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Protecting The Beautiful Game: The Evolution Of Anti-Piracy Injunctions In India Through FIFA World Cup 2026
As the FIFA World Cup 2026 enters its final stages, with the third-place play-off and the final between defending champions Argentina and Spain expected to attract millions of viewers worldwide, the focus is no longer confined to the action on the pitch. Even before the tournament commenced, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd., had secured the exclusive media rights for India, by approaching the Delhi High Court seeking protection against rogue websites and digital platforms expected to illegally stream the tournament. The proceedings demonstrate that acquiring exclusive broadcasting rights is only the first step, with effective protection against digital piracy being equally essential.
India IP
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LexCounsel Law Offices
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Legal Update – Gujarat’s Bets On Data Center Opportunity: Decoding The Viksit Gujarat Data Center Policy
Gujarat has unveiled a comprehensive policy framework designed to transform the state into India's premier data center destination, offering unprecedented fiscal incentives including power tariff subsidies, capital grants, and tax exemptions worth up to 75% of eligible investments. The policy targets 7.5 GW of aggregate data center capacity with enhanced operational support and mandates renewable energy integration, positioning Gujarat to compete with global data center hubs.
India Strategy
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DSK Legal
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Operationalising The Promotion And Regulation Of Online Gaming Rules, 2026: Implementation Priorities For Central And State Administrators
The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Rules, 2026, notified in April 2026, establish India's first comprehensive framework for online gaming regulation. This article analyses the key implementation priorities for central and state administrators, including institutional setup, grievance mechanisms, enforcement coordination, and capacity building requirements for effective operationalisation.
India Media & IT
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Khurana and Khurana
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Admissibility And Authentication Of Electronic Evidence Under The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023: Legal Framework And Emerging Challenges
This article examines the legal framework governing the admissibility of electronic evidence under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, with particular reference to the requirements of hash value disclosure and expert certification. It analyses the procedural safeguards mandated by recent judicial pronouncements and the practical challenges faced by investigators, lawyers, and courts in ensuring the authenticity and reliability of digital evidence.
India Litigation
Ka
Khurana and Khurana
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ASCI Issues Draft Guidelines For Responsible Labelling Of AI-Generated Content In Advertising
Given the increased proliferation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across various industries and markets, regulatory scrutiny around application of AI has been rather inevitable. This reflects in Advertising Standards Council of India’s (ASCI) Draft Guidelines for Responsible Labelling of AI-Generated Content in Advertising published on 8 May 2026 (Draft ASCI Guidelines).
India Media & IT
KC
Khaitan & Co LLP
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