A look into some of the most common income tax penalties in India
In accordance with the Union List set out in the Constitution of India, the Central Government has the power to levy a tax on any income other than agricultural income. This is described in Section 10(1) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, which is the charging statute of income tax in India. Generally understood, Income […]
HUMAN RIGHTS – THE EMERGING CHALLENGES IN INDIA
The basic rights and freedom that belong to every person in the world right from his/her birth until his/her death are collectively termed as “Human Rights”. These rights are applicable regardless of where you are from, what you believe in or how you choose to live your life. It follows that these human rights are […]
Introduction of Lokpal at national & state levels and its impact on businesses & Indian economy
CONCEPT OF LOKPAL It has been rightly observed that corruption and hypocrisy should not to be inevitable products of democracy as they sadly are today. Unfortunately, corruption is deep-rooted and all-pervasive in the modern Indian society. Earlier, people would have to use a bribe to right a wrong, but today a bribe is used even […]
Building a Just Society: The Important Role of Lawyers & Legal Education in Uncertain Times
There is so much going on in the world right now in the wake of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and its resulting damage to the economy as well as the social fabric that we wanted to take a moment to reflect on the role of law and legal education during these unprecedented times, and Dr. Saleem Akhtar (Director Academic Advisory Board), Asian Law College was able to […]
Bollywood film & television actress, model & anchor – Ms. KARISHMA TANNA – declares the winner of “TALENT HUNT COMPETITION 2020” at the ALC Orientation Programme 2020!
Asian Law College – which is a part of Asian Education Group and is ranked as one of the best Law Colleges in Delhi NCR – welcomed its new batch of B.A.LL.B. & LL.B. students by putting together an impressive week-long Orientation Programme scheduled from Monday, 26th October 2020 to Saturday, 31st October 2020. However, in view of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and keeping in […]
Understanding the legality of internet shutdowns in a democracy
Introduction The world of today is verily a world of cyber dependency. From booking tickets and cabs online, finding routes on google maps, video calling our dear ones to express an opinion on twitter, sending and uploading documents – everything is dependent on internet access. Still, “internet shutdowns” are resorted to by the governments all […]
Career Opportunities after Completion of Integrated BA.LL.B. Course
Law and Judicial Sciences are the most widespread choices in the present times after medicine. This is easily the most sought after professional course in the current scenario. Learning of law is a worthy academic pursuit, and you need to move into this field of B.A. LL.B. immediately after your 12th standard. In the law schools, most […]
WHAT DEFINES A SUCCESSFUL LAWYER?
In many ways, qualities, attitude and skills play a very vital role in making of a lawyer successful. Lawyers generally develop these skills from the very initial stage when they start as law students. In the present era, the law schools are also playing a very importation role in developing such skill. The competition and approach in […]
Indian Parliament Passes Bill To Regulate Funds Received As Foreign Contributions
The Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, 22nd September 2020 passed the “Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2020” to regulate the acceptance and utilization of foreign contributions by individuals, associations and companies. The Bill was passed unopposed as the Opposition Members had earlier staged a walk out in protest to passing of the Farmers’ Bills. It amends the […]
Here’s all you need to know about the new agriculture bills
As we all know, the Parliament has given its nod to the two contentious agriculture Bills, despite the opposition as well as long-time BJP ally Shiromani Akali Dal terming it an “anti-farmer” move. The latest news is that Minister of Food Processing Industries and the only SAD representative in the Modi government, Harsimrat Kaur Badal, […]
“CONTEMPT OF COURT”: An Academic Perspective
By definition, “Contempt of Court” is any conduct that disrespect or disregard for interfering with or prejudice parties or with their witnesses during the litigation before the respective authority and administration of law. The contempt law in India is governed by the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971. As per this Act, the judges of the […]
Need of Censorship Over-The-Top(OTT) Services – NETFLIX & Hotstar
Gone are the days when satellite TVs were ruling the Indian TV industry. Now are the times of internet based channels like Netflix, Hotstar, Amazon Prime Video and more, known as the ‘Over-The-Top (OTT)’ services. Being an internet based service, they can be accessed anywhere and anytime on devices like smartphones and tablets too other […]
ALC organizes a profoundly thought-provoking live session by renowned Social Entrepreneur & Innovator, DR. BINISH DESAI – more famously known as “THE RECYCLE MAN OF INDIA”!
Asian Law College (ALC) organized a profoundly thought-provoking Live Interactive session with none other than DR. BINISH DESAI, Social Entrepreneur & Innovator – more famously known as “THE RECYCLE MAN OF INDIA”– for all BA-LLB & LLB students and aspirants on Saturday, 5th September 2020 at 12:00 noon. As it progresses, the WEBINAR became a spring of great stimulation and […]
Role of Legal Design in India for Virtual Courts in Improving Access to Justice
In many ways, the ongoing deadly Covid-19 pandemic has compelled the world to change its way of life in almost all aspects of its human existence and the courts of law of our country are no exception. In fact, the judicial system has quickly adopted widespread use of video hearings with the aim of imparting […]
All About Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) Course & Career Options
Candidates intending to become legal professionals or wanting to enter in law field can choose LL.B (Bachelor of Laws) course. In India, legal education is offered at different levels. Do you want to start your career in Law? Here, we are providing the career guidance in law for beginners. Bachelor of Laws, abbreviated as LL.B., is the […]