Khaitan & Co Advised IFB Agro Industries On Acquisition Of Cargill India’s Shrimp And Fish Feed Business Of late, there has been a concern about the slump in sales Khaitan & Co has advised IFB Agro Industries Limited on the proposed acquisition of Cargill India Private Limited’s entire commercial compound shrimp feed and freshwater fish
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Khaitan & Co Advised Leading Global IT/Ites And Business Process Outsourcing Company Before Central Government The appeal was filed under the EPF Act Khaitan & Co has represented a leading global IT/ITeS and business process outsourcing company before the Central Government Industrial Tribunal (CGIT)-I, Mumbai. It was done on a statutory appeal under the Employees’
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SUPREME COURT SETTLES THE LAW: HIGH COURTS CAN QUASH DV COMPLAINTS UNDER SECTION 12 USING INHERENT POWERS UNDER CRPC / BNSS In a landmark Judgment delivered on May 19, 2025, the Hon’ble Supreme Court held that High Courts are empowered to quash proceedings initiated under Section 12(1) of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence
... Continue Reading.Trilegal Advised Nexus Select Trust On Its Maiden Issuance Of Non-Convertible Debentures Of INR 5,500 Million
Trilegal Advised Nexus Select Trust On Its Maiden Issuance Of Non-Convertible Debentures Of INR 5,500 Million Trilegal acted as the legal counsel to Nexus Select Trust, a real estate investment trust, in connection with its maiden issuance of sustainability-linked listed, secured, redeemable non-convertible debentures aggregating to INR 5,500 million to institutional investors. The proceeds were
... Continue Reading.Is Every High-Speed Driver Liable for Rashness?
The sight of speeding vehicles on Indian roads often triggers concerns about safety and accountability. When an accident occurs, the common presumption is that high speed automatically translates into rash or negligent driving. But is that truly the case in the eyes of the law? Can a person be held criminally liable merely for driving
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Understanding the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025: A New Era for Waqf Administration in India A Landmark Legislative Overhaul Proises Modernization Amidst Debate The landscape of Waqf administration in India is set for a significant transformation with the enactment of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, also now amended as the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and
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S&R Associates Advised Hitachi Payment On Investment In Spydra Technologies The deal aims to leverage blockchain for enhanced security S&R Associates has represented Hitachi Payment Services in its strategic investment in Spydra Technologies. While Hitachi Payment is an end-to-end payments and commerce solutions provider, Spydra specializes in enterprise blockchain technology. The investment aims to leverage
... Continue Reading.Transforming Higher Education: Insights from Prof. (Dr.) Padmakali Banerjee on NEP 2020, Leadership, and Digital Learning
Prof. (Dr.) Padmakali Banerjee is a distinguished academic leader, Vice Chancellor, and author with nearly three decades of transformative experience in higher education. A Ph.D. from the University of Delhi and Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, London, she is known for pioneering innovations in curriculum design, skill development, and student-centric learning. She champions
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SUPREME COURT RULES THAT STATE HAS THE POWER TO LEVY DEMANDS UNDER THE MINES AND MINERALS (DEVELOPMENT AND REGULATION) ACT, 1957 INTRODUCTION In Chandra Bhan Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors. (Civil Appeal No.12314 of 2024) (decided by the Supreme Court of India on 23rd May 2025 relating to the question of levy of
... Continue Reading.What Constitutes a Valid Order of Refusal for Industrial Closure Under the Industrial Disputes Act?
Industrial closure is a complex issue that directly impacts not only the business but also the livelihood of employees and the economic equilibrium of society. The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, especially Section 25-O, provides the legal framework governing the procedure for closure of industrial undertakings. Recent judicial scrutiny, particularly in Harinagar Sugar Mills Ltd. (Biscuit
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