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SCC Online Blog India 13 Aug 2026, 06:30 PM

33rd M. C. Chagla Memorial Government Law College National Moot Court Competition, 2026: Registrations Open

Participation is restricted to bona-fide law students enrolled either in the 3-year L.L.B Law course, or the 5-year integrated Law course studying in India. Participation is limited to only one team per College or University. Cross College/University teams are strictly prohibited. The post 33rd M. C. Chagla Memorial Government Law College National Moot Court Competition, 2026: Registrations Open appeared first...

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SCC Online Blog India 13 Aug 2026, 06:00 PM

“Today’s opening reflects trust”: Minister Edwin Tong SC’s keynote at SIAC’s Delhi Liaison Office launch

Speaking at the inauguration of SIAC’s Delhi Liaison Office, Singapore’s Minister for Law and Second Minister for Home Affairs, Edwin Tong SC underscored the role of trust, rule of law and institutional cooperation in strengthening India-Singapore ties and advancing international arbitration. The post “Today’s opening reflects trust”: Minister Edwin Tong SC’s keynote at SIAC’s Delhi Liaison Office launch appeared first...

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SCC Online Blog India 13 Aug 2026, 05:30 PM High Court

“Exceptionally grave and egregious violation of constitutional rights”: All HC releases daughters confined by father for converting to Islam, orders 25 Lakhs compensation

The Court remarked that the daughters, despite being major, educated and legally competent women, were deprived of their liberty for a prolonged period, solely because they exercised their constitutionally protected freedom of conscience and chose to profess a religion different from that professed by their family. The post “Exceptionally grave and egregious violation of constitutional rights”: All HC releases daughters...

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SCC Online Blog India 13 Aug 2026, 05:00 PM

SIAC India Conference 2026 | In keynote address, CJI Surya Kant identifies four critical challenges shaping the future of international arbitration

Delivering the keynote at SIAC’s Annual India Conference 2026 - Delhi, CJI Surya Kant identifies four "stress tests" facing modern arbitration, from AI-generated evidence to arbitration’s growing resemblance to litigation, and argues that discipline, not new rules, is the answer. The post SIAC India Conference 2026 | In keynote address, CJI Surya Kant identifies four critical challenges shaping the future...

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SCC Online Blog India 13 Aug 2026, 04:30 PM High Court

Courts Can’t act as “Expert of Experts” in Academic Matters; SC sets aside All HC’s direction to Re-evaluate UPPSC 2016 Examination Answer Keys

The Court particularly disapproved of the manner in which the High Court had examined the disputed questions “as if it were an expert of experts” and concluded that the directions flowing from such examination were “clearly indefensible”. The post Courts Can’t act as “Expert of Experts” in Academic Matters; SC sets aside All HC’s direction to Re-evaluate UPPSC 2016 Examination...

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SCC Online Blog India 13 Aug 2026, 04:00 PM

Inquiry Committee Finds All Three Charges Against Justice Yashwant Varma Proved: Key Findings of the Report

Finding all three Articles of Charge proved, the Inquiry Committee observed that Justice Yashwant Varma failed to satisfactorily explain the presence of substantial currency notes, withdrew from the proceedings at the stage of defence evidence, and failed to exhibit the candour, transparency and institutional responsibility expected of a Judge. The post Inquiry Committee Finds All Three Charges Against Justice Yashwant...

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SCC Online Blog India 13 Aug 2026, 03:30 PM

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advises Warburg Pincus LLC on the sale of its shares in IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company Ltd. to BNP Paribas Cardif

The Company is a private life insurer registered with the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (“IRDAI”). The other shareholders of the Company include Bank of Baroda and Union Bank of India. The post Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advises Warburg Pincus LLC on the sale of its shares in IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company Ltd. to BNP Paribas Cardif appeared first...

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JURIST Global 13 Aug 2026, 03:20 PM

UNMISS condemns armed group violence that killed more than 60 civilians in Warrap State

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) on Tuesday has strongly condemned recent armed group attacks in Warrap State that left more than 60 civilians dead and at least 50 others injured, in what the peacekeeping mission has described as a deliberate assault on non-combatants that may amount to war crimes under international law. […] The post UNMISS condemns...

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SCC Online Blog India 13 Aug 2026, 03:00 PM Bombay High Court

Delay alone doesn’t defeat urgent interim relief: Bombay HC restores suit rejected under Section 12-A Commercial Courts Act

The High Court held that the enquiry under Section 12-A(1), Commercial Courts Act is limited to whether the suit genuinely contemplated urgent interim relief and that the plaint must be examined holistically without adjudicating the merits of the interim relief. The post Delay alone doesn’t defeat urgent interim relief: Bombay HC restores suit rejected under Section 12-A Commercial Courts Act...

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JURIST Global 13 Aug 2026, 02:37 PM

South Africa requests African states to pay repatriation expenses for 80,000 undocumented citizens

South Africa on Tuesday has appealed to its fellow African governments to cover the full cost of deporting more than 80,000 undocumented migrants from their respective countries, presenting each nation with a bill for the airfare, ground transport, and processing of its citizens currently detained or awaiting removal from South African soil. According to the […] The post South Africa...

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SCC Online Blog India 13 Aug 2026, 02:00 PM

Clarvis Legal LLP Expands Legal Footprint with Offices in New Delhi, Mumbai and Ahmedabad

The launch of Clarvis Legal LLP marks the evolution of a long-standing legal practice into an institutional, partner-led law firm established to address the increasingly complex legal and commercial needs of businesses, institutions and individuals. The post Clarvis Legal LLP Expands Legal Footprint with Offices in New Delhi, Mumbai and Ahmedabad appeared first on SCC Times.

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SCC Online Blog India 13 Aug 2026, 01:00 PM

From Kerala to Keralam: Parliament Clears Name Change Bill

Passed by the Lok Sabha, the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026 seeks to formally adopt ‘Keralam’ as the State's official name and provide for consequential amendments to the Constitution and existing laws. The post From Kerala to Keralam: Parliament Clears Name Change Bill appeared first on SCC Times.

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SCC Online Blog India 13 Aug 2026, 12:30 PM

S&R Associates Advises Brookfield India Real Estate Trust on INR 17 Billion Acquisition of Office Space in Mumbai’s BKC

S&R Associates is advising Brookfield India Real Estate Trust on its proposed INR 17 billion acquisition of 264,000 sq. ft. of institutional-grade office space in Mumbai’s BKC, in partnership with Prime Offices Fund. The post S&R Associates Advises Brookfield India Real Estate Trust on INR 17 Billion Acquisition of Office Space in Mumbai’s BKC appeared first on SCC Times.

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SCC Online Blog India 13 Aug 2026, 12:00 PM Supreme Court of India

Purpose of the trade is irrelevant once UPSI possession and trading are established: Supreme Court

The Court explained that Insider Trading, in essence, is a “dealing in a company’s securities having been informed by confidential information which is likely to affect the price of the securities in the market, once such information is made public”. The post Purpose of the trade is irrelevant once UPSI possession and trading are established: Supreme Court appeared first on...

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SCC Online Blog India 13 Aug 2026, 11:30 AM

Call for Papers: International Seminar on “GST 2.0: Next-Generation Reforms” at SGT University, Gurugram | 11—12 September 2026

Through keynote addresses, expert panel discussions, and research paper presentations, the seminar will critically examine GST 2.0 reforms, assess their socio-economic and entrepreneurial impact, identify persistent challenges, and explore future policy directions. The seminar seeks to generate actionable insights for building a more efficient, equitable, and growth-oriented tax ecosystem. The post Call for Papers: International Seminar on “GST 2.0: Next-Generation...

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SCC Online Blog India 13 Aug 2026, 10:00 AM

CAM acts advises The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America on divestment of its entire stake in Guardian India Operations Pvt. Ltd. to HCL Technologies Ltd.

HCLTech is a leading global technology company, home to more than 223,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around AI, digital, engineering, cloud and software, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. The post CAM acts advises The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America on divestment of its entire stake in Guardian India Operations Pvt...

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