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States, civic groups urge Supreme Court to leave order in place prohibiting Trump administration from implementing parts of mail-in ballot rule

Israel’s clearing of wartime rubble in Gaza could destroy critical evidence of atrocity crimes, UN expert says

A UN expert on Monday warned that Israel’s ongoing rubble-clearing operations in Gaza involve the removal, relocation and crushing of debris in a manner that could serve to obscure evidence of potential human rights violations atrocity crimes. Commenting on the importance of exercising caution in large-scale efforts to remove rubble, Francesca Albanese, Special Rapporteur on […] The post Israel’s clearing...

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UN Human Rights Chief warns advanced AI may pose an existential risk to humanity

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk on Monday warned that AI could become impossible for humans to control without proper measures of protection, suggesting that the technology may become so powerful on its own that developers would gradually lose control over it. In his opening statement and global update delivered at the 63rd […] The post UN Human...

Justice Kavanaugh stands up for state constitutional law in the Missouri congressional case

More election-related action on the interim docket

Plus, should the Supreme Court try to shorten oral arguments?

‘My Feed, My Way’: Australia Moves to Give Users Control Over Social Media Algorithms

Australia's draft Digital Duty of Care laws would introduce the “My Feed, My Way” initiative, expand child online safety safeguards, and impose penalties of up to AUD 109.2 million on non-compliant digital platforms. The post ‘My Feed, My Way’: Australia Moves to Give Users Control Over Social Media Algorithms appeared first on SCC Times.

Calcutta HC: Section 498-A IPC prosecution maintainable in relationships in the nature of marriage, where formal marriage is absent

The present petition brings to the fore a classic contest between technical statutory defences and the lived realities of domestic cohabitation. The post Calcutta HC: Section 498-A IPC prosecution maintainable in relationships in the nature of marriage, where formal marriage is absent appeared first on SCC Times.

NUSRL, Ranchi | 3rd National Blog Writing Competition, 2026 by Centre for Policies, Laws and Agenda

The theme of the Competition is: “Challenging the Settled: Critiquing the Accepted Positions of Law and Policy.” The post NUSRL, Ranchi | 3<span style="vertical-align: super;">rd</span> National Blog Writing Competition, 2026 by Centre for Policies, Laws and Agenda appeared first on SCC Times.

1 yr training to become Civil Judge, Digital Arrests Prevention SOPs, S. 498-A IPC extended to Live-in Relationships: Explore Biggest Rulings of August 2026

Explore Supreme Court judgments from August 2026 covering defining decisions on prevention of digital arrests, constitutionality of death sentence by hanging, concerns over lack of legal mechanism on private investigators, guidelines to deal with dowry and cruelty cases and many more. The post 1 yr training to become Civil Judge, Digital Arrests Prevention SOPs, S. 498-A IPC extended to Live-in...

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas secures significant relief for ReNew Hydro Storage Pvt. Ltd. before the Madhya Pradesh High Court

The interim relief granted by the High Court paves way for Renew to participate in the bid process. The order assumes significance as the matter was time sensitive, and any further steps in the bid process without including Renew’s bid would have rendered the entire process infructuous for Renew. The post Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas secures significant relief for ReNew Hydro...

Bombay HC suspends sentence in teacher-student POCSO case over material contradictions and lack of electronic evidence

Material contradictions, significant omissions, and the complete absence of the alleged photographs, videos, messages, and call records persuades the Bombay High Court to suspend the sentence in a POCSO conviction, holding that the prosecution case raised serious issues requiring appellate scrutiny and that the evidence disclosed chances of acquittal pending appeal. The post Bombay HC suspends sentence in teacher-student POCSO...

Supreme Court denies Missouri Republican’s bid to use redrawn congressional map for midterms

Justice Kavanaugh on Tuesday denied Missouri’s emergency request to use a redrawn congressional map for November’s midterm elections, leaving in place a Missouri Supreme Court ruling that bars the new districts from taking effect until voters weigh in. Kavanaugh issued the order in Hoskins v. von Glahn, without referring the matter to the full court […] The post Supreme Court...

Army Institute of Law, Mohali | 16TH Edition Checkmate 2026 AIL National Moot Court Competition 2026

The 16th Checkmate 2026 is scheduled to be held from 15th to 17th October 2026 at the Army Institute of Law, Mohali. The competition is designed to provide law students from across India with a rigorous platform to engage in legal research, memorial drafting, and oral advocacy. Each participating team may comprise either two Speakers or two Speakers and one...

President appoints 4 Judges to Punjab and Haryana and Chhattisgarh High Courts

Under Article 217(1) of the Constitution, the President of India appointed Justice Rohit Kapoor as a Judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court and Santosh Sharma, Sushma Sawant and Sudhir Kumar as Judges of the Chhattisgarh High Court. The post President appoints 4 Judges to Punjab and Haryana and Chhattisgarh High Courts appeared first on SCC Times.

President appoints Nchumbemo Mozhui, Helen Dawngliani as Additional Judges of Gauhati High Court

On 8 September 2026, the President has accordingly appointed Nchumbemo Mozhui and Helen Dawngliani as Additional Judges of the Gauhati High Court for two years. The post President appoints Nchumbemo Mozhui, Helen Dawngliani as Additional Judges of Gauhati High Court appeared first on SCC Times.

Tamil Nadu Assembly passes Resolution for Tamil as principal language of Madras High Court

Citing constitutional provisions and technological advancements, the Tamil Nadu Assembly has called for Tamil to be recognised as the principal language of the Madras High Court. The post Tamil Nadu Assembly passes Resolution for Tamil as principal language of Madras High Court appeared first on SCC Times.

CAM advises International Finance Corporation in relation to its proposed follow-on investment in Mahindra Last Mile Mobility Ltd., a subsidiary of Mahindra & Mahindra

The Transaction is proposed to be completed in tranches and remains subject to regulatory approvals. The post CAM advises International Finance Corporation in relation to its proposed follow-on investment in Mahindra Last Mile Mobility Ltd., a subsidiary of Mahindra & Mahindra appeared first on SCC Times.

SC Directs 7 States to Raise District Judges’ Retirement Age from 60 to 62 Years

The Supreme Court in All India Judges Association v. Union of India has directed Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu The post SC Directs 7 States to Raise District Judges’ Retirement Age from 60 to 62 Years appeared first on SCC Times.

What SAIL did not Decide: To Notice or not before Section 26(2) Order

by Shourya Mitra* The post What SAIL did not Decide: To Notice or not before Section 26(2) Order appeared first on SCC Times.

UN experts call upon US government to halt Christa Pike’s execution

UN experts on Monday issued a press release strongly urging both the governments of the United States and the state of Tennessee to call a halt to the execution of Christa Pike, a woman who, at the age of 21, was sentenced to death row for a crime she committed as a teenager. In highlighting […] The post UN experts...

Justice Kavanaugh turns down request from Missouri to use congressional map expected to aid Republicans

UN calls for coordinated action to tackle air pollution and climate change

The UN announced on Monday that addressing air pollution and climate change concurrently can save lives, reduce global warming, and generate around $15 in economic benefit for every dollar invested, based on a report by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Climate and Clear Air Coalition (CCAC). The CCAC’s assessment indicated that coordinated efforts to […] The post UN...

HRW urges Germany to confront UAE over role in Sudan atrocities and domestic repression

Human Rights Watch on Monday called on German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to publicly challenge the United Arab Emirates’ human rights record and its role in fueling atrocities in Sudan ahead of UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s scheduled visit to Berlin on September 10, 2026. The visit was expected […] The post HRW urges...

Citing election-fraud concerns, Trump administration brings dispute over voter database to the Supreme Court

Lord Briggs named as next UK Supreme Court president

Sir Michael Briggs will succeed Lord Reed at the start of next year

Pogust Goodhead challenges decision by Mariana Dam litigation client committee to instruct new lawyers

Firm seeks court declaration clarifying if client committee has authority to change solicitors

Chilean legal AI platform start-up Magnar raises $8m in Series A funding round

Financing round will extend its Latin American presence into Brazil and Mexico

‘A Culture of Crime and Corruption’: Feds Take Offensive as Huawei Racketeering Trial Begins

‘A Culture of Crime and Corruption’: Feds Take Offensive as Huawei Racketeering Trial Begins

'Windfall Verdict' Wiped: 5th Circuit Undoes $124M Award Over Judge-Lawyer Friendship

Who Can Serve as 'Acting' US Attorney? DOJ Takes Key Personnel Question to Supreme Court

Critical Mass With Law.com’s Amanda Bronstad: Motley Rice’s Joe Rice Has Died at 72. Bursor & Fisher Accused of Judge-Shopping

Harvey Announces $550M Funding Round, Acquires Security Platform Guardrails AI

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, JSA, AZB act as Adani Airports set to raise ₹9,825 crore

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : September 9, 2026

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : September 9, 2026

LiveLaw Daily| Student detained| Marital rape exception| Vinesh Phogat| Delhi PG Collapse

LiveLaw Daily| Student detained| Marital rape exception| Vinesh Phogat| Delhi PG Collapse

Supreme Court Asks Sikkim District Judge To Approach High Court Against HC's Show-Cause Notice

Supreme Court Asks Sikkim District Judge To Approach High Court Against HC's Show-Cause Notice

Constructive Criticism Of Judiciary Necessary Feature Of Vibrant Democracy, But It Must Be Voiced In Appropriate Forum : Supreme Court

Constructive Criticism Of Judiciary Necessary Feature Of Vibrant Democracy, But It Must Be Voiced In Appropriate Forum : Supreme Court

Supreme Court Grants 10-Day Interim Bail To Man Accused In Syria War Conspiracy Case After Nearly 6 Years In Custody

Supreme Court Grants 10-Day Interim Bail To Man Accused In Syria War Conspiracy Case After Nearly 6 Years In Custody

Prosecution Story Of Taking Dead Body To Police Station Suspicious : Supreme Court Acquits Two Murder Convicts

LiveLaw High Courts Daily Highlights: September 09, 2026

'Decision Against Majority' : Bar Council Member Writes To Kerala HC CJ Objecting To Co-Option Of Woman BCK Member

Is Freshfields' Acclaimed US Growth Running Out of Road?

Is Freshfields' Acclaimed US Growth Running Out of Road?

Fennemore Craig Inks Merger to Grow in Arizona

Vanderbilt Law School Brings AI-Powered Deposition Simulations Into the Classroom

Armed With AI, Former Kline & Specter Partners Launch Catastrophic Injury Firm

Patent Scholar John Duffy Says He Will Accept USPTO General Counsel Role

FDA Considers Regulating AI-Powered Devices Like Doctors

Release Of Escrow Under SEBI Buyback Regulations Does Not Bar Separate Fraud Inquiry : Supreme Court In Vedanta

The Supreme Court on Wednesday (09.09.2026) has held that release of the cash escrow deposited by a company under Regulation 15B(8) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Buyback of Securities) Regulations, 1998 (Buyback Regulations), does not operate as a bar to a separate and independent...

Partnership Act | Outgoing Partner's Share Must Be Valued On Date Of Assessment, Not Date Of Dissolution : Supreme Court

Partnership Act | Outgoing Partner's Share Must Be Valued On Date Of Assessment, Not Date Of Dissolution : Supreme Court

FSSAI's 'Two-or-More' Nutrient Trigger For Food Package Warning Label Unscientific : Petitioner Tells Supreme Court

FSSAI's 'Two-or-More' Nutrient Trigger For Food Package Warning Label Unscientific : Petitioner Tells Supreme Court

How Can Husband Be Prosecuted For Rape Of Wife When Marital Rape Exception Exists In Law? Supreme Court Asks

How Can Husband Be Prosecuted For Rape Of Wife When Marital Rape Exception Exists In Law? Supreme Court Asks

Supreme Court Allows Withdrawal Of 63 Himachal Pradesh MP/MLA Cases Linked To Covid-Era Protests

Supreme Court Allows Withdrawal Of 63 Himachal Pradesh MP/MLA Cases Linked To Covid-Era Protests

Sharia Body Can't Determine Muslim Woman's Marital Status Or Dissolve Marriage: Chhattisgarh High Court

Sharia Body Can't Determine Muslim Woman's Marital Status Or Dissolve Marriage: Chhattisgarh High Court

Karuvatta Murder Case: Kerala High Court Stays JJB Order Allowing 'Escorted Movement' Of Minors For Evidence Collection

Requirement Of Furnishing Tender Document Includes Its Due Execution And Authentication By Bidder: Patna High Court

'NehrWho' Moves Delhi High Court Against Blocking Of X Account, Alleges Repeated Targeting By Centre

Delhi HC seeks Centre, Delhi government, BCD responses to PIL for transparency in Advocates' Welfare Fund

Punjab & Haryana HC holds 81-year-old guilty of contempt of court for maligning judges

Delhi High Court asks NIA whether Engineer Rashid can be released on bail

Plea before Bombay High Court challenges Maharashtra Caste Certificate Act amendments

Supreme Court revives SEBI's fraud case against Vedanta over 2014 share buyback

Karnataka High Court directs lawyer to plant 1,000 saplings for threatening judge

Offerings made to hereditary temple priest are his personal income, not joint family wealth: Karnataka HC

Satya Niketan building collapse: Delhi court sends building contractor, two others to police custody for 2 days

Arrogance: Supreme Court initiates contempt case against Yatharth Hospital for ignoring court notice in EWS case

Judiciary not averse to criticism but it must come through appropriate forum: Supreme Court in NCERT textbook case

Ajeet Bharti moves Delhi High Court for anticipatory bail in SC/ST Act case

Why courts extend arbitration deadlines, not replace arbitrators? Justice Bharati Dangre explains

COVID-19 protests: Supreme Court allows Himachal Pradesh to withdraw cases against MLAs/MPs

Foreign driving licence not valid in India without local authorisation: P&H High Court

The $1 trillion digital ambition hits its regulatory clock: Managing enterprise risk under India's DPDP regime

No question of giving anticipatory bail to lawyer accused in cash-for-bail scam: Karnataka HC

NLIU team wins MMCS International Maritime Arbitration Competition 2026 in Maldives

Supreme Court flags irrelevant evidence in corruption cases; acquits public servant in 1993 case

Marriage doesn't mean extinction of individual autonomy but can marital rape be prosecuted? Supreme Court

CCI dismisses Kerala private bus operators’ plea against free KSRTC bus travel for women

PE-backed regional-focused accumulator group Lawfront makes double acquisition

Lawfront firm FJG acquires Giles Wilson in Leigh-on-Sea and Farleys purchases Houldsworth Solicitors in Clitheroe

Italian legaltech Lexroom acquires French, Bulgarian AI legal research start-ups

Company expands European footprint with purchase of Paris-based Query Juriste and Bulgaria’s Praven Intelekt

State to move Supreme Court against Allahabad HC order reprimanding Noida DM for detention of Akriti Chaudhary

PVR INOX, Multiplex Association challenge 2% cinema cess: Karnataka High Court seeks State's reply

Satya Niketan building collapse: Delhi HC seeks response from DU, Centre, State on PIL for hostels in all colleges

Move High Court: Supreme Court to Sikkim district judge who filed plea against High Court action

Journalist Ravi Nair withdraws plea before Supreme Court against FIR over LIC-Adani investments article

Everyone is equal before us: Supreme Court on early hearing request in defamation case against Rahul Gandhi

Notice to CJP protestor despite order quashing FIRs: Supreme Court to seek explanation from Greater Noida authority

Secessionist slogans, leading mob with separatist leaders prima facie attracts UAPA: J&K High Court

India does not follow ‘Kafkaite trial’: Madras High Court questions secrecy around Look Out Circulars

Delhi HC summons lawyer who accused journalist Omar Rashid of sexual harassment, force feeding her beef

Institution head who laughed off sexual harassment complaint not liable for abetment of offence: Gujarat HC

Hospitals and Tyres: Re-evaluating CCI's approach to flawed DG methodologies

Navigating Commercial Disputes with Payal Chawla: Episode 9 - Senior Advocate Meenakshi Arora

Around 20 Gujarat High Court judges to attend Justice AY Kogje’s swearing-in as Madhya Pradesh HC Chief Justice

Soulful Conversations with Bithika Anand: Sameer Chugh, General Counsel & Chief Legal Officer of Games 24x7

Ajeet Bharti invoked caste notions of purity, hierarchy; prima facie attracts SC/ST Act offence: Delhi court

CCI closes WinZO antitrust case against Google after online gaming ban

CMS INDUSLAW advises Prestige Group on securing residential project in Sector 109, Gurgaon

Fox Mandal & Associates advises on Brigade Enterprises’ entry into Coimbatore

JSA advises Cyrix on acquisition of MedTech Solutions division from Blue Star

'Bunch Of Liars': Allahabad High Court Pulls Up SHO, SP Over Police Station CCTV Lapses; Orders ₹65K Compensation

The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday came down heavily on the Station House Officer (SHO) of a Police Station in District Deoria and the concerned Superintendent of Police (SP), questioning them over the failure of the police station CCTV system and the absence of CCTV footage in a case concerning...

Will Challenge Allahabad High Court Order Against Noida DM Over Student's NSA Detention : Solicitor Tells Supreme Court

Will Challenge Allahabad High Court Order Against Noida DM Over Student's NSA Detention : Solicitor Tells Supreme Court

Supreme Court Expresses Concern Over Voluminous Records In Corruption Cases Delaying Prosecution

Supreme Court Expresses Concern Over Voluminous Records In Corruption Cases Delaying Prosecution

Supreme Court Declares September 11 Holiday For BRICS Summit; November 28 To Be Working Saturday Instead

Supreme Court Declares September 11 Holiday For BRICS Summit; November 28 To Be Working Saturday Instead

'Touch Your Mother's Feet & Apologise For Your Sins' : Justice SC Sharma To Son In Property Dispute

'Touch Your Mother's Feet & Apologise For Your Sins' : Justice SC Sharma To Son In Property Dispute

Journalist Ravi Nair Withdraws Plea In Supreme Court Challenging Gujarat FIR Over Article On Adani-LIC Investments

Journalist Ravi Nair Withdraws Plea In Supreme Court Challenging Gujarat FIR Over Article On Adani-LIC Investments

Delhi High Court Upholds Extension Of UAPA Detention Of Six Ukrainian Nationals Accused Of Training Myanmar Armed Groups In Drone Warfare

Sympathy For Govt Employee Facing Grave Corruption Allegations Will Impair Morality In Department: AP High Court Rejects Promotion Plea

2nd Bellwether Jury Awards $40M Verdict Over Bard's PowerPort Device

Am Law 200 Law Firms Hit With Malpractice Suits Over Financial Scams, Law.com Radar Shows

Data Center Deals Continue Benefiting Big Law Client Relationships

Quinn Emanuel Removed From $5 Million Defamation Suit

The UK Top 50: For the First Time Since Pandemic, Top Ten Fail to Post Double-Digit Growth

'It's Going to Fall on Them': Lawyers Weigh In After Amazon Plane Crash

The Week in Data Sept. 8: A Look at Legal Industry Trends by the Numbers

Sikkim district judge moves Supreme Court against High Court, alleges vindictive vigilance action