The Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999, was enacted to replace the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, 1973 with an objective of consolidating and amending the laws relating to foreign exchange. While the 1973 Act focuses more on regulations and controls, whereas FEMA, 1999 deals more with the management of foreign exchange. FEMA facilitates external trade and promotes the orderly development and maintenance of foreign exchange market in India. The new Act enables the Reserve Bank of India and the Central Government to pass regulations and rules relating to foreign exchange in tune with the Foreign Trade Policy of India. This book comprehensively covers all aspects of foreign exchange management and regulations. This book will be useful for Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries, Cost Accountants, Advocates, and other professionals dealing with FEMA. Key Features • Written in an easy and simple language, reducing the ambiguity to zero level • Compiled in a question-answer format, covering almost all questions that a professional is likely to encounter in the field of FEMA • Includes master circulars and notifications issued by the RBI • In-depth coverage of rules and regulations under FEMA • Practical guidance for dealing with FEMA issues • Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 discussed in detail • Updated up to August 2015.

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The Companies Act 2013 - Key Conceptual Transformation is one of the compiled manuscript with the aim to highlight and present the key conceptual transformations made in the Companies Act 2013. The authors have elucidated the diverse issues and concerns arising as a result of the change in the company legislation regime. The span of the book ranges from articles on overview of the Companies Act 2013, the protection of Minority shareholders, facets like the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) which has been mandated under the statute, duties and liabilities of the Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Independent Directors and prevention of oppression and mismanagement. An attempt has also been made to expound Corporate Frauds with an analysis of the accountability of Auditors and the transformation brought by the new law to strengthen it. Several important aspects such as Related Party transactions, issuance of securities by companies, minority squeeze out, changes to inspection and investigation have also been given due emphasis. An attempt has been made to present an interesting blend of various aspects of the transformation in the company law jurisprudence by leading practitioners, senior officers from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Ministry of Finance and distinguished academicians.

The Government of India earlier by enacting Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, 1947 and later passing of Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, 1973 (FERA) had unsuccessfully tried to control Foreign Exchange but in the foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA) enacted at the time of good foreign exchange position and movements towards liberalized economy the foreign exchange violations are not treated as crime which deserves sentence of imprisonment and only punishment of the fine on higher side was found adequate. The compounding of the violation of foreign exchange is permitted in the manner indicated in relevant Rules and Regulations. Unlike the other important Acts the books on FEMA are generally in the form of guides based on the provisions of the Act, Rules and Regulations framed under it, yearly Master Circular and AP (DIR series) Circulars issued by the Reserve Bank of India from time to time, Foreign Exchange Control Manual of RBI, Life Insurance Memorandum (LIM) of RBI, Memorandum of Exchange Control Regulations relating to General Insurance of India (GIM), Memorandum of Procedure for channelling direction through Asia Clearing Union (ACU), Memorandum of instructions on project and services exports (PEM), etc., with special memorandum of instructions on different aspects of the foreign exchange to achieve foreign exchange management. The present Books commentary on FEMA with emphasis on legal interpretations of words and phrases used in different sections by author`s experience, Higher Courts Interpretations pertaining to the present Act and other Acts besides case law based commentary for the benefit of legal fraternity. In the present book authors have also made special efforts to coordinate and correlate different provisions of the FEMA with the related Rules and Regulations. Some important AP (DIR series) Circulars are indicated by authors at appropriate places in the relevant provisions of the Act for the benefit of readers of this book. The central idea is that along with the relevant provisions of the Act, the reader should also know the position of the relevant Rules, related Regulations and Circulars to grasp the exact position, by reading them together.

This exhaustive Supreme Court digest on criminal law is arranged alphabetically in four volumes for ease of reference wherein the case law is arranged subject-wise under headings and sub-headings. A useful tool for Lawyers, Judges, Judicial Academies, law firms and the legal professionals. Key Features: Covers case law of more than seven decades up-to December 2021 It contains every decision of the Court till date on every aspect of criminal law and covers every criminal enactment which has come under the scrutiny of the Court It serves as a ready reckoner wherein all decisions of the Supreme Court are arranged thematically under user friendly headings to enable any researcher to understand the evolution of law over a period of time upon a particular segment of law Unique presentation of case law provides clear insights for conducting a fair trial, both for the prosecution and accused marriage and divorce, maintenance, division of matrimonial property, guardianship, child custody as well as adoption, as developed by the Supreme Court and various high courts. The author has discussed major recent judgments of the Supreme Court on such contemporary concerns as the status of live-in relationships, the rights of the women, and of the children born of such relationships. The book also provides insights into contemporary matrimonial issues that have emerged out of new and developing perceptions of rights and duties, as well as alternative methods for settling matrimonial disputes. Key Features: Important aspects of Family Law such as marriage, divorce, maintenance, property, custody, and adoption have been discussed in a comprehensive yet intelligible manner Up to date with contemporary matrimonial issues as well as methods for matrimonial dispute settlement Important judicial pronouncements have been discussed and analyzed like Sofiya Sultana v State of Uttar Pradesh, Satish Ahuja v Sneha Ahuja etc. Contemporary issues and new developments on the subject have been incorporated Includes important decisions of Supreme Court and High courts. Essential reading for law students, professors, students and scholars of gender studies and sociology being taught not only under three year and five-year law degree courses but also under human resource specialization of business administration degrees. For several decades, the reformation of the multiple labor laws into a unified set of codes had been a matter of discussion basis the reports submitted by the National Commission of Labor. Thus, the introduction of new codes has simplified the maze of existing labor laws. The present book provides a detailed insight to the new codes relevant for it which makes it an exciting new contribution to the field of labor law. This comprehensive book establishes an understanding of new codes along with the jurisprudential developments including judgments given under existing labor laws which continue to hold relevance even for the new codes.

The book is a comprehensive publication divided into seven volumes containing Supreme Court decisions on Criminal Law from the time of its inception to the year 2018. It serves as ready reckoner wherein the decisions of Supreme Court are arranged thematically under user friendly headings to enable any researcher to understand the evolution of law over a period of time. Unique presentation of case law provides clear insights for conducting a fair trial, both for the prosecution and accused. It is one of the most valuable professional reference books available for the legal fraternity.

An evergreen classic, this title is amongst the most comprehensive commentaries on the Law of Criminal Procedure in India. First published in 1930, this section-wise commentary on the Code enjoys the reputation of being one of the most authoritative publications on the subject. This work is unique in its precision, carries easy readability, critical analysis and has been appreciated throughout for its authenticity Key Features: Technical rules of procedure have been illustrated and explained in a lucid, comprehensive and systematic manner Adopts an integrated approach, with the provisions of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 and the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 being referred to wherever necessary, for better understanding of complex legal issues Answers the intricate questions emerging during the trial of cases, covering the point of view of both the prosecution and the accused Incorporates recent legislative developments and emerging issues Includes latest and notable judgments of the Supreme Court and High Courts An invaluable reference for judges, lawyers, judicial and police training academies (national and state), police departments, CBI officials, academicians, students, researchers and scholars

The Code of Criminal Procedure - An Encyclopaedic Commentary on the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 Volume 1: Section 1 to 224 Volume 2: Section 225 to 484, Schedules & Appendices Key Highlights:- • This section wise commentary is amongst the most authoritative publications on the Law of Criminal Procedure in India • First published in 1956, this two-volume work has acquired richness in content, quality and comprehensiveness through successive editions published over the years. • This edition has been extensively and meticulously revised, taking into account the changes brought about by recent legislative amendments as well as important judgments of Supreme Court and various High courts • Legal provisions that were recently amended or newly introduced have been incorporated in the commentary along with precise synopses for quick and easy reference. • The edition has been revised to fit more closely to the needs of judges, lawyers, prosecutors, police officers, administrators, judicial and police training academies (national and state), police departments, CBI officials, academics, researchers and scholars.

Handbook on Offences and Punishments is a unique book, in which the offences strewn over different criminal statutes of various subjects are presented in a tabular form for easy reference. This book covers over 2000 penal provisions contained in more than 100 special statutes tabulated in the similar manner as the offences of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 are presented in the First Schedule to the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. The relevant section of the statutes, the offences, its punishments, triable by which court, whether it is cognizable/bailable/compoundable are enumerated in the table. The locus standi to file a complaint, if envisage under law, is also pointed out. This Handbook is an indispensable first point of reference for legal practitioners, public prosecutors, investigating agencies and trial courts. We sincerely hope, this edition also will be accepted by the legal fraternity. Key Features: • Offences dispersed over different criminal statutes of various subjects are presented in a tabular form for easy reference • Covers over 2000 penal provisions contained in more than 100 special statutes • Intelligible discussion of the relevant section of the statutes, the offences, its punishments, triable by which court, whether it is cognizable/bailable/compoundable are enumerated in a tabular form. • In addition to the Enactment of several new laws, amendments to some Acts have also come into force, such as, The Essential Defence Services Act, 2021, The Central Goods and Services Act, 2017, The Code on Wages Act, 2019, The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019, The Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes (Production, Manufacture, Import, Export, Transport, Sale, Distribution, Storage and Advertisement) Act, 2019, Companies Act, 2013, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

Salient Features:- • Exhaustive 2 Volume book which contains section-wise commentary and analysis of the Code of Criminal Procedure. • Incorporates all judicial developments since the last edition. • Incorporates all Legislative developments including developments necessitated by allied laws as well for e.g. the Mental Health Bill, 2016 (pending in Lok Sabha) which has modified the procedure with respect to role of law enforcement agencies (including police and judiciary) in the context of persons with unsound minds.