This article is written by Christo Thankachan, pursuing B.Sc. LL.B. from West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (NUJS), Kolkata. The legal professional privilege is a foundational principle of evidence law that protects confidential communications between lawyer and client from compelled disclosure. India codifies this legal protection under the Indian Evidence Act sections 126 to 129, a framework which is substantially replicated in the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhin

This article is written by Sarbeswar Mishra, pursuing B.A.LL.B (Hons.) from National University of Study and Research in Law. Intellectual property (IP) due diligence has emerged as a critical, yet chronically undertheorised, component of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) practice in India. While valuation and regulatory compliance attract considerable attention, the systematic legal audit of IP assets, encompassing ownership, encumbrances, registrability, enforceability, and co

This article is written by Alok Raj, pursuing B.A.LL.B (Hons.) from Amity Law School, Amity University Lucknow. The enactment of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, marked a significant transformation in the Indian corporate insolvency framework by consolidating and amending the laws relating to insolvency resolution and bankruptcy. Before the introduction of the Code, India suffered from a fragmented and inefficient insolvency regime governed by multiple legislations,

This article is written by Jasmine Pradhan, pursuing B.A.LL.B from Madhusudan Law University, Cuttack. Money laundering is a serious threat to financial integrity, economic stability, and international governance, prompting states all over the world to adopt increasingly strict anti-money laundering (AML) policies. The Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) is India’s main legislative tool to combat the laundering of illegal proceeds and provides the Enforcement Dire

This article is written by Manish Kumar, pursuing B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) from KES Shri Jayantilal H Patel Law College, Mumbai. The rapid evolution of the Indian startup ecosystem has driven a structural shift toward a technology-intensive, innovation-centric economy. Emerging ventures are increasingly reliant on their intellectual property (IP) portfolios, which frequently comprise the primary basis for company valuations, market differentiation, and venture capital funding. Howe

This article is written by Lakshitha Amballa, pursuing B.Com. LL.B (Hons), from Jindal Global Law School, O.P Jindal Global University, Sonipat. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (“IBC”) marked a significant turning point in India’s insolvency framework. Before its enactment, insolvency resolution in India was fragmented across multiple statutes such as the Sick Industrial Companies Act, the Companies Act, and the Recovery of Debts Due to Banks and Financial Institutio

This article is written by Sameeksha Das, pursuing B.A.LL.B (Hons.) from Amity Law University (Raipur). The study explores how digital trademark protection has evolved, examining the legal and regulatory strategies adopted in India for the issues of online brand clashes, domain name disputes, social media abuse, and violations of influencer marketing. The research begins by exploring the doctrinal underpinnings of the Trade Marks Act of 1999, and then examines the impact of t

This article is written by Taskin Akhtar, pursuing B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) from National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi. Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting has emerged as a critical dimension of corporate governance in India, driven primarily by the Securities and Exchange Board of India’s Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) framework. Yet the legal architecture undergirding ESG disclosure remains deeply fragmented

This article is written by Sarthak Bajaj, pursuing BBA.LL.B. (Hons.) from National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi. The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 ('DPDPA' or 'the Act') is the first ever detailed statutory framework to govern personal data in India. Perhaps the most human stakes included in the provisions of Section 9 are the increased obligations imposed on data fiduciaries that process the personal data of children. The pandemic year

This article is written by Bhadra Ravisankar, pursuing B.A.LL.B from Christ Deemed to be University, Bengaluru. Artificial intelligence is increasingly being adopted in digital media, raising challenges to current understandings of personality rights and identity protection. Names, images, voices, gestures, and public personas all have significant commercial value in today's economy due to celebrity culture, branding, and the visibility created by the internet. This is occurr

This article is written by Ananya Mukherjee, pursuing B.A.LL.B (Hons.) from NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad. India’s rapid digital transformation expands corporate attack surfaces, making board-level cybersecurity accountability imperative. Highlighted by major data breaches and a strict global imperative. Highlighted by major data breaches and strict global regulations, such as CERT-in, SEBI, NIS2, and others, this article analyses directors’ and KMPs’ liabilities under

This article is written by Kirti Krishna, pursuing B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) student from the School of Law, Christ (Deemed to be) University, Bengaluru. Money laundering is no longer a fringe concern of financial regulators — it is a systemic risk that distorts markets, funds crime, and corrodes public institutions. India's principal legislative response, the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA), has undergone nearly two decades of incremental evolution: broadening its p

This article is written by Anant Tiwari, pursuing B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) programme from National Law Institute University, Bhopal. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Act, 2026 represents Parliament’s response to a self-inflicted judicial crisis. By inserting an Explanation to Section 3(31), it reverses State Tax Officer v. Rainbow Papers Ltd. (2022), which had elevated State statutory first charges to secured creditor status within the Section 53 waterfall, disrupting

This article is written by Anamika Prasad, pursuing B.A.LL.B (Hons.) from Amity University, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. In the commercial sector, trademark law is crucial for safeguarding companies' identities, reputations, and goodwill. Trademarks are now significant intellectual property assets that make one trader's goods and services apart from another due to increased competition and globalisation. Trademark abuse or unauthorised use frequently leads to consumer confusion a

This article is written by Leesha Agrawal, pursuing B.Com. LL.B. (Hons.) from the Institute of Law, Nirma University, Ahmedabad. The Satyam scandal marked a significant turning point in the development of corporate governance in India by exposing critical deficiencies in corporate accountability, financial transparency, auditing practices, and regulatory oversight. The scandal not only weakened investor confidence but also revealed the inadequacy of existing governance mechan

This article is written by Neethu Maria Abraham, pursuing B.Com LL.B from Mar Gregorios College of Law, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Biometric and genetic data have rapidly emerged as pivotal digital assets within corporate ecosystems, reshaping the boundaries of governance, intellectual property, and ethics. Their integration into authentication systems, research channels, personalized medicine, and fintech has transformed identity itself into a resource of immense strategic

This article is written by Divanshi Agrawal, pursuing LL.B. from Lloyd Law College, Greater Noida. The importance of environmental, social and governance (ESG) in corporate governance has changed the laws in India, alongside the formation of the ESG repost has continuously enabled the addition of greenwashing, where corporations purposely misrepresent their sustainability credentials. The purpose of this article is to analyse the Indian ESG regulatory law, especially the Secu

This article is written by Preksha Pushpam Jain, pursuing B.COM LL.B. (Hons.) from Veer Narmad South Gujarat University. The recent growth in the field of influencer marketing has changed the entire landscape of digital advertising as specialist agencies take care of the relationship between brands and influencers. In spite of their importance in the planning, monitoring, and implementation of the marketing campaign, the issue of legal responsibility of the influencer marketi

This article is written by Stuti Tiwary, pursuing B.A.L.L.B (Hons.) from Amity Law School, Amity University Lucknow. Due diligence plays a crucial role in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), both in company and corporate laws. It is a thorough process carried out before finalising a corporate deal, aimed at examining the legal, financial, operational, and regulatory aspects of the target company. This process helps in identifying risks, liabilities, opportunities, and compliance

This article is written by Honey Jain, pursuing B.A.LL.B from Maharaja Sayajirao University, Baroda. Trade secrets have always been a foundation of commercial advantage: the formula, the algorithm, the client list, the process that a competitor simply cannot replicate. For most of legal history, protecting these assets was a problem of physical security, locked filing cabinets, non-disclosure agreements, and the occasional breach of confidence lawsuit. The digital age has dis

This article is written by Tejal Vairagade pursuing B.A.LL.B from GH Raisoni University, Saikheda, M.P. School of Law. The modern startup board is a curious thing; it is the startup founder’s best friend, and with capital in the room, often a worst enemy. In this piece, we will explore how directors on startup boards generate structural, financial, and relational conflicts of interest when funding is on the table, and how these conflicts often operate outside of the founder’s