National Green Tribunal matter addressing illegal sand mining in Haryana. Centred on the polluter pays principle, the Tribunal ordered a fresh assessment of environmental compensation while upholding procedural fairness, ensuring the accused miner had a right to be heard before imposition of significant financial penalties.
Media, Technology and Environment
Legal Counsel at the Intersection of Innovation, Expression, and Sustainability
At Foresight Law Offices, our Media, Technology and Environment practice advises businesses, media organisations, and institutions on regulatory frameworks, digital rights, content governance, data protection, and environmental compliance in an increasingly regulated and complex operating environment.
Services we offer
Media, Content & Platform Regulation
- Advisory to broadcasters, OTT platforms, and publishers on content regulations and certification
- Compliance with IT Intermediary Guidelines, Digital Media Ethics Code, and grievance redressal obligations
- Defamation proceedings, injunctive relief, and reputation protection for individuals and corporates
Data Protection & Privacy
- Compliance advisory under India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act
- Consent frameworks, data localisation, and breach notification procedures
- Engagement with the Data Protection Board and regulatory response management
Technology Contracts & Digital Agreements
- Drafting and negotiating SaaS, software licensing, IT services, and outsourcing agreements
- API terms, platform agreements, and digital infrastructure documentation
- Enforceable technology contracts aligned with applicable regulatory requirements
Cybersecurity & Cyber Law
- Legal advisory on IT Act obligations, CERT-In directives, and sector-specific regulations
- Incident response, vulnerability disclosures, and regulatory notification management
- Cybersecurity compliance frameworks for organisations across sectors
Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technology
- Legal frameworks for AI, machine learning, and emerging technology deployments
- Liability structuring, data governance, and IP ownership in AI-enabled products
- Regulatory compliance advisory for technology-driven business models
Environmental Compliance & Litigation
- Compliance with Environment Protection Act, Water and Air Acts, and EIA frameworks
- Representation before the National Green Tribunal in environmental disputes and appeals
- Environmental liability proceedings and challenges to infrastructure project approvals
Telecommunications & Spectrum Advisory
- Regulatory compliance for telecom companies, ISPs, and digital infrastructure providers
- TRAI and DoT framework advisory on licensing, spectrum rights, and interconnection
- Responses to regulatory proceedings and telecom sector dispute management
Area of Expertise
Key Deals & Landmark Matters
Krishan Chander v. Union of India & Ors.
Abhijeet Kumar Pandey v. State of Bihar & Ors.
Public interest litigation before the Patna High Court challenging unsafe and congested aviation infrastructure in Bihar as a violation of the Right to Life. The Court delivered a landmark ruling framing adequate aviation infrastructure as a constitutional mandate and directed the State to decide on a Greenfield Airport site.
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. v. Chairman, State Sales Tax Appellate Tribunal & Ors.
Special Leave Petition before the Supreme Court challenging a Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court judgment on a tax matter. The Court condoned the delay in filing but declined to interfere with the impugned order and dismissed the SLP after hearing the parties.
Gajendra Singh v. Department of Telecommunication & Ors.
CAT petition by an ITS officer challenging his transfer to Kollam on the ground of spouse-posting norms. While upholding the administrative transfer, the Tribunal granted limited relief by permitting him to remain at his present posting until completion of his ongoing academic session.
Indra Mohan Singh “Honey” v. Rajshree Pan Masala
Consumer complaint alleging that Rajshree Pan Masala’s advertisement falsely marketed its product as saffron-infused. The defense successfully argued that District Consumer Commissions lack jurisdiction over misleading advertisement claims under the Consumer Protection Act, highlighting strict statutory boundaries between individual grievances and broader regulatory challenges.
Rhea Chakraborty v. State of Bihar & Anr.
Transfer petition before the Supreme Court challenging the territorial jurisdiction of an FIR registered in Patna and seeking transfer of the investigation to Mumbai. The case raised significant questions about proper forum, jurisdictional propriety, and the misuse of criminal process across state boundaries.
Vinod Dua v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
Supreme Court criminal writ petition challenging the legality of an FIR alleging that a journalist’s webcast constituted offences under Sections 290 and 505 IPC. The petition raised fundamental questions about the boundaries of free speech and the criminalization of editorial commentary in digital media.
Super Plastronics Pvt. Ltd. v. A2D Channel & Ors
Commercial suit before the Delhi High Court seeking protection against defamatory YouTube content published by A2D Channel, which falsely portrayed the petitioner’s Kodak-branded televisions as fraudulent. The petitioner sought injunctive relief and damages for the reputational and commercial harm caused by the misleading videos.
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited vs. Shiv Om Brass Industries
BSNL filed a revision petition before the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission challenging an order of the Gujarat State Consumer Commission. During the hearing, BSNL withdrew the petition. The Commission dismissed the matter as withdrawn and directed the State Commission to proceed with the original complaint expeditiously.
Sapphire Media Services Vs Delhi Transport Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. & Ors.
Sapphire Media Services initiated a commercial petition before the Delhi High Court concerning contractual disputes with the Delhi Transport Infrastructure Development Corporation. During the course of proceedings, the parties reached an amicable settlement, which was formally recorded by the Court, resulting in disposal of the petition and all pending applications.
Patanjali Ayurved Ltd Vs Raj Shamani & Ors.
Patanjali Ayurved Limited instituted a civil suit seeking permanent and mandatory injunctions along with damages against individuals alleged to have made defamatory statements concerning its products. The company asserted that the statements caused reputational and commercial harm and sought judicial protection against further dissemination of such statements.
Events
On 26 July 2025, at the CME by IFS Bihar Chapter × POGS, Advocate Varun Singh, Supreme Court Lawyer and Founder & Managing Partner of Foresight Law Offices, shared perspectives on the emerging legal challenges in Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART)—covering
Led a workshop organised by the Trial Advocacy Society, guiding participants on dispute resolution strategies and enforcement mechanisms in intellectual property law.
The conference brought together policymakers, legal practitioners, financial institutions, and technology leaders to examine the evolving IT and payments regulatory landscape within the U.S.–India partnership. Discussions focused on digital payments regulation, data governance, and the challenges facing global payment networks,
The Summit brought together leaders from policy, law, technology, and global trade to discuss regulation, innovation, and globalization. Conversations spanned regulatory frameworks, digital finance, cybersecurity, arbitration, and cross-border compliance — marking a step toward India's vision for Viksit Bharat 2047.
Varun Singh moderated a panel on India's rapidly evolving arbitration landscape, with a clear push towards ADR and minimal judicial intervention. The panel reflected on India positioning itself as a global arbitration hub, with 2026 potentially marking a defining moment
Media Coverage
The rollout of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) is expected to require businesses, particularly financial institutions, to review how they manage and retain customer data alongside existing regulatory obligations.
By simplifying legalities around digital trade across borders, India can leverage its market size to emerge as a leader in trade involving virtual transactions.
With over 900 million internet users and an anticipated one-trillion dollar digital market by 2026, India is at the forefront of global digital innovation (Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, 2023).
The stringent regulations from the Central Bank of India are proving instrumental in reshaping the fintech ecosystem in the country.
Markets had their worst software selloff in years on Monday, erasing $285 billion in market value, after Anthropic released plugins that let its Claude AI handle legal contracts, sales research, and financial analysis without human supervision.
The box office has been volatile, and subscriptions have plateaued in a crowded streaming services market. Yet, that hasn’t deterred investor interest in content and entertainment firms.
India is taking decisive steps to curb the rapidly-evolving threat of deepfakes and AI-generated misinformation. On October 22, 2025, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) released draft amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021.
The Transparency in Frontier Artificial Intelligence Act (TFAIA) requires companies such as Google , Meta and OpenAI , as well as other major developers, to report high-risk incidents, disclose safety measures and safeguard whistle-blowers. The law also mandates that companies publish frameworks showing how they incorporate safety standards and create
Top cricketers earned hefty sums from fantasy-gaming tie-ups until recently. Virat Kohli drew around INR 10–12 crore annually from MPL, while Mahendra Singh Dhoni earned about INR 6–7 crore from Winzo, as per reports. Collectively, endorsements across leading players were estimated at INR 150–200 crore a year.