S&R Associates advised MBD Group’s AKM Enterprises on ₹4.9 Billion Sale of MBD Neopolis Mall and Radisson Blu Hotel to Nexus Select Trust S&R Associates advised AKM Enterprises, part of the MBD Group, in the INR 4.9 billion sale of the MBD Neopolis Mall and Radisson Blu Hotel MBD in Ludhiana, Punjab to Select Infrastructure,
... Continue Reading.5 Things To Do If You’re Facing Injuries From a Truck Accident
Being involved in a truck accident can result in devastating injuries that can impact your life for months or even years to come. If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident, it is important to take the right steps to protect yourself both physically and legally. This article outlines five
... Continue Reading.Parody, Trademarks, and the IPL: Analysing Delhi HC’s ruling in RCB v. Uber
Finishing the hat trick on the IPL 2025 related IP posts, Aditya Bhargava writes on the recent Delhi High Court judgement in RCB v. Uber over the latter’s advertisement allegedly disparaging the Bangalore based team. For the previous two posts on the other IPL related controversies, covered by Sonisha, see here (on BCCI issuing notice
... Continue Reading.Refund of Excess Payment of Tax | Income Tax Act, 1961
The Income Tax Act, 1961, governs the framework for taxation in India, including the provisions related to payment, assessment, and refund of taxes. Taxpayers often find themselves in a position where they have paid more tax than their actual liability. In such cases, the Act provides for a statutory mechanism for claiming a refund of
... Continue Reading.SpicyIP Weekly Review (May 5 – May 11)
The Great Indian Cricket Festival (aka IPL) is in the IP news with the BCCI facing a trademark dispute over naming its AI dog. The BCCI has also demanded an IPL-centric podcast to remove certain images and logos used in their video content. Add to that – posts on a missed opportunity to clarify Section
... Continue Reading.Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised Kokuyo Co. Ltd. on 100% acquisition of HNI Office India Limited
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised Kokuyo Co. Ltd. on 100% acquisition of HNI Office India Limited Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM) advised Kokuyo Co. Ltd. (Japan), a leading office furniture and stationery manufacturer, on its acquisition of 100% equity interest in HNI Office India Limited, the Indian step-down subsidiary of HNI Corporation (US). The firm provided Indian
... Continue Reading.“Operation Sindoor” and the Misguided Idea of “Moment Trademarking”
In these tough times of conflict, we saw numerous applications seeking a trademark over the codename of India’s military response against the Pahalgam attack- “Operation Sindoor”. To comment on the surge in these applications, we invited Mr. Sunil Jose to share his views on whether the Trademarks Act allows such applications or not. Mr Jose
... Continue Reading.SEBI’s FPI Disclosure Shift Overhaul: Viability of the Trade-Off
[Deergha Meena is a fourth-year student at NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad] In 2024, SEBI mandated FPIs that managed equity assets in India exceeding ₹25,000 crore to provide granular-level disclosures on their beneficial owners. In a recent circular, SEBI increased this threshold to ₹50,000 crore, reducing the number of FPIs required to disclose beneficial ownership details. The change,
... Continue Reading.NLU Prayagraj organises National Seminar on Constitutional Governance
May 10, 2025 | Prayagraj — Dr. Rajendra Prasad National Law University (RPNLU), Prayagraj, hosted a National Seminar on “Constitutional Governance: Contemporary Challenges” on May 10, 2025. The seminar witnessed critical engagement from distinguished academicians who addressed pressing issues confronting India’s constitutional framework, including judicial corruption, accountability deficits, the collegium system, and the delicate balance
... Continue Reading.From Her Hands, We Bloom: Honouring Mothers Everywhere
Every civilisation owes its soul to mothers. From the first lullaby to the last prayer whispered for a child’s future, the story of humankind is embedded in the gentle strength of those who mother. As we pause to celebrate Mother’s Day 2025, it is not merely an occasion for flowers and greetings. It is a
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