Trademark Protection- India Trademarks are world over known to constitute words, names, letter, numeral, graphical representations in the form of shape/ configuration of goods, labels, logos, packaging, combination of colors, etc. with respect to goods or services, that are capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one person from those of another. Unregistered trademark …
The acquisition of land by governments for development and industrialisation has become a contentious political issue in recent years. Many have criticized the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, as a draconian piece of legislation which has been used to forcibly acquire land without paying adequate compensation. Given the increasing chorus of protests over such issues as …
LAND ACQUISITION AND REHABILITATION & RESETTLEMENT BILL, 2011 Read More »
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Consumer Protection Act, 1986 was enacted for better protection of the interests of consumers. The provisions of the Act came into force with effect from 15th April, 1987. Consumer Protection Act imposes strict liability on a manufacturer, in case of supply of defective goods by him, and a service provider, in case of deficiency in …
Legal Metrology means that part of metrology which treats units of weighment and measurement, methods of weighment and measurement and weighing and measuring instruments, in relation to the mandatory technical and legal requirements which have the object of ensuring public guarantee from the point of view of security and accuracy of the weighments and measurements. The Central …
The new features of the Act are: Appointment of Government approved Test Centers for verification of weights and measures. Allowing the companies to nominate a person who will be held responsible for breach of provisions of the Act. Simplified definition of Packaged Commodity and more stringent punishment for violation of provisions. All restrictions on Inter-State trade and …
A sub-rule (6) has been added to Rule 6 which reads as follows: “Any packaging material or wrapper which could not be exhausted by the manufacturer or packer, may be used for packing of the material up to 30th September, 2011 or till such date the packaging material or wrapper is exhausted, whichever is earlier, after making …
Amendment to the LM (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011 Read More »
The Legal Metrology (General) Rules has been notified. It repeals the SoWM (General) rules of 1987 and will come into force with effect from the 1st April, 2011 Important additions / Deletions Periodical interval for re-verification of weights and measures is included under Rule 27. Earlier, this item was included in the State Enforcement Rules. It will …
The Government of India has circulated the model draft Legal Metrology (Enforcement) Rules, 2011 for States/UTs. Meanwhile, most of the State Governments have published draft notification in the State Gazette, inviting objection, if any, to be submitted within 30 days of the publication. Salient Features License for manufacturing, dealership or repairing will remain valid for one to …
Model Legal Metrology (Enforcement) Rules, 2011 for States Read More »
Definition of Pre-packaged commodities : The significant changes that are discernible between the earlier and the new leaner version of the legislation include pre-packaged commodities being defined in the Act itself rather than in the rules, and the same now being linked with the quantity rather than the value. Appointment of Controller and Other Officers of Legal …
Synopsis of the new act and the rules made there under: Read More »
In this article an endeavor is made to discuss the basic provisions of Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, 2010 with particular focus on the changes brought about vis-à-vis Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, 1976. The basic purpose of Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, 2010 (FCRA, 2010) is to consolidate the law to regulate the acceptance and utilisation of …
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