Protecting Wealth Across Borders Requires More Than Just a Will. Global Indian families are increasingly building wealth beyond geographical boundaries. A business in India, investment portfolios in the UAE, real estate in the UK, children settled in the United States, ...
Receiving a summons from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) can be stressful and confusing for individuals, business owners, and company directors. However, understanding your legal rights and obligations can help you respond effectively and avoid serious consequences. This guide explains what ...
What should you do if you suddenly discover that a criminal case or FIR has been filed against you based on false allegations? Unfortunately, misuse of criminal law to settle personal disputes, business conflicts, or property disagreements is not uncommon ...
Why Legal Due Diligence Is Critical In India, when you acquire a business or startup — whether through share purchase, asset purchase, merger, or strategic investment — you may also inherit: Undisclosed tax liabilities Pending litigation Regulatory non-compliance Hidden shareholder ...
Receiving a summons from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) can be intimidating. For many individuals—business owners, directors, promoters, professionals, or even family members—an ED summons creates panic, confusion, and fear of arrest. ...
๐ Can a Minor Enter Into a Contract? โ Absolutely Not.As per Section 11 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, a person must be of the age of majority (i.e., 18 years or 21 in certain guardianship cases) to enter ...
YES! ๐ซ ๐๐ง๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐ฑ๐๐๐ฉ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐ฌ๐๐ฌ — like proven misconduct, criminal activity, or if the employment contract specifically permits termination without notice. ๐งพ ๐๐ง๐๐๐ซ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ง๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐๐ฅ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ฉ๐ฎ๐ญ๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐ญ, 1947, and state-specific Shops & Establishment Acts, arbitrary dismissal can invite legal ...
๐พ No — NRIs are not allowed to purchase agricultural land, plantation property, or farmhouses in India, as per RBI guidelines. However, they can inherit or receive such land as a gift from a resident Indian. ๐ Important: Violating this ...
FEMA (Foreign Exchange Management Act) governs cross-border financial transactions in India. Whether you’re an NRI or a foreign company, understanding FEMA is crucial to ensure compliance. โ ๐ Key Areas Covered by FEMA๐น Investment: Rules for NRIs & foreign investors ...
The Supreme Court, while acquitting a convict in a dowry death case, emphasized the critical importance of ensuring that a dying declaration is trustworthy and reliable, and inspires confidence when it is considered the sole basis for a criminal conviction. ...
The Supreme Court on Friday (September 1) pronounced a judgment recognizing the rights of children born out of invalid marriages in their parents’ share in Hindu joint family property. The Court held that children born out of void/voidable marriages are ...
In a crucial development, the Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2024 has been granted assent by President of India Droupadi Murmu. It may be recalled that in 2022, a committee was formed by Pushkar Singh Dhami-led Uttarakhand Government to ...
The Supreme Court today ruled that DBS Bank and its directors, who were appointed after the amalgamation with Lakshmi Vilas Bank(LVB) and had their appointments approved by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), cannot be held criminally liable for actions ...
Introduction: As remote work continues to redefine the modern workplace, it brings with it a host of legal considerations that businesses and employees must navigate. From data protection to employment law and contractual obligations, the shift to remote work presents ...