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Patents and Designs – Application and other fees sought to be reduced for small entities
31 十月 2019
The Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade in the Indian Ministry of Commerce and Industry has on 18th of October notified the draft Patents (2nd Amendment) Rules, 2019 and the draft Designs (Amendment) Rules, 2019.
Competition – DG’s report finding contravention of provisions is not binding on CCI
30 十月 2019
The Delhi High Court has rejected the contention that if the report of the Director General (DG) recommends that there are contraventions of provisions of Competion Act, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) cannot close the case straightway. It observed that there is no provision in the Competition Act which mandates that the CCI must accept the report of the DG recommending that there are contraventions of the provisions of the Act.
Blocking of access to specific information – When can Indian Court grant global injunctions
30 十月 2019
In a case involving publication of defamatory videos and other contents in social media, the Single Judge Bench of Delhi High Court has held that disabling and blocking of access, in respect of such information uploaded from India, must be from the computer resource, and such resource includes a computer network, i.e., the whole network and not a mere (geographically) limited network.
Manufacture and other operations in warehouse under Customs s.65 clarified
04 十月 2019
CBIC has issued Circular No. 34/2019-Cus. and the Manufacture and Other Operations in Warehouse (No. 2) Regulations, 2019 to cover the procedures and documentation for units operating under Section 65 of the Customs Act, 1962 in a comprehensive manner, including application for seeking permission under Section 65, provision of execution of the bond by the licensee, receipt, storage and removal of goods, maintenance of accounts, conduct of audit etc.
Manufacture and other operations in warehouse under Customs s.65 clarified
04 十月 2019
4th October, 2019 CBIC has issued Circular No. 34/2019-Cus. and the Manufacture and Other Operations in Warehouse (No. 2) Regulations, 2019 to cover the procedures and documentation for units operating under Section 65 of the Customs Act, 1962 in a comprehen
Income Tax E-assessment Scheme 2019 notified
01 十月 2019
1st October, 2019 Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has recently notified the E-assessment Scheme, 2019 under Section 143(3A) of the Income Tax Act, 1961. The assessment under this Scheme shall be made in respect of territories and / or class of persons a
37th Meeting of GST Council - GST rates revision and changes in procedures
23 九月 2019
23rd September 2019 The GST Council in its 37th meeting held on 20th of September has recommended revision of GST rates on various goods and services. Many relaxations in various compliances and pro
Refund claim not maintainable unless self-assessment order is modified though appeal
20 九月 2019
20th September 2019 3-Judge Bench of the Supreme Court has held that unless the order of assessment or self-assessment is appealed, no refund application against the assessed duty can be entertained. The Apex Court in this regard observed that
Competition - DG can investigate matter beyond CCI order of investigation
17 九月 2019
Delhi High Court has held that an order of CCI under Section 26(1) of the Competition Act which triggers investigation by DG, does not circumscribe the scope of investigation by DG only to such matters which are subject matter of the original complaint.
Competition - DG can investigate matter beyond CCI order of investigation
17 九月 2019
17th September 2019 Delhi High Court has held that an order of CCI under Section 26(1) of the Competition Act which triggers investigation by DG, does not circumscribe the scope of investigation by DG only to such matters which are subject matter of the orig