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Malaysia strengthens its position as a trusted jurisdiction for dispute resolution as AIAC Asia ADR Week 2026 opens

The official opening brought together senior Government leaders, policymakers, members of the judiciary, legal practitioners, international experts, business representatives and industry stakeholders, reflecting the growing importance of effective dispute resolution in an increasingly interconnected global economy. The post Malaysia strengthens its position as a trusted jurisdiction for dispute resolution as AIAC Asia ADR Week 2026 opens appeared first on SCC...

Witnessing a reorientation of the First and Second Amendments on the Roberts court

Justices grant three cases

Plus, key takeaways from the Interim Relief Docket Stat Pack for the 2025-26 term.

How ADR supports Malaysia’s evolving energy landscape: AIAC and LHAG masterclass at Asia ADR Week 2026

Asia ADR Week 2026 opened Day 2 with discussions on Malaysia’s evolving energy landscape, as AIAC CEO Danesh Chandran and LHAG Partner Crystal Wong Wai Chin highlighted the role of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), international arbitration and dispute prevention in supporting energy projects, investor confidence and Malaysia’s position as a regional dispute resolution hub. The post How ADR supports Malaysia’s...

Rights groups condemn Türkiye’s abuse of legal framework to expand internet censorship

Human Rights Watch (HRW) joined eighteen other human rights organizations on Monday in condemning the Turkish government for escalating internet censorship, stating that the measures were a violation of the right to freedom of expression. In September 2026, İFÖD, Türkiye’s Freedom of Expression Association, reported that 1,270 accounts on X were geo-blocked in Türkiye. X complied […] The post Rights...

School of Agricultural Law and Economics, RGNUL to host 5-Day Faculty Development Programme on “Law and Economics”

The programme is open to students, faculty members, research scholars, and other interested participants. However, members of SALE are not eligible to register. The post School of Agricultural Law and Economics, RGNUL to host 5-Day Faculty Development Programme on “Law and Economics” appeared first on SCC Times.

President appoints Dharmalingam Lingeswaran, Balathandayutham Karthikeyan as Additional Judges of Madras High Court

The President has appointed Dharmalingam Lingeswaran and Balathandayutham Karthikeyan as Additional Judges of the Madras High Court for two years under Article 224(1) of the Constitution. The post President appoints Dharmalingam Lingeswaran, Balathandayutham Karthikeyan as Additional Judges of Madras High Court appeared first on SCC Times.

Khaitan & Co. advises Inox Clean Energy on proposed ₹10,000 crore IPO

Khaitan & Co advised Inox Clean Energy Limited and its promoter selling shareholder, Devansh Jain, in connection with the filing of the Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) for its proposed ₹10,000 crore initial public offering, comprising a fresh issue of up to ₹8,000 crore and an offer for sale of up to ₹2,000 crore. The post Khaitan & Co. advises...

Can public servants facing corruption trials be reinstated into active service after bail? Punjab & Haryana HC seeks Haryana Chief Secretary’s response

Punjab and Haryana High Court granted interim bail to a police Sub-Inspector in a Prevention of Corruption Act case and directed the Haryana Chief Secretary to explain the rules governing the reinstatement of public servants facing corruption trials, including safeguards against witness tampering and evidence manipulation. The post Can public servants facing corruption trials be reinstated into active service after...

GITAM School of Law hosts 7th Dr. M.V.V.S. Murthi Moot Court Competition

Symbiosis Law School, Pune, wins the national-level competition, with NLIU Bhopal named runner-up among 33 teams from across India The post GITAM School of Law hosts 7th Dr. M.V.V.S. Murthi Moot Court Competition appeared first on SCC Times.

Mere sale of garments bearing religious images does not attract Section 295-A IPC absent deliberate and malicious intent; Gujarat HC quashes FIR against Surat textile businessman

The Court held that Section 295-A, Penal Code, 1860, is attracted only when an insult to religion or religious beliefs is perpetrated with the deliberate and malicious intention of outraging the religious feelings of a class of citizens. The post Mere sale of garments bearing religious images does not attract Section 295-A IPC absent deliberate and malicious intent; Gujarat HC...

Khaitan & Co advises Anarock Property Consultants Ltd. on proposed ₹1,000 crore IPO

Khaitan & Co advised Anarock Property Consultants Limited on filing the Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) for its proposed initial public offering of up to ₹1,000 crore. The firm's team also advised on shareholder agreement-related aspects of the transaction. The post Khaitan & Co advises Anarock Property Consultants Ltd. on proposed ₹1,000 crore IPO appeared first on SCC Times.

Can a film be protected from piracy before its release? Delhi HC on “Drishyam: The Conclusion”

The Court held that nature of the injury, which the plaintiff may likely to suffer, might not be remedied in terms of money. The post Can a film be protected from piracy before its release? Delhi HC on “Drishyam: The Conclusion” appeared first on SCC Times.

FIFA’s failure to implement human rights commitments at 2026 Men’s World Cup left communities exposed, rights groups say

The Sport & Rights Alliance (SRA) and Football Supporters Europe (FSE) published a joint report Tuesday documenting the failure of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) to implement its own human rights policies at the 2026 Men’s World Cup. Frank Conde Tangberg, policy advisor at Amnesty International, commented on the contrast between how the […] The post FIFA’s failure...

Mayor Mamdani orders first comprehensive NYPD use-of-force review in a decade

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Monday directed the New York Police Department to conduct a comprehensive review of its use-of-force policies and practices for the first time in a decade. He announced a package of reforms aimed at strengthening civilian oversight, including new procedures to prevent officers from retiring before facing disciplinary proceedings. […] The post Mayor Mamdani...

Clare Locke, Schillings launch intelligence and investigations joint venture

US-based CLS Vision will be fronted by former CIA leader Fred Glazier and intelligence expert Allison Everhardt

Ropes, Weil, Paul Weiss guide Galderma’s $1.5bn ZO Skin Health acquisition

Ropes acts for Swiss skincare conglomerate in deal that will increase its exposure to US market, with Weil and Paul Weiss representing ZO and its owner Blackstone

How Law Firms Are Strategizing for Consumption-Based AI Pricing

With legal tech companies potentially switching from seat-based to consumption-based pricing, firms are beginning to think about how to keep the cost of AI down.

Former CEO Claims UnitedLex Blamed Him for Grocery Store Assault, Damaging Reputation

After 4 Years in Temporary Space, O'Melveny Settles Into New Houston Office

'Blanket Secrecy’ or Confidentiality? NY Court Probes Parole Board's Victim-Statement Rule

Supreme Court Says Fourth Circuit Exceeded Authority With 48-Hour Deadline for FCC

Judge Diamond Denies Recusal, Doubles Down on Investigation Referral of Krasner

1 in 5 Lawyers Rate Their Mental Health as 'Fair' or 'Poor,' Illinois Study Finds

With Statute of Limitations Passed, Miami Lawyer Secures $2M Verdict

Supreme Court Asks MEA To Issue Public Notice Inviting Compensation Claims From Families Of Indians Killed In Russia-Ukraine

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to issue a public notice inviting compensation claims from families of Indian nationals who died while fighting in the Russia-Ukraine war as part of the Russian armed forces, noting that only six families had sought...

Supreme Court Must Revisit Verdict Upholding SIR: Justice Abhay Oka

Supreme Court Must Revisit Verdict Upholding SIR: Justice Abhay Oka

LiveLaw High Courts Daily Highlights: October 14, 2026

The long wait: What 24 Supreme Court references reveal about judicial delay

Delhi court issues fresh summons to YouTuber Dhruv Rathee in 2018 defamation case

Delhi High Court rules it can execute commercial decrees below ₹2 crore if original suit was within its jurisdiction

Only 45 stations closed, no complete metro ban: DMRC to Supreme Court; Chairperson tenders apology

NCLAT stays insolvency proceedings against Polycab India over ₹2.78 crore debt

Indian Youth Congress head moves Delhi High Court against Jantar Mantar's de-notification as protest venue

Personality Rights vs Freedom of Expression - Finding a balance

Lawyer moves Supreme Court challenging de-notification of Jantar Mantar as protest site

You ate his ear off, how do we replace it? Supreme Court to man seeking bail in assault case

Satyaki Savarkar alleges Rahul Gandhi’s cross-examination amounting to surveillance, prolonging trial

J&K High Court stays CAT Jammu order imposing ₹10,000 costs on senior advocate

Won't accept lame excuses, produce it: Supreme Court slams ECI for claiming it lost 2023 Karnataka vote-counting video

State tells Calcutta High Court Mahua Moitra given "X" category security; TMC MP disputes claim

J&K High Court says doctors hesitant to perform abortions without court order, aggrieved mothers left at God's mercy

Adani Green Energy moves Karnataka High Court against 1% property tax on solar power plants

“They don't take this seriously?” Supreme Court on Centre's failure to respond to plea for strict age checks at liquor outlets

What is your fear? Madras High Court questions State over refusal to permit RSS marches

Calcutta High Court denies bail to ex-minister Sujit Bose in money laundering case

See the pathetic condition: Supreme Court on Chhattisgarh HC for failing to understand basic criminal law

NLSIU team wins Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot 2026

“No Understanding Of Law”: Supreme Court Slams Chhattisgarh HC For Slipshod Handling Of Murder AppealThe Supreme Court today

The Supreme Court today (October 14) came down heavily on the Chhattisgarh High Court and observed that it has no understanding of the difference between Section 304 Part I (culpable homicide not amounting to murder with guilty intention) and Section 304 Part II (culpable homicide not amounting to...

Supreme Court Deletes Direction Requiring Trial Courts To Seek Mitigating, Aggravating Factors In All Cases Where Death Penalty Can Be Imposed

Supreme Court Deletes Direction Requiring Trial Courts To Seek Mitigating, Aggravating Factors In All Cases Where Death Penalty Can Be Imposed

Supreme Court Suggests Common Election Date For SCBA, Delhi HC And District Bar Associations In Delhi

Supreme Court Suggests Common Election Date For SCBA, Delhi HC And District Bar Associations In Delhi

S. 62 IBC | Limitation For Filing Appeal Runs From NCLAT Order Pronouncement, Not Receipt Of Certified Copy : Supreme Court

S. 62 IBC | Limitation For Filing Appeal Runs From NCLAT Order Pronouncement, Not Receipt Of Certified Copy : Supreme Court

PMLA | ED's Delay In Forwarding Arrest Order To Adjudicating Authority Doesn't Automatically Vitiate Arrest : Supreme Court

PMLA | ED's Delay In Forwarding Arrest Order To Adjudicating Authority Doesn't Automatically Vitiate Arrest : Supreme Court

Plea In Supreme Court Challenges De-Notification Of Jantar Mantar As Protest Site

Plea In Supreme Court Challenges De-Notification Of Jantar Mantar As Protest Site

School Discharge Certificate Prevails Over Medical Opinion In Determining Candidate's Age: J&K&L High Court

Limited Grounds For Judicial Review, 20-Year Delay: High Court Rejects Challenge To Ambedkar Nagar Constituency Delimitation

Erskine Chambers adds insolvency law KC from Twenty Essex

Blair Leahy KC brings a practice spanning company law, restructuring, insolvency, fraud and offshore litigation

Fladgate launches aviation finance practice with two Clyde & Co hires

Nick Harding and Kirstin MacDougall join firm as partners

US Patent and Trademark Office hires former DOJ lawyer as general counsel

John Duffy replaces acting GC David Shewchuk in the role

Legora says platform use has tripled among UK law firms and in-house teams since January

Swedish legaltech giant reports that in-house legal teams are its fastest-growing UK user group

A $1.5 Billion Warning: What 'Bartz’ Means for AI Companies

The ‘Bartz v. Anthropic’ settlement shows AI companies may still face major copyright liability for unlawfully obtained training materials, even when AI model training itself may qualify as fair use.

State Bar Drafts Plans for a Remote, California-Specific Bar Exam

Jury Fight in Buffalo Shooting Case Revives Debate Over Venue of High-Profile Federal Cases

'Not an Easy Decision': Georgia Judge to Leave Bench

Redefining Career Development in Legal Departments

SerpApi GC on Fighting Two Tech Giants and Keeping the Business Moving

Georgia Courts See Surge in Wage, Hour Claims Against FedEx

'Govt Seeing Citizens As Enemies': Madras High Court Questions State Police For Denying RSS Route March PermissionThis government

This government is against any procession, Court orally said.

NEET-UG 2026: Supreme Court Allows Urgent Listing Of OMR Sheet Challenge Ahead Of NTA's Deadline To Destroy Exam Records

NEET-UG 2026: Supreme Court Allows Urgent Listing Of OMR Sheet Challenge Ahead Of NTA's Deadline To Destroy Exam Records

Delhi SIR: Supreme Court Advances Hearing After Plea Flags Deleted Voters Being Asked To Fill Form 6

Delhi SIR: Supreme Court Advances Hearing After Plea Flags Deleted Voters Being Asked To Fill Form 6

AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi Moves Supreme Court Challenging SIR Of Electoral Rolls

AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi Moves Supreme Court Challenging SIR Of Electoral Rolls

LiveLaw Breaking News Alerts:14 October 2026

LiveLaw Breaking News Alerts:14 October 2026

Delhi Court Remands CJP Leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka To Five Days Judicial Custody For 'Trespassing' At Jantar Mantar

Delhi Court Remands CJP Leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka To Five Days Judicial Custody For 'Trespassing' At Jantar Mantar

Teachers Can't Face Criminal Action For Trivial Corrective Measures To Maintain Classroom Discipline: Kerala High Court

Property acquired by Catholic priests after joining religious order belongs to society, not legal heirs: Madras High Court

SCBA issues show cause notice to Balraj Malik over face-off with President Pradeep Rai

Add photos, videos of illegal modifications while uploading accident vehicle reports: Kerala High Court

Why digital evidence is becoming critical in modern criminal investigations

Bombay High Court refuses interim injunction against JioStar over 'Queen Forever' movie

NMC founder BR Shetty files $15 billion suit in Bombay High Court against Bank of Baroda

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi moves Supreme Court challenging Special Intensive Revision

Former JSA Partner Rachana Rautray launches Chambers of Rachana Rautray

Khaitan & Co, Dentons Link Legal, Hogan Lovells Cadwalader act on INOX Green Energy ₹300 crore QIP

Vidhigya Associates acts on Nityas Gems & Jewellery ₹108 crore IPO

Resolüt Partners advises Linjemontage on Indian law aspects of its kr 710 million Nasdaq Stockholm IPO

Khaitan & Co, Trilegal act on Inox Clean Energy ₹10,000 crore proposed IPO

Delhi protests, assaults and detentions: The 18 petitions filed before Supreme Court

Jammu and Kashmir High Court makes AIBE mandatory for advocates enrolled since 2009-10

Delhi court sends CJP's Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka to judicial custody for 5 days

Homemaker’s household services cannot be ignored in accident compensation merely because she is over 70: Delhi High Court

SIR: Karnataka High Court stays probe against BJP's Ravi Patil booked for attempt to delete Muslim voters

Kerala lawyers hold symbolic impeachment of CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Midterms are Coming—Stop Anticipating, Start Preparing

Law firms should prepare for midterm-related uncertainty by building clear, flexible communication systems—not trying to predict every political outcome. They should define who makes decisions and speaks publicly, align responses with firm values, and regularly practice crisis scenarios. The goal is to respond quickly and thoughtfully as events unfold.

Supreme Court Brushes Off Concerns Over Deference to Sentencing Commentary

Uber Clears Standing Hurdle in RICO Suit Against Simon & Simon, Medical Providers

Former Big Law Chiefs Find Second Act as Consultants to the Industry

Delhi SIR : Plea In Supreme Court Challenges ECI Directive That Deleted Voters Must File Form 6 For

A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the Election Commission of India's procedure in the Delhi Special Intensive Revision requiring voters, whose names have been deleted pursuant to the SIR exercise, to fill Form 6 to seek re-inclusion of their names on the voter list.An...

LiveLaw High Courts Daily Highlights: October 13, 2026