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US appeals court allows Trump administration to proceed with homelessness program overhaul

A US federal appeals court on Wednesday allowed the Trump administration to move forward for now with changes to a federal homelessness program, temporarily pausing a lower court ruling that had set aside the new funding plan. The US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit granted the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) […] The post US appeals...

Human rights situation in Venezuela remains unchanged despite minor reforms, UN Fact-Finding Mission says

The UN Fact-Finding Mission in Venezuela stated on Wednesday that despite some limited improvements in the human rights situation in Venezuela, institutions involved in human rights violations and repression remained intact. Sofia Macher, Chair of the UN mission said : “The reduction in some of the harshest forms of repression is notable, but it does […] The post Human rights...

UN experts: Belarus weaponized criminal justice system against government dissent

The UN Group of Independent Experts on the Situation of Human Rights in Belarus on Tuesday presented a report detailing the weaponization of the nation’s criminal justice system against government dissenters. The experts found violations of several international human rights treaties, including the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment […] The post UN experts...

Federal judge blocks latest attempt to add Trump’s name to Kennedy Center

Judge Christopher Cooper ruled on Tuesday that the Kennedy Center’s Board of Trustees cannot install memorials for President Donald J. Trump, or anyone else who is not former President John F. Kennedy, at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts without Congress’s approval. This ruling followed a request from Joyce Beatty, an Ohio […] The post Federal judge...

UN rights experts say global food supply under threat from criminalization of peasant seed systems

The global food supply is under threat from laws that criminalize the sale and exchange of peasant seed varieties, a group of UN experts said Wednesday. In their latest report to the Human Rights Council, the UN Working Group on the rights of peasants and other people working in rural areas indicated that almost all […] The post UN rights...

Commercial Mediation Conclave India 2026 to focus on making mediation mainstream in commercial disputes

The Commercial Mediation Conclave India 2026 will bring together judges, senior advocates, mediators, law firm practitioners and in-house legal professionals to examine the mainstreaming of mediation in commercial disputes, with discussions spanning institutional mediation, enforcement, sector-specific disputes, Med-Arb and the role of lawyers and businesses. The post Commercial Mediation Conclave India 2026 to focus on making mediation mainstream in commercial...

How courts keep getting Bruen wrong

Texas abortion bans challenged as unconstitutional in wrongful death suit over denied care

The family of a San Antonio woman who died after allegedly being denied an abortion despite life-threatening pregnancy complications filed suit Tuesday in the District Court of Bexar County, Texas, challenging the state’s abortion bans as unconstitutional and accusing state officials and her health care providers of violating federal law. Tierra Walker was 37 years […] The post Texas abortion...

What a missing citation tells us about the Supreme Court’s birthright citizenship decision

Decision on citizenship database expected soon

Plus, an overview of our event previewing the 2026-27 term.

Call for Essays | WBNUJS’ Society for Advancement of Criminal Justice (SACJ) organising National Criminal Law Essay Writing Competition 2026

The Society for Advancement of Criminal Justice (SACJ), WBNUJS, invites essays for its National Criminal Law Essay Writing Competition 2026 on contemporary criminal law and criminal justice issues. The post Call for Essays | WBNUJS’ Society for Advancement of Criminal Justice (SACJ) organising National Criminal Law Essay Writing Competition 2026 appeared first on SCC Times.

Prolonged pre-trial incarceration meets twin test of Section 37 NDPS Act: Manipur HC grants bail

The Court released the petitioner-accused on bail, observing that the case substantially rested upon the statutory presumption under Section 35, Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, Act, 1985 (NDPS Act) and such presumption is rebuttable. The Court specified that, in cases involving commercial quantity under the NDPS Act, the twin test contained in Section 37 remains mandatory. The post Prolonged pre-trial...

Amnesty International names 87 Iranian officials for crimes against humanity in 2022 crackdown

Amnesty International named 87 Iranian security and interior ministry officials Wednesday who it says should face criminal investigation for crimes against humanity committed during the 2022 crackdown on the Woman Life Freedom protests, and urged the UN Security Council to refer Iran’s situation to the International Criminal Court (ICC) The 1,161-page report, titled “Architects of Atrocities,” documents […] The post...

‘Let us build this digital future brick by brick’: India Digital ADR Summit 2026 closes with focus on fairness and human oversight

At the valedictory ceremony of the India Digital ADR Summit 2026, speakers emphasised that technology must strengthen, rather than replace, human judgment, procedural fairness and institutional accountability, while calling for greater trust in digital arbitration and mediation. The post ‘Let us build this digital future brick by brick’: India Digital ADR Summit 2026 closes with focus on fairness and human...

UN Iran Fact-Finding Mission calls for end to hostilities after US strikes kill civilians

The UN Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Iran Monday called on all parties to immediately cease hostilities and comply with international humanitarian law following reported US airstrikes that killed and injured civilians in southern Iran. The Mission said that two strikes in Hormozgan province raise serious questions about whether the United States took all necessary […] The post UN Iran...

Can candidates with prior open/distance mode degrees enrol as advocates after regular mode LLB? Supreme Court allows provisional enrolment

The question before the Court was whether candidates who had obtained their preceding degrees through open or correspondence mode but subsequently completed a 3-year regular LLB from recognised universities, could be provisionally enrolled as advocates pending final adjudication on Rule 5, Rules of Legal Education, 2008. The post Can candidates with prior open/distance mode degrees enrol as advocates after regular...

Kerala HC: Mere promise to marry allegation by a married woman insufficient to establish induced consent under S. 69 BNS

The Kerala High Court held that a mere allegation of a false promise to marry by a woman in a subsisting marriage did not disclose the essential ingredients of an offence under Section 69 of the BNS and, consequently, quashed the FIR and all further proceedings. The post Kerala HC: Mere promise to marry allegation by a married woman insufficient...

HPNLU Hosts National Youth Festival & Conclave “SWASTHYA MANTHAN 2026”

The successful organisation of SWASTHYA MANTHAN 2026 reflects HPNLU’s continued commitment towards promoting public health awareness, youth leadership, social responsibility and informed civic engagement. The post HPNLU Hosts National Youth Festival & Conclave “SWASTHYA MANTHAN 2026” appeared first on SCC Times.

Supreme Court reconstitutes Gender Sensitization and Internal Complaints Committee

The Chief Justice of India has reconstituted the Supreme Court Gender Sensitization and Internal Complaints Committee (GSICC) with effect from 13 September 2026 for the prevention, prohibition and redressal of sexual harassment. The post Supreme Court reconstitutes Gender Sensitization and Internal Complaints Committee appeared first on SCC Times.

Cabinet approves EPFO wage ceiling hike from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000

Government has expanded the EPFO net by raising the wage ceiling from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 per month, bringing over 51 lakh additional employees under mandatory social security coverage. The post Cabinet approves EPFO wage ceiling hike from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 appeared first on SCC Times.

Cases Reported in HCC | Can owning other flats stop you from evicting a tenant? 6 recent High Court Cases on rent control and eviction

Explore latest Cases reported in SCC’s High Courts Cases (HCC) on Rent Control and Eviction law covering Bona fide requirement of landlord, recover possession , eviction of tenant, status of deemed tenant, general remedy for eviction, and unauthorized Occupant. The post Cases Reported in HCC | Can owning other flats stop you from evicting a tenant? 6 recent High Court...

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. advises IFC on USD 500 Million ECB Facility to SIDBI

IFC’s debt proceeds will be utilized by SIDBI for directly lending to MSMEs and for MSME refinance facilities to financial institutions. The post Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. advises IFC on USD 500 Million ECB Facility to SIDBI appeared first on SCC Times.

India Digital ADR Summit 2026: Practitioners discuss enforcement hurdles, jurisprudence & legislative avenues of Emergency Arbitration in India

In a panel discussion held at the India Digital ADR Summit 2026, the panellists explored the need for emergency award, landmark cases, judicial activism v. legislative action, and future of emergency arbitration in India. The post India Digital ADR Summit 2026: Practitioners discuss enforcement hurdles, jurisprudence & legislative avenues of Emergency Arbitration in India appeared first on SCC Times.

A conversation like never before! Watch the latest episode only on SCC Online YT Channel!

The post A conversation like never before! Watch the latest episode only on SCC Online YT Channel! appeared first on SCC Times.

The Creditor Takes the Wheel: Control, Custody and the New Creditor-Initiated Insolvency Resolution Process

by V.P. Singh* The post The Creditor Takes the Wheel: Control, Custody and the New Creditor-Initiated Insolvency Resolution Process appeared first on SCC Times.

Sullivan & Cromwell adds Weil’s London co-chief in double partner hire

Dealmaker David Avery-Gee joins alongside corporate partner Sarah Flaherty in the latest in string of senior exits from Weil across London and New York

‘Our focus is increasingly on resilience, scalability and readiness for future firm failures’: FSCS chief counsel James Darbyshire

James Darbyshire discusses his role at the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, the evolution of the consumer protection landscape and the key challenges impacting financial services lawyers

Former Pogust Goodhead chief executive joins BGI in battle for control of Mariana Dam litigation

Thomas Goodhead reunites with former PG partners as October hearing looms over which firm should represent Brazilian claimants

Clio hires former Michigan Supreme Court chief justice as GM of its judiciary business

Bridget Mary McCormack will lead Clio’s commercial strategy for its courts-focused unit

Vehicle-related disputes push standalone US product liability claims to 10-year high

Lex Machina data shows total non-MDL filings reached 5,692 cases last year, a 31% year-on-year rise

White-collar crime comparative guide launches

Johnson Winter Slattery partner Robert Wyld edits latest GLP guide covering corporate crime and enforcement worldwide

Elevation Express: Why Have Trump, Biden Quickly Promoted Their Own Judges?

Elevation Express: Why Have Trump, Biden Quickly Promoted Their Own Judges?

Are Defense Firms Being Outgunned by the Plaintiffs Bar? 2 Firm Leaders Argue Yes

DOJ Takes Fight Over Albany U.S. Attorney's Office to Supreme Court

Involving Legal Early in Product Design Is Recipe for Success, Tech Lawyers Say

Texas Lawyers Are Adopting AI Cautiously and Mostly for Email

How the Deal Got Done: Foley and Lee Jeans/Authentic Brands

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : September 17, 2026

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : September 17, 2026

All Medical Graduates, Whether Indian Or Foreign, Must Get Stipends On Parity, Says Supreme Court

All Medical Graduates, Whether Indian Or Foreign, Must Get Stipends On Parity, Says Supreme Court

People Voted For United Shiv Sena, How Can 2019 Vote Shares Be Evidence Of Support For Shinde Faction? Supreme Court

People Voted For United Shiv Sena, How Can 2019 Vote Shares Be Evidence Of Support For Shinde Faction? Supreme Court

No Vested Right To Claim Promotion Under Repealed Rules : Supreme Court

No Vested Right To Claim Promotion Under Repealed Rules : Supreme Court

Dharavi People Showed Exemplary Understanding During Covid Pandemic : Supreme Court

Dharavi People Showed Exemplary Understanding During Covid Pandemic : Supreme Court

LiveLaw High Courts Daily Highlights: September 17, 2026

Man Dies In Bijnor Jail Two Days After HC Grants Him Bail; Allahabad High Court Seeks Explanation From UP Prisons DG

Grant Of NEET Grace Marks Exclusively To NCC Cadets Who Finish Class 12 Is Reasonable: Telangana High Court

Delhi court orders FIR against Karishma Aziz over derogatory remarks against PM Modi, Savarkar and Hinduism

West Bengal woman deported to Bangladesh after SIR deletion; son moves Supreme Court

Voters vote for party, not representative: Supreme Court questions legislative majority test in Shiv Sena dispute

Re-thinking pet custody in matrimonial disputes

Same-sex partner medical rights plea: Delhi HC asks how media got Centre's affidavit beforehand

Tryst with the Constitution: The many constitutional questions in the CJP protest order

Equal pay for equal work cannot be applied mechanically; experience must be considered: Supreme Court

DUSU polls: Delhi HC directs DU, Police to act against hooligans by tomorrow or vote counting will be stayed

David Maister’s Frameworks in an AI World: from management theory to law-firm decisions

Denken’s Morgan Rigby and Annika Lehmann outline how adaptive learning can help law firms apply renowned management guru’s thinking to AI's practical challenges

Live from WIPL with Law.com's Vanessa Blum and Alaina Lancaster

Avail IT Act remedy first: Supreme Court to lawyer seeking removal of court appearance video

Fear of court intervention must not stop arbitrators from taking a firm stand: Ciccu Mukhopadhaya

Sarvaank Associates represents Blue Ashva Capital on Kepler Aerospace seed fundraise

VERTICES PARTNERS, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas, IC RegFin Legal act on Cüraa Series A fundraise

FCRA: Delhi HC tells Centre to approach single judge against order allowing CHRI to withdraw ₹20 lakh

Clash at DU's Law Centre-1 during DUSU campaigning leaves students injured

Can current class 6 students can be exempted from CBSE 3-language policy? Supreme Court asks Centre again

Litigant cannot be shown the door for NCLAT portal failure: Supreme Court restores appeal filed one day late

Manipal Law School student Kaziah Liz Mejo to represent India at Miss Universe 2026

Kerala court sentences ex-DGP Tomin Thachankary to 4 years jail in disproportionate assets case

Satya Niketan building collapse: Centre opposes Kiran Bedi's plea to be made party in Delhi HC case

We are revering violence now? Delhi High Court questions use of Shoorveer song in Mirzapur movie

Blatant abuse of power: Delhi HC initiates contempt case against Tihar jail superintendent for frustrating parole order

Change mindset on Hindi; you can't alienate Delhi: Supreme Court to Tamil Nadu in Navodaya schools case

JSA advises Swish on $24 million Series B extension round

How can you impose blanket ban? Delhi HC questions police for not allowing anti-reservation protest

Manipur violence: Supreme Court asks Chief Secretary for report on unnatural deaths at relief camps

IDIA Hyderabad to conduct CLAT Bootcamp at NALSAR

No court can fully undo harm caused by compromised police investigation: CJI Surya Kant

HPNLU sit-in protest ends on same day after University responds with written commitments

Supreme Court Again Asks CBSE To Consider Exempting Present Class 6 Students From 3-Language PolicyThe Board can introduce

The Board can introduce the 3-language mandate from 2027 in Class 6, the Court proposed.

Supreme Court Allows 3-Year Law Graduates With Bachelor Degrees Through Distance/Open Mode To Provisionally Enrol As Advocates

Supreme Court Allows 3-Year Law Graduates With Bachelor Degrees Through Distance/Open Mode To Provisionally Enrol As Advocates

NDPS Act | 'Unexplained 5-Day Gap In Custody Of Samples, Breach Of S.52A' : Supreme Court Acquits Two Men After 20 Years

NDPS Act | 'Unexplained 5-Day Gap In Custody Of Samples, Breach Of S.52A' : Supreme Court Acquits Two Men After 20 Years

'You Think Women Can't Lift LPG Cylinders?' : Supreme Court Awards Compensation To Woman Denied Job Based On Gender

'You Think Women Can't Lift LPG Cylinders?' : Supreme Court Awards Compensation To Woman Denied Job Based On Gender

'Equal Pay For Equal Work' Doctrine Cannot Be Mechanically Applied, Experience Can Justify Pay Difference: Supreme Court

'Equal Pay For Equal Work' Doctrine Cannot Be Mechanically Applied, Experience Can Justify Pay Difference: Supreme Court

'Chennai Shouldn't Alienate Delhi & Vice-Versa': Supreme Court Urges Tamil Nadu To Shed Opposition To Navodaya Schools

'Chennai Shouldn't Alienate Delhi & Vice-Versa': Supreme Court Urges Tamil Nadu To Shed Opposition To Navodaya Schools

Muslim Law Giving Mother Custody Of Daughter Till Puberty Does Not Make Paternal Family's Custody Illegal: Gujarat High Court

'Enough Is Enough': Delhi High Court Raps Authorities Over Failure To Tackle Violence In DUSU Polls, Warns Of Staying Results

Deceased Passenger's Negligence In De-Boarding Moving Train Not Ground To Deny Compensation: Calcutta High Court

US Judge Questions Role of Trump-Appointed US Attorney in Smartmatic Prosecution

US Judge Questions Role of Trump-Appointed US Attorney in Smartmatic Prosecution

William 'Willy' Jay Talks Paul Weiss Move, Mentorship, Lessons From Memorable Oral Argument

Prioritizing Rapid Expansion, Weil Taps New Corporate Co-Heads

SEC Moves to Curtail Shareholder Proposals

Are Women Lawyers Performing for Approval?

US in Talks With China to Sever Iran Economic Ties, Bessent Says

Appointment To Public Post Contrary To Recruitment Advertisement Amounts To Fraud On Public: Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court has

The Supreme Court has held that an appointment to a public post made in disregard of the qualifications prescribed in the recruitment advertisement amounts to a fraud on the public, while upholding the cancellation of an Anganwadi Supervisor's appointment in Maharashtra.A bench comprising Justice...

Litigant Mustn't Suffer When Delay Is Due To E-Filing Technical Glitch : Supreme Court Restores NCLAT Appeal

Litigant Mustn't Suffer When Delay Is Due To E-Filing Technical Glitch : Supreme Court Restores NCLAT Appeal

LiveLaw Breaking News Alerts: 17 September 2026

LiveLaw Breaking News Alerts: 17 September 2026

PC Act | Handover Of Bribe To Intermediary Not Enough To Prove Public Servant's Guilt : Supreme Court

PC Act | Handover Of Bribe To Intermediary Not Enough To Prove Public Servant's Guilt : Supreme Court

Supreme Court Asks RBI To Issue Directions To Prevent Forcible Repossession Of Vehicles By Banks, NBFCs

Supreme Court Asks RBI To Issue Directions To Prevent Forcible Repossession Of Vehicles By Banks, NBFCs

Gujarat High Court Protects Govt School Teacher Declared Surplus Over Lack Of Students

Mere Smell Of Alcohol Can't Prove Workman Was Under Its Influence At Time Of Accident: Karnataka High Court

Landowners Under UP Awas Vikas Act Entitled To Same Benefits As Under 2013 Land Acquisition Act: Allahabad High Court

Employee's Conviction For Serious Crime Doesn't Permit Automatic Pension Forfeiture; Hearing Must Be Given: Rajasthan High Court

Govt Employee Can't Seek Regularization Of Prolonged Absence As Medical Leave Without Filing Leave Application: AP High Court

Inttl Advocare announces Annual Promotions for 2026

Khaitan & Co, TT&A, Mayer Brown, Linklaters act on Capri Loans $300 million bond issuance

Let Shiv Sena factions select their own symbols and fight on their own strength, not on Bal Thackeray's: Supreme Court

Most lawyers can't afford paid legal databases: Delhi HC in Indian Kanoon right to be forgotten case

Divorce decree not needed to delete ex-spouse's name from passport: Kerala High Court

Women lawyers need not be designated Senior Advocates for co-option to State Bar Councils: Supreme Court