Nishith Radio

In this episode, Shashank Venkat , Member – Technology Law Practice , and Prerana Reddy , Member – Technology Law Practice , discuss the Central Government’s powers under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 to require the mandatory furnishing of information . They examine the legal grounds for such requests, potential overlaps with procedures under other laws , implications for intermed...

In this episode, Aaron Kamath , Lead – Tech, Digital & Commercial Law Practice , and Uttara Jhaveri , Member – Technology Law and Life Sciences & Healthcare Law Practice , unpack the provisions related to the Data Protection Board under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 . They explain the composition and functions of the Board, the framework for imposing penalties , and the ap...

In this episode, Uttara Jhaveri , Member – Technology Law and Life Sciences & Healthcare Law Practice , and Sanjana Shrivastav , Member – Technology Law Practice , examine the personal data retention and erasure framework under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 . They explain how long a data fiduciary may retain personal data , when erasure is mandatory , minimum retention periods...

In this episode, Prerana Reddy , Member – Technology Law Practice , and Shashank Venkat , Member – Technology Law Practice , unpack the concept of consent managers under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 . They discuss the role of consent managers , registration and eligibility requirements , and their key obligations , including fiduciary duties and accountability to data principals...

In this episode, Prerana Reddy , Member – Technology Law Practice , and Uttara Jhaveri , Member – Technology Law and Life Sciences & Healthcare Law Practice , discuss the exemptions under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 . The episode covers activity-based exemptions , entity-based exemptions applicable to certain data fiduciaries and startups , and limited situations where the A...

In this episode, Aaron Kamath , Lead – Tech, Digital & Commercial Law Practice , and Uttara Jhaveri , Member – Technology Law and Life Sciences & Healthcare Law Practice , break down the key obligations of Data Fiduciaries and Significant Data Fiduciaries under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 . They discuss the requirements to implement appropriate technical and organisation...

In this episode, Aaron Kamath , Lead – Tech, Digital & Commercial Law Practice , and Uttara Jhaveri , Member – Technology Law and Life Sciences & Healthcare Law Practice , break down the rights available to data principals under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 , and discuss their duties , including lawful conduct and accuracy . The episode offers clear explanations , real-wo...

In this episode, Uttara Jhaveri , Member – Technology Law and Life Sciences & Healthcare Law Practice , and Prerana Reddy , Member – Technology Law Practice , examine the notice and consent framework under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 . They discuss purpose limitation in notice and consent , verifiable consent requirements for processing the personal data of children and pers...

In this opening episode, Shashank Venkat , Member – Technology Law Practice , and Sanjana Shrivastav , Member – Technology Law Practice , unpack the foundations of India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 . They trace the shift from the old privacy regime to the new regime under the Act, explain core concepts such as personal data , data fiduciaries , and processing , and outline the Act...

In this episode, Nishanth Kadur, Anirudh Arjun, and Sapna Kataria briefly discuss recent changes to India’s Competition Law, focusing on the new deal value test for transactions. They explore its impact, key factors in determining deal value, the substantial business operations test, and possible exemptions. Tune in for a concise breakdown of these regulatory updates and their implications.

In this part of our issue on Photonics, our futurist and strategic thought leader, Dr. Mihir Parikh briefly recounts some important operational and environmental issues involved with Photonics, including standardization, reliability, maintenance requirements, dual use potential, weaponization, export controls, light pollution, mining pollution, electronic waste management, etc.   You can find the...

In this part of our issue on Photonics, our futurist and strategic thought leader, Dr. Mihir Parikh briefly narrates various legal and regulatory issues involved with Photonics, including cybersecurity, data privacy and protection, intellectual property rights, and safety regulations.   You can find the entire issue on Photonics, videos and podcasts of other parts, and other issues of this series...

In this part of our issue on Photonics, our futurist and strategic thought leader, Dr. Mihir Parikh outlines possible uses of Photonics for various sectors and organizations, including telecommunications, healthcare and medical devices, military, transportation, energy, manufacturing, education, etc.   You can find the entire issue on Photonics, videos and podcasts of other parts, and other issues...

In this part of our issue on Photonics, our futurist and strategic thought leader, Dr. Mihir Parikh briefly explains what is happening in India around Photonics, specifically the government and leading educational institutions are doing to develop Photonics. You can find the entire issue on Photonics, videos and podcasts of other parts, and other issues of this series at  SprintingSeries.com . 

In this part of our issue on Photonics, our futurist and strategic thought leader, Dr. Mihir Parikh briefly introduces Photonics – what it is, how it is different and useful, what are popular and advanced applications of photonics technology, and the global market size for Photonics.  You can find the entire issue on Photonics, videos and podcasts of other parts, and other issues of this series at...

In this part of our issue on Sea Drones, our futurist and strategic thought leader, Dr. Mihir Parikh briefly recounts some important operational and environmental issues involved with sea drones, including national security and defense, reconnaissance capabilities, chemical pollution, and noise pollution with sea drones. You can find the entire issue on Sea Drones, videos and podcasts of other par...

In this part of our issue on Sea Drones, our futurist and strategic thought leader, Dr. Mihir Parikh briefly narrates various legal and regulatory issues involved with sea drones, including maritime and water navigation laws, national sovereignty, data privacy issue, managing geospatial data, safety and liability.     You can find the entire issue on Sea Drones, videos and podcasts of other parts,...

In this part of our issue on Sea Drones, our futurist and strategic thought leader, Dr. Mihir Parikh outlines possible uses of sea drones for various sectors and organizations, including military, maritime industry, meteorologists, oceanographic researchers, deep sea explorers, energy sector, telecom infrastructure industry, aquaculture, fisheries, etc. You can find the entire issue on Sea Drones,...

In this part of our issue on Sea Drones, our futurist and strategic thought leader, Dr. Mihir Parikh briefly explains what is happening in India around sea drones, specifically what government shipyards and private companies are doing to develop sea drones.   You can find the entire issue on Sea Drones, videos and podcasts of other parts, and other issues of this series at SprintingSeries.com .

In this part of our issue on Sea Drones, our futurist and strategic thought leader, Dr. Mihir Parikh briefly introduces sea drones – what they are, what their different types are, how they are useful, and the global market size for sea drones. You can find the entire issue on Sea Drones, videos and podcasts of other parts, and other issues of this series at SprintingSeries.com .

Rhythm Vijayvargiya, Palak Kapoor, Pradyumn Sharma and Aaron Kamath analyze SEBI's proposed framework for the recognition of 'Specified Digital Platforms' (SDP) aimed at curbing unfiltered financial advice online.   The framework prescribes stringent preventive and corrective measures for SDPs. The speakers discuss and propose a more balanced approach to ensure financial safety of the public, enco...

In the first episode of our Digital Lending series, we dive into the transformative developments in the NBFC P2P lending space, focusing on the recent amendments to the RBI's Master Directions issued in August and September 2024. These changes are set to reshape the regulatory landscape for NBFC P2P operations in India. Join Huzefa and Palak as they break down what's new, what's on the horizon, an...

In this podcast, we will delve into the recent amendments and nuances brought in vide the SEBI (Real Estate Investment Trusts) (Amendment) Regulations, 2024 which amended the SEBI REIT Regulations, 2014. SEBI amended and notified the REIT Regulations in March 2024 paving the way for a regulatory framework for Micro, Small & Medium REITs (SM REITs).

In this podcast, we delve into the pivotal investment-related initiatives for the renewable energy sector introduced in Budget 2024. We examine the newly established climate finance taxonomy designed to streamline sustainable investments, the introduction of viability gap funding to support large-scale renewable projects, and various financial incentives aimed at accelerating green technology adop...

In this podcast, we delve into the key policy changes for the renewable energy sector introduced in India's Budget 2024. We take an expansive view of the sector to specifically explore the newly introduced policy to promote pumped storage projects, the initiatives for advancing green mobility and the customs duty exemptions on essential minerals, crucial for renewable energy technologies. Join...