The right of publicity cannot be seen as an absolute right in India in the absence of a specific legislation

The right to freedom of speech and expression under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution of India Justice Amit Bansal said–: The right of publicity cannot be seen as an absolute right in India in the absence of a specific legislation The use of celebrities’ names or photographs for art, satire, news, or music is acceptable… Continue reading The right of publicity cannot be seen as an absolute right in India in the absence of a specific legislation

Rainbow Hospitals Vs Rainbow Children’s Medicare Limited and Ors

Application Dismissed by The High Court of Madras A trademark is a sort of intellectual property that usually consists of a name, word, phrase, logo, symbol, design, image, or a combination of these components. Trademark infringement is the violation of a trademark’s exclusive rights without the permission of the trademark owner or any licensees (assuming… Continue reading Rainbow Hospitals Vs Rainbow Children’s Medicare Limited and Ors

Recent Developments In Negotiable Instruments Act -Section 138

Negotiable instruments have long been utilised in the commercial world as one of the most expedient methods of moving money. Prior to 1988, there was no effective legal framework to prevent persons from issuing cheques without adequate cash in their account, nor was there any harsh measure to penalise them. Of course, a legal responsibility… Continue reading Recent Developments In Negotiable Instruments Act -Section 138

UNIFORM CIVIL CODE: POSSIBILITY AND CHALLENGES

A uniform civil code administers the same set of secular civil laws to govern all people irrespective of their religion, caste and tribe. The need for such a code takes in to account the constitutional mandate of securing justice and equality for all citizens. A uniform criminal code is applicable to all citizens irrespective of… Continue reading UNIFORM CIVIL CODE: POSSIBILITY AND CHALLENGES

ONCE SETTLEMENT DONE, PARTIES CANNOT PROCEED U/S. 138 OF NI ACT

GIMPEX Pvt. Ltd. vs. MANOJ GOYAL Criminal Appeal No. 1068 of 2021 (Arising out of SLP (Criminal) No. 6564 of 2019) Bench of Justice Dr. D Y Chandrachud, Vikram Nath, B.V. Nagarathna. Question of Law:- Whether parallel proceedings can sustain regarding both the first and the second complaints under NI Act after settlement has been… Continue reading ONCE SETTLEMENT DONE, PARTIES CANNOT PROCEED U/S. 138 OF NI ACT