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Introduction : If you have ever found yourself in the uncomfortable position of explaining to a client why the tax authorities wanted to treat a seemingly innocuous long term lease assignment as a taxable supply, you are in good company. Developers have been complaining, and quite rightly so, that the assignment of long-term leasehold rights in industrial plots (GIDC land allotments in Gujarat, MIDC plot allotments in Maharashtra and similar rights in other states) have been

Introduction : India's semiconductor ambition has entered a new phase. With the Government of India approving India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0, backed by an overall outlay of approximately ₹1,27,500 crore (US$15.3 billion), the discussion has shifted from whether India can build a semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem to where the investments are actually flowing and which technology segments are expected to benefit the most. While much of the media attention continues t

Introduction : What if you could witness the famous Indian victory over the ‘unbeatable’ West Indies in the 1983 World Cup final in a completely different way? Ultra-High-Definition streaming quality, multi-angle synthetic replays, virtual camera movements that never existed, and commentary from your favourite modern-day commentators. Surely an exciting prospect, right? Synthetic Broadcast Replays, a technological extension of ‘synthetic broadcasts’ originated in Australia in

Introduction : Creativity is often built upon already existing works in this digital age. Modern expression frequently borrows from original content, be it from memes and satire to parody videos and remixed songs. No matter how transformative and socially valuable these uses can be, they raise a critica; legal question which is: where does inspiration end and infringement begins. The rights of copyright holders with the public interest in free expression and creativity is bal

Introduction : Beyond Residential Real Estate In recent times, the traditional approach of having development projects which are limited to a particular purpose such as residential apartments is fast disappearing in favour of projects comprising residential apartments along with offices, retail stores, hotel and recreational facilities within the same development project. Such mixed-use developments have come to be viewed as the preferred urban planning method in the wake of

Introduction : Most franchisors and franchisees never think about dispute resolution terms in their franchise contracts : as long as both sides are satisfied with the ongoing payments of royalties for the use of the franchisor’s trademark and observe all standards, renewals are signed, audits are made, and everything goes smoothly. Nevertheless, when the moment comes that one party wants to terminate the agreement as soon as possible while the other wants to prolong it as lon

Introduction : Cross-border remittance transfers of funds across national boundaries sit at the operational core of much of the startup economy. An Indian SaaS company invoicing a client abroad, a marketplace paying gig workers overseas, an e-commerce startup collecting export proceeds, or a venture receiving offshore investment are all, in law, participants in cross-border remittance transactions. India has long remained among the largest recipients of inward personal remitt

Introduction : The expansion of fintech has revolutionized the financial services industry by allowing financial institutions, including banks and Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) to engage with technology companies to provide digital payments, lending, embedded finance, and other financial innovations. While such alliances promote innovation and enhance the customer experience, they also bring in legal, regulatory, and operational challenges. As regulated entities hav

Introduction : The digital economy is rapidly transforming from a marketplace confined to websites and e-commerce platforms into immersive virtual environments where users can purchase, sell, display and interact with digital assets. A shopper today can buy a pair of sneakers, put them on an avatar and walk that avatar through a virtual store that looks remarkably like the flagship outlet on the high street. The metaverse can be defined as interconnected virtual spaces that h

Introduction : Although the gig economy generated flexible employment opportunities, it exposed serious gaps in India’s labour law framework, including its minimum wage guarantees, even after working long hours, the benefit of a provident fund, health insurance, job security, or effective grievance resolution mechanisms. From Delivery Streets to Parliamentary Debate On the 5th Day of December, 2025, Raghav Chadha thuds ‘10-Minute Delivery Culture’ and highlights the stark tru

Introduction : “A gesture lasts a second. A brand can last forever. For the most forward - thinking companies in the world, these two facts are no longer in conflict - they are a strategy” Imagine hearing that gentle chime when you unlock an iPhone, or seeing a superhero's fictitious cape swoosh past, or a waiter performing an elegant flourish before serving your dinner. Each of these experiences has been created with precision and engineering, is registered as a trademark, p

Introduction : If you are in this modern world with startups, a brand is the most valuable asset of a startup. Memorable names, logos, tag lines and digital identities have become commonplace in the startup world for establishing consumer recognition and market presence. However, a lot of startups invest in marketing and product launch without giving trademark clearance or legal due diligence. This negligence often becomes the cause of trademark conflicts, the re-branding exp