by Akil Hirani | Jul 2, 2021 | Authored by Akil Hirani, Policy & Governance Updates, Technology, Telecommunication and Media
On June 21, 2020, the Indian government issued draft rules (the “Draft Amendment”) to amend the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020 (the “E-Commerce Rules”), which were introduced in July 2020. The Draft Amendment been issued against a backdrop of complaints...
by Majmudar & Partners | May 28, 2021 | Authored by Rukshad Davar, Securities Law
Indian securities law has focussed on regulating, holding accountable and penalizing “promoters” as a result of concentrated family owned businesses which are largely prevalent in India. In this regard, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (the “SEBI”) defines a...
by N. Raja Sujith | Mar 4, 2021 | Authored by N. Raja Sujith, Technology, Telecommunication and Media
Background On February 25, 2021, the Indian government unveiled the Information Technology (Guidelines for Intermediaries and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 (the “New Rules”). Once notified in the Official Gazette, the Intermediary Rules will supersede the...