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Onus of paying GST on legal services is with clients: CBEC

An 18% GST rate with full input tax credit is applicable on legal services availed by businesses with a turnover above Rs20 lakh

1 min read15 Jul 2017
Politics

Delhi’s legal services authority opens assistance centre Nyaya Sanyog

Nyaya Sanyog, a one stop centre will provide information on legal aid services in Delhi

1 min read18 May 2017
Politics

Law ministry launches 3 legal aid services for poor

To provide legal aid to marginalised and vulnerable communities law ministry launched 3 initiatives pro bono legal services, tele law service and Nyaya Mitra scheme

1 min read20 Apr 2017
Politics

Delhi police stations may soon get lawyers for legal aid services

This is to help acquaint victims of crimes like rape with technicalities of the criminal justice system before their statements are recorded

3 min read28 Aug 2015
Politics

Government discussing opening up of legal sector to foreign firms

Commerce secretary Rajeev Kher says stakeholders broadly converging on the idea that there is a need to open up the sector in a calibrated manner

1 min read29 Jun 2015
Politics

Need to bring our patent laws on par with global standards: Narendra Modi

PM Modi says govt will also work on liberalizing domestic services sectors such as finance and legal services

2 min read24 Apr 2015
Politics

Modi pushes for mapping of regional talent to promote skills, exports

Prime Minister also pitches for making India a hub for global arbitration

1 min read23 Apr 2015
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Take legal education away from BCI

Take legal education away from BCI

3 min read2 Feb 2012
Politics

Veerappa Moily | I want lawyers to be global players

Veerappa Moily | I want lawyers to be global players

12 min read30 Jan 2011
Politics

Over 12,000 cases settled in Lok Adalats

Over 12,000 cases settled in Lok Adalats

1 min read8 Feb 2009
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