In a recent landmark judgment, the Himachal Pradesh High Court has ruled that insurance companies are not liable to compensate gratuitous passengers, such as porters or labourers, travelling in goods vehicles. The judgment was passed by Justice Satyen Vaidya in …
In a significant ruling under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has held that a minor typographical error in a statutory demand notice does not invalidate proceedings for cheque dishonour. The decision came …
Money disputes are as old as trade itself. From handshake agreements to formal contracts, unpaid dues often lead individuals and businesses into legal battles. In India, money recovery suits offer a structured legal mechanism to recover such debts—but the process …
A cheque bounce case occurs when a cheque, presented for payment, is returned unpaid by the bank due to insufficient funds in the drawer’s account. This is a criminal offense under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, and can result …
When a notice is sent by registered post, there’s a legal presumption that it’s been duly served, meaning the recipient received it. This presumption is based on the assumption that the postal service will deliver the notice in the normal …
To file a cheque bounce case, first send a legal notice to the drawer within 30 days of the cheque bouncing, demanding payment within 15 days. If the drawer doesn’t pay within that timeframe, file a criminal complaint with the court …
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India clarified the application of Section 34 of the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC), reaffirming that courts have the authority to determine interest rates in the absence of a specific contractual agreement …
Demat Debit & Pledge Instruction (DDPI) Mechanism: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), in its continued efforts to enhance transparency and investor protection, introduced the Demat Debit and Pledge Instruction (DDPI) mechanism through a circular dated April 4, …
The High Court referred to the Supreme Court’s ruling in Board of Control of Cricket in India v. Regional Director, Employees State Insurance Corp. (2022), which established that an establishment qualifies for ESI registration only if it systematically engages in …
The High Court highlighted that Section 132 was introduced to strengthen regulatory oversight and align audit standards with global best practices. It does not create new liabilities but fills a regulatory gap to enhance transparency, accountability, and audit quality. The …
Latest Updates on Income Tax, GST & Corporate Law: 8 February 2025 Income Tax Update-1: The Union Cabinet on Friday approved a new Income Tax Bill aimed at simplifying the tax system without introducing new taxes. The Union Cabinet on …
Latest Updates on Income Tax, GST & Corporate Law: 7 February 2025 Income Tax Update-1: Cabinet may approve new Income Tax Bill on Friday i.e. 7th Feb The Union Cabinet may approve the new Income Tax Bill on Friday, paving …
Recent Updates on Income Tax, GST & Corporate Law: 6 February 2025 Income Tax Update 1: CBDT order for sharing information on Income Tax payers to the Department of Foods & Public Distribution The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), …
Latest Updates on Income Tax, GST & Corporate Law: 3 February 2025 Income Tax Update 1: New Scheme to ALP on International Transactions for a Block Period of 3 years In the budget 2025, the finance minister proposed a new …
Recent Updates on Income Tax, GST & Corporate Law: 31 January 2025 Income Tax Update-1: New SMS campaign by the Income Tax Department to warn taxpayers about political donations claim The Income Tax Department has issued a cautionary message to …
Recent Updates on Income Tax, GST, and Corporate Law – 29 January 2025 Income Tax Update 1: CBDT Notification No. 10/2025 – Key Amendments for Venture Capital Funds, Finance Companies, Retail Schemes, and ETFs in IFSCs The Ministry of Finance, …
Recent Updates on Income Tax, GST & Corporate Law: 28 January 2025 Income Tax Update 1: SBI Research Suggests for Flat 15% Tax on FD Interest & Delinking it from Highest Income Slab SBI Research says tax on fixed deposits …
Recent Updates on Income-tax, GST & Corporate Law – January 27, 2025 Income-Tax Update-1: A Sukanya Samriddhi account can be opened by the guardian immediately after the girl child’s birth until she turns 10 years old. The scheme is exclusively …
Latest Updates on Income-Tax, GST & Corporate-Law: January 26, 2025 Income-Tax Update-1: The Bangalore Bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), in the case of Bosch Automotive Electronics, held that the failure to prove benefit alone cannot be accepted …
The supreme court also proposed standardizing fees for title search reports to ensure their quality. In a significant move to safeguard public funds and reinforce trust in the banking sector, the Supreme Court has urged the Reserve Bank of India …