ArticleNew Startup. New Ideas. New IP.Change is synonymous with Startups. Startup teams are constantly innovating, exchanging new ideas, conducting new experiments, and learning new lessons along the way. IndiaIntellectual PropertyObhan Mason
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ArticleAdducing Evidence Under Section 34 Of The Arbitration ActIt has been well established that proceedings under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 ("the Act") are summary in nature.IndiaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationObhan Mason
ArticleDelhi High Court's Practice Directions On Renewal Of Bank Guarantees, During The Pendency Of ProceedingsSection 126 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, states that guarantee means a contract to perform the promise or discharge the liability of a third person...IndiaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationObhan Mason
ArticleDirector Of A Company Cannot Be Made A Party To Arbitration Under The 'Group Of Companies' DoctrineSubsequent to the Supreme Court's judgment in the case of Cox & Kings Ltd. v. SAP India Pvt. Ltd (discussed here) pertaining to the ‘Group of Companies' doctrine...IndiaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationObhan Mason
ArticleIncrorporating And Enforcing An Arbitration Clause From Another Contract: Why Specific Reference Is EssentialIn recent years, arbitration has become one of the most popular methods of resolving commercial disputes.IndiaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationObhan Mason
ArticleSolution To Multiplicity Of Arbitral TribunalsArbitration that was once supposed to be the panacea for the woes of litigation, has now become complex and expensive due to several factorsIndiaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationObhan Mason
ArticleWelcome Back, Mr Chips! Delhi High Court Restores PepsiCo's Potato RightsIn a continuation of the long-drawn out big ticket litigation between PepsiCo and potato farmers, a Division Bench of the Delhi High Court...IndiaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationObhan Mason
ArticleFantasy Sports: Fantasy Or Reality? Impact Of Gambling LegislationOnline fantasy sports gaming is booming in India and has in a short span become a prominent form of online gaming in the country, despite legal and regulatory challenges.IndiaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentObhan Mason
ArticleCollection Of Children's Data Under The Digital Personal Data Protection Act: Not Child's Play AnymoreThe protection of children's personal data has and continues to present regulatory and practical challenges for lawmakers, businesses...IndiaPrivacyObhan Mason
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ArticleEmerging Trends In Data Privacy In India: Anticipations For 2025 And BeyondIn August 2023, India witnessed a pivotal shift in its data privacy regulatory landscape with the enactment of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act...IndiaPrivacyObhan Mason
ArticleA Closer Look At The Apex Court's Decision On Bona Fides Of An Additional Issue Of SharesRecently, on June 15, 2023, the Supreme Court of India upheld the largely disproportionate allotment of shares in favour of one group of shareholders of a private limited company...IndiaCorporate/Commercial LawObhan Mason
ArticleBinding Non-Signatories To An Arbitration Through The Group Of Companies' DoctrineIt has been well established that consent from parties is a prerequisite to an arbitration.This characteristic of an arbitration ensures that it is only the parties to an arbitration agreement thatIndiaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationObhan Mason
ArticleLegal Implications Of Social Media "Likes": Section 67 Of The IT ActIn a recent judgment, the Allahabad High Court (Court) made an important distinction between liking a post and sharing a post on social media platforms.IndiaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentObhan Mason
ArticleCCPA Guidelines Tighten The Noose Around Misleading AdsWhen was the last time you were baited by an advertisement into believing something was priced attractively only to discover that there was a catch to the purchase?...IndiaConsumer ProtectionObhan Mason
ArticleNew Norms On Company Names To Take Effect From September 1, 2021On July 22, 2021, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs notified the Companies (Incorporation) Fifth Amendment Rules, 2021 ("Amendment")...IndiaCorporate/Commercial LawObhan Mason
ArticleRelated Party Transactions: How Close Is Too Close?Related party transactions have once again found themselves the subject of public scrutiny due to occurrences at InterGlobe Aviation Limited ("Interglobe"),IndiaCorporate/Commercial LawObhan Mason
ArticleLet Numbers Talk: Branding Numeric Trademarks In IndiaIs your brand ready for the numeric revolution? The "2929" Delhi High Court decision signals a pivotal shift, proving numbers can be powerful, distinctive trademarks in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.IndiaIntellectual PropertyObhan Mason