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UN reports continued obstacles to humanitarian aid delivery in Gaza

The United Nations (UN) reported Wednesday that, nearly one year after the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, Palestinians still face significant deprivation of basic human rights, including access to clean water, adequate shelter, healthcare, and education. While the UN agencies continue to provide assistance, Palestinians’ access to essential humanitarian aid remains restricted, creating substantial obstacles to […] The post UN reports...

US Supreme Court agrees to hear challenge to mandatory immigration detention without bond hearings

The US Supreme Court granted certiorari on Thursday to determine whether mandatory detention without a bond hearing may be imposed for noncitizens who entered the US without inspection and were later detained in the interior. Ricardo Aparecido Barbosa da Cunha, the respondent challenging his detention in this case, was arrested in September 2025 and placed […] The post US Supreme...

Justice Barrett – the zombie (noun) slayer

Justices to debate investment choices for retirement funds

Court grants three cases as new term is set to begin

Plus, President Trump again criticized his Supreme Court appointees.

Swathi Girimaji Joins S&R Associates as Partner in Bengaluru

Swathi Girimaji’s practice covers mergers and acquisitions, venture capital investments, private equity and general corporate matters, including significant experience in the technology, education, health tech, fintech and consumer sectors. The post Swathi Girimaji Joins S&R Associates as Partner in Bengaluru appeared first on SCC Times.

Student Solidarity March Report: Reclaiming Public Spaces by Women of NLUD

Students of National Law University Delhi organised a solidarity march titled “Reclaiming Public Spaces” on 30 September 2026, raising concerns regarding women’s safety, inadequate street lighting, police patrolling and accessibility around the campus. The post Student Solidarity March Report: Reclaiming Public Spaces by Women of NLUD appeared first on SCC Times.

Trust in Mediation: Experts explore who is responsible for inculcating trust in mediation at the Commercial Mediation Conclave 2026

At the Commercial Mediation Conclave 2026, curated and hosted by The PACT, a fireside chat brought together a mediator, a disputes lawyer, a court annexed mediator and trainer, and a government infrastructure executive to examine where trust in mediation actually resides, whether it is a matter for the mediator, the parties, their counsel or the institutions that administer the process...

Whistleblower reveals Morocco intelligence service targeted journalists and activists, Amnesty International says

Amnesty International on Thursday reported that a whistleblower inside Morocco’s intelligence service helped reveal a vast surveillance apparatus targeting journalists, activists and dissidents. Commenting on the increasingly hostile environment for freedom of expression in the country, Agnès Callamard, Amnesty International’s Secretary General stated: Morocco has wholly embraced techno-authoritarian practices, acquiring a wide range of surveillance […] The post Whistleblower reveals...

Tamil Nadu extends 365-day opening for shops and establishments with employee safeguards

Tamil Nadu has extended the exemption allowing shops and establishments to remain open throughout the year for a further period of three years, subject to employee welfare, working-hour and safety safeguards. The post Tamil Nadu extends 365-day opening for shops and establishments with employee safeguards appeared first on SCC Times.

Khaitan & Co Advises Brokers on INR 2,078.50 Crore Sale of Tenneco Clean Air India Shares

Khaitan & Co acted as legal counsel to HSBC Securities and Capital Markets (India) and JM Financial in connection with the sale of 60,540,646 equity shares of Tenneco Clean Air India Limited for a consideration of INR 2,078.50 crore. The post Khaitan & Co Advises Brokers on INR 2,078.50 Crore Sale of Tenneco Clean Air India Shares appeared first on...

A placard and a statute: observing the International Day of Non-Violence

2 October 2026: International Day of Non-Violence A retired social worker stands outside a courthouse holding a handwritten sign. Elsewhere, 13 people block the entrance to a federal building and wait to be cited. Neither raises a hand against anyone. Both acts fit within a long tradition of civil disobedience built around breaking a rule […] The post A placard...

Does eligibility for coal mining long service leave depend on the employer’s business or the employee’s work? Australia HC answers in 3:2 ruling

In the present case, a dispute arose as to whether Orica shotfirers working at black coal mines were “eligible employees” under the coal industry's portable long service leave scheme. The dispute turned on the interpretation of the statutory definition of “eligible employee” and the operation of an exclusion relating to shotfiring services. The post Does eligibility for coal mining long...

Khaitan & Co Advises Book Running Lead Managers on Anmol Industries’ Proposed INR 18,000 Million IPO

Khaitan & Co advised the Book Running Lead Managers on the proposed IPO of Anmol Industries Limited, comprising an offer for sale of equity shares aggregating up to INR 18,000 million. The post Khaitan & Co Advises Book Running Lead Managers on Anmol Industries’ Proposed INR 18,000 Million IPO appeared first on SCC Times.

Policing vs Innovation | Law, Camera & Conversations| Ep 2

Watch episode 2 of Law, Camera & Conversations by SCC Times where Advocate Anusha Soni engages with Sajan Poovayya, Senior Advocate, Supreme The post Policing vs Innovation | Law, Camera & Conversations| Ep 2 appeared first on SCC Times.

Breaking the Law, Building the Nation: Gandhi’s Legal Legacy

by Chandra Sharma* The post Breaking the Law, Building the Nation: Gandhi’s Legal Legacy appeared first on SCC Times.

Seven US states sue Trump administration over withholding of federal funds

California and six other states sued President Donald Trump and Office of Management and Budget director Russell Vought on Wednesday, alleging the administration unlawfully impounded congressionally appropriated funds. The suit also seeks to block the administration’s proposed rescission of an additional $810 million in federal funds. California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed the complaint in […] The post Seven US...

Second federal judge blocks President Trump’s $100K H-1B visa fee

The US District Court for the Northern District of California on Wednesday blocked President Donald Trump’s $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers, marking the second time a federal court has enjoined enforcement of the policy. In applauding the court’s decision, Steve Bressler, Senior Legal Adviser at Democracy Forward stated: The […] The post Second federal...

UN experts warn African migrants face racism and discrimination at every stage of their journey

The UN Working Group of Experts on People from African Descent warned on Wednesday that individuals of African descent who are migrating face racism and discrimination throughout their journeys, attributing this mistreatment to discriminatory migration policies implemented worldwide. The UN experts stated: For Africans and people of African descent, freedom of movement continues to be […] The post UN experts...

Mori Hamada pushes international growth with two new offices in Texas

Japanese Big Four firm to open in Dallas and Houston next year, giving it five US offices

'My goal is to be the voice of the lawyer': Luminance hires chief legal officer

Don Riddick joins as CLO from AI software company amotivv

How I Made Practice Group Chair: 'It All Happens in a Flow,' Says Tory Lauterbach of Gibson Dunn

How I Made Practice Group Chair: 'It All Happens in a Flow,' Says Tory Lauterbach of Gibson Dunn

John Vitucci Points to Experience, Consistency, Service as His Case for the Bench

Before Inking PE Deals, Law Firms Must Navigate 'Comp Scrape' Conundrum

DraftKings 'Weaponizes AI' to Encourage Gambling, Proposed Class-Action Claims

Attorney Burnout and Sustainable Practice: What Law Firm Leaders Can Do

The Inadequacy of Safety Standards Protecting Motorists in Rear-End Collisions: A Public Safety Crisis

Two Federal Judges Sink New York’s Version of the Superfund Law

Coyotes, the Road Runner, and the Pursuit of Housing Reform

What Would Bob J. Do?: Re-Examining Civility Today

30-year-old NOIDA housing dispute: Supreme Court appoints former judge to identify genuine allottees

LiveLaw Supreme Court Criminal Law Digest: August 2026CBI Investigation - Transfer of Investigation to CBI - Enhancement /

CBI Investigation - Transfer of Investigation to CBI - Enhancement / Award of Interim Compensation in Public Law - Where state police and jail authorities exhibited blatant indifference, suppressed material facts (such as post-mortem reports before the High Court), and attempted to mislead...

Lawyers' Body Forms Ex-Judges' Commission To Examine SIR's Legality & Impact

Lawyers' Body Forms Ex-Judges' Commission To Examine SIR's Legality & Impact

Yamuna Expressway Bus Fire : Supreme Court Seeks Report From Centre, UP On Arrests, Safety Compliance

Yamuna Expressway Bus Fire : Supreme Court Seeks Report From Centre, UP On Arrests, Safety Compliance

Any Attempt To Intimidate Or Assault Medical Professionals Can't Be Tolerated : Supreme Court

Any Attempt To Intimidate Or Assault Medical Professionals Can't Be Tolerated : Supreme Court

No Devadasi Dedication Practice Currently Prevalent In Karnataka, State Tells Supreme Court

No Devadasi Dedication Practice Currently Prevalent In Karnataka, State Tells Supreme Court

Jaunpur Custodial Death 2021: Allahabad High Court Denies Bail To 4 Accused Cops, Notes CBI Allegation Of Torture, Murder

One-Day Lawyers' Strike Permitted In Rare Cases, But Can't Assault Lawyer Attending Court: Telangana High Court

A world of water bankruptcy

Catching up with the tech platforms

Reforming the US Supreme Court

The collision of memories

Ex-A&O senior partner Wim Dejonghe launches AI-native law firm

Belgium-based start-up will charge clients a flat fee for contract reviews, with work checked by a lawyer

Stephenson Harwood and Taylor Wessing eye merger

Partners reportedly set to vote by year-end on tie-up creating fully integrated European firm

Haynes Boone and Penningtons add international arbitration leaders in London

Firms recruit new practice heads from Vinson & Elkins and Pinsent Masons respectively

Star partners: Is it really only about the money?

As lateral hiring reaches new heights and guarantees pass $40m, Lexington’s Moray McLaren argues that the real choice facing partnerships is not how much to pay their stars, but what it really means to be a co-owner

Keidan Harrison hires former Ogier global investigations head

Rachel Cropper-Mawer joins disputes boutique in London as a partner

Plea in Delhi High Court challenges appointment of additional public prosecutors on deputation, short-term contracts

HKIAC Secretary-General Joanne Lau on Hong Kong's neutrality, Indian parties and more

A decade of judicial vacancies: Who is responsible for filling the gap?

Madras High Court refuses to recall order to disclose microplastics in packaged water, sugar, salt

Is slipping into DMs enough to prove adultery by wife? Allahabad High Court answers

Cattle Transport Can't Be Presumed To Be For Slaughter Due To Mere Absence Of Documents : Supreme CourtThe

The Supreme Court has observed that a mere absence of transport documents cannot give rise to a presumption that the cattle were being transported for slaughter. A bench of Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice K. Vinod Chandran set aside the conviction of a man under the Chhattisgarh Agricultural...

ED Attachment Of Property Can Be Challenged Under Article 226, But Entertaining Writ Is Court's Discretion: Karnataka High Court

Backward Class Certificate Expired Before Application Deadline Is Invalid; Fresh Certificate Can't Cure Defect: P&H High Court

50% Pre-Deposit For Appeal Not Exhausted At Filing Stage Where Rent Liability Is Recurring: Allahabad High Court

Supreme Court Refuses To Interfere With HC Judgment Allowing Railway Compassionate Appointment To GrandsonThe Supreme Court has declined

The Supreme Court has declined to interfere with the Madhya Pradesh High Court's direction to the Railway authorities to grant compassionate appointment to the grandson of a deceased railway employee. A bench of Justice Manoj Misra and Justice Vijay Bishnoi dismissed a plea filed by the Union of...

SARFAESI | Sale Certificate Issued To Non-Bidder Entity That Didn't Exist On Auction Date Is Illegal : Supreme Court

SARFAESI | Sale Certificate Issued To Non-Bidder Entity That Didn't Exist On Auction Date Is Illegal : Supreme Court

Motor Accident: Rajasthan High Court Directs Insurer To First Pay Minor's Compensation Despite Policy Breach

Gujarat High Court Grants Bail To Man Accused Of Leaking Re-NEET Exam Paper On Telegram, Says Chargesheet Filed

Body-shaming, verbal abuse not enough to prove offence of insulting woman’s modesty: Karnataka High Court

To be or not to be? Supreme Court between foundational doctrine and ad-hoc expediency

Wife's inability to conceive not ground to grant divorce for cruelty: Madras High Court

Ozone Group Chairman Vasudevan Satyamurthy remanded to 14-day ED custody in ₹927 crore money laundering case

Trilegal lawyer Anamika Ray joins Anagram Partners as Partner in Corporate practice

Bar Council cannot suspend advocate's license at interim stage of disciplinary inquiry: Allahabad High Court

Gujarat High Court upholds judge's dismissal over 'benami' phones, undisclosed vehicle purchases

Buddhist activist moves Supreme Court against singing full version of Vande Mataram; terms it Islamophobic

DOJ Accuses UCLA Law of Racial Discrimination in Admissions

3rd Circ.'s AI Copyright Ruling Signals Traditional Fair Use Rules Still Apply

Former Target Legal Chief Cashes-in Chips at Gambling Giant Flutter Entertainment

NEET-PG 2026: Plea In Supreme Court Seeks Disclosure Of Actual Questions, Options And Correct Answers To CandidatesThe petition

The petition challenges decision of NBEMS to only release numerical IDs of questions, answer key and candidate responses.

'Offends Secularism & Fraternity' : Buddhist Activist Moves Supreme Court Challenging Centre's Mandate On Six-Stanza 'Vande Mataram'

'Offends Secularism & Fraternity' : Buddhist Activist Moves Supreme Court Challenging Centre's Mandate On Six-Stanza 'Vande Mataram'

LiveLaw High Courts Daily Highlights: October 01, 2026