The doctrine of estoppel occupies a pivotal place in civil jurisprudence, operating as an equitable bar to prevent a party from taking a stand inconsistent with its prior conduct, representations, or admissions, especially when such conduct has induced another party to alter their position to their detriment. The recent Supreme Court of India judgment in
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Does Consent to Arbitration Bar a Challenge on Non-Arbitrability Grounds?
The principles of party autonomy, jurisdictional competence, and judicial scrutiny of arbitrability have consistently shaped the development of arbitration in India. One recurring tension is whether parties who consent to arbitration can later challenge the process or the award on the ground that the subject matter was legally non-arbitrable. The Supreme Court, in Sanjit Singh
... Continue Reading.What is the Personal Injury Claims Process?
Most people never think they’ll need to file a personal injury claim until it happens to them. Whether you’ve been rear-ended at a red light, slipped on a wet grocery store floor, or been hurt by a defective product, suddenly you’re thrust into unfamiliar legal territory. The claims process might seem intimidating, but it’s actually
... Continue Reading.Latham & Watkins Advised Lumen Technologies in US$2 Billion First Lien Notes Offering
Latham & Watkins advised Lumen Technologies in US$2 Billion First Lien Notes Offering Latham & Watkins advised Lumen Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: LUMN) in relation to the US$2.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 7.000% first lien notes due 2034 issued by its wholly owned subsidiary, Level 3 Financing, Inc. This transaction is part of Lumen’s ongoing
... Continue Reading.SEBI to reduce share size sales for large firms set to launch IPOs
SEBI to reduce share size sales for large firms set to launch IPOs Market experts have welcomed the changes that will enable companies to make effective plans The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed reducing the minimum size of share sales for large companies listing their stock to simplify fund-raising. It said
... Continue Reading.SEBI’s new index norms to ease $1 billion sell-off risk for HDFC and ICICI Bank
SEBI’s new index norms to ease $1 billion sell-off risk for HDFC and ICICI Bank The move comes against the backdrop of its recent action against New York-based Jane Street for alleged manipulation The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed relaxation of index realignment norms. The approach could ease potential selling pressure
... Continue Reading.Khaitan & Co Represented Capital Foods Private Limited In Trademark Infringement Action Against Veeba Schezwan Chutney
Khaitan & Co represented Capital Foods Private Limited in trademark infringement action against Veeba Schezwan Chutney The leading law firm, Khaitan & Co successfully represented Capital Foods Private Limited (“CFPL”) before the Senior Civil Judge & CJM at South Goa, Margao (“Goa Court”) in securing interim injunctive reliefs in a trademark infringement and passing off
... Continue Reading.Khaitan & Co Advised Peak XV Partners And Info Edge Venture Fund On Truemeds’ Series C funding
Khaitan & Co advised Peak XV Partners and Info Edge Venture Fund on Truemeds’ Series C funding The leading law firm, Khaitan & Co advised Peak XV Partners Growth Investments IV (formerly Sequoia Capital India & SEA) (“Peak XV”) on its investment of approximately USD 28 million in the Series C funding round of Intellihealth
... Continue Reading.Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas Advised Union Bank Of India.
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised Union Bank of India in NCLT-approved Bankruptcy Petition against Kapil Wadhawan. The leading law firm, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised Union Bank of India (“UBI”) in connection with the petition filed under Section 123 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (“Code”) read with Rule 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy (Application
... Continue Reading.Domain Name Ring-Fencing: Evaluation of Madras HC’s new pre-emptive twist to dynamic injunctions
This post is co-authored with Aditya Singh, a dear friend and a final year law student at NLSIU. Madras HC has added a new chapter to the tale of dynamic injunctions that will have salient implications for the domain name and copyright protection regime in India. Dynamic injunctions were developed as a quick remedy enabling
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