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The Custodian vs. The Committee: NCLAT Navigates the “Solitary” Exception to CoC Autonomy
Introduction The scheme of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016 (“ IBC ”) has always reflected positively on the authority that the Committee of Creditors ( “CoC” ) have during an ongoing Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process ( “CIRP” ) or the Liquidation Proceedings, as the case may be. Even the Hon’ble Supreme Court, time and again, has upheld the autonomy of the CoC’s decision for appointment of the Resolution Professional and approval of the Resolution Plan leaving no do
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Understanding “global appreciation test”, “anti-dissection rule”, “initial interest confusion test” through clash of the “ARMOUR”
Background This Article discusses the recent analysis of “global appreciation test”, “anti-dissection rule”, “initial interest confusion test” by Delhi High Court’s Division Bench in the case of UNDER ARMOUR INC v. Anish Agarwal, FAO(OS) (COMM) 174 of 2024. The Appellant UNDER ARMOUR (a global sportswear manufacturer) alleged that Respondent’s brand name “AERO ARMOUR/AERO ARMR” was deceptively similar to its brand name “UNDER ARMOUR” and thus infringed its trademark. The Jud
Jan 64 min read


Look-Out Circulars: Nightmare for Borrowers and supposed panacea for Public Sector Banks
Introduction This article examines the power of a Public Sector Bank (“PSB”) to get Look-Out Circular (“LOC”) issued through Bureau of Immigration (“BOI”) against a borrower who defaults in repaying the loan. Such LOCs are administrative instruments by which PSBs monitor and restrict mobility of the defaulters within and beyond the territorial limits of India. Thus, LOCs directly impacts a defaulting borrower’s right to travel which is a fundamental right protected under Arti
Jan 64 min read


Supreme Court clarifies application of defence of “Sudden and Grave Provocation” under Indian Penal Law
Introduction In the case of Vijay @ Vijaykumar v. State Represented by Inspector of Police, 2025 INSC 90 (“Vijaykumar case”), the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India (“Court”) delivered a crucial verdict on applicability of doctrine of "sudden and grave provocation" entailed under Exception 1 to Section 300 of erstwhile Indian Penal Code (“IPC”), now Section 101 of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. As per the said provision, the Courts are empowered to deploy this exception while expl
Jan 63 min read
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