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Indo China Border Dispute: An Unequivocal Escalation : If one browses through the latest headlines about the now month-long border stand-off between India and China, he/she might think the Asian rivals are teetering on the brink of an armed conflict. The rhetoric is full of foreboding and menace. A Delhi newspaper says China is warning that the stand-off 'could escalate into full-scale conflict'. Another

How property is divided when a man dies intestate : No matter however ancient is the concept of will or vasiyaat in India, it is still practiced only among the more gentry class of the country. Will is basically a legal declaration by a man with respect to inheritance of his self acquired property. But for several reasons like lack of awareness, complex family structure

IMPORTANCE OF PAN CARD : A unique alphanumeric identity which is allotted to each taxpayer is the Permanent Account Number (PAN). It is a 10 digit no. which is provided by the Central Board of Direct Taxes. Presently it is one of the most important documents which acts as financial identity proof for each of monetary transactions. Whether you have

Can a divorce be filed outside India if marriage takes place in India? : When it comes to matrimonial matters, the Indian Diaspora across the globe often gets fuddled up in conflict of Family laws. And especially when it comes to divorce, things are assumed to get all the more hay wired. However little is it known that the position with respect to the matter pertinent is very

Due Diligence for Investing in Real Estate Real estate is one of the fastest growing sectors in India evidenced by a sharp increase in estate transactions involving buying, selling, leasing and financing of properties. In addition to transactions in urban areas, we have also witnessed large scale procurement of land from individuals in villages close to the urban, industrial and commercial centres. Similarly, there has also been an increase in leasing (both short and long term) of commercial office space. The increase in real estate transaction values combined with the growing participation of the organized sector in estate has resulted in heightened awareness of the risks involved and, consequently, the need for ensuring that the risks are identified and minimized in such transactions. ‘Legal due diligence/ title search’ of real property (be it of vacant tracts of land or of constructed residential/ commercial/ industrial properties) is clearly the mode for achieving...

NRI Marriages and Divorce : ‘Divorce- a resumption of diplomatic relations and rectification of boundaries’-. Bierce. The most sacred institution which binds persons for a lifetime together is self-destroyed by these two persons. It is an abrupt stop and legal way to end a relationship. The financial trauma of this is excruciating. The contemporary trend is marriage of a Indian brides

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