Monthly Archives: September 2026
Assets and Properties sealed after an income Tax raid?- Here’s what the Law says?
As per Section 132 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, an income tax raid is commonly referred to as a “search and seizure operation.” Such raids may take place where there is suspicion concerning books of account, documents, assets or other material relevant to tax proceedings, particularly where the Income Tax Department suspects undisclosed income or tax evasion.What Is...
Signed Documents Without Reading Them Thoroughly, And Lost Control Over Your Company? Here Is What All You Need to Know.
You spent a lot of energy and capital to build a company from scratch. It took years of hard work, extensive paperwork, countless late nights, and a lot more. Then, one day, you sign a document without reading it carefully because you trusted the person sitting on the other side of the table. Your name may still be on...
A WIFE SEEKS PERMANENT ALIMONY AFTER A DIVORCE DECREE . DISCUSS THE FACTORS INFLUENING QUANTUM AND DURATION OF ALIMONY.
Marriage is a relationship between two people which is legally recognized and create some obligations between the spouses. Divorce is a common term now as a lot of people are taking Divorce because of their own reasons like lack of understanding, cheating etc. But after Divorce the most significant issue is ensuring financial security of the financially weaker spouse....
A husband residing abroad obtains an ex parte foreign divorce decree, and the wife challenges its validity in India. Analyse the legal position.
An ex-parte divorce decree is a decree passed by a court when the respondent spouse does not appear or participate in the proceedings despite the proceedings being initiated against them. In cross-border matrimonial disputes, such a situation may arise when one spouse initiates divorce proceedings before a foreign court and the other spouse either does not receive effective notice...
Demolation without notice – Understand your legal rights in India
A house is a lot more than a place to live. It is where we feel safe and secure. It is where we can be ourselves. For people losing a house can be very sad and can cause a lot of financial problems. Lately there have been cases where the government has torn down houses without warning people first....
Guardianship of a Minor Child in the Context of Paternal Imprisonment: An Analysis of Applicable Laws and the Welfare Principle
Guardianship refers to the legal authority, responsibilities, and duties relating to the care, upbringing, education, and, where applicable, property of a minor. In India, guardianship and custody matters are governed by the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890, the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956, and applicable personal laws.The present case raises both legal and humanitarian concerns. The mother seeks...
“I Gave My Cousin Power of Attorney in India and Now He’s Refusing to Return My Property — What Now?”
Mr. Bhavya Chawla executed a Power of Attorney in favour of his cousin, Mr. Sanskar Chawla, for managing his residential property in India.The POA authorised Mr. Sanskar Chawla to perform specific acts relating to the maintenance and management of the property. It did not, by itself, transfer ownership or title in the property to him.After obtaining access to the...
After marriage, I discovered that my spouse had concealed severe financial insolvency and outstanding debts. Can I seek any legal remedy?
Marriage in India has been traditionally understood as a union based on love, trust and mutual cooperation. However, modern marriages are mostly influenced by financial compatibility and transparency; when one spouse deliberately conceals a long severe financial insolvency as well as outstanding debts before marriage then it constitutes a fundamental breach of trust. The affected spouse starts to find...
Settlement Through WhatsApp: A Commercial Payment Dispute
ABC Technologies Pvt. Ltd., a software development firm in Bengaluru, signed a services agreement with XYZ Retail Solutions Pvt. Ltd. to create an inventory management software. ABC Technologies had to deliver the project within six months, and XYZ Retail Solutions agreed to pay the contract amount in three instalments. Once the delivery of the software had taken place, a...
Husband Stopped Supporting You Financially? Know Your Maintenance Rights
Indian marriage is not only a social institution, but it is also a legal one, which entails mutual rights and obligations for both parties. One of the basic duties of marriage is that of the husband in providing for his wife when she is unable to provide for herself. Unfortunately, there are times when a husband ceases to be...
