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White-Collar Crime & Corporate Investigations Monthly Newsletter

In this case, the Directorate of Enforcement (“ED”) filed an application under S. 44(1)(c) of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (“PMLA”) (which provides for committal of the case relating to the scheduled offence to the Special Court under the PMLA)...

India Commercial

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DSK Legal

SEBI Introduces Voluntary Lock-in / Debit Freeze Facility To Mutual Fund Folios

SEBI, by way of a Circular dated March 6, 2026, on ‘Introduction of voluntary lock-in/debit freeze facility to mutual fund folios’, has introduced a voluntary debit freeze facility for mutual fund investors...

India Commercial

AP

AZB & Partners

When Brands Borrow Bollywood: The Legal Risks Of Using Movie Characters In Advertising

Imagine a popular FMCG brand launching a campaign featuring a beloved Bollywood character — without asking anyone’s permission.

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Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)

India's Online Gaming Rulebook Has Arrived — But The Game Is Far From Over

On April 22, 2026, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology quietly published an extraordinary Gazette notification that India's online gaming industry had been waiting — and dreading...

India Media & IT

GA

Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)

Keyword Bidding V. “Bait & Switch”: Makemytrip V. Google At War With The Dark Patterns Guidelines, 2026

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Khurana and Khurana

RERA Cracks Down On Pre-Launch Ads | ₹1 Lakh Penalty On Alphabet Infra | RERA Bihar Order Explained (Video)

India Real Estate

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

Surrogate Advertising In India: Where Brand Strategy Meets Regulatory Risk

India Media & IT

RS

Remfry & Sagar

SEBI’s New Digital Compliance Rules: What Investment Advisers Must Know In 2026

India Commercial

AL

Aarna Law

Towards An RBI Ad Code? RBI Releases Draft Amendments On Advertising, Marketing And Sales Of Financial Products And Services

KC

Khaitan & Co LLP

When Advertised Prices Mislead: Consumer Rights And Liability Under Indian Law

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

Gambling Laws And Regulations India 2026

India Media & IT

AL

Aarna Law

Data Privacy Qua WhatsApp Policy Of 2021: A Critical Analysis Under Indian Competition Law

CP

Corporate Professionals

Is Your "Herbal Tea" Legally "Tea"? Fssai Issues Clarification

India Healthcare

SR

S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Cosmeceuticals And The Limits Of Classification Under Indian Law

India Healthcare

LP

Legitpro Law

VAT Filing Accuracy For UAE SMEs: Where Manual Processes Fall Short And Automation Fills The Gap

Worldwide Technology

IMC Group

Deepfakes As Evidence: Authenticity, Chain Of Custody And Section 65B In The Age Of IT Rules 2026

India Technology

LP

Legitpro Law

Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026: Transforming India's M&A And Capital Structuring Framework

India Commercial

VA

Vaish Associates Advocates

Gambling Laws And Regulations India 2026

India Media & IT

AL

Aarna Law

Income Tax Rules, 2026 Notified: HRA, Allowance And Form Changes That Salary Earners And Corporates Must Prepare For

LP

Legitpro Law

Data Privacy Risks For Telecom Operators And OTT Platforms Under India's DPDP Regime: User Metadata, Surveillance And Platform Accountability

Few sectors process personal data as continuously, invisibly and unavoidably as telecom operators and OTT platforms making them among the most susceptible to data privacy risks.

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King, Stubb & Kasiva

Data Privacy Risks For Aviation, Travel, And Hospitality Businesses Under India's DPDP Regime: Passenger Data, Surveillance And Global Compliance

Modern travel is inseparable from data. From the moment a passenger searches for a flight or hotel to the point of check-out or arrival, personal data is continuously collected, analysed, shared and retained across a complex ecosystem of airlines, airports, hotels, travel intermediaries, technology platforms and government authorities.

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King, Stubb & Kasiva

Navigating Privacy Risks For Edtech Platforms And Educational Institutions Under India's Data Protection Regime: Children's Data, Consent And Compliance

India's gaming and interactive entertainment ecosystem comprising online gaming platforms, fantasy sports operators, real-money gaming companies, casual mobile games, esports platforms and gamified social apps has experienced explosive growth.

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King, Stubb & Kasiva

Data Privacy Risks For Gaming, Fantasy Sports And Online Platforms Under India's DPDP Regime: Behavioural Profiling, Consent And Compliance

India's gaming and interactive entertainment ecosystem comprising online gaming platforms, fantasy sports operators, real-money gaming companies, casual mobile games, esports platforms and gamified social apps has experienced explosive growth.

India Media & IT

KS

King, Stubb & Kasiva

Reels, Memes, And Legal Risk: Copyright In Social Media Marketing

Ka

Khurana and Khurana

Navigating Privacy, Consent And Dark Pattern Risks For E-Commerce And Retail Platforms In India – Consumer Data, Targeted Advertising And Trust

KS

King, Stubb & Kasiva

IP Verse: Create. Claim. Control. (October – December 2025)

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CMS INDUSLAW

No Automatic Consumer Liability For Brand Ambassadors: Kerala High Court On Unfair Trade Practices

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

Importance Of Personality Rights As A Form Of Intellectual Property

AL

Aarna Law

When Identity Becomes Commodity: Personality Rights In The Digital Age

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

Legal Issues Affecting Travel E-Commerce Companies In India

India Media & IT

KS

King, Stubb & Kasiva

Unauthorized Promotion And Promoter Liability Under RERA: "Coming Soon" Is Still Advertising

India Real Estate

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

No Quick Fixes: VLCC Penalised For Misleading Fat-Loss Ads

India Media & IT

SR

S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Initial Interest Confusion Doctrine In Digital Advertising

LegaLogic

Legal Issues Affecting Travel E-Commerce Companies In India

For travel e-commerce companies in India, legal compliance is no longer a backend function but a core business enabler...

India Media & IT

KS

King, Stubb & Kasiva

Unauthorized Promotion And Promoter Liability Under RERA: "Coming Soon" Is Still Advertising

This article examines the order of the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA), Bihar, imposing a monetary penalty on M/s Alphabet Infra Pvt. Ltd.

India Real Estate

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

No Quick Fixes: VLCC Penalised For Misleading Fat-Loss Ads

In today's digital age, misleading advertisements have become a pervasive concern in India.

India Media & IT

SR

S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Initial Interest Confusion Doctrine In Digital Advertising

With the advent of major E-commerce platforms and companies, customers have now shifted their focus from traditional market shopping to virtual shopping.

LegaLogic

Competition Law Newsletter – December 2025

India Anti-trust

DL

DSK Legal

Delhi High Upholds Influencer's Right To Criticize Brands Based On Lab Reports

At a time when influencer advertising, satire, and memes shape the digital landscape, the thin line between free expression, trademark protection, and brand reputation is blurrier than ever.

SR

S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

India's New Data Privacy Regime: How Smart Companies Will Use The Next Eighteen Months

After a long wait, the Digital Personal Data Protection ("DPDP) Rules, 2025 were finally published on November 13, 2025. With that, India's new privacy regime is now formally in motion.

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Lexplosion Solutions Private Limited

Battling Hydra-Headed Piracy: JioStar Secures Dynamic+ Injunction From Delhi High Court

The digital revolution has propelled sports and entertainment into unprecedented popularity online, but it has also spawned a parallel ecosystem of "hydra-headed" piracy, websites and apps that replicate, redirect, and re-emerge to stream copyrighted content in seconds.

India Media & IT

SR

S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Children's Day Under The DPDP Act, 2023 And DPDP Rules, 2025: The New Compliance Frontier For EdTech, Gaming, Social Media, And Consumer Platforms

The protection of children's personal data has emerged as one of the most sensitive and heavily regulated areas under global privacy laws.

KS

King, Stubb & Kasiva

The Celebrity vs. The Machine: Navigating Personality Rights In A Deepfake World

India Technology

LP

Legitpro Law

Legality Of Online Tracking Under The Data Privacy Act, 2023

SR

S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Ahmedabad Signage Rules: Your Guide To Advertising Compliance In 2025

India Media & IT

SR

S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

India's Approach To Regulate Synthetic And AI-generated Content: How It Aligns With Global Deepfake Regulation Frameworks

Worldwide Compliance

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Lexplosion Solutions Private Limited

Asha Bhosle v. Mayc Inc: Bombay High Court Reaffirms That Film Titles Cannot Enjoy Copyright Protection

MC

MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

Meta's Challenges To The CCI Decision On Privacy: NCLAT Retains Penalty, Eases Data Sharing Restrictions

KC

Khaitan & Co LLP

Endorsing With Caution: What Celebrities Must Seek And Brands To Avoid Legal Liability In India

KS

King, Stubb & Kasiva

Navigating The Legal Maze Of Product Launches In India: Copyright, Advertising, And Emerging Compliance Frontiers

India Media & IT

KS

King, Stubb & Kasiva

Liability Of Celebrity And Influencer Endorsements In India: Regulatory, Contractual And Ethical Dimensions

India Media & IT

KS

King, Stubb & Kasiva

Due Diligence In Brand Endorsements By Celebrities And Influencers: Legal, Regulatory And Practical Guide

India Media & IT

KS

King, Stubb & Kasiva

The Tamil Nadu Online Gaming Law: A Compliance Roadmap For Gaming Companies

India Media & IT

SR

S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

The Promotion And Regulation Of Online Gaming Rules, 2025: A Comprehensive Analysis

India Media & IT

MC

MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

Government Gambles Heavily On Prohibiting Online Money Gaming

India Media & IT

PL

Phoenix Legal

Consumer Authority Fines Drishti IAS For Deceptive UPSC Selection Advertisement

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

Collection Of Children's Data Under The Digital Personal Data Protection Act: Not Child's Play Anymore

OA

Obhan Mason

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RERA Cracks Down On Pre-Launch Ads | ₹1 Lakh Penalty On Alphabet Infra | RERA Bihar Order Explained (Video)

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

Transparency In Endorsements Is The Cornerstone Of Building Trust In The Digital World. (Video)

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

Are You Ready For India's New Advertising Laws? (Video)

KC

Khaitan & Co LLP

A Better Approach Based On The Latest Research (Jan 19, 2016) (Video Content)

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Nishith Desai Associates

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