Rise of data centers in India: A data center is a physical room, building or facility that houses IT infrastructure for building, running and delivering applications and services. A Strong data center infrastructure has become necessary due to India's expanding digital economy, which is fueled by rising internet penetration, digital commerce, online services, digital payments, … Continue reading From Data to Sustainability: India’s Data Centre Policies and Environmental Compliance Framework
The Envelope You Cannot Ignore: What to Do When a Court Summons Arrives
Understanding Summons, Deadlines and the Cost of Silence in Civil and Commercial Disputes 1. The envelope that arrives on an ordinary Tuesday Picture the owner of a mid-sized trading company. It is an ordinary Tuesday. Among the courier packets on the reception desk is one from a district court: thick, stamped and addressed to the … Continue reading The Envelope You Cannot Ignore: What to Do When a Court Summons Arrives
EIA Notification, 2006 and the Projects/Activities that require Prior Environmental Clearance under it
Introduction: The Environment Protection Act, 1986 is a piece of legislation that provides for the protection and maintenance of environment and related matters. India being a participant of 1972 Stockholm declaration has a duty towards the protection as well as the preservation of environment and in order to cater to the needs of a pollution … Continue reading EIA Notification, 2006 and the Projects/Activities that require Prior Environmental Clearance under it
Service First, Limitation Later: Rethinking the Written Statement Deadline in Consumer Proceedings
Defective Service, Limitation and the Right to Defend in Banking and Real-Estate Consumer Disputes 1. The clock started. Or did it? Picture a homebuyer who files a consumer complaint against a developer and the housing finance company that funded the purchase. The complaint runs into hundreds of pages: allotment letters, builder-buyer agreements, loan documents, statements … Continue reading Service First, Limitation Later: Rethinking the Written Statement Deadline in Consumer Proceedings
CCD: THE STARTUP FUND RAISING STRATEGY
ABOUT CCD AND WHY CCD CCD (Compulsory Convertible Debenture) is one of the prime strategies among startups through which they raise funds without immediately diluting the equity rather startups convert this equity into share when they are raising substantial fund from any institution investor or family offices and in some circumstances HNI. Startups prefer CCD … Continue reading CCD: THE STARTUP FUND RAISING STRATEGY
Delhi High Court Held: Registered Trademark Can Be Cancelled for Non Use
Introduction Trademark laws are designed to protect company identities, not to create rigid monopolies that fail to reflect market realities. Registration grants statutory rights, but these rights are subject to consistent and lawful use. The Trade Marks Act of 1999 introduced Section 47 to prevent the Register from becoming cluttered with dormant or speculative marks … Continue reading Delhi High Court Held: Registered Trademark Can Be Cancelled for Non Use
Customs Enforcement of Trademark Rights Explained
Legal and Customs Perspectives on Import and Export Trademark Registration Requirements The Trade Marks Act of 1999 protects a brand's identity and seeks to prevent the distribution of illicit and counterfeit goods by granting exclusive rights to the registered trademark owner. The Customs Act of 1962 regulates the import and export of goods, providing the … Continue reading Customs Enforcement of Trademark Rights Explained
Limits of Trademark Exclusivity over Generic Words: An Analysis of Mayank Jain v. Atulya Discs
Introduction In the case of Mayank Jain v. Atulya Discs, the Delhi High Court examined the extent to which a trader can claim exclusivity over the terms that are generic or commonly used in business. The case raised the broader legal question of whether generic terms in the public domain can be monopolized under trademark … Continue reading Limits of Trademark Exclusivity over Generic Words: An Analysis of Mayank Jain v. Atulya Discs
Understanding the Merger Cooperation Agreement
INTRODUCTION TO MERGER COOPERATION AGREEMENT When companies agree upon the scheme of compromise or arrangement between shareholders and company i.e. merger, in such case to define the road map of complete merger transaction, companies enter into the merger cooperation agreement. It is a pre-closing contract entered into between the companies that have agreed in principle … Continue reading Understanding the Merger Cooperation Agreement
Understanding Voluntary Liquidation in India
INTRODUCTION TO THE VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION Section 59 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy code states about the voluntary liquidation of corporate person and the voluntary liquidation is in accordance to the rules of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Voluntary Liquidation Process) Regulations, 2017. It has been seen that promoters are actively opting for voluntary liquidation … Continue reading Understanding Voluntary Liquidation in India
