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                                                                              It is certainly in the fitness of things that while displaying zero tolerance for corruption, the

Indradeep Bhattacharya Joins Baker McKenzie As Partner To Strengthen London IP Practice Baker McKenzie has announced the appointment of Indradeep Bhattacharya as a Partner in its London office, bolstering the firm’s IP practice with a focus on patent litigation and life sciences. Indradeep joins from Eversheds Sutherland, where he co-chaired the European Life Sciences steering

                 I have  just no hesitation whatsoever in conceding most candidly and openly right at the very outset that both my very best friend – Mr Sageer Khan in Sagar in Madhya Pradesh 32 years ago and so also my senior esteemed colleague in Meerut Bar Association and

Khaitan & Co advised the Resolution Professional of SES Energy Services India Private Limited in CIRP Khaitan & Co advised the Resolution Professional of SES Energy Services India Private Limited, an oil and gas sector entity, in relation to the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) of the Corporate Debtor. The process resulted in the successful

Jan Schubert Joins Baker McKenzie as Partner in Frankfurt to Strengthen Global M&A Practice Baker McKenzie has announced the appointment of Jan Schubert as a partner in its Frankfurt office, effective June 1, 2025. This move marks a strategic step in strengthening the firm’s global M&A and Private Equity capabilities, particularly in Germany and across

Regulatory Initiatives on ESG Disclosure Requirements in India INTRODUCTION Regulatory initiatives to build the legal frameworks around environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) disclosures in India, are at a nascent stage but are not of recent origin. Various regulators have gradually introduced requirements aimed at enhancing transparency and fostering corporate responsibility. In this note, we will

The Eggshell Skull Rule, also known as the Thin Skull Rule, is a foundational principle in the law of torts that holds a defendant liable for the full extent of a plaintiff’s injuries, even if the injuries are unexpectedly severe due to a pre-existing condition or special vulnerability of the plaintiff. This doctrine enshrines the

In a landmark judgment delivered in 2025, the Supreme Court of India revisited critical aspects of judicial service rules in All India Judges Association v. Union of India & Ors. The Court addressed long-standing concerns over promotions, quota allocation, and eligibility norms for judicial officers. This judgment marks a significant evolution in judicial policy, especially

In a matter concerning a writ petition challenging the constitutionality of the 20 year time period from the date of the application, a DB has upheld the Single Judge order rejecting the writ petition. Taking a look at the DB judgement, SpicyIP intern Hruthika Addlagatta highlights the missing discussion on Section 45(3) and how the

Khaitan & Co advised Jio Credit Limited on its maiden issuance of secured, rated, listed, redeemable NCDs Khaitan & Co advised as the legal counsel to Jio Credit Limited (formerly known as Jio Finance Limited), a subsidiary of Jio Financial Services Limited, in connection with its maiden issuance of secured, rated, listed, redeemable, non-convertible debentures