India: Privacy Protection

The Hon'ble Madras High Court on June 3, 2025, in the case titled ‘Play Games 24×7 Private Limited v State of Tamil Nadu' (hereinafter referred to as ‘Play Games Case')

In a significant move, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has notified The Aadhaar Authentication for Good Governance (Social Welfare, Innovation, Knowledge) Rules, 2025 (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Amendment') on January 31, 2025 which seeks to enhance the scope and utility of Aadhaar authentication with improved transparency and inclusivity.

Deepfakes are a new virtual hazard that has come about because of advances in artificial intelligence (AI). AI-created or AI-changed movies...

The Government has, over the years, attempted to revamp the domestic tax law framework. The Direct Taxes Code Bill was proposed in 2010 to consolidate and integrate all the direct tax laws...

The healthcare system in India is going through a digital transformation. Hospitals are using digital platforms more frequently to provide efficient and individualized care.

The use of biometric data has become ubiquitous in the recent past. From employee monitoring and fingerprint-based access at workplaces to identity verification (including through platforms such as DigiYatra and Aadhaar), biometric authentication is being employed for a variety of use cases in both the public and private sectors

In Rajeev Gupta & Ors. v. Prashant Garg & Ors., the Supreme Court has clarified how limitation must be established in suits involving multiple reliefs, such as cancellation of sale deeds and recovery of possession.

In business and commercial contexts across Asia, clearly articulated communication protocols between contracting parties are essential to avoid ambiguity, foster trust, and ensure legal enforceability.

As the healthcare sector rapidly digitizes—from telemedicine to electronic health records—the handling of sensitive personal data has become a legal and ethical imperative.