Government notifies the Cinematograph (Certification) Rules with an aim to improve film certification
The Central government has officially notified the Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024, aimed at enhancing the process of certifying films for public exhibition. The Ministry and the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) stated that they had previously...
Adar Poonawalla acquires 50% stake in Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions for ₹1,000 crore
Adar Poonawalla’s Serene Productions has announced an investment of INR 1000 CR into Karan Johar’s production companies, Dharma Productions and Dharmatic Entertainment (called Dharma collectively) and shall now hold a 50 per cent stake in Dharma. Karan...
Madras HC Upholds Tamil Nadu Online Gaming Authority (Real Money Games) Regulations, 2025
On June 3, 2025, the Madras High Court upheld the Tamil Nadu Online Gaming Authority (Real Money Games) Regulations, 2025 (“TNOGA Rules”), which included a ban on playing real money games between 12 a.m. and 5 a.m....
It’s Not Always a ‘Good Time’, DHC Restrains Manufacturer from Selling Biscuits under ‘Good Time Butter Cookies’ Mark
An ad-interim injunction was passed in a suit filed by Britannia against Amar Biscuits Pvt. Ltd. and its promoters seeking to restrain them from manufacturing and selling cookies under the infringing marks...
PhonePe and BharatPe resolve trademark dispute through out-of-court settlement: Delhi High Court told
BharatPe and PhonePe have settled their trademark infringement dispute through an out-of-court settlement, the Delhi High Court was informed on 29th May, 2024.
This comes after a long-drawn legal dispute across multiple courts over the last 5 years....
Delhi High Court orders takedown of deepfake videos featuring Medanta Hospital, Dr. Naresh Trehan
The Delhi High Court on 08th January, 2025, directed that cardiothoracic vascular surgeon Dr Naresh Trehan’s deepfake videos, where he is purportedly seen giving medical advice and propagating natural remedies to cure urology-related ailments, be taken...
President’s Assent to the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025
The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 has received the assent of the President on 22nd August 2025 and is now law.
Key Highlights:
Scope: Extends to all of India and also covers online money gaming services...
Plea in Bombay High Court for a decision on legalization of casinos in Maharashtra
A production company has filed a plea in the Bombay High Court, urging the State government to decide on legalization of casinos in Maharashtra. The plea points out that the state had passed the Maharashtra Casinos...
'Defamatory & Reckless' : Bombay High Court Asks Malayali YouTuber To Take Down Video Against Malabar Gold
The Bombay High Court recently restrained a Malayali YouTuber Shajan Skariah from making any "defamatory" posts against Malabar Gold Limited and further issued a directive to him to pull down an 'objectionable' video...
Delhi High Court restrains use of Bharatpay trademark after BharatPe alleges infringement
Justice Amit Bansal, in an interim order passed on March 25, noted that just like BharatPe, Bharatpay (defendant) is involved in offering UPI and other payment services and the two trademarks are phonetically identical.
The court also found visual and...
