Biography Chief Justice S.H. Kapadia

"A judge's judicial function is the spiritual function of a man." - SH Kapadia, India's Chief Justice Hon'ble Justice Sarosh Homi Kapadia was born on 29th September 1947 after 2 weeks of India got independence. He was born in Mumbai- City of dreams. He was India's 38th Chief Justice and the country's first CJI born...

Prohibition of Registration of Geographical Indication as Trademark

INTRODUCTION To advertise our nation's distinctive goods and maintain traditional crafts, the government intends to create the Gems of Our Heritage campaign. This would highlight Geographical Indication (GI) items from all over India and encourage the application for GI registration of further products. In addition to increasing the local market's visibility and potential, the GI...

Important Features of 37th Constitutional Amendment

Article 368 of the Indian constitution provides procedure to parliament to amend the Indian constitution. Indian constitution is largest, longest and quasi-federal constitution. Our constitution is both rigid and flexible in nature which means if parliament thinks that any provision or part or article is outdated or violating human rights. In past there have many amendments....

Salient Features of 39TH Constitutional Amendment

Introduction: The election of then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was ruled null and illegal by the Allahabad High Court on June 12, 1975. Following the judgement of the court, Gandhi petitioned the Supreme Court and a vacation bench of justices. Justice Krishna Iyer overturned the high court's verdict, enabling Gandhi to remain Prime Minister while restricting...

Prohibition of registration of certain Geographical Indications

What is Geographical Indication? It is an indication. It originates from a definite geographical territory. It is used to identify goods with unique characteristics that originate in a specific geographical territory. It is used to distinguish agricultural, natural, and manufactured goods. The manufactured goods must be manufactured, processed, or prepared in that territory. It should...

Salient Features of 38th Constitutional Amendment

Article 368 of the Indian constitution provides procedure to parliament to amend the Indian constitution. Indian constitution is largest, longest and quasi federal constitution. Our constitution is both rigid and flexible in nature which means if parliament thinks that any provision or part or article is outdated or violating human rights. In past there have...

Learn everything about GI Tag in one blog!

DEFINITION It is an indication. It originates from a definite geographical territory. It is used to identify goods with unique characteristics that originate in a specific geographical territory. It is used to distinguish agricultural, natural, and manufactured goods. The manufactured goods must be manufactured, processed, or prepared in that territory. It should have a distinct...

Biography of 39th Chief Justice Of India- Altamas Kabir

Altamas Kabir was born in city of Calcutta on 19th July 1948. He was an India lawyer and was India’s 39th chief justice. Kabir, J was born in prominent Bengali Muslim family where his father was a leading congress politician and his uncle was a famous Bengali writer and politician. He completed his LL.B and...

Biography of Chief Justice K. G. Balakrishnan

Justice K. G. Balakrishnan became the Supreme Court's first Dalit Chief Justice on January 14, 2007. He served on the Supreme Court for ten years, including three years as Chief Justice. He is India's 37th Chief Justice. Konakuppakatil Gopinathan Balakrishnan (born 12 May 1945) in a poor Dalit family from Thalayolaparambu village in Kerala's Kottayam...

Registration of Geographical Indication

INTRODUCTION A geographical indication (GI) is a label placed on products that have a specific geographical origin and have qualities or a reputation that stem from that origin. A sign must identify a product as coming from a specific location in order to function as a GI. It is an indication. It originates from a...

ANTARCTIC TREATY BILL 2022

Antarctic Continent: Antarctic is one of the seven continents of the world. It is coldest continent. No one before 1920s went to Antarctica. In Antarctica 98% of land is covered with snow. There is no permanent residence of people in this unique region but there are many people from all over the world who visit...