January 2023

Comparative advertising: Trademark Infringement

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Comparative advertising is a major part of promotions. Promoters overstate the advantages of their items. Whether the exaggerated assertions made by the promoting are genuinely obvious or not is easy to refute. Nonetheless, this is used by advertisers to target individuals and bring in cash. Clients periodically tend to buy things in light of such expanded notices.

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Narcotics Control Bureau: Powers and functions

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Narcotics are non-medical drugs that affect mood or behaviour. Drug and alcohol usage is illegal. Many narcotics and psychiatric substances are traded illegally throughout the country. Article 47 allows the government to outlaw harmful drugs and alcohol to address this issue. The federal government severely enforced heroin and LSD bans in 1985. This law governs psychoactive drug distribution and abuse. This article attempts to analyse the powers, functions, and role of the Narcotic Control Bureau under the laws of India.

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New Hit and Run Law in India: Understanding the Controversy and Protests7 March 2024
This article on ‘New Hit and Run Law in India: Understanding the Controversy and Protests’ was written by Tosani Lal, an intern at Legal Upanishad. I. INTRODUCTION Hit and run refers to the act of a driver causing an accident and fleeing the scene without providing assistance or identifying themselves.[1] The action is widely condemned due to its potentially severe consequences for victims and the lack of accountability it entails. Hit and run incidents often result in serious injuries or fatalities, leaving victims and their families devastated. The new hit and run law in India, implemented under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita,
Supreme Court Ruling on Electoral Bond Scheme20 February 2024
In this article, we will delve into the recent landmark ruling by the Supreme Court of India in the case of Association for Democratic Reforms v. Union of India.
Judicial Activism, Judicial Overreach and Judicial Restraint15 January 2024
This article deals with the concept of judicial activism and its development in the Indian system. Judicial Activism, Judicial Overreach and Judicial Restraint.
Representations vs. Warranty in Commercial Contracts: Understanding the Key Differences12 January 2024
The terms Representation and Warranty are often seen to be part of the contract and are often used interchangeably. But both the terms not only have independent definitions but are also remedied differently in case of a breach which is different from case to case. The same clauses are elaborated below in this article.
The Validity of Oral Agreements in India: All You Need to Know10 January 2024
An oral agreement carries the same legal validity as a written one, as long as it adheres to the requirements laid out in Section 10 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872.