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Meghalaya Honeymoon Murder Case | Supreme Court lists State of Meghalaya’s challenge to Sonam Raghuvanshi’s bail for further hearing on 9 July 2026

After the High Court upheld the grant of bail to Sonam Raghuvanshi on 29 June 2026, the State of Meghalaya approached the Supreme Court on 1 July 2026 challenging the order. The matter was first heard on 3 July 2026 and has been listed for further hearing on 9 July 2026.

Book Review

Justice Thakker’s Code of Civil Procedure: The Landmark Commentary Returns in a Fully Updated Edition

Written by: Nilufer Bhateja*

Nagaraj V Mylandla transnational issue estoppel analysis

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Paving the Way for Transnational Issue Estoppel: Decision of the Supreme Court of India in Nagaraj V. Mylandla v. PI Opportunities Fund-I

by Revanth Ashok*

bank account frozen cyber fraud unfreeze MP High Court

Case Briefs High Courts

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.

Legislation Updates Rules & Regulations

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.

Landmark Constitutional Law Judgments 2025

Experts Corner Siddharth R Gupta

Landmark Constitutional Law Judgments in 2025 by the Supreme Court of India (Part I of IV)

by Siddharth R. Gupta* and Uddaish Palya**

CAM advises Bharat Petroleum Corporation

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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**

Legislation Updates Rules & Regulations

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.

Eurasia Arbitration Week Events & Collaborations International

“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.

Cases Reported High Court Cases

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.

Law Firms News News

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.

SDM dispossession notice stay Madhya Pradesh High Court

Case Briefs High Courts

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.

CAM advises Adani Ports on Mundi Ltd. investment

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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.

DGCA Flight Duty Time Limit Rules 2024 analysis

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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**

Law Firms News News

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.

Legislation Updates Notifications

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)

investigation labs law and order maintenance police cadre

Case Briefs High Courts

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.

Experts Corner Khaitan & Co Law Firm

Russia’s Lugovoy Law Meets Indian Enforcement: Bombay High Court Draws the Line

by Sanjeev Kapoor*, Dhritiman Roy** and Sania Abbasi***