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SC ISSUES NEW GUIDELINES FOR SENIOR ADVOCATE DESIGNATIONS In a major overhaul and major revisit of the senior designation process of advocates, we see that the Supreme Court has once again stepped forward in a most learned, laudable, landmark, logical and latest judgment titled Jitender @ Kalla vs State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) and

The Goods and Services Tax (GST), introduced in India on July 1, 2017, has transformed the indirect tax structure by amalgamating a plethora of state and central taxes into a single unified tax. Registration under GST is the first and fundamental step for any business to become a part of this system. It not only

With the advent of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS), India’s criminal law regime underwent significant changes, replacing the colonial-era Indian Penal Code, 1860. One of the key areas revisited is Criminal Trespass, a commonly invoked offence in disputes involving property, personal security, and possession. Though the foundational principles of the offence remain intact, the

NCLT Clears Merger Of Amazon Transportation Services With Seller Services The aim is to simplify its organizational structure amidst slowing e-tail market growth in India The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has granted interim clearance to American e-commerce giant Amazon to merge its Indian logistics arm, Amazon Transportation Services (ATS), with its primary marketplace entity,

Infosys Expands Association With DNB Bank To Fasten Digital Route The partnership reflects the swing among global banks to adopt AI-driven solutions Indian multinational technology company, Infosys, has announced an extended strategic collaboration with DNB Bank ASA, Norway’s largest financial institution, to expedite the bank’s digital evolution. The partnership aims to modernize DNB’s IT systems,

Comet ML Files Lawsuit Against Perplexity AI In US District Court For Trademark Violations Maintains that the rival company’s products were similar and confused the consumers New York software company, Comet ML Inc, has filed a lawsuit against artificial intelligence startup, Perplexity AI Inc, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California,

Clifford Chance Advised The Walt Disney Company On Its Seventh Global Theme Park Resort In Abu dhabi Clifford Chance advised the Walt Disney company on the development of its seventh global theme park resort — a visionary waterfront destination in Abu Dhabi, uae. The multidisciplinary Clifford Chance team was led by Tariq Imam (partner, real

S&R Associates advised JSW Energy on INR 12 billion NCD issuance S&R Associates advised JSW Energy Limited, a listed Indian power company, in connection with its issuance of listed non-convertible debentures (NCDs) aggregating to INR 12 billion on a private placement basis. On 4 March 2025, JSW Energy’s Finance Committee approved the allotment of 1,20,000

Lex Favios advised Raja Jagmal Towers and Hospitality on hotel development with Sterling Holiday Resorts in Prayagraj Lex Favios advised as legal counsel to Raja Jagmal Towers and Hospitality Private Limited in its negotiations with Sterling Holiday Resorts Limited for the launch of a hotel under the renowned “Sterling” brand in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The

UAE Law Firm Habib Al Mulla & Partners Opens New Delhi Office To Boost Cross-Border Legal Services Habib Al Mulla and Partners has announced the opening of its new office in New Delhi, marking a significant milestone in the firm’s ongoing efforts to expand its international footprint and strengthen between the UAE and India. The