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FeaturedThe Bombay High Court's recent ruling emphasizes substantive justice over procedural defaults under the Trade Marks Rules, 2017, raising questions on legislative intent.
FeaturedThe Delhi High Court reinstated a customs broker's licence after ruling that the mandatory 90-day timeline under Regulation 17(5) of CBLR 2018 was not adhered to during revocation. This judgment emphasizes the importance of procedural adherence in administrative actions.
FeaturedThe Kerala High Court upheld the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) power to attach properties acquired prior to the commission of a predicate offence under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The petitioners' failure to seek alternative remedies contributed to the verdict.
FeaturedThe Allahabad High Court has ordered a crackdown on advocates involved in criminal activity in Uttar Pradesh, highlighting systemic issues in the Bar associations.
FeaturedThe Bar Council of India (BCI) has introduced stringent regulations governing advocates' social media conduct. Advocates must now designate Social Media Ethics Nodal Officers and ensure transparency in content creation.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court's refusal to stay an injunction in Flipkart v. Marc raises legal questions surrounding house marks and trademark confusion.
FeaturedIn a pivotal ruling, the Bombay High Court addresses procedural timelines under the Trade Marks Rules, prioritizing substantive justice over strict adherence to procedures.
FeaturedThe ITAT invalidated reassessment proceedings for Global Cricket Corporation citing the absence of mandatory notice under Section 143(2) of the Income Tax Act. This establishes the importance of adherence to procedural norms.
FeaturedThe Orissa High Court held that a corporate debtor is not liable for criminal prosecution for environmental violations occurring before commencement of Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process if a resolution plan has been approved.
FeaturedThe NCLAT Delhi has dismissed appeals against penalties and debarment of an auditor related to the audit of a listed company. This ruling reinforces professional accountability and the significance of compliance with audit standards.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court ruled that using offensive expletives does not necessarily constitute obscenity under criminal law, as they must be lascivious and prurient to meet this threshold.
FeaturedIndia has introduced a ban on the import of goods produced using forced labour, with new clauses added to the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023. The changes will take effect 30 days post-publication.
FeaturedThe NCLT Ahmedabad has approved the amalgamation scheme of J.B. Chemicals with Torrent Pharmaceuticals, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.