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How effective are the Cheque bouncing provisions under negotiable instruments act, 1881?

G S Rao 19 July 2013 at 13:47

Introduction: Section 138 to 147 were incorporated in Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881(NI Act) with a view to

Analysis of Interim measures u/s 9 and 17 of Arbitration and Conciliation Act,1996

G S Rao 29 May 2013 at 12:35

Introduction: Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 repealed old Arbitration Act and incorporated law relating to domestic arbitration, international commercial

All about Gifts

G S Rao 16 April 2013 at 12:53

Introduction: Gifts are generally given by donors to show their love and affection. Sometimes gifts are used as a tool for tax planning. An attempt is made in this article to cover the essentials of a valid gift as per the provisions of the Transf

Why Arbitration is not effective in India?

G S Rao 13 March 2013 at 13:06

Introduction: Courts in India are overburdened with a large number of cases and their disposal takes long time. Therefore a need was felt for a faster dispute resolving mechanism in commercial disputes. Thus Arbitration Act, 1940 was enacted wit

A Look at the Insider Trading Regulations Part-2

G S Rao 28 November 2012 at 12:26

Introduction: In Part-1, important aspects of insider trading were covered and in this conclu

A Look at the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider trading) Regulations,1992 Part-1

G S Rao 24 November 2012 at 12:46

A Look at the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider trading) Regulations,1992 Part-1 Introduction: The Securities and Exchange Board of India's (SEBI), capital markets regulator framed Regulations known as SEBI (Prohibition of Inside

A Look at the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972

G S Rao 15 November 2012 at 12:43

Introduction: Payment of Gratuity Act was enacted with an objective to provide a Scheme for payment of gratuity to employees engaged in factories, mines, oilfields, plantations, ports, railway companies, shops or other establishments and matters

Successive presentation of Cheque and Cause of action

G S Rao 16 October 2012 at 12:39

Introduction: Recently Supreme court bench consisting of Justices RM Lodha, TS Thakur and Anil Dave delivered its judgment in MSR Leathers v S. Palaniappan & Anr (MSR Leathers) holding that a payee or holder of a cheque can now issue a statu

Analysis of Judgment of Supreme Court on Sahara

G S Rao 06 September 2012 at 12:51

Analysis of Judgment of Supreme Court in Sahara India Real Estate Corpn. Ltd & ors Vs. SEBI & Anr Supreme Court delivered a judgment in Saharas Case which now confirms the jurisdiction and power of SEBI to inquire into hybrid securi

A look at draft guidelines of GAAR

G S Rao 03 September 2012 at 11:01

Introduction: The Union Budget 2012 contained a controversial retrospective amendment proposal and General Anti Avoidance Rule (GAAR). The effective date of GAAR was postponed to 01.04.2013 to the relief of many Assessees. In this article the int