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SEBI launches anti-scam drive to protect investors The unified initiative aims to combat financial fraud in the securities market The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has launched an investor awareness campaign, ‘SEBI vs Scam’, in collaboration with Market Infrastructure Institutions (MII) and the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI). The statement issued

Estelle Philippi to Join Latham & Watkins as Tax Partner in Paris The global law firm Latham & Watkins has announced that Estelle Philippi will join its Paris office as a partner in the firm’s Transactional Tax Practice, further strengthening its market-leading transactional capabilities in France and across Europe. A highly regarded tax lawyer, Estelle

Contradictions in Bail Orders Raise Serious Concerns Justice Sandeep Moudgil, while hearing the plea, flagged significant procedural lapses in two orders passed by Additional Sessions Judge Jyoti Lambha on November 19, 2024, in FIR No. 0105, registered at Bhupani Police Station, Faridabad. During the morning hearing, the judge orally directed Priyanka Kumari to join the

The intersection of medical negligence and criminal liability is a contentious and delicate area of law. Particularly when it concerns the loss of life, courts are often called upon to evaluate the extent of professional negligence. One such case is Dr. Ashok Kumar Rai v. State of U.P. and Anr. (2025), where the Allahabad High

RBI drops corrective action plan imposed on Religare Finvest It was implemented in January 2018, after observing irregularities in 2017 The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has lifted the Corrective Action Plan (CAP) imposed on Religare Finvest Ltd (RFL), a subsidiary of Religare Enterprises, after the company complied with the norms. In a regulatory filing,

Eversheds Sutherland advised Helio Intelligence on strategic acquisition of Dods’ EU business Eversheds Sutherland advised Helio Intelligence, the leading political intelligence and monitoring group, on its acquisition of Dods’ EU business — a strategic move that significantly strengthens Helio’s presence across continental Europe. The transaction expands Helio’s footprint with new operations in Germany and France,

SEBI initiates regulatory provisions for research analysts The move followed the feedback to make compliance easier The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has directed persons associated with research services to obtain the National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM) certification within a year from the date (23 July) of the circular. It added that

RBI set to tighten digital banking rules It could pose a setback to cross-selling financial products The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed new rules that will prohibit banks from displaying third-party products and services on their digital banking platforms. It includes offerings from promoter groups or entities within the bank’s group. Hence, new

Khaitan & Co jointly advised Dixon Technologies and Longcheer Intelligence on strategic joint venture and FDI approval Khaitan & Co jointly advised Dixon Technologies (India) Limited and Longcheer Intelligence Pte. Ltd. on the formation of a strategic joint venture in India, including securing the necessary approval under Press Note 3 of 2020. Under the approved

Khaitan & Co advised and successfully represented Saregama India Limited before the Bombay High Court Khaitan & Co advised and successfully represented Saregama India Limited (“Saregama”) before the Bombay High Court in Notice of Motion No. 489 of 2017 filed by Mr. Rajesh Jhaveri, a notable music composer, director, and producer. This is a landmark