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Missouri seeks to use congressional redistricting map expected to benefit Republicans

Trump administration says White House access is a ‘privilege’ not a ‘right’

In response to a request by various news outlets to restore their access to the White House, US President Donald Trump’s administration on Tuesday countered that “access to the White House is a privilege—not a right.” First, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said that the journalists’ argument that they have been subject to viewpoint-based discrimination […] The post Trump administration...

Vermont jury convicts man of attempted murder of three Palestinian students

A jury in Burlington, Vermont, on Monday found Jason Eaton guilty of three counts of attempted second-degree murder stemming from the 2023 shooting of three Palestinian students attending college in the Northeast. The jury deliberated for only a few hours before rendering the guilty verdict, rejecting Eaton’s insanity defense. Eaton was convicted of attempted second-degree […] The post Vermont jury...

Respecting our multi-branch lawmaking process

The decision before the decision

Missouri congressional redistricting battle goes to Supreme Court for the third time

Indian Mediation Federation enters into MoUs with domestic and international organisations to strengthen mediation ecosystem

Envisioned as an “umbilical cord” connecting professionals, businesses and other stakeholders across the country, IMF seeks to foster a collaborative mediation ecosystem, with the larger vision of positioning India as a global hub for mediation. The post Indian Mediation Federation enters into MoUs with domestic and international organisations to strengthen mediation ecosystem appeared first on SCC Times.

Trump administration brings immigration disputes to SCOTUS

Plus, Amy explains how she prepares to cover the “long conference.”

Supreme Court Collegium recommends 11 Additional Judges as Permanent Judges of Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Uttaranchal High Courts

On 23 September 2026, the Supreme Court Collegium has recommended 11 Additional Judges for appointment as Permanent Judges of the Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Uttarakhand High Courts. The post Supreme Court Collegium recommends 11 Additional Judges as Permanent Judges of Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Uttaranchal High Courts appeared first on SCC Times.

Civil society organizations call for renewal of Venezuela’s crucial fact-finding mission

In a joint statement published Monday, 21 civil society organizations including Amnesty International, called for the renewal of the UN Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela (FFM). Highlighting the FFM’s findings, the organizations stated: The FFM concluded that gross human rights violations and international crimes continue [to be] committed in Venezuela under a veil of persisting impunity. […] The post Civil society...

Worsening conflict in Yemen fuels mass displacement amid growing humanitarian emergency, UNHCR says

The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on Tuesday expressed concern that displacement and the overall humanitarian crisis in Yemen will intensify as the ongoing conflict escalates. UNHCR’s Yemen Representative, Armen Yedgaryan highlighted the scale of the devastation at the press briefing in Geneva, stating: Even before the recent escalation, more than 5.2 million people […] The post Worsening conflict...

Commercial Mediation Conclave India 2026: Role of law firms in commercial mediations and the evolving lawyer’s mindset, strategic approach and need for structure

At the Commercial Mediation Conclave India 2026, experts examined the evolving role of lawyers and law firms in promoting mediation, advising clients on when to pursue settlement, developing internal awareness and training, and ensuring that mediation is conducted through a structured and professional process. The post Commercial Mediation Conclave India 2026: Role of law firms in commercial mediations and the...

SAM & Co. advises Ethereal Exploration Guild Pvt. Ltd. on acquisition of industrial land in Tirupati for its rocket engine and launch vehicle manufacturing facility

SAM advised Ethereal on the review of revenue documents, and the negotiation and finalisation of the agreement for sale with APIIC. The Firm also advised Ethereal in relation to various other aspects of the transaction. The post SAM & Co. advises Ethereal Exploration Guild Pvt. Ltd. on acquisition of industrial land in Tirupati for its rocket engine and launch vehicle...

Passport rules for children below 15 years just changed: Here’s what you need to know

Passports (Amendment) Rules, 2026 revise passport fee provisions and provide that passports issued to children below 15 remain valid for five years or until age 18. The post Passport rules for children below 15 years just changed: Here’s what you need to know appeared first on SCC Times.

CAM represents syndicate of lenders comprising in connection with a USD 800 million bridge financing facility availed jointly by subsidiaries of AdaniConneX Pvt. Ltd.

The facility is being availed for the construction, operation and maintenance of five data centre projects at Ellikatta District, Telangana, Hyderabad. The post CAM represents syndicate of lenders comprising in connection with a USD 800 million bridge financing facility availed jointly by subsidiaries of AdaniConneX Pvt. Ltd. appeared first on SCC Times.

Invoice branding not enough: Calcutta HC upholds Vanaspati Exemption

The conduct anterior to the levy may give rise to suspicion but it cannot, by itself, discharge the burden of proving that the goods actually removed after 1st March 2003 bore a brand name. Suspicion, however strong, cannot take the place of proof. The post Invoice branding not enough: Calcutta HC upholds Vanaspati Exemption appeared first on SCC Times.

Decoding Boardroom Dynamics 2.0: National workshop, boardroom simulation & NCLT trial competition, 2026

The Corporate Law Committee, Presidency School of Law, Presidency University, Bengaluru, in collaboration with the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), Bengaluru Chapter, SCC Times and Headway DM LLP, is organising “Decoding Boardroom Dynamics 2.0”, a two-day National Boardroom Simulation and NCLT Trial Competition on 16 and 17 October 2026. The event seeks to bridge academic learning and professional...

Examination evaluation records are “information” under S. 2(f), RTI Act; Confidentiality or fiduciary claim can’t be invoked mechanically: CIC

The Central Information Commission held that “a general assertion of confidentiality or fiduciary capacity cannot substitute the statutory requirement of demonstrating the applicability of an exemption”. The post Examination evaluation records are “information” under S. 2(<span style="font-style: italic;">f</span>), RTI Act; Confidentiality or fiduciary claim can’t be invoked mechanically: CIC appeared first on SCC Times.

CAM advises TRL Krosaki Refractories Ltd. on its joint venture with Raghav Productivity Enhancers Ltd. to establish a silica ramming mass manufacturing company in Odisha

CAM also advised TRLK on the related technology/IP license arrangement and supply agreement. The post CAM advises TRL Krosaki Refractories Ltd. on its joint venture with Raghav Productivity Enhancers Ltd. to establish a silica ramming mass manufacturing company in Odisha appeared first on SCC Times.

Human Rights Watch pushes UN leaders to defend international accountability at upcoming General Assembly

Human Rights Watch on Monday called on world leaders attending the UN General Assembly in New York this week to defend international human rights institutions and uphold accountability for serious international crimes. On September 21, a statement ahead of the General Assembly’s September 22-28 meeting urged governments to resist efforts to weaken the UN, international […] The post Human Rights...

US federal court rules Missouri cannot switch districting maps between primary and general election

The US Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit on Monday ruled that Missouri must hold its November elections using the new congressional districting map enacted in 2025. The current dispute began after the Missouri legislature passed House Bill 1 last September. The bill altered Missouri’s Fifth congressional district, which has been held by Democrats […] The post US federal...

Pressure spikes on Georgia as international groups demand legal accountability under ECHR

Several international civil society organizations on Monday issued a joint letter to members of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), addressing the concerning situation following PACE Resolution 2664 (2026) on the functioning of democratic institutions in Georgia. Parliamentary Assembly Resolution 2664 was adopted on 24 June 2026, stating that the conditions for […] The post Pressure spikes...

Trump administration takes important immigration question back to the Supreme Court

Lewis Silkin launches AI-powered platform for the creative industries

The firm’s Lettu platform helps creators, talent managers, agencies and brands manage commercial deals

Former Latham & Watkins lawyer launches AI-native law firm targeting private capital work

Nic Vetta unveils eponymous firm Vetta to manage commercial contracts for investment-backed businesses

Distribute samosas and tea to DHCBA employees: Delhi High Court to lawyers as condition to waive costs

Questions Over Listing Of Noida DM Medha Roopam's Plea Before Supreme Court

Questions Over Listing Of Noida DM Medha Roopam's Plea Before Supreme Court

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : September 23, 2026 Links to the reports of SeptemberRecovery Of Tainted Money Without

Links to the reports of SeptemberRecovery Of Tainted Money Without Proof Of Bribe Demand Insufficient To Convict Under PC Act : Supreme CourtLawyer...

Arbitration | High Court's Location Doesn't Become Arbitration's Seat Just Because HC Appointed Arbitrator : Supreme Court The

The Supreme Court on Wednesday (September 23) has held that mere conduct of arbitral proceedings at a particular place does not, by itself, determine...

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Making 5 Additional Judges Of Kerala High Court Permanent

LiveLaw High Courts Daily Highlights: September 23, 2026

Class actions across borders: different regimes, common challenges

As collective actions evolve across jurisdictions, lawyers, funders and disputes specialists explore the common challenges shaping the future of mass claims.

Three Weil partners join PE co-chief in defection to Paul Weiss in New York

Group, which also includes two associates, will move over alongside Chris Machera as high-profile exits from Weil mount

New funding rules in response to law firm collapses must target real risks, warn Law Society and funders

Imposing additional burdens on law firms using litigation funding could adversely impact access to justice, practitioners say

High Court of England and Wales sees 10 new judges appointed to bench

Cohort includes just one woman – Nicola Rushton KC – as gender equality remains uneven at senior judicial levels

Hope Present Collegium Makes Proper Choices In Future; Judiciary Playing Second Fiddle To Executive In Judges' Appointment : Justice Dipankar Datta

Hope Present Collegium Makes Proper Choices In Future; Judiciary Playing Second Fiddle To Executive In Judges' Appointment : Justice Dipankar Datta

Supreme Court Judges Urge CJI To Consider Constituting Permanent Constitution Bench, Flag Years-Long Delay In References

Supreme Court Judges Urge CJI To Consider Constituting Permanent Constitution Bench, Flag Years-Long Delay In References

Supreme Court Stays Allahabad HC Order Quashing Student's NSA Detention & Slamming Noida DM Medha Roopam

Supreme Court Stays Allahabad HC Order Quashing Student's NSA Detention & Slamming Noida DM Medha Roopam

DGP Appointments: Amicus Raju Ramachandran Objects To Odisha AG's Comment That He's Arguing Like Petitioner's Counsel

DGP Appointments: Amicus Raju Ramachandran Objects To Odisha AG's Comment That He's Arguing Like Petitioner's Counsel

'Prime Minister's Nominee Can't Be Expected To Defy Him': Justice Datta Doubts Independence Of Election Commissioners' Selection Panel

'Prime Minister's Nominee Can't Be Expected To Defy Him': Justice Datta Doubts Independence Of Election Commissioners' Selection Panel

Wife Allegedly Calling Husband "Black Complexioned" Or "Fatty Shaped" Not Sufficient To Grant Divorce: Chhattisgarh High Court

Patient Forced To Buy Stents From Private Shop Due To Unavailability At Govt Hospital Entitled To Full Reimbursement: Rajasthan High Court

Karnataka High Court Dismisses Nigerian Student's Plea Against 'Leave India' Order; Says Visa Extension Is Sovereign Discretion, No Vested Right

Arrest Grounds Not Given In Writing Violates Article 22(1), But Doesn't Automatically Entitle Accused To Bail: MP High Court

Is EC appointment law void solely because selection panel is executive heavy? Justice SC Sharma refers issue to larger bench

Supreme Court takes suo motu cognisance of Patna HC ruling that removing woman's salwar, pressing chest not rape attempt

Supreme Court stays Allahabad HC order against Noida DM Medha Roopam for detention of Akriti Chaudhary

Past and present regimes have failed to abide by constitutional morality: Supreme Court Justice Dipankar Datta

When ‘record not found’ under RTI becomes a criminal question

SFI moves Delhi High Court over suspension of Instagram account

Punjab & Haryana HC seeks explanation from judge for wrongly attributing district court order to High Court

Did Odisha know of CBI request to question IPS officer when it forwarded his name for DGP post? Supreme Court

Kerala High Court grants bail to school teacher arrested in Vadakara drug trafficking case

My learned friend, there's AI in the room

Why ESMA not invoked against striking bus drivers? Delhi High Court asks government, DTC

National security trumps personal rights: Karnataka High Court upholds land acquisition for DRDO

Five Karnataka auto, taxi driver bodies move Supreme Court against HC verdict permitting bike taxis

LoP reduced to ornamental role in selection of Election Commissioners: Justice Dipankar Datta in split verdict

DHCBA objects to Central Motor Vehicles Rules amendments on traffic challans

Judges appointing judges is a myth: Justice Dipankar Datta pulls up government for selectively clearing Collegium proposals

BREAKING| Supreme Court Refers Pleas Challenging ECI Law To Constitution Bench; Justice Datta Questions Present Appointment ProcessJustice Datta

Justice Datta prima facie doubted whether the present appointment process for Election Commissioners was independent.

Speaker Expected To Expediously Decide Disqualification Petitions Against Trinamool Rebel MPs : Supreme Court

Speaker Expected To Expediously Decide Disqualification Petitions Against Trinamool Rebel MPs : Supreme Court

Supreme Court Rejects Objection To Justice Jaishree Thakur's Co-Option To Punjab & Haryana Bar Council

Supreme Court Rejects Objection To Justice Jaishree Thakur's Co-Option To Punjab & Haryana Bar Council

BREAKING| Supreme Court Takes Suo Motu Case Over Patna HC Verdict That Bid To Remove Salwar & Pressing Chest Isn't Rape Attempt

BREAKING| Supreme Court Takes Suo Motu Case Over Patna HC Verdict That Bid To Remove Salwar & Pressing Chest Isn't Rape Attempt

'How Can BCI Regulate Law Colleges?What Do They Know About Legal Education?' Supreme Court Asks

'How Can BCI Regulate Law Colleges?What Do They Know About Legal Education?' Supreme Court Asks

Plea Seeking FIR Against Justice Yashwant Varma Mentioned In Supreme Court

Plea Seeking FIR Against Justice Yashwant Varma Mentioned In Supreme Court

Recovery Of Tainted Money Without Proof Of Bribe Demand Insufficient To Convict Under PC Act : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Tuesday (22 September) has acquitted a Patwari who passed away during the pendency of his appeal against his conviction for...

Failure To Produce Original Deed In Forgery Case Not Ground To Discharge Accused : Supreme Court

LiveLaw Punjab & Haryana High Court Weekly Roundup: September 14 - September 20, 2026

Vehicle Seized In NDPS Case Can't Be Released To Financier Over Owner's Loan Default: MP High Court

Bombay High Court orders total ban on firecrackers on streets, laser lights during festivals

Supreme Court orders fresh SIT probe in 2012 Dharmasthala rape-murder case

Delay in deciding Constitutional cases: Supreme Court urges CJI to constitute permanent 5-judge Constitution Bench

Lok Sabha Speaker's 3-month delay in deciding disqualification of TMC rebel MPs a 'red flag': Supreme Court

Supreme Court delivers split verdict on Centre's demand to send Election Commissioner appointment case to larger bench

Exclusive: Abhijit Narayan leaves Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer to join Touchstone Partners

Supreme Court seeks data on life insurance policies issued to persons with autism, cerebral palsy

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, Trilegal, A&O Shearman act on Karamtara Engineering ₹875 crore IPO

IALA launches Online Certificate Course on Data Privacy Law, DPDP Implementation & AI: Register Now!

S&T Legal advises Fusion CX on acquisition of VA Platinum

Legacy Law Offices acts on Vardaan Biotech ₹90 crore+ IPO

MLAs who stay silent during Assembly vote cannot challenge it in court later: Madras High Court

Plea before Delhi High Court alleges gender disparity in Territorial Army officers' recruitment

Supreme Court rejects objection to co-option of retired Justice Jaishree Thakur as P&H Bar Council member

Bedbugs in railway station VIP sofas: Court issues contempt notice to Divisional Railway Manager

KSLU tells Karnataka High Court it has introduced 1% reservation for transgender law students

Gujarat High Court rejects journalist Ravi Nair's plea for interim release in Adani defamation case

PIL in Delhi High Court against 3-year Bar experience for appointment as Assistant Public Prosecutors

Delhi High Court directs police inquiry into fabrication of court order

Manan Kumar Mishra interfering in Bar Council elections: BCI member to Supreme Court

Delhi High Court grants bail to ex-Reliance executive Amitabh Jhunjhunwala in ED case