Live | First edition of Delhi Arbitration Weekend 2023 [16-19 February, 2023]
DAW-2023 : Unlearn, relearn and reflect better over emerging challenges, trends and traditions in the sphere of domestic and international arbitration
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“In India, the Arbitration movement has to grow, and people must have faith to participate in this movement”: Former CJI NV Ramana
At a symposium on ‘Issues Arising out of Construction Contracts: Advocacy & Evidence’ organized by Saraf & Partners Law Offices and the Society of Construction Law, India, Former CJI N.V. Ramana discussed various challenges while adjudicating disputes arising from construction contracts.
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Justice Sonia G. Gokani takes oath as First Woman Chief Justice of Gujarat High Court
In a historic moment for Gujarat High Court, today Justice Sonia G. Gokani took oath as the High Court’s First Woman Chief Justice. The Supreme Court Collegium recommended as her name for the post stating that her elevation will bring a sense of inclusion and facilitate representation.
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Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas advises Core Infrastructure India Fund and Global Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Fund on sale of their stake in SolarArise India Projects to Thomas Lloyd Energy Impact Trust Plc.
14 February 2023| New Delhi: : Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. advised Core Infrastructure India Fund Pte Limited (a fund of the
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President gives nod to Justice Rajesh Bindal & Justice Aravind Kumar’s elevation; Supreme Court achieves sanctioned strength of 34 Judges
Chief Justices of the High Courts of Allahabad and Gujarat have been elevated thereby paving the way for the Supreme Court to achieve its sanctioned strength of 34 Judges
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Khaitan & Co. advises Eris Group on its acquisition of a part of the dermatology portfolio of Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited
DEAL DETAILS Eris Lifesciences Limited | Brand agreement and supply of agreement between Eris Lifesciences Limited and Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited NO HEADINGS
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“Supreme Court cannot be immune to globalisation. Since the nature of challenge is global, our response cannot afford to be local”: Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul
Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul stated that the Supreme Court is under intense scrutiny on a daily basis while emphasizing that functioning of the Apex court was always influenced by the dynamics of contemporary political forces, dominant economic realities and landmark social events.
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“The World is facing a ‘Perfect Long Storm’, ‘Truth Decay’ has been finding its way into Courtrooms”: Singapore’s CJ Sundaresh Menon
The phenomenon of ‘Truth Decay’, i.e., the proliferation of misinformation and devaluation of truth, would spread into court proceedings and attack the justice system by, inter alia, diminishing the legitimacy of judgments and judges, and eroding public confidence in the institution, says Chief Justice Menon
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“Need to adopt innovative and technological solutions with the ever changing, dynamic World”: CJI Chandrachud
Justice Chandrachud referred to the recent 2023 budget and stated that Government of India had announced a provision of 7000 crores for Phase III of E-Courts project which would enhance the accessibility of the judicial institutions and improve the efficiency of the justice delivery system in India. He also informed that the Supreme Court heard 3.37 lakhs cases through VC during the Covid period.
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Allahabad High Court gets 6 new Additional Judges
The President has appointed following as the Additional Judges of Allahabad High Court in that order of seniority for a period of
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Madras High Court gets 5 new Additional Judges
The President has appointed following as the Additional Judges of Madras High Court in that order of seniority, for a period of
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Karnataka High Court gets 2 new Additional Judges
The President has appointed the following as the Additional Judges of Karnataka High Court in that order of seniority for a period
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Know Thy Judge| 5 Judges who have received President’s nod for appointment as Supreme Court Judges
With the Govt. of India notifying the appointment of the Judges, read more about the new appointees and what it means for Supreme Court’s Judges’ strength.
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Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas advises Hapag-Lloyd in acquisition of a 40% stake in JM Baxi Ports and Logistics Limited
03 February 2023 | New Delhi: Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. advised Hapag-Lloyd group, which is a German leading global liner shipping
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Explained| Eknath Shinde versus Uddhav Thackeray: Why is Shinde’s appointment as the Maharasthra CM under challenge before Supreme Court?
The petitioner contended that Eknath Shinde’s appointment as the CM violates Article 164(1-B) of the Constitution and that the provisions for prevention of defection serves no purpose, as defectors were being rewarded for committing the constitutional sin of defection. The matter will next be heard on 14.02.2023.
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WhatsApp v Right to Privacy: Supreme Court directs WhatsApp to publicize its May 2021 undertaking; to hear petition in April 2023
Supreme Court took note of an undertaking given to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India, on 22-05-2021, WhatsApp had given the undertaking its users in India who have not yet accepted the 2021 privacy policy would not face any disruptions in using the application. It also directed WhatsApp to abide by the undertaking till next date of hearing.
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Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas | Webinar on Shareholder disputes in India : New challenges and strategies [February 08, 2023]
The Singapore Court of Appeal’s recent landmark judgment in Anupam Mittal v. Westbridge Ventures II Investment Holdings has been making waves for
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Union Budget 2023-24 Highlights: What’s in bag for middle-class?
On 1-02-2023, the Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman announced the Union Budget 2023. The budget is particularly focused upon inclusive development, especially
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Supreme Court Collegium recommends two more names for appointment as SC Judges, against the two remaining vacancies
The Collegium recommends two more names of Justice Rajesh Bindal, Chief Justice, Allahabad High Court and Justice Aravind Kumar, Chief Justice, Gujarat
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LKS | Webinar on Budget 2023: A Deep Dive into the Tax Proposals [2 February 2023 at 3:00 PM]
Budget 2023 – A Deep Dive into the Tax Proposals 2 February 2023 (Thursday) | 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM The Hon’ble
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