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Aditya Kurian, Ex O’Melveny Counsel, Launches Accord Partners in Asia Aditya Kurian, former Counsel at O’Melveny & Myers LLP, has launched Accord Partners, marking the establishment of a new arbitration-focused practice in Asia. The firm was initiated as a solo venture on March 13, 2026, and is currently building its regional footprint. Kurian brings significant

INTRODUCTIONIn V. Ganesan v. State rep. by the Sub Inspector of Police & Anr., 2026 INSC 265, decided on 19 March 2026, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Justice Manoj Misra, delivered an important ruling on the scope of Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code.The Court held that mere

Former Velsera GC Annabelle Newman Joins Sciensus as General Counsel & Group Company Secretary Sciensus has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Annabelle Newman as General Counsel & Group Company Secretary. In her new role, Newman will lead the company’s legal, governance, and company secretarial functions, supporting the executive team and Board while

INTRODUCTIONIn Sant Rohidas Leather Industries and Charmakar Development Corporation Ltd. v. Vijaya Bank, 2026 INSC 264, decided on 19 March 2026, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Justice Manoj Misra, examined whether a corporate entity making a fixed deposit with a bank can be treated as a “consumer” under the

INTRODUCTIONIn Hamsaanandini Nanduri v. Union of India & Ors., 2026 INSC 246, decided on 19 March 2026, the Supreme Court of India, speaking through Justice J.B. Pardiwala, undertook a significant constitutional examination of maternity benefits available to adoptive mothers under the Code on Social Security, 2020.The Court was called upon to determine the validity of

Bombay High Court Slams IBC Abuse to Derail SARFAESI Auctions, Restores Rights of Auction Purchasers Introduction The Bombay High Court set aside an order of the Debts Recovery Tribunal (DRT) that had halted SARFAESI proceedings on account of an alleged moratorium under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). The Court strongly deprecated the growing misuse

Divorce is never easy. It brings emotional upheaval, logistical challenges, and mountains of paperwork. Many couples navigating family law automatically see the courtroom as the only way to resolve their disagreements. Litigation is one option, but it comes with a heavy price: financial, emotional, and relational. Mediation, on the other hand, offers a quieter, more

You work hard to build wealth, property, and financial security. Naturally, you want control over how those assets are handled in the future. Estate planning gives you that control. It allows you to decide who benefits, when they benefit, and how your assets are managed when you’re no longer able to oversee them yourself. A

The Moot Court Society of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Law University (DBRANLU), Sonepat, successfully concluded the 3rd DBRANLU National Moot Court Competition, 2026, organised in collaboration with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). Spanning three intellectually engaging days, the event stood as a testament to legal excellence, rigorous scholarship, and advocacy, bringing together some

Squire Patton Boggs advised Muthoot Finance Limited on US$600 million high yield bond issuance The major full-service global law firm, Squire Patton Boggs advised Muthoot Finance Limited as special U.S. counsel on its US$600 million high yield bond issuance under the company’s US$4 billion Global Medium Term Note (GMTN) Programme, March 19, 2026, Singapore. The