This document outlines guidelines issued by the Supreme Court of India regarding various procedures that must be followed before executing a death row convict. It discusses 5 key guidelines: 1) prohibiting solitary confinement of convicts prior to mercy petition rejection, 2) requiring legal aid be provided at all stages, 3) proper procedure for placing mercy petitions before the President, 4) communicating rejection of mercy petitions by the Governor to the convict in writing, and 5) communicating rejection of mercy petitions by the President to the convict and family in writing.
The document outlines the various rights that an accused person is afforded under law. It discusses the rights of an accused person at different stages: at the time of arrest, during detention, during trial proceedings, and if convicted. Some key rights mentioned are the right to remain silent, to be informed of charges, to legal representation, against self-incrimination, to a fair and speedy trial, humane conditions of detention, communication with family/lawyers, and presumption of innocence.
The document discusses anticipatory bail under Indian law. It provides details on:
- What anticipatory bail is and the section that empowers courts to grant it (Section 438)
- The courts that have jurisdiction to grant anticipatory bail - High Courts and Courts of Session
- The factors courts consider when deciding anticipatory bail applications
- Conditions courts can impose when granting anticipatory bail
- When a person can apply for anticipatory bail and the wide discretion courts have in deciding applications
This document discusses false accusations and the rights of those falsely accused. It notes that false accusation occurs when a person is unlawfully prosecuted for a crime they did not commit. There are legal claims such as defamation of character, malicious prosecution, and false imprisonment that can be pursued. India believes in the principle that it is better for guilty persons to escape than for innocent persons to suffer. The document outlines sections of Indian penal code related to punishing false accusers.
This document discusses parliamentary privilege in India. It provides addresses for Altacit Global offices in Chennai, Bangalore, and Coimbatore. It then discusses that parliamentary privilege refers to the rights and immunities enjoyed by parliament and its members to discharge their functions. This includes freedom of speech in parliament and immunity from legal proceedings for views expressed. It outlines some relevant legal statutes and constitutional provisions regarding parliamentary privilege in India.
This document provides an overview of anti-defection laws in India. It defines defection as a member abandoning loyalty to their political party. Large scale defections after the 1967 elections affected legislative functioning and led to the 52nd amendment adding the 10th schedule on anti-defection. This lays out grounds for disqualification of defecting members of political parties or independents. It discusses related court cases and loopholes regarding splits, mergers and the status of expelled members.
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The document discusses legal action that is permissible against credit card payment defaulters in India. It provides addresses and contact information for the Altacit Global law firm in Chennai, Bangalore, and Coimbatore. It then summarizes Indian laws regarding credit cards, debt collection, and the difference between civil and criminal cases for non-payment of credit card dues. Guidelines from the Reserve Bank of India on credit card terms and debt collection are also discussed. Recent high court judgments that prevent criminal cases from being filed in civil disputes like credit card debt are summarized.
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The document discusses the "Duty of Disclosure" requirement under the Indian Patents Act for patent applications filed in India. It provides details on the history and interpretation of Section 8 of the Act, which mandates disclosing information on corresponding foreign patent applications. It outlines the time limits and details to be provided, and consequences of non-compliance such as grounds for pre-grant opposition, post-grant opposition, and revocation. It also summarizes two court cases where patents were revoked for violating Section 8 by not submitting information on foreign applications.
This document outlines details of a defamation case filed by Justice Sawant against Times Now news channel. The key details are:
1) Times Now aired Justice Sawant's photo incorrectly identifying him as being involved in a PF scam.
2) Justice Sawant complained but Times Now was slow to apologize and rectify the error, frustrating the judge.
3) Justice Sawant filed a defamation suit. The court ruled the broadcast was defamatory even though the photo was shown briefly.
4) Times Now was ordered to pay Justice Sawant 100 crores in damages for the defamation.
The document outlines the various rights that an accused person is afforded under law. It discusses the rights of an accused person at different stages: at the time of arrest, during detention, during trial proceedings, and if convicted. Some key rights mentioned are the right to remain silent, to be informed of charges, to legal representation, against self-incrimination, to a fair and speedy trial, humane conditions of detention, communication with family/lawyers, and presumption of innocence.
The document discusses anticipatory bail under Indian law. It provides details on:
- What anticipatory bail is and the section that empowers courts to grant it (Section 438)
- The courts that have jurisdiction to grant anticipatory bail - High Courts and Courts of Session
- The factors courts consider when deciding anticipatory bail applications
- Conditions courts can impose when granting anticipatory bail
- When a person can apply for anticipatory bail and the wide discretion courts have in deciding applications
This document discusses false accusations and the rights of those falsely accused. It notes that false accusation occurs when a person is unlawfully prosecuted for a crime they did not commit. There are legal claims such as defamation of character, malicious prosecution, and false imprisonment that can be pursued. India believes in the principle that it is better for guilty persons to escape than for innocent persons to suffer. The document outlines sections of Indian penal code related to punishing false accusers.
This document discusses parliamentary privilege in India. It provides addresses for Altacit Global offices in Chennai, Bangalore, and Coimbatore. It then discusses that parliamentary privilege refers to the rights and immunities enjoyed by parliament and its members to discharge their functions. This includes freedom of speech in parliament and immunity from legal proceedings for views expressed. It outlines some relevant legal statutes and constitutional provisions regarding parliamentary privilege in India.
This document provides an overview of anti-defection laws in India. It defines defection as a member abandoning loyalty to their political party. Large scale defections after the 1967 elections affected legislative functioning and led to the 52nd amendment adding the 10th schedule on anti-defection. This lays out grounds for disqualification of defecting members of political parties or independents. It discusses related court cases and loopholes regarding splits, mergers and the status of expelled members.
Legal action agaisnt credit card defaultersAltacit Global
The document discusses legal action that is permissible against credit card payment defaulters in India. It provides addresses and contact information for the Altacit Global law firm in Chennai, Bangalore, and Coimbatore. It then summarizes Indian laws regarding credit cards, debt collection, and the difference between civil and criminal cases for non-payment of credit card dues. Guidelines from the Reserve Bank of India on credit card terms and debt collection are also discussed. Recent high court judgments that prevent criminal cases from being filed in civil disputes like credit card debt are summarized.
Violation of duty of disclosure in patentsAltacit Global
The document discusses the "Duty of Disclosure" requirement under the Indian Patents Act for patent applications filed in India. It provides details on the history and interpretation of Section 8 of the Act, which mandates disclosing information on corresponding foreign patent applications. It outlines the time limits and details to be provided, and consequences of non-compliance such as grounds for pre-grant opposition, post-grant opposition, and revocation. It also summarizes two court cases where patents were revoked for violating Section 8 by not submitting information on foreign applications.
This document outlines details of a defamation case filed by Justice Sawant against Times Now news channel. The key details are:
1) Times Now aired Justice Sawant's photo incorrectly identifying him as being involved in a PF scam.
2) Justice Sawant complained but Times Now was slow to apologize and rectify the error, frustrating the judge.
3) Justice Sawant filed a defamation suit. The court ruled the broadcast was defamatory even though the photo was shown briefly.
4) Times Now was ordered to pay Justice Sawant 100 crores in damages for the defamation.
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The document discusses accounts payable and receivable processes. It describes accounts payable as money owed to creditors for goods or services purchased on credit. The accounts payable process involves verifying vendor invoices by matching them to purchase orders and receipts. Accounts receivable is money owed by customers who purchased goods or services on credit. Companies must monitor accounts receivable aging and estimate uncollectible amounts to maintain accurate financial reporting.
The document discusses medical negligence in sports in India. With the rise of professional sports leagues, more players and amateur athletes are participating in sports. This has led to more sports-related injuries that require treatment from team doctors. Some cases of medical malpractice or negligence in treating injuries have caused further harm to athletes and potentially ended their careers. Proper laws and guidelines around sports medicine and liability for negligence are needed as sports participation increases in India.
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This document provides contact information for the offices of Altacit in various cities across India, including addresses and phone numbers. It also lists an email address and website for the company.
An inspector in the Punjab Police, Baljinder Singh, filed a petition seeking anticipatory bail in an FIR registered against him for illegally detaining and torturing the complainant, his son, and worker. The High Court dismissed the petition based on a SIT investigation report. The report found that while the complainant was not illegally detained on the date alleged, his son and worker were illegally detained and humiliated in the police station on a different date in the inspector's presence. As the station head, the inspector was still responsible for actions in his station. The court ruled the police actions unacceptable and that the inspector did not deserve discretionary relief.
The document discusses the ongoing debate around the application of non-violation complaints (NVCs) under the WTO's Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS). It outlines the positions of developed and developing countries on this issue, and notes that a moratorium on NVCs under TRIPS has been extended repeatedly at Ministerial Conferences due to the lack of agreement on how they should be handled for intellectual property disputes.
The document contains information about Altacit, an organization that provides technology transfer services. It lists their office addresses and contact details in Chennai, Bangalore, Coimbatore, and Hyderabad. It then discusses definitions, methods, pros and cons, financial implications, and the conclusion that technology transfer plays an important role in development.
This document contains contact information for the Altacit company in various Indian cities - Chennai, Bangalore, Coimbatore, and Hyderabad. It also lists an email address and website.
The court found R-3, a police officer, guilty of contempt of court for arresting the petitioner without following proper legal procedures as outlined in a previous Supreme Court case. Specifically, R-3 failed to serve the required notice under section 41A of the Cr.P.C. before arresting the petitioner. While R-3 apologized, the court did not accept the apology as it was not sincere and was only offered as a last resort. As a result, the court sentenced R-3 to one day in simple imprisonment, a fine of Rs. 2,000, and costs of Rs. 15,000 to be paid to the petitioner. However, the sentence will be kept in abeyance for two
The applicant, Ashish Kumar, applied for bail in a case under Section 124-A IPC regarding criminal charges. He had previously been granted bail for other offenses related to the same incident. The prosecution opposed bail, arguing he may interfere with evidence or commit other crimes. Considering Article 21 of the Indian Constitution regarding personal liberty, the court granted bail with conditions, including that the applicant not tamper with evidence, cooperate with trial, and avoid further criminal acts or the bail will be cancelled.
This document summarizes a Supreme Court of India judgment regarding a preventive detention order passed against a man under the Telangana Prevention of Dangerous Activities Act. The detention order was based on 5 FIRs filed against the man for cheating by collecting over 50 lakhs rupees from victims by promising high returns through stock market investments. The High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging the detention order. The Supreme Court is hearing an appeal of that dismissal.
The petitioners, who are the parents of the deceased's husband, were convicted of dowry harassment under Section 498A of IPC for beating and harassing the deceased and demanding jewels and money, which caused her mental agony and suicide. They filed this appeal seeking to suspend their 2-year sentence. While the petitioners argued there were inconsistencies in the prosecution's case and they never lived with the deceased, the court found materials in the record to show the petitioners induced their son to demand dowry. The court dismissed the petition, noting parents have a responsibility to properly raise their children and cannot escape liability by not living with them, and upheld the conviction given the nature of the offense.
This document is a court judgment regarding a petition filed by Ishrat Jahan to set aside an order granting a 60-day extension of time for investigation in an FIR registered against her. The court document provides background on the case against Ishrat Jahan and the arguments from her counsel and the state. It discusses the provisions of sections 43D and 167 of the Criminal Procedure Code regarding extension of investigation periods. The court ultimately dismisses the petition after considering arguments from both sides.
1) This document summarizes court proceedings from a case involving 18 accused persons related to protests and riots in Delhi.
2) One accused, Ishrat Jahan, alleged in court that she had been beaten by other inmates and feared for her safety, mentioning two other inmates by name.
3) The court ordered the jail superintendent to file a report on the allegations and steps taken to ensure the safety of inmates, and to produce all accused currently in custody on the next hearing date.
The Supreme Court of India allowed an appeal challenging the judgment of the High Court of Madhya Pradesh. The appellants were arrested in connection with offenses under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and sought bail after 90 days as no chargesheet was filed. The High Court had rejected bail, noting the extension granted to the investigation. However, the Supreme Court held that under its previous judgment, the Magistrate did not have jurisdiction to extend the investigation period for UAPA offenses. Therefore, the appellants were entitled to default bail as the investigation was not completed within the prescribed period. The Court directed the appellants be released on bail and for the trial to be concluded expeditiously.
This document provides information about domestic violence in India, including:
- Domestic violence is endemic and widespread in India, predominantly against women. Around 70% of women experience domestic violence.
- National Crime Records Bureau statistics show a crime against a woman occurs every 3 minutes in India.
- The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act of 2005 provides legal remedies and protections for victims of domestic abuse.
This document summarizes a plagiarism case involving the Bollywood film Mohenjo-Daro. A director named Akashadithya Lama claimed the film's director Ashutosh Gowariker plagiarized his script. Lama filed multiple lawsuits but was unable to prove his script was disclosed to Gowariker or provide sufficient evidence of similarities between his work and the film. Lama ultimately lost the case and was fined for wasting the court's time.
1) The Supreme Court of India heard petitions related to the criminal case against individuals accused of lynching a police officer who was investigating cow slaughter.
2) One of the accused, Lokendra, was already in custody while another accused, Yogeshraj, had been released on bail.
3) The Court stayed the order granting bail to Yogeshraj and directed him to surrender within seven days, considering the serious nature of the case where a police officer was lynched under the pretext of investigating cow slaughter.
4) The Court sought a report from the trial court on how much time was needed to frame charges and record testimonies of independent witnesses, as charges had not yet been framed in
Yogeshraj applied for bail in Case Crime No. 583 of 2018 under Section 124-A IPC at the Police Station of Syana, District Bulandshahar. His counsel argued he is entitled to bail on the grounds of parity since the co-accused Ashish Kumar was granted bail in an identical case. The prosecution opposed bail but did not dispute the claim of parity. The court granted bail to Yogeshraj subject to conditions that he cannot tamper with evidence, must cooperate with trial proceedings, and cannot commit any further crimes.
This document is a bail petition order from a court in India. It summarizes a case involving 15 individuals who were arrested and charged with various offenses related to participating in an unauthorized protest that turned violent. The defense argued the individuals were wrongly implicated and the charges were excessive. The prosecution opposed bail, citing the serious nature of the offenses. After reviewing evidence and considering the individuals had been in custody for 15 days, the court granted bail with conditions, finding continued custody was not necessary and the evidence did not fully support the charges.
The document is a bail application order from the High Court of Delhi regarding the bail application of Mohd. Danish in an FIR registered for offenses related to rioting, unlawful assembly, murder, etc. during the February 2020 Delhi riots.
The petitioner's counsel argued that the petitioner was falsely implicated and that the disclosure statement attributed to him was fabricated and inadmissible. The prosecution argued that the petitioner was actively involved in the riots based on witness statements and call detail records placing him at the scene. The court examined the medical evidence showing the injuries on the deceased police officer but noted that it was unclear who delivered the fatal blow.
The document summarizes key aspects of the Transplantation of Human Organs Act 1994 in India. It outlines the following:
1. The Act regulates removal, storage and transplantation of human organs for therapeutic purposes and prevents commercial dealings of human organs. It defines organs and tissues that can be transplanted.
2. The Act establishes authorities to regulate and authorize organ transplants. It recognizes brain-stem death and permits organ donation from deceased donors.
3. The Act defines live donors as near relatives or non-relatives with approval. It covers principal areas like authority for organ removal, hospital registration and offenses/penalties.
Procedures for legal adoption of children in india– a studyAltacit Global
This document provides information on the legal procedures for adoption of children in India. It discusses the key acts governing adoption, eligibility criteria for prospective adoptive parents and children, the adoption process, effects of adoption, and guidelines for inter-country adoption. Some of the main points covered include that adoption is governed by Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, Guardian and Wards Act, and Juvenile Justice Act, eligible adoptive parents must be over 21 years of age and financially stable, the process involves registration, home study, court hearings, and more. It also outlines guidelines for foreign nationals seeking adoption in India.
Accounts payable and receivable introductionsAltacit Global
The document discusses accounts payable and receivable processes. It describes accounts payable as money owed to creditors for goods or services purchased on credit. The accounts payable process involves verifying vendor invoices by matching them to purchase orders and receipts. Accounts receivable is money owed by customers who purchased goods or services on credit. Companies must monitor accounts receivable aging and estimate uncollectible amounts to maintain accurate financial reporting.
The document discusses medical negligence in sports in India. With the rise of professional sports leagues, more players and amateur athletes are participating in sports. This has led to more sports-related injuries that require treatment from team doctors. Some cases of medical malpractice or negligence in treating injuries have caused further harm to athletes and potentially ended their careers. Proper laws and guidelines around sports medicine and liability for negligence are needed as sports participation increases in India.
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This document provides contact information for the offices of Altacit in various cities across India, including addresses and phone numbers. It also lists an email address and website for the company.
An inspector in the Punjab Police, Baljinder Singh, filed a petition seeking anticipatory bail in an FIR registered against him for illegally detaining and torturing the complainant, his son, and worker. The High Court dismissed the petition based on a SIT investigation report. The report found that while the complainant was not illegally detained on the date alleged, his son and worker were illegally detained and humiliated in the police station on a different date in the inspector's presence. As the station head, the inspector was still responsible for actions in his station. The court ruled the police actions unacceptable and that the inspector did not deserve discretionary relief.
The document discusses the ongoing debate around the application of non-violation complaints (NVCs) under the WTO's Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS). It outlines the positions of developed and developing countries on this issue, and notes that a moratorium on NVCs under TRIPS has been extended repeatedly at Ministerial Conferences due to the lack of agreement on how they should be handled for intellectual property disputes.
The document contains information about Altacit, an organization that provides technology transfer services. It lists their office addresses and contact details in Chennai, Bangalore, Coimbatore, and Hyderabad. It then discusses definitions, methods, pros and cons, financial implications, and the conclusion that technology transfer plays an important role in development.
This document contains contact information for the Altacit company in various Indian cities - Chennai, Bangalore, Coimbatore, and Hyderabad. It also lists an email address and website.
The court found R-3, a police officer, guilty of contempt of court for arresting the petitioner without following proper legal procedures as outlined in a previous Supreme Court case. Specifically, R-3 failed to serve the required notice under section 41A of the Cr.P.C. before arresting the petitioner. While R-3 apologized, the court did not accept the apology as it was not sincere and was only offered as a last resort. As a result, the court sentenced R-3 to one day in simple imprisonment, a fine of Rs. 2,000, and costs of Rs. 15,000 to be paid to the petitioner. However, the sentence will be kept in abeyance for two
The applicant, Ashish Kumar, applied for bail in a case under Section 124-A IPC regarding criminal charges. He had previously been granted bail for other offenses related to the same incident. The prosecution opposed bail, arguing he may interfere with evidence or commit other crimes. Considering Article 21 of the Indian Constitution regarding personal liberty, the court granted bail with conditions, including that the applicant not tamper with evidence, cooperate with trial, and avoid further criminal acts or the bail will be cancelled.
This document summarizes a Supreme Court of India judgment regarding a preventive detention order passed against a man under the Telangana Prevention of Dangerous Activities Act. The detention order was based on 5 FIRs filed against the man for cheating by collecting over 50 lakhs rupees from victims by promising high returns through stock market investments. The High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging the detention order. The Supreme Court is hearing an appeal of that dismissal.
The petitioners, who are the parents of the deceased's husband, were convicted of dowry harassment under Section 498A of IPC for beating and harassing the deceased and demanding jewels and money, which caused her mental agony and suicide. They filed this appeal seeking to suspend their 2-year sentence. While the petitioners argued there were inconsistencies in the prosecution's case and they never lived with the deceased, the court found materials in the record to show the petitioners induced their son to demand dowry. The court dismissed the petition, noting parents have a responsibility to properly raise their children and cannot escape liability by not living with them, and upheld the conviction given the nature of the offense.
This document is a court judgment regarding a petition filed by Ishrat Jahan to set aside an order granting a 60-day extension of time for investigation in an FIR registered against her. The court document provides background on the case against Ishrat Jahan and the arguments from her counsel and the state. It discusses the provisions of sections 43D and 167 of the Criminal Procedure Code regarding extension of investigation periods. The court ultimately dismisses the petition after considering arguments from both sides.
1) This document summarizes court proceedings from a case involving 18 accused persons related to protests and riots in Delhi.
2) One accused, Ishrat Jahan, alleged in court that she had been beaten by other inmates and feared for her safety, mentioning two other inmates by name.
3) The court ordered the jail superintendent to file a report on the allegations and steps taken to ensure the safety of inmates, and to produce all accused currently in custody on the next hearing date.
The Supreme Court of India allowed an appeal challenging the judgment of the High Court of Madhya Pradesh. The appellants were arrested in connection with offenses under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and sought bail after 90 days as no chargesheet was filed. The High Court had rejected bail, noting the extension granted to the investigation. However, the Supreme Court held that under its previous judgment, the Magistrate did not have jurisdiction to extend the investigation period for UAPA offenses. Therefore, the appellants were entitled to default bail as the investigation was not completed within the prescribed period. The Court directed the appellants be released on bail and for the trial to be concluded expeditiously.
This document provides information about domestic violence in India, including:
- Domestic violence is endemic and widespread in India, predominantly against women. Around 70% of women experience domestic violence.
- National Crime Records Bureau statistics show a crime against a woman occurs every 3 minutes in India.
- The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act of 2005 provides legal remedies and protections for victims of domestic abuse.
This document summarizes a plagiarism case involving the Bollywood film Mohenjo-Daro. A director named Akashadithya Lama claimed the film's director Ashutosh Gowariker plagiarized his script. Lama filed multiple lawsuits but was unable to prove his script was disclosed to Gowariker or provide sufficient evidence of similarities between his work and the film. Lama ultimately lost the case and was fined for wasting the court's time.
1) The Supreme Court of India heard petitions related to the criminal case against individuals accused of lynching a police officer who was investigating cow slaughter.
2) One of the accused, Lokendra, was already in custody while another accused, Yogeshraj, had been released on bail.
3) The Court stayed the order granting bail to Yogeshraj and directed him to surrender within seven days, considering the serious nature of the case where a police officer was lynched under the pretext of investigating cow slaughter.
4) The Court sought a report from the trial court on how much time was needed to frame charges and record testimonies of independent witnesses, as charges had not yet been framed in
Yogeshraj applied for bail in Case Crime No. 583 of 2018 under Section 124-A IPC at the Police Station of Syana, District Bulandshahar. His counsel argued he is entitled to bail on the grounds of parity since the co-accused Ashish Kumar was granted bail in an identical case. The prosecution opposed bail but did not dispute the claim of parity. The court granted bail to Yogeshraj subject to conditions that he cannot tamper with evidence, must cooperate with trial proceedings, and cannot commit any further crimes.
This document is a bail petition order from a court in India. It summarizes a case involving 15 individuals who were arrested and charged with various offenses related to participating in an unauthorized protest that turned violent. The defense argued the individuals were wrongly implicated and the charges were excessive. The prosecution opposed bail, citing the serious nature of the offenses. After reviewing evidence and considering the individuals had been in custody for 15 days, the court granted bail with conditions, finding continued custody was not necessary and the evidence did not fully support the charges.
The document is a bail application order from the High Court of Delhi regarding the bail application of Mohd. Danish in an FIR registered for offenses related to rioting, unlawful assembly, murder, etc. during the February 2020 Delhi riots.
The petitioner's counsel argued that the petitioner was falsely implicated and that the disclosure statement attributed to him was fabricated and inadmissible. The prosecution argued that the petitioner was actively involved in the riots based on witness statements and call detail records placing him at the scene. The court examined the medical evidence showing the injuries on the deceased police officer but noted that it was unclear who delivered the fatal blow.
The document summarizes key aspects of the Transplantation of Human Organs Act 1994 in India. It outlines the following:
1. The Act regulates removal, storage and transplantation of human organs for therapeutic purposes and prevents commercial dealings of human organs. It defines organs and tissues that can be transplanted.
2. The Act establishes authorities to regulate and authorize organ transplants. It recognizes brain-stem death and permits organ donation from deceased donors.
3. The Act defines live donors as near relatives or non-relatives with approval. It covers principal areas like authority for organ removal, hospital registration and offenses/penalties.
Procedures for legal adoption of children in india– a studyAltacit Global
This document provides information on the legal procedures for adoption of children in India. It discusses the key acts governing adoption, eligibility criteria for prospective adoptive parents and children, the adoption process, effects of adoption, and guidelines for inter-country adoption. Some of the main points covered include that adoption is governed by Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, Guardian and Wards Act, and Juvenile Justice Act, eligible adoptive parents must be over 21 years of age and financially stable, the process involves registration, home study, court hearings, and more. It also outlines guidelines for foreign nationals seeking adoption in India.
The document discusses the rights of transgender people in India. It provides addresses and contact information for the Altacit organization in Chennai, Bangalore, and Coimbatore. It then outlines some of the key problems faced by transgender communities like discrimination, lack of education and medical facilities, and exclusion from social, economic, political participation. It also summarizes some important court cases that have promoted transgender rights like the NALSA case and Naz Foundation case. It highlights some rights guaranteed under the constitution and discusses policies to support transgender welfare in Tamil Nadu.
The document discusses the Supreme Court of India case Enercon vs Yogesh Mehra, which rationalized the procedure for patent revocation in India. The Court held that under Section 64 of the Patents Act, a party can either file a revocation petition before the IPAB or a counterclaim in a patent infringement suit before the High Court, but not both simultaneously. This prevents opponents from challenging patent validity through multiple forums. In this case, the Respondents had filed revocation petitions before the IPAB as well as counterclaims before the High Court, so the Supreme Court ruled they must choose one forum and barred simultaneous proceedings.
This document provides information about wills and succession laws in India. It discusses key topics such as what a will is, how to make a valid will, the ability to make a will for self-acquired property but not ancestral property, how to amend or revoke a will, applicable registration processes, and succession laws for Hindus, Muslims and those in Chennai, Mumbai and Kolkata. It also summarizes restrictions under Muslim personal law where a Muslim testator can only bequeath up to one-third of their property via a will unless heirs consent to a larger portion.
The document discusses the issue of legalizing euthanasia in India. It provides background on euthanasia and how it is classified. While most religions forbid euthanasia, some countries like the Netherlands have legalized it. In India, the right to life has been interpreted by courts as including the right to die with dignity. The Supreme Court has allowed for passive euthanasia in specific cases like withdrawing life support for patients in a permanent vegetative state. However, actively assisting suicide remains illegal. The debate around legalizing euthanasia in India is ongoing.
This document provides information about easements, including:
1. Easements are rights to use another's property and can be created by grant, prescription, custom, or necessity. There must be a dominant and servient property.
2. Easements can be express (created by a legal document) or implied based on prior use. Types include affirmative (right to use property) and negative (right to prevent uses).
3. Characteristics of easements include the right benefiting the dominant property and different ownership of dominant and servient properties. Easements do not transfer ownership of land.
This document provides contact information for various offices of a law firm called Altacit located in Chennai, Bangalore, Coimbatore, Hyderabad, and Cochin. It then provides information on succession law in India, including an overview of the Indian Succession Act of 1925, testamentary versus intestate succession, applicability to communities, definitions of a will, essential features of a will, persons competent to make a will, the role and appointment of executors, execution of a will including the probate process, and related topics.
This document provides contact information for three offices of Altacit, an organization located in Chennai, Bangalore, and Coimbatore, India. It lists the addresses, phone numbers, email, and website for each office location.
This document contains contact information for Altacit, an organization that conducts clinical trials in India. It lists addresses and phone numbers for Altacit offices in Chennai, Bangalore, and Coimbatore. It also provides an email and website. The document contains several sections that discuss the history and evolution of clinical trials, different methods used in clinical trials, the drug development and approval process, and participation in clinical trials. It emphasizes that clinical trials are important for evaluating new treatments and protecting participant safety.
The document discusses hate speech laws in India. It provides addresses and contact information for three offices located in Chennai, Bangalore, and Coimbatore. It then examines how hate speech laws have been influenced by concerns over caste-based discrimination and religious conflict. It outlines key instances of hate speech during elections and other time periods, and discusses laws prohibiting hate speech under the Indian Penal Code. A survey found that 85% of people see inter-religious hate speech as a serious problem in India. The Supreme Court has asked the Law Commission to examine the issue of hate speeches made by politicians.
The document discusses key aspects of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 introduced in India. It aims to create a single law for insolvency and bankruptcy to consolidate existing framework. The code establishes authorities like the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India as the regulator and National Company Law Tribunal and Debt Recovery Tribunal to handle corporate and individual cases respectively. It also establishes roles of insolvency professionals and information utilities in efficient resolution process. The code seeks to reduce resolution time from over 4 years currently to less than 1 year.
This document provides contact information for various offices of Altacit, a law firm, located in Chennai, Bangalore, Coimbatore, Hyderabad, and Cochin. It also includes their email and website. The document then provides information on succession law in India, including an overview of the Indian Succession Act of 1925 and topics like testamentary succession, intestate succession, wills, persons competent to make a will, executors, execution of wills, and probate.
This document discusses revocation of power of attorney and its implications. It begins by defining power of attorney and describing the different types, including general vs special power of attorney. It then discusses the key steps and procedures for validly revoking a power of attorney, whether it is revocable or irrevocable. Specific conditions for revoking different types of powers of attorney are also outlined.
This document discusses India's demonetization of 500 and 1000 rupee banknotes in November 2016. It provides background on demonetization, details the announcement and timeline of events. Key points include Prime Minister Modi announcing the withdrawal of the banknotes on November 8th, the process for exchanging the old notes, limits on withdrawals and cash exchanges, exceptions made for certain industries, and both pros and cons of the policy change. The demonetization aimed to curb corruption and black money, but also caused short-term hardship and economic issues as 85% of currency was removed from circulation overnight.
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Issues and guidelines used by the uoi in mercy petitions
1. CHENNAI
3rd Floor, ‘Creative Enclave’,
148-150, Luz Church Road,
Mylapore,
Chennai - 600 004.
Tel: +91 - 44 - 2498 4821
BANGALORE
Suite 920, Level 9,
Raheja Towers,
26-27, M G Road,
Bangalore - 560 001.
Tel: +91 - 80 - 6546 2400
COIMBATORE
BB1, Park Avenue,
# 48, Race Course Road,
Coimbatore - 641018.
Tel: +91 - 422 – 6552921
EMAIL
info@altacit.com
WEBSITE
www.altacit.com
Issues and guidelines used
by the UOI in Mercy Petitions
SUCHITRA BAI
PATENT DEPARTMENT
2. CHENNAI
3rd Floor, ‘Creative Enclave’,
148-150, Luz Church Road,
Mylapore,
Chennai - 600 004.
Tel: +91 - 44 - 2498 4821
BANGALORE
Suite 920, Level 9,
Raheja Towers,
26-27, M G Road,
Bangalore - 560 001.
Tel: +91 - 80 - 6546 2400
COIMBATORE
BB1, Park Avenue,
# 48, Race Course Road,
Coimbatore - 641018.
Tel: +91 - 422 – 6552921
EMAIL
info@altacit.com
WEBSITE
www.altacit.com
NAVNEET KAUR –VS STATE OF NCT OF DELHI &
ANR.
• The brief background of the case is: By
judgment dated 25.08.2001, Devender
Pal Singh Bhullar was sentenced to death
by the Designated Judge Delhi.
Thereafter, he preferred an appeal and
the Court confirmed the death sentence
and dismissed his appeal. Against the
dismissal of the appeal by this Court, the
accused preferred Review Petition
(Criminal) No. 497 of 2002, which was
also dismissed by this Court on
17.12.2002.
3. CHENNAI
3rd Floor, ‘Creative Enclave’,
148-150, Luz Church Road,
Mylapore,
Chennai - 600 004.
Tel: +91 - 44 - 2498 4821
BANGALORE
Suite 920, Level 9,
Raheja Towers,
26-27, M G Road,
Bangalore - 560 001.
Tel: +91 - 80 - 6546 2400
COIMBATORE
BB1, Park Avenue,
# 48, Race Course Road,
Coimbatore - 641018.
Tel: +91 - 422 – 6552921
EMAIL
info@altacit.com
WEBSITE
www.altacit.com
Contd…
• Soon after the dismissal of the review petition, the
accused submitted a mercy petition dated
14.01.2003 to the President of India under Article
72 of the Constitution and prayed for commutation
of his sentence. During the pendency of the
petition filed under Article 72, he also filed
Curative Petition (Criminal) No. 5 of 2003 which
was also dismissed by this Court on 12.03.2003.
On 30.05.2011, a communication was sent from
the Joint Secretary (Judicial) to the Principal
Secretary, Home Department, Government of
NCT of Delhi, stating that the President of India
has rejected the mercy petition submitted on
behalf of Devender Pal Singh Bhullar. The same
was also communicated to the Superintendent,
4. CHENNAI
3rd Floor, ‘Creative Enclave’,
148-150, Luz Church Road,
Mylapore,
Chennai - 600 004.
Tel: +91 - 44 - 2498 4821
BANGALORE
Suite 920, Level 9,
Raheja Towers,
26-27, M G Road,
Bangalore - 560 001.
Tel: +91 - 80 - 6546 2400
COIMBATORE
BB1, Park Avenue,
# 48, Race Course Road,
Coimbatore - 641018.
Tel: +91 - 422 – 6552921
EMAIL
info@altacit.com
WEBSITE
www.altacit.com
Contd…
• On 24.06.2011, the wife of the accused preferred a
Writ Petition before this Court praying for quashing
the communication dated 13.06.2011. By order
dated 12.04.2013, this Court, after examining and
analyzing the materials brought on record by the
respondents, arrived at the conclusion that there
was an unreasonable delay of 8 years in disposal
of mercy petition which is one of the grounds for
commutation of death sentence to life imprisonment
as per the established judicial precedents.
However, this Court dismissed the writ petition on
the ground that when the accused is convicted
under TADA, there is no question of showing any
sympathy or considering supervening
circumstances for commutation of death sentence.
5. CHENNAI
3rd Floor, ‘Creative Enclave’,
148-150, Luz Church Road,
Mylapore,
Chennai - 600 004.
Tel: +91 - 44 - 2498 4821
BANGALORE
Suite 920, Level 9,
Raheja Towers,
26-27, M G Road,
Bangalore - 560 001.
Tel: +91 - 80 - 6546 2400
COIMBATORE
BB1, Park Avenue,
# 48, Race Course Road,
Coimbatore - 641018.
Tel: +91 - 422 – 6552921
EMAIL
info@altacit.com
WEBSITE
www.altacit.com
SHATRUGHAN CHAUHAN & ANR.
vs.
UNION OF INDIA & ORS.,
• The sentence of death imposed on the
petitioners therein to imprisonment for
life which has a crucial bearing for
deciding the petition at hand was
commuted. In the aforesaid verdict, this
Court validated the established
principle and held that
unexplained/unreasonable/inordinate
delay in disposal of mercy petition is
one of the supervening circumstances
for commutation of death sentence to
6. CHENNAI
3rd Floor, ‘Creative Enclave’,
148-150, Luz Church Road,
Mylapore,
Chennai - 600 004.
Tel: +91 - 44 - 2498 4821
BANGALORE
Suite 920, Level 9,
Raheja Towers,
26-27, M G Road,
Bangalore - 560 001.
Tel: +91 - 80 - 6546 2400
COIMBATORE
BB1, Park Avenue,
# 48, Race Course Road,
Coimbatore - 641018.
Tel: +91 - 422 – 6552921
EMAIL
info@altacit.com
WEBSITE
www.altacit.com
THE FOLLOWING ARE THE GUIDELINES ISSUED BY THE
SUPREME COURT ON VARIOUS PROCEDURES BEFORE
EXECUTING A DEATH CONVICT.
1. Solitary Confinement:
Supreme Court, in SunilBatra held that
solitary or single cell confinement prior to
rejection of the mercy petition by the President
is unconstitutional. Almost all the Prison
Manuals of the States provide necessary rules
governing the confinement of death convicts.
The rules should not be interpreted to run
counter to the above ruling and violate Article
21 of the Constitution.
7. CHENNAI
3rd Floor, ‘Creative Enclave’,
148-150, Luz Church Road,
Mylapore,
Chennai - 600 004.
Tel: +91 - 44 - 2498 4821
BANGALORE
Suite 920, Level 9,
Raheja Towers,
26-27, M G Road,
Bangalore - 560 001.
Tel: +91 - 80 - 6546 2400
COIMBATORE
BB1, Park Avenue,
# 48, Race Course Road,
Coimbatore - 641018.
Tel: +91 - 422 – 6552921
EMAIL
info@altacit.com
WEBSITE
www.altacit.com
CONTD….
2. Legal Aid:
There is no provision in any of the Prison Manuals for
providing legal aid, for preparing appeals or mercy
petitions or for accessing judicial remedies after the
mercy petition has been rejected. Various judgments of
this Court have held that legal aid is a fundamental
right under Article 21. Since this Court has also held
that Article 21 rights inhere in a convict till his last
breath, even after rejection of the mercy petition by the
President, the convict can approach a writ court for
commutation of the death sentence on the ground of
supervening events, if available, and challenge the
rejection of the mercy petition and legal aid should be
provided to the convict at all stages. Accordingly,
Superintendent of Jails are directed to intimate the
8. CHENNAI
3rd Floor, ‘Creative Enclave’,
148-150, Luz Church Road,
Mylapore,
Chennai - 600 004.
Tel: +91 - 44 - 2498 4821
BANGALORE
Suite 920, Level 9,
Raheja Towers,
26-27, M G Road,
Bangalore - 560 001.
Tel: +91 - 80 - 6546 2400
COIMBATORE
BB1, Park Avenue,
# 48, Race Course Road,
Coimbatore - 641018.
Tel: +91 - 422 – 6552921
EMAIL
info@altacit.com
WEBSITE
www.altacit.com
CONTD….
3. Procedure in placing the mercy petition before the President:
The Government of India has framed certain guidelines for disposal
of mercy petitions filed by the death convicts after disposal of their
appeal by the Supreme Court. As and when any such petition is
received or communicated by the State Government after the
rejection by the Governor, necessary materials such as police
records, judgment of the trial court, the High Court and the Supreme
Court and all other connected documents should be called at once
fixing a time limit for the authorities for forwarding the same to the
Ministry of Home Affairs. Even here, though there are instructions, we
have come across that in certain cases the Department calls for
those records in piece-meal or one by one and in the same way, the
forwarding Departments are also not adhering to the
procedure/instructions by sending all the required materials at one
stroke. This should be strictly followed to minimize the delay. After
getting all the details, it is for the Ministry of Home Affairs to send the
recommendation/their views to the President within a reasonable and
rational time. Even after sending the necessary particulars, if there is
no response from the office of the President, it is the responsibility of
9. CHENNAI
3rd Floor, ‘Creative Enclave’,
148-150, Luz Church Road,
Mylapore,
Chennai - 600 004.
Tel: +91 - 44 - 2498 4821
BANGALORE
Suite 920, Level 9,
Raheja Towers,
26-27, M G Road,
Bangalore - 560 001.
Tel: +91 - 80 - 6546 2400
COIMBATORE
BB1, Park Avenue,
# 48, Race Course Road,
Coimbatore - 641018.
Tel: +91 - 422 – 6552921
EMAIL
info@altacit.com
WEBSITE
www.altacit.com
CONTD….
4. Communication of Rejection of Mercy Petition
by the Governor:
No prison manual has any provision for informing
the prisoner or his family of the rejection of the
mercy petition by the Governor. Since the convict
has a constitutional right under Article 161 to
make a mercy petition to the Governor, he is
entitled to be informed in writing of the decision
on that mercy petition. The rejection of the mercy
petition by the Governor should forthwith be
communicated to the convict and his family in
writing or through some other mode of
communication available.
10. CHENNAI
3rd Floor, ‘Creative Enclave’,
148-150, Luz Church Road,
Mylapore,
Chennai - 600 004.
Tel: +91 - 44 - 2498 4821
BANGALORE
Suite 920, Level 9,
Raheja Towers,
26-27, M G Road,
Bangalore - 560 001.
Tel: +91 - 80 - 6546 2400
COIMBATORE
BB1, Park Avenue,
# 48, Race Course Road,
Coimbatore - 641018.
Tel: +91 - 422 – 6552921
EMAIL
info@altacit.com
WEBSITE
www.altacit.com
CONTD….
5. Communication of Rejection of the Mercy Petition by the
President:
Many, but not all, prison manuals have provision for
informing the convict and his family members of the
rejection of mercy petition by the President. All States
should inform the prisoner and their family members of
the rejection of the mercy petition by the President.
Furthermore, even where prison manuals provide for
informing the prisoner of the rejection of the mercy
petition, we have seen that this information is always
communicated orally, and never in writing. Since the
convict has a constitutional right under Article 72 to make
a mercy petition to the President, he is entitled to be
informed in writing of the decision on that mercy petition.
The rejection of the mercy petition by the President
should forthwith be communicated to the convict and his
11. CHENNAI
3rd Floor, ‘Creative Enclave’,
148-150, Luz Church Road,
Mylapore,
Chennai - 600 004.
Tel: +91 - 44 - 2498 4821
BANGALORE
Suite 920, Level 9,
Raheja Towers,
26-27, M G Road,
Bangalore - 560 001.
Tel: +91 - 80 - 6546 2400
COIMBATORE
BB1, Park Avenue,
# 48, Race Course Road,
Coimbatore - 641018.
Tel: +91 - 422 – 6552921
EMAIL
info@altacit.com
WEBSITE
www.altacit.com
CONTD….
6. Death convicts are entitled as a right
to receive a copy of the rejection of
the mercy petition by the President
and the Governor.
12. CHENNAI
3rd Floor, ‘Creative Enclave’,
148-150, Luz Church Road,
Mylapore,
Chennai - 600 004.
Tel: +91 - 44 - 2498 4821
BANGALORE
Suite 920, Level 9,
Raheja Towers,
26-27, M G Road,
Bangalore - 560 001.
Tel: +91 - 80 - 6546 2400
COIMBATORE
BB1, Park Avenue,
# 48, Race Course Road,
Coimbatore - 641018.
Tel: +91 - 422 – 6552921
EMAIL
info@altacit.com
WEBSITE
www.altacit.com
CONTD….7. Minimum14 days notice forexecution:
• Some prison manuals do not provide for any minimum period
between the rejection of the mercy petition being communicated to
the prisoner and his family and the scheduled date of execution.
Some prison manuals have a minimum period of 1 day, others have
a minimum period of 14 days. It is necessary that a minimum period
of 14 days be stipulated between the receipt of communication of the
rejection of the mercy petition and the scheduled date of execution
for the following reasons:-
(a) It allows the prisoner to prepare himself mentally for execution, to
make his peace with god, prepare his will and settle other earthly
affairs.
(b) It allows the prisoner to have a last and final meeting with his
family members. It also allows the prisoners’ family members to
make arrangements to travel to the prison which may be located at a
distant place and meet the prisoner for the last time. Without
sufficient notice of the scheduled date of execution, the prisoners’
right to avail of judicial remedies will be thwarted and they will be
prevented from having a last and final meeting with their families. It is
13. CHENNAI
3rd Floor, ‘Creative Enclave’,
148-150, Luz Church Road,
Mylapore,
Chennai - 600 004.
Tel: +91 - 44 - 2498 4821
BANGALORE
Suite 920, Level 9,
Raheja Towers,
26-27, M G Road,
Bangalore - 560 001.
Tel: +91 - 80 - 6546 2400
COIMBATORE
BB1, Park Avenue,
# 48, Race Course Road,
Coimbatore - 641018.
Tel: +91 - 422 – 6552921
EMAIL
info@altacit.com
WEBSITE
www.altacit.com
CONTD….
8. Mental Health Evaluation:
We have seen that in some cases, death-row
prisoners lost their mental balance on account
of prolonged anxiety and suffering
experienced on death row. There should,
therefore, be regular mental health evaluation
of all death row convicts and appropriate
medical care should be given to those in
need.
14. CHENNAI
3rd Floor, ‘Creative Enclave’,
148-150, Luz Church Road,
Mylapore,
Chennai - 600 004.
Tel: +91 - 44 - 2498 4821
BANGALORE
Suite 920, Level 9,
Raheja Towers,
26-27, M G Road,
Bangalore - 560 001.
Tel: +91 - 80 - 6546 2400
COIMBATORE
BB1, Park Avenue,
# 48, Race Course Road,
Coimbatore - 641018.
Tel: +91 - 422 – 6552921
EMAIL
info@altacit.com
WEBSITE
www.altacit.com
CONTD….
9. Physical and Mental Health Reports:
All prison manuals give the Prison Superintendent
the discretion to stop an execution on account of
the convict’s physical or mental ill health. It is,
therefore, necessary that after the mercy petition is
rejected and the execution warrant is issued, the
Prison Superintendent should satisfy himself on the
basis of medical reports by Government doctors
and psychiatrists that the prisoner is in a fit physical
and mental condition to be executed. If the
Superintendent is of the opinion that the prisoner is
not fit, he should forthwith stop the execution, and
produce the prisoner before a Medical Board for a
comprehensive evaluation and shall forward the
15. CHENNAI
3rd Floor, ‘Creative Enclave’,
148-150, Luz Church Road,
Mylapore,
Chennai - 600 004.
Tel: +91 - 44 - 2498 4821
BANGALORE
Suite 920, Level 9,
Raheja Towers,
26-27, M G Road,
Bangalore - 560 001.
Tel: +91 - 80 - 6546 2400
COIMBATORE
BB1, Park Avenue,
# 48, Race Course Road,
Coimbatore - 641018.
Tel: +91 - 422 – 6552921
EMAIL
info@altacit.com
WEBSITE
www.altacit.com
CONTD….
10. Furnishing documents to the convict:
Most of the death row prisoners are extremely poor
and do not have copies of their court papers,
judgments, etc. These documents are must for
preparation of appeals, mercy petitions and
accessing post-mercy judicial remedies which are
available to the prisoner under Article 21 of the
Constitution. Since the availability of these
documents is a necessary prerequisite to the
accessing of these rights, it is necessary that copies
of relevant documents should be furnished to the
prisoner within a week by the prison authorities to
assist in making mercy petition and petitioning the
courts.
16. CHENNAI
3rd Floor, ‘Creative Enclave’,
148-150, Luz Church Road,
Mylapore,
Chennai - 600 004.
Tel: +91 - 44 - 2498 4821
BANGALORE
Suite 920, Level 9,
Raheja Towers,
26-27, M G Road,
Bangalore - 560 001.
Tel: +91 - 80 - 6546 2400
COIMBATORE
BB1, Park Avenue,
# 48, Race Course Road,
Coimbatore - 641018.
Tel: +91 - 422 – 6552921
EMAIL
info@altacit.com
WEBSITE
www.altacit.com
CONTD….
11. Final Meeting between Prisoner and his
Family:
While some prison manuals provide for a final
meeting between a condemned prisoner and
his family immediately prior to execution, many
manuals do not. Such a procedure is intrinsic
to humanity and justice, and should be
followed by all prison authorities. It is therefore,
necessary for prison authorities to facilitate and
allow a final meeting between the prisoner and
his family and friends prior to his execution.
17. CHENNAI
3rd Floor, ‘Creative Enclave’,
148-150, Luz Church Road,
Mylapore,
Chennai - 600 004.
Tel: +91 - 44 - 2498 4821
BANGALORE
Suite 920, Level 9,
Raheja Towers,
26-27, M G Road,
Bangalore - 560 001.
Tel: +91 - 80 - 6546 2400
COIMBATORE
BB1, Park Avenue,
# 48, Race Course Road,
Coimbatore - 641018.
Tel: +91 - 422 – 6552921
EMAIL
info@altacit.com
WEBSITE
www.altacit.com
CONTD….
12. Post MortemReports:
Although, none of the Jail Manuals provide for compulsory
po st m o rte m to be conducted on death convicts after the
execution, we think in the light of the repeated arguments
by the petitioners herein asserting that there is dearth of
experienced hangman in the country, the same must be
made obligatory…. By making the performance of po st
m o rte m obligatory, the cause of the death of the convict
can be found out, which will reveal whether the person
died as a result of the dislocation of the cervical vertebrate
or by strangulation which results on account of too long a
drop. Our Constitution permits the execution of death
sentence only through procedure established by law and
this procedure must be just, fair and reasonable. In our
considered view, making po st m o rte m obligatory will
ensure just, fair and reasonable procedure of execution of
18. CHENNAI
3rd Floor, ‘Creative Enclave’,
148-150, Luz Church Road,
Mylapore,
Chennai - 600 004.
Tel: +91 - 44 - 2498 4821
BANGALORE
Suite 920, Level 9,
Raheja Towers,
26-27, M G Road,
Bangalore - 560 001.
Tel: +91 - 80 - 6546 2400
COIMBATORE
BB1, Park Avenue,
# 48, Race Course Road,
Coimbatore - 641018.
Tel: +91 - 422 – 6552921
EMAIL
info@altacit.com
WEBSITE
www.altacit.com
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