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Legal Due Diligence: Backbone of Successful Business Transaction

Corporate Law : Learn the legal due diligence process, key review areas, challenges, and the role of corporate lawyers in business transactions an...

July 25, 2026 Views 0 comment Print

Framework for Responsible Use of LLMs in Tax & Compliance Practice

Corporate Law : Article examines LLM risks in tax practice and outlines a framework for verification, confidentiality, citation checks, and profes...

July 24, 2026 166 Views 0 comment Print

Moving to Dubai does not automatically end tax in your home country

Corporate Law : A UAE visa or company does not establish tax residency. Tax depends on residence tests, income, management, and supporting evidenc...

July 24, 2026 182 Views 0 comment Print

P&H HC Denies Bail in Goldy Brar Network Case

Corporate Law : P&H HC refused regular bail under the UAPA, holding prima facie material linked the accused to the alleged conspiracy and funding ...

July 24, 2026 79 Views 0 comment Print

Paper Leaks in Competitive Exams: Causes, Challenges & Suggested Reforms

Corporate Law : Article examines persistent exam paper leaks, their causes, impact on students, and suggests technology, stricter enforcement, eth...

July 23, 2026 242 Views 0 comment Print


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FCRA Framework, 2026 Amendment Bill and Rules

Corporate Law : PIB outlines the FCRA framework, proposed 2026 Amendment Bill and notified Rules covering registration, reporting, asset vesting a...

July 24, 2026 214 Views 0 comment Print

FCRA FAQs: Transparency, Sovereignty & Accountability

Corporate Law : PIB outlines the FCRA 2026 Amendment Bill and revised Rules, covering registration, reporting, asset vesting, renewal, investigati...

July 24, 2026 89 Views 0 comment Print

DRI Busts Mephedrone Lab in Gujarat, Arrests Three

Corporate Law : DRI dismantled an alleged Mephedrone manufacturing facility in Ankleshwar, seized drugs, chemicals and ₹21 lakh, and arrested th...

July 24, 2026 92 Views 0 comment Print

MSME Ministry Highlights Measures to Boost Collateral-Free MSE Credit

Corporate Law : MSME Ministry outlines CGTMSE measures including ₹10 crore guarantee ceiling, reduced AGF, enhanced coverage and awareness initi...

July 24, 2026 132 Views 0 comment Print

Govt Expands FTAs, Export Promotion Measures to Diversify Export Markets

Corporate Law : Government outlines FTAs, Export Promotion Mission, e-commerce export reforms and logistics initiatives to diversify export market...

July 22, 2026 249 Views 0 comment Print


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Property Purchased Jointly With Spouse Not Benami Under 1988 Act: Kerala HC

Corporate Law : Kerala High Court held the property was not partible, upheld mandatory injunction for vacant possession, and dismissed the partiti...

July 25, 2026 57 Views 0 comment Print

Gauhati HC Acquits Officer as CBI Fails to Prove Disproportionate Assets

Corporate Law : HC allowed the appeal against conviction under Section 13(1)(e) of the Prevention of Corruption Act after examining investigation,...

July 25, 2026 23 Views 0 comment Print

Calcutta HC Quashes Wilful Defaulter Notice for Vague Allegations

Corporate Law : HC upheld quashing of a vague wilful defaulter notice but allowed fresh proceedings under the RBI Master Circular with proper part...

July 24, 2026 42 Views 0 comment Print

SC Grants Divorce Under Article 142 Despite Husband’s Objection After Irretrievable Breakdown

Corporate Law : Supreme Court dissolved marriage under Article 142 citing irretrievable breakdown after over a decade of separation, while allowin...

July 24, 2026 128 Views 0 comment Print

SC Allows Recovery Suit Against Principal Borrower Despite IBC Moratorium on Guarantors

Corporate Law : Supreme Court held that IBC moratorium against corporate and personal guarantors does not bar recovery proceedings against a princ...

July 24, 2026 64 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


IRDAI Directs Timely Submission of SCNs & Documents to Insurance Ombudsmen

Corporate Law : IRDAI directs insurers to submit SCNs within 7 days, additional documents within 3 days, and clear pending requests within 30 days...

July 24, 2026 62 Views 0 comment Print

SEZ Mandates RFID Seals for Export Containers at Gateway Ports

Corporate Law : Instruction No. 124 dated July 23, 2026 directs RFID seals for SEZ export containers under valid LEOs to ensure uniform acceptance...

July 24, 2026 78 Views 0 comment Print

Centre Notifies New PMLA Special Courts in Gujarat

Corporate Law : Notification S.O. 4049(E) amends the PMLA Special Courts notification, designating additional courts and jurisdiction in Gujarat f...

July 24, 2026 59 Views 0 comment Print

DPIIT Allows FDI in Inventory-Based E-Commerce Model for Exports

Corporate Law : DPIIT Press Note No. 3 of 2026 permits inventory-based e-commerce for exports of goods made in India, effective from the date of t...

July 24, 2026 91 Views 0 comment Print

Employees’ Provident Funds Scheme, 2026

Corporate Law : Government notifies the Employees’ Provident Funds Scheme, 2026, replacing the 1952 Scheme and introducing updated EPF, enrolmen...

July 23, 2026 310 Views 0 comment Print


IRDA- Insurance Repositories – Calling for Application Forms

May 4, 2011 1072 Views 0 comment Print

Attention is invited to Guidelines on Insurance Repositories and Electronic Issuance of Insurance policies issued by IRDA vide Ref No.IRDA/ADMN/GDL/GLD/080/04/2011 on 29th April, 2011. In accordance to Clause 5 (2) of the guidelines, Applications are called for from the companies that conform the eligibility criteria laid down in the said guidelines.

IRDA invites Tender for Development and Implementation of Integrated Surveyor Licensing Management

May 4, 2011 789 Views 0 comment Print

IRDA requests for Proposal from reputed IT firms / Organizations for the development and implementation of Integrated Surveyor Licensing Management System (ISLMS), maintenance and hosting the same. For details, please visit http://www.irda.gov.in. Last date for receipt of application for technical bid is 7th May 2011 by 3.00 PM

Definition of ‘industry’ as per Section 2 (j) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 (14 of 1947)

May 4, 2011 97137 Views 5 comments Print

Sec 2 (j) of the Industrial Disputes Act has defined the term industry means any systematic activity carried on by co-operation between an employer and his workmen (whether such workmen are employed by such employer directly or by or through any agency, including a contractor) for the production, supply or distribution of goods or services with a view to satisfy human wants or wishes (not being wants or wishes which are merely spiritual or religious in nature), whether or not, –

Professional Consulting Service Firms liable under ESI

May 4, 2011 16882 Views 1 comment Print

CONSULTING ENGINEERING SERVICES (INDIA) PVT. LTD.Vs.THE CHAIRMAN, ESI CORPORATION & ORS (DELHI HIGH COURT) -The present appeal filed under Section 82 of the Employees‟ State Insurance Act, 1948 is directed against the judgment and order FAO 124/2002 15.02.2002 passed by the learned Senior Civil Judge, ESI Court, Delhi in ESI Petition No.19/99, whereby it was held that the appellant is covered by the Employees State Insurance Act, 1948 (hereinafter referred to as “the Act”) and is not entitled to the relief claimed by it in the petition filed under Section 75 of the Act.

Pre Printed Form Contracts-Validity

May 4, 2011 1870 Views 0 comment Print

The Bombay High Court in Road Transport Corpn Vs. Kirloskar Bros Ltd (AIR 1981 Bom 299) has said that it is for the carrier to plead and prove that the print on the receipt was brought to the notice of the consignor and that he had agreed to and accepted the same. The Court held that it is necessary that serious terms of a contract must be specifically brought to the notice of the parties whose rights are sought to be curtailed. In Oriental Fire and General Ins Co Vs. New Suraj Transport Co (AIR 1985 All 136) the consignment note was not even signed by the booking party or his agent, the Allahabad High Court held that the consignor was not bound by a printed term about the exclusive jurisdiction. THE COURT SAID THAT SOMETHING MORE MUST BE DONE THAN MERELY PRINTING THE TERMS ON CONSIGNMENT DOCUMENTS.

Director’s Personal Guarantee – A Void Agreement

May 4, 2011 48400 Views 17 comments Print

A division bench of Delhi High Court in J B Exports Ltd and another vs. BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd (2006 134 Comp cas 106 Del. decided on 3.3.2006) observed that the concept that a company is a distinct legal entity apart from its shareholders, vide Salomon vs. Salomon & Co. (1897 AC 22 HL) had a historical purpose. Its main purpose was to encourage entrepreneurs to start new business ventures and, thus, help in the process of industrialisation.” This background is so important that it merits consideration in detail as follows.

FCRA Comes into Force W.E.F May 2011

May 2, 2011 3167 Views 0 comment Print

Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) 2010 has been notified and it has come into force with effect from 1/5/2011. FCR Rules 2011 have also come into force from 1/5/2011. Key features of FCRA 2010 include the following- Concept of ‘permanent’ registration done away with; A five-year registration is provided so that dorman organisations do not continue. All existing registered organisations are deemed to be on a five-year validity from now.

Compliance with Corporate Governance Guidelines (CG Guidelines)

May 2, 2011 3568 Views 0 comment Print

I. Annual Filing of Compliance Status- a) All insurers are required to file a Report on status of compliance with the C G Guidelines on an annual basis w.e.f. the Financial Year 2010-11. This report shall be filed within 90 days from the end of the Financial year (i.e., before 30th June). The report should be filed in the format as placed in Annexure-1. b) Clause 9 of the CG Guidelines requires confirmation of disclosures made in the Annual Accounts. In such instances, where the finalization of Annual Accounts extends beyond 90 days of the close of the financial year, the status on disclosure in the Financial Statements as required under the aforementioned clause may be made within 15 days of adoption of the Annual Accounts by the Board of Directors of the insurers. This is in line with the stipulations issued by IRDA vide Circular No. IRDA/F&A/013/2005-06 dated 9th June, 2005.

IRDA – Selection of Implementation Agency (IA) for Business Analytics Project

May 2, 2011 1027 Views 0 comment Print

Based on the detailed scrutiny of the Technical & Commercial Proposals submitted by the Shortlisted IT firms and further evaluation based on Combined Quality Cum Cost Based System (CQCCBS), M/s L & T Infotech has been formally selected as an Implementation Agency for the implementation of Business Analytics Project.

Which is / is not an Arbitration Agreement

May 2, 2011 4853 Views 0 comment Print

Purpose of Arbitration Act-The purpose of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (‘the Act’) is to provide quick redressal to commercial dispute by private Arbitration. Quick decision of any commercial dispute is necessary for smooth functioning of business and industry. Internationally, it is accepted that normally commercial disputes should be solved through arbitration and not through normal judicial system. An arbitrator is basically a private judge appointed with consent of both the parties. He is expected to give his decisions quickly as he is not bound by the technical formalities of a court. In India, the need of arbitration is more because of very heavy burden on the judicial system and huge backlog of pending cases.

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