Nominate now for India’s In-house Counsel Awards 2026
India Business Law Journal is inviting nominations for the In-house Counsel Awards 2026
India power ministry seeks comments on revised electricity law
India’s new power bill aims to reform tariffs, regulation and clean energy
Interim trademark protection extended to Barbie
The Delhi High Court granted interim protection to Mattel’s “Barbie” trademark, blocking use by a local business attempting to register a similar name
Singer’s personality rights upheld in AI age
The Bombay High Court upheld veteran singer Asha Bhosle’s personality rights against unauthorised AI-generated voice and likeness replication
Mars, Cadbury settle 25-year trademark dispute
Mars and Cadbury end a 25-year trademark battle over “celebrations” with a court-approved settlement
Madras HC comes to aid of Indian crypto investors
The Madras High Court ruled that cryptocurrency is a property under Indian law and not a currency, granting relief to an investor in a case against WazirX operator Zanmai Labs
Classification of Ambani account as ‘fraud’ upheld
The Bombay High Court upheld SBI’s move to label Anil Ambani’s Reliance Communications loan as “fraud”, rejecting his plea of non-involvement in company affairs
UAE’s Habib Al Mulla opens consultancy services in New Delhi
Habib Al Mulla & Partners opens India-focused consultancy in New Delhi
EDITOR’S PICKS
Harvey’s passage to India
AI company's co-founder and CEO Winston Weinberg reveals India's role in his global ambitions
Why the wait?
Delayed implementation of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act sees Indian businesses struggle with compliance
Amplifying legal’s voice
KPMG’s associate GC, Priya Bahal, writes that being proactive is the only way forward for in-house teams
Oiling a growth engine
Cummins GC, Sanjit Batra points out pain points in the promising Indian manufacturing industry
Thought leadership from premier law firms
- All
- ADP Law Offices
- Anand and Anand
- AZB & Partners
- Bharucha & Partners
- Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas
- BMR Legal
- Crawford Bayley & Co
- DSK Legal
- JSA
- Khaitan & Co
- Kochhar & Co
- LexOrbis
- Obhan & Associates
- Phoenix Legal
- Sarthak Advocates & Solicitors
- Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co
- SNG & Partners
- Wadhwa Law Offices
More
Digital dollar may come for your currency
India examines stablecoin dollarisation risks after the US GENIUS Act, balancing regulation and the rupee’s financial sovereignty
Reforms widen REITs and InvITs investor base
SEBI expands strategic investor definition for REITs and InvITs to attract institutional investments and boost market growth
Raising stakes by writing rules of the game
India’s draft online gaming rules propose a new regulatory body to govern esports and money games
Freeing exports from GST not just intermediate measure
India plans to amend GST laws to end disputes on intermediary services
Invisible infringing still breaches IP holder rights
Courts in India are adapting trademark law to the digital era, recognizing that invisible use in meta tags can amount to infringement
Draft BIS e-commerce guidelines risk regulatory overload
Draft BIS e-commerce guidelines may complicate compliance for online platforms
Lights, camera action! Don’t forget the taxes
CESTAT confirms that permanent film copyright assignments fall outside service tax scope under Indian law
Rushing the road: Finding solutions before identifying problems
India must ensure its Digital Competition Bill aligns with market realities and promotes innovation
Thought leadership from premier law firms
Correspondents
- All
- ADP Law Offices
- Anand and Anand
- AZB & Partners
- Bharucha & Partners
- Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas
- BMR Legal
- Crawford Bayley & Co
- DSK Legal
- JSA
- Khaitan & Co
- Kochhar & Co
- LexOrbis
- Obhan & Associates
- Phoenix Legal
- Sarthak Advocates & Solicitors
- Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co
- SNG & Partners
- Wadhwa Law Offices
More
Digital dollar may come for your currency
India examines stablecoin dollarisation risks after the US GENIUS Act, balancing regulation and the rupee’s financial sovereignty
Reforms widen REITs and InvITs investor base
SEBI expands strategic investor definition for REITs and InvITs to attract institutional investments and boost market growth
Raising stakes by writing rules of the game
India’s draft online gaming rules propose a new regulatory body to govern esports and money games
Freeing exports from GST not just intermediate measure
India plans to amend GST laws to end disputes on intermediary services
Invisible infringing still breaches IP holder rights
Courts in India are adapting trademark law to the digital era, recognizing that invisible use in meta tags can amount to infringement
Draft BIS e-commerce guidelines risk regulatory overload
Draft BIS e-commerce guidelines may complicate compliance for online platforms
Lights, camera action! Don’t forget the taxes
CESTAT confirms that permanent film copyright assignments fall outside service tax scope under Indian law
Rushing the road: Finding solutions before identifying problems
India must ensure its Digital Competition Bill aligns with market realities and promotes innovation
Reforms widen REITs and InvITs investor base
SEBI expands strategic investor definition for REITs and InvITs to attract institutional investments and boost market growth
IBC a business advantage not an obstacle
India’s insolvency and bankruptcy code builds confidence, strengthens resilience, and transforms distressed assets into growth opportunities
Standstill period pitfalls in M&A transactions
CCI tightens scrutiny on gun jumping and CSI sharing in M&A standstill periods
Confusion about who rules on corporate governance
Delhi HC sets aside interim injunction in director removal dispute, highlights corporate governance limits under arbitration law
Online Gaming Act, 2025: Game over for RMG?
India’s new Online Gaming Act bans all real money gaming, triggering industry collapse and regulatory disputes
Judicial perspective of covenants in Indian work contracts
Indian courts uphold fair employment bonds but consistently strike down post-employment non-compete clauses as restraints on trade
Consider enforceability in drafting cross-border arbitration contracts
Cross-border disputes show how the choice of law, seat, and institutional rules in arbitration can determine enforceability
Pay to play a GIFT to innovation
IFSCA introduces the platform play model to boost GIFT City fund management
Legal matters for establishing greenfield operations in India
India pushes greenfield projects to align growth with climate and sustainability goals
Cross-border trade not making you cross
India simplifies GST, Customs and Tax reforms to boost exports, ease compliance and align with global standards
Expert analysis of contemporary legal issues
In the fast lane
The India-UAE CEPA has set a benchmark for modern trade agreements, yielding benefits in many sectors
The great Indian homecoming: Why startups are back
LexStart Partners explain the recent trend of Indian startups shifting their base back home
Investing in distressed debt in India
A&O Shearman explores what makes distressed debt investment a popular trend amongst foreign investors
Data protection and IP in India
A look at India’s data protection law, its impact on IP and AI, and how it compares to the EU’s GDPR
Why the wait?
Delayed implementation of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act sees Indian businesses struggle with compliance
Harvey’s passage to India
AI company's co-founder and CEO Winston Weinberg reveals India's role in his global ambitions
Amplifying legal’s voice
KPMG’s associate GC, Priya Bahal, writes that being proactive is the only way forward for in-house teams
Oiling a growth engine
Cummins GC, Sanjit Batra points out pain points in the promising Indian manufacturing industry
Game over?
With harsh law, India’s real money gaming sector gets ‘fragged’ by the government
Grabbing top talent
Legal recruiters share perspectives from the other side of the interview table
Flight protections need legal upgrade
Aviation attorney writes that India needs a dedicated law to protect the rights of passengers facing flight disruption
The legal appeal
How is Pune’s legal market faring while being situated next to India’s financial capital
Crossing legal lines
Indian stakeholders must consider varying legal considerations when navigating a cross-border transaction
India power ministry seeks comments on revised electricity law
India’s new power bill aims to reform tariffs, regulation and clean energy
ED attaches INR30.8bn of Reliance Ambani group assets over India fraud
The Enforcement Directorate has provisionally attached INR30.8 billion in Reliance Anil Ambani Group assets over allegations of loan diversion and fraud
RBI aims to simplify rules on external commercial borrowing
RBI proposes easing external borrowing rules under FEMA 1999
MeitY invites comments over India’s draft rules on deepfakes
MeitY seeks stakeholder feedback on draft IT Rules to regulate deepfakes, AI-generated content, and synthetic media misuse
Interim trademark protection extended to Barbie
The Delhi High Court granted interim protection to Mattel’s “Barbie” trademark, blocking use by a local business attempting to register a similar name
Singer’s personality rights upheld in AI age
The Bombay High Court upheld veteran singer Asha Bhosle’s personality rights against unauthorised AI-generated voice and likeness replication
Mars, Cadbury settle 25-year trademark dispute
Mars and Cadbury end a 25-year trademark battle over “celebrations” with a court-approved settlement
Flight protections need legal upgrade
Aviation attorney writes that India needs a dedicated law to protect the rights of passengers facing flight disruption
Blueprint for in–house success
Veteran legal expert shares actionable insights for in-house counsel aiming for senior leadership roles
India’s IP metamorphosis
Ahead of its annual meeting, INTA’s president highlights the need for legal innovation in India
Korea’s Top Lawyers
Following an extensive nomination process, Asia Business Law Journal unveils the A-List of Korea's top lawyers
Who if not you?
New ACC president and CEO Jason Brown outlines his vision to deepen engagement with in-house counsel across Asia
Research, recalibrate, repeat
Market shakeups lead to increasingly complex dispute issues and novel investor strategies to resolve them
Guard your secrets
Xu Yehong, legal director at Nuctech, identifies some of the key issues to consider when preparing and reviewing confidentiality clauses and agreements
No more wild west
China’s legal overhaul compels internet giants to follow new competition rules, reshaping platform and consumer power
China Business Law Awards (Regional Awards) 2025
China Business Law Journal identifies the leading “branch office” and “homegrown” law firms across different regions.
No time to rest
The Revenue of 111 Chinese law firms depicts a struggling legal market and a rampant race for survival
CBLJ Forum Beijing 2025
The event attracted more than 500 GCs and senior executives, featuring 13 panel discussions and 80 speakers
