Tag: Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023
January 29, 2025
Corporate Law | Data Privacy and Protection
Corporate Law | Data Privacy and Protection
EMERGING TRENDS IN DATA PRIVACY IN INDIA: ANTICIPATIONS...
In August 2023, India witnessed a pivotal shift in its data privacy regulatory landscape with the enactment of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 ("DPDP Act"). The DPDP Act provides a comprehensive set of guidelines that must be adhered to when managing digital personal data, ensuring the protection of individuals' privacy rights while balancing legitimate business needs and government requirements. ......
January 8, 2025
Corporate Law | Data Privacy and Protection
Corporate Law | Data Privacy and Protection
Examining the Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Ru...
On January 3, 2025, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology ("MeitY") notified the draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 (the "Draft Rules") under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (the "Act"). The Draft Rules aim to operationalize the Act by laying down the rules and standards necessary for the implementation of the same. ......
Loss of Profit Must Be Proven, Not Presumed: Delhi High Court Sets Clear Benchmark
In the matter of Union of India v. Ahluwalia Contracts (India) Ltd , the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi ("Court") addressed the evidentiary standards required for claiming loss of profits in arbitral proceedings.
The Registration Bill: Catching Up with the Digital World
On May 27, 2025, the Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, released the draft Registration Bill, 2025 ("Bill"), which seeks to digitize the registration system in India.
Seed wars: Indian Court protects breeders’ registered Maize variety
How safe is your maize? A recent injunction for infringement of a maize variety in India has given a jolt to the agricultural industry, raising questions about what it takes to protect a plant variety.
Confidentiality vs Accountability: The Karnataka High Court’s Decision in The PhoneP...
Who bears the burden of translating foreign prior art? Unpack the debate on navigating global innovation, following a recent decision of the Calcutta High Court.
Lost in translation? India’s stance on non-English patent prior art
Who bears the burden of translating foreign prior art? Unpack the debate on navigating global innovation, following a recent decision of the Calcutta High Court.
Rewriting the Rules of Digital Lending: RBI Digital Lending Directions, 2025
Digital lending in India has revolutionized the borrowing landscape by leveraging digital platforms like mobile apps and websites to offer quick, convenient and paperless loans.
India’s 20-Year Patent Term: Is Section 53 invincible?
The lifespan of your patent just got clearer. Understand what the Calcutta High Court's ruling on Section 53 means for your innovation.
Let numbers talk: Branding numeric trademarks in India
Is your brand ready for the numeric revolution? The “2929” Delhi High Court decision signals a pivotal shift, proving numbers can be powerful, distinctive trademarks in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. ...
Forfeiture of Advance Money: Supreme Court’s Recent Ruling on Specific Performance
In a recent decision, the Supreme Court of India revisited the issue of when and to what extent can advance money be forfeited in a failed property sale transaction. The issue arose when a suit for specific performance was filed by K.R. Suresh ("Plaintiff"), who, unable to complete a property purchase within the agreed timeframe. ...
Loyalty Programmes: To be, or not to be!
The coming into force of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (“DPDP Act”), with its myriad compliances, has had widespread implications for companies – more so, for B2C companies. In this age of digital advantages, B2C companies have been making the most of the benefits of the digital age that are available to them – whether it is by way of marketing to attract new customers or taking steps to retain existing ones. ...
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