Child protection in India & International Law : Overview

This article discusses various legal provisions and prescribed punishment for offences against children in India and in International Law. These provisions ensure well being of Children and protect them from abuse of any kind or illegal trafficking or any other offences. Continue reading Child protection in India & International Law : Overview

Private Placement of Shares : Step by Step Process

A private placement essentially involves the sale of securities to small number of selected investors. Mostly with investors involved in Private Placements can include large banks, mutual funds, insurance companies and pension funds.
In this article, step-by-step process of Private Placement of shares is explained. Continue reading Private Placement of Shares : Step by Step Process

Test of Deceptive Similarity : Trade Mark Act, 1999

The Division Bench of Hiralal Parbhudas vs Ganesh Trading Company, AIR 1984 Bom 218 has laid down a comprehensive guideline determining “Deceptive Similarity”. This is of high significance since, our courts have denied keeping two products side-by-side for comparison to prove trademark infringement. Factors Laid Down by the Court for Consideration: Marks are remembered by the general impressions or by some significant detail rather than by … Continue reading Test of Deceptive Similarity : Trade Mark Act, 1999

Issuance of Redeemable Non Convertible Preference Shares : Step by Step Process

Preference shares issued shall be redeemable within a time period not extending 20 years. Irredeemable share are not allowed in India Issue of a Non-Convertible Preference Share must be authorized by Articles of Association of the company.  If AoA do not authorize, steps must be taken to alter it Such issuance of preference must be authorized by Special Resolution in the General meeting of the … Continue reading Issuance of Redeemable Non Convertible Preference Shares : Step by Step Process