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Vietnam The New Investment Law 2026 – What You Must Know The new Investment Law will come into effect from 1 March 2026 On 11 December 2025, the Vietnam’s National Assembly concluded its 10th session, adopting 20 laws and resolutions covering broad legal areas including corporate regulation, cybersecurity, digital transformation, taxation, education, health, and investment

The Supreme Court in State of West Bengal & Ors. v. Jai Hind Pvt. Ltd. (2026), delivered a significant ruling concerning the scope of review powers of revenue authorities under the West Bengal Estates Acquisition Act, 1953 (WBEA Act) and the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (WBLR Act). The dispute centred on whether a

The Delhi High Court in Dr. Bahubali N. Shetti v. All India Institute of Medical Sciences & Anr., W.P.(C) No.1339/2026 delivered an important ruling on the meaning of income under the Economically Weaker Sections reservation policy. The Court held that the remuneration received by a Junior Resident doctor at AIIMS, even though described as a

Supreme Court to Examine Scope of Interim Relief in ‘Veera Raja Veera’ Copyright Battle Between Dagar and AR Rahman Introduction A copyright dispute between noted Dhrupad vocalist Faiyaz Wasifuddin Dagar and composer A. R. Rahman over the song “Veera Raja Veera” from the film Ponniyin Selvan II has now reached the Supreme Court of India.

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas advised HDFC Bank Limited on ₹455 crore financing of Deoghar Ring Road Project The leading law firm in India, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. acted as legal counsel to HDFC Bank Limited, along with Punjab National Bank, in connection with the ₹455 crore term loan financing for the Deoghar Ring Road Project,

Martínez-Echevarría Lawyers Strengthens UAE Presence with Andrés Salinero Hire as Of Counsel The international law firm, Martínez-Echevarría has strengthened its international strategy in the United Arab Emirates with the appointment of Andrés Salinero as Of Counsel, a move aimed at consolidating the firm’s presence in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Salinero brings a unique blend of

AZB & Partners advised CapitaLand India Data Centre Fund on acquisition of stake in Indian data centre SPVs The leading law firm in India, AZB & Partners represented CapitaLand India Data Centre Fund Pte. Ltd., a private fund based in Singapore, on its proposed acquisition of a 20.02% stake in three India-level special purpose vehicles

Reliance Industries Appoints Abhijeet Shinde as Senior General Counsel in Anant Ambani’s Office Reliance Industries Limited has appointed Abhijeet Shinde as Senior General Counsel in the Office of Anant Ambani, marking a significant addition to its in-house legal leadership. Shinde brings with him over 16 years of extensive legal experience, particularly in complex litigation, arbitration,

Trilegal advised Carlyle on INR 2,100 crore investment in Edelweiss’s Nido Home Finance The leading law firm in India, Trilegal is advising CA Sardo Investments, an affiliate of The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG), in connection with its proposed investment of INR 2,100 crore (approximately USD 230 million) in Nido Home Finance Limited, the housing finance

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised ONGC on landmark joint ventures with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines The leading law firm in India, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM) advised Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) on its landmark joint ventures with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), marking a significant milestone in India’s energy logistics and supply chain infrastructure. In addition to