As Mohammad Afzal Guru, charged in the December 13, 2001, attack on the Indian Parliament, awaits a final decision on his clemency petition pending before the President and Indian civil society deliberates on the abolition of death penalty, no attent
What is Mass Torts?In brief, ‘Mass Torts’ can be explained as ‘Such activity of the defendant, the harm caused by which is wide and a large number or sector of society gets affected simultaneously’. In other words, we can say that the cases of mass t
The recovery of Bank Loans or seizure of vehicles could be done only through legal means. The Bank cannot employ goondass to take possession by force.MANAGER ICICI BANK LTD., VS PRAKASH KAUR AIR 2007 SC 1349
Trademark is the identification mark of any company or organization. A customer relates any trademark with the quality of products and reputation of the company that is using it. It is a distinctive name, word, phrase, symbol, logo, design, image, or
"Relations between the two great democracies-India and the United States-date to the time when India had not yet gained independence. Over the passage of time, these relations have been conditioned by various factors, which resulted in cooperation as
THE MADRID SYSTEM OF INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION OF TRADEMARKS - AN INSIGHT INTO THE INDIAN PERSPECTIVE The Madrid system for the international registration of marks, also conveniently known as the 'Madrid system', is the primary international system
"Thou shalt not steal, but paraphrasing is OK" - Exodus 20:15, King James Bible, Teacher's EditionIn this information age where copying and cheating is fast becoming the easy way for many students and others across the world, the term plagiarism, its
An Overview of the working of the juvenile justice system and the effect of the changes brought about by the Amendment in 2006 in relation to Children in Conflict with the Law There is no trust more sacred than the one the world holds with children.
Cases of cheque bounce are not uncommon these days. In most of the transactions be it re-payment of loan or payment of fees for business purpose, payments are made by cheque. These cheques bearing large amounts sometimes remain unpaid and are returne
A time span starting from September 1996 to July 2008 is long enough to table, discuss and improve a Bill, which prima facie is for the benefit of a large section of the society. So, what is it that makes all section of politicians agree for one set
IntroductionToday technology is changing expeditiously. New technical inventions are taking place in huge number. These new inventions open new field of subject-matter for protection under Intellectual Property Law. Intellectual Property law gives an
India has developed very comprehensive and open policy towards Foreign Direct Investment (‘FDI’). Since the inception of economic reforms in early 1990s, substantive reforms have been initiated in the field of investment, trade, financial sector, exc
1. MANDATORY PAYMENT OF DUTY BASED ON PRODUCTION CAPACITY- FOR PAN MASAL AND GUTKA:On 01.07.2008, the Government came out with an notification making it mandatory to pay duty on Pan Masala and Gutka based on production capacity, i.e. number of packag
Feasibility of Online banking in IndiaThe red tapism in public sector banking and lesser consumer base is being attributed to as the reasons for the Indian banks to enter into the online banking this late. With the rapid development in the technologi
Media is regarded as one of the pillars of democracy. Media has wide ranging roles in the society. Media plays a vital role in moulding the opinion of the society and it is capable of changing the whole viewpoint through which people perceive various
An atheist professor of philosophy speaks to his class on the problem Science has with God, The Almighty. He asks one of his new students to stand and..... Prof: So you believe in God?Student: Absolutely, sir.Prof: Is God good?Student: Sure. Prof: Is
Dear allsome quotes from karate/martial arts experts"One becomes a beginner after one thousand days of training and an expert after ten thousand days of practice." ~Mas Oyama~ "Although it is important to study and train for skill in techniques, for
Intellectual Property Rights should be subsumed to human rights, national interests and the preservation of genetic resourcesIntellectual property can be defined as the creations of the human mind. Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) are legal rights
The alternative legal route to meet the above objectives i.e. revival/rehabilitation of the sick units or the liquidation of the company are incidental to industrialisation. Time has come that an institutional network and procedures must be evolved f
Transferability of shares is an important feature of incorporation of a Company. Section 82 of the Companies Act deals with the nature of shares and reads as follows:The shares or debentures or other interest of any member in a Company shall be movab
