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Authored by Nithin Satheesh The Department of Consumer Affairs has notified the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) (Amendment) Rules, 2026 (“Amendment Rules”), amending the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020 (“E-Commerce Rules”). The amendments introduce new obligations and strengthen existing requirements applicable to e-commerce entities and marketplace platforms, with a focus on enhancing consumer protection and transparency in … Read more

Authored by Vishaka S Workplaces are not always harmonious environments. Disagreements, uncomfortable interactions, personality clashes and allegations of inappropriate conduct are part of organisational life. While employers are expected to address such situations, not every instance of unpleasant or objectionable workplace behaviour necessarily constitutes sexual harassment. The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition … Read more

Authored by Arundhathi Gopakumar Every growing business eventually invests in software to automate processes, cut costs and improve efficiency. But what if the software fails to perform? Many business owners assume the consumer forum is a quick, low-cost route to a refund. The Supreme Court’s decision in Poly Medicure Ltd. v. Brillio Technologies Pvt. Ltd. … Read more

Authored by Ammu Brigit Hybrid work has blurred a line that data protection law still cares about a great deal: where does company data end and personal life begin? Employees routinely check office email on personal phones, call customers from personal numbers, and sit on WhatsApp groups that mix work and home. Just as often, … Read more

Authored by Barath A S Introduction A patent is an asset rewarding the time, effort and investment behind an invention. In return for disclosing the invention to the public, the government grants a period of exclusivity over its commercialisation. Under the Patents Act, 1970, that period is twenty years. The question that has recently come … Read more

Authored by Arundhathi G Nair The practical implementation of the labour codes is getting clearer by the day, and Karnataka has just given business owners a concrete preview of what that clarity looks like on the ground. Through the Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments (Amendment) Act, 2026, notified on 3rd September 2026 (“Act”) and effective … Read more

Authored by Ammu Brigit A patient is admitted to a hospital. On the corridor outside the ward, there is a hand written display board with day’s occupancy list with full name, home address and room number, visible to every visitor, delivery staff member, and passer-by. It is a common sight in Indian hospitals, designed to … Read more

Authored by Ankith Kumar & Namrata Arjun With every new innovation in product design, proprietors of such products are often left with a question on what can one do to protect the unique visual element or appearance of the product which distinguishes the product from that of the competitors? This is where the confusion arises … Read more

Authored by Vishaka S Sexual harassment compliance is often viewed primarily as an HR or workplace-policy obligation. The Internal Complaints Committee (ICC), POSH policy, employee awareness sessions and complaint-handling mechanisms are generally treated as the core elements of compliance. However, for companies, POSH compliance also has a corporate reporting dimension. The consequences of overlooking that … Read more

Authored by Ammu Brigit A patient is admitted to a hospital. On the corridor outside the ward, a digital display board scrolls through the day’s occupancy list: full name, home address and room number, visible to every visitor, delivery staff member, and passer-by. It is a common sight in Indian hospitals, designed to help families … Read more