The judgment has renewed attention on the role Consumer Commissions can play in awarding compensation where banks fail to exercise due diligence, prompting legal experts to urge victims to explore this avenue alongside criminal proceedings.

Every day, thousands of cyber fraud victims file police complaints hoping to recover their money. While criminal investigations are essential to punish fraudsters, they do not always ensure that victims get their money back. Legal experts say there is another remedy that remains underused – approaching the Consumer Commission, especially in cases where a bank or service provider failed in its duty of care.

Cyber law expert Advocate Mahendra Limaye, who has represented several cyber fraud victims, told indianexpress.com that the Consumer Protection Act can offer compensation when there is a “deficiency in service” on the part of banks or financial institutions.
Criminal case versus compensation

One of the biggest misconceptions among cyber fraud victims is that filing a police complaint alone will recover their losses.

“Every cyber fraud has two aspects,” Limaye explains. “The first is the criminal angle, where the State prosecutes and punishes the offender. The second is the victim’s financial loss. Even if the accused is arrested and convicted, that does not automatically compensate the victim.”
For complete interview visit https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/consumer-commission-cyber-fraud-victims-10812194/

B ( Trademark Agent ) – Hi…The Answer to your Question is – No, Absolutely Not. That’s a common myth. You can file a trademark for your logo, even if you are a brand new or small business.

A – But I havent officially started selling of my Business’ products on any of the Online Platforms.

B – Its perfectly fine. As per Indian Trademark Act , It can be filed under the proposed to be used basis.

A – How does early filing benefit me ?

B- It gives you a priority filing date. You don’t have to wait for the registration to finish before using the (™) symbol next to your logo.

A – That’s Perfect !! I will get it done today itself. Thank you !!

B – A Great Move…Always Welcome…

From Smartly Designed Sports Equipment to Patented Technologies for enhancing the sport. To trademarks on team branding and player personality rights, IP is very immensely embedded in Sports.
Today, We just don’t watch the matches, But try to assess how IP is closely connected with Sports. They are not only limiting to the practical skills but Sports are more about techno driving techniques.

On 26th April , We all celebrated World Intellectual Property Day 2026, themed “IP and Sports: Ready, Set, Innovate,” highlighting how intellectual property (IP) rights protect and fuel the technological, design, and branding innovations that drive modern sports.

Taking this IP Day celebration to the next level, On April 29, 2026, India announced a 3-year waiver of all intellectual property (IP) registration fees related to the sports sector, covering patents, trademarks, copyrights, and designs. This initiative, aimed at boosting local manufacturing and innovation, applies to startups, athletes, and innovators, reducing costs from as high as ₹60,000 to nil.The government will extend additional support to assist innovators in filing.

This will positively assist in Promoting “Make in India” in sports, specifically targeting manufacturing, technology, and branding. This will make India not only a sports playing nation but something beyond that…

– Gargee Limaye
Patent Agent/ Intellectual Property Analyst