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 ...
NEW DELHI: Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud batted on Friday for adopting and encouraging mediation, including online mediation, as a mode of dispute resolution other than litigation, saying it would reduce the courts’ caseload and has the potential to ...
The Supreme Court on Monday (30th October) held that an insurance company cannot claim that it is not liable to pay compensation in a motor vehicle accident claim just because the vehicle owner did not verify the genuineness of the ...
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 ...
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 ...
In today’s rapidly evolving legal landscape, the integration of technology has become more than just a trend—it’s a fundamental shift that is reshaping how legal professionals operate and deliver services. As we embrace this digital transformation, the role of legal ...
The Centre has told the Supreme Court it is yet to take a decision on a mechanism to regulate cryptocurrencies and effectively investigate related offences. A bench of justices Surya Kant and KV Viswanathan was told by Additional Solicitor General ...