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In a landmark ruling, the Karnataka High Court granted anticipatory bail to Bhavani Revanna in a kidnapping case linked to sexual abuse allegations against her son, Prajwal Revanna. Justice Krishna S Dixit emphasized the significant role women play in family life, advocating for their preferential treatment in bail matters. Justice Dixit remarked that women, as … Read more
In a landmark ruling, the Calcutta High Court has instructed the West Bengal government to implement a 1 percent reservation for transgender individuals in state public employment positions, emphasizing the need for inclusivity and equal opportunities. Justice Rajasekhar Mantha issued the directive, citing the Supreme Court’s 2014 verdict in NALSA v. Union of India, which … Read more
In a landmark ruling, the Madras High Court declared that a live-in relationship loses its legitimacy if one partner is already married, denying any claims to succession or inheritance of the property by the alleged live-in partner. On June 7, Justice RMT Teekaa Raman delivered a judgment asserting that adults cohabiting, while one is still … Read more
In a significant ruling, the Bombay High Court has issued a temporary injunction against Astral Adhesives, preventing them from using containers that resemble Pidilite Industries’ M-Seal PV Seal solvent cement. This decision comes after Pidilite argued that Astral’s containers were almost identical to their registered design, potentially causing significant harm to their brand. Justice Firdosh … Read more
The Supreme Court has put the National Testing Agency (NTA) and the Union Government on notice regarding accusations of paper leaks and irregularities in the NEET UG 2024 exam. On June 13, 2024, the Court endorsed the decision to revoke grace marks for 1,563 candidates who didn’t receive adequate time to complete the exam, offering … Read more
Khaitan & Co provided legal counsel to Capital 2B Fund I, spearheading a $5.2 million Series A investment in Botsync Technologies, a leader in autonomous robotics. The funding round also saw contributions from Betatron Venture Group, IvyCap Ventures, AppWorks, Iterative, Wong Fong, ZB Capital, Nalin Advani, and Ascend Angels. Legal Team Khaitan & Co’s team … Read more
Lakshmikumaran and Sridharan (LKS) played a pivotal role in facilitating the Indian segment of a significant global acquisition for Regal Rexnord Corporation. This transaction involved the acquisition of Regal Rexnord’s industrial electric motors and generators division by WEG S.A., spanning several key jurisdictions, including India, the USA, Brazil, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, and the Netherlands. … Read more
In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court declared that High Courts lacking original civil jurisdiction cannot extend the time limit for passing arbitral awards under Section 29A of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996. The bench, comprising Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan, emphasized that the authority to extend the deadline for arbitral awards … Read more
In a notable verdict, the Supreme Court has ruled that the refund of stamp duty under the Maharashtra Stamp Act, 1958, cannot be denied on the basis that the application was made before the execution of a cancellation deed. This decision underscores that applications filed within six months from the date of stamp duty payment … Read more
In a significant legal development, the Bombay High Court has referred to a larger Bench the issue of whether the grounds for revoking probate under Section 263 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 are exhaustive. This decision arose from a dispute over a granted probate that the testator’s brother sought to revoke, citing potential defects. … Read more
