“AIFC Court and IAC is our shortcut to the rule of law”: Panel on arbitration, legal traditions and institutional development at IAC Eurasia Arbitration Week 2026
At the International Arbitration Centre Eurasia Arbitration Week 2026 in Astana, Kazakhstan, speakers examined the role of courts and arbitral institutions, the interaction between different legal traditions, settlement and mediation in arbitration, and the future development of arbitration in Eurasia.
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Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas acts as legal counsel to GREW Energy Private Limited
The judgment reinforces that Government procurers must adhere strictly to prescribed contractual remedies and procedural safeguards before imposing commercially significant consequences such as debarment or risk-purchase liability on suppliers.
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NLU Jodhpur and USIEF to Host International Symposium on Comparative Legislative Governance
National Law University Jodhpur and the United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) announce an International Symposium on comparative legislative governance, inviting research synopses on the legislative processes of the United States Congress and the Indian Parliament.
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Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised on the initial public offering of equity shares of Turtlemint Fintech Solutions Ltd.
Turtlemint is a tech-enabled insurance distribution platform that connects customers, insurance advisors and insurers, offering retail insurance products and other financial products on its platform.
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CCI approves 100% acquisition of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s parent company
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of 100% shareholding of Royal Challengers Sports Private Limited, the parent company of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, by a consortium comprising entities of the Aditya Birla Group, Times Group, ICONIQ Group, Blackstone-backed funds and other investors.
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Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. Secures Significant Win for Vedanta Ltd : Delhi HC Allows Enforcement of Two Foreign Arbitral Awards
The judgment reinforces the finality of foreign arbitral awards in India and provides greater certainty for investors and commercial parties, particularly in sectors such as energy, infrastructure and natural resources, by limiting enforcement-stage challenges based on public policy grounds.
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A decade of the IBC, 239 insolvency professionals, and a blueprint for the next ten years: IICA national conference charts India’s restructuring future
Commemorating a decade of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs hosted a national conference on India’s restructuring ecosystem alongside the PGIP 6th Batch Convocation. The event featured discussions on cross-border insolvency, distressed assets, early-stage resolution, and the future of India’s insolvency framework.
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Whether Promise of Marriage by a Married Man Can Prima Facie Constitute an Offence Under Section 69 BNS? Kerala HC Examines
In the present case, an alleged promise of marriage made was by a man who was already married. The Court examined whether such a promise could amount to “deceitful means” and the applicability of the bar contained under Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989.
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How to Register on SCC Online Advocates’ Directory
A verified professional profile can make it easier for clients, peers, and researchers to find accurate information about an advocate’s practice
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Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas acts as lender’s legal counsel to International Finance Corporation
The transaction team was involved in structuring, documentation, negotiations and providing advice on all relevant Indian legal matters in relation to the transaction. The transaction structure was unique as the financing was provided outside of the ECB framework.
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Homebuyers’ Conundrum = Damned If You Do; Damned If You Don’t
by Akaant K. Mittal* and Bhavana Garg**
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IVYAP & TAET Host International Arbitration Careers Panel
India Very Young Arbitration Practitioners (IVYAP) and The Arbitration Event Tracker (TAET), with SCC Times as Media Partner, hosted a virtual panel discussion on building careers at international arbitral institutions, featuring practitioners from the ICC, PCA, SIAC, and AIAC.
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Government Extends Deadline for Filing Appeals Before GST Appellate Tribunal to 31 July 2026
The Government has extended the last date for filing appeals before the GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) from 30 June 2026 to 31 July 2026, citing technical difficulties arising from a surge in filings on the GSTAT portal.
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Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas acts as transaction counsel for merger by absorption of REC Ltd. into Power Finance Corporation Ltd.
The Proposed Merger shall create a financing entity with an aggregate loan book of over INR 11 lakh crore, and the combined entity is valued at approx. INR 2.42 lakh crores. The deal involved extensive discussions with the Ministries and other governmental authorities for finalisation of the scheme and overall structuring of the Proposed Merger.
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“Lakes are not mere water bodies but living heritage”: Rajasthan HC takes suo motu cognizance of encroachments and decay threatening Udaipur’s lakes, orders status quo
Citing newspaper reports on unresolved boundary disputes over Rupsagar Talab, recurring structural failures in Madar Canal, and unchecked development near Fatehsagar Lake, the Court invoked Article 21’s right to a clean environment and the Public Trust Doctrine to direct that no further encroachment, construction or pollution be permitted in any of Udaipur’s lakes pending a coordinated status report from eleven state authorities.
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Justice does not mean “whatever I want and howsoever I put it”: Bombay High Court denies relief to MNLU student with less than 75 per cent attendance
The Bombay High Court dismissed a review petition filed by a law student barred from appearing in semester examinations due to less than 75 per cent attendance, holding that the application merely sought to reargue issues already decided and failed to satisfy the requirements for review under Order XLVII CPC.
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