Navigating Responsibility and Accountability in Social Media Marketing

INTRODUCTION “With great influence comes great responsibility”. Social media today is a big part of the social fabric. There has been a significant increase in the number of social media influencers since 2020 and with their large following, such influencers holds a very strong social media presence and their remarks and comments about anything can create a huge impact.  There has been a shift … Continue reading Navigating Responsibility and Accountability in Social Media Marketing

The Legal Boundaries of Advertising: Puffery, Disparagement, and Comparative Advertising”

The Legal Boundaries of Advertising: Puffery, Disparagement, and Comparative Advertising" INTRODUCTION In 2025, the world of advertising is marked by fierce competition, where brands constantly vie for consumer attention. In this race, the delicate boundary between puffery and product disparagement often becomes blurred, sparking frequent controversies. Advertising is an important factor for a products future … Continue reading The Legal Boundaries of Advertising: Puffery, Disparagement, and Comparative Advertising”

Analyzing WhatsApp’s Antitrust Violations and CCI Order

INTRODUCTION In 2021, WhatsApp users got a notification that, it would be updating its privacy terms and service policies. The terms and condition explicitly mentioned that it would be sharing the user’s data with the Meta companies (then known as ‘Facebook’). The notification is stated below; WhatsApp is updating its terms and privacy policy; Key … Continue reading Analyzing WhatsApp’s Antitrust Violations and CCI Order

Google’s Dominance: A Closer Look at Winzo’s Claims

Winzo vs. Google: Investigating Abuse of Dominance in the Digital Market INTRODUCION Dominant position is when a company has an influence or holds a superior position in the market, and it can act independently of its competitors, suppliers or consumers. Recently, Google has been alleged to abuse its dominant position against an Online Gaming platform … Continue reading Google’s Dominance: A Closer Look at Winzo’s Claims

Understanding Promoter Lock-In: Importance for Investors

PROMOTER LOCK-IN Promoter or Founder Lock-In is a standard clause in most Shareholder Agreements that prohibits the promoter/founder group to sell their shares to anyone without the prior written consent of the Investor. WHY DO INVESTORS INSIST FOR A PROMOTER LOCK-IN? Retain Skin in the game (SITG): Promoters have the maximum stake/SITG in their company. … Continue reading Understanding Promoter Lock-In: Importance for Investors

Understanding Drag-Along Rights in Shareholder Agreements

What is “Drag Along” clause in Share Holding Agreement/ equity funding term sheets? Drag-along rights allow majority shareholders to compel minority shareholders to sell their shares in the event of a third-party sale. The intent is to avoid minority shareholders blocking a sale and to secure higher valuation and strategic benefits for the selling majority … Continue reading Understanding Drag-Along Rights in Shareholder Agreements

Key Legal Considerations for Data Centre Development in India

Data centers in India are rapidly expanding, driven by the increasing demand for cloud services, data localization mandates, and the overall growth in digital consumption. Here’s a breakdown of some of the significant aspects and considerations: 1.Growth & Investment India has seen substantial investment in data centers from both domestic and global tech giants like … Continue reading Key Legal Considerations for Data Centre Development in India

Understanding the Role of a Book Lead Runner in IPOs

WHO IS BOOK LEAD RUNNER? A Book Running Lead Manager, also known as a Book Lead Runner, is one of the most important threads in the Initial Public Offering process. It leads a company into becoming listed on the public list by supporting it in its transformation. The BRLM is essentially the primary coordinator and … Continue reading Understanding the Role of a Book Lead Runner in IPOs

Red Herring Prospectus: Laws and Disclosure Requirements

A red herring prospectus is a preliminary prospectus filed by a company with regulatory bodies like the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or the Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI), typically in connection with an initial public offering (IPO). It includes most details about the company's operations and prospects but omits critical information such as … Continue reading Red Herring Prospectus: Laws and Disclosure Requirements