DIRECTING DUAL IDENTITIES: THE CITIZENSHIP AMENDMENT ACT AND THE INDIAN MIGRATION

India, a land of diverse cultures and histories, has always been a container for complex socio-political stories. The Citizenship Amendment Act (“CAA”), passed in December 2019, has added another layer to this multi-layered nation’s ongoing discourse on identity and belonging. CAA provides

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MINIMIZING TAX BURDENS THROUGH STRATEGIC WILL PLANNING

Planning for the future is not just about safeguarding the assets, it is also about minimizing tax burdens. In India, strategically structuring the will can minimize tax burdens and leave behind a legacy for the heirs. Assets passed on through inheritance may be subject to various taxes. However, as of the current regulatory landscape, India does not impose

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Legislations_for_OCI..

An Overseas Citizen of India (“OCI”) is a foreign citizen who has a special status in India granted by the OCI scheme. People of Indian origin and their spouses may live and work in India permanently with OCI, a type of permanent residency. Along with the privileges like land ownership and other investment opportunities, it grants cardholders lifetime entrance into the nation

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