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New Delhi, December 22, 2025: Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan Attorneys (“LKS”) advised Inox Clean Energy Limited (“Inox”), a part of the INOXGFL Group, in relation to its acquisition of a 1,337 MW renewable energy platform from Macquarie Corporate Holdings Pty Limited (“Macquarie”) and other shareholders. The platform comprises of a diversified renewable energy portfolio of wind, solar and hybrid projects, with around 800 MW currently operational across multiple Indian states. LKS acted as legal counsel to Inox and advised on the transaction structure, cross border regulatory aspects, competition law, tax implications and negotiation of transaction documents. The LKS team co-ordinated with and worked alongside Standard Chartered Bank and Lathams & Watkins LLP, towards getting the parties aligned on the transaction. The transaction team, leading strategic negotiations and overall transaction management comprised of Kunal Arora (Partner), Siddharth Sawhney (Partner), Anupam Misra (Associate Partner), Mitushi Garg (Principal Associate) and Ria Mehta (Associate). The tax related aspects in relation to the transaction were advised upon by a team comprising of Karanjot Singh Khurana (Partner), Harshit Khurana (Associate Partner), Giridhar Vasudevan (Principal Associate) and Rishabh Bhatia (Senior Associate). The competition law team comprised of Neelambera Sandeepan (Partner), Charms Mathews (Senior Associate) and Rohan Zaveri (Associate). The combined expertise of the LKS teams enabled Inox to execute the transaction documents in a time-bound manner and ensured that the transaction aligned with Inox’s long-term growth objective. Macquarie and other selling shareholders were represented by Latham & Watkins LLP, Singapore. This acquisition marks a significant leap in Inox’s vision to strengthen its presence in the renewable sector and significantly accelerates its growth trajectory, positioning the company to achieve its 3 GW capacity target by FY26. About Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan attorneys Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan (LKS) is a premier full-service law firm in India, specializing in areas such as corporate & M&A/PE, dispute resolution, taxation and intellectual property. The firm, through its 14 offices across India, works closely on Corporate, M&A, litigation and commercial law matters, advising and representing clients both in India and abroad. Over the last 4 decades the firm has worked with over 15,500 clients which range from start-ups, small & medium enterprises, to large Indian corporates and multinational companies. The professionals within the firm bring diverse experience to service clients across sectors such as automobiles, aviation, consumer electronics, e-commerce and retail, energy, EPC, financial services, FMCG, hospitality, IT/ITeS, logistics, metals, mining, online gaming, pharma and healthcare, real estate and infra, telecom and media, and textiles. The firm takes pride in the value-based, client-focused approach that combines knowledge of the law with industry experience to design bespoke legal solutions. The firm’s driving principles to achieve our vision are integrity, knowledge and passion.   For more details contact:  Arnab Bhattacharya   +91 8287613705  [email protected]    Sakshi Sharma +91 9521867484 [email protected] www.lakshmisri.com       

Saraf and Partners acted as legal counsel to Megaport Limited (“Megaport”), a leading Australian networks company, in its strategic acquisition of 100% equity stake in Extreme Infocom Private Limited (“Extreme IX”), India’s leading internet exchange provider, for an undisclosed sum from its parent entity, Extreme Labs AD, a Bulgaria-headquartered software and network engineering company that incubated the Extreme IX platform. The transaction team was led by Vaibhav Kakkar (Senior Partner) and Snigdhaneel Satpathy (Partner) and consisted of Shirin Singh (Senior Associate) and Ishaan Gupta (Associate), with support from Suraj Kumar (Associate). Gangesh Verma (Principal Associate) provided crucial support on regulatory aspects of the deal. The due diligence team was led by Vaibhav Kakkar (Senior Partner) and Snigdhaneel Satpathy (Partner), and consisted of Shirin Singh (Senior Associate), Ishaan Gupta (Associate), Samiksha Bhargava (Associate) and Devansh Sehgal (Associate). The seller, Extreme Labs AD, was advised by Bulgarian law firm CasePro. Trilegal advised the seller on closing-related and certain other aspects of this deal. The Trilegal team was led by Nikhil Sachdeva (Partner) and consisted of Madhur Patel (Associate) and C.N. Yashwanth (Associate).

In today’s fast-paced digital age, the boundaries between work and personal life have nearly disappeared. Smartphones buzz late into the night, emails arrive at odd hours, and employees feel pressured to stay constantly available even during weekends, holidays, or personal time. This “always-on” culture has fueled stress, burnout, and a decline in mental well-being across professions. To address this growing concern, Lok Sabha MP Supriya Sule, from the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar), introduced the Right to Disconnect Bill, 2025 during the winter session of Parliament. The bill aims to give employees the legal right to switch off from work after hours and protect them from penalties for doing so. A. Key Provisions of the Bill Employees can refuse after-hours communication The Bill grants employees the right to ignore work-related calls, messages, emails, or instructions once their shift ends. No disciplinary action for not responding If an employee chooses not to respond after office hours, the employer cannot penalize or discipline them for it. Overtime pay for after-hours work If an employee voluntarily responds to work-related communication after hours, they are entitled to overtime pay at the normal wage rate. After-hours communication only if mutually agreed Employers can contact workers after office hours only when both parties have mutually agreed upon a communication window. Establishment of an Employees’ Welfare Authority The Bill proposes the creation of a new authority responsible for: enforcing the right to disconnect conducting baseline studies supporting negotiations on after-hour engagement monitoring compliance across organizations with 10+ employees Counseling services for stress & burnout To support mental health, the government would provide access to counseling services helping employees maintain a healthy work–life balance. Digital detox centres The Bill suggests forming digital detox centers to help individuals reduce harmful screen habits and manage digital overload. Penalties for non-compliance Companies violating the provisions may face sanctions amounting to 1% of the total employee remuneration, a meaningful financial deterrent.   B. Why the Bill Matters The modern workforce is grappling with rising stress, burnout, anxiety, and work-induced fatigue. Remote work and digital tools, while beneficial, have blurred the line between “office hours” and “after hours.” Employees often feel pressured to stay available at all times, leading to: reduced mental well-being lack of personal time exhaustion and overwork disrupted family relationships productivity drops The Right to Disconnect Bill seeks to rebuild a healthy boundary between professional and personal life. By protecting an employee’s off-duty hours, the Bill encourages better mental health, improved job satisfaction, and greater overall well-being. C. Global Precedents Several countries have already adopted the right to disconnect, recognizing its importance in the digital era: France pioneered it in 2017. Portugal prohibits employers from contacting workers after hours. Australia passed its own right-to-disconnect legislation in 2023. India’s proposed bill follows these international trends and adds unique measures like counseling services and digital detox centers. D. Conclusion The Right to Disconnect Bill, 2025 reflects a growing recognition of the need to protect employees from the pressures of a hyper-connected work culture. Even if it does not become law soon, it sparks an important national conversation about work life balance, mental health, digital well-being, and the rights of employees in a technology-driven age. Co-authored by Neeraj Vyas, Partner ([email protected]) and Mehak Chadha, Associate ([email protected]).

King Stubb & Kasiva (KSK) is pleased to announce a positive development in the personality rights suit filed on behalf of Shri Pawan Kalyan, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and celebrated actor. On December 12, 2025, the Delhi High Court, presided over by Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora, directed major social media intermediaries, Meta, Google and X, to examine and act on complaints relating to unauthorised commercial use of Shri Kalyan’s persona within one week, and to communicate any reservations they may have directly to him. The matter has been listed for further consideration on December 22, 2025. The suit underscores the growing importance of safeguarding personality rights in a rapidly expanding digital landscape. The Court’s directions reflect an encouraging emphasis on accountability and responsible content management across online platforms, helping to ensure meaningful protection of an individual’s name, likeness and identity. King Stubb & Kasiva welcomes the Court’s proactive stance and remains committed to advancing the protection of personality rights and digital identities for public figures and private individuals alike. The firm remains committed to championing personality rights and safeguarding digital identities for public figures and private individuals, as part of its broader focus on technology law, digital rights, and intellectual property protection.   For media enquiries, please contact: Shruti Thapa Contact No – 9101333234, [email protected] For more information visit https://ksandk.com/contact-us/ / [email protected]