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Regulatory Initiatives on ESG Disclosure Requirements in India INTRODUCTION Regulatory initiatives to build the legal frameworks around environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) disclosures in India, are at a nascent stage but are not of recent origin. Various regulators have gradually introduced requirements aimed at enhancing transparency and fostering corporate responsibility. In this note, we will

The Eggshell Skull Rule, also known as the Thin Skull Rule, is a foundational principle in the law of torts that holds a defendant liable for the full extent of a plaintiff’s injuries, even if the injuries are unexpectedly severe due to a pre-existing condition or special vulnerability of the plaintiff. This doctrine enshrines the

In a landmark judgment delivered in 2025, the Supreme Court of India revisited critical aspects of judicial service rules in All India Judges Association v. Union of India & Ors. The Court addressed long-standing concerns over promotions, quota allocation, and eligibility norms for judicial officers. This judgment marks a significant evolution in judicial policy, especially

In a matter concerning a writ petition challenging the constitutionality of the 20 year time period from the date of the application, a DB has upheld the Single Judge order rejecting the writ petition. Taking a look at the DB judgement, SpicyIP intern Hruthika Addlagatta highlights the missing discussion on Section 45(3) and how the

Khaitan & Co advised Jio Credit Limited on its maiden issuance of secured, rated, listed, redeemable NCDs Khaitan & Co advised as the legal counsel to Jio Credit Limited (formerly known as Jio Finance Limited), a subsidiary of Jio Financial Services Limited, in connection with its maiden issuance of secured, rated, listed, redeemable, non-convertible debentures

India’s Concerns About Deepseek And Possible Regulatory Responses The launch of open-source large language models (“LLMs”) by Hangzhou DeepSeek Artificial Intelligence Basic Technology Research Co. Ltd. (“DeepSeek”) has been met with various regulatory responses around the world. News reports indicate that government departments of several countries are extensively reviewing and/or have already prohibited DeepSeek’s LLMs,

The Planned EU-Switzerland Treaty Package Swiss people have three instruments at their disposal with which they can exert direct influence on the political decision-making process in their country: The popular initiative, the optional referendum, and the mandatory referendum Introduction No country on earth is more democratic than Switzerland, the Uruguayan political scientist David Altman wrote.

Kirkland & Ellis advised North Hudson Resource Partners on the final closing of North Hudson Production Partners V LP with $344 million in commitments Kirkland & Ellis advised North Hudson Resource Partners LP, a Houston-based energy investment firm, on the final closing of its fifth non-operated oil and gas fund, North Hudson Production Partners V

Clifford Chance advised TPG Angelo Gordon on the financing of Capmont’s acquisition of DFH Deutsche Fertighaus Holding AG from Divaco Clifford Chance advised TPG Angelo Gordon, a diversified credit and real estate investing platform within TPG Inc. (NASDAQ: TPG), on the financing of Capmont’s acquisition of DFH Deutsche Fertighaus Holding AG from Divaco. With this

Kirkland & Ellis advised Proprium Capital Partners on the sale of a 75% stake to Legal & General Kirkland & Ellis advised Proprium Capital Partners, a privately held real estate-focused principal investing firm, on the sale of a 75% stake to Legal & General plc (L&G). As part of the transaction, L&G has committed up