Khaitan & Co advised Jindal Power Limited on unconditional approval from Competition Commission of India for acquisition of Jaiprakash Associates Limited Khaitan & Co, the leading law firm in India, advised and assisted Jindal Power Limited (“Jindal Power”) in securing unconditional approval from the Competition Commission of India for its proposed acquisition of Jaiprakash Associates
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Criminal Force & Assault under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023
Understanding the nuances of force, criminal force, and assault is not merely academic; these concepts underpin the State’s responsibility to protect personal autonomy, bodily integrity, and public peace. Whether in road-rage incidents, domestic disputes, neighbourhood clashes, or public protests, the law’s response depends on the precise interpretation of these terms. Meaning of Force (Section 128)
... Continue Reading.Once Voluntary Retirement Takes Effect by Default, the Employer Cannot Insist on Technical Resignation
Voluntary Retirement (VR) is a well-established exit mechanism that enables government servants to retire from service before reaching the age of superannuation, provided certain conditions are met. The mechanism is designed to give employees autonomy over their career choices, particularly when they seek better opportunities or a service change. However, disputes arise when employers adopt
... Continue Reading.From Beginner to Expert: 7 Must-Read Books to Master International Law in 2025
Legal Bites brings you a thoughtfully curated list of essential readings to advance your journey in international law this year. Whether you’re a law student, an aspiring academic, or a professional practising in the global legal arena, mastering international law requires more than familiarity with treaties and case law — it calls for a deep
... Continue Reading.Khaitan & Co Advised Barclays Bank Plc On Issuance Of NCDs By SMFG India Credit Company Limited
Khaitan & Co advised Barclays Bank Plc on issuance of NCDs by SMFG India Credit Company Limited Khaitan & Co, the leading law firm in India, has advised Barclays Bank Plc in relation to its subscription of listed, secured, non-convertible debentures (NCDs) issued by SMFG India Credit Company Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo
... Continue Reading.Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas Advised Actis Pine Labs Investment Holdings Limited On Pine Labs IPO
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised Actis Pine Labs Investment Holdings Limited on Pine Labs IPO Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, the leading law firm in India, advised Actis Pine Labs Investment Holdings Limited, part of the Actis group. The company was one of the selling shareholders in the initial public offering of equity shares by Pine Labs Limited.
... Continue Reading.ASAR – Al Ruwayeh & Partners Advised Lenders On KWD 1.5 Billion Financing Facility For Kuwait Petroleum Corporation
ASAR – Al Ruwayeh & Partners advised lenders on KWD 1.5 billion financing facility for Kuwait Petroleum Corporation The leading corporate law firm based in Kuwait and Bahrain, ASAR – Al Ruwayeh & Partners has advised the global finance parties on a KWD 1.5 billion senior unsecured conventional loan and commodity murabaha term facility provided
... Continue Reading.Is Caring for Parents a Choice Linked to Property Possession? Bombay HC Answers
Does a child’s obligation to care for ageing parents depend on whether the child possesses or expects to inherit the parents’ property? This question has assumed growing importance amid rising cases of elder neglect, abandonment, and disputes revolving around maintenance. In a significant judgment (The Bandra Holy Family Hospital Society & Anr. v. State of
... Continue Reading.Janhvi Chadha Joins Fidus Law Chambers As Partner And Head Of Mumbai Office
Janhvi Chadha Joins Fidus Law Chambers as Partner and Head of Mumbai Office The Indian boutique intellectual property (IP) law firm Fidus Law Chambers has appointed Janhvi Chadha as a partner and head of its Mumbai office. Chadha brings over a decade of experience in intellectual property enforcement, litigation, and transactional strategy, having advised clients
... Continue Reading.Delhi High Court Recognises Birkin Bag Shape And Hermès Logos As Well-Known Trademarks
Delhi High Court Recognises Birkin Bag Shape and Hermès Logos as Well-Known Trademarks The Delhi High Court on Monday recognised four trademarks owned by French luxury brand Hermès, including the three-dimensional shape of the Birkin bag, as well-known trademarks under Section 11(6) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 [Hermès International & Anr v. Macky Lifestyle
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