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'Sadgamaya' as the name suggests is the path to righteousness, truth and reality!! This has been the motive with which the Sadgamaya group was formed. I joined this group sometime in 2017 and since then has seen it grow, flourish and prosper with the increase in number of legal luminaries joining this group. The group ensures exchange of legal information, updates as well as spreading knowledge. Sadgamaya held its 8th anniversary celebrations on 23rd Nov at Taj Ambassador in the presence of almost 300 members joining in from Law Firms, Inhouse Counsels, Foreign Law Firms, Senior Counsels and most importantly in the august presence of the Hon'ble Attorney General of India. Cheers to the Host Committee Manish Lamba , Alok Kumar , Rajiv Arora , Sachin Kalra and all others who contributed their bit to ensure a successful annual event with so much enthusiasm, vigour and meticulous preparations!! It was wonderful meeting and catching up with our dear friends Sampadaa Narrang Jahnavi Upadhyay Goviind Vijay Ajay Bhargava Kaushik Moitra Pranav Mehra Ojasvita Srivastava Nandita Khurana and many others!! Shantanu Malik Anil Tiwari Jyoti Kumar Chaudhary Rohit Jolly Aham Saha Hammurabi & Solomon Partners

Hammurabi & Solomon Partners is delighted to announce the promotions of several team members whose dedication, expertise, and hard work have been instrumental in our firm’s success. Rohit Jolly has been promoted to Associate Partner, while Yashodhara Burmon Roy steps into the role of Principal Associate. Sonali Khanna has advanced to Senior Associate II, and Bheeni Goyal, Pranshu Singh, and Aeshwarya Sisodia have all been elevated to Senior Associates. Sidharth Sharma takes on the position of Senior Associate Designate, Nishi Kashyap has been promoted to Associate II, and Vanshika Gupta, Prateek Singh, Nikita S., and Prakarti Shrivastava have all been elevated to Associates. These milestones reflect the hard work and passion each individual has shown in shaping not just their careers but also the future of our firm. We are excited to see them thrive in their new roles and contribute even more to our shared vision. #CareerGrowth #Teamwork #Promotions #H&S #HammurabiSolomon

At Hammurabi & Solomon Partners we are one family! It feels amazing to be a part of an organization that truly values the mental well-being of its team—both in and out of the workplace. At H&S, it's not just about the work we do, but the relationships we build along the way. The recent retreat was a perfect reminder of how much this organization cares about fostering genuine connections and prioritizing bonding. It's rare to find a workplace that practices what it preaches when it comes to creating a fair, supportive, and positive work culture. I’m thankful every day to be part of a team that invests in its people and promotes a work environment that encourages both personal and professional growth. Here’s to many more experiences like this and to being part of such an amazing organization! Thank you Shweta Bharti ma’am, Jyoti Kumar Chaudhary sir, Anil Tiwari sir, Shantanu Malik sir, Sonali Khanna and HR Com & Yellow Wire Consulting for planning and executing this wonderful retreat! #Grateful #WorkCulture #EmployeeWellbeing #MentalHealthMatters

It was wonderful to take a day out of our work schedules to unwind and bond together in the serenity with some fun and games!! We explored different dimensions of each other, different facets which we otherwise miss to notice in the day to day rig marole!! The energy and enthusiasm of the team was infectious and some of it rubbed on us, the not so young ones as well!! All thanks to the hard work of the Organising Committee constituting Sonali Khanna , RACHNA KAKKAR , Kawaljeet Kaur who were ably supported by our most esteemed consultants Jogesh Sharma and Muskan Aggarwal Yellow Wire Consulting to put the entire event together!! Hammurabi & Solomon Partners

⚖️ We’re delighted to share an insightful article authored by our Partner, Ms. Khushboo Kataruka, published on Mondaq, titled "Meaning Of 'Court' In Domestic Arbitration: A Conundrum That Needs To Be Simplified." This piece explores the nuanced legal debate surrounding the definition of "court" under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, and the evolving jurisprudence on jurisdiction in domestic arbitration. From landmark rulings in BALCO to the proposed amendments in the 2024 Arbitration Act, the article provides a detailed analysis of the dichotomy between "seat of arbitration" and "cause of action" jurisdictions, shedding light on judicial precedents and legislative developments. 🔗 Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/dmmU62G2 Read the article to uncover how these proposed changes aim to resolve longstanding ambiguities and their implications for stakeholders in arbitration. #ArbitrationLaw #LegalInsights #HammurabiSolomon #DisputeResolution

Recently had the wonderful albeit brief opportunity to attend the annual conference held by Corporate Counsel Association of India (CCAI) at #Munnar, #Kerala. Reached directly from Dubai to Kochi and then joined the group of General Counsels and Leading Lawyers from different parts of the Country, to travel to Munnar together. Munnar is a picturesque hill station about 3 hours by road from Kochi and is surrounded by rolling hills with beautiful tea plantations. I shared my thoughts in the Opening Session on the basic foundation of our Constitution, Sovereign, Socialist, Democratic and Republic, which provides for Rule of Law and ensures safeguarding the liberties of Citizens as well as their fundamental rights. It also provides for independent authority of state and its powers to legislate. It ensures achievements of socialist goals through distributive justice as well. There were introductory remarks from the stalwarts like, Mr. Badrinath Durvasula Mr. Balakrishna Gopalakrishnan Mr. Manish Lamba, Mr. Karan Singh Chandhiok and Ms. Deepika Chaudhry. The rest of the sessions were very engaging and informative and there were many takeaways from the varied discussions on interesting and upcoming issues. My colleagues Mr. Shantanu Malik and Mr.Rohit Jolly also participated in the conference and had wonderful interactions with all the attendees!! Kudos to Mr. Sunil Patel for an incredibly organised conference in such beautiful locale and too impeccably. It was wonderful meeting with all our old and new friends from the fraternity, notably Parveen Jain Priyanshu Pandey Lajita Rajesh Swastica Goswami Mirul Bhavsar Sanjay Gulati Rabindra Purohit Nikhil Guliani Mohit Kapoor Sunita Jagtiani Pranav Mehra, Vishalam Lamba, Ashish Jain Nishant Nandan Sandhya Kumari Ragghu Tandon Prabhu Tandon, Prahlad Singh and many others!!

🌟 Honoured to Speak at the 46th Annual Conference of the Association of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists 🌟 On November 22, 2024, at the India Habitat Centre, Delhi, I had the privilege of addressing a gathering of over 200 medical practitioners at the 46th Annual Conference organized by the Association of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of India (AOGD). My talk centred around educating medical practitioners on the essential elements carved out by Courts in different judicial pronouncements with respect to criminal aspects of Medical Negligence. I apprised the medical practitioners about the leading decisions rendered by the Supreme Court in Jacob Mathew vs State of Punjab and Dr. Suresh Gupta vs. v. Govt of NCT of Delhi and elaborated on the principles established in these judgments. Subsequently, I shed light on the different penal provisions governing criminal medical negligence brought out by the newly enacted, Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 which came into force on 01.07.2024. Finally, I provided a comparative analysis between the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the BNS, emphasizing both their similarities and differences. It was truly enriching to engage with doctors, and I look forward to more such opportunities on the intersection of law and medicine! #medicolegalconference #medicalnegligence #medicalpractitioners #gyanecologistsandlaw

Glad to attend the satisfying gala evening, hosted by Sadgamaya at Taj Vivanta Ambassador, New Delhi. An evening filled with heartful candid chats with colleagues and friends of legal fraternity. An occasion to catch up with plenty of acquaintances, and have human touch with them. Really enriched meeting with seniors and peers. It's a rare feet for Sadgamaya to continue prospering in its journey, and fostering human touch amongst members. A big shout out for SADGAMAYA. Manish Lamba Alok Kumar Shweta Bharti Goviind Vijay Shantanu Malik Rajiv Arora

Doing Land Due Diligences in India comes up with its own myriad challenges and I gained valuable insights from my extensive experience in recently conducting due diligence on 400 acres of land across diverse locations including Goa, Delhi, Mangalore, and Ayodhya. The process involved thorough searches related to ownership, title verification, zoning, litigation, encumbrances, government acquisition, and obtaining necessary statutory clearances and approvals. Each jurisdiction presented its own unique set of challenges: Goa posed particular difficulties due to the applicability of Portuguese law(pre and post liberation of Goa), applicable / governed the land ownership and transfers in the region. In Ayodhya, we encountered complexities related to lands owned by religious Trusts or Maths, where identifying rightful owners was challenging—particularly in cases where no formal title documents existed or ownership changed following the death of a spiritual leader (Guru). In Delhi, when dealing with agricultural land, we had to secure the necessary permissions from relevant authorities. This process involved visits to archive offices, meeting with local village administrative officers (Patwaris). Although online searches and digital documentation platforms are useful, they are not sufficient for comprehensive due diligence or title verification. Physical verification, including visits to revenue offices and obtaining certified copies of records, remains a crucial part of the process. In summary, my experience reaffirmed that despite advancements in digital record-keeping, thorough due diligence still relies heavily on physical verification and localized administrative engagement, especially when dealing with the diverse legal and regulatory challenges across different jurisdictions. #landduediligences #titlesearches #realestate #realestatedd #lifeoflawyer #HammurabiandSolomon Aeshwarya Sisodia

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has imposed a ₹213-crore penalty on Meta, citing abuse of dominance through WhatsApp’s 2021 Privacy Policy. This ruling addresses anti-competitive practices in digital markets, emphasizing fairness and consumer protection. The CCI identified Meta's dominance in Over-the-Top (OTT) messaging and online display advertising. WhatsApp’s Privacy Policy, which mandated data sharing with Meta, was deemed unfair, restricting user choice and reinforcing monopolistic practices. As part of the ruling, Meta must revise the policy to allow users the option to opt out of data sharing for advertising and is restricted from leveraging WhatsApp user data for advertising purposes for five years. The decision aligns with the principles of the The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act), emphasizing the importance of transparent, user-consent-based data practices. It also highlights the growing intersection of competition law and data privacy law, setting a precedent for fair market competition and responsible data-sharing. Meta has indicated plans to appeal the decision, but the ruling has been widely welcomed as a step toward safeguarding consumer rights and fostering competition in the digital economy. Read the full order attached. We look forward to hearing your thoughts on this significant development. #CompetitionLaw #DataPrivacy #CCIRuling #DigitalMarkets #UserRights #HammurabiSolomon