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JURIST Global 17 Jul 2026, 08:44 PM

UN experts warn UK IPP sentences continue to cause severe psychological harm

UN human rights experts on Wednesday urged the UK government to review and resentence people still subject to Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) sentences in England and Wales, warning that indefinite detention is causing severe psychological harm, self-harm, and an increased risk of suicide. The experts said about 2,400 people remain under the IPP system, even […] The post UN...

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SCC Online Blog India 17 Jul 2026, 06:00 PM High Court

Jharkhand HC: Eviction Suits Under Rent Act Fall Exclusively Within Rent Controller’s Jurisdiction; Commercial Courts Have No Role

The Court held that eviction proceedings under the Jharkhand Building (Lease, Rent and Eviction) Control Act, 2011 lie exclusively within the jurisdiction of the Rent Controller/Sub-Divisional Officer and that the Commercial Courts Act, 2015 does not apply even where the property is used for trade or commerce. The post Jharkhand HC: Eviction Suits Under Rent Act Fall Exclusively Within Rent...

Litigation Judiciary
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JURIST Global 17 Jul 2026, 05:25 PM International Criminal Court

US advocacy organizations sue Trump administration, allege ICC sanctions violate First Amendment

Two US-based advocacy groups sued President Donald Trump’s administration on Wednesday, alleging that sanctions imposed by Trump on members of the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the UN impede the organizations’ ability to engage in Palestinian-related human rights advocacy and therefore violate their First Amendment rights. The sanctions in question stem from a 2025 Executive […] The post US advocacy...

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JURIST Global 17 Jul 2026, 05:16 PM

Human rights organizations document deaths and abuse at Fort Bliss immigration camp

Human Rights Watch (HRW) and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) on Wednesday released a joint report documenting deaths, beatings, medical neglect, and conditions that may amount to enforced disappearance at the immigration detention camp at the US Army’s Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas. The 84-page report, titled “You’re Only Getting Out Deported or […] The post Human rights...

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JURIST Global 17 Jul 2026, 05:12 PM

Argentina accuses UK vessel of approaching Falkland Islands illegally, amidst FIFA controversy

Argentina protested against a UK vessel, HMS Medway, for its allegedly illegal approach to the Falkland Islands through Argentina’s territorial sea, in a Thursday post on X (formerly Twitter) by its foreign minister, Pablo Quirno. The post came after Argentina’s national team displayed a controversial slogan relating to the territory at the end of its […] The post Argentina accuses...

Maritime
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SCC Online Blog India 17 Jul 2026, 04:00 PM

Builder Received Home Loan Amount, Defaulted on Repayment, Yet SBI Proceeded Against Homebuyers: Rajasthan RERA Steps In and Restrains Coercive Recovery

The authority restrained the respondents from carrying on or continuing any action detrimental to the complainants’ interests in respect of the 2 flats and directed SBI not to take any coercive action against the complainants for recovery of the amount. The post Builder Received Home Loan Amount, Defaulted on Repayment, Yet SBI Proceeded Against Homebuyers: Rajasthan RERA Steps In and...

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SCC Online Blog India 17 Jul 2026, 03:30 PM

CAM acts as legal advisor for Dixon Technologies India Ltd. in relation to its proposed joint venture with Vivo Mobile

CAM acted as legal advisor for Dixon. Its role included undertaking legal due diligence on VMI, advising on structuring of the transaction, and review and negotiation of transaction documents (including joint venture agreement, shareholders agreement and asset purchase agreement). The post CAM acts as legal advisor for Dixon Technologies India Ltd. in relation to its proposed joint venture with Vivo...

Corporate Law
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SCC Online Blog India 17 Jul 2026, 03:00 PM

Investment advisory services to overseas entity/recipient to be considered as “export of service”: CESTAT Mumbai allows unutilised CENVAT credit refund

“The appellant had exported the services to the overseas entity/recipient, such service should be considered as ‘export of service’ and the resultant benefit of refund of the accumulated CENVAT Credit available in the books of account should be available to the appellants.” The post Investment advisory services to overseas entity/recipient to be considered as “export of service”: CESTAT Mumbai allows...

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SCC Online Blog India 17 Jul 2026, 02:00 PM High Court

Woman Electrocuted, Neighbour Dies Trying to Help: Rajasthan HC Holds RSEB Strictly Liable for Double Electrocution Deaths; Enhances Compensation

Applying the principle of strict liability, the appellants were held to be liable for compensation for the death caused by electrocution by live electric wire as liability can arise even without proof of negligence if the escape or transmission of a dangerous substance, such as electricity, causes harm and the Court enhanced the compensation holding that in the absence of...

Judiciary
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SCC Online Blog India 17 Jul 2026, 01:30 PM

India’s Anti-Doping Law Is Finally Operational: National Anti-Doping Act, 2022 Comes into Force on 15 July 2026; Amendment Act Follows the Next Day

Central Government has brought the National Anti-Doping Act, 2022 into force from 15 July 2026 and the National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Act, 2025 into force from 16 July 2026, strengthening India’s anti-doping regulatory and enforcement framework in sports. The post India’s Anti-Doping Law Is Finally Operational: National Anti-Doping Act, 2022 Comes into Force on 15 July 2026; Amendment Act Follows the...

Regulatory
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SCC Online Blog India 17 Jul 2026, 01:00 PM Karnataka High Court

Silence Is Not Institutional Prudence, It Is Statutory Delinquency: Karnataka HC Refuses to Quash FIR Against School Authorities Who Suppressed Child Sexual Abuse Complaint

“The statutory mandate under Section 21, POCSO Act admits of no dilution, no hesitation, and no delay. The duty to report an offence against a child is not a matter of institutional discretion but an imperative cast by the statute, the breach of which itself constitutes a distinct offence.” The post Silence Is Not Institutional Prudence, It Is Statutory Delinquency...

Criminal Law
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SCC Online Blog India 17 Jul 2026, 12:00 PM

Buying Finished Gold Bars from Russian Nationals Is “Procuring Geological Materials” Under US Sanctions Law: DC Circuit Upholds OFAC Sanctions on Diegelmann Traders

The dispute arose from Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions imposed on German nationals engaged in the precious-metals trade for their alleged involvement with Russia-based metals companies. The appeal presented questions regarding the interpretation of the Russia metals and mining sanctions regime and the evidentiary basis for OFAC’s determination. The post Buying Finished Gold Bars from Russian Nationals Is...

Litigation
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SCC Online Blog India 17 Jul 2026, 11:00 AM

Law Colleges Get Final Chance to Retain BCI Approval; Deadline Ends 31 July

BCI has granted existing Centres of Legal Education until 31 July 2026 to complete approval renewal applications for existing courses, sections and sanctioned intake, while excluding new colleges, courses and additional sections from the relaxation. The post Law Colleges Get Final Chance to Retain BCI Approval; Deadline Ends 31 July appeared first on SCC Times.

Criminal Law
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SCC Online Blog India 17 Jul 2026, 10:00 AM

S&R Strengthens Capital Markets Practice with Three Key Partner Appointments

S&R Associates has announced the appointment of Reuben Chacko as a Partner in its Bengaluru office, along with the induction of Rushab Dhandokia and Aniran Ghoshal as Retained Partners in its Mumbai office, further strengthening the firm's capital markets practice. The post S&R Strengthens Capital Markets Practice with Three Key Partner Appointments appeared first on SCC Times.

Criminal Law Law Firms
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SCC Online Blog India 17 Jul 2026, 09:30 AM

Sumant Batra Explains the Future of India’s Insolvency Framework | IBC Reforms & Insolvency Law Academy

In this exclusive conversation with Sumant Batra, Insolvency Lawyer, President of the Insolvency Law Academy, and Past President of INSOL International (India), The post Sumant Batra Explains the Future of India’s Insolvency Framework | IBC Reforms & Insolvency Law Academy appeared first on SCC Times.

Criminal Law Insolvency
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SCC Online Blog India 17 Jul 2026, 09:00 AM

VB-GRAM G Scheme, 2026: Goa Introduces 125-Day Rural Employment Framework with Digital Monitoring and Worker Safeguards

Goa Government has notified the VB-GRAM G Scheme, 2026, enhancing the rural employment guarantee from 100 to 125 days while introducing digital monitoring, social audits and grievance redressal mechanisms. The post VB-GRAM G Scheme, 2026: Goa Introduces 125-Day Rural Employment Framework with Digital Monitoring and Worker Safeguards appeared first on SCC Times.

Criminal Law Labour
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JURIST Global 16 Jul 2026, 08:14 PM

Caribbean leaders meet with UK representatives over slavery reparations

The Reparations Committee of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) met with Church of England clergy and British parliamentarians on Tuesday to discuss slavery reparations for the island occupations. In their attempt to move from public advocacy to formal negotiations, CARICOM scheduled a visit to the UK from July 13 to July 16 to demand more than the […] The post Caribbean...

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