The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution has notified the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Fourth Amendment Rules, 2026, introducing specific labelling requirements for soap, shampoo, toothpaste, cosmetics and toiletries. Under the amended Rules, products of non-vegetarian origin are required to bear a red or brown dot, while products of vegetarian origin are required […]
The Delhi High Court has granted an ex-parte interim injunction restraining the use of “Hotel Jerome’s Holiday Inn”, “Holiday Inn” or any deceptively similar mark in relation to hotel services. In Six Continents Hotels, Inc. v. Mr. Jerome Fernandes (CS(COMM) 887/2026), the Court found that the plaintiff had established a prima facie case and restrained […]
We are pleased to share with you our latest Customs and GST Alert, covering recent judgments and regulatory updates. We trust that you will find the same useful. Looking forward to receiving your valuable feedback. For any clarification, please write to: Mr. Shammi Kapoor Senior Partner [email protected] Mr. Arnab Roy Partner [email protected]
The Supreme Court, in G.R. Infra Projects Limited v. State of Madhya Pradesh & Ors., held that a mere reference to “fraud”, “wilful misstatement” or “suppression of facts” is insufficient to invoke the extended limitation under Section 74 of the CGST Act. The Court emphasised that the SCN itself must set out the facts and […]
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced a harmonised and risk-based framework for the transmission of listed securities and AMC-issued units upon the demise of a sole holder or all joint holders, aimed at simplifying documentation and making the process more efficient and investor-friendly. The circular introduces a Quick Transmission Processing (QTP) […]
The Uttarakhand High Court has reiterated that disputes arising from the suspension or termination of an online account pursuant to contractual terms with a private platform ordinarily cannot be pursued through a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution. In Swati Alias Smriti Negi v. Union of India & Ors. (2026:UHC:6805), the Court declined […]
