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What Legal Defences Can You Mount If Accused of Sharing Copyrighted Software Online?

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The mere charge of distributing copyrighted software through an online medium can quickly transform a licensing issue into a serious legal dispute. The distribution may involve uploading the installer, sending a copy of the software to another individual, storing the software on a server, and making the downloading process available without the permission of the copyright owner.   However, the presence of copyrighted software in an individual's computer or account does not necessarily make that individual criminally liable under Indian law. This will depend on the nature of the acts committed, the nature of the copyright owned, the type of license or permission granted, and other relevant circumstances, such as the information available and the connection of the individual to the said acts.   Consequently, the initial step in finding software copyright infringement legal defences in India does not simply consist of the existence of copyrighted software. The allegation...
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How to Correctly Apply for a Certified Copy of an FIR Online or at the Police Station

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A certified copy of FIR is not simply any piece of paper; it is an important official record that could prove to be very useful when you are looking for bail, filing claims for insurance, attending court hearings, verifying employment records or safeguarding your legal rights when investigated criminally. However, many of us do not know how to get this important official record from the government office concerned. Whether we go to the police station, make an application through the internet or ask help from the court depends upon the stage at which the case has reached, state in which FIR has been filed and if the offense comes under those categories that are prohibited from public access. Who Can Request a Certified Copy? The law usually acknowledges the right of the following individuals to have a copy of: ●        The informer/complainant. ●        Victim of the crime. ●        Accu...
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Why Next-Gen Startups Choose Legal Experts to Smoothly Navigate the Incorporation Process

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Incorporation for most founders is nothing more than a technical process that involves registration of the company and doing all the formalities to begin business operations. However, the moment the company starts considering funding, founders' rights, intellectual property protection, compliance, taxes, and growth, incorporation becomes a much more serious matter than just filling out forms.   This is precisely the reason why the incorporation of a business is not considered a back-office function anymore. The legal structure chosen at the beginning can affect control, liability, investor readiness, internal governance, and the startup’s ability to expand without unnecessary legal friction later.   Why Startups Involve Legal Experts Early   Incorporation for startups is not merely a process of getting a registration certificate. It marks the phase when the legal existence, shareholding pattern, rights of founders, compliance requirements, and investment-readi...
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Can a Cheque Be Presented to the Bank a Second Time After It Bounces?

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Presentation of a bounced cheque is not always the final step in a payment process. Under many circumstances, the cheque may be submitted once again to the bank as long as the latter remains within its period of validity. Nevertheless, an even more pertinent issue is whether resubmission of the cheque increases chances of recovery or whether it simply postpones what might eventually be inevitable. Legal professionals rarely view the resubmission of a dishonoured cheque as merely a banking procedure. They consider the reasons for dishonour and the drawer's subsequent conduct. The Law Allows Another Presentation The Legal Position at a Glance ●        A cheque may generally be presented again if it remains within its validity period. ●        The law does not prescribe a fixed number of presentations. ●        A second presentation should be based on a realistic possibility of payment. ...
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