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Introduction : Each extra click that consumers have to take to cancel a subscription, each pre-ticked checkbox that puts an object in a shopping cart, every countdown timer that creates urgency when it does not exist is now a regulatory concern, not a design decision. Academics and regulators call these "dark patterns" because they are interface strategies designed for conversion, retention, and revenue, not clarity. In this blog, the legal framework of dark patterns in app

Introduction : Succession planning for a family business is a delicate subject. Founders of family-owned businesses often rely on oral understandings and family agreements in relation to future ownership and management of their business. This approach may be adequate as long as the founder retains majority ownership and control. However, upon his or her retirement or incapacitation, disputes may erupt in relation to ownership of shares, management control and entitlement to b

Introduction : The regional cuisine and spices of India have their own unique agro-climatic specificity that is not found anywhere else in the world. There is the uniqueness of the Darjeeling hills' terroir, the alluvial soil of the Indo-Gangetic plain that gives Basmati its distinct aroma, the altitude and volcanic soil that give unique characteristics to the Coorg's Arabica coffee beans. This specificity has received its legal recognition through the Geographical Indication

Introduction : The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (the "DPDP Act"), changes how India approaches personal data by establishing one primary principle: consent. However, what is not known by many is the fact that the statute requires that not only is consent obtained but that the data fiduciary can explain how consent has been obtained and from where the data was obtained. Section 6(10) places the responsibility on the data fiduciary to show that a legally valid not

Introduction : The Indian gaming industry, which involves real-money, is facing its great depression and survival test. As on 27th May, 2026, The Supreme Court of India has delivered a landmark verdict in the cases of DGGI v. Gameskraft Technologies. The Court upheld the constitutional validity of the financial landscape of a 28% Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate applied retrospectively on the full face value of player deposits. By providing a distinction between “games of sk

Introduction : The increasing use of commercial fraud and the ease with which assets can be transferred across the globe in different International jurisdictions have transformed asset recovery into one of the most challenging aspects of commercial litigation. Fraudsters frequently with very much ease and less effort use complex corporate structures, shell entities, digital payment systems and international jurisdictions to conceal or dissipate assets before legal proceedings

Introduction : The international trade of refurbished machines and electronics is in a tricky middle ground. They are not new products, so it doesn't matter if the manufacturer has a list price. They are not scrap, therefore a nominal value or a salvage value will not stand up to the test. They are also seldom exactly like anything the customs officer has seen before, as each refurbished unit will have its own history of wear, repair, replacement of components, and depreciati

Introduction : A brochure is often the first document on which a homebuyer relies before paying booking money. Renderings of landscaped gardens, promised clubhouses, and the stated carpet area figures are often relied upon by buyers in deciding whether to purchase. When the delivered unit does not match the promised specifications - the swimming pool is gone, the 'sea-facing' view is blocked, or the carpet area is smaller than stated - the promoter is accused of false and mis

Introduction : Cybersecurity is now no longer an information technology (IT) issue, but a corporate governance and board accountability issue. A major incident in the cyber world can result in the ability to disrupt the business, loss of confidential or personal information, financial loss, loss of confidence in the market, and legal, contractual and regulatory exposure to a company. Rather than just a question of whether a company was attacked, the question is whether a comp

Introduction : India's online gaming industry has evolved from a mere pastime to a digital economy. This economy was valued at INR 232 billion in 2024 and is estimated to reach INR 316 billion by 2027. For decades, the Indian Judicial system has built a firm line between games of skill, where a player's capability determines the end result, where in games of chance, luck decides the end result. The Goods and Services Tax Amendment Act 2023 imposed 28% tax on the full face val

Introduction : In every discussion at the boardroom regarding artificial intelligence, the debate seems to end up at a crossroad. On the one hand, there is the need to embrace innovation, approve pilots, vendor agreements and experimentation to stay ahead of the curve. However, there is also a quiet, persistent concern about the risks and liabilities in case things go awry. This is especially so considering the risks that AI poses in terms of prejudice, brand damage and data

Introduction : A blockchain is the name of a digital ledger which safely and immutably records data in blocks which are connected in a chain. Since the data stored in the blockchain are immutable, all we have to do is to trust the data entrant. The blockchain technology is a new way of sharing data securely through computers and this is called “Distributed Ledger Technology”. The first implementation of the block chain was in 2009 in Bitcoin’s Public Blockchain. Blockchain te