In a notable judgment, the Supreme Court has held that a document can produced during cross-examination in a civil trial to confront a party to the suit or a witness. The Court also held that there is no distinction between a party to a suit and a witness in this regard.A bench comprising Justices BR Gavai and Sanjay Karol set aside a judgment of the Bombay High Court which held that...
Index: Introduction Understanding Criminal Offences 2.1 Petty Offences 2.2 Cognizable Offences 2.3 Non-Cognizable Offences Consequences of Criminal Offences 3.1 Legal Consequences 3.2 Social and Personal Impact 3.3 Societal Costs Conclusion———————————— Introduction: Criminal offenses encapsulate acts that transgress established laws and regulations, warranting punitive measures imposed ...
Introduction: For Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), owning property in India is not just a financial investment but also a connection to their roots and heritage. However, navigating the legal landscape of property ownership in India can be complex, especially for those ...
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has issued guidelines in compliance with the Supreme Court directions in Md. Asfak Alam v. State of Jharkhand & Anr. to ensure that police officers do not make unnecessary arrests and that Magistrates do ...
The SC had held that UDF collected by the DIAL is in the nature of statutory levy and the same would not be taken as consideration against any services.A recent judgment by the Supreme Court (SC) on the user development fee (UDF) collected by the Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) ...
In today's globalized economy, money laundering poses a significant threat to financial systems and institutions, including law firms. As facilitators of various financial transactions, law firms are often targeted by money launderers seeking to legitimize illicit funds. Anti-Money Laundering (AML) ...
Introduction: Why PE Risk Is a Serious Compliance Issue in 2026 India continues to witness heightened scrutiny of foreign companies operating through subsidiaries, employees, consultants, and digital presence. With increased data sharing, GST intelligence, and income-tax investigations, Permanent Establishment (PE) ...