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Strategic Land Conversion: Navigating the Shift from Agricultural to Non-Agricultural Use Prospective land buyers face significant challenges by reason of several legislation that govern land sales in India. In Maharashtra, a significant obstacle for those seeking to develop or utilize agricultural land for non-agricultural (“NA”) purposes is the comprehension of the exact laws and regulations

Khaitan & Co advised General Catalyst on investment in Constelli Signals Private Limited The leading law firm in India, Khaitan & Co advised General Catalyst in connection with its ~USD 14 million investment as the lead investor in a USD 20 million financing round in Constelli Signals Private Limited (“Constelli”). Constelli is engaged in the

Khaitan & Co advised Godrej Properties Limited on acquisition of 5-acre land at Nonadanga, Kolkata The leading law firm in India, Khaitan & Co advised Godrej Properties Limited on the acquisition of a prime 5-acre land parcel located off EM Bypass, Kolkata, auctioned by WBHIDCO, with an estimated revenue potential of INR 1,650 crores. The

The scope of protection under Section 35 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, which safeguards the bona fide use of one’s own name, has long generated debate in Indian trademark jurisprudence. A recurring question is whether this statutory defence is available only to natural persons or to corporate entities as well. This issue came under

Gateley Middle East Expands in Dubai with Ex-Charles Russell Doha Head Alim Khamis The global law firm, Gateley Middle East has appointed Alim Khamis as Partner and Head of its Dispute Resolution practice in Dubai. Alim joins the firm following his tenure as Managing Partner of Charles Russell Speechlys’ Doha office and brings extensive experience

The Supreme Court of India in Bhagyalaxmi Co-Operative Bank Ltd. v. Babaldas Amtharam Patel (D) through LRs & Others (2026 INSC 205) examined the extent of liability of a guarantor when a creditor allows the principal debtor to withdraw funds beyond the sanctioned limit without the consent of the surety. The case primarily involved the

The Delhi High Court in Dhruv Varma & Anr. v. J.K. Varma & Anr. (2026) examined the scope of revisional jurisdiction in cheque dishonour cases under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The Court upheld the conviction of the accused for cheque dishonour while modifying the sentence imposed by the appellate court and

Ashurst advised MASEN and Bank of Africa on financing of Morocco solar power projects The global law firm, Ashurst advised the Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (MASEN) and Bank of Africa in their capacities as senior lenders in the financing of six photovoltaic solar power plants located across Morocco at Aïn Béni Mathar (Jerada Province),

Re-Anchoring Law Making in Parliamentary Democracy A Statesmanlike Reflection for Public Debate and Consideration by Lawmakers By re-anchoring law making in enduring principles while remaining responsive to contemporary realities, parliamentary institutions can continue to serve as instruments of justice, stability and enlightened progress for generations to come Opening Perspective The earlier paper on re-anchoring law