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SC Seeks AP's Reply on Odisha's Contempt Plea for Notifying Panchayat Polls in its Villages

More than five decades since the first status quo order on the territorial jurisdiction dispute with AP over 21 villages, Odisha has moved the top court once again seeking contempt action against officials of the southern state for notifying panchayat polls in three of its villages.

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Supreme Court Issues Notice to Twitter Over Lack of Content Screening Mechanism

The learned counsel for the petitioner Adv Ashwini Kumar Dubey contended that social media platforms such as Twitter are being used for activities against the spirit of the union.

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Deal Closed | Rising Sun Holdings Private Limited | Acquisition of a Controlling Stake in Magma Fincorp Limited

Khaitan & Co advised Rising Sun Holdings Private Limited in regard to its acquisition of a controlling stake in Magma Fincorp Limited, by way of a preferential allotment, and the consequent mandatory open offer.

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Oudh Bar Association Boycotts Court Over Decision Allowing GST Tribunal in Allahabad

The controversy arose when the two judges of the Allahabad High Court gave their nod to establish the principal Bench of GST Tribunal in Allahabad. Members of the Oudh Bar Association were not happy with this decision and want the Tribunal to be set up in Lucknow instead

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Deal Closed | Edelweiss Alternative Asset Advisors Ltd | Investment in Non-Convertible Debentures

Khaitan and Co advised funds managed/ advised by the Edelweiss group in connection with their investment in non-convertible debentures and equity instruments issued by Steel Exchange India Limited.

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Partner Announcement - Tanu Banerjee joins Khaitan & Co

With over 12 years of experience, Tanu specialises in technology, media, corporate and commercial laws.

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NGO Challenges Ordinance on Interfaith Marriage Before Supreme Court

The petition filed under Article 32 of the Indian Constitution stated that the ordinance and law are in violation of Articles 21 and 25 of the Indian Constitution as it empowers the State to suppress an individual’s personal liberty and the freedom to practice the religion of one's choice.

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BCI Tells Supreme Court that Decision to Scrap One-Year LL.M Won’t Apply for this Year

A bench, headed by Chief Justice S.A. Bobde and comprising Justices A.S. Bopanna and V. Ramasubramanian recorded the submissions of BCI Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra that no interim order would be required in the matter.

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