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Court to hear argument in dispute over Air Force’s detonation operations in Guam

Prior complaints cannot discredit distinct caste atrocity complaint: Calcutta HC sets aside acceptance of “Nil/No clue” report in Facebook casteist abuse case

The High Court directed further investigation through the specialised cyber-forensic machinery under the supervision of the Deputy Commissioner of Police/Specialised Cyber Cell. The post Prior complaints cannot discredit distinct caste atrocity complaint: Calcutta HC sets aside acceptance of “Nil/No clue” report in Facebook casteist abuse case appeared first on SCC Times.

The first Monday in October

Plus, Justice Alito’s press tour for his new book is underway.

Grand openings: what four introductions in Suncor v. Boulder show about starting a brief

Top Legal Developments This Week [28 Sep – 4 Oct 2026] | Delhi-NCR Safety Audit; Students’ Right to Dissent; Minimum Stipend for Junior Advocates; and more

A quick roundup to cover all the important legal developments and cases this week. The post Top Legal Developments This Week [28 Sep – 4 Oct 2026] | Delhi-NCR Safety Audit; Students’ Right to Dissent; Minimum Stipend for Junior Advocates; and more appeared first on SCC Times.

Call for Student Ambassadors: Indian Mediation Week by Sama — Apply by October 20

Indian Mediation Week (IMW) is India’s largest student-run Access to Justice campaign. The post Call for Student Ambassadors: Indian Mediation Week by Sama — Apply by October 20 appeared first on SCC Times.

Display of National Flag with saffron down not an offence under National Honour Act without intention to insult: Kerala HC

Mere display of the Flag with the saffron band downward, without material indicating a deliberate intention or mens rea to show disrespect, does not constitute an offence; accidental or inadvertent acts are not punishable under the provision. The post Display of National Flag with saffron down not an offence under National Honour Act without intention to insult: Kerala HC appeared...

How to control arbitration costs | Manmeet Singh | India Digital ADR Summit’26

In this conversation, Manmeet Singh, Partner at Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, discusses how dispute resolution clauses are negotiated, controlling costs in high value The post How to control arbitration costs | Manmeet Singh | India Digital ADR Summit’26 appeared first on SCC Times.

Delhi High Court: Prosecutrix must be heard before grant of regular bail

Delhi High Court reiterated that the victim is entitled to participate at all stages of criminal proceedings, including the hearing of a regular bail application. The post Delhi High Court: Prosecutrix must be heard before grant of regular bail appeared first on SCC Times.

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas acted as counsel to the book running lead managers on the IPO of Elevate Campuses Ltd. (Formerly known as Good Host Spaces Ltd.)

The BRLMs were JM Financial Limited, IIFL Capital Services Limited (formerly known as IIFL Securities Limited) and Morgan Stanley India Company Private Limited. The post Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas acted as counsel to the book running lead managers on the IPO of Elevate Campuses Ltd. (Formerly known as Good Host Spaces Ltd.) appeared first on SCC Times.

Calcutta High Court decrees ₹47 lakh money recovery suit on failure to prove repayment and coercion

The Court, considering the evidence on record, concluded that the plaintiff was entitled to a decree for money, therefore awarded the payment of ₹47,00,000 with interest at the rate of 10 per cent per annum from the date of institution of the suit until repayment. The post Calcutta High Court decrees ₹47 lakh money recovery suit on failure to prove...

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. Advises ChrysCapital Group on acquisition of stake in Linux Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.

The transaction comprises of a secondary acquisition of shares from the Promoters and Tata Capital Healthcare Fund II and, a primary subscription to shares proposed to be issued by the Target Company. The post Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. Advises ChrysCapital Group on acquisition of stake in Linux Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. appeared first on SCC Times.

Starlight interrupted: celebrating World Space Week

5 October 2026: World Space Week Human interest in space has been multifaceted, ranging from the deep-seated desire to seek out the origins of our existence to the search for extraterrestrial life and habitable worlds. Prior to the modern technology used to explore space today, ancient civilizations tracked the movement of stars, planets and eclipses […] The post Starlight interrupted...

Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice Joymalya Bagchi’s stellar career and notable judgments

Justice Joymalya Bagchi formerly serving as Judge of Calcutta High Court was appointed to the Supreme Court on 10 March 2025 and is in line to become the Chief Justice of India in 2031. The post Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice Joymalya Bagchi’s stellar career and notable judgments appeared first on SCC Times.

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. advises Hillhouse, Alta Capital and Elevate Campuses Limited on ECL’s Initial Public Offering

ECL owns, operates and manages on-campus student accommodation across higher education institutions and own K-12 Assets. As of March 31, 2026, they are present across 15 cities in India and one city in the United Arab Emirates. It is one of the largest institutional platforms in India focused on professionally managed student accommodation as of June 15, 2026. ECL is...

Governing the Arbitration-Insolvency Interface: The Role of Arbitral Institutions

by Prachi Tripathi* The post Governing the Arbitration-Insolvency Interface: The Role of Arbitral Institutions appeared first on SCC Times.

US authorities detain Nicaraguan political exiles stripped of citizenship, raising fears of deportation

Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Friday reported that US immigration authorities detained 8 Nicaraguan exiles who were previously granted protected status in 2023 after fleeing political prosecution. On February 9 2023, the Nicaraguan government declared 222 political prisoners as “traitors” and expelled them to the United States, stripping 94 government dissenters and critics of their […] The post US authorities...

Denmark welcomes IBA annual conference as Greenland takes centre stage at opening ceremony

This year's conference, held in Copenhagen and attended by more than 6,000 delegates, kicked off yesterday with a ceremony focused on the rule of law

Relationship-building and human insight remain paramount in the age of AI – report

While the legal profession races to embrace the efficiency and cost-saving benefits of AI, it has struggled to reconcile them with adverse impacts on business development, particularly for junior lawyers, finds new research from MD Communications

WilmerHale restocks London disputes bench with double partner hire

Jeremy Kosky joins from Clifford Chance to head London disputes practice as arbitration partner Charlie Lightfoot moves over from Cooley following earlier exits

Tax Classification Must Be Based On Form Of Goods At Stage Of Sale & Not Its End Use : Supreme Court

Tax Classification Must Be Based On Form Of Goods At Stage Of Sale & Not Its End Use : Supreme Court

Great Nicobar Project | 'Preservation Of Culture Is A Constitutionally Protected Fundamental Right': Justice Joymalya Bagchi

Great Nicobar Project | 'Preservation Of Culture Is A Constitutionally Protected Fundamental Right': Justice Joymalya Bagchi

Voter Listed In Electoral Roll Cannot Be Deleted Without Notice Except In Case Of Dead Voter : Justice Ujjal Bhuyan

Voter Listed In Electoral Roll Cannot Be Deleted Without Notice Except In Case Of Dead Voter : Justice Ujjal Bhuyan

'What Is SIR's Purpose If Citizens Are Being Removed From Voter's List? Bombay High Court Asks ECI

'What Is SIR's Purpose If Citizens Are Being Removed From Voter's List? Bombay High Court Asks ECI

NDPS Act Prosecution Can't Be Quashed On Sole Ground That Disclosure Of Co-Accused Was Relied Upon : Supreme

The Supreme Court has held that although a confession under Section 67 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act) or a...

'Investigating Officer Must Not Create Evidence' : Supreme Court Upholds Acquittal After Finding Witnesses Were 'Set Up'

Centre Notifies Appointment Of Justice P Sam Koshy As Acting Chief Justice Of Telangana High Court

Centre Notifies Appointment Of Justice Manash Ranjan Pathak As Acting Chief Justice Of Gujarat High Court

Justice PS Koshy appointed acting Chief Justice of Telangana High Court

Can DRTs accept written statements after 45 days? Delhi, Telangana and P&H High Courts differ

Don't allow circumstances, doubts to limit achievements: Justice Sunita Agarwal to women lawyers

It is a complete Catch-22 situation for voters: Bombay High Court questions rejection of Form 8 during SIR

Justice Nitin Wasudeo Sambre appointed Acting Chief Justice of Delhi High Court

Centre appoints Gurvinder Pal Singh as additional judge of Delhi High Court

Low IQ or intellectual disability alone won't make an accused unfit to stand trial: Kerala High Court

We want to create ripples, sensitise public: Delhi High Court in stray dogs case

No material to conclude that Delhi Police compromised 2020 Delhi riots probe: Delhi High Court

Belagavi court grants anticipatory bail to BJP's Ravi Patil accused of filing fake Form 7s to delete Muslim voters

Central government notifies appointment of 3 new Supreme Court judges

Bombay High Court refuses to stay deletions in Maharashtra SIR citing Supreme Court hearing

Police entered Jamia only after situation escalated: Delhi High Court rejects plea for probe into violence

NUJS graduate Pratik Ranjan Das made Partner at Kirkland & Ellis

Nick Peacock on going independent after 27 years at top global law firms, London v Singapore and more

Reema Dash joins Bae, Kim & Lee as Korean firm looks to strengthen India practice

Shardul and Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas act on Elevate Campuses ₹2,100 crore IPO

DSK Legal advises KRS Corporation on majority stake acquisition in Coldrush Logistics

Trilegal, Khaitan & Co act on Varmora Granito ₹708 crore IPO

Wolf Theiss opens London office to tap CEE investment opportunities

Vienna-based regional firm to join City’s legal, financial and investment communities ‘on a permanent basis’

Plea before Supreme Court over failure to fill vacancies in State Human Rights Commissions

They will have to explain: Supreme Court seeks ECI, CEC replies to plea alleging unilateral decision-making by Gyanesh Kumar

Police must create fear in minds of goons: Supreme Court in suo motu case on women's safety

Supreme Court seeks Centre's response on plea for action against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, SIT probe into voter deletions

Supreme Court says Calcutta High Court can decide petitions against Great Nicobar project

Gujarat High Court Advocates' Association to abstain from court work for 2 days over Gujarat Rent Bill 2026

Consumer courts in India: Promise of speed, reality of delay

Dentons Link Legal elevates Saahil Memon to Partnership

Ankit Jain moves from Antares Legal to join JSA as Partner in Disputes practice

Punjab & Haryana High Court orders CBI probe into ED allegations against CM Bhagwant Mann's close aides

ELP advises Transworld on forming JV with Bainbridge to operate UAE shipping pool

Rajani Associates acts on Jindal Supreme ₹124 crore IPO

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advises Morgan Stanley on sale of Lenskart shares by ADIA

MV Kini, Legacy Law Offices acts on Smart Roof Solar IPO

Touchstone Partners advises Membrane Group on equity fundraise from Kurita Water Industries

Trilegal, Khaitan & Co, Hogan Lovells Cadwalader act on Anmol ₹1,800 crore proposed IPO

Supreme Court seeks detailed plan from government on proposed relocation of Central Secretariat Library

You cannot challenge judgment through tweets: P&H High Court raps Punjab government in DA case

Filling the empty vessel: How the Supreme Court now attributes mens rea to companies

BREAKING| Supreme Court Refuses To Suspend CEC Gyanesh Kumar Ex Parte, Issues Notice On Plea Challenging ECI Decisions"The

"The Court has to pass some interim orders, otherwise the country will burn," Senior Advocate Vikas Singh urged for the petitioner.

Modified Form 6 Has Not Been Approved By Supreme Court : CJI Surya Kant

Modified Form 6 Has Not Been Approved By Supreme Court : CJI Surya Kant

'His Arrogance' : Supreme Court Pulls Up Actor Rajpal Yadav For Failing To Deposit Rs. 5 Crores In Cheque Dishonour Cases

'His Arrogance' : Supreme Court Pulls Up Actor Rajpal Yadav For Failing To Deposit Rs. 5 Crores In Cheque Dishonour Cases

'Let Him Contest': Supreme Court Adjourns West Bengal Plea Against Interim Bail Of Nandigram Congress Candidate Milan Pradhan

'Let Him Contest': Supreme Court Adjourns West Bengal Plea Against Interim Bail Of Nandigram Congress Candidate Milan Pradhan

Supreme Court Agrees To List Plea Seeking Permission For Peaceful Protests In Delhi Amid Agitation Against CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Supreme Court Agrees To List Plea Seeking Permission For Peaceful Protests In Delhi Amid Agitation Against CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Great Nicobar Project: Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Centre's Challenge To PIL Maintainability, Urges Calcutta HC To Decide Soon

Great Nicobar Project: Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Centre's Challenge To PIL Maintainability, Urges Calcutta HC To Decide Soon

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