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EU proposes entry ban for Russian soldiers

The EU on Tuesday proposed an entry ban for Russian soldiers. The plan includes all those who have served in the Russian military, including non-Russian citizens, since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022 from receiving Schengen visas. The EU had already implemented sanctions against Russia after the annexation of Crimea in 2014, including economic sanctions, […] The post EU proposes...

Kenya arrests former chief justice and others in crackdown on national park construction protest

Kenyan authorities dispersed a protest against the country’s national park construction project on Monday. The authorities arrested 10 peaceful protesters, including Kenya’s former Chief Justice David Maraga. Leading the United Green Movement Party, Maraga organized a protest on Monday against building a 1,300-capacity car park in Nairobi National Park. According to Maraga, they gained prior […] The post Kenya arrests...

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HRW: US to exchange health aid for access to surveillance data in seven African countries

Human Rights Watch (HRW) reported on Monday that the US entered into bilateral agreements with at least seven African countries to provide healthcare resources in exchange for access to surveillance data and pathogen specimens. The Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Uganda, Mozambique, Rwanda, and Liberia were signed in 2025 as part of […] The post HRW: US...

The Supreme Court’s confusing use of “principles”

When must justices recuse themselves over family members’ acts?

‘Democracies Grow Stronger When Institutions Learn from One Another’: CJI Surya Kant on Swadeshi jurisprudence and India’s Contribution to Global Constitutional Jurisprudence at QMUL

During an interaction at Queen Mary University of London, Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant reflected on the evolution of Indian constitutional jurisprudence and its wider global relevance. The post ‘Democracies Grow Stronger When Institutions Learn from One Another’: CJI Surya Kant on Swadeshi jurisprudence and India’s Contribution to Global Constitutional Jurisprudence at QMUL appeared first on SCC Times.

The latest on tariff refunds

Plus, a new book explores a little-known justice who ended up behind bars.

Section 386(a) CrPC | Appellate Court Reversing Acquittal Must Itself Hear Convict on Sentence; Can’t Remit Matter to Trial Court Solely for Sentencing: Supreme Court

The Calcutta High Court reversed a Sessions Court acquittal, convicted the accused under Sections 376 and 312 IPC and then directed him to surrender before the trial court for sentencing. The Supreme Court found the procedure "unknown to law." The post Section 386(<span style="font-style: italic;">a</span>) CrPC | Appellate Court Reversing Acquittal Must Itself Hear Convict on Sentence; Can’t Remit Matter...

Delhi HC protects MakeMyTrip trade mark; restrains use of deceptively similar “MakeMyIndiaTrip” marks

Delhi High Court restrained the use of “MakeMyIndiaTrip”, holding that the addition of the word “India” did not sufficiently distinguish the mark from “MakeMyTrip”. The post Delhi HC protects MakeMyTrip trade mark; restrains use of deceptively similar “MakeMyIndiaTrip” marks appeared first on SCC Times.

Kerala High Court Orders 10-year Audit of Sabarimala Temple Accounts Over Alleged Financial Irregularities in Procurement and Management

Keral High Court viewed that even if the Travancore Devaswom Manual provides for the issuance of special orders, such provision cannot be construed as granting a blanket exemption from compliance with financial control mechanism. The post Kerala High Court Orders 10-year Audit of Sabarimala Temple Accounts Over Alleged Financial Irregularities in Procurement and Management appeared first on SCC Times.

Rights groups in Canadian province of British Columbia urge an end to police in-school programming

The British Columbia Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) and Policing-Free Schools Canada sent a letter to the British Columbia Ministers of Education and Child Care, and Public Safety and Solicitor General, calling for an end all police-in-school programming in the province. According to BCCLA Policy Director Meghan McDermott: Police presence in schools is counter-productive to maintaining […] The post Rights groups...

As International Arbitration Mirrors Complexities It Was Designed to Escape, Mediation Emerges as the Frontier of Commercial Agility: CJI Surya Kant at UK Supreme Court

At the UK Supreme Court, Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant urged modern legal systems to shift from “forum convenience” to “process convenience,” positioning mediation as the next frontier of commercial justice while reaffirming the complementary role of courts and arbitration. The post As International Arbitration Mirrors Complexities It Was Designed to Escape, Mediation Emerges as the Frontier of...

Recruitment Transparency Prevails: Sikkim HC Orders Disclosure of Merit List and Marks Sought Under RTI , Subject to No Social Media Publication

The Court directed the SPSC to furnish the relevant information sought by the respondent and recorded the respondent’s undertaking not to disseminate the information on social media. The post Recruitment Transparency Prevails: Sikkim HC Orders Disclosure of Merit List and Marks Sought Under RTI , Subject to No Social Media Publication appeared first on SCC Times.

Order XIII Rule 9 CPC| Read why Karnataka High Court rejected plea seeking return of document

In the case at hand, it was contended that although the provisions of Order 13 Rule 9 CPC provide for return to the party who has filed, the petitioner could ask for the return of such documents. The post Order XIII Rule 9 CPC| Read why Karnataka High Court rejected plea seeking return of document appeared first on SCC Times.

Call for Participation | TNNLU Announces Two-Day National Conference on “Legal History of Tamil Nadu” [25th & 26th September 2026]

Tamil Nadu National Law University, Tiruchirappalli invites participation in its Two-Day National Conference on “Legal History of Tamil Nadu” to explore historical developments in law, legal institutions and legal thought. The post Call for Participation | TNNLU Announces Two-Day National Conference on “Legal History of Tamil Nadu” [25th & 26th September 2026] appeared first on SCC Times.

ICA 2026| ’Commerce Flourishes Where There Is Certainty’: Arun Chawla Highlights ADR’s Role in Strengthening the India—UK Economic Partnership at 4th ICA Conference

In 1774, Lord Mansfield observed that 'in all mercantile transactions the great object should be certainty.' Two hundred and fifty years later, Arun Chawla, Director General of ICA, used that same principle to frame the case for arbitration as the silent infrastructure of globalisation and for the India-UK economic partnership's dependence on credible dispute resolution institutions. The post ICA 2026|...

Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice R. Mahadevan’s Inspirational Journey and Notable Judgments

Starting his legal career in 1989, Justice R. Mahadevan’s journey towards becoming a Supreme Court Judge is a story of commitment, expertise, and unwavering dedication to the field of law. The post Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice R. Mahadevan’s Inspirational Journey and Notable Judgments appeared first on SCC Times.

Canada passes bill amending Criminal Code to ban forced sterilization

The upper house of the Canadian parliament passed Bill S-228 on Monday to amend the Criminal Code (the Code) to explicitly criminalize forced and coerced sterilization. Specifically, the bill amends § 268(1) of the Code and prohibits the performance of a sterilization procedure without a patient’s voluntary consent as an act that wounds or maims […] The post Canada passes...

CAM advises Canara Bank on INR 3697.36 Crore Term Loan Facility to Ratle Hydroelectric Power Corporation Ltd. for 850 MW Project in Jammu & Kashmir

The project is expected to advance India’s energy security objectives, while also reflecting the government's broader push for infrastructure development in the region, making it a project of both economic and geopolitical strategic significance. The post CAM advises Canara Bank on INR 3697.36 Crore Term Loan Facility to Ratle Hydroelectric Power Corporation Ltd. for 850 MW Project in Jammu &...

Why Entrepreneurs Prefer Structured Incorporation Over Informal Business Models

by Rishabh Gandhi* The post Why Entrepreneurs Prefer Structured Incorporation Over Informal Business Models appeared first on SCC Times.

Press freedom groups concerned over human rights in Egypt

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) and 14 other press freedom and human rights organizations sent a letter to the EU Monday raising concerns over Egypt’s lack of progress on human rights, democracy, and the rule of law. As part of the elevation of the EU-Egypt relationship to a Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership in March […] The post Press freedom...

ICC chief prosecutor suspended amid sexual misconduct claims

The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Monday suspended its Chief Prosecutor, Karim Khan, following allegation of sexual misconduct. The unprecedented move places Khan’s future in the hands of the Assembly of States Parties (ASP), which will convene a special session to determine whether he remains in office. The allegations, first reported in 2024 to the […] The post ICC chief...

UN climate chief urges countries to accelerate action to implement climate commitments

The UN climate chief, Siomn Stiell, called on countries on Monday to take further and urgent steps to implement their commitments to mitigate climate change and accelerate the energy transition, during the opening of the UN Climate Meetings in Bonn, Germany. In his speech, Stiell emphasized that the climate crisis is the most urgent challenge […] The post UN climate...

Estonia Supreme Court upholds law restricting domestic ties to foreign religious organizations

Riigikohus, the Estonia Supreme Court, in an 11-6 decision on Monday refused to declare as unconstitutional a set of amendments to the Churches and Congregations Act (the “Act”) that would have restricted domestic religious organizations from associating with a foreign religious organization or spiritual leader. The Court rejected Estonia President Alar Karis’s assertions that the […] The post Estonia Supreme...

The Supreme Court’s neutering of the First Step Act

The Supreme Court and the right to bear arms: an explainer

Trump to ask justices to review his suit against CNN

Plus, what to know about the campaign to overrule Obergefell.

Innsworth loses judicial review challenge to Mastercard settlement

Walter Merricks hails ‘total victory’ as High Court dismisses funder’s challenge to distribution of £200m settlement

Trio of firms guide GSK’s $10.6bn US cancer drug maker buy

Davis Polk and Slaughter and May advise GSK as Ropes & Gray counsels target Nuvalent

Kennedys tops £450m revenue as North America and APAC fuel growth

Insurance heavyweight ups revenue 9.1% as it eyes becoming a billion-dollar law firm by 2030

AI patent platform start-up DeepIP acquires German AI assistant PatentMaker

DeepIP is seeking to accelerate how AI shapes patent workflows across Europe

McDermott continues London litigation growth with Brown Rudnick partner hire

Jessica Lee brings crypto and blockchain expertise to firm’s London disputes bench

Senators Press 8th Circuit Pick on His Vow Not to Hire Columbia Law Clerks

“As a sitting judge, I have the right to decide who works for me as a law clerk,” said Daniel Traynor, currently a judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota. “When this matter was reviewed by the Eighth Circuit and other courts around the country, they concluded that judges do not surrender their First Amendment...

Meet the Cottage Industry Behind Big Law’s Boutique Boom

Upholding SEC's Disgorgement Power, SCOTUS Creates Certainty, But That Clarity May Not Last

Fulton County Caseloads Rise Amid Judicial Vacancies

Critical Mass With Law.com’s Amanda Bronstad: Meta and YouTube Move to Toss $6M Social Media Addiction Verdict, New Dupixent MDL Sent to New Jersey

Cloudflare Showers New Legal Chief with $13M in Stock Awards

NY State Environmental Law Reforms Could Provoke Wave of Litigation

How I Made Law Firm Leadership: 'Have Strong Relationships With People at All Levels,' Says Sharon Klein of Blank Rome

State assures Bombay High Court it will halt raids on Patanjali in misleading Ayurvedic label case

ED abused powers against free journalism: Delhi HC quashes PMLA case against NewsClick, Prabir Purkayastha

Delhi High Court denies bail to former Reliance Power CFO in money laundering case

Varanasi court tells magistrate to re-hear plea for FIR against Rahul Gandhi over remarks on Lord Ram

Supreme Court larger Bench to examine scope of tie-breaker judge's powers in split verdict cases

Central government clears appointment of 7 new judges to Patna High Court

2-month deadline for probe, monitoring by DGP: Jharkhand HC directions to overhaul State response in sexual violence cases

BREAKING| 'Gross Abuse Of Law' : Delhi High Court Quashes FIR & ED Case Against NewsClick, Prabir Purkayastha Over Foreign Funding

BREAKING| 'Gross Abuse Of Law' : Delhi High Court Quashes FIR & ED Case Against NewsClick, Prabir Purkayastha Over Foreign Funding

Is 3rd Judge Hearing Criminal Appeal After Split Verdict Bound By Views Of Previous Bench? Supreme Court Refers To Larger Bench

Is 3rd Judge Hearing Criminal Appeal After Split Verdict Bound By Views Of Previous Bench? Supreme Court Refers To Larger Bench

Supreme Court Sets Aside MP HC Direction To Trial Courts To Examine Sanctioning Authority Before Framing Charges In Corruption Cases

Supreme Court Sets Aside MP HC Direction To Trial Courts To Examine Sanctioning Authority Before Framing Charges In Corruption Cases

Threats Against Justice Gautam Patel's Family : Bar Bodies File PIL In High Court Seeking SIT Probe

Threats Against Justice Gautam Patel's Family : Bar Bodies File PIL In High Court Seeking SIT Probe

CAPF Personnel Can Approach Delhi High Court For Service Disputes Though Cause Of Action Arose Outside : Supreme Court

Can Revisional Authority Under Maharashtra Rent Act Condone Delay Beyond 90 Days? Bombay High Court Refers To Larger Bench

Free Education For Children Of Rape Survivors, Police Sensitization: Jharkhand High Court Issues Directions On Handling Sexual Offence Cases

Filing Of Petition By Prosecutrix Seeking Quashing Of Rape FIR Cannot Dilute Seriousness Of Allegations At Bail Stage: J&K&L High Court

Rising tax compliance and complexity impacting global businesses – study

Deloitte survey shows more than eight in 10 businesses expect a greater public tax disclosure burden within the next three years

Cinnabon-owner GoTo Foods hires GC from asset manager Pretium

Ama Romaine replaces Sarah Powell, who left to join Planet Fitness last year

'Left Free To Live As Spouses' : Supreme Court Quashes POCSO Conviction After Convict & Victim Marry

'Left Free To Live As Spouses' : Supreme Court Quashes POCSO Conviction After Convict & Victim Marry

'SARFAESI Timeline Mandatory' : Supreme Court Cancels Auction Sale After 16 Yrs Over 5-Day Delay In Payment Of Balance

'SARFAESI Timeline Mandatory' : Supreme Court Cancels Auction Sale After 16 Yrs Over 5-Day Delay In Payment Of Balance

'Shocking Affairs In Prayagaraj Police Commissionerate' : Allahabad High Court Flags Misuse Of BNSS Preventive Detention Powers

'Shocking Affairs In Prayagaraj Police Commissionerate' : Allahabad High Court Flags Misuse Of BNSS Preventive Detention Powers

Bombay High Court Orders No Coercive Action Against Anil Ambani Under Black Money Act Over Alleged Tax Evasion Of Rs 420 Crores

Bombay High Court Orders No Coercive Action Against Anil Ambani Under Black Money Act Over Alleged Tax Evasion Of Rs 420 Crores

Comment On Ranya Rao | 'Was Using North Kannada Dialect' : BJP MLA Tells Karnataka High Court In Plea To Quash FIR

Comment On Ranya Rao | 'Was Using North Kannada Dialect' : BJP MLA Tells Karnataka High Court In Plea To Quash FIR

Acquittal In Rape Case Doesn't Bar Scientific Determination Of Paternity : Supreme Court Upholds DNA Test Order

IBC | Delay In Re-Filing Defective Appeal After Curing Defects Cannot Be Condoned : Supreme Court

Order XII Rule 6 CPC | Suit Can Be Decreed On Admission Only If It's Clear, Unequivocal And Unconditional: Supreme Court

Can Prisoners Be Granted Ordinary Or Emergency Leave During Pendency Of Criminal Appeal? Madras High Court Full Bench To Decide

Karnataka High Court Flags Security Concern Over 'Mushrooming Homestays', Reserves Order On Plea Against FIR Over US Woman's Alleged Rape

Motor Accident Claim | Salaried Deceased's Contribution As Homemaker Can't Be Added To Income Unless Evidence Is Adduced: Kerala High Court

Bar bodies move Bombay HC for protection of ex-Justice Gautam Patel and family, seek SIT probe into attacks

Patna High Court censures trial judge accused of demanding bribe, passing summons based on hearsay

MNLU Nagpur issues fresh notification for reserved seats in PhD course, without proportionate increase

Patna High Court quashes FIR against lawyer accused of arranging proxy appearance

RIL v. SEBI: A chilling effect on SEBI enforcement

Madras High Court acquits 90-year-old former Bank of Baroda manager in 1990s corruption case

Agenda against one political party not journalism: P&H High Court while protecting journalist from police action after complaints by AAP

Social media platforms need not wait for court orders to act against content maligning judges: Delhi High Court

Two Indian law graduates now lead the Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer India practice

No judge will be able to...: Supreme Court responds to attacks on Justice GS Patel’s family

Police in UK provide security to family of former Bombay High Court Justice Gautam Patel in London

Delhi High Court grants bail to Kashmiri rights activist Khurram Parvez in UAPA case

Advocate Anoop V Nair appointed Kerala State Attorney

Delhi High Court seeks response from police on bail plea by Tahir Hussain in Delhi riots case

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, TT&A, JSA act on Adani's ₹3,050 crore acquisition of IntelliSmart

NovoJuris Legal acts on Dil Foods Series B fundraise

Seyfarth launches in Miami with ex-Littler shareholder

Juan Carlos Varela joins as office managing partner and chair of Seyfarth’s Latin America practice alongside two other Venezuelan-American attorneys

Kilpatrick Townsend launches AI lab for attorneys and clients

Kilpatrick Labs is running 15 projects, including litigation monitoring and billing automation systems

Mass claims divide opinion as lawyers defend rule of law at London International Disputes Week

LIDW26’s main conference saw business and consumer representatives clash over UK class actions, while senior lawyers and policymakers called for a stronger defence of the rules-based international order

Quinn Emanuel stays ‘top of market’ with London associate pay hike

Litigation heavyweight hands out 5% salary increase to all London associates having matched Milbank’s new pay grades for its junior US lawyers earlier this week

Majority of regulated UK businesses lack policies around new AML regulation amendments

VinciWorks survey finds that only 4% of respondents have policies in place ahead of the amendments coming into force

Cyber: protecting the brand, not just the bag

Pinsent Masons’ lawyers Ellie Ludlam and Harriet McCarthy explore the growing risk and complicated consequences of cyber attacks in the luxury sector

‘You Win Nothing’: Judge Urges Trump Administration Lawyers to Stop Appealing Tariff Refund Order

Senior Judge Richard Eaton's pleas came in a Tuesday hearing where a high-ranking U.S. Customs and Border Protection official and two U.S. Department of Justice attorneys raised and then dashed the hopes of importers who successfully knocked back duty orders issued under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and are now seeking the $166 billion that was collected.

Bayer Elevates Litigation Chief to Group General Counsel Amid Ongoing Legal Battles

Judge Orders Depositions After Paraquat Settlement Draws 'Exceedingly High Opt-Out Rates'

Georgia’s Waiting Game: Court Vacancies Stretch Into Months With No Judges Appointed

'Just a Matter of Time': More Law Firms Expected to Find the Pros of Private Equity Investment

Diversity Lab is Gone, But Will Law Firms Carry Its Work Forward?

What Latin America Reveals About the Legal Tech Nobody Uses

Phila. Firm Fires Back at Uber, FedEx RICO Suit With Claims of 'Sham Litigation'

Abhijit Iyer Mitra's Post Was In 'Shayari' Form : Delhi Court Stays Order For FIR For Post Against Manisha Pande

Abhijit Iyer Mitra's Post Was In 'Shayari' Form : Delhi Court Stays Order For FIR For Post Against Manisha Pande

Magistrates, Cops Personally Liable To Compensate For Illegal Preventive Detention : Allahabad High Court Issues Guidelines

Magistrates, Cops Personally Liable To Compensate For Illegal Preventive Detention : Allahabad High Court Issues Guidelines

Kerala High Court Directs Formulation Of New Scheme For Effective Administration Of Sree Thirumandhankunnu Bhagavathy Temple

Rajasthan High Court Takes Suo-Motu Cognizance Of Reports On Encroachment, Pollution Caused To Udaipur's Lakes And Water Bodies

Gold Medal Claim Raised After Nine Years Cannot Be Entertained: J&K&L High Court Dismisses Doctor's Appeal Against Kashmir University

Delhi court stays order for FIR against Abhijit Iyer-Mitra over posts on Newslaundry journalists

Bombay High Court imposes ₹2 lakh fine on Adani-linked firm and L&T in slum development fraud case

Madras HC seeks report from State on plea alleging TN law officers' appointments influenced by AICC