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January 7, 2026

The DPIIT Working Paper on AI and Copyright: Regulatory...

Artificial intelligence ("AI") is no longer at the margins of business strategy. For many organisations, it has become embedded in product design, customer engagement, internal workflows and long-term planning......
December 17, 2025

Privacy at the Price of Transparency: Legal Implication...

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology ("MeitY") recently notified the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, on November 14, 2025. This notification brings into force the Digital Personal......
November 19, 2025

The Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025: A New...

The Ministry of Information and Technology (“MeitY”) on Thursday, November 13, 2025 notified the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 (the “DPDP Rules”), framed under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (the “DPDP Act”)....
January 17, 2024

TELECOM REVOLUTION: DECODING THE PROVISIONS OF THE TELE...

The Telecommunications Act, 2023 (the "Act") received presidential assent on December 24, 2023 after the draft Telecommunications Bill, 2022 (the "Bill") was released for public consultation. When notified of its enforcement, the Act will replace the current telecommunication laws in India, the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, and the Indian Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1933 and will provide a consolidated modern legal framework for the telecommunication industry in India. ......
January 3, 2024

The Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023

On December 21, 2023, the Lok Sabha passed the Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023 ("PRP Bill"), revoking the colonial-era legislation of the Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867 ("PRB Act"). The PRB Act was designed to regulate the printing presses and newspapers and imposed strict penalties, including imprisonment, for non-compliance with its provisions. ......
November 29, 2023

Draft Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023: Le...

On November 10, 2023, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (“MIB”) released the draft Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023 (the “Bill”) seeking comments from the general public and/or any stakeholders. The Bill aims at consolidating the present regulatory guidelines that apply to the broadcasting industry in India under one legal framework and replace the long-standing Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995. ......
November 22, 2023
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The Limited Liability Partnership (Significant Benefici...

On November 9, 2023, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 79 of the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 (“LLP Act”), the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (“MCA”) released the Limited Liability Partnership (Significant Beneficial Owners) Rules, 2023 (“LLB SBO Rules”). The LLP SBO Rules came into effect on November 10, 2023. ......

Urgency in IP Suits: No more Pre-Institution Mediation Hurdles in India?

In a jurisdiction beset by large volumes of litigation, litigating parties must naturally be encouraged to explore alternate means of dispute resolution.

The 2026 NICE Refresh: Codifying AI Services in Class 42 and implications for AI businesse...

The 13th edition of the Nice Classification (referred to as NCL 13-2026) came into effect on 1 January 2026. We have already provided an overview of the changes in the new edition ...

When the Internet Refuses to Move On: Media Reporting, Discharge and Dignity

In the case of IE Online Media Services Private Limited v. Nitin Bhatnagar and Ors. , the High Court of Delhi ("High Court") upheld an interim injunction directing restraint on...

A Reset of India’s Export Import Rules

To promote ease of doing business in cross-border trade through simplified procedures and reduced compliance burdens, the Reserve Bank of India ("RBI"), on January 16...

The Judicial Stance on Contractual Bars and Pendente Lite Interest in Arbitration

In the realm of commercial disputes, debates pertaining to awarding of interest remains constant. For every business that deals with contracts, clauses pertaining to...

Defining Patent Ownership in India: Employment Contracts as Valid Proof of Right

In India, a patent application can be filed not just by the true and first inventor, but also by the assignee of an inventor. This is provided for under Section 6 of the Indian Patents Act...

A Peaceful Atomic Age Dawns: India’s SHANTI Act and the Nuclear Patent Revolution

The Indian Parliament recently passed the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India Act, 2025 (SHANTI Act), laying the groundwork for a...

Draft Labour Rules: A Step Forward Towards Implementation

On December 31, 2025, the Ministry of Labour and Employment ("Ministry") released the draft rules for the implementation of the four labour codes, marking a significant advancement in...

Bottled ‘Pride’: A Trademark Whisky War in India

How far can ‘pride’ go in succeeding in a trademark passing off suit? The Supreme Court of India had occasion to consider this, although not quite literally,...

The DPIIT Working Paper on AI and Copyright: Regulatory Signals and Practical Implications...

Artificial intelligence ("AI") is no longer at the margins of business strategy. For many organisations, it has become embedded in product design, customer engagement, internal workflows and long-term planning...