Income Tax Act Provision Struck Down for Contravention of Federal Constitution
4(a) of the Income Tax Act 1967 (“the Act”), charges to income tax, the gains or profits from a business. S. 4C of the Act,
Restoring Order to S. 33(1) of the Government Proceedings Act 1956
The Firm’s Mr T Sudhar and Miss Tania Edward appeared for the Appellant in Rajamani a/p Meyappa Chettiar v. Pentadbir Tanah Daerah Klang & Anor (Civil Appeal No. B-01(A)-902-12/2022),
Judgment Creditors Beware: Importance of Inquiries Before Sale of Movable Property
In the case of Tenaga Nasional Bhd v. Transformer Repairs & Services Sdn Bhd & Ors [2024] 1 CLJ 110, the Court of Appeal decided that an execution creditor,
Reading Between the Pixels: The Interpretation of Emojis by the Courts
Emojis have transformed modern communication. From casual conversations to social media posts and even professional communications, these symbols now play a significant role in digital communications. Consequently, Courts in various jurisdictions have had to decipher emojis within legal contexts, thereby redefining the boundaries of linguistic interpretation. Emojis and the Formation of Contracts The formation of …
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From Keyboards to Courtrooms: Defamation Dangers in Online Reviews
In today’s digital world, we often rely on honest online reviews to help us decide where to go, what services to use, and which products to buy.
Time limit for submitting data for Section 3(d) at India Patent Office
The data for overcoming section 3(d) to show therapeutic efficacy should be submitted before the date of final oral hearing.
Self-contradictory statements haunt the Plaintiff.
This is an order passed by the Bombay High Court in an appeal filed against the order of the District Judge-4, Pune.
High Court dismisses suit finding delay and acquiescence.
Two entities using an identical mark/name ‘Addison’ are at logger heads. The Plaintiff, Addison & Company Limited filed the suit against the Defendant,
Divisional Patent applications- Scope of the original claim is not the limit!
An applicant can file a divisional patent application on his own or to meet the official objection raised by the Controller of Patents on the ground that claims of the invention relate to more than one invention, also referred to as a plurality of an invention.
A round-up of Trademark Cases of 2023
The IP environment in India is buzzing with consumer appetite for branded goods continues to be in growth mode.