CAM represented BCCI before CIC
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CAM successfully represented the BCCI in the present remand- proceedings, where comprehensive arguments were advanced demonstrating that the BCCI does not meet any of the mandatory conditions prescribed under Section 2(h) of the RTI Act, for being classified as a ‘public authority’.

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Transfer of user fee collection rights
Case BriefsTribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

“Transfer of toll collection rights through competitive bidding for commercial consideration is manifestly a business activity and not an inalienable sovereign function. Sovereign functions are those which can only be performed by the State, such as defence, legislation, policing and administration of justice sovereign functions cannot be delegated.”

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MP Cough Syrup Deaths Case
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The Court noted that the accused prescribed the fixed dose compound to the children below the age of 4 years, which was banned by the Government Circular, due to which many innocent children died.

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Cyprus Arbitration Day 2026
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Why is Cyprus emerging as a preferred seat for international arbitration? At #CyprusArbitrationDay2026, SCC Times spoke with leading arbitration experts on AI,

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CAPF personnel Delhi High Court jurisdiction
Case BriefsSupreme Court

Reiterating the distinction between territorial jurisdiction and forum convenience, the Supreme Court held that once jurisdiction is validly attracted under Article 226(1) by the presence of necessary respondent authorities within a High Court’s territorial limits, the doctrine of forum non conveniens cannot be routinely invoked to decline adjudication.

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Custody of Minor Child in Singapore
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The Court held that welfare of the child remains the paramount consideration, but such welfare must be assessed after considering all relevant facts and circumstances rather than through a summary determination based on affidavits.

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generic immunity in trademark law
Op EdsOP. ED.

by Sidhartha Das*

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2026 SCC Vol. 4 Part 5
Cases ReportedSCC Weekly

Explore the latest Supreme Court Cases in 2026 SCC Vol. 4 Part 5 on double taxation, insurance contract, pre-institution mediation, and more.

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Death Sentence in Double Murder Case
Case BriefsForeign Courts

The case concerned a daylight incident involving the killing of two family members inside their residence, resulting in a death sentence by the Lahore High Court. The matter reached the Supreme Court of Pakistan on a challenge raising issues of evidence and motive.

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balaramapuram child murder case
Case BriefsHigh Courts

Addressing the grave allegations in the Balaramapuram child murder case, the Kerala High Court held that despite the brutal nature of the offence, the absence of direct evidence linking the mother to the act and her delayed implication warranted her release on bail.

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GLASS SKIN trademark case
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The Delhi High Court while allowing a rectification petition filed by Renee Cosmetics (P) Ltd held that the mark “GLASS SKIN” is descriptive of skincare products and directed cancellation of its trade mark registration, finding it hit by Section 9(1)(b), Trade Marks Act, 1999.

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amendment of final decree
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The High Court held that once a final decree has been passed, the said decree can neither be amended nor revised, and the only remedy available to a party is to challenge the decree under the appropriate provisions of law.

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Hindi Instructor Hindi Officer MACP ACP promotion feeder cadre Meghalaya HC
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The Court held that there was nothing on record to suggest that the post of Hindi Instructor is a feeder cadre for the post of Hindi Officer. Therefore, it cannot be said that the respondent was given promotion as Hindi Officer on 1 June 1998. The Court held that the respondent is entitled to 1st, 2nd, 3rd financial upgradation on accomplishment of 30 years of regular service.

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Anil Ambani Black Money case
Case BriefsHigh Courts

Observing that certain provisions of Black Money (Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets) and Imposition of Tax Act, 2015 were challenged for being ultra vires, the Court granted interim relief by restricting the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) from passing any coercive order against Anil Ambani.

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criminal contempt social media takedown
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The Delhi High Court, in a criminal contempt petition under Article 215, held that freedom of speech does not protect scandalous and unsubstantiated allegations of corruption and criminality against a sitting Judge, as such publications undermine the administration of justice.

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Third Judge powers under S. 392 CrPC
Case BriefsSupreme Court

A third Judge empowered to reopen unanimous findings would mean convicts filing composite appeals gain an advantage unavailable to those filing separate appeals. That, the Supreme Court observed, may offend Article 14. The question goes to a larger Bench.

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Prestige Ocean Pearl trademark dispute
Case BriefsHigh Courts

Delhi High Court held that ‘Ocean Pearl’ remained the dominant feature of the impugned mark ‘Prestige Ocean Pearl’ and granted an ex parte injunction restraining its use in connection with a luxury real estate project. The parties have also been referred to mediation.

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Meta hyperscale data centre India Reliance
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SAM advised Meta on all legal aspects and documentation relating to the establishment of the project, including the associated commercial, regulatory, SEZ and real estate aspects of the transaction.

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Loss of Domestic Care Compensation for Homemakers
Case BriefsSupreme Court

The Court created a new compensatory head for the homemaker’s contribution towards smooth functioning of the household, the loss of maternal support for children and loss of spousal support/the support and care of their child who is an adult, for the parents of the deceased.

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IIAM ADR Summit 2026 registration
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The IIAM ADR Summit 2026 will be held on 11 July 2026 as part of the Indian Institute of Arbitration and Mediation’s silver jubilee celebrations marking 25 years of excellence in alternative dispute resolution

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