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Indian Mediation Federation charts its course, unveils Advisory Board at Commercial Mediation Conclave India 2026

The Indian Mediation Federation (IMF) was formally launched at the PACT-Poovayya Commercial Mediation Conclave India 2026, held on 18 September 2026 at The post Indian Mediation Federation charts its course, unveils Advisory Board at Commercial Mediation Conclave India 2026 appeared first on SCC Times.

Some lessons of open-minded discourse on the Supreme Court

Is it time to rethink the office of the chief justice of the United States?

The “born free and equal” clauses, incorporation, and 12-person juries

Republicans respond to Trump’s Supreme Court comments

Plus, what artificial intelligence misunderstands about SCOTUS.

Prior vendor survey and vending plan by Town Vending Committee and local authority mandatory for declaring vending zones: Delhi HC

The High Court has held that the street vendors are not conferred any right to vend or squat until the permission or a certificate has been granted by the TVC in consultation with the local body. The post Prior vendor survey and vending plan by Town Vending Committee and local authority mandatory for declaring vending zones: Delhi HC appeared first...

Commercial Mediation Conclave India 2026: Experts discuss building trust, institutional credibility and a culture of mediation

At the Commercial Mediation Conclave India 2026, practitioners and corporate legal professionals discussed how mediation can be strengthened in India through institutional mechanisms, internal dispute-resolution processes, professional mediators, greater awareness and a shift away from adversarial approaches. The post Commercial Mediation Conclave India 2026: Experts discuss building trust, institutional credibility and a culture of mediation appeared first on SCC Times.

Director or Vice-President cannot institute complaint for company without Board authorisation; Bombay HC quashes proceedings against employee

In a copyright infringement case involving alleged unauthorised use of source codes, the Bombay High Court quashed proceedings against an employee, finding no material to show his active role beyond carrying out duties assigned by his employer. The Court also held that a company cannot maintain a criminal complaint through its Vice-President or an individual Director unless duly authorised by...

“Detrimental to confidence and trust of foreign nationals”: Allahabad HC denies relief to accused persons in large-scale international cyber fraud targeting foreign nationals

The Court remarked that the cyber fraud wherein 119 people were arrested for running an illegal call centre to monetarily scam foreign nationals was detrimental not only to the political, economic and social fabric of the country, but also to the confidence and trust of the foreign nationals of the country. The post “Detrimental to confidence and trust of foreign...

President reappoints Shashi Prakash Singh, Krishna Nandan Singh and Satyapal Jain as Additional Solicitor Generals for 3 High Courts

The President has reappointed Shashi Prakash Singh, Krishna Nandan Singh and Satyapal Jain as Additional Solicitors General for the Allahabad, Patna, and Punjab and Haryana High Courts, respectively, with effect from 1 October 2026. The post President reappoints Shashi Prakash Singh, Krishna Nandan Singh and Satyapal Jain as Additional Solicitor Generals for 3 High Courts appeared first on SCC Times.

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advises the BRLMs on IPO of Asset Reconstruction Company (India) Ltd.

The IPO comprised of an offer for sale by institutional investors including Avenue India, Federal Bank, Lathe Investment and SBI, aggregating to INR 7,350 million The post Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advises the BRLMs on IPO of Asset Reconstruction Company (India) Ltd. appeared first on SCC Times.

Disclosures by co-accused cannot by itself justify continued custody; Parity and absence of specific role favour grant of bail: Himachal Pradesh HC

The Himachal Pradesh High Court granted bail, holding that a co-accused’s custodial disclosure is inadmissible against another accused, and that continued detention without a specific attributed role would amount to pre-trial punishment. The post Disclosures by co-accused cannot by itself justify continued custody; Parity and absence of specific role favour grant of bail: Himachal Pradesh HC appeared first on SCC...

Imperium Canvas — Digital Poster Making Competition

MAFLAC, Government Law College, Kozhikode, presents Imperium Canvas as part of the Imperium Capitalis National Seminar! The post Imperium Canvas — Digital Poster Making Competition appeared first on SCC Times.

Mere Apprehension of bias insufficient to seek substitution of Investigating Officer: Karnataka HC

The Court emphasised unless a clear case of mala fides, demonstrable bias, lack of jurisdiction or abuse of process is made out before a competent court, the person under investigation cannot insist that the investigation be conducted by an officer of his choice. The post Mere Apprehension of bias insufficient to seek substitution of Investigating Officer: Karnataka HC appeared first...

Advocate-client privilege protects communications, not advocate’s unlawful or independent conduct; Delhi HC upholds GST search of Advocate’s office

The Court upholds search under S. 67(2), Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, subject to protection of privileged and third-party confidential material. The post Advocate-client privilege protects communications, not advocate’s unlawful or independent conduct; Delhi HC upholds GST search of Advocate’s office appeared first on SCC Times.

Starting Your Own Law Firm: Pooja Mahajan, Founding Partner, Chandhiok & Mahajan

In Spotlight Episode 1 of Sidebar Tales, Pooja Mahajan, Founding Partner, Chandhiok & Mahajan shares what it takes to build a practice The post Starting Your Own Law Firm: Pooja Mahajan, Founding Partner, Chandhiok & Mahajan appeared first on SCC Times.

Taxing the Award: The Convergence of the MoRTH Arbitration Ban, Evidentiary Burdens, and GST Exposures in Infrastructure Claims

by Manoj Thakur* The post Taxing the Award: The Convergence of the MoRTH Arbitration Ban, Evidentiary Burdens, and GST Exposures in Infrastructure Claims appeared first on SCC Times.

EU legislative body passes resolution concerning human rights and sanctions in Hong Kong

​European Parliament members on Thursday adopted a resolution concerning the human rights situation in Hong Kong, urging the Council of the European Union to impose targeted sanctions on Hong Kong officials under the EU Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime. ​The text criticized Hong Kong’s National Security Law, in force since 2020, which has drawn international […] The post EU legislative...

King & Wood launches Singapore office with nine-partner team

Team of current King & Wood partners led by dispute resolution specialist Harry Liu opens firm's third new office in less than half a year since split from Australia's Mallesons

A step further in collective licensing for AI training in the UAE

Bashar Malkawi explores how the UAE’s emerging collective licensing model could offer a solution to copyright challenges posed by AI

Sullivan & Cromwell and Cooley among early adopters as OpenAI unveils new legal AI platform

Astra for Law combines GPT-6 Astra with US legal research database enabling law firms and legaltech companies to develop their own AI tools and workflows

US employers face raft of Trump-flavoured labour law changes – Littler report

Littler’s Labor Day Report highlights moves to overturn Biden-era rules and enact Trump’s policy agenda

'No Private University Can Run As Profit-Making Institution', Supreme Court Seeks Financial Details From All Pvt UniversitiesThe Court

The Court has directed the Union and the States to get details from the Universities.

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : September 21, 2026

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : September 21, 2026

Central Government Can Authorise Any Officer Other Than SFIO Director To File Fraud Complaints Under Companies Act: Supreme Court

Central Government Can Authorise Any Officer Other Than SFIO Director To File Fraud Complaints Under Companies Act: Supreme Court

LiveLaw Breaking News Alerts: 21 September 2026

LiveLaw Breaking News Alerts: 21 September 2026

Bombay High Court Takes Suo Motu Cognisance Of Noise Pollution Caused Due To Religious Processions

Bombay High Court Takes Suo Motu Cognisance Of Noise Pollution Caused Due To Religious Processions

Police Statement That 'Sufficient Material Exists To File Chargesheet' Doesn't Mean Default Bail Can Be Granted : Supreme Court

'Arbitration Cannot Be Arbitrary' : Supreme Court Sets Aside Arbitral Tribunal Appointment For Lack Of Consent

Mere Membership Of Terrorist Gang Not Enough To Invoke S.20 UAPA; Prosecution Must Prove Terrorist Act: J&K&l High Court

Personal-Enmity Assaults Are “Law And Order” Issue, Not Grounds For Preventive Detention: J&K&L High Court

Patna High Court Recommends Reforms In Prison Manual, Calls For Hearing Before Remission Seizure, Safeguards For Illiterate Prisoners

Bail During Investigation In POCSO Case Where Child Was Assaulted By Uncle Is "Too Premature": J&K&L High Court Cancels Bail

Bombay High Court Quashes Case Against Man Accused Of Threatening Cop After Mobile Video Shows ₹300 Bribe Demand

Gujarat High Court gives Adani more time to respond to Journalist Ravi Nair's plea against custody in defamation case

Malviya Nagar hotel fire: Delhi High Court grants 4 weeks interim bail to owner Lovkesh Bajaj on medical grounds

JSA acts on Neogen Chemicals ₹600 crore QIP

Karnataka High Court forms SIT to probe KPSC recruitment irregularities

KPSC recruitment scam: Bengaluru court sends IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar to 6-day ED custody

Bombay High Court initiates suo motu case on festival noise; flags midnight loudspeakers, moots firecracker ban

Supreme Court asks TN to consider alternative land instead of evicting Sastra University from encroached land

Arbitration may rhyme with "arbitrary" but arbitral proceedings can't be arbitrary: Supreme Court

How Humayun landed a PSC candidate before Supreme Court over one mark

Supreme Court rejects Centre's review petition against verdict on private complaints in Companies Act fraud cases

Trilegal, Verist Law, TT&A, Duane Morris act on Kanohar Electricals ₹1,055 crore IPO

DHJS officer Reetesh Singh appointed new Registrar General of Delhi High Court

NLSIU's LawSoc cancels Umar Khalid documentary screening

TERES joins Singapore Courts’ approved list for real-time transcription services

Can't force people at workplace to wear Santa caps: Allahabad High Court

Karnataka High Court upholds tax refund of ₹27.13 crore to Myntra and Cult.fit co-founder Mukesh Bansal

Some North Indian States not declaring cancer as notifiable disease: Supreme Court informed

Khaitan's Swathy Ramanath joins Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas as Partner

India can demonstrate through its domestic system why the world should bring international arbitration to India: Drew & Napier CEO Cavinder Bull

BREAKING | Supreme Court Mandates Magistrates' Approval For Re-Arrest After First Arrest Is Quashed For Not Furnishing GroundsThe

The Magistrate can permit re-arrest only by an officer who is different from the officer who made the first illegal arrest.

Police Officer Who Arrests Without Furnishing Written Grounds Must Face Departmental Enquiry : Supreme Court

Police Officer Who Arrests Without Furnishing Written Grounds Must Face Departmental Enquiry : Supreme Court

Gurugram Building Site Collapse: Supreme Court Issues Notice On PIL Seeking Probe, Safety Standards for Construction Workers

Gurugram Building Site Collapse: Supreme Court Issues Notice On PIL Seeking Probe, Safety Standards for Construction Workers

Delhi Court Sets Aside 'Unreasoned' Order Refusing FIR Against Sonia Gandhi For Inclusion In Voter List Before Acquiring Indian Citizenship

Delhi Court Sets Aside 'Unreasoned' Order Refusing FIR Against Sonia Gandhi For Inclusion In Voter List Before Acquiring Indian Citizenship

NHAI Urges Supreme Court To Clarify Direction To Remove Stray Animals, Says Primary Responsibility With Local Administration

NHAI Urges Supreme Court To Clarify Direction To Remove Stray Animals, Says Primary Responsibility With Local Administration

Supreme Court Seeks Centre's Report On NCLT Benches' Infrastructure Facilities

Supreme Court Seeks Centre's Report On NCLT Benches' Infrastructure Facilities

Possibly Self-Inflicted Injuries: DGP Tells High Court In Plea Over Alleged Custodial Torture Of Youth Who Showed Black Flag To Punjab CM

Karnataka High Court Refers Employers' Challenge To Minimum Wage Hike To Division Bench, Declines Interim Relief

Interfaith Same-Sex Couple Has Fundamental Right To Live Together In Peaceful Live-In Relationship: Allahabad High Court

Delhi court sets aside order refusing FIR against Sonia Gandhi over voter roll inclusion; orders fresh hearing

Allahabad High Court orders probe into caste discrimination at NLU Prayagraj

Bengaluru court bars review bombing of movie 'The Paradise' ahead of its release

Karnataka High Court asks State to submit material linking LegalPay to "marriage invite" cyberfraud

Molshree Shrivastava appointed Head of Legal at Zeta

NCLT, NCLAT are government's lifeline; should have basic facilities: Supreme Court

₹370 Biryani comment row: Pranit More tells Supreme Court he is ready to face trial, seeks clubbing of FIRs

"Wild witch hunt": Delhi High Court rejects plea for CBI probe into Justice Yashwant Varma episode

Delhi High Court rejects plea for CBI probe into attack on lawyers protesting against Manan Kumar Mishra

Fair complexion, height, physique, English proficiency can't prove person follows Christianity: Madras High Court

Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages appoints Pooja Bedi as General Counsel & Company Secretary

Supreme Court refuses to cancel bail of murder accused who said "money and power can get you anything"

Delhi High Court notifies new rules for Senior Advocate designation; conduct, ethics, pro bono work made factors

Mahua Moitra moves Calcutta High Court after another egg pelting incident

Telangana MLA Danam Nagender moves Supreme Court against disqualification under anti-defection law

Supreme Court agrees to list Mamata Banerjee plea against ECI freeze on Trinamool Congress name, symbol

Prof Jyoti Bhakare appointed Vice-Chancellor of MNLU Nagpur

From fighting for washrooms to getting woman president: Inside AAWI’s gender quotas breakthrough

Saraf and Partners acts on Fortis - SLJ Society collaboration for super specialty hospital in Ashok Vihar, New Delhi

Suspended directors have to give confidentiality undertaking for access to resolution plan: NCLAT