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Associated Press challenges federal court limits on online access to immigration case records

The Associated Press on Tuesday sued the Administrative Office of the US Courts, arguing that Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5.2(c) violates the First Amendment to the US Constitution. Under Rule 5.2(c), “remote access to electronic files” in an action relating to “an order of removal” or “immigration benefits or detention,” among other actions, is […] The post Associated Press...

Trump castigates US Supreme Court following mail-in ballot petition denial

US President Donald Trump criticized the Supreme Court on social media Tuesday, following the court’s denial of the administration’s emergency petition to allow the US Postal Service (USPS) to heighten mail-in ballot requirements before midterm elections. “These are not the people I interviewed to serve on the United States Supreme Court, they are merely a […] The post Trump castigates...

Thailand and Cambodia begin UN-backed conciliation process over conflicting maritime boundary claims

Representatives for both Cambodia and Thailand on Tuesday delivered opening statements during the first meeting of a United Nations (UN) sanctioned arbitration process intended to resolve a long-running maritime dispute between the neighbouring countries. The meeting, which was held in Singapore, served as the first step in the compulsory conciliation process under the UN Convention […] The post Thailand and...

The foreign affairs origins of domestic executive supremacy

An interview with Sen. Ted Cruz on his biography of Justice Thomas

From award to enforcement: Experts discuss bridging the arbitration enforcement gap, setting aside challenges and judicial intervention at India Digital ADR Summit 2026

At the India Digital ADR Summit 2026, arbitration practitioners examined the challenges affecting the enforcement of arbitral awards, including the quality of awards, judicial intervention, domain expertise, institutional arbitration, patent illegality and the need for greater consistency and certainty in arbitration-related proceedings. The post From award to enforcement: Experts discuss bridging the arbitration enforcement gap, setting aside challenges and judicial...

Trump blasts Supreme Court on social media

Plus, what Attorney General Todd Blanche said about the administration’s next moves on mail-in voting.

UPI MDR explained: No charges for consumers, 0.4% fee on select merchant transactions above ₹2,000

NPCI has released FAQs clarifying that a 0.4% MDR will apply to specified UPI Person-to-Merchant (P2M) transactions above ₹2,000 from 15 October 2026, while keeping UPI payments for consumers, P2P transfers, and most small value merchant transactions free. The post UPI MDR explained: No charges for consumers, 0.4% fee on select merchant transactions above ₹2,000 appeared first on SCC Times.

When Humour Confronts Authority: Satire, Free Speech, and Constitutional Limits in India

by Advaith Sri Krishna Datta Mamidanna* The post When Humour Confronts Authority: Satire, Free Speech, and Constitutional Limits in India appeared first on SCC Times.

Supreme Court on Disability Pension: Entitlement Rules 2008 Substantially Retain 1982 Scheme; Burden Shifts to Ex-Servicemen After 15 Years

Supreme Court examined the legal effect of the Entitlement Rules 2008, their relationship with the 1982 Rules, the role of Medical Board opinions, and the shift in burden of proof after 15 years in disability pension claims. The post Supreme Court on Disability Pension: Entitlement Rules 2008 Substantially Retain 1982 Scheme; Burden Shifts to Ex-Servicemen After 15 Years appeared first...

NFSU, Delhi | National Legal Hackathon, 2026

This is a legal problem-solving competition where participants identify existing, real-world problems in the legal ecosystem and develop practical, implementable solutions legal startups, tech-enabled tools, service models, or process innovations. The event is execution-focused, not an abstract innovation challenge. The post NFSU, Delhi | National Legal Hackathon, 2026 appeared first on SCC Times.

No Delhi jurisdiction over Maharashtra FDA notice to VIMAL Elaichi’s brand ambassadors; mere location of business and FSSAI in Delhi insufficient: Delhi HC

Delhi High Court held that the mere fact that the petitioner’s business is located in Delhi, or that FSSAI is situated in Delhi, would not confer territorial jurisdiction upon this Court when the impugned action has been initiated by the Maharashtra authorities and no substantial part of the cause of action has arisen within Delhi. The post No Delhi jurisdiction...

‘Super El Niño’ weather event set to exacerbate humanitarian crisis in South Sudan, UNFP says

The UN World Food Programme (WFP) on Tuesday warned that South Sudan’s hunger crisis is worsening amidst ongoing armed conflict, diminishing international aid, and a “super El Niño” set to impact the nation and surrounding areas. At a press briefing, WFP’s Assistant Executive Director for Programme Operations, Matthew Hollingworth, explained that “Conflict, displacement, economic hardship, […] The post ‘Super El...

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. advises Popo Global Pvt. Ltd. on a strategic investment by the Invus Group (Artal Asia Pte. Ltd.)

Bengaluru-based Popo Global is a multi-brand restaurant platform operating popular food and beverage brands, including The Pizza Bakery, Paris Panini and Smash Guys. The transaction represents a significant private equity investment in India’s rapidly expanding organised food and quick-service restaurant sector. The post Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. advises Popo Global Pvt. Ltd. on a strategic investment by the Invus...

Centre expands ‘Not for Children Below 4’ warning to all Chlorpheniramine Maleate-Phenylephrine drug combinations

Health Ministry has broadened warning-label requirements for all fixed-dose combinations (FDCs) containing Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride to protect children below four years of age. The post Centre expands ‘Not for Children Below 4’ warning to all Chlorpheniramine Maleate-Phenylephrine drug combinations appeared first on SCC Times.

NLU Delhi’s Centre for Labour Law Research and Advocacy Invites Papers for Journal on Labour

This annual thematic journal aims to provide a platform for interdisciplinary writings on labour issues, with its Third issue focusing on the theme “Technology, Labour and Governance’’ The post NLU Delhi’s Centre for Labour Law Research and Advocacy Invites Papers for Journal on Labour appeared first on SCC Times.

SC permits conditional sale of minerals from expired mining leases; allows amalgamation of mining blocks with virgin forest land subject to strict safeguards

The Court approved Amicus’s 11 condition framework for disposal of minerals from expired leases, holding the conditions mandatory, and permitted amalgamation of mining blocks with virgin forest land for auction, subject to strict statutory and environmental safeguards.. The post SC permits conditional sale of minerals from expired mining leases; allows amalgamation of mining blocks with virgin forest land subject to...

DMD Advocates Retain the Crown, Win Back-to-Back Titles at LawStrings Pickleball Cup Season 2

After a series of competitive encounters, DMD Advocates emerged as the Gold Cup winners, securing the top spot in Season 2. The championship-winning team comprised Kunal Dutt, Chaitanya Kaushik, Haaris Faazili, Suman Yadav, Veni Tandon, Raghav Dutt, Sanya Dhir and Saurabh Singh Ahluwalia. The post DMD Advocates Retain the Crown, Win Back-to-Back Titles at LawStrings Pickleball Cup Season 2 appeared...

AIBE XXI COP Update: First batch dispatched to State Bar Councils; second phase processing for pending candidates announced

BCI has announced the dispatch status of AIBE XXI COPs and outlined the timeline for the next batch of certificates. The post AIBE XXI COP Update: First batch dispatched to State Bar Councils; second phase processing for pending candidates announced appeared first on SCC Times.

Tenant Rights in India Explained | Rent, Eviction, Security Deposit & More | Law Made Easy Ep. 11

What rights do tenants have in India? From security deposits and rent agreements to eviction, notice periods and essential protections, understand the The post Tenant Rights in India Explained | Rent, Eviction, Security Deposit & More | Law Made Easy Ep. 11 appeared first on SCC Times.

Faculty of Law, BHU Organises Intra-Faculty Youth Parliament ‘Vaagdaksh-26’

Addressing the participants at the Youth Parliament ‘Vaagdaksh-26’, the Vice-Chancellor of Banaras Hindu University (BHU) emphasised the importance of reasoned discourse, constructive dialogue and democratic values in shaping responsible citizens and strengthening democratic institutions. The post Faculty of Law, BHU Organises Intra-Faculty Youth Parliament ‘Vaagdaksh-26’ appeared first on SCC Times.

UN expert raises concern after female inmates report sexual harassment, threats and violence in California facility

The UN Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls, Reem Alsalem, on Monday voiced concern over the conditions in which female inmates were experiencing at the Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF), saying that after reporting alleged sexual harassment, privacy violations, threats, and violence, they were now facing retaliation. In June 2026, the Special Rapporteur […] The post UN expert...

Taiwan dispatch: motion for retrial filed over 2000 execution amid miscarriage of justice concerns

A motion for retrial was filed by a Taiwan Innocence Project pro bono legal team on September f7 or Lu Cheng—a man executed in 2000 amid concerns over a miscarriage of justice. The motion was supported by five new pieces of evidence. In the press conference and documentary screening earlier this month, the Taiwan Innocence […] The post Taiwan dispatch...

Groups urge justices to leave in place ruling barring Trump administration’s use of voter database

Presence of forever chemicals in the environment threatens human rights, UN expert says

Newly appointed UN expert Bethanie Carney Almroth on Monday warned that pollution in the form of “forever chemicals,” or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), poses severe risks to the basic human right of a healthy and safe environment. Almroth referenced a recent UN report conveying that as PFAS spreads and accumulates in the environment, it has the […] The post Presence of...

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : September 16, 2026

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : September 16, 2026

Financiers Cannot Repossess Vehicles By Force : Supreme Court Awards Rs 10 Lakh Compensation To Truck Owner

LiveLaw High Courts Daily Highlights: September 16, 2026

Pérez-Llorca relocates Colombian partners to New York and Madrid

Move is part of a firm-wide initiative to capitalise on recent internationalisation process

US data centre start-up Montera hires Aligned Data Centers deputy GC as inaugural CLO

Justin Landfair will help build and lead company’s legal function

Wolters Kluwer launches agentic AI outside counsel management tool

New application enables in-house legal teams to better compare law firms on cost, staffing and billing compliance

How AI Is Changing Latham, From Servers to Workflow Guidelines

How AI Is Changing Latham, From Servers to Workflow Guidelines

Looking at the Global 200 Through a Litigation Lens

Burford Exec, Holland & Knight Innovation Adviser Launch Employee-Side AI-Native Firm

The 2026 Global 100 Ranked by Profit Per Equity Partner

Live from WIPL with Crystal Wright

The 2026 Global 200: The Largest Firms in the Asia Pacific Ranked By Head Count

Latham Boosts German Associate Salaries 20% to €180,000, Surpassing Kirkland

Ajeet Bharti bail plea: Delhi High Court sees intense exchange between Advocate Jai Dehadrai and judge

Delhi High Court expresses concerns over growing number of advocates filing PILs in their names

Allahabad HC sets Ayush Malik free from family's custody after he says he voluntarily embraced Islam

Aarey tree-felling case: Supreme Court calls IICT's proposed campus a project of national importance

Sridevi land dispute: Supreme Court sends Boney Kapoor, Janhvi Kapoor’s plea to mediation

Lucio AI launches Elevate, moving legal AI from chat answers to finished deliverables

The marginalisation of backward classes in judicial appointments

Centre supports plea in Delhi HC to allow same-sex partners be medical representatives for each other

Plea in Supreme Court challenges Centre's decision to levy MDR on merchant UPI transactions over ₹2,000

Delhi HC questions Delhi government on fire rules allowing private auditors to certify building safety

We are liberal when it comes to granting bail in Ganja cases: Supreme Court

DUSU election candidate can't be disqualified for membership in political party's student wing: Delhi HC

Satya Niketan building collapse is a result of callous and criminal conduct: Delhi High Court

Supreme Court criticises States for poor implementation of directions on menstrual hygiene at schools

CIC orders DU Faculty of Law to justify withholding of exam evaluation records

Stray dogs: Kerala HC to monitor implementation of Supreme Court directions every month

Supreme Court dismisses Central government's appeals against disability pension to ex-Army officers

Pre-ride tipping for cabs, autos under CCPA scanner: Why Rapido was fined but Namma Yatri wasn't

Delhi HC says words used by Ajeet Bharti were offensive, reserves order on anticipatory bail plea

Karnataka HC notice to State in contempt plea for not paying illegally arrested homestay owner ₹5 lakh

Shiv Sena Row | Why Didn't ECI Allot Neutral Symbol To Eknath Shinde Side? Supreme Court

Shiv Sena Row | Why Didn't ECI Allot Neutral Symbol To Eknath Shinde Side? Supreme Court

'He Voluntarily Embraced Islam' : Allahabad High Court Frees Ayush Malik From Home Confinement

'He Voluntarily Embraced Islam' : Allahabad High Court Frees Ayush Malik From Home Confinement

Comedian Pranit More Moves Supreme Court For Relief In FIRs Over 'Rs.370 Biryani' Controversy

Comedian Pranit More Moves Supreme Court For Relief In FIRs Over 'Rs.370 Biryani' Controversy

Income Tax | AO Cannot Reopen Assessment Settled By Settlement Commission : Supreme Court

Income Tax | AO Cannot Reopen Assessment Settled By Settlement Commission : Supreme Court

Article 220 Doesn't Bar Ex-HC Judges' Co-option As Bar Council Women Members: Supreme Court

Article 220 Doesn't Bar Ex-HC Judges' Co-option As Bar Council Women Members: Supreme Court

Lessee Cannot File Writ Petition Against Eviction When Land Owner's Challenge Was Withdrawn : Supreme Court

Place Of Insurer's Office Doesn't Confer Territorial Jurisdiction For Motor Accident Claim : Supreme Court Explains S.166(2) MV Act

Courts Must Presume Correctness Of Answer Key, Interfere Only If Mistake Is 'Glaring And Apparent': Supreme Court

Man Who Spent 2.5 Years In Jail Over Alleged 'Derogatory' Email Against CM Yogi Gets Bail From Allahabad High Court

Allahabad High Court Orders Production Of Minor Children After Father Alleges Estranged Wife Plans To Convert Them To Islam

Section 37 NDPS Act Rigours Not Applicable To Limited Cultivation Of Opium Poppy: J&K&L High Court

‘The days of throw the latest and newest at every problem are over’: Legal AI’s shift to consumption-based pricing

A predicted rollout of pay-per-use pricing for legal AI will likely increase tech costs for law firms and company legal departments, experts warn

Delhi HC seeks Centre’s stand on PIL for checks on addictive features of social media platforms

Gurugram hit and run: Court remands accused Kalyan Bainsla to police custody for two days

Sarvaank Associates is looking to hire Legal Associate and Senior Associate in Delhi

Delhi HC rejects PIL for probe into conflicting accounts of police lathicharge during CJP protest

Orissa High Court reinstates judge who resigned to take care of autistic son

What will the Legal Function of Tomorrow look like?

Osborne Partners joins US advisory firm Delta Consulting Group in global disputes expansion

Kerala HC grants anticipatory bail to advocate accused of sexually harassing woman lawyer in court

Courts must take progressive approach in John Doe suits, can't insist on identifying unknown parties: Kerala HC

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, Khaitan & Co, A&O Shearman act on Pernia's Pop Up Shop ₹680 crore IPO

DMD Advocates wins back-to-back titles at LawStrings Pickleball Cup Season 2

Madras High Court rejects election petitions against TVK's KA Sengottaiyan, DMK's EV Velu

Delhi HC declines urgent listing of Kshatriya Karni Sena plea against denial of permission for anti-quota protest

Can Customs prohibit import of sex toys as obscene articles? Calcutta High Court to decide

NLU Tripura VC defends Registrar appointment; says student concerns instigated by former Registrar

RERA cannot decide disputed questions of title; parties must approach civil court: Madras HC

Justice Jaishree Thakur, Senior Advocate GK Mann nominated as members of Punjab & Haryana Bar Council

Illegal arrest warrants release, not bail: Kerala High Court

BharatPe moves Delhi High Court against Centrum, JBCG over transfer of Unity Bank warrants

Unclaimed Motor Accident, Labour Compensation : Supreme Court Issues Notice To UP Over Delay In Dashboard CreationThe Supreme

The Supreme Court today (September 16) issued notice to the Secretaries of the Uttar Pradesh Transport Department and Labour and Industry Department, seeking effective compliance with directions to create a dashboard displaying live updates on compensation amounts lying deposited in connection with...

Supreme Court Allows Students Of Derecognized College Of Physicians & Surgeons Mumbai To Appear For Exams

Supreme Court Allows Students Of Derecognized College Of Physicians & Surgeons Mumbai To Appear For Exams

Supreme Court Orders Status Quo On Sridevi's Chennai Property, Issues Notice To Boney Kapoor, Janhvi & Kushi On Rival Claim

Supreme Court Orders Status Quo On Sridevi's Chennai Property, Issues Notice To Boney Kapoor, Janhvi & Kushi On Rival Claim

Supreme Court Allows Lawyer To Approach Social Media Platforms To Take Down Clips Of His Arguments In Court

Supreme Court Allows Lawyer To Approach Social Media Platforms To Take Down Clips Of His Arguments In Court

Supreme Court Expresses Dissatisfaction With States' Compliance On Menstrual Hygiene In Schools

Supreme Court Expresses Dissatisfaction With States' Compliance On Menstrual Hygiene In Schools

Seat Belts In Cars : Supreme Court Asks Centre To Consider Suggestions For Stricter Enforcement

Seat Belts In Cars : Supreme Court Asks Centre To Consider Suggestions For Stricter Enforcement

Trust Not A Juristic Person, Cannot Be Arrayed As Accused : Supreme Court

'Army's Burden To Prove Disability Was Not Due To Service' : Supreme Court Dismisses Union's Appeals Against Disability Pension

Mental Health Counselling Regulation: Kerala High Court Directs Centre To File Affidavit On Allied Healthcare Professionals Act

Age Of 70-Year-Old Accused Not Enough To Grant Anticipatory Bail In Sexual Harassment FIR: Gujarat High Court

Mutual Consent Divorce Under Hindu Marriage Act Valid Ground To Quash Cruelty Case U/S 498A IPC: Calcutta High Court

BonelliErede and Hogan Lovells Cadwalader latest to boost Brussels ranks with partner hires

The hires follow a flurry of activity in the de-facto European capital

Nicole Kidman Urges Women Lawyers to Embrace Failure and Reinvention

Trump Nominates Acting EEOC Legal Chief Catherine Eschbach for Permanent Role

Georgia Tort Reform Is Pushing More Cases to Litigation, Some Plaintiff Attorneys Say

Robinhood Asks Supreme Court to Await CFTC's Word on Prediction Markets

WIPL 2026 Takeaways: Keeping Up With Ever-Changing AI Risks