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UN warns war economy sustains armed conflict in Sudan

The UN stated on Wednesday that Sudan’s war economy is contributing to sustaining the ongoing armed conflict between Sudanese military forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), through the trade of various Sudanese commodities, including gum arabic, one of the country’s main exports. In addition to external military support and weapons supply, the conflict in […] The post UN warns...

Trump administration asks justices to have lower court reconsider protected status for Venezuelan and Haitian nationals

Narrow holdings with broad consequences

Mahmoud Khalil sues Trump officials and private groups over alleged deportation conspiracy

Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian rights advocate, filed a lawsuit Tuesday in federal court alleging a coordinated conspiracy between senior administration officials and three private organizations to target and deport him for his advocacy. Khalil was a former Columbia University graduate student who became the public face of the Trump administration’s crackdown on pro-Palestinian campus activism. […] The post Mahmoud Khalil...

Mexico takes legal action in US criminal courts over ICE deaths

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mexico on Tuesday announced that the government has initiated several criminal complaints in response to the deaths of Mexican immigrants in the custody of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Mexico President Claudia ​Sheinbaum’s administration has begun filing complaints with US state prosecutors through the Mexican Embassy and sending […] The post Mexico takes...

ICC prosecutor seeks withdrawal of war crimes charges against former Sudanese rebel commander

The Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) announced Tuesday that it has asked Trial Chamber IV for authorization to withdraw all charges against former Sudanese rebel commander Abdallah Banda Abakaer Nourain, concluding that the evidence is no longer sufficient to sustain the case. The proceedings are formally titled The Prosecutor v. […] The post ICC prosecutor...

The court’s criminal law term: overview and observations

Wisconsin elections panel finds probable cause that Elon Musk violated election bribery law

The Wisconsin Elections Commission found probable cause that billionaire Elon Musk violated state election bribery law by offering $1 million payments to voters during the 2025 Wisconsin Supreme Court election, according to reports on Tuesday. The commission voted 5-1 in a closed session last Thursday to refer two confidential complaints against Musk to the Brown […] The post Wisconsin elections...

Carroll receives payment from Trump

Plus, what Justices Kagan and Barrett told Congress about the court’s security concerns.

Ensuring judicial safety is the prime duty of State: Madhya Pradesh HC seeks detailed plan of official District Judges housing following threats faced by Judge for passing an order

Noting that many Judges lacked official accommodations, the Court stated that the first security measure was to ensure proper housing facilities for District Judges, as living in residential areas exposes them to the public at large. The post Ensuring judicial safety is the prime duty of State: Madhya Pradesh HC seeks detailed plan of official District Judges housing following threats...

UN expert urges UK to protect women’s rights, maintaining single-sex spaces and services

A UN expert urged the UK government on Tuesday to protect women’s rights by maintaining single-sex spaces and services. The appeal comes as a draft Code of Practice is pending approval by the country’s Parliament, of which some members consider the draft a “deliberate rollback of minority rights in the UK for trans people.” The […] The post UN expert...

Bangladesh landslides pose deadly risk for Rohingya refugees, rights group warns

Human Rights Watch (HRW) issued a report Monday stating that Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh face deadly risks from the recent landslides that killed at least 17 and displaced over 3,000. Meenakshi Ganguly, deputy Asia director at HRW, says the risks to the refugee camps are a result of government policies, stating: Every monsoon is becoming […] The post Bangladesh landslides...

Delhi HC Orders Suspension of DHJS Officer with Immediate Effect

Delhi High Court has suspended DHJS officer Vinay Singhal with immediate effect pending disciplinary proceedings and barred him from leaving Delhi without prior permission. The post Delhi HC Orders Suspension of DHJS Officer with Immediate Effect appeared first on SCC Times.

Preferential Right of Class I Heirs under Section 22, Hindu Succession Act Extends to Agricultural Property: Supreme Court

Justice N. Kotiswar Singh, concurring with Justice Sanjay Karol, stated that “the right of pre-emption as conferred under Section 22 of the HSA is, in its pith and substance, an incident of succession and nothing more”. The post Preferential Right of Class I Heirs under Section 22, Hindu Succession Act Extends to Agricultural Property: Supreme Court appeared first on SCC...

Maharashtra Notifies Child Labour Reforms; Child Artist Safeguards, Rehabilitation Fund and Task Forces Introduced

Maharashtra Gov has notified the Maharashtra Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) (Amendment) Rules, 2025, amending Child and Adolescent Labour Rules to strengthen child labour prohibition, regulate child artists, operationalise rehabilitation funds and enhance employer compliance obligations. The post Maharashtra Notifies Child Labour Reforms; Child Artist Safeguards, Rehabilitation Fund and Task Forces Introduced appeared first on SCC Times.

Does Ratification of New York Convention Amount to Waiver of Sovereign Immunity? UK Court of Appeal Clarifies in Devas Award Enforcement Dispute

The present appeal concerned the interplay between the enforcement obligations under the New York Convention and the doctrine of sovereign immunity. The Court of Appeal examined whether a Contracting State, by ratifying the Convention, submits to the jurisdiction of English courts in enforcement proceedings and held that Article III preserves, rather than waives, State immunity. The post Does Ratification of...

A No-Interest Clause is Enforceable, but Delay in Refund Attracts Interest; SC reiterates Courts Can’t Rewrite Clear Commercial Contract Terms

“Once the parties with their eyes open without any protest whatsoever and with free will accept certain terms of a contract they cannot afterwards be permitted to go back on the same merely because at a later point of time the stipulation proves to be onerous.” The post A No-Interest Clause is Enforceable, but Delay in Refund Attracts Interest; SC...

Centre Notifies Procedure for Determining Core Activities under OSHWC Rules, 2026

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has prescribed the procedure for seeking a determination on whether an activity of an establishment constitutes a core activity under the OSHWC framework. The post Centre Notifies Procedure for Determining Core Activities under OSHWC Rules, 2026 appeared first on SCC Times.

People’s mandate cannot be defeated by procedure: Kerala HC allows Councillor to take oath from prison

Kerala HC stated that the duty of the Court is to uphold the democracy and ensure that the democratic procedures are strictly followed. However, in extraordinary situation, Court must take extraordinary decision to protect the democratic principles and people’s mandate. The post People’s mandate cannot be defeated by procedure: Kerala HC allows Councillor to take oath from prison appeared first...

MEA Is in Delhi, but the Entire Cause of Action Is in UP: Delhi HC Dismisses Passport DOB Correction Writ for Lack of Jurisdiction

Delhi High Court dismissed a passport DOB correction plea, holding that territorial jurisdiction under Article 226 depends on where the cause of action arises, not the location of the MEA. The post MEA Is in Delhi, but the Entire Cause of Action Is in UP: Delhi HC Dismisses Passport DOB Correction Writ for Lack of Jurisdiction appeared first on SCC...

Fraud Cases Excluded, But Everything Else Is In: EPFO’s VISHWAS 2026 Scheme Lets Employers Settle Pending EPF Damages Disputes at Lower Rates

EPFO has operationalised VISHWAS, 2026 under the EPF Scheme, 2026, enabling settlement of eligible EPF damages cases at concessional rates to reduce litigation and promote compliance. The post Fraud Cases Excluded, But Everything Else Is In: EPFO’s VISHWAS 2026 Scheme Lets Employers Settle Pending EPF Damages Disputes at Lower Rates appeared first on SCC Times.

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas is advising Cult.Fit Limited on its proposed IPO

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas has advised Cult.Fit Limited on its proposed initial public offering , providing legal guidance and support for the company’s public issue plans. The post Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas is advising Cult.Fit Limited on its proposed IPO appeared first on SCC Times.

Joe Tirado on Why Settlement Often Beats Arbitration | Mediation, ADR & International Disputes

At IAC Eurasian Arbitration Week 2026, renowned international arbitrator and mediator Joe Tirado explains why negotiated settlements often deliver faster, more practical, The post Joe Tirado on Why Settlement Often Beats Arbitration | Mediation, ADR & International Disputes appeared first on SCC Times.

The New Definition of Fair Value: Can Reforming Fair Value Fix Creditor Recoveries?

by Swarnendu Chatterjee* and Anushka Bhatt** The post The New Definition of Fair Value: Can Reforming Fair Value Fix Creditor Recoveries? appeared first on SCC Times.

Justices Kagan and Barrett testify before Congress

UN rights experts decry mass revocation of lawyer credentials in Nicaragua

The UN Group of Human Rights Experts on Nicaragua (GHREN) on Monday a condemned the government’s revocation of numerous lawyers’ and notaries’ credentials. According to testimonies from those affected, there was no notification, legal basis, nor official explanation for the revocation. Many did not know they had been stripped of their licenses until they attended […] The post UN rights...

Trump dramatically reduces size of two Utah national monuments

US President Donald Trump on Monday issued dual executive orders (EOs) reducing the size of two national monuments in Utah containing ancient cliff dwellings and petroglyphs by nearly three million acres, or about 90 percent each. The first order diminishes the size of Bears Ears National Monument from approximately 1.36 million acres to 121,100 acres, […] The post Trump dramatically...

Simpson Thacher strengthens London regulatory team with Freshfields partner hire

Emma Rachmaninov joins US firm as co-head of its European financial services and funds regulatory team

HFW revenue inches up 2% to £270m against 6% dip in PEP

UK-headquartered firm cites investment in lateral hires and international platform as it reports ‘measured’ set of results in fourth year of growth strategy

High Court finds largely for manufacturers in ‘behemoth’ diesel emissions litigation

Liability ruling trims scope of largest group litigation to reach English courts

Amazon Joins Big Tech's Dive Into the Legal Market With Amazon Quick for Legal

Headaches Ahead? AI Glasses-Boom Brings Litigation Risks for Employers

Adani Denies Quid-Pro-Quo Claims in Bid to Save DOJ Dismissal

Morgan & Morgan Establishes First AI Leadership Role with Longtime Amazon Engineer

Vought Defends CFPB Overhaul, Says Bureau Remains 'Structurally Defective'

'A Slap in The Face to the Judiciary': Retired Judge Wants Answers From DeSantis on Appointment Delays

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : July 15, 2026Links to the reports of July 15Supreme Court To Hear Plea

Links to the reports of July 15Supreme Court To Hear Plea To Consider Law Officers' Experience Towards 3 Year Practice For Judicial ServiceDelhi Police Arrests Two Law Students Over Ruckus In Supreme CourtRegistered Sale Deed Does Not Require Proof Of Attestation As Per Section 68 Evidence Act :...

'Though Removed From Electoral Roll, You're Entitled To Certain Benefits' : Supreme Court Asks SIR-Excluded Person To Move HC For Ration

'Though Removed From Electoral Roll, You're Entitled To Certain Benefits' : Supreme Court Asks SIR-Excluded Person To Move HC For Ration

Bombay High Court Directs DGP To Review CCTV Functionality, Footage Preservation In All Police Stations

'This award represents the possibility of turning a passion into a career’: Vivienne Westwood’s Victoria Simon

The recipient of the Fashion Counsel of the Year award at the 2026 Luxury Law Awards discusses becoming a solicitor, her work in fashion, industry advice and a favourite corset

With Round of Law Firm Subpoenas, the Trump DOJ Spotlight Returns to Big Law

With Round of Law Firm Subpoenas, the Trump DOJ Spotlight Returns to Big Law

At Gibson Dunn, Gregg Costa’s Former Clerks Are Now Colleagues. They Still Call Him Judge.

Todd Blanche Expected to Face Sharp Questioning During AG Confirmation Hearing

'It Can't Ever Be Just About The Money': Simmons' Julian Taylor Plays Connect Law

Latest Merger Miss Highlights High Bar for Trans-Atlantic Tie-Ups

CFTC Defies Michigan Court Order, Orders Kalshi to Complete Trades

Delhi Court restores two video meetings a week for Umar Khalid to speak with family

50-year jail, ₹50 lakh fine: P&H High Court commutes death sentence of man convicted of rape, murder of 7-year-old

Gautam Adani denies quid pro quo in US DOJ's decision to drop bribery case, says $10 billion investment proposal had no role

PIL filed before Delhi High Court against police surveillance of CJP protest at Jantar Mantar

Delhi High Court sets aside teacher's bail in Janakpuri POCSO case

Supreme Court seeks response from Centre on plea for SIT probe into all FIRs in GainBitcoin scam

Sloganeering against government not sedition: P&H High Court upholds acquittal in Dera Sacha Sauda violence case

Kerala High Court seeks expert opinion on whether patented breast cancer drug has viable substitute

New book charts the rise of India’s General Counsel

Anil Agrawal resigns as CCI member

HNLU signs multilateral MoU on Global University Innovation and Cooperation at the AUAP–WURI Impact Summit 2026

Law students who disrupted Supreme Court proceedings sent to judicial custody for 14 days

PIL to ban coaching teachers, former aspirants as scribes in civil service exams: Delhi HC seeks UPSC response

RMLNLU secures BCI approval for 2026-27

AZB, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, Hogan Lovells act on Blue Jet Healthcare ₹800 crore QIP

Supreme Court orders medical evaluation of student seeking to switch IITs on mental health grounds

Supreme Court Acquits 3 Men In 1979 Murder Case, Cites Glaring Infirmities In Prosecution

Supreme Court Acquits 3 Men In 1979 Murder Case, Cites Glaring Infirmities In Prosecution

'Should Country Remain Standstill'?: Supreme Court Approved UP Govt's Night Safari & Zoo Project In Kukrail Reserve Forest

'Should Country Remain Standstill'?: Supreme Court Approved UP Govt's Night Safari & Zoo Project In Kukrail Reserve Forest

LiveLaw Daily | Wangchuk, IVF Relief, Air India Crash, IIT Transfer & more

LiveLaw Daily | Wangchuk, IVF Relief, Air India Crash, IIT Transfer & more

Supreme Court Rejects PIL Seeking Access To Source Code Of Its Case Management Software

Supreme Court Rejects PIL Seeking Access To Source Code Of Its Case Management Software

Supreme Court Paves Way For Shifting Of Uttarakhand High Court To Haldwani

Supreme Court Paves Way For Shifting Of Uttarakhand High Court To Haldwani

If Closure Report Is Filed, Magistrate Can't Direct Police To File Chargesheet : Supreme Court The Court observed

The Court observed that the Magistrate has the option of taking cognizance on a closure report.

Arbitration | Article 227 Can't Be Ordinarily Invoked To Challenge Rejection Of S.16 Application By Arbitral Tribunal : Supreme Court

Magistrate Can Invoke BNSS Search Provision To Recover Child Forcibly Taken Away By Father: Bombay High Court

UK law firm TLT posts 11% revenue growth to break £200m revenue barrier

Record turnover attributed to tech, office and headcount investment

AI and data company DDN hires CLO from Metropolis Technologies

Experienced in-house tech lawyer Michelle Rosen joins as company’s first legal chief

Khaitan & Co advises Tata Capital on majority stake acquisition in YOGLOANS

Fox Mandal & Associates, Chandhiok & Mahajan act on BigEndian Semiconductors pre-Series A fundraise

Argus Partners assists Lux in acquiring licensing for Reebok garments

Madras High Court urges women in relationships not to share intimate images

In Conversation with Bharti Airtel Group General Counsel Vidyut Gulati on Telecom Regulation, AI and the GC's Evolving Role

Madras High Court flags mental toll on judges, lawyers, cops who review graphic evidence in sexual crimes

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CCPA fines SpiceJet ₹1 lakh for using dark patterns to obtain consumer consent for loyalty programme

Supreme Court rejects TN plea challenging relief to former DMK minister EV Velu in corruption case

CCPA imposes ₹50,000 fine on Chaayos for default service charge on bills

Delhi High Court seeks response from Central, Delhi governments on PIL to stop Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike

Ex-Google Senior Counsel Deepak Singh joins Chandhiok & Mahajan to lead Technology, Digital & AI Practice

Aadhaar should not be mandatory for registering on Digi Yatra: Kerala High Court remarks

No public interest in retaining personal details of man online in quashed case: Bombay High Court

Aditya Birla acquires Sprng Energy from Shell for $1.8 billion; Khaitan & Co, Trilegal advise

Supreme Court Directs AIIMS To Assess IIT Kharagpur Student Seeking Transfer To IIT Roorkee On Medical Grounds

Supreme Court Directs AIIMS To Assess IIT Kharagpur Student Seeking Transfer To IIT Roorkee On Medical Grounds

Property Conveyed In Sale Deed Cannot Be Changed Through Rectification Deed Without Original Transferor's Consent: Supreme Court

Property Conveyed In Sale Deed Cannot Be Changed Through Rectification Deed Without Original Transferor's Consent: Supreme Court

Land Acquisition Act | Landowners Who Failed To Avail Hearing Cannot Later Allege Denial Of Hearing : Supreme Court

Land Acquisition Act | Landowners Who Failed To Avail Hearing Cannot Later Allege Denial Of Hearing : Supreme Court

Supreme Court Dismisses Plea To Prevent Circulation Of Influencer's Videos Against Prophet Mohammed

Supreme Court Dismisses Plea To Prevent Circulation Of Influencer's Videos Against Prophet Mohammed

'Urgent': Delhi High Court Seeks Centre, Delhi Govt Stand On Plea Seeking To End Sonam Wangchuk's Hunger Strike

'Urgent': Delhi High Court Seeks Centre, Delhi Govt Stand On Plea Seeking To End Sonam Wangchuk's Hunger Strike

Registered Sale Deed Does Not Require Proof Of Attestation As Per Section 68 Evidence Act : Supreme Court

Arms Act | Mere Recovery Of Weapon Without Proof Of Conscious Possession Can't Establish Guilt : Supreme Court

'Govt Housing Schemes Can't Meet A Dead-End': Patna High Court Pulls Up Officials Over 16-Year Delay In Settlement For Landless Families

"Maternity Leave Is Constitutional Right, Not State Charity": J&K&L High Court Quashes Order Denying Salary To Doctors

'The Threat Level Is Really High': Justice Barrett Details Threats Against Her Family

'The Threat Level Is Really High': Justice Barrett Details Threats Against Her Family

Appeals Court Reverses Dismissal of Experts Linking Prenatal Acetaminophen to Autism, ADHD

The Pipeline of Big Law Marketing Officers Making the Move to Midsize Firms

7th Circuit Overturns Clearview AI Privacy Settlement Over Class Representation Concerns

Labaton Launches Task Force Exploring New Litigation Strategies for Corporate Reforms

Data Center Permit Freeze Sparks Feud Over 'Vested Rights'

Highest Ever Death Penalties Confirmed By A High Court : Read Reasons In 2008 Ahmedabad Blast Verdict

Highest Ever Death Penalties Confirmed By A High Court : Read Reasons In 2008 Ahmedabad Blast Verdict