Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advises Belrise Industries Ltd. on its INR 17,000 million QIP
Jefferies India Private Limited acted as the book running lead manager on the transaction.
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Khaitan & Co. represents OpenAI, the Developers of ChatGPT, in landmark AI copyright dispute before Delhi HC
This is India’s first judicial ruling to consider the application of copyright law and the fair dealing exception under the Copyright Act 1957, in context of the training and operation of artificial intelligence systems, including large language models (LLMs).
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Dharmendra Pradhan Steps Down as Education Minister Amid Mass Student Protests; Pralhad Joshi Takes Additional Charge
Amid nationwide student protests over education-related issues, Dharmendra Pradhan has reportedly stepped down as Union Education Minister. Pralhad Joshi has been assigned additional charge of the ministry until a new minister is appointed.
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Delhi High Court appoints Anu Grover Baliga as Special Judge of Fast Track Court for Paper Leak matters, following PM’s announcement
The newly constituted court at Rouse Avenue Courts will exclusively hear offences under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024 and connected offences.
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SAM advises Underwriters on SBI Funds Management’s ₹ 11,675.29 cr IPO including pre-IPO sales of ₹ 1,879.97 cr by promoter selling shareholders
The IPO is the largest public offering in India in 2026 to date and marks a significant milestone for the Indian capital markets. The equity shares were listed on the stock exchanges on 21 July 2026.
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S&R Associates advises Amundi Group on SBI Funds Management’s IPO and Pre-IPO Secondary Sales
The aggregate proceeds to Amundi and SBI were INR 116.75 billion (approx. US$ 1.21 billion), with INR 97.95 billion (approx. US$ 1.02 billion) raised in the IPO and INR 18.80 billion (approx. US$ 195.25 million) in the pre-IPO secondary sales.
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SCAORA condemns lathi charge & tear gas against students, youth at ‘Chalo Sansad’ protest, calls upon authorities to investigate allegations of excessive force
The Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association issued a statement condemning the use of force against students and young protestors who had assembled to peacefully voice their grievances regarding public examinations.
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Government Announces Fast-Track Courts for Examination Paper Leak Cases
PM Narendra Modi has announced the establishment of fast-track courts for paper leak cases to ensure speedy trials and stringent action against those involved.
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Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. Advises Khaba Renewable Energy on ~INR 982 Crore Financing for 250 MW Solar Project in Rajasthan
The financing is undertaken to part fund the development of Khaba Renewable Energy’s 250 MW solar power project in Rajasthan and to partially refinance an existing bridge facility availed by the company.
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Expand the Scope of “Legal Practitioner,” Amend Rule 49, Boost Skill Development: Inside GCAI’s Representation to BCI on the Draft Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2026
“A Viksit Bharat requires a Viksit Legal Profession,” says GCAI in its representation to the BCI, urging recognition of General Counsels and in-house counsels as legal practitioners under the Draft Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2026.
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SCBA condemns lathi charge on students at ‘Chalo Sansad’ protest; President Vikas Singh writes to PM Modi & Home Minister Amit Shah seeking judicial enquiry
The Supreme Court Bar Association issued a resolution condemning the brutal lathi charge against students, and SCBA President Dr. Vikas Singh wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah requesting a judicial enquiry and immediate action in this regard.
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Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advises Warburg Pincus on Acquisition of Integrace, an Orthopedics and Gynecology-Focused Pharmaceuticals Company
The transaction results in a full exit for the Company’s existing shareholders, True North and Temasek, Reeba Chacko, Senior Partner; provided strategic guidance.
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Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas Advises Ather Energy on ₹1,300 Crore Qualified Institutions Placement
The issue was priced at a 2.76% premium to the floor price determined in accordance with applicable law and saw participation from marquee institutional investors, including ADIA and affiliates of mutual funds and insurance companies such as ICICI Prudential Life Insurance, HDFC Life Insurance, LIC Mutual Fund, Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund, Axis Mutual Fund and HSBC Mutual Fund, among others.
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PIL Filed in Supreme Court Seeking Standard Investigation Procedure and Time-Bound Probe for Paper Leaks; Urges Reconsideration of Selvi Ruling
PIL before the Supreme Court seeks directions to the Centre and States to formulate a uniform investigation framework for paper leak cases, ensure time-bound probes and speedy trials, confiscate proceeds of crime, and reconsider the prohibition on deception detection techniques in light of advances in forensic science and Kathi Kalu Oghad
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Publishers, Author Scott Turow File Class Action Against Google Over Gemini AI Training on Copyrighted Works
The complaint concerns Google’s alleged use of copyrighted books, journal articles and other literary works in developing and training its Gemini AI models. The plaintiffs contend that content made available through limited-use programmes and other sources was unlawfully repurposed for AI development.
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CAM acts as legal advisor for Dixon Technologies India Ltd. in relation to its proposed joint venture with Vivo Mobile
CAM acted as legal advisor for Dixon. Its role included undertaking legal due diligence on VMI, advising on structuring of the transaction, and review and negotiation of transaction documents (including joint venture agreement, shareholders agreement and asset purchase agreement).
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S&R Strengthens Capital Markets Practice with Three Key Partner Appointments
S&R Associates has announced the appointment of Reuben Chacko as a Partner in its Bengaluru office, along with the induction of Rushab Dhandokia and Aniran Ghoshal as Retained Partners in its Mumbai office, further strengthening the firm’s capital markets practice.
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Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas announces the joining of Amit Kapur as Senior Partner
Mr. Kapur has been consistently recognised as a leading Projects, Infrastructure & Energy lawyer in India and is ranked in the top tier by several independent surveys and legal directories.
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967 Judgments Analysed, 3,300+ Appeals Reviewed, First UNCITRAL Digest Update Since 2012: SCCA’s 250-Page Study Maps Saudi Arabia’s Arbitration Transformation
The Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration (SCCA) presents a comprehensive study tracing the evolution of Saudi Arabia’s arbitration landscape through an in-depth analysis of legislative reforms and judicial practice. Submitted to UNCITRAL, the study highlights Saudi Arabia’s commitment to enhancing transparency, strengthening legal certainty, and advancing arbitration in line with international standards.
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Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advises lenders on USD 730 million refinancing for ReNew Surya Roshni Pvt. Ltd’s 320 MW RTC hybrid renewable energy project
The transaction is one of the largest project financing transactions undertaken under India’s revamped External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) regime, underscoring continued foreign banks appetite for large-scale renewable energy infrastructure and innovative financing structures in the sector.
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