June 2023

  Retrospective Taxation Laws : The Controversy Introduction The term "retrospective law" relates to making assumptions about the past. A person may be held accountable for previous offences as a result of new or altered laws that have an impact on historical events. This runs counter to the idea that laws are enacted to account for potential crimes. New laws may be applied to facts or deeds even before they were first introduced under statutes that operate...

  Contracts: Void vis-à-vis Voidable Suppose Charulata wants to take a property on the Southwest side of New Delhi. She approaches Harpreet as he wants to sell it. They make the deal and enter into a contract for real estate. Before agreeing to the contract terms, she acquires details about the property. Once satisfied, the deal occurs. Through some sources, Chrarulata discovers this property is under illegal proceeds. She approaches Harpreet to sort this out, but he denies the...

ABSTRACT In a world full of uncertainties, it is essential for businesses to protect themselves from unforeseen events that may disrupt their operations. This is where the force majeure clause comes into play. A force majeure clause is a contractual provision that allows parties to suspend or terminate their obligations when certain extraordinary events occur. In India, the force majeure clause has gained significant importance, especially in light of recent...