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On July 9, 2025, the Gender Resource Centre (GRC) of Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), Patna, convened an emergency meeting in response to the brutal killing of five family members in Bihar’s Purnia district. The victims were reportedly burnt alive over allegations of witchcraft, highlighting the deeply entrenched superstitions and gendered violence still persisting in

Trilegal advised Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board on the sale of its stake in Sahyadri Hospitals to Manipal Hospitals Trilegal advised Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board on the sale of its stake in Sahyadri Hospitals, one of India’s leading regional healthcare platforms, to Manipal Hospitals. The Trilegal team was led by Sanjam Arora (Partner) and

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised CG Power and Industrial Solutions Limited Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised CG Power and Industrial Solutions Limited (“CG Power”) on the issuance of equity share capital aggregating to INR 3,000 crore by way of a qualified institutional placement (“Issue”). The Issue was undertaken by CG Power in compliance with SEBI (Issue of

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised Adani Foundation on collaboration with DMIHER Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised Adani Foundation on its collaboration with Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (DMIHER) to develop it into a global centre of excellence in affordable healthcare, education, and delivery mechanisms. The alliance with DMIHER aims to strengthen its reach and

Gibson Dunn Advised Merck on $10 Billion Acquisition of Verona Pharma Gibson Dunn advised Merck & Co., Inc., one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies, on its $10 billion acquisition of Verona Pharma plc, a biopharmaceutical company focused on respiratory diseases. This strategic transaction is expected to strengthen Merck’s innovative pipeline and expand its portfolio

SEBI Considers Easing Restraints On Business Activities Of MFs It has sought public comments by 28 July 28 on the proposals The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has allowed Asset Management Companies (AMCs) and their subsidiaries to offer additional fund management services, including acting as Points of Presence (POP) for pension schemes and

Latham & Watkins advised the lenders on financing for Dollar Tree’s divestment of Family Dollar business Latham & Watkins LLP advised the lenders in connection with the financing to support the completed sale of Dollar Tree, Inc.’s Family Dollar business segment to Brigade Capital Management, LP and Macellum Capital Management, LLC for an aggregate base

Gibson Dunn advised Bank of America and other initial purchasers on AMC Networks’ $400 million Senior Secured Notes offering Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP advised Bank of America and other initial purchasers in connection with AMC Networks’ issuance of $400 million 10.500% Senior Secured Notes due 2032. The Gibson Dunn team was led by Doug

S&R Associates advised Veritas Capital on Indian legal aspects of Edifecs acquisition by Cotiviti S&R Associates represented Veritas Capital, a U.S.-based private equity firm, on Indian legal aspects of the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of Edifecs, a provider of healthcare data interoperability technology solutions, by Cotiviti, a portfolio company of Veritas Capital

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. Elevates 9 Outstanding Lawyers to Equity Partners Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. (SAM) has elevated nine outstanding lawyers to the esteemed position of Equity Partner. This reflects the Firm’s commitment to recognizing and empowering top-tier legal talent, ensuring continued excellence in the legal profession. These newly appointed Equity Partners have