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Republican groups file emergency application to court on broadcasting rates for political ads

Supreme Court allows construction on White House ballroom to continue

Justice Alito’s financial disclosure for 2025 is released

The “born free and equal” clauses and Lawrence v. Texas

The 3-3-2-1 court?

GHAC Arbitration Week 2026: From vision to action in Institutional Arbitration

GHAC Arbitration Week 2026 brings together the judiciary, legal profession, business and industry, arbitrators for three days of high-level dialogue on the future of institutional arbitration. Building on GHAC’s recent institutional milestones, the programme seeks to turn conversation into collaboration and advance Gujarat’s vision as a leading hub for domestic and international arbitration. The post GHAC Arbitration Week 2026: From...

Updates on the new birthright citizenship executive order and mail-in ballots

Plus, a dispute over President Trump’s ban on transgender troops is back at SCOTUS.

Top Legal Developments [24-30th August]: Speedy Trials in Dowry Cases, Summons in Saurav Das privacy suit, SIT probe in Fraudulent Motor Accident Claims & Other Key Verdicts and Legal Updates

A quick roundup to cover all the important legal developments and cases this week. The post Top Legal Developments [24-30th August]: Speedy Trials in Dowry Cases, Summons in Saurav Das privacy suit, SIT probe in Fraudulent Motor Accident Claims & Other Key Verdicts and Legal Updates appeared first on SCC Times.

Individual causes of action, separate court fees; Common cause, single court fees: Bombay HC draws the line

Can litigants save court fees by simply joining hands in a single writ petition? The Bombay High Court answered with a qualified no, holding that court fees on joint writ petitions are payable per petitioner when each petitioner seeks an individual benefit. The post Individual causes of action, separate court fees; Common cause, single court fees: Bombay HC draws the...

MNLU, Mumbai Announces Fintech Policy & Governance Online Certificate Programme | Register Now!

The Centre for Information Communication and Technology Law (CICTL), MNLU Mumbai, in collaboration with IQAC and in association with The Dialogue, is organising an online Fintech Policy & Governance Certificate Programme from 11—13 September 2026, covering digital payments, digital lending, AI in finance, digital assets, DPI and global approaches to fintech governance. The post MNLU, Mumbai Announces Fintech Policy &...

Centre Establishes Mediation Council of India Under Mediation Act, 2023

Government has established the Mediation Council of India, headquartered in Delhi, to play a central role in implementing the Mediation Act, 2023 and regulating the mediation ecosystem. The post Centre Establishes Mediation Council of India Under Mediation Act, 2023 appeared first on SCC Times.

CAN Foundation announces 7th edition of Project Eklavya to support undergraduate law students in NLUS

The selection process for Project Eklavya follows a rigorous two-tiered approach aimed at identifying the most deserving candidates. The post CAN Foundation announces 7th edition of Project Eklavya to support undergraduate law students in NLUS appeared first on SCC Times.

“Astonished”: SC faults Family Court acting “in the teeth of” High Court’s express visitation order; calls for judicial caution in future

Family Court had dismissed respondent-mother’s application for restoration of custody, by recording findings contrary to the material placed before it and inconsistent with the Karnataka High Court’s express order modifying the visitation arrangement. The post “Astonished”: SC faults Family Court acting “in the teeth of” High Court’s express visitation order; calls for judicial caution in future appeared first on SCC...

President appoints Chirag Bhanu Singh as Himachal Pradesh HC Judge; Bhupesh Sharma, Yogesh Jaswal named Additional Judges

The President has appointed Chirag Bhanu Singh as a Judge of the Himachal Pradesh High Court and Bhupesh Sharma and Yogesh Jaswal as Additional Judges, following the Supreme Court Collegium’s recommendation in June 2026. The post President appoints Chirag Bhanu Singh as Himachal Pradesh HC Judge; Bhupesh Sharma, Yogesh Jaswal named Additional Judges appeared first on SCC Times.

Supreme Court dismisses SLP against interim protection granted to contractual Junior Engineers appointed under World Bank-funded project

Supreme Court dismissed the SLP challenging interim protection granted to contractual Junior Engineers, permitting them to continue in service on the same terms and conditions pending the High Court’s decision on regularization. The post Supreme Court dismisses SLP against interim protection granted to contractual Junior Engineers appointed under World Bank-funded project appeared first on SCC Times.

A clear acquittal, not a technical one: Rajasthan HC holds non-disclosure of acquittal not fatal to appointment

The Court held that the rejection of candidature of the petitioner on the sole ground of non-disclosure of prior criminal proceedings where petitioner was acquitted, was contrary to law propounded in Avtar Singh case, as no criminal proceedings were pending against the petitioner and he was acquitted prior to the commencement of the recruitment process. The post A clear acquittal...

SideBar Spotlight | The Next Generation of Law Firm Founders | Pilot Trailer

The legal profession is changing. Who is shaping what comes next? Introducing SideBar Spotlight — Where the future of law takes centre The post SideBar Spotlight | The Next Generation of Law Firm Founders | Pilot Trailer appeared first on SCC Times.

Transnational Ecocide and Corporate Impunity: Insights from the Niger Delta Oil Contamination Crisis

by Kiyah Dhorda* The post Transnational Ecocide and Corporate Impunity: Insights from the Niger Delta Oil Contamination Crisis appeared first on SCC Times.

'We Need to Consolidate Surface': How Weil Is Keeping Up With AI and Google Gemini

'We Need to Consolidate Surface': How Weil Is Keeping Up With AI and Google Gemini

'Serious Matter': 5th Circuit Weighs Reassignment After Judge Used AI to Draft Ruling

Kirkland and Quinn Walking Different Paths Into the Same Litigation Future

Bill to Expand Reach of California's Antitrust Law Secures Legislators' Support

Inside Weil's Private Equity Partner Shuffle

Judge Orders Brooklyn Democratic Party Leaders to Defend Bylaws Vote Amid Reform Challenge

Uber Defeats Simon & Simon's 'Sham Litigation' Claims Stemming From RICO Dispute

How I Made Law Firm Leadership: 'Earn the Trust of Your Colleagues,' Says Mike Byrne of Day Pitney

After Supreme Court Judge's Complaint Against Rajasthan HC Acting CJ, SC Collegium Recommends Permanent CJ AppointmentThe Supreme Court

The Supreme Court Collegium has passed a notification on August 31, 2026, recommending the appointment of Justice Sanjay K. Agrawal as Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court. Justice Agarwal is presently a judge of the Chhattisgarh High Court.The decision was made amid controversy over...

SC Collegium Recommends Appointment Of Chief Justices At 4 High Courts

SC Collegium Recommends Appointment Of Chief Justices At 4 High Courts

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : August 31, 2026

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : August 31, 2026

CJI Constitutes Committee to Address Advocates' Grievances With Registry After SCAORA Request

CJI Constitutes Committee to Address Advocates' Grievances With Registry After SCAORA Request

LiveLaw High Courts Daily Highlights: August 31, 2026

Husband Cannot Reagitate Settled Marriage Dispute To Escape Maintenance Liability: Delhi High Court

Supreme Court Collegium recommends Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati as Jammu & Kashmir High Court Chief Justice

Supreme Court Collegium recommends Justice AY Kogje as Chief Justice of Madhya Pradesh High Court

Exclusive: Supreme Court Collegium recommends Justice Sanjay K Agrawal as Rajasthan High Court Chief Justice

Maharashtra family court judges cannot be treated as judicial officers for High Court elevation: Supreme Court

Subhash Chandra insolvency: NCLT forms 5-member bench after lack of consensus in verdicts

Supreme Court panel submits nationwide roadmap to modernise court infrastructure

Rajasthan High Court Acting Chief Justice SP Sharma opts himself out of judicial work

Informant's Consent Not Needed To Quash Criminal Case Based On Settlement With Victim : Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Monday (August 31) held that even where an FIR involves non-compoundable offences, criminal proceedings may be quashed on the basis of a settlement once the real victim has categorically settled the dispute with the accused, and the consent of an informant who is not the victim...

Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Challenging Appointment Of Justice PK Mishra's Son As Rajasthan Additional Advocate General

Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Challenging Appointment Of Justice PK Mishra's Son As Rajasthan Additional Advocate General

Judicial Infrastructure Advisory Committee Constituted By CJI Submits Roadmap For Courts' Modernisation

Judicial Infrastructure Advisory Committee Constituted By CJI Submits Roadmap For Courts' Modernisation

Art. 226 | Certiorari Can Be Used To Quash Tribunal Decision Which Is Grossly Perverse : Supreme Court

Art. 226 | Certiorari Can Be Used To Quash Tribunal Decision Which Is Grossly Perverse : Supreme Court

NCRDC Third Member Deciding Appeal Instead Of Answering Reference Not Necessarily Illegal : Supreme Court

NCRDC Third Member Deciding Appeal Instead Of Answering Reference Not Necessarily Illegal : Supreme Court

Multiple Cases Per Se Not Ground To Pass Externment Order : Supreme Court

High Courts Shouldn't Routinely Stay Trials : Supreme Court Flags Mechanical Invocation Of Revision Powers

Bombay High Court Urges BMC, Citizens To Take 'War-Footing' Efforts To Ensure Mumbai Becomes Free From Garbage, Litter

Former Wife Protected By DV Act Residence Order Can Seek Police Protection, But Can't Oust Husband From His Own House: Kerala High Court

Being An Advocate Not Ground To Hold He Cannot Commit Any Offence: Madras High Court

Twist in Subhash Chandra insolvency: NCLT says no consensus on repayment since third member's verdict different from original bench verdicts

Madras HC co-opts former judge, lawyer as women members of State Bar Council

Delhi HC refuses to interfere as woman chooses to stay in Adhyatmik Vidyalaya ashram against parents’ wishes

Delhi HC reduces punishment against DU law student accused of cheating on exam in urinal

Supreme Court dismisses plea against appointment of Justice PK Mishra’s son as Rajasthan AAG

Delhi Police says it will drop all CJP protest FIRs; file one, fresh FIR against those with criminal history

AI-generated work can get copyright but AI system cannot be author: Indian copyright office

Bar association not state under Article 12, bar issues not subject to writ jurisdiction: J&K High Court

Old Monk maker agrees to modify bottle labels after Bombay High Court questions 7-year age claims

Children from marriage no reason to deny divorce to spouse: Madras High Court

Rajasthan High Court Lawyers Association declares total strike till September 6 against acting CJ Sanjeev Prakash Sharma

Calcutta HC sets aside death sentence of man branded “demon” by trial court for breaking marriage vows, killing wife

Central government asks Supreme Court to invoke special powers under Article 142 to close FIRs against CJP protestors

Karnataka High Court pulls up Whitefield police for getting involved in civil dispute

Acid attacks: Supreme Court calls for complete ban or restricted retail sale of acid

Punjab and Haryana High Court sets aside ban on foreign travel of Haryana government employees

Remarks on Col. Sofiya Qureshi: Supreme Court asks why sanction to prosecute Kunwar Vijay Shah is still pending

NLU Delhi, Mentblue launch Certificate Course on Intellectual Property Rights: Law & Practice - Register Now!

Jet Airways liquidation: Supreme Court declines to interfere with PF, gratuity relief for workers

NovoJuris Legal advises IndiaQuotient on Utsav App Series A fundraise

BREAKING| Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Plea Seeking Disclosure Of Ethanol Percentage In Petrol Pump Nozzles & BillsThe

The petitioner also proposed the constitution of an expert committee to study the impact of E20 program.

BREAKING| Supreme Court Stays FIR Against Gym Owner 'Mohammed' Deepak Over Bajrang Dal Confrontation

BREAKING| Supreme Court Stays FIR Against Gym Owner 'Mohammed' Deepak Over Bajrang Dal Confrontation

Decision On Sanction Against Minister Over Remarks Against Colonel Qureshi Soon, MP Govt Tells Supreme Court

Decision On Sanction Against Minister Over Remarks Against Colonel Qureshi Soon, MP Govt Tells Supreme Court

Family Court Judges Not Eligible For High Court Elevation : Supreme Court Refuses To Revisit Precedent

Family Court Judges Not Eligible For High Court Elevation : Supreme Court Refuses To Revisit Precedent

3 NGT Benches May Shut Down : Bar Association Tells Supreme Court, Seeks Urgent Extension Of Members' Tenure

3 NGT Benches May Shut Down : Bar Association Tells Supreme Court, Seeks Urgent Extension Of Members' Tenure

LiveLaw Breaking News Alerts: 31 August 2026

LiveLaw Breaking News Alerts: 31 August 2026

Marriage Officer Can't Insist On Nepali Woman's Single Status Certificate To Solemnise Marriage Under SMA: Kerala High Court

Sukesh Chandrashekhar Moves Delhi High Court To Delete 'Derogatory' Remarks From Order Convicting Him For Impersonating SC Judge

Rogue investors can manage tribunals, experts and lawyers, states cannot: JSA Partner Sidharth Sethi

Approach government: Supreme Court refuses urgent intervention against CJP protest march

Delhi court sentences Sukesh Chandrasekhar to 8 years in jail

DSK Legal strengthens Bengaluru office with appointment of SV Giridhar and a 10-member Disputes team

Supreme Court stays case against Uttarakhand gym owner "Mohammad" Deepak Kumar

Juris Prime Law Services onboards Srihari Alluri and Dr. Radha Penmatsa as Partners

Supreme Court asks e-committee to provide for compounding of offences on e-courts portal

CAN Foundation announces 7th Edition of Project Eklavya to support underprivileged NLU students

Rajani Associates advises Wanbury on ₹205 crore redemption of debentures

S&R Associates, Trilegal act on Gaja Capital ₹550 crore IPO

NGT Bar tells Supreme Court 3 zonal benches may soon stop functioning due to lack of members

Khaitan & Co acts on Texmaco Defence securing funds from Texmaco Rail, Calculus Defence Fund

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, Khaitan & Co act on Horizon Industrial Parks ₹2,600 crore IPO

CMS INDUSLAW, SAM, TT&A, CAM act on Yulu Bikes $93 million Series C fundraise

Goa nightclub fire: Supreme Court upholds Bombay HC decision to cancel bail of owners

Rajasthan High Court advocates strike against Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma

Jammu and Kashmir High Court revives PIL on new High Court complex at Raika

E20 fuel row: Supreme Court dismisses plea for mandatory disclosure of Ethanol content in petrol at fuel stations

Subhash Chandra liability cut from ₹22,000 crore to ₹6.25 crore: NCLAT to hear appeal against NCLT order tomorrow

Data Protection Law Guide

In an increasingly connected world, understanding data protection laws across borders is essential. The Law Over Borders Comparative Guide to Data Protection provides an insightful, country-by-country...