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Meta hyperscale data centre India Reliance

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. advises Meta on Its First Hyperscale Data Centre Facility in India in Collaboration with Reliance Industries

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.

Events/Webinars News

CJI Surya Kant to Inaugurate IIAM ADR Summit 2026 in New Delhi on 11 July; Registrations Open for Silver Jubilee Landmark Event

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

Online Certificate Course on IPR by MNLU Mumbai

Law School News Others

Online Certificate Course on the Protection of Trade marks, Copyrights, Designs, Geographical Indications and Plant Varieties & Farmer Rights by MNLU Mumbai :Register by 14th June

MNLU Mumbai is organising an Online Certificate Course on the Protection of Trade marks, Copyrights, Designs, Geographical Indications, and Plant Varieties & Farmers’ Rights from 15 to 20 June 2026. The course offers participants a comprehensive understanding of key intellectual property rights regimes in India, making it ideal for law students, academicians, researchers, legal professionals, and IP enthusiasts. Registrations are open until 14 June 2026.

India UK FTA arbitration dispute resolution

Events & Collaborations ICA Conference

ICA 2026 | India—UK Economic Growth Must Be Matched by Strong Dispute Resolution Systems: Deputy High Commissioner Kartik Pande at 4th ICA Conference

At the ICA Conference in London, Deputy High Commissioner Kartik Pande underscored the importance of arbitration and ADR in supporting the growing India—UK economic partnership and fostering commercial confidence in cross-border trade and investment.

Know thy Judge

Know Thy Newly Appointed Judge of Supreme Court of India: Justice Shree Chandrashekhar

In exercise of the powers conferred by Article 124(2) of the Constitution, the President appointed Justice Shree Chandrashekhar, Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court, to be Judge of Supreme Court of India.

Tender for procurement of Battery Energy Storage System

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

Material change in bid conditions after tariff discovery vitiates competitive bidding process; APTEL sets aside MERC approval

“It is a trite law that goal post cannot be re-arranged after the bidding process is complete to the prejudice of the rights of the bidders.”

SCC Dialogues WATCH NOW

Cyprus Arbitration Day 2026| Why Global Parties Are Choosing Cyprus for Arbitration: Exclusive Conversation with Agis Georgiades

Why are international parties increasingly choosing Cyprus as their preferred arbitration seat? At Cyprus Arbitration Day 2026, Mr. Sudeep Malik, Director and

Op Eds OP. ED.

From Statutory Prohibition to Preventive Governance: Revisiting India’s Anti-Child Labour Framework on the World Day Against Child Labour

by Shriya Singh*

Possession before execution of conveyance

Case Briefs High Courts

Prior Possession Cannot Be Taxed Under Article 5(e)(i) Karnataka Stamp Act; Statute Has No Residual Clause for Pre-Existing Possession: Karnataka HC

The Court set aside the impugned judgment imposing the penalty under Article 5(e)(i) of the Schedule to the Karnataka Stamp Act, 1957. The statute does not have a residual clause for Article 5(e) nor provides for a scenario where the property was previously handed over to the purchasee prior to the agreement to sell was to be entered into.

second application under order 7 rule 11 CPC rejection of plaint

Case Briefs High Courts

Second Application Under Order 7 Rule 11 CPC Maintainable If Filed on Ground Different from First; Can Be Filed Even at Appellate Stage: Rajasthan HC

The High Court held that after the rejection of one application under Order 7 Rule 11 CPC, a subsequent or other application, for rejection of the plaint, can be filed if it is based on a ground different from the ground taken in the earlier application, even at the appellate stage and shall be decided on merits.

Landlord's Liability For Illegal Acts of Tenant

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Landlord Cannot Be Held Accountable for Tenant’s Environmental Violations: Supreme Court Declines to Interfere with NGT Order

The Court declined to interfere with the NGT’s order holding that a landlord, being the owner and not the actual occupier of the premises, cannot be held accountable for environmental violations by the tenant.

Experts Corner Nomos Solutions

Beyond Section 9: The Unexplored Remedy of Section 47, Civil Procedure Code for the Losing Party in Arbitration

by K.P. Pramodh Kumar*, Ramaswamy Meyyappan** and Fasila Saleem***

Patna High Court Judges' Appointments 2026

Appointments & Transfers News

President Appoints Three Advocates as Judges and Four Advocates as Additional Judges of Patna High Court

The President of India has appointed Advocates Ranjan Kumar Jha, Kumar Manish and Raj Kumar as Judges of the Patna High Court, and Advocates Rana Vikram Singh, Vikash Kumar, Girijish Kumar and Alok Kumar as Additional Judges of the High Court for a period of two years under Articles 217(1) and 224, Constitution of India.

Case Briefs High Courts

Can Loan Recovery Action by Bank Officials or Creditors Amount to Abetment of Suicide? Bombay High Court Answers

In the present case, the deceased had borrowed money from the creditors who allegedly pursued repayment, causing him stress and unusual behaviour. He later fell ill under suspicious circumstances and was declared dead, with allegations of suicide due to harassment.

MOU default clause belated payment execution

Case Briefs High Courts

Default Clause in Mediated Settlement MOU Enforceable Despite Delayed Payment; Judgment Debtor Cannot Escape Consequences of Contractual Default: Karnataka HC

Since there was no agreement between the parties to make payment beyond the stipulated date. The judgment-debtor cannot escape liability from the consequences of a stipulated compliance agreed in a mediated settlement.

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SideBar Tales with Sidharth Luthra: Lessons on Advocacy, Leadership and Professional Growth

One of the most requested guests after our debut episode is now on SideBar Tales by SCC Times In this compelling conversation

trade mark law SEO online market confusion analysis

Op Eds OP. ED.

Trade Mark in the Algorithms: How Brand and Market Confusion Interact Online

by Simran*

Basic Structure Doctrine global constitutional jurisprudence

Events & Collaborations Institutional Events

“Democracies Grow Stronger When Institutions Learn from One Another”: CJI Surya Kant on Swadeshi Jurisprudence and India’s Contribution to Global Constitutional Jurisprudence at QMUL

During an interaction at Queen Mary University of London, Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant reflected on the evolution of Indian constitutional jurisprudence and its wider global relevance.

RTI disclosure of recruitment marks and merit list

Case Briefs High Courts

Recruitment Transparency Prevails: Sikkim HC Orders Disclosure of Merit List and Marks Sought Under RTI , Subject to No Social Media Publication

The Court directed the SPSC to furnish the relevant information sought by the respondent and recorded the respondent’s undertaking not to disseminate the information on social media.

Case Briefs High Courts

Order XIII Rule 9 CPC| Read why Karnataka High Court rejected plea seeking return of document

In the case at hand, it was contended that although the provisions of Order 13 Rule 9 CPC provide for return to the party who has filed, the petitioner could ask for the return of such documents.