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AZB & Partners advised Scholiverse Educare on 100% acquisition by upGrad Education The leading law firm in India, AZB & Partners advised the largest early-talent marketplace, Scholiverse Educare Private Limited, on its 100% acquisition by upGrad Education Private Limited by way of a secondary and stock-swap transaction. The transaction marks a strategic move for upGrad

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. advised NHPEA Summer Holding B.V. on exit from Southern Health Foods Private Limited The leading law firm in India, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. (SAM) acted as legal counsel to NHPEA Summer Holding B.V. (Morgan Stanley) in connection with its exit from Southern Health Foods Private Limited pursuant to the

Harneys Appoints Sabrina Devenish as Partner in Dubai The global offshore law firm, Harneys has strengthened its Litigation & Insolvency practice with the appointment of Sabrina Devenish (FCIArb) as a partner in its Dubai office. Sabrina brings over a decade of expertise in cross-border litigation, advising both private and sovereign clients on complex, high-profile disputes.

08th March 2026, Jabalpur – Marking International Women’s Day on 8 March 2026, Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU), Jabalpur organised a National E-Conference on the theme “Elderly Women and Law: Rights, Care and Dignity.” The event was conducted by the Centre for Socio-Legal Studies and Research (CSLSR) of the university and brought together scholars, students

Strategic Land Conversion: Navigating the Shift from Agricultural to Non-Agricultural Use Prospective land buyers face significant challenges by reason of several legislation that govern land sales in India. In Maharashtra, a significant obstacle for those seeking to develop or utilize agricultural land for non-agricultural (“NA”) purposes is the comprehension of the exact laws and regulations

Khaitan & Co advised General Catalyst on investment in Constelli Signals Private Limited The leading law firm in India, Khaitan & Co advised General Catalyst in connection with its ~USD 14 million investment as the lead investor in a USD 20 million financing round in Constelli Signals Private Limited (“Constelli”). Constelli is engaged in the

Khaitan & Co advised Godrej Properties Limited on acquisition of 5-acre land at Nonadanga, Kolkata The leading law firm in India, Khaitan & Co advised Godrej Properties Limited on the acquisition of a prime 5-acre land parcel located off EM Bypass, Kolkata, auctioned by WBHIDCO, with an estimated revenue potential of INR 1,650 crores. The

The scope of protection under Section 35 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, which safeguards the bona fide use of one’s own name, has long generated debate in Indian trademark jurisprudence. A recurring question is whether this statutory defence is available only to natural persons or to corporate entities as well. This issue came under

Gateley Middle East Expands in Dubai with Ex-Charles Russell Doha Head Alim Khamis The global law firm, Gateley Middle East has appointed Alim Khamis as Partner and Head of its Dispute Resolution practice in Dubai. Alim joins the firm following his tenure as Managing Partner of Charles Russell Speechlys’ Doha office and brings extensive experience

The Supreme Court of India in Bhagyalaxmi Co-Operative Bank Ltd. v. Babaldas Amtharam Patel (D) through LRs & Others (2026 INSC 205) examined the extent of liability of a guarantor when a creditor allows the principal debtor to withdraw funds beyond the sanctioned limit without the consent of the surety. The case primarily involved the