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ABSCONDENCE AND PRESUMPTION: A JUDICIAL LENS ON POST-CRIME CONDUCT INTRODUCTION The case of Chetan vs. State of Karnataka (Criminal Appeal No. 1568 of 2013) decided by Justice N. Kotiswar Singh and Justice Surya Kant of the Supreme Court on 30.05.2025, is concerned with the conviction of the Appellant for the murder of Deceased. The conviction of

BOMBAY HIGH COURT DIRECTS SON AND DAUGHTER-IN-LAW TO VACATE THE PARENTS’ PROPERTY UPHOLDING THE LEGISLATIVE INTENT BEHIND SENIOR CITIZENS ACT Introduction A Bombay High Court Bench, on 18th June, 2025, decided a petition filed by senior citizen parents seeking to challenge an order of the Appellate Tribunal passed under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents

RIGHT TO CLOSE vs. DUTY TO JUSTIFY: SUPREME COURT CLARIFIES SECTION 25-O OF THE INDUSTRIAL DISPUTE ACT 1947 INTRODUCTION In a significant ruling clarifying the procedural requirements under Section 25-O of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, the Supreme Court, by a Bench of Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra in Harinagar Sugar Mills

BETWEEN CLOSURE AND COMPROMISE: STUDY OF DELHI HIGH COURT’S DECISION TO QUASH FIR IN MINOR’S SEXUAL EXPLOITATION CASE In the case of X v. State (NCT of Delhi), (2025 SCC OnLine Del 4045), (decided on 27.05.2025), the Delhi High Court exercised its inherent powers under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (corresponding

SUPREME COURT CLARIFIES SCOPE OF U.P. GANGSTERS ACT: SINGLE INCIDENT OF COMMUNAL VIOLENCE NOT SUFFICIENT TO INVOKE DRACONIAN STATUTE INTRODUCTION In a significant Judgment aimed at curbing the overreach of preventive detention laws, the Hon’ble Supreme Court in Lal Mohd. & Anr. v. State of U.P. & Ors. [SLP (Criminal) No. 6607 of 2023, decided

Khaitan & Co Advised On Tenneco Clean Air India Limited’s INR 30,000 Million IPO Filing Khaitan & Co acted as legal counsel to the Book Running Lead Managers – JM Financial Limited, Axis Capital Limited, Citigroup Global Markets India Private Limited, and HSBC Securities and Capital Markets (India) Private Limited – in connection with the

AstraZeneca AB Vs. Intas Pharma:Species patents following a Markush patent must demonstrate a distinct inventive step Introduction The AstraZeneca AB & Anr. Vs. Intas Pharmaceuticals Limited case, decided on July 20, 2021, by the High Court of Delhi, represents a pivotal moment in Indian patent jurisprudence, particularly in the pharmaceutical sector. This dispute centered on

The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS), which replaced the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, has brought several procedural reforms in India’s criminal justice system. Despite the renumbering and restructuring of provisions, many foundational principles governing criminal procedure remain intact, including those related to the recording and admissibility of statements. One such area of continued

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised Mavco Investments Private Limited on the joint venture with Avenue for acquisition of Hubergroup Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM) advised Mavco Investments Private Limited on its joint venture with Avenue Capital Group (Avenue) for the acquisition of Hubergroup for a total consideration of USD 310 million. The Firm also advised Mavnu Investments

Khaitan & Co Advised And Represented Concentrix Daksh Services India Private Limited In Securing A Favourable Money Decree Against Triller Inc. Khaitan & Co successfully advised and represented Concentrix Daksh Services India Private Limited (“Concentrix”) in a commercial suit before the Commercial Court, Gurugram District Court, securing a favourable money decree against Triller Inc. (“Triller”),