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India’s data protection law is close to being finalised. The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) examining the Personal Data Protection Bill 2019 (PDP Bill) submitted its report (Report) in Parliament in December 2021. The JPC has recommended a fresh version of the law- the Data Protection Bill, 2021 (DP Bill). The change in the name ofRead more

This post provides an introduction to Internet Exchanges in India and examines the regulatory issues plaguing the sector. We also look at a recent regulatory dispute currently in the Delhi High Court and discuss its importance.  Background The internet makes it easy for us to send a message from one corner of the world toRead more

This post examines the changes brought by the Geospatial Guidelines, 2021, and what they mean for industries relying on the use of geospatial/digital mapping data. You can also read our comments on the draft National Geospatial Policy 2021 here. Introduction: Better maps have been touted as the key to unlocking India’s digital economy[1], and accordingRead more

In our webinar on ‘GST and E-commerce’ hosted in association with CA Club India, Nehaa Chaudhari and Rajat Mittal discuss several issues that have emerged since the passage of the Goods and Services Act, 2017 in the context of e-commerce transactions. They discuss more specifically on equal tax treatment of suppliers of goods on e-commerceRead more

Contracts executed through electronic methods, such as WhatsApp, SMS, or email are valid and binding in India, as long as such contracts fulfill the requirements under the Indian Contract Act, 1872 (“Contract Act”). Per the Contract Act a valid and legally binding contract must have an offer, acceptance of such offer, be for legal consideration,Read more