Imagine you are in Roman era. Slavery exists and cruelty flourishes in abundance. People don't watch reality shows on TV for entertainment. They watch real humans with flesh and blood fighting as gladiators for their lives in the arena.In some sense, being at receiving end of 498A, DV, divorce case, child custody (GWA) case, maintenance under CrPC 124 or HMA 24, 25 etc are enough to make you into a gladiator; and the opponent party, police, laywers, courts, mediators, general public as the watching crowds in Roman arena. Maybe one of your family or friends have managed entry into the crowd and silenty pray that you would live to see another day. The rest of the public does not care much whether you spill all your blood, whether you live or die, or whether you deserved or not to be … [Read more...] about Yodha Strategies and Techniques – YS101 course
Procedure of CAW (Crime against women) cell, counselling/mediation etc
What is the official definition of mediation/counselling in CAW cells? The official version of what mediation or counselling at CAW cell can be gleaned from this excerpt from page 2 of Standing Order 281 of Delhi Police which brought CAW cells into existence: Mediation (Counselling) The objective of this mediation cell is to give a platform to warring parties to settle their differences through the intervention of trained mediators. A mediation Cell of the Delhi High Court Legal Services Authority is also running in the CWC premises. The objective of this mediation cell is to give a platform to warring parties to settle their differences through the intervention of trained mediators with an objective of reducing the litigation and offering solutions outside the court. This unit is … [Read more...] about Procedure of CAW (Crime against women) cell, counselling/mediation etc
How to get Provident Fund (PF) details of wife
As told by a SIFF member in Bangalore meeting on 16 Aug 09 and renarrated by me as per my understanding. You may have to modify the steps etc in case you know about filing RTI but broadly this is the picture. The concerned person has got details successfully through Chennai EPFO for wife working in Salem company. The credit for the information is his.Now the post:-------------------------------------------------------------------------Several times women in matrimonial disputes file for maintenance under CrPC 125, Sec 24 of HMA etc. In both these acts, the amount or decision about maintenance has to be taken after taking into consideration wife's earnings/income and qualifications (in 24 HMA).Now in case wife does not disclose her salary etc, it may still be possible to get information on … [Read more...] about How to get Provident Fund (PF) details of wife
PWDVA (DV Act), Dowry Act, and 498A can exist simultaneously
A person who files under DV (Domestic Violence) Act may get help from State to file for 498A and Dowry Act 1961 if these are applicable to her case.Read 5(e) of PWDVA which enables Protection Officer or Magistrate to help woman:(e) of her right to file a complaint under section 498A of the Indian Penal Code,wherever relevant: "Read 31(3) of PWDVA which is applicable after breach of Protection Order:(3) While framing charges under sub-section (J), the Magistrate may also framecharges under section 498A of the Indian Penal Code and any other provision of that Code or the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, as the case may be, if the facts disclose thecommission of an offence under those provisions.So the point of double jeopardy would not be applicable to avoid simultaneous 498A and PWDVA, … [Read more...] about PWDVA (DV Act), Dowry Act, and 498A can exist simultaneously
Protection order only maintainable against adult male under DV (Domestic Violence) Act
Another judgment is analyzed below which concludes that women / female relatives of husband/man cannot be made 'respondent' under Domestic Violence Act (PWDVA).First see the 2(q) clause of PWDVA which defines respondent. Note that almost all the reliefs mentioned are claimable only against respondent.(q) "respondent" means any adult male person wbo is, or has been, in adomestic relationship with the aggrieved person and against whom the aggrievedpcrson has sought any relief under this Act,Provided that an 'aggrieved wife or female living in a relationship in thenature of a marriage may also file a complamt against a relative of the husband orthe male partner;Now from the judgment we read the following, esp note the bold portions:The word complaint as appeared in the definition … [Read more...] about Protection order only maintainable against adult male under DV (Domestic Violence) Act
RTI filing process
Very good post explaining all steps to file RTI for IT refund not given in time. It has details to find information on finding the CPIO to who to address the RTI application etc. Also details on how to file first appeal and subsequent follow up in case of denial of information.http://www.rtiindia.org/forum/blogs/karira/326-rti-application-pending-refund.html … [Read more...] about RTI filing process