Definition, Essentials and Duties of Bailor and Bailee under the Indian Contract Act, 1872

Bailment in simple words means delivering goods to a particular person without transfer of ownership. It is a technical word or term in common law although etymologically it means overhanding of goods. Anyone who gets custody without possession is not a bailee. If any person is already in possession of the goods of other contracts to hold them as a bailee he or she will hence become bailee and the owner will become the bailor in such cases. In the bailment contract, the bailee’s duty is to deal with the goods according to the instructions given by the bailor. 1.…Continue Reading

Cannabis legal update : Clyde & Co

Germany takes a long-expected step to drive forward the adult-use cannabis market in Europe, the global export market adjusts to develop domestic agendas, and the UK has a choice to make.Last week (12 April 2023) saw the German government put forward its formal proposals to legalize the cultivation, possession, and consumption of cannabis for recreational purposes (otherwise known as the “adult-use market” as opposed to the “medicinal market”) . While the proposals have been long expected, they did not extend as far as some may have wished but do still, if implemented as planned, represent the most significant development…Continue Reading

Policy Developments at the UN regarding the Safety of Journalists

Author: Dr. Gemma Horton (University of Sheffield) Safety of Journalists In recent years, the threats that journalists face in their work have grown considerably. The development of technology has meant that journalists are subject to online violence for the work that they do, particularly women who are being targeted and are vulnerable to such attacks as outlined in a recent International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) and UNESCO report. Some States have also used outdated laws to prosecute journalists and, in some cases, submitted them to arbitrary detention . In some instances, the work that journalists do in holding governments to…Continue Reading

Ron DeSantis quietly signs 6-week abortion ban into Florida law – National

Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed legislation that would ban most abortions after six weeks in the state of Florida.The ban includes exemptions for cases of rape, human trafficking and incest, in those instances allowing an abortion up to 15 weeks of pregnancy. Under the legislation, a pregnant person would have to provide a restraining order, police report, medical record or other evidence to qualify.Read more: Don’t say ‘period’ — Florida bill may ban discussion about periods until Grade 6Existing 15-week exemptions surrounding the life and health of the mother were not changed. The governor’s office…Continue Reading

Hunter Biden lawyers to meet with Justice Department officials next week as scrutiny of investigation intensification

CNN —Lawyers for Hunter Biden are scheduled to meet next week with US attorney David Weiss and at least one senior career official from Justice Department headquarters to discuss the long-running investigation into the president’s son, multiple sources familiar with the matter told CNN.The Hunter Biden legal team had reached out to Justice officials in recent weeks, asking for an update on the case. As is routine, when lawyers request a status update, they were invited to meet next week, according to one source familiar with the meeting.Weiss, the US Attorney in Delaware who was appointed by…Continue Reading

YSL Attorney Defends Calling ‘Cap’ On Judge in Young Thug RICO Case

Justin Hillan attorney for Young Thug‘s YSL camp, has some serious cojones — not only did he disagree with the judge in their RICO case, but he blatantly called “cap” on him in open court!!!Hill was in court Monday when he was accused by Fulton County Superior Court Chief Judge Glanville Urals of not making a formal assertion before court started.The lawyer during the YSL trial said, “stamp”. 😕😂pic.twitter.com/L4q2nNreqe — Everything Georgia (@GAFollowers) April 17, 2023 @GAFollowersAlthough it was deemed a moot point, Hill stood his ground and basically told the judge he’s an honorable fiber as…Continue Reading

Florida approves ban on abortions after 6 weeks

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law a bill approved by the Republican-dominated Florida Legislature to ban abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. The governor’s office said in a statement late Thursday that he had signed the legislation. The ban gives DeSantis a key political victory among Republican primary voters as he prepares to launch an expected presidential candidacy built on his national brand as a conservative standard bearer. The six-week ban will take effect only if the state’s current 15-week ban is upheld in an ongoing legal challenge that is before the state Supreme Court, which…Continue Reading

A new law makes it harder for Russians to dodge the draft

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed new legislation to overhaul the country’s conscription system, which will make it harder for Russians to avoid being called up for military service, and keep at least some of those who already fled the country away longer. Putin signed the bill, which was hastily passed by Russia’s upper and lower houses of parliament this week, into law on Friday. As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine enters its 14th month, the move will create a system where conscription and draft notices will be delivered electronically through a widely used government services portal instead of being hand-delivered.…Continue Reading