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.
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This article in our Digital Personal Data Protection Toolkit series examines the fundamental necessity and impact of the Data Processing Agreements ["DPAs"]. This review evaluates the critical role of DPAs in ensuring compliance with the legal and regulatory requirements, alongside its broader integration within an organisation's data governance framework.
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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.
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.
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.
In a landmark development, the Information Technology [Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code] Rules, 2021, have been recently amended to include and regulate Synthetically Generated Content. This blog summarises and analyses the 2026 Amendment, exploring its key provisions and their expected implications.
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.
In a major move to curb obscene and unlawful content online, MeitY has issued an advisory to social media and other intermediaries. This article breaks down the core requirements of the Advisory, including enhanced 'due diligence' obligations and the mandatory 24-hour takedown window for maintaining Safe Harbour protection, alongside other key legal requirements.
The UIDAI’s January 2026 launch of the new Aadhaar App marks a significant milestone in India’s digital public infrastructure, especially given that it has been “dedicated to the nation”. This article explores the major updates to the App and analyses how it aligns with the current data privacy and protection regulations.
The use of Dark Patterns has become a disturbingly common practice among e-commerce platforms. In response to this issue, the Central Consumer Protection Authority formulated the Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Dark Patterns, 2023. This blog explores the concept of Dark Patterns and offers a detailed analysis of these Guidelines.
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.