India: Media & Entertainment Law

The digital regulatory framework in India continues to undergo rapid legislative evolution to address the complex dynamics of the contemporary internet ecosystem. Promulgated by...

Justice Ronnie Abrams granted Netflix's motion to dismiss the complaint, finding that Shah failed to establish ownership of the 2009 Hindi film Luck and its screenplay, and that, in any event, Luck and Squid Game are not substantially similar.

On March 30, 2026, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology ("MeitY") has circulated draft Second Amendment Rules, 2026 ("Draft Amendment") to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 ("IT Rules, 2021"), proposing the consequential structural realignment of India's intermediary liability.

Netflix Inc (Netflix USA) operates on a subscription model where users gain access to a curated video-on demand content.

In the case of IE Online Media Services Private Limited v. Nitin Bhatnagar and Ors.

India's film industries are creative powerhouses, but behind the glamour lies a complex web of legal challenges. Bollywood (Hindi cinema based in Mumbai) and South Industry (Tollywood, Kollywood and Sandalwood)...

On October 22, 2025, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology ("MeitY") notified the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2025...

The Hon'ble Madras High Court on June 3, 2025, in the case titled ‘Play Games 24×7 Private Limited v State of Tamil Nadu' (hereinafter referred to as ‘Play Games Case')

On October 1, 2025, National Commodity Clearing Limited (NCCL) issued Circular No. NCCL/COMPLIANCE-004/2025, directing its members to ensure full compliance with...