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PIL: SEEKING JUSTICE FOR THE GREATER GOOD | Justice Madan Lokur, former Judge of the Supreme Court of India, Raghav Bahl & Niharika Karanjawala

Public Interest Litigation: Seeking Justice for the Greater Good | with Justice Madan Lokur, former Judge of the Supreme Court of India, Raghav Bahl & Niharika Karanjawala Chapters: 00:00 What is a PIL and how does it differs from an ordinary case? 02:07 How did PIL evolve in the Indian legal system? 06:24 Is it now easier for concerned citizens to approach the courts?07:36 What are the various ways a PIL can be initiated? 09:17 Have courts taken up Suo Moto PILS from news reports or social media? 10:30 Procedurally, is it easier to file a PIL? 11:05 Are PILs treated differently by courts to litigation? 12:41 What are the consequences to filing a frivolous or motivated PIL? 16:57 Is there sufficient information on PILs and their usefulness in the public domain? 17:25 What reforms are needed in the PIL? 18:23 Which are the sectors that PILs can still drive greater public good? Disclaimer : The content of this programme is intended for information, entertainment and general awareness purposes only; no legal advice is being given to the viewer. If you have a legal query, concern or problem please seek professional legal advice. No information received from the program should be relied upon or used without consulting a lawyer to consider your specific circumstances, possible changes to applicable laws, rules and regulations and other legal issues. The views expressed herein are an individual’s own and do not reflect the views of the creators of Follow the Law or ITMN TV. Roundtable : Justice Madan Lokur, former Judge of the Supreme Court of India, Raghav Bahl & Niharika Karanjawala Subscribe to Follow the Law to remain informed and empowered.

THE LAW AND ECONOMIC FUGITIVES - With Sidharth Luthra, Senior Advocate & Former ASG, Raghav Bahl, & Niharika Karanjawala

THE LAW AND ECONOMIC FUGITIVES - With Sidharth Luthra, Senior Advocate & Former ASG, Raghav Bahl, & Niharika Karanjawala This episode of Follow the Law examines India’s Fugitive Economic Offenders Act and how the law deals with individuals accused of major financial crimes who leave the country to avoid prosecution. Chapters: 00:00 Why This Law Matters for Ordinary Citizens 02:21 Actual Loss vs Notional Loss; To Attract the Provisions 02:55 Types of Offences Covered Under the Act 03:28 Process to Declare a Fugitive Economic Offender 05:46 Process for Attachment and Confiscation of Assets 08:07 Overseas Property and Assets Also Covered? 08:46 Third-Party Claims and Joint Family Property attachment 09:49 Challenging Confiscation 11:16 Interaction With Extradition Law   13:06 When an Accused Genuinely Cannot Return to India 14:21 Safeguards Against Misuse 15:02 Closing Thoughts  Disclaimer  The content of this programme is intended for information,entertainment and general awareness purposes only; no legal advice is being given to the viewer. If you have a legal query, concern or problem please seek professional legal advice. No information received from the program should be relied upon or used without consulting a lawyer to consider your specific circumstances, possible changes to applicable laws, rules and regulations and other legal issues. The views expressed herein are an individual’s own and do notreflect the views of the creators of Follow the Law or ITMN TV.

NAVIGATING THE RIGHT TO PROTEST: With Former Judge of the Supreme Court of India, Justice Deepak Gupta, Raghav Bahl & Niharika Karanjawala

NAVIGATING THE RIGHT TO PROTEST: With Former Judge of the Supreme Court of India, Justice Deepak Gupta, , Raghav Bahl & Niharika Karanjawala 00:00 – Constitutional Basis: The Right to Protest and how is it limited?01:36 – Section 144 Orders: Legal Consequences & Can mere presence be unlawful?02:08 – Unlawful Assembly: When Does a Protest Become an Unlawful Assembly?03:28 – Balancing Competing Rights: Protesters vs. Other Citizens05:36 – Landmark Judgments: On the Right to Protest07:13 – Doctrine of Proportionality: Limits on State Action08:44 – Internet Shutdowns During Protests: Legal justification10:44 – Online Protests: Are they a Cross-Border Legal Risk?12:15 – Distancing from Violence: Is there Legal Protection for Peaceful Protesters?13:44 – Legal Remedies for Injured Protesters14:35 – The Way Forward: What changes may make things better? Disclaimer The content of this programme is intended for information,entertainment and general awareness purposes only; no legal advice is being given to the viewer. If you have a legal query, concern or problem please seekprofessional legal advice. No information received from the program should be relied upon or used without consulting a lawyer to consider your specific circumstances, possible changes to applicable laws, rules and regulations and other legal issues. The views expressed herein are an individual’s own and do notreflect the views of the creators of Follow the Law or ITMN TV.

SENDING MONEY ABROAD: AN OVERVIEW – With Nakul Dewan, Raghav Bahl,& Niharika Karanjawala

SENDING MONEY ABROAD: AN OVERVIEW – With Nakul Dewan, Raghav Bahl,& Niharika Karanjawala  Chapters: 00:00 What is the legality of Indians transferring money abroad? 00:50 Is there any prohibition on use of that money sent abroad? 01:18 Can Indians buy foreign stocks or crypto currency with the foreign remittance? 01:57 What about colourable practices and what constitutes ‘round tripping?’ 03:21 How are overseas investments taxed and how about Double Avoidance Tax Treaties? 04:05 Can poorly structed foreign investments open one up to legal problems? 04:53 Can even innocuous transactions or a legal trust in a tax heavens make authorities suspicious? 05:42 In matrimonial disputes can foreign assets be counted towards alimony or settlement? 06:29 In case of Tax scrutiny how important is to retain evidence of all transactions and for how long? 07:27 What would be your advice to a first time overseas remittance investor? 08:10 What are the improvements that you would suggest to make the system better?   Disclaimer The content of this programme is intended for information, entertainment and general awareness purposes only; no legal advice is being given to the viewer. If you have a legal query, concern or problem please seek professional legal advice. No information received from the program should be relied upon or used without consulting a lawyer to consider your specific circumstances, possible changes to applicable laws, rules and regulations and other legal issues. The views expressed herein are an individual’s own and do not reflect the views of the creators of Follow the Law or ITMN TV.

WHEN THE TAXMAN KNOCKS: YOUR RIGHTS & DUTIES With Ajay Vohra, Raghav Bahl & Niharika Karanajawala

When the Taxman Knocks: Your Rights & Duties. The last thing anybody wants is the income tax department knocking on their door. In the event one finds themselves in such and unfortunate situation we’ll be discussing what the rights and duties are of a person subjected to such asearch. Explored by a roundtable of three lawyers : Ajay Vohra, Raghav Bahl & Niharika Karanjawala Chapters 00:00 In case of an income Tax raid are officers required to show any specific documents before entering a premises for search? 01:00 What are the rights of an individual or business when a raid is conducted on their premises? 02:09 Can the person being raided insist on the presence of their lawyer during the raid? 02:48 Are the officers allowed to seize phones, laptops, or personal diaries? What’s the scope of such seizures? And how can an individual get such items back if seized? 04:22 How much gold is one permitted to keep at home and are there any exemptions on the seizure of gold - such as ancestral or heirlooms? 06:20 Can they search women’s bedrooms or lockers if only male officers are present? 07:07 What are the duties of the person being raided? Can they refuse to answer questions or hand over documents? And What is the legal consequence of non-cooperation or not providing information during a raid? 08:10 After the raid is completed is the person given a panchnama or seizure memo? 09:14 What options does one have if they believe a raid was illegal or excessively coercive? 10:22 Does an individual have any recourse if their property is damaged during a raid? 11:47 Have courts in India laid down any specific guidelines to prevent arbitrary or harassing raids? 12:26 What improvements would you like see in the law or procedure going forward to make the process more fair and balanced for both, the department and the parties? Disclaimer The content of this programme is intended for information, entertainment and general awareness purposes only; no legal advice is being given to the viewer. If you have a legal query, concern or problem please seek professional legaladvice. No information received from the program should be relied upon or used without consulting a lawyer to consider your specific circumstances, possible changes to applicable laws, rules and regulations and other legal issues. The views expressed herein are an individual’s own and do not reflect the views of the creators of Follow the Law or ITMN TV.