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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

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

The competition is open to researchers from all disciplines with an interest in international trade law.

Legislation Updates

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

The Centre has notified the Animal Feeds and Feed Ingredients (Quality Control) Order, 2026, mandating BIS certification for specified animal feed products.

News

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

The partnership combines Forvia’s expertise in seating systems and technology with Anand Group’s established network, customer relationships, and deep knowledge of the Indian automotive ecosystem.

Events & Collaborations

What will shape the future of dispute resolution? Andrea Carlevaris outlines six principles at AIAC Asia ADR Week 2026

At AIAC Asia ADR Week 2026, Mr. Andrea Carlevaris explored six principles for the future of dispute resolution: lightness, quickness, exactitude, visibility, multiplicity and consistency, emphasising efficient proceedings, precise legal reasoning, institutional transparency and consistent decision-making without compromising fairness.

Law School News

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

The 11th edition was host to several universities and colleges from across the globe where we welcomed over 35 distinguished ADR professionals, while witnessing the intense battle of skills among 24 negotiating teams and 12 talented mediators. It was a celebration of knowledge, strategy, and collaboration that truly elevated the spirit of ADR.

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

Khaitan & Co advised Brookfield Asset Management on its acquisition of a portfolio of eight warehousing assets across multiple cities from ESR Group. The firm’s role included transaction structuring, due diligence, preparation of transaction documents and procurement of a warranty and indemnity insurance policy.

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

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

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.

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

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

News

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

Dilip Buildcon Solar Portfolio Divestment

Khaitan & Co. advises on Dilip Buildcon’s proposed divestment of 49% stake in 1,363 MW solar portfolio

Safe Human Future Conference 2026

Safe Human Future Conference 2026 to bring together Government, Industry and Academia to advance responsible AI

Autodesk BIMDeX acquisition

Khaitan & Co advises Autodesk on acquisition of technology assets and intellectual property from BIMDeX

personal attacks on Judges

In a letter to CJI, Bar Council of Delhi condemns unsubstantiated personal attacks on Judges, urges Bar members and citizens to uphold judicial dignity

Legislation Updates

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

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

Law School News

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”

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

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