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AIAC Asia ADR Week 2026: Professor Robert G. Volterra’s special lecture on arbitration’s contribution to the international rule of law

Professor Robert G. Volterra is a Partner at Volterra Fietta and Visiting Professor of International Law at University College London. A Canadian barrister and English solicitor-advocate, he specialises in international law and dispute resolution, representing governments and private clients before international courts and tribunals. The post AIAC Asia ADR Week 2026: Professor Robert G. Volterra’s special lecture on arbitration’s contribution...

Call for Participation | Lucknow University Moot Court Association, Faculty of Law, University of Lucknow announces 4th National Article Writing Competition, 2026

Lucknow University Moot Court Association (LUMA), Faculty of Law, University of Lucknow, invites law students, research scholars, academicians and legal professionals to participate in the 4th National Article Writing Competition, 2026, on “Electoral Democracy and Constitutional Governance in India: Contemporary Challenges, Legal Reforms and the Future of Democratic Integrity.” Registration closes on 31 October 2026, and manuscript submission closes on...

Sahara Group Money Laundering Case: Supreme Court grants bail to executive, directs trial court to frame charges within 4 months

Supreme Court granted bail in a Sahara Group money laundering case, taking note of the appellant’s 15-month incarceration and the nascent stage of the trial. The Court also directed the trial court to frame charges within 4 months The post Sahara Group Money Laundering Case: Supreme Court grants bail to executive, directs trial court to frame charges within 4 months...

SAM Secures Interim Relief for Emami Agrotech Against FSSAI Action Before Delhi High Court

Emami challenged these actions taken by FSSAI for not being in accordance with law. The post SAM Secures Interim Relief for Emami Agrotech Against FSSAI Action Before Delhi High Court appeared first on SCC Times.

TNNLU Hosts 2nd Commercial Trial Advocacy Competition, 2026

Tamil Nadu National Law University (TNNLU), Tiruchirappalli, successfully conducted the 2nd TNNLU Commercial Trial Advocacy (Inter-University) Competition, 2026, on 3—4 October 2026, with participation from 17 teams across India. The School of Excellence in Law, Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, Chennai, emerged as the winner, while The National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi, secured the runner-up position. SCC...

Rules may change, but incurred earlier still count: CERC upholds supplementary tariff for emission control systems

The Commission observed that the supplementary tariff on account of the installation of the ECS/FGD system shall be payable by the Respondents to the Petitioner. The post Rules may change, but incurred earlier still count: CERC upholds supplementary tariff for emission control systems appeared first on SCC Times.

Khaitan & Co advises Dilip Buildcon on Transmission Asset Transaction with Alpha Alternatives

The power transmission project, with an estimated total project cost of approximately INR 2,171 crore, is being developed on a build-own-operate-transfer (BOOT) basis under a Transmission Service Agreement dated 30 May 2026 with Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited, with commercial operations targeted around mid-2028. The post Khaitan & Co advises Dilip Buildcon on Transmission Asset Transaction with Alpha Alternatives appeared...

Call for Registrations: 1st FairLex × Sanely Legal National Arbitration Moot Court Competition, 2026

Registrations are now open for the 1st FairLex × Sanely Legal National Arbitration Moot Court Competition, 2026, scheduled to be held from 13 to 15 November 2026 in virtual mode. The post Call for Registrations: 1st FairLex × Sanely Legal National Arbitration Moot Court Competition, 2026 appeared first on SCC Times.

AIAC Asia ADR Week 2026: Experts Call for Early Digital Evidence Verification and Clearer AI Protocols in Arbitration

Day 3 of Asia ADR Week 2026 examined the challenges of AI-generated content, digital evidence and technology, and discussed digital evidence authentication, deepfakes, forensic verification, and AI use in arbitrations. The post AIAC Asia ADR Week 2026: Experts Call for Early Digital Evidence Verification and Clearer AI Protocols in Arbitration appeared first on SCC Times.

IBC appeal limitation: Supreme Court says time runs from NCLAT pronouncement, not collection of certified copy

The Court examined the statutory time-limit for appeals, exclusion of time spent obtaining a certified copy, and the effect of delay in applying for the copy. The post IBC appeal limitation: Supreme Court says time runs from NCLAT pronouncement, not collection of certified copy appeared first on SCC Times.

Pension scheme rules revised; EPS wage ceiling fixed at ₹15,000

Central Government has amended the Employees’ Pension Scheme, 2026, fixing the pensionable wage ceiling at ₹15,000 per month for calculating contributions under the Scheme. The post Pension scheme rules revised; EPS wage ceiling fixed at ₹15,000 appeared first on SCC Times.

AIAC Jubilee Pledge: Eight pillars and a new tagline unveiled at the official launch of Asia ADR Week 2026

Running until 16 October 2026, the AIAC Asia ADR Week 2026 brings together government leaders, members of the judiciary, arbitration practitioners, institutional representatives from across Asia and beyond to discuss the future of alternative dispute resolution, as AIAC approaches its Golden Jubilee in 2028. The post AIAC Jubilee Pledge: Eight pillars and a new tagline unveiled at the official launch...

Those who fight injustice will be remembered: Kapil Sibal | SideBar Tales

In Episode 5 of SideBar Tales, Kapil Sibal reflects on consistency of character, the courage to stand up for what is right, The post Those who fight injustice will be remembered: Kapil Sibal | SideBar Tales appeared first on SCC Times.

Police Custody: No Restriction in BNSS

by Debashish Kar* The post Police Custody: No Restriction in BNSS appeared first on SCC Times.

Trump administration asks justices to determine courts’ ability to vacate federal agency actions

Court unlikely to alter deference to sentencing guidelines commentary

Stephenson Harwood announces CEO change amid Taylor Wessing talks

Banking head James Linforth will replace Eifion Morris at the start of next year

Delhi Executive Magistrate Court Orders Release Of CJP Founder Abhijeet DipkeA Special Executive Magistrate on Saturday ordered release

A Special Executive Magistrate on Saturday ordered release of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke who was put under preventive arrest by the Delhi Police.Dipke was produced before SEM of Mandir Marg police station. He was detained on Friday evening while he was on his way to...

Children Must Be Taught About Safe & Unsafe Touch, Train Teachers To Identify Grooming & Abuse : Supreme Court

Children Must Be Taught About Safe & Unsafe Touch, Train Teachers To Identify Grooming & Abuse : Supreme Court

Actor Imran Khan Moves Bombay High Court Challenging "Leave India" Notice For Participating In Anti-CEC Protests

Actor Imran Khan Moves Bombay High Court Challenging "Leave India" Notice For Participating In Anti-CEC Protests

State Cannot Accept Gift Of Temple Land; Govt Only Custodian, Not Owner Of Temple Properties Under HR&CE Act : Supreme Court

State Cannot Accept Gift Of Temple Land; Govt Only Custodian, Not Owner Of Temple Properties Under HR&CE Act : Supreme Court

UAPA Charges Can't Curtail Right To Travel Abroad In Blanket Manner: Delhi High Court In Natasha Narwal Case

UAPA Charges Can't Curtail Right To Travel Abroad In Blanket Manner: Delhi High Court In Natasha Narwal Case

Mere Participation In Protest Does Not Establish Common Intention To Obstruct Police: Delhi High Court

Delhi High Court Decrees Arjun Kapoor's Personality Rights Suit, Orders Takedown Of Infringing Links

Delhi High Court Stays FSSAI Order Directing Britannia To Remove 'No Added Sugar', 'No Maida' Claims From Biscuit Labels

Kerala High Court Orders Re-Trial In Convict's Appeal After Finding Trial Court Acquitted Him Of Attempt To Rape Despite Victim's Sterling Testimony

Imran Khan moves Bombay High Court against FRRO's ‘Leave India’ notice; flags procedural lapses

NHRC: Who will keep the keeper?

UAPA no blanket bar on foreign travel: Delhi High Court allows riots accused Natasha Narwal to go to UK for PhD

Mini Cooper crash: Kerala court denies bail to accused Suhail Sajeev and 3 others

Another rape, another suo motu cognizance, but what happens after?

PIL in Calcutta High Court seeks double-side printing on A4 paper for pleadings in West Bengal courts

Delhi SEM court grants bail to CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke

Alliance Air pays over ₹16 lakh to 33 passengers after consumer court issues NBW over flight cancellation

Democracy must allow its citizens to question the government: CM DK Shivakumar at NLSIU

Delhi High Court allows Britannia to use ‘no added sugar, no maida, no palm oil’ claim on biscuit packs

Delhi High Court imposes costs of ₹1 on Niva Bupa for misusing IP jurisdiction to sue influencer

Legal education goes beyond criminal and constitutional law: CJI Surya Kant at NLSIU convocation

Abhijit Dipke To Be Produced Before SEM; Neha Bora Released : Live UpdatesCJP founder Abhijit Dipke was put

CJP founder Abhijit Dipke was put under preventive arrest and will be produced before the Special Executive Magistrate Court shortly.AISA leader Neha Bora was released after formal procedures.Both were detained ahead of 'Lehra Do Tiranga' march in Connaught Place.As per Delhi Police, action has been...

BREAKING | Right To Access & Use Internet A Fundamental Right Of Every Individual Including Children : Supreme Court

BREAKING | Right To Access & Use Internet A Fundamental Right Of Every Individual Including Children : Supreme Court

'Disagree Without Denying Dignity, Hear Before Judging' : CJI Surya Kant At NLSIU Convocation

'Disagree Without Denying Dignity, Hear Before Judging' : CJI Surya Kant At NLSIU Convocation

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Plea Challenging Allahabad HC Order Banning Hookah Bars In Restaurants

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Plea Challenging Allahabad HC Order Banning Hookah Bars In Restaurants

HC Registry Must Ordinarily Exclude Intervening Vacation Period When Bench Directs To List After Certain Days : Supreme Court

HC Registry Must Ordinarily Exclude Intervening Vacation Period When Bench Directs To List After Certain Days : Supreme Court

Supreme Court Directs Union To Create National Database On Child Sexual Exploitation & Abuse Materials (CSEAM) For Removal Across Platforms

Supreme Court Directs Union To Create National Database On Child Sexual Exploitation & Abuse Materials (CSEAM) For Removal Across Platforms

Can't Insist Compliance With Impossible Tender Conditions : Supreme Court The Supreme Court has held that rigid adherence

The Supreme Court has held that rigid adherence to the literal terms of a document cannot be insisted upon when compliance is clearly impossible,...

Mere Proximity In Time & Sameness Of Accused Can't Justify Joint Trial When Places Of Occurrence & Victims

The Supreme Court has held that the mere fact that two alleged incidents occurred in close proximity in time and involved the same set of accused...

Supreme Court Quarterly Digest 2026 - Administrative, Labour & Service Laws [July - September 2026]

Arbitration Clause Does Not Bar Criminal Case : Supreme Court

Universities Cannot Reject Associate Professor Aspirants Solely Over Lower Pay During Contractual Service: AP High Court

High Court Denies Bail To Accountant Accused Of Embezzling ₹4 Crore From Donations To A Religious Institution In Varanasi

Police Can Contact Adult Woman Reported To Be Missing, But Can't Compel Her To Return Home : Kerala High Court

Delhi High Court quashes SFIO probe into Educomp Solutions

Only ground for transfer of matrimonial case to a different court is convenience of weaker party: Gujarat High Court

State can't take ownership of temple properties through gift deed: Supreme Court

Children too have fundamental right to access internet; can't deny it citing online harm: Supreme Court

Gujarat High Court rejects State's plea to take back land allotted to Reliance Industries 33 years ago

Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar inaugurates new auditorium, student centre at NLSIU

Delhi court issues bailable warrant to YouTuber Dhruv Rathee in 2018 defamation case

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, Khaitan & Co advise the University of Western Australia on setting up a campus in India

Khaitan & Co, JSA act on Boldfit ₹400 crore Series B fundraise

Trilegal advises DailyObjects on ₹332 crore Series C fundraise

Delhi High Court rejects review of Chandigarh DRT officer's suspension

Punjab & Haryana High Court grants relief to teacher suspended for not joining SIR duty after wife's death

Transgender woman can't invoke Section 69 BNS in false promise of marriage case: Allahabad High Court

Madras High Court directs CCTV installation in all TASMAC liquor shops

Cornell Assault Lawsuit Sparks Free Speech Fight Over Lawyers' Public Comments

A defendant is seeking court-imposed restrictions on statements about the closely watched case, drawing an unconstitutional prior-restraint objection from Jane Doe's attorney and qualified support from Cornell University.

After Scrutiny Over 'Attorney' Credentials, Katie Zacharia Out as Press Secretary

Netflix Class Action Shows Child Safety Claims Spreading Beyond Social Media

Judge Refuses to Let Gemini, CFTC Abandon $5M Biden-Era Settlement

Kristen Hawkins Challenges Kyle Hawkins in Election for Texas Supreme Court

Recent FTC Actions Show Robinson-Patman Act Alive and Well

'Radical Rewrite': Solicitor General Asks Supreme Court to Upend Legal Challenges to Rules

NJ Deputy AG Arrested in Pa. on Charges of Using AI to Create, Distribute Child Sexual Abuse Material