Khaitan & Co advised India Resurgence Fund, on its acquisition of a significant majority stake in Fine Edge Engineering (housing the precision machined castings business of Ashok Iron Works Group).
In an unprecedented factual matrix, the Delhi High Court grants an order in favour of TVS Motor Company Ltd. (TVS) restraining the defendants from issuing copyright infringement threats based on two copyright registrations titled “Motion’s Fourth and Fifth Law” and “Motion’s Sixth Law”. The Defendants claimed rights over what they described as the fourth, fifth and sixth laws of motion.
Khaitan & Co advised Adventz Developers LLP on the formation of a 50:50 joint venture with Nobilia International GmbH (“Nobilia”), a German company within the Nobilia group, which is primarily engaged in the business of kitchen and other furniture manufacturing.
Khaitan & Co advised Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, a leader in automotive, farm, and services businesses and Mahindra Last Mile Mobility Ltd (MLMML), on a ~INR 322 crores primary fundraise into M&M’s last mile mobility arm, MLMML, at a valuation of INR 10,822 crores.
TVS Holdings Ltd. and TVS Motor Company Ltd. ("TVS") have secured a significant trademark victory against "TVS Bar and Restaurant" in Karnataka, reinforcing the strength and distinctiveness of the TVS brand. What made the infringement particularly egregious was not merely the adoption of the name "TVS", but also the use of a strikingly similar font and stylization that closely mirrored TVS's well-established trade dress.
Khaitan & Co advised IIRM Holdings India Ltd (“IIRM”) and its promoters in connection with the proposed primary investment by Carpediem Capital and Sanshi Fund-I in IIRM by way of subscription to a combination of equity shares and fully convertible warrants. The investment is subject to receipt of IIRM’s shareholders’ approval and other applicable regulatory approvals.
Khaitan & Co successfully represented OpenAI Inc and OpenAI OpCo (collectively known as OpenAI), the developers of ChatGPT, in a landmark copyright dispute brought by an Indian news agency, ANI Media (ANI) before the Delhi High Court. In a significant and precedent-setting ruling dated 24 July 2026, Justice Amit Bansal dismissed ANI’s application for an interim injunction against OpenAI.
Khaitan & Co advised Bain Capital on its acquisition (through its affiliates Integral Investments Asia IV Ltd and BCPE Wellbeing Holdco Two Ltd) of UK’s Vitabiotics Group, comprising Omega Meyer and its subsidiaries across the United Kingdom, India, China, Egypt, Nigeria, Indonesia, the United States, Jersey, the Bahamas and Switzerland and Meyer Organics Pvt Ltd in India.
Khaitan & Co advised Hindustan Composites Ltd on sale of friction business of Hindustan Composites Ltd by way of slump sale to Rane (Madras) Ltd for a total consideration of INR 370 crores. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and other closing conditions. As part of the transaction, Rane (Madras) will also acquire the COMPO brand, and 2 plants, expanding its presence across aftermarket, fleet operator, and distribution channels.
Khaitan & Co advised BNP Paribas Cardif on its acquisition of an approximately 26% stake in IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company Ltd from Carmel Point Investments Ltd, subject to requisite approvals from the IRDAI and the Competition Commission of India.
