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UN chief welcomes US-Iran peace deal

The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres on Sunday welcomed a peace deal between the United States and Iran, remaining hopeful it was a step toward permanently ending regional hostilities. Guterres indicated in a statement that he is deeply appreciative of the role regional countries such as Pakistan, Qatar, and Egypt played in supporting the […] The post UN chief...

How Supreme Court precedents die before they are overruled

Nine days in June

‘Two Nations, One Legal Future’: Panellists Debate Enforcement, BCI Rules on Foreign Lawyers, Mediation and AI at GCAI Conference on India-UK Dispute Resolution

From the opacity of Bar Council rules on foreign lawyers to enforcement gaps and AI's irreducibly human element, six practitioners discussed what it will take for the India-UK dispute resolution corridor to fulfil its potential. The post ‘Two Nations, One Legal Future’: Panellists Debate Enforcement, BCI Rules on Foreign Lawyers, Mediation and AI at GCAI Conference on India-UK Dispute Resolution...

Court adds three cases to 2026-27 docket

Plus, the justices denied several notable petitions for review on Monday.

India Issues Advisory for Indian Seafarers as Gulf Security Risks Escalate

DGS issues advisory directing Indian seafarers and RPSL and shipping companies to exercise heightened caution and limit deployment in Gulf conflict zones during rising security threats. The post India Issues Advisory for Indian Seafarers as Gulf Security Risks Escalate appeared first on SCC Times.

Know Thy Newly Appointed Judge of Supreme Court of India: Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva

Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva was elevated to the Supreme Court in June 2026 and has previously served as Chief Justice of MP High Court. The post Know Thy Newly Appointed Judge of Supreme Court of India: Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva appeared first on SCC Times.

Procedural irregularity in final appointment process cannot invalidate fair recruitment: SC directs Haryana Cooperative Society to reconsider employees’ appointments

The present appeal presents an important question concerning the delicate balance between strict adherence to statutory recruitment norms and the constitutional obligation of courts to ensure fairness where employees, appointed through a duly initiated public selection process and having rendered long years of unblemished service, face the prospect of displacement on account of procedural defects allegedly attributable not to them...

Cases Reported in HCC| Latest High Court Cases on Intellectual Property

Explore latest Cases reported in SCC’s High Court Cases (HCC) shaping Intellectual property Laws which covers trademark infringement, patentability, Deceptive similarity, passing off and Brand name disputes. A holistic view of evolving jurisprudence on intellectual property laws in India. The post Cases Reported in HCC| Latest High Court Cases on Intellectual Property appeared first on SCC Times.

SCC Online Introduces Advocates Directory: Verified Profiles, Reported Judgment Links and Searchable Legal Expertise for India’s Legal Community

“Advocates Directory is a verified database of advocate profiles. It provides professional details and references to reported judgments. The directory functions as an information repository ” The post SCC Online Introduces Advocates Directory: Verified Profiles, Reported Judgment Links and Searchable Legal Expertise for India’s Legal Community appeared first on SCC Times.

Timeline Relief for Merchant Bankers: SEBI Defers Key SBU and Financial Norm Deadlines

SEBI has extended SBU, net worth and liquidity compliance deadlines for merchant bankers, responding to industry concerns and aligning key regulatory milestones with the financial year-end. The post Timeline Relief for Merchant Bankers: SEBI Defers Key SBU and Financial Norm Deadlines appeared first on SCC Times.

NCLT Kolkata Holds Title Disputes Over Property Cannot be Decided Under Section 60(5) IBC

Section 18(1)(f)(vi) IBC empowers the resolution professional to take control and custody of any asset over which the corporate debtor has ownership rights as reflected in its balance sheet, information utility, depository of securities, or any other registry recording ownership of assets, including assets subject to the determination of ownership by a court or authority. The post NCLT Kolkata Holds...

Call for Blogs | Centre for Disability Studies and Empowerment (CDSE), NLU Jodhpur invites blog submissions

The Centre for Disability Studies and Empowerment, NLU Jodhpur invites blog submissions on disability rights, inclusive policy, accessibility and law. The post Call for Blogs | Centre for Disability Studies and Empowerment (CDSE), NLU Jodhpur invites blog submissions appeared first on SCC Times.

FEMA Third Amendment Rules, 2026 Reshape Investor Definition, Tighten Investment Limits and Strengthen Approval Framework

The Ministry of Finance has brought major FEMA reforms in 2026, expanding the scope of eligible investors while strengthening national security checks. The post FEMA Third Amendment Rules, 2026 Reshape Investor Definition, Tighten Investment Limits and Strengthen Approval Framework appeared first on SCC Times.

Falling of Tree Branch Not Accident “Arising Out of the Use of a Motor Vehicle”; To Do Complete Justice SC Enhances Compensation to ₹ 25 lakhs Under Article 142

The Court recognised that it would be unrealistic to expect a constant vigil over every tree and shrub within city limits. Likewise, although it may be conceivable that an old branch might eventually give way, public authorities cannot be expected to cut every branch merely because such a possibility exists. The post Falling of Tree Branch Not Accident “Arising Out...

Can Your Employer Fire You Without Hearing You? Law Made Easy Episode 9 Promo

What happens when an employee is suddenly called into a meeting and told, “Today is your last working day”? Can an employer The post Can Your Employer Fire You Without Hearing You? Law Made Easy Episode 9 Promo appeared first on SCC Times.

“Parents Who Solemnise Child Marriages Cannot Escape Liability”: MP High Court Tells Husband to Seek Recourse from Them, Enhances Wife’s Maintenance Threefold

Disclaimer: This has been reported after the availability of the order of the Court and not on media reports so as to The post “Parents Who Solemnise Child Marriages Cannot Escape Liability”: MP High Court Tells Husband to Seek Recourse from Them, Enhances Wife’s Maintenance Threefold appeared first on SCC Times.

Civil society coalition warns AI warfare erodes humanitarian law safeguards

More than 200 civil society groups and advocates on Monday called for an immediate halt to the use of artificial intelligence systems in military kill chains, warning that AI-accelerated warfare risks facilitating violations of international criminal, human rights, and humanitarian law. The statement warned that AI systems embedded in kill chains are accelerating the speed […] The post Civil society...

Starmer sets spring 2027 target for under-16 social media ban

Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Monday that the UK will ban youth under 16 from using a range of social media apps, to protect them from harmful content and excessive screen time. The government expects the rules to take effect in spring 2027. They would cover user-to-user platforms such as Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, […] The post Starmer sets...

Toronto activists demand Israel’s expulsion from FIFA at World Cup opener

Activists unfurled a banner reading “Kick Israel out of FIFA” near a busy Toronto thoroughfare on Friday morning before Canada’s opening match at the World Cup. The banner was draped over a billboard welcoming FIFA to the city, and covered the organization’s logo. Demonstrators wore shirts reading “Jews say no to genocide.” The activists also […] The post Toronto activists...

Justices urged to stop Texas from enforcing age-verification and parental-consent law on apps

Court agrees to hear three new cases, including on the constitutionality of six-person juries

Alabama responds to court’s order on nitrogen gas execution

Plus, what’s the most opinions released in one day?

Orrick adds four partners across US, UK as it continues structured finance buildout

Hires from Morrison Foerster, Mayer Brown and McDermott follow last year’s raid on Cadwalader for 37 CLO and asset backed lending lawyers

Weil, Goodwin guide Fox’s $22bn Roku acquisition

Weil guides Fox in deal that will create third-largest player in US television by viewer share

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

Mishcon de Reya adds litigation trio from Watson Farley & Williams in the UAE

Incoming team includes partner Charlotte Bijlani, who joins as co-head of its UAE disputes practice

AI will expand demand for legal talent despite automation, McKinsey Institute director tells legal leaders at IBA M&A conference

Massive investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure is accelerating technological change, but judgement, workforce transformation and strategic adaptation will determine who succeeds, says Tanguy Catlin

Military veterans-focused social enterprise Brighton Marine names next GC

Deputy GC Brian Ewart is promoted to GC, with ex-GC Adam Hellman moving to the COO role

Directors and officers increasingly worried about geopolitical liability insurance risk - study

WTW and Reed Smith survey shows geopolitics listed as a top-seven risk for the first time

Newsom Says He and Wife Are Targets of US DOJ Investigation

Legal Teams Can No Longer Afford to Work in Silos, Hong Kong Regulator Warns

Delayed Justice, Defeated Democracy: A Decade-Long Verdict On Supreme Court's Failings

Delayed Justice, Defeated Democracy: A Decade-Long Verdict On Supreme Court's Failings

Kerala High Court upholds conviction of madrasa teacher for sexually assaulting 9-year-old boy

Madras High Court dismisses plea for CBI probe into AIADMK MLAs joining Vijay’s TVK

Mamata Banerjee moves Calcutta High Court to challenge CM Suvendu Adhikari's election win

Calcutta HC grills WB Assembly Speaker on accepting rebel Trinamool MLA as Leader of Opposition

How SIR can start a citizenship determination process it cannot decide

J&K High Court seeks UT's reply to plea seeking land in Srinagar for displaced Kashmiri Pandits

Madras High Court refuses to quash ED proceedings against Flipkart co-founders in FEMA case

Supreme Court clears Reliance plan for development of open spaces on Mumbai Coastal Road

Karnataka High Court says arrest of Gameskraft founders was illegal

Law firm in tainted land deal: Supreme Court refuses to stay police summons but protects lawyer from arrest

Supreme Court Acts Suo Motu For Welfare Of Visually Impaired Man & Mother Living In Poverty; Issues Directions To Odisha Govt

Supreme Court Acts Suo Motu For Welfare Of Visually Impaired Man & Mother Living In Poverty; Issues Directions To Odisha Govt

Bar Council Elections | 'BCI's Women Co-Option Formula Seems Fair', Says Supreme Court; Directs To Finalise Proposal

Bar Council Elections | 'BCI's Women Co-Option Formula Seems Fair', Says Supreme Court; Directs To Finalise Proposal

Supreme Court Seeks Centre, States' Response On Plea Against Using Aadhaar Card As Proof Of Citizenship, Domicile & Age

Supreme Court Seeks Centre, States' Response On Plea Against Using Aadhaar Card As Proof Of Citizenship, Domicile & Age

Supreme Court Directs To Conduct Tripura Village Committee Elections In Single Phase In September

Supreme Court Directs To Conduct Tripura Village Committee Elections In Single Phase In September

Supreme Court Refuses To Interfere With Police Summons To Law Firm, Stays Arrest

Supreme Court Refuses To Interfere With Police Summons To Law Firm, Stays Arrest

Supreme Court Upholds Validity of Haryana Rule Deferring Compassionate Assistance For Kin Accused Of Murdering Govt Employee The

The Court also clarified that 'compassionate assistance' was different from 'compassionate appointment'.

BCI to hold 24th qualifying exam for foreign law degree holders from July 15

Supreme Court comes to rescue of visually impaired man, elderly mother living in extreme poverty

10 mercy petitions to British did not affect VD Savarkar's ‘Veer’ title: Savarkar's grandnephew to Pune court

Rajasthan HC orders inquiry against tehsildar, ₹2 lakh fine for unlawful detention of HIV+ man

Supreme Court seeks Centre, ECI response on plea to curb use of Aadhaar for age proof, voter registration

Karnataka HC dismisses PIL challenging appointment of DK Shivakumar as CM, swearing-in of ministers

Ankit Singal Advocates is looking hire Associate and Senior Associate in Delhi

Boys rejected by girls...:Madras HC upholds conviction of man who killed woman inside college

Hindustan Unilever's Prateek Srivastava joins Nestle India as Associate General Counsel

What next for Meenakshi Natarajan? The law on criminal record disclosure in elections

Priority of trademark application vis-a-vis prior use

Bidding on brand names: How the Delhi High Court is reshaping digital ads

DSK Legal advises Omnivore on investment in Manam Chocolate

JSA, Dentons Link Legal act on Continuum Green Energy securing ₹1,350 crore from Chubu Electric Power Co.

Attempt to hoodwink court: Karnataka HC dismisses BDA Secretary's plea against penalty imposed by RTI authority

69 new law officers to represent Karnataka government before High Court; 26 appointees are women

Seven UK Court of Appeal judges appointed

Two women and an Asian judge among appointees as Sir Richard Snowden joins Supreme Court

How Sullivan & Cromwell Has Cemented Itself as Trump's Favored Law Firm

No other Big Law firm appears to match Sullivan & Cromwell’s unique history and connections with Trump.

Senate Confirms Trump’s Ex-Personal Attorney to 8th Circuit Seat

'Do I Close My Eyes?' Los Angeles Judge Grills Lawyers in $4B Sex Abuse Settlement Over DA's Fraud Claims

Deal Watch: More Than 60 Gibson Dunn Lawyers Usher SpaceX IPO Into Reality

SEC Climate Disclosure Rules May Be History, But Some Risk Remains