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November 17, 2021

Smart Contracts in India

With the advent of modern technology and innovation, we are moving towards a more digitised world where automation is the name of the game. The ideas surrounding the blockchain, artificial intelligence and big data are revolutionary and are poised to change the way business and human infrastructure operates. ......
June 30, 2021
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Unshackling the Art World: NFTs, Blockchain, and Copyri...

In the first part of this two-part series, we offered a brief overview of NFTs and their applicability in the art world. This second part discusses the copyright and other related legal implications surrounding NFTs. ......
June 29, 2021
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Unshackling the Art World: NFTs, Blockchain, and Copyri...

The business of purchasing art is traditionally associated with the sale of unique, physical objects whose source was verified by galleries, auction houses and, typically, a trail of paper, to distinguish an original from a copy. In the physical world, you can simply go and buy a painting that you wish to hang on your wall. ......
April 21, 2021

Non-Fungible Tokens, the Vanguard of Innovation or Simp...

The past few years have seen some breath-taking innovation take place across sectors and industries, which have revolutionised the traditional lens with which these industries were once perceived. For instance, in a demonstration of sheer democratisation, the prominent stock exchanges, including the New York Stock Exchange, once thought to be solely the bastion of the intimidating Wall Street steadies, was taken over by regular individuals belonging to the website Reddit. ......
August 22, 2018
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A blockchain of a proposal: Is the IPO changing?

Sumathi Chandrashekaran of Obhan & Associates looks into the possible implications of a recent tender regarding blockchain, artificial intelligence and machine learning, issued by the IPO. The changes that would come about as a result of these implementations would dramatically improve user experience of the IPO services. Here’s a closer look at what the impact would be at each stage of application and grant....

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...

Vague Definitions, Harsh Penalties and Constitutional Incompatibility: Why the Karnataka H...

On December 10, 2025, the Government of Karnataka tabled the Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2025 (the "Bill") to prevent dissemination and punish perpetrators of hate speech and hate crimes...

Broadening the Small Company Net: Implications of the New Threshold

On December 1, 2025, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs ("MCA") via Notification G.S.R. 880(E) ("Notification"), introduced pivotal amendment to the definition of a "Small Company" under Sec-tion 2(85) of the Companies Act...

Privacy at the Price of Transparency: Legal Implications of the Amendments to Section 8 of...

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...

Recalibrating Corporate Governance: An Analysis of the SEBI LODR 5th Amendment, 2025

On November 19, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Board of India ("SEBI") notified the fifth amendment to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations...