Code and Control: Unpacking MeitY's Newly Proposed Amendments to the 2021 IT Rules

In a recent development, MeitY has proposed amendments to the Information Technology [Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code] Rules, 2021, representing a critical shift in India's digital governance. This blog summarises and analyses the legal and practical ramifications of these proposed amendments, specifically how these could reshape the compliance measures on intermediaries.

•By MetaBoard Editorial Team
•07 April 2026
•15 min
#tech#technologylaw#cyberlaw#cyber#newregulations#meity#compliance
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Digital Personal Data Protection Toolkit: RoPA

Digital Personal Data Protection Toolkit: RoPA

As the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and its 2025 Rules approach full enforcement by May 2027, proactive compliance has now become a strategic necessity for organisations. This article aims to assist organisations in navigating the regulatory landscape and ensuring compliance by building a robust Digital Personal Data Protection Toolkit, by exploring its foundational element: the Record of Processing Activities [“ROPA”]. This review breaks down the role of the ROPA in an organisation’s data governance framework.

By MetaBoard Editorial Team16 April 2026
Code and Control: Unpacking MeitY's Newly Proposed Amendments to the 2021 IT Rules

Code and Control: Unpacking MeitY's Newly Proposed Amendments to the 2021 IT Rules

In a recent development, MeitY has proposed amendments to the Information Technology [Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code] Rules, 2021, representing a critical shift in India's digital governance. This blog summarises and analyses the legal and practical ramifications of these proposed amendments, specifically how these could reshape the compliance measures on intermediaries.

By MetaBoard Editorial Team07 April 2026
Dukes Bites Big, Wins Infringement Suit against 7-Eleven

Dukes Bites Big, Wins Infringement Suit against 7-Eleven

This article examines the recent 2026 judgment by the Hon’ble High Court of Madras in 7-Eleven International LLC v. The Deputy Registrar of Trade Marks & Ors., centred on the disputed ‘BIG BITE' mark. Emphasising the territoriality principle, the Court clarified that trans-border reputation alone is insufficient to secure trademark rights in India without demonstrating actual business presence or goodwill within the country. This article discusses the legal nuances and practical implications of this judgment.

By MetaBoard Editorial Team31 March 2026
Bye-Bye Birdie: The "BLUE-JAY" Lesson in Territoriality and Trans-Border Reputation

Bye-Bye Birdie: The "BLUE-JAY" Lesson in Territoriality and Trans-Border Reputation

This article examines the 2026 judgment in Sumit Vijay and Anr. v. Major League Baseball Properties Inc. by the Division Bench of the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi. Marking a significant win for local brands, this judgment reiterates the territoriality principle, clarifying that trans-border reputation must be proven through specific evidence grounded in local use and domestic recognition, rather than presumed from mere international popularity. This article explains and analyses this judgment, especially in light of its reversal of the previous Order.

By MetaBoard Editorial Team06 March 2026
Intermediary Liability in Data Leaks: Decoding the December 2025 MeitY Advisory to VPNs and Other Intermediaries

Intermediary Liability in Data Leaks: Decoding the December 2025 MeitY Advisory to VPNs and Other Intermediaries

Recently, in December 2025, the Indian Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology issued an advisory addressed to VPN providers and other intermediaries on the enforcement of due diligence measures under the IT Act and the IT Rules, 2021. This blog explains the directive in detail, including its rationale and legal basis. It also outlines the compliance requirements for intermediaries.

By MetaBoard Editorial Team16 January 2026
History Made: A Detailed Examination of India’s First [Possible] Olfactory Mark

History Made: A Detailed Examination of India’s First [Possible] Olfactory Mark

This blog examines India's first potential olfactory trademark. The Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trade Marks’ decision on 21 November 2025, which permitted the advertisement of Sumitomo Rubber Industries’ tyres featuring a “floral fragrance/ smell reminiscent of roses applied to tyres”, marks a historic milestone for unconventional marks in Indian intellectual property law. This article explains and analyses this Order and the significance of the precedent it sets.

By MetaBoard Editorial Team09 January 2026
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