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Conviction of peaceful environmental activist in Türkiye condemned as ‘devastating blow’

Amnesty International on Monday condemned the conviction in Türkiye of peaceful environmental activist Esra Işık. Esther Major, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for Europe recognized the broader impacts of the conviction on the fight to defend the environment, stating: Today’s decision is a devastating blow for Esra Işık and for those engaged in the long […] The post Conviction of...

UN agencies warn Afghanistan faces one of world’s biggest displacement crises

UN agencies warned on Monday that Afghanistan faces one of the world’s biggest displacement crises. This warning was based on a series of overlapping challenges identified in the country’s latest socioeconomic review by the UN Development Programme (UNDP). UNDP chief, Alexander De Croo, said that “In Afghanistan, crises rarely happen one at a time.” In […] The post UN agencies...

UN experts warn Belarus political prisoners face continuing repression due to passport invalidation

UN experts on Monday warned that the expulsion of political prisoners from Belarus and subsequent invalidation of their passports may amount to transnational repression, increased statelessness, and human rights violations. Their concerns stem from the December 2025 release of 123 prisoners to Ukraine and Lithuania following negotiations with the United States. Most of these individuals […] The post UN experts...

The Supreme Court’s disturbing approach to federal spending

Justice Jackson reignites the interpretation wars, adding to textualism’s emerging cracks

Is Chief Justice Roberts moderating from the front?

The latest emergency docket ruling

Plus, will the justices have a quiet summer?

Hamas announces dissolution of Gaza governance

Leaders of the militant Palestinian group Hamas announced on Monday that it will dissolve its leadership in Gaza, engaging with the terms of the US-brokered peace deal and welcoming a technocratic governing committee. Hamas has governed the Gaza Strip for nearly two decades. Dr. Ismail al-Thawabta, the director general of the Government Media Office in […] The post Hamas announces...

Delhi HC directs DCP to inquire into IO’s request to arrest accused despite interim protection in anticipatory bail case

Delhi High Court directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police to inquire into the circumstances in which the investigating officer sought permission to search and arrest an accused despite the subsistence of interim protection from arrest in an anticipatory bail matter. The post Delhi HC directs DCP to inquire into IO’s request to arrest accused despite interim protection in anticipatory bail...

Gender cannot be a ground to deny promotion where Recruitment Rules make no distinction: Tripura HC

The Tripura High Court quashed the Inspector General of Prisons' communication and directed reconsideration within three months. The post Gender cannot be a ground to deny promotion where Recruitment Rules make no distinction: Tripura HC appeared first on SCC Times.

UK financial regulator publishes landmark AI review

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a landmark review on Monday that proposes recommendations to regulate the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the financial decisions made by consumers. The review, titled the Mills Review, anticipates that both consumers and firms will start delegating “more financial decision-making to AI systems,” including for agreements, initiating […] The post UK financial...

Transforming ADR Education: Academics discuss experiential learning, AI, and clinical legal education for next generation of lawyers at IAC Eurasia Arbitration Week 2026

In a student-oriented panel discussion at the IAC Eurasia Arbitration Week 2026, academics explored the future of ADR education, emphasizing the role of experiential learning, legal clinics, AI, behavioural science, and institutional collaboration in preparing globally competitive lawyers. The post Transforming ADR Education: Academics discuss experiential learning, AI, and clinical legal education for next generation of lawyers at IAC Eurasia...

Illinois governor enacts legislation holding AI companies accountable for safety risks

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker on Monday signed into law a landmark artificial intelligence (AI) bill, cementing the state as a “national leader in setting guardrails for responsible innovation and growth.” Senate Bill 315, or the AI Safety Measures Act, implements new safety regulations on AI companies developing frontier models, the most advanced and costliest AI […] The post Illinois governor...

Call for papers| International Conference on “From Welfare to Rights: Reimagining Disability Justice in India”

The conference seeks to examine the evolving discourse on disability rights through a rights-based lens, drawing upon constitutional principles, the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), 2006, and the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. The post Call for papers| International Conference on “From Welfare to Rights: Reimagining Disability Justice in India” appeared first on...

Meghalaya Honeymoon Murder Case | Supreme Court lists State of Meghalaya’s challenge to Sonam Raghuvanshi’s bail for further hearing on 9 July 2026

After the High Court upheld the grant of bail to Sonam Raghuvanshi on 29 June 2026, the State of Meghalaya approached the Supreme Court on 1 July 2026 challenging the order. The matter was first heard on 3 July 2026 and has been listed for further hearing on 9 July 2026. The post Meghalaya Honeymoon Murder Case | Supreme Court...

Can Delays in Rehousing a Disabled Homeless Applicant Be Dismissed as Mere Ad Hoc Failures? UK High Court Decides Under Equality Act

The case arose from a homelessness application made by a disabled applicant who was assessed as requiring accommodation within the London Borough of Lambeth or near his treating hospital. After being placed in out-of-borough temporary accommodation for a prolonged period, he brought proceedings alleging breach of the duty to make reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act, 2010. The post Can...

Justice Thakker’s Code of Civil Procedure: The Landmark Commentary Returns in a Fully Updated Edition

The Definitive Five-Volume Commentary on the Code of Civil Procedure, Acclaimed by Lord Denning as a Contribution that “Rivals That of Sir William Wade”. The post Justice Thakker’s Code of Civil Procedure: The Landmark Commentary Returns in a Fully Updated Edition appeared first on SCC Times.

Soft law, UNCITRAL Model Law and arbitration-friendly courts take centre stage at IAC Eurasia Arbitration Week 2026

How do soft law, modern arbitration legislation and supportive courts influence cross-border dispute resolution? A Day 3 panel at IAC Eurasia Arbitration Week 2026 examined the evolving legal and institutional framework shaping international arbitration across Eurasia. The post Soft law, UNCITRAL Model Law and arbitration-friendly courts take centre stage at IAC Eurasia Arbitration Week 2026 appeared first on SCC Times.

Legislation Roundup June 2026: From EPF Coverage Clarifications and Tax Incentives to AI in Courts and Passport Fee Revisions

A comprehensive roundup of June 2026’s regulatory highlights, featuring central policy reforms, judicial innovation, and notable state-level legislative updates. The post Legislation Roundup June 2026: From EPF Coverage Clarifications and Tax Incentives to AI in Courts and Passport Fee Revisions appeared first on SCC Times.

Retired employee cannot invoke consumer jurisdiction for gratuity claim; Consumer Commission lacks jurisdiction: Kerala HC

In a writ petition challenging an order of the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission directing payment of balance gratuity to a retired employee, the Court held that disputes relating to gratuity and other service benefits arise out of an employer-employee relationship and do not give rise to a consumer dispute under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. The post Retired employee...

Reputational Discomfort Can’t Outweigh Child’s Right to Know Their Biological Parentage, Dignity, And Future; Delhi HC Upholds Order Directing DNA Testing

The High Court held that the constitutional conscience of the Court favours the child's right to identity over an alleged father's concern for reputation. Social embarrassment of adults may yield where necessary; the rights of innocent children cannot be sacrificed merely to avoid discomfort. The post Reputational Discomfort Can’t Outweigh Child’s Right to Know Their Biological Parentage, Dignity, And Future...

Justice Ashok Bhushan concludes tenure as NCLAT Chairman: Throwback to an illustrious career and key decisions

After an extensive career as an advocate and an equally extensive judicial career including the Supreme Court of India, Justice Ashok Bhushan took over as Chairman of NCLAT in 2021. The post Justice Ashok Bhushan concludes tenure as NCLAT Chairman: Throwback to an illustrious career and key decisions appeared first on SCC Times.

Bureaucratic Inaction Cannot Excuse Limitation Delay: Jharkhand High Court dismisses condonation plea

The Jharkhand High Court reinforces the principle that government departments are not entitled to special indulgence in limitation matters. Courts must protect private litigants from perpetual litigation caused by bureaucratic delays. The ruling sends a strong message that administrative lethargy cannot override statutory limitation periods. The post Bureaucratic Inaction Cannot Excuse Limitation Delay: Jharkhand High Court dismisses condonation plea appeared...

Is it legal for a lawyer to adjust fees from compensation? Delhi HC decides

Can your lawyer deduct unpaid legal fees from your compensation? The Delhi High Court recently clarified that agreed professional fees may The post Is it legal for a lawyer to adjust fees from compensation? Delhi HC decides appeared first on SCC Times.

Paving the Way for Transnational Issue Estoppel: Decision of the Supreme Court of India in Nagaraj V. Mylandla v. PI Opportunities Fund-I

by Revanth Ashok* The post Paving the Way for Transnational Issue Estoppel: Decision of the Supreme Court of India in Nagaraj V. Mylandla v. PI Opportunities Fund-I appeared first on SCC Times.

Over 300 children killed or injured amid escalating conflict in Sudan, UNICEF reports

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) reported Monday that more than 300 children were killed or injured in Sudan during the first six months of 2026, warning that intensified fighting in the Darfur and Kordofan regions has continued to place children at heightened risk. According to UNICEF, Darfur and Kordofan have recorded the highest number […] The post Over 300...

Supreme Court allows Texas to enforce law requiring age verification and parental consent on apps

Bahrain court holds first hearing in case involving Iran-linked terrorist organization

Bahrain’s High Criminal Court held its first hearing Sunday in a national security case involving 19 defendants accused of forming and operating a terrorist organization allegedly linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The case concerns 19 individuals, of whom 11 are currently in custody and eight remain at large. Prosecutors allege the group […] The post Bahrain court...

Kirkland, Paul Weiss, MoFo guide latest blockbuster pharma merger

Kirkland advises Vertex in $10bn acquisition of Paul Weiss- and Morrison & Foerster-repped Crinetics

Paul Hastings adds Cahill’s private credit co-leader in New York

Peter Williams’ hire follows Paul Hastings boosting private credit group earlier this year with hires from Cadwalader and Haynes Boone

UK events firm Hyve Group acquires legal conference platform LegalTechTalk

Group to support US expansion with launch of Miami Beach event next year

As Pro Bono Programs Navigate Choppy Waters, Are Hours Holding Steady?

As Pro Bono Programs Navigate Choppy Waters, Are Hours Holding Steady?

The 2026 Pro Bono Scorecard: Average Hours and Breadth of Commitment

200 Florida Lawyers Criticize Governor's, AG's Calls for Judges' Impeachments

Am Law 200 Law Firms Hit With Surge of Suits, Law.com Radar Shows

Norm Ai Announces $120M Series C Including Investment From Fenwick, Ex-Kirkland Chair.

Bombay High Court refuses interim relief to Atyati in plea against Cognizant over logo trademark

Wife's demand for share in ancestral property amounts to dowry demand if made under husband's pressure: Calcutta HC

Can't Say If Savarkar Is Called 'Mafiveer' Or 'British Agent' For Filing Mercy Petitions : Grandnephew Tells Pune Court

Can't Say If Savarkar Is Called 'Mafiveer' Or 'British Agent' For Filing Mercy Petitions : Grandnephew Tells Pune Court

'Highly Disrespectful' To Past Order: High Court Summons Top Secy Over Failure To Fill 'UP Minorities Commission' Vacancies Since 2024

Amazon GC calls on law firms to partner with clients to deliver elusive AI Savings

'Where are the savings?': associate GC Kathy Sheehan told delegates at LegalTechTalk in London

Barnes & Thornburg selects 38 lawyers as firm’s AI ‘champions’

The lawyers will promote AI technology in areas including M&A, litigation, bankruptcy and intellectual property

Dutch chipmaker NXP Semiconductors names deputy GC as next legal head

Michael Hoffman replaces Jennifer Wuamett, who is retiring

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader Plans Quick Integration in DC, Names Office Leadership

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader Plans Quick Integration in DC, Names Office Leadership

UNM Law Dean Reappointed to Second Term Amid Community Debate

S&P Global CLO to Retire After a Decade Steering Legal Through Landmark Deals and AI Transformation

Top US Justice Department Official Says Adani Order Could 'Chill' Dismissals

Delhi court orders disciplinary action against police officers who treated murder as rash driving case

Kerala Police defends 11 PM cut off for DJ parties in Kochi; flags rise in drug and sexual offences

Phantom Studios sues JioStar India in Bombay High Court over ‘Queen’ sequel, seeks ₹250‑crore damages

Banks cannot blacklist advocates by putting them on caution list: Supreme Court

Mahesh Raut moves Bombay High Court for permission to travel to Kerala for Ayurvedic treatment

Mooting guidelines to bar use of children in election campaigns: ECI to Madras High Court

The State that knows everything about you, except whether you are Indian

What Indian businesses need to know about the local courts in the UAE

Jyoti Dastidar joins AQUILAW as Partner in New Delhi

MP High Court denies relief to civil judge accused of preparing clean chit for accused before trial was over

Muslim law permitting marriage at puberty violates POCSO; child marriage ban applies to all religions: Allahabad HC

Prosecutors, law officers must be appointed based on merit, not political considerations: Madras High Court

MNLU Nagpur Registrar meets protesting students, assures time bound action

Delhi High Court denies bail to Mansoor Ashgar Peerbhoy in 2008 Delhi serial blasts case

Advocates have no right to demand out of turn listing of their cases: Madras High Court

Delhi High Court denies bail to Athar Khan in Delhi riots conspiracy case

Continuing Legal Education For Advocates Necessary : Supreme Court Urges BCI To Establish National Legal Academy

Continuing Legal Education For Advocates Necessary : Supreme Court Urges BCI To Establish National Legal Academy

Supreme Court Dismisses CBSE Students' Challenge To Standardization Formula For Kerala Engineering, Architecture & Medical Admissions

Supreme Court Dismisses CBSE Students' Challenge To Standardization Formula For Kerala Engineering, Architecture & Medical Admissions

Asian Games 2026: Supreme Court Allows Urgent Listing Of Plea Challenging Dressage Team Selection

Asian Games 2026: Supreme Court Allows Urgent Listing Of Plea Challenging Dressage Team Selection

Proof Of Attestation Not Proof Of Will's Genuineness When There Are Suspicious Circumstances: Supreme Court

Proof Of Attestation Not Proof Of Will's Genuineness When There Are Suspicious Circumstances: Supreme Court

Delhi High Court Weekly Round-Up: June 29 To July 05, 2026

Seized ₹599 Crore Ahead Of 2026 Tamil Nadu Elections: ECI Tells Madras High Court In Plea Alleging Corruption By Political Parties

A&O Shearman Prepares to Post 'Material' Profit Growth Amid Era of 'Unprecedented' Partner Mobility

A&O Shearman Prepares to Post 'Material' Profit Growth Amid Era of 'Unprecedented' Partner Mobility

Lucrative Book Deals, Concert Tickets, Classes in Prague: What We Learned from Justices' Financial Disclosures

Who’s Investing in Legal Tech This Year? Here’s the Data

How Google’s Decade-Long Antitrust Fight Came to Reflect a Changing Brussels Legal Market

What’s Driving a Wave of Partnerships Between Law Firms and AI Providers

Appellate Division Tosses $40K Sanction Against Nagel Rice in Fee Dispute

Florida High Court Now Wants to Suspend Judge Who Made 900+ Donations to Democrats

IBM Spinoff Kyndryl Taps Former Interpublic Group Legal Chief

Banks Association Cannot Blacklist Lawyers By Putting Their Name In Caution List : Supreme Court

Banks Association Cannot Blacklist Lawyers By Putting Their Name In Caution List : Supreme Court

Kerala High Court Issues Notice To Former DGP Tomin J Thachankary For Continued Use Of Official Insignia In Private Vehicle

Appeal filed before Supreme Court against Dressage team selection for Asian Games 2026

Karnataka High Court stays probe against lawyer booked for representing murder suspect

Cricketer Abhishek Sharma moves Delhi High Court for protection of personality rights

Madras HC issues notice to CM Vijay, Minister Aadhav Arjuna on petitions challenging their election wins

Spotlight: Bombay High Court Justice Madhav Jamdar

From Mandatory to Discretionary: The Transformation of Rule 45 of the Trade Marks Rules

DSK Legal acts on Uno Minda - Inovance Automotive JV

Priya Dixit joins NIVEA India as General Counsel

CIC cannot keep RTI appeals pending for years, must improve its functioning: J&K High Court

Asian Games 2026: Delhi HC flags breach of EFI criteria in Dressage team selection but refuses to interfere

Kerala High Court issues notice to ex-DGP Tomin Thachankary over continued use of official insignia

Karnataka HC quashes 'retaliatory' case filed by Manipal hospital against doctor who resigned to join another hospital

I don't measure success just by growth in headcount or revenue: WongPartnership's Chou Sean Yu