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M&A Transactions and Market Rumors The M&A market in India is characterized by frequent media leaks. Studies indicate that “leak rates” are higher in the Asia-Pacific region (including India) as compared to the rest of the world. Leaks could be deliberate (for example, to attract more bidders), accidental (for example, because of weak protocols) or

In a significant reaffirmation of the fundamental principles of criminal jurisprudence, the Allahabad High Court held that a criminal conviction cannot be sustained merely based on suspicion or possibilities. The Court emphasised that the prosecution must prove the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt, and where material inconsistencies and evidentiary gaps exist, the benefit

Candidates preparing for the Goa Judicial Services Examination should solve the Goa Judicial Services Mains Written Examination 2020 – 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

DMD Advocates Secures Victory for Boeing India in Delhi High Court; Assessment Order Held Void Ab Initio The leading law firm in India, DMD Advocates, successfully represented Boeing India Private Limited (BIPL) before the Delhi High Court in a matter concerning the final assessment order issued by the Revenue. Background The Hon’ble Delhi High Court

Ashurst Appoints Former Simmons & Simmons Arijit Tiwari as Partner in Singapore The global law firm, Ashurst, has appointed Arijit Tiwari to its Global Loans & Global Markets practice in Singapore. He will join as a Partner, subject to regulatory approval. Tiwari brings over 15 years of experience in derivatives and structured products, having worked

Candidates preparing for the Goa Judicial Services Examination should solve the Goa Judicial Services Mains Written Examination 2020 – Paper I (Civil 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

In Anurag Krishna Sinha v. State of Bihar & Anr. (Civil Appeal No. 13581 of 2025, decided on 10 March 2026), the Supreme Court of India delivered an important ruling on constitutional limits on legislative acquisition of property. The Court struck down the Srimati Radhika Sinha Institute and Sachchidanand Sinha Library (Requisition & Management) Act,

Accredited Investors and AIFs Accredited investors (“AIs”) are investors who satisfy the eligibility criteria prescribed under the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Alternative Investment Funds) Regulations, 2012, as amended (“AIF Regulations”), and are accredited in accordance with the framework established thereunder.1 The concept is premised on the regulatory recognition that certain investors possess the

The Allahabad High Court recently clarified an important aspect of succession law concerning the grant of succession certificates. In Smt. Alka Singhania v. Smt. Shilpi Agarwal (Matters Under Article 227 No. 8772 of 2025), the Court held that when a petitioner is the sole beneficiary of the deceased’s estate, and there are no objections from

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. advised Anzen India Energy Yield Plus Trust on INR 6,964.5 million preferential issue The leading law firm in India, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. advised Anzen India Energy Yield Plus Trust, acting through its Investment Manager EAAA Real Assets Managers Limited, in connection with a preferential issue of units aggregating