. The right to education extends to all the Indian territories including the Islands of Andaman and Nicobar.

Status of Education in Andaman and Nicobar Islands

The 2011 census of India determined the literacy rate of the population of Andaman and Nicobar Islands at 86.63% which has remained constant over the years. The rate is also higher than the national average of 77.7% which indicates a positive picture of the education system of the islands. The consistency in this rate through the years also indicates a positive trend in education. Various schemes have been introduced to adhere to the compulsory education of children. As a part of this initiative, at least one primary school is established within 1 km of every habitation which has a population of 150 or more. 

Early childhood care and education (ECCE) provides for pre-primary education of children which includes educational, physical, psychological, and nutritional needs of the children. According to the NFHS-5 Phase 1 report, the data collected from 17 States and five Union territories, Sikkim and Andaman and Nicobar Islands had the highest enrolment percentage in pre-primary school in the five-year age group during the school year 2019-20 at 41.2 percent and 42.6 percent respectively. Andaman and Nicobar Islands also topped the list with the highest number of rural enrolments in the pre-primary schools. Pre-primary education provides an early platform to encourage physical, mental, and psychological growth by fostering creativity at a very young age. 

Sarva Shiksha Abhiyaan (SSA) is an important flagship program of the Indian government to ensure the implementation of free and compulsory education till the elementary stage. This program was also extended to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. This program was introduced in 2001-02 to enroll all children aged between 6-14 into schools, Education Guarantee Scheme or Alternative and Innovative Education till 2010, and continues to ensure this.

Challenges to the Education Sector

The 2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake triggered one of the deadliest tsunamis in the history of Andaman and Nicobar Islands leaving over 1500 dead and 5000 missing. It also greatly affected the infrastructure of the islands which directly affected the education standards of children. Moreover, till less than a decade ago, the policy implementation of the Indian Government can be described as colonial in nature and fulfilling the condition of Res Nullis. This was mainly due to the large part of the population being Negroid descendants. Various policies have been implemented over the years to inhabit the island by bringing in settlers from the Indian mainland. This course of action further indicates positively towards the motives of the Indian Government while implementing various policies. These factors have directly or indirectly affected the standard and access to education in the Islands. 

Another major hurdle is the bearing of the expense of education as most of the daily laborers inhabiting the islands have an average daily income of slightly over Rs. 200/- only. It is evident to note that, after the introduction of the right to education, although schooling was made free, the ancillary expenses were often not accounted for which included uniforms, stationaries, and other academic-related commodities. Children inhabiting the Southern parts of the islands are deprived of basic public transport and need to walk long distances to reach schools. This is also due to the scattered nature of inhabitants in the southern part of the islands. 

Despite the low levels of family income, a significant number of children do manage to receive basic education. However, many families avoid sending their children to receive education mainly due to the lack of industries that provide employment to skilled labour. The end result of the education is not made evidently significant and therefore, many families perceive education to be a mere waste of money. The employment at offer in the islands is mainly of blue-collar nature whereas the education being imparted trains the students for white-collar life. This clash has rendered the skills and talent of the children irredeemable. This coupled with economical constraints has provided the families living there with only enough to perceive that education is not necessary. Various procedural aspects also infest the education sector in the Islands with the significant loss of time being incurred by the students between the appointment of the teaching delegation and the actual arrival of the same. During this time period, students are often expected to self-study with the help of the textbooks prescribed to them. 

The earthquakes and tsunamis which ravaged the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in 2004 lead to a significant loss of the region which was submerged under the water. It caused a significant economic loss towards damage alleviation along with harming the established infrastructure of education. Due to the significant loss of region, establishing new infrastructure required clearing of forest lands raising grave environmental concerns. The clearing of forests was also a major threat to the tourism sector of the islands. Since most of the settlements are in the form of coastal strips, significant parts of the inhabited areas are now tidal flats. This has left many buildings and structures within the reaches of the waves and these include school buildings.

Conclusion

Access to education has seen substantial development in the past few years post the legislation of the Right to Education under Article 21(A) of the Indian Constitution. The consistency in literacy rates and urban and rural enrolments in primary education indicates a positive trend in the implementation of the Right to Education. However, various challenges like low family income levels, ancillary academic expenses, unavailability of white-collar jobs, and sub-standard infrastructure are still infesting the education sector of the islands.  

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This case analysis is written by Vanshika Arora, a first-year B.A.LLB student at Army Institute of Law, Mohali.

Case Number

233 of 1962

Equivalent Citation

AIR 1966 AP 163, (1965) 2 An WR 518 

Bench

Hon’ble Justice Chandrasekhara Sastry, Hon’ble Justice Venkatesam JJ

Date of Judgement

April 16, 1965

Relevant Acts

Indian Contract Act, 1872, Sale of Goods Act, 1930 

Relevant Sections

Section 149 and 148 of Indian Contract Act, 1872; Section 34 of Sale of Goods Act, 1930

Facts of the case

Appalaswamhy Naidu (defendant 1) along with defendant 2, borrowed a sum of Rs. 10,000 from the Bank of Chittor In 1949 for a family necessity. The loan was taken by the means of a promissory note, due with an interest of 9% per annum and collateral. The collateral given were cinema accessories and a projector belonging to Naidu and defendant 3. In respect of this borrowed amount, Naidu, defendant 1, and defendant 2 borrowed another loan of Rs 17,640 in 1956, payable at a quarterly interest of 9%. The same collateral security was offered by the defendants. The pledged Cinema projector and accessories were sold by the defendants to defendant 4. This was possible since the pledged machinery was kept by the bank with the defendants since it formed part of the running cinema. Defendant 4, bought the machinery in spite of his knowledge that they were pledged as bank security. Thereafter, the bank issued notices to defendants 1, 2, and 4,  demanding payment. Only defendant 4 replied to the notice, falsely stating that he was a bona fide purchaser and was not aware of the bank security. The suit was therefore filed by the bank in order to sell the pledged goods, in the custody of defendant 4, and recover a payable amount of Rs. 21,555. Subsequently, an appeal was filed in the High Court, by defendant 4. 

Issues

Is there a valid pledge of goods by the defendants since the goods were never in possession of the bank? 

Ratio Decidendi

Defendant 4 contended that the bank had no valid pledge of the goods since it was never in possession of the goods. The court observed that in a letter dated 19.09.1949, defendant one sent a typed letter to the bank stating that “I request you to leave the Cinema projector and allied machinery pledged to the loan dated 19-9-1949 in my possession to run the shows. I will hold the same to the Bank in trust and will be prepared to give possession of the entire machinery to the Bank whenever so demanded. During the possession of the machinery, I will keep all the articles and the projector safe and I would be responsible for any loss or damage to the same.” From the contents of the letter, the court observed that this letter acknowledged the possession of the bank, since it renders the defendants as trustees of the bank, in possession of pledged goods, Moreover, under Section 149 of the India Contract Act and Section 34 of the Sale of Goods Act, the bank as a bailee, need not necessarily have physical possession of goods. In this case, the bailor (defendant), made constructive delivery of goods to the bailee. 

Decision

The court rejected the contention of defendant 4 and held that the bank was in true possession of the goods as a bailee.

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About SRDC:

The Student Research Development Council (‘SRDC’) was established in 2014 as a platform for students to engage in collaborative academic research and to foster discussion around contemporary research questions in law and allied disciplines.

About the Magazine:

Gujarat National Law University’s SRDC ADR Magazine is a quarterly student-run publication that invites submissions from experts, working professionals, academics and students engaged in the field of Alternate Dispute Resolution. The first edition of the ADR Magazine was launched in May 2020. This flagship publication encloses several articles employing a comparative and interdisciplinary approach to analyze and offer comments on the recent developments, judicial decisions and practices of ADR in Indian and several foreign jurisdictions. SRDC ADR Magazine maintains a double-blind peer review system and regular collaboration with experts and practitioners in the field of ADR who supervise the editorial process to preserve its scholastic appeal and integrity.

Call for Papers:

GNLU SRDC ADR Magazine is inviting submissions for Volume II, Issue II. Contributions for the magazine are welcome from all academicians, practitioners and law students. ADR Magazine accepts submissions on a rolling basis, subject to the preference for publication in the upcoming issue granted for those submissions made before the prescribed date, i.e., 15th July, 2021.

The magazine permits submissions in the nature of Articles, Case Comments, Legislative Comments and Book Reviews falling within the scope of Alternative Dispute Resolution.

Submission & Formatting Guidelines:

• Co-Authorship: Co-authorship is permissible only up to a maximum of two authors.
• Word Limit: 2000-2500 words (exclusive of citations).
• Body: The body of the manuscript should be in Garamond, Font Size 12 and line spacing 1.5.
• Footnotes: The footnotes should be in Garamond, Font Size 10 and line spacing 1.
• The citations must conform to the OSCOLA style of citations, 4th edition.
• No hyperlinks are allowed.
• The manuscript should not contain any reference to the author, including their names and institutional affiliations.
• Any failure to adhere to submission guidelines may result in rejection of the submission.

Cover Letter:

The submission should be accompanied by a Cover Letter wherein the manuscript is attached and must contain the following details:

• Name of the Author(s)
• Contact Details: Address and Mobile Number
• Name and Address of the Institution of the Author(s)
• Academic Qualifications (year of studying)/Affiliations of the Author(s)
• Title of the Manuscript

Mode of Submission:

The Magazine accepts submissions on a rolling basis. If the submission is made after the commencement of editorial process of a given issue on the date prescribed below, the articles shall be considered for publication in the subsequent issues.

The submissions can be made via email to the SRDC ADR editorial team on the following email ID: srdcadr@gnlu.ac.in

The email should contain the manuscript in .doc or .docx format accompanied by the cover letter as per the aforementioned specification.

Authors are requested to submit their manuscripts before 11:59 PM on 15^th July, 2021 in order to be eligible for publication in Volume II Issue II. The submissions can be made via email to the SRDC ADR editorial team on the following email ID: srdcadr@gnlu.ac.in

Contact Details:

E-mail ID: srdcadr@gnlu.ac.in

• Venkata Supreeth, Executive Editor: +91 7989503514
• Chaitanya M. Hegde, Senior Editor: +91 8197048587

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