Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.
FeaturedThe draft India-EU Free Trade Agreement’s IP chapter could criminalise temporary digital copies and restrict archiving practices, conflicting with current Indian law and fair use principles.
FeaturedThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued comprehensive Master Directions on Cyber Resilience and Digital Payment Security Controls for non-bank Payment System Operators (PSOs), effective November 5, 2026. The framework mandates enhanced cybersecurity measures, incident reporting, and periodic audits to strengthen payment system integrity.
FeaturedThe draft India-EU Free Trade Agreement’s IP chapter proposes standards that may conflict with Indian exceptions on temporary copies and digital archiving. The final text may impact software and internet operations.
FeaturedRBI amends Minimum Capital Requirements for Operational Risk, mandating higher capital buffers for cyber risk exposure in commercial banks.
FeaturedRBI has issued comprehensive Master Directions on cyber resilience and digital payment security for authorised non-bank payment system operators, aiming to strengthen payment system safety.
FeaturedRBI issues multiple advisories implementing updates to UN sanctions lists under UAPA, requiring financial entities to amend watchlists for Taliban and ISIL (Da'esh) designations. Three entries removed, eight amended across UNSC 1989 and 1988 regimes.
FeaturedThe Reserve Bank of India has issued master directions on cyber resilience and digital payment security controls for non-bank payment system operators, effective November 2026. The framework mandates robust cyber risk management, incident reporting, and system audits.
FeaturedThe draft India-EU Free Trade Agreement's IP chapter threatens to restrict lawful digital practices like RAM copying and data archiving under expanded copyright enforcement.
FeaturedThe Reserve Bank has directed all regulated entities to implement updates to the UNSC 1988 (2011) Taliban sanctions list under Section 51A of the UAPA, 1967, involving amendment of five entries. Entities must freeze assets and cease transactions with designated individuals and entities.
FeaturedThe Reserve Bank of India has issued comprehensive Master Directions on Cyber Resilience and Digital Payment Security Controls for non-bank Payment System Operators, effective November 2026. The framework mandates minimum standards for prevention, detection, and response to cyber threats in digital payment systems.
FeaturedDraft EU-India FTA’s IP Chapter may restrict digital archiving and temporary data copies, conflicting with Indian exceptions under fair use.
FeaturedThe RBI has directed all financial institutions to implement updates to the UN-mandated sanctions lists for Taliban, ISIL (Da'esh), and Al-Qaida under Section 51A of the UAPA, 1967. Five entries were amended for Taliban and six for ISIL/Al-Qaida, with three removed.