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Wastewater Testing for Pollution Compliance

by Gaurav Kumar

Industries and large establishments must periodically test treated effluent and sewage against standards in their pollution consent, using laboratories recognised under the Environment (Protection) Act or NABL-accredited labs. Common parameters include pH, BOD, COD, TSS and oil and grease. Results support consent renewals and the annual environmental statement.

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IP Valuation in India: Methods and When You Need It

by Gaurav Kumar

Intellectual property valuation estimates the economic value of trademarks, patents, copyrights, designs and trade secrets using cost, market and income approaches, with the relief-from-royalty method common for brands. Valuations are used in mergers and acquisitions, licensing, IP transfers between group companies, fundraising, collateral and disputes, and should be done by qualified valuers.

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CDP Reporting for Indian Companies: Complete Guide

by Gaurav Kumar

CDP runs a global disclosure system through which companies report on climate change, water security and forests via annual questionnaires, often at the request of investors or large customers. Responses are scored from A to D-. Indian companies increasingly respond to meet supply chain requirements, and CDP disclosures align with frameworks such as ISSB standards and support BRSR reporting.

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Trademark Watch Services: Protecting Your Brand

by Gaurav Kumar

A trademark watch service monitors the weekly Trade Marks Journal and other sources for newly published marks that are identical or similar to yours. Because oppositions must be filed within four months of publication, watching lets you oppose conflicting applications early, which is cheaper and more effective than fighting a registered mark later.

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Hindu Marriage Act, 1955: Key Provisions Explained

by Gaurav Kumar

The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 governs marriages of Hindus, Buddhists, Jains and Sikhs. It sets conditions for a valid marriage such as monogamy, minimum age and consent, provides for registration, defines void and voidable marriages, and contains remedies including restitution of conjugal rights, judicial separation, divorce, mutual consent divorce and maintenance.

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Judicial Separation in India: Meaning, Grounds and Process

by Gaurav Kumar

Judicial separation is a court decree under Section 10 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (and similar provisions in other personal laws) that relieves spouses of the duty to live together while the marriage continues. It can be sought on the same grounds as divorce. If there is no resumption of cohabitation for one year after the decree, either spouse can seek divorce.

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FPO Mark for Fruit Products: What Replaced It

by Gaurav Kumar

The FPO mark was a mandatory certification under the Fruit Products Order, 1955 for jams, juices, pickles and other fruit and vegetable products. That order was subsumed into the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and fruit product manufacturers now need an FSSAI licence and must meet FSSAI product standards and labelling rules instead of obtaining a separate FPO licence.

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GST Audit by Department: Sections 65 and 66 Explained

by Gaurav Kumar

GST law provides for audits by the tax department under Section 65, where officers examine records after giving at least 15 days' notice and generally complete within three months (extendable), and special audits under Section 66 by a chartered or cost accountant nominated by the department in complex cases. Findings are communicated and may lead to demands under the adjudication provisions.

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Tax, GST & TDS

Property Title Verification Before Buying: Checklist

by Gaurav Kumar

Before buying property, verify the seller's title through the chain of documents, typically for at least 30 years, obtain an encumbrance certificate to check mortgages, confirm building approvals and occupancy certificate, check RERA registration for projects, confirm property tax and society dues, search for litigation, and get a lawyer's title opinion.

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Director Nomination under Legal Metrology Act (Section 49)

by Gaurav Kumar

Under Section 49 of the Legal Metrology Act, 2009, a company can nominate one of its directors as responsible for compliance. Without a nomination, every director and person in charge may be liable for offences by the company. The nomination is filed with the Director of Legal Metrology or the state Controller with the director's consent and board resolution.

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Product Certification (BIS, CE, ISO)

Income Tax Basics for Beginners in India

by Gaurav Kumar

Indian income tax is levied on your total income from five heads: salary, house property, business or profession, capital gains and other sources. Your residential status decides what income is taxable, you choose between the new (default) and old tax regimes, tax is collected through TDS and advance tax, and you file an annual return. The Income-tax Act, 2025 applies from the tax year starting 1 April 2026.

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Legal Metrology Manufacturer Licence: Complete Guide

by Gaurav Kumar

Manufacturers of weights, measures and weighing or measuring instruments need a manufacturing licence from the state Legal Metrology Controller, and each model must first receive model approval from the Director of Legal Metrology. Applicants need a suitable workshop, testing equipment, qualified staff, and must produce instruments conforming to the approved model.

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