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Court agrees to hear arguments in important immigration case, religious zoning dispute

UN experts call on Pakistan to release human rights lawyers rearrested on terrorism charges

UN experts on Wednesday called on Pakistan to immediately release human rights lawyers Imaan Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chattha and to drop all charges against them, which they say have no justifiable basis. Mazari-Hazir and Chattha were rearrested on September 17, 2026 on charges relating to an alleged illegal protest from March 2025. The arrest […] The post UN experts...

Tennessee governor halts remaining executions following failed attempt to execute Christa Pike

Tennessee governor Bill Lee on Thursday announced a pause on the remaining executions in the state after Christa Pike, who was scheduled to be executed on Wednesday for her role in a 1995 murder, had survived the two doses of lethal injections. After being administered two dosages of pentobarbital, a drug used in single-drug executions […] The post Tennessee governor...

Supreme Court to consider whether suit may go forward seeking to hold energy companies liable for climate change

MP High Court directs State Bar Council, Bar Association to create guidelines for minimum stipend to be paid to junior advocates

The Court remarked that, “State Bar Council being regulatory body has the heavy burden to see that junior advocates are paid stipend for maintaining their expenses and transportation.” The post MP High Court directs State Bar Council, Bar Association to create guidelines for minimum stipend to be paid to junior advocates appeared first on SCC Times.

A first-of-its-kind abortion battle

Plus, Wednesday evening, the Supreme Court cleared the way for an execution in Tennessee, but the state was unable to carry it out.

Bombay HC grants ad interim relief to PCI-approved pharmacy college, directs inclusion in upcoming Central Admission Process rounds despite State ban

The Court granted ad interim relief to a pharmacy institution that had obtained approval from the Pharmacy Council of India but was unable to participate in the Central Admission Process owing to the State's prohibition on establishment of new B. Pharmacy and D. Pharmacy institutions for the Academic Year 2026-2027. The post Bombay HC grants ad interim relief to PCI-approved...

Fox & Mandal advises SD International Ltd on proposed IPO

The Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) for the proposed IPO has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). Valmiki Leela Capital acted as the Book Running Lead Manager for the transaction. The post Fox & Mandal advises SD International Ltd on proposed IPO appeared first on SCC Times.

UNICEF says 1 in 5 Lebanese children going hungry amid conflict

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) released a new report Wednesday finding that more than one in five households surveyed in Lebanon said their children went to bed hungry in the two weeks before July 2026 interviews. The report, An Enduring Nightmare, documents the toll on children’s access to food, healthcare, and education in an active conflict zone, drawing […]...

“Smiling at protestors” not indiscipline; Delhi HC recognises students’ right to dissent, demonstrate and express support

The case arose from an incident at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) involving alleged vandalism of its Facial Recognition Technology system. Eight students were accused of supporting the protesters by cheering, clapping and sloganeering and were subsequently fined ₹19,000 each for indiscipline. The post “Smiling at protestors” not indiscipline; Delhi HC recognises students’ right to dissent, demonstrate and express support appeared...

Gauhati HC Directs Bandhan Bank to Defreeze the Petitioner’s Bank Account; Orders to Hold Suspicious Amount Under Lien

The Court held that freezing of a person’s bank account and restricting them from making any transactions impacts the person’s right to earn livelihood and to carry out business transactions, which falls within right to life guaranteed under the Constitution. The post Gauhati HC Directs Bandhan Bank to Defreeze the Petitioner’s Bank Account; Orders to Hold Suspicious Amount Under Lien...

Inside Justice Satish Chandra Sharma’s opinion referring EC Act, 2023 challenge to Constitution Bench

Opining that the petitions raise substantial questions of law related to the vires of Sections 7, 6 and 8, Election Commissioners Act, 2023, Justice S.C. Sharma also remarked that arguments on parallels between the Collegium system and appointment of Election Commissioners were neither a criticism of the Collegium system nor initiating any debate regarding the manner in which the system...

Faculty of Law, BHU organises One-day Workshop on Cyber Security, Forensics and Human Rights

Faculty of Law, BHU organised a one-day workshop on Cyber Security, Forensics and Human Rights on 26 September 2026, with experts discussing cybercrime, digital forensics, data protection and corporate liability. The post Faculty of Law, BHU organises One-day Workshop on Cyber Security, Forensics and Human Rights appeared first on SCC Times.

Delhi High Court protects Mankind Pharma’s “KIND” formative marks against deceptively similar pharmaceutical marks

Delhi High Court grants Mankind Pharma an ex parte ad interim injunction against use of Florakind, Coskind, Etorikind and other “Kind”-formative marks in relation to pharmaceutical products. The post Delhi High Court protects Mankind Pharma’s “KIND” formative marks against deceptively similar pharmaceutical marks appeared first on SCC Times.

Can a civil suit for partition, separate possession and rendition of accounts continue when division of property is covered by an arbitration agreement? P&H HC answers

Punjab and Haryana High Court examined whether a civil suit seeking partition, separate possession and rendition of accounts could proceed where an arbitration agreement covered division of the family properties. The post Can a civil suit for partition, separate possession and rendition of accounts continue when division of property is covered by an arbitration agreement? P&H HC answers appeared first...

Khaitan & Co Advises PwC US on Joint Venture with PwC India

The transaction is expected to close in the first half of calendar year 2027, subject to closing conditions and regulatory approvals. The post Khaitan & Co Advises PwC US on Joint Venture with PwC India appeared first on SCC Times.

Rights group condemns UAE’s year-long detention of South Sudanese commentator Samuel Oyay

Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Wednesday condemned the detention of South Sudanese political commentator Samuel Peter Oyay, who has been held in a UAE prison for one year without charge. Joey Shea, senior UAW researcher for HRW spoke of UAE’s policies of repressing dissent, stating: The UAE government’s zero-tolerance policy toward peaceful criticism is increasingly […] The post Rights group...

Commercial Mediation Conclave 2026: A fireside chat with Justice (Retd.) AK Sikri on Med-Arb clauses and how they can help save business relations

In a fireside chat at the Commercial Mediation Conclave 2026, curated and hosted by The PACT, Justice (Retd.) Arjan Kumar Sikri discussed with Jonathan Rodrigues why med-arb clauses remain rare in commercial contracts, when a mediator can properly go on to act as arbitrator in the same dispute, and why the caucus session is the reason the two roles are...

Clandestine Clearance | Electronic data retrieved without compliance with Sections 9-D & 36-B, Central Excise Act, 1944 cannot sustain duty demand: CESTAT

“The case of the Revenue, which is based on documents retrieved from CPUs, computers or pen drives and various statements recorded during the course of investigation, which have been found to be inadmissible as evidence, to allege clandestine removal of goods, cannot be sustained.” The post Clandestine Clearance | Electronic data retrieved without compliance with Sections 9-D & 36-B, Central...

Mere completion of ITI course or ability to move independently does not establish financial self-sufficiency; Calcutta HC affirms maintenance for disabled child despite attaining majority

The petition relates to seeking continuation of maintenance under Section 127 CrPC for a son who, after attaining majority, continues to suffer from 70—75 per cent orthopaedic disability and remains unable to maintain himself. The post Mere completion of ITI course or ability to move independently does not establish financial self-sufficiency; Calcutta HC affirms maintenance for disabled child despite attaining...

Inside the Kennel Club of India Case: Madras HC on Section 21 Notice, Limitation and Appointment of Sole Arbitrator

The Court held that the application filed for appointment of sole arbitrator under Section 11(6), Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, is maintainable as the requirement of notice under Section 21 becomes unnecessary where the petitioner had already disclosed all details in a prior civil suit and the respondent had responded by filing a Section 8 application acknowledging that the dispute...

Passport Rules Amended; New Validity Rules for Children Below 15

The Ministry of External Affairs has notified the Passports (Amendment) Rules, 2026, amending the Passports Rules, 1980. The amended Rule 12(1A) provides The post Passport Rules Amended; New Validity Rules for Children Below 15 appeared first on SCC Times.

When the Supreme Court Speaks in Two Voices: Neeraj and the Doctrine of Precedent

by Kumar Kartikeya* and Aadesh Kumar Singh** The post When the Supreme Court Speaks in Two Voices: Neeraj and the Doctrine of Precedent appeared first on SCC Times.

Supreme Court allows for execution of only woman on Tennessee’s death row

Weil continues Germany push with Willkie partner hire

Financial regulatory expert David Jansen is US firm's 11th partner in Germany since the end of 2025

Greenberg Traurig secures Ashurst Perkins Coie's construction chief in London

Ben Patton joins as head of GT's London construction practice, continuing string of real estate partner lateral hires

Opus 2 acquires Irish document bundle provider Bundledocs

UK case management specialist says deal to buy court document specialist will allow it to cater for entire dispute lifecycle

Taylor Wessing and Stephenson Harwood in Merger Talks

Taylor Wessing and Stephenson Harwood in Merger Talks

'Bold Ambitions': Incoming Morgan Lewis Chair Plots Out Firm Strategy

'Monsanto Did Not Adequately Test': 1st Roundup Trial Since SCOTUS Ruling Begins in Missouri

21-Attorney Group Leaves Wiley to Form Insurance Coverage Boutique

'She Was Thrown Into a Lot of Turmoil:' Jordan Fox Rises Amid Chaos

Paramount Settlement Offers Blueprint for Fighting States, Experts Say

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Disagreeing With Dignity: A Young Lawyer’s Guide to Respecting the Court

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Supreme Court Judges Not Meeting 'One Nation One Election' CommitteeThe proposed meeting between the Joint Parliamentary Committee on

The proposed meeting between the Joint Parliamentary Committee on 'One Nation, One Election' and Supreme Court judges will not take place, sources said.The Committee had earlier proposed to meet the Chief Justice of India and Supreme Court Judges on October 6 for "informal discussions" on...

Supreme Court Stays Karnataka HC Directions Constituting SIT, Ordering De Novo Probe Into KPSC Recruitment Scam

Supreme Court Stays Karnataka HC Directions Constituting SIT, Ordering De Novo Probe Into KPSC Recruitment Scam

'One Nation, One Election' Committee's Proposed Meeting With Supreme Court Judges Raises Questions

'One Nation, One Election' Committee's Proposed Meeting With Supreme Court Judges Raises Questions

Impound Vehicles With Unpaid E-Challans, Freeze Online Services: Supreme Court Orders, Notes Over ₹23,000 Crore Traffic Fines Pending

Impound Vehicles With Unpaid E-Challans, Freeze Online Services: Supreme Court Orders, Notes Over ₹23,000 Crore Traffic Fines Pending

S. 313 CrPC | Statement Of Accused Cannot Be Used To Complete An Unestablished Chain Of Circumstances :

While acquitting a man convicted of raping and murdering his six-year-old maternal niece, the Supreme Court on Thursday (October 1) held that the...

SARFAESI | Bids Received In Defiance Of Restraint Order Cannot Form Foundation Of Valid Sale: Supreme Court The

The Supreme Court on Wednesday (September 30) set aside an auction sale concluded in defiance of the Security Interest (Enforcement) Rules, 2002,...

Bar Council Has No Power To Suspend Advocates At Interim Stage Pending Disciplinary Inquiry: Allahabad High Court

Swathi Girimaji moves from Bharucha & Partners to S&R Associates

Supreme Court stays Karnataka HC direction for SIT probe into KPSC recruitment cases

Delhi High Court refuses to stay Bihar BJP MLA Raju Kumar Singh's conviction in celebratory firing case

Karnataka High Court rejects JSW Steel’s challenge to ED attachment orders

One Nation, One Election: Supreme Court says no parliamentary panel meeting with CJI, judges

Sabarimala halal jaggery row: Kerala High Court tells Devaswom Board to exercise greater care

CIRP under IBC can continue even if insolvency plea that triggered it was fraudulent: Supreme Court

Delhi High Court allows inquiry against CCI officer for tampering with evidence in ONGC cement cartel probe

The Act notification veto: When 'when' quietly becomes 'never'

AZB & Partners makes six new Partners

Bombay High Court questions ECI on automated rejection of voter form 8 during SIR

Bombay High Court orders takedown of AI deepfakes, derogatory content against Samantha Ruth Prabhu

Kerala High Court directs Speaker to decide on disqualification of convicted MLA Mani C Kappan

Supreme Court seeks West Bengal's reply on plea challenging invalidation of OBC certificates issued in 2025-26

Three hours of silence: The human cost of a court website that won't load

Lloyds Banking Group lines up replacement for long-serving legal head

Kate Cheetham says she is stepping down as CLO at the end of the year, with Ajnet Jassey set to replace her

Global AI law guide launches as agentic AI raises new legal challenges

Third edition of Global Legal Post guide examines rapidly evolving AI law and regulation across the world

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Supreme Court Asks AG To Consider Plea To Enhance State Bar Councils' StrengthThe Supreme Court today(October 1) requested

The Supreme Court today(October 1) requested the Attorney General, R. Venkataramani, to consider the plea of increasing the statutory limit of the State Bar Councils, which at present stands at 25 members as per Section 3(2)(b) of the Advocates Act, 1961.A bench comprising Justice Joymalya Bagchi...

We Want To Reform Entire Judicial Recruitment Process : Supreme Court

We Want To Reform Entire Judicial Recruitment Process : Supreme Court

Can't Seek Priority Just Because You Are Judicial Officer : Supreme Court Rejects Early Hearing Plea

Can't Seek Priority Just Because You Are Judicial Officer : Supreme Court Rejects Early Hearing Plea

Supreme Court Refuses To Interfere With Delhi High Court Ruling Against Ilaiyaraaja In 'En Iniya Pon Nilave' Copyright Dispute

Supreme Court Refuses To Interfere With Delhi High Court Ruling Against Ilaiyaraaja In 'En Iniya Pon Nilave' Copyright Dispute

Gujarat High Court Upholds Judge's Dismissal For Associating With Practicing Advocate, Accepting Phone From Her

Gujarat High Court Upholds Judge's Dismissal For Associating With Practicing Advocate, Accepting Phone From Her

'Just Sharing Our Concern' : Supreme Court Seeks State's Response On Mahua Moitra's Plea Alleging MPLADS Obstruction

'Just Sharing Our Concern' : Supreme Court Seeks State's Response On Mahua Moitra's Plea Alleging MPLADS Obstruction

IBC | CIRP Need Not Be Set Aside Merely Because S 9 Application Was Filed Fraudulenty : Supreme

The Court said that while the Adjudicating Authority can recall the admission of a Section 9 application on the ground of fraudulent jurisdictional facts, the CIRP need not automatically be terminated.

Testimony For Sexual Offence Within Home Does Not Require Same Corroboration As Crimes Committed In Open: Supreme Court

The Court said that holding evidence for sexual offences committed within the home and crimes committed in open to the same standard would give immunity to predators.

DNA Test Of Child Can't Be Ordered Routinely Without Prima Facie Proof Of Non-Access Between Spouses: Kerala High Court

Delhi High Court blocks ₹213 crore payout by SAIL to British company over unstamped arbitral award

Shocking: Bombay High Court on not booking MP Parth Pawar in Mundhwa Land Scam despite 99% stake

Common knowledge that data of Indians is traded on dark web: Supreme Court

Rajanna R elected chairperson of Karnataka State Bar Council; Shivamurthy is new vice chairperson

Kerala High Court stays trial against Sriram Venkitaraman IAS in rash driving case

Punjab and Haryana High Court asks Punjab to take steps to appoint regular DGP

Parul University concludes three-day Samvidhaan Pe Charcha 4.0 conclave on constitutional values with judges, senior advocates

Trilegal promotes five lawyers to Partnership

Delhi High Court upholds law allowing senior citizens to seek eviction of children from property

NLU Delhi, Mentblue launch Batch 2 of Certificate Course on Contract and Commercial Drafting: Strategy and Negotiation - Register Now!

Bank accounts freeze: Supreme Court denies relief to Mamata Banerjee-led TMC; asks HC to speed up hearing

Child custody cases: Karnataka High Court suggests replacing 'visitation' with 'parenting time'

All are equal: Supreme Court turns down former district judge's plea to list his case on priority

2008 Ahmedabad blasts: Supreme Court stays death sentence of convict Ahmed Barelvi

Supreme Court refuses to interfere with Delhi HC ruling against Ilaiyaraaja over En Iniya Pon Nilave song copyright

Plea in Bombay High Court alleges RTOs registering public vehicles without GPS trackers, panic buttons

CCTV cameras at police stations must remain functional 24x7: Allahabad High Court

S. 138 NI Act | Cheque Dishonour Sent To Drawer's Address Is Validly Served Though Received By Family

The requirement of 'giving of notice' stands complied with once the notice is dispatched to the correct address, the Court explained.

LiveLaw Breaking News Alerts: 01 October 2026

LiveLaw Breaking News Alerts: 01 October 2026

LiveLaw Supreme Court Monthly Digest: August 2026

LiveLaw Supreme Court Monthly Digest: August 2026

Kerala High Court Declares Wife Exclusive Owner Of Property Bought In Joint Name With Husband Using Her Father's Money

Kerala High Court Declares Wife Exclusive Owner Of Property Bought In Joint Name With Husband Using Her Father's Money

Police Cannot Detain Innocent Family Member To Force Accused To Surrender: Allahabad High Court Awards ₹40K Compensation

Police Cannot Detain Innocent Family Member To Force Accused To Surrender: Allahabad High Court Awards ₹40K Compensation

Full Court Meetings 'Stage-Managed'? Allahabad High Court Flags Lack Of Collegiate Deliberation; Says Judges' Views Not Recorded

Full Court Meetings 'Stage-Managed'? Allahabad High Court Flags Lack Of Collegiate Deliberation; Says Judges' Views Not Recorded

Circulating Objectionable Photos On WhatsApp Is 'Within Public View', Can Attract SC/ST Act: Bombay High Court

Non-Disclosure Of Criminal Case Is Not Suppression If Candidate Had No Knowledge Of It, & Was Ultimately Exonerated: Madras High Court

Madras High Court refuses bail to extortion accused over controversial Instagram post

Full court meetings are stage-managed; only 16 meetings in last 10 years: Allahabad High Court

When one party chooses the arbitrator: Understanding the limits of unilateral arbitrator appointments

Defence offset policy in India: What OEMs and Vendors need to know

AZB & Partners, Trilegal act on Steamhouse India ₹414 crore IPO

TT&A, JSA act on Romsons securing investment from Temasek subsidiary

Desai & Diwanji acts on Anchor Offshore Services DRHP filing

Samisti Legal, VERTICES PARTNERS act on Balwaan Krishi ₹100 crore Series B fundraise

Lex Consult advises ONYA Diamonds on pre-Series A fundraise

Legacy Law Offices acts on Dinotarp IPO

Bombay High Court orders X to remove defamatory post against Serum Institute and CEO Adar Poonawalla

Judges should not impose personal views on morality in bail cases or criminal trials: Supreme Court