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- [Ministry of Finance tightens regulations for financial professionals under Prevention of Money Laundering Act](https://www.sjalanco.in/2024/09/30/ministry-of-finance-tightens-regulations-for-financial-professionals-under-prevention-of-money-laundering-act/): On Wednesday, the Ministry of Finance announced revisions to the Prevention of Money Laundering Act that introduce stricter compliance procedures and enhance the regulations governing financial professionals who conduct transactions on behalf of their clients. The amendments bring “relevant persons,” including practicing chartered accountants, company secretaries, and cost and works accountants, under the ambit of the anti-money laundering law. The ministry has specified in a notification the scope of financial transactions that will be subject to the new regulations when performed on the client’s behalf. These transactions include the purchase and sale of immovable property, the management of client money, […]
- [Landlords seek possession of shops with perishable goods amid future retail insolvency](https://www.sjalanco.in/2024/09/30/landlords-seek-possession-of-shops-with-perishable-goods-amid-future-retail-insolvency/): The landlords renting to Future Retail Ltd. are becoming anxious about the perishable goods stored in their properties. Some of them have sought relief from the insolvency court, requesting a prompt return of their possessions. The landlords claim that since Future Retail went into insolvency, most of the shops it occupied have been left unattended, without any upkeep, resulting in the spoilage of perishable goods stored on these premises. As a result of the moratorium, they were unable to access these properties. A significant amount of stock, including perishable goods belonging to Future Retail, remains on these premises. The landlords […]
- [The Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud on 12.05.2023 launches E-Filing 2.0](https://www.sjalanco.in/2024/09/30/the-chief-justice-of-india-cji-dy-chandrachud-on-12-05-2023-launches-e-filing-2-0/): On 12.05.2023, the Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud launched E-Filing 2.0 and the facilitation centre. The facility will be available to the lawyers 24×7 to encourage the use of technology and less wastage of paper.
- [Supreme Court refuses to provide injunction on the broadcasting of Wipro Advertisement](https://www.sjalanco.in/2024/09/30/supreme-court-refuses-to-provide-injunction-on-the-broadcasting-of-wipro-advertisement/): Delhi High Court in Reckitt Benckiser v. Wipro Enterprises held while deciding an application under Order XXXIX Rule 1 and 2 of Civil Procedure Code, 1908 regarding a television advertisement featuring a bottle resembling Dettol hand wash, which promotes the moisturizing properties of the Santoor’s product. The Hon’ble Justice C. Hari Shankar after considering all the aspects held that comparative advertisement is protected under Art. 19 (1) (A) as commercial speech. The principle of puffery applies in cases of comparative advertising, where the overall impact of the commercial should be to promote one’s own product rather than disparaging the competitor’s product unfavourable […]
- [VALIDITY OF UNSTAMPED ARBITRATION AGREEMENT](https://www.sjalanco.in/2024/09/30/validity-of-unstamped-arbitration-agreement/): This article dealswith a scenario on the validity of an unstamped contract where arbitration agreement is mentioned in the contract and when the same is not duly stamped under the Indian Stamp Act, 1899.To further analyse the above scenario, we must first discuss about the enforceability of stamped and un-stamped contract. Firstly, as per Section 2 (11) of the Indian Stamp Act, 1899 which defines “Duly Stamped” in relation to an instrument refers to the condition where the instrument has a valid adhesive or impressed stamp affixed to it, and the stamp carries the appropriate value as per the prevailing […]
- [Group Insurance- An Exception to Anti Money Laundering Laws](https://www.sjalanco.in/2024/09/30/group-insurance-an-exception-to-anti-money-laundering-laws/): Money Laundering is a process or activity of moving illegally acquired money through financial systems so that it appears to be legally acquired. Anti-Money Laundering (AML) laws refers to a set of laws, regulations, and procedures designed to prevent individuals from disguising illegally obtained funds as legitimate income; with the goal to prevent such funds from entering the financial system of the country and utilisation of such funds in illegal activities like financing terrorism, etc. The financial institutions and other regulated entities are required to implement and maintain appropriate procedures and controls for detecting and reporting such suspicious activities. It […]
- [ISSUES IN USING CRIMINAL REMEDIES FOR CIVIL WRONG](https://www.sjalanco.in/2024/09/30/issues-in-using-criminal-remedies-for-civil-wrong/): The Civil or criminal offering two different set of remedies for different behavior. For prosecutors, this dichotomy is drives home at the beginning of their legal training by the division of law school curriculum in civil and criminal categories. A legal wrong occurs when legal interest, right protected by the law which are infringed. When persons rights infringed addicted his or her individual right, a civil wring will occur but when there is any violation of public interest which cause to public it is categorized as a crime.A complainant has to decide appropriate way to seek a remedy in accordance […]
- [PRIVACY IN CYBERSPACE](https://www.sjalanco.in/2024/09/30/privacy-in-cyberspace/): INTRODUCTION Every person is born with the right to privacy and the protection of privacy is what must be upheld. Every right comes with a certain restrictions there is no such thing as an absolute even privacy is considered a �myth�. The origin of Privacy can be traced back from British rule to the present age. How the Britishers invaded the privacy of Indian�s, breach their trust and tapped their phone etc. There were certain acts and provision regulated by British government before the independence of India which were exploiting the privacy of citizens instead of protecting it. Soon after […]
- [Palimony- A growing concept in India](https://www.sjalanco.in/2024/09/30/palimony-a-growing-concept-in-india/): Derived from the word alimony itself, Palimony is the provision for providing maintenance on separation to the partners who lived together in a live-in relationship although the existence of a genuine relationship is imperative, and not the one in which either of a partner is married to another person. The relationship needs to be “in the nature of marriage” as defined under Section 2(f) of the Domestic Violence Act to be applicable for Palimony.In India, the concept of palimony is not recognized under any specific law or statute although, the Indian legal system recognizes the right of a woman in […]
- [UNCONTESTED CLAIM OF WIFE PERTAINS TO THE HUSBAND INCOME IS GOSPEL TRUTH WHILE ENHANCING THE COMPENSATION OF THE DECEASED WORKMAN](https://www.sjalanco.in/2024/09/30/uncontested-claim-of-wife-pertains-to-the-husband-income-is-gospel-truth-while-enhancing-the-compensation-of-the-deceased-workman/): By way of the CIVIL APPEAL NO. 3904 OF 2023(Arising out of SLP (C) No. 10447 of 2019 MAMTA DEVI & ORS.VsTHE RELIANCE GENERAL INSURANCE, a challenge is laid by the appellant/ claimants who were deceased/ victim�s wife and son and parents to the correctness and legality of the judgment dated 01.10.2018 passed in Miscellaneous Appeal No. 777 of 2014 by the High Court of Judicature at Patna, whereunder, the appeal filed by the claimants assailing the order dated 10.10.2014 passed by the Deputy LabourCommissioner-cum-Commissioner for Workmen Compensation, in CWC No. 24 of 2011 allowing the claim petition in part, […]
- [Supreme Court Quashes Criminal Case against ISKCON Bangalore Leaders](https://www.sjalanco.in/2024/09/30/supreme-court-quashes-criminal-case-against-iskcon-bangalore-leaders/): The Supreme Court on 18.05.2023 in Chanchalpati Das vs The State of West Bengal and Anr.has imposed a fine of Rs. 1 Lac on ISKCON Kolkata for filing a false case against ISKCON Bengaluru and to deposit in the office of the Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association. Justices Ajay Rastogi and Bela M Trivedi expressed strong disapproval of the proceedings, which were initiated based on a complaint filed eight years after the alleged bus theft incident, stating that it was a clear case of misusing and abusing the law. The court observed that the complaint appeared to be motivated by personal […]
- [ARBITRATION CLAUSE DOES N�T BAR CONSUMER FORA�S JURISDICTION TO HEAR COMPLAINTS](https://www.sjalanco.in/2024/09/30/arbitration-clause-does-n%ef%bf%bdt-bar-consumer-fora%ef%bf%bds-jurisdiction-to-hear-complaints/): The Army Welfare Housing Organization is the complainant that they were given 5 acres of land in Ambala City by the Haryana Urban Development Authority in 1991. They got the possession in 1993 and made final payment to HUDA in 1996. Surprisingly, in 1997 HUDA demanded additional payment for an enhanced compensation pursuant direction/ verdict of the Additional Dist. Judge in 1992. The Authority was never informed to the complainant AWHO about the additional payment before the final payment was made by the AWHO. Consequently, AWHO paid the enhanced compensation as determined by the Court. HUDA’s demand was after more […]
- [HOSPITALS AND DOCTORS ARE NOT LIABLE IF CRITICAL PATIENTS CANNOT BE SAVED EVEN AFTER APPROPRIATE CARE/ TREATMENT](https://www.sjalanco.in/2024/09/30/hospitals-and-doctors-are-not-liable-if-critical-patients-cannot-be-saved-even-after-appropriate-care-treatment/): Patient was of 37 years old underwent laparoscopic sterilisation at Deen Hospital. On account of her respiratory trouble, the surgery took longer than usual. Later patient was shifted to another hospital and then to another hospital, where she succumbed to death on the very next day. The legal representative of the deceased person filed complaints before the Kerala Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (State Commission) , wherein the State Commission held and partially allowed the complaint and directed the Doctors to jointly pay a sum of Rs. 7 lacs as compensation to the complainant. Also held that the two doctors who […]
- [SERVICE TAX IS NOT PAYABLE ON ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGES RECEIVED FROM COAL MINE COMPANIES BY THE COAL MINES PROVIDENT FUND ORGANIZATION](https://www.sjalanco.in/2024/09/30/service-tax-is-not-payable-on-administrative-charges-received-from-coal-mine-companies-by-the-coal-mines-provident-fund-organization/): The Kolkata Bench of the CUSTOMS EXCISE AND SERVICE TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL (CESTAT) has held that Service Tax is not payable on administrative charges received from coal mine companies by the Coal Mines Provident Fund Organization. The Bench observed that since there is no service provider and service receipt relationship and in absence of any consideration which condition is a sine qua non as per the definition of �service�, there is no case of rendition of service, much less a taxable service. Coal Mines Provident Fund Organisation is the creature of the statute. The Organisation is governed by the Coal […]
- [Kerala High Court�s view on The Kerala Story](https://www.sjalanco.in/2024/09/30/kerala-high-court%ef%bf%bds-view-on-the-kerala-story/): The petitioners in Tamil Nadu claim that the State authorities influenced the exhibitors, resulting in the withdrawal of the film. The movie has faced controversy as it is accused of portraying the entire Muslim community and the state of Kerala in a negative light while depicting the recruitment of women into ISIS through deceit. A division bench consisting of N Nagaresh and Sophy Thomas heard multiple writ petitions seeking an order to prohibit the film’s exhibition. The movie was released in Kerala on Friday amidst protests from various organizations. On May 4, 2023, the Supreme Court declined to entertain a […]
- [BMW Car Damage: Supreme Court Refuses Claim For Replacement; Says Insured Can�t Claim Anything More Than Insurance Policy Coverage](https://www.sjalanco.in/2024/09/30/bmw-car-damage-supreme-court-refuses-claim-for-replacement-says-insured-can%ef%bf%bdt-claim-anything-more-than-insurance-policy-coverage/): In the recent case of Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Mukul Aggarwal on November 20, 2023, the Supreme Court reiterated the principle that an insured cannot claim more than what is covered by the insurance policy. The Court emphasized the need to interpret the terms of an insurance policy strictly to determine the liability of the insurance company.Referring to the ruling in National Insurance Company Ltd. v. Chief Electoral Officer, the Supreme Court clarified that the rule of contra proferentem, which interprets ambiguous clauses against the party introducing them, does not apply to commercialcontracts like insurance. The Court, […]
- [Gain From Foreign Exchange Fluctuations Can�t Be Claimed As Deduction Under S.80 HHC Income Tax Act : Supreme Court](https://www.sjalanco.in/2024/09/30/gain-from-foreign-exchange-fluctuations-can%ef%bf%bdt-be-claimed-as-deduction-under-s-80-hhc-income-tax-act-supreme-court/): In the case of one Shah Originals v. Commissioner of Income Tax on November 21, the Supreme Court clarified the interpretation of Section 80 HHC of the Income Tax Act, emphasizing that profit from exchange fluctuation is distinct from export earnings. Section 80 HHC allows deductions for profits derived from exporting goods. The Court highlighted that the deduction is limited to profits from the export of goods and merchandise, excluding other sources.The case involved a 100% EOU of garments that credited a portion of foreign exchange from exports to an EEFC account. A gain of Rs. 26,62,927/- resulted from an […]
- [POCSO in Hindsight; Expanding the Scope of Protecting Children from Sexual Abuse and Exploitation](https://www.sjalanco.in/2024/09/30/pocso-in-hindsight-expanding-the-scope-of-protecting-children-from-sexual-abuse-and-exploitation/): The Protection of Children from Sexual Offence Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) represents a watershed moment in India’s effort to protect children from the heinous crime of sexual abuse and exploitation. The POCSO Act, enacted in response to rising concerns about the incidence of child sexual abuse cases, has surely played a key part in tackling this societal scourge. The POCSO Act’s broad and gender-neutral approach is a major strength. It acknowledges that children, regardless of gender, are vulnerable to sexual assaults and develops a strong legal framework to safeguard them. The Act’s definition of a child as anybody underthe age […]
- [Delhi Court Rebukes Police for Unlawfully Consolidating Complaints in Riots Case](https://www.sjalanco.in/2024/09/30/delhi-court-rebukes-police-for-unlawfully-consolidating-complaints-in-riots-case/): In a scathing critique, a Delhi Court admonished the Delhi Police for consolidating 22complaints into a single FIR related to a Delhi riots case. Additional Sessions Judge Pulastya Pramachala asserted that such an “illegal approach” cannot be endorsed by the court and directed the concerned Station House Officer (SHO) to separate the complaints and initiate individual investigations.The court expressed concern over the investigating agency’s “adamant approach” in disregarding legal mandates, highlighting that charge sheets had been filed without concrete evidence linking the accused to all 22 incidents. The judge emphasized that hearsay evidence is inadmissible and criticized the premature conclusion […]
- [Identification of suit property can rely on existing boundaries; conducting a survey of all neighboring structures is not obligatory.](https://www.sjalanco.in/2024/09/30/identification-of-suit-property-can-rely-on-existing-boundaries-conducting-a-survey-of-all-neighboring-structures-is-not-obligatory/): In a recent appeal in D.Suman verses DVSB Subbalakshmi, the Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled on a case involving property boundaries, emphasizing that identifying the suit property doesn’t necessitate surveying all surrounding lands to establish encroachment. Referring to a Supreme Court decision, the judge highlighted the importance of prevailing boundaries in property disputes.After reviewing the evidence, Justice V Gopala Krishna Rao found the plaintiff proved their ownership while noting the defendants had encroached upon the property. The court upheld the Advocate Commissioner’s report, which was challenged by the defendants after two decades post-decree.The Advocate Commissioner’s method of identifying properties through […]
- [Kerala Lawyers� Protest Prompts Assurance of Transfer for Alleged Abusive Magistrate](https://www.sjalanco.in/2024/09/30/kerala-lawyers%ef%bf%bd-protest-prompts-assurance-of-transfer-for-alleged-abusive-magistrate/): In a recent development, the Bar Council of Kerala (BCK) has secured assurance from Malappuram’s Judge-in-charge, High Court Justice N. Nagaresh, regarding the swift transfer of a Temporary Judicial First Class Magistrate (JFCM), Lenin Das. The move comes in response to allegations that Magistrate Das verbally abused and ordered the arrest of Advocate Favad Pathoor for purportedly aiding a witness during chief examination.The Tirur District Bar Association organized a protest, demanding action against Magistrate Das. In a letter to Justice Nagaresh, the association condemned the magistrate’s actions and declared their abstention from court proceedings until a resolution is reached.Expressing solidarity, […]
- [Happy National Youth Day](https://www.sjalanco.in/2024/09/30/happy-national-youth-day/): Truth can be stated in a thousand different ways, yet each one can be true. -Swami Vivekananda Celebrating the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda with reverence and inspiration at S Jalan & Co. 
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- [�Evolution of Real Estate Allottees� Status under IBC�](https://www.sjalanco.in/2024/09/30/%ef%bf%bdevolution-of-real-estate-allottees%ef%bf%bd-status-under-ibc%ef%bf%bd/): In a recent legal development, the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) in the case of Dheeraj Raikhy v. Raheja Developers Ltd. reaffirmed the significance of the status of real estate allottees under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). The bench, comprising Justice Ashok Bhushan and Barun Mitra, dismissed an application under Section 7 of the IBC, emphasizing that the unique position of allottees remains intact, drawing on precedents such as Vishal Chelani vs. Debashis Nanda. The journey of real estate allottees within the IBC framework traces back to the Jaypee Infratech case, where the absence of provisions protecting homebuyers […]
- [�NCDRC Holds Jai Prakash Associates Liable for Delayed Possession�](https://www.sjalanco.in/2024/09/30/%ef%bf%bdncdrc-holds-jai-prakash-associates-liable-for-delayed-possession%ef%bf%bd/): The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) in the case of Dharamvir Singh and Anr. vs Jai Prakash Associates Limited and Anr., New Delhi bench, comprising Mr. Ram Surat Ram Maurya and Bhartkumar Pandya, recently held Jai Prakash Associates Ltd. and its subsidiary,Jaypee Sports Int. Ltd., accountable for failing to deliver possession of a housing unit within the agreed timeframe. The NCDRC rejected the builder’s defence,emphasizing that the remedies provided by Consumer Forums coexist with the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. In this matter, Mr. Dharamvir Singh, who booked a unit in the “Kassia” housing project in 2011, the NCDRC […]
- [�Delhi High Court Establishes Legal Precedent: Arbitrator Appointments in SMAAASH LEISURE LTD v. AMBIENCE COMMERCIAL DEVELOPERS PVT. LTD.�](https://www.sjalanco.in/2024/09/30/%ef%bf%bddelhi-high-court-establishes-legal-precedent-arbitrator-appointments-in-smaaash-leisure-ltd-v-ambience-commercial-developers-pvt-ltd-%ef%bf%bd/): In a recent judgment, the High Court of Delhi, presided over by Justice Jyoti Singh, ruled in the case of SMAAASH LEISURE LTD. v. AMBIENCE COMMERCIAL DEVELOPERS PVT. LTD. and held that a statement made by a party’s counsel, withdrawing objections to a unilateral arbitrator appointment, does not constitute the ‘express agreement’ mandated by Section 12(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act (A&C Act). The case involved a lease agreement between SMAAASH LEISURE LTD. and AMBIENCE COMMERCIAL DEVELOPERS for premises in Ambience Mall, New Delhi. The petitioner terminated the lease in 2020, leading to a dispute resolution mechanism invocation by […]
- [Challenging a Debt Assignment Deed is not permissible in a Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) under Section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC)](https://www.sjalanco.in/2024/09/30/challenging-a-debt-assignment-deed-is-not-permissible-in-a-corporate-insolvency-resolution-process-cirp-under-section-7-of-the-insolvency-and-bankruptcy-code-2016-ibc/): The New Delhi Bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), comprised of Justice Mahendra Khandelwal (Judicial Member) and Dr. Sanjeev Ranjan (Technical Member), has ruled that challenging the Debt Assignment Deed is not permissible in a Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) under Section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC). Background:  CFM Asset Reconstruction Private Limited, a Securitization and Asset Reconstruction Company registered with the Reserve Bank of India, initiated a CIRP application against M.G. Finvest Private Limited (Corporate Debtor) under Section 7 of the IBC, citing a default of Rs. 1025.53 crores. The Corporate Debtor acted […]
- [THE DELHI HIGH COURT EMPHASIZES THAT MERELY DIRECTING A DISPUTE TO ARBITRATION DOESN'T BAR THE HIGH COURT FROM INVESTIGATING STAMP DUTY CONCERNS THROUGH A WRIT PETITION](https://www.sjalanco.in/2024/09/30/the-delhi-high-court-emphasizes-that-merely-directing-a-dispute-to-arbitration-doesnt-bar-the-high-court-from-investigating-stamp-duty-concerns-through-a-writ-petition/): The Delhi High Court has granted permission through a writ petition, allowing the petitioner to approach the Chief Controlling Revenue Authority for the determination of the payable amount on the instrument. This comes despite the arbitration reference under Section 8 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act related to the dispute arising from the instrument. Justice Subramonium Prasad, presiding over the case, emphasized that the arbitral tribunal’s authority to conduct a similar assessment does not preclude the High Court from entertaining a writ petition to ascertain whether the state has been deprived of revenue. Background: The involved parties had entered into […]
- [Supreme Court Upholds Child's Right: Grants Custody to Aunt, Prioritizing Welfare over Statutory Provisions](https://www.sjalanco.in/2024/09/30/supreme-court-upholds-childs-right-grants-custody-to-aunt-prioritizing-welfare-over-statutory-provisions/): In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court, in the case of Shazia Aman Khan & Anr v/s The State Of Orissa And Ors., has reaffirmed the principle that the welfare of the child takes precedence over personal laws or statutes when determining custody. The Court granted custody of a minor child to her aunt, rejecting the opposition from the biological father and emphasizing the child’s well-being as the paramount consideration. The Bench, comprising Justices C.T. Ravikumar and Rajesh Bindal, held that the child, aged 14, could not be treated as a mere chattel and that her wishes, along with stability, […]
- [Supreme Court Stresses Pleading Precision: Bars Evidence Beyond Pleadings](https://www.sjalanco.in/2024/09/30/supreme-court-stresses-pleading-precision-bars-evidence-beyond-pleadings/): In a recent judgment, the Supreme Court, in the matter of Srinivas Raghavendrarao Desai (dead) by LRS. V/s V. Kumar Vamanrao @ Alok and Ors., underscored the importance of strict adherence to pleadings in a case, ruling that evidence not forming part of the pleadings cannot be introduced during the trial. The bench, comprising Justices C.T. Ravikumar and Rajesh Bindal, emphasized that no evidence could be led beyond the scope of pleadings. Justice Rajesh Bindal, while authoring the judgment, stated, “There is no quarrel with the proposition of law that no evidence could be led beyond pleadings.” The case centered […]

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- [Tax Matters](https://www.sjalanco.in/tax-matters-law/): Tax Matters S. Jalan & Co., a leading tax law firm in India, understands Indirect Tax Matters are an integral component of the business of a client. We regularly deal with and represent our clients in indirect tax litigation like service tax, excise and customs, goods & services tax matters before authorities and Tribunals all over India. We also issue advisories and opinions to clients from time to time on indirect taxes as per requirement. We have successfully created a division for providing specialized services on Goods and Services Tax. Our tax law firm in India has been advising several […]
- [Media And Entertainment](https://www.sjalanco.in/media-and-entertainment-law/): Media And Entertainment The media and entertainment teams are organized along industry lines, which reflects the convergence taking place in the various media and entertainment industries. The Firm operates across the full spectrum of the entertainment and related industries. The individual sectors with which we are involved include all aspects of the music industry, theatre, film, television and video, sport, multimedia and computer games, publishing, advertising and marketing services, radio and merchandising. We place great emphasis on the quality of our technical skills and the calibre or our people, many of whom are acknowledged experts in their respective fields. Our […]
- [Advisory](https://www.sjalanco.in/advisory-law/): Advisory Lawyers now have the additional task of adding value to their client’s company while negotiating the volume and velocity of regulatory change while being compliant in a world that is getting more complex. Our lawyers deliver a strategic viewpoint, assisting clients in fulfilling their domestic obligations and succeeding in the international market as well. To build novel solutions and add value for you and your company, we combine legal counsel with strategy, technology, and business. Certain advisory services we excel in are: Corporate advisory. Regulatory & Compliance. Private Clients. Real Estate. Banking & Finance.
- [Sports Law](https://www.sjalanco.in/sports-law/): Sports Law The history of modern-day sports has evolved from a mode of amusement to a course of sheer competition. The Sports Law and Welfare Association of India (“SLAWIN”) defines it as “one of those fields of law that is applied in the field of sports, physical education and its related fields. It is a pure law as opposed to theoretical law and is concerned with how the law in general interacts with the activity known as sports”. Owing to the commercialization of sports, the economic dimension of sports has paved the way for immense growth for nations in this sector. […]
- [Commercial](https://www.sjalanco.in/commercial-law/): Commercial As the best commercial law firm in India, we have a vast variety of matters before the NCLT Principal Bench and Benches at New Delhi, Kolkata, and Mumbai and other Benches, thus having a Pan India presence. We advise and also appear before the NCLT Benches on behalf of several Financial Creditors and Operational Creditors. We advise on all forms of commercial arrangement and trading activity. We have many years of experience working with our clients to achieve their commercial objectives in the most practical way using our expertise and commercial awareness. As one of the oldest commercial law […]
- [Intellectual Property Rights](https://www.sjalanco.in/intellectual-property-rights-law/): Intellectual Property Rights We have particular expertise in complex IPR litigation and also provide a full IP service in the areas of patents, trademarks, copyright, design, branding, trade secrets and unfair competition. We act for financial, commercial and industrial clients in communications, software, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, broadcasting and entertainment, publishing, mechanical engineering, energy, consumer products and financial and banking services. We deal with the structure, ownership and management of IP rights with a view to exploiting their commercial value. We draft assignments and licenses of design rights, copyright and trademarks to realize that value. We also deal with patent and technology […]
- [Documentation](https://www.sjalanco.in/documentation-law/): Documentation The firm is a doyen in the field of Documentation and is considered as the path leader in the field. The firm advises and provides various services with respect to documentation. Our lawyers are skilled to cover anything and everything under the sun. We help clients go the extra mile by covering the wide array of documentation work such as Real Estate Documentation services such as Drafting of agreements, indentures, joint venture agreements, development agreements, project General Terms and Conditions, aggregator’s agreements, mall management contracts, hotel management and brand licensing agreements,commercial leases and the entire gamut of real estate […]
- [Real Estate](https://www.sjalanco.in/real-estate-law/): Real Estate As the best real estate law firm in India, S. Jalan & Co. has a leading real estate and hospitality practice with many years of experience in acting as project advisors for the premier real estate houses and hotel conglomerates in India. Our real estate practice provides innovative and inventive solutions to intricate issues in land holding, project development, acquisition of development rights, joint venture projects et al and also integrated service to clients from acquisition of land to registration of the project units across our offices in India. We regularly advise our clients for maximizing and preserving […]
- [Arbitration](https://www.sjalanco.in/arbitration-law/): Arbitration As the best arbitration law firm in India, we have a solid reputation in the field of dispute resolution and have successfully aided clients in a number of domestic and international arbitrations. We specialize in offering client-focused legal services, including domestic and international arbitrations. The Arbitration and dispute resolution lawyers contest international and domestic commercial arbitrations before institutional and ad-hoc forums. In high-stakes arbitration cases, our arbitration law firm in India has helped clients win favorable awards. The firm has honed its expertise in resolving disputes arising from contracts with public authorities, consulting agreements, construction projects, building contracts, concession […]
- [Litigation](https://www.sjalanco.in/litigation-law/): Litigation Practice at S. Jalan & Co. As a leading litigation law firm in India, S. Jalan & Co. advises and represents clients across a wide spectrum of civil, corporate, commercial, and regulatory disputes. In today’s interconnected global economy—marked by evolving regulations and complex legal frameworks—effective litigation management requires both strategic insight and practical experience. Our litigation practice is built on deep commercial understanding, rigorous legal analysis, and a results-oriented approach. We assist Indian and international clients in navigating disputes across multiple jurisdictions, offering clear, actionable advice at every stage of the litigation process. By integrating technology and innovation into […]
- [Banking And Finance](https://www.sjalanco.in/banking-and-finance-law/): Banking And Finance As one of the best banking and finance law firms in India, S. Jalan & Co. is empanelled with both domestic and multinational banks in India and advises them on diverse matters including due diligence and term sheets, secured loan transactions, home loans, consortium banking, securitization, structured finance products, etc. Our banking and finance lawyers keep advising clients in financing documents such as loan agreements and security documents including external commercial borrowing documents (deeds of hypothecation, mortgage and pledge, consortium lending agreements and escrow agreements), facility agreements, common terms agreements, inter-creditor agreements and accounts agreements. Our lawyers […]
- [Contact Us](https://www.sjalanco.in/contact-us/): Regional Office-East: Kolkata Location: 10, Old Post Office Street, Right wing, 3rd Floor, Room no. 90 and 91, Kolkata – 700001 Get in Touch Kolkata Corporate Office Location: 6/7 A, A J C Bose Road, Kolkata – 700017 (Near Kala Mandir) Phone: +91-33-2248-3383 +91-33-2210-4639 +91-33-4005-6139 Email: Contact Person: Mr. Sourav Ghosh sourav@sjalanco.in New Delhi Regional Office-North Location: 10/8, Lower Ground Floor, Sarvapriya Vihar, New Delhi-110016 Phone: +91-11-41033831 +91-965-017-4584 Email: Contact Person: Mr. Samrat Sengupta samrat@sjalanco.in Mumbai Regional Office-West Location: 44F, 4th Floor, Yusuf Building, 45, Veer Nariman Road, Flora Fountain, Fort, Mumbai – 400001 Phone: +91-22-45760769 Email: Contact Person: Mr. […]
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- [Practice Area](https://www.sjalanco.in/practice-area/): Practice Areas We Offer A Client Focused Approach Capital Markets The demand and appetite improve meats in technology is only Bankruptcy The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers, an invitation Banking & Finance Premier trial lawyers from each state in the nation who TAX Consultancy Premier trial lawyers from each state in the nation who Medical Negligence He applies his expertise, skill, and experience in all criminal
- [Our Profile](https://www.sjalanco.in/our-profile/): WHO ARE WE? The powerhouse law firm S. Jalan & Co. has a dominant presence in the Infrastructure, Corporate & Commercial, Banking & Finance, Consumer Goods industries, Realty, Merger and Acquisitions etc. The firm, which was founded by the Late Mr. Shyamanand Jalan in the Independence era, has achieved outstanding success mostly due to its determination to innovate, set new standards, improve skills, improve lives, and uphold its treasured value system. ABOUT US The firm traces its origin to 1950, is one of the oldest and best-known law firms across Pan India basis.We contribute meaningfully to the discourse on legal […]
- [Home](https://www.sjalanco.in/): Who Are We? The powerhouse law firm S. Jalan & Co. has a dominant presence in the Infrastructure, Corporate & Commercial, Banking & Finance, Consumer Goods Industries, Realty, Merger and Acquisitions etc. The firm, which was founded by the Late Mr. Shyamanand Jalan in the Independence era, has achieved outstanding success mostly due to its determination to innovate, set new standards, improve skills, improve lives, and uphold its treasured value system. Message From Mr. Sourav Ghosh “No dream is too large or too modest; it just requires a strategy” Read More +61 (3) 9642-2237 info@privsa.com Why Choose Us 75-Year of […]


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