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US judge blocks Trump administration’s attempt to fine migrants who fail to willingly deport

US District Judge George O’Toole on Monday issued a ruling blocking the Trump administration from assessing and collecting fines of up to $1.8 million on migrants who fail to willingly leave the US after receiving final deportation orders. O’Toole resolved the class action suit against the administration by granting a motion to stay the proceedings […] The post US judge...

Cornell students protest university’s handling of Chi Phi sexual assault allegations, demand president’s resignation

Students at Cornell University gathered at a campus plaza Monday to protest the school’s handling of sexual assault allegations against members of the Chi Phi fraternity. Protesters damaged the university’s main administration building, knocking holes in its glass doors and spray-painting its walls with messages condemning both the patriarchy and the university’s response to sexual […] The post Cornell students...

Poland competition authority launches investigation against Google for antitrust law violations

The President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection in Poland (UOKIK), Tomasz Chróstny, announced on Monday that charges have been brought against four companies within the Google corporate group for abusing their dominant market position through the use of Polish media publishers’ content in Google search results and other services. According to UOKIK, […] The post Poland competition...

Justices debate which courts may hear constitutional challenges to laws on veterans’ benefits

“Equal Justice Under Law” – except for Guam and the U.S. territories?

The Supreme Court’s blessing of third-country removals

Justice Scalia’s originalist gambit

The term’s first arguments

Plus, key takeaways from a lengthy order list.

Khaitan & Co Advises Book Running Lead Managers on Carlyle Group-Backed Varmora Granito Ltd. IPO

Khaitan & Co advised JM Financial Limited, Goldman Sachs (India) Securities Private Limited and SBI Capital Markets Limited, the Book Running Lead Managers (BRLMs), on Indian law matters in connection with the IPO of Carlyle Group-backed Varmora Granito Limited. The post Khaitan & Co Advises Book Running Lead Managers on Carlyle Group-Backed Varmora Granito Ltd. IPO appeared first on SCC...

Omission to claim mesne profits in ejectment suit can be cured by amendment before framing of issues: J&K and Ladakh HC declines interference under Art. 227

The petition challenged the Trial Court’s order allowing the plaintiff to amend the plaint under Order VI Rule 17 CPC to include a claim for mesne profits at the rate of ₹50,000 per month. The post Omission to claim mesne profits in ejectment suit can be cured by amendment before framing of issues: J&K and Ladakh HC declines interference under...

Mere non-return of Stridhan insufficient for S. 406 IPC without specific entrustment or dominion; Delhi HC quashes S. 406 proceedings, allows S. 498A case to continue

Delhi High Court partly quashed criminal proceedings arising from a matrimonial dispute, holding that the allegations under Section 498A IPC disclosed a prima facie case of cruelty, while the prosecution under Section 406 IPC could not be sustained for want of entrustment. The post Mere non-return of Stridhan insufficient for S. 406 IPC without specific entrustment or dominion; Delhi HC...

Call for Registrations: 1st All India Maharaja Surajmal Moot Court Competition 2026

The competition aims to provide a platform for law students across the country to engage with contemporary legal issues, sharpen their oral advocacy skills, and develop deep insight into complex legal procedures. The post Call for Registrations: 1st All India Maharaja Surajmal Moot Court Competition 2026 appeared first on SCC Times.

S&R Associates advises IRB InvIT Fund on INR 20 billion institutional placement and INR 3.51 billion preferential allotment

S&R also advised on an INR 3.51 billion preferential allotment of units by the Trust to IRB Infrastructure Developers Limited, its sponsor. The post S&R Associates advises IRB InvIT Fund on INR 20 billion institutional placement and INR 3.51 billion preferential allotment appeared first on SCC Times.

Two Clauses Short: An Examination of SARR Freights-II and the Interplay between Arbitral Consent and Anti-Arbitral Injunctions

by Vasanth Rajasekaran* and Harshvardhan Korada** The post Two Clauses Short: An Examination of SARR Freights-II and the Interplay between Arbitral Consent and Anti-Arbitral Injunctions appeared first on SCC Times.

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advises PVR INOX Limited on 2.11% Equity Share Buyback

The buyback is being undertaken from all eligible shareholders on a proportionate basis through the tender offer route, at a price of INR 1,450 per equity share, payable in cash, for an aggregate amount not exceeding INR 300,00,00,000. The post Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advises PVR INOX Limited on 2.11% Equity Share Buyback appeared first on SCC Times.

Twin conditions under Section 45 PMLA not met: Punjab & Haryana High Court denies bail to real estate developer in ₹662 Cr case

Punjab and Haryana High Court applied the twin conditions under Section 45 PMLA and the triple test for bail, finding no reasonable grounds at this stage to believe that the developer was not guilty of money laundering. The post Twin conditions under Section 45 PMLA not met: Punjab & Haryana High Court denies bail to real estate developer in ₹662...

President appoints Justices Nitin Wasudeo Sambre, Manash Ranjan Pathak and Puthichira Sam Koshy as Acting Chief Justices of 3 High Courts

The President appoints Justice Nitin Wasudeo Sambre, Justice Manash Ranjan Pathak and Justice Puthichira Sam Koshy as Acting Chief Justices of the Delhi, Gujarat and Telangana High Courts under Article 223 of the Constitution. The post President appoints Justices Nitin Wasudeo Sambre, Manash Ranjan Pathak and Puthichira Sam Koshy as Acting Chief Justices of 3 High Courts appeared first on...

CAM acts as legal counsel for Prestige Group on CPP Investments proposed INR 3,000 crore investment in Prestige Hospitality Ventures Ltd.

This would mark CPP Investments’ first direct investment in India’s hospitality sector and will support expansion of the hospitality platform. The post CAM acts as legal counsel for Prestige Group on CPP Investments proposed INR 3,000 crore investment in Prestige Hospitality Ventures Ltd. appeared first on SCC Times.

Shillong Law College to host two-day Intra Moot Competition in October 2026

The Shillong Law College, Dhankheti, Shillong, through its Moot Court Society, is set to organise the Intra Moot Court Competition 2026 on October 9 and 10, 2026. The post Shillong Law College to host two-day Intra Moot Competition in October 2026 appeared first on SCC Times.

President appoints Gurvinder Pal Singh as Additional Judge of Delhi High Court

The President has appointed Gurvinder Pal Singh as an Additional Judge of the Delhi High Court under Article 224(1), following the Supreme Court Collegium’s recommendation dated 10 September 2026. The post President appoints Gurvinder Pal Singh as Additional Judge of Delhi High Court appeared first on SCC Times.

Delhi HC: Trial Court must examine plaint for urgent relief before Section 12-A mediation exemption

Delhi High Court set aside a Section 12-A exemption order, holding that defendants must be heard and the plaint must be examined to determine whether urgent relief is genuinely contemplated The post Delhi HC: Trial Court must examine plaint for urgent relief before Section 12-A mediation exemption appeared first on SCC Times.

5,700 alleged ISIS members transferred to Iraq face unfair trials and execution, HRW warns

Human Rights Watch (HRW) warned Monday that nearly 5,700 alleged Islamic State (ISIS) members and supporters have been transferred to Iraq, and that the adults in the group face prosecution under Iraq’s 2005 Anti-Terrorism Law, which allows the death penalty for vaguely defined offenses. “The thousands of boys and men sent to Iraq deserve humane treatment and […] The post...

President appoints 3 Chief Justices Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya, Sunita Agarwal and Aparesh Kumar Singh as Supreme Court Judges

The President has appointed Justices Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya, Sunita Agarwal and Aparesh Kumar Singh as Judges of the Supreme Court, following the Supreme Court Collegium’s recommendations dated 28 September 2026. The post President appoints 3 Chief Justices Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya, Sunita Agarwal and Aparesh Kumar Singh as Supreme Court Judges appeared first on SCC Times.

President appoints 12 Additional Judges as Permanent Judges of Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Uttaranchal and Gauhati High Courts

The President has appointed 12 Additional Judges as Permanent Judges of the Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Uttaranchal and Gauhati High Courts, following the Supreme Court Collegium’s recommendations dated 23 September 2026. The post President appoints 12 Additional Judges as Permanent Judges of Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Uttaranchal and Gauhati High Courts appeared first on SCC Times.

UN condemns deadly airstrike on marked aid trucks in Sudan amid humanitarian crisis

The UN World Food Programme (WFP) on Monday condemned a deadly airstrike on two trucks delivering aid in South Kordofan state, Sudan, which resulted in the death of one of the drivers. According to the WFP, the attack occurred in the early hours of Saturday, when two trucks clearly marked as humanitarian vehicles were transporting […] The post UN condemns...

Delhi High Court Senior Advocate Designation Rules, 2026: Eligibility, Application Process and Key Changes

The Delhi High Court has notified the High Court of Delhi Designation of Senior Advocate Rules, 2026, replacing the framework notified in The post Delhi High Court Senior Advocate Designation Rules, 2026: Eligibility, Application Process and Key Changes appeared first on SCC Times.

US Supreme Court hears oral arguments in landmark Boulder climate change case

The US Supreme Court on Monday heard oral arguments in Suncor Energy (U.S.A.) Inc. v. Commissioners of Boulder County, a case brought by the Colorado county against Exxon Mobil and Suncor Energy. The Court must decide if the federal Clean Air Act preempts the Colorado Consumer Protection Act, and if the Court has jurisdiction to […] The post US Supreme...

Cornell University president says school ‘must do better’ in face of sexual assault allegations

The president of Cornell University, Michael I. Kotlikoff, said Saturday that the school “must do better” in addressing sexual assault allegations, responding in a video statement to the 2024 experiences of an individual known as “Jane Doe.” In an eight-minute video statement released on October 3, Kotlikoff described the past week as “one of the […] The post Cornell University...

Opening the book on the October Term 2026

Court sends mixed signals on whether it will allow state-tort suits seeking to hold energy companies liable for climate change to go forward

Court declines to hear cases on “Let’s Go Brandon” sweatshirts, felons’ Second Amendment rights, COVID-19 vaccine mandates, and other notable issues

In Legal Malpractice Suits Against Am Law 200 Firms, Stranger Things Surfaced

In Legal Malpractice Suits Against Am Law 200 Firms, Stranger Things Surfaced

US Supreme Court Declines to Review Corporate Transparency Act

Vorys Deploys AI Personas for Lawyers, Says Clients Are Next

More Than a Dozen Big Law Firms Worked on Paramount-Warner Bros. Combination

Cornell Taps Sally Yates for Independent Review Amid Assault-Law Debate

Supreme Court Appears Skeptical of Lawsuit Over Intel's Retirement Plans

Across the Am Law 200, the Leadership Carousel Keeps Turning

Courts Weigh Co-op Subletting and Rent-Regulation Disputes: This Week in Scott Mollen’s Realty Law Digest

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Supreme Court Reserves Judgment On Pleas Against Delhi HC Verdict Diluting Mandatory Attendance Requirement For Law Students

Supreme Court Reserves Judgment On Pleas Against Delhi HC Verdict Diluting Mandatory Attendance Requirement For Law Students

LiveLaw High Courts Daily Highlights: October 06, 2026

Allahabad High Court Initiates Suo Motu PIL Over Town Planning Gaps, Says Amenities Must Be Planned For Future Needs

IBA Daily News: conference's keynote address explores the legal impacts of agentic AI

The IBA's Artifical Intelligence Institute is seeking to ensure AI governance is consistent with the rule of law and human rights

Kirkland tops global M&A rankings after strongest first nine months for dealmaking since 2021

Chicago-founded giant comfortably ahead of Sullivan & Cromwell and Latham & Watkins in second and third spot respectively

'A natural next step': RPC marks US debut with New York launch

Insurance partner hire Scott Schechter joins from national US firm Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan to lead new office

Supreme Court Acquits Govt Clerk Who Already Served Sentence In 16 Year Old Bribery Case

Supreme Court Acquits Govt Clerk Who Already Served Sentence In 16 Year Old Bribery Case

Tendency To Colourize Civil Disputes Into Criminal Offences An Open Secret : Supreme Court

Tendency To Colourize Civil Disputes Into Criminal Offences An Open Secret : Supreme Court

Supreme Court Gets 3 Women Judges With Justice Sunita Agarwal's Elevation

Supreme Court Gets 3 Women Judges With Justice Sunita Agarwal's Elevation

Original Status As Daily Wager Cannot Be Ground To Deny Annual Increment After Regularisation : Supreme Court

Original Status As Daily Wager Cannot Be Ground To Deny Annual Increment After Regularisation : Supreme Court

3 New Supreme Court Judges Take Oath, Total Strength Rises To 37

3 New Supreme Court Judges Take Oath, Total Strength Rises To 37

Marital Estrangement Not By Itself Ground For Abortion Under MTP Rules: Allahabad High Court Dismisses Woman's Plea

Revenue Authorities Cannot Refuse To Issue Revenue Extracts Unless Barred By Court Order Or Competent Authority: J&K&L High Court

'Mere Absence Not Always Willful': Patna High Court Quashes SBI Employee's Deemed Voluntary Resignation Over Medical Leave

Hiding live-in relationship, child from prospective bride amounts to offence of sex by deceitful means: Kerala High Court

Delhi High Court restrains piracy websites from streaming Drishyam: The Conclusion

Lawyer engaged by statutory body can't hand over brief to junior and stop appearing: NCLAT

Maharashtra has most Maoist frontal groups: State defends Special Public Security Act in Bombay High Court

Delhi court flags ‘serious lapse’ after NCB's Chandigarh and Delhi units fail to cooperate in drug probe

Delhi High Court says PepsiCo, Monster can sell existing stocks of "energy drinks" but can't make more

Rohith Vemula death: Karnataka High Court quashes case against 15 students booked for protest

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, Trilegal, Khaitan & Co act on JSW One ₹3,054 crore proposed IPO

Resolüt Partners advises IRB Infrastructure Trust on ₹2,744 crore sale of road assets

Elarra Law Offices advises Godrej Properties on acquiring development rights of luxury project in South Mumbai

Investigating officer must collect evidence, not create it: Supreme Court upholds acquittal in murder case

Clifford Chance's Jeremy Kosky joins WilmerHale as Head of Disputes in London

Mehak Oberoi joins CMS INDUSLAW as Partner in Delhi/NCR

4 Supreme Court judges hail from Allahabad High Court; 7 High Courts unrepresented

May harm democracy: Chandigarh court orders block of AI-generated videos targeting Congress politician

3 new Supreme Court judges take oath; strength of court rises to 37

Supreme Court reserves verdict on appeals against removal of mandatory attendance for law students

Delhi High Court shocked to find one arbitrator handled Axis Bank's 4,155 arbitrations in 5 years

Tried to softly bend laws to ensure justice: Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya bids farewell to Delhi High Court

Cost Of Supreme Court's 2-Year-Plus Delay In Deciding CEC Appointment CaseThe petitions challenging the CEC Act have remained

The petitions challenging the CEC Act have remained pending since January 2024. Gyanesh Kumar was the first CEC to be appointed as per this law.

Excess Salary Paid By Mistake Can Be Recovered From Employees Who Gave Undertaking: Supreme Court Dismisses Teachers' Plea

Excess Salary Paid By Mistake Can Be Recovered From Employees Who Gave Undertaking: Supreme Court Dismisses Teachers' Plea

Bench Clerk's Experience Can't Be Treated As Equal To Law Clerk's For Judicial Service : Supreme Court

Bench Clerk's Experience Can't Be Treated As Equal To Law Clerk's For Judicial Service : Supreme Court

S.72 BSA | Courts Must Compare Signatures Themselves, Expert Evidence Cannot Be Called Routinely In Handwriting Disputes: Supreme Court

S.72 BSA | Courts Must Compare Signatures Themselves, Expert Evidence Cannot Be Called Routinely In Handwriting Disputes: Supreme Court

Supreme Court 7-Judge Bench Disposes Reference On Legislative Privilege As Infructuous

Supreme Court 7-Judge Bench Disposes Reference On Legislative Privilege As Infructuous

Punjab Govt Moves Supreme Court Against HC Order For CBI Probe Into Corruption Allegations Linked To Chief Minister's Office

Punjab Govt Moves Supreme Court Against HC Order For CBI Probe Into Corruption Allegations Linked To Chief Minister's Office

Supreme Court Quashes Rape Case Over Alleged False Promise Of Marriage After Three-Year Consensual Relationship

Rithanya Dowry Death Case: Madras High Court Directs Return Of 100 Sovereigns Of Gold & Car To Deceased's Father

Cannot Freeze Entire Account Over ₹2K Disputed Transaction: Calcutta High Court Directs Axis Bank To Unfreeze Account

'Tried To Softly Bend Law Towards Justice': Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya Bids Farewell To Delhi High Court

Karnataka High Court questions ED’s belated FEMA proceedings against Cafe Coffee Day CEO Malavika Hegde

The Indian arbitration hub that runs like a members' club

Madras High Court quashes FIR against Australian booked in false voting case due to ink on finger

DSK Legal advises Viyash Scientific on ₹188 crore acquisition of BioForLife Italia

Supreme Court acquits government employee who spent 4 years in jail in 16-year-old corruption case

One Nation, One Election: DMK's P Wilson defends JPC proposal to meet Supreme Court judges

Supreme Court dismisses plea for recitation of Preamble during morning assembly in schools

Delhi court grants regular bail to Swatantra Bhardwaj in CJP protest assault case

Dentons Link Legal makes seven new Associate Partners

Khushboo Rupani joins IndiaLaw LLP as Associate Partner to head ADR and criminal litigation practices

P&H High Court issues contempt of court notice to Punjab Chief Secretary for false claims about SLP

Sai Parkar-Katkar joins AdaniConneX as Head of Legal

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas advises ChrysCapital on minority stake acquisition in Linux Laboratories

Trilegal advises Remunance Services on its acquisition by Hightekers Group

Fox & Mandal acts on SD International proposed IPO

Legacy Law Offices acts on SG Encon IPO

Supreme Court closes Constitution Bench reference case on legislative privilege and free speech

HNLU Raipur wins 4th Sports Arbitration Moot Award Competition

Punjab moves Supreme Court against P&H High Court order for CBI probe against CM Bhagwant Mann's OSD

All Eyes on SCOTUS—But Did This Latest Suit Land Too Late?

All Eyes on SCOTUS—But Did This Latest Suit Land Too Late?

Big Law's Biggest Nightmare Isn't Partner Poaching or Mergers. It's AI

Groq Shareholders Challenge Nvidia's $20B Reverse Acqui-Hire

Constitutional Challenges to Daniel’s Law

'Good Forum Shopping' v. Global 'Bankruptcy Tourism': Cautionary Principles Per New Fortress Energy

Trick or Treat—It's a Lawsuit!

How I Made Practice Group Chair: 'Think Beyond Individual Matters,' Says Allen Pegg of Hogan Lovells

Live from RelFest with Dorna Moini

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Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : October 5, 2026

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : October 5, 2026

LiveLaw High Courts Daily Highlights: October 05, 2026

Justice Nitin Sambre Appointed As Delhi High Court Acting Chief Justice