[Arjim Jain and Shruti Asati are 5th Year B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) students at National Law University, Odisha] On May 5, 2025, Singapore’s Securities Industry Council (“SIC”) released a consultation paper proposing significant amendments to the Singapore Code on Takeovers and Mergers, with a sharp focus on regulating deal protection measures—especially break fees. The proposal seeks to generally prohibit break fees unless
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[Bharat Vasani is Senior Advisor – Corporate laws and Ayush Lahoti and Maharshi Shah are Associates at the Mumbai office of Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas. An earlier version of this post was published on the Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas Blog] The enactment of the SEBI Act in 1992 (“SEBI Act”), followed by the amendment of section 21 of the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956 (“SCRA”),
... Continue Reading.Delhi HC Affirms Military Code Over Religious Exemptions And Nation Before Religion
It is most significant to note that in a very major development with far reaching implications, the Delhi High Court in a most learned, laudable, landmark, logical and latest judgment titled Samuel Kamalesan vs Union of India in W.P.(C) 7564/2021 & CM APPL. 23679/2021, 31825/2021 and cited in Neutral Citation No.: 2025:DHC:4652-DB and so also
... Continue Reading.Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas Welcomes Rachika Sahay As A Partner In Its Project And Infrastructure Practice
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas welcomes Rachika Sahay as a Partner in its Project and Infrastructure Practice Ms. Rachika Sahay has joined Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas as a Partner in its Project and Infrastructure Practice along with a team of 4 associates. She will be based in Delhi-NCR office. Rachika, an accomplished lawyer, graduated from National Law Institute
... Continue Reading.Kidnapping and Abduction under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023: Key Provisions and Legal Distinctions
The concepts of kidnapping and abduction have long been part of the criminal law framework in India, previously governed by Sections 359 to 369 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC). With the enactment of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS), effective from 1 July 2024, these provisions have undergone consolidation and revision. This article
... Continue Reading.Reassessment of Indus Water Treaty Echoes at Adhivakta Parishad Symposium in Delhi
New Delhi, June 2, 2025 — In a powerful gathering of legal minds and water policy experts, Adhivakta Parishad Delhi Prant organized a thought-provoking symposium on the Indus Water Treaty at the Delhi High Court premises. The event, attended by nearly 300 advocates, marked a critical moment in the growing national discourse around India’s water
... Continue Reading.Muta Marriage in Muslim Law: Legal Validity and Implications
Muta marriage, also known as temporary marriage, is a form of marital contract recognised exclusively under the Ithna Ashari Shia School of Muslim law. The term Muta is derived from the Arabic root word meaning “enjoyment” or “pleasure”. Legally, it refers to a marriage entered into for a predetermined and fixed duration, with the payment
... Continue Reading.Sufficiency Of Disclosure Requirement – Indian Courts’ Perspective
Sufficiency Of Disclosure Requirement – Indian Courts’ Perspective The Examination Reports, e.g., First Examination Reports (FERs) and Hearing Notices issued by the Indian Patent Office, frequently raise objections on the sufficiency of disclosure requirements. Further, the sufficiency of the disclosure requirement is also a statutory ground for pre-grant opposition (Section 25(1)(g)), post-grant opposition (Section 25(2)(g)),
... Continue Reading.Reversing the Opt-Out Burden: Why AI Firms Should Bear Licensing Obligations for Training Data
In light of the various copyright disputes concerning AI firms, Tirthaj Mishra argues that India should shift the burden of licensing for AI training data from creators to AI companies. The guest post critiques the ineffectiveness of the opt-out model using robots.txt and proposes a statutory “Duty to License” framework inspired by India’s broadcasting laws
... Continue Reading.Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas Advised Fisdom And Its Promoters On Proposed 100% Acquisition By Groww
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas Advised Fisdom And Its Promoters On Proposed 100% Acquisition By Groww Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM) advised Fisdom and its promoters, in relation to the proposed acquisition of 100% of the shares of Fisdom by Groww. The transaction was signed on 16th May, 2025. Fisdom provides a range of financial services, including mutual
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