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In the digital era, the public at large depends on social media for news, entertainment, etc. People's dependence on social media is very dangerous at this time since there is a high risk of it being abused.

On April 22, 2026, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (“MeitY”) notified the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 (“PROGA”) and its underlying rules (“PROGA Rules”), constituted the Online Gaming Authority of India (“Gaming Authority”) and granted powers of investigation to the cyber cell officers to investigate offences under PROGA.

On January 2, 2023, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India ("MeitY") invited comments from the public on a host of proposed amendments to the IT...

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting ("MIB") notified the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021

As we move toward 2025, the global regulatory environment is poised for significant changes, influenced by rapid technological advancements, heightened sustainability efforts, and the increasing complexity of international business. Global trends such as tighter data protection regulations, including the EU's GDPR and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), are setting a global standard for privacy and data security laws...

The Information Technology (Intermediaries Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021 ("New Rules") were notified by the Ministry of Electronics...

Under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, an "Occupancy Certificate" means a certificate issued by the local authorities permitting a building to be legally occupied.

In today's volatile world, businesses face a myriad of risks—from economic disruptions and cybersecurity breaches to rapid technological advancements like cloud computing and artificial intelligence.

On 2 July 2025, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) issued a significant notification amending the Aadhaar (Enrolment and Update) Regulations, 2016. Notified under the authority of Section 54(1) and (2) of the Aadhaar...

With the arrival of the second wave of Covid-19 in India, the work-from-home situation has remained the new normal.

His Majesty's Treasury (HM Treasury) of the United Kingdom (UK) has formally recognised India's Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) as a qualifying carbon pricing mechanism under the United Kingdom's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).

The Delhi Fire Service (Amendment) Rules, 2025, notified by the Lieutenant Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi on 26 May 2026 under Section 63 of the Delhi Fire Service Act, 2007...

The new Act will significantly impact e-commerce, digital marketing and advertising standards.

In January 2025, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) issued draft guidelines on E-Commerce - Principles and Guidelines for Self-Governance (BIS Guidelines) with respect to the self-governance of e-commerce operations in the best interests of consumers and other stakeholders.

For most of the last decade, e-commerce compliance in India has been a question of what a platform says: the disclosures on a product page, the terms in a policy, the identity of a seller. The Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) (Amendment) Rules, 2026 change the question. They reach into how a platform is built and how it behaves, its ranking logic, its discount displays, its interface design and its use of consumer data, and make those matters of compliance rather than of commercial discretion. Notified on 9 September 2026 and effective from 1 January 2027, the amendments give businesses a defined, and short, runway to adapt.

In Part I of ELP's three-part series relating to product quality standard regulations applicable in India (BIS Standards), the overall regulatory environment in India and India's commitment at WTO was discussed at a macro level.

Contract drafting is amongst the most important traits and art in armor of any outstanding legal professional.

Statutory compliance ensures the effective implementation of social security laws, safeguarding employee welfare and promoting ethical organizational practices.