Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas represented Asian Energy Impact Trust plc in the sale of SolarArise India Projects to Neo Infra Income Opportunities Fund The leading law firm Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas represented Asian Energy Impact Trust plc (formerly known as ThomasLloyd Energy Impact Trust plc, previously listed on the London Stock Exchange), acting through the joint liquidators,
... Continue Reading.Can a Vernacular Statute Be Treated as the Authoritative Text in High Courts?
The question of whether statutes enacted or published in vernacular languages can be treated as authoritative texts in High Courts raises significant constitutional and jurisprudential concerns. In a multilingual country like India, the balance between promoting regional languages and maintaining uniformity in judicial proceedings has long been debated. The Constitution of India, particularly Article 348,
... Continue Reading.Tamil Nadu Judicial Services Examination: Study Material, Exam Updates and Tips
Tamil Nadu Judicial Services Exam (Civil Judge Exam) is conducted by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) to recruit Civil Judges in the Tamil Nadu State Judicial Service. It is one of the most competitive and prestigious law career opportunities in the state. The exam is conducted in three stages: Preliminary Examination (Objective, OMR
... Continue Reading.Gujarat Judicial Services Examination: Study Material, Exam Updates and Tips
Gujarat Judicial Services Exam (Civil Judge Exam) is conducted by the Gujarat High Court to recruit eligible candidates for the post of Civil Judge. This competitive examination is one of the most sought-after law career opportunities in Gujarat. The exam is conducted in three stages: Preliminary Examination* – Online objective test with multiple-choice questions and
... Continue Reading.Is Continuation of Prosecution Meaningful Without Finding of Wilful Tax Evasion?
The Indian Income Tax Act, 1961 empowers tax authorities not only to levy penalties but also to initiate criminal prosecution against taxpayers who attempt to evade tax. However, the Act also provides a settlement mechanism under Chapter XIXA, allowing assessees to disclose income, pay tax, and seek immunity from penalty and prosecution. The Supreme Court
... Continue Reading.RPNLU Prayagraj Hosts First International Debate Competition 2025
Prayagraj, August 30, 2025 — Dr. Rajendra Prasad National Law University, Prayagraj (RPNLU) achieved a historic milestone by successfully hosting its first International Debate Competition 2025, organized by the Debate and Discussion Club (DDC). The event marked a significant step in the university’s journey of academic excellence and global engagement. A Debate on Global Peace
... Continue Reading.Does a Hindu Marriage Become Invalid If It Is Not Registered?
Marriage in Hindu law is traditionally viewed as a sacrament (sanskara) rather than a contract. Unlike Western legal systems, where registration creates validity, Hindu marriage is valid when solemnised by customary rites and ceremonies. In the modern legal context, registration of marriages has been encouraged and in many states made compulsory for administrative and evidentiary
... Continue Reading.Does Section 193(9) BNSS Dilute Default Bail and Personal Liberty?
The introduction of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS), brought sweeping changes to India’s criminal procedure framework. One of the most debated provisions is Section 193(9), which empowers investigating agencies to conduct further investigation even after the filing of a police report under Section 193(3). The controversy arises from the interplay between Section 193(9)
... Continue Reading.Does an Aadhaar Card Showing Majority Nullify POCSO Charges?
The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) was enacted to protect children under the age of 18 from sexual assault, harassment, and exploitation. One of the recurring issues in POCSO trials is whether the age recorded in an Aadhaar card—sometimes showing that the victim is a major—can nullify the prosecution. The
... Continue Reading.Equitable Overreach?: Re-examining Article 142 in the Context of the IBC (Part – II)
[Srujan Sangai is a V year B.A. LLB student at National Law School of India University, Bengaluru. Part I of this post is available here] Reframing Equity’s Domain within the IBC Theoretical Foundations: Interpreting “Fairness” through Legal Positivism and Economic Efficiency In the context of the IBC, the “law” refers to the explicit, codified rules, procedures, timelines, and
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