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Practical guides on registration, trademark, tax, NGO and compliance — written and reviewed by our legal team.
The Vakilkaro Brief: The 3-Hour Takedown Regime: First Enforcement Wave
Zero Latency Justice. For years, the digital trademark battle was fought in days and weeks. In April 2026, that timeline has been compressed into minutes. Following the recent "Intermediary Liability" directives, the first major Enforcement Wave has hit the Indian internet. We are now seeing the fun
The Vakilkaro Brief: Sri Krishna Sweets: The 'Word vs. Device' Dispute
When Legend Meets Law. On April 9, 2026, the Madras High Court added a critical chapter to one of India’s longest-running family trademark sagas. The battle over the iconic "Sri Krishna Sweets" brand, fought between brothers M. Krishnan and M. Murali, pivoted on a technicality that dates back to 198
The 'Old Forester' Counterfeit Doctrine: Why 'Infringing' Liquor is Now 'Counterfeit'
The "Clever Importer" Trap. On April 2, 2026, the Delhi High Court delivered a judgment that has effectively redrawn the boundary between commercial infringement and criminal counterfeiting. In the case of Brown-Forman Distillery, Inc. v. Brewholik Private Limited, Justice Tushar Rao Gedela slammed
The Post-Expiry “Semaglutide” Fallout: A New Era for Indian Patent Law
The Great Patent Cliff of 2026. On March 20, 2026, the pharmaceutical landscape in India underwent a seismic shift. The core patent for Semaglutide; the blockbuster molecule behind Ozempic and Wegovy; officially expired. Within 48 hours, the “pharmacy of the world” lived up to its name, as over 40 g
The 3-Hour Takedown: IT Rules 2026 & 'SGI' Compliance
The 180-Minute Countdown. In the digital world, 36 hours used to be a lifetime. Under the old Information Technology Rules, platforms had a day and a half to react to government takedown notices. But as of February 20, 2026, that clock has been smashed. India’s Ministry of Electronics and Informatio
Biodiversity & The 'Green' Patent Surge: Navigating the Landscape
The "Green" Gold Rush. For decades, the intersection of nature and technology was seen as a legal "no-man's land," fraught with concerns over biopiracy and complex Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) rules. However, as of April 2026, we are witnessing a historic pivot. Fueled by the Biological Diversit
SEBI Proposes Reintroduction of Open Market Buy-Back via Stock Exchange
Buy-Backs May Be Coming Back to the Market Floor
ITAT Allows 12AB Registration Where Trust Benefits Public at Large
Charity Can’t Be Denied When It Truly Serves the Public
ICSI Seeks Clarity on Effective Date of Private to Public Company Conversion
The VakilKaro Brief The Update ICSI has requested MCA to amend Section 14(1) to clarify when conversion of a private company into a public company becomes legally effective. Background of the Issue The conversion of a private company into a public company is a fairly common corporate restructuring s
LIC Premium for Employee Annuity Allowed as Business Expense under Section 37(1): Madras HC
Not a Future Risk, A Present Liability
Bombay HC Upholds Arbitral Award in Broker Liability Dispute Under Section 34
Courts Won’t Re-Write Arbitration, Unless It’s Clearly Wrong
NCLT Orders Share Buyback in Oppression Case Due to Fund Siphoning
When Governance Fails, Exit Becomes the Only Remedy
Minority Shareholders Allowed in SEBI Writs Where Rights Affected: Bombay HC
When Your Rights Are at Stake, You Get a Seat in Court
FCRA Amendment Bill 2026: Stricter Control, Clear Accountability Framework
FCRA Gets Tighter, More Structured and Less Flexible
Board Minutes Not Signed by Chairman - ROC Imposes Penalty
Even Small Compliance Mistakes Can Cost You
The Vakilkaro Brief: Impact of Non-Appearance at Trademark Hearings
Impact of Non-Appearance at Trademark Hearings From "Administrative Delay" to "Automated Abandonment." We provide a strategic guide to Rules 45 & 50 of the Trade Marks Rules, the 2026 TM-M Adjournment Mandate, and the "Restoration" window. Silence or "Audio Failures" without immediate technical tick
The Vakilkaro Brief: Difference Between ‘Opposed’, ‘Objected’, and ‘Refused’
The "O-R" Breakdown: Objected, Opposed, and Refused From "Registry Queries" to "Third-Party Attacks." We provide a strategic guide to the 2026 Trademark Status Map, the 30-Day Reply Rule, and the 2-Month Counter-Statement deadline. If it is Opposed, you must file a Counter-Statement within 2 months
The Vakilkaro Brief: The Mandate of Human Inventorship in Patents
The Ghost in the Machine. As Artificial Intelligence begins to solve complex protein folding and design hyper-efficient semiconductors, a constitutional crisis is brewing in Intellectual Property law. In March 2026, the global patent community has reached a definitive, if controversial, consensus: M
The Vakilkaro Brief: 'Vocal Passing Off': The Jubin Nautiyal Precedent
"Vocal Passing Off": The Jubin Nautiyal Precedent From deepfake covers to digital avatars. The Update: On February 19, 2026, Justice Tushar Rao Gedela of the Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction in favor of Jubin Nautiyal.
The Vakilkaro Brief: The “180-Minute Clock”: Platform Liability in the AI Era
The “180-Minute Clock”: Platform Liability in the AI Era From "Notice-and-Takedown" to "Instant Erasure." We provide a comprehensive analysis of the March 2026 Intermediary Guidelines, the definition of "Egregious AI Content," and why the Grievance Appellate Committee (GAC) is now the most powerful
GST Registration Can Be Restored on Filing Returns & Paying Dues: Gauhati HC
Even if your GST registration is cancelled, compliance can bring it back. Courts are giving one more chance but only if you clean up everything.
April 2026 Tax Compliance Calendar: Detailed GST & Income Tax Due Dates
April Is Not a Light Month
Procedure for Appointment of Auditor under Companies Act, 2013 Explained
Auditor Appointment Made Simple for Companies
NFRA Flags Independence Breaches in Walker Chandiok Audit
When Independence Becomes Just a Form