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Bombay High Court: Contractually authorised unilateral appointment of arbitrator not void ab initio in pre-Section 12(5) arbitrations

The Court clarified that appointments made unilaterally without contractual authority or consent would be void, subject to the Court’s clarification regarding unsuccessful prior challenges. The post Bombay High Court: Contractually authorised unilateral appointment of arbitrator not void ab initio in pre-Section 12(5) arbitrations appeared first on SCC Times.

President Trump signs new birthright citizenship and “birth tourism” orders

Plus, the next great First Amendment battleground is on the back of your car.

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co Strengthens its International Arbitration Practice with the Appointment of Shaneen Parikh as Partner in Mumbai

Shaneen Parikh is a dual qualified Advocate and Solicitor with over three decades of experience in complex disputes, very often with cross-border dimensions. The post Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co Strengthens its International Arbitration Practice with the Appointment of Shaneen Parikh as Partner in Mumbai appeared first on SCC Times.

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas acts as Indian legal counsel to Manipal Health Enterprises Limited on its IPO

The Company operates India’s largest multispecialty hospital network by bed capacity and the second largest hospital chain by number of hospitals. The book running lead managers on this deal were Kotak Mahindra Capital Company Limited, Axis Capital Limited, Goldman Sachs (India) Securities Private Limited, Jefferies India Private Limited, J.P. Morgan India Private Limited, UBS Securities India Private Limited and DBS...

Retrospective Amendments in Tax Law cannot Befall Penal Consequences: Supreme Court Ushers “Fairness” in Fiscal Laws

by Tarun Jain* The post Retrospective Amendments in Tax Law cannot Befall Penal Consequences: Supreme Court Ushers “Fairness” in Fiscal Laws appeared first on SCC Times.

When Justice Demands Closure, Criminal Proceedings Need Not Continue; Allahabad HC Quashes POCSO FIR

The Allahabad High Court quashed FIR under the POCSO Act, holding that continuation of the criminal proceedings would serve no fruitful purpose in the peculiar facts of the case. The post When Justice Demands Closure, Criminal Proceedings Need Not Continue; Allahabad HC Quashes POCSO FIR appeared first on SCC Times.

NALSAR | 19th Justice Bodh Raj Sawhny Memorial Moot Court Competition, 2026

Organised in collaboration with the Justice Bodh Raj Sawhny Memorial Trust, and supported by the Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy, the BRS Moot has evolved into one of the most awaited constitutional law moots in the country. The post NALSAR | 19th Justice Bodh Raj Sawhny Memorial Moot Court Competition, 2026 appeared first on SCC Times.

Delhi High Court refuses anticipatory bail to man allegedly impersonating civil servant and Patna High Court Judge; Expresses concern over Police inaction

Delhi High Court expressed surprise that, despite the repeated dismissal of the accused’s anticipatory bail applications, including by the Supreme Court, the local police appeared to have taken no steps to arrest him. The Court observed that such inaction conveyed an impression that the accused was being helped and that “there is something more that meets the eye”. The post...

Smartworld Orchard Homebuyers Get Relief as Developer Undertakes Before NCDRC Not to Cancel Allotments Without Leave

The NCDRC admitted two consumer complaints citing allegations of misrepresentation, an improperly procured Occupation Certificate, and arbitrary demands by the developer. The developer undertook not to cancel any complainant's allotment without the Commission's leave, granting homebuyers interim protection, with the matters listed for 26 October 2026. The post Smartworld Orchard Homebuyers Get Relief as Developer Undertakes Before NCDRC Not to...

S&R Associates advises UltraTech Cement on INR 50 billion listed NCD issuance through private placement

S&R Associates advised UltraTech Cement Limited on its INR 50 billion issuance of listed non-convertible debentures through private placement. The post S&R Associates advises UltraTech Cement on INR 50 billion listed NCD issuance through private placement appeared first on SCC Times.

Supreme Court: Appeal under Section 54, Land Acquisition Act challenging statutory benefits attracts ad valorem court fee

Supreme Court has ruled that appeals under Section 54, Land Acquisition Act challenging statutory benefits such as solatium, additional amount and statutory interest attract ad valorem court fee, holding that these benefits form an inseparable part of compensation. The post Supreme Court: Appeal under Section 54, Land Acquisition Act challenging statutory benefits attracts ad valorem court fee appeared first on...

Lok Sabha Passes Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026: Wide-Ranging Reforms for Digital Payments, Funds and Manufacturing

Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 seeks to replace the Income-tax (Amendment) Ordinance, 2026 and proposes amendments to the Income-tax Act, 2025, the Finance Act, 2026 and the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007. The post Lok Sabha Passes Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026: Wide-Ranging Reforms for Digital Payments, Funds and Manufacturing appeared first on SCC Times.

Registered Sale Deed Cannot Be Contradicted by an Unregistered Agreement; Trial Court Cannot Act as a Mere Post Office of the Prosecution: Bombay High Court

The Court held that a registered sale deed supported by receipt of consideration and transfer of title cannot be contradicted by an unregistered agreement, and in the absence of dishonest intention from inception, no offence of cheating under Section 420 IPC is made out. The post Registered Sale Deed Cannot Be Contradicted by an Unregistered Agreement; Trial Court Cannot Act...

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. advises Mubadala on Manipal Health Enterprises’ IPO

The equity shares of Manipal Health Enterprises Limited were listed on BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited on 5 August 2026. The post Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. advises Mubadala on Manipal Health Enterprises’ IPO appeared first on SCC Times.

Why FSSAI Is Acting Against ‘Rum-Flavoured Rum’ and ‘Whisky-Flavoured Whisky’

FSSAI has clarified that it does not prohibit permissible flavouring substances in alcoholic beverages, but objects to the practice of adding “rum flavour” to rum or “whisky flavour” to whisky, where such characteristics are expected to arise naturally from the manufacturing process. The post Why FSSAI Is Acting Against ‘Rum-Flavoured Rum’ and ‘Whisky-Flavoured Whisky’ appeared first on SCC Times.

“Not Only Shocking but also Alarming”: SC Flags Illegal Coaching Centres Operating in Jaipur’s Residential Areas; Launches Pan-India Crackdown

The Court granted 1 final opportunity to the defaulting States, that had failed to deposit the earlier costs of ₹50,000 were granted to deposit enhanced costs of ₹1,00,000 by 5 August 2026, failing which contempt proceedings would follow. The post “Not Only Shocking but also Alarming”: SC Flags Illegal Coaching Centres Operating in Jaipur’s Residential Areas; Launches Pan-India Crackdown appeared...

MP HC: Marriage or Divorce Cannot Be Performed Through a Notarised Agreement

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has clarified that neither marriage nor divorce can be legally effected through a notarised agreement under Hindu The post MP HC: Marriage or Divorce Cannot Be Performed Through a Notarised Agreement appeared first on SCC Times.

When Lis Pendens Defeats the Bona Fide Purchaser: Re-examining the Rights of Transferees Pendente Lite in the Execution of a Decree for Specific Performance

by Madhushree G.S.* The post When Lis Pendens Defeats the Bona Fide Purchaser: Re-examining the Rights of Transferees Pendente Lite in the Execution of a Decree for Specific Performance appeared first on SCC Times.

Trump signs new orders limiting birthright citizenship weeks after Supreme Court loss

US President Donald Trump signed two executive orders Thursday directing federal agencies to withhold citizenship from certain children born on US soil, reviving a policy the Supreme Court rejected five weeks earlier and setting up a fresh test of how far a president may narrow a constitutional guarantee by decree. The orders follow the court’s […] The post Trump signs...

Stephenson Harwood points to disputes volatility as profits fall by 12%

Revenue dips by 2% to £303m as CEO cites timing of success-based fees

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Supreme Court Allows SIR Appellate Tribunal Judge To Approach Calcutta HC For Enhanced Security

Supreme Court Allows SIR Appellate Tribunal Judge To Approach Calcutta HC For Enhanced Security

Preventive Detention | Failure To Inform Right To Represent Fatal; It's Not Cured Even If Detenu Sends Representation: Supreme Court

Preventive Detention | Failure To Inform Right To Represent Fatal; It's Not Cured Even If Detenu Sends Representation: Supreme Court

Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Seeking FIR Against Justice Yashwant Varma Over Cash Row

Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Seeking FIR Against Justice Yashwant Varma Over Cash Row

Public Trusts Registered Outside MP Entitled To Exemption Under M.P. Accommodation Control Act : Supreme Court

Public Trusts Registered Outside MP Entitled To Exemption Under M.P. Accommodation Control Act : Supreme Court

'Totally Incompetent': Supreme Court Slams Chhattisgarh DGP In Custodial Death Case, Warns Contempt

'Totally Incompetent': Supreme Court Slams Chhattisgarh DGP In Custodial Death Case, Warns Contempt

Centre Notifies Appointment Of Judges For High Courts At Madras, Karnataka, Calcutta and Madhya Pradesh

Centre Notifies Appointment Of 9 Advocates As Additional Judges Of Calcutta High Court

'E.Coli Allegedly Found In Packed Lassi': Calcutta High Court Quashes Case Against Manager, Says Company Must Be Made Vicariously Liable

Centre notifies appointment of 6 lawyers as Karnataka High Court judges

Centre appoints Advocate Amit Lahoti as Madhya Pradesh High Court judge

Delhi High Court quashes criminal cases against Nestle over allegations of excess lead in Maggi

Centre notifies appointment of 5 permanent judges, 10 additional judges to Madras High Court

Delhi High Court slaps ₹30k costs on SpiceJet passenger for false hijack claim on X

Centre notifies appointment of 8 advocates as Calcutta High Court judges

Puzzled by law student's answers, Allahabad HC asks Law Commission to examine standards of legal education

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's wife withdraws divorce plea

NLSIR reveals theme for inaugural Chief Justice ES Venkataramiah Memorial Best Essay Prize

Can there be blanket ban on disclosure of personal information? Supreme Court on challenge to RTI amendment

Renukaswamy murder: Actor Darshan’s aides seek pardon to turn approvers before trial court

Politicians should hold their tongue: Karnataka HC slams BJP MLC N Ravikumar for calling IAS officer 'Pakistani'

Delhi court seeks police report in Harsh Mander plea for hate speech FIR against Himanta Biswa Sarma, Nishikant Dubey

Former CAM Disputes Partner Shaneen Parikh joins Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas as a Partner

Allahabad High Court raps BCI for delaying college's application seeking approval for 5-year law course

Women contractual employees entitled to 45 days' leave after hysterectomy: Kerala High Court

Supreme Court stays High Court cases involving challenge to Centre's Sahyog portal

Cheap publicity: Supreme Court dismisses plea seeking SIT probe into Justice Yashwant Varma episode

Supreme Court refuses to suspend jail sentence of Asaram Bapu’s son Narayan Sai in rape case

Supreme Court dismisses plea by 6 NEET candidates claiming discrepancies in OMR answer sheets

Supreme Court refuses to let Kent RO sell fans under KENT trademark

Rajani Associates acts on Silver Storm Parks IPO

Supreme Court forms coordination groups to tackle industrial pollution of Rajasthan water bodies

Kochhar & Co acts on Novargi Group - Cerec Metalform JV

Khaitan & Co advises Hindustan Composites on ₹370 crore sale of its friction business

SNG & Partners strengthens National Disputes Practice with acquisition of MRM Legal

Advocates can protest against arrests but can't prevent police from producing accused in court: Madras HC

Karnataka HC quashes cruelty case filed by woman against mother-in-law over denial of Ragi balls, nutritious food

Defamation case against Rahul Gandhi: Savarkar kin says cross-examination causing mental agony; seeks strict timeline

'Approach HC' : Supreme Court To NEET-UG 2026 Candidates Alleging OMR DiscrepancyThe Supreme Court today(August 7) disposed of

The Supreme Court today(August 7) disposed of a writ petition filed by six NEET UG 2026 candidates alleging discrepancies between the answers they had originally marked in their OMR sheets and the copies of the OMR sheets made available by the National Testing Agency (NTA) after the declaration of...

Advocates Cannot Prevent Police From Producing Arrested Lawyers In Court : Madras High Court

Advocates Cannot Prevent Police From Producing Arrested Lawyers In Court : Madras High Court

Supreme Court Refuses To Reject Election Petition Against Ex-Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel

Supreme Court Refuses To Reject Election Petition Against Ex-Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel

President Grants Assent To Law Penalising Obstruction To Vande Mataram Singing

President Grants Assent To Law Penalising Obstruction To Vande Mataram Singing

Grant Reservation To Military Cadets Disabled 40% Or More During Training Under Ex-Military Personnel Quota : Supreme Court To States/UTs

Grant Reservation To Military Cadets Disabled 40% Or More During Training Under Ex-Military Personnel Quota : Supreme Court To States/UTs

LiveLaw Breaking News Alerts: 7 August 2026

LiveLaw Breaking News Alerts: 7 August 2026

Unexplained Delay In Deciding Detenu's Plea For Release Renders Continued Detention Illegal: AP High Court

Delhi High Court Quashes Cases Over Maggi Noodles' Lead Content Allegations