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Justices strike down campaign finance law

Court rules that states can exclude transgender athletes from girls’ and women’s sports teams

Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s order ending birthright citizenship

Rights watchdog warns Hong Kong governance restructure tightens social control

Human Rights Watch (HRW) warned on Monday that Beijing has restructured Hong Kong’s governance in a way that reduces accountability and tightens social control. The new system answers to the Chinese Communist Party leadership rather than Hong Kong’s people, and builds on the existing “draconian” national security regime. Elaine Pearson, Asia director at HRW, particularly […] The post Rights watchdog...

SCOTUS declines Trump appeal of $5M E. Jean Carroll verdict

The US Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear President Donald Trump’s appeal of a $5 million judgment finding him liable for sexually abusing and defaming writer E. Jean Carroll, ending his effort to overturn the 2023 verdict. The court denied certiorari in Trump v. Carroll in a brief and unexplained order, which is typical […] The post SCOTUS declines...

Rights group condemns Mali armed forces and allied militias for violence against civilians

Human Rights Watch on Monday criticized Islamist armed groups, allied militias, and Malian armed forces who have committed “serious abuses of human rights against civilians” amidst an insurgency of violence fueled by long-standing ethnic tensions in the country. Commenting on the large scale of atrocities committed against civilians in the region, senior Sahel researcher at […] The post Rights group...

Australia moves to strengthen under-16 social media ban amid evidence of enforcement concerns

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Monday that his government was introducing legislation to strengthen the country’s ban on social media accounts for children under 16. Albanese praised the ban’s success, stating that it has led to the deletion of over five million social media accounts for children under 16. He noted, however, issues […] The post Australia moves...

The final four

Welcome to the final opinion announcement day of the 2025-26 term.

“FIR to wrong Magistrate won’t save the day”: Delhi HC clarifies Section 471 DMC Act limitation and Municipal Magistrate jurisdiction in landmark reference

The Court was called upon to decide the recurring questions concerning the interpretation of Sections 466-A, 467 and 471, Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957, particularly regarding the limitation applicable to prosecutions for unauthorised construction under Section 332 of the Act. The post “FIR to wrong Magistrate won’t save the day”: Delhi HC clarifies Section 471 DMC Act limitation and Municipal...

The last grants of the 2025-26 term?

IVYAP & TAET Host International Arbitration Careers Panel

India Very Young Arbitration Practitioners (IVYAP) and The Arbitration Event Tracker (TAET), with SCC Times as Media Partner, hosted a virtual panel discussion on building careers at international arbitral institutions, featuring practitioners from the ICC, PCA, SIAC, and AIAC. The post IVYAP & TAET Host International Arbitration Careers Panel appeared first on SCC Times.

Government Extends Deadline for Filing Appeals Before GST Appellate Tribunal to 31 July 2026

The Government has extended the last date for filing appeals before the GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) from 30 June 2026 to 31 July 2026, citing technical difficulties arising from a surge in filings on the GSTAT portal. The post Government Extends Deadline for Filing Appeals Before GST Appellate Tribunal to 31 July 2026 appeared first on SCC Times.

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas acts as transaction counsel for merger by absorption of REC Ltd. into Power Finance Corporation Ltd.

The Proposed Merger shall create a financing entity with an aggregate loan book of over INR 11 lakh crore, and the combined entity is valued at approx. INR 2.42 lakh crores. The deal involved extensive discussions with the Ministries and other governmental authorities for finalisation of the scheme and overall structuring of the Proposed Merger. The post Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas...

“Lakes are not mere water bodies but living heritage”: Rajasthan HC takes suo motu cognizance of encroachments and decay threatening Udaipur’s lakes, orders status quo

Citing newspaper reports on unresolved boundary disputes over Rupsagar Talab, recurring structural failures in Madar Canal, and unchecked development near Fatehsagar Lake, the Court invoked Article 21's right to a clean environment and the Public Trust Doctrine to direct that no further encroachment, construction or pollution be permitted in any of Udaipur's lakes pending a coordinated status report from eleven...

Justice does not mean “whatever I want and howsoever I put it”: Bombay High Court denies relief to MNLU student with less than 75 per cent attendance

The Bombay High Court dismissed a review petition filed by a law student barred from appearing in semester examinations due to less than 75 per cent attendance, holding that the application merely sought to reargue issues already decided and failed to satisfy the requirements for review under Order XLVII CPC. The post Justice does not mean “whatever I want and...

Rejected hours before her exam over a missing hard copy, candidate gets relief from Allahabad HC’s special Sunday sitting to write UPPSC APO Mains

The Court noted that the petitioner’s candidature was rejected solely on the ground that she did not submit the hard copy of the application form and accordingly permitted her to provisionally appear in the Mains Examination, subject to further orders to be passed in the present writ petition. The post Rejected hours before her exam over a missing hard copy...

Drainage restoration measures under Disaster Management Act not hit by Art. 300-A; No acquisition or compensation required: Bombay HC

In writ petitions challenging notices issued under the Disaster Management Act, 2005 restraining landowners from obstructing drainage work, the Court held that the action constituted a statutory flood mitigation measure backed by law and did not amount to deprivation of property under Article 300-A, thereby rejecting the challenge. The post Drainage restoration measures under Disaster Management Act not hit by...

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advises Adani Road Transport Ltd. for Substitution of Concessionaire in Indore Gujarat Roads Concession Project

The bid process culminated with ARTL emerging as the successful bidder whereafter ARTL incorporated an SPV namely, M/s Indore Gujarat Road Limited to substitute the Existing Concessionaire for the Project. With NHAI’s approval on the implementation of the substitution and also on the financing arrangement availed by ARTL from YES Bank Ltd for funding the consideration amount for the substitution...

1957 Registered Sale Deed Not Void for Alleged Violation of S. 154, U.P. Zamindari Abolition Act; 1982 Amendment Cannot Apply Retrospectively: Supreme Court

Supreme Court rules a 1957 registered sale deed is not void under pre-1982 UPZA & LR Act, restores appellants' revenue entries, and clarifies Section 154 The post 1957 Registered Sale Deed Not Void for Alleged Violation of S. 154, U.P. Zamindari Abolition Act; 1982 Amendment Cannot Apply Retrospectively: Supreme Court appeared first on SCC Times.

Nagaraj V. Mylandla Case: Supreme Court Introduces “Transnational Issue Estoppel” into Foreign Award Enforcement in India

by Akshay Sharma* and Palak Kaushal** The post Nagaraj V. Mylandla Case: Supreme Court Introduces “Transnational Issue Estoppel” into Foreign Award Enforcement in India appeared first on SCC Times.

Read why Chhattisgarh HC quashed Cipla’s blacklisting over non-supply of Remdesivir during the COVID-19 second wave

In the present case, the Chhattisgarh High Court examined legality of blacklisting a pharmaceutical company that was unable to fulfil sharply escalated Remdesivir during the second wave of COVID-19, where demand was escalated manifold beyond the indicative tender quantity within a matter of days. The post Read why Chhattisgarh HC quashed Cipla’s blacklisting over non-supply of Remdesivir during the COVID-19...

SAM advises Turtlemint Fintech Solutions and Investor Selling Shareholders – Nexus Venture Partners, Peak XV Partners, Blume Ventures, Notable Capital and Dream Incubator on ₹8,826.70 million IPO

Turtlemint is a tech-enabled insurance distribution platform that connects customers, insurance advisors and insurers. In 2015, Turtlemint became the first to adopt the point-of-sale person distribution model and also has the largest certified PoSP network among the peer group as of March 31, 2025, as well as December 31, 2025. The post SAM advises Turtlemint Fintech Solutions and Investor Selling...

Read why Karnataka HC refused to reduce compensation for land acquired for Hassan-Arasikere Railway project

Can an enhanced compensation award stand despite the exemplar judgments forming its basis being later set aside? The Karnataka High Court addressed this question in a dispute concerning land acquired for the Hassan-Arasikere Railway Project, The post Read why Karnataka HC refused to reduce compensation for land acquired for Hassan-Arasikere Railway project appeared first on SCC Times.

Does Office Commute Come Under POSH Act? Bombay High Court Clarifies Workplace Scope

In Siddhesh Pradeep Satpute v. SBI, 2026 SCC OnLine Bom 3824, the Bombay High Court held that a shared autorickshaw commute does The post Does Office Commute Come Under POSH Act? Bombay High Court Clarifies Workplace Scope appeared first on SCC Times.

The Afterlife of Arbitral Authority: What Happens When Mandate Expiry Blurs and Finality Becomes Fluid?

by Shubhang Shukla* The post The Afterlife of Arbitral Authority: What Happens When Mandate Expiry Blurs and Finality Becomes Fluid? appeared first on SCC Times.

Court agrees to hear six new cases, including dispute over proof of citizenship to vote

Justices’ financial disclosures reveal Bad Bunny concert tickets, plenty of travel in 2025

250th birthday minutes on the bench

Supreme Court rules Mississippi can count absentee ballots received after election day

The US Supreme Court on Monday ruled that federal law does not bar states from counting absentee ballots that arrive after election day, so long as they are postmarked by that date. The 5-4 decision in Watson v. Republican National Committee reversed a US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruling that had struck […] The post Supreme Court...

Cravath, Latham guide Martin Marietta's $13.5bn Lhoist North America merger

French firm Bredin Prat also helps steer latest in string of deals in the US ​building-products industry

Addleshaw Goddard posts double-digit revenue growth as PEP hits £1.1m

Turnover rises 17% to £644m as firm continues Europe and Middle East expansion

Fountain Court’s Sian Huckett to succeed Alex Taylor as senior clerk

Deputy senior clerk will succeed top commercial set's veteran director of clerking, Alex Taylor, in January

Squire Patton Boggs chooses two partners to lead US arm

Appointment of Peter Gould and Traci Martinez as US managing partners follows unveiling of new European head

DISH Network and Boost Mobile-owner EchoStar names acting CLO

Government affairs EVP Jeffrey Blum named interim as long-time legal head Dean Manson retires

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader Is 'Ready to Roll' On July 1

On the verge of a historic merger with Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft, Hogan Lovells CEO Miguel Zaldivar said both legacy firms turned in strong performances during the first half of 2026 and the combined firm will be off to a strong start.

Addleshaw Goddard Posts 17% Revenue Growth, PEP Rises to £1.1M

How the Deal Got Done: Winston Taylor Completes Historic Transatlantic Combination

TMT Law Practice advises Yash Raj Films on investment in Rusk Media

Delhi HC asks MCD to hike fine for throwing garbage in drains, laments lack of civic sense among Indians

Section 69A IT Act and the expanding architecture of digital censorship in India

Hindustan Unilever's Alok Sinha joins FedEx India as Managing Director - Legal

Democracy can survive only if executive and legislature remain faithful to Constitution: CJI Surya Kant

OYO IPO 3.0: The law firms behind its ₹6,650 crore public issue

Former KKR Managing Director Jigar Shah appointed HDFC Bank General Counsel

Which law firms advised Turtlemint on its ₹882.67 crore IPO?

Bombay High Court grants relief to ‘Bombay Group’ in Vadilal brand row with Ahmedabad Group

JGLS student Arjan Singh Nagra is India's youngest-ever rider in Asian Games Eventing squad

Sachin Sharma joins Hero Realty as Chief Legal Advisor

Karnataka High Court seeks State reply on PIL against shifting Bangalore Turf Club to Kunigal Stud Farm

West Bengal passes laws allowing 1-year preventive detention, auction of offender's property

Clarvis Legal invites applications for internship programme in Delhi and Ahmedabad

Hindu marriage void despite valid certificate if Saptapadi not performed: Gujarat High Court

Cow sacred in India: Gujarat High Court denies bail to man accused of illegal cow slaughter

US Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship, Strikes Down Trump's Executive Order

US Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship, Strikes Down Trump's Executive Order

MP Judge Faces Communal Attack After Convicting Cow Vigilantes In Lynching Case

MP Judge Faces Communal Attack After Convicting Cow Vigilantes In Lynching Case

Supreme Court Directs Status Quo On Ethanol Supply Allocation For 2025-26 As BPCL Says HC Order Will Affect E20 Policy

Supreme Court Directs Status Quo On Ethanol Supply Allocation For 2025-26 As BPCL Says HC Order Will Affect E20 Policy

Judge Orders US Justice Department to Spell Out Reasons for Adani Dismissal

A judge scrutinizing the DOJ’s decision to drop a case is rare and brings the matter into largely uncharted waters, lawyers say.

Clifford Chance Sued by 2 Former Partners Over Compensation Clawbacks

SEC Oversight of PE Transactions Could Tighten Disclosure Standards, Experts Say

Fewer Deals, Bigger Bets: India's M&A Enters a New Phase

Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain PIL For Probe Into Bharat Bhushan Tiwari Encounter Killing In Bihar

Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain PIL For Probe Into Bharat Bhushan Tiwari Encounter Killing In Bihar

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Asaram Bapu's Plea Against Rape Conviction, Refuses To Suspend Sentence For Now

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Asaram Bapu's Plea Against Rape Conviction, Refuses To Suspend Sentence For Now

Why Ayodhya Lawyers' Refusal To Represent Accused In Ram Mandir Donation Theft Case Violates Law

Why Ayodhya Lawyers' Refusal To Represent Accused In Ram Mandir Donation Theft Case Violates Law

PC Act | Mere Presence Of Officer When Superior Accepted Bribe Not Enough To Infer Criminal Conspiracy: Supreme Court

PC Act | Mere Presence Of Officer When Superior Accepted Bribe Not Enough To Infer Criminal Conspiracy: Supreme Court

"Even Death Penalty Would Not Be Adequate": Pune Court Awards Death Sentence To 65-Yr-Old For Rape, Murder Of 3 Yr-Old Girl

"Even Death Penalty Would Not Be Adequate": Pune Court Awards Death Sentence To 65-Yr-Old For Rape, Murder Of 3 Yr-Old Girl

Order Asking Alleged Contemnor To Explain Why Charges Shouldn't Be Framed Not Appealable Under Contempt Act: Allahabad High Court

No immediate bail for Asaram Bapu in 2013 rape case; Supreme Court says will consider if his health deteriorates

SGT University launches Certificate Course on Alternative Dispute Resolution in Sports Law- Register Now!

ALMT Legal, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas, Rajani Associates act on Bodycraft ₹120 crore fundraise

JSA assists Serentica Renewables on availing $345.1 million financing for solar and wind projects in Karnataka

Delhi High Court upholds India's Dressage team selection for Asian Games 2026

Beyond the agreement paradigm: Regulating algorithmic collusion under the Competition Act, 2002

Lohagad Fort murder case: Who represents Siya Goyal? Competing claims and a ₹10 crore legal notice

Very rare that politicians, public servants get involved in heinous crimes: Karnataka HC on Yogesh Gowda murder

Madras High Court quashes temple fund misappropriation case against three HR&CE staff

Karnataka HC refuses to quash case against travel agent booked for helping terror accused renew passport

Refusal to marry long-term live-in partner won’t amount to rape: Chhattisgarh High Court

Shoosmiths tops £1m PEP for second consecutive year as turnover inches up

UK firm cites investment in technology and high-value work across corporate, litigation and real estate as turnover exceeds £221m

UK law firm Shoosmiths unveils proprietary gen AI contract review tool Project Apollo

Microsoft-supported tool to be rolled out across firm after year-long pilot programme

Legora becomes official partner of English Premier League football giants Chelsea FC

Swedish legaltech firm expands push to secure sport related sponsorships

After SEC's U-Turn, Supreme Court Refuses to Review Agency's 'Gag Rule' for Defendants That Settle

The justices denied the petition for certiorari on Monday without any legal explanation, as is customary for decisions issued through its order list. The denial comes after the SEC voted to rescind its long-standing no-deny rule, which government attorneys argued mooted the entire case.

'The Next Vanguard': OpenAI, Altman Hit With New Lawsuit Over FSU Shooting

Reed Smith Teams Up With Cornell University to Train Partners on AI

Judiciary to Increase Pacer Fee to Fund Fast-Tracked System Upgrade

Supreme Court Says Independent Agencies Unconstitutional in Landmark Ruling

Ashurst Perkins Coie Merger Goes Live

Federal Judge Denies Motion to Dismiss Lawsuit Over Law School Application Fees

Indian Concept Of 'Dharma' Predates Common Law; Rule Of Law & Judicial Independence Not Western Imports : CJI Surya Kant

Indian Concept Of 'Dharma' Predates Common Law; Rule Of Law & Judicial Independence Not Western Imports : CJI Surya Kant

Delhi High Court cancels bail granted to school staff accused of raping 3-year-old girl in Janakpuri school