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Born Of Mountains, Built On Resilience: The Ladakh Sports Policy 2025 As A Beacon Of Inspiration

Ladakh, often hailed as a paradise for adventure seekers and nature lovers, is one of India's most enchanting destinations. Its towering snow-capped peaks, pristine high-altitude lakes like the ethereal Pangong Tso...

India Media & IT

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

Facebook, Whatsapp Is Workplace Under Posh Law : Delhi High Court

The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 also known as the POSH Act was enacted with the core objective of protecting women ...

India Litigation

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Injunction Against The Invisibles: John Doe Orders As A Tool Of IP Infringement In India

Imagine if someone infringes upon the Intellectual Property of the owner of the work and starts manufacturing and selling similar goods or pirated versions of the work.

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Vaish Associates Advocates

My Face, My Voice: The Constitutional, Commercial, And Enforcement Dimensions Of AI-driven IP

The Delhi High Court's interim order in Ranganathan Madhavan v G Filmz Studioz1 and Others marks a decisive moment in the convergence of personality rights, artificial intelligence and platform...

India Technology

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

India Business Bulletin (October 2025)

India Media & IT

Archer & Angel

Drafting Deepfake Defences: Comments On India's Proposed Amendments To The IT Rules

India Technology

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Obhan & Associates

The DPDP Rules Have Landed | Issue 72: November 2025

India Technology

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Ikigai Law

Ctrl+Alt+Regulate: AI's Takeover Of Media And Its Legal Crossroads (Video)

India Technology

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

AILA! Delhi High Court Puts A Stop To 'Andaz Apna Apna' Infringement

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

AI In Media And Entertainment: A Transformative Force With Legal And Ethical Crossroads

India Technology

RS

Remfry & Sagar

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

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

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

India Media & IT

SR

S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Parody Or Infringement ? The Legal And Ethical Storm Over "Mia – G"

India Media & IT

SR

S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Tech Ticker Issue 71 — October 2025

India Technology

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Ikigai Law

Consent Managers Are India's Next Big Opportunity: Here's The FAQ You Need

AP

AK & Partners

A New Era For India's Workforce: New Labour Codes Implemented

India Employment

NP

Nexdigm Private Limited

Argus Talks: Decrypting Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 (Video)

AP

Argus Partners

Investor Alert: SEBI Opens Doors To Scalable Co-Investments In AIFs (Podcast)

AP

AK & Partners

The New Labour Codes In Practice: A Compliance Roadmap For Employers

India Employment

DD

Dhir & Dhir Associates

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

Understanding The 2025 Amendment To India's Intermediaries Rules

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...

India Media & IT

DL

DSK Legal

Madras HC Allows Aadhaar Checks For Online Real Money Games

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')

SR

S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Understanding TRAI's UCC (Unsolicited Commercial Communications) Rules: Compliance Insights For Corporates

India Media & IT

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

"The Privacy Battle Behind Every Photograph"

Ka

Khurana and Khurana

Licensing In Sports And Entertainment Industry

SR

S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

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

India Media & IT

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CMS INDUSLAW

Content Regulation In The Age Of OTT: Balancing Creative Freedom And Legal Accountability In India

India Media & IT

Ka

Khurana and Khurana

Accountability Of Music Artists In Case Of Lyrical Backlash

India Media & IT

Ka

Khurana and Khurana

A Digital 'Jhakaas': What Denmark's Deepfake Law Means For India

India Technology

Ka

Khurana and Khurana

Free Speech In The Digital Age: Telangana HC Issues Guidelines On Social Media FIRs

India Media & IT

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

General Newsletter – September 2025

DL

DSK Legal

Online Gaming In India: Opportunities And Challenges Under The Promotion And Regulation Of Online Gaming Act, 2025

India Media & IT

Saga Legal

A Digital 'Jhakaas': What Denmark's Deepfake Law Means For India

Imagine a world where your favourite actor's "Jhakaas" catchphrase is convincingly mimicked in a video, not by a skilled impressionist, but by a soulless algorithm.

India Technology

Ka

Khurana and Khurana

Free Speech In The Digital Age: Telangana HC Issues Guidelines On Social Media FIRs

On 10 September 2025, the Telangana High Court delivered a significant ruling in Nalla Balu @ Durgam Shashidhar Goud v. State of Telangana.

India Media & IT

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

General Newsletter – September 2025

Our commitment to keeping you informed about the latest legal developments continues. This month, we provide comprehensive updates across a wide array of practice areas, ensuring you're well-versed in the ever-changing legal landscape.

DL

DSK Legal

Online Gaming In India: Opportunities And Challenges Under The Promotion And Regulation Of Online Gaming Act, 2025

In today's digital age, gaming—like any other form of entertainment—has become readily accessible at our fingertips. While playing for recreation is harmless...

India Media & IT

Saga Legal

Cross-Border Entertainment Contracts: Key Clauses, Legal Challenges & Landmark Cases

India Commercial

Ka

Khurana and Khurana

Concerts, Controversy, And Conduits: Decoding Scalping And Intermediary Scrutiny In India's Live Entertainment Sphere

For far too long, India has remained a relatively overlooked destination on the global tour map for international artists and live events.

India Media & IT

AP

AZB & Partners

The Algorithm Ate My Totoro: The Theft Of Ghibli's Soul

Can Artificial Intelligence borrow beauty, or is it simply stealing it? The same issue was raised in the recent social media fad of ‘Ghibli Studio Style' photos...

India Technology

Ka

Khurana and Khurana

Bombay HC's Takes On Celebrity Identity In Karan Johar v India Pride Advisory

On 7th March 2025, the Bombay High Court passed an absolute interim injunction in favor of Karan Johar in the case of Karan Johar v. India Pride Advisory Private Ltd. & Ors.

India Media & IT

Ka

Khurana and Khurana

CCI's Table Tennis Verdict: A New Framework For Competition Law In Indian Sports Governance

As Indian sports undergo rapid commercialization driven by private leagues, media rights, and athlete endorsements, the regulatory authority traditionally held by national federations is facing increasing legal scrutiny.

India Media & IT

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

From Script To Screen: The 'Fire Bird' vs 'Sky Force' Showdown

SR

S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Digital Lending 2.0? Breaking Down The RBI Digital Lending Directions, 2025

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CMS INDUSLAW

Game, Set And Match Monthly – May 2025

India Media & IT

DL

DSK Legal

PR In Entertainment Law: Legal Safeguards And Repercussions

India Media & IT

Ka

Khurana and Khurana

Branding With The "Prashant" Meme?: IP Risks With Meme Marketing

Ka

Khurana and Khurana

Clone Fashion: The Silent Threat To Indian Designers

India Media & IT

Ka

Khurana and Khurana

TechTicker Issue 66: Surfing The Takedown W.A.V.E.S

India Technology

I

Ikigai Law

ASCI Partners With Online Gaming Industry To Combat Illegal Offshore Betting Advertisements

India Media & IT

PL

Pioneer Legal

Maharashtra Government Introduces Bill To Curb Violent And Sexual Advertisements

India Media & IT

PL

Pioneer Legal

MIB Issues Advisory To OTT Platforms On Content Compliance

India Media & IT

PL

Pioneer Legal

ASCI Update To Influencer Advertising Guidelines: Qualification Mandatory For Making Claims Related To Technical Aspects Of Health, Nutrition And Finance

India Media & IT

KC

Khaitan & Co LLP

Adapting Cookie Strategies: Ensuring Compliance And Building Trust In A Privacy Driven World

SR

S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Behind The Likes: Regulating Influencer Responsibility

India Media & IT

RT

RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys

Console To Courtroom: Decoding India's Safeguarding Of Video Game Characters

RT

RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys

Copyrightability Of Movie Characters

AG

Altacit Global

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Ctrl+Alt+Regulate: AI's Takeover Of Media And Its Legal Crossroads (Video)

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

Convergence: Media And Entertainment Industry (Nov 07, 2016) Opening Remarks (Video)

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Nishith Desai Associates

(Un) Conference – The Future Of Media And Entertainment In The Midst Of Unpredictability (September 29, 2015, Los Angeles): Session III (Video Content)

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Nishith Desai Associates

(Un) Conference – The Future Of Media And Entertainment In The Midst Of Unpredictability (September 29, 2015, Los Angeles): Future Of Storytelling (Video Content)

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Nishith Desai Associates

(Un) Conference – The Future Of Media And Entertainment In The Midst Of Unpredictability (September 29, 2015, Los Angeles): Universal Storytelling And Life Philosophy (Video Content)

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Nishith Desai Associates

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