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Written by Ayushi Raghuvanshi The telecommunications sector in India has undergone a transformation, evolving from a state-controlled monopoly into a competitive landscape. With this expansion has come a growing need to safeguard the privacy of its billions of telecom users, which has led to a constant evolution of legal frameworks. India’s telecom regulatory journey has […]

Written by Niranjanaa Joy, Associate at Samisti Legal Introduction India witnessed an unprecedented track record in M&As in the HealthTech sector during a time of devastation by the COVID-19 pandemic as realization rippled through the country that orthodox practices, traditional medicines, and the Indian medical community were insufficient and lacked the edge to overcome the […]

BY MMVN Jayanth VS Rao Every company, and the shareholders, investors or even the promoters, will eventually observe a position wherein the investors of the company seek an exit from the company. It might be for realising profits, personal factors, financial requirements, or other reasons, which makes exit strategy a crucial aspect for both the […]

With the recent enactment of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 (Online Gaming Act) unsettling the industry, the Supreme Court has consolidated all pending challenges against the Act, setting the stage for a decisive constitutional test. In late August 2025, writ petitions were filed before the High Courts of Karnataka (Head Digital […]

By MMVN Jayanth VS Rao The rapid globalization along with the aggressive technological leaps in the era of information has profoundly shaped the e-commerce interaction across the world. This digital revolution has invaded the legal spectrum, rendering the traditional ink and paper contracts obsolete, paving way to the dominance of their electronic counterparts. The electronic […]

Introduction: Restrictive covenants in employment contracts have long been a contested subject in Indian contract law. The tension lies between two competing values: the employer’s legitimate interest in protecting its business and investments, and the employee’s constitutional right to freely exercise trade, business or profession. Section 27 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 (“Contract Act”), […]

Article submitted By Garima Bothra, Associate, assisted by Vaibhav Tripathi, Intern The Delhi High Court, in its recent judgement in Ajay Gupta v Amit Sales Corporation Pvt. Ltd.,[i] has reiterated a crucial tenet of corporate criminal liability— “when corporate identity is exploited for fraudulent conduct, the courts are empowered to look beyond the legal fiction […]

Article submitted by Swetha Dasu, Associate INTRODUCTION On 30 May 2025, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) notified the Companies (Accounts) Second Amendment Rules, 2025, ushering in a pivotal shift in corporate reporting practices. Effective from 14 July 2025, these rules significantly expand the disclosure requirements in the Board’s Report under Rule 8 of the […]

In the ever-evolving world of advertising, where images have the power to influence public perception and consumer behaviour, the use of models holding cigarettes or alcohol in commercial photo shoots raises important legal and ethical questions. This article examines whether such depictions are permissible under Indian law when the intention is not to promote cigarette […]

Samisti Legal has represented as legal counsel to the Medlife founders (through Siddhant Partners) in their investment in MakeO, the parent company of Toothsi and Skinnsi.  as part of its latest funding round of $16 million. The Team was led by our Managing Partner, Mr. Prashant Kumar Jain. https://inc42.com/buzz/toothsi-parent-makeo-raises-16-mn-to-offer-oral-skin-care-solutions/