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Business Judgment Rule:Navigating Jurisprudential Diversity

22nd November, 2023 - 7:14 am Categories: Biodiversity Company Act

Introduction The Business Judgment Rule (hereinafter, BJR) finds its historical roots in corporate law of United States of America (hereinafter, USA), with its earliest mention in the Louisiana Supreme Court’s judgment in Percy v. Millaudon.[1] It initially established that directors, as long as they fulfilled their duties diligently and acted in good faith, would not … Continue reading Business Judgment Rule:Navigating Jurisprudential Diversity

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Unveiling Dark Patterns: Analysing India’s Draft Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Dark Patterns

21st November, 2023 - 9:49 am Categories: News & Updates

Introduction Protection of consumer rights and privacy is crucial in the continually changing digital world where online transactions are becoming an everyday occurrence. The Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA), seeing the possibility of firms using deceitful and manipulative tactics, has made a major advancement in protecting customers from the dangers of “dark patterns.” Dark patterns … Continue reading Unveiling Dark Patterns: Analysing India’s Draft Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Dark Patterns

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Pujari Cannot Be Treated As Bhumiswami, Muafidar, Inamdar Or Kashtakar Mourushi

20th November, 2023 - 11:45 am Categories: Legal Issues

Factual Background A writ petition was filed by the Association of Priests registered under the M.P. Society Registry karan Adhiniyam 1973 before the Madhya Pradesh High Court in order to seek quashing of the circulars dated 21.03.1994 and 07.06.2008 whereby the names of Pujaris were ordered to be deleted from the revenue record. The Ld. … Continue reading Pujari Cannot Be Treated As Bhumiswami, Muafidar, Inamdar Or Kashtakar Mourushi

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Retribution to Reformation: Analysis of the New Penal Law

15th November, 2023 - 5:28 am Categories: News & Updates

Introduction The Indian criminal laws dated back to the times of colonialism and after around two centuries, a need was felt to revamp it. Therefore, in March 2020, the Central Government constituted a Criminal Law Reforms Committee (CLRC) that examined the Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860 Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) and the Indian … Continue reading Retribution to Reformation: Analysis of the New Penal Law

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HUMANS OF BOMBAY v. PEOPLE OF INDIA

9th November, 2023 - 4:33 am Categories: Copyright Infringement Social Media

Introduction The digital storytelling community is engrossed in a legal dispute between Humans of Bombay (HoB) and People of India (PoI) regarding copyright infringement. In this case, the defendant, PoI, runs www.peopleofindia.io, while the plaintiff, who is HoB, runs the well-known website www.humansofbombay.in. The central claims of this lawsuit are that HoB’s copyrighted content—which includes … Continue reading HUMANS OF BOMBAY v. PEOPLE OF INDIA

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Geographical Indication & Recent Gi To The Mithila Makhana

7th November, 2023 - 6:42 am Categories: Geographical Indication (GI)

Introduction The GI tag has been recognized as an intellectual property right under the TRIPS agreement. The Geographical Indication of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 protects the geographical indication of that good.[1]The product which secures a GI tag is primarily an agricultural, natural or manufactured product. This act was drafted with the aim of … Continue reading Geographical Indication & Recent Gi To The Mithila Makhana

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From Budgeting to Branding: Using the Madrid Fee Calculator for Trademark Registration

6th November, 2023 - 6:00 am Categories: Trademark

Introduction Expanding internationally can have a huge impact on the business landscape. However when venturing into new markets it becomes crucial to ensure our brand is safeguarded and recognized worldwide. This is where Trademarks play a role. Trademarks go beyond being logos; they help protect a company’s brand identity, reputation and the trust of consumers. … Continue reading From Budgeting to Branding: Using the Madrid Fee Calculator for Trademark Registration

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Overview Of D K Basu V State Of West Bengal

3rd November, 2023 - 6:48 am Categories: News & Updates

INTRODUCTION DK Basu V State of West Bengal is a landmark case in the Indian legal system. This case talks about the increasing reports of custodial deaths in India. Most of these deaths are occurring before even presenting the witnesses beforea magistrate. This case also lays down the guidelines for making an arrest and the … Continue reading Overview Of D K Basu V State Of West Bengal

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Overview Of Souriraja Naidu V Rajagopalan

2nd November, 2023 - 11:26 am Categories: Legal Issues

INTRODUCTION Souriraja Naidu V Rajagopalan is pre-constitutional judgment on easement rights that was delivered in 1924. This is perhaps one of the oldest judgements in its field which is still prevalent in today’s time. The case talks about two different kinds of easement rights namely easement by prescription and easement by necessity that were pleaded … Continue reading Overview Of Souriraja Naidu V Rajagopalan

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Contractual Employees Whose Contract Ended During Pregnancy Entitled To Maternity Benefits

1st November, 2023 - 9:23 am Categories: Intellectual Property

Factual Background The present matter is a writ petition filed by the aggrieved petitioner who was denied maternity benefits that are guaranteed to pregnant female workers by the Maternity Benefit Act. Brief facts of the case are that the petitioner was appointed as a stenographer on 7thFebruary 2013 on a contractual basis. Thereafter each year, … Continue reading Contractual Employees Whose Contract Ended During Pregnancy Entitled To Maternity Benefits

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