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No Song No Movie: An analysis of the Consumer Court’s decision on ‘Unfair Trade Practice’ and ‘Deficiency’ under Indian Consumer Law

EPFO circular on the procedure for initiation of inquiries

“Zero MDR”: What it means and why it is counterproductive to the payments industry

Report seeking recategorization of offences presented to the MCA – Comments sought from stakeholders

RBI opens applications to its first cohort under the Regulatory Sandbox

Whatsapp Draws Flak For Not Complying With Data Localization Norms Set By RBI

Not sure why your trademark application got rejected? Read how this decision of the Delhi High Court might be of help to you!

Legality of rummy for stakes to be decided on case to case basis: Kerala High Court

Timelines for dealing with startup grievances laid down by the CBDT

EU endorses duty of social media platforms to monitor content prior to receipt of takedown notice

The do’s and don’ts for the NCLT to order investigations into a company’s operations

Regulating the Regulator; Here’s what the RoC needs to follow while regulating the compliant entities

Delhi High Court grants relief from payment in lieu of notice for Resignation!

Central Government launches “Faceless e-Assessment” for Income Tax payers; aims to improve efficiency, accountability and transparency

Relief for poker players in West Bengal. “No police interference in poker games in WB” rules Calcutta High Court

Regulation of Intermediaries: Untangling the web of petitions and Understanding the Supreme Court’s latest directions to the Centre

No more delay in resolution of failed transaction, RBI reduces Turn Around Time

The Government amends CSR provisions to boost R&D-Here’s how!

The Kerala High Court just ruled that the Right to Access Internet is part of the Right to Life under Article 21-Here’s why!

No Internal Complaints Committee? Pay compensation of ₹ 25 Lakhs – orders MP High Court

Why the RBIs proposal to directly regulate payment gateways and aggregators may do more harm than good.

No Dhagala Lagali in theatres? Here’s the reason why Delhi High Court restrained Balaji from using it in Dream Girl

Why the Miss India Trademark infringement case reinforces the importance of registering trademarks?

Why GoI’s new measures on IPR filings and fees amount to mere tokenism! Read here to understand our take on these measures

No Withholding Tax on foreign arbitral awards: Delhi High Court

Resolution of trademark infringement dispute by Mediation- Delhi High Court Mediation Centre

Insolvency proceedings can be initiated against companies whose names have been struck off from the Register of Companies

NCLAT allows Promoters, shareholders of corporate debtors to settle insolvency under Section 12A of IBC

NCLT to exercise its discretion to dispense the matters related to meetings of shareholders & creditors in a scheme of amalgamation/arrangement: NCLAT

Delhi High Court reiterates that an online intermediary has to act on a complaint against an infringing content

Auditors of certain categories of companies will need to make new filings with the NFRA

Offences related to weight or measure covered under Legal Metrology Act cannot be covered by IPC: SC

Health Data under NDHB should be protected under the Personal Data Protection Bill: IAMAI

September 03, 2019-Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Act, 2019 notified by the Central Government

All CBDT circulars on angel tax consolidated

MCA modifies forms companies need to file for changing their financial year

Like Products, Distinct Names and Identical Packaging – Whether Trademark Infringement? – Calcutta HC

Failed Acquisition Deal- can one of the Parties be stopped from launching a product similar to the other party? – Bengaluru City Civil Court

Termination of service of a trainee/probationer does not fall within scope of Retrenchment– Delhi High Court

Employers to pay full back wages in cases of wrongful termination – The Supreme Court of India

Use of generic terms, even if they are trademarked, along with a prominent brand name does not violate trademark – Bombay HC

Transfer of Shares not to Attract Surcharge – Ministry of Finance

Central Government announces scheme where taxpayers can settle pending Service Tax and Central Excise disputes without any prosecution

CBDT clarifies position on tax holiday for small start-ups

Karnataka Government notifies rules governing Creche facility under the Maternity Benefit Act

Delhi HC Rules on Internet Based Trademark Infringement

Appointed Date of Mergers Can be Delayed on Occurrence of a Pre-Decided Event – MCA

Introduction of Digital KYC for verification by banks and intermediaries

Delhi High Court restricts websites from illegally streaming the contents of Warner Bros. studios

Dishonest Adoption of Well-Known Marks Not Allowed – Delhi HC

Liquidation Assets excludes Pension Fund, Provident Fund and Gratuity Fund dues: NCLAT

August 20, 2019- Age of Child Must Be Proved to Convict a Person for Employing Child Labour – Allahabad HC

A Re-Do of Laws Governing Investment Instruments – Companies (Share Capital and Debentures Amendment) Rules, 2019

Delhi High Court directs RoC to exercise its Discretionary Powers without arbitrariness

Can Directors be held liable for Crimes Committed by the Company or Its Employees? – Supreme Court

All companies to issue/transfer Securities in Demat Form

Central Government Given Power to Initiate Proceedings Against Directors who are not “Fit and Proper”

Additions to labelling requirements of drugs – Draft Drugs and Cosmetic (Amendment) Rules, 2019

IBBI issues clarification on appointment of registered valuer

CBDT issues clarifications for filing Income Tax Returns

“Vistara” Is A well-known mark, rules Delhi HC

A company’s former auditors can be banned for fraudulent acts

CBDT simplifies tax assessment for Start-ups

Karnataka HC decides not to regulate content on Netflix, Amazon Prime Etc.

RBI introduces new digital payment fraud registry to monitor fraudulent transactions

CBDT increases monetary limits for filing Income Tax appeals

August 08, 2019 – Trademark Infringement – Decision of Delhi HC in case of use of deceptively similar mark in the area of IT Services

New procedure of detection of prohibited substances adopted by the Court of Arbitration for Sport

August 07, 2019 (Highlights of the Consumer Protection Bill, 2019 and More)

August 06, 2019 (Draft E-commerce Guidelines for Consumer Protection, 2019 and More)

July 26, 2019 (SC holds that the High Court having jurisdiction over “venue” shall appoint the Arbitrator and more.)

July 25, 2019 (NCLT empowered to pass ad-interim orders prior to admitting insolvency application: NCLT and more.)

July 17, 2019 (Prasar Bharti prevented from using “DISH” for its DTH services: Delhi HC and more.)

July 15, 2019 (Courts should enforce the terms of Arbitration Agreement and not recast it: Delhi HC and more)

July 11, 2019 (Cabinet approves amalgamating 13 labour legislations and more)

July 10, 2019 (E-Commerce Platforms restrained from advertisement and sale of direct selling entities’ products: Delhi HC and more.)

July 09, 2019 (Aadhar (Amendment) Bill passed by the Parliament to regulate biometric data use and more)

July 08, 2019 (Non-signatory affiliates of foreign companies not bound by the arbitration agreement executed by the foreign company: SC and more)

July 03, 2019 (Bombay High Court: Plaintiff can claim for interim injunction even in the pendency of registration of assignment of Trademarks)

July 02, 2019 (Unless ex-personnel, unrelated parties have no obligations to furnish any information under IBC: NCLT and more)

June 21, 2019 (Bombay HC: Dream 11 does not amount to gambling, not a game of chance and more)

June 20th, 2019 (Karnataka Government eliminates renewal of registration under Shops and Commercial Establishment Act and more)

June 17, 2019 (Bombay HC: Retirement cannot be used as an immunity against disciplinary actions for misconduct during employment and more)

June 14th, 2019 (Rate of ESI contribution reduced by the Government to benefit Employers and Employees and more)

June 11, 2019 (MCA amends the CSR provision of the Companies Act, 2013 and more)

June 10, 2019 (MCA notifies the Companies (Incorporation) Sixth Amendment Rules, 2019 and more)

June 07, 2019 (NCDRC orders compensation of ₹ 2 Lakhs for manufacturing defects in product in spite of the product being covered by warranty)

June 6th, 2019 (Delhi State Commission awards 25 Lakh to victim of Medical Negligence and more)

June 5th, 2019 (Delhi HC states that generic trade terms must be proved to be generic under trademark law and more)

June 4th, 2019(NCDRC decides that a doctor is vicariously liable for the acts of team members and more)

June 3rd, 2019 (Delhi HC denies interim blocking of online gambling and betting websites and more)

May 21, 2019 (MCA notifies the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Second Amendment Rules, 2019 and more)

May 15, 2019 (MCA notifies the Companies (Incorporation) Fifth Amendment Rules, 2019 and more)

May 09, 2019 (MCA to prescribe new format for annual return filings by auditors and more)

May 06, 2019 (Form AGILE likely to be revised with effect from May 05, 2019: MCA and more)

May 03, 2019 (Unskilled and semi-skilled workmen cannot be reclassified on the basis of their experience: SC and more)

#BulletinBoard – May 02, 2019 (MCA extends time to file E-Form ACTIVE till June 15, 2019 and more)

#BulletinBoard – April 15, 2019 (MCA requires companies to make one time disclosure of all loans that are not deposits and more)

#BulletinBoard – April 12, 2019 (Courts cannot adjudicate arbitration matters if contract is inadequately stamped: SC and more)

#BulletinBoard – April 10, 2019 (Shape of goods may form an element of a trademark: Calcutta HC and more)

#BulletinBoard – April 08, 2019 (Due Date for filing e-form CRA-2 extended up till May 31, 2019: MCA and more)

#BulletinBoard – April 03, 2019 (SC quashes RBI’s Feb 12 notification that directed banks to initiate insolvency proceedings if debt is not resolved within 180 days and more)

#BulletinBoard – April 02, 2019 (Employee not entitled to back wages on acquittal, unless prosecution was malicious and more)

#BulletinBoard – April 01, 2019 (The Copyright Directive for the digital single market passed by the European Parliament and more)

#BulletinBoard – March 28, 2019 (PF, Pension, and Gratuity due to employees cannot be used by debtor to settle with its creditors: NCLT and more)

#BulletinBoard – March 22, 2019 (Social Media Platforms present voluntary Code of Ethics and more)

#BulletinBoard – March 20, 2019 (Delhi High Court stays a ban on Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems and more)

#BulletinBoard – March 19, 2019 (Karnataka increases consumer price index. Will impact employee’s dearness allowance and more)

#BulletinBoard – March 18, 2019 (RBI prohibits online movie booking platforms from charging “internet handling fee” and more)

#BulletinBoard – March 14, 2019 (MCA issues National Guidelines on Responsible Business Conduct and more)

#BulletinBoard – March 13, 2019 (Haryana announces single annual return form for all labour laws and more)

#BulletinBoard – March 07, 2019 (Start-ups that received notices will also be exempt from angel tax if compliant with the recent DPIIT Notification: CBDT and more)

#BulletinBoard – March 05, 2019 (ASCI pulls up brands for violating celebrity endorsement guidelines and more)

BulletinBoard – March 04, 2019 (SC reiterates that special allowances will form part of “basic wages” for the purpose of PF if it is not in the nature of variable pay and more)

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BulletinBoard – February 12, 2019 (NCLT carves out an exception for applicability of Limitation Act to Insolvency Application and more)

BulletinBoard – February 11, 2019 (DPIIT accepts working group demands on angel tax and more)

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#BulletinBoard – February 06, 2019 (Government to set up working group to find solution for angel tax conundrum and more)

February 04, 2019 (Government to launch pension scheme for workers of the unorganized sector and more)

January 18, 2019(Delhi HC: Price escalation and change in foreign law are not force majeure events and more)

#BulletinBoard – January 17, 2019 (Centre eases Angel Tax Exemption Rules and more)

#BulletinBoard – January 16, 2019 (Shashi Tharoor introduces private member bill to regulate online gaming and more)

#BulletinBoard – January 14, 2019 (Indian Private Equity & Venture Capital Association submit proposal to CBDT and DIPP to resolve angel tax issue and more)

#BulletinBoard – January 10, 2019 (Drug Regulator initiates proceedings against Snapdeal for selling Schedule H drug and more)

January 08, 2019 (SC holds that teachers cannot claim gratuity under the Payments of Gratuity Act, 1972 and more)

January 4, 2019 (SC confirms that a former employee is not disqualified from acting as an arbitrator and more)

January 03, 2019 (Madras HC stays ban on online sale of medicines and more)

December 27, 2018 (Change in FDI Policy environment for e-commerce marketplace players and more)

December 24, 2018 (CBDT clarifies its position on angel tax and more)

December 18, 2018 (Delhi and Madras HCs direct Centre Government to restrict sale of medicines by E-Pharmacies, and more)

December 17, 2018 (In today’s edition, Delhi High Court directs Centre and Delhi Governments to restrict the sale of medicines by E-Pharmacies and more)

December 11, 2018 (In today’s edition, Central Government to speed up Regulatory Process for Foreign Investors and more)

December 6, 2018 (In today’s edition, we cover: NCLAT rules that legality of foreign decrees cannot be decided by NCLT and more)

Section 25F of the Industrial Disputes Act to not apply where employees abandon their service, and more

#BulletinBoard – November 27, 2018 (In today’s edition, Employer has the right to consider the antecedents of the employee even after disclosure of pending criminal case and more)

#BulletinBoard – November 23, 2018 (In today’s edition, Draft Data Privacy Bill: Data localization not necessary: says EU and more)

#BulletinBoard – November 22, 2018 (In today’s edition, PCB’s claim against BCCI for the failure to play bilateral series in 2014 and 2015 denied by the ICC’s Dispute Resolution Committee and more)

#BulletinBoard – November 19, 2018 (In today’s edition, we cover: A Delhi High Court judgment examining the liability of intermediaries for trademark infringement and more)

#BulletinBoard – November 13, 2018 (In today’s edition, we cover Government promulgates ordinance to amend the Companies Act, 2013 and more)

#BulletinBoard – October 29, 2018 (In today’s edition, we cover MCA notifies the commencement of National Financial Reporting Authority and more)

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No Song No Movie: An analysis of the Consumer Court’s decision on ‘Unfair Trade Practice’ and ‘Deficiency’ under Indian Consumer Law

EPFO circular on the procedure for initiation of inquiries

“Zero MDR”: What it means and why it is counterproductive to the payments industry

Report seeking recategorization of offences presented to the MCA – Comments sought from stakeholders

RBI opens applications to its first cohort under the Regulatory Sandbox

Whatsapp Draws Flak For Not Complying With Data Localization Norms Set By RBI

Not sure why your trademark application got rejected? Read how this decision of the Delhi High Court might be of help to you!

Legality of rummy for stakes to be decided on case to case basis: Kerala High Court

Timelines for dealing with startup grievances laid down by the CBDT

EU endorses duty of social media platforms to monitor content prior to receipt of takedown notice

The do’s and don’ts for the NCLT to order investigations into a company’s operations

Regulating the Regulator; Here’s what the RoC needs to follow while regulating the compliant entities

Delhi High Court grants relief from payment in lieu of notice for Resignation!

Central Government launches “Faceless e-Assessment” for Income Tax payers; aims to improve efficiency, accountability and transparency

Relief for poker players in West Bengal. “No police interference in poker games in WB” rules Calcutta High Court

Regulation of Intermediaries: Untangling the web of petitions and Understanding the Supreme Court’s latest directions to the Centre

No more delay in resolution of failed transaction, RBI reduces Turn Around Time

The Government amends CSR provisions to boost R&D-Here’s how!

The Kerala High Court just ruled that the Right to Access Internet is part of the Right to Life under Article 21-Here’s why!

No Internal Complaints Committee? Pay compensation of ₹ 25 Lakhs – orders MP High Court

Why the RBIs proposal to directly regulate payment gateways and aggregators may do more harm than good.

No Dhagala Lagali in theatres? Here’s the reason why Delhi High Court restrained Balaji from using it in Dream Girl

Why the Miss India Trademark infringement case reinforces the importance of registering trademarks?

Why GoI’s new measures on IPR filings and fees amount to mere tokenism! Read here to understand our take on these measures

No Withholding Tax on foreign arbitral awards: Delhi High Court

Resolution of trademark infringement dispute by Mediation- Delhi High Court Mediation Centre

Insolvency proceedings can be initiated against companies whose names have been struck off from the Register of Companies

NCLAT allows Promoters, shareholders of corporate debtors to settle insolvency under Section 12A of IBC

NCLT to exercise its discretion to dispense the matters related to meetings of shareholders & creditors in a scheme of amalgamation/arrangement: NCLAT

Delhi High Court reiterates that an online intermediary has to act on a complaint against an infringing content

Auditors of certain categories of companies will need to make new filings with the NFRA

Offences related to weight or measure covered under Legal Metrology Act cannot be covered by IPC: SC

Health Data under NDHB should be protected under the Personal Data Protection Bill: IAMAI

September 03, 2019-Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Act, 2019 notified by the Central Government

All CBDT circulars on angel tax consolidated

MCA modifies forms companies need to file for changing their financial year

Like Products, Distinct Names and Identical Packaging – Whether Trademark Infringement? – Calcutta HC

Failed Acquisition Deal- can one of the Parties be stopped from launching a product similar to the other party? – Bengaluru City Civil Court

Termination of service of a trainee/probationer does not fall within scope of Retrenchment– Delhi High Court

Employers to pay full back wages in cases of wrongful termination – The Supreme Court of India

Use of generic terms, even if they are trademarked, along with a prominent brand name does not violate trademark – Bombay HC

Transfer of Shares not to Attract Surcharge – Ministry of Finance

Central Government announces scheme where taxpayers can settle pending Service Tax and Central Excise disputes without any prosecution

CBDT clarifies position on tax holiday for small start-ups

Karnataka Government notifies rules governing Creche facility under the Maternity Benefit Act

Delhi HC Rules on Internet Based Trademark Infringement

Appointed Date of Mergers Can be Delayed on Occurrence of a Pre-Decided Event – MCA

Introduction of Digital KYC for verification by banks and intermediaries

Delhi High Court restricts websites from illegally streaming the contents of Warner Bros. studios

Dishonest Adoption of Well-Known Marks Not Allowed – Delhi HC

Liquidation Assets excludes Pension Fund, Provident Fund and Gratuity Fund dues: NCLAT

August 20, 2019- Age of Child Must Be Proved to Convict a Person for Employing Child Labour – Allahabad HC

A Re-Do of Laws Governing Investment Instruments – Companies (Share Capital and Debentures Amendment) Rules, 2019

Delhi High Court directs RoC to exercise its Discretionary Powers without arbitrariness

Can Directors be held liable for Crimes Committed by the Company or Its Employees? – Supreme Court

All companies to issue/transfer Securities in Demat Form

Central Government Given Power to Initiate Proceedings Against Directors who are not “Fit and Proper”

Additions to labelling requirements of drugs – Draft Drugs and Cosmetic (Amendment) Rules, 2019

IBBI issues clarification on appointment of registered valuer

CBDT issues clarifications for filing Income Tax Returns

“Vistara” Is A well-known mark, rules Delhi HC

Non-Signatory Group Companies can be bound to Arbitration – Supreme Court

A company’s former auditors can be banned for fraudulent acts

CBDT simplifies tax assessment for Start-ups

Karnataka HC decides not to regulate content on Netflix, Amazon Prime Etc.

RBI introduces new digital payment fraud registry to monitor fraudulent transactions

CBDT increases monetary limits for filing Income Tax appeals

August 08, 2019 – Trademark Infringement – Decision of Delhi HC in case of use of deceptively similar mark in the area of IT Services

New procedure of detection of prohibited substances adopted by the Court of Arbitration for Sport

August 07, 2019 (Highlights of the Consumer Protection Bill, 2019 and More)

August 06, 2019 (Draft E-commerce Guidelines for Consumer Protection, 2019 and More)

July 26, 2019 (SC holds that the High Court having jurisdiction over “venue” shall appoint the Arbitrator and more.)

July 25, 2019 (NCLT empowered to pass ad-interim orders prior to admitting insolvency application: NCLT and more.)

July 17, 2019 (Prasar Bharti prevented from using “DISH” for its DTH services: Delhi HC and more.)

July 15, 2019 (Courts should enforce the terms of Arbitration Agreement and not recast it: Delhi HC and more)

July 11, 2019 (Cabinet approves amalgamating 13 labour legislations and more)

July 10, 2019 (E-Commerce Platforms restrained from advertisement and sale of direct selling entities’ products: Delhi HC and more.)

July 09, 2019 (Aadhar (Amendment) Bill passed by the Parliament to regulate biometric data use and more)