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CJP Election Protests: Delhi Police closes 57 Metro Stations from 9 October evening to 10 October
The Joint Commissioner of Delhi Police has declared closure of 57 Metro stations in a letter sent to the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation.

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Published on October 9, 2026October 10, 2026By Sonali Ahuja
Case Briefs Supreme Court

Supreme Court split on referring EC Act challenge to larger bench; pitches permanent 5-Judge bench for constitutional issues
Pitching for a permanent 5-judge bench, the Court reasoned that resolving constitutional issues is the primary task of Judges of the Supreme Court, that must remain its core priority. Pendency of references for far too long does not reflect well on the institution.

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Published on September 25, 2026September 25, 2026By Sucheta
Case Briefs Supreme Court

Inappropriate conduct or corporal punishment without sexual intent does not amount to sexual assault; Supreme Court quashes POCSO proceedings against school teacher
Supreme Court observed that while the accused being a teacher, needed to be more sensitive when dealing with young students, particularly girl students, his inappropriate conduct or use of corporal punishment, in the absence of the requisite sexual intent, could not by itself justify prosecution under the stringent provisions of the POCSO Act.

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Published on September 14, 2026September 16, 2026By Apoorva
Case Briefs Supreme Court

Supreme Court declines to transfer Satya Niketan PG Hostel Building Collapse case from Delhi HC to itself
The Court specifically requested the Delhi High Court to “monitor the case at short intervals”.

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Published on September 10, 2026September 16, 2026By Ritu
Cases Reported SCC Weekly

2026 SCC Vol. 7 Part 1: Key Supreme Court Cases on Constitution and Competition Law
Two Supreme Court rulings on the scope of CCI’s powers and validity of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

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Published on August 30, 2026August 30, 2026By Sonali Ahuja

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News

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co advises Evonile Pharma Ltd. on acquisition of ‘Minipress’ and ‘Minipres’ brands from Pfizer

SAM advised Evonile Pharma Limited on all aspects of the transaction.

Case Briefs

WhatsApp “OK” not conclusive proof of leave sanction; CAT upholds Railway employee’s transfer

Central Administrative Tribunal, Allahabad Bench, upheld a railway employee’s transfer from Prayagraj to Fatehpur, finding independent administrative grounds and no mala fides despite a leave dispute.

Events & Collaborations

AIAC Asia ADR Week 2026: Panel examines Malaysia’s CIPAA adjudication framework, enforcement hurdles and payment recovery

In a panel discussion conducted at the AIAC ADR Week 2026 on the topic “The Cash Flow Continuum: Navigating Malaysia’s Evolving Adjudication Framework”, the panellists delved into the operation of the Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act in Malaysia, appointment and role of adjudicators, procedural efficiency, use of AI, applications for stay and setting aside, and much more.

Case Briefs

Whistleblower Termination Case: Bengaluru Court rejects defamation reliefs to Willis Towers Watson’s whistleblower; Holds claims for compensation time-barred

“The conclusion that the claims for compensation are time-barred does not, by itself, establish that the statements were true or false, nor does it amount to a finding that the defendants necessarily did or did not make them.”

Law School News

Vidhi Darpan Law Journal invites submissions for its upcoming issue; Deadline 5 December 2026

Vidhi Darpan Law Journal is a peer-reviewed law journal published under the banner of S.K.J. Law College. Its ISSN is 3108-2319. The journal provides a platform for legal scholarship, research-based analysis and informed discussion of established and emerging areas of law.

Events & Collaborations

AIAC Asia ADR Week 2026: Navigating enforcement, jurisdiction hurdles, public policy & more via Government of India v. Vedanta Ltd.

In a panel discussion at the AIAC Asia ADR Week 2026 on the topic “Enforcing Arbitral Awards Against States: Insights from The Government of India v. Vedanta Ltd”, the panellists examined the enforcement of international arbitral awards, the supervisory role of courts, jurisdictional challenges, public policy, sovereign immunity, enforcement of annulled awards, and non-signatories.

Experts Corner

Tata Power v Kleros

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

Section 6 Hindu Succession Act

Alive on 9 September 2005? A Legal Analysis of Madras High Court’s Decision in M. Iyyanar v. Kalvikarasi

SARR Freights-II arbitral consent

Two Clauses Short: An Examination of SARR Freights-II and the Interplay between Arbitral Consent and Anti-Arbitral Injunctions

US import duty fraud

The US is Now Treating Import Duty Fraud as a Serious Crime — Foreign Companies Should Take Note

pre-deposit before arbitration

Deposit First, Arbitrate Later? Pre-Deposit as a Gateway to Arbitration

Pathological arbitration clauses

When Arbitration Clauses Misfire: Pathological Arbitration Clauses and the Limits of Judicial Cure in India

Case Analyses

Supreme Court

gift of temple inam land

Supreme Court: Gift of temple inam property to State Government void ab initio; State is custodian, not owner

Child online safety india CSEAM guidelines

How will platforms detect child abuse material? Supreme Court proposes a National Hash & URL Database, Time-Bound Reporting; Recognises right to internet access

Seniority of direct recruits versus special appointees

Who ranks senior: direct recruits, special or compassionate appointees? SC upholds Clause 10 of T.N. Special Absorption Rules, ranking 1983 direct recruits higher

IU record of default

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

High Courts

Date of Import Under FTP

Can new import restrictions apply to goods already shipped to India? Bombay High Court examines relevant date of import under Foreign Trade Policy

PM special flight returns

Special Flight Returns (SFR-II) of PM’s foreign visits can be withheld under RTI Act on security grounds: Delhi High Court

woman charged with gang rape

Woman can be charged with gang rape for sharing common intention; “Persons” under Section 70 BNS is gender neutral: Delhi HC

Aadhaar database access in criminal investigation

Kerala HC permits use of Aadhaar database for fingerprint comparison in double murder investigation; Rejects privacy objection

More from Courts

WhatsApp OK not proof of leave

WhatsApp “OK” not conclusive proof of leave sanction; CAT upholds Railway employee’s transfer

Willis Towers Watson Whistleblower Case

Whistleblower Termination Case: Bengaluru Court rejects defamation reliefs to Willis Towers Watson’s whistleblower; Holds claims for compensation time-barred

Third-party claim over goods in CIRP

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

Supplementary tariff for emission control systems

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

Interviews

Corporate and Commercial Law Interview

17 Years at the Intersection of Law and Business: A Conversation with Mehak Khanna

Legal Heritage

A Custodian of Legal History: Dunstan Speight on Lincoln’s Inn Library

Criminal Law

In Conversation with Mr Zain Haider: Criminal Law, Justice, and the Future of Advocacy

International Commercial Law

From Nigerian Courts to Global Arbitration: Professor Emilia Onyema’s Journey in International Commercial Law

Independent Law Practice

From Associate to Founder: Ameet Datta on Making of an Independent Law Practice

Cross-Border Corporate Law

“Say Yes to Work No One Else Wants”: In Conversation with Praneesh Goyal on Corporate Law, Cross- Border Structuring and Building a firm from scratch

Op. Ed.

Resolution Professional Success Fee

Incentive or Windfall? Reconsidering the Resolution Professional’s “Success Fee” under Regulation 34-B

Government Data Power under DPDP Act

What Should the State Know? Rethinking Government Data Power under the DPDP Act

Senior Advocate Designation in India

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

PMLA arrests

PMLA Arrests: Where is the Supreme Court?

AI-Generated Evidence under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam

Beyond Admissibility: Rethinking AI-Generated Documentary Evidence under the Sakshya Adhiniyam

Police custody under BNSS

Police Custody: No Restriction in BNSS

News

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co advises Evonile Pharma Ltd. on acquisition of ‘Minipress’ and ‘Minipres’ brands from Pfizer

Triveni Power Transmission share listing

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advises Triveni Power Transmission on the listing of its equity shares following the demerger of Triveni Engineering’s power transmission business

SAM advises HPCL Rajasthan Refinery

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. advises HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Ltd. on Refinancing and Working Capital Financing Arrangements

Meher Mehta joins CAM

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas welcomes Meher Mehta as a Partner in its Corporate Practice

NaBFID USD 4 Billion GMTN Programme

Khaitan & Co advises NaBFID on USD 4 Billion GMTN programme and debut USD 750 Million notes issuance

Bling Brands Series B Funding

Khaitan & Co. advises Bling Brands on INR 400 Crore Series B funding from Bharat Value Fund

Review of State-Specific Laws Consultation

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 Laws

Fox & Mandal advises Tenty Ltd on proposed IPO

Fox & Mandal advises Tenty Ltd on proposed IPO

Legislation Updates

What could change in insurance distribution? IRDAI proposes major reforms; comments till 25 October

Union territories Court Fees (Adjudication of Penalties and Appeal) Rules, 2026 notified to govern adjudication of court-fee and stamp-related violations

Centre notifies Merchant Shipping (Tribunal Members’ Qualification and Submission of Award) Rules, 2026; 90-day timeline prescribed for awards

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

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

ESIC notifies ₹20,000 funeral benefit under Social Security Code: Who can claim it

Law School News

Vidhi Darpan Law Journal Call for Papers 2026

Vidhi Darpan Law Journal invites submissions for its upcoming issue; Deadline 5 December 2026

Sh. Satish Chander Narang Intra-Moot Court Competition 2026

UILS, Panjab University concludes 2nd Sh. Satish Chander Narang Intra-Moot Court Competition

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University LL.M. Admissions 2026-27

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Delhi invites applications for One-Year LL.M. Programme 2026—27

MNLU Mumbai fireside chat on artificial intelligence

MNLU Mumbai to host fireside chat on “Artificial intelligence & the future of banking: Opportunities, risks & regulatory frontiers” with Citi’s technology, operations & privacy legal team

NLUJ-CDSE Essay Writing Competition 2026

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

Lex Omnia Moot Court Competition 2026

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

Pro Bono Enviro National Moot Court Competition 2026-27

20th Pro Bono Enviro National Moot Court Competition, 2026-27, by SoEL, TNDALU, Chennai: Register by 20 November 2026

National Conference on Intellectual Property Law 2026

Call for Papers | Two-Day National Conference on “Emerging Frontiers of Intellectual Property Law in the Era of Technology, AI & Globalization” November 3-4, 2026 | Online Mode

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