In a copyright battle between two musical maestros, the Delhi High Court held that the song ‘Veera Raja Veera’ from Ponniyin Selvan 2 prima facie infringed the copyright of Ustad Faiyaz Wasifuddin Dagar’s musical composition ‘Shiva Stuti’. The film song was composed by ace musical composer A. R. Rahman. Overlooking the non-original components of the
... Continue Reading.Justice M.K. Gupta Shares Legal Wisdom at NLU Prayagraj’s ‘Beyond the Judgements’ Series
Prayagraj, May 3, 2025 — “Dealing with sensitive issues requires years of experience, a solid understanding of the law, and a strong commitment to the public interest,” remarked Hon’ble Mr. Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta, Senior Judge, Allahabad High Court, during the second episode of the flagship series Beyond the Judgements hosted by Dr. Rajendra Prasad
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SUPREME COURT CLARIFIES IMPOSITION OF LIQUIDATED DAMAGES IN DELAYED CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS The Judgment in the Case of Consolidated Construction Consortium Limited v. Software Technology Parks of India (CIVIL APPEAL NO. 5383 OF 2024), was delivered by a Division Bench of the Supreme Court of India, comprising Hon’ble Justice Abhay S. Oka and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan
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SUPREME COURT REITERATES LIMITS OF CRIMINAL PROSECUTION IN CONTRACTUAL DISPUTES The Judgment in the Case of Aaditya Khaitan & Ors. v. The State of Jharkhand & Ors., Criminal Appeal No. of 2025 (Special Leave Petition (Crl.) No.15413 of 2023), was delivered by a Division Bench of the Supreme Court of India, comprising Hon’ble Justice Sudhanushu
... Continue Reading.DSK Legal Advised Sapiens (UK) Limited On The Acquisition Of Coforge AdvantageGo Limited
DSK Legal advised Sapiens (UK) Limited on the acquisition of Coforge AdvantageGo Limited DSK Legal advised and assisted Sapiens (UK) Limited, an affiliate of Sapiens International Corporation (NV) (“Sapiens”), in connection with its acquisition of 100% shareholding in Coforge AdvantageGo Limited (“Target”) from Coforge UK Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Coforge Limited. As part
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HOLDING HANDS OF FEMALE STUDENTS IN COMPUTER LAB WHILE USING MOUSE CLEARLY FALL UNDER POCSO ACT: SC While taking a very grim view of a teacher holding the hands of female students, the Supreme Court in a most learned, laudable, landmark, logical and latest judgment titled X etc vs Rajesh Kumar & Ors in Criminal
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Vikram Sobti Rejoins Chandhiok & Mahajan as Head of Real Estate Practice in Delhi Chandhiok & Mahajan (C&M) has announced the return of Vikram Sobti as Head of the Real Estate Practice at its Delhi office, effective May 2025. Vikram, an alumnus of Campus Law Centre, Delhi University, brings extensive experience from both private practice
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THE CONSIDERATION CONUNDRUM; SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS NEW JURISDICTIONAL RULES IN CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT On April 29 2025, a Division Bench of the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice P.S. Narasimha and Justice Manoj Misra, delivered its judgment in Rutu Mihir Panchal &Ors. v. Union of India & Ors. (Writ Petition (C) No. 282 of 2021 and Special
... Continue Reading.Nitin Konchady Joins Ropes & Gray’s Market-Leading Finance And Credit Opportunities Practice In New York
Nitin Konchady Joins Ropes & Gray’s Market-Leading Finance and Credit Opportunities Practice in New York Ropes & Gray has announced the addition of Nitin Konchady as a partner in the firm’s finance and credit opportunities practice in New York. Konchady, a seasoned capital markets lawyer, specializes in distressed and special situations capital markets transactions and
... Continue Reading.Lawyers Share: Must-Have Legal Disclaimers for Investor Pitch Decks
When it comes to putting together a fantastic investor pitch, a well-crafted, persuasive presentation is just one piece of the puzzle. Investors need to know the facts, the risks, and the details of your business plan, so legal disclaimers are more than a nice-to-have — they’re a requirement. You might be saying to yourself, “Disclaimers? It’s all just
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