INTRODUCTION India’s online gaming industry has entered a new and transformative regulatory era. On 1 May 2026, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (“MeitY”) brought into force the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Rules, 2026 (“Rules”), thereby operationalising the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 (“Gaming Act” or “Act”). Together, the
INTRODUCTION The Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs has introduced the Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 on 23rd March 2026, proposing a wide range of amendments to the Companies Act, 2013 and the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008. The amendments are aimed at improving the ease of doing business in India, lowering the compliance
INTRODUCTION The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), through its notification dated 14 November 2025, issued the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 (“DPDP Rules”). These Rules operationalize India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (“DPDP Act”), establishing a citizen-centric framework for the responsible use of personal data. The DPDP Act, read with the
Introduction The Labour laws in India have undergone massive reforms. The laws related to labour were predominantly framed during the British era and required updating. The Central Government through its notification issued by the Ministry of Labour and Employment, dated 21st November, 2025, announced the implementation of the he Code on Wages, 2019 (“Wage Code“),
INTRODUCTION The Indian arbitration system has undergone massive changes in the recent years. The parent legislation brought into force in the year 1996, called as Arbitration and Conciliation Act of 1996 (the “Arbitration Act”) has since then undergone significant transformation. In 2015 the Act was amended to minimize judicial interference and make India an arbitration
INTRODUCTION In a bid to usher in sweeping reforms, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2025 (“Amendment Bill”) in the Lok Sabha on 12 August 2025. The proposed legislation represents a significant overhaul of India’s corporate insolvency framework, seeking to address critical challenges that have emerged under the Insolvency
INTRODUCTION For any business seeking to establish a brand in India, trademark registration should be treated as a preliminary legal priority—ideally undertaken before making significant investments in marketing, product development, or brand promotion. In India, trademarks are governed by the Trade Mark Act of 1999 and the Trade Mark Rules of 2017. The Indian trademark
INTRODUCTION India has seen tremendous growth in the past few years, also because of foreign investments into the country. FDI has seen a sharp inflow especially on account of the government boost in the manufacturing sector. India comprises of various states and union territories, one such upcoming state for investments related opportunities in Madhya Pradesh.
INTRODUCTION India has seen tremendous growth in the past few years, also because of foreign investments into the country. FDI has seen a sharp inflow especially on account of the government boost in the manufacturing sector. India comprises of various states and union territories, one such upcoming state for investments related opportunities in Kerala. The
