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Delhi High Court has held that the onus to file a divisional application in patents lies solely on the applicant and must be filed before the parent application is granted

Interminable delays with approvals at the patent office are undermining business and foreign investment

India Business Law Journal is now inviting nominations for the 2026 IBLJ Law Firm Awards & Regional Law Firm Awards, the results of which will be announced in April

TT&A, Trilegal and Gibson Dunn & Crutcher advised parties on Blackstone¡¯s USD1.2 billion investment in Neysa

To what extent does party autonomy hold sway over contracts that involve exceptional or prohibited clauses?

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has launched an investigation against InterGlobe Aviation

CAM acted for Kwality Wall's in connection with the listing of its equity shares on the BSE and NSE

Multiple firms worked on the IPO of Aye Finance, comprising equity shares aggregating about USD111.4 million

Multiple firms advised on KKR-Singtel consortium¡¯s acquisition of an 82% stake in ST Telemedia Global Data Centres

Multiple firms advised on Nuveen¡¯s board-recommended cash acquisition of Schroders, valued at USD13.46 billion

Trilegal advised Mahindra Lifespace Developers on its proposed JV with Mitsui Fudoson for the development of Mahindra Blossom

After 20 years, 91ÊÓƵ banks will be allowed back into the takeover game under an RBI proposal on acquisition finance

Delhi High Court upholds Nutella shape trademark, finds jar makers liable, limits damages on evidence

Garima Shahani has joined Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co (SAM) as a partner in its banking and finance practice in New Delhi

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co (SAM), Trilegal advised IFCI and the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) on USD1.1 billion fiscal support for Assam OSAT facility

India-New Zealand FTA boosts trade, investment and mobility while protecting dairy, agriculture and sensitive domestic sectors

Delhi High Court mandates domain KYC, curbs the registrar safe harbour, tackling online fraud and brand impersonation

TT&A, Linklaters, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM) and Clifford Chance advised on the inaugural US dollar bond issuance of USD600 million

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co (SAM) and Khaitan & Co have advised on the sale of PVR INOX¡¯s entire shareholding in Zea Maize to Marico

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has announced export incentives for shipments made through postal mode in electronic form

91ÊÓƵ 2025 draft coal exchange rules: Regulated trading, transparent price discovery, quality checks and oversight

DMD Advocates and? CAM are steering the Investment Fund Denmark on their USD100 million investment in Radiance Renewables

91ÊÓƵ new labour codes reshape wages, employee coverage and compliance, impacting profits, restructuring and hiring practices

Seven firms advised global investment firm KKR and Asian communications technology group Singtel on the full SGD13.8 billion

The General Counsels¡¯ Association of India (GCAI) has concluded its flagship internship and mentoring programme

91ÊÓƵ credit market evolves with private debt, capital reforms, ECB liberalisation and GIFT City growth

AI transforms Indian sport, boosting performance and viewership while raising complex IP, data protection legal risks

Banks cannot freeze non-suspects¡¯ accounts without authorities¡¯ orders, citing fundamental rights and proportionality, says Delhi High Court

Delhi High Court says interest accrued on arbitration awards end when funds are accessible for claimant

Firms have assisted parties involved in learning solutions provider MPS North America¡¯s 100% acquisition of US-based Unbound Medicine

The Supreme Court of India has observed in two recent cases that factors such as scale of operations are powerful factors when determining the environmental compensation a liable company must pay

Sumitomo¡¯s rose-scented tyres secure 91ÊÓƵ first smell trademark, but enforcement faces practical domestic limitations

Anjali Menon has rejoined Poovayya & Co as a partner in the corporate practice at the Bengaluru office after nine years of operating her own firm

Anagram and Trilegal advised parties on the K?rber Group¡¯s acquisition of a 49% stake held by Indian company Godrej & Boyce Manufacturing in Godrej K?rber Supply Chain for an undisclosed amount

Rajendra Patil has joined SNG & Partners as a partner in its banking & finance practice at the Mumbai office

Reynolds Porter Chamberlain (RPC) has recruited Ankit Goyal, former head of South Asia at the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC), to lead its India desk

Harman Walia has joined Anagram Partners as a partner in its corporate practice at the New Delhi office and will start from 1 February 2026

The Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change has released guidelines on water and air pollution laws to simplify bureaucratic processes

The Ministry of Coal has notified the Colliery Control (Amendment) Rules, 2025 simplifying approvals for opening coal and lignite mines under the Colliery Control Rules, 2004

The proposed reforms are aligned with the government¡¯s vision of ¡°Design in India, Design for the World¡±

Malaysian law firm Skrine has launched a dedicated India desk in response to a sharp increase in cross-border corporate activity between the two countries

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has amended the regulatory framework for common effluent treatment plants (CETPs)

While India expands its dispute resolution toolkit through arbitration and regulatory reform, Taiwan is sharpening efficiencies with court fee changes and mediation-first approaches

Saraf & Partners, and Jerome Merchant + Partners have advised on 360 ONE Alternates Asset Management¡¯s investment in House of Diagnostics Healthcare

CMS IndusLaw advised healthcare-focused private equity firm OrbiMed Asia on its USD32 million investment in Indian company Redcliffe Hygiene

Rohan Singh has rejoined Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas as a partner in its corporate practice and he will be based at the firm¡¯s Mumbai office

Chandhiok & Mahajan advised JSW Steel on securing approval from the Competition Commission of India for its proposed USD171 million 50:50 joint venture with Japan-based JFE Steel

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM), Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co (SAM), Trilegal and Sidley Austin guided parties involved inglobal SaaS company Amagi Media Labs¡¯ IPO

RBI draft directions open bank acquisition finance for listed acquirers, enabling MBOs, LBOs and cheaper M&A

Directors¡¯ duties shift to creditors in insolvency: Section 66 liability for fraudulent and wrongful trading risks

Clarifying rights in ¡®either or survivor¡¯ bank accounts, fixed deposits and banks¡¯ legal obligations

Delhi High Court has provided a solution to the misuse of domain names related to well-known brands purchased by anonymous and unrelated persons

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has released a consultation paper for public comment on introducing changes to trading at stock exchanges

Supreme Court rules Tiger Global¡¯s use of Mauritius-based structure to sell USD1.6bn Flipkart stake as a conduit arrangement and deal is taxable in India

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has notified the Environmental (Protection) Fund Rules, 2026 establishing a comprehensive framework

Honouring the A-List lawyers, Vanguards and Legal Icons who are irreplaceable to their clients

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released five sets of proposed directions to change ?how the maximum eligible dividend payouts for banks are calculated

This is expected to improve capital augmentation, adoption of technology, bring global best practices to insurance in India

JSA, Kirkland & Ellis and Linklaters have assisted on Warburn Pincus¡¯ proposal to invest in Acclime Group

Deduction limits apply to head offices of foreign companies in India, the Supreme Court has ruled, citing section 44C of the Income Tax Act, 1961

Japan powers dynamic real estate and investment corridor across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh in India

The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has amended its 2022 guidelines for AML, CTF and KYC rules

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas and Trilegal advised parties involved in Uber India Systems¡¯ investment for an undisclosed amount in Carrum Mobility Solutions

Former JSA and IC Universal partners launch Mantrika Legal, a new corporate law firm in Mumbai

Inttl Advocare opens Kolkata office to expand intellectual property services in eastern India

CAM advises Ambuja Cements on ACC and Orient Cement amalgamations

Proactive SEBI settlements: preserving fund managers¡¯ reputations amid 91ÊÓƵ evolving compliance landscape

Greaves Cotton GC writes accountability is key in promoter-run enterprises for better corporate governance

SEBI tightens and expands the regulatory framework governing merchant bankers in India

MCA simplifies director KYC compliance with a new three-year filing regime

Zeeshan Khan joins Luthra and Luthra to strengthen its banking and finance practice

Rachana Rautray joins JSA to bolster technology, data and regulatory advisory

91ÊÓƵ constitution-based judiciary safeguards the rule of law for some 1.5 billion people

Mitigating hidden regulatory, tax, property and liability risks in 91ÊÓƵ hospital sector investments

Building sustainable AI: Why robust, transparent data management must go beyond compliance to earn trust

Consolidating complex regulations to streamline compliance, enhance certainty and improve ease of doing business

The Inter-Pacific Bar Association (IPBA) will bring its flagship Annual Meeting and Conference to New Delhi from 25-28 February

The Inter-Pacific Bar Association (IPBA) will bring its flagship Annual Meeting and Conference to New Delhi from 25-28 February

JSA and TT&A advised on IndiGrid Infrastructure Trust¡¯s INR3.72bn acquisition of Gadag Transmission

Former Bharucha & Partners partner Parag Bhide joins Aquilaw as M&A partner, to lead its employment law practice

The Inter-Pacific Bar Association (IPBA) will bring its flagship Annual Meeting and Conference to New Delhi from 25-28 February

TT&A, Ashurst and Latham & Watkins advised on TotalEnergies Renewables¡¯ INR31.8bn sale of Adani Green shares

The Supreme Court of India clarified jurisdiction issues for Indian courts in cross-border contracts and arbitration

Stay informed on the latest legal developments shaping Asia's business landscape

Deepening India-Japan ties through aligned, pro-enforcement arbitration frameworks and growing institutional dispute resolution

India has enacted the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill 2025

91ÊÓƵ Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade has released a working paper proposing

Saraf and Partners and S&R Associates have advised on IHH Healthcare¡¯s USD490 million open offer to acquire a 26.1% stake in Fortis Healthcare

Intellectual property expert Nancy Roy has been appointed as the managing partner of Lall & Sethi

Argus Partners has appointed former additional advocate-general Mazag Andrabi as a partner and head of its regulatory disputes practice in Delhi

MZM Legal has appointed Purazar Fauzdar as a new partner, joining MZM Legal¡¯s Mumbai office

S&R Associates and Ashurst advised on sale of 12.8 million shares of Paytm parent One97 Communications, valued at USD185.6 million

ANM Global has hired Varunraj Limaye and Dr Venkatesh Seshan as partners in its IP practice

Safeguarding revenge porn victims while regulating takedowns and protecting digital rights in India

S&A Law Offices expands its regional disputes practice with the acquisition of U&L Partners

91ÊÓƵ new geospatial policies unlock major opportunities for global players

RBI draft ECB rules liberalise borrowing, expand eligibility and adopt market-based, risk-focused framework to boost foreign debt

Obhan & Associates and Mason & Associates have joined forces to create a newly aligned and integrated firm called Obhan Mason in New Delhi

Sheela Foam boosts its Furlenco investment through a CAM-advised preferential issue

The General Counsels¡¯ Association of India (GCAI) is set to launch the inaugural edition of its national internship and skilling programme

BAT completes a USD429m ITC Hotels stake sale through an accelerated block trade

MZM Legal has promoted six lawyers in New Delhi and Mumbai, including two principal associates and four senior associates

Four new labour codes took effect on 21 November 2025, streamlining and modernising 91ÊÓƵ outdated labour laws

MeitY proposes strict labelling and oversight rules to regulate deepfakes and synthetic media

Delhi High Court permits simultaneous execution of foreign decrees, strengthening cross-border recovery

DGCA issues notice to IndiGo after major cancellations disrupt travel across India

India removes mandatory Sanchar Saathi installation, making the handset security app fully voluntary

Bangladesh blocks Adani from starting Singapore arbitration over its disputed power agreement

Refusal of a patent by the Controller of Patents, Designs and Trademarks may be appealed to the high court

Rapid digital expansion is driving Asia¡¯s regulators to craft new e-commerce frameworks  

India SC rules a counterclaim under CPC must target the plaintiff, not solely a co-defendant

The Supreme Court quashed a Calcutta High Court ruling that allowed post-bid financial rectification in an e-tender

SC rules bidders cannot be disqualified for non-submission of a JVA unless expressly mandated by clear tender terms

Finsec Law Advisors has opened a new office in Bengaluru, adding to its branch in Mumbai in a move to support the development of 91ÊÓƵ financial markets

Facing unpredictable tariffs, compliance crackdowns and rising trade tensions, companies in Asia are rethinking contracts, manufacturing and supply chains

India updates RCO rules with more flexibility, new compliance options and clearer clean-energy targets

Rajasthan HC condemns major trademark delays and directs timely decisions