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No Mandatory Rule for National Song in Schools The Karnataka High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging a 2026 advisory issued by the Union Government encouraging schools to perform all six stanzas of Vande Mataram. The Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice CM Poonacha refused to entertain the plea,

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co advised Glen Electric on sale of ‘Morphy Richards’ brand to Bajaj Electricals The leading law firm in India, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co advised Glen Electric Limited (part of the Glen Dimplex Group, Ireland) on the sale of the ‘Morphy Richards’ brand and related intellectual property rights to Bajaj Electricals

Pre-Existing Dispute Defeats ADM Agro’s ₹2.56 Crore CIRP Plea Against Bari Foods Before NCLT Indore Introduction The National Company Law Tribunal, Indore Bench, dismissed a Section 9 application filed by ADM Agro Industries Kota & Akola Pvt. Ltd. seeking initiation of CIRP against Bari Foods Pvt. Ltd. for an alleged default of ₹2.56 crore arising

Role of Battery Energy Storage Systems: Fuelling India’s Clean Energy Sprint BESS is fast emerging as a critical driving force as India strides towards its target of installing 500 GW of energy from renewable sources by 2030. One of the most striking announcements that came out of the Union Budget 2026-2027 is the nine-fold increase

King Stubb & Kasiva Strengthens Leadership with Four New Partners, 28 Promotions The leading Indian full-service law firm, King Stubb & Kasiva (KSK) has announced its annual promotions, elevating four lawyers to the position of Partner and promoting 28 other professionals across various roles within the firm. The firm has designated Vidya K., Simran Tandon,

The Delhi High Court, in Dinesh Kumar v. Neeti & Ors., decided on 4 April 2026, addressed crucial issues relating to interim maintenance under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (PWDV Act) and the interplay with maintenance granted under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Section 144 BNSS). The

Should PAs be treated as FSPs under IBC A clear and tailored insolvency framework—through express recognition of PAs under the FSP regime and closer coordination between the IBC and RBI regulations—is therefore necessary to ensure orderly resolution, continuity of critical services, and sustained confidence in India’s digital payments system India’s digital payments ecosystem relies heavily

In a significant ruling clarifying the distinction between voluntary retirement and voluntary abandonment of service, the Supreme Court of India in K.G. Seshadri v. The Trustees of State Bank of India & Anr. (2026 INSC 333) decisively held that unauthorised absence leading to cessation of service cannot be equated with voluntary retirement for pensionary benefits.

Khaitan & Co advised Birla Estates on acquisition of development rights in Khar The leading law firm in India, Khaitan & Co advised and assisted Birla Estates Private Limited on the acquisition of development rights in respect of two cooperative housing society properties located at Khar West, Mumbai. The transaction pertains to the redevelopment of

A lot has been happening with the repertoire of sound recordings that Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL) claims to own and manage. It is being used in saree showrooms, a group of 94 restaurants, high profile pubs and bars, restaurants and more. Against all these places, PPL has asserted an infringement of copyright for playing music