Khaitan & Co Advised General Catalyst on Series H Investment in Zepto The leading law firm in India, Khaitan & Co advised General Catalyst in relation to its investment in the Series H investment round (led by General Catalyst) alongside other existing investors in Zepto for a total consideration of approximately USD 450 million at
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[Karan Latayan is a Professor of Law and Kavya Lalchandani an Assistant Professor of Law, both at Jindal Global Law School] The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (“IBC”) was introduced almost a decade back with an intent to revive and aid the sick businesses by resolving their financial distress. The design and purpose of the IBC was not
... Continue Reading.Novenco v. Xero: Do IP Cases Get a Free Pass to Bypass Sec 12-A?
The recent decision of the SC in Novenco Building and Industry v. Xero Energy Engineering seems to have been well taken. Comments online have showered praised over the decision for striking the right balance between procedural lapse and substantive justice. Writing on this blog for over 2 years now, I have learnt one important lesson- the outcome
... Continue Reading.ADNA Advised CDG Invest On Sale Of Its Stake In Moroccan E-Logistics Leader Cathedis
ADNA Advised CDG Invest on Sale of its Stake in Moroccan E-Logistics Leader Cathedis The independent, integrated pan-African law firm ADNA has advised CDG Invest (212 Founders), the venture capital arm of the CDG Group, on the sale of its shares in Moroccan e-logistics leader Cathedis to ORA Technologies and Azur Innovation Management. CDG Invest’s
... Continue Reading.Refusal to Marry Cannot Be Construed as Instigation to Commit Suicide
The Supreme Court of India, in Yadwinder Singh @ Sunny v. State of Punjab & Anr. (Special Leave to Appeal (Crl.) No.7309 of 2025; decided on 27 October 2025), clarified the legal contours of abetment of suicide under Section 306 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC). The Court ruled that a person’s refusal to
... Continue Reading.Case Summary: M/s. Lancor Holdings Limited v. Prem Kumar Menon & Ors. (2025) | Effect of Undue Delay in Arbitral Awards
This Supreme Court judgment, delivered by Justice Sanjay Kumar, addresses two key legal issues in arbitration law: Effect of undue and unexplained delay in the pronouncement of an arbitral award upon its validity; and Whether an arbitral award that fails to finally settle disputes, rendering it unworkable and compelling parties into further litigation, can be
... Continue Reading.Khaitan & Co Advised Veeam Software Holding Inc. On The India Leg Of Its USD 1.72 Billion Acquisition Of Securiti Inc.
Khaitan & Co Advised Veeam Software Holding Inc. on the India Leg of its USD 1.72 Billion Acquisition of Securiti Inc. The leading law firm in India, Khaitan & Co, advised Veeam Software Holding Inc. on the India leg aspects of its acquisition of Securiti Inc., with an overall deal value of USD 1.72 billion.
... Continue Reading.Zaki Hashem & Partners Advised Basata Microfinance On Its Strategic Partnership With Edge Holding For Investments SAE
Zaki Hashem & Partners Advised Basata Microfinance on its Strategic Partnership with Edge Holding for Investments SAE The prominent Egyptian law firm, Zaki Hashem & Partners, Attorneys at Law, advised Basata Microfinance (“Basata”) in connection with its strategic partnership with Edge Holding for Investments SAE (“Edge”), under which Edge will acquire a 30% equity stake
... Continue Reading.Matouk Bassiouny Advised AfricInvest Group on Minority Stake Investment in Arrow Holding
Matouk Bassiouny Advised AfricInvest Group on Minority Stake Investment in Arrow Holding The leading, full-service law firm with a strong regional presence across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), Matouk Bassiouny (MB), acted as legal counsel to AfricInvest Group in connection with its acquisition of a minority stake in Arrow Holding, a leading HR-technology
... Continue Reading.Absence of Industrial Dispute Bars Government Reference to Labour Court
Industrial peace and harmonious relations between employers and employees form the cornerstone of India’s labour jurisprudence. The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, is the key legislation that governs the resolution of disputes between workmen and management. However, before any matter can be referred for adjudication, an essential precondition must be met — the existence or apprehension
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