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Manupatra Webinar: Refine Your Search(03.11.2015)

Registration for Manupatra's Webinar on the 3rd of November, 2015 is nearly closed. Conducted from 11.30am to 12.00pm, the session will show you how t.....

Tags : Webinar, Manupatra, November, 2015, search

Ask the Experts: Your Questions Answered(26.11.2015)

Enrollment for Manupatra's Webinar on the 26th of November, 2015 will open soon. The session will focus on addressing user queries and streamlining yo.....

Tags : Manupatra, webinar, 2015, november

Manupatra Webinar: Useful Tips - Part II(12.01.2016)

Enrollment for Manupatra's Webinar on 12th January, 2016 is nearly concluded. The session will focus on addressing user queries and streamlining your .....

Tags : Webinar, January, useful tips

Manupatra Webinar: Making best of Act Search(10.09.2015)

Registration for Manupatra's Webinar on the 10th of September, 2015 is open. Conducted from 4.00pm to 4.30pm, the talk will focus on making best use o.....

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Ask the Experts: Your Questions Answered(22.09.2015)

Enrollment for Manupatra's Webinar on the 22nd of September, 2015 is open. Conducted from 11.00am to 11.30am, the session will focus on addressing que.....

Tags : Manupatra, webinar, ask the experts

Manupatra Webinar: What's new on Manupatra(27.08.2015)

Registration will soon close for the Webinar on the 27th of August, 2015. Conducted from 5.30pm to 6.00pm, the Webinar will introduce e-attendees to n.....

Tags : webinar, manupatra, august, 2015

Conflict of interest: CCI members attend Assocham conference(07.08.2015)

Members of the Competition Commission of India participated in a conference organised by parties that have cases pending before the Commission. Held, .....

Tags : competition, conflict of interest

Statute

Lokpal and Lokayuktas (Amendment) Act, 2016(27.07.2016)

The Lokpal and Lokayuktas (Amendment) Bill, 2016 has received Presidential assent on 29th July, 2016 and has become Lokpal and Lokayuktas (Amendment).....

Tags : Public servants, Assets, Declaration, Time Limit

Lokpal and Lokayuktas (Amendment) Act, 2016(27.07.2016)

The Lokpal and Lokayuktas (Amendment) Bill, 2016 has received Presidential assent on 29th July, 2016 and has become Lokpal and Lokayuktas (Amendment).....

Tags : Public servants, Assets, Declaration, Time Limit

Houses of Parliament pass several Bills(14.03.2016)

The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha kept up frenetic legislative activity, passing several Bills in the ‘first half’ of the Budget session. Of note is the R.....

Tags : Budget session, 2016, parliament, legislation

Real estate bill passed, aadhaar number changes rejected(15.03.2016)

The Parliament kept up its newfound legislation fervour, approving the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Bill, 2016, which aside from providing.....

Tags : Parliament, legislation, budget 2016, companies amemendment

Draft Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) (Amendment) Bill, 2016(11.01.2016)

Ministry of Mines has released draft Act, 2016 to amend the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957. Comments and suggestions on the.....

Tags : Captive mining lease, auction, transfer

Public Procurement Bill reinvigorated for 2015(16.11.2015)

The Central Government is set to re-introduce the Public Procurement Bill, 2012 to Parliament, albeit with a few changes. Earlier in the year, the Min.....

Tags : Public procurement, bill, 2015

Draft Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2015(19.11.2015)

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has released draft Rules amending Patent Rules, 2003. Suggestions and objections on the draft Rules are being re.....

Tags : Patent, rules, draft amendment, 2015

Bill developments in Parliament(02.05.2016)

The Lok Sabha passed the Regional Centre for Biotechnology Bill, 2016. The Bill encourages education, training and research in the field of biotechnol.....

Tags : biotechnology, scheduled caste, bill, passed

Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes and Protection of Depositors’ Interests Bill, 2015(03.05.2016)

The suggestion period for ‘Enemy Property (Amendment and Validation) Ordinan.....

Tags : Ordinance, Enemy property, succession

Legislation passed in Winter Session, 2015(28.12.2015)

The Goods and Services Tax framework for a homogenous tax code may have been put to bed yet again, but Parliament did break through an early onset of .....

Tags : Parliament, winter session, 2015, legislation

More Bills to add to Parliament's backlog(05.12.2015)

The government introduced an additional 11 Bills to Parliament: four in the Lok Sabha and seven bound for the Rajya Sabha. The Bills are in addition t.....

Tags : Parliament, backlog, introduction, bills

Atomic Energy (Amendment) Bill, 2015(07.12.2015)

A Bill, amending the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 has been introduced in the Lok Sabha. The Geospatial Information Regulation Bill 2016 may .....

Tags : geospatial, cartography, online map, jammu and kashmir, arunachal pradesh

Telecom companies to compensate for dropped calls from 2016(16.10.2015)

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India introduced the The Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Bill, 2014(30.09.2015)

The Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Bill proposes establishment of National State Advisory Boards for the regulation and supervision of .....

Tags : Surrogacy, reproduction, assisted, technology, bill

Consumer Protection Bill, 2015(10.08.2015)

The government introduced the Consumer Protection Bill, 2015 in the Lok Sabha on 10.08.2015. The Bill aims to provide protection of the interests of c.....

Tags : consumer protection bill, 2015

The High Court and The Supreme Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Amendment Bill, 2015(13.08.2015)

The Government introduced 'The High Court and the Supreme Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Amendment Bill, 2015' in the Lok Sabha on .....

Tags : supreme court, high court, salary

The High Court and The Supreme Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Amendment Bill, 2015(13.08.2015)

The Government introduced a Bill in the Lok Sabha to further amend the High Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Act, 1954 and the Suprem.....

Tags : high court, supreme court, judges, salaries

Others

PF Settlement Made Quicker(11.08.2015)

The Government of India has granted authorization to market transportation fuels, namely, MS, HSD and ATF to the new entrants including the private s.....

Tags : epfo, social security, india, canada, austria

Parameters for Splitting of GST Revenue Between Centre and States(11.08.2015)

Under the proposed General Sales Tax regime, the Centre would levy and collect Central Goods and Services Tax, and States would levy and collect the S.....

Tags : general sales tax, levy, apportion

Employees Pension Scheme(10.08.2015)

The Minister of State for Labour and Employment stated the government had constituted an Expert Committee to review Employees' Pension Scheme, 1995 wh.....

Tags : pension, employees, provident fund

Programmes for skill development and provision of apprenticeships(13.08.2015)

To provide skill training on a large scale, the government has introduced the 'Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana' and 'Apprentice Protsahan Yojana'.....

Tags : scheme, workforce, skill, development

Report on the working of the Reserve Bank of India for the year ended June 30, 2015(01.01.1900)

The Reserve Bank of India released its Annual Report 2014-15. The Report provides an overview on various aspects of the Indian economy. It also descri.....

Tags : rbi, annual report, 2014, 2015

Law Commission Report No. 260 analysing draft model Indian bilateral investment treaty(28.08.2015)

The Law Commission released its 260th Report on 'Analysis of the 2015 Draft Model Indian Bilateral Investment Treaty'. The bi-lateral investment treat.....

Tags : Law commission, report, 260

Law Commission Report No. 259 on Early Childhood Development and Legal Entitlements(01.01.1900)

The Law Commission released Report No. 259 on early childhood development analysing and debating legal entitlements to nutrition that will benefit dev.....

Tags : law commission, report, 259

Law Commission Report No. 258 on Prevention of Bribery of Foreign Public Officials and Officials of Public International Organisations—A Study and Proposed Amendments(01.01.1900)

The Law Commission released Report No. 258 examining various international regiames and their approaches in preventing bribery of foreign public offic.....

Tags : law commission, report , 258

Date of submission of Offline Applications for Pre-Matric Scholarship for minority students extended to 15 October, 2015(25.08.2015)

The date of submission of Offline Applications under the Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for minority students has been extended to 15 October, 2015 fro.....

Tags : Education, deadline, minority, pre-matric

Blast from the Past

Wide berth for government to secure extradition(10.01.1969)

Enactment of the Extradition Act 1962 does not prohibit the Indian government from securing extradition of an offender through diplomatic channels.

Tags : extradition, notified country, british possession, diplomatic channels

Trading godly good will(23.08.1967)

Being able to exploit financially intellectual property has been recognised as vital to any country’s success and prosperity. And what prosperity must.....

Tags : Trade mark, ganesh, publici juris, religious

Their right to be loud and your duty to hear(05.03.1974)

Public authorities have a torrid time explaining why loudspeakers are allowed to be used or why sometimes they are not. Permit a screeching amplifier .....

Tags : public nuisance, loudspeaker, ban, kerala

India’s love affair with speed mountains(01.01.1988)

Creaking springs, broken track rods, bent camber and toe fittings and your ruined back. Indian ‘speed mountains’ - officially called speed breakers - .....

Tags : indian roads congress, speed breakers

Not requiring wilful defaulters to snitch on themselves(25.01.1995)

Wilful default - alleging the debtor to have failed paying his or her debts despite the presence of funds - a last resort it may be for the lender, re.....

Tags : Willful default, burden of proof, means

Winding a fine line between ‘public interest’ and interest(02.08.2004)

Tobacco advertising occupies a grey area in the debate on moral policing. On the one hand is consumer will and freedom to consume a legal substance, o.....

Tags : Pan masala, public interest, ban, state

Winding a fine line between ‘public interest’ and interest(02.08.2004)

Tobacco advertising occupies a grey area in the debate on moral policing. On the one hand is consumer will and freedom to consume a legal substance, o.....

Tags : Pan masala, public interest, ban, state

Saving democracy from itself(07.11.1975)

This Supreme Court decision, arising out of an Allahabad High Court ruling that likely abetted a declaration of emergency, may have saved the nation’s.....

Tags : Indira Gandhi, prime minister, election, malpractice

Abrogating the right to demonstrations(07.07.1958)

Striking and protesting, recognised as purveyors of social change in the country basically borne from them, are both a scourge and boon. How much so w.....

Tags : Demonstration, freedom of expression, government servant

Supreme Court clears confusions about infant Rajasthan High Court’s competence(07.10.1965)

Fifty years ago the Supreme Court faced the unique dilemma of telling a still ‘young’ Rajasthan High Court to become besotted with its appellate autho.....

Tags : High court, appeal, finality

Drawing distinction between human and animal life(21.03.1968)

Poaching and hunting animals for game has witnessed only a gradual build up in public ire. Animal life is rarely seen as equatable to human life, and .....

Tags : firearm, licence, poaching, public safety

Party partaking in arbitration waives right to object validity(21.02.2002)

By participating in arbitration proceedings without protest, or objection before a court at the initial stage, a party is deemed to have waived its ri.....

Tags : arbitration, jurisdiction, acquiescence, participation, without protest

Supreme Court clears confusions about infant Rajasthan High Court’s competence(07.10.1965)

Fifty years ago the Supreme Court faced the unique dilemma of telling a still ‘young’ Rajasthan High Court to become besotted with its appellate autho.....

Tags : High court, appeal, finality, rajasthan

Giving a constitutional enactment the widest possible meaning(01.11.1954)

It seems prerequisite that any case seeking to send aftershocks into the legal system should have the word Mafatlal in it. Certainly, Mr. Mafatlal her.....

Tags : Income, constitution, interpretation, widest, natural meaning

Warranting appeal from decision of a Single Judge(10.09.1952)

Whether a High Court can sit in appeal against an order passed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India by a Single Judge of the same court has .....

Tags : Single judge, appeal, maintainability, letters patent

Personal laws not disturbed by fundamental rights(24.07.1951)

What could the Bombay High Court have said that stung Finance Minister Arun Jaitley so, leading him to call it “one of the most adverse judgments”. Af.....

Tags : Personal laws, bigamy, fundamental rights, social custom

Protecting ‘morality’: Sparks in the wrong powder keg(30.03.1989)

The Central Board of Film Certification’s trimming of movies to conform to the ‘morals of society’ may occasionally lead to ‘silent’, blurry and somew.....

Tags : Film certification, intolerance, freedom of expression

No bail for those behind money circulation schemes(23.09.2003)

Ponzi schemes have the benefit of being complex in implementation, but easy in description. Such was one scheme run by ‘Job Work Com. Private Limited’.....

Tags : Pyramid scheme, bail, custody

How long does a “caretaker” committee function(07.11.1960)

The Supreme Court of India in 1960 was required to answer whether a municipal committee could continue exercise of its authority after the Act by whic.....

Tags : hyderabad, municipal committee, tenure, repeal, ultra vires

International Cases

A mere link between a claim which engages Article 24(2) of Recast Regulation and one which does not is not sufficient to bring latter within scope of that provision(29.07.2019)

Present appeal is concerned with the interpretation of Article 24(2) of the Brussels I Recast Regulation (Parliament and Council Regulation (EU) of 12.....

Tags : Jurisdiction, Regulation, Applicability

Payment by employer to tax consultants to render assistance to expatriate employees is taxable ‘benefit or advantage’ as contemplated in the definition of ‘gross income’(06.09.2019)

The Appellant, BMW South Africa (Pty) Ltd (BMWSA), is part of the BMW Group (the Group) that manufactures and markets BMW vehicles and conducts worldw.....

Tags : Payment, Tax Consultant, Assessment, Legality

FCC’s ‘Open Internet’ upheld; dissenting judge scathing in remarks(14.06.2016)

A United States Court of Appeals gave further credence to a Federal Communications Commission move in February 2016 to

Tags : Litigation privilege, Documents, Disclosure, Protection

There must be a representation, omission or practice that was likely to mislead consumers in case of deception(24.09.2018)

In facts of present case, SCN was issued to Respondent pursuant to Enquiry Report concluded by Commission. Enquiry was authorized on complaint filed b.....

Tags : Trademark, Infringement, Deceptive marketing

Singapore HC preemptively restrains creditor meeting(10.12.2015)

Singapore High Court granted an order of restraint against creditors of a company in receivership, installing, essentially, a moratorium till the Appl.....

Tags : Singapore, restraint, creditor meeting, preempt

Parties to a probate action cannot simply consent to a solemn form grant in respect of a will without offering of sufficient evidence for Court’s satisfaction(15.10.2019)

In the present probate action, the last will and testament of the late Anka Cvitan (the deceased), who died on 1 September 2013 is sought to be proved.....

Tags : Will, Probate, Grant

Where, there is challenge on totality grounds, severity of sentence imposed on individual count to be assessed in light of its contribution to total effective sentence(08.12.2016)

Appellant appeals against his conviction on the grounds that a miscarriage of justice occurred due to the appellant wrongly pleading guilty. Appellant.....

Tags : Conviction, Sentence, Totality principle

A Court has discretion to take into account time spent in custody and can give credit by either reducing term or backdating sentence(10.09.2019)

Present two appeals against sentence are related and involved the failure to take into account time that, the Appellant spent in custody on remand. Th.....

Tags : Sentence, Imposition, Reduction

When an iPhone is not an iPhone(04.05.2016)

The Beijing Higher People’s Court handed an inconveniently timed verdict rejecting Apple’s application for striking out the trade mark ‘iPhone’ grante.....

Tags : Apple, iphone, trade mark, china

Judicial pension scheme is not based upon individual appointments only; it includes a number of different appointments(16.12.2019)

Issue in present appeal is when time starts to run for a claim by a part-time judge to a pension under the Part-time Workers’ Directive, as applied by.....

Tags : Pension, Unequal treatment, Validity

A claim for indemnification insurance under an insurance contract can only arise when liability to third party in a certain amount has been established(10.12.2019)

The issue in present appeal is whether an insured’s contingent right to claim indemnification under an insurance policy is capable of becoming prescri.....

Tags : Indemnification, Contingent right, Policy

A pre-sentence order cannot be made if, at the time it is made, a sentence of immediate imprisonment is the only appropriate sentencing option(22.01.2019)

Present is a State appeal against the imposition of a pre-sentence order. The appeal is brought pursuant to Section 24(1)(a) of the Criminal Appeals A.....

Tags : Pre-sentence order, Imposition, Validity

Openness is not necessarily a statement about visual qualities of land, nor does it imply freedom from all forms of development(05.02.2020)

The short point in present appeal is whether the Appellant county council, as local planning authority, correctly understood the meaning of the word “.....

Tags : Visual impact, Openness, Planning policies

Homes built for sale to be treated the same way as homes built for lease(21.06.2019)

The Respondent, Xantha Properties 18 (Pty) Ltd, carries on business in the building construction industry. It embarked upon the construction of a prop.....

Tags : Provision, Applicability, Enrolment fee

Japanese whalers hunt over 200 pregnant whales for ‘science’(04.04.2016)

Japanese fishermen’s haul of whales from their recent expedition in the Antarctic was met with an unsurprisingly apoplectic reaction from neighbouring.....

Tags : japan, whaling, scientific research, ban

Duty to secure rights calls for a more proactive role than requirement to respect rights(08.02.2017)

In fact of present case, Appellant lived with his partner for ten years before December 2009. On Christmas Eve, they became engaged. Sadly, Lenny McMu.....

Tags : Scheme, Pension, Eligibility

Carrying out of significant repairs to a vehicle on private property does not entail “use” of vehicle(27.03.2019)

Present appeal is concerned with the interpretation of a policy of motor insurance. The question is whether the policy confers on the insured owner of.....

Tags : Policy, Cover, Statutory requirements

Location of conduct of business of company quintessential to jurisdiction(11.11.2015)

Hearing a petition against the prejudicial conduct of business by a stakeholder in the company, the Hong Kong High Court gave rather a long stretch to.....

Tags : Jurisdiction, location, conduct of business, incorporation

A contributory is a person who is liable to contribute to the property of company on winding up and if there is a surplus is entitled to a distribution(06.12.2017)

Present is an application by Mr Lean brought pursuant to Section 461(1) of the Corporations Act, 2001 for the Court to wind up Banning Holdings Pty Lt.....

Tags : Contributory, Winding up, Grant

Courts cannot be compelled to take a rigorous and technical view of appointment process(02.05.2019)

In present case, the Plaintiffs sought a declaration confirming their appointment as administrators of Traditional Therapy Clinics Ltd (In liq) (Compa.....

Tags : Appointment, Administrators, Declaration

A court may punish contempt of court by committal of the contemnor to prison, or by imposing a fine on the contemnor(19.09.2022)

In present case, on 2 September 2022, present Court convicted the first contemnor, Robert Noel Morrison, (Mr. Morrison Snr.) and the second contemnor,.....

Tags : Contempt, Fine, Imposition

Low shareholder turnout does not prevent the Court from making orders approving a scheme of arrangement(07.04.2022)

On 1 April 2022, Bardoc Gold Ltd moved for orders approving a scheme of arrangement between Bardoc and its shareholders pursuant to Section 411(4), an.....

Tags : Arrangement, Scheme, Approval

Applicant for grant of special leave to appeal must show that there are special circumstances which merit a further appeal to the court(05.09.2022)

Present is an appeal against the refusal by the high court of the Appellant’s application for leave to appeal to that court against his conviction and.....

Tags : Conviction, Leave to appeal, Grant

Leave to appeal must not be given unless the Court is satisfied that the ground has a reasonable prospect of success(26.07.2022)

The Respondent was convicted after trial in the Magistrates Court of one charge of assault occasioning bodily harm and one charge of dangerous driving.....

Tags : Sentence, Imposition, Backdating

Court can make an order under Section 1322(4)(a) of the Corporations Act relieving a person from civil liability provided the person concerned acted honestly(28.01.2022)

The Plaintiff, by way of originating process seeks relief under Section 1322(4)(a) of the Corporations Act, 2001 from compliance with its financial re.....

Tags : Financial reporting, Obligations, Reliefs

An appellate Court may only interfere with the sentencing discretion of the trial court on limited grounds(26.09.2022)

Present appeal is against the substituted sentence of the Northern Cape Division of the High Court, Kimberley (the high court) of the sentence imposed.....

Tags : Sentence, Imposition, Validity

Agreement could be terminated by either party in terms of the legislation(28.10.2022)

The issue in the appeal was whether the Appellant, KeyHealth Medical Scheme (KeyHealth), was entitled to revoke the agreement it had with the Responde.....

Tags : Agreement, Revocation, Permission

Natural as well as juristic persons may hold member’s interests as a trustee, but only in certain circumstances(07.12.2022)

Present appeal is related to the application and interpretation of Sections 29(1) and 29(1A) of the Close Corporation Act, 1984 in the event where a f.....

Tags : Trustees, Juristic persons, Interest

Court can relieve a person from civil liability provided that the person concerned acted honestly(28.01.2022)

The Plaintiff has sought the relief under Section 1322(4)(a) of the Corporations Act, 2001 from compliance with its financial reporting and lodgment o.....

Tags : Compliance with Financial reporting, Civil liability

Burden to prove that ESTA applies in relation to a specific occupier rests on the occupier who invokes the application of the Act(29.04.2022)

The issue in present application for special leave to appeal is whether a community of about 300 people who occupied the Applicant’s property known as.....

Tags : Occupants, Onus, Proof

Likelihood of deception or confusion must be attributable to the resemblance of the marks themselves and not to extraneous matter(26.05.2022)

The Appellant, Open Horizon Ltd, had sought an order interdicting and restraining the Respondent, Carnilinx (Pty) Ltd, from infringing its PACIFIC tra.....

Tags : Infringement, Restraint, Deception

The right to privacy is not sacrosanct, it must be balanced with the rights of other citizens(10.01.2022)

The issue before the present Court was whether the publication of the Facebook posts by Mr. Smuts is protected by the right to freedom of expression. .....

Tags : Publicity, Information, Dissemination

Onus is on the prosecution to prove on a balance of probabilities that it was entitled to a forfeiture order(31.05.2022)

The issue before the SCA concerned the question of whether a Volkswagen 364 Scirocco motor vehicle with registration number FGC 937 MP (the vehicle) r.....

Tags : Unlawful activity, Proof, Onus

State is liable for any delictual or contractual damage or loss caused as a result of any act or omission in connection with any school activity conducted by a public school(13.02.2023)

The Appellant, the MEC of Education, North West, was found liable in terms of Section 60 of the South African Schools Act, 1998 for damages suffered b.....

Tags : Damages, Liability, Provision

Directors did not have the authority to represent the company in the POCA litigation(01.12.2023)

The Appellant (the company) has been in business rescue in terms of Chapter 6 of the Companies Act, 2008. The fourth and fifth respondents on appeal w.....

Tags : BRPs, Directors, Authority

Dismissal of an application for a provisional order of liquidation is appealable(14.04.2023)

The appeal was directed against an order of the high court which dismissed the application by the Appellant for the provisional sequestration of the e.....

Tags : Provisional sequestration, Application, Maintainability

An interlocutory order is not appealable unless it disposes of any issue or any portion of the issue in the main action(22.12.2023)

This appeal is against an order of the KwaZulu-Natal Division of the High Court, which dismissed a point in limine to the effect that the first respon.....

Tags : Appeal, Locus standi, Maintainability

Where a Master admits a claim, it cannot subsequently alter the decision(18.10.2023)

Present appeal emanated from an order of the high court that, the Appellants were not entitled to contest the claims proved by the Eastern Cape Develo.....

Tags : Disposition, Assets, Claim

To maintain suit under Article III of US Constitution, it has to be established that sufficient injury in commercial terms has been caused to complainant(17.11.2023)

This case pits real lawyers against a robot lawyer. Defendant DoNotPay, Inc. (“DNP”), is an online subscription service that touts its robot lawyer’s .....

Tags : Robot lawyer, Real lawyer, DoNotPay Inc., MillerKing, Inc

If the preconditions in Section 45(1)(a) and (b) of Sentencing Act are satisfied, the Court has a discretion, not a duty, to make a spent conviction order(17.08.2023)

The Appellant was convicted in on a charge that, being an occupier of premises, she knowingly permitted those premises to be used for the purpose of t.....

Tags : Discretion, Spent Conviction, Sentence

For a property in a sectional title scheme to be transferred into the name of a purchaser, the body corporate must issue a clearance certificate(02.11.2023)

Present appeal concerns the interpretation of Section 15B(3)(a)(i)(aa) of the Sectional Titles Act, 1986 (the ‘embargo provision’)The appeal is agains.....

Tags : Clearance certificate, Provision, Statutory right

A landlord’s hypothec comes into effect the moment rent is in arrears, and is enforceable against the debtor immediately(29.01.2024)

The Appellant, Ergomode (Pty) Limited (Ergomode), instituted legal proceedings by way of notice of motion in the Mpumalanga Division of the High Court.....

Tags : Business rescue, Hypothec, Perfection

In passing off proceedings, the court must consider all extraneous factors in reaching a conclusion that confusion is likely(01.12.2022)

The dispute was about a shape of a water bottle. Since 2011, Tupperware has been selling a plastic bottle that has the shape of the registered mark, a.....

Tags : Passing off claim, Deception, Likelihood

Section 31 of the Insolvency Act serves as a sword for the liquidator in winding up the insolvent estate, rather than a shield for third parties in subsequent litigation(09.02.2024)

The Appellant, Mr. Chaim Cohen (Mr Cohen), seeks to avoid liability under a deed of suretyship executed in favour of the Respondent, Absa Bank Limited.....

Tags : Surety, Liability, Payment

In executing a warrant, SARS officials may search anything on the premises identified in the warrant, if they suspect that it contains relevant material(05.03.2024)

The appeal emanated from the High Court and was launched by the first appellant Mr. Kapeel Bechan (Mr Bechan) who is the sole director of the second A.....

Tags : Search, Premises, Warrant

Court can make a winding up order on the just and equitable ground by reason of mismanagement or lack of confidence in the conduct and management of the company's affairs(01.07.2022)

By originating process which was amended on 14 February 2022, the Plaintiff seeks orders under the Corporations Act ,2001 for the reinstatement of Inf.....

Tags : Winding up, Reinstatement, Grant

To avoid multiplicity of proceedings and unnecessary expense, Court will in general order the joinder of parties(05.09.2023)

The issue raised in present case is whether it was open to present Court to enter into the merits and make an order on appeal, absent the joinder of c.....

Tags : Parties, Joinder, Necessity

An application for a request for further particulars is purely interlocutory(19.04.2024)

In present case, the Respondent launched divorce proceedings in the regional court. In addition to defending the matter, the appellant instituted a co.....

Tags : Spousal maintenance, Particular, Furnishing of

Requirements for a claim based on unjust enrichment are that, defendant must be enriched, Plaintiff must be impoverished(04.04.2024)

The Appellants appeal against the judgment of the High Court in terms of which they were, ordered to pay the Respondent, Nedbank Limited (Nedbank) the.....

Tags : Payment, Direction, Legality

To succeed in obtaining relief in terms of Section 163 of Companies Act, the applicant must prove to the court that the relevant conduct complained was of oppressive or unfairly prejudicial(28.02.2024)

Present litigation emanates from an acrimonious relationship between two directors and shareholders of a small private company. The applicant, who is .....

Tags : Powers, Director, Conduct

Continued provision of child care by registered person to any child may expose such child to a risk of harm(01.09.2016)

Appellant appeals against suspension dated 5 August 2016. The key event leading to the imposition of a statutory suspension was that on 29 June 2016, .....

Tags : Risk of harm, Suspension, Investigation

If Police Cannot Lawfully Arrest and Detain a Person for a Relatively Short Time, Ability of Police to Perform their Duty Would be Severely Hampered(15.02.2017)

Four appellants were part of a larger group of claimants, but it was agreed before the Court of Appeal that their cases should be treated as test case.....

Tags : Detention, Validity, Police, Power

Nestle’s KitKat trade mark ambitions hit sleeping policeman(25.01.2016)

A High Court in the United Kingdom declined granting Nestle trademark over the distinctiveness in the shape of its four-fingered chocolate bar, ‘Kit K.....

Tags : Nestle, kit kat, four finger, shape

Olympus’ ‘3D’ mark rejected(17.12.2015)

The General Court of the European Court of Justice dismissed an application by Olympus Medical Systems to register the mark, ‘3D’. The Court concurred.....

Tags : Ecj, Olympus, trade mark, 3d

Court would lean against a construction of legislation which produces absurd or unworkable results(12.01.2022)

Present appeal concerns the extent of the “right to manage” conferred by Chapter 1 of Part 2 of the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act, 2002 (“the 20.....

Tags : Management, Statutory Right, Premises

If provision gave no power to grant permission in form described, then, there is no valid grant(03.07.2019)

Present appeal concerns the permitted uses of a retail store in Streatham in the area of the London Borough of Lambeth (“the Council”). Planning permi.....

Tags : Planning permission, Grant, Legality

While calculating limitation period in a midnight deadline case, there is complete undivided day following the expiry of deadline which has to be included in the same(21.05.2021)

The Appellants are the present trustees of a Trust (the “Trust”). They replaced the Respondents. Further the Trust had a share in a company called Cat.....

Tags : Midnight deadline, Limitation period

A party who had been deprived of the use of his or her capital for a period of time has suffered a loss and did not need to establish special proof of his or her damages(19.05.2022)

The appeal was about two companies, namely Houtbosplaas (Pty) Ltd (Houtbosplaas) and TBS Alpha Beleggings (Pty) Ltd (TBS Alpha) suing their erstwhile .....

Tags : Payment, Funds, Interest

To extend the tender validity period, the consent of all the participants to the tender process is required(03.06.2022)

In March 2020, the Appellant, the City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality (the Municipality), published an invitation to tender under reference P.....

Tags : Tender, Validity period, Consent

A bank which gives a performance guarantee must honour that guarantee according to its terms(13.11.2020)

Appeal was filed by the Joint Venture between Aveng (Africa) Pty (Ltd) and Strabag International Gmbh (the Joint Venture) against the order of the Hig.....

Tags : Beneficiary, Performance guarantee, Payment

EU citizen can claim equal treatment in respect of social assistance only if his or her residence in the territory of that member state complies with the conditions of the Directive(01.12.2021)

The appeal concerns the compatibility with EU law of statutory provisions governing eligibility for various non-contributory benefits which were inser.....

Tags : EU law, Statutory provisions, Benefits

Once a business rescue plan is accepted, it will be implemented by the business rescue practitioner on the terms stipulated therein(28.04.2023)

The issue before the Supreme Court was whether in business rescue proceedings, Section 153(4) of the Companies Act, 2008 is to be applied after a bind.....

Tags : Business rescue, Proceedings, Offer

Court cannot release an offender on a supervision order unless satisfied, on the balance of probabilities, that the offender will substantially comply with the standard conditions of the order(28.08.2023)

Present is a contravention hearing under the High Risk Serious Offenders Act, 2020 (HRSO Act) in respect of the Respondent, Edward Latimer. As at the .....

Tags : Supervision order, Release, Conditions

Discrimination on grounds of religious belief and political opinion is unlawful(17.12.2018)

The claimant was employed by the Respondent on a regular but not formal basis from March 2016 until 16 May 2016, on which latter date he signed a cont.....

Tags : Discrimination, Termination, Compensation

Prescription begins to run, when the creditor has the minimum facts necessary to institute action(04.10.2023)

The matter concerned the prescription of a claim which Mr. and Mrs. Mokhethi (the Respondents) had instituted against Mr. and Mrs. Stemmet (the appell.....

Tags : Prescription, Claim, Defects

A mark can be opposed or cancelled, if it is identical to or similar to a trade mark which is already registered(14.12.2023)

The applicant, a Mexican company which traded in many countries including South Africa, was the proprietor of the impugned mark. It was registered in .....

Tags : Leave to appeal, Special circumstances, Existence

Order under Section 1322(4)(c) of the Corporations Act can be passed if the person to be relieved from civil liability acted honestly(09.01.2024)

In present matter, on 8 December 2023, the Plaintiff, Enova Mining Ltd (Enova), filed an originating process seeking orders under Section 1322(4)(a) o.....

Tags : Liability, Provision, Applicability

Court has power under Section 25(9) of the Supreme Court Act, to appoint a receiver where it appears to be just and convenient(20.12.2023)

In facts of present case, the first Plaintiff, Jennifer Elizabeth Low, was appointed as liquidator of the second plaintiff, Midwest Marine Pty Ltd (Li.....

Tags : Appointment, Liquidator, Power

Reliance on headings and explanatory notes, when classifying goods must be understood as providing explanations and guidance; they were not intended to override or contradict legislation(09.10.2023)

The appeal revolved around the classification of imported bicycle parts destined for assembly and the related customs duty payable on such imports. Th.....

Tags : Import, Product, Classification

Imposition of a life sentence is not to be departed from ‘lightly and for flimsy reasons which could not withstand scrutiny’(14.03.2024)

The order of the high court was substituted with an order dismissing the appeal against the sentence imposed by the regional court, and reinstated the.....

Tags : Life imprisonment, Imposition, Legality

Process of interpretation should not be divorced from the circumstances surrounding the contract(03.07.2024)

In present matter, Phoenix Salt instituted an application in the Gauteng Division of the High Court, Johannesburg (the high court) to claim payment of.....

Tags : Payment, Enforcement, Right

ECJ keeps door open for deporting asylum seekers(08.03.2016)

If the exodus of asylum seekers from war torn countries into Europe was not a handful, Member States of the European Union are now grasping with the m.....

Tags : Pakistan, safe third country, international protection

A divided legislature, now a divided court(22.03.2016)

“The judgment is affirmed by an equally divided Court”, screams the blankly white sheet of paper announcing the United States Supreme Court’s decision.....

Tags : usa, supreme court, deadlock

ECHR derides pre-trial detention in Russia(24.03.2016)

The European Court of Human Rights rejected the Russian Government’s application to strike part of the case against alleged unjust pre-trial detention.....

Tags : echr, russia, pre-trial detention

ECHR derides pre-trial detention in Russia(24.03.2016)

The European Court of Human Rights rejected the Russian Government’s application to strike part of the case against alleged unjust pre-trial detention.....

Tags : echr, russia, pre-trial detention

Victim’s entitlement to compensation measured by reference to the law of state of accident, routes to recovery provided by Directives he or she invokes(03.08.2016)

In present case, Respondent, a United Kingdom resident, was on holiday in Greece. Walking along the verge of a road, she was struck from behind by a v.....

Tags : Compensation, Liability, Jurisdiction

There shall be no discrimination on ground of sex either directly, or indirectly by reference in particular to marital or family status(10.08.2016)

Appellant was registered at birth as a man. From 1991, Appellant began to live as a woman. Appellant applied for a state retirement pension, on the fo.....

Tags : Pension, Retirement, Eligibility

Apple: Welfare authority in a corporate veil?(22.02.2016)

Apple’s recent refusal to unlock an iDevice of persons suspected to have terrorist links by the United States government set off as much a furore as i.....

Tags : Apple, decrypt, iphone, terror links

Employer 'may' make a payment in lieu of notice to the employee giving the employer the choice whether or not to make the payment(21.09.2017)

In the facts of present case, the claimant worked as a farm labourer for the respondent company, picking mushrooms at its premises, from 13 December 2.....

Tags : Poor attendance, Dismissal, Legality

Summary judgment should be awarded only in clearest of cases, where one party can demonstrate that, question will certainly be resolved in their favour(20.10.2017)

The primary judge granted summary judgment to the Deputy Commissioner of Taxation in two actions brought against the Appellants. The actions had been .....

Tags : Assessment, Validity, Estoppel

Police constables has right to bring proceedings before Employment Tribunals in order to challenge discrimination by chief officers and responsible officers(25.10.2017)

Present appeal concerns the directly effective right of police officers under EU law to have the principle of equal treatment applied to them. The que.....

Tags : Police officer, Rights, Equal Treatment

A case for collusion can be based on inference(10.01.2018)

In instant case, the two Respondents, Tourvest Holdings (Pty) Ltd ("Tourvest") and Trigon Travel (Pty) Ltd ("Trigon"), have filed exceptions to the Co.....

Tags : Tender, Issuance, Prices, Fixation, Collusion

Issues once decided cannot be repeatedly re-ventilated and reconsidered(08.11.2016)

In present case, application by birth mother that, decision which was reached by Honorable Judge Singleton QC in August 2015 as to with whom this chil.....

Tags : Child, Custody, Application

Relevant Court to make the application for a summons is Supreme Court of Western Australia in its General Division and not the Court of Appeal division(01.03.2018)

Present is an application by the Respondent for leave pursuant to Order 10 Rule 7 of the Rules of the Supreme Court 1971 (WA) (Rules) to serve a 'mean.....

Tags : Means Inquiry, Application, Maintainability

Olympus’ ‘3D’ mark rejected(17.12.2015)

The General Court of the European Court of Justice

Tags : Compliant Referral, Tacit initiation, Validity

Applicant in any proceedings under the Proceeds of Crime Act bears onus of proving matters necessary to establish grounds for making the order applied for(14.06.2019)

Present is an application by the Commissioner of the Australian Federal Police pursuant to Section 49 of the Proceeds of Crime Act, 2002 for the court.....

Tags : Forfeiture order, Proceeds, Conditions

Let’s not play, Sony(25.01.2016)

The United States Patent and Trademark Office put to bed Sony’s application to register a trade mark in the prhase ‘Let’s Play’. Previously rejected f.....

Tags : Sony, playstation, lets play, trade mark, us

EPA’s Clean Power Plan suffers setback(09.02.2016)

The United States Supreme Court took the steam out of the Government’s Clean Power Plan halting enforcement of the same. It stayed the “Carbon Polluti.....

Tags : Paris, clean power, carbon emission, supreme court

Liability in tort, delict or quasi-delict can only arise, if a causal connection can be established between damage and event in which that damage originates(21.03.2018)

In facts of present case, between May 2005 and February 2009, Mr. Mukhtar Ablyazov was the chairman and controlling shareholder of the claimant, a ban.....

Tags : Conspiratorial agreement, Damages, Jurisdiction

A maintenance order had the same legal consequences which flowed from an order made in a civil action(21.01.2022)

The appeal stemmed from the judgment of the High Court, the court made a declaratory order to the effect that the maintenance obligations contained in.....

Tags : Maintenance order, Prescription Act, Applicability

Deeming provision had the effect of notionally separating the supply of services from the supply of goods, when in fact they were not separate supplies(03.04.2020)

Present appeal concerns the proper interpretation and application of Section 8(15) of the Value Added Tax Act 89 of 1991, in the context of a single s.....

Tags : Goods, Supply, Tax, Payment

If the Reserve Bank is satisfied that contraventions occurred, it may ultimately declare the attached funds forfeit to the State(20.07.2021)

In present matter, on 15 June 2017 the Appellant, the South African Reserve Bank (the Reserve Bank) issued a blocking order against two bank accounts .....

Tags : Provisions, Contravention, Blocking order

Court can make an order relieving a person from civil liability for a broad range of contraventions if the person concerned acted honestly and no substantial injustice is caused to any person(15.07.2021)

In facts of present case, on 13 May 2021, the Plaintiff, Jit Sun Investments Pte Ltd (Jit Sun Investments), filed an originating process seeking order.....

Tags : Deregistered Company, Reinstatement, Registration

Constructive trust rests in civil law on a claim for breach of fiduciary duty and does not rest on any aspect of criminal law(03.11.2021)

Mr. Robert Faichney and Mr. David Perrin were directors of Vantis Tax Ltd ("VTL"). During this time, Mr. Faichney and Mr. Perrin ("the directors") exp.....

Tags : Cheating, Public revenue, Secret profits

In order to avoid liability under Section of COIDA, onus of satisfying the Court is on employer(04.03.2021)

In present case, On 5 April 2017 the Appellant, Ms Catherine Churchill, went to work as usual at the offices of the first Respondent, the Premier of 4.....

Tags : Damages, Compensation, Entitlement

Function of Court is to determine whether there is a genuine dispute, Courts are not expected to undertake an extended inquiry or to weigh the merits of the dispute(27.02.2020)

The Plaintiffs filed an application pursuant to Section 459G and Section 459H of the Corporations Act, 2001 to set aside a statutory demand served by .....

Tags : Dispute, Existence, Statutory demand, Validity

High Court would have jurisdiction over matters specified in Section 62(2) of Competition Act, 1998, unless such jurisdiction was specifically and expressly ousted(08.04.2021)

Present is an appeal against a decision of the High Court, in terms of which it dismissed an application under Rule 30 of the Uniform Rules , brought .....

Tags : Provision, Applicability, Jurisdiction

A scheme of arrangement is used to re-organise a Company in a manner which will be binding on its members(22.03.2021)

The Plaintiff, Piedmont Lithium Limited (Piedmont), is an Australian public company listed on the official list of the Australian Securities Exchange .....

Tags : Scheme, Approval, Provisions

Contempt of a court order can be issued against the party when the breach is both wilful and mala fide(27.05.2020)

Present is an appeal against the judgment of the High Court, Pretoria in which she declared the first Appellant, (the City) and the second Appellant, .....

Tags : Interim interdict, Contempt, Prohibition

Discretion to make a spent conviction order should be regarded as of an exceptional character(07.05.2021)

The Appellant was convicted on 27 October 2020 of breach of bail in Kalgoorlie Magistrates Court. She was fined $100 and ordered to pay costs. The App.....

Tags : Spent conviction, Entitlement, Hardship

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Newly Amended Triple Talaq Bill Passed In Lok Sabha(27.12.2018)

The Lok Sabha has passed the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill 2018 in short ‘triple talaq’ bill in the ongoing winter session. T.....

Tags : Triple talaq, Bill, Amendment

SFO could not use the power in Section 2(3) of the 1987 Act to direct foreign companies to produce documents held outside the UK(05.02.2021)

The appellant, KBR, Inc, is a company incorporated in the USA. It does not have any fixed place of business in UK, and has never carried on business i.....

Tags : Extra-territorial effect, international law, Concept of Comity

President of India gives assent on amendments introduced to the Indian Stamp Act, 1899(21.02.2019)

The President of India, gave his assent to the proposed amendments in Indian Stamp Act, 1899. The amendment aims to rationalise and harmonise the syst.....

Tags : Amendment, Stamp duty, President, Assent

RBI Rationalised External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) Policy(27.04.2018)

In light of requests received from corporates and other entities and in administering the ECB regime, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided, in cons.....

Tags : Investment, Policy, Rationalisation

Set off of opposing costs orders is not affected by Qualified One-way Costs Shifting ("QOCS"), essentially because set-off is not a type of enforcement(06.10.2021)

Present appeal relates to the construction and effect of a procedural rule in relation to the costs of legal proceedings that applies to all personal .....

Tags : Cost, Legal proceedings, Applicability

New Policy for Overseas Borrowings introduced(08.02.2019)

Reserve Bank of India (RBI), in consultation with the Government of India (GoI), decides to rationalize the framework for External Commercial Borrowin.....

Tags : Policy, Overseas Borrowings, Rationalization

Cabinet approves Ordinance to set up a New Delhi International Arbitration Centre(28.02.2019)

In order to make India a hub of institutionalised arbitration, Union Government has approved promulgation of an Ordinance for establishing New Delhi I.....

Tags : Arbitration Centre, Ordinance, Approval

RBI directs daily reporting of individual transactions by banks under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS)(12.04.2018)

In order to improve monitoring and to ensure compliance with the LRS limits, RBI has decided to put in place a daily reporting system by authorised de.....

Tags : Scheme, Transaction, Daily Reporting

Supreme Court Approves Witness Protection Scheme, 2018(05.12.2018)

Supreme Court has approved the draft prepared by Centre on Witness Protection Scheme, 2018. In furtherance of approval, Apex Court has directed the Un.....

Tags : Scheme, Approval, Witness protection

Good samaritans protected by SC, government guidelines – in theory(30.03.2016)

The Supreme Court allowed a petition seeking affirmation of the recently released central government guidelines for the protection of good samaritans......

Tags : good samaritan, examination, protection

Central Government Launches BHARAT QR Code for Encouraging Digital Payments(20.02.2017)

The Central Government has recently launched Bharat QR code, a Quick Response (QR) code to enable digital payments without card swiping machines. This.....

Tags : QR code, Launch, Digital payments

A provision of subordinate legislation which results in a breach of a Convention right must be disregarded, if it is possible to do so without affecting the statutory scheme(13.11.2019)

On 9 November 2016, present Court handed down judgment in the series of cases collectively reported as R (Carmichael) v Secretary of State for Work an.....

Tags : Housing benefit, Provision, Applicability

Section 139(1)(c) of the Constitution imposes no obligation on the provincial executive to pass an interim budget, when it dissolves the council(24.12.2021)

The issue before the SCA was whether the administrator appointed in terms of Section 139(1)(c) of the Constitution had the power to approve the 2020/2.....

Tags : Annual budget, Power, Approval

The appointment of an interim administrator will only be made if there is sufficient reason to do so(24.06.2021)

In present matter, an application is made on behalf of the first and second Plaintiffs seeking an order appointing them as the joint administrators of.....

Tags : Interim administrator, Appointment, Entitlement

Lok Sabha passes Negotiable Instruments (Amendment) Bill, 2017(23.07.2018)

In order to reduce undue delay in final resolution of cheque dishonour cases and to provide relief to payees of dishonoured cheques, Parliament has pa.....

Tags : Bill, Amendment, Cheque bounce, Compensation

Ministry of Women and Child Development links Portal 'SHe-Box' to central/ state ministries and districts for speedy disposal of cases(22.11.2018)

The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) has linked SHe-Box, the online portal to report complaints of Sexual Harassment at Workplace, to al.....

Tags : She-box, Linkage, Complaint, Redressal

Court has the power to interfere with the valuer’s decision in review proceedings(09.12.2021)

The primary issue before the SCA is when parties agree to refer a matter to an expert valuer, whether the valuer is legally permitted to unilaterally .....

Tags : Valuation, Alteration, Proceedings

Application for declaratory relief to validate trading in securities issued without a valid cleansing prospectus can be allowed where no blatant or flagrant disregard of obligations(10.12.2021)

In present case, on 18 November 2021, the Plaintiff, Arizona Lithium Ltd (Arizona), filed an originating process seeking orders under Section 1322(4)(.....

Tags : Trading, Securities, Prospectus

Supreme Court allows Live streaming of Court proceedings(26.09.2018)

In a landmark verdict, Supreme Court declared case proceedings of “constitutional importance having an impact on the public at large would be live str.....

Tags : Proceedings, Live-streaming, Public interest

In exercising the discretion to grant relief under Section 1322(4)(a) Corporations Act, 2001, a relevant factor is the promptness with which the Plaintiff has sought to remedy the irregularity(10.05.2022)

The plaintiff, Delecta Limited (Delecta), by way of originating process seeks relief under Section 1322(4)(a) of the Corporations Act, 2001 relating t.....

Tags : Cleansing notice, Contravention, Provision

DGFT simplifies the process of levying Composition Fee for Export Obligation Extension(01.03.2023)

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has notified amended rules for implementing all PRC (Policy Relaxation Committee) decisions regarding .....

Tags : Composition Fee, Procedure, Simplification

RBI issues advisory to banks to ensure the presence of two Whole Time Directors(25.10.2023)

RBI advises banks to ensure the presence of at least two Whole Time Directors (WTDs), including the MD and CEO, on their Boards. The number of WTDs sh.....

Tags : Appointment, Time Director, Board

CERT-In issues “Guidelines on Information Security Practices” for Government Entities for Safe and Trusted Internet(30.06.2023)

To address the goal of safe cyberspace, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has released guidelines on information security practice.....

Tags : Security Practices, Internet, Guidelines

The discretion to impose a sentence cannot be appropriately exercised, if the magistrate is under a misapprehension as to what conduct constitutes the offence(15.02.2022)

Present is an appeal against sentence. On 4 January 2022, the Appellant appeared in the Magistrates Court and pleaded guilty to three offences of fail.....

Tags : Direction, Compliance, Sentence

Ministry of Corporate Affairs notifies penalty for non-compliance with NFRA Rules(17.06.2022)

Ministry of Corporate Affairs has notified that, the non-compliance with the National Financial Reporting Authority Rules (NFRA), 2018 would attract p.....

Tags : Penalty, Non-compliance, NFRA Rules

Central Government announces Foreign Trade Policy, 2023(31.03.2023)

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, launched the Foreign Trade Policy 2023 saying that, it is dynamic and has been kept open ended to accommodate.....

Tags : FTP, Announcement, Changes

Payment obligation is only applicable as long as the land lease remained valid(05.08.2021)

Appeal is against impugned order of High Court, which upheld an application brought by Capital Propfund 4 (Pty) Ltd, for an order declaring a leases a.....

Tags : Leases assignment, Agreement, Ownership rights

Grant of probate in solemn form cannot be made simply by consent of the parties(23.07.2021)

The Plaintiff commenced present action by writ for proof of a will in solemn form. The Plaintiff seeks an order that, the last will and testament exec.....

Tags : Probate, solemn form, Grant

Ministry of Information and Broadcasting approves Comprehensive “Digital Advertisement Policy, 2023”(10.11.2023)

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has approved a path breaking "Digital Advertisement Policy, 2023 to enable and empower the Central Bureau.....

Tags : Advertisement Policy, Digital Media, Approval

Leave to appeal must not be granted, unless the court is satisfied that the ground has a reasonable prospect of succeeding(19.09.2022)

The Appellant lodged an appeal against the decision by a magistrate to convict the Appellant of an offence contrary to Section 218(b) of the Planning .....

Tags : Charge, Simple offence, Conviction

Cabinet approves the incentive scheme for promotion of RuPay Debit Cards and low-value BHIM-UPI transactions(11.01.2023)

Cabinet Committee of Economic Affairs headed by Prime Minister has approved the incentive scheme for promotion of RuPay Debit Cards and low-value BHIM.....

Tags : Incentive scheme, Approval, RuPay Debit Cards

Cabinet approves the incentive scheme for promotion of RuPay Debit Cards and low-value BHIM-UPI transactions(11.01.2023)

Cabinet Committee of Economic Affairs headed by Prime Minister has approved the incentive scheme for promotion of RuPay Debit Cards and low-value BHIM.....

Tags : Incentive scheme, Approval, RuPay Debit Cards

Cabinet approves the incentive scheme for promotion of RuPay Debit Cards and low-value BHIM-UPI transactions(11.01.2023)

Cabinet Committee of Economic Affairs headed by Prime Minister has approved the incentive scheme for promotion of RuPay Debit Cards and low-value BHIM.....

Tags : Incentive scheme, Approval, RuPay Debit Cards

Cabinet approves Terms of Reference for the Sixteenth Finance Commission(29.11.2023)

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, has approved the Terms of Reference for the Sixteenth Finance Commission. The 16th Finance Commission.....

Tags : Terms of Reference, Approval, Finance Commission

Accused cannot be convicted of the charge unless the State has proven the accused's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt(30.03.2022)

The prosecution's case against the accused was that he entered into a bail undertaking on 25 August 2021 and that he was granted a bail extension on 1.....

Tags : Bail, Undertaking, Appearance

RBI simplifies the application process for registration of Core Investment Companies(10.04.2023)

The Reserve Bank has undertaken a comprehensive review of the system of processing of applications for registration as Core Investment Companies (CICs.....

Tags : Application process, Registration, CICs

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology proposes rules to enable Aadhaar authentication by entities other than Government Ministries and Departments(20.04.2023)

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has proposed rules to enable Aadhaar authentication by entities other than Government Minis.....

Tags : Aadhaar authentication, Rules, Proposal

Central Board of Direct Taxes amends the Income-tax Rules, 1962 for faster resolution of disputes in terms of tax treaties(06.05.2020)

The Central Board of Direct Taxes amends the Income-tax Rules, 1962 aiming to speed-up dispute resolution and settle cases of multinational corporatio.....

Tags : Rules, Amendment, Dispute resolution

RBI issues Master Direction on Commercial Paper and Non-Convertible Debentures(03.01.2024)

RBI issues Master Direction on Commercial Paper and Non-Convertible Debentures of original or initial maturity upto one year) Directions, 2024.The Dir.....

Tags : Directions, Issuance, CP and NCD

Every disposition made after the commencement of the winding-up is void, unless the court had ordered otherwise(13.10.2022)

The appeal addressed the remuneration of fees of business rescue practitioners in respect of work performed after an application to convert business r.....

Tags : BRP, Payment, Validity

Government amends Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy for curbing opportunistic acquisitions of Indian companies(17.04.2020)

The Government of India has reviewed the extant FDI policy for curbing opportunistic takeovers/acquisitions of Indian companies due to the current COV.....

Tags : Investment, FDI policy, Amendment

RBI reviews instructions relating to interest on overdue domestic deposits(02.07.2021)

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued the review of instructions on Interest on overdue domestic deposits. RBI’s decision to allow banks to offer the.....

Tags : Interest, Deposit, Instruction

Impermissible disclosure of confidential information is no less impermissible because information is passed on in confidence, or “off the record”(19.10.2016)

Claim by Ingenious Media and Mr McKenna was brought by way of an application for judicial review, it was a straightforward claim for breach of a duty .....

Tags : Information, Disclosure, Permissibility

Court’s discretion to determine that by whom and to what extent the costs of proceedings are to be paid must be exercised judicially(25.01.2018)

In facts of present case, the Respondent is the operator of a caravan park. The Appellants and the Respondent entered into a tenancy agreement in resp.....

Tags : Cost, Payment, Validity

Court has power to extend time where statutory pre-requisites are met but power must be exercised having regard to interests of all parties affected(16.03.2020)

The Plaintiffs seek relief under Section 1322(4)(d) of the Corporations Act, 2001 from compliance with financial reporting and lodgement obligations .....

Tags : Financial reporting, Time, Extension

It is necessary to establish true nature of investments complained about before any final conclusions are reached, including questions related to compensation(30.04.2021)

The central issue in present matter is whether the Ombud for Financial Services (the Ombud), established in terms of Section 20 of the Financial Advis.....

Tags : Ombud, Financial Services, Compensation

Disclosure for the purpose of an investigation or identification of wrongdoers is excluded from Section 42(1)(c) of RICA(04.04.2023)

The Appellant was an online store trading in corporate gifts and clothing. As a result of the nature of the business, it fell victim to a type of inte.....

Tags : Information, Disclosure, Provisions

CBDT launches e-portal for filing complaints regarding tax evasion(12.01.2021)

The Central Board of Direct Taxes has launched an automated dedicated e-portal on the e-filing website of the Department to receive and process compla.....

Tags : Tax evasion, E-portal, Launch

Income Tax Department set to launch new, taxpayer-friendly e-filing Portal(05.06.2021)

The Income Tax Department is set to launch its new e-filing portal on 7th June, 2021 that is today. Department introduces Several New Features. The ne.....

Tags : ITR, Portal, Launch

When a corporate trustee enters into external administration, the company's right of indemnity and accompanying equitable lien over the assets of the trust survives the appointment(18.01.2023)

The Plaintiffs, Kimberley Stuart Wallman and Gregory Paul Quin (collectively, the Liquidators) are the liquidators of Goldeagle Nominees Pty Ltd (Gold.....

Tags : Corporate trustee, Right of indemnity,

Central Government Announces Vehicle Scrapping Policy(18.03.2021)

Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari announced the Vehicle Scrapping Policy. The policy aims to reduce population of old and d.....

Tags : Vehicle, Scrapping Policy, Announcement

Unless the court otherwise directs, an originating process must be supported by an affidavit stating the facts in support of the process(10.05.2023)

Matthew Hartland (Plaintiff) was employed as a carpenter/concreter by Togail Na Heireann Pty Ltd. On 21 May, 2020, he attended a site controlled and o.....

Tags : Damages, Personal injuries, Evidence

Prime Minister launches digital payment solution e-RUPI(02.08.2021)

Prime Minister launched digital payment solution e-RUPI, a cashless and contactless instrument for digital payment. The e-RUPI is a digital voucher wh.....

Tags : Digital payments, e-RUPI, Launch

Government notifies concessions under the Vehicle Scrapping Policy(07.10.2021)

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued a Notification 720(E) dated 5th October, 2021, in the Gazette of India, which shall come into f.....

Tags : Scrapping Policy, Vehicles, Notification

Central Government exempts certain non-residents from furnishing ITR(11.10.2021)

The Central Government exempts certain class of persons, subject to the conditions, from the requirement of furnishing a return of income under sub-se.....

Tags : ITR, Exemption, Non-residents

In absence of a Parole Board report, Supreme Court’s ability to substitute the sentence of the high court with its own sentence is constrained(16.03.2023)

Present was an appeal against a reconsideration of an indeterminate sentence imposed in terms of Section 286B of the Criminal Procedure Act, 1977. The.....

Tags : Sentence, Imposition, Reconsideration

Attorney is entitled to move single application for the removal of their name from the roll of attorneys and their admission as an advocate(14.12.2020)

In present matter, the Respondents had all been admitted and enrolled as attorneys and wished to be advocates. They relied on Section 115 of the Legal.....

Tags : Enrolment, Legal practitioner, Right

A statement of claim must state the material facts to support the claim for relief, but not the evidence by which those facts are to be proved(06.01.2020)

In present case, on 20 December 2019, the application filed by the Defendant, Cutmere Pty Ltd, to strike out part of the statement of claim. The appli.....

Tags : Pleadings, Paragraphs, Striking off

Council’s disciplinary functions are not limited to instances relating to criminal conviction; it is the Council’s duty to act against conduct that is improper, unethical(15.01.2021)

In present matter, on 25 November 2014, the Respondent, Dr. David Grieve, appeared before the professional conduct committee (the committee) of the fi.....

Tags : Council, Jurisdiction, Disciplinary proceedings

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology notifies the incentive scheme for promotion of RuPay Debit cards and low-value BHIM-UPI transactions (P2M)(17.12.2021)

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister has approved an incentive scheme to promote RuPayDebit cards and low-value [uptoRs. 2,000) BHIM-UPI t.....

Tags : Digital transaction, Promotion, Scheme

Central Government reduces Excise Duty on Petrol and Diesel on the eve of Diwali(03.11.2021)

Government of India has taken a significant decision slashing Central Excise Duty on Petrol and Diesel by Rs. 5 and Rs. 10 respectively. Prices of pet.....

Tags : Duty, Reduction, Petrol and Diesel

ECGC introduces new scheme providing export credit risk insurance cover up to 90% for small exporters(26.07.2022)

Export Credit Guarantee Corporation (ECGC) has introduced a new scheme to provide enhanced export credit risk insurance cover to the extent of 90% to .....

Tags : Insurance cover, Scheme, Small exporters

It is necessary to make a restriction order, when Court is satisfied that, a person is a high risk serious offender(25.02.2022)

In present case, On 25 November 2021, the State of Western Australia applied for a restriction order in respect of the Respondent, Jason Guy Hapke, un.....

Tags : Protection, Community, High-risk offender

In order to be eligible for declaratory relief, shares must not have been suspended from trading for more than five days in the previous 12 months(22.03.2022)

In present matter, on 1 March 2022, the Plaintiff, Buddy Technologies Limited (Buddy Technologies), filed an originating process seeking orders under .....

Tags : Shares, Sale, Cleansing prospectus

Prime Minister launches National Logistics Policy(17.09.2022)

Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi launched the National Logistics Policy. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister said that India is emerging as.....

Tags : Policy, Launch, Logistics

The Trustee has an express power to vary the trusts created(24.06.2022)

By an originating motion filed on 17 May 2022, the Trustee seeks a direction from the court pursuant to Section 92 of the Trustees Act, 1962 (WA), tha.....

Tags : Power, Trustee, Creation

A court could not take note of prescription of its own accord. A party had to invoke prescription(09.09.2021)

The Appellant (Mr. Jugwanth) claimed fees arising from a contract where he represented the Respondent (MTN) in matters involving the Commission for Me.....

Tags : Claim, Prescription, Invocation

‘Joint enterprise’ Chan Wing-Siu principle takes a turn(18.02.2016)

The British Supreme Court heard appeals against the application of the Chan Wing-Siu principle in establishing the guilt and conviction of the Appel.....

Tags : Criminal, joint enterprise, foresight, intent

US Court of Appeal holds sequence of yoga poses not copyrightable(08.10.2015)

A Court of Appeal in the United States of America ruled that the sequence used in ‘hot yoga’ classes was a process intended to improve people's health.....

Tags : Copyright, yoga, hot, choreographic

Apple loses patent battle for mobile processors but pays less than expected(16.10.2015)

A jury in Wisconsin has found Apple guilty of infringing patents owned by Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, or WARF. It awarded WARF $234 million .....

Tags : Apple, patent, lose, warf, processor, iphone, ipad, million, damages

Prime Minister launches National Logistics Policy(17.09.2022)

Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi launched the National Logistics Policy. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister said that India is emerging as.....

Tags : Policy, Launch, Logistics

Centre launches framework for safeguarding and protecting consumer interest from fake and deceptive reviews in e-commerce(21.11.2022)

The Department of Consumer Affairs launched the framework for safeguarding and protecting consumer interest from fake and deceptive reviews in e-comme.....

Tags : E-commerce, Deceptive review, Safeguard

Hurtful or not, free speech is free(22.12.2015)

The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled Section 2(a) of the Lanham (Trademark) Act,

Tags : Settlement Scheme, Launch, Contractual Disputes

Central Government approves E- Vehicle policy(15.03.2024)

The Union Government has approved a scheme to promote India as a manufacturing destination so that e-vehicles (EV) with the latest technology can be m.....

Tags : Policy, Approval, E-vehicles

Court of Appeal (England and Wales) dismisses claim against VISA as time barred(05.08.2015)

In a case involving claims of unlawful restriction of competition, the Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal against summary judgment. It upheld the fin.....

Tags : Competition, limitation, england and wales, visa

Release of goods for free circulation under a duty suspension arrangement can constitute unauthorised use of trademark(16.07.2015)

The European Court of Justice held in a preliminary ruling that goods placed under a duty suspension arrangement are regarded as imported and the trad.....

Tags : Trademark, duty suspension, use, in trade

Money Laundering Law Prevails Over Bankruptcy Act, Insolvency Code Rules Delhi High Court(02.04.2019)

Delhi High Court in a recent judgment observed that, Money Laundering law prevails over Bankruptcy Act and Insolvency Code, when it comes to attachmen.....

Tags : Property, Attachment, Third party rights

Notaries and lawyers exempt from disclosure scheme in Canadian tax law(03.06.2016)

Canada’s Supreme Court held unconstitutional tax provisions relating to request for information by the Revenue Agency in the assessment of tax payable.....

Tags : search and seizure, legal advice, privileged information, canada

No one shall be subjected to torture or to inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment(08.11.2016)

Present case originated in twenty-eight applications against Russian Federation lodged with Court under Article 34 of Convention for Protection of Hum.....

Tags : Detention, Degrading treatment, Compensation

Indian Ports Association Launches ‘PCS1x’ As An Initiative Of Ease Of Doing Business(11.12.2018)

Indian Ports Association (IPA), under the aegis of the Ministry of Shipping, government of India launched the Port Community System ‘PCS1x’. ‘PCS 1x’ .....

Tags : PCS 1X, Technology, Launch

Children must be recognised as rights-holders on their own account and not just as adjuncts to other people’s rights(16.11.2016)

Instant appeal is against an order for deportation of a foreign criminal. Appellant appealed claiming that his deportation would breach his and his ch.....

Tags : Deportation, Breach, Right

Cabinet approves Accession of India to the Nice, Vienna and Locarno Agreements(13.03.2019)

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the proposal for accession of India to (i) The Nice Agreement concerning the Internation.....

Tags : Agreements, Approval, Registration, Trademarks

RBI expands scope of non-resident Rupee Accounts(22.11.2019)

Reserve Bank of India in consultation with Government of India widens scope of Special Non-Resident Rupee accounts (SNRR) aiming to promote the usage .....

Tags : SNRR, Scope, Expansion

Detention without a court order or other clear legal ground is incompatible with standard of “lawfulness”(18.10.2016)

Instant case originated in an application against the Russian Federation lodged with Court under Article 34 of the Convention for Protection of Human .....

Tags : Detention, Unlawful, Liberty, Deprivation

A strong likelihood of confusion on part of targeted consumer is central to a determination as to existence of a deceptive marketing practice through fraudulent use of another's trademark(30.06.2016)

In instant case, proceedings initiated pursuant to Show Cause Notices issued to Respondents for prima facie violations of Section 10 of Competition Ac.....

Tags : Contravention, Provisions, Deceptive marketing

Person asserting breach must show that, there are substantial grounds for believing that he faces real risk of being subjected to treatment contrary to Article 3 of Convention(28.06.2017)

Respondent was convicted by District Court of Taipei of driving under influence of alcohol, negligent manslaughter and leaving scene of an accident. P.....

Tags : Extradition, Validity, Convention, Compliance

Government restricts import in ‘others’ category without HSN Code(15.01.2020)

In a 6th National Standards Conclave, the Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and Railways, Piyush Goyal said that, no imports will be allowed witho.....

Tags : HSN Code, Necessity, Import

Central Government notifies Companies (CSR) Rules, 2021(22.01.2021)

The Central Government amends the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014. These rules may be called the Companies (Corporate S.....

Tags : Social Responsibility, Rules, Amendment

Pre-existing dispute is not a bar for rejecting application filed by a financial creditor under Section 7 rules NCLAT(01.10.2019)

In a recent Judgment rendered by National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), it has been held that, the pendency of a suit in relating to a dispu.....

Tags : Dispute, Pendency, Application, Maintainability

Court has discretion and will exercise that discretion to award costs to one party, where it is just to make costs order(11.07.2017)

In facts of present case, Plaintiff and Defendant carried on a pharmacy business in partnership. Plaintiff holds 60% interest and Defendant 40% intere.....

Tags : Partnership, Dissolution, Cost

Government amends Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Fifth Amendment Rules, 2014 easing norms for independent directors(18.12.2020)

Central Government amends Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Fifth Amendment Rules, 2014 in exercise of powers conferred under Sec.....

Tags : Rules, Amendment, Independent directors

New Appointments Not To Be Made From In-Service Candidates Against Bar Quota Rules Supreme Court(10.05.2019)

Supreme Court has ordered that, no new appointments to the post of District Judges shall be made from in-service candidates against quota reserved for.....

Tags : Appointment, District Judges, Interim relief

Finance Minister announces GST exemption for businesses with an annual turnover of up to Rs 40 lakh(24.08.2020)

The Finance Minister said that now, the businesses with an annual turnover of up to Rs 40 lakh are GST exempt. Earlier, this limit was Rs 20 lakh. In .....

Tags : Exemption, GST, Businesses

Centre notifies Regulations for Insolvency Resolution and Bankruptcy Proceedings of Personal Guarantors to Corporate Debtors(20.11.2019)

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) notifies Regulations for Insolvency Resolution and Bankruptcy Proceedings of Personal Guarantors t.....

Tags : New Rules, Insolvency Resolution, Corporate debtors

Court may terminate an order made by Tribunal only if it considers that order was wrong(08.09.2016)

Claimant is a trainee doctor who, at a hearing held in private before Interim Orders Tribunal ("IOT") of Medical Practitioners' Tribunal Service ("MPT.....

Tags : Criminal Proceedings, Interim suspension, Public confidence

It is unlawful to discriminate against part-time workers, when a retirement pension falls due for payment(12.07.2017)

Appellant is a retired self-employed barrister, who also held part-time judicial office as a recorder (a part-time judge of Crown Court) between 1 Mar.....

Tags : Pension, Entitlement, Directives, Applicability

Unless Defendants have the statutory defence, they have committed an offence(03.08.2017)

Present is an interlocutory appeal in a criminal case which concerns the correct construction of Section 92(1) of the Trade Marks Act, 1994. The Appel.....

Tags : Infringement, Provision, Interpretation

Applicant can appeal to Commissioner on establishing an arguable case that, the appeal tribunal has erred in law(18.07.2017)

Present is a claimant's application for leave to appeal from the decision of an appeal tribunal sitting at Craigavon. In instant case, Applicant claim.....

Tags : Leave to appeal, Arguable case, Grant

Government notifies Draft Rules on Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020(20.11.2020)

In order to enhance safety, health and working conditions and simplifying the procedures, Union Labour Ministry notifies Draft Rules under the Occupat.....

Tags : Rules, Employment, Safety

Global power play spills into Russian court(19.04.2016)

Russia’s Constitutional Court ruled against acceding to a European Court of Human Rights denouncement against Russian law that prohibits prisoners fro.....

Tags : russia, constitution, disenfranchisement, echr, prisoner rights

When an iPhone is not an iPhone(04.05.2016)

The Beijing Higher People’s Court handed an inconveniently timed verdict rejecting Apple’s application for striking out the trade mark ‘iPhone’ grante.....

Tags : Apple, iphone, trade mark, china

A party to the dispute ought not be appointed as the administrator(10.11.2017)

By chamber summons filed 24 August 2017, the first and second Defendants sought an order appointing an administrator to the estate of the late Maria S.....

Tags : Probate, Appointment, Administrator

Lok Sabha Passes Finance Bill, 2020 without Discussion amid Coronavirus Pandemic(27.03.2020)

Lok Sabha has passed the Finance Bill, 2020 with amendments as political parties agreed to clear the Central Government’s financial and tax proposals .....

Tags : Finance Bill, Amendment, Passing of

An inference may be drawn in favour of a party who bears the onus if it is the most probable inference to be drawn(10.01.2018)

Present case concerns two exceptions the Respondents have brought to a case referral from the Competition Commission. The Commission alleges that, in .....

Tags : Price fixation, Agreement, Anti-competitive, Contravention

Where advertiser failed to show a reasonable basis or prior substantiation for claims, consumer was believed to be acting under false or misleading representation(s).(19.12.2018)

In instant matter, proceedings initiated vide Show Cause Notice issued to Options International (SMCPvt.) Limited ('Respondent' or 'Options') by Compe.....

Tags : Deceptive Marketing Practices, Penalty, Imposition

Intention of Parliament must be clearly found on wording of legislation(22.05.2019)

By present appeal, Mr. and Mrs. Hancock seek to show that, the redemption of the loan notes, issued to them in connection with the sale of their share.....

Tags : Charge, Capital gains, Exemption

Cabinet expands the mandate of Government e Marketplace to allow procurement by Cooperatives as Buyers(01.06.2022)

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister has given its approval for expanding the mandate of GeM to allow procurement by Cooperatives as buyer.....

Tags : GeM, Expansion, Approval

Seriousness of offence must be determined by taking into account statutory penalty for offence, circumstances of commission of the offence, any aggravating factors and mitigating factors(01.07.2019)

In present case, the Appellant attempted to possess a prohibited drug, namely cocaine, with intent to sell or supply it to another. On 17 December 201.....

Tags : Possession, Prohibited drug, Sentence, Legality

Bail can only be granted, if the Court is satisfied that, there are exceptional reasons for not keeping Appellant in custody(01.08.2019)

Application filed on 24 June 2019, for bail pending an appeal against sentence, pursuant to clause 4A of point C of schedule 1 of the Bail Act 1982. I.....

Tags : Bail, Grant, Exceptional reasons

Deliberate disobedience of an order does not require a specific intention to break the law(14.08.2019)

Present proceedings arise from a dispute about noise disturbance between the owners of units in a block of units in Bay View Terrace. Unit 1 is a grou.....

Tags : Compliance, Direction, SAT Order

Court is empowered to make an order for pre-action discovery on basis that, Defendant has possession of information that will assist Plaintiff’s case(26.06.2019)

The Plaintiffs have applied for orders for pre-action discovery pursuant to Order 26A Rule 3 of the Rules of the Supreme Court 1971 (RSC). The first .....

Tags : Pre-action discovery, Documents, Discretion

International Financial Services Centres Authority notifies the regulatory framework for distribution of capital market products and services(21.12.2022)

The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA), in furtherance of its mandate to develop and regulate financial products, financial se.....

Tags : Regulatory Framework, Distribution, Products

CBDT issues revised guidelines for compounding of offences under the Income-tax Act, 1961(16.09.2022)

In conformity with the Government's policy of facilitating Ease of Doing Business and decriminalisation of offences, Central Board of Direct Taxes (CB.....

Tags : Compounding, Offences, Guidelines, Revision

CBDT proposes changes to Rule 11UA of Income Tax Rules, 1962(19.05.2023)

An amendment has been introduced to bring the consideration received from non-residents for issue of shares within the ambit of Section 56(2)(viib) of.....

Tags : Changes, Rule, Proposal

Court is not bound to approve any scheme and have discretionary over the same(05.10.2020)

The Plaintiff, Cassini Resources Ltd (Cassini), applies for orders approving two proposed schemes of arrangement (Acquisition Scheme and Demerger Sche.....

Tags : Amended scheme, Approval

RBI announces Monetary Policy and keeps repo rates unchanged(08.12.2021)

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decides to keep the policy repo rate under the liquidity adjustment facility (LAF) unchanged at 4.0 per cent on th.....

Tags : Monetary Policy, Repo rate, Announcement

CBDT releases Annual Advance Pricing Agreement report(01.09.2023)

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has recently released the fourth and fifth annual APA reports. The reports highlights key data and statistics.....

Tags : Report, Release, APA

Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade undertakes measures to encourage Manufacturing Incubators for Startups(31.05.2024)

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) is undertaking various measures to encourage the startup ecosystem and the industr.....

Tags : Startup ecosystem, Manufacturing, Measures

A company and its sole director are vicariously criminally liable for the acts of one of company's employees, if the discharge or abandonment occurs as a result of positive act(01.05.2020)

Present appeal principally concerns whether a company and its sole director are vicariously criminally liable for the acts of one of the company's emp.....

Tags : Illegal dumping, vicarious liability, acquittal

Prescription Act does not apply to claims for compensation under the RAF Act(06.05.2020)

Present appeal concerns the question whether the running of prescription in respect of Mr Koos Jacobs’ claim for damages under the Road Accident Fund .....

Tags : Compensation, Enactment, Applicability

Registrar has no discretion to allow a change of name, if it was likely to mislead the public(17.08.2020)

Present appeal is filed by Compcare Wellness Medical Scheme (Compcare) against the Registrar of Medical Schemes (the Registrar) and the Council of Med.....

Tags : Change of name, Registrar, Power

Central Government implements Trade Infrastructure for Export Scheme(15.03.2023)

The Department of Commerce is implementing the Trade Infrastructure for Export Scheme (TIES) w.e.f. FY 2017-18 to assist Central and State Government .....

Tags : Export, Scheme, Implementation

Income Tax Department launches 'AIS for Taxpayer' Mobile App(22.03.2023)

The Income Tax Department has launched a Mobile app, namely, 'AIS for Taxpayer' to facilitate taxpayers to view their information as available in the .....

Tags : Mobile app, Roll out, AIS

Injunction is available to prevent an executor distributing whole or part of a deceased estate and in such case standard principles applicable to interlocutory injunctions apply(22.01.2019)

The Plaintiff is seeking relief under the Family Provision Act 1972 (WA) from the estate of Christoniki James (the deceased). The matter is well advan.....

Tags : Property , Sale, Injunction, Grant

Prescription shall commence to run as soon as the debt is due(21.09.2020)

Present case is about whether or not a claim to divide the fruits of a universal partnership can prescribe in terms of the Prescription Act 68 of 1969.....

Tags : Universal partnership, termination, Prescription

No jurisdictional error, when mining warden gave proper consideration regarding non-compliance with the applicable expenditure(16.12.2020)

The applicant has applied for judicial review of a recommendation made by the mining warden that, certain mining leases held by it be forfeited. The w.....

Tags : Judicial review, Non-compliance, Forfeiture

An appeal Court cannot intervene simply on basis that, it might have exercised discretion differently(16.05.2017)

In facts of present case, on 1st September 2016, Appellant was convicted after a trial in Magistrates Court of five offences of stealing as a servant .....

Tags : Spent conviction, Denial, Validity

A person exercising a public function must not do anything that constitutes discrimination, harassment or victimisation(24.05.2017)

In facts of present case, in August 2004, Appellant was sentenced to life imprisonment for murder, with a tariff of 11 years and three months. Her tar.....

Tags : Approved Premises, Stay, Discrimination

Distribution of false or misleading information that is capable of harming the business interests of another undertaking' shall be deemed to constitute a deceptive marketing practice(30.03.2018)

The Complainant is a company incorporated under the Companies Ordinance, 1984 in Pakistan since 19 February 1970. It is engaged in the business of pro.....

Tags : Product, Similarity, Contravention

An accused released on warning who fails to appear, shall be guilty of an offence and liable to the punishment(19.08.2020)

The issue in present appeal, with the special leave of this Court, is whether the Appellant’s petition for leave to appeal in terms of Section 309C of.....

Tags : Conviction, Leave to appeal, Grant of

Where harm is caused by a domesticated animal, responsibility for that harm rests with the owner of the animal and not the injured party(11.09.2020)

An appeal by Mr. van Meyeren against a finding by the Eastern Cape Division of the High Court, that he was liable to compensate Cloete for injuries su.....

Tags : Negligence, Compensation, Eligibility

There must be some valid reason for the discretion to be exercised under Section 482(1) of the Corporations Act, 2001(09.08.2022)

The Plaintiff by originating process seeks orders pursuant to Section 482(1) and Section 482(1A) of the Corporations Act, 2001 for the winding up of H.....

Tags : Winding up, Stay, Entitlement

Differential pricing stopped, differentiation possible still(08.02.2016)

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India released the ‘Prohibition of Discriminatory Tariffs for Data Services Regulations, 2016’, restraining intern.....

Tags : Differential pricing, regulations, trai, 2016

No SSNL-ing out of this security(15.01.2016)

The Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Limited (Conferment of Power to Redeem Bonds) Act, 2008 being held invalid may bring rejoicing to those left feeling .....

Tags : Ssnl, premature payment, bond

Claiming time of essence in property sale? Prove it!(16.02.2016)

Bangalore High Court set a high threshold for claims that time was of the essence in a contract for sale of immovable property. Onus, however, was pla.....

Tags : reasonable, time of essence, immovable property, sale, income tax clearance

A disclaimer does not affect any right or liability that has already accrued(28.12.2022)

The Plaintiff makes an application by originating summons pursuant to Section 568F(1) of the Corporations Act, 2001 seeking the Units are vest in, or .....

Tags : Unit, Vesting of, Application

Once a guarantee is valid on the face of it, the contractual obligation of the bank is to pay the nominated beneficiary, if the conditions are met(30.12.2022)

In present case, the High Court dismissed the application brought by the liquidators of the Appellant, Cape Concentrate (Pty) Ltd. to set aside, as a .....

Tags : Payment, Demand, Bank guarantees

Strong prospects of success may trump an unsatisfactory explanation for the delay(09.06.2023)

The appeal revolved around an inter-dealership agreement between the applicant and respondent (plaintiff and defendant in the court a quo) for the pur.....

Tags : Provision, Compliance, Delay

In a trial involving a charge of murder, the magistrate shall be assisted by assessors unless the accused requests that the trial may proceed without assessors(23.06.2023)

In facts of present case, Pillay had been charged with murder before the Regional Court. He was convicted. Pillay appealed to the high court against h.....

Tags : Conviction, Compliance, Provision

India slams another extension of anti dumping duty against certain Chinese products(09.10.2016)

The Revenue Department of the Finance Ministry has slammed an extension of anti dumping duty on certain Chinese products used in garment, toys and foo.....

Tags : Anti-dumping duty, Extension, Chinese Products

India slams another extension of anti dumping duty against certain Chinese products(09.10.2016)

The Revenue Department of the Finance Ministry has slammed an extension of anti dumping duty on certain Chinese products used in garment, toys and foo.....

Tags : Anti-dumping duty, Extension, Chinese Products

Clauses in which the annexures were mentioned had to be read not in isolation, but as part of the whole agreement(20.02.2023)

The issue in the appeal was whether an agreement concluded between the appellant, the first respondent and the second respondent was: (a) void for vag.....

Tags : Agreement, Clauses, Implementation

Court must consider the factual matrix of the dispute in order to be satisfied whether sufficient reason exists to wind up the company(01.06.2023)

Present is an application by the Plaintiff for an order under Section 461(1)(k) of the Corporations Act, 2001 that the first defendant, KVG Contractin.....

Tags : Dysfunction, Winding up, Discretion

Easier refunds, more compensation: DGCA(13.06.2016)

The Director General of Civil Aviation released proposals to ease flyers’ woes in the event of cancelled flights or when they are denied boarding. Als.....

Tags : air travel, refund, cancellation, disability, compensation

A person who suffers damage as a result of malicious prosecution of a civil suit against him is entitled to recover that damage(20.07.2016)

Principal issue in instant appeal is relating to prosecution of civil proceedings in tort of malicious prosecution. Instant appeal is from a decision .....

Tags : Malicious prosecution, Civil suit, Damages

RBI issues guidelines to facilitate money transfer through pre-paid instruments (PPI)(16.10.2018)

RBI has issued consolidated guidelines aiming to facilitate payments among prepaid instruments (PPI) such as mobile wallets. As per the road-map laid .....

Tags : Guidelines, Issuance, Interoperability

Coca Cola’s bottles not recognisable enough(24.02.2016)

The G.....

Tags : Coca cola, bottle, trade mark, relevant public

Conduct of employee must be related to relationship with employer to apportion vicarious liability(02.03.2016)

The British Supreme Court, deciding claims raising questions on vicarious liability of the employer, found that the conduct of the individual has to b.....

Tags : united kingdom, supreme court, vicarious liability, employer

Conduct of employee must be related to relationship with employer to apportion vicarious liability(02.03.2016)

The British Supreme Court, deciding claims raising questions on vicarious liability of the employer, found that the conduct of the individual has to b.....

Tags : united kingdom, supreme court, vicarious liability, employer

Supreme Court Strikes Down Section 497 of Indian Penal Code(27.09.2018)

In a historical judgment, Supreme Court has struck down 158 Year Old Section 497 of Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) which criminalizes adultery, as unco.....

Tags : Adultery, Provision, Validity

BBIN passenger vehicle movement promoting cross border participation and economic benefits regains momentum(15.01.2018)

As a landmark step, Bangladesh, India and Nepal have agreed on the operating procedures for passenger vehicle movement in the sub-region under the Ban.....

Tags : Agreement, Passenger vehicle, Cross border

New Pension Scheme (NPS); a shift from defined benefit Pension Scheme to defined contribution pension scheme(10.08.2018)

Due to rising and unsustainable pension bill and competing claims on the fiscal, Government has made a conscious move to shift from the defined benefi.....

Tags : Pension scheme, Shift, benefits

Cabinet approves Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Bill, 2019 to curb illicit deposit taking activities(10.07.2019)

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Bill, 2019. The bill will replace the bannin.....

Tags : Bill, Approval, Schemes, Illicit deposit

China's new Anti-Unfair Competition laws to aid 'ease of doing business'(25.02.2016)

China’s Legislative Affairs of the State Council released Draft Amendments to the People’s Republic of China Anti-Unfair Competition Law. Promulgated .....

Tags : China, anti-unfair competition, copyright

HMRC gets payday on bankers’ bonuses(09.03.2016)

Hearing a case that ties together the two bugbears of today’s commercial world - executives’ bonuses and offshore companies - the British Supreme Cour.....

Tags : bankers, bonus, purposive approach

Centre issues new Rules for appointment of Members to Tribunals(12.02.2020)

The Union Ministry of Finance has framed fresh rules prescribing uniform norms for the appointment and service conditions of members to various tribun.....

Tags : Tribunal Members, Appointment, New Rules

Religious discrimination in workplace must be for legitimate business aim(13.07.2016)

The

Tags : extradition, european union, nationality, protection

High Court snuffs tremendous tobacco challenge(19.05.2016)

Tobacco companies launched full scale war against British legislation enabling .....

Tags : europe, commission, greenhouse, emissions, allowance

Snapchat’s Discover feature revealing more than expected(07.07.2016)

Popular video and photo sharing platform Snapchat is facing a lawsuit over its recently launched ‘Snapchat Discover’ feature.

Snapchat Dis.....

Tags : snapchat discover, sexually suggestive, nudity, minors

Central Government Notifies National Startup Advisory Council(21.01.2020)

The Central Government has notified the structure of the National Startup Advisory Council. The Council will advise the Government on measures needed .....

Tags : Startup India, Council, Structure

President Promulgates Arbitration and Conciliation Ordinance, 2020(04.11.2020)

President of India has promulgated the Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020, through which changes have been made to Section 36 of.....

Tags : Ordinance, Promulgation, Unconditional stay

Only exceptionally will law countenance a deprivation of liberty at direction of executive(27.07.2016)

Appellant suffered protracted mental disorder, namely a personality disorder and a chronic paranoid delusional disorder and has a long history of admi.....

Tags : Recall, Detention, Explanation

Doctrine of illegality bows down to public interest(20.07.2016)

A party to a contract “tainted by illegality” is not barred from recovering money paid under the contract from the other party under the law of unjust.....

Tags : uk, doctrine of illegality, public interest, insider information

When law required a thing to be done in a particular manner, same must be done accordingly, and, if prescribed procedure was not followed, it was assumed that, it had not been legally done(14.03.2018)

In facts of present case, 'Complainant' filed a complaint with Commission for alleged violations of Section 10 of Competition Act, 2010/Act. Complaina.....

Tags : Enquiry, Initiation, Powers, Commission

A person’s physical liberty is a fundamental right protecting physical security of an individual(06.12.2016)

Present case originated in an application against Russian Federation lodged with Court under Article 34 of Convention for the Protection of Human Righ.....

Tags : Psychiatric examination, Involuntary, Validity

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW(22.05.2018)

In the instant case the Apple group of companies is involved in the design, manufacture and marketing of various mobile communication and media device.....

Tags : Jurisdiction, Exhaustion, Patent

To prove conduct under Section 10(2)(a) of Competition Act, 2010, it is not necessary to show actual harm to a competitor(20.07.2017)

Present order is related to proceedings initiated under Section 30 of Competition Act, 2010 vide Show Cause Notice No. 14/2016 dated 08th March, 2016 .....

Tags : Consumers, Information, Provisions, Violations

Court may withhold a winding up order, where Plaintiff lacks clean hands or has himself or herself been primary contributor to breakdown of relationship.(03.08.2017)

In facts of instant case, winding up application is made pursuant to Section 461(1)(k) of Corporations Act, 2001. This is section which is generally r.....

Tags : Application, Winding up, Grant

Court must not grant leave to appeal unless a ground has a reasonable prospect of success(25.09.2017)

The Appellant seeks leave to appeal against a conviction for being a reportable offender who, without reasonable excuse, failed to comply with his rep.....

Tags : Obligation, Report, Reasonable excuse

In matrimonial disputes, a spouse may have an obligation to make provision for the payment of other expenses; but an obligation to duplicate it in circumstances is most improbable(18.07.2018)

In facts of present case, Mr Mills (“the husband” notwithstanding his divorce from Mrs Mills, “the wife”, in 2002) appeals against an order for upwa.....

Tags : Periodical payments, Discretion, Obligation

Tender process is designed to induce competition in a very structured way by facilitating independent conduct of potential service providers(03.10.2018)

Present matter concerned a complaint referral by Competition Commission against two firms active in provision of brand activation services: Geometry G.....

Tags : Anti-Competitive Agreement, Contravention, Provisions

Public law acts were to be regarded and relied upon as lawful unless and until they were set aside by Courts(27.09.2018)

Appeal was against decision of Tribunal which it handed down on 2 June 2017. Tribunal's decision related to a special plea taken by both Goodyear Sout.....

Tags : Complaint referral, Compliance, Provisions

RBI announces implementation of Positive Pay System for Cheque payments(25.09.2020)

RBI introduces Positive Pay System for Cheque Truncation. The system is to be implemented from January 1, 2021. The concept of Positive Pay involves a.....

Tags : Positive Pay System, Cheque payments, Implementation

Copyright holders to consider fair use before initiating DMCA takedown(14.09.2015)

In case involving a takedown notification issued to an alleged infringing ‘dancing baby’ video, the United States Court of Appeal determined that Univ.....

Tags : Dmca, takedown, fair use, copyright

Warner Music does not own rights to ‘Happy Birthday’ lyrics(22.09.2015)

A United States District Court granted Plaintiffs’ motion that the Defendants did not receive copyright to the lyrics of the well-known song ‘Happy Bi.....

Tags : copyright, song, happy birthday, lyrics

Reasonableness is a more demanding objective standard requiring the publisher to satisfy the Court that, publication would not constitute an abuse of the freedom of the press(11.08.2017)

Present is an appeal against the decision of Trial Judge on 9th December, 2015 in which he rejected the Appellant's claim for damages and injunctive .....

Tags : Publication, Articles, Damages, Grant

Finance Minister unveils Doorstep Banking Services by PSBs(09.09.2020)

Union Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs inaugurated Doorstep Banking Services by PSBs and participated in the awards ceremony to felicitate best.....

Tags : Services, Doorstep, Inauguration

RBI announces monetary policy keeping repo and reverse repo rate unchanged(10.02.2022)

On the basis of an assessment of the current and evolving macro-economic situation, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to keep the policy rep.....

Tags : Monetary policy, Economy, Repo rate

A hereditament is to be valued as it in fact existed at the material day(01.03.2017)

Appellants (“SJJM”) own the freehold of first floor of a three-storey office building built in the 1990s. In past, premises were occupied by tenants a.....

Tags : Property, Valuation, Reality principle

Dismissal of claimant automatically unfair due to non-completion of statutory dismissal procedure(21.02.2017)

Present case deals with claim of unfair dismissal. Issue to be determined by tribunal was whether the claimant was an employee of Respondent. In claim.....

Tags : Dismissal, Statutory Procedure, Compensation

Merger is pro-competitive as it reduces an opportunity for rivals to meet in a joint venture(06.03.2017)

In facts of present matter, on 22nd February 2017, Competition Tribunal unconditionally approved large merger between Boundlesstrade and the AA Group......

Tags : Merger, Competition, Prevention

Merger is pro-competitive as it reduces an opportunity for rivals to meet in a joint venture(06.03.2017)

In facts of present matter, on 22nd February 2017, Competition Tribunal unconditionally approved large merger between Boundlesstrade and the AA Group......

Tags : Merger, Competition, Prevention

Application of general law may produce a more favourable result for claimant than statutory planning assumptions(22.02.2017)

Instant appeal concerns assessment of compensation for compulsory acquisition of two parcels of grazing land, formerly owned by present Appellant (“cl.....

Tags : Acquisition, Compensation, Determination

Power of Court to indicate provisional measures will be exercised only if there is urgency, that, irreparable prejudice will be caused to rights in dispute before Court gives its final decision(18.05.2017)

In facts of present case, On 8th May, 2017, Government of Republic of India filed in Registry of Court an Application instituting proceedings against .....

Tags : Consular access, Death sentence, Provisional measure, Stay

While an appeal to Court of Appeal is by way of rehearing, a trial judge’s findings of fact should not be overturned simply because Court of Appeal would have found them differently(05.12.2018)

Present appeal is about the burden of proof in actions against a shipowner for loss of or damage to cargo. The six claimants were the owners and bill .....

Tags : Consignment, Damage to cargo, Burden of proof

If a substantial part of the concerned item has been copied then a copyright infringement will be said to have taken place(29.01.2020)

The claimant ('Response') is a company based in Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire. It designs and markets clothing. The Defendant ('EWM') is a major retailer .....

Tags : Copyright Infringement

Ministry of Corporate Affairs amends Companies (Incorporation) Amendment Rules, 2021(25.01.2021)

Ministry of Corporate Affair (MCA) has notified Companies (Incorporation) Amendment Rules, 2021 which sought to amend the Companies (Incorporation) Ru.....

Tags : Companies, Incorporation, Rules, Amendment

Ministry of Road Transport and Highways issues draft notification pertaining to trade certificate(07.05.2022)

In order to promote ease of doing business, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has published a draft notification dated 5th May, 2022 regarding ame.....

Tags : Trade Certificate, Compliance, Notification

Central Government set to expand Public Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure across the nation(19.02.2022)

The Government of India has undertaken multiple initiatives to promote the manufacturing and adoption of electric vehicles in the country. Due to the .....

Tags : Electric Vehicle, Charging Infrastructure, Expansion

Rate relief is allowed where a dwelling's rateable value is increased by facility required for meeting needs of a person who resides in hereditament and has a disability(09.09.2019)

Mrs Quinn who is a person with a disability for the purposes of Article 31A of the Rates (Northern Ireland) Order 1977 ("the 1977 Order") applied purs.....

Tags : Rate relief, Article, Applicability

Whistle-blowing protection in Part IVA of Employment Rights Act, 1996 extends to district judges as well(16.10.2019)

Present case is about the employment status of district judges, but it could apply to the holder of any judicial office. The issue is whether a distri.....

Tags : Judicial officer, whistle-blowing, Protection

In order to succeed in tort of negligence, it is essential to establish a negligent breach of duty, causation and loss(20.11.2019)

In facts of present case, Mr. Thomas Arthur Watkins lived near Tredegar in South Wales. He was employed by the National Coal Board (later British Coal.....

Tags : Scheme, Benefits, Applicability

Lok Sabha Passes LLP (Amendment) Bill To Boost Ease Of Doing Business(09.08.2021)

Lok Sabha has passed the Limited Liability Partnership (Amendment) Bill, 2021 which seeks to encourage the start-up ecosystem and further boost the ea.....

Tags : Bill, Amendment, LLP

A Court’s finding of its lack of jurisdiction prevents any binding decision by that court on merits of the matter(03.06.2019)

The Respondent, Mr Anil Bhagwan Maharaj, a professional racehorse trainer, instituted proceedings in terms of the Promotion of Equality and Prevention.....

Tags : Complaint, Unfair discrimination, Remittal

Income tax is charged on the employment income of an employed diver, which includes fiction that, diver is carrying on a trade(20.05.2020)

In facts of present case, Mr. Martin Fowler is a qualified diver who is resident in the Republic of South Africa. During the 2011/12 and 2012/13 tax y.....

Tags : Employment income, Tax, Levy

RBI releases framework for geo-tagging of payment system touch points(25.03.2022)

RBI releases geo-tagging of payment system touch points. In recent years, the payments ecosystem in India has witnessed rapid developments with a bouq.....

Tags : Geo-tagging, Payment system, Release

CBDT amends provisions of Income-tax Rules, 1962 for prescribing fees under Section 234H of the Income-tax Act, 1961(30.03.2022)

In order to mitigate the inconvenience to the taxpayers, as per Notification No.17/2022 dated 29th March, 2022, a window of opportunity has been provi.....

Tags : Provision, Amendment, Fees, Levy

Right and interest in University of North Pension Fund included not only right and interest in pension fund, but also provident fund(03.12.2019)

The origin of the present dispute lies in the terms of an order of divorce granted as long ago as 6 December 2004, by the North Eastern Divorce Court,.....

Tags : Right, Interest, Pension fund

The art of creating a mess(14.03.2016)

The spectacle of the “world’s largest stage” was dwarfed by the severally larger parking facilities and the Art of Living’s ‘World Cultural Festival’ .....

Tags : Art of living, cultural festival, Yamuna, flood plains

The art of creating a mess(14.03.2016)

The spectacle of the “world’s largest stage” was dwarfed by the severally larger parking facilities and the Art of Living’s ‘World Cultural Festival’ .....

Tags : Art of living, cultural festival, Yamuna, flood plains

A curfew enforced by electronic tagging, clocking in and clocking out, and arrest or imprisonment for breach was a “classic detention or confinement”(12.02.2020)

Present case is about the meaning of imprisonment at common law and whether it should, or should not, now be aligned with the concept of deprivation o.....

Tags : False imprisonment, Compensation, Legality

Sstrict or literal interpretation of provisions has to be consistent with object of Act(10.06.2020)

The appeal concerned the application of Section 34A of the Estate Agency Affairs Act 112 of 1976, which precludes an estate agent from claiming commis.....

Tags : Provision, Applicability, Public interest

Costs of winding up of a partnership are to be paid out of the partnership assets unless there are good reasons to the contrary(18.06.2020)

In present matter, On 11 March 2019 the Plaintiff, in his own capacity and in his capacity as executor of the deceased's estate, brought an applicatio.....

Tags : Winding up, Costs, Assets, Partnership

President’s Rule in Uttarakhand to stay for now(22.04.2016)

The Supreme Court put paid to hopes that President’s Rule in the State of Uttarakhand will be a short one. It stayed an order of the Uttarakhand High .....

Tags : president’s rule, uttarakhand, appropriation bill

Patent application pendency numbers(25.04.2016)

Patent Offices in four Indian metros released numbers on application pendency in the country. Awaiting examination and disposal are a total of 2,37,67.....

Tags : Patents, application pendency, india

Claimant’s reputation is harmed at time of publication notwithstanding that, reader knows nothing about him other than what the publication tells him(12.06.2019)

In present case, the claimant, Bruno Lachaux, is a French aerospace engineer who at the relevant time lived with his British wife Afsana in the Uni.....

Tags : Article, Publication, Reputation, Diminishing of

Test whether a vehicle is designed for use on a road is objective(22.06.2020)

Mr Simphiwe Robert Makutoana (the deceased) was a pedestrian at the Multipurpose Terminal, Cape Town Harbour, when a large industrial vehicle Reach St.....

Tags : Accident claim, Compensation, Nature, Vehicle

Differentially pricing the web(09.12.2015)

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has released a paper on the merits (and demerits) of TRAI keeps a vigil not only on internet standards, adv.....

Tags : Differential pricing, trai, net neutrality

Third parties must be afforded the chance to make representations at the stage of making the confiscation order(01.07.2020)

On 22 September, 2015 Bernadette Hilton was convicted of three offences contrary to Section 105A of the Social Security Administration (Northern Irela.....

Tags : Confiscation stage, Third party, Representations

Officers of private bank punishable under POCA(23.02.2016)

Officers of a private bank, specifically its Chairman, Directors and other Officers are ‘public servants’ who can be prosecuted under the Prevention o.....

Tags : Prevention of corruption, bankers, public duty

Busy Budget: Snapshot of the 2016 proposals(29.02.2016)

The Central Government's Budget for 2016-2017 is out and has faced great scrutiny in the public spotlight. Being a large proposal, the devil is in the.....

Tags : budget, 2016-2017, employment, pension, welfare

Regulations made under a statute cannot be used to interpret the governing statute(23.05.2020)

The Appellants appeal against an urgent interim interdict issued by the High Court, Pretoria, which prevents the South African Police Service (the SAP.....

Tags : Interim interdict, Implementation, Provision

A person who cannot be identified, cannot be sued under a pseudonym or description, unless circumstances are such that, service of claim form can be effected or properly dispensed with(20.02.2019)

The question at issue on present appeal is in what circumstances, is it permissible to sue an unnamed Defendant. On 26 May 2013, Ms Bianca Cameron was.....

Tags : Accident, Compensation, Liability

Production of notice of assessment is conclusive evidence that the assessment is properly made(07.08.2020)

An application is made by the Plaintiff, the Deputy Commissioner of Taxation, for judgment to be entered against the defendant pursuant to the Rules o.....

Tags : Debt dues, Payment, Recovery

Court covers its ears amidst religious caterwauling(08.04.2016)

The Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court avoided, narrowly, being dragged into a controversial religious debate about the use of loudspeakers dur.....

Tags : public nuisance, loudspeaker, temple, religious

Spent conviction orders are not made, when public interest is involved(17.04.2019)

The Appellant seeks leave to appeal against penalties imposed upon him following his conviction of road traffic offences. The penalties were imposed b.....

Tags : Public interest, Conviction, Validity

IRDA lambasts Max Life Insurance ‘casual approach’ to insurance regulations(28.06.2016)

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India imposed a penalty of Rs. 10 lakhs on Max Life Insurance Company, citing operational defici.....

Tags : irda, max life, penalty, agents

IRDA lambasts Max Life Insurance ‘casual approach’ to insurance regulations(28.06.2016)

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India imposed a penalty of Rs. 10 lakhs on Max Life Insurance Company, citing operational defici.....

Tags : irda, max life, penalty, agents

Failure of a Registrar to sign a summons is susceptible to condonation(26.03.2020)

The crisp issue in present appeal is whether a summons which has not been signed by the registrar of the court is a nullity or a defective pleading wh.....

Tags : Summons, Signature, Peremptory requirement

Paying for the pay raise(23.11.2015)

The Ministry of Finance released the Report of the Seventh Central Pay Commission, propos.....

Tags : Seventh pay commission, aiib, bilateral assistance

Free Data: Having your cake and eating it too(19.05.2016)

After the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India spurned advances of the private sector offering ‘free’ internet for all by banning report expressing dismay over const.....

Tags : Poland, constitutional court, effectiveness

To be eligible for interview, candidate must satisfactorily completed recognised Vocational Training Scheme in General Practice or acquired rights under EU Directive on specific training(06.04.2017)

Plaintiff/Appellant in present proceedings (Dr. Hussain) complained that, he was not awarded a contract under General Medical Services Scheme (GMS Sch.....

Tags : Scheme, Practice, Eligibility

Indigenously Made Rotavirus Vaccine Received WHO Pre-qualification(24.01.2018)

WHO “pre-qualified” the ROTAVAC vaccine, developed by the Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech Limited. Now, the vaccine can be sold internationally to seve.....

Tags : Vaccine, Pre-qualification, Grant

Lok Sabha Passes Bill Criminalizing Triple Talaq(28.12.2017)

The Minister of Law and Justice, Mr. Ravi Shankar Prasad tabled The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2017 in Lok Sabha. The bill .....

Tags : Triple talaq, Bill, Cognizable offence

Firm exercising characteristics of power against one player due to contractual relationship between the two, cannot be interpreted to imply that, it would be able to do so on a broader level(23.11.2017)

Present matter concerns two interlocutory applications, an amendment application and an exception application, arising from a private complaint referr.....

Tags : Prohibited practice, Complaint, Amendment, Exception, Application

Secretary of State can deprive a person of citizenship, if satisfied that grant was obtained by means of fraud, false representation or concealment of a material fact(21.12.2017)

Appellant obtained British citizenship using a false name, a false date of birth, a false nationality and a false place of birth. When these frauds c.....

Tags : Citizenship, Grant, Misrepresentations

If the testimony provided by an expert is consistent with the infringement action then the infringement is liable to be proven(03.11.2017)

The background against which the instant Appeals have been filed is that InterDigital Communications, Inc.; InterDigital Technology Corp.; IPR Licensi.....

Tags : Patents, Infringement, Expert

Once Court recognized its jurisdiction over a public interest matter, applicant is not entitled to halt proceedings by unilateral withdrawal(14.09.2018)

Issue involved in present case was relating to maintainability of proceedings initiated vide Show Cause Notice No. 70/2012 dated 14th June 2012 (SCN').....

Tags : Jurisdiction, Complaint, Withdrawal

Union Government notifies, P2P lending platforms to come under RBI’s Regulation(20.09.2017)

The RBI has notified that, peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platforms is to be regulated and treated as non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) under Sectio.....

Tags : P2P lending, Notification, Release

Annexures are privileged and there is no basis to sever the same from application(08.08.2017)

Present is an interlocutory application by WBHO Construction Limited (“WBHO”) against the Competition Commission and Group Five Construction Limited f.....

Tags : Privilege, Annexure, Declaration

Distribution of false or misleading information that is capable of harming the business interests of another undertaking constitutes a deceptive marketing practice(10.08.2017)

In facts of present case, the Complainant is engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of consumer household, antiseptic, and pharmaceutical products.....

Tags : Deceptive marketing practices, Provisions, Violation

Buyers/resellers (whether dealers, distributors, or retailers) must remain free to determine their resale price(30.03.2018)

In facts of present case, Respondent was a company engaged in manufacturing and supply of paints and allied products in Karachi and interior Sindh. Co.....

Tags : Re-sale price, Fixation, Contravention

Fact that, an error has been made in sentencing does not automatically mean that sentencing discretion should be exercised afresh(30.05.2018)

The Appellant appealed from the sentences imposed for the burglary, trespass and breach of bail offences. Sole ground of appeal was that, the learned .....

Tags : Sentence, Imposition, Validity

Online portal PENCIL launched by Union Government for effective implementation of National Child Labour Project(26.09.2017)

Child labour is a social evil which hampers development of future generation of society and deprives children of their childhood. Poverty and illitera.....

Tags : Child labour, Portal, Launch

Relatively low shareholder turnout does not prevent Court from making orders approving a scheme of arrangement(23.01.2020)

The Plaintiff, Pensana Metals Ltd (Pensana), applies for orders approving a proposed scheme of arrangement (Scheme). The Scheme meeting was convened a.....

Tags : Scheme, Arrangement, Approval

Government likely to release a new industrial policy aiming to promote 'Make in India'(30.08.2017)

The process to formulate new Industrial Policy began in May 2017 by The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion. The new Industrial Policy will .....

Tags : Industrial policy, Release, Comments, Invitation

Courts ought to exercise its discretion to approve the scheme, when a proposed scheme is fair and reasonable(15.09.2020)

On 4 August 2020, orders pursuant to Section 411(1) of the Corporations Act, 2001 were made to convene a meeting of the holders of fully paid ordinary.....

Tags : Scheme, Approval, Discretion

Competition Commission of India (CCI) imposed penalty on Google for "Search Bias"(08.02.2018)

Competition Commission of India fines Google for abusing dominant position amounting to Rs. 136-crore for "search bias". CCI’s order came in wake of i.....

Tags : Dominant position, Abuse, Penalty

When order is ambiguous, a sensible interpretation of the order is to be preferred instead of an impractical approach(02.10.2020)

The matter concerned the interpretation of a Court order regarding security and the release of the MV ‘Unity’ from arrest. On 23 December 2016, the Kw.....

Tags : Court’s order, Compliance, Interpretation

Court is empowered to remove a BRP from office on the grounds of ‘conflict of interest or lack of independence’(21.05.2021)

In facts of present case, Oakbay Investments applied to the High Court for the removal of Messrs Knoop and Klopper as business rescue practitioners (B.....

Tags : BRPs, Conflict, Removal

Three Years’ Imprisonment to Those Who Resorts to Triple Talaq, Bill May be Introduced in Winter Session(04.12.2017)

The Central Government is likely to introduce a Bill to end triple talaq in the forthcoming winter session of Parliament. This comes in the backdrop o.....

Tags : Triple Talaq, Three Years jail

AI Machine cannot be granted a Patent since it does not qualify as an inventor as per the Patent laws(27.07.2021)

The appellant has pursued this matter to address his grievance regarding the failure of two patent applications designating an artificial intelligence.....

Tags : Patent, Inventor, AI Machine

National Policy on Biofuels, 2018 approved by the Central Government(16.05.2018)

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister has approved National Policy on Biofuels, 2018. At present, only ethanol produced from sugarcane was .....

Tags : Policy, Approval, Biofuels

DARPAN – “Digital Advancement of Rural Post Office for A New India” launched(21.12.2017)

With the aim of enhancing the rural reach of the Department of Posts, the Minister of Communications launched DARPAN – “Digital Advancement of Rural P.....

Tags : DARPAN, Launch, Digital Advancement

Central Government approves continuation of ongoing urea subsidy scheme(14.03.2018)

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister has approved the proposal of Department of Fertilizers to continue Urea Subsidy S.....

Tags : Scheme, Subsidy, Approval

Cabinet approves Special Remission Scheme for prisoners(18.07.2018)

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister grants Special Remission to Prisoners as part of Commemoration of 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma G.....

Tags : Prisoners, Remission Scheme, Approval

India-Australia Convened First Joint Steering Committee(06.10.2017)

The officials of India-Australia met for first Joint Steering Committee on 6th October, 2017. Shri TVSN Prasad, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Home.....

Tags : Co-operation, Mutual, Terrorism, Combating

Central Government Approves the Commercial Courts and Commercial Division of High Courts (Amendment) Bill, 2018(07.03.2018)

The Union Cabinet has approved the Commercial Courts, Commercial Division and Commercial Appellate Division of High Courts (Amendment) Bill, 2018 for .....

Tags : Commercial disputes, bill, Amendment

Cabinet approves restructuring of National Rural Drinking Water Programme(10.11.2017)

In order to ensure adequate safe water for drinking and good quality service delivery to the citizens living in remote areas, the Union Cabinet chaire.....

Tags : Programme, Continuation, Approval

Cabinet approves establishment of Appellate Tribunal for speedy disposal of Benami Transaction matters(24.10.2018)

The Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister has approved the appointment of Adjudicating Authority and establishment of Appellate Tribunal under Prohib.....

Tags : Tribunal, Establishment, Approval

Companies Amendment (Ordinance), 2018 promulgated(02.11.2018)

President of India gives his assent for promulgation of the Companies Amendment (Ordinance), 2018 approved by the Union Cabinet. The Ordinance is base.....

Tags : Assent, Promulgation, Ordinance

Gambling tax is payable in respect of freeplay credits(04.09.2023)

The Board, together with Sun International Subsidiaries Grand west and Golden Valley casinos approached the Western Cape High Court for resolution of .....

Tags : Assessment, Gambling tax, Payment

If an undertaking is clear and unambiguous, a failure to obey it will constitute contempt(02.09.2022)

The applicant, the Attorney General, seeks orders that the first contemnor, Robert Noel Morrison (Mr. Morrison Snr.), and the second contemnor, Robert.....

Tags : Undertaking, Contempt, Conviction

RBI Consumer Confidence Survey(10.09.2015)

The Reserve Bank of India has been conducting consumer surveys on economic conditions, income spending and prices and other criteria since 2010. It re.....

Tags : Contempt, mci, b.sc, medicine

Crime and Criminals Tracking Network and Systems Get Extension by One Year(05.04.2017)

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the extension of implementation phase of Crime and Criminals Tracking Network and System.....

Tags : Project, Time, Extension

Cabinet approves protocol amending convention between India and Brazil for avoidance of double taxation(06.11.2019)

The Union Cabinet Chaired by the Prime Minister approved the signing of the Protocol amending the Convention between India and Brazil for the avoidanc.....

Tags : Convention, Approval, Double Taxation

Commerce Ministry held Meeting with Export Promotion Councils to Boost Exports(05.02.2019)

In wake of enhancing exports, a meeting with export promotion councils and other key exporters was held to discuss various issues being faced by expor.....

Tags : Exports, Promotion, Meeting

Finance Minister launches facility of Instant PAN through Aadhaar based e-KYC(28.05.2020)

Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs formally launched the facility for instant allotment of PAN (on near to real time basis). The facility .....

Tags : Instant PAN, Facility, Launch

Government suspends IBC qua fresh bankruptcy proceedings amid covid pandemic(05.06.2020)

In an unprecedented move, the Government of India has suspended fresh proceedings under Sections 7, 9 and 10 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 20.....

Tags : Fresh proceedings, Suspension, IBC

Cabinet Approves Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Second Amendment) Bill, 2019(11.12.2019)

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister approved the proposal to make amendments in the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (Code), through t.....

Tags : IBC, Second Amendment, Approval

Central Government introduces an Ordinance to amend the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 to protect members of healthcare services(22.04.2020)

Union Cabinet in its meeting held on 22nd April, 2020 has approved promulgation of an Ordinance to amend the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 to ensure saf.....

Tags : Ordinance, Protection, Healthcare service

RBI reduces the repo rate from 4.4% to 4% to mitigate the impact of COVID-19(22.05.2020)

The RBI revises the repo rate and reduced it from 4.4% to 4%. Further, it has reduced the reverse repo rate to 3.35%. The decision of the monetary po.....

Tags : Repo rate, Reduction, Economic activity

Prime Minister launches platform for "Transparent Taxation”(13.08.2020)

In order to reform tax system, Prime Minister launches platform for ‘Transparent Taxation - Honoring the Honest’. The Prime Minister said that, the pl.....

Tags : Taxation system, Transparency, Reforms

IBBI amends the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons) Regulations, 2016(07.08.2020)

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) notifies the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate.....

Tags : Corporate Persons, Regulations, Amendment

RBI issues Fair Practices Code for Asset Reconstruction Companies(16.07.2020)

Asset Reconstruction Companies (ARCs) registered with the Bank are advised to adopt ‘Fair Practices Code’ (FPC) so as to ensure transparency and fairn.....

Tags : Fair Practices Code, Issuance, ARCs

RBI issues new Guidelines on Safe Deposit Lockers, Safe Custody Article Facility provided by Banks(18.08.2021)

Reserve Bank of India has reviewed the guidelines issued on the Safe Deposit Locker/Safe Custody Article Facility provided by the banks. The developme.....

Tags : Guidelines, Safe Deposit, Lockers

Insured persons are under a duty to act in good faith in their dealings with insurers(14.06.2023)

The issue before the Supreme Court was whether Discovery Limited (Discovery) was entitled to terminate the insurance policy with retrospective effect .....

Tags : Insurance policy, Refund, Moneys

Common Format for Issuance of Pollution Control Certificate across the Country notified(17.06.2021)

Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued a notification dated 14thJune, 2021 for a common format of the PUC (Pollution Under Control) Certif.....

Tags : PUC, Common format, Introduction

Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019 enforced from 1st September, 2019 imposing steeper fines for violating traffic rules(02.09.2019)

The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 was enacted with a view to consolidate and amend the laws relating to motor vehicles. The Act was enacted to give effect .....

Tags : Motor Vehicles Act, Penalties, Violation of Traffic Rules

Government announces new measures to boost exports(14.09.2019)

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced various measures in order to give a boost and impetus to exports and to revive economic growth. In.....

Tags : Exports, Promotion, Steps

Monetary policy announced; RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 4% while maintaining accommodative stance(05.02.2021)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced its monetary policy. In its first policy after the Budget 2021, Monetary Policy Committee of RBI kept its re.....

Tags : RBI, Monetary Policy

Finance Ministry releases guidelines for reforms in Public Procurement and Project Management(29.10.2021)

In order to ensure efficient and transparent execution of projects, Finance Ministry releases guidelines for reforms in Public Procurement and Project.....

Tags : Guidelines, Reforms, Public Procurement

Cabinet approves Companies (Second Amendment) Bill, 2019(04.03.2020)

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, has approved the Companies (Second Amendment) Bill, 2019 to amend the Companies Act, 2013. The chang.....

Tags : Bill, Amendment, Approval

Parliament passes the Direct Tax Vivad se Vishwas Bill, 2020(13.03.2020)

The Parliament has given its nod to Direct Tax Vivad se Vishwas Bill, 2020. The ‘Vivad se Vishwas’ Scheme was announced during the Union Budget, 2020,.....

Tags : Vivad se Vishwas, Bill, Approval

RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announces no change in repo rate(04.12.2020)

On the basis of an assessment of the current and evolving macro-economic situation, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) at its meeting decides to keep.....

Tags : MPC, Announcement, Repo rate

CBIC reduces compliance burden by abolishing renewals of licenses/registrations(24.07.2021)

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has with effect from 23rd July, 2021 abolished the requirement of periodic renewals of Licence/.....

Tags : Compliance, licenses, Renewal

Cheaper to pirate than purchase?(23.09.2015)

In a case against large pirating of Microsoft software (yes, makers of the little known ‘Windows’, ‘Office’ and ‘Bing’), the Delhi High Court laid hea.....

Tags : Software, pirate, unlicensed, Microsoft, punitive

India and USA set to sign Bilateral Agreement for Exchange of Country-by-Country (CbC) Reports(15.03.2019)

India and the USA would finalise signing of agreement for Exchange of Country-by-Country (CbC) Reports on or before 31st March, 2019.The agreement wou.....

Tags : CBC reports, Agreement, Signing of

Subjected to law? Make a fuss(07.12.2015)

Hearing complaints of how the upper echelon of the Indian National Congress political party illegally acquired several thousand crores worth of Associ.....

Tags : Gandhi, national herald, summons, prima facie

GST Council Approved Final Draft of Central GST and Integrated GST(04.03.2017)

The all-powerful GST Council headed by Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley approved final draft of Central GST (C-GST) and Integrated GST (I-GST). Fur.....

Tags : Council, Approval, Implementation, GST

When crying wolf 218 times is one too many(31.07.2015)

The Punjab and Haryana High Court recently passed a judgment calling a Petitioner's suit (with a further 20 listed for the month of August, 2015) friv.....

Tags : vexatious, frivolous, litigation, compensation

When crying wolf 218 times is one too many(31.07.2015)

The Punjab and Haryana High Court recently passed a judgment calling a Petitioner's suit (with a further 20 listed for the month of August, 2015) friv.....

Tags : vexatious, frivolous, litigation, compensation

A reasonable suspicion that a thing has been stolen or unlawfully obtained will necessarily fall short of certainty(06.11.2018)

In facts of present case, the Appellant was convicted after trial in the Magistrates Court of a charge of being in possession of a thing capable of be.....

Tags : Suspicion, Conviction, Legality

NGT bans open burning of waste across the country(23.12.2016)

In a significant move towards a cleaner environment, the National Green Tribunal has directed that there shall be complete prohibition on open burning.....

Tags : Ban, Waste, Open burning

Supreme Court Takes Cognizance Regarding Time Extension of Depositing 1000 & 500 Rupee Notes(21.03.2017)

The Supreme Court has sought reply from the Central Government on a Public Interest Litigation filed alleging change in government stand of accepting .....

Tags : Notes, Deposits, Time, Extension

Highlights of Telecom Subscription Data on 31 July, 2015(30.09.2015)

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India released subscription data for the period ending 31 July, 2015. The total number of telephone subscribers contin.....

Tags : Trai, telecom report, july, 2015

Right to be forgotten rejected by Japan’s Supreme Court(03.02.2017)

The Supreme Court of Japan has rejected a man's demand that a Google web search showing up reports of his arrest for child prostitution be removed. Th.....

Tags : Privacy, Right, Personal information, Removal

Union Cabinet finally clears Bill prohibiting discrimination against persons with HIV/AIDS(05.10.2016)

The Union Cabinet has cleared the latest amendments in HIV and AIDS (Prevention and Control) Bill, 2014. The object of the bill is to protect and saf.....

Tags : HIV/AIDS, Bill, Amendment, Approval

WHO settles long standing dispute between India and European Union(24.11.2016)

The World Health Organization has settled a long standing dispute between India and the European Union (EU) by clarifying that the term ‘counterfeit’ .....

Tags : Settlement, Dispute, Medicines

Court shall regard welfare of child as most important consideration in relation to adoption(23.01.2019)

In present case, the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust (Appellant) sought an order pursuant to the Adoption (Northern Ireland) Order, 1987 th.....

Tags : Adoption, Interest, Child

GST council has notified constitution of Anti-profiteering Authority(20.06.2017)

In order to keep a check on passing of price reduction benefit in tax rate from businesses to consumers, a five-member anti-profiteering authority has.....

Tags : Authority, Constitution, Benefit, Price reduction

Government Makes Service Charge Completely Voluntary(21.04.2017)

The Central Government has approved guidelines making service charge “completely voluntary”. As per the guidelines, levy of service charge amounts to .....

Tags : Service charge, Voluntary, Approval

Right of a union to engage in collective bargaining is not an incident of right of freedom of association(23.03.2017)

Applicant in instant matter, an academic and staff union (‘NTEU’), applied for urgent interim relief suspending Clause 5 of collective agreement betwe.....

Tags : Collective bargaining, Right, Participation

Officer of the Department or an agent of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) may serve a Notice on his behalf without a formal written delegation from CEO(25.05.2018)

In instant case, the Respondent was charged with offence of driving a motor vehicle whilst not being a person authorised to do so, for the reason that.....

Tags : Power, Delegation, Acquittal, Validity

Court is empowered to grant leave to a disqualified person to manage a corporation(04.12.2018)

By originating process lodged 17 September 2018 the plaintiff seeks leave of the court under s 206G of the Corporations Act, 2001 to be a director of .....

Tags : Bankrupt, Act as director, application

Government revised definition of start-up to promote entrepreneurship(25.05.2017)

With an endeavour to promote entrepreneurship in the country, Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), a nodal body for Start-up India Pl.....

Tags : Definition, start-up, Amendment

Trustees are not empowered to adopt an index other than RPI unless RPI had been discontinued as an officially published index and replaced(07.11.2018)

Present appeal raises a question of interpretation of a clause in a pension scheme trust deed which defines the phrase “Retail Prices Index” and which.....

Tags : Pension scheme, Clause, Interpretation

Cabinet approved the proposal for scrapping of FIPB(24.05.2017)

Union Cabinet has approved phasing out of 25 years old Foreign Investment Promotion Board. With this decision, administrative Ministries/Departments w.....

Tags : FIPB, Abolition, Approval

A "scintilla of invention" remains sufficient in Australian law to support patent validity(17.08.2016)

Present Matter related to patent application in name of Britax Childcare Pty Ltd (Applicant). A notice of opposition was filed by Dorel Australia Pty .....

Tags : Patent, Grant, Inventive step

Mandatory Use of Public Finance Management System (PFMS) for all Central Sector Schemes Launched(27.10.2017)

The use Public Finance Management System has been made mandatory in order to ensure that, the benefits of the various Government Schemes reach to the .....

Tags : PFMS, Mandatory use, Central schemes

Application to reopen a case under same case number on same pleadings in order to thwart prescription is not permissible(20.04.2020)

The central issue in present appeal is whether, after an order of absolution from the instance at the end of a trial, the Appellant, Liberty Group Lim.....

Tags : Case re-opening, Entitlement

Maximum age of joining National Pension System (NPS) increased from the existing 60 years to 65 years(01.11.2017)

Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has increased the age of joining under NPS-Private Sector from 60 years to 65 years in order.....

Tags : Age, Increase, NPS

A private company running on commercial lines is not entitled to exemptions under Section 10 Income Tax Act(20.11.2020)

The Appellant, City Power Soc Limited (City Power), is a state-owned company that is wholly owned by the City of Johannesburg (the City). In 2014, it .....

Tags : Assessments, Exemption, Applicability

SC Declares Right to Privacy as Fundamental Right(24.08.2017)

The Nine Judges Bench of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in a historic and landmark Judgment has declared that, right to privacy is a fundamental right in t.....

Tags : Privacy, Fundamental right, Declaration

Supreme Court upheld linking of Aadhaar with PAN card mandatory for filing ITR(09.06.2017)

Supreme Court has upheld linking of Aadhaar card with PAN card mandatory for filing income tax returns in a judgment titled as Binoy Viswam v. Union o.....

Tags : Aadhar, PAN, Linking, Mandatory

Union Cabinet approves the Trafficking of Persons (Prevention, Protection and Rehabilitation) Bill, 2018(28.02.2018)

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister has approved the Trafficking of Persons (Prevention, Protection and Rehabilitation) Bill, 2018 for introdu.....

Tags : Trafficking, Bill, Approval

Power of Court to extend time for compliance with a springing order has to be exercised cautiously(12.12.2019)

In present case, the Appellant was convicted on 27th November, 2017, after a trial before Corboy J and a jury for the murder of Mark Colin Koller (the.....

Tags : Springing order, Time, Extension

Title of religious text not ordinarily registrable as trade mark(27.10.2015)

The Supreme Court left little room for interpretation in its ruling against registration of a trade mark in ‘Ramayan’ to be used on packaging for ince.....

Tags : Trade mark, religious text , title, public juris

Union cabinet clears National Medical Commission bill, 2017 to replace Medical Council of India(15.12.2017)

The Cabinet has approved the draft of National Medical Commission Bill, 2017, in order to ensure transparency. The National Commission for Indian Syst.....

Tags : Bill, Approval, Medical Commission

Statutory provision should not be interpreted so as to alter the common law unless the intention to do so was clearly reflected in the enactment(04.11.2021)

The appeal concerned the construction to be placed on ‘collection costs’ as defined in Section 1 and whether collection costs in Section 101(1)(g), as.....

Tags : Cost, Inclusion, Post-judgment

Supreme Court allows passive euthanasia, issues guidelines(09.03.2018)

The Supreme Court while holding that right to live with dignity is a fundamental right has allowed passive euthanasia for terminally-ill patients. The.....

Tags : Illness, Passive Euthanasia, Fundamental right

For an arrest to be effected in terms of Section 5(1)(b) of Extradition Act, 1962, it was not necessary for the Minister to issue a notice in terms of Section 5(1)(a) of Act(10.02.2021)

The core issue for determination in present appeal is whether a provisional arrest under Section 5(1)(b) of the Extradition Act, 1962 had lapsed, for .....

Tags : Extradition, Interpretation, Article

SEBI constitutes Group to review Institutional Trading Platform (ITP)(12.06.2018)

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has constituted a group to look into the existing Institutional Trading Platform (ITP) framework. SE.....

Tags : ITP, Review, Committee, Constitution

Onus rests on the taxpayer to establish, on a balance of probabilities, that it has fully met the requirements of the provision(07.12.2021)

The primary issue before the SCA was whether the Commissioner for South African Revenue Services (SARS) was correct in rejecting Purveyors’ voluntary .....

Tags : Voluntary disclosure, Non-compliance, Provision

Government Approves Ordinance for Capital Punishment to Child Rapists(21.04.2018)

In wake of recent horrific incidents of child rapes in different parts of country, the Central Government has approved an Ordinance for providing stri.....

Tags : Capital Punishment, Ordinance, Approval

Central Government approves capital infusion in Export Credit Guarantee Corporation Ltd.(27.06.2018)

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister has approved the capital infusion of Rs. 2000 crore for strengthening of Export Cr.....

Tags : Capital infusion, Approval, MSME exports

Disclosure of compliance under Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act in Annual Reports of Private companies now made Mandatory(13.08.2018)

For ensuring safety of women at workplaces in the private sector, disclosure regarding implementation of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (.....

Tags : Sexual Harassment, Enactment, Compliance

Disclosure of compliance under Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act in Annual Reports of Private companies now made Mandatory(13.08.2018)

For ensuring safety of women at workplaces in the private sector, disclosure regarding implementation of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (.....

Tags : Sexual Harassment, Enactment, Compliance

Unique Identification Authority of India introduced ‘Virtual ID’ Enhancing Protection to Biometric IDs(10.01.2018)

With the aim to strengthen privacy protection for Aadhaar ID number holders, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has introduced ‘Virt.....

Tags : Virtual Ids, Aadhaar number, Protection

Google wins lawsuit against scanning of copyrighted works(16.10.2015)

A United States Court of Appeal ruled in favour of Google in a lawsuit concerning its book scanning activities. It determined that such digitisation o.....

Tags : Google, copyright, books, scan, fair use

Commission is not required to show any anti-competitive effects of agreement as anti-competitive effects are presumed(23.03.2017)

Present case concerns a complaint referral brought by Competition Commission against Respondents; Dawn Consolidated Holdings (Pty) Ltd ("Dawn"), DPI P.....

Tags : Shareholding Agreement, Contravention, Provision

In deciding an appeal, Court may set aside or vary the decision of the Court of Summary Jurisdiction and the sentence imposed(22.03.2019)

The Appellant pleaded guilty in the Magistrate's Court to four charges of trespass and two charges of possessing drug paraphernalia in which there wer.....

Tags : Sentence, Imposition, Legality

MeitY issues advisory to all intermediaries to comply with existing IT rules(26.12.2023)

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has issued an advisory to all intermediaries, ensuring compliance with the existing IT rule.....

Tags : Rules, Compliance, Advisory

After passing of resolution for voluntary winding up, no action or other civil proceeding is to be proceeded with or commenced against the company except by leave of the Court(25.08.2022)

Present is an application made pursuant to Section 500(2) of the Corporations Act, 2001. The Plaintiff seeks to be granted leave nunc pro tunc to proc.....

Tags : Voluntary winding up, Proceeding, Leave of court

A freezing notice for property may be issued, if there are reasonable grounds for suspecting that the property is crime-used or crime-derived(24.02.2022)

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) seeks a declaration that particular property has been confiscated. The property was the subject of a freezin.....

Tags : Property, Confiscation, Declaration

Ministry of Road Transport and Highways declares plying of motor vehicles without valid motor third party insurance is a punishable offence(11.06.2024)

In a statement released by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, plying motor vehicles without valid motor third party insurance is a punishable of.....

Tags : Insurance, Third party, Penalty

Ministry of Road Transport and Highways declares plying of motor vehicles without valid motor third party insurance is a punishable offence(11.06.2024)

In a statement released by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, plying motor vehicles without valid motor third party insurance is a punishable of.....

Tags : Insurance, Third party, Penalty

Freezing notice must be served on any person from whom the property covered by the notice was taken(05.05.2022)

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) seeks a declaration that particular property has been confiscated. The property was the subject of a freezin.....

Tags : Declaration, Property, Confiscation

Reserve Bank of India releases draft direction on the prudential framework applicable to financing of project loans(03.05.2024)

With a view to strengthen the extant regulatory framework governing project finance and to harmonise the instructions across all regulated entities, R.....

Tags : RBI, Net Present Value, NPV

SEBI issues norms for sharing real-time stock price data with third parties(24.05.2024)

The issue of sharing of real time price data with third parties including various platforms was deliberated in Secondary Market Advisory Committee of .....

Tags : Norms, Issuance, Third parties

Creditor and shareholder of holding company of insolvent insurer has no locus standi to seek curatorship of insurer under Section 54 of Insurance Act(24.10.2022)

In present matter, on 6 November 2018, the Prudential Authority, a juristic person that operates within the administration of the South African Reserv.....

Tags : Liquidation orders, Curatorship, Legality

Centre allows International Trade Settlements in Indian Rupees for Export Promotion Schemes(09.11.2022)

The Government of India has made suitable amendments in the Foreign Trade Policy and Handbook of Procedures to allow for International Trade Settlemen.....

Tags : Export, Settlement, Rupee

14th Ministerial-level meeting of the India-United States Trade Policy Forum held in New Delhi(12.01.2024)

The 14th Ministerial-level meeting of the India-United States Trade Policy Forum (TPF) was held in New Delhi, India on January 12, 2024. Minister of C.....

Tags : TPF, Significance, Meeting

Discretion may be interfered only if the Court is satisfied that it was not exercised judicially or had been influenced by wrong principles(13.04.2022)

Present appeal arises from a successful application by the Appellants, the Central Energy Fund SOC Limited (CEF) and the Strategic Fuel Fund Associati.....

Tags : Compensation, Decision, Review

Admissibility and weight to be given to a previous consistent statement is a legal issue, not a factual one(06.05.2024)

The Respondent was arraigned in the high court on charges of corruption. The State alleged that, the Respondent had committed the crime of ‘corrupt ac.....

Tags : Corrupt activities, Discharge order, Legality

Government e-Marketplace (GeM) witnesses remarkable growth in Service Procurement(01.11.2023)

Over the past few years, Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has achieved significant milestones in the procurement of services. GeM, India's leading onlin.....

Tags : GeM, Growth, Service Procurement

Expert Committee on Climate Finance submits First Report on Transition Finance to IFSCA(02.07.2024)

The Expert Committee on Climate Finance submitted its first report on Transition Finance to the Chairperson, International Financial Services Centres .....

Tags : Climate finance, Report, Submission

Minister is central to the administration and implementation of the Extradition Act and the decision-making power in respect of all extradition requests vests in him(23.05.2024)

The crisp issue in the appeal was whether the power to request the extradition of a person from the United States of America (the US) to stand trial i.....

Tags : Request, Extradition, Power

RBI releases draft direction for Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AePS)(31.07.2024)

Reserve Bank of India releases the draft directions on Due Diligence of AePS Touchpoint Operators. Directions are issued under Section 18 read with Se.....

Tags : AePS, Directions, Release

DoT launches ‘AI Bharat 5G/6G Hackathon’ online platform(08.08.2024)

Department of Telecommunications, launched the ITU-WTSA-24 Hackathon “AI Bharat 5G/6G Sandbox”, a part of the forthcoming WTSA-24. It is designed to p.....

Tags : Online platform, Launch, WTSA

DGFT implements Faceless Automation for ad-hoc Input Output Norms Fixation(20.06.2024)

To modernize and streamline foreign trade procedures, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has decided that ad-hoc Input Output Norms will .....

Tags : Faceless Automation, Input Output Norms, Implementation

Central Consumer Protection Authority issues ‘Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Dark Patterns, 2023’(08.12.2023)

The Central Consumer Protection Authority, in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 18 of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, has issued “Guideli.....

Tags : Guidelines, Issuance, Dark patterns

RBI extends UPI payment facility for Inbound Travellers to India(21.02.2023)

The Reserve Bank of India announces a facility to enable all in-bound travellers visiting India to make local payments using Unified Payments Interfac.....

Tags : Extension, UPI, Inbound Travellers

Brexit: Being aloof is better than being a fool(27.06.2016)

Whether the government overestimated its position in the blunder to call for a referendum, or Britons mistook the opportunity to test out ‘any change .....

Tags : brexit, european union, referendum, united kingdom

National Food Security Act, 2013 (NFSA) implemented throughout India(04.11.2016)

The National Food Security Act, 2013 (NFSA) is finally implemented throughout all the territories of India including all States and Union Territories......

Tags : Act, Food security, Implementation

Rupees 500 and 1000 denomination notes are no more a legal tender : Union Government(08.11.2016)

The Prime Minister of India in a surprise move announced demonetization rupees 500 and 1000 denomination notes with effect from midnight of 8th Novemb.....

Tags : Rupees, De-monetisation, Black money

Finance Minister launches e-Bill system to enable paperless submission of bills/claims(02.03.2022)

The Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs launched the e-Bill system for Central Government Ministries. Finance Ministry has enabled the ne.....

Tags : E-Bill system, Paperless submission, Launch

Customs to begin faceless assessment of imports across India(04.09.2020)

In a step forward to ease of doing business module, the Customs Department will soon initiate pan-India faceless assessment for all imported goods by .....

Tags : Customs, Faceless assessment, Imports

MCA amends Nidhi Rules, 2014 to safeguard the interest of general public(20.04.2022)

Initially, there was no requirement for a company to obtain a declaration from the Central Government in order to operate as a Nidhi Company under the.....

Tags : Mandatory, Nidhi companies, declaration

Amendment in Notary Rules; Experience required as legal practitioner by persons with benchmark disabilities reduced(29.05.2021)

The Central Government has notified Notaries (Amendment) Rules, 2021 to amend the Notaries Rules, 1956. Through the specified amendment Rules, after c.....

Tags : Notary Rules, Persons with benchmark disabilities, Appointment

Cabinet empowers the Board of Directors to recommend and undertake the process for Disinvestment(18.05.2022)

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister, has approved the proposal for empowering the Board of Directors of the Holding, Parent Public Sector Ent.....

Tags : Empowerment, Process, Disinvestment

To claim a refund of the fuel and RAF levy, a licensed distributor of fuel must obtain the fuel directly from stocks of a licensed warehouse (not a depot)(06.08.2024)

The Appellant is a licensed distributor of fuel (LDF). In March 2017, it submitted the refund related to 25 consignments of diesel exported to Lesotho.....

Tags : Permit, Refund claim, Eligibility

RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee decides to keep policy repo rates unchanged(05.04.2024)

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) at its meeting on 5thApril 5, 2024decided to keep the policy repo rate under the liquidity adjustment facility (LA.....

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RBI proposes to permit linking of PPIs through third-party UPI applications(05.04.2024)

In order to provide more flexibility to PPI holders, it is now proposed to permit linking of PPIs through third-party UPI applications. This will enab.....

Tags : Digital payments, Linking, PPIs

Interference would be called for, if the exercise of the discretion was based on a misdirection of fact or a wrong principle of law(18.05.2023)

Present is an appeal by the Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service (SARS) against an order setting aside the winding-up of Regiments Capit.....

Tags : Winding up, Discretion, Solvency

Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade releases Report on Logistics Costs in India(14.12.2023)

India’s National Logistics Policy, which was launched on 17th September 2022, aims to reduce logistics costs in India. To achieve this objective, the .....

Tags : Logistic cost, Report, Release

Amendment to Section 148 of Negotiable Instruments Act applies retrospectively(29.05.2019)

In a recent decision, the Supreme Court, while hearing a case namely Surinder Singh Deswal @ S.S. Deswal & Ors. v. Virender Gandhi held that, Section .....

Tags : Enactment, Amendment, Applicability

SEBI notifies simplified norms for processing investor’s service requests by RTAs and norms for furnishing PAN, KYC details and nomination(17.11.2023)

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) vide its Circular No. SEBI/HO/MIRSD/POD-1/P/CIR/2023/181 dated November, 17, 2023, has simplified th.....

Tags : SEBI, Registrars’ Association of India, Benami Transactions (Prohibitions) Act, 1988, Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002

A return to public hangings(30.07.2015)

When a judge begins his deliberations with a somewhat sardonic assessment that, “the issue had seen the end yesterday, appears to have unending charac.....

Tags : supreme court, death, public trial

Legislation seems to be the hardest word()

With the impending conclusion of the Monsoon Session of the Parliament of India, the inconvenient question of how it bettered the nation for economic .....

Tags : Parliament, session, bills

An applicant for condonation is required to give a full and reasonable explanation for the delay that has occurred, and explanation must cover the entire period of the delay(04.12.2023)

The Appellant was convicted in the magistrates’ court, Kimberley, of dealing in drugs in contravention of Section 5(b) of the Drugs and Drug Trafficki.....

Tags : Notice of appeal, Late filing, Condonation

RBI Consumer Confidence Survey(10.09.2015)

The Reserve Bank of India has been conducting consumer surveys on economic conditions, income spending and prices and other criteria since 2010. It re.....

Tags : Contempt, mci, b.sc, medicine

RBI Consumer Confidence Survey(10.09.2015)

The Reserve Bank of India has been conducting consumer surveys on economic conditions, income spending and prices and other criteria since 2010. It re.....

Tags : Contempt, mci, b.sc, medicine

A heavy price for not charging toll(08.09.2015)

In a case where the State government issued notifications on charging toll on highways contrary to the Concession Agreement with the Petitioner, it wa.....

Tags : highways, toll, public policy

A little more compassion for married daughters(30.11.2015)

It may not quite be the “but-for-sex”, but Chhattisgarh High Court’s ruling took a step in quelling another probably archaic, certainly egregious gove.....

Tags : compassionate appointment, married daughter, Chhattisgarh

Regulatory disclosure and public interest(16.12.2015)

The Supreme Court dismissed appeals arising out of Central Information Commission’s orders requiring the Reserve Bank of India to disclose information.....

Tags : Rbi, fiduciary relationship, disclosure, rti

The perils of condning martyrdom(17.07.2015)

The Bombay High Court recently convicted a person on the basis of the sole witness testimony of the prosecutrix, an adolescent teen who was raped repe.....

Tags : criminal, rape, sole witness

Pakistan’s Hindu Marriage Act returns(28.03.2016)

Pakistani National Assembly’s Law and Justice Standing Committee recently approved the National .....

Tags : civil aviation, policy, airport charges, developer fee, concession, international flights

Out of the barrel and into the chamber(08.07.2016)

What started out as a petition against extra-judicial executions by the armed forces in the north-eastern states of the country roused the Supreme Cou.....

Tags : north east, fake encounter, human rights, proxy war, terrorism

NPCI Gets Final Approval From RBI To Function As Bharat Bill Payment Central Unit(28.07.2017)

In a bid to further strengthen and regulate digital payments, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), being an umbrella organisation for al.....

Tags : NPCI, Bill payment, Approval, Central Unit

An unsatisfied quid pro quo(12.08.2015)

The Supreme Court recently deliberated on several appeals questioning the imposition of fee on a 'per bulk litre' of industrial alcohol exported from .....

Tags : excise, quid pro quo, fee

India and Britain signed three Bilateral Advance Pricing Agreements(18.11.2016)

India and Britain signed three more bilateral Advance Pricing Agreements (in short ‘APAs’) to reduce litigation between both countries arising out of.....

Tags : Agreement, Bilateral, Advance Pricing

Possession of old 500 & 1000 rupee notes set to become illegal(29.12.2016)

The Central Government Cabinet had approved an ordinance in respect of possession of old notes as a penal offence. The Cabinet has approved promulgati.....

Tags : Notes, Possession, Legality

Possession of old 500 & 1000 rupee notes set to become illegal(29.12.2016)

The Central Government Cabinet had approved an ordinance in respect of possession of old notes as a penal offence. The Cabinet has approved promulgati.....

Tags : Notes, Possession, Legality

Rs. 20 lakh compensation for kin of Beas river deceased(02.01.2016)

The Himachal Pradesh High Court increased severally the interim compensation awarded to parents of students who drowned in Beas river in 2014. The inc.....

Tags : beas tragedy, 2014, compensation, assessment

IPR Toolkit launched by Central Government for Law Enforcement Agencies(04.01.2017)

In a major step towards high-tech investigations in India, the Union Commerce and Industry Minister launched an Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Enf.....

Tags : Toolkit, Launch, Police assistance

Domiciling a special class: a new reservation(27.10.2015)

The Supreme Court, hearing petitions against State policies of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu to restrict eligibility of students to super-s.....

Tags : Article 370, article 371, special class, Andhra Pradesh, telangana

Insolvency and Bankruptcy Bill, 2015(09.11.2015)

The Ministry of Finance has placed the draft Insolvency and Bankruptcy Bill, 2015 on its website and is receiving comments on it till 19 November 2015.....

Tags : Bankruptcy, insolvency, draft, bill, 2015, report

Oversight Committee darkens MCI future(02.05.2016)

“…That the need for major institutional changes in the regulatory oversight of the medical profession in the country is so urgent”, the concluding lin.....

Tags : Medical council, oversight, determining fee, private institution

Parliament Passes the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2019(30.07.2019)

Parliament passed the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2019, to ban practice of Triple Talaq. The bill is a historic step to prot.....

Tags : Triple Talaq, Practice, Muslim Women, Protection

Prime Minister unveiled 12 key initiatives for expansion of MSMEs(02.11.2018)

The Prime Minister launched a historic support and outreach programme for the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector. Twelve key initiative.....

Tags : MSMEs, Expansion, Initiative, Launch

PFRDA permits Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) to enrol under National Pension System at par with Non-Resident Indians(30.10.2019)

In a significant decision aiming to enhance pension coverage, Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has now permitted Overseas Cit.....

Tags : OCI, Eligibility, NPS

CBDT Notifies PAN-Aadhaar Interchangeability(07.11.2019)

The Central Board of Direct Taxes, a statutory authority, has notified the amendments of over 100 forms and returns to provide for interchangeability .....

Tags : PAN, Aadhaar, Linakage, Notification

Government brings Taxation Laws (Amendment) Ordinance, 2019 slashing corporate tax rates to boost investment(20.09.2019)

In order to make certain amendments in the Income-tax Act, 1961 and the Finance Act, 2019, the Government has brought in the Taxation Laws (Amendment).....

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New Delhi International Arbitration Centre Bill, 2019 gets Cabinet’s nod(12.06.2019)

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister approves New Delhi International Arbitration Centre Bill, 2019 (NDIAC) to achieve aim of making India a hu.....

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Government Repeals Article 370 of the Constitution in respect of Jammu and Kashmir(05.08.2019)

The Central Government announced a historic decision by introducing Bill for repeal of provisions under Article 370 of the Constitution of India grant.....

Tags : Article 370, Repeal, Bill

IBBI amends the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Liquidation Process) Regulations, 2016(07.01.2020)

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) notified the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Liquidation Process) (Amendment) Regulation.....

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DGFT simplifies Composition Fee for Export Obligation Extension under Advance Authorization Scheme(18.01.2023)

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has notified the amended rules for calculation of Composition Fee for extending Export Obligation unde.....

Tags : Composition Fee, Simplification, Export

Central Government amends Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020(23.06.2023)

The Government of India has introduced two changes to the prevailing power tariff system, through an amendment to the Electricity (Rights of Consumers.....

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Central Electricity Authority notifies the National Electricity Plan for the period of 2022-32(31.05.2023)

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has notified the National Electricity Plan (NEP) (Vol-I Generation) for the period of 2022-32. The plan docume.....

Tags : NEP, Notification, Review

Lok Sabha passes Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023(03.08.2023)

In order to protect right of individuals and their digital personal data, Lok Sabha passes Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023. The Bill prote.....

Tags : Personal Data, Bill, Protection

HSN Code mandatory from 1st April for GST taxpayer with turnover of more than Rs 5 Crore(31.03.2021)

CBIC (Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs) with effect from 1st April has made mandatory for a GST taxpayer, with a turnover of more than Rs 5.....

Tags : HSN Code, Mandatory, GST taxpayer

Committee of Experts releases report on ‘Onshoring the Indian Innovation to GIFT IFSC’(25.08.2023)

A Committee of Experts to ‘Onshoring the Indian Innovation to GIFT IFSC’ constituted by International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) sub.....

Tags : Report, Submission, India innovation

G20 document prepared by World Bank highlights India’s progress in Digital Public Infrastructure(08.09.2023)

Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) has had a transformative impact on India, extending far beyond inclusive finance. The G20 Global Partnership for F.....

Tags : G20 document, DPI, Progress

Government proposes quick settlement of contractual disputes to promote ease of doing business(08.02.2023)

The Ministry of Finance circulated a draft scheme. The government intends to bring one time settlement scheme called “Vivad se Vishwas II (Contractual.....

Tags : Contractual disputes, Quick settlement, Disputes

RBI launches pilot project on digitalisation of lending in rural areas(02.09.2022)

Digitalisation of various aspects of rural finance is an important objective of RBI’s Fintech initiatives in view of challenges associated with rural .....

Tags : Project, Launch, Rural finance

RBI issues guidelines for Fair Lending Practice(18.08.2023)

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued various guidelines to the Regulated Entities (REs) to ensure reasonableness and transparency in disclosure of p.....

Tags : Guidelines, Loans, Practices

CBIC releases National Time Release Study, 2023 report(15.06.2023)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) released the National Time Release Study (NTRS) 2023 report.TRS as a performance measurement tool a.....

Tags : NTRS, Report, Release

Lok Sabha passes Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill(21.12.2023)

In a historic decision, the Lok Sabha passes the Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023, repealing the colonial era law of the Press and Reg.....

Tags : Registration, Periodicals Bill, Approval

Central Government issues extension of Interest Equalization Scheme for Pre and Post Shipment Rupee Export Credit(08.03.2022)

Government of India has approved the extension of Interest Equalization Scheme for Pre and Post Shipment Rupee Export Credit (‘Scheme’) up to March 31.....

Tags : Scheme, Extension, Approval

Central Government notifies extension of RoDTEP Scheme to Advance Authorisation Holders, EOU and SEZ Units(08.03.2024)

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, announces the extension of Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Scheme support to addi.....

Tags : RoDTEP Scheme, Extension, Economic growth

IRDAI approves 8 principle-based consolidated Regulations(19.03.2024)

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) approves eight principle-based consolidated regulations, following the comprehensi.....

Tags : Insurance sector, Regulation, Approval

DGFT implements the Advance Authorisation Scheme, allows duty-free import of inputs for export purposes(17.07.2023)

Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) implements the Advance Authorisation Scheme under the Foreign Trade Policy, which allows duty-free import .....

Tags : Scheme, Implementation, Inputs

CBIC announces implementation of Electronic Cash Ledger for payment of Import duties from 1st March, 2024(29.02.2024)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs announces implementation of Electronic Cash Ledger (ECL). The Electronic Cash Ledger (ECL) shall be the mo.....

Tags : ECL, Implementation, Payments

CBDT signs record number of 125 Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) in FY 2023-2024(16.04.2024)

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has entered into a record 125 Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) in FY 2023-2024 with Indian taxpayers. This i.....

Tags : APA, Signing of, Transfer pricing

RBI releases Master Direction on Electronic Trading Platforms(29.04.2024)

Reserve Bank of India issues directions to all entities operating Electronic Trading Platforms.These Directions shall be called Master Direction – Res.....

Tags : Direction, Issuance, ETP

Government allows direct listing of securities by public Indian companies on International Exchanges of GIFT-IFSC(24.01.2024)

The Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, has amended Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) Rules, 2019, and notified the .....

Tags : Direct listing, Securities, Companies

Increased Tax Collection at Source rates set to apply from 1st October, 2023(28.06.2023)

Certain changes were announced to the system of Tax Collection at Source (TCS) on payments under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) and on overse.....

Tags : TCS, Rates, Applicability

Central Government’s Last Budget Showers Benefits To Tax Payers Aiming Upcoming Elections(01.02.2019)

The Finance Minister Shri Piyush Goyal presented an interim budget in Parliament on Friday and announced numbers of benefits to the people. Aimed at u.....

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SIDBI and CSC signs MOU for providing easy credit to village level entrepreneurs(24.05.2018)

Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) signs Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Common Service Centres (CSC) aiming to ensure easy cre.....

Tags : MOU, Financial Support, Rural area

Faridabad Bar Association Bars Outstation Lawyers from Appearing in Courts Sans Local Counsel(22.06.2018)

The District Bar Association of Faridabad has passed a resolution barring all out station advocates from appearing in any court without local counsel......

Tags : Faridabad Bar Association, Outstation Lawyers, Litigation, Practice

India - Russia annual bilateral summit held in October, 2018(05.10.2018)

Prime Minister of India Mr. Narendra Modi and President of the Russian Federation Mr. Vladimir V. Putin met for the 19th edition of the Annual Bilater.....

Tags : Bilateral summit, Russian President, Visit

India Set the Course For First Ever Bullet Train On Its Soil(14.09.2017)

The Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe jointly laid the foundation stone for India’s first ever bullet .....

Tags : Project, Bullet train, Foundation

SC asks BJP to exit state right(13.07.2016)

The Supreme Court concluded the proceedings of the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh during the 6th session of the State’s Legislative Assembly to be in v.....

Tags : arunachal pradesh, president’s rule, unconstitutional, disqualification

PM launches India Post Payments Bank(01.09.2018)

The Prime Minister launched the India Post Payments Bank (IPPB). The initiative would enable banking services to reach the remotest places in the coun.....

Tags : Banking services, IPPB, Launch

Government signs Global Environment Facility (GEF) Grant Agreement with the World Bank(16.08.2017)

The Government of India and the World Bank has signed a US dollar 24.64 million grant from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) in order to improve e.....

Tags : World Bank, Grant, Ecosystem, Improvement

Supreme Court bans sale of crackers in Delhi/NCR for testing the effect of the ban on air quality after Diwali(09.10.2017)

The Supreme Court has upheld its earlier verdict banning sale of firecrackers in the Delhi-NCR region ahead of Diwali in order to keep a check on the .....

Tags : Air Pollution, Cracker, Ban

Cabinet Approves "Partial Credit Guarantee Scheme"(11.12.2019)

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister has given its approval to the "Partial Credit Guarantee Scheme", set to be offered by the Government .....

Tags : Scheme, Approval, Partial Credit

“The DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill - 2019” passed by Lok Sabha(08.01.2019)

In order to strengthen justice delivery system, the Lok Sabha passed “The DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill - 2019”. The Bill has b.....

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Union Finance Minister Presents First Budget of New Government(05.07.2019)

The Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman has presented first budget after the formation of new Government. Nirmala Sitharaman is the second woma.....

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Cabinet Approves Amendment to the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 to Change the Criteria of Classification(07.02.2018)

The Union Cabinet has approved change in the basis of classifying Micro, Small and Medium enterprises from ‘investment in plant & machinery/equipment’.....

Tags : MSME, Amendment, Approval

Central Government approves an ordinance making triple talaq a punishable offence(19.09.2018)

Union cabinet passed the ordinance as it failed to get the majority on The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill 2017 which had been pa.....

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Courts cannot lay down conditions of eligibility in respect of employment rules of Supreme Court(03.05.2019)

The Supreme Court in its recent Judgment has expressed that, the essential qualifications for appointment to a post are for the employer to decide and.....

Tags : Eligibility, Employment, Condition

Parliament Passes Taxation (Amendment) Bill, 2019 Replacing the Ordinance Promulgated by President in September, 2019(05.12.2019)

Rajya Sabha has cleared the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2019, replacing an Ordinance that was used to slash corporate tax rates to stimulate growt.....

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Interest on delayed GST payment will now be calculated on net tax liability(15.02.2020)

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) released a statement clarifying that, interest payable on delayed payment of GST will be calcul.....

Tags : Tax liability, Interest, Delayed payment

Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), launches multi-location claim settlement to expedite member claims(15.06.2020)

In order to ensure uniform standards of service delivery across the country and optimum utilisation of its workforce during COVID-19 Pandemic, EPFO ha.....

Tags : Claim pendency, Settlement, Launch

President Promulgates Banking Regulation (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020(27.06.2020)

In order to ensure safety of depositors across banks, the President has promulgated the Banking Regulation (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020. The Ordinance.....

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Central Government approves recapitalisation of Export-Import Bank of India(16.01.2019)

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the recapitalization of EXIM Bank. Recapitalization Bonds by Government of India to the.....

Tags : Recapitalisation, Exim bank, Approval

Direct Tax Vivad se Vishwas Bill, 2020 introduced in Lok Sabha(05.02.2020)

The Minister of Finance introduced the Direct Tax Vivad se Vishwas Bill, 2020 on February 5, 2020, a mechanism for resolving tax disputes pending in v.....

Tags : Settlement, Disputes, Bill

Income Tax Department introduces a new utility for banks, post offices to check TDS rate on high value cash withdrawals(12.07.2020)

The Income Tax Department has facilitated a new functionality for Banks and Post offices through which they can ascertain the TDS applicability rates .....

Tags : TDS rate, Cash withdrawal, Applicability

Central Government set to introduce Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill, 2021(23.11.2021)

The Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill, 2021 is to be presented in winter session of Parliament. The Bill seeks to create.....

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Government approves continuation of the National Export Insurance Account (NEIA) scheme(29.09.2021)

In order to provide a boost to the exports sector, Government has undertaken a series of measures. In line with this objective, the Government has app.....

Tags : Scheme, Approval, Continuation

Finance Minister presented Union Budget, 2022 in the Lok Sabha(01.02.2022)

The Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Union Budget 2022-23 in Parliament. The Union Budget while co.....

Tags : Budget, Proposal, Taxpayers

Government facilitates faster imports of key medical devices amid rise in COVID -19 cases(30.04.2021)

In view of present pandemic situation of COVID-19 and for meeting the demand of medical devices, Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India h.....

Tags : Imports, Medical devices, Compliance

CBIC introduces Liberalised Economic Operator Package for MSMEs(07.01.2021)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC) has introduced Liberalised MSME AEO Package for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). In order .....

Tags : MSMEs, AEOs, Package

RBI imposes restriction on Mastercard from on-boarding new domestic customers(14.07.2021)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed restrictions on Mastercard Asia / Pacific Pte. Limited (Mastercard) from on-boarding new domestic customer.....

Tags : Supervisory action, Restrictions, Mastercard

IBBI amends the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons) Regulations, 2016(21.07.2021)

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) notifies the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate.....

Tags : Amendment, Regulations, CIRP

RBI bars payment system operators from introducing new QR codes(22.10.2020)

RBI bars Payment System Operators (PSOs) from launching any new proprietary QR code for payment transactions. In order to strengthen the digital payme.....

Tags : QR code, Bar, PSO’s

Amendment of MTP Act comes into force: Medical Termination of Pregnancy can now be done up to 24 weeks.(26.09.2021)

The Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Act, 2021 came into force w.e.f 24th September, 2021 bringing a relief to certain categories of women.....

Tags : Termination, Pregnancy, Extension, 24 weeks

DGFT relaxes provision of the submission of a "Bill of Export" for supplies made to the SEZ units(07.06.2022)

Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has relaxed the provision of the submission of a "Bill of Export" for supplies made to the SEZ units in ca.....

Tags : Export bill, Submission, Relaxation

IBBI amends Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons Regulations, 2016(15.06.2022)

Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) notified the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Per.....

Tags : Corporate Persons, Regulation, Amendment

Ministry of Corporate Affairs revises threshold for paid up capital of “small companies”(16.09.2022)

The Central Government amends the Companies (Specification of Definition Details) Rules, 2014. These rules may be called Companies (Specification of d.....

Tags : Definition, Amendment, Paid-up capital

IBBI amends the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Voluntary Liquidation Process) Regulations, 2017(08.04.2022)

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India notified the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Voluntary Liquidation Process) (Amendment) Regulat.....

Tags : Amendment, Regulation, Liquidation Process

Central Government amends Insurance Ombudsman Rules for better resolution of complaints(03.03.2021)

In order to improve the working of the Insurance Ombudsman mechanism and to facilitate resolution of complaints, the Government notified amendments to.....

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Ministry of Commerce and Industry launches US Startup - SETU(07.09.2022)

The Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and Textiles, Shri Piyush Goyal launched the US Startup, SETU - .....

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Notifications & Circulars

Cabinet approves Agreement between India and Uruguay regarding Cooperation and Mutual Assistance in Customs Matters(04.01.2017)

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved signing and ratifying an Agreement between India and Uruguay regardin.....

Tags : Agreement, Approval, Mutual Assistance

Launch of IPR Enforcement Toolkit for Police and IPR Awareness Campaign for Children(04.01.2017)

The Commerce & Industry Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman launched an IPR Enforcement Toolkit for Police today. The toolkit has been jointly prepared b.....

Tags : Launch, Awareness, IPR Enforcement

Central Board of Direct Taxes signs three more Advance Pricing Agreements pertaining to the Engineering Goods and Shipping sectors(04.01.2017)

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has started the year 2017 by entering into three unilateral Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) today. The thre.....

Tags : Agreement, Signing of, Engineering Goods and Shipping sectors

RBI appoints Smt. Surekha Marandi as New ED(03.01.2017)

The Reserve Bank of India has appointed Smt. Surekha Marandi as Executive Director (ED) consequent upon superannuation of Shri U.S. Paliwal who retire.....

Tags : Appointment, Executive Director, RBI

Committee recommends modifications to Specific Relief Act 1963(20.06.2016)

An Expert Committee set up to bring changes in specific performance trends submitted its report proposing amendments to the Specific Relief Act 1963.<.....

Tags : Specific relief, damages, public contracts

New Berthing Policy at major ports from August 2016(20.06.2016)

Tags : Shipping, Berthing policy, dry bulk

Fund of Funds to support startups(22.06.2016)

The Central government approved establishment of ‘Fund of Funds for Startups’ at the Small Industries Development Bank of India to extend funding supp.....

Tags : Startups, central aid, sidbi

Amendment in Rule 114H of Income-tax Rules, 1962(22.06.2016)

Rule 114H of the Income Tax Rules 1962 has been amended to provide sufficient time to reporting financial institutions for completing due diligence in.....

Tags : Income tax rules, reportable accounts, deadline

RBI requires frequent updates on CP and UFCE investments(23.06.2016)

Investment by banks and financial institutions in commercial papers will have to be reported monthly to all credit information companies, the Reserve .....

Tags : commercial paper, unhedged exposure, reporting, credit company

Consultation Paper on Internet Telephony(22.06.2016)

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India released a paper discussing Companies Law Committee has released its Report on .....

Tags : companies act, report, 2016

RBI announces Regulatory Relaxations for Startups(02.02.2016)

The Reserve Bank of India has highlighted steps taken to promote the ease of doing business and creating conditions conducive for growth of start-ups......

Tags : Start-up, rbi, ease of doing business

RBI releases results of Consumer Confidence and Inflation Expectations Surveys(03.02.2016)

The Reserve Bank of India released the results of its

Tags : Cenvat, rules, sales promotion, swachh bharat

One Rank One Pension implementation tables issued(03.02.2016)

The Central Government has issued detailed instructions and ‘One Rank One Pension’ Tables. The annual recurring financial implication on account of im.....

Tags : Orop, implementation table, arrears

Budget session 2016 from 23 February till 13 May(04.02.2016)

The Budget Session of the Parliament in 2016 will begin 23rd February and end on 13th May. The Sessions is expected to have a total of 31 sittings ove.....