TRAI Consultation Paper on Regulatory Framework for Application-Based Linear Television Distribution (ALTD) Services (Including Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television (FAST) Services)
by Anushree Rauta (Equity Partner - Head Media & Entertainment and Gaming Practice), Umang Sheth (Principal Associate) and Shilpi Tripathi (Associate Trainee)
1. Purpose of This Note
On 6th April 2026, TRAI released Consultation Paper No.…
Delhi High Court Protects Personality Rights of Actor R . Madhavan, Orders Take Down of Infringing Content Such as Counterfeit Merchandise, Obscene Pictures, AI-Gene Rated Fake Videos and Social Media Posts
by Anushree Rauta, Shwetank Tripathi, Vidit Desai, Devangini Rai and Purvi Mehta
In the matter of R. Madhavan v G Filmz Studioz & ors, CS(COMM)…
Delhi HC Affirms Influencers’ Right To Criticize Brands Based On Verified Facts
by Anushree Rauta (Equity Partner, Head of Media and Entertainment Practice) and Shrija Verma (Associate)
INTRODUCTION
The growing influence of digital content creators has disrupted traditional marketing models in India. Social media influencers today command enormous reach and credibility among consumers, directly impacting brand…
Reversal of Cess Imposition under Karnataka Cine & Cultural Activists (Welfare) Bill
By Samyak Surana, Senior Associate and Rhea Lokeshwar, Associate
Addressing the financial difficulties faced by artists and workers of the media and entertainment industry and the need to provide them with social security[1], the Karnataka government introduced the Karnataka Cine & Cultural Activists…