Indian Code

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) and Other Indian Acts

Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881

Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881

The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 is an Indian law that governs promissory notes, bills of exchange, and cheques. It lays down rules regarding their creation, transfer, endorsement, and enforcement. The Act ensures that these instruments are easily transferable and legally enforceable, thereby promoting trust in commercial transactions. A key feature is the penal provision under Section 138, which makes the dishonour of cheques for insufficiency of funds a criminal offence, ensuring financial discipline and protecting the credibility of business dealings.

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The Right to Information Act, 2005

The Right to Information Act, 2005

The Right to Information Act, 2005 empowers Indian citizens to seek information from public authorities, promoting transparency, accountability, and good governance. It mandates timely responses by Public Information Officers, provides an appeals process, and imposes penalties for unjustified delays. While it has exposed corruption and strengthened democracy, challenges like delays, low awareness, and threats to activists remain.

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Legal Drafting Pleading and Conveyancing

Legal Drafting Pleading and Conveyancing

The art of preparing clear, precise, and legally sound documents in the field of law. Legal Drafting involves framing contracts, agreements, and other instruments in an accurate and unambiguous manner. Pleading refers to the preparation of written statements, petitions, and replies presented before a court to set out the claims or defenses of the parties. Conveyancing deals with drafting and executing documents related to the transfer of property, such as sale deeds, leases, and mortgages. Together, these skills form the foundation of effective legal practice.

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