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The Vakilkaro Brief: Supreme Court’s Landmark Ruling on Well-Known Trademarks
The Supreme Court Strengthens Well-Known Trademark Protection
NCLT Says IBC Moratorium Does Not Stop Environmental Regulation During CIRP
The Bengaluru Bench of the NCLT has in a recent judgment taken a progressive position on the nexus of environmental regulation and insolvency law. The Tribunal clarified that though the powers of statutory authorities under environmental law are not wholly abrogated when CIRP is initiated under the
Bombay High Court Allows Retrospective Benefit of Rule 89(5) Amendment for Inverted Duty Refunds
Recently, a landmark judgment was delivered by Bombay High Court on GST refund claims on inverted duty structure. The Court held that the amended notification no. 14/2022 CGST Rules No. 89 (5) is clarificatory and retrospective & the effect of which is that if the applications are filed before 05.07
Madras High Court Refuses Relief in Circular Trading and Fake ITC Penalty Cases
Recently, the Madras High Court pronounced a significant judgment in several GST appeals on conspiracy to indulge in circular trading and unaccounted input tax credit transactions. The Court upheld orders of assessment by the authorities to impose very high penalty payments under the Section 122 of
ITAT Allows Bad Debt Deduction for Old NPAs Written Off by Cooperative Bank
The Mumbai ITAT provided a landmark ruling for co-operative banks with bad debt deduction and old NPAs write off. The Tribunal stated that where loan assets had become NPAs before 01.04.2006, and were After that actually written off in books, the deduction under section 36(1)(vii) could not be refus
Can Copyright Registration Protect Podcasts and Audio Content?
In India, podcasts are among the fastest-growing forms of entertainment, educational content, and a mode of storytelling. One of the most crucial question that you undoubtedly have as a podcaster or content creator is that, whether a copyright registration of these content will genuinely protects yo
The Vakilkaro Brief: Bombay High Court’s Landmark Judgment on Copyright in Remakes & Adaptations
Major Copyright Ruling: Bombay High Court Clarifies Rights in Remakes & Adaptations
Kerala High Court Says Composite GST Notices for Multiple Years Are Invalid
In a landmark decision on GST assessment procedure the Kerala High Court held that authorities cannot issue one combined notice or assessment order for more than one assessment year under the CGST regime. The Court noted that GST proceedings operate on individual assessment years and combining them
Are Compliance Officers and Company Secretaries Becoming Scapegoats for Management Decisions?
The roles of Compliance Officers and Company Secretaries are becoming more and more difficult today in the Indian corporate system. While they are saddled with compliance burden under regulations, the decisions are always with Promoters Directors CEOs and CFOs. That's why, the action of the regulato
What are the Best Trademark Registration Tips for Entrepreneurs?
One of your most valuable assets as an entrepreneur is your brand name and logo. You can avoid future problems and costly rebranding by protecting them early through appropriate trademark registrations. In this blog we’ll provide useful and tested advice to help you in finishing the process of regis
SEBI Proposes Revival of Open Market Buybacks With Stricter Regulatory Framework
SEBI is now set to reintroduce open market share buybacks via stock exchanges, a mechanism it had almost withdrawn from, in a modified regulatory package. SEBI had withdrawn the scheme on concerns of unfairness and malpractices resulting from pooling of shareholder equities by the scheme promoters,
SAFEMA Says ED Cannot Continue PMLA Attachment After Valid Resolution Plan Under Section 32A IBC
In a landmark decision on the point of conflict between insolvency law and proceedings for anti-money laundering, the Appellate Tribunal SAFEMA ruled that a corporate debtor who has gone through a valid insolvency resolution process and undergone a complete change of management would be protected by
The Vakilkaro Brief: Bombay High Court’s Landmark Ruling on Celebrity Name as Trademark
Bombay High Court’s Landmark Ruling on Celebrity Name as Trademark Since the delivery of the judgment in the month of February 2026, the entertainment and fashion industries have been debating upon this ruling. When a fashion startup launched a clothing line using a very similar name that is associa
ROC Imposes ₹5 Lakh Penalty for Failure to File DIR-12 After Director Resignation
Despite the Auditor's Due to nature of the form, most corporate filings of director resignation are treated as mere procedural formalities, the recent ROC action warns of the perils of false assumptions.
NCLT Holds Homebuyer as Secured Creditor Under Section 55(6)(b) of TPA and IBC
In a landmark decision under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, the NCLT Mumbai Bench determined that where a property was purchased by way of payments made to a corporate debtor, the buyers automatically had a statutory charge created in their favor because of Section 55(6)(b) of the Transfer of P
The Vakilkaro Brief: Delhi & Bombay High Courts’ Dynamic+ Injunctions – A Game Changer Against Online Piracy
Delhi & Bombay High Courts Intensify Crackdown on Piracy Using Dynamic+ Injunctions Copyright owners no longer need to run back to court every time a pirate site reappears with a new domain. Key Judgments by Delhi and Bombay High Courts Both the High Courts were extremely active and watchful in rece
CERC Finalises Regulatory Framework for Virtual Power Purchase Agreements in India
India’s VPPA Framework Signals a Major Shift Toward Financially Structured Renewable Energy Procurement The Update Finally, CERC has developed the Guidelines for the Virtual Power Purchasing Arrangement which brings a set of rules on the implementation of the VPPA in India and seeks to include the m
Bombay High Court Says Civil Courts Cannot Hear Company Affairs Disputes Covered Under NCLT Jurisdiction
A landmark judgment on jurisdiction to decide corporate disputes, it was held by the Bombay High Court that civil Courts have no jurisdiction to entertain disputes in respect of internal questions for the affairs of a company (in respect of which remedies are provided by the provisions of the Compan
Section 16(2)(c) and 180-Day Rule: Why Genuine GST Buyers Still Pay Twice
A buyer may: Receive genuine goods or services Get valid tax invoices Pay GST to the supplier Have invoices reflected in GSTR-2B Make payment through banking channels And yet, still be subjected to denial of ITC at a later stage merely because of the non-deposit of tax by the supplier with the Gover
Complete Annual ROC Compliance Checklist for Private Limited Companies in 2026
ROC Compliance Is No Longer Just Annual Filing, It Is Continuous Governance The Update In FY 2026-27, the compliance system for Private Limited Companies will consist of annual quarterly half-yearly, and event-based requirements under the Companies Act, 2013 and related laws. Why ROC Compliance Matt
How Section 8 Microfinance Registration Can Help You Access Government Grants?
How Section 8 Microfinance Registration Encourages Social Entrepreneurship Through Government Grants? This article discusses how Section 8 Microfinance Registration provides access to NABARD loans, government grants, and other financial gains.
How to Secure Funding with Private Limited Company Registration in India?
This article will show you how Private Limited Company Registration can help you obtain funding, and the reasons that make company registration services so popular among serious entrepreneurs in India. Registration as a private limited company in India is the only form of business organization that
The Vakilkaro Brief: Hermès Birkin Bag Gets Well-Known Trademark Status in India – What the 2025 Ruling Means?
Big News for Brand Owners: Hermès Birkin Bag Wins Well-Known Trademark Protection in India. In a decision that sparked excitement in the intellectual property world, the Delhi High Court granted special protection to one of the world's most iconic fashion items, the Hermès Birkin Bag. This 2025 deci
How to Check Trademark Availability in India Before Registration?
Check Trademark Availability IP India portal Doing a thorough search in advance can help you avoid rejection, opposition, or rebranding if you intend to Register your Trademark or want to secure your trademark small business name. Checking trademark availability and exclusivity, before registration