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Divided federal appeals court says Trump administration wrongly terminated climate funds

A divided en banc US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit ruled Tuesday that the Trump administration likely acted unlawfully when it terminated billions of dollars in Biden-era clean-energy grants. The ruling reinstated the core of a district court order that had barred the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from clawing the money back. The […] The post Divided federal...

HRW warns Israeli ambulance delays in West Bank endanger women in labor and children

Human Rights Watch on Wednesday condemned Israeli forces in the West Bank for blocking and delaying ambulances carrying Palestinians to hospitals with ‘appalling regularity’, including forcing a pregnant woman in active labor to deliver on the road in an incident that cost the infant’s life. In commenting on the severity of the situation facing expectant […] The post HRW warns...

UN rapporteur warns Cambodia faces intersecting human rights challenges ahead of elections

The UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Cambodia, Tom Andrews on Wednesday stated that Cambodia has multiple opportunities to improve the human rights situation and fulfill its human rights commitments despite persistent challenges such as the border conflict with Thailand and the cyber scam crisis. In a statement concluding his official […] The post UN rapporteur...

What is “trapped in amber”? An originalist explanation

Five South American nations arrest hundreds and seize illicit assets in landmark Amazon rainforest crackdown

Five South American countries on Tuesday announced a joint law enforcement operation targeting environmental crimes in the Amazon rainforest. The campaign, dubbed Operation Green Shield 2026, resulted in over 800 arrests and the seizure of hundreds of millions of dollars in timber, minerals, and livestock. The campaign was coordinated by the International Initiative of Law […] The post Five South...

Beyond the swing justice: majority makers, dissent bridges, and coalition drift on the Supreme Court

Supreme Court Restricts Sharing of Court Hearing Videos on Social Media; Recognised News Outlets Exempt

The Supreme Court has passed an interim order prohibiting the editing, uploading, reposting and monetisation of recordings of judicial proceedings on social The post Supreme Court Restricts Sharing of Court Hearing Videos on Social Media; Recognised News Outlets Exempt appeared first on SCC Times.

Tariff refunds reach $100 billion mark

Plus, a judge confirmed on Wednesday that TPS for Haitians has ended.

Justice Masih and Justice Bagchi’s candid talk on life and law with students at 5th Justice H.R. Khanna Memorial National Symposium

Justice Augustine G. Masih and Justice Joymalya Bagchi shared practical insights on advocacy, constitutional law, judicial independence, AI in the judiciary, legal ethics and the transition from law school to courtroom practice. The post Justice Masih and Justice Bagchi’s candid talk on life and law with students at 5th Justice H.R. Khanna Memorial National Symposium appeared first on SCC Times.

Adv. Balasaheb Apte College of Law, Mumbai | 14th Annual Adv. B. P. Apte Memorial National Mock Trial, Moot Court & Judgment Writing Competition, 2025

Adv. Balasaheb Apte College of Law, Mumbai, is organising the 4th Annual Adv. B. P. Apte Memorial National Mock Trial, Moot Court & Judgment Writing Competition, 2025, from October 9 to 11, 2026. The national-level competition provides law students with an opportunity to develop and showcase their advocacy, courtroom presentation, moot court and judgment-writing skills. The post Adv. Balasaheb Apte...

S. 197 CrPC Sanction Cannot be Decided Mechanically at Threshold in Police Assault Cases Requiring Trial: Kerala HC lets Army Sepoy’s Complaint Proceed

Kerala High Court ruled that the question of prior sanction under Section 197 CrPC must be deferred when the alleged misconduct of public servants and its nexus with official duty involve disputed facts. The Court held that police officers cannot invoke statutory protection as a blanket shield against allegations of unjustified violence and allowed the complaint to proceed. The post...

UN warns Israel strikes on Gaza classrooms endanger Palestine children

The UN on Tuesday warned that strikes on civilian infrastructure, including on active classrooms and school buildings, are endangering civilians in Gaza and putting humanitarian efforts to educate children under immense pressure. According to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), military attacks and strikes are persisting across Gaza, particularly in classroom […] The post UN warns...

“Golden Handshake” Ends Long-Running MAKAIAS Disciplinary Dispute; Supreme Court Awards ₹20.14 Lakhs in Full and Final Settlement to Employee

An Administrative-cum-Finance Officer of MAKAIAS challenged his compulsory retirement, alleging that the disciplinary proceedings were vitiated by bias on the part of the Director who acted as the disciplinary authority. The post “Golden Handshake” Ends Long-Running MAKAIAS Disciplinary Dispute; Supreme Court Awards ₹20.14 Lakhs in Full and Final Settlement to Employee appeared first on SCC Times.

Rights group calls on Pakistan to free removed Prime Minister Imran Khan after three years in jail

Amnesty International released a statement Tuesday calling for Pakistan to restore the legal rights of detained former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi Khan, urging authorities to end their prolonged isolation and guarantee them a fair and transparent trial in accordance with recognized international human rights standards. Amnesty International’s Acting Regional Director […] The post Rights group...

IDIA Karnataka to Host Two-Day Online Law School 101 Bootcamp

The bootcamp will be conducted by distinguished alumni of the National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore), who will share their experience and insights from academic, professional, and research pursuits. The post IDIA Karnataka to Host Two-Day Online Law School 101 Bootcamp appeared first on SCC Times.

UN experts call for accountability 20 years after killing of aid workers in Sri Lanka

UN experts on Tuesday called for the government of Sri Lanka to take accountability for the deaths of humanitarian workers killed 20 years ago in the town of Muttur after successive international investigations have concluded that there were reasonable grounds to believe that members of Sri Lanka’s security forces were responsible for the killings, yet those […] The post UN...

From Anti-Paper Leak Bill to a Digital Conduct Code for Lawyers: July 2026’s Biggest Legislative and Regulatory Developments

July 2026 saw a wide range of legislative and regulatory activity, including examination integrity reforms, judicial and governance measures, social security changes, business compliance updates, and notable initiatives by Bar Council of India impacting legal education, professional conduct and the regulation of the legal profession. The post From Anti-Paper Leak Bill to a Digital Conduct Code for Lawyers: July 2026’s...

Eviction appeal filed after over two years? Delhi Court refuses to condone delay; says ignorance of law no ground for extension of limitation

The Court observed that ignorance of law and bona fide mistake cannot be valid grounds for granting condonation of delay particularly when there is inordinate delay in filing the appeal.” The post Eviction appeal filed after over two years? Delhi Court refuses to condone delay; says ignorance of law no ground for extension of limitation appeared first on SCC Times.

Amnesty International demands China release activist arrested for Dalai Lama photo

Amnesty International on Wednesday urged Chinese authorities to immediately release a human rights activist who was detained for showing a photograph of the Dalai Lama in a monastery in Tibet, emphasizing that his detention violates fundamental rights to freedom of expression and religion. Zhang Yi, a prominent pro-democracy activist, was arrested on 28 July for […] The post Amnesty International...

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. Advises IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company Ltd. on Acquisition of Carmel Point’s stake in the Company by BNP Paribas Cardif

The transaction involved a unique pre-closing restructuring exercise, wherein Carmel Point India Investments Limited, a wholly owned special purpose vehicle of CPIL, underwent voluntary liquidation, followed by an in specie distribution of its assets, including its shareholding in IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company Limited, to its parent entity as a condition precedent to the proposed acquisition. The post Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas...

“Extremely Disconcerting”: Delhi HC Grants Bail After Confirming Prisoner’s Fracture; Orders Preservation of CCTV and Probe into Another Assault at Tihar

The Court directed the Jail Superintendent to preserve and produce within 1 week the CCTV footage relating to another alleged incident dated 27 June 2026 involving the appellant. The post “Extremely Disconcerting”: Delhi HC Grants Bail After Confirming Prisoner’s Fracture; Orders Preservation of CCTV and Probe into Another Assault at Tihar appeared first on SCC Times.

Lok Sabha Replaces 135-Year-Old Banking Evidence Law; Passes Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill, 2026

Lok Sabha has passed the Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill, 2026, replacing the colonial-era law and providing a modern framework for admissibility of electronic and digital banking records in legal proceedings. The post Lok Sabha Replaces 135-Year-Old Banking Evidence Law; Passes Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill, 2026 appeared first on SCC Times.

CAM advises Ice Make Refrigeration Ltd. and its promoters on investment by Galilei Holdings Co. Ltd. and other investors through a preferential issue of equity shares

The Company is listed on National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. and engaged in the business of manufacturing and supplying refrigeration products and equipment. CAM also advised the Company on a joint venture with Galilei. The post CAM advises Ice Make Refrigeration Ltd. and its promoters on investment by Galilei Holdings Co. Ltd. and other investors through a preferential issue...

Passenger Elevators Are Now “Common Carriers”: SC Sets New Heightened Standard of Care for Maintenance Contractors; Upholds NCDRC’s Apportionment of Liability

The Court held that a comprehensive maintenance contractor owes a heightened duty of care and where it is aware of a defect and fails to implement the necessary remedial measures or ensure safe operation, it is guilty of deficiency in service. The post Passenger Elevators Are Now “Common Carriers”: SC Sets New Heightened Standard of Care for Maintenance Contractors; Upholds...

Cabinet Approves Revamped Khelo India Scheme with ₹36,441 Crore Outlay Till 2031

Government has approved a revamped Khelo India Scheme and enhanced Assistance to National Sports Federations (ANSFs) with a combined outlay of ₹36,441 crore for 2026-27 to 2030-31, aiming to strengthen India's sports ecosystem from grassroots talent identification to Olympic preparation. The post Cabinet Approves Revamped Khelo India Scheme with ₹36,441 Crore Outlay Till 2031 appeared first on SCC Times.

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advises Valmet Flow Control Oy.

Valmet acquired Severn Group, a well-established industrial valve company specializing in severe service flow control solutions with primary manufacturing capabilities in the USA, UK and India. CAM advised on the India leg of the transaction. The post Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advises Valmet Flow Control Oy. appeared first on SCC Times.

30 to 40 Cases a Day: Madras HC Seeks Response from Bar Councils on Increasing Criminal Cases Against Practising Advocates

The Court held that while mere registration of an FIR does not attach stigma and every accused is presumed innocent, the increasing criminal cases involving practising advocates warrant institutional attention and policy consideration by the Bar Councils. The post 30 to 40 Cases a Day: Madras HC Seeks Response from Bar Councils on Increasing Criminal Cases Against Practising Advocates appeared...

Key Reflections on Justice HR Khanna

Justice A.G. Masih shares thought-provoking insights on judicial independence, constitutional values, technology, and the evolving justice system at the 5th Justice H.R. The post Key Reflections on Justice HR Khanna appeared first on SCC Times.

Federal workers file class action lawsuit over transgender health coverage ban

Five federal workers filed a proposed class-action lawsuit Monday against the Trump administration, alleging that a federal health insurance policy excluding gender-affirming care violates federal employment discrimination law. The complaint, filed in the US District Court for the District of Columbia, challenges an Office of Personnel Management (OPM) directive. The directive requires carriers in federal […] The post Federal workers...

Romania dispatch: government avoids international credit rating downgrade

Mihai Coca-Constantinescu, who holds an International and European Law LLB from the University of Groningen and an International Trade and Investment Law LLM from the University of Amsterdam, is a PhD candidate in Transboundary Legal Studies at the University of Groningen, based in the Netherlands, where he covers legal developments in Romania as a JURIST […] The post Romania dispatch...

BigHand acquires UK-based AI-powered legal pricing specialist Ayora

Deal builds on strategic partnership amid growing demand for AI pricing solutions

Wordsmith AI extends Series B funding round, raises another $14m

New investment led by Intact Private Capital takes total financing to more than $100m

‘HA!’: Trade Judge ‘Stunned’ With Feds’ Proposal on IEEPA Duty Refunds

‘HA!’: Trade Judge ‘Stunned’ With Feds’ Proposal on IEEPA Duty Refunds

Simpson Raids Kirkland to Launch in Chicago

The Law Firms Working With Tech Companies to Build Custom Tools

'Police the Market'? New SEC Enforcement Unit Targets Accounting 'Bad Actors'

Washington State Supreme Court Rules to Offer Diploma Privilege After NextGen Bar Exam Cancellation

Strong Results, Rising Risks: What Q2 Reveals About the Legal Market in 2026

Am Law 200 Law Firms Hit with Hefty Malpractice Claims in July, Law.com Radar Shows

Papa John's Dishes Up Strategy Role for Legal Chief as Competitors Take Bigger Bite Out of Pizza Chain

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : August 6, 2026Links to the reports of August 6, 2026 :Supreme Court Grants

Links to the reports of August 6, 2026 :Supreme Court Grants Interim Bail To Chhattisgarh Businessman In Alleged Manpower Commission Scam; Directs Him To Stay Outside StateJudicial Officers Are Not Government Servants; They Can Have Different Retirement Age : Supreme CourtSupreme Court Stays Arrest...

'Washed-Off Theory' Doesn't Apply While Deciding If Employee Is Fit To Be Retained : Supreme Court

Lucknow Fire Tragedy | Allahabad High Court Seeks Comprehensive Reply From UP Govt As State Says Fire Safety SOP 'Almost Ready'

No Beef Found, No Evidence Of Transport For Slaughter: Allahabad High Court Orders ₹4.75 Lakh Compensation Over Illegal Vehicle Confiscation

Karnataka High Court Refuses To Quash FIR Against Advocate Accused Of Seeking ₹50 Lakh To Bribe Judge For Bail

Holland & Knight targets defence work with debut in Alabama boomtown

Florida-based firm opens office in Huntsville led by former IP chair for Southeastern firm Bradley Arant Boult Cummings

‘It is taking opportunities which keep life exciting and every day different’: Luxury Law Awards lifetime achievement award-winner Kate Anthony Wilkinson

Mulberry Group's former group general counsel, Kate Anthony Wilkinson, reflects on her career and what success means as a lawyer

Sidley Austin adds 11-lawyer fund finance team in New York from Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

US firm continues hiring spree with two-partner group that includes a former co-head of legacy Cadwalader's fund finance practice

US district court patent filings hit 10-year high in 2025 - Lex Machina study

Apple, Samsung and Google were among the most active patent defendants last year

Paramount-Warner Bros Deal Gets Green Light from CMA and UK Government

Paramount-Warner Bros Deal Gets Green Light from CMA and UK Government

Akerman Taps Ex-Amazon Counsel for New AI Governance and Data Protection Role

Supreme Court seeks Centre's response on plea for CBI probe into breach of 1.5 lakh medical records

Delhi HC asks why Delhi Police didn't arrest man who impersonated judge, civil servant

How the structural paralysis of India’s judicial service recruitment is silently killing aspirants' faith

Karnataka High Court refuses to quash FIR against advocate involved in cash-for-bail scam

Bombay High Court says it will 'lay down law' that doctors can't go on strike

Is prior sanction needed to prosecute ex-civil servants for offences before 2018 amendment to PC Act? Delhi HC answers

Former High Court Chief Justice among 6 candidates for SCBA President

Allahabad High Court imposes ₹6.7 lakh costs on Hyderabad man for disturbing court proceedings

Shahdara Bar Association calls for boycott of two Karkardooma judges over misbehaviour with lawyers

Centre opposes income-based quota within reserved categories, says no creamy layer among SC/STs

POCSO case against father of minor cannot be settled by compromise with mother: Kerala High Court

Ajit Pawar plane crash: Family of deceased pilot moves Delhi HC for ₹85.6 lakh insurance money

Not courage, it's indiscretion: Justice Indu Malhotra on Justice Bhuyan's remarks on arbitration in India

We are creating organised urban slums: Punjab & Haryana HC on faulty town planning

Tryst with the Constitution: The 6-month exception for legislators

Trial court allowed victim to be humiliated: 5 highlights from Bombay HC verdict convicting Tarun Tejpal

'Are Political Parties Not Supposed To Follow Democratic Principles Like Other Institutions?' Supreme Court Asks In Shiv Sena

"Defection is a constitutional sin. But now it is a badge of honor", Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal argued.

'Perfect Victim' In Rape Cases Is A Myth; Women Deal With Trauma In Different Ways : Bombay High Court In Tarun Tejpal Case

'Perfect Victim' In Rape Cases Is A Myth; Women Deal With Trauma In Different Ways : Bombay High Court In Tarun Tejpal Case

Technology Fit For Judicial Use Only If It Improves Fairness & Access : Zambia Supreme Court Judge Abha Nayar Patel

Technology Fit For Judicial Use Only If It Improves Fairness & Access : Zambia Supreme Court Judge Abha Nayar Patel

National Highways Act | Reference Court Can Incidentally Determine Title For Compensation Entitlement : Supreme Court

National Highways Act | Reference Court Can Incidentally Determine Title For Compensation Entitlement : Supreme Court

LiveLaw Daily | Eknath Shinde| Tarun Tejpal| Sumit Roy| Judge Road Rage| Muthanga

LiveLaw Daily | Eknath Shinde| Tarun Tejpal| Sumit Roy| Judge Road Rage| Muthanga

'Reservation Not Only Based On Economic Status' : Centre Opposes Plea In Supreme Court For Income-Based Sub-Quota Within SC/ST/OBCs

'Reservation Not Only Based On Economic Status' : Centre Opposes Plea In Supreme Court For Income-Based Sub-Quota Within SC/ST/OBCs

Arbitration | Involvement In Performance Of Underlying Contract A Factor To Decide If Non-Signatory Bound By Agreement :

The Supreme Court on Wednesday (August 5) held that the involvement of a non-signatory in the performance of the contract would be a factor to...

Police Constable Can't Be Dismissed Solely On Conviction, Disciplinary Authority Must Consider Conduct Which Led To It: Allahabad High Court

PC Act | Strong Suspicion, Not Proof Of Guilt, Is Required At Stage Of Framing Charges: Allahabad High Court Refuses Relief To Ex-GST Officer

LiveLaw Breaking News Alerts: 6 August 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 Proposes Transferring Tamil Nadu Bribery Case Against ED Officer To Central Agency

Supreme Court Proposes Transferring Tamil Nadu Bribery Case Against ED Officer To Central Agency

Supreme Court Allows Asaram To Engage Caregiver In Prison; Deprecates Obtaining Of Parole From HC By Suppressing Plea In SC

Supreme Court Allows Asaram To Engage Caregiver In Prison; Deprecates Obtaining Of Parole From HC By Suppressing Plea In SC

Supreme Court Flags Coaching Institutes Running In Commercial Areas In Jaipur

Supreme Court Flags Coaching Institutes Running In Commercial Areas In Jaipur

Supreme Court Takes Note Of Lucknow Coaching Centre Fire, Issues Contempt Notice To LDA Vice Chairman

Supreme Court Takes Note Of Lucknow Coaching Centre Fire, Issues Contempt Notice To LDA Vice Chairman

Supreme Court Stays Arrest Of Abhishek Banerjee's Aide Sumit Roy In Salboni Land-grab case

Supreme Court Stays Arrest Of Abhishek Banerjee's Aide Sumit Roy In Salboni Land-grab case

Judicial Officers Are Not Government Servants; They Can Have Different Retirement Age : Supreme Court Though judicial officers

Though judicial officers are appointed by state government, they constitute a distinct and separate class: Court

Calcutta High Court Dismisses PIL Challenging WB 'Goonda' Law As Premature After State Says Bill Yet To Be Notified As Act

Actress assault in van: Kerala High Court refuses to suspend jail sentence of vehicle driver

Punjab and Haryana High Court denies bail to ex-Army man accused of spying for Pakistan

Bombay High Court sentences Tarun Tejpal to 10 years in jail in 2013 rape case

Sunjay Kapur family dispute: Supreme Court says mediation progressing satisfactorily

Kerala High Court orders Vigilance probe into alleged irregularities in Milma ghee supply to Sabarimala

Sayali Joshi joins Servier India as Legal & Compliance Director

Trilegal, Latham & Watkins, Goodwin act on Oxane Partners securing investment from TA Associates

Pinac advises Committed Cargo Care on acquisition of Ampersand Logistics

Khaitan & Co advises Algonomy on acquisition by Malaysia-based ADA

Luthra and Luthra celebrates Annual Day with Partner-level promotions

CAM Aviation Partner Anandita Kaushik joins Dassault Aviation

Supreme Court declines medical bail to Asaram but allows him to have caretaker in jail

NJA, GMU to conduct judicial workshop on Admiralty and Shipping Laws

From seed to scale: Great rebalancing of the shareholders' agreements

Supreme Court stays arrest of Abhishek Banerjee's aide Sumit Roy in land grab case

Lakhimpur Kheri violence: Supreme Court refuses to relax Ashish Mishra's bail terms

Judge With Miami Ties Targeted: Florida AG Adds Jurist to His Growing Impeachment List

Judge With Miami Ties Targeted: Florida AG Adds Jurist to His Growing Impeachment List

Milbank, Citing Client Demand, Offers Early Start Date For New Associates

The Former Quinn Emanuel Partner Building His Own Firm for the AI Age

Big Law's Entry-Level Hiring Declines for Second Consecutive Year

5th Circuit Nominee Defends Testimony on Forced Arbitration of Sex-Harassment Claims

Trump Crackdown on Transnational Crime Makes Business Thornier in Latin America

Netlist’s $897M Five-Year Samsung Deal Ends Long-Running Patent War

5th Circuit Sees Possible Record En Banc Activity in 2026