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JURIST Global 12 Jun 2026, 10:35 PM

UN rights experts condemn Taliban-Afghan government for arbitrary arrests and excessive use of force

UN rights experts on Thursday condemned the de facto Taliban government in Afghanistan for detaining 30 women for alleged dress code violations and using excessive force against protestors demonstrating against the restrictive dress codes in the city of Herat. The protests concerned “increasingly repressive restrictions” and the detention of multiple women for violating orders restricting […] The post UN rights...

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JURIST Global 12 Jun 2026, 10:01 PM

Rights group urges accountability for RSF commanders who defected to Sudanese military

Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Wednesday urged the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) to ensure that Rapid Support Forces (RSF) commanders who have defected to the Sudanese army are held accountable for their alleged involvement in serious international crimes and human rights violations. RSF, an independent Sudanese paramilitary force that emerged from the Janjaweed militia active […] The post Rights group...

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SCC Online Blog India 12 Jun 2026, 06:30 PM Supreme Court of India

Supreme Court Refers to Larger Bench Whether Third Judge Under S. 392 CrPC Can Go Beyond Points of Disagreement and Revisit Unanimous Findings of Division Bench

A third Judge empowered to reopen unanimous findings would mean convicts filing composite appeals gain an advantage unavailable to those filing separate appeals. That, the Supreme Court observed, may offend Article 14. The question goes to a larger Bench. The post Supreme Court Refers to Larger Bench Whether Third Judge Under S. 392 CrPC Can Go Beyond Points of Disagreement...

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SCC Online Blog India 12 Jun 2026, 06:00 PM Delhi High Court

Delhi HC Restrains Use Of ‘Prestige Ocean Pearl’, Finds ‘Ocean Pearl’ to be Dominant Feature of Impugned Mark; Parties Referred to Mediation

Delhi High Court held that ‘Ocean Pearl’ remained the dominant feature of the impugned mark ‘Prestige Ocean Pearl’ and granted an ex parte injunction restraining its use in connection with a luxury real estate project. The parties have also been referred to mediation. The post Delhi HC Restrains Use Of ‘Prestige Ocean Pearl’, Finds ‘Ocean Pearl’ to be Dominant Feature...

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SCC Online Blog India 12 Jun 2026, 05:30 PM

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. advises Meta on Its First Hyperscale Data Centre Facility in India in Collaboration with Reliance Industries

SAM advised Meta on all legal aspects and documentation relating to the establishment of the project, including the associated commercial, regulatory, SEZ and real estate aspects of the transaction. The post Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. advises Meta on Its First Hyperscale Data Centre Facility in India in Collaboration with Reliance Industries appeared first on SCC Times.

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SCC Online Blog India 12 Jun 2026, 05:00 PM Supreme Court of India

Homemakers Are “Nation Builders”: Supreme Court Creates New Compensation Head “Loss of Domestic Care”; Enhances MACT Award from ₹8.43 Lakhs to ₹62.77 Lakhs

The Court created a new compensatory head for the homemaker’s contribution towards smooth functioning of the household, the loss of maternal support for children and loss of spousal support/the support and care of their child who is an adult, for the parents of the deceased. The post Homemakers Are “Nation Builders”: Supreme Court Creates New Compensation Head “Loss of Domestic...

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SCC Online Blog India 12 Jun 2026, 04:30 PM

CJI Surya Kant to Inaugurate IIAM ADR Summit 2026 in New Delhi on 11 July; Registrations Open for Silver Jubilee Landmark Event

The IIAM ADR Summit 2026 will be held on 11 July 2026 as part of the Indian Institute of Arbitration and Mediation’s silver jubilee celebrations marking 25 years of excellence in alternative dispute resolution The post CJI Surya Kant to Inaugurate IIAM ADR Summit 2026 in New Delhi on 11 July; Registrations Open for Silver Jubilee Landmark Event appeared first...

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SCC Online Blog India 12 Jun 2026, 03:30 PM

Online Certificate Course on the Protection of Trade marks, Copyrights, Designs, Geographical Indications and Plant Varieties & Farmer Rights by MNLU Mumbai :Register by 14th June

MNLU Mumbai is organising an Online Certificate Course on the Protection of Trade marks, Copyrights, Designs, Geographical Indications, and Plant Varieties & Farmers’ Rights from 15 to 20 June 2026. The course offers participants a comprehensive understanding of key intellectual property rights regimes in India, making it ideal for law students, academicians, researchers, legal professionals, and IP enthusiasts. Registrations are...

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SCC Online Blog India 12 Jun 2026, 03:00 PM Delhi High Court

Delay of 8 Years Defeats Plea for Correction of DOB in CBSE Records; Article 226 Cannot Be Invoked to Bypass CBSE Bye-Laws: Delhi High Court

The Court held that date of birth dispute must first be resolved under Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 before seeking correction in CBSE records. The post Delay of 8 Years Defeats Plea for Correction of DOB in CBSE Records; Article 226 Cannot Be Invoked to Bypass CBSE Bye-Laws: Delhi High Court appeared first on SCC Times.

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JURIST Global 12 Jun 2026, 02:31 PM High Court

Kenya Law Society files contempt of court application against government

The Katiba Institute (KI), together with the Law Society of Kenya (the Law Society), filed a contempt of court application in the High Court of Kenya in Nairobi on Wednesday against the Kenyan government for “openly, wilfully, deliberately, and contumaciously disobeying and violating” court orders demanding full disclosure of “documents, agreements, and safety protocols” in […] The post Kenya Law...

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SCC Online Blog India 12 Jun 2026, 02:00 PM Supreme Court of India

Pre-Marital Physical Relationship Between Consenting Adults Not Ground to Draw Adverse Inference on Character: Supreme Court Restores Police Constable’s Appointment

The Court was considering a case where the appellant’s provisional selection to the post of Stipendiary Cadet Trainee Police Constable was cancelled on ground of criminal antecedents resulting from moral turpitude. The post Pre-Marital Physical Relationship Between Consenting Adults Not Ground to Draw Adverse Inference on Character: Supreme Court Restores Police Constable’s Appointment appeared first on SCC Times.

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SCC Online Blog India 12 Jun 2026, 01:00 PM

ICA 2026 | India—UK Economic Growth Must Be Matched by Strong Dispute Resolution Systems: Deputy High Commissioner Kartik Pande at 4th ICA Conference

At the ICA Conference in London, Deputy High Commissioner Kartik Pande underscored the importance of arbitration and ADR in supporting the growing India—UK economic partnership and fostering commercial confidence in cross-border trade and investment. The post ICA 2026 | India—UK Economic Growth Must Be Matched by Strong Dispute Resolution Systems: Deputy High Commissioner Kartik Pande at 4th ICA Conference appeared...

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SCC Online Blog India 12 Jun 2026, 12:30 PM Supreme Court of India

Know Thy Newly Appointed Judge of Supreme Court of India: Justice Shree Chandrashekhar

In exercise of the powers conferred by Article 124(2) of the Constitution, the President appointed Justice Shree Chandrashekhar, Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court, to be Judge of Supreme Court of India. The post Know Thy Newly Appointed Judge of Supreme Court of India: Justice Shree Chandrashekhar appeared first on SCC Times.

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SCC Online Blog India 12 Jun 2026, 12:00 PM High Court

Ankita Bhandari case: ‘To Malign a Person’s Image to Implicate Them in a Concluded Murder Case Is a Serious Issue’: Uttaranchal HC Quashes Two FIRs Against Former MLA; Orders Probe

Four FIRs were filed against former MLA Suresh Rathore arising from social media posts projecting complainants as involved in the Ankita Bhandari murder, a case that had already concluded with three convictions and life sentences. Two were lodged by persons who were neither the victim nor the affected party, covering the same allegations as the victim's own FIR. The post...

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SCC Online Blog India 12 Jun 2026, 11:00 AM Kerala High Court

Procedural Limitations Cannot Defeat a Child’s Right to Identity: Kerala HC Orders Inclusion of Biological Father’s Name in IVF Child’s Birth Certificate

Observing that a birth certificate is a person's first public identity document and that leaving the father's name blank could inflict lasting psychological and social harm upon the child, the Kerala High Court directed the inclusion of the biological father's name in the birth certificate. The post Procedural Limitations Cannot Defeat a Child’s Right to Identity: Kerala HC Orders Inclusion...

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SCC Online Blog India 12 Jun 2026, 10:00 AM

Material change in bid conditions after tariff discovery vitiates competitive bidding process; APTEL sets aside MERC approval

“It is a trite law that goal post cannot be re-arranged after the bidding process is complete to the prejudice of the rights of the bidders.” The post Material change in bid conditions after tariff discovery vitiates competitive bidding process; APTEL sets aside MERC approval appeared first on SCC Times.

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SCC Online Blog India 12 Jun 2026, 09:30 AM

Cyprus Arbitration Day 2026| Why Global Parties Are Choosing Cyprus for Arbitration: Exclusive Conversation with Agis Georgiades

Why are international parties increasingly choosing Cyprus as their preferred arbitration seat? At Cyprus Arbitration Day 2026, Mr. Sudeep Malik, Director and The post Cyprus Arbitration Day 2026| Why Global Parties Are Choosing Cyprus for Arbitration: Exclusive Conversation with Agis Georgiades appeared first on SCC Times.

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JURIST Global 12 Jun 2026, 04:45 AM

HRW: New EU pact undermines right to asylum

Human Rights Watch (HRW) said Wednesday that the EU Migration and Asylum Pact, set to come into force on Friday, creates harmful changes to the EU’s asylum system. Originally adopted in 2024, the pact introduces stricter regulations aimed at broadening applicant screening, increasing health and security checks, expediting examination procedures, and providing free counseling services. […] The post HRW: New...

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JURIST Global 11 Jun 2026, 10:51 PM

Canada moves to regulate social media and AI chatbots

The Canadian federal government introduced a bill on Wednesday to regulate social media and artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots. The bill seeks to require tech companies to act responsibly, regulating online harmful content. It also calls for establishment of a digital safety commission to oversee the measure’s implementation. Tabled at the House of Commons on Monday, […] The post Canada moves...

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JURIST Global 11 Jun 2026, 10:23 PM

UN finds refugee numbers have dropped, but millions remain trapped

The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) reported on Thursday that, for the first time in a decade, global forced displacement decreased in 2025. However, the figures remain significantly high, as millions of people continue to endure prolonged exile and face dire humanitarian conditions without prospects for rebuilding their lives. According to a report ordered by High […] The post UN finds...

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JURIST Global 11 Jun 2026, 07:41 PM

HRW criticizes Azerbaijan’s in absentia convictions of exiled critics over social media activity

Azerbaijan is convicting exiled critics in absentia based on online activity, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said Wednesday, with sentences reaching up to 16 years in prison. HRW reviewed eight verdicts issued against Azerbaijani nationals living in Europe and the United States by the Baku Courts for Serious Crimes between July 2025 and March 2026. Prosecutors […] The post HRW criticizes...

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JURIST Global 11 Jun 2026, 06:48 PM

UN Special Rapporteur urges Colombia to address discrimination faced by leprosy patients

A UN expert on Wednesday called on the Colombian government to urgently address the ostracization faced by individuals suffering from leprosy, a neglected public health challenge that continues to affect thousands of people across the country, exacerbating poverty and social exclusion despite the availability of effective treatment. In remarking on the sheer gravity of the […] The post UN Special...

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SCC Online Blog India 11 Jun 2026, 06:00 PM

ICA 2026 | ‘Mediation Has Limited Growth Potential on the Commercial Side’: Experts Debate Future of Hybrid ADR in Indo-UK Commercial Dispute

A technical session at the ICA Conference on “Arbitrating Indo-UK Commercial Disputes” highlighted that while hybrid ADR frameworks are gaining traction, corporate users remain cautious about mediation’s role in high-value disputes, and arbitration, despite concerns of cost and complexity, continues to be the preferred mechanism for certainty and enforceability in Indo-UK commerce. The post ICA 2026 | ‘Mediation Has Limited...

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SCC Online Blog India 11 Jun 2026, 05:30 PM Karnataka High Court

Prior Possession Cannot Be Taxed Under Article 5(e)(i) Karnataka Stamp Act; Statute Has No Residual Clause for Pre-Existing Possession: Karnataka HC

The Court set aside the impugned judgment imposing the penalty under Article 5(e)(i) of the Schedule to the Karnataka Stamp Act, 1957. The statute does not have a residual clause for Article 5(e) nor provides for a scenario where the property was previously handed over to the purchasee prior to the agreement to sell was to be entered into. The...

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SCC Online Blog India 11 Jun 2026, 04:30 PM High Court

Second Application Under Order 7 Rule 11 CPC Maintainable If Filed on Ground Different from First; Can Be Filed Even at Appellate Stage: Rajasthan HC

The High Court held that after the rejection of one application under Order 7 Rule 11 CPC, a subsequent or other application, for rejection of the plaint, can be filed if it is based on a ground different from the ground taken in the earlier application, even at the appellate stage and shall be decided on merits. The post Second...

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SCC Online Blog India 11 Jun 2026, 04:00 PM Delhi High Court

Anjana Om Kashyap & TV Today Network Files Defamation Suit Against Khan Sir and Others; Delhi HC issues summons

The plaintiffs filed suit for damages on account of defamation, insults and derogatory remarks placed by the defendants on the social media. The post Anjana Om Kashyap & TV Today Network Files Defamation Suit Against Khan Sir and Others; Delhi HC issues summons appeared first on SCC Times.

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SCC Online Blog India 11 Jun 2026, 03:00 PM Supreme Court of India

Landlord Cannot Be Held Accountable for Tenant’s Environmental Violations: Supreme Court Declines to Interfere with NGT Order

The Court declined to interfere with the NGT's order holding that a landlord, being the owner and not the actual occupier of the premises, cannot be held accountable for environmental violations by the tenant. The post Landlord Cannot Be Held Accountable for Tenant’s Environmental Violations: Supreme Court Declines to Interfere with NGT Order appeared first on SCC Times.

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LiveLaw India 12 Jun 2026, 11:01 AM

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