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Introduction For over 160 years, the Indian Penal Code (IPC) served as the backbone of India’s criminal justice system. Drafted in 1860 by Lord Macaulay during British rule, it laid down the legal definitions of crimes and punishments across the country. But on July 1, 2024, India entered a new legal era. The IPC, along with the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) and the Indian Evidence Act, was replaced by three new criminal laws which is the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), th

Introduction Climate litigation refers to the use of legal action to address issues related to climate change. It often involves individuals, organizations, or even governments suing corporations or state authorities for their role in contributing to greenhouse gas emissions or failing to take adequate climate action. At its core, climate litigation aims to hold powerful entities accountable for environmental harm, ensure compliance with national and international climate com

Introduction: The Rise of Parallel Markets in the Metaverse Growth of metaverse has led to parallel markets which exist parallel to the traditional marketplaces and is a digital pillar of pixels. The metaverse has become a blossoming digital marketplace where individuals purchase, trade, and display virtual products, including NFT handbags and avatars clothes and branded digital collectibles. They have started to change the nature of the brand-customer interaction, acquiring

Bangalore, widely known as the Silicon Valley of India , is home to a thriving ecosystem of technology companies, start‑ups, R&D centers, and multinational corporations. To serve this dynamic business environment, Khurana & Khurana, Advocates and IP Attorneys  has established a strong presence in Bangalore, offering comprehensive legal and intellectual property services across South India. Consistently recognized among the leading law firms in Bangalore and India  by independ

The Intersection of Innovation Policy and Judicial Standards. In India, the confluence of policy on innovation and judicial standards is witnessing paradigm shifts as technology finds its way into the legal framework to improve access to justice, efficiency, and transparency. There are the Supreme Court AI portal called SUPACE, and the e-Courts Project Phase III, which employ artificial intelligence to boost legal research, automate routine judicial work, and streamline case

Introduction: Regulatory Catalysts in Global IP ecosystem in India The corporate structure   of India, which has been driven by the 15% increase in the inflow of foreign direct investment known as FDI to USD 25 billion during the first half of 2025, is increasingly relying on transfers of intellectual property (IP) technology across borders in order to be innovative. Through the entertainment technology industry which includes AI-based content personalization, virtual reality

INTRODUCTION India's financial infrastructure is transforming at a rapid pace with fintech innovation and the advent of blockchain technology but the country's securities law framework is nevertheless not adequately equipped to handle new forms of digital funding such as equity crowdfunding and Security Token Offerings (STOs). While the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956 (SCRA), the Companies Act, 2013, and regulations issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of I

There has been an enormous shift in the landscape of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in India in the last decade, not only due to strategic corporate expansion but also due to the opportunities of distressed assets. Having Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) being a systematic approach to corporate insolvency resolution, the acquisition of troubled businesses through the distressed asset M&A has become a complex procedure that allows the investor to procure a running bu

Introduction: Governance Evolution in India’s Corporate Framework The corporate structure in India, which is dominated by family-owned business and which form more than 60% of the listed companies and provide approximately 70% of the GDP in 2025, still remains careful to reconcile the principles of control by the promoters and protection to the minority shareholders. As the monetization of intellectual property (IP) gains pace, and licensing receivables hit INR 45,000 crore i

Introduction: Catalyzing IP Monetization in a Volatile Fiscal Environment The startup ecosystem in India which accommodates more than 120,000 businesses that have an estimated valuation of USD 450 billion by 2025 is increasingly using intellectual property (IP) as a security capital to finance their growth. The growth in IP-backed lending was 28% compared to the year before to INR 15,000 crore, which was matched with the maturity of the venture debt market. This expansion, wh

Abstract In the digital age, we have seen the rise of influencer culture, which has put into the hands of individuals the power to shape what consumers think of products and how brands are perceived via endorsers and sponsored content. While this has brought about new marketing and communication tools, it has also brought forth very important legal and ethical issues. This blog looks at the legal structure that governs influencer marketing, which we see play out in laws like

Introduction The tension between intellectual property rights (IPR) and right to human health is one of the most politically influenced challenges in modern public international law. The central and fundamental inconsistency within this conflict is that the patent system designed for the very purpose of encouraging innovation of vital drugs, renders them inaccessible and unaffordable especially for those who need it the most, showing a direct link amongst patents, prices and

In 2024, Mumbai Centre of International Arbitration has reported a 48% increase in arbitral fillings , emphasising the growing arbitration in streamlining corporate disputes in a fast-tracked manner. [1]  In Company Law, incorporation of arbitration clauses in Articles of Association has become a focal point of discussion amid rising disputes between shareholders. [2]   The Companies Act, 2013  marked a paradigm shift in the corporate governance by codifying the framework wit

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has recently invited stakeholder feedback on permitting Multi-Disciplinary Partnership (MDP) firms in India. The consultation process, up to 30 September 2025, can bring about a revolutionary shift in professional services by making it possible for professionals from different disciplines to practice under one roof.   Now, India's regulatory environment requires chartered accountancy, company secretarial practice, law, and actuarial sci

Introduction  The “Geographical Indication Tag” have a deep meaning inculcated within itself. The word “Geography” includes  any...

Introduction In   May  this year, the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (“ IBBI ”) announced the Fourth Amendment Regulations,...

In India’s rapidly growing innovation economy, businesses are increasingly realizing the importance of safeguarding their intellectual...

INTRODUCTION The recognition of the sexual harassment at the workplace began in India began with the landmark case of Vishaka v. State of...

A five-judge bench of the Supreme Court delivered its judgement resolving the key issues in the case ‘Central Organization for Railway...

INTRODUCTION Company Administration refers to the rules, regulations, and methodologies that a company or an organization follows to...