Progressive Solutions: Amplifying Data Privacy Programs
ITC cannot be rejected merely due to discrepancy in GSTR-2A and GSTR-3B, actual loss to the Revenue to be ascertained
Does the Success of a Business Depend Upon DPDPA Compliance?
Revolutionizing Utility Payments: The Intersection of Fintech and Technological Innovations
“Place” to be construed as “Seat” of Arbitration in absence of seat clause in the Agreement
The Intricacies of Incognito mode and the quest for online privacy
In the Absence of Notification of Cross Empowerment, action taken by counterparts are without Jurisdiction
Hyper-Personalisation: Reshaping Banking Dynamics
Courts Cannot modify or amend an Arbitral Award
Data Privacy Automation
Transfer of Development Rights comes under the Ambit of Service and thereby Attracts GST
RBI’S Revolutionary Step on Cross Border Payments
Advancing Data Protection through Data Protection Seal
Upholding Natural Justice: Personal Hearing Mandate Under Section 75(4) Of CGST/MGST Act
Amendment To The Regime Of Issuance And Conduct Of Debit And Credit Cards In India
An Introductory Guide to Private Placement Memorandum – PART II
An Introductory Guide to Private Placement Memorandum – PART I
Judiciary cannot intervene into mixed question of facts and law, during pendency of proceedings before Arbitral Tribunal
Delhi High Court issues Guidelines for taking Down Involuntarily shared Explicit Content
Consistency Sacrosanct in Taxation Matters
Navigating RBI’s shifting Regulations on Paytm Payment’s Bank
Venue to be Construed as Seat, when the parties intend to provide Exclusive Jurisdiction to the Venue
AI-powered Data Anonymization Techniques for Preserving Privacy
Transitional Credit of Purchase tax paid under GST Act allowed if already paid under VAT Act
An overview of merchant Discount rate Charges
Navigating Legal Intersections between Arbitration and Insolvency Proceedings
Obligation of the Court to refer Parties to Arbitration irrespective of Materialization of Agreement
GDPR Violations: Meta Platform’s Data Transfer Practice and Regulatory Response
State GST Officials would not have any Role To Play in IGST Refunds
Financial Frauds through Digital Wallets and Digital Payment Security Controls
Merely making reference to another Agreement Containing an Arbitration Clause does not IPSO facto Incorporate said Arbitration Clause into a subsequent contract
Balancing Right to Information against Data Privacy: Electoral Bonds Judgement
Revocation Of Cancelled GST Registration Permissible On Fulfilment Of Conditions
AI Revolution in the Fintech Industry
Impact of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 on Journalism and the News Industry at Large
Uploading of Order on GSTN Portal Constitutes Proper mode of Service
RBI’s Regulatory Crackdown: Shockwaves in Fintech Sector
Court Situated within the Territorial Jurisdiction of the seat or place of arbitration is solely entitled to entertain a section 34 Application
Privacy Implication Of Smart Cities: Safeguarding Citizen’s Data In Urban Environment
Recovery Proceedings can only be initiated if amount is not paid within 3 Months from date of Service of Order
Decoding Telecommunications Act 2023
Limitation for filing of petition for appointment of Arbitrator commences after invocation of Arbitration Clause
The Impact of Browser Fingerprinting on Privacy Protection
Joint Ventures : Weighing the Benefits and Risks
Incorporation of a JV : Documentation Essentials
Overview of Joint Ventures : A Catalyst for Success in India
No Adverse Order can be passed without Granting personal Hearing
Regulatory Compliance for Crowd Funding Platforms
Directors cannot be made party to Arbitration Proceedings in Personal Capacity
Privacy by Design: A safety mantra in the age of Data Breaches
DGGI and State Tax Authority are vested with equal powers under CGST Act
Book keeping, Accounting, Taxation, and Financial crime compliance services as financial services under the international financial services centers authority act of 2019
Tax Proposals – Budget 2024
Indirect Tax Proposals – Budget 2024
The issue of Limitation is a mixed question of fact and law and should be left for determination by the Arbitral Tribunal
Navigating the Landscape of Data Sharing from the Point of user and Business perspective
Self-Regulation in the FinTech Industry: A possibility
Parties Cannot Be Referred To Arbitration if Invocation itself is Time Barred
Securing Your Online Presence: Tips for Protecting Personal Data from Cyber Frauds
Improper or Unreasoned Show Cause Notice is Liable to be Quashed
Data Privacy Implications in the Fintech Ecosystem
A Mere assertion of fraud, duress or coercion is insufficient to challenge the Settlement Agreement under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act
Data Protection in Sports Medicine: A Comparative Global Analysis of Players’ Privacy
“Reason to Believe” Sine Qua Non for Conducting Investigation or Search against a taxpayer
Flipping The Convention: Unconventional Business Models Adopted by Fintech Companies
Data Privacy in Mobility Management
Director of A Company Cannot Be Personally held Liable For The Affairs Of The Company under the Provisions Of GVAT Act
Courts not empowered to modify An Arbitral Award under Section 34 of A&C Act
Importance of Data Management and Crisis Response Management
ITC cannot be denied due to late filing of the Refund Application due to technical glitches
Resolution Professional Mechanism under IBC does not infringe upon the Principles of Natural Justice
Arbitral Proceedings conducted by Facilitation Council will still be governed by the A&C Act
A Comparative Guide to Compliance with the Right to be forgotten in India
Electronic Credit Ledger cannot be blocked for the Recovery of ITC, when moratorium has been imposed by NCLT
Navigating the Digital Frontier: AI’s Impact on TMT Sector
Provisions of MSMED Act overrides the Contractual Obligations between the Parties
Data Privacy Concerns in The Hospitality Sector
Data Audit to a Robust Data Privacy Strategy
Limitation Period for filing of refund application inapplicable where the GST is not chargeable
Safeguarding Data in the Digital Age: Understanding RBI’s Information Security Controls
Internal Vulnerabilities of Organizations and Data Privacy Compliance
Hike in risk weight for Financial Institutions: A balancing act between economic growth and high risk loans
Counter Balancing and Party Autonomy: Important Aspects for Appointment of Arbitrators
Data Security Concerns in the Capital Market: Learning from Past Mistakes
Right to Refund of ITC commences after the Export of Goods
Navigating the Regulatory Landscape: Payment System Operators under PMLA in India – Part 2
Arbitral Award cannot be considered to be a Decree as per Section 2(2) of CPC
Navigating Childeren’s Data Privacy in Educational and Gaming Apps
Deficiency in a Refund Application cannot be beyond the scope of CGST Rules
Navigating the Regulatory Landscape: Payment System Operators under PMLA in India – Part 1
Territorial Jurisdiction sine Qua non for the Court for Appointment of Arbitrator
Wearable Technology and Fitness Trackers: Navigating the Privacy Maze
How to Create a Robust Data Protection Strategy?
ICMR Data Breach: A Reckoning for Data Protection Mechanisms in Critical Government Infrastructure
Pedantic Approach cannot be Adopted for Rejection of a Legitimate Refund Claim
What Makes a Data Protection Officer?
Cross Selling by FinTechs – In the age of Data Privacy
Arbitration Clause in a Purchase Order supersedes the Arbitration Clause in Invoice
Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023: A Deep Dive into its Consequences for the IT-ITES Sector
Cryptic Show Cause Notice and Orders illegal and violative of Principles of Natural Justice
Guidelines on Default Loss Guarantee by RBI – A safety Net for Fintech
Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and beyond: Reshaping the facility and Management Industry
Two Swords Interplay- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Data Protection!
Why NDAs Should be Revised to Comply with DPDPA, 2023?
What are the Agreements for Data Protection?
Impact of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 on the Healthcare industry
Legal Strategies for Compliance of DPDPA,2023
The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 in India : Decoded – II
The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 in India : Decoded – I
Synthetic Data to Super Data Protection?
What is Consent Fatigue?
‘Public Tech Platform for Frictionless Credit’ – A New Wave of Financial Inclusion in India
Impact of Data Privacy on the Aviation Sector
What are the Data Processing Agreements?
Refund cannot be Denied in Absence of Allegation of Irregularity Against the Supplier
Preparing MSMEs in India for Data Protection
What Are Red Flags in ITeS companies under Data Protection?
Navigating the Influence of Fin-Fluencers in the Digital Age
Review of Appointment of Arbitrator permissible under the Plenary Jurisdiction of High Courts
How to Make a Data Protection Agreement for SaaS?
Data Protection Red Flags in SaaS
Impact of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act on SaaS
Data Privacy Norms for Account Aggregators
How Contract Playbook Helps Any Organisation?
A Guide to Data Protection Impact Assessment
Over-Automation in Contracts
Data Protection Compliances for a Body Corporate in India
Giving Consent: What the Digital Personal Data Protection Act Means
Who should ideally be Appointed as a Data Protection Officer?
Why Meta Data Help in Data Protection?
What is a Factsheet in Data Protection Impact Assessment?
Exclusive Jurisdiction for Challenge of an Arbitral Award lies with the Court where Section 9 Application is filed
Data Privacy Vis A Vis Digital Marketing
𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧?
What are Types of Consent for Data Processing?
How to Create a Data Protection Policy
Best Practices on Data Minimisation under Data Protection
Assignment of Reasons: Sine Qua Non for Adjudicating Refund Applications
Data Protection Laws – Where India Stands?
New Guidelines for Digital Investment Platforms: SEBI’s Dispute Redressal Mechanism and Its Impact on Online Trading
An Arbitration Clause cannot override the Law of Limitation
𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 – 𝐀 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐚 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐏𝐃𝐏𝐀,𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑
Regulation Of Cross Border Data Transfers Under The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
Cash That Does Not Form Part Of Stock While Trading Cannot Be Seized
Agreements for Startups in India
Mediation in Data Protection Complaints
Verifiable Parental Consent
Consistency and Conflict under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act,2023
Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal as the Appellate Tribunal under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
Patent Illegality when the Arbitral Award is violative of Public Policy of the Country
How The Digital Personal Data Protect Bill,2022 Is Different From The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
Role of Data Protection Officer of Significant Data Fiduciary
Applicability of The Digital Personal Data Protection Act,2023
What is Personal Data?
Penalties under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act,2023
Processing of Personal Data of Child in Data Privacy law in India
Data Protection Impact Assessment under Data Privacy Era
Consent under The Digital Personal Data Protection Act,2023
Seven Principles of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act,2023
What is Information under Personal data?
The Digital Personal Data Protection Act,2023
Jurisdiction under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act,2023
Digital Pictures under The Digital Personal Data Protection Act,2023
Manpower Data In Data Protection Law in India
Digital Data under The Digital Personal Data Protection Act,2023
Fortifying Financial Ecosystem: RBI’s Direction for IT Services Outsourcing
Unconditional Stay on Arbitral Award can be granted only when Fraud or Corruption can be proved prima facie
Scrutinizing the Guidelines on Information Security Practices for Government Entities
Valued Added Tax cannot be levied on waste Textile by – Products
Arbitration Clause Contained in a Partnership Deed Dissolves with Dissolution of the Partnership Firm
European Commission Adopts Data Privacy Framework
GST Relief for Mobile software Companies: Exemption for FinTech Companies on Mobile Software Transfers
Arbitration Clause expires with the Novation of the Contract
Data Privacy in the Healthcare Sector
Order of Provisional Attachment cannot be passed based on a Mere Suspicion
Taxation of EV Charging Stations: Balancing Revenue and Sustainable Transport
Whether Gratuity entitlement extends its applicability to the Information & Technology (‘IT’) sector?
Data Subject Access Request vis-à-vis UK Information Commissioner’s New Guidance
Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism: A Step towards Low-Carbon Economy
Whether the employees’ transfer of employment is regulated at the time of a Merger & Acquisition?
Ensuring Data Privacy in Online Banking and Digital Financial Services
Whether the third parties have a remedy to invoke Section 66 of the I&B Code, 2016 for the initiation of recovery proceedings?
What are the Amendments that are brought vide the Factories (Karnataka Amendment) Bill, 2023?
Whether an Individual can avail Multiple Life Insurance Policies?
Data Privacy Concerns in the Automotive Industry
What is the Current Legal Position in India Regarding Employee Data Protection?
Whether the Securities and Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”) can impose penalty on the company for allowing its Related Parties to vote in the Resolution for rescinding an earlier Resolution?
Reduction in Threshold Limit for GST E-Invoice Compliance
Data Forensics and Electronic Evidence
Whether the amount paid as Earnest Money Deposit for securing tender of Consultancy Services can be considered as “Operational Debt” under Section 5(21) of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (“I&B Code, 2016”)?
Writ Petition Filed after Expiry of Limitation Period of a Preferring Appeal not Maintainable
Whether a Commissioning or Surrogate Mother is Entitled to Maternity Leave?
Arbitral Tribunal Empowered to render a Clause of an Agreement as Unconstitutional
E-DNA: A Threat to Genetic Privacy
Extension of Time Limit for Opting for Forward Charge Mechanism
Refund cannot be rejected due to a Procedural Irregularity in Documents
Whether the amount paid as an advance towards an agreement of transfer of leasehold rights in an immovable property will fall within the ambit of Operational Debt under I&B Code, 2016?
Formulation of Informal Micro Enterprise (IMEs)
Legality Of Non-Conventional Trademarks In India
SEBI Trailblazing Guidelines – Empowering Online Bond Platforms
Whether the principle ‘equal pay for equal work’ is applicable to outsourced contract labourers?
Doctrine of Legitimate Expectation In Tax Exemption
Award passed by a Unilaterally Appointed Arbitrator liable to be Quashed
Can reliance be placed on the definition of certain terms in specific statutes when the Insurance Policy itself defines those terms?
Unstamped Agreement – Unveiled Part 3
Appointment of Adjudicating Authority
Fast Track Merger Scheme
Right to Data Privacy of Employees at Workplace
Amount Paid Under Protest Entitled to be Refunded
Whether Director, Managing Director (“MD”) or Chairman of the Company can be held vicariously liable under the provisions of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 if criminal offense has been committed by the Company?
Recognition Of Smell As A Trademark In India
Whether Informal Micro Enterprises can be considered as an MSME for the purpose of Priority Sector Lending?
Whether there is any legislation establishing the right to severance pay upon termination of employment?
India’s Repeated Internet Shutdowns- An Example of Excessive Delegation and its Repercussions
Disputes regarding Cancellation of Instrument are Arbitrable in Nature
Cross-Border Transfer of Data: A Global Perspective
Whether a Resolution Applicant (“RA”) can be considered ineligible to submit a Resolution Plan under Section 29A of the I&B Code assuming that the RA is disqualified under Section 164(2)(b) of the Companies Act, 2013 (“Act, 2013)?
Unstamped Agreement – Unveiled Part 2
Virtual Power Purchase Agreements and the Tussle of Jurisdiction
Extension of Limitation Applicable to File Refund Claim
Whether a Foreign Portfolio Investor or a Foreign Venture Capital Investor open a foreign currency account in India?
Documents Corroborating the Proprietary Rights of the Disclosing Party Necessary to Ascertain Breach of Confidential Information
Everything said by a Judge when giving judgment does not constitute a Precedent!
Whether employees placed at similar positions being denied the same set of benefits amount of breach of Article 14 of the Constitution of India?
Arbitral Award cannot be set aside solely due to non-compliance of the disclosure requirements of Arbitrator
Whether there is any stipulated procedure to make complaints regarding insurance policies?
Whether there is a difference between transfer of an employee and deputation of a employee?
Delhi High Court: Dissemination of Misleading Information about a Childs Physical or Mental health is completely intolerable in Law
Whether Securities and Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”) has power to intervene in winding-up of a Mutual Fund Scheme to protect the interest of Investors?
Timeline under Section 34 of the A&C Act shall be construed literally
REGISTRATION CANNOT BE CANCELLED ON A MERE SUSPICION OF BEING A BOGUS FIRM
The Interplay of Civil Remedies and Data Protection Frameworks
Whether an Operational Creditor (“OC”) can file an Application under Section 9 of the I&B code even if there is an Arbitration Agreement entered between OC and Corporate Debtor (“CD”)?
What are the additional conditions for making Overseas Direct Investment (ODI) by banks under the Banking Regulation Act, 1949?
Delhi High Court Grants Ad-Interim Relief to the Reputed Brand Walmart
Breaking Point to conclude Limitation in Section 11 Applications for appointment of an Arbitrator!
Understanding the Role of Fintech in Green Financing in India
Whether an Application for voluntary retirement by an employee can be treated as an application for resignation from service?
Whether Assessment Order can be Issued Directly without issuing Pre-assessment Notice?
Territorial Jurisdiction for Writ Courts cannot be decided on the basis of Seat/Venue of Arbitration
Whether it is mandatory for the Insured to exercise due diligence regarding every aspects of the Insurance at the time of the seeking claim from the Insurer?
Whether an assessee can be detained for indefinite period of time during the pendency of Investigation?
Data Privacy Issues in Blockchain
Registration cannot be Rejected for non-submission of Non-mandatory Documents
Whether the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has power to review its own judgment under the NCLAT Rules, 2016?
Dominant Purpose and Nexus with Profit Generation – Not A Consumer!
Taxpayers with Annual Turnover more than or Equal to Rs. 100 crores to report Tax Invoices to IPR Portal
Legal Implications of Biopiracy
Whether the applications provided by Financial Sectors such as NSE and BSE, are covered under the Master Direction on Outsourcing of Information Technology Services, 2023?
Writ or Appeal – Double Jeopardy in GST
Greenwashing in India: under the guise of Green Debt Securities
Whether Investment Advisers (“IAs”) and Research Analysts (“RAs”) are required to comply with a specific code of conduct at the time of issuing advertisement to attract investors?
The Court of Arbitration for Sport: Resolving Disputes in the World of Sports
Information Security Control under Data Privacy
Whether the late fee for filing FORM GSTR-4 has been waived off ?
Whether admission of application under section 7(5)(a) of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy code is mandatory?
Restriction on Refund of Unutilized ITC of Exported Goods is Unconstitutional
Mere Wrong Selection of Vehicle type in E-way Bill cannot be a Ground for Detention of Goods
Whether it is mandatory to annualize the cheque bounce or mandate failure charges which are levied on per instance/occurrence basis?
Understanding Intellectual Property Rights in India from a Constitutional Perspective
Foreign Portfolio Investors in India: in Light of Recent Amendments
Whether labour market test required as a precursor to a short or long-term visa?
Non Service of Speaking Order is in Violation of Principles of Natural Justice
What is the concept of “No Claim Bonus” in Health Insurance?
Entire arbitration award need not be set aside due to the perversity in one specific claim or counter-claim
Underlying difference between Personal Data and Sensitive Personal Data
Whether the Indian Tax Authorities can Grant a refund of taxes paid in foreign Jurisdictions?
A Saga of Missing Consideration on Corporate Guarantee!
In Absence of Final Assessment, Condition of Pre-Deposit for Anticipatory Bail not Sustainable
Whether the Provisions of I&B Code, 2016 will prevail over the Customs Act, 1962 and to what extent?
Whether a Joint Account can be continued for family pension after death of a pensioner?
Intellectual Property Strategies For Medical Devices
Whether the Director of a factory can be prosecuted to the same extent as an ‘Occupier’ of the factory under Section 92 of the Factories Act, 1948?
Teaching or Profiteering: The lacking Legal landscape around Fin-Fluencers in India
The Arbitration Act does not have any binding provisions requiring the parties or the arbitrators to adhere, when deciding on the fees.
Data Mining
Whether cross utilization of credits between goods and services be allowed under GST regime?
Whether the provisions of Moratorium will be applicable upon Bank Guarantee under I&B Code,2016?
Refund cannot be Rejected on a mere Suspicion of Dubious Transactions
The IP Division of the Delhi HC: A boon or bane?
Whether Banks are under Obligation to provide an opportunity of hearing to the Borrower, before Classifying their account as ‘Fraud’ under Master Direction, 2016?
Will genuineness of ITC under GST be the Ecom-KVAT Way?
The Statutory Time Frame Needs to be Adhered to in Arbitral Proceedings
SEBI (IA) Regulations, 2013: Registration as Investment Adviser mandatory for giving Automated Investment Advise
Whether the SEBI has made it mandatory for the Stock Brokers and Depository Participants to maintain a Designated Website for their investors?
A Detailed View On Data Warehousing
Whether the GST Department can retain the Amount of Petitioner paid due to an inadvertent error?
Whether Income Tax Dues will be considered as Government Dues and Income Tax Department as Secured Creditor under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (“I&B Code)?
Refund of ITC cannot be Denied on mere Suspicion of Issuance of fake Invoices by Supplier
Proprietor owning a “family of marks” cannot Claim rights over Common Components in Composite Marks
Whether it is permissible for Start-ups to secure foreign funding?
Whether all kinds of allowances are included within Salary of Wages for the purpose of Calculating Bonus?
Inclusion of Virtual Digital Assets under PMLA – A step towards curbing illegal digital transactions
Consensus of Parties mandatory for a Valid Arbitration Agreement
Whether the Insurer is Liable to indemnify the Insured in case of Sudden Sickness which is not expressly excluded under the Policy?
Understanding Data Warehousing
Whether Section 129 of the CGST Act can be invoked in case of expiry of E-Way Bill due to any unprecedented conditions?
Whether amount paid in advance for subscription of shares will fall within the ambit of Financial Debt under Section 5(8) of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (“I&B Code)?
DEPARTMENT CANNOT PRESCRIBE A PROCEDURE BEYOND THE PROVISIONS OF LEGISLATION
What are Investment Vehicles?
Delhi High Court Rejects Toyota’s Trademark Rectification Application
Geo-Coding of Principal Place of Business
Whether Refund of ITC can be Denied to SEZ Unit or Developer?
Whether ‘Basic Wages’ for Employees’ Provident Fund contribution includes ‘Interim Wages’ as per the directions of the Wage Board?
FinTech Revolutionizing Supply Chain Finance: Bringing Credit Solution for MSMEs
The Dilemma of Seat of Arbitration in the absence of Clause in Arbitration Agreement
Whether SEBI has allowed sale of units of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“REITs”) and Infrastructure Investment Trusts (“InvITs”) through Comprehensive Framework of Offer for Sale (“OFS”) Mechanism?
Whether Refund of ITC can be denied if the Duty Drawback has already been claimed?
Evolution of Data Protection Laws across the Globe
Whether the Educational Institutions conducting the Entrance Examination is exempted from the Goods and Services Tax (“GST”)?
Whether the Existence of Financial Debt can be proved in the absence of a Loan Agreement executed between the Financial Creditor and Corporate Debtor under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (“I&B Code)?
SEZ UNIT ENTITLED TO CLAIM REFUND OF UNUTILIZED ITC
SERVICES BY COURTS AND TRIBUNAL COVERED UNDER REVERSE CHARGE MECHANISM (“RCM”)
Which sectors are prohibited for the purposes of making investments outside India?
Recognition Of Trademark Rights On Numerical
SEBI Guidelines for Regulated Entities: A Step Towards resilient Cybersecure Platform
Jurisdiction of Court is Dependent on the Seat of Arbitration
Whether the Court adopt Liberal Interpretation while interpreting terms of the Insurance Policy?
Whether the taxpayer has any opportunity of rectification of an inadvertent error committed while paying the tax?
Data Mapping
Whether Corporate Debtor is required to pay the amount due to workmen/employees from Provident Fund, Pension Fund and Gratuity Fund (“Funds”) in full under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (“I&B Code)?
The Interplay between Sections 47, 57 and 124 of the Trademarks Act, 1999
Can a person resident in India hold assets outside India?
Fraud Monitoring System in an NBFC: A Step Towards Creating a Safer Economic Sector in India
Whether the Securities and Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”) has made it mandatory for the Stock Brokers and Depository Participants to maintain a Designated Website for their investors?
Whether the 49th GST Council Meeting has recommended any amendment in Section 30 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (“CGST Act”)?
Zero And First Party Data
Seizure Memo of DRI devoid of reasons liable to be Quashed and Set Aside
Whether Government can claim Statutory Dues from Corporate Debtor, once Resolution Plan is approved by the Hon’ble National Company Law Tribunal (“Hon’ble Tribunal”)?
49th GST Council Meeting on Changes in Tax Rates
Secondary Meaning and Acquired Distinctiveness
Whether GST can be levied on vouchers?
Whether an appointment made out of compassion is a right that the family of the deceased employee is entitled to?
The Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2022 – Its implication on Fin-Tech Companies in India
Whether an Insurance Company can take a defence which did not form the basis of repudiation of the claim?
The Provisions of MSMED Act would prevail over A&C Act
The Role of Government in Regulating Data Privacy and Cyber Security
Whether the Finance Bill, 2023 proposes to curb Input Tax Credit (“ITC”) on the activities pertaining to Corporate Social Responsibility (“CSR”)?
New Delhi International Arbitration Centre (Amendment) Act, 2022: An Overview
Technical and Commercial Literature to be used while interpreting Taxing Statute
Whether an unregistered Partnership Firm can file an Application as Operational Creditor under Section 9 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (“I&B Code”)?
Delhi High Court Restrains 24 Food Entities From Using ‘Khan Chacha’ Trademark
Whether a Circular can Override the Provisions in the Act?
Whether an employee can be exempted from liability just because of retirement or superannuation?
Indian Trademarks Registry to abandon over 1,80,000 Trademark Applications
RBI Master Direction on Microfinance Loans in India – will it help Empower the Rural Sector of India?
Whether conduct of Supplementary Exams comes under the ambit of “Education” for the purpose of Exemption under the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017?
Which high risk food products are to be imported through designated ports?
An Arbitral Award in Conflict with the Public Policy is liable to be Set Aside
Whether the Finance Bill, 2023 decriminalises any offences under Section 132 of the Central Goods and Services Act, 2017 (“CGST Act”)?
Global Impact of India’s Reversal of the Data Protection Bill
Show Cause Notice Devoid of Reasons and Vague is Bad in Law
Whether non-stamping of documents executed in a foreign country can lead to the dismissal of the Application filed under the provisions of the I&B Code?
“SUBWAY” AND “SUBERB” NOT PHONETICALLY AND DECEPTIVELY SIMILAR; DELHI HIGH COURT
Whether a contract entered between the Principal Employer and the Contractor have a binding effect on all other workmen of the similar nature?
The Amended IT Rules, 2021: Is it Meant to create a Safer Internet Space in India?
Whether a company can provide automatic buy/sell signals to invest in securities market without registration as Investment Adviser under SEBI Investment Adviser Regulation, 2013 (“I.A. Regulations)?
Review of an Order Passed under Section 11 of the A&C Act is Permissible
Whether Goods and Services Tax (“GST”) is applicable to husks of pulses used as cattle feed?
Generative AI: A Threat to Data Privacy?
Whether in case of default in the Settlement Agreement entered between the parties the Original Application filed under Section 7 of the I&B Code can be revived or not?
Penalty cannot be imposed if Goods are Quantified in Pieces instead of Weight
IPR and FMCG: An Overview of Landmark Judgments of 2022
Assignment of Power of Superintendent of Central Tax to Additional Assistant Directors under GST
Proposed Amendment In IT Rules: A Step Towards Safer Gaming Space in India
Whether there is any eligibility criteria for obtaining an employment visa in India?
Is the registration of a FIR mandatory in processing life insurance claim in the event the Insured dies in an accident?
Clause Contained In the Tax Invoice Amounts to an Arbitration Agreement
Sale of Ethyl Alcohol to Oil Mining Companies will attract 5% GST
Anonymity and Internet Privacy: Reality Or Myth
Whether Goods and Services Tax (“GST”) is applicable to a tenant who is also a proprietor if he uses the rented place for residential purpose on his own account?
GST Not Payable on Government Incentive to Banks for Promoting RUPAY Card, Low Value BHIM-UPI Transactions
Whether the Cheque Dishonor Proceedings initiated against the Director of a Corporate Debtor can be quashed if Moratorium is issued in favor of the Corporate Debtor under Section 14(1) of the I&B Code?
Taxpayer cannot be forced to Pay Tax Twice on the Services Rendered
Whether RBI approval is required for opening Special Rupee Vostro Accounts?
Arbitrary Marks in India
Whether Employment obtained through False Community Certificate is void Ab Initio?
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology – Widening the Ambit of Digital Transactions
Whether an Alternative Investment Fund (“AIF”) can raise fund from a Foreign Investor under SEBI (Alternative Investment Funds) Regulations, 2012 (‘AIF Regulations’)?
Consensus Ad Idem is Paramount in ascertaining the validity of Arbitration Agreement
Whether European Union (“EU”) has adopted a global minimum Tax rate for Big Business?
Data Privacy and Security in Banks
Moonlighting in IT/ITES Sector: Part III – Judicial Precedents and the Best Practices
Arbitration Agreement versus Stamp Duty
Whether the Application for Avoidance of Transaction filed against Corporate Debtor will survive even if Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (“CIRP”) against the Corporate Debtor has been concluded and Resolution Plan has been accepted?
Clarificatory Circulars released by CBIC pursuant to the 48th GST Council Meeting
Moonlighting in IT/ITES Sector: Part II – Legal and Ethical Issues
Whether the remittances under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) facility can be consolidated in respect of Family Members?
Nomination vs Succession: Power to Inherit Property
Delhi High Court Identifies a Test for Recognizing Design Infringement
Moonlighting in IT/ITES Sector: Part I – An Introduction to Moonlighting
Gaming Laws Part V- Developments in the Online Gaming Industry in 2022
Whether there is any procedure prescribed for the imposition of fines and for making deductions for any damage or loss?
What is the concept of ‘Captive Insurance’ which has been introduced through the proposed amendment to the Insurance Act, 1938?
Gaming Laws Part IV – Judicial Pronouncements and Way Forward in Land Based Gaming
Gaming Laws Part III- Land Based Gaming
Whether Micro Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 (“MSMED Act”) will prevail over Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002 (“SARFAESI Act”)?
Gaming Laws Part II- Judicial Precedents and the Need for Regulation in the Online Gaming Sector
Whether there is any guideline for transfer or liquidation under Foreign Exchange Management (Overseas Investment) Directions, 2022,(‘OI Rules’)?
Gaming Laws: Part I – An Introduction to Online Gaming
IT Rules, 2021 – A Step Towards Shaping Safer Social Media Platforms
Whether there is any Legal Framework in place to govern the status of Whistleblowers in India?
Initiation of CIRP does not make a dispute Non-Arbitrable in Nature
Arbitrary Marks
Whether the issuer of Municipal Debt Securities can issue “Green Debt Security” under SEBI (Issue and Listing of Municipal Debt Securities), 2015 (“ILMDS Regulations”)?
Amendment to Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 with respect to Online Gaming
Interplay between Data Protection and Competition Law
Fundamental rights under Article 19 or 21 of the Constitution of India can be also claimed against a Private Person though it is not “State” or its instrumentalities
Whether Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (“CIRP”) can be initiated against a Corporate Guarantor under Section 7 of the I&B Code who is registered as a Financial Service Provider?
Recommendations of the GST Council in the 48th Council Meeting
Understanding the Copyrightability of Maps in India
Data Centers – A Step Towards the Growth of Digital Economy of India
Whether Work From Home can be opted for, after availing the maternity benefit under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961?
Whether the Insurer can reject policy claims if the Insured suppresses important information while entering into a contract?
Filing of an Application for Correction of The Award Extends the period of limitation for Challenging the Award
Schrems II Judgement: Invalidity of Privacy Shield
Whether the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme has been extended to Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals and Articles of Iron and Steel?
Whether the Hon’ble NCLT has the power to remove Liquidator under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (“I&B Code”)?
Prior Conviction: The only Exception in Compounding an Offence under GST
Whether an Entity can file Foreign Liabilities and Assets (FLA) return, if Balance Sheet of entity is not Audited before the due date of Submission?
Matters related to Intellectual Property Should be Decided Expeditiously: Supreme Court
Whether establishments employing more than 100 employees need to obtain prior permission of the Government before lay-off?
Bilateral Netting of Qualified Financial Contracts – A Step Towards Financial Reform
Whether the Securities and Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”) has included “Mutual Funds” within the ambit of SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015 (“PIT, Regulations”)?
Whether the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has the Jurisdiction to deal with the Anti-Profiteering complaints under the Goods and Services Tax (GST)
GST Round-Up for 2022: Part III
Right to be Forgotten in the Light of the Court of Justice of the European Union’s Judgment against Google
Whether the Hon’ble NCLT has jurisdiction to deal with the legality and validity of the regulations framed under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (“I&B Code”)?
Whether a resident of India has the power to give guarantee outside India?
Delhi High Court Imposes Rs. 10 lakh Costs on Sun Pharma for Concealing Facts to obtain injunction against DWD Pharma
RBI’s Draft Online Export Import Facilitators Guidelines
The High Court cannot Review the Order passed under Section 11 of the A&C Act
An Overview on Data Lifecycle
GST Round-Up for 2022: Part II
An Overview of the Madrid Protocol in the light of the Draft Trade Marks (Amendment) Bill, 2022
Fintech Landscape in India
Acceptance of Delivery of Goods does not imply Acceptance of Arbitration Clause in the Invoice
Geospatial Data Management in a Privacy Driven Era: An Indian Perspective
GST Round-Up 2022: Part I
Infringement of Personality Rights and its Protection under Intellectual Property Rights
Analyzing The Government Grants For Start-Ups In Gujarat
Whether Right to Pension can be considered a Constitutional Right?
The Arbitrability of the Dispute to be determined by the Arbitrator
Data Protection Laws: A Global Perspective
Whether the Registrar of Company (“ROC”) can initiate multiple proceedings against a company under Section 206(4) of the Companies Act, 2013, (“CA, 2013”) with respect to the same alleged contraventions?
Taxability of Online Gaming under the GST Regime
SEBI Consultation Paper on Cloud Framework
Cognizability And Non Bailability Of The Copyright Infringement
Whether Surrogate Parents are Entitled to Maternity and Paternity Leave?
NATURE OF DISPUTE NEED NOT BE NECESSARILY ENUMERATED IN THE NOTICE INVOKING THE ARBITRATION CLAUSE
What is meant by ‘Portability’ of Health Insurance Policies?
Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Bill 2022: An Overview
Doctrine of Promissory Estoppel is not Applicable Against the State while Exercising it’s Legislative Power
Delhi High Court awards Global Brand Louis Vuitton 20 Lakhs in Trademark Infringement Suit against Club Factory
CERT-In Directions, 2022: A Step Towards safer Cyberspace
Whether information regarding an Employee’s performance can be considered as “Personal Information”?
Micro Small Enterprise Facilitation Council can Arbitrate the Disputes in spite of Existence of an Independent Arbitration Agreement
Whether the Securities and Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”) has introduced an alternate mechanism for appointment and removal of Independent Directors (“ID”) in the board of the company?
Data Lifecycle Management- A Necessity in the Privacy-Driven Era
Whether the advance money paid for a service will qualify as Operational Debt under Section 5(21) of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (“the Code”)?
Levy of GST and Stamp Duty in Property Transactions
Whether liability of Tax Deduction at Source (TDS) under section 201 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 (the Act) is treated as Vicarious Liability?
Role of IP Valuation and Protection vis-à-vis Indian Start-ups
Central Bank Digital Currency: Fueling the Growth of Digital Economy in India
Whether Government Employees can avail Leave Travel Concession for Foreign Trips?
The Existence of Arbitration Clause is Governed by the Substance of the Clause
Whether an Employee needs to contribute towards the Employees Deposit Linked Insurance (EDLI) Scheme?
Whether furnishing the Income Tax Return prior to the due date to claim the deduction under Section 80(IB) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 (the Act) is mandatory or directory?
Government Notifies Amended Information Technology Rules for Social Media Concerns
Whether Shareholder of a Company can itself initiate proceedings for Fraud under Section 447 of Companies Act, 2013 (“Act, 2013”)?
Classification Disputes related to Services under the Goods and Services Tax
Trademark’s Monetary Value can be Estimated based on the Investments made by the Proprietor in Building Reputation
Analyzing the Indian Telecommunications Bill, 2022
Whether an Employee can be terminated for suppression of information or for providing false information regarding prior criminal records?
Whether a Stock Broker has to obtain a separate Certificate of Registration (“CoR”) from SEBI for each of the Stock Exchanges where they operate or a single CoR is sufficient?
Specific Excepted Matters in the Arbitration Clause are Non-Arbitrable in Nature
Data Encryption, Decryption and Erasure
Whether the employees of the Company entitled for the full payment of Provident Fund and Gratuity under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (I&B Code)?
Classification Disputes related to Goods under the Goods and Services Tax
Delhi High Court Restrains Delhi Based Hotel Management Company from using Tata’s Registered Mark
Whether legal expenses incurred by the Assessee to merely protect the business shall be classified as revenue or capital expenditure?
Guidelines on Digital Lending by RBI – Paving the Way for New Age of Lending in India
Whether an Employer can reject or deny the resignation of an Employee?
Mere Use of the Word ‘Can’ in an Arbitration Agreement does not make it Non-Binding on Parties
What is a Unit Linked Insurance Plan and how is a premium paid towards the same?
Whether Asset Reconstruction Companies (“ARCs”) can act as Resolution Applicant under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (I&B Code)?
Ethical Use of Data: A Matter of Concern?
Whether credit of Income Tax deposited by the Assessee under Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme can be rejected on the ground that the challan had been deposited under the incorrect head?
Parallel GST Proceedings cannot be conducted by 3 different wings of the same Department for same Tax Period
What are Standalone Primary Dealers and what Foreign Exchange Activities are they allowed to undertake?
A Bona Fide Certificate Holder cannot be Accused to have Committed Copyright Infringement
Cyber Defamation or Freedom of Speech – Resolving the Dilemma
Whether the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 is only applicable to employees and workplaces?
Whether Signature of Director on the Annual Report (“AR”) of the Company can make such Director liable for making false or incorrect statement in such AR?
Arbitrability of Dispute to be Determined by the Court before Appointment of Arbitrator
Whether the Service of Demand Notice under Section 8 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (“the code”) through the registered E-mail ID of the Company registered with the Registrar of Companies is valid?
Data Retention Policy and its Role in Protecting Sensitive Data
Whether Tax at Source is to be deducted on transactions for redevelopment of societies?
GST Paid to Wrong Authority does not amount to Evasion of Tax
Whether the existing Foreign Trade Policy of 2015 – 2020 has been extended for an additional period?
Delhi High Court Directs Removal of Trademark, Passes Order in favour of well-known Trademark ‘Nirma’
Whether a Consultant can be deemed as a workman under Section 2(s) of the Industrial Disputes (ID) Act, 1947?
How will the amendment in Legal Metrology Rules enhance the Ease of Doing Business and reduce Compliance Burden?
Open Network For Digital Commerce (ONDC) – Reshaping The Platform of E-Commerce in India
Whether an Individual/Firm can act as Insurance Repository and whether Insurance Repositories can sell/solicit Insurance Policies?
Right to refer Dispute to Arbitration cannot be kept in the Sleeve and used at Will
Targeted Advertisements – An Invasion of Privacy?
Whether it is mandatory for a private company falling within the ambit of Section 135 (1) of the Companies Act, 2013 to appoint an Independent Director in its Corporate Social Responsibility (“CSR”) Committee?
GST Registration cannot be Cancelled on the basis of a Vague, System Generated Show Cause Notice
Whether deduction under Section 80P of the Income Tax Act, 1961 (the “Act”) be rejected due to the non-filing of income tax returns for the relevant Assessment Year?
Business Law and Its Conflict with Trade Secrets
RBI Payments Vision, 2025 – Bringing Innovation in Digital Payments
Is the employer under an obligation to reinstate a workman wrongfully retrenched in violation of Sections 25F and 25G of the Industrial Disputes (ID) Act, 1947?
Whether any grievance redressal mechanism is available for investors investing under Collective Investment Schemes (“CIS”)?
Arbitration Agreement must be signed by all the Parties for it to be a Valid Arbitration Agreement
Are producers of cinematograph films, documentaries, etc. required to make any disclosure under the Income Tax Act, 1961?
Privacy v. Public Health- A Reassessment of Centralized Digital Health Data
No Obligation on the State to provide HSN Code for GST Rate in Public Tenders
Whether it is mandatory for the Resolution Professional to decide the distribution of proceeds for the Secured Financial Creditor (“FC”) based on their security interest instead of the voting share decided by the Committee of Creditors (“CoC”)?
Delhi High Court grants Interim Relief to Well-Known Restaurant Chain ‘Social’ in Trademark Infringement Case
What is the difference between Anti Dumping Duty and Customs Duty?
Regulatory Challenges Faced By Cloud Computing Services
Is moonlighting illegal or prohibited in India?
Whether there is any regulatory compliance for the settlement of health insurance claims by the Insurers?
Dispute regarding Concessional Tax is Non-Arbitrable Dispute
Whether there is any mandatory requirement under Income Tax Act, 1961 for the Non-Residents to file FORM – ioF electronically?
Data Privacy In Cloud Computing
Applicability of GST on Liquidated Damages, Compensation and Penalty arising out of Breach of Contract
Whether the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (“MCA”) has revised the definition of Small Companies?
Whether there is any relaxation issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry for suppliers to mandatory submit the Bill of Export on supplies made in SEZ units?
Compulsory Licensing of Pharmaceuticals- A Boon or Bane
Over The Top (OTT) Platforms Legal Compliances and Challenges in India – Part II
Whether casual workers who do not work throughout the year are entitled to a bonus?
Arbitration Agreement is valid if it indicates Parties’ Intention to Mandatorily Refer Disputes to Arbitration
Can Alternate Investment Funds (“AIFs”) launch any schemes?
What is the Presumptive Taxation Scheme under the Income Tax Act, 1961?
Protecting Personal Data in the Age of Essential and Optional Cookies
Whether the Definition of Secured Creditor under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (“the code”) excludes any Government or Legal Authority?
Input Tax Credit on Supply of Motor Vehicles
A Well-Known Trademark Deserves Broader Protection: Calcutta High Court
What is the difference between Overseas Direct Investment and Overseas Portfolio Investment under the Foreign Exchange (Overseas Investment) Rules, 2022?
Over The Top (OTT) Platforms Legal Compliances and Challenges in India – Part I
Whether the International Labour Organization (ILO) specifies the number of annual paid leaves entitled to an employee?
Whether the relief under Section 80-IA of Income Tax Act, 1961 can be denied if an Assessee is referred to as Contractor instead of developer in the Agreement?
Exclusive Jurisdiction for Enforcement of Award lies with the Court where Section 9 or Section 34 Application is Filed
What kind of deposits are insured by the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC)?
The Data Breach Saga: Akasa Air’s Unwanted Turbulence
Whether the order of attachment and observations issued by the District Magistrate for recovery of dues can be treated as a Financial Debt under Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code 2016 (“I&B Code, 2016”)?
A step further towards Contactless and Faceless Customs
Whether there is any amendment in the minimum registration time of Steel Import Monitoring System (SIMS) for importers?
Delhi High Court Blocks the Website Selling “First Copy” of Well-Known Brands
5G Connectivity: A Watershed moment in Networking
Whether a registered trade union has the same legal status as a body corporate?
What are the reporting requirements for Alternate Investment Funds (“AIFs”) registered with SEBI?
Contract Discharged by Settlement cannot be referred to Arbitration
Whether Universities, Educational Institutions, Hospitals and Medical Institutions are required to maintain Books of Account under the Income Tax Act, 1961?
Data Privacy in the Era of Internet of Things
Assessee entitled to Refund of CENVAT Credit on Export of Legal Services
Whether the calculation of ‘average net profit’ mentioned under Section 135(5) of the Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”) includes Net Profit Before Tax or Net Profit After Tax?
What changes have been made to the Export Policy of Wheat and Meslin Flour by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT)?
Legal Impediments of Intellectual Property Rights in Metaverse
Banking in Metaverse – The Next Banking Revolution
What shall be considered as prohibited grounds for dismissal of an employee?
Blockchain Arbitration in Metaverse
Whether there are any tax benefits associated with Health Insurance Premia?
Whether the period of limitation prescribed under Section 153 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 (“the Act”) is also applicable to the remand proceedings under the Act?
The Interplay between Data Privacy and Metaverse
Direct Tax Implications on Transactions within Metaverse
Whether claims arising from the grant of license/permission for use of Intellectual Property can be considered as an Operational Debt under Section 5(21) of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (“the Code”)?
Whether there is any amendment in the minimum registration time of the Non-Ferrous Metal Import Monitoring System (NFMIMS) for importers?
Interplay between Metaverse and Intellectual Property Rights: An Overview
Claim not barred by Limitation when Liability is Acknowledged
What are the key benefits of the amended Indian Stamp Act, 1899?
Data Privacy in the Age of Biometrics
Can a Director of a Company be made liable to pay the income tax dues of that Company?
Detention and Seizure of Vehicle & Goods on Non-Compliance of E-Way Bill Provisions
Whether there are any consequences in case a company falling within the ambit of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”) fails to spend two percent of its average net profits on Corporate Social Responsibility (“CSR”) activities in pursuance of its CSR Policy?
Whether the place used by the assessee in India only for supply of information having preparatory or auxiliary character would constitute PE under Indo-Mauritius DTAA?
Cross Border Data Transfer
Whether Interest can become part of the Principal Debt to reach the minimum threshold of Rs. 1 Crore to file an application under Section 9 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC)?
Concept of Place of Supply in GST
Doctrine of “Work For Hire” under the Copyright Law
What is E-Sealing of Export Containers by Exporters?
Online Remarks – Whether Freedom of Speech and Expression or Cyber Defamation?
When does an Indian Employee attain the status of an “International Worker” and how long can the status be held for?
Arbitral Tribunal’s Jurisdiction cannot be challenged after submitting to the Jurisdiction of the Tribunal
Can a loan be availed against Life Insurance Policy?
The Government Withdraws the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019
Whether GST is applicable on the ‘Annuity’ paid to Concessionaires by the NHAI or State Highways Construction Authority for construction and maintenance of roads/highways?
Adjudicating Authority cannot sit on appeal over the wisdom of Committee of Creditors.
An Insight into the Global Data Privacy Laws
Composite Supply and Mixed Supply: Diverging Principles in GST
Whether Key Managerial Personnel (“KMP”) can be considered as officers in Default under Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”)?
What types of Payments are allowed under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme?
Interplay of IPR and Digital Marketing
Appscale Academy – An Initiative for Upscaling Innovation and Bringing Digital Transformation in India
Whether there are any factors to be considered in order to revise the pay scale of an Employee?
Why the Indian Stamp Act, 1899 have been amended vide Finance Act, 2019?
Principles of Natural Justice in Arbitral Proceedings
An Overview of the Draft Amendments to Information Technology Rules, 2021
Whether Section 139 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 (the Act) allows the Assessee to substitute the Original Income Tax Return by filing the revised Income Tax Return?
Applicability of GST on Rent or Lease of Residential Property
Whether Independent Directors can be prosecuted for the offences punishable under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (N.I. Act) under Section 141 of the N.I. Act?
Tourism Growth using Geographical Indication
Whether the invoicing, payment and settlement of export/import from/to India is permitted to be carried out in Indian Rupees (INR)?
Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) – Transforming the Financial Landscape of India
Whether an Employer is required to maintain any register or records under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948?
Arbitral Tribunal cannot reject the Counterclaim solely due to non-notification at the time of Reference to Arbitration
Whether an Insurance Company can be held guilty of Deficiency of Service merely on the ground of delays in processing or repudiation of claims?
Third-Party Risk Management and Data Privacy
Whether Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) is to be collected by any person who provides benefits or perquisites to a resident?
Whether the Application filed under Section 9 of the I&B Code, 2016 will be maintainable if debt is barred by Limitation under Section 137 of the Limitation Act, 1963?
Levy of Income Tax on Virtual Digital Asset Transactions
Whether the Person Resident in India (PRI), working either for a Foreign Company or for an Indian Company having Overseas JV/WOS, are permitted to have an Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) of such Companies?
Legal Protection of Construction Drawings in Engineering
What is a Social Security Agreement for international workers?
FinTech in Healthcare Sector – Paving the way for Affordable Health for all
Issue Preceding The ‘Excepted Matter’ can be Decided by the Arbitral Tribunal
Whether Venture Capital Funds registered under the repealed SEBI (Venture Capital Funds) Regulations, 1996 seek re-registration under SEBI (AIF) Regulations?
Whether the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code, 2016 can dilute the rights of the Income Tax Department under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act, 1961?
Social Media Policy: Growing Importance in Digital Era
Whether Fraud can be considered a valid ground for Winding up of a Company?
Burden of GST on Interest Amount cannot be shifted in the absence of Express Contract
Interplay of Intellectual Property Rights and Space Law
Whether the imports under Advance Authorisation, Export Promotion Capital Goods Scheme and Export Oriented Units Scheme are exempted from the levy of Integrated Goods and Services Tax and Compensation Cess?
Scrutinizing the Ban on issuance of Non-bank Prepaid Payment Instruments by the Reserve Bank of India
Can an Employer Dismiss any Employee without conducting a proper Investigation?
Arbitration cannot be invoked without fulfilling agreed Pre-Condition of Conciliation
Whether in order to avoid contractual liability, the insurer must establish that there was a willful breach on the part of the insured?
Whether Insolvency Professional is Required to Disclose his Relationship with the Parties to the Proceedings and other Professionals Appointed in the Adjudication of Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP)?
Counterfeiting and Data Privacy in the Digital Era
Whether licensing of software products by an assessee in India is taxable as Royalty under Section 9(1)(vi) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 read with Article 12 of the India – United States Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement?
No Levy of Separate IGST on Ocean Freight
Delhi High Court Restrains Illegal Websites from Hosting Warner Bros. Content
Whether there is any relaxation issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs in the threshold limit for the receipt of foreign contributions from relatives?
Internet of Things in the Indian Perspective
What is the contribution of the Employee and Employer towards the Employees’ State Insurance Scheme under the Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948?
No refund of Court Fees when reference to Arbitration is not made in context of Settlement
Whether an Investment Adviser can provide both Advisory Services and Distribution Services at the same time?
Who is liable to deduct the tax at source in peer-to-peer transfer of Virtual Digital Assets under Section 194S of the Income Tax Act, 1961?
Data Privacy Issues in the Indian Insurance Sector
What type of documents can a company store in Electronic Form?
Incidence of GST not passed on to International Recipient: Service Provider entitled to refund of GST
Trademark Tussle between MakeMyTrip and Booking.com
What are the major outcomes of the 12th Ministerial Conference (MC12) of the World Trade Organization (WTO) held from 12.06.2022 to 17.06.2022?
What are the powers vested in the Internal Committee for inquiry under The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013?
Enforceability of Non-Compete Clause in India
Tokenization – Revolutionizing the Financial Market Ecosystem of India
Neutrality of Arbitrator and Party Autonomy: Two Inseparable Opposites in Arbitration
What is ‘Free Look Period’ in a Life Insurance Policy?
IRCTC takes down Bajaj Allianz and Liberty General Insurance from its Platform for Data Privacy Issues
Whether tax at source is to be deducted from the payment of lease rent to a unit located in International Financial Service Centre for the lease of aircraft?
Whether Creditor are Mandated to file Information of Default with Information Utility before Initiating CIRP under Section 7 or 9 of the I&B Code?
Standard Operating Procedure for raising Tax Claims during Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process
The Supreme Court held that Infringement under Section 63 of Copy Right Act is a Cognizable and Non-Bailable Offence
Whether the Adjudicating Authority can be treated as an aggrieved person and can file an appeal under the provisions of FEMA?
A period of limitation does not commence when the debt becomes due but only when the default has occurred.
Digital Assets – The Paradoxical Position in India
Whether Mens Rea is a determining factor for imposing damages for default in payment of EPF contributions under Section 14B of the EPF Act?
Witness Statements in Domestic and International Arbitration
Whether Automated Investment Advisers i.e., Robo Advisors fall within the regulatory ambit of the SEBI?
Role of ‘Consent’ under Personal Data Protection Bill
Whether registration of charitable trust under Section 12A of the Income Tax Act, 1961 can be cancelled if the trust does not engage in charitable activities?
Which class of Public Companies must have at least two Independent Directors in its Board of Directors?
Liability of Legal Heirs to Pay Tax Arrears of GST
Delhi High Court Grants Relief to the Old Delhi’s Iconic Mughlai Food Outlet in Trademark Case
What benefits are granted under the Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) signed by India and Australia on 02.04.2022?
FinTech Startups – Regulatory Impediments and the Road Ahead
What is the Criteria for an Employee to be Eligible for Earning Bonus and how is it Calculated?
Regulatory Framework for Nutraceutical Industry
Arbitral Award passed in Contravention of Enactments and Settled Judicial Precedents is in Conflict with Public Policy
Whether there can be an Umbrella Formula for Calculating the Amount of Compensation to be paid under the Headings of Pain and Suffering, Loss of Future Amenities and Happiness?
Whether the Assessment proceedings under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act,1961 can be reopened on mere change of opinion of the Assessing Officer (AO)?
Tracing the Challenges of Applying Antitrust to Data Privacy: An Analysis
Pre-Show Cause Consultation Notice cannot be waived off merely on the basis of Voluntary Statement
Whether the liability arising out of the DRT Recovery Certificate qualifies as “Financial Debt” under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC)?
Counterfeiting of Products on E-Commerce Platforms
Whether any non-resident individual/ Company is required to obtain the mandatory approval of RBI for any sale or gift of a property in India?
The Applicability of Article 1 of the Limitation Act on Section 9 Application under the I&B Code.
RegTech – How it is Transforming The Financial Space in India
Whether Online Harassment Faced while Working Virtually is Covered under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013?
Waiver of Right under Section 12(5) of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 can only be through Express Written Agreement
Whether Investment Advisers fall within the regulatory ambit of Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)?
Whether Business Support Service is exempt from tax, applying the Most Favoured Nation (MFN) Clause under the India – Belgium Tax Treaty?
Surveillance Culture In Data Protection
GST and the Hospitality Industry
Which class of Companies must have at least one Women Director in its Board of Directors?
Legal Challenges Pertaining to Intellectual Property Rights in the Gaming Industry in India
What are the trade benefits granted under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) signed between India and UAE?
Robo Advisors: Introducing the Era of Automated Investment Advice Part-II
What are the Authorized Deductions that an Employer can Make from the Wages of an Employee?
Applicability of the ‘Group of Companies’ Doctrine in Arbitration
Whether an Insurance Company can Reject Claim Merely on Technical Grounds and Due to Lack of Specific Documents?
Data Privacy In The Era Of Digital Demands
What relief has been granted against ‘Double Taxation’ under Section 90 of the Income Tax Act, 1961?
Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement
Whether the Homebuyer would be treated as “Financial Creditor” under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016?
Employment of Foreign Nationals in India
Essentials of Intellectual Property Rights Transfer Agreement
Whether the Adjudicating Authority can issue a Show Cause Notice under FEMA for the offense commenced under FERA?
Whether IBC Code will Prevail over the SARFAESI Act and PBPT Act?
Robo Advisors: Introducing the Era of Automated Investment Advice – Part I
Dispute Resolution Mechanism of SEBI
Public WiFi and Data Privacy Concerns Amid Free Surfing
Mandatory Deduction of 1/3rd of Land Value is Ultra Vires the CGST Act
Safeguarding Trade Secrets in the Era of Digitization
FinTech Primer – The Landscape of FinTech in India
Seriously Disputed Interim Relief cannot be granted by the Arbitral Tribunal
Evaluation of Data Privacy Concerns and Introduction of ‘Bring your Own Devices’ in Organizations
Indirect Tax Implications on Computer Software
The Interplay Between Information Technology and Intellectual Property: Part II
Suspended Directors cannot escape from their duty of signing Financial Statements of the Corporate Debtor during CIRP
Smart Contracts and Distributed Ledger Technology – The Catalyst for Growth of FinTech Sector in India.
Notice Invoking Arbitration cannot be Waived Off by Mere Nomination of Arbitrator by the Parties
Data Protection Laws and Reforms in the APAC Region
E-Way Bill System under the GST Regime
The Interplay Between Information technology and Information Property: Part I
Implications of “SANDBOX” in the Fintech Industry: Innovations in Insurance
Appointment of Arbitrator by Courts
Essentials of Privacy Policies
Counterfeiting of Products vis-à-vis Infringement of Intellectual Property Rights
Digital Banking Units – A Stepping Stone Towards Digital India
Non-Poaching Agreements and Their Relevance in Employment Laws
Jurisdiction of Arbitral Tribunals
India’s Data Accessibility and Use Policy, 2022
Suspension of GST Registration
Delhi High Court Passes John Doe Order Against Several Social Media Platforms and Accounts
Whether Decree Holders can be Treated at Par with Financial Creditors?
Digital Payments: UPI – Revolutionizing the Future of Payments in India.
Appointment of Arbitrator
Data Protection Bill, 2021
Input Tax Credit Mechanism
Patent Protection in Pharmaceutical Industry
InsurTech – The Catalyst for growth of the Indian Insurance Sector
Tax Exemption on Gratuity Post Amendment
Enforcement of Interim Arbitral Awards in India
Employees’ Privacy Rights
Interplay of Right to Privacy and Search and Seizure under Indirect Tax Laws
Trademark Infringement – Know Your Rights
Whether Superseded Directors are entitled to the CoC Meeting?
The RBI paves way for FinTech Companies to Access Credit Information as “Specified Users”
A Passing Usage of ‘Arbitration’ cannot result into creation of an Arbitration Agreement
Users’ Privacy Perception and Acceptance of Voice Based Digital Assistants
Faceless Assessment Scheme under the Income Tax Act, 1961
Broadcasting Rights versus Intellectual Property Rights: The ‘83’ Film
SEBI’s Innovation Sandbox – Facilitating Future Innovation
‘Sum in Dispute’ to include the value of Claims and Counterclaims
Data Privacy vis-à-vis Cybersecurity: Part II
Unblocking of Input Tax Credit
Accused Cannot be Prosecuted Under Section 138 of NI Act Merely Because they are Director of the Company
Trademark Similar or Identical to a Well-Known Trademark Cannot Be Registered Even In Respect of Dissimilar Goods
An overview of Cross-Border Insolvency in India
Digital Payments: Prepaid Payment Instrument – A Step Towards Future of Payments in India
Court cannot appoint Arbitrator when Arbitral Tribunal is already constituted with the Parties’ Consent
International Court of Justice
Data Privacy vis-à-vis Cybersecurity: Part I
Contract to be read as a Composite Whole to Determine the Nature of Services Supplied
Interplay of IPR and Sports
‘Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs)’ and its Legalities
High Court Cannot Remand the Matter to the Same Arbitrator without the Parties’ Consent
Impact of the UL Agreement Amendment on Data Privacy
SEZ Unit Entitled to Claim Refund of Unutilized ITC
Delhi High Court on Distinction between Infringement and Passing Off
Regulatory Sandbox – The Road Map for FinTech Innovation
Settlement with Contractors is not Binding on Workmen of Similar Nature
Standards for Conduct of International Arbitration
Tracing the History of the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019
Expenditure Incurred by Pharmaceutical Companies in Gifting Freebies to Doctors is not Deductible under Section 37
Role of Intellectual Property in M&A Transactions
Digital Currency: is it Boon or Bane for the Economic Development
Alternate Dispute Resolution in Sports
Burden of Proof of Gainful Employment Lies on the Employee
Big Data in Healthcare: Addressing the Current Security Challenges of Electronic Health Systems
A Leap Forward in India-UAE Bilateral Relations: Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
Taxation of ESOPs: Pre & Post Budget 2022-23
Key Legal Disputes Arising in the FMCG Sector
Future of Fintech: Analysis of IFSC Authority Scheme, 2022
An Insight into the Compliance of Employment Laws
Virtual Reality in Arbitration: An Emerging Phenomenon in the Post-Pandemic World
Data Privacy in Pharmaceutical Industry in India
Minimum Alternate Tax
Copyright cannot be Claimed over the Game of Cricket, Delhi High Court Refuses to Stay Legends League
Protective Provisions under the Employment Contracts
Numberless Cards for Teenagers in India: An Innovative Step Towards Digital Economy
Enforcement of Interim Awards of Foreign Seated Arbitration in India
Impact of Artificial Intelligence Based Data Collection Systems on Data Privacy
Citizenship Based Taxation
Counterfeiting and its Impact on the Pharma Industry
Overview of Employment Laws in India
Role of NPCI in Promoting Digital Payments in India and its Regulations
Arbitration Allowed after Approval of Corporate Insolvency Resolution Plan
Data Privacy in the Era of Social Media
GST Implications on Banking and Insurance Sector
Procedure and Protection of Intellectual Property Rights in the FinTech Industry
Outsourcing of Payment and Settlement-related Activities by Payment System Operators – The Framework
Preferred Rules of International Arbitration for FinTech Disputes
Compliance with regards to Protection of Consumer Data in the FinTech Sector
Tax Implications on FinTech Companies: A Global Perspective
IP Legal Disputes and Challenges Arising in Fintech Industry
The Scale Based Regulation for NBFC’s – The New Norm
The Procedure and Relevance of Domestic & International Arbitration for FinTech Disputes
Data Privacy Policy and Concerns for FinTech Companies in India
Tax Implications on the FinTech Industry
IP Financing in the FinTech Industry
Regulations of Digital Investment Platforms In India – Mutual Fund
International Arbitration of Cryptocurrency Disputes: The Binance Fiasco
Data Empowerment and Protection Architecture
Impact of Correction of Inverted Duty Structure
Cryptocurrency and IPR in India- A Legal Perspective
Regulation of Digital Investment Platforms in India – Equity and Stock Market
Courts can Entertain an Application after Constitution of Arbitral Tribunal: SC
Data Localisation: A Legal Perspective
Taxation on Cryptocurrency: Global Perspective
An Overview of the High Court of Delhi Rules Governing Patent Suits, 2021
FinTech and Cryptocurrency – The Next Economic Revolution
Comprehending the ‘Seat’ versus ‘Venue’ Debate
Data Breach in Blockchain Technology
Comparative Advertisement versus Product Disparagement: Tug of War between Leading Brands
Implications of Indirect Tax on Cryptocurrency
WealthTech Industry in India: Unfolding the Premier Account of FinTech
Construction Arbitration – Part VIII
Impact of Regulating Cryptocurrency on Data Security Concerns: An International Perspective
Implications of Direct Tax on Cryptocurrency
Violation of Fair Competition: Competition Commission of India Imposes Heavy Penalty on Breweries
Cryptocurrencies- Web 3.0 Version
Neo Banking: An Evolution in the Digital Banking Era
Construction Arbitration – Part VII
Data Security Concerns Pertaining to Cryptocurrency
GST Implications During the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process
CARS24 v. Aman Nagpal: An Overseas Domain Dispute of Trademark Infringement
Know-Hows of Payment Aggregators
Construction Arbitration – Part VI
Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019- Its Impact on M&A Transactions
Applicability of GST on Liquidated Damages
Challenges in Patent Development and Patent Litigation in India
Digital Payment Systems: Security Controls Mechanism
Construction Arbitration – Part V
Legal Framework Governing Data Protection and M&A Transactions in India
Implications of GST on the FMCG Industry
Comparative Advertising vis-à-vis Trademark Infringement
Digital Payment System in India: A Step Towards Cashless Society
Construction Arbitration – Part IV
Role of Data Privacy in M&A Transactions- Part I
Sunset Review of Anti-Dumping Measures
DREAM11 versus FANDREAM11 – Trademark Tug of War
KYC: Interplay between Data Privacy and FinTech – Part II
Construction Arbitration – III
The Android 12 Beta: A False Sense of Control
Anti-Dumping Duty: Creating a Level Playing Field
Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill 2021: From Disguised Censorship to Threatening Freedom of Creativity
KYC: Interplay between Data Privacy and FinTech – Part I
Construction Arbitration – Part II
Data Privacy Concerns: Unique Health Identifier
Analysis of the Foreign Trade Policy 2021-26
WOODLAND and WOODLEY – A Tug for Trademark
Grey Areas of KYC: Challenges arising in Digital World
Construction Arbitration – Part I
Breach of Information with respect to Data Privacy
Amendment to Bills of Entry cannot be denied by the Customs Authorities
Traditional Knowledge as Intellectual Property
Video KYC: Customer Identification the Virtual Way
Arbitrability of Disputes under Sections 241 and 242 of the Companies Act, 2013
Data Privacy Impact Assessment of Digital Solutions Used in the Pandemic (Part III)
Levy of Goods and Services Tax on Immovable Property
SURROGATE ADVERTISING
Précis of Regulatory Framework and Compliances for KYC in India
Arbitral Award cannot be Unreasonably Set Aside under the Umbrella of ‘Patent Illegality’
Legal Overview of Data Privacy Impact Assessment (Part II)
Anti Profiteering Measures in Real Estate
Calcutta High Court Eliminates the Dilemma between Trademark Infringement and Passing Off
Overview of Know Your Customer (KYC) Verification
Arbitration Reference Can Be Declined If Dispute In Question Does Not Correlate To Arbitration Agreement
Introduction to Data Privacy Impact Assessment (Part I)
Conundrum of Extended Limitation Period in GST Regime
The Paradigm Shift in Intellectual Property in the Era of Artificial Intelligence
Effects of Personal Data Protection Bill on Account Aggregator Platform
Arbitrability of Tenancy Disputes in India
Grey Areas: Understanding the Way Forward
GST on Reimbursement of Expenses
Identification Procedure for Deceptively Similar Trade Names Laid Down by Bombay High Court
Sphere of Regulatory Compliances for Account Aggregators
Investment Treaty Arbitration – An Indian Perspective
Grey Areas (Part V): Privacy by Design
GST on Charitable and Religious Trusts
Gift City and IPR- A Rising Duo in FinTech Industry
Consent Management and Data Protection in the Account Aggregator Ecosystem
Two Tier Arbitration in India
Grey Areas (Part IV): Data Protection in Internet of Things (IoT) with reference to the Healthcare Sector
Impact and Challenges of the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products Scheme
Amul Wins Its First Trademark Infringement Case Outside India
Robust Framework of Account Aggregators: A Novel Ecosystem to Share and Access Financial Information
Patent Illegality as a Ground to Set Aside Arbitral Award
Grey Areas (Part III): Non-Personal Data
Refund of Unutilised Input Tax Credit cannot be claimed on Input Services
Importance of Strong IP Portfolio for Fintech Startups to Acquire Easy Funding
Introduction to Account Aggregator – The Ecosystem
Minimal Interference of Courts in Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards
Grey Areas (Part II): Data Anonymisation
FAQs on the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Export Products Scheme
ITC Limited Agrees to Amicably Resolve the Trademark Dispute with Britannia Limited
TReDS Platform: Regulatory Compliances for MSMEs
Section 27 of The Arbitration Act & Remedies Against Such Orders
Grey Areas (Part I) – Data Encryption
How To Set Up a TReDS Platform
The Conundrum of Arbitrability of Fraud in Disputes
Structure of Share Transfer Agreements – II
Overview of Share Transfer Agreements – I
Data Privacy Assurance Standards
Attachment of Property under GST
Comparative Advertisement and Trademark Infringement
TReDS and Invoice Discounting: Alleviating MSME’s Financial Woes
TReDS and Invoice Discounting: Alleviating MSME’s Financial Woes
Legal Issues Faced and Safeguards Required under Franchise Agreements – IV
Arbitration Clause in an Unstamped Document – An ‘Existential’ Crisis
Job Works Agreement
Duties and Responsibilities of the Franchisor and the Franchisee – III
Structural Intricacies of Franchise Agreements – II
Overview of Franchise Agreements – I
International Scenario and Judicial Precedents for Software Agreements – II
Overview of Software Agreements – I
Best Practices Pertaining to IT Contracts – III
Safeguards and Foreign Collaborations in Technology Transfer Agreement – II
Essential Clauses of IT Contracts – II
Overview of Technology Transfer Agreement – I
Overview of IT Contracts – I
No Right to Be Forgotten In Case of Redaction of Court Records
Grey Areas Under NDAs- III
Grey Areas and Clauses to be Negotiated in a Share Purchase Agreement – II
Structure of NDAs- II
Overview of Share Purchase Agreements – I
Understanding NDAs- I
Issues Pertaining to IPR Usage Agreements- II
Structural Intricacies of IPR Usage Agreements- I
Credit Note under GST
Drafting a Joint Venture Agreement & Potential Issues in Joint Ventures – II
Overview of Joint Venture Agreements – I
E-RUPI – A New Milestone In Indian Economy
Employment Contracts & Safeguards Provided for Employees – III
Seat & Venue in an Arbitration
Issues Pertaining to Employment Contracts – II
Information in The Public Domain: Right to Be Forgotten (Part 2)
Horse Race Clubs are liable to pay GST only on Commission and not the entire Bet Amount
Overview of Employment Contracts – I
Protection of IPR Around The World
E-Rupi: A New Milestone in Indian Economy
The Choice of Seat is a Manifestation of Party Autonomy
Down The Rabbit Hole: Right to be Forgotten in The Digital Age
MobiKwik Data Breach: Personal Data Exposed on the Dark Web
The Data Breach Saga: Dominos Data Security Breach Ringing Alarm Bells For The Legislators
No Service Tax On Food Served As ‘TAKE AWAY’ Or ‘PARCEL’
How Open Banking is disrupting the Traditional Banking Ecosystem in India?
The Data Breach Saga: CAT Candidates’ Personal Data Exposed On The Dark Web
The Data Breach Saga: Air India Passenger Data Breach – Worse Than It Looks
Courts do not sit in Appeal over Arbitrator’s decision – Not to interfere with Arbitral Award
Hacking & Data Theft attract provisions under the IPC
Inter Corporate Loan With interest Provision Will Be A Financial Debt
What is Trade Dress In India?
Cess Is An Admissible Refund When Not Transitioned
How To Make A Will At Home During A Pandemic
Liability of Personal Guarantor not Discharged Even on Approval of Resolution Plan
Conflict between Arbitration Act & Electricity Act – Electricity Act will prevail
Authorised Person under Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code
Legal Challenges For Media & Entertainment Industry Amidst Covid-19
Indian Party Investment in AIF under Automatic Route
Pre-Packaged Insolvency Resolution Process-V
Pre-Packaged Insolvency Resolution Process – Impact & Challenges
Pre-Packaged Insolvency Resolution Process-IV
Pre-Packaged Insolvency Resolution Process-I
Pre-Packaged Insolvency Resolution Process-III
Pre-Packaged Insolvency Resolution Process-II
Revival of GST Registration Cannot Be Subject To Assessment
Compliances under NBFC (P2P) Direction, 2017-V
No GST can be demanded from Buyer for fault of Seller
Interpretation of An Agreement By Courts
NBFC and P2P modalities in Digital lending-IV
Choose Digital Lending Models In India-III
Set Up of Digital Lending Platform -II
Digital Lending – The way forward-I
Suo Motu Petitions of HC and SC’s During Covid-19
Provisional Attachment in GST must be after Formation of Opinion and an Observance of Principles of Natural Justice
Vaccination – An Employer’s Perspective
Whether any further Excluded Period will be declared by SC
Acknowledgment of debts in Balance Sheet to Construe Limitation
Amendment of Section 31 of IBC is Retrospective in Nature
CCI – No to Blockchain Tech for Anti Competition Enterprising
Regulatory Framework for SPAC in India
SPAC for New Businesses and Startups
Capital Structure of SPAC
Advantages and Disadvantanges of SPAC
Is SPAC a better Alternative than IPO?
Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC)
Novation Review Not Entertainable under Section 11 Application
Data Theft Continues While India Awaits Personal Data Protection Bill
Product Recall and Product liability-IV
Product Recall Under Various Laws-III
Product Liability under Consumer Protection Law-II
Product Liability & Product Recall
What Makes A Professional ?
Contract Management: Post Covid – 19
Analysis of Definition of “Wages”
Tata Sons (Private) Limited Vs Cyrus Pallonji Mistry- An End of Saga
How Uniform Code on Wages will be Useful?
Why Unified Code on Wages?
CSR in Pre GST Era
Companies Accounts Amendment Rules, 2021
Bollywood Vs Media – Is a Public Person a Public Property?
IBC to become again an Active Volcano from 25th March,2021
Supreme Court Orders for complete Waiver Of Compound Interest For Borrowers
India-Mauritius CECPA
Constitution of India and Reservation
What is the IPR Policy of Your Organisation?
VAT in Oman – A Reality in Making
DRI officer not even a proper officer under Section 28
Personal Liberty under Article 21 and Data Privacy in Investigations
Information Technology (GIDMEC)Rules,2021- Facing Hurdles
Arbitration & Conciliation (Amendment) Act 2021 Notified
OTT Rules will be in a New Avatar – ITR(GIDMEC),2021
A contract is void if prohibited by a statute under a Penalty
Information Technology Rules,2021
Input Tax Credit can be claimed for ‘distributable’ promo merchandise
Interest cannot be levied on tax which is paid by the way of adjustment from the balance ITC
Definition of Supply and Consideration is universal, all-inclusive and without any restrictions or exceptions
Transitional Credit claimed on successfully filed GST Tran-1 cannot be rejected merely due to lack of Technical Glitches on GSTN
Refund of ITC is not available for input services under Inverted Duty Structure
Notification shall come into force by Publication in Official Gazette and not on the date of issue
MSME Legal Safeguards and Provisions
Unregistered Partnership Firm’s Petition and Bar of Limitation under Section 9 of the Code
Arbitration Agreement with No Seat – Where to file Section 11 Application?
Suspension of IBC Provisions Extended by 3 Months
No back-door Entry for Defaulters
Taxability of Supply of Wellness or Therapy Services under GST
Limitation Period for Enforcement of a Foreign Award
Debt Confirmation Letter = Fresh Limitation Period
Decree Holder ≠ Financial Creditor
Arbitrability of Fraud
Personal Loan ≠ Financial Debt
Dichotomy of Inability to Pay-Off Debts and Committing Default
Anti-Arbitration Injunction
Independence of Resolution Professional: Test of Biasness
Law of Limitation for Execution of Decrees from Reciprocating Territories
SEZ Units entitled to Claim Refund of Unutilized ITC
Power of IRP to liquidate Corporate Debtor during CIRP without taking any step for Resolution
Interest on Delayed GST Payments applicable Prospectively
Procedural Flexibility to decide Jurisdictional Issue under Section 16
Trademark Protection for Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
Recovery of Dues by Co-operative Banks
Promoter/director of MSME’s considered as “wilful defaulter” allowed to provide Resolution Plan under Section 230
Whether Export of Patented Product for Commercial Value is Exempted under Section 107-A of the Patent Act, 1970?
Overlap between MSMED Act and Arbitration Act
Foreign Entity can initiate Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process
Rule to Amend an Arbitration Petition
Validity of Circular restricting the scope of Inverted Duty Structure
Order VII Rule 11 of CPC Object, Purpose and the Determining Test
Supreme Court Guidelines on Identification of Preferential Transactions
Enforcement of Foreign Award granting a put option subject to challenges under FEMA
Arbitration v. Commercial Courts
Product Liability Law & Product Recalls in India
Insolvency Professional Fees: In a Fix?
Section 29A – Prospective or Retrospective?
Extraction-To conduct a successful Idea-Expression Dichotomy
No Addition of Cause of Action to Defeat the Arbitration Clause
Degrading the Goodwill of E-commerce Companies by Rogue Websites
Limitation Period to file an Appeal IN NCLAT during Covid -19
Attachment of Assets during Liquidation
Foreign Seated Arbitration
Patent Marking – Display the Protection
Idea Expression Dichotomy under Copyright
Subsequent Cause of Action from Same Agreement – Jurisdiction of Court Not Barred Under Section 9 (3)
How to draft Force Majeure Clause after Covid-19 ?
Second Appeal – The requirement of Substantial Question of Law
The Consumer Protection Act, 2019
Optional Arbitration Clause – Is it a good option?
Intersection of Copyright and Insolvency laws
WhatsApp Message as An Electronic Evidence
Setting off dues during Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process
Have you met the Legal Dracula?
IP Financing – An International and Indian Perspective
Estonian Corporate Income Tax – State of the Art Tax solution
“Contract of Service” or “Contract for Service”?
Whether Liaison Office is a Permanent Establishment?
FAQs – MSME Notified & Unveiled
Fast Track Arbitration In India
Extension of Patent Procedural Timelines in the wake of Covid-19
Transitional ITC – An Endless Chronicle
Finality of Foreign Award and definition of “Pre-Existing Dispute”
Sunset Clause for SEZ?
The Dichotomy of Seat and Venue of Arbitration Continues
Compulsory Licensing Diluting the Rights of a Patentee
Mediation – Easy & Speedy Settlement
Advertisement, Marketing & Promotion Expenses (AMP) – A Tale of Controversy
Losing Party cannot seek an Order under Section 34 of the Act
I&B Code, 2016 v. Arbitration, 1996
Monopoly cannot be claimed on Words being Common to Trade
Decriminalisation of Cheque Bouncing
Payment of Rent during Covid-19 Lockdown
Stay on NCLT Order Initiating CIRP against MSME
Brief Order a must for ‘Advertisement before Acceptance’ of Trademark
Multiple Arbitrations Under Section 34 of the Act
Dispute of a Family Trademark not a Trademark Dispute but a Family Dispute
Territorial Jurisdiction of a Court for Enforcement of Award
Prospective Application of enhanced IBC threshold for CIRP
Alternatives to I&B Code for Restructuring under Section 230 of The Companies Act, 2013
Force Majeure & Contractual Obligations during Covid- 19
Law to protect Internet Companies – Section 230 under Review. Does India needs such a Law?
Pandemic Legal intelligence Infrastructure & Energy Projects
Letter of Credit and Force Majeure
Decriminalization of Compoundable Offences
Constitutional Validity of Clause (f) of Section 43B of the Income Tax Act, 1961
Scope of Challenge Against Enforcement of Award under Section 48(1)(B) – “Otherwise Unable to Present Its Case”
Appointment of an “Affiliate” Arbitrator Not eligible under Seventh Schedule
Domestic Award can be Set Aside, If Irrational And Perverse – Supreme Court
Promotional Schemes Post Covid 19 – A GST Perspective
Artificial Intelligence vis-à-vis Patents: Understanding the Dynamics
Tele-medicine: A New Normal Future in India
Drone Regulations in India
Key Decisions – 40th GST Council Meeting
IBC Ordinance-FAQ’s- Why, What, When & Whether?
AI & ITS EFFECTS ON ARBITRATION
Litigation Financing- General Perspective
Disclosures by Listed Entities Under the “LODR REGULATIONS” including SEBI Circular dated 20th May, 2020
SEZs – Relaxations During Pandemic
Guaranteed Emergency Credit Line (GECL) FAQs – MSMEs & Business Enterprises
FAQs – MSMEs, Street Vendors and Farmers Announcements of 1st June, 2020
FTP – Relaxations w.r.t. MEIS & SEIS
CESTAT on Refund of CVD and SAD – Paid to regularize import made under Advance Authorization
Companies moving from China to India – What to expect?
Delhi HC on Domain Name and Anti-Injunction Suit
RCM Liability on Government Services
Rights of the Registered Trademark Holder vis-à-vis Prior User of a Descriptive Trademark
Medical Negligence- Can it be pardoned?
Contractual Agreements during and post COVID-19
Legal drawbacks in the framework of Co-working Spaces
Jio-Facebook Deal – Impact in India: Giants Unite
Virtual Teaching and Copyright: How Fair is Fair Use?
Relationship between a Client & Foreign Law Firm – “Commercial”
Amendment in Mutual Agreements Procedure (MAP) Rules -A taxpayer’s tool reinvented
CBDT Clarification on Tax Residency – A Scope for New Interpretation
Reduction in Contribution to the Provident Fund – 14 FAQs
Pandemic Legal Intelligence – Lockdown 4.0 – MHA Notifies
Introduction of Digital Services Tax in Brazil – CIDE-digital
Telecommunication Sector in wake of Covid – 19 Pandemic
Workplace Guidelines – Preventive Measures Against Covid – 19
Reliefs announced by Ministry of Finance – 13.05.2020 Q&A – Unveiled
Interpretation of Section 14A & Exception to the Rule 34(5) of Income Tax Rules, 1963 in view of Covid-19
MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE- Can it be pardoned?
Cryptocurrency in COVID-19 times
Green IP – Way Forward To Sustainability
The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 – A Saviour
Amendment in Mutual Agreements Procedure (MAP) Rules
Interplay of Arbitration Agreements and stamping requirements
Supreme Court on Waiver of Right to Object
Medical Devices- A Perspective Under The Medical Devices (Amendment) Rules, 2020
Self Reliant Package for India
TRAN-1 Credit : Time is the Essence for Substantive Right
Interplay between Patents and Trade Secrets
Challenges and Drawbacks of IBC Pre-Pack Scheme
Digital Health vis-à-vis Intellectual Property Rights
The Code on Social Security, 2019
Taxability of Dividend – Pre & Post Budget Analysis
Pre-Packaged Deals in IBC
Drafting of an effective Arbitration Agreement
Suspension of The Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code Provisions – Boon or Bane?
Extension of Limitation Period in Arbitration
Biggest Webinar on Covid-19 Pandemic Legal Intelligence with 5 Jurisdiction and 5 Law Firms
Pandemic Legal Intelligence- Direct Tax and International Tax Perspective- Part I
Pandemic Legal Intelligence- CSR in COVID-19- A Ready Referencer
Pandemic Legal Intelligence- Impact on Insurance Sector
Execution and Stamping of Agreements during COVID-19- A Ready Referencer
Analysis of Finance Act, 2020 vis-à-vis GST
RBI Announcement in Covid-19 Phase in India
Financial Package and Reliefs During Covid-19
Threshold enhanced with force majeure awaited in IBC due to COVID-19
Reliefs and relaxations in tax announced due to COVID-19
GST Council- Meeting & the Mandate
IBC – Threshold Limit for CIRP to be Enhanced
Force Majeure In India during Covid-19
AAR can decide upon the place of supply under CGST Act
No Ban on Cryptocurrencies in India – Supreme Court of India
SC Dismisses SLP of Department for TRAN-1 Credit
Vivad se Vishwas-a lifetime opportunity to settle litigations
IGST on Ocean Freight are Ultra vires & Unconstitutional
IBBI( Liquidation Process)(Amendment)Regulations
OTS Proposal is an acknowledgement of debt : NCLT
“Venue” of arbitration to be “Seat”of arbitration
IBC Amendments Through An Ordinance on 28th December,2019
Specific Relief Under Contract in India
If a demand notice under IBC returns undelivered
When High Court Can Entertain Writ Petition Under IBC, 2016
Procedural Law & GST Rate Changes
Financial Service Provider Under IBC
Popularity of marriage in decline
Broken Bonds: rights after a divorce
MAT IS ABOLISHED – FM ANNOUNCES OTHER REFORMS
FOOD SAFETY STANDARDS- THE INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE USA, CANADA, JAPAN, SINGAPORE AND INDIA
A guide to wills and divorce
FOOD SAFETY AND STANDARDS (ADVERTISING AND CLAIMS) REGULATIONS, 2018 – A DEEPER DIVE INTO COMPLIANCE
IF THE APPELLANT HAD APPROACHED APPROPRIATE FORUM FOR APPROPRIATE REMEDY IN TIME WITH CONTINUOUS CAUSE OF ACTION, THEN THE CLAIM IS NOT BARRED BY LIMITATION
NCLAT Approves Resolution Plan for Shell Companies
PROTOCOL AMENDING THE DOUBLE TAXATION AVOIDANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN INDIA AND CHINA
MERE EXISTENCE OF ALTERNATIVE FORUMS IS NOT A BAR TO EXERCISE WRIT JURISDICTION
Five recent judgments on the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016
IMPLEADING FOREIGN COMPANY IN AN ARBITRATION PROCEEDING
WITHDRAWAL OF INDIA FROM THE US’ GENERAL SYSTEM OF PREFERENCE (GSP) TRADE PROGRAM – AN IMPACT ANALYSIS
MORATORIUM INAPPLICABLE TO THIRD PARTY ASSETS
DEMAND NOTICE ON THE CORPORATE DEBTOR IN ITS REGISTERED OFFICE OR CORPORATE OFFICE
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA ON WHAT SHALL CONSTITUTE ‘BASIC WAGES’
Doctrine of Merger
INSOLVENCY OF BINANI CEMENT – A CASE STUDY
Important Orders of NCLAT under IBC
No Moratorium On Insolvency of Subsidiary Company During Pendency of CIRP of Parent Holding Company
NCLT HAS NO POWER TO CONVERT A CIRP INTO FAST TRACK CIRP, EXTEND CIRP PROCESS BEYOND 270 DAYS AND REJECT THE FEES OF RP ALREADY FIXED BY COC
“Seat of Arbitration” and “Venue of Arbitration” Cannot Be Used Synonymously
MULTINATIONALS TO FILE COUNTRY-BY-COUNTRY REPORT LOCALLY
BLOCKCHAIN & IPR
Recourse To IBC Is Not Maintainable If Existence Of Debt Is Disputed – IBC Is Not A Recovery Forum
Arbitration Clause Cannot Oust The Jurisdiction Of Consumer Courts
Case Study On Resolution Process in Essar Steel – Part 1
Triple Identity Test For Infringement In Trademark
Is your Contract Safe ?
Ambiguity in Tax Exemption Notification-SC Constitution Bench
Moratorium under IBC Not Applicable on Section 138 of NI Act
INCORPORATION OF AN ARBITRATION CLAUSE
Supplier under MSMED Act
Res Judicata Vs Principle of Consistency
HOME BUYERS IN THE CLUB OF FINANCIAL CREDITORS
Foreign Exchange Management (Cross Border Merger) Regulations, 2018
Whether the limitation act applies on I & B code
IBC – A Savior for Employees
Companies Act Vs Limitation Act
ANTI – PROFITEERING – A LAW TO CURB UNJUST PROFIT
Highlights of Union Budget 2018 – 2019
The September spike in divorce
Diversity in family law
Divorce in the UK today
Divorce and mental health problems
A week in family law: Domestic abuse
Broken law, prorogation and more
New Cheque Bounce Provisions- 143A & 148
GST intelligence in 2018 – IDT, Finance, Management
Maintenance of Books of Accounts for Supply through an Auction under GST
Essential Criteria For Financial Creditor Under IBC
Lawyers Notice For Operational Creditor & Bank Certificate Under IBC
Promoter v. Co-Promoter In RERA
Arbitration intelligence VIA Transfer Pricing
Insolvency Ordinance Faces Challenge
Changes & Implication -Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in US
Arbitration- When Corporate Veil Can Be Pierced ?
Foreign Trade Policy- Mid Term Review,2017
Changes & Impact Under IBC Through Changes By Ordinance
SUPREME COURT OF UK ON WARRANTY UNDER CONTRACT
Press Release on Anti- Profiteering
Supreme Court on Arbitration, November 2017
“Majority Rights“ under Section 15 of RERA
VAT IN UAE- 1ST JANUARY 2018
IBC AND GST – GAME CHANGERS IN LAW
Dispute And Litigation Management In India
Heal and Deal Export Benefits – A Balancing Act of GST Council
GST COUNCIL MEETING ON 6TH OCTOBER 2017
Change in GST Rates In September 2017
Existence of Dispute Under IBC-SC
Is Your Contract GST Protected ?
Legality Of Oral Order Pronounced In Court
Writs in GST Era
Input Service Distributor
ISSUES OF FORM GSTR-1 and FORM GSTR-2 with FORM GSTR-3B
Late Fee Waived For FORM GSTR-3B
How to issue E-Way Bill in GST
E Way Rules Under CGST Rules,2017
Extension of time limit for filing intimation for composition levy
GST TRANSITIONAL RELIEF BY EXTENSION OF TIME LIMIT
A typical child arrangements case
PRE & POST GST Prices Under Surveillance
Legal Services Under Reverse Charge Basis Under GST
GST AND MRP – MRP STICKERS STICKERS UPTO SEPTEMBER
LUT FOR EXPORTER UNDER GST
Export Procedure Under GST From 1st July 2017
Changes In FTP Provisions for GST regime w.e.f. 01.07.2017
HSN Code on Tax Invoice
1st July 2017 Notified As Appointed Day
Registration Exemption to Service Providers Recognised For RCM
CGST RULES,2017
Petnups: Dogs and divorce
GST – A PRACTICAL BUSINESS TAX
The right divorce lawyer for you
Well known Trademarks In India
First Schedule:- Trade Mark Rules 2017
Trademark Rules,2017 in India
GST Training in India
GST Implementation Services in India
GST Will Be Implemented From 1st July 2017
GST – Two Way Implementation Approach Required
Budget 2017 Proposed Changes in Laws in India
GST Rate Slabs
Finalisation of GST Rules by March 2017
GST And How It Works
Finalisation of 3 GST Laws & GST Roll Out on 1st July 2017
Budget 2017-REPEAL OF THE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CESS
Budget 2017- Goods and Services Tax
Budget 2017- Changes in Income Tax
Conference on Contracts & Arbitration – Precautions, Perspectives & Remedies
2nd Phase of Enrolment on GSTN on 7th January 2017 onwards
Supply Redefined in Revised Draft GST Act,2016
Factors and Parameters For Consideration In An Anticipatory Bail
Impact of GST on products, services and/or industries
What Makes A Professional- Investment of Time
GST Can be Deferred upto June-July 2017
No Service Tax on Card Transactions of upto Rs 2000
IncomeTax Proposed Salient Features of New Income Disclosure Scheme
GST Implementation in India Is A Half Hearted Attempt
Whether GST Will Be a Reality from 1st April, 2017?
Anti Profiteering Incorporated in Revised Model GST Act,2016
Revised Draft Model IGST Act By GST Council Secretariat
Revised Draft Model GST Act By GST Council Secretariat
GST Council Meeting Postponed to First Week of December 2016
GST Registration Verus GST Enrolment
No Annual Return To Be Filed For F.Y 2015-16
Frequently Asked Questions For Enrolment On GST System Portal
GST Enrolment Activation Process Started
Pre-deposit in an Appeal
GST Rates Finalised By GST Council
GST – 8th November 2016 To Be A Landmark Day
GST Council – A Battle Has Just Begun
GST Council- GST Rate Slabs
GST Council Concludes on Exemption & Control Of Assessee
500 FAQs on GST
500 FAQ on GST
GST Era -Responsibility & Role of Finance & Accounts Department of Every Organisation or Company
14 States and 1 Capital Union Territory Ratify GST Bill
Maharastra Assembly Became 10 to Ratify GST Bill
Nagaland Assembly became 8th State to ratify GST Bill
GST Implementation in An Organisation
GST Implementation- Is It Too Early Or Uncertain
GST Stages Before April,2017
Salient Features of the GST Bill Passed in Rajya Sabha
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Goods and Services Tax (GST)
GST Bill Finally Passed on 3rd August 2016
GST Bill May Pass But Can Again Face Parliament As Finance Bill
Simplified Central Excise Norms for Jewellery Sector
Revenue Neutral Rate
GST In India
GST Bill In Rajya Sabha Versus Revenue Neutral Rate
National Company Law Tribunal Rules,2016 Notified
NCLT,Ahmedabad To Be Operational From 1st August 2016
Are You Filing Trademark Applications Cheaply Or Dangerously -III
Are You Filing Trademark Applications Cheaply Or Dangerously -II
Are You Filing Trademark Applications Cheaply Or Dangerously -I
Trademark Public Notice- July ,2016
Companies (cost records and audit) Amendment Rules, 2016
Jurisdiction of NCLT Benches
NCLT Ahmedabad-Jurisdiction
NCLT Versus High Court
NCLT- Principal Bench & New Delhi Bench
Interpretation Of A Term In A Notification
Liberal Interpretation In Beneficial And Promotional Exemption
Foreign Lawyers & Foreign Law Firms To Be Allowed in India
Tax Reforms And GST
No KKC on Services Prior to 31st May 2016- Conditional
Deadly Provisions Of The Draft Goods & Service Tax (GST)Act,2016 -I
Draft GST Act,2016
Delhi HC – No levy of Service Tax on Flats Prior to July 2012
Anti-dumping Duty on Chemical Import from China and Russia
Rule 5A(2) Service Tax Rules, 2004 is Ultra Vires
Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) in GIFT City
National Company Law Tribunal Notified
Powers Of National Company Law Tribunal(NCLT)
Company Law Board Dissolved
Cenvat Credit of Krishi Kalyan Cess (KKC )
Krishi Kalyan Cess – Rate & Effective Date of Levy of KKC
Are You Preventing Disputes Or Interested in Fighting Litigations ONLY
Mere Inaction or Failure Cannot Be A Reason to Invoke Limitation
Honda Gets Patent for Storage Device
Yahoo Gets Indian Patent for Invention to Classify Image
Finance Act, 2016 Is Enacted On 14.05.2016
Rectification of Register Under Trademark Act,1999
Rajya Sabha Passes Five Bills including Finance Bill, 2016
Cenvat Credit Availment Precedes Its Utilisation
Transaction Value When Inputs Are Sold and/Or Transferred
Reforms In London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) For India
Lok Sabha Passes Finance Bill 2016
SC : Capitation Fee Charged by Private Colleges is ‘Illegal’
Supreme Court Mandates Pre-deposit For Early Hearing
Mode of Service Of Legal Notice Under Section 138
Explanation In a Statutory Provision is Not a Substantive Provision
Cheque Bounce , Notice , Complaint & Jurisdiction
A Complaint for Dishonour of Cheque under Section 138
Essential Prerequisite For A Valid And Binding Family Settlement
Plaint Can’t be rejected in Part by a Civil Court
Different Words In Different Statute
Kerala Government Is Gearing To Implement GST
Landmark 17 Guidelines On Condonation of Delay By Supreme Court
Supreme Court On Article 14 & Tax Discrimination -II
Supreme Court On Article 14 & Tax Discrimination -I
Noscitur Principle in Taxation
Courts Cannot Sit in Appeal Against Policy Decisions
Doctrine of Unjust Enrichment
Writ Is A Remedy For Demand Beyond Jurisdiction & Time Barred SCN
Two Ingredients Must For Considering Cargo Handling Service
No interest payable, When Duty Paid Instantly on Detection of Shortage
Service Tax liability, If Not Charged On the Bill Will Be Cum- Tax
Predeposit Cannot Be Attached Under SARFESI ACT
Meaning of Expression ” Entertain” An Appeal
Passing off & Infringement of Trademark
Doctrine of Per Incuriam & Binding Precedent
Supreme Court on Anticipatory Bail -IV
Supreme Court on Anticipatory Bail -III
Supreme Court On Anticipatory Bail -II
Movement On GST Likely in Next Session of Parliament from 25th April 2016
A Judgment Cannot Be Read Like A Statute
Right To Life & Right To Personal Liberty Via Article 21
Supreme Court On Anticipatory Bail -I
SCN Issued Merely on CERA Objection Is Bad In Law
No Suppression of Facts For Invoking Longer Period
Writ Remedy Available Where Two SCN Issued For Same Period
Types Of Agreements – Disputes & Precautions
Section 29 A of The Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996
Time Bound Disposal of Arbitral Proceedings In India
Seven Tips On Successful Arguement from AMLEGALS
Rule 96-ZO, 96-ZP and 96-ZQ Under Compounded levy Are Ultra Vires
No Writ Remedy In Non -Statutory Contract
Writ Jurisdiction In Contractual Matters
Appointment Of Substitute Arbitrator Under Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
Legal Notice Under Section 138 Returned Unclaimed
Section 138 Protects Cheque Bounces Of Honest Drawers
Sine Qua Non For Offence & Legal Notice Under Section 138
Significant Aspects of Cheque Bounce under Section 138
Service of decisions, orders, summons, etc in Excise
How Can Government Ban a Drug Without Cancelling Licence
SC On Maintainability of Intra-Court Appeal
Companies With Over Rs 500 Crore Net-Worth Now to Follow New Accounting Rules
Supreme Court On Policy Of Appointment of Law Officer
Requirement For A TradeMark Registration Application
How To Easily Register A Mark As Trademark in India
Writ Petition Under Article 226 Can Be Instituted By Power of Attorney Holder
What is Sufficient Cause -Part II
What is Sufficient Cause -Part I
Dishonour of Security Cheque Issued For Discharge Of A Debt Or Other Liability
Fresh Investigation or Further investigation In Criminal Trial
Second FIR Not Permissible Under Section173(8) CrPC
Scope of Interference In Second Appeal Under Civil Procedure Code, 1908
Purpose Of The Real Estate (Regulation And Development) Bill, 2016
Who is a Victim under Indian Laws ?
Conditions For Copyright Protection In India
Subsequent Suit Not Barred By Res Judicata
Commercial Agreements & Contracts in India
Rate of Service Tax – Section 67A linked with POT Rules, 2011 To Prevent Disputes
Whether An Arbitrator Has Jurisdiction To Award Interest Or Otherwise
FM Still Optimistic For Passing of GST Bill in April 2016
Full time employee Including Retired Judges not entitled to take up any arbitration
Rights Of Prior User of Trademark Over Prior Registration Of TM
Rights of Registered User Under Section 28, 27 and 29 to 34 -Trade Marks Act, 1999
Change in rate of interest on goods warehoused for export, when cleared to DTA
Retrospective effect to notification No. 01/2016- ST
Budget 2016 -Reduce litigation and providing certainty in taxation
Tax Reforms in Budget 2016-2017 To Boost Ease of doing business in India
Changes in Customs Act,1962, In Budget 2016-2017
Changes in Finance Act,1994, In Budget 2016-2017
Changes in Central Excise Act,1944, In Budget 2016-2017
Service Tax Levy From 01.04.2016 For Services Rendered By Govt Or Local Body
Budget 2016-2017 Highlights & Changes In Indirect Taxes
Service Tax Rate To Increase in Budget 2016
Expect Relaxations In Tax Liability For Startups-Budget 2016
EXPECTATIONS FROM BUDGET 2016
Google Books India Patent for Method to Determine Ad-Spot Value
Supreme Court Issued Notice to Centre over PIL on Establishing National Court of Appeal
Service Tax and Central Excise (Furnishing of Annual Information Return) Rules, 2016.
Cenvat Credit can be allowed on Computer Generated invoices bearing no signature
Cenvat Credit is admissible on sales promotion , It Will Have Retrospective Application
Foreign Nationals are Covered Under Senior Citizens Act
NCDRC -Repudiation of policy claim on the ground of non-disclosure of material facts
Section 125 of the Trademarks Act, 1999 not applicable to the suo moto powers of the Registrar
Difference Between Juristic Person and Natural Person
Withdrawal of department’s appeals pending before HC & CESTAT
Car Lease Scheme of Providing Vehicles to Employees- Not A Service
Power, Coal & Natural Gas Versus GST
CBEC Circular Dtd 10.12.2015 Is Applicable to All Pending Appeals
GST Update As On 5th January 2016
Proposed Changes In Trademark Amendment Rules,2015
Competition Commission of India – Orders As On 31st Dece 2015
The Negotiable Instruments (Amendment) Act, 2015 is Retrospective
GST Update As on 31.12.2015
No GST On Petrol and Other Petroleum Products
GST Updates December 2015
Admissibility of Cenvat Credit on Service Tax Paid on Sales Agency Commission Service
Clarification regarding binding nature of circular and instructions
GST – Negligible Exemptions Are On Card
Indirect Tax Updates On Appeals, Orders & SCN
India and Korea Agreed To Sign MOU To Avoid Double Taxation
Party Will Not Get More Than 45 days for Filing Reply in Consumer Case
Negotiable Instrument Act Ordinance 2015 is Retrospective : SC
Standard GST Rates @17-18% and GST Revenue Neutral Rate @ 15-15.5%- CEA Led Panel Recommends to FM
Draft Goods & Service Tax Act ,2016
GST Draft Act,2016 -An Analysis Part – I
GST May lower product Costs Upto 10%
GST Revenue Neutral Rate ((RNR) To Be around 18%
Clarification Sought On Section 29A of Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Ordinance, 2015
Whether GST Payabale Addtionally If Contract Is Silent ?
Quashing of Proceedings on ground of delay in initiation of criminal proceedings
More Than One Decree May Be Passed At Different Stages of Same Suit
Supreme Court of US – Right To Counsel Is Reasonable Competence
Avoidance of summons & Non-attendance in obedience to summons
GST – 2016 A Truth or Still A Dream Away ?
Validity of MOU & Arbitration Agreement For An Arbitration
Names of Gods Or Holy Books Cannot be Trademarked
Analysis of Married woman’s Property Act, 1874
Rights of lessee even against lessor during subsistence of lease
Fresh Pleadings And Evidence under Civil Procedure Code, 1908
Unjust enrichment can be proved -SC of United Kingdom
Difference between Exempted Goods – Rajasthan VAT Act,2003
Deemed Exports Allowed Under Notification No. 44/2001-C.E(N.T)
Supreme Court Decisions
Service Tax Rate to Be 14.5% From 15th November 2015
Latest Orders of National Green Tribunal(NGT)
E.Cess and S&HE Cess on inputs/ input services & C.G allowed to be utilized for payment of service tax
RBI Says No Fresh Permission to Foreign Law Firms for Liaison Office
Sine Qua Non Of An Agreement
Contracts & Agreement Drafting
Legal profession is not a commercial activity- Three Implications
Are You Prepared For GST in India
Supreme Court Attests The NGT Order for Banning Old Vehicles
President Promulgates Constitution of Commercial Courts and Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Ordinances
Use of may or shall – whether a provision is directory or mandatory
Competition Commission’s Rulings on Competition & Antritrust Laws
Supreme Court On Copyright & High Court On Trademark in A Fortnight
Two Ordinances Passed by Union Cabinet To Fuel Ease of Doing Business In India
Mandatory Deposit for An Appeal Vs Lis prior to 06.08.2014 – An Analysis under Different High Court’s order
Supreme Court Transfers 300 Cases to NGT, Central and State-Level Committee
CBEC Clarifications regarding tower and blades of Wind Operated Electricity Generators
Second Time Duty Paid can be Recredited Suo Moto as it is Deposit In Nature
CCI issues guidelines for Competition Assessment of Legislations and Bills
Bombay HIgh Court Held That Police Can take Suo Moto Action Against Builders
CBEC Issues Guidelines for Valuation of Second Hand Imported Machinery
Rebate Under Rule 18 is Not Subject to Limitation under Section 11B of CEA,1944
SC to Centre and States Government as To Why Do Appeals Drag On ?
SC Strucks NJAC As Unconstitutional – NJAC Versus Collegium
Supreme Court Held That Rebate of Duty is Admissible Both on Inputs and Final Goods
Court does not have the power to validate an invalid law or to legalise impost of tax illegally
Bar Council of India after Directions from Madras High Court
PIL in Supreme Court by TODDLERS i.e as young as 6 months
Draft Report on Refund In GST Regime -August 2015
GST REGISTRATION – Report Of THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS PROCESSES FOR GST
Suo moto re-credit of the credit already reversed is permissible and no refund claim is required
Section 73 can’t be invoked for demand of Service Tax on receiver of G.T.O services
Commissioner(Appeals) Faces The Ire of Tribunal For Not Following The Settled Law
New Guidelines For Clearences From 100%EOU to DTA
Supreme Court On Essential Ingredients of Section138 of N.I.Act
Board Circulars contrary to the judgements of Hon’ble Supreme Court Become Non-Est In Law
Courts on Interpretation of A Proviso
Application filed under section 11(6) for appointment of a Sole Arbitrator
Ordinance Cleared By Cabinet on Arbitration and Conciliation Act ,1996
Supreme Court’s Order staying imposition of service tax on advocates
Supreme Court Stays Imposition of Service Tax on Lawyers
Decisions of National Green Tribunal on Environmental Laws
Important Decisions of Supreme Court
FM Senses Delay in Implementation of GST
Supplies to SEZ developers will not require reversal of 10% amount
Success In A Litigation Is Possible By Strategy, Analysis & Simplicity
“What is Goods & Service Tax ” As Per Supreme Court of Canada
SC Refuses to Stop Yakub Memon’s Hanging
GST Bill May Be Passed In Monsoon Session Of Rajya Sabha
Important Decisions of Supreme Court & High Courts of India
GST Era Pushes Indirect Excise Duty On Textile w.e.f 17th July 2015
Court Allows Video Recording of Proceedings – High Court of Calcutta
J-K’s special status cannot be challenged or altered : J&K High Court
When service tax is paid mistakenly, Section 11B of the Central Excise Act has no application
Recent Decisions of National Green Tribunal (NGT)
conditions, safeguards and procedures for issue of invoices with digital signatures
Recent & Important Decisions of Supreme Court & High Court
Larger Bench of CESTAT On Various Services Prior to 01.06.2007
Shortages In Final Goods & Statements Cannot Conclude Clandestine Removal
Unjust Enrichment U/s 11B of CEA,1944 Is Not Applicable Even When Duty Element Is Recovered From Insurance Company
Intellectual Property Rights – Recent Updates
Supreme Court’s Important Decisions in June-July 2015 – I
Environmental Laws in India Via National Green Tribunal
Cess collected is “duty of excise” in terms of CEA and hence admissible for Rebate
Directive Order Vs Ratio Decidendi
President assents Negotiable Instruments (Amendment) Ordinance, 2015
Cheque Bounce Jurisdiction of Payee U/s 138 & 142 of N.I.Act,1881
Goods & Service Tax (GST) Implementations So Far – Part II
Refund due to reduction of price subsequent to the clearence of goods
Finance Bill, 2015 Receives Presidential Assent on 14.05.2015
Goods & Service Tax (GST) Implementations So Far – Part I
What is Locus Standi
Frequently Asked Q’s & A’s on GST under First Discussion Paper On Goods and Services Tax In India in 2009
Bombay High Court Decision in Salman Khan Case
Bail Is A Law and Jail Is An Exception – Salman Khan
Cenvat Credit in transit sale through Dealer – Registration Dilemma Ended
Goods & Service Tax In India- GST in Time Deadlock
Duty assessed at the supplier unit, cannot be challenged by the officers of recipient unit
Unutilised Cess as on 28.02.2015 Versus Notification No. 12/2015 – C.E (N.T) dtd 30.04.2015
Credit of Education Cess and Secondary and Higher Education Cess Can Be Utilised For Payment of duty of excise
Clearence from DTA to SEZ is Exports- Rebate is Admissible – CBEC Clarifies
An Analysis for Quantum of Pre-deposit for an Appeal under Section 35F of CEA,1944
Clarification On 4% SAD Refund Claim
An Order with clear finding but followed by remand is not proper in law
Budget 2015-Interesting-Querries & Answers-Part –II
Budget 2015-Querries & Answers-Part -I
Mandatory Bomb again attacks Indirect Taxes in Budget 2015-2016
Proposed Penal Provisions for Service Tax In Finance Bill 2015- Part -I
Proposed Section 11AC in Central Excise In Budget 2015-2016
Invoices & Records In Excise & Service Tax With Digital Signature
Indirect Tax Changes -Budget 2015-2016
Assessment on Bill Of Entry Cannot Be Subsided by Subsequent Order By An Equivalent Authority
Refund of Unutilised Credit under Rule 5 of CCR,2004 by a 100%EOU
Appeal to High Court Not Maintainable Against An Order Of Tribunal Passed With Consent
Supreme Court on Nokia Composite Pack vs Battery Charger As An Accessory -An Analysis ?
Goods & Service Tax via Dual GST & GST Council Era Part – I
What is proper service of an order under Section 37C ( 1) (a) of CEA,1944 ?
Re-warehousing of goods imported and/or procured indigenously by EOU/EHTP/STP/BTP units
Amendment to CESTAT Appeal Forms – reg
Authentication of supply invoice/ ARE-3 by the Central Excise Authorities for Claiming Deemed export benefits
Goods & Service Tax (GST) To Roll Out Finally In April 2016
Exemption of Central Excise Duty On Goods donated to flood effected people in the State of Jammu and Kashmir
Interesting Legalities Connected With Customs,Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT)- Part -I
Rule 5 A(2) of Service Tax Rules Re-introduced Via Notification No. 23/2014-ST after being held ultra-vires By High Court of Delhi
construction for Govt Depts & utilised for non-commercial activities are exempted from Service tax
Procedure of service tax refund/exemption to SEZreg.
Clarification on Determination of place of removal
Clarification regarding availment of CENVAT credit after six months
India opposes global plan to make tax arbitration binding in G-20 in Australia
CESTAT has the powers to extend the stay beyond the period of 365 days under the provisions of Section 35C (2A) of the Central Excise Act, 1944
Suo Motto Stay after Mandatory Pre-Deposit under Section 35F w.e.f 06.08.2014
Section 35F of CEA,1944 – Implications w.e.f 06.08.2014