Top Legal Developments [15 – 21 June 2026] | Right to Walk Declared a Fundamental Right; Telegram Ban Upheld; Advocates’ Health Insurance; and More
A quick roundup to cover all the important legal developments and cases this week.
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President Appoints Justice Tapabrata Chakraborty as Acting Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court
The President of India has appointed Justice Tapabrata Chakraborty, Judge of the Calcutta High Court, to perform the duties of the office of the Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court under Article 223 of the Constitution, consequent upon the retirement of Chief Justice Sujoy Paul on 20 June 2026.
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Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advises Jio Platforms Ltd. on its proposed IPO
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas is advising Jio Platforms Ltd. on its proposed initial public offering, acting as legal counsel on one of India’s significant anticipated capital markets transactions.
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Reinforcing Separate Legal Personality of AN LLP — Avoiding Claims by Partners Over Assets of the LLP
by Kunal Mimani* and Shubhang Tandon**
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CAM welcomes Ankita Kumar as Partner in its Corporate Practice focusing on Aviation, Aerospace and Defence sectors
Ankita graduated from NALSAR, Hyderabad in 2008. She has been named as a ‘Notable Practitioner’ for Aviation in AsiaLaw 2025 rankings.
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Real learning begins when you step into practice: In Conversation with Mr. Himanshu Goswami
Interviewee: Himanshu Goswami1
Interviewed by Neha2
Electricity company cannot shift blame to deceased victim; absolute liability for electrocution is non-delegable: Gujarat HC upholds ₹9.4 lakh compensation
Disclaimer: This has been reported after the availability of the order of the Court and not on media reports so as to
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From Beirut to the Global Arbitration Stage | The Zeina Obeid Story
Zeina Obeid shares her insights on international arbitration, legal leadership, emerging trends, and the future of cross-border dispute resolution in an exclusive conversation with SCC Times.
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2026 SCC Vol. 5 Part 1: Key Supreme Court Cases on Arbitration, Constitution, IBC, Consumer Protection, & more
Explore the latest Supreme Court Cases in 2026 SCC Vol. 5 Part 1 on conciliation awards, recording evidence, real estate projects, and more.
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“After the algorithm: Who is liable when AI acts?”: Victoria Albrecht explores AI accountability and legal liability at Legal Tech Talk 2026
At Legal Tech Talk 2026, Ms. Victoria Albrecht examined the accountability challenges arising from autonomous AI systems, discussing questions of personhood, liability, governance, human oversight, attribution frameworks, and AI literacy in legal practice.
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Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advises Accel on follow-on investment in FirstClub’s Series B round
FirstClub engages in the business of wholesale trading including sale of goods and merchandise through both online and offline channels.
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Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. advises Prosus on Series B Investment in Equal Identity Private Ltd.
Founded by Keshav Reddy, Equal AI started as a data-sharing and identity infrastructure company before entering the business of consumer AI systems in October, 2025. The Company’s AI caller assistant solution enables users to screen spam calls, identify callers, understand call intent and perform actions on behalf of users.
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“Garbage in, garbage out” still applies: : Legal Tech Talk 2026 Panel discusses Tech Adoption and AI use in legal practice
At Legal Tech Talk 2026, Christel Aguila and Dan Hauck discussed practical approaches to technology adoption and AI in legal practice, focusing on solving client problems, selecting appropriate technology, and the role of structured information in supporting AI tools.
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Can a Murder Conviction Be Based on Confessional Statements Under S. 164 CrPC Recorded in Presence of Police Officer? Know What Gauhati HC Said
In the present case, the Gauhati High Court examined the validity of a murder conviction based primarily on confessional statements recorded under Section 164 CrPC and alleged extra-judicial confessions.
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Forensic Audit of Project Accounts Permissible During CIRP; Rajasthan RERA Holds Section 14 IBC No Bar to Regulatory Inquiry
With expenditure claimed at 75—77% of project cost against actual physical progress of only 48.13%, the Authority ordered a limited forensic audit of the Avalon Royal Park project, distinguishing the RERA audit from IBC insolvency audit provisions and holding that the two frameworks can operate harmoniously without conflict.
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Supreme Court Recognises Homemakers’ Unpaid Work; Creates ‘Loss of Domestic Care’ Compensation Head
The Supreme Court has recognised homemakers as “Nation Builders” and introduced a new compensation head, “Loss of Domestic Care”, in motor accident
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From Form to Substance: Reinterpreting Electronic Evidence under Section 138-C, Customs Act, 1962
by Rachit Jain*, Harshdeep Khurana** and Dhanur Gupta***
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CAM advises Hygenco Green Energies Private Ltd. its $105 million capital raise from IFC, Siemens and Fullerton
The Company operates as a green molecules platform engaged in the production, processing, storage, supply, transport, distribution, and sale of hydrogen and its derivatives, along with related infrastructure business models including build-own-operate structures and associated environmental attribute services.
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