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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

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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

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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

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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.

Experts Corner Nomos Solutions

Hallucinations and How to Address Them in Light of the “Regulations for Use of Artificial Intelligence in Courts, 2026”

by K.P. Hemanth Kumar* and K.P. Pramodh Kumar**

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Who is an exceptional lawyer ft. Senior Advocate Pinky Anand | SideBar Tales

In this episode of SideBar Tales, Senior Advocate Pinky Anand reflects on the experiences, people, moments, and lessons that have shaped her

cricket broadcasting competition law India analysis

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Levelling the Playing Field: Antitrust Issues in Cricket Broadcasting

by Khushi Kalyani Gautam* and Ira Tiwari**

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SideBar Tales Episode 3 | Pinky Anand | Life, Law, & Lessons

In this episode of SideBar Tales, Senior Advocate Pinky Anand reflects on the experiences, people, moments, and lessons that have shaped her

Case Briefs High Courts

POCSO | Betrayed Her Trust, Destroyed Her Life, Degraded Her Very Soul: Bombay HC Upholds Life Sentence of Man Convicted of Impregnating 12-Year-Old daughter

the High Court observed that there can never be more shocking heinous crime when a father is charged for committing sexual assault on his own daughter.