Latest Judgments under the Designs Act in India: A Legal Analysis
Recent Indian court rulings under the Designs Act, 2000 on novelty, the overlap with copyright and functional features, and what they mean for design owners.
M S Sulthan Legal Associates
Cancellation of Registered Designs under the Designs Act, 2000: Legal Grounds and Judicial Perspectives
When and how a registered design can be cancelled under Section 19 of the Designs Act, 2000: statutory grounds, procedure, key judgments and defences for design owners.
Navigating the Global AI Regulatory Labyrinth: A 2026 Compliance Guide
Governments are replacing voluntary AI guidelines with binding law. A 2026 compliance guide to the EU AI Act, US state laws, China's rules and India's approach.
Delayed Construction and Delivery by Builders in India: Legal Issues and Remedies
Homebuyers facing late possession can act under RERA, the Consumer Protection Act and the IBC. A guide to the remedies available when a builder delays delivery.
Supreme Court Upholds "No Interest" Clause in Government Contracts: Kerala Water Authority v. T.I. Raju
The Supreme Court's ruling in Kerala Water Authority v. T.I. Raju and what it means for contractors paid late by government bodies under the terms of their contract.
Virtual Market Entry: Structuring Your Indian Subsidiary Completely Remotely
How a foreign tech or e-commerce company can set up an Indian subsidiary remotely: MCA incorporation steps, FDI and tax points, and the ONDC route into the market.
Decoding the FATF Annual Report 2024-2025: Key AML/CFT Compliance Updates for Global Businesses
The FATF Annual Report 2024-25 under the Mexican Presidency: payment transparency, the virtual asset Travel Rule, proliferation financing and what global businesses should review.
Navigating Leave Policies in Kerala: A Techno-Legal Guide for Employers and Employees
A guide for Kerala employers and employees to statutory leave under the Shops and Commercial Establishments law, special leave, HR policy set-up and the cost of non-compliance.
The Data Minefield: Prepping Your Marketplace for the DPDP Act Era
How digital marketplaces and service aggregators can prepare for the DPDP Act: ending blanket consent, understanding data fiduciary duties and drafting vendor data processing agreements.
The End of the "Safe Harbor" Disclaimer: Analyzing the CCPA's Crackdown on EdTech Advertising
Why the CCPA's order against Raising Superstars means EdTech companies can no longer rely on disclaimers to defend success claims, and what digital platforms should change.
The Subscription Trap: How UI/UX Design is Now a Legal Liability Under CCPA
How the CCPA's Dark Patterns Guidelines turn subscription traps, forced continuity and drip pricing into legal liability for tech platforms, and how to audit your user flows.
Escaping the PA Trap: How Tech Platforms Can Legally Route Vendor Payments
Why pooling vendor payments in a current account can breach RBI's Payment Aggregator rules, and how escrow, nodal accounts and split payment APIs help marketplaces stay compliant.
The Invisible Tax Collectors: Navigating GST and TDS Compliance for Digital Marketplaces
How digital marketplaces act as tax agents in India: TDS under Section 194-O, TCS under Section 52, and the payment structures that help reduce compliance risk for platforms.
The Myth of the "Tech Intermediary": The Rising Liability of Service Aggregators
Why service aggregators in India can no longer rely on tech intermediary status: the Consumer Protection E-Commerce Rules, limits of safe harbour and how courts assign joint liability.
The 2026 Global Privacy Compliance Playbook for Indian SaaS Companies
A 2026 playbook for Indian SaaS companies serving global customers: how GDPR, CCPA/CPRA and the DPDP Act differ and a four-step approach to harmonising compliance.
The Hidden Cost of the Gig Economy: Worker Misclassification Risks in 2026
How India's courts and labour authorities test gig and consultant arrangements on substance over form, the PF, ESI and gratuity exposure if misclassified, and how to draft a defensible agreement.
Company Incorporation: India vs. UAE vs. Singapore – A 2026 Legal Comparison for Startups
India, the UAE and Singapore compared for startup incorporation in 2026: tax, FEMA overseas investment rules, the flip structure and where to register your intellectual property.
Drafting Employment Agreements in India: An Up-to-Date Practical Guide (2026)
A practical 2026 guide to drafting employment agreements in India: statutory foundations, working hours, salary and settlement, termination, non-competes and intellectual property.
A Complete Legal Guide to the POSH Act in India (2026 Update)
A 2026 guide to POSH Act compliance in India: who must comply, how to constitute the Internal Complaints Committee, remote work coverage, penalties and recent judicial trends.
The Circular Financing Paradigm: Legal Implications of Tech-Infrastructure Mega-Deals & Pathways for Startups
The legal risks of circular financing in technology mega-deals, including antitrust, revenue round-tripping and governance issues, and how smaller startups can structure partnerships.