Supreme Court Reaffirms Strict Procedural Compliance U.P. Gangster Law Cases

In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court of India has quashed the proceedings against an alleged gangster, Gabbar Singh, under the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986, due to severe procedural irregularities in the preparation and submission of the Gang Chart. The Court emphasized that when the law mandates a particular procedure,... Read More

March 20, 2026

Allahabad High Court Seeks Explanation for Trial Judge’s Failure to Discuss Victim’s Injury Report in POCSO Acquittal Judgment

Court Criticizes Lapse in Considering Key Evidence in POCSO Case Acquittal. The Allahabad High Court has expressed serious concerns over a trial judge’s failure to discuss the victim’s injury report in a POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) Act case, where the accused was acquitted. Taking strong exception to this oversight, the Court has... Read More

March 19, 2026

SAMHI Hotels Will Acquire 70 Percent Stake in RARE India

SAMHI Hotels Limited has announced its plan to acquire a 70% majority stake in RARE India, marking a significant expansion into the experiential leisure segment. The acquisition represents a strategic move by SAMHI Hotels to diversify its portfolio and tap into the growing demand for heritage hotels, retreats, and experiential stays. Antares Legal’s Role in... Read More

Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, India.

March 17, 2026

Petroleum Ministry Drafts Petroleum and Natural Gas Rules of 2025

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM) has played a key role in advising the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on the drafting of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Rules, 2025 (“Rules”), following the introduction of the Oilfield (Regulation and Development) Amendment Act, 2025. The new legislation introduces significant changes to the petroleum sector, including the requirement... Read More

March 5, 2026

President Appoints New Governors for West Bengal, Delhi, and Bihar

The reshuffle was triggered by the resignation of Dr. C.V. Ananda Bose, the Governor of West Bengal, which has been formally accepted by the President. In his place, R.N. Ravi, who previously served as the Governor of Tamil Nadu, has been moved to take charge of West Bengal. Read More

India Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Finland's President Dr. Alexander Stubb in New Delhi.

March 5, 2026

India-Finland Formalise Strategic Partnership During President Stubb’s State Visit

During the visit, Prime Minister Modi and President Stubb jointly inaugurated the 11th edition of the Raisina Dialogue, one of India’s leading geopolitical conferences, where Stubb delivered the inaugural keynote address as chief guest. Read More

India PM Narendra Modi held talks with Canada PM Mark Carney in New Delhi.

March 2, 2026

India and Canada Reset Ties With PM Mark Carney’s India Visit

At the heart of the joint statement is a massive expansion of energy cooperation. Both nations, recognizing their complementary roles as energy powers, have re-launched the Canada–India Ministerial Energy Dialogue. Read More

March 2, 2026

MoD Signs INR 5083 Crore Deals for HAL’s ALH Mk-III Helicopters, Russian VL-Shtil Missiles

The $240 million (₹2,901 crore) contract for six ALH Mk-III (MR) helicopters has been awarded to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) under the Buy (Indian–Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured) category. Read More

Indian Air Force Excercise Vayushakti 2026,

February 27, 2026

Indian Air Force Conducts ‘Vayushakti-26’ at Pokhran, Showcases Full-Spectrum Combat Power

Indian Air Force Vavy Shakti Exercise: Pokhran/Jaisalmer, February 27, 2026: The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Thursday successfully conducted Exercise ‘Vayushakti-26’ at the Pokhran Field Firing Range, delivering a sweeping demonstration of combat readiness, joint operational synergy, and technological prowess across the full spectrum of air operations. Read More