Power of Attorney in India

What is a Power of Attorney? A Power of Attorney is a formal instrument by which one person empowers another specific person to represent him, or act in his stead, for certain purposes. The Indian Contract Act also lays down that An “agent” is a person employed to do any act for another, or to represent another … Read more

Difference between Nominee and Legatee

Does a nominee have the same rights as a legal heir or legatee in a will? A nominee is not a legatee i.e. he is not entitled to inherit the property / any benefit from the deceased. A nominee only holds the property or money in question, in trust, for the actual legal heirs as named … Read more

Looking up information of an Indian Company

This article will help you find information about any Indian Company registered under the Companies Act, with the Registrar of Companies (RoC). A lookup in the company database can be used for Company Verification, Director Verification, Viewing Signatory information etc. The Ministry of Company Affairs, Government of India, provides all Public information of all registered … Read more

Audi Alteram Partem

Meaning Hear both the sides / Hear the other party Easy way to remember Audi = hear (as in audio / audible) Alteram = the alternative Partem =  a party or part Explanation Audi Alteram Partem is the most basic principle of Natural Justice. It means that a fair judgement can only be made or … Read more

Probate of a Will

What is a Probate? A probate is: a copy of a will which has been certified under the seal of a Court (Judge or Registrar) granting that the estate of the testator be administered by the executor or person to whom the certificate has been granted. The probate hence comprises of the copy of the … Read more

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