Sucheta, Author at SCC Times

Constitution of India — Art. 21 — Right to Reputation

Right to reputation is an inseparable facet of Art. 21. Recording of disparaging remarks by Single Judge which were affirmed by Division

Supreme Court

Restraint on Sale and Transfer of Properties of Sahara Group lifted and matter referred to three-Judge Bench

Supreme Court: In the matter relating to Sahara group of companies, the bench of T.S. Thakur and Dr. A.K. Sikri, JJ declined

Business Law

Transfer of a business against share or bond issue is exchange and not ‘slump sale’

Bombay High Court: Upholding the decision of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, a division bench comprising of SC Dharamadhikari and GC Kulkarni,

High Courts

Transfer of a business against share or bond issue is exchange and not ‘slump sale’

Bombay High Court: Upholding the decision of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, a division bench comprising of SC Dharamadhikari and GC Kulkarni,

Environmental Law

India and World Bank signs Agreement for DPL Loan of US $ 100 million to Himachal Pradesh for promoting inclusive green growth and sustainable development

India signs a credit Agreement with World Bank and Government of Himachal Pradesh for DPL Loan of US$ 100 million for promoting

Treaties/Conventions/International Agreements

India and World Bank signs Agreement for DPL Loan of US $ 100 million to Himachal Pradesh for promoting inclusive green growth and sustainable development

India signs a credit Agreement with World Bank and Government of Himachal Pradesh for DPL Loan of US$ 100 million for promoting

High Courts

Authorities bound to follow the procedures laid down in the Highway Act to remove unauthorized construction on highway

Calcutta High Court: Disposing of the writ petition, a bench comprising of Ashim Kumar Roy, J formulated that to seek relief for

Intellectual Property

Provision relating to revocation of patent under the Patent Act, 1970 interpreted

Supreme Court: While interpreting the Section 64 of the Patents Act, 1970 (Act) as to whether both the remedies for revocation of

Supreme Court

Provision relating to revocation of patent under the Patent Act, 1970 interpreted

Supreme Court: While interpreting the Section 64 of the Patents Act, 1970 (Act) as to whether both the remedies for revocation of

Foreign Courts

Equity partner who is not exercising genuine control over the decisions affecting the workplace, not considered to be in an employment relationship with the partnership firm, under the Human Right’s Code

Supreme Court of Canada: Where a question arose as to whether an equity partner in a law firm is an employee within

Supreme Court

No parity in pay of employees of NALCO and employees of schools having financial and administrative control of NALCO

Supreme Court: In deciding the question of employment as to whether financial and administrative control of NALCO over its schools managed by

Supreme Court

Not necessary for every rape victim to have injuries on her body

Supreme Court: In the appeal for dismissal of charges relating to the rape of a girl while going to the fields to

Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

Public Information Officers and Appellate Authorities must mention their names in the replies to RTI applications

Central Information Commission (CIC): While taking note of the fact that CPIOs failed to mention their name in the replies to RTI applications, CIC reiterated that CPIOs and FAAs should mention their name, address, telephone and fax number in all correspondence on RTI matters. CIC

Intellectual Property

SCC Times

Constitution of India — Art. 21 — Right to Reputation

Restraint on Sale and Transfer of Properties of Sahara Group lifted and matter referred to three-Judge Bench

Transfer of a business against share or bond issue is exchange and not ‘slump sale’

Transfer of a business against share or bond issue is exchange and not ‘slump sale’

India and World Bank signs Agreement for DPL Loan of US $ 100 million to Himachal Pradesh for promoting inclusive green growth and sustainable development

India and World Bank signs Agreement for DPL Loan of US $ 100 million to Himachal Pradesh for promoting inclusive green growth and sustainable development

Authorities bound to follow the procedures laid down in the Highway Act to remove unauthorized construction on highway

Provision relating to revocation of patent under the Patent Act, 1970 interpreted

Provision relating to revocation of patent under the Patent Act, 1970 interpreted

Equity partner who is not exercising genuine control over the decisions affecting the workplace, not considered to be in an employment relationship with the partnership firm, under the Human Right’s Code

No parity in pay of employees of NALCO and employees of schools having financial and administrative control of NALCO

Not necessary for every rape victim to have injuries on her body

Public Information Officers and Appellate Authorities must mention their names in the replies to RTI applications

Merely adding a suffix to a popular name can’t be the basis of a new trademark

Merely adding a suffix to a popular name can’t be the basis of a new trademark

Court asks Caste Scrutiny Committee to reconsider decision

Unconditional apology in a criminal contempt matter should not be a calculated strategy to avoid punishment

N Chandrababu Naidu appointed as the new Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh

Externment order held void as showcause notice lacked material particulars

Anticipatory bail plea can be adjourned without granting interim protection to the accused