Almost every guide to trademark renewal deadlines in India covers the same three windows: renew on time, renew late with a surcharge, or restore within a year. What most of them leave out is a genuinely important protection buried in Section 26 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 — one…
Every food business operator (FBO) in India must obtain FSSAI registration or a licence under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 before commencing operations. From 1 April 2026, small food businesses with annual turnover up to ₹1.5 crore need only Basic Registration (previously the limit was ₹12 lakh). Licences…
Your cheque bounced. Or worse — someone gave you a cheque that the bank returned unpaid. In India, a bounced cheque is not just a financial inconvenience. It is a criminal offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 — punishable with up to two years' imprisonment, a…