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Cross-Border Succession Planning: What Global Indian Families Must Fix in 2026

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, ...

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ED Summons: What to Do & What NOT to Do (Complete Legal Guide โ€“ 2026)

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 ...

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What Should You Do if a False Criminal Case or FIR is Filed Against You in India?

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 ...

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Legal Due Diligence Before Buying a Business or Startup in India

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 ...

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ED Summons Under PMLA: What to Do and What Not to Do (Complete Legal Guide)

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. ...

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Understanding Section 11: Why Minors Cannot Contract | Know the Law

๐Ÿ“˜ Can a Minor Enter Into a Contract? โŒ 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 ...

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#๐Š๐ง๐จ๐ฐ๐“๐ก๐ž๐‹๐š๐ฐ | ๐‚๐š๐ง ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ ๐…๐ข๐ซ๐ž ๐š๐ง ๐„๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฒ๐ž๐ž ๐–๐ข๐ญ๐ก๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ญ๐ข๐œ๐ž?

YES! ๐Ÿšซ ๐Ž๐ง๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ข๐ง ๐ž๐ฑ๐œ๐ž๐ฉ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐œ๐š๐ฌ๐ž๐ฌ — like proven misconduct, criminal activity, or if the employment contract specifically permits termination without notice. ๐Ÿงพ ๐”๐ง๐๐ž๐ซ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ˆ๐ง๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐š๐ฅ ๐ƒ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฉ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ž๐ฌ ๐€๐œ๐ญ, 1947, and state-specific Shops & Establishment Acts, arbitrary dismissal can invite legal ...

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KnowTheLaw | Can NRIs Buy Agricultural Land in India?

๐ŸŒพ 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. ๐Ÿ“Œ Important: Violating this ...


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FEMA Regulations Simplified: A Guide for NRIs and Businesses

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. โœ… ๐Ÿ”‘ Key Areas Covered by FEMA๐Ÿ”น Investment: Rules for NRIs & foreign investors ...

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Dowry Death Case | Supreme Court Surprised At HC Using Same Dying Declaration To Convict Husband While Disbelieving It For Father-in-Law

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. ...

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Children Of Invalid Marriages Have Right In Their Parentsโ€™ Share In Hindu Joint Family Property : Supreme Court

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 ...

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Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code Receives President's Approval

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 ...

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DBS Bank Directors Canโ€™t Be Prosecuted For Acts Of Lakshmi Vilas Bank Before Amalgamation : Supreme Court Quashes Criminal Case

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 ...

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Legal Challenges in Remote Work : Solicitors' Guide

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 ...

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