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Tips on how to Stay Safe in New Year party

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Happy New Year , 2018 is just around the corner and most of us are planning for 31st night out.What better way to welcome New Year   with Happiness then to be sad or sorry right. Lets cut the chase, here are few tips to stay safe during the 31st night party.... 1. Plan for the  party night Yes, its most important you need to have a plan for your party night, as in; what are your plans for after party are you taking your own vehicle or cab, are you be coming home alone or staying with friends. 2. Don't be alone  Yes, group matters especially at night , so after party if you going back home, better to stay in group . 3. If taking a cab then send snapshot of cab drivers photo-id to family or friends After hearing so may cab horror story, its better to be safe then sorry, so girls if you you are hailing a cab before sitting ask for his photo id take a picture and Watts app to either your family or friends.This works two ways; firs...

How to Deal with Sexual Harassment At Workplace

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         What is Sexual Harassment At Workplace Sexual harassment is unwelcome sexual behavior, which could be expected to make a person feel offended, humiliated or intimidated. It can be physical, verbal or written.  Sexual harassment is covered in the workplace when it happens:  at work at work-related events between people sharing the same workplace between colleagues outside of work.  Act of  Sexual Harassment Here are some examples of sexual harassment in the workplace and information on how to handle it if you have been harassed at work.These are few examples but they are not limited to remember any act which makes you uncomfortable falls under sexual harassment category. Sharing sexually inappropriate images or videos, such as pornography, with co-workers Sending suggestive letters, notes, or e-mails Displaying inappropriate sexual images or posters in the workplace T...

How to Get Divorce in India

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As per Hindu Marriage Act 1955, a person can seek Divorce on two ways;     Mutual consent Divorce AND   Non Consent Divorce Process for Mutual consent Divorce As per section 13 B of Hindu Marriage Act 1955 both husband and wife can file for mutual divorce before the court. 1-    First hiring of  lawyers for  filing for Divorce, as lawyer will draft the petition/application, taking down all the issues like reason for divorce then settlement of issues like maintenance, child custody property share etc and after taking agreement/ signature from both the side this petition will be filed before the court. 2.    Since both the parties here are agreed to file for divorce and its terms ad condition , court gives a date for conciliation/ counseling as procedure and on that date court takes both person views and after finding that there is no scope for conciliation either goes for evidence on the same day or some other dat...

Stepwise Court procedding in Civil Cases

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 I am sure many persons after watching a court scene in movies wonders what actually happens in courtroom.Let me explain this in simple ways.Here I am writing about the Civil Cases or property cases step wise court procedure. 1- Summons/Notice After filing of case the opposite side receive the summons/Notice from the court which states a date and time to appear in court with a lawyer and answer the allegation filed against opposite party.The Notice also says if after receiving the summons/Notice you failed to appear on the date with or without the lawyer the case will proceed against you.Therefore, its important to receive summons/Notice and also to appear before the court and answer the allegation  in written form before the court. 2. Written Statement As I said earlier after summons/Notice on the next date opposite party needs to file written statement  before the court and explained indetails his/her side of story with documents. 3. Discovery and Sub...
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Set  t 5 STREET SMART WAYS TO GET CLIENTS FOR LAWYERS First Set a target time to start independent practice 1- Learn the Court Procedure First learn the Court procedure first, you need to know in and out of all the court proceeding Attach yourself with a Senior who deals with all kind of cases (civil/ crimnal /arbitration etc ). Its better to learn all types of cases then proceed to any special law. 2- Networking Start networking with court staff, fellow lawyers and other such persons who can refer you cases in court premises without taking any cuts/commission. Don’t ever go to touts. Be visible ; remember out of sight is out of mind. 3- Join an Organisation Join any organisation , it can be political , religious or social N go. In the organisation start building your reputation as go to lawyer. 4- Give 100% To Cases Prepare your cases properly , be well read and well prepared. ...

HOW TO START A SUCCESSFUL LEGAL PRACTICE IN 5 STREET SMART WAYS 1

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