Equal Remuneration Act, 1976

This Act prevents discrimination in terms of remuneration. It provides for payment of equal recompense to men and women workers. It is necessary to know these and other laws in place to protect the interests of women. Only if you are aware of your rights can you fight against any…

Marital Rape: A Crime Undefined

The concept of Marital Rape is as old as marriage laws of India.  In India marital rape is not defined in the Indian penal code and thus not criminalized and it’s largely not viewed as rape in India due to the sacred nature of marriage in Indian culture. Marital rape…

SOURCES OF INCOME AND ITS TAXABILITY

Under the Income Tax Act, the sources of income of an individual are categorized under five different heads. The five heads of income are as follows: Income from salary Income from house property Income from business or profession Income from capital gains Income from other sources A person can have…