TRADEMARK REGISTRATION PROCESS IN INDIA: A Practical Guide for Businesses
Introduction One of the most valuable properties of any organization could be the brand itself. It can either be a name, logo, label, slogan or any other combination of these factors that help consumers recognize an organization. But in the absence of proper legal registration, companies run the risk of losing control over their brand
Read MoreCHEQUE BOUNCE CASES IN INDIA: RIGHTS, REMEDIES AND PROCEDURE
Introduction A cheque is given with the hope of receiving payment. But when that cheque comes back, unpaid, the problem doesn’t always end there. For the recipient, it usually means delayed payments, interrupted cash flow, and doubt over collection. For the issuer, it could lead to court action under section 138 of the Negotiable Instrument
Read MoreARBITRATION VS LITIGATION: WHICH IS BETTER FOR YOUR BUSINESS?
A brief understanding of the benefits of arbitration and litigation by Ms. Diya Champavat Disputes are an inevitable part of business dealings. Be it any sort of dispute regarding services agreement, shareholder dispute, breach of contract, non-payment of money or business dealings, the approach selected to solve such disputes makes a huge difference to
Read MoreHandcuffing of Accused: The Interplay of BNSS and Article 21
Handcuffing of Accused: The Interplay of BNSS and Article 21 by Vidhi Solanki Arrest with Dignity: Arrest does not automate handcuffs on the wrist. The practice of handcuffing an accused during arrest, detention, or transportation has always been a contentious issue in India. The Bharatiya Nyaya Suraksha Sanhita (“BNSS”), the legal framework
Read MoreAI Takes the Gavel: Contract Laws’ New Sidekick in Automated Decision Making
AI Takes The Gavel by Jash Mistry INTRODUCTION What is AI? There are many ways to answer this question, but one place to begin is to consider the types of problems that AI technology is often used to address. In that spirit, we might describe AI as using technology to automate tasks that
Read MorePrevalence of Forensic Science in the New Criminal Laws
Prevalence of Forensic Science in the New Criminal Laws – Vidhi Solanki In 2024, India embarked on a historic overhaul of its criminal justice system with the implementation of three new laws: the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, and the Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam. These reforms mark a significant departure from
Read MoreThe Apostille Convention and International Document Authentication
The Apostille Convention and International Document Authentication – Shethin C. With the onset of globalization and the necessity of regulating international trade and commerce, as well as cross-jurisdiction education, civil unions and legal disputes, a major issue that rose in international proceedings was certifying documents issued by one nation, to be valid in proceedings
Read MoreLet That Ink In: Tattoos and Tattoo Artists in the realm of Intellectual Property
Let That Ink In: Tattoos and Tattoo Artists in the realm of Intellectual Property – Shethin Chacko Unlike general perception, body tattoos, or in a broader sense, any form of symbolic marking on one’s body, are not at all a western new age fad that seems to have stood the test of time. In
Read MoreInsolvency and Arbitration
Two Paths, Two Proceedings – An Interpretation Web of Arbitration and Insolvency – Shikha Chandlekar In India, the relationship between Insolvency and Arbitration is quite contrasting as insolvency aims to centralize all the proceedings against a debtor to one jurisdiction hence giving proceedings in rem effect and thereby creating third party rights whereas arbitration
Read MoreFranchised Businesses and Legal Issues
FRANCHISED BUSINESSES AND LEGAL ISSUES This article discusses the most common legal issues faced by Franchised Businesses in India. Author – Charmie Africawala A. Introduction to Franchised Business A franchised business is one that is owned by an individual or group of owners (“Franchisee”) and offers a good or service that is branded by
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