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This case concerns the appeal of three accused—Rajendra Singh (father), Bhupender Singh (son), and Ranjeet Singh (son-in-law)—against their conviction under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code (now Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita) for the murder of Pushpendra Singh, son of the complainant Diler Singh. The Supreme Court’s judgment, delivered on 7 October

In a significant pronouncement reaffirming the sacredness of the marital bond, Delhi High Court in Vivek Nagrath v. Divya Goglani, MAT.APP.(F.C.) 222/2025, dismissed a joint appeal by a couple seeking a declaration that their marriage was void on the ground that essential Hindu marriage ceremonies were not performed. Division Bench of Justice Anil Kshetrapal and

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. advised Oriental Structural Engineers Private Limited on divestment to Oriental InfraTrust The leading law firm in India, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. (SAM) acted as legal counsel to Oriental Structural Engineers Private Limited (OSEPL) in connection with its divestment of 100% equity stake in Rajiv – Chowk (Sohna) Highway Private

The advent of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS), which replaced the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC), has reignited debates over the scope of revisional powers under the criminal justice system. One critical question concerns whether a complainant can challenge a summoning order through revision under Section 438 BNSS, corresponding to Section 397

Merchants to Receive $199.5 Million Settlement from Visa and Mastercard in Ongoing Fraud and Chargeback Case Visa Mastercard Fraud Lawsuit Settlement: $199.5 Million to Compensate Merchants Affected by Chargeback Rules In a significant development, Visa and Mastercard have agreed to pay a combined total of $199.5 million to settle a class action lawsuit that has

Supreme Court ruling on Input Tax Credit entitlement for bona fide purchasers in India Legal precedence for bona fide purchasing dealers to claim ITC when selling dealer defaults In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India has upheld the right of bona fide purchasing dealers to claim Input Tax Credit, even if the selling

Ali Moiz Ansari Appointed Banking and Finance Partner at Dentons in Riyadh The world’s largest global law firm, Dentons, has announced the appointment of Ali Moiz Ansari as a partner in Riyadh in its Middle East Banking and Finance practice. Ansari joined the firm on 12 October 2025. Ali Moiz Ansari brings extensive experience in

Antitrust Settlement Forces Agri Stats to Revise Wage Reporting in Poultry Industry Poultry Workers Benefit as Agri Stats Settles Wage Suppression Case for $400 Million In a significant development in the U.S. poultry industry, Agri Stats, a leading agricultural data company, has agreed to settle a federal antitrust lawsuit accusing it of conspiring with major

Legal Battle Over 18% GST for Premium Hotel Restaurants to Continue After Bombay High Court Stay Bombay High Court’s Interim Stay on GST Rate for Hotel-Based Restaurants Sparks Industry Reactions In a significant move, the Bombay High Court has granted an interim stay on the 18% Goods and Services Tax applied to restaurants operating within

USPTO Director Vacates PTAB Decision Over Expert Testimony Issues in U.S. Patent No. 11,488,451 Vacated PTAB Ruling on U.S. Patent No. 11,488,451 Highlights Importance of Credible Expert Testimony in IPR In a significant decision issued on October 9, 2023, John Squires, Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, vacated a Final Written Decision from