Non-Applicability Of Section 65-B Of The Indian Evidence Act In The Arbitration Proceedings In India

Non-Applicability Of Section 65-B Of The Indian Evidence Act In The Arbitration Proceedings In India

In a recent judgment by the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi, the issue of non-applicability of Section 65-B of the Indian Evidence Act in arbitral proceedings was addressed. The dispute arose from an agreement for transport services, which led to the parties engaging in arbitration at the Delhi International Arbitration Centre (DIAC).

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Law Relating To "Antiquities" In India – Be Aware Of Your Obligations!

Law Relating To “Antiquities” In India – Be Aware Of Your Obligations!

Have you inherited, collected or are in possession of any books, statues, coins, manuscripts, sculptures etc.? Because if you have, then there are some compliance obligations upon you under law before you can ‘lawfully’ own the same and/or deal with them. Antiquities (identified as ‘antiques’ in common parlance) in India are governed by The Antiquities

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Anti Money-Laundering Laws in India : The Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA)

The Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA)

As the name suggests, The Prevention of Money-Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 is an Act to prevent money-laundering and to provide for confiscation of property derived from, or involved in, money-laundering and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. Illegally obtained funds are laundered and moved around the globe using shell companies, intermediaries. In this way,

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Anticipatory Bail in India: Know Your Rights and Legal Safeguards

Anticipatory Bail in India: Know Your Rights and Legal Safeguards

Overview Anticipatory bail, as the name suggests, is bail granted to a person in anticipation and apprehending arrest. It is a preventive relief which was not originally included in The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (‘CrPC’). The necessity for granting anticipatory bail arises mainly because sometimes influential persons try to implicate their rivals in false

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Aadhaar Authentication

Submitting Aadhaar Number Voluntarily: A Step-by-Step Guide

Aadhaar is a unique identification number assigned to residents of India by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). It serves as a proof of identity and address and is a 12-digit number that is linked to a resident’s biometric data. The use of Aadhaar is becoming increasingly prevalent, and it is now being used

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The Dos and Don'ts of Using KYC Records for Reporting Entities

The Dos and Don’ts of Using KYC Records for Reporting Entities

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] KYC (Know Your Customer) is a critical component in the financial sector as it helps prevent money laundering and terrorist financing. Reporting entities, such as banking institutions, financial institutions, intermediaries, and others, must follow specific obligations regarding the maintenance of KYC records. However, it’s essential to understand the

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The Role of Central KYC Records Registry in Customer Due Diligence

The Role of Central KYC Records Registry in Customer Due Diligence

As the world becomes more interconnected, financial institutions and intermediaries face increasingly complex challenges to prevent money laundering, terrorist financing and other forms of financial crimes. To combat these crimes, governments around the world have introduced laws and regulations that require financial institutions to perform customer due diligence (CDD). Central KYC Records Registry is a

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