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Top Legal Developments This Week [31 Aug- 6 Sept2026] | NEET-UG 2026 Protest; AI-generated citations; Children’s access to social media; and more

A quick roundup to cover all the important legal developments and cases this week. The post Top Legal Developments This Week [31 Aug- 6 Sept2026] | NEET-UG 2026 Protest; AI-generated citations; Children’s access to social media; and more appeared first on SCC Times.

“One Important Idea. Every Month”: Supreme Court announces Monthly Lecture Series on Law, Justice and Legal Education

The Supreme Court of India announces to launch a Monthly Lecture Series on Law, Justice and Legal Education, creating a continuing platform for meaningful dialogue among the Bench, Bar, academia, experts and young legal minds, while also proposing the annual “Supreme Court Nyaya Shiksha Samman” to recognise distinguished contributions to legal education. The post “One Important Idea. Every Month”: Supreme...

GHAC Arbitration Week 2026: Experts examine the expanding role of AI in international and domestic arbitration

Experts at GHAC Arbitration Week 2026 examined how artificial intelligence is reshaping international and domestic arbitration, including its use in legal research, document review, cross-examination and drafting. The post GHAC Arbitration Week 2026: Experts examine the expanding role of AI in international and domestic arbitration appeared first on SCC Times.

Supreme Court: Article 226 Writ Petition cannot be treated as Article 227 to deny right of appeal

Supreme Court holds that a writ petition under Article 226 cannot be treated as one under Article 227 to deny an appellate remedy. Revenue Court orders can be challenged under Article 226. The post Supreme Court: Article 226 Writ Petition cannot be treated as Article 227 to deny right of appeal appeared first on SCC Times.

“Age bar under ART Act applies to individuals, not the couple as a unit”; Gujarat HC allows couple to avail IVF despite wife crossing prescribed age-limit

The Court held that so long as one spouse of a “commissioning couple” satisfies the age criteria prescribed under Section 21(g), Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021, the couple cannot be denied access to Assisted Reproductive Technology services merely because the other spouse has exceeded the upper age-limit, following a consistent line of decisions of the Calcutta, Madhya Pradesh and...

Khaitan & Co Advises NIIF on INR 19,000 Crore First Closing of Infrastructure Fund II

The fund is the largest AIF in India in terms of capital raised. Further, the Fund is a sovereign-anchored fund with the Government of India acting as an anchor investor for the Fund, along with several marquee global institutional investors The post Khaitan & Co Advises NIIF on INR 19,000 Crore First Closing of Infrastructure Fund II appeared first on...

GHAC Arbitration Week 2026 | Beyond the Statute: Attorney General R. Venkataramani on what India must change in its arbitration regime

The valedictory address at GHAC Arbitration Week 2026 looked beyond immediate legislative amendments to consider the longer-term evolution of India’s arbitration regime. The Attorney General for India, R. Venkataramani, emphasised the need to build a stronger culture of arbitration grounded in institutionalisation, professional excellence, procedural efficiency, ethics and accountability The post GHAC Arbitration Week 2026 | Beyond the Statute: Attorney...

Not named in initial statement, no specific role: Delhi High Court grants bail to woman accused in Murder case after 2.8 Years of Custody

Delhi High Court granted regular bail to a woman accused in a murder case, taking note of her prolonged incarceration, lack of a specific role in the offence, absence of CDR material placing her at the crime scene and her status as a woman and mother of 3 minor children. The post Not named in initial statement, no specific role...

President transfers Orissa High Court’s Justice Manash Ranjan Pathak to Gujarat High Court

Justice Pathak’s transfer from Orissa High Court to Gujarat High Court was recommended by the Collegium on 6 August 2026. The post President transfers Orissa High Court’s Justice Manash Ranjan Pathak to Gujarat High Court appeared first on SCC Times.

Rajasthan HC and 7 other High Courts get new Chief Justices in latest round of appointments notified by Law Ministry

These appointments assume significance due to recent reassurance expressed by CJI Surya Kant regarding filling the vacant positions of Chief Justice in several High Courts. The post Rajasthan HC and 7 other High Courts get new Chief Justices in latest round of appointments notified by Law Ministry appeared first on SCC Times.

SIAC India Conference 2026 | India and Singapore can build one of the world’s most credible and future-ready arbitration ecosystems, says Arjun Ram Meghwal

At the SIAC India Conference 2026, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said India and Singapore have a unique opportunity to shape the future of international arbitration, highlighting India’s legal reforms, technological advancements and growing stature as a global dispute resolution hub. The post SIAC India Conference 2026 | India and Singapore can build one of the world’s most credible...

Case Reported in HCC | Latest High Court Cases of 2025 on Education Institution Governance, Faculty Rights & Students Grievances

Explore latest Cases reported in SCC’s High Court Cases (HCC) on education law i.e. examination certificates, teacher appointments and regularisation, withheld results, CLAT-UG 2025 errors, and student admission disputes. The post Case Reported in HCC | Latest High Court Cases of 2025 on Education Institution Governance, Faculty Rights & Students Grievances appeared first on SCC Times.

From Insolvency, Arbitration and Insider Trading to Key Regulatory Reforms: Commercial Laws Roundup August 2026

A comprehensive roundup of the key commercial law developments in August 2026, featuring landmark judgments from the Supreme Court, High Courts, NCLAT and Foreign Courts, along with Regulatory Updates, Law Firm News, Expert Corner and Interviews. The post From Insolvency, Arbitration and Insider Trading to Key Regulatory Reforms: Commercial Laws Roundup August 2026 appeared first on SCC Times.

Need permission to visit her parents but commanded to care for in-laws and do chores? Karnataka HC says marriage isn’t a relationship between unequals

The Court held that a woman has got fundamental and absolute right to make decisions concerning her career, finances, etc. and a husband cannot compel or coerce her to live according to his wishes and expectations. The post Need permission to visit her parents but commanded to care for in-laws and do chores? Karnataka HC says marriage isn’t a relationship...

Judicial Officers are not employees: Explaining the Supreme Court’s case for raising the District Judge retirement age to 62

The Court considered “preservation of experienced judicial officers, while removing the clog of deadwood, blocking the entrance of young blood invigorating the system”, a balance approach to the problem in hand. The post Judicial Officers are not employees: Explaining the Supreme Court’s case for raising the District Judge retirement age to 62 appeared first on SCC Times.

Supreme Court Issues Directions for Speedy Trials in Dowry & Cruelty Cases

The Supreme Court has issued detailed directions to tackle delays in dowry and cruelty cases. From framing charges within 60–90 days and The post Supreme Court Issues Directions for Speedy Trials in Dowry & Cruelty Cases appeared first on SCC Times.

The E-Rupee Pilot: A Detailed Study of the Legal Framework and Privacy Implications of India’s Central Bank Digital Currency

by Utsav Singh* and Garima Wadhwa** The post The E-Rupee Pilot: A Detailed Study of the Legal Framework and Privacy Implications of India’s Central Bank Digital Currency appeared first on SCC Times.

Belgian legaltech start-up LegalFly launches AI-powered Contract Intelligence tool

Company says new offering covers entire contract lifecycle from drafting through to signature

Fieldfisher hires medical cannabis expert to boost German life sciences practice

Franziska Katterbach joins in Frankfurt from Oppenhoff amid run of German hires

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : September 7, 2026Links to reports of September 7, 2026 :Supreme Court Seeks Centre's

Links to reports of September 7, 2026 :Supreme Court Seeks Centre's Response On Plea To Stop Perks To Judges Resigning To Avoid RemovalSupreme Court Suspends Sentence Of Naga Insurgent Hopeson Ningshen Considering 17 Years Of Jail TermSupreme Court Asks Vivo Executive To Get Chinese Consulate...

Defendant Need Not Enter Witness Box To Prove Admitted Document : Supreme Court

LiveLaw High Courts Daily Highlights: September 07, 2026

Divorced Daughter Cannot Be Denied Family Pension Merely Because Divorce Occurred After Father's Death: Tripura High Court

Karnataka HC refuses to quash case against news channel's MD, CEO for making allegations about Dy. CM and Collector

Apple faces £2bn UK collective action over app tracking rules

Hausfeld acts for a former CMA antitrust director seeking certification to represent UK app developers against US tech giant

Delhi High grants relief to Mahabelly against MCD sealing action

Company can face criminal trial even if guilty employee is not identified: Supreme Court

Delhi High Court rejects NSUI plea over CBSE OSM row

Saga Legal advises Ultrahuman on $70 million fundraise

Khaitan & Co advises HT Media on preferential issue of Warrants

Zeeshan Khan joins Fox Mandal & Associates as Partner in Banking & Finance

ANI files appeal before Delhi HC challenging denial of interim relief in case against OpenAI

Akriti Chaudhary case: Allahabad HC slams Noida DM; says bureaucrats must be loyal to Constitution, not executive

Ex-IAS Ashish Joshi moves Delhi court for copy of FIR against him

Public losing faith in exams: Karnataka High Court dismisses KPSC Chairman's anticipatory bail plea

Delhi High Court rejects Habeas Corpus plea by Swatantra Bhardwaj against his arrest for Jantar Mantar assault

Government can't escape responsibility: Delhi High Court on Satya Niketan building collapse

Supreme Court directs Centre, States to set up 449 exclusive NDPS courts within 6 months

Delhi court sends Swatantra Bhardwaj to judicial custody for 14 days in Jantar Mantar assault case

PMLA case: Chinese Vivo official moves Supreme Court seeking permission to visit ailing father in Guangzhou

Will pass blanket order barring more FIRs against Abhishek Banerjee: Calcutta HC warns State

Marital Rape case: Supreme Court to decide hearing date on September 9

Delhi court rejects Ajeet Bharti's anticipatory bail plea in SC/ST Act case

Vimal Elaichi moves Delhi HC against Maharashtra FDA notice to Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff

Prior Land Possession Not Mandatory To Apply For Environmental Clearance For Bio-Medical Waste Facilities : Supreme CourtThe Supreme

The Supreme Court on Monday (September 7) held that a prior allotment or legal possession of land is not mandatory at the stage of submitting an application for granting an Environmental Clearance (EC) for the purpose of establishing a Common Bio-medical Waste Treatment Facility (CBWTF). “Clause 6...

What Is Union's Legal Obligation To Search For Indian Missing After Hostile Attack In Another Country? Supreme Court Asks

What Is Union's Legal Obligation To Search For Indian Missing After Hostile Attack In Another Country? Supreme Court Asks

Companies Can Be Prosecuted Even Without Naming Individual Officers : Supreme Court

Companies Can Be Prosecuted Even Without Naming Individual Officers : Supreme Court

Justice Aravind Kumar Outlines Principles To Address Use Of Stock Witnesses In Criminal Investigations

Justice Aravind Kumar Outlines Principles To Address Use Of Stock Witnesses In Criminal Investigations

'Despotic' Officers Will Turn UP Into 'Orwellian Dystopia' : Allahabad High Court Slams Noida DM For NSA Detention Of Student

'Despotic' Officers Will Turn UP Into 'Orwellian Dystopia' : Allahabad High Court Slams Noida DM For NSA Detention Of Student

Former Bureaucrat Ashish Joshi Moves Delhi Court Seeking Copy Of FIR Over 'X' Post After 9-Hour Detention

Former Bureaucrat Ashish Joshi Moves Delhi Court Seeking Copy Of FIR Over 'X' Post After 9-Hour Detention

Alarmed Over Rising Narcotic Cases, Supreme Court Directs Steps To Create More NDPS Courts

Service Rendered Before Regularisation Counts Towards Pension Eligibility, Not Towards Computation Of Pension: Allahabad High Court

Uttarakhand High Court Dismisses Plea Challenging Proposed Shift Of High Court From Nainital To Haldwani As Premature

'Malady' Of Concealing Criminal Antecedents Must Be Detested: P&H High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail In NDPS Case, Imposes ₹50K Costs

Supreme Court Requests Calcutta HC To Decide Soon Trinamool Congress Plea Against Removal Of Board From Party OfficeThe

The Supreme Court today requested the Calcutta High Court to expeditiously decide a petition filed by the All India Trinamool Congress challenging the Kolkata Municipal Corporation's removal of billboards from the party's office in Kolkata.The bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice...

Supreme Court Asks Vivo Executive To Get Chinese Consulate Guarantee On India-Return If Allowed To Travel To China

Supreme Court Asks Vivo Executive To Get Chinese Consulate Guarantee On India-Return If Allowed To Travel To China

Justice Sanjay Kumar Agrawal Sworn-In As Chief Justice Of Rajasthan High Court

Justice Sanjay Kumar Agrawal Sworn-In As Chief Justice Of Rajasthan High Court

Supreme Court Suspends Sentence Of Naga Insurgent Hopeson Ningshen Considering 17 Years Of Jail Term

Supreme Court Suspends Sentence Of Naga Insurgent Hopeson Ningshen Considering 17 Years Of Jail Term

LiveLaw Breaking News Alerts: 07 September 2026

LiveLaw Breaking News Alerts: 07 September 2026

All High Courts Now Have Full-Time Chief Justices

All High Courts Now Have Full-Time Chief Justices

J&K&L High Court Quashes Re-Tendering Of 39 Works After Financial Bids Were Opened, Says Authority Cannot Act Arbitrarily

Rahul Easwar moves Kerala HC for action against alleged derogatory remarks on Sabarimala deities

Delhi HC summons Sudhir Chaudhary, DD News in defamation suit for branding activist as "anti-national"

Delhi HC asks police to decide Kshatriya Karni Sena's request for anti-reservation protest at Jantar Mantar

Same ideology: Supreme Court flags another assault by Shiv Sena workers on doctors

We will not be browbeaten: Punjab and Haryana High Court in Punjab DA case

Supreme Court refuses to revive ₹363 crore GST demand against Vodafone Idea

Satya Niketan building collapse: PIL in Delhi HC seeks ₹1 cr compensation; audit of PGs, hostels

Kerala High Court asks trial court to reconsider Ansiba Hassan's plea for FIR against Lakshmi Priya

Swatantra Bhardwaj moves Delhi High Court against his arrest for Jantar Mantar assault

Exclusive: Khaitan Corporate Partner Promode Murugavelu moves to Trilegal in Chennai

Courts must resist rehearing arbitral awards on merits to build global arbitration hub: Darius Khambata

Trilegal advises Lumino Industries on ₹700 crore IPO

Justice Sanjay Kumar Agrawal takes oath as Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court

Unemployed woman's land cannot be assumed to be joint family asset: Karnataka High Court

Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra sworn in as Punjab & Haryana High Court Chief Justice; Punjab CM skips

PM Modi documentary: Gujarat NGO withdraws defamation case in Delhi High Court against BBC

Old Monk Can't Be Sold As 'Rum', It Is 'Flavoured Rum' With Artificial Ingredients : FSSAI Tells Bombay High Court