Adv. Lazim Vengattil, Associate, Alishahz Legal LLP The judgment in NCC Ltd. v. Golden Jubilee Hotels Pvt. Ltd. and Ors. (Comp. App. (AT) (Ins.) No. 426 of 2020 & I.A. No. 1702, 2198, 2199 of 2023) examines the legality of creating a subclass within operational creditors and whether differential treatment […]
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ANTI-SUIT INJUNCTIONS EXPLAINED: THE ROLE AND REACH OF ANTI-SUIT INJUNCTIONS IN INDIAN LAW
Adv. Lazim Vengattil, Associate, Alishahz Legal LLP In a globalized legal environment, disputes across borders have become routine. Parties involved in international business transactions often find themselves in a tug-of-war over which jurisdiction should preside over their disputes. One of the most intriguing tools in managing such legal conflicts is […]
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SEAGATE VS. DAICHI: COURT SETS NEW GUIDELINES FOR REFURBISHED GOODS MARKET
Adv. Lazim Vengattil, Associate, Alishahz Legal LLP In a high-stakes legal battle by Seagate Technology LLC (“Seagate”) and Western Digital Technologies Inc. (“WD”). have taken on Daichi International and its associates over a contentious issue of trademark infringement in the context of refurbished goods. The case, Seagate Technology LLC vs. […]
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PERSONAL NAME RIGHTS AND TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT
Adv. Lazim Vengattil, Associate, Alishahz Legal LLP INTRODUCTION Personal names are more than just identifiers; they can act as valuable commercial assets. For celebrities, entrepreneurs, and businesses, a personal name often carries significant brand value and goodwill. As businesses increasingly leverage brand names, including personal names, to establish market identity, […]
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LOSS OF PROFIT AND LOSS OF PROFITABILITY: A LEGAL ANALYSIS
Adv. Lazim Vengattil, Associate, Alishahz Legal LLP INTRODUCTION In the realm of commercial law, “loss of profit” and “loss of profitability” are often important concepts in litigation and contractual disputes. While they might sound similar, they refer to distinct types of financial setbacks. This article aims to clarify these terms, […]
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MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS: VARIOUS FORMS & REGULATORY CONCERNS
Adv. Lazim Vengattil, Associate, Alishahz Legal LLP INTRODUCTION In the first parts of our Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) series, we discussed the vital role of legal expertise, and we then examined the provisions and procedural complexities under the Companies Act, 2013 Part two of M&A series. Now, as we move […]
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DIGITAL TRUSTWORTHINESS: DARK PATTERNS IN INDIA
Adv Lazim Vengattil, Associate, Alishahz Legal LLP INTRODUCTION With an estimated 1.13 billion websites available to the public, the online space is vast and filled with opportunities. User experience (UX) design is a crucial aspect of modern websites and applications. It encompasses the look, feel, and usability of digital interfaces. […]
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MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS UNDER COMPANIES ACT, 2013
Adv. Lazim Vengattil, Associate, Alishahz Legal LLP INTRODUCTION The Companies Act 2013 in India contains important rules and guidelines for mergers and acquisitions (M&A). These rules, primarily detailed in Sections 230 to 240 of the Act, cover various aspects of M&A. While the Act doesn’t offer a precise definition of […]
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LEGAL PERSPECTIVE OF MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS (M&A) DEALS
Adv. Lazim Vengattil, Associate, Alishahz Legal LLP Introduction Mergers and Acquisitions, commonly known as M&A, are powerful business strategies that have gained immense popularity in India’s corporate world. As India’s economy grows and globalizes, companies are looking to M&A as a way to expand, strengthen their position in the market, […]
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DIGITAL PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION ACT, 2023: A GAME CHANGER FOR BUSINESSES AND PRIVACY
Adv. Lazim Vengattil, Associate, Alishahz Legal LLP INTRODUCTION India’s recent enactment of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act in 2023 signifies a major shift in data protection, introducing comprehensive obligations on private businesses, known as “data fiduciaries,” with rules governing data processing, cross-border data flow, and specific parental consent requirements […]
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