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SC Upholds Delhi HC’s Order Allowing Wife to Obtain Husband’s Hotel and Call Records to Prove Adultery in Divorce Proceeding

The Delhi High Court had held that seeking hotel stay and call record details to prove the charge of adultery would not violate right to privacy. The post SC Upholds Delhi HC’s Order Allowing Wife to Obtain Husband’s Hotel and Call Records to Prove Adultery in Divorce Proceeding appeared first on SCC Times.

Lok Adalat Cannot Grant Divorce, Minor’s Property and Probate After 27 Years: Everything That Happened in Family and Personal Law in June 2026

The June Roundup of Family and Personal Law contains important rulings and judgements from the Courts all over, on marriage, divorce, maintenance, child custody, probate and mutation proceedings. The post Lok Adalat Cannot Grant Divorce, Minor’s Property and Probate After 27 Years: Everything That Happened in Family and Personal Law in June 2026 appeared first on SCC Times.

President Appoints Three Additional Judges to Andhra Pradesh High Court

The President of India has appointed Sunitha Gandham, Alapati Giridhar and Purushottam Kumar Chintalapudi @ Ch. Purushottama Kumar as Additional Judges of the Andhra Pradesh High Court for a period of two years under Article 224(1), Constitution of India. The post President Appoints Three Additional Judges to Andhra Pradesh High Court appeared first on SCC Times.

Govt. Retains 7.1% Interest Rate on Special Deposit Scheme for Non-Government Provident, Superannuation and Gratuity Funds

Finance Ministry has announced that deposits under the Special Deposit Scheme (SDS) for non-government provident, superannuation and gratuity funds will continue to earn 7.1% interest during July—September 2026. The post Govt. Retains 7.1% Interest Rate on Special Deposit Scheme for Non-Government Provident, Superannuation and Gratuity Funds appeared first on SCC Times.

President Appoints Two Additional Judges as Permanent Judges of Punjab and Haryana High Court

The President of India has appointed Justices Harmeet Singh Grewal and Deepinder Singh Nalwa as Permanent Judges of the Punjab and Haryana High Court under Article 217(1), Constitution of India. The post President Appoints Two Additional Judges as Permanent Judges of Punjab and Haryana High Court appeared first on SCC Times.

“Constitutional tolerance must override hypersensitivity”: Punjab & Haryana High Court quashed FIR against bank manager for dressing her dog as Lord Krishna

“The case in point is an exemplary instance of misconstruction of intent and a parochially narrow understanding of religious philosophy.” The post “Constitutional tolerance must override hypersensitivity”: Punjab & Haryana High Court quashed FIR against bank manager for dressing her dog as Lord Krishna appeared first on SCC Times.

Bihar Notifies Code on Wages (Bihar) Rules, 2026; Replaces Decades-Old Wage Rules

Bihar Government has notified the Code on Wages (Bihar) Rules, 2026, establishing a new framework for minimum wages, VDA revision, working hours, wage claims, employer records and compliance. The post Bihar Notifies Code on Wages (Bihar) Rules, 2026; Replaces Decades-Old Wage Rules appeared first on SCC Times.

Hash value is an electronic fingerprint; Section 63(4) BSA certificate requirement is valid: Supreme Court

The Court clarified that the Madras High Court’s view in R. v. B., (2024) 1 HCC (Mad) 531, requiring Part B to be signed exclusively by Section 79-A-notified Examiner of Electronic Evidence shall not operate as a binding precedent. The post Hash value is an electronic fingerprint; Section 63(4) BSA certificate requirement is valid: Supreme Court appeared first on SCC...

Calcutta High Court recalls earlier finding on jurisdiction after binding Supreme Court judgment escaped consideration

A suit for recovery of possession and mesne profits resulted in a decree dated 09-01-2024, which was declared a nullity by the Division Bench on the ground that it had been decided by a Judge lacking the requisite commercial roster under the Commercial Courts Act, 2015. The post Calcutta High Court recalls earlier finding on jurisdiction after binding Supreme Court...

Family Court Counsellors in Puducherry to Receive ₹1,000 Per Day as Sitting Fee

Puducherry Government gives a pay boost to Family Court Counsellors, revising sitting fees to ₹1,000 per day with a monthly earning cap of ₹20,000 to strengthen family dispute resolution services. The post Family Court Counsellors in Puducherry to Receive ₹1,000 Per Day as Sitting Fee appeared first on SCC Times.

Uttaranchal High Court grants protection to young couple; directs SHO to counsel family inimical towards marriage

It was contended that since the boy had not attained the age of 21 years at the time of marriage, the said marriage was not a valid one. The post Uttaranchal High Court grants protection to young couple; directs SHO to counsel family inimical towards marriage appeared first on SCC Times.

Practical ADR education, Moot Competitions and building the next generation of lawyers: Experts discuss experiential learning at IAC Eurasia Arbitration Week 2026

In a student-oriented panel discussion at the IAC Eurasia Arbitration Week 2026, the panel title “The Role of Practical Programs in the Development of ADR Education” examined how experiential legal education, moot competitions, ADR clinics, and institutional collaborations are reshaping arbitration practice. The post Practical ADR education, Moot Competitions and building the next generation of lawyers: Experts discuss experiential learning...

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advises Indrajit Power Private Ltd. in relation to availing a rupee term loan facility from CSB Bank

CAM also advised on and drafted a power purchase agreement to be entered into between the Borrower and Evonith Value Steel Limited and Evonith Metallics Limited (as the Sponsors). The post Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advises Indrajit Power Private Ltd. in relation to availing a rupee term loan facility from CSB Bank appeared first on SCC Times.

Betting on games of skill is gambling, not business: Here’s why Supreme Court upheld Tamil Nadu and Karnataka laws prohibiting online gaming with stakes

Supreme Court held that once money is staked on an uncertain outcome, the nature of the underlying game becomes irrelevant and the activity constitutes betting and gambling. The post Betting on games of skill is gambling, not business: Here’s why Supreme Court upheld Tamil Nadu and Karnataka laws prohibiting online gaming with stakes appeared first on SCC Times.

IAC Eurasian Arbitration Week 2026 : Key Insights on Mediation and International Arbitration

At IAC Eurasian Arbitration Week 2026, renowned international arbitrator and mediator Joe Tirado shares why negotiated settlements often provide more practical, efficient, The post IAC Eurasian Arbitration Week 2026 : Key Insights on Mediation and International Arbitration appeared first on SCC Times.

UK dispatch: Prime Minister Keir Starmer steps down, releases ministerial responsibility

Jennifer To is a JURIST correspondent for the UK and a law student at the University of Birmingham. On 22 June 2026, Keir Starmer stepped down from his role as Prime Minister of the UK. As the sixth prime minister the UK has seen within 10 years, the current political climate of the UK is […] The post UK dispatch...

UN body finds Israel detention of Gaza pediatrician arbitrary, calls for immediate release

The UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention found Monday that Israel’s detention of Gazan doctor Hussam Abu Safiya violates international human rights law and called for his immediate release, as his lawyer and rights groups warned his life was in imminent danger. The five-member panel of independent experts, which operates as a special procedure of […] The post UN body...

Meta says state AGs seek $1.4T over youth safety claims

Meta revealed in a court filing Monday that state attorneys general (AGs) are seeking up to $1.4 trillion in penalties ahead of an August trial over claims that the company knowingly designed Facebook and Instagram to be addictive to teen users. The staggering figure represents the large share of Meta’s total market capitalization, currently listed […] The post Meta says...

France court upholds Marine Le Pen conviction but allows presidential run

A French appeals court on Tuesday upheld French politician Marine Le Pen’s conviction for embezzling EU funds but reduced her ban on holding elected office. The Paris Court of Appeal sentenced Le Pen to three years of imprisonment, including one year under “at home electronic monitoring” and a €100,000 fine. The ruling also imposed a […] The post France court...

Rights group urges Thailand to open criminal proceedings for military hazing in marine barracks

Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Monday urged Thai authorities to conduct criminal investigations into allegations that junior conscripts were routinely subjected to cruel and degrading treatment by their seniors by way of hazing, a practice often defended as a way to ‘man up’ recruits but results in lifelong trauma. HRW Asia Director Elaine Pearson commented […] The post Rights group...

Charles Russell Speechlys marks US debut with six-partner raid on Withers

London firm hails 'defining moment' as it opens private client-focused offices in New York and New Haven

Bird & Bird reports 4% revenue increase as PEP dips

UK-founded firm cites challenging market conditions as topline hits €702m and PEP drops 1.5% to €819k

Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger-owner PVH lines up legal head successor

Elisheva Hirshman will take over as CLO in September, replacing Mark Fischer who is retiring next year

‘I’ve been very lucky to work with iconic brands in my career and JLR is a continuation of that’: Jaguar Land Rover’s David Berry

The recipient of the Global General Counsel of the Year award at the 2026 Luxury Law Awards discusses career moves, advice for young lawyers and his favourite car

Harbor acquires UK-based legal training specialist iTrain

Deal expected to expand Harbor's UK capabilities and help global clients with legaltech adoption

The Power of AI Isn't Just Supercharging Fee-Earning Work

The Power of AI Isn't Just Supercharging Fee-Earning Work

EEOC Scraps Affirmative Action Guidance, Raising Litigation Risk for Employers, Lawyers Say

Meet Baker McKenzie's Anahita Thoms, One of Germany's First Women of Colour to Lead a Big Law Firm

Litigators of the (Past) Week: A Long-Sought SCOTUS Win on Preemption in Roundup Litigation

Critical Mass With Law.com’s Amanda Bronstad: Novel Suit Over Ultra-Processed Foods Falls Flat, Judge Suggests Videotaping Testimony of Social Media Execs

Kirkland, Sidley, Simpson, Akin, Paul Hastings and More Poach Partners From Rivals Amid 'Aggressive' Lateral Market

Amid DOJ Investigation, Should Newsom's Legal Affairs Secretary Lead His Defense?

Same-Sex Couples Can't Claim 'Spouse' Benefits Under Income Tax Act Without Legal Recognition Of Marriage: IT Dept Tells Bombay High Court

TCS Nashik case: Court cites ‘prison-birth’ stigma to grant bail to pregnant accused Nida Khan

Supreme Court questions MHA policy barring women IPS officers from training for a year after childbirth

Delhi High Court says it will decide whether Mahua Moitra can visit pet Rottweiler Henry

Justice Yogesh Khanna appointed NCLAT officiating chairperson

Karnataka HC refuses to quash land-grabbing case against ex-Congress minister; asks why his MLA-son not made an accused

Madras High Court grants relief to DMK MLA Senthil Balaji, brother in horse-trading case lodged by TVK MLA

Supreme Court seeks CBSE response to plea seeking compartment exams for class XII students in Gulf countries

Supreme Court Upholds Rejection Of Operational Creditor's Insolvency Plea Against Essar Power Gujarat

Supreme Court Upholds Rejection Of Operational Creditor's Insolvency Plea Against Essar Power Gujarat

CBSE Class XII : Supreme Court Seeks CBSE Response On Gulf Students' Plea Challenging Assessment Formula After Exam Cancellation

CBSE Class XII : Supreme Court Seeks CBSE Response On Gulf Students' Plea Challenging Assessment Formula After Exam Cancellation

Tamil Nadu Moves Supreme Court Against Madras High Court Quashing Backward Class Reservation For Islam Converts

Tamil Nadu Moves Supreme Court Against Madras High Court Quashing Backward Class Reservation For Islam Converts

Supreme Court Directs Bar Council Of India To Audit Disciplinary System For Advocates, Stresses Accountability In Legal Profession

Supreme Court Directs Bar Council Of India To Audit Disciplinary System For Advocates, Stresses Accountability In Legal Profession

LiveLaw Supreme Court Weekly Digest: June 1 - 7, 2026

'Infringes Her Privacy': Bombay High Court Directs Take Down Of AI-Generated Visuals, Deepfakes & Morphed Pictures Of Actor Preity Zinta

Government-aided boys' schools cannot refuse deployment of women teachers: Madras High Court

Can acknowledgement of arbitral award via WhatsApp bind parties? Delhi HC answers

Relief to Preity Zinta as Bombay High Court orders takedown of specified deepfakes, AI-generated content

Parul University invites registrations for Samvidhan Pe Charcha 4.0

Jammu & Kashmir High Court seeks amicus report on Dal lake PIL pending since 2002

Karnataka HC asks State, poll bodies to respond to plea challenging parallel SIR for Greater Bengaluru wards

Chhattisgarh HC rejects plea against Gayatri Mantra in schools; says no bar on moral instructions

Stepson not eligible for family pension under Railway Pension Rules: Madras High Court

Ad hoc autonomy, institutional accountability: Reconstructing arbitrator appointments in Indian arbitration

LegalTechTalk 2026 London: LegalTech at an inflection point

PDS Limited promotes Abhishekh Kanoi as Group General Counsel

Jupitice reimagines Digital Justice Infrastructure with an Ironclad ‘Trust Layer’ for AI-Native Legal Operations

ASM Law Chambers opens new office in Mumbai

Touchstone Partners advises Membrane Group on joint venture with Kurita Water Industries

Kerala appoints Ramesh Babu as senior standing counsel for Supreme Court; four appointed standing counsel

Calcutta High Court asks State to clarify on status of proposal to entrust school mid-day meal to ISKCON

The Chill on Big Law Pro Bono Is Thawing, but Law Firms Still Avoid Confrontations

The Chill on Big Law Pro Bono Is Thawing, but Law Firms Still Avoid Confrontations

The 2026 Pro Bono Scorecard: National Report

Defendants Move to Toss Thousands of Plaintiffs in 'Forever Chemical' MDL

Trump Seeks Rarely Granted Reconsideration After Supreme Court Denies E. Jean Carroll Appeal

Law School Debt Declining for Third-Year Lawyers

9th Circuit Mulls First Amendment Challenge to California's Mandatory Meeting Law

Ashurst Perkins Coie’s New Head of Continental Europe Has Big Plans for PE and Litigation