ATTEND EVERY HEARING. Do this either personally or through a representative. This will not only tell him that you are serious about the case, but at the same time ensure that he is always on his toes in order to avoid mistakes. MAINTAIN A TO-DO LIST WITH DEADLINES. Keep ticking off the tasks that your… Read more »
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Do not file your case without checking these important points
CHECK THE DOCUMENTS CAREFULLY. It’s a double edged sword as any document against you can hamper the whole matter. DOUBLE-CHECK THE CAUSE OF ACTION AND OCCURRENCE OF EVENTS. Cause of action and occurrence of events shall be specially pleaded if possible with date and time . DOES YOUR LAWYER KNOW THE JUDGE? There is an old… Read more »
7 things you can do to handle a case of sexual harrassment at the workplace
Handling sexual harrassment at the workplace can be tricky business. At stake is not just the morale and the productivity of employees, but also the very reputation and growth of the company. Here are some things you should consider as an employer. Assess the Complaint: Insist on a written complaint. Where the aggrieved woman is… Read more »
How to ensure that the judge can’t say no to your electronic evidence…
Here are some tips on how to make electronic evidence like recordings, emails and chats admissible in a court of law: 1. Preserve the original gadget: Keep the gadget with which you have procured the evidence in safe keeping. And produce it in court when the need arises. The possible gadgets are: For Pictures –… Read more »
7 things to do to check the legal aspects of a property for it’s transaction on your own.
Checking on the legal aspects of a property is easy. Simply make a note of these points and keep ticking them as you check them: Insist on seeing the original documents: There’s a lot of scope for foul play with photocopies. So, never settle for photocopies, no matter what the excuse the other party gives. Thoroughly… Read more »
Make sure your clients NEVER default on your payments
Here’s how! Recovery of stuck payments is the pain point of many businesses. Except for a few cases where the clients have genuine challenges in paying you, in the rest they don’t pay simply because they do not feel compelled to do so. Here’s how you can force them to pay: 1. TAKE QUICK ACTION:… Read more »
How to draft a watertight contract on your own?
Drafting a watertight contract can be really simple if you follow these simple Do’s and Don’ts: The Do’s Always include the following clauses to avoid future litigation: A. Consideration – value generated for each party B. Deliverables – what goods or services will each party deliver C .Responsibility – duties of parties while delivering D…. Read more »
THE BEST ADVICE FOR LITIGATION?
Avoid it! You might consider this advice as odd, coming from a lawyer, but this is what I strongly advocate. Litigation after all, is a painful process, especially more so in India where the courts can take years to settle the simplest of matters. If you are a first time litigator, you would expect an early disposal, which in… Read more »