Tag: Film Piracy
October 4, 2023
Technology, Media and Telecom
Technology, Media and Telecom
Exploring the Impact of the Bharatiya Sakshya Bill, 202...
Among the three bills presented in the Lok Sabha namely, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita Bill, and the Bharatiya Sakshya Bill, the Bharatiya Sakshya Bill, 2023 (hereinreferred to as the "BSB") emerged as a significant legislative proposal aimed at replacing the antiquated Indian Evidence Act of 1872 (hereinafter referred to as the "Evidence Act"). The BSB introduces a notable alteration in the admissibility of electronic evidence within the judicial system by encompassing "electronic and digital records" under the definition of "Document". ......
August 16, 2023
Technology, Media and Telecom
Technology, Media and Telecom
The Cinematograph (Amendment) Act, 2023: A Brief Overvi...
On July 31, 2023, the Parliament of India, gave green light to the Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2023 (the "Bill") to amend the Cinematograph Act, 1952 (the "Act") and the Bill received the President's assent on August 4, 2023. The Cinematograph (Amendment) Act, 2023 (the "Amendment Act") has been passed after numerous versions and revisions of the draft bill, bringing long sought respite to film producers in the country. ......
Corporate Funds versus Personal Liabilities: The Supreme Court’s Clarification of th...
The Supreme Court's ("Court") decision in Satinder Singh Bhasin v. State (NCT of Delhi) ("Case"), constitutes a significant reaffirmation of the principle imposed by Section 185 of the Companies Act...
From Compliance Burden to Regulatory Agility: Key Highlights of the Corporate Laws Amendme...
The Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 ("Bill"), introduced in the Lok Sabha on March 23, 2026, marks another incremental and deliberate step in India's corporate law reform journey.
Legitimate Uses: India’s Most Flexible and Most Misunderstood Ground for Processing
The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 ("DPDP Act") introduces 'legitimate uses' as a lawful basis for processing personal data without consent.
Toward Inclusive Streaming: Understanding India’s New OTT Accessibility Guidelines, ...
On February 6, 2026, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting ("MIB") issued the Guidelines for Accessibility of Content on platforms of Publishers of Online Curated Content (OTT Platforms) for Persons ...
The Semaglutide Dispute in India: Clarifying the Anticipation vs. Obviousness Divide
A typical patent infringement matter plays out thus: the patent holder / plaintiff sues for patent infringement, along with an application for an interim injunction to stop the infringer ...
Refining Press Note 3: Easing the path for Foreign Investment into India
On March 10, 2026, the Union Cabinet approved significant amendments to Press Note 3 ("Amendment Notification") which governs India's foreign direct investment policy towards investments ...
Why Delhi Companies Pay More: The Stamp Duty Discrepancy
The stamp duty applicable on the execution of agreements and various documents in India is governed by both, the Union Government and the appropriate State Governments ...
Is Your Indian Supply Chain Patent-Proof? Lessons from the Philips Case
Identifying actors in patent infringement requires pinning down the party directly manufacturing a patented product or performing the patented process in question ...
Compliances and Consents: The Legality of Recording Digital Interactions
In an era defined by digital connectivity and interactions driven by the continuous exchange of data, modern communication has become increasingly susceptible to external surveillance. ...
Revised ECB Framework: Borrowing From Tomorrow
The Reserve Bank of India (the “RBI”) has amended the Foreign Exchange Management (Borrowing and Lending) Regulations, 2018 through the Foreign Exchange Management ...
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