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Birthright Citizenship Dispute: United States Supreme Court Strikes Down Executive Order Restricting US Citizenship at Birth

The case concerned the constitutional validity of Executive Order, which sought to restrict birthright citizenship for certain children born in the United States to parents who were unlawfully or temporarily present in the country. The Court examined the scope of the Citizenship Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment and the meaning of the phrase “subject to the jurisdiction thereof”. The post...

Closing out the term

The court ruled on birthright citizenship, transgender athletes, and campaign finance on Tuesday.

Delhi HC declines to interfere with Indian Dressage Team selection for 20th Asian Games; reiterates limited scope of judicial review in sports selections

Delhi High Court dismissed challenges to the Indian Dressage Team selection for the 2026 Asian Games, holding that the EFI followed the prescribed Selection Criteria and reiterating the limited scope of judicial review in sports selections. The post Delhi HC declines to interfere with Indian Dressage Team selection for 20th Asian Games; reiterates limited scope of judicial review in sports...

A decade of the IBC, 239 insolvency professionals, and a blueprint for the next ten years: IICA national conference charts India’s restructuring future

Commemorating a decade of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs hosted a national conference on India’s restructuring ecosystem alongside the PGIP 6th Batch Convocation. The event featured discussions on cross-border insolvency, distressed assets, early-stage resolution, and the future of India’s insolvency framework. The post A decade of the IBC, 239 insolvency professionals, and a blueprint...

Whether Promise of Marriage by a Married Man Can Prima Facie Constitute an Offence Under Section 69 BNS? Kerala HC Examines

In the present case, an alleged promise of marriage made was by a man who was already married. The Court examined whether such a promise could amount to “deceitful means” and the applicability of the bar contained under Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. The post Whether Promise of Marriage by a Married Man Can...

San Francisco archdiocese agrees to pay $395M in settlement with sexual abuse survivors

The San Francisco Catholic archdiocese announced on Monday that it reached a $395 million settlement with over 500 survivors of childhood sexual abuse within the church. The terms of the agreement, which must still be approved by a judge, also require the church to comply with transparency and child protection demands, including maintaining an up-to-date […] The post San Francisco...

Husband who called police himself after killing pregnant wife gets life sentence commuted to 7 years: MP HC holds verbal taunt amounted to grave and sudden provocation

The Court found that the wife's statement that she could keep a thousand husbands like him constituted grave and sudden provocation within Exception 1 to Section 300 IPC, and that the fatal injuries were consistent with a single blow rather than repeated pelting, bringing the case within Section 304 Part II rather than Part I. The post Husband who called...

Limits of Parens Patriae Jurisdiction under Clause 17 of the Letters Patent: Can Section 7, Guardians and Wards Act be Invoked for Adult Guardianship?

by Gauri Shah* The post Limits of Parens Patriae Jurisdiction under Clause 17 of the Letters Patent: Can Section 7, Guardians and Wards Act be Invoked for Adult Guardianship? appeared first on SCC Times.

Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026: Government Introduces Improvement Notice Mechanism under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009

Department of Consumer Affairs has introduced the Improvement Notice mechanism under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009 through the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026, enabling businesses to rectify specified first-time procedural non-compliances before penal action. The post Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026: Government Introduces Improvement Notice Mechanism under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009 appeared first on SCC...

Service Law June 2026 | Key Supreme Court and High Court Rulings on Appointment, Recruitment, Resignation & Employment Regulation

Bringing together the month's significant service law developments from Supreme Court and High Court decisions on appointment, recruitment, eligibility, jurisdiction, employment regulation, and resignation. The post Service Law June 2026 | Key Supreme Court and High Court Rulings on Appointment, Recruitment, Resignation & Employment Regulation appeared first on SCC Times.

Temporary Restrictions on Petrol and Diesel Sales Withdrawn; Normal Distribution Resumes from 1 July

Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has withdrawn the temporary restrictions on the retail sale and distribution of petrol and diesel through Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies with effect from 1 July 2026. The post Temporary Restrictions on Petrol and Diesel Sales Withdrawn; Normal Distribution Resumes from 1 July appeared first on SCC Times.

Challenge to a Policy Doesn’t Justify Interim Suspension of Operative Rules; Delhi HC Affirms AFT’s Refusal to Permit NEET PG Appearance Under Superseded Rules

Armed Forces Tribunal refused to grant interim relief permitting the petitioners, SSC Medical Officers, to apply for and appear in the NEET PG Examination, 2026 on a priority basis. The post Challenge to a Policy Doesn’t Justify Interim Suspension of Operative Rules; Delhi HC Affirms AFT’s Refusal to Permit NEET PG Appearance Under Superseded Rules appeared first on SCC Times.

Second marriage after divorce not void merely because appeal against divorce decree is pending; condonation of delay does not revive Section 15 HMA bar: Kerala High Court

“An incapacity for a second marriage for a certain period does not have the effect of treating the former marriage as subsisting. This settled position in law would suffice to reject the argument of the husband that the second marriage was void since it was bigamous in nature.” The post Second marriage after divorce not void merely because appeal against...

How to Register on SCC Online Advocates’ Directory

A verified professional profile can make it easier for clients, peers, and researchers to find accurate information about an advocate’s practice The post How to Register on SCC Online Advocates’ Directory appeared first on SCC Times.

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas acts as lender’s legal counsel to International Finance Corporation

The transaction team was involved in structuring, documentation, negotiations and providing advice on all relevant Indian legal matters in relation to the transaction. The transaction structure was unique as the financing was provided outside of the ECB framework. The post Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas acts as lender’s legal counsel to International Finance Corporation appeared first on SCC Times.

Delhi HC directs AITA to amend Constitution in line with Sports Governance Act, orders fresh elections by 30 September 2026

Delhi High Court issued interim directions for reforming the governance framework of the AITA, directing amendment of its Constitution in accordance with the National Sports Governance Act, 2025 and the Sports Governance Rules, 2026, followed by fresh Executive Committee elections by 30 September 2026. The post Delhi HC directs AITA to amend Constitution in line with Sports Governance Act, orders...

Homebuyers’ Conundrum = Damned If You Do; Damned If You Don’t

by Akaant K. Mittal* and Bhavana Garg** The post Homebuyers’ Conundrum = Damned If You Do; Damned If You Don’t appeared first on SCC Times.

Birthright citizenship: “We break no new ground today”

Supreme Court strikes down caps on political party spending with candidates in 6-3 ruling

The US Supreme Court on Monday struck down federal limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with their candidates, ruling 6-3 that the restrictions violate the First Amendment‘s free speech protections. The decision in National Republican Senatorial Committee v. Federal Election Commission overrules the court’s 2001 decision in FEC v. Colorado Republican […] The post Supreme Court...

Breaking down the birthright-citizenship decision

Supreme Court upholds West Virginia, Idaho bans on transgender athletes in women’s sports

The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that states may bar transgender athletes from competing on girls’ and women’s sports teams, upholding bans in West Virginia and Idaho and holding that neither Title IX nor the Equal Protection Clause requires schools to allow participation based on gender identity rather than biological sex. The court issued a 6-3 […] The post Supreme Court...

UN commends extension of aid corridor in Sudan amid esclalting violence

The UN on Monday welcomed the government of Sudan’s decision to keep the Adre border crossing open until September 30, though the organization warned about the rise in violence in El Obeid. The UN spokesman Stéphane Dujarric commended the Sudanese government’s decision, highlighting that the Adre corridor remains critical for delivering humanitarian aid into Sudan […] The post UN commends...

Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, blocks Trump executive order in landmark ruling

The US Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that children born in the United States to parents who are unlawfully or temporarily present are citizens under the 14th Amendment, holding unconstitutional an executive order President Donald Trump signed on his first day in office in January 2025 that sought to deny them that status. In Trump v. […] The post Supreme Court...

Court grants several new cases, including on whether the Second Amendment protects possession of semiautomatic rifles

US Supreme Court limits president’s authority to fire federal reserve governor

The US Supreme Court said on Monday that Lisa Cook can remain in her position as governor for the Federal Reserve while she contests allegations of mortgage fraud made by President Donald Trump, who fired Cook last August. Writing for the majority in today’s ruling, Chief Justice John Roberts rejected all four of the Trump […] The post US Supreme...

Simmons posts 12% revenue jump to £690m as PEP grows 11%

Latest results continue long-term growth trend, with profits increasing 43% in five years

‘How is it Not a Conflict?’ Debate Surrounds Kirkland’s Billion-Dollar Investment Fund

A Law.com investigation reveals a growing divide over whether U.S. law firms’ in-house investment funds create alignment with private equity clients—or unresolvable conflicts that risk undermining lawyers’ independence.

Justices Rise for Summer Recess After Birthright Citizenship, Campaign Finance, Trans Sports Rulings

Orrick Lands 6-Lawyer Fintech Team From Greenberg Traurig in Miami

Legal Education Leaders Raise Concerns Over Access as Law School Loan Caps Take Effect

Up, Down or Holding Steady: How Second Hundred NY Law Firms Fared

Critical Mass With Law.com’s Amanda Bronstad: What’s the Impact of the Roundup Ruling by SCOTUS? Meta Loses Last

Bid to Avoid Next Month’s Trial Against 29 States

How I Made Practice Group Chair: 'Leadership Must Be Earned,' Says Siegmund Gutman of Mintz

Representation Of People Act Doesn't Apply To Municipal Elections : Supreme Court

Representation Of People Act Doesn't Apply To Municipal Elections : Supreme Court

Magistrate Must Not Record Prosecution Evidence In Cases Exclusively Triable By Sessions Court : Supreme Court

Magistrate Must Not Record Prosecution Evidence In Cases Exclusively Triable By Sessions Court : Supreme Court

The Judge Who Did Her Duty

The Judge Who Did Her Duty

S. 187(3) BNSS | Non-Supply Of Charge Sheet To Accused Not Ground For Default Bail : Supreme Court

Delhi High Court Declines Contempt Action Against Husband, Lawyers For Filing Wife's Intimate Photos In Divorce Case; Calls It 'Grave Lapse'

Exemption To Sikhs From Wearing Helmets Is A Reasonable Classification Under Article 14, Not Based On Religion: Bombay High Court

Karnataka HC upholds UAPA prosecution of 6 linked to US missionary group over left-wing extremism funding

Madras High Court dismisses Savukku Shankar’s PIL seeking CBI probe against DVAC chief A Arun

Compromise invalid if lawyer lacked client’s express authority: Supreme Court sets aside 28-year-old decree

Writ petition can be filed against private media since they perform public function: Delhi High Court

MP High Court reduces jail term of man who killed pregnant wife for saying she could 'keep a thousand husbands like him'

Hiding existing marriage to induce widow into sex on promise of marriage is rape: Jharkhand HC

E-court status, adjournment orders cannot be appealed: Madras High Court

Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader cement $3.9bn merger

Combination touted as the ‘largest law firm merger in history’ goes live today

From prompting to process: five key takeaways from special report on European law firm Gen AI adoption

Research by Global Legal Post in association with LexisNexis examines how European firms are embedding Gen AI in day-to-day legal work

Harley-Davidson hires ex-Exelon legal chief and former federal prosecutor as next CLO

Gayle Littleton replaces Paul Krause, who is leaving the motorbike-maker after a decade

In-house legal teams rapidly deploying AI tools as budgets increase - survey

Deloitte study shows eight in 10 in-house teams’ AI budgets have risen over the past year

SCAORA Condemns Threats Against MP Judge Who Punished Cow Vigilantes In Lynching Case

SCAORA Condemns Threats Against MP Judge Who Punished Cow Vigilantes In Lynching Case

S. 465 CrPC | Taking Cognizance Under Wrong Provision Curable Defect If Magistrate Otherwise Has Jurisdiction : Supreme Court

S. 465 CrPC | Taking Cognizance Under Wrong Provision Curable Defect If Magistrate Otherwise Has Jurisdiction : Supreme Court

Police Clearance Denied To Agniveer Aspirant Over SIR Deletion; Appellate Tribunal Gives Him Relief After Calcutta HC Nudge

Police Clearance Denied To Agniveer Aspirant Over SIR Deletion; Appellate Tribunal Gives Him Relief After Calcutta HC Nudge

WB Assembly Passes 'Public Safety Act' Providing For Detention Up To One Year, Property Seizure For 'Anti-Social Activities'

WB Assembly Passes 'Public Safety Act' Providing For Detention Up To One Year, Property Seizure For 'Anti-Social Activities'

Remission Policy Issued Under Article 161 Overrides Statutory Policy Framed Under CrPC: Supreme Court

Remission Policy Issued Under Article 161 Overrides Statutory Policy Framed Under CrPC: Supreme Court

Lawyer Accused Of Threatening NCB Officer Moves Kerala High Court For Quashing FIR

January 1 To Be Approved Service Date For Delhi, Andaman Civil & Police Service Officers Till Fresh Rules Are Framed: Delhi High Court

Karnataka High Court seeks response from NLSIU, BCI on plea by student at risk of losing a year

Nishith Desai Associates launches NDA Future Lawyer Academy

Egg-pelting on TMC leaders: Calcutta HC seeks report from DGP, orders guidelines to curb mob violence

JSA advises Mamaearth on ₹135 crore majority stake acquisition in Fluence Pharma

Delhi HC stays suspension of Rajiv Khosla, 3 others for alleged misbehaviour with Justice Talwant Singh

RTI Act applies to National Stock Exchange: Delhi High Court

Politicians must be thick-skinned; satire about changing party not defamatory: Delhi HC in Raghav Chadha case

Jharkhand High Court reinstates peon dismissed over allegations of taking tea, biscuits from office

Kerala Court orders FIR against actor Tini Tom on actress Ansiba Hassan’s complaint

No resources to fight in court: Meru withdraws predatory pricing case against Ola, Uber

Judge faces communal threats after sentencing cow vigilantes to life in jail for mob lynching

NLU Delhi, Mentblue launch Certificate Course on Contract and Commercial Drafting: Strategy and Negotiation - Register Now!

Kerala High Court refuses to revoke award of Padma Bhushan to Vellappally Natesan

Child protection officer who ignored grandmother's complaint about toddler's abuse has been terminated: State to Kerala HC

American Christian who embraced Hinduism can't be denied temple entry: Madras High Court

KPMG launches Portuguese legal arm after hiring from four local law firms

Move follows Deloitte's merger last year with TELLES

Trump Picks Recently Confirmed Judge Anna St. John for 5th Circuit Vacancy

University of Richmond law professor Carl Tobias said St. John’s elevation has been particularly quick, though Trump in his first term similarly appointed some individuals to district courts and elevated them to appeals courts shortly thereafter.

Pfizer Reaches Tentative Settlement in Depo-Provera Cases, Bellwether Trial Vacated

Supreme Court Says Trump May Not Restrict Birthright Citizenship

SEC Eyes New ETF Rules Amid Rise of Prediction Market Funds

Tulane Elevates Deputy GC as Universities Keep Cycling Through Legal Chiefs

Ex-Judge Wants DeSantis Ordered to Fill 'Illegal' Vacancies

Amazon to Pay $2.25M to Settle FTC Claims It Withheld Fraud Records From Identity Theft Victims

New California State Budget Offers Billions for Courthouse Construction, New Judgeships

DJ remark case: Calcutta High Court refuses immediate relief to Abhishek Banerjee over voice sample collection

SIR deletion: How Calcutta High Court came to the aid of an Agniveer candidate

You think judges get influenced by films? Karnataka HC questions Darshan's plea against release of 'BOSS'

Jet Airways liquidation: NCLAT backs full provident fund, gratuity for staff

Twisha Sharma death: Bhopal court extends judicial custody of Giribala Singh, Samarth Singh by 14 days