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UN Rights Commissioner: attacks on rights defenders reached alarming levels in 2025

The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) issued a report on Wednesday documenting record level attacks against human rights defenders in 2025. The Special Rapporteur on human rights defenders (HRDs) defines HRDs as “people who, individually or with others, act to promote or protect human rights in a peaceful manner.” Preliminary […] The post UN Rights...

Section 69-A, IT Act empowers platform-wide blocking: Delhi HC upholds temporary Telegram Ban as proportionate amid risk of fabricate leak claims in NEET-UG 2026

With 2.2 million candidates appearing in the re-examination and unlawful channels reappearing within minutes of every takedown, the Court held that narrower measures had been exhausted and that Telegram’s own CEO’s public admission of “backdating scams” and “hundreds of removed channels” constituted a concession that rendered the platform-wide block legally sustainable. The post Section 69-A, IT Act empowers platform-wide blocking...

Cameras in the courtroom?

Plus, laws on “habitual drunkards” featured prominently in the court’s latest Second Amendment ruling.

POCSO | Kerala HC Upholds Madrassa Teacher’s Conviction for Aggravated Penetrative Sexual Assault on a Nine-Year-Old Boy

The Kerala High Court upheld the conviction of a Madrassa teacher for offences under the POCSO Act, IPC, and Juvenile Justice Act, holding that a child survivor's reliable and consistent testimony can independently sustain a conviction. The post POCSO | Kerala HC Upholds Madrassa Teacher’s Conviction for Aggravated Penetrative Sexual Assault on a Nine-Year-Old Boy appeared first on SCC Times.

Forensic Audit of Project Accounts Permissible During CIRP; Rajasthan RERA Holds Section 14 IBC No Bar to Regulatory Inquiry

With expenditure claimed at 75—77% of project cost against actual physical progress of only 48.13%, the Authority ordered a limited forensic audit of the Avalon Royal Park project, distinguishing the RERA audit from IBC insolvency audit provisions and holding that the two frameworks can operate harmoniously without conflict. The post Forensic Audit of Project Accounts Permissible During CIRP; Rajasthan RERA...

Amnesty urges Tunisian appellate court to overturn convictions of anti-racism activists

Amnesty International (Amnesty) on Wednesday urged on Tunisian authorities to “immediately and unconditionally release” anti-racism activist Saadia Mosbah and five of her colleagues, and called on the Tunis appellate court to overturn their convictions Mosbah and her colleagues are affiliated with the anti-racism rights organization Mnemty—which translates to “My Dream”—while Mosbah is the organization’s president. […] The post Amnesty urges...

Marital Discord Cannot Penalise a Sister-in-Law Who Opened Her Home in Good Faith: Delhi HC Rejects Wife’s Shared Household Claim Over Sister-in-Law’s Property

Delhi High Court ruled that a daughter-in-law cannot continue occupying her sister-in-law’s property merely because she resided there with her husband. Once the husband’s permissive right ended, she had no independent right to remain in possession. The post Marital Discord Cannot Penalise a Sister-in-Law Who Opened Her Home in Good Faith: Delhi HC Rejects Wife’s Shared Household Claim Over Sister-in-Law’s...

“What are you trying to solve?”: Sarah Walton Provides Blueprint for Law Firms Seeking to Embrace AI at LegalTechTalk 2026

At LegalTechTalk 2026, Weightmans Managing Partner Sarah Walton delivered a direct message to the legal profession: the greatest risk from AI is not that firms use it — it is that they prohibit it without providing secure alternatives, driving lawyers to use publicly available tools like ChatGPT with client data they have no business feeding into them. The post “What...

Delhi HC: Binding Heads of Terms Gives Rise to Bona Fide Arbitral Claim; Issues of Specific Performance and Enforceability Left to Arbitral Tribunal

In a Section 9 plea under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, the Court holds that the Heads of Terms constitutes a prima facie binding commercial arrangement warranting interim protection, leaving questions of enforceability and entitlement to specific performance to the arbitral tribunal. The post Delhi HC: Binding Heads of Terms Gives Rise to Bona Fide Arbitral Claim; Issues of...

Supreme Court Recognises Homemakers’ Unpaid Work; Creates ‘Loss of Domestic Care’ Compensation Head

The Supreme Court has recognised homemakers as “Nation Builders” and introduced a new compensation head, “Loss of Domestic Care”, in motor accident The post Supreme Court Recognises Homemakers’ Unpaid Work; Creates ‘Loss of Domestic Care’ Compensation Head appeared first on SCC Times.

From Form to Substance: Reinterpreting Electronic Evidence under Section 138-C, Customs Act, 1962

by Rachit Jain*, Harshdeep Khurana** and Dhanur Gupta*** The post From Form to Substance: Reinterpreting Electronic Evidence under Section 138-C, Customs Act, 1962 appeared first on SCC Times.

Investigation Wing Report Alone Insufficient to Sustain Section 147 Proceedings; Reassessment Beyond Four Years quashed; Deleted ₹5 Lakh Section 68 Addition: ITAT Mumbai

The Tribunal noted that where an assessment completed under Section 143(3) is sought to be reopened beyond four years, the Assessing Officer must record a specific finding that the assessee failed to disclose fully and truly all material facts. The post Investigation Wing Report Alone Insufficient to Sustain Section 147 Proceedings; Reassessment Beyond Four Years quashed; Deleted ₹5 Lakh Section...

CAM advises Hygenco Green Energies Private Ltd. its $105 million capital raise from IFC, Siemens and Fullerton

The Company operates as a green molecules platform engaged in the production, processing, storage, supply, transport, distribution, and sale of hydrogen and its derivatives, along with related infrastructure business models including build-own-operate structures and associated environmental attribute services. The post CAM advises Hygenco Green Energies Private Ltd. its $105 million capital raise from IFC, Siemens and Fullerton appeared first on...

Technical Disputes Do Not Mandate a Technical Presiding Arbitrator; Tribunal May Seek Expert Assistance: Kerala HC Nominates Former Judge as Third Arbitrator

A party that initially chose a retired Judge as sole arbitrator cannot later insist that only a technical expert can adjudicate because the dispute is factual in nature — the Kerala High Court directed the KHHAC to nominate a former Judge as presiding arbitrator, leaving it open to the tribunal to seek expert assistance on technical issues. The post Technical...

How Are Company Membership Records and Shareholding Changes Regulated? Lahore High Court Seeks SECP Report

With several petitions concerning rectification of the Register of Members pending before it, the Lahore High Court has directed Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan to explain how membership records are created, maintained, altered, and rectified under the Companies Act, 2017. The post How Are Company Membership Records and Shareholding Changes Regulated? Lahore High Court Seeks SECP Report appeared first...

CAM advises Indian Bank in relation to INR 300 Cr. lease rental discounting facility extended to Ambale Industrial and Logistics Parks Private Ltd., a Welspun group entity

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised Indian Bank in connection with a lease rental discounting facility of up to INR 300 crore extended to Ambale Industrial and Logistics Parks Private Limited, a Welspun group entity. The post CAM advises Indian Bank in relation to INR 300 Cr. lease rental discounting facility extended to Ambale Industrial and Logistics Parks Private Ltd., a Welspun...

‘The breakthrough is not AI giving information, but AI giving insights’: Legal leaders discuss how judgment can be embedded into technology at LegalTechTalk 2026

The legal industry is moving from information to intelligence, a shift examined in the session “From Information to Intelligence: How Law Firms Embed Legal Judgment in Technology” at LegalTechTalk 2026, where speakers highlighted AI’s role in scaling expertise while keeping human judgment at the centre of legal decision-making. The post ‘The breakthrough is not AI giving information, but AI giving...

Divided court bars federal district court review of non-final state-court judgments

Freshfields, Slaughters score lead roles on EQT's £11bn Intertek takeover

Simpson Thacher, Clifford Chance, Linklaters and Sweden's Vinge also guide deal that sees another London-listed firm bought out by foreign ​bidders

Freshfields continues Germany PE rebuild with senior Hengeler Mueller hire

Partner Daniel Möritz joins in Munich, continuing Freshfields' hires and internal promotions in Germany after four senior PE partners defected to Latham & Watkins late last year

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

US data and analytics business Alteryx hires ElevenX CLO as next legal head

Steve Holsten replaces Christopher Lal, who left last month to join Braze

Kennedys hires GC from Trowers & Hamlins as chief risk officer retires

Claire Larbey arrives after almost eight years as GC at Trowers & Hamlins

Supreme Court Dismisses Tamil Nadu Businessman's Challenge To ED Search In TASMAC Money Laundering Case

Supreme Court Dismisses Tamil Nadu Businessman's Challenge To ED Search In TASMAC Money Laundering Case

Consumer Forum's Jurisdiction Not Ousted By Mere Existence Of Arbitration Clause : Supreme Court

Consumer Forum's Jurisdiction Not Ousted By Mere Existence Of Arbitration Clause : Supreme Court

'Banks Sell Loans To ARCs For Peanuts': Supreme Court Flags Nexus Between Banks, Borrowers & Asset Reconstruction Companies

'Banks Sell Loans To ARCs For Peanuts': Supreme Court Flags Nexus Between Banks, Borrowers & Asset Reconstruction Companies

Academic Timelines Can't Be Applied Strictly To Pregnant Women: Madras High Court Allows LLM Student To Submit Delayed Dissertation

Conviction Can't Rest On 'Last Seen' Alone Without Complete Chain Of Circumstances: Allahabad HC Acquits Man In 1986 Murder Case

Omar Hoda and Kunal Vajani appointed Additional Advocate Generals for Karnataka in Supreme Court

Beyond the app: Why Telangana’s new law is a major step for gig worker dignity

Karnataka High Court quashes case against CM DK Shivakumar over morphed image of BJP leaders' protest

Can homebuyers seek compensation for delayed delivery of flat even after possession? Supreme Court answers

International arbitration award can't be challenged...: Bombay HC sustains $24.7m award against ONGC

Congress, CPI move Bombay High Court against Maharashtra Special Public Security Act, 2025

The judge, the judgment and the threat

Law Needed To Protect Right To Walk On Footpaths : Supreme Court Tells Centre

Law Needed To Protect Right To Walk On Footpaths : Supreme Court Tells Centre

S.69A IT Act Empowers Centre To Block Entire Intermediary Platform, Not Just Specific Content: Delhi High Court In Telegram Case

S.69A IT Act Empowers Centre To Block Entire Intermediary Platform, Not Just Specific Content: Delhi High Court In Telegram Case

West Bengal SIR | Supreme Court Says Advocate Deleted From Roll Seemed To Be Genuine Citizen, Asks Appellate Tribunal To Decide

West Bengal SIR | Supreme Court Says Advocate Deleted From Roll Seemed To Be Genuine Citizen, Asks Appellate Tribunal To Decide

'No Ladies' Bar Rooms In Most Trial Courts': Supreme Court Says Basic Facilities For Women Advocates Integral To Dignity

'No Ladies' Bar Rooms In Most Trial Courts': Supreme Court Says Basic Facilities For Women Advocates Integral To Dignity

Supreme Court Endorses Proposal For 'Young Lawyers' Professional Assistance Fund' To Support Junior Advocates

Supreme Court Endorses Proposal For 'Young Lawyers' Professional Assistance Fund' To Support Junior Advocates

Pedestrians Have Fundamental Right To Have Footpath; Motorists Can't Negate Right To Walk : Supreme Court The Court

The Court held that authorities have the corresponding duty to construct and safeguard demarcated footpaths for walking.

'No Vested Right By Mere Inclusion In Revised Select List' : Supreme Court Upholds Fresh Selection Process For TN MV Inspectors

Food Adulteration Act | Failure To Inform Accused Of Right To Get Food Sample Tested By Central Lab Vitiates Prosecution: MP High Court

Bombay High Court restrains hacker group from disclosing school children’s sensitive data

Reports of 75 judges going to London for badminton event false and misleading: Centre to Delhi High Court

Pregnancy, motherhood shouldn't deprive women of education: Madras HC grants relief to LL.M. student

NyayAssist to roll out 10+ upgrades in June, keeping lawyers at the centre as Supreme Court’s AI draft takes shape

Karnataka High Court seeks SIT's response to Prajwal Revanna's bail plea in nude video call case

The conflict within: Ethics, conflict and the arbitration practitioner

Rewriting the rules of distress: Part I

SAMVĀD: Partners' Ashwini Vittalachar leaves to start private practice

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas advises SolarSquare on $53 million Series C fundraise

Trilegal, TT&A, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas act on Sarvam AI $300 million Series B fundraise

Supreme Court recognises fundamental right to walk safely on footpaths

Dalit student suicide: Kerala HC denies anticipatory bail to Kannur Dental College professor Dr. MK Ram

Social media platforms can be blocked in entirety under Section 69A of IT Act: Delhi HC rules in Telegram case

Litigants can't approach High Courts to dictate NCLT listing: Delhi High Court

State employee participation in June 21 Yoga event not mandatory: West Bengal to Calcutta High Court

West Bengal SIR: Supreme Court says excluded 75-year-old lawyer ought to be included in voter list

Law Firm Disrupted: It's Not All About the Money Anymore. What Really Drives Lateral Movement

While compensation offers get much of the spotlight, what really drives lateral movement goes beyond the paycheck.

Trial Skills: Chat Messages Sink Defense, Lead to $17.5M Verdict

Corporate Director Use of Public- or Consumer-Facing AI Latest Risk for Legal Departments