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Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. advised Farmjunction Marketing Private Limited and Info Edge on investment in Tractor Junction The Leading Law firm in India, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. (SAM) has advised Farmjunction Marketing Private Limited (“Company”) and Info Edge on a primary investment round in the Company, known as Tractor Junction, a leading agriculture

Here is a quick recap of the eventful week that we had. Last week, we announced the SpicyIP-jhana Blogpost Writing Competition 2025, an exciting opportunity for young IP enthusiasts to share their thoughts on the Indian IP landscape. We also had discussions on the Kenyan Court of Appeal decision refusing to reject a trademark application

Child custody disputes often present one of the most emotionally charged intersections of law, parental conflict, and the welfare of children. Indian courts have consistently reiterated that in such matters, the welfare of the child is paramount, and all other considerations—legal rights, parental allegations, social perceptions—must yield to this principle. The recent judgment of the

Latham & Watkins advised Tenneco Clean Air India Ltd. on US$406 million IPO The Global Law firm, Latham & Watkins has advised Tenneco Clean Air India Ltd. on its US$406 million initial public offering (IPO) on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE). This transaction follows a series

The question whether an assignment of a decree of specific performance requires compulsory registration under the Registration Act, 1908, has long puzzled courts, litigants, and conveyancing lawyers. This is because such decrees relate to immovable property, yet—as settled—do not in themselves create title or transfer ownership. Conflicting High Court decisions had deepened the uncertainty until

President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office to Justice Surya Kant at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 24 November 2025, formally elevating him as the 53rd Chief Justice of India. Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and senior Union ministers attended the swearing-in ceremony, marking its national significance. He will serve as CJI until February

Investigations that prolong for years without any substantial progress have become a persistent problem in India’s criminal justice system. Such delays not only weaken the prosecution’s case but also burden the accused with indefinite uncertainty, violating their fundamental rights under the Constitution. Courts have repeatedly examined whether an unending investigation—especially one where the police do

In a landmark advisory opinion delivered in In re: Assent, Withholding or Reservation of Bills by the Governor and the President of India (Special Reference No. 1 of 2025), the Supreme Court of India has clarified the constitutional position relating to the powers of Governors and the President under Articles 200 and 201. The judgment,

AZB & Partners represent a high-profile HNI in Delhi High Court arbitration proceedings The leading law firm in India, AZB & Partners has successfully advised and represented a high-profile HNI before the Delhi High Court in proceedings under Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, in a dispute concerning the operation of the

The Faculty of Law, SGT University, in association with the Centre for Constitutional Governance and Human Rights (CCGHR), proudly presents the next session of our prestigious 2nd Annual Academic Lecture Series on Constitutional Law. About the Session This session aims to deepen academic engagement and foster meaningful discourse in the field of constitutional law with