Following a demand of the Delhi High Court to establish 22 commercial courts in various Districts in Delhi, the APP Government is likely to set up new commercial courts in the Capital for quicker disposal of disputes. According to a report published in The Times of India, the matter has been placed before the Delhi cabinet and […]

In a major relief to thousands of homebuyers, the Supreme Court on July 23, 2019, cancelled the registration of real estate major Amrapali group under Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act 2016, and directed the National Building Construction Corporation (NBCC) to complete the construction of its pending projects in Greater Noida and Noida. The Bench comprising […]

The Supreme Court on July 22, 2019, dismissed a PIL seeking directions to implement Vishakha guidelines on sexual harassment in religious institutions. The Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi said judicial orders can’t be passed on this plea as Vishakha guidelines cannot be extended to religious places. “Why don’t you file a […]

Three-time Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit passed away today in New Delhi. She breathed her last at 3:30 pm after being admitted to Delhi’s Fortis Escorts Heart Institute this morning. As per reports, Dikshit had cardiac arrhythmia (irregular heart beat) and had to be immediately put on ventilator. Dikshit was the longest serving Chief Minister […]

The Union Cabinet on July 17, 2019, approved the proposal to carry out 7 amendments to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, placing greater emphasis on more time-bound resolution and laying down voting rules of the financial creditors. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2019, aims to fill critical gaps in the corporate insolvency […]

The Union Cabinet on July 17, 2019, approved the proposal to carry out 7 amendments to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, placing greater emphasis on more time-bound resolution and laying down voting rules of the financial creditors. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2019, aims to fill critical gaps in the corporate insolvency […]

The Federation of Hotels and Restaurant Association of India (FHRAI) has reportedly filed a complaint with the Competition Commission of India (CCI) against SoftBank backed company OYO. The hotel body has alleged that three months after OYO promised its partners an 18% interest on delayed payments and launched complaint redressal solutions, the issues continue to be […]

In a major relief to thousands of homebuyers, the Supreme Court on July 23, 2019, cancelled the registration of real estate major Amrapali group under Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act 2016, and directed the National Building Construction Corporation (NBCC) to complete the construction of its pending projects in Greater Noida and Noida. The Bench comprising […]

A Mumbai court has convicted Bollywood actor Koena Mitra in a cheque bounce case and sentenced her to six months’ imprisonment. In an order passed on July 6, 2019, Andheri Metropolitan Court Magistrate Ketaki Chavan directed Mitra to pay a compensation of ₹4.64 lakh to model Poonam Sethi, the complainant in the case. As per 2013 […]

By: Advocate Jaya Bhatnagar World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is dedicated to globally cultivate a progressive International Intellectual Property system. To bridge the gap between IP practitioners and common masses, an annual World Intellectual Property Day is observed each year on 26th April. This day is celebrated world over where IP practitioners and officials interact […]