Kerala High Court Reaffirms Strong Protection to Registered Trade Marks

The Kerala High Court, in FAO No.118 of 2025 (2025:KER:87639), has reiterated the statutory strength of a registered trade mark

When Does Ownership Pass in a SARFAESI Sale?

Bombay High Court Clarifies the Interplay Between SARFAESI and IBC Interim Moratorium in Arrow Business Development Consultants Pvt. Ltd. v.

President Directs Justice Nisha Banu to Join Kerala High Court After Delay in Assuming Office

The President of India has formally directed Justice J. Nisha Banu, a sitting judge of the Madras High Court, to

Interpretation of Precedent: Supreme Court Clarifies When Its Judgments Are Not Binding Under Article 141

The Supreme Court’s decision in State of West Bengal v. Anil Kumar Dey (2025) offers an important interpretative clarification on

Supreme Court Restores NCLT Admission: Pre-Existing Dispute Must Be Real, Not ‘Moonshine’

In a significant judgment delivered on 10 December 2025, the Supreme Court of India clarified the legal framework governing admission

Supreme Court Sets Aside Kerala High Court Decision on Section 138 NI Act and Cash Transactions Above ₹20,000

The Supreme Court of India, in Shine Varghese Koipurathu v. State of Kerala & Anr. (Criminal Appeal arising out of

Strengthening Board Oversight and Corporate Governance: Lessons from the IndiGo Incident

The recent governance lapse highlighted in the IndiGo incident has once again brought the spotlight back on the significance of

ONE NATION, ONE LICENSE, ONE PAYMENT:  A BALANCED FRAMEWORK FOR AI INNOVATION AND COPYRIGHT IN INDIA

Introduction Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) is rapidly transforming the global technological and creative landscape. From medical diagnostics to climate modelling,

Bank Cannot Transfer Frozen Funds Without Notifying Account Holder: Kerala High Court

In a significant judgment, the Kerala High Court has strongly criticized the growing practice of banks transferring money from customers’

Oppression and Mismanagement under the Companies Act, 2013

The Indian corporate framework recognises that companies—especially closely-held companies—often face internal disputes arising from power imbalance, exclusion of minority shareholders,

Non-Shareholder Director Cannot Invoke Section 241-242

Introduction The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Bengaluru, delivered a detailed order on 11-11-2025 in C.P. No. 111/BB/2023, dismissing a

Draft Amendments to the Trade Marks Rules, 2017 (2025): A Comprehensive Overview

On 31 October 2025, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade – DPIIT)

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New Definition of Small Company under the Companies Act, 2013 (2025 Amendment)

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has notified the Companies (Specification of Definition Details) Amendment Rules, 2025 through G.S.R. 880(E)

Supreme Court Clarifies Scope of Attachment Before Judgment: Bona Fide Prior Transfers Cannot Be Affected

Introduction In a significant ruling delivered on 28 November 2025, the Supreme Court of India, in L.K. Prabhu @ L.

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India’s First Smell Trademark Moves Forward: A Landmark Order on Olfactory Marks

In a truly historic development, India has taken a major stride towards recognising smell trademarks—a non-traditional category of marks that

Supreme Court Clarifies Priority Between Secured Creditors and Statutory Dues: EPF First Charge Prevails Over SARFAESI Priority

Kerala High Court Holds SBI Not Liable as Assessee-in-Default for Non-Deduction of TDS on LTC Payments Made Under Court Orders

[A case note on State Bank of India v. Commissioner of Income Tax (ITA No.45 of 2025, decided on 18

List of companies declared as Nidhis under Companies Act, 1956/2013

Under the provisions of Section 620A of ersthwhile Companies Act, 1956, companies desirous of functioning as Nidhis used to be

ICSI Proposes New Corporate Compliance Relief: Settlement Scheme 2025 Suggested.

The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has requested the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) to introduce a new

Do You Really Need a Stamped Power of Attorney for Trademark Filings? A Deep Dive Into a Common Misconception

A curious procedural dispute before the Trade Marks Registry, Chennai, has ignited fresh discussion among IP practitioners about a question