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Justices leave lower court order in place preventing Trump administration from implementing transgender inmate policy

The court’s third-country removal case has high stakes but will likely be decided on technical grounds

The Supreme Court website, the interim docket, and a whole lot of inside baseball

Justice Kagan comments on “deeply conservative” court

Plus, the Supreme Court’s next major case on the free exercise of religion.

Centre for Disability Studies and Empowerment, NLU Jodhpur, invites submissions for First NLUJ—CDSE Essay Writing Competition, 2026

The Centre for Disability Studies and Empowerment, NLU Jodhpur, invites submissions for the First NLUJ—CDSE Essay Writing Competition, 2026. Interested participants can register by 5 December 2026. The post Centre for Disability Studies and Empowerment, NLU Jodhpur, invites submissions for First NLUJ—CDSE Essay Writing Competition, 2026 appeared first on SCC Times.

National Commission for Women collaborates with Maharashtra State Women Commission & School of Law Rights and Constitutional Governance, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai for Consultation on Review of State-Specific...

The National Commission for Women, Maharashtra State Commission for Women and TISS Mumbai organised a consultation on reviewing state-specific laws, focusing on women’s property rights, workplace safety and access to justice. The post National Commission for Women collaborates with Maharashtra State Women Commission & School of Law Rights and Constitutional Governance, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai for Consultation on...

SEBI amends SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015; mandatory listing requirement rationalised for non-convertible debt securities

SEBI has amended Regulation 62-A of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, simplifying the mandatory listing requirement by restricting it to debt securities issued after a listed entity's debt securities have been listed on a stock exchange. The post SEBI amends SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015; mandatory listing requirement rationalised for non-convertible debt securities appeared first on SCC...

BITS Goa-NLU Delhi Invite Registrations for Lex Omnia Moot Court Competition, 2026 [Oct 23-25] | Register Now

BITS Pilani, Goa Campus, in collaboration with the Moot Court Society of NLU Delhi, invites law students to participate in the Lex Omnia Moot Court Competition 2026, scheduled for 23—25 October in Goa. The post BITS Goa-NLU Delhi Invite Registrations for Lex Omnia Moot Court Competition, 2026 [Oct 23-25] | Register Now appeared first on SCC Times.

Use of children to influence voters is in “bad taste”, but does not warrant setting aside election: Madras HC rejects plea against TVK candidate

Madras High Court held that exploiting familial bonds and emotions to influence voters could not, by itself, amount to undue influence, as it did not overpower adults’ free will. The Court observed that adults who chose to vote a particular way in response to their children’s demands were exercising their own volition The post Use of children to influence voters...

Can 4.5 years in custody earn bail under Section 43D(5) UAPA? Rajasthan High Court on Udaipur Kanhaiya Lal murder case

A bail court does not weigh evidence or defences such as language of disclosure statements, held the Division Bench. The post Can 4.5 years in custody earn bail under Section 43D(5) UAPA? Rajasthan High Court on Udaipur Kanhaiya Lal murder case appeared first on SCC Times.

AIAC Asia ADR Week 2026: Experts debate who has the right to a domain name in the digital world?

Experts examined the intersection of trademark rights, domain-name disputes and procedural fairness, drawing on the Cinderella example and the Del Monte and Coach disputes at AIAC Asia ADR Week 2026, to explore how competing claims are assessed under evolving internet governance rules. The post AIAC Asia ADR Week 2026: Experts debate who has the right to a domain name in...

GPRA (Amendment) Rules 2026: New Allotment Deadlines, Default Penalties and Revised Licence Fee Provisions

The GPRA (Amendment) Rules, 2026, primarily seek to strengthen compliance with allotment deadlines, clarify the consequences of default, and revise the timelines governing offers of alternative accommodation and the accrual of licence-fee liability. The post GPRA (Amendment) Rules 2026: New Allotment Deadlines, Default Penalties and Revised Licence Fee Provisions appeared first on SCC Times.

Fox & Mandal advises Tenty Ltd on proposed IPO

Fox & Mandal advised the Company on legal due diligence and drafting of the Offer Document in connection with the proposed IPO. The post Fox & Mandal advises Tenty Ltd on proposed IPO appeared first on SCC Times.

Tata Power v. Kleros: No Mine, No Profits, Still a US $490 Million SIAC Award

by Vasanth Rajasekaran* and Harshvardhan Korada** The post <i>Tata Power</i> v. <i>Kleros</i>: No Mine, No Profits, Still a US $490 Million SIAC Award appeared first on SCC Times.

Record of default from Information Utility is enough to admit a petition; disputes over amount and a company’s profits do not stop CIRP: Supreme Court

The Court looked at what a financial creditor must show to prove "default under Section 7 of the IBC", and what kind of documents the adjudicating authority can rely on to be satisfied that default has occurred. The post Record of default from Information Utility is enough to admit a petition; disputes over amount and a company’s profits do not...

Fox & Mandal advises Info-Tech Research Group, Canada on acquisition of Zluri Technologies

Fox & Mandal advised on deal structuring, legal due diligence, incentive plan structuring, transaction documentation and negotiations through to closing. The post Fox & Mandal advises Info-Tech Research Group, Canada on acquisition of Zluri Technologies appeared first on SCC Times.

Moral Policing, POCSO & the Rule of Law

Watch Law Made Easy by SCC Times new episode which examines the legal framework under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, the Protection The post Moral Policing, POCSO & the Rule of Law appeared first on SCC Times.

Designation of Senior Advocates in India: Constitutional Validity, Judicial Evolution, and the Changing Nature of the Designation Process

by Abhishek Rajan* The post Designation of Senior Advocates in India: Constitutional Validity, Judicial Evolution, and the Changing Nature of the Designation Process appeared first on SCC Times.

Legora raises $550m at $8.8bn valuation in latest funding round

Swedish legal AI startup’s valuation rockets by more than $3bn in just seven months as it says US is now its largest market by revenue

Blank Rome adds two-partner commodities, finance team in New York from Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

Partners Christopher Doyle and Marvin Goldstein join with two senior counsels in hire Blank Rome said boosted its offering in energy work

TerraLex appoints former Norton Rose Fulbright collaboration chief as CEO

Darryl Cross succeeds Terri Pepper, who is stepping down after more than a decade at the international law firm network

Fox Corporation lines up deputy GC as replacement for outgoing legal chief

Nicholas Trutanich will succeed Adam Ciongoli, who is stepping down after three years as chief legal and policy officer

Mayer Brown's Nicole Saharsky Talks Winning Playbook in 9th Circuit Prediction Market Fight

The "number one [lesson] is to try to put yourself in the judges' position," Saharsky said. "The more you work on a case, the easier it is to forget what it was like when you first learned about the case and the issues. The judges and their clerks don't have that same background about the case, and they're going to...

Midsize Firms Embrace Outside Hires for C-Suite, Freeing Top Lawyers for Revenue Generation

Critical Mass With Law.com’s Amanda Bronstad: Judge Orders Financing Disclosures in Hundreds of Paraquat Cases, OpenAI Hit By 8 State Suits & Novel Class Action

How I Founded a Law Firm: 'A Good Deed Can Impact Someone's Life,' Says Rob Nestico of Kisling Nestico & Redick

Weil Launches AI-Focused 1L Summer Program

CJP Leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka Undertake Not To Call For Jantar Mantar Protest Until It Remains De-NotifiedA

A Special Executive Magistrate in Delhi has ordered the release of CJP leaders Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das from judicial custody after they gave written undertakings not to commit any breach of peace and assured that they will not call for any protest at Jantar Mantar till the time it remains...

CJP Leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka Released From Judicial Custody

CJP Leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka Released From Judicial Custody

J&K High Court Closes Contempt Proceedings Against Law Secretary, Says No Willful Disobedience Where Order Admits Plausible Interpretation

Cough Syrup With Permissible Codeine Limit Not Contraband Under NDPS Act; Police Misusing Procedure: Patna High Court

High Court Directs Identification Of Dog-Bite Hotspots In Lucknow, Prayagraj; Orders Humane Removal Of Aggressive Dogs

Won't call for protest at Jantar Mantar till it is denotified as protest site: Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka assure SEM court

Delhi High Court protects 'Benne' restaurant trademark

Only Supreme Court can say its judgment will not be cited as precedent: Delhi High Court

Persons enabling foreign nationals to get fake Aadhaar, PAN cards must be prosecuted: Bombay High Court

Delhi SEM court orders release of Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka

From consumer consent to competition control: The vires of Rule 5(6)

Mills & Reeve among founding partners of women’s health business accreditation scheme

FemTick initiative is designed to recognise service providers who support the women’s health economy

Privilege, privacy and discoverability in agentic AI environments

The growing use of AI tools in legal practice is creating new challenges around confidentiality, consent and data retention, writes iManage’s Kelly V Carter

Haynes Boone boosts London ranks with second partner hire this month

Derivatives partner Chris Acton joins from Macfarlanes, following Linton Bloomberg’s arrival from Reed Smith last week

Federal consumer protection disputes hit 10-year high in 2025 - study

Lawsuits jumped 31% last year, with 2026 on pace to surpass those levels, according to Lex Machina

US mass action start-up Chariot Claims raises $10m in Series A funding round

Financing to ‘take on the Goliath megacorps’ as mass arbitration and action activity gathers pace

Legal Educators Raise Concerns Over Law Degree Portability, Standardization as ABA Awaits DOE Decision

BNSS Expands Safeguards For Public Servants Before Judicial Order For FIR Registration : Supreme Court Explains In Pinarayi

The Court contrasted Section 175(4) of the BNSS with the erstwhile Section 156(3) of the CrPC.

Courts' Hands Aren't Tied To Interfere When Free & Fair Elections Are Polluted By Unconstitutional Or Illegal Means: Supreme Court

Courts' Hands Aren't Tied To Interfere When Free & Fair Elections Are Polluted By Unconstitutional Or Illegal Means: Supreme Court

Don't Meddle In Domain Of Other Agencies: Supreme Court To ED In CMRL-Exalogic Case

Don't Meddle In Domain Of Other Agencies: Supreme Court To ED In CMRL-Exalogic Case

CJP Leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka Withdraw From Delhi High Court Plea Challenging Judicial Custody

CJP Leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka Withdraw From Delhi High Court Plea Challenging Judicial Custody

Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka Plea Against Judicial Custody : Live Updates From Delhi High Court

Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka Plea Against Judicial Custody : Live Updates From Delhi High Court

Neha Bora Plea Against Peace Bond Notice : Live Updates From Delhi High Court

Neha Bora Plea Against Peace Bond Notice : Live Updates From Delhi High Court

Motor Accident Claims | Victim Requiring Lifelong Attendant Can Be Considered 100% Functionally Disabled : Supreme Court

Supreme Court Stays Investigation In Kerala FIR Against Ex-CM Pinarayi Vijayan & Kin In Exalogic Case For 7 Days

AP Municipal Polls : Supreme Court Asks State Election Commission To Decide On YSRCP Plea To Extend Nomination Deadline

Absconding Accused Cannot Ordinarily Claim Anticipatory Bail: J&K&L High Court Rejects Rape Accused's Plea

Maternal Grandmother Can Seek Maintenance For Minor Without Being Appointed Legal Guardian: MP High Court

Rajasthan High Court Invokes India-US Treaty To Serve Summons On Rape Complainant Living In America

Former Verizon India GC Abhilash Raghavan launches Aby Law Offices

Bombay High Court fines junior advocate ₹25k, clerk ₹10k for unauthorised video recording of court proceedings

Employer can't use confidentiality clause to stop ex-employees from joining rival firms: Bengaluru Court

Tiger Shroff firing: Mumbai court remands three accused to police custody till October 31

NLU Delhi, Mentblue launch Certificate Course on Civil Litigation Drafting and Practice under the Litigation Series - Register Now!

Lawyer can't be faulted for asking NCLT to upload its order on website: NCLAT

Neha Bora challenges bond notice: Live updates from Delhi High Court

Police misusing NDPS Act in cases involving codeine cough syrup: Patna High Court

MNLU Mumbai to host Fireside Chat on AI & the Future of Banking with Citi’s Technology, Operations & Privacy Legal Team

Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka withdraw petition before Delhi High Court against judicial custody

Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka seek release: Live updates from Delhi High Court

Don't meddle with other probe agencies: Supreme Court warns ED in CMRL case against Pinarayi Vijayan

Supreme Court stays probe against Pinarayi Vijayan for a week in CMRL case; asks HC to hear his appeal

AP municipal polls: Supreme Court orders EC to defer publication of final candidates list after YSR Congress alleges violence

Trump’s ‘Not Very Nice’ Remarks About Justices Show Court’s Independence, Kagan Says

Big Law Federal Lobbying Income Slows Leading Up to Midterms

Fox Legal Chief Signing Off

US Judge in Roundup MDL Calls for Amici to Provide Briefing on SCOTUS Impact

Kroger Would've Divested More Stores If Urged by Arnold & Porter, Ex-CEO Testifies

Rajasthan High Court Seeks Explanation From Insurance Company's Regional Manager Over Negligence In Defending Motor Accident Claim

Parole Extension Can't Be Rejected Without Reasons: Karnataka High Court Directs Fresh Consideration Of Murder Convict's Plea

Karnataka High Court Grants Bail To Journalist Accused Of Impersonating Cop, Planting Drugs To Extort Money

Dua Associates advises Piramal Finance on ₹125 crore financing for residential projects in Bengaluru

DSK Legal advises Foundry on seed fundraise

SNG & Partners advises ICICI managed Fund on acquisition of Purva Ruby Properties

Fox & Mandal advises Tenty Limited on proposed IPO

TT&A, Trilegal act on Impact Fund Denmark investing $35 million in GreenCell Mobility

Khaitan & Co advises Vector Line Capital $75 million investment in Tessolve Semiconductor

Veritas Legal, Norton Rose Fulbright, Freshfields act on Aegis Logistics' $809 million majority stake acquisition in Tristar Holdings

Chorebagan stampede: Calcutta High Court refuses to monitor investigation; says State can pick ex-judge for probe

Resolving the enforcement conundrum of emergency reliefs under Indian arbitration framework

Calcutta High Court dismisses CPI(M)'s plea to halt removal of temporary book stall