A series of events contributed to Big Boss loosing all his control as chirpy and annoying commentary from Mr. FIFA and Mr. Reddit continued to annoy the players and onlookers. Towards the end of the match Mr. Villa scooped Big Boss for a boundary for squaring the series and swaggered around like Mario Balotelli after a City match.Quizzical looks and words were exchanged. This for obvious reasons was too much for Big Boss to handle after squandering match. (Big Boss being a huge fan of SRT & Osho believes in humility and humbleness on the field and Sex off it)  It could not stop him from giving a moral science lecture to the charged up Balotelli. Overall the whole hoo-hah looked like the rgnul version of Sree-Bhaji Slap gate.

After going through all what I’ve posted, you must naturally loathing over my petty plan of action to take revenge on the team that once defeated mine. If we had a post-match conference or something, I would’ve clarified that it would be as silly as plotting against Arsenal for the fact that they were title contenders once. I’ve would like take you back to the post-match conference after the bashing Dhoni had given to the touring England Cricket Team wherein he said “Revenge is a very strong word when it comes to sport. I don’t think it should be used in sport. On one side we are speaking about spirit of the game and on the other side we are talking about revenge.”

P.S: According to the late night reports from Big Bosse’s trusted rommie, one could hear Boss mumbling “Das wicket milgaya” “Sachin is god” “Phuck, zyaada baat mat kar” shivering intermittently and was also reported of going to the restroom as many as seventeen times.

It would be an understatement if I limit myself by stating that it was one hell of a week that passed by. Not only it drained me out  mentally but made me endure 28 hours of sleeplessness for scrapping through the seventh semester. Not a day has passed by without cursing my decision to choose business law over other streams as I find that lucky bastards slack their way through the exams.

Through out my college life I’ve been wondering the reason why my mates are able to recall or pass exams convincingly despite the spending the number of hours and burning same amount of calories. Finally I got a break through; I figured out that it is about how good you are in making the preparation notes or making use of those final few hours before zero hour. After experimenting with a couple of new study hacks I’m finally able to recall the stuff that I’ve learned without much anxiety or fuss. The thought of returning back to Kerala and the grandeur visualization of fish curry thoroughly motivate me to run the proverbial extra mile to put in quantitative terms an extra chapter from a boring statute book at unearthly hour.

Opening of KFC at Patiala has had a quite a boastful impact among impoverished lot of RGNUL. Dining out which was viewed as tiring and expensive suddenly became glamorous alternative. ‘Chalo KFC chalte hain’ became the buzzword in no time. Well, that didn’t have any impact on Kamlu’s (our beloved college canteen-guy) business anyway, as he continues to make parantas (Indian version of western Pancake) as if it he born to do that. A Chai and paranta at Kamlu’s is still considered an integral part of rgnulite’s nightlife as it caters an ideal opportunity to give ears and add one’s bit of spice to the latest gossip or throwing blasphemies at your chai-friend from last night for the enormous progress he has made to cover the syllabus or a paper he published in his name while despising your pathetic self.

For my fellow law students I need to give no lecture on how painful itself to find an internship let alone one of your preference. For all the newbies out there, let me make it clear that seeking a professional internship is the biggest big annoyance after internal marking you come across once yourself into a professional course. You’ve no occupational value unless you are acquainted with the jacks of the trade. I’ve made it a point to spend some quality time in exploring the news and views of the legal market. (Who Am I kidding? Just sending internship e-mails in bulk.)

Though my web habits are limited to FB-ing, Blogs and an occasional peek into Lifehacker, I came across this pretty decent website called Milliblog (http://itwofs.com/milliblog), which follows a pretty helpful idea of giving a music review within 100 words. I suggest all of you to check it out.

I’ve also having some very ‘meaningful’ debates with eccentric and knowledgeable cricket followers on burning issues which might the way the game is played. Not to mention that these debates often end either in participants mouthing off each other or an outrageous display of physical strength over the giving rising to a painful moan which echoes around for a long time. Some of the topics that were discussed are given for your reference which are arranged in the order of absurdity,

1. Whether Sachin should play 2015 WC or not?
2. Whether Pathan is as good as Mithun?
3. Whether Virat Kohli is the Indian Equivalent of Michael Clark?
4. Whether Jadeja has surpassed Ashwin in terms of his total cricketing value?

Chalo then time for me to bid adieu. Oh wait, Did I hear “Sreesanth” somewhere? Ahoy,Time to start a debate!

An percipient introspection would lead to a conclusion that these religious monsters are after all the children of our unexamined hatred…

Important Facets of the Power Of Attorney

• Legal representation
• Limits imposed
• Time frame
• Scope of the draft

The present question is regarding the validity of passing of a power of attorney executed outside India. The value of a deed of power of attorney executed outside India is proven through a process called Apostallisation passed under Hague convention of 1961. Under Article 1 of the treaty:

1. All the registry entries of a notary public and official certificates signed under the private capacity certifying registration,
2. Notarisation and authentication of documents are treated as public documents, which are available for public inspection.

Method 1: Legalisation

A deed of power of attorney is framed complying with laws of both the countries involved. (In the present case USA and India) The deed is made sustainable to legal challenge by notarising it from the authorized officer in the Indian Consulate/Embassy as he is a valid notary under Indian law under section 3, Diplomatic and Consular Officers (Oaths and Fees) Act, 1948.

Once the deed is executed from the embassy, it is sent to India for registration along with all the signatures and the payment of stamp fees according to section 2(17) along with schedule I of Indian Stamp Act, 1899. Once registration is done under the adjudication of the sub-registrar, the legality of document can be proved in the court of law beyond all reasonable doubts.

Ministry of external affairs, Government of India has issued a notification L161/1/2003 In March 31^st 2006 accepting the Hague convention and entering into force for India on 14^th July 2006.

Method 2: Apostallisation

It is much simpler process but with a certain degree of doubt and suspicion surrounding it. For making a deed of power-of-attorney which is valid in India from USA, firstly a deed must be executed according to the law of the state where you are residing in. The grantor shall comply with all the legal requirements under US laws and Indian laws, so that there won’t be any difficulty in legally enforcing it in India.

The next step is to approach the U.S. Department of State Authentication Office to get an apostille stamp affixed in the document. If the deed complies with all the requirements set forth by Section 17 (b) and 33(c) of the Indian Registration Act, 1908 and Section 2, Power of Attorney Act, 1882 along with payment of required stamp duty, it shall be registered and can be considered as a valid power of attorney in India.

FAQs

1)      What value does the verification or attestation of a foreign notary hold in India?

Ans: According to the section 14 of the Notaries Act of 1952, if the central government is satisfied that by law or practice of any country or place outside India, the notaries act done by notaries within India are recognised for all or any limited purposes in that country or place, the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, declare the notarial acts lawfully done by notaries within such country or place shall be recognised within India for all purposes or, as the case may be, for such limited purposes as may be notified in the notification.

Thus it is perfectly valid.

2)      Is registration required for this deed?

Ans: Yes, registration is must for this deed of power of attorney, as under Section 17 of the Indian Registration Act, 1908 it is required that all non-testamentary instruments which purport or operate to create, declare, assign, limit or extinguish, whether in present or in future, any right, title or interest, whether vested or contingent, of the value of one hundred rupees, and upwards, to or in immoveable property, must be registered for ensuring its legal validity.

3)      Is Hague convention ratified in India?

Ans: Hague Convention is in force in India since 14^th July 2006. It is upheld by an amendment in Diplomatic and Consular Officers (Fees) Rules, 1949 under Section 8 of the Diplomatic and Consular Officers (Oaths and Fees) Act, 1948 whereby the Central Government is allowed to make rules accordingly.

Section 14 of the Notaries Act of 1952 read along with the section 33(c) of The Registration Act, 1908 gives the discretion to the Central Government to recognise the acts of foreign notaries if found satisfactory. It will have the same effect of an act done by an Indian notary.

4)      Why there are two methods of certification?

Ans: The first method is older and lengthy, when compared to apostallisation process. The public seems to prefer the simpler method. But, in the actual practice, the newer process is no less cumbersome than the old one, as only difference is a mere change in the office where you get it done. And further adding salt to the injury in the second case, the grantor has to make sure that both the laws are complied with, whereas in the legalisation, Indian law is the only one to be complied with.

- A report presented as a part of my legal internship.

Important Links

1. http://apostille.us/services/country/india.shtml
2. http://tiny.cc/8n50z
3. http://tiny.cc/kv6ub
4. http://www.scribd.com/doc/4608826/Explanation-of-Hague-Convention-Apostilles-1961
5. http://hcch.e-vision.nl/index_en.php?act=text.display&tid=37
6. http://www.vakilno1.com/bareacts/notariesact/notariesact.htm
7. http://tiny.cc/h76op
8. http://dolr.nic.in/Acts&Rules/RegistrationAct%281908%29.htm

Internal differences in China

There has been a growing difference in various sections of administrative machinery of China. Diplomats and other scholars in the field of foreign policy have been raising their voices for a more cordial relationship with India, which could mutually benefit each other in areas of terrorism, trade and environmental issues. Whereas the latter’s polemic was to engage India and view its rise with suspicion. They believe that India has hegemonic ambitions in the subcontinent and it’s high time that China did something about it. The Chinese inclination to provide financial other support to Nepal and Bangladesh should be viewed as clear indicative of China’s desire to emerge as the leader of the South Asia.

Growing Mistrust

With fall of Russia, USA has been acting as ‘world police’ for so long that they couldn’t stand some Asian country standing up with their policies sometimes against them. A growing mistrust between China and US can be felt as US is trying to create a crescent of allies including Palestine, India and Japan. I must say that media has been a bigger actor in manipulating governmental actions and policies. Media reports acted a fodder for governments to change ‘Trade with China’ to ‘Chinese threat’.

I believe in transparency. It’s no more a world in which a country can survive in isolation.  More dialogue underpinned by concrete actions might save the world from another cold war (who knows a world war?).

Lets put it this way: I am speaking on behalf of the government.

I am answering your queries. (Disclaimer: I will be going to any extend possible).

So guys Shoot!!

What has been government doing all these years? Why now?

For many years, elementary education was governments main motive. Government now understands that the demand of education has grown by leap and bounds. Administrators across the country were making sure that enrollment, availability of schools within walking distance, provisioning for infrastructure and deployment of teachers. In short government has realised that time has come for the government to act upon the social evils and shortcomings of the local governments.

What are the alternate uses of this Act?

Bringing the “invisible” children to the mainstream. Government of India recognises that there are many migrant and street children who live in extremely vulnerable situations. Many of these children are formally enrolled in a school but either dropped out or never have been there. It pre-supposes that child labour will be eliminated.

The namesake ‘School’???

Again back to square one, what is the use of schools if students are not willing to attend or not in a position to attend. This answer to this answer will give insights as to why education in India is in a state of great disarray.

Compromise in the quality???

Quality in one area which is as important as the popularisation of education in the rural India. It is the need of the hour for the policy makers to think out of the box and construct a sound system which moves beyond the convention of using textbooks as the basis of examination. Every teacher must be made accountable for the progress of a specific no. of students, by which every student gets the maximum personal attention.

Responsibility sharing???

Every single party wants to reap the gains of a successful policy or a project but  when it comes to taking responsibility everyone shy away . The direct responsibility lies with the Education Departments of the Central and State governments. What we need is a collaborative and convergent effort by both to re-design and re-conceptulise in pedagogic perspective. Unless there is a  vibrant partnership with the departments, this act will remain as a paper tiger for the rest of years to come. It is also important that local authorities should discharge their duties with the help of NGOs who can garner public support better the those who are shut inside their Air conditioned rooms.

Inclusiveness?

More than anything it is the perspective of the public that needs to be changed. Social exclusion must pave way to Social inclusion, Gender discrimination must lead to Gender encompassment. Above all, it must amplify the voice of the disadvantages and weaker sections of he society.

For technical insights, please download my powerpoint presentation: http://www.slideshare.net/goutamjay/right-to-education-3618256

Its very true that people change in along with their living conditions and the situations they are facing. On being a law student is somewhat keen in observing the behavioral qualities. Future benefit: Better understanding of your clients etc. etc.

Recently I visited Ram Manohar Lohiya National University of Law, Lucknow for a cultural and sports event. It was an excellent mixture of fun, entertainment and information. But what took me aback is their general response to situations. Even though there were a lot of students from the differently oriented classes, their outlook was very liberal in approach. I am not being prejudiced about the class differentiation that we are having in our institutions, but the very fact that some classes are being promoted because of their backwardness forced me took this view.  I was pondering over the reason why this trait is very visible is some and not in some? Well, talking about the quality of education and the crowd out there, i can’t really comment upon because four days is too short to make such remarks. Though there is one fact which makes them outstanding out of the rest, their infrastructure. Mind-blowing construction work along with some quality faculty is a fest to the scholars.Maybe the surroundings which you live in has a major role to play. According to my freak theory, the area of your classroom is directly proportionate to the broadness of your though process. Food for thought for all those who staunchly believes that probability of one being successful cannot be related to where they are from.

I was all time trying to relate all the factors which makes one’s career a successful one. Is it the reputation of the institution that you are studying which makes all the difference. Or is it the hard-work, which  you continues to profess and practice? Or is it the combination of luck and smart work, which gives you maximum result in the minimum amount of time. I wish there was a generalised instant formula of success.

Then there is a rise in the graph. We become familiar with our surroundings only to realize that we don’t need to give that kind of an output for such a minimal gain.  Minimum brain damage maximum result. So gradually we start from spending time on movies, orkutting, facebooking and chatting and other ‘choo-chweet‘ activities after a while these fails to control the mounting boredom.Uhh..borin yaar…

Now, the villains of show enter!! Welcome to the world of smoke. I know people who had quit smoking for at least 3 times. Now coming back to the lifestyle change, its gradual. It eats you up till the last part of you say “Life is Fun yaar”

The last and the most important part: Now that we have fucked up the entire syllabus, it fucks us back in the preparatory. Then the last resort, the bible of all law students, The Book of Bangia. For those who don’t know Mr. R.K Bangia, it is not an exaggeration if i tell you that his books are root cause of all these developments mentioned above. He is the one man who made the life easy for thousands of law students by making such crisp summaries which will make pass even the toughest of papers even if you start studying 2 hours before the xams.

GOD SAVE BANGIA

Which was no more than a pillage

There was a stout king

With an outrageous sense

Dressed up Tip-top

Was no more than a Hip-hop

Wanted to be a Robin hood

It did nothing good

Ate up all the food

Along with all our mood

With all the revenge

Ears were made with wenge

Men called for help

Gave back “self help”

We asked for bookies

They gave us cookies

We gave a million

Brought us Brazilians

People came like ants

Provided with bikini pants

People worked for an edge

They replied with a wedge

It rained like hell

Out came the blood cell

The mighty mighty empire

Couldn’t stand off the wind

We didn’t start the fire

He is no more than a liar!!!!