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Miura & Partners Forms Strategic Alliance With Malaysia’s Donovan & Ho Japanese law firm Miura & Partners has announced a strategic alliance with Malaysian law firm Donovan & Ho, marking another milestone in its Southeast Asian expansion. The alliance, set to begin in March, will establish a comprehensive “one-stop service” platform in Kuala Lumpur. This

For a criminal trial to start, the registration of an FIR becomes necessary in the cognizable offences, which allows the police officer to arrest without a warrant; when it comes to the non-cognizable offences, the police cannot arrest without a warrant from the Magistrate [Section 174(2)]. It is considered one of the most important steps

Khaitan & Co Advised Abdul Latif Jameel Green Mobility Solutions DMCC On Greaves Electric Mobility IPO Khaitan & Co advised Abdul Latif Jameel Green Mobility Solutions DMCC in their capacity as the investor selling shareholder in the initial public offering of Greaves Electric Mobility Limited comprising of a fresh issue of up to INR 10,000

Dentons Advised Consortium On Acquisition Of 60% Stake In Metito Utilities Dentons has advised a consortium consisting of the Arab Petroleum Investments Corporation (TAEF) and Zamil Group Investments Company on its acquisition of a 60% stake in Metito Utilities Limited. Metito, a globally recognized leader in water and wastewater management solutions, operates across the MENA

NCLAT: Maintainability Of Section 7 IBC Application Can Be Decided Separately The NCLAT New Delhi bench, comprising Justice Ashok Bhushan (Judicial Member) and Mr. Arun Baroka (Technical Member), has ruled that the issue of maintainability of an application under Section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) can either be decided separately or alongside

The Delhi HC in Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd v. The Controller of Patents & Anr. answered whether a revocation petition is sustainable if the defence of invalidity has been taken in an infringement suit and whether a revocation petition is sustainable when the patent has expired. SpicyIP Intern Bharathwaj Ramakrishnan explains the Court’s finding in its

King & Spalding Advised Iliad Partners On Launch Of Tech Ventures Fund King & Spalding has advised Iliad Partners, a UAE-based early-stage venture capital firm, on the successful launch and first close of its new fund, Iliad Partners Tech Ventures Fund I. The fund is domiciled and regulated in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM)

Research methodology forms the backbone of systematic inquiry and analysis, guiding scholars in their pursuit of knowledge. One of the fundamental elements of research methodology is the identification and definition of the research problem. Properly defining the research problem is essential for the direction and focus of a study and the validity and relevance of

The doctrine of mens rea is derived from the Latin maxim ‘Actus non facit reum nisi mens sit rea’ which means an act alone does not make a man guilty unless his intentions were so. Coined by Lord Edward Coke, this principle emphasizes the necessity of a guilty mind in establishing criminal liability. Mens rea

Baker Botts Announces Key Promotions, Including Rakan Alyusuf As New Counsel In KSA Baker Botts has announced the promotion of 12 attorneys to partner and three to special counsel, effective January 1, 2025. The promotions reflect the firm’s commitment to nurturing talent and reinforcing its position as a leader in various legal fields. Managing Partner