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112 headlines Updated 07 Oct 2026, 03:21 AM Open Archive 30 Sep 2026
SCC Online Blog India 30 Sep 2026, 06:00 PM Bombay High Court

GST on Copyright Licensing of Films: Bombay HC Says Digital Content Cannot Be Equated with “Software”

A GST classification dispute arose over the licensing of copyright in cinematographic films and whether such film content could fall within “information technology software” for taxation purposes. The post GST on Copyright Licensing of Films: Bombay HC Says Digital Content Cannot Be Equated with “Software” appeared first on SCC Times.

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SCC Online Blog India 30 Sep 2026, 05:00 PM Kerala High Court

Investigating Officer can act as Prosecutor in Court Martial proceedings; Regulation 178(3), Navy Regulations not violative of Article 21: Kerala HC

Kerala High Court observed that the appointment of an Investigating Officer as Prosecutor, by itself, does not violate the right to a fair trial, particularly in view of the special statutory framework governing court-martial proceedings and Article 33 of the Constitution. The post Investigating Officer can act as Prosecutor in Court Martial proceedings; Regulation 178(3), Navy Regulations not violative of...

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SCC Online Blog India 30 Sep 2026, 03:30 PM

Lessons for a Lifetime in Law: Sanjoy Ghose’s Advice to the Next Generation of Lawyers

Senior Advocate Sanjoy Ghose shares four enduring lessons for the next generation of lawyers: precision and meticulousness, patience, humility and the courage to retain one’s individuality in an increasingly AI-driven legal profession. The post Lessons for a Lifetime in Law: Sanjoy Ghose’s Advice to the Next Generation of Lawyers appeared first on SCC Times.

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SCC Online Blog India 30 Sep 2026, 03:00 PM High Court

UAPA Property Attachment: Jharkhand HC Distinguishes Legitimate Assets from Alleged Terror Proceeds

The Court held that the purchase of the scooty cannot be said to be from the proceeds of crime on account of the self-acquired financial prowess of Appellant 1 and merely because Appellant 1 is the wife of Accused 1. The Court observed that there was a total dearth of evidence and found no reason to interfere with the earlier...

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JURIST Global 30 Sep 2026, 03:00 PM

Trial of Florida pastor accused of role in Haitian president’s assassination begins in Miami

The trial of Christian Emmanuel Sanon, a 67-year-old Haitian American pastor, began Monday in the US District Court in Miami. Sanon is accused of helping orchestrate the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse. The trial is beginning more than five years after Moïes was shot dead at his private residence near Port-au-Prince. Sanon faces eight […] The post Trial...

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SCC Online Blog India 30 Sep 2026, 01:00 PM Delhi High Court

Delhi HC Directs GNCTD to Fill Vacancies, Ensure Round-the-Clock Referral Coordinators and Proper Utilisation of Medical Equipment in 38 Government Hospitals

Delhi HC directs GNCTD to strengthen staffing, referral coordination and utilisation of medical equipment across 38 government hospitals. The post Delhi HC Directs GNCTD to Fill Vacancies, Ensure Round-the-Clock Referral Coordinators and Proper Utilisation of Medical Equipment in 38 Government Hospitals appeared first on SCC Times.

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SCC Online Blog India 30 Sep 2026, 12:10 PM

From hybrid dispute resolution mechanisms to judicial lawmaking: Experts discuss building blocks and hurdles in the road to Viksit Bharat 2047 at Nyaya Nirmaan 2026

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, on the theme “Building the Legal Architecture for a Connected Global Economy”. The post From hybrid dispute resolution mechanisms to judicial lawmaking: Experts discuss building blocks and hurdles in the...

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SCC Online Blog India 30 Sep 2026, 11:36 AM

Khaitan & Co. advises RBL Bank on maiden USD 1 billion MTN Programme and issuance of USD 350 million notes

The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, Emirates NBD Bank (P.J.S.C.), Merrill Lynch (Singapore) Pte. Ltd., MUFG Securities Asia Limited Singapore Branch and Standard Chartered Bank acted as managers. The post Khaitan & Co. advises RBL Bank on maiden USD 1 billion MTN Programme and issuance of USD 350 million notes appeared first on SCC Times.

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SCC Online Blog India 30 Sep 2026, 11:00 AM Supreme Court of India

Mere conduct of arbitral proceedings at a place does not make it the “seat” of arbitration: Supreme Court restores Section 34 petitions before Sundargarh Court

Supreme Court held that merely conducting arbitral proceedings at Cuttack did not make it the seat of arbitration, and upheld the maintainability of the Section 34 petitions before the Sundargarh Court. The post Mere conduct of arbitral proceedings at a place does not make it the “seat” of arbitration: Supreme Court restores Section 34 petitions before Sundargarh Court appeared first...

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JURIST Global 30 Sep 2026, 08:30 AM

Thailand rejects ballot secrecy challenge and upholds 2026 general election results

Thailand’s Constitutional Court on Monday dismissed a challenge to the country’s general election held in February, holding that barcodes and QR codes printed on ballots did not violate the constitutional guarantee of a secret ballot. Section 83 of Thailand’s 2017 Constitution requires that members of the House of Representatives be elected by “direct and secret […] The post Thailand rejects...

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JURIST Global 30 Sep 2026, 07:49 AM

War crimes by Malian armed forces and Wagner Group spark concern, Amnesty International says

Amnesty International on Tuesday condemned Malian soldiers and members of the Wagner Group for its role in the alleged perpetration of war crimes, including the murder and torture of civilians. Commenting on the need for accountability and justice for the victims of war crimes committed by Malian soldiers, Marceau Sivieude, Amnesty International’s Regional Director for […] The post War crimes...

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JURIST Global 30 Sep 2026, 04:18 AM US Supreme Court

Supreme Court allows Trump administration to resume third-country deportations

The US Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the way for the Trump administration to resume deportations under its third-country removal policy, while agreeing to hear arguments on the policy’s legality in December. In January 2025, upon returning to office for his second term as president, Donald Trump announced a series of programs aimed at cracking […] The post Supreme Court...

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JURIST Global 30 Sep 2026, 04:15 AM

European Union imposes sanctions on 10 Russian officials over Yabloko ban

The Council of the European Union on Monday imposed restrictive measures against 10 Russian officials for their role in the exclusion of Yabloko, also known as the Russian United Democratic Party, from the 2026 Russian legislative elections, saying the move undermines both the rule of law and democracy in Russia. In an EU statement regarding […] The post European Union...

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JURIST Global 30 Sep 2026, 03:52 AM

District Attorney reopens Cornell gang rape case after lawsuit is filed

District Attorney Matthew Van Houten in Tompkins County, NY, announced on Monday that his office is reopening its investigation into gang rape allegations after a lawsuit against the accused men, the Chi Phi fraternity, the university, and others was filed on September 16. In October 2024, the victim reported to campus security that she was […] The post District Attorney...

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JURIST Global 30 Sep 2026, 03:08 AM High Court

Nigeria court compels regulator to grant oil import licenses despite pushback from domestic industry

The Federal High Court of Nigeria in Abuja on Monday ordered the agency tasked with regulating oil imports to issue import licenses to three oil marketing companies despite ongoing claims that continued imports hamper domestic oil production. The Nigerian ⁠Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) had previously refused to reissue fuel import licenses to […] The post Nigeria court...

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JURIST Global 30 Sep 2026, 02:38 AM

Nepal dispatch: Bhotekoshi disaster tests the limits of climate adaptation

Voimo Tamang is a third-year law student at National Law College and a JURIST correspondent based in Kathmandu, Nepal. On September 24, Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah addressed the 81st United Nations General Assembly to bring the country’s devastating Bhotekoshi–Trishuli floods to the center of the international climate debate. Describing the disaster as a warning […] The post Nepal dispatch...

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