Tag: mib
June 26, 2024
Corporate Law | General Corporate Advisory
Corporate Law | General Corporate Advisory
Advertisers to Submit Self-Declarations for their Adver...
On May 7, 2024, the Hon'ble Supreme Court passed an order in the case of Indian Medical Association & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors. requiring submission of self-declarations by advertisers/advertising agencies before the publication or broadcast of any advertisement ("Order"), for consumers to be able to make informed decisions about the quality of products that are offered to them for sale. ......
January 3, 2024
Corporate Law | General Corporate Advisory
Corporate Law | General Corporate Advisory
The Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023
On December 21, 2023, the Lok Sabha passed the Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023 ("PRP Bill"), revoking the colonial-era legislation of the Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867 ("PRB Act"). The PRB Act was designed to regulate the printing presses and newspapers and imposed strict penalties, including imprisonment, for non-compliance with its provisions. ......
October 12, 2022
Corporate Law | General Corporate Advisory
Corporate Law | General Corporate Advisory
The MIB Raises its Third Red Flag on Advertisements of ...
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India ("MIB"), on December 4, 2020, had issued an advisory addressed to private satellite television channels to adhere to the guidelines on online gaming issued by the Advertising Standards Council of India ("ASCI"), which contained certain best practices for advertisements of online gaming, across several mediums. ......
Legal implications of social media “likes”: Section 67 of the IT Act
In a recent judgment, the Allahabad High Court (Court) made an important distinction between liking a post and sharing a post on social media platforms. The Court held that merely liking a post does not amount to publishing or transmitting obscene material under Section 67 of the Information Technology Act, 2000 (IT Act). ...
Is Your Brand Ready for the Multilingual Internet Revolution in India?
As India officially moves towards multilingual web domains, new challenges emerge for businesses and other stakeholders. How must we prepare for this multilingual revolution?. ...
It’s not always patently obvious, Calcutta High Court weighs in on Brigatinib
The Calcutta High Court in a recent case clarified important aspects pertaining to inventive step assessment and the admissibility of post-filing data. ...
PROTECTING FOREIGN INVESTORS: A FINE BALANCE
In a recent judgement, the Supreme Court ("SC") emphasised on the importance of protecting foreign investments while upholding the rule of law which states that a person is innocent until proven guilty. ...
Served or received, that is the question: an Indian trademark dilemma resolved
In a recent decision, the Delhi High Court highlights critical issues surrounding the service of notice in trademark proceedings. ...
SELF REGULATION IN THE DIGITAL AGE: INDIA’S NEW SELF REGULATORY FRAMEWORK FOR INFLUE...
In recent years, there has been a rapid expansion in the influencer marketing landscape in India, where social media influencers promote products and services across various platforms. This surge has led to challenges surrounding transparency, accountability, and consumer protection. ...
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