6 posts tagged with "India"

Just Rights For Children Alliance vs S. Harish (2024)​

On 23 September 2024, the Supreme Court of India delivered a landmark judgment on the legal status of possessing child sexual exploitation and abuse material (CSEAM) — commonly referred to as child pornography. The case clarified the interpretation of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO) and overturned a High Court ruling that had effectively decriminalized passive possession.

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Natural justice, a fundamental principle in legal theory, ensures fairness in judicial and administrative processes. In India, this principle is deeply embedded in the constitutional and legal framework, reflecting the country's commitment to equitable and transparent governance. This article explores India's approach to natural justice, its historical context, and its application in contemporary legal practices.

Registering a company in India formally brings a business into the legal framework governed by the Companies Act, 2013, administered by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA). Getting the right structure from the start affects tax liability, fundraising capability, compliance burden, and personal liability — so the choice of entity type matters as much as the registration process itself.

Goods and Services Tax (GST) is India's landmark indirect tax reform, introduced on 1 July 2017. It replaced a patchwork of over 17 central and state taxes — including VAT, service tax, excise duty, and octroi — with a single unified framework. Understanding GST is essential for any business operating in India.

MSMEs are the engine of India's non-farm economy. With over 63 million enterprises, they employ more than 110 million people and account for nearly half of India's merchandise exports. Yet they remain chronically underfinanced and face structural barriers that limit their growth. Understanding MSMEs is essential for understanding India's economic development challenge.

Electoral Bonds have become one of the most significant and controversial tools of political funding in India. Designed to provide a transparent mechanism for contributions to political parties, the actual implementation has raised numerous concerns. In this article, we will explore the structure, the legal framework, the intent, the controversy, and the possible solutions related to electoral bonds.