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India must assert AI sovereignty to drive innovation, security and global leadership

Supreme Court recalled liquidation order in Kalyani Transco v Bhushan Power & Steel, reaffirming IBC’s rescue objective

Supreme Court held interest on SEBI penalties runs from adjudication order expiry

The Supreme Court held that a clause using permissive language like “may” does not form a binding arbitration agreement under section 7  

The Supreme Court ruled that Hyatt had a taxable permanent establishment in India through strategic and operational control

Hogan Lovells and Dentons Link Legal advise on Amber Enterprises India’s USD118m QIP

Trump imposes USD100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions, hitting Indian applicants hardest

The Society of Indian Law Firms and the Vienna International Arbitral Centre sign cooperation pact to strengthen Indo-European arbitration ties

Burgeon Law has merged with IC RegFin Legal with the latter growing to a combined strength of 150+ lawyers

CMS IndusLaw hires Richa Pandey as partner to lead IP practice in Delhi

Delhi HC sets aside interim injunction in director removal dispute, highlights corporate governance limits under arbitration law

India’s new Online Gaming Act bans all real-money games, raising constitutional and regulatory concerns

RBI issues FREE-AI framework to embed ethical and responsible AI in India’s financial sector

Dentons Link Legal adds Taskeen Pirani as associate partner in Mumbai healthcare and life sciences practice

Adani Power, DGPC form JV for 570MW Bhutan hydro project

DIAC rises as Indian businesses turn to Dubai for arbitration amid India-UAE trade growth

Saya Hi-Tech issues INR1.75bn NCDs with counsel from Khaitan & Co and KNM & Partners

R for Rabbit raises USD27m in Series B with counsel from AK Law Chambers, AZB, IndusLaw and SAM

Kundra & Bansal rebrands as KBD Partners with expanded leadership

Samvad Partners promotes Jagriti Mohata, Lalit Munshi and Nivedita Udupa to partners

PVP Ventures makes INR1.82b healthcare acquisitions advised by multiple law firms

JSA appoints Kanchan Sinha as retained partner in Gurugram corporate practice

RBI issues new co-lending rules effective January 2026 to streamline borrower protection and lender compliance

Delhi High Court rules on wrongful termination and defamation in Abhijit Mishra v WIPRO

Evolving worker classifications and stricter rules on dismissal highlight the challenges businesses face in navigating labour laws in these jurisdictions

Gems Aromatic raises INR4.5 billion in IPO with ELP and Saraf advising

India and EAEU set framework to launch free-trade agreement talks

Advances in technology are reshaping media and telecoms, with regulators in the Philippines

RBI permits SRVA account holders outside India to invest surplus balances in central govt securities, including treasury bills.

Foreign investment in Asia’s real estate is surging, but navigating diverse regulations is essential to avoid costly missteps

Samvardhana Motherson will acquire 81% of Honda’s subsidiary Yutaka Giken for USD184 million

IndianOil-Adani Gas issues INR13.78b CCDs, a first in city gas distribution

India’s new Online Gaming Act bans all real money gaming, triggering industry collapse and regulatory disputes

Aviation attorney writes that India needs a dedicated law to protect the rights of passengers facing flight disruption

UN drafting convention to set universal fairness standards in international taxation

IFSCA introduces the platform play model to boost GIFT City fund management

Delhi High Court refused Conqueror’s bid for a temporary injunction against Xiaomi

India’s Supreme Court ruling in SDMC v SMS Limited underscores that arbitration clauses must be drafted with precision to ensure enforceability

India pushes greenfield projects to align growth with climate and sustainability goals

India’s competition law appeals face delays as NCLAT handles multiple mandates

AI in warfare sparks urgent legal and ethical concerns

How is Pune’s legal market faring while being situated next to India’s financial capital

Courts weigh IBC insolvency against PMLA attachment in ongoing legal disputes

India simplifies GST, Customs and Tax reforms to boost exports, ease compliance and align with global standards

Delhi High Court halts BCI action against Dentons Link Legal and CMS IndusLaw over foreign law firm tie-ups

Supreme Court upholds contractual sanctity in hydro power free supply dispute

India’s legal metrology law creates high compliance costs and urgent need for simplification to boost ease of doing business

India enacts national sports governance act to reform administration and ensure athlete focus

India’s legal metrology rules create heavy compliance burdens, confusion, litigation risks, and a need for reform

Suman Kamani joins ALMT Legal Mumbai as partner, bringing 30+ years of corporate and litigation expertise

India’s GST reform simplifies taxes but poses transition challenges

Brands like Bharat Benz, Nutella, Ritz and Taj have recently secured well-known trademark status, granting them stronger cross-class protection

JSW Sarbloh Motors and TOMCAR USA formed a joint venture to manufacture ATVs in India

Bombay Law Chambers advised Fireside Ventures on its Series A investment in Ace Blend

Former CAM partner Akshay Jeet Bhat has launched First Principles Law

Trilegal advised Jefferies on a USD 1.34 billion block trade in Bharti Airtel

India’s Online Gaming Bill 2025 targets e-sports and online gambling with strict penalties

Veritas, Khaitan & Ascendus advised on Radico Khaitan’s stake buy in Dyavol Spirits

Vyapak Desai leaves Nishith Desai & Associates to start his own law chambers

RBI proposes new guidelines for novation of OTC derivative contracts to ensure transparency, consent, and risk transfer

IBBI seeks public input on CIRP changes to boost transparency and eligibility checks

US Tightens Visa Interview Waiver Policy for H-1B and B1 Applicants, Increasing In-Person Interview Requirements and Wait Times

India Passes Income Tax (No.2) Bill 2025, Simplifying Law and Streamlining Tax Provisions

Gauhar Mirza joins Saraf and partners’ dispute resolution practice

Abeezar E Faizullabhoy, Murtaza Kachwalla and SM Algaus join CMS IndusLaw’s Mumbai office

Abhishek Kalra rejoins Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas as a partner in the corporate practice at the Mumbai office

Amrita Tonk rejoins CMS IndusLaw’s employment and investigations practice in Delhi

George Varghese joins TLH Advocates & Solicitors as litigation and dispute resolution partner in Hyderabad

Bombay High Court rules redevelopment cannot replace eviction, protecting occupant’s rights to transit rent and redeveloped premises

Delhi High Court ruled that an exclusive jurisdiction clause overrides an arbitrator’s procedural order changing the seat without mutual consent

Delhi High Court upheld arbitral autonomy, ruling fraud or PMLA proceedings do not automatically halt arbitration

AI in automotive software raises IP challenges in inventorship, patentability, and licensing

IBBI mandates full disclosure of avoidance transactions in insolvency cases to ensure transparency and fairness

WhatsApp users deemed consumers as data counts as consideration

US to impose 25% tariff on Indian imports over Russian oil resale from 27 August 2025

The India-UAE CEPA has set a benchmark for modern trade agreements, yielding benefits in many sectors

Alipak Banerjee launches his own disputes law chambers in Delhi after leaving Nishith Desai Associates

Kapil Chaudhary and Avisha Gupta join Dentons Link Legal’s Delhi office, strengthening its TMT and regulatory team

Srivastava has over 16 years' experience advising on private equity, exits, and cross-border M&A

Vinit Patwari joins CMS IndusLaw as partner in transactions practice

SEBI proposes reforms to credit rating rules, targeting non-regulated activities and transparency

Foreign and local investors face numerous regulatory hurdles when embarking on joint ventures in India and Taiwan  

RBI mandates name-matching verification for fund transfers to curb rising cyber fraud

Legal League Consulting acquires Worknex to boost digital branding for law firms

HDB Financial Services’ IPO raises USD1.45 billion, marking India’s largest NBFC listing

India plans to widen the fast-track merger process to ease corporate restructuring

Diageo India acquires 97.7% of gin maker NAO Spirits for USD15.12 million

Fontana Gruppo acquires controlling stake in RTF in USD117 million auto components deal

Once made, an open offer in India can rarely be withdrawn, raising concerns about fairness and flexibility

A holistic approach is needed for meaningful protection against the nation’s myriad forms of natural disasters

JSA, SAM and Agram Legal counselled on the Theobroma Foods’ INR20 billion majority stake sale

The CCI has launched a probe into Asian Paints following allegations of market abuse by Birla Paints

JSA, TT&A and Anagram Partners advised IndiGrid on its INR2.1 billion acquisition of transmission and solar assets

Court held Patanjali’s ad disparaged Dabur’s Chyawanprash

Nishant Sogani and Zubin Poovathinkal promoted to partner at Chandhiok & Mahajan in Mumbai and Hyderabad

TT&A and Pioneer Law advise IFC on USD14 million loan to Nepal’s WorldLink and subsidiary for digital infrastructure expansion

Hogan Lovells, TT&A and Khaitan & Co are advising on Milky Mist’s INR20.35 billion IPO

Cyril Amarchand, Trilegal and White & Case advised on Anthem Biosciences’ INR33.95 billion IPO, oversubscribed nearly 64 times

Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan promotes 16 executive partners, reinforcing leadership and strategic growth

National Single Window System is failing to untangle red tape for businesses

MMGY Global acquires Think Strawberries, expanding into South Asia and the Middle East

ELP partner Mumtaz Bhalla has been elected vice president of the Society of Indian Law Firms

IREDA raises USD235 million via QIP, advised by Trilegal, Hogan Lovells, and Dentons Link Legal

CAM and Khaitan & Co advised on Adani’s USD832 million exit from its FMCG JV with Wilmar International

India clarifies that companies in FDI-prohibited sectors can issue bonus shares to existing foreign shareholders

TRAI and RBI pilot digital consent to tackle spam and boost user control

India’s outdated product testing rules raise compliance costs and delay market access, calling for urgent reform and global alignment

Supreme Court clarifies CERC powers under sections 79 and 178 of the Electricity Act in Power Grid v MPPTCL case

India’s courts are stepping up against AI deepfakes with civil remedies and stronger platform accountability

Five key contract do’s and don’ts every contractor must follow to avoid costly pitfalls

India’s public policy reforms are shaping a more transparent, innovative and business-friendly economy

Delhi High Court ruled on limits to petitions under section 11(6) in Tirupati Constwell v Delhi States (2025)

SEBI’s 2025 amendment lets founders retain ESOPs even after being classified as promoters in IPOs

Harvey AI is launching its first India office in Bengaluru to strengthen support for the local legal and tech market