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REPEAL OF SECTION 213 OF THE INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT – REMOVAL OF MANDATORY PROBATE REQUIREMENT

REPEAL OF SECTION 213 OF THE INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT – REMOVAL OF MANDATORY PROBATE REQUIREMENT

The Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha have recently passed the Repealing and Amending Bill, 2025 (“Bill”), which abolishes several obsolete enactments and amends specific existing laws. Among the most consequential amendments is the omission of Section 213 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 (“Succession Act”).
The Bill, having been approved by both Houses of Parliament, is presently awaiting Presidential assent and notification in the Official Gazette. Once notified, the amendment will materially alter the legal framework governing testamentary succession in India

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MAHARERA UPDATE | STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE FOR ENFORCEMENT AND RECOVERY OF INTEREST, PENALTY AND COMPENSATION AWARDS

MAHARERA UPDATE | STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE FOR ENFORCEMENT AND RECOVERY OF INTEREST, PENALTY AND COMPENSATION AWARDS

The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (“MahaRERA”) has issued Circular No. 51/2025 dated 18 November 2025 (“Circular”) prescribing a detailed Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for execution and recovery of interest, penalty or compensation awarded in favour of allottees under Section 31 of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (“RERA”). Click here to read the said Circular .
The Circular has been issued in direct compliance with the Order dated 6 October 2025 passed by the Hon’ble Division Bench of the Bombay High Court in Writ Petition No. 3565 of 2025, which mandated that MahaRERA orders awarding monetary relief must be executed as decrees of the principal civil court of original jurisdiction, with full application of the relevant provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC), particularly Order XXI. Click here to read the said Order .

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RERA UPDATE |KARNATAKA HIGH COURT RULES THAT RERA ORDERS CANNOT BE  EXECUTED THROUGH CIVIL COURTS

RERA UPDATE |KARNATAKA HIGH COURT RULES THAT RERA ORDERS CANNOT BE EXECUTED THROUGH CIVIL COURTS

The Karnataka High Court, vide its judgment dated 31 October 2025 in Mantri Developer Pvt. Ltd. v. Mr. Snil Pathiyam Veetil & Ors. (Writ Petition No. 17821 of 2025 and connected matters), held that an order passed by the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA Authority) or the RERA Appellate Tribunal cannot be executed by a Civil Court as a “decree” under the Code of Civil Procedure. The Court ruled that the machinery of civil execution under Order XXI of the Code of Civil Procedure has no application to RERA Authority orders.

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LABOUR LAW UPDATE | NEW LABOUR CODES – EFFECTIVE 21 NOVEMBER 2025

LABOUR LAW UPDATE | NEW LABOUR CODES – EFFECTIVE 21 NOVEMBER 2025

On 21 November 2025, India’s Government made four consolidated labour codes effective, namely (a) Code on Wages, 2019; (b) Industrial Relations Code, 2019; (c) the Code on Social Security, 2019; (d) Occupational Safety, Health and Working CondiDons Code, 2019 (collectively referred to as “Labour Codes”), replacing 29 older central labour laws. The reform is pitched as one of the most significant labour-law overhauls since independence, streamlining regulation, widening coverage, and balancing worker protections with ease of doing business. Though the Labour Codes are notified, some detailed rules (especially at the state level) are still to be notified.

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INTERNATIONAL LAW FIRMS CONFERENCE IN SINGAPORE – OCTOBER 2025

INTERNATIONAL LAW FIRMS CONFERENCE IN SINGAPORE – OCTOBER 2025

International Law Firms (ILF) a worldwide network of independent law firms held its annual conference on 18th October 2025 in Singapore, with the title “Expanding ILF Network and Navigating Alternative Dispute Resolution – Collaboration with Asia Pacific”. We report on this special event in this s article.

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Enforcement of Foreign Arbitration Awards in the UAE: Navigating the Legal Landscape for International Parties

Enforcement of Foreign Arbitration Awards in the UAE: Navigating the Legal Landscape for International Parties

The United Arab Emirates has rapidly emerged as a leading hub for international arbitration, thanks to its strategic geographic position and investor-friendly legal reforms. For businesses and individuals from the United States, Europe, and Canada, understanding the regime governing the enforcement of foreign arbitration awards in the UAE is more crucial than ever. The framework—anchored by the UAE Arbitration Law and the New York Convention—offers both promising opportunities and procedural nuances. This article provides an expert overview tailored to international stakeholders, grounded in the most current legal developments as of November 2025.

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DIGITAL PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION RULES, 2025 – NOTIFIED

DIGITAL PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION RULES, 2025 – NOTIFIED

Contributors: Mr. Bhushan Shah (Partner) · Ms. Shreya Dalal (Associate Partner) Introduction The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (“MEITY”) has now formally notified the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 (“DPDP Rules” or “Rules”) on 13...

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ARBITRATION UPDATE: MADRAS HIGH COURT RECOGNISES CRYPTOCURRENCY AS PROPERTY

ARBITRATION UPDATE: MADRAS HIGH COURT RECOGNISES CRYPTOCURRENCY AS PROPERTY

In a landmark judgment delivered by the Hon’ble Madras High Court in Rhutikumari v. Zanmai Labs Pvt. Ltd. & Ors., the Court recognized cryptocurrencies as ‘property’ under Indian law, capable of being held in trust and protected via interim measures. This decision, arising from a Section 9 application under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (“Arbitration Act”), addresses the fallout from a 2024 cyberattack on the WazirX crypto exchange. It clarifies the fiduciary nature of user-exchange relationships and limits the extraterritorial application of foreign restructuring schemes, drawing on principles from global precedents on digital assets. The ruling resolves ambiguities in crypto’s legal status amid India’s evolving regulatory landscape.

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