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HRW condemns Trump’s third country removal immigration policy

Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Thursday condemned the Trump administration’s “third-country removal” policy, which has sent people primarily to African countries where they have no connection: Between January 20, 2025, and August 5, 2026, according to ICE data, the “third-country” deportation program transferred nearly 28,000 people to more than 50 countries that are neither their […] The post HRW condemns...

Trump announces committee investigation of Fed Governor Lisa Cook

WHO warns healthcare needs in Sudan outstrip available resources

The UN World Health Organisation (WHO) warned on Thursday that Tawila, in Sudan’s Darfur region, which hosts more than 700,000 displaced people, is currently experiencing severe shortages of food, water, and healthcare, calling for an urgent increase in resources and humanitarian funding. WHO representative in Sudan, Dr Abdinasir Abubakr, said that Darfur recorded high levels […] The post WHO warns...

The Constitution’s structure should decide Suncor

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. Advises SageOne Investment Managers and its Founder Samit Vartak on Acquisition by ASK Asset Management

The acquisition brings together two established investment management platforms with complementary synergies. As part of the transaction, Mr. Samit Vartak will be appointed as Chief Investment Officer — Equities at ASK IM for the combined business. The post Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. Advises SageOne Investment Managers and its Founder Samit Vartak on Acquisition by ASK Asset Management appeared first...

The Supreme Court and the last word

Bharati Vidyapeeth’s New Law College, Kolhapur, presents Pradnya Bharati — National Level Paper Presentation Competition 2026

Bharati Vidyapeeth’s New Law College, Kolhapur, presents Pradnya Bharati — National Level Paper Presentation Competition 2026 on the theme “Indian Knowledge System: Bharatiya Dnyana Parampara.” The competition will be held on 26th October, 2026, in online mode. The post Bharati Vidyapeeth’s New Law College, Kolhapur, presents Pradnya Bharati — National Level Paper Presentation Competition 2026 appeared first on SCC Times.

The October sitting so far

Plus, a bipartisan group of states and the NFL are urging SCOTUS to rule on prediction markets.

Penetration “to any extent” amounts to penetrative sexual assault under Section 3, POCSO Act even in absence of injury: Himachal Pradesh HC

Himachal Pradesh High Court held that the Trial Court had rightly concluded that the appellant was guilty of aggravated penetrative sexual assault under the POCSO Act. The offence is punishable under Section 6 of the Act, which prescribes a minimum sentence of 20 years’ imprisonment. The post Penetration “to any extent” amounts to penetrative sexual assault under Section 3, POCSO...

National Law University Jodhpur and C-LAB join hands to conduct certificate courses and research in area of child protection

Recognising the increasing interdependence of law, technology, and society in the 21st century, and the need for a stronger knowledge base, robust interdisciplinary education and research, and enhanced capacity in the fields of child safety and human rights, NLUJ and C-LAB have agreed to establish a collaborative institutional framework to promote research, knowledge development, and capacity building in these areas...

CJP Election Protests: Delhi Police closes 57 Metro Stations from 9 October evening to 10 October

The Joint Commissioner of Delhi Police has declared closure of 57 Metro stations in a letter sent to the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation. The post CJP Election Protests: Delhi Police closes 57 Metro Stations from 9 October evening to 10 October appeared first on SCC Times.

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas welcomes S. Vivek as Partner in its Capital Markets Practice

S. Vivek has over 16 years of experience across capital markets, strategic transactions, and financial and securities regulation. His capital markets practice spans across IPOs, rights issues, qualified institutions placements, ADRs, preferential allotments, acting for both the issuers and lead managers. The post Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas welcomes S. Vivek as Partner in its Capital Markets Practice appeared first on SCC...

Mark your calendar: ICC India Arbitration Conference 2026 set to bring leading arbitration professionals together in Mumbai

Bringing together leading arbitration professionals from India and abroad, the ICC India Arbitration Conference 2026 in Mumbai will examine the developments, challenges and emerging trends shaping the future of arbitration in India and the global disputes ecosystem. The post Mark your calendar: ICC India Arbitration Conference 2026 set to bring leading arbitration professionals together in Mumbai appeared first on SCC...

High Court Roundup September 2026: IVF Age Limit, Junior Advocates’ Stipend, Talaq-E-Hassan and More

A quick roundup of the key High Court developments and important cases from September 2026, covering significant rulings on criminal law, bail, POCSO, family and personal laws, cyber crime, constitutional rights, education, service law, intellectual property, arbitration, medical law, GST, motor accident compensation and other important legal developments. The post High Court Roundup September 2026: IVF Age Limit, Junior Advocates’...

Khaitan & Co. advises Gabriel India Limited on INR 1,000 Crore acquisition financing

The proceeds of the Issue were primarily utilised to part-finance the acquisition of a 28.99% stake in HL Mando Anand India Private Limited. Citibank, N.A. and Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) acted as arrangers to the Issue. The post Khaitan & Co. advises Gabriel India Limited on INR 1,000 Crore acquisition financing appeared first on SCC Times.

UN experts urge truth and accountability in Greenland’s forced contraception case

UN human rights experts on Wednesday urged Denmark and Greenland to ensure accountability and the rights of Inuit women at the centre of their response to the decades-long use of contraception without consent in Greenland. The statement comes as Denmark and Greenland continue to address the forced contraception case, in which Greenlandic Inuit women and […] The post UN experts...

NLU Assam to Hold Fourth Convocation on October 10, 2026; Justice Vikram Nath to Grace the Occasion as Chief Guest

National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam, will hold its Fourth Convocation on October 10, 2026, celebrating 81 graduates in the presence of Supreme Court Judges Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan. The post NLU Assam to Hold Fourth Convocation on October 10, 2026; Justice Vikram Nath to Grace the Occasion as Chief Guest appeared first on SCC Times.

US federal judge briefly extends CNN, MS NOW and Politico’s White House access

A US federal judge on Thursday extended a temporary restraining order (TRO) that permits White House access for journalists from CNN, MS NOW (MSNBC), and Politico, allowing the court more time to decide whether it will block President Donald Trump’s ban on the outlets during the pendency of their lawsuit. In September, President Trump removed […] The post US federal...

Electoral mandate confers public authority, not unbridled power to command or intimidate; SC cancels bail in Dombivli doctors’ assault case

The Court held that High Court had failed to adequately consider the gravity of the allegations, criminal antecedents, apprehension of witness intimidation, influence of the principal accused and the wider impact upon the medical fraternity. The post Electoral mandate confers public authority, not unbridled power to command or intimidate; SC cancels bail in Dombivli doctors’ assault case appeared first on...

Centre for Constitution and Public Policy, UILS, Panjab University Organises Special Lecture on Law, Ethics and Political Leadership by Dr. Lobsang Sangay

The Centre for Constitution and Public Policy, UILS, Panjab University, organised a special lecture on “Law, Ethics and Political Leadership” by Dr. Lobsang Sangay on 21 September 2026. CCPP Lecture SCC The post Centre for Constitution and Public Policy, UILS, Panjab University Organises Special Lecture on Law, Ethics and Political Leadership by Dr. Lobsang Sangay appeared first on SCC Times.

RBI hikes repo rate to 5.50%; shifts policy stance to ‘calibrated tightening’

RBI has raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50% and changed its monetary policy stance from “neutral” to “calibrated tightening” amid rising inflationary pressures and global uncertainties. The post RBI hikes repo rate to 5.50%; shifts policy stance to ‘calibrated tightening’ appeared first on SCC Times.

Menaka Guruswamy on Failure, Litigation & Learning | SideBar Tales

In litigation, defeat is inevitable, but as Senior Advocate Menaka Guruswamy explains, it can teach you more than victory ever will. From The post Menaka Guruswamy on Failure, Litigation & Learning | SideBar Tales appeared first on SCC Times.

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advises Linux Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. on acquisition of stake by ChrysCapital and Tata Capital Healthcare Fund III

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised Linux Laboratories Private Limited on the acquisition of a stake by ChrysCapital and Tata Capital Healthcare Fund III, alongside the exit of Tata Capital Healthcare Fund II. The post Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advises Linux Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. on acquisition of stake by ChrysCapital and Tata Capital Healthcare Fund III appeared first on SCC Times.

What happens to children when they turn 18 and leave care? Rajasthan HC’s directions on Care leavers and JJ Act reforms

The Rajasthan High Court expressed concern over the systemic deficiencies in the implementation of the Juvenile Justice Act, particularly in relation to preliminary assessments of children accused of heinous offences and the rehabilitation of Care Leavers, and issued wide-ranging directions to State authorities for institutional reforms. The post What happens to children when they turn 18 and leave care? Rajasthan...

Parliament’s Deliberative Deficit and the Judicialisation of Democracy in India

by Zoya T. Sahni* The post Parliament’s Deliberative Deficit and the Judicialisation of Democracy in India appeared first on SCC Times.

French police deploy tear gas and non-lethal weapons as student protests escalate

French riot police reportedly used tear gas and other non-lethal weapons, against protestors during street clashes on Tuesday, drawing strong condemnation from legal unions amid escalating student strikes across France. France’s Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has condemned the violence, which has seen students and staff injured, and defended the “proportional” response of police and law […] The post French police...

Democrats challenge taxpayer-funded television advertisements promoting Donald Trump

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) sued Wednesday in the US District Court for the District of Columbia seeking to halt taxpayer-funded television advertisements promoting President Donald Trump, arguing that the spending violates federal restrictions on the use of appropriated funds for “publicity or propaganda” purposes. The complaint seeks judicial review under the Administrative Procedure Act […] The post Democrats challenge...

Florida seeks injunction requiring Meta to fundamentally overhaul minor safety and app features

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Wednesday filed a motion in the Circuit Court for Florida’s Sixth Judicial Circuit, seeking an injunction to limit child access to social media, make safety information more accessible, improve its child sexual exploitation reporting process, and disable features encouraging excessive use among teens. Florida sued under the Florida Deceptive […] The post Florida seeks...

Cornell brings in Sally Yates to conduct review of the university’s sexual assault response and polices

A Cornell Special Committee on Tuesday issued a statement announcing that the university has hired Sally Yates to conduct an independent review into the adequacy of the school’s response to the former student, known only as Jane Doe’s, sexual assault allegations. Yates, formerly the US deputy attorney general under Barack Obama and now a partner […] The post Cornell brings...

Justices urged to leave order in place barring enforcement of Trump administration’s new policy for transgender inmates

Present and former Lincoln University students sue Missouri for underfunding

A group of former and current students of Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) on Wednesday sued the state of Missouri, alleging that the state’s intentional withholding of funds continues to perpetuate the history of “racially segregated higher education.” The LU plaintiffs argue that the state has “appropriated less per student to Lincoln than to the […] The post Present and...

Wild card justices and the “Kagan court” for criminal cases

Black lawyers face gaps at senior levels as profession marks Black History Month

Black solicitors hold just 1% of partner roles at the largest law firms in England and Wales, while Black barristers account for 1.2% of KCs, according to figures highlighted by the profession’s representative bodies for Black History Month.

IBA Daily News: UK lawyers promote international business and rule of law at IBA conference

Delegation of senior lawyers joined representatives from professional bodies to underscore the vital role of English law in international business at the IBA's annual conference, taking place this week in Denmark

Judge Mulls Continuing Los Angeles Wildfire Trial Amid Escalating Discovery Fights

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Laura Seigle continued until Friday a motion that Southern California Edison filed to continue the Jan. 25 trial over the Eaton fire.

Trade Court Embraces Class Action in Tariff Refund Fight

Announcing the 2026 New England Legal Awards Winners

BREAKING| MP High Court Directs Police To Produce Woman Detained During Train Journey To Delhi For CJP Protest

BREAKING| MP High Court Directs Police To Produce Woman Detained During Train Journey To Delhi For CJP Protest

Magistrate Cannot Give Criminal Colour To Administrative Dispute Without Following Section 156(3) CrPC Procedure: J&K&L High Court

The jurisprudence of waiting: What Collegium recommendations teach us about the executive’s power

Delhi High Court rejects Vijay Nair's plea seeking recall of 5 month old order in excise policy case

SIR: Karnataka High Court grants relief to BJP booth agents booked for attempting to delete voters

Law firm leaders warn against AI arms race as focus shifts to adoption

Senior figures at IBA Annual Conference say getting lawyers to embrace AI is more important than racing to develop the latest technology

Kirkland to halt reporting financial results to media

World's highest-grossing law firm will no longer voluntarily provide annual revenue and profit figures to the legal media

SEC Push to Revive IPOs Collides With Exchanges' Stricter Listing Rules, Lawyers Say

The competing trends have exposed a potential contradiction of the SEC’s agenda: easing the regulatory burdens of being public while simultaneously allowing exchanges to raise the bar for admission.

Judicial AI Summit: How Judges Use AI, Address Hallucinations

Uber Settles Texas Sexual-Assault Bellwether

Defeat of New Mexico’s PFAS Labeling Law Shows Challenges of State Lawmaking

Live from RelFest with Jessica Tseng Hasen

Don't Completely Stop Trains/Metro In Delhi To Handle October 10 Protests : Supreme Court To CentreThe Court asked

The Court asked the Centre to allow the services in a regulated manner so that the general public is not put to inconvenience.

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : October 9, 2026

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : October 9, 2026

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Karnataka Govt Plea Against Suspension Of Ex-Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni's Murder Conviction

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Karnataka Govt Plea Against Suspension Of Ex-Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni's Murder Conviction

Supreme Court Restrains Delhi Private Hospital From Discharging Acid Attack Survivor, Directs Treatment Regardless Of Cost

Supreme Court Restrains Delhi Private Hospital From Discharging Acid Attack Survivor, Directs Treatment Regardless Of Cost

OBCs Entitled To 14% Quota, Not 27%: MP High Court Strikes Down 2019 Amendment

OBCs Entitled To 14% Quota, Not 27%: MP High Court Strikes Down 2019 Amendment

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Plea To Fill Vacancies In Electricity Regulatory Commissions In 15 States, J&K

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Plea To Fill Vacancies In Electricity Regulatory Commissions In 15 States, J&K

Once Prima Facie Existence Of Arbitration Agreement Shown, Dispute Must Be Referred To Arbitration : Supreme Court The

The Supreme Court has held that once the prima facie existence of an arbitration agreement is established before a referral court, it ought to appoint...

Excise Policy: Delhi High Court Rejects Plea For Preliminary Hearing Over Maintainability Of CBI Plea Against Discharge

Bench Change Can't Be Sought As A Matter Of Right After Roster Change: Delhi High Court

Being on time not licence to kill people on roads: Kerala High Court on reckless bus drivers

CAT Jammu imposes ₹10,000 cost on Senior Advocate for appearing without uniform

Failing financial firms: Need for legislative intervention

Delhi CJP protests: Rouse Avenue and Patiala House courts to function virtually tomorrow

57 Delhi metro stations shut ahead of CJP protest: Live updates from Supreme Court

Here is why P&H High Court allowed family of former CM Beant Singh to retain government house

Supreme Court seeks States' reply to PIL on vacancies in electricity regulatory commissions

False promise to marry after sex not a criminal offence: Karnataka High Court

Supreme Court stays trial against TV Today in criminal defamation case by BJP leader Ramesh Bidhuri

Madras High Court stays appointment of Tamil Nadu Director of Legal Studies

Delhi CJP Protests: Supreme Court says no to complete closure of Delhi metro or total blockade of roads

Misuse of court videos damaging the institution: Supreme Court asks Centre to collate views of stakeholders

Anirudh Associates is looking to hire Associates/Senior Associates in Bangalore

Very serious: Supreme Court on malnutrition deaths in tribal areas of MP, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra

Delhi High Court orders suspension of 125 websites using Jio trademark for lottery, gaming services

BREAKING | Plea In Supreme Court Against Cancellation Of Trains, Metro In Delhi Ahead Of October 10 Protests

Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal and other lawyers urged the Court to hear the matter today itself.

Andhra Pradesh Local Body Elections | Conduct Polls As Per Old Rolls If SIR Not Complete Before Notification: Supreme Court

Andhra Pradesh Local Body Elections | Conduct Polls As Per Old Rolls If SIR Not Complete Before Notification: Supreme Court

Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Seeking Investigation Of Delhi Police FIRs Over Jantar Mantar Student Protests Of July

Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Seeking Investigation Of Delhi Police FIRs Over Jantar Mantar Student Protests Of July

Justice Sheel Nagu Recuses From Punjab Govt Plea Against CBI Probe Into CM Office Graft Allegations

Justice Sheel Nagu Recuses From Punjab Govt Plea Against CBI Probe Into CM Office Graft Allegations

Supreme Court Dismisses Andhra Pradesh Govt Plea Against HC Quashing 34% Backward Class Quota In Local Body Elections

Supreme Court Dismisses Andhra Pradesh Govt Plea Against HC Quashing 34% Backward Class Quota In Local Body Elections

Delhi High Court Declines Urgent Hearing Of Indian Youth Congress' Plea Over Denial Of Permission To Protest Against CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Delhi High Court Declines Urgent Hearing Of Indian Youth Congress' Plea Over Denial Of Permission To Protest Against CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Victim Also Has Right To Seek Speedy Trial Like Accused : Supreme Court The Supreme Court has held

The Supreme Court has held that a victim of an offence has the locus standi to approach the High Court seeking expeditious disposal of a criminal...

Patna High Court Appoints Special Officer To Verify Husband's Assets Amid Wife's Dispute Over Income, Awards ₹50 Lakh Alimony

Delhi October 10 protests: Petitions mentioned in Supreme Court against closure of 57 metro stations, cancellation of trains

Delhi High Court stays order making Aadhaar biometric attendance mandatory for public prosecutors

Luthra Direct Tax Partner Rubal Bansal Maini goes independent to start RBM Law Chambers

Khaitan & Co advised RR Kabel on acquisition of U M Cables

Trilegal, Khaitan & Co acts on Runwal Enterprises ₹500 crore IPO

Delhi Police to decide in 15 days whether to challenge Brij Bhushan's acquittal in sexual harassment case

P&H High Court terms Punjab's conduct in DA case painful, sends contempt of court matter to roster judge

DSNLU Queer Alliance gets official recognition days after faculty's insensitive remarks

Nation has been driven back: Supreme Court laments its own 1987 judgment on condonation of delay

Supreme Court Justice Sheel Nagu recuses from hearing Punjab's appeal against CBI probe into Chief Minister's OSD

West Bengal SIR: Supreme Court to hear plea to allow excluded voters under appeal to vote for upcoming municipal elections

Delhi High Court refuses urgent hearing in Youth Congress petition for permission to protest at Jantar Mantar against CEC Gyanesh Kumar

MKBAC Series: Can non-service of notice invoking Arbitration preclude the impleadment of Non-Signatory Parties in Arbitration?

Digital arrest scam: Bombay High Court denies bail to accused whose bank account received ₹4 crore

CMRL-Exalogic case: Kerala High Court orders FIR against ex-CM Pinarayi Vijayan based on ED's recommendation

Supreme Court Justice Manoj Misra recuses from hearing case between ISKCON Mumbai and ISKCON Bengaluru

NYAI launches NYAI AI Studio: India’s first Agentic AI Infrastructure Platform for legal and compliance

CAM, TT&A, JSA, Sidley Austin act on AceVector ₹420 crore IPO

HSA Advocates advises Piramal Finance on ₹266 crore financing for Solitaire VTP Group’s residential projects in Pune

How Election Results Could Reshape M&A, AI and Energy Practices

A new Cleary Gottlieb report concludes that a full chamber change could both expedite, and then slow, dealmaking due to the potential for increased antitrust legislation.

US Appeals Court Explores Saudi Arabia's Immunity from 9/11 Civil Lawsuits

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : October 8, 2026

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : October 8, 2026

LiveLaw High Courts Daily Highlights: October 08, 2026