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Reels, Memes, And Legal Risk: Copyright In Social Media Marketing

The unregulated exponential rise of social media platforms has transformed the marketing and content dissemination landscape, which is now increasingly evident in the adaptive patterns of users and the content management practices of these platforms.

Ka

Khurana and Khurana

IP Verse: Create. Claim. Control. (October – December 2025)

AD11 agreed to discontinue the use of the "Dream11" mark in India, following which the Delhi High Court referred the parties to mediation.

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CMS INDUSLAW

From Neutral Conduits To Content Architects: Redrawing The Lines Of Intermediary Liability

The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence ("AI") has profoundly altered the digital landscape, fading the long-standing legal distinctions between content originators, AI developers, and online intermediaries.

India Technology

DL

DSK Legal

When Identity Becomes Property: Understanding Personality Rights

In India, people have long been influenced by celebrities, ranging from copying their dressing styles to emulating their mannerisms and speech.

Saga Legal

Importance Of Personality Rights As A Form Of Intellectual Property

AL

Aarna Law

When Identity Becomes Commodity: Personality Rights In The Digital Age

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

Legal Issues Affecting Travel E-Commerce Companies In India

India Media & IT

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King, Stubb & Kasiva

Memes, Reels, And Fair Use: Why Indian Copyright Law Needs A Social Media Amendment

LegaLogic

MEITY Issues Advisory On Hosting Of Mature Content In India By Intermediaries

India Media & IT

KC

Khaitan & Co LLP

Facebook, Whatsapp Is Workplace Under Posh Law : Delhi High Court

India Litigation

SR

S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Vague Definitions, Harsh Penalties And Constitutional Incompatibility: Why The Karnataka Hate Speech Bill Requires Reconsideration

India Media & IT

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Obhan & Associates

SEBI's Crackdown On Finfluencers: Regulations And Enforcement

India Commercial

AL

Aarna Law

India's New Framework For Online Content Regulation: An Overview Of The Recent Amendments To The IT (Intermediary Guidelines) Rules

India Media & IT

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Lexplosion Solutions Private Limited

Injunction Against The Invisibles: John Doe Orders As A Tool Of IP Infringement In India

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Vaish Associates Advocates

Facing An Enforcement Directorate (ED) Investigation? Here's What You Must Know

India Compliance

MC

MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

RBI Releases FEMA 2026 Export-Import Trade Regulations: What Businesses Need To Know

India International

LS

Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan

SEBI's Crackdown On Finfluencers: Regulations And Enforcement

India Commercial

AL

Aarna Law

The New Labour Codes In Practice: A Compliance Roadmap For Employers

India Employment

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Dhir & Dhir Associates

SEBI (Stock Brokers) Regulations, 2026: A Structural Reset Of India's Broking Regulatory Framework

India Commercial

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

2025 IT Rules Amendment: Regulating Synthetically Generated Information In India's AI And Privacy Landscape

The Ministry of Electronic and Information Technology (MeitY) has proposed amendment to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021[1] (IT Rules) marking a significant new phase in the regulation of online content.

India Technology

SR

S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Draft 2025 Amendment: Criminal Law Exposure Of Intermediaries In Fight Against Deep Fakes

The commands are then executed by AI to produce the desired results, which could include creation of fake videos, audio clips, original written content, etc. based on the nature of the users' requests.

India Technology

KC

Khaitan & Co LLP

India Business Bulletin (October 2025)

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has released the Draft Amendment 2025 for public comments and suggestions.

India Media & IT

Archer & Angel

Revival Of Delisted Companies – New Market Trends In India

A listed entity on the stock exchange can access the capital market and raise investments from a wide range of investors.

India Media & IT

AA

Agama Law Associates

Drafting Deepfake Defences: Comments On India's Proposed Amendments To The IT Rules

India Technology

OA

Obhan & Associates

Revisiting India's Digital Intermediary Framework: Insights From The 2025 Amendment

AP

Argus Partners

"Sadharan" But Not Disparaging: Court Shuts Down Emami's Challenge To Dabur's Ad

India Media & IT

SR

S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

AILA! Delhi High Court Puts A Stop To 'Andaz Apna Apna' Infringement

SR

S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Data Privacy, AI And Technology Newsletter | November 2025

India Media & IT

DL

Dentons Link Legal

Digital Dilemma: Why Your Social Media Ads Need Metric Compliance Now

India Media & IT

KS

King, Stubb & Kasiva

Delhi High Upholds Influencer's Right To Criticize Brands Based On Lab Reports

SR

S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

The New Digital Frontier: Governing Deepfakes And Synthetically Generated Content Under New IT Rules

India Media & IT

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LexOrbis

Children's Day Under The DPDP Act, 2023 And DPDP Rules, 2025: The New Compliance Frontier For EdTech, Gaming, Social Media, And Consumer Platforms

KS

King, Stubb & Kasiva

Parody Or Infringement ? The Legal And Ethical Storm Over "Mia – G"

India Media & IT

SR

S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Delhi High Upholds Influencer's Right To Criticize Brands Based On Lab Reports

At a time when influencer advertising, satire, and memes shape the digital landscape, the thin line between free expression, trademark protection, and brand reputation is blurrier than ever.

SR

S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

The New Digital Frontier: Governing Deepfakes And Synthetically Generated Content Under New IT Rules

The rapid expansion of digital technologies, particularly artificial intelligence (AI) systems capable of producing highly realistic audio, video, and image-based content, has created new challenges for online safety, authenticity, and public trust.

India Media & IT

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LexOrbis

Children's Day Under The DPDP Act, 2023 And DPDP Rules, 2025: The New Compliance Frontier For EdTech, Gaming, Social Media, And Consumer Platforms

The protection of children's personal data has emerged as one of the most sensitive and heavily regulated areas under global privacy laws.

KS

King, Stubb & Kasiva

Parody Or Infringement ? The Legal And Ethical Storm Over "Mia – G"

In January 2025, an Instagram Reel featuring the face of former adult film actress Mia Khalifa painted over the iconic Parle-G biscuit packaging triggered a storm of debate across Indian social media and legal circles

India Media & IT

SR

S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Truth, Trust & Technology: A Policy Dialogue On Online Speech Regulation

India Technology

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Ikigai Law

Asha Bhosle v. Mayc Inc: Bombay High Court Reaffirms That Film Titles Cannot Enjoy Copyright Protection

The Bombay High Court has recently delivered a significant judgment concerning celebrity and personality rights.

MC

MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

Media Coverage Of Court Cases: Balancing Free Press And Fair Trial

This blog examines the issue of media freedom in relation to the judicial requirement for fair trials.

India Government

Ka

Khurana and Khurana

Beyond Fame And Life; The Expanding Scope Of Personality Rights In India

In the digital age, identity is currency. A person's face, name, or voice that was once private now travels across borders and platforms in seconds.

KS

King, Stubb & Kasiva

The Data Protection Board Of India Under The DPDP Act, 2023: Structure, Composition, And Adjudicatory Process

The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) establishes the Data Protection Board of India (DPB) as the central adjudicatory authority for privacy law enforcement.

KS

King, Stubb & Kasiva

India's Proposed New Draft Rules Regulating Synthetic Media

India Media & IT

AP

AZB & Partners

MeitY Proposes New Media Labelling Obligations Under Intermediary Rules

India Media & IT

AP

AZB & Partners

Protection Of Celebrity And Personality Rights In India: The Need For Stronger Safeguards

Ka

Khurana and Khurana

Proposed Amendments To The IT Intermediary Rules: Battling Synthetically Generated Information

India Media & IT

KC

Khaitan & Co LLP

Understanding The 2025 Amendment To India's Intermediaries Rules

India Media & IT

DL

DSK Legal

The Promotion And Regulation Of Online Gaming Rules, 2025: A Comprehensive Analysis

India Media & IT

MC

MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

"The Algorithm Made Me Do It": Overconsumption And Its Consequences

India Technology

AL

Aarna Law

Intellectual Property In Metaverse: Navigating Indian Jurisdiction With The Development Of Bharatmeta

Archer & Angel

Collection Of Children's Data Under The Digital Personal Data Protection Act: Not Child's Play Anymore

OA

Obhan & Associates

Government Relaxes Revised MRP Affixation Condition; Waives Advertisement Requirement

India Media & IT

NP

Nexdigm Private Limited

Anchoring The Brand: Delhi High Court Protects 'Cordelia' From Hotel Copycats

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LexOrbis

Free Speech In The Digital Age: Telangana HC Issues Guidelines On Social Media FIRs

India Media & IT

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

Creators First: Enabling India's Content Creator Economy – Ikigai Law Report

India Media & IT

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Ikigai Law

ASCI Updates Its Code For Self-Regulation In Advertising

India Media & IT

KC

Khaitan & Co LLP

Legal Showdown In Online Gaming: Delhi HC Grants Injunction In Favour Of Gameskraft Against Rogue Websites

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

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IndiaLaw LLP

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