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Challengers ask court to pause agreement between Texas and the DOJ on deportation proceedings

The Second Amendment and AR-15s: an unexplained betrayal of originalism?

The Tribal Supreme Court Project

The immigration term

AIBE-XXII syllabus: BCI announces subject-wise weightage

AIBE-XXII syllabus is out, prescribing 100 questions across 19 legal subjects, with Constitutional Law, CPC and Criminal Procedure carrying the highest weightage. The post AIBE-XXII syllabus: BCI announces subject-wise weightage appeared first on SCC Times.

SCOTUS considers new take on old law

Plus, a political ad rate decision on the interim docket.

Khaitan & Co. advises on Dilip Buildcon’s proposed divestment of 49% stake in 1,363 MW solar portfolio

Khaitan & Co. advised on Dilip Buildcon Limited’s proposed divestment of a 49% equity stake in ten special purpose vehicles to Alpha Alternatives Fund Advisors LLP, involving a 1,363 MW (AC) solar portfolio across Madhya Pradesh, with an estimated enterprise value of ₹6,829 crore. The post Khaitan & Co. advises on Dilip Buildcon’s proposed divestment of 49% stake in 1,363...

Centre issues Digital Personal Data Protection (Removal of Difficulties) Order, 2026 to clarify consent and audit provisions

Centre has issued a removal-of-difficulties order under the DPDP Act, 2023, clarifying consent requirements for persons with disabilities and specifying that periodic audits by Significant Data Fiduciaries are “data audits”. The post Centre issues Digital Personal Data Protection (Removal of Difficulties) Order, 2026 to clarify consent and audit provisions appeared first on SCC Times.

NLU Assam’s Lex Terra invites submissions for Issue 49; Deadline November 14, 2026

Centre for Environmental Law, Advocacy & Research at National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam, invites submissions for Issue 49 onwards of Lex Terra (ISSN: 2455-0965), its quarterly online publication. The post NLU Assam’s Lex Terra invites submissions for Issue 49; Deadline November 14, 2026 appeared first on SCC Times.

Safe Human Future Conference 2026 to bring together Government, Industry and Academia to advance responsible AI

The second edition will focus on AI governance, data privacy, regulatory frameworks and practical approaches to building trustworthy AI systems. Conference to bring together participants from MeitY, the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser, UN Global Compact, IDBI Bank, IIM Bangalore and leading technology and legal organisations The post Safe Human Future Conference 2026 to bring together Government, Industry and...

Khaitan & Co advises Autodesk on acquisition of technology assets and intellectual property from BIMDeX

Khaitan & Co advised Autodesk Inc. on the Indian law aspects of its acquisition of select technology assets and intellectual property from BIMDeX, along with the hiring of a subset of BIMDeX’s team in India. Morrison Foerster acted as lead counsel for the transaction. The post Khaitan & Co advises Autodesk on acquisition of technology assets and intellectual property from...

In a letter to CJI, Bar Council of Delhi condemns unsubstantiated personal attacks on Judges, urges Bar members and citizens to uphold judicial dignity

The Bar Council of Delhi stated that uncorroborated and sensational allegations made without concrete evidence can create unjustified prejudice, hinder the regular functioning of the justice delivery system and lower the dignity of courts in the eyes of the public. The post In a letter to CJI, Bar Council of Delhi condemns unsubstantiated personal attacks on Judges, urges Bar members...

Call for Participation | Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), Patna announce 1st CLE National Article Writing Competition, 2026 in collaboration with Chandhiok & Mahajan Advocates and Solicitors and Axiom5 Law...

The Centre for Law and Economics, CNLU Patna, invites submissions for its 1st National Article Writing Competition 2026 on “Competition Law in a Changing Market Order”, with prizes worth ₹45,000 and internship opportunities. The post Call for Participation | Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), Patna announce 1st CLE National Article Writing Competition, 2026 in collaboration with Chandhiok & Mahajan Advocates...

Malaysia’s changing energy landscape: Experts discuss rising data centre demand, energy transition, & contractual risk allocation at AIAC Asia ADR Week 2026

In a panel discussion at the AIAC Asia ADR Week 2026 on the topic “The Changing Energy Landscape”, the panellists examined the evolution of electricity demand in Peninsular Malaysia, the challenges of maintaining capacity adequacy and grid readiness, the future generation mix, and the implications of gas procurement reforms. The post Malaysia’s changing energy landscape: Experts discuss rising data centre...

Can a Look Out Circular be used to recover a loan? Delhi High Court explains the limits under Article 21

Reinforcing Article 21 safeguards, the Court held that Look Out Circulars (LOCs) cannot be used as routine debt-recovery tools and restrictions on foreign travel must be justified by a lawful basis and credible material. The post Can a Look Out Circular be used to recover a loan? Delhi High Court explains the limits under Article 21 appeared first on SCC...

CAM acts as counsel for Adani Power Ltd. on 770 MW Chamkharchhu-I Hydroelectric JV with Druk Green Power Corporation Ltd. in Bhutan

The Project marks the second major hydropower collaboration between APL and DGPC, following the 570 MW Wangchhu Hydroelectric Project, and forms part of the broader 5,000 MW hydropower development Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Adani Group and DGPC. The post CAM acts as counsel for Adani Power Ltd. on 770 MW Chamkharchhu-I Hydroelectric JV with Druk Green Power Corporation...

SCWLA condemns attempts to undermine Supreme Court’s dignity, reaffirms support for CJI’s Office

SCWLA reaffirms commitment to Constitution, judicial independence; opposes attempts to undermine dignity of Supreme Court and CJI’s office The post SCWLA condemns attempts to undermine Supreme Court’s dignity, reaffirms support for CJI’s Office appeared first on SCC Times.

EPFO extends September 2026 ECR filing and PF contribution deadline to 31 October

EPFO has extended the due date for filing the Electronic Challan-cum-Return (ECR) and remittance of statutory provident fund contributions for the wage month of September 2026 from 15 October 2026 to 31 October 2026. The post EPFO extends September 2026 ECR filing and PF contribution deadline to 31 October appeared first on SCC Times.

When power projects go wrong: Asia ADR Week 2026 panel discusses early dispute prevention, contractual clarity and reliable evidence power projects

Deliberations during Session 2 of Day 2 of Asia ADR Week 2026 explored how power project disputes can be prevented and managed, highlighting the importance of early communication, contractual clarity, reliable documentation and effective dispute resolution mechanisms. The post When power projects go wrong: Asia ADR Week 2026 panel discusses early dispute prevention, contractual clarity and reliable evidence power projects...

The Architecture of Consent: Rethinking the Consent Manager Under the DPDP Act Against the Backdrop of Phase Two Implementation

by Rohini Jadhao* The post The Architecture of Consent: Rethinking the Consent Manager Under the DPDP Act Against the Backdrop of Phase Two Implementation appeared first on SCC Times.

“Apology is not a weapon of defence”: Bombay High Court holds two lawyers who threated a Judge guilty of criminal contempt

The lawyers were fined ₹2,000 and directed to pay ₹50,000 costs each, with a Bar Council referral for action. The post “Apology is not a weapon of defence”: Bombay High Court holds two lawyers who threated a Judge guilty of criminal contempt appeared first on SCC Times.

Justices grant Trump administration’s request to pause lower court ruling in political ad rate dispute

Freshfields partners consider spinning out legaltech unit worth ‘billions’

Senior partners discussed carving out Freshfields Lab and bringing in external investors in email exchange leaked to the Financial Times

Law Firm Disrupted: Why Some Big Law Leaders Outlast Corporate CEOs by Years

Law.com chatted with several Am Law 200 leaders, who are either winding down or have ended their tenures after at least a dozen years, to discuss the benefits of playing the long game.

California Sues to Keep ICE Out of State Courthouses

As Enforcement Eases, Legal Chiefs Face a New Risk: Cutting Compliance Too Deep

New Mass Tort Program Formed in Philadelphia Focuses on Antiepileptic Drug

Hanson Bridgett Hires Director of Attorney Recruiting from Seyfarth

Hacked: Cybersecurity Breach Disrupts Federal Court Operations

DOJ Warns ABA of 'Monopoly' Over Part-Time Faculty Restrictions

Freshfields partners consider spinning out legal tech unit worth 'billions'

Senior partners discussed carving out Freshfields Lab and bringing in external investors in email exchange leaked to the Financial Times

Comtech lines up former Nexxen CLO as next legal chief

Amy Rothstein-Hovey, who initially joins as GC, will succeed Don Walther in CLO role

Solicitors Regulation Authority taps Professional Standards Authority for next chair

Caroline Corby will replace Anna Bradley in November amid drive to restore confidence in the regulator

Legora and US contract management firm Sirion agree to enter strategic partnership

Collaboration designed to close the gap between legal research and contract management for in-house teams

£60M in Legal Fees for Paul Weiss and Clifford Chance Puts easyJet Buyout in a League of Its Own

The legal fees on £5.7 billion ($7.6 billion) easyJet deal outstrips those disclosed in several of the U.K.’s biggest and most recent private equity-backed takeovers.

Could This Pa. Suit Challenging Mandatory School Tech Be a Template for Nationwide Litigation?

White & Case Ushers in Largest Partner Class in 5 Years, Emphasizing US Growth

US Judge Orders Plaintiffs' Lawyer to Disclose 'Financial Interests' in Paraquat Lawsuits

Employment Outcome Disparities Persist Among for 2025 Law Grads, Particularly in Lawyer Roles

Law Firms Have a Cybersecurity Problem. It's Not the One They Think.

What No One Is Talking About in Connecticut’s Prompt Injection Ruling

Lineal Acquires E-Discovery, Forensics Company Forentec

'One Petitioner Has To Explain His Conduct': Supreme Court Issues Notice On INDIA Bloc Leaders' Petition Against ECI

Notice was also issued on plea by AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi challenging the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.

Delhi Protests: Supreme Court Directs Police To Produce Prohibitory Orders Under S. 163 BNSS, Preserve CCTV Footage

Delhi Protests: Supreme Court Directs Police To Produce Prohibitory Orders Under S. 163 BNSS, Preserve CCTV Footage

Supreme Court Flags AI-Generated Fake Judgments In Compilation Filed By Party

Supreme Court Flags AI-Generated Fake Judgments In Compilation Filed By Party

SCBA Files Contempt Petition Against Journalist Nikhil Wagle & MP Sanjay Raut For Comments Against CJI Surya Kant

SCBA Files Contempt Petition Against Journalist Nikhil Wagle & MP Sanjay Raut For Comments Against CJI Surya Kant

RBI Was Mere Bystander When YES Bank Carried Out Business Clandestinely : Supreme Court

RBI Was Mere Bystander When YES Bank Carried Out Business Clandestinely : Supreme Court

Supreme Court Sets Aside Orders Rejecting Waqf Trust's Objection To Execution Of Property Decree, Orders Fresh Inquiry

Drug Licence Can't Be Suspended Along With Show Cause Notice: Karnataka High Court

Calcutta High Court Sets Aside Appointment Of Govt College Principal, Says State Cannot Create 'Eminent Artist' Criteria Outside UGC Norms

'Scant Respect For Individual Liberty': Delhi High Court Slams 'Botched Up' Police Probe In Murder Case, Grants Bail

Firecracker ban on streets applies to all festivals throughout year: Bombay High Court

Different ideologies welcome in democracy: Calcutta High Court allows CPI(M) to erect book stall near its office

AG grants consent to SCBA's contempt of court case against Nikhil Wagle, Sanjay Raut over remarks on CJI Kant

Bombay High Court orders Bar Council to take action against advocate who flouted court orders

Supreme Court raps RBI; says it stood as a bystander while YES Bank operated clandestinely

Delhi High Court refuses to reject suits by Taj Mahal and The Connaught hotels against NDMC's ₹46 crore licence fee

Supreme Court laments lawyer blaming client for AI-generated fake judgments

Delhi protests and SIR: What the Supreme Court did today

Turning off light, lying on woman and pressing her mouth not attempt to rape: Patna High Court

Margins to Access Project invites applications for Catalyst for Change Fellowship 2027- 2029

CADRE ODR appoints Jonathan Rodrigues as Head of Mediation Services

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas acts on Adani Power - Druk Green Power JV for 770 MW Hydroelectric project in Bhutan

Kanga & Co acts on Bandhan TMX ₹280 crore+ proposed IPO

Kochhar & Co advises Samit Enterprises on follow-on investment in Australia-based SensOre

Law Society to co-launch Solicitor Wellbeing Alliance, outgoing president announces

Society teams up with LawCare, the Solicitors’ Charity and the Mindful Business Charter to launch alliance

Global fraud and asset tracing law guide launches as AI and cryptoassets reshape recovery challenges

Latest Global Legal Post guide examines cross-border asset recovery and enforcement, edited by McDermott Will & Schulte's Jessica Lee and WongPartnership's Wendy Lin

US employment law software platform SixFifty launches agentic HR compliance tool

Ex-Wilson Sonsini subsidiary creates AI-powered HR specialist to help businesses comply with US employment laws

Law Society of England and Wales appoints Brett Dixon as next president

Dixon succeeds Mark Evans as the Law Society’s 182nd president

BREAKING | Converts To Non-Hindu Religions Can't Claim Backward Class Quota Solely Based On Pre-Conversion Status : Supreme Court

BREAKING | Converts To Non-Hindu Religions Can't Claim Backward Class Quota Solely Based On Pre-Conversion Status : Supreme Court

Supreme Court Criticises Allahabad High Court For Casually Granting Probation To Convicts In Brutal Attack Case

Supreme Court Criticises Allahabad High Court For Casually Granting Probation To Convicts In Brutal Attack Case

Supreme Court Quashes Rajasthan High Court's Disciplinary Proceedings Against Judge Over Bail Order

Supreme Court Quashes Rajasthan High Court's Disciplinary Proceedings Against Judge Over Bail Order

Delhi Protests: SG Tushar Mehta Objects To 'Misleading' Reports On Govt Apology In Supreme Court

Delhi Protests: SG Tushar Mehta Objects To 'Misleading' Reports On Govt Apology In Supreme Court

Auction Can't Be Cancelled Merely Because Fresh Bids Are Lower Than Earlier Offers : Supreme Court

Students' Fees Cannot Be Hiked Midway Through Professional Courses Except In Exceptional Circumstances: Supreme Court

Ambiguity In Recruitment Criteria To Be Construed In Candidate's Favour: Supreme Court

State Must Be Made Party If Relief Is Sought Against Public Exchequer; Impleading Officer Or Dept Not Enough : Supreme Court

Should Intra-Court Appeals Be Denied Just Because Writ Petition Dealt With Criminal Issue? Supreme Court Refers To Larger Bench

Kerala High Court Directs State To Appoint Special Public Prosecutors Exclusively For POCSO Cases Within Six Weeks

Women Can Be Charged With Gang Rape Even If They Don't Physically Commit Rape: Delhi High Court

Calcutta High Court Reduces Bangladeshi Woman's Sentence For Illegal Entry To Period Already Served, Orders Repatriation

Madras High Court Quashes FIR Against TVK MLA ECR Saravanan Over 'Unauthorised' Hoardings, Says No Public Structure Destroyed

Will take all possible measures to control CJP protest on October 16: Delhi Police to Delhi High Court

Jammu and Kashmir High Court bans fuel-powered shikara motorboats, jet skis in Dal Lake to curb pollution

IP ownership in GCCs: Drafting, assignments, transfer pricing considerations and protection strategy

J&K High Court's Ladakh bench to be inaugurated soon; will hear cases from October 21

Delhi High Court stops FSSAI from acting against Emami for using "Healthy & Tasty" mark for edible oils

Supreme Court hears Rahul Gandhi petition against SIR and Delhi protest cases: LIVE UPDATES

Vijay Mallya's "flamboyant lifestyle" coming in the way of settling bank claims: Karnataka High Court

Madras High Court permits villagers to protest inside crematorium against air pollution by rice mill

Delhi High Court denies anticipatory bail to builder Nayan Raheja in money laundering case

Mini Cooper car crash could have been averted: Kerala HC grills State for poor action against speeding vehicles

Delhi protests: Supreme Court moots panel to probe sexual violence complaints by women journalists

Supreme Court upholds quashing of Yes Bank's ₹8,415 crore AT1 bond write-off

Don't give Muslims a bad name by citing them as ground to disallow RSS route marches: Madras High Court

Supreme Court grants relief to journalist booked in SC/ST case after she accused cop of sexual harassment

Actor Imran Khan to move Bombay High Court against notice to leave India after protests against CEC

Delhi Protests: Supreme Court issues notice to Centre on pleas against police clampdown; orders preservation of videos

Was our order relied upon to de-notify Jantar Mantar as protest site? Supreme Court seeks Centre's response

Supreme Court issues notice to Congress, Rahul Gandhi on plea against march to Court, X post against CJI

Dr Surat Singh & Partners LLP is looking to hire Senior Legal Associates in Delhi

Supreme Court to hear Waqf amendment case on November 4 after petitioners flag change in status of properties

Supreme Court Hearing On Delhi CEC Protest Crackdown [Live Updates]The Supreme Court will hear petitions today related to

The Supreme Court will hear petitions today related to the crackdown on the Delhi protests against the Chief Election Commissioner.A bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi will hear the matters.The petitions raise issues of mass detentions, alleged police brutalities, arbitrary closure...

Rahul Gandhi & Others v Election Commission of India : Live Updates From Supreme Court

Rahul Gandhi & Others v Election Commission of India : Live Updates From Supreme Court

'Only Cellular Internet Suspended For A Day, Measure Found Proportionate': Union Home Secy To Supreme Court In Delhi Protest Matter

'Only Cellular Internet Suspended For A Day, Measure Found Proportionate': Union Home Secy To Supreme Court In Delhi Protest Matter

LiveLaw Breaking News Alerts:15 October 2026

LiveLaw Breaking News Alerts:15 October 2026

Supreme Court To Hear Pleas On Delhi Protest Crackdown, Rahul Gandhi's Plea Against ECI's SIR Today

Supreme Court To Hear Pleas On Delhi Protest Crackdown, Rahul Gandhi's Plea Against ECI's SIR Today

Kerala High Court Rejects Former CM Pinarayi Vijayan's Plea To Challenge Vigilance FIR Direction In CMRL-Exalogic Case

Fees for entire professional course must be notified before admission: Supreme Court

Knowingly hiding facts from courts: SEBI slams Rajesh Exports in order confirming ban from markets

Bark, bite or let sleeping dogs lie?