CJI Sanjiv Khanna Recommends Justice B.R. Gavai as 52nd Chief Justice of India

In a significant development in the Indian judiciary, Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Wednesday formally recommended Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai to the Central Government for appointment as the 52nd Chief Justice of India (CJI). The recommendation has been made following the established seniority convention and comes ahead of Justice Khanna’s scheduled retirement. Profile

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Is a Mother-in-Law an Aggrieved Person Under the Domestic Violence Act?

The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (“DV Act”) was enacted to safeguard women from abuse in domestic settings. The law offers a broad definition of “domestic violence” and “aggrieved person”, primarily focusing on the protection of wives and female partners from male perpetrators. However, over the years, an important legal question has

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Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas Advised Aquatech International LLC On Minority Investment By Cerberus Capital Management

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised Aquatech International LLC on minority investment by Cerberus Capital Management Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised Aquatech International LLC, a global leader in water technology and services, and its promoters on a minority investment by Cerberus Capital Management, a world-renowned alternative investment fund. The investment was made through the purchase of primary and

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Understanding Common Personal Injury Claims and Why Hiring an Attorney Matters

Personal injury claims arise when someone is injured due to another party’s negligence or wrongdoing. These injuries can occur in a variety of situations, from car accidents to medical malpractice. While some personal injury claims are relatively straightforward, many involve complex legal and insurance issues. Having an experienced personal injury lawyer on your side can

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Leveraging Legal Resources to Crack Competitive Exams: Seminar at IILM Gurugram

Gurugram, April 17, 2025 — Legal Bites, India’s leading legal education platform, successfully conducted an interactive session at IILM Law School, Gurugram today in the institution’s Seminar Hall. The session witnessed the gracious presence of Prof. (Dr.) Padmakali Banerjee, Vice-Chancellor of IILM University Gurugram, Prof. Dr. Sujata Bali, Dean of IILM Law School, and Prof.

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Khaitan & Co. advised on successful resolution of Manjeera Retail Holdings under CIRP

Khaitan & Co. advised on successful resolution of Manjeera Retail Holdings under CIRP Khaitan & Co. LLP advised Mr. Birender Kumar Agrawal, the Resolution Professional (RP) of Manjeera Retail Holdings Private Limited, during the corporate insolvency resolution process (CIRP) initiated on 18 July 2024 by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Hyderabad. The firm also

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