Unveiling Disparities: A Deep Dive Into India's Child Custody And Visitation Laws

Child custody battles are often the emotional epicenter of legal proceedings, especially in cases of divorce or judicial separation in India. Yet, the lack of clear, uniform guidelines for determining custody and visitation rights has turned these proceedings into a labyrinth of confusion and unpredictability. Families find themselves at the mercy of judicial discretion, unsure of the outcome and the impact it will have on their children's future. There is a pressing need for...

The Power Of Community Mediation

Justice is, in a key measure, representative of the manner in which we choose to resolve the conflict. An adjudication by following an adversarial process followed by further processes or a mutual acceptance by following a collaborative process and resolving the conflict. Our inner peace holds the key to outer peace. Access to justice is a key aspect in any successful democracy. Our struggles with bringing the justice delivery system to the doorstep of a citizen have been legendary.One key...

Decade Of The POSH Law: Analysis Of Reporting Trends And Low Compliance

The Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act (also known as POSH Act) was enacted in India in the year 2013 with an intent to protect and promote safety of women in the workplace, indicating a momentous turning point in the ongoing struggle to achieve gender equality. This landmark legislation came into effect to provide a robust and effective redressal mechanism for victims of sexual harassment, alongside related matters.Sexual harassment...

Unraveling Oppression And Mismanagement Under The Companies Act, 2013

The Companies Act, 2013 (“CA, 2013”) is a keystone legislation which has been enacted with an aim of strengthening the corporate governance and to protect the interest of the stakeholders of a corporate entity. The provisions of Section 241-246 under Chapter XVI of the CA, 2013 are a self-contained code dealing with the subject of oppression and mismanagement. CA, 2013 offers protection and redressal to minority shareholders and members of the company from the oppressive actions and...

Special Valuation Branch- Need Of The Hour Is Completing Investigation In Time Before It Loses Its Importance

A lot has been written about SVB, about its functioning, efficiency in disposal of matters pending before it. The expectation of getting a timely decision from SVB is still a dream for many. The time and energy spent by the stake holders is not resulting in speedy disposal or wiping out the huge pendency with SVB.Special Valuation Branch (SVB) is a branch which specializes in investigation and assessment of transactions between related persons i.e. when Buyer and Seller are related. SVB has...

Can A Sale Deed Be Cancelled By The Sub-Registrar Registering The Same

Sale of an immovable property, as per the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, is transfer of ownership of the property in lieu of the sale consideration. A sale is concluded when a sale deed is executed and registered by the seller in favour of the buyer, thereby creating rights, title and interest in favour of the buyer.Several states across the country have issued circulars vesting powers with the registering authority to cancel the sale deeds where the execution / registration of sale deed has...

Overcoming Obstacles: Securing Intellectual Property Rights For CRI-Based Inventions In India

The term "computer related inventions" refers to ideas that employ computers, computer networks, and other programmable devices. They also include ideas that include one or more aspects that are fully or partially realized through the use of a computer program or programs. The most known CRI-based inventions are Artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and IoT (Internet of Things).Artificial intelligence is the use of computers and other devices to simulate human decision-making and...

Unveiling The Strategic Tapestry: The Nexus Between Intellectual Property Rights And Investor Attractiveness

In the intricate realm of modern business dynamics, Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) have emerged as a linchpin, wielding a profound influence on a company's allure to investors. This article delves into the multifaceted impact of strong IPR presence within a company, scrutinizes the types of IPR that most captivate investors, and elucidates a comprehensive array of strategies that companies can deploy to safeguard and augment the value of their intellectual assets.The Significance of Strong...

Supreme Court's Contempt Notice To Patanjali: An Analysis

In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court of India has taken a noteworthy step against Patanjali Ayurveda Ltd., a prominent player in the Indian consumer goods market, for allegedly disseminating misleading advertisements. The issuance of a contempt notice by the apex court highlights the paramount importance of truthfulness and accuracy in advertising, indicating a resolute stance against deceptive marketing practices. The controversy surrounding Patanjali's advertisements has...

Mergers & Acquisitions In India

In the competitive business world today, companies are always looking for ways to minimize costs and increase revenue. In this process, many times companies are amalgamated, merged, demerged, or converted into LLP or partnership firms for economies of scale, to increase in market share and to improve their business, and generally to plan their affairs. On the other hand, acquisitions provide a means of market expansion, diversification, synergy, and technology enhancement among other...

The Constitutional Mandate: High Courts' Role In Interim Relief

The Supreme Court vide its recent judgment titled High Court Bar Association Allahabad v. State Of Uttar Pradesh & Ors; 2024 LiveLaw (SC) 177 (hereinafter referred to as “High Court Bar Association Allahabad”) passed by a five-judge Constitution Bench overruled its decision passed vide judgement titled Asian Resurfacing of Road Agency Pvt. Ltd. v. Central Bureau of Investigation; (2018) 16 SCC 299 (hereinafter referred to as “Asian Resurfacing”) wherein it was held that interim orders...

Role Of Intellectual Properties In Advancement Of Green Technology

There is no formal meaning or specific explanation for the word "green tech." Rather, it enjoys a multitude of interchangeable concepts. Green technology, for instance, has been used interchangeably with terms like "clean tech," "climate-related technologies," and "environmentally sound technologies." However, green technology often consists of two components. First of all, it encompasses a wide range of technological domains, including technology for the production of renewable energy,...