Sheikh Rayees 
In a recent development, the Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA) has appealed to Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud to retract the decision to schedule service and labour cases during the court’s summer vacation. On June 20, the Supreme Court Registry issued a notice listing these cases to be heard by vacation benches starting June … Read more
The longstanding legal battle between Dabur India and prominent YouTuber Dhruv Rathee concluded on June 18, as Rathee consented to blur Dabur’s Real fruit juice packaging in his videos. The conflict originated from a video Rathee uploaded on his YouTube channel, highlighting the health impacts of packaged fruit juices compared to fresh ones. The video … Read more
The Delhi High Court has temporarily halted the bail granted to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal by the Rouse Avenue Court. This decision follows a plea from the Directorate of Enforcement (ED), which contested the late-night bail order from June 20, 2024, claiming it was issued without giving them a fair chance to present their … Read more
In a landmark ruling on June 5, the Madras High Court, led by Justice GK Ilanthiraiyan, declared that biological relatives of individuals adopted under the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act of 1956 cannot claim any property inherited from the adoptive parents. Justice Ilanthiraiyan emphasized that Section 12 of the Act unequivocally states that once an … Read more
In an innovative move, the Kerala High Court has rolled out an e-Post service in partnership with India Post to expedite the delivery of legal documents, including court summons, notices, and orders. This pioneering initiative, currently in its trial phase in Thiruvananthapuram, is expected to expand to other districts across the state. The e-Post service … Read more
In a significant ruling, a Delhi court has criticized the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for its biased handling of the money laundering case against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. The court highlighted the lack of direct evidence linking Kejriwal to any criminal proceeds and noted that the ED had not demonstrated that another accused, Vijay Nair, … Read more
In a high-profile legal development, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was granted bail by the Rouse Avenue Court in the money laundering case linked to the controversial Delhi Liquor Excise Policy scam. Arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on March 21, 2024, Kejriwal faced allegations of being the mastermind behind the scheme that purportedly funneled … Read more
Adarsh Saxena, a seasoned Partner in the Disputes Practice at Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, has transitioned from the Mumbai office to the firm’s Singapore branch (CAM Singapore) as the Director of International Arbitration, effective June 2024. Saxena brings over 14 years of expertise in resolving complex, high-stakes commercial disputes. With qualifications in both India and England … Read more
In a pivotal development regarding the NEET-UG 2024 examination, the Supreme Court has intervened by issuing a notice and staying proceedings in multiple High Courts across the country. The move follows a transfer plea by the National Testing Agency (NTA), seeking consolidation of cases related to the alleged paper leak. The affected petitions were originally … Read more
In a strategic maneuver that underscores global interest in India’s insurance sector, Zurich Insurance Company Ltd. has secured a substantial 70% stake in Kotak Mahindra General Insurance Company Limited (KGI). Facilitated by legal counsel Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, the acquisition encompasses both fresh equity subscription and the purchase of shares from Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited (KMBL). … Read more
