Theory of Passing off under Trademarks Law

Introduction “Nobody has any right to represent his goods as the goods of somebody else.” – Halsbury. This means that no one has the authority to represent their own products as the goods of another. People have the idea that…

Theory of Dispute Resolution under IPR

Introduction Courts and legislatures have devised arbitration to complement and aid legal procedures. By removing procedural barriers, it speeds up case disposition and improves access to justice. Bilateral and multilateral treaties (including arbitration clauses) serve as dispute resolution centres for…

Parallel License in the Indian Power Sector

Introduction Power utilities have historically been government-owned monopolies because of the essential nature of services they provide and the massive capital investment they require. With the evolution of markets, nations around the world are recognizing the role played by regulated,…

Further Issue of Share Capital

Introduction A company may decide that increasing its subscribed capital after incorporation is economically viable. This is because a new issue would significantly boost the company’s financial resources and incentivize the company’s shareholders, ensuring the company’s smooth operation. Section 62…

Foss v. Harbottle

Introduction ‘To win in a democracy, you must have a majority.’ Similarly, a company, which is an association of individuals, acts in accordance with the majority of its members’ decisions. The minority, or dissenting members, are bound by the decisions…