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In a landmark judgment that strengthens the constitutional ethos of equality and judicial independence, the Supreme Court of India has extended the principle of One Rank One Pension (OROP) to the higher judiciary. Delivered in Suo Motu Writ Petition (C) No. 4 of 2024 along with several connected matters, the Court’s decision resolves long-standing disparities

Sherif Elatfy Joins Al Tamimi & Company as Head of Energy – Egypt Firm strengthens its sectoral expertise in the MENA region’s dynamic energy landscape Al Tamimi & Company has announced the appointment of Sherif Elatfy as the new Head of Energy in its Egypt office. Sherif brings extensive experience in advising on high-profile energy

Cybercrime, once peripheral to traditional criminal justice systems, now occupies a central position in law enforcement strategies. Offences such as hacking, data theft, phishing, cyberbullying, financial fraud, and cyberterrorism are rapidly evolving in sophistication and scale. Investigative agencies require not just legal authority but also technical capacity to tackle these crimes effectively. Forensic science, particularly

Keith Hagan returns to Baker McKenzie as Partner in North America Tax Practice Strengthens firm’s renewable energy and project finance tax capabilities in Miami Baker McKenzie has announced the return of Keith Hagan as a Partner in the firm’s North America Tax Practice, based in Miami. A seasoned expert in renewable energy and project finance

In a significant shift from its earlier stance, the Supreme Court has reinstated the requirement of a minimum of three years’ legal practice for candidates aspiring to join the judicial services as civil judges. The Supreme Court emphasised that no academic training can substitute for the real-world exposure gained through courtroom experience. CJI Gavai-Led Bench

S&A Law Offices represented PNC Infratech Limited in securing a Rs. 485 crore arbitration award against NHAI S&A Law Offices successfully represented PNC Infratech Limited in an arbitration proceeding against the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), arising from a dispute under a FIDIC Contract concerning the construction of the New Four Lane Agra Bypass,

Davis Polk advised Toyota Motor Credit on its $2.25 billion notes offering Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP advised Toyota Motor Credit Corporation in connection with its SEC-registered notes offering of $500 million aggregate principal amount of floating-rate medium-term notes, Series B due 2027 linked to compounded SOFR; $1 billion aggregate principal amount of 4.500% medium-term

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised IKF Finance Limited on its INR 1,465 crore fundraise Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised IKF Finance Limited on its latest round of fundraise amounting to approximately INR 1,465 crores. The round involved both primary and secondary investments led by Norwest Capital LLC. As part of the transaction, Motilal Oswal Private Equity, an

Implementation Of The Environment (Construction And Demolition) Waste Management Rules, 2025 By Project Developers The recent notification by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India of the Environment (Construction and Demolition) Waste Management Rules, 2025 (“Construction Waste Rules”) appears as a response to growing concerns about construction dust pollution from projects

Davis Polk advised Visa on its €3.5 billion notes offering Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP advised Visa Inc. on its SEC-registered offering of €1.25 billion of 2.250% senior notes due 2028, €1 billion of 3.125% senior notes due 2033, €650 million of 3.500% senior notes due 2037, and €600 million of 3.875% senior notes due