INSIGHTS

Introduction : Every product begins as an idea, but not every idea gets the rights of invention. After the prototype and before the product is on the store shelf, there is a very important step that gets little attention. The problem is that products are created, tested, produced, and developed in terms of all marketing activities by the company but the role of patent policy is often taken into account just at the stage when the product is going to be sold. But the delay in f

Introduction : A new tax era has begun which came into force from April 1, 2026, notified by CBDT making the most significant overhaul of direct tax in over six decades. A lot of changes have been introduced and many are kept the same just by changing sections. The new Act emerged as a restructured statute built around a single, simplified idea “Tax year” in place earlier confusing Introduction terms Like “previous Year” and assessment Year” that have been in the system for

Introduction : Consumer commerce has undergone a transformation in India due to the growth of online marketplaces, and the e-commerce market is expected to reach a value of US$90 billion in 2025 and US$250 billion by 2030. Issues such as receiving faulty products, fake reviews, counterfeit items and delayed refunds can impact large numbers of consumers in one fell swoop as millions of people increasingly go online to shop. When consumer harm is systemic, not individual, quest

Introduction : Interim measures under Section-9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 19961 are significant in safeguarding the interests of the parties concerned during the pre-arbitration stage or during the arbitration proceedings. This is because the parties involved in a commercial dispute usually seek assistance from the court when they need urgent protection regarding their assets, for keeping the matters in status quo, or avoiding any irreparable damage till the da

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