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UN Syria inquiry urges investigation and accountability for detainees

A UN Syria inquiry on Wednesday called on the international community to address Syria’s detainee and human rights crisis, which has persisted even after the downfall of Bashar al-Assad’s dictatorship, by pressing the new authorities to account for thousands still missing, ensure fair trials, and put an end to the violence that continues to undermine […] The post UN Syria...

South Korea enforces amended law on false and manipulated information

South Korea on Tuesday began enforcing an amended law designed to curb the spread of false and manipulated information online, amid growing concern over AI-generated content and misinformation on social media. The amendment to the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection allows courts to award punitive damages against news […] The post South Korea...

Justice shopping on the emergency docket?

Who is the Supreme Court’s most “ideological” justice? And does that question even make sense?

Trump wants court to rehear birthright citizenship case

Plus, a brief overview of our term-in-review event.

Moment of Anger, Years of Proceedings: Kerala HC Closes 7-Year-Old Criminal Contempt Case Against Congress MP Kumbakudi Sudhakaran After Apology

The proceedings arose out of a public speech delivered by Congress MP Kumbakudi Sudhakaran on 3 August 2019. During the speech, he made remarks concerning the Judges who had rendered the judgment. The post Moment of Anger, Years of Proceedings: Kerala HC Closes 7-Year-Old Criminal Contempt Case Against Congress MP Kumbakudi Sudhakaran After Apology appeared first on SCC Times.

SAM advises National Investment and Infrastructure Fund’s Special Opportunities Fund on its exit from Aseem Infrastructure Finance Ltd.

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas advised on the review, negotiation and finalization of the share purchase agreement governing the sale of AIFL’s shares to TPG and related transaction documents. The post SAM advises National Investment and Infrastructure Fund’s Special Opportunities Fund on its exit from Aseem Infrastructure Finance Ltd. appeared first on SCC Times.

Delhi High Court Protects Ravi Kishan’s Personality Rights; Restrains AI-Generated Deepfakes and Unauthorised Online Exploitation

Delhi High Court held that Ravi Kishan’s name, image, likeness, voice, and other distinctive personality attributes constitute valuable personality rights deserving legal protection. Granting an ex parte ad interim injunction, the Court restrained the unauthorised use of his identity, including through AI-generated content and deepfakes, and directed the removal of objectionable online material. The post Delhi High Court Protects Ravi...

MNLU, Nagpur Announces 3rd Edition of Orange Capital Debate; Tournament Scheduled from July 31 to August 2, 2026

The Orange Capital Debate, the flagship National Debate Competition of the University, returns for its third edition with the continued aim of promoting critical thinking, intellectual engagement, and the spirit of academic sportsmanship. Organised by the University and the Quiz, Debate and Literary Committee, the tournament is scheduled to take place from July 31 to August 2, 2026. Phase-I registrations...

UN human rights spokesperson decries racist remarks made against Mbappé

UN Human Rights spokesperson Thameen Al-Kheetan on Tuesday called on states and sports organizations to prevent racism and other forms of discrimination following racist remarks against French footballer Kylian Mbappé made by Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla. In a press release, Al-Kheetan called Amarilla’s statement despicable but unfortunately not isolated. The spokesperson urged states and sports […] The post UN human...

UN decries life imprisonment sentence against human rights activist in Pakistan

UN experts condemned on Wednesday the sentencing of Pakistani human rights defender Mahrang Baloch to two terms of life imprisonment by a court in Quetta, Pakistan, describing the verdict as a “travesty” of justice. The experts stated that Baloch’s conviction and life sentence represented a misuse of counter-terrorism laws that aimed to suppress human rights […] The post UN decries...

The Contours of “Prima Facie”: Section 11 and the Recent Trends of the Evolving Expansion of Pre-Arbitral Judicial Review in Indiaby

Pallavi Singh Rao*, Sukanya Singh** and Tridib Mandal*** The post The Contours of “Prima Facie”: Section 11 and the Recent Trends of the Evolving Expansion of Pre-Arbitral Judicial Review in Indiaby appeared first on SCC Times.

IAC Eurasia Arbitration Week 2026 concludes: Thomas Krümmel looks ahead to EAW27 as Zmarak Khan champions ADR education on Young Lawyers’ Day

Thomas Krümmel concluded the second day of IAC Eurasia Arbitration Week 2026 by reflecting on the conference's progress and looking ahead to IAC EAW27, while Zmarak Khan brought the three-day programme to a close by highlighting the importance of ADR education, experiential learning and international collaboration. The post IAC Eurasia Arbitration Week 2026 concludes: Thomas Krümmel looks ahead to EAW27...

Gujarat HC dismisses PIL on Somnath Temple archaeological survey, imposes Rs 2 lakh costs

The Court held that a PIL seeking disclosure of the scientific archaeological survey of the Somnath Temple site was not maintainable where it was founded on unverified media reports, contained incorrect factual assertions, and failed to disclose the petitioner's bona fides and credentials. The post Gujarat HC dismisses PIL on Somnath Temple archaeological survey, imposes Rs 2 lakh costs appeared...

Will Dispute: Calcutta High Court holds attending witness’s evidence sufficient to prove execution of will; Grants probate

The case underscores that when attesting witnesses are unavailable, a will can still be proved through other admissible evidence under Sections 69 and 71 of the Evidence Act, provided the execution and testamentary capacity of the testator are established. The post Will Dispute: Calcutta High Court holds attending witness’s evidence sufficient to prove execution of will; Grants probate appeared first...

Rights group flags human rights concerns in Germany over deported Tajikistan activist

Human Rights Watch (HRW) reported Tuesday that German authorities deported Tajik opposition activist Asadullo Boboev and his adult son, Muhammad, to Dushanbe on June 20 despite warnings that Boboev faced detention and mistreatment on return. HRW Europe and Central Asia Director Hugh Williamson stated: Germany is failing to uphold its international obligations to protect those […] The post Rights group...

Justice Yogesh Khanna takes charge as Officiating Chairperson of NCLAT

Justice Yogesh Khanna’s appointment was made w.e.f 5 July 2026 after the conclusion of former Chairman, Justice Ashok Bhushan’s tenure on 4 July 2026. The post Justice Yogesh Khanna takes charge as Officiating Chairperson of NCLAT appeared first on SCC Times.

Resolving complex disputes along the Middle Corridor: Experts call for integrated legal frameworks to support emerging trade corridor at the IAC Eurasia Arbitration Week 2026

Experts at Eurasian Arbitration Week 2026 discussed international arbitration, dispute resolution, arbitration reforms, legal certainty, and regional cooperation to strengthen cross-border dispute resolution along the Middle Corridor. The post Resolving complex disputes along the Middle Corridor: Experts call for integrated legal frameworks to support emerging trade corridor at the IAC Eurasia Arbitration Week 2026 appeared first on SCC Times.

Drugs (Ninth Amendment) Rules, 2026: Navi Mumbai Airport Added as Drug Import Port

Health Ministry has notified the Drugs (Ninth Amendment) Rules, 2026, adding Navi Mumbai Airport as a designated entry point for drug imports and increasing the total number of notified import ports to 42. The post Drugs (Ninth Amendment) Rules, 2026: Navi Mumbai Airport Added as Drug Import Port appeared first on SCC Times.

Senior Citizens Act Cannot Be Invoked To Adjudicate Property Disputes Beyond Section 23: Allahabad High Court

The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 does not create a special forum for deciding title disputes or declaring conveyance deeds void merely because the dispute involves a senior citizen. The Court reiterated that property disputes falling outside the limited scope of Section 23 must be adjudicated before the competent civil court. The post Senior Citizens...

From arbitration users to arbitration destinations: Central Asia and South Caucasus build stronger ADR ecosystems at IAC Eurasia Arbitration Week 2026

During the IAC Eurasia Arbitration Week 2026, "Regional Update: ADR Trends in Central Asia & South Caucasus" focused on how jurisdictions across Central Asia and the South Caucasus are strengthening their arbitration ecosystems through legislative reform, institutional development, judicial support, and enhanced enforcement practices. The post From arbitration users to arbitration destinations: Central Asia and South Caucasus build stronger ADR...

Maternal aunt’s emotional bond cannot override biological father’s right as natural guardian; Bombay HC grants custody to father

The Bombay High Court directed restoration of custody of a minor child to her father in habeas corpus proceedings, observing that emotional attachment with the maternal aunt could not override the father’s undisputed legal right without any evidence showing that custody with him would be detrimental to the child’s welfare. The post Maternal aunt’s emotional bond cannot override biological father’s...

CDSCO Examines Risks of Brand Name Extensions Across Different Drug Formulations

CDSCO has invited stakeholder feedback on drug brand name extensions amid concerns over therapeutic confusion and patient safety, with comments due by 17 July 2026. The post CDSCO Examines Risks of Brand Name Extensions Across Different Drug Formulations appeared first on SCC Times.

Exclusive Interview: Kevin Nash, Director General of LCIA | AI, Ethics & the Future of Arbitration| Cyprus Arbitration Day 2026

The future of international arbitration is evolving rapidly. In this exclusive interview, Mr. Sudeep Malik, Director, EBC Publishing Pvt. Ltd., speaks with The post Exclusive Interview: Kevin Nash, Director General of LCIA | AI, Ethics & the Future of Arbitration| Cyprus Arbitration Day 2026 appeared first on SCC Times.

Refugees, asylum seekers being arrested and deported in Egypt: report

Egypt has been arbitrarily arresting and deporting refugees with expired permits, Human Rights Watch (HRW) reported Tuesday. The majority of these refugees and asylum seekers are from Sudan and South Sudan. Sudan is in year four of a deadly civil war while renewed violence plagues South Sudan . The situation in Egypt is due in […] The post Refugees, asylum...

US judge blocks subpoena for 2020 Georgia election workers

A federal judge on Tuesday quashed a grand jury subpoena for information about 2020 election workers in Georgia, dealing a setback to an investigation by the Department of Justice (DOJ). Various lawsuits have followed President Donald Trump’s loss in the 2020 election and his claims of voter fraud in swing states. In Georgia, federal courts […] The post US judge...

Democratic AGs oppose Trump administration’s proposed forced labor tariffs

A coalition of 22 Democratic state attorneys general filed a comment letter Monday opposing the Trump administration’s proposed tariffs of up to 12.5 percent on 59 countries and the EU, arguing they are unlawful and amount to a pretext to reimpose broad tariffs previously struck down by the courts. The coalition, co-led by California Attorney […] The post Democratic AGs...

Impeachment trial begins for Philippines vice president

The impeachment trial of Philippines Vice President Sara Duterte began Monday. Duterte is currently facing four articles of impeachment. The Philippine House of Representatives voted to impeach her in May with 257 votes in favor, when only 106 were needed to impeach. Per the Philippines Constitution, the Senate has the sole power to try all […] The post Impeachment trial...

Sidley adds five-partner finance team from Clifford Chance in New York and DC

Lee Askenazi, who co-led Clifford Chance’s financial markets team, joins with four more partners

Japan’s Nagashima Ohno to launch Silicon Valley office

Big Four firm adds second US office after New York in response to growing demand for legal advice on Japan-US transactions and investment

IBA judges’ forum examines AI, independence and public trust in courts

Senior judicial leaders from more than 20 countries have gathered in Abuja for the inaugural International Bar Association Judges’ Forum

Kyndryl hires GC from Interpublic Group to replace interim legal head

Andrew Bonzani replaces interim GC Mark Ridges, who returns to his deputy GC role

Reports Emerge of Layoffs at Litigation Technology Company Darrow

Judge Jesse Furman Discusses the Challenges Confronting Federal Courts With AI

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'No One Is Safe': Child Exploitation Class Action Against xAI Lists New Plaintiffs, Adds Stability AI as Co-Defendant

85 lawyers including 11 women conferred Senior Advocate designation by Delhi High Court: Read list

Telangana High Court grants bail to Union minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar’s son in POCSO case

Tryst with the Constitution: Vacancies, Bye-Elections and Election Petitions

Breaking: Delhi High Court clears 85 names for Senior Advocate designation

Karnataka High Court upholds law assigning first appeals against senior civil judge decrees to district courts

Supreme Court stays proceedings in alleged forced conversion case involving Hindu man

Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai to head Maharashtra’s committee to draft Uniform Civil Code

Bombay High Court denies urgent relief to Phantom Studios in suit against JioStar over Queen sequel

PIL in Punjab and Haryana High Court to restore Diljit Dosanjh-starrer Satluj on Zee5

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, ELP act on Ratnadeep Retail ₹400 crore IPO

Phoenix Legal advises StrideOne on securing investment from Elevar Equity

DMD Advocates advises WSB Real Estate Partners on subscribing to Realnet Spaces NCDs

Bank merger won't override landlord's right to evict: Supreme Court orders PNB's eviction from CP

Karnataka High Court declares Belagavi's ancient Yallamma Devi Temple a public trust

Legal privilege in the era of Generative AI

The growing convergence between RERA, Consumer Law and Insolvency Law

Delhi High Court Clears Proposal To Designate 85 Lawyers As Senior Advocates, 11 Women Among Those [Read Names]

Delhi High Court Clears Proposal To Designate 85 Lawyers As Senior Advocates, 11 Women Among Those [Read Names]

Voter Can't Claim Right To Vote For General Category Candidate By Seeking De-Reservation Of Constituency: Allahabad High Court

Voter Can't Claim Right To Vote For General Category Candidate By Seeking De-Reservation Of Constituency: Allahabad High Court

Commercial Courts Act | Documents Being Voluminous No Excuse For Their Belated Production : Supreme Court

Commercial Courts Act | Documents Being Voluminous No Excuse For Their Belated Production : Supreme Court

Supreme Court Orders Survey Of Delhi's Malviya Nagar & Saket Areas To Tackle Unauthorized Constructions

Supreme Court Orders Survey Of Delhi's Malviya Nagar & Saket Areas To Tackle Unauthorized Constructions

'Exposing Minors To Sexual Grooming': Allahabad High Court Issues Notices On PIL Seeking Ban On 'Roblox', Other Gaming Platforms

At the forefront of change: how Walkers has navigated 25 years in Europe

The heads of Walkers’ European offices discuss how their markets are evolving amid rising regulation, private capital growth and increasing demand for digital asset expertise

Son taking care of parents can't be ground for wife to desert him and claim maintenance: MP High Court

Rajasthan High Court orders social media ban for man accused of uploading morphed image of minor

Kerala HC approves State's new guidelines for appointment of Public Prosecutors but makes one modification

Supreme Court withdraws contempt notice to AIIMS Acting Director after apology

Delhi High Court issues summons in Abhishek Sharma's personality rights suit, directs removal of offending content

Ambassador Hotel moves Delhi High Court against eviction notice

Calcutta High Court allows TMC to operate frozen bank accounts for day to day expenses under special officer's supervision

Trilegal, Sheppard act on $310 million acquisition of iMerit by EXL

Kanga & Co act on SRIT proposed IPO

JSA advises Bharat Value Fund on Incuspaze ₹150 crore fundraise

National Commission for Scheduled Castes issues notice to MNLU Nagpur on SC candidate's recruitment complaint

Delhi High Court paves way for Centre to release $99 million in arbitral awards to Vedanta and Ravva Oil

NCLT Kochi dismisses Morgan Securities’ ₹1,323 crore insolvency plea against BPL

NSE Scam: PC Act case against Chitra Ramkrishna to proceed after Delhi HC rejects challenge to definitions of public duty, public servant

No 'criminal writ petition' under Constitution; register such matters as 'writ petitions': Rajasthan HC

Publishing court pleadings/ orders on PSC website not valid service of notice on litigant: Kerala HC

'How Dare You?': Supreme Court Raps AIIMS' Acting Director For Filing 'Affidavit' Instead Of 'Explanation'

'How Dare You?': Supreme Court Raps AIIMS' Acting Director For Filing 'Affidavit' Instead Of 'Explanation'

Uncle-In-Law Can't Adopt Niece's Husband As 'Ghar damad' Under Oraon Tribe Custom : Supreme Court

Uncle-In-Law Can't Adopt Niece's Husband As 'Ghar damad' Under Oraon Tribe Custom : Supreme Court

Must Arrest Grounds Be Given In Writing? Supreme Court Says Judgments Are Conflicting, Mulls Larger Bench Reference

Must Arrest Grounds Be Given In Writing? Supreme Court Says Judgments Are Conflicting, Mulls Larger Bench Reference

IBC| 'Mere Settlement Talks Can't Defer CIRP Admission Once Debt & Default Is Established', Supreme Court Affirms Revival Of CIRP

IBC| 'Mere Settlement Talks Can't Defer CIRP Admission Once Debt & Default Is Established', Supreme Court Affirms Revival Of CIRP

Calcutta High Court Allows TMC To Incur Daily Expenses From Three Frozen Bank Accounts Under Supervision Of Special Officer

Calcutta High Court Allows TMC To Incur Daily Expenses From Three Frozen Bank Accounts Under Supervision Of Special Officer

LiveLaw Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up: June 29, 2026 To July 5, 2026 News Story/JudgmentsRam Mandir Donations Row: Supreme

News Story/JudgmentsRam Mandir Donations Row: Supreme Court Declines Urgent Listing Of Plea Seeking SIT Probe The Supreme Court declined to grant an...

'Glaring Acts': Karnataka High Court Refuses To Quash Case Against Education App Co-Founder For 'Defrauding' Public Of ₹200 Crore

White House Internal Communications Shed Light on Trump's Law Firm Deals

White House Internal Communications Shed Light on Trump's Law Firm Deals

'The Most Whack-a-Mole of All of My Cases': Miami Judge Grapples With Ballooning Smartmatic Docket

Despite SEC's Proposal to Ease Disclosure Rules, Shareholders May Demand More

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Could Testify in 2nd Social Media Addiction Trial

DC Court Accepts SEC’s Deal With Elon Musk, Despite ‘Significant Misgivings’

Switching Sides? Lewis Brisbois Luminary Starts Own Firm, Joins Georgia Trial Lawyers Association

Qualified Immunity for Law Firms? Ex-Baker Donelson Partner Petitions Supreme Court Over Firing

ABA Fires Back Against DOJ in Battle Over Epshteyn Subpoena