Tag: PrivacyRights

New Income Tax Bill: Balancing Privacy & Tax Authority Powers

New Income Tax Bill: A Conundrum Between Right To Privacy And Authorized Officers’ Access To Virtual Digital Space

Introduction The Income-Tax Bill, 2025, introduced in the Lok Sabha on February 13, 2025, aims to modernize India’s direct tax framework by replacing the six-decade-old Income Tax Act, 1961. While the bill simplifies tax laws

Can Public Shaming Solve Loan Defaults? Kerala HC Says No

Can Public Shaming Solve Loan Defaults? Kerala HC Says No

Introduction In a significant judgment, the Kerala High Court addressed the delicate balance between financial recovery and individual rights. The case, brought by the Chempazhanthi Agricultural Improvement Co-operative Society and its Managing Committee, revolved around