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Supreme Court agrees to hear case on whether airplane was improperly seized for transporting a six-pack of beer

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SideBar Tales Episode 3 | Pinky Anand | Life, Law, & Lessons

In this episode of SideBar Tales, Senior Advocate Pinky Anand reflects on the experiences, people, moments, and lessons that have shaped her The post SideBar Tales Episode 3 | Pinky Anand | Life, Law, & Lessons appeared first on SCC Times.

Almost half of Americans view SCOTUS as political

Plus, Trump’s ban on transgender troops will likely return to the Supreme Court.

Top Legal Developments [13-19 July]: Samay Raina case, Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike, DHJS Examination 2026 eligibility judgment & Other Key Verdicts & Policy Updates

A quick roundup to cover all the important legal developments and cases this week. The post Top Legal Developments [13-19 July]: Samay Raina case, Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike, DHJS Examination 2026 eligibility judgment & Other Key Verdicts & Policy Updates appeared first on SCC Times.

Supreme Court: Railways not liable for shortage of goods booked at “owner’s risk” unless negligence or misconduct is proved under Section 97, Railways Act

The Supreme Court held that Railways cannot be held liable for shortage of goods booked at “owner’s risk” unless negligence or misconduct is proved under Section 97, Railways Act, 1989. The Court clarified the burden of proof under Section 65(2) and dismissed the compensation claim. The post Supreme Court: Railways not liable for shortage of goods booked at “owner’s risk”...

Vehicle seized in NDPS case cannot be denied interim release merely because it may be confiscated later: J&K and Ladakh HC

The High Court holds that confiscation is a matter to be considered at the conclusion of trial and that, pending such determination, the court is empowered to grant interim custody of the seized vehicle under Section 497 BNSS. The post Vehicle seized in NDPS case cannot be denied interim release merely because it may be confiscated later: J&K and Ladakh...

Filing a DV Act Petition Does Not Automatically Entitle a Wife to Maintenance, Especially When She Earns More Than Her Husband: Karnataka HC

In the case at hand, the wife disclosed a monthly income of ₹1,00,000, her TDS records showed ₹1,64,285. Her husband earned ₹60,000. However, the trial court awarded her ₹20,000 in interim maintenance. The post Filing a DV Act Petition Does Not Automatically Entitle a Wife to Maintenance, Especially When She Earns More Than Her Husband: Karnataka HC appeared first on...

Fractured Hand, No Treatment, and a Demand for Protection Money: Delhi HC Orders CCTV Preserved and Independent Medical Examination in Tihar Assault Allegations

The Delhi High Court directed preservation of CCTV footage, an independent medical examination, and detailed reports from jail authorities after a Tihar inmate alleged custodial assault by the Head Warden, denial of medical treatment, and demand for illegal protection money. The post Fractured Hand, No Treatment, and a Demand for Protection Money: Delhi HC Orders CCTV Preserved and Independent Medical...

BCI Declares AIBE XXI Result; 65.92% Candidates Qualify, AIBE XXII Scheduled for 29 November

BCI has announced the AIBE XXI result, with 65.92% candidates qualifying the examination, and has scheduled AIBE XXII for 29 November 2026. The post BCI Declares AIBE XXI Result; 65.92% Candidates Qualify, AIBE XXII Scheduled for 29 November appeared first on SCC Times.

Delhi HC: Prior declaration as “well-known trade mark” not mandatory to invoke Section 11(2); cancels “ZORA” trade mark for similarity with “ZARA”

Delhi High Court held that a trade mark need not be formally declared as “well-known” to claim protection under Section 11(2), Trade Marks Act, 1999, and that ZARA, being entitled to protection as a well-known mark, could oppose registration of the deceptively similar mark ZORA. The post Delhi HC: Prior declaration as “well-known trade mark” not mandatory to invoke Section...

25 Years, No Conclusion: Allahabad HC Warns Against “Taarikh pe Taarikh” Becoming the Hallmark of Criminal Justice, Grants Anticipatory Bail in 2001 Kidnapping Case

The High Court stated that the record revealed a rather disquieting state of affairs. For years, the proceedings remained dormant without any meaningful progress, reducing the criminal trial to a mere formality. The post 25 Years, No Conclusion: Allahabad HC Warns Against “Taarikh pe Taarikh” Becoming the Hallmark of Criminal Justice, Grants Anticipatory Bail in 2001 Kidnapping Case appeared first...

Third Circuit strikes down New Jersey bans on assault firearms and large capacity magazines

The US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit ruled Friday that New Jersey’s bans on assault firearms and magazines holding more than 10 rounds violate the Second Amendment, marking the first time a federal appeals court has struck down a state assault weapons ban. Sitting en banc, the court was divided 10-5. Writing for […] The post Third Circuit...

“Evolution and implementation of Social Audit need of hour”: Madhya Pradesh HC directs advocate to visit and spend time at old age home instead of paying cost

The Court further remarked that another important effect of the Social Audit is that the management of these institutions sometime misbehave with the residents, especially women and children; this way, they would always be cautious that they were being observed. The post “Evolution and implementation of Social Audit need of hour”: Madhya Pradesh HC directs advocate to visit and spend...

The Ticket Was in the Bag That Was Never Found: Supreme Court Grants ₹8 Lakh to Widow, Says Absence of Ticket Alone Cannot Defeat a Bona Fide Passenger’s Claim

Supreme Court advised the Indian Railways to adopt effective measures to address overcrowding in trains, observing that overcrowding frequently results in passengers falling from moving trains and suffering fatal injuries. The post The Ticket Was in the Bag That Was Never Found: Supreme Court Grants ₹8 Lakh to Widow, Says Absence of Ticket Alone Cannot Defeat a Bona Fide Passenger’s...

Dependency, Not Legal Status, Governs Computation of Loss of Dependency; Second Wife and Minor Daughter Held Entitled to Compensation under MV Act: Karnataka HC

The Court Enhanced the Motor Accident Compensation from ₹15 Lakhs to ₹30 Lakhs. The post Dependency, Not Legal Status, Governs Computation of Loss of Dependency; Second Wife and Minor Daughter Held Entitled to Compensation under MV Act: Karnataka HC appeared first on SCC Times.

Pre-2016 DRT Recovery Certificate Is Not “Decree or Order” u/S. 9(2), Presidency-Towns Insolvency Act; Cannot Trigger Insolvency Proceedings: Supreme Court

The Court stated that the 2016 Amendment to the Recovery of Debts and Bankruptcy Act, 1993 had created a legal fiction operating prospectively and did not affect proceedings instituted before its enactment. The post Pre-2016 DRT Recovery Certificate Is Not “Decree or Order” u/S. 9(2), Presidency-Towns Insolvency Act; Cannot Trigger Insolvency Proceedings: Supreme Court appeared first on SCC Times.

Hospitalisation Was to Save His Life, Not Confine Him: Delhi HC Declines to Order Transfer of Sonam Wangchuk to Medanta; He Sets 3 Conditions to Break His Fast

The Court held that no violation of bodily autonomy was found where medical care was limited to consented oral treatment despite the patient’s critical health condition marked by dangerously low sugar, sodium and potassium levels. The post Hospitalisation Was to Save His Life, Not Confine Him: Delhi HC Declines to Order Transfer of Sonam Wangchuk to Medanta; He Sets 3...

Pre-Trial Incarceration Beyond 11 Months Unwarranted Where Strict Bail Conditions Can Adequately Safeguard Prosecution’s Interests; SC Grants Bail

Supreme Court granted bail the appellant, who was alleged to be an attesting witness to a forged Power of Attorney and subsequent sale deeds, after over 11 months of incarceration. The post Pre-Trial Incarceration Beyond 11 Months Unwarranted Where Strict Bail Conditions Can Adequately Safeguard Prosecution’s Interests; SC Grants Bail appeared first on SCC Times.

MP HC Allows 17-Year-Old Rape Survivor’s Pregnancy Termination; Questions Need for Court Permission Under MTP Act

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has allowed the termination of a 10-week pregnancy of a 17-year-old rape survivor and questioned the requirement The post MP HC Allows 17-Year-Old Rape Survivor’s Pregnancy Termination; Questions Need for Court Permission Under MTP Act appeared first on SCC Times.

The Chancellor’s Foot and the fractured Bail Jurisprudence under the UAPA 1967

by Asangha Rai* The post The Chancellor’s Foot and the fractured Bail Jurisprudence under the UAPA 1967 appeared first on SCC Times.

UN experts urge Venezuela to remove legal barriers to humanitarian aid

UN experts on Friday warned that the recent earthquakes in Venezuela have exacerbated its humanitarian and human rights crisis, and urged authorities to remove regulatory barriers to humanitarian aid and relief provided by non-profits and NGOs. The UN called on Venezuela and the international community to remove restrictions and respect civil society as a “key […] The post UN experts...

Civil society organizations call on EU to halt abusive migration collaboration with Libya

31 civil society organizations on Friday called on the EU and its member states to end their cooperation with Libyan authorities on migration control. The groups expressed alarm at plans to strengthen cooperation with rival authorities in Eastern and Western Libya who have a longstanding record of human rights abuses against refugees, asylum seekers, and […] The post Civil society...

Rights group warns of increasing food insecurity in Afghanistan

Human Rights Watch on Friday warned of the deteriorating economic state in Afghanistan. Millions of citizens are at risk of suffering from severe hunger due to a sharp decline in international aid and restrictive Taliban policies that target women and hinder humanitarian access. Statistics from the United Nations warn that 46 percent of Afghanistan’s citizens […] The post Rights group...

20 states urge federal court to dismiss Trump administration suit over Jeffrey Clark bar discipline

A coalition of 20 state attorneys general on Friday urged a federal judge to dismiss a Trump administration lawsuit that seeks to halt disciplinary proceedings against Jeffrey Clark. Clark faces disbarment from his attempt to overturn the 2020 presidential election. In their brief, the officials argued that regulating state attorneys is a state police power […] The post 20 states...

UN rights expert demands justice for massacre of Honduran farmworkers

UN expert Morris Tidball-Binz on Friday condemned the killing of 20 Honduran farmworkers on the 21st of May 2026 and called for those responsible to be brought to justice, ensure that the victims’ families are provided with reparations, and that there will be no escalation of violence of a similar magnitude in the future. As […] The post UN rights...

UN rights chief calls for impartial investigations amid election-related unrest in Pakistan-administered Kashmir

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on Friday urged calm and restraint amid escalating unrest ahead of regional elections in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, emphasizing the need for impartial investigations into protest-related deaths and renewed political dialogue to address longstanding grievances. Türk expressed concern over increasing violence in the region as tensions continue to rise […] The post UN rights...

UN: Djibouti faces severe food insecurity

The UN warned on Friday that Djibouti is facing severe, emergency-level hunger following the release of a report on the food insecurity situation. The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (ICP) Index’s report projected that between July and December 2026, more than 25 percent of Djibouti’s population, 256,000 people, are facing IPC Phase 3 or above […] The post UN: Djibouti...

Rights group calls on member states to support African Court

Amnesty International on Friday urged member states of the African Union to continue providing political, legal, and financial support to the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (African Court) to enable the court to carry out its mandate more effectively across the continent. In light of the court’s 20th anniversary, which fell on July […] The post Rights group...

Portugal legislation banning face coverings in public sparks criticism

Amnesty International on Friday condemned the Portuguese Parliament’s recent announcement that it passed a new law prohibiting the donning of face coverings in public areas, a decision that carries repercussions for fundamental civil liberties and individual autonomy in the country. João Godinho Martins, the executive director of Amnesty International in Portugal, stated: “Far from promoting […] The post Portugal legislation...

UK lord speaker warns rushed upper house reform risks losing constitutional safeguard

The UK lord speaker, Lord Forsyth of Drumlean, warned on Thursday that the rushed House of Lords reform could have the unintended effect of “blowing a constitutional fuse” in a public speech given at the Hansard Society. In his speech, Forsyth argued that the upper house can, without time constraints and pressures of re-elections, scrutinize […] The post UK lord...

CMS recruits Osborne Clarke's international AI law chief in London

John Buyers brings more than 30 years' experience in IT law advising on tech transactions

Paul Hastings adds arbitration partner duo in Paris from White & Case

Hires follow 12-lawyer litigation team joining in Paris in 2024 from local boutique

UK consumer law in 2026: keeping luxury brands ahead of the game

High-end brands face greater scrutiny and regulatory penalties than ever before, writes Freeths IP and media partner Iona Silverman

DLA Piper grows PEP nearly 20% in final year as verein

PEP reaches $4.1m as revenue climbs 8.4% to $4.6bn in last financial year before new global LLP structure came into effect

Harvey acquires US investment firm-focused AI platform Benchmark

Deal will help further expand Harvey’s asset management capabilities

Former Bar Council chair Barbara Mills KC to receive peerage

Family specialist among peerages announced by outgoing UK prime minister Sir Keir Starmer

Dutch engineering company Arcadis confirms former KLM legal head as next GC

Barbara van Koppen had been serving as interim GC since January, replacing Emily Barker in the role

Legal teams increasingly involved in CSR programmes amid growing compliance pressures - study

DEI-related litigation risk and ESG scrutiny prompting closer alignment between legal and CSR teams, according to ACCP

Elite Law Firms Build Scale in Data Center Practices, Riding 'Unique and Unparalleled' AI Boom

Elite Law Firms Build Scale in Data Center Practices, Riding 'Unique and Unparalleled' AI Boom

DOJ Wants to Disqualify Susman Godfrey from ABA Suit

US Growth Is More Tempting—and Challenging—Than Ever For UK-Founded Firms

Mass. Gov. Nominates 5 Attorneys to State's Trial Courts

After Trump Administration Scraps ‘Buy-Now-Pay-Later’ Rule, States Step In

Chicago-Founded Firms Continue Flocking to Miami, Following Windy City Investment Giants

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BREAKING | Split Verdict On 'Bulldozer Justice': Allahabad High Court Judges Differ On 2-Year Ban On Razing Houses Of Accused Post-FIR

BREAKING | Split Verdict On 'Bulldozer Justice': Allahabad High Court Judges Differ On 2-Year Ban On Razing Houses Of Accused Post-FIR

LiveLaw Daily | Ram Mandir Donation | Abishek Porel| Sonam Wangchuk| Devangana Kalita| BCI Enrolment

LiveLaw Daily | Ram Mandir Donation | Abishek Porel| Sonam Wangchuk| Devangana Kalita| BCI Enrolment

Supreme Court Affirms Ban On Commercial Activity In Segur Plateau Elephant Corridor

Supreme Court Affirms Ban On Commercial Activity In Segur Plateau Elephant Corridor

Uttarakhand High Court Questions Police Over Detention Of Politician En Route To CJP's Parliament March

Uttarakhand High Court Questions Police Over Detention Of Politician En Route To CJP's Parliament March

Supreme Court Expresses Concern Over Quality Of MACT Judgments, Calls For Clear And Reasoned Findings

Supreme Court Expresses Concern Over Quality Of MACT Judgments, Calls For Clear And Reasoned Findings

'Was Aged Only 25 Yrs, Reformation Possible' : Supreme Court Reduces Life Term Of Gang Rape Convict To

The Supreme Court on Monday (July 20) modified the sentence of a life convict in a gang rape case to a minimum sentence of twenty years, after noting...

Police, Professionals Appearing Before Court As Witness Should Come In Prescribed Uniform, Maintain Discipline: Madras High Court

Can A Woman Act On Promise Of Marriage Made By Two Different Men Simultaneously? Delhi High Court Stays Rape Trial

Kerala High Court Restrains Coercive Action Against Ex-DGP Sreelekha Booked For Disclosing POCSO Victims' Names

Advocate MP Tejasvi Surya appears for law student; secures stay from Karnataka High Court on tweet over Bantwal murder

Uttarakhand HC questions State over release of detained adult activist "into custody of his mother"

Let prison authorities decide: Delhi court on Sharjeel Imam's plea for PhD study material in jail

Child cannot suffer: Delhi HC imposes ₹2 lakh costs on parents over false date of birth for school admission

Delhi High Court recalls gag order on The Wire's coverage of ex-Delhi Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar

Supreme Court cites young age, possibility of reformation to reduce gang rape convict's sentence to 20 years

Calcutta HC orders police to trace, apprehend cricketer Abishek Porel accused of rape on promise of marriage

Overrule launches agentic operating system for Supreme Court lawyers

BCI recognising law colleges operating out of "garages"; enrolling convicts as lawyers: Supreme Court

Ensuring law and order, not snooping: Delhi Police on PIL in Delhi HC alleging surveillance of CJP protests

Allahabad HC rejects electro homoeopathy practitioner's plea to practice allopathy, unseal clinic

Delhi HC seeks comprehensive medical report on Sonam Wangchuk after wife claims he is forcibly kept at Safdarjung Hospital

Nenmara double murder: Kerala court awards death penalty to convict Chenthamara, calls him a menace to society

IBC does not adequately account for interests of MSMEs, small operational creditors: Supreme Court

Supreme Court warns against politicising Ram Mandir fund theft case, says it is only a case of commission of crime

Scott Tan joins Rajah & Tann Singapore as Partner in International Arbitration

Deeksharambh 2026: NLU Delhi welcomes incoming students

Supreme Court upholds Delhi HC order quashing passport, visa service tenders

Supreme Court stays Delhi High Court order allowing Devangana Kalita to inspect unrelied malkhana documents

Plea in Supreme Court seeks CBI probe into Adani bribery allegations in solar power case

Supreme Court orders Centre to form panel to ensure State-wise uniformity in facilities for retired HC judges

Careers at stake: Supreme Court frowns upon YouTuber's reckless allegations against judges

Hindu marriage is not a contract; husband can't seek divorce saying he has lost interest in wife: Karnataka HC

NLU Meghalaya appoints Prof Jyoti Mozika as Vice-Chancellor

Allahabad High Court judge challenges denial of tax exemption on statutory allowances under new tax regime

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Khaitan & Co facilitates Composite Scheme of Arrangement b/w Woodlands Hospital and RPSG Ventures

'Many Pujaris Wasting Properties' : Supreme Court On Priests' Plea Against State Control Of Temples

'Many Pujaris Wasting Properties' : Supreme Court On Priests' Plea Against State Control Of Temples

Appeal Against Refusal To Shift Sonam Wangchuk To Private Hospital : Live Updates From Delhi High Court Hearing

Appeal Against Refusal To Shift Sonam Wangchuk To Private Hospital : Live Updates From Delhi High Court Hearing

Supreme Court Questions BCI's Opposition To Enrolment Of Advocate With Pending Criminal Case

Supreme Court Questions BCI's Opposition To Enrolment Of Advocate With Pending Criminal Case

Supreme Court Affirms Delhi HC Verdict Quashing MEA Tenders On Outsourcing Consular Services At 4 Indian Missions

Supreme Court Affirms Delhi HC Verdict Quashing MEA Tenders On Outsourcing Consular Services At 4 Indian Missions

Supreme Court Stays HC Order Allowing Accused To Inspect Unrelied Electronic Evidence In Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy Case

Supreme Court Stays HC Order Allowing Accused To Inspect Unrelied Electronic Evidence In Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy Case

HC Judges' Post-Retirement Benefits Must Be Uniform Across Country : Supreme Court Asks Centre To Form Committee The

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Union Government to constitute a committee within two weeks to frame uniform guidelines on post-retirement...

Delhi High Court Seeks Sonam Wangchuk's Medical Reports, To Hear Doctors Before Deciding Plea To Shift Him To Private Hospital

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LiveLaw is introducing anew feature —'Breaking News Alerts' — designed to keep our readers instantly updated on the most important judicial developments. With real-time coverage of urgent pronouncements and orders from the Supreme Court and High Courts, this feature ensures that critical updates...

Prescribing Minimum Viva Voce Cut-Off For Judicial Appointments Is Reasonable: Supreme Court

Prescribing Minimum Viva Voce Cut-Off For Judicial Appointments Is Reasonable: Supreme Court

Sitting Judge Of Allahabad High Court Challenges Denial Of Tax Exemption On Statutory Allowances Under New Regime

Sitting Judge Of Allahabad High Court Challenges Denial Of Tax Exemption On Statutory Allowances Under New Regime

Can A Person Be Declared Foreigner Solely For Non-Appearance Before Foreigners Tribunal? Supreme Court Explains

Passenger's Failure To Take Precaution Subordinate To Public Bus Operator's Duty Of Care: AP High Court Enhances Accident Compensation

Husband Can't Seek Divorce Merely Because He Has 'Lost Interest' In Marriage: Karnataka High Court

Member Of Joint Hindu Family Can Acquire Separate Property From Own Funds; Other Coparceners Can't Claim Interest: Allahabad High Court

Calcutta High Court refuses to permit Mamata-led TMC to operate bank accounts frozen by ED

From serious customs offences to alleged misstatements: Expanding grounds for denial of AEO status beyond the Board’s guidelines

Gitanjali Angmo files appeal against Delhi HC’s refusal to shift Sonam Wangchuk to Medanta hospital

Gangsters in gowns? Allahabad HC orders crackdown on advocates after data shows 4,157 involved in crimes