Charity By Corporates: Lawful & Tax-Neutral?

Charity By Corporates: Lawful & Tax-Neutral? A corporate entity can donate its assets to a charitable trust registered under section 12A/12AA of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (“IT Act”) provided the donation conforms with applicable corporate laws, internal governance norms, and tax implications Corporate philanthropy is no longer just about writing cheques, it’s about making real

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Is Compliance with ‘Sharia Court’ Directives Mandatory? Here’s What the Supreme Court Explained

In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India in Shahjahan v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr. (2025 INSC 528) clarified that directives, decisions, or “fatwas” issued by so-called “Sharia Courts,” “Courts of Kazi,” or “Darul Kajiyat” have no legal recognition under Indian law. The judgment reiterates the primacy of statutory courts established by

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Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas Advised PayU Payments Private Limited In Its Acquisition Of A Strategic Stake In Mindgate Solutions Private Limited

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised PayU Payments Private Limited in its acquisition of a strategic stake in Mindgate Solutions Private Limited Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised PayU Payments Private Limited (“PayU”), the payment and fintech business of Amsterdam-based global consumer internet group and technology investor Prosus, in its acquisition of a strategic stake in Mindgate Solutions Private

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Sankalp 51A@Pahalgam: NLU Prayagraj and AnantLaw Offer Free Legal Help to Pahalgam Terror Attack Victims

Dr. Rajendra Prasad National Law University (NLU), Prayagraj, in collaboration with AnantLaw, has launched a vital humanitarian initiative, ‘Sankalp 51A@Pahalgam’, to offer pro bono legal services to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack that occurred on April 22, 2025. The tragic event claimed several lives and left numerous families from different states devastated, urgently

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Child Custody Not to Be Decided Solely on Religious Grounds

In a diverse country like India, where personal laws based on religion often dictate matters of marriage, divorce, inheritance, and custody, courts are frequently challenged to balance tradition with constitutional values. The Bombay High Court’s recent ruling in Sahil Raju Gilani v. State of Maharashtra & Anr. (2025) reasserts that religious personal laws cannot dictate

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Cloud Nine 1.0 2025: The Youth Fest | Faculty of Law, SGT University

SGT University and the Faculty of Law proudly present an exciting FEST event, celebrating talent, creativity, and youthful energy. We are thrilled to introduce Cloud nine – The Youth Fest 2025, a vibrant celebration featuring a thrilling DJ night, live concert, energetic dance and group performances, captivating face painting, soulful singing, and instrumental showcases—an unforgettable

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Khaitan & Co Advised Sasken Technologies Limited On Acquisition Of 100% Of BORQS International Holding Corp And Its Subsidiaries

Khaitan & Co advised Sasken Technologies Limited on Acquisition of 100% of BORQS International Holding Corp and its Subsidiaries Khaitan & Co advised Sasken Technologies Limited (“STL”) in relation to the acquisition of 100% of BORQS International Holding Corp and its subsidiaries, including BORQS Technologies India Private Limited (formerly known as BORQS Software Solutions Private

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Income from Other Sources under the Income Tax Act, 1961

Indian Income Tax Act, 1961, categorises an individual’s total income under five heads for the purpose of computation and taxation. These heads are: Income from Salaries Income from House Property Profits and Gains from Business or Profession Capital Gains Income from Other Sources “Income from Other Sources” is a residual head, covered under Section 56

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