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Central Excise & Customs Tariffs amended from 1-1-2017
17 January 2017
Both Central Excise Tariff Act, 1985 and Customs Tariff Act, 1975 have been amended with effect from 1-1-2017.
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Regulations notified
06 January 2017
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has notified Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Liquidation Process) Regulations, 2016 and Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons) Regulations, 2016.
Companies (Transfer of Pending Proceedings) Rules, 2016 notified
06 January 2017
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) and National Company Law Appellate Tribunal were established in June 2016 to adjudicate upon company law matters in India.
Central legislation shall have precedence over State legislation – Supreme Court rulings on SARFAESI Act
06 January 2017
The Supreme Court of India has held that provision of the Securitization and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002 (SARFAESI Act) shall have precedence over State legislation.
Foreign award cannot be enforced in absence of arbitration agreement
06 January 2017
The present case was filed before the High Court of Delhi with regard to the enforcement of an arbitral award. The case dealt with two companies involved in the sale of palm oil that were at a preliminary stage of negotiations.
Qualitative or Quantitative tests not relevant to determine fair use
22 December 2016
In the decision dated 16-9-2016, a Single Judge Bench of Delhi High Court had held that reproduction of any copyrighted work by the teacher for the purpose of imparting instruction to the pupil as prescribed in the syllabus during the academic year would be fair use within the meaning of Section 52(1)(i) of the Copyright Act and hence would not amount to infringement.
Design infringement – minor variations are not sufficient defence
22 December 2016
Bombay High Court has, in a case of design infringement and passing off, granted an interim injunction order in favour of the plaintiffs. The case pertained to a design registration on copper tubes obtained by the plaintiffs, which the defendants, who were previously associated with the Plaintiffs, were allegedly infringing.
Trademark – No confusion even if marks have equal number of letters, begin and end with same letters
22 December 2016
Bombay High Court on 21-11-2016 has denied interim injunction in favour of the plaintiffs in a trademark infringement and passing off suit in a dispute in respect of the registered trade mark of the Plaintiff “ESBEDA” which was used in respect of designer leather products such as handbags, luggage, purses and wallets.
No liability on bank to pay purchase tax for accepting EXIM Scrips
15 December 2016
The Supreme Court of India has held that State Bank of India is not liable to pay purchase tax for accepting Exim Scrips (Export Import License) or Replenishment licenses on payment of premium.
Insolvency and Bankruptcy – Recent changes
09 December 2016
With the notification of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, on May 28, 2016, matters pertaining to the reorganisation and insolvency resolution of corporate persons, partnership firms and individuals would now be regulated by a specialized regulatory body, i.e. the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI).