Kshitiz Sharma

Well unlike previous sections wherein we usually discuss the recent or upcoming legal issues in the country today our focus will be mainly on Micro Small Medium Enterprise’s (hereinafter to be referred as MSME’s) and the government policy (especially Rajasthan Government) so as to encourage MSMEs. Recently Hon’ble PM Narendra Modi coined the term “Local ko Vocal” highlighting the importance of local manufacturing, products, and service. In fact in pursuance of the PM idea, Ministry of Home Affairs has issued an order wherein CAPF’s canteens have been directed to sell only indigenous products from 1 st June. It is apposite to say that like the whole world Indian economy is also going through some hard times due to COVID-19 pandemic thus Government of India had announced Rs. 20 Lakh Crore to help bring the struggling economy back on its feet. It is pertinent to mention here that out of the above-said amount government announced Rs. 3 lakh crore as an Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Sc...

Recently WHO after making a thorough assessment has characterized COVID -19 as a pandemic, thus it should not be taken lightly. One should understand that all the past pandemic outbreaks have affected billions and have wiped out millions of people, as of now, there are lakhs of persons affected by COVID-19 in the world and in India there is 332 total no. of cases (Till 21st March). From time to time Various state government and union government has deployed numerous preventive measures to curb the spreading of coronavirus. The state of Rajasthan has imposed gathering restrictions under section 144 of CrPC in the entire state similarly, Maharashtra, Delhi, and various other states have implemented various preventive measures. It is pertinent to mention here that not only state but even various high courts will remain close so as to prevent the spread of the COVID-19. Thus it is apposite to say that the government with the help of the public is trying its best to curb the growth of cor...

सुधर जाओ वरना अगर हम सुधरने पर उतर आये तो बहुत नुक्सान हो जायेगा                                        - Dabang Movie Dialogue They say that movies are inspired by the society and reflect the true state of the society; however in the present times it is apposite to say that society is getting more influenced by the movies. Nowadays the morning starts with news which attracts more attention than a plot twist in a blockbuster movie.   After considering some of the recent developments especially the ones involving police it can be said that police officials are following the principles of movie protagonist and are considering themselves as the punisher as well as the executioner.   Recently the whole country was struggling with the tragic news involving brutal rape and murder of a young doctor in Hyderabad. There was a huge public outcry to give stringent punishment to the...

Recently NDA government completed its first 100 days of its second term on 7 th  September 2019  and d uring this period several bold decisions were taken by the government .  It is apposite to say that a lot more work is done during these first 100 days of the second term as compare to the first 100 days of the first tenure. BJP led NDA government was given a strong mandate by people thus there was a lot of pressure and at the same time  a lot of  expectations from the government  and the way government operated in its 100 days  it clearly shows its intention  to meet all these expectations in its second term. One cannot deny that along with major hits there were misses which needs to be resolved in the upcoming days by the government. S everal political leaders including mainstream opposition leaders patted down the government for achieving this milestone. During this period many major important decisions were taken by the government such as...

“The harder the battle, the sweeter the victory.” – Les L ete The sports industry is growing rapidly in India and people’s interest in the particular sports has rapidly increased because of the events like the Indian Premier League, Hockey India League and many other domestic leagues in various sports. According to Star India Managing Director, Mr. Sanjay Gupta sports industry in India has the potential to become $ 10 billion industry in the next 5 to 7 years. It cannot be denied that with the increase in the industry there will be an increase in the disputes which will either be between players, committees or spectators.  Thus the above statement by Les Lete sums up the life of today's athlete as he will have to face struggle and various issues both on and off the field. There are several bodies in India such as Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS), National Sports Federation (NSF), Sports Authority of India (SAI), etc. which tries to resolve these struggles o...

Recently BCI through its letter dated 09.05.2019 requested the secretaries of the concerned state bar councils to comment or express a view on the Private Member Bill Titled as the Advocates Amendments Bills 2019 which was introduced in the 16 th  Lok Sabha. Though the abovementioned bill lapsed after the dissolution of the Lok Sabha still it is important to discuss the abovementioned bill as it highlights the modus operandi / intention of the Hon’ble legislators towards the profession. The heart of the matter was that the said bill tried to amend the section 24A of the Advocate Act 1961 (hereinafter to be referred as Act of 1961) by including various factors which are to be considered for disqualification for enrollment as an advocate. According to the proposed bill a person should not be admitted as an advocate on a State roll if he/she is convicted on an offence under the provision of the Scheduled Cast and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 and Untouc...

Rajasthan assembly recently passed two bills which  aim  to delete certain provisions of the Rajasthan Municipalities Act 2009 and Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Act 1994 so as to end the minimum education qualification to contest local body election in the state. In the  assembly , during the  debate , it was insisted by the government that the object of the amendment is to eliminate the unreasonable restrictions of the voters to contest the election at the grassroots level which. Therefore it is proposed that the restriction of educational qualification for contesting election for the office of sarpanch or a member of Zila Parishad or Panchayat Samiti be removed. The above said bills when comes into force will delete clause (f) of section 21 of the Rajasthan Municipalities Act 2009 which specifically mentions that to contest the municipal elections one should have passed secondary examination and clause (r), (s), (t) of section 19 of the Rajasthan  Panchayti ...