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Introduction : The real estate industry is growing at a rapid pace in India, and the sector is poised to play a crucial role in the nation’s economic development and urbanization in the years to come. Joint Development Agreements (“JDAs”) have become increasingly popular as urban land becomes more and more limited, whereby landowners contribute their land and developers commit to construction and the execution of the project. In recent years, however, the use of JDAs has give

Introduction : The way people purchase and sell high-end goods has been revolutionized by the global luxury resale market. High-end watches, clothing, accessories, and handbags are no longer limited to upscale boutiques; instead, they are increasingly traded on online resale platforms that guarantee sustainability, affordability, and authenticity. These platforms have made luxury goods more accessible, but they have also created complicated trademark problems, especially when

Introduction : Consider using social media and listening to someone who has the voice, the cadence, the style of Taylor Swift and endorsing a product that she never used or a song that she never wrote. Millions listen, share and believe it. Days later, one finds that the whole audio was created by AI, without any recording, no studio, no contract signed. So, the question is if no original Taylor Swift recording was copied, then what is being infringed? In January 2024, sexual

Introduction : Regional Handicrafts in India embodies a blend of cultural heritage and traditional knowledge passed through the generations. These crafts are often deeply rooted in the customs, and geographical characteristics of a particular region. The rapid expansion of the digital and e-commerce market has transformed the commercial landscape along which these goods circulate. The rise of e-commerce platforms, social media channels, websites, and other online marketplaces

Introduction : Social media has changed the relationship between people and brands. A decade ago, brand engagement was largely driven by purchasing products through advertisements or recommendations from trusted people. Today, consumers actively participate in shaping and promoting a brand's identity through memes, digital illustrations, aesthetic edits, social media pages and other countless forms. These creative spaces, commonly referred to as fan- created brand communities

Introduction : The Union Budget 2026 has revisited one of the most debated issues in Indian corporate tax law: what is the appropriate tax treatment for a company's choice to distribute excess cash to shareholders via dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment for capital expansion ? For the second time in less than two years, the government has altered the nature of buyback proceeds, transitioning them away from the dividend structure and reverting to the capital gains system effe

Introduction : Intellectual Property (IP) in technology sectors consists of trademarks, copyrights, and patents. Apart from this, one of the most valuable assets is the screen of the interface- the layout, arrangement of icons, transitions and animations or even the ease of operating the website, matters as much as the technology working in the background. This is significant in today’s world when businesses are giving priority to user experience instead of just focussing on

Introduction : The Income tax Rules,2026 have changed the way employers approach payroll and tax compliance. Payroll is no longer restricted only to calculate the salary; Now, it requires careful verification of employee declaration, timely deduction of tax, accurate record keeping and regular reporting. In this practice, the businesses that maintain their updated payroll system are less likely to face notices, penalties and employee complaints. This Blog will discuss the ope

Introduction : In the modern digital economy, data has become one of the most valuable assets in corporate transactions. As mergers and acquisitions increasingly involve data-driven businesses, due diligence extends beyond financial and technological assessments to include data privacy, regulatory compliance, and governance. Identifying data-related risks early helps protect deal value, minimize legal exposure, and ensure a smooth post-acquisition integration. Corporate merge

Introduction : The deal was easy, but no one signed anything. The users clicked through, Google searched it, and publishers wrote it. Traffic went to sources; advertising money went to the eyeballs; and Google’s incredible market force was built on the premise that it was a map of the web, not a place to go. This flawed, disputed, but internally consistent agreement prevailed for about 20 years. Now, AI Overviews has come into the picture, and that deal is starting to fall ap

Introduction : A fundamental principle of corporate governance is that those who hold power within a company should be held accountable for their actions. This principle is well-known. According to the Companies Act, 2013, directors are subject to fiduciary duties, statutory obligations, and personal liability, while the Board of Directors is responsible for managing a company's affairs. It is not always the case that board members are solely responsible for making significan

Introduction : International intellectual property (IP) strategy has long been shaped by an important cognitive bias: the "default territory list" problem. The instinctive response of a company ready to take a new product from R&D to a global patent portfolio is to send the patents through a predetermined list of jurisdictions usually limited to the USA, the main European countries, and the major Asian manufacturing centres. This playbook simply focuses on filing patents as a