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75 headlines Updated 07 Aug 2026, 07:18 PM Open Archive 04 Aug 2026
JURIST Global 04 Aug 2026, 08:11 PM

Multistate coalition files lawsuit in CIT challenging Trump administration global tariffs

25 mainly democratic states on Monday sued the Trump administration over its latest attempt to implement sweeping global tariffs. The lawsuit, filed in the International Trade Court (CIT), argues that the tariffs are arbitrary, capricious, and contrary to the law they were imposed under. President Trump invoked the tariffs in question under Section 301 of […] The post Multistate coalition...

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JURIST Global 04 Aug 2026, 07:25 PM

INTERPOL report finds AI linked to over half of cybercrime in Africa

INTERPOL announced on Monday that it has released a new report entitled “African Cyberthreat Assessment Report 2026” which revealed that artificial intelligence (AI) now drives over 55 per cent of cybercrime across Africa, with financial losses doubling to $484 million since 2024. In commenting on the significance of the report, the Director of Cybercrime at […] The post INTERPOL report...

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SCC Online Blog India 04 Aug 2026, 06:30 PM

MANUU Law School Announces First International Client Counselling Competition, 2026 | Registrations Open

MANUU Law School has opened registrations for its First International Client Counselling Competition, 2026, offering law students an opportunity to strengthen practical advocacy, counselling, and legal problem-solving skills through simulated client interactions. The post MANUU Law School Announces First International Client Counselling Competition, 2026 | Registrations Open appeared first on SCC Times.

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SCC Online Blog India 04 Aug 2026, 06:00 PM Delhi High Court

“Department Cannot Sit Over Seized Assets for 13 Years”; Delhi HC questions IT Department on Prolonged Retention of Cash and Jewellery

The Court expressed serious concern over the Income Tax Department's failure to release seized cash and jewellery even after adjustment of the tax demand and completion of requisite formalities, observing that such prolonged inaction reflected red-tapism and high-handedness on the part of the authorities. The post “Department Cannot Sit Over Seized Assets for 13 Years”; Delhi HC questions IT Department...

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SCC Online Blog India 04 Aug 2026, 05:30 PM

A New “Architecture of Justice”: CJI Surya Kant Inaugurates Special Exclusive Courts for NIA, UAPA, NDPS, and MCOCA Cases Open at Rouse Avenue

Calling Delhi the “nation's laboratory for judicial innovation”, CJI Surya Kant marked the importance of specialised courts for timely and effective adjudication of complex criminal cases. The post A New “Architecture of Justice”: CJI Surya Kant Inaugurates Special Exclusive Courts for NIA, UAPA, NDPS, and MCOCA Cases Open at Rouse Avenue appeared first on SCC Times.

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SCC Online Blog India 04 Aug 2026, 05:00 PM Supreme Court of India

Not Married, But Still Protected: Supreme Court Extends Section 498-A IPC to Live-In Relationships

The Court clarified that the safeguards against arrest laid down in Arnesh Kumar v. State of Bihar, (2014) 8 SCC 273 shall be strictly followed. No live-in partner or relative should be arrested without the mandated preliminary safeguards. The post Not Married, But Still Protected: Supreme Court Extends Section 498-A IPC to Live-In Relationships appeared first on SCC Times.

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SCC Online Blog India 04 Aug 2026, 04:30 PM Supreme Court of India

‘The last line of defence is not architectural, but an unwavering character’: Justice Joymalya Bagchi at 5th Justice H.R. Khanna Memorial National Symposium

Justice Joymalya Bagchi, Judge, Supreme Court of India, delivered a powerful address at the 5th Justice H.R. Khanna Memorial National Symposium, reflecting on judicial independence, Justice H.R. Khanna's legacy, media trials, artificial intelligence, and the constitutional duty of judges in the digital age. The post ‘The last line of defence is not architectural, but an unwavering character’: Justice Joymalya Bagchi...

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SCC Online Blog India 04 Aug 2026, 04:00 PM Bombay High Court

Two Insects, 95% Compliance: Bombay HC Restores Hotel’s Licence, Questions Govt Canteen Checks

The Bombay High Court restored a food business licence suspended under the proviso to Section 32(3), Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, holding that once fresh inspections conducted pursuant to the Court’s orders demonstrated 95 per cent compliance and graded the establishment as “Compliance/Satisfactory”, continuance of the suspension no longer served the preventive object for which it had originally been...

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SCC Online Blog India 04 Aug 2026, 03:30 PM High Court

Political Satire, a Dog Dressed as Lord Krishna, and 40+ More Stories: High Court Roundup July 2026

A quick roundup of the key High Court developments and important cases from July 2026, covering major rulings on AI deepfakes, defamation, copyright, trademark, arbitration, constitutional law, criminal law, and other significant legal developments. The post Political Satire, a Dog Dressed as Lord Krishna, and 40+ More Stories: High Court Roundup July 2026 appeared first on SCC Times.

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SCC Online Blog India 04 Aug 2026, 02:30 PM

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advises Morgan Stanley on sale of shares of Shadowfax Technologies by Eight Roads Investments

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas acted as Indian legal counsel to Morgan Stanley India in connection with the sale of 41.61 million equity shares of Shadowfax Technologies Limited by Eight Roads Investments Mauritius II Limited for an aggregate consideration of ₹852.55 crore through screen-based trades on the NSE and BSE on July 24, 2026. The post Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advises Morgan Stanley...

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SCC Online Blog India 04 Aug 2026, 02:00 PM High Court

Was a Severe Arterial Injury Following Blood Donation a Mere Complication or Negligence? Malaya High Court Answers

The appellant, a first-time blood donor, was hospitalised for seven days after developing a pseudoaneurysm and compartment syndrome following a blood donation procedure. The appellant’s claim, initially dismissed by the Sessions Court, ultimately came before the Malaya High Court on appeal. The post Was a Severe Arterial Injury Following Blood Donation a Mere Complication or Negligence? Malaya High Court Answers...

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The Global Legal Post Global 04 Aug 2026, 06:55 PM

The new executive skill is interpretation

In an age of AI, the stand out law firm leaders will be the ones who can interpret complexity and help others make better decisions, writes Vinson & Elkins’ chief communications officer Allan Schoenberg

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