International Humanitarian Law (IHL), also known as the Law of Armed Conflict or Law of War, is a set of rules which seek to limit the effects of armed conflict for humanitarian reasons. It protects persons who are not or are no longer participating in hostilities and restricts the means and methods of warfare. IHL
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In a significant move to enhance legal education, foster academic exchange, and advance collaborative research, Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU), Jabalpur, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU), Shimla. This strategic academic partnership is aimed at promoting mutual growth and capacity-building through a shared vision of excellence in
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Eminent Domain and the Sovereign Power of the State: Analysing the Delhi Agricultural Marketing Board Case A Division Bench of the Supreme Court consisting of Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar passed a judgment dated 20.03.2025 in the case of Delhi Agricultural Marketing Board through its Chairman Versus Bhagwan Devi (Dead)
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Settlement of Disputes in Real Estate Transactions: A Case Analysis of Akshay Gupta & Ors. Vs ICICI & Ors. by the Hon’ble Supreme Court The Division Bench of Hon’ble Supreme Court of India comprising of Justices Vikram Nath & Sanjay Karol passed a judgment dated March 25,2025 in case of Akshay Gupta &ors. Vs ICICI
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Khaitan & Co Announces Promotion Of 30 New Partners And 20 Counsel Khaitan & Co, a leading full-service law firm, has announced the promotion of 30 new Partners and 20 Counsel, reinforcing its commitment to leadership development, professional growth, and legal excellence. Haigreve Khaitan, Senior Partner, emphasized the significance of this milestone: “Our people are
... Continue Reading.Announcing the Winners of the 2024 Shamnad Basheer Essay Competition on Intellectual Property Law!
Prof (Dr.) Shamnad Basheer 1976-2019; taken at NUJS, Kolkata circa 2009. We are very happy to announce the results of the 2024 Shamnad Basheer Essay Competition on Intellectual Property Law! The annual essay competition was earlier announced on 14 May 2024, on the occasion of Prof. Basheer’s 48th birth anniversary. It took a little longer
... Continue Reading.Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas Advised Bain Capital On Its Proposed Investment In Manappuram Finance Limited
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas Advised Bain Capital On Its Proposed Investment In Manappuram Finance Limited Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised Bain Capital on its proposed investment of approximately INR 4,385 crore in Manappuram Finance Limited (“Company”) to acquire an 18% stake on a fully diluted basis and gain control of the Company (“Proposed Transaction“). BC Asia Investments
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Khaitan & Co Advised Mobileware Technologies On Investment By Zaggle Prepaid Ocean Services Khaitan & Co advised Mobileware Technologies Private Limited (MTPL) and its promoters on the investment by Zaggle Prepaid Ocean Services Limited (Zaggle). The transaction involved subscription of securities and secondary purchase of shares, with a total investment of approximately INR 22.85 crores
... Continue Reading.RPNLU Prayagraj Launches Weekly Faculty Discussion Series
Prayagraj, 28th March 2025 – Dr. Rajendra Prasad National Law University (RPNLU), Prayagraj has taken a pioneering step toward enhancing academic dialogue with the launch of its Weekly Faculty Discussion Series. This initiative is aimed at cultivating a robust academic environment through regular interdisciplinary engagement among faculty members. First Session Highlights: A Discourse by Prof.
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