Tag: MeitY
January 15, 2025
Corporate Law | General Corporate Advisory
Corporate Law | General Corporate Advisory
LEGAL PERSPECTIVES ON AI GOVERNANCE IN INDIA: A SUMMAR...
Artificial Intelligence ("AI") holds transformative potential for India’s economy and society. However, this power also brings legal, ethical, and regulatory challenges that necessitate a comprehensive governance framework. The "Report on AI Governance Guidelines Development" ("Report") outlines India’s roadmap for addressing these challenges through a legally sound and inclusive approach. ......
September 11, 2024
Corporate Law | General Corporate Advisory
Corporate Law | General Corporate Advisory
The National Blockchain Framework
In a milestone initiative to advance the digital infrastructure in the country, and with a view to increase the transparency of digital-based government functions, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology ("MeitY") of the Government of India launched the Vishvasya-Blockchain Technology Stack. ......
March 21, 2024
Corporate Law | General Corporate Advisory
Corporate Law | General Corporate Advisory
AI in the Spotlight: Insight’s from MeitY’s...
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology ("MeitY"), on March 1, 2024, issued an advisory for all intermediaries under the Information Technology Act, 2000 ("IT Act") and Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 ("IT Rules"). ......
July 5, 2023
Corporate Law | General Corporate Advisory
Corporate Law | General Corporate Advisory
A Closer Look at the Apex Court’s Decision on Bon...
Recently, on June 15, 2023, the Supreme Court of India upheld the largely disproportionate allotment of shares in favour of one group of shareholders of a private limited company, thereby leading to a substantially increased shareholding percentage of such group over the other group of shareholders. ......
April 12, 2023
Corporate Law | General Corporate Advisory
Corporate Law | General Corporate Advisory
A WATERSHED MOMENT FOR ONLINE REAL MONEY GAMING INDUSTR...
In recent years, the online gaming industry has grown significantly, especially in the realm of real money gaming. While the growth of the industry has been impressive, it has also led to an increased need for regulation and guidelines. On January 2, 2023, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. ......
March 22, 2023
Corporate Law | General Corporate Advisory
Corporate Law | General Corporate Advisory
Revamping India’s Digital Landscape: The Proposed...
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology ("MeitY") held a public consultation for the proposed Digital India Act ("DIA") on March 09, 2023 and a presentation was released on the broad framework of the DIA . The current regulatory framework that governs the information technology ecosystem consists of the Information Technology Act, 2000 ("IT Act") and the rules framed thereunder, including, the Information Technology. ......
June 8, 2022
Corporate Law | General Corporate Advisory
Corporate Law | General Corporate Advisory
The Draft National Data Governance Framework Policy
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology ("MEITY") has published the draft National Data Governance Framework Policy ("NDGFP") on May 26, 2022 which aims to transform and modernize government data collection and management processes. The purpose of the NDGFP outlined in the draft is to enable an artificial intelligence and data led research and start-up ecosystem in India by creating a large repository of datasets. ......
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. ......
Navigating Share Transfer Restrictions in Shareholders’ Agreements
Transfer restrictions in shareholder agreements ("SHA(s)") have come to play a critical role in shaping deal dynamics. With India reporting a steady growth in mergers and acquisitions ("M&A"), questions of control, transfer restrictions, ownership flexibility and exit options have become crucial for investors and companies alike.
The Infringer’s Burden in Process Patent Suits in India
Indian patent law contains a unique provision that shifts the burden of proof onto the accused / infringer in process patent suits. But this applies only if certain conditions are met.
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.
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