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FeaturedThe Bombay High Court's decision in Black Diamond Motors Pvt. Ltd. v. Registrar of Trade Marks challenges strict adherence to procedural timelines set forth under the Trade Marks Rules, emphasizing substance over form in trademark prosecution.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court has issued notice regarding a plea for issuing national identity cards to individuals included in Assam's National Register of Citizens and commencing the appeal process for those excluded.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court has quashed the criminal case against a litigant and his lawyer for making erroneous statements in court pleadings, citing improper legal standards applied by lower courts.
FeaturedKapil Sibal has petitioned the Supreme Court, arguing that the law against political defections is becoming ineffective. He expressed concern that continued inaction may render the 10th Schedule of the Constitution moot.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court upheld a service tax demand of Rs. 16.6 crore against BPCL and HPCL, determining that both companies acted as commission agents for Mahanagar Gas Ltd. The commission earned on the sale of CNG is thus subject to service tax.
FeaturedThe Andhra Pradesh HC rules that delayed income tax refund claims cannot be denied based on a 6-year limit set by CBDT Circular No. 9/2015.
FeaturedThe ITAT has quashed a CPC intimation disallowing ₹61.35 lakh contributions towards PF/ESI, pending resolution by the Supreme Court.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court affirmed that although breaching Section 269SS incurs penalties, such a breach does not render a cash loan unenforceable under the Negotiable Instruments Act.
FeaturedThe removal of the film 'Satluj' from ZEE5 raises critical questions regarding censorship, copyright laws, and access to cultural content in India, showcasing potential regulatory overreach.
FeaturedThe Calcutta High Court has ruled that Income Tax Returns (ITR) are essential for calculating compensation in motor accident cases, enhancing the award to the family of a deceased doctor.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court's ruling in Flipkart v. Marc addresses the concept of house marks, raising critical questions about trademark law's framework in India.
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.