The distinction between a civil dispute arising from breach of contract and the criminal offence of cheating has long been a subject of judicial interpretation in India. The Bombay High Court recently clarified this distinction in GTL Limited v. Central Bureau of Investigation & Anr., Writ Petition No. 3631 of 2024 (decided on 27 February
... Continue Reading.Judicial Officer’s Orders Cannot Be Subordinated to Collector or Police: Allahabad High Court
In a significant judgment reinforcing the supremacy of the judiciary in matters concerning the administration of justice, the Allahabad High Court held that a Judicial Officer, while discharging judicial functions, stands above the District Magistrate, Superintendent of Police, and even the political executive. The Court observed that disregard of judicial orders is not merely contempt
... Continue Reading.Beyond MADA: Rethinking India’s Mineral Tax Regime towards Coordinated Decentralisation
[Vaishnawi Sinha and Saahil Madan are third year law students at NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad] In November 2025, the Union Government approached the Supreme Court by filing a curative petition against the landmark nine-judge bench ruling rendered in July 2024 in Mineral Area Development Authority v. Steel Authority of India Ltd (“MADA”). Adding to the moment’s gravity, the Chief Justice of India had
... Continue Reading.Attorney General R. Venkataramani Highlights Transformative Promise of Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam at Indian Law Institute
New Delhi: The Indian Law Institute, in collaboration with the Commonwealth Legal Education Association (CLEA), commemorated International Women’s Day by organising a National Symposium on “Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam and its Implementation: 106th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2023.” The event brought together members of the Bar, academia, and students to deliberate on the constitutional and transformative
... Continue Reading.FIR Drafted with Advocate’s Assistance Remains Valid and Credible: Allahabad High Court
In a significant ruling reinforcing the evidentiary value of First Information Reports, the Allahabad High Court has held that an FIR does not lose its credibility merely because it was drafted with the assistance of an advocate. The Court observed that seeking legal assistance at the stage of lodging an FIR is neither impermissible nor
... Continue Reading.Adnan Sundra & Low Welcomes Yik Shien Yee Back As Partner in Banking & Finance Practice
Adnan Sundra & Low welcomes Yik Shien Yee back as Partner in Banking & Finance Practice The leading full-service law firm based in Kuala Lumpur, Adnan Sundra & Low, has announced that Yik Shien Yee has rejoined the firm as a Partner in its Banking & Finance Practice Group, strengthening its capabilities in banking, finance,
... Continue Reading.Clifford Chance Advised On Apollo’s Further Investment In Aldar Through USD 1 Billion Hybrid Notes Issuance
Clifford Chance advised on Apollo’s further investment in Aldar through USD 1 billion hybrid notes issuance The global law firm, Clifford Chance advised on the USD 1.0 billion subordinated hybrid notes issuance by Aldar Properties PJSC (“Aldar”) to Apollo Global Management (“Apollo”) through a private placement, marking the region’s largest ever corporate hybrid private placement.
... Continue Reading.Kill it Again – Revoking “Dead” Patents
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH v. The Controller of Patents (Boehringer Ingelheim) led to colourful and dramatic language from both the bar and the bench. For example, the Division Bench of the DHC while expressing a prima facie view on the matter of revoking a “dead” patent, had asked quite dramatically, “Can one kill a dead
... Continue Reading.Applications Open for the SpicyIP Summer School 2026!
We’re thrilled to announce that Applications for the SpicyIP Summer School 2026 are open! Following the success of our inaugural edition last year (see event report here, and video testimonials here), we’re looking to continue our foray into the offline space, focusing on cultivating critical pluralism in approaching IP law and policy, particularly as it relates to
... Continue Reading.Cox Yeats Appoints Steven Saunders As Partner
Cox Yeats appoints Steven Saunders as Partner The South African law firm, Cox Yeats has announced the appointment of Steven Saunders as a Partner in its Business Rescue, Restructuring, Insolvency, and Insurance (BRI) practice, effective 1 March 2026. Based in the firm’s Johannesburg office, Saunders joins the partnership as one of 30 partners guiding a
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