INTRODUCTION: The Hon’ble Supreme Court, on 15.07.2025, delivered a thoughtful and empathetic Judgment. The Bench comprising of Justice P.S Narasimha and Justice Joymalya Bagchi, in the case of Vijay Kumar v. Central Bank of India & Ors (2025 INSC 848) reiterated the principle that pension is not a matter of discretion, but a protected right
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BRIEF FACTS In its recent decision in Asian Paints Ltd. v. Ram Babu & Anr. (SLP (Criminal) No. 9888 of 2024, decided on 14 July 2025), the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah and Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra, unequivocally held that a “victim” under the proviso to Section 372 of the Criminal Procedure
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BRIEF FACTS The Supreme Court, in the case of Gurdial Singh (Dead Through LR) Vs Jagir Kaur (Dear through LR) (Civil Appeal No. 3509-3510 of 2010) (Decided on 17.07.2025) (Decided by Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Joymalya Baghchi) recently dealt with a dispute involving the validity of a Will executed by one Maya Singh. The
... Continue Reading.Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas Advised Transvolt Mobility On US$ 50 Million Financing Round
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised Transvolt Mobility on US$ 50 million financing round Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised Transvolt Mobility Private Limited (“Transvolt”) on its US$ 50 million financing round. Transvolt is an early-stage, OEM-agnostic Electric Vehicle (EV) platform that owns, operates, and maintains electric vehicles through group entities, providing electric bus fleet mobility, electric transport and
... Continue Reading.SEBI Fines Rs.11 Lakh On Broking Firm Prabhudas Lilladher For Violating Norms
SEBI Fines Rs.11 Lakh On Broking Firm Prabhudas Lilladher For Violating Norms The penalty was slapped under the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has imposed Rs.11 lakh on financial services firm, Prabhudas Lilladher Pvt Ltd, noting that it violated several regulatory provisions, including misuse of client funds and
... Continue Reading.Kshitish Raj Joins Hitachi Energy As Lead Counsel – Grid Integration India
Kshitish Raj Joins Hitachi Energy as Lead Counsel – Grid Integration India Kshitish Raj has started a new position as Lead Counsel Grid Integration India at Hitachi Energy. Raj brings with him over 17 years of extensive experience as a legal counsel and compliance professional across leading global companies. Since March 2019, he served as
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Introduction: The case of Agriboard International LLC vs Deputy Controller of Patents and Designs, decided by the Delhi High Court on March 31, 2022, stands as a landmark in Indian patent law, highlighting the critical need for reasoned and transparent decision-making in the adjudication of patent applications. This appeal, filed under Section 117A of the
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[Dhwanil Tandon is a 5th year B.A.LL.B. student at Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar] The Reserve Bank of India (“RBI”) on May 8, 2025 issued its updated Digital Lending Directions (“2025 Directions”), significantly reforming and building upon its 2022 guidelines. In recent years, digital lending has proliferated across regulated and unregulated segments alike, driven by platform-based models, app-based credit
... Continue Reading.Rape Case Can Be Quashed Based On Settlement Between Parties In Exceptional Circumstances: SC
It would be extremely relevant to note that in a significant move with far reaching implications, the Supreme Court in a most learned, laudable, landmark, logical and latest judgment titled Madhukar & Ors vs The State of Maharashtra & Anr in Criminal Appeal (Arising out of SLP(Crl.)No. 7212 of 2025) and cited
... Continue Reading.Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Advised lenders On 300 MW / 600 MWh Wellington Battery Energy Storage System In NSW
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advised lenders on 300 MW / 600 MWh Wellington Battery Energy Storage System in NSW Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (HSF Kramer) advised a syndicate of lenders on the project financing of AMPYR Australia’s 300 MW / 600 MWh Wellington Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to be developed in Wellington, New South
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