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UN warns humanitarian aid cuts leave millions of children vulnerable to hunger in Somalia

The UN warned on Friday that the global decrease in funding for humanitarian aid has forced aid programmes and facilities in Somalia to shut down and is resulting in increasingly severe consequences for Somali children. According to the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF)’s spokesperson, James Elder, aid cuts closed doors to healthcare and deprived people, including […] The post UN warns...

US deports over 160 people to Haiti following end of protected status

ICE deported over 160 individuals to Haiti on Thursday in the wake of the US Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the administrative repeal of temporary protected status (TPS) for roughly 330,000 Haitians, despite pervasive gang violence throughout the country. The charter flight landed in the northern city of Cap-Haïtien, instead of capital Port-au-Prince, as gangs […] The post US deports...

Federal judge strikes down administration’s ban on visas for immigrants from 75 countries

A judge for the US District Court for the Southern District of New York on Friday struck down a ban on immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries. Judge Jeannette Vargas wrote that the order, from Secretary of State Marco Rubio, was “patently unlawful” and exceeded his power under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), […] The post Federal judge...

Human Rights Watch expresses alarm over escalating settler violence in Gaza

Human Rights Watch (HRW) warned on Thursday that escalating settler violence and aggressive settler expansion in the occupied West Bank is driving the displacement of Palestinians, with the organization attributing the rise of settler extremism to Israeli authorities. HRW conducted investigations over April and May 2026 within 7 Palestinian West Bank communities. The organization expressed […] The post Human Rights...

UN warns that civilians in Gaza face severe shelter crisis as strikes and gunfire continue

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) warned on Thursday that 2.1 million Palestinian civilians are in need of shelter, essential household items, and protection from airstrikes and gunfire. OCHA reported that Palestinian civilians are being “killed, injured or otherwise affected by air strikes, shelling and gunfire”. On Wednesday, a 13-year-old girl […] The post UN warns...

Justice Sanjay Karol Retirement Farewel organised by SCOARA

Justice Sanjay Karol reflects on the journey of a lawyer and the lessons that come with years of practice, as he bids The post Justice Sanjay Karol Retirement Farewel organised by SCOARA appeared first on SCC Times.

Govt revises Offence Compounding Rules under Code on Wages, 2019

Labour Ministry has clarified that offences under the Code on Wages, 2019 carrying imprisonment cannot be compounded, restricting the facility to less serious violations. The post Govt revises Offence Compounding Rules under Code on Wages, 2019 appeared first on SCC Times.

“The court cannot shut its eyes”: Delhi HC denies bail to man accused of killing wife, chopping her body and dumping it in septic tank

Delhi High Court acknowledged that delay in trial is a relevant consideration while deciding an application for bail. However, such delay cannot be considered in isolation. The post “The court cannot shut its eyes”: Delhi HC denies bail to man accused of killing wife, chopping her body and dumping it in septic tank appeared first on SCC Times.

Cross-Institutional Team Wins FDI Moot South Asia Rounds 2026 hosted by Lloyd Law College, Noida between 30th July and 2nd August

An overview of the cross-institutional team from DSNLU, JGLS and NLSIU that won the South Asia Rounds of the Foreign Direct Investment International Arbitration Moot 2026, hosted by Lloyd Law College, Noida, and qualified for the Global Rounds in Shenzhen, China. The post Cross-Institutional Team Wins FDI Moot South Asia Rounds 2026 hosted by Lloyd Law College, Noida between 30<span...

Amnesty International calls upon Hamas to ‘stamp out’ extrajudicial executions and ensure justice for victims in the Gaza Strip

Amnesty International on Friday issued a call for authorities and forces affiliated with Hamas in the occupied Gaza Strip to put an end to extrajudicial executions of suspected collaborators with Israel. In recent months, security officials in Hamas’ military wing – the Al-Qassam Brigades – publicly announced the summary execution of one man for collaborating […] The post Amnesty International...

Before Adverse Action — The Legal Shield Around Preliminary Investigations

by Sara Sundaram* and Nikunj Agarwal** The post Before Adverse Action &#151; The Legal Shield Around Preliminary Investigations appeared first on SCC Times.

CAM represents Manipal Health Enterprises Ltd. in its proposed acquisition of Kinder Women’s Hospital in Whitefield from Kindorama Healthcare Private Ltd., on a slump sale basis

The business transfer agreement was signed on August 17, 2026; and closing of the sale is subject to completion of the conditions set out under the business transfer agreement. The post CAM represents Manipal Health Enterprises Ltd. in its proposed acquisition of Kinder Women’s Hospital in Whitefield from Kindorama Healthcare Private Ltd., on a slump sale basis appeared first on...

Rights group sues Canada and Manitoba for ‘extremely underfunded’ criminal legal aid

The Canadian Civil Liberties Association on Thursday sued Canada and Manitoba for the province’s “extremely underfunded” criminal legal aid, arguing that the underfunding violates the right to the presumption of innocence, fair trial, and is discriminatory against Indigenous people in effect. The lawsuit argued that the financial eligibility criteria for criminal legal aid was unduly […] The post Rights group...

‘Care should begin at diagnosis’: Kerala High Court calls for joint Centre-State meeting to frame SOP on palliative support of children with neurodevelopmental disabilities

Kerala High Court noted that the implementation of the Kerala State Palliative Care Policy for children with chronic disabilities has been inconsistent and inadequate, resulting in a lack of effective community-level support for affected families. The post ‘Care should begin at diagnosis’: Kerala High Court calls for joint Centre-State meeting to frame SOP on palliative support of children with neurodevelopmental...

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advises Indo Borax & Chemicals Ltd. and Zenrock Chemicals Private Ltd. on proposed acquisition of 64.26% stake in Kronox Lab Sciences Ltd.

IBCL and ZCPL have entered into a share purchase agreement with the promoters of the Target Company to acquire 2,38,44,000 equity shares held by them. The post Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advises Indo Borax & Chemicals Ltd. and Zenrock Chemicals Private Ltd. on proposed acquisition of 64.26% stake in Kronox Lab Sciences Ltd. appeared first on SCC Times.

The courtroom is “the most profound of all Classrooms”: Inside Justice Chandran’s dissent on the 3-year practice rule for Civil Judge appointment

Justice K. Vinod Chandran, J., held that 3 years’ practice at the Bar is essential before entry into the judicial service, as practical courtroom experience cannot be adequately substituted by a structured training programme, and therefore found no ground to review the earlier judgment. The post The courtroom is “the most profound of all Classrooms”: Inside Justice Chandran’s dissent on...

Trade, Law and Development, Call for Submissions | Special Issue, “Reimagining Global Trade: Industrial Policy and Strategic Autonomy in a Changing Global Order” [Issue 18.1 | Special Issue’ 26]

Trade, Law and Development (TL&D) invites original and unpublished Articles, Notes, Comments and Book Reviews for its Special Issue, “Reimagining Global Trade: Industrial Policy and Strategic Autonomy in a Changing Global Order”, exploring the changing relationship between industrial policy, strategic autonomy and international trade law. The post Trade, Law and Development, Call for Submissions | Special Issue, “Reimagining Global Trade...

SAMADHAN SAMAROH: 600 Listed, 400+ Settled on Day One of the Supreme Court’s Special Lok Adalat

More than 600 cases were listed for settlement before 16 Special Lok Adalat Benches of the Supreme Court on the first day of the Special Lok Adalat, with over 400 cases being amicably settled through dialogue between the parties. The post SAMADHAN SAMAROH: 600 Listed, 400+ Settled on Day One of the Supreme Court’s Special Lok Adalat appeared first on...

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advises Adani Energy Solutions Ltd. on its INR 3500 Crore QIP

SBI Capital Markets Limited, ICICI Securities Limited, IIFL Capital Services Limited and Jefferies India Private Limited acted as lead managers to the Issue. The post Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advises Adani Energy Solutions Ltd. on its INR 3500 Crore QIP appeared first on SCC Times.

Pre-deposit conditions in Arbitration can’t make right to sue “illusory or nugatory”; SC doubts S.K. Jain; Larger Bench to decide

The Court held that “a stipulation mandating the deposit of a substantial percentage of the claim amount, as a precondition to invoking arbitration would inevitably suppress claims, deter recourse to alternative dispute resolution, and thereby defeat its very object”. The post Pre-deposit conditions in Arbitration can’t make right to sue “illusory or nugatory”; SC doubts S.K. Jain; Larger Bench to...

Protecting Revenue Without Penalising Purchasers: Is Section 16(2)(c) Crossing the Line?

by Aanish Aggarwal* The post Protecting Revenue Without Penalising Purchasers: Is Section 16(2)(c) Crossing the Line? appeared first on SCC Times.

In Conversation with Mr. Naveen G. Ahuja: Inside Mediation, Arbitration, and the Realities of International Disputes

Interviewee: Navin G. Ahuja1Interviewed by Sourav Ghosh2 The post In Conversation with Mr. Naveen G. Ahuja: Inside Mediation, Arbitration, and the Realities of International Disputes appeared first on SCC Times.

SCBA Election 2026 official results out: Three incumbents return as Pradeep Rai takes the top post

On 21 August 2026, the Supreme Court Bar Association uploaded the official results of the SCBA Executive Committee Election 2026-27, with Senior Advocate Pradeep Kumar Rai elected President, while Senior Advocate Rahul Kaushik, Pragya Baghel and Meenesh Kumar Dubey were re-elected as Vice-President, Honorary Secretary and Joint Secretary, respectively. The post SCBA Election 2026 official results out: Three incumbents return...

A Judge who Lived the Constitution: Justice Sanjay Karol bids adieu to the Supreme Court after a tenure of 3 Years

Hailing from Garli, India’s first heritage village, Justice Sanjay Karol served his parent High Court of Himachal Pradesh as Acting Chief Justice and High Courts of Tripura and Patna as Chief Justice before his elevation as a Supreme Court Judge on 6 February 2023. The post A Judge who Lived the Constitution: Justice Sanjay Karol bids adieu to the Supreme...

UN humanitarian chief warns increased drone use against civilians threatens Ukraine humanitarian response

UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher on Wednesday warned that the recent rise in the usage of drones posed a dangerous risk for aid operations, emphasizing that international humanitarian law, which prohibits attacks on humanitarian workers and civilians, continues to apply to drone warfare regardless of how sophisticated or remote the weapons become. Fletcher, the UN […] The post UN humanitarian...

Hong Kong court finds Tiananmen crackdown commemorators guilty of subversion

The Hong Kong Court of First Instance on Friday found Chow Hang-tung, Lee Cheuk-yan and their now-disbanded organization, the Hong Kong Alliance, guilty of a national security offense under the Beijing-imposed National Security Law (NSL). Three NSL-designated judges unanimously ruled that the defendants’ advocacy, through peaceful June 4 annual vigils, for “the end of one-party […] The post Hong Kong...

Amnesty International decries Argentina’s expanding AI surveillance as tool of social control

Amnesty International on Wednesday accused Argentina of building techno-authoritarian surveillance infrastructure without adequate legal safeguards as the government’s newly created AI security unit expands state monitoring powers over citizens’ online communications and physical movements. In its latest report, the rights group stated that the Ministry of Security in Argentina spent at least $1.2 million USD […] The post Amnesty International...

Minnesota Attorney General files suit against Texas Governor over extradition of ICE agent

The State of Minnesota on Tuesday sued to compel Texas Governor Greg Abbott to extradite Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent Christian Castro who faces state charges stemming from an ICE shooting in Minneapolis last January. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and Governor Tim Walz sued in the US District Court for the Southern District […] The post Minnesota Attorney...

Meta disputes claims of deliberately addicting minors as landmark social media trial begins

A bellwether federal trial began on Tuesday testing whether Meta can be held liable for designing its platforms, Facebook and Instagram, to addict youth users. The case, In re: Social Media Adolscent Addiction/Personal Injury Products Litigation, is a consolidated multi-district litigation (MDL) under 28 USC 1407. The lawsuit combines claims brought by a coalition of […] The post Meta disputes...

US appeals court affirms injunction blocking immigration enforcement at houses of worship

The US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed a preliminary injunction Tuesday barring the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from conducting immigration enforcement actions at or near Quaker, Sikh and Baptist houses of worship that sued the Trump administration over the policy permitting them. The Fourth Circuit’s opinion recounts sworn declarations describing how congregations have changed […]...

Supreme Court allows White House ballroom construction to continue for now

Judges Are Not Gods; Won't Get Every Judgment Right : Justice Sanjay Karol In Farewell SpeechSupreme Court judge

Supreme Court judge Justice Sanjay Karol, on his last working day, said judges are not gods and must recognise the limits of their own judgment while ensuring that they see the person behind every case and not merely the petition before them.“We, as judges, are not gods. I only speak about myself....

'Shocking Pendency' Of Criminal Appeals In Jharkhand High Court: Supreme Court Flags 44-Year Delay in Murder CaseThe Supreme

The Supreme Court has flagged the “shocking pendency” of criminal appeals before the Jharkhand High Court after a murder case arising from a 1981 incident remained in the judicial system for nearly 44 years.A Bench of Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice K Vinod Chandran, while hearing an appeal filed...

Pendency Of Criminal Case No Ground To Discharge Public Servant: Supreme Court

Pendency Of Criminal Case No Ground To Discharge Public Servant: Supreme Court

Supreme Court Sets Aside NGT Order Holding 'Art Of Living' Liable For Yamuna Riverplain Damage; Directs Rs 5 Crore Refund

Supreme Court Sets Aside NGT Order Holding 'Art Of Living' Liable For Yamuna Riverplain Damage; Directs Rs 5 Crore Refund

Supreme Court Suggests Professional Bondspersons, Dedicated District Staff For Surety Verification

Supreme Court Suggests Professional Bondspersons, Dedicated District Staff For Surety Verification

Manan Kumar Mishra's Resignation Sought At BCI General Council Meeting

Manan Kumar Mishra's Resignation Sought At BCI General Council Meeting

Mere Mutation In Revenue Records Cannot Extinguish One's Title In Property: Supreme Court

Mere Mutation In Revenue Records Cannot Extinguish One's Title In Property: Supreme Court

Multiplier Method Under Motor Vehicles Act Cannot Be Applied To Electrocution Death Cases : Supreme Court

Investigating Officer Failed To Appear Before Trial Court Over 20 Times, Undertrials Spent 6 Yrs In Jail: Delhi High Court Laments

BNSS Remedies Must Be Exhausted Before Moving High Court For FIR Registration: Gauhati High Court Reiterates

Termination Of Bank Employee Under Regulation Retrospectively Declared Unconstitutional Cannot Stand: Allahabad High Court

'Passing The Buck': Delhi High Court Pulls Up Pollution Control Bodies Over 4-Year-Old Hazardous Waste Container

[Courting Controversy] AI Roulette: Can SEBI keep the chamber empty?

Central government issues guidelines for empanelling advocates as panel counsel

Rajasthan High Court lays down rules to prevent indiscriminate freezing of bank accounts

The judge who made room for the young

Jammu & Kashmir High Court seeks explanation from its registry over petition revealing rape victim’s name

Personality rights cannot be used to stifle freedom of expression, satire: Delhi High Court

"Political stunt": BCI Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra hits back at YR Sadasiva Reddy's call for his resignation

Special court orders SIT probe into threat calls received by witness in Prajwal Revanna rape trial

Whether SG, ASG or junior counsel, our order will be the same: Supreme Court rejects adjournment request

BCI co-chair YR Sadasiva Reddy demands resignation of BCI chairman Manan Kumar Mishra

DNLU to host Corporate Law Summit 2026, invites abstracts on IBC, CIRP, PIRP and more

Constructive PIL: Supreme Court lauds Tamil Nadu man for pursuing plea for Railway Subway

The GenZ effect: Why the future of law looks different

'Bar Deserves Better': BCI Co-Chairman Demands Manan Kumar Mishra's ResignationThe letter alleges diversion of Rs. 150 crore funds

The letter alleges diversion of Rs. 150 crore funds to the newly formed trust of bar council, family appointments, and illegal action against NALSAR students

Reserved Candidate Selected On Open Merit Can Claim Better Reserved-Category Post Than Reserved Candidate Having Lower Marks: Supreme Court

Reserved Candidate Selected On Open Merit Can Claim Better Reserved-Category Post Than Reserved Candidate Having Lower Marks: Supreme Court

Contract Act | Limits Of Agent's Authority : Supreme Court Explains Law Of Agency

Contract Act | Limits Of Agent's Authority : Supreme Court Explains Law Of Agency

Supreme Court Imposes Rs 5 Lakh Costs On Actress & Her Advocate For Wasting Judicial Time

Candidate Securing Employment Using Forged Records Has No Vested Right To Hold Public Office: MP High Court

S.149 IPC | Mere Presence Or Nomination In FIR Cannot Sustain Conviction Without Proof Of Unlawful Assembly, Common Object: Allahabad High Court

Lack Of Infrastructure, Doctors Can't Justify Excluding MD Geriatric Medicine From DM Super Speciality Courses: Delhi High Court

Legal-tech nonprofit Adalat AI joins Y Combinator

Khaitan & Co advises Logicap on acquisition of warehousing assets from Xander

Desai & Diwanji, TT&A act on NeoGeo $20 million Series A fundraise

ELP advises Birla Estates on redevelopment project of Shiv-Sai Co-operative Housing Society

Legalics advises TAS on investment in RGD Dental

Chiraagdeep Singh Dhillon joins Equilex to lead Banking & Finance Practice

Marriage Lite? The Supreme Court's patch notes for live-in relationships

Supreme Court sets aside NGT order against Art of Living over Yamuna floodplain damage, orders refund of ₹5 crore fine

Can Indian company law accommodate AI directors?

Is LL.B. degree required for legal services committee counsellor post? P&H High Court to decide

School of Law, SGT University to host Ram Behari Gupta Memorial National Civil Drafting Competition 2026 - Register Now!

Karnataka HC refuses to quash case against man accused of stalking, sabotaging suicide victim's marriage prospects

Senior Advocate Pawan Mutneja appointed new Advocate General of Haryana

Allahabad HC rejects News18 reporter's plea for FIR after police probe reveals shooting incident was fake

Is MLA above High Court? Bombay HC issues show cause notice to civic chief for violating court order

AI-powered digital ‘double’ platform start-up Twin1 raises $20m in seed funding round

Financing from group of venture capital investors and Orrick will help expand company’s US and UK teams

Litigation Trends to Watch: Claims Center on Hotel Sex Trafficking, Pizza Delivery Mileage and New NCAA Rules

Litigation Trends to Watch: Claims Center on Hotel Sex Trafficking, Pizza Delivery Mileage and New NCAA Rules

ABA Council to Vote on Diversity Standard Repeal During Special Session

More Am Law 100 Law Firms Have Turned to 4-Day In-Office Mandates

ABA Law School Accreditation Under Attack by Trump Administration

‘Asking for a Do-Over': 1st Circuit Says Amex Waived Arbitration in ‘Swipe Fee’ Case

Small and Midsize Law Firms Don't Need an AI Department—They Need Someone Who Can Make the Pieces Work

Comedians Eric André and Clayton English Settle Lawsuit Over Drug Search Program at Atlanta Airport

Plea In Supreme Court Challenges Manan Kumar Mishra's Tenure As BCI Chairman, Seeks Audit Of BCI Finances &

The petitioner also sought a committee to examine the BCI's PEARL-FIRS Trust

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : August 21, 2026

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : August 21, 2026

400 Cases Settled On First Day Of Supreme Court's 'Samadhan Samaroh' Mediation Scheme

400 Cases Settled On First Day Of Supreme Court's 'Samadhan Samaroh' Mediation Scheme

'Real Learning Happens In Courtroom, No Matter How Much You Read In College' : Justice Sanjay Karol To Young Lawyers

'Real Learning Happens In Courtroom, No Matter How Much You Read In College' : Justice Sanjay Karol To Young Lawyers

At SCBA Farewell, CJI Surya Kant Praises Justice Sanjay Karol For Encouraging Young Lawyers

At SCBA Farewell, CJI Surya Kant Praises Justice Sanjay Karol For Encouraging Young Lawyers

LiveLaw High Courts Daily Highlights: August 21, 2026

Even a constable's whistle carries the voice of Constitution: Supreme Justice Sanjay Karol retires

Plea filed before Supreme Court to remove Manan Kumar Mishra as BCI chairperson; flags his decade-long tenure

Poetic justice: Bombay HC refuses urgent relief to restaurant against FDA action over analogue paneer