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The question of liability in motor accident cases becomes legally complex when a privately owned vehicle is requisitioned by the State for public purposes. The Supreme Court of India, in its 2026 judgment in District Magistrate and District Election Officer and Collector, Gwalior, M.P. v. National Insurance Company Limited & Ors., has provided a definitive

The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, was enacted as a social welfare measure to ensure dignity, financial security, and protection for elderly citizens. However, its increasing invocation in property disputes has raised significant legal questions about its scope and limitations. In a recent judgment in Magghu Ram v. State of

Gateley Middle East advised Royal College of Art on partnership with Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Culture The global law firm, Gateley Middle East advised the Royal College of Art on its partnership with the Ministry of Culture in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Through this collaboration, the Royal College of Art will work with the

Bombay High Court Upholds Voidability of Senior Citizens’ Gift Deeds Despite Absence of Maintenance Clause Introduction The Bombay High Court has held that a gift deed executed by a senior citizen can be declared void under Section 23 of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, even in the absence of

Trilegal advised Bluspring Enterprises on acquisition of Steag Energy Services (India) The leading law firm in India, Trilegal advised Bluspring Enterprises Limited on its acquisition of the India business of STEAG Power GmbH. The transaction involves the acquisition of Steag Energy Services (India) Private Limited (SESI) through Bluspring’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Bluspring New Horizon One Private

Zul Rafique & Partners Supports PayNet–NETS Joint Venture for Nexus Technical Operator Appointment The prominent Malaysian full-service law firm, Zul Rafique & Partners recently supported Payments Network Malaysia (PayNet) on its joint venture (JV) with Singapore’s Network for Electronic Transfers (NETS) by advising on, drafting and reviewing the documentation. The JV has been appointed as

Candidates preparing for the Goa Judicial Services Examination should solve the Goa Judicial Services Mains Written Examination 2019 – Paper II (Criminal Law) along with other previous years’ question papers before appearing for the Preliminary and Main stages. Practising authentic papers not only familiarises aspirants with the pattern and style of questions but also helps

Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy advised Amethis on minority investment in Tiba for Starch & Glucose The leading full-service MENA (Middle East and North Africa) law firm, Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy (“MBH”) acted as legal counsel to private equity firm Amethis in connection with its significant minority investment in Tiba for Starch & Glucose, a leading

Solving such papers enables candidates to identify important areas of civil law, improve answer-writing skills, and manage time effectively during the examination. It also provides valuable insight into the scope of the syllabus and the manner in which different legal concepts are tested in the Goa Judiciary examination. Regular practice of these papers, combined with

In recent years, India has witnessed significant legislative developments aimed at reforming governance, strengthening institutions, and addressing emerging socio-economic challenges. From comprehensive tax reforms to data protection, criminal law overhaul, and gender justice initiatives, these enactments reflect the evolving priorities of the Indian legal system. For judiciary aspirants, law students, and legal professionals, staying updated