The Draft Amendment to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021

Introduction Due to recent advancements in technology and artificial intelligence there have been numerous incidents of misuse of synthetically generated information like deepfakes, misinformation and other unlawful content. This has caused damages to numerous individuals, violating their privacy and harming various users. Generative artificial intelligence has the ability to create false information infringing on the... Continue Reading →

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ESG Litigation in India: When Promoter Commitments Become Courtroom Evidence

Author: Nitin Jain  Keywords: ESG litigation India, SEBI enforcement ESG, shareholder derivative suits India, promoter liability ESG, securities class action India, greenwashing litigation Meta Description: ESG misstatements are triggering shareholder litigation, SEBI enforcement, and promoter liability in India. A disputes partner examines the litigation risks behind corporate ESG commitments. In the two decades that I've... Continue Reading →

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The wave of e-nomination – From Banking to Succession

With the introduction of the Banking Companies (Nomination) Rules, 20251(Rules), the government aims to create a robust mechanism to streamline the process for nominating beneficiaries for bank deposits, articles in safe custody, and safety lockers held by banking companies across India. The rules significantly modernize the existing system through the incorporation of digital authentication, thereby... Continue Reading →

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IPO-Ready? Why Exchanges Care Deeply About Your ‘Chain of Agreements’

Author: Archana Balasubramanian Have you been or heard from an IPO aspirant encountering unexpected delays or rejections during SEBI scrutiny on their path to listing? Despite planning initial public offerings having collected three years of audited financials, compliance certifications, board restructuring, and the draft red herring prospectus? The delays are not because their financials are weak,... Continue Reading →

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Promoters and ESG: The New Non-Negotiable in India’s Capital Markets

Author: Archana Balasubramanian For decades, promoters preparing for initial public offerings focused on financial metrics, operational scale, and market positioning. The implicit understanding was simple: deliver strong earnings growth, maintain clean audits, and manage stakeholder relationships. The rest would fall into place. That calculus has fundamentally changed. Today's capital markets—particularly in India where regulatory evolution... Continue Reading →

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Gigged Out? Why E-Commerce Platforms Must Prepare for a Festive Season Compliance Test

Author: Nitin Jain India's festive season is poised to generate record-breaking gig workforce demand, with estimates suggesting over 500,000 temporary jobs across e-commerce, logistics, and warehousing. However, this celebratory spike may also bring unprecedented legal scrutiny to platform employment practices that have evolved in regulatory gray areas. The scale of seasonal hiring creates unique legal... Continue Reading →

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