AIR LEGAL READY RECKONER

Selected Extract of Important Acts, Procedural and Substantive Laws

______________________________________________________________________ 1. THE ADVOCATES ACT, 1961

Admission and Enrolment of Advocates ----

Senior Advocates and other Advocates S. 16

State Bar Council shall prepare and maintain a roll of Advocates S. 17

Transfer of name from one State roll to another S. 18

State Bar Council to send copies of rolls of Advocates to the Bar Council of India S. 19

Disputes regarding seniority S. 21

Certificate of enrolment S. 22

Disqualification for enrolment S. 24 – A

Authority to whom applications for enrolment may be made S. 25

Power to remove names from roll S. 26 – A

Right of Advocates to practice S. 30

Punishment of Advocates for misconduct S. 35

Disciplinary powers of Bar Council of India S. 36

Appeal to the Bar Council of India S. 37

Appeal to the Supreme Court of India S. 38

Stay of Order S. 40

Penalty of Persons illegally practicing in courts and before other authorities S. 45

Contd………2

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2. THE ARBITRATION AND CONCILIATION ACT, 1996

Waiver of right to object S. 4

Arbitration agreement S. 7 Interim measures by court S. 9 Challenge Procedure S. 13

Termination of mandate and substitution of arbitrator S. 15 Default of a party S. 25

Settlement S. 30

Arbitration agreement not to be discharged by death of party thereto S. 40

Provisions in case of insolvency S. 41 Power of judicial authority to refer parties to

arbitration S. 45

Conditions for enforcement of foreign awards S. 48 Commencement of conciliation proceedings S. 62

Communication between conciliator and parties S. 69

Contd………3

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__________________________________________________________________ 3. THE CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, 1908

Stay of suit: Subsequent suit should be stayed in case

two suits between the same parties involve the same subject matter S. 10

Res judicata i.e., no court to try any suit when identical matter between same parties has been heard and finally decided by such court S. 11

Objections as to Jurisdiction S. 21 Transfer and Withdrawal S. 24

Institution of suit: Every suit shall be instituted by the presentation of a plaint and in every plaint, facts shall be proved by affidavit S. 26

Summons to defendants within 30days from the date of institution of suit S. 27

Summons to witness S. 31 Penalty for default of attendance S. 32

Award of interest on a decree for recovery of money S. 34

Compensatory costs in respect of false or vexatious claims or defences S. 35 – A

Costs of causing delay S. 35 – B Transfer of decree by the court of competent Jurisdiction S. 39

Detention and release S. 58

Contd………4

Page : 4 Private alienation of property after attachment to be void S. 64

Power of court to issue commissions S. 75

Statutory notice before filing suit against Government, etc S. 80

Settlement of disputes outside the court S. 89

Appeal From Original Decree S. 96

No further appeal in certain cases S. 100 – A

Appealable orders S. 104

When Appeals Lie To Supreme Court S. 109

Reference to High Court S. 113

Review of judgment S. 114

Power of revision of High Court S. 115

Power of High Court to make Rules S. 125

Discretion of court to extend time for doing any act allowed under the Code S. 148

Right to lodge a caveat S. 148– A

Power to make up deficiency of court – fee S. 149

Inherent Powers of the court S. 151

Amendment of judgments, decrees or orders by the court S. 152

Suit to be commenced by plaint O. 4, R. 1

Register of Suit O. 4, R. 2

Issue and service of summons O. 5

Verification of pleadings O. 6, R. 15

Amendments of pleadings O. 6, R. 17

Contd………5

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Rejection of plaint O. 7, R. 11

Production of document O. 7, R. 14

Written Statement O. 8, R. 1

Duty of defendant to produce documents, etc., O. 8, R. 1A

Decree against plaintiff by default bars fresh suit O. 9, R. 9

Setting aside ex parte order/decree against defendant O. 9, R. 13

Notice to produce documents O. 12, R. 8

Materials from which issues may be framed O. 14, R. 3

Affidavits O. 19

Judgment and Decree O. 20

Decree may direct payment by way of installments O. 20, R. 11

Stay of execution of decree O. 21, R. 26

Arrest and detention in civil prison O. 21, R. 37

Stay of sale of property O. 21, R. 59

Procedure in case of death of one of a several defendants or of sole defendant O. 22, R. 4

Compromise of suit O. 23, R. 3

Suits by or against corporations O. 29

Suits by or against firms, etc O. 30

Suits by or against minors and persons of unsound mind O. 32 Suits by indigent persons O. 33

Mortgage Suit O. 34

Interpleader suit O. 35

Summary procedure O. 37 Contd………6

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Arrest and attachment before judgment O. 38 Applications for obtaining interim injunctions O. 39, R. 1 & 2 Consequences of disobedience or breach of injunction O. 39, R. 2– A

Appointment of receivers O. 40

Appeals O. 41, 45

Reference to High Court O. 46

Review O. 47 Contd………7

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THE CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, 1973

Courts by which offences are triable S. 26

When police may arrest without warrant S. 41 Proviso - Where arrest of person is not required, police officer to record the reasons in writing

Notice of appearance before police officer S. 41– A

Right of arrested person to meet an advocate of his choice during interrogation S. 41– D

Person arrested to be informed of grounds of arrest and of right to bail S. 50

Person arrested not to be detained more than twenty – four hours S. 57

Service of summons on witness by post S. 69

Form of warrant of arrest and its duration S. 70

Proclamation and attachment of property of persons absconding S. 82 – 83

Issue of warrant in additions to summons S. 87

Summons to produce document, etc. S. 91

Search of place suspected to contain stolen property, forged documents, etc. S. 94

Search for persons wrongfully confined S. 97

Power to compel restoration of abducted woman or a female child under eighteen years of age S. 98

Order for maintenance of wives, children and parents S. 125

Power to issue order in urgent cases of nuisance or apprehended danger S. 144

Power to prohibit carrying arms in procession or mass drill or mass training with arms S. 144– A Contd………8

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Power to attach subject of dispute and to appoint Receiver S. 146 Arrest to prevent the commission of cognizable offences S. 151

Information in cognizable cases (First Information Report – FIR) S. 154

Recording of confessions and statements S. 164

Medical examination of the victim of rape S. 164– A

Diary of proceedings in investigation S. 172

Report of police officer on completion of investigation S. 173

Inquiry by Magistrate into cause of death S. 176

Cognizance of offences by Magistrates S. 190

Cognizance of offences by Courts of Session S. 193

Procedure for witness in case of threatening etc S. 195– A

Prosecution of offences u/s 498– A of the Indian Penal Code (husband or relative of husband of a woman subjecting her to cruelty) S. 198– A

Cognizance of offence S. 198– B Prosecution for defamation S. 199

Complaints to Magistrate – Examination S. 200

Dismissal of Complaint S. 203

Issue of process S. 204

Contents of charge S. 211

Contd………9

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Where it is doubtful what offence has been committed S. 221 Trial before a court of session Ss. 225 to 237 Judgment of acquittal or conviction by a Judge S. 235

Trial of warrants cases by Magistrates Ss. 238 to 250

Non – Appearance or death of complainant S. 256

Withdrawal of complaint S. 257

Trial of summons Cases by Magistrates Ss. 251 to 259

Plea Bargaining S. 265– A S. 265– L

Person once convicted or aquitted not to be tried for the same offence S. 300

Legal aid to accused at State expense in certain cases S. 304 Local inspection S. 310

Power to summon material witness or examine person present S. 311

Power to examine the accused S. 313

No influence to be used to induce disclosure S. 316

Provision for inquiries and trial being held in the absence of accused in certain cases S. 317

Compounding of offences S. 320 Withdrawal From Prosecution S. 321

Appeal S. 341 Contd………10

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Victim compensation scheme S. 357– A Compensation to be in addition to fine u/s 326– A or S. 376– D of IPC S. 357– B Treatment of Victims S. 357– C Copy of judgment to be given to the accused and other persons S. 363

Suspension of sentence pending the appeal, release of appellant on bail S. 389 Reference to High Court S. 395 Sessions Judge’s powers of revision S. 399

Suspension of execution of sentence of Imprisonment S. 424

Power to suspend, remit or commute sentence Ss. 432 to 435

In what cases bail may be taken S. 436

Maximum period for which an undertrial prisoner can be detained S. 436– A

When bail be taken in non bailable cases S. 437

Bail to require accused to appear before next appellate Court S. 437– A

Direction for grant of bail where arrest apprehended (Anticipatory bail) S. 438

Special powers of High Court or Court of Session regarding bail S. 439

Amount of bond and reduction thereof S. 440

Declaration by sureties S. 441– A

Discharge of sureties S. 444

Contd………11

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Deposit instead of recognizance S. 445 Cancellation of bond and bail bond S. 446– A Order for custody and disposal of property pending trial in

certain cases S. 451

Order for disposal of property at conclusion of trial S. 452 Procedure by police upon seizure of property S. 457

Limitation for taking cognizance of certain offences Ss. 467 to 473

Trials before High Court S. 474

Inherent powers of High Court S. 482

Contd………12

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__________________________________________________________________ THE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT, 1986

Consumer S. 2 (d) Deficiency S. 2 (g)

Service S. 2 (o)

Jurisdiction of District Forum S. 11

Appeal against an order of the District Forum before the State Commission S. 15 Jurisdiction of the State Commission S. 17 Appeal against an order of the State Commission before

the National Commission S. 19

Jurisdiction of the National Commission S. 21 Powers to set aside ex parte orders S. 22– A

Appeal against an order of National Commission before the Supreme Court S. 23

Finality of orders S. 24 Limitation period for admission of a complaint is within 2 years

from the date on which the cause of action has arisen S. 24– A

Dismissal of frivolous of vexatious complaints S. 26 Penalties S. 27

Service of notice S. 28– A

Contd………13

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THE CONTEMPT OF COURTS ACT, 1971

Power of High Court to punish contempts of subordinate courts S. 10 Punishments for Contempt of Court, i.e., simple imprisonment

for a term which may extend to 6 months or with fine which may

extend to Rs. 2,000 or with both S. 12

Procedure where contempt is in the face of Supreme Court or a High Court S. 14 Procedure after cognizance S. 17 Appeals S. 19

Limitation for actions for contempt, i.e., 1 year from the date on which contempt is alleged to have been committed S. 20

Contd………14

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__________________________________________________________________ THE INDIAN CONTRACT ACT, 1872

What agreements are contracts S. 10 Person competent to contract S. 11

Agreements in restraint of legal proceedings, void S. 28

Compensation for breach of contract S. 74

Contract of indemnity S. 124

Contract of guarantee, ‘Surety’, ‘Principal’ ‘debtor’ and ‘creditor’ S. 126

Bailment S. 148

Pledge S. 172

Rights of person, for acts done for him without his authority and effect of ratification S. 196

Contd………15

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__________________________________________________________________ COURT FEES ACT ( 7 OF 1870 )

Fees on documents filed, etc., in Mofussil Courts or in

Public offices. S. 6

Computation of Fees payable in different suits. S. 7 Refund of fee on application for review of judgment S. 14

Exemptions of certain documents S. 19

Collection of fees by stamps S. 25

Cancellation of stamp S. 30

Sale of stamps. S. 34

Contd………16

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__________________________________________________________________ ELECTRICITY ACT ( 36 OF 2003 )

Grant of licence S. 14

Grid Standards S. 34

Distribution of Electricity S. 42

Duty to supply on request S. 43

Additional terms of supply S. 48

The Electricity Supply Code S. 50

Disconnection of supply in default of payment S. 56

Theft of Electricity S. 135

Punishment for receiving stolen property S. 137

Interference of with meters or works of licensee S. 138

Constitution of Special Courts S. 153

Procedure and Power of Special Courts S. 154

Special Court to have powers of Court of Session S. 155

Appeal and revision S. 156

Review S. 157

Arbitration S. 158

Notice of accidents and inquiries S. 161

Coordination Forum S. 166

Contd………17

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__________________________________________________________________ FAMILY COURTS ACT ( 66 OF 1984 )

Establishment of Family Courts S. 3 Association of Social Welfare Agencies, etc. S. 5 Jurisdiction S. 7

Duty of Family Courts to make efforts for settlement S. 9

Procedure generally S. 10

Proceedings to be held in – camera S. 11

Right to legal representation S. 13

Record of oral evidence S. 15

Appeal S. 19

Contd………18

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__________________________________________________________________ THE HINDU ADOPTIONS AND MAINTENANCE ACT, 1956

Requisites of a valid adoption Ss. 6 – 11 Maintenance of wife S. 18 Maintenance of widowed daughter – in – law S. 19

Maintenance of children and aged parents S. 20

Maintenance of dependent S. 22

Amount of maintenance S. 23

Debts to have priority S. 26

Maintenance when to be a charge S. 27

Contd………19

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__________________________________________________________________ HINDU MARRIAGE ACT, 1955

Conditions for a Hindu Marriage S. 5 Restitution of conjugal rights S. 9 Void Marriage S. 11

Judicial separation S. 10

Divorce S. 13

Divorce by mutual consent S. 13 – B

Maintenance pendente lite and expenses of proceedings S. 24

Permanent alimony and maintenance S. 25

Custody of children S. 26

Contd………20

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__________________________________________________________________ THE HINDU SUCCESSION ACT, 1956

Devolution of interest of coparcenary property S. 5 General rules of succession in the case of males S. 8 Property of a female Hindu to be her absolute property S. 14

General rules of succession in the case of female Hindus S. 15

Order of succession and manner of distribution among heirs of female Hindu S. 16

Mode of succession of two or more heirs S. 19 Right of child in womb S. 20

Preferential right to acquire property in certain cases S. 22

Murderer disqualified S. 25

Succession when heir disqualified S. 27

Failure of heir S. 29

Testamentary succession S. 30

Contd………21

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__________________________________________________________________ LEGAL SERVICES AUTHORITIES ACT, 1987

Supreme Court Legal Services Committee S. 3– A High Court Legal Services Committee S. 8– A District Legal Services Authorities S. 9

Taluka Legal Services Committee S. 11– A

Criteria for Legal Services S. 12

Entitlement to Legal Services S. 13

Cognizance of cases by Lok Adalats S. 20

Powers of Lok Adalats S. 22

Award of Permanent Lok Adalat to be final S. 22 – E

Act to have overriding effect S. 25

Contd………22

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__________________________________________________________________ LAND ACQUISITION ACT, 1894

Payment for damages S. 5 Hearing of objections S. 5 – A

Declaration that land is required for public purpose S. 6

Period within which an award shall be made S. 11 – A

Award of collector when to be final S. 12

Power to take possession S. 16

Reference to Court S. 18

Service of notice S. 20

Proceedings to be in open court S. 22

Matters to be considered in determining compensation S. 23

Power to enter and take possession and compensation on restoration S. 36

Penalty for obstructing acquisition of land S. 46

Appeals in proceedings before court S. 54

Contd………23

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__________________________________________________________________ SALE OF GOODS ACT, ( 3 OF 1930 )

Payment and delivery are concurrent conditions S. 32

“Unpaid Seller” defined S. 45

Unpaid Seller’s rights S. 46

Suits for breach of the contract S. 55 – 61

Contd………24

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__________________________________________________________________ SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONES ACT, ( 28 OF 2005 )

Establishment of Special Economic Zone and approval

and authorization to operate to. Developer S. 4

Guidelines for notifying special Economic Zone S. 5

Processing and non – processing areas S. 6

Duration of goods or services in Special Economic Zones S. 28

Reference of dispute S. 42

Limitation S. 43

Certain provisions not to apply S. 52

Contd………25

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__________________________________________________________________ SUITS VALUATION ACT, ( 1887 )

Valuation of relief in certain suits relating to land not to exceed

the value of the land S. 4

Court – fee value and jurisdictional value to be the same in certain suits S. 8

Determination of value of certain suits by High Court S. 9

Procedure where objection is taken on appeal or revision that a suit or

appeal was not properly valued jurisdictional purposes S. 11

Proceedings pending at commencement of Part I or Part II S. 12

Contd………26

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__________________________________________________________________ THE TRANSFER OF PROPERTY ACT, ( 1882 )

What may be transferred S. 6

Persons competent to transfer S. 7

Conditions restraining alienation S. 10

Rule against perpetuity S. 14

Vested interest S. 19

Contingent interest S. 21

Conditional transfer S. 25

Joint Transfer S. 45

Part performance S. 53 – A

Sale defined, how it is made and contract for sale S. 54

Rights and liabilities of buyer and seller S. 5

Rights and liabilities of mortgagor S. 60 – 66

Rights and liabilities of mortgagee S. 67 – 77

Persons, besides the mortgagor who may redeem or institute a suit

for redemption of, a mortgaged property S. 91

Duration of leases where no written contract is entered into or local usage in practice and the statutory notice to terminate the same S. 106 Lease for any term exceeding 1 year can be made only by a registered instrument S. 107

Rights and liabilities of lessor and lessee S. 108

Contd………27

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__________________________________________________________________ PROTECTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS ACT, ( 1993 )

Constitution of a National Human Rights Commission S. 3 Functions of the Commission S. 12

Powers relating to enquiries S. 13

Investigation S. 14

Persons likely to be prejudicially affected to be heard S. 16

Inquiry into complaints S. 17

Steps after inquiry S. 18

Human Rights Courts S. 30

Protection of action taken in good faith S. 38

Contd………28

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__________________________________________________________________ PROTECTION OF WOMEN FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACT, ( 2005 )

Definition of domestic violence S. 3

Duties of police officers, service providers and magistrate S. 5

Service providers S. 10 Application to magistrate S. 12 Service of notice S. 13

Proceedings to be held in camera S. 16

Monetary reliefs S. 20

Custody orders S. 21

Jurisdiction S. 27

Appeal S. 29

Cognizance and proof S. 32

Contd………29

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RECOVERY OF DEBTS DUE TO BANKS AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ACT, ( 51 OF 1993 )

Establishment of Tribunal S. 3 Jurisdiction, powers and authority of Tribunals S. 17

Bar of Jurisdiction S. 18

Application to Tribunal S. 19

Appeal to Appellate tribunal S. 20

Deposit of amount of debt due, on filling appeal S. 21

Procedure and powers of tribunal and Appellate Tribunal S. 22

Right to legal representation and Presiding Officers S. 23

Limitations S. 24

Modes of recovery of debts S. 25

Other modes of recovery S. 28

Act to have overriding effect S. 34

Contd………30

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__________________________________________________________________ THE RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT, ( 2005 )

“Information” S. 2 (f) Right to information S. 2 (j)

Exemption from disclosure of “Information” S. 8

Grounds for rejection to access in certain cases S. 9

Third party information S. 11

Appeal to be filed within thirty days S. 19

Penalties S. 20

Bar of the Jurisdiction of Courts S. 23

Act not to apply to certain organizations S. 24

Contd………31

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__________________________________________________________________ SUCCESSION ACT, ( 39 OF 1925 )

One domicile only affects succession to moveables S. 6 Acquisition of new domicile S. 10

Minor’s domicile S. 14

Domicile acquired by woman on marriage S. 15

Person capable of making Wills S. 59

Will obtained by fraud, coercion or importunity S. 61

Privileged Wills S. 65

Wording of Will S. 74

Will or bequest void for uncertainty S. 89

In what case legacy lapses S. 105

Right to intestate’s property S. 212

To whom administration may be granted, where deceased is a Hindu, Muhammadan, Buddhist, Sikh, Jaina or exempted person S. 218

Probate only to appointed executor S. 222 Persons to whom probate cannot be granted S. 223

Effect of probate S. 227

Jurisdiction of District Judge in granting and revoking probates, etc S. 264

Petition for probate S. 276

Contd………32

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__________________________________________________________________ LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP ACT, 2009

Non – Applicability of the Indian Partnership Act 1932 S. 4

Minimum number of partners – every LLP to have at least 2 partners S. 6

Incorporation by registration S. 12

Relationship of partners S. 23

Cessation of partnership interest S. 24

Extent of liability of partner S. 28

Unlimited liability in case of fraud S. 30

Compounding of offences S. 39

Conversion from private company into LLP S. 56

Registration and effect of conversion S. 58

Winding up and dissolution S. 63

Offences to LLPs S. 76

Contd………33

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PARTNERSHIP ACT, ( 9 OF 1932 )

Determination of “Partnership”, “Partner”, “firm “and “firm name” S. 4 The conduct of the business S. 12

Mutual Rights and liabilities S. 13

Implied authority of partner as agent of the firm S. 19

Effect of notice to acting partner S. 24

Liability of a partner for acts of the firm S. 25

Minors admitted to the benefits of partnership S. 30

Introduction of a partner S. 31

Retirement of a partner S. 32

Insolvency of a partner S. 34

Dissolution of a firm S. 39

Application for registration S. 58

Effect of non – registration S. 36

Mode of giving public notice S. 72

Contd………34

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__________________________________________________________________ THE NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS ACT, 1881

Promissory Note S. 4 Bills of exchange S. 5 Negotiable Instrument S. 13 Liability of endorser S. 35

Instrument obtained by unlawful means or for unlawful consideration S. 58

Discharge from liability on notes, bills and cheques Ss. 82 – 90

Rules as to compensation S. 117

Dishonour of cheques for insufficiency etc. of funds in the account S. 138

Defence which may not be allowed in any prosecution under section 138 S. 140

Offences by Companies S. 141

Cognizance of offences S. 142

Power of court to try cases summarily S. 143

Offences to be compoundable S. 147

Contd………35

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THE SPECIFIC RELIEF ACT, 1963

Specific relief to be granted only for enforcing individual civil rights and not for enforcing penal laws S. 4

Recovering possession S. 5 – 8 Cases in which specific performance of contract enforceable S. 10

Contracts not specifically enforceable S. 14

Who may obtain specific performance S. 15

Bar of suit for compensation for breach after dismissal of suit for specific performance S. 24

When cancellation may be ordered S. 31

Effect of declaration S. 35

Preventive relief at the discretion of the court by injunction, temporary or perpetual S. 36

Temporary or perpetual injunctions S. 37 Mandatory injunctions S. 39

Damages, in lieu of, or in addition to injunction S. 40

Injunction when refused S. 41 Contd………36

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____________________________________________________________________________________ THE SECURITISATION AND RECONSTRUCTION OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND ENFORCEMENT OF SECURITY INTEREST ACT, 2002

Appellate Tribunal S. 2(a) Asset Reconstruction S. 2(b)

Debts Recovery Tribunal S. 2(i)

Securitization S. 2(z)

Registration of securitization companies or reconstruction companies S. 3

Acquisition of rights or interest in financial assets S. 5

Resolution of disputes S. 11

Enforcement of security interest S. 13

Right to appeal S. 17

Appeal to Appellate Tribunal S. 18

Right to lodge a caveat S. 18 – C

Central Registry S. 20

Rectification by Central Government in matters of registration, modification and satisfaction, etc S. 26 – A

Offences and Penalties S. 27 – 30

Cognizance of offences S. 30

Power to exempt a class or classes of banks or financial institutions S. 31 – A

Civil Court not to have Jurisdiction S. 34

Period of limitation S. 36

Contd………37

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JUVENILE JUSTICE (CARE AND PROTECTION OF CHILDREN) ACT ( 56 OF 2000 )

Definition of “Juvenile” S. 2(k) Powers of Juvenile Justice Board S. 6

Apprehension of juvenile in conflict with law S. 10

Bail of juvenile S. 12

Inquiry by Board regarding juvenile S. 14

Order that may be passed regarding juvenile S. 15

Order that may not be passed against juvenile S. 16

Punishment for cruelty to juvenile or child S. 23

Special offences S. 27

Inquiry S. 33

Transfer S. 38

Restoration S. 39

Adoption S. 41

Appeals S. 52

Revision S. 53

Transfer of juvenile or child as are mentally ill or addicted to alchohol or other drugs S. 58

Contd………38

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THE LIMITATION ACT, 1963

Bar of limitation S. 3 Expiry of prescribed period when Court is closed S. 4

Extension of prescribed period in certain cases S. 5

Legal disability S. 6

Disability of one of several persons S. 7

Continuous running of time S. 9

Exclusion of time in legal proceedings S. 12

Exclusion of time of proceeding bona fide in court without jurisdiction S. 1

Effect of death on or before the accrual of the right to sue S. 16

Effect of fraud or mistake S. 17

Effect of acknowledgement in writing S. 18

Effect of payment on account of debt or of interest on legacy S. 19

Continuing breaches and torts result in fresh cause of action for purposes limitation S. 22

Computation of time mentioned in instruments S. 24 Acquisition of easement by prescription S. 25

Extinguishment of right to property on expiry of prescribed limitation S. 27

Contd………39

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THE MOTOR VEHICLES ACT, 1988

Necessity for driving licence S. 3

Minimum age to drive in any public place S. 4

Restriction on the holding of driving licences S. 6

Grant of Driving Licence S. 9

Necessity for registration of a vehicle S. 39

Transfer of ownership S. 50

Limits of speed S. 112

Duty to obey traffic signs S. 119

Prohibition against travelling without pass or ticket in a stage carriage S. 124

Wearing of protective headgear S. 129

Duty to produce licence and certificate of registration S. 130

Duty of driver in case of accident and injury to a person S. 134

Liability of the owner of the vehicle to pay compensation in certain accidental cases on the principle of no fault S. 140

Necessity for insurance against third party risk S. 146

Application for compensation S. 166

Appeal can be made to High Court by any person aggrieved by an award of Claims Tribunals within 90 days from the date of the award S. 173

Offences relating to licences S. 182

Driving at excessive speed (offence) S. 183

Driving dangerously (offence) S. 184

Driving by adrunken person or by aperson under the influence of drugs (offence) S. 185

Punishment of offences relating to accident S. 187

Using vehicles without registration (offence) S. 192

Using vehicles without permit (offence) S. 192 A

Contd………40

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THE REGISTRATION ACT, 1908

Documents of which registration is compulsory S. 17

Documents of which registration is optional S. 18

Description of property and maps or plans Documents of which registration is compulsory S. 21

Description of houses and land by reference to Government maps or surveys S. 22

Time for presenting documents S. 23

Re – registration of certain documents S. 23 A

Documents executed out of India S. 26

Place for registering documents relating to land S. 28

Place for registering other documents S. 29

Persons to present documents for registration S. 32

Power of attorney recognizable for purpose of section 32 S. 33

Procedure where appearance of executant or witness is desired S. 36

Persons exempt from appearance at registration office S. 38

Law as to summons, commissions and witnesses S. 39

Registration of Wills and authorities to adopt S. 41

Deposit of Wills Ss. 42 – 46

Time from which registered document operates S. 47

Registered documents relating to property when to effect against oral agreements S. 48

Effect of non – registration of documents required to be registered S. 49

Particulars to be endorsed on documents admitted to registration S. 58

Procedure after registration of documents relating to land S. 66

Penalties Ss. 81 – 84

Inspection of copies of documents S. 91

Contd………41

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THE INDIAN EVIDENCE ACT, 1872

Evidence may be given of facts in issue and relevant facts S. 5 Motive, preparation and previous or subsequent conduct S. 8

When facts not otherwise relevant become relevant S. 11

Proof of admissions against persons making them, and by or on their behalf S. 21

Admission in civil cases when relevant S. 23

Confession to police officer not to be proved S. 25

How much of information received from accused may be proved S. 27

Admissions not conclusive proof, but may estop S. 31

Dying declaration S. 32

Relevancy of statements as to any law contained in law – books S. 38

Fraud or collusion in obtaining judgement, or incompetency of Court, may be proved S. 44

Opinion of experts S. 45 Opinion of examiner of electronic evidence S. 45 – A

In civil cases character to prove conduct imputed, irrelevant S. 52

In criminal cases previous previous good character relevant S. 53

Evidence of character or previous sexual experience not relevant in certain cases S. 53 – A

Previous bad character not relevant, except in reply S. 54

Contd………42

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Character as affecting damages S. 55

Primary evidence S. 62

Secondary evidence S. 63

Proof of documents by primary evidence S. 64

Proof where no attesting witness found S. 69

Proof when attesting witness denies the execution S. 71

Proof of documents by production of certified copies S. 77

Presumption as to collections of laws and reports of decisions S. 84

Presumption as to telegraphic messages S. 88

Presumption as to due execution, etc. of documents not produced S. 89

Evidence of terms of contracts, grants and other dispositions of property reduced to form of document S. 91

Who may give evidence of agreement varying terms of document S. 99

On whom burden of proof lies S. 102

Presumption as to certain offences S. 111 – A

Presumption as to dowry death S. 113 – A

Presumption as to absence of consent, in certain prosecution for rape S. 114 – A

Estoppel S. 115

Witness unable to communicate verbally S. 119

Professional Communications S. 126

Accomplice S. 133

Leading questions may only be asked in cross examination S. 143

Questions lawfull in cross – examination S. 146

Question not to be asked without reasonable grounds S. 149