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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

How ADR supports Malaysia’s evolving energy landscape: AIAC and LHAG masterclass at Asia ADR Week 2026

Asia ADR Week 2026 opened Day 2 with discussions on Malaysia’s evolving energy landscape, as AIAC CEO Danesh Chandran and LHAG Partner Crystal Wong Wai Chin highlighted the role of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), international arbitration and dispute prevention in supporting energy projects, investor confidence and Malaysia’s position as a regional dispute resolution hub.

Law School News

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

The programme is open to students, faculty members, research scholars, and other interested participants. However, members of SALE are not eligible to register.

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President appoints Dharmalingam Lingeswaran, Balathandayutham Karthikeyan as Additional Judges of Madras High Court

The President has appointed Dharmalingam Lingeswaran and Balathandayutham Karthikeyan as Additional Judges of the Madras High Court for two years under Article 224(1) of the Constitution.

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Khaitan & Co. advises Inox Clean Energy on proposed ₹10,000 crore IPO

Khaitan & Co advised Inox Clean Energy Limited and its promoter selling shareholder, Devansh Jain, in connection with the filing of the Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) for its proposed ₹10,000 crore initial public offering, comprising a fresh issue of up to ₹8,000 crore and an offer for sale of up to ₹2,000 crore.

Case Briefs

Can public servants facing corruption trials be reinstated into active service after bail? Punjab & Haryana HC seeks Haryana Chief Secretary’s response

Punjab and Haryana High Court granted interim bail to a police Sub-Inspector in a Prevention of Corruption Act case and directed the Haryana Chief Secretary to explain the rules governing the reinstatement of public servants facing corruption trials, including safeguards against witness tampering and evidence manipulation.

Law School News

GITAM School of Law hosts 7th Dr. M.V.V.S. Murthi Moot Court Competition

Symbiosis Law School, Pune, wins the national-level competition, with NLIU Bhopal named runner-up among 33 teams from across India

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

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?

Electricity subsidy capital or revenue receipt

Electricity subsidy: Capital or Revenue receipt? Supreme Court applies ‘purpose test’, Holds Pondicherry power subsidy is Revenue

metro and railway services ban

Delhi metro and rail shutdown ahead of Jantar Mantar Protest appears “overreaching”; SC calls for regulated operations, consideration of alternative protest sites

High Courts

reinstatement of public servants

Can public servants facing corruption trials be reinstated into active service after bail? Punjab & Haryana HC seeks Haryana Chief Secretary’s response

religious images on garments sale FIR

Mere sale of garments bearing religious images does not attract Section 295-A IPC absent deliberate and malicious intent; Gujarat HC quashes FIR against Surat textile businessman

pre-release anti-piracy protection

Can a film be protected from piracy before its release? Delhi HC on “Drishyam: The Conclusion”

Kerala HC missing rifleman case

Inside the Kerala HC missing rifleman case: CBI probe ordered after 14 years

More from Courts

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

Arrest without grounds and unlawful police custody

Scooty dispute ends in illegal arrest: Mahendragarh court directs FIR against erring police officials

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.

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

Delhi Rs 10 crore pecuniary jurisdiction

The Right Forum, the Wrong Rule: Delhi’s Rs 10 Crores Proposal Needs an IP Carve-Out

Maintenance of major children under BNSS

Maintenance Claim of Major Children under “Mental Injury”: Has the Law Identified the Mischief and Remedied it under Section 144(1)(c), Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

Pre-legislative consultation in India

Parliament’s Deliberative Deficit and the Judicialisation of Democracy in India

National Highway Land Acquisition

Acquire First, Pay Never: The Rule of Law Crisis in National Highway Land Acquisitions

News

Madras High Court Judge Appointments

President appoints Dharmalingam Lingeswaran, Balathandayutham Karthikeyan as Additional Judges of Madras High Court

Inox Clean Energy IPO

Khaitan & Co. advises Inox Clean Energy on proposed ₹10,000 crore IPO

Anarock Property Consultants IPO

Khaitan & Co advises Anarock Property Consultants Ltd. on proposed ₹1,000 crore IPO

Tata Capital ₹540 Crore Financing

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. advises Tata Capital Ltd. on INR 540 crore financing for Jayaswal Neco Industries’ 1.50 million tonnes per annum (MnTPA) Straight-Grate Pellet Plant

Juvenile Justice Act 2015 10 years

“Justice J.B. Pardiwala Calls for an Indicator-Driven Framework at the National Consultation on Ten Years of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015

RR Kabel acquisition of U M Cables

Khaitan & Co. advises RR Kabel on acquisition of optical fibre and related cable business of U M Cables Ltd.

Multiples Private Equity Brahma AI Investment

Khaitan & Co. advises Multiples Private Equity on USD 100 Million investment in Brahma AI

SAM Partner Hires

Khaitan & Co. advises JSW Steel and JSW Cement on JSW One Platforms’ proposed ₹30,540.10 Million IPO

Legislation Updates

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

Special Deposit Scheme interest rate retained at 7.1% for October-December 2026

Supreme Court Bar Association announces new medical facility near D- Block for Bar Members

RBI hikes repo rate to 5.50%; shifts policy stance to ‘calibrated tightening’

Tamil Nadu extends 365-day opening for shops and establishments with employee safeguards

Employees’ Pension Scheme 2026 amended to expand coverage for more EPF members

Law School News

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”

7th Dr. M.V.V.S. Murthi Moot Court Competition

GITAM School of Law hosts 7th Dr. M.V.V.S. Murthi Moot Court Competition

RGNUL National Legislation Drafting Competition 2026

School of Agricultural Law and Economics, RGNUL to host National Legislation Drafting Competition 2026

Assam University National Moot Court Competition 2026

Call for Delegations: 1st Assam University National Moot Court Competition, 2026

UDAAN MUN 1.0

Sarvajanik Pariwar Kalyan & Sewa Samiti presents UDAAN MUN 1.0 at Vikrant University, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh | 23—24 October 2026 | Registration Open

MNLU-CS Call for Papers

MNLU-CS | Call for Papers: Volume IV Issue II of Journal for Dispute Resolution

NLU Jodhpur C-LAB child protection

National Law University Jodhpur and C-LAB join hands to conduct certificate courses and research in area of child protection

NLU Assam Fourth Convocation 2026

NLU Assam to Hold Fourth Convocation on October 10, 2026; Justice Vikram Nath to Grace the Occasion as Chief Guest

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