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The Supreme Court of India has ruled that voters in West Bengal who are cleared by appellate tribunals at least two days before polling will be allowed to vote in the upcoming State Assembly elections. The elections are scheduled in two phases on April 23 and April 29, meaning eligible voters approved by April 21

DSK Legal represented B62 Studios in Delhi High Court in application seeking restraint on public statements in “Dhurandhar: The Revenge” dispute The leading law firm in India, DSK Legal represented B62 Studios Private Limited (“B62”) before the Hon’ble Delhi High Court in an interim application filed in a pending commercial suit instituted by Trimurti Films

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday addressed the Lok Sabha, urging lawmakers to pass the women’s reservation bill and describing it as a historic moment for India’s democracy. He emphasized that such defining moments are shaped by the mindset of society and leadership, noting that the bill—if implemented decades earlier—would have already transformed governance. Highlighting

Merihan ElBadry Promoted to Head of Litigation at PepsiCo Merihan ElBadry has been promoted to Legal Manager | Head of Litigation at PepsiCo. In her new role, she leads the company’s litigation strategy, driving effective dispute resolution, risk mitigation, and legal governance across business operations. She will focus on strengthening litigation oversight while ensuring alignment

Khaitan & Co advised The Timken Company on acquisition of Bijur Delimon International group The leading law firm in India, Khaitan & Co, alongside Jones Day, advised The Timken Company, a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion, on the India law aspects of its acquisition of the Bijur Delimon International group, a

A&O Shearman Boosts MENA Capabilities with Three New Partner Appointments The premier global law firm, A&O Shearman has promoted three lawyers to partner across its Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region as part of its global promotions round, strengthening its capabilities in corporate, energy, and capital markets. The new partners are based in Dubai,

No Article 142 Relief for GDCL in Jaipur Udyog Case, Supreme Court Prioritises ₹100 Crore Worker Dues Introduction The Supreme Court refused to invoke its extraordinary powers under Article 142 of the Constitution to cure statutory illegalities in the long-pending Jaipur Udyog Ltd. (JUL) rehabilitation dispute, holding that constitutional powers cannot be used to validate

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised Cactus Partners Fund I on Series B investment in Bellatrix Aerospace The leading law firm in India, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised Cactus Partners Fund I on its investment as lead investor in the Series B funding round of Bellatrix Aerospace Private Limited, Mumbai, India. The round also included secondary investment through

NCLT Kochi Says Part III IBC Process Cannot Move Forward Without Guarantor’s Repayment Proposal Introduction The Kochi Bench of the National Company Law Tribunal held that in personal guarantor insolvency proceedings, the Resolution Professional cannot convene a creditors’ meeting in the absence of a repayment plan and must instead file a report recording such non-submission.

Linklaters Promotes 52 New Counsel Across Global Offices The prominent British multinational law firm, Linklaters has announced the promotion of 52 lawyers to counsel across its global platform, with the appointments set to take effect from 1 May 2026. The newly promoted counsel represent a diverse mix of talent across multiple practices and regions, reflecting