Global law firm Freshfields has advised Nippon Sheet Glass on the global and cross-border aspects of its capital restructuring and privatisation, pursuant to which NSG will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Lumina Japan Acquisition Co., Ltd., a special purpose company owned by funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, Inc. Freshfields brought together […]
By Diana Novak Jones US jury verdicts against Meta, Google tee up fight over tech liability shield – Jurors in the first two trials in the U.S. from a growing wave of lawsuits targeting social media firms over harm to children have found Meta and Alphabet’s Google liable, potentially teeing up an appeals fight that
The future of the RK Family Trust has been thrown into uncertainty following a sharp escalation in a trustee-level dispute between Priya Sachdev Kapur and Rani Kapur, raising concerns over governance, beneficiary rights, and the stability of one of the family’s key private structures. In a formal notice issued this week on March 24, 2026,
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A legal system that encourages citizens to report corruption must also protect those who do so. In India, however, the law has consistently struggled to provide meaningful and enforceable safeguards for whistleblowers. Despite repeated legislative efforts and growing concerns about corruption, a comprehensive and operational framework for whistleblower protection remains elusive. In 2024, India ranked
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Sebi reposes its faith in WhatsApp, adds riders to be sure Mumbai: WhatsApp, the ubiquitous digital tool sometimes misused to either spread deceptive news or share privileged information by dodgy stock dealers and operators, is finding a place in the realm of the markregulator, albeit with conditions. The Securities & Exchange Board of India (Sebi)
NHRC issues notices over alleged DPDP Act violations by AI, social media, EdTech platforms The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognisance of alleged violations of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP Act), particularly concerning the absence of systems for tracking children’s data transfers and grievance redressal mechanisms across major digital platforms. A
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Consortium led by ABG and The Times of India Group acquires RCB for $1.8 billion A consortium comprising Aditya Birla Group, The Times of India Group, Bolt Ventures (David Blitzer) and a Blackstone fund has acquired Royal Challengers Bangalore, one of the most valued franchises in the Indian Premier League, for $1.8 billion, setting surging
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Last verified: March 2026 The independent director is one of the most consequential legal innovations in Indian corporate governance. Section 149(6) of the Companies Act 2013 codified what was previously a listing agreement requirement into statutory law, creating a defined class of non-executive directors with specific eligibility criteria, tenure limits, and liability protections. This guide
Rishi Gupta, MD & CEO, Fino Payments Bank The Telangana High Court on Monday dismissed a writ petition filed by Fino Payments Bank managing director and chief executive officer Rishi Nand Kishore Gupta challenging his arrest in a case allegedly involving online betting. Gupta sought to be released on bail. He also moved to have
Vedanta moves NCLAT, challenges NCLT nod to Adani’s bid for acquiring Jaiprakash Associates New Delhi, Business conglomerate Vedanta Group has approached the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), challenging the NCLT‘s approval to Adani Group‘s bid for acquiring Jaiprakash Associates Ltd for Rs 14,535 crore. Anil Agarwal-led Vedanta Group was in the race to acquire
