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In a case highlighting a serious lapse in the criminal justice system, the Supreme Court of India has issued a notice to the State of Madhya Pradesh for an explanation on why a rape convict remained incarcerated for over eight years, despite completing his seven-year sentence. A bench comprising Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice KV

The Supreme Court of India is set to examine the constitutional validity of Section 58 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, which grants District Collectors the authority to confiscate property involved in offenses under the Act. The case arises from a petition filed by the State of Bihar, challenging a Patna High Court

Rob Morrison Joins Davis Polk as West Coast Finance Partner Global law firm Davis Polk today announced that Rob Morrison has joined the firm as a partner in its Finance practice, based in the firm’s Northern California office. Morrison brings deep experience in leveraged finance, including the energy sector, advising agent banks, senior lenders, lead

Clifford Chance advised lenders on the financing of the Çeşmeli-Kızkalesi Motorway Project Clifford Chance has advised the lenders — T.C. Ziraat Bankası A.Ş. (as Facility Agent), Akbank T.A.Ş., Denizbank A.Ş., T. Vakıflar Bankası T.A.O. (as Security Agent), T. İş Bankası A.Ş., Yapı ve Kredi Bankası A.Ş. (including Yapı Kredi Azerbaijan CJSC), Barclays Bank PLC, and

Khaitan & Co advised Ashwin Sheth Group on title due diligence for ‘One Marina’ project Khaitan & Co advised Ashwin Sheth Group in carrying out title due diligence of the project known as ‘One Marina’ situated at Marine Lines, Mumbai, which is being developed by Valencia and Mishal Ventures Private Limited. The land on which

A cornerstone of a fair trial is the right of every party to present their case and counter the allegations made against them. The Indian law of evidence—earlier embodied in the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 and now carried forward under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023—strikes a careful balance between the burden of proof, the obligation

Khaitan & Co advised Jefferies India, IIFL Capital and Kotak Securities on secondary sale in Sai Life Sciences Khaitan & Co advised Jefferies India Private Limited, IIFL Capital Services Limited, and Kotak Securities Limited in relation to the secondary sale of equity shares held by TPG Asia VII SF Pte Ltd, an affiliate of the

The criminal justice system is founded on the bedrock principle that no person shall be convicted unless their guilt is established beyond reasonable doubt. This standard serves as a vital safeguard against wrongful convictions, reflecting the adage that it is better for ten guilty persons to escape than for one innocent to suffer. Yet, practical

Symbiosis Law School, Hyderabad, is delighted to announce the 3rd Annual Trial Advocacy Competition, 2025, allowing students to deal with an exceptionally crafted hypothetical case and showcase their argumentative skills. The event shall be held offline with an expert panel of eminent personalities judging the rounds, aiding students in gaining experience and knowledge like never

Parole is a vital humanitarian provision in criminal jurisprudence, designed to balance the needs of prison discipline with the rights of convicts to maintain familial, social, and emotional ties. It acts as a reformative tool, allowing convicts to temporarily leave prison under strict conditions for specific exigencies such as medical treatment, family illness, marriage, or