LEGALITY OF DATA MONETIZATION BY DIGITAL PLATFORMS
Sreenitya The phrase “data is the new oil” is a new business expression associated with aggregation and analysis of personal data generated from various users of different digital platform which are sold to several data brokers, advertisers, financial institutions, etc.[1] Many networking sites like, Google, Meta, and other related platforms, known as digital platforms (“Digital […]
UNILATERAL APPOINTMENT OF ARBITRATORS
An analysis of M/s Mahavir Prasad Gupta and Sons v. Government of NCT of Delhi, FAO (COMM) 170/2023, decided on 31 May 2025 By- Yasasvini Sarmistha Nori Introduction The Delhi High Court’s Division Bench decision in M/s Mahavir Prasad Gupta and Sons v. Government of NCT of Delhi marks a significant reaffirmation of the principle […]
A LEGAL AND REGULATORY ANALYSIS UNDER THE SEBI (REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS) REGULATIONS, 2014
Written by: Madhav Krishna, The emergence of Real Estate Investment Trusts (hereinafter referred to as “REIT(s)”) as in India marks a significant milestone in the evolution of the country’s real estate and capital markets. Prior to the introduction of REITs, real estate investment in India was predominantly characterised by direct ownership models involving substantial capital […]
Can the Ongoing Middle East Conflict Constitute a Force Majeure Event?
Written by: Garima Bothra, In an increasingly interconnected global economy, commercial relationships are routinely exposed to large-scale disruptive events, ranging from geopolitical tensions and armed conflicts to economic sanctions, regulatory interventions, pandemics and supply chain breakdowns. The ongoing geopolitical tensions and armed conflicts in the Middle East have raised a recurring contractual question: can such […]
Risk and Title in Contracts for Sale of Goods
Written by Garima Bothra, Associate at Samisti Legal In commercial transactions involving the sale or supply of goods, the concepts of risk and title are often used interchangeably. However, in law, they represent two distinct rights with separate legal consequences. Understanding whether risk and title can transfer at different times is crucial, as improper allocation […]
Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020: A Structural Shift in Employer Responsibility
Written by Gourav Kaushik The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 represents a decisive restructuring of workplace safety regulation in India by replacing thirteen separate statutes with a unified framework governing health, safety, and working conditions across establishments. The Code was enacted to address longstanding deficiencies in the earlier legal regime, where safety […]
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 […]
