The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, in its judgment dated 17 July 2025 in Gurdial Singh (Deceased) through LR v. Jagir Kaur (Deceased) and Another, declared a will invalid due to suspicious circumstances surrounding its execution. For more details, refer to the full judgment.

The case of Linker Shelter Private Limited v. Charmaine Chougule, the Bombay High Court provided important insights into the rights of allottees to withdraw from a real estate project, the obligations of developers regarding possession and documentation, and the scope...

Dubai and the wider United Arab Emirates have established themselves as a premier global business destination, attracting ambitious entrepreneurs and multinational corporations alike. For international entities considering company migration to the UAE, re-domiciliation into a UAE Free Zone offers an efficient path to tap into the region’s dynamic economic opportunities. As of July 2025, the legislative framework governing re-domiciliation in the UAE continues to evolve. While the UAE Federal Decree Law No. 32 of 2021 on Commercial Companies (which replaced Federal Law No. 2 of 2015) does not currently provide for re-domiciliation onto the UAE mainland, a growing number of Free Zones have enacted robust regulations to facilitate this process. According to the UAE Ministry of Economy and recent guidance from major Free Zone authorities, these specialized zones are setting the standard for corporate re-domiciliation in the region.

As many of you may have heard, strict rules on pay transparency will apply from summer 2026. Under the new rules, employers will have to provide transparent information to employees and job applicants about pay for each position, and companies will also have to report on gender pay gaps. It is clear that the new legislation raises a number of issues and challenges that companies should address as soon as possible and start preparing for in time.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming societies worldwide, and the United Arab Emirates is at the forefront of this revolution. As AI systems become more deeply embedded in daily life—from government services to private enterprises—the need for robust AI Laws and AI Regulations has never been more significant. The UAE’s government recognizes both the opportunities and risks AI presents and, in response, has implemented a trailblazing approach to regulation. This article provides an in-depth overview of the latest legal framework governing AI in the UAE, offering guidance for residents seeking to ensure compliance and prosperity in this evolving landscape.

The High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru (Court), vide an order dated 8 July 2025 (Order), in Venugopal Krishnamurthy & Anr. Versus M Tejaswini , has quashed an order of the subordinate court, and allowed the petitioners’ application to strike off the respondent’s defense in the original eviction suit due to persistent non-compliance with the subordinate court’s orders mandating the deposit of rental arrears.

The National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL), vide Circular No. NSDL/POLICY/2025/0071 dated 3 June 2025, has brought about a significant procedural shift in the transfer of shares of private limited companies through the depository mode. The circular outlines the procedure and introduces a compliance step essential to fulfil the prohibitive conditions of private company shareholding under the Companies Act, 2013 (“Companies Act”).

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), vide an ex-parte interim order dated 3 July 2025 (Order), issued under Sections 11(1), 11(4), 11B(1), and 11D of the SEBI Act, 1992, has restrained entities of the Jane Street Group, LLC (JS Group) from participating in the Indian securities market and directed the impounding of alleged unlawful gains amounting to INR 4,843.57 crore. This action follows SEBI’s investigation into prima facie manipulative trading practices by JS Group entities in the BANKNIFTY and NIFTY indices, particularly on derivative expiry days, spanning from 1 January 2023 to 31 May 2025.

The nullification of a university diploma is a serious legal matter with significant implications for individuals and institutions, particularly when it affects an individual’s eligibility for public office. Such decisions are often based on claims of irregularities in the admission, transfer, or graduation process. While academic institutions have the authority to revoke degrees in cases of fraud or misrepresentation, such actions must adhere to due process, legal certainty, and non-discrimination principles under international law. This article explores the general legal framework governing diploma nullification and examines a recent high-profile case involving Istanbul University’s decision to nullify the diploma of Ekrem Imamoglu, the mayor of Istanbul.