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The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS), a landmark legislation that replaces the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC), introduces new definitions, restructures offences, and aligns criminal law with contemporary Indian realities. Among the numerous property-related offences, theft and extortion remain foundational crimes affecting both individual rights and public order. This article explores the statutory framework governing

In the matter of Kamal Dev Prasad v. Mahesh Forge (2025), the Supreme Court of India adjudicated a crucial issue regarding the quantification of compensation for a workplace injury under the Employees’ Compensation Act, 1923 (formerly Workmen’s Compensation Act). The Court reconsidered the statutory disability percentage prescribed in the Schedule to the Act and evaluated

Ola Retrieves Top Spot In Electric Two-Wheeler Sales In April The company has been under scrutiny from the Ministry of Heavy Industries over discrepancies in its February sales Bengaluru-based Ola Electric has reclaimed the top spot in electric two-wheeler (E2W) sales in April. In March, it had slipped behind Bajaj Auto and TVS Motor. The

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited on the acquisition of 100% stake in Abbot Point Port Holdings Pte. Ltd. from Carmichael Rail and Port Singapore Holdings Pte. Ltd. Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (“Company”) on its acquisition of 100% shareholding in Abbot Point Port

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised BofA Securities India Limited on the sale of equity shares of Tata Technologies by TPG Rise Climate SF Pte. Ltd. Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised as the Indian legal counsel to BofA Securities India Limited (the “Placement Agent”) in connection with the sale of equity shares of Tata Technologies Limited (the “Company”)

Costa Coffee CEO Philippe Schaillee: ‘India Among Top 10 Priority Markets’ The brand recently opened its 150th store in New Delhi British coffee chain brand Costa Coffee has acknowledged India among its top 10 priority markets. It intends to add 40-50 more speciality coffee stores annually. A subsidiary of the Coca-Cola company, Costa Coffee made

Following the recommendation of the outgoing Chief Justice of India, Justice Sanjiv Khanna, President Droupadi Murmu has appointed Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai as the 52nd Chief Justice of India, with effect from May 14, 2025. Justice Gavai will hold the top judicial post until his retirement on November 23, 2025. Justice Gavai’s appointment is historic—he

The principle of taxation under the Income Tax Act, 1961 is that every person is liable to pay tax on the income earned by them. However, there are certain circumstances under which another person’s income is included in the assessee’s total income. These provisions, referred to as “Clubbing of Income,” are primarily anti-avoidance measures introduced

Welcome to the Legal Bites Monthly Legal Updates for April 2025! This edition offers a comprehensive overview of April 2025’s most impactful legal, national, and global events, highlighting developments that shaped public policy, judicial interpretation, and international relations. Stay informed and up-to-date with the most significant legal changes of the month. April 2025: Key Legal,

DMD Advocates Advised Supreme Group on Acquisition of Full Ownership of Thai Operations DMD Advocates represented Supreme Group in acquiring full ownership of Supreme Feltol (Thailand) Company Limited, following the acquisition of shareholding from local Thai shareholders. Supreme Group, a global leader in auto components, advanced material technologies, and engineered product solutions, announced the successful