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UN Security Council welcomes Libyan election deal as “important step” toward national elections

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) issued a press statement Tuesday, hailing the August 30 agreement between Libya’s rival political factions as “an important step” toward facilitating the country’s first national elections in more than a decade. The deal, reached by the “Smaller Convening” (also known as the 4+4 committee) and facilitated by the United […] The post UN Security...

Trump administration asks justices to decide on its appointments of acting U.S. attorneys

Rights group raises concerns over Hezbollah’s usage of cluster munitions in northern Israel

Human Rights Watch on Wednesday raised concerns surrounding Hezbollah’s alleged unlawful use of cluster munitions in attacks on Metula in northern Israel on March 4 and March 15, 2026, calling for an independent investigation into the attacks. HRW researchers visited Metula in May, interviewed four witnesses and examined impact sites, photographs and video evidence; however, […] The post Rights group...

Meta failed to curb anti-LGBTI hate on Facebook in Hungary, Amnesty International says

Amnesty International on Tuesday condemned Meta Platforms Inc. for its alleged failure to adequately enforce its own content moderation policies against anti-LGBTI hate speech on Facebook in Hungary, stating that the platform prioritized engagement over the safety of marginalized communities. Daniela Schnidrig, interim policy and advocacy adviser at Amnesty International’s Big Tech Accountability Team, said: […] The post Meta failed...

A quick update on the Missouri congressional districting case

Human rights organizations call on Singapore to drop charges against activists

Human Rights Watch (HRW), Amnesty International, and CIVICUS on Thursday urged the Singapore government to drop charges against several human rights activists involved in peaceful assemblies in support of Gaza and to challenge the death penalty. Elijah Tay, Kyal Sin Linn Naing, Dayana Noor Mohamed, Nur Sabrina Kamel, Nurul Afiqah Kamel and Amirah Binti Mokhlis […] The post Human rights...

Supreme Court grants request to prevent Missouri from using congressional map expected to aid Republicans

Rights experts call for new international regulation of “devastating” white phosphorus munitions

Human Rights Watch and the International Human Rights Clinic (IHRC) at Harvard Law School released a report Wednesday documenting 23 verified incidents of Israeli use of white phosphorus munitions in southern Lebanon between March and May 2026, urging the international community to take action to develop new regulations for these “devastating weapons.” Bonnie Docherty, senior […] The post Rights experts...

Lesotho authorities must investigate reported abduction and assault of journalist, Amnesty International says

Amnesty International on Tuesday called on authorities in Lesotho to investigate the reported abduction and assault of journalist Kananelo Boloetse. Boloetse, a journalist and human rights defender, was reported to have been abducted from his home in Maseru on September 5th and was tortured and severely beaten as a result of his investigative journalism. Matheka […] The post Lesotho authorities...

The architecture of persuasion: United States v. Hemani

Supreme Court declines to transfer Satya Niketan PG Hostel Building Collapse case from Delhi HC to itself

The Court specifically requested the Delhi High Court to “monitor the case at short intervals”. The post Supreme Court declines to transfer Satya Niketan PG Hostel Building Collapse case from Delhi HC to itself appeared first on SCC Times.

The minoritarian difficulty

A new era of SCOTUSblog

Plus, the dispute over Missouri’s congressional redistricting is back at the Supreme Court.

EWS Certificate from the year before cannot be rejected without clear stipulation in recruitment notice; Delhi HC allows Coast Guard Navik to continue in service

The case reinforces that, in the absence of a clear stipulation to the contrary in a recruitment advertisement, an EWS certificate pertaining to the financial year preceding the year of application cannot be rejected merely on a technical ground, particularly where the candidate otherwise satisfies the eligibility requirements and possesses the requisite certificate. The post EWS Certificate from the year...

Lifting woman’s clothes, catching hold of her without specific overt act not attempt to rape: Jharkhand HC

The Court held that the evidence did not disclose any specific overt act towards the commission of rape under Sections 376/511 IPC but established an assault with the intention or knowledge that it was likely to outrage the prosecutrix’s modesty, warranting alteration of the conviction to Section 354 IPC while upholding the conviction under Section 452 IPC. The post Lifting...

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas welcomes Rohan Jain and Kshitij Arora as Partners in its Corporate Practice

Before joining Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, Rohan and Kshitij worked at Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas’ New Delhi office. The post Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas welcomes Rohan Jain and Kshitij Arora as Partners in its Corporate Practice appeared first on SCC Times.

Call for OC Members | 10th Edition of Indian Mediation Week by Sama; 6-Month Paid Opportunity

SAMA invites applications from students for 4 Organising Committee (OC) positions for the 10th Edition of Indian Mediation Week (IMW). The six-month paid opportunity offers a stipend of ₹15,000 per month and can be undertaken alongside college. Interested candidates can apply by September 15. The post Call for OC Members | 10th Edition of Indian Mediation Week by Sama; 6-Month...

AI data centres pose growing threat to electricity systems worldwide, UNECE says

The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) on Tuesday has alerted the public that the use of data-intensive technologies, specifically artificial intelligence (AI) data centres, is growing faster than the current electricity infrastructure can handle. While a data centre facility can be built and connected to the grid and the general public within two […] The post AI data...

Direct recourse to Human Rights Court without prior Commission inquiry permissible; SC upholds Rule 6, Karnataka State Human Rights Courts Rules, 2006

The Court held that The Human Rights Commission and Human Rights Court constitute two distinct and complementary mechanisms under the Human Rights Act, 1993 and the Rule 6 merely supplies the procedural machinery for invoking the jurisdiction of a Human Rights Court, it does not create a substantive or parallel regime. The post Direct recourse to Human Rights Court without...

UN expert calls for “embedded multipolarity” to strengthen human rights

The UN expert on the promotion of a democratic and equitable international order, George Katrougalos, on Tuesday called on world leaders to strengthen human rights through “embedded multipolarity,” warning that increasing unilateral coercive measures and geopolitical fragmentation were weakening the UN Charter. In his latest report presented to the Human Rights Council, Katrougalos described the […] The post UN expert...

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co Appoints Ishan Seth as Partner in Capital Markets Practice

Ishan Seth holds an LL.M. from New York University School of Law, New York and a B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) from NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad. Ishan is admitted to practise in both India and New York. The post Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co Appoints Ishan Seth as Partner in Capital Markets Practice appeared first on SCC Times.

No Objection before Cognizance, Full Participation thereafter: Allahabad HC Rejects Belated Challenge

The Court observed that a mere change of Counsel is no ground to entertain a challenge to the cognizance order when the trial is at the stage of hearing final submissions The post No Objection before Cognizance, Full Participation thereafter: Allahabad HC Rejects Belated Challenge appeared first on SCC Times.

From Associate to Founder: Ameet Dutta on Making of an Independent Law Practice

Interviewee: Ameet Datta1 The post From Associate to Founder: Ameet Dutta on Making of an Independent Law Practice appeared first on SCC Times.

From Associate to Founder: Ameet Datta on Making of an Independent Law Practice

Interviewee: Ameet Datta1 The post From Associate to Founder: Ameet Datta on Making of an Independent Law Practice appeared first on SCC Times.

GHAC Arbitration Week 2026: Six Jurisdictions, One Question — Who Decides the Law Governing an Arbitration Agreement?

A cross-border panel including V.K. Rajah SC, Darius Khambata, Thomas Williams KC, Datuk Prof. Sundra Rajoo and Nish Shetty, moderated by Anirudh Krishnan, traces the law governing arbitration agreements across England, Singapore, Australia, Hong Kong, France, Malaysia and India, from Enka v Chubb to England's new Arbitration Act 2025, and closes with a wide-ranging discussion on institutional reform, backlog and...

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advises Tilaknagar Industries Ltd. on its strategic investment in Black Tiger Distilleries

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised our client, Tilaknagar Industries one of India’s leading alcoholic beverage companies on its strategic investment in Black Tiger Distilleries Private Limited, an Indian spirits company engaged in tequila and agave spirits under the brand name ‘Bodega’. The post Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advises Tilaknagar Industries Ltd. on its strategic investment in Black Tiger Distilleries appeared first on...

Justice Nariman on Arbitration & Judicial Intervention at GHAC Arbitration Day 1 | SCC Times

Justice Nariman reflects on judicial intervention in arbitral awards, the limits of court interference, and when matters should be sent back to The post Justice Nariman on Arbitration & Judicial Intervention at GHAC Arbitration Day 1 | SCC Times appeared first on SCC Times.

The SC Draft Regulation on AI: Intersection with Existing Laws

by Shivam Tyagi* and Chanchal Agrawal** The post The SC Draft Regulation on AI: Intersection with Existing Laws appeared first on SCC Times.

Missouri congressional redistricting dispute returns to the Supreme Court

Linklaters lures Wachtell dealmaker to become Americas managing partner

Mark Gordon is the latest high-profile defection from Wachtell this year

Why Young Litigators Should Treat Every Case as Trial-Bound

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : September 10, 2026

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : September 10, 2026

Long Possession Alone Does Not Prove Adverse Possession,Hostile Intent Essential : Supreme Court

Kerala High Court Denies Bail To 3 PFI Members In Sreenivasan Murder Case, Says Custody Not Substantial Compared To Possible Life Sentence

'Road Safety Cannot Remain Confined To Assurances': Kerala High Court Directs Kochi Police To Report Steps Against Reckless Driving

Bombay High Court Seeks Centre's Stand On Whether OCI Cardholders Can Play In BCCI Tournaments, Says Decision May Have 'Wide Ramifications'

The Associated Press names senior Dow Jones lawyer as GC

Craig Linder replaces Karen Kaiser, who joined the Clooney Foundation for Justice earlier this year

‘Facebook Kept Telling Us It Was OK’: New Mexico AG Opens New Trial Against Meta

‘Facebook Kept Telling Us It Was OK’: New Mexico AG Opens New Trial Against Meta

Inside the AI Tool K&L Gates Built for Fund Mergers

Supreme Court Blocks New GOP Congressional Map in Missouri

DOJ Accuses Berkeley Law of Discrimination in Admissions

9th Circuit Affirms Roblox Waived Arbitration Enforcement Right in Child Safety Class Action

Law.com Launches Legalweek Asia in Singapore

The Week in Data Sept. 10: A Look at Legal Industry Trends by the Numbers

Supreme Court Explains S.69 BNS : No Offence Of Deceitful Sex By Breach Of Genuine Marriage Promise

Supreme Court Explains S.69 BNS : No Offence Of Deceitful Sex By Breach Of Genuine Marriage Promise

Supreme Court Stays Reinstatement Of IAS Officer Who Emptied Delhi Stadium To Walk Her Dog

Supreme Court Stays Reinstatement Of IAS Officer Who Emptied Delhi Stadium To Walk Her Dog

Supreme Court Collegium Proposes Elevation Of 8 Judicial Officers As Delhi High Court Judges

Supreme Court Collegium Proposes Elevation Of 8 Judicial Officers As Delhi High Court Judges

Rape Conviction Possible Even Without S.376 IPC Charge When POCSO Charge Fails Over Victim's Age: Supreme Court

Rape Conviction Possible Even Without S.376 IPC Charge When POCSO Charge Fails Over Victim's Age: Supreme Court

Supreme Court Directs J&K To Approve Govt Teacher's Assignment As National Kayaking Coach For Asian Games 2026

Keralam Govt Enhances Retirement Age Of District Judicial Officers From 60 Yrs To 62 Yrs

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Appointment Of Judicial Officer As Judge Of J&K And Ladakh High Court

Supreme Court Collegium Approves Appointment To J&K And Ladakh High Court

Collegium recommends elevation of judicial officer Yash Paul Bourney as Jammu & Kashmir High Court judge

Supreme Court seeks response from Centre, States on plea seeking national welfare scheme for private school teachers

Supreme Court Collegium recommends 3 judicial officers for elevation to Jharkhand High Court

Collegium recommends 3 judicial officers for appointment as Karnataka High Court judges

Collegium recommends appointment of 8 judicial officers including 3 women as Delhi High Court judges

Sealed cover justice: When secrecy becomes a shield and clean chits raise eyebrows

Kerala High Court asks State to create 229 posts to address staff shortage in Consumer Commissions

Supreme Court orders halt on appointment of unqualified teachers to schools, colleges

Bombay HC laments IIT Bombay's 13-year-old patent dispute over scientist's life-saving invention

Let him repent: Supreme Court on judge transferred to Naxalite area for losing temper, shouting at Bombay HC

Kerala HC orders Meta to block video containing derogatory remarks on Sabarimala deities

Navigating FSSAI: 24 FAQs on licensing, labelling, claims, inspections and enforcemen

Karnataka HC calls for implementation of e-notarisation in High Court and district courts

Touchstone Partners advises Motilal Oswal on ₹600 crore investment in KARAM Safety

Trilegal advises GRT Jewellers on ₹1,034 crore stake acquisition in TBZ

ADR should not become a privilege for those who can afford it: Justice Sandeep Mehta

NCLT President has power to transfer cases across benches: NCLAT

Supreme Court sets aside compulsory retirement of ITS officer branded ‘deadwood’; orders Centre to pay ₹15 lakh

Vinesh Phogat case: Delhi HC says WFI must balance interests of nation and women athletes returning after childbirth

Supreme Court to examine plea challenging closure of Delhi metro stations during CJP protests

Anti-Counterfeiting comparative guide launches today

Co-edited by Lipkus Law's Lorne Lipkus and Melissa Tarsitano, guide helps brands combat counterfeiting and grey market activities worldwide

Delhi High Court makes biometric Aadhaar authentication mandatory for GST registrations across India

BJP leader files contempt case against CJP's Saurav Das for X post targeting P&H High Court Chief Justice

Cannot be taken lightly: Supreme Court condemns harassment of 14-year-old girl linked to CJP protest

Adil Hussain moves from Baker McKenzie to Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

Supreme Court dismisses anticipatory bail of Abhishek Banerjee's aide Sumit Roy in land grab case

S&R lawyer Ishan Seth joins Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas as Partner in Capital Markets practice

Delhi High Court seeks Centre's stand on blocking of 'Nehr_Who?' X account

Supreme Court seeks Centre's response to plea seeking measures to curb child trafficking

Supreme Court upholds Bombay HC dismissal of plea against student intake cuts in Maharashtra law colleges

Saregama seeks contempt of court action against Ilaiyaraaja for violating Delhi HC copyright order

Supreme Court seeks State's response to plea challenging lifelong pension for former MLAs, MLCs in Uttar Pradesh

CJP's Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka to delete posts against BJP's Gaurav Bhatia; Delhi HC asks Meta, X to take down identical posts in future

SNDP microfinance scam: Kerala HC summons Additional Chief Secretary over delay in granting prosecution sanction

Supreme Court seeks Centre's response on plea to curb child sexual content on online platforms

Delhi High Court seeks response from Kala Hiran producer in Salman Khan's plea to ban release of film

Jammu and Kashmir High Court quashes GST penalty over one-day delay in issuing mandatory notice

Justice AY Kogje sworn in as Madhya Pradesh High Court Chief Justice

Army officer moves AFT against compulsory AGIF deductions

1993 Bombay blast: Supreme Court dismisses Abu Salem's plea for release from prison

Attack On Child CJP Protester : Supreme Court Takes Serious View; Seeks Report On FIR, Directs SecurityThe Supreme

The Supreme Court on Thursday took serious note of allegations that a 14-year-old girl associated with the protests by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) had been intimidated and that her residence was subjected to stone pelting.A bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant observed that...

Supreme Court Denies Anticipatory Bail To Abhishek Banerjee's PA Sumit Roy In Salboni Land-grab case

Supreme Court Denies Anticipatory Bail To Abhishek Banerjee's PA Sumit Roy In Salboni Land-grab case

Supreme Court Seeks UP Response On Plea Challenging State Law Providing Pension To MLAs & MLCs

Supreme Court Seeks UP Response On Plea Challenging State Law Providing Pension To MLAs & MLCs

'Matter Concerning Millions' Health' : Supreme Court Rejects PIL Questioning HPV Vaccine Program

'Matter Concerning Millions' Health' : Supreme Court Rejects PIL Questioning HPV Vaccine Program

BREAKING| Punjab & Haryana High Court Strikes Down Section 147A Income Tax Act As Unconstitutional

BREAKING| Punjab & Haryana High Court Strikes Down Section 147A Income Tax Act As Unconstitutional

LiveLaw Breaking News Alerts: 10 September 2026

LiveLaw Breaking News Alerts: 10 September 2026

BREAKING | Supreme Court Dismisses Gangster Abu Salem's Plea For Premature Release In 1993 Bombay Blasts Case The

The Supreme Court today dismissed a plea filed by gangster Abu Salem, sentenced to life imprisonment for the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts, seeking...

Supreme Court Orders Centre To Give Rs 15 Lakh To Officer Who Was Illegally Retired As 'Deadwood', Directs

"To brand an officer like the appellant – who dedicated the best years of his life to the service of the nation – as dead wood smacks of a high degree of malice," the Court said.

Delhi High Court Directs Nationwide Biometric Aadhaar Verification For GST Registrations Amid Fake Registration Concerns

Fennemore to merge with Gallagher & Kennedy to reshape Arizona legal scene

Combination is the latest in a string of M&A deals for the fast-growing regional firm

When $4,000 of Legal Work Takes 45 Seconds, the Billable Hour Has a Math Problem

In New Study, 41% of Attorneys Say Practicing Law is 'Detrimental' to Mental Health

Judge Gives Florida a Win in Sending OpenAI Lawsuit Back to State Court

RTI: Inquiry Records Sought For Self-Defence Cannot Be Denied If No Third-Party Privacy Involved, Rules Chhattisgarh High Court

JMRK Legal Associates is looking to hire Advocates in Delhi

Problematic if choice of arbitrators can predict arbitration outcome: Justice Indu Malhotra

Madhya Pradesh High Court slams its IT wing for non-functional website; directs audit by TCS, Infosys, L&T

SNG & Partners advises on inaugural investment by HDFC Capital - Hulic joint debt platform