India’s New Data Protection Law: Simply Put

Introduction In a significant move, The Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023 has been approved by both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, receiving final assent from the President on 11th August 2023. Now officially the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (“the Act”), this development marks a pivotal moment for safeguarding online privacy of... Continue Reading →

Navigating Hotel Gift Card Laws and Regulations in India

This research article has been written for Techsembly, a Sabre Company, and first published at Techsembly.com on 21st November 2023. Gift cards play a pivotal role in the hospitality industry, offering significant value and revenue-making potential. These versatile instruments provide guests with the opportunity to experience the services and amenities of a hotel, generating revenue... Continue Reading →

DIRECTORS AND APPOINTMENT UNDER COMPANIES ACT

Introduction Corporate governance is one of the important elements for the functioning of a company. In today’s times the merit of companies is also evaluated based on their corporate governance practices by the stakeholders and potential clients, investors, and customers. Efficient corporate governance is sometimes synonymous with compliance with laws, regulations and guidelines issued by... Continue Reading →

Advertisements targeting children – An overview of Indian legal scenario

Until recently, India's only advertising regulation was the Advertising Standards Code of India (ASCI). In 2022, Section 8 of CCPA Guidelines, issued by ASCI[3], specifically addresses advertisements directed at children. This section aligns with ASCI Code's Section 3.2[4], emphasizing the importance of responsible advertising practices.

A Balancing Act: Ease of Doing Business vis-à-vis Offences under Companies Act, 2013

Introduction On 1 February 2023, Hon’ble Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in her budget speech stated that “[f]or enhancing ease of doing business, more than 39,000 compliances have been reduced and more than 3,400 legal provisions have been decriminalized. For furthering the trust-based governance, we have introduced the Jan Vishwas Bill to amend 42 Central Acts.... Continue Reading →

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