Author: Lavanya Goinka

Final year student of Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies, New Delhi

What is a Trademark?

September 2, 2022 / September 2, 2022 by Lavanya Goinka | Leave a Comment

-An article by Lavanya Goinka Introduction A trademark is any word, name, symbol or device used to identify and distinguish goods and/or services from those of others. Trademarks also indicate the source of the goods, even if that source is unknown to the consumer. In modern times, a consumer usually does not know the manufacturer […]

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Banking & Insurance Law Legal Articles

Interpretation of Article 29A of IBC Code vis-a-vis Bank of Baroda v. MBL Infrastructure Limited and ors.

September 2, 2022 / September 2, 2022 by Lavanya Goinka | Leave a Comment

Introduction The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code was passed in the year 2016. Its main aim was to solve insolvency problems between companies, be it of corporate persons, partnership firms or individuals. As published in the official gazette, the main aim is to promote entrepreneurship and credit availability, ensuring the balanced interests of all stakeholders and […]

Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Ordinance Interpretation of Article 29A of IBC Code vis-a-vis Bank of Baroda v. MBL Infrastructure Limited and ors. Section 29A of India’s Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code

Banking & Insurance Law Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Legal Articles

Section 80EE of Income Tax Act, 1961

September 2, 2022 / September 2, 2022 by Lavanya Goinka | Leave a Comment

Section 80EE of Income Tax Act 1961 Introduction It is the civic duty and moral responsibility of any citizen of a nation to pay taxes to help in running the infrastructure of any country. The tax collected from the citizens is used for various purposes, such as reformation, growth, and development of any country. The […]

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Competition Law in India

September 1, 2022 / September 1, 2022 by Lavanya Goinka | Leave a Comment

An article by Lavanya Goinka Introduction The Parliament of India passed the Competition Act, 2002 on January 13, 2003, which repealed the Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Act, 1969. It came into force on March 31st, 2003. The Competition Act, 2002 was changed twice after its enactment, with the Competition (Amendment) Act, 2007 and the Competition (Amendment) Act, 2009. It was […]

Competition Law in India

Online Trademark Registration

September 1, 2022 / September 1, 2022 by Lavanya Goinka | Leave a Comment

Introduction Whenever someone thinks of starting his/her startup or forming a company, the first and foremost task is to think of a unique name and symbol, which is a mark of identity for the company and is registered at a later stage with the authorities. The unique name and symbol of the company help consumers […]

Online Trademark Registration

Section 154, CrPC

August 31, 2022 / August 31, 2022 by Lavanya Goinka | Leave a Comment

IntroductionFirst Information Report (FIR), or the first information of a cognizable offence to the officer in charge of a police station, is covered under Section 154 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC). Although the word “FIR” is not defined in the Code, it refers to oral information on the conduct of a cognizable […]

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Section 202 CrPC, 1973

August 31, 2022 / August 31, 2022 by Lavanya Goinka | Leave a Comment

IntroductionThere is a saying in criminal law that it is better to have ten guilty persons escape than one innocent suffer. This is the very objective of justice i.e., to ensure absolute fairness for all. It has been imbibed in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. A person who is a victim of a criminal […]

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Significance of Article 32 of the Constitution of India : Right to constitutional remedies

August 31, 2022 / August 31, 2022 by Lavanya Goinka | Leave a Comment

Introduction One of the defining principles of Common Law is “Ubi Jus, Ibi Remedium”. This maxim means “where there is a right, there is a remedy”. The right to a remedy has been acknowledged as a fundamental right in all legal systems historically. Under Article 32 of the Indian constitution, every citizen of India has […]

: Right to constitutional remedies Significance of Article 32 of the Constitution of India

Liberal Nationalism

August 26, 2022 / August 26, 2022 by Lavanya Goinka | Leave a Comment

Introduction Liberal nationalism is a commitment that deals with principles of freedom, tolerance, equality, and individual rights. Liberal nationalism stands for several things, including the inviolability of private property, individual freedom, equality before the law, representative government, and the Constitution. The right of all nations to self-determination is the most crucial component of liberal nationalism. The right to […]

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Difference between a decree and an order

August 26, 2022 / August 26, 2022 by Lavanya Goinka | Leave a Comment

Introduction The legal world is filled with a myriad of complicated terminologies. Some of the terms are so similar in their meanings that one cannot help wondering whether they mean the same or not. One may not possibly understand them at first glance. “Decree” and “order” are two such terms. The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (hereinafter […]

Difference between a decree and an order