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Hit Print OR Panic: Indiaโ€™s New Press Registration Of Periodical Act 2023: Part 2

This article analyzes India’s new Press Registration Act, comparing it to the colonial-era legislation it replaces. While the Act streamlines registration and introduces digital reforms, it raises concerns about press freedom. The concentration of power in the Press Registrar General and broad disqualification terms threaten free speech. Unclear provisions for inspections and delegation further amplify these worries. The article concludes by calling for amendments to ensure transparency, accountability, and judicial oversight to protect press freedom in India.

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Games As A Service: What The Future Holds For Game Ownership And Consumer Rights

This paper examines the shift towards the “Games as a Service” (GaaS) model in the video gaming industry, particularly in the context of Indiaโ€™s rapidly growing market. It explores critical issues related to game ownership, consumer rights, and the impact of licensing versus ownership. The paper discusses the implications of GaaS, such as limited control over purchased content, the enforcement of restrictive End User Licence Agreements (EULAs), and the legal uncertainties surrounding the classification of games as goods or services. To address these challenges, the paper calls for a clear legal framework, robust consumer protection laws, and increased public awareness to safeguard gamers’ rights.

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Placing the Metaphorical Lock on Deepfakes

Through this blog, we have highlighted the shortcomings of the current legal framework used to tackle deepfakes. Furthermore, we have examined how existing regulations can be adapted to address the threat posed by malicious deepfakes effectively and considered how foreign legislation can be integrated into the Indian context.

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