Regulatory & Compliance

28. 11

2023

By MAHESHWARI & CO. Intellectual Property, Regulatory & Compliance

U.S. Copyright Law: Digital Millennium Copyright Act

The U.S. was arguably the first country to enact an Internet-related copyright law. The challenges posed by the emergence and evolution of the Internet compelled the U.S. to implement the DMCA in 1998.[1] History During the 1980s and early 1990s, the main focus of preventing piracy from copy protection was to educate people that piracy […]

27. 10

2023

By MAHESHWARI & CO. Corporate & Commercial, Regulatory & Compliance

Doctrine of Public Trust in India

The Public Trust Doctrine has its origins in the Roman law, the scope has been extended in the recent years, further placing a duty on the state to hold environmental resources in trust for the benefit of the public. At its widest, it could be used by the courts as a tool to protect the […]

13. 10

2023

By MAHESHWARI & CO. Information Technology, Regulatory & Compliance

Digital Data Protection Act 2023 Insight

INTRODUCTION The Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP) Act, 2023 was passed by the Parliament and received assent on 12th August, 2023.[1] The Act has become the first ever legislation in India to deal with data protection and privacy. It aims at balancing the rights of individuals and the need for processing personal digital data. […]

20. 09

2023

By MAHESHWARI & CO. Regulatory & Compliance

ECI Bill: Balancing Election Accountability

Established on January 25,1950 under Article 324 of the Indian Constitution, the Election Commission of India is an autonomous constitutional authority responsible for administering election processes in India. The Commission ensures the conduct of free and fair elections at various levels of government in the country. It oversees the conduct of elections for the President […]

05. 04

2023

By MAHESHWARI & CO. Information Technology, Regulatory & Compliance

Recent Amendments in IT Intermediary Guidelines

RECENT AMENDMENTS IN THE INFORMATION TECNOLOGY (INTERMEDIARY GUIDELINES AND DIGITAL MEDIA ETHICS CODE) 2021 INTRODUCTION The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (“MeitY”) in the previous year presented various amendments in the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines Digital Media Ethic Code) 2021, and is still in the process of amending its provisions. Meity […]

14. 02

2023

By MAHESHWARI & CO. Regulatory & Compliance

Supreme Court’s Decision on Google’s Anti-Competitive Practices

INTRODUCTION The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has imposed a significant monetary penalty on Google for engaging in anti-competitive practices. The CCI found that Google had been engaging in anti-competitive practices in relation to Android mobile devices and Google Play Store Policies. This is a violation of the competition laws in India, which prohibit companies […]

08. 12

2022

By MAHESHWARI & CO. Labour & Employment, Regulatory & Compliance

Introduction to the Prevention of Sexual Harassment Act, 2013

Introduction. The world has gone through drastic changes in the past one century, long gone are the days when men used to be the sole bread winner of a family. There has been a large influx of women in the professional sphere of life; however, this large influx of women into the mainstream workforce has […]

21. 11

2022

By MAHESHWARI & CO. Litigation, Regulatory & Compliance

The Life-Changing Judgment

In the latest ground breaking judgment by the Apex Court bench comprising of Hon’ble Justice Mr. D.Y Chandrachud, Hon’ble Justice Mr. A.S. Bopanna, and Hon’ble Justice Mr. J.B. Pardiwala whereby married women are also accommodated within the meaning of Section 3(2)(b) of Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act (MTP Act). Provisions of the MTP Act Provisions […]

29. 11

2021

By MAHESHWARI & CO. Intellectual Property, Regulatory & Compliance

Fair Use Doctrine

One of the broadest exceptions to the exclusive rights of copyright owners is the fair use doctrine.[1] The fair use doctrine in India is based on “fairness”. The relevant question to be asked is “whether it would be fair to copy the works of an author of copyright without his or her permission?” The copyright […]

U.S. Copyright Law: Digital Millennium Copyright Act

Doctrine of Public Trust in India

Digital Data Protection Act 2023 Insight

ECI Bill: Balancing Election Accountability

Recent Amendments in IT Intermediary Guidelines

Supreme Court’s Decision on Google’s Anti-Competitive Practices

Introduction to the Prevention of Sexual Harassment Act, 2013

The Life-Changing Judgment

Fair Use Doctrine

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