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Trump administration brings important immigration question back to the Supreme Court

Treatment of miners in the DRC by M23 rebels violates international humanitarian law, Amnesty International says

Amnesty International on Monday condemned the March 23 movement (M23) because of the human rights abuses they committed in the mines they control in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Commenting on the dire domestic human rights crisis afflicting the region, Agnès Callamard, Amnesty International’s Secretary General stated: The African Union and its Member States […] The post Treatment of...

The Supreme Court refuses to become partisan in two fights over the midterms

The court’s coming climate-change case and the very confused doctrine of preemption

Husband and wife are separate legal entities; Spouse cannot be compelled to clear public official’s dues for electoral participation: Rajasthan HC

Rajasthan High Court held that electoral participation of a spouse cannot be barred based on the pending recovery dues owed by their partner who held the public office. The post Husband and wife are separate legal entities; Spouse cannot be compelled to clear public official’s dues for electoral participation: Rajasthan HC appeared first on SCC Times.

Missouri redistricting dispute may return to Supreme Court

Plus, is it time to rethink the chief justice’s duties?

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. advises Singularity Growth Opportunities Fund II on INR 120 Crore Investment in Bodycraft

The transaction represents a significant institutional investment in India’s evolving beauty and wellness sector and supports the continued scaling and institutionalisation of a founder-led platform operating at the intersection of consumer beauty, wellness and medical aesthetics. The post Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. advises Singularity Growth Opportunities Fund II on INR 120 Crore Investment in Bodycraft appeared first on SCC...

What changes under Delhi High Court’s 2026 senior advocate designation rules?

Delhi High Court has notified the High Court of Delhi Designation of Senior Advocate Rules, 2026 laying down revised eligibility criteria, application procedures and evaluation parameters for designation as Senior Advocate. The post What changes under Delhi High Court’s 2026 senior advocate designation rules? appeared first on SCC Times.

Calcutta HC: Technical barriers cannot defeat guardianship for person with mental illness

The Court ensured that procedural obstacles did not deprive the petitioner and her brother of consideration under the guardianship framework. The post Calcutta HC: Technical barriers cannot defeat guardianship for person with mental illness appeared first on SCC Times.

WBNUJS’ International Law Students Association (ILSA) Society Organises National Panel Discussion 2026 | Register Now!

ILSA, WBNUJS, is organising a National Panel Discussion on India’s Engagement with International Criminal Justice on 2 October 2026, featuring discussions on global justice, accountability and legal reform. The post WBNUJS’ International Law Students Association (ILSA) Society Organises National Panel Discussion 2026 | Register Now! appeared first on SCC Times.

Singapore International Commercial Court recognises Indonesian bankruptcy proceedings of Sritex entities; grants relief to Curators

In the present case, following the annulment of a court-approved restructuring arrangement and the declaration of bankruptcy of the Sritex Indonesian Entities, the Curators appointed in the Indonesian Bankruptcy Proceeding approached the present court seeking recognition of the proceedings and relief concerning assets and affairs connected with Singapore. The post Singapore International Commercial Court recognises Indonesian bankruptcy proceedings of Sritex...

UN rapporteur urges adoption of a binding treaty on Russian transnational repression

The UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Russian Federation on Monday presented a report to the Human Rights Council, stating that Russian security services have assassinated or attempted to assassinate dissidents across Europe and have been linked to suspected poisonings as part of a ‘systematic, institutionalized’ campaign to silence critics […] The post UN rapporteur...

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. advises Groyyo on INR 90 Crore Series B Fundraise

The transaction involved a cross-border investor base spanning Singapore and the UAE and underscores the growing institutional investment in technology-enabled platforms serving global fashion supply chains. The post Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. advises Groyyo on INR 90 Crore Series B Fundraise appeared first on SCC Times.

Pharmacies may be required to retain CCTV footage for 3 months under Draft Drug Rules

Health Ministry has proposed an amendment to the Drugs Rules, 1945, mandating CCTV surveillance at licensed premises dispensing prescription medicines and requiring recordings to be retained for a minimum period of three months. The post Pharmacies may be required to retain CCTV footage for 3 months under Draft Drug Rules appeared first on SCC Times.

Top Legal Developments [14-20 Sep]: Disability Pension Rules, NCLAT E-Filing Glitch, DV Act Limitation, POCSO & Other Key Verdicts & Policy Updates

A quick roundup to cover all the important legal developments and cases this week. The post Top Legal Developments [14-20 Sep]: Disability Pension Rules, NCLAT E-Filing Glitch, DV Act Limitation, POCSO & Other Key Verdicts & Policy Updates appeared first on SCC Times.

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. Strengthens its Infrastructure, Energy and Project Finance Practice with Appointment of Swathy Ramanath as Partner

Prior to joining SAM, Swathy Ramanath was a Partner at Khaitan & Co. in Bengaluru. The post Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. Strengthens its Infrastructure, Energy and Project Finance Practice with Appointment of Swathy Ramanath as Partner appeared first on SCC Times.

Awareness, Trust and Institutional Credibility: Experts discuss Mediation’s Future in India at Commercial Mediation Conclave India 2026

At the Commercial Mediation Conclave India 2026, panellists discussed the need to position mediation as an early and flexible dispute-resolution mechanism, with emphasis on awareness, trust, mediator quality, institutional credibility and a balanced approach among stakeholders. The post Awareness, Trust and Institutional Credibility: Experts discuss Mediation’s Future in India at Commercial Mediation Conclave India 2026 appeared first on SCC Times.

Kapil Sibal, Akhil Sibal & Amit Sibal on AI, Law & the Art of Thinking | Sidebar Tales Ep. 5

In Episode 5 of Sidebar Tales, Kapil Sibal, Akhil Sibal and Amit Sibal sit together to discuss the limits of a case-law-centric The post Kapil Sibal, Akhil Sibal & Amit Sibal on AI, Law & the Art of Thinking | Sidebar Tales Ep. 5 appeared first on SCC Times.

Fundamental Breach and the Prevention Principle in Construction Contracts: Can an Employer Rely Upon Exclusion Clauses After Failing to Perform its Foundational Obligations?

by Pawan Upadhyay* The post Fundamental Breach and the Prevention Principle in Construction Contracts: Can an Employer Rely Upon Exclusion Clauses After Failing to Perform its Foundational Obligations? appeared first on SCC Times.

Tesla racial discrimination trial begins in California

A trial over car manufacturer Tesla’s alleged racially discriminatory employment practices begins Monday in Alameda County, California, according to Reuters. The trial is scheduled to run until October 30 before state Superior Court Judge Peter Borkon and is one of multiple similar suits against Tesla. The case will proceed as a bench trial, meaning the […] The post Tesla racial...

White House ban on CNN, MS NOW, Politico faces constitutional challenge

Three news outlets banned from the White House have sued the Trump administration Monday, claiming their exclusion from the White House violates their rights to free speech and due process President Donald Trump announced Friday that CNN, MS NOW and Politico would be banned from the White House. He accused the outlets of “reporting fake news,” […] The post White...

US deportation flights to Haiti put lives at risk amid worsening humanitarian crisis, HRW warns

Human Rights Watch warned on Monday that the US has deported more than 450 Haitians since the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians ended in late July, sending them back to a country facing spiraling gang violence and a deepening humanitarian crisis, with little to no support upon arrival. HRW researchers visited Cap-Haïtien, a city […] The post US deportation...

‘A real headache’: SRA loses major decision on legal professional privilege

High Court rules England and Wales regulator cannot compel solicitors to hand over material protected by client privilege

Vinson & Elkins adds Latham’s structured finance vice chair in double hire

Loren Finegold joins as V&E’s new structured finance chief in New York alongside newly minted partner Ed Comber

RPC boosts cyber insurance team with three-lawyer hire from Weightmans

Team is led by partner Ed Lewis, who join the firm in London

Online education business Coursera hires ex-Red Hat GC as CLO

Tom Savage replaces GC Alan Cardenas, who is leaving the company at the end of the year

US infrastructure company AECOM promotes internally for CLO role

AECOM’s GC for corporate Manav Kumar will replace David Gan as chief legal officer in October

Festivals not meant for people to die: Bombay High Court moots decibel caps, ban firecrackers on streets

Eight years and nine benches later, Delhi High Court begins hearing Mastercard tax dispute afresh

Allahabad High Court acquits woman sentenced to death for killing her 3 children

Only case where ED proceeded on private complaint: Sonia and Rahul Gandhi to Delhi High Court on National Herald case

Kerala consumer court orders lift company to refund ₹2.69 lakh to retired High Court judge, wife

₹2,700 cancer medicine sold for ₹27,000: Supreme Court flags "broad daylight dacoity" of patients

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : September 22, 2026

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : September 22, 2026

Bar Council Of India Decisions, Including NALSAR Action, Taken Without Discussions With Members : BCI Member Tells Supreme Court

Bar Council Of India Decisions, Including NALSAR Action, Taken Without Discussions With Members : BCI Member Tells Supreme Court

Hindu Succession Act |Widow's Limited Interest Becomes Absolute Under S14(1) Even Without Partition: Supreme Court

Hindu Succession Act |Widow's Limited Interest Becomes Absolute Under S14(1) Even Without Partition: Supreme Court

'Taxpayers Footing Inflated Medicine Prices Reimbursed To Hospitals Under Govt Schemes': Supreme Court

'Taxpayers Footing Inflated Medicine Prices Reimbursed To Hospitals Under Govt Schemes': Supreme Court

Supreme Court Orders Fresh Probe In 2012 Dharmasthala Rape-Murder Case After Acquittal Of Sole Accused

LiveLaw High Courts Daily Highlights: September 22, 2026

Delay In Re-Submitting Final Report After Curing Formal Defects Not Ground For Default Bail: Kerala High Court

Rajasthan High Court Sits On Holiday, Protects Candidate From Arrest Hours Before Municipal Chairman Poll

Quinn Emanuel’s London head joins Mariana Dam team

Richard East adds heft to team supporting Pogust Goodhead amid dispute over control of £36bn claim

Dr Muralidhar Objects To Solicitor General's 'Naxalite' Remark During Vande Mataram Hearing

Dr Muralidhar Objects To Solicitor General's 'Naxalite' Remark During Vande Mataram Hearing

'Cancer Medicine Sold At ₹ 27,000 Though Retailer Cost Is 2700; Patients Extorted' : Supreme Court Flags Gaps In Drug Price Control

'Cancer Medicine Sold At ₹ 27,000 Though Retailer Cost Is 2700; Patients Extorted' : Supreme Court Flags Gaps In Drug Price Control

When Tender Acceptance Is Patently Contrary To NIT Conditions, Courts Can Interfere: Supreme Court

When Tender Acceptance Is Patently Contrary To NIT Conditions, Courts Can Interfere: Supreme Court

Supreme Court 7-Judge Reserves Judgment On States' Power To Levy Surcharge/Additional Tax On Sales Tax

Supreme Court 7-Judge Reserves Judgment On States' Power To Levy Surcharge/Additional Tax On Sales Tax

Lakhimpur Kheri Case | Victims Raise Doubts About Trial Judge, Supreme Court Asks Allahabad High Court To Examine

Lakhimpur Kheri Case | Victims Raise Doubts About Trial Judge, Supreme Court Asks Allahabad High Court To Examine

'Delayed Disclosure By Witness Diminishes Evidentiary Value', Supreme Court Upholds Acquittal Of Two In Murder Case The Supreme

The Supreme Court has observed that a witness's failure to disclose incriminating circumstances against the accused promptly creates a serious doubt...

Karnataka High Court Sentences Advocate To 15 Days' Jail For Calling Trial Court Judgment A Result Of 'Match Fixing'

Will Ban Firecrackers, Require Mandals To Furnish Security Deposit To Enforce Noise Limits During Religious Processions: Bombay High Court

LADC scheme removal: Prioritising misguided concerns over the right to legal aid?

Spoiling his own case: Bombay High Court pulls up Vijay Mallya for posting ED affidavit on X

P&H High Court raps Punjab for delay tactics in employees' DA case, summons Chief Secretary

Who can afford to become a judge?

C&S Partners advises Dr. Lal Ventures on acquiring 30% stake in Neuome Technologies

Willkie Farr & Gallagher appoints Dharshini Prasad as London Chair of international arbitration practice

Supreme Court refuses to entertain plea alleging misuse of SC/ST Act

Private universities cannot be run for profit: Supreme Court orders disclosure of finances, fees et al.

Triumvir Law, Khaitan & Co act on Moromaa securing funds from AJVC Fund

Luthra acts on Rays of Belief ₹124 crore IPO

Investigating officer can prosecute case before Navy court-martial: Kerala High Court

Sikkim High Court directs inquiry into Sikkim Government Law College infrastructure

Supreme Court moots common platform to invest money deposited by litigants in courts

Fountain Court's Alex Taylor on choosing a 47-year career in clerking over joining Fulham FC at age 16

Sudhir Chaudhary tells Delhi High Court he has removed posts misidentifying CJP protest activist

Karnataka High Court nominates two women advocates as co-opted members of State Bar Council

Ex-Mumbai mayor moves Supreme Court against disqualification over invalid caste certificate

Former MLA moves Madras High Court against TN government's decision to construct new Legislative Assembly building

PIL in Delhi High Court against ongoing strike of DTC drivers

'We Expect No Criminal Consequences On Person Not Singing Vande Mataram For Religious Reasons' : Supreme Court To

The Court orally said that 'Bijoe Emmanuel' was still the law of the land, and it expected that to govern the Vande Mataram law.

'Fire Doesn't Seem Accidental' : Supreme Court Upholds Repudiation Of Rs 2.4 Crore Fire Insurance Claim

'Fire Doesn't Seem Accidental' : Supreme Court Upholds Repudiation Of Rs 2.4 Crore Fire Insurance Claim

LiveLaw Breaking News Alerts: 22 September 2026

LiveLaw Breaking News Alerts: 22 September 2026

Can Civil Judge Notified As Commercial Court Hear Trademark Infringement Suits? Supreme Court Refers To Larger Bench

Madras High Court Refuses To Discharge Former Minister MRK Panneerselvam In Corruption Case

'Exceptional Case': Kerala Govt Objects To Ex-DGP Tomin J Thachankary's Sentence Suspension Plea In DA Case

Kerala High Court Grants Bail To Reporter TV MD Anto Augustine Arrested In Alcohol Possession Case

Kerala High Court grants bail to Reporter TV MD Anto Augustine

Exceptional case: State opposes ex-DGP Tomin Thachankery's appeal in Kerala High Court against DA case conviction

Apeksha Sawant joins Allianz Jio Reinsurance as Chief Legal & Compliance Officer

Sidebar advises KP Group on majority stake acquisition in DEK and Mavericks Green Energy

Vidhigya Associates acts on Veegaland Homes ₹210 crore IPO

Trilegal, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, Hogan Lovells Cadwalader act on ARCIL ₹732 crore IPO

Can civil courts hear trademark suits? Supreme Court refers issue to larger bench

EU sanctions cannot override contracts: Delhi HC orders SAP to restore software services to Nayara Energy

Police officer who fails to furnish written grounds of arrest must face departmental inquiry: Supreme Court

Womble Bond marks Florida debut with Jacksonville launch

Firm cites commitment to financial services sector as it launches 34th US office with trio of finance, bankruptcy and restructuring lawyers recruited earlier this year from Burr & Forman

LiveLaw High Courts Daily Highlights: September 21, 2026

ISF Moves Calcutta High Court Against ECI's Allotment Of 'Envelope' Symbol To Democratic Trinamool Congress