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Dr Agarwal’s Health Care IPO
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Trio advises eye care company Dr Agarwal’s USD349m IPO

CAM, Sidley Austin, and S&R Associates advised Dr Agarwal’s Health Care IPO, raising INR30.27 billion (USD348.6 million)

Indian freight train operator loan
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Three firms counsel on Indian freight train operator loan

Indian Law Partners, Ashurst, and Suri & Company helped JKTI secure a loan from JBIC, co-financed by Sumitomo Mitsui

Vaibhav Suri Joins CAM
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Vaibhav Suri brings team to boost CAM’s real estate practice

Vaibhav Suri and seven lawyers join CAM as a partner in its Delhi-NCR real estate practice

India Budget 2025 Tax Changes
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India’s 2025 budget unveiled

Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan tax experts assess 2025 budget direct tax proposals

AI Impact on Paralegals
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Extinction event?

Will AI replace paralegals in the frontline of legal work? 

Delhi High Court on ICA
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Court addresses international nature of arbitration

Delhi High Court ruled on whether arbitration awards qualified as ICA, limiting judicial review compared to domestic arbitration

Supreme Court on Financial Debt
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Supreme Court clarifies classification of debt

India’s Supreme Court ruled that a debtor’s pledge under a DoH is a financial debt under the IBC

High Court Ruling on CIRP Settlements
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No room for one-off settlements post CIRP

Settlements are a key tool in commercial dispute resolution

Ameet Datta Launches ADP Law Offices
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Ameet Datta sets up ADP Law after 13 years at Saikrishna

Ameet Datta, senior partner at Saikrishna & Associates, has launched his own firm, ADP Law Offices, with eight associates

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India Digital Data Protection Rules 2025video
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Personal data protection inches towards full implementation

By Ada Shaharbanu, Spice Route Legal

The draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, are open for public consultation until 18 February

Indian Investors Global Diversification

Overseas investments by MFs – Will the RBI blink?

By Yogesh Chande, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co
India Space Industry M&A Growth

To infinity and beyond in space and M&A

By Arvind Sharma, Kartike Rana and Aarushi Mittal, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co
Electricity Law Governance

Government power disrupted in power supply dispute

By Abhishek Tripathi and Mani Gupta, Sarthak Advocates & Solicitors

EDITOR’S PICKS

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Protecting personality rights

Where does India stand on protecting the personality and publicity rights of famous people, asks Satvik Varma

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Extinction event?

Will AI replace paralegals in the frontline of legal work? 

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Ameet Datta sets up ADP Law after 13 years at Saikrishna

Ameet Datta, senior partner at Saikrishna & Associates, has launched his own firm, ADP Law Offices, with eight associates

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IBLJ Law Firm Awards 2025: Make your nominations now!

India Business Law Journal is now inviting nominations for the 2025 IBLJ Law Firm Awards, the results of which will be announced in April

Expert advice from our Correspondent Law Firms

India Digital Data Protection Rules 2025video
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Personal data protection inches towards full implementation

By Ada Shaharbanu, Spice Route Legal

The draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, are open for public consultation until 18 February

Indian Investors Global Diversification
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Overseas investments by MFs – Will the RBI blink?

By Yogesh Chande, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

Investors favor local assets over global ones, showing home bias

India Space Industry M&A Growth
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To infinity and beyond in space and M&A

By Arvind Sharma, Kartike Rana and Aarushi Mittal, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

India’s space industry is evolving as reforms and private interest open launches beyond ISRO

Electricity Law Governance
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Government power disrupted in power supply dispute

By Abhishek Tripathi and Mani Gupta, Sarthak Advocates & Solicitors

The Electricity Act, 2003, aimed to limit government control over electricity supply

Telecom Cybersecurity Regulations India
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Telecom cybersecurity necessary but should not be burdensome

By Aman Avinav, Phoenix Legal

The Telecommunications (Telecom Cyber Security) Rules, 2024, under the Telecommunications Act, 2023, are now in force

Seat of Arbitration in Indiavideo
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Definitive ruling on arbitration seat and venue

By Vaishnavi Rao and Romi Kumari, Bharucha & Partners

Freedom to choose arbitration seats is key to party autonomy, as reaffirmed in Arif Azim Company Limited v Micromax Informatics FZE

SEBI AI/ML Data Privacy Compliance
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AI does not absolve data privacy responsibility

By Ashima Obhan and Devendra Bankar, Obhan & Associates

SEBI’s amendments require regulated entities using AI/ML tools to ensure data privacy and compliance

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Navigating crossroads: Balancing MSME protections and banking regulations

By Ayushi Parnami and Mohit Goyal, SNG & Partners

The Supreme Court's judgment in M/s Pro Knits v Canara Bank bolsters MSMEs in financial distress

Copyright Infringement and AI
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Battle over whether information public or private

By Essenese Obhan and Nandini Chowdhry, Obhan & Associates

India's AI discussions focus on LLMs, standards, AI safety, and IndiaAI programme costs and benefits

Expert advice from our Correspondent Law Firms

Correspondents

India Digital Data Protection Rules 2025video
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Personal data protection inches towards full implementation

By Ada Shaharbanu, Spice Route Legal

The draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, are open for public consultation until 18 February

Indian Investors Global Diversification
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Overseas investments by MFs – Will the RBI blink?

By Yogesh Chande, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

Investors favor local assets over global ones, showing home bias

India Space Industry M&A Growth
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To infinity and beyond in space and M&A

By Arvind Sharma, Kartike Rana and Aarushi Mittal, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

India’s space industry is evolving as reforms and private interest open launches beyond ISRO

Electricity Law Governance
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Government power disrupted in power supply dispute

By Abhishek Tripathi and Mani Gupta, Sarthak Advocates & Solicitors

The Electricity Act, 2003, aimed to limit government control over electricity supply

Telecom Cybersecurity Regulations India
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Telecom cybersecurity necessary but should not be burdensome

By Aman Avinav, Phoenix Legal

The Telecommunications (Telecom Cyber Security) Rules, 2024, under the Telecommunications Act, 2023, are now in force

Seat of Arbitration in Indiavideo
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Definitive ruling on arbitration seat and venue

By Vaishnavi Rao and Romi Kumari, Bharucha & Partners

Freedom to choose arbitration seats is key to party autonomy, as reaffirmed in Arif Azim Company Limited v Micromax Informatics FZE

SEBI AI/ML Data Privacy Compliance
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AI does not absolve data privacy responsibility

By Ashima Obhan and Devendra Bankar, Obhan & Associates

SEBI’s amendments require regulated entities using AI/ML tools to ensure data privacy and compliance

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Navigating crossroads: Balancing MSME protections and banking regulations

By Ayushi Parnami and Mohit Goyal, SNG & Partners

The Supreme Court's judgment in M/s Pro Knits v Canara Bank bolsters MSMEs in financial distress

Copyright Infringement and AI
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Battle over whether information public or private

By Essenese Obhan and Nandini Chowdhry, Obhan & Associates

India's AI discussions focus on LLMs, standards, AI safety, and IndiaAI programme costs and benefits

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Personal data protection inches towards full implementation

By Ada Shaharbanu, Spice Route Legal

The draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, are open for public consultation until 18 February

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Definitive ruling on arbitration seat and venue

By Vaishnavi Rao and Romi Kumari, Bharucha & Partners

Freedom to choose arbitration seats is key to party autonomy, as reaffirmed in Arif Azim Company Limited v Micromax Informatics FZE

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SMEs see ESG clauses as sustainability drivers

By Swathi Girimaji and Nikita Parihar, Bharucha & Partners

Startups are increasingly adopting ESG practices as strategic imperatives beyond regulatory compliance

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Forced mediation for counterclaims counterproductive

By Ambar Bhushan and Divyam Sharma, Bharucha & Partners

Delhi High Court upheld mandatory mediation for non-urgent counterclaims; Supreme Court confirmed this in Nov 2024

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Q&A: Explaining India’s evolving cybersquatting landscape

India lacks specific laws against cybersquatting, a practice exploiting trademarks by registering related domain names

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Carbon trading: Unlocking investment potential

By Vandana Pai and Heer Kamdar, Bharucha & Partners

India, a Paris Agreement signatory, aims to cut emissions intensity by 45% by 2030 from 2005 levels

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Legal hurdles thwart Japanese companies in Telangana, AP

By Kaveri Srivastava and Swati Sharma, Kochhar & Co

Rising Japanese investment in Indian manufacturing reflects resource availability, relaxed FDI policies, and foreign trade agreements

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Family settlement disputes may include non-signatories

By Sneha Jaisingh and Yash Arora, Bharucha & Partners

In Ajay Madhusudan Patel v Jyotrindra S Patel, the Supreme Court allowed non-signatories to join arbitration under a family arrangement agreement, applying the Cox & Kings tests

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Indemnity insurance should be considered for M&A

By Parag Bhide and Mitali Kshatriya, Bharucha & Partners

India's mergers and acquisitions market is evolving, with transactions growing increasingly complex

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Children’s data under India’s new data law

By Ada Shaharbanu and Sean McDonald, Spice Route Legal

India’s new data protection law, the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, has sparked debate among industry stakeholders

Exclusive thought leadership from our knowledge partners

Reforming India’s Arbitration Cost Regime
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Arbitration award reform requires realistic costs

By Nitu Agarwal and Chandrei Mitra, YNSS Law Offices

The cost regime needs reform to deter frivolous dispute filings

Reforming-India-s-merger-control-regime
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Reforming India’s merger control regime

By Priti Suri and Aastha Mathur, PSA

India's revised Competition Act introduces key changes in merger control, aligning with global antitrust

Patent Infringement Cases damages
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Calculating patent infringement damages

By Tusha Malhotra and Sugandha Yadav, Anand and Anand

The approach of courts for granting of damages has been a welcome trend in patent law

Civil Liability in AI
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Product liability in the AI era

By Sumeet Kachwaha, Kachwaha & Partners

Sumeet Kachwaha writes about how the world is gearing up to handle harm caused by AI-powered products, and the path ahead for India

Trademark enforcement choices in India
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Shielding your marks

By Sujata Chaudhri, Urfee Roomi, Janaki Arun and Jaskaran Singh, Sujata Chaudhri IP Attorneys

Trademark enforcement mechanisms in India that brands can use

India’s 2025 budget unveiled

Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan tax experts assess 2025 budget direct tax proposals

Extinction event?

Will AI replace paralegals in the frontline of legal work? 

Protecting personality rights

Where does India stand on protecting the personality and publicity rights of famous people, asks Satvik Varma

Future Legal Leaders 2025

In an era where robust leadership is vital for success in the legal sector, India Business Law Journal recognises the rising stars of India’s legal community

Try not to breathe

Delhi's severe air pollution is deadly and costly, impacting even lawyers and advocates, writes Aditya Rangroo

Privacy paradox: A digital dilemma

The DPDP Act ushers in data protection. Though rules aren't effective yet, companies must catch up, writes Rajiv Malik

Edtech’s legal landscape

Regulations for edtech compliance are changing, and one expert is urging businesses to get up to speed

Digital fraud: India’s wild frontier

Outlaw fraudsters are hitching a ride as digital payments soar in india

The young ones

How law firms are coming to terms with young lawyers who are motivated by more than ambition and job security

CCI Approval For Resolution Plan
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CIRP involving merger needs CCI approval, Supreme Court says

The Supreme Court ruled that CCI approval is required for insolvency plans involving mergers or acquisitions

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MeitY seeks feedback on AI governance guidelines

MeitY has invited public input on AI governance guidelines

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IBBI issues guidelines on appointing insolvency professionals

IBBI has issued guidelines for insolvency professionals appointed as resolution professionals, liquidators, and trustees

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India secures USD850m in ADB green, manufacturing loans

India secured two ADB loans totaling USD850 million for green infrastructure and manufacturing supply chains

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Court addresses international nature of arbitration

Delhi High Court ruled on whether arbitration awards qualified as ICA, limiting judicial review compared to domestic arbitration

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Supreme Court clarifies classification of debt

India’s Supreme Court ruled that a debtor’s pledge under a DoH is a financial debt under the IBC

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No room for one-off settlements post CIRP

Settlements are a key tool in commercial dispute resolution

Hands off my property

The Supreme Court upholds the state's authority to regulate private property for public welfare while protecting property rights

Financial aid

ICICI Bank GC Nilanjan Sinha suggests bankers avoid litigation to recover funds from loan defaults and resolve disputes

The case for TPF

Corporate counsel Sushant Mahajan examines third-party litigation funding in India, comparing it to more accepted practices in developed jurisdictions

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Balancing K-AI

South Korea's AI Basic Act, effective in 2026, balances innovation and regulation for law firms

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Knowing is half the battle

China-UAE trade growth drives unique arbitration challenges for Chinese companies

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A comparison of developments in healthtech

South Korea boosts drug development; Russia tackles telemedicine and data protection

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Philippines Law Firm Awards

Asia business law journal presents our top law firms in the Philippines for 2024

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A comparison of laws on anti-bribery

China and Japan prioritize strengthening laws and enforcement to combat bribery and corruption

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Comparison of legal developments in private equity

Explore key trends and challenges in private equity disputes in China and India

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The A-List 2024-25: Growth Drivers

China Business Law Journal highlights Chinese and international lawyers who drove key market-shaping deals and projects this year

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Korea Law Firm Awards

Asia Business Law Journal names the country’s top law firms. Miran Lim and Byung Jin Park report

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Advancements in Capital Markets Law

Discover key advancements in capital markets law in Taiwan and Hong Kong

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