Gujarat High Court Overturns Rajkot Municipal Corporation’s Dismissal of Sweeper Due to Procedural Errors REGULATORY OVERREACH BY RBI: MISCLASSIFYING BPSPs AS PAYMENT SYSTEMS Future of Data Privacy in Quantum Computing Ambiguity in Employment Criteria: Madhya Pradesh High Court Upholds Fairness, Orders Fresh Interview for Disqualified Candidate Analysing FEMA Compliance: Key Highlights of the New Compounding Rules, 2024 Transitional Credit cannot be denied merely because TRAN-1 is filed through branch GST Portal SC Reinstates Job Under Rehabilitation Scheme, Upholds Labour Court Findings Gujarat High Court Mandates Equitable Pay and Promotions for Work Assistants SEBI’s Consultation Paper on Debenture Trustee Reforms: Paving the Way for Ease of Doing Business Safeguarding Privacy in Autonomous Systems and Connected Vehicles: Is Your Data Taking a Backseat? SNDT Women’s University Ordered to Implement 7th Pay Commission Benefits for Retirees How Responsible AI is Responsible Data Privacy? Privacy Policies : A Comedy of Errors in the Digital Age of Quantum AI Madras High Court on Privacy in Matrimonial Disputes: Insights Aligned with DPDPA, 2023 Employee Bears the Onus to Prove that an Employer-Employee Relationship Existed During Dispute/Termination “Prebiotic Data Privacy” – The Future of Privacy Starts Before Data Collection! Biometric Authentication: Transforming Security in Fintech Hon’ble Delhi High Court Upholds Arbitral Award, Rejects Challenge to Loss of Profit Claim in Construction Dispute Balancing Consumer Protection: Data Privacy and Competition Law in Harmony Hon’ble Gujarat High Court grants Stays against GST-DRC-13 considering balance of convenience Input Tax Credit cannot be availed in case of Non-Compliance of the Statutory Conditions Consideration of Nature of Work and Service Duration for Classification of Employees as Temporary or Permanent Blindspots in Your Data Privacy Framework Section 17(5)(c) / (d) of the CGST Act, 2017 Embargo or Entitlement ? RBI’s Bond Buyback: A Strategic Move to Manage Debt and Liquidity Bombay High Court Rules No Fresh Section 21 Notice Required for Re-Commencing Arbitration After First Award Set Aside Data Privacy in The Context Of Aadhaar And India’s Digital Identity Systems How Data Fabrics Can Elevate Data Privacy in Any Organization? 9 Lessons on Data Privacy from Dussehra Data Privacy in Virtual Reality Madras High Court Ruling: Bunching Of Show Cause Notices Under GST Act Violates Legal Provisions Central Administrative Tribunal Deems Long-Term Casual Workers as Regular Employees in Landmark Ruling RegTech in India: Revolutionizing Compliance in a Digital Economy Mere Non-Mention of the name of an Arbitrator will not invalidate the invocation of Arbitration Clause Is Your NDA Ready for India’s New Data Privacy Law? Unicorns in FinTech: A Closer Look The Data Privacy Dilemma: A Challenge for Indian Startups Foreign Exchange Compounding Proceedings Rules, 2024 Is Data Pattern and Metadata Risky for Data Privacy equally? Supreme Court allows CCL Leaves For Parents Of Differently Abled Children Mitigating Insider Risks in Data Privacy Implementation Cryptocurrency In India: Navigating Recent Legal Developments In a World Fueled by Data, How Are You Protecting Trust? Delhi High Court Endorses Digital Communication: WhatsApp and Email Validated for Arbitration Notices Real-Time Video Surveillance: Balancing Artificial Intelligence and Privacy Supreme Court Rules: Co-Owner Cannot Sell Entire Property Without Partitioning Joint Estate CA Certificate not required to claim refund of unutilized ITC Transferring Workman From One Place To Another In Absence Of Material Showing Need Of Such Transfer Is Not Fair Influence or Manipulation in Consent of Data Principal – A thin line of demarcation UCMPMD 2024 AND ITS ROLE IN REGULATING MEDICAL DEVICE’S MARKETING UNDERSTANDING THE RECENT CHANGES IN CREDIT INFORMATION REPORTS FREQUENCY Impartiality of Arbitrator Cannot Be Challenged Post-Award If Not Raised During Arbitral Proceedings Data Minimisation to Protect Consumer Privacy in Retail RECIPIENT’S ITC CANNOT BE DENIED BECAUSE OF THE DEFAULT BY SUPPLIER’S Crafting Fair Liquidation Preferences: Striking a Balance Between Investor Security and Founder Rewards Mastering Compliance: Essential Contract Provisions for Employees under India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) Hon’ble Karnataka High Court Upholds KSRTC Conductor’s Dismissal: Labour Court’s Reinstatement Order Quashed Due to Repeated Misconduct RBI Recognizes Fintech Association for Consumer Empowerment as SRO: A New Era for Fintech Regulation “Place” to be construed as “Seat” of Arbitration in absence of seat clause in the Agreement Data Privacy Concerns of Global Capability Centres (GCCs) Worldwide Data Privacy in the Age of Trade Secrets: Safeguarding Confidential Information Delhi High Court Upholds Compensation in Lieu of Reinstatement for Wrongfully Terminated Daily Wage Worker Contracts for Data Privacy Regime under DPDPA Defending Against UPI Fraud: Best Practices for Customers and Merchants Jurisdiction of Courts immediately commence on breach of pre-arbitration mandate Data Privacy Under Siege: Supreme Court Addresses Major Privacy Issues in India’s Credit Information Sector UPI Lite and UPI 2.0: Revolutionizing Digital Transactions in India Arbitral Tribunal cannot levy interest on delayed payment contrary to the terms of the Agreement Navigating the Intersection of Data Privacy and Dark Patterns SCN has to be communicated by other mode apart from uploading on GST portal Unified Payments Interface: Empowering India’s Digital Economy and Reaching Global Markets FAILURE TO PROVIDE PERSONAL HEARING IS VIOLATIVE OF PRINCIPLES OF NATURAL JUSTICE JURISDICTIONAL DEFECTS RENDERING AN ARBITRAL AWARD VOID CAN BE CHALLENGED AT ANY STAGE OF THE PROCEEDINGS The Consent Manager Framework under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 DOCUMENTS RELIED UPON BY THE TAXPAYER CANNOT BE DISCARDED WITHOUT ASSINGING PROPER REASONS BY THE ADJUDICATING OFFICER MADRAS HIGH COURT CLARIFIES GST REFUND ELIGIBILITY FOR EXPORTERS RECEIVING PAYMENTS VIA PAYPAL AUDIT CAN BE CONDUCTED BY THE DEPARTMENT EVEN AFTER CANCELLATION OF GST REGISTRATION OF THE TAXPAYER Empowering Gig Workers: How Fintech is Revolutionizing the Gig Economy Analysing Geospatial Data Privacy under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 Reforming Fraud Risk in Cooperative Banks Patent Eligibility of AI in India and its Implications on Data Privacy Statutory Immunity can be granted only when the officer has exercised power within authority of law Employee cannot dictate the Appraisal Rights possessed by the Employer An Overview of the SEBI (Listing and Disclosure Requirements) (Amendment) Regulations, 2024 Courts Empowered to extend mandate of Arbitral Tribunal under Section 29 of A&C Act Privacy in Digital Twin Technology Upholding Natural Justice: Personal Hearing Mandate Under Section 75(4) Of CGST/MGST Act Employees Cannot Be Regularized If Their Employment Was Based On Outsourcing Contracts Not Intended To Create Permanent Positions. RBI’s Framework on Regulatory Sandbox Arbitral Tribunal obligated to serve copy of the Award to parties Balancing Security and Privacy in Digital Identity Verification Systems Exorbitant Penalty cannot be imposed on the Taxpayer in absence of intent to Evade Taxes Wages In The Minimum Wages Act, 1948 Cannot Be Taken To Calculate Bonus Unlocking New Horizons in Fintech: How RBI’s Latest LRS Amendment Empower Financial Innovations in IFSCs Mandate of an Arbitral Tribunal can be extended even after the expiry of Statutory Limit Data Privacy and Emotion Recognition Technology: Balancing Innovation and Responsibility Can Badly Drafted Contracts Lead to Imposition of Fines Under Data Privacy Regime in GDPR? EPFO Lowers Fines for Employers who fail to make Insurance, Pension, and PF Deposits on Time Embracing Embedded Finance: Transforming Consumer Interactions and Business Dynamics Court Lack Authority to Extend Time Limits for Arbitral Awards Without Original Civil Jurisdiction Digital Revolution in Indian Criminal Laws: Safeguarding Privacy Amidst Technological Progress The High Court overturned the ruling that required taxes on post-supply volume discounts not to be included in the transaction value Elevating Labor Standards: Understanding the Labour Welfare and Employment Index Enhancing MSME Performance through Financial Technology Courts may address only in specific circumstances in case of issue of Limitation under Section 11 of The Arbitration and Conciliation Act,1996. Ensuring Data Privacy: Safeguarding Client Trust in an Age of ChatGPT Demand Order cannot be passed without issuing Show Cause Notice The Role of Inspectors-cum- Facilitators Under the Code on Wages Act 2019 Revamping India’s Finance: RBI’s PRAVAAH, Retail Direct App, and FinTech/EmTech Repositories Empowering Small Business: IIAC Regulations Revolutionize Dispute Resolution For MSEs Data Privacy Laws: Implications for the Online Gaming Industry Opportunity of Personal Hearing sine qua non for passing of Order Equal Pay for Equal Work: The Impact of the Code on Wages Act, 2019 What are the best practices for AI and Data Privacy? RBI Initiative- Mobile Application for RBI Retail Direct Portal Understanding Data Ownership in the Digital Age: Privacy, Rights and Responsibilities GST Registration cannot be cancelled Retrospectively on Mechanical Grounds From Founders to Team: ESOPs as a Catalyst for Start-Up Growth in India ESG in Startups: Pioneering Sustainable Growth RBI’s Payment Aggregators Overhaul: Impact on the Indian Market In Absence of contract to contrary, Courts have the jurisdiction to extend the mandate of Arbitral Tribunal Adapting to Privacy Changes: Google Tags and Consent Mode From Paper To Pixels: The Evolution Of Mortgages In India’s Tech-Driven Real Estate Market Consent Management: The Most Difficult Stigma in Data Privacy Responsible AI and Data Privacy of Personal Data Data Localization in India: Implications for Businesses and Data Security 5 Must Actions to Start Your Data Privacy Journey Decoding Data: Fintech’s Powerplay With Big Data Analytics Protecting Space: Privacy Challenges in Satellite Imaging and Surveillance Interest on Applicable on Late Filing of GST Returns Despite Payment from Credit Ledger Unveiling Fintech Social Media Strategies in India How to Handle Data Subject Access Requests Navigating The Unified Payments Interface: A Comprehensive Journey Through Transaction Flow Merely making reference to another Agreement Containing an Arbitration Clause does not IPSO facto Incorporate said Arbitration Clause into a subsequent contract Role of Privacy-Enhancing Technologies in Curbing Data Breaches Limitation on Extended Period for IGST Demands eligible for Input Tax Credit Whistleblower and Data Privacy-The Blind Spot SEBI Introduces Small & Medium (SM) REITs: Revolutionizing Real Estate Investment With Enhanced Access And Transparency Streamlining Net Banking: RBI’s Move Towards Interoperable Merchant Payments Limitation for filing of petition for appointment of Arbitrator commences after invocation of Arbitration Clause 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 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 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 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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? 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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? 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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)? 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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? 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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”)? 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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? 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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)? 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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)? 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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. 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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 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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 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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