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Law. Developments.
Perspective.

Selected legal and regulatory developments, examined for their practical significance. Our aim is not to reproduce the news, but to identify the point that matters.

Disputes
02 July 2026

AI in adjudication: the Supreme Court draws a hard line on hallucinated precedent

The Court set aside NCLT and NCLAT decisions tainted by reliance on non-existent AI-generated authorities, while recognising AI as an aid subject to human control.

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Corporate & Funds
30 July 2026

SEBI introduces GARUDA for processing AIF placement memoranda

A new green-channel mechanism for processing placement memoranda of Alternative Investment Funds filed with SEBI.

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Securities
23 July 2026

Transmission of securities: SEBI moves toward simplification and standardisation

SEBI revisits the transmission framework as part of its ease-of-investment and ease-of-doing-business programme.

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Civil & Compensation
11 June 2026

Motor accident compensation: Supreme Court recognises “loss of domestic care” in homemaker-death cases

In Shishu Pal @ Shish Ram v. Surjeet, the Supreme Court addressed prolonged delay in motor accident claims and the economic and non-economic contribution of a homemaker.

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Employment & Service Law
07 April 2026

Pending criminal proceedings and gratuity: Supreme Court explains the statutory embargo

In Bikram Chand Rana v. Himachal Pradesh Road Transport Corporation, the Supreme Court considered whether gratuity could be released after departmental proceedings ended while criminal proceedings remained pending.

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Civil & Land Acquisition
09 February 2026

Land acquisition appeals: Supreme Court clarifies limitation under the 2013 Act

In The Deputy Commissioner and Special Land Acquisition Officer v. M/s S.V. Global Mill Limited, the Supreme Court clarified the appellate route under Section 74 and the application of Section 5 of the Limitation Act.

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