Why Most Loss of Profit Claims Fail in Indian Arbitration?

Authors: Mr. Samir Malik (Partner), Mr. Mahip Singh (Associate Partner) and Ms. Ayushi Pandey (Associate) Loss of profit claims are among the most frequently pleaded heads of damages in Indian construction arbitration, and among the most consistently rejected. Despite prolonged delays, extensions of time, and employer-attributable breaches, contractors routinely fail to secure compensation under this head. The principal reason is both conceptual […]

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General Newsletter – February 2026

Click here to download Welcome to the February 2026 edition of the DSK Legal Newsletter! Our commitment to keeping you informed about the latest legal developments continues. This month, we provide comprehensive updates across a wide array of practice areas, ensuring you’re well-versed in the ever-changing legal landscape. Capital Market Explore insights into current market […]

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IBC in Conflict: Navigating Moratorium, Enforcement Actions, and Statutory Priority in a Multi-Regulatory Framework

Authors: Mr. Ashish Pahariya (Partner), Ms. Anisha Kumar (Principal Associate) and  Ms. Vinita Gaud (Senior Associate) Introduction: Competing Non‑Obstante clauses and divergent objectives The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (“IBC”) which came into force on December 1, 2016, marked a decisive shift in India’s approach to insolvency and its resolution. It aimed to overcome a […]

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From Data Rooms to Consent Rooms: How M&A Due Diligence is changing in 2026?

Authors: Ms. Shubhi Ameriya (Associate Partner) and Ms. Mala Mehto (Principal Associate). I. Introduction M&A due diligence has historically been a document centric exercise. Data rooms traditionally functioned as repositories of contracts, licences, financial statements, and compliance records, with personal data appearing as incidentally embedded within those documents. The implicit assumption was that personal data […]

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Game, Set & Match Monthly – January 2026

Click here to download Welcome to the January 2026 edition of Game, Set & Match Monthly, your all-access pass to the latest legal, regulatory, and industry updates in the ever-evolving world of sports and gaming—both in India and internationally. In this issue, we cover:Gaming News & Legal Updates – Key developments in India’s online gaming regulations, global policy shifts, and […]

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Competition Law Newsletter – February 2026

Click here to download We are pleased to share with you the latest edition of the DSK Legal Competition Law Newsletter, which covers significant legal developments in the field of competition law in India. Below are the key highlights from this edition:  NCLAT COMPETITION COMMISSION OF INDIA We hope this is useful for all our readers. […]

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From Neutral Conduits to Content Architects: Redrawing the Lines of Intermediary Liability

Authors: Mr. Rishi Anand (Partner), Mr. Utkarsh Mishra (Senior Associate) and Ms. Deeksha Dubey (Associate) Introduction The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (“AI”) has profoundly altered the digital landscape, fading the long-standing legal distinctions between content originators, AI developers, and online intermediaries. Statutory safe harbour protections, i.e., legal immunity that shields intermediaries from liability for […]

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Limitation of Rights vs. Limitation of Claims: Enforceability of Time Caps in M&A transaction documents 

Authors: Ms. Mala Mehto (Principal Associate) and Ms. Sumedha Tewari (Associate) In M&A transaction documents such as share purchase agreements (“SPAs”), the parties generally allocate transactional risk by negotiating differentiated indemnity survival periods or time caps for various categories of claims. Breaches of fundamental warranties and claims arising from fraud or wilful misconduct are often […]

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