Tag: Accessibility
April 6, 2022
Corporate Law | General Corporate Advisory
Corporate Law | General Corporate Advisory
INDIA DATA ACCESSIBILITY AND USE POLICY
On February 21, 2022, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) published the draft India Data Accessibility and Use Policy on its website. The draft of the policy was made available for the purpose of inviting public feedback till mid-March, 2022. Since then, the policy has garnered considerable attention and critical acclaim. ......
June 12, 2019
Corporate Law
Corporate Law
Sugamya Bharat – Accessible India. Is your website acce...
In a move to better the lives of the differently abled in India, the Government of India, enacted the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (“Act”). After almost a decade’s wait, the Act came into effect on 30th December 2016 replacing the earlier act of 1995. Pursuant to this Act, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment issued the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2017 (“Rules”)....
NCLT’s Jurisdiction for Fraud in Oppression and Mismanagement Petitions: The Supreme...
The role of the National Company Law Tribunal ("NCLT") as a specialised forum under company law has often led to questions around the exact scope of its jurisdiction.
Can a Trade Mark be opposed in India before it is Advertised for Opposition?
In India, the law provides for formal opposition to a trademark application only after it is advertised, but can a third party intervene even during the pre-advertisement stage?
Essential Clauses in a Contract – Force Majeure in light of Regulatory Shifts and Co...
In August 2025, Dream11, an Indian fantasy sports platform, terminated its Rs. 358 Crore sponsorship agreement with the Board of Control for Cricket in India ("BCCI").
A New Era in Online Gaming Regulation: Introduction to India’s latest Gaming Act
On 20th August, 2025, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (“MeitY”) announced the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 (“the Act”), a significant legislative milestone which has since received the President’s assent and become an Act.
Guide to the 13th Nice Classification (2025-26) for Trademarks in India
The updated 13th edition of the Nice Classification reclassifies goods and services to streamline the trademark application and registration process.
A Stitch in Time: Quia Timet and Trademarks in India
Brand owners can use quia timet actions in India proactively to stop trademark infringement before it even happens, but must be careful about how, when and before which forum they seek remedies.
May or Shall: A Curious Case of usage in Arbitration Clauses
In a recent judgment, the Supreme Court ("SC") in BGM and M-RPL-JMCT (JV) v. Eastern Coalfields Limited reiterated that not every inclusion of an arbitration clause in a contract would amount to a valid arbitration agreement...
E-Acceptance of Arbitration Agreements: Valid under Law?
The emergence of digital platforms catering to instant communication has transformed the structure and form in which business transactions are negotiated between the parties.
India upgrades its guidelines for computer-related inventions
India's new 2025 CRI Guidelines clarify patentability for computer-related inventions, which will impact applications in cutting edge areas, including AI, ML, and Blockchain technology.
Of informed users and dissected designs: The Delhi High Court clarifies essentials of desi...
What is the standard that decides whether a design is novel or not? The Delhi High Court clarifies that instructed eye or informed user test remains the primary standard in Indian design law.
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