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This case concerns the liability of an insurance company in motor accident claims when the offending vehicle operates outside the area specified in its route permit. The Supreme Court of India in K. Nagendra v. The New India Insurance Co. Ltd. examined whether a deviation from a prescribed route — in violation of permit conditions

Disciplinary proceedings form the cornerstone of accountability in public service. They ensure that civil servants maintain integrity and uphold the standards of conduct expected of them. However, when the very foundation of such proceedings—the chargesheet—is issued without authority, questions arise about the legality and fairness of the entire process. Delhi High Court’s judgment in Union

In an important interpretation of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, the Kerala High Court has clarified the limits of executive powers under Chapter IX. The Court held that private disputes, such as cheating or breach of trust cases, cannot be the basis for invoking Section 130 BNSS, which empowers Executive Magistrates to take

Khaitan & Co advised State Bank of India on Issuance of BASEL III Compliant Tier 2 Bonds The leading law firm in India, Khaitan & Co advised State Bank of India as the issuer counsel for the issuance of non-convertible, taxable, redeemable, subordinated, unsecured, fully paid-up BASEL III compliant Tier 2 Bonds in the nature

Khaitan & Co advised WestBridge Capital on Its Investment in UnifyApps The leading law firm in India, Khaitan & Co, advised WestBridge Capital on leading the USD 50 million Series B round of funding of UnifyApps, an enterprise-focused artificial intelligence startup. The round also saw participation from ICONIQ, Lowe’s Ventures, and Kamath Technologies LLP. The

Sankalp Jain Appointed Chief Legal Officer & Head – Corporate Secretarial at Tata AIA Life Insurance Tata AIA Life Insurance has announced the appointment of Sankalp Jain as Chief Legal Officer & Head – Corporate Secretarial. Sankalp Jain brings extensive experience in corporate legal management, governance, compliance, and regulatory affairs across the insurance, financial services,

Khaitan & Co advised Duroflex Limited on Filing of DRHP for Proposed IPO The leading law firm in India, Khaitan & Co acted as Indian legal counsel to the book running lead managers, JM Financial Limited and Motilal Oswal Investment Advisors Limited, in connection with the draft red herring prospectus filed by Duroflex Limited for

ADNA advised Delta Air Lines on the Launch of Its First Nonstop Flight to Morocco The leading law firm Africa, ADNA advised Delta Air Lines on the launch of its first nonstop flight connecting Atlanta to Marrakech, marking a significant milestone in aviation links between the USA and Morocco. The new route will operate three

Freshfields Advised NEC on $2.89 Billion Acquisition of CSG Systems The Global law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer advised Japanese technology group NEC on its $2.89 billion acquisition of U.S.-based telecoms and broadband software company CSG Systems. The transaction is aimed at strengthening NEC’s position as a global leader in next-generation digital solutions and expanding its

Jabalpur, October 30 – Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU), Jabalpur, successfully concluded the 3rd Edition of the DNLU Conclave 2025, a prestigious four-day event that brought together eminent figures from the legal profession, academia, and industry. Organized by the Recruitment Coordination Committee (Batch of 2026) and the Internship Coordination Cell, the event was held under