Charting the Course of Dispute Resolution: Insights from Sanjeev Kumar
Interviewee: Sanjeev Kumar1
Interviewed by Tej Partap Singh Gill2 and Nupur Sanghi3
Marriage Dead for All Practical Purposes Must Be Nullified; Parties Cannot Be Compelled to Remain Married by Court Orders: SC Grants Divorce on Irretrievable Breakdown After 20 Years
The Court held that the marriage was dead for all practical purposes, warranting to be nullified under Article 142 to grant a decree of divorce.
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Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas advises Dhoot Automotive Systems on its Collaboration with Ride Vision for ADAS Solutions in India
The transaction represents a significant cross-border collaboration between India and Israel in the automotive safety technology sector. The collaboration aims to accelerate the adoption of intelligent mobility and road safety solutions in India.
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Family Law May 2026 Roundup: SC Expunges Cruelty Findings Against Dentist Wife; Courts Also Address Ardhangini Guardianship, Void Marriage Pension, Child Marriage Gaps and More
Explore the key family law developments of May 2026, featuring significant decisions of the Supreme Court and various High Courts on maintenance, matrimonial rights, residence disputes, child marriage, guardianship, divorce, succession and child custody.
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Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advises the placement agents on the QIP of ACME Solar Holdings Ltd.
ACME Solar Holdings Limited is a renewable energy company in India with a portfolio of solar, wind, battery energy storage system, hybrid and firm and dispatchable renewable energy projects.
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D&O Insurance in the Shadow of Insolvency
by Sharada A. Kalale
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Loss of Amenities Cannot be Ignored: Karnataka HC Enhances Motor Accident Compensation
Karnataka high court enhanced the compensation by ₹89,140. The Court must consider the loss of amenities, future earnings in motor accident claims especially when the accident left the petitioner disabled.
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Section 34 Limitation Commences Upon Disposal of Section 33 Proceedings by Arbitral Tribunal: Supreme Court
The Court clarified that limitation under Section 34, Arbitration Act, begins only upon disposal of proceedings formally instituted and entertained under Section 33 by the Arbitral Tribunal.
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Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas advises Aseem Infrastructure Finance on Financing for Battery Energy Storage Project in Kerala
The project is expected to support grid stability and energy management objectives while contributing to the growth of utility-scale energy storage capacity in India.
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Criminal Law May 2026: Degrading Bail Conditions; Rise in Child Marriages; Custodial Deaths; Acid Attack Law and More
The May Roundup of Criminal Law contains important rulings and judgments from the Supreme Court and High Courts on bail, criminal trials, corruption, quashment of FIRs, dowry death investigations, POCSO, and procedural safeguards.
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Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas advises Tata Capital on INR 1,250 Crore Financing to Inox Clean Energy
Inox Clean Energy Limited is part of the INOX Group’s renewable energy platform and is engaged in the development and operation of renewable energy projects across India. The financing is expected to support the group’s expansion strategy in the solar and wind energy sectors and strengthen its renewable energy portfolio.
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Rajasthan HC Upholds GST Demand Against Concessionaire; Holds Sub-Contracting Does Not Extinguish Tax Liability
“Where construction of roads was undertaken and the toll was being collected as a reciprocal arrangement under the agreement, there was no tax exemption because the collection of toll was essentially the consideration being received and amounted to annuity and in case of any ambiguity, the same was to be interpreted in favor of the revenue/state and not in favor of the assessee.”
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President Appoints 6 Additional Judges as Permanent Judges of Bombay High Court
The President of India has appointed 6 additional judges of Bombay High Court as Permanent Judges of the Bombay High Court on 6 June 2026.
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In Conversation with Vivek Sood: Mindset, Ethics and Professional Rigour
Interviewee: Vivek Sood1
Interviewed by Rea Agrawal2
From Fictional Fame to Trade Mark Protection: EU Court Clarifies Reputation and ‘Link’ Analysis in OBELIX Trade Mark Dispute
EU Court emphasized that the mere popularity of a fictional character or a comic series does not establish a trade mark’s reputation. The relevant question is whether the public perceives the mark as an indicator of the commercial origin of goods or services.
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Revisiting Motor Accident Compensation: Read Karnataka High Court’s assessment in fatal accident cases
In the present case, a motor vehicle accident involving 2 motorcycles resulted in grievous injuries to 1 appellant and the death of the other, a 30-year-old supervisor employed in a private company.
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Peak Summer Demand and Energy Security Justify Long-Term Import of Bhutan Hydro Power; UPERC Approves 511 Mw Procurement
“The project’s peak supply period is suitably aligned with the peak summer month’s demand with 4 hours of storage capacity to substantially assist UPPCL in meeting its peak hour power requirement.”
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