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Working Group on Access to Medicines and Treatments invites you to a webinar on the issues of access to medicines in the backdrop of US-India Free Agreement negotiations. For more details, please check their invitation below. Webinar on the U.S.–India FTA and Beyond: Trade Policy Challenges to Affordable Medicines (July 8, 2025) As India and
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Khaitan & Co advised Kalpataru Limited on its initial public offering Khaitan & Co advised Kalpataru Limited in connection with its initial public offering of equity shares aggregating to INR 15,900.00 million. The book running lead managers to the issue were ICICI Securities Limited, JM Financial Limited, and Nomura Financial Advisory and Securities (India) Private
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Trilegal advised Timex Group Luxury Watches B.V. on INR 315 crore stake sale via OFS Trilegal advised Timex Group Luxury Watches B.V., Netherlands, in relation to its offer for sale (OFS) of equity shares of Timex Group India Limited (“Company”) through the stock exchange mechanism. The offer for sale aggregated 15,142,500 equity shares of the
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Strictly By The Code: NCLAT’s Limited Power To Condone Delay Under IBC The Court while setting aside the order of the NCLAT agreed with the contention of the Appellant that the period of limitation expired on 7 May 2022 which was a working Saturday, and the Registry was functioning and open. In a recent Supreme
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Recognizing Legal Finesse and Accomplishments and Celebrating the Continuous Pursuit of Legal Excellence The 14th Annual Legal Era Indian Legal Awards shone the light on the stars of the legal industry, unearthing their singular talents and contributions to the business The opulence of Hotel ITC Maurya, New Delhi, formed the backdrop of the 14th Legal
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The Prada Kolhapuri Chappals fiasco, thoughts on alternative prizes for sickle cell treatment and analysis on the US judgements on the GenAI- copyright debate. This and much more in our weekly roundup of our blog posts, case summaries, and top IP developments in the country and the world. Anything we are missing out on? Drop
... Continue Reading.Is It Legal for Banks to Refuse to Open an Account Without Aadhaar?
In a country where financial inclusion is a cornerstone of economic development, the denial of basic banking services raises serious legal and constitutional concerns. Aadhar, India’s unique biometric identity system, was introduced as a means of simplifying access to various welfare schemes and services. However, its usage as a mandatory identification document in all spheres
... Continue Reading.Dual Tax Dilemma: State of Kerala v Asianet Satellite Communications Ltd
[Surya Gayathri is a 2nd year BA.LLB student at NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad] On May 22, 2025, a division bench of the Supreme Court comprising Justice B.V. Nagarathna and Justice N. Kotiswar Singh delivered a significant ruling in State of Kerala v. Asianet Satellite Communications Ltd., addressing the constitutionality of dual taxation on broadcasting services. The case arose
... Continue Reading.Enforceability of a Term Sheet: Delhi High Court in OYO vs Zostel Hospitality
[Arjim Jain and Shruti Asati are 5th Year B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) students at National Law University, Odisha] In commercial transactions, especially those involving mergers, acquisitions, and venture capital funding, a “term sheet” plays a pivotal role in outlining the contours of the intended arrangement. While these documents often mark a significant milestone in negotiations, their legal enforceability remains a
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