Tag: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
November 9, 2022
Corporate Law | General Corporate Advisory
Corporate Law | General Corporate Advisory
An Advisory on the State of State Broadcasting Activiti...
An advisory issued by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (“MIB”) dated October 21, 2022 (“Advisory”), has been making waves and stirring up the airwaves. The Advisory requests the ministries of the Central Government, as well as the Governments of all State and Union Territories. ......
July 20, 2022
Corporate Law | General Corporate Advisory
Corporate Law | General Corporate Advisory
REGULATION OF DIGITAL MEDIA: BILL IN THE MAKING
Urban India has witnessed replacement of newspapers and magazines with e-newspapers and e-magazines. Mobile apps and websites are the new source of news on digital platforms. Major news and broadcast companies have ventured into the digital media and news sector to benefit from this new age medium. ......
June 29, 2022
Corporate Law | General Corporate Advisory
Corporate Law | General Corporate Advisory
THE ROAD MAP TO ADVERTISING REAL MONEY ONLINE GAMING
The popularity of online gaming platforms has soared high in recent times with enthusiasts from all age groups. The rising trend of demand for such games has made it critical to speculate its promotion through advertisements. ......
March 5, 2021
Corporate Law | General Corporate Advisory
Corporate Law | General Corporate Advisory
INDIA TIGHTENS THE NOOSE ON INTERMEDIARIES AND SOCIAL M...
The Government of India, in supersession of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines) Rules, 2011, has notified the Information Technology (Guidelines for Intermediaries and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 (hereinafter referred to as the "Rules") under the Information Technology Act, 2000 ("IT Act") on February 25, 2021. ......
March 3, 2021
Corporate Law | General Corporate Advisory
Corporate Law | General Corporate Advisory
INDIA TIGHTENS THE NOOSE ON INTERMEDIARIES AND SOCIAL M...
The Government of India in supersession of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines) Rules, 2011, has notified the Information Technology (Guidelines for Intermediaries and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 (hereinafter referred to as the “Rules”) under the Information Technology Act, 2000 (“IT Act”) on February 25, 2021. ......
March 1, 2021
Corporate Law
Corporate Law
INDIA TIGHTENS THE NOOSE ON INTERMEDIARIES AND SOCIAL M...
On February 25th, 2021, Union Law & IT Minister of India said “There should not be double standards. If an attack is there at Capitol Hill (US Congress), then social media supports police action. But if there is an aggressive attack at Red Fort, the symbol of India’s freedom where the Prime Minister hoists the national flag, you have double standards. ......
November 18, 2020
Corporate Law | General Corporate Advisory
Corporate Law | General Corporate Advisory
OTT Platforms brought under Government Regulation
On November 09, 2020, the Central Government issued a notification bringing digital/online media platforms under the ambit of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting ("MIB"). While there exists a legal framework and judicial pronouncements in respect of electronic and print media, there was no equivalent in respect of digital media. ......
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. ...
Testing the limits of the public health exception for patents in India
The Calcutta High Court, in a recent decision involving ITC, tested the extent to which the public health exception contained in Section 3(b) of the Patents Act, 1970, can be used to reject an application for a patent. ...
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