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Indian Contract Act, 1872 Section 25

Title: Agreement Without Consideration, Void, Unless It is in Writing and Registered, or is a Promise to Compensate for Something Done, or is a Promise to Pay a Debt Barred by Limitation Law

State: Central

Year: 1872

.....pay A's expenses in so doing. This is a contract. (e) A owes B Rs. 1,000, but the debt is barred by the Limitation Act. A signs a written promise to pay B Rs. 500 on account of the debt. This is a contract. (f) A agrees to sell a horse worth Rs. 1,000 for Rs. 10. A's consent to the agreement was freely given. The agreement is a contract notwithstanding the inadequacy of the consideration. (g) A agrees to sell a horse worth Rs. 1,000 for Rs. 10. A denies that his consent to the agreement was freely given. The inadequacy of the consideration is a fact which the Court should take into account in considering whether or not A's consent was freely given. ______________________ 1. Substituted by Act 12 of 1891, section 2 and Schedule II Pt. I, for "assurances".

The Mizoram Cooperative Societies Act, 2006 Complete Act

State: Mizoram

Year: 2006

THE MIZORAM COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES ACT, 2006 THE MIZORAM COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES ACT, 2006 (Act No.9 of 2006) An Act CHAPTER - I PRELIMINARY 1. Short title, extent and commencement: (1) This Act may be called the Mizoram Co-operative Societies Act, 2006. (2) It extends to the whole state of Mizoram. (3) It shall come into force on such date as the state government may by notification in the official Gazette, appoint and different dates for enforcement ray be appointed for different provisions of this Act. 2. Definitions: In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires - (1) "Act" (the. this) means the Mizoram Co-operative Societies Act, 2006. (2) "Administrator(s)" means a person(s) appointed by Registrar by virtue of exercise of power conferred upon him and for the purpose specified under section 64(1) of the Act. (3) "Affiliated Society" means a particular Society which is a member of the affiliating society. (4) "Affiliating Society" means the registered society in which a particular society becomes a member. (5) "Arbitrator" means a person appointed by Registrar by virtue of power conferred upon him under the Act to settle disputes.....

Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 Complete Act

State: Central

Year: 1881

.....When the holder of an accepted bill of exchange enters into any contract with the acceptor which, under section 134 or 135 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 (9 of 1872), would discharge the other parties, the holder may expressly reserve his right to charge the other parties, and in such case they are not discharged. SECTION 40: DISCHARGE OF INDORSER'S LIABILITY Where the holder of a negotiable instrument, without the consent of the indorser, destroys or impairs the indorser's remedy against a prior party, the indorser is discharged from liability to the holder to the same extent as if the instrument had been paid at maturity. Illustration A is the holder of a bill of exchange made payable to the order of B, which contains the following indorsements in blank- First indorsement, "B". Second indorsement, "Peter Williams". Third indorsement "Wright & Co." Fourth indorsement "John Rozario". This bill A puts in suit against John Rozario and strikes out, without John Rozario's consent, the indorsements by Peter Williams and Wright & Co. A is not entitled to recover anything from John Rozario. SECTION 41: ACCEPTOR BOUND, ALTHOUGH INDORSEMENT FORGED An acceptor of a bill of.....

Aircraft Act, 1934 Section 9B

Title: Payment of Compensation

State: Central

Year: 1934

.....sustained by the person to be compensated in his earnings; (ii) if in consequence of any direction contained in any notification issued under sub-section(1)of section 9A-the market value of the land immediately after the issue of such notification is diminished the diminution in such market value; (iii) where any building or structure has been demolished or any tree has been cut or the height of any building, structure or tree has been reduced in pursuance of any direction, the damage sustained by the person to be compensated in consequence of such demolition, cutting or reduction and the expenses) incurred by such person for such demolition, cutting or reduction; (iv) if the person to be compensated is compelled to change his residence or place of business, the reasonable expenses, if any, that may have to be incurred by him incidental to such change; (f) where there is any dispute as to the person or persons who are entitled to the compensation, the arbitrator shall decide such dispute and if the arbitrator finds that more persons than one are entitled to compensation, he shall apportion the amount thereof amongst such persons; (g) nothing in the Arbitration Act,.....

Aircraft Act, 1934 Complete Act

State: Central

Year: 1934

.....Government hereby makes the following rules further to amend the Aircraft Rules, 1937, namely: SECTION 01: SHORT TITLE AND EXTENT (1) This Act may be called The Aircraft Act, 1934. (2) It extends to the whole of India and applies also-: (a) to citizens of India, wherever they may be; and (b) to, and to the persons on, aircraft registered in India wherever they may be.] SECTION 02: DEFINITIONS In this Act, unless is anything repugnant in the subject or context,- (1) "Aircraft" means any machine which can derive support in the atmosphere from reactions of the air, Other than reactions of the air against the earth's surface] and includes balloons, whether fixed or free, airships, kites, gliders and flying machines. (2) "Aerodrome" means any definite or limited ground or water area intended to be used, either wholly or in part, for the lending or departure of aircraft, and includes all buildings, sheds, vessels, piers and other structures thereon or appertaining thereto, (2A) "aerodrome reference point", in relation to any aerodrome, means a designated point established in the horizontal plane at or near the geometric centre of that part of the aerodrome.....

Requisitioning and Acquisition of Immovable Property Act, 1952 Complete Act

State: Central

Year: 1952

.....the Defence of India Act, 1939would continue to remain under requisition. Subsequently, the Requisitioning and Acquisition of Immovable Property Act, 1952 was enacted to confer-powers on the Government in this regard. Section 24of the Act provided .that any property which was subject to requisition under the Act of 1947 shall be deemed to have been requisitioned under the Requisitioning and Acquisition of Immovable Property Act, 1952. This Act was initially to remain in force for six years and was to expire on the 13th March, 1958. The life of the Act was however, extended from time to time, and will now remain in force up to the 13th March, 1970. 2. Chapter VI of the Defence of India Act, 1962provided for the requisitioning and acquisition of immovable property. The Act ceased to have effect with effect from the 10th July, 1968, namely six months after Proclamation of Emergency which was revoked with effect from the 10th January, 1968. As there were numerous properties requisitioned under the Defence of India Act, 1962, it was not found possible either to release them or to acquire them by the payment of compensation. The Requisitioning and Acquisition of Immovable Property.....

Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 Chapter III

Title: Parties to Notes, Bills and Cheques

State: Central

Year: 1881

..... When the holder of an accepted bill of exchange enters into any contract with the acceptor which, under section 134 or 135 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 (9 of 1872), would discharge the other parties, the holder may expressly reserve his right to charge the other parties, and in such case they are not discharged. Section 40 - Discharge of indorser's liability Where the holder of a negotiable instrument, without the consent of the indorser, destroys or impairs the indorser's remedy against a prior party, the indorser is discharged from liability to the holder to the same extent as if the instrument had been paid at maturity. Illustration A is the holder of a bill of exchange made payable to the order of B, which contains the following indorsements in blank:-- First indorsement, "B". Second indorsement, "Peter Williams". Third indorsement "Wright & Co.". Fourth indorsement, "John Rozario". This bill A puts in suit against John Rozario and strikes out, without John Rozario's consent, the indorsements by Peter Williams and Wright & Co. A is not entitled to recover anything from John Rozario. Section 41 - Acceptor bound, although indorsement.....

Requisitioning and Acquisition of Immc Vable Property Act, 1952 Section 8

Title: Principles and Method of Determining Compensation

State: Central

Year: 1952

.....commencement for a period shorter than five years and the maximum period within which such property shall, in accordance with the provisions of sub-section (1A) of section 6, be released from requisition or acquired, extends beyond five years from such commencement, -- (i) first with effect from the date of expiry of five years from the date on which possession of such property has been surrendered or delivered to, or taken by, the competent authority under section 4, and 4[(ii) secondly with effect from the date of expiry of five years, and thirdly with effect from the date of expiry of len years, from the date on which the revision made under sub-clause (i) takes effect;] 4[(c) in any other case, -- "(i) first with effect from the date of expiry of five years from the date on which possession of such property has been surrendered or delivered to. or taken by, the competent authority under section 4, and 5[(ii) secondly with effect from the date of expiry of five yeans, and thirdly with effect from the date of expiry of ten years, from the date on which the revision under sub-cl. (i) takes effect.] (2B) The recurring payment in respect of any property shall be.....

Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 Complete Act

State: Central

Year: 1958

.....To meet the immediate requirements of the country soon after independence the Merchant Shipping Laws. (Extension to Acceding States and Amendment) Act, 1949 was enacted, by which the British Merchant Shipping Acts 1894 to 1938 were extended to the Acceding States (later known as Part B States) and Indian Consular Officers were empowered to perform functions in relation to Indian ships outside India and provision was made to enable Government to prescribe the proper national colours for ships registered in India, The Control of Shipping Act, 1947, was another short-term measure which continued the war-time control over Indian shipping and controlled the coastal trade by a system of licensing. This Act, which has been renewed from time to time, is due to expire on the 31st March, 1958. 3. The present Bill revises and consolidates all laws in force in India relating to merchant shipping, whether passed by the British Parliament or the Indian Legislature, and makes provision for the matters discussed in the succeedihg paragraphs, which also indicate the principal changes made in the law ........... -Gaz. of Ind., 1958, Extra., Pt. II, S. 2, p. 203.Act 21 of 1966.- The minimum.....

[The] Requisitioning and Acquisition of Immovable Property Act, 1952 Complete Act

State: Punjab

Year: 1952

[THE] REQUISITIONING AND ACQUISITION OF IMMOVABLE PROPERTY ACT, 1952 [THE] REQUISITIONING AND ACQUISITION OF IMMOVABLE PROPERTY ACT, 1952 (ACT 30 OF 1952) [14th march, 1952] Section Subject 1. Short title, extent and duration 2. Definitions 3. Power to requisition immovable property 4. Power to take possession of requisitioned property 5. Rights over requisitioned property 6. Release from requisitioning 7. Power to acquire requisitioned property 8. Principles and method of determining compensation 9. Payment of compensation 10. Appeals from orders of requisitioning 11. Appeals from awards in respect of compensation 12. Competent authority and arbitrator to have certain powers of civil courts 13. Power to obtain information 14. Power to enter and inspect 15. Power to enter and inspect 16. Easement not to be disturbed 17. Delegation of powers 18. Protection of action taken in good faith 19. Bar of jurisdiction of civil courts 20. Penalty for offences .....