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Justice Kavanaugh: the great concurrer of the Roberts court?

Environmentalists and tribes sue the Bureau of Land Management over approval of Mojave Desert pipeline

The Fort Mojave and the Chemehuevi Indian Tribe, along with the Native American Land Conservancy and National Parks Conservation Association on Tuesday have filed two separate lawsuits against the U.S. Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM). Lisa Belenky, senior attorney at the Center for Biological Diversity, spoke out against the Trump administration and this recent approval. […] The post Environmentalists and...

Trump indicates that he will bring Hillary Clinton case to SCOTUS

Plus, more on the petitions for review addressing an $83.3 million defamation verdict against the president.

UN experts say victims of Trafigura’s toxic waste disposal await justice after 20 years

United Nations experts on Tuesday warned that twenty years after the Probo Koala toxic waste disaster in Côte d’Ivoire, thousands of victims still remain without justice, compensation, or effective remedies, highlighting what they call “environmental racism” and corporate impunity. In August 2006, the M.V. Probo Koala, chartered by Trafigura, offloaded toxic waste at the Port […] The post UN experts...

Child Conceived During Separation, But Ex-Husband’s Name Went on the Birth Certificate: Bombay HC Orders Correction to Biological Father

The Court held that with adequate material like a DNA test and joint acknowledgment of parentage, Section 15, Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 permits correction of the birth certificate to replace the former husband’s name with that of the biological father. The post Child Conceived During Separation, But Ex-Husband’s Name Went on the Birth Certificate: Bombay HC Orders...

Delhi High Court restrains use of “ZEPTO FINANCE”; says deceptively similar marks prima facie infringe ZEPTO trade marks and cause public confusion

Delhi High Court granted interim protection to “ZEPTO” trade marks, restraining the defendants from using “ZEPTO FINANCE” and other deceptively similar marks. The post Delhi High Court restrains use of “ZEPTO FINANCE”; says deceptively similar marks prima facie infringe ZEPTO trade marks and cause public confusion appeared first on SCC Times.

Section 14 IBC Moratorium Applies Only to Corporate Debtor: Supreme Court

The Court held that the moratorium under Section 14 IBC protects only the corporate debtor and does not bar consumer proceedings against promoters, directors, landowners or other non-corporate debtor respondents. The post Section 14 IBC Moratorium Applies Only to Corporate Debtor: Supreme Court appeared first on SCC Times.

A Person’s Caste Has No Place in an FIR: Pakistan SC issues directions banning caste, conversion status references in FIRs, arrest memos

The Court opined that practices of prefixing or suffixing names with caste identifiers in official police records perpetuate a social ill that the Constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan explicitly and unequivocally aims to eradicate. The post A Person’s Caste Has No Place in an FIR: Pakistan SC issues directions banning caste, conversion status references in FIRs, arrest memos appeared...

Russia charges Telegram founder Pavel Durov with aiding terrorism

Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) on Wednesday charged Pavel Durov, founder and owner of the messaging app Telegram, with aiding terrorism and subsequently placed him on an international wanted list. The FSB accused Telegram of failing to remove “numerous channels, chats and bots” allegedly used by Ukrainian intelligence agencies, terrorist and extremist organizations to “prepare […] The post Russia charges...

A Sour Relationship Isn’t a False Promise: Uttarakhand HC Quashes Rape Charge Over Tinder Match

It was alleged by the applicant that the social website named “Tinder app” is not a matrimonial site, but is a popular site among youngsters, and the said website is meant for making friends. The post A Sour Relationship Isn’t a False Promise: Uttarakhand HC Quashes Rape Charge Over Tinder Match appeared first on SCC Times.

Amnesty report reveals Shell documents confirm complicity in Nigerian oil spills

Amnesty International on Wednesday called on Shell plc to answer for decades of pollution in the Niger Delta following their report detailing how Shell oil pollution has damaged water, farmland, fisheries, health and livelihoods, while the company continued to profit and deny responsibility. The report, titled Nigeria: Lifting the Lid: Internal documents expose Shell’s negligent […] The post Amnesty report...

UK lawmaker suing Musk’s xAI seeks order to stop Grok generating sexualised images

British Labour MP Jess Asato filed Tuesday a request for a court order barring xAI’s Grok chatbot from generating non-consensual sexualised images of her, arguing that the chatbot completely strips women of their personal autonomy by allowing users to digitally manipulate their images without consent. She first filed the claim in June alleging that xAI […] The post UK lawmaker...

Whether NCSC can adjudicate service disputes and issue binding directions under Article 338 of the Constitution? Supreme Court Answers

The Court stated that National Commission for Scheduled Castes has powers to requisition documents and receive evidence, but it does not have the power to make an order in furtherance of that evidence. The post Whether NCSC can adjudicate service disputes and issue binding directions under Article 338 of the Constitution? Supreme Court Answers appeared first on SCC Times.

The Work is not Finished: Adab Singh Kapoor on Family Law, Reform, and Building a Modern Litigation Practice

Interviewee — Adab Singh Kapoor1Interviewed by Akshitaa Mathur2 The post The Work is not Finished: Adab Singh Kapoor on Family Law, Reform, and Building a Modern Litigation Practice appeared first on SCC Times.

A Senior Citizen NRI’s Hacked Email and an Unverified Transfer of USD 92,420: PNB Held Liable and Directed to Pay Unrecovered Amount with Interest

A senior citizen NRI's email was hacked, and Punjab National Bank wired USD 92,420 to Singapore on email instructions alone, without verification or authentication. The Adjudicating Officer held the bank liable for the unrecovered balance, with interest. The post A Senior Citizen NRI’s Hacked Email and an Unverified Transfer of USD 92,420: PNB Held Liable and Directed to Pay Unrecovered...

Stop Trusting Random AI for Legal Research | Introducing SCC Online AI Pro- Smartest Way to Legal Solutions

What happens when AI gives you fake legal cases? Legal professionals need more than fast answers, they need trusted, verified, and citation-backed The post Stop Trusting Random AI for Legal Research | Introducing SCC Online AI Pro- Smartest Way to Legal Solutions appeared first on SCC Times.

Exclusive jurisdiction clause can indicate seat of arbitration: Supreme Court dismisses SLP against Delhi HC order appointing Sole Arbitrator

The Court dismissed a special leave petition challenging the Delhi High Court’s order appointing a Sole Arbitrator under Section 11, Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The Court upheld the view that an exclusive jurisdiction clause, in the context of arbitration proceedings, can be construed as indicative of the seat of arbitration. The post Exclusive jurisdiction clause can indicate seat of...

HRW report says oil production in DRC poses severe environmental and health risks

Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Monday reported that Perenco, the sole oil producer in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is ausing in production methods that pose grave health and environmental threats to local communities. HRW Central Africa director Lewis Mudge stated: “The Congolese government transparency on oil pollution levels to meet its obligations to […] The post HRW report...

Ousted South Korean president sentenced over lying during campaign

Ousted South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol on Monday was sentenced to a suspended 18-month prison sentence by the Seoul Central District Court for lying during his 2022 campaign. Yoon was indicted over misrepresenting his connections to a fortune teller, who had connections to the controversial Unification Church, as well as lying about his connections […] The post Ousted South...

UN fact-finding mission urges Venezuela to reverse ICC withdrawal

The United Nations Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela called on the Venezuelan government Monday to reverse its decision to withdraw from the Rome Statute, the treaty that established the International Criminal Court (ICC), warning that leaving the ICC would weaken accountability for serious human rights violations and limit victims’ access to justice. The Venezuelan […] The post UN fact-finding...

UN expert warns that border policies cannot override the absolute ban on deportation to torture

A UN expert warned on Tuesday that policies on border protection and migration cannot nullify the absolute ban on returning a person to torture as set out in international law. The UN Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, Alice Jill Edwards, published a position paper on the principle […] The post UN expert...

Amnesty Malaysia criticizes detainment of Rohingya refugees by Malaysian authorities

Amnesty Malaysia on Tuesday has condemned Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s direction for authorities to take stringent measures against more than 100 Rohingya asylum seekers, who said they were forced from their homes by local residents and were subsequently detained after assembling outside of the UNHCR office in the nation’s capital. In commenting on the sheer […] The post Amnesty Malaysia...

Pinsent Masons senior partner to step down after contested election

Andrew Masraf to be succeeded by financial services sector head John Maciver on 1 October at the end of his first four-year term

Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan invest in Harvey

Legal AI specialist says ‘marquee investors’ will support ‘next stage of growth’

Trump's New Global Tariffs Have Better Legal Grounding. Does That Matter?

Trump's New Global Tariffs Have Better Legal Grounding. Does That Matter?

Judge Watch: Abbott Keeps Texas Business Court Bench Intact With New 2-Year Terms

Inside Quinn Emanuel’s Court-Required Ethics Training

3rd Circuit Revives Claim Hotels Conspired to Use AI to Hike Rates

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : July 30, 2026

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : July 30, 2026

'Black Day' In Allahabad High Court History: Judge Recuses From Hearing Bail Matters After Parties Attempt To Approach Him

Udaipur Hills "Brutally Cut" For Hotels, City's Condition 'Pitiable': Rajasthan High Court

'1.45 Lakh Cases Pending Without Closure Report Despite Completed Investigation': Chhattisgarh High Court Seeks DGP's Reply

‘The biggest business risk is being too slow to start’: general counsel navigate the future of luxury

A&O Shearman/Luxury Law Summit roundtable explores themes including changing consumer behaviour, brand collaboration and partnerships, employment reforms and the impact of agentic commerce

Savitt's Move Punctuates Pure Lockstep's Fall—and Gibson Dunn's Talent Share Rise

Savitt's Move Punctuates Pure Lockstep's Fall—and Gibson Dunn's Talent Share Rise

Inside Scott+Scott and Litigation Startup Advocacy AI's Design Partnership

Dentons Posts Double-Digit Revenue Growth, Withers PEP Jumps 26%

Pinsent Masons Chooses New Senior Partner After Contested Election

A Question for the Courts: Will Banning Data Centers Be a Winning Strategy for Towns?

Supreme Court Highlights Consequences Of Driving With Expired License, Urges Centre To Spread Awareness

Supreme Court Highlights Consequences Of Driving With Expired License, Urges Centre To Spread Awareness

Indian Succession Act | How Does Wife's Property Devolve After Death? Supreme Court Explains Christian Inheritance

Indian Succession Act | How Does Wife's Property Devolve After Death? Supreme Court Explains Christian Inheritance

LiveLaw Daily|Bhojshala Kamal Maula| Senthil Balaji| Tamirabarani River| Pellet Guns| EC Appointment

LiveLaw Daily|Bhojshala Kamal Maula| Senthil Balaji| Tamirabarani River| Pellet Guns| EC Appointment

Reach Stacker Is Not A 'Motor Vehicle' Under MV Act, Accident Victim Can't Approach MACT: Supreme Court

Reach Stacker Is Not A 'Motor Vehicle' Under MV Act, Accident Victim Can't Approach MACT: Supreme Court

Supreme Court Grants Uttarakhand Deputy Collectors Seniority Benefit From Initial Ad Hoc Promotion

PC Act | Decision To Refuse Prosecution Sanction Can't Be Reviewed On Same Materials : Supreme Court

Supreme Court Upholds Constitutionality Of Sentences Of Imprisonment For Remainder Of Natural Life Without Remission

P&H High Court Upholds Increment Stoppage Against Official For Non-Compliance With PIO's Directions Under RTI Act

Interest On Delayed Gratuity Payment Can't Be Mandatory Pre-Deposit For Appeal Under Payment Of Gratuity Act: J&K&L High Court

Kerala High Court Sets Aside Report Clearing ADGP Sreejith Of Unauthorized Foreign Trip Allegations; Says Joint Hearing Unfair To Complainant

Madras HC invented Thiruparankundram Deepa Thoon ritual; courts should not interfere with temple practices: TN to Supreme Court

Trilegal lawyer Khushboo Sukhwani joins Signature Global as General Counsel

Data colonialism and sovereignty: Re-visiting colonial logic in the digital age

Delhi High Court rejects NGO's plea for material used by SFIO in probe against Reliance companies

Saraf and Partners assists Anant Raj on demerger of data center business into standalone listed entity

Crawford Bayley, ELP act Caliber Mining ₹450 crore IPO

Universal Legal advises Advy Biosciences on acquisition of DiabetOmics Medical

Umar Khalid moves Delhi High Court (again) for bail in Delhi Riots conspiracy case

Placing vibrating device on vaginal opening amounts to penetrative sexual assault and rape: Kerala High Court

1,610 law students graduate at Jindal Global University's 15th Convocation Ceremony

Supreme Court pulls up Uttarakhand High Court judge for hearing former client’s case

Bombay High Court reserves verdict on State’s appeal against Tarun Tejpal's acquittal in sexual assault case

Kerala High Court seeks MLA V Kunhikrishnan's response to plea challenging his 2026 election

Supreme Court allots site closer to Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex for namaz as interim measure

Do judges really select judges nowadays? Supreme Court asks Centre in ECI appointments case

Will pay fines ‘under protest’ to meet July 31 BCI approval deadline: Mumbai law colleges to Bombay HC

LiveLaw Breaking News Alerts- 30 July 2026LiveLaw is introducing a new feature —'Breaking News Alerts' — designed to

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...

Supreme Court Allows IIT Kharagpur Student's Transfer To IIT Roorkee On Medical Grounds

Supreme Court Allows IIT Kharagpur Student's Transfer To IIT Roorkee On Medical Grounds

Supreme Court Reserves Verdict On Review Petitions Challenging 3-Year Practice Mandate For Judicial Service

Supreme Court Reserves Verdict On Review Petitions Challenging 3-Year Practice Mandate For Judicial Service

Supreme Court Criticises High Court Judge For Dealing With Case Of Former Client

Supreme Court Criticises High Court Judge For Dealing With Case Of Former Client

Supreme Court Issues Notice To Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann & AAP Leaders On Chandigarh Admin Plea To Revive FIR Over 2020 Protest

Supreme Court Issues Notice To Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann & AAP Leaders On Chandigarh Admin Plea To Revive FIR Over 2020 Protest

TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee Moves Supreme Court Against Calcutta HC Order Denying Foreign Travel Permission For Eye Treatment

TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee Moves Supreme Court Against Calcutta HC Order Denying Foreign Travel Permission For Eye Treatment

Is TET Necessary For Special Educators? Supreme Court Asks Bihar Govt To Clarify The Supreme Court on Tuesday

The Supreme Court on Tuesday (28.07.2026) asked whether the Teachers' Eligibility Test (TET) is a mandatory qualification for Special...

Calcutta High Court Asks State Not To Take Coercive Steps Against Abhishek Banerjee In Plea To Quash Multiple FIRs

Madras High Court Recognizes Tamirabarani River As Juristic Person, Says It Can't Be Polluted In Name Of Religion

Delhi court grants bail to 2 law students arrested for disrupting Supreme Court proceedings, using abusive language

Bombay High Court revokes FDA decision to suspend Radisson hotel's licence

'No coercive steps' means no arrest of accused, not a stay on investigation: Karnataka HC clarifies

Shardul Amarchand is now 1,000+ team: Growth, Retention and AI conversation with Pallavi Shroff and Akshay Chudasama

Ghaziabad child rape-murder: UP tells Supreme Court that SIT has called for action against cop who protected accused

Can AI be considered inventor under patent law? Delhi HC seeks Patent Office response to US scientist's plea

Chhattisgarh High Court stays trial court proceedings against Bhupesh Baghel in morphed CD case

Supreme Court reserves verdict in review petitions against 3-year law practice rule for judicial service

Supreme Court issues notice to Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann on plea against quashing of protest case

Ensure treatment provided to Jantar Mantar protestors who suffered pellet gun injuries: Supreme Court

JSA advises Snitch Apparels on acquisition of Berrylush

Triumvir Law, Khaitan & Co act on Nuyug pre-seed fundraise

DMD Advocates advises New Delhi Centre for Sight on multi-State Strategic Expansion

SNG & Partners advises Kanakadurga Finance on acquisition of its gold loan business by Godrej Finance

Madras High Court rejects Senthil Balaji’s anticipatory bail plea in TASMAC corruption case

TT&A, DFDL advise IFC on sanctioning $50 million to Pubali Bank

Smooth Launch for NextGen Bar Exam in Most Jurisdictions

Smooth Launch for NextGen Bar Exam in Most Jurisdictions

What Was Behind the Circuits' SCOTUS Reversal Rates This Term?

Ill. Appeals Court Says It Hopes Higher Fine Will Deter AI Hallucinations

Lionsgate Rewards Its Top Lawyer With 64% Pay Jump After Landmark Year

Two Atlanta Firms See Fertile Ground in Litigation, Labor Law After Expanding to Missouri