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Navigating Competition: The MMT-Go Judgement and the Impending Shifts in India’s Tourism Industry
Introduction In a landmark move, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) recently wielded its regulatory power to address competition concerns in the online travel and hospitality sector in the case
Deepfake AI And Its Legal Implications In India
What is Deep Fake? Deepfake refers to an artificial intelligence-driven technology that utilizes machine learning algorithms, specifically generative adversarial networks (GANs), that produce syntheti
Misleading Advertising Of Trademarks And Consumer Rights
Introduction Advertisements have a significant impact on consumer choice. Therefore, it is crucial that advertisements are both truthful and fair. False and misleading advertisements are not only unet
Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 Explained
Introduction The Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 is the first cross-sectoral law in India on personal data protection. The act was under consideration for over 5 years. This act aims
Cruciality of Victim Impact Statement in a Criminal Trial
Introduction The Indian judiciary is attributed with an aggressive and intimidating cross-examination procedure. Confrontations of a ruthless nature are evident and the hostile environment of a courtr
Intervention: Meaning And Its Legality In International Law
Intervention is a term that refers to the interference by one state in the affairs of another state. This interference can take many forms, including military, economic, or political intervention. Int
Responses From AI Chatbots Cannot Be Cited To Decide Issues
The case at hand[1] related to a trademark infringement suit which had been filed by the French shoe-making company Christian Louboutin, the company started its operations in the year 1991 in Paris, o
Non-Inclusion Of Same-Sex Marriage Under SMA, 1954: Supreme Court’s Reasoning
Introduction The Apex Court of our country in a very recent judgment in the case of Supriyo v. Union of India,[1] delved into the nuances of same-sex marriage. The judgment laid down the position of l
Love Unscripted: Navigating the Journey of Live-In-Relationships
Introduction India, with its rich tapestry of cultures and traditions, serves as a unique melting pot where people from various backgrounds coexist harmoniously. Amidst this diversity, the institution
Manual Scavenging: A Crime Against Humanity
Introduction Manual scavenging refers to a dehumanizing practice that has existed in India for centuries since ancient times. The process points towards manual cleaning of human excreta from dry latri
Drugs, Medical Devices and Cosmetics Bill, 2022
Legislative History: The Drugs and Cosmetics Amendment Bill, 2022 was introduced in the Lok Sabha on July 8, 2022. The bill seeks to amend the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, of 1940, to consolidate and upda
Legal Aspects of Mergers and Acquisitions
Introduction With the liberalization of the Indian economy, globalization, and the need for consolidation and diversification, mergers and acquisitions activity has seen a surge in recent years. Howev
Insights on Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code in India: When Can a Company Be Declared Insolvent?
Introduction: Insolvency is a financial condition where a debtor is unable to repay its creditors. Whereas bankruptcy is a situation where it is legally declared that the company does not have funds t
Corporate governance plays a pivotal role in a company’s success, particularly underscored by recent corporate scandals like the Satyam and Enron debacles. These incidents have underscored the s
The Hindenburg Report And Downfall of Adani
Hindenburg Research LLC is a U.S. investment research firm known for publishing investigative reports that raise concerns about the practices, operations, or financials of specific companies. The comp
Introduction: Comparative advertising refers to a marketing strategy wherein a company’s product or commodity is showcased as being better than its competitor. The most common form of comparative ad
Abuse of Dominance: A Close Examination of Market Practices
Introduction: To understand the concept of abuse of dominance, we first need to under what dominance means. Dominance is a position one holds that is of greater strength as compared to others and can
Cartelization And Its Legal Implications
Introduction Cartelization, the act of creating cartels to influence the market, has a big impact on economies, industries, and customers. Cartels impede innovation and undermine free and open competi
Transforming The Legal Landscape: The Power Of Blockchain Technology
Introduction The legal industry is one of the world’s oldest and most established industries. Hundreds of years ago, the legal system was simply a matter of right and wrong. However, the sector
Mediation Bill, 2021: Everything You Need To Know About Mediation Bill
To strengthen the foundation and procedure of ADRs, the parliament introduced another Bill with respect to mediation in the parliament in December 2021. The Bill is named the Mediation Bill, 2021. Th
Introduction The Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2011 (WBPA) provides protection for whistleblowers in India. This law offers a legal framework to protect anyone who reveals gross misconduct, abuse of
Insider Trading And Market regulations In India
Introduction When we talk about insider trading, in simple words it can be defined as the act of buying or selling stocks or other securities by someone who has access to important, non-public informa
Challenges and Solutions in Cross Border Insolvency Cases
Introduction With the rapid growth in technology, the number of MNC firms has increased which had led to the creation of borderless transactions among countries and businesses. Cross-border insolvency
Legal Requirements To Start A Business In India
India is embracing startup culture and 1991’s LPG (Liberlisation, Privatisation and Globalisation) Reforms have played a significant role in this revolutionary change. Startup culture has led to
Doctrine of Corporate Veil: Piercing And Lifting Of Corporate Veil
Introduction The Companies Act, 2013 provides for the definition of the term Company, under Section 2(20) of the Act as ‘company’ means a company incorporated under this Act or under any previous
Constitutional Validity Of National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) And Role In Dispute Resolution
Abstract With effect from June 1, 2016, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) established the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) and its appellate authority, the National Company Law Appellate Tri
Difference Between Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) & Limited Liability Company (LLC)
You may have come across conflicting facts about a Limited Liability Company (LLC) and a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) when you consider starting a new business (LLP). These two business categor
Everything You Need to Look Out for in a SaaS Agreement
Many companies already run their day-to-day operations using cloud-based applications. On the other hand, recent stories on hacks and data breaches have shown the insecurity of information systems. Sa
Board resolutions are passed by the members of the company i.e., the individuals who include their names on the register of members of the company. These company resolutions are legally binding decisi
Revival and Rehabilitation of ‘Sick Companies’: Journey From SICA, 1985 to IBC, 2016
With the Indian economy rebounding and expanding, the term ‘Industrial Sickness’ had gained a lot of traction as it unapologetically strained the economic systems and conditions of financial insti
White Collar Crimes – A Detailed Analysis
Talking about white-collar crimes, it is a non-violent crime committed for financial gains and often results in distress and loss to some other person. These are not victimless crimes rather it devast
Legal Assistance in Company Formation, Registration, Compliance, and Smooth Sailing
Taking the initiative to put one’s ideas into action can be possible through the formation of a registered and credible company after meeting all legal compliances. There are some general and specif
Export and Import Laws in India
OVERVIEW Imports and exports play an important role in the foreign trade of a country. Foreign trade can be defined as the exchange of goods and services between the countries, beyond international bo
OVERVIEW For an efficient business environment, free and fair competition is one of the basic pillars. In competition, there is a business rivalry between the competitors to attract customers. In toda
Franchising is a process in which franchisor expands its unique business, by giving another person (franchisee) the right to use established business model in some other location in the country for a
Statutory Compliance for Industries
Overview Statutory compliance connotes the legal framework in which the business or the industry has to operate and treat their employees. The industries or the organisation or the industries must tak
Monopoly And Unfair Trade Practices
Meaning of Monopoly: When one or more big companies are the sole sellers of a product and no other small business sells that product, they have an advantage of changing the situations in the market ac
What do we mean by ‘Unconscionable Contracts’?
Overview: In today’s ever-expanding world of complex monetary and economic relations, Contracts play a vital role. This furthers the importance attached to the statute regulating them to ensure that
Director and the Board of Directors under the Companies Act, 2013
Section 2 (10) of the Companies Act, 2013 defines that “Board of Directors” or “Board”, in relation to a company, means the collective body of the directors of the company and Section 2(34) de
Corporate governance is the system of rules, practices, and processes by which a company is directed and controlled. It is a fair, efficient and transparent functioning of the corporate management sys
The nexus between Sole Proprietorship and Individual
Overview: A sole proprietorship refers to the simplest business form under which one can operate a business. A sole proprietorship is not a legal entity and therefore, it is not different from an i
Constitutional Validity of CSR
“In my view, the successful companies of the future will be those that integrate business and employees’ values. The best people want to do work that contributes to society with a company whos
Section 135 of the Companies Act: Corporate Social Responsibility
“Corporate social responsibility is the commitment of businesses to contribute to sustainable economic development by working with employees, their families, the local community
Examination meeting by MCA – ‘Grey Area’ in the Companies Act.
– for clarification and further information on the subject, you may write to our top corporate law advocates in Chandigarh. In September MCA had canceled registrations of defaulting companies (o
Corporate Insolvency: Resolution Process & Liability of Personal Guarantors
– an overview from the perspective of expert corporate lawyers in Chandigarh The Question with respect to the liability of a personal guarantor during corporate insolvency resolution process cam
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Steel Authority of India Ltd. & Ors etc. Vs. National Union Water Front Workers & Ors
Supreme Court of India Year : 2001Hindustan Tin Works Pvt. Ltd Vs. Employees Of Hindustan Tin Works Pvt. Ltd.
Supreme Court of India Year : 1979M/s. Bhagwati Vanaspati Traders Vs. Senior Superintendent of Post Offices, Meerut
Supreme Court of India Year : 2014M/S. Shankar Finance & Investment vs. State of Andhra Pradesh & Ors.
Supreme Court of India Year : 2008 -