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25
Dec
Analyzing the judgment of Shreya Singhal vs. Union of India – Reconsidering the constitutional validity of section 66A of the Information Technology Act, 2000. AIR 2015 SC 1523
Findings-
Section 66A of the IT Act, 2000 prescribes punishment up to three years of imprisonment and fine for sending information tha...
05
Feb
Right to Forgotten in India – Case analysis of Jorawer Singh Mundy vs. Union of India & Ors. [W.P.(C) 3918/2021 & CM APPL. 11767/2021] Order dated 12.4.2021
This case is filed by Jorawer Singh (hereinafter referred to as the petitioner), an American Citizen of Indian Origin. In 2009, when th...
05
Feb
A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACT, 2000
In 1996, the United Nation Commission of International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) came up with the Model Law on e-commerce to meet the growin...
05
Feb
CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACT, 2000 – Determining the loopholes in the present IT framework in India
Cyberspace is entirely a wide world that takes on a variety of fields such as online business, cybercrimes, privacy, digital assets, e-...
05
Feb
CRISP NOTE ON JOINT PARLIAMENTARY REPORT ON THE PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION BILL, 2019
The Personal Data Protection framework in India was the brought after Indian Supreme Court landmark decision in K.S. Puttaswamy vs. UOI...
05
Feb
Case study of X vs. Union of India & Ors. (W.P. (CRL) 1082/2020) – Analysing the role of Intermediaries and Law Enforcement Agencies in case of removal of offending content from the online platforms
The Photographs and images of Ms. X, an Indian woman, (herein referred to as the Petitioner) were taken from her social media accounts,...
06
Feb
ABC vs. UNION OF INDIA & Ors. – Right of a person to the removal of Acquittal Court Order from the Court’s Website having the potential to harm the person’s reputation Writ Petition No. 3499 of 2021 Order dated 28th February 2022
The Petitioner is presently employed in a firm in Tokyo, Japan. In 2013, he was charged under Section 66A of the Information Technology...
18
Mar
NCLAT endorses CCI’s penalty order against Amazon: A setback for Amazon and a leap in jurisprudence
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) vide its order dated June 13, 2022, has upheld the order of the Competition Commi...
18
Mar
CCI’s Investigation Against Debenture Trustee’s Unit Of Banks – A Case Of Concurrent Jurisdiction
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) vide its order dated June 13, 2022, has upheld the order of the Competition Commi...
18
Mar
Competition Commission Fined Indian Paper Manufacturers for Cartelization
In yet another cartel enforcement, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) imposed penalties on Indian paper manufacturers for indu...
18
Mar
The overriding effects of Competition Act over State Acts: Determining the ‘Sufficient Cause’ in the Condonation of Delay
Yet again, the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in the case of CCI v. State of Mizoram dated 19.01.2022 has set aside the impugned judg...
18
Mar
Maritime transport service providers penalized for cartelization in India
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) passed its final order on January 20, 2022, in a suo motu Case No. 10 of 2014 imposing pena...
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- Gazette Notification vide S.O.1491(E) dated 20.03.2024 regarding Notification of fact checking unit of the Central Government under sub-clause (v) of clause (b) of sub-rule (1) of rule 3 of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021
- Gazette Notification vide G.S.R. 275(E) dated 6.4.2023 regarding amendments to the IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 namely- IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2023 in relation to online gaming and fake or false information about Central Government business
- Extension of time — Inviting feedback on the draft amendment to the IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 relating to due diligence by an intermediary under rule 3(1)(b)(v)
- Extension of time for inviting feedback on the draft amendments to the IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 in relation to online gaming and inclusion in the draft amendments relating to due diligence by an intermediary
- Draft amendments to the IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 in relation to online gaming
- Frequently Asked Questions on the Part-II of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 (“IT Rules, 2021”)
- Order issued by MeitY to ISP’s to adopt and implement IWF resources to prevent the distribution and transmission of online Child Sexual Abuse Materials (CSAM) into India
- Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023
- Extension of time - Inviting feedback on the draft ‘Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2022’
- Notice - Public Consultation on DPDP 2022
- The Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2022
- Explanatory Note- The Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2022
- Feedback on Draft Personal Data Protection Bill
- Data Protection Committee- Report
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- Office Memorandum dated. 31.07.2017 - Constitution of a Committee of Experts to deliberate on a Data Protection framework for India
- Public consultation meeting on White Paper at Mumbai - Data Protection Framework for India
- White Paper on Data Protection framework for India - Public Comments invited
- Last date extended to 31st January 2018 - White Paper on Data Protection framework for India - Public Comments invited
- Public consultation on White Paper - Data Protection Framework for India
- OFFICE MEMORANDUM - Constitution of a Committee of Experts to deliberate on a data protection framework for India-Nomination of Member Convener
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- Measures to block the access of Online Child Sexual Abuse Materials(CSAM)
An inter-ministerial committee was constituted by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology(MeitY) to discuss the issues related to online child sexual abuse materials (CSAM) and its blocking in India. Based on the recommendation of the committee and the approval of Hon’ble Minister of Electronics and Information Technology, MeitY has issued an order dated. 18.04.2017 to Internet Service Providers(ISPs) to adopt and implement Internet Watch Foundation(IWF) resources on or before 31.07.2017 to prevent the distribution and transmission of Online CSAM into India. - Advisory dated 15.03.2024 issued by MeitY on the subject "Due diligence by Intermediaries/Platforms under the Information Technology Act 2000 and Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021
- Annexure for Advisory dated 15.03.2024 issued by MeitY on the subject "Due diligence by Intermediaries/Platforms under the Information Technology Act 2000 and Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021
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- Draft amendment to the IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 relating to due diligence by an intermediary under rule 3(1)(b)(v)
- Draft amendments to the IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 in relation to online gaming
- Frequently Asked Questions on the Part-II of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 (“IT Rules, 2021”)
- Order issued by MeitY to ISP’s to adopt and implement IWF resources to prevent the distribution and transmission of online Child Sexual Abuse Materials (CSAM) into India
- Measures to block the access of Online Child Sexual Abuse Materials(CSAM)
- National Encryption Policy -regarding
- Notification of Rules under Section 52, 54, 69, 69A, and 69BNational Encryption Policy -regarding
- Notifications of Rules under section 6A, 43A and 79National Encryption Policy -regarding
- Press Notes: Clarification on Rules Under Sections 43A and 79 of Information Technology Act, 2000National Encryption Policy -regarding
- List of Nodal Officers from Ministries/Departments of Central Government under the provisions of Information Technology (Procedure and Safeguards for Blocking for Access of Information by Public) Rules, 2009
- List of Nodal Officers from States of India under the provisions of Information Technology (Procedure and Safeguards for Blocking for Access of Information by Public) Rules, 2009
- Draft ‘Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2022
- The Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2022.
- Explanatory Note- The Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2022
- Data Protection Committee- Report
- Gazette Notification published on 07 March 2024 regarding revision of (a) de minimis exemption; (b) relevant assets and turnover in case a portion of an enterprise or division or business is being acquired, taken control of, merged or amalgamated with another enterprise. View Documents
- Gazette Notification published on 07 March 2024 regarding enhancing the value of assets and the value of turnover, by One hundred and fifty per cent for the purposes of section 5 of the Competition Act, 2002. View Documents.
- Gazette Notification published on 06 March 2024 regarding Competition Commission of India (Commitment) Regulations, 2024. View Documents
- General Statement The Competition Commission of India (Commitment) Regulations, 2024. View Documents
- Gazette Notification published on 06 March 2024 regarding Competition Commission of India (Settlement) Regulations, 2024. View Documents
- General Statement The Competition Commission of India (Settlement) Regulations, 2024 View Documents
- Gazette Notification published on 06 March 2024 regarding Competition Commission of India (Determination of Turnover or Income) Regulations, 2024. View Documents
- General Statement CCI (Determination of Turnover or Income) Regulations, 2024. View Documents
- Gazette Notification published on 06 March 2024 regarding The Competition Commission of India (Determination of Monetary Penalty) Guidelines, 2024. View Documents
- FAQs ON LESSER PENALTY REGIME. View Documents
- General Statement CCI (Lesser Penalty) Regulations, 2024. View Documents
- Gazette Notification published on 20 February 2024 Regarding the Competition Commission of India (Lesser Penalty) Regulations, 2024. View Documents
- CCI (Determination of Turnover or Income) Regulations, 2023. View Documents
- Amendment in the CCI (General) Regulations, 2009. View Documents
- The Competition Commission of India (Lesser Penalty) Regulations, 2023. View Documents
- Amendment to Regulations 35, 37 and 50 of the Competition Commission of India (General) Regulations 2009. View Documents
- Consultation on draft 'The Competition Commission of India (Combinations) Regulations, 2023'. View Documents
- Consultation on draft ‘The Competition Commission of India (Commitment) Regulations, 2023’. View Documents
- Consultation on draft ‘The Competition Commission of India (Settlement) Regulations, 2023’. View Documents
- CCI approves subscription to CCPS B of API Holdings by MEMG LLP and 360 ONE. View Documents
- CCI approves 100% acquisition of Lanco Amarkantak Power Limited by Adani Power Limited. View Documents
- Competition Commission of India (CCI) approves the proposed acquisition of certain shareholding of Shriram
- Investment Holdings Private Limited by Shriram Ownership Trust. View Documents
- Competition Commission of India (CCI) approves acquisition of Kesoram Cement Business from Kesoram
- Industries Limited by UltraTech Cement Limited. View Documents
- Competition Commission of India (CCI) approves acquisition of stake in Asian Institute of Nephrology and
- Urology Private Limited by TPG Growth V SF Markets Pte. Ltd. and Waverly Pte. Ltd. through Asia Healthcare
- Holdings Pte. Ltd.. View Documents
- Competition Commission of India (CCI) approves the merger of a financial technology company, Garagepreneurs Internet Private Limited with the North East Small Finance Bank. View Documents
- The Competition Commission of India notifies three distinct regulations and the penalty guidelines.. View Documents
- Competition Commission of India (CCI) approves the transaction inter alia envisaging the acquisition of 59.25% shareholding in Maini Precision Products Limited (MPPL) by Ring Plus Aqua Limited (RPAL). View Documents
- Competition Commission of India (CCI) approves the acquisition of up to 8.79% (approx.) of the equity share capital of Pricol Limited (Pricol/Target) by Minda Corporation Limited (Minda/Acquirer). View Documents
- Competition Commission of India (CCI) approves the Proposed Combination involving acquisition of 100% shareholding of Coastal Energen Private Limited by Dickey Alternative Investment Trust and Adani Power Limited.
- Competition Commission of India (CCI) approves the Proposed Combination involving acquisition of 100% of the equity shares of Tianish Laboratories Private Limited by the Matrix Pharma Private Limited. View Documents
- Competition Commission of India (CCI) approves the acquisition of certain shareholding of Shadowfax Technologies Private Limited by NewQuest Asia Fund IV (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. View Documents
- Competition Commission of India (CCI) approves the proposed combination involving acquisition of 100% shareholding of Interise Investment Managers Limited by the CPIH, AIL – II. and Ontario Inc. View Documents
- Competition Commission of India (CCI) approves acquisition of 70% stake in Kotak Mahindra General Insurance Company Limited (Target) by Zurich Insurance Company Ltd (Acquirer). View Documents
- Competition Commission of India (CCI) approves subscription of compulsorily convertible preference shares of API Holdings Limited by Goldman Sachs India AIF Scheme-1 and Goldman Sachs India Alternative Investment Trust AIF Scheme-2. View Documents
- Competition Commission of India (CCI) approves subscription of compulsorily convertible preference shares of API Holdings Limited by MacRitchie Investments Pte. Ltd. and EvolutionX Debt Capital Master Fund 1 Pte. Ltd. View Documents
- Competition Commission of India (CCI) approves the proposed acquisition of additional shares of API Holdings Limited by Naspers Ventures B.V. View Documents
- Competition Commission of India (CCI) approves proposed subscription of CCPS B in API Holdings Ltd. by CDPQ Private Equity Asia Pte Ltd.. View Documents
- 6th EU-India Competition Week. View Documents
- Competition Commission of India (CCI) approves the acquisition of up to approximately 38% of the share capital of MG Motor India Private Limited by JSW Ventures Singapore Pte. Limited
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- Market Study on Cab Aggregator Industry - With Special Emphasis on Surge
- Market Study on the Pharmaceutical Sector in India
- Market Study on the Telecom Sector In India
- Restoration of Abandoned Applications/Oppositions to Original Status
- Modified SIPP Scheme wef 1st April 2023
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