TECHNOLOGY LAW

“Can machines think?” was the question raised back in 1950 by Alan Turing while contemplating a method for assessing machine intelligence. This groundbreaking idea laid the foundation for Artificial Intelligence (“AI”), which has since evolved from a theoretical concept into a powerful force shaping industries and daily life.

India has formally entered the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) era with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 now in force and the DPDP Rules, 2025 duly notified. Together, they establish a comprehensive statutory framework governing how digital personal data must be collected, processed, stored, and protected.

This article examines the emerging legal battle between Amazon and Perplexity, triggered by Comet’s agentic shopping feature that allows users to describe their needs and delegate the entire purchasing journey to AI. Amazon has alleged that such autonomous activity violates its terms of use and constitutes unauthorised access under U.S. computer fraud laws, citing cybersecurity and user-safety concerns. Perplexity, however, characterises Comet as a lawful “user agent,” acting

The article weighs the thought that over-regulation could stifle AI innovation, while under-regulation risks eroding privacy and public trust. Striking the right balance will define how responsibly and competitively India harnesses the power of artificial intelligence in the years ahead. 

Guidelines on dark pattern have been notified on 30.11.2023 prohibiting any person or platform from engaging in any dark patterns practice. Compliance of these guidelines is important for the companies operating through consumer-facing applications/platforms.

In India’s rapidly evolving digital economy, the boundaries between competition law and data privacy law are becoming increasingly porous. Traditionally, data protection and antitrust frameworks operated in separate legal silos with one focusing on individual privacy rights and lawful processing of personal data, and the other on ensuring fair competition in the marketplace.

As India accelerates its digital transformation, 2024 marks a pivotal year for the evolution of Indian technology regulation. This article reimagines the trajectory of tech law by identifying key regulatory trends and examining the legal frictions they are likely to generate. Rather than offering a purely descriptive account, the analysis is structured around potential areas of dispute and grounded through select case studies to illuminate real-world implications. 

The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 has significantly altered the legal and operational landscape for businesses processing personal data in India. Beyond statutory compliance, the Act introduces a new spectrum of legal, contractual, and product-level risks that organisations must proactively address. This article examines the key legal issues emanating from the DPDP Act and outlines a structured approach for businesses to mitigate litigation exposure and regulator

The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 marks a decisive shift in how organisations in India must collect, use, and govern personal data. While the law establishes clear rights and obligations, its practical implementation poses significant challenges for businesses navigating consent management, operational accountability, and cross-functional compliance.