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The Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in Ernakulam recently ruled that providing inadequately printed bills on inferior-quality paper or with substandard ink qualifies as either ‘deficiency
Twitter Plans To Charge Users $20 Per Month To Remain Verified
As per the reports, Twitter’s new Chief Twit Elon Musk has been planning to revamp the entire verification process on the platform and therefore has set a deadline for the feature to be released
After months of twists and turns, Elon Musk has finally closed a $44 billion deal to purchase Twitter Inc. As per several media reports, the business tycoon fired the social media giant’s top ex
Chandigarh State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has ordered the food delivery company Zomato to pay Rs 10,000 to a customer for deficiency in rendering service and unfair trade practices. Also
Doctors, Social Media Influencers Have To Pay 10% TDS On Free Products From July 1
Social media influencers who have been enjoying free products from businesses for sales promotion will now have to pay the tax deducted at source (TDS) from July 1. The same applies to the doctors who
“Was Not Informed By Anyone”: BJD MLA Booked For Failing To Turn Up At Own Wedding
A woman (bride-to-be) has filed an FIR against BJD MLA Bijay Shankar Das after he failed to turn up for his own wedding. The incident took place in Odisha. A cheating case has been filed at the Jagats
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Monday rejected the plea filed by e-commerce giant Amazon challenging the Competition Commission of India’s orders to spend the approval of
Delhi High Court has granted an interim injunction in favour of liquor brand ‘Magic Moments’ and has restrained the other company from manufacturing or selling alcohol under the name ̵
Delhi High Court Awarded Rs 15 Lakh Monetary Damages To BOAT Trademark Owner In Infringement Suit
Delhi High Court has issued orders to pay Rs 15 lakhs monetary damages to the owner of trademark ‘BOAT’ after Court-appointed Local Commissioners seized counterfeit products. Justice Prati
86% Farmers Supported 3 Repealed Farm Laws, Says SC-Appointed Panel
Three farm laws, which led to almost a year-long protest and turmoil, have again grabbed attention after the Supreme Court-appointed panel submitted its report on March 19, 2021, and made it public on
Delhi High Court Issued John Doe Order In Favour of Dabur To Trademark Infringement Suit
Delhi High Court recently passed a John Doe order in connection with the trademark infringement suit filed by Dabur. The plaintiff had alleged that various domain names and websites have started using
Amid the ongoing controversy, BharatPe co-founder Ashneer Grover has resigned from the fintech firm with immediate effect. Last week, his wife Madhuri Jain Grover was sacked over financial irregularit
Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued directions to GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Consumer Healthcare Ltd to discontinue Sensodyne products advertisement in India for flouting norms by runni
Delhi High Court has issued the orders making it mandatory for all food business operators to make full and complete disclosure of all the ingredients that go into the making of any food item in order
The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the Special Leave Petition of the ITC Limited challenging a Madras High Court order. The division bench of Madras High Court had refused to interfere with the ord
Bombay High Court imposed a cost of Rs 25 lakh on a financial company for vexatious and mischievous proceeding that unnecessarily wasted the court’s time. The court has directed the company to depos
As per the sources, it is alleged that Amazon has spent a staggering ₹8,546 crores or $1.2 billion in legal expenses for maintaining a presence in the country during 2018-20. Trade body Confederatio
Delhi High Court has rejected the pleas filed by Facebook and its subsidiary WhatsApp challenging the order of the Competition Commission of India (CCI) directing an investigation into the new privacy
SC Sets Aside NCLAT Order Which Reinstated Cyrus Mistry As Chairperson of Tata Sons
The Supreme Court has on Friday allowed Tata Sons’ appeal against the order of the National Company Law Tribunal, which had ordered to reinstate the ousted Chairman Cyrus Mistry. The Bench of Ch
Class-Action Lawsuit Filed against Robinhood over GameStop Trade Restrictions
The financial trading app Robinhood is again in legal trouble as a class action lawsuit has been filed over the company’s decision to impose trading restrictions and blocking users from cashing
PIL in SC Seeking Establishment of Special Anti-Corruption Courts in Every District
A public interest litigation (PIL) has been moved in the Supreme Court seeking directions to establish special anti-corruption courts in every district to resolve and decide the cases related to diffe
In a major setback to Future Retail Limited, Delhi High Court has refused to restrict e-retail giant Amazon from interfering in the deal between Kishore Biyani owned Future Retail and Mukesh Ambani ow
Madras High Court has directed the CB-CID to probe the matter related to the missing 100 kg gold which was in the custody of Central Bureau of Investigation. The seized yellow metal quantity was 400.4
A US court has asked the Commercial wing of Indian Space Research Institute (ISRO), Antrix Corporation to pay compensation worth $1.2 billion to the Bengaluru-based startup Devas Multimedia for the ca
Allahabad HC dismisses Volkswagen plea to quash FIR on alleged installation of ‘cheat device’
The Allahabad High Court has recently dismissed a plea that sought to quash an FIR lodged against Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt. Ltd., filed by an Audi owner in the wake of 2019 finding of NGT that
SC Serves Notice to Chhattisgarh Govt, EOW, ACB, SIT, and Two Bureaucrats in Multi-Crore PDS Scam
Supreme Court on Wednesday has served a notice to the Chhattisgarh government over a plea filed by a witness in the Public Distribution System scam amounting Rs 36,000 crore alleging that all the ende
SC Sets 10 Years Timeframe for AGR Dues; NCLT to Decide Monetization of Spectrum
Supreme Court on Tuesday, has given 10 years time frame to the Telcos in connection to the payment of Adjusted Gross Revenues (AGR). The court has denied interfering in the insolvency process as it is
Globally known food chain, Mcdonald’s has filed a complaint against its former CEO Steve Easterbrook for sending nudes from his work email, and then also attempted to delete the photos. In 2019,
US-based mobile and video technology company, InterDigital has filed two complaints of patent infringement against Xiaomi in Delhi High Court. The company has approached Delhi HC after they couldnR
Google India Digital Services Pvt Ltd on Wednesday has filed its response with Delhi High Court stating that Google Pay doesn’t require any authorization from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to faci
SC issues notice to Tata Sons on Mistry’s Cross-Appeal
The Supreme Court has on Friday agreed to hear Cyrus Mistry’s cross-appeal against the National Company Appellate Tribunal’s (NCLAT) order of December 2019 which has reinstated him as the Executiv
SC allows ED to attach JP Morgan and its Directors assets in Amrapali case
On Friday, the Supreme Court allowed Enforcement Directorate (ED) to attach properties of JP Morgan and its directors to the extent of amounts allegedly diverted and engaged in transactions with the n
Vijay Mallya seeks Indian government’s help to send his employees home, in view of COVID-19 lockdown
The liquor baron, Vijay Mallya who has been the subject to an extradition effort, took to Twitter in the early hours on Tuesday, seeking for Indian government’s help in sending his company employees
Plea against CCI nod for Flipkart’s acquisition rejected by NCLAT
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has on 12 March dismissed a petition filed by the trader’s body, the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) against Competition Commission of India (CC
Supreme Court puts a stay on the NCLAT’s order – Tata Mistry
The Supreme Court on Friday has put a stay on the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal’s order which dismissed the Registrar of Companies plea seeking modification of its verdict in the Tata-Mist
SC Stays NCLAT order reinstating Mistry As the Executive Chairman of Tata Sons
The Supreme Court today, has stayed the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal’s (NCLAT) order, restoring Cyrus Mistry as the executive chairman of the multinational conglomerate company, Tata Grou
NCLAT dismisses RoC plea to modify Tata-Mistry judgement
On 6 January, the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal dismissed the Registrar of Companies’ petition which sought modification of the judgment in the Tata-Mistry case. Earlier on 18 December, th
Tata Sons Challenge the NCLAT Order in Supreme Court Which Reinstated Cyrus Mistry As Chairman
On 2 January 2020, Tata sons moved to the Supreme court against the order passed by the NCLAT, reinstating Cyrus Mistry as the executive chairman. Reportedly, they have also challenged the declaration
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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 : 2001
Deepali Gundu Surwase vs. Kranti Junior Adhyapak & Ors
Supreme Court of India Year : 2013
General Manager, Haryana Roadways Vs. Rudhan Singh
Supreme Court of India Year : 2005
Hindustan Tin Works Pvt. Ltd Vs. Employees Of Hindustan Tin Works Pvt. Ltd.
Supreme Court of India Year : 1979
The State Of Mysore vs The Workers Of Gold Mines
Supreme Court of India Year : 1958
Arm Group Enterprises Ltd vs Waldorf Restaurant & Ors
Supreme Court of India Year : 2003
M/s. Bhagwati Vanaspati Traders Vs. Senior Superintendent of Post Offices, Meerut
Supreme Court of India Year : 2014
M/S. Shankar Finance & Investment vs. State of Andhra Pradesh & Ors.
Supreme Court of India Year : 2008
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