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UN raises concerns about rise in anti-migrant violence and xenophobic attacks in South Africa

The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) on Thursday expressed concern about the rise in violence and racist hate crimes targeting migrants in South Africa, urging authorities to implement measures to address this issue. CERD reported a range of attacks perpetrated against migrants, including killings, displacement, abductions, looting and destruction of migrants’ property, […] The post UN...

Amnesty International urges Haiti to take accountability for lethal gang attacks in Kenscoff

Amnesty International on Wednesday condemned the deadly gang attack that occurred in Kenscoff, Haiti earlier this week, leaving at least 47 dead, 22 injured, and reportedly dozens more abducted. According to the human rights organization, many of those attacked were people seeking refuge in a church following violence. “Sadly, we are once again witnessing another […] The post Amnesty International...

US district judge cancels nationwide ruling in lawsuit against Trump’s mail-in voting executive order

US District Judge Indira Talwani on Wednesday canceled her earlier ruling granting a preliminary injunction to prevent the US Postal Service (USPS) from implementing President Trump’s mail-in voting executive order (EO) on or before this years midterm elections. This latest development in the tumultuous legal battle over the EO directly follows a request by the […] The post US district...

Two UN peacekeepers confirmed dead and several wounded after ambush in South Sudan

Two UN peacekeepers on Monday were killed in an ambush in South Sudan’s eastern Jonglei state in an attack that the organization has stated may constitute a war crime under international law, the latest in a region marred by severe military conflict. The attack comes amidst a widespread civil conflict in South Sudan dating back […] The post Two UN...

Canadian Prime Minister announces imposition of retaliatory tariffs against US

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Tuesday Canada’s decision to impose retaliatory tariffs on $20B in US goods, beginning on September 8th, 2026. This move comes after the Trump administration imposed 50% tariffs over the weekend on Canadian goods following the collapse of trade negotiations. The failure of last-ditch trade negotiations on Friday marks a […] The post Canadian...

Fed Governor Lisa Cook responds to Trump administration’s letter stating that it is “considering” her removal

Has the Supreme Court rendered the First Amendment’s press clause invisible?

What the public thinks of the Supreme Court

US Treasury sanctions Palestine Action and two other groups over alleged far-left terrorism ties

The US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on Wednesday sanctioned three organizations and two individuals, accusing UK-based Palestine Action, the Masar Badil network, and Italy-based Autistici Inventati of ties to violent far-left extremism. The designations were made under Executive Order 13224, the post-9/11 authority letting the US block property of designated terrorists and […] The...

US appeals court denies immunity for New Jersey Rep. McIver in ICE case

A divided US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit panel ruled Wednesday that New Jersey Rep. LaMonica McIver can face prosecution on two of three charges over a scrum with federal agents at Delaney Hall, rejecting her argument that the Speech or Debate Clause and separation-of-powers principles immunize her conduct during a legislative oversight visit to […] The post...

European Court of Human Rights rules Türkiye violated Osman Kavala’s free speech and assembly rights

The European Court of Human Rights ruled on Tuesday that Türkiye’s detention of Mehmet Osman Kavala since 2017 is unlawful in nature, finding that the country has deprived him of his right to free speech, peaceful assembly, fair trial, and liberty. The majority judges criticized the Turkish domestic courts for not “even attempting to establish” […] The post European Court...

The ripple effects of SCOTUS’ mail-in voting decision

Plus, a man was arrested after a guillotine was parked next to the Supreme Court.

A New Framework for Tribunals: Tribunals Reforms Act, 2026 comes into force

Government has appointed 25 August 2026 as the date on which all provisions of the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2026 come into force, operationalising the new framework for tribunals across the country. The post A New Framework for Tribunals: Tribunals Reforms Act, 2026 comes into force appeared first on SCC Times.

SC orders Pan-India SIT probe into fraudulent motor accident claims, warns insurers against “pick and choose approach” for reporting claims

The present proceeding initially concerned with a narrow question as to whether the vehicle stated to have caused a motor accident was in fact the vehicle involved in the accident, however, subsequently revealed a much wider concern regarding fraudulent motor accident claims in a recurring and organised pattern. The post SC orders Pan-India SIT probe into fraudulent motor accident claims...

From Paper Leaks to Screen Time: Rajasthan High Court takes suo motu cognizance of welfare of Gen Z, Alpha & Beta

“On the one hand, the nation prepares ‘Gen Z’, ‘Gen Alpha’ and ‘Gen Beta’ to lead India in 2047 and beyond, on the other hand, the foundational institutions meant to nurture them, particularly the Government Schools in Rural and Village areas continue to suffer from systemic deficiencies.” The post From Paper Leaks to Screen Time: Rajasthan High Court takes suo...

“Allegations against a Sitting Judge must go through established institutional mechanism”: CJI Surya Kant takes note of concerns raised by Justice Sandeep Mehta

Taking note of the concerns raised by sitting Judge of Supreme Court, Justice Sandeep Mehta, the CJI stated that the same cannot be adjudicated in public domain and will be addressed through the established institutional mechanism. The post “Allegations against a Sitting Judge must go through established institutional mechanism”: CJI Surya Kant takes note of concerns raised by Justice Sandeep...

S&R Associates advises Amplus Green One Power on acquisition of 175 acres of land for wind project in Maharashtra

S&R Associates is representing Amplus Green One Power, a group company of Gentari, in the acquisition of 175 acres of land on a lease/sale basis for setting up a wind power project in Maharashtra. The post S&R Associates advises Amplus Green One Power on acquisition of 175 acres of land for wind project in Maharashtra appeared first on SCC Times.

Food safety in India: From adulteration to misleading labels, what does the law say?

Food safety laws protect consumers from unsafe, adulterated, and misleadingly marketed food products. As concerns over food quality and labelling grow, understanding the legal framework becomes increasingly important. This article explains what Indian food laws require and the rights available to consumers. The post Food safety in India: From adulteration to misleading labels, what does the law say? appeared first...

S&R Associates Advises Gaja Alternative Asset Management on ₹550 Crore IPO

This is the first IPO by an alternative asset management company in India. The post S&R Associates Advises Gaja Alternative Asset Management on ₹550 Crore IPO appeared first on SCC Times.

SC on Advocate-Client Confidentiality: Duty Continues Even After Relationship Ends

The Supreme Court in Rehana Khan v. Rizwan Siddiquee has reiterated that an advocate’s duty of confidentiality continues even after the professional The post SC on Advocate-Client Confidentiality: Duty Continues Even After Relationship Ends appeared first on SCC Times.

“Better Abolish This Institution”: Why Homebuyers Have Come to Believe RERA Works for PromotersA practitioner’s case for a complete overhaul of the real estate regulatory architecture

by V.P. Singh* The post “Better Abolish This Institution”: Why Homebuyers Have Come to Believe RERA Works for Promoters<br/><i>A practitioner’s case for a complete overhaul of the real estate regulatory architecture</i> appeared first on SCC Times.

Legora and US legaltech firm Intapp agree strategic partnership

Collaboration to drive foundation for joint agentic innovation for law firms

Quinn Emanuel, Pillsbury hire across Middle East

Quinn Emanuel adds prominent UAE litigator as Pillsbury brings on senior Saudi government lawyer

Simpson Thacher boosts London energy practice with Weil partner hire

Murray Cox joins US firm’s energy and infrastructure practice as it continues to build its London bench

In Latest Slate of AI Partnerships, Law Firms Claim Benefits of Early Access and Collaboration

In Latest Slate of AI Partnerships, Law Firms Claim Benefits of Early Access and Collaboration

Simpson and Milbank's Chicago Entrance 'Part of a Larger Pattern' in Big Law

Federal Court Records Are Being Sealed at High Rates, and Judges May Be the Last Line of Defense

McDermott Shutters DC-Based Healthcare Consulting Business

KKR Says Outside Law Firms Will 'Fully Reimburse' Its $250M DOJ Penalty

Mamdani Revives City Bar’s Role in Judicial Vetting, but Makes It Optional

GOP States Ask SCOTUS to Rule on California-led Challenge of Paramount/WBD Merger

Calif. Bill Targeting Corporate Investment in Law Firms Sent to Newsom

The Hidden Cost of AI for Young Lawyers

Advocates Association Of Western India To Get Woman President, The First In Over A CenturyIn a first, Advocates

In a first, Advocates Association of Western India (AAWI) a lawyers association in the Bombay High Court, will now get a Woman Advocate as its President, in its existence of 162 years. This comes after AAWI amended its Constitution and Rules to reserve the post of its President for women...

LiveLaw High Courts Daily Highlights: August 27, 2026

Renukaswamy murder: Bengaluru court pardons accused Pradosh Rao, makes him approver

DMD Advocates elevates 26 across Delhi and Mumbai Offices; Partner strength rises to 30

DSK Legal moves into new office in Chennai

Lawyers in Shillong hold protest march demanding removal of Advocate General Amit Kumar

Delhi High Court restrains Goa hotel from using Holiday Inn trademark

HNLU graduate tops merit list for Indian Army's JAG entry scheme

India's paper leak law has a deadline, not a plan

RecTracker: NLU Odisha Batch of 2026 secures 64 placements

Government can't choose politically convenient time for elections: Bombay High Court

NCLT ruling reduces Subhash Chandra’s liability from over ₹22,000 crore to ₹6.25 crore in insolvency case

Use of children in campaign won't invalidate election: CM Vijay to Madras High Court

West Bengal SIR: Only 2% of 38 lakh appeals against exclusion decided so far; 91% of those names restored to voter rolls

NLSIU cancels convocation for 2026 graduating batch

Indian courts remain crucial for urgent relief despite rise of emergency arbitration: JSA Partner Dheeraj Nair

Husband and wife living in same house but different rooms not cruelty by itself: Karnataka HC

NCLT ruling reduces Subhash Chandra’s liability from over ₹22K crore to ₹6.25 crore in insolvency case

RecTracker: Top Indian law firms are hiring more women than men from the Batch of 2026

Supreme Court seeks Delhi Police response to bail plea by Delhi riots accused Athar Khan

Delhi High Court quashes criminal defamation case against Senior Advocate Pinaki Misra

Trilegal Counsel Rajendra Dangwal goes independent

Gujarat High Court flags use of AI-generated case laws in tax orders, warns tax officers of contempt

IIAC’s limited visibility reflects trust deficit in institutional arbitration: Ex-Supreme Court Justice Nageswara Rao

Frame charges in 90 days, no adjournments: Supreme Court issues 10 directions to speed up dowry, cruelty trials

NLSIU Cancels Convocation For 2026 Batch Citing 'Unavoidable Circumstances'

NLSIU Cancels Convocation For 2026 Batch Citing 'Unavoidable Circumstances'

'There Has To Be Uniformity' : Supreme Court Rejects Challenge To Tune Prescribed For Karnataka State Anthem

'There Has To Be Uniformity' : Supreme Court Rejects Challenge To Tune Prescribed For Karnataka State Anthem

Supreme Court Stays BCI Order Debarring Former Judicial Officer From Practice

Supreme Court Stays BCI Order Debarring Former Judicial Officer From Practice

NEET-UG : Supreme Court To Hear Plea Seeking Alternative Verification Methods For Candidates With Disabilities

NEET-UG : Supreme Court To Hear Plea Seeking Alternative Verification Methods For Candidates With Disabilities

Indian & German Judiciaries Have Much to Learn From Each Other: CJI Surya Kant

Indian & German Judiciaries Have Much to Learn From Each Other: CJI Surya Kant

Ports Governed By Major Port Trusts Act Liable To Pay Customs Duty On Pilfered Goods Under Customs Act

The Supreme Court on Tuesday (August 25) upheld the Commissioner of Customs order of classifying the Mumbai Port Trust as a 'custodian' under the...

Accused Having To Wait Inside Police Station Before Inquiry Is Not Under Arrest: Bombay High Court

'Kafkaesque Nightmare': Sotomayor and Kagan Don't Join Jackson's Blistering Emergency Docket Critique

'Kafkaesque Nightmare': Sotomayor and Kagan Don't Join Jackson's Blistering Emergency Docket Critique

Kaaba Khan joins Emerge Legal to lead Media & Entertainment practice

Trilegal acts on Berry Street - Healthify merger

ELP advises Transworld on investment in ETPL team Dublin Guardians

FleetX acquires Pando.ai; JSA, CMS INDUSLAW advise

Khaitan & Co, Hogan Lovells Cadwalader act on Netweb Technologies ₹1,200 crore QIP

Trilegal advised broker on $309 million block sale of Paytm shares

Crawford Bayley, Luthra and Luthra act on Master Chains & Jewels ₹400 crore+ proposed IPO

Supreme Court Seeks CBI Response On Sandip Ghosh's Bail Plea In RG Kar Medical Hospital Case

Supreme Court Seeks CBI Response On Sandip Ghosh's Bail Plea In RG Kar Medical Hospital Case

Delhi High Court Grants 6-Weeks To Three Slum Clusters Near PM's Residence For Relocating To DUSIB Colony