Under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime in India, disputes relating to tax demands often lead to questions about the remedies available to aggrieved taxpayers. A pivotal issue is whether a taxpayer can directly challenge a GST demand order under Article 226 of the Constitution through a writ petition, bypassing the statutory appellate route
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[Alka Nanda Mahapatra is a student at the National Law University, Jodhpur] On May 9, 2025, the Securities & Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”) released a Consultation Paper on providing flexibility to AIFs to offer Co-Investment opportunities to investors within the AIF structure under SEBI (Alternative Investment Funds) Regulations, 2012. The Consultation Paper released by SEBI proposes
... Continue Reading.Prof. (Dr.) Devinder Singh Appointed as Vice Chancellor of DBRANLU, Sonepat: A Visionary Leader Takes Charge
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University (DBRANLU), Sonepat, has officially welcomed Prof. (Dr.) Devinder Singh as its new Vice Chancellor. A distinguished academician and seasoned legal scholar, Prof. Singh’s appointment marks a significant step forward for the university in its pursuit of academic excellence and institutional growth. Prof. (Dr.) Devinder Singh was warmly welcomed by
... Continue Reading.Can a Divorced Woman Claim Maintenance in India?
One of the most debated questions in matrimonial law is whether a divorced wife can claim maintenance from her former husband. Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) (Section 144 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023) is a secular provision aimed at preventing destitution and vagrancy by ensuring that certain persons, including
... Continue Reading.DISOBEDIENCE OF THE ORDERS PASSED BY THE COURT ATTACKS THE VERY FOUNDATION OF THE RULE OF LAW: SUPREME COURT
DISOBEDIENCE OF THE ORDERS PASSED BY THE COURT ATTACKS THE VERY FOUNDATION OF THE RULE OF LAW: SUPREME COURT Introduction On May 9, 2025, A two judge Bench of the Supreme Court presided by Justice Masih and Justice Gavai, while deciding the case “Tata Mohan Rao v. S. Venkateshwarlu and Others etc.” arising out of
... Continue Reading.Gibson Dunn Advised Publicis Groupe On Acquisition Of Influencer Marketing Platform Captiv8
Gibson Dunn Advised Publicis Groupe on Acquisition of Influencer Marketing Platform Captiv8 Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP has advised Publicis Groupe, one of the world’s largest communications groups, on its acquisition of Captiv8, a leading end-to-end influencer marketing platform. This strategic acquisition enhances Publicis Groupe’s capabilities in influencer marketing and digital content, positioning it to
... Continue Reading.Akin Advised Warba Bank On $250 Million Additional Tier 1 Capital Sukuk Offering
Akin Advised Warba Bank on $250 Million Additional Tier 1 Capital Sukuk Offering Akin’s Dubai capital markets team has advised Warba Bank K.S.C.P., a leading Islamic financial institution listed on Boursa Kuwait, on its US$250 million perpetual non-call 5.5-year fixed-rate resettable Additional Tier 1 Capital Sukuk offering. The Sukuk were issued by Warba Tier 1
... Continue Reading.SUPREME COURT CLARIFIES CONDITIONAL ALLOTMENT UNDER STATUTORY SCHEME IS NOT A SALE
SUPREME COURT CLARIFIES CONDITIONAL ALLOTMENT UNDER STATUTORY SCHEME IS NOT A SALE The Hon’ble Supreme Court acquitted a man convicted under Section 302 IPC, holding that the “last seen together” theory, without corroborative evidence, is insufficient for conviction. The Bench, comprising Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and Sanjay Karol, in the matter of Padman Bibhar Vs
... Continue Reading.Supreme Court Reinforces Arbitration Mandate in Trademark Dispute
Supreme Court Reinforces Arbitration Mandate in Trademark Dispute In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India, in the case of K. Mangayarkarasi & Anr. v. N.J. Sundaresan & Anr. (Special Leave Petition (Civil) No. 13012 of 2025), has clearly upheld the primacy of arbitration agreements, even in disputes that involve allegations of fraud and
... Continue Reading.Akin Advised Crestline Investors In $1.7 Billion NAV Lending Fund
Akin Advised Crestline Investors in $1.7 Billion NAV Lending Fund Akin has advised Crestline Investors, a leading provider of fund liquidity solutions, on the closing of its latest net asset value (NAV) lending fund, Portfolio Finance Sentry Fund, with US$1.7 billion of investable capital across the fund, related vehicles, and anticipated leverage. The Portfolio Finance
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