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Rights group warns India’s weapons exports to Israel may violate international law

Amnesty International on Thursday warned that India’s weapons exports to Israel may violate international law and contribute to the ongoing genocide in Gaza. In an investigative report, Amnesty International examined public trade data to investigate the scope of India’s material support for Israel and “international crimes committed against Palestinians in Gaza.” It found that, despite […] The post Rights group...

UN High Commissioner warns of deepening peril for civil liberties as Uganda tightens restrictions

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk on Thursday condemned the growing crackdown on fundamental freedoms in Uganda, raising concerns about the gradual erosion of the rule of law in the country and increasing military involvement in civilian institutions, which contribute to the shrinking of civic space. In commenting on the current state […] The post UN High...

Amnesty International warns Nicaragua constitutional reform dismantles right to public participation

Amnesty International on Thursday raised alarm after Nicaragua’s announcement of a constitutional reform initiative that threatens to erase the country’s remaining democratic safeguards, a move that comes as authorities seek to extend presidential terms and permanently bar opponents from elections, effectively dismantling citizens’ rights to participate in public affairs under international law. President Daniel Ortega […] The post Amnesty International...

Litigation gives the final word; Mediation lets you write your own: Commonwealth Peace Mediation Conference 2026 opens in Jaipur

Judges from across the Commonwealth, India's top law officers, and a newly launched memoir on justice, the three-day Commonwealth Peace Mediation Conference opened in Jaipur with a shared message: mediation isn't an alternative to justice, it's one of its truest expressions. The post Litigation gives the final word; Mediation lets you write your own: Commonwealth Peace Mediation Conference 2026 opens...

Ceuta border surge leaves 34 dead as mass crossing tests refugee convention obligations

A mass border breach at Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta on Friday has left at least 34 people dead after an estimated 60,000 attempted to cross into the territory, sparking what officials describe as a deepening border crisis. In response to the recent situation, Spanish Prime Minster Pedro Sánchez condemned the crossings as a […] The post Ceuta border...

‘Peace is not the absence of law’: Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant charts a new vision for mediation at the Commonwealth Peace Mediation Conference 2026

From ancient village panchayats and the Mahabharata to the Mediation Act, 2023 and modern commercial disputes, Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant outlined why mediation must become a central pillar of India’s justice delivery system and the Rule of Law. The post ‘Peace is not the absence of law’: Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant charts a new...

New Suit, New Mediation: Calcutta HC Reaffirms Mandatory Section 12A Compliance Under the Commercial Courts Act

The Court reiterated the golden rule of law that when a specific statutory provision to do certain act is codified under the statute, such an act must be and should be done in the same manner as codified under the statute or not at all. Any other mode is expressly forbidden in law. The post New Suit, New Mediation: Calcutta...

Premature Release Policy for Elderly Prisoners, Anti-Paper Leak Bill and POCSO: Criminal Law July 2026 Roundup

The July Criminal Law Roundup highlights important decisions of the Supreme Court and High Courts on prisoners' rights, bail, juvenile justice, POCSO, custodial deaths, investigation, sentencing, quashment proceedings, and notable legislative developments in criminal law. The post Premature Release Policy for Elderly Prisoners, Anti-Paper Leak Bill and POCSO: Criminal Law July 2026 Roundup appeared first on SCC Times.

A Purchaser’s ₹1,000 UPI Payment Froze a Trader’s Entire Bank Account: AP HC Says That’s Unlawful; Orders Unfreezing

The Court directed that the petitioner's bank account be unfrozen holding that freezing the account at the instance of the cyber cell, on the basis of a single UPI transaction of ₹1000 from vendee, without notice and without following due process of law was unsustainable, contrary to law and illegal. The post A Purchaser’s ₹1,000 UPI Payment Froze a Trader’s...

NLU Delhi and Think India announce 1st National Trial Advocacy Competition | Register Now

NLU Delhi, in collaboration with Think India, has announced the 1st National Trial Advocacy Competition. The competition aims to strengthen courtroom advocacy and litigation skills among law students, with registrations now open. The post NLU Delhi and Think India announce 1st National Trial Advocacy Competition | Register Now appeared first on SCC Times.

Delayed Birth and Death Registrations to Now Require Magistrates’ Approval; Lok Sabha Passes Bill

Lok Sabha has passed the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, revising the authorities empowered to approve delayed registration of births and deaths after one year and two years of occurrence. The post Delayed Birth and Death Registrations to Now Require Magistrates’ Approval; Lok Sabha Passes Bill appeared first on SCC Times.

Multiple FIRs with substantially similar allegations? Delhi District Court grants bail; says arrest not a mechanical sequel to FIR

The Court observed that arrest is not designed to operate as a punitive measure nor as an instrument for demonstrating the authority of the investigating agency. The post Multiple FIRs with substantially similar allegations? Delhi District Court grants bail; says arrest not a mechanical sequel to FIR appeared first on SCC Times.

Pakistan dispatch: deadly clashes in Azad Jammu and Kashmir escalate political crisis

Pakistan-administered territories of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) are witnessing one of their most serious episodes of political unrest in recent years, as protests led by Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) have escalated into deadly confrontations with security forces, disrupting elections, transport, and public life across several districts. While AJK enjoys some level […] The post Pakistan dispatch...

Not a matter of State charity, but an unassailable constitutional right; Tenure based Senior Residents/Tutors cannot be denied Maternity Benefits: J&K and Ladakh HC

The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court ruled that maternity benefits cannot be curtailed based on the nature of employment and that withholding salary during maternity leave unfairly penalises motherhood. The post Not a matter of State charity, but an unassailable constitutional right; Tenure based Senior Residents/Tutors cannot be denied Maternity Benefits: J&K and Ladakh HC appeared first on...

Amnesty International calls global extreme heat a human rights emergency

Marta Schaaf, Amnesty International’s program director for climate, social justice and corporate accountability, said Wednesday in a statement that the extreme heat driving wildfires, drought and floods across multiple continents amounts to a human rights emergency. She urged national governments to protect people now and to confront the fossil fuel industry Amnesty blames for the […] The post Amnesty International...

50% Wage Rule Explained under Revised Salary Structure | Law Made Easy Ep. 10

Will the 50% Wage Rule reduce your salary? Watch the full episode now and understand the law beyond the headlines. The post 50% Wage Rule Explained under Revised Salary Structure | Law Made Easy Ep. 10 appeared first on SCC Times.

Attorney says Trump administration defied court order by moving transgender inmates to segregated unit

An attorney for several incarcerated transgender women argued Wednesday that the Trump administration violated a court order by transferring them to a segregated prison unit, and urged a federal judge to enforce the order. Judge Royce C. Lamberth of the US District Court for the District of Columbia heard the argument in Doe v. McHenry, […] The post Attorney says...

UN encourages talks to rebuild trust between divided Cyprus communities

UN Secretary-General António Guterres made a statement Wednesday calling for fresh talks to help rebuild trust between Cyprus island’s two divided communities, in a move to resolve the decades-long tension and find a sustainable political solution. Guterres explained the role of the UN, as well as the significance of a peaceful resolution to the lengthy […] The post UN encourages...

UN experts raise concern over Iran’s intensified persecution of Bahá’ís amid the US-Iran conflict

UN human rights experts on Wednesday raised alarm over reports of torture, enforced disappearances and arbitrary detention of members of Iran’s Bahá’í religious minority amid the ongoing US-Iran war. The UN experts say that approximately 57 Bahá’ís are currently detained or imprisoned in Iran. They report allegations of arbitrary and incommunicado detention, physical and psychological […] The post UN experts...

Algorithmic Control and Platform Liability in the Streaming Era

by Akshaya Reddy Kolanu* The post Algorithmic Control and Platform Liability in the Streaming Era appeared first on SCC Times.

International rights group calls for the immediate release of Vietnam political activist

Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Wednesday called for the immediate release of a social media commentator who was sentenced to six years of imprisonment for criticizing the Vietnamese government, stating that her conviction is a violation to the right to freedom of expression. In January, blogger Hoang Thi Hong Thai was arrested after she made […] The post International rights...

Supreme Court flags absence of law regulating private investigators in India; urges government to act

If the lamp of justice dies in the hearts of people, no court can save it: Justice Joymalya Bagchi

Can child of a person earning ₹1.12 crore annually in private sector get non-creamy layer status? Kerala High Court answers

Cauvery Dispute : DMK Moves Supreme Court Seeking Directions To Karnataka For Urgent Water Release

Cauvery Dispute : DMK Moves Supreme Court Seeking Directions To Karnataka For Urgent Water Release

Judge's Inquiry Report Must Be Published : Saurabh Kirpal

Judge's Inquiry Report Must Be Published : Saurabh Kirpal

Chhattisgarh High Court Directs Chief Secretary To Monitor Completion Of Bilaspur Airport Utility Building, Sets 3-Month Deadline

By Not Giving Reasons, Collegium Doing Disservice To Judges Doing Good Work : Justice Ujjal Bhuyan

By Not Giving Reasons, Collegium Doing Disservice To Judges Doing Good Work : Justice Ujjal Bhuyan

LiveLaw Supreme Court Half-Yearly Digest 2026 - Advocates & Judiciary

LiveLaw Supreme Court Half-Yearly Digest 2026 - Advocates & Judiciary

People Abandon Cattle On Roads, But Feel Offended If They Are Used For Food : Supreme Court

People Abandon Cattle On Roads, But Feel Offended If They Are Used For Food : Supreme Court

S. 451/457 CrPC | Decision On Interim Release Not Based On Title, Court Only Sees Who Entitled To Possession : Supreme Court

S. 451/457 CrPC | Decision On Interim Release Not Based On Title, Court Only Sees Who Entitled To Possession : Supreme Court

IBC | PF Dues Protected, But Uncrystallised Interest & Damages Can Be Excluded From Resolution Plan : Supreme Court

ED Cannot Freeze Bank Accounts On Mere 'Suspicion', 'Reasons To Believe' Mandatory : Supreme Court Affirms Delhi HC Ruling

CARA To Issue NOC For Child Adopted Under HAMA; Hague Convention Not Attracted In Expatriate Adoption: Bombay High Court

Kerala High Court Asks Guruvayur Devaswom To Consider Re-Naming Ritual Named After Court

Remission Plea Can't Be Rejected By Mechanically Relying On DM, SP's Adverse Opinions: Chhattisgarh High Court

Vivek Oberoi evading proceedings after securing interim order in personality rights case: Delhi High Court

Legal Notes by Arvind Datar: The Sedition Trials of Lokmanya Tilak

Wife can be denied interim maintenance if adultery is clearly established: Supreme Court

Viral clips of court hearings and online outrage are changing how justice is seen: Justice AG Masih

Pulling minor’s hand after she ignores whistle is harassment, not sexual assault: Madras High Court

Justice Ujjal Bhuyan flags return of opacity in Collegium; slams appointment of judges who make unconstitutional remarks

SEBI bars former Zee executives Subhash Chandra, Punit Goenka from securities market for 1 year

How to kill a djinn and get away with it: The Figure in the Fog by Manini Brar

₹22,500 to wear the white band?

Detention v. arrest: Beyond labels

Delhi HC orders removal of social media posts accusing basketball player Kushal Singh of sexual misconduct

There is angst against bar and bench: Allahabad HC orders action against lawyers who filed false copy of award to mislead court

Foreign National Can't Be Deported Without Acceptance By Home Country, Union Tells Supreme CourtThe Union Government has informed

The Union Government has informed the Supreme Court that a foreign national whose nationality is unverified cannot be deported unless the person's home country confirms the nationality and agrees to accept them, stating that the deportation process cannot even be initiated without nationality...

Student Injured In NEET-UG Protest Seeks Supreme Court Directions For Mandatory Police Name Badges, Uniform Crowd-Control SOP

Student Injured In NEET-UG Protest Seeks Supreme Court Directions For Mandatory Police Name Badges, Uniform Crowd-Control SOP

President Grants Assent To Amendment Enhancing Punishments For Unfair Means In Public Examinations

President Grants Assent To Amendment Enhancing Punishments For Unfair Means In Public Examinations

Allahabad High Court Says Licensed Gun Can't Be Used For 'Joy Firing'; Licensee Must Maintain Ammunition Records

Patna High Court Quashes Cognizance Order Passed On Printed Proforma, Says Judicial Orders Can't Be Mechanical

AI training, fair dealing and copyright infringement by AI platforms: Analysing Delhi High Court's order in ANI Media v. OpenAI

Abhishek Das joins Poovayya & Co as Head – Business Development

Jupitice's Integrated E-Stamping and Digital Signing Solution for Enterprises, Financial Institutions and Legal Teams

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, S&R Associates, Hogan Lovells Cadwalader act on Lohia Corp ₹1,101 crore IPO

Touchstone Partners secures CCI clearance for amalgamation of Go Digit Infoworks with Go Digit General Insurance

Bombay HC slams FDA over "untrue" clean chit to Mantralaya canteen after lawyers' surprise inspection uncovers hygiene lapses

Delhi HC initiates contempt action against ex-forest department head, tree officer for felling 2 trees in GK-II