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Defence Dispatch - January 2026

Welcome to the first edition of Defence Dispatch, Ikigai Law's new monthly newsletter on India's defence sector. It will track in one place, the developments that are reshaping defence policy, defence manufacturing...

India Government

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Ikigai Law

Legislative Overview: The Offshore Areas Mineral (Prevention Of Illegal Mining And Transportation) Rules, 2026

The Ministry of Mines formally notified the Offshore Areas Mineral (Prevention of Illegal Mining and Transportation) Rules, 2026, on February 3, 2026.

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

Union Budget 2026 - Indirect Tax Proposals

The application of the Customs Act, 1962 is proposed to be extended to international waters/ high seas for the purposes of fishing and fishing related activities by an Indian-flagged fishing vessel.

KC

Khaitan & Co LLP

RBI Releases FEMA 2026 Export-Import Trade Regulations: What Businesses Need To Know

In its consistent effort to promote cross border trade and ease of doing business, the Reserve Bank of India (‘RBI') initially floated the draft export and import regulations and directions on 2 July 2024...

India International

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Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan

A Reset Of India's Export Import Rules

India International

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Obhan & Associates

Vessel-Sharing Agreements And The Boundaries Of Competition Law Enforcement

India Anti-trust

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Legitpro Law

TPM Newsletter: December 2025 - Redefining Blue Economy Through Sustainable Harnessing Of Fisheries In The Exclusive Economic Zone Rules, 2025

India International

TC

TPM Consultants

Madras High Court Directs That Every Employer Under The Apprentice Act, 1961 Must Formulate An Apprenticeship Policy Even If There Is A General Ban On Recruitment

India Transport

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JSA

Indian Maritime Reform 2025: How India's New Bills Of Lading And Ports Act Embrace Modern Governance Leaving Colonial Legacy Behind

India Transport

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Lexplosion Solutions Private Limited

TPM Newsletter: October 2025 - Agreement On Fisheries Subsidies: An Overview

India International

TC

TPM Consultants

Strengthening India's Port Sector With The Indian Ports Act, 2025

India Transport

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JSA

White Paper Accelerating India's Electric Vehicle Transition: Regulatory Insights And Strategic Partnerships For Manufacturing And Infrastructure

India Transport

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Dentons Link Legal

India Business Bulletin (August 2025)

India Government

Archer & Angel

Modernizing India's Maritime Sector: The Coastal Shipping Act, 2025

India Transport

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

Key Highlights For The Union Budget 2026-2027: Energy, Infrastructure And Natural Resources

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CMS INDUSLAW

The 2026 Legal Mandate (Video)

India Law Performance

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Counselect Services Pvt. Ltd.

SEBI (Stock Brokers) Regulations, 2026: A Structural Reset Of India's Broking Regulatory Framework

India Commercial

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

India Rolls Out CNAP In 2026: Official Caller Name Display To Fight Spam, Powered By KYC Databases And Privacy Opt-Out

India Media & IT

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Khurana and Khurana

Acquisition Finance In India: RBI's 2026 Framework Reshapes LBO Structuring

PL

Pioneer Legal

MSC Elsa 3 Fallout: Kerala High Court Moves To Secure Victims' Claims Through Sister Ship Arrest

On May 25, 2025, the container ship MSC Elsa 3, registered in Liberia, sank about 38 nautical miles (around 70 km) southwest of Kochi. The ship took on water in one of its cargo holds...

India Transport

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

India's Maritime Bills 2024 And Their Impact On Trade And Infrastructure

India's maritime trade is a daily spectacle of cargo ships navigating global routes. Yet, complex regulations and infrastructure challenges impede its full potential.

India Transport

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Kings & Alliance LLP

We are pleased to announce that our firm is the exclusive contributor of the India Chapter in the Chambers Shipping Global Practice Guide 2024.

India Transport

PL

Phoenix Legal

Breaking Down The Amendments To The IFSCA Ship Leasing Framework

The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) issued the Framework for Ship Leasing, vide Circular No. F. No. 496/IFSCA/FC/SLF/2022-23/001 dated 16 August 2022, as amended and updated from time to time, (Shipping Framework) as an initiative towards establishing a global shipping industry in India.

KC

Khaitan & Co LLP

April 2025 Legal Roundup: Maritime, Insurance & Insolvency Dispute Insights From Indian Courts

India Insolvency

SC

K Singhania & Co

Amendment To FMC Rules: Use Of In-flight Wi-Fi On Domestic Flights

India Transport

AP

Alpha Partners

Customs And GST Alert - April 2025

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Vaish Associates Advocates

RBI Releases Draft Trade Regulations And Directions 2025 Governing Export And Import

India International

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Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan

GST On Transport: Rates, HSN Code & Freight Charges

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Vakilsearch

The Carriage Of Goods By Sea Bill, 2024: A Landmark Reform For India's Maritime Trade

India Transport

PL

Phoenix Legal

Revitalizing India's Shipbuilding Industry – An Overview

India Transport

PL

Phoenix Legal

DoT Paves Way For In-Flight Wi-Fi

India Transport

KC

Khaitan & Co LLP

Navigating Legal Waters: Rights And Remedies For Indian Ports And Terminals

India Transport

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S&R Associates

Bombay HC Clarifies Time Charterers' Liability In Maritime Disputes

India Transport

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ZBA

Revitalizing India's Shipbuilding Industry – An Overview

India's shipbuilding industry stands at a crucial crossroads, poised for transformation amid evolving global and domestic dynamics. This article examines the sector's challenges, policy shifts, and the path to its resurgence.

India Transport

PL

Phoenix Legal

DoT Paves Way For In-Flight Wi-Fi

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has amended the Flight and Maritime Connectivity Rules, 2018 (Rules), through the Flight and Maritime Connectivity (Amendment) Rules, 2024 (Amendment)...

India Transport

KC

Khaitan & Co LLP

Navigating Legal Waters: Rights And Remedies For Indian Ports And Terminals

On February 23, 2024, the Orissa High Court allowed the arrest of a vessel, M.V. Debi (IMO 9616735, "Vessel") in an admiralty suit filed by Paradip International Cargo Terminal Pvt. Ltd. for enforcement of its maritime lien ...

India Transport

SA

S&R Associates

Bombay HC Clarifies Time Charterers' Liability In Maritime Disputes

Can a vessel owned by a time charterer be arrested under the Admiralty Act to satisfy a maritime claim against such time charterer?

India Transport

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ZBA

India Transport

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JSA

Limitation Of Liability - Whether The Right To Limit Liability Is Absolute - Dehors Fault On Part Of The Vessel Owner. Applicable Limitation Regime – 1976 Convention Or 1996 Protocol – Bombay High Court

The above issue was considered by the Bombay High Court in the case of Nordlake Gmbh V. Union of India through the Indian Navy.

India Transport

SL

Sochannam Legal

Maintainability Of Sister Ship Arrest On The Premise That Both Vessels Are Managed/operated By The Same Entity, While Each Ship Is Owned By Distinct One Ship Company – Bombay High Court

Can a sister ship arrest be maintained on the premise that both vessels are managed/operated by the same entity, while each ship is owned by distinct one ship company.

India Transport

SL

Sochannam Legal

Outsourced IT Services Termination: Navigating The Rough Seas

You are a company that has eagerly outsourced its IT services function, expecting significant improvements in efficiency and ROI.

India Employment

CC

Counsel & Co

Comparative Case Study Of S.S. Lotus, UK vs. Norway And North Sea Continental Shelf Case In Regards To Customary International Law.

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the main judicial body of the United Nations, and it settles disagreements between member states of the United Nations.

India Transport

Ka

Khurana and Khurana

Consequences Of Breach Of Class Warranties In A Hull & Machinery Claim – Supreme Court Of India

India Insurance

SL

Sochannam Legal

Increased Antitrust Scrutiny Of The Ship Lining Industry: Tailwinds Of Global Convergence

India Anti-trust

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Luthra and Luthra Law Offices India

Joint Petition Under IBC Not Maintainable If The Operational Creditors Do Not Fulfil The Threshold Of Rs. 1 Crore Individually

India Insolvency

PL

Phoenix Legal

Navigating The Murky Waters Of Maritime Infrastructure Investment Arbitration In India – Need For A Tailored Mechanism

India Litigation

KP

Kachwaha & Partners

Navigating New Horizons: The Opportune Moment For Financial Institutions To Sail The Oceans Of Indian Financial Market

PL

Phoenix Legal

India Transport

PL

Phoenix Legal

United India Marine Services v M.V. Kumar

India Transport

RP

Renata Partners

Bills Of Lading: Basic Concepts And Issues

India Transport

MA

Metalegal Advocates

Merchanting Trade In India

India International

MA

Metalegal Advocates

Maritime & Shipping Law Insights Sail With Us! - February 2023

Worldwide Transport

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TMT Law Practice

Admiralty Jurisdiction Over A Vessel Which Is Neither A Party To The Suit Nor Was Arrested

India Transport

RP

Renata Partners

Applicability Of Admiralty Act On Vessels Registered Under Inland Vessels Act

India Transport

RP

Renata Partners

Award Relying On Evidence Filed After Conclusion Of Arguments Is Patently Illegal: Secretary To The Government Of India, Ministry Of Shipping, Road Transport And Highways v The Additional Commissioner, Nagpur

India Litigation

TC

Tuli & Co

Sauce For The Goose Is Sauce For The Gander – Determining Priority Of Costs And Interests On Wages

India Transport

RP

Renata Partners

Swedish Club v. V8 Pool Inc.

India Employment

RP

Renata Partners

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