Article on October 04, 2022
Pranav Mago To Join Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas As Director – International Arbitration
On his appointment, Mr. Cyril Shroff, Managing Partner, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas said, “Pranav joining us shows our commitment to the growth of our International Arbitration practice. His vast experience will also strengthen our Singapore presence and our capabilities to advice clients on cross-border disputes.
Read More
Trilegal Obtains CCI Clearance For USD 10 Billion Zee – Sony Amalgamation In Phase I
The resultant entity will be the largest entertainment media player in India and ZEE - Sony will combine their linear networks, digital assets, production operations and program libraries.
Read More
Bombay HC Grants Bail To Former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh In Money Laundering Case
Deshmukh still remains in custody in another case registered by the CBI. As per the Court, the bail order shall become operable from October 13.
Read More
CCI Approves Zee-Sony Merger, With Conditions
After a five-month-long wait, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has finally given its approval to the merger deal between Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) and Culver Max Entertainment (Sony) with certain modifications.
Read More
Once Order Of Termination Is Approved By Industrial Tribunal It Is Binding, Supreme Court Observes
The Court observed that, "once the order of termination was approved by the Industrial Tribunal and the management was permitted to lead the evidence and prove the misconduct before the Court and thereafter on appreciation of evidence the order of termination was approved, thereafter the fresh reference under Section 10 of the I.D. Act challenging the order of termination was not permissible. It is required to be noted that the order dated 21.07.2015 passed by the Industrial Tribunal which as such is a higher forum than the Labour Court had attained the finality."
Read More
Accused Must Be Heard Before Cancellation Of Bail, Allahabad HC Observes
The Court noted that, "The cancellation of bail is a serious matter and should be dealt with accordingly as the same concerns, the personal liberty of the persons who have been enlarged on bail."
Read More
Madhya Pradesh HC: Court Can Decide Sequence Of Witnesses For Examination
Bench of Justice Gurpal Singh Ahluwalia observed that, "When the Trial Court can exercise its power under Section 311 of Cr.P.C. to summon any witness, then it can also regulate the sequence in which the witnesses are to be examined. Thus the provision of Sections 225, 226 and 301 of Cr.P.C. would not eclipse the power of the Trial Court to make an attempt to find out the truth."
Read More
Allahabad HC: Anticipatory Bail Can Be Granted If Sections Are Added After Regular Bail
Bench of Justice Krishan Pahal allowed an anticipatory bail plea preferred by an accused who was earlier granted regular bail and later on Sections were added to the FIR.
Read More
In Conversation With Senior Advocate Jayant K. Mehta
In this captivating and thought provoking conversation with Kaustubh Mehta, Editorial Lead, BW Legal World, Senior Advocate Jayant K. Mehta talks about his experience with legal stalwarts, mantra for success and the interface between economy and law.
Read More
Different Age For Superannuation Of Allopathic, Ayurvedic Doctors Violative Of Article 14 Of Constitution: Rajasthan HC Holds
The Court cited Supreme Court judgment in North Delhi Municipal Corporation Vs. Dr. Ram Naresh Sharma & Ors. reported in 2021 SCC ONLINE SC 540 wherein it was held that, "The only difference is that AYUSH doctors are using indigenous systems of medicine like Ayurveda, Unani, etc. and CHS doctors are using Allopathy for tending to their patients. In our understanding, the mode of treatment by itself under the prevalent scheme of things, does not qualify as an intelligible differentia. Therefore, such unreasonable classification and discrimination based on it would surely be inconsistent with Article 14 of the Constitution."
Read More