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Challenge brought to Trump’s new birthright citizenship order

Damascus court sentences Assad to death for the crackdown that started a civil war

A Damascus criminal court sentenced ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia Tuesday after convicting him of murder, torture, arbitrary detention, and crimes against humanity, the first judgment issued by Syria’s own courts against the head of a government that ruled the country for five decades and put down a 2011 uprising with […] The post Damascus court...

Court announces cases it will hear in November, including religious discrimination dispute

The court should hold oral argument outside of the capital

Türkiye enacts conditional legal framework for PKK members as ‘terror-free Türkiye’ process advances

Türkiye’s Parliament on Monday announced that it had passed a new law creating conditional legal mechanisms for certain members of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), a shift signifying advancing the government’s “Terror-Free Turkey” initiative and potentially opening a new phase in the country’s decades-long conflict with Kurdish militants. The Law on Strengthening National Solidarity and […] The post Türkiye enacts...

Weakening the protection against sex discrimination?

A reflection on John Roberts

Plus, what happened to Homer Plessy after Plessy v. Ferguson?

Call for Blogs | NLIU, Bhopal’s CCJC Blog Invites Submissions on Civil and Criminal Justice

NLIU Bhopal's Centre for Criminal Justice and Constitutionalism (CCJC) invites blog submissions exploring contemporary issues in civil and criminal justice. The post Call for Blogs | NLIU, Bhopal’s CCJC Blog Invites Submissions on Civil and Criminal Justice appeared first on SCC Times.

UN experts decry July surge in civilian casualties across Gaza and West Bank as humanitarian conditions continue to decline

UN experts on Monday decried the recent surge of violence and human rights abuses against civilians across Gaza and the Occupied West Bank, voicing concern that the human rights crisis continues to deteriorate at an accelerated rate, leaving civilians with no form of protection despite international appeals. Fifteen UN experts highlighted that, despite the US-backed […] The post UN experts...

Corporate & In-House News

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. represents High Point Supply Company LLC before Bombay HC in S. 12-A Commercial Courts Act matter

The judgment provides important guidance on the interpretation of the exception to mandatory pre-institution mediation under Section 12-A of the Commercial Courts Act. It clarifies that while the exception must be construed strictly, courts must assess urgency on the basis of the overall factual matrix rather than a narrow or merits-based inquiry. The post Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. represents...

Section 11 at the Threshold: When Courts May Refuse Appointment of an Arbitrator

by Dr. Rishabh Gandhi* The post Section 11 at the Threshold: When Courts May Refuse Appointment of an Arbitrator appeared first on SCC Times.

From Apology Emails to CCTV Timestamps: How the Bombay High Court read the evidence differently from the Trial Judge to Convict Tarun Tejpal

The High Court held that the victim's testimony was natural, credible and inspiring of confidence, while the trial court's appreciation of evidence was not only unreasonable but perverse, rendering its conclusions untenable and contrary to any possible view of the evidence. The post From Apology Emails to CCTV Timestamps: How the Bombay High Court read the evidence differently from the...

“Person” includes adults: Supreme Court directs States, UTs to register FIRs for every missing person, irrespective of age or gender

Supreme Court directed all States and Union Territories to strictly comply with its earlier direction to register an FIR upon receiving information regarding any missing person, clarifying that the direction applies irrespective of age or gender. The post “Person” includes adults: Supreme Court directs States, UTs to register FIRs for every missing person, irrespective of age or gender appeared first...

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas acts as Indian legal counsel to Lohia Corp Ltd. on its IPO

CAM also advised Amit Kumar Lohia and Gaurav Lohia, promoters of the Company, and certain other shareholders of the Company in their secondary Pre-IPO sale of Equity Shares of the Company aggregating to ₹2,949.50 million. The post Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas acts as Indian legal counsel to Lohia Corp Ltd. on its IPO appeared first on SCC Times.

Amnesty International warns of rising authoritarian risk in Zambia ahead of elections

Amnesty International on Monday urged candidates in Zambia’s upcoming August 13 general elections to show a clear and genuine commitment to reversing the nation’s troubling authoritarian slide, warning that persistent state crackdowns on free speech and peaceful assembly now pose a serious threat to fundamental rights in the tense run-up to polling day, on election […] The post Amnesty International...

Growing with the Profession: Mr Dhruv Malik’s Perspective on Competition, Arbitration and Insolvency Disputes

Interviewee — Mr Dhruv Malik1Interviewed by Ansh Goyal2 The post Growing with the Profession: Mr Dhruv Malik’s Perspective on Competition, Arbitration and Insolvency Disputes appeared first on SCC Times.

National Tribunals Commission, Data Grid and Uniform Appointment Rules: Lok Sabha Passes Tribunals Reforms Bill

The Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026 seeks to replace the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021 by establishing a National Tribunals Commission and introducing a common framework for appointments, tenure and service conditions across major tribunals. The post National Tribunals Commission, Data Grid and Uniform Appointment Rules: Lok Sabha Passes Tribunals Reforms Bill appeared first on SCC Times.

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advises Cornerstone Ventures Enterprise Tech Fund II on its investment in Groyyo Private Ltd.

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised Cornerstone Ventures Enterprise Tech Fund II on its investment in Groyyo Private Limited. The post Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advises Cornerstone Ventures Enterprise Tech Fund II on its investment in Groyyo Private Ltd. appeared first on SCC Times.

After 47 years, doubt prevails over conviction: Allahabad HC acquits husband in 1979 dowry death case

The Court noted that the presence of the appellant at the time of occurrence at the scene of crime has not been proved beyond reasonable doubt and no active role has been assigned to him and the chain of the evidence is not consistent only with the hypothesis of the guilt of the accused. The post After 47 years, doubt...

Trump order directs Justice Department to sue states over vaccine exemptions

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday urging states to scale back school immunization requirements and directing the attorney general to pursue litigation against states that fail to provide religious and medical exemptions. The order declares a set of “Gold Standard Childhood Vaccine Recommendations” that would reduce the list of diseases against which all […] The post Trump order...

Holland & Hart recruits three-partner patent team from Ashurst Perkins Coie

National US firm points to building destination IP practice as a strategic priority as trio joins in Denver

More Securities Class Actions Are About AI. Is This Just Another Trend?

Judge Scolds Luigi Mangione Counsel Over 'Reckless' Comments About Public Access

With an Aggressive Growth Plan, Benesch Looks to Solidify Foothold in Miami

Rule mandating uniform healthcare rates constitutionally valid: Centre tells Supreme Court

Digital rape: Allahabad HC orders inquiry against senior Ghaziabad police officers for not filing FIR

Supreme Court To Hear Bodh Gaya Temple Act Challenge After Sabarimala Reference Verdict; Posted In OctoberWhile deferring the

While deferring the matter pertaining to the Bodh Gaya Temple Act, 1949, the Supreme Court today indicated that the 9-judge bench verdict in the Sabarimala reference may come out by October 6 this year.A batch of pleas challenging the constitutionality of certain provisions of the Bodh Gaya Temple...

LiveLaw High Courts Daily Highlights: August 11, 2026

Madras High Court Defers Framing Of Charge In 'Cash-For-Vote' Case Against BJP's Nainar Nagendran, Others

Gibson Dunn, Davis Polk steer Intel's upsized $20bn stock offering

Gibson Dunn acts for Intel on first public share sale since 1971 as Davis Polk steers underwriters

Bird & Bird hires EY quartet to launch legal transformation team

Technology partner Shahin Baghaei joins with three EY colleagues as the firm looks to expand its legaltech and AI capabilities

Fieldfisher launches Berlin dispute resolution practice with partner hire

Benny Wünschmann joins from commercial law firm Flick Gocke Schaumburg as Fieldfisher’s seventh partner in the German capital

New ABA president pledges to protect voting rights as midterm elections loom

Ohio family lawyer Barbara Howard has succeeded Michelle Behnke at the helm of the American Bar Association

Is the Recruiting Target on Wachtell Partners Growing?

Is the Recruiting Target on Wachtell Partners Growing?

KPMG Withheld Information From Ashurst Perkins Coie in Whistleblower Investigation

HSF Kramer, Mayer Brown Targeted in Latest Law Firm Data Breaches

Judge Axes Bulk of Adani Case, Blasts DOJ Official for 'Lack of Respect'

BCI Asks State Bar Councils To Meet On August 16 To Prepare Panel Of 4 Women Members For

The panel will be forwarded to the Chief Justice of the respective High Court .

LiveLaw Daily | Janhvi Kapoor| Dhruv Rathee| Fake Advocates CBI Probe| Judges' Tax

LiveLaw Daily | Janhvi Kapoor| Dhruv Rathee| Fake Advocates CBI Probe| Judges' Tax

Supreme Court Directs Union To Consider Plea Seeking Mechanism To Block Illegal AI-Generated Or Doxed Content

Supreme Court Directs Union To Consider Plea Seeking Mechanism To Block Illegal AI-Generated Or Doxed Content

Centre Defends Clinical Establishment Rule In Supreme Court, Says It Curbs Excessive Pricing Of Medical Services

Centre Defends Clinical Establishment Rule In Supreme Court, Says It Curbs Excessive Pricing Of Medical Services

Insider Trading Presumed When Person Having Confidential Information Trades; Loss Or Profit Irrelevant : Supreme Court

Insider Trading Presumed When Person Having Confidential Information Trades; Loss Or Profit Irrelevant : Supreme Court

4-Steps To Test If Criminal Case Can Be Quashed Based On Defence Material Before Trial : Supreme Court Explains

4-Steps To Test If Criminal Case Can Be Quashed Based On Defence Material Before Trial : Supreme Court Explains

Supreme Court Restores Rape Case Acquittal As Forensic Evidence Contradicts Prosecution Version The Supreme Court on Tuesday (August

The Supreme Court on Tuesday (August 11) restored the acquittal of a man for an offence of rape of a minor, holding that the absence of blood on the...

No Inflexible Rule That Alibi Can Be Proved Only In Trial : Supreme Court Quashes S. 498A IPC Case Against BSF Personnel

Order 41 Rule 27 CPC | Supreme Court Explains Parameters To Decide Application For Additional Evidence

Principles Of Judicial Review In Exam Evaluation Disputes : Supreme Court Explains

'Supreme Sacrifice' : Supreme Court Grants ₹10 Lakh To Shaurya Chakra Awardee's Widow

Immediate FIR Must Be Registered For Every Missing Person, Irrespective Of Age Or Gender: Supreme Court Warns States

Delhi High Court Refuses Interim Entry To OCI Cardholder Facing Blacklisting Over Alleged Anti-India Activities

Police Refusal To Register FIR On Woman's Sexual Harassment Complaint Against Employer: Allahabad High Court Orders Inquiry By UP DGP

Madhu Kishwar moves Punjab & Haryana HC to quash case over her X post about PM Modi

If anything happens, you are responsible: Karnataka HC to Hindu Jagarana Vedike in plea to hold rally in Mysuru

Karnataka HC allows police to file chargesheet on disappearance of 21 stray dogs from DRDO township

Supreme Court acquits man accused of raping minor; flags HC's failure to consider medical evidence

The 'hands-off' doctrine in election disputes: A case for reconsideration

Can social media platforms suspend accounts based on copyright strikes? Delhi High Court to examine

Imarticus Learning acquires Singapore's BELLS Institute of Higher Learning for ₹800 crore; IC RegFin Legal, Pioneer Legal advise

Can oral observations by courts be commercially exploited, monetised? Supreme Court seeks response from MEITY, BCI

Aniket Sengupta joins Antares Legal as Partner

JSA, CMS INDUSLAW, Duane Morris & Selvam act on Globus Spirits ₹200 crore QIP

Hens are 'livestock' under MV Act; owner can claim insurance for loss of hens in road accident: Karnataka HC

Threats not made up, boost his security: Delhi HC to government on Pappu Yadav's plea for enhanced security

Supreme Court declines relief to TMC in bank account freeze case

Kerala HC asks State to consider ₹50k pension, special welfare fund for living freedom fighters

Zee Entertainment, Punit Goenka approach SAT against SEBI order barring them from securities market

Delhi HC asks Supreme Court and HC judges to share PAN details amid dispute over tax on allowances

If he is so influential, how is his office being demolished? Calcutta HC on claims against Abhishek Banerjee

NLIU Bhopal wins NLU Delhi's 1st National Trial Advocacy Competition

Alliance University holds anti-trafficking awareness programme with KSLSA, Maarga in Bengaluru

LawCare warns contacts of scam risk after data breach

UK mental health campaign group among more than 1,000 charities affected after specialist CRM supplier was hacked

Meet the Attorneys Behind Law Firm Private Equity-MSO Deals

Meet the Attorneys Behind Law Firm Private Equity-MSO Deals

'Good Blueprint': 1st Agentic AI Appellate Ruling Gives Companies Roadmap

GCs Are in the Driver's Seat, but They Have to Use the Leverage

$2.5B Settlement: A New Blueprint for Environmental Litigation?

GC AI Acquires Backend Software Company Jetify to Compete With Big Tech AI Platforms

Can Silicon Valley Keep Pace? Experts Warn Against Shutting the Door in US-China Tech Race

Announcing the 2026 Winners and Finalists for the New England Legal Awards