India: Government, Public Sector

On 8 July 2026, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has notified the Telecommunications (Radio Equipment Possession Authorisation) Rules, 2026 (Rules). The Rules operationalise the authorisation requirement under Section 3(1)(c) of the Telecommunications Act, 2023 (Telecom Act) for possession of radio equipment, while also identifying categories of persons and equipment for which a separate possession authorisation is not required.

India's leading states are competing to attract Global Capability Centres through strategic policy frameworks, fiscal incentives, and infrastructure development. Karnataka, Telangana, Maharashtra, and Gujarat have each designed distinct approaches to position their metropolitan hubs as premier destinations for multinational innovation and value delivery. Which state offers the most compelling proposition for establishing high-value GCC operations in India's evolving business landscape?

Foreign owned or controlled companies in India occupy a unique regulatory position—treated as both resident and non-resident depending on the context. When these companies attempt to fulfill their corporate social responsibility obligations by funding Indian non-profits, a complex question emerges: does their contribution constitute 'foreign contribution' under India's Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, potentially restricting which organizations can receive their CSR funds?

The Supreme Court's decision in Kolkata Municipal Corporation v. Bimal Kumar Shah marks a significant development in Article 300A jurisprudence. While upholding the concurrent findings of the Single Judge and the Division Bench of the Calcutta High Court, the Supreme Court identified seven constitutional requirements for a valid compulsory acquisition of immovable property. The ruling reaffirms that, although the right to property is no longer a fundamental right after the 44th Constitutional Amendment, it remains constitutionally protected under Article 300A against arbitrary deprivation by the State.

Welcome to the latest edition of DSK Legal’s White-Collar Crime & Corporate Investigations Newsletter, where we analyze key legal developments shaping financial crime, regulatory enforcement, and corporate compliance.

The Rajasthan High Court examines whether the traditional practice of Atta-Satta—a reciprocal marriage arrangement between families—can override legal consent requirements when minors are involved. This case explores the intersection of customary practices with child marriage laws, matrimonial cruelty standards, and women's dignity rights.

The Delhi High Court's landmark ruling in Telegram FZ LLC v. Union of India addresses whether Section 69A of the IT Act permits the government to block an entire platform rather than specific content. Following the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak scandal, where fraudulent channels circulated fake exam papers affecting millions of aspirants, the court upheld the Centre's power to impose a platform-wide ban on Telegram, sparking intense debate about the boundaries between examination integrity and digital censorship.

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (“DPIIT”), through its revised Standard Operating Procedure (“SOP”) dated 4 May 2026 for processing Foreign Direct Investment (“FDI”) proposals, has introduced what appears at first glance to be a procedural reform.

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (“DPIIT”) had issued Press Note 3 of 2020 (“PN3”), mandating prior Government approval for investments originating from entities or citizens of countries sharing land borders with India (“LBCs”), or where the beneficial owner of the investment was situated in or was a citizen of such countries.

India's leading states are competing to attract Global Capability Centres through strategic policy frameworks, fiscal incentives, and infrastructure development. Karnataka, Telangana, Maharashtra, and Gujarat have each designed distinct approaches to position their metropolitan hubs as premier destinations for multinational innovation and value delivery. Which state offers the most compelling proposition for establishing high-value GCC operations in India's evolving business landscape?

The West Asia conflict has exposed fundamental limitations in how force majeure operates during systemic supply chain disruptions.

The Competition Commission of India has found 17 electrical contractors guilty of bid rigging in 73 tenders floated by the Assam Police Housing Corporation Limited, establishing collusion through cover bidding and bid rotation arrangements. Despite conclusive evidence of cartelization including identical bid prices, replicated errors, and coordinated communications, the CCI opted against imposing financial penalties due to the small scale of the businesses involved, though it issued a stern warning against