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May 15, 2024

Both Celebrities and Influencers to be liable for Decep...

In today's media-saturated environment, consumers are increasingly susceptible to external influences disseminated through the media, with celebrities often leading the charge in shaping consumer behavior. Whether through social media platforms, traditional advertising channels, or product endorsements, the impact of celebrity-focused advertising extends beyond mere entertainment and impacts consumer decisions. ......
April 19, 2023
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WHO IS A CONSUMER UNDER THE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT?

Consumer protection laws are designed to safeguard the interests of consumers and ensure that their rights are protected in case of any deficiency in the goods or services provided to them. In India, the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 is a significant legislation that aims to protect the interests of the consumers and to establish an efficient mechanism for the redressal of consumer disputes. ......
July 27, 2020

Safety Net for Online Shopping Woes

How many times have you resorted to tweeting or posting on Facebook, trying to grab the attention of a particular seller or brand for an online shopping transaction gone wrong? The newly notified Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020 ("Rules") that were notified on July 23rd, 2020 may just be the answer to your troubles. These Rules, which have been issued pursuant to the enactment of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 ("Act"), lay down stricter, tougher requirements for e-commerce entities/ electronic retailers to follow. ......

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...

Drafting deepfake defences: comments on India’s proposed amendments to the IT Rules

On October 22, 2025, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology ("MeitY") proposed significant amendments ("Proposed Amendments") to the Information...

Formulation fight: Amgen case tests patentability of biopharmaceuticals in India

In a high-stakes case, the Madras High Court examines whether Amgen's specific formulation is non-obvious and patentable, and whether the prior art guides...

Implementation of India’s Four Labour Codes: Key Changes and the Road Ahead

On November 21, 2025, the Ministry of Labour and Employment issued notifications operationalizing substantial portions of India's four labour codes...