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Insolvency – ‘Moratorium’ applicable to property of ‘Personal Guarantor’
05 四月 2018
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has held that ‘Moratorium’ under Section 14 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code will not only be applicable to the property of the ‘Corporate Debtor’ but also on its ‘Personal Guarantor’.
Fugitive Economic Offenders Bill approved by Cabinet
04 四月 2018
Union Cabinet has approve the Fugitive Economic Offenders Bill, 2017 providing for measures to deter economic offenders from evading the process of Indian law by remaining outside the jurisdiction of Indian courts and empowers the Government to confiscate the properties of such offenders in India.
Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill, 2018
03 四月 2018
The Union Cabinet has recently approved the Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill 2018 for introduction before the Indian Parliament.
Patents - Counter claim in infringement suit better than revocation in IPAB
26 三月 2018
In a case involving revocation application before IPAB and infringement suit before the High Court, Delhi High Court has held that effect of taking defence under Section 107(1) of the Patents Act or of making a Counter claim under Section 64 would be same.
Patent infringement – Prior study having contrary findings is not ‘prior art’
26 三月 2018
The Delhi High Court has held that the combination containing both Metsulfuron Methyl and Sulfosulfuron as prepared by the plaintiff was novel and not obvious. The uniqueness of plaintiff’s composition comprising of such compounds was that it was effective against both grassy and broad leaf weeds.
Trademark infringement – Identical manner of use important, while difference in packing not
26 三月 2018
In a case involving alleged infringement of trademark, Delhi High Court has held that difference if any in the cartons in which the goods may be sold or packed will not affect deception otherwise likely between the two marks.
Refund to exporters clarified
16 三月 2018
Central Board of Excise and Customs has on 15th of March 2018 clarified that refund of eligible credit on account of SGST will be available even if the supplier of goods or services or both has availed of drawback in respect of CGST.
Refund to exporters - Number of issues clarified
16 三月 2018
Central Board of Excise and Customs has on 15th of March 2018 clarified that refund of eligible credit on account of SGST will be available even if the supplier of goods or services or both has availed of drawback in respect of CGST.
26th Meeting of GST Council held on 10th of March, 2018 – Highlights
12 三月 2018
GST Council met on 10th of March 2018 and took decisions on various issues. According to the Press Releases issued highlighting the recommendations of the Council, E-way bill provisions for inter-State movement of goods are to be implemented across the country from 1st April 2018
GST E-way Bill provisions to be revised from appointed date
08 三月 2018
Ministry of Finance has issued notification on 7th of March, 2018 to amend provisions relating to E-way Bill, in the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017 (CGST Rules).