[S.3(2) Trademarks Act] Associate Managers In Trademark Registry Not Empowered To Pass Quasi-Judicial Orders: Calcutta High Court

Calcutta High Court ruled that Associate Managers under the Trademarks Act do not have the authority to pass quasi-judicial orders, which must be issued by higher officials. The court emphasized the need for strict adherence to statutory procedures, affirming that orders affecting rights cannot be delegated to lower-ranking officials. This judgment safeguards procedural fairness and ensures that decisions affecting trademarks are made by properly empowered authorities.