SAM advises Mubadala on Manipal Health IPO
Law Firms NewsNews

The equity shares of Manipal Health Enterprises Limited were listed on BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited on 5 August 2026.

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FSSAI Identical Flavours in Alcoholic Beverages
Legislation UpdatesNotifications

FSSAI has clarified that it does not prohibit permissible flavouring substances in alcoholic beverages, but objects to the practice of adding “rum flavour” to rum or “whisky flavour” to whisky, where such characteristics are expected to arise naturally from the manufacturing process.

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Illegal coaching centres
Case BriefsSupreme Court

The Court granted 1 final opportunity to the defaulting States, that had failed to deposit the earlier costs of ₹50,000 were granted to deposit enhanced costs of ₹1,00,000 by 5 August 2026, failing which contempt proceedings would follow.

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SCC Times NewsflashWATCH NOW

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has clarified that neither marriage nor divorce can be legally effected through a notarised agreement under Hindu

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SCC Times NewsflashWATCH NOW

The Supreme Court has passed an interim order prohibiting the editing, uploading, reposting and monetisation of recordings of judicial proceedings on social

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Justice Masih Justice Bagchi Talk to Students
Events & CollaborationsJustice H.R. Khanna Memorial National Symposium

Justice Augustine G. Masih and Justice Joymalya Bagchi shared practical insights on advocacy, constitutional law, judicial independence, AI in the judiciary, legal ethics and the transition from law school to courtroom practice.

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Adv. B. P. Apte Memorial National Moot Court Competition
Law School NewsMoot Court Announcements

Adv. Balasaheb Apte College of Law, Mumbai, is organising the 4th Annual Adv. B. P. Apte Memorial National Mock Trial, Moot Court & Judgment Writing Competition, 2026, from October 9 to 11, 2026. The national-level competition provides law students with an opportunity to develop and showcase their advocacy, courtroom presentation, moot court and judgment-writing skills.

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Section 197 CrPC Sanction
Case BriefsHigh Courts

Kerala High Court ruled that the question of prior sanction under Section 197 CrPC must be deferred when the alleged misconduct of public servants and its nexus with official duty involve disputed facts. The Court held that police officers cannot invoke statutory protection as a blanket shield against allegations of unjustified violence and allowed the complaint to proceed.

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Settlement in Disciplinary Dispute
Case BriefsSupreme Court

An Administrative-cum-Finance Officer of MAKAIAS challenged his compulsory retirement, alleging that the disciplinary proceedings were vitiated by bias on the part of the Director who acted as the disciplinary authority.

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IDIA Karnataka Law School 101 Bootcamp
Law School NewsOthers

The bootcamp will be conducted by distinguished alumni of the National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore), who will share their experience and insights from academic, professional, and research pursuits.

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Legislation Roundup July 2026
Legal RoundUpLegislation Roundup

July 2026 saw a wide range of legislative and regulatory activity, including examination integrity reforms, judicial and governance measures, social security changes, business compliance updates, and notable initiatives by Bar Council of India impacting legal education, professional conduct and the regulation of the legal profession.

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Delayed eviction appeal not condonable
Case BriefsDistrict Court

The Court observed that ignorance of law and bona fide mistake cannot be valid grounds for granting condonation of delay particularly when there is inordinate delay in filing the appeal.”

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SAM IndiaFirst Life BNP Paribas Cardif
Law Firms NewsNews

The transaction involved a unique pre-closing restructuring exercise, wherein Carmel Point India Investments Limited, a wholly owned special purpose vehicle of CPIL, underwent voluntary liquidation, followed by an in specie distribution of its assets, including its shareholding in IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company Limited, to its parent entity as a condition precedent to the proposed acquisition.

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Interim Bail to Assaulted Prisoner
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The Court directed the Jail Superintendent to preserve and produce within 1 week the CCTV footage relating to another alleged incident dated 27 June 2026 involving the appellant.

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Bankers' Books Evidence Bill
Legislation UpdatesStatutes/Bills/Ordinances

Lok Sabha has passed the Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill, 2026, replacing the colonial-era law and providing a modern framework for admissibility of electronic and digital banking records in legal proceedings.

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CAM advises Ice Make Refrigeration Ltd. on Galilei Holdings investment
Law Firms NewsNews

The Company is listed on National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. and engaged in the business of manufacturing and supplying refrigeration products and equipment. CAM also advised the Company on a joint venture with Galilei.

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Heightened Duty of Care for Passenger Elevators
Case BriefsSupreme Court

The Court held that a comprehensive maintenance contractor owes a heightened duty of care and where it is aware of a defect and fails to implement the necessary remedial measures or ensure safe operation, it is guilty of deficiency in service.

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Khelo India Scheme
Cabinet DecisionsLegislation Updates

Government has approved a revamped Khelo India Scheme and enhanced Assistance to National Sports Federations (ANSFs) with a combined outlay of ₹36,441 crore for 2026-27 to 2030-31, aiming to strengthen India’s sports ecosystem from grassroots talent identification to Olympic preparation.

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CAM advises Valmet Flow Control Oy
Law Firms NewsNews

Valmet acquired Severn Group, a well-established industrial valve company specializing in severe service flow control solutions with primary manufacturing capabilities in the USA, UK and India. CAM advised on the India leg of the transaction.

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Bar Council response criminal cases against advocates
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The Court held that while mere registration of an FIR does not attach stigma and every accused is presumed innocent, the increasing criminal cases involving practising advocates warrant institutional attention and policy consideration by the Bar Councils.

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