Cyber Cell cannot freeze bank account without informing Magistrate: MP High Court directs unfreezing; Disputed Amount to be kept in Fixed Deposits pending Magistrate’s Order
The Court directed that the petitioner’s bank account be unfrozen, which had been frozen on suspicion of cyber fraud and that the disputed amount be kept in separate fixed deposits, to be liquidated only upon the decision of the Judicial Magistrate in the matter relating to the alleged cybercrime or cyber fraud.
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Drugs (Prices Control) Amendment Order, 2026: Key Changes in Drug Pricing, Price Revision, New Drug Launch and Compliance
The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has notified the Drugs (Prices Control) Amendment Order, 2026, introducing changes relating to drug pricing, overcharging, launch of new drugs, price revision and record maintenance under the Drugs (Prices Control) Order, 2013.
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Landmark Constitutional Law Judgments in 2025 by the Supreme Court of India (Part I of IV)
by Siddharth R. Gupta* and Uddaish Palya**
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Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advises Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. on a proposed joint venture with Shell BV and Tiki Tar Industries (Baroda) Ltd.
BPCL will subscribe to shares of the JV Co and will hold a 40% stake on completion of the transaction.
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Battle of Statutes: PMLA-Income Tax-Benami-IBC-SARFAESI Part 1 of 4 — When PMLA Meets the IBC May 2026
by Namisha Jain* and Rahul Yadav**
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Employees’ Pension Scheme, 2026: Key Changes in Pension Benefits, Family Pension, Withdrawal Benefits and Employer Compliance
The Ministry of Labour and Employment has notified the Employees’ Pension Scheme, 2026, superseding the Employees’ Pension Scheme, 1995 and Employees’ Family Pension Scheme, 1971, while preserving accrued rights and ongoing pension payments under the earlier schemes.
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“Trust, but verify”: Experts discusses AI governance, ethics and accountability at IAC Eurasia Arbitration Week 2026
The panel examined the evolving role of artificial intelligence in arbitration, discussing its practical applications, ethical boundaries and the principles that should guide its responsible use.
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Cases Reported in HCC | Latest High Court Cases on Service and Labour Laws
Explore the latest Cases reported in SCC’s High Court Cases (HCC) shaping Service and Labour Laws which covers pension recovery, withholding of pension, abandonment of service, pay fixation, employees’ compensation, voluntary retirement, recruitment of persons with disabilities.
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Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advises on qualified institutions placement of Sterlite Technologies Ltd.
The proceeds of the QIP are proposed to be utilized towards re-payment and /or prepayment of certain outstanding borrowings of the Company and certain of its subsidiaries, and general corporate purposes.
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Madhya Pradesh High Court stays SDM notice directing dispossession of petitioners’ houses in cattle slaughter case
The Madhya Pradesh High Court gives interim relief to petitioners accused of cattle slaughtering, by staying the operation and effect of the administrative notice issued to dispossess the petitioners of their houses.
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CAM advises Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. on investment by Mundi Ltd., a subsidiary of Terminal Investment Ltd.
CAM advised Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. on the strategic investment by Mundi Ltd., a subsidiary of Terminal Investment Ltd., in a significant infrastructure transaction.
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Can a Regulator Be Held Liable for the Consequences of Implementing a Safety Regulation?
by Rahul M. Shankhar* and V. Soorya Shrinivas**
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CAM acts as Issuer’s Indian law counsel in relation to issue of foreign currency denominated bonds of USD 800 million raised by Axis Bank
The issuance comprises two tranches: (i) USD 500 million of 6.875% Additional Tier 1 capital notes perpetual in nature; and (ii) USD 300 million of 5.348% senior unsecured fixed-rate notes. The bonds are listed on the Global Securities Market of India International Exchange (IFSC) Limited; and the Debt Securities Market of NSE IFSC Limited.
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Employees’ Deposit-Linked Insurance Scheme, 2026: Key Changes in Assurance Benefits, Claim Settlement, and Employer Compliance
The Ministry of Labour and Employment has notified the Employees’ Deposit-Linked Insurance (EDLI) Scheme, 2026, replacing the Employees’ Deposit-Linked Insurance Scheme, 1976 and strengthening the statutory deposit-linked insurance framework for employees covered under the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF)
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Investigating officer cannot do two jobs at once: Rajasthan HC directs separate police wings for investigation and law & order, establishment of investigation labs and increase in cadre strength
Perusing the recommendations made by the committee for two separate wings of police for investigation and law and order maintenance, the Court issued directions to increase the police cadre strength and establish well-equipped investigation labs in the state of Rajasthan for fair and expeditious investigation as delay violates the right to fair investigation and speedy trial.
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SAM advises Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Ltd. on Strategic Joint Venture with Analog to Deploy Physical Intelligence Technology in India
The joint venture combines MEIL’s expertise in large-scale infrastructure execution with Analog’s intelligent sensing and infrastructure optimisation capabilities.
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Russia’s Lugovoy Law Meets Indian Enforcement: Bombay High Court Draws the Line
by Sanjeev Kapoor*, Dhritiman Roy** and Sania Abbasi***
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CAM advises Kotak Mahindra Bank on proposed acquisition of Private Banking and Wealth Management Business of Deutsche Bank AG in India
The Business Transfer Agreement was signed on June 30, 2026. Closing of the sale is subject to completion of the conditions set out under the Business Transfer Agreement.
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Are Workplace WhatsApp Messages Defamatory? Uganda HC Explains Qualified Privilege
Uganda High Court in Nicholas Jjengo v. James Abola held that unverified and sensational allegations shared in a workplace WhatsApp group can
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