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Evidence Law

Contrary Dates of Birth: Should a Matriculation Certificate Always be the Conclusive Piece of Evidence?

Ritwik Sharma I. Introduction The evidence of the correct date of birth holds paramount importance in service matters pertaining to employment in government institutions, where an individual’s age serves as a decisive factor in determining eligibility for employment or for specific benefits such as compassionate employment, compensation, gratuity, etc. In India, the matriculation certificate is […]

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30.10.20-05.11.20

Hello! This past week has seen several developments ranging from the National Green Tribunal issuing a notice to 18 States and UTs to ban the use of firecrackers to New Zealand legalizing euthanasia for terminally ill patients. Happy reading!