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India police clash with youth-led protesters near Parliament amidst human rights concerns

Amnesty International on Monday condemned the Delhi Police for using tear gas and batons against protesters from the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) who were attempting to march towards the Parliament, raising concerns over the right to peaceful assembly. The demonstrators had assembled at Jantar Mantar, a designated protest site in central Delhi, on the […] The post India police...

HRW report says UN funding crisis from unpaid dues puts human rights at risk

Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Monday reported that the United Nations (UN) is facing a severe funding crisis, largely because major contributors like the US and China, who together supply nearly half of all member-state dues, have either failed to pay or consistently paid late. This has resulted in job cuts throughout the organization as […] The post HRW report...

Tennessee takes Meta to trial over Instagram addiction allegations

Meta Platforms went to trial on Monday in the Chancery Court for Davidson County in Nashville in a civil enforcement action brought by Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti regarding allegations that the company designed Instagram with the goal of intentionally promoting addiction in young users and deliberately misleading the public about the platform’s safety. The […] The post Tennessee takes...

The history the court would rather not see

Heller and Bruen are here to stay

The ripple effects of the TPS ruling

Plus, the justices added a case involving a seized plane and a six-pack of beer to next term’s oral argument docket.

KG Admission Cannot be Declared Void After a Decade Due to Parents’ Incorrect Declaration: Delhi HC Allows DOB Correction in CBSE Records Based on Public Documents

The Court observed that a wrong committed by the parents of the petitioner cannot be attributed to the petitioner, who was aged just about four years at the time of his admission and is still a minor. The post KG Admission Cannot be Declared Void After a Decade Due to Parents’ Incorrect Declaration: Delhi HC Allows DOB Correction in CBSE...

PIL Filed in Supreme Court Seeking Standard Investigation Procedure and Time-Bound Probe for Paper Leaks; Urges Reconsideration of Selvi Ruling

PIL before the Supreme Court seeks directions to the Centre and States to formulate a uniform investigation framework for paper leak cases, ensure time-bound probes and speedy trials, confiscate proceeds of crime, and reconsider the prohibition on deception detection techniques in light of advances in forensic science and Kathi Kalu Oghad The post PIL Filed in Supreme Court Seeking Standard...

BCI Releases Draft Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2026; Invites Suggestions Till 31 July

BCI has released the Draft Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2026, proposing significant changes relating to advocate welfare, legal education, law firms, women's representation, enrolment procedures and regulation of foreign lawyers. Stakeholders have been invited to submit suggestions by 31 July 2026. The post BCI Releases Draft Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2026; Invites Suggestions Till 31 July appeared first on SCC Times.

Chaayos Said the Service Charge Was Voluntary but Its Own Billing Software Said Otherwise: CCPA Imposes ₹50,000 Penalty

The CCPA observed that Chaayos has a substantial consumer reach and market presence as the restaurant has more than 180+ outlets in India, and levy of service charge by default on bill has the potential to affect a large number of consumers. The post Chaayos Said the Service Charge Was Voluntary but Its Own Billing Software Said Otherwise: CCPA Imposes...

Central Government announces new Merchant Shipping Rules, 2026: Prescribes Revised Limits for Maritime Claims

Shipping Ministry has notified the Merchant Shipping (Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims) Rules, 2026, prescribing revised liability limits for maritime, personal injury and passenger claims for Indian and foreign vessels operating in Indian waters. The post Central Government announces new Merchant Shipping Rules, 2026: Prescribes Revised Limits for Maritime Claims appeared first on SCC Times.

Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice M.M. Sundresh’s Inspiring Career and Notable Judgments

Justice M.M. Sundresh’s journey from a small town to the highest echelons of the Indian judiciary serves as an inspiration to many aspiring legal minds. The post Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice M.M. Sundresh’s Inspiring Career and Notable Judgments appeared first on SCC Times.

Delhi HC Directs Production of Comprehensive Medical Record Before Proceeding in Plea Seeking Sonam Wangchuk’s Transfer to Medanta Hospital

The appellant approached the Court seeking a direction permitting her husband, Sonam Wangchuk, to be shifted from Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, to Medanta Hospital, Gurugram, or any other medical facility of his choice. The post Delhi HC Directs Production of Comprehensive Medical Record Before Proceeding in Plea Seeking Sonam Wangchuk’s Transfer to Medanta Hospital appeared first on SCC Times.

Practicing Advocate Facing Criminal Charges for Alleged Wrong Legal Advice Gets Ad-Interim Protection from Bombay HC

Bombay High Court grants adinterim relief to practicing Advocate who contends that criminal liability has been foisted upon him for legal opinion rendered in professional capacity. The post Practicing Advocate Facing Criminal Charges for Alleged Wrong Legal Advice Gets Ad-Interim Protection from Bombay HC appeared first on SCC Times.

Trick Question, Forced Action, Interface Interference: CCPA Identifies Three Dark Patterns on SpiceJet’s Booking Platform, Imposes ₹1 Lakh Penalty

CCPA observed that SpiceJet designed its interface in a manner that favoured enrolment into the SpiceClub Loyalty Program and subscription to promotional communications through pre-selected options, resulting in unfair trade practices, misleading representations and impairment of consumer choice and informed decision-making. The post Trick Question, Forced Action, Interface Interference: CCPA Identifies Three Dark Patterns on SpiceJet’s Booking Platform, Imposes ₹1...

Publishers, Author Scott Turow File Class Action Against Google Over Gemini AI Training on Copyrighted Works

The complaint concerns Google's alleged use of copyrighted books, journal articles and other literary works in developing and training its Gemini AI models. The plaintiffs contend that content made available through limited-use programmes and other sources was unlawfully repurposed for AI development. The post Publishers, Author Scott Turow File Class Action Against Google Over Gemini AI Training on Copyrighted Works...

Green Card Applicants Take Note: US Rescinds 2022 Public Charge Rule; USCIS to Evaluate All Public Benefits on Case-by-Case Basis from 18 September 2026

U.S. Department of Homeland Security has rescinded the 2022 public charge regulation, enabling broader case-by-case assessments of whether visa, admission or status-adjustment applicants may become dependent on public benefits, with the new rule taking effect on 18 September 2026. The post Green Card Applicants Take Note: US Rescinds 2022 Public Charge Rule; USCIS to Evaluate All Public Benefits on Case-by-Case...

Hallucinations and How to Address Them in Light of the “Regulations for Use of Artificial Intelligence in Courts, 2026”

by K.P. Hemanth Kumar* and K.P. Pramodh Kumar** The post Hallucinations and How to Address Them in Light of the “Regulations for Use of Artificial Intelligence in Courts, 2026” appeared first on SCC Times.

Common Areas Must Be Obstruction-Free, and Children Have a Fundamental Right to Play: Karnataka HC Sets Aside Trial Court, Orders Association to Act Within 3 Months

Observing that playing games is a fundamental right of the children and prohibiting the children from playing, takes away their overall health, the Court has directed that the defendant-association to reconsider its decision, specify the games to be played in the play area after taking confidence of the members of the association within a period of 3 months. The post...

Who is an exceptional lawyer ft. Senior Advocate Pinky Anand | SideBar Tales

In this episode of SideBar Tales, Senior Advocate Pinky Anand reflects on the experiences, people, moments, and lessons that have shaped her The post Who is an exceptional lawyer ft. Senior Advocate Pinky Anand | SideBar Tales appeared first on SCC Times.

Levelling the Playing Field: Antitrust Issues in Cricket Broadcasting

by Khushi Kalyani Gautam* and Ira Tiwari** The post Levelling the Playing Field: Antitrust Issues in Cricket Broadcasting appeared first on SCC Times.

Trump rules out Netanyahu arrest as US escalates campaign against ICC

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not be arrested on US soil, President Donald Trump declared Monday, an assurance that underscored a widening gap between international criminal law on paper and its enforcement in practice as Washington escalates its campaign against the court seeking his arrest. “Benjamin Netanyahu will not be arrested, in any way, […] The post Trump rules...

Bangladesh court orders search for fisherman missing after Coast Guard detention

A Bangladeshi court has ordered law enforcement agencies to locate a fisherman last seen in Coast Guard custody, in what appears to be the country’s first enforced disappearance case since the 2024 uprising that toppled Sheikh Hasina’s government. Human Rights Watch (HRW) urged authorities Sunday to comply with the July 12 High Court order and […] The post Bangladesh court...

US federal judge freezes Paramount’s Warner Bros. purchase over antitrust concerns

A federal judge blocked Paramount Skydance Corp.’s $110 billion purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. on Monday, temporarily freezing a deal that would place two of Hollywood’s five major studios under one owner while a dozen states press an antitrust challenge. Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín of the US District Court for the Northern District of California […] The post US federal...

UN says Kyiv missile strike violated protections for civilians

A Russian missile barrage on Kyiv killed at least one person and damaged homes, shops and a metro station early Sunday, in a strike UN officials said breached international humanitarian law protections for civilians and civilian infrastructure. Ukrainian officials said 41 missiles were fired within 40 minutes, one of the heaviest ballistic missile attacks on […] The post UN says...

Linklaters points to US growth as turnover climbs 7% to £2.5bn

UK Magic Circle firm sees PEP hit £2.5m and pre-tax profit climb to £1.2bn

Travers Smith turnover hits record £229m as profit rebounds

City firm posts 9.1% revenue increase after difficult 2024/25 financial year, with PEP reaching a record £1.4m

‘If you choose an industry which you are passionate about, it doesn’t feel like work’: Maybourne’s Jennifer Guilfoyle

The recipient of the General Counsel of the Year award at the 2026 Luxury Law Awards discusses her career path, pressing industry issues, advice for young lawyers and her favourite Maybourne hotel

Demand for AI experience drives lateral associate hiring increase, study finds

Report by legaltech firm SurePoint finds law firms are looking to recruit lawyers with experience in AI as they build dedicated teams around the technology

Arnold & Porter appoints first chief artificial intelligence officer

Roger Maeda takes up new role as US firm aims to strengthen AI capability

Governance challenges mount for UK GCs in second half of 2026 - White & Case report

Mid-year horizon scanning report outlines 10 trends that need to be on GCs’ radars

'This Outbreak Is Going to Get Bigger': Lawsuits Begin Over Taylor Farms Lettuce Recall

'This Outbreak Is Going to Get Bigger': Lawsuits Begin Over Taylor Farms Lettuce Recall

Judge Approves $1.5B Anthropic Copyright Settlement, Cuts Requested Attorneys’ Fee Award by $86M

'Poorly Reasoned'?: SEC's Semiannual Reporting Proposal Hits Wall of Opposition

With Texas a Hot Market, the Biggest Firms in Texas Keep on Growing

'You’d Be Mad Not To': DAC Beachcroft Signals Openness to Merger, PE Investment Amid Strong Growth

New Claims Against Microsoft Show Risk of Bold AI Claims

How should JJBs decide whether juveniles should be tried as adults? Supreme Court answers

The best legal technology is the kind you stop noticing: Nyayassist

Here is why Allahabad High Court acquitted 80-year-old in POCSO case

Rahul Gandhi assets case: Allahabad High Court says CBI affidavit lacks clarity, seeks fresh response

BPCL, HPCL must pay service tax on commission from CNG sales: Supreme Court

The illusion of justice: Corruption at every level of the criminal justice process

Existing SC/ST quota benefits not lost even if caste later excluded from reservation list: Gujarat HC

Lawyer cannot recover disputed legal fees from client by filing writ petition: Madras High Court

CJI Surya Kant Responds To Criticism On 2024 'Delhi Metro' Ruling

CJI Surya Kant Responds To Criticism On 2024 'Delhi Metro' Ruling

FERA Complaint Cognisance Vitiated If There Was No Notice To Accused : Supreme Court

FERA Complaint Cognisance Vitiated If There Was No Notice To Accused : Supreme Court

Kapil Sibal Condemns Delhi Police Action Against Students In CJP Protest, Calls For Independent Investigation

Kapil Sibal Condemns Delhi Police Action Against Students In CJP Protest, Calls For Independent Investigation

'No Allegation That He Exhorted Violence' : Supreme Court On 2020 Rioting Case Against Punjab Minister Aman Arora Over AAP Protest

'No Allegation That He Exhorted Violence' : Supreme Court On 2020 Rioting Case Against Punjab Minister Aman Arora Over AAP Protest

Remaining Maharashtra Local Body Elections Can Be Conducted Without Breaching 50% Reservation, Says Supreme Court

Remaining Maharashtra Local Body Elections Can Be Conducted Without Breaching 50% Reservation, Says Supreme Court

'Even In Terror Cases, Constitutional Safeguards And Right To Fair Trial Cannot Be Diluted': Supreme Court 'The greater

'The greater the public outcry, the greater becomes the responsibility of the Court to ensure that the determination of guilt is based solely upon law and evidence' - Court

'Dua' For Election Success During Political Congregation Doesn't Constitute Soliciting Votes On Religious Grounds: Bombay High Court

Delhi High Court Weekly Round-Up: July 13 To July 19, 2026

New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham rings changes at the Ministry of Justice in Cabinet reshuffle

David Lammy replaced by Alex Norris as Lord Chancellor, while Ellie Reeves KC takes over as Attorney General

AI can process information at scale and speed, but it cannot steady a room in a moment of crisis

The in-house legal teams that adopt AI thoughtfully can redirect their energy toward the strategic, high-value work that matters most, writes Dentons’ global CEO Kate Barton

Serjeants' Inn Chambers recruits clerking head from Henderson Chambers

Daniel Kemp, who was a senior practice manager at his former set, is appointed director of clerking

Consumer forum orders Qatar Airways to pay ₹10 lakh for denying boarding to family's children

P&H High Court sets aside GST notice which contained AI suggestions on how it could be improved

Offences committed as a juvenile cannot be basis for preventive detention later: Jammu and Kashmir HC

Call for Papers: Alliance School of Law's 5th International Conference on Law and Social Transformation

General Counsel not included under ‘legal practitioner’ definition in BCI’s 2026 draft Advocates Act

Calling classmate pretty on Instagram DM not voyeurism or stalking; Karnataka HC quashes FIR against student

Call for Papers: International Seminar on ‘GST 2.0: Next Generation Reforms’ at SGT University, Gurugram

Gundagardi: Uttarakhand HC grills State for detaining activist who wished to join CJP protests

BCI proposes ₹22,500 enrolment fee, legal education reforms, professional development programmes

Law firms in India must register with Bar Councils: BCI proposes changes to Advocates Act

Allahabad High Court cancels interim bail of advocate accused of sexually harassing woman lawyer

New tribunal reforms Bill may be introduced in monsoon session of parliament: Centre to Supreme Court

Kerala High Court bars political programmes at Thrissur Thekkinkadu Maidan, only cultural events allowed

Meghalaya honeymoon murder: Supreme Court moots cancelling bail of accused-wife Sonam Raghuvanshi

Khimani & Associates, Ascendus Law Partners advise on BTG Sale to Nikhil Kamath's WTF

Delhi High Court allows Sonam Wangchuk to be shifted to Medanta Hospital

LiveLaw Breaking News Alerts: 21/07/2026LiveLaw is introducing a new feature —'Breaking News Alerts' — designed to keep our

LiveLaw is introducing a new 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...

Nearly One-Third High Courts In India Functioning Without Permanent Chief Justices

Nearly One-Third High Courts In India Functioning Without Permanent Chief Justices

Women Representation, Increase In Enrolment Fee, Bar On Foreign Law Firms: BCI Proposes Amendments To Advocates Act; Seeks Suggestions

Women Representation, Increase In Enrolment Fee, Bar On Foreign Law Firms: BCI Proposes Amendments To Advocates Act; Seeks Suggestions

Nothing Can Shame People Unfazed By Ram Temple Donation Theft, It's Nadir Of Indian's Integrity : Justice Atul Sreedharan

Nothing Can Shame People Unfazed By Ram Temple Donation Theft, It's Nadir Of Indian's Integrity : Justice Atul Sreedharan

Shifting Sonam Wangchuk To Hospital Of Choice Will Ensure Protection Of His Fundamental Rights: Delhi High Court

Shifting Sonam Wangchuk To Hospital Of Choice Will Ensure Protection Of His Fundamental Rights: Delhi High Court

BREAKING| Supreme Court Defers SCBA Reforms To 2027-28 Elections, Upcoming Polls To Be Held Under Old Rules

BREAKING| Supreme Court Defers SCBA Reforms To 2027-28 Elections, Upcoming Polls To Be Held Under Old Rules

Supreme Court Upholds Husband's Conviction For Wife's Murder, Finds Extra Marital Affair Motive Established The Supreme Court on

The Supreme Court on Monday (July 20) upheld the conviction of a husband for the murder of his wife, holding that the substantial number of call...

1996 Samleti Bus Bomb Blast: Supreme Court Orders Fresh Trial Of Death Row Convict Citing Ineffective Legal Representation

The Supreme Court on Tuesday (July 21) set aside the death penalty of Dr. Abdul Hameed, who was convicted in the 1996 Samleti Bus Bomb Blast involving...

'Derogatory' WhatsApp Post On Jain Saint: MP High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail, Says Electronic Evidence Can Be Examined Without Arrest

LiveLaw Supreme Court Half-Yearly Digest 2026 - Arbitration and Conciliation ActA party at fault cannot be permitted to

A party at fault cannot be permitted to set up a bar of non-performance of prerequisite obligations to exclude the operation of an arbitration clause - If a party's conduct such as failing to adhere to strict timelines for Engineer decisions or Adjudicator recommendations disables preceding steps,...

Third Supreme Court Judge Recuses From Hearing Surendra Gadling's Bail Plea In 2016 Gadchiroli Arson Case

Third Supreme Court Judge Recuses From Hearing Surendra Gadling's Bail Plea In 2016 Gadchiroli Arson Case

Shiv-Sena UBT Moves Supreme Court Against Lok Sabha Speaker Approving Merger Of Its 6 MPs With Shinde Sena

Shiv-Sena UBT Moves Supreme Court Against Lok Sabha Speaker Approving Merger Of Its 6 MPs With Shinde Sena

Delhi High Court Refuses Urgent Listing Of PIL Alleging Excessive Police Force During Cockroach Janata Party's Parliament March

Delhi High Court Refuses Urgent Listing Of PIL Alleging Excessive Police Force During Cockroach Janata Party's Parliament March

Supreme Court Stays Allahabad HC Proceedings In Which CBI Was Directed To Secure Evidence In 2009 UP Police Custodial Death

Supreme Court Stays Allahabad HC Proceedings In Which CBI Was Directed To Secure Evidence In 2009 UP Police Custodial Death

Supreme Court Revives Over ₹16 Crore Service Tax Demand Against BPCL & HPCL For Facilitating CNG Sales For Mahanagar Gas

Supreme Court Revives Over ₹16 Crore Service Tax Demand Against BPCL & HPCL For Facilitating CNG Sales For Mahanagar Gas

Rajasthan High Court Calls For Mechanism To Ensure Timely Appearance Of Investigating Officers Before Trial Courts

Taxpayers Can't Be Made To Bear Losses Caused By Illegal Project Cancellations; Erring Officials Must Pay Damages Personally: Bombay High Court

Calcutta High Court Directs No-Coercive Action Against TMC MP Mahua Moitra In Hate Speech Case, Tells Her To Cooperate With Probe

Will become Nazi Germany: Patna HC on cop accused of breaking man's legs after asking for his caste

Saraf and Partners marks Foundation Day, Elevates five to Partner

Plea in Supreme Court challenges Speaker Om Birla's decision to clear Uddhav Sena MPs' merger with Shinde Sena

Don't drag court into this: Delhi HC on plea alleging use of excessive force by police against CJP protestors

Why hiring a senior lawyer is not a growth strategy

Patent due diligence: The hidden risks in M&A transactions

Legacy Law Offices strengthens Capital Markets Practice with senior hires and 10+ lawyers

Khaitan & Co advises Choice Equity Broking on securing ₹900 crore investment from NH Investment & Securities

We hope wiser heads will prevail: Punjab & Haryana HC on lawyers’ strike over Legal Aid Defence Counsel System

Section 34 of Arbitration Act badly worded, some portions need clarity: Justice C Hari Shankar

Karnataka HC shocked after daughters of KPSC chairman declare his annual income as ₹40k to secure reservation

Bulldozer demolitions continue with impunity to satiate bloodlust of society: Justice Atul Sreedharan

Jammu & Kashmir High Court quashes defamation case against Times Group's Vineet Jain

Allahabad High Court judges deliver split verdict on 2-year freeze on demolishing house of accused person

Twenty Essex names international arbitration specialist as next co-head of chambers

David Lewis KC replaces Charles Kimmins KC, whose four-year tenure concluded this month

DOJ's Extensive Subpoenas to 14 Law Firms Revealed

DOJ's Extensive Subpoenas to 14 Law Firms Revealed

Coinbase's New GC Sees AI as Legal Department's Biggest Opportunity and Risk

For New Ballard Spahr IP Leader, AI Will Bring 'Transformative' Change to Practice Area

'Unheard Of': Chief Judge's Nominee Is Rebuffed Amid Delay in Forming Mamdani's Judiciary Committee

Paramount/Warner Bros Paused Following California Challenge

Former Phila. Assistant DA Alleges 'Collusion' in Exoneration Process

How I Made Partner: 'Be a Sponge, Ask for Feedback and Be Receptive to It,' Says Ian Shaffer of Much Shelist