Analysis of the guidelines published by the Government for influencers and celebrities in respect of endorsements on social media platforms
The Department of Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution has published (on January 20, 2023) guidelines to be adhered by influencers and celebrities in respect of endorsements on social media platforms.
Analysis of the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2022
India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (‘MeitY’) recently released the (long-awaited) draft Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2022 (‘DPDP Bill’) on November 18, 2022, and solicited all relevant stakeholders to submit their suggestions and comments (no later than December 17, 2022). The DPDP Bill constitutes the latest in a series of draft legislation propagated …
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FTX fiasco and the need for a crypto regulatory framework
The world of crypto has been wracked with one piece of bad news after another ever since the global economic downturn influenced by the Russia-Ukraine war. The newest fiasco which has now led to a near wipeout of the market values of major cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin was the fall of FTX, one of the …
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Why should one consider making a Will?
Everyone at some point of time becomes anxious about what will happen to his belongings after his death and wants to ensure that the life he has lived has been worthwhile. The outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic has already provided everyone enough reasons to be prepared for any uncertain event. Life and death are uncertain and …
REGULATORY FRAMEWORK OF ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT FUND (AIF) IN INDIA
A few years ago, the only way to accumulate financial assets in India was to invest in conventional investment categories like equities, bonds, real estate, FDs, etc. With a growing population of high-net-worth individuals in the nation, there is a rising need for unorthodox investment possibilities.
SEBI makes changes to regulations for Alternative Investment Funds
Alternative Investment Funds (AIF) are funds acting as privately pooled investment vehicles and are established or incorporated in India as per the provisions of the SEBI (Alternative Investment Funds) Regulations, 2012 as provided and administered by the Securities and Exchanges Board of India (SEBI) which is the official sectoral regulator for AIFs. AIFs aim to …
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CENTRAL BANK DIGITAL CURRENCY IN INDIA
In a world where everything is at your fingertips, users now expect quicker and easier payments from any location at any given point in time. In the field of payment and settlement systems, India has always been a nation that has encouraged innovation and growth. Numerous payment mechanisms have been developed over the years for …
LEGAL CHALLENGES FACED BY E-SPORTS
INTRODUCTION The onset of the lockdown brought a halt to the world. However, the only industry which was not just unaffected by the lockdown but has also witnessed remarkable progress was eSports Industry. The advent of the digital era and the rapid increase in advancements in technology coupled with the proscription of popular virtual games …
The legality of Cryptocurrency in India
Introduction With the exponential development and unprecedented advancements in the field of technology in India, especially with the emergence of COVID-19, the fintech sector has been on a path of constant rise. With the gaining popularity and awareness amongst the people of India with respect to cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin, Ripple, Dogecoin, etc., many have …
Newly Notified Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rule 2021
Introduction The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (“Ministry”) on 25th February 2021 notified the Information Technology (Guideline for Intermediaries and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 (“Rules”) to regulate digital media, social media companies and over the top (“OTT”) platforms. The Rules also provides provisions pertaining to publishers of news through digital media (“Digital …