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Government Extends Additional NPS Investment Choices to CAB Employees Covered Under NPS

The Ministry of Finance has extended two additional investment choices under the National Pension System to eligible employees of Central Autonomous Bodies The post Government Extends Additional NPS Investment Choices to CAB Employees Covered Under NPS appeared first on SCC Times.

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Retired before July 1? 6 month’s service from date of last increment entitles retiree to Notional Annual Increment: Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court held that employees who had rendered more than six months of qualifying service from the date of their last annual increment could not be denied the benefit of annual increment merely because they retired before 1 July. The post Retired before July 1? 6 month’s service from date of last increment entitles retiree to Notional Annual...

“Supreme Sacrifice Made”; SC Invokes Article 142 to extend extraordinary pension benefits to widow of Shaurya Chakra awardee, grants an additional ₹10 lakhs relief

The deceased had made the “supreme sacrifice” in the performance of his duty and had thereafter been posthumously decorated with the Shaurya Chakra, India’s third-highest peacetime gallantry award. The post “Supreme Sacrifice Made”; SC Invokes Article 142 to extend extraordinary pension benefits to widow of Shaurya Chakra awardee, grants an additional ₹10 lakhs relief appeared first on SCC Times.

Finance Act, 2025 Amendment prospective; No 10% penalty pre-deposit for appeals arising from pre-01-10-2025 GST proceedings: GSTAT

The Tribunal held that the proviso inserted to Section 112(8) of the CGST Act by the Finance Act, 2025 does not operate retrospectively. Since the proceedings had commenced prior to 01-10-2025, the appellant's vested right of appeal could not be burdened by a subsequently introduced condition requiring pre-deposit of 10 % of the penalty. The post Finance Act, 2025 Amendment...

Supreme Court Enhances Maintenance for Wife Undergoing Cancer Treatment and Minor Children; Rejects PF & ESPP Deductions as Permanent Charges

Supreme Court enhanced maintenance for a wife undergoing cancer treatment and her 2 minor children, holding that PF and ESPP deductions are benefits accruing to the husband and not permanent charges. The post Supreme Court Enhances Maintenance for Wife Undergoing Cancer Treatment and Minor Children; Rejects PF & ESPP Deductions as Permanent Charges appeared first on SCC Times.

Every awkward expression of admiration isn’t a crime: Karnataka HC quashes FIR against 21-year-old over one Instagram message

The High Court held that a solitary Instagram compliment, however inelegant, cannot be forced into the statutory mould of voyeurism, stalking, or insult to a woman's modesty without proof of the essential ingredients of those offences. The post Every awkward expression of admiration isn’t a crime: Karnataka HC quashes FIR against 21-year-old over one Instagram message appeared first on SCC...

Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice J.B. Pardiwala’s Expansive Career and Key Judgments

A 4th generation lawyer, Justice Jamshed Burjor Pardiwala assumed office as Judge of the Supreme Court of India on 9 May 2022 and is in line to become the Chief Justice of India in 2028 for a two-year and three months term from May 2028 to August 2030. The post Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice J.B...

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advises Book Running Lead Managers on IPO undertaken by Juniper Green Energy Ltd.

The Company is among the top 10 largest renewable independent power producers in India by total capacity as at March 31, 2026. The post Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advises Book Running Lead Managers on IPO undertaken by Juniper Green Energy Ltd. appeared first on SCC Times.

Appearing via video conferencing not a fundamental right: Allahabad HC imposes ₹6.7 Lakhs cost on man who filed several RTIs, refused to appear in person

The Court remarked that recently there had been instances where petitioners-in-person have not followed the decorum of the Court and acted in a hasty and unruly manner. They used the video recordings of court proceedings to malign the image of the courts. The post Appearing via video conferencing not a fundamental right: Allahabad HC imposes ₹6.7 Lakhs cost on man...

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. advises lead investors on US$120 million primary investment in River Mobility

The funding round saw participation from multiple domestic and international investors, including Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd., Toyota Ventures Frontier Fund I, L.P., Al-Futtaim Auto International LLC, Mitsui & Co., Ltd., Marubeni Ventures Inc. and Maniv Mobility II, L.P. The post Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. advises lead investors on US$120 million primary investment in River Mobility appeared first on SCC...

Staten Island judge issues temporary block on NY Mayor Mamdani’s pied-à-terre tax rollout

New York Supreme Court Judge Wayne Ozzi of Richmond County issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) on Monday blocking Mayor Mamdani’s pied-à-terre tax, a surcharge targeting high-value residential properties owned by non-primary residents that was set to take effect this month. The order demanded the administration stop publicly posting a Supplemental Roll detailing at least […] The post Staten Island...

Rights groups take Trump Administration to court over sanctions on the International Criminal Court

Four human rights organizations filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the Trump administration challenging US sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court (ICC), alleging that the measures unlawfully restricted their human rights, legal, and advocacy work. Human Rights Watch, the American Friends Service Committee, the Center for Constitutional Rights, and the Open Society Institute filed the lawsuit […] The post Rights groups...

Chhatrasal Stadium Assault Case: Unpacking Delhi HC’s Reasoning in the Sushil Kumar Bail Case

Delhi HC refused regular bail to Sushil Kumar, holding that hostile witnesses and the deposition of Ashok Dhankad did not amount to a genuine change in circumstances The post Chhatrasal Stadium Assault Case: Unpacking Delhi HC’s Reasoning in the Sushil Kumar Bail Case appeared first on SCC Times.

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advises Standard Chartered Bank and certain other lenders

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised Standard Chartered Bank and certain other lender(s) (Lenders) in relation to the fund-based and non-fund based facilities. The post Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advises Standard Chartered Bank and certain other lenders appeared first on SCC Times.

Clear AIBE Within 2 Years or lose right to practice: Allahabad HC clarifies rules for 2009-2010 onwards law graduates

For practicing in High Court such advocates having a provisional enrolment certificate issued by Bar Council of U.P. must also have provisional advocate roll of High Court, Allahabad or Lucknow The post Clear AIBE Within 2 Years or lose right to practice: Allahabad HC clarifies rules for 2009-2010 onwards law graduates appeared first on SCC Times.

Book Review | International Cybersecurity Law and Governance published by EBC: A Comprehensive Guide to Global Cyber Law

by Akhtam Yakubov* The post Book Review | International Cybersecurity Law and Governance published by EBC: A Comprehensive Guide to Global Cyber Law appeared first on SCC Times.

India dispatch: Supreme Court clarifies student protest order exposing flawed policing of dissent

Samridh Chaturvedi is a JURIST correspondent and a third-year law student at the School of Law, Christ (Deemed to be University) where he covers legal, policy, and human rights developments in India. The Supreme Court of India spent the last two weeks of July and the first week of August doing something it has done […] The post India dispatch...

Aperture to expand investment capacity of litigation funding platform to $1bn

Asset manager says its Litigation Finance Private Credit platform now has more than $600m in assets

BCLP adds London partner trio including global digital head

Hires from Crowell, Squire Patton Boggs and Baker Botts strengthen technology, employment and corporate practices

US firm Akerman appoints director of AI governance from software company Highspot

Michael Adler joins Akerman’s AI strategy platform and its corporate practice group as a partner in Washington

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Litigators of the (Past) Week: California Justices Reject Liability for a Drugmaker's Path Not Taken

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Delhi HC imposes ₹25k costs on litigant for seeking transfer of case based on trial judge's oral comments

Allahabad HC rejects PIL against Sambhal tehsildar's notice to mosque constructed on graveyard

BBC tax raid case: ITAT partly allows appeals, reduces taxable profit in India to 12 percent

Exclusive: The four law firms assisting FSSAI in its food safety action across India

Justices Sandeep Mehta and Vaibhavi Nanavati caution law students on social media, digital visibility at Parul University orientation

Where did burnt cash from Justice Yashwant Varma’s residence vanish? Judge’s panel has no clear answer

Exclusive: Rohan Jain, Kshitij Arora move from Shardul to Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas as Partners

Crèche facility under the new Labour Codes: Available to all employees or restricted to women?

Sword to kill mosquito: Bombay High Court again raps Tukaram Mundhe-led FDA over procedural violations

Can split in legislature party reflect in political party? Supreme Court asks in Shiv Sena symbol case

The Supreme Court shortcut: Why fresh law graduates skip the ground floor

Suprem Court Daily Round-Up : August 12, 2026Links to the reports of August 12, 2026 :President Grants Assent

Links to the reports of August 12, 2026 :President Grants Assent To Law Increasing Strength Of Supreme Court To 38Enquiry Necessary To Dismiss Employee For Suppression Of Criminal Antecedents : Supreme CourtCan Legislative Privileges Override Free Speech? Supreme Court 7-Judge Bench To Hear 2003 TN...

Allowing Legislative Wing Of A Political Party To Split & Topple Govt Makes Mockery Of Democracy: Shiv Sena UBT To Supreme Court

Allowing Legislative Wing Of A Political Party To Split & Topple Govt Makes Mockery Of Democracy: Shiv Sena UBT To Supreme Court

LiveLaw Daily | Justice Yashwant Varma| Ranya Rao| Krishna Janmabhoomi| Chhattisgarh Custodial Death

LiveLaw Daily | Justice Yashwant Varma| Ranya Rao| Krishna Janmabhoomi| Chhattisgarh Custodial Death

S. 14 Limitation Act | Time Spent In Winding Up Proceedings Cannot Be Excluded For Filing Recovery Suit : Supreme Court

S. 14 Limitation Act | Time Spent In Winding Up Proceedings Cannot Be Excluded For Filing Recovery Suit : Supreme Court

Supreme Court Grants Bail To Former Hazaribagh Deputy Commissioner Vinay Kumar Choubey In Land Scam Case

Supreme Court Grants Bail To Former Hazaribagh Deputy Commissioner Vinay Kumar Choubey In Land Scam Case

S. 9 IBC | Uncrystallized Damages From Breach Of Contract Not Operational Debt : Supreme Court

S. 9 IBC | Uncrystallized Damages From Breach Of Contract Not Operational Debt : Supreme Court

Interest Accumulated In Suspense Account After NPA Classification Remains Recoverable As Part Of "Debt" : Supreme Court The

The Supreme Court on Wednesday (August 12) held that an interest accumulated in a separate suspense account, pursuant to the declaration of the...

Supreme Court Orders CBI Probe Into Chhattisgarh Custodial Death, Grants ₹25 Lakh Compensation To Kin

LiveLaw High Courts Daily Highlights: August 12, 2026

Whether Marital Discord Can Be Dragged Into POSH Proceedings? Allahabad High Court To Examine; Grants Relief To Husband

RTE Reimbursement Delays: Bombay High Court Directs Maharashtra Govt To Review Mechanism, Prescribe Timelines

Pizza giant Papa Johns reappoints legal chief amid leadership reshuffle

Caroline Miller Oyler resumes legal duties as GC John Matter moves to chief development officer role

Court can't create Section 377 IPC-like offence in BNS: Delhi High Court

Telangana HC refuses to quash criminal trespass case against actors Rana Daggubati, D Venkatesh

Call for papers: NLUO CDLA's international conference on Law, Technology and Inclusive Futures

Priest murder case: Karnataka HC quashes appointment of Special Public Prosecutor at complainant's request

"Big shocker": Delhi court on NEET UG paper leak chargesheet, witness names being revealed in media

Allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma proven: Judges' panel finds interference with evidence, no explanation for cash

Kerala HC quashes refusal to renew FCRA certificates of 2 NGOs over Vizhinjam protest funding claims

iProbono India is looking to hire a Program Officer in Delhi

Kent RO tells Delhi HC it will withdraw ads against Urban Company's water purifier

SAT questions SEBI’s 2-month securities market ban on Zee Entertainment

Introducing Agentic AI in Law

Calcutta HC pulls up advocate for using slang against judge, asks him to apologise

Supreme Court refuses to issue uniform policy against demolition of long-standing properties, asks States to consider

Delhi Riots: Police to appeal against acquittal of 6 persons in IB officer Ankit Sharma murder case

Gold smuggling case: Karnataka HC tells CISF to furnish airport CCTV footage to Ranya Rao

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Supreme Court agrees to hear plea flagging disruption of essential services during protests

Karnataka HC quashes notices issued by police against Cloudnine Hospital after surgery resulted in death

Supreme Court moots dedicated afternoon slot to hear long-pending Constitution Bench matters

Newly admitted students of IIULER Goa subjected to ragging

BREAKING| Lok Sabha Inquiry Committee Indicts Justice Yashwant Varma, Says No Explanation For Huge Cash Bundles At HomeThe

The Committee termed Justice Varma's explanations to be "evasive and unsatisfactory".

CPC | Separate Appeals Not Required Against Common Judgment Deciding Suit & Counterclaim : Supreme Court

CPC | Separate Appeals Not Required Against Common Judgment Deciding Suit & Counterclaim : Supreme Court

Lok Sabha Refers FCRA Amendment Bill 2026 To JPC

Lok Sabha Refers FCRA Amendment Bill 2026 To JPC

Supreme Court Allows NGO To Approach Govts With Plea Seeking Balanced Demolition Policy Ensuring Shelter Rights' Protection

Supreme Court Allows NGO To Approach Govts With Plea Seeking Balanced Demolition Policy Ensuring Shelter Rights' Protection

Krishna Janmabhoomi Case : Supreme Court Plans To Remand To High Court Dispute Over Who Represents All Devotees

Krishna Janmabhoomi Case : Supreme Court Plans To Remand To High Court Dispute Over Who Represents All Devotees

Can States Impose Additional Levy On Sales Tax? Supreme Court 7-Judge Bench To Hear On September 22

Can States Impose Additional Levy On Sales Tax? Supreme Court 7-Judge Bench To Hear On September 22

Arbitration | Post-Award Section 9 Application By Unsuccessful Party Maintainable In Exceptional Cases : Supreme Court The Supreme

The Supreme Court on Tuesday (August 11) held that to prevent an award holder's enrichment of a bank guarantee while an award was under challenge, an...

Trademark Suit | Defendant Can Cross-Examine Plaintiff On Period Of Brand Use Though Written Statement Not On Record : Supreme Court

Enquiry Necessary To Dismiss Employee For Suppression Of Criminal Antecedents : Supreme Court

Subsistence Of Wife's First Marriage Not Always Bar To Maintenance From Second Husband: P&H High Court

Tamil Nadu Waqf Board Can't Appoint Muttawali For Waqf Properties Covered By Deeds, Decrees & Court Orders: Madras High Court Full Bench

Amid ABA Battle With Trump, DOJ Says Executive Privilege Extends to Outside Advisers

Amid ABA Battle With Trump, DOJ Says Executive Privilege Extends to Outside Advisers

Meet the Judges: Flurry of New Additions Hits Cook Circuit and 1st District Appellate Courts

Law Firms Target AI Skills, First-Gen Connections in Summer Training Programs

SEC Accounting Fraud Unit Puts 'Back-to-Basics' Enforcement Into Action, Lawyers Say

Texas Trial Firm Set to Pay Associates a Third Round of 2026 Bonuses

New Battle Ground? Jack Daniel's Ruling Raises Bar for Trademark Tarnishment Claims

'I’m Seeing a Lot More Deals': New Reforms Are a Boon for Florida Lawyers

Justice Yashwant Varma Inquiry Report To Be Tabled In Lok Sabha TodayThe report of the three-member Inquiry Committee

The report of the three-member Inquiry Committee that investigated allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma, former Judge of the Allahabad and Delhi High Courts, is set to be tabled in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, bringing the controversial 'cash-at-home' case formally before Parliament.The report,...

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : Augsut 11, 2026

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : Augsut 11, 2026

NDPS Act | Accused Move Karnataka High Court Against Counting 'Non-Drug' Parts Of Cannabis Plant, Packaging In Ganja Quantity

Valmiki Corporation Scam: Karnataka High Court Relaxes Bail Condition Of Minister B Nagendra Allowing Him To Travel Outside State

Russia appoints former CJI DY Chandrachud as arbitrator in dispute with Ukrainian bank