A curated collection of articles on gratuity, child labour, marriage-related offences, stolen property and false documents, with guidance on interpreting historical references under current Indian law.
Gratuity is a statutory terminal benefit generally governed by the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, subject to applicable labour-code commencement and transitional provisions. The article examines eligibility, calculation and remedies for non-payment.
Read article →Child labour restrictions cover prohibited employment of children and regulated conditions for adolescents, with exceptions and safeguards under the Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986, as amended.
Read article →The article discusses offences relating to marriage and deception historically addressed by IPC sections 493 to 496. For conduct governed by the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, consult the corresponding current provisions and commencement rules.
Read article →Learn the meaning of stolen property and why buyers of second-hand goods should verify ownership, invoices and provenance. The article refers to former IPC section 410 and its treatment under current criminal law.
Read article →Understand what constitutes making a false document and how document falsification can lead to forgery-related liability. The article references former IPC section 464 and should be read alongside the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
Read article →Some linked articles discuss the Indian Penal Code, 1860. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, came into force on 1 July 2024, subject to notified exceptions. Historical IPC references remain relevant to conduct and proceedings governed by the earlier law; current matters require checking the applicable provisions and saving clauses.
For primary legislation and amendments, consult the India Code official legislation database, the Gazette of India and the Ministry of Labour and Employment. Check commencement notifications before applying a newer labour code to a particular date or transaction.