Indonesia’s Infrastructure and Energy Transition: Legal Challenges and Opportunities for Foreign Investors

Indonesia’s Infrastructure and Energy Transition: Legal Challenges and Opportunities for Foreign Investors This article offers a practitioner’s perspective on Indonesia’s legal framework, investment trends, dispute resolution mechanisms, and ESG considerations, highlighting how informed structuring and risk management can unlock long-term value in one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic markets. Indonesia’s infrastructure and energy transition presents

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Handwritten Tribunal Orders Incompatible with e-Courts Framework: Supreme Court

In a significant and strongly worded observation in National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Rathlavath Chandulal & Ors. (2026 INSC 146), the Supreme Court of India expressed serious concern over handwritten tribunal orders, holding them incompatible with the objectives of the national e-Courts project. The Court underscored that despite massive public investment in court digitisation since

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Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas Advised Aye Finance Limited On ₹1,010 Crore Initial Public Offering

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas Advised Aye Finance Limited on ₹1,010 Crore Initial Public Offering The leading law firm in India, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. (“SAM”) acted as domestic legal counsel to Aye Finance Limited in connection with its initial public offering of equity shares aggregating to approximately ₹1,010 crore (USD 111.42 million). The IPO comprised

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Madras High Court Prioritises Child Welfare Over Perpetrator’s Concerns in POCSO Trial

In a significant judgment reinforcing the child centric approach mandated under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO), the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court upheld the conviction of an accused in Bhagavathiraj v. State represented by the Inspector of Police, All Women Police Station, Theni (Crl.A.(MD) No.120 of 2025), a

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Can Condonation of Delay Be Claimed as a Matter of Right?

Limitation law occupies a unique position in the administration of justice. While substantive rights define the scope of legal entitlements, limitation statutes determine the time within which such rights must be asserted. The doctrine of limitation is rooted in public policy; it seeks to ensure finality in litigation, prevent stale claims, and promote diligence among

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Role of Internships in Legal Education

Legal education has never been confined to classrooms, textbooks, or examinations alone. While doctrinal learning provides the conceptual foundation of law, the true understanding of the legal profession emerges only when theory is tested against practice. In this context, internships play a pivotal role in shaping competent, ethical, and practice-ready legal professionals. They bridge the

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AZB & Partners Advised Welspun Group And Consortium Partner On Acquisition Of Rolta India Limited

AZB & Partners advised Welspun Group and consortium partner on acquisition of Rolta India Limited The leading law firm in India, AZB & Partners acted as legal counsel to the Welspun Group and its consortium partner in connection with their acquisition of Rolta India Limited (“Rolta”). The acquisition was completed under Rolta’s corporate insolvency resolution

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Mohit Kapoor, Former Executive Vice President & Head Legal At SBI Card, Joins DBS Bank As Executive Director & Head Legal

Mohit Kapoor, Former Executive Vice President & Head Legal at SBI Card, Joins DBS Bank as Executive Director & Head Legal DBS Bank has announced the appointment of Mohit Kapoor as Executive Director & Head Legal. Kapoor, a dual-qualified attorney (India and England & Wales), brings over two decades of experience in corporate and commercial

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