Khaitan & Co. advises Cerberus Capital affiliate and others on INR 28,600 crores investment in NCDs issued by Shapoorji Pallonji Group
This bond issuance marks the largest deal in the private credit space in India
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MSME Arbitrations and the Seat of Arbitration: A Contest between Party Autonomy and Legislative Prescription
by Milind Sharma*, Abhisaar Bairagi**, and Ausaf Ayyub***
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‘No tourism; No alcohol; No non-veg’; Inside Jharkhand HC’s decision on preserving the sanctity of Parasnath Hill
The Court ordered strict enforcement of the 2023 Office Memorandum issued by the Union of India under Section 5 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 which recognized the sanctity of Parasnath Hill and its significance for the Jain community directing a ban on tourism and other activities.
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HIGH COURT JUNE 2025 WEEKLY ROUNDUP | Stories on Transgender Parents; Shamishta Panoli’s Bail; Rahul Gandhi’s summon order; Sadhguru’s Personality Rights; and more
A quick legal roundup to cover important stories from all High Courts this week.
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Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas Welcomes Mihir Rale as Partner in Its Digital + Practice
Mihir Rale will be joining Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas as a Partner (Co-Head — Digital | TMT). He will be based in the Mumbai office.
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Law as Legacy and Service: A Conversation with Mr. Homiar N. Vakil
Interviewed by Khushi Kalyani Gautam1
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Inside Madras High Court’s decision recognising same-sex couples’ right to form a family
“Marriage is not the sole mode to found a family. The concept of “chosen family” is now well-settled and acknowledged in LGBTQIA+ jurisprudence. The Supreme Court may not have may not have legalised marriage between same sex couples; they can very well form a family”.
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Know why Patna High Court allowed the rectification of form GSTR 3B on par with the contents of GSTR- 1
“In the government, there is no system of rectification of any return once it is filed. However, petitioner had submitted application to rectify GST 3B on par with the GSTR 1 relating to certain total taxable value, total integrated tax, total CGST, total SGST.”
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Call for Papers | Edited Book on Environmental Law by Justice M. L. Pendse Chair in Environmental Law, MNLU Mumbai [Submit by 15th July 2025]
On the august occasion of the World Environment Day 2025, Justice M.L. Pendse Chair in Environmental Law at MNLU Mumbai invites papers for its upcoming edited book on environmental law, policy, and compliance.
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‘Selection done in slipshod manner’; Punjab and Haryana HC holds Haryana’s socio-economic bonus marks in civil service exams as unconstitutional
“The process adopted by the State must fall within the four corners of the ethos of the Constitution and equality clause, the writ petitions cannot be dismissed on technical grounds.”
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NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of death due to assault of an auto-rickshaw driver by Hyderabad police
The NHRC noted that if the allegation of police violence was accurate, then it raised serious concerns of human rights violations.
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2025 SCC Vol. 4 Part 5
Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 — Ss. 11, 12(5) and 18 — Unilateral appointment of sole arbitrator/curating panel of arbitrators: Unilateral appointment
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‘Punishment of juvenile in conflict with law is not the purpose of juvenile justice’; Patna HC sets aside order of conviction against juvenile under Arms Act
“The J.J. Act, 2000 is based on our belief that children are the future of the society and in case they go into conflict with law under some circumstances, they should be reformed and rehabilitated and not punished. No society can afford to punish its children”.
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Bridging Innovation with Integrity: Mr. Shahabaz Khan1 on Telecom Law, Technology Transfer, and Vigilance
Interviewed by Khushi Gandhi2
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NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of reported assault of two journalists by police in Bhind, Madhya Pradesh
The NHRC noted that if the allegation of brutal manhandling of the journalists was true, then it raised serious concerns of human rights violations.
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‘Deplorable approach adopted by Union towards its own army personnel’; Punjab and Haryana HC rejects pleas against rounding off disability element of disability pension
“Unnecessary litigation is being burdened both before the AFT as well as before this Court on account of insensitiveness and an attitude for not complying with the Supreme Court’s judgments which have attained finality.”
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Live from LIDW25 | Judicial Perspectives, Institutional Practice, and Practitioner Realities: Evolving Standards in International Arbitration
The event brings together key figures from the judiciary, arbitral institutions, and global law firms, fostering a dialogue on harmonising international arbitration practices across jurisdictions.
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ECI streamlines Tech-Driven System for Index Cards and Statistical Reports Post-Elections
ECI introduced the Index Card to promote accessibility of data at the constituency level for all stakeholders and disseminate across multiple dimensions to avoid delays in data availability and dissemination.
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