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2026 SCC Vol. 5 Part 2: Key Supreme Court Cases on Criminal procedure, Environment Law, & Transfer of Property

Explore the latest Supreme Court Cases in 2026 SCC Vol. 5 Part 2 on investigation, environmental impact assessment, mortgage by conditional sale, and more. The post 2026 SCC Vol. 5 Part 2: Key Supreme Court Cases on Criminal procedure, Environment Law, & Transfer of Property appeared first on SCC Times.

Canada high court requires disclosure of expunged police misconduct record in criminal proceedings

The Supreme Court of Canada unanimously ruled on Friday that the police must transmit an expunged misconduct record to the prosecution if it is relevant in a criminal proceeding. Civil rights group welcomed the ruling, calling it a “big win for the rights of the accused and police accountability.” Justice Sheila Martin, penning the unanimous […] The post Canada high...

State judge blocks Virginia assault weapons ban days before taking effect

A Virginia judge issued a preliminary injunction Thursday that bars the Virginia State Police from enforcing a newly passed assault weapons ban, halting the law six days before it was set to take effect. Lancaster County Circuit Court Judge John Martin ruled in favor of the plaintiffs’ motion for an injunction on the law in […] The post State judge...

Canada Parliament urged to expand assisted dying to patients with mental illness

The Canadian Civil Liberties Association on Thursday urged the federal government to affirm the right to seek medical assistance in dying (MAiD) of patients whose sole underlying medical condition is mental illness. The statement comes after Canada’s Parliament received a report from its special joint committee, suggesting an indefinite exclusion of patients with mental illness. […] The post Canada Parliament...

John Bolton pleads guilty to retaining classified information

Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton pleaded guilty on Friday to a felony count of unlawfully retaining sensitive national security information. This development resolved a case that had been closely watched as a test of Justice Department prosecutions of President Donald Trump’s perceived political enemies. Bolton previously described the charge as a weaponization of […] The post John Bolton...

Can Internal Workplace Communications on WhatsApp Group Be Defamatory? Uganda HC Examines Qualified Privilege

Uganda High Court examined whether allegations circulated on a restricted Senior Management WhatsApp forum of the Uganda Revenue Authority were protected by qualified privilege, and whether publication of unverified allegations amounted to libel. The post Can Internal Workplace Communications on WhatsApp Group Be Defamatory? Uganda HC Examines Qualified Privilege appeared first on SCC Times.

The Mirage of the Server: Analysing the Conflict between Indian Data Sovereignty and Extraterritorial Cloud Laws

by Divyansh Godara* and Pragya Bhadana** The post The Mirage of the Server: Analysing the Conflict between Indian Data Sovereignty and Extraterritorial Cloud Laws appeared first on SCC Times.

Cambodia Supreme Court upholds treason convictions of two journalists, raising press freedom questions

Cambodia’s Supreme Court on Friday upheld the treason convictions and 14-year prison sentences of journalists Phorn Sopheap and Pheap Pheara, according to local media. The court rejected the journalists’ final appeal in a case that rights organizations and press freedom groups have claimed criminalizes reporting. The defense had asked the court to either dismiss the […] The post Cambodia Supreme...

Material Re-Expression Test: Combating Generative AI-Driven Refurbishment of Content That Has Normalised Intellectual Camouflage

by Arya Mishra* and Rudraksh Pathak** The post Material Re-Expression Test: Combating Generative AI-Driven Refurbishment of Content That Has Normalised Intellectual Camouflage appeared first on SCC Times.

SCOTUS allows Trump to end deportation protections for Haitian, Syrian refugees

The US Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the US President Donald Trump’s administration to end temporary deportation protections for hundreds of thousands of immigrants from Haiti and Syria. The 6-3 decision held that federal courts may not “second-guess” the government’s decision to end the program. The decision reverses orders from federal judges in New York […] The post SCOTUS allows...

The Right to Digital Erasure: Cryptographically Verifiable Machine Unlearning

by Shantanu Vyas* and Shambhavi Tripathi** The post The Right to Digital Erasure: Cryptographically Verifiable Machine Unlearning appeared first on SCC Times.

Whether Employer’s Intentional Assault on Employee Constitutes “Accident” Arising Out of Employment Under Employees’ Compensation Act? Karnataka HC Answers

The instant matter revolves around the applicability of Section 3(1), Employees’ Compensation Act, 1923 for claiming the compensation arising out of an accident at the workplace. The post Whether Employer’s Intentional Assault on Employee Constitutes “Accident” Arising Out of Employment Under Employees’ Compensation Act? Karnataka HC Answers appeared first on SCC Times.

US federal judge blocks DOJ from seizing medical records of transgender minors at NYC hospitals

A federal judge in New York blocked the Department of Justice (DOJ) from obtaining the sensitive medical records of transgender minors from New York City hospitals on Wednesday, granting an emergency temporary restraining order to families and patients who argued the administration’s subpoenas violated their constitutional privacy rights. The ruling came in Coe v. Blanche, […] The post US federal...

MP HC Evaluates Preliminary Objections Raised On Maintainability of Petition; Directions Issued — Held, Bhojshala Not A Jain Temple

“The issue is not related to the ‘title of the property’ but for the claim of fundamental right of worship or prayer and if the ‘disputed area’ is held to be a ‘protected monument’ under the provisions of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958, the bar under the Places of Worship Act, 1991 would not apply.”...

Hunter v. United States – the most important criminal case of the term

ICC judges sue Trump for unconstitutional sanctions against their Afghanistan and Palestine investigations

International Criminal Court (ICC) Judges Kimberly Prost, Solomy Bossa and Reine Alapini-Gansou on Wednesday sued US President Donald Trump for overstepping the boundaries of his authority in issuing sanctions to ICC officials involved in investigating crimes in Afghanistan and Palestine. The suit, filed in US District Court for the Southern District of New York, challenges […] The post ICC judges...

UN rights chief calls for independent investigations into ICE detention deaths

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on Friday called for independent investigations into dozens of deaths in US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody. He urged authorities to take immediate measures to prevent further fatalities as the number of deaths in detention continues to rise. Türk noted that at least 52 people have […] The post UN rights...

When justices wade into politics

Court rules on gun rights, immigration, and pesticide labels

We’re expecting more opinions on Monday.

Rights group urges DRC to end support for armed group over human rights violations

Amnesty International called on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) authorities on Thursday to cease their support for the Collective of Movements for Change-People’s Defense Forces (CMC-FDP), an armed group said to be backed by the Congolese army, due to its involvement in human rights abuses that may amount to war crimes. Amnesty International’s […] The post Rights group...

SAM Strengthens Infrastructure, Energy and Project Finance Practice with Appointment of Prateek Bhandari as Partner

Prateek previously worked with Khaitan & Co and with ICICI Bank Limited. Prateek holds an LL.M. in Corporate and Financial Law from Jindal Global Law School and graduated with a B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) from The WB National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata. The post SAM Strengthens Infrastructure, Energy and Project Finance Practice with Appointment of Prateek Bhandari as Partner appeared...

Courts Must Ensure “Just Compensation” Even if Conventional Head Was Omitted; Supreme Court Awards Filial Consortium to Parents of Motor Accident Victim

The Supreme Court held that courts must ensure just compensation even where a legitimate conventional head has been omitted by the courts below. Correcting such an omission, it enhanced the MACT award by granting ₹40,000 each towards filial consortium to the parents of the deceased. The post Courts Must Ensure “Just Compensation” Even if Conventional Head Was Omitted; Supreme Court...

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advises University of New South Wales in their India Campus Set up

University of New South Wales has been granted a Certificate of Registration from University Grants Commission for setting up a campus at Bengaluru The post Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advises University of New South Wales in their India Campus Set up appeared first on SCC Times.

Uganda urged to conduct investigation into detention and deportation of Kenya lawyer

Amnesty International on Tuesday urged Ugandan authorities to investigate the detention and subsequent deportation of prominent Kenyan human rights lawyer Martha Karua, which the organization described as politically motivated. Amnesty International’s regional director for East Africa, Tigere Chagutah, stated: “Martha Karua’s detention and subsequent deportation are unlawful and outrageous. They are not only a blatant […] The post Uganda urged...

US federal judge reverses federal policies on courthouse immigration arrests

A US federal judge in California on Tuesday vacated four of the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement policies, holding that immigration officials have failed to provide a legally sufficient justification for eliminating longstanding limits on civil immigration enforcement at courthouses. The court granted the plaintiffs’ motions for summary judgment, finding that the challenged policies are arbitrary […] The post US federal...

Supreme Court strikes down Hawaii limit on carrying guns onto private property

The US Supreme Court on Thursday struck down a Hawaii law requiring licensed permit holders to obtain a property owner’s express permission before carrying a firearm onto private property open to the public. In its ruling, the Court held 6-3 that the rule violates the Second and Fourteenth Amendments of the US Constitution. The decision […] The post Supreme Court...

An unusual retort to a dissent from the bench

Court rules for Roundup maker in dispute over cancer warnings on pesticide labels

Justices side with Trump administration in border dispute over asylum seekers

Court allows Trump administration to end removal protections for Syrian and Haitian nationals

Penultimate relists: papers, parents, and procedural puzzles

Supreme Court strikes down Hawaii gun restriction

Major decisions ahead

We’re expecting 12 more opinions in argued cases. At least one is expected today.

Trump conditions housing bill signing on contested proof-of-citizenship voting law

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday refused to sign a bipartisan housing bill that had cleared both chambers of Congress by veto-proof margins, conditioning his signature on Senate passage of a controversial voter-eligibility measure. Trump announced the move on Truth Social hours before a scheduled Capitol Hill signing ceremony, writing that the event was cancelled […] The post Trump conditions...

Taiwan dispatch: Ministry condemns China after Kenya blocks delegates from Ocean Conference

Taiwan withdrew from the 2026 Our Ocean Conference (OOC) held in Mombasa, Kenya, on June 16, after two Taiwanese delegates were denied entry to the conference, and later detained by authorities for over 20 hours. Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ocean Affairs Council condemned the Kenyan government for yielding to diplomatic pressure from Beijing. […] The post Taiwan dispatch...

The blast radius of Callais – and what it means for Constitutional Law

When Congress “overrides” the court

What to know about the court’s five latest rulings

The next opinion announcement day is expected to be Thursday.

Court sides with government in dispute over rights of green card holders accused of committing a crime

Justices reject constitutional attack on foreclosure rules

Justices send compensation dispute over seized home back to lower court

Court rules for Exxon Mobil in Cuban confiscation case

Supreme Court limits ability of foreigners to bring lawsuits for violations of international law

Court rules former Louisiana inmate cannot sue prison officials in religious dispute over long hair

Key takeaways from a jam-packed order list

Plus, the court is expected to announce one or more opinions this morning.

Trump’s capture of the DoJ

Defending democracy: Europe’s endeavours to resist big tech

The Global Insight interview: Robert Petit

Setting the standards for AI

Gathering clouds over data centres

Davis Polk hires Hogan Lovells M&A chief ahead of merger

Longtime Hogan dealmaker Bill Curtin joins in Washington DC just days before his former firm combines with Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft

We want the team to find more creative uses of AI: Practice Plus GC Lee Gage

Former fashion GC turned healthcare legal chief Lee Gage discusses his role at Practice Plus Group and the impact of AI on legal teams

Kirkland, Paul Weiss, Linklaters advise on Volkswagen’s €7.4bn majority-stake sale of marine engine unit to Bain

Volkswagen sells 51% stake in marine engine-maker Everllence to US private equity firm Bain Capital

McDermott hires investment funds partner from Linklaters in Frankfurt

German investment funds partner Olena Tokman will join McDermott after seven years at Linklaters

A video strategy for the modern law firm

To thrive in the 'age of distinctiveness', law firms must create an interlaced video ecosystem, writes Tin Pan's Ed Blum

Kennedys builds US bench with 12-lawyer trial team from Tyson & Mendes

Four partners join in New York alongside eight further lawyers; together the team has tried more than 200 cases

Kennedys hits Clyde & Co in London for aviation partner

Rob Ireland returns after a decade at Clydes, bringing more than 25 years’ experience handling complex aviation liability and contentious matters

Fish & Richardson launches proprietary AI patent tool to support patent workflows

Tool built in-house designed to help lawyers deliver for clients’ IP portfolios

Pogust Goodhead teams up with Quinn Emanuel for next phase of Mariana Dam litigation

Firms are acting for claimants against BHP in one of the largest group actions in English legal history

Which? advances multibillion-pound class action against Apple

CAT grants collective proceedings order amid claims that US tech giant abused its dominant position in relation to its iCloud storage product

Baker McKenzie completes 2026 partner promotions with 30-strong international round

Summer tally follows 17 Americas promotions in January with the overall number the smallest for the firm in the past decade

Pérez-Llorca opens Abu Dhabi office targeting sovereign wealth funds

Launch makes Pérez-Llorca first Ibero-American law firm with a physical presence in the city

‘If you take a crap process and put AI on top of it, it will still be crap’: LegalTechTalk speakers reflect on the Gen AI boom

Nick Huber detects a mood of excitement and anxiety at last week’s LegalTechTalk conference in London

US sports betting app Novig hires ex-CFTC lawyer as chief regulatory and legal affairs officer

Elie Mishory will work alongside chief legal officer Alex Wolf

Legal education firm BARBRI acquires AI learning tool provider Lega

Lega’s AI training platform provides practical experiences, workshops and simulations

The hallucination epidemic: why AI risk and reputation now arrive together for law firms

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Ropes & Gray recruits Paul Weiss financial services co-chief in Washington DC

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Fox Williams arbitration head Ben Giaretta joins Newmans Row as full-time arbitrator

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AI and luxury brands in Brazil: when algorithmic creativity meets the regulatory vacuum

Stocche Forbes lawyers Thiago Porto Ribeiro, Mateus Lino Ferreira and Felipe Faria Savassi Stehling analyse the impacts of using AI tools in the creation of luxury products and how technology amplifies counterfeiting risks

Private equity and UK legal: the regional squeeze – scale without substance

Adil Taha of advisory firm Taha & Co provides a data-backed view of the investment challenges for private equity firms in the UK’s regional legal market

Bonuses Aren't Just More Flexible. For Some Firms, They're Also 'Less Personal'

There are psychological and emotional benefits to firms increasingly leaning on and looking to pay partners via bonuses.

'Overdue Justice': Monsanto Praises SCOTUS Ruling, Roundup Lawsuits in Limbo

Courtroom Camera Bills Prompt Questions About AI-Driven Analyses of Judges

Justice Department Signals Big Change For Whistleblower Fraud Cases

AI Investment Not Bringing Consistent Returns In Operational Efficiency, Report Says

We’re ‘Representing a Hedge Fund … That’s a Reality’: Inside the Defense Strategy That Won Out in a Novel Securities Trial

2nd Circuit Revives Parent's Challenge to School Policy of Not Sharing Student Gender Identity

How We Made Office Managing Partner: 'Be Inclusive of Teammates’ Ideas,' Say Jordan Klein and Brett Johnson of Winston Taylor

An Ode to Dad: My Career Journey Began and My Dad's Influence

The Mentoring Moments We Lost and How Leaders Can Bring Them Back

Feedback Is All Around You: Learn How to Process It

Capital Calls: Inside the Debate Over Outside Investment in Law Firms

From Billboard Lawyer to Billion-Dollar Brand: John Morgan Reflects

Family Court's Alternative Route: The Growing Appeal of Private Judging

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Justice Mahabir Singh Sindhu Passes Away: Punjab & Haryana High Court Loses A Compassionate And Fearless Voice

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LiveLaw Supreme Court Monthly Digest: May 2026

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Supreme Court Weekly Roundup: June 15, 2026 To June 21, 2026

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Motor Accident Claim | Loss Suffered By Parents Cannot Be Assessed With Arithmetical Precision: Supreme Court

Registered Sale Deed Presumed Valid; Minor Discrepancy In Attestation Witness Details Won't Invalidate Execution : Supreme Court

Motor Accident Claim | Loss Of Right Leg Must Be Treated As 100% Functional Disability For Mason : Supreme Court

Existence Of Regulation Cannot Fetter Legislature's Power To Amend Statute & Override Regulation: Supreme Court

Long Lapse Of Time Without Similar Criminal Conduct Relevant While Moulding Sentence: Supreme Court

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Welfare Scheme House Allotment To Wife Doesn't Disentitle Her From Claiming Maintenance U/S 125 CrPC: Allahabad High Court

School Management Dispute Between Two Lawyers: Jharkhand High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail To Advocate

[Courting Controversy] Passport, Ergo Civis

Sitting idly in this economy?

Punjab and Haryana High Court Justice Mahabir Singh Sindhu passes away at 59

Gurugram court denies bail to man accused of making fake Mounjaro drug

SEBI rejects Anil Ambani, Reliance Infra bid to settle ₹6,526‑cr case

Karnataka High Court allows investigation into 21 missing dogs at DRDO campus

Comfort the frightened, never flatter the file

Wilson Sonsini, Wadia Ghandy review Atanu Chakraborty's resignation from HDFC Bank; find no evidence of claims

Kamal Gupta & Co. is looking to hire Associates & Junior Associates in New Delhi

Justice Badar Durrez Ahmed on the Emergency his father proclaimed 51 years ago

Justice Dhiraj Singh Thakur: The quiet authority of a gentleman judge

Teaching the swimmer fearing the sea: A law teacher's message to his graduating students

Argus Partners acts on Indo-Japanese JV between Syrma SGS and Kaga Electronics India

Khaitan & Co advises AdaniConneX on ₹765 crore acquisition of Madhuvanti Build Estate

SKS Advisor, Lex Consult act on LiLLBUD fundraise

50 going on 51? Madras High Court clarifies age till which woman is eligible for surrogacy