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Punjab & Haryana High Court denies bail to Vuenow Group founder in alleged “Cloud Particle” scam, citing prima facie evidence of money laundering

The High Court held that the custody period, that is around 1 year and 7 months, had not progressed to such a stage as would warrant interference merely on the ground of the period of incarceration already suffered by the petitioner. The post Punjab & Haryana High Court denies bail to Vuenow Group founder in alleged “Cloud Particle” scam, citing...

Cabinet approves 3% hike in Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief from 1 July 2026

Union Cabinet has approved a 3% DA and DR hike, increasing the rate from 60% to 63% with effect from 1 July 2026. The post Cabinet approves 3% hike in Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief from 1 July 2026 appeared first on SCC Times.

Call for Papers: Delhi Journal of Contemporary Law, University of Delhi, Invites Submissions for Forthcoming Issue; Deadline November 7, 2026

The Delhi Journal of Contemporary Law, an online journal of Law Centre II, Faculty of Law, University of Delhi, invites articles/research papers, notes and comments, and book reviews for its forthcoming peer-reviewed annual issue. Academicians, PhD scholars and legal practitioners are eligible to submit their work, subject to the journal’s authorship guidelines. The post Call for Papers: Delhi Journal of...

Justice J.S. Verma Fellowship Scheme: Supreme Court Lawyers Welfare Trust invites applications for two fellowships with Rs. 30,000 monthly stipend

Interested candidates must email their CV, a 1,000-word essay on a case of interest, and a 300-word statement of purpose to scwelfaretrust@gmail.com on or before 15 November 2026. The post Justice J.S. Verma Fellowship Scheme: Supreme Court Lawyers Welfare Trust invites applications for two fellowships with Rs. 30,000 monthly stipend appeared first on SCC Times.

Can staying on at a protest beyond permitted hours attract Section 223(a) BNS? Delhi HC quashes FIR

The Court held that mere presence at a demonstration does not establish offences under Sections 223(a) and 3(5) BNS, i.e. disobedience of a duly promulgated order by public servant. The post Can staying on at a protest beyond permitted hours attract Section 223(a) BNS? Delhi HC quashes FIR appeared first on SCC Times.

KAMKUS College of Law successfully organises the 2nd Kamla Sukul Memorial National Moot Court Competition, 2026

The Competition witnessed participation from 21 teams representing leading law schools and universities from across India. The post KAMKUS College of Law successfully organises the 2nd Kamla Sukul Memorial National Moot Court Competition, 2026 appeared first on SCC Times.

‘There are trappings of corruption’: Here’s why Calcutta HC refused anticipatory bail to ex-Minister Indranil Sen

The Court found prima facie nexus between the petitioner and entities allegedly involved in diversion of government funds; observes that abuse of official position cannot be ruled out at this stage. The post ‘There are trappings of corruption’: Here’s why Calcutta HC refused anticipatory bail to ex-Minister Indranil Sen appeared first on SCC Times.

Khaitan & Co advises L’Oréal India on acquisition of majority stake in Innovist, Owner of Bare Anatomy, Chemist at Play and Sunscoop

The transaction involves the upfront acquisition of a majority stake in Innovist through an all-cash secondary purchase of shares from its promoter and existing shareholders. The post Khaitan & Co advises L’Oréal India on acquisition of majority stake in Innovist, Owner of Bare Anatomy, Chemist at Play and Sunscoop appeared first on SCC Times.

Supreme Court bars Senior Counsel from oral mentioning from 2 November, encourages junior counsel

The circular follows the Court’s November 2025 directions prescribing procedures for mentioning urgent fresh, after-notice and regular hearing matters. The post Supreme Court bars Senior Counsel from oral mentioning from 2 November, encourages junior counsel appeared first on SCC Times.

Does Section 230 BNSS cover recordings sent to CFSL? Allahabad HC on temporary non-supply of copies to the accused

The Court noted that original recordings of the telephonic conversations were sent to CFSL for expert opinion and till date had not been filed before the trial court. Any material which has not been filed on the trial court’s record cannot be supplied to an accused person. The post Does Section 230 BNSS cover recordings sent to CFSL? Allahabad HC...

Faculty of Law, Medicaps University | 2nd Moot Court Competition, 2027

Organised by the Moot Court Committee (MCC), the competition seeks to bridge the gap between theoretical legal education and practical advocacy, encouraging analytical reasoning, teamwork, and professional excellence among law students across India. The post Faculty of Law, Medicaps University | 2nd Moot Court Competition, 2027 appeared first on SCC Times.

Calcutta High Court to hear plea seeking uniform policy mandating A4-size paper and duplex printing for court filings across West Bengal

In Nikunj Berlia v. High Court at Calcutta, WPA 4575 of 2020, decided on 22 February 2021, a Division Bench of the Calcutta High Court considered proposals for standardising the quality and size of paper used for court filings. The post Calcutta High Court to hear plea seeking uniform policy mandating A4-size paper and duplex printing for court filings across...

Waqf Board cannot override court orders to keep a property on the Section 22-A prohibited list: Andhra Pradesh HC

The Court directed the registration authorities to delete the subject property from the list of prohibited properties under Section 22-A, Registration Act, 1908 and register the property as per the Registration Act and Stamp Act, 1899, holding Waqf Board’s claim on property was contrary to Court orders and they cannot ignore final decree passed by Court. The post Waqf Board...

‘One delay can push back the whole deal timetable’ – How Europe’s lawyers are keeping cross-border deals on track as regulatory demands mount

Global Legal Post report in association with LexisNexis highlights opportunity for AI to reduce manual coordination and better manage cross-border M&A and competition work

Supreme Court reserves verdict on ED's Article 32 plea for CBI probe against Mamata Banerjee

Cows could go extinct if killers not punished: Gujarat court while sentencing 3 to life

Tiger Shroff firing case: Special MCOCA court remands 11 accused to police custody till November 6

Supreme Court to vet RBI’s digital fraud regulations before notification, says banks must compensate victims

NLUO announces Double Credit Course on Economics of Competition Law

National Institute of Advanced Studies is looking to hire Project Coordinator (Child Law & Policy) in Bangalore

Supreme Court dismisses Mahua Moitra plea for disclosure of ultimate beneficial owners of AIFs, FPIs

Delhi consumer forum directs Union Bank to compensate woman for misappropriating jewellery worth ₹47 lakh

Calcutta High Court refuses to stay delimitation of Kolkata Municipal Wards

Kerala High Court allows employment of women in toddy shops

Byju's insolvency: Drama in Kerala High Court after judge flags out-of-turn listing; bench split on stay order

Rent reform, yes - but not without Judges: What the Gujarat Rent Bill 2026 gets wrong

Allahabad High Court lawyers continue their protests, lock gate from outside to prevent entry

Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa files criminal defamation case against AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj

Supreme Court refuses to interfere with bail to ex-IAS officer Anil Tuteja in corruption cases

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, Trilegal, Linklaters act on Cemindia ₹1,400 crore QIP

DSK Legal advises Stride Ventures on investment into Veefin Solutions

JSA advises Forsee Power on joint venture with Varroc Engineering

Trilegal, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas act on Zetwerk ₹5,012 crore IPO

Delhi High Court seeks ED reply to Lalu Yadav's plea against money laundering charge in IRCTC case

Unfortunate That Ministry Of Corporate Affairs Has Hijacked NCLT Staff Appointments : Supreme Court"The entire power of appointment

"The entire power of appointment must be with the NCLT President only," the CJI said.

'What Kind Of People Believe They Can Get Arrested On Mobile?' CJI Expresses Shock At Digital Arrest Scams

'What Kind Of People Believe They Can Get Arrested On Mobile?' CJI Expresses Shock At Digital Arrest Scams

Supreme Court Reserves Order On ED's Plea For CBI Probe Against Mamata Banerjee Over Alleged Blocking Of I-PAC Raid

Supreme Court Reserves Order On ED's Plea For CBI Probe Against Mamata Banerjee Over Alleged Blocking Of I-PAC Raid

S. 147 Income Tax | Assessment Can Be Reopened Based On Fresh Material If No Opinion Was Formed In First Instance : Supreme Court

S. 147 Income Tax | Assessment Can Be Reopened Based On Fresh Material If No Opinion Was Formed In First Instance : Supreme Court

Delay In Appeal Under S. 74 Of 2013 Land Acquisition Act Cannot Be Condoned: Supreme Court Disagrees With Precedent

Delay In Appeal Under S. 74 Of 2013 Land Acquisition Act Cannot Be Condoned: Supreme Court Disagrees With Precedent

Income Tax | Reassessment Proceedings Can't Be Done If Notice Under S.143(2) Wasn't Issued : Supreme Court

Supreme Court Refuses Mahua Moitra's Plea To Mandate Disclosure Of Ultimate Beneficial Owners Of AIFs & FPIs

“Are We Living In A Police State?”: Senior Advocate P Wilson Questions Before Madras High Court Anbil Mahesh's Arrest From Lawyer's Office

'Compromise Cannot Be Sole Ground For Quashing Rape Case, Overall Circumstances Must Be Examined': Patna High Court

“Not Happy With How Munnar, Idukki Being Handled”: Kerala High Court Seeks Names For Special Task Force To Tackle Land Encroachments

Weil partnership set to vote on closure plan

Management committee recommends ‘orderly wind-down’ of 1,200-lawyer US firm

FTC Probe of Shein Spotlights Legal Risks for Online Retailers

Justices Confronted With Sandy Hook as They Consider Striking Down AR-15 Ban

Justice Sanjay Kumar Bars Advocates From Approaching Court Officers After Lawyer's Son Abuses Staff Over PhoneJustice Sanjay Kumar

Justice Sanjay Kumar today barred Advocates on Record from approaching Court officers in his Court after an Advocate's son called an officer and used abusive language against her. This morning, when the mentioning was being made in Court 8, Justice Kumar called an advocate-on-record and questioned...

LiveLaw Breaking News Alerts: 29 October 2026

LiveLaw Breaking News Alerts: 29 October 2026

Supreme Court's Requests To Courts Or Tribunals Must Be Treated As Directions : Supreme Court

Supreme Court's Requests To Courts Or Tribunals Must Be Treated As Directions : Supreme Court

Copyright, Courts, And Code: Understanding AI Architecture Through Lens Of Litigation

Copyright, Courts, And Code: Understanding AI Architecture Through Lens Of Litigation

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : October 28, 2026

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : October 28, 2026

Rape Case Can't Be Quashed Solely On 'Settlement' Between Victim & Accused : Supreme Court

Kochi-Merdeces Benz Crash: Kerala High Court Halts Arrest Of District Judge Whose Son Allegedly Caused Fatal Accident

Right To Protest Can't Be Nipped In The Bud: Madras High Court Allows Villagers To Hold Sit-In At Cremation Ground

Kerala High Court halts arrest of MACT judge booked after his minor son causes fatal car crash

State should be a model litigant: Karnataka High Court on 1,099-day delay in filing appeal

Bombay High Court restrains ex-Clippings CEO Vinayak Shrivastav from alienating assets over ₹222 crore fraud

13 crore voters deleted but no meaningful order yet from Supreme Court: Retired Justice Rekha Sharma

PIL before Supreme Court flags impact of transgender law on biological women, seeks safeguards

Kerala judge whose son caused fatal accident moves High Court seeking anticipatory bail

Instagram account block by Meta has to be challenged by way of civil suit, not writ petition: Delhi High Court

UAPA does not bar bail merely because accused is a foreign national: Supreme Court