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Marri Retail Files ₹522 Crore IPO: Trilegal, Verist Law, TT&A & Hogan Lovells on Board

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Marri Retail Limited IPO: Marri Retail Limited, a leading apparel and jewellery retailer with 34 stores across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Maharashtra, has filed a Draft Red Herring Prospectus for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) worth over ₹522 crore. The IPO comprises a fresh issue of equity shares aggregating ₹522 crore and an offer for sale of up to 27 million shares by promoter Marri Venkat Reddy.

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Next-Gen Jet Engine Startup D-Propulse Gets ₹25 Crore Funding to Scale RDE Tech

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D-Propulse secures ₹25 crore from IAN Alpha Fund: Bengaluru-based deep-tech startup D-Propulse Aerospace has raised ₹25 crore from the early-stage investment platform IAN Group’s IAN Alpha Fund. The funding will be used to expand the company’s engineering team, strengthen computing and simulation capabilities, and establish limited testing infrastructure.

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Supreme Court Flags Rising Use of AI-Generated Evidence and False Allegations in Matrimonial Disputes

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Supreme Court News: New Delhi, January 21, 2026 – The Supreme Court has raised serious concerns over the increasing misuse of technology in matrimonial disputes, highlighting that parties are frequently fabricating evidence, sometimes using artificial intelligence, to gain advantage in legal battles. The bench of Justices Rajesh Bindal and Manmohan made the observations while dissolving the marriage of a couple whose union had irretrievably broken down.

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Supreme Court Directs High Courts to Report on 30% Women Representation in Bar Associations

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30 percent women reservation in Bar Associations: New Delhi, January 22, 2026 – The Supreme Court has directed the Registrars General of all High Courts, including Karnataka, to verify compliance with its previous order mandating that at least 30 percent of office bearers and executive committee members in Bar Associations be women. The Court has asked for detailed, association-wise reports to be submitted, along with remedial action taken in cases of non-compliance.

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Supreme Court Directs States to Formulate Police Media Briefing Policies Using Amicus Manual

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Supreme Court Police Media Briefing Manual: New Delhi, January 21, 2026 – The Supreme Court has directed all States to formulate a formal policy governing police media briefings, relying on a comprehensive “Police Manual for Media Briefing” submitted before it by Senior Advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan, who appeared as amicus curiae in the matter. The Court has given the States three months to implement the directive.

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VIXAR Acquires Controlling Stake in IREP Credit Capital to Expand MSME Lending Reach

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VIXAR-IREP Credit Capital: Mumbai, India – 19 January 2026 – Mumbai-based private equity firm VIXAR has announced the acquisition of a controlling stake in IREP Credit Capital Private Limited, a non-deposit-taking NBFC, marking a strategic expansion into tailored financial services for underserved micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across southern India.

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Supreme Court Rejects Justice Yashwant Varma’s Challenge to Impeachment Proceedings

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Justice Yashwant Varma Impeachment News: The Supreme Court has rejected a plea filed by Allahabad High Court Justice Yashwant Varma seeking to quash impeachment proceedings initiated against him, clearing the way for a parliamentary probe into allegations of corruption linked to unaccounted cash found at his residence. A Bench comprising Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice…

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Delhi Court Convicts Kashmiri Separatist Asiya Andrabi and Associates for Terror Conspiracy

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Kashmiri Separatist Asia Andrabi News: A Delhi court has convicted Kashmiri separatist leader Asiya Andrabi and two of her close associates for serious offences including conspiracy to commit terrorism, waging war against the Government of India, and membership of a banned organisation. The verdict marks a significant development in one of the most closely watched terror-related prosecutions linked to separatist activities in Jammu and Kashmir.

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Japan’s Aica Kogyo Acquires Controlling Stake in Stylam Industries in $225 Million Deal

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Aica Kogyo Acquires Stylam Industries: Japanese conglomerate Aica Kogyo Company Limited has acquired a controlling stake of up to 53.12% in Stylam Industries Limited in a transaction valued at approximately $225 million. The acquisition was carried out through secondary purchases from existing promoters and triggers a mandatory open offer under Indian takeover regulations.

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Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas Advises McDonald’s on Hyderabad GCC

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McDonald’ Corporations Global Capability Center Hyderabad: Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM) has advised McDonald’s Corporation on the establishment of its global capability center (GCC) in Hyderabad, Telangana. The facility represents McDonald’s largest office outside the United States and will serve as a strategic hub for operations, technology, analytics, and artificial intelligence.

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Bengaluru Court Grants Bail to WinZo Games Co-founder Saumya Rathore in PMLA Case, Denies Relief to Paavan Nanda

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Saumya Singh Rathore WinZo Games Pvt Ltd. Bengaluru: A Bengaluru sessions court on December 26 granted bail to Saumya Singh Rathore, co-founder and director of WinZo Games Pvt Ltd, in a money-laundering case registered by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), while rejecting the bail plea of co-founder Paavan Nanda and allowing the agency to take him into custody for further interrogation.

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Delhi High Court

Unnao Rape Case: Supreme Court Stays Delhi High Court Bail to Kuldeep Singh Sengar, Flags Legal Concerns

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Unnao Rape Case News Supreme Court: New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the operation of a recent Delhi High Court order that had granted bail and suspended the life sentence awarded to former Uttar Pradesh MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the Unnao rape case, citing serious legal concerns that warranted closer examination.

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Delhi High Court Grants Interim Relief to Allcargo in Trademark Dispute Against “VRS ALLCARGO”

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Trade Mark News Delhi High Court: New Delhi, December 1, 2025 — The Delhi High Court has granted interim relief to Allcargo Logistics Limited, restraining rival logistics firm VRS All Cargo Packers and Movers Pvt Ltd from using the mark “VRS ALLCARGO” and other deceptively similar variants. The court held that such use is likely to cause confusion among consumers and amounts to trademark infringement and passing off.

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Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas Advises on Ambuja Cements – Orient Cement Merger

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Ambuja Cement-Orient Cement Merger: New Delhi: Ambuja Cements Limited and Orient Cement Limited are set to merge, with Ambuja issuing equity shares to Orient shareholders and cancelling its existing shareholding in Orient. The merger is part of Ambuja’s broader consolidation strategy in the cement sector, under which it is also undergoing a merger with ACC Cement.

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Supreme Court Stays Aravalli Verdict, Says Clarifications Needed on Definitions

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Supreme Court Aravalli Hills Case News: New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday stayed its recent judgment on the Aravalli Hills, saying that certain clarifications were necessary regarding the definitions it had approved last month. The Court also decided to constitute a new committee of experts to study the environmental impact of the recommendations made by an earlier panel, which was largely comprised of bureaucrats.

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Supreme Court to hold special vacation sitting on December 29 to hear CBI plea against Kuldeep Singh Sengar bail

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Supreme Court Unnao Rape Case Kuldeep Singh Sengar: New Delhi: The Supreme Court will hold a special sitting during its winter vacation on December 29 to hear the Central Bureau of Investigation’s (CBI) appeal challenging the suspension of the life sentence granted to former Uttar Pradesh MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the Unnao rape case.

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LKS, Latham Act on Inox Clean Energy’s Acquisition of 1,337 MW Wind-Solar Portfolio From Macquarie

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LKS, Latham Act on Inox Clean Energy’s Acquisition of 1,337 MW Wind-Solar Portfolio From Macquarie: New Delhi: Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan Attorneys (LKS) and Latham & Watkins have acted on Inox Clean Energy Limited’s acquisition of a 1,337 MW renewable energy platform from Macquarie Corporate Holdings Pty Limited and other shareholders, in a transaction that significantly strengthens Inox’s footprint in India’s renewable energy sector.

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Arbitration

Non-Signatories Cannot Compel Arbitration, Supreme Court Rules in HPCL Case

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Supreme Court Explains Case Law on Enforcement of Arbitration Clause by non-signatory to a Contract: New Delhi — In a significant ruling tightening the law on arbitration, the Supreme Court has held that a sub-contractor who is not a signatory to a contract cannot force arbitration against the principal employer unless it can establish a clear and “veritable” legal relationship with the parties to the arbitration agreement.

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Resignation Forfeits Pension, But Gratuity Is a Statutory Right: Supreme Court

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Supreme Court Case Law on Gratuity Payments in India: New Delhi, December 9, 2025 — The Supreme Court on Monday delivered a significant ruling clarifying the legal distinction between resignation and voluntary retirement, holding that resignation leads to forfeiture of pensionary benefits, while gratuity remains a statutory entitlement even after resignation.

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Allahabad High Court News

‘Sar tan se juda’ slogan challenges India’s integrity, incites rebellion: Allahabad High Court

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Allahabad High Court News: Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court has held that the slogan “gustakh-e-nabi ki ek saza, sar tan se juda” (for insulting the Prophet, there is one punishment: beheading) amounts to a challenge to the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India, as it incites people to armed rebellion and undermines the authority of…

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How Impeachment of Judges Works in India — Process, History, and the Latest Cases

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Explained – How Impeachment of Judges Works in India — Process, History, and the Latest Cases: India’s mechanism for removing judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts is one of the most stringent in the world. The Constitution deliberately sets a high threshold to protect judicial independence while still allowing Parliament to act in cases of serious misconduct. The process is laid out in Article 124(4) for Supreme Court judges and Article 218 for High Court judges, with additional procedures defined in the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968.

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Madras High Court

Over 100 MPs Move Impeachment Motion Against Madras High Court Judge GR Swaminathan

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Madras High Court Judge GR Swaminathan Impeachment: New Delhi — A total of 107 Members of Parliament from the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and several opposition parties have submitted an impeachment motion in the Lok Sabha seeking the removal of Madras High Court judge Justice GR Swaminathan. The motion accuses the judge of bias, lack of impartiality, and decisions allegedly influenced by “a particular political ideology,” in violation of India’s secular constitutional framework.

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SC Flags ‘Chilling Effect’ of Insensitive Judicial Remarks in Sexual Assault Cases, Mulls Comprehensive Guidelines

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Supreme Court Considers Guidelines for High Courts on Insensitive Remarks on Sexual Assault Cases: New Delhi, December 8 — The Supreme Court on Monday warned that insensitive judicial observations in sexual assault cases could have a “chilling effect” on survivors, their families and society, as it considered framing comprehensive guidelines for courts across the country.

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AI-Based Resolution of Cheque Bounce Cases Feasible, Says Ex-CJI Justice Chandrachud

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AI-Based Resolution of Cheque Bounce Cases Feasible, Says Ex-CJI Justice Chandrachud: New Delhi, India – Former Chief Justice of India, Justice DY Chandrachud, has suggested that artificial intelligence (AI) could be used to resolve certain categories of litigation, particularly cheque dishonour cases, as part of efforts to address India’s growing judicial pendency. Speaking at the IBA Litigation and ADR Symposium on Saturday, Justice Chandrachud highlighted the potential of AI in accelerating the adjudication of transactional disputes without compromising fairness.

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JSA Advises Baashyaam Group on $144 Million Acquisition of Haddows Road Property in Chennai

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Chennai, India – Baashyaam Group has successfully acquired the Haddows Road property in Nungambakkam, Chennai, from Standard Chartered Bank’s subsidiary, Standard Chartered Global Business Services Private Limited. The transaction, valued at approximately ₹1,200 crore (USD 144 million), marks a significant expansion for Baashyaam Group in one of Chennai’s prime commercial locations.

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Supreme Court’s New Rules for Mentioning, Adjournment, and Urgent Listings Come into Force

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Supreme Court’s New Rules for Mentioning, Adjournment and Urgent Listing: New Delhi, India – November 2025 – In a significant move to streamline the judicial process, the Supreme Court of India has announced a set of new procedural rules that will come into effect on Monday, December 1, 2025. These rules aim to overhaul the procedures for urgent case listings, adjournment requests, and the oral mentioning of matters before the Court, bringing greater transparency, consistency, and predictability to the system.

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Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas Advises on Rs 7,191 Crore Bharti Airtel Share Sale

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Bharti Airtel Share Sale: Mumbai, India – November 27, 2025 – In a landmark transaction in the Indian capital markets, Indian Continent Investment Limited (ICIL) has successfully sold 34,300,000 equity shares of Bharti Airtel Limited for an aggregate consideration of ₹7,191 crore. The shares were sold on the screen-based trading platform of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE), marking a significant liquidity event for the telecom giant.

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AI Could Resolve 60% of India’s Litigation Backlog, Says Supreme Court Judge Justice Manmohan at AI Summit

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AI Could Resolve 60% of India’s Litigation Backlog: Justice Manmohan: New Delhi, India – November 29, 2025 – The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into India’s judicial process could revolutionize the country’s legal system, with AI potentially resolving more than 60 percent of litigation by automating routine, small-ticket cases. This ambitious prediction was made by Supreme Court Justice Manmohan during his keynote address at the India Law, AI, and Tech Summit 2025 held in Delhi on Saturday.

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Supreme Court Raps Patna High Court Over Arbitration Review, Calls Process a “Foe in Practice”

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New Delhi, November 2025 — The Supreme Court of India has once again underscored its commitment to minimizing judicial interference in arbitration, this time in a strong judgment that criticized the Patna High Court for revisiting an order that had already appointed an arbitrator in a commercial dispute. The judgment, delivered by a bench of Justices Pardiwala and Mahadevan, included an incisive remark: “Arbitration is often a friend in conferences but a foe in practice,” highlighting the tension between the theoretical benefits of arbitration and the hurdles it faces when parties resist or manipulate the process in reality.

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Sudeep Pharma Raises ₹895 Crore in Successful IPO with Legal Support from CAM, S&R, and Hogan Lovells

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Sudeep Pharma IPO: Mumbai, India – November 2025 – Sudeep Pharma Limited, a technology-driven manufacturer of excipients and specialty ingredients for the pharmaceutical, food, and nutrition industries, has successfully raised ₹895 crore through its initial public offering (IPO). The offering consisted of a fresh issue of equity shares and an offer for sale (OFS) by the promoter selling shareholders.

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Argus Partners Advises on Stanza Living’s Rs 282 Crore Series A Funding

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Stanza Living’s Series A Funding: Mumbai, India – November 2025 – Stanza Living, a leading managed accommodation platform catering to students and working professionals, has successfully raised ₹282.8 crore (approximately $32 million) in its Series E funding round. The round was led by Accel, with participation from Motilal Oswal, as the company continues its expansion in the rapidly growing market for student and professional housing.

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Trilegal, Addleshaw Goddard, MAQ Advise JSW Group’s Pact with Minerals Development Oman

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JSW Partners with Minerals Development Oman: Muscat, Oman – November 2025 – JSW Group, one of India’s leading industrial conglomerates, has entered into a strategic partnership with Minerals Development Oman SAOC (MDO), the Sultanate of Oman’s state-owned mine developer and operator, to develop a 27 million tons per annum (MTPA) greenfield port facility and mining operations for gypsum and limestone. The agreement marks a significant step in JSW Group’s ongoing global expansion strategy, particularly in the mining and infrastructure sectors.

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Judiciary has played a stabilising role in India’s economic transformation: CJI BR Gavai

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Judiciary’s Role in India’s Economic Transformation: CJI BR Gavai: In a landmark address at the 6th Full Meeting of the Standing International Forum of Commercial Courts (SIFoCC) in New Delhi, Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai underscored the pivotal role played by India’s judiciary in the country’s ongoing economic transformation. He emphasized that the Indian legal system has acted as a stabilizing force, ensuring that the growth of commerce and industry remains firmly anchored in the constitutional principles of fairness, equity, and justice.

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Induced Religious Conversions of Tribals by Missionaries Threaten India’s Unity: Chhattisgarh High Court

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Induced Religious Conversions of Tribals by Missionaries Threaten India’s Unity: Raipur, November 3, 2025: The Chhattisgarh High Court has expressed serious concern over the phenomenon of induced religious conversions among tribal communities, observing that large-scale conversions to Christianity—particularly those driven by inducement or coercion—pose a threat to India’s unity and cultural continuity.

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Kerala Advocates Oppose Supreme Court Ruling on District Judge Appointments; Call for Review Petition

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Kochi, November 3, 2025: A group of 201 practising lawyers in Kerala have moved a resolution before the Kerala High Court Advocates’ Association (KHCAA) opposing the recent Supreme Court judgment in Rejanish KV v. K Deepa & Ors, which allows judicial officers with prior experience as lawyers to be considered for appointment as District Judges under the Bar quota.

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Delhi Court Orders Action Against Police Officer for Filing False Report, Faults Probe in Gunfight Case

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Delhi Court Orders Action Against Police Officer for Filing False Report: New Delhi | October 31, 2025. A  Delhi court has ordered departmental action against a police officer after finding that he filed a false report to mislead the court and conducted a shoddy investigation in a criminal case arising from a neighborhood gunfight. The…

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Explained: Why the Supreme Court Ruled That Not Every Lawyer Is an Advocate

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Explained: Why Every Lawyer Is Not an Advocate: The Supreme Court recently declared that in-house lawyers are not “advocates” under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), interpreting a clause on professional privilege — it revisited a core distinction within India’s legal profession: the line between having a law degree and having the right to practise law.…

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AIBE XX Registration Last Date Today; Exam Scheduled for November 30, 2025

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AIBE XX Registration, Exam Date Schedule: New Delhi, October 29, 2025: The Bar Council of India (BCI) has announced an extension of the registration deadline for the 20th edition of the All India Bar Examination (AIBE XX) to Friday (October 31, 2025). The national-level examination, mandatory for law graduates seeking to practice in India, will be held on November 30, 2025.

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Central Government Clears Justice Surya Kant as Next Chief Justice of India

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Justice Surya Kant – Next Chief Justice of India: New Delhi, October 31, 2025 — In a significant development on Thursday, the Central government officially cleared the appointment of Supreme Court Justice Surya Kant as the next Chief Justice of India (CJI). The appointment will take effect from November 24, 2025, following the retirement of the current CJI, BR Gavai, on November 23.

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Rubicon Research Raises USD 155.7 million Through IPO, AZB & Partners and Khaitan & Co Provide Legal Advisory

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Rubicon Research IPO: Mumbai, October 29, 2025: Rubicon Research Limited, a Mumbai-based pharmaceutical formulations company specializing in branded specialty products, has raised US $155.7 million (₹1,377.5 Crore) crore through its initial public offering (IPO). The offering comprised a fresh issue and an offer for sale by promoter shareholder General Atlantic Singapore RR Pte. Ltd.

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Delhi High Court Allows CBI to Record Testimony of US Witness via Video Conference in Official Secrets Act Case

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New Delhi, October 29, 2025: In a significant ruling balancing national security concerns with fair trial principles, the Delhi High Court has allowed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to record the testimony of American businessman C. Edmonds Allen via video conferencing from the Indian Consulate in New York in a case registered under the Official Secrets Act (OSA) against arms dealer Abhishek Verma.

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SAM, AZB Partners Advise on Emirates NBD’s 60% Stake Acquisition in RBL Bank

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Emirates NBD Set to Acquire 60% Stake in RBL Bank in Landmark Deal: Mumbai, India – October 24, 2025 – In a historic move, Emirates NBD, one of the largest banking groups in the UAE, is set to acquire a 60% majority stake in India’s RBL Bank for ₹26,850 crore. This landmark transaction, marking the first-ever acquisition of a profitable Indian bank by a foreign entity, is poised to reshape the landscape of India’s banking sector.

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Alimony can’t be awarded to financially independent spouse: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court recently held that alimony cannot be awarded to a spouse if he/she is financially self-sufficient and independent. A Division Bench of Justices Anil Kshetarpal and Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar said that it is a settled law that permanent alimony is intended as a measure of social justice and not as a tool for enrichment or equalising the financial status of two capable individuals.

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Madras High Court Recognizes Cryptocurrency as Property

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Madras High Court Recognizes Cryptocurrency as Property: Chennai, October 24, 2025: The Madras High Court ruled on the legal status of cryptocurrency, affirming that it qualifies as property under Indian law. The Court’s decision stems from a petition filed by an investor whose cryptocurrency holdings were frozen after a cyberattack on the WazirX platform in 2024. Justice Anand Venkatesh, who heard the case, confirmed that while cryptocurrencies are intangible and not traditional legal tender, they possess characteristics akin to property.

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Arbitration

Former ASG Pinky Anand appointed judge of Bahrain International Commercial Court

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Former  ASG Pinky Anand appointed judge of Bahrain International Commercial Court: Senior Advocate Pinky Anand has been appointed a judge of the Bahrain International Commercial Court (BICC), which is set to launch on November 5. Anand, a Senior Advocate with over 40 years of experience, previously served as Additional Solicitor General of India from 2014 to 2020. She has acted as an arbitrator in cases across India, Dubai, Malaysia and Singapore.

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Gujarat High Court Rules NCLT President Has No Power to Shift Cases Across Benches

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In a significant judgment reinforcing judicial discipline and the limits of administrative powers within the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), the Gujarat High Court has held that the NCLT President cannot alter or extend the territorial jurisdiction of any NCLT Bench.

Justice Niral R Mehta, delivering the ruling on October 16, quashed the transfer of Essar Steel-related matters (now ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India Ltd.) from the Ahmedabad Bench to the Mumbai Bench, calling the transfer “legally unsustainable.”

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Antwerp Court Clears Path for Mehul Choksi’s Extradition to India, Dismissing Claims of Torture or Unfair Trial

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Mehul Choksi’s Extradition Case: Belgium – October 2025 – In a key ruling, the Antwerp Court of Appeal has paved the way for the extradition of Indian businessman Mehul Choksi, rejecting his appeal and upholding an earlier court decision that authorized the execution of two Indian arrest warrants against him. Choksi, who is wanted in India for his alleged involvement in the Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case, now faces the prospect of being sent back to India to face criminal charges.

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Supreme Court Expresses Disappointment Over 8.8 Lakh Pending Execution Petitions Across India

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New Delhi, 18 October 2025. The Supreme Court of India has expressed serious concern over the alarming backlog of execution petitions, which has now reached a staggering 8.8 lakh cases. Despite earlier directions to expedite their disposal, the Court observed that the situation remains “highly disappointing” and “alarming,” with execution petitions continuing to pile up across the country.

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AZB, ELP, Hogan Lovells act on Asahi India Glass Rs 1,000 crore QIP

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Asahi India Glass Limited has made a qualified institutions placement of 1,18,37,261 equity shares aggregating to ~₹1,000 crore. AZB & Partners represented the company in the transaction. The deal team comprised Senior Partners Varoon Chandra and Agnik Bhattacharyya, assisted by Senior Associate Rajat Chadha and Associates Harsh Vardhan Singh, Vaibhav Kumar Shah, Shivani Singh, and Asit Singh Baghel.

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Water & Shark Legal Advises Pepagora on Strategic Fundraising and Group Restructuring

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In a significant development for Pepagora, a leading B2B marketplace connecting verified suppliers, buyers, and partners worldwide, the company has successfully completed a strategic fundraising round and undergone a group restructuring exercise. Water & Shark Legal served as the legal counsel for the marketplace throughout these pivotal stages, providing essential legal and strategic advisory services.

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Jharkhand High Court Registers Contempt Case After Lawyer’s Heated Exchange with Judge Goes Viral

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The Jharkhand High Court has initiated a suo motu criminal contempt case against advocate Mahesh Tiwari following a viral video of an intense confrontation between the lawyer and Justice Rajesh Kumar during a live-streamed hearing on Thursday, October 16. The video, which captured the exchange, quickly spread on social media, sparking widespread attention and concern regarding courtroom decorum.

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Karnataka HC Urges Resolution of RSS March Permission Dispute in Kalburgi

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Bengaluru, October 30, 2025 — The Karnataka High Court today expressed its cautious approach in the ongoing dispute between the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and the Congress-led state government over permission for the RSS to hold a route march in Kalburgi, signaling the importance of setting a precedent for similar issues in the future. Justice…

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Law Minister Calls for Reconsideration of Section 34 of Arbitration Act to Address Pendency of Cases

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Law Minister Arjun Ram Megwal Calls for Amendment of Section 34 of Arbitration Act: New Delhi, 22nd September 2025 – The Minister of State for Law & Justice, Arjun Ram Meghwal, called for a reexamination of Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, urging that now is the right time to revisit its provisions to improve the arbitration process in India.

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Supreme Court Stays Some Provisions of Waqf Amendment Act 2025

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Supreme Court Stays Some Provisions of Waqf Amendment Act of 2025: In a significant interim order that may shape the future interpretation of religious endowment laws in India, the Supreme Court today stayed several controversial provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, while refusing to suspend the law in its entirety. The Court, however, upheld the registration requirement and allowed limited non-Muslim representation on Waqf Boards and Councils.

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Supreme Court Clarifies Distinction Between Murder and Attempt to Murder: Why the Ruling Matters

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Supreme Court Clarifies Difference Between Murder and Attempt to Murder: In a ruling with profound implications for how homicide cases are tried in India, the Supreme Court has clarified that the mere passage of time between an injury and the victim’s eventual death does not reduce the culpability of the accused from murder to attempt to murder.

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Supreme Court Directs Government to Fill NCLT-NCLAT Vacancies ‘On War Footing’

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Supreme Court Orders Urgent Filling of NCLT-NCLAT Vaccancies: New Delhi: In a landmark ruling aimed at fortifying India’s regulatory framework and protecting the interests of homebuyers, the Supreme Court of India has directed the Union Government to fill vacancies at the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) and the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) “on a war-footing.”

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Supreme Court Directs Courts to Decide Bail Matters Within Two Months

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Supreme Court Case Laws and Guidelines for Deciding Bail Matters: New Delhi: In a significant ruling aimed at safeguarding the fundamental right to liberty, the Supreme Court of India has directed High Courts and trial courts to decide regular and anticipatory bail applications expeditiously, preferably within two months of filing. Prolonged Delays Impinge on Fundamental Rights, Justices Pardiwala and Mahadevan noted in the order. 

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Telangana HC Quashes Cases Against Tweets Criticizing Congress, Issues Guidelines for Handling Social Media Posts in Political Context

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Telangana HC Quashes Cases Against Tweets Criticizing Congress, Issues Guidelines for Handling Social Media Posts in Political Context: Hyderabad, September 11, 2025 — In a landmark ruling, the Telangana High Court on Wednesday quashed three criminal cases filed against an individual over critical tweets targeting the Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy-led Congress government. The Court found the tweets, though sharp in tone, to be constitutionally protected political expression, reinforcing the fundamental right to free speech under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution.

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Punjab and Haryana High Court Orders CBI Probe into Allegations of Bribery Involving Lawyer and Judicial Officers

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Punjab and Haryana High Court – CBI Probe into Allegations of Bribery Involving Lawyer and Judicial Officers: Chandigarh:  September 11, 2025 — In a significant development, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe serious allegations against an advocate, Ankush Dhanerwal, who is accused of taking over ₹5 lakh from a litigant under the pretext of bribing a judge and a government pleader. The Court’s order came after a statement recorded by Chandigarh Police raised suspicions of corrupt dealings involving the lawyer and a judicial officer.

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Delhi High Court

Delhi High Court Orders Priya Kapur to Reveal Sunjay Kapur’s Asset Details as Karisma Kapoor’s Children Seek Share

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Karishma Kapoor-Sanjay Kanpur Property Case News: The Delhi High Court has directed Priya Sachdeva Kapur, the third wife of the late Sunjay Kapur, to submit a comprehensive list of her husband’s movable and immovable assets following a legal dispute filed by the children of Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor. The children, who are seeking a share in their father’s estate, have accused their stepmother of forging Sunjay Kapur’s will to secure control over his assets.

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Supreme Court

False Rape Case Laws: Supreme Court Lays  Four-Step Test to Identify Frivolous Criminal Complaints

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Case Laws against false rape complaints: Supreme Court Lays  Four-Step Test to Identify Frivolous Criminal Complaints: In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has quashed a false rape case that was lodged on the false promise of marriage, asserting that continuing with the criminal proceedings would amount to a severe abuse of the legal process. The case, Pradeep Kumar Kesarwani v. The State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr., saw a Bench comprising Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice Sandeep Mehta set down a crucial four-step test to guide High Courts when considering requests to quash frivolous or vexatious criminal complaints.

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Supreme Court Clarifies Scope of Review Jurisdiction, Reaffirms It Cannot Be an Appeal in Disguise

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Supreme Court News: SC Clarifies Scope of Review Jurisdiction, Reaffirms It Cannot Be an Appeal in Disguise: New Delhi, September 8, 2025 — The Supreme Court, in a significant ruling on Monday, laid down clear guidelines on the scope of review jurisdiction, reinforcing that review petitions are not meant to function as appeals in disguise. The Court reiterated that the purpose of a review petition under Order 47 Rule 1 of the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC) is limited to addressing clear errors on the face of the record, and should not be confused with an appeal, which involves a more comprehensive reassessment of the case.

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