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JURIST Global 14 Jul 2026, 10:16 PM

US appeals court reverses dismissal of Tylenol cases

A US federal appeals court on Monday reversed a trial judge’s decision to dismiss lawsuits against Kenvue, the maker of Tylenol. This judgment effectively revived hundreds of cases that were filed by families who claim that their children developed autism or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) after the women took Tylenol during pregnancy. The 64-page […] The post US appeals...

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JURIST Global 14 Jul 2026, 06:32 PM

US district judge rebukes Trump in suit against IRS

A judge for the US District Court for the Southern District of Florida sharply criticized President Donald Trump and his attorneys in a ruling on his suit seeking damages from the IRS, saying that it was filed for “an improper purpose—to gain the imprimatur of judicial legitimacy for a ‘settlement’ that had no viable basis […] The post US district...

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SCC Online Blog India 14 Jul 2026, 06:00 PM

NGT Assesses Over ₹2.65 crores Environmental Compensation for Illegal Felling of 33 Trees in BHU Campus; Directs UP PCB to Complete Levy Proceedings Within 3 Months

Considering the circumstances which were disclosed, the National Green Tribunal further extended the time and directed the UP PCB to complete the proceedings concerning the levy of environmental compensation. The post NGT Assesses Over ₹2.65 crores Environmental Compensation for Illegal Felling of 33 Trees in BHU Campus; Directs UP PCB to Complete Levy Proceedings Within 3 Months appeared first on...

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SCC Online Blog India 14 Jul 2026, 05:30 PM

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advises Motilal Oswal Investment Advisor and ICICI Securities on QIP of Blue Jet Healthcare

The QIP was undertaken to ensure compliance with the minimum public shareholding as prescribed under the Securities Contracts (Regulations) Rules, 1957. The post Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advises Motilal Oswal Investment Advisor and ICICI Securities on QIP of Blue Jet Healthcare appeared first on SCC Times.

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SCC Online Blog India 14 Jul 2026, 05:00 PM High Court

A Seven-Year-Old Cheating Case Ends After Amicable Compromise: Jharkhand HC Quashes Proceedings, Holds Continuation Would Be Abuse of Process

The Court held that the offences involved in the case are not heinous offences nor does it constitute any offence of mental depravity rather the same relates to a petty private dispute between the parties. Due to the complete settlement between the petitioner and the respondent, the possibility of conviction of the petitioner was remote and bleak. The post A...

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JURIST Global 14 Jul 2026, 04:41 PM

EU Commission announces age-based restrictions for minors across social media platforms

The European Union will impose age-based restrictions for minors across social media platforms, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced Monday. The decision coincides with the publication of a report by a panel of experts convened by von der Leyen last year to develop a “strong and practical” European approach to keep children safe […] The post EU Commission...

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JURIST Global 14 Jul 2026, 04:35 PM

12 US states sue to block Paramount-Warner Bros merger under antitrust claims

A coalition of 12 state attorneys general (AG) on Monday filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block Paramount’s proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. under antitrust concerns, threatening what would be the largest merger in the history of Hollywood. The AGs, led by California AG Rob Bonta, filed the complaint in the Northern District […] The post 12 US...

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SCC Online Blog India 14 Jul 2026, 04:30 PM Supreme Court of India

Know Thy Judge | From Student Union to the Supreme Court: Explore Justice Aravind Kumar’s inspirational journey & notable judgments

Prior to his elevation to the Supreme Court, Justice Aravind Kumar, had already left a remarkable legacy at the High Courts due to his committed approach towards tackling pendency of cases, training of advocates and several philanthropic outreaches. The post Know Thy Judge | From Student Union to the Supreme Court: Explore Justice Aravind Kumar’s inspirational journey & notable judgments...

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SCC Online Blog India 14 Jul 2026, 04:00 PM

Investigation Began Before FIR Was Registered, Sole Eyewitness Went Uncorroborated, Wife Never Examined: Kelapur Sessions Court Acquits Murder Accused

In spite of knowing the fact that the investigation carried out by him will be illegal, the Investigating Officer had continued the investigation and prepared document which is damaging to the case of the prosecution The post Investigation Began Before FIR Was Registered, Sole Eyewitness Went Uncorroborated, Wife Never Examined: Kelapur Sessions Court Acquits Murder Accused appeared first on SCC...

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SCC Online Blog India 14 Jul 2026, 03:00 PM Delhi High Court

Multiple Sclerosis qualifies for PwD reservation if benchmark disability threshold is met; Delhi HC upholds CAT’s order

Delhi High Court held that the cancellation of the respondent’s candidature was not in accordance with law and concurred with the Tribunal’s finding that the rejection of her claim for PwD reservation was unsustainable. Accordingly, the Court upheld the Tribunal’s order setting aside the cancellation and granting consequential reliefs to the respondent. The post Multiple Sclerosis qualifies for PwD reservation...

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SCC Online Blog India 14 Jul 2026, 02:30 PM Bombay High Court

Parents or State Cannot Compel Adult Woman to Return Home or Marry; Right to Choose Residence, Education Protected Under Article 21: Bombay HC

The Court held that a 21-year-old woman, being an adult, is legally competent to decide her residence, marriage, and education, and directed that she shall not be compelled to return to her parental home or treated as a missing person, as these matters of personal choice are protected under Article 21 of the Constitution. The post Parents or State Cannot...

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SCC Online Blog India 14 Jul 2026, 02:00 PM Bombay High Court

Cognizant gets relief to continue using its logo in Atyati dispute as independent creation defeats claim of copying: Bombay HC

The Bombay High Court declined interim relief in a copyright infringement and passing-off action concerning rival logo device marks, holding that resemblance between logos is not by itself actionable unless supported by evidence demonstrating copying or reasonable opportunity of access to the claimant’s work. The post Cognizant gets relief to continue using its logo in Atyati dispute as independent creation...

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SCC Online Blog India 14 Jul 2026, 01:30 PM CCI

MNLU, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar announces 2nd CCI—MNLUCS National Antitrust Moot | Register Now

Maharashtra National Law University, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, proudly announces the 2nd CCI—MNLUCS National Antitrust Moot, 2026, scheduled to be held on 12—13 September 2026 and 27 September 2026. The post MNLU, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar announces 2nd CCI—MNLUCS National Antitrust Moot | Register Now appeared first on SCC Times.

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SCC Online Blog India 14 Jul 2026, 01:00 PM Karnataka High Court

A Fish Vendor Can’t Lift Heavy Loads After Motor Accident: Karnataka HC Says That’s Functional Disability, Enhances Compensation from ₹3.20 Lakh to ₹4.61 Lakh

In the case at hand, a 25-year-old fish vendor sustained grievous injuries after a car driven at a high speed and in a rash and negligent manner collided with his motorcycle. The post A Fish Vendor Can’t Lift Heavy Loads After Motor Accident: Karnataka HC Says That’s Functional Disability, Enhances Compensation from ₹3.20 Lakh to ₹4.61 Lakh appeared first on...

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SCC Online Blog India 14 Jul 2026, 12:00 PM High Court

Telangana HC quashes directions compelling minority schools to provide free education to journalists’ children

The Court held that educational authorities lacked statutory authority to direct minority educational institutions to provide free education to children of journalists by invoking the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, reiterating that the Act is inapplicable to minority institutions protected under Article 30(1) of the Constitution. The post Telangana HC quashes directions compelling minority schools...

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SCC Online Blog India 14 Jul 2026, 11:00 AM Supreme Court of India

Uncle-in-law cannot make niece’s husband a “Ghardamad” to claim inheritance rights under Oraon customary law: Supreme Court

The Court placed reliance on well-established and acknowledged sources of the law as it prevails in the community which, at the cost of repetition, postulates that in the absence of a ghardamad or any other male heir directly related to the landowner, i.e. the male members of the family, the nearest male agnate will have the right in the property...

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SCC Online Blog India 14 Jul 2026, 10:00 AM

Khaitan & Co. establishes its Hyderabad presence with 4 new leaders

Basava Rao and Shabbeer Ahmed have joined as Partners in the Corporate and Dispute Resolution practice respectively, along with Vasavi Kaparthi and Aneesh Vempati coming in as Counsel in the Real Estate and Dispute Resolution practices. The post Khaitan & Co. establishes its Hyderabad presence with 4 new leaders appeared first on SCC Times.

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JURIST Global 14 Jul 2026, 05:01 AM International Criminal Court

US to seek dismantling of International Criminal Court, Rubio announces

The US will launch a diplomatic campaign aimed at dismantling the International Criminal Court, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Monday. In an op-ed published in the Wall Street Journal, Rubio wrote that the US would work alongside allied governments to take the court apart “brick by brick, if necessary,” using all tools at the […] The post US to...

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JURIST Global 14 Jul 2026, 01:19 AM

UN chief urges US-Iran talks as Strait of Hormuz hostilities escalate

UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Sunday called upon Iran and the US to “urgently” resume negotiations as hostilities in and around the Strait of Hormuz intensified, warning that further escalation could have devastating consequences for regional and global security. Guterres said he was “deeply concerned by the serious escalation” and stressed that a return to […] The post UN chief...

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JURIST Global 13 Jul 2026, 09:49 PM

Top Indonesia anti-corruption prosecutor resigns amid corruption allegations

Indonesia’s top anti-corruption prosecutor, Febrie Adriansyah, resigned Saturday after a police raid earlier this week uncovered a safe containing USD$29.6 million in gold bars and foreign currency . Police identified Adriansyah alongside a “private sector figure” identified by the initials DR as suspects in a corruption and money laundering scandal known as the Sumatra Blackout […] The post Top Indonesia...

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