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BNSS debit freezing bank accounts analysis

Under the BNSS, Is Debit Freezing of Bank Accounts Without a Magistrate’s Order Legal?

by B.A. Sujay Prasanna*

Auction purchaser cannot claim cooperative housing society membership without clearing previous owner’s pending dues: Bombay High Court

The Court observed that modern cooperative housing societies have evolved into self-contained entities providing numerous services and amenities, making timely payment of maintenance charges essential for meeting operational expenses and statutory obligations.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

S. 66 IT Act is bailable offence; Supreme Court clarifies S. 77-B must be read to ascertain nature of offence under S. 66

The Court sets aside the order which treated Section 66 as a non-bailable offence while ignoring Section 77-B

NUSRL Ranchi National Essay Writing Competition 2026

ADR Competition Announcements Law School News

Call for Submissions | National Essay Writing Competition (First Edition) by Kautilya Society, NUSRL Ranchi, in Collaboration with the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR)

The Kautilya Society, NUSRL Ranchi, in collaboration with the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), has announced the First Edition of the National Essay Writing Competition on the theme “Governance, Democracy & Constitutional Vision — India @2047”, inviting submissions from students, practitioners, academicians, and researchers.

Law Firms News News

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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The Supreme Court Bar Association hosted a felicitation ceremony to welcome five newly appointed Judges of the Supreme Court.

FSSAI food labelling compliance India analysis

Op Eds OP. ED.

Label to Liability: How India’s Food Giants are Slipping into FSSAI Penalty Zones

by Ritu Raj*

Events & Collaborations Justice H.R. Khanna Memorial National Symposium

Legal luminaries to deliberate on ‘Judicial Independence in a Digital & Globalised World’ at the 5th Justice H. R. Khanna Memorial Symposium on August 1

The Symposium is being organised virtually in honour of Late Justice H. R. Khanna, whose unwavering commitment to constitutional morality, judicial independence and civil liberties continues to inspire generations of lawyers, judges and legal scholars.

Jobs & Internships

EBC – SCC OnLine Student Ambassadors’ Programme invites applications; Apply by July 31st

We are expanding and are pleased to invite applications for the Student Ambassadors’ Programme for the academic session 2026-27 from colleges we have not had ambassadors from. The colleges are listed below.

Book Review

A Life in Law: Book Review of Prof Amita Dhanda’s biography of Justice M.N. Rao titled M.N. Rao: The Renaissance Man of Law

by Dr Adithya Krishna Chintapanti*

Law Firms News News

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.

SAM advises Ather Energy on ₹1,300 crore QIP

Law Firms News News

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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BCI Issues Digital Ethics Guidelines: No Courtroom Reels, Client Testimonials or Legal Influencing

The Bar Council of India has issued strict Digital Ethics Guidelines for advocates, law students and interns. The rules prohibit courtroom reels,

evidentiary value of notarised documents India analysis

Op Eds OP. ED.

The Seal of Authenticity: Evidentiary Value of Notarised Documents

by Homiar Nariman Vakil*

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

Chaayos Said the Service Charge Was Voluntary but Its Own Billing Software Said Otherwise: CCPA Imposes ₹50,000 Penalty

The CCPA observed that Chaayos has a substantial consumer reach and market presence as the restaurant has more than 180+ outlets in India, and levy of service charge by default on bill has the potential to affect a large number of consumers.

Legislation Updates Rules & Regulations

Central Government announces new Merchant Shipping Rules, 2026: Prescribes Revised Limits for Maritime Claims

Shipping Ministry has notified the Merchant Shipping (Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims) Rules, 2026, prescribing revised liability limits for maritime, personal injury and passenger claims for Indian and foreign vessels operating in Indian waters.

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

Trick Question, Forced Action, Interface Interference: CCPA Identifies Three Dark Patterns on SpiceJet’s Booking Platform, Imposes ₹1 Lakh Penalty

CCPA observed that SpiceJet designed its interface in a manner that favoured enrolment into the SpiceClub Loyalty Program and subscription to promotional communications through pre-selected options, resulting in unfair trade practices, misleading representations and impairment of consumer choice and informed decision-making.