Publications
RECORDING FIRST, INFORMING LATER? IS IT GDPR-COMPATIBLE ACCORDING TO THE CJEU?
Can personal data recorded by body-worn cameras be considered directly collected from the data subject? May controllers rely on the more flexible transparency regime of Article 14 GDPR when data are captured automatically, without interaction? The Court of Justice of the European Union dealt with these questions in the Storstockholms Lokaltrafik case, which we analyse below.
ILF’s Hungarian member, Smartlegal Schmidt&Partners summarizes this issue in the article.
REPEAL OF SECTION 213 OF THE INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT – REMOVAL OF MANDATORY PROBATE REQUIREMENT
The Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha have recently passed the Repealing and Amending Bill, 2025 (“Bill”), which abolishes several obsolete enactments and amends specific existing laws. Among the most consequential amendments is the omission of Section 213 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 (“Succession Act”).
The Bill, having been approved by both Houses of Parliament, is presently awaiting Presidential assent and notification in the Official Gazette. Once notified, the amendment will materially alter the legal framework governing testamentary succession in India
MAHARERA UPDATE | STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE FOR ENFORCEMENT AND RECOVERY OF INTEREST, PENALTY AND COMPENSATION AWARDS
The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (“MahaRERA”) has issued Circular No. 51/2025 dated 18 November 2025 (“Circular”) prescribing a detailed Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for execution and recovery of interest, penalty or compensation awarded in favour of allottees under Section 31 of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (“RERA”). Click here to read the said Circular .
The Circular has been issued in direct compliance with the Order dated 6 October 2025 passed by the Hon’ble Division Bench of the Bombay High Court in Writ Petition No. 3565 of 2025, which mandated that MahaRERA orders awarding monetary relief must be executed as decrees of the principal civil court of original jurisdiction, with full application of the relevant provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC), particularly Order XXI. Click here to read the said Order .
RERA UPDATE |KARNATAKA HIGH COURT RULES THAT RERA ORDERS CANNOT BE EXECUTED THROUGH CIVIL COURTS
The Karnataka High Court, vide its judgment dated 31 October 2025 in Mantri Developer Pvt. Ltd. v. Mr. Snil Pathiyam Veetil & Ors. (Writ Petition No. 17821 of 2025 and connected matters), held that an order passed by the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA Authority) or the RERA Appellate Tribunal cannot be executed by a Civil Court as a “decree” under the Code of Civil Procedure. The Court ruled that the machinery of civil execution under Order XXI of the Code of Civil Procedure has no application to RERA Authority orders.
LABOUR LAW UPDATE | NEW LABOUR CODES – EFFECTIVE 21 NOVEMBER 2025
On 21 November 2025, India’s Government made four consolidated labour codes effective, namely (a) Code on Wages, 2019; (b) Industrial Relations Code, 2019; (c) the Code on Social Security, 2019; (d) Occupational Safety, Health and Working CondiDons Code, 2019 (collectively referred to as “Labour Codes”), replacing 29 older central labour laws. The reform is pitched as one of the most significant labour-law overhauls since independence, streamlining regulation, widening coverage, and balancing worker protections with ease of doing business. Though the Labour Codes are notified, some detailed rules (especially at the state level) are still to be notified.
INTERNATIONAL LAW FIRMS CONFERENCE IN SINGAPORE – OCTOBER 2025
International Law Firms (ILF) a worldwide network of independent law firms held its annual conference on 18th October 2025 in Singapore, with the title “Expanding ILF Network and Navigating Alternative Dispute Resolution – Collaboration with Asia Pacific”. We report on this special event in this s article.
Enforcement of Foreign Arbitration Awards in the UAE: Navigating the Legal Landscape for International Parties
The United Arab Emirates has rapidly emerged as a leading hub for international arbitration, thanks to its strategic geographic position and investor-friendly legal reforms. For businesses and individuals from the United States, Europe, and Canada, understanding the regime governing the enforcement of foreign arbitration awards in the UAE is more crucial than ever. The framework—anchored by the UAE Arbitration Law and the New York Convention—offers both promising opportunities and procedural nuances. This article provides an expert overview tailored to international stakeholders, grounded in the most current legal developments as of November 2025.
DIGITAL PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION RULES, 2025 – NOTIFIED
Contributors: Mr. Bhushan Shah (Partner) · Ms. Shreya Dalal (Associate Partner) Introduction The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (“MEITY”) has now formally notified the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 (“DPDP Rules” or “Rules”) on 13...
Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in the United Arab Emirates: Navigating Jurisdiction, Reciprocity and Injunctive Relief for Transnational Stakeholders
Introduction: Globalization and the Rise of Cross-Border Dispute Resolution In the interconnected landscape of global commerce, the demand for robust mechanisms to enforce foreign judgments has never been more critical. This is particularly relevant for individuals...
LITIGATION UPDATE | MEDICAL REPRESENTATIVES NOT “WORKMEN” UNDER THE INDUSTRIAL DISPUTES ACT
Contributors: Ms. Shreya Dalal (Associate Partner) · Mr. Mohammed Lokhandwala (Associate) The Hon’ble Delhi High Court in the ma4er of Samarendra Das v. Win Medicare Pvt. Ltd., 2025 SCC OnLine Del 6347, reaffirmed that a medical or sales representative employed in the...