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Supreme Court Clarifies Twin Requirements For Liability Under Section 141 Of NI Act The Supreme Court recently reiterated that for an offence to fall under Section 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 concerning the dishonour of a cheque by a company two essential conditions must be met. The Court emphasized that the accused must

Delhi High Court Recognizes Peter England As A Well-Known Trademark The Delhi High Court recently declared the menswear brand ‘Peter England’ as a well-known mark in a trademark infringement case. Justice Mini Pushkarna, in her judgment, noted that ‘Peter England’ is a distinctive and widely recognized brand across India, with over 380 outlets in more

Faculty of Law, SGT University is organising its 2nd SGTU-RANKA International Trial Advocacy Competition, 2025, scheduled to be held from 27th-29th March 2025. About the Event The Trial Advocacy Competition is an esteemed event designed to provide law students with the opportunity to develop and demonstrate their courtroom skills in a competitive setting. This event

Last month, a group of digital news publishers in India sought to join a case filed by news agency ANI in the Delhi High Court accusing the US firm OpenAI of misusing material to which they own the copyright. However, in India, OpenAI faces a major hurdle. India’s Copyright Act of 1957 and related jurisprudence

Here is our recap of last week’s top IP developments including summary of the posts on the Lodha trademark dispute, the scrapping of the UGC-Care list, and the escalation of the Nayanthara-Dhanush copyright battle. This and a lot more in this week’s SpicyIP Weekly Review. Anything we are missing out on? Drop a comment below

Jabalpur, 10 Feb 2025 — Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU), Jabalpur, has achieved a significant milestone as one of its esteemed faculty members, Mr. Utkarsh K. Mishra, Assistant Professor of Law and Director, Centre for Studies in International Trade and Investment Laws (CITIL), along with four undergraduate students, has been invited by the World Trade

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas Advised ITC On Acquisition Of 100% Stake In Meat And Spice And Ample Food Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (“CAM”) advised ITC on the acquisition of 100% stake in Meat and Spice Private Limited (“MSPL”) and Ample Food Private Limited (“AFPL”) (and its wholly owned subsidiary, Chao Chao Foods Private Limited). The acquisition is

The journey to becoming a judge is no easy feat. Judiciary aspirants face an intense selection process, requiring in-depth legal knowledge, analytical skills, and speed in answering questions accurately. The key to cracking the Judiciary Prelims lies in consistent practice and exposure to exam-like conditions. This is where Law Aspirants’ Judiciary Prelims Mega Test Series

Chanakya, also known as Kautilya or Vishnugupta, was an ancient Indian philosopher, statesman, and jurist whose work Arthashastra laid the foundation for political science, law, and governance in India. His ideas on the state and law continue to be relevant in the contemporary era, offering insights into the nature of sovereignty, legal principles, and the

Centre for Business Laws and Taxation (CBLT), RGNUL Punjab is organizing the National Conference on Direct Tax Laws in collaboration with Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. scheduled to be held in the last week of March 2025 (tentatively). This event is being conducted to provide an in-depth understanding of Direct Tax and International Tax laws,