Category: Legal

When the Companies Act 1956 was still in force, the Company Law Board (CLB) would adjudicate matters related to company law. However, when Companies Act 2013 came into force, the CLB was dissolved and the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) was established.  NCLT means a quasi-judicial body in India which decides on matters concerning companies […]

On the basis of whether an accused individual is entitled to be released on a bail while awaiting trial, two types of crimes persist in India, namely, bailable and non-bailable offences. Both these offences are governed by Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). In this blog post, we will explore the meaning of bailable and non-bailable […]

In today’s time, many people have become selfish and greedy. Because of this, they create fake documents to claim immovable and movable assets which they don’t actually have a legal right over. A common example is a forged will that unfairly gives most of the property to one person. If you believe a will is […]

Many people and businesses take loans for personal and professional reasons, respectively. However, at times of financial crisis, they may fail to repay the loan. An individual might fail to repay the loan after losing their job or due to a medical emergency. A business might fail to repay the loan because it faced some […]

Passport is one of the most crucial documents for any individual. Without a valid passport, an individual cannot travel abroad. In India, this essential document is issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India through a network of 36 offices in different states and UTs. If you are an Indian citizen who […]

The transfer of property can be either done from the seller to the buyer or from one family member to another member or relative. This is usually done to protect the transferee against any future problems, claims and frauds. The transfer of property in India is governed by the Transfer of Property Act 1882. The […]

Drones are unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or flying robots, that can be controlled remotely or fly autonomously. Drones are legal in India. Drones in the nano category can be used by people for recreational purposes. However, other drones require a license from the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). Drones are commonly used by the […]

The term ‘whistleblower’ has been repeatedly mentioned in various news articles ever since Hindenburg Research posted on X, “Something big soon India.” Hindenburg Research is a US short seller which caused Adani Group’s shares to decline rapidly after accusing the conglomerate of financial irregularities. And yes, the same short seller also recently made some allegations […]

The Code of Criminal Procedure, often known as Criminal Procedure Code, was enacted in 1973 and came into force on 1st April, 1974. The Criminal Procedure Code was the main legislation on procedure for administration of substantive criminal law in India.  Now the Criminal Procedure Code new name is Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita or BNSS. […]

Many people are victims of unfair trade practices in India. However, not many people are aware about what is considered an unfair trade practice. An unfair trade practice refers to the use of various fraudulent, unethical or deceptive methods to obtain business.  To maintain market integrity and consumer confidence, it is really important to ensure […]