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Making of the GHAC — mirage, possibility, probability, or certainty? Vijaya Kumar Rajah SC addresses GHAC Arbitration Week 2026

At the GHAC Arbitration Week 2026, organized by the Gujarat High Court Arbitration Centre (Domestic & International) and the Gujarat High Court, Former Singapore Supreme Court Judge, Mr. Vijaya Kumar Rajah SC delivered an erudite address providing an overview of not just the global and Indian arbitration landscape but also a guide on how to make a credible arbitration ecosystem...

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Justice L. Nageswara Rao calls for stronger institutional arbitration, greater efficiency and capacity building at GHAC Arbitration Week 2026

Justice L. Nageswara Rao, former Judge of the Supreme Court of India, highlighted key areas for strengthening India’s arbitration framework at GHAC Arbitration Week 2026, emphasising greater efficiency, institutional arbitration, procedural discipline, capacity building and timely resolution of disputes. He also underscored the need for a diverse and independent pool of arbitrators and a long-term vision to establish India as...

BRICS Chief Justices’ Forum 2026: CJI Highlights Mediation, AI, Arbitration and Judicial Cooperation

At the BRICS Chief Justices’ Forum 2026, the Chief Justice welcomed judicial leaders from BRICS Member and Partner Countries, highlighting the importance of mediation, AI, arbitration, and judicial cooperation in addressing contemporary challenges and strengthening the shared values of justice. The post BRICS Chief Justices’ Forum 2026: CJI Highlights Mediation, AI, Arbitration and Judicial Cooperation appeared first on SCC Times.

Homebuyer challenges DLF flat’s carpet area; seeks independent verification: Haryana REAT allows expert measurement

“There is a substance in the application. Thus, we intend to allow the same.” The post Homebuyer challenges DLF flat’s carpet area; seeks independent verification: Haryana REAT allows expert measurement appeared first on SCC Times.

NCLT, Mumbai transfers earlier-filed company petition to the court where connected proceeding pending: Prior Filing Cannot Ipso Facto Be a Ground to Transfer Connected Proceedings

“…the mere fact that one proceeding was instituted earlier cannot, by itself, be determinative of the Court before which the connected proceedings ought to continue. The subsequent course of proceedings is also relevant while considering the appropriate forum for transfer.” The post NCLT, Mumbai transfers earlier-filed company petition to the court where connected proceeding pending: Prior Filing Cannot Ipso Facto...

SAM hosts a joint roundtable with RPC Premier Law in Singapore on “Cross-Border Technology in an Age of Regulatory Divergence”

The discussion focused on the challenges businesses are facing as technology regulations across the region continue to diverge rather than converge. The post SAM hosts a joint roundtable with RPC Premier Law in Singapore on “Cross-Border Technology in an Age of Regulatory Divergence” appeared first on SCC Times.

Husband cannot have “another bite at the cherry” and re-agitate a settled marital status dispute to escape maintenance liability: Delhi High Court

The Court held that “as any husband, the petitioner owes a legal debt to maintain any wife like the respondent”. The post Husband cannot have “another bite at the cherry” and re-agitate a settled marital status dispute to escape maintenance liability: Delhi High Court appeared first on SCC Times.

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co advises BofA Securities India and ICICI Securities on 2% stake sale by Prudential Corporation Holdings in ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company

Valued at approximately ₹3,030 crore (US$320 million), the sale was undertaken to facilitate compliance with the minimum public shareholding requirements prescribed under the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Rules, 1957 and SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The post Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co advises BofA Securities India and ICICI Securities on 2% stake sale by Prudential Corporation Holdings in...

CADRA International Arbitration Summer School: Jurriaan Braat and Dmytro Shemelin discuss the economics of third-party funding

Central Asia Dispute Resolution Association’s International Arbitration Summer School 2026 examined third-party funding and costs management, with Jurriaan Braat and Dmytro Shemelin discussing case assessment, litigation costs, enforcement, confidentiality, security for costs and the relationship between funders, claimants and counsel. The post CADRA International Arbitration Summer School: Jurriaan Braat and Dmytro Shemelin discuss the economics of third-party funding appeared first...

Student seeks evaluated Answer Script, University demands ₹1,000: CIC Says RTI Rules Override

“It is noteworthy that when any Rules/Bye Laws are found inconsistent with the RTI Act, 2005 then the non-obstante clause of Section 22 becomes operative.” The post Student seeks evaluated Answer Script, University demands ₹1,000: CIC Says RTI Rules Override appeared first on SCC Times.

President appoints Justice Sanjay Kumar Agrawal as Acting Chief Justice of Chhattisgarh High Court

Since Justice Ramesh Sinha retired from the post of Chief Justice of Chhattisgarh High Court on 4 September 2026, hence Justice Sanjay Kumar Agrawal will now perform the duties of the Chief Justice. The post President appoints Justice Sanjay Kumar Agrawal as Acting Chief Justice of Chhattisgarh High Court appeared first on SCC Times.

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advises Hero MotoCorp on acquisition of additional stake of Ather Energy

CAM advised Hero MotoCorp Limited in connection with acquisition of additional stake of ~INR 1,758 crore in Ather Energy Limited, a listed company, by way of a secondary purchase. The post Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advises Hero MotoCorp on acquisition of additional stake of Ather Energy appeared first on SCC Times.

An Independent Appointments Council, an opt-in appeal, an AI Traffic-light: CORD launches Rules 2.0 for mid-value commercial arbitration

New framework introduces a tiered fee schedule, an independent appointments council, an opt-in appellate mechanism, daily costs for missed deadlines, and a traffic-light practice note governing the use of AI in arbitration. The post An Independent Appointments Council, an opt-in appeal, an AI Traffic-light: CORD launches Rules 2.0 for mid-value commercial arbitration appeared first on SCC Times.

Transportation of bovine animals without permission does not by itself justify preventive detention: J&K and Ladakh HC

Public order cannot be invoked merely because bovine animals were allegedly transported without permission; where the detenue is not informed of his right to represent before the detaining authority, preventive detention becomes constitutionally unsustainable. The post Transportation of bovine animals without permission does not by itself justify preventive detention: J&K and Ladakh HC appeared first on SCC Times.

6 passes out of 257 applications: Supreme Court directs Tamil Nadu to facilitate purse seine fishing transit through territorial waters, emphasises cooperative federalism

Supreme Court issued directions to Tamil Nadu to facilitate transit through territorial waters and timely access pass clearance for purse seine fishing in EEZ The post 6 passes out of 257 applications: Supreme Court directs Tamil Nadu to facilitate purse seine fishing transit through territorial waters, emphasises cooperative federalism appeared first on SCC Times.

Landmark Milestone for Indian Legal Profession as Sr. Adv. Vijay Kumar Arora and Adv. Aditya Bharat Manubarwala Admitted Before Singapore International Commercial Court.

The admission is particularly noteworthy as Senior Advocate Vijay Kumar Arora becomes only the third Indian Senior Advocate to be granted full rights of audience before the Singapore International Commercial Court. Advocate Aditya Bharat Manubarwala likewise joins the select panel of foreign lawyers authorised to appear before the SICC in qualifying proceedings and relevant appeals. The post Landmark Milestone for...

SC Refuses Review of Hanging as Method of Execution; Keeps Future Challenge Open

The Supreme Court declined to reconsider the constitutional validity of hanging as the method of execution for death sentences in India. The The post SC Refuses Review of Hanging as Method of Execution; Keeps Future Challenge Open appeared first on SCC Times.

Section 107 BNSS: A Sword Too Heavy for the Hands that Hold it

by Bhomesh R. Bellam* The post Section 107 BNSS: A Sword Too Heavy for the Hands that Hold it appeared first on SCC Times.

Centre Notifies Appointments Of Chief Justices At Eight High Courts

Centre Notifies Appointments Of Chief Justices At Eight High Courts

Centre clears appointment of Justice Mahesh Chandra Tripathi as Chief Justice of Bombay High Court

Justice RV Ghuge appointed Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court

Centre clears appointment of Justice V Kameswar Rao as Chief Justice of Patna High Court

Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati appointed Chief Justice of J&K and Ladakh High Court

Centre notifies appointment of Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra as Chief Justice of Punjab & Haryana HC

Centre clears appointments of Justice AY Kogje as Chief Justice of Madhya Pradesh High Court

Centre clears appointment of Justice Krushna Ram Mohapatra as Chief Justice of Chhattisgarh High Court

Centre clears appointment of Justice Sanjay Kumar Agrawal as Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court

BRICS Should Be A 'Living Nalanda University', CJI Says At BRICS Chief Justices' Forum

BRICS Should Be A 'Living Nalanda University', CJI Says At BRICS Chief Justices' Forum

Declaration Of Title In Immovable Property Suits Governed By Article 65 Limitation Act, Not Article 58: AP High Court

Karnataka High Court Upholds 3-Month Jail Term Of Newspaper Staff For Violating Order In Defamation Case, Says Tendering Apology Not Enough

Judiciary acts like load-bearing wall in economic progress: CJI Surya Kant at BRICS Chief Justices’ Forum

Mere possession of book alleged to be anti-national is not ground for preventive detention: J&K High Court

Fix domestic arbitration before pursuing global arbitration hub ambitions: Justice L Nageswara Rao

Jantar Mantar assault: Accused Swatantra Bhardwaj sent to 1-day police custody by Delhi court

Delhi Court Remands Swatantra Bhardwaj To One Day Police Custody, CJP Lawyer Questions Procedure

Delhi Court Remands Swatantra Bhardwaj To One Day Police Custody, CJP Lawyer Questions Procedure

On Teacher's Day, CJI Announces Plan For Supreme Court Monthly Lecture Series & Annual Award For Legal Educators

On Teacher's Day, CJI Announces Plan For Supreme Court Monthly Lecture Series & Annual Award For Legal Educators

University Must Honour Teachers, Can't Deviate From UGC Regulations On Payscale : Supreme Court Gives Relief To Associate Professor

University Must Honour Teachers, Can't Deviate From UGC Regulations On Payscale : Supreme Court Gives Relief To Associate Professor

'Very, Very Distressing': Justice Ujjal Bhuyan Says Police Assaulting Protestors Is Matter Of Grave Concern

'Very, Very Distressing': Justice Ujjal Bhuyan Says Police Assaulting Protestors Is Matter Of Grave Concern

Mere Allegation Of Seeing Spouse In 'Compromising Position' Won't Prove Adultery : Patna High Court

LiveLaw Delhi High Court Monthly Digest: August 2026 [Citations 714 - 794]

[Courting Controversy] Down the rabbit hole: Policing Wonderland for kids

Karnataka High Court sentences KSRTC driver to life imprisonment for killing 6 in petrol fire

When the degree travels, does merit travel with it?

Saying spouse was seen in 'compromising position' not enough to prove adultery: Patna High Court

Court interference not top reason companies avoid arbitration; costs, delays rank higher: CORD’s Vikas Mahendra

Calcutta High Court orders family pension to be split equally between two wives of deceased employee

DNA test proves sexual intercourse but does not prove it was consensual: Delhi High Court

Court-annexed arbitration centres should eventually become independent of courts: Shashank Garg

Trilegal, CMS INDUSLAW act on Gujarat Themis Biosyn ₹750 crore QIP

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, JSA, Khaitan & Co act on Atomberg ₹450 crore+ proposed IPO

Trilegal advises DSP Finance on its merger with Volt Money

Right of Way in infrastructure: From land access to project risk

Justice Sanjay K Agarwal appointed Acting Chief Justice of Chhattisgarh High Court

The MSMED Amendment Act 2026: Reinforcing the regime for timely payments

Rajasthan HC directs Bar Council to clear all pending advocate enrolment applications by Sept. 9

1% Club: 10 insolvencies that left creditors with almost nothing

Does eyewitness prevail over forensic evidence in a murder case?

Tokenisation of corporate bonds: A new chapter for India’s debt market

Delhi HC Justice Tejas Karia bats for dedicated arbitration bench, statutory status for emergency arbitration

Supreme Court Sides With GOP Over Favorable TV Ad Rates Ahead of Midterms

FTC Joins States in Taking Aim at Personalized Pricing

Supreme Court Allows Retiral Benefits To Employee Whose ST Certificate Was Found Invalid After 25 Years' Service

Supreme Court Allows Retiral Benefits To Employee Whose ST Certificate Was Found Invalid After 25 Years' Service

Supreme Court Rejects ED's Plea Against Bail Granted To Ex-DMK Member Jaffer Sadiq, Expresses 'Reservations' About HC Order

Supreme Court Rejects ED's Plea Against Bail Granted To Ex-DMK Member Jaffer Sadiq, Expresses 'Reservations' About HC Order

Listing Case Under 'For Dismissal' Caption Improper : Supreme Court Criticises AP High Court

Listing Case Under 'For Dismissal' Caption Improper : Supreme Court Criticises AP High Court

'Shoddy Investigation' : Supreme Court Overturns Conviction In Kidnapping & Murder Case The Supreme Court on Thursday (03.09.2026)

The Supreme Court on Thursday (03.09.2026) acquitted the (sole surviving) convict in a kidnapping for ransom and murder case, holding that the...

Supreme Court Explains Procedure For Disposal Of Vehicles Seized Under NDPS Act; Says Notice To Owner Mandatory

LiveLaw High Courts Daily Highlights: September 04, 2026

LiveLaw Madras High Court Monthly Digest: August 2026 [Citations 362 - 416]

State strictly liable for damage to eyesight after surgery at government hospital: Calcutta HC awards ₹5 lakh to patient

NUALS alumnus selected for the Artists Academy at the 64th New York Film Festival

Supreme Court ruling on modification of arbitral awards creating uncertainty abroad: VK Rajah

Supreme Court objects to ‘For Dismissal’ caption in Andhra Pradesh High Court causelist