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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

No Copyright in Shared Street Play Themes, Delhi Court Rejects Arvind Gaur’s Suit Against Shilpi Marwaha Introduction The District Judge (Commercial Court), Saket, Delhi, has dismissed a copyright infringement suit filed by theatre director Arvind Gaur, founder of Asmita Theatre Group, against his former student Shilpi Marwaha and Sukhmanch Theatre, holding that no infringement was

Trilegal advised Cube Highways Trust on proposed acquisition of road assets through unit swap transaction The leading law firm in India, Trilegal advised Cube Highways Trust on its proposed acquisition of certain road assets from its sponsor group entities, CH-V and CH-II, through a units-based swap transaction. The transaction involves the transfer of 100% equity

On 16 March 2026, a single bench (SB) of the Delhi High Court (DHC), in Mahindra and Mahindra Limited v. Diksha Sharma, provided a decisive inflection point in the evolution of dynamic injunction jurisprudence in India. The case started from a fairly typical trademark dispute involving the misuse of the “MAHINDRA” mark by packers and

Constitutional Challenge to Gender Binary Gains Momentum The Kerala High Court has taken up a crucial constitutional issue concerning the inclusion of transgender individuals in the National Cadet Corps (NCC), issuing notices to the Union Government and NCC Directorate. A Division Bench comprising Justice Sathish Ninan and Justice P. Krishna Kumar is hearing an appeal

With judgment now reserved in ANI v OpenAI, India stands at the cusp of what might be its first major judicial reckoning with the copyright implications of generative AI. The case raises foundational questions on whether AI systems merely process information in new ways or unlawfully appropriate protected expression. Vishno Sudheendra examines two of the

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised the placement agents on QIP of Poonawalla Fincorp Limited The leading law firm in India, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised Kotak Mahindra Capital Company Limited, Jefferies India Private Limited, and J.P. Morgan India Private Limited on the qualified institutions placement (QIP) of equity shares of Poonawalla Fincorp Limited. The transaction comprised an

DLA Piper Advised Australian Tech Unicorn Neara on AUD90 Million Series D funding Round Global law firm DLA Piper has advised Australian-founded critical infrastructure start-up Neara on its AUD90 million Series D funding round. The investment supports Neara’s global growth plans for its digital twin modelling technology. This landmark funding round values Neara at more