ArticleAnti Money Laundering Legislation In IndiaAs time passed, people started to get innovative with the techniques they use to launder their money. IndiaGovernment, Public SectorVaish Associates Advocates
ArticleEnforcement Of Intellectual Property Laws In India - Everything You Must KnowThe Government Authorities including police are bound to execute and enforce the orders of court, and as such the courts are empowered to direct any government authority to do or not to do...IndiaIntellectual PropertyVaish Associates Advocates
ArticleIndirect Taxes: Taxability Of Vocational Education Courses/Training/Skill Development CoursesCBEC has clarified that when a Vocational Education Courses/training/skill development courses is offered by an institution of the Government or a local authority, question of service tax does not arise. IndiaTaxVaish Associates Advocates
ArticleAircraft Overhaul Expenses Continue To Be "Fees For Technical Services" But Not Taxable Absent Source In IndiaIn DIT vs. M/s. Lufthansa Cargo India: TS- 299-HC-2015, the Delhi High Court held that payment made by assessee to German company for carrying out overhaul repairs to aircrafts was fees for technical services under section 9(1)(vii) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.IndiaTransportVaish Associates Advocates
ArticleCriminal Proceedings: Basic Facts Vs. Subsidiary Facts : Meaning And ImportanceThe distinction between "basic facts" which are essential factual constituents of the "grounds" and their further particulars or subsidiary details is important.IndiaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationVaish Associates Advocates
ArticleIndirect Tax Alert - June 2016In terms of the Finance Act, 2016, w.e.f. April 1, 2016, service tax on "legal services" provided by senior advocates was made exigible to service tax under forward charge basis. IndiaTaxVaish Associates Advocates
ArticlePublic Sector Insurers Penalised For Participating In CartelThe commission initiated an investigation following an anonymous tip regarding the insurers' alleged contravention of Section 3 of the Competition Act. IndiaAntitrust/Competition LawVaish Associates Advocates
ArticleArbitration – Practical Approach In IndiaOne of the best features of Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 is that parties to the arbitration agreement have no option except to go for arbitration in case of any dispute.IndiaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationVaish Associates Advocates
ArticleEssence Of A Benami TransactionThe essence of a benami is the intention of the party or parties concerned; and not un-often such intention is shrouded in a thick veil which cannot be easily pierced through.IndiaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationVaish Associates Advocates
ArticleProcess Of Attachment Of Benami Property And Its Adjudication Under Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Amendment Act, 2016Process Of Attachment Of Benami Property And Its Adjudication Under Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Amendment Act, 2016IndiaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationVaish Associates Advocates
ArticleService Of Court Notice Through WhatApp Is A New Dynamic Norm Of Service Of Court NoticeRecently courts have started a new trend acknowledging the utility of services like WhatsApp for service of court notice. The Hon'ble Mr. J. G.S. PATEL, of Bombay High Court in the case...IndiaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationVaish Associates Advocates
ArticleDemerger Expenses Allowable U/S 35DD To Resulting Company - Delhi HCIn a significant relief for corporates undertaking restructuring exercise, the Delhi High Court in case of Coforge Limited (formerly known as NIIT Technologies Ltd) vs. ACIT: ITA Nos.213- 214/2020...IndiaTaxVaish Associates Advocates
ArticleSeminal Decision Of The Delhi High Court On Constitution Of Service Permanent EstablishmentThe Delhi High Court vide recent judgment in the case of Clifford Chance Pte Ltd ("taxpayer") has recorded illuminating findings on the issue of constitution of Service Permanent Establishment ("PE"), which will have significant bearing on assessment of tax positions taken by foreign taxpayers.IndiaTaxVaish Associates Advocates
ArticlePresumptions Under AML Of India (Prevention Of Money Laundering Act, 2002 [PMLA])Essentially, under PMLA, the burden of proof lies on the person who claims that the proceeds of crime alleged to be involved in Money-Laundering, are not involved in Money-Laundering.IndiaGovernment, Public SectorVaish Associates Advocates
ArticleCCI Dismisses Allegation Of Leveraging Of Dominance For Google Meet ApplicationThe Competition Commission of India (CCI) vide its order dated 29 January 2021 has dismissed an apparently speculative and mischievous information filed by a law student...IndiaAntitrust/Competition LawVaish Associates Advocates
ArticleCompetition & COVID-19-CCI Issues Advisory For Businesses During COVID-19The fair trade regulator, the Competition Commission of India ("CCI"), has joined other peers across the Globe and has issued a brief advisory on 19 April 2020 for guidance of businessmen...IndiaAntitrust/Competition LawVaish Associates Advocates
ArticleBetween The Lines... April, 2017Bonds were converted on January 11, 2012 pursuant to the exercise of conversion rights by the Investors.IndiaCorporate/Commercial LawVaish Associates Advocates
ArticleRegistration Of F.I.R. – Right, Mechanism And Obligations Of PoliceThe Supreme Court of India in the case of Lalita Kumari Versus Govt. of U.P. & Ors. has propounded the principles and law relating to registration of F.I.R. ( First Information Report) as under: IndiaCriminal LawVaish Associates Advocates
ArticleNon-Bailable Warrants Cannot Be Issued Mechanically For Non-Compliance With ED Summons: Delhi High CourtIn the case, the ED had issued summons to the petitioner under Section 50 of the PMLA in connection with an ongoing money laundering investigation.IndiaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationVaish Associates Advocates
ArticleIndian Approach On Bitcoins & Blockchain – Legal & Practical PerspectivesA Lok Sabha bulletin released on Tuesday said The Cryptocurrency & Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill, 2021, will "allow for certain exceptions to promote the underlying technology of cryptocurrency and its uses".IndiaTechnologyVaish Associates Advocates