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24 States and DC sue Trump Administration to block DHS access to welfare recipient data

Officials from 24 states and the District of Columbia on Monday filed a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in the DC Superior Court concerning the use of data about people receiving anti-poverty aid from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program (TANF), arguing that this constitutes an illegal use of data intended […] The post 24 States...

Coalition pushes US Senate to remove AI sandbox provisions from CLARITY Act

A coalition of 78 civil rights, labor, consumer protection, technology accountability, and community organizations on Monday has urged the US Senate to remove artificial intelligence (AI) sandbox provisions from the proposed Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY Act), warning that the measure could allow financial institutions to test AI systems and leave them unaccountable by […] The post Coalition pushes...

The justices should hold regular press conferences

What does the Trump administration want from the Supreme Court next?

Without fear or favour: AGI R. Venkataramani & Senior Advocates discuss changing legal landscape at 5th Justice H.R. Khanna Memorial National Symposium

Attorney General for India R. Venkataramani, and Senior Advocates Nidhesh Gupta, Chander Uday Singh, and Dama Seshadri Naidu discussed challenges to judicial independence, emergence of new technologies, changing legal landscape, and more at the 5th Justice H.R. Khanna Memorial National Symposium. The post Without fear or favour: AGI R. Venkataramani & Senior Advocates discuss changing legal landscape at 5th Justice...

The October argument session

Plus, why does the Supreme Court term begin on the first Monday in October?

Flies, Cockroaches and a 98% Compliance Score? Bombay HC questions Mantralaya Canteens Inspection Report, Calls for Equal Standards for All

Three government canteens, a uniform 98% score, and not a single insect in sight, until a surprise inspection found flies, cockroaches, and a refrigerator "in shambles." Meanwhile, a private restaurant lost its licence over a banana with black dots. The post Flies, Cockroaches and a 98% Compliance Score? Bombay HC questions Mantralaya Canteens Inspection Report, Calls for Equal Standards for...

Schools, Colleges and Hospitals in Maharashtra Covered Under ESI Scheme: ESIC Clarification

ESIC has clarified that eligible educational and medical institutions in Maharashtra fall within the ESI framework under the Social Security Code, 2020. The post Schools, Colleges and Hospitals in Maharashtra Covered Under ESI Scheme: ESIC Clarification appeared first on SCC Times.

Transnational Issue Estoppel in Foreign Award Enforcement in India

by Iram Hassan* and Yukti Agarwal** The post Transnational Issue Estoppel in Foreign Award Enforcement in India appeared first on SCC Times.

HPNLU, Shimla Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai

Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU), Shimla and Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Mumbai have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen academic cooperation through joint research, faculty and student exchanges, collaborative teaching, and capacity-building initiatives in legal education. The post HPNLU, Shimla Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai appeared first on SCC Times.

When a Co-Accused’s Trial Evidence Can Be Used Against an Absconding Accused? Supreme Court Interprets Section 299 CrPC

The Court examined the scope of Section 299 CrPC in a case involving an absconding accused, evidence recorded during a co-accused’s trial, and its subsequent use after the accused’s arrest. The post When a Co-Accused’s Trial Evidence Can Be Used Against an Absconding Accused? Supreme Court Interprets Section 299 CrPC appeared first on SCC Times.

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas represents Carpediem Capital Partners Fund II on its investment into IIRM Holdings India Ltd.

CAM advised on structuring the transaction and on drafting and finalising the transaction documents, including the corporate secretarial documents. The post Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas represents Carpediem Capital Partners Fund II on its investment into IIRM Holdings India Ltd. appeared first on SCC Times.

₹2 Lakh and a Government Servant’s Signature? Such an Onerous Condition Amounts to Denial of Bail: Madhya Pradesh HC

The Court held that the onerous condition attached to release on bail that a government servant must furnish bail of the detenus, apart from the bail bond and surety, amounts to denial of bail, which is done in exceptional circumstances and not as a matter of course. The post ₹2 Lakh and a Government Servant’s Signature? Such an Onerous Condition...

From Misuse of Court Live-Streams to the Release of Elderly and Terminally Ill Prisoners: Supreme Court’s 30+ Biggest Rulings of July 2026

From a fake AI-generated precedent that voided an insolvency order to a stray bull attack that reshaped animal-welfare law, July 2026 was one of the Supreme Court's most consequential months. Explore 30+ rulings spanning constitutional law, criminal justice, technology, and human rights, plus the appointments, transfers, and numbers behind the month's docket. The post From Misuse of Court Live-Streams to...

Antrix—IFIM 5th National Moot Court Competition, 2026 on Space Law | Registrations Open

Law schools and universities across India are cordially invited to nominate their teams and participate in a competition that seeks to prepare the next generation of legal professionals for the emerging challenges of space governance and international legal regulation. The post Antrix—IFIM 5th National Moot Court Competition, 2026 on Space Law | Registrations Open appeared first on SCC Times.

Supreme Court clarifies “criminal antecedents” in NEET 2026 protest violence case means “grave and heinous offences”

Supreme Court clarified that "criminal antecedents" in its NEET 2026 protest order refers only to "grave and heinous offences" and held that NCT of Delhi and other States are at liberty to decide closure or withdrawal of FIRs in accordance with law. The post Supreme Court clarifies “criminal antecedents” in NEET 2026 protest violence case means “grave and heinous offences”...

Apple files motion for preliminary injunction against OpenAI in trade secrets case

Apple filed a motion on Monday asking a U.S. judge for a preliminary injunction barring two former employees, both now working for OpenAI, and OpenAI, the company that created and maintains ChatGPT, from accessing, acquiring, using or disclosing alleged confidential information as ‌it moves ahead with its trade secrets case. Last month Apple sued OpenAI […] The post Apple files...

92 Videos, 237 Photos to Prove Adultery! Who Took Them? SC Questions the Unregulated World of Private Investigators; Urges Legislature to Frame Laws

While deciding a matrimonial maintenance dispute where a husband presented videos and photographs obtained from a private investigator before the trial court to prove his wife’s adultery, the Court expressed massive concerns over breach of privacy, proper authorisation thereby highlighting engagement of private investigators as “an area sans regulation”. The post 92 Videos, 237 Photos to Prove Adultery! Who Took...

Heard Thrice, Judged Never: Bombay HC Directs Every ITAT to Follow the 90-Day Rule for Delivering Judgments

When a taxpayer told the Bombay High Court he was staring down a fourth round of arguments after the matter was heard thrice without any pronouncement of judgment, the Court didn't just fix his case, it ordered every ITAT in the country to start following the 90-day rule under Rule 34, Income-tax (Appellate Tribunal) Rules, 1963. The post Heard Thrice...

From Consent to Control: Fragmented Consent in AI Voice Cloning

by Hari Priya* The post From Consent to Control: Fragmented Consent in AI Voice Cloning appeared first on SCC Times.

Saveetha School of Law Announces the National Mega Moot Court Competition 2026 | Registrations Open

Saveetha School of Law has announced the National Mega Moot Court Competition 2026, inviting law students from across the country to participate. Registrations are now open for teams interested in showcasing their advocacy, research, and legal drafting skills. The post Saveetha School of Law Announces the National Mega Moot Court Competition 2026 | Registrations Open appeared first on SCC Times.

Husband Must Prove Wife’s Adultery “Ex-Facie” to Deny Interim Maintenance: Supreme Court Clarifies Scope of S. 125(4) CrPC

A husband can't simply delay a wife's interim maintenance by alleging adultery, but if he proves it clearly, at the very outset, the law is equally clear: she isn't entitled to a rupee, interim or final. The Supreme Court draws the line between the two. The post Husband Must Prove Wife’s Adultery “Ex-Facie” to Deny Interim Maintenance: Supreme Court Clarifies...

Jettisoning the rules protecting US democracy

The loss of trust in America

Ten years after the Brexit vote

Climate’s coalition of the willing

US-Iran conflict appears intractable

Russian sanctions: building the pressure

Artificial intelligence IPOs shift the paradigm

Brown Rudnick hires 34-lawyer IP litigation team from HSF Kramer, opens in Silicon Valley

US firm’s biggest-ever team hire sees group led by seven partners join across Silicon Valley and New York

Northern Ireland law society council member resigns as pressure mounts over chief exec’s reference for paedophile cousin

Philip Armstrong refers to society decisions ‘with which I cannot in all conscience agree’ in LinkedIn post

ArentFox Schiff opens in Silicon Valley with Reed Smith trademark team

US firm points to ambition to grow corporate and real estate offering alongside IP in new office as it takes on team of around 10 attorneys and paralegals

AI workforce training platform Skillsoft names former Pegasystems GC as CLO

Matthew Cushing replaces interim legal chief Scott Semel

The Firms Leading on Female Equity Partners as UK Representation Inches Up

The Firms Leading on Female Equity Partners as UK Representation Inches Up

At Supreme Court, Colorado County Fights to Maintain Climate Suit Against Big Oil

'Just a Lawyer Again': Judge Brian Rickman's Return to Client Advocacy

34-Lawyer IP Litigation Team Heads to Brown Rudnick From HSF Kramer

OpenAI to Pay $3.2 Million Over Alleged Preference for Foreign Workers

Critical Mass With Law.com’s Ellen Bardash: Gilead Wins Liability Ruling Over Past HIV Drug Alternative, Algorithmic Pricing Suit

Against Hotel Casinos Revived by Third Circuit

Bar Exam Test-Taker Sues Over Medical Response, as 'Stop the Clock' Effort Continues

Maharashtra bans non-dairy paneer for one year

Shiv Sena dispute: Supreme Court bats for clear criteria to determine majority in political party

Will UPI transactions over ₹2,000 soon attract merchant fee?

The Figure in the Fog by Manini Brar: An evening of legal storytelling

Bail for the powerful, bars for the poor

Pre-2015 unilateral arbitrator appointments valid if contract permitted it: Bombay High Court

Delhi High Court seeks Centre’s reply on PIL seeking automatic TDS refunds for non-taxable individuals

Bapsy Dastur joins DSK Legal UAE as a Partner

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : August 5, 2026Links to reports of August 5 :News Outlets Can Report Court

Links to reports of August 5 :News Outlets Can Report Court Proceedings Without Sharing Audio-Video Clips : Supreme Court ClarifiesSupreme Court Acquits Murder Convict After 22 Years In Jail, Flags Collective Failure Of Criminal Justice System'Tomorrow Gen Alpha, Beta Will Come' : Petitioner Urges...

When Can ECI Choose Not To Hold Bye-Election? Supreme Court To Interpret S.151A RP Act

When Can ECI Choose Not To Hold Bye-Election? Supreme Court To Interpret S.151A RP Act

Shiv Sena Case | Political Party's Decision Must Prevail Over Legislative Party's Majority, Says Supreme Court In Hearing

Shiv Sena Case | Political Party's Decision Must Prevail Over Legislative Party's Majority, Says Supreme Court In Hearing

LiveLaw Daily | Nitin Gadkari Deepfakes| Abhishek Banerjee| Senthil Balaji| Muthanga Case & more

LiveLaw Daily | Nitin Gadkari Deepfakes| Abhishek Banerjee| Senthil Balaji| Muthanga Case & more

Comprehensive/Package Motor Insurance Covers Vehicle Occupants: Supreme Court Explains Different Types Of Policies

Comprehensive/Package Motor Insurance Covers Vehicle Occupants: Supreme Court Explains Different Types Of Policies

Judgments Are Retrospective Unless Expressly Made Prospective : Supreme Court

Judgments Are Retrospective Unless Expressly Made Prospective : Supreme Court

Central Excise | 'Mere Grouping And Unpacking Does Not Attract Excise Duty', Supreme Court Dismisses Revenue's ₹17.86 Crore

The Supreme Court on Wednesday (August 5) held that a mere grouping and fitting together of imported photocopier modules for dispatch to customers...

Telangana High Court Rejects Plea Challenging Election Of BRS MLA KT Rama Rao

Tree Officer Can't Permit Tree Felling Merely Because They Obstruct Building Entrance: Delhi High Court Holds Two Officials Guilty Of Contempt

Proof Of Saptapadi Ceremony Not Required At Cognizance Stage In Bigamy Complaint: Uttarakhand High Court

ArentFox opens in Silicon Valley with Reed Smith trademark team

US firm points to ambition to grow corporate and real estate offering alongside IP in new office as it takes on team of around 10 attorneys and paralegals

The Architecture of Trust: The Supreme Court’s Interpretation of India’s Mutual Fund Framework

ECIR can be challenged under Article 226: Karnataka High Court in Gameskraft vs ED case

Construct women's washrooms, install sanitary pad vending machines in police stations: Delhi High Court

Call for Papers: NLUO CPAJ Newsletter, Volume IV

Jammu court seeks police report in ₹550-crore Vaishno Devi silver pilferage case

Uttarakhand Bar Council members move Supreme Court against how BCI implemented women's quota in State Bar Councils

Everybody filing PIL for publicity: Delhi High Court rejects plea for parliament security review

Delhi High Court orders takedown of derogatory content on PhysicsWallah founder Alakh Pandey

Gone are the days when risk of contempt case sent shivers down one's spine: Madras High Court

States can't cite financial burden to oppose higher retirement age for judges: Supreme Court

Delhi High Court refuses to entertain PIL seeking job-oriented courses in educational institutions

Spotlight: Supreme Court Justice Ujjal Bhuyan

Listen to them, understand why they are shouting: Supreme Court on plea for action against CJP protestors

Officials giving false information to government lawyers can amount to contempt of court: Madras HC

Khaitan & Co, JSA act on Arboreal ₹230 crore Series A fundraise

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, Trilegal, A&O Shearman act on Adani Energy Solutions ₹3,500 crore QIP

Bill To Increase Supreme Court Judge Strength Brought After CJI's Letter To PM : Law Minister Tells Rajya Sabha

Bill To Increase Supreme Court Judge Strength Brought After CJI's Letter To PM : Law Minister Tells Rajya Sabha

Cheque Dishonour | Defence That Complainant Lacks Financial Capacity Ought To Be Raised In Accused's Reply Notice : Supreme Court

Cheque Dishonour | Defence That Complainant Lacks Financial Capacity Ought To Be Raised In Accused's Reply Notice : Supreme Court

Order 18 Rule 17 CPC | Parameters On Recall Of Witness : Supreme Court Explains

Order 18 Rule 17 CPC | Parameters On Recall Of Witness : Supreme Court Explains

Is Partial Relaxation For Certain Crackers Possible Regarding Noise Levels? Supreme Court Asks CPCB

Is Partial Relaxation For Certain Crackers Possible Regarding Noise Levels? Supreme Court Asks CPCB

Failure To Add Company As Accused In Cheque Dishonour Case Can't Be Cured By Summoning It Under S.319 CrPC : Supreme Court

Failure To Add Company As Accused In Cheque Dishonour Case Can't Be Cured By Summoning It Under S.319 CrPC : Supreme Court

BREAKING| States Cannot Cite Financial Burden To Oppose Raising Judicial Officers' Retirement Age : Supreme Court

Allahabad High Court Asks UP Govt To Fix Conflict In Limitation Period For Recovering Panchayat Fund Losses From Pradhan

'Motivated': HP High Court Rejects PIL Challenging Procurement Of Infosys Software For Cooperative Bank, Forfeits ₹2 Lakh Deposit

Drunken Driving Case: High Court Denies Bail To Haryana Cop Accused Of Running Over Woman

Anthropic Hires Former CA Supreme Court Justice Tino Cuéllar in Global Policy Role

Employee Who Accepts Benefits Of Resignation Cannot Later Revoke It Claiming Its Acceptance Was Invalid : Supreme Court“He

“He cannot have his cake and eat it too," the Court observed, saying that the employee's conduct precluded him from challenging the acceptance of his resignation.

Supreme Court Acquits Murder Convict After 22 Years In Jail, Flags Collective Failure Of Criminal Justice System

Supreme Court Acquits Murder Convict After 22 Years In Jail, Flags Collective Failure Of Criminal Justice System

LiveLaw Breaking News Alerts: 5 August 2026

LiveLaw Breaking News Alerts: 5 August 2026

News Outlets Can Report Court Proceedings Without Sharing Audio-Video Clips : Supreme Court Clarifies

News Outlets Can Report Court Proceedings Without Sharing Audio-Video Clips : Supreme Court Clarifies

"Heavens Won't Fall If Vande Mataram Is Sung In Madrasas": Calcutta High Court Orally Remarks

"Heavens Won't Fall If Vande Mataram Is Sung In Madrasas": Calcutta High Court Orally Remarks

'Sought To Negate Court Orders': Karnataka High Court Strikes Down State Laws Denying Pension Benefits To Private Aided School Employees

Rajasthan High Court Grants First Parole To Asaram After Over 13 Years In Jail, Says State's Objections 'Figments Of Imagination'

LiveLaw Karnataka High Court Weekly Round Up: July 27 - August 2, 2026

Khaitan & Co advises BNP Paribas Cardif on stake acquisition in IndiaFirst Life Insurance

Trilegal advises PNG Jewellers on ₹700 crore QIP

CMS INDUSLAW acts on Axis Finance $41 million NCD issuance

Legacy Law Offices acts on Apar Advertisers IPO

Facing serious trouble due to right to be forgotten judgment: Indian Kanoon tells Delhi High Court

Don’t tell married daughters to adjust; take cruelty complaints seriously: Allahabad High Court

Can Hindu monk's kin claim compensation for his death in motor accident? Karnataka HC answers

Solid Waste Rule violations: Supreme Court asks Centre to frame compensation guidelines, lays down 8 principles

Remarks in court become viral on social media before the judge even reaches home: Justice Vikram Nath

22 years erased from a person’s life: Supreme Court acquits man convicted of murder on “shaky” testimony