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Competition Law Newsletter – December 2025

A division bench of the Delhi High Court vide order dated 01 November 2025 dismissed the CCI's appeal and upheld the Single Judge's ruling (as reported in April 2024 Newsletter) that interest on monetary penalties...

India Anti-trust

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DSK Legal

"Sadharan" But Not Disparaging: Court Shuts Down Emami's Challenge To Dabur's Ad

In a significant ruling on comparative advertising and product disparagement, the Division Bench of the Calcutta High Court in Emami Limited v. Dabur India Limited dismissed Emami's appeal against Dabur's advertisement for its product "Cool King."

India Media & IT

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Digital Dilemma: Why Your Social Media Ads Need Metric Compliance Now

In the age of Instagram Shops and Facebook Marketplace, the line between a promotional post and a point-of-sale has vanished.

India Media & IT

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King, Stubb & Kasiva

Supreme Court's Crackdown On Misleading Medical Advertisements: A Call For Stricter Regulations

In an era defined by rapid digital dissemination of information, advertising profoundly influences consumer decisions.

India Media & IT

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

FSSAI Targets Misleading "100%" Claims: A Wake-Up Call For Food Brands

India Healthcare

SR

S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

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

SR

S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

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

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Lexplosion Solutions Private Limited

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

India Media & IT

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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

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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

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Ahmedabad Signage Rules: Your Guide To Advertising Compliance In 2025

India Media & IT

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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

Why India Is Emerging As The Top Choice For Global Capability Centers

India Commercial

IMC Group

US–India Tariff Dynamics: A Rising Conundrum For Global Businesses? (Video)

Worldwide International

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Hammurabi & Solomon

The AI Shift: How 2026 Will Redefine Business Strategy

Worldwide Technology

IMC Group

Online Gaming In India

India Media & IT

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Acuity Law

Draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025: Background, Overview And Salient Features

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JSA

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

By its final judgment issued on 4 November 2025 (Judgment), the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has partially set aside the Competition Commission of India's (CCI) order dated 18 November 2024 (CCI Order) against Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta) and WhatsApp LLC (WhatsApp).

KC

Khaitan & Co LLP

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

However, with the evolution of consumer protection, advertising, and data privacy laws, this persuasive power now carries legal consequences.

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King, Stubb & Kasiva

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

Every great product launch begins with a spark i.e. an idea that promises to change how people live, work, or feel. But between ideation and introduction...

India Media & IT

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King, Stubb & Kasiva

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

Endorsements by celebrities and influencers have long been a cornerstone of brand communication in India. From product launches to digital campaigns...

India Media & IT

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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

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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 & Associates

Overview - Regulating India's Online Gaming Sector: Key Implications Of The Online Gaming Act, 2025

India Media & IT

PL

Phoenix Legal

The Patanjali Journey: Supreme Court's Expanding Scrutiny On Advertising Compliance For Cosmetics

India Healthcare

AP

AZB & Partners

ENDGAME OR A PAUSE? Legal Perspectives On India's Online Money Gaming Ban

India Media & IT

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CMS INDUSLAW

Government Relaxes Revised MRP Affixation Condition; Waives Advertisement Requirement

India Media & IT

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Nexdigm Private Limited

Overview - Regulating India's Online Gaming Sector: Key Implications Of The Online Gaming Act, 2025

The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 was passed by the Parliament on August 21, 2025, and received Presidential assent on August 22, 2025...

India Media & IT

PL

Phoenix Legal

The Patanjali Journey: Supreme Court's Expanding Scrutiny On Advertising Compliance For Cosmetics

India's healthcare and food sectors have recently undergone significant compliance changes, particularly in advertising.

India Healthcare

AP

AZB & Partners

ENDGAME OR A PAUSE? Legal Perspectives On India's Online Money Gaming Ban

Marking a pivotal move that is set to reshape India's online real-money gaming sector valued upwards of USD 3.7 billion, the Indian Government notified the Promotion...

India Media & IT

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CMS INDUSLAW

Government Relaxes Revised MRP Affixation Condition; Waives Advertisement Requirement

Pursuant to representations from industry and trade associations, the Central Government has relaxed the compliances under the Legal Metrology(Packaged Commodities) Rules...

India Media & IT

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Nexdigm Private Limited

Common Words Make Weak Trademarks- Lessons From The Delhi High Court

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RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys

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?

OA

Obhan & Associates

Bollywood's Shah Rukh Khan And Deepika Padukone Booked For Endorsing Hyundai Car

Amagistrate's court in Rajasthan, India recently directed the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against Hyundai Motor India...

India Media & IT

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Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)

Creators First: Enabling India's Content Creator Economy – Ikigai Law Report

On 27 August 2025, Ikigai Law launched one of its seminal projects—a report titled Creators First: Enabling India's Content Creator Economy.

India Media & IT

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Ikigai Law

India's Online Gaming Bill, 2025: From Doctrinal Ambiguity To Regulatory Finality

India's booming online gaming industry has reached a decisive turning point with the passage of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 ("Bill").

India Media & IT

White And Brief Advocates And Solicitors

ASCI Updates Its Code For Self-Regulation In Advertising

India Media & IT

KC

Khaitan & Co LLP

India's Promotion And Regulation Of Online Gaming Bill, 2025

India Media & IT

GA

Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)

Social Responsibility In Balancing Player Protection With Engaging Offers

India Media & IT

MC

MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

General Newsletter, August 2025

India Commercial

DL

DSK Legal

Delhi High Court Tells Patanjali To Pull Back Its Herbal Punches

GA

Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)

Delhi HC Barred Ghadi From Disparaging Surf Excel: Dag Ache Hai Par Defamation Nahi

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

RCB Bowled Out: Court Dismisses Plea Over Uber Moto's Travis Head Ad"

India Media & IT

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Challenges In Regulating Misleading Advertisements: Consumer Protection Act 2019 And Beyond

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Khurana and Khurana

From Fashion To Courtroom: House Of Masaba Strikes Back!

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Reinforcing Transparency In Real Estate: A Review Of Recent Amendments And Circulars Under TNRERA

India Real Estate

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Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

Limits Of Vicarious Liability In Case Of Defamation: An Analysis Of The Google India Private Limited v. Nayana Krishna Judgment

India Litigation

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Obhan & Associates

Delhi High Court Defines Boundaries Between Trademark Rights And Satirical Expression In Advertisements

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HSA Advocates

BBMP Advertisement Bye-Laws, 2024: A New Legal Framework For Bengaluru's Outdoor Advertising

India Media & IT

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IndiaLaw LLP

Greenwashing: Marketing Gimmick Or Deceptive Trade Practice

India Media & IT

SR

S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Not So Subtle: The Ad That Sparked A Skincare Showdown

India Media & IT

SR

S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

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Latest Videos

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

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IndiaLaw LLP

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

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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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