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The Cinematograph Amendment Bill 2023, New Ott Rules And Regulations

On July 31, 2023, the Parliament enacted the Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2023, which revised the Cinematograph Act, of 1952, reinforcing India’s film piracy laws. It is now illegal to record audio videos in any location designated for film exhibition. The bill also includes new forms of film certifications. The Cinematograph Act of 1952 (‘the 1952 …

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Digital Competition Bill 2024

General Legal issues / By Lead India

The Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) has expressed concern over the draft Digital Competition Bill 2024. It stated that this bill could hurt Indian startups and other digital businesses. IAMAI is a major industry organization that represents a wide range of digital entities, including large technology companies. Digital Competition Bill The law proposes …

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Law On Deepfakes Videos

General Legal issues / By Lead India

On November 7, 2023, a day after a licentious video of actor Rashmika Mandanna leaked on multiple social media sites, she released a statement questioning its validity. The actor’s visage had unintentionally been overlaid on the body of a British Indian influencer. This is an example of a ‘Deepfake’ video, which was named after the …

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Law On Internet Shutdown

General Legal issues / By Lead India

Manipur is in the grip of a severe battle between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo groups. The Indian government enforced internet restrictions in Manipur to combat violence and misinformation. The government’s plan to shut down the internet in the state on May 3, 2023, has now been in effect for more than 200 days, and netizens’ …

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Recently Developed Hit-And-Run Law

General Legal issues / By Lead India

Recent demonstrations by transporters and commercial drivers in Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, and Punjab have put light on the problematic Section 106 (2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. This clause, which prescribes heavy penalties for hit-and-run occurrences, has been a focal point of anger in the driving community. What is the Hit-and-Run Law? Provisions …

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Citizenship Amendment Act The Key Highlight Of Caa

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The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) is intended to protect people who have sought asylum in India owing to religious persecution. It provides them with protection against unlawful migration proceedings. Applicants for citizenship must have entered India before December 31, 2014. Currently, Indian citizenship is conferred to people born in India or who have resided there …

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What Is a Power of Attorney?

General Legal issues / By Lead India

A power of attorney is a legally binding document that authorizes one person to act on behalf of another. The individual who receives the authority is referred to as the agent or attorney. The principal is the person who is named in the power of attorney. The agent may have wide or restricted legal authority …

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What is Relinquishment Deed?

General Legal issues / By Lead India

A relinquishment deed is a legal document in which a legal heir surrenders or transfers his legal rights in inherited parental property to another legal heir, such as his mother, son, daughter, brother, sister, and so on. Relinquishment Deed The phrase relinquishment refers to one co-owner renouncing and surrendering their rights, title, and interest in …

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What is a Sale Deed?

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A sale deed is a significant legal document that confirms the transfer of property ownership from the seller to the buyer and serves as proof of ownership. Once it is signed the terms and conditions of sale have been agreed upon. This instrument transfers property rights and must be verified for encumbrance. Sale Deed A …

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What is a Commercial Lease Agreement

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A Commercial Lease Agreement is a contract entered into between the property owner or landlord and the tenant or lessee. This legally enforceable treaty indicates that the renter has relinquished occupancy of a piece of commercial real estate for a set amount of time only for business purposes. A business leasing agreement differs significantly from …

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