An article titled, ‘Beyond Press Note 3: Analysing Press Note 2 (2026) and the New FDI Framework for Land-Bordering Countries’ authored by Partner Pradnesh Warke, and Associate, Pragya Rani.

The article examines the significant changes introduced through Press Note 2 (2026 Series) and its impact on India’s Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) framework for countries sharing land borders with India. It traces the evolution of the regulatory regime from the liberal pre-2020 framework to the security-focused approach under Press Note 3 (2020), and analyses how Press Note 2 seeks to strike a balance between national security considerations and investment facilitation.

The authors discuss key developments including the statutory definition of beneficial ownership, the introduction of a reporting-based oversight mechanism, and the revised Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for FDI approvals. The article highlights how the new framework enhances regulatory clarity, reduces uncertainty for investors, streamlines approval processes, and strengthens India’s commitment to ease of doing business while safeguarding strategic interests.

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An article titled ‘Ten Years of IBC: How It Rewired India’s Credit Market’ authored by Partner Zeeshan Khan.

Marking a decade of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), the article examines its broader impact on India’s credit ecosystem beyond traditional metrics such as recoveries and insolvency resolutions. It highlights how the IBC has fundamentally altered lending and borrowing behaviour by encouraging earlier intervention in stressed situations, improving credit discipline, strengthening restructuring frameworks, and fostering greater participation from stressed-asset and special situations investors. The piece argues that the IBC’s most enduring legacy lies in reshaping commercial conduct across the credit market, well before matters reach formal insolvency proceedings.

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An article titled ‘Priority of trademark application vis-a-vis prior use’, authored by Partner Zeeshan Khan and Associate Visheshta Kalra examining the recent decision of the Delhi High Court in Parle Products Private Limited v. Registrar of Trade Marks & Anr. The article analyses the important question of whether rights in a trademark are determined by prior commercial use or by an earlier trademark application filed on a “proposed to be used” basis.

Through a detailed discussion of the facts, arguments advanced by the parties, and the Court’s reasoning, the article highlights the circumstances in which an earlier bona fide trademark application may prevail over a subsequent user of the mark. It also discusses the distinction drawn by the Court from the Supreme Court’s decision in Neon Laboratories Ltd. v. Medical Technologies Ltd. and the significance of Section 18 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999.

The article provides valuable insights into the evolving jurisprudence on trademark priority and serves as a useful reminder of the importance of timely trademark filings and comprehensive clearance searches before adopting a new brand.

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Partner Varun Vaish, along with Associates Prachi Negi and Shashwat Jain, have recently co-authored an insightful article titled “Outsourcing Under India’s Labour Codes: Redrawing the Core Activity Boundary”.

The article examines the shift from the CLRA framework to the OSH Code’s “core activity” regime and analyses its implications for outsourcing structures, contract labour deployment, contractor governance, and workforce management strategies. It also highlights the practical challenges businesses may face in distinguishing between core and non-core activities under the new framework.

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Our Senior Partner, Niti Paul and Associate, Mayank Sharma have recently contributed to the Leading Questions series by Bar and Bench and have authored a Chapter titled, “India’s voluntary carbon market and nature-based solutions: Key legal questions and emerging opportunities”.

The article explores the evolving legal and commercial framework governing nature-based carbon projects in India, including:

• the functioning of voluntary carbon markets;

• structuring and trading of carbon credits from NbS projects;

• key risks relating to land rights, permanence, and community engagement; and

• the implications of India’s Carbon Credit Trading Scheme, 2023 on domestic and international carbon transactions.

As India’s carbon market framework continues to evolve, the piece examines the opportunities and regulatory considerations likely to shape the next phase of climate finance and carbon project development in the country.

Read the complete Chapter now at India’s voluntary carbon market and nature-based solutions: Key legal questions and emerging opportunities

In continuation toPart I of the article published recently, we are pleased to share that our article titled“IPO commitments and investor protection: When can companies alter their stated Objects of the Offer? – Part II” authored by Managing Associate, Kshitij Asthanaand Associate, Ashutosh Anandhas been published onBar and Bench.

The article examines the legal and regulatory framework governing post-listing variations in the objects of an IPO, with a focus on:

· Shareholder approval requirements under Section 27 of the Companies Act, 2013;

· Disclosure and compliance obligations under the SEBI LODR and SEBI ICDR Regulations;

· Exit rights available to dissenting shareholders;

· Procedural safeguards relating to utilisation and diversion of IPO proceeds; and

· The broader investor protection rationale underlying the framework.

The piece highlights how regulatory scrutiny intensifies once public funds are raised, ensuring that deviations from stated IPO objects remain subject to transparency, shareholder oversight, and investor safeguards.

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Our Managing Associate, Kshitij Asthana and Associate, Ashutosh Anand have recently authored a two-part article titled “IPO commitments and investor protection: When can companies alter their stated Objects of the Offer?”.

Part I of the article examines the regulatory framework governing variations in the “Objects of the Offer” by issuer companies during the pre-listing stage of an IPO. It analyses the compliance thresholds and filing requirements under the SEBI ICDR Regulations applicable to both the normal filing route and the confidential/pre-filed route, while also discussing SEBI’s recent temporary relaxation permitting enhanced flexibility in issue size variations without fresh filings in certain cases.

The authors have covered key themes including:

• The legal significance of “Objects of the Offer” and their linkage with the company’s MOA;

• Thresholds triggering fresh filing requirements under Schedules XVI and XVI-A of the SEBI ICDR Regulations;

• Circumstances requiring updated offer document filings;

• SEBI’s recent relaxation in light of prevailing market conditions; and

• The differing regulatory treatment between the normal and confidential filing routes.

Read Part I of this insightful article series now at IPO commitments and investor protection: When can companies alter their stated Objects of the Offer? – Part I

Part II of the article will examine the regulatory position post-listing, including the framework governing variation in objects after utilisation of IPO proceeds. Stay tuned!

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Partner, Vikash Kukreti and Senior Associate, Gaurav Tiwari have recently authored an article titled, ‘Fast-Tracking PROGA: Building a Future-Ready Digital Gaming Ecosystem’.

The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 (“PROGA”) marks a significant shift in India’s online gaming regulatory framework by introducing a comprehensive prohibition on online money games while creating structured pathways for e-sports and online social games. As the legislation comes into force, several implementation and compliance questions have emerged for gaming operators, intermediaries, advertisers, and investors.

This article examines the practical challenges surrounding PROGA’s rollout, including classification uncertainty for reward-based social games, banking and advertising bottlenecks, pending operational standards, and inter-regulatory coordination for e-sports. It also outlines key recommendations for a calibrated and innovation-friendly implementation approach that balances regulatory objectives with industry growth.

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Partner, Varun Vaish along with Senior Associate, Kashish Khattar and Associate, Sadev Pradhan have recently authored an article titled, ‘From Title to Terms: The New Test for Landowner Liability in Real Estate Joint Development/Collaboration Agreements’.

As regulatory scrutiny under RERA and the Consumer Protection Act continues to evolve, the traditional assumption that a landowner is merely a passive contributor of land in a real estate development project is increasingly being challenged. A recent Supreme Court ruling has reinforced that liability in Joint Development Agreements (“JDAs”) will now depend less on labels and more on the actual degree of control, participation, and economic involvement exercised by the landowner in the project.

This article examines the emerging “control test”, its implications for landowners and developers, and why careful drafting of JDAs has become critical in allocating risk, responsibility, and statutory liability in modern real estate transactions.

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Our Senior Partner, Girish Rawat, along with Partner, Varun Chauhan, and Managing Associate, Anirban Roy Choudhury, have recently authored the ‘India Chapter’ for the 4th edition of the Legal 500: Project Finance Comparative Guide.

Each chapter of this guide examines the current legal and regulatory landscape impacting project finance in a specific jurisdiction and covers key aspects such as security, foreign judgments, funding structures, and other practical considerations. The India Chapter provides a comprehensive overview of the laws and regulations governing project finance in India, along with practical insights into prevailing market practices and common legal issues.

The guide aims to offer readers a pragmatic and comparative understanding of project finance law across multiple jurisdictions.

You may access the India Chapter here, India: Project Finance – Country Comparative Guides

For ease of reference, a PDF copy of the Chapter is also attached with this email.

Congratulations to the authors on this achievement…

Managing Associate, Kshitij Asthana and Associate, Ashwin Singh have recently authored an insightful article on ‘Order in the Markets: SEBI’s Regulatory Reset of Early 2026’.

Between January and April 2026, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) rolled out a concentrated wave of regulatory reforms that collectively signal a meaningful reset in India’s capital markets framework. Spanning merchant banker classifications, broker compliance, dematerialisation processes, and disclosure norms, these changes reflect both a response to evolving market conditions and a broader push toward efficiency, transparency, and proportional regulation. This article examines the key circulars and amendments introduced during this period, particularly under the SEBI LODR and ICDR regimes, and considers what they reveal about the regulator’s shifting priorities and approach.

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Partner, Varun Vaish and Senior Associate, Kashish Khattar have recently authored an article titled ‘Deepfakes, due diligence and the new compliance burden’.

Deepfakes are no longer a fringe concern, they are redefining how we think about trust, evidence, and compliance in the digital ecosystem.

This insightful piece, ‘Deepfakes, Due Diligence and the New Compliance Burden,’ explores how increasingly sophisticated AI-generated content is pushing regulators and platforms toward a new paradigm: proactive accountability. With frameworks like India’s 2026 IT Rules introducing stricter due diligence, tighter takedown timelines, and explicit recognition of “synthetically generated information,” the compliance bar has been fundamentally raised.

The key takeaway?
Compliance is no longer reactive – it’s predictive, continuous, and deeply technical.

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Partner, Sharad Joshi along with Managing Associate, Rachit Verma and Associate, Naina Sharma recently authored an insightful article titled, ‘One Debt, Two Insolvencies: Supreme Court Rejects The “One Debt, One CIRP” Rule’.

The Supreme Court’s decision in ICICI Bank Limited & Ors v. Era Infrastructure (India) Limited & Ors. marks a significant development in India’s insolvency jurisprudence by decisively clarifying the permissibility of parallel insolvency proceedings against a principal borrower and its corporate guarantor. Departing from earlier restrictive interpretations, the Court has affirmed that the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 does not impose a “one debt, one CIRP” limitation, thereby reinforcing the co-extensive nature of guarantee obligations. This ruling not only resolves a longstanding ambiguity but also strengthens creditors’ enforcement toolkit, while balancing concerns of procedural fairness through existing safeguards within the insolvency framework.

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Partner Zeeshan Khan and Associate, Keshav Yadav have recently authored an article titled ‘Arbitrability of IP Disputes in India’.

This article examines the evolving position of arbitration in resolving intellectual property (IP) disputes in India. While recent judicial developments and pro-arbitration reforms have strengthened India’s arbitration framework, questions persist regarding the arbitrability of disputes involving state-granted IP rights, which traditionally operate as rights in rem.

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Partner, Pradnesh Warke along with Associates Pragna Yenduri and Tanay Jha have recently authored an article titled, ‘Reassessing India’s Medical Device Recall Framework: Regulatory Gaps and the Case for Reform’.

India’s medical device sector is expanding rapidly, but its post-market recall framework remains underdeveloped. This article analyses key regulatory gaps under the Medical Device Rules, 2017, particularly the absence of enforceable recall timelines and comprehensive adverse event reporting obligations.

Referring to the ASR hip implant episode involving Johnson & Johnson Pvt. Ltd., the paper highlights systemic challenges in recall governance and compares India’s framework with global practices adopted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration.

The authors propose a binding, time-bound recall regime with structured reporting and regulatory oversight to strengthen patient safety and industry accountability.

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Partner, Varun Chauhan and Associate, Pranav Dwivedi have recently authored an article titled, ‘Balancing Relaxation and Risk: A Critical Analysis of Gaps in Reserve Bank of India (Investment in AIF) Directions, 2025’.

Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) play a vital role in India’s financial ecosystem, but they have also raised regulatory concerns around ever-greening and indirect exposure to stressed borrowers. This article examines the evolution of the RBI’s regulatory framework governing Regulated Entities’ investments in AIFs, culminating in the RBI (Investment in AIF) Directions, 2025. While the Directions introduce meaningful relaxations, the article critically analyses the structural loopholes that may dilute their effectiveness and explores possible regulatory responses to ensure substance prevails over form.

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Partner, Zeeshan A. Khan and Associate, Saumya Agarwal have recently authored an article titled, ‘Jurisdiction in Trademark Infringement Cases’.

The article provides insights on how the Delhi High Court has re-examined and reshaped the law on territorial jurisdiction in trademark infringement suits, particularly in cases involving registered trademarks, licensing or marketing agreements, and online marketplaces. Through an analysis of M/s Kohinoor Seed Fields India Pvt Ltd v. M/s Veda Seed Sciences Pvt Ltd, it highlights the Court’s departure from rigid jurisdictional formulas and its move towards a more purposive, commercially attuned approach to determining where infringement actions may be instituted.

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Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill, 2025, passed by both houses, makes significant reforms to the three foundational insurance laws.

In addition to raising FDI limit to 100%, the proposals such as reduced net owned fund for foreign reinsurers, setting up of Fund, perpetual license for insurance intermediaries etc. are aimed at increasing insurance penetration, to serve the Indian population, where vast majority is still uninsured.

Our Partner, Itee Singhal along with Associate, Deekhit Bhattacharya, discusses some of key highlights of the Bill in this alert attached here with the email. Read now to know more!

Partner, Varun Chauhan and Associate, Pranav Dwivedi have recently authored an insightful article titled, ‘Factoring Regulations In India: A Comprehensive Regulatory Overview’.

This article provides a comprehensive overview of India’s evolving legal and regulatory framework governing the factoring business – the sale of trade receivables for immediate liquidity, particularly vital for MSMEs. It explains how factoring has shifted from a niche financing mechanism to a mainstream credit tool, supported by a structured legislative foundation under the Factoring Regulation Act, 2011 (FRA 2011), and further operationalised through key Reserve Bank of India (RBI) regulations.

The discussion focuses on the core statutory provisions of the FRA 2011, the RBI’s 2022 regulations that expand and streamline participation by NBFCs and TReDS platforms, and the integration of factoring within the Priority Sector Lending (PSL) Master Directions, 2025. It also highlights the regulatory approach to bank-led factoring, risk allocation mechanisms, documentation requirements, and safeguards that ensure transparency and prevent double financing. Overall, the article examines how these frameworks collectively strengthen the factoring ecosystem to support MSME liquidity and advance India’s broader financial inclusion objectives.

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Partner Varun Chauhan has recently authored an insightful article titled, ‘InvIT Security Structures in India: Hurdles, and Workarounds’.

India’s Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT) framework has emerged as a pivotal instrument in the country’s infrastructure financing ecosystem, bridging long-term capital with stabilized operating assets. As InvITs mature, their capital structures increasingly rely not only on equity but also on sophisticated debt solutions that align regulatory compliance with creditor protection.

This article provides an overview of how InvIT-level financing is structured in India, examining the legal and commercial architecture that governs security creation, cash flow control, and enforcement. It explains how lenders achieve the two core objectives of “control and cash” through layered documentation – combining share pledges, account charges, receivable assignments, and trustee-led enforcement, while preserving the integrity of SPV ring-fencing and concession frameworks. The discussion also contrasts InvIT-level and SPV-level security approaches, outlining why the prevailing market practice has settled on a pragmatic, regulator-aligned structure suited to India’s infrastructure landscape.

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Senior Partner, Harish Kumar and Associate, Ishita Chawla have recently authored an article titled, ‘The Insolvency And Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2025: A Timely Overhaul’.

The recently introduced Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2025 represents one of the most comprehensive overhauls of India’s insolvency framework since the IBC’s inception. From introducing a new Creditor-Initiated Insolvency Resolution Process (CIIRP) to enabling group and cross-border insolvency frameworks, the Bill aims to make resolutions more efficient, transparent, and aligned with global best practices.

This insightful article breaks down the Bill’s key proposals, examines their practical impact, and discusses how these reforms could reshape India’s insolvency ecosystem for the decade ahead.

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Partner, Varun Vaish and Senior Associate, Kashish Khattar have recently authored an article titled, ‘Simplified Corporate Procedure in 2025: A Paradigm Shift in Corporate Restructuring’.

This article delves into the recent amendments to the Companies (Compromises, Arrangements and Amalgamations) Rules, 2016, notified by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs on September 4, 2025. It explores how these changes mark a significant shift in India’s corporate restructuring regime—particularly through the expansion of the Fast-Track Merger framework to include a broader set of entities and transactions, including de-mergers. The analysis provides a comparative overview of the old and new provisions, highlights procedural updates, and offers a critical perspective on the practical implications and remaining challenges under the revised framework.

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Partner, Nakul Sachdeva and Senior Associate, Shreyansh Rathi have recently authored an insightful article titled ‘Enforcement of Foreign Decrees: Delhi High Court Redefining Simultaneous Execution of Foreign Decrees under Section 44A of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908’.

The recent decision of the Hon’ble Delhi High Court in BNP Paribas Suisse SA v. Ashok Kumar Goel & Ors. marks a significant development in the cross-border enforcement framework under Indian law.

By affirming the permissibility of simultaneous execution of foreign decrees in India and the originating (reciprocating) territory, the Court has provided much-needed clarity on the interpretation of Section 44A of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908. This judgment adopts a purposive and creditor-friendly approach, harmonising the foreign decree enforcement mechanism with the broader scheme of execution under Sections 38–40 CPC. The analysis that follows examines the factual background, judicial reasoning, and the broader implications of this judgment for cross-border creditors and enforcement strategy.

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Senior Associate, Akshara Grover have recent authored an interesting article titled, ‘Stuck waiting for your flat? Here’s what the law says’.

For millions of Indian homebuyers, the excitement of purchasing a dream home often turns into years of anxiety and financial strain due to delayed possession by developers. What was once a legal dead-end, dominated by slow civil courts and one-sided contracts, has now transformed into a landscape with multiple, buyer-friendly remedies.

In this article, Akshara explains the key legal avenues available today, from consumer forums and RERA to the Insolvency Code and how they empower buyers to finally hold builders accountable.

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Partner Aishwarya Ananthkumar and Associate Ananya KN have recently co-authored an insightful article titled ‘The Challenge of Confidentiality Clubs and the Indian Courts’, published in Volume 3, Issue 1 of The Indian Business Law Review. Their research and writing were ably supported by Ms. Kanishka K., former intern at our Firm’s Bengaluru office.

The article delves into the evolving role of confidentiality clubs in Indian litigation, critically examining judicial approaches and proposing a way forward for balancing transparency with the protection of sensitive information.

Please find the link to the issue here:

Partner, Itee Singhal and Associate, Deekhit Bhattacharya have authored an article titled, ‘Re-Insurance Framework of the GIFT-IFSC’.

Re-insurance is a critical pillar of the global insurance ecosystem, enabling insurers to manage the risk effectively and ensure financial stability across complex sectors such as aviation, shipping, and healthcare. The GIFT IFSC, which has its own carved out re-insurance framework, offers the flexibility to do re-insurance business both in India and outside India. It has the potential to become global re-insurance hub, owing to the light touch regulations, market access and burgeoning financial services ecosystem.

This article provides an overview of the evolving reinsurance landscape and discusses the broad contours of the reinsurance framework of GIFT IFSC. It explores the advantages offered by the IFSC framework, key market developments, and recent reforms that are shaping the re-insurance ecosystem. The article also highlights the growing traction among global players and the strategic policy initiatives aimed at positioning GIFT-IFSC as a competitive and future-ready re-insurance jurisdiction.

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Partner, Nakul Sachdeva and Senior Associate, Sagar Arora have recently authored an article titled, ‘Can Delayed Implementation Sink a Resolution Plan? Navigating Payment Timelines in Resolution Plan Implementation’.…

The successful implementation of a resolution plan is the cornerstone of the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. While plan approval by the Adjudicating Authority marks a significant milestone, it is the timely and effective execution- particularly adherence to payment timelines, that determines its real success.

This article explores whether a delay in implementing the resolution plan necessarily results in its failure, or if the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) and National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) possess the discretion to extend timelines. By examining key judicial pronouncements and regulatory provisions, the article provides insight into how courts have navigated the tension between procedural rigidity and commercial pragmatism in granting such extensions.

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Partner, Nakul Sachdeva and Senior Associate, Sagar Arora have recently authored an article titled, ‘Can Delayed Implementation Sink a Resolution Plan? Navigating Payment Timelines in Resolution Plan Implementation’.…

The successful implementation of a resolution plan is the cornerstone of the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. While plan approval by the Adjudicating Authority marks a significant milestone, it is the timely and effective execution- particularly adherence to payment timelines, that determines its real success.

This article explores whether a delay in implementing the resolution plan necessarily results in its failure, or if the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) and National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) possess the discretion to extend timelines. By examining key judicial pronouncements and regulatory provisions, the article provides insight into how courts have navigated the tension between procedural rigidity and commercial pragmatism in granting such extensions.

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Our Partner, Vikash Kukreti, and Senior Associate, Gaurav Tiwari, have recently authored a two-part article titled “The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025: Dawn of a New Era”.

Part I- The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act 2025: Dawn of a new era – Historical Background

Part I of this two-part article, traces the evolution of gaming laws in India, including brief highlights of the new statute…

Part II- The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025: Dawn of a new era – Critical Analysis

Part II of this two-part article, critically analyses legal, constitutional, and stakeholder implications of PROGA…

You can read the articles here:

Part I – The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act 2025: Dawn of a new era – Historical Background

Part II – The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025: Dawn of a new era – Critical Analysis

Request you all to take a moment to read this insightful piece.

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Partner, Varun Vaish and Senior Associate, Hargun Singh have recently authored an insightful article titled, ‘Demystifying Incubators: Catalysts of India’s Startup Revolution’.

Business incubators have emerged as crucial catalysts in nurturing startups and driving economic growth worldwide. In India, incubators play a multifaceted role, providing startups with infrastructure, mentorship, funding access, and strategic support, while serving as key enablers in the country’s innovation ecosystem. Despite their growing influence, incubators operate within a complex and often fragmented regulatory environment, lacking a dedicated legal framework. This article explores the evolving functions of incubators, the potential regulatory challenges they face, and their indispensable role in fostering entrepreneurship and innovation in India.

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Partner, Shinoj Koshy and Associate, Shivani Goyal have recently authored an article titled, ‘Bound beyond exit? Understanding the law on post-termination restrictive covenants in employment agreements’.

This article explores the enforceability of post-termination restrictive covenants in Indian employment contracts, such as non-compete and employment bond clauses, in light of recent court rulings and evolving workplace dynamics. It examines how courts balance employers’ need to protect business interests with employees’ right to pursue their profession freely.

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Our Partner, Vikash Kukreti recently authored a chapter titled ‘Dark Patterns and Online Gaming: Legal and Ethical Considerations’, published in the book “Regulation Disruption: Policy, Law, and Start-Up Growth Challenges in India” (ISBN: 978-93-69527-65-6), by the esteemed international publisher Bloomsbury India.

You can find the Chapter on Dark Patterns and Online Gaming: Legal and Ethical Considerations attached herewith the email for your kind reference.

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Partner Shinoj Koshy and Associate Shivani Goyal has recently authored an insightful article titled ‘Blended Finance: An Idea Whose Time Has Come’.

The article is based on the growing relevance of blended finance as a tool to unlock private capital for socially impactful projects in India. It highlights how blended finance, through a strategic mix of concessional and commercial capital, can help bridge the persistent funding gap for high-impact initiatives that traditional investors often shy away from. Using practical examples and recent regulatory developments, the article explores how blended finance structures can reduce risk, lower the cost of capital, and catalyze private sector participation in India’s sustainable development journey.

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Associate, Muskan Agrawal has recently authored an article titled ‘Liberalised rules on investment by stockbrokers usher in a balanced regulatory regime’.

The article provides insight on the recent amendments to Rule 8(1)(f) and 8(3)(f) of the Securities Contracts (Regulations) Rules, 1957, which clarify the regulatory framework governing stock-brokers’ engagement in non-securities businesses. Through a review of the historical background, regulatory developments, and judicial intervention, the article explains how the amendment resolves ambiguity around the term ‘business’ and permits stockbrokers’ to invest surplus funds, provided such investments do not involve client assets or create financial liability.

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Partner G. R. Bhatia has recently authored an insightful article titled, ‘India’s Digital Competition Law- A Work In Progress’.

This article delves into the Government of India’s growing focus on regulating digital markets, highlighting the formation of the Committee on Digital Competition Law (CDCL) in 2023 to assess the adequacy of the existing Competition Act, 2002. In light of increasing concerns around anti-competitive practices by major tech firms, the CDCL has recommended a new, ex-ante Digital Competition Act aimed at proactively governing large digital enterprises, referred to as Systemically Significant Digital Enterprises (SSDEs). The article contrasts India’s current ex-post enforcement model with global practices like the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), advocating for preventive regulation to address market dominance, and data exploitation.

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Partner Harish Kumar and Associate Deekhit Bhattacharya have recently authored a comprehensive article titled, ‘Conflict of Interest: Perspectives on an Evolving Frontier of Corporate Governance’.

The article delves into the increasingly critical issue of conflict of interest within corporate governance frameworks in India. Prompted by recent regulatory actions and judicial commentary- including SEBI’s strong stance in the Gensol Engineering Limited case, this article explores the evolving legal and regulatory landscape, directors’ fiduciary duties, implications under the Companies Act and SEBI regulations, and the broader impact on boardroom practices. It also examines mechanisms such as disclosure requirements, independent director obligations, and the intersection with insider trading and unfair trade practices.

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Partner G.R. Bhatia has authored a chapter titled ‘Sectoral Regulators and Competition Watchdog’ in the first edition of ‘Regulatory Governance: Learnings, Challenges and Way Forward’.

The book is edited by Ms. Abha Yadav and published by Routledge, a globally recognized academic publisher.

Mr. Bhatia’s contribution reflects his deep expertise in the areas of regulatory law and competition policy, and underscores our Firm’s continued engagement in shaping thought leadership within the legal and regulatory landscape.

For more details, click at Regulatory Governance: Learnings, Challenges and Way Forward – 1st Edition

Partner Varun Vaish and Associate Shashwat Jain have recently authored an article titled, ‘Global Capability Centres, Startups & Corporate Social Responsibility: The Innovation Triangle India Needs’, published on Legal Era.

The article discusses India's evolving strategy to strengthen its start-up ecosystem and position itself as a global innovation hub. Central to this is the government’s proactive support through initiatives like Start-up India, tax incentives, and funding schemes. At the same time, India is witnessing a surge in Global Capability Centres (GCCs)—subsidiaries of multinational corporations—that are increasingly focusing on R&D by leveraging India’s strong STEM talent.

Partner Akshit Kapoor and Managing Associate Kshitij Asthana have authored an article titled ‘Corporate Governance Overhaul: An Overview of the Amendments to SEBI LODR Regulations’, published on Mondaq.

The article discusses significant amendments to the LODR Regulations, 2015, introduced by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), which aims at enhancing corporate governance and disclosure requirements for High Value Debt Listed Entities (HVDLEs) through the LODR Amendment 2025. These changes raise the compliance threshold and align governance standards for debt-listed entities with those of equity-listed companies.

Partner G.R. Bhatia and Associate Sanyam Juneja have recently authored an interesting article titled ‘Judicial Shift: CCI Approval First In Distressed M&A Deals’ published on Mondaq.

The article explores the role of regulatory approvals in failing business acquisitions, focusing on the mandatory approval of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) before the Committee of Creditors (CoC) approval. This development, particularly relevant for distressed companies under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), highlights the importance of maintaining fair competition, ensuring legal compliance, and protecting stakeholder interests in corporate transactions.

Partners, Sanjeev Kumar and Anshul Sehgal have recently authored an insightful article titled ‘A Curative Stitch in Time Saved Delhi Metro Eight Thousand Crore Rupees: A Landmark Judgment on Arbitration in India’ published on SCCOnline.

This article delves into the legal complexities and highlights the pivotal moments in the dispute between DMRC and Reliance Infrastructure-led Consortium (Contractor) — a case that turned on the interpretation of contractual clauses and the curative jurisdiction of the Indian apex judiciary.

Partner Varun Vaish and Associate Hargun Singh have recently authored an interesting article titled ‘Unravelling Real-World Tokenization: A Legal Blueprint For Digital Asset Rights’ published on Mondaq. The article discusses the growing interest in tokenizing income-generating assets using blockchain technology, highlighting the benefits of enhanced liquidity, transparency, and reduced transaction costs. The article calls for a fresh approach to developing a more effective tokenization framework that could better integrate blockchain technology and address the legal challenges surrounding this evolving practice.

Partner Harish Kumar and Associate Deekhit Bhattacharya have recently authored an engaging article titled ‘The Premier GCC Destination’ published on Mondaq.

The article explores the evolving concept of Global Capability Centres (GCCs), which, while not formally defined, can be described as offshore or nearshore entities controlled by a parent company. These centres typically offer a range of specialized services, from IT and R&D to complex back-office operations. Notably, the article also highlights India’s rise as the top global destination for setting up GCCs.

Partner Pradnesh Warke and Associate Ravi R. Shekar have authored an article 'Clinical Trials and Investigations: An Indian Overview', published on Mondaq.

Partner G.R. Bhatia and Associate Sanyam Juneja have recently authored an insightful article titled ‘Revamped Merger Control Regime from Antitrust Perspective in India’, now published on Mondaq.

The article explores the recent amendments to India’s M&A regime under the Competition Law, highlighting the significant changes that have reshaped the country’s merger control framework.

It offers a detailed analysis of how these reforms aim to address the evolving challenges posed by the growing prominence of digital markets, the influx of multinational players, and the rise of conglomerates in India.

Partner, Varun Vaish and Associate, Umang Sethi have recently authored an article titled ‘Navigating AI Regulation: Insights from The EU AI Act for India's Regulatory Future’, published on LegalEra.

This article explores the regulatory efforts undertaken by the European Union in formulating the European Union Artificial Intelligence Act, 2024 (EU AI Act), focusing on how these regulations can harness Artificial Intelligence for the collective good while maximizing its potential and also discusses how the EU AI Act could serve as a blueprint for Indian regulators in effectively managing and utilizing AI technology.

Luthra and Luthra Law Offices India was invited, for the third consecutive time, to share insights for the India Chapter titled ‘Doing Business in India: Overview’ for Thomson Reuters' Doing Business Global Guide, published on Practical Law. The India Chapter for Doing Business Global Guide is an invite-only publication by Thomson Reuters. The Guide is widely used by legal practitioners across the world as their first port of call for understanding the legal and regulatory landscape of various jurisdictions.

Partner, Shinoj Koshy along with Associate, Radhika Malpani have authored the India Chapter with Partners, Amit Panigrahi and G.R. Bhatia sharing their insights on key aspects of IP and Anti-trust laws, respectively.

Partners, Niti Paul and Maureen Z. Ralte have recently authored an article titled, ‘Artificial Intelligence and its Regulation’, published in The Economic Times. This article talks about the regulation of AI systems demanding collaboration among nations which has led to a global race to set a standard for AI regulations.

Partner, Avisha Gupta and Associate, Eishani Patnaik have recently authored an article titled, ‘A Critical Review of the Draft RBI Payment Aggregator Directions of April 16, 2024’, published on Mondaq.

With the aim to enhance the transparency, security, and reliability of payment services in India, RBI released draft directions (Draft Directions) broadening the ambit of its payment aggregator (PA) regulations to include physical point-of-sale (P-POS) payment providers, on April 16, 2024.

The article covers significant aspects of the Draft Directions along with its background and impact on Payment Aggregators.

Partner, Abhishek Emmanuel Kisku and Associate, Piyush Raj have recently authored an article on “Judicial Overreach or Necessary Scrutiny? The Supreme Court’s Role in the DMRC Arbitration Saga”, which has been published in Volume 2 Issue 2 of Indian Business Law Review (IBLR).

The article is based on the recent Supreme Court judgment in Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. v. Delhi Airport Metro Express Pvt. Ltd. (DMRC Case), which dealt with two critical legal concepts - the scope of the Hon’ble Supreme Court while invoking its curative jurisdiction and the threshold for broadening the ambit of ‘patent illegality’ in setting aside an arbitral award.

This landmark decision highlights the delicate balance between the finality in litigation and the pursuit of justice in India’s evolving arbitration landscape.

Partner, Vikash Kukreti and Associate, Gaurav Tiwari co-authored an article titled, “Age Gating and the Consent Puzzle” which has been published by LiveLaw.

The article talks about the government introducing rules pertaining to the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (“#DPDPA”), 2023 and it is becoming imperative for the industry to step-up to the next phase i.e. adoption and implementation readiness of this compliance heavy law in a time/cost efficient manner.

Reserve Bank of India recently issued a new framework for fraud risk management incorporating the Supreme Court ruling and striking a balance between early fraud detection and principles of natural justice.

Partner, Shinoj Koshy and Associate, Radhika Malpani have authored an article titled, ‘Reserve Bank of India’s Master Direction on Fraud Risk Management’, sharing their insights on the framework, which has been published by BW Legal World.

Partner, Sanjeev Kumar, Partner Designate, Anshul Sehgal and Managing Associate, Pranshu Paul have pieced together an article titled, “India and the evolution of an insolvency code.” The article has been published on Asia Business Law Journal.

Partner, Rubal Bansal Maini and Associate, Prakhar Pandey have authored an article ‘When can an enterprise be treated as a 'Permanent Establishment' under Income Tax Law?' published on Mondaq.

Partner, G R Bhatia and Partner Designate Arjun Nihal Singh have recently authored the ‘India Chapter’ for the ‘Chambers Cartels 2024 Global Practice Guide’ published by Chambers and Partners.

Partner, Harish Kumar and Associates, Deekhit Bhattacharya and Anirudh Grover have authored an article titled ‘Unwrapping the GIFT IFSC: A Gateway to Global Finance', published on Mondaq.

An article titled 'Investment Funds in Gift IFSC: New Investment Pooling Avenue' authored by Partner Designate, Itee Singhal and Associate, Nupur Gupta has been published on Legal Era.

Managing Partner, Harry Chawla was recently interviewed by ‘The Economic Times’ regarding the topic, ‘Capital Markets and Dispute Resolution will keep Law Firms busy in the coming year’...

Partner, Sanjeev Kumar authored an article titled, 'Law Firms and General Counsel: It's a Match!', which has been published by Bar and Bench...

Partner, Varun Vaish and Associate, Hargun Singh have authored an article ‘Regulating the Spotlight: Navigating the Legal Landscape of Child Social Media Influencers in Digital Marketing’ published on Mondaq.

Partner Designate, Itee Singhal and Associate, Nupur Gupta authored an article titled “Investment Funds in GIFT IFSC: New Investment Pooling Avenue" has been published on Legal Era - Legal Media Group.

Partner, G R Bhatia and Associate, Toshika Soni has authored an article titled “CCI and Sectoral Regulators: A Conundrum of Overlapping Jurisdictions" published in The Indian Business Law Review, Volume 1 Issue 4.

Partner, Niti Paul has authored an article titled ‘Cross-Border Investment: Asia's New Power Couple' published by Asian Legal Business.
This article talks about the increasing ties between Japan and India and the impact on legal work.

Partner, Vikash Kukreti and Associate, Gaurav Tiwari authored an article titled – 'Adjudication Mechanism under the Telecommunication Act 2023' which talks about telecommunication sector having undergone significant changes and the need to revisit applicable legislations to ensure a regulatory check on the evolving technology.

Partner, Sanjeev Kumar and Managing Associate, Pranshu Paul authored an article titled ‘Modifying the Un-Modifiable: Supreme Court to revisit the M. Hakeem Judgement’ published on Mondaq.

Partner, G R Bhatia and Associate, Toshika Soni have authored an article titled '𝑰𝒏𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆𝒅 𝑨𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝑺𝒄𝒓𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒉𝒊𝒑 𝑳𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑰𝒏𝒅𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒚: 𝑻𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒘𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑮𝒍𝒐𝒃𝒂𝒍 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 - 𝑨𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝑬𝑼 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏'.

It discusses the pertinent developments in relation to antitrust scrutiny against ship liners across the globe such as discontinuance / non-renewal of erstwhile antitrust exemptions granted to consortia agreements, cartel investigations against ship liners initiated by various competition regulators, as well as shift in domestic policies to curb anti-competitive practices in the maritime sector.

Partner, Maureen Z. Ralte and Managing Associate, Aditya Abhyankar have authored an article titled ‘𝑨𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒚𝒔𝒊𝒔 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑺𝒖𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒆 𝑪𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒕 𝒓𝒖𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒐𝒏 𝑪𝒂𝒑𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑮𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒔’ published on Mondaq.

Partner Designate, Itee Singhal and Associate, Anirudh Grover have authored an article titled ‘𝑰𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒂’𝒔 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑪𝒓𝒐𝒔𝒔-𝑩𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝑷𝒂𝒚𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑭𝒓𝒂𝒎𝒆𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌: 𝑯𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑻𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒂𝒘𝒂𝒚𝒔’ published on Mondaq.

Managing Partner, Harry Chawla and Partner, Varun Vaish have co-authored an article titled. 'Tokenizing Terrain: Fractional Ownership- Unlocking Value' published in the inaugural issue of The Economic Times Corporate Law Overview. The article highlights the requirement of effective regulations and policy interventions for India's fast growing Real Estate market.

Partner, Akshit Kapoor and Senior Associate Gajanand Kirodiwal recently authored an article on 'Pre-Pack Insolvency in the Real Estate Sector- The Much- Needed Saviour', giving a deep understanding on the pre-packaged insolvency resolution process vis-a-vis the real estate sector for Legal Era. The Pre-Pack Insolvency model is a hybrid model that combines features of both the formal resolution process under the Code and informal restructuring mechanism.

An article titled “CCI’s Draft Settlement And Commitment Regulations Are Far From Expectations”  co-authored by Partner, G R Bhatia and Associate, Sanyam Juneja has been published in Mondaq.

The article briefly covers the detailed procedure to be followed during Settlement/Commitment proceedings and include, inter alia, form of the application, fee payable, process, non-compliance of Settlement/ Commitment order, inconsistency in draft regulations and application to pending cases.

Please see below the link of the article titled “An Endeavour to Understand the “Endeavours” Clause and its “Legal Transplant” in India” authored by Partner, Shinoj Koshy and Associate, Radhika Malpani which has been published on Indiacorplaw.

Partner, G.R. Bhatia and Associate, Toshika Soni have authored an article titled ‘Evolving Gun Jumping Jurisprudence In India’ published on Mondaq.

The article deals with the recent highlights of the decisional practice of the Competition Commission of India (CCI) in gun jumping proceedings evolving new jurisprudence and the new draft Combination Regulations released by the CCI. It discusses the implications of the recent CCI decisions on the merger control landscape in India.

Partner Designate, Astha Ojha and Intern, Anand Kumar Maurya have authored an article titled '𝑰𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒂: 𝑨𝒓𝒃𝒊𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑨𝒔 𝑨 𝑪𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝑭𝒐𝒓 𝑷𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒄𝒆𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝑫𝒊𝒔𝒑𝒖𝒕𝒆𝒔' published in Mondaq.
The article talks about arbitration to be a competent technique for resolving disputes in the pharmaceutical industry given the fact that the disputes are usually high-value and involve multi jurisdictions.

Luthra and Luthra Law Offices India - Partner Designate, Itee Singhal and Associate, Nupur Gupta have prepared a 𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 on the recent judgement of the Delhi High Court in 𝑮𝒐𝒐𝒈𝒍𝒆 𝑷𝒂𝒚 matter.

Partner, Advait Luthra and Senior Associate, Ananya Mishra authored an article titled ‘India: ASCI Guidelines On Dark Patterns And The Way Forward’ has been published on Mondaq.

It is a very interesting article which talks about consumer's ability to make a free and informed choice, at the time of ordering items online.

Follow the link below for the complete article:

Partners, Sanjeev Sachdeva and Sarika Raichur shared their views with Inc42 in an article titled – ‘The Truth about TYKE Invest and why Crowdfunded startup investments are a grey area’

An article titled ‘Online News Publishers Qua News Aggregators: A Competition Law Tussle In India’ authored by Partner, G.R. Bhatia and Associate, Toshika Soni has been published on Mondaq.

The article deals with the allegations of anti-competitive conducts made by online news publishers against digital platforms operating in news aggregation and ad intermediation services. It also proposes possible solutions to these issues.

Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) is a crucial component of the Indian tax system, ensuring timely collection of taxes and reporting of taxable transactions. Non-compliance with TDS obligations can have serious ramifications, including prosecution.

Partner, Sumit Mangal along with Associate, Radhika Sharma explore the dichotomy and the implications of delay in deposit of TDS has on taxpayers in an article published in Taxmann.

Partner, Deepak Kumar Thakur and Senior Associate, Puspak Chamariya, in a thought – provoking article published in Mondaq, discuss how the downward revision might lead to a decrease in demand for electric two-wheelers and affect their affordability.

As the world moves towards a sustainable future, electric vehicles have emerged as a game-changer. However, recent developments have sparked discussions about the potential consequences of reducing subsidies in the electric two-wheelers industry.

Partner, Sumit Mangal and Associate, Radhika Sharma at Luthra and Luthra Law Offices India discuss the taxability of Severance Pay in an insightful article published in Taxsutra.

Severance Pay refers to the payment made to an employee upon the termination of their employment, typically categorized as part of their salary. However, if there is a dispute about whether Severance Pay should be subject to taxes as part of the salary, it is now considered taxable under the category of income from other sources according to Section 56(2)(xi) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 (ITA).

Partner, Shreya Sircar and Associate, Sanjukta Roy have co-authored an article titled ‘𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬: 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬’ published in the Indian Journal of Projects, Infrastructure, and Energy Law (IJPIEL).

Partner, Avisha Gupta along with Associate, Somya Yadav was invited to contribute to the Corporate and Regulatory Affairs (“CRA”) E-Bulletin, an initiative of ASSOCHAM. They have co-authored an article titled, ‘An insight into the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill’ which has been published in the April Issue of the CRA E-Bulletin Vol 2.

Luthra and Luthra Law Offices India's Partner, Harish Kumar along with Managing Associate, Itee Singhal sheds light on the recently notified online gaming rules, the gaps, and the challenges which the rapidly growing gaming industry is likely to face, in an intriguing article titled - "𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐬".
 
Hitherto, there has been a legislative inconsistency, with different states adopting different approaches when it comes to regulating online games. Often online games involving money are mixed with gambling and thereby regulated on the same footing despite of several judicial rulings, which explains the distinction between the two. It would have to be seen if the enactment of central legislation, would be able to resolve this inconsistency, and the way forward that the gaming industry would adopt in case of conflict between central and state legislation.

Partner, Harish Kumar explains how the SGX Nifty's move to the NSE IFSC will impact our domestic market in an article published on Business Today.

Increased liquidity, better price discovery, and reduced trading costs are just some of the benefits one can expect. This move is a significant step towards strengthening India's position in the global financial market.

Wasim Beg and Sakshi Chahar co-authored the article titled - "Criminal Defamation – A Potential Trial Against The Complainant?" as published in LiveLaw.

The article discusses the constitutionality of laws in relation to criminal defamation that has been questioned several times at the touchstone of freedom of speech.

Partner, G. R. Bhatia along with Associate, Sanyam Juneja authored an article titled “Revamping of the Indian Competition Act- Issues & Challenges” that has been published on Mondaq.

The article briefly covers the issues and challenges in the additional amendments made to the Competition (Amendment) Bill, 2022 which were introduced before the Lok Sabha on 7 February 2023. The additional amendments significantly expand the mandate and enlarge the powers of the Competition Commission of India (CCI).

Partners, Krishnayan Sen and Tamal Mandal authored an article on "𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐰 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭," which discusses the recent decision by the Singapore Court of Appeal in Mittal v Westbridge.

The court's ruling addressed the issue of determining the law governing the arbitration agreement in cases where the parties have not explicitly made a choice, and the arbitration takes place in Singapore.

Partner, Avisha Gupta along with Associate, Somya Yadav analyse the draft amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines & Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 ("Intermediary Guidelines") pertaining to online gaming for public consultations released by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology in an article titled "Deconstructing The Proposed Self-Regulation For Online Gaming Companies" published in Mondaq.

Partner, G R Bhatia along with Associate, Manav Gupta penned down their thoughts on 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚'𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭 in an article published on Mondaq.

The article briefly assesses the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance’s recommendation for enacting a Digital Competition Act in India, and highlights the challenges faced by competition regulators across the world in digital markets.

Partner, Abhishek Mathur along with Associate, Amay Bahri contributed to the India Chapter of the Global Legal Group International Comparative Legal Guide - Real Estate 2023
 
The India Chapter covers key topics relating to practical points and commercial terms in leasing, investment, development, and financing.

Partner, Asim Abbas along with Associates Advait Luthra and Ananya Mishra analyse the scope and applicability of the newly introduced concept of ‘𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞’ under the proposed 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐥, 2022.

Partner, Neha Sinha along with Associate, Radhika Malpani recently contributed to the India chapter of Foreign Direct Investment Regimes 2023 published by Global Legal Group covering the foreign investment policy, law and scope of application, jurisdiction and procedure, and substantive assessment.

Partner, Asim Abbas along with Associates, Ananya Mishra and Advait Luthra examine the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) existing role & responsibilities, the changes proposed by the Government of India with respect to its role in the #telecom sector, and what role should TRAI be playing in order to efficiently regulate the Indian telecom sector, in an article titled – “Telecom Regulatory Authority Of India: The Present, The Proposed, The Future”

Arjun Nihal Singh (Managing Associate) and Rajshree Chaudhary (Associate) discuss the jurisprudence of the non-poaching agreements and the position that the Competition Commission of India may adopt

Partner, Avisha Gupta along with Associate, Somya Yadav share their valuable insights with Mondaq on the Central Bank Digital Currency ("𝐂𝐁𝐃𝐂") and analyze how a CBDC could fit into the payment landscapes.

Partner, G R Bhatia and Associate, Manav Gupta authored an article titled ‘WhatsApp’s 2021 Privacy Policy – Update 2.0 from India’ and has been published online on Competition Policy International. The article deals with the intersection of Data Protection laws and Anti-trust law, amongst other things.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued a letter to all the authorized non-bank prepaid payment instruments ("PPIs"), stating that PPIs must not be loaded through credit lines, as the PPI Master Directions, 2021, do not permit the loading of PPIs from credit lines. Avisha Gupta and Ananya Mishra share their views on the questions raised on PPI-linked BNPL business models offering credit lines to the end users in an article titled - "𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐎𝐟 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐏𝐈 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐮𝐲 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐏𝐚𝐲 𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫" published in Mondaq.

Partner Designate, Astha Ojha, Luthra and Luthra Law Offices India, co-authored an article - 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞-𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐁𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 – 𝐀 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 published in Indian Journal of Projects, Infrastructure, and Energy Law (IJPIEL). The article dives into the holistic understanding of the recent plastic ban and analyses the positive impact it will have on country's sustainability and environment.

Associate, Muneeb Rashid Malik provides his insights - can executive instruction restrict the fundamental right to establish an educational institution, in an article titled, "Right To Manage An Institution" published in Greater Kashmir.

Partner, Wasim Beg and Associate, Muneeb Rashid Malik share their insights on whether Section 340 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 mandates a preliminary inquiry and an opportunity of hearing to
the would-be Accused before a complaint is made under Section 195 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 by a Court as well as discuss the scope and ambit of such preliminary inquiry in an article published
on LiveLaw.

Partner, Harish Kumar and Managing Associate, Itee Singhal from our Corporate & Regulatory Team have penned down their thoughts on few practical challenges under the revised Related Party Transactions (‘RPT’) regime that needs to be addressed for ensuring holistic implementation of the new regime.

Managing Associate, Ms. Shivi Sethi penned down her thoughts on the Government taking constructive steps toward sustainable development in an article titled ‘Understanding the Electricity (Promoting Renewable Energy through Green Energy Open Access) Rules, 2022' published in the Indian Journal of Projects, Infrastructure, and Energy Law (IJPIEL).

Luthra and Luthra Law Offices India, Associate, Amay Bahri has written an article titled ‘Analysis of the Supreme Court’s decision in Vidarbha Industries’ published on Bar & Bench.

Authored by partner, G R Bhatia, the article titled "E-Commerce and Regulation in India: E-Commerce is benign for Retail Market" published in the Regulatory Digest, Issue 10 by the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs discusses the economic rationale, competition practices, consumer protection, and way forward in the industry.

Partner, Geeta Dhania and Associate, Sakshi Mandal share their views on the recent guidelines concerning misleading advertisements.

Partner, Avisha Gupta along with Associate, Somya Yadav discusses privacy safeguards in the drone regulations and the way forward in the recent article published by Mondaq.

Partner Kunal Mehra has been quoted in an article by Global Competition Review (‘GCR’) in relation to the Overhauling of the Confidentiality Regime by the Competition Commission of India.

Partner, Asim Abbas and Associate, Ananya Mishra share their thoughts on open network protocol in an article titled ‘Analyzing The Potential Of Open Network For Digital Commerce’ published in Mondaq and Hindu Business Line.

An article titled ‘An Analysis of the Evolving Law of Abortions in Light of Roe v. Wade Judgment’ has been authored by Partner, Wasim Beg and Intern, Shaaivi Shukla. It has also been published on SCC Online.

Partner, Shinoj Koshy has authored an article titled ‘Assured increase of FDI in the insurance sector, published in India Business Law Journal

Associate, G.R. Bhatia recently authored an article titled ‘Floating Solar Power Plants – A Pandora’s Box of Potential Challenges’

‘Draft India Data Accessibility And Use Policy: More Miss(es) Than A Hit?’ is an article authored by Partner, Asim Abbas and Associate, John Simte. It has been published in Mondaq.

Here is an article authored by Partner, G.R. Bhatia published in Mondaq titled ‘Indian Competition Regime – 2021 Highlights’

Partner, Avisha Gupta and Senior Associate,Sourav Padhi have authored an article on ‘Digital Banks – The Future of Banking in India’ published by Mondaq.

Partner, Avisha Gupta has been quoted in ‘The Times Of India’ today in an article titled ‘Why South Korea move and US order on crypto can nudge other govts towards regulatory clarity’

Managing Associate, Astha Ojha has authored an article titled, “Analysis of Change in Law and Safeguard Duty on Solar Power Projects in India” published online ‘Indian Journal of Projects, Infrastructure, and Energy Law’

Partner, NEHA SINHA has authored the INDIA chapter on ‘Foreign Direct Investment Regime Report 2022’ published in ICLG.

Partner SHONALI CHOUDHRY along with Associate SRIJAN SRIVASTAVA, ably assisted by Associates ANIRUDH SINGH and Tanushri Agarwal authored an article on changes to FDI published by INDIA BUSINESS LAW JOURNAL.

An article on ‘Regulating Direct Selling In India’ published by Mondaq, authored by Partner, Jay Parikh along with Managing Associate, Varun Kumar and Associate, Saranya Lal.

'Luthra and Luthra Law Offices India’ Dispute Resolution practice group members Anant Garg and Sreejita Mitra have written an article titled ‘The Enforceability Quandary – To Grant Extension or Not?’, published by LegitEye.

India: Health Data Under The Data Protection Bill, 2021 And Recommendations Of The Joint Parliamentary Committee On Data Protection – Authors- Partner, Asim Abbas and Associate, John Simte.

Our Firm’s Corporate Practice Group Partner, Neha Sinha and Associate, Radhika Malpani have co-authored an article titled ‘Government enables FDI support for self-reliance’, published in IBLJ.

‘Bio-Fuels: Awaiting Their Policy Push!’,  an article written by Deepak Kumar Thakur and Puspak Chamariya, published in Mondaq..

Luthra and Luthra Law Offices India corporate practice group partner Neha Sinha and associate Radhika Malpani have co-authored an article titled ‘Unified Framework by SEBI for Share-based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity Shares: Understanding the Key Changes’, published in LegitEye.

Our firm’s corporate practice group Partner, Jay Parikh and Senior Associate Ayushi Toshniwal have co-authored an article titled ‘Amendments to FDI in the telecom services sector’, published in IBLJ.

Our Firm’s Corporate Practice Group Partner Kanchan Sinha and Associate Muskan Agrawal have co-authored an article titled ‘Vishaka Guidelines, POSH Laws and the New Normal of Pandemic’, published in LegitEye.

“An Insight into Indian Regulatory Framework vis-à-vis SPAC” written by Rajiv Luthra, and co-authored by Harish Kumar and Itee Singhal. This article was published in the 12th Annual CII Financial Markets Summit Compendium.

‘Analysing The Drone Rules’, co-authored by Geeta Dhania and Rohan Singh, published in Mondaq.

Luthra and Luthra Law Offices India partners' Rajiv K. Luthra, Asim Abbas and Geeta Dhania have co-authored an article titled ‘Uniform Gaming Laws: Need of the Hour in India‘, published in Prime Database Group’s – The Prime Directory, 2021.

Partner Faisal Sherwani and Associate Arwen Ahamad co-authored an article on IT Rules 2021 published in Bar & Bench.

Our Firm’s TMT practice group partner Asim Abbas shares his views in an article titled ‘Satcom: The great Indian auction dilemma’ published by ETTelecom. Two of the country’s leading telecom players – richest Indian Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel helmed by billionaire Sunil Mittal, whose Bharti Global owns a stake in satellite internet company OneWeb, hold divergent views on the way the government should allocate airwaves.

Our Firm’s Dispute Resolution group Partner, Faisal Sherwani has authored an article titled ‘Online gaming industry is not dicey, give gambling a chance’ published in The Economic Times.

Our Firm’s Founder and Managing Partner, Rajiv K Luthra and Corporate Practice Group Partner, Shinoj Koshy have provided an overview on Doing Business in India, published by Thomson Reuters Practical Law.

The essence of SPACs lies in neutralizing capital market boundaries and a regulatory framework is imperative to its growth in India. A MUST READ by Vipin Sharma, Managing Associate, Luthra and Luthra Law Offices India.

Luthra and Luthra Law Offices India corporate practice group partner Sumithra Suresh and associate Arunima Vijay have co-authored an article titled ‘Straightening the winding road for MNCs going private’ published in India Business Law Journal.

An article titled, ‘Downstream investments by NRIs are not foreign investments‘ authored by Partner, Shinoj Koshy and Associate, Purvi Khanna published in India Business Law Journal.

Our Firm’s Founder & Managing Partner Rajiv K Luthra and Projects, Energy and Infrastructure Group Partner Pallavi Bedi have authored a chapter in The Law Reviews (TLR) titled ‘The Project Finance Law Review: Project Finance Arrangements in General‘.