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SOUTH CHINA SEA DISPUTE
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- Oct, 28, 2016
- Indira Sharma
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A United Nations tribunal ruled on 12.7.2016 that China’s sovereignty claims over the South China Sea, and its aggressive attempts to enforce them, violate international law. This is a necessary rebuke to Beijing, but it comes with no enforcement measures and Chinese leaders have rejected it. So its effect will depend on how China’s neighbours […]
REVISED REAL ESTATE BILL 2016 CAN BOOST HOME BUYER’S CONFIDENCE AND WILL HELP TO THE BUYER WITH FASTER GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL
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- Oct, 28, 2016
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The recently passed Real Estate (Regulation & Development) Bill, 2016, in the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha, is set to ease the home buying process. The bill has undergone several amendments and will be effective in bringing transparency and accountability in the real estate sector, thus increasing consumer confidence and benefiting the sector as […]
JAYPEE ASSOCIATE LIMITED IN DANGER
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- Oct, 28, 2016
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The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has imposed a penalty of 12% per annum on Jaypee Associate Limited for delaying the possession of homes to buyers in Kalypso Court project on the Noida Greater Noida expressway. The Home buyers welcome this judgment dated 02.05.2016 passed by the Hon’ble NCDRC. Against all odds, the NCDRC […]
Jurisdiction in cheque bouncing cases is changed by new Ordinance, superseding SC judgment
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- Oct, 17, 2016
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The President of India has promulgated an Ordinance [called the “Negotiable Instruments (Amendment) Ordinance, 2015” on 15 June 2015 as per which certain amendments have been made in the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. Jurisdiction to file cases of cheque bouncing has now been changed by this Ordinance superseding the judgment dated 1 August 2014 of […]
SCRA prevails over Contract Act and Sale of Goods Act: SC (latest judgment on 11th July,2016
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- Oct, 17, 2016
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Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992 (hereinafter referred to as `the Act’), Section 15-Z. Issue is the manner of getting excessive number of shares in an irregular manner, which would adversely affect Retail Individual Investors- SEBI aims to ensure Stock Exchanges of the country and the persons connected therewith do not indulge themselves […]
The Novartis Case : A Summary- By Pravar Veer Misra
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- Sep, 08, 2015
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INTRODUCTION The Novartis case polarized opinions across the globe. The Supreme Court of India in this case was faced with the difficult question of the rights of innovators vis a vis the benefit of the public at large. While some believed the supreme court took a very narrow view to deny Novartis a patent , […]
Mark On The Game: A Case Study Of Trademarks – by Pravar Veer Misra
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- Jun, 27, 2015
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Abstract Gareth Bale is a superstar of the world of football. A tremendous player on the pitch and a very marketable person off it. The world’s most expensive player who is the number 11 for Real Madrid is a galactico in every sense. While he could easily teach you how to get past a defender […]
Franchisie Law In India
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- May, 19, 2015
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Before we start the discussion on various laws affecting franchising in India it is important to understand what exactly does the term ‘FRANCHISE BUSINESS’ stand for. The word Franchise comes from an old French word meaning privilege/ freedom. Franchise refers to the form of business in which owners, or franchisers, sell the rights to their […]
Paradigm Shift – Companies Amendment Act 2013 Key Features
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- May, 19, 2015
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After years of debate, India has its first update of the country’s corporate law in more than 50 years with a view to modernize India’s corporate governance rules. The amendments have been made keeping in view the present day needs of businesses and are likely to improve the terms of doing business in India and […]
Corporate Social Responsibility
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- May, 16, 2015
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While there is no single globally accepted definition of CSR, each definition that currently exists underpins the impact that businesses have on society at large. Although the roots of CSR lie in philanthropic activities of big corporate houses, globally, the concept of CSR has evolved and now encompasses all related concepts such as corporate citizenship, […]