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The legal question of whether a subsequent marriage between the victim and the accused can extinguish proceedings under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO) has sparked much judicial debate. With increasing cases involving adolescent relationships, courts are often confronted with petitions seeking the quashing of First Information Reports (FIRs) where consensual

Trilegal advised on the proposed INR 7,200 million IPO of Aequs The leading law firm in India, Trilegal advised JM Financial, IIFL Capital Services, and Kotak Mahindra Capital Company on the proposed initial public offering (IPO) of Aequs, which filed its UDRHP-1. The IPO comprises a fresh issue of equity shares aggregating up to INR

Trilegal advised on the successful listing of Jaro Education The leading law firm in India, Trilegal advised on the successful listing of equity shares by Jaro Institute of Technology Management and Research Limited (“Jaro Education”) aggregating to INR 4,500.00 million (IPO). Jaro Education is one of India’s leading online higher education and upskilling platform companies,

Trilegal Elevates Prarthna Baranwal and Atul Jain to Partnership Leading Indian law firm Trilegal has announced the promotion of Prarthna Baranwal to Partner in its Corporate practice and Atul Jain to Partner in the Dispute Resolution practice. With these elevations, Trilegal’s all-equity partnership now stands at 148 partners, reinforcing the firm’s commitment to nurturing homegrown

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised Manipal Hospitals on INR 53.10 billion NCD issuance The leading law firm in India, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised Manipal Hospitals Private Limited (“Issuer”) in connection with its issuance of listed, rated, non-convertible debentures on a private placement basis aggregating to INR 53,10,00,00,000 (“NCDs”). The NCDs were subscribed by DBS Bank, Deutsche

Trademark law plays a crucial role in safeguarding brand identity, ensuring that consumers are not misled and that businesses can reap the benefits of the goodwill they have built. In the footwear industry, where brand recognition significantly influences purchasing decisions, disputes over deceptively similar marks are common. Delhi High Court’s 2025 ruling in Crocs Inc.

The judiciary has often been called upon to balance questions of individual rights, discipline in service, and the public interest. In a recent ruling, the Madhya Pradesh High Court delivered a powerful reminder to the law enforcement machinery, emphasising that police personnel, as members of a disciplined force, cannot afford to compromise vigilance. In Ashok

This case deals with a crucial question in Indian motor accident compensation jurisprudence—whether the right to claim compensation for personal injury survives to the legal representatives (LRs) of an injured victim after his death, even when the death is unrelated to the accident. Additionally, it examines the computation of “just compensation,” the relevance of the

Entry of Foreign Law Firms in India: BCI Committee Submits Report, Here’s What It Says ? The leading law firm in India, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, with Managing Partner Cyril Shroff at the helm, continues to play a pivotal role in shaping policy and regulatory discussions around foreign law firms in India. The firm’s leadership and

Bharti Airtel Wins CENVAT Credit Appeal for Telecom Infrastructure in Landmark Decision CESTAT ruling affirms telecom operators’ right to CENVAT credit on towers and shelters The Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal recently ruled in favour of Bharti Airtel, a leading telecom operator, in a significant case regarding the entitlement to CENVAT credit on