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.
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SCC Online covers legal events in India 2023 conducted for discussion over trending topics of law and its implementation in the practical world.
Safe Human Future Conference 2026 to bring together Government, Industry and Academia to advance responsible AI
The second edition will focus on AI governance, data privacy, regulatory frameworks and practical approaches to building trustworthy AI systems. Conference to bring together participants from MeitY, the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser, UN Global Compact, IDBI Bank, IIM Bangalore and leading technology and legal organisations
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“Justice J.B. Pardiwala Calls for an Indicator-Driven Framework at the National Consultation on Ten Years of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015
The two-day National Annual Stakeholders Consultation on Ten Years of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, concluded at the Supreme Court of India, with calls for measurable accountability, prevention, de-institutionalisation, and stronger child protection systems.
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Bharati Vidyapeeth’s New Law College, Kolhapur, presents Pradnya Bharati — National Level Paper Presentation Competition 2026
Bharati Vidyapeeth’s New Law College, Kolhapur, presents Pradnya Bharati — National Level Paper Presentation Competition 2026 on the theme “Indian Knowledge System: Bharatiya Dnyana Parampara.” The competition will be held on 26th October, 2026, in online mode.
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Tech Sangam | International Dialogue 2026 at UPSIFS Lucknow: Dates, themes and how to register
The international Dialogue 2026 to discuss convergence of AI, Cyber Forensics, Quantum Technologies, Data Protection and legal compliance.
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“Justice system must find its way to the citizen”: CJI Surya Kant inaugurates Bihar State Legal Services Authority’s Victim Rights Centre, launches transgender helpline
The Chief Justice of India, Justice Surya Kant, delivered a remarkable address at the inauguration of Bihar State Legal Services Authority’s four initiatives: a Victim Rights Centre, a Victim Rights Centre Booklet, a Transgender Helpline, and the Flagging Off of Multi-Utility Vehicles.
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Imperium Canvas — Digital Poster Making Competition
MAFLAC, Government Law College, Kozhikode, presents Imperium Canvas as part of the Imperium Capitalis National Seminar!
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PM Modi inaugurates NGT International Conference 2026; CJI Surya Kant traces evolution of environmental jurisprudence
At the NGT International Conference 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India’s environmental and climate initiatives, while CJI Surya Kant traced the evolution of environmental jurisprudence and the constitutional dimensions of climate-related rights.
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DMD Advocates Retain the Crown, Win Back-to-Back Titles at LawStrings Pickleball Cup Season 2
After a series of competitive encounters, DMD Advocates emerged as the Gold Cup winners, securing the top spot in Season 2. The championship-winning team comprised Kunal Dutt, Chaitanya Kaushik, Haaris Faazili, Suman Yadav, Veni Tandon, Raghav Dutt, Sanya Dhir and Saurabh Singh Ahluwalia.
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From building infrastructure to building trust: CJI Surya Kant emphasises Rule of Law in infrastructure delivery
Addressing the FIDIC Global Infrastructure Conference 2026, the Chief Justice of India underscored that the Rule of Law was integral to infrastructure delivery, calling for clear contractual obligations, balanced risk allocation and effective dispute resolution mechanisms.
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Calcutta Bar Library Club unveils portrait of late Senior Advocate Ashoke Kumar Sen on its 200th Anniversary
The event was attended by Chief Justice R.V. Ghuge; Justice Tapabrata Chakraborty; Senior Advocates Sudipto Sarkar, President of the Bar Library Club, and Jayanta Mitra, former Advocate General of West Bengal; Senior Advocate Sanjiv Sen, grandnephew of late Senior Advocate Ashoke Kumar Sen; and Barrister Ashoke Kumar Sen Jr., his grandson.
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BRICS Chief Justices’ Forum 2026: CJI Highlights Mediation, AI, Arbitration and Judicial Cooperation
At the BRICS Chief Justices’ Forum 2026, the Chief Justice welcomed judicial leaders from BRICS Member and Partner Countries, highlighting the importance of mediation, AI, arbitration, and judicial cooperation in addressing contemporary challenges and strengthening the shared values of justice.
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BRICS Chief Justices’ Forum 2026: CJI Justice Surya Kant holds Bilateral Meetings with Judicial Leaders
Chief Justice Surya Kant holds bilateral meetings with BRICS judicial leaders to strengthen judicial cooperation and discuss mediation, arbitration, commercial courts, AI integration and mutual recognition of judicial awards
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BRICS Chief Justices’ Forum 2026: Supreme Court of India to Host Judicial Leaders in New Delhi
Supreme Court will host the BRICS Chief Justices’ Forum 2026 in New Delhi from 4—6 September, focusing on judicial cooperation, dispute resolution, AI and the judiciary, arbitration, and sustainable development
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Bridging the digital divide: Judicial Infrastructure Advisory Committee submits interim report to CJI Surya Kant on modernising India’s Courts
The Judicial Infrastructure Advisory Committee, constituted by CJI Surya Kant, has submitted its interim report outlining a blueprint for modernising Courts across the country, addressing infrastructural deficiencies, strengthening e-Courts and citizen-centric services, and establishing modern court complexes.
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SAMADHAN SAMAROH: 1,712 cases resolved, Rs 240.94 Crore settled in Supreme Court’s Special Lok Adalat
The three-day Special Lok Adalat under SAMADHAN SAMAROH 2026 listed 3,285 cases and settled/disposed of 1,664 cases, with 48 additional cases resolved through mediation, taking the total disposals to 1,712.
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“What is not collected cannot be recovered”: Senior Advocate Pinky Anand leads Goa Workshop on Forensic Evidence
Senior Advocate Pinky Anand conducted a training workshop in Goa on strengthening the implementation of SOPs for collection and presentation of forensic evidence in cases of sexual assault, gender-based violence and child abuse.
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Justice Anil R. Dave to lead NFSU’s International Digital Dispute Resolution Centre as it goes operational
IDDRC was inaugurated on 27 February 2026 by Justice Surya Kant, Chief Justice of India, in the presence of Shri Harsh Sanghavi, Deputy Chief Minister, Government of Gujarat, and Justice Sunita Agarwal, Chief Justice of the High Court of Gujarat.
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Training the Advocate, Not Just the Mediator: Inside the VMAC 2026 Panel Discussion
At the valedictory of the inaugural Virtual Mediation Advocacy Competition, five of India’s most respected voices in dispute resolution gathered to ask a question the profession has rarely paused over: what does it actually take to be a good lawyer inside a mediation, and why have we left the answer to chance?
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Cyril Shroff and IIM Ahmedabad co-found the “Cyril Shroff — IIMA GC Leadership Academy” — A first-of-its-kind Leadership Programme for GCs of the Future
Mr. Cyril Shroff and the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish the
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