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US court allows SEC counsel withdrawal in Adani case
May 2, 2026, 5:41 amA US federal court has permitted the SEC to withdraw attorney Antonia Marie Apps from its civil enforcement case against the Adani Group. This development follows a joint status report...
NCLT approves Cigniti-Coforge amalgamation; preserves IT department's GAAR rights
May 1, 2026, 12:59 pmThe order was delivered on April 29, 2026, by Judicial member Khetrabasi Biswal and technical member Shishir Agarwal.
CCI dismisses AGI Greenpac's fresh challenge to INSCO's green channel approval for Hindusthan Glass acquisition
May 1, 2026, 8:19 amThe regulator upheld INSCO's deemed approval in a second round, finding no merit in AGI's allegations of structural alteration
SAM, Katten Muchin Rosenman, CAM, Sullivan & Cromwell act on Inventurus Knowledge Solutions’ USD 565‑million Acquisition of TruBridge Inc.
April 30, 2026, 12:10 pmThis transaction represents a significant acquisition by IKS in the healthcare technology sector and involves a multi-layered cross-border structure requiring coordination across Indian and U.S. legal and regulatory frameworks, including...
Expert Take: Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026: Some Burdens Lifted, Some Accountability Tightened
April 30, 2026, 11:11 amThe Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 proposes significant changes to India's corporate laws, aiming to ease business operations by decriminalizing minor offenses and modernizing compliance. Key amendments include streamlining LLP...
Recent Stories
Warner Bros. Chief Legal Officer Priya Aiyar earned $23.26 million in 2025 amid restructuring push
May 3, 2026, 6:02 pmPriya R. Aiyar, Warner Bros. Discovery's Chief Legal Officer, earned $23.26 million in 2025, including a substantial stock award and a bonus exceeding targets. Her role involved navigating structural changes,...
Meta faces New Mexico trial that could force changes to Facebook, other platforms
May 2, 2026, 6:17 pmMETA-LAWSUIT-NEW-MEXICO-Meta faces New Mexico trial that could force changes to Facebook, other platforms
MCD links trade licence fees with property tax, abolishes separate application for general trade licence
May 2, 2026, 6:09 pmAccording to an official statement, the scheme is doing away with the need for a separate licence application in a move aimed at easing compliance for residents and businesses.
US court allows SEC counsel withdrawal in Adani case
May 2, 2026, 5:41 amA US federal court has permitted the SEC to withdraw attorney Antonia Marie Apps from its civil enforcement case against the Adani Group. This development follows a joint status report...
Status report filed in SEC case against Adani; next hearing May 29
May 2, 2026, 5:24 amA federal court in New York has stayed all briefing in the SEC's civil case against Gautam and Sagar Adani until a pre-motion conference on May 29, 2026. This follows...
Law & Policy
MCD links trade licence fees with property tax, abolishes separate application for general trade licence
May 2, 2026, 6:09 pmAccording to an official statement, the scheme is doing away with the need for a separate licence application in a move aimed at easing compliance for residents and businesses.
Karnataka Cabinet ratifies decisions on internal reservation for SCs
May 1, 2026, 10:35 amBriefing reporters after the meeting, Karnataka Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H K Patil on Thursday said the Cabinet reaffirmed its commitment to implementing internal reservation within the 15 per...
GJC engages with RBI, Fin Min on a regulated, digitally enabled GMS to improve adoption
April 29, 2026, 7:59 pmGJC has submitted a refined, jeweller-integrated framework for GMS, developed through structured stakeholder consultations across the banking, refining, and jewellery sectors.
Maharashtra announces AI policy
April 29, 2026, 10:28 amThe government proposes to establish six AI Excellence Centres and five AI Innovation Cities under the policy, said an official statement.
Goyal announces zero fee for IP application filing in sports sector for 3 years
April 28, 2026, 7:55 pmA notification in this regard will be issued by the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM), he added.
Corporate & Business
NCLT approves Cigniti-Coforge amalgamation; preserves IT department's GAAR rights
May 1, 2026, 12:59 pmThe order was delivered on April 29, 2026, by Judicial member Khetrabasi Biswal and technical member Shishir Agarwal.
Tech Mahindra to acquire Canadian firm Avant, initially pay Rs 171 cr for 85 pc stake
April 30, 2026, 6:48 pmTech Mahindra will acquire the remaining 15 per cent equity shares of Avant after three years at a predetermined pricing formula, as per the agreements, the company said in an...
Reliance Retail acquires Priyanka Chopra's haircare brand Anomaly
April 30, 2026, 6:42 pmIt has acquired 'Anomaly' trademarks and digital assets and has plans to scale up through its omnichannel retail network and its beauty platform Tira, Reliance Retail said in a statement.
Federal Bank to acquire part of StanC India's credit card portfolio to expand footprint
April 30, 2026, 11:48 amStanC is selling a portfolio comprising single-product relationships and transactions, which will help it sharpen its focus on the affluent segment, as per an official statement.
Renault Group India seeks NCLT nod for restructuring plan to streamline operating structure
April 30, 2026, 10:36 amRenault Group India on Thursday said it has approached the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) to seek approval for a proposed restructuring of its India operations.
Litigation
Allahabad HC upholds land acquisition for Noida airport expansion, stresses rehabilitation measures
May 1, 2026, 10:45 amThe court held that the acquisition process had been carried out in full compliance with the provisions of the 2013 land acquisition law and that there was no material irregularity...
Allahabad HC dismisses plea seeking FIR against Rahul Gandhi for 'fighting Indian State' remark
May 1, 2026, 10:43 amJustice Vikram D Chauhan passed the order after hearing a petition filed by Simran Gupta of the right-wing organisation Hindu Shakti Dal.
SC grants anticipatory bail to Pawan Khera
May 1, 2026, 10:34 amA bench of Justices JK Maheshwari and AS Chandurkar, in its order uploaded on Friday, granted the pre-arrest bail to Khera subject to certain conditions. The court had on Thursday...
CCI dismisses AGI Greenpac's fresh challenge to INSCO's green channel approval for Hindusthan Glass acquisition
May 1, 2026, 8:19 amThe regulator upheld INSCO's deemed approval in a second round, finding no merit in AGI's allegations of structural alteration
Delhi HC expands protection for Bhuvan Bam, issues fresh takedown orders in personality rights suit
April 30, 2026, 6:03 pmThe Delhi High Court has expanded the scope of interim protection granted to YouTuber and actor Bhuvan Bam, directing multiple online platforms and e-commerce entities to take down fresh instances...
Regulators
Italy's media regulator asks EU to investigate Google AI search tools over publisher concerns
April 30, 2026, 6:32 pmGOOGLE-AI-Italy's media regulator asks EU to investigate Google AI search tools over publisher concerns
Sebi introduces framework to fast-track launch of AIF schemes
April 30, 2026, 6:25 pmUnder the new framework, AIFs, other than large value funds for accredited investors (LVFs), can launch schemes and circulate their PPMs to investors 30 days after filing the application with...
Sebi penalises Axis Trustee Services for flouting market norms
April 30, 2026, 6:13 pmThe case relates to an August 19, 2024, order by the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA), which found Aravind Maiya, then CEO of Embassy Office Parks Management Services Pvt Ltd,...
India's markets regulator approves change of control at RBL Bank in Emirates NBD stake deal
April 30, 2026, 11:54 amINDIA-RBL-BANK-India's markets regulator approves change of control at RBL Bank in Emirates NBD stake deal
TRAI releases consultation paper on Regulatory Framework for Vehicle-to-Everything Communication
April 30, 2026, 11:51 amTelecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Thursday released a consultation paper on the Regulatory Framework for Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Communication.
Editors Desk
India's Arbitration Crisis: Legal Leaders to Address Enforcement Delays at Commercial Dispute Conclave
September 10, 2025, 12:55 pmNew Delhi set to host critical discussions on India's $2.8 trillion economy's dispute resolution challenges, at event hosted by ET LegalWorld
IP Without Commercialization is Redundant: Zameer Nathani on AI Risks, Governance, and the Future of Legal Leadership
July 30, 2025, 7:41 pmIn this exclusive ET LegalWorld conversation, Zameer Nathani, Global General Counsel at DNEG and Harvard AMP alumnus, opens up on shaping IP strategies across industries, the rising legal risks from...
India, US to Resume Trade Talks Despite Tariff Setback: Hope for Deal by Q3
July 30, 2025, 6:12 pmIndia and the U.S. will resume trade talks in August despite Trump’s announcement of a 25% tariff on Indian exports. Officials remain optimistic, stressing the value of a delayed but...
India–UK FTA: A Legally Bold, Strategically Balanced Trade Milestone
July 29, 2025, 4:42 pmIndia and the United Kingdom have signed a landmark Free Trade Agreement, eliminating tariffs on 99% of Indian exports and 90% of UK goods. But beyond trade flows, the deal...
India’s Legal Moment: From Global Litigation Wars to Local Justice Battles
July 29, 2025, 2:23 amBetween July 21–26, India saw decisive legal action: trade laws passed, RBI rewired its compliance regime, and regulators cracked down on errant players. But two interviews define the moment best—John...
International
Warner Bros. Chief Legal Officer Priya Aiyar earned $23.26 million in 2025 amid restructuring push
May 3, 2026, 6:02 pmPriya R. Aiyar, Warner Bros. Discovery's Chief Legal Officer, earned $23.26 million in 2025, including a substantial stock award and a bonus exceeding targets. Her role involved navigating structural changes,...
Meta faces New Mexico trial that could force changes to Facebook, other platforms
May 2, 2026, 6:17 pmMETA-LAWSUIT-NEW-MEXICO-Meta faces New Mexico trial that could force changes to Facebook, other platforms
US court allows SEC counsel withdrawal in Adani case
May 2, 2026, 5:41 amA US federal court has permitted the SEC to withdraw attorney Antonia Marie Apps from its civil enforcement case against the Adani Group. This development follows a joint status report...
Status report filed in SEC case against Adani; next hearing May 29
May 2, 2026, 5:24 amA federal court in New York has stayed all briefing in the SEC's civil case against Gautam and Sagar Adani until a pre-motion conference on May 29, 2026. This follows...
"Always welcomed negotiations": Iran's Chief Justice says Tehran open to talks based on "logic and rationality"
May 1, 2026, 10:54 amIran's Chief Justice Mohseni-Ejei stated Tehran remains open to negotiations "based on logic" rather than "imposition". While "not afraid" of war, he emphasised protecting national dignity and confirmed legal action...
Opinions
Expert Take: Case for Swifter AIF Registration and PPM Approval Process
May 1, 2026, 6:07 amSEBI Should Consider Delegating AIF Application Approvals
Expert Take: Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026: Some Burdens Lifted, Some Accountability Tightened
April 30, 2026, 11:11 amThe Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 proposes significant changes to India's corporate laws, aiming to ease business operations by decriminalizing minor offenses and modernizing compliance. Key amendments include streamlining LLP...
Expert Take: The use of a pre-litigation strategy offers multiple benefits, with the foremost being cost, time, and resource savings
April 30, 2026, 9:39 amInsurers are changing their approach to legal disputes. They are now using pre-litigation strategies like demand letters and mediation. This helps resolve claims quickly and reduces costs. Indian courts are...
Expert Take: Regulation Is Not a Constraint - It’s a Competitive Filter
April 28, 2026, 4:57 amBusinesses now see regulation not as a hurdle but as a competitive advantage. Frameworks like India's DPDP Act and SEBI's Cybersecurity rules help build customer trust. Leaders use these rules...
Expert Take: Structural Transformation of Urban Mobility: A Holistic Review of the Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy 2026–2030
April 22, 2026, 5:47 amThe Draft Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy 2026–2030 is a serious document. It approaches EV adoption as part of a regulatory and administrative ecosystem involving infrastructure, waste management, inter-departmental coordination, and...