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Immigrants ask Supreme Court to leave ruling in place preventing Trump administration from deporting them to third-party countries

Justice Alito will no longer participate in climate change dispute

Trump administration asks justices to block lower court order on transgender inmate policy

Amity Law School, Lucknow to organise International Seminar on Expanding Definition of War Crimes in Modern Conflict

The Seminar brings together legal scholars, jurists, policymakers, practitioners, researchers, and students to examine the evolving relationship between International Humanitarian Law (IHL), International Criminal Law (ICL), International Human Rights Law (IHRL), state sovereignty, and multilateral accountability. The post Amity Law School, Lucknow to organise International Seminar on Expanding Definition of War Crimes in Modern Conflict appeared first on SCC Times.

No ₹50,000 Costs; Just “Samosa and Tea” for DHCBA Employees: Delhi HC’s Light-Hearted Direction in Cost Wavier Case

Delhi High Court waives ₹50,000 costs but replaces the bill with a rather unusual “samosa and tea” treat for DHCBA staff. The post No ₹50,000 Costs; Just “Samosa and Tea” for DHCBA Employees: Delhi HC’s Light-Hearted Direction in Cost Wavier Case appeared first on SCC Times.

The “born free and equal” clauses and the right to pursue a profession of one’s choice

CJI Surya Kant Engages with CNLU Students at ‘Perspect & Open House’; Discusses First-Generation Lawyers, Judicial Appointments, Legal Education and Constitutional Rights

The interaction was attended by Justice V. Kameswar Rao, Chief Justice of the Patna High Court and Chancellor of CNLU, and Prof. (Dr.) Faizan Mustafa, Vice-Chancellor, CNLU, along with members of the faculty and students at the University. The post CJI Surya Kant Engages with CNLU Students at ‘Perspect & Open House’; Discusses First-Generation Lawyers, Judicial Appointments, Legal Education and...

The court’s summer recess that wasn’t

Delhi High Court directs DDA to process pending freehold conversion applications; says revised policy cannot apply retrospectively

The Court flags delay in DDA leasehold to freehold conversion policy, says pending paid applications must follow the old regime. The post Delhi High Court directs DDA to process pending freehold conversion applications; says revised policy cannot apply retrospectively appeared first on SCC Times.

The long conference

Plus, Friday brought two notable interim docket decisions.

CIRP and subsequent jurisdictional proceedings constitute sufficient cause: Bombay HC extends SAP India’s Arbitral Tribunal mandate by one year

The High Court held that the delay in completion of the arbitral proceedings could not be attributed to any deliberate, wilful or negligent default on the part of the petitioner or the tribunal and that sufficient cause had been made out for extension of the mandate under Section 29-A (5), Arbitration Act. The post CIRP and subsequent jurisdictional proceedings constitute...

JURIST to host webinar exploring rights in Islamic philosophical thought

JURIST, the law student-powered international legal news organization, will host a webinar on October 7 exploring the philosophical foundations of rights within Islamic thought. “Rights Before ‘Rights’? Islamic Philosophy and the Philosophical Foundations of Rights” will feature AmirAli Maleki, JURIST’s Deputy Managing Editor for Global Commentary and a researcher in international law and philosophy of […] The post JURIST to...

Khaitan & Co. Launches Guide to GIFT City at Ahmedabad

'Inside GIFT City: Structure, Regulation and Opportunity' examines the evolving regulatory landscape and opportunities within India's IFSC ecosystem The post Khaitan & Co. Launches Guide to GIFT City at Ahmedabad appeared first on SCC Times.

Absence of words “only” or “exclusive” does not prevent a jurisdiction clause from excluding other competent courts: Delhi High Court

The Court held that “Subject to Meerut Jurisdiction” clause excludes jurisdiction of other competent courts despite absence of the words “only” or “exclusive” in the invoice. The post Absence of words “only” or “exclusive” does not prevent a jurisdiction clause from excluding other competent courts: Delhi High Court appeared first on SCC Times.

S&R Associates advises Selling Shareholders on INR 225.62 Billion National Stock Exchange IPO

The S&R team was led by partners Sandip Bhagat and Jabarati Chandra, and included associate Aarush Sharma. The post S&R Associates advises Selling Shareholders on INR 225.62 Billion National Stock Exchange IPO appeared first on SCC Times.

Supreme Court permits mother to relocate minor children to UK; holds father facing POCSO prosecution disentitled to custody

Supreme Court permits mother to relocate minor children to the UK, holds that frequent changes of employment cannot be termed “nomadic life” and considers pending POCSO prosecution while determining custody. The post Supreme Court permits mother to relocate minor children to UK; holds father facing POCSO prosecution disentitled to custody appeared first on SCC Times.

A right in principle: marking the International Day for Universal Access to Information

28 September 2026: International Day for Universal Access to Information The UN has declared Monday, September 28, to be the “2026 International Day for Universal Access to Information.” The theme for 2026 is “Upholding Information Integrity in the Digital Age: The role of access to Information in addressing Information Disorder.” This recognition is based on […] The post A right...

Supreme Court schedules December 2026 AOR examination for re-appearing candidates; Apply by 15 October

Supreme Court has announced the AOR Examination 2026 for eligible re-appearing candidates, with examinations scheduled at New Delhi on 19, 20, 22 and 23 December 2026 and applications open from 1 to 15 October 2026 on payment of a ₹750 examination fee. The post Supreme Court schedules December 2026 AOR examination for re-appearing candidates; Apply by 15 October appeared first...

CAM advises Cerberus Capital Management on the Indian legal aspects of its GBP 1.1 Billion acquisition of Goodwin

The Transaction is expected to close in Q1 2027, subject to receipt of required regulatory approvals and satisfaction of other customary closing conditions. The post CAM advises Cerberus Capital Management on the Indian legal aspects of its GBP 1.1 Billion acquisition of Goodwin appeared first on SCC Times.

Big relief to FMGE aspirants; Delhi HC simplifies procedure for issuance of duplicate NEET-UG scorecards

The Court also accepted NTA’s statement that, for the present batch, the prescribed fee could be deposited through NEFT, with proof of payment annexed to the application. The post Big relief to FMGE aspirants; Delhi HC simplifies procedure for issuance of duplicate NEET-UG scorecards appeared first on SCC Times.

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advises the NSE on its landmark IPO

This is the second largest IPO in India by India's largest stock exchange and the world's largest multi asset class exchange. The issue size was INR 226 billion (approximately USD 2.36 billion). The post Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advises the NSE on its landmark IPO appeared first on SCC Times.

TOP LEGAL DEVELOPMENTS THIS WEEK [21-27th September 2026] | Permanent Constitution Bench; BCI Chairman Row; Rapido’s pre-ride tipping prompts case; and more

A quick roundup to cover all the important legal developments and cases this week. The post TOP LEGAL DEVELOPMENTS THIS WEEK [21-27th September 2026] | Permanent Constitution Bench; BCI Chairman Row; Rapido’s pre-ride tipping prompts case; and more appeared first on SCC Times.

Nyaya Nirmaan: Insights from legal luminaries on building the Legal Architecture for Viksit Bharat 2047

The General Counsels’ Association of India (GCAI) organised the fifth edition of Nyaya Nirmaan 2026: India @ 2047 on 24 September 2026 at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi. Held under the theme “Building the Legal Architecture for a Connected Global Economy” The post Nyaya Nirmaan: Insights from legal luminaries on building the Legal Architecture for Viksit Bharat 2047...

Call for Entries: IDIA Corporate Blog Writing Competition 2026 | Submit by 31st October 2026

The IDIA RMLNLU and NALSAR Chapters are pleased to announce the IDIA Corporate Blog Writing Competition 2026, organised with Fox & Mandal as the Competition Sponsor, SCC Online as the Exclusive Media Partner, and the Arbitration and Corporate Law Review (ACLR) as the Official Publication Partner. The post Call for Entries: IDIA Corporate Blog Writing Competition 2026 | Submit by...

Gillette’s Disparagement Plea: Delhi High Court Restrains Bombay Shaving Company from Running Revised Switch4 Advertisement

In Gillette’s advertisement dispute with Bombay Shaving Company, Delhi HC directs that the revised Switch4 advertisement not be run till the next hearing. The post Gillette’s Disparagement Plea: Delhi High Court Restrains Bombay Shaving Company from Running Revised Switch4 Advertisement appeared first on SCC Times.

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. Advises Consortium of Selling Shareholders on the Initial Public Offering by National Stock Exchange of India Ltd.

The mandate involved advising on a broad range of regulatory, disclosure, diligence, and transaction execution matters. The IPO is one of the most closely anticipated listings in Indian capital markets and is the second largest initial public offering, to date. The post Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. Advises Consortium of Selling Shareholders on the Initial Public Offering by National Stock...

Rapido Fined ₹10 Lakh: Why CCPA Objected to Pre-Ride Tipping Prompts

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a ₹10 lakh penalty on Rapido for displaying pre-ride tipping prompts that suggested consumers The post Rapido Fined ₹10 Lakh: Why CCPA Objected to Pre-Ride Tipping Prompts appeared first on SCC Times.

A Custodian of Legal History: Dunstan Speight on Lincoln’s Inn Library

Interviewee: Dunstan Speight1Interviewed by Zehra Naqvi2 The post A Custodian of Legal History: Dunstan Speight on Lincoln’s Inn Library appeared first on SCC Times.

Tuvalu prime minister addresses UN General Assembly after landmark declaration affirms nationhood continuity

Tuvalu Prime Minister Feleti Teo addressed the UN General Assembly on Friday, urging decisive global action to mitigate sea-level rise and welcoming the UN’s endorsement of the Political Declaration on Sea-Level Rise. The landmark agreement formally recognizes the continuity of statehood and the permanence of maritime boundaries established under the UN Convention on the Law […] The post Tuvalu prime...

Epiq acquires US data-breach response firm Canopy

Deal is US ALSP’s third acquisition of the year, adding cyber incident services to its Epiq AI product suite

Supreme Court asks Centre to consider framing rules to regulate social media accounts of minors

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : September 28, 2026

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : September 28, 2026

Supreme Court Directs ₹1 Lakh Compensation For Daily-Wage Workers In 25-Year-Old Bihar Workmen Dues Case

LiveLaw High Courts Daily Highlights: September 28, 2026

Kerala High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail To YouTuber Thoppi, Says No Obscene Or Sexually Coloured Remarks Directly Made By Him

Weil recruits Cravath private equity chief as US practice co-head

Peter Feist returns to Weil in New York in major hire for firm following string of high-profile exits

Mark Phillips KC appointed to Cayman Islands Grand Court

One of London’s leading insolvency lawyers has been appointed as an offshore judge

Nestlé promotes Americas GC to group legal chief role

Manuela Bernasconi will replace Leanne Geale as group GC at the start of next year

Karnataka HC quashes FIR against BJP's Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, TS Srivatsa over remarks about ST status to Kurubas

Collegium recommends 3 new judges for Supreme Court

Delhi High Court to decide personality rights cases of 3 celebrities together

Kerala High Court invokes Mammooty's 1994 movie, says plight of cancer patients remains unchanged

Vineet Chaudhary joins Althera Labs as General Counsel

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas, Khaitan, Touchstone Partners act on BizzNextgenFinance ₹215 crore Series A fundraise

Supreme Court stays Delhi High Court order allowing GST authorities to search lawyer's office

Sohrabuddin case: Supreme Court says it will not reopen Amit Shah's discharge but seeks CBI reply on plea against acquittal of others

Supreme Court cancels Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre’s bail in doctors' assault case

Here is how Supreme Court plans to recover unpaid traffic challans

Kapil Chaudhary and Sushmita Chaudhary launch Verity Law Chambers

Legacy Law Offices acts on Nexa Defence IPO

Clove Legal advises Nine Dimensions on ₹120 crore Bandra land transaction with Lemon Tree Hotels subsidiary

TT&A, Linklaters advise Federal Bank on establishment of US$ 500,000,000 MTN Programme

Khaitan & Co advises Advent International on ₹3,150 crore investment in Yatharth Hospital & Trauma Care Services

Three-language policy: Supreme Court directs CBSE to grant class 6 same exemption allowed to class 7

Heritage Classes launches online weekday CLAT UG crash course, weekend LLM entrance course

Red Bull moves Delhi High Court challenging FSSAI order to drop ‘Energy Drink’ label

Mediators don't make money; AI doesn't care: Is human empathy the next precious commodity?

BREAKING| SC Collegium Recommends Elevation Of Three High Court Chief Justices As Supreme Court JudgesThe Supreme Court Collegium

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended elevation of Chief Justices of three High Courts as judges of the Supreme Court of India. The Chief Justices are:- Justice Sunita Agarwal: Chief Justiceof Gujarat High Court- Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya: Chief Justice of Delhi High Court- Justice...

Suo Motu Case On Delhi Rapes | Supreme Court Issues Directions To Make Public Spaces Safer; Orders Safety Audit Within 4 Weeks

Suo Motu Case On Delhi Rapes | Supreme Court Issues Directions To Make Public Spaces Safer; Orders Safety Audit Within 4 Weeks

Plea To Tackle Fake Medicines : Supreme Court Asks Petitioner To Approach Centre

Plea To Tackle Fake Medicines : Supreme Court Asks Petitioner To Approach Centre

Doctors Assault Case | Supreme Court Sets Aside Shiv Sena Corporator Ramesh Mhatre's Bail, Says 'Strong Message Needed'

Doctors Assault Case | Supreme Court Sets Aside Shiv Sena Corporator Ramesh Mhatre's Bail, Says 'Strong Message Needed'

LiveLaw Supreme Court Weekly Digest: August 19 - 31, 2026

LiveLaw Supreme Court Weekly Digest: August 19 - 31, 2026

Adult's Choice Cannot Be Overridden By Societal Expectations: J&K&L High Court Directs Police Protection To Couple

'Electricity An Indispensable Need To Live': Allahabad High Court Comes To Aid Of Man Denied Connection For Over A Decade

Victim Must Be Heard Before Granting Bail In Rape Case: Delhi High Court

Former top JPMorgan lawyer withdraws from City of London Lord Mayor election at eleventh hour

InterLaw Diversity Network patron Tim Hailes was set to become the first out gay Lord Mayor

BREAKING | Rape Cases In Delhi-NCR Show Systematic Failure Of Police & Administration : Supreme Court Takes Suo

Expressing solidarity is not a solution to this social evil; accountability must be fixed upon authorities, the Court said.

Supreme Court Asks ECI To Decide Trinamool Election Symbol Dispute Within 4 Months

Supreme Court Asks ECI To Decide Trinamool Election Symbol Dispute Within 4 Months

'These Are Just Bye-Elections': CJI Declines Urgent Hearing Of SIR Cases Ahead Of West Bengal By-Polls

'These Are Just Bye-Elections': CJI Declines Urgent Hearing Of SIR Cases Ahead Of West Bengal By-Polls

Sohrabuddin Shaikh Case | '92 Witnesses Turning Hostile Serious Concern' : Supreme Court Issues Notice On Plea Against Acquittals

Sohrabuddin Shaikh Case | '92 Witnesses Turning Hostile Serious Concern' : Supreme Court Issues Notice On Plea Against Acquittals

BREAKING | Supreme Court Asks Centre To Explain Decision To Levy Charges On UPI Transactions, Refuses Stay

BREAKING | Supreme Court Asks Centre To Explain Decision To Levy Charges On UPI Transactions, Refuses Stay

Notice To Student Over Cockroach Janta Party Protest Withdrawn, Greater Noida Executive Magistrate Tells Supreme Court

Notice To Student Over Cockroach Janta Party Protest Withdrawn, Greater Noida Executive Magistrate Tells Supreme Court

Preventive Detention | Not Informing Detenu Of Right To Represent To Central Govt Violates Article 22(5) Safeguard: Karnataka High Court

Accidental 'Saffron Down' Display Of National Flag Not Offence Without Intent To Insult: Kerala High Court

J&K High Court orders action against man who wasted court's time with plea to trace non-existent daughter

Supreme Court dismisses Percept's appeal against ₹14.49 crore arbitral award to Sourav Ganguly

Supreme Court sets deadline for ECI to decide TMC name and symbol dispute

Clarvis Legal invites applications for October & November 2026 Internship Programme

Supreme Court refuses to stay Centre's decision to levy MDR on merchant UPI transactions over ₹2,000

No reason to doubt Speaker: Supreme Court dismisses plea for prompt decision on disqualification of rebel TMC MLAs

These are only by-elections: Supreme Court refuses to advance hearing of SIR case ahead of Nandigram, Rejinagar by-polls

Delhi High Court seeks response from Delhi Police on Sharjeel Imam's plea to access PhD study material in jail

Bombay High Court to hear plea against CEC Gyanesh Kumar on October 22, says no urgency

Supreme Court says no punitive action against law student accused of instigating fellow students to join CJP dharna

Allahabad High Court questions order for judicial probe into caste discrimination at NLU Prayagraj

RPNLU Prayagraj Vice-Chancellor issues show cause notice to Registrar for insubordination

Election Commission row: Plea in Supreme Court alleges unilateral decision-making by CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Madras High Court rejects DMK leader's election petition against TVK MLA's one-vote victory

Government can invoke compulsory licensing under Patents Act to make breast cancer drugs affordable: Kerala High Court

Supreme Court initiates suo motu case over rise in rape cases in Delhi

Thanks to ECI and Supreme Court, voting rights are being taken away in the name of SIR: Dushyant Dave

Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) (Amendment) Rules 2026: From consumer disclosure to platform governance

Sexual harassment: Delhi court seeks Brij Bhushan's response to women wrestlers' appeal against his acquittal

Why are voter IDs mandatory for benefits under CM's scheme for women? P&H High Court asks Punjab