Imagine you're suddenly thrust into the heart of an institution, a society committee. It’s supposed to be about maintaining the community—simple tasks, easy decisions. But the complexity of governance lurks beneath the surface, and if you ignore it, it could collapse in an instant. Case Study: Garden View Society, Vashi. Rajneesh Vasant Sawant, a resident of 33 years, was once part of such a system. But over time, the board of this housing society turned into something darker than a mere management team. They didn’t just collect maintenance fees or fix the occasional plumbing issue. No, they played with fire. They made decisions without the legal framework. They thought they were invincible—operating outside the law’s reach, certain that no one would challenge them. Then came the inevitable crash. The law caught up. A simple check: Did the committee follow the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act? No. Were they elected in a legally sound manner? No. Did they think their unchecked ...
Q: What are the new changes in the foster care guidelines? A: The Women and Child Development Ministry has updated the guidelines to allow single individuals—whether unmarried, widowed, divorced, or legally separated—to foster and adopt children. Previously, only married couples were permitted to foster. Q: What are the age requirements for single individuals to foster? A: Single individuals must be between 35 and 60 years old to foster a child. For children aged 6 to 12 years, the minimum age is 35, while for children aged 12 to 18 years, the maximum age is 60. Q: How long must a child be in foster care before a single individual can adopt? A: A child must be in the foster care of a single individual for at least two years before adoption, reduced from the previous requirement of five years. Q: Can single men and women foster and adopt any child? A: Single women can foster and adopt children of any gender. Single men can only foster male children. Q: What are the new ...