The law of limitation in criminal proceedings ensures that prosecutions are initiated within a reasonable time so that evidence remains reliable and accused persons are not subjected to indefinite uncertainty. However, determining the starting point of limitation often raises complex legal questions, particularly where the offence is discovered first, and the identity of the offender
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LEASE, NOT LICENCE: SUPREME COURT RESTORES A 99-YEAR DEMISE AND REAFFIRMS SANCTITY OF REGISTERED CONVEYANCES
INTRODUCTIONIn The General Secretary, Vivekananda Kendra v. Pradeep Kumar Agarwalla & Others, reported as 2026 INSC 199, decided on 26 February 2026, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice Pankaj Mithal and Justice S.V.N. Bhatti, set aside the Judgment of the Orissa High Court and restored the concurrent findings of the Trial Court and First
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INTRODUCTIONIn ICICI Bank Limited v. ERA Infrastructure (India) Limited & Ors. and connected matters, 2026 INSC 201, decided on 26 February 2026, the Supreme Court of India, speaking through Justice Dipankar Datta, conclusively held that simultaneous insolvency proceedings under Section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) can be initiated against both a
... Continue Reading.OCULAR EVIDENCE PREVAILS: SUPREME COURT AFFIRMS CONVICTION DESPITE NON-RECOVERY OF WEAPONS AND GENERAL SECTION 313 QUESTIONS
INTRODUCTIONIn Ghanshyam Mandal & Ors. v. State of Bihar (now Jharkhand), 2026 INSC 194, decided on 25 February 2026, the Supreme Court of India, in a Judgment authored by Justice Atul S. Chandurkar and concurred by Justice J.K. Maheshwari, dismissed the Criminal Appeal challenging conviction under Section 302 read with Section 34 of the Indian
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Kwality Wall’s (India) Limited – Demerger of its Ice Cream business from Hindustan Unilever Limited The leading Indian law firm, Khaitan & Co advised Kwality Walls (India) Limited (KWIL) on the demerger of the ice cream business of Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) into KWIL and, subsequently, on the preparation and filing of the Information Memorandum
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K&A Advised on Major Regional Equipment Rental Divestment in the UAE The leading independent Saudi Arabian law firm, Khoshaim & Associates (K&A), advised the sellers on the sale of a 60% stake in Byrne Equipment Rental to GFH Financial Group. Byrne operates a fleet of approximately 16,000 units across Saudi Arabia, Oman, UAE, and Bahrain,
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Donovan & Ho Welcomes Hooi Chung Wai as Partner in Dispute Resolution The young and vibrant Malaysian law firm, Donovan & Ho, has appointed Hooi Chung Wai as a Partner in its Dispute Resolution practice, further strengthening the firm’s capabilities in high-stakes corporate and commercial litigation. Chung Wai brings extensive experience in shareholder and corporate
... Continue Reading.Workday hits over five-year low as slow sales forecast triggers AI disruption fears
Workday hits over five-year low as slow sales forecast triggers AI disruption fears The stock fell 8.3% in early trading and was on track to widen losses of about 40% this year, sparked by concerns that the growing use of artificial-intelligence (AI) tools launched by companies such as Anthropic would corrode demand for traditional software
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TCS urging staff to use AI despite risk to revenue TCS’ stance mirrors that of smaller rival Wipro, which expects rapid AI adoption to boost rather than shrink demand for software service providers Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is urging employees to use artificial intelligence tools to deliver work faster and cheaper, even if it eats
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Khaitan & Co advised Ambuja Housing and Urban Infrastructure Company Limited on The Park Unizen Development Project The leading Indian law firm, Khaitan & Co acted as legal advisor to Ambuja Housing and Urban Infrastructure Company Limited in relation to the regulatory and RERA-compliant structuring of its real estate development project, The Park Unizen. The
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