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                  It is a matter of great respite that after a long spell of time, we finally see that the Allahabad High Court has cracked the whip and in a most learned, laudable, landmark, logical and latest judgment titled Sandeep Audichya vs State of UP and Others in Criminal Misc. Writ Petition No. – 1332

Khaitan & Co advised Premji Invest on follow-on investment in Weaver Services Private Limited The leading law firm in India, Khaitan & Co acted as legal advisors to Premji Invest, the existing lead investor, on its follow-on investment to co-lead the overall funding with Lightspeed in Weaver Services Private Limited, a technology-led housing finance platform

Inter-University Centre for IPR Studies (IUCIPRS), CUSAT, and Third World Network are organising the 7th edition of their workshop titled ‘Patent Opposition in the Pharmaceutical Field’ from 28 May- 1 June, 2026. Last date to apply is 31 March, 2026. Read on below for their announcement. TWN- IUCIPRS Workshop on Patent Opposition in Pharmaceutical Field

Aditya Kurian, Ex O’Melveny Counsel, Launches Accord Partners in Asia Aditya Kurian, former Counsel at O’Melveny & Myers LLP, has launched Accord Partners, marking the establishment of a new arbitration-focused practice in Asia. The firm was initiated as a solo venture on March 13, 2026, and is currently building its regional footprint. Kurian brings significant

INTRODUCTIONIn V. Ganesan v. State rep. by the Sub Inspector of Police & Anr., 2026 INSC 265, decided on 19 March 2026, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Justice Manoj Misra, delivered an important ruling on the scope of Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code.The Court held that mere

Former Velsera GC Annabelle Newman Joins Sciensus as General Counsel & Group Company Secretary Sciensus has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Annabelle Newman as General Counsel & Group Company Secretary. In her new role, Newman will lead the company’s legal, governance, and company secretarial functions, supporting the executive team and Board while

INTRODUCTIONIn Sant Rohidas Leather Industries and Charmakar Development Corporation Ltd. v. Vijaya Bank, 2026 INSC 264, decided on 19 March 2026, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Justice Manoj Misra, examined whether a corporate entity making a fixed deposit with a bank can be treated as a “consumer” under the

INTRODUCTIONIn Hamsaanandini Nanduri v. Union of India & Ors., 2026 INSC 246, decided on 19 March 2026, the Supreme Court of India, speaking through Justice J.B. Pardiwala, undertook a significant constitutional examination of maternity benefits available to adoptive mothers under the Code on Social Security, 2020.The Court was called upon to determine the validity of

Bombay High Court Slams IBC Abuse to Derail SARFAESI Auctions, Restores Rights of Auction Purchasers Introduction The Bombay High Court set aside an order of the Debts Recovery Tribunal (DRT) that had halted SARFAESI proceedings on account of an alleged moratorium under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). The Court strongly deprecated the growing misuse

Divorce is never easy. It brings emotional upheaval, logistical challenges, and mountains of paperwork. Many couples navigating family law automatically see the courtroom as the only way to resolve their disagreements. Litigation is one option, but it comes with a heavy price: financial, emotional, and relational. Mediation, on the other hand, offers a quieter, more