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Taking suo motu cognizance of the alarming rise in stray dog attacks and road accidents caused by stray animals, the Supreme Court—through a bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta, and N.V. Anjaria—has issued sweeping directions to all States, Union Territories, and statutory bodies, emphasising both public safety and animal welfare. The case titled “In

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. advised Maruti Suzuki India Limited and Suzuki Motor Gujarat Private Limited on their amalgamation The leading full-service law firm, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. (SAM) advised Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) and Suzuki Motor Gujarat Private Limited (SMG) on their scheme of amalgamation, whereby SMG will amalgamate into MSIL. The

The question of who bears the burden of proof in execution proceedings often arises when disputes concern the enforcement of decrees passed decades earlier. The Supreme Court of India, in its judgment in Kapadam Sangalappa & Ors. v. Kamatam Sangalappa & Ors. (2025 INSC 1307), has once again clarified this fundamental procedural issue: the onus

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised Lenskart Solutions Limited on its IPO The leading full-service law firm in India, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised Lenskart Solutions Limited (“Company”) and its promoters — Peyush Bansal, Neha Bansal, Amit Chaudhary, and Sumeet Kapahi — on the initial public offering (IPO) of 181,063,669 equity shares aggregating to INR 72,780.15 million. The

DMD Advocates advised Aavishkaar Capital on the launch of ₹500 Crore Defence Tech Fund with Jamwant Ventures The leading full-service law firm in India, DMD Advocates has advised Aavishkaar Capital, a leading impact investment firm, on its partnership with Jamwant Ventures for the launch of a ₹500 crore defence technology fund aimed at fostering innovation

In a significant reaffirmation of established principles, the Supreme Court of India has held that while dealing with petitions seeking quashing of a First Information Report (FIR) under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) — now corresponding to Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) — the High

S&R Associates advised Eversana Life Sciences on sale of advisory and consulting services business to Trinity Partners International, LLC The leading full-service Indian law firm, S&R Associates represented Eversana Life Sciences, a leading independent provider of global services to the life sciences industry, on Indian legal aspects of its sale of an advisory and consulting

The Supreme Court’s recent decision in R. Rajendran v. Kamar Nisha & Ors. (2025 INSC 1304) marks a crucial reaffirmation of judicial restraint in ordering DNA tests when the alleged crime bears no clear nexus with the question of paternity. The Court underscored that scientific techniques—no matter how advanced—cannot override statutory presumptions and constitutional guarantees

In a significant decision that redefines the contours of family welfare jurisprudence, the Kerala High Court in Rifa Fathima v. Salim (O.P.(FC) No.503 of 2025, judgment dated 7 November 2025) held that a father’s retirement benefits can be attached to meet the maintenance and educational needs of his minor daughter, despite the general exemption provided

One of the recurring questions in maintenance jurisprudence is whether a mother can seek financial support from her children when her husband is alive and is allegedly providing for her. This issue becomes particularly relevant in India, where the social fabric emphasises the responsibility of children towards their aged parents, but where legal obligations often