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Consent as Governance: Understanding DPDP’s Most Misread Obligation

by Rohini Jadhao*

Favouritism Allegations Against Arunachal CM: Supreme Court directs CBI to investigate

“Where a case concerns the integrity of public procurement and involves allegations of conflict of interest at the highest levels, an investigation must be not only fair but must also appear fair.”

bail denied to serving judicial officer accused of stealing

Case Briefs District Court

Bail Denied to Judicial Officer Accused of Stealing from a Judge’s Residence: Here’s What the Patiala Court Said

“The offence alleged strikes at the integrity, expected from a public servant more particularly a judicial officer.”

Law School News Others

Call for Participation | Advanced Training Programme on Arbitration and Business Disputes Resolution in the Age of AI | 3 Day Online Program

An advanced 3-day online programme on arbitration and business dispute resolution in the age of AI, covering international arbitration, ODR, and AI-driven dispute mechanisms.

Delhi Union debate on judicial appointments

Events/Webinars News

Judicial Accountability or Legislative Influence? Delhi Union holds second debate on legislative interference in judicial appointments

The Delhi Union organized a debate on legislative interference in judicial appointments at the Constitution Club, Delhi, on 5th April, 2026.

CAM Advises Peak XV Plum Acquisition Deal

Law Firms News News

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas Advises Peak XV on their acquisition of stake in Plum Benefits Private Limited

Advice is regarding its acquisition of stake in Plum Benefits Private Limited through subscription and secondary purchase of compulsorily convertible preference shares. The transaction included regulatory advisory concerning Plum Benefits and its IRDAI-registered insurance broking subsidiary.

Grace, charity, compassion must not influence public employment

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Grace, charity or compassion ought to stay at a distance in matters of public employment: Supreme Court Refuses Second Chance to Absent Candidate

The Supreme Court set aside the direction allowing an absentee to appear in the next round of recruitment process.

Experts Corner Khaitan & Co

MSME Quarterly Digest: October-December 2025

by Abhisaar Bairagi*, Milind Sharma**, Suhel Qureshi*** and Ausaf Ayyub****

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Sabarimala Hearing: Justice B.V. Nagarathna on Use of Article 17 in Menstruation-Based Exclusion

Law School News Moot Court Announcements

Government Law College Mumbai | 27th D. M. Harish Memorial GLC International Moot Court and Panel Discussion, 2026

Featuring leading legal experts and judges of the Bombay High Court, the event will explore critical issues in international law, conflict, and climate accountability.

Case Briefs District Court

“Rarest of the Rare”: Death penalty to 9 Police Officials in Sathankulam Custodial Deaths Case

The court held that the case was a clear instance of abuse of authority and fell within the category of the rarest of the rare cases.

Law Firms News News

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas acted as legal representatives on behalf of Wipro Limited

The Tribunal dismissed the petition, recognising the existence of a pre-existing dispute and upholding the relevance of the arbitration clause in the contractual arrangement.

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Inside India’s Draft Arbitration Amendment Bill: Justice Hemant Gupta and Kunal Vajani on Institutional Arbitration and Reform

Law School News Moot Court Announcements

XVII NLU Antitrust Law Moot Court Competition, 2026

National Law University, Jodhpur hosts the XVII Antitrust Law Moot Court Competition 2026, with National Law School of India University emerging as winners.

Events/Webinars News

Three keynote speakers announced for International Arbitration Day at LIDW26

Rt. Hon. Lord Neuberger of Abbotsbury, Toby Landau KC, and Karyl Nairn KC have been announced as keynote speakers for International Arbitration Day at LIDW 2026.

Law Firms News News

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised SBI on debt availed by JSW Sambalpur Steel Limited for part financing its purchase of the steel business undertaking of Bhushan Power & Steel Limited

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised State Bank of India on ₹12,000 crore term debt extended to JSW Sambalpur Steel Limited for part financing the acquisition of Bhushan Power & Steel Limited’s steel business undertaking through a slump sale on a going concern basis.

multiple life sentences to run concurrently not consecutively

Case Briefs High Courts

Life sentences must run concurrently, not consecutively: Bombay HC reiterates SC position and sets aside added 10-year term

The Court emphasised that while multiple life sentences may be imposed, they cannot run consecutively but operate simultaneously, so that remission in one does not ipso facto apply to others.