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Role of lawyers in the legal system
The statement, “A lawyer is and must ever be the high priest at the shrine of justice”, a religious metaphor, reflects the view of the lawyer’s special role on the administration of justice as...
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Misconduct of an advocate and Indian law in light of Supreme Court judgements
Advocates in India constitute a privileged class that enjoys the exclusive right to practice law. As officers of the Court as well as agents of the client, the advocate has to adhere to a standard of...
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A Businessman’s Guide to Labour Laws in India
Labour laws as a branch of law is very obscure area of law for most people. India is a country with a long history of labour struggle. The first set of labour laws were legislated by the British...
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Telemarketing laws for entrepreneurs
For entrepreneurs learning the art of telemarketing can be a crucial factor in the success of their business. If there is an update which is needed to be sent to the company’s client, telemarketing can...
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US Crowd Funding Law and development in India
The US House of Representatives has recently passed the ‘Entrepreneurs Access to Capital Act’. The passing of the Act has led to demand for similar legislation in India too. It is expected that the Act...
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New ‘license raj’ regime proposed for VCs & impact on startup funding
On August 1,2011, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”) has released draft guidelines to regulate alternative investment funds. The guidelines are currently available for public comment....
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The Maharashtra Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1953
Since there is so little information available on local statutes despite their importance to specific issues, I have decided to write down about the ones that I work with. Since I am working out of...
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Do angels have a way around the startup tax? After budget, SEBI ruins it for...
There’s a way around the startup tax, but could SEBI’s new framework for VCs make it impractical for angel investors? Budget 2012 proposes to introduce several provisions to modify the current taxation...
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Assignment of Intellectual Property Rights in India
Assignment of copyright Assignment of copyright has to be in writing and signed by the assignor or by his duly authorised agent. Copyright consists of a bundle of different rights in the same work,...
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Foreigners working in India: Visa, entry permit and tax registrations
Work related Visa in India There are two types of work related visas for non-Indian’s who wish to come to India for work related purposes: Business Visa designated as ‘B’ Visa and Employment Visa...
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What are lease, tenancy and house rent agreements and how to negotiate them
The agreement for renting a property is one legal document that almost no-one can avoid. You may have to negotiate (if at all you know how to) or at least sign one either for personal or business use....
View ArticleFacebook and Free Speech: the Long Arm and Short Sight of Law
The news of two girls from Mumbai being nabbed by cops for making a post on Facebook derisive of Bal Thackeray and dismissive of the bandh that brought the city to a standstill after his death is...
View ArticleIs Islamic Banking right for India?
An introduction to Islamic Banking Some of the most famous investment banks in the world, such as Goldman Sachs, Lehmann Brothers and Rothschilds are Jewish origin. Shylock, in the Merchant of Venice,...
View ArticleTalking About Rights: Islamic Finance in India and constitutional rights
In the context of Islamic Finance, does one have a right under the Indian Constitution to receive financial services that are compliant with their religious practices? Before answering this question, a...
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Sharia Boards in Islamic Banking and Finance: Opportunity for the youth and...
India is all set to embrace Islamic Banking and Finance as reforming the current banking law to allow sharia compliant banking is on top of Finance Minister Pranav Mukherjee’s to-do list. Banking Laws...
View ArticleGlobal Business Development Factsheet
This factsheet covers the market outline for Islamic Finance globally. It contains links to events which business development managers must attend in order to network and build relationships with...
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Public Interest Litigation
The expression ‘Public Interest Litigation’ has been borrowed from American jurisprudence, where it was designed to provide legal representation to previously unrepresented groups like the poor, the...
View ArticleHow to enrol with BCI: for Indians studying abroad
Indian National Graduating From Foreign University Any Indian who obtains his LLB degree whether through a 5 year course or a 3 year course from a foreign university which is recognised by the Bar...
View ArticleHow to become a lawyer: Enrol at the Bar
Merely obtaining a law degree, i.e. LL.B. does not entitle one to practice law as an advocate. There are some basic challenges of bureaucracy you must overcome in order to actually practice law. The...
View ArticleEnrolment in Bar Council of Karnataka
Application form is available on a payment of Rs. 200/-. Instructions regarding enrolment as an advocate: Filing if enrolment application The duly filled enrolment application with necessary...
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