BCI Announces National Lawyers Academy, Major Reforms Following Supreme Court Verdict
The Bar Council of India (BCI) has announced major reforms for the legal profession following a landmark Supreme Court judgment in Ajay Vijh v. Indian Banks Ass…
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Hyderabad student found dead in Finland two months after going missing
An 18-year-old Hyderabad student, Gujja Manideep Reddy, who went missing in Finland in May 2026, has been found dead in the sea near Helsinki. The development h…
Bengaluru Court Grants Bail To Actor Prakash Raj Accused Of Holding Multiple Voter-IDs
A Bengaluru court has granted bail to actor Prakash Raj in a case alleging that he possessed multiple voter ID cards across different states. The court granted …
CJI Surya Kant flags non-constitution of Arbitration Council of India six years after passage of law
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has expressed concern over the continued non-constitution of the Arbitration Council of India (ACI), six years after Parliamen…
'I order you to order ...' : High drama in SC as petitioner uses cuss words for CJI
The Supreme Court witnessed dramatic scenes when a petitioner appearing in person allegedly used abusive language against the Chief Justice of India, threw pape…
48-hour miracle: How Delhi just did something it hasn't done in 3 years
Delhi recorded its first "Good" Air Quality Index (AQI) day in nearly three years after intense monsoon rainfall dramatically reduced pollution levels. The rare…
Tryst with the Constitution: Vacancies, Bye-Elections and Election Petitions
The constitutional framework governing vacancies in legislative bodies, by-elections, and election petitions plays a critical role in preserving democratic repr…
Justice Yogesh Khanna appointed NCLAT officiating chairperson
Justice Yogesh Khanna, a former Delhi High Court judge and current Judicial Member of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), has been appointed as…
India’s Retreat from Arbitration: A Wake-Up Call for the Arbitration Community
India's growing judicial intervention in arbitral proceedings and increasing challenges to arbitral awards have raised concerns about the country's commitment t…
Delhi court orders disciplinary action against police officers who treated murder as rash driving case
A Delhi court has ordered disciplinary proceedings against Delhi Police officers after finding that they incorrectly treated an alleged murder case as a rash an…
When Arbitration Procedure Becomes Litigation
Arbitration is designed to provide a faster and more efficient alternative to court litigation. However, excessive judicial intervention, procedural challenges,…
US DOJ’s New Corporate Enforcement Policy: A Practical Guide for Indian Companies
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has significantly revised its Corporate Enforcement and Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy, offering stronger incentives for …
Warranty & Indemnity Insurance in Business Transactions: Investor Protection or Risk Displacement?
Warranty & Indemnity (W&I) Insurance has emerged as a critical risk management tool in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), enabling buyers and sellers to transfer c…
Softening the Borders: Relaxing FDI Norms for Land Border Countries
India has eased certain Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) restrictions applicable to countries sharing a land border with India, marking a significant shift from …
Khaitan & Co advises on Vedanta demerger into 4 entities
Khaitan & Co has advised on the implementation of Vedanta Limited's landmark demerger into four independently listed entities. the restructuring, valued among t…