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The Supreme Court of India’s judgment in In Re: Summoning Advocates who give legal opinion or represent parties during investigation of cases dated 31 October 2025 has delivered a historic clarification on advocate-client privilege. The verdict is a landmark win for the independent bar, setting rigorous safeguards against investigative intrusion. 

The onset of the COVID‑19 pandemic dramatically reshaped consumer shopping habits, making ultra-fast delivery not just preferred but, in many cases, a necessity. This shift fueled the rapid rise of quick commerce, attracting significant investor interest and expanding beyond its original focus on food and related products. Today, quick commerce platforms are venturing into cosmetics, apparel, personal care, electronics and more, capitalising on the growing appetite for convenience. 

Earlier this year, the Tamil Nadu Gaming Authority introduced the Tamil Nadu Online Gaming Authority (Real Money Games) Regulations 2025 (2025 Regulations) under the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Act 2022 (TN Act). 

Indian family businesses have dominated the Indian economy for several decades leading to a history of innovation and entrepreneurship. They are the backbone of the Indian economy and immensely contribute towards nation building and our international standing. They provide employment to millions and house within its fold the grit, hard work and talent of its founders and of the many that contribute to bringing the business to where it stands today.

In a significant development for satellite communication in India, Amazon's Project Kuiper and Starlink submitted applications to the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (“IN-SPACE”) in July 2024 seeking landing rights in India to deploy their global low-earth orbit satellite constellation capacities.

The private coaching market in India has grown rapidly over the last decade. It recorded a market revenue of USD 7 billion in December 2022 and is projected to reach USD 16.16 billion by 2028. With about 250 million students in K-12, comprising almost 25% of the world’s school going students, India is one of the largest markets for the coaching industry.

The conviction of Sam Bankman-Fried by a New York jury earlier this month cannot be seen in isolation. WeWork, another fast-growing company with an innovative business model and backed by leading investors, is heading for bankruptcy.