Insurance Advisory Newsletter – Introduction To Media Liability Insurance Policy : March 2024

INTRODUCTION A Media Liability Insurance Policy (“Policy”) is a niche type of error and omissions (or professional liability) insurance policy. It is generally used by businesses that specialize in providing media content creation or marketing for clients (“Insured”). This Policy typically p...
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Data Privacy Newsletter – Understanding Consent and Personal Data : March 2024

Introduction Consent, put in simple terms, is granting permission or approval for something. In legal terms, Consent is when someone voluntarily and willingly agrees to a proposition made by another person. In terms of personal data, ‘Consent’ means giving permission or approval to another perso...
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IPR Newsletter – Odisha’s latest GI Tag: ‘The Red Ant Chutney’ : Feb 2024

Introduction The Succulent Seafood, rich cultural heritage and enchanting beaches are just of the few attractions the beautiful State of Odisha offers to the masses. Amidst the Innumerable visor attractions, there are several culinary treasures and one of the same is the ‘Similipal Kai Chutney’ ...
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Corporate Law Newsletter – The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Alternative Investment Funds) (Amendment) Regulations, 2024 along with The SEBI Guidelines for AIF : Feb 2024

Introduction The Securities and Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”), vide notification dated January 05, 2024 has introduced amendments to the SEBI (Alternative Investment Funds) Regulations, 2012 “AIF Regulation” and have issued SEBI (Alternative Investment Funds) (Amendment) Regulations, 2024...
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IPR Newsletter – India Granted 41010 patents in 2023-24 (A Robust Achievement) : Jan 2024

Introduction   India’s achievement of granting 41010 patents in the 2023-2024 period is indicative of a robust ecosystem for innovation and IPR. India’s Patent Office has made a positive trajectory in innovation which underscores the country’s commitment to fostering a knowledge-driven econom...
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Data Privacy Newsletter – Rules Under The New Data Protection Law In India : Jan 2024

Introduction   According to a recent media report, a consultation meeting was convened by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) in December last year, where there were discussions around the unveiling of the draft Rules under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 (...
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Insurance Advisory Newsletter – Locally Admitted Policy Vis-À-Vis Global Insurance Policy : Jan 2024

Locally Admitted Policy Vis-À-Vis Global Insurance Policy Globalisation has led to companies operating in multiple nations, increasing their exposure to risk in multiple jurisdictions. To counter the probable risks in conducting business at such a global scale, the need for a ‘Global Insurance Po...
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IPR Newsletter – Delhi High Court Sets a Precedent: Protecting Anil Kapoor’s Personality Rights : Dec 2023

Introduction The Delhi High Court recently passed a very significant order protecting the publicity and personality rights of Bollywood Actor Anil Kapoor. An interim order was issued to restrain 16 entities from any misuse of the actor’s name, image, dialogue, voice, or other elements of his perso...
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