Attorney-client privilege in India protects confidential communications between lawyers and clients under the Indian Evidence Act.| Bhatt & Joshi Associates
Introduction: The Foundation of Wage Equality in India India’s journey toward workplace equality took a significant legislative turn with the enactment of the Equal Remuneration Act in 1976. This landmark legislation emerged from the constitutional mandate enshrined in Article 39 of the Indian Constitution, which directs the State to ensure equal pay for equal work […] The post Equal Remuneration Act, 1976: Legal Framework for Equal Pay in India appeared first on Bhatt & Joshi Associates.| Bhatt & Joshi Associates
Introduction: Understanding the Protective Framework The Income Tax Act of 1961 stands as the cornerstone legislation governing direct taxation in India, establishing a framework that balances revenue collection with taxpayer rights. Among its various provisions, Section 281 of the Income Tax Act carries substantial weight in property and asset transactions, often determining the fate of […] The post Implications of Section 281 of the Income Tax Act for Companies and Individuals appeared fi...| Bhatt & Joshi Associates
Introduction Mental harassment has emerged as one of the most pressing legal and social concerns in contemporary India. Unlike physical harm that leaves visible scars, psychological torment operates in shadows, inflicting deep wounds on the victim’s mental health, dignity, and overall well-being. The Indian legal system, while historically focused on tangible forms of violence, has […] The post Mental Harassment in India: Laws, Case Studies, and Remedies for Workplace and Social Contexts ...| Bhatt & Joshi Associates
Comprehensive overview of IPC provisions addressing mental and workplace harassment in India, their scope, and legal remedies.| Bhatt & Joshi Associates
Introduction The workplace should be a sanctuary of professional growth and dignity, yet for decades, women in India faced an invisible battle against sexual harassment that remained largely unaddressed by formal legal mechanisms. The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, commonly known as the POSH Act, emerged as a […] The post Overview of Workplace Harassment Act in India: The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibi...| Bhatt & Joshi Associates
Introduction The Income Tax Department recently imposed a substantial penalty totaling ₹23.07 crore on ACC Limited, one of India’s leading cement manufacturing companies currently owned by the Adani Group. This enforcement action involves two separate penalty orders pertaining to Assessment Years 2015-16 and 2018-19, both predating the company’s acquisition by the Adani conglomerate.[1] The penalties […] The post Income Tax Department Imposes ₹23 Crore Penalty on ACC Limited: A Comp...| Bhatt & Joshi Associates
Introduction The Allahabad High Court recently delivered a significant judgment that addresses the complex intersection of matrimonial disputes and allegations of abetment to suicide. In the case of Rachana Devi and 2 Others v. State of U.P. and Another, Justice Sameer Jain quashed criminal proceedings against a wife and her parents who were accused of […] The post Matrimonial Discord Is Common, Not Instigation to Suicide: Allahabad High Court on Abetment to Suicide in Matrimonial Disputes ...| Bhatt & Joshi Associates
Introduction On September 26, 2025, the Calcutta High Court took a landmark step in family law jurisprudence by formally approving and publishing the Mandatory Child Access and Custody Guidelines on its official website[1]. This development marks a significant milestone for the State of West Bengal and the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, which […] The post Calcutta High Court Notifies Mandatory Child Access and Custody Guidelines Along With Parenting Plan: A New Era in Famil...| Bhatt & Joshi Associates
Introduction On October 2, 2025, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India released groundbreaking recommendations that will fundamentally reshape the landscape of digital radio broadcast policy in the country. This policy framework introduces digital radio broadcasting services for private broadcasters, marking a significant departure from the exclusively analog FM radio system that has operated for decades. […] The post TRAI Releases Recommendations on Digital Radio Broadcast Policy for P...| Bhatt & Joshi Associates
Delhi High Court: GST rate cuts must be passed to consumers via price reduction, upholding anti-profiteering law.| Bhatt & Joshi Associates
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