INTRODUCTION
From time-to-time, it is alleged that the sensitive information of citizens is breached by the government-backed data storing mechanisms. For instance, Adhaar data breach,[i] CoWIN Vaccination data breach,[ii] Aarogya Setu App data breach,[iii] etc. However, there is no concrete evidence to bolster such claims. In similar way, it can be said…

INTRODUCTION
On 25th February 2021, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB), out of the blue, notified the Information Technology (Guidelines for Intermediaries and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021 (hereinafter referred to as ‘the rules’ or ‘IT Rules 2021’) under nearly two-decades-old pre-existing IT Act. The Rules will supersede the 2011 guidelines[i] for…

INTRODUCTION
What are Geographical Indications 
Geographical indication or as we know GI is a sign that denotes a product of a particular location or locality or originated from that locality or geographical location. The said product possesses a distinct reputation and quality of the place from where it is originated. GIs are commonly registered on…

Introduction: Setting the Tone
In one of its most consequential rulings, Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha v. Prius Auto Industries Ltd.[1] (hereinafter “Prius Case”) the Supreme Court of India, observed that the Intellectual Property Rights are territorial rather than being global. Before delving into the depths of this seminal ruling, it becomes important to have…

When it comes to healthcare, probably the most sensitive topic that requires rigorous strictness and carefulness is the application of medicinal products. It is to emphasize the fact that the concept of ‘do no harm’ is more than just an adage, it is the primary concept that is epitomizing the significance of medication security. In…