September, 2018 - Apprentice

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Retrospective effect of Hindu women’s right as a coparcener

ByVaishnavi Naik
September 28, 2018

Hindu women were granted the status of a coparcener is 2005 but there remains ambiguity regarding the retrospective effect of the rights granted. The article traces the Judiciary’s interpretation of the law.

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Trademarks: Value and Infringement (Part 2)

ByAkanksha Mathur
September 26, 2018

This article is the second part of a three-part series which explains what is the value of a trademark, what is a trademark infringement and its consequences.

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Disqualification of resolution applicant under Section 29A of IBC

ByAnanda Chakraverty
September 23, 2018

The resolution process has been substantially altered due to the introduction of Section 29A in the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code. This article discusses the long debated topic of eligibility criteria of a resolution applicant.

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Trademarks: Strength and search (Part 1)

ByAkanksha Mathur
September 20, 2018

This article is the first part of a three-part series which answers all the basic questions on trademark law such as what is a trademark, what makes a trademark strong and how to conduct a trademark search.

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Strengthening POCSO cases with law and practice

ByManjushree
September 18, 2018

The Criminal Law (Amendment) Ordinance, 2018 was passed to increase the conviction rate in POCSO cases. This article breaks down the Ordinance and also gives practical tips on strengthening cases filed under POCSO.

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Introduction to Electricity laws

ByShahbaaz Hussain
September 14, 2018

Electricity Laws are put in place to regulate the science behind the generation, transmission and distribution of energy. This article introduces the reader to the science and law behind electricity generation, transmission and distribution.

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IP infringement and civil raids

ByUtkarsh Joshi
September 12, 2018

Infringement of trademarks is widespread in India and one often hears of brand owners filing lawsuits and conducting ‘raids’ against infringers. This article briefly explores how these infringers are targeted and how such raids are conducted.

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Order XII Rule 6 of CPC: A detailed analysis

ByMahesh Chowdhary
September 11, 2018

Order XII Rule 6 of CPC has the power to immediately strike down vague lawsuits but has constantly been ignored. The Rule provides for a judgment based on admissions by the party made during any stage of the trial. This article deciphers the nuances for the same and encourages the usage by the courts for an efficient justice system.

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Blast from the past: Dark history behind US’s Labor Day

ByKriti Kumar
September 10, 2018

Labor Day is celebrated in USA on the first Monday of September. This article presents the story behind Labor Day and its connection with May Day as celebrated in India and in over 80 countries across the world.

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Month: September 2018