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28/03/2024

Any business who is designing original products of home decor or jewellery or bottle or machine or product design or product packaging or clothe design can secure their design under Indian Design Law.

21/01/2023

The Hon’ble High Court of New Delhi[1] was of the opinion that the mark ‘SUBWAY’ and ‘SUBERB’ are not deceptively similar to each other as the word, ‘Sub’, common to both the marks is a publici juris and the remaining ‘ERB and WAY’ are neither phonetically similar nor similar as a word mark. The Case: The plaintiff claims that the marks SUBWAY and SUBERB are deceptively similar to each other....

The Hon’ble High Court of New Delhi[1] was of the opinion that the mark ‘SUBWAY’ and ‘SUBERB’ are not deceptively similar to each other as the word, ‘Sub’, common to both the marks is a publici juris and the remaining ‘ERB and WAY’ are neither phonetically similar nor similar as a ...

17/01/2023

The case[1] wherein the plaintiff claims that it had introduced a dip and spread-based product, coined under the trade mark "SCHEZWAN CHUTNEY". The plaintiff further explains how he coined the mark "SCHEZWAN CHUTNEY". SCHEZWAN is a province of "SZECHUAN" in China known for its, strong flavours, the pungency and the spiciness brought on by the usage of garlic and chilli peppers....

The case[1] wherein the plaintiff claims that it had introduced a dip and spread-based product, coined under the trade mark “SCHEZWAN CHUTNEY”. The plaintiff further explains how he coined the mark “SCHEZWAN CHUTNEY”. SCHEZWAN is a province of “SZECHUAN” in China known for its, strong fl...

16/01/2023

The High Court of Delhi[1] is of the view that the inquiry proceedings cannot be quashed merely because ICC failed to complete inquiry proceedings with the time frame of 90 days. In the present case the petitioner, who is a qualified CA, has received a hearing notice by email dated 23.12.2022 from ICC constituted under the POSH Act, to appear in person before it on 06.01.2023 at 02.30 PM in connection with an inquiry under Section 11 of the said act against him, as a complaint had been registered against him on 03.06.2022....

The High Court of Delhi[1] is of the view that the inquiry proceedings cannot be quashed merely because ICC failed to complete inquiry proceedings with the time frame of 90 days. In the present case the petitioner, who is a qualified CA, has received a hearing notice by email dated 23.12.2022 from I...

11/01/2023

WHAT IS SPORTS LAW ? Sports law is an area of law which relates to the sporting activities and events in the country. It is emerging line of law which deals with the legal issues pertaining to acts and issues of sports players, teams, managers and associates. It includes the traditional area of laws like contract law, tort law, trademark law, and various others....

WHAT IS SPORTS LAW ? Sports law is an area of law which relates to the sporting activities and events in the country. It is emerging line of law which deals with the legal issues pertaining to acts and issues of sports players, teams, managers and associates. It includes the traditional area of laws...

07/01/2023

The petition was sought to review the order of this Hon’ble Court with regards to the criteria of constitution of ICC in cases of sexual harassment complaints against high ranking officers of the level of Joint Secretary and above. The Hon’ble High Court of Delhi held that when allegations are made against senior level officers, the same should be inquired into by a Committee appointed not at the level of the Department but someone external and independent and therefore…...

The petition was sought to review the order of this Hon’ble Court with regards to the criteria of constitution of ICC in cases of sexual harassment complaints against high ranking officers of the level of Joint Secretary and above. The Hon’ble High Court of Delhi held that when allegations are m...

07/01/2023

“The Hon’ble High Court of New Delhi held that Section 5 of the Limitation Act would apply in respect of appeals which may be sought to be preferred under Section 18 of the SHW Act of 2013”. Facts: In the case at hand Respondent no. 1 accused Respondent no. 2 of harassing her. The matter went before the ICC and Respondent no....

“The Hon’ble High Court of New Delhi held that Section 5 of the Limitation Act would apply in respect of appeals which may be sought to be preferred under Section 18 of the SHW Act of 2013”. Facts: In the case at hand Respondent no. 1 accused Respondent no. 2 of harassing her. The matter … C...

05/01/2023

WHAT IS ARBITRATION CLAUSE Arbitration Clause refers to the clause which allows the parties to refer their dispute to Arbitration under the seen or unforeseen circumstances of disputes among the parties to a contract. Further this clause provides an opportunity to settle the disputes at an economic and time saver manner as compared with that of Litigation. WILL THE CLAUSE IMBIBED UNDER A PURCHASE ORDER BE BINDING…...

WHAT IS ARBITRATION CLAUSE Arbitration Clause refers to the clause which allows the parties to refer their dispute to Arbitration under the seen or unforeseen circumstances of disputes among the parties to a contract. Further this clause provides an opportunity to settle the disputes at an economic...

03/01/2023

In the recent decision of the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi[1], the court rejected the view of allowing a legal representative to represent petitioner in an enquiry conducted by Internal Complaint and held that: The petition is not maintainable as Rule 7(6) of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Rules, 2013 clearly states that the parties shall not be allowed to bring in any legal practitioner to represent them in their case at any stage of the proceedings before the Complaints Committee....

In the recent decision of the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi[1], the court rejected the view of allowing a legal representative to represent petitioner in an enquiry conducted by Internal Complaint and held that: Conclusion: A person undergoing enquiry conducted by Internal Complaint Committee cannot...