Follow The Law
Follow The Law
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Follow The Law is a show where a senior member of the legal fraternity gives his views to the two lawyers hosting the show, Raghav Bahl and Niharika Karanjawala, on various situations a citizen may encounter and the rights and obligations of the citizen under the law.
This educational programme gives the audience an overview to be forewarned and forearmed.
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The show explores various legal topics focusing on citizens' rights, such as the impact of the insolvency and bankruptcy code on investors, the right to remain silent when accused of a crime, and the rights of individuals dealing with police accusations, addressing current legal issues with examples including the distinction between testimonial and physical evidence.
Follow The Law is a show where three lawyers explore various situations a citizen may encounter and the rights and obligations of the citizen under the law. Every episode is a round table of lawyers with participants Raghav Bahl, Niharika Karanjawal, Saurabh Kirpal, Mukul Rohatgi, Vivek Sood, Sanjoy Ghose, Geeta Luthra, Chander Uday Singh, Aman Lekhi, Former Justice Badar Durrez Ahmed, Chander Lall
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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?
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