Vaishnavi Chillakuru is a Counsel in the Dispute Resolution practice group. She specializes in all kinds of civil litigation, arbitrations and has experience dealing in matters across sectors such as pharmaceuticals, power generation, engineering, construction, information technology, hospitality and banking and financial services.
Khaitan & Co advised Reliance Industries Ltd ("RIL") in connection with its strategic partnership with Meta Platforms, Inc. (“Meta”) for the development of Meta’s first AI-enabled data centre in India. Pursuant to the partnership, RIL will develop a built-to-suit 168 MW hyperscale data centre in Jamnagar, Gujarat, which Meta will lease to support its artificial intelligence and computing requirements.
Khaitan & Co advised and successfully represented the Jindal Steel Ltd (“JSL”) in contesting the demand of INR 153.55 Crores sought by the Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company Ltd.
Khaitan & Co advised TVS Supply Chain Solutions Ltd on the formation of a joint venture in India with the ALA Group, an Italy-based aerospace and defence supply-chain integrator, to address opportunities in India’s fast-growing aerospace and defence logistics sectors. TVS SCS will hold a 51% stake in the joint venture, while A.L.A S.p.A (through its subsidiary) will own the remaining 49%.
On 22 May 2026, the MoYAS notified two sets of rules under the NSG Act.
SC in Punjab State Power Corporation Limited v Talwandi Sabo Power Limited & Ors., 2026 INSC 515 , set aside the order of the APTEL and restored the penalty order of the PSERC against TSPL, confirming a penalty of approximately INR 162 crores payable to PSPCL for failure to demonstrate declared capacity.
The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, in Dineshchand Surana v UCO Bank, 2026 INSC 579 (Surana), examined the interplay between the moratorium provisions under Part III of the IBC code and proceedings for dishonour of cheque under Section 138 of the NI Act.
MNRE Proposes One-Time Relief Package for Renewable Energy Capacities Awaiting Signing of Power Purchase Agreements
Represented and successfully defended SKS Ispat & Power Ltd and its directors before Special Judge (PC Act) (CBI) (Coal Block Cases), Rouse Avenue District Court, New Delhi in a criminal case registered by CBI alleging that the company and its promoters / directors criminally conspired and misrepresented to the screening committee under the Ministry of Coal and obtained allocation of coal block in favour of SKS Ispat & Power Ltd.
