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Dispute over broadcasting rates for political ads returns to the Supreme Court

Court to weigh deference to U.S. Sentencing Commission’s interpretations of its guidelines

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. Advises Mubadala Investment Company on Divestment of its Stake in Cube Highways Trust

The divestment was undertaken through on-market block trades on the stock exchanges pursuant to an accelerated bookbuild process, with the units acquired by a range of institutional investors. The post Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. Advises Mubadala Investment Company on Divestment of its Stake in Cube Highways Trust appeared first on SCC Times.

Justices consider dispute over Air Force operations in Guam

Plus, the first relists of the 2026-27 term.

Rights groups raise concerns over Houthis prosecuting civil society workers for espionage

Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International on Tuesday issued a joint statement condemning the Houthi de facto authorities in Yemen for having sent at least eight people involved in human rights and humanitarian work for criminal prosecution on espionage-related charges punishable by death since August 18. The eight include two UN employees, a UN consultant, […] The post Rights groups...

Alive on 9 September 2005? A Legal Analysis of Madras High Court’s Decision in M. Iyyanar v. Kalvikarasi

by Ananya Pattabhiraman* and Badhri Narayanan** The post Alive on 9 September 2005? A Legal Analysis of Madras High Court’s Decision in <i>M. Iyyanar</i> v. <i>Kalvikarasi</i> appeared first on SCC Times.

Tech Sangam | International Dialogue 2026 at UPSIFS Lucknow: Dates, themes and how to register

The international Dialogue 2026 to discuss convergence of AI, Cyber Forensics, Quantum Technologies, Data Protection and legal compliance. The post Tech Sangam | International Dialogue 2026 at UPSIFS Lucknow: Dates, themes and how to register appeared first on SCC Times.

EU objects as Kosovo Assembly votes to limit Specialist Chambers jurisdiction

An EU spokesperson told Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) on Wednesday that amendments passed by the Kosovo Assembly to narrow the jurisdiction of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers are in conflict with the country’s international obligations to the bloc. The spokesperson stated that Kosovo should honour its international commitments and that the court’s existing mandate and […] The post EU objects...

Khaitan & Co. advises ABDFVL on acquisition of remaining stake in Urbano Fashion

Khaitan & Co advised Aditya Birla Digital Fashion Ventures Limited (ABDFVL) on its acquisition of the remaining 15.62% stake in Imperial Online Services Private Limited (Urbano Fashion), making Urbano Fashion a wholly owned subsidiary of ABDFVL. The post Khaitan & Co. advises ABDFVL on acquisition of remaining stake in Urbano Fashion appeared first on SCC Times.

Tamil Nadu appoints Prashanto Chandra Sen, Haripriya Padmanabhan as Additional Advocates General for Supreme Court

The Government of Tamil Nadu has appointed Senior Advocates Prashanto Chandra Sen and Haripriya Padmanabhan as Additional Advocates General to represent the State before the Supreme Court under Rule 5 of the 2017 Law Officers Rules. The post Tamil Nadu appoints Prashanto Chandra Sen, Haripriya Padmanabhan as Additional Advocates General for Supreme Court appeared first on SCC Times.

Amnesty International calls on France to ban stun grenades after teenager loses hand at school protest

Amnesty International on Wednesday called on the French government to permanently ban stun grenades in the policing of all protests, saying the announcement of a temporary suspension does not go far enough. Welcoming the announcement from the French government, Anne Savinel-Barras, President of Amnesty International France stated: While the suspension of the use of these […] The post Amnesty International...

Can a compassionate appointee be legally bound to maintain the deceased employee’s dependants? Rajasthan HC Answers

Rajasthan High Court examined whether a beneficiary of compassionate appointment can be required to maintain the dependants of the deceased employee, particularly where the appointment was granted on an undertaking to support the family. The post Can a compassionate appointee be legally bound to maintain the deceased employee’s dependants? Rajasthan HC Answers appeared first on SCC Times.

Navigating Law: IDIA Odisha’s National Legal Careers Bootcamp Brings Diverse Legal Pathways into Focus

The Bootcamp was conceived around a simple but important premise: career decisions become more meaningful when students hear directly from people who have navigated these paths themselves. Across the two days, eight speakers from varied professional backgrounds discussed not only their respective fields, but also the skills, choices, uncertainties and realities that accompany them. The post Navigating Law: IDIA Odisha’s...

“There really is an art to appointments”: Kevin Nash and Maria Jonker on constituting an Arbitral Tribunal at CADRA International Arbitration Summer School 2026

The session on the “Constitution of the Arbitral Tribunal: Appointment, Independence, Impartiality, and Challenges”, at the CADRA International Arbitration Summer School 2026 brought together Kevin Nash and Maria Jonker to discuss party autonomy, arbitrator appointments, independence and impartiality, disclosure obligations, diversity and challenges to arbitrators. The post “There really is an art to appointments”: Kevin Nash and Maria Jonker on...

On emerging aspects of Copyright and of creativity by MNLU Mumbai | 26th October to 30th October 2026 | Register by 25th October 2026

This Certificate Course is a specialized course that explores the dynamic relationship between copyright law, technological innovation, and creative expression in the digital era. Rapid advancements in technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, social media platforms, digital content distribution systems, and open-source models have transformed the manner in which creative works are produced, disseminated, and consumed, giving rise to novel legal...

Israel’s demolition of residential buildings in East Jerusalem leaves 69 Palestinians displaced, OCHA says

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) on Tuesday condemned building demolitions in the West Bank that have displaced 69 Palestinians, calling it the largest single-demolition displacement in East Jerusalem since the agency began tracking these figures in 2009. According to OCHA, Israeli authorities demolished a residential building in At Tur, in […] The post Israel’s demolition...

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advises TA Associates on the India-leg of a global acquisition of Oxane Partners Limited

The Oxane Partners group is engaged in the business of providing technology-enabled solutions for private credit markets. The post Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advises TA Associates on the India-leg of a global acquisition of Oxane Partners Limited appeared first on SCC Times.

President appoints Justice Manoj Kumar Tiwari as Acting Chief Justice of Uttaranchal High Court

The President has appointed Justice Manoj Kumar Tiwari as Acting Chief Justice of the Uttaranchal High Court with effect from 9 October 2026, following the retirement of Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta on 8 October 2026. The post President appoints Justice Manoj Kumar Tiwari as Acting Chief Justice of Uttaranchal High Court appeared first on SCC Times.

NEET-UG FIRs, Safety of Women & Children, Article 22 Safeguards, AI-Hallucinated Citations: Key Rulings in September 2026

From quashing FIRs arising from NEET-UG 2026 protests and strengthening safeguards against re-arrest after violation of Article 22, to rejecting AI-generated fake citations, taking suo motu cognizance of crimes against women and children, protecting human-rights remedies and permitting direct access to Human Rights Courts, the Supreme Court’s September 2026 rulings span constitutional rights, criminal law, elections, arbitration, family law, labour...

What two decades of Queen Mary surveys reveal about arbitration’s rise: Prof. Loukas Mistelis on AI and Asia at CADRA International Arbitration Summer School 2026

At Session 2 of the CADRA International Arbitration Summer School 2026, Professor Loukas Mistelis traced two decades of Queen Mary International Arbitration Surveys, examining the continuing preference for arbitration, cost and efficiency concerns, institutional arbitration, preferred seats, due process paranoia, confidentiality, artificial intelligence and the growing importance of Asia in global dispute resolution. The post What two decades of Queen...

Three New Supreme Court Judges Take Oath | Sunita Agarwal, Devendra Upadhyaya & Aparesh Singh

Watch three new judges join the Supreme Court of India. Justice Sunita Agarwal, Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh The post Three New Supreme Court Judges Take Oath | Sunita Agarwal, Devendra Upadhyaya & Aparesh Singh appeared first on SCC Times.

Acquire First, Pay Never: The Rule of Law Crisis in National Highway Land Acquisitions

by Kamana Divya Sree* The post Acquire First, Pay Never: The Rule of Law Crisis in National Highway Land Acquisitions appeared first on SCC Times.

Federal judge hears arguments on ABC’s challenge to FCC license review

A federal judge on Tuesday heard arguments on the attempt by the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) to block the early review by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of its stations’ broadcast licenses, but did not issue an immediate ruling. During a two-hour hearing, Judge Loren AliKhan for the US District Court for the District of […] The post Federal judge...

Davis Polk adds Skadden’s global media deals chief in Los Angeles

Glen Mastroberte reunites with former Skadden partner Jason Russell, who launched Davis Polk's Los Angeles office in May

SIR Judgment Must Be Recalled As ECI Played Fraud On Supreme Court By Misrepresenting Facts : Ex-SC Judge Gopala Gowda

SIR Judgment Must Be Recalled As ECI Played Fraud On Supreme Court By Misrepresenting Facts : Ex-SC Judge Gopala Gowda

Can High Courts Be Directly Approached For Anticipatory Bail Bypassing Sessions Courts? Supreme Court Reserves Judgment

Can High Courts Be Directly Approached For Anticipatory Bail Bypassing Sessions Courts? Supreme Court Reserves Judgment

Guruvayur Temple | Hold Udayasthamana Pooja On Ekadashi As Last Year, Supreme Court Directs Devaswom Board

Guruvayur Temple | Hold Udayasthamana Pooja On Ekadashi As Last Year, Supreme Court Directs Devaswom Board

SIR-Deleted Voters Move Supreme Court For Expeditious Disposal Of Appeals Before Kolkata, Howrah Municipal Elections

SIR-Deleted Voters Move Supreme Court For Expeditious Disposal Of Appeals Before Kolkata, Howrah Municipal Elections

Supreme Court Asks NALSA To Consider Plea For Better Pay Scale Of Permanent Lok Adalat Members

Supreme Court Asks NALSA To Consider Plea For Better Pay Scale Of Permanent Lok Adalat Members

Procedural Violation Will Not Vitiate Seizure But Can Affect Evidentiary Value : Supreme Court "The burden of proving

"The burden of proving a valid seizure of the articles is on the prosecution"

If Breakup Ends Up With Suicide, It Cannot Always Be Termed Abetment To Suicide : Supreme Court

Karnataka High Court Grants Interim Protection To BJP Leader Booked Over Alleged Attempt To Delete Muslim Voters' Names During SIR

Mere furnishing of fake caste certificate not enough to remove lawyer from advocate rolls: Delhi High Court

Investment disputes affecting millions decided by 3 arbitrators: Supreme Court Justice PS Narasimha

Election sops: The proviso protects promises, not payments

Karnataka High Court halts police action against BJP leader accused of trying to delete Muslim voters in Belagavi

Delhi High Court upholds denial of visa to Indian origin US citizen convicted as sex offender

Our forgiving nature must end: Supreme Court on leniency to death row convicts

Tryst with the Constitution: Justice Datta’s opinion reflects precedent and pragmatism

Karnataka High Court stays proceedings against Minister Laxman Savadi in 2018 assault case

Law firms must be ready for AI-empowered clients, warns Richard Susskind

Leading legal futurist tells IBA Annual Conference that law firms risk missing the bigger picture by focusing on AI-driven productivity gains rather than preparing for a fundamental transformation in legal services

IBA honours three lawyers for outstanding contributions to justice

Annual SPPI Awards recognise lawyers from Myanmar, Singapore and Nigeria for their work defending human rights, supporting vulnerable communities and promoting access to justice

Live from RelFest with Johnathan Hill

Supreme Court sets aside elections in 50 Punjab municipal wards over obstruction of nominations

Shishtachar squads, beat patrolling, cab driver checks: Supreme Court issues directives for women's safety in Delhi

SRM School of Law conducts Muzhakkam 2.0 with focus on Tamil and Socio-Legal Awareness

Karnataka High Court quashes FIR against man booked for FB post warning Hindus of ‘jihadi’s sword’

Supreme Court asks NALSA to examine plea seeking better remuneration for permanent Lok Adalat members

Jharkhand DGP appointment rule appears to be conflict with Prakash Singh verdict: Supreme Court

Supreme Court seeks State-wise data on regulation, standards of rehab centres for disabled children

Delhi High Court refuses to halt sale of 47 law books amid Delhi Law House family copyright dispute

Punjab & Haryana High Court restrains Rohtak judges from hearing bail pleas in real estate fraud case

Women can't be booked for offence of sex on false promise to marry: Karnataka High Court

Refusing to marry live-in partner does not by itself amount to abetment of suicide: Supreme Court

Delhi High Court issues notice on Kangana Ranaut, Vijay Deverakonda's pleas for protection of personality rights

Lord Buddha on saree pallu: Gujarat High Court quashes case accusing trader of hurting religious feelings

Stratage Law Partners, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas act on Nutriventia securing investment from Ndude Labs

Supreme Court moots dedicated corpus to fund treatment for Spinal Muscular Atrophy patients

CORD’s 2026 Arbitration Rules: AI guardrails, an opt-in appeal, and a daily price for delay

Delhi High Court seeks police report on Deputy CM Parvesh Verma slapping AAP worker

NCLT records highest-ever quarterly performance in terms of approved resolution plans despite vacancies

What TechLaw.Fest revealed about the ecosystem

HNPLU student meets with fatal road accident

Plea In Supreme Court Challenges Appointment Of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Election Commissioners Sukhbir Sandhu & Vivek JoshiThe petitioner

The petitioner alleges that the appointments are carried out in violation of the procedure laid down under the 2023 Act.

No Impropriety In Justice Ujjal Bhuyan's Comment Against Mass Disenfranchisement : Justice Oka

No Impropriety In Justice Ujjal Bhuyan's Comment Against Mass Disenfranchisement : Justice Oka

Supreme Court Questions Jharkhand DGP Appointment Rule, Asks Amicus To Examine Validity Of Other States' Rules

Supreme Court Questions Jharkhand DGP Appointment Rule, Asks Amicus To Examine Validity Of Other States' Rules

'Because Of Supreme Court's Forgiving Nature, Country Facing Crimes' : Justice Datta On Death Penalty Commutations

'Because Of Supreme Court's Forgiving Nature, Country Facing Crimes' : Justice Datta On Death Penalty Commutations

Supreme Court Mulls Dedicated Corpus For Financial Assistance To Spinal Muscular Atrophy Patients

Supreme Court Mulls Dedicated Corpus For Financial Assistance To Spinal Muscular Atrophy Patients

Delhi Women Safety | Supreme Court Orders To Step Up Police Patrol, Verify Cab-Bus Drivers & Close Unauthorised Liquor Outlets

Delhi Women Safety | Supreme Court Orders To Step Up Police Patrol, Verify Cab-Bus Drivers & Close Unauthorised Liquor Outlets

Proof Of Robbery Or Attempted Robbery Essential Component For Conviction Under S. 394 IPC : Supreme Court The

The Supreme Court on Wednesday (October 7) held that a conviction under Section 394 IPC / Section 309 (6) of BNS cannot be sustained unless it is...

Freebies To Doctors : Supreme Court Asks Union To Form Committee To Recommend Regulations On Pharma Marketing Practices

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ED Should Prioritise Cases Involving Public Money, National Scams; Not Private Property Disputes: Madras High Court

'Some Experiences Encourage, Some Test, Some Make Us Stronger': Delhi High Court Justice C Sudha Retires After 3-Decade Judicial Journey

Want to change your name as per astrology, numerology? Here's what Karnataka High Court said

Rajasthan High Court Upholds 10% Lifetime Pension Cut After Police Officials Fled Mob, Sub-Inspector Burnt Alive

S.498A IPC | Delayed Cruelty FIR Not Counterblast When Wife “Remains Silent” To Save Marriage: MP High Court

Jharkhand High Court Holds Mega Blood Donation Camp In Association With Legal Services Committee, Advocates' Association, Sadar Hospital & Others