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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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Events & Collaborations

AIAC Asia ADR Week 2026: Experts discuss Sharia compliance in FinTech disputes, AIAC i-Arbitration Rules 2026, and the role of Islamic ADR

In a panel discussion at the AIAC Asia ADR Week 2026 on the topic “Code, Capital and Compliance: Resolving Disputes in Islamic Fintech”, the panellists delved into smart contracts, Sharia compliance, interim relief, third-party funding, FinTech products, and cross-border Islamic FinTech disputes.

News

Khaitan & Co. advises Anarock on acquisition of majority stake in DSP Design Associates

Khaitan & Co. advised Anarock Property Consultants Limited on its acquisition of a majority stake in DSP Design Associates Private Limited, with a multidisciplinary team handling legal due diligence across key practice areas.

OP. ED.

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

by Shashwat Vats*

Events & Collaborations

AIAC Arbitration Rules 2026: Experts examine award scrutiny, expedited procedures and third-party funding at Asia ADR Week 2026

Leading arbitration practitioners discuss the AIAC Arbitration Rules 2026 at Asia ADR Week 2026, examining award scrutiny, fast-track arbitration, summary determination, interim measures, third-party funding and mediation.

2026 SCC Vol. 8 Part 2:8 Supreme Court rulings on arrest, cheque bounce, contempt and more

Eight rulings in SCC Vol. 8 Part 2 cover grounds of arrest, deficiency in bank service, contempt and cheque bounce.

Events & Collaborations

AIAC Asia ADR Week 2026: Professor Robert G. Volterra’s special lecture on arbitration’s contribution to the international rule of law

Professor Robert G. Volterra is a Partner at Volterra Fietta and Visiting Professor of International Law at University College London. A Canadian barrister and English solicitor-advocate, he specialises in international law and dispute resolution, representing governments and private clients before international courts and tribunals.

Experts Corner

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

Landmark Constitutional Law Judgments in 2025

Landmark Constitutional Law Judgments in 2025 by the Supreme Court of India (Part III of IV)

Case Analyses

Supreme Court

Sahara Group money laundering

Sahara Group Money Laundering Case: Supreme Court grants bail to executive, directs trial court to frame charges within 4 months

Section 62 IBC limitation

IBC appeal limitation: Supreme Court says time runs from NCLAT pronouncement, not collection of certified copy

transition of child to father's custody

Supreme Court directs maternal aunt and uncle to take child to father’s Chennai residence for interim transition

Delhi Metro closures

Delhi Metro closures and alleged illegal detentions during CJP protest: What did the Supreme Court say on 11 October?

High Courts

repeated appointment of same arbitrator

Same arbitrator in 4,155 cases? Delhi High Court declares award unenforceable, seeks affidavits from Axis Bank and RBI

Quashing of FIR against advocate

Calcutta High Court quashes criminal proceedings against advocate over clients’ property transfer dispute

Look Out Circular debt recovery

Can a Look Out Circular be used to recover a loan? Delhi High Court explains the limits under Article 21

Lawyers threatening judge

“Apology is not a weapon of defence”: Bombay High Court holds two lawyers who threated a Judge guilty of criminal contempt

More from Courts

Supplementary tariff for emission control systems

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

indemnity costs

DIFC Court refuses indemnity costs despite ‘highly disruptive’ litigation conduct

coal mining long service leave eligibility

Does eligibility for coal mining long service leave depend on the employer’s business or the employee’s work? Australia HC answers in 3:2 ruling

Admissibility of electronic evidence

Clandestine Clearance | Electronic data retrieved without compliance with Sections 9-D & 36-B, Central Excise Act, 1944 cannot sustain duty demand: CESTAT

Interviews

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

Legal Leadership

Success Follows those Who Live with Purpose, Discipline, and Self-Evaluation: In Conversation with Mr Rajesh Narain Gupta, Founder and Chairman at SNG & Partners

Op. Ed.

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

Post-award Section 9 relief

Protecting What?: Reconsidering the Subject-Matter of Arbitration After Home Care Retail and NPCC

Consent Manager under DPDP Act

The Architecture of Consent: Rethinking the Consent Manager Under the DPDP Act Against the Backdrop of Phase Two Implementation

Parent-subsidiary inter-corporate deposit

One Transaction, Many Legal Identities: Rethinking the Parent — Subsidiary Inter-Corporate Deposit

Section 138 cheque bounce backlog

Challenges to the Judiciary? Why India’s Cheque Bounce Backlog Refuses to Budge

News

Khaitan & Co Anarock acquisition

Khaitan & Co. advises Anarock on acquisition of majority stake in DSP Design Associates

SAM secures interim relief for Emami Agrotech

SAM Secures Interim Relief for Emami Agrotech Against FSSAI Action Before Delhi High Court

Khaitan & Co Dilip Buildcon transaction

Khaitan & Co advises Dilip Buildcon on Transmission Asset Transaction with Alpha Alternatives

Khaitan & Co SGS India acquisition

Khaitan & Co. advises SGS India on acquisition of Prescient Cyber Audit & Assurance

UNCITRAL Global Essay Competition 2026

UNCITRAL Global Essay Competition 2026: Call for submissions on the future of international trade law

CAM Forvia joint venture

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas acts as legal counsel to Forvia on establishing a joint venture with Anand Group to expand Forvia’s automotive seating business in India

Brookfield warehousing assets acquisition

Khaitan & Co advises Brookfield Asset Management on acquisition of eight warehousing assets from ESR Group

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advises GMR Group

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advises GMR Group on its internal restructuring and cargo business demerger

Legislation Updates

Pension scheme rules revised; EPS wage ceiling fixed at ₹15,000

Centre Notifies Animal Feeds and Feed Ingredients (Quality Control) Order, 2026; BIS Certification Made Mandatory for Specified Feed Products

AIBE-XXII syllabus: BCI announces subject-wise weightage

Centre issues Digital Personal Data Protection (Removal of Difficulties) Order, 2026 to clarify consent and audit provisions

EPFO extends September 2026 ECR filing and PF contribution deadline to 31 October

Supreme Court’s new sequencing of matters in cause list: fresh and early-hearing matters in Part A, after-notice in Part B

Law School News

National Article Writing Competition 2026

Call for Participation | Lucknow University Moot Court Association, Faculty of Law, University of Lucknow announces 4th National Article Writing Competition, 2026

TNNLU Commercial Trial Advocacy Competition 2026

TNNLU Hosts 2nd Commercial Trial Advocacy Competition, 2026

National Arbitration Moot Court Competition 2026

Call for Registrations: 1st FairLex × Sanely Legal National Arbitration Moot Court Competition, 2026

Lex Infinitum 2027

V. M. Salgaocar College of Law, Goa | Lex Infinitum 2027: A premier International ADR Competition- Registrations open

NLUJAA Fourth Convocation 2026

National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam Celebrates its Fourth Convocation Ceremony

Lex Terra call for submissions

NLU Assam’s Lex Terra invites submissions for Issue 49; Deadline November 14, 2026

CNLU National Article Writing Competition 2026

Call for Participation | Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), Patna announce 1st Axiom5-CLE National Article Writing Competition, 2026 in collaboration with Chandhiok & Mahajan Advocates and Solicitors and Axiom5 Law Chambers LLP

Faculty Development Programme on Law and Economics

School of Agricultural Law and Economics, RGNUL to host 5-Day Faculty Development Programme on “Law and Economics”

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