The High Court of Karnataka, in a Judgment delivered on February 2, 2026, addressed a significant error in the application of the Indian Succession Act, 1925, regarding the inheritance rights of Christian legal heirs. The case, titled Mrs. Estrida Lucy Janet Vaz & Ors. v. Nil (MFA No. 3127 of 2024 (ISA)), was heard by
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Can a Homebuyer Be Forced to Take Possession Without an Occupancy Certificate?
The Supreme Court of India in Parsvnath Developers Ltd. v. Mohit Khirbat (2026), delivered a landmark ruling that conclusively settled a recurring issue in Indian real estate disputes. The Court held that a builder cannot compel a homebuyer to take possession of a flat without first obtaining a valid Occupancy Certificate. The Supreme Court ruled
... Continue Reading.FORGED DEGREES, SUPPRESSED ANTECEDENTS AND PERVERSE BAIL: SUPREME COURT REASSERTS DISCIPLINE IN GRANT OF LIBERTY
INTRODUCTIONIn Zeba Khan v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Others, reported as 2026 INSC 144, the Supreme Court of India, by Judgment dated 11 February 2026, delivered a significant ruling on the annulment of bail granted in serious fraud cases involving forged academic credentials and impersonation as an advocate. The Bench comprising Justice R. Mahadevan
... Continue Reading.Oudh Bar Association Flags Concern About SC’s Remarks Against Allahabad HC Judge
It definitely cannot be ever taken lightly by anyone that none other than the Oudh Bar Association which enjoys an impeccable reputation nationwide has written to the Chief Justice of India (CJI) Hon’ble Mr Justice Surya Kant raising grave
... Continue Reading.Courts Should Avoid Undue Leniency While Sentencing Those Found Guilty In Criminal Cases: SC
It is definitely entirely in the fitness of things that the Supreme Court in a most learned, laudable, landmark, logical and latest judgment titled Parameshwari v. State of Tamil Nadu & Ors in Criminal Appeal of 2026 (Arising out of SLP (Criminal) No. 7495 of 2021) and cited in Neutral
... Continue Reading.Open Garbage Bin And A Public Urinal In A Residential Area Violates The Residents’ Right To Life: Delhi HC
While leaving not even an iota of doubt to linger in mind of anyone in underscoring on the paramount importance of hygienic environment in the life of a person, the Delhi
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Al Tamimi & Company Appoints Graham de Guise as Chief People Officer The largest law firm in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, Al Tamimi & Company has appointed Graham de Guise as its new Chief People Officer, reinforcing the firm’s strategic focus on leadership, talent development, and organisational culture across its 17
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Acquisition Finance by Banks in India Indian banks, with limited exceptions, were historically restricted from funding acquisition of equity in other companies. However, the Reserve Bank of India (“RBI”), perhaps recognising the strong growth potential for acquisition finance in India, on October 1, 2025, promised to provide an enabling framework to banks in India for
... Continue Reading.Khaitan & Co Advised Consortium Of Oberoi Realty Limited, Shree Naman Developers Private Limited, And JM Financial Properties And Holdings Limited On Submission Of Resolution Plan For Hotel Horizon Private Limited Under CIRP
Khaitan & Co advised Consortium of Oberoi Realty Limited, Shree Naman Developers Private Limited, and JM Financial Properties and Holdings Limited on submission of resolution plan for Hotel Horizon Private Limited under CIRP The leading Indian law firm, Khaitan & Co advised a consortium of resolution applicants comprising Oberoi Realty Limited, Shree Naman Developers Private
... Continue Reading.Khaitan & Co Advised American Industrial Partners On Sale of MolyCop Group To Tega Industries
Khaitan & Co Advised American Industrial Partners on Sale of MolyCop Group to Tega Industries The leading Indian law firm, Khaitan & Co advised funds managed by American Industrial Partners in connection with their entry into definitive agreements for the sale of MolyCop Group to Tega Industries, in partnership with funds managed by Apollo Global
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