There are a lot of brands that have acquired popularity and distinctiveness based on the way their labels and logos are placed on a given product. But did you know that these brands have the right to claim monopoly over the positioning of their label on products? Well, a ‘position trademark‘, falling under the category...
Supreme Court has expressed concern over the “serious lapses” in the implementation of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Work Place (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013, commonly known as the POSH Act. The Court specifically noted a report in a national daily that revealed 16 out of the 30 national sports federations in the...
Introduction The Government of India has launched the ‘National Hydrogen Mission’ in 2021 to promote the production and use of green hydrogen in the country. The mission aims to establish India as a leading producer and exporter of green hydrogen by 2030. The mission has also set up a target of producing 5 Million Metric...
Ministry of Corporate Affairs Government to set up Centre for Processing Accelerated Corporate Exit The Indian government has announced plans to set up a Centre for Processing Accelerated Corporate Exit (PACE) to facilitate the expedited closure of unviable companies. The PACE will act as a single-window clearance system for companies seeking to wind up their...
The Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code Rules of 2021, published by the Indian government, have significant implications for the online gaming and gambling industry. These new rules, which aim to regulate online content in India, include provisions that impact the online gaming and gambling sector, particularly with regards to user-generated content and advertisements....
In today’s global economy, businesses often engage in cross-border transactions, which means that they may earn income in foreign jurisdictions. When a business earns income in a foreign jurisdiction, it may also be subject to taxes in that jurisdiction. This raises the question of whether the taxes paid on business receipts in foreign jurisdictions are...
INTRODUCTION Recently, the Hon’ble Allahabad High Court passed a controversial verdict on an issue related to the offence of rape. In an application preferred under Section 482 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (‘CrPC’) against the order dated 03-12-2018, whereby the applicant had been summoned to face trial for offences under Section 376-D, 212 of...
Abstract India was referred to as the “Pharmacy of the Developing World” during the final quarter of the 20th century because it provided cheap, life-saving medications to the world’s most underprivileged populations. However, India was subject to the Agreement on Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property (“TRIPS”) when it joined the World Trade Organization in...
RECENT AMENDMENTS IN THE INFORMATION TECNOLOGY (INTERMEDIARY GUIDELINES AND DIGITAL MEDIA ETHICS CODE) 2021 INTRODUCTION The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (“MeitY“) in the previous year presented various amendments in the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines Digital Media Ethic Code) 2021, and is still in the process of amending its provisions. Meity...
Ministry of Corporate Affairs Circular issued by for the extension of time for filing of 45 company e-forms A circular has recently been issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs for extending time till 31st March, 2023, for filing of 45 company e-Forms, PAS-03 and SPICE+Part A, in MCA 21 Version 3.0 without any...
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