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Amity Law School, Noida | 16th Paperless International Moot Court Competition, 2026

Scheduled for 8th October to 10th October, 2026, AIM 2026 will be conducted in offline setting at the Amity Law School Noida campus, providing participants with the invaluable opportunity for direct engagement and authentic mooting experiences. The post Amity Law School, Noida | 16th Paperless International Moot Court Competition, 2026 appeared first on SCC Times.

Saradha Chit Fund Scam | Supreme Court grants bail to Sudipta Sen after nearly a decade in custody

The Supreme Court, by order dated 9 May 2014 in Subrata Chattoraj v. Union of India, (2014) 8 SCC 795, had directed the transfer of investigation into the Saradha Chit Fund Scam and other chit fund cases from the State Police to the CBI. The post Saradha Chit Fund Scam | Supreme Court grants bail to Sudipta Sen after nearly...

“That Ship Has Sailed”: Delhi HC denies Default Bail to Lal Qila Metro Blast accused, Upholds 180-Day UAPA detention under Section 43-D

Delhi HC holds that UAPA accused are not entitled to default bail after 90 days, ruling that Section 43-D(2) permits detention up to 180 days even after BNSS replaced CrPC The post “That Ship Has Sailed”: Delhi HC denies Default Bail to Lal Qila Metro Blast accused, Upholds 180-Day UAPA detention under Section 43-D appeared first on SCC Times.

Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026 restricts State levies on Mineral Rights and Mineral-Bearing Lands

MMDR Amendment Act, 2026 restricts State levies on mineral rights and mineral-bearing lands, while protecting taxes and cesses already collected from refund claims. The post Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026 restricts State levies on Mineral Rights and Mineral-Bearing Lands appeared first on SCC Times.

“No longer a remote contingency, but an imminent and ever-present threat”: Rajasthan High Court directs 24×7 monitoring & rectification of its crumbling Central Dome

The Court observed that the cumulative effect of the foregoing deficiencies demonstrates a systemic failure in the upkeep, monitoring and timely rectification of a building that houses the highest constitutional Court of the State. The post “No longer a remote contingency, but an imminent and ever-present threat”: Rajasthan High Court directs 24×7 monitoring & rectification of its crumbling Central Dome...

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advises SBI Funds Management Limited on its IPO

SBIFM, which is the flagship asset management company of the SBI group, is the largest asset management company in India by quarterly average mutual fund assets under management. The post Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advises SBI Funds Management Limited on its IPO appeared first on SCC Times.

“Allegations not inherently absurd or improbable”: Why Madhya Pradesh HC denied relief to businessman Satish Sanpal in ₹21.55 Lakh IPL Betting Case

The Court stated that the contention that he was residing in Dubai since 2020 and had not visited India after March 2020 could not, by itself, furnish a ground for quashing the proceedings. The post “Allegations not inherently absurd or improbable”: Why Madhya Pradesh HC denied relief to businessman Satish Sanpal in ₹21.55 Lakh IPL Betting Case appeared first on...

RGNUL, Punjab | Call for Blogs on contemporary and emerging issues in competition law and consumer protection

The Centre for Competition and Consumer Protection Law is a research centre dedicated to advancing understanding and promoting awareness of competition and consumer protection laws. The post RGNUL, Punjab | Call for Blogs on contemporary and emerging issues in competition law and consumer protection appeared first on SCC Times.

Can trees standing on acquired land attract statutory benefits? Bombay High Court says executing court must interpret ambiguous decree to give true effect to it

The Court noted that the executing court cannot go beyond the decree; however, in the event of an ambiguity in the decree on material aspects, it is the duty of the Court to interpret the decree in the process of giving true effect to it. The post Can trees standing on acquired land attract statutory benefits? Bombay High Court says...

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advises Dhoot Transmission Ltd., a Bain controlled entity, on its IPO

The book running lead managers to the Offer were Axis Capital Limited, Jefferies India Private Limited, Kotak Mahindra Capital Company Limited, Nomura Financial Advisory and Securities (India) Private Limited, SBI Capital Markets Limited and 360 ONE WAM Limited. The post Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advises Dhoot Transmission Ltd., a Bain controlled entity, on its IPO appeared first on SCC Times.

“No dearth of financial resources, no obligation to aid the Court”: SC shuts down RIL’s latest attempt to reopen Excluded Evidence through Witness Testimony in 2005 Suit

Supreme Court held that the contents of documents already excluded from evidence cannot be introduced through oral testimony, while upholding the Bombay High Court’s redaction and imposing ₹10 lakh costs on RIL. The post “No dearth of financial resources, no obligation to aid the Court”: SC shuts down RIL’s latest attempt to reopen Excluded Evidence through Witness Testimony in 2005...

MAGLAW Law Journal, Panjab University | Call for Papers — Volume 5, Issue 2

MAGLAW is a bi-annual publication by the Department of Laws, Panjab University, Chandigarh, published since 2017. It operates as a peer-reviewed and refereed journal, following a rigorous evaluation and selection process for articles submitted by law students. The journal covers a wide range of legal subjects, including constitutional law, criminal law, international law, intellectual property, human rights, and more. The...

394 Entities, 36 Professionals: CBDT launches Nationwide Verification of Suspicious Foreign Remittances

Income Tax Department has launched a nationwide verification exercise covering 394 entities and 36 professionals after identifying suspicious foreign remittances linked to shell entities, non-filers and alleged bogus transactions. The post 394 Entities, 36 Professionals: CBDT launches Nationwide Verification of Suspicious Foreign Remittances appeared first on SCC Times.

Menaka Guruswamy’s Advice to Young Lawyers: Know Your Brief, Prepare & Be Heard | SCC Times Sidebar Tales

In Sidebar Tales Ep. 4, Senior Advocate Menaka Guruswamy shares practical advice for young lawyers. Watch the full conversation where she speaks The post Menaka Guruswamy’s Advice to Young Lawyers: Know Your Brief, Prepare & Be Heard | SCC Times Sidebar Tales appeared first on SCC Times.

Qualified on paper, not yet recognised in Law? Peshawar HC clarifies the role of Professional Registration

The respondent was initially placed at the top of the merit list for appointment as Sister Tutor (BPS-17). However, after the KPPSC deducted marks awarded for additional nursing qualifications, she fell out of the selection zone and another candidate was appointed in her place, leading to the present dispute. The post Qualified on paper, not yet recognised in Law? Peshawar...

Moore & Van Allen to debut in DC with hires from Seyfarth, Haynes & Boone

Elite Southeast firm targets government contracts work as it opens fifth office

Harvey enters into partnership with AI legal drafting platform Avvoka

Collaboration will enable Avvoka users to draft within Harvey’s AI platform

What the Writers Are Reading: Law.com Journalists on the Books They Love

What the Writers Are Reading: Law.com Journalists on the Books They Love

'No One Wants to Go First': The Waiting Game in Big Law

Judge, If Outside Election Window, May Preside Over Case Involving Political Party District Leaders: Judicial Ethics Opinion 26-15

India’s Trilegal Eyes Disputes Growth With Dedicated Mumbai Office

Prompt Injections Become Another Risk Courts May Have to Confront in the AI Age

Troutman Pepper Locke Sued for Discrimination, Retaliation After Associate Reported Alleged Billing Fraud

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : Augsut 20, 2026

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : Augsut 20, 2026

BREAKING | Supreme Court To Pronounce Judgment On Review Petitions Against 3-Year Practice Rule For Judicial Service Tomorrow

BREAKING | Supreme Court To Pronounce Judgment On Review Petitions Against 3-Year Practice Rule For Judicial Service Tomorrow

If Eknath Shinde Found To Have Defected, Basis For ECI Recognition Goes : ShivSena UBT To Supreme Court

If Eknath Shinde Found To Have Defected, Basis For ECI Recognition Goes : ShivSena UBT To Supreme Court

Caste Abuse Inside Enclosed Space Is Not SC/ST Act Offence : Supreme Court

Caste Abuse Inside Enclosed Space Is Not SC/ST Act Offence : Supreme Court

UP Gangsters Act Stillborn, Doesn't Create Any Offence; Perpetuates Violence On Unsuspecting Citizens : Supreme Court

UP Gangsters Act Stillborn, Doesn't Create Any Offence; Perpetuates Violence On Unsuspecting Citizens : Supreme Court

Mere Assault On Woman Without Specific Overt Act Towards Commission Of Rape, Is Not Attempt To Rape: Jharkhand High Court

LiveLaw High Courts Daily Highlights: August 20, 2026

Calcutta High Court Judge Recuses From Sujit Bose's Bail Plea After Counsel Tried To Access Case Record With Her Secretary's Help

Mother earning ₹1.5 lakh a month no ground to reduce father’s liability for child maintenance: Supreme Court

P&H High Court expresses concern over Senior Advocate's conduct after she accuses judge of bias in ex-DSP’s case

Woman serving family is homemaker irrespective of education, work status: Karnataka HC

Law does not bar live-in relationship between two men: Delhi HC in plea to let queer partners give medical consent

Union Cabinet approves bench at Ladakh for Jammu & Kashmir High Court

Right to marry is a human right: Madras HC suggests changes to Hindu Marriage Act to avoid obstacles to remarriage

Adhiraj Singh moves from MakeMyTrip to join Shaadi.com as General Counsel

Kerala HC bars lawyer from VC after he records, uploads court proceedings to his YouTube channel

RPNLUP denies irregularities in recruitment, files police complaint over defamatory press coverage

Quartet of firms steer Madison Air's $5.6bn acquisition of German fan-maker ebm-papst

Paul Hastings, Kirkland & Ellis and Hengeler Mueller guide Madison Air as Milbank advises ebm-papst's owner families

Bombay High Court upholds 0.25 percent IBBI regulatory fee on resolution plans under IBC

CAM, Khaitan, SAM, Latham act on Shiprocket ₹1,617 crore IPO

Plea in Supreme Court seeks CBI probe into Jharkhand Public Service Commission exam irregularities

Jharkhand High Court stays State order to cancel JPSC exams

Is English a non-indigenous language? Supreme Court asks in challenge to CBSE’s 3-language policy

Tryst with the Constitution: The many constitutional questions arising from the Samay Raina case

Supreme Court forms panel headed by former judge to probe police excesses against CJP protestors

Teach children to respect women instead of sending them for vacation class: Supreme Court

Elected authorities shouldn't jeer at courts: Bombay HC pulls up BMC for flouting earlier assurance

Jammu and Kashmir HC upholds 10-year jail sentence of 84-year-old godman for raping minor girl

Supreme Court stays HC judgment mandating copyright licence for music played through cable TV in hotel rooms

Centre clears appointment of 9 advocates as Punjab and Haryana High Court judges

Banning social media for children a policy decision: Delhi High Court asks Centre to examine PIL

Is this how you deal with customers? Calcutta HC to HDFC bank over blocking of Abhishek Banerjee’s account

Delhi High Court rejects Lalit Modi’s challenge to arbitral award over Vasant Vihar property

You either do politics or you do law: Senior advocate Rafique Dada

Supreme Court refuses RCom plea against invocation of ₹802 crore bank guarantees over unpaid spectrum dues

Tarun Tejpal moves Supreme Court challenging conviction in 2013 rape case

Essential in digital age: Supreme Court on PIL for compulsory sports in school, declaration of sports as fundamental right

PMLA verdict review petitions to be heard by new bench of Supreme Court

BREAKING| Supreme Court Forms 5-Member Committee Led By Ex-SC Judge Subhash Reddy To Probe Student Protest Violence

BREAKING| Supreme Court Forms 5-Member Committee Led By Ex-SC Judge Subhash Reddy To Probe Student Protest Violence

CJAR Calls For FIR Against Yashwant Varma Over Cash Row

CJAR Calls For FIR Against Yashwant Varma Over Cash Row

'How English Can Be Treated As Non-Native?' : Supreme Court Urges CBSE To Revisit Language Policy, Suggests Relaxation For Class 6

'How English Can Be Treated As Non-Native?' : Supreme Court Urges CBSE To Revisit Language Policy, Suggests Relaxation For Class 6

Supreme Court Bench Hearing PMLA Review Batch Reconstituted By Parties' Consent; Justices Bhuyan & NK Singh Replaced

Supreme Court Bench Hearing PMLA Review Batch Reconstituted By Parties' Consent; Justices Bhuyan & NK Singh Replaced

Tarun Tejpal Moves Supreme Court Against Conviction In 2013 Rape Case

Tarun Tejpal Moves Supreme Court Against Conviction In 2013 Rape Case

Supreme Court Rejects Retired Professor's Claim To Be Covered By GPF Scheme Instead Of Central Provident Fund Scheme

The Supreme Court on Thursday (20.08.2026) has dismissed a petition filed by a retired Professor of the National Institute of Rural Development...

Merely Lodging A False FIR Is Not Abetment Of Suicide: Supreme Court Merely because a dejected husband, or

Merely because a dejected husband, or lover, out of frustration, ends his life and puts the blame on the accused, in his suicide note, is not enough to conclude that a prima facie case is made out.

Calcutta High Court Directs SIR Tribunal To Expeditiously Decide Plea Of Saudi Resident Unable To Renew Passport Over Voter List Deletion

'Industry' Definition Judgment : Live Updates From Supreme Court 9-Judge BenchThe Supreme Court will pronounce its judgment on

The Supreme Court will pronounce its judgment on reconsideration of the expansive definition of "industry" given in Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board v. A. Rajappa (1978).A 9-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and comprising Justices BV Nagarathna, PS Narasimha, Dipankar...

Police Cannot Register FIR And Conduct Investigation For PC-PNDT Act Offences : Supreme Court

Police Cannot Register FIR And Conduct Investigation For PC-PNDT Act Offences : Supreme Court

BREAKING| 'Industry' Definition Given In Bangalore Water Supply Case Must Govern Pending Cases : Supreme Court 9-Judge Bench

BREAKING| 'Industry' Definition Given In Bangalore Water Supply Case Must Govern Pending Cases : Supreme Court 9-Judge Bench

Referral Charges Received By Auto Dealers For Bank & Insurance Promotion Subject To Service Tax : Supreme Court

Referral Charges Received By Auto Dealers For Bank & Insurance Promotion Subject To Service Tax : Supreme Court

Motor Accident Claim | Acquittal In Criminal Case Per Se Won't Prove Lack Of Negligence : Supreme Court Explains Principles

Motor Accident Claim | Acquittal In Criminal Case Per Se Won't Prove Lack Of Negligence : Supreme Court Explains Principles

LiveLaw Breaking News Alerts: 20 August 2026

LiveLaw Breaking News Alerts: 20 August 2026

Disconnect Power & Water Of Bulk Waste Generators Violating Solid Waste Management Rules : Supreme Court

Supreme Court Weekly Roundup: August 10, 2026 To August 16, 2026

Telangana High Court Upholds CRPF Constable's Termination On Depression Diagnosis, Cites Risk From Access To Firearms

Rajasthan High Court Stays Termination Of Govt Employee For Concealing Stayed Conviction

Missed Physical Test Due To Illness, Pregnancy, Heavy Rains: Rajasthan High Court Grants One-Time Retest On ₹10,000 Cost

Law Department Must Not Succumb To Pressure From Other Departments: Bombay High Court Rejects Delayed State Appeal

Both candidates and authorities responsible to maintain integrity of high-stakes exams: Delhi HC

Police cannot investigate sex determination offences under PCPNDT Act: Supreme Court

Bus seats reserved for women should have 'Reserved for Ladies' sign in bold: J&K High Court

Seizure documents mentioned FIR number before case was even registered: Delhi court acquits man in fake currency case