The Regulatory Evolution of Telecommunication Privacy Laws in India
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 […]
Pandemic-Driven M&A Trends in the Indian HealthTech Sector: The Tata-1mg Deal
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 […]
A DEEP DIVE INTO CHOOSING AN EXIT STRATEGY FOR INVESTORS
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 […]
The Online Gaming Ban: A Constitutional Showdown in the Supreme Court
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 […]
FROM INK TO CLICK: UNDERSTANDING ELECTRONIC CONTRACTS
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 […]
Enforceability of Restrictive Covenants in Employment Agreements
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”), […]
Resurrecting Corporate Accountability: Delhi High Court’s Reaffirmation of the Alter Ego Doctrine in Execution Proceedings
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 […]
MCA’S 2025 AMENDMENT: MANDATORY DISCLOSURES ON POSH AND MATERNITY BENEFITS IN BOARD REPORTS
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 […]
THE LEGALITY OF DEPICTING CIGARETTES AND ALCOHOL IN COMMERCIAL PHOTO SHOOTS: A LEGAL PERSPECTIVE
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 […]
DOES CANCELLING A POWER OF ATTORNEY INVALIDATE PAST TRANSACTIONS?
Article submitted by Aishwarya Deshpande In the recent case of V. Ravikumar v. S. Kumar (2025 SCC Online SC 513) [i], the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India (“SC”) has addressed a significant legal issue concerning the limitation period for challenging transactions executed under a power of attorney. The case revolved around the validity of sale deeds executed under […]
