This is Harish Khan, Enrolled as an Advocate with the Bar Council of Delhi. Currently, working as Legal Manager at Blackbull Law House. Pursued B.B.A. LL.B (Hons) Specialised in Business Laws from Hi
Overview of Copyright: Meaning and Protected Works
Copyright is a critical legal concept for protecting intellectual property. As defined by Black’s Law Dictionary, it is a right in literary property sanctioned by law, granting authors exclusive rights to reproduce, publish, and sell their work. Similarly, the Oxford Dictionary emphasizes copyright
Case Study: Apple Computer, Inc. v. Microsoft Corporation & Hewlett-Packard Company
In the 1991 case Apple Computer, Inc. v. Microsoft Corporation & Hewlett-Packard Company, Apple sued Microsoft and HP, alleging that their software infringed on Apple’s copyright-protected graphical user interface (GUI) from the Macintosh. The court ruled that while the 1985 Agreement between Apple
Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA): An overview
The Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), enacted in 1999, replaced the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act (FERA) to streamline and liberalize foreign exchange regulations in India. FEMA facilitates external trade and payments, promoting the orderly development of the foreign exchange market. It gran
Case Study: Rajahmundry Electric Supply Corporation Ltd. v. A. Nageshwara Rao
In Rajahmundry Electric Supply Corporation Ltd. v. A. Nageshwara Rao, the Supreme Court of India emphasized that the “just and equitable” clause in the Companies Act should be broadly interpreted to address gross mismanagement by directors. The Court upheld the winding-up order, maintaining that the
Case Study: Kotla Venkataswamy v. Chinta Ramamurthy
In The case of Kotla Venkataswamy v. Chinta Ramamurthy, the court emphasized that the Articles of Association must be strictly followed for the execution of documents. The court also invoked the principle of constructive notice, which implies that anyone dealing with a company is presumed to have kn
In a company, directors can be categorized into executive and non-executive directors. Executive directors are actively involved in daily operations and decision-making, often holding key managerial roles. Non-executive directors, while not involved in day-to-day operations, provide oversight, strat
Case Comment: The Associated Rubber Industry Ltd. v. Workmen
In **The Associated Rubber Industry Ltd. v. Workmen**, the Supreme Court of India dealt with the principle of lifting the corporate veil. The court found that the corporate entity was used as a facade to evade legal obligations, particularly regarding employee compensation. This decision emphasized
Study Notes: Board of Directors under Companies Act, 2013
Sec 2(10) of the Companies Act, 2013 defines the term Board of Directors in relation to a company as the collective body of the directors of the company. Board of directors have power to contribute towards charitable, political or national defence fund but cannot act beyond the AoA or MoA.
Winding up a company under the Companies Act, 2013, is the process through which a company’s legal existence is brought to an end. This involves selling off the company’s assets to pay its liabilities and distributing any remaining assets to shareholders.
Explore the nuanced realm of the doctrine of constructive notice, where legal diligence and the presumption of knowledge converge. This principle compels individuals to investigate public records, ensuring they cannot claim ignorance of laws that shape property and corporate transactions. Dive into
Case Comment: Understanding Materiality in light of Reliance Life Insurance Co. Ltd. & Anr. v. Rekhaben Nareshbhai
In a pivotal legal battle, the Supreme Court delves into the complexities of Section 45 of the Insurance Act, 1938, weighing the nuances of material facts against the backdrop of non-disclosure in life insurance claims. This case marks a significant examination of the obligations and rights within i