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IEPF Share Recovery in India: Complete Guide to Recover Shares from IEPF Authority
The main aim of the regulator is to protect the interest of investors. Many investors do not know their shares and dividend transferred to Investors Education fund due to unacclaimed it. As per law if any shares and dividend are unclaimed for 7 or more than 7 years then it shall be transferred to Investor Education Protection Fund. For recovering those shares share holders have to follow the certain procedure and compliance checklist. Earlier, the process was very cumberso
Mar 65 min read


Doctrinal analysis of Supreme Court’s Stance on Repugnancy of Statutes
Introduction The Supreme Court bench comprising of Justices D.Y. Chandrachud and M.R. Shah in Forum of People’s Collective Efforts (FPCE) & Anr. Vs. State of West Bengal., ruled on the West Bengal state law on real estate regulation. The Apex court declared the West Bengal Housing Industry Regulation Act, 2017 (hereinafter referred to as “HIRA”). WB-HIRA) as unconstitutional. As soon as the WB-HIRA act was passed it was challenged before Supreme Court by the Forum for People’
Mar 66 min read


The Evolution of E-Adjudication in India: From Traditional Penalty Proceedings to Digital Justice
Introduction The digital revolution has transformed many aspects of governance and legal administration is no different. One of the most significant developments in the area of legal administration has been the implementation and gradual evolution of e-adjudication systems in penalty proceedings under various statutory frameworks in India. In India’s journey to create a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy as embodied in the Digital India initiative, e-adjudicati
Mar 510 min read


Trademark Infringement and Consumer Protection: How the CPA, 2019 Strengthens IP Enforcement
Introduction The interaction between intellectual property law and the law of consumer protection yields an interesting convergence of legal norms and societal goals. In India, both the Trademark Act, 1999 and the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 have different yet intersecting goals—one protects commercial goodwill and brand name, while the other protects consumers from deceptive trade practices and dishonest behaviour. Both of them, combined, create a legal system that not onl
Mar 38 min read


Geographical Indications and India's Agricultural Export Growth
Introduction In a world that is progressively heading towards conscious consumption, origin-based branding has become a significant variable in determining trade value. Consumers are increasingly aware and concerned to learn about where their food has been sourced, how it was grown, and the cultural meaning of it - all of which help define "origin". It is clear that, through "Geographical Indications", placing emphasis on how a product is seldom merely a commodity - it is a s
Mar 26 min read


Vietnam’s Trade Secret Regime Ahead of the CPTPP Implementation
Introduction Every business organisation keeps certain important information. It can be related to the process of any business, any management or administrative activities, or any other secret information that is crucial for the benefit of the company, which can be said to be a trade secret. The world has realised the need for a legal protection mechanism for trade secrets, but there is a need for an effective mechanism to be developed. It is common knowledge that information
Feb 287 min read


Understanding Territorial Jurisdiction: A Closer look at Section 19 of the Civil Procedure Code, 1908
Introduction The concept of jurisdiction lies at the very heart of the legal system. It is a very fundamental topic in the realm of civil law as it determines which court has the authority to adjudicate and the limit or extent of authority that can be exercised by a court with regards to matters brought to them. A civil court can exercise its authority if two conditions are met: first the suit must be of civil nature and second, it’s jurisdiction to try the matter should not
Feb 279 min read


Cross Border Ip Protection: Indian Businesses
Introduction In the age of artificial Intelligence the world economy growing rapidly this was the positive consequence of AI but when we see their opposite side so we were find so many bad consequences are existed, one of them was breach of confidential information, many companies suffer that their Intellectual property breached by third person when we analyse Indian perspective related to IP protection we had IP laws like Trademark, Patent, Copyright, Design statutes the que
Feb 265 min read


The ‘Force Majeure’ Clause: How One Phrase Saved (Or Sank) Businesses During Covid-19
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic caused unparalleled disruptions among all sectors—from manufacturing, to hospitality, to logistics, to entertainment. At the centre of countless contractual disputes created by the disruption of the pandemic was a three-word term: force majeure. Very simply, in general terms, that means "superior force." In short, the term "force majeure" was the issue that whether a company could legally stop perform its obligations under a contract. Force
Feb 255 min read


China Makes a Move to end Price Wars by Bolstering its Solar IP
Introduction China produces more than 80% of the world’s solar panels, a feat that has dramatically lowered costs and accelerated the global shift to renewable energy. However, this dominance has come at a price: intense price competition and overproduction have eroded profits and discouraged investment in new technologies. The National Intellectual Property Administration collaborated with the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology to introduce an 11-point policy fr
Feb 246 min read


How Influencers and Content Creators Can Protect Their Copyright in India
Introduction Digital content has transcended beyond self-expression for influencers and content creators. Video, reel, photo, podcast, script and caption can be viewed as commercial assets that provide revenue generating opportunities, collaborations and long-term brand value. Yet despite this fact, copyright law is still often misunderstood in the creator economy. Among the many misconceptions regarding copyright law is the belief that social media sites keep ownership over
Feb 239 min read


A first-of-its Kind – Thailand rolls out the WIPO IP Course
Introduction Thailand stands out as a leader in intellectual property education across Southeast Asia. On January 21, 2026, the country rolled out the first upgraded WIPO Academy course in a national language among ASEAN members. Working hand in hand with the Department of Intellectual Property, the WIPO Academy brought the DL101-TH General Course on Intellectual Property to life on Thailand’s own eLearning platform. Open for enrollments right away, this self-study program le
Feb 205 min read
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