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Allahabad HC slams NHAI for arbitrary contract termination of Tata for highway construction, directs joint review of project site and expeditious project completion

The Court remarked that it was one of those cases where the authority instead of carrying out its own obligations, kept on tightening the screw upon the contractor to finish the work within the extended timeline. The post Allahabad HC slams NHAI for arbitrary contract termination of Tata for highway construction, directs joint review of project site and expeditious project...

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Top Legal Developments [6 – 12 July 2026] | Ravi Kishan’s Personality Rights Protected, National Legal Academy for Advocates, ZEE5 made accessible for persons with disabilities, and more

A quick roundup to cover all the important legal developments and cases this week. The post Top Legal Developments [6 – 12 July 2026] | Ravi Kishan’s Personality Rights Protected, National Legal Academy for Advocates, ZEE5 made accessible for persons with disabilities, and more appeared first on SCC Times.

From cross-border M&A to procedural efficiency, ADR education to Silk Road, Investment Arbitration to ADR trends: Key Takeaways from IAC Eurasia Arbitration Week 2026

The IAC Eurasia Arbitration Week 2026 platformed a wide range of panel discussions, speeches, special discussions, and much more wherein esteemed legal professionals provided their remarkable insights. This article includes key takeaways from the conference. The post From cross-border M&A to procedural efficiency, ADR education to Silk Road, Investment Arbitration to ADR trends: Key Takeaways from IAC Eurasia Arbitration Week...

Bombay HC Quashes Tax Recovery Action Against Company That Ceased to Exist 8 Years Before the Demand Notice

Bombay High Court held that notices and proceedings initiated against an entity that has ceased to exist are void and without jurisdiction, setting aside the assessment, show cause, and attachment notices issued to the amalgamating company, while allowing fresh proceedings against the surviving entity in accordance with law. The post Bombay HC Quashes Tax Recovery Action Against Company That Ceased...

Call for Blogs | Chanakya Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution (CCADR), CNLU invites submissions for blog

The Chanakya Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution (CCADR), Chanakya National Law University has invited blog submissions on a rolling basis from academicians, legal practitioners, research scholars, and students on contemporary issues in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). The post Call for Blogs | Chanakya Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution (CCADR), CNLU invites submissions for blog appeared first on SCC Times.

Builder Delayed Delivery of Possession by 4-5 Years and Blamed COVID. Rajasthan RERA Says That Doesn’t Fly; Awards Additional Compensation on Top of Refund with Interest

The Authority noted that the complainant had suffered mental and physical agony, besides losing the opportunity to own a house, particularly in view of the increase in property prices. The post Builder Delayed Delivery of Possession by 4-5 Years and Blamed COVID. Rajasthan RERA Says That Doesn’t Fly; Awards Additional Compensation on Top of Refund with Interest appeared first on...

A Settlement’s Liberty Clause Does Not Give Unlimited Licence to Revive the Same DV Complaint before the Same Court on the Same Grounds: Saket District Court

The Court stated that permitting restoration on substantially the same allegations would defeat the finality of the earlier judicial orders and result in repetitive litigation. The post A Settlement’s Liberty Clause Does Not Give Unlimited Licence to Revive the Same DV Complaint before the Same Court on the Same Grounds: Saket District Court appeared first on SCC Times.

Opposing Government Policies Doesn’t Justify Externment: Bombay HC Sets Aside Police Action, Safeguards Fundamental Rights

The Court held that the externment orders were unsustainable, as FIRs for agitations without police permission could not justify such action, which infringed upon the petitioner’s fundamental rights of free speech, expression, and dignity. The post Opposing Government Policies Doesn’t Justify Externment: Bombay HC Sets Aside Police Action, Safeguards Fundamental Rights appeared first on SCC Times.

Prima Facie Case and Gravity of 2008 Delhi Bomb Blasts Outweigh 17-Year Incarceration; Delhi HC Rejects Mansoor Asghar Peerbhoy’s Bail Under UAPA

The Court held that bail considerations must balance the accused’s right to personal liberty with the right to life and safety of the public, particularly where the accused is alleged to have played a central role in a heinous terrorist conspiracy. The post Prima Facie Case and Gravity of 2008 Delhi Bomb Blasts Outweigh 17-Year Incarceration; Delhi HC Rejects Mansoor...

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advises Adani Enterprises on its Qualified Institutional Placement

CAM had also advised on the previous qualified institutional placement undertaken by Adani Enterprises Limited in October 2024. The post Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advises Adani Enterprises on its Qualified Institutional Placement appeared first on SCC Times.

“Connections build relations, relations build careers”: Experts discuss career pathways for young lawyers at IAC Eurasia Arbitration Week 2026

At IAC Eurasia Arbitration Week 2026, legal professionals reflected on diverse career paths in the legal profession, emphasising the importance of networking, mentorship, practical experience and continuous learning in building an international legal career. The post “Connections build relations, relations build careers”: Experts discuss career pathways for young lawyers at IAC Eurasia Arbitration Week 2026 appeared first on SCC Times.

Mandatory e-KYC for IP Attorneys: IP India Directs Compliance Within One Month

Office of the CGPDTM has directed all registered Intellectual Property (IP) Attorneys to complete e-KYC verification within one month of the public notice. The post Mandatory e-KYC for IP Attorneys: IP India Directs Compliance Within One Month appeared first on SCC Times.

Termination of pregnancy cases are urgent. Why is time being wasted in taking permissions from Courts?: MP HC allows 10-week pregnant minor rape victim’s plea

The Court remarked that it was repeatedly coming across such matters where, instead of proceeding with the termination of pregnancy, the authorities were shifting their burden to one another, leading to matters travelling up to the Courts seeking permission to carry out the procedure. The post Termination of pregnancy cases are urgent. Why is time being wasted in taking permissions...

₹2 Crore to ₹10 Crore: Delhi High Court Full Court Recommends Enhancing District Courts’ Pecuniary Jurisdiction

Coordination Committee of All District Courts Bar Associations of Delhi thanked members of the District Bar following the recommendation of the Hon'ble Full Court of the High Court of Delhi to enhance the pecuniary jurisdiction of District Courts to ₹10 crore. The post ₹2 Crore to ₹10 Crore: Delhi High Court Full Court Recommends Enhancing District Courts’ Pecuniary Jurisdiction appeared...

Parties Agree to Start Again: Manipur HC Sets Aside Arbitral Award by Consent, Appoints Former Chief Justice as New Arbitrator for Thoubal Project Dispute

The Manipur High Court disposed of an arbitration petition concerning the Thoubal Multipurpose Project Agreement by recording the parties' consent to set aside an arbitral award and recommence arbitration. The Court appointed Justice D. Krishnakumar as the new sole arbitrator, directed de novo proceedings from the stage of framing issues using existing pleadings. The post Parties Agree to Start Again...

Freshfields axes equity partners following pay overhaul

UK firm lets go of partners and downgrades others’ equity shares in growth push, according to the Financial Times

Eversheds Sutherland’s international arm posts 8% revenue rise against 14% increase in PEP

Transatlantic firm points to particularly strong performance by corporate finance team in first year of new strategy

Proportion of women judges in England and Wales rises by 12% to 40% over past decade - report

While women representation is on the rise, broader diversity levels reveal a more mixed picture, according to MoJ

Behind the velvet rope: why luxury brands need AI visibility

Pinsent Masons luxury lawyers Rachael Barber and Richard Reeve-Young discuss AI-driven discoverability as a critical factor in brand visibility, positioning and sales, and the steps luxury brands can take in an AI-mediated marketplace

A&O Shearman unveils latest Fuse innovation accelerator programme cohort

A total of 18 legaltech and digital asset firms make the cut for the programme’s 10th cohort

Law Firms Are Building Their Own AI Tools. Should They Share Them?

Law Firms Are Building Their Own AI Tools. Should They Share Them?

'Stealth Overrulings': Did the Supreme Court Overturn More Precedent Than It Claimed?

Judge Jesse Furman: ‘No Judge Should Be Abdicating His or Her Judicial Decision-Making Role to AI’

What It Takes to Build a Transformative Legal Career and Life: Lessons from Aiko Bethea's Anchored, Aligned, and Accountable

Mapping the Partner Pipeline: Where Am Law 200 Firms Buy Talent—and Where They Build It

At Least 41 Companies Have Registered as Litigation Funders in Georgia. Some Ask if It Really Matters

How I Made Practice Group Chair: 'Do Right by the Practice and by the Firm,' Says Shannon Reaney of Morrison Foerster

Which advocate discloses true income? Supreme Court Justice BV Nagarathna quips

HP High Court upholds acquittal of man booked for taking snakebite victim to sorcerer instead of hospital

Integrity of securities market paramount; rule violator cannot cite investors' profit to escape liability: Supreme Court

DHCBA announces work suspension after Delhi HC accepts proposal to raise district courts' pecuniary jurisdiction

2020 Delhi Riots: Karkardooma court convicts Tahir Hussain, others for murder of IB officer Ankit Sharma

Master of court is better than being master of roster: Supreme Court Justice Vikram Nath

ED froze bank accounts when they knew court would de-freeze accounts in WB Police case: TMC to Calcutta HC

Patna court grants anticipatory bail to Khan Sir in coaching institute firing incident

Supreme Court appoints retired Justice L Nageswara Rao as mediator in ₹1 lakh crore Kalyani family feud

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : July 13, 2026

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : July 13, 2026

Police Entering Woman's Bedroom Without Lady Constable Violates Privacy : Bombay High Court Declares Mobile Seizure Illegal

Police Entering Woman's Bedroom Without Lady Constable Violates Privacy : Bombay High Court Declares Mobile Seizure Illegal

Supreme Court Criticises CRPF For Removing Driver Who Developed Disability, Awards Him Rs 1.25 Crore

Supreme Court Criticises CRPF For Removing Driver Who Developed Disability, Awards Him Rs 1.25 Crore

Supreme Court Appoints Justice L Nageswara Rao To Mediate Dispute Between Industrialist Babasaheb Kalyani, Sister Sugandha Hiremath

Supreme Court Appoints Justice L Nageswara Rao To Mediate Dispute Between Industrialist Babasaheb Kalyani, Sister Sugandha Hiremath

Supreme Court Stays Madras High Court Order Quashing Appointment Of 17 Personal Assistants To Judges

Supreme Court Stays Madras High Court Order Quashing Appointment Of 17 Personal Assistants To Judges

Pre-2016 DRT Recovery Certificates Cannot Form Basis For Insolvency Notice Under Presidency Towns Insolvency Act: Supreme Court

Supreme Court Upholds Rule Allowing Inclusion Of Royalty In Iron Ore's Average Sale Price To Determine Royalty

Plaintiff's Reply To Counterclaim In Commercial Suits Subject To Same Time Limit As Written Statement: Supreme Court

'Investors Got Profit' No Defence For Breach: Supreme Court Upholds SEBI Penalty On Kotak AMC In Mutual Funds Case

Suitability For Promotion Must Be Left To Domain Experts, Courts Cannot Introduce New Methodology: Supreme Court

2017 Dera Violence: P&H High Court Upholds Acquittal Of Ram Rahim Followers, Says Prosecution Failed To Prove Sedition, Arson & Vandalism

Presence Of Accused's Semen On Victim's Clothes Insufficient To Sustain Rape Conviction Absent Proof Of Penetration: Sikkim High Court

‘We wanted to be in control of our destiny’: Setfords builds its own case and practice management platform

UK's largest ‘platform’ law firm has moved all 650 of its consultant lawyers onto its own tech platform

Guru & Co v. Union of India: The emerging doctrine of conditional binding effect of GST Council recommendations

Police machinery has collapsed: J&K Court initiates suo motu case against Srinagar SSP for defying court orders

Karnataka HC seeks ED's response on Winzo's plea to quash money laundering trial

Supreme Court declines interim relief to riders challenging India's Dressage team selection for Asian Games

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Supreme Court orders SIT probe into murder of Madhya Pradesh Congress leader's driver

Arbitration clause does not always oust judicial review; NHAI must act reasonably: Allahabad High Court

Kerala High Court allows BJP councillor detained under KAAPA to take oath inside prison

Rules to regulate airfare framed, will be placed before parliament: Centre tells Supreme Court

Supreme Court questions POCSO Act criminalising teen sex; says 15-18 is age of experimentation

Karnataka government moves Supreme Court challenging HD Revanna's discharge in sexual harassment case

Supreme Court declines stay on SAT verdict exonerating Nusli Wadia, others in fraud scheme case

MNLUCS announces 2nd CCI-MNLUCS National Antitrust Moot Court Competition, 2026 - Register now!

Ram Mandir donation theft: Supreme Court seeks report from UP SIT; issues notice to Trust

Supreme Court stays Madras High Court order cancelling appointment of 17 PAs to judges

Even modest homes in Delhi cost over ₹2 crore: Why Delhi High Court said pecuniary limits need reconsideration

Parties Oppose Supreme Court Move For Mediation In Gyanvapi, Mathura & Sambhal Temple-Mosque Disputes

Parties Oppose Supreme Court Move For Mediation In Gyanvapi, Mathura & Sambhal Temple-Mosque Disputes

Supreme Court Issues Notice To HD Revanna In Karnataka's Challenge To His Discharge In Outraging Modesty Case

Supreme Court Issues Notice To HD Revanna In Karnataka's Challenge To His Discharge In Outraging Modesty Case

Supreme Court Orders SIT Probe Into 2023 Death Of Congress Candidate's Driver In Madhya Pradesh

Supreme Court Orders SIT Probe Into 2023 Death Of Congress Candidate's Driver In Madhya Pradesh

'Homebuyers' 20 Year Plight!' : Supreme Court Issues Warrants To Haryana Builder's Directors; Flags State Inaction

'Homebuyers' 20 Year Plight!' : Supreme Court Issues Warrants To Haryana Builder's Directors; Flags State Inaction

LiveLaw Supreme Court Monthly Digest: June 2026

LiveLaw Supreme Court Monthly Digest: June 2026

'Citizenship Status Must Be Determined Through Fair Process': Supreme Court Sets Aside 27 Foreigner Declarations By Assam Tribunals

The Court remanded the matters for fresh hearing.

Can A Part-Heard Criminal Trial Be Transferred To Original Judge's New Court Within Same Division? Allahabad High Court Answers