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The Supreme Court’s next major case on the free exercise of religion

Delhi High Court grants injunction to Mankind against ‘ACNE SCAR’ mark for infringing ‘ACNESTAR’ trade mark

Delhi High Court restrained the use of ACNE SCAR, ACNE+SCAR and ACNESCAR, holding them prima facie deceptively similar to Mankind’s registered ACNESTAR trademark, and directed the recall of existing stock within two months The post Delhi High Court grants injunction to Mankind against ‘ACNE SCAR’ mark for infringing ‘ACNESTAR’ trade mark appeared first on SCC Times.

Justices grant two significant cases

Can a third party take back goods from a company in CIRP? NCLT dismisses Ancile’s Claim to pharmaceutical goods

NCLT Mumbai found the Istisna and Wakala arrangement financial, and the claimed goods could not be found. The post Can a third party take back goods from a company in CIRP? NCLT dismisses Ancile’s Claim to pharmaceutical goods appeared first on SCC Times.

AIAC Asia ADR Week 2026: Experts examine collaborative contracting as a tool for construction dispute avoidance

The panellists examined how shared risk allocation, early-warning mechanisms, transparency and joint decision-making can help prevent construction disputes, improve project delivery and manage disagreements before they escalate into formal proceedings. The post AIAC Asia ADR Week 2026: Experts examine collaborative contracting as a tool for construction dispute avoidance appeared first on SCC Times.

Habeas corpus cannot compel an adult woman who voluntarily marries and resides with person of her choice to return to parental home: J&K and Ladakh HC

The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court dismissed a habeas corpus petition filed by the father of a major woman seeking her recovery, holding that where an adult woman voluntarily leaves her parental home, marries a person of her choice and resides with him out of her own free will and volition, no case of illegal or unlawful detention...

SAM secures successive interim orders against NHAI and MoRTH actions before Delhi High Court

The interim orders were passed on two writ petitions filed on behalf of the clients challenging certain coercive actions initiated by National Highways Authority of India and Ministry of Road Transport and Highways with regard to an alleged incident on a National Highway section. The post SAM secures successive interim orders against NHAI and MoRTH actions before Delhi High Court...

Fast-track arbitration, FIDIC time limits and DAABs: Experts on data centre and energy construction disputes at AIAC Asia ADR Week 2026

On the final day of the Asia ADR Week 2026, experts examined emerging construction disputes involving energy-transition projects, cross-border power infrastructure and data centres, focusing on contractual risk allocation, dispute avoidance, FIDIC procedures and the 2026 AIAC Arbitration Rules. The post Fast-track arbitration, FIDIC time limits and DAABs: Experts on data centre and energy construction disputes at AIAC Asia ADR...

Supreme Court: Conversion to Islam does not automatically confer Backward Class Muslim status or reservation benefits under Article 16(4)

Supreme Court holds that conversion to Islam does not automatically confer membership of a notified Backward Class Muslim community, and upholds the quashing of the Tamil Nadu Government Order facilitating such community certificates. The post Supreme Court: Conversion to Islam does not automatically confer Backward Class Muslim status or reservation benefits under Article 16(4) appeared first on SCC Times.

Khaitan & Co. advises Vector Line Capital on US$ 75 Million Investment in Tessolve Semiconductor

Khaitan & Co advised Vector Line Capital on its US$ 75 million investment in Tessolve Semiconductor Private Limited, a leading semiconductor engineering services company. The post Khaitan & Co. advises Vector Line Capital on US$ 75 Million Investment in Tessolve Semiconductor appeared first on SCC Times.

Top Legal Developments [12-18 Oct 2026]: AIBE-XXII syllabus, IBC appeal limitation, same arbitrator in 4,155 cases, and other Key verdicts and Policy Updates

A quick roundup to cover all the important legal developments and cases this week. The post Top Legal Developments [12-18 Oct 2026]: AIBE-XXII syllabus, IBC appeal limitation, same arbitrator in 4,155 cases, and other Key verdicts and Policy Updates appeared first on SCC Times.

Khaitan & Co. advises ANTA Sports Products on Government approval for proposed indirect acquisition of PUMA stake

The transaction required prior Government approval under the PN3 framework, which regulates foreign investment into India involving investors or beneficial owners from countries sharing a land border with India. The post Khaitan & Co. advises ANTA Sports Products on Government approval for proposed indirect acquisition of PUMA stake appeared first on SCC Times.

POCSO Act: “Penetration to any extent” is sufficient, even without physical injury | SCC Times

The Himachal Pradesh High Court, in Shyam Veer v. State of H.P., 2026 SCC OnLine HP 5948, reiterated that penetration “to any The post POCSO Act: “Penetration to any extent” is sufficient, even without physical injury | SCC Times appeared first on SCC Times.

PMLA Arrests: Where is the Supreme Court?

by Arpit Goel* The post PMLA Arrests: Where is the Supreme Court? appeared first on SCC Times.

Wachtell, Covington, Davis Polk in for Salesforce’s $5.7bn Braze acquisition

Wachtell and Covington & Burling guide Salesforce with Davis Polk across the table for Braze in deal that deepens software giant’s AI push

National US firm Wood Smith Henning & Berman inks private equity deal

Mid-market PE firm Charlesbank Capital Partners invests in insurance defence specialist at $700m valuation according to the Financial Times

Weil Meets with Partners Over Merger Plans

Sources close to Weil identified Willkie as one of Weil’s top merger candidates, but it's not clear if those talks are ongoing. Weil has also approached other firms.

Tennessee Supreme Court Rejects PE Law Firm Ownership

Food Importer Sues Trump for Using 'Relic' to Impose Canada Tariffs

Inside Sterne Kessler's Software Development Partnership With Clarivate

Inside Jones Day’s Fintech Startup Accelerator

OpenAI’s IP Chief Sees Need for Human Role as AI Takes on More Patent Work

Lawyer? Attorney? Katie Zacharia Episode Raises Ethics Questions About a Professional Title

'Abandoned Her Post': Federal Judge in Dallas Investigated Over Mental Health Concerns

MP High Court Issues Notice On Plea Challenging Datia MLA's Election Alleging Incomplete Disclosure Of Criminal Antecedents

Calcutta High Court Extends Interim Bail Of Milan Pradhan In 2007 Nandigram Violence Case Till November 25

Calcutta High Court Dismisses CPIM's Plea Seeking Protection Against Removal Of Durga Puja Bookstall In Jadavpur

‘It makes us curious’: The enduring appeal of law firm tech incubators

A decade after law firms embraced tech incubators, A&O Shearman, Slaughter and May and Cuatrecasas reflect on their benefits, even as Slaughters reassesses its approach amid the AI boom.

Snell & Wilmer hires partner quartet from Pérez-Llorca for Mexico City launch

Incoming team is led by Mexico City managing partner José Rivero

Law Firm Workloads Are Under Threat as Legal Departments Do More With AI

Sheppard Appoints 4 National Class Actions, Mass Arbitrations Practice Group Leaders

63 Sidley Lawyers Line Up Alongside Elite Firms on $3.4B Packaging M&A

BREAKING | CJP Leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka Move Delhi High Court Against Judicial CustodyCockroach Janta Party (CJP)

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka moved the Delhi High Court on Monday challenging an order passed by Special Executive Magistrate Court extending their judicial custody by two more days.As per Das and Ranka's counsel, they are seeking urgent hearing in the...

Know The Law | When Can A Plaint Be Amended After Trial Has Begun? Supreme Court Explains Order VI Rule 17 CPC

Know The Law | When Can A Plaint Be Amended After Trial Has Begun? Supreme Court Explains Order VI Rule 17 CPC

Precedents Barring Recovery Of Excess Payments Have Not Considered Section 72 Contract Act: Supreme Court

Precedents Barring Recovery Of Excess Payments Have Not Considered Section 72 Contract Act: Supreme Court

Can Certificate Of Practice (CoP) Be Reissued With Changed Place Of Practice? Allahabad High Court Asks UP Bar Council

Allahabad High Court Directs Verification Of Educational & Appointment Documents Of All UP Basic School Teachers: Here's Why

Madras High Court Launches Digital Dashboard To Track Unclaimed Motor Accident, Labour Court Awards

PIL in Calcutta High Court alleges State fraudulently issuing stamp papers to garner numbers for TMC rebel faction

Allahabad High Court asks Centre, RBI to frame guidelines to deal with bank accounts of persons in coma

Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka move Delhi High Court against judicial custody

Resolution in name, recovery in fact: The operational creditor and Section 9

Karnataka High Court denies relief to man whose minor son crashed car killing three

Remembering the forgotten ones: Veteran Supreme Court lawyers recall AoRs, lawyers of yesteryear

Forgery by police in forgery case: Allahabad High Court orders perjury probe

Justice Abhay Oka becomes President of Indian Law Society

YSR Congress moves Supreme Court alleging candidates blocked from filing nominations for municipal polls

Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka have no respect for law, could breach peace: Delhi court

Why Teaching Post Vacancies Notified Separately For Males & Females? Supreme Court Asks Delhi Govt On Transgender Candidate's

The Supreme Court has questioned the rationale for notifying teaching vacancies separately for male and female candidates, asking the Delhi Government to explain the legal basis for such gender-based bifurcation and how transgender persons would be accommodated in public employment.A bench of...

Social Media Users Must Be Given Copy Of Govt Intimation To Intermediary For Content Blocking: Punjab & Haryana High Court

Social Media Users Must Be Given Copy Of Govt Intimation To Intermediary For Content Blocking: Punjab & Haryana High Court

Records Of Prime Minister's Foreign Travel In IAF Aircraft Exempt From RTI : Delhi High Court Sets Aside CIC Order

Records Of Prime Minister's Foreign Travel In IAF Aircraft Exempt From RTI : Delhi High Court Sets Aside CIC Order

Section 17A PC Act Doesn't Apply To Bribe Demand As It Is Unconnected To Official Duty: Supreme Court

Section 17A PC Act Doesn't Apply To Bribe Demand As It Is Unconnected To Official Duty: Supreme Court

Supreme Court Directs Centre To Publicise Scheme For Interim Compensation To Road Accident Victims

Supreme Court Directs Centre To Publicise Scheme For Interim Compensation To Road Accident Victims

Disability Not Recorded At Enrolment Presumed To Have Arisen During Service Unless Rebutted By Cogent Medical Evidence: J&K&L High Court

UP Mahila Samman Kosh | Can't Deny Compensation To POCSO Survivor Citing Absence Of Injury In Medical Report: Allahabad High Court

'Very Unfortunate': Allahabad High Court On Non-Circulation Of Its February 2026 Order On Police Station CCTV Inspections

Another Talc Trial Opens as J&J Gets Support for $5.8B Settlement

LinkedIn Legal Chief Blake Lawit to Step Down After 16 Years; Henry Fong Succeeds Him

As More Defense Lawyers Push for Confidentiality, Judge Issues New Illustrative Ruling

Arizona Supreme Court Approves the States' First Non-Accredited Law School