KARNATAKA HIGH COURT: MOTHER DOES NOT HAVE LEGAL RIGHT TO SHARE IF THE SON DIES INTESTATE LEAVING BEHIND WIFE AND CHILDREN

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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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

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Acquisition Finance by Banks in India

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

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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

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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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