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Khaitan & Co advised The Timken Company on acquisition of Bijur Delimon International group The leading law firm in India, Khaitan & Co, alongside Jones Day, advised The Timken Company, a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion, on the India law aspects of its acquisition of the Bijur Delimon International group, a

A&O Shearman Boosts MENA Capabilities with Three New Partner Appointments The premier global law firm, A&O Shearman has promoted three lawyers to partner across its Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region as part of its global promotions round, strengthening its capabilities in corporate, energy, and capital markets. The new partners are based in Dubai,

No Article 142 Relief for GDCL in Jaipur Udyog Case, Supreme Court Prioritises ₹100 Crore Worker Dues Introduction The Supreme Court refused to invoke its extraordinary powers under Article 142 of the Constitution to cure statutory illegalities in the long-pending Jaipur Udyog Ltd. (JUL) rehabilitation dispute, holding that constitutional powers cannot be used to validate

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised Cactus Partners Fund I on Series B investment in Bellatrix Aerospace The leading law firm in India, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised Cactus Partners Fund I on its investment as lead investor in the Series B funding round of Bellatrix Aerospace Private Limited, Mumbai, India. The round also included secondary investment through

NCLT Kochi Says Part III IBC Process Cannot Move Forward Without Guarantor’s Repayment Proposal Introduction The Kochi Bench of the National Company Law Tribunal held that in personal guarantor insolvency proceedings, the Resolution Professional cannot convene a creditors’ meeting in the absence of a repayment plan and must instead file a report recording such non-submission.

Linklaters Promotes 52 New Counsel Across Global Offices The prominent British multinational law firm, Linklaters has announced the promotion of 52 lawyers to counsel across its global platform, with the appointments set to take effect from 1 May 2026. The newly promoted counsel represent a diverse mix of talent across multiple practices and regions, reflecting

DLA Piper Advised Catalyst Investment Partners in fund Aimed at Underserved Real Estate Category DLA Piper advised Catalyst Investment Partners (Catalyst), one of the largest owners and operators of industrial outdoor storage (IOS), in the successful closing of its third fund at its hard cap of US$400 million in limited partner commitments. Founded five years

The law of arbitration in India has evolved as a robust mechanism for speedy and efficient dispute resolution. Its effectiveness, however, is closely tied to the timely assertion of rights by the parties. The Supreme Court of India, in State of West Bengal & Ors. v. M/s B.B.M. Enterprises (2026 INSC 358), addressed the issue

The law governing divorce by mutual consent under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 is premised on the continued willingness of both spouses to dissolve the marriage amicably. However, a recurring legal dilemma arises when one party, after entering into a comprehensive settlement and receiving substantial benefits, withdraws consent at a later stage. In Dhananjay Rathi

Ex-TresVista GC Pradyumna Vengurlekar Joins Knack RCM as Global General Counsel Knack RCM has appointed Pradyumna Vengurlekar as its Global General Counsel. In his new role, he will lead the company’s Legal and Secretarial functions, working closely with the Board, Executive Leadership, and business teams to drive Knack RCM’s growth through a practical, risk-aware, and