Re-Calibrating the Group of Companies Doctrine in International Commercial Arbitration Regime
BACKGROUND/INTRODUCTION The “group of companies” doctrine has been a subject of rigorous academic debate among practitioners of arbitration law and academics with domain expertise.
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Registration, Capital Structure, Transfer of Shares and Amalgamation of Insurers) Regulations, 2024: A brief overview
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (“IRDAI”) has been instrumental in shaping the regulatory framework governing the Indian insurance sector. Recently, by way of a press release dated 24 January 2024,
Assessing Damages in Construction Contracts – Part II
I. INTRODUCTION This is the second part of our series on the subject of damages in construction and infrastructure disputes. The first part can be accessed, here.
Meme Trademarks
Leveraging Internet humour and turning it into brands.
Registrability of Religious Names and Symbols as Trademarks
Religion is deeply intrinsic to the Indian society and has inevitably permeated all aspects of Indian lifestyle, including trade and commerce. Since religious names and symbols are generally considered a common heritage, this article delves into the legal framework for registering religious names and symbols as trademarks in India.
HIRING DYNAMICS IN INDIA: WORKER CLASSIFICATION, RISKS AND STRATEGIES
An organization planning to expand its workforce often encounters challenges in determining the suitability of workers for its operations.
BRAND PROTECTION IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY
The fashion industry thrives on the influence and allegiance of brands and their loyal customer bases. Consider the famous phrase “It’s not a bag, it’s a Birkin’, people wait for months, if not years, to get their hands on a Birkin Bag.
Law on interim orders: An Analysis of the judgement of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in High Court Bar Association, Allahabad v. State of Uttar Pradesh
A. Introduction An interim injunction or relief is often referred to as the “strong arm of the courts of equity” as its origin can be traced to the equity Jurisprudence of England from which we have inherited the present system for the administration of law.
Collateralized Reinsurance in India: Draft Guidelines
Introduction The Indian insurance sector has seen significant changes in recent years, driven by a number of varied regulatory reforms aimed at enhancing business ease as well as increasing insurance penetration in India.
A tussle between advertising through Google ads and trade mark proprietor’s rights
Many of us search for our favourite brands on Google, but still end up seeing search results dominated by advertisements from rival brands.