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Private Meta deal should not set industry-wide child safety standards, UN experts say

UN experts on Wednesday raised concern over Meta’s proposed multibillion-dollar settlement with US state attorneys general over alleged harms to children and adolescents, warning that privately negotiated agreements should not replace transparent regulation developed with participation from young people and affected communities. The experts described bringing social-media platform design within accountability mechanisms as a significant development. […] The post Private...

The fundamental confusions of federal Indian law

UN experts warn technology transforming mercenary activity

The UN Working Group on the use of mercenaries warned Tuesday that rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and other technologies are making it harder to determine who is responsible for human rights abuses linked to mercenary and private military and security operations. In a report presented during the 63rd session of the UN Human […] The post UN experts...

What AI misunderstands about the Supreme Court

How Americans feel about possible court reforms

Plus, Justice Sotomayor reflects on the state of civics education.

Income-tax rules amended; tax recovery arrest provisions dropped, registration deadlines extended to March 2027

CBDT has notified the Income-tax (Fourth Amendment) Rules, 2026, extending registration deadlines for valuers and authorised income-tax practitioners until 31 March 2027, revising application forms and omitting certain tax recovery provisions. The post Income-tax rules amended; tax recovery arrest provisions dropped, registration deadlines extended to March 2027 appeared first on SCC Times.

DV Act prescribes no limitation period for approaching Magistrate under Section 12; Mere delay does not warrant quashing of proceedings: Kerala HC

Kerala High Court emphasised that disputed factual allegations must be adjudicated by the jurisdictional Magistrate based on evidence and cannot be determined through a mini trial while exercising inherent jurisdiction under Section 528, BNSS. The post DV Act prescribes no limitation period for approaching Magistrate under Section 12; Mere delay does not warrant quashing of proceedings: Kerala HC appeared first...

Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court: Mere possession of “Dispiriting Books” cannot justify preventive detention

The High Court noted that mere possession of the books with dispiriting titles does not ipso facto make the petitioner/ detenue a criminal against whom the preventive detention was required to be invoked. The post Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court: Mere possession of “Dispiriting Books” cannot justify preventive detention appeared first on SCC Times.

Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice Arun Palli’s Dynamic Career and Notable Judgments

Recommended by Supreme Court Collegium on 27 May 2026, Justice Arun Palli took oath as a Supreme Court Judge along with four other Judges on 2 June 2026. The post Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice Arun Palli’s Dynamic Career and Notable Judgments appeared first on SCC Times.

Call for submissions | Research & Publication Cell, Symbiosis Law School, Nagpur — SymBlawg 2026

SymBLawg is a publishing initiative and annual competition by the Research and Publication Cell at Symbiosis Law School, Nagpur, providing a platform to law students to engage with contemporary legal issues and evolving areas under law. It follows a thematic approach and allows students to research diverse legal aspects, with a unique theme in every edition. The post Call for...

What happens to advocate enrolment when Bar Council elections stall it? Rajasthan HC explains

The Court held that the pending applications for enrolment as an advocate, with Rajasthan Bar Council, due to Bar elections, affects the right of livelihood of the applicants and thus, directed to dispose of all the pending applications. The post What happens to advocate enrolment when Bar Council elections stall it? Rajasthan HC explains appeared first on SCC Times.

Can your entire bank account be frozen over a ₹100 fraud alert? Here’s what the Rajasthan High Court Guidelines say

The Court issued guidelines stating conditions to be followed by the banks and investigating officers with respect to freezing, lien, hold, or seizure of bank accounts in cyber financial crime investigations, directing the respondents to review the restraints imposed on bank accounts in the light of given directions. The post Can your entire bank account be frozen over a ₹100...

BIS revises hallmarking fees for gold and silver articles

BIS has amended the Hallmarking Regulations, 2018, revising hallmarking fees payable by jewellers and Assaying and Hallmarking Centres for gold and silver articles. The post BIS revises hallmarking fees for gold and silver articles appeared first on SCC Times.

Delhi High Court rejects Bombay Shaving Company’s amended Switch4 Advertisement in Gillette disparagement suit; Earlier ad called an “Outright Mockery” of Court Proceedings

Delhi High Court directed Bombay Shaving Company to take down its Switch4 advertisement after finding its portrayal of Court proceedings objectionable and later rejected the amended advertisement proposed by the Company in Gillette’s disparagement suit. The post Delhi High Court rejects Bombay Shaving Company’s amended Switch4 Advertisement in Gillette disparagement suit; Earlier ad called an “Outright Mockery” of Court Proceedings...

Journal of Comparative Constitutional Jurisprudence Invites Submissions for Volume III (2027); Deadline November 30, 2026

The Journal seeks to foster rigorous constitutional scholarship by providing a platform for meaningful academic engagement, with a particular emphasis on supporting early-career legal scholars, researchers, and law teachers. The post Journal of Comparative Constitutional Jurisprudence Invites Submissions for Volume III (2027); Deadline November 30, 2026 appeared first on SCC Times.

Landmark Judgment Series| Mohori Bibee v. Dharmodas Ghose: Can a Minor Enter Into a Binding Contract?

Watch Mohori Bibee v. Dharmodas Ghose [1903 SCC OnLine PC 4], the Privy Council decision that established that a minor’s agreement is The post Landmark Judgment Series| Mohori Bibee v. Dharmodas Ghose: Can a Minor Enter Into a Binding Contract? appeared first on SCC Times.

Anatomy of a Corporate Tunnel and the Regulatory Blind Spots in Related Party Transactions

by Himanshu Mishra* The post Anatomy of a Corporate Tunnel and the Regulatory Blind Spots in Related Party Transactions appeared first on SCC Times.

European Commission president invites Canada to become EU’s first associate member

In her State of the Union Address in Strasbourg on Wednesday, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen invited Canada to become the first “associate member” of the European Union (EU). Von der Leyen proposed upgrading the existing Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) to an “Alliance for the Future” that would create […] The post European Commission...

Consumer groups urge state attorneys general to investigate Zillow, Compass and other real estate platforms over housing market practices

Nineteen consumer advocacy organizations sent a letter Wednesday to the National Association of Attorneys General, urging state attorneys general to investigate Zillow, Compass and other major real estate platforms over practices the groups say have made housing less affordable nationwide. The letter, addressed to Connecticut Attorney General William Tong as president of the association, was signed […] The post Consumer...

At annual SCOTUSblog Summit, Sen. Durbin and Rep. Issa express differing views on Supreme Court

UN Expert Mechanism calls for racial justice reform of drug laws to address systemic discrimination

The International Independent Expert Mechanism to Advance Racial Justice and Equality in Law Enforcement warned on Thursday that harsh drug laws and policies continue to play a role in systemic racism against “Africans and people of African descent around the world.” They advocate a shift to human rights and public health approaches. The official report […] The post UN Expert...

The Ninth Circuit rules Kalshi sports contracts on tribal lands likely violate federal law

The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled Wednesday that Kalshi is likely violating federal law by allowing users to wager on sporting events from tribal land. The court held that two federally recognized California tribes, the Blue Lake Rancheria and Chicken Ranch Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians, were likely to succeed on claims […] The post The Ninth...

Gibson Dunn adds Paul Weiss product liability co-chief in three-partner team hire

Los Angeles-based Kimberly Branscome joins as co-chair of Gibson Dunn’s product liability practice as firm expands litigation bench yet again

Travers Smith bolsters Brussels bench with hire of Mayer Brown’s London competition head

Daniel Vowden’s arrival marks fourth lateral partner hire by Travers Smith this month

‘Historic outcome’: CAT approves £260m UK collective action settlement with Google

Competition Appeal Tribunal approves deal over Play Store commissions paid by developers

Sustaining Status: These Firms Make Up Big Law’s 'Global Elite'

Sustaining Status: These Firms Make Up Big Law’s 'Global Elite'

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Defends the Power of Dissent in Phila. Bar Remarks

Higher Rates Are Sustaining Law Firm Profits, but Costs and Collections Will Decide 2026

Rise in 'AI Slop' Threatens Court Function, and Judges Are Frustrated

Litigation Trends to Watch: Sports Litigation Heats Up. Plus, Amgen's Data Security Troubles.

The Data Center Boom is Inverting the Standard Rules of Lateral Recruiting

18 NCLT Benches holding half-day sittings due to member shortage: Bar Association to Supreme Court

Unfortunate that people still prefer male child: Bombay High Court in female infanticide case

New bench, old battle: Maratha reservation case to be reheard for third time by Bombay High Court

Extra-Judicial Killings Are On Rise; Constitution Doesn't Approve Such Shortcut Methods: Justice Ujjal BhuyanJustice Bhuyan questioned if such

Justice Bhuyan questioned if such methods are adopted to cover up the lacunae in the investigation.

West Bengal SIR | 37 Lakh Appeals Pending; Less Than 3% Disposed By Appellate Tribunals : ECI Tells Supreme Court

West Bengal SIR | 37 Lakh Appeals Pending; Less Than 3% Disposed By Appellate Tribunals : ECI Tells Supreme Court

Manipur High Court Bar Opposes Elevation Of Judicial Officer To High Court Bench, Writes To CJI

BT lines up former Rolls-Royce GC as next legal chief

Mark Gregory will replace Sabine Chalmers in top lawyer role in December

Sidley, Latham score lead roles as Clearlake takes full control of Chelsea FC

Sidley guides Clearlake as it acquires stakes from Latham-repped US financiers Mark Walter and Todd Boehly, in deal that values Chelsea at around £5bn, including debt

Jimmy Choo-owner Capri hires Tiffany & Co GC as next legal head

Catherine So fills the seat left vacant by Krista McDonough’s departure to Wella in June

Law Firms Close 'Convenience Offices' in Post-COVID Shift

Law Firms Close 'Convenience Offices' in Post-COVID Shift

Litigators of the Week: A Philadelphia Defense Verdict in First Neutrogena Sunscreen Recall Trial

Former NJ AG's Firm Helms Copyright Fight Against OpenAI, Microsoft on Behalf of 500-Plus Regional News Publishers

J&J Wins First-Ever Jury Verdict Tied to Recalled Sunscreen

Live from WIPL with Nana Boyer

Allahabad High Court orders police to ensure protection of Hindu-Muslim lesbian couple

Will stop construction in Aerocity: Delhi High Court on water-logging, traffic congestion in Mahipalpur

How a recent Supreme Court judgment hollows out Section 69 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

The DPDP cross-border transfer rules aren't live yet; so why are contracts being redrafted as if they are?

Indian and foreign medical graduates entitled to equal stipend: Supreme Court

Lack of charging points deterring people from buying electric cars: Supreme Court

Delhi court grants bail to US national Matthew Aaron VanDyke in Myanmar terror training case

Can POSH Act cover women lawyers? What Supreme Court suggested

NCLT sends Bira, creditors to mediation in insolvency case

Telangana High Court disqualifies MLA Danam Nagendar over defection from BRS to Congress

Supreme Court stays P&H High Court verdict striking down Section 147A of Income Tax Act

J&K High Court establishes Delhi office for coordination with Supreme Court, Central government

Physical presence not necessary for witness examination if VC can facilitate cross-examination: Madras HC

Not in favour of setting deadlines for High Courts to decide cases: Supreme Court

Kerala High Court refuses interim bail to Reporter TV MD Anto Augustine

Ex-DGP Tomin Thachankary moves Kerala High Court challenging conviction in disproportionate assets case

Delhi High Court allows GST search of advocate's office, says privilege can't bar probe into lawyer's conduct

‘Your Vinayagar speaks Hindi, theirs speaks Tamil’: Madras HC on VHP-Hindu Munnani row over idol immersion

Gurugram hit and run: Court remands accused Kalyan Bainsla to 14 days judicial custody

Where are the soft skills? Supreme Court advises young lawyers to train under seniors on court decorum

Young Lawyers Starting Offices Without Training Under Seniors Miss Learning 'Niceties' Of Legal Profession : Justice BV Nagarathna"Unless

"Unless you train with a senior, you will not know the real skills of advocacy, the real tricks of the trade,” the judge said.

Despite Liquor Ban, Gujarat Witnessed Several Hooch Tragedies : Supreme Court

Despite Liquor Ban, Gujarat Witnessed Several Hooch Tragedies : Supreme Court

Supreme Court Strikes Down Maharashtra Rules Mandating Additives In Methanol, Issues Directions To Prevent Hooch Tragedies

Supreme Court Strikes Down Maharashtra Rules Mandating Additives In Methanol, Issues Directions To Prevent Hooch Tragedies

Supreme Court Urges Centre & BCI To Frame Regulations For Sexual Harassment Complaints By Women Lawyers In All Courts

Supreme Court Urges Centre & BCI To Frame Regulations For Sexual Harassment Complaints By Women Lawyers In All Courts

Plea In Supreme Court Seeks 30% Women Representation In Bar Council Of India Like State Bar Councils

Plea In Supreme Court Seeks 30% Women Representation In Bar Council Of India Like State Bar Councils

Maratha Quota Challenge: Bombay High Court Constitutes New 3-Judge Bench, Fresh Hearing To Begin On October 9

Maratha Quota Challenge: Bombay High Court Constitutes New 3-Judge Bench, Fresh Hearing To Begin On October 9

Grievousness Of Injury Not Necessary For Attracting Section 307 IPC : Supreme Court

Doctor Cannot Defy Court Order To Vacate Secured Property By Citing Patients' Treatment Needs: Bombay High Court

Retiring MP High Court Judge Avanindra Kumar Singh To Donate ₹1.1 Crore Retirement Benefits To PM CARES Fund

Government Land With Open Access Cannot Be Taken Over For Exclusive Use By Permittee: Bombay High Court

Supreme Court Stays P&H High Court Judgment Striking Down S.147A Income Tax ActThe Supreme Court today (September 18)

The Supreme Court today (September 18) stayed the Punjab and Haryana High Court's recent judgment, which struck down Section 147A of the Income Tax Act as unconstitutional, on a plea filed by the Union.A bench comprising Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice K Vinod Chandran stayed the judgment until the...

“By the Time We Dismiss the Matter, Your Car Will Be Charged”: Justice PS Narasimha Advocates EV Charging Stations at Supreme Court

“By the Time We Dismiss the Matter, Your Car Will Be Charged”: Justice PS Narasimha Advocates EV Charging Stations at Supreme Court

'You Represent The Nation, Don't Convert Issues Into PILs Overnight': Supreme Court Advises Young Lawyer

'You Represent The Nation, Don't Convert Issues Into PILs Overnight': Supreme Court Advises Young Lawyer

LiveLaw Breaking News Alerts: 18 September 2026

LiveLaw Breaking News Alerts: 18 September 2026

Presumption Of Guilt Under POCSO Act Not Absolute: Supreme Court Acquits Man

Presumption Of Guilt Under POCSO Act Not Absolute: Supreme Court Acquits Man

'Where Does A Judge Go For Justice?': UP Judge Ravi Diwakar Questions Recall Of 97 Part-Heard Cases From His Court

'Where Does A Judge Go For Justice?': UP Judge Ravi Diwakar Questions Recall Of 97 Part-Heard Cases From His Court

Furniture Shops Must Register Under Assam Wood-Based Industry Rules, But Non-Compliance Is Not 'Forest Offence': Gauhati High Court

Agreement To Sell With Landlord Doesn't By Itself End Tenancy Or Turn Tenant's Possession Into Part Performance: Allahabad High Court

Bombay HC reinstates TISS professor compulsorily retired for creating alumni WhatsApp group

No blanket injunction in personality rights cases: Delhi HC in actor Meenakshi Chaudhary’s suit

Kerala court denies bail to Reporter TV MD Anto Augustine in alcohol possession case

CJP activist moves Allahabad High Court against FIR over video on dilapidated school in UP

Letter to Chief Minister’s Cell, PIL cannot be substitute for criminal complaint: Madras High Court

Jharkhand High Court upholds conviction of 75-year-old ex-railway clerk in ₹100 bribe case

NLSIU, TNNLU still not on BCI's approved list of law colleges as deadline lapses again; GNLU secures approval

Karnataka High Court dismisses lawyer's anticipatory bail plea in cash-for-bail case

Kerala court remands Reporter TV MD Anto Augustine to 14 days judicial custody in alcohol possession case

CCPA imposes ₹10 lakh fine on Xboom for ads of anti-drone systems without licence disclosures

The Mediation Act 2023: The changing landscape of dispute resolution

Delhi High Court grants bail to British national Jagtar Singh Johal in UAPA cases

Where should judge go when faced with injustice? UP trial judge again questions transfer of 97 murder cases

Overcrowding to fire safety: Karnataka HC issues safety guidelines for Bengaluru PGs

Karnataka High Court quashes criminal case against Pearson Education's former in-house counsel

OpenAI Launches Legal-Specific Configuration of GPT-6 Astra, Its Latest LLM

'Case Running' Under Microscope: Could Lawyers Soon Face RICO Charges?