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NCLAT Confirms Part Payment Resets Limitation Period Under IBC, 2016 Acknowledgment of Debt by Part Payment Extends Limitation Under Section 18 In a significant ruling under insolvency jurisprudence, the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has clarified the effect of part payment of debt on the limitation period under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. The

                             “The judiciary functions as a bridge between aspirations of the people and the ideals enshrined in the Constitution. It is tasked not only with resolving disputes but also with ensuring that the principles of justice, equality and human dignity are upheld in practice.” –         CJI Hon’ble Mr Justice BR Gavai    It has definitely warmed

Public offices are symbols of governance and accountability. They exist to serve citizens, handle grievances, and implement public policies. Yet, a crucial constitutional question persists—does every citizen have an unrestricted right to enter and visit public offices at will? This issue was recently examined in depth by the Bombay High Court (Nagpur Bench) in Kishor

DVO’s property valuation report impacted capital gains tax dispute in AY 2014-15 Legal insights into fair market value disputes in income tax appellate tribunal cases The Ahmedabad Bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal recently addressed a significant dispute involving long-term capital gains valuation, restoring the matter to the Assessing Officer for a revised and

Andhra Pradesh High Court’s Ruling on GST Notices and Composite Orders Provides Clarity for Businesses Exploring Key GST Legal Challenges and How to Navigate Issues Related to GST Show Cause Notices and Assessment Orders In a significant ruling on Goods and Services Tax assessments, the Andhra Pradesh High Court recently examined the validity of GST

In a significant judgment reflecting the Supreme Court’s cautious approach in cases based solely on circumstantial evidence, the Bench comprising Justice K.V. Viswanathan and Justice K. Vinod Chandran, on October 7, 2025, in Nilesh Baburao Gitte v. State of Maharashtra (Criminal Appeal No. 1471 of 2013), acquitted Nilesh Baburao Gitte, who had been convicted for

Dentons advised the founders of Ports Services and Storage Company Limited on the strategic stake sale to SISCO The global Law firm, Dentons advised the founders of Ports Services and Storage Company Limited (PSSC), a company engaged in logistics storage activities, on the negotiation and signing of a landmark transaction for the sale of a

Antitrust lawsuit against Hermès claims unfair market control over Birkin bag purchases Legal battle heats up over Hermès conditioning Birkin bag purchases on other product sales In a significant legal development, three California consumers have announced their intention to challenge a court ruling that dismissed their class action lawsuit against the luxury brand Hermès. The

In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of India in Zainul v. State of Bihar (2025 INSC 1192) has laid down a 7-factor test to determine whether a person is truly a member of an unlawful assembly under Section 149 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC)/ Section 190 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The decision,

In this landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India clarified an important aspect of the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956—specifically, the nature of transactions executed by a natural guardian without the court’s permission under Section 8(2) and the means by which such transactions may be repudiated. The Court settled a long-standing question: Is it