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Partners Of A Company (Taxable Person) Can Be Imposed Penalty Under Section 122(1A) And For Periods Before The Said Provision
The Gauhati High Court has ruled on whether partners of a company can face penalties under Section 122(1A) of the CGST Act, 2017, examining the distinction between 'taxable person' and 'any person' in penalty provisions. The judgment addresses the retrospective applicability of Section 122(1A) and diverges from earlier Bombay High Court decisions while aligning with the Delhi High Court's interpretation. The Court analyzed whether natural persons who retained benefits from GST violations can be held liable
India Tax
LS
Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan
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RBI Opens The Exit Door For Low-Risk NBFCs, But The Fine Print Demands Attention
The Reserve Bank of India has introduced a new framework allowing certain non-banking financial companies to operate without registration, fundamentally reshaping compliance requirements for passive investment vehicles, family offices, and group treasury companies. What conditions must these entities meet to qualify for deregistration, and what ongoing obligations will they face under the RBI's retained supervisory oversight?
India Finance
AP
AZB & Partners
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Balancing Equity And Exclusivity: Supreme Court Reinforces Trade Dress Protection
The Supreme Court of India has delivered a landmark judgment reinforcing trade dress protection in the automotive battery industry, clarifying that exclusive rights extend to the overall commercial impression created by distinctive packaging elements rather than individual colors in isolation. This case examines how courts balance consumer protection against deceptive similarity with the preservation of fair competition, while addressing the critical question of when a combination of visual elements acquire
India IP
LS
Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan
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