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

The suggestion period for ‘

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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



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.....

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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.....

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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.....

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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



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



International Cases

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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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,



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



A person applying for the winding up of a company has to lodge a notice with Australian Securities Investments Commission(15.05.2024)

In present matter, on 7 May 2024, Digital Dealership Pty Ltd (Company) filed an application for orders that it be wound up on the grounds of insolvenc.....

Tags : Winding up, Liquidator, Appointment



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



Poland’s highest court faces constitutional crisis(14.03.2016)

The Council of Europe released a report expressing dismay over const.....

Tags : Poland, constitutional court, effectiveness



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 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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



Top Story

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



Supreme Court cracks the whip on false affidavits(11.01.2016)

The Supreme Court upheld Rs. 10 lakhs of costs imposed by the High Court in deploring the filing of a false and misleading affidavit. Petitioner had d.....

Tags : false affidavit, unconditional apology



Civil Aviation Policy: Trading lower fees for higher taxes?(15.06.2016)

The Ministry of Civil Aviation released the National .....

Tags : civil aviation, policy, airport charges, developer fee, concession, international flights



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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.....

Tags : Ordinance, Interest, Depositors



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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).....

Tags : Ordinance, Corporate tax, Reduction



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



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.....

Tags : Bill, Clearance, Corporate tax rate, Slashing of



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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.....

Tags : Power tariff, Rules, Amendment



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



Ministry of Corporate Affairs operationalises Central Processing Centre for Centralised Processing of Corporate Filings(16.02.2024)

On the lines of continuous endeavour to provide Ease of Doing Business and in pursuance to Union Budget Announcement 2023-24, Central Processing Centr.....

Tags : Corporate Filings, CPC, Operations



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



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



No mercy for abuse of position of trust(01.09.2015)

Noting that a bus conductor's position was one of trust within a transport company as he was responsible for collection of fares, and checks to bolste.....

Tags : Corruption, mercy, position of trust



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.....

Tags : MPC, Repo rates, LAF



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



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



Department of Consumer Affairs proposes amendment in Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011(14.07.2024)

Keeping in view of the growing ambit of the market including both offline and online platforms, the Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of Indi.....

Tags : Packaged commodity, Amendment, Proposal



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



Judgments

Being appointed or absorbed makes no difference to the service rendered(10.08.2015)

In a case involving pensionary benefits, the Court held that distinction between employees who have been absorbed or allocated and those who have been.....

Tags : pension, university, absorb, appoint



Courts should render all aid to the aggrieved party to enable him to derive the full benefits of the order(28.07.2015)

The High Court held that the jurisdiction of the Civil Court did not need to be invoked in order to enforce its order. In a matter where Deccan Chroni.....

Tags : sarfaesi, police, enforce, order, possession



Court can lift corporate veil to determine common business goal and privity of interest(17.08.2015)

The corporate veil can be lifted by the Court in “diverse circumstances” to determine the true nature of a company or a group of companies. The Appell.....

Tags : Corporate veil, subsidiary, agreement



No machinery in Finance Act, 1994 to levy and assess service tax on indivisible composite works contracts(20.08.2015)

A composite works contract should be bifurcated and ascertained before being taxed, but the same is not provided for in the Finance Act, 1994. The Cou.....

Tags : Service tax, composite contract, gross amount



Government ban on crude palm oil imports through Kerala ports in public interest(21.08.2015)

The Supreme Court held that there existed “sufficient public good” in banning the import of crude palm oil through ports in Kerala. The government had.....

Tags : Import ban, validity, constitutionality, palm oil



Recovery of dues owed by MPs, MLAs and political bodies(07.08.2015)

In a PIL raising issue to dues owed by Members of Parliament, Legislative Assemblies and other political entities to public utility providers and hote.....

Tags : politicians, arrears, public utilities



Collection of fee for preventing illegal activities of unrelated third parties a gambit for preventing manufacturers from exporting industrial alcohol(12.08.2015)

Duty payable for grant of permit to export rectified spirit from the state, favouring buyers of rectified spirit in the state, is a tax not a fee. Fro.....

Tags : excise, rectified alcohol, discourage export



Post-dated cheques given as security against advance do not constitute a legally enforceable liability(14.08.2015)

When cheques are given as security against an advance, and could not be encashed unless the account between the parties was settled, the amount of suc.....

Tags : Cheque, dishonour, enforceable liability, post-dated



Madras High Court denies anticipatory bail to Subhiksha promoter(18.09.2015)

The Court denied anticipatory bail to R. Subramanian, noting that it had already passed lenient orders in the past in efforts to enable some repayment.....

Tags : Anticipatory bail, depositors, access



Compensation for youth tortured in police custody(21.09.2015)

In a case where the police illegally detained and tortured a young man who had applied for a position as a constable in the Indo-Tibetan Border Police.....

Tags : Police, custody, torture, compensation



Reservation in sole position means unconstitutional exclusion(23.09.2015)

The Supreme Court dismissed an appeal that a position comprised of a single post could be filled under the auspices of ‘reservation’. It reiterated a .....

Tags : Reservation, single, post, constitutionality



Balance acquired land can be used for other public purpose(05.11.2015)

The Punjab and Haryana High Court dismissed petitions that land acquired by the government for construction and maintenance of a Master Plan road, but.....

Tags : Land acquisition, marginal, balance land, public purpose



DIAL’s hundred per cent fee increase not an abuse of dominant position(17.11.2015)

Delhi International Airport Pvt. Ltd. was given reprieve from proceedings for unfair and discriminatory increases in airport floor rental charges. DIA.....

Tags : Competition, airport fee, equilibrium, dominant position



CCI clears Jaypee Group of abuse amidst heavy dissent(26.10.2015)

The Competition Commission of India in a majority ruling dismissed complaints against Jaypee Group’s alleged abuse of its dominant position. It determ.....

Tags : Property, jaypee, dominant, residential, abuse, position



Surviving spouse entitled to compensation even if both were earning members(29.10.2015)

In a case regarding compensation for the death of a woman in a motor vehicle accident, the Bombay High Court determined that though the surviving husb.....

Tags : Dependency, compensation, earning spouse, savings



UPSRTC tenders divide Competition Commission(07.01.2016)

A six member bench of the Competition Commission of India concluded four-to-two that the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation did not have a.....

Tags : Preferential treatment, tender, competition, dominant position



UPSRTC tenders divide Competition Commission(07.01.2016)

A six member bench of the Competition Commission of India concluded four-to-two that the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation did not have a.....

Tags : Preferential treatment, tender, competition, dominant position



Lapsed insurance policies remain tradeable and assignable(29.12.2015)

The Supreme Court permitted transfer and assignment of lapsed insurance policies that came into effect prior to 2015. LIC Circulars that prohibited re.....

Tags : Insurance policy, lapse, transfer, registration



Court looks to cut spam on Naukri.com(15.12.2015)

Delhi High Court allowed a suit for injunction by Info Edge, the company that runs the well-known job portal ‘Naukri.com’, against a person who regist.....

Tags : Naukri.com, job portal, duping customers, naukrinews



Court looks to cut spam on Naukri.com(15.12.2015)

Delhi High Court allowed a suit for injunction by Info Edge, the company that runs the well-known job portal ‘Naukri.com’, against a person who regist.....

Tags : Naukri.com, job portal, duping customers, naukrinews



Government to receive suggestions on protecting children from pornography(26.02.2016)

The Supreme Court directed the Union of India to receive comments on ways and means to curb the viewing of pornography in public places and further st.....

Tags : Pornography, public place, school, sex education



No bar on Police Chief to appoint officer for investigation outside territorial jurisdiction(04.03.2016)

The State Police Chief or Director General of Police is empowered to appoint a superior officer to investigate a crime case registered outside the ter.....

Tags : police, appointment, officer, territorial jurisdiction



CVAT castigated for frequent illegal exercise of powers(02.03.2016)

Section 87(6) of the Delhi Value Added Tax Act, 2004 does not enable officers undertaking search and seizure operations under Section 60 of the Act to.....

Tags : delhi, vat, officials, exercise of power



Government’s pool pricing policy for natural gas upheld(19.04.2016)

The Supreme Court dismissed appeals against the government’s setting uniformly pool in the natural gas sector. The Government had contended that is un.....

Tags : natural gas, uniform pool pricing, constitutionality



Compat: Flat buyers need not apply(26.04.2016)

The Competition Appellate Tribunal affirmed what the Competition Commission has been trying to tell residential flat buyers all along - builders canno.....

Tags : compat, real estate, dominant position



How long can builders keep paying compensation(11.05.2016)

The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission passed yet another order against a property developer for its prolonged failure to deliver possess.....

Tags : property developer, possession, delay, compensation



Uttarakhand MLAs not towing party line ‘voluntarily’ gave up membership: HC(09.05.2016)

Dismissing a petition by nine Congress Members of the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly, Nainital High Court noted that the conduct of the members had .....

Tags : uttarakhand, mla, political party, membership, disobedience



No automatic grant of interim stay in appeal against externment(14.06.2016)

Courts cannot grant interim stay in instances of appeal against an externment order under the Bombay Police Act 1951 as a matter of policy, a full ben.....

Tags : bombay police, externment, interim stay, appeal



Juristic person’ has no right to seek information under RTI(13.06.2016)

Companies seeking information under the Right to Information Act, 2005 cannot raise an RTI request under their own name, the Central Information Commi.....

Tags : rti, corporation, citizen, application, legal entity



Question of sanction can be raised at time of framing of charges(25.04.2016)

Central government sanction against policemen is not required if prosecution is able to prove its case of them having partaken in a fake encounter.

Tags : government sanction, police officer, prosecution, encounter



“No Brokerage Policy” not anti-competitive conduct(03.05.2016)

The Commission dismissed a complaint by the Confederation of Real Estate Brokers’ Association of India against the “No Brokerage Policy” advertised on.....

Tags : Real estate, internet portal, brokerage



SC: No distinction between event and broadcaster adverts(27.05.2016)

Broadcaster sharing the ‘world feed’ of a sporting event of national importance with Prasar Bharati must provide the “best feed”, one free from commer.....

Tags : live broadcast, prasar bharati, sponsor logo



Distinct logo cannot rescue copycat emulating overall trade dress(25.05.2016)

Delhi High Court rejected submissions by Pure Play Sports that the similarity in designs between its shoes and those of the Plaintiff Skechers was suf.....

Tags : skechers, pure play, sports shoes, trade dress, distinct, logo



Havells wins trade mark battle against upcoming IPO(30.04.2016)

Havells Pvt. Ltd. trade mark infringement suit against a similarly titled company survived dismissal for lacking a fresh cause of action. The suit was.....

Tags : Havells, trade mark, ipo, disclosure



PWD can alter tender to invite contractors of global repute(26.04.2016)

The Kerala High Court dismissed a petition claiming impropriety in conduct by a public works department when it made amendments to a multiple-job tend.....

Tags : Tender, pwd, amend, composite bid, registration



Public property cannot be disposed of in favour of any one without adequate consideration(01.08.2016)

Instant public interest litigation filed raising a significant issue pertaining to government bungalows occupied by former Chief Ministers of the Stat.....

Tags : Government bungalows, Possession



Passport department apathy blamed on uncooperative software(17.05.2016)

A mother’s name is sufficient in certain cases to apply for a passport, especially since a single woman can be a natural guardian and parent, the Delh.....

Tags : passport, father’s name, guardianship, procedure



Complaints against REC miss the mark(05.05.2016)

The Competition Commission dismissed a matter against Rural Electrification Corporation Power Distribution Company Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary .....

Tags : rural electrification, public sector, dominant position



Judicial/Executive Magistrate empowered to issue directions to any person including accused to give specimen signatures and handwriting during the investigation of case.(25.07.2016)

A government scheme was launched for providing loans at the cheaper interest rates to poor persons living below the poverty line to enable them to pur.....

Tags : Magistrates, issuance of directions, power



Court refutes arguments transposing arbitration clause from pricing clause(01.07.2016)

An arbitration clause can be incorporated in a contract where reference to the same is made as part of the contract, the Madras High Court reiterated......

Tags : arbitration, clause, incorporation, contract



Cleanup begins after KPSC “deceit”(21.06.2016)

Karnataka High Court held the procedure followed by Karnataka Public Service Commission in preparing the list of candidates admitted to the written ex.....

Tags : karnataka, public services, selection, nepotism



No legal contract will come into force unless the offer and acceptance of proposal is made(09.08.2016)

Wife of complainant/petitioner, took housing loan from HDFC Ltd. For security of said loan, HDFC loan cover term insurance policy was purchased from H.....

Tags : Insurance, Proposal, offer and acceptance, Compensation



Appointment cannot be treated as final when terms and conditions mentioned therein not fulfilled(12.08.2016)

Appellant was appointed as "Chemical Examiner Grade-I" in Customs and Central Excise Department, subject to fulfilling terms and conditions mentioned .....

Tags : Appointment, Conditions therein, Termination, Legality



Notwithstanding fact that offence is non-compoundable, FIR can be quashed, if Court otherwise satisfied that, facts and circumstances of case so warrant(29.08.2016)

Present petition under Section 482 CrPC for quashing of FIR, under Section 324/325/34 IPC registered at Police Station on basis of compromise deed exe.....

Tags : FIR, Quashing, Non-compoundable



NSEL subject to provisions of MPID(01.10.2015)

The Bombay High Court dismissed NSEL’s petition against the application of Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors (In Financial Establishmen.....

Tags : Stock exchange, Maharashtra, depositors,



Agreement to confer exclusive jurisdiction on one of Courts to exclusion of other, neither forbidden by law nor against public policy(04.10.2016)

Instant petition filed by Petitioner against Respondent, Mahindra Logistics Limited, seeking appointment of an Arbitrator to adjudicate disputes betwe.....

Tags : Arbitrator, Appointment, Agreement, Jurisdiction



Millennium Bus Depot’s days may be numbered(20.10.2015)

Delhi High Court dismissed an application by the Delhi Transport Corporation for an extension of time to seek a change in land use from the Delhi Deve.....

Tags : Depot, bus, land use, delhi, DDA, DTC



FIR can be quashed in case of non-compoundable offences, if Court is satisfied that facts and circumstances of case so warrant(20.10.2016)

Present petition filed by Petitioners, for quashing of FIR No.653/2013 dated 17th July, 2013, under Sections 498-A/406/34 Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC.....

Tags : FIR, Inherent powers, Quashing



CCI dismisses complaint against DLF(04.01.2016)

The Competition Commission of India dismissed a complaint against DLF Universal Limited, a real estate company of national renown, for abusing its dom.....

Tags : Dominant position, real estate, gurgaon, dlf



Only Employer and not the Court can decide the eligibility criteria required by candidate to be satisfied for being appointed to post(20.12.2016)

By present writ petition, Petitioner seeks the relief of employment with Respondent no.2/Food Corporation of India/employer to post of Assistant Grade.....

Tags : Appointment, Criteria, Privilege, Employer



Effect of Enactment can be determined by Competent Court only when approached by owner in accordance with law(03.01.2017)

Prayer in present writ petition is for an order restraining Respondent No. 1 from making any encroachment on Petitioner’s colony and from dispossessin.....

Tags : Encroachment, Dispossession, Validity



Article 134 of Limitation Act, 1963 applicable “when sale becomes absolute” and not when sale was confirmed(11.01.2017)

Instant appeal arises out of order passed by High Court of Kerala allowing revision and thereby dismissing application filed by Appellant under Order .....

Tags : Sale, Possession, Delivery, Limitation



Person holding premises gratuitously or as caretaker or servant would not acquire any interest in property even by long possession(06.01.2017)

Instant appeal challenges judgment passed by High Court of Bombay setting aside Order passed by Bombay City Civil Court. Said Notice of Motion was dis.....

Tags : Property, Possession, Caretaker, Interest



Passengers cannot be examined every case; non-examination of passengers will not affect disciplinary proceedings(06.01.2017)

Petitioner is aggrieved by the judgment of Industrial Court, by which, his Complaint has been dismissed and punishment of reduction of pay by three st.....

Tags : Punishment, Imposition, Validity



Process of appointment of Judges by the Collegium system need not remain on hold(01.03.2017)

In facts of present case, writ petition filed by Petitioner was dismissed by Single Judge observing that, a High Court cannot declare Supreme Court’s .....

Tags : Collegium, Appointment, Validity



Name of person selling SIM card not required on form(11.03.2016)

Customer Acquisition Forms for acquiring a SIM card, completed at the Point of Sale, do not require the name of the person verifying the document.

Tags : Telecom operator, subscription form, point of sale



Candidate Eligible for Appointment as Language Pandit (Telugu) as Rules did not Disqualify a Degree From Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University(22.02.2017)

In facts of present case, Appellants were directed by Andhra Pradesh Administrative Tribunal at Hyderabad to consider the Respondent for appointment t.....

Tags : Rules, Appointment, Eligibility



Post-acquisition Allottee has no Locus to be Heard in the Matter and is Neither a Necessary Nor a Proper Party(21.02.2017)

Instant appeals have been preferred against judgment and order passed by High Court of Punjab and Haryana. Question for consideration is whether a pos.....

Tags : Post-acquisition, Allottee, Locus standii



Terms and Conditions of Policy have to be Strictly Construed to Determine Extent of Liability of Insurer(20.02.2017)

Instant revision petition has been filed against the impugned order passed by Haryana State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in Appeal No. 1192/.....

Tags : Claim, Eligibility, Terms and conditions, Policy



For every minor irregularity, a tender is not to be cancelled(20.03.2017)

Present writ petition has been filed challenging termination letter passed by Respondent-IRCTC terminating temporary license awarded to Petitioners fo.....

Tags : Temporary license, Termination, Validity



Detaining suspect illegally outside ‘official duties’ of police(05.07.2016)

Police officials cannot be said to be acting “in the discharge of official duties” when they illegally detain a suspect longer than is claimed by them.....

Tags : criminal, police, sanction, illegal detention



Making of construction by spending of moneys would not make Appellant anything more than a licensee(01.05.2017)

Present Regular Second Appeal under Section 100 of Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC) is filed by Defendant in suit impugning concurrent judgments of.....

Tags : Property, Possession, Will



Principles of natural justice are to be followed, when civil right of person already appointed or employed are affected(31.03.2017)

By present petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, Petitioner questions order/communication issued by Chancellor, Rashtrasant Tukdo.....

Tags : Complaint, Appointment, Validity



Appointment to post of Secretary by direct recruitment without exhausting channel of transfer on deputation is illegal(10.04.2017)

Petitioners in both writ petitions, who claim to be artists, sought a writ of quo warranto to set aside appointment of Dr. Sudhakar Sharma as Secretar.....

Tags : Appointment, Validity, Rules, Compliance



Default sentence is not to be merged with or allowed to run concurrently with a substantive sentence(20.09.2018)

Present appeal challenges the decision passed by the High Court affirming the conviction and sentence of the Appellant (original Accused No. 6) for of.....

Tags : Conviction, Fine, Imposition



If the Assessee pays tax with interest, no notice shall be served(20.09.2018)

The Appellants are engaged in providing services under the category of "mining of mineral service". The Joint Commissioner of Service Tax issued a sho.....

Tags : SCN, Penalty, Imposition



Once appeal is dismissed, employee cannot be permitted to continue in employment on basis of earlier interim orders(20.09.2017)

The original applications were filed before the Jodhpur Bench of the Central Administrative Tribunal. The dispute raised in present original applicati.....

Tags : Appointment, Continuity, Grant



In case of a Society, the will of majority of the members of Society is supreme(15.09.2017)

By present writ petition, the Petitioner-Educational Institution seeks quashing of communication dated 19th August, 2016, sent by Divisional Joint Reg.....

Tags : De-registration, Proposal, Maintainability



A Government servant has no vested right to remain posted at a place of his choice(08.10.2018)

In present matter, while the Petitioner was serving as Inspector and posted in the Armourer, Maligaon Headquarter, the Respondent No. 4 had issued ord.....

Tags : Post, Transfer order, Validity



Powers of revision of Special Tribunal are wide and include the power to re-appreciate evidence and record its own findings(16.08.2017)

Present intra Court appeal is against the judgment of learned Single Judge whereby order of Jammu & Kashmir Tribunal has been quashed and the Appellan.....

Tags : Tribunal, Revision, Powers



Powers of Policy Relaxation Committee, while making its recommendations are wide and are purely discretionary(26.09.2018)

The Petitioner has filed the present petition challenging impugning orders. By the impugned order dated 23rd February, 2016, the Policy Relaxation Com.....

Tags : Extension, Duty Free Import, Authorisation



Tribunal has jurisdiction to compound the offence where alternative punishment of fine is prescribed in place of imprisonment and where no case is pending before the Special Court(29.08.2017)

Present appeal is filed against impugned order passed by the National Company Law Tribunal. The Appellants failed to file its Annual Return for the fi.....

Tags : Offence, Compounding of, Jurisdiction



Mere inclusion of candidate's name in the select list does not confer any right to be appointed even if some of the vacancies remain unfilled(05.10.2018)

In present matter, Respondent No. 1 is an Autonomous Body, who is entrusted with the duty to conduct recruitment process for the post of Probationary .....

Tags : Wait list, Appointment, Grant



Unlawful possession of public property without having paid for same tantamounts to unjust enrichment(23.10.2018)

Present appeal is directed against order passed by the High Court wherein without issuance of notice to the Ghaziabad Development Authority ("GDA") an.....

Tags : Unlawful possession, Eviction, Grant



Activity of transporting of coal from pithead of mines to railway siding is classifiable under Transport of Goods by road services(30.10.2018)

The Appellants are engaged in providing taxable services under the category of "Goods Transport Agency Services" to Western Coal Field Ltd. during the.....

Tags : Goods, Transportation, Services, Category



Court has discretion to close the proceedings on being satisfied that, complainant has been duly compensated even in absence of consent for compounding of offence(05.10.2017)

Present appeals have been preferred against the order of the High Court rejecting the prayer of the Appellants for compounding the offence under Secti.....

Tags : Offence, Compounding of, Grant



Once an act was done in accordance with law, the presumption was in favour of such act or document and not against the same(03.10.2017)

Instant revision petition has been filed under Section 21(b) of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 against the impugned order, passed by the State Comm.....

Tags : Power connection, Clubbing, Demand, Validity



A person cannot be punished twice for the same offence(24.10.2018)

The instant criminal appeal under Section 374 (2) of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) has been preferred by the Appellants, challenging the jud.....

Tags : Counterfeit currency, Possession, Conviction, Legality



Inherent power has to be exercised in accordance with guidelines en-grafted(02.11.2018)

The Accused of Regular Criminal Case pending on the file of Judicial Magistrate First Class, has approached for quashment of First Information Report .....

Tags : Inherent powers, Quashment, FIR



State Government had no jurisdiction and authority to convert a statutory appeal in a representation and issue directions(01.11.2018)

The Petitioner is the owner of plots carved out in a private layout within the municipal limits of Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation ('municipal .....

Tags : Power, Jurisdiction, Legality



CCI dismisses Meru’s ‘dominant position’ complaint against Uber(22.12.2015)

The Competition Commission of India rejected Meru Travel Solutions’ (owner of Meru Cabs) complaint against Uber for holding a dominant position in the.....

Tags : Radio taxi, dominant position, Kolkata, meru, uber



Departmental proceedings could continue even after date of superannuation(07.12.2018)

The Petitioner has filed the present petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India challenging the legality of the order passed by Director,.....

Tags : Penalty, Imposition, Validity



RTI is beneficial legislation cannot be used to harass(24.11.2015)

The Delhi High Court rejected claims of a Petitioner claiming willful non-compliance by the police in not providing him information under the Right to.....

Tags : Rti, police, fir, record, peruse



Parties to the suit cannot travel beyond the pleadings; Court cannot record any finding on issues which are not part of pleadings(20.11.2017)

The Appellant is the Plaintiff whereas the Respondent is the Defendant in the civil suit out of which this appeal arises. The dispute involved in the .....

Tags : Possession, Shop, Encroachment



Executing court cannot go beyond the decree.(12.12.2018)

In instant matter, the Complainant purchased a shop. The said building including the said shop of the Complainant was re-developed by the Housing Soci.....

Tags : Shop, Possession, Direction



Action of applying for political asylum may result in bad publicity for a country but same is not prejudicial to the sovereignty and integrity of India(12.01.2018)

In facts of present case, the Petitioner returned to India on an Emergency Certificate issued from the Consulate General of India, Vancouver (Canada)......

Tags : Passport, Denial, Validity



Complaint cannot barred by limitation, where there is case of continuing cause of action(10.01.2018)

Instant first appeal has been filed under Section 19, read with Section 21(a)(ii) of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 against the impugned order, pas.....

Tags : Complaint, Maintainability, Possession



When arbitration clause is not applicable to particular work in question, arbitrator cannot be appointed(11.01.2019)

By way of present application filed under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, the Petitioner, said to have entered into a contra.....

Tags : Arbitrator, Appointment, Clause



Passport can be denied to a citizen if he is convicted of an offence at any time during period of five years preceding date of application for a passport(11.01.2019)

The Petitioner has filed the preset petition, impugning an order passed by Respondent no. 1 (Regional Passport Officer) denying the Petitioner's reque.....

Tags : Passport, Renewal, Grant



Court can interfere with departmental authority’s decision, if inquiry is not conducted in a fair manner by following rules of natural justice(24.03.2017)

Ratio: Inquiry has to be conducted in a fair manner by following rules of natural justice

Instant writ petition has been preferred.....

Tags : Punishment, Imposition, Legality



Mere payment of contributions after filing of case will not absolve employer from his liability(27.04.2018)

In facts of present case, on November 19, 2014, Enforcement Officer, Employees Provident Fund Organization (Opposite party No. 2) inspected the establ.....

Tags : Provident Fund, Deposit, Default, Proceedings, Quashing



Whenever money has been received by a party and when its refund is ordered, right to get interest follows, as a matter of course(25.04.2018)

In facts of present case, the complainant purchased plot in Central Greens, Sector 105 and the total sale price of the plot, in question, was fixed at.....

Tags : Plot, Possession, Deficiency, Compensation



Order whereby cognizance of offence has been taken by the Magistrate should not be interfered with, unless it is perverse or based on no material(07.03.2019)

Present application under Section 482 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) has been filed by the Applicant with the request to quash the summoni.....

Tags : Cognizance, Proceedings, Final report



Reliance Jio’s 4G licence saved on ‘commercial realities’(08.04.2016)

The Supreme Court dismissed a petition against the grant of a 4G licence to Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited for being grossly undervalued. The challenge.....

Tags : Reliance jio, 4g licence, auction, policy



When statute specifically provides for a code of conduct and penalty for infringement thereof, it is not proper to bring such violation within the realm or scope of another statutory provision(21.03.2018)

Instant appeals are against common impugned order, involving the issue of imposition of penalties for illegal export of Red Sanders, instead of the de.....

Tags : Penalty, Imposition, Validity



A decision rendered by Courts in an unsatisfactory conducting of trial of suit is not legally sustainable(28.03.2019)

The Appellant (Plaintiff) filed Civil Suit against the original Respondent (Defendant) for permanent injunction in relation to the suit property. The .....

Tags : Fair opportunity, Right to contest, Entitlement



Illness of encephalitis malaria through a mosquito bite cannot be considered as an accident(26.03.2019)

The present appeal raises an interesting question of law. The Court is tasked with determining whether a death due to malaria occasioned by a mosquito.....

Tags : Insurance policy, Accident, Mosquito bite



A party who alleged plea of fraud or coercion is under obligation to prima facie establish same(28.03.2019)

Present appeals have been filed by the Insurance Company assailing the order passed by the High Court appointing an Arbitrator in exercise of power un.....

Tags : Arbitrator, Appointment, Validity



Mere existence of vacancies or empanelment does not create any indefeasible right to appointment(01.04.2019)

In present case, the Appellant is aggrieved by the direction to make appointments against 97 vacancies on the post of Blacksmith Grade II. The sanctio.....

Tags : Vacancies, Appointment, Direction, Validity



A person approaching Court for redressal of grievance must place all relevant facts before Court clearly without any reservation even if those facts were against him(29.03.2019)

In Complaint case, it was stated that, Appellant/Complainant booked two units in Block-C in Commercial Complex project named "Conscient One" which was.....

Tags : Execution, Agreement, Possession, delivery



Benefit of an interpretation must favour a person who is likely to suffer an irreparable harm and serious prejudice(06.07.2018)

By present petition, the Petitioner prays that, the impugned order passed by the District Collector, be quashed and set aside. The Petitioner has been.....

Tags : Resignation, Delivery, Post, Removal



Lack of due diligence and failure to take more precautions cannot by itself bring in penal consequences for imposition of penalty, a positive act or omission is to be established(07.05.2019)

Present Appeal has been filed from the order passed by the Commissioner of Customs (Appeals) by which the Commissioner (Appeals) disposed of the Appea.....

Tags : Penalty, Imposition, Legality



When Opposite Party is not dominant in relevant market, there is no need to examine allegations of unfair trade practice(10.05.2019)

The present information has been filed by Mr. Anil Rathi (Informant) under Section 19(1)(a) of the Competition Act, 2002 alleging abuse of dominant po.....

Tags : Dominant position, Contravention, Provisions



For issuance of writ of quo warranto, appointment has to be contrary to statutory rules(14.05.2019)

The Petitioner, himself a lawyer, would seek quashment of the appointment of Respondent No. 3 on the post of Deputy Advocate General by issuance of wr.....

Tags : Appointment, Legality, Writ, Issuance



Fixing of any eligibility criteria is within the exclusive domain of Legislature(04.06.2019)

Petitioner applied for the posts of Librarian which were notified vide Advertisement Notification by Respondent No. 2. While notifying these posts, th.....

Tags : Appointment, Eligibility criteria, Age limit



Notifications & Circulars

Detection of Counterfeit Notes(27.08.2015)

The Reserve Bank of India notified changes to procedures for recording counterfeit notes by banks. Notes tendered over the counter will be checked for.....

Tags : Rbi, counterfeit, note, reporting



RBI releases its Annual Report for 2014-15(27.08.2015)

The Reserve Bank of India released its 'Annual Report 2014-2015' on the working of the Bank. The Report provides an overview of the objectives of the .....

Tags : Rbi, annual report, 2014, 2015



Report on Applicability of Minimum Alternate Tax on FIIs / FPIs for the period prior to 01.04.2015(27.08.2015)

The Ministry of Finance released its Report on 'Applicability of Minimum Alternate Tax on FIIs / FPIs for the period prior to 01.04.2015'. The Commit.....

Tags : Minimum alternate tax, report, 2015, foreign institutional investors



Committee on Clearing Corporations(01.09.2015)

The Securities and Exchange Board of India approved seeking of public comments on the recommendations in the Report of the Committee on Clearing Corpo.....

Tags : Clearing corporations, recommendations, committee, report



Road Ministry releases Advisory on licensing and operating ‘app-based’ taxi services(19.10.2015)

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways released an Advisory for operation of ‘app-based’ taxi services. It provides licensing of ‘on-demand trans.....

Tags : Taxi, app, ministry, advisory, temporary



Report on measures for improved monitoring of CSR released(01.01.1900)

A High Level Panel constituted by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs has released a report suggesting measures for monitoring the progress of implement.....

Tags : Company, corporate social responsibility, report, high level



Report on measures for improved monitoring of CSR released(19.10.2015)

A High Level Panel constituted by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs has released a report suggesting measures for monitoring the progress of implement.....

Tags : Company, corporate social responsibility, report, high level



Draft National Capital Goods Policy of India(23.10.2015)

Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises has drafted a National Policy on Capital Goods. Manufacture of capital goods is estimated to accou.....

Tags : Industry, heavy, national, policy, 2015



Reserve Bank of India (Gold Monetization Scheme) Direction, 2015.(22.10.2015)

Reserve Bank of India has introduced a ‘Gold Monetization Scheme’, amending the ‘Gold Deposit Scheme’ and ‘Gold Metal Loan Scheme’. It encompasses Dir.....

Tags : Gold, monetize, scheme, 2015, imports



Use of email based communication for paperless Assessment Proceedings(19.10.2015)

Central Board of Direct Taxation has begun a pilot program of using email to correspond with taxpayers. The project is expected to be run in non-corpo.....

Tags : Income tax, pilot, email, correspondence, 2015



TRAI issues a Consultation Paper on Differential Pricing for Data Services(09.12.2015)

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India released a consultation paper on differential pricing for data services for comments. Differential pricing, .....

Tags : Differential pricing, net neutrality, trai, report



Report on Revenue Neutral Rate and Structure of Rates for GST(04.12.2015)

A Committee appointed by the Government to suggest tax rates under the common Goods and Services Tax framework for the whole country has released its .....

Tags : Committee report, goods and services, tax



New Initiatives for Social Justice and Empowerment(15.12.2015)

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment released its Year End Review 2015, describing the various initiatives undertaken and achievements of 20.....

Tags : Social justice, empowerment, year end review, 2015



Draft National Civil Aviation Policy 2015(31.10.2015)

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has released its ‘Draft National Civil Aviation Policy 2015’. The Policy provides for various regulations and programs .....

Tags : Civil, aviation, draft, policy, 2015



Ministry of Finance “E-Sahyog" Pilot Project to Facilitate Taxpayers(27.10.2015)

The Ministry of Finance has launched a pilot project, “e-Sahyog” to reduce the need for taxpayers to appear physically before tax authorities. It will.....

Tags : Tax, sahyog, scrutiny, online, response



Minimum Deposit to be 30 grams of Raw Gold in Gold Monetisation Scheme(03.11.2015)

The Reserve Bank of India has modified the minimum amount of gold that can be deposited under the Gold Monetisation Scheme. Under the modified provisi.....

Tags : Gold, monetisation, minimum deposit



EPFO withdraws 5 day grace period for depositing dues(12.01.2016)

Employees Provident Fund Organisation has withdrawn the grace period of five days for depositing dues with effect from February, 2016. The EPFO notes .....

Tags : Epfo, grace period, deposit, dues, 2016



Composition and Ownership of Deposits with Scheduled Commercial Banks(11.01.2016)

The Reserve Bank of India released data related to the composition and ownership pattern of deposits with scheduled commercial banks as of March 31, 2.....

Tags : Scheduled banks, deposits, march 2015



Securities Contracts (Regulation) (Stock Exchanges and Clearing Corporations) (Amendment) Regulations, 2016(11.01.2016)

The Securities and Exchange Board of India made amendments to the Securities Contracts (Regulation) (Stock Exchanges and Clearing Corporations) Regula.....

Tags : Sebi, stock exchange, clearing corporations, amendment



Report of the Companies Law Committee(01.02.2016)

The Companies Law Committee has released its Report on .....

Tags : companies act, report, 2016



Settlement of Export/ Import transactions in currencies without direct exchange rate(04.02.2016)

The Reserve Bank of India has permitted AD Category-I banks to settle import and export transactions where invoicing is in a freely convertible curren.....

Tags : Export, import, transaction, direct exchange rate



Changes proposed in timeframe for issue of shares and reporting of FDI(04.02.2016)

The Reserve Bank of India has proposed changes in respect of the time frame for issuing shares to align provisions of the Foreign Exchange Management .....

Tags : Rbi, timeframe, issue, reporting, shares, fdi



Consumer Forum has jurisdiction to adjudicate the legitimacy of statutory dues(16.09.2019)

In present case, the reference arises out of the order passed by a two-Judge Bench of present Court, wherein they expressed doubt as to the correctnes.....

Tags : imposition, Statutory due, Consumer fora, Jurisdiction



SEBI's consent cannot be mandatory before SAT or the Court before which the proceeding is pending, for compounding of offence under Section 24A of SEBI Act(23.07.2021)

The Appellant is being prosecuted for an offence under Section 24(1) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992 ("SEBI Act"). The Appella.....

Tags : Offence, Compounding, Denial



In exercise of jurisdiction vested in present Court under Article 227 of the Constitution, Court is not to reappraise facts(27.07.2021)

Present petition has been filed by the Plaintiff before the learned Trial Court under Article 227 of the Constitution of India, 1950 praying that the .....

Tags : Possession, Injunction, Entitlement



State Governments are entitled to prescribe fee for reserving registration numbers(26.08.2020)

Present appeal challenges a judgment of the Madhya Pradesh High Court which quashed Rule 55A of the Motor Vehicles Rules, 1994 (the State Rules) frame.....

Tags : Power, Delegation, Rules, Validity



Court cannot allow Plaintiff to amend plaint under Order 7 Rule 11(D) of CPC(20.07.2021)

The Appellant is the Plaintiff in a suit instituted before the Civil Judge. The first Respondent filed an application for the rejection of the plaint .....

Tags : Plaint, Amendment, Powers



Civil or Commercial dispute are to be adjudicated and resolved by Arbitral Tribunal unless the jurisdiction of the Arbitral Tribunal is excluded either expressly or by necessary implication(02.08.2021)

By present petition, the Petitioners are seeking issuance of directions to the Respondent No. 1 to proceed with resolution of disputes raised by Petit.....

Tags : Arbitral Tribunal, Adjudication, Powers



Courts exercising judicial review cannot second guess the suitability of a candidate for any public office or post(25.08.2021)

The Commissioner of Police, Delhi (“the Appellant”) is in appeal, aggrieved by a common judgment of the High Court by which the Respondents (“candidat.....

Tags : Appointment, Direction, Legality



Advocates with a minimum 10 years of experience could be considered for appointment to Tribunals as members.(14.09.2021)

The Bombay High Court has struck down certain provisions of the new Consumer Protection Rules, 2020, framed under Section 101 of the Consumer Protecti.....

Tags : Appointment, Prior experience



Any written communication is deemed to have been received, if it is delivered to the addressee personally or at his place of business, habitual residence address or mailing address(23.08.2021)

The Petitioner, a company incorporated under the Companies Act, 1956, has filed the present petition under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Concil.....

Tags : Dispute, Appointment, Arbitrator



Taxation Report on e-commerce business models suggests levy(21.03.2016)

A Committee constituted by the Central Board of Direct Taxes to examine direct tax issues arising out of prevalent e-commerce business models

Tags : e-commerce, direct tax, report



Sub-Committee to report on issues related to excise duty on jewellery(21.03.2016)

The Central Government constituted a Sub-Committee under the High Level Committee to interact with the jewellery trade and industry to determine issue.....

Tags : Excise, jewellery, report, compliance



New environment standards for gensets(22.03.2016)

The Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change notified new environment.....

Tags : Environment, pollution, generators, standards



Summary of Consultation with on Monetary Policy: January 2016(22.02.2016)

The Reserve Bank of India released the Summary of its electronic consultation with the Technical Advisory Committee on Monetary Policy. Held from 19 t.....

Tags : Technical advisory committee, monetary policy



Chief Justices appointed and justices shuffled(24.02.2016)

Justice Vineet Saran of the Karnataka High Court has been appointed Chief Justice of Orissa High Court. Justice Subhro Kamal Mukherjee, judge of the K.....

Tags : High court, appointment, transfer, high court, February 2016



Point of Taxation (Amendment) Rules, 2016(01.03.2016)

The Ministry of Finance notified the Point of Taxation (Amendment) Rules, 2016 amending the Point of Taxation Rules, 2011. Among other changes, the ne.....

Tags : service tax, point of taxation



Customs (Import of Goods at Concessional Rate of Duty for Manufacture of Excisable Goods) Rules, 2016(01.03.2016)

The Central Board of Excise and Customs notified the Customs (Import of Goods at Concessional Rate of Duty for Manufacture of Excisable Goods) Rules, .....

Tags : import, concessional rate, manufacture, excisable goods



Tax Policy Research Unit and Tax Policy Council set up(02.02.2016)

The Ministry of Finance has created a Tax Policy Research Unit and Tax Policy Council on the basis of recommendations made by the Tax Administration R.....

Tags : Tax reform, coherent policy, research, analysis



Tax Policy Research Unit and Tax Policy Council set up(02.02.2016)

The Ministry of Finance has created a Tax Policy Research Unit and Tax Policy Council on the basis of recommendations made by the Tax Administration R.....

Tags : Tax reform, coherent policy, research, analysis



Compilation of R-Returns: Reporting under FETERS(11.02.2016)

The Reserve Bank of India notified modifications to guidelines for submission of data under the Foreign Exchange Transactions Electronic Reporting Sys.....

Tags : Feters, online, remittance reporting, purpose code



RBI seeks Comments on Working Group Report on introducing Interest Rate Options(08.02.2016)

The Reserve Bank of India released its Re.....

Tags : Rbi, interest rate options, report



Judges appointed to various High Courts(06.04.2016)

The President approved appointments of numerous Judges and Additional Judges to the Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand and Allahabad.....

Tags : Appointment, judges, high courts



Applicability of Concentration of Credit/ Investment Norms(07.04.2016)

The Reserve Bank of India exempted systemically important Non-Banking Financial Companies from the concentration of credit, investment norms. The exem.....

Tags : Systemically important, Nbfc, investment



E-commerce definition introduced in Foreign Trade Policy(11.04.2016)

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry introduced a definition for ‘e-commerce’ in Chapter 9 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020. It is defined as th.....

Tags : Dgft, foreign trade policy, e-commerce



Overseas Direct Investment – Annual Performance Report(13.04.2016)

The Reserve Bank of India has moved to combat a trend of Indians investing directly in overseas ventures failing to submit the Annual Performance Repo.....

Tags : Overseas investment, annual report, compliance



Atal Pension Yojana now allows spouse to continue contribution(22.03.2016)

The ‘Atal Pension Yojana’ has been amended to allow spouses of prematurely deceased subscribers to continue making contributions to the pension fund. .....

Tags : National Pension, premature death, spouse, contribution



Designated Trade Repository under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act(23.03.2016)

The Clearing Corporation of India Limited will be the designated trade repository under Section 34 (2) of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007.....

Tags : Clearing corporation, trade repository, otc contract



Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules 2016(27.03.2016)

The government has heralded the Bio-Medical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules 2016 as bringing a sea change in the way bio-medical waste will be m.....

Tags : bio-medical waste, rules 2016, management, disposal



Government releases Intellectual Property Panorama(31.03.2016)

The Indian government released a single window interface for information on Intellectual Property under the Indian Intellectual Panorama. The portal w.....

Tags : intellectual property, wipo, education



Constitution of Monetary Policy Committee under way(27.06.2016)

The Central government brought in force provisions enabling constitution of the Monetary Policy Committee on 27 June 2016.

The Rules govern.....

Tags : monetary policy committee, members, rbi, inflation



CBEC reduces requirements for registering as first stage dealer and importer(28.06.2016)

The Central Board of Excise and Customs specified requirements for those seeking to register as a first stage dealer and importer.

A perso.....

Tags : cbec, first stage dealer, importer



Cabinet approves National Mineral Exploration Policy(29.06.2016)

The Union Cabinet approved the National Mineral Exploration Policy to encourage participation of the private sector.

Under the policy, the.....

Tags : national mineral exploration policy, mining, database



DGFT to consider applications involving change in PAN(23.05.2016)

Regional Authorities of the Directorate General of Foreign Trade will consider applications seeking modification in Importer Exporter Code, where ther.....

Tags : dgft, regional authority, permanent account number, power of attorney



National Capital Goods Policy(25.05.2016)

The National Capital Goods Policy with the objective of .....

Tags : national capital goods policy, export, self reliance



Six institutions incorporated as IITs(25.05.2016)

The Union Cabinet granted retrospective approval to amendment of the Institutes of Technology Act 1961 for the incorporation of six new Indian Institu.....

Tags : indian institution of technology, incorporation, 2016



RBI to make FEMA compounding orders public(26.05.2016)

The Reserve Bank of India will provide information on compounding orders passed after 1 June 2016.

The step, seen as a further shaming tac.....

Tags : fema, compounding, rbi, order



Policy on import of dogs(25.05.2016)

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade introduced a policy on the import of dogs under the Indian Tariff Code.

Dogs are no longer permitt.....

Tags : Import policy, dogs, breeding, commercial activity



Committee on monetary policy sees glass half empty(28.04.2016)

The minutes of the 40th meeting of the Technical Advisory Committee on monetary policy painted a fiscal picture somewhere between bleak and tepid. Its.....

Tags : monetary policy, repo rate, fiscal deficit, global trade



Discussion Paper on Margin Requirements for non-Centrally Cleared Derivatives(05.05.2016)

The Reserve Bank of India released a Paper o.....

Tags : Non-central derivative, margin requirements, proposal



Central KYC Records Registry nears operation(12.07.2016)

IRDA announced completion of key steps in the finalisation of Know Your Customer Template for "individuals" and Operating Guidelines for uploading of .....

Tags : Kyc, central repository, multiplicity



TRAI envisages data stores in public wi-fi networks(13.07.2016)

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India released a consultation paper on the rec.....

Tags : international roaming, sim card,transparency, customer support



Allegations of clandestine manufacture and removal are required to be proved by production of sufficient evidence(18.01.2018)

All the present appeals have been filed against the Order-in-Original. Four appeals have been filed by the assessee as well as related parties, challe.....

Tags : Penalty, Imposition, Validity



When there is variance in advertisement and in statutory Rules, it is statutory Rules which take precedence(31.01.2018)

In facts of present case, the Appellant belongs to other backward caste who has passed graduation (B.A.) with Psychology and has also done post-gradua.....

Tags : Selection, Appointment, Denial



Requirement of deposit of 75% of the awarded amount as a pre- deposit is mandatory(08.10.2021)

Present appeal is against the impugned judgment and order passed by the High Court, by which the High Court confirmed the order passed by the learned .....

Tags : Pre-deposit, Condition, Legality



Import/export policy for Human Biological Samples for commercial purposes: amendment Schedule - 1 (Import Policy) and Schedule - 2 (Export Policy) of ITC (HS), 2012.(04.08.2016)

The Central Government inserts Import Policy for Human Biological Samples for commercial purposes under General Notes 17 to Schedule - 1 (Import Polic.....

Tags : Import Policy, Insertion, Human Biological Samples, Commercial purposes



Amendment in Sl. No. 57, Chapter 10 of Schedule 2 of ITC (HS) regarding conditions for export of Basmati Rice(01.08.2016)

Central makes amendment in Chapter 10 of Schedule 2 of ITC (HS) Classification of Export and Import Items, in exercise of the powers conferred by Sect.....

Tags : Basmati rice, Exports, Conditions, Amendment



System for reporting banks’ associations discontinued(30.06.2016)

The Reserve Bank of India discontinued the Quarterly Reporting System - foreign branches/subsidiaries/joint ventures/associates of Indian Banks , with.....

Tags : quarterly reporting system, foreign branches, associations, indian banks



Draft Regional Connectivity Scheme(01.07.2016)

The Ministry of Civil Aviation released the Draft Regional Co.....

Tags : civil aviation, policy, regional connectivity



CCI looking into Cinepolis interest in DT cinemas(09.07.2016)

The Competition Commission of India is deliberating a .....

Tags : cci, acquisition, dt cinema, cinepolis, pvr



Insurance claim can be rejected, if vehicle was used without valid registration(30.09.2021)

The Appellant (“insurer”) questions the judgment and order of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, New Delhi ("NCDRC"). In facts of pr.....

Tags : Breach, Conditions, Policy



Special Advance Authorisation Scheme for export of Articles of Apparel and Clothing Accessories(11.08.2016)

Central Government makes amendments in the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2015-2020 with effect from 1st September 2016, In exercise of the powers conferr.....

Tags : Apparels, Export, Authorisation Scheme



Cabinet approves introduction of Pension and Post-Retirement Medical Schemes as part of superannuation benefits for Employees of Food Corporation of India(10.08.2016)

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for introduction of Pension and Post-Retirement Medical Sche.....

Tags : Pension and Post-Retirement Medical Schemes, Approval



'TARANG', 'e-Trans' and 'DEEP'(17.08.2016)

Union Minister of State (IC) for Power, Coal, New & Renewable Energy and Mines opened a new chapter to enhance transparency in power transmission sect.....

Tags : Power transmission, Transparency, Web-portals, Launch



Civil court cannot declare orders passed by the authorities under the ULC Act as illegal or non-est(22.11.2021)

In present matter, the trial Court by the judgment and decree decreed the suit on the ground that, possession has not been taken, before the Urban Lan.....

Tags : Possession, Suit, Jurisdiction



Section 23 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Relaxations in Branch Authorisation Policy.(06.08.2015)

In order to allow banks greater operational freedom, the Reserve Bank of India reviewed instructions regarding merger, closure, shifting, part shiftin.....

Tags : bank, branch, opening, policy



Amendment in export policy of edible oils(06.08.2015)

The government notified exemptions from prohibition on export of edible oils.

Tags : export, ban, edible, oils



Amendment in export policy of edible oils(06.08.2015)

The government notified exemptions from prohibition on export of edible oils.

Tags : export, ban, edible, oils



RBI publishes Working Group Report on Corporate Bond Market in India Reserve Bank of India today placed on its website the report of the Working Group(18.08.2016)

The Reserve Bank of India placed on its website thereport of the Working Group on Development of Corporate Bond Market in India. The Group has made re.....

Tags : Corporate Bond Market, Development, Report



Arbitrator either has to be appointed with the consensus of the parties or by present Court(22.11.2021)

By way of present petition, Petitioner is seeking appointment of an independent Arbitrator under the provisions of Section 11 of the Arbitration and C.....

Tags : Arbitrator, Appointment



Mere raising of certain claim in the suit and fact that issues require determination before trial court does not give a blanket right to the Plaintiff to claim the interim relief in the suit(27.12.2021)

The Appellant through the medium of the present appeal seeks setting aside of order passed by the learned Court of Principal District Judge, whereby t.....

Tags : Legal possession, Interim relief, Entitlement



Non recovery of weapon is not ground for not framing charges under Section 397 Of IPC(08.11.2021)

Present petition is directed against the order passed by the learned District and Sessions Judge, arising out of FIR, registered at Police Station for.....

Tags : Weapon, Non-recovery, Charges, framing of



For appointment on Compassionate ground, policy prevalent at the time of employee's death applies and not the subsequent one(18.11.2021)

The State of Madhya Pradesh has preferred the present appeal feeling aggrieved with the impugned judgment passed by the he High Court by which the Div.....

Tags : Appointment, Direction, Legality



RBI Committee suggests Way Forward for UCBs(20.08.2015)

The Reserve Bank of India released the 'Report of the High Powered Committee on Urban Co-operative Banks'. Recommendations in the Report focus on busi.....

Tags : Rbi, urban co-operative, bank, report



Export Policy of Onions - increase in Minimum Export Price(24.08.2015)

The Central government increased the minimum export price of all varieties of onions to $700 per metric ton. An earlier notification had set the minim.....

Tags : Onion, export, minimum price



Summary of the Electronic Consultation with the Technical Advisory Committee on Monetary Policy: July 2015(25.08.2015)

A consultation with external Members of the Technical Advisory Committee on Monetary Policy was held electronically between 22 and 28 July, 2015. Taki.....

Tags : Rbi, technical advisory, committee, monetary policy



Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) invites comments for the proposal on authorisation of Environmental release of Genetically Engineered Mustard(06.09.2016)

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has invited comments (written submissions) for the proposal on authorisation of environmental r.....

Tags : Genetically Engineered Mustard, Proposal, Comments



Candidate has to comply with all the conditions/eligibility criteria as per the advertisement before the cut-off date mentioned therein unless extended by recruiting authority(16.12.2021)

The Appellants have preferred the present appeal against the impugned judgment passed by the Division Bench of the High Court by which, the Division B.....

Tags : Appointment, Direction, Legality



Guidelines for granting of authorization to market transportation fuels(10.08.2015)

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 : market transportation, fuel, private sector



"Indian Telecom Services Performance Indicator Report" for the Quarter ending March, 2015.(12.08.2015)

TRAI released the 'Indian Telecom Services Performance Indicator Report' showing key parameters and growth trends for telecom services and Cable TV, D.....

Tags : trai, report, telecom services, usage



Advances against Term Deposits of Non-members(01.09.2016)

Pursuant to the deliberations in the 32nd Standing Advisory Committee meeting held on December 14, 2015, it has been decided to permit SEBs to grant a.....

Tags : Term deposits, Non-members, Advances



Where one or more members of the family are already in Government Service, employment assistance should not be provided to the second or third member of the family(03.01.2022)

Petitioner had filed original application before present Court. Learned counsel for the Petitioner has submitted that, the father of the Petitioner wa.....

Tags : Appointment, Entitlement, Policy



National Commission can direct deposit of entire or more than 50% of amount determined by State Commission for stay(07.12.2021)

The original Appellant – builder has preferred the present Appeal against impugned order passed by the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission.....

Tags : Pre-deposit, Condition, Jurisdiction



Refund to Terminal Excise Duty (TED) under Deemed Exports where Duty has been paid from CENVAT Credit and ab-initio waiver is not available(22.09.2016)

The Para 7.03 (c) of FTP 2015-20 provides for refund of Terminal Excise Duty if exemption is not available. The Para 7.05 (ii) of FTP 2015-20 states t.....

Tags : Terminal Excise Duty, Refund, Deemed Exports



Bonafide mistake on the part of the assessee would not attract levy of penalty where all the particulars of income are duly disclosed(17.01.2022)

Present appeal is preferred by the assessee against the order passed by the Learned Commissioner of Income Tax, ['CIT(A)'] for assessment year 2014-15.....

Tags : Penalty, Imposition, Legality



Hosting of ITU Regional Standardization Forum for Bridging the Standardization Gap (BSG)-Asia and Oceania and Opening of SG3RG AO meeting by TRAI at New Delhi (20th to 23rd September 2016)(23.09.2016)

A week of international meetings focusing on economic and policy issues under the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is being hosted this wee.....

Tags : International Telecommunication Union, Meetings, Regional collaboration, Policy and economic matters



Service tax levy on services provided by a Goods Transport Agency(05.10.2015)

Ministry of Finance has taken measures to alleviate difficulties faced by Goods Transport Agencies in respect of service tax levy on the services of g.....

Tags : Service tax, goods, transport



Review of the capacity planning framework of stock exchanges and clearing corporations(08.10.2015)

Due to an increase in trading volume resulting from a growth of the stock market, the Securities and Exchange Board of India has reiterated the need f.....

Tags : Due to an increase in trading volume resulting from a growth of the stock market, the Securities and Exchange Board of India has reiterated the need for stock exchanges and clearing corporations to maintain sufficient capacity to be able to handle the increased demand. Some of new directions with regards to capacity are: installed capacity being at least one and a half times of projected peak load; and all software and hardware needs to be adequately sized to meet the requirements.



Import Data Processing and Monitoring System (IDPMS)(06.10.2016)

Attention of Authorized Dealer Category-I (AD Category-I) banks is invited to A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.65 dated April 28, 2016 read with Section .....

Tags : Import data, Monitoring, Efficient data, Processing



News

NGT Raps DSIIDC Over Functioning of CETPs in Okhala and Lawrence Road(31.07.2015)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has rapped Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (DSIIDC) over functioning of common eff.....

Tags : National Green Tribunal, Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd



Bombay High Court: Business Carried on Without Licence is Against Public Policy(04.08.2015)

By dismissing an appeal filed by a cable TV operator, who had provided the service in absence of a licence, claiming 32,000 from a customer, the High.....

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RBI: Repo Rate Remains Unchanged at 7.25%;CRR Unchanged(04.08.2015)

Reserve Bank of India has kept interest rates unchanged. However it has raised hopes of a reduction before the end of the year if the monsoon maintain.....

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Delhi High Court Rejects Dec 16 Gangrape Convict Plea to Get True DNA Report(05.08.2015)

Delhi High Court has dismissed a plea by two of the four death row convicts in the December 16, 2012, gangrape-cum-murder case of a 23-year-old girl t.....

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Punjab and Haryana High Court: Hold Mohali Mayoral Poll in 15 days(05.08.2015)

Punjab and Haryana High Court while directing the holding of the Mohali mayoral poll in 15 days has ordered that the Mayor’s seat would not be reserve.....

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Delhi High Court Disposes Plea Alleging Modi Filed Incorrect Poll Expenses(05.08.2015)

Delhi High Court has disposed a plea alleging that Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave an "incorrect account" of his poll expenditure in Varanasi during.....

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Delhi High Court Seeks Report on Stray Dogs(06.08.2015)

Delhi High Court has directed municipal bodies in the city to give a detailed status report on how the rules for controlling the stray dog population .....

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Power under Section 482 is not available to the Court to countenance the breach of a statuary provision(22.04.2021)

The appeal is directed against order passed by the Hon'ble High Court. In the impugned order, the High Court has allowed an interlocutory application .....

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District Magistrate or Chief Metropolitan Magistrate can appoint an advocate and authorise him/her to take possession of the secured assets under Section 14(1A) SARFAESI Act(25.02.2022)

The seminal question involved in present cases is whether it is open to the District Magistrate or the Chief Metropolitan to appoint an advocate and a.....

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Report of the Internal Working Group (IWG) on Rationalisation of Branch Authorisation Policy(06.10.2016)

The Reserve Bank of India placed on its website, the Report of the Internal Working Group (IWG) on Rationalisation of Branch Authorisation Policy (Cha.....

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Child of second wife of an employee could not be denied compassionate appointment(24.02.2022)

The short issue arising for consideration, in this case, is whether the condition imposed by the Railway Board circular that compassionate appointment.....

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Action under Section 7 of the IBC could be invoked even against a (corporate) guarantor(26.03.2021)

Two central issues arise for determination in present appeal are (i) Whether an action under Section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IB.....

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Present Court is not supposed to substitute its decision over the decision of administrative authority(17.02.2022)

Present petition is filed for issue of a writ in the nature of mandamus and for direction/order, thereby quashing/setting-aside the impugned Memorandu.....

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Beneficiaries of policy taken out by insured are also consumers under Consumer Protection Act, 1986, even if, they are not parties to contract of insurance(06.02.2020)

The facts of the case are, claimants, referred to as ‘the farmers’, had grown Byadgi Chilli Crop during the year 2012­2013. These farmers had stored t.....

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Where the charge is not properly set out in the notice under Section 274 of IT Act, the penalty order gets vitiated(10.01.2022)

The assessee was subjected to Survey action under Section 133A of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (IT Act), wherein a sum of Rs. 10,86,800 was offered as add.....

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GEAC Sends Public Comments on Assessment of Food and Environmental Safety Report on Environmental Release of GE Mustard to Sub-Committee(06.10.2016)

A total of 759 comments were received from various stakeholders on the Assessment of Food and Environmental Safety (AFES) report on environmental rele.....

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Cabinet approves MoU between India and European Union on water co-operation(05.10.2016)

The Union Cabinet under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for the signing of MoU between India and European.....

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Marginal Standing Facility(04.10.2016)

As announced in the Fourth Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement today, it has been decided by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to reduce the Repo r.....

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Liquidity Adjustment Facility - Repo and Reverse Repo Rates(04.10.2016)

As announced in the Fourth Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement today, it has been decided by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to reduce the Repo r.....

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Amendment in Notification number 157/1990-Customs, dated the 28th March, 1990(05.10.2016)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Government, being satisfied th.....

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Punjab and Haryana High Court Rejects Bail Plea of Poonam Malik(16.09.2015)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has rejected anticipatory bail plea filed by Ex-Chandigarh Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Shayin’s PA, Poonam Malik, in ca.....

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Delhi High Court Grants Two Days' Relief to Somnath Bharti(16.09.2015)

Delhi HC has directed Delhi Police to file status report by Thursday and not to take any "coercive step" against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Somnath .....

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Madras High Court Wishes Madurai to Move Up in Swachh Bharat Ranking(16.09.2015)

Madras HC while passing interim orders on PIL seeking direction to Madurai Corporation to properly maintain existing parks, has appointed a team of ad.....

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Krishi Vigyan Kendra – Ernakulam Registers Trade Mark for Cereal under Brand Name Jaiva Pokkali(16.09.2015)

Krishi Vigyan Kendra – Ernakulam has registered a trade mark for cereal at Chennai Trade Mark registry under brand name Jaiva Pokkali. Pokkali is a un.....

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Gujarat HC Orders Registration of Separate FIRs in Alleged Police Atrocity Cases(16.09.2015)

Gujarat High Court has ordered filing of FIRs in three separate cases of alleged police atrocity during violence that had erupted over Patel quota agi.....

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SC Summons Top Cops of UP over UP Khap Diktat(16.09.2015)

Supreme Court has summoned top police officers of Baghpat district of Uttar Pradesh where a 'khap' panchayat allegedly ordered two Dalit girls to be r.....

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Supreme Court Stays Rajasthan High Court Order on CIC Appointment(13.08.2015)

Supreme Court has turned down Rajasthan High Court order seeking Government’s reply on appointment of one chief information commissioner (CIC) and fou.....

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NGT Orders Inspection of 13 Effluent Plants(13.08.2015)

NGT has ordered Central Pollution Control Board, DPCC and IIT Delhi to conduct a joint inspection of 13 common effluent treatment plants in order to i.....

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National Green Tribunal Raps Municipal Corporations on Poor Garbage Disposal System(13.08.2015)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has rapped Municipal Corporations over poor garbage disposal in the National Capital.

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Supreme Court Seeks Reply on CVC Appointment(14.08.2015)

Supreme Court has sought Centre's response to a PIL challenging appointment of former Central Board of Direct Taxes head KV Chaudhary as chief vigila.....

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NGT Orders Joint Inspection of Polavaram Dam Site(17.08.2015)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered a joint inspection of Polavaram dam site by Andhra Pradesh Government, State Pollution Control Board and Pro.....

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NGT Strikes City Govt. for Not Following PoP Idols Guidelines(17.08.2015)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has striked Bhopal Government for failing to adhere to guidelines on plaster of paris (PoP) idols ahead of Ganesh Chatur.....

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NGT Directs Badarpur, Rajghat Plants to Control High PM Levels(17.08.2015)

National Green Tribunal(NGT) has ordered Badarpur and Rajghat Thermal Power Stations to bring particulate matter (PM) within permissible limits after .....

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Bombay High Court Directs MMRDA to Remove Illegal Constructions Around Airport(20.08.2015)

Bombay High Court has directed Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) to take action against illegal construction on airport land an.....

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NGT Impleads CMDA in Porur Lake Protection Case(20.08.2015)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has suo-moto made Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) a party to case relating to construction of a bund a.....

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Delhi High Court Seeks Reply from DDA on Retention of Millennium Bus Depot(21.08.2015)

Delhi High Court has sought reply from Delhi Development Authority (DDA) on a plea by Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) seeking to retain Millennium .....

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Delhi High Court Slams NDMC for Allotting Parade Ground in Chandni Chowk(21.08.2015)

Delhi High Court has slammed North Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) for allotting parade ground parking area in Chandni Chowk for Ramlila celebratio.....

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Supreme Court Issues Contempt Notice to Delhi Police Chief(24.08.2015)

Supreme Court has issued contempt of court notice to the Commissioner of Delhi Police on Delhi Police's failure to execute a non-bailable arrest warra.....

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NGT Orders Delhi Police to Frame a “Traffic Policy”(25.08.2015)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered Delhi Police to frame traffic policy to ease the capital’s traffic. It has also instructed Police to hold co.....

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NGT Seeks Report on Diesel and Petrol Vehicles Registered in 2014 and 2015(26.08.2015)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has sought report from Delhi Transport Department on total number of vehicles registered in 2014 and 2015 and a break-up.....

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RBI Notifies Increase in FPI Holding Limits(07.10.2015)

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has notified that Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPI) would be able to hold up to R1.66 lakh crore worth of government secur.....

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Hyderabad High Court Denies Permission to MRPS’s Hunger Strike at Tullur(08.10.2015)

Hyderabad High Court has denied permission to Madiga Reservation Porata Samithi (MRPS) for carrying a mass hunger strike at Tullur, Guntur district , .....

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SC Takes Exception at Arguments against Haryana's New Panchayat Election Law(08.10.2015)

Supreme Court has taken exception to argument that those who have defaulted in paying electric bills should not be barred from contesting panchayat po.....

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Hyderabad High Court Allows Hyderabad Airport to Charge User Fees(09.10.2015)

Hyderabad High Court has allowed imposition of user development fee at Hyderabad airport. The high court has given a ruling in favour of GMR Hyderabad.....

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SC Issues Notice to Govt. over Toddlers' Cracker Ban Plea(09.10.2015)

Supreme Court on petition filed by toddlers seeking directions to curb Delhi's fatal air pollution including ban on fire crackers during Diwali, has i.....

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NGT Orders Chandigarh MC to Process Solid Waste from HP in its Garbage Processing Plant(09.10.2015)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered that Chandigarh Municipal Corporation would process solid waste coming from Shimla, Solan and Baddi in Chand.....

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NGT Seeks Status Report of New Landfill Sites for Garbage Disposal(28.10.2015)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered District Collectorate to submit the status of new landfill sites for disposal of garbage by Pune Municipal C.....

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NGT Orders Municipal Corporations and Traffic Police to Make Action Plan to Control Noise Pollution(28.10.2015)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked the three municipal corporations and traffic police to make an action plan to control noise pollution in Panch.....

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Delhi HC Takes a Look of Current Garbage Disposal Problem, along with National Green Tribunal (NGT)(29.10.2015)

Delhi HC along with NGT while taking note of current garbage disposal problem in Delhi, as safai karamcharis have been on strike for their arrears, ha.....

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Madhya Pradesh HC Orders Re-Investigation of Boy ‘Hanged’ by Upper Caste Patidars(29.10.2015)

Madhya Pradesh HC has directed police to re-investigate death of a minor tribal boy who was allegedly killed by an upper caste vigilante group for pla.....

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NGT Concerns over Contamination of Groundwater at Bandhwari(29.10.2015)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered Municipal Corporations of Gurgaon and Faridabad to ensure proper dumping of waste, maintenance and collectio.....

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NGT Slams UP, Uttarakhand Pollution Boards over Failure to Suggest Ways to Clean Ganga(29.10.2015)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has slammed Pollution Control Boards of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand for failing to take and suggest measures for clean.....

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NGT Orders Delhi Police to Submit Alternative Routes for Trucks in Two Days(01.09.2015)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered Delhi Police to submit plans to create alternative routes for heavy polluting vehicles within two days.

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Delhi High Court Orders MYAS to Revoke IOA Chief’s Khel Protsahan Puraskar(01.09.2015)

Delhi High Court has ordered Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) to revoke Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar awarded to IOA chief and World Sq.....

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Delhi High Court Denies Permission for Ramlila on Parade Grounds(03.09.2015)

Delhi High Court has denied permission to decades-old tradition of holding huge Ramlila celebrations at Parade Grounds opposite Red Fort and directed .....

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NGT Seeks Pollution Report on All Hotels from OSPCB(07.09.2015)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked Orissa State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB) and Chief Secretary to take stock of pollution level at all hotel.....

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Bombay High Court Slams Police over Allowing Ganpati Processions on Private Land(08.09.2015)

Bombay High Court has ordered police to inform by next Monday, whether it was empowered to permit a Ganesh immersion procession on private land mainta.....

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Gujarat High Court Orders Police to Register FIRs on Police Atrocities During Patel Quota Agitation(08.09.2015)

Gujarat High Court has ordered officials of two police stations to file FIRs of police atrocities on local residents on August 25 and August 26 during.....

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Madras High Court Orders Status Quo on Granites Stored on Poromboke Land(09.09.2015)

Madras High Court has ordered status quo in case relating to storage of granite blocks and debris by P.R.P. Granites on poromboke land in Madurai dist.....

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RBI Permits PCE in Corporate Bonds(25.09.2015)

RBI has permitted banks to provide Partial Credit Enhancement (PCE) to bonds issued by corporates/Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) for funding all type.....

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RBI Permits Banks to Use E-Payments for Imports(25.09.2015)

RBI, in order to facilitate e-commerce, has permitted banks to enter into pacts with Online Payment Gateway Service Providers (OPGSPs), for import pay.....

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Supreme Court Denies to Take Plea Against Post-Poll Alliances(29.09.2015)

Supreme Court has denied to take plea opposing practice of political parties forging post-poll alliances to gain power on ground that electors were ke.....

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NGT: Seize Illegal Sound Systems from Marriage Halls(29.09.2015)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) and police to take immediate possession of all illegally operated Dolby sou.....

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RBI Cut Repo Rate by 50 bps(29.09.2015)

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cut its repo rate by 50 basis points to 6.75%, while keeping the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) unchanged at 4%. This was fo.....

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Sebi Exempts 3 PSBs From Takeover Code Obligations(30.09.2015)

Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has exempted Centre from discloser of takeover code obligations for its investment in Dena Bank, Bank of.....

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NGT Seeks Reply on Plea Alleging Illegal Sand Mining At Jalaun and Hamirpur(01.10.2015)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) on plea against alleged illegal sand mining being carried out in Jalaun and Hamirpur districts of Uttar Pradesh, has iss.....

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SC Stays 2014 Amendment of Maharashtra Police Act Banning Dance Performances at Bars(15.10.2015)

Supreme Court has stayed a 2014 amendment of Maharashtra Police Act banning dance performances in various places including bars in the state. The cour.....

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Calcutta High Court Orders Venkatesh Films to Vacate Prime KoPT Land(16.10.2015)

Calcutta High Court has ordered Venkatesh Films to vacate a piece of prime land and hand over its possession to Kolkata Port Trust (KoPT) by November .....

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SC Set Aside Government Role in Appointment of Judges(16.10.2015)

Supreme Court has junked the new law that gave Government more say in judges’ appointment and said that the collegium system of judges selecting judge.....

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High Court in the UK dismisses review to make Bridge a sport(15.10.2015)

A High Court in the United Kingdom dismissed a challenge against Sport England’s decision to not make ‘Bridge’ a sport. ‘Bridge’ a popular card game p.....

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Daughter of Indian immigrant in UK gets British passport(18.10.2015)

Calling the British Home Office’s assertions of Deelavathi Bondada being fathered by someone other than her claimed biological father “absurd” in ligh.....

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Bombay HC: Police Can take Suo Moto Action Against Builders(20.10.2015)

Bombay HC while raising concerns over illegal constructions in Navi Mumbai, has said that Navi Mumbai Police should take suo moto cognizance and file .....

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NGT Rejects Proposal for Nayachar Thermal Power Project(17.09.2015)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has rejected proposal to set up thermal power station in Nayachar island as it violated Coastal Regulations Zone (CRZ) a.....

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NGT Directs Pune Municipal Corporation to Develop Tree-Felling Compliance Norms(18.09.2015)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Pune Municipal Corporation Commissioner to develop an apt compliance verification mechanism within three m.....

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Madras HC Defers Contempt Proceedings against Politician, Lawyers(21.09.2015)

Madras HC while deferring contempt proceeding against a politician and two lawyers,has directed politician to do "service" in students hostel and lawy.....

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J&K High Court Seeks Reply on Residents’ Rehab Plea over Kishenganga Hydroelectric Power Project(21.09.2015)

J&K HC has issued notice to State Govt. and National Hydro Electric Power Corporation for response on a petition seeking directions for rehabilitation.....

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SC Questions Validity of Educational Bar for Haryana Poll(22.09.2015)

Supreme Court has expressed concern over recent laws framed by some state governments fixing minimum education qualification for people to contest loc.....

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MP High Court Directs Action Against Policeman who Beat Up Lawyer in Pandarinath(23.09.2015)

MP High Court while taking a petition seeking immediate action against policemen who thrashed a lawyer during violence in Pandarinath area, has direct.....

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Bombay HC : No Quotas for Judicial Posts in State(16.11.2015)

Bombay HC while rejecting a plea that sought implementation of three per cent reservation for persons with disabilities to the posts of civil judges a.....

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Bombay High Court Raps Political Parties over Illegal Hoardings in State(18.11.2015)

Bombay High Court has warned political parties of contempt action for putting up illegal hoardings, posters and banners across State despite an undert.....

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J&K High Court Directs Police to File Chargesheet in Sadrakote Massacre, 19 years After the Incident(18.11.2015)

J&K High Court upon a petition filed by victim families, seeking conclusion in investigation into the case, has asked police to file chargesheet in mu.....

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SC Asks Centre to Draft MoP, Based on Suggestions Given by People(19.11.2015)

SC has asked Centre to frame draft of Memorandum of Procedure (MoP), based on suggestions given by people, to be followed by collegium for appointment.....

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CCI Rejects Complaint Against DIAL on High Office Rent(19.11.2015)

Competition Commission of India (CCI) has rejected allegations leveled by Airline Operators Committee (AOC), that Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIA.....

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Bombay HC Irks Over Retired Policemen Getting Government Houses(20.11.2015)

Bombay High Court has irked over Government decision to allot tenements on ownership basis to retired and serving policemen at city's BDD chawls. The .....

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NGT Seeks Centre’s Response on Tobacco Disposal at Public Places(24.11.2015)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has irked over tobacco disposal at public places and sought response from Union Ministry of Environment and Forest, Mini.....

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Punjab and Haryana HC: Women Should Get Preference Over Men in Compassionate Appointments(24.11.2015)

Punjab and Haryana HC has ruled that women should be given preference over men in compassionate appointments, when both are born of public servants dy.....

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Supreme Court Seeks Info from Centre on Six Hydro-Power Projects(25.11.2015)

Supreme Court has sought information from Government regarding findings of inter- ministerial committee, which was set up to look into an expert panel.....

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CCI Rejects Complaints Against RIL, Reliance Gas Infra(25.11.2015)

Competition Commission of India (CCI) has rejected allegations of unfair business practices made against Reliance Industries, BSE and Reliance Gas Tra.....

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SC Denies to Examine Urgently a Plea Seeking Answer as to, Can Muslims in Forces Sport Beard?(26.11.2015)

SC has denied urgently examining of legal issue that whether Muslim personnel can assert sporting beard as a facet of their fundamental right to freed.....

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Delhi HC Raps Traffic Police and Asks Why Hide Behind Trees to Challan Violators(30.11.2015)

Delhi High Court has rapped City Traffic Police and asked why traffic police personnel “hide behind trees” to challan traffic violators instead of sta.....

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Ministry of Corporate Affairs Relaxes Additional Fee Payable on Forms AOC-4 and AOC-4 XBRL(30.10.2015)

Ministry of Corporate Affairs has decided to relax additional fee payable on forms AOC-4 and AOC-4 XBRL under Companies Act, 2013, upto 30th November,.....

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Madras HC Seeks Info from Corporation on Utilisation of Library Cess Amounting to Rs. 31.66 crore(30.10.2015)

Madras High Court has directed Chennai Corporation to provide details on how much of these funds of about Rs. 31.66 crore , collected as library cess .....

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Bombay HC Orders State Government to Act Against Private Bus Operators(02.11.2015)

Bombay High Court has ordered State Government to take action against private luxury buses and vehicles ferrying passengers in the state thereby causi.....

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Madras HC Permits TANGEDCO to Process Udangudi Tender, but Asks Not to Finalise it(02.11.2015)

Madras HC has held that Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO) could process fresh bids received for Udangudi Supercrit.....

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NGT Seeks Garbage Disposal Plan from PMC(03.11.2015)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) to submit short-term and long-term action plans for disposal of nearly 1,6.....

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Meghalaya HC Orders Centre to Enforce AFSPA in Garo Hills(03.11.2015)

Meghalaya High Court has ordered Centre to enforce Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, (AFSPA) 1958 in insurgency-ravaged districts of Garo Hills to co.....

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SC Awards US Citizen Rs 2cr Accident Compensation after 27 years of Legal Battle(09.10.2015)

SC has awarded a compensation of around Rs 1.17 crore along with interest of 6% to be paid by Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation whose bus had.....

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SEBI Reviews Norms for Trading Capacity of Exchanges and Clearing Corporations(09.10.2015)

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has directed exchanges and their clearing corporations to have an installed capacity of at least 1.5 tim.....

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MP High Court Upholds Decision Against Sasan(12.10.2015)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has upheld district court's order dismissing Sasan Power's plea for an injunction against international arbitration with the.....

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“Advantage Healthcare India – 2015” inaugurated(05.10.2015)

The Commerce Secretary inaugurated 'Advantage Health Care India, 2015" , an international summit on Medical Value Travel on 5 October, 2015. Running f.....

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Punjab and Haryana HC Issues Notice to Chandigarh Police over Petition Alleging ‘Custodial Torture’(14.10.2015)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued a notice of motion to Chandigarh Police on a petition by a Dera Bassi resident alleging that he was brutally .....

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Madras HC: Maintain NSC Bose Road as ‘No Hawking Zone’(14.10.2015)

Madras High Court has ordered Chennai Corporation to maintain NSC Bose Road, linking Parry's Corner and Flower Bazaar police station as a ‘No Hawking .....

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Calcutta HC Directs Kolkata Port Trust to Inspect Hyde Road Land(14.10.2015)

Calcutta HC has directed S K Dhar, Estate Manager-in-Charge of Kolkata Port Trust (KoPT) to visit premises at P-51 on Hyde Road Extension and ascertai.....

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Kerala High Court Upholds Land Acquisition by KSIDC(04.11.2015)

Kerala High Court while dismissing a batch of appeals has allowed Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation (KSIDC) decision to acquire land for.....

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Bombay HC Directs BMC to Return 8K Sq metres Land to Developer(04.11.2015)

Bombay High Court has held that Runwal builders is entitled for the return of around 8,209 square metres of land in Nahur that it had surrendered to t.....

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RBI Issues Gold Bonds Operational Guidelines(05.11.2015)

Reserve Bank has issued operational guidelines for Sovereign Gold Bonds, 2015-16 and mandated some operational procedures for Commercial banks and pos.....

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Bombay HC Orders MbPT to Provide Space to DRT and DRAT(06.11.2015)

Bombay High Court has ordered Mumbai Port Trust (MbPT) to provide space to Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT) and Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal (DRAT) .....

Tags : Bombay High Court, Mumbai Port Trust , DRT , DRAT



Calcutta HC Puts Madan Mitra under House Arrest in Saradha Chit Fund Scam(06.11.2015)

Calcutta High Court has ordered that Bengal transport and Sports Minister, Madan Mitra, an accused in the Rs 2,500-crore Saradha Chit Fund scam, to be.....

Tags : Calcutta High Court , Bengal transport and Sports Minister, Madan Mitra, Saradha Chit Fund scam



Madras High Court Directs Hospitals to Follow Safety Measures(06.11.2015)

Madras HC has directed Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority and other enforcement authorities to issue notice to hospitals functioning from high.....

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SC Directs BSES Power Discoms to Reply over Rs 6,000-Crore Dues(15.12.2015)

Supreme Court has sought response from Reliance Infra-backed BSES power discoms as to why they should not be asked to immediately clear their electric.....

Tags : Supreme Court, BSES power discoms



Gujarat HC Orders State, GPCB to File Reply on Vehicular Pollution PIL(16.12.2015)

Gujarat HC has ordered State Government and Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) to file affidavits on a PIL seeking court’s direction for taking me.....

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NGT Junks Application Supporting Metro Car Shed at Aarey(16.12.2015)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has denied an intervention application filed by Mumbai Underground (a group of citizens from South Mumbai) , after they.....

Tags : National Green Tribunal , Metro 3 car depot



Gujarat HC Seeks Health Report of Thermal Power Plant Workers(17.12.2015)

Gujarat High Court has ordered formation of a high-level committee to assess health status of workers of 11 thermal power plants in State and to exami.....

Tags : Gujarat High Court , thermal power plants



SC: Appointment as Priests Can’t be Denied on Basis of Caste, Birth(17.12.2015)

Supreme Court has ruled that appointment as priests in temples and other religious institutions cannot be denied to a person solely on the basis of “c.....

Tags : Supreme Court, appointment as priests



NGT: Will Follow SC Order on Air-Pollution(17.12.2015)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has said it would first go through order passed by Supreme Court and then decide on plea of car dealers seeking modifica.....

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Kerala HC Set Aside 1:45 PTR Ratio for Teacher's Appointment(18.12.2015)

Kerala HC has set aside provisions in teachers’ package that Pupil-Teacher- Ratio (PTR) of 1:45 for appointment of teachers should be followed by aide.....

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Madras HC Directs Tuticorin Commissioner to Clear Waterlogging and Submit Report(08.12.2015)

Madras HC has directed Tuticorin Corporation Commissioner to clear stagnant rainwater from localities listed by Puthiya Tamilagam president K. Krishna.....

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SC: Educational Qualification Must for Haryana Panchayat Polls(10.12.2015)

Supreme Court has upheld Haryana Govt. decision for contestant to be literate and have toilets in their home to contest panchayat election.

Tags : Supreme Court , Haryana Panchayat Polls



SC: Delhi Pollution 'Embarrassing'(11.12.2015)

SC has irked over alarming pollution levels in Delhi and called for a multi-pronged approach to counter what it said was an 'embarrassing' situation. .....

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NGT to Civic Authorities: Follow SC Guidelines on Noise Pollution(11.12.2015)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed authorities in Delhi to ensure strict adherence to guidelines issued by Supreme Court on noise pollution, s.....

Tags : National Green Tribunal , noise pollution,Delhi



CIC: Disclose Educational Qualifications of Haridwar MP Pokhriyal(11.12.2015)

Competition Commission of India (CCI) has directed Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University to disclose educational qualifications of Haridwar MP Ra.....

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CBDT: Sebi-Registered FPIs get I-T Filing Relief(11.12.2015)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has clarified that incomplete or deficient returns filed by Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) would not be treat.....

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Delhi HC Slams Delhi Police Over Illegal and Dangerous Speed Breakers(14.12.2015)

Delhi HC has slammed Delhi police and asked whether it was implementing court's directions to identify and remove illegal and dangerous speed breakers.....

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Penalty cannot be imposed without mentioning the specific charge(28.02.2022)

The instant appeal filed by the assessee is directed against the order passed by the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) arising out of the penalty o.....

Tags : Penalty, Imposition, Legality



An employee in a transferable job has no vested right to remain posted at one place(07.03.2022)

The present petition has been filed seeking setting aside of the order passed by the learned Central Administrative Tribunal, ('CAT') dismissing the p.....

Tags : Transfer order, Powers, Validity



Bombay HC Orders BMC to Pay Rajawadi Hospital Patient Rs20 Lakh Compensation(23.12.2015)

Bombay High Court has directed Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to pay compensation of Rs.20 lakh to a Ghatkopar resident, who lost his right .....

Tags : Bombay High Court , Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation



NGT Bans Construction in Porur Lake; Bans Pvt. Parties from Drawing Water(23.12.2015)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed officials concerned to ensure that no construction activity is undertaken in Porur lake. It has also banned.....

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Bombay HC Directs BMC to File Reply over Ilegal Tree Felling in Wadala(23.12.2015)

Bombay High Court has directed Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to file its reply in a matter pertaining to unauthorised felling of trees in W.....

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Union Environment Ministry Issues Strict Norms for Thermal Plants(23.12.2015)

Union Environment Ministry has notified revised norms of emission standards for coal-based thermal power plants in the country and made it mandatory f.....

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Bombay HC: Civic Bodies Must Build Toilets for Women(24.12.2015)

Bombay High Court has directed all Municipal Corporations in State to formulate a comprehensive scheme for construction of public toilets for women.

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Dehi HC Seeks Report from Delhi Govt., Police and PWD over Boy's Death Due to Felling into an Sewer(24.12.2015)

Delhi High Court has issued notice to Delhi Government, police and Public Works Department (PWD) while taking suo moto cognizance of the death of a sc.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Delhi Government, police , Public Works Department



Supreme Court Approves Kerala’s Prohibition on Liquor Policy(29.12.2015)

Supreme Court has approved Kerala's policy to go dry in 10 years. The government of Ommen Chandy introduced a policy last year to become alcohol-free .....

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A fair hearing to the party being blacklisted is an essential pre-condition for a proper exercise of the power and a valid order of blacklisting(04.03.2022)

In present writ petition, the Petitioner has assailed the order wherein the Opposite Party No. 3- has directed the Executive Engineer to initiate appr.....

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Supreme Court Refers Arunachal Political Crisis Issue to Constitution Bench(14.01.2016)

SC has referred to Constitution bench petitions arising out of orders passed by Gauhati High Court over the ongoing political issue in Arunachal Prade.....

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Delhi HC Looks For Action Plan To Bring Down Air Pollution(15.01.2016)

Delhi High Court has directed Centre, AAP Government and other authorities to submit plans to bring the pollution levels within the prescribed limits.

Tags : Delhi High Court, Centre, AAP Government , pollution levels



NGT to Govt.: Consider Setting Up of ETPs Instead of STPs for Treating Sewage Water(15.01.2016)

NGT has directed Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and Union Ministry of Environment and Forests (MOEF) to consider setting up effluent treatment.....

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NGT Directs Metrowater to Restrain Discharge of Sewage into Stormwater Drains(15.01.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (Metrowater) to restrain discharge of sewage into stor.....

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Bombay HC Asks, Can't Companies Give 2% of Profit to Poor Patients(15.01.2016)

Bombay HC has said that corporates must consider setting aside 2% of their profits towards a corpus for patients unable to pay their hospital bills.

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FSSAI Issues New Rules for Ensuring Quality Imports(15.01.2016)

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued new rules for importing products, seeking to address concerns over the entry of sub-st.....

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Bombay HC: No Compromise of Air Space Around Mumbai Airport(15.01.2016)

Bombay HC, while saying that there should be no compromise of the air space around Mumbai airport, has directed that a committee be constituted within.....

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Pre-condition of deposit of twenty percent of the demand can be relaxed in appropriate cases(23.03.2022)

Present writ petition has been filed challenging the orders passed by the Respondents whereby the stay application filed by the Petitioner had been di.....

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Date for seeking comments from stakeholders and public on the Draft Financial Resolution and Deposit Insurance (FRDI) Bill extended till 31st October, 2016(20.10.2016)

The Government of India had invited stakeholder/public comments on the Draft Financial Resolution and Deposit Insurance(FRDI) Bill, 2016 from 28.9.201.....

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Risk Weights for exposures to HFCs(20.10.2016)

It has been observed that there is a lack of uniformity among banks in the application of risk weights on their exposures to Housing Finance Companies.....

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Participation of Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) in Government securities on NDS-OM platform(20.10.2016)

In terms of RBI circular FMRD.DIRD.06/14.03.007/2014-15 dated March 20, 2015, FPIs are currently permitted to transact in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) m.....

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Inclusion of Inland Container Depots located at Kalinganagar and Tumb Village (Taluka Umbergaon, District Valsad) as a Port of Registration under Para 4.37 of Hand Book of Procedures (2015-2020)(20.10.2016)

In exercise of powers conferred under Paragraph 1.03 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020, as amended from time to time, the Director General of Fore.....

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Rebate of State Levies on Export of Garments - Implementation by CBEC reg(20.10.2016)

Kind attention is invited to Circular No. 43/2016-Customs dated 31.8.2016 on the above cited subject. The field formations are informed for necessary .....

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Survey on Computer Software and Information Technology Enabled Services Exports: 2015-16(20.10.2016)

The Reserve Bank of India today released, on its website, the data1 related to the 2015-16 round of the 'Survey on Computer Software and Information T.....

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Tax on services received by apparel exporters in fabrication of garments(15.12.2015)

The Ministry of Finance has sought to clarify ambiguities regarding the applicability of service tax on services received by an apparel exporter from .....

Tags : Service tax, apparel, export, receipt



Commerce and Industry Minister says ECGC's role is very crucial in the trying times in sustaining the flow of exports(08.11.2016)

Commerce and Industry Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman has said that ECGC's role is very crucial in the trying times in sustaining the flow of exports.....

Tags : Exports, Flow, Sustainment



RBI seeks Comments/Feedback on Report of the Working Group on the Implementation of Indian Accounting (20.10.2015)

Reserve Bank of India has released the Report of the Working Group on the Implementation of Indian Accounting Standards by Banks in India. The Report .....

Tags : Rbi, international reporting, accounting, india, standards, budget



Amendment to exemption on certain taxable services from service tax under Section 66B of the Finance Act, 1994(21.10.2015)

The Central Government has made amendment to a Notification granting exemption on certain taxable services from whole of service tax leviable under Se.....

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Transferability of goods imported/procured by debiting duty in SFIS scrips(27.10.2016)

The undersigned is directed to say that transferability of goods imported/procured by debiting duty in SFIS scrips was considered by the Board in the .....

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Delhi HC Seeks Govt.’s, SDMC’s Reply to PIL over Unfortunate Death of Students in Schools(03.02.2016)

Delhi HC, while terming as unfortunate the death of two children after falling in tanks in their respective schools, has sought response of AAP Govern.....

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Government Sets-Up Tax Policy Research Unit and Tax Policy Council(03.02.2016)

Government has set-up Tax Policy Research Unit and Tax Policy Council to bring consistency, multidisciplinary inputs, and coherence in Tax Policy.

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Madras HC: Postmaster Cannot Refuse to Receive Registered Post(03.02.2016)

Madras HC has criticised Postmaster at Bodinayakanur in Theni district for having refused to receive an application addressed to him by a cable televi.....

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Karnataka HC Stays Polls to Chittapur Taluk Panchayat(04.02.2016)

Karnataka HC has stayed election process which has already begun in Chittapur Taluk Panchayat of Kalaburagi district and imposed a stiff fine on couns.....

Tags : Karnataka HC , Chittapur Taluk Panchayat , Polls



Madras HC Issues Notice to Tamil Nadu over TNPSC Appointments(04.02.2016)

Madras High Court has issued notice to Tamil Nadu Government on a petition filed by senior DMK leader T.K.S. Elangovan challenging appointment of advo.....

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SC Asks NGT to Take Decision on Sea Port in Vizhinjam(04.02.2016)

SC has asked National Green Tribunal (NGT) to consider finally a case regarding construction of a deep sea port in Vizhinjam, near Kovalam, Kerala. Th.....

Tags : SC , NGT , Sea Port in Vizhinjam



Kerala HC Says Police Can Take Action Against Students Who Disrupt Classes(06.01.2016)

Kerala High Court has allowed police to take action against students who disrupt classes in colleges and universities in the name of strikes.

Tags : Kerala High Court , Action Against Students, Police



NGT Orders Surat Collector to Recover Rs 75 Crore from SMC(06.01.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has irked over delay in formulating a concrete action plan for solid waste management in Surat and ordered district coll.....

Tags : National Green Tribunal , State Municipal Corporation, Surat Collector



NGT Seeks Survey Report on Illegal Dairies in Resdential Colonies of Bhopal(06.01.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) to survey and prepare report on existing dairies in residential colonies an.....

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Delhi High Court Orders Micromax, Sanjay Kapoor to Settle Dispute Via Mediation(08.01.2016)

Delhi High Court has asked Micromax Informatics and its former chairman Sanjay Kapoor to settle a dispute over alleged denial of stock options through.....

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SC Approves Trade in Lapsed LIC Policies(11.01.2016)

SC, while upholding judgment of Bombay HC which had stated that insurance policies are “transferable and assignable in accordance with provisions of I.....

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CCI Dismisses Complaints Against Govt's LTC Policy, Air India(11.01.2016)

Competition Commission of India (CCI) has dismissed complaints that Government's Leave Travel Concessions (LTC) policy was resulting in anti-competiti.....

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CCI Junks Compliant Against GVK Power, 2 Others(11.01.2016)

Competition Commission of India (CCI) has rejected complaints against Bangalore International Airport, GVK Power & Infrastructure and Airports Authori.....

Tags : Competition Commission of India , Bangalore International Airport, GVK Power & Infrastructure and Airports Authority of India



No judicial order is complete without reasons and it is expected that every Court, which passes an order should give reasons for the same(29.03.2022)

The present petition has been filed under Section 482 of Code of Criminal procedure, 1973 (CrPC) on behalf of the Petitioner seeking setting aside of .....

Tags : PO, Declaration, Validity



While construing a contract of insurance, it is not permissible for a Court to substitute the terms of the contract(24.04.2020)

The present appeals arise from a judgment of the National Commission which in first appeal upheld the judgment of the State Commission. The SCDRC held.....

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Medical practitioner can only be held liable where his conduct fell below that of the standards of reasonably competent practitioner in his field(20.04.2022)

The demise of husband of Appellant no.1 after his long illness has resulted in initiation of the legal proceedings at the instance of Appellant no.1 a.....

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Cenvat Credit is available in case of outward transportation for the services availed from the place of removal up to the customers place(29.04.2022)

The issue involved in the present case is that whether the Appellant is entitled for cenvat credit in respect of outward GTA for period prior to 1st A.....

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Bombay HC Imposes Fine on Erring Police Officers over Illegally Detaining a Doctor Couple(25.01.2016)

Bombay High Court has imposed a fine of Rs. 50,000 on erring Pune Police Officers, who illegally detained a doctor couple in police custody for 17 day.....

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Government Launches CRC to Ease Company Incorporation Procedure(25.01.2016)

Corporate Affairs Ministry has launched Central Registration Centre (CRC) to speed up company incorporation related services.

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SC Gives Nod to Appointment of High Court Judges(27.01.2016)

Supreme Court has given go ahead to the government to proceed with the appointment of over 35 candidates as high court judges, signaling an end to a y.....

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Delhi HC Asks RBI to Submit its Latest Circular on FDI Policy(27.01.2016)

While hearing a public interest litigation seeking a thorough investigation against all firms that have received FDI, Delhi High Court has sought a re.....

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NGT Directs Inspection of Petrol Pumps Across Delhi-NCR(27.01.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed inspection of petrol pumps across Delhi-NCR by a committee comprising officials from Central Pollution Cont.....

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NGT Asks Centre to Fix Norms on Noise Pollution Near Airports(28.01.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has expressed its displeasure over Government's failure to fix environmental norms on noise pollution in residential are.....

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Delhi HC Asks Police Chief to Ensure Smooth Lifting of Garbage(28.01.2016)

Delhi High Court has asked Delhi Police Chief to ensure there is no hindrance to lifting of garbage in coordination with the civic bodies, in view of .....

Tags : Delhi High Court , Delhi Police Chief , Garbage



Indian Telecom Services Performance indicator Report for April-June, 2015(23.11.2015)

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India released its “Indian Telecom Services Performance Indicator Report” for the period 1 April 2015 to 30 June 2.....

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Issue of Sovereign Gold Bonds deferred(24.11.2015)

The Reserve Bank of India notified that due a large number of applications subscribing to Sovereign Gold Bonds, 2015-2016, the date of issue of the Bo.....

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Investment by Foreign Portfolio Investors in Corporate Bonds(26.11.2015)

The Reserve Bank of India has permitted Foreign Portfolio Investors to acquire NCDs/bonds which are under partial or full default of repayment of prin.....

Tags : Foreign portfolio investors, corporate bonds, default



Framework to regulate and oversee co-operative banks and deposits(29.11.2016)

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) regulates and supervises the banking functions of State Cooperative Banks (StCBs)/District Central Cooperative Banks (DCCB.....

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Bombay HC to State, Pollution Board and BMC: Report Feasibility of Implementing Odd-Even Plan(18.01.2016)

Bombay High Court has issued notices to State Government, Maharashtra Pollution Control Board and Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to report f.....

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Punjab and Haryana HC Grants 10-Day Deadline for Centre over Operation of International Flights(18.01.2016)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has granted 10 days’ time to Centre to respond to ensure operation of international flights from Chandigarh Internationa.....

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NGT Imposes Rs.25 Crore Fine on AHPPL(18.01.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed a penalty of Rs.25 crore on Adani-Hazira Port Pvt. Ltd (AHPPL) and its associate Hajira Infrastructure Pvt. .....

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NGT: Everyone Should Ensure There is No Air Pollution in Delhi(18.01.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) , while dismissing a builder’s plea challenging penalty imposed on him for causing pollution, has said everyone living i.....

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NGT Directs Union Govt. to Control Noise Pollution At Manufacturing and Delivery Points of Vehicles(18.01.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT), in Pune, has directed Union Government to ensure that noise generated by vehicle horns and modified silencers was contr.....

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NGT Seeks Report on Pollutants Dumped into Yamuna from Agra(19.01.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has taken note of construction material and debris being dumped into the river by the city and directed Uttar Pradesh Ja.....

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'Ponds' are a public utility meant for common use and could not be allotted or commercialised(25.11.2019)

The instant statutory appeal has been preferred under Section 22 of the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 ("NGT Act") against the order of the Princip.....

Tags : Allotment, Ponds, Legality



Issue of arbitrability of the dispute over non-renewal of the lease is within the realm of the Arbitral Tribunal/Arbitrator(18.08.2022)

Present appeals are against a common judgment passed by the High Court allowing Arbitration Appeal filed by the Respondents, setting aside the impugne.....

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Texas Jury Orders Apple to Pay $625.6 Million for Infringing Patent(04.02.2016)

A Texas jury, while observing that Apple had infringed on VirnetX Holding Corporation patents in its iMessage and FaceTime services as well as in its .....

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NGT Seeks Report on Waste-to-Energy and Thermal Power Plants(08.02.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to submit within a week inspection report on waste-to-energy and ther.....

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SC Observes, Economic Empowerment of Women is Need of The Hour(10.02.2016)

SC, while observing bi-directional relationship between economic development and women’s empowerment, has said that women have gradually shattered gla.....

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NGT Irks Over Municipal Corporations for Waste Burning(10.02.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has irked over incidents of waste burning in Delhi and slammed municipal corporations for their failure to implement its.....

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Delhi HC Seeks Status Report of Investigation Before Feb. 25 on Death of 2 Students in School(10.02.2016)

Delhi High Court has asked Police Commissioner B.S. Bassi to submit detailed status report of investigation and post-mortem report before February 25 .....

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Delhi HC Raps AAP over Allowing Polluting Units to Operate in CIty(10.02.2016)

Delhi HC has pulled up AAP Government for allowing hazardous and polluting industries to operate in the heart of a city, saying it cannot "force" peop.....

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Delhi HC Considers Plea Seeking Unification of Zonal Municipal Corporations(11.02.2016)

Delhi HC has considered possibility of unification of different municipal corporations operating in Delhi to avoid problems like delay in payment of s.....

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Where there is failure on the part of the AO to specify the limb of Section 271(1)(c) of IT Act under which the penalty is imposed, penalty order cannot be sustained(23.08.2022)

Present appeal has been preferred by the Assessee against the order of First Appellate Authority arising out of an appeal before it against the penalt.....

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Inter-departmental communications cannot be relied upon as a basis to claim any right(30.08.2022)

The challenge in the present appeal is to a judgment passed by the High Court whereby the order passed by the learned Single Judge was upheld. The wri.....

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Supreme Court Upholds Army's Policy Of Preferential Promotion(15.02.2016)

SC, while backing Army's policy of preferential promotion to those in combat units, has directed Government to create 141 extra posts of Colonel to ac.....

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SC Issues Notice to Centre on Appeal Against Dismissal of Jat POs in Banks(16.02.2016)

SC has issued a notice to Centre to submit a reply on appeal against dismissal of the 40 Jat Probationary Officers (PO) serving in three public sector.....

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SC Seeks Report on Attack on Kanhaiya Kumar in Patiala House District Court Complex(18.02.2016)

SC has sought reports from Delhi Police and Delhi High Court Registrar General on circumstances under which Jawaharlal Nehru University student leader.....

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SC Expresses Pleasure over Pollution Control Authority Report on Delhi’s Pollution(18.02.2016)

Supreme Court, after reading report by pollution control authority, has said, “We are happy that pollution level has come down in Delhi”.

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Delhi HC Irks over Centre and Police on the Issue of Safety(18.02.2016)

Delhi HC, while expressing disappointment on Centre and Police for not taking adequate steps for safety of citizens, has irked and sarcastically said .....

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Bombay HC: Policemen Are 'Soft Targets’(24.02.2016)

Bombay HC, while refusing to entertain a petition filed by a young man alleging assault by police officers, has said that police were “soft target” i.....

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Calcutta HC Irks over West Bengal Police(24.02.2016)

Calcutta HC, while hearing a case relating to alleged abduction of an independent councillor of Kandi Municipality, has expressed displeasure at funct.....

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Introduction of system-driven disclosures in securities market(01.12.2015)

The Securities and Exchange Board of India proposed information disclosure by stock exchanges, depositories and register and share transfer agents thr.....

Tags : Disclosure, stock exchange, depositories, existing system



Bureau of Indian Standards notifies Standard Marks(01.12.2015)

The Bureau of Indian Standards notified standard marks for various product types. The Marks, effective 1 December 2015, cover mostly consumer electron.....

Tags : Standard mark, consumer electronics, appliances, mains power



Report on the Revenue Neutral Rate and Structure of Rates for GST(09.12.2015)

Appointed by the Central Government to assess and recommend rates under the Goods and Services Tax framework for the whole country, the Committee rele.....

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Abolition of Mate receipt(24.11.2016)

1. Ministry of Shipping had constituted a Committee under the Chairmanship of Director General of Shipping to recommend simplification and automation .....

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NGT Raps UPPCB for of Sewage Discharged in Ganga(22.03.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has rapped Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) over quantum of sewage discharged in Ganga from various towns o.....

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NGT Pulls Up Power Distribution Companies in Delhi(25.03.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has pulled up power distribution companies in Delhi for putting high tension cables on trees and warned them of action a.....

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Govt. Fixes Debt to Capital, Free Reserve Ratio for Govt. Companies(25.03.2016)

Ministry of Corporate Affairs has notified the debt to capital and free reserves ratio for government companies that are into housing finance.

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SC Gives 2 Weeks Time to Centre to Suggest Ways to Ban Child Pornography(29.03.2016)

Supreme Court has given two weeks time to Government to suggest ways to ban child pornography in all its forms and took on record the Centre's earlier.....

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NGT Irks over Bombay Transport Department and State Police(29.03.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has irked over Bombay Transport Department and Bombay police's laxity in providing information about vehicles using sire.....

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POTA Court Convicts 10 and Acquits 3 in 2002-2003 Mumbai Triple Blasts Case(29.03.2016)

A special Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) court has pronounced 10 accused guilty in the triple bomb blasts case that shook Mumbai between December .....

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RBI Increases Investment Limit of FPIs(30.03.2016)

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has increased investment limit of Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) in central government bonds to Rs 2 lakh crore, from .....

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Appointment on compassionate grounds cannot be extended to the heirs of the employees on their superannuation or retirement(05.09.2022)

The Ahmednagar Mahanagar Palika has preferred the present appeals against impugned judgment of the High Court confirming the judgment and award passed.....

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NGT Raps Police for Non-Compliance of Notification on Sound Pollution from Vehicle Horns(10.03.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has rapped Director General of Police and Motor Transport Department of Police for their failure to show compliance deta.....

Tags : National Green Tribunal, Sound Pollution



Delhi HC Gives Direction to Manage Traffic(11.03.2016)

Delhi High Court has given directions and suggestions like on the spot challaning and using of helicopters, with regard to managing chaotic traffic co.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Traffic, air pollution



SC Denies to Take Plea Seeking Inquiry Against Mumbai Police(14.03.2016)

Supreme Court has refused to entertain a plea seeking inquiry against Mumbai Police based on statements made by Ex-Union Home Secretary RK Singh alleg.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Mumbai Police



SC Asks V-C to Respond to Notice in 3 Weeks(15.03.2016)

Supreme Court has given Pondicherry University Vice-Chancellor Chandra Krishnamurthy three weeks to respond to a show-cause notice, which indicted her.....

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Madras HC: Dismissed Policemen Can’t Posses Quarters(15.03.2016)

Madras HC has held that policemen dismissed from service following disciplinary proceedings initiated against them have no right to squat on residenti.....

Tags : Madras HC , Policemen



Delhi HC Orders Municipal Corporations to Pay Workers Feb Salary by March 21(17.03.2016)

Delhi HC has directed Delhi’s Municipal Corporations to ensure that all their employees are paid their last month’s salary by March 21.

Tags : Delhi HC, Delhi’s Municipal Corporations



Bombay HC Seeks State’s Reply on School Bags Policy Implementation(17.03.2016)

Bombay HC has asked State Government to inform the court whether the policy to reduce the weight of school bags has been implemented.

Tags : Bombay HC, School Bags Policy



Rebate of State Levies on Export of Garments- revised rates regarding(09.11.2016)

Attention is drawn to Ministry's Circular Nos.43/2016-Customs dated 31.08.2016 and 47/2016-Customs dated 20.10.2016 regarding implementation of the Sc.....

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Central Government hereby imposes on the subject goods an anti-dumping duty at the rate equal to the amount as specified(09.11.2016)

Whereas, the designated authority vide notification No. 15/18/2015-DGAD, dated the 1st October, 2015, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary.....

Tags : Goods, Duty, Imposition



Joint Venture for Setting up of Nuclear Power Stations(17.11.2016)

Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) has incorporated Joint Venture (JV) companies - Anushakti Vidhyut Nigam Limited and NPCIL - Indian .....

Tags : Joint venture, Power stations, Setting up



NGT Raps States over Not Submitting Details of Air Pollution(31.05.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered Chief Secretaries of eight States that failed to submit details of air pollution in their cities to do so on.....

Tags : National Green Tribunal , Air Pollution



SEBI Notifies Winding Down Policy for Depositories(31.05.2016)

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has notified new framework for orderly winding down of depositories in the events like a depository goin.....

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Delhi HC to Police: Like Pizza Boy, Police Should Reach the Crime Scene Fast(02.06.2016)

Delhi HC while hearing a PIL initiated by it after the December 16, 2012 gangrape case has said that “Like a pizza boy delivering the stuff faster tha.....

Tags : Delhi HC, response time



SC in Disproportionate Assets Case: Acquiring Assets not Crime Unless Source Illegal(02.06.2016)

Supreme Court while hearing DA case has observed that acquiring assets "per se" is not a crime unless the sources are found to be illegal.

Tags : Supreme Court, Disproportionate Assets Case



Madras High Court Dismisses PIL Against VC of Pondicherry University(06.06.2016)

Madras High Court has dismissed a petition filed by a dean (incharge) of Pondicherry University challenging the appointment of Anisa B Khan as the vic.....

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ITAT Clarifies on Rent Deposits(07.06.2016)

Mumbai Bench of Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has observed that the notional interest on security deposit paid by an employer to the landlord c.....

Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, ITAT, security deposit



Monetary Policy: RBI Keeps Key Policy Rates Unchanged(07.06.2016)

RBI has kept key interest rate (repo rate) unchanged at five-year low of 6.50% in its bi-monthly policy review. Consequently, the reverse repo rate wi.....

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Punjab and Haryana HC Grants Relief to Temporary Govt. Lecturers(13.06.2016)

Punjab and Haryana HC has held that temporary lecturers are entitled for minimum pay and perks as per the guidelines of the University Grant Commissio.....

Tags : Punjab and Haryana HC , University Grant Commission , temporary lecturers



Madras HC Says, Officers Must Adhere to Principles of Natural Justice before Impounding Passports(17.06.2016)

Madras HC has held that Regional Passport Officers must adhere to principles of natural justice before impounding passports though the Passport Act, 1.....

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Madras HC : Police Cannot Interfere in Landlord-Tenant Disputes(20.06.2016)

Madras HC has said that police cannot conduct “parallel courts” to resolve disputes between landlords and their tenants when specific statutes had bee.....

Tags : Madras HC, Police , Landlord-Tenant Disputes



Delhi Court Acquits 9 in Trafficking Case Due to Lack of Evidence(22.06.2016)

Delhi court, while acquitting nine people in a case of human trafficking citing lack of evidence, has said that Delhi Police failed to prove that a wo.....

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Delhi HC Dismisses Bail Plea in Ponty Chadha Shootout Case(24.06.2016)

Delhi HC has denied to grant bail to accused facing murder trial in a 2012 shootout here that claimed the lives of liquor baron Gurdeep Singh Chadha a.....

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Gujarat HC Convicts 7 for Murder in 2002 Post-Godhra Riots Case(29.06.2016)

Gujarat HC, while reversing a trial court judgement, has convicted seven persons for murder in a 2002 post-Godhra riots case in Viramgam town in the d.....

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Terms of the Invitation to Tender, being in the realm of contract, are not open to judicial scrutiny(30.09.2022)

The Airport Authority of India ( ‘AAI’) has preferred Civil Appeal against the judgment and order passed by the High Court, by which the High Court ha.....

Tags : Categorisation, Airports, Tender



Compassionate ground is a concession and not a right(30.09.2022)

The original Appellants have preferred the present appeal dissatisfied with the impugned judgment passed by the High Court by which the High Court has.....

Tags : Appointment, Direction, Legality



Revision in Position Limits for Agricultural Commodities(29.01.2016)

The Securities and Exchange Board of India has issued directions regar.....

Tags : Sebi, position limits, agriculture, commodity



SOPs to not scare away the Good Samaritan(21.01.2016)

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has notified Standard Operating Procedures for the examination of Good Samaritans by the police. The instr.....

Tags : Good Samaritan, road accident, police, stigmatise



Companies (Incorporation) Amendment Rules, 2016(22.01.2016)

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has notified Companies (Incorporation) Am.....

Tags : Company, incorporation, reservation of name



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



New Licensing Policy for Tobacco(07.12.2016)

Proposal for bringing manufacture of "Other Tobacco Products" such as Khaini, Tobacco blended Pan Masala, Hookah or Gooduku tobacco, Zarda, Bidis and .....

Tags : Tobacco, Policy, License



Direction by Government to install an additional one million new PoS terminals by 31st March 2017 in order to facilitate the move towards cashless transactions(06.12.2016)

As part of the plan to expand the digital payments eco-system and facilitate the move towards cashless transactions, the Government has decided that a.....

Tags : PoS terminals, Installtion, Direction



A relief of permanent injunction cannot be sought on the basis of an unregistered document(23.09.2022)

The Respondent – original Plaintiff instituted Original Suit before the learned trial Court for permanent injunction only. The said suit was filed on .....

Tags : Injunction, Possession, Validity



Any amount deposited during investigation has to be treated as pre-deposit and the same is neither hit by limitation nor by unjust enrichment(27.09.2022)

The issue involved in present appeal is whether the Court below have erred in reducing the amount of refund, which was in the nature of pre- deposit, .....

Tags : Pre-deposit, Refund, Interest



Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Committee headed by Shri N.K. Singh presents its Report to the Union Finance Minister Shri Arun Jaitley(23.01.2017)

The Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Committee headed by Shri N.K. Singh, former Revenue and Expenditure Secretary and former Member.....

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SC Denies to Stay Payment to Reliance Power's SPL(30.06.2016)

SC has denied to stay order of Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) that directed a group of state electricity distribution companies to pay aro.....

Tags : SC , Reliance Power's Sasan Power Ltd



Delhi HC: No Provisional Admission in GTB Tech Institute(03.08.2016)

Delhi HC has dismissed pleas of Guru Tegh Bahadur (GTB) Institute of Technology and the Polytechnic Institute, Delhi, for letting them admit students .....

Tags : Delhi HC , Guru Tegh Bahadur Institute of Technology , Polytechnic Institute, Delhi, Provisional Admission



Gujarat HC Sentences 11 to Life Imprisonment in 2002 Post-Godhra Riot Case(05.08.2016)

Gujarat HC has sentenced eleven persons to life imprisonment for murder of two persons during a 2002 post-Godhra riot at Meda Adraj village in Mehsana.....

Tags : Gujarat HC, post-Godhra riot



Gujarat HC Grants Bail to HIV Positive Murder Accused(08.08.2016)

Gujarat HC has granted bail to a murder accused who is HIV positive and is at an advanced stage of the disease.

Tags : Gujarat HC , HIV Positive Murder Accused



Bombay HC Restrains Restaurant from Using Name “Sassy Spoon”(08.08.2016)

Bombay HC has restrained an Aurangabad restaurant from using name and trademark ‘Sassy Spoon’ observing that the words ‘sassy’ and ‘spoon’ weren’t nor.....

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SC Upholds Order on Maharashtra Illegal Land Grant(08.08.2016)

SC has upheld Bombay High Court order cancelling allotment of over 100 industrial plots by the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) i.....

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Bombay HC: Demolish Floors to Reduce Height of Building near Airport(11.08.2016)

Bombay HC has ordered partial demolition of a private residential building near the international airport’s runway and pulled up both Airports Authori.....

Tags : Bombay HC , international airport



HP High Court Seeks Status Report on Baddi Pollution(14.07.2016)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has directed State Govt. to file status report by August 3 regarding raising industrial pollution in State's biggest indus.....

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NGT Directs Aviation Ministry to Provide Information on Flights at IGI Airport(18.07.2016)

National Green Tribunal has directed the Civil Aviation Ministry and aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation to provide data on domes.....

Tags : NGT, IGI Airport, Aviation Ministry



Tripura HC Slams State over Noise Pollution(19.07.2016)

Tripura High Court has directed State Government and Pollution Control Board to implement the law regulating noise pollution or face action for contem.....

Tags : Tripura High Court , State Government , Pollution Control Board



Bombay HC Grants Relief to 400 Kalyan Families Facing Eviction(20.07.2016)

Bombay HC has stayed an order issued by Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) Commissioner for cancellation of development permission granted w.....

Tags : Bombay HC , Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation



NGT Asks Authorities to Ensure No Burning of Waste in Open(21.07.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed DDA, NDMC, Municipal Corporations, Delhi Cantonment Board to ensure that there is no burning of waste in th.....

Tags : National Green Tribunal (NGT), Construction Sites , DDA, NDMC, Municipal Corporations , Delhi Cantonment Board



Gujarat HC Reverses Trial Court Verdict of Acquittal in a Post-Godhra Riots Case(22.07.2016)

Gujarat HC has reversed a trial court verdict of acquittal in a post-Godhra riots case and held ten of the 27 accused guilty of murder of two people a.....

Tags : Gujarat HC ,Post-Godhra Riots Case



Political Parties cannot receive donation above Rs. 2,000 in cash from one person(01.02.2017)

The Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Shri Arun Jaitely while presenting the General Budget 2017-18 in Parliament today said that the .....

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Delhi HC Orders Rs 3 Lakh Compensation to Boy Sexually Assaulted in School(25.07.2016)

Delhi HC has awarded Rs 3 lakh as compensation to a minor boy who was sexually assaulted in school by 3 senior students in 2013, observing that provis.....

Tags : Delhi HC, Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act



CIC Slams JKP on Refusal to Give Info About SOPs(18.08.2015)

Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) GR Sufi has directed Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) to reveal information, slamming forces over refusal to disclo.....

Tags : Chief Information Commissioner,Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP)



NGT Summons DTC Chief on Their Plea to Introduce More Buses on Delhi Roads(19.08.2015)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has summoned Managing Director of Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) to appear before it and explain why Delhi Government.....

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National Green Tribunal Orders Municipal Corporations to Regulate Parking in Delhi(19.08.2015)

National Green Tribunal has ordered all Municipal Corporations in Delhi to ensure regulated parking on designated roads in their areas in order to min.....

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Delhi High Court Slams Delhi Administration on Abolition of Court Under POCSO(19.08.2015)

Delhi High Court has slammed Delhi Administration on abolition of a special court set up under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.....

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SC to CBI: File Vyapam Forensic Report in 6 Weeks(30.08.2016)

SC has directed Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to file a forensic report regarding electronic evidences being examined by Central Forensic Scie.....

Tags : SC , Central Bureau of Investigation , Vyapam Forensic Report



Prudential Limits in Sector Exposure for Housing Finance Companies (HFCs)(22.02.2017)

Presently, the guidelines for sectoral exposure in debt oriented mutual fund schemes put a limit of 25% at the sector level and an additional exposure.....

Tags : Limit, Housing Finance, Sectoral exposure



Cabinet HELPs enhance oil and gas production in India(10.03.2016)

The Union Cabinet approved the new Hydrocarbon Exploration and Licensing Policy that aims to boost exploration and production by oil companies in Indi.....

Tags : Oil and gas, exploration, licensing, policy



Appointment and transfer of judges in High Court(10.03.2016)

The President of India confirmed appointment of 11 Additional Judges of the High Court of Judicature at Hyderabad to be Judges at the same. Also, at t.....

Tags : Judges, appointment, high court



Operation Clean Money by IT Dept gets overwhelming response(13.02.2017)

The Income Tax Department (ITD) had initiated 'Operation Clean Money' on 31st January, 2017 for the e-verification of large cash deposits made during .....

Tags : Overwhelming response, Clean Money, Clean money



NGT Seeks Informaton on MoEF's Stop-Work Order on Polavaram Project(31.08.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has sought response of Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) on status of implementation of the Polavaram project s.....

Tags : National Green Tribunal, MoEF, Polavaram project



Delhi HC to Centre: Consider Salary Hike for Delhi Police Personnel(01.09.2016)

Delhi HC has directed Centre to consider enhancing the salaries of Delhi Police personnel to bring them on par with Chandigarh Police.

Tags : Delhi HC , Centre, Delhi Police



NGT to UP Government: Provide Potable Water in 6 Districts(06.08.2015)

National Green Tribunal has directed the Uttar Pradesh Government to provide potable water to villages of six districts namely Baghpat, Meerut, Sahara.....

Tags : National Green Tribunal, UP Government, Potable water



Gujarat High Court Dismisses Public Interest Litigation (PIL) Demanding Tabling of MB Shah Report(07.08.2015)

Gujarat High Court has dismissed PIL filed by the then Gujarat chief minister Suresh Mehta and others pleading that report prepared by Justice M B S.....

Tags : Gujarat High Court, PIL, MB Shah Report



Bombay High Court Extends Ministry of Corporate Affairs’ Time Limit Till October 31(10.08.2015)

Bombay High Court has extended time limit to pass a final order by Ministry of Corporate Affairs on proposed merger on National Spot Exchange with par.....

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Delhi HC: Authorities Can't Insist on Father's Name in Passport(23.08.2016)

Delhi HC has said that passport authorities cannot insist upon mentioning name of an applicant's father in the travel document.

Tags : Delhi HC, Passport authorities



SC Put Stay on Gujarat High Court Order Quashing 10% Quota for Poor(23.08.2016)

SC has put stay on Gujarat High Court order of early August that quashed a 10 per cent quota for the economically backward in government educational i.....

Tags : SC , Gujarat High Court , Quota for Poor



Import policy of Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS)/Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAVs)/Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPAs)/drones(27.07.2016)

In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 of FT (D&R) Act, 1992, read with paragraph 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020, as amend.....

Tags : Policy Condition, Imports, Introduction



CAG of India signs 11 UN Audit reports(28.07.2016)

Comptroller & Auditor General of India, is currently in New York to attend the 70thRegular Session of the United Nations' Board of Auditors, held at t.....

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First Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2017-18 Resolution of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) Reserve Bank of India(06.04.2017)

On the basis of an assessment of the current and evolving macroeconomic situation at its meeting today, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to.....

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Liquidity Adjustment Facility - Repo and Reverse Repo Rates(06.04.2017)

As announced in the First Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2017-18 Resolution of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), it has been decided to keep.....

Tags : Repo-rate, Decision, Unchanged



NGT Orders Alaknanda Hydro Power to Pay Rs 9.26 Cr(23.08.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has held Alaknanda Hydro Power Co. Ltd. - GVK liable for payment of compensation for lack of proper care in storing muck.....

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Kerala HC Asks Kochi Corporation to Consider Shopowners' Objection(24.08.2016)

Kerala HC has directed Kochi Corporation to consider the objections filed by the owners of 166 commercial establishments in Panampilly Nagar.

Tags : Kerala HC , Kochi Corporation



Karnataka HC Issue Notices to Sania Mirza and Sports Ministry Over H N Girisha's Plea(27.08.2015)

Karnataka HC has put stay on decision of Sports Ministry to give Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna to Sania Mirza. It has also sought reply from them and Sania .....

Tags : Karnataka HC,Sports Ministry



Bombay High Court Appreciates BMC for Setting Grievance Redressal Mechanism for Mumbaikars(27.08.2015)

Bombay High Court has appreciated efforts taken by Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to set up Grievance Redressal Mechanism to enable Mumbaika.....

Tags : Bombay High Court,Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation



NGT Orders Delhi Police to Devise Alternative Routes on Delhi Roads(27.08.2015)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered Delhi Police to devise fresh alternative routes for commercial vehicles passing through Delhi so that traffi.....

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NGT Imposes Fine on AMC for Polluting Yamuna(28.08.2015)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed fine of Rs 1 lakh on Agra Municipal Corporation (AMC) for dumping of waste on floodplains of river Yamuna in.....

Tags : National Green Tribunal ,Agra Municipal Corporation



Gujarat High Court Raps Gujarat Police for Custodial Death of Shwetang Patel(28.08.2015)

Gujarat High Court has rapped police for custodial death of Shwetang Patel who died due to severe beating by police in custody when violence broke out.....

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Export Data Processing and Monitoring System expanded(26.05.2016)

The Export Data Processing and Monitoring System has been expanded with modules that will now include information on handling of shipping bills for ca.....

Tags : edpms, exporters, caution, monitoring, banks



SEBI guidelines on utilisation of Investor Protection Fund(07.06.2016)

SEBI issued guidelines on utilisation and investment aspects of the Investor Protection Fund.

It notified use of the Fund for investor educ.....

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RBI proposes fresh Regulations under Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 for Cross Border Mergers: Invites comments from stakeholders(26.04.2017)

The Reserve Bank today has placed on its website the draft guidelines proposed to be issued on cross border merger transactions pursuant to the Rules .....

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Compassionate appointment being a concession and not a right cannot be used as a mode of recruitment in public sector organisations(19.10.2022)

The Petitioner, who is the son of late Shri Mata Pher, who was working as a gardener with the Respondent no.2 and, while in service, expired on 23rd M.....

Tags : Post, Appointment, Eligibility



Annual Report of TRAI for the year 2015-16(24.04.2017)

The Annual Report of Telecom Regulatory Authority of India for the year 2015-16 detailing activities of the Authority, certified accounts and the audi.....

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Central Government hereby directs that the whole of the duty of excise payable under Section 3 of Central Excise Act, 1944 on Heena Powder and Paste shall not be required to be paid(24.04.2017)

Whereas the Central Government is satisfied that according to a practice that was generally prevalent regarding levy of duty of excise (including non-.....

Tags : Duty, Non-Levy, Heena Powder



Bombay HC: BMC under Statutory Obligation to Maintain and Repair All Roads(14.09.2016)

Bombay HC, while taking plea alleging that Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) had been neglecting Bharat Nagar Road, has held that BMC is under .....

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Madras High Court Seeks Status Report on Investigation in Child Rape Case(09.09.2015)

Madras High Court has ordered Theni Police to submit status report on investigation conducted by them on complaint of a 13-year-old girl, who got enro.....

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NGT Slams Delhi Police on Failure to Submit Complete Details on Route Plan(09.09.2015)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has slammed Delhi Police for not providing complete details on alternate routes for commercial vehicles passing through .....

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Bombay HC Asks "Is it a Feasible Decision to Impose Ban on Meat for 4 Days in a City Like Mumbai"(11.09.2015)

Bombay HC while hearing petition filed by Bombay Mutton Dealers' Association challenging four-day meat ban during Jain festival (Paryushan), has quest.....

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NGT Seeks Report on Effects of Expansion of Mandideep Industrial Area(11.09.2015)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board (MPPCB) and MP Audyogik Kendra Vikas Nigam (MPAKVN), to submit repor.....

Tags : National Green Tribunal ,Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board (MPPCB) , MP Audyogik Kendra Vikas Nigam (MPAKVN)



SC Questions Centre, AMU About Norms Flouted in Appointment of Vice Chancellor(20.09.2016)

SC while questioning the mode and method in which the Vice Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has been appointed, asked that how University.....

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Dispute arising under the lease being governed under Transfer of Property Act are arbitrable(18.12.2020)

The Petitioner has instituted present petition under Section 11(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 seeking appointment of a Sole Arbitra.....

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It is not permissible to rewrite the contract while interpreting the terms of the Insurance Policy(29.10.2021)

In facts of present case, Pradeep Kumar, the husband of the Respondent (original complainant) had taken/purchased a life insurance policy under the Je.....

Tags : Terms, Insurance policy, Revival



A conviction can be based on the basis of the deposition of the sole eye witness(14.10.2022)

The State has preferred the present appeals dissatisfied with the impugned judgment and order passed by the High Court by which the High Court has all.....

Tags : Acquittal, Deposition, Legality



CCI (Competition Assessment of Economic Legislations and Policies) Guidelines 2016(27.06.2016)

The Competition Commission of India released

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Calcutta HC Refuses to Stay Appointment of Primary School Teachers(21.10.2016)

Calcutta High Court has refused to stay appointment of primary school teachers in West Bengal, the process for which has already started for thousands.....

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Madras HC Directs ADGP to Consider Transferring Policeman on Heath Grounds(21.10.2016)

Madras High Court has directed Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) to consider a plea made by a policeman suffering from Guillain Barre Syndr.....

Tags : Madras High Court, Additional Director General of Police, Guillain Barre Syndrome



SC Upholds Punjab & Haryana HC Order on Liquor Licensing Policy(28.09.2016)

SC has upheld Punjab and Haryana HC’s order quashing a key element of Punjab Government’s liquor licensing policy allowing each liquor manufacturing c.....

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Himachal Pradesh HC Seeks Response from Municipal Corporation for Poor Water Supply(29.09.2016)

Himachal Pradesh HC while expressing its displeasure over the irregular water supply in Shimla, has sought explanation from the Municipal Corporation .....

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Bombay HC Rules: “Condoms Found in Youth’s Pocket Not Decisive Evidence in Gang Rape”(04.10.2016)

Bombay HC, while releasing on bail of a 25-year-old Pune IT professional arrested for his alleged involvement in a colleague's gang rape, has ruled th.....

Tags : Bombay HC, gang rape, condoms found in a youth's pocket



Gujarat HC Notices Passport Office & Surat Police Commissioner Over Denial of Passport to Ex-Minister(04.10.2016)

Gujarat HC has issued notice to Regional Passport Office and Surat Police Commissioner after Ex-minister, Mohammad Surti, who was acquitted in the 199.....

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Compassionate appointment is not a Rule and cannot be sought as a matter of right(17.11.2022)

In facts of present matter, Applicant was minor at the time of death of his mother. Respondents have paid the retiral dues and also granted family pen.....

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Service tax on freight forwarders on transportation of goods from India(12.08.2016)

Board has received representations regarding service tax on freight forwarders on transportation of goods from India. In terms of rule 10 of Place of .....

Tags : Freight forwarders, Goods, Transportation, Levy



Cabinet approves proposal to introduce the Financial Resolution and Deposit Insurance Bill 2017(14.06.2017)

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the proposal to introduce a Financial Resolution and Deposit Insurance.....

Tags : Approval, Bill, Financial Resolution, Deposit Insurance



Changes in IEC with the introduction of GST(12.06.2017)

The Foreign Trade (Development &Regulation) Act, 1992 provides that no person shall make any import or export except under an Importer Exporter Code (.....

Tags : Importer Exporter Code, Change, GST



Government constitutes a committee to prepare the final draft of National Education Policy(26.06.2017)

The committee for preparation of final draft of National Education Policy has been constituted under the Chairmanship of eminent Scientist Padma Vibhu.....

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When affairs of Company are being conducted in manner prejudicial to public interest, Tribunal is empowered to replace the existing Management(13.03.2020)

The Union of India moved a Petition under Sections 401/397/398 read with Section 408 of the Companies Act, 1956 (now Section 241(2) read with Section .....

Tags : Report, Public interest, Management, Replacement



Any transaction done with respect to the assets of the Corporate Debtor/Corporate Applicant after imposition of moratorium is invalid(26.03.2021)

The present Appeal is filed against the Order passed by the National Company Law Tribunal, Hyderabad (Adjudicating Authority), whereby the Adjudicatin.....

Tags : Imposition, Moratorium, Transaction



When customs authorities wanted to classify the goods differently, the burden of proof to showcase the same is on them(17.01.2023)

The Appellants imported certain units of the Concerned Goods and classified them under 'Tariff Item 8471 50 00' as per the prevalent self-assessment p.....

Tags : Import, Goods, Classification



Extension of Powers of Commissioner of Income-tax, Centralized Processing Centre, Bengaluru, headquartered at Bengaluru, Karnataka(30.08.2016)

In continuation to Circular No. 19 of 2016 dated 25th May, 2016, Commissioner of Income-tax, Centralized Processing Centre, Bengaluru, headquartered a.....

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Issues related to furnishing of Bond/ Letter of Undertaking for Exports(04.07.2017)

1. Various communications have been received from the field formations and exporters on the issue of difficulties being faced while supplying the good.....

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Rolling out of GST presents great opportunities : Kalraj Mishra(13.07.2017)

Ministry of MSME along with FICCI organized National Workshop on GST and Digital MSME here today. Speaking on the occasion Shri Kalraj Mishra, Union M.....

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National Green Tribunal Imposes Fine on Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board(04.10.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT), while noting the “indifferent conduct” of Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board Officers, has slapped a fine of Rs 20,0.....

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CIC Rules: “Disclosing Assets of Official’s Spouse Not Permissible under RTI”(04.10.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has ruled that demanding asset details of spouse and dependents of government officials under Right to Informatio.....

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NGT Orders MPCB to Take Strict Action Against Violators in Pimpri-Chinchwad and Talegaon Belt(05.10.2015)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) to take strict action those who go beyond directions or forfeitu.....

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SEBI Nods for Infibeam to Raise Rs 450 Crore via IPO(06.10.2015)

Infibeam Incorporation has become first ecommerce company in India to be listed with Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) giving its permissi.....

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Calcutta High Court Irks over Holding of Political Rallies on Weekdays(07.10.2015)

Calcutta High Court has irked over holding of rallies in central district of metropolis on weekdays blocking traffic and directed all political partie.....

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MP High Court Seeks District Administration’s Reply over Dussehra Function at Sports Complex(14.10.2016)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has sought reply within two weeks from Rewa District Administration, after the latter allowed a Dussehra function to be held.....

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Procedure prescribed in the Agreement before invocation of the Arbitration Agreement necessarily needs to be followed(18.01.2023)

Present petition has been filed under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 seeking appointment of an Arbitrator for adjudicating t.....

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Madhya Pradesh HC Puts on Hold All Proceedings against IAS Officer in ICD Scam(18.10.2016)

Madhya Pradesh HC has stayed entire proceedings against IAS Officer Sudhi Ranjan Mohanthy in multi-crore Inter-Corporate Deposit (ICD) scam.

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NGT Notices Centre, CONCOR over Shifting of Tughlakabad Depot(18.10.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued notices to Centre, Delhi government, Container Corporation of India’s (CONCOR) and Railway Board over plea se.....

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Bombay HC: Desilt & Beautify Powai Lake(19.10.2016)

Bombay High Court has directed State Government and BMC to take steps to desilt and beautify Powai Lake.

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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Plea of Eyewitnesses Seeking Protection in Hashimpura Massacre(21.10.2015)

Delhi High Court has served notice to UP Police and the 16 UP PAC personnel accused of involvement in the 1987 Hashimpura massacre on a plea filed by .....

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Bombay HC Irks over Violations of Transport Rules and Malpractices in Transportation of School Kids(26.10.2015)

Bombay HC while taking serious note of violations of transport rules and malpractices in transportation of school children, has issued detailed direct.....

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Punjab and Haryana HC Slams Police over Failure to Manage Traffic(26.10.2015)

Punjab and Haryana High Court while taking note of Ludhiana’s failure to steer clear of traffic snarls and violations, has directed Ludhiana Additiona.....

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Bombay HC Grants Bail in Sakinaka Police Station Rape Case(27.10.2015)

Bombay High Court has granted bail to one of the accused in Sakinaka police station rape case, in which a model was allegedly kidnapped and raped, Rs .....

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Colgate-Palmolive Successfully Books Indian Patent for a Powered Toothbrush(27.10.2015)

Colgate-Palmolive Company has received Indian patent for an invention titled Powered Toothbrush, as it has satisfactorily met with various objections .....

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Bombay HC: Astronomical Returns Promised By Scamsters Are “Unrealistic”(26.10.2016)

Bombay High Court, while warning gullible investors against parking their money into Ponzi schemes, has observed that astronomical returns promised by.....

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Delhi HC Stays Look Out Notice against Meat Exporter Moin Qureshi(26.10.2016)

Delhi High Court while staying Look Out Circular issued against Meat Exporter Moin Qureshi, has asked him to appear before Enforcement Directorate for.....

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Karnataka HC Grants Relief to Ex-Minister over Disproportionate Assets Case(07.10.2016)

Karnataka HC, while granting relief to Ex-Minister V Somanna, has stayed further proceedings in respect of a complaint pertaining to amassing dispropo.....

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Porsche Crash Case: Madras High Court Grants Bail to Racer Vikash Anand(07.10.2016)

Madras High Court has granted interim bail to racing champion Vikash Anand, who was arrested for causing a car accident in which an auto driver was ki.....

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Delhi HC: Spoilt Honeymoon Ground for Divorce(10.10.2016)

Delhi High Court has said that a spoilt honeymoon and subjecting the husband and his family to "worst kind of mental cruelty" by levelling false accus.....

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Gujarat HC to RBI: Who Regulated Spot Exchanges(12.10.2016)

Gujarat HC has sought explanation from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on granting a settlement and clearing licence to National Spot Exchange.

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SC Dismisses Civic Body's Appeal against Bombay High Court Verdict(12.10.2016)

SC has dismissed an appeal filed by Aurangabad Municipal Corporation against Bombay HC's judgment on October 16 last year, in which it quashed a crimi.....

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Madras HC Reduces Accident Compensation by Rs 6 Lakh(13.10.2016)

Madras HC has partly allowed an appeal of Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC), which contended that it was not liable to pay compensation t.....

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Delhi HC Slams Jet Airways for Engaging in Extended Litigation(13.10.2016)

Delhi HC, while holding that a carrier cannot be given benefit of limited liability when it is guilty of willful misconduct like loss of goods, has to.....

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Bombay HC Sets Aside MHA’s Order Declaring Goa MLA as Portuguese Citizen(21.10.2016)

Bombay High Court has set aside order by Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) declaring Goa MLA Caetano Silva a Portuguese citizen which had cast a shadow o.....

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NGT Asks Delhi Government to Start Point-To-Point Buses to Lower Pollution(21.10.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Delhi government to reduce traffic congestion on city roads and introduce destination buses to improve air .....

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CCI Clears Konecranes-Terex Corporation deal(21.10.2016)

Finland-based Konecranes has received Competition Commission of India’s (CCI) approval to acquire 'material handling and port solutions business' of i.....

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SC Restores Disproportionate Assets Case against IAS Officer(24.10.2016)

Supreme Court has restored a disproportionate assets case against a UP-cadre IAS officer, K Dhanalakshmi, while setting aside an order of Delhi High .....

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Suo motu power of revision could be exercised by the Revisional Authority, when an order made in proceeding is prejudicial to the interests of the State(01.02.2023)

Present appeal, by special leave registers a challenge to an order passed by the High Court dismissing Civil Writ Petition presented by the Appellant .....

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Allahabad HC Dismisses Kejriwal’s Plea Seeking Exemption in Poll Code Violation Case(25.10.2016)

Allahabad High Court has dismissed a petition of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and Party Leader Kumar Vishwas, seeking exemption from personal appearance .....

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Punjab & Haryana HC Dismisses State’s Appeal against Bail Granted to Ex-Political Adviser(25.10.2016)

Punjab & Haryana High Court has dismissed Haryana Government’s appeal against a bail granted to Virender Kumar, Ex-Political Adviser to Ex-CM Bhupinde.....

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NGT Notices Health Directorate, BMC, SPCB for Washing Hospital Linen in Lakes(26.10.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has served notices on Officials of Health Directorate, Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) and State Pollution Control Bo.....

Tags : National Green Tribunal, Bhopal Municipal Corporation, Shahpura Lake



Bombay HC Issues Contempt Notice to Two ACPs for Failure to Curb Noise Pollution(27.10.2016)

Bombay High Court has issued contempt notices to two Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACP) for failing to take action against noise pollution during.....

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Supreme Court Upholds ‘Equal Pay for Equal Work’ Principle for Temporary Employees(27.10.2016)

Supreme Court has held that temporary employees who have been hired by Government Departments and Agencies across country on contractual basis, are en.....

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SC Dismisses NSEL Plea Challenging Applicability of Maharashtra’s Depositors Protection Law(27.10.2016)

Supreme Court has dismissed a case filed by National Spot Exchange Ltd (NSEL), challenging applicability of Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depo.....

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Audit report can be filed even at the appellate stage(02.03.2023)

The assessee is a trust, which had filed its return of income for the relevant assessment year year. However, when the return of income was filed, the.....

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Madras HC Slams Chennai Development Authority over Issues Relating Regularization of Buildings(02.11.2016)

Madras High Court has issued contempt notice to Member Secretary, Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority, asking why action should not be taken ag.....

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SC Notices RBI over Contempt Petition on Derivative Scam Issue(02.11.2016)

Supreme Court has ordered issuance of notice to Reserve Bank of India officials after hearing contempt petition moved by Tirupur Exporters Association.....

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SC Slams Union Government Over Delay in Appointing HC Judges(02.11.2016)

Supreme Court tore into Government for “scuttling” the working of judiciary by sitting over appointments of High Court Judges, triggering a fresh roun.....

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Allahabad HC to UP Transport Department: Do We Have Any Rules to Check Speed of Pizza Delivery Boys(09.11.2015)

Allahabad HC has asked UP Transport Department if it has framed guidelines to check menacing speed at which pizza delivery boys ride their motorbike.....

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NGT Notices EDMC over Restaurant Causing Pollution(07.11.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued notice to East Delhi Municipal Corporation (EDMC) on a plea seeking closure of a Restaurant in East Delhi for.....

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NGT Raps Centre, AAP Government & Neighbouring States over Failure to Tackle Mounting Air Pollution(07.11.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) came down heavily on Central Government, Delhi and Neighbouring states for doing little to tackle mounting air pollution.....

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Delhi HC Directs Hotel Leela to Pay Rs. 258 Crore to AAI(07.11.2016)

Delhi High Court has directed Hotel Leela Venture Ltd to pay Rs.258 crore to Airport Authority of India (AAI) regarding land leased by Airport Operato.....

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Insurance contract must be read as a whole and every attempt should be made to harmonise the terms thereof(08.02.2023)

The non-application of the general strict liability principle, in case of an insurance policy, is sought to be questioned, where an expanded meaning h.....

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Karnataka HC Directs State Government to Fill Vacancies in Police Department(08.11.2016)

Karnataka High Court has issued directions to State Government to make an ‘Action Plan for Structured Annual Recruitment’ and to strengthen recruitmen.....

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Hyderabad HC Notices GHMC & Others over Developing Green Parks in Hyderabad(09.11.2016)

Hyderabad High Court has sought from Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) and other Urban Development Authorities their action plan for deve.....

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Delhi HC Rejects Plea on Simultaneous Lok Sabha- Assembly Polls, But Calls it ‘Good Idea’(09.11.2016)

Delhi High Court has dismissed a PIL seeking directions to Election Commission of India to conduct simultaneous Lok Sabha and State Assembly Polls in .....

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Delhi HC: Delhi Air Pollution Situation is Of An ‘Emergency Nature’(22.12.2015)

Delhi HC has rapped Delhi and Central Governments for failing to comply with its orders seeking information and action plans to tackle air pollution i.....

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Patna HC Seeks ‘Detailed Report’ from Govt.(22.12.2015)

Patna HC has irked over State Government's reply on "excessive noise pollution" in major towns of Bihar and sought a detailed report from it.

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Madras HC Directs EC to File Affidavit on Assembly Polls Expenses(15.11.2016)

Madras High Court has directed Election Commission (EC) to file an affidavit of expenses incurred for conduct of Assembly Elections to Aravakurichi an.....

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NGT Directs CMC to Pay Tipping Fee of Rs 500 per Tonne to Jaypee Group for Garbage Processing(16.11.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Chandigarh Municipal Corporation (CMC) to pay tipping fee of Rs 500 per tonne daily to Jaypee Group, which.....

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Though the general power of attorney holder cannot delegate his powers to another person but the same can be delegated, when there is a specific clause permitting sub-delegation(20.02.2023)

The Appellant-company, awarded a contract to the Respondent – Mahendra Jain for shifting of 33 K.V. electrical overhead line at its plant at Dewas. In.....

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Madras HC Rejects Plea to Postpone Assembly Polls Due to Demonetization(16.11.2016)

Madras High Court has refused to accept argument that demonetization of 500 and 1,000 currency notes will impact elections in Aravakurichi and Thanjav.....

Tags : Madras High Court , 500, 1,000, demonetization, Assembly Polls



Madras HC Directs TACTV to Select Control Room Operators Through Transparent Process(16.11.2016)

Madras High Court has give time till November 21 for Tamil Nadu Cable TV Corporation (TACTV) to come out with a concrete proposal for selecting Distri.....

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Supreme Court Irks Over FCI(11.01.2016)

Supreme Court has irked over Food Corporation of India (FCI), where 370 departmental labourers were paid Rs 4.5 lakh a month, a salary that was much m.....

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NGT Issues Notice to MP Govt. over Rising Pollution in Bhopal(12.01.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has served notices to Madhya Pradesh Government, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and MP Pollution Control Board (.....

Tags : National Green Tribunal, Madhya Pradesh Government, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) , MP Pollution Control Board (MPPCB)



RBI Tightens Provisions for Yet to Fail CDR Accounts(12.01.2016)

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has asked lenders to increase provisioning for accounts that may not have yet failed Corporate Debt Restructuring (CDR) bu.....

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Andhra Pradesh Unveils a New Retail Trade Policy(12.01.2016)

Andhra Pradesh Government has unveiled a new retail trade policy, under which retail enterprises are given greater flexibility in terms of open hours,.....

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Punjab and Haryana HC Slams MHA over Inaction on BSF Report(14.01.2016)

Punjab and Haryana HC has pulled up Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) for not acting on a Border Security Force (BSF) report highlighting the urgen.....

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Kerala HC Directs State to Respond to Plea on International Green Field Airport Project(20.12.2016)

Kerala High Court has directed State Government to respond to a plea by KGS Aranmula International Airport Ltd. challenging State Government decision .....

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SC Rejects Plea to Stop GMHC Elections(29.12.2015)

Supreme Court has rejected plea seeking to restrain Election Commission from announcing elections to Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) on.....

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CCI Permits Avago's Acquisition of Broadcom(04.01.2016)

Competition Commission of India (CCI) has given its nod to $37 billion acquisition of Broadcom Corporation by chipmaker Avago Technologies Ltd.

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Bombay HC Orders State to Start Website/Mobile App Allowing Citizen Complaint About Noise Pollution(05.01.2016)

Bombay High Court has ordered State Govt. to start a website and mobile application where citizens can register complaints about noise pollution in th.....

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NGT Issues Summon to PWD Secretary over Pollution of Buckingham Canal(05.01.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered Commissioner of Chennai Corporation and Principal Secretary of Public Works Department (PWD) to appear befor.....

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As the existence of the Arbitration Agreement and due invocation thereof are not denied, it is not for present Court to enter into the merits of the claims raised by the parties(06.02.2023)

Present petition has been filed under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 seeking appointment of an Arbitrator for adjudicating t.....

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NGT Tells Centre, UP Take Clear Stand on Next Steps over Cleaning Ganga(05.01.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Central Government and Uttar Pradesh Government to take a clear stand .....

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Punjab & Haryana HC Directs MCG to Hold Civic Body Polls within 3 Months(13.12.2016)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has ordered Municipal Corporation of Gurgaon (MCG) to hold Civic body elections within three months.

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Bombay HC Adjourns FTIL-NSEL Merger Case till December 20(14.12.2016)

Bombay High Court has adjourned Financial Technologies of India Ltd’s (FTIL) plea against a Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) order which proposed t.....

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SC Asks Centre “Do You Have a Plan Before City Shuts Down?”(09.11.2016)

Supreme Court, while taking note of the enormity of alarming rise in pollution levels, has given Centre 48 hours to devise a common minimum programme .....

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Allahabad High Court Directs UP Government to Explore All Measures to Deal With Smog(09.11.2016)

Allahabad High Court has directed Uttar Pradesh Government to immediately explore all measures to deal with the "unprecedented" situation with respect.....

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NGT Proposes Setting up of Central Committee to Combat Air Pollution(10.11.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has proposed constitution of a Central Committee of chief secretaries from five states — Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasth.....

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NGT Seeks Explanation on Noise Pollution in West Bengal(11.11.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has sought explanations from West Bengal Environment Department, Director General of West Bengal Police and Commissioner.....

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In the penalty proceeding, the burden lies on the revenue to prove that the assessee has concealed income or furnished inaccurate particular of income(22.02.2023)

The captioned appeal has been filed at the instance of the assessee against the order of the Learned Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals), arising in .....

Tags : Penalty, Imposition, Legality



Mere negotiations will not postpone the "cause of action" for the purpose of limitation(18.05.2023)

Present is a petition under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, filed at the instance of a company based in Switzerland and e.....

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For exercise of the power under Section 319 of Cr. PC, the evidence on record must show the involvement of a person in the commission of a crime(02.06.2023)

Present appeal, by special leave, takes exception to an order of the High Court. The impugned order dismissed an appeal filed by the Appellant under S.....

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Ministry of Civil Aviation seeks to upgrade its AirSewa web portal; consults stakeholders for designing AirSewa 2.0(11.07.2017)

The Ministry of Civil Aviation held a meeting of all stakeholders last week to invite suggestions for designing AirSewa 2.0, the upgraded version of t.....

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Penalty proceedings are penal in nature, the charge of offence should be specific, unequivocal and unambiguous(01.06.2023)

Present appeal arises out of the order of the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) [CIT(A)] in Appeal against the order under Section 271(1)(c) of the.....

Tags : Penalty, Imposition, Legality



Benefits of GST for the Transport Sector(26.07.2017)

The transport sector stands to benefit from the recently rolled out GST in several ways. Pre- GST, the complex tax structure and paper work forced the.....

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Pharmacopoeias and Formularies containing monographs and formulations of AYUSH drugs are being published by the Government: Shri Shripad Naik(25.07.2017)

The Government has established Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine and Homoeopathy under the Ministry of AYUSH. Prime mandate of the Pharmaco.....

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NGT Seeks UPPCB’s Report on Steps Taken to Combat Air Pollution(11.11.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) to file a status report on steps taken to combat air pollutio.....

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NGT Defines Emergency Norms for Delhi & Four States over Air Pollution(11.11.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has defined the term “environmental emergency” and listed measures to be taken by Delhi and its neighbouring States when.....

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Delhi HC: Failure of Government to Reduce Air Pollution Amounts to "Genocide".(11.11.2016)

Delhi HC, while slamming Central & AAP Government over alarming rate of Air Pollution in National Capital, has said that, failure of Government to red.....

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Madras HC: Those Acquitted in Criminal Cases Through Compromise Cannot Join Police(14.12.2015)

Madras High Court has held that people who get acquitted in criminal cases by entering into a compromise with the complainants and make them turn host.....

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Punjab and Haryana HC: Child’s Passport can Carry Stepfather’s Name(25.11.2016)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that a child's passport can carry stepfather's name without a declaration by a court appointing him as a legal .....

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Kerala HC: Law Degree Not Compulsory for Reporting Case Proceedings(28.11.2016)

Kerala High Court has said there had not been any stipulation that law graduates alone could cover Court proceedings.

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Madras HC Bans Use of Polythene Products in Courtallam, Ayeriperi(28.11.2016)

Madras High Court has banned use of polythene products in Courtallam as well as adjacent Ayeriperi Panchayat for maintaining the environment at site v.....

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Nomination of employee to a post in pure discretion and subjective satisfaction of the previous Government does not vests any right to continue on posts(20.06.2023)

In present case, the Petitioners assail order cancelling their appointment as Members/Chairman of the Maharashtra State Commission for Scheduled Caste.....

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Supreme Court Notices Centre Over National Security Policy(28.11.2016)

Supreme Court has issued notice to Centre on a plea by BJP leader Subramanian Swamy, seeking framing of a cogent and clear National Security Policy co.....

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Delhi HC: Enough Relaxation to Common Man under Demonetization Policy(29.11.2016)

Delhi High Court appeared to have agreed with Centre that relaxation has been provided to citizens to help them deal with shift to new currency as per.....

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Bombay HC Slams State over Delay in Appointing Advocate General(29.11.2016)

Bombay High Court pulled up State Government over delay in making an appointment to post of Maharashtra Advocate General.

Tags : Bombay High Court, Advocate General, appointment, Maharashtra



Kerala HC: State Cannot Deny Licence Citing Abkari Policy(29.11.2016)

Kerala HC has said that State Government could not deny beer and wine parlous licence citing its Abkari policy as existing rules confer right to seek .....

Tags : Kerala HC, Abkari policy , Licence



CCI Approves Mitsubishi Chemicals-Chatterjee Group Deal(03.11.2016)

Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved proposed acquisition of controlling stake in Mitsubishi Chemicals Corporation (MCC) PTA India by Ko.....

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Madras HC Imposes Rs. 10,000 Cost to CMDA for Inaction over Unauthorized Construction(03.11.2016)

Madras High Court has imposed a cost of Rs 10,000 on Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) on a PIL, alleging inaction over an unauthorize.....

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Bombay HC Slams State Government over Poor Infrastructure for Judiciary(03.11.2016)

Bombay High Court has observed that Maharashtra Government should realize that if it cannot support its own judiciary by giving infrastructure and sta.....

Tags : Bombay High Court, infrastructure, pending matters, disposal



Abetment necessarily requires knowledge of the offending Act for imposing penalty under Section 111 of the Customs Act(04.07.2023)

The Appellant has filed the present appeal under Section 130 of the Customs Act, 1962 ('Customs Act'), impugning an order passed by the Customs, Excis.....

Tags : Penalty, Imposition, Legality



High Court can interfere into the order of Trial Court in the revisional jurisdiction only when Trial Court has exercised jurisdiction not vested in it by law(05.07.2022)

The present petition has been filed challenging the order whereby the learned Trial Court has rejected the request of the Petitioner for appointment o.....

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Section 12AB of the IT Act casts mandatory duty upon Principal Commissioner to conduct enquiry about the activities of Trust in order to grant registration(28.07.2023)

Application under Section 12AB of the Income Tax Act, 1961 was filed by the different assessees in Form No.10AB under Rule 17A of the Income Tax Rules.....

Tags : Registration, Grant, Opportunity



Format for compliance report on Corporate Governance to be submitted to stock exchanges(24.09.2015)

In addition to the submission of the quarterly compliance report on corporate governance every quarter by listed entities, the Securities Exchange Boa.....

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Import-export payments facilitated by OPGSP(24.09.2015)

Reserve Bank of India has permitted AD Category-1 banks to offer the facility of repatriating import related remittances, in respect of import of good.....

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Repo rate cut by 50 basis points to 6.75 per cent(29.09.2015)

The Reserve Bank of India lowered the rate at which it lends money to banks by 50 basis points, from 7.25 per cent to 6.75 per cent. However, no chang.....

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Centralised System for Issue of Passports(02.08.2017)

A centralised system of issuing passports called the Passport Seva Project (PSP) is being successfully run in the Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) mod.....

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NCERT launches its Web Portal for supply of NCERT Textbooks(09.08.2017)

Shri Upendra Kushwaha, Minister of State, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India has launched a NCERT's Web portal for supply of .....

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National Civil Aviation Policy to Boost Tourism: Civil Aviation Minister(22.09.2016)

Shri Ashok Gajapathi Raju Pusapati, Minister of Civil Aviation has said that the Government has taken a number of initiatives to make tourism affordab.....

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Elaborate infrastructure and facilities set up to ensure proper implementation of POCSO Act, 2012(20.07.2017)

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) is mandated under Section 44 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO).....

Tags : Implementation, POCSO Act, Infrastructure



Major Port Authorities Bill to enhance efficiency of major ports(18.07.2017)

The Minister of State for Shipping and Road Transport & Highways, Shri Mansukh L. Mandaviya informed in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sab.....

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National Policy on Handling Mentally ill Patients(25.07.2017)

The Hon'ble Supreme Court of India vide order dated 14/02/2017 directed that the Union of India shall assist the Court, in finalizing the norms, that .....

Tags : Policy, Mentally ill Patients



Centralised System for Issue of Passports(02.08.2017)

A centralised system of issuing passports called the Passport Seva Project (PSP) is being successfully run in the Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) mod.....

Tags : Passports, Issuance, Centralized system



Third Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2017-18 Resolution of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) Reserve Bank of India(02.08.2017)

On the basis of an assessment of the current and evolving macroeconomic situation at its meeting today, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to.....

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Policy on interest rate on loans for agricultural purposes(01.08.2017)

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has deregulated the interest rate on advances sanctioned by Scheduled Commercial Banks and these interest rates are determ.....

Tags : Policy, Interest rate, Loans, Agricultural purposes



Branding Strategy for Export Oriented Indian Products(31.07.2017)

India's Foreign Trade Policy Statement released in 2015 emphasises the need of a branding strategy. The India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF) establish.....

Tags : Strategy, Branding, Export Products



Cabinet approves Scheme of Budgetary Support under GST Regime to the eligible units located in States of Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and North Eastern States including Sikkim(16.08.2017)

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today has given its approval to the Scheme of providing Bud.....

Tags : Scheme, Approval, Budgetary Support, GST Regime



Union Cabinet approves new Metro Rail Policy(16.08.2017)

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today approved a new Metro Rail Policy that seeks to enable realization of growing metr.....

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Eligible Credit Rating Agencies- Rating of Fixed Deposits by Infomerics Valuation and Rating Private Limited(14.08.2017)

A reference is invited to para 9 of the Master Direction DNBR. PD.002/03.10.119/2016-17 dated August 25, 2016 on Non-Banking Financial Companies Accep.....

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Consideration of applications for grant of authorization for import of gold-dore-reg(24.08.2017)

1. Reference is invited to Trade Notice No. 04 dated 21.04.2017 on the above subject laying down the condition that w.e.f. 01.06.2017 only those appli.....

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Secretary MSME reviews implementation of Public Procurement Policy by various PSUs in National SC ST Hub Conclave(13.09.2017)

National SC ST Hub Conclave was chaired by Dr. Arun Kumar Panda, Secretary, Ministry of MSME, and other senior officials of the ministry were present .....

Tags : Procurement Policy, Implementation, Review



Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey releases FSSAI report on Food Fortification(16.10.2017)

Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey, Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare released a comprehensive report on "Large Scale Food Fortification in Indi.....

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Format for Business Responsibility Report(04.11.2015)

The Securities and Exchange Board of India released a ‘Suggested Format for Business Responsibility Report’ pursuant to the SEBI (Listing Obligations .....

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Format for Business Responsibility Report(04.11.2015)

The Securities and Exchange Board of India released a ‘Suggested Format for Business Responsibility Report’ pursuant to the SEBI (Listing Obligations .....

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Shri Sushil Chandra takes over as the Chairman, Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)(01.11.2016)

Shri Sushil Chandra, IRS (1980 Batch), today took over as the Chairman, Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). He succeeds Ms Rani A Nair who superannu.....

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Government takes note of the decision of the RBI Monetary Policy Committee to keep the policy rate and policy stance unchanged(04.10.2017)

The Government has taken note of the decision of the RBI Monetary Policy Committee to keep the policy rate and policy stance unchanged.

Foll.....

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Union Finance Minister Shri Arun Jaitley constitutes a Group of Ministers and a Committee on Exports(12.09.2017)

In pursuance of decision taken in the 21st Meeting of GST Council held on 9th September, 2017 at Hyderabad, the Union Finance Minister, Shri Arun Jait.....

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Trade Repository for OTC Foreign Exchange and Interest Rate Derivatives(21.09.2017)

1. Attention of Authorised Dealer Category - I (AD Category-I) banks is invited to circular no.FMD.MSRG.No.75/02.05.002/2012-13 dated March 13, 2013 o.....

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Cabinet approves MoU on Upgradation of the Women's Police Training Centre at Yamethin, Myanmar(04.10.2017)

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its ex-post facto approval to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) betwe.....

Tags : MoU, Approval, Upgradation , Women's Police, Training Centre



President Appoints Commission to Examine Sub Categorization of other Backward Classes under Article 340 of the Constitution(02.10.2017)

The President today i.e. on 02.10.2017, in exercise of the powers conferred by article 340 of the Constitution appointed a Commission to examine the s.....

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Cantonments (Regulation of the Procedure of Committee of Arbitration) Rules, 2016 – draft(28.12.2016)

The following draft of certain rules, which the Central Government proposes to make, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (i) of sub-section .....

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RBI Working Paper Series No. 10: Modelling Corporate Sector Distress in India(26.12.2016)

The Reserve Bank of India today placed on its website a Working Paper titled "Modelling Corporate Sector Distress in India" by Manjusha Senapati and S.....

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Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies(06.12.2017)

Rationalisation of Merchant Discount Rate

1. In recent times, debit card transactions at 'Point of Sales' have shown significant growth. With.....

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Shri Giriraj Singh launches MSME Delayed Payment Portal - MSME Samadhaan(30.10.2017)

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Shri Giriraj Singh launched MSME Delayed Payment Portal - MSME Samadhaan (http://msefc.msme.gov.in) here .....

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Health Ministry issues pollution advisory for citizens(08.11.2017)

The Union Health Ministry has issued a health advisory in view of the severe air pollution in the city. People have been advised the following:

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Order under Section 119 of the Income-Tax Act, 1961(25.10.2017)

In keeping with India's commitment to implement the recommendations of 2015 Final Report on Action 13, titled "Transfer Pricing Documentation and Coun.....

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Onetime relaxation for EO extension and clubbing of Advance Authorisations(24.10.2017)

In exercise of powers conferred under Para 2.04 and 2.58 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020, as amended from time to time, the Director General of .....

Tags : Time period, Extension, Export obligation



EPCH hails GST notification to ease procedure for merchant exporters(24.10.2017)

The Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts has welcomed the Government's decision to ease the procedure for merchant exporters. Handicrafts merchant.....

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Specified Bank Notes (SBNs) - Deposit under Guarantee Scheme to decongest the storage facilities at banks(24.11.2016)

As you are aware there is a massive accumulation of SBNs at branches of banks and currency chests putting strain on processing capacities and storage .....

Tags : Guarantee Scheme, Deposits, SBNs



National Certification System for Tissue Culture Raised Plants Stakeholders discuss ways to realize full potential of Certification System(14.11.2017)

Tissue Culture Industries, Farmers and Mission Directors of State Horticulture Mission/ Senior Officials of Horticulture Department in the State's dea.....

Tags : Tissue Culture, Certification System, Potential



Cabinet approves Wage Policy for the 8th Round of Wage Negotiations for workmen in Central Public Sector Enterprises(22.11.2017)

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the Wage Policy for the 8th Round of Wage Negotiations for workmen in Centr.....

Tags : Wage policy, Approval, Wage Negotiations, Workmen



MoU between Airports Authority and Singapore approved(06.01.2016)

The Union Cabinet has approved signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Airports Authority of India and Singapore Cooperation Enterprise. .....

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Implementation of Track and Trace system for export of pharmaceuticals(05.01.2016)

The Director General of Foreign Trade has amended procedure in the Handbook of Procedure, 2015-20 for implementation of the Track and Trace system for.....

Tags : Dgft, pharmaceutical, export, track and trace



Launching of Pencil Portal to Eliminate Child Labour(27.12.2017)

Government has developed an online portal PENCIL (Platform for Effective Enforcement for No Child Labour) which was launched on 26.9.2017. The purpose.....

Tags : Pencil Portal, Launch, Eliminate Child Labour



Evidence of Import under Import Data Processing and Monitoring System(12.01.2017)

Attention of Authorized Dealer Category-I (AD Category-I) banks is invited to A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 05 dated October 06, 2016 read with Secti.....

Tags : Import, Processing, Evidence



Insolvency professional not to outsource his responsibilities(03.01.2018)

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (Code) read with regulations made thereunder cast specific duties and responsibilities on an insolvency profe.....

Tags : Professional, Responsibilities, Outsource



IGST Refund to exporters - CBEC directs officers to do it through existing refund route(10.10.2017)

WITH the GST Council recommending immediate disbursal of refund to exporters the CBEC explored the possibility with the Chief Controller of Accounts b.....

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Refund of IGST paid on export of goods under Rule 96 of CGST Rules 2017(09.10.2017)

As you are aware, Rule 96 of the CGST Rules 2017 deals with refund of Integrated Tax paid on goods exported out of India. It provides that the shippin.....

Tags : Goods, Export, Refund



Amendment in para 5.25 of HBP 2015-20 of the Handbook of Procedures (HBP) of Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2015-20(09.10.2017)

In exercise of the powers conferred under Paragraph 1.03 of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), 2015-20, the Director General of Foreign Trade, hereby mak.....

Tags : Amendment, Procedures, Foreign Trade Policy



RBI imposes Monetary Penalty on M/s Radhakrishna Finance Pvt. Ltd(14.12.2017)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a monetary penalty of ?1 lakh on M/s Radhakrishna Finance Pvt. Ltd. (the company) under Section 58G(1)(b) .....

Tags : Direction, Violation, Penalty, Imposition



Initiation of Anti-Dumping Sun Set Review investigation concerning imports of "Phthalic Anhydride" originating in or exported from Korea RP, Chinese Taipei and Israel(11.12.2017)

Case No. SSR 18/2017

F. No. 07/19/2017-DGAD.--Having regard to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 as amended in 1995 and thereafter (hereinafter al.....

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Order under Section 119 of The Income-Tax Act, 1961(13.12.2017)

Due to certain technical issues faced by NSDL's gateway for e-payment of tax on 7th November, 2017, some taxpayers/ deductors were unable to make e-pa.....

Tags : Tax deposit, Due date, Extension



Arun Jaitley: Print Media needs to accept challenges put forth by Digital Age(29.12.2015)

The Minister of Information & Broadcasting, Finance and Corporate Affairs has called on print media to maintain its presence and sustain growth in eve.....

Tags : Press report, print media, objectivity



Report Card on GST Implementation(14.12.2016)

As compared to the time taken in arriving at a consensus on the Constitutional Amendment Bill for GST, the subsequent events after the passing of the .....

Tags : Implementation, GST, Report



Service Export from India scheme(14.12.2016)

The Government has introduced the Service Exports from India Scheme (SEIS) w.e.f. 01.04.2015 under the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), 2015-20 replacing t.....

Tags : Scheme, Service Exports, Introduction



Statement by the Ministry of Finance on the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)'s Policy Statement(06.12.2017)

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) released its fifth Bimonthly Policy Statement today. The MPC recognized that inflation remains firmly under contro.....

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Shri Nitin Gadkari holds bilateral talks with Iranian Minister of Roads and Urban Development, Says Chabahar Port will present a win- win situation for both countries(10.01.2018)

Shri Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Shipping, Road Transport and Highways, Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation held bilateral talks .....

Tags : Bilateral talks, Ports, Business opportunities



Government Imposes Anti-Dumping Duty on Wire Rod Imports from China(04.11.2016)

Centre has imposed anti-dumping duty on imports of steel wire rods from China to protect domestic manufacturers from cheap in-bound shipments.

Tags : anti-dumping, imports, steel wire rods, China



NGT Seeks Status Report from Delhi Chief Secretary over Alarming Smog & Air Pollution Levels(04.11.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Delhi Chief Secretary K.K.Sharma to file a status report by Friday in connection with alarming smog and air.....

Tags : National Green Tribunal, Delhi, smog, air pollution



Delhi HC: No Holding Charges at IGI Airport(04.11.2016)

Delhi High Court has said that Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) would be disallowed from levying demurrage fees at Indira Gandhi Internation.....

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Bombay HC Directs MMRCL to Provide Constructed Space to State’s Administrative Tribunal(04.11.2016)

Bombay High Court has directed Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRCL) to give an undertaking stating that it will provide 18,000 square feet constructe.....

Tags : Bombay High Court, Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation, Maharashtra Administrative Tribunal



SEBI Eases Listing for Stock Exchanges(01.12.2015)

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has amended existing Stock Exchanges and Clearing Corporations (SECC) regulations to make it easier for .....

Tags : Securities and Exchange Board of India, Stock Exchanges and Clearing Corporations



Rajasthan HC Directs DGP to Monitor Investigation in 18cr Land Case(02.12.2015)

Rajasthan High Court has directed Director General of Police (DGP) Manoj Bhatt to monitor investigation into a cheating case involving Rs 18 crore in .....

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Chhattisgarh HC: Married Daughter Eligible for Compassionate Appointments(03.12.2015)

Chhattisgarh High Court has observed that a married daughter is eligible to get government job of her deceased's father on compassionate grounds.

Tags : Chhattisgarh High Court, married daughter, Compassionate Appointments



Bombay High Court Summons NMC Chief, Commissioner of Police over Allowing Pandals(04.12.2015)

Bombay High Court has summoned Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) Chief and Commissioner of Police to give explanation of why they permitted illegal p.....

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Bombay HC Irks Over Mumbai Police for Misusing Law(07.12.2015)

Bombay HC has rapped Mumbai police while hearing case of a Fort resident against whom the MRA Marg police had invoked chapter proceedings in petty off.....

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Bombay HC Directs State to Show More Interest in Improving Poor Conditions of Tribal Population(07.12.2016)

Bombay High Court has asked Ministers of State Tribal Welfare Department & Women and Child Welfare department to "take more interest" and "show more s.....

Tags : Bombay HC, Tribal Population, Welfare



NGT Directs DPCC to Submit List of Hazardous Industrial Units(07.12.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has said that industrial units operating in residential areas are one of major contributors to air pollution in Capital .....

Tags : National Green Tribunal, air pollution, industrial units



Punjab and Haryana HC Junks Patiala MC’s Report on Illegal Hoardings(19.01.2016)

Punjab and Haryana HC has rejected status report filed by Patiala Municipal Corporation (MC) on illegal hoardings and appointed two court observers to.....

Tags : Punjab and Haryana HC , Patiala Municipal Corporation



NGT to WBPCB: Restart Pollution Monitoring Stations(20.01.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed West Bengal Pollution Control Board (WBPCB) to restart eight air monitoring stations that were closed down .....

Tags : National Green Tribunal , West Bengal Pollution Control Board



SC to Delhi Police: Wrap Up Inquiry into Samsung FIR(21.01.2016)

Supreme Court has asked Delhi police to wrap up within six weeks its inquiry into Samsung's FIR alleging fraud in connection with summons order issued.....

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Cabinet Allows Amendments to National Tariff Policy for Differential Power Prices(21.01.2016)

Cabinet has allowed amendments to national tariff policy that provide for differential power prices in a day, allow companies to pass on change in dom.....

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Gujarat HC Orders Closure of Illegal Foundries in Manek Chowk(21.01.2016)

Gujarat HC has directed Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) to shut down around 1,800 units involved in manufacturing ornaments without licence in M.....

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SC: NGT Not Barred from Hearing Plea on Delhi Pollution(22.01.2016)

SC has clarified that it has not stopped National Green Tribunal (NGT) from passing any order in matters pertaining to pollution in Delhi and asked a.....

Tags : SC, NGT, Delhi Pollution



Madras HC Sets Final Deadline For Appointment of Law Officers(03.01.2017)

Madras High Court has directed State government to file draft rules governing appointment of law officers within 10 days, failing which amicus curie a.....

Tags : Madras HC, Law Officers, Appointment



NGT Directs Delhi Government, Police to Impound Diesel Four Wheelers in National Capital(29.11.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Delhi Government and Delhi Police to impound four wheelers running on diesel in Capital under Environment P.....

Tags : National Green Tribunal, Delhi Police, Diesel, Four Wheelers



SEBI Issues Framework for Stock Exchanges & Clearing Corporations at IFSCs(29.11.2016)

Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has issued a new framework for functioning of Stock Exchanges and Clearing Corporations that are setting.....

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Supreme Court Seeks Centre's Opinion over Framing of 'National Yoga Policy'(29.11.2016)

Supreme Court has asked Centre to take a decision within three months on pleas seeking framing of National Yoga Policy and making yoga compulsory for .....

Tags : Supreme Court, National Yoga Policy



Clarification in respect of anti-dumping duty on imports of color coated aluminium foil from China PR(22.11.2017)

The Designated Authority vide notification No. 14/06/2015- DGAD dated 10th March, 2017, notified its final findings recommending imposition of anti-du.....

Tags : Duty, Imports, Aluminium foil



Procedure for manual disbursal of budgetary support under GST Regime to the units located in States of J & K , Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and North East including Sikkim(27.11.2017)

As you are aware, under the Central Excise regime as its existed prior to 01.07.2017, the units located in the states of Jammu & Kashmir, Uttarakhand,.....

Tags : GST Regime, Budgetary Support



Post-GST rates Notified to boost exports and employment generation in the labour intensive textiles and apparel sector(25.11.2017)

In order to support exports of readymade garments and made-ups, Government vide Notification No. 14/26/2010- IT dated 24th November 2017 has notified .....

Tags : GST, Exports, Labour Intensive



Once the appointment has been declared illegal and void ab initio, a person cannot legally continue in service(22.08.2023)

The writ petition was filed by the Appellant in the High Court in the year 2008 praying for release of her salary from 12th March, 2001 onwards. It wa.....

Tags : Appointment, Salary, Payment



SC Slams Centre on HC Judges’ Appointments(30.11.2016)

Supreme Court has slammed NDA Government for sitting on files sent by collegium to re-appoint 25 Retired Judges to various High Courts.

Tags : Supreme Court, HC Judges, appointment, Collegium



Bombay HC: No Power with Passport Authority to Curb Travel(01.12.2016)

Bombay High Court has said that Passport Authority did not have any right to decide whether an accused in a criminal case could travel abroad or not.

Tags : Bombay High Court, Passport Authority, travel



Bombay HC Directs State to Complete Installations of CCTV Cameras in Lock-ups, Police Cabins(01.12.2016)

Bombay High Court has expressed displeasure over CCTV cameras not being installed in lock-ups and cabins of police officers, despite previous Court or.....

Tags : Bombay High Court, CCTV cameras, Lock-ups, Police Cabins



Bombay HC Gives Nod to BEST Bus Depot at Nahur(01.12.2016)

Bombay High Court has cleared decks for BEST to set up a bus depot at Nahur, after it rejected an attempt to challenge State's decision to take over s.....

Tags : Bombay High Court, bus depot, Nahur



RBI Relaxes Deposits Norm of More Than Rs 5,000 in Old Denominations For KYC A/Cs(21.12.2016)

Reserve Bank of India has relaxed its notification, specifying that deposits of over 5000 rupees could be made only after furnishing a satisfactory re.....

Tags : Reserve Bank of India, Old Denominations, Deposits, KYC A/Cs, demonetisation



Delhi HC Seeks Centre’s, AAP Government’s Response over Spurious CNG Kits(22.12.2016)

Delhi High Court has sought a response from Centre and AAP Government on a petition alleging that a large number of spurious CNG kits were available i.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, CNG kits, pollution



Punjab and Haryana HC Refuses to Stay Langah's Conviction in DA Case(22.12.2016)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has refused to stay SAD senior leader Sucha Singh Langah's conviction in a disproportionate assets (DA) case.

Tags : Punjab and Haryana HC, Sucha Singh Langah, disproportionate assets



Investigation report containing documents of private and confidential nature pertaining to the accused cannot be provided to any person unless a clear locus is established(22.08.2023)

The Petitioner filed an application dated 21st February, 2019 before the Special Judge under Section 212(13) of the Companies Act, 2013 to obtain a co.....

Tags : Investigation report, Copy, Locus standii



Madhya Pradesh HC Rules: Invest Seized Demonetised Notes in FDs(23.12.2016)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that demonetised currency notes of Rs 1000 and Rs 500 denomination seized in corruption cases and other criminal m.....

Tags : Madhya Pradesh HC, demonetised currency, Fixed Deposits



Madras HC Quashes Appointment of 11 TNPSC Members(23.12.2016)

Madras High Court has quashed appointment of 11 people as members of Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC), holding that process was "deeply fl.....

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Supreme Court Rejects Urgent Hearing Pleas on Tax Breaks For Parties(26.12.2016)

Supreme Court has refused to grant an urgent hearing on a PIL challenging Constitutional Validity of income tax exemptions to registered political par.....

Tags : Supreme Court, income tax, political parties



Gujarat HC: Legislations Does Not Authorizes Grant of Temporary Licenses to Advocates(26.12.2016)

Gujarat High Court has held that there is no provision for grant of temporary certificate by Bar Council for practising as an advocate.

Tags : Gujarat HC, Advocates, Bar Council, Temporary Licenses



Madras HC: Hate Politics Practised in South India(18.11.2016)

Madras High Court has observed that politics of hate is practised by parties in South India without being cordial and friendly unlike politicians of N.....

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Allahabad High Court to State: Consider Banning Firecrackers to Check Air Pollution(18.11.2016)

Allahabad High Court has directed State Government to consider imposing ban on use of generators and firecrackers to check air pollution.

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Compat Sets Aside CCI’s Order in IATA’s Anti-Competitive Practices Case(18.11.2016)

Competition Appellate Tribunal (Compat) has set aside an order of Competition Commission of India (CCI) in a case of alleged abuse of dominant positio.....

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When a public functionary is required to perform a public function within a time frame, the same will be held to be directory unless specified(05.11.2020)

The challenge in the present appeal is to an order passed by the High Court, whereby it was held that Section 14 of the Securitisation and Reconstruct.....

Tags : Secured Assets, Possession, Time limit



A candidate suppressing the material information or giving false information cannot claim right to continuance in service(03.11.2020)

The employer – Punjab National Bank has preferred the present appeal against impugned judgment passed by the High Court by which the High Court has di.....

Tags : Appointment, Direction, Legality



In the absence of any other method prescribed under the Rules concerned, change of leader has to be in the same democratic process of induction(01.09.2021)

The Appellant has approached present Court being aggrieved by the judgment and order passed by the High Court, thereby dismissing the writ petition ch.....

Tags : Appointment, Procedure, Legality



Court has no discretion to vary the amount required to be deposited before entertaining the application under Section 34 of Arbitration Act(02.09.2021)

In facts of the present case, the parties were engaged in commercial business transactions relating to purchase of readymade denims and shirts by the .....

Tags : Pre-deposit, Direction, Legality



Power of Arbitral Tribunal to pass appropriate orders of interim measures is not eclipsed simply on account of any application being filed under Section 13 of Arbitration Act(14.08.2023)

Present application has been filed seeking setting aside of the order and restoration of appeal.It is submitted that during the pendency of the applic.....

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NGT: Builders Liable to Face Consequences for Polluting Ambient Air(18.11.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has said that it is builders and not construction workers who will have to face "consequences" for polluting ambient air.....

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SC Refuses to Accept Rejection of Collegium Recommendations by Centre on HC Judges Appointment(18.11.2016)

Supreme Court has refused to accept rejection of 43 names by Centre recommended by its Collegium for appointment of HC Judges by Centre.

Tags : Supreme Court, HC Judges, appointment, Collegium



NGT Asks All States to Issue Guidelines on Manufacture, Sale & Burning of Firecrackers(21.11.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) Asks all States to issue guidelines on manufacture, sale and burning of firecrackers keeping in mind that these were a m.....

Tags : National Green Tribunal, firecrackers, guidelines, pollution



Delhi HC Seeks Centre’s Reply over Change in Aviation Policy(22.11.2016)

Delhi High Court has sought response from Centre over a challenge brought to its recent aviation policy, which restricts Airports currently operating .....

Tags : Delhi High Court, aviation policy, Public-Private Partnership



Bombay High Court: Proposed Hike in Advertisement Licence Fees is Not Arbitrary(28.01.2016)

Bombay High Court has observed that taking into consideration general annual rise in cost of living and increased annual burden on municipal exchequer.....

Tags : Bombay High Court, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation , Advertisement Licence



Bombay HC Expresses Concern over City’s Green Cover(29.01.2016)

Bombay HC has irked over steps taken by Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to ensure city's green cover does not vanish. Relying on the photogra.....

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Police have power to seize the passport but not to impound the same, it is for the Passport Authority to decide whether the passport needs to be impounded(25.07.2023)

The dispute involved in present appeals concerns the return of the passport of the Appellant. The learned Counsel appearing for the Appellant relied u.....

Tags : Passport, Impounding, Condition



SC Denies to Stay NGT Ban on Adani’s Hazira Port(29.01.2016)

Supreme Court has denied to interfere with National Green Tribunal’s (NGT) order, which cancelled the environmental clearance granted to Adani Hazira .....

Tags : Supreme Court, National Green Tribunal, Adani’s Hazira Port



Govt. Bans Zero Duty Import of Capital Goods for Power Plants under EPCG Scheme(02.02.2016)

Government has banned duty- free import of capital goods for power generation and transmission projects under Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG) sc.....

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Delhi High Court Rejects Plea to Transfer Chota Rajan’s Fake Passport Case Trial(10.01.2017)

Delhi High Court has rejected a retired Government official's plea to transfer to Bengaluru her trial for allegedly issuing a fake passport to gangste.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Chota Rajan, Fake Passport



Madras High Court Seeks State’s Reply over Plea Seeking Commission of Enquiry into Jaya’s Death(10.01.2017)

Madras High Court has ordered Tamil Nadu Government to file a reply on a petition seeking commission of enquiry into former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister .....

Tags : Madras High Court, Jayalalithaa, Apollo Hospital



Bombay HC Permits BMC to Use Four Polluting Vehicles Till June 30(10.01.2017)

Bombay High Court has allowed Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to use four of its polluting vehicles till June 30 considering that they are us.....

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Supreme Court: "We Do Not Want Politics to Shift to Courts"(02.12.2016)

Supreme Court, while hearing arguments on whether a political party can file and pursue a Public Interest Litigation (PIL), has observed that, "We do .....

Tags : Supreme Court, political party, public Interest Litigation



Bombay HC Directs State Government to Make SPCA Functional Within Two Weeks(02.12.2016)

Bombay High Court has said that State Police Complaints Authority (SPCA) should start functioning in two weeks.

Tags : Bombay High Court, State Police Complaints Authority



Supreme Court Gives Nod to Pollution Coding Mechanism to Tackle Delhi’s Air Pollution(05.12.2016)

Supreme Court has asked Centre to put in place a Pollution Coding Mechanism with a graded response system to tackle New Delhi’s growing foul air.

Tags : Supreme Court, Pollution Coding Mechanism, New Delhi



As per Section 250 (5) of IT Act, order of the Commissioner of Income Tax shall be in writing and shall state the points for determination, and the decision thereon and the reason for the decision(07.09.2023)

Present appeal has been filed by the Assessee against order passed by the learned Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals), under Section 250(6) of the In.....

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When the arbitration agreement itself is void, Court would decline to refer the parties to arbitration despite the existence of an arbitration clause(11.09.2023)

The present petition under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 seeks appointment of an arbitrator for adjudication of disputes wh.....

Tags : Dispute, Appointment, Arbitrator



Punjab & Haryana HC Seeks DGP’s Report over Witness Protection in Jat Agitation Case(05.12.2016)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed Haryana Director General of Police (DGP) to file an affidavit about steps taken to protect witnesses relate.....

Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, Director General of Police, Jat agitation



Punjab & Haryana HC Sends Panel Name for PCA Chairman Post(05.12.2016)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has sent a panel of three retired judges for post of Chairman of Police Complaint Authority (PCA), which has been lying .....

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NGT Bans Disposable Plastics in Delhi-NCR From January 01, 2017(05.12.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has banned use of disposable plastic, which is mainly used in grocery and plastic tea cups like items in Delhi and Natio.....

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NGT Notices Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum over Air Pollution(05.12.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued notice to two public sector oil companies asking them whether they use any diesel vehicle which is more than .....

Tags : National Green Tribunal, diesel vehicle, Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum, Air Pollution



SC Issues Notice to Centre and Passport Office on Plea by Prashant Bhushan(24.02.2016)

SC has issued notice to Centre and Regional Passport Office at Ghaziabad on plea of lawyer Prashant Bhushan who gets passport for a period of only one.....

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Govt Notifies Graded Response Action Plan to Fight Air Pollution in National Capital(17.01.2017)

Ministry of Environment has notified a Graded Response Action Plan to fight air pollution in Delhi-National Capital Region area, which means that Nati.....

Tags : Ministry of Environment, Graded Response Action Plan



Court should not interfere with an order of Settlement Commission, passed in exercise of its discretionary powers, unless order contravenes provisions of Act(25.09.2023)

Present appeal has been filed assailing the judgment passed by the High Court whereby the judgment of the learned Single Judge, remanding the matter t.....

Tags : Settlement Commission, Discretionary powers, Supreme Court



Supreme Court Orders Inspection of All PUC Centres in National Capital(18.01.2017)

Supreme Court, while terming problem of pollution in Delhi-NCR “very serious”, has ordered inspection of all 962 Pollution Under Control (PUC) Centres.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Pollution Under Control



Supreme Court Seeks Updated Status Report on Ganga Cleaning Drive From Centre(18.01.2017)

Supreme Court has asked Centre to file an 'updated' report on status of projects going under Ganga Cleaning Programmes in five States through which th.....

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Madras HC Turns Down Cops Plea to Have Lawyer During Disciplinary Probe(18.01.2017)

Madras High Court has rejected a Police Inspector’s Plea to permit him to have an advocate represent him in departmental inquiry in a case of robbery .....

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Kerala HC: Right to Consume Alcohol is a Not Fundamental Right(18.01.2017)

Kerala High Court has dismissed a challenge against Government’s Liquor Policy, observing that laws prohibiting alcoholic drinks will not fall foul of.....

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Jodhpur Based Court Acquits Salman Khan of All Charges Under Arms Act in Black Buck Poaching Case(18.01.2017)

A Jodhpur based Court has acquitted Bollywood Actor Salman Khan of all charges in Arms Act case against him in alleged poaching of two black bucks, af.....

Tags : Chief Judicial Magistrate, Jodhpur district, Salman Khan, Arms Act, Black Buck Poaching



Bombay HC Gives Government ‘Last Chance’ to File Report in Kripashankar Assets Case(10.01.2017)

Bombay High Court gave Government a last chance to submit a report on its probe into alleged disproportionate assets of former Mumbai Congress chief K.....

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Delhi HC Directs EDMC to Immediately Pay Salaries of Sanitation Workers(11.01.2017)

Delhi High Court has directed East Delhi Municipal Corporation (EDMC) to ensure that any garbage dumped on east Delhi roads is immediately cleared and.....

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In order to initiate prosecution under Section 70 of the IBC, the complaint has to be filed by the IBBI or Central Government or person authorized by Central Government(19.10.2023)

The instant appeal has been preferred against order passed by the National Company Law Tribunal, thereby, allowing the Application under Section 19(2).....

Tags : Prosecution, Cost, Imposition



A candidate has to comply with all the conditions/eligibility criteria as per the advertisement(30.10.2023)

Present appeal arises out of the Judgment and Order passed by the High Court by which their claims for recruitment on the posts of Village Development.....

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Once the seat of arbitration is fixed, the same would be in the nature of an exclusive jurisdiction clause binding the parties to a specific court(26.09.2023)

By way of present petition filed under Section 11(6) and (8) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (Arbitration Act), the Petitioner seeks app.....

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Rajasthan High Court Slams State Govt over Vacant Posts in Medical Fraternities(11.01.2017)

Rajasthan High Court has slammed State Government over vacant posts of doctors, paramedical staff and professors in hospitals and medical colleges, sa.....

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Supreme Court Rejects Plea Seeking 'No Tax Exemption' For Political Parties(11.01.2017)

Supreme Court has rejected a petition seeking to quash Section 13(a) of Income Tax Act which confers tax exemption to political parties for income fro.....

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Delhi HC Slams Lawyers For ‘Defacing’ Court Premises With Election Posters(12.01.2017)

Delhi High Court came down heavily on lawyers for “defacing” court premises by putting up posters for the upcoming elections for Executive Committee o.....

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Karnataka HC: No Wrong in Politicians Recommending Transfers(12.01.2017)

Karnataka High Court has observed that there was nothing wrong in politicians, including MLAs, MPs and Ministers, recommending transfer of Government .....

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Bombay High Court Restrains Jaidev Shroff From Using Clips Defamatory to Wife Poonam(13.01.2017)

Bombay High Court has restrained industrialist Jaidev Shroff from using or circulating in public any video or audio clips that may prove defamatory to.....

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Bombay High Court, Scholarship Scam Bombay HC Pulls Up State Over Vacant Posts at Forensic Labs(19.01.2017)

Bombay High Court has directed State Government to file an affidavit within 30 days stating in how much time it will fill 260 posts at forensic labora.....

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Government: Bank Deposits Before April 01, 2016 Can be Declared Under PMGKY(19.01.2017)

Govt has clarified that deposits in bank accounts made before 1 April 2016 can also be declared under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana (PMGKY), the .....

Tags : Bank Deposits, Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana, income disclosure scheme



For a mere technical venial breach, the assessee should not be invited with penalty(16.01.2024)

The issue to be decided in present appeals is as to whether the learned CIT(A) was justified in confirming the levy of penalty under Section 272A(2)(k.....

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Punishment to the employee at fault should be proportionate for the fault committed by him(08.01.2024)

In the facts of the present case, Petitioner was the Gram Sevak. Since he was unauthorizedly absent, the charge sheet was served upon him. The Petitio.....

Tags : Punishment, Imposition, Legality



CCI Approves Sony Pictures Deal to Buy Ten Sports(19.01.2017)

Competition Commission of India (CCI) has cleared Sony Pictures Networks’ proposed purchase of Ten Sports, owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises.

Tags : Competition Commission of India, Ten Sports, Zee Entertainment, Sony Pictures



Govt Relaxes Norms Dealing with CSR, Directors Appointment, Audits for Ease of Doing Biz At GIFT City(20.01.2017)

Union Ministry of Corporate Affairs has issued two notifications, giving thereby more relaxations aimed at more 'ease of doing business' for companies.....

Tags : Union Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Gift Citybased International Finance Service Centre



Supreme Court Appointed Panel Calls For Tough Action to Tackle Poor Air Quality in Delhi NCR(23.01.2017)

Supreme Court appointed Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority (EPCA) has asked officials to immediately enforce Graded Response Act.....

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PMGKD Scheme Amended to Exclude Co-operative Banks From Accepting Deposits(23.01.2017)

Central Government has amended Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Deposit Scheme (PMGKDS), 2016 to exclude Co-operative Banks from accepting deposits under P.....

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NGT Orders Inspection of NBCC Redevelopment Project in Southwest Delhi(23.01.2017)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed a surprise inspection at redevelopment project being carried out by state-run National Buildings Constructi.....

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CIC to Govt.: Ensure Officers' APAR Finalised Within Time Frame(26.02.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed Health Ministry to ensure that Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APAR) are finalised within give.....

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SC Directs Centre to Block Porn Sites Showing Child Pornography(29.02.2016)

Supreme Court has directed the Centre to make a plan to block websites showing child pornography and sought its response to a plea to ban viewing of p.....

Tags : Supreme Court, child pornography



Statement recorded under Section 108 of the Customs Act is a material piece of evidence and can be used as substantive evidence(08.01.2024)

Present appeal is against impugned Order passed by the learned Joint Secretary to the Government of India under Section 129DD of the Customs Act, 1962.....

Tags : Penalty, Imposition, Legality



Determination of the seat vests exclusive jurisdiction upon the courts located at the designated seat to supervise the arbitration proceedings(08.01.2024)

The Petitioner has invoked the jurisdiction of this Court under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 ["Arbitration Act"] for appoi.....

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Delhi HC Reserves Order on Bail Plea of Kanhaiya Kumar(01.03.2016)

Delhi High Court has reserved its order on bail plea of Kanhaiya Kumar but questioned Delhi Police’s understanding of their main charge against JNU st.....

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NGT Slaps Fine on Kochi Corporation(03.03.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has slapped a fine of Rs. 5 lakh on Kochi Corporation and stalled the Sewage Treatment Plant project of the Kochi Corpor.....

Tags : National Green Tribunal , Kochi Corporation



Supreme Court Asks Karnataka Government to Wait For One Week in Jayalalithaa DA Case(06.02.2017)

Supreme Court has asked Karnataka Government to wait for another week for judgment on appeals filed by State against acquittal of Former Tamil Nadu Ch.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Karnataka Government, Jayalalithaa, disproportionate assets



SC Directs CPCB, States to Prepare Action Plan to Check Delhi’s Air Pollution(07.02.2017)

Supreme Court has asked Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Environment Pollution Control Authority, Delhi Government and States of Uttar Pradesh,.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Air Pollution, Delhi



NGT Imposes 25 Lakh Fine on Oil Company For Green Norms Violation(07.02.2017)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed a penalty of Rs 25 lakh on an oil firm KTV Oil Private Ltd under “polluter pays” principle for violating env.....

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Delhi HC Asks For List of Workers Not Paid Yet(12.02.2016)

Delhi HC has asked Unions representing sanitation workers of Municipal Corporations to provide list of employees who had not received salaries yet, wh.....

Tags : Delhi HC , Municipal Corporations



CCI Nod for Nippon’s Stake Hike in Reliance Life to 49%(12.02.2016)

Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved Nippon Life's additional 23 per cent stake purchase plan in Reliance Life Insurance in a deal worth.....

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Charge of suppression could not have been brought against an importer, if he has correctly described the goods in the Bill of Entry(25.01.2024)

The importer, had filed a Bill of Entry No. 3450978 dated 3rd October, 2017 for the clearance of the goods declared as 'GSL Artemia Brine Shrimp Foods.....

Tags : Penalty, Imposition, Legality



POCSO Court Orders Imprisonment and Fine in Sherwood Case(15.02.2016)

POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) Court in Haldwani has announced six years of imprisonment and a Rs 5,000 fine for Akash Mandal, th.....

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MCA Orders Merger of NSEL, FTIL(15.02.2016)

Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has ordered merger of National Spot Exchange (NSEL) with its promoter Financial Technologies (FTIL).

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Bombay HC Disposes Plea Alleging Molestation of Tribal Women by Police(31.01.2017)

Bombay High Court has disposed of a petition filed by an activist, which alleged that two tribal women from Chhattisgarh had been molested by Gadchiro.....

Tags : Bombay High Court, Molestation, Tribal Women, Police



Govt: Certificate of Incorporation Shall Mention Company’s PAN Number(31.01.2017)

Central Government has notified Companies (Incorporation) Amendment Rules, 2017 which came into force on 30.01.2017 that mandates to mention Company’s.....

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Delhi HC Slams Civic Bodies For Failure to Comply With Its Order on Air Pollution(03.02.2017)

Delhi High Court has directed officials of civic bodies to appear before it for "failure" to comply with its order to remove debris and traffic conges.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Anand Vihar, air pollution



Gujarat HC Sets Deadline for Installation of CCTVs at Police Stations(18.03.2016)

Gujarat HC has directed State Home Department to complete installation of CCTV cameras at police stations across the State by March 31.

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Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Pleas Concerning Triple Talaq During Summer Break(14.02.2017)

Supreme Court has said that it will hear case challenging triple talaq and polygamy in first week of summer vacation.

Tags : Supreme Court, triple talaq, polygamy



Supreme Court Moots For National Policy For Mentally Ill(15.02.2017)

Supreme Court has favoured framing of a uniform national policy to deal with those suffering from mental illness and their release from hospitals afte.....

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Tenancy is permissive, tenant cannot claim adverse possession(03.01.2024)

The Plaintiff is in appeal assailing the correctness of the judgment passed by the Allahabad High Court allowing Second Appeal whereby, both the judgm.....

Tags : Possession, Title, Right



Penalty cannot be levied on assessee for bona fide mistakes which were corrected by filing the revised computation during the assessment proceedings(12.02.2024)

The present appeal has been filed by the assessee challenging the impugned order passed under Section 250 of the Income Tax Act, 1961by the learned Co.....

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Initial burden of proof lies on the Department to show Assessee’s intention to evade tax, when the error in the documents is only typographical error(19.02.2024)

Present is a petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, 1950 wherein the writ Petitioner is aggrieved by the order passed in appeal and .....

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Clandestine removal is a charge and has to be proved with all other concerned activities(18.03.2024)

In facts of present case, the Appellants are engaged in the manufacture of copper ingots and are availing the exemption under Notification No. 56/2002.....

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Discretionary power of a court to condone delay must be exercised judiciously and it is not to be exercised in cases where there is gross negligence by litigant(08.04.2024)

The Appellant before present Court has challenged the order passed by the High Court, by which the petition filed by the Appellant under Article 227 o.....

Tags : Delay, Condonation, Discretionary power



Delhi HC Seeks Centre’s, AAP Govt’t Response Over Plea Against MCD Poll(15.02.2017)

Delhi High Court has sought responses of Centre and AAP Government on a plea seeking to quash notification laying down manner of allocation of wards f.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, MCD Poll



Rajasthan High Court Disposes Pleas Over Land Acquisition For Airport Expansion(15.02.2017)

Rajasthan High Court has disposed of petitions challenging acquisition of land and award of compensation for expansion of Jaipur Airport at Sanganer b.....

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Gujarat High Court Permits Pregnant Girl to Stay With Family of Accused Lover(16.02.2017)

Gujarat High Court has permitted an 18-year old pregnant girl to go and stay with family of her lover, who is lodged in jail on charges of rape and un.....

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Bombay HC Directs BMC to Pull Down Illegal Political Hoardings(17.02.2017)

Bombay High Court has directed Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to forthwith pull down hoardings and banners put up by political parties and c.....

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Madras HC Asks VOC Port Trust to Return Rs 98.17 Lakh With Interest to Pvt Company(17.02.2017)

Madras High Court has directed VOC Port Trust in Thoothukudi to return ?98.17 lakh, along with 6% interest from November 30, 2000, to a private compan.....

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CIC Slams Environment Ministry for Not Disclosing an Intelligence Bureau Report(01.04.2016)

Central Information Commissioner (CIC) has given show-cause notice to environment ministry for not disclosing an Intelligence Bureau (IB) report which.....

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SC Rejects Drunk Delhi Policeman Petition Seeking Compensation(01.04.2016)

SC has rejected petition of Delhi Police Head Constable Salim PK seeking compensation for his wrong portrayal in a video that went viral on social med.....

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RBI Releases First Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2016-17(05.04.2016)

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released First Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2016-17, lowered key interest rates by 25 basis points to 6.5 per.....

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Supreme Court: Apex Court Not An ‘Amrit Dhara’ For All Ailments Plaguing Society(28.02.2017)

Supreme Court has dismissed a PIL for "dignified transportation of bodies with religious respect" saying that Top Court was not an "Amrit Dhara (an ay.....

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Supreme Court Agrees to Entertain BCCI Officials Plea Against CoA(28.02.2017)

Supreme Court has allowed a petition by Amitabh Chaudhary, BCCI Joint Secretary, alleging that Court-Appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) is no.....

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Hyderabad High Court Grants Telangana 3 Months Time to Consider Revival of CCI Adilabad Unit(28.02.2017)

Hyderabad High Court has granted three months’ time for Government of Telangana to take all appropriate steps to see that Adilabad unit of Cement Corp.....

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Bombay High Court Asks BMC to Ensure Repaired Roads Remains Potholes Free For 5 Years(28.02.2017)

Bombay High Court has said that BMC must give residents of city a “guarantee” that roads repair work that it carries out before of this year’s monsoon.....

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Bombay HC Pulls Up Ban on New Construction in Kalyan Dombivli(26.04.2016)

Bombay HC has pulled up ban on new construction imposed last year in Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation limit after it was pointed out that the civ.....

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Arbitration Clause from another contract can be incorporated into the contract only by a specific reference(19.03.2024)

The present appeals challenge the interim order and final judgment passed by the High Court, whereby the High Court allowed the application under Sect.....

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Delhi HC: No De-Registration of Political Parties with Religious Connotation(02.05.2016)

Delhi HC has rejected petition seeking cancellation of registration of political parties having connotation of religion, caste, creed, God or communit.....

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SC Asks Companies for Pre-Deposits for Fast Hearing(02.05.2016)

SC, while noting that corporate cases are time-consuming for the judiciary, has asked for pre-deposits by companies and said, “People file cases and t.....

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Madras HC Says Court Can’t Coerce Police to Arrest Someone(05.05.2016)

Madras HC has refused to entertain a petition seeking a direction to police to arrest accused in a criminal case with an observation that court cannot.....

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RBI Relaxes Deposit Norms for Foreign Missions, Diplomats(06.05.2016)

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has repealed and superseded regulations under the Foreign Exchange Management (Deposit) Regulations, 2000, in consultation.....

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Patna High Court: Gazette Notification Not Sine Qua Non For Setting Up EOPS(16.03.2017)

Patna High Court has held that there is no requirement in law that an ‘Economic Offence Police Station’ (EOPS) can only be created by a Gazette Notifi.....

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Uttarakhand HC Slams Centre, State For Giving ‘No Attention’ to River Ganga(20.03.2017)

Uttarakhand High Court slammed Union as and State Government for doing "nothing concrete" to clean Ganga River, while observing that a lot of effort w.....

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Madras High Court Seeks State’s Reply Over Jayalalithaa Portraits in Offices, Schemes(28.02.2017)

Madras High Court has directed Tamil Nadu Government to spell out its decision in matter of displaying portraits and photographs of Late Chief Ministe.....

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NGT Seeks Details of Borewells Installed by DMRC(28.02.2017)

NGT has directed Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to furnish a list of borewells it has installed and quantity of water extracted by it, following .....

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Supreme Court: Our Orders on Police Reforms Have Fell On Deaf Ears(02.03.2017)

Supreme Court while expressing displeasure on how its orders to usher in police reforms have fell on deaf ears over past several years, has remarked “.....

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Madras High Court: Pendency of Criminal Cases No Bar for Re-issuance of Passport(02.03.2017)

Madras High Court has directed Regional Passport Officer to process actress Khushboo’s application for reissue of passport in her favour.

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Bombay HC Permits Construction of Temporary Jetty At Chowpatty For Power Boat Indian Grand Prix(02.03.2017)

Bombay High Court, while observing that Mumbaikars cannot be deprived of an International level power boating event for petty reasons raked up by City.....

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Gujarat HC Directs State to Re-measure Heights of 3 Candidates for Police Constables(03.03.2017)

Gujarat High Court has asked State Government to measure height of three candidates for post of police constable once again by Medical Board at Sola C.....

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Supreme Court Accepts SEBI Contention Over Ponzi Schemes Row, Trashes PIL(06.03.2017)

Supreme Court has accepted SEBI's contention that over 1500 cases of banned Ponzi schemes were referred to other agencies for further probe as they di.....

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NGT to Govt.: Regulate Air Pollution Caused by Fire-Crackers, Bring Them under AAQ Standards.(08.04.2016)

National Green Tribunal, in order to reduce air pollution caused by fire-crackers, has directed Govt. to regulate their chemical composition and bring.....

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Quantity of goods actually imported not bill lading to determine value of goods imported(02.09.2015)

Levy of import duty can be imposed only on imported goods, not on goods that escaped payment of duty. In the instant case, the Assessee had not paid i.....

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Substantive sentences imposed upon Appellant in three separate prosecutions, are to run concurrently(11.07.2017)

In facts of present case, Appellant was a Peon in office of Sub Registrar, Vazhoor. He was alleged to have misappropriated Rs. 92,225/- from public fu.....

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Aptel Provides Partial Relief to Adani Power, Tata Power(08.04.2016)

Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (Aptel), while providing partial victory for power firms Adani Power Ltd and Tata Power Co. Ltd, has said that pric.....

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General Motors Books Indian Patent for New Hybrid Engine(13.04.2016)

General Motors Corporation (GM) has secured an Indian patent for invention on a control method for a hybrid power train system for vehicles.

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Supreme Court Slams Centre for Delay in Tax Tribunal Appointments(07.03.2017)

Supreme Court has said that Governments inaction with regard to appointment of President and Vice-Presidents of ITAT is causing enormous hardship to l.....

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Calcutta High Court Questions Appointment Criteria of Civic Police Volunteers(08.03.2017)

Calcutta High Court has questioned criteria for appointing 1.30 lakh civic police volunteers by West Bengal Government, wondering how 1,351 candidates.....

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Delhi HC Permits To Export Patented Drugs For Specific Purposes(08.03.2017)

Delhi High Court has allowed generic drug manufacturers to export patented drugs for purposes of development, clinical trials and regulatory clearance.....

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Delhi High Court Backs Govt Move to Cancel Jindal’s Bid For Coal Blocks(10.03.2017)

Delhi High Court has upheld decision of Government to cancel Jindal Power's bid for Gare Palma and Tara blocks.

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Bombay High Court Slams Civic Body Over Construction Approval Amid Water Crisis(14.03.2017)

Bombay High Court has warned Pune Municipal Corporation that it will not be allowed to grant permission for construction of new buildings if it fails .....

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RBI’s Nod to FPIs to Invest in Unlisted Debt Securities(17.05.2016)

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has allowed Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) to invest in unlisted debt securities as well as in securitised debt instru.....

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NGT Slaps Rs 5 Lakh Fine on Govt. Bodies over Traffic Chaos and Air Pollution(19.05.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT), while taking strong note of traffic chaos and air pollution near Kaushambi Bus Terminal on Delhi border, has imposed a .....

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Delhi HC Asks Hospitals to Keep Digital Record of Post-Mortem Reports(20.05.2016)

Delhi HC has asked hospitals to keep digital records of post-mortem reports as backup in case certificates issued to victim's families get "mutilated".....

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Delhi HC Rules, Mother's Name Enough for Passport in Certain Cases(23.05.2016)

Delhi HC has ruled that in certain cases, mother's name is sufficient for a child to apply for a passport , especially because a single woman can be a.....

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NGT Seeks Data on Population and Vehicle Density of Major Cities(25.05.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the apex pollution monitoring body to file comprehensive data on the population and vehicle density in majo.....

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Supreme Court Says No to 'Rule of Public Policy' For Avoiding Loan Liability(29.03.2017)

Supreme Court has held that rule of ‘public policy’ cannot be invoked to facilitate a loanee to avoid legal obligation for repayment of a loan.

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Delhi High Court Rejects Swaraj India's Plea For Common Symbol to Contest MCD Elections(30.03.2017)

Delhi High Court has dismissed a case by Yogendra Yadav-led, Swaraj India, challenging Delhi State Election Commission’s decision to not allot the par.....

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Gujarat High Court Rejects Plea of NK Proteins Challenging Maha Govt. Order to Attach Property(30.03.2017)

Gujarat High Court has dismissed a set of petitions filed by edible oil company NK Proteins against Maharashtra Government’s order to attach its prope.....

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If a person is put to officiate on a higher post with greater responsibilities, he is entitled to salary of that post(05.09.2017)

The present appeal, by special leave, calls in question the legal acceptability of the order passed by the High Court whereby the Division Bench placi.....

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Bombay High Court Directs State to Initiate Steps to Combat Corruption in Traffic Police Department(30.03.2017)

Bombay High Court has asked State Government to take steps to fight corruption in Traffic Police Department, including setting up a helpline for publi.....

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SC to Centre: Frame New Media Policy within Six Weeks(30.03.2017)

Supreme Court has directed Centre to frame fresh media briefing policy for probing agencies to guard against prejudicing an accused and violating the .....

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ECI Tightens Poll Code Norms for Electronic and Print Media(31.03.2017)

Election Commission of India (ECI) has tightened poll code norms for electronic and print media by disallowing poll outcome forecasts by political ana.....

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MCA Relaxes Norms for M&A Deals Clearance by CCI(31.03.2017)

Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has eased the criteria for notifying Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) deals to the Competition Commission of India (.....

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Uttarakhand HC to UEPPCB: Shut Units Polluting Ganga(31.03.2017)

Uttarakhand HC has ordered Uttarakhand Environment Protection & Pollution Control Board (UEPPCB) to "close down all hotels, ashrams and industries whi.....

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National Green Tribunal Relaxes Norms for Waste Disposal Diesel Trucks(03.04.2017)

National Green Tribunal in a relief to the North Delhi Municipal Corporation has directed Delhi Government to allow registration of eight new diesel v.....

Tags : National Green Tribunal, Waste Disposal



Delhi HC Warns Govt. over Pollution Check(29.07.2016)

Delhi HC has warned that it may take action against Central and State Government Officials who fail to check rising air pollution in the capital.

Tags : Delhi HC, Pollution



Post held as a member of Waqf Board not co-terminus to post as member of Bar Council of State(22.12.2016)

By present writ petition, Petitioner, a member of Waqf Board seeks direction to quash and set aside impugned Notification issued by Respondent No.1 on.....

Tags : Post, Eligibility, Notification, Validity



State has no power to legislate in respect of denatured alcohol which is incapable of human consumption(13.12.2017)

The Petitioners are manufacturers of denatured spirit and have obtained a license for manufacturing under the Rules. The Petitioners claim that they h.....

Tags : Denatured spirit, Regulation, Power of state



Unless possession of a party is adverse to rights of real owners, plea of adverse possession should not be accepted(18.12.2017)

Appeal arises against the judgment and decree passed in Additional District Court. The Plaintiffs filed the suit for declaration, for recovery of poss.....

Tags : Title, Adverse possession, Rights



Tribunals or Courts cannot direct employer to fill up posts ignoring prescribed procedure for selection and appointment(20.12.2017)

In facts of present case, the Petitioners were holding the certificates issued by the District Rehabilitation Officer, declaring that, they are projec.....

Tags : Appointment, Scheme, Benefit



Authorities acting under Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995, have no power like a Court to pass judgment including directions in nature of injunction(11.01.2017)

By present writ petition, Petitioners, including Petitioner no. 1/Directorate of Education impugns order of Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabi.....

Tags : Authority, Power, Scope



An apology tendered by a contemnor should not be rejected merely on ground that, it is qualified or conditional so long it is made bonafide(05.01.2018)

The instant appeal has been filed under Section 19 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 assailing the order passed by the Single Judge holding the Appe.....

Tags : Apology, Bonafide, Acceptance



Once opposite parties were put in possession, then same will remain in possession over the land regarding which, decree has been executed(10.05.2018)

In facts of present case, an objection under Section 9 of the U.P. Consolidation of Holdings Act, 1953, was filed by the opposite parties, claiming ex.....

Tags : Land, Possession, Decree



Wrong interpretation of law itself is not misconduct as wrong decision is subject to judicial supervision in an appeal(14.05.2018)

The pivotal issue in this batch of writ petitions revolves around the validity of report dated 30th May, 2008 submitted by the J & K State Accountabil.....

Tags : Report, Misconduct, Validity



In exceptional cases, college/University authorities are competent to make appointment of eligible and suitable persons against such posts, without seeking prior approval of State Government(10.05.2018)

The present writ application is being filed to declare that, since these Petitioners were appointed in the year 1981 and joined on 27th July 1981 on t.....

Tags : Posts, Seniority, Grant



Once the election process has been set in motion, the Court ought not to interfere(09.04.2018)

By the present writ petition filed under Article 32 of the Constitution of India, the Petitioner seeks a writ of mandamus to direct the West Bengal St.....

Tags : Nomination forms, Issuance, Police protection



SC’s rancour over police’s disregard for individual liberty(03.06.2016)

Two women were awarded Rs. 5 lakhs each as compensation for humiliating and insensitive behaviour by the police. The Supreme Court admonished the Cybe.....

Tags : abuse of power, police, cyber cell, liberty, dignity



Mere reduction of promotion chances is no ground to interfere in prudence of employer to fix any ratio for promotion and direct recruitment(21.04.2017)

In present case, validity of new Recruitment Rules of University Grants Commission notified vide GSR 839(E) dated 26th August, 2016: MANU/HRDT.....

Tags : Recruitment rules, Appointments, Validity



When an expert body certifies that, facilities in a medical College are inadequate, it is not for Courts to interfere with assessment, except for very cogent jurisdictional reasons(01.06.2018)

In facts of present case, Vedantaa Institute of Academic Excellence Pvt. Ltd. and Vedantaa Institute of Medical Sciences, Respondent Nos. 1 and 2 here.....

Tags : Deficiencies, Inspection report, Medical College



Without making a prayer for permanent injunction in plaint, no temporary injunction can be granted(05.06.2018)

By filing Review Petition, the Petitioners have prayed for review of the said order dated 15th September, 2017. In the review application, the Petitio.....

Tags : Possession, Injunction, Grant



MCA Notifies Companies (Incorporation) Third Amendment Rules, 2016(01.08.2016)

Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has notified Companies (Incorporation) Third Amendment Rules,2016 to amend the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 20.....

Tags : Ministry of Corporate Affairs , Companies (Incorporation) Third Amendment Rules, 2016



Punjab and Haryana HC Allows Govt. to Go Ahead with Implementation of Teachers’ Transfer Policy(02.08.2016)

Punjab and Haryana HC has set a 72-hour deadline for Director, School Education, Haryana, to redress grievances of teachers regarding initial and supp.....

Tags : Punjab and Haryana HC , Teachers’ Transfer Policy



NGT to NDMC: Register New Vehicles Only When Old Ones are Dismantled(02.08.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked Delhi’s Transport Department to register 10 new diesel vehicles for North Delhi Municipal Corporation only aft.....

Tags : National Green Tribunal, Delhi’s Transport Department, North Delhi Municipal Corporation



Delhi HC Warns EDMC Official over Failure to Provide Books to Students under Right to Education Act(02.08.2016)

Delhi HC has irked at failure of East Delhi Municipal Corporation (EDMC) Officials to supply writing material to nearly 2 lakh students enrolled in sc.....

Tags : Delhi HC, East Delhi Municipal Corporation



NGT to UPPCB: Initiate Action Against Polluting Units in Ghaziabad(07.04.2017)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed UP Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) to initiate action against polluting industries in Ghaziabad and adjoini.....

Tags : National Green Tribunal, UP Pollution Control Board



Delhi HC Permits DIAL to Use More Airport Land For Non-aeronautical Purposes(11.04.2017)

Delhi High Court has directed Central Government to extend benefits of liberalised land use under National Civil Aviation Policy 2016 (NCAP 2016) to G.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, DIAL, Delhi Airport



Setback to AAP Government as Delhi High Court ruled against it(04.08.2016)

High Court pronounced that, National Capital Territory continues to be a Union Territory and the Lieutenant Governor is its administrative head.....

Tags : Legislative powers, Executive power, Exercise, Delhi, Statehood



Once there is inherent power in Government to grant extension of services, subject to certain limitations in public interest, there cannot be absolute fetter on such power(28.06.2018)

Controversy in present petition pertains to the post of Chief Electrical Engineer in the Electricity Department of Government of Goa. The Petitioner a.....

Tags : Feeder post, Promotion, Grant



SEBI Eases Norms for Foreign Portfolio Investors(30.06.2016)

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has allowed Foreign Portfolio Investors who had issued participatory notes under the erstwhile regulatio.....

Tags : Securities and Exchange Board of India , Foreign Portfolio Investors



Madras HC Directs State to Examine Feasibility of LKG, UKG in Govt. Schools(04.07.2016)

Madras High Court has directed State Government to examine feasibility of introducing LKG and UKG sections in state-run schools and arrive at a decisi.....

Tags : Madras High Court, Dr Muthukumaran Committee report



SC Rules, Govt. Official’s Illegal Assets Can’t be Attached, if He Dies During Pendency of Suit(05.07.2016)

Supreme Court has ruled that disproportionate assets amassed by a government official cannot be attached from his family members if the officer dies d.....

Tags : Supreme Court, disproportionate assets , government official



Govt. Eases Salary Reporting Norms(05.07.2016)

Govt. has notified Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Amendment Rules, 2016 and simplified salary reporting requirements.....

Tags : Govt. , Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Amendment Rules, 2016



Delhi HC Raps MCDs over Unauthorized Structures in Delhi(11.07.2016)

Delhi HC has rapped Municipal Corporations of Delhi (MCDs) for allowing people to build unauthorized constructions in Delhi and directed civic bodies .....

Tags : Delhi HC, municipal corporations



Supreme Court Seeks Centre's Response on Plea for VVPAT for Gujarat Assembly Polls(08.05.2017)

Supreme Court has sought response of Centre and Chief Election Commissioner on a plea seeking the use of either ballot paper or electronic voting mach.....

Tags : Supreme Court , Gujarat Assembly Polls



Detaining authority must furnish report of detention at the earliest possible and any delay in the same must be supported by unavoidable circumstances beyond the control of authority(20.07.2018)

Present proceedings have arisen from the judgment of a High Court. The Appellant's contention was that, the District Magistrate failed to report the d.....

Tags : Detention, Report, Submission



Recommendation of select committee for appointment cannot be negated without good and plausible reason(11.08.2015)

In a petition against a decision of the State government to not appoint the Petitioner, after her successful selection by the select committee, the Co.....

Tags : Appointment, select committee, discretion, appointing authority



Candidate has no right to insist that, vacancy in the Government service should be filled up immediately on its becoming available(08.08.2018)

In present batch of writ petitions, challenge has been thrown to the Advertisement Notification No. Pers-A400/2006/7503-403 dated 30th December, 2016 .....

Tags : Posts, Recruitment, Eligibility



Supreme Court Notices Six States Over Vacancies in Police Force(17.04.2017)

Supreme Court took strong note of huge vacancy in police force in six states, including Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, and asked their Home Secretaries to e.....

Tags : Supreme Court, vacancy, police force



Bombay High Court Notices State Over 'Police Complaint Authority' at State, District Level(18.04.2017)

Bombay High Court has asked State Government to file an affidavit with details of Police Complaint Authority that needs to be set up at State and Dist.....

Tags : Bombay High Court, Police Complaint Authority



Bombay High Court Upholds POCSO Charges Against Director For Not Reporting Rape Case in to Police(18.04.2017)

Bombay High Court has upheld charges under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, against director of a trust operating an Ash.....

Tags : Bombay High Court, POCSO



Delhi High Court Says 'No' to AAP's Request For Gen-II EVMs For April 23 Civic Polls(19.04.2017)

Delhi High Court has declined Aam Aadmi Party’s request to use second-generation EVMs with paper trail in April 23 civic polls in National Capital.

Tags : Delhi High Court, Civic Polls, EVMs



Supreme Court Rejects Centre's Suggestion to Put Off Hearing on WhatsApp Privacy Issue(20.04.2017)

Supreme Court has brushed aside a government suggestion that it hold off a hearing into privacy issues involving WhatsApp as new rules on data protect.....

Tags : Supreme Court, WhatsApp, privacy policy



Delhi High Court Rejects AAP's Plea For EVMs With Paper Trails in MCD Polls(21.04.2017)

Delhi High Court, while observing that “election process cannot be interefered with at eleventh hour”, has dismissed petition moved by AAP and one of .....

Tags : Delhi High Court, MCD Polls



Supreme Court to KWA: Clean Padmanabhaswamy Temple Pond in Two Months(24.04.2017)

Supreme Court has given two months time to Kerala Water Authority (KWA) to clean up the pond of historic Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple in Kerala.

Tags : Supreme Court, Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Pond



No employee has a right of promotion but has only right to be considered for promotion according to the Rules(10.08.2018)

Present order shall dispose of the application filed by applicant seeking review of the judgment. The writ petition was allowed by present Court holdi.....

Tags : Post, Promotion, Entitlement



Purpose of a review application is limited and it cannot be used as a tool to re-argue what has already been decided(28.05.2019)

The present Review Petition has been filed by the Petitioner seeking review of the order passed in Contempt Case. The Respondent/DDA submitted that, i.....

Tags : Review jurisdiction, Power, Invocation



Bombay HC Slams Maharashtra over Noise Pollution Rules(11.08.2016)

Bombay HC has observed that it was unfortunate that in a progressive State, which had given freedom fighters and philosophers to the nation, the court.....

Tags : Bombay HC, Noise Pollution Rules



Gujarat High Court Asks Poker 'Gambling' Or a 'Game Of Skill'?(11.05.2017)

Gujarat High Court has sought State Government's stand on a plea that claimed popular game of card poker was one of skill and not a form of gambling.

Tags : Gujarat High Court, Gambling, Poker



Supreme Court: Will Decide Only on Constitutional Vires of Triple Talaq, Not Polygamy(11.05.2017)

Supreme Court has started proceedings on Islamic practice of 'triple talaq' by making it very clear that it's only going to rule on constitutional val.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Polygamy, Triple Talaq



Arbitration: R-Infra Wins Rs. 2950 Cr Arbitration Award Against DMRC Over Airport Metro(12.05.2017)

Reliance Infrastructure (R-Infra) has won a Rs 2,950 crore arbitration award against Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) for alleged breach by the lat.....

Tags : Airport Metro, DMRC, Arbitration



Chattisgarh High Court: Additional Sessions Judge Has Jurisdiction to Award Compensation Under POSCO(15.05.2017)

Chattisgarh High Court has noted that Additional Sessions Judge trying cases under POCSO would have the same power as a Special Judge (POCSO) to awar.....

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Supreme Court: Will Decide Upon Issues of 'Polygamy', 'Nikah-Halala' At Appropriate Time(16.05.2017)

Supreme Court has rejected Centre’s plea to also decide validity of polygamy and nikah-halala but assured the issues will be kept open and 'decided by.....

Tags : Supreme Court, nikah-halala, polygamy



Supreme Court Notices Centre Over WhatsApp Privacy Policy(16.05.2017)

Supreme Court has said it was "concerned" whether the citizens' rights were being affected by WhatsApp's 2016 privacy policy and asked Centre what ste.....

Tags : Supreme Court, WhatsApp Privacy Policy



Power of rejection or refusal can be exercised by State Government after giving an opportunity of being heard(18.06.2019)

The challenge in present petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is to the order passed by the first Respondent which has been confirm.....

Tags : Personal hearing, Opportunity, Entitlement



Decision would not be open to interference by Writ Court, if provision of a statutory Rule is capable of two or more constructions and one construction has been adopted(24.07.2019)

In present case, the Respondent No. 1 filed Writ Petition in Calcutta High Court, challenging the impugned communication on the basis that, he was eli.....

Tags : Appointment, Direction, Legality



Kerala HC Orders Ban on Gatherings in Court Premises(26.07.2016)

Kerala HC has banned gatherings of any kind within and outside the high court premises and ordered State Police Chief to take action against such acti.....

Tags : Kerala HC, State Police Chief



NGT Imposes Rs 10 Lakh Fine on NBCC(27.07.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed fine of Rs 10 lakh on National Buildings Construction Corporation (NBCC) for causing air pollution and envir.....

Tags : National Green Tribunal , National Buildings Construction Corporation



CIC to School Boards: Record Corporal Punishment Data, Take Action(27.07.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has said that all school education boards must take note of cases of corporal punishment in their schools, form a.....

Tags : Central Information Commission , Corporal Punishment



Delhi High Court Terms CBSE's Scrapping of 'Moderation Policy' Unfair(23.05.2017)

Delhi High Court has termed CBSE's decision to scrap its 'moderation policy' as "unfair and irresponsible".

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Delhi High Court Directs CBSE to Continue its 'Moderation Policy' For Current Year(25.05.2017)

Delhi High Court has asked CBSE to continue its Moderation Policy that allows grace marks for difficult questions in Class 12 examinations for the cur.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Moderation Policy, CBSE



LCI 268th Report on Bail Provisions: Reduce Incarceration Period for Unconvicted Undertrials(25.05.2017)

Law Commission of India in its 268th report related to bail system, made significant suggestions to change bail provisions keeping in mind that poor p.....

Tags : Law Commission of India, bail provisions, 268th report



MPHC: Ensure Admission on Seats Reserved For State Domicile Students In Pvt Medical Colleges(29.05.2017)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed medical education authorities to ensure filling up of 50% seats reserved in private medical colleges for studen.....

Tags : Madhya Pradesh High Court, MP Autonomous Medical and Dental Post Graduate Colleges Admission Rules 2017



SEBI Tightens IPF Norms for Depositories(08.06.2016)

SEBI has observed that depositories can use the money in their investor protection funds (IPF) only to promote investor education and awareness progra.....

Tags : SEBI, IPF, Depositories



Ponty Chadha Shootout Case: SC Refuses to Hear Bail Plea of Sukhdev Singh Namdhari(09.06.2016)

Supreme Court has declined to entertain the bail plea of Sukhdev Singh Namdhari, accused in a 2012 shootout that killed liquor baron Ponty Chadha and .....

Tags : Supreme Court, Sukhdev Singh Namdhari, Ponty Chadha, Hardeep, Ponty Chadha Shootout Case



SC Notices Centre, Tamil Nadu, NPCIL Over CRZ Clearance to KKNPP Units 3-6(25.04.2017)

Supreme Court has ordered notice to Centre, Tamil Nadu Government and Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCIL) in an appeal filed by Poovulagin Nanb.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project



Kerala High Court: BSF Jawan’s Widow Entitled to Appointment on Compassionate Grounds(02.05.2017)

Kerala High Court has held a BSF Jawan’s widow to be entitled to appointment on compassionate grounds, despite delay in making proper applications.

Tags : Kerala High Court, BSF Jawan, Appointment



Supreme Court Seeks Centre's Reply on Upward Revision of Minimum Support Price (MSP)(03.05.2017)

Supreme Court has asked Centre to respond to suggestions, including upward revision of Minimum Support Price (MSP) for foodgrains, given by an NGO to .....

Tags : Supreme Court, Minimum Support Price



Allahabad High Court Upholds State's New Mining Policy Capping Lease Life to Five Years(03.05.2017)

Allahabad High Court has approved Uttar Pradesh Government new mining policy which provides for granting non-renewable leases for a period of only fiv.....

Tags : Allahabad High Court, Mining Policy



Delhi HC Says 'No' to Plea Seeking Order to Restrain MPs, MLAs From Taking Part in Poll Campaigns(03.05.2017)

Delhi High Court has said that it cannot pass any blanket order on a plea seeking to restrain sitting Members of Parliament and Legislative Assemblies.....

Tags : Delhi High Court , Poll Campaigns



Jharkhand HC Declares Ad Calling Applications For Graduate Teacher Posts 'Arbitrary'(17.05.2017)

Jharkhand High Court has quashed an advertisement issued by Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission inviting applications to Combined Graduate Trained Te.....

Tags : Jharkhand High Court, Graduate Teacher Posts



MP HC Asks DGP to Ensure Timely Submission of FSL, DNA Reports in Trial Courts(17.05.2017)

MP High Court has directed State Director General of Police (DGP) to ensure timely submission of reports pertained to FSL, DNA and handwriting examina.....

Tags : MP High Court, FSL, DNA Reports



Govt: Specified Notes Confiscated on or before 30.12.2016 Can be Deposited in Any RBI Branch(17.05.2017)

Govt has notified rules regarding deposit of Rs. 1000 and Rs. 500 Currency Notes confiscated on or before 30.12.2016 which makes it possible for enfor.....

Tags : Specified Bank Notes (Deposit of Confiscated Notes) Rules, 2017



SC Upholds State’s Power to Attach Properties of ‘Defaulting’ Financial Establishments(17.05.2017)

Supreme Court has upheld State's power to issue ad interim order u/s 3 of Tamil Nadu Protection of Interests of Depositors Act, 1997, attaching immova.....

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Delhi High Court: Arbitrator Cannot Lift Corporate Veil(17.05.2017)

Delhi High Court, while holding that an arbitral tribunal does not have power to lift corporate veil, has observed that mere failure of a corporate en.....

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ITAT, Bangalore: Payments in Foreign Currency For Travel Etc. Excludable From Export, Total Turnover(18.05.2017)

ITAT, Bangalore has held that payments made in foreign currency towards foreign travel, telecommunication expenses & ex-pat salary are excludable from.....

Tags : ITAT, Bangalore, Export, Total Turnover



Satisfaction of the Court is pre-requisite for appointment of a Revenue Officer as a Local Commissioner(19.07.2019)

By way of present petition filed under Article 227 of the Constitution of India, 1950, the Petitioners have challenged order, passed by the Court of l.....

Tags : Appointment, Revenue Officer, Legality



Appointment on compassionate ground cannot be granted, if criterion for showing compassion is missing(25.07.2019)

The prayer of the Petitioner for being appointed on compassionate ground has been rejected by a communication. The same is impugned in the instant wri.....

Tags : Compassionate appointment, Rejection, Legality



Bombay HC: Zero Tolerance for Height Norm Violations Near Airports(15.09.2016)

Bombay HC has said zero tolerance will be adopted for any kind of construction that comes up in violation of height regulations near both domestic and.....

Tags : Bombay HC, construction, Airports



Gujarat HC Issues Notice to US Firm on PIL Seeking Ban on Pokemon Go(15.09.2016)

Gujarat HC has issued notice to US-based developer of Pokemon Go on a PIL seeking ban on location based-augmented reality game in India for "posing da.....

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Delhi HC Directs Govt. to Stop Stubble Burning(15.09.2016)

Delhi HC has irked over growing menace of stubble burning in states like Haryana and Punjab, which is a major cause of air pollution in the national c.....

Tags : Delhi HC , Stubble Burning , air pollution



SC Asks Centre to Draft Scheme for Army Porters(15.09.2016)

SC has asked Centre to come up with a "considerate" scheme to regularise 12,000 civilian porters working with the Indian Army, saying they should "see.....

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SC Seeks Center, Election Commission's Views over Lifetime Ban on Convicted Politicians(15.09.2016)

SC has formally sought views of Centre and Election Commission on a public interest litigation demanding a lifetime ban on convicted politicians after.....

Tags : SC , Centre , Election Commission, Convicted politicians



USTPO Cancels Chennai Restaurant Chain, Aappakadai's Trademark 'Aachi'(16.09.2016)

Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, United States Patent and Trademark Office (USTPO), has cancelled Aappakadai's registration of trademark 'Aachi' in t.....

Tags : USTPO, Aachi, Trademark, Aappakadai



Apple Books Indian Patent for Portable Electronic Device for Photo Management(19.09.2016)

Apple Inc. has received a patent related to a portable electronic device for photo management in India.

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#GST Rollout: Govt Amends Provisions relating to Composition Levy under CGST & UTGST Act(29.06.2017)

Central Government has notified that manufactures of ice-cream, pan masala and tobacco cannot opt for composition levy under Central Good and Services.....

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SC: Two Indian Firms May Conduct Arbitration Outside India(26.08.2016)

Supreme Court has upheld Madhya Pradesh HC decision holding that two Indian firms, Sasan Power Ltd and North American Coal Corporation India Pvt Ltd.,.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Madhya Pradesh HC, Sasan Power Ltd., North American Coal Corporation India Pvt Ltd.



NGT: Uttarakhand Floods Not 'Act of God'(26.08.2016)

National Green Tribunal while rejecting GVK Group firm Alaknanda Hydro Power Company's contention that the 2013 cloudburst and floods in Uttarakhand w.....

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Bombay HC: Impotency Allegations against Husband Amounts to Cruelty(29.08.2016)

Bombay HC, while dismissing a wife's plea for restitution of conjugal rights, has ruled that allegations of impotency against husband amount to cruelt.....

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SC to States: Devise Plan to Curb Crashes(29.08.2016)

Supreme Court has asked the Road Transport Ministry to hold a meeting with State Governments and come out with a concrete action plan to reduce road c.....

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Bombay HC Allows Metro Rail to Cut 108 Mangrove Trees for BKC Station(14.06.2017)

Bombay High Court has permitted Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) to clear 108 mangroves to construct a station at Bandra-Kurla Complex (B.....

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GST Council: Composition Scheme Not Available to Manufacture of Ice-Cream, Pan Masala, Tobacco(20.06.2017)

Goods and Services Tax (GST) has decided to exclude manufacture of ice-cream, Pan Masala and Tobacco from the purview of Composition Levy Scheme under.....

Tags : Goods and Services Tax, Composition Scheme



CBEC Releases Draft Notification Amending Bill of Entry and Bill of Export Regulations(20.06.2017)

Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) has released draft notification amending Bill of Entry Regulations, 1976 and Bill of Export Regulations, 19.....

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Unless it is proved that, person to be penalized has intentionally implicated himself in use of false and incorrect materials, there can be no justification for penalty(25.07.2019)

The only issue involved in the present appeal by the Assessee is the levy of penalty under Section 114AA of the Customs Act, 1962. The Appellant prefe.....

Tags : Penalty, Imposition, Validity



Terms on which applications for compassionate appointment would be considered should be strictly adhered to and are subject to policy framed(06.09.2019)

The brief facts of the case are that, the Applicant is the daughter of Late Unnikrishnan K, who died in harness while working as Telecom Mechanic. The.....

Tags : Appointment, Compassionate ground, Entitlement



Court will exercise its power under Section 11(6)(a) of Arbitration Act, only where a party fails to act in accordance with appointment procedure agreed between parties(29.08.2019)

The present petition under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 challenges appointment of Mr. R.S. Baswana, District and Sessions .....

Tags : Appointment, Arbitrator, Legality



Application for waiver of pre-deposit is to be entertained as Petitioners were neither borrowers nor mortgagers or guarantors in respect of loan facility availed by principal borrower(11.10.2019)

The present petition is directed against an order passed by the Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal ('DRAT'), rejecting the Petitioner's application seek.....

Tags : Pre-deposit, Direction, Legality



If cheque amount with assessed cost and interest has been paid, proceedings can be closed even in absence of complainant(01.01.2019)

The complainant/Respondent No. 1 instituted a complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 ('Act') against the Petitioner on th.....

Tags : Proceedings, Cheque, Dishonour, Compounding thereof



Tribunal has discretion to grant waiver from pre-deposit by recording reasons which are not necessarily be detailed and exhaustive(07.11.2019)

The present writ petition filed by the Central Board of Trustees EPFO assails the order passed by the Employees’ Provident Fund Appellate Tribunal. Un.....

Tags : Pre-deposit, Waiver, Grant



To constitute an arbitration agreement, there has to be statement of claim containing a specific allegation about existence of an arbitration agreement by one party and non denial thereof by other par(22.10.2019)

Present petition has been filed by the Petitioner under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 for appointment of an Arbitrator. The.....

Tags : Dispute, Arbitrator, Appointment



Application for curbing media reporting of case can be moved in Court where it is pending(30.10.2019)

The Plaintiff has instituted present suit for (i) recovery of damages for defamation; (ii) restraining the Defendant from further defaming the Plainti.....

Tags : Defamatory allegations, Media reporting, Legality



Larger bench to determine issue on 'light' transport vehicle licence(11.02.2016)

Does one holding a licence to drive a light motor vehicles require an endorsement to drive a transport vehicle even it falls within the class of light.....

Tags : Driving licence, transport vehicle, lmv



No party has any vested right in the forum(05.02.2018)

Present revision application challenges the judgment made by the District Judge, (Appeal Court) allowing Civil Appeal instituted by Respondent Nos. 1A.....

Tags : Possession, Restoration, Bonafide need



A party claiming adverse possession must prove that, his possession is peaceful, open and continuous(01.02.2018)

In instant case, Defendant No. 2 is the Appellant against a confirming judgment. Plaintiff-respondent No. 3 instituted the suit for declaration of tit.....

Tags : Adverse Possession, Title, Right



General Manager being an authority higher to Disciplinary Authority can exercise power of Disciplinary Authority to impose penalty(08.01.2020)

Canara Bank and its functionaries have filed present appeals challenging the judgment of the Division Bench of the High Court, whereby the order of pu.....

Tags : Punishment, Imposition, Authority



Fact of family’s sustenance for long-time is sufficient to deny compassionate appointment(20.12.2019)

In present case, Petitioner seeks quashing of order passed by Respondent No. 2 vide which her case for compassionate appointment was rejected. The hu.....

Tags : Compassionate Appointment, Eligibility, Time period



If the delay in possession is due to Force Majeure, it cannot be claimed that the Corporate Debtor defaulted in delivering the possession.(22.01.2020)

The Respondents, in the present case, had booked an apartment in a residential project. The Corporate debtor had issued a joint allotment letter and e.....

Tags : Corporate Debtor, Possession



A candidate seeking appointment to a civil post cannot have an indefeasible right to appointment merely because of appearance of his name in merit list(15.01.2020)

In facts of present case, the candidates who were initially appointed as Lower Division Clerks and promoted as Upper Division Clerks/Head Clerks invok.....

Tags : Appointment, Eligibility, Right



Appellants cannot be deprived of absorption rights in Minority Welfare Department when their appointment is made prior to coming into force of Service Rules, 2001(06.05.2019)

Present appeals arise out of the judgment passed by the High Court by which the High Court held that, the appointment to the post of District Minority.....

Tags : Appointment, Legal right, Absorption



Marks given by Interview Committee are not subject to judicial review unless malafides or extraneous considerations are established(16.03.2020)

In present matter, aggrieved by the selection of the private Respondents No. 3 to 18 as Peon/Orderly/Chowkidar, the Petitioners have fled the instant .....

Tags : Appointment, Malafide, Proof



Averments set up by applicants are expected to be specifically denied by replying party, if there is no specific denial, then such an averment is deemed to have been admitted by the otherside(04.06.2018)

The Applicants have filed instant applications before present Court for the appointment of a sole Arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the J & K Arbitrat.....

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In case of default, Financial creditor either by itself or jointly with other financial creditor could file application for initiating CIRP against Corporate Debtor(07.11.2017)

The 'Financial Creditor'-Central Bank of India has filed the instant application under Section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 ('the Cod.....

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Insurer is liable to pay interest in case of delay beyond the timeline prescribed in Regulation(04.04.2019)

Present Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeks a writ of mandamus to Respondent No. 1- Life Insurance Corporation of India (LI.....

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DRAT cannot entertain appeal under Section 18 of SARFAESI Act without insisting on pre- deposit(02.03.2020)

The basic facts are that the Respondent No. 1 stood guarantee and mortgaged its property for repayment of loan availed by Respondent Nos. 4 and 5. The.....

Tags : Pre-deposit, Requirement, Entertainment, Appeal



Power under Section 482 of the CrPC cannot be exercised for upsetting concurrent findings of two courts below in absence of any perversity(13.03.2020)

The Petitioners have filed the present petition under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) with the prayers to allow the presen.....

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NGT Denies to Quash Approval Given to Vizhinjam Port(05.09.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has denied to quash the environment clearance granted to the Vizhinjam International Seaport Ltd, being developed by Ada.....

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SC Denies to Take Fresh Plea on Police Reforms(06.09.2016)

SC has refused to entertain a plea seeking a direction to the Centre, State Governments and the Law Commission for implementation of police reforms an.....

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Gujarat HC Notices Govt., Pokemon Go Developers(08.09.2016)

Gujarat HC has issued notices to State and Central Governments as well as the developer of location-based augmented reality game “Pokemon Go” on a Pub.....

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Bombay HC: Noise Troubles? Seek Compensation from Govt.(08.09.2016)

Bombay HC has said that citizens can claim compensation from the State if their complaints about noise pollution have gone unheard.

Tags : Bombay HC , noise, pollution



Kerala HC Orders Removal of Name of Divorced Husband from Passport(09.09.2016)

Kerala HC has asked Regional Passport Officer, Kochi, to consider an application filed by a Muslim woman who got divorced by her husband, seeking remo.....

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Bombay HC Notices Centre, State Over Amit Shah’s Public Meeting At Goa Airport(11.07.2017)

Bombay High Court has issued notices to Ministry of Civil Aviation, Chief Secretary of Goa and other respondent authorities in a petition that questio.....

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NGT Notice To Centre On Coal-Based Power Plant Near Delhi(13.07.2017)

National Green Tribunal has issued notice to Centre on proposed coal-based power plant in Khurja, Uttar Pradesh just 100kms from Delhi, which is alrea.....

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Recovery of interest on delayed period even though claimed after taking possession is maintainable(14.03.2019)

In facts of present case, Appellant-allottee has challenged the final order passed by Learned Member and Adjudicating Officer of MahaRERA Authority in.....

Tags : Delayed possession, Interest, Entitlement



Authority has complete jurisdiction to decide complaint in regard to non-compliance of obligations by the promoter(05.02.2019)

A complaint was filed under Section 31 of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 read with rule 28 of the Haryana Real Estate (Regulat.....

Tags : Delayed possession, Refund, Entitlement



Promoter is liable to pay interest to the complainant on failure to fulfil his obligation(28.02.2019)

A complaint was filed under section 31 of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 read with rule 28 of the Haryana Real Estate (Regulat.....

Tags : Delayed possession, Interest, Legality



NCLAT Sets Aside NCLT Order to Add MCA as Party in All IBC Cases and Company Petitions(26.05.2020)

National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has set aside an order of National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) which mandated the impleadment of the U.....

Tags : National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Party to IBC Matters



AP HC Initiates Contempt Action for Posting Abusive Social Media Posts Against Judges(27.05.2020)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has issued suo moto contempt notices to 49 persons, including a Member of Parliament and a former Member of Legislative Asse.....

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SC Agrees to Permit 30 Personnel from LG Polymers to Access the Chemical Plant(27.05.2020)

Supreme Court has agreed to permit 30 persons from LG Polymers access to the chemical plant wherein the Vizag Gas Leak Tragedy took place on 7th May, .....

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Delhi HC Sets Aside Invocation of Bank Guarantees Given by Tata Sponge Iron Ltd.(28.05.2020)

Delhi High Court has set aside the orders passed by the Ministry of Coal in 2012 and 2015 whereby the Ministry had decided to invoke the bank guarante.....

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Delhi HC Takes Suo Moto Cognizance of Newspaper Report on Handling of Dead Bodies(29.05.2020)

Delhi High Court has taken suo moto cognizance of a newspaper report which has highlighted the sad state of affairs in which the bodies of those who h.....

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Delhi HC Directs Delhi Govt to Set Up Help Desks for Distribution of E-Coupons for Food(29.05.2020)

Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Government to put up help desks with a computer at all 580 centres through which rations are distributed throu.....

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Appeal or revision cannot be dismissed solely on ground of failure to pre deposit maintenance amount(14.05.2019)

Petitioner impugns order whereby the Appellate Court has dismissed the appeal of the Petitioner on the ground that, Petitioner has failed to deposit t.....

Tags : Maintenance, Pre-deposit, Arrears



Rule 9 (1) (e) of Valuation Rules cannot be automatically applied to every import which has surface features of a turnkey contract(27.04.2020)

The dispute in present appeal relates to valuation under the Customs Act, 1962 of import of certain items made by the Respondent Steel Authority of In.....

Tags : Post importation, Duty, Levy



SC: Foreign Award Against Public Policy Not Enforceable(01.05.2020)

Supreme Court has held a foreign award unenforceable on the grounds of being opposed to the "foundational policy of Indian law and basic concept of ju.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Public Policy



SC Dismisses Plea by District Judge Challenging Appointment of Additional Judges(04.05.2020)

Supreme Court has dismissed a plea seeking quashing of Presidential Order dated 30th April, 2020 which appointed a "junior" as Additional Judge of the.....

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Delhi HC Directs Govt. to Ensure Corona Reports are Made Available Within 48 hours(05.05.2020)

Delhi High Court has asked the Aam Aadmi Party government to ensure that reports of novel coronavirus tests conducted on suspected patients are made a.....

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SC Dismisses Plea Challenging Salary Cut Orders of Police(06.05.2020)

Supreme Court has dismissed a plea seeking quashing of Government orders of salary cuts towards Police personnel. The Court has further noted that the.....

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Karnataka HC Asks State to Consider Recommendations Made in Survey Report Prepared by NLSIU(07.05.2020)

Karnataka High Court has asked the State government to consider the recommendations made in the survey report titled "Rapid Assessment of the Impact o.....

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Telangana HC Directs Greater Hyderabad's Municipal Corporation to File Report on Shelter Homes(11.05.2020)

Telangana High Court has observed that reports filed by Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) on shelter homes set up during the lockdown wer.....

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Karnataka HC Directs Govt to Inform Policy on Special Trains(11.05.2020)

Karnataka High Court has asked the State Government to place on record its policy laying down the manner in which all the migrant workers who wish to .....

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Transfer is an exigency of service and it is not in the domain of the Court to interfere with a transfer order unless it is malafide(17.06.2020)

Petitioner is a regular employee of Air India and was working in 2017 as a Senior Assistant General Manager (Commercial). Vide order dated 28.06.2017.....

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Delhi High Court Pulls Up State Government for Vacancies in Transport Department(17.09.2018)

Delhi High Court has pulled up the Delhi Government for the lack of recruitment in its transport department since 2008.

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Delhi High Court: Non-Joining of Public Witnesses Not Sufficient to Doubt Police Witnesses(22.07.2019)

Delhi High Court has ruled that merely non-joining of any public witness at the time of recovery of weapons does not raise doubt as to the truthfulnes.....

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Supreme Court: No Compromise Between Parties in Non-Compoundable Offences(24.07.2019)

Supreme Court has held that no permission can be granted to record the compromise between the parties in non-compoundable offences. The Court noted th.....

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Lok Sabha Passes Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Bill, 2019(25.07.2019)

Lok Sabha has passed the Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Bill, 2019 in a bid to save gullible investors from ponzi schemes. The Bill seeks to p.....

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Delhi HC Issues Notice in Plea Seeking Disclosure on Fee Hike Proposals of Private Schools(27.07.2020)

Delhi High Court has issued notice in a plea seeking a direction to be issued to the Directorate of Education to upload orders passed by them while ex.....

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Karnataka HC Issues Notice to Karnataka & Kerala Govternments Over Blocking of Border Checkpost(27.07.2020)

Karnataka High Court has issued notice to the Government of Karnataka and Government of Kerala on a Petition filed seeking opening of the Saradka bord.....

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Uttarakhand HC Directs State Govt. to Consider Paying 50% Minimum Support Price to Farmers(23.04.2020)

Uttarakhand High Court has directed the State Government to consider paying 50% Minimum Support Price for wheat to the farmers so as to address their .....

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SC: Industrial Policies Cannot be Hit by Doctrine of Promissory Estoppel(24.04.2020)

Supreme Court has held that the industrial policies or notifications cannot be hit by the doctrine of promissory estoppel. The Court was of the view t.....

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NGT Directs Constituting Team for Handling and Scientific Disposal of COVID-19 Waste(27.04.2020)

National Green Tribunal has directed constituting a high level task team at the national level, to supervise handling and scientific disposal of COVID.....

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Delhi HC Asks Govt to Check if Temporary Protection Officers Can be Appointed(27.04.2020)

Delhi High Court has asked the concerned authorities to consider whether temporary Protection Officers can be appointed, till regular appointments are.....

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SC: Non Joining Duty Vacancy Can't be Filled from Expired PSC Rank List(27.04.2020)

Supreme Court has held that Public Service Commission cannot advise any candidate to a Non-Joining Duty vacancy from an expired rank list, if such vac.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Supreme Court has held that Public Service Commission cannot advise any candidate to a Non-Joining Duty vacancy from an expired rank list, if such vacancy was reported after the expiry of the rank list.



SC Seeks Centre’s Reply on Transportation of Migrants to Their Homes(28.04.2020)

Supreme Court has sought to know from the Centre its plans on transporting stranded migrant workers to their home States.

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SC Grants Temporary Bail to Prisoner Who Tested Positive for COVID-19(18.05.2020)

Supreme Court has granted bail for two months to an undertrial in Jaipur jail, who has tested positive for COVID-19, to undergo proper treatment.

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SC Stays Telangana HC Order on Surrender of Post Graduate Medical Diploma Seats(18.05.2020)

Supreme Court has stayed Telangana High Court decision directing suspension of surrender of seats in post graduate diploma courses by medical colleges.....

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Delhi HC: Not Enough Done to Provide Free Ration to Poor(19.05.2020)

Delhi High Court has expressed its “disappointment” at Delhi government’s failure to comply with its orders to ensure free ration was available to all.....

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Delhi HC Directs SDMC to Deploy CRPF/Delhi Police Personnel to Man Barricades(19.05.2020)

Delhi High Court has directed the South Delhi Municipal Corporation to depute Central Reserve Police Force or Delhi Police personnel to man the barric.....

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Calcutta HC: Extra Realisation Due to Adverse Exchange Rate of Rupee Part of Export Turnover(20.05.2020)

Calcutta High Court has held that extra realisation made in rupees for export sale proceeds in foreign exchange due to adverse exchange rate of rupee .....

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Allahabad HC Issues Notice on Plea Against Use of 'Sodium Hypochlorite' as Disinfectant(20.05.2020)

Allahabad High Court has issued notices on a plea alleging that the State Government had been permitting the use of "Sodium Hypochlorite" as a disinfe.....

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Pre-deposit clauses to invoke arbitration struck down by Supreme Court as it makes arbitral process ineffective and expensive(11.03.2019)

In present case, the Respondent issued notice inviting tender for extension and augmentation of water supply, sewerage scheme, pumping station and sew.....

Tags : Arbitral process, Pre-deposit, Clause



Delhi High Court Seeks Centre, AAP Govt Stand on PIL Against Car Pooling Apps(05.07.2019)

Delhi High Court has sought response of the Centre and AAP Government on a request seeking action against car-pooling mobile apps like Quick Ride whic.....

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Supreme Court: Post Age-Relaxation Benefit, Candidates Cannot Shift to General Seats(05.07.2019)

Supreme Court has noted that a reserved category candidate cannot seek accommodation in or migration to general seat, after availing of the age relaxa.....

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Telangana High Court Asks State Government to Explain Steps tTaken to Retain Sports Quota(05.07.2019)

Telangana High Court has asked an explanation from the State Government for not issuing orders and the steps taken by it to retain the sports quota as.....

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Bombay HC Refuses to Pass Orders for Transport of Migrants to West Bengal(16.07.2020)

Bombay High Court has refused to pass directions facilitating movement of allegedly stranded migrant workers in the State of Maharashtra to West Benga.....

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AAR, Andhra Pradesh: Services Provided by TSCCL are Exempted Services(16.07.2020)

Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Andhra Pradesh has ruled that services provided by Tirupati Smart City Corporation Limited (TSCCL are exempted serv.....

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Ministry of Road Transport Notifies Norms for Temporary Registration Number of New Vehicles(17.07.2020)

Ministry of Road Transport has notified that driving a new vehicle with a temporary registration number written on a piece of paper and pasted on the .....

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Madras High Court: Police Complaints Authority not Authorized to Issue Directions to Register FIR(31.07.2019)

Madras High Court has ruled that the Police Complaints Authority was not authorized to issue directions to police for registration of FIR or further i.....

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SC: Mere Production of Laboratory Report that Sample Tested was Narcotics Cannot be Sufficient Proof(31.07.2019)

Supreme Court has ruled that mere production of a laboratory report that sample tested was narcotics cannot be sufficient proof under the Narcotic Dr.....

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Delhi High Court Rejects JNU Appointment Order of Linguistic Centre Chairperson(31.07.2019)

Delhi High Court has rejected an order of the Jawaharlal Nehru University appointing a Persian language professor as the chairperson of Linguistic Cen.....

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P & H HC Asks Centre to Reconsider Ban on Import of Used Ventilators(06.08.2020)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has asked the Centre to examine whether the use of imported refurbished ventilators can be permitted, suggesting a recon.....

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Reserve Bank of India Keeps Lending Rate Unchanged in the Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy(06.08.2020)

Reserve Bank of India has come out with the Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy whereby the key lending rate has remained unchanged. The Committee has kept rep.....

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NCLT Delhi Seeks Reply of Bhushan Steel's Monitoring Committee on Policy for Retirement(07.08.2020)

National Company Law Tribunal, Delhi has sought response from the Monitoring Committee of Bhushan Power & Steel Limited in relation to its retirement .....

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A former employee of a party to arbitration can be appointed as an arbitrator(03.01.2019)

Appellant-State issued a Letter of Acceptance to Respondent No. 1 for execution of a works contract for construction, operation and maintenance of Gur.....

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Mandatory pre-deposit is required to be deposited before Tribunal within 30 days for further benefits(26.05.2020)

Challenge in present appeal is to the order passed by learned Single Judge disposing off the petition granting 30 day's time to the appellant/petition.....

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Bombay High Court Directs State Government to Submit Details on Police Vacancies(06.08.2019)

Bombay High Court has issued a notice to the State Government seeking details of the current strength and vacancies in the State police.

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Andhra Pradesh High Court: Don’t Reduce Purchase of Green Power(07.08.2019)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has ordered the state power transmission firm to refrain from arbitrarily reducing the power it evacuates from renewable pro.....

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Delhi High Court Questions Government Over Same Legislators’ Nomination to Corporations(07.08.2019)

Delhi High Court has sought to know the Centre’s stand, the AAP government and the Assembly on a plea moved by BJP legislator Vijender Gupta seeking q.....

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NGT Pulls Up UP Authorities Over Solid Waste Report(09.08.2019)

National Green Tribunal has pulled up the Uttar Pradesh Government over a report filed by authorities pertaining to the compliance of solid waste mana.....

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Supreme Court Asks Delhi Government on Pollution Levels in Identified Hotspots(11.08.2020)

Supreme Court has asked the Delhi government to file a report on whether pollution levels at 13 identified hotspots in the national capital had reduce.....

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Delhi HC Directs Delhi Govt to Hold Negotiatons with Insurance Companies, Finalise Policy(13.08.2020)

Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Government to hold negotiations with the top 3 nationalised insurance companies in India- New India Insurance,.....

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SC Issues Notice in Plea Seeking Guidelines for Time-Bound Disposal of Clemency & Mercy Petitions(17.07.2020)

Supreme Court has issued notice in a plea seeking directions for issuance of guidelines on disposal of clemency/mercy Writ Petitions and resultant exe.....

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Karnataka HC Asks BCI If It Has Powers to Relax Requirements of Moot Courts, Internships(17.07.2020)

Karnataka High Court has directed the Bar Council of India (BCI) to clarify if it has powers to relax rules and if it has been exercised to allow Law .....

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Telangana High Court: Transport and Slaughter of Camels Illegal(20.07.2020)

Telangana High Court has observed that it is the duty of the State to ensure that camels are not being slaughtered in the name of "tradition".

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Delhi HC Directs Police to Take Steps to Take Down Photographs of Woman from Porn Website(20.07.2020)

Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Police to take immediate steps to take down the photographs of a woman which were posted on a pornographic web.....

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P&H HC: Conception of Pregnancy Post Tubectomy Not Medical Negligence(21.07.2020)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that the doctor performing tubectomy, at the time of child delivery, cannot be attributed medical negligence me.....

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Tripura HC Closes Plea on Plight of Minor Girl Who was Sold Due to Poverty of Family(21.07.2020)

Tripura High Court has closed the suo-moto Public Interest Litigations registered against the plight of a minor girl aged about 14 years, native of No.....

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Guidelines cannot be read as mandatory Rules to be adhered to in all circumstances or to take away all discretionary powers of transfer from the competent authorities(21.07.2020)

Present petition has been filed by the Petitioner, who is employed as a Sub-Inspector in CISF, presently at NLC, Barsingsar, Bikaner, for issuance of .....

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When investigation is faulty or is alleged to be unfair, Court has power to order further investigation suo motu(10.08.2020)

The Petitioners are accused charge sheeted for offences punishable under Sections 188, 447, 506(i) read with Section 34 of Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IP.....

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If Assessee has reasonable cause for non-filing of Income Tax Return, penalty is unsustainable(10.08.2020)

Present two appeals arise out of the orders passed by CIT(A), confirming penalty imposed under Section 271F of the Income-tax Act, 1961 ( IT Act) in r.....

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Bombay HC Directs State on Disposal of Bio Medical Waste(28.07.2020)

Bombay High Court has directed the State, Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation and the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board to ensure that the bio med.....

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#New Education Policy 2020 : Union Cabinet Approves National Education Policy 2020(30.07.2020)

Union Cabinet has approved National Education Policy, 2020 that proposes restructuring in higher education doing away with affiliation to the universi.....

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Delhi HC Dismisses PIL Challenging Delhi Govt.'s "Freebie Policy" Of Electricity, Water Subsidies(31.07.2020)

Delhi High Court has dismissed with costs a Public Interest Litigation challenging the Delhi Government's grant of electricity and water concessions, .....

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SC Acquits Man Accused of Selling Adulterated Haldi Powder(31.07.2020)

Supreme Court has acquitted a man accused of selling adulterated Haldi Powder while finally disposing a criminal case which started 38 years ago.

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Delhi HC Seeks Response on Plea Seeking Stay on Appointment of Delhi Minorities Commission Chairman(31.07.2020)

Delhi High Court has sought response of the Centre, Delhi government and the lieutenant governor on a plea seeking a stay on further appointment to th.....

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Madras HC Directs Re-Postmortem in Custodial Death Case Where Autopsy Completed in Night Hours(04.08.2020)

Madras High Court has directed the postmortem of a farmer in the Tenkasi district of the State, alleged to be a victim of custodial torture, to be con.....

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RTI does not override fiduciary relationship in mediation(24.11.2015)

The Central Information Commission held that though the Right to Information Act, 2005 would override the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, Sect.....

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If there is no stipulation in contract of forfeiture, there is no such right available to party to forfeit the sum(25.10.2017)

Present appeal is filed by the Plaintiff against the final judgment passed by the High Court of Madhya Pradesh, whereby the High Court dismissed the a.....

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A transfer would not be annulled, if the same is made in the ordinary course of business or in good faith and for valuable consideration(25.10.2017)

Present appeal is against the notice of the Official Liquidator and against the report of the One Man Committee constituted by this Court. It is only .....

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Organization has a right to change/re-change the promotion policy, adjust/readjust it according to the compulsions of the prevailing circumstances(25.10.2017)

The Applicants are working in RITES Ltd.-Respondent organization against the posts of Deputy General Manager (DGM) and Senior Deputy General Manager (.....

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While granting default bail/statutory bail under Section 167(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, condition of deposit of amount cannot be imposed(15.10.2020)

The original accused has preferred the present appeals, feeling aggrieved and dissatisfied with the impugned order, by which the High Court has releas.....

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Supreme Court: Lawmakers' Assets Known, Time to Talk of Income Source(13.09.2017)

Supreme Court has asked that why should aspiring lawmakers get "immunity" from disclosing their source of income, while hearing a petition that cited .....

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Calcutta High Court: Married Daughter Can Get Dead Parent's Job(14.09.2017)

Calcutta High Court has paved the way for married daughters to be recruited in government jobs on compassionate grounds should a parent die while in s.....

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Investment can’t be Written Off as Bad Debt if Project fails to Take Off: ITAT(12.10.2018)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT ) has given major setback to Aditya Birla Power Company Limited and held that investment in the project which fail.....

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Kerala High Court: Deposit of Minimum 20% Fine or Compensation Under Section 148 NI Act Necessary(16.08.2019)

Kerala High Court has ruled that there is no scope for exercise of discretion under Section 148 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 which empowers.....

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Supreme Court: Rich and Powerful Cannot Get Order for Early Disposal of Cases(21.08.2019)

Supreme Court has made it clear to the country's "rich and powerful" that their cases would not be accorded preference and it would not direct high co.....

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SC Issues Notice on Plea Seeking 8 Hours Shift in Police Force with Weekly Offs(25.08.2020)

Supreme Court has issued notice to Union Territory of Chandigarh, State of Punjab and State of Haryana in a special leave Petition seeking introductio.....

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Strict Quality Norms imposed for Solar Equipment and Components to restrict low quality Solar PV equipment in Indian market: Shri R.K. Singh(21.12.2017)

Minister of State (IC) for Power and New & Renewable Energy, Shri Raj Kumar Singh, in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today, informed that .....

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Prescription of qualification for a post is a matter of recruitment policy, judicial review cannot expand upon the ambit of prescribed qualifications to decide equivalence thereof(13.10.2020)

Present two Letters Patent Appeals arise from the judgment and order passed in writ petition, whereby the learned Writ Court, while holding that the c.....

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TRAI releases Draft "The Telecommunication Mobile Number Portability Per Port Transaction Charge and Dipping Charge (Amendment) Regulations, 2017"(18.12.2017)

1. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has today issued Draft "The Telecommunication Mobile Number Portability Per Port Transaction Charg.....

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TRAI releases "The Telecommunication Mobile Number Portability Per Port Transaction Charge and Dipping Charge (Amendment) Regulations, 2018 (03 of 2018)"(31.01.2018)

1. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has today issued "The Telecommunication Mobile Number Portability Per Port Transaction Charge and .....

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Conditions and manner of providing exit opportunity to dissenting shareholders(17.02.2016)

The Securities and Exchange Board of India notified the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) (Second .....

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Inauguration of ASEAN India Business and Investment and Expo, Promoting Mutual Trade and Investment, 22-23rd January, 2018(23.01.2018)

The ASEAN - India Business and Investment Meet and Expo was jointly inaugurated by Mr Suresh Prabhu, Hon'ble Minister of Commerce and Industry, India .....

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Budgetary support to Defence sector to remain government's priority(01.02.2018)

Ensuring adequate budgetary support to the Defence Sector will be the priority of the Government. Presenting the General Budget 2018-19 in Parliament .....

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Rationalisation of long term capital gains proposed, Revenue gain of about Rs.20,000 crores expected in the first year(01.02.2018)

The Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Shri Arun Jaitley today proposed to tax long term capital gains exceeding Rs.1 lakh at the rate of 10.....

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India Signs Financing Agreement with World Bank for US$ 63 Million for Tejaswini(28.02.2017)

A Financing Agreement for IDA credit of US$ 63 million (equivalent) for the "Tejaswini" Socio-Economic Empowerment of Adolescent Girls and Young Women.....

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Clarification regarding export policy of onions- Removal of Minimum Export Price (MEP) and Letter of Credit (LC)(26.02.2018)

DGFT has received representations from exporters of onions stating that Customs is not allowing export of onions without LC(Letter of Credit) despite .....

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Medical Council of India (MCI) proposal to amend the Screening Test Regulations 2002, approved by Health Ministry(13.02.2018)

A common National Entrance Exam viz. National Eligibility cum Entrance Test has been made mandatory for admission to all medical courses in the countr.....

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173rd meeting of ESI Corporation held ESIC vision 2022 approved in principal target of covering 10 crore workers till 2022 New Hospital at Bhubneshwar and Raigarh Sanctioned(20.02.2018)

Many important decisions were taken in 173rd meeting of ESI Corporation under the Chairmanship of Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar, Union Minister of State .....

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Regulation of E-Cigarettes(27.03.2018)

As per a report prepared by WHO, Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (also known as e-cigarettes) emits nicotine, the addictive component of t.....

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Government of India issues clarification regarding requirement for furnishing of Country-by Country Report under Section 286(4) of Income Tax Act, 1961(26.03.2018)

In keeping with India's commitment to implement the Recommendations of the 2015 Final Report on Action 13, titled "Transfer Pricing Documentation and .....

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Refund of IGST on Export-Extension of date in SB005 alternate mechanism cases and clarifications in other cases(23.03.2018)

CBEC has issued Circular No 5/2018-Customs dated 23-02-2018 which provided for an alternative mechanism with officer interface to resolve invoice mism.....

Tags : Refund, IGST, Export, Date, Extension



SC Asks Government to Expedite Appointment of Members to NGT(17.08.2020)

Supreme Court has directed the Central Government to expedite the process of appointment of Judicial and Expert Members to the National Green Tribunal.....

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Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Seeking Postponement of NEET/JEE 2020(17.08.2020)

Supreme Court has dismissed a plea seeking the postponement of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) and Joint Entrance Examination (JEE),.....

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Bombay HC Directs Mumbai Police Commissioner to Constitute SIT into Death Due to Police Brutality(18.08.2020)

Bombay High Court has directed the Mumbai Police Commissioner to form a Special Investigation Team of two officers within 24 hours to investigate the .....

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P &H HC Upholds College's Decision to Not Admit Candidate to 'Sponsored Category' Vacancy(19.08.2020)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has upheld the decision of a medical college refusing admission of a “general category” candidate into vacancies of “spo.....

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Karnataka HC Directs State to Place on Record SOP for Disposal of Used PPE Kits(19.08.2020)

Karnataka High Court has directed the State Government to place on record Standard Operating Procedure or Guidelines issued for disposal of used Perso.....

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Delhi HC Allows PETA And FIAPO to Participate in Survey Conducted by Animal Welfare Board(20.08.2020)

Delhi High Court has allowed People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) and Federation of Indian Animal Protection Organisations to participat.....

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Gujarat HC Urges State to Make Appointments to RERA Appellate Tribunal(21.08.2020)

Gujarat High Court has urged the State Government to expedite the process of appointing members as well as the Chairperson to the Gujarat Real Estate .....

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An Empowered Expert Committee to select ten private and ten public institutions of Eminence(12.03.2018)

University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued / notified enabling regulatory architecture in the form of UGC (Declaration of Govt. Educational Institu.....

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Government Revises Model Concession Agreement for PPP in Major Ports(08.03.2018)

In order to make port projects more investor friendly and make investment climate in the Major Port sector more attractive, the Government has approve.....

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Mere inclusion of candidate in a selection list does not confer upon them a vested right to appointment(07.10.2020)

In facts of present case, on 27 January 2013, a notice was published in the newspapers for filling up 523 vacancies for the post of ‘Constable (Execut.....

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Regulations framed by MCI relating to conditions of service of Professors in Medical Colleges shall prevail over Service Rules framed by State(28.08.2019)

The controversy in present Appeals is regarding reservations to be applied for appointment by direct recruitment to the posts of Professor in Medical .....

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'Ten times penalty' prescribed for deficit stamp duty cannot be mechanically imposed(17.09.2020)

The Appellant by present appeals challenges the judgment of learned Single Judge of the High Court dismissing the Writ Petition of the Appellant as we.....

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India signs 200 million US Dollar Loan Deal with World Bank for National Nutrition Mission (POSHAN Abhiyaan) for 315 districts across all states/UTs(07.05.2018)

The Government of India signed a loan deal worth $ 200 million with the World Bank today for the National Nutrition Mission (POSHAN Abhiyaan). The loa.....

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Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) releases 'Report on Activities for the year 2017'(07.05.2018)

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has today released a Report on Activities for the period 1st January, 2017 to 31st December, 2017. The Re.....

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Centre Extends Validity of Driving Licences, Registrations, Fitness Certificates & Permits(25.08.2020)

Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has extended the validity of documents like driving licenses, permits and registration that expired since 1st .....

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Allahabad HC Remarks on Re-Imposing of Lockdown to Curb COVID-19(26.08.2020)

Allahabad High Court has reiterated its concerns over the spike in COVID-19 cases in the State and remarked that re-imposing a Lockdown may be the onl.....

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Delhi HC Issues Guidelines to Streamline Medical Post Graduate Entrance/Admission Process(27.08.2020)

Delhi High Court has issued directions/ guidelines to the Medical Counselling Committee to streamline the Post Graduate Entrance/Admission Process.

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SC: Central Govt. has Authority to Impose 'Quantitative Restrictions' on Import(27.08.2020)

Supreme Court has observed that the Central Government has the authority to impose quantitative restrictions by an order under Section 3(2) of the For.....

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SC: Pleas of Title and Adverse Possession Cannot be Advanced Simultaneously(27.08.2020)

Supreme Court has observed that plea of title and adverse possession cannot be advanced simultaneously and from the same date.

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SC Issues Notice on Plea Seeking Uniform Education Policy to Avoid Discrimination(28.08.2020)

Supreme Court has issued notice in a plea seeking for directions to the Union to formulate a uniform education policy in every State in order to curb .....

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SC: Presumption 'Possession Follows Title' Arises Only Where No Definite Proof of Possession(28.08.2020)

Supreme Court has observed that the presumption based on the maxim 'possession follows title' that possession must be deemed to follow title, arises o.....

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Government gives financial support to senior citizens through various schemes(20.03.2018)

The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment is implementing a Central Sector Scheme of Integrated Programme for Older Persons (IPOP) since 1992 with .....

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Delhi HC Directs Center to Provide 'Firm Timeline' for Appointments to PMLA Appellate Tribunal(31.08.2020)

Delhi High Court has asked the Central Government to file an affidavit indicating the status of appointments at the Appellate Tribunal, PMLA. The Cour.....

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Delhi HC Issues Notice in Modification Plea Seeking Extension of Deadline for Public Comments(01.09.2020)

Delhi High Court has issued notice in a modification plea seeking a direction to be issued to the Central Government to further extend the deadline fo.....

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SC Holds Distribution Companies Liable to Pay Compensatory Tariff to Adani Power Rajasthan Ltd(01.09.2020)

Supreme Court has repelled the challenge made by a group of power distribution companies from Rajasthan against the approval of compensatory tariff fo.....

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Gujarat HC: All Women Entitled to Compete for Posts Earmarked for General Category(03.09.2020)

Gujarat High Court has stated that all women, irrespective of whether they belong, or do not belong, to the reserved category are entitled to compete .....

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Allahabad HC Dismisses Plea Against Appointment of Additional Advocates General(03.09.2020)

Allahabad High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation contending that there can be only one Advocate General in a State and that appointment.....

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Delhi HC Directs Govt to Consider as Representation Plea for Process of Health Data Management(04.09.2020)

Delhi High Court has directed the Central Government to consider as representation a plea challenging the process adopted by the concerned authority f.....

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CSR expenditure during 2014-2015(03.05.2016)

The Minister of Corporate Affairs released figures on expenditure towards Corporate Social Responsibility activities between 2014 and 2015. A grand to.....

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National Health Policy, 2017 approved by Cabinet Focus on Preventive and Promotive Health Care and Universal access to good quality health care services(16.03.2017)

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in its meeting on 15.3.2017, has approved the National Health Policy, 2017 (NHP, 20.....

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Suresh Prabhu launches digital platform for MSME Exporters(17.04.2018)

Commerce and Industry Minister, Suresh Prabhu at the launch of FIEO Global Linker, a digital platform for MSME Exporters.

The Minister of .....

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Land used for quarrying is not covered by term ‘commercial site’ and therefore not exempted from applicability of Kerala Land Reforms Act(30.09.2019)

The width and amplitude of the expression 'commercial site' in Section 2(5) and Section 81(1)(q) of the Kerala Land Reforms Act, 1963, falls for consi.....

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Evidence of attorney is acceptable, where the affairs of a party are looked after by an attorney or a close family member(26.10.2020)

Present civil revision petition has been preferred by the Petitioner-tenant against the orders passed by the Authorities below ordering his ejectment .....

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Rules are constitutionally valid as framed with an object to curb filing of frivolous public interest litigations or petitions with oblique motive at initial stage itself(11.11.2019)

The Petitioner, who is a practising Advocate of present Court has filed present writ petition under the head of 'Public Interest Litigation'. The cas.....

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Married daughters are eligible to seeking benefit of compassionate appointment(15.12.2020)

Petitioner in present petition has challenged the order denying appointment on compassionate ground on the death of her father on the score that she i.....

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Punjab and Haryana High Court Directs State to Demolish Illegal Constructions Near Chandigarh Airport(29.08.2019)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the State Government to demolish the illegal structures built within 100 meters of the Chandigarh Internati.....

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DHC: Merely Because Postal Notice was Unserved, Inference of Non-Appearance Cannot be Drawn(30.08.2019)

Delhi High Court(DHC) has ruled while remanding an industrial dispute back to the Industrial Tribunal that the aim and objective of the Industrial Dis.....

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Delhi High Court Rejects Plea to Restrain BSES Power from Carrying Out Digging Work in Sainik Farms(30.08.2019)

Delhi High Court has refused to entertain a plea seeking directions to restrain BSES Rajdhani Power Limited from carrying out digging work for laying .....

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SC Dismisses Review Petition Seeking Postponement of Exams(07.09.2020)

Supreme Court has dismissed the review Petition against order dismissing pleas to postpone NEET-JEE exams scheduled in September, 2020.

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Delhi HC Orders Government to review Cadre Restructuring of Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force(08.09.2020)

Delhi High Court has passed an order directing the Government to review its cadre restructuring exercise pertaining to the General Duty Cadre and the .....

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SEBI Rejects Appointment of 2 Shareholder Directors of NSE(09.09.2020)

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has rejected the reappointment of two long-time shareholder directors on the board of the National Stock.....

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Petition for police protection under Section 482 of CrPC is not maintainable(11.01.2021)

The Petitioner Company was running a Factory at Ranipet and it had employed nearly 146 persons to carry on with its operations. Certain demands were r.....

Tags : Pending dispute, Police protection, Entitlement



NGT: Measure, Display Noise Level Prescribed for Aircraft at Delhi Airport(20.09.2019)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked the Delhi International Airport Limited to measure and display the prescribed noise levels for aircraft at the.....

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Karnataka HC Directs Registration of Suo-motu PIL for Disposal of Criminal Cases Against MP's/MLAs(21.09.2020)

Karnataka High Court has directed the Registrar General of the Court to register a suo-motu Petition, in view of the directions issued by the Supreme .....

Tags : Karnataka High Court, Disposal of Criminal Cases Against Legislators



Calcutta HC Directs State to Disclose Progress in Appointments of Chairperson/Members(22.09.2020)

Calcutta High Court has directed the Secretary, Women and Child Development and Social Welfare Department as well as the Judicial Secretary to submit .....

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SC Orders Status Quo on Raising Capital Over Shares Held by Mistry's in Tata Sons(23.09.2020)

Supreme Court has ordered status quo against Mistry firms and Shapoorji Pallonji Mistry on raising capital against security of their shareholding in T.....

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SC Upholds Categorization of Prisoners for Temporary Release Due to Covid-19(23.09.2020)

Supreme Court has dismissed the National Alliance for People's Movements plea challenging the decision of the High Power Committee in Maharashtra to c.....

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Rejection of policy must be made in a reasonable time in consonance with good faith standards(16.02.2018)

In facts of present case, the Appellant along with his wife and son obtained housing loan of Rs. 30,00,000 in the month of September, 2008 from the Re.....

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Arbitral process could be interfered under Article 226/227 of the Constitution by the High Court only in exceptional circumstances(06.01.2021)

In facts of present case, on 13th February, 1991, Respondent No. 1 entered into a contract with the Appellant to manufacture and supply bricks. The af.....

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Acceptance of the offer must be absolute and unqualified and cannot be conditional(05.01.2021)

Present appeal is against a common Judgment and Order passed by the High Court confirming a Judgment and Order of the Additional Senior Civil Judge, a.....

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No penalty can be levied, when the violation is technical and venial(06.01.2021)

Present is an appeal filed by the assessee directed against the order of the Commissioner of Income Tax-(A) [CIT (A)] passed under Section 250 of the .....

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P&H HC: Complainant Not Satisfied Can't be Sole Ground for Rejecting Cancellation Report(10.09.2020)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that where the complainant was not satisfied, cannot be the sole ground to discard the cancellation report and .....

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Delhi HC Disposes of Plea Opposing National Health Data Management Policy's Consultation(10.09.2020)

Delhi High Court has disposed of a Petition challenging the consultation process for the National Digital Health Mission: Health Data Management Polic.....

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Delhi HC Directs District & Sessions Judge to Fill Up Vacant Posts Expeditiously(10.09.2020)

Delhi High Court has directed a District & Sessions Judge to fill the vacancies in its Court pertaining to the posts of Senior Judicial Assistants and.....

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Supreme Court Inquires if Convicted Netas Should Get Lifetime Poll Ban(11.09.2020)

Supreme Court has asked the Centre to respond to a new prayer in a pending Public Interest Litigation seeking a life ban on politicians convicted of h.....

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Delhi HC: Accused has Right to Oppose Police Plea for Extension of Time for Investigation(14.09.2020)

Delhi High Court has ruled that an accused has a right to be heard to oppose an application for extension of time for completion of investigation accr.....

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P&H HC: Submit FIR Details Against All Serving Police Officers in the State(14.09.2020)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has asked for details of the First Information Reports registered against all serving police officers in the State of Pu.....

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Imposition of anti-dumping duty on subject goods(07.05.2018)

Whereas, in the matter of import of 'Jute Products' namely, Jute Yarn/Twine (multiple folded/cabled and single), Hessian fabric, and Jute sacking bags.....

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MNRE issues National Wind-solar Hybrid Policy(14.05.2018)

The Policy provides framework for promotion of large grid connected wind-solar PV hybrid system A scheme for new hybrid projects under the policy is a.....

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Boost to Ease of Doing Business in Petroleum and Natural Gas Sector(11.04.2018)

In line with the Government initiative of ease of doing business, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approva.....

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Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on IDBI Bank Limited(11.04.2018)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, through an order dated April 09, 2018, a monetary penalty of Rs. 30 million on IDBI Bank Limited (the ban.....

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India Signs MOU With World EXPO 2020 Dubai(10.04.2018)

India and World Expo 2020 signed participants contract today for India's pavilion in the prestigious World Expo 2020 held once in 5 years. The contrac.....

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Supreme Court: Non Recovery of Weapon of Assault not Fatal to Prosecution Case Always(23.09.2019)

Supreme Court has ruled that a prosecution case cannot be disbelieved merely because the weapon of assault or the bullet was not recovered.

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Scope of judicial Review Limited: Supreme Court on Appointment of Judges(24.09.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that scope for judicial review in appointment, posting and transfer of judges was “severely limited” and “interference in s.....

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Supreme Court Clarifies Plaintiff can Claim Title to Property Based on Adverse Possession(27.09.2019)

Supreme Court has clarified that a Plaintiff can claim title to the property based on adverse possession. The Court further observed that the plea of .....

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RBI Cuts Repo Rate from 5.40% to 5.15%(04.10.2019)

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has lowered its key lending rate or the repo rate by 0.25 per cent — from 5.40 per cent to 5.15 per cent in its fourth bi-.....

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Supreme Court Stays Gujarat High Court Order on Pre-Import Conditions(07.10.2019)

Supreme Court has agreed to hear the Central Government’s plea against a Gujarat High Court order quashing government notification which permitted the.....

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SC Directs Centre to Speed Up Implementation of Waiver of Compound Interest on Loan Instalments(15.10.2020)

Supreme Court has directed the Central government to speed up the implementation of waiver of compound interest on instalments of loans up to Rs 2 cro.....

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Government seeks explanation from Facebook over reports of data sharing without explicit consent(07.06.2018)

Recently there are media reports claiming that Facebook has agreements which are allowing phone and other device manufacturers' access to its users' p.....

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Investment in the units of an infrastructure investment trust (InvIT) by sponsor CIC-NDSI(07.06.2018)

In order to enable Systemically Important Core Investment Companies (CIC-NDSI) to act as a sponsor of InvITs, it has been decided to permit CIC-NDSIs .....

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Commerce Minister Releases Strategy Paper on Computer Software and Electronics Exports(24.05.2018)

The Union Minister for Commerce & Industry Suresh Prabhu releasing the strategy paper & business plan of India's Computer Software & ITeS and Electron.....

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Government’s startup initiatives inviting much interest(20.07.2016)

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry revealed that 728 applications have been received thus far by the Ministry through the Startup India portal.

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Invitation for Counter Proposals/Revised Proposals in Furtherance of the Revised Proposal Submitted by PACL Ltd. Dated July 03, 2018(10.07.2018)

The Hon'ble Supreme Court vide its order dated February 23, 2018 in Civil Appeal No. (s) 13301/2015 inter alia decided that the sale of the properties.....

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Second Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2017-2018(07.06.2017)

On the basis of an assessment of the current and evolving macroeconomic situation at its meeting today, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to.....

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Split of position of Chairperson and Managing Directors in listed companies(24.07.2018)

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), based on the recommendations of Kotak Committee on Corporate Governance, has amended the SEBI (List.....

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MoU with UK for Improving Public Transport System(23.07.2018)

The Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with United Kingdom for seeking help in improving overall public transport system in the.....

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Amendments to Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20 - Extension to Integrated Goods and Service Tax (IGST) and compensation Cess exemption under EOU scheme till 01.10.2018 - regd(07.06.2018)

In exercise of powers conferred by Section 5 of FT (D&R) Act, 1992, read with Paragraph 1.02 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-20, as amended from tim.....

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Cabinet approves MoU between India and Viet Nam on Joint issue of postage stamp(13.06.2018)

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has been apprised of the joint issue of a postage stamp between Department of Posts.....

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Confiscation proceedings are in nature of civil proceedings and standard of proof is preponderance of probabilities(09.01.2020)

The Petitioner has filed the present petition, impugning an order passed by the Financial Commissioner, whereby the appeal preferred by the Petitioner.....

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Parties may waive the applicability of Section 12(5) of A&C Act by way of an express agreement in writing after the disputes have arisen(28.01.2021)

The Petitioner has filed the present petition under Sections 14 and 15 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 ('A&C Act'), seeking that the man.....

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RBI to Banks: Connect All New Floating-Rate Home, Auto Loans to Repo from October(05.09.2019)

RBI has made it essential for banks to link all new floating-rate loans for housing, auto and MSMEs to external benchmark like repo from October 1, a .....

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Bombay High Court Criticizes Goa Police for Posing with Mother Accused of Abandoning her New-Born(11.09.2019)

Bombay High Court has heavily criticized some of the police officials of the Goa Police for posing in front of the media with a mother arrested for al.....

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NGT Levies Cost of 5 Crore on Mumbai Industrial Development Corporation for Polluting Water Body(12.09.2019)

National Green Tribunal has levied a cost of Rs 5 crores on Mumbai Industrial Development Corporation for causing pollution by discharging industrial .....

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SC Grants Time to Centre, RBI to File Affidavit to Bring on Record Policy Decisions on Grievances(05.10.2020)

Supreme Court has granted a week's time to the central government, the Reserve Bank of India, the Indian Banks Association and the individual banks to.....

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Gujarat HC: Legislature Conferred Precedence of POCSO Act Over SC/ST Act(08.10.2020)

Gujarat High Court has ruled that the comparative analysis of provisions of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989.....

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Delhi HC Approves Insurance Policy to Implement CM Advocates Welfare Scheme(08.10.2020)

Delhi High Court has approved the insurance policy decided by the Delhi Government, with the assistance of the Bar Council of Delhi, to implement the .....

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Procedure to be followed by nominated agencies importing gold/ silver/ platinum under the scheme for 'Export Against Supply by Nominated Agencies'(23.07.2018)

1. Circular no. 27/2016-Customs dated 10.06.2016 was issued providing for a simplified procedure in view of non-applicability of warehousing provision.....

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Partial Credit Enhancement to Corporate Bonds(18.05.2017)

1. Please refer to paragraph 21 (a) of the Guidelines on Partial Credit Enhancement to Corporate Bonds by Banks annexed to the circular DBR.BP.BC.No.4.....

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Launch of Operation Clean Portal by Finance Minister, Shri Arun Jaitley(16.05.2017)

Operation Clean Money Phase I: 18 lakhs persons identified; More than 9.72 lakhs taxpayers submitted online responses for 13.33 lakh accounts involvin.....

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Cabinet approves accession to WIPO Copyright Treaty, 1996 and WIPO Performance and Phonograms Treaty, 1996(04.07.2018)

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the proposal submitted by Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, M.....

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Mere failure to enclose a copy of Notification could not be a ground for denial of relief(23.01.2020)

The Appellant, during the year 1993 imported 96 tons of the chemical "Acetic Anhydride" under three Bills of Entry through the Inland Water Container .....

Tags : Import, Demand, Legality



Entire waiver of pre-deposit for filing appeal before DRAT under Section 21 of the Recovery of Debts and Bankruptcy Act, 1993 is impermissible(16.02.2021)

The Appellant is before present Court assailing the order whereby the High Court has permitted Respondents No. 1 and 2 to prosecute the appeal before .....

Tags : Pre-deposit, Waiver, Legality



Cabinet approves Repositioning of North Eastern Council(13.06.2018)

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the proposal of Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER.....

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Application for setting aside the sale can be made only after deposit of purchase money(25.02.2020)

Present civil appeal is filed by the Appellants, aggrieved by the judgment and order passed in Letters Patent Appeal by the High Court. It is contende.....

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Limitation Period for filing application seeking appointment of arbitrator is governed by Article 137 of Limitation Act, 1963(10.03.2021)

The present appeal is against impugned orders allowing Application for appointment of Arbitrator. Appeals raise two important issues for consideration.....

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Bombay High Court: Son Cannot Resist Transfer of Power Connection to Father(15.10.2019)

Bombay High Court has while granting relief to an aggrieved father directed the electricity department to transfer the power connection of a flat at P.....

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NCLAT Halts Bhushan Power Sale to JSW Steel(15.10.2019)

National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has directed the Enforcement Directorate to release the attached properties of Bhushan Power and Steel and di.....

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Supreme Court Clarifies Execution of Power of Attorney Cannot Transfer Title to Grantee(16.10.2019)

Supreme Court has clarified that GPA sales and SA/GPA/WILL transfers are not legally valid modes of transfer and they do not convey title and do not a.....

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Delhi HC Seeks EC's Reply on Plurals Party's Plea Seeking Common Symbol to Contest Bihar Polls(27.10.2020)

Delhi High Court has sought the response of the Election Commission of India (ECI) on a plea filed by the newly formed political outfit, Plurals Party.....

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Delhi HC Directs Adoption of Measures Against Child Porn Content to Social Media Platforms(27.10.2020)

Delhi High Court has passed an order directing intermediaries i.e social media platforms to take all effective measures available with them to ensure .....

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Delhi HC Pulls Up AAP Over Funds for Hiring Judicial Support Staff(28.10.2020)

Delhi High Court has pulled up the Aam Aadmi Party Government for making the subordinate judiciary “run from pillar to post” to get funds sanctioned f.....

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Compassionate employment cannot be granted after a lapse of reasonable period(09.04.2021)

The Respondent requested the Appellants to appoint her son in the place of his father who was missing since 2002 which was rejected. Aggrieved thereby.....

Tags : Compassionate appointment, Entitlement, time period



Karnataka High Court Stops Appraisal of EIA Report(24.09.2020)

Karnataka High Court has directed that even if a Final Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report is filed by Bengaluru Development Authority for ap.....

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ITAT, Delhi Allows Exemption to Association of State Road Transport Undertaking(29.09.2020)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), New Delhi has allowed the exemption under Section 11 and 12 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 to Association of State .....

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Punjab & Haryana HC Restrains Schools from Levying Transport Charges During Online Classes(29.09.2020)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has restrained schools situated in areas within its jurisdiction from charging transport fees from students.

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#Major Changes Implementing From Today: No Physical Verification of Motor Vehicles Documents(01.10.2020)

Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has amended Motor Vehicles Rules 1989, easing commuter convenience by digitising documents including maintenan.....

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#Major Changes Implementing From Today: Use of Mobile Phones Only for Route Navigation(01.10.2020)

Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has amended Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, so as to allow drivers to use mobile phones only for route navigation .....

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#Major Changes Implementing From Today: Buying Television Sets Becomes Expensive(01.10.2020)

Open cell panels will attract 5% import duty from 1st October, 2020 with the Government saying that the one-year duty exemption expiring at the end of.....

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Refund of IGST on export of goods on payment of duty-Clarification in case of SB003 errors and extension of date in SB005 and other cases using officer Interface for rectification of errors-reg(18.07.2018)

1. It may be recalled that in circular 15/2018-Customs dated 06.6.2018, CBIC has provided for the resolution of SB003 error in certain cases through t.....

Tags : Goods, Export, Refund



SC: Powers of Review Cannot be Exercised as Inherent Power or Appellate Power(04.11.2020)

Supreme Court has observed that the powers of review under Section 114 read with Order 47 Rule 1 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 cannot be exerci.....

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MP HC Denies Anticipatory Bail to Man Accused of Posting Vulgar Pictures of Dr. Mohan Bhagwat(06.11.2020)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has denied to grant the benefit of Anticipatory Bail to a man accused of posting the vulgar photograph of the Rashtriya Sway.....

Tags : Madhya Pradesh High Court, Man Accused of Posting Vulgar Pictures of Dr. Mohan Bhagwat



SC: Time Limit Stipulation Mandating DM to Deliver Possession of Secured Asset Only Directory(06.11.2020)

Supreme Court has held that time limit stipulation in Section 14 of the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Secur.....

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SC Puts Hold on International Award Directing Antrix Corporation to Pay Compensation(06.11.2020)

Supreme Court has put on hold an international award which had directed Antrix Corporation, to pay compensation to Bengaluru-based startup "Devas Mult.....

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Bombay HC Issues Notice on Plea Seeking Transfer of Probe to CBI Alleging Harassment(09.11.2020)

Bombay High Court has heard the writ petition filed by Hansa Research Group against Mumbai police and officers of the crime branch for allegedly haras.....

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Delhi Court Orders Deportation of 8 Foreigners During Pendency of Revision Against Their Discharge(09.11.2020)

Delhi Court has ordered for deportation of 8 Kazak nationals related to Tablighi Jamaat while a revision petition against their discharge is pending b.....

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A person ineligible under Section 29A of IBC would not be permitted to propose a compromise or arrangement under Section 230 of the Companies Act, 2013(15.03.2021)

In present case, by its judgment, the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal held that, a person who is ineligible under Section 29A of the Insolvenc.....

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HP High Court Denies Bail to Husband Accused of Posting Nudes of Wife(29.10.2020)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has denied the benefit of Anticipatory Bail to a Husband accused of posting and uploading nude photographs of his wife in .....

Tags : Himachal Pradesh High Court, Husband Accused of Posting Nudes of Wife



SC Stays Police Summons to Delhi Resident for FB Post Against West Bengal Government(29.10.2020)

Supreme Court has stayed a direction to a Delhi resident accused of making an 'objectionable' Facebook post against West Bengal Government, to appear .....

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Patna High Court Calls for Action Taken Report from Bihar Government Within 4 Weeks(30.10.2020)

Patna High Court recently asked the State Government to file a status report regarding filling up the posts of Sub-Inspectors and Constables in the St.....

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P&H HC Asks for Details on FIRs Registered Against Serving Police Officers(30.10.2020)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has asked for details of the First Information Reports registered against the serving police officers of all ranks in th.....

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Bombay HC Extends All Interim Orders Relating to Eviction, Demolition & Dispossession(30.10.2020)

Bombay High Court has directed extension of all interim orders relating to eviction, demolition and dispossession by the High Court as well as subordi.....

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SC: Police Presence During Test Identification Makes Statements Fall Within Ban of S. 162 CrPC(30.10.2020)

Supreme Court has held that when the Test identification parades are held in police presence, the resultant communications tantamount to statements ma.....

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Amendments Proposed to Central Motor Vehicles Rules, Fastags and Vehicle Tracking System to be Made Mandatory for All National Permit Commercial Vehicles Driving License(17.07.2018)

Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has notified draft amendments to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, making FASTags and Vehicle Tracking System .....

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Provisions of compassionate appointment are applicable upon employees of the District Rural Development Agency(05.05.2021)

The writ Petitioner had challenged an order whereby claim for grant of compassionate appointment under the U.P. Recruitment of Dependents of Governmen.....

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Competition Commission of India (CCI) issues order against South Asia LPG Company Pvt. Ltd. (SALPG) for abuse of dominant position for terminalling services at Visakhapatnam Port(11.07.2018)

The case primarily concerned access to upstream LPG terminalling infrastructure at Vishakhapatnam Port, which comprises several components viz. unload.....

Tags : Order, Issuance, Abuse, Dominant position



MP HC: Export Ban on N95 Masks/PPE Kits Not Violation of Right of Trade/Business(15.10.2020)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that ban of export in respect of KN95 Masks, Personal Protective Equipment Kits and other products does not amount.....

Tags : Madhya Pradesh High Court, Export Ban on N95 Masks/PPE Kits



SC Grants Interim Relief Against Displacement to Govt. Teacher Appointments(16.10.2020)

Supreme Court has allowed by way of interim reprieve to teachers in a scheduled District in Jharkhand to continue in service and not be displaced by t.....

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P&H HC Repels Challenge Against Pre-Deposit Condition for Appeal Under Section 43(5) Of RERA(19.10.2020)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has repelled the challenge against the constitutionality of the condition for pre-deposit prescribed under Section 43(5).....

Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, Pre-Deposit Condition for Appeal



Kerala HC Grants Certificate for Appeal to SC While Quashing Appointment of District Judge(20.10.2020)

Kerala High Court has upheld a judgment setting aside the appointment of a District Judge on the ground that, at the time of issuing the order of appo.....

Tags : Kerala High Court, Appointment of District Judge



Kerala HC Acquits 4 RSS Workers Accused in Political Murder Case(22.10.2020)

Kerala High Court has acquitted 4 RSS workers in a political murder case, remarking that seriousness of the crime by itself cannot be taken as a facto.....

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Gauhati HC Issues Notice on PIL for Appointments to National Council for Transgenders(22.10.2020)

Gauhati High Court has issued notice in a public interest litigation seeking issuance of directions to the Centre for taking "immediate and effective .....

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Government takes several policy measures like fixing MSP, imposition of stock holding limits and creation of a buffer stock to check continuous price fall and stabilize sugar prices(25.07.2018)

Department of Food & Public Distribution deputes officials for making periodic visits to sugar factories for monitoring implementation of policy inter.....

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Airports to have GI Product Stalls: Suresh Prabhu, Logo and Tagline for Geographical Indications Launched(01.08.2018)

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Suresh Prabhu launched the logo and tagline for the Geographical Indications (GI) of India in New Delhi today.....

Tags : Airports, GI Product, Stalls



No Proposal for Removal of Creamy Layer for OBCs(02.08.2018)

The Government has implemented the 'creamy layer' concept in pursuance of the Hon'ble Supreme Court's order in the case of Indra Sawhney and others et.....

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Pending RTI Applications(01.08.2018)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has informed that 23,978 second appeals/complaints are pending as on 26-07-2018. No data is maintained in respect.....

Tags : RTI Applications, Pendency, Speedy disposal, Steps



SC: Power to Transfer Petition Invoked When Subsequent Petition Seeks Divorce or Judicial Separation(09.11.2020)

Supreme Court has held that a power to transfer the petition under Section 21A of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 can be invoked only when the subsequent.....

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Gujarat HC Quashes Sedition Case Against Journalist Who Reported on Possible Change in Leadership(09.11.2020)

Gujarat High Court has quashed a sedition case registered against a Journalist Dhaval Rajnikant Patel for allegedly publishing a report on a possible .....

Tags : Gujarat High Court, Journalist Who Reported on Possible Change in Leadership



Madras HC Orders Anna University to Fill Up Teaching Posts by Regular Appointments(11.11.2020)

Madras High Court has rapped the Anna University for giving "scant regard" to the UGC and AICTE guidelines and functioning at the strength of temporar.....

Tags : Madras High Court, Filling Up of Teaching Posts



AAR, Gujarat: GST Applicable on One-Time Long Term Lease Premium Payable by Jinmangal Corporation(11.11.2020)

Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Gujarat has ruled that Goods and Service Tax (GST) is applicable on one time long term lease premium payable by Jin.....

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Madhya Pradesh High Court Refuses to Quash FIR Against Ekta Kapoor(12.11.2020)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has refused to quash the First Information Report registered against Ekta Kapoor, Managing Director of ALT Balaji, in connec.....

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P&H HC Asks DGP Whether Surveillance Reports Continuously Reviewed(17.11.2020)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has asked the Directors-General of Police (DGP) of Punjab, Haryana and Union Territory Chandigarh to specify as to wheth.....

Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, Surveillance Reports



Bombay HC Allows Export of Pending Consignment of Onions with Valid Shipping Bills(22.10.2020)

Bombay High Court has allowed export of onions for which shipping bills were presented and generated prior to 10:28 pm on September 14, 2020 the same .....

Tags : Bombay High Court, Export of Onions



Allahabad HC Seeks Notification of Rules for Appointment of E-Court Employees(23.10.2020)

Allahabad High Court has directed the State Government to notify the Rules for appointment of e-Court employees in the High Court, within three weeks,.....

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Delhi HC: Indian Army's Rule of Spousal Postings Not Mandatory, Subject to Availability of Vacancies(26.10.2020)

Delhi High Court has held that the Indian Army's Rule on "Spousal Postings" is not mandatory and is subject to availability of vacancies for both spou.....

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Singapore Arbitral Tribunal Injuncts RIL-Future Group Deal in Plea by Amazon(26.10.2020)

Singapore International Arbitration Tribunal has injuncted Reliance Industries Ltd.'s acquisition of some Future Group entities for Rs 24,713 Crores o.....

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Supreme Court Stays Contempt Proceeding Against Ex-CM Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank(26.10.2020)

Supreme Court has stayed the Contempt proceedings initiated by Uttarakhand High Court in the case concerning alleged non-payment of rents by former Ch.....

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SC Stays Operation of Madhya Pradesh HC Order Restraining Physical Poll Campaigns(26.10.2020)

Supreme Court has stayed the order of the Madhya Pradesh High Court imposing conditions in conducting physical gatherings by political parties for cam.....

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A judgment may be open to review if there is a mistake or an error apparent on the face of the record(06.08.2020)

Present Review Petition has been preferred by the original writ Petitioner seeking review of the order passed by present Court in writ petition which .....

Tags : Review, Jurisdiction, Powers



No penalty could be levied on an assessee for a mere technical venial breach(11.06.2021)

Present appeal arises out of the order by the learned Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals), in the matter of imposition of penalty under Section 272A(.....

Tags : Penalty, Imposition, Legality



Postponement of provision relating to TDS (Section 51) and TCS (Section 52) of the CGST / SGST Act 2017(26.06.2017)

With the objective of ensuring smooth rollout of GST and taking into account the feedback received from the trade and industry regarding the provision.....

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Safeguard duty on Solar cells whether or not assembled in modules or panels(13.08.2018)

1. Vide notification No. 1/2018-Customs (SG), dated the 30th July, 2018, safeguard duty has been imposed on Solar cells whether or not assembled in mo.....

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Andhra Pradesh High Court Issues Stay Order on Polavaram Works Days After Giving Nod(08.11.2019)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has imposed stay orders on a petition against the government’s decision to reverse tendering by cancelling the Polavaram Hyd.....

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Kerala HC Dismisses PIL Seeking Probe Into Air Crash Occurred at Calicut International Airport(18.11.2020)

Kerala High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation filed by a lawyer seeking a probe into air crash that occurred at the Calicut Internation.....

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SC Asks MoEF to Issue Appointment Letters to Incumbent Members of NGT(18.11.2020)

Supreme Court has directed Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change that appointment orders be issued to the incumbent judicial and technica.....

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IBBI Amends Regulations Related to Corporate Insolvency Proceedings(19.11.2020)

Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) amended Regulations relating to corporate insolvency proceedings which came to be known as the Insolve.....

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Kerala HC Directs EC to Get Declaration from Candidates About Support from Coalition(19.11.2020)

Kerala High Court has directed the Election Commission (EC) to obtain a written declaration from candidates about the support from a coalition in orde.....

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SC Issues Notice on Challenge to Judgement Quashing Preventive Detention Under COFEPOSA Act(20.11.2020)

Supreme Court has issued notice in a special leave petition filed by the Union of India challenging a Kerala High Court judgment which quashed the pre.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Preventive Detention Under COFEPOSA Act



Imposition of VAT on petrol and diesel(01.08.2018)

Union Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan has said that Article 279A (5) of the Constitution provides that Goods and Services.....

Tags : VAT, Imposition, Petrol and diesel



Oral Hearing in respect of anti-circumvention in respect of anti-dumping duty imposed on the imports of "Jute Sacking Bags/Sacking Cloth" in originated or exported from Bangladesh(06.08.2018)

1.With reference to the subject stated above, this is to inform you that Shri Sunil Kumar, Additional Secretary & Designated Authority will hold an Or.....

Tags : Anti-circumvention, Oral Hearing, Imports



New Defence Production Policy(06.08.2018)

In the Budget Speech 2018, Government has announced that it will bring out an industry friendly Defence Production Policy 2018 to promote domestic pro.....

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"Seventeen States/UTS Have Imposed Complete Ban on Use of Polythene Bags": Minister(08.08.2017)

"As per the provisions of Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016, the generators of waste have been mandated to take steps to minimize generation of pla.....

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Union Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi launches National Scholarship Portal Mobile App(13.09.2018)

Union Minister for Minority Affairs Shri Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi launched the country's first "National Scholarship Portal Mobile App" (NSP Mobile App) he.....

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Allocation of preferential export of sugar to USA under TRQ for the year 2018-19(13.09.2018)

1. In exercise of the powers conferred under Paragraphs 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby allo.....

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One time relaxation for regularisation and issue of EODC for exports made prior to imports where Advance Authorisation issued for import of Natural Rubber/Silk(13.09.2018)

1. In exercise of powers conferred under paragraph 1.03 and 2.58 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby g.....

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Adjudicating Authority would not have power to modify the Resolution Plan which the CoC in their commercial wisdom have approved(21.06.2021)

Present is an Application filed by the Resolution Professional under Section 30(6) of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC), seeking approval.....

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State financial corporation's rights impeded by right of workers to wages in insolvency(07.08.2015)

The right of a state financial corporation under Section 29 of the State Financial Corporations Act, 1959 is subject to rights of workers of the compa.....

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Existence of reasons must be seen in impugned order itself and cannot be supplemented by a subsequent affidavit(01.08.2018)

The Registrar of Co-operative Societies, exercising power under Section 67A of the Goa Cooperative Societies Act, 2001 appointed two directors to the .....

Tags : Appointment, Suo motu power, Validity



Litigants cannot directly approach High Court by overlooking jurisdiction of Central Administrative Tribunal(13.07.2020)

The legal controversy that arises for consideration is the maintainability of the present petition before present Court. Petitioner successfully quali.....

Tags : Appointment, Legality, Jurisdiction



When non-payment of tax is not due to fraud, collusion, wilful misstatement or suppression of facts, penalty cannot be imposed(30.06.2021)

The Appellant is engaged in providing construction of residential complex services. During the course of audit of the records, for the period 2012-201.....

Tags : Penalty, Imposition, Validity



#Budget2019: Government Raises TDS Threshold on Interest on Deposits(01.02.2019)

Union Finance Minister Piyush Goyal has announced increase in TDS threshold on interest on post office and bank deposits from Rs. 10,000/- to Rs. 40,0.....

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RBI Policy: Interest Rates Unchanged, GDP Growth Forecast Lowered(06.12.2019)

Reserve Bank of India has released its fifth bi-monthly monetary policy statement for 2019-20 in which the Monetary Policy Committee, decided to keep .....

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Delhi High Court Junks PIL Seeking Advance Declaration of Intention to Enter Post-Poll Alliances(11.12.2019)

Delhi High Court has rejected a Public Interest Litigation seeking directions to the Centre, AAP Government and Election Commission to ensure there ar.....

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Kerala HC: Investigation or Arrest under Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act to be Conducted Only by SPO(30.11.2020)

Kerala High Court has held and clarified that any investigation or arrest under the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956 has to be conducted only by.....

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Bombay HC: Allegations Against Police Officer Would Not Incite Action Against Government(01.12.2020)

Bombay High Court has ruled that allegations levelled against a police officer that he is involved in criminal activities and publishing news report r.....

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Tax authorities are entitled to grant stay on deposit of amounts lesser than twenty percent of the disputed demand(02.05.2022)

Present writ petition has been filed challenging the orders passed by Respondents No.1 and 2, without considering the submissions made by the Petition.....

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Proceedings under the SARFAESI Act cannot be continued against corporate debtor, once the CIRP is initiated and the moratorium is ordered(18.05.2022)

Present appeal challenges the judgment passed by the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Principal Bench, New Delhi ( “the NCLAT”), thereby dismi.....

Tags : Sale, Assets, Corporate Debtor



1984 Anti-Sikh Riots: Top Court Accepts SIT Report(02.12.2019)

Top Court has taken on record a confidential probe report filed by a Special Investigation Team on 186 cases of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. The SIT was .....

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Supreme Court Permits Additional Terminal at Agra Airport(05.12.2019)

Supreme Court has restrained the Airports Authority of India from plying additional aircraft from the Agra airfield. However the Court allowed the AA.....

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SC Refuses to Entertain PC George MLA's Plea to Postpone Kerala Local Body Polls(08.12.2020)

Supreme Court has refused to entertain a petition filed by Kerala Member of Legislative Assembly, PC George seeking the postponement of local body pol.....

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ITAT: No Tax Applicable on India-Singapore Tax Treaty(08.12.2020)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has held that no tax applicable on the shipping income of foreign vessels under the India-Singapore Tax Treaty.

Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, India-Singapore Tax Treaty



SC: Affixing of COVID-19 Posters Can be Done Only Under Direction from Competent Authority(09.12.2020)

Supreme Court has held that affixing of COVID-19 posters outside the homes of patients can be done only if there is a direction from the competent aut.....

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Karnataka HC Directs State to Make Statement on Appointment of Nodal Officer(10.12.2020)

Karnataka High Court has directed the State Government to make a statement before the court on 21st December, 2020, on whether it is willing to appoin.....

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Equation of posts and equation of pay are matters primarily for the executive government and expert bodies like Pay Commission and not for the Courts(29.06.2022)

Present writ petition is directed against the order of the Maharashtra Administrative Tribunal, Mumbai dismissing Original Application. The two petiti.....

Tags : Appointment, Equal pay, Entitlement



Supreme Court Stays Bombay High Court’s Order Quashing Letters Rogatory Issued in Coal Import Case(09.01.2020)

Supreme Court has quashed Bombay High Court’s decision to quash all letters rogatory sent by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence investigating bil.....

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Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Bangalore: Delay in Furnishing Audit Reports is Mere Technical Breach(09.01.2020)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Bangalore has held that the delay in furnishing audit reports results only in the technical venial breach which does no.....

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Delhi High Court: Only Spouse or Children of Person in Coma Can be Appointed as His Legal Guardians(10.01.2020)

Delhi High Court has held that if a person is in coma, only the spouse or the children of that person can be appointed as a legal guardian, who would .....

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SEBI Penalises NDTV Over Non-disclosure of Loan Terms(30.12.2020)

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has imposed a penalty of Rs. 5 Crores on New Delhi Television Ltd (NDTV) for not disclosing information .....

Tags : Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has imposed a penalty of Rs. 5 Crores on New Delhi Television Ltd (NDTV) for not disclosing information on loan agreements with Vishvapradhan Commercial (VCPL) to public shareholders.



J&K HC Strikes Down Clauses of Jammu and Kashmir Excise Policies(30.12.2020)

Jammu and Kashmir High Court has struck down certain clauses of the Jammu and Kashmir Excise Policies for the year 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-20 as bei.....

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Road Transport Ministry Extends Deadline for Mandatory Use of FASTag(31.12.2020)

Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has extended the deadline for 100% collection of toll charges on the National Highway (NH) network through FAS.....

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Total period for which management of educational institution can be taken over cannot exceed five years(04.07.2022)

The management of the educational institution run by the Petitioner-Society was taken over for a period of two years pursuant to an order passed under.....

Tags : Appointment, Administrator, Time period



Expression "District Magistrate" and the "Chief Metropolitan Magistrate" under Section 14 of the SARFAESI Act includes Additional District Magistrate and Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate(27.07.2022)

The borrower has preferred the present appeal against impugned judgment and order passed by the High Court, by which, the Division Bench of the High C.....

Tags : Powers, Inclusion, Jurisdiction



SC: Practice of Affixing Posters Outside Residence of COVID19 Patients Creates Stigma(02.12.2020)

Supreme Court has observed that the practice of conspicuously affixing posters outside the residence of COVID19 positive patients creates stigma and o.....

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MCA Relaxes Additional Fees and Extension of Last Date of Filing of CRA-4(03.12.2020)

Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has notified relaxation of additional fees and extension of the last date of filing of CRA-4 (form for filing of c.....

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Madras HC Takes Suo Motu Cognisance of Pollution of Amravathi River(03.12.2020)

Madras High Court has taken suo-motu cognisance of a news report about pollution of the Amaravathi River, and directed the District Legal Services Aut.....

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Allahabad HC Imposes Cost on Plea for Speedy Disposal of Bail Application Not Filed(04.12.2020)

Allahabad High Court has dismissed a Criminal Writ plea with a cost of Rs. 10,000/- which was filed seeking a direction for speedy disposal of the bai.....

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Kerala HC: Rent Control Court Has Power to Condone Delay Under Section 5 of Limitation Act(07.12.2020)

Kerala High Court has held that a Rent Control Court has the power to condone delay under Section 5 of the Limitation Act, 1963.

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Delhi HC Directs RBI to Reconsider Jindal Steel and Power Ltd Application(07.12.2020)

Delhi High Court has remanded to the Reserve Bank of India, an application by Jindal Steel and Power Ltd (JSPL) to transmit $300 million to its wholly.....

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Delhi HC Directs RBI to Reconsider Jindal Steel and Power Ltd Application(07.12.2020)

Delhi High Court has remanded to the Reserve Bank of India, an application by Jindal Steel and Power Ltd (JSPL) to transmit $300 million to its wholly.....

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Court has jurisdiction to extend the time that was initially fixed by it for doing an act(29.07.2022)

Present application moved on behalf of the Petitioners under Section 151 of Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC) seeking prayer for enlarging time for .....

Tags : Deposit, Time, Extension



Delhi HC Shuns Moral Policing by Internal Committee in Cases of Sexual Harassment at Workplace(21.12.2020)

Delhi High Court has held that the jurisdiction of Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) established under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (.....

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Delhi HC Shuns Moral Policing by Internal Committee in Cases of Sexual Harassment at Workplace(21.12.2020)

Delhi High Court has held that the jurisdiction of Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) established under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (.....

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SC: Mere Offer of Refund Does Not Disentitle Flat Buyers from Claiming Compensation(22.12.2020)

Supreme Court has observed that the flat purchasers are not disentitled from claiming compensation merely because the developer offered an exit option.....

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Bombay HC: Possession of Skin of Dead Cows or Bullocks Not an Offence(22.12.2020)

Bombay High Court has ruled that there is no prohibition for the possession of skin of dead animals and in absence of such prohibition; no offence wou.....

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SC Dismisses Plea Against Consecutive Reservation of Panchayat President Posts in Kerala(24.12.2020)

Supreme Court has dismissed a plea which challenged the reservation notification issued by the State Election Commission for local body heads on the g.....

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No penalty can be imposed without proving the role of person being charged(03.08.2022)

The issue in present appeal is whether penalty of Rs. 10 lakhs has been correctly imposed on the Appellant under Section 112(b) of the Customs Act, 19.....

Tags : Penalty, Imposition, Legality



RBI Orders Large Co-Op Banks to Report Exposures Above Rs 5 Crore(28.12.2019)

Reserve Bank of India has directed large Co-operative Banks to report all exposures of Rs 5 Crore and more to the Central Repository of Information on.....

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Supreme Court Takes Suo Moto Action on 'Remediation of Polluted Rivers'(14.01.2021)

Supreme Court has taken suo moto cognizance on the issue of "remediation of polluted rivers". The Court has observed that one of the major causes of w.....

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Allahabad HC: Marital Status of Daughter Cannot be Ground for Rejecting Compassionate Appointment(15.01.2021)

Allahabad High Court has clarified that marital status of a daughter alone cannot be the ground for rejecting her application for compassionate appoin.....

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MCA Issues Clarification on Holding of Annual General Meeting Through Video Conferencing(15.01.2021)

Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has issued Clarification on the holding of annual general meetings (AGM) through video conferencing (VC) or anothe.....

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Delhi HC Refuses to Issue Notice on Plea Against Whatsapp’s New Privacy Policy(18.01.2021)

Delhi High Court has said that it will not issue notice in the Petition against Whatsapp application and its contentious updated privacy policy, obser.....

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There must be a level of infirmity greater than ordinary in a Tribunal's order to justify interference of High Court under Articles 226 and 227 of Constitution(02.04.2024)

The present appeal arises out of the final judgment passed by High Court by which the High Court dismissed the appeal filed by the Appellant. The moot.....

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Equal penalty can be imposed only in a case where the duty has not been paid or short paid by reason of collusion or any willful mis-statement or suppression of fact(19.04.2024)

Present appeal is directed against order-in-original wherein the Appellant challenged only imposition of penalties of Rs. 68,74,072 imposed under Sect.....

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SC Upholds Quashing of Criminal Proceedings Against Man Possessing 'Indian Flap Shell Turtle'(11.12.2020)

Supreme Court has upheld a Kerala High Court quashing criminal proceedings under Wild Life Protection Act, 1972 against a man for hunting and possessi.....

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SC Refuses to Entertain Plea Seeking Action Based on Vohra Committee Report(11.12.2020)

Supreme Court has dismissed as withdrawn a plea which sought for acting on the recommendations of the Vohra Committee Report of 1993 on the nexus betw.....

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SC: Closure Report Cannot be Filed Merely Because Investigation Not Possible(15.12.2020)

Supreme Court has observed that a closure report cannot be filed merely on the ground that the investigation was not possible as the informant had not.....

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SICC Sets Aside SIAC Award in Case of Gokul Patnaik v Nine Rivers Capital Ltd(16.12.2020)

Singapore International Commercial Court (SICC) has dismissed an application to introduce new evidence on foreign law and to set aside Singapore Inter.....

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SC: Excluding Married Daughter from Seeking Benefit of Compassionate Appointment is Unconstitutional(16.12.2020)

Karnataka High Court has held that excluding a married daughter from consideration for appointment on compassionate ground is unconstitutional.

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SC Grants Interim Protection from Arrest to Ekta Kapoor on FIR Against Objectionable Content(17.12.2020)

Supreme Court has granted protection from arrest to film/TV producer Ekta Kapoor in relation to a First Information Report registered by Anapurna Poli.....

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Demand of reversal of cenvat credit cannot be upheld, as Rule 9(1)(bb) of the Cenvat Credit Rules is not applicable(07.03.2022)

Present appeal has been filed by Ineos Styrolution (India) Ltd. against demand of reversal of cenvat credit, interest and imposition of penalty under .....

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Once the party admits, the same need not be proved by the department(17.05.2024)

The Appellant filed the Bill of Entry for clearance of the goods declared as "Copper Clad Laminates-AL grade" classified under CTH 7474102100. The goo.....

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RBI Implements ‘Positive Pay’ System for Cheque Transactions(31.12.2020)

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has implemented ‘Positive Pay’ system for cheque transactions above Rs 50,000, to enhance security and reduce instances of.....

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Delhi HC Issues Notice on RBI Appeal Against Order on Transfer to Mauritius Subsidiary(04.01.2021)

Delhi High Court has issued notice to Jindal Steel and Power Ltd (JSPL) on an appeal by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) against an earlier order of th.....

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Delhi HC Rejects Plea of Central Armed Police Forces Aspirant(04.01.2021)

Delhi High Court has rejected a plea by an aspirant of the Central Armed Police Forces, reiterating that the opinion of doctors of the Armed Forces sh.....

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Delhi HC: Unconscious Possession of Firearms Not to Attract Arms Act, 1959(05.01.2021)

Delhi High Court has reiterated that "unconscious possession" of firearms would not attract the rigours of the Arms Act, 1959 while hearing a criminal.....

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Bombay HC Allows Transgender to Contest Polls as Woman Candidate(06.01.2021)

Bombay High Court has allowed a transgender to contest village panchayat polls as a Woman candidate, noting that Transgender Persons (Protection of Ri.....

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Bombay HC: Conviction in Non-Compoundable Case Can't Be Set Aside by HC(07.01.2021)

Bombay High Court has held that the High Court while exercising the inherent powers under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 cannot s.....

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Appointment of arbitrator can be challenged only in circumstances that give rise to justifiable doubt as to his independence or impartiality(04.06.2024)

Present Petition is filed under Section 11(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, ('the Act, 1996') seeking appointment of a sole Arbitrato.....

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Supreme Court: Long Continuous Possession by Itself Cannot be Termed as Adverse Possession(16.01.2020)

Supreme Court has reiterated that long and continuous possession by itself cannot be termed as adverse possession to perfect title within the meaning .....

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Supreme Court Approves Project for Goa International Airport(17.01.2020)

Supreme Court has passed an Order paving the way for construction of the International Airport at Mopa, Goa. The Court has issued directions to the Na.....

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Karnataka High Court Imposes Cost on Police Officers for Registering FIR Under Section 66A of IT Act(17.01.2020)

Karnataka High Court has directed two police officers to pay a cost of Rs. 10,000 each for registering a First Information Report under Section 66 (A).....

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Central Administrative Tribunal, Chandigarh Quashes Appointment of Director General of Police, Punjab(20.01.2020)

Central Administrative Tribunal, Chandigarh has quashed the appointment of Dinkar Gupta as the Director-General of Police, Punjab.

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SC Issues Notice on PIL Seeking Direction to Central Govt to Appoint Members of Law Commission(25.01.2021)

Supreme Court has issued notices to the Union of India on a Public Interest Litigation seeking for a direction to the Central Government to appoint th.....

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MCA Notifies Procedure for Disposal of Application for Conversion of Public Company into Private(27.01.2021)

Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has notified the procedure for disposal of application for conversion of a public company into private in case of .....

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MCD is empowered to remove any illegal and unauthorised construction even if it happens within the four corners of a house/flat(09.07.2024)

Present writ petition has been filed by the petitioner-cooperative society seeking a direction to the Respondent no.1/MCD to conduct a survey and insp.....

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Gujarat HC Allows Expenses Incurred on Donation Made Through Banking Channel for Scientific Research(05.02.2020)

Gujarat High Court has allowed expenses incurred on donations made through Banking Channel for Scientific Research Purpose.

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RBI Keeps Repo Rate Unchanged(07.02.2020)

Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee has kept the key policy rate unchanged while admitting that inflation was on a rising trajectory th.....

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SEBI Penalizes Future Corporate Founder and Co-Founder for Insider Trading(04.02.2021)

Securities and Exchange Board of India has penalized Future Corporate Resources Pvt Ltd, Kishore Biyani and Anil Biyani, founder and co-founder of Fut.....

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SC: Corporate Debtor Only Offering Security by Pledging Shares Not a Financial Creditor(04.02.2021)

Supreme Court has held that if a corporate debtor has only offered security by pledging shares, without undertaking to discharge the borrower's liabil.....

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ITAT, Allahabad: No Tax Applicable on Interest Income Linked to Power Plant(04.02.2021)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Allahabad has held that the no tax is applicable on the interest income linked with the power plant set up as it.....

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SC Declines Petition Challenging Privacy Policy for Whatsapp Business Accounts(05.02.2021)

Supreme Court has declined to entertain a petition by Confederation of All India Traders against the new privacy policy for business accounts of socia.....

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Madras HC Issues Notice on Plea Seeking GST Exemption for Incorporated Members' Clubs(07.01.2021)

Madras High Court has issued notice to Central Government and the Central Board of Direct Taxes in Petition seeking exemption for members' club in an .....

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SC: Constitutional Courts Cannot Expand Judicial Review Powers(08.01.2021)

Supreme Court has said that Constitutional Courts cannot expand their judicial review powers to become decision-making authorities.

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SC Issues Notice on Plea Seeking Removal of Govt. Control over Appointment(08.01.2021)

Supreme Court has issued notice on a Petition filed by Jamiat Ulema-I-Hind seeking directions to remove the Government control over the appointment of.....

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SC Issues Notice on Plea Seeking Removal of Govt. Control over Appointment(08.01.2021)

Supreme Court has issued notice on a Petition filed by Jamiat Ulema-I-Hind seeking directions to remove the Government control over the appointment of.....

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SC Issues Notice on Plea Seeking Removal of Govt. Control over Appointment(08.01.2021)

Supreme Court has issued notice on a Petition filed by Jamiat Ulema-I-Hind seeking directions to remove the Government control over the appointment of.....

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SC Issues Notice on Plea Seeking Appointment of Full-Term Member for National Commission for SC/ST(11.01.2021)

Supreme Court has issued notice on a plea seeking appointment of full-term Chairman, Vice-Chairman and other members of the National Commissions for S.....

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Cabinet apprised of jointly issue of postage stamps between India and Canada(30.08.2017)

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi was informed today that India and Canada have mutually agreed to jointly issue a set of.....

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Competition Commission of India imposes penalty upon Esaote S.p.A and Esaote Asia Pacific Diagnostic Pvt. Ltd. for abusing dominant position(27.09.2018)

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has imposed a penalty of Rs. 9.33 lac upon Esaote S.p.A and Esaote Asia Pacific Diagnostic Pvt. Ltd. ('Esaot.....

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CCI imposes penalties upon Sugar Mills and their Associations for rigging the bids in respect of Joint Tender floated by Oil Marketing Companies for procurement of Ethanol for blending with Petrol(18.09.2018)

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has imposed penalties upon 18 sugar mills and 2 Associations (Indian Sugar Mills Association and Ethanol Man.....

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SC Stays Bombay HC Judgment Holding 'Skin to Skin' Contact Necessary for 'Sexual Assault'(27.01.2021)

Supreme Court has stayed a Bombay High Court order acquitting a man accused of child abuse on the grounds that groping a child's breasts without 'skin.....

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Ministry of Corporate Affairs Notifies Companies (Incorporation) Amendment Rules, 2021(28.01.2021)

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

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Madras HC Dismisses Plea Seeking Appointment on Compassionate Grounds(29.01.2021)

Madras High Court has dismissed a petition seeking appointment on compassionate grounds, observing that if the compassionate appointment was treated a.....

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Singapore International Arbitration Centre Extends Interim Ruling for Amazon-Future Dispute(29.01.2021)

Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) has extended the interim ruling, which was in Amazon’s favor and valid for 90 days in Amazon-Future .....

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Singapore International Arbitration Centre Extends Interim Ruling for Amazon-Future Dispute(29.01.2021)

Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) has extended the interim ruling, which was in Amazon’s favor and valid for 90 days in Amazon-Future .....

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Export of Red Sanders wood by Directorate of Revenue Intelligence and Governments of Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra - Extension of time regarding(03.10.2018)

In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992 read with Para 1.02 of the Foreign Trade Policy.....

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Supreme Court Issues Notice on Plea Against What'sApp's New Privacy Policy(15.02.2021)

Supreme Court has issued notice, returnable within four weeks, on an application seeking to restrain WhatsApp from implementing its new privacy policy.....

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Telangana HC Issues Notice in Plea Seeking Conduction of Election for Municipal Corporations(16.02.2021)

Telangana High Court had issued notices to State government in a Public Interest Litigation petition seeking to conduct elections to Warangal and Kham.....

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Madras HC Asks for Explanation for Basis of Quota Policy(16.02.2021)

Madras High Court has directed the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), under the Union Ministry of Science and Technology, to explain on what basis it .....

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SC: Entire Waiver of Pre-Deposit for Filing Before DRAT is Impermissible(17.02.2021)

Supreme Court observed that entire waiver of pre-deposit for filing appeal before Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal under Section 21 of the Recovery of.....

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Kerala HC Enquires on Law Prohibiting Government from Regularising Temporary Employees(18.02.2021)

Kerala High Court has asked whether there was any law prohibiting a government from regularising temporary employees in a public interest petition cha.....

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SC Sets Aside Allahabad HC Order Quashing Appointment of Assistant Professor(01.02.2021)

Supreme Court has set aside an Allahabad High Court order which quashed appointment of an Assistant Professor of King George Medical University, obser.....

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SC: Power of Trial Court Under Section 319 CrPC is Discretionary Power(01.02.2021)

Supreme Court has reiterated that the power of a Trial Court under Section 319 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 to proceed against other person.....

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NGT Orders Dissolution of Special Task Force on Industrial Pollution(01.02.2021)

National Green Tribunal has ordered to dissolve the Special Task Force monitoring environmental pollution caused by discharge of effluents by the tie .....

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Rajasthan HC Orders Government to Treat Temporary Employee of 37-Years as Regular Employee(01.02.2021)

Rajasthan High Court has ordered the Government to pay a fourth-grade employee, retired after putting in 37 years as a temporary employee, full pensio.....

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SC: Proceedings Against Corporate Debtor Would End Once Resolution Plan is Approved(01.02.2021)

Supreme Court has clarified that proceedings against a corporate debtor over money-laundering charges would end once a resolution plan is approved, bu.....

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#Union Budget 2021-2022: Union Govt to Create Framework to Tackle Monopoly of Power Distribution(01.02.2021)

Union Government proposes to create a framework to allow consumers of electricity alternatives to choose from more than one Distribution Company, in a.....

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Cabinet approves bilateral MoU between India and Afghanistan on Technical Cooperation on Police Training and Development(27.09.2017)

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval for signing an MoU between India and Afghanistan on Technic.....

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Fiji, Niger and Tuvalu deposited instrument of ratification of the Framework Agreement of the International Solar Alliance(26.09.2017)

Fiji, Niger and Tuvalu deposited instrument of ratification of the Framework Agreement of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) in the 5th meeting of.....

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No limitation period for reporting of the offences under the POCSO Act, 2012.(16.10.2018)

The Ministry of Women and Child Development had recently consulted Ministry of Law in view of the overriding provisions of the Protection of Children .....

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Madras HC: Trial Where Police Officers are Accused Must be Transferred to Nearby District(08.02.2021)

Madras High Court has ruled that to ensure a fair trial in criminal cases and sessions cases where police officers or uniformed services personnel are.....

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Bombay HC Rejects Bail Application of YES Bank Promoter Rana Kapoor(08.02.2021)

Bombay High Court has rejected the bail application of YES Bank promoter Rana Kapoor, a prime accused in the Rs 5050 crore money laundering scam being.....

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SC: Detailed Reasons Not Required in Order Imposing Punishment on Findings of Enquiry Officer(09.02.2021)

Supreme Court has observed that detailed reasons are not required to be recorded by the Disciplinary Authority in an order imposing punishment by acce.....

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SC: Pollution-Free Water is Fundamental Right Which Welfare State is Bound to Ensure(10.02.2021)

Supreme Court has called for response from the Ministry of Jal Shakti in pursuance of its suo motu cognisance of the issue of "remediation of polluted.....

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Karnataka HC Directs BBMP to Submit Action Plan for Removal of Potholes(10.02.2021)

Karnataka High Court has directed the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), to submit an action plan for removal of potholes on a priority basis .....

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Amendment of import policy condition of Pet Coke(23.10.2018)

In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 of the FT (D&R) Act, 1992, read with paragraph 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020, as a.....

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Cabinet apprised of MoU between India and the Russian Federation for the development of cooperation in transport education(01.11.2018)

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has been apprised of the following two instruments, namely, a Memorandum of Underst.....

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Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on FINO Payments Bank Limited(05.11.2018)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, on October 31, 2018, imposed a monetary penalty of Rs. 10 million on FINO Payments Bank Limited (the bank) for co.....

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Powers to be exercised by the Principal Chief Commissioner or Chief Commissioner of Customs for the purposes assigning the cases for adjudication of show cause notices issued(05.11.2018)

In exercise of powers conferred by clause (a) of section 152 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Government hereby directs that the pow.....

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MoU signed between Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports of India and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Republic of Korea(05.11.2018)

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports of India and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Touri.....

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Madras HC: Appointment of Independent Directors in Social Audit of MGNREGA is Must(18.02.2020)

Madras High Court has directed the State of Tamil Nadu to issue fresh Government Order prescribing the qualifications for the appointment of independe.....

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Securities Appellate Tribunal Grants Securities and Exchange Board of India time in CG Power Case(19.02.2020)

Securities Appellate Tribunal has granted Securities and Exchange Board of India time till 10th March, 2020 to pass the final order in the matter rela.....

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SC: HC Collegium Recommendations to be Continuing Process Without Waiting for Results of Earlier List(19.02.2020)

Supreme Court has observed that the High Courts should continuously recommend names for judicial appointments in anticipation of vacancies, regardless.....

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Supreme Court: Parental Responsibility Does Not End with Breakdown of Marriage(19.02.2020)

Supreme Court has observed that the parental responsibility of the couple does not end even if there is a breakdown of a marriage. The Court further o.....

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Meghalaya HC Directs State to Formulate Policy for Provision of Drinking Water(03.03.2021)

Meghalaya HC Directs State to Formulate Policy for Provision of Drinking Water

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Meghalaya HC Directs State to Formulate Policy for Provision of Drinking Water(03.03.2021)

Meghalaya High Court has directed the State of Meghalaya to formulate a policy laying down a roadmap for those people residing in this State, who, til.....

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Committee of Experts submits its report on Regulating audit firms and the Networks(31.10.2018)

The Committee of Experts has submitted its report on Regulating audit firms and the Networks to the Government of India through the Secretary, Ministr.....

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Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Policy: Shipping Ministry launches revamped software and updated guidelines to facilitate implementation(01.11.2017)

To promote Government of India's ambitious 'Make in India' programme and to encourage domestic shipbuilding by providing a level playing field vis-a-v.....

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Prime Minister Launches Ease of Doing Business Grand Challenge(20.11.2018)

The Prime Minister of India launched a Grand Challenge on resolving seven identified Ease of Doing Business problems with the use of cutting edge tech.....

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Madras HC Directs State to File Report on Action Taken by Police Against Lockdown Violators(06.04.2020)

Madras High Court has asked the State Government to file a report on lockdown violations and the action taken by the Police against such violators, wi.....

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Madras HC Issues Notices on Plea for Constitution of High Powered Committee(06.04.2020)

Madras High Court has issued notice to the State Government on a Writ Petition seeking immediate constitution of a High Powered Committee, to determin.....

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SC Issues Notice on Plea Seeking Immediate Relief for Poor During Lockdown Period(06.04.2020)

Supreme Court has issued notice to Centre and all States and Union Territories in a plea seeking immediate relief to be provided to the poor, homeless.....

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SC: Person Who Takes Benefit of a Portion of Will Cannot Challenge Remaining Portion(06.04.2020)

Supreme Court has observed that a person who takes benefit of a portion of the Will cannot challenge the remaining portion of the Will.

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Gujarat HC Asks State to Provide for Allotment of Land to the Poor Instead of Houses(23.02.2021)

Gujarat High Court has asked the State Government to change its approach to the issue of poor people’s rights to housing and the government’s responsi.....

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Karnataka HC: Further Decision on Setting Up Boards and Corporations Subject to Court’s Final Orders(23.02.2021)

Karnataka High Court has said that any further decision by the State Government after setting up of boards and corporations would be subject to Court’.....

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SEZ Policy Report Submitted to Commerce Minister(19.11.2018)

The Baba Kalyani headed committee presenting SEZ policy report to Commerce Minister

The Baba Kalyani led committee constituted by the Ministr.....

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Commerce Minister Releases Report on Industrial Park Rating System(19.11.2018)

Suresh Prabhu releasing the report on Industrial Park Rating System

The Union Minister for Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation, Suresh Pra.....

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Rajya Sabha Passes Major Port Authorities Bill, 2020(10.02.2021)

Rajya Sabha has passed the Major Port Authorities Bill, 2020 to repeal the Major Port Trusts Act, 1963. The Bill seeks to provide greater autonomy, fl.....

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Delhi HC to Govt:Notice issued on Plea Challenging Non-Providing of Field in MCA Portal for Advocates(11.02.2021)

Delhi High Court has issued the notice to the Central Government on a plea challenging non-providing of the field in MCA portal for Advocates to regis.....

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Kerala High Court Orders State Government to Establish Campus Police Units(11.02.2021)

Kerala High Court has directed the State Government to set up campus police units to conduct regular checking inside the educational institutions and .....

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SC Declines PIL Seeking Directions to Police to Follow 'Arnesh Kumar' Guidelines for Arrest(12.02.2021)

Supreme Court has refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition which sought directions to ensure that police strictly followed the.....

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SC: Grant of Leave for Compounding Offences at Appellate Stage is not Automatic on Settlement(12.02.2021)

Supreme Court has observed that grant of leave as contemplated by Section 320(5) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 is not automatic nor it has t.....

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NCLAT Refuses to Entertain Devas Shareholder's Appeal Against Order Appointing Liquidator(15.02.2021)

National Company Law Appellate Tribunal(NCLAT), Chennai has refused to entertain an appeal filed by Devas Mauritius Employees Private Ltd - a sharehol.....

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Extension of date for implementation of the Track and Trace system for export of Pharmaceuticals and drug consignments(01.11.2018)

In exercise of the powers conferred under Paragraph 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-20, as amended from time to time, the Director General of F.....

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RBI imposes monetary penalty on The Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd(14.11.2018)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated November 05, 2018, a monetary penalty of Rs. 30 million on The Jammu and Kashmir Bank L.....

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Cabinet approves MoU between India and 'Transport for London', United Kingdom to improve Public Transport in India(03.01.2018)

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the signing and implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU.....

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Interest Equalisation Scheme on Pre and Post Shipment Rupee Export Credit(29.11.2018)

1. Please refer to the operational instructions for the captioned scheme contained in RBI circular on Interest Equalisation Scheme on Pre and Post Shi.....

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#Union Budget 2021-2022: Union Govt Approves Extension of Cover for Deposit Insurance(01.02.2021)

Union Government has approved an increase in the cover for deposit insurance from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 5 lakh for bank depositors, to help depositors in ba.....

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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Plea Alleging Misreporting on Farmers' Protests on Republic Day(01.02.2021)

Delhi High Court has issued notice to and sought replies from AajTak, the Press Council of India and the Centre, on a petition filed by former MP Sukh.....

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Karnataka HC Issues Notice on PIL on Handing Over of Mangaluru International Airport(03.02.2021)

Karnataka High Court has issued notice to the Ministry of Civil Aviation on a Public Interest Litigation petition questioning the process of handing o.....

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MCA Notifies Companies (Compromises, Arrangements and Amalgamations) Amendment Rules, 2021(03.02.2021)

Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has notified the Companies (Compromises, Arrangements and Amalgamations) Amendment Rules, 2021 so as to enable the.....

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SC: Ph.D. Mandatory for Post of Assistant Professor As Per AICTE Regulation(03.02.2021)

Supreme Court has held that Ph.D is mandatory for the post of Assistant Professor as per the All India Council for Technical Education Regulations. Th.....

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Karnataka HC Calls for Appearance of BBMP Officers for Solving Road Potholes Problem(03.03.2021)

Karnataka High Court has directed Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to study the report prepared by Karnataka State Legal Services Authority (.....

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Calcutta HC: Constitutional & Statutory Responsibility of Govt. to Dispose of Dead Bodies(05.03.2021)

Calcutta High Court has directed the West Bengal State Government to take a decision relating to the installation of the electric chulli (electric cre.....

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Kerala High Court Stays Government Orders for Regularizing Temporary/Contract Employees(05.03.2021)

Kerala High Court has directed a halt on the Government Order regularising the services of those who completed ten years of service in semi-government.....

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Karnataka HC Directs Registry to Take Immediate Steps to Appoint Judicial Officer(05.03.2021)

Karnataka High Court has suggested to its registry to take immediate steps to appoint a Judicial Officer to the designated court to whom all pending 5.....

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Supreme Court Issues Directions for Installation of CCTVs in All Police Stations(05.03.2021)

Supreme Court has issued strict directions to States and Union Territories to implement its December 2020 directions to install CCTVs in all police st.....

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AP HC: Every Candidate Holding Law Degree Eligible for Appointment as Junior Civil Judge(05.03.2021)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has held Rule 5(2)(a)(i) of the Andhra Pradesh State Judicial Service Rules, 2007 as unconstitutional. The Court has declare.....

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Madras HC Directs State to Respond to Plea Over Appointment of SHRC Chairman(24.02.2021)

Madras High Court has directed the State government to respond to a public interest litigation petition, which challenged the appointment of former ju.....

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SC Upholds Constitutional Validity of Provisions of Gujarat Provincial Municipal Corporation Act(25.02.2021)

Supreme Court has upheld the constitutional validity of Section 5(3) (iii)(a) and Section 29A of the Gujarat Provincial Municipal Corporation Act, 194.....

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Madras HC Issues Notice on Plea Challenging Appointment of Retd. Justice S. Baskaran(26.02.2021)

Madras High Court has issued notice on a petition challenging appointment of retired High Court Judge, Justice S Baskaran, as the Chairperson of the T.....

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Supreme Court Asks Petitioner Challenging 'FASTag' Policy to Approach Delhi HC(26.02.2021)

Supreme Court has refused to entertain a plea challenging the mandatory fitting of FASTags in motor vehicles being made compulsory for purposes of ren.....

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Supreme Court Asks Petitioner Challenging 'FASTag' Policy to Approach Delhi HC(26.02.2021)

Supreme Court has refused to entertain a plea challenging the mandatory fitting of FASTags in motor vehicles being made compulsory for purposes of ren.....

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Gujarat HC Issues Notice to AM/NS India Over Non-Compliance of Order(01.03.2021)

Gujarat High Court has issued a notice to the Hazira-based steel company, ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel (AM/NS) India after a Public Interest Litigation .....

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Vehicles on Alternative Fuels(13.12.2018)

To promote alternate fuels and to bring down pollution levels across the country, Government has taken proactive steps to promote environment friendly.....

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TRAI releases Telecommunication Mobile Number Portability (Seventh Amendment) Regulations, 2018(13.12.2018)

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has today issued Telecommunication Mobile Number Portability (Seventh Amendment) Regulations, 2018. <.....

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Law/Rules regarding Appointment and Reservation(12.12.2018)

Instructions provide for appointment of Liaison Officers in each Ministry/Department to ensure effective implementation of the reservation policy for .....

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Gujarat HC Issues Notice to SMC in Response to PIL Objecting Proposed Demolition of FOB(09.03.2021)

Gujarat High Court has issued notice to the Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) in response to a public interest litigation (PIL) objecting to the propo.....

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Kerala HC Issues Directive Against Regularizing of Temporary Employees(09.03.2021)

Kerala High Court has directed the Chief Secretary to issue in three weeks instructions to all government departments, statutory bodies, including loc.....

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Allahabad HC Directs Filing of Steps Taken for Construction of Toilets in Police Stations(09.03.2021)

Allahabad High Court has told the Home Secretary of the Uttar Pradesh Government to file an affidavit in respect of steps taken for construction of la.....

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SC Refuses PIL Seeking Restraint on Political Parties from Raising Slogan During Polls(10.03.2021)

Supreme Court has refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation seeking to restrain political parties, more particularly Bharatiya Janta Party, fr.....

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Gujarat HC Quashes Demand Notice to Adani Port and Special Economic Zone(10.03.2021)

Gujarat High Court has quashed a demand notice issued by the customs department to the Adani Port and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) because the relate.....

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Implementation of Swaminathan Committee Report(12.12.2018)

Government fixes-the Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) of various agricultural crops on the recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Costs & Pri.....

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Shri Shaktikanta Das appointed as Governor of RBI(12.12.2018)

Shri Shaktikanta Das, IAS Retd., former Secretary, Department of Revenue and Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Government of India .....

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Appointment of Shri Rangachari Sridharan as the Chairperson, the National Financial Reporting Authority(28.11.2018)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (3) of section 132 of the Companies Act, 2013 (18 of 2013), the Central Government vide office orde.....

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Cabinet approves MoU between India and Armenia on joint issue of postage stamp(06.12.2018)

The Union Cabinet was apprised of a Memorandum of Understanding signed between India and Armenia on joint issue of postage stamp. The MoU was signed i.....

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Three day 80th Session of the Policy Commission Meeting of the World Customs Organization concludes in Mumbai(05.12.2018)

The 80th Session of the Policy Commission Meeting of the World Customs Organization (WCO) which concluded in Mumbai today, discussed among others, the.....

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Proclamation by the President of India regarding the imposition of Governor's rule in the State of Jammu and Kashmir(19.12.2018)

G.S.R.1223(E).--The following Proclamation by the President is published for general information:-

Whereas, I, Ram Nath Kovind, President of.....

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Government plans to make all meters smart prepaid in 3 years(24.12.2018)

Ministry of Power, Government of India has decided to make all meters smart prepaid in 3 years from 1st April, 2019. This step is likely to bring revo.....

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Prohibition on import of milk and milk products from China(24.12.2018)

In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 of FT (D&R) Act, 1992, read with paragraph 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020, as amend.....

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Export of Red Sanders wood by Government of Karnataka - Extension of time(03.01.2019)

In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992 read with Para 1.02 of the Foreign Trade Policy.....

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Report of Task Force on e-Commerce Policy(02.01.2019)

A Think Tank on 'Framework for National Policy on e-Commerce' was established by Department of Commerce and a Task Force under the Think Tank was set .....

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Impact of Trade Agreements(01.01.2019)

Some industry associations including those relating to steel have expressed concerns on imports under bilateral free trade agreements with Japan, Kore.....

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Import policy for electronics and IT Goods under Schedule - I (Import Policy) of ITC (HS), 2017(08.01.2019)

In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 of FT (D&R) Act, 1992, read with paragraph 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020, as amend.....

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Import and Sale of Sub-Standard Goods(07.01.2019)

Import of sub-standard goods and their sale have come to the notice of the Government in Indian market. Appropriate action under the Customs Act, 1962.....

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Powers conferred by Section 405 of the Companies Act, 2013(22.01.2019)

S.O.368(E).--Whereas, the Central Government vide notification number S.O. 5622(E), dated the 2nd November, 2018 has directed that all companies, who .....

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SC Asks Kerala HC to Decide Challenge Against Airport Authority of India Decision on Merits(28.02.2020)

Supreme Court has set aside the decision of the Kerala High Court which held the Writ Petition filed by the Kerala Government challenging the decision.....

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Madhya Pradesh HC Issues Directives/Suggestions to Curb 'Plastic Pollution'(02.03.2020)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the State Government to issue directions to schools and colleges to stop the use of plastic immediately and als.....

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SC: Newly Incorporated Trust Entitled to 12AA Benefits Even in the Absence of Any Activities(02.03.2020)

Supreme Court of India has upheld the Delhi High Court judgment and ruled that newly incorporated trust is entitled to get Section 12AA of the Income .....

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Orissa HC Directs DM to Submit Report on Conditions of Jails(15.03.2021)

Orissa High Court has directed the District Magistrates of various districts to make a surprise visit to the jails within their jurisdiction and submi.....

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Allahabad HC Quashes Order Reserving Seats for Polls Taking 1995 as Base Year(16.03.2021)

Allahabad High Court has quashed an order issued by the Uttar Pradesh government dealing with the reservation of seats for various categories of candi.....

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Karnataka HC Urges CJ to Initiate Suo Motu Proceedings Against Posting for Monetary Considerations(17.03.2021)

Karnataka High Court has urged the Chief Justice to initiate suo motu proceedings against the State government to put an end to the pernicious practic.....

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WAQF properties will be utilized for Socio-Economic Empowerment of the needy sections of the society – Report of Committee on WAQF properties lease rule(17.01.2019)

Union Minister for Minority Affairs Shri Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi today said here that the Central Government under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri N.....

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Competition Commission of India imposes Penalty on Chemists and Druggists Association of Baroda(16.01.2019)

The Competition Commission of India ('Commission') has found the Chemists and Druggists Association of Baroda ('CDAB') to be in contravention of the p.....

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Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on State Bank of India(07.03.2018)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, on March 01, 2018, a monetary penalty of ` 4 million on State Bank of India (the bank) for non-compliance.....

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Annual Report of Telecom Regulatory Authority of India for the year 2017-2018(21.02.2019)

The Annual Report of Telecom Regulatory Authority of India for the year 2017-18 detailing activities of the Authority, certified accounts and the audi.....

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Activation of ANF 3D under the E-com module for applying for MEIS for courier/postal shipments under Para 3.05 of the FTP and Para 3.02 of the HBP(06.02.2019)

This Directorate has notified the form ANF 3D, vide Public Notice 01/2015-20 dated 01.04.2015 as the application Form for Export of goods through cour.....

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Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on Syndicate Bank(05.02.2019)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated January 30, 2019, a monetary penalty of Rs. 10 million on Syndicate Bank (the bank) for.....

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RBI Announces Cut in Repo Rate and Reverse Repo Rate(27.03.2020)

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a 75 basis points cut in repo rates, 90 basis points cut to 4% in reverse repo rate as a measure to counter .....

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MHA Allows Transportation of All Goods Without Distinction of Essential and Non-Essential(30.03.2020)

Ministry of Home Affairs has clarified that the transportation of all goods without distinction of essential and non-essential are allowed during the .....

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Kerala HC Expresses Concern Over RO’s Different Parameters for Assembly Polls(23.03.2021)

Kerala High Court has expressed concern over adoption of different parameters by returning officers (ROs) for the Assembly polls in different constitu.....

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Lok Sabha Passes Bill to Enhance Powers of Delhi Lieutenant Governor(23.03.2021)

Lok Sabha has passed the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2021 to enhance the powers of Lieutenant Governor of Delh.....

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Delhi HC Directs Setting Up of Rare Diseases Fund, Committee & Notification of Policy(23.03.2021)

Delhi High Court has directed the Centre to set up a Rare Diseases Committee, a Rare Diseases Fund and to finalise and notify the National Health Poli.....

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SC Bars Charging Compound Interest or Penal Interest on Any Borrower During Loan Moratorium(23.03.2021)

Supreme Court has directed that there should be no charging of compound interest, interest on interest or penal interest on the instalments which were.....

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Review of implementation of SEZ Policy(20.03.2017)

Ongoing review and reform, as necessary, of Government policy and procedure is inherent to Public Policy. The Government, on the basis of inputs/sugge.....

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Telecom Regulatory Authority of India released a Report on 'Mobile Network QoS on Delhi Airport and Dhaula Kuan'(05.03.2019)

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) today released a Report on 'Mobile Network QoS on Delhi Airport and Dhaula Kuan'. Full text of the report.....

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Supreme Court Refuses to Entertain Plea Seeking Uniform Policy to Resolve Public Agitations(18.03.2021)

Supreme Court has declined to entertain plea by Bharat Bhoomi Bachao Sangharsh Samiti seeking directions for framing of guidelines and a uniform polic.....

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NGT Directs Environmental Clearance Uppur Thermal Power Plant to be Kept in Abeyance(18.03.2021)

National Green Tribunal has directed the that the Environmental Clearance (EC) granted to Uppur Thermal power plant is liable to be kept in abeyance t.....

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Madras HC Refuses Plea Against Power Consumption Charges for Law Chambers(19.03.2021)

Madras High Court has refused to entertain a case filed by Bar Council of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry (BCTNP) co-chairman G. Mohana Krishnan seeking a d.....

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Kerala HC: Universities Should Prefer Candidates on Rank Lists by PSC for Sanctioned Posts(19.03.2021)

Kerala High Court has held that while making appointments to temporary posts of university assistants, either through contractual appointment or on da.....

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Allahabad HC Questions Appointment of Administrator of Shia Waqf Board(22.03.2021)

Allahabad High Court has asked the Uttar Pradesh Government to explain as to under which authority of law it appointed an administrator in the Shia Wa.....

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'Centre for Disability Sports' to be set up at Gwalior(03.03.2019)

A 'Centre for Disability Sports 'will be set up at Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh. The proposal regarding setting up of it has been approved by the Governm.....

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Commerce Minister interacts with FPOs on Agri Export Policy(26.02.2019)

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Suresh Prabhu, held an interaction with Farmer Producers' Organizations (FPOs) through video link in 81 locat.....

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Imposition of anti-dumping duty on the subject goods(14.03.2019)

Whereas, in the matter of import of 'Saturated Fatty Alcohols' (hereinafter referred to as the subject goods), falling under tariff items 2905 17, 290.....

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Karnataka HC Refuses Plea to Allow All Senior Citizens to Cast Vote Through Postal Ballots(24.03.2021)

Karnataka High Court has refused to entertain a plea which sought to permit all senior citizens to cast vote through postal ballots. The Court has dis.....

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SC: Powers and Functions of Ministries Do Not Get Transferred to NDMA in National Disaster(24.03.2021)

Supreme Court has observed that the powers and functions of Ministries do not get transferred to the National Disaster Management Authority in the eve.....

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Rajasthan HC Dismisses Plea Challenging New Excise Policy(25.03.2021)

Rajasthan High Court has dismissed the petition challenging the new excise policy on the grounds that it was a policy matter and it was in the purview.....

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CCI Orders Probe into WhatsApp's New Privacy Policy; Finds Prima Facie 'Abuse of Dominance'(25.03.2021)

Competition Commission of India has ordered a probe into the new privacy policy of WhatsApp, after making a prima facie observation that it was violat.....

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SC: Potentiality of Acquired Land Has to be Taken Into Consideration to Determine Market Value(25.03.2021)

Supreme Court has observed that potentiality of the acquired land is one of the primary factors to be taken into consideration to determine the market.....

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Allahabad HC Issues Notice on Plea Seeking Proforma to Collect Citizen Data for NPR(13.03.2020)

Allahabad High Court has issued a notice on a plea seeking that a copy of the proforma in which all personal data of citizens will be collected by the.....

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Madras HC Quashes Ban on Placing Hoardings on Land Not Belonging to Municipal Corporations(13.03.2020)

Madras High Court has struck down the ban on placing hoardings on land not belonging to the Municipal Corporations by observing that it does not satis.....

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Delhi Court: False Claim of Impotency Amounts to Mental Cruelty(16.03.2020)

Delhi Court has held that falsely accusing a spouse of impotency amounts to mental cruelty and is a ground for divorce.

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Calcutta HC Rejects Plea Against Bengali Movie "Brahma Janen Gopon Kommoti"(16.03.2020)

Calcutta High Court has dismissed a plea challenging the release of a Bengali movie by the name of "Brahma Janen Gopon Kommoti", remarking that Hindui.....

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Tripura HC: Conviction Only on Presumption Under POCSO Act Would Offend Articles 20(3), 21(05.04.2021)

Tripura High Court has held that the conviction of an accused only on the basis of presumption under sections 29 and 30 of the Protection of Children .....

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ITAT, Mumbai: Incidental Activities of Trust of Charitable Purpose Not Commercial Activities(06.04.2021)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Mumbai has held that where the purpose of the trust is relief to poor, education, or medical relief, the other a.....

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Scheme for Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies on export of garments and made-ups(12.03.2019)

Ministry of Textiles (MoT) has notified a new scheme called Scheme for Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies on export of garments and made-ups.....

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Consideration of applications for grant of authorization for import of gold dore(13.03.2019)

Gold dore imported under Exim Code 71081200 is 'Restricted' as per ITC(HS), 2017. In this context, reference is invited to Trade Notice No. 14 dated 2.....

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First meeting of Search Committee for recommending a panel of names for appointment as Chairperson and Members of the Lokpal(30.01.2019)

The first meeting of the Search Committee for recommending a panel of names for appointment as Chairperson and Members of the Lokpal was held on 29th .....

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Applications in ANF-2D submitted for seeking policy/procedure relaxation in terms of Para 2.58 of the FTP(30.01.2019)

Trade and industry is already aware that in view of the increasing number of applications seeking relaxation being received in this Directorate and to.....

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Delhi HC: Private Doctors Submitting Sketchy Medical Reports Guilty of Fabricating False Evidence(06.04.2021)

Delhi High Court has observed that the medical reports filed by the jail doctors should be explicit and must explain the complex medical terms used no.....

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Delhi HC: Private Doctors Submitting Sketchy Medical Reports Guilty of Fabricating False Evidence(06.04.2021)

Delhi High Court has observed that any sketchy, wishy-washy medical documents from any random private doctor having ambiguous and incomplete documenta.....

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Delhi HC Asks Centre to Decide on CRPF Plea on Promotions(06.04.2021)

Delhi High Court has asked the Centre to decide on a plea by a group of officers of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) upon their stated grievanc.....

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Telangana HC Directs State to File Fresh Status Report to Tackle Covid-19 Spread in State(07.04.2021)

Telangana High Court has instructed State Government to file a fresh status report within 48 hours on steps taken to tackle further spread of the viru.....

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GSTN Issues Advisory on Auto-population of E-Invoice Details Into GSTR-1(07.04.2021)

Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN has issued Advisory on Auto-population of E-Invoice details into GSTR-1. The notified taxpayers have been advised.....

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Amendments to Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020 - Extension of Integrated Goods and Service Tax and Compensation Cess exemption under Advance Authorisation, EPCG and EOU scheme upto 31.03.2020(20.03.2019)

In exercise of powers conferred by Section 5 of FT(D&R) Act, 1992, read with Paragraph 1.02 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-20, as amended from time.....

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Export and Import of Indian Currency(20.03.2019)

Attention of Authorised Persons is invited to Regulation 8 of Foreign Exchange Management (Export and import of currency) Regulations, 2015, in terms .....

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Jammu and Kashmir High Court Seeks Info on Implementation of Drug Policy(12.07.2019)

Jammu and Kashmir High Court has directed the State Government to inform it by July 31 about the steps taken to implement the notified drug policy in .....

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Supreme Court: Annual Performance Appraisal Reports Must be Intimated to Public Servants(15.07.2019)

Supreme Court had observed that entries in the Annual Performance Appraisal Report must be communicated to a public servant. The Court noted that non-.....

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MP HC Upholds Judgment on Compassionate Appointment of Married Daughter(19.04.2021)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has expressed its agreement with the position taken by a Full Bench of the High Court in Indore, vis-à-vis consideration of .....

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NCLAT Prepones Summer Vacation from April 26 to May 20(20.04.2021)

National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has modified its calendar for summer vacation of this year in light of the recent surge in Covid-19 cases thro.....

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Delhi HC: Use of Photographs from Social Media on Pornographic Website, Offence u/s 67 IT Act(22.04.2021)

Delhi High Court has held that photographs taken from Facebook and Instagram accounts uploaded on pornographic website without the consent of such per.....

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CBDT Issues New Norms for Compounding of Offences(17.06.2019)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued new norms for compounding of offences under black money law. These will replace the old Guidelines. Th.....

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Kerala HC: Burden on Insurer to Prove That Cancellation Policy Has Been Informed to Vehicle Owner(17.06.2019)

Kerala High Court has rejected the award of a Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, which had exonerated the insurer from liability in a motor accident cla.....

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Poaching Case: Salman Khan Acquitted for Giving Fake Affidavit(18.06.2019)

Jodhpur Court has acquitted actor Salman Khan in a case related to submitting a false affidavit in court in the Poaching Case. The State Government ha.....

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Supreme Court Issues Notice on Congress Prayer Against Separate By-Polls to Two RS Seats From Gujarat(19.06.2019)

Supreme Court has issued notice to the Election Commission on Gujarat Congress's challenge to its decision to hold separate by-polls to two Rajya Sabh.....

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Karnataka HC: Most Unfortunate Former Judge of HC Has Paid Bribe for Governor Post(30.04.2021)

Karnataka High Court has observed that it is most unfortunate that a former Judge of the High Court has paid bribe to the petitioner for securing the .....

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Amendment in AFSPA(20.03.2018)

There is no proposal to amend the Armed Forces (Jammu and Kashmir) Special Powers Act, 1990. There is no proposal under consideration of Government of.....

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20% Posts Reserved For Course Completed Act Apprentices' Who Were Engaged in Railway Establishments(20.03.2018)

Following is the text of Statement by Union Minister of Railways Shri Piyush Goyal in context of Students Agitation in Mumbai this morning:-

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Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on Punjab National Bank(27.03.2019)

Reference is invited to the Press Release No. 2018-2019/2144 dated March 08, 2019 regarding imposition of penalty on 36 banks for non-compliance with .....

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PRAAPTI App and Web portal launched by Minister of State (I/C) for Power, Shri R.K. Singh for bringing transparency in electricity payments to Generators(29.05.2018)

A Web portal and an App namely PRAAPTI (Payment Ratification And Analysis in Power procurement for bringing Transparency in Invoicing of generators), .....

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Madras HC: Political Parties Not to Give Election Promises Which Burden Public Exchequer(08.04.2021)

Madras High Court has observed in an order that political parties should be prohibited or prevented from giving election promises, which are capable o.....

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Bombay HC Issues Guidelines for Effective Implementation of POCSO Act(08.04.2021)

Bombay High Court has issued guidelines for the effective implementation of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO Act) Act, 2012 and .....

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Patna HC Grants Compensation to Father of Boy Who Died in Munger Maa Durga Pooja Firing Accident(08.04.2021)

Patna High Court has granted Rs. 10 lakh as compensation to the father of a 18 years old boy who died in October, 2020 in the Munger Maa Durga Pooja f.....

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Patna HC Grants Compensation to Father of Boy Who Died in Munger Maa Durga Pooja Firing Accident(08.04.2021)

Patna High Court has granted Rs. 10 lakh as compensation to the father of a 18 years old boy who died in October, 2020 in the Munger Maa Durga Pooja f.....

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SC Rejects Plea for Release of Illegal Rohingya Refugees Detained in Jammu(09.04.2021)

Supreme Court has rejected a plea for the release of illegal Rohingya Muslims who have been detained in Jammu, and has said that the Union Government .....

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Delhi High Court Issues Notice to Centre, EC on Plea for Mask Protocol in Poll Campaigns(09.04.2021)

Delhi High Court has issued notice to and sought replies from the Centre and the Election Commission on a plea for all poll-bound states - namely, Ker.....

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Phasing out of physical copies of Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS)/Services Exports from India Scheme (SEIS) Duty Credit Scrips issued with EDI port as Port of registration(09.04.2019)

In order to enhance the ease of doing business for exporters, DGFT has decided to phase out physical copies of MEIS and SEIS Duty Credit Scrips issued.....

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Maintenance of Annual Average Export Obligation(22.05.2018)

In exercise of the powers conferred under Paragraph 1.03 of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), 2015-20, the Director General of Foreign Trade in Public i.....

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Imports of Maize (feed grade) under the TRQ Scheme for 2018-19(03.04.2019)

Government has received many representations from Poultry sector, highlighting an un-precedent shortage of feed grade maize (for poultry industry) mai.....

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Commerce Minister releases study report on Indian pharma exports to China(18.06.2018)

For India to make a strong pitch for pharma exports to China, the Department of Commerce in coordination with Embassy of India at Beijing commissioned.....

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Supersession of notification number S.O. 1575(E) dated the 16th May, 2017(29.04.2019)

Whereas, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 11 of the National Investigation Act, 2008 (34 of 2008) (hereinafter referr.....

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SC Refuses to Issue Notice on LG Polymer's Challenge Against NGT Constituting Committee(20.05.2020)

Supreme Court has refused to issue notice on a plea filed by LG Polymers against the order passed by National Green Tribunal (NGT) which directed the .....

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Andhra Pradesh HC Orders Seizure of LG Polymers’ Unit(25.05.2020)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has ordered the seizure of premises of the South Korean firm LG Polymers located at Visakhapatnam that saw toxic styrene gas.....

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Andhra Pradesh HC Orders Seizure of LG Polymers’ Unit(25.05.2020)

AP High Court has ordered the seizure of premises of the South Korean firm LG Polymers located at Visakhapatnam that saw toxic styrene gas leakage kil.....

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SC Issues Notice on Plea for Probe Into Killings of Two BJP Workers During Post-Poll Violence(18.05.2021)

Supreme Court has issued notice on a writ petition seeking SIT/CBI investigation into the killings of two BJP workers in West Bengal, allegedly by the.....

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Calcutta HC Directs Post-Poll Violence Victims to Approach Relevant Authorities for Filing Complaint(19.05.2021)

Calcutta High Court has directed that if any person has suffered on account of post-poll violence, he shall be at liberty to file a complaint along wi.....

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Reserve Bank of India releases Annual Report of the Banking Ombudsman Scheme 2006(24.04.2019)

The Reserve Bank of India, today, released the Annual Report of the Banking Ombudsman Scheme for the year 2017-18.

Highlights

The 2.....

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Cyber Security Incident Reporting by Non - Banking Financial Companies(08.05.2019)

In terms of para 3.6 of Master Direction DNBS.PPD.No.04/66.15.001/2016-17 dated June 08, 2017 on IT Framework for Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBF.....

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Extension of time for filing exporter's/ importer's/ user's questionnaire response in the anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of "Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride(07.05.2019)

1. With respect to the above mentioned subject investigation, requests have been received from producers/exporters/importers/users for granting of ext.....

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Risk Management System - Appointment of Chief Risk Officer (CRO) for NBFCs(16.05.2019)

With the increasing role of NBFCs in direct credit intermediation, there is a need for NBFCs to augment risk management practices. While Boards of NBF.....

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Ministry of Health and family Welfare Revises National Policy for Admission of COVID Patients(10.05.2021)

Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has revised the National Policy For Admission of COVID Patients to various categories of COVID facilities......

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Orissa HC Strikes Down Rule Allowing Senior Designation Without Proposal/ Application(11.05.2021)

Orissa High Court has struck down Rule 6(9) of the 'High Court of Orissa (Designation of Senior Advocate) Rules, 2019' which confers power on the Full.....

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Bombay High Court Restrains MoEF from Granting Post-facto CRZ Clearance(11.05.2021)

Bombay High Court has restrained the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change from granting environmental clearance (CRZ) to any project, b.....

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SEBI Notifies New Disclosure Norms on Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting(12.05.2021)

Security and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has notified the new disclosure norms pertaining to Business responsibility and sustainability reporting b.....

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Telangana HC Slams State for Preventing Ambulances from Transporting Covid Patients(12.05.2021)

Telangana High Court has slammed the State Government for preventing ambulances, transporting Covid-19 patients from neighbouring states, from enterin.....

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RBI hosts Symposium on 'Developing Vibrant Capital Markets in Emerging Market Economies'(30.05.2019)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on May 29, 2019 held a Symposium on 'Developing Vibrant Capital Markets in Emerging Market Economies' at its Central O.....

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Reserve Bank of India (Financial Statements-Presentation and Disclosures) Directions, 2021-Reporting of reverse repos with Reserve Bank on the bank's balance sheet(19.05.2022)

1. Please refer to the 'Notes and Instructions for Compilation' given in Part A of Annexure II to the Reserve Bank of India (Financial Statements-Pres.....

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Implementation of Notification No. 06/2015-2020: Prohibition on export of wheat(17.05.2022)

1. Reference is invited to Notification No. 06/2015-2020 dated 13th May, 2022 amending the export policy of wheat under S. No. 59 of Chapter 10 of Sch.....

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Road Transport Ministry Allows Vehicle Owners to Nominate Successor(03.05.2021)

Road Transport Ministry has notified the adjustments within the Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989 offering the feature to vehicle owners to nominate the succe.....

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Madras HC Refuses to Restore PIL Seeking Direction to Display Portraits of President, PM(03.05.2021)

Madras High Court has refused to restore a public interest litigation petition which had sought a direction to display the portraits of President Ram .....

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Madras HC Stays Notification Providing for Grant of Post Facto Clearance of Projects(03.05.2021)

Madras High Court has granted a stay on the operation of an office memorandum issued by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change which p.....

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CBIC Notifies Ad hoc Exemption from IGST on Imports of Specified COVID-19 Relief Material(04.05.2021)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has notified the Ad hoc Exemption from Integrated Goods and Services Tax on imports of specified CO.....

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Ministry of Corporate Affairs Extends Period for Holding Meetings of Board of Companies(04.05.2021)

Ministry of Corporate Affairs has notified that the requirement of holding meetings of the Board of the companies as per section 173 of the Companies .....

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Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020-Introduction of online deemed exports application module(28.07.2021)

1. The members of trade are hereby informed that this Directorate is introducing an online Deemed Exports Module on the DGFT website as a part of IT R.....

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Procedure for seeking prior approval for change in control of Portfolio Managers(02.06.2022)

1. Regulation 11(aa) of SEBI (Portfolio Managers) Regulations, 2020 provides that a Portfolio Manager shall obtain prior approval of SEBI in case of c.....

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Anti-Dumping Investigation concerning imports of Certain Rubber Chemicals(23.06.2022)

1. The undersigned is directed to refer to anti-dumping investigation final findings on the above subject issued vide notification F. No. 6/4/2021-DGT.....

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Restrictions on import of products made of plastic(22.06.2022)

1. Kind attention is invited to letter No. B-17011/7/UPC-II-PWM (MLP)/2021/12900 dated 01.02.2022 received from Ministry of Environment, Forest & Clim.....

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Deposit of tax during the course of search, inspection or investigation(25.05.2022)

1. During the course of search, inspection or investigation, sometimes the taxpayers opt for deposit of their partial or full GST liability arising ou.....

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Collaboration with Banks for creation of integrated Pensioners' Portal to enhance 'Ease of Living' of Pensioners(21.06.2022)

A two day Bankers' Awareness Program was organized by Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare at Udaipur on 20th & 21St June, 2022 for officers of.....

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Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs exempts the deposits pertaining to all classes of persons and all categories of goods, from the provisions of section 51A of the Customs Act, 1962(31.05.2022)

1. In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (4) of section 51A of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Board of Indirect Taxes an.....

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Launching of self-deactivation facility over IIB' s ENVOY portal(06.06.2022)

1. ENVOY portal, maintained by Insurance Information Bureau (IIB) is the central database for various categories of insurance sales persons working fo.....

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Central Government directs that the powers exercisable by the CBIT and Customs may be exercised by Principal Chief Commissioner or Chief Commissioner of Central Excise and Service Tax(20.07.2022)

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 37A of the Central Excise Act, 1944 (1 of 1944) read with section 83 of the Finance Act, 1994 (32 of 19.....

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Procedure for submission of requests for seeking IMC's approval for export of Wheat Flour(18.07.2022)

1. Reference is invited to DGFT Notification No. 18 dated 06.07.2022 amending the export policy of Wheat Flour (Atta) under S. No. 64 against ITC (FIS.....

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Karnataka HC issues Notice to State Road Transport Employees Over Strike(22.04.2021)

Karnataka High Court has issued notice to Karnataka State Road Transport Employees League, which has called for an indefinite strike of all bus servic.....

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Delhi HC Dismisses WhatsApp, Facebook's Challenge to CCI Order for Probe on New Privacy Policy(22.04.2021)

Delhi High Court has rejected Facebook Inc and its subsidiary WhatsApp's challenge to an order by the Competition Commission of India directing a prob.....

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Kerala HC Expresses Dismay at Delays by Central Registration Centre in Allowing Incorporation of LLP(26.04.2021)

Kerala High Court has expressed dismay at the delays and hardships brought on by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs' Central Registration System in pro.....

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Bombay HC: WhatsApp Group Administrator Not Liable for Member's Objectionable Post(26.04.2021)

Bombay High Court has held that a Whatsapp group administrator cannot be held liable for objectionable content posted by a member of the group, in the.....

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Kerala High Court Quashes POCSO Charges Against Man After His Marriage to Survivor(27.04.2021)

Kerala High Court has quashed a chargesheet filed by the police in February 2019 against a 22-year-old man charging him with sexual assault and other .....

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Finance Minister to release assessment report of States/UTs based on implementation of Business Reforms Action Plan in presence of Commerce and Industry Minister Shri Piyush Goyal(29.06.2022)

Sectoral reforms introduced for the first time in BRAP 2020 with 72 reforms across 9 key sectors

Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Hon'ble Minister of.....

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DRI unearths Customs duty evasion of Rs. 4389 crore by Oppo India(13.07.2022)

During an investigation pertaining to M/s Oppo Mobiles India Private Limited (hereinafter referred to as 'Oppo India'), a subsidiary company of "Guang.....

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Allahabad HC Says Compensation Must Be At Least Rs. 1 Crore for Death of Polling Officers(12.05.2021)

Allahabad High Court has observed that the State must grant at least Rs. 1 Crore as ex-gratia compensation to the families of polling officers who die.....

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Allahabad HC: Deaths of Persons Suspected to be Covid Positive to be Computed as Covid-Deaths(12.05.2021)

Allahabad High Court has directed that deaths of persons who were suspected to be affected by the Covid-19 virus after antigen tests will be computed .....

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Allahabad High Court Asks Centre About Policy for Vaccination of Physically Disabled(12.05.2021)

Allahabad High Court has asked the Central Government to come out with a plan for inoculation of physically challenged persons, who cannot visit the v.....

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Bombay HC: If COVID Positive Patient Dies Due to Oxygen Shortage, Violation of Article 21(13.05.2021)

Bombay High Court has observed that it is every State's responsibility to protect the lives of its citizens, stressing that if a COVID positive patien.....

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Karnataka HC Directs State to Come Out with Action Plan for Handling Third Possible Wave of Covid 19(13.05.2021)

Karnataka High Court has directed the State Government to in two weeks time come out with an action plan and vision statement dealing with state of pr.....

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Paper Import Monitoring System (PIMS) to come into effect from 1st October, 2022(12.07.2022)

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), has introduced Paper Import Monitoring System (PIMS) by amending the import policy of major paper pro.....

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Amendment in Export Policy of Wheat Flour(11.07.2022)

1. Kind attention is invited to Notification No. 18/2015-2020 dated 06.07.2022 issued vide S.O. No. 3111(E) on above captioned subject, wherein the Ce.....

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RBI imposes monetary penalty on National Central Cooperative Bank Ltd., Bettiah, Bihar(11.07.2022)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated July 08, 2022, a monetary penalty of ₹ 2.00 lakh (Rupees Two lakh only) on The National.....

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Delhi High Court Dismisses PIL Seeking Bar on Media for Reporting Mass Scale Deaths(04.05.2021)

Delhi High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation seeking directions for evolving and enforcing the Code of Ethics/Regulations on the TV New.....

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Delhi HC Seeks Centre's Response on Delhi Govt Request for Armed Forces Support(04.05.2021)

Delhi High Court has directed Centre to report instructions on action taken on communication made by Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia, to Defense Minist.....

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APTEL Directs TANGEDCO to Supply Electricity to Vedana Sterlite’s Copper Plant in Tuticorin(05.05.2021)

Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has directed the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO) to supply electricity to Ved.....

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NHRC Takes Suo Moto Cognizance of Post-Poll Violence in West Bengal(05.05.2021)

National Human Rights Commission has taken suo moto cognizance taking note of several media reports published in various newspapers on May 4, 2021, re.....

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NCPCR Takes Cognizance, Seeks Action Taken Report from WB Govt.(05.05.2021)

National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has written to the Home Secretary of West Bengal raising concerns over post-poll violence i.....

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Delhi HC Asks Police to Submit Report in Plea Claiming Police Brutality for Not Wearing Masks(28.04.2020)

Delhi High Court has directed Delhi Police to submit a status report in a plea claiming police brutality for not wearing masks while roaming around in.....

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Delhi HC Passes Directions over Denial of Access to Food to Poor(28.04.2020)

Delhi High Court has directed Delhi Government to set up helpline, observing that 'denial of access to food' due to improper distribution of food grai.....

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Bombay HC Dismisses BPCL's Second Appeal with Costs(29.04.2020)

Bombay High Court has dismissed the second appeal filed by Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited with costs in a suit regarding an open plot which was .....

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Delhi HC Directs Proceedings Against Police Officers for Not Registering FIR(29.04.2020)

Delhi High Court has directed for initiating proceedings against police officers, under Section 4 of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Preven.....

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SC Disposes Plea Seeking Guidelines for Proper Disposal of Used Masks(30.04.2020)

Supreme Court did not intervene in a matter seeking for directions to issue guidelines for proper handling and disposal of used face masks which are b.....

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SC Directs to Bring on Record Policy Guidelines on Death Certificates Issued to Covid Patients(25.05.2021)

Supreme Court has directed the Central Government to bring on record any policy or guidelines pertaining to death certificates issued to COVID-19 pati.....

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RBI imposes monetary penalty on Tiruchengode Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd.(27.06.2022)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated June 24, 2022, a monetary penalty of ₹ 10.00 lakh (Rupees Ten lakh only) on The Tiruche.....

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Syncing of ITC (IIS), 2022- Schcdule-1 (Import Policy) with the Finance Act, 2022 (No. 6 of 2022) dated 30.03.2022(07.07.2022)

1.In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 read with Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 (as amended from time t.....

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RBI imposes monetary penalty on The Moirang Primary Co-operative Bank Ltd., Moirang (Manipur)(28.07.2022)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated July 28, 2022, a monetary penalty of Rs. 1.00 lakh (Rupees One lakh only) on The Moiran.....

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Relaxation in provision of submission of 'Bill of Export' as an evidence of export obligation discharge for supplies made to SEZ units in case of EPCG Authorization(27.07.2022)

1. The requirement of submitting 'Bill of Export' for supplies made to SEZ is prescribed under the Foreign Trade Policy. Recently, the requirement of .....

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Steps taken for increasing exports through e-Commerce(03.08.2022)

Government has implemented several legislative and policy measures for e-commerce keeping in mind the retailers. Some of these measures are FDI Policy.....

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RBI imposes monetary penalty on Warud Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Warud (Maharashtra)(08.08.2022)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBl) has imposed, by an order dated August 05, 2022, a monetary penalty of Rs. 1.00 lakh (Rupees One lakh only) on Warud Ur.....

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Patna HC Seeks Response of Buxar, Kaimur District Commissioners on Disposal of Bodies(13.05.2021)

Patna High Court has sought response of Commissioner of the Districts Buxar and Kaimur with regard to disposal of the dead bodies found flowing in the.....

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P&H HC Seeks Response to Ask Corporate Houses for Participation in Fighting Covid 19(14.05.2021)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has sought the response of States of Punjab, Haryana and Union Territory of Chandigarh to ask the corporate houses for t.....

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Madras HC Grants Relief to Man Who Failed to Obtain Passport Due to FIR Against Him(14.05.2021)

Madras High Court has granted relief to a man who failed to obtain a passport due to a First Information Report, which was registered against him for .....

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Delhi High Court Issues Directions for Breath Analyzer Test at Airports(14.05.2021)

Delhi High Court has issued slew of directions for the administration of Breath Analyzer Test at all airports for all ATCs, pilots, cabin crews and ot.....

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Telangana HC: Polling Officers Infected During Municipality Elections to be Treated as Covid Warriors(17.05.2021)

Telangana High Court has observed that polling officers who have been infected with Covid-19 during the recent municipality elections in the State mus.....

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IBBI disposes off 6,172 complaints and grievances out of 6,231 against service providers under IBC(08.08.2022)

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Grievance and Complaint Handling Procedure) Regulations, 2017 enable stakeholders to file a grievance or.....

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Extension of deadline for submission of Research Proposals(31.08.2022)

The last date for submission of research proposals for 2nd International Research Conference on Insolvency and Bankruptcy, jointly organised by Insolv.....

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RBI imposes monetary penalty on Bharat Heavy Electricals Employees' Co-operative Bank Limited, Kailasapuram, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu(29.08.2022)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated August 22, 2022, a monetary penalty of Rs. 10.00 lakh (Rupees Ten lakh only) on Bharat .....

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RBI imposes monetary penalty on The Akola Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Akola, Maharashtra(17.08.2022)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated August 10, 2022, imposed a monetary penalty of Rs. 15.00 lakh (Rupees Fifteen lakh only) on The.....

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Simplification for procedure for compounding of offenses under Customs Act, 1962(23.08.2022)

1. Reference is invited to Circular No. 54/2005-Customs dated 30.12.2005 on guidelines for compounding of offenses under Customs Act read with para 12.....

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Minimum support price for agriculture crops(13.09.2021)

The policies of Government of India and decision taken in recent years towards farmers' welfare have resulted insignificant improvement of food grain .....

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Amendment to policy condition no. 5 of Chapter 27 of ITC (HS), 2017, Schedule-I (Import Policy)(16.09.2021)

In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 read with Section 5 of FT (D&R) Act, 1992, read with paragraph 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy,.....

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Cabinet approves policy on long term leasing of Railways Land for implementing PM Gati Shakti framework (Cargo related activities, Public utilities and Railway's exclusive use)(07.09.2022)

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the Ministry of Railway's proposal to revise the railways' land poli.....

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Allahabad HC Seeks CCTV Footage of Designated Poll Counting Areas(05.05.2021)

Allahabad High Court has sought CCTV footage of the designated counting areas, in order to assess the culpability of Election Commission with respect .....

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SC: States Have No Power to 'Identify' Socially & Educationally Backward Classes(06.05.2021)

Supreme Court has held that the 102nd Constitution Amendment has abrogated the power of states to identify "Socially and Educationally Backward Classe.....

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Delhi High Court Issues Notice on PIL Challenging Whatsapp Privacy Policy(06.05.2021)

Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Centre and social media platforms, Facebook and WhatsApp seeking their responses on a Public Interest Litiga.....

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Delhi HC Seeks Govt Response on IGST Exemption on Imported Oxygen Concentrator by Individual(06.05.2021)

Delhi High Court has sought Central Government's response in a 85 year old's plea challenging the levy of Integrated Goods and Services Tax on the imp.....

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Allahabad HC: Provisions of Compassionate Appointment Applicable to DRDA Employees(06.05.2021)

Allahabad High Court has held that the provisions of compassionate appointment as contained under the UP Recruitment of Dependents of Government Serva.....

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Inclusion of/changes made in provisions in continuation to Public Notice No. 10/2015-20 dated 24.05.2022 and Public Notice No. 15/2015-20 dated 14.06.2022(12.09.2022)

In exercise of the powers conferred under Para 1.03 and 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020, as amended from time to time, the Director Genera.....

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Amendment in Export Policy of broken rice against ITC (HS) Code 1006 4000(12.09.2022)

1. Kind attention is invited to Notification No. 31/2015-2020 dated 08.09.2022 issued vide S. O. No. 4219(E) on above captioned subject, wherein the C.....

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RBI imposes monetary penalty on G.S. Mahanagar Co-operative Bank Limited, Mumbai(12.09.2022)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated September 08, 2022, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 25.00 lakh (Rupees Twenty-five lakh only) o.....

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Appointment of Internal Ombudsman by the Credit Information Companies(06.10.2022)

1. Please refer to paragraph 2 of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies dated August 5, 2022, wherein the decision to bring Credit In.....

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Requirement of Health Certificate to be accompanied with the import of certain food consignments-modification of Board Instruction No. 18/2022-Customs(06.10.2022)

1. Reference is drawn to Board's Instruction No. 18/2022-Customs dated 12.08.2022 relating to the requirement of Health Certificate to be accompanied .....

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NCLAT Directs Partial Temporary Relaxation on Physical Filing Due to Surge in Covid 19 Cases(25.05.2021)

National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has directed partial temporary relaxation in physical filing as per its earlier Standard Operating Procedure d.....

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Bombay HC Asks Government to Publicise Free Treatment Policy for Black Fungus Disease(25.05.2021)

Bombay High Court has asked the Maharashtra Government to publicise its free-treatment policy for Mucormycosis or 'black fungus disease' to prevent un.....

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Karnataka High Court Extends Deadline Given to Subordinate Courts for Cases Disposals by 3 Months(26.05.2021)

Karnataka High Court has extended by three months the time bound schedule fixed for District and Trial courts to dispose of cases within a specified p.....

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Allahabad HC Refuses to Grant Anticipatory Bail to Teacher for Posting Objectionable Post(26.05.2021)

Allahabad High Court has refused to grant anticipatory bail to a senior teacher in a college and a Head of Department who is accused of putting an obj.....

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Patna HC Directs Government to Check on Brutality of Police in Enforcing Lockdown(27.05.2021)

Patna High Court has directed the Bihar Government to check the purported illegality and brutality exhibited by the police in enforcing the lockdown. .....

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Delhi HC Directs Centre to Consider Complete Waiver of Import Duties on Amphotericin B Drug(28.05.2021)

Delhi High Court has directed that the Centre should consider complete waiver of import duties on Amphotericin B drug, used to treat Black fungus, til.....

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CBIC provides facilitation for exporters having IGST refund issues(22.02.2021)

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has extended the time limit for sanction of pending IGST refunds in such cases where records ha.....

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Amendment to Instruction No. 18/2022-Customs dated 12.08.2022 and 26/2022-Customs dated 06.10.2022(28.12.2022)

1. Reference is drawn to Board's Instruction No. 18/2022-Customs dated 12.08.2022 and 26/2022-Customs dated 06.10.2022 relating to the requirement of .....

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Report on Municipal Finances(10.11.2022)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the Report on Municipal Finances. Compiling and analysing budgetary data for 201 municipal corporations (MCs).....

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Powers under Part III of IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 not delegated to States(03.03.2021)

Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has today written a letter to Chief Secretaries of all States and Administrators of all Union Territories (UT.....

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RBI imposes monetary penalty on Jila Sahakari Kendriya Bank Maryadit, Bilaspur, Chattisgarh(12.12.2022)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBl) has imposed, by an order dated December 06, 2022, a monetary penalty of Rs 50,000/- (Rupees Fifty Thousand only) on Ji.....

Tags : Non-compliance, Penalty, Imposition



Deposits made under the Senior Citizens Welfare Fund shall bear interest at 3.35%(23.11.2021)

It is hereby notified that the deposits made under the Senior Citizens Welfare Fund, announced in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Economic Affa.....

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Imposition of monetary penalty on Parwanoo Urban Co-operative Bank Limited, Parwanoo, Himachal Pradesh(21.11.2022)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated November 15, 2022, a monetary penalty of Rs 3.00 lakh (Rupees Three Lakh only) on The P.....

Tags : Penalty, Imposition, Non-compliance



Additional Meeting Schedule of the Monetary Policy Committee for 2022-2023(27.10.2022)

The meeting schedule of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) for 2022-2023 was announced in the Reserve Bank's Press Release: 2021-2022/1931 dated Marc.....

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RBI imposes monetary penalty on LIC Housing Finance Limited, Mumbai(31.10.2022)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated October 21, 2022, imposed a monetary penalty of Rs. 5.00 lakh (Rupees Five lakh only) on LIC Ho.....

Tags : Penalty, Imposition, Non-compliance



Bombay HC Refuses to Quash Decision Classifying Categories of Prisoners for Temporary Release(07.08.2020)

Bombay High Court has refused to quash the decision of the High Power Committee constituted by the State for decongestion of prisons due to the threat.....

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HP HC: Accused Shall be Allowed to Furnish Cash Deposits for Getting Bail(07.08.2020)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has observed that the Courts while granting bail should give a choice to the accused to either furnish surety bonds or giv.....

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Kerala HC Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Man Who Shared Political Posts in Facebook(10.08.2020)

Kerala High Court has quashed criminal proceedings against a man accused of sharing a few political posts in Facebook against the Left Democratic Fron.....

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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Plea Challenging Initiation of Anti-Dumping Probe on Imports of Solar Cells(15.06.2021)

Delhi High Court issued the notice to the Government in a Plea file by Solar Power Developers Association assailing the initiation of an anti-dumping .....

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Ministry of Corporate Affairs Notifies Procedure of Transfer of Shares to IEPF Authority(15.06.2021)

Ministry of Corporate Affairs has notified the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer, and Refund) Amendment Ru.....

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DGFT Changes Export Policy of Injection Remdesivir and Remdesivir Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients(15.06.2021)

Director-General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has notified the changes in the Export policy of Injection Remdesivir and Remdesivir Active Pharmaceutical In.....

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RBI imposes monetary penalty on State Bank of India(16.03.2021)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated March 15, 2021, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹2 Crore (Rupees Two Crore only) on State Bank of.....

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Information regarding Customs (Assistance in Value Declaration of Identified Imported Goods) Rules, 2023(11.01.2023)

1. The undersigned is directed to say that the second proviso to sub-section (1) of section 14 of the Customs Act lists out certain matters which may .....

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Supreme Court delivered a Split verdict on commercial release of Genetically Modified Mustard(23.07.2024)

The Hon’ble Supreme Court heard several PILs challenging the Central government’s decision to allow for commercial cultivation and release of Genetica.....

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Introduction of future contracts on Corporate Bond Indices(10.01.2023)

1. In order to enhance liquidity in the bond market and also to provide opportunity to the investors to hedge their positions, SEBI had constituted a .....

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Rule 43 CCS (Leave) Rules creates an unreasonable distinction between rights of first two children born to a lady government servant and the third or the subsequent child(22.07.2024)

The respondent no.1 is employed with the petitioners as a Lady Constable. From her first marriage, she was blessed with two children. After divorce by.....

Tags : Maternity leave, CCS Rules, Two-child policy



SC Dismisses Plea for Constituting "Special Purpose Fund" to Financially Assist NRIs(11.05.2020)

Supreme Court has dismissed a Petition seeking for the constitution of a "Special Purpose Fund" for Non-Resident Indians and emigrant workers who are .....

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Karnataka HC Issues Notice in PIL Questioning Legality of Appointment of Minor(03.06.2021)

Karnataka High Court has issued notices to the State and Central governments on a Public Interest Litigation petition questioning the legality of appo.....

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Supreme Court Flags Digital Divide in Accessibility to CoWIN Portal(03.06.2021)

Supreme Court has flagged the digital divide afflicting the accessibility to the CoWIN portal in the Suo Moto COVID case, In Re Essential Distribution.....

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Delhi Court Rejects Police's Plea for Further Police Custody of Wrestler Sushil Kumar(03.06.2021)

Delhi Court has turned down Police's plea seeking further 3 days police custody remand of Olympic wrestler Sushil Kumar and his associate Ajay Kumar a.....

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Kerala HC Directs Taking Decision on Recommendation Regarding Appointment of Tribunal Chairman(03.06.2021)

Kerala High Court has directed the Cabinet Appointment Committee to take a decision on the recommendation regarding the appointment of the Kerala Admi.....

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Tripura HC: Disproportionate Distribution of Vaccines Needs to be Addressed by State(07.06.2021)

Tripura High Court has observed that disproportionate distribution of vaccines in the age group where there is a severe shortage needs to be addressed.....

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Inclusion of additional export items in Appendix 4R with effect from 15.12.2022(07.12.2022)

1. In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 read with Para 1.02 of the Foreign Tra.....

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RBI imposes monetary penalty on The Bharat Co-operative Bank Limited, Bengaluru, Karnataka(05.12.2022)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated November 28, 2022, a monetary penalty of ₹ 5.00 lakh (Rupees Five lakh only) on The Bha.....

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Attempt to export Specialised Chemicals, Organisms, Machinery, Equipment and Technology (SCOMET) items without the required authorization is a serious violation(24.07.2024)

The Appellant is a licensed customs broker and is aggrieved by the order passed by the Commissioner, Customs (Airport and General), New Delhi revoking.....

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Expert evidence is an essential requisite to prove inherent manufacturing defect(22.07.2024)

Complainant purchased Motorcycle (Splendor) from dealer on 17.03.2018. The motorcycle had issues from the very first day it was purchased. The complai.....

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When personal business interests of importers clash with public interest, the former has to give way to the latter(17.06.2021)

In present set of appeals, the Union of India and the authorities related with customs have questioned the orders dated 15th October, 2020 and 5th Jan.....

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Alignments of transmission lines are decided by experts in the field and Court cannot sit over the decision taken by the experts as an Appellate Authority(02.07.2024)

The Petitioner, an asset reconstruction company, has approached this Court for a direction to Respondent No.2 for changing the alignment/path and posi.....

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Madras HC Passes Interim Order Allowing Advocates to Apply to Post of DRT Presiding Officer(04.08.2020)

Madras High Court has permitted lawyers to apply for the post of Presiding Officer of the Debt Recovery Tribunal, as notified vacant by the Central Go.....

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Calcutta HC: Reporting of Illegal Activity in Honest Way, Fundamental Right of Reporter(04.08.2020)

Calcutta HC has said it is the fundamental right of a reporter to publish news of “any illegal” activity “in an honest way”, and “proper reporting” ca.....

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SAT Upholds SEBI Order Imposing Fine on Former YES Bank CEO, Rana Kapoor(22.06.2021)

Securities Appellate Tribunal has upheld the order by the Securities and Exchange Board of India imposing fine of Rs. 1 Crore on former YES Bank CEO, .....

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CESTAT, Delhi: Manufacturer Entitled to Avail Cenvat Credit on Port Charges(22.06.2021)

Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Delhi has ruled that the manufacturer is entitled to avail cenvat credit on port charges.....

Tags : Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Cenvat Credit on Port Charges



Calcutta HC Refuses to Recall Order Asking NHRC to Examine Post Poll Violence Complaints(22.06.2021)

Calcutta High Court has refused to recall its 18th June, 2021 order directing the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to constitute a committee fo.....

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SC: Imported Goods Violating FTDR/DGFT Notifications are 'Prohibited Goods' Liable for Confiscation(22.06.2021)

Supreme Court has held that peas and pulses, which were imported in violation of the notifications of the Central Government and the Director General .....

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Termination of anti-dumping original investigation concerning imports of "Soda Ash" from United Arab Emirates and Russia(18.01.2022)

TERMINATION

As per the Custom Tariff Act,1975 as amended from time to time (hereinafter also referred as the "Act") and the Custom Tariff (Id.....

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RBI releases Annual Report of Ombudsman Schemes, 2021-22(04.01.2023)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the Annual Report of the Ombudsman Schemes for the period April 01, 2021 - March 31, 2022 today. With the yea.....

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Penalty is not leviable where there is a reasonable cause or where assessee establishes its bonafides(12.06.2024)

In present case, during the course of assessment proceedings, the Assessing Officer has levied penalty, under Section 271B and various other sections .....

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MCA Allows Board of Directors to Approve Financial Statements, Board’s Report via Video Conferencing(16.06.2021)

Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has scrapped the Rule restraining the presentation of approval of the annual financial statements, approval of the.....

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Karnataka HC Dismisses PIL for Action Against Alleged Police Atrocities During Lockdown(16.06.2021)

Karnataka High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation filed by an advocate seeking directions to concerned Station House Officers to registe.....

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Karnataka HC Dismisses Plea Questioning Decision to Postpone NEET Exams(16.06.2021)

Karnataka High Court has dismissed a petition filed questioning the decision of the government to postpone the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test .....

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Madras HC Directs State to Not Insist on RTPCR Report While Deciding Compensation Claims(17.06.2021)

Madras High Court has ordered the Health authorities of Tamil Nadu Government to process the claim for compensation of the Petitioner, widow of a priv.....

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Madras HC Disposes of Petition Assailing Validity of Amendment Law Officer Appointment Rules(17.06.2021)

Madras High Court has disposed of a petition filed assailing the validity of an amendment that was made to the rules under the Law Officers of High Co.....

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CAQM to tap the expertise of reputed technical and scientific institutions to tackle air pollution in Delhi-NCR(10.11.2022)

The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) has decided to tap the technical/ academic expertise of the reputed scient.....

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Amendment in Export Policy of broken rice under HS Code 1006 40 00(07.11.2022)

1. In partial modification of the Notification No. 31/2015-2020 dt. 8th September, 2022, the Central Government, in exercise of powers conferred by Se.....

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Export of Red Sanders wood by Forest Environment and Climate Change Department, Government of Odisha(17.11.2022)

1.In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 read with Section 5 of the foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992 (No. 22 of 1992), as amen.....

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Relief in Average Export Obligation in terms of the para 5.19 of Hand Book of Procedures (HBP) of FTP 2015-20(17.11.2022)

1. The para 5.19 of the HBP of the FTP 2015-20 (extended upto 31.03.2023) envisages that to provide relief to exporters of those sectors where total e.....

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Central Government recognizes Export Inspection Agencies as Inspection Agencies for inspection of common salt prior to its export(14.11.2022)

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 7 of the Export (Quality Control and Inspection Act), 1963 (22 of 1963) and in supersession of the noti.....

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Punjab & Haryana High Court Directs Second Postmortem on Dead Body of Gangster Jaipal Singh Bhullar(22.06.2021)

Punjab & Haryana High Court has ordered a second post-mortem to examination to be conducted on the dead body of alleged gangster Jaipal Singh Bhullar,.....

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Allahabad HC Dismisses PIL for Action Against Politicians Involved with Vikas Dubey(23.06.2021)

Allahabad High Court has dismissed with cost, a Public Interest Litigation seeking directions to the Uttar Pradesh Government for taking action on the.....

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Delhi HC Refuses to Stay CCI Probe Against WhatsApp's Privacy Policy(23.06.2021)

Delhi High Court has refused to stay the Competition Commission of India's (CCI) enquiry against WhatsApp's new privacy policy in an appeal by WhatsAp.....

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Gauhati HC Denies Bail to Former DIG for Leaking State Police Recruitment Examination Paper(28.06.2021)

Gauhati High Court has rejected the bail pleas filed by three primary accused persons including a Retired Deputy Inspector General of Assam Police in .....

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Madras HC Dismisses Plea Challenging Govt's Decision to Deport Sri Lankan National Back(28.06.2021)

Madras High Court has dismissed a Habeas Corpus and a Writ plea challenging the decision taken by the State government to deport a Sri Lankan national.....

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Market fees and Rural Development fees are distinct as there is no exemption from Rural Development fees mentioned in the Industrial Policy 2003, it only encompasses exemption from Market fees.(15.07.2024)

This special leave appeal assails the correctness of the judgment and orders passed by the Punjab & Haryana High Court where the matter pertains to ex.....

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Delhi HC Issues Notice in Vaccination Centre’s Plea Challenging Withdrawal from COWIN Portal(31.05.2021)

Delhi High Court has issued notice in a plea filed by Sant Soham Hospital being aggrieved from the withdrawal of its status as a government authorized.....

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SC Directs Centre to Complete Process of Reappointment of NCLT and NCLAT Members at Earliest(01.06.2021)

Supreme Court has directed the Central government to complete the process of reappointment of members of National Company Law Tribunal and National Co.....

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SC Stays Delhi HC Judgment on IGST Imposition on Oxygen Concentrators as Unconstitutional(01.06.2021)

Supreme Court has stayed the Delhi High Court judgment which declared that imposition of Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST) for oxygen concentra.....

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Gujarat HC Issues Notice in PIL Seeking Status Report on Surge of Mucormycosis(02.06.2021)

Gujarat High Court has issues a notice to the State Government seeking a status report with regard to the surge in Mucormycosis cases in the State of .....

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MP HC Asks for Response on Validity of Clause 8 of National Vaccine Policy(02.06.2021)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has asked the State and Central Government to give their responses on the validity of Clause 8 of the National Vaccination P.....

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Sugar Policy and Sugar Mill wise export quota of sugar for season 2022-23(12.12.2022)

1. This is with reference to the Instruction No. 07/2022-Customs dated 31.05.2022 on the related subject.

2. Vide above instruction, attenti.....

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Reserve Bank of India imposes Monetary Penalty on Mynd Solutions Private Limited(29.12.2022)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a monetary penalty of Rs 13,90,000 (Rupees Thirteen Lakh and Ninety Thousand only) on Mynd Solutions Priva.....

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MP HC Revokes Order Restraining MPERC from Revising Power Tariff for Different Consumers(18.06.2021)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has revoked its order restraining Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (MPERC) from revising the power tariff fo.....

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Madras HC Grants Anticipatory Bail to Youth from Arrest for Sharing Child Pornographic Content(18.06.2021)

Madras High Court has granted anticipatory bail to a youth who apprehended arrest for sharing child pornographic content, observing that the menace of.....

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CBIC: 5% GST Applicable on Composite Supply of Service of Milling Wheat Into Flour(18.06.2021)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has clarified that 5% Goods and Services Tax is applicable on the composite supply of service by wa.....

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Supreme Court Rejects MD Students' Plea to Postpone Final Year Exams(18.06.2021)

Supreme Court has refused to pass orders for postponement of final year examinations of Post Graduate medical courses in a a plea filed by a group of .....

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Ministry of Road Transport and Highways Issues Advisory for Extension of Validity of Documents(18.06.2021)

Ministry of Road Transport And Highways has issued an advisory declaring extension of validity of documents related to the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 an.....

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SC Asks P&H HC to Hear Father's Plea for Second Post-mortem in Jaipal Bhullar Encounter(21.06.2021)

Supreme Court has set aside an order passed by the Punjab and Haryana High Court which had dismissed the petition filed by the father of alleged gangs.....

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Union Budget to give a boost to exports and manufacturing(01.02.2023)

Union Budget 2023-24 has a slew of measures to give boost to exports and help accelerated growth of manufacturing in the country. The indirect tax sim.....

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Bombay HC Directs MUHS to Issue Advisories for Medical Students to Produce Negative Covid Report(07.06.2021)

Bombay High Court has directed the Maharashtra University of Health Science (MUHS) to issue advisories asking medical students to produce a negative R.....

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Central Government Changes Vaccination Policy; Makes Vaccination Free for 18-44 Years Age Group(08.06.2021)

Central Government has changed its vaccination policy and has decided to procure vaccines for the State Governments as well as give free vaccines for .....

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Kerala HC: False Accusation of Impotency by Spouse Amounts to Cruelty(08.06.2021)

Kerala High Court has held that casting aspersions of impotency or erectile dysfunction by one spouse against other in matrimonial proceedings will co.....

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Madras High Court Asks Accused to Pay Compensation for Abusing Police(09.06.2021)

Madras High Court has asked an accused who allegedly abused Police and prevented them from doing their public duty, to pay Rs. 10,000 as compensation,.....

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Madras HC: Judicial Notice to be Taken of People Driven to Poverty in Second Surge of Pandemic(09.06.2021)

Madras High Court has said that the Judicial notice has to be taken of several authentic reports indicating that a number of citizens have been driven.....

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Orissa HC Dismisses Plea on Extension of Compassionate Appointment Benefits to Married Daughter(10.06.2021)

Orissa High Court has dismissed a petition filed by the married daughter of a deceased government employee seeking extension of compassionate appointm.....

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Transaction in Corporate Bonds through Request for Quote (RFQ) platform by Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs)(01.02.2023)

1. To increase the liquidity on RFQ platform of stock exchanges and to enhance the transparency and disclosure pertaining to trading in secondary mark.....

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Lending and Deposit Rates of Scheduled Commercial Banks - January 2023(31.01.2023)

Data on lending and deposit rates of scheduled commercial banks (SCBs) (excluding regional rural banks and small finance banks) for the month of Janua.....

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Cabinet approves preparations for India's G20 Presidency(15.02.2022)

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today approved the setting up of a G20 Secretariat and its reporting structures, whic.....

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Change in Bank Rates(08.02.2023)

1. Please refer to circular DOR.RET.REC.88/12.01.001/2022-23 dated December 07, 2022 on the captioned subject.

2. As announced in the Moneta.....

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RBI imposes monetary penalty on IGH Holdings Private Limited, Mumbai(17.03.2023)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated March 15, 2023, imposed a monetary penalty of Rs 11.25 lakh (Rupees Eleven lakh twenty five tho.....

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Courts are not supposed to grant interest on interest except where it has been specifically provided under the statute(07.08.2024)

The sole issue before present Court is whether interest is payable on interest or whether 15% interest per annum awarded would be on the principal sum.....

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Securities and Exchange Board of India (Foreign Portfolio Investors) (Amendment) Regulations, 2023(15.03.2023)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of Section 30 read with sub-section (1) of Section 11, clause (ba) of sub-section (2) of sectio.....

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DGFT import-exporter code services affected due to non-availability of PAN validation services from 01.06.2021 to 06.06.2021(26.05.2021)

In reference to the Press release by Central Board of Direct Taxes on "Launch of new e-filing Portal of the Income Tax Department - Non-availability o.....

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Issue of Master Circular by Stock Exchanges, Clearing Corporations and Depositories(20.04.2023)

1. Stock Exchanges, Clearing Corporations and Depositories (hereinafter collectively referred to as 'Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs)') commu.....

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The equivalence of a qualification is not a matter that can be determined in exercise of power of judicial review(06.08.2024)

The Appellant, appeared in the written test on 10th October, 2009 and cleared the exam. The KPSC invited the Appellant vide letter dated 03rd October,.....

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Operation of a statute could not be curbed by private action of parties(06.08.2024)

The Petitioner is a company, which claims to be a 'small' enterprise under Section 2(m) of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 20.....

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Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on United India Co-operative Bank Limited, Uttar Pradesh(14.03.2022)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated March 09, 2022, a monetary penalty of Rs. 1.00 lakh (Rupees One Lakh only) on the Unite.....

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Rectifiable labelling information for imported food consignments(07.03.2023)

1. Reference is invited to Instruction No. 10/2022-Customs dated 28.06.2022 relating to the above subject (copy enclosed), issued based on FSSAI's let.....

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Supreme Court Refuses to Entertain Plea Seeking Directions for Proper Disposal of Bodies(28.06.2021)

Supreme Court has refused to entertain the plea filed seeking directions for framing of a policy to protect the rights of the dead and controlling the.....

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Delhi High Court Refuses to Stay Centre's Notice to Digital News Portals(28.06.2021)

Delhi High Court has said it was prima facie not inclined to grant any interim relief on applications by The Quint and The Wire for action against the.....

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Rajasthan HC Dismisses Writ Challenging Suspension of Mayor of Jaipur Municipal Corporation(29.06.2021)

Rajasthan High Court has dismissed a writ petition filed by Somya Gurjar challenging her suspension as the Mayor of Jaipur Greater Municipal Corporati.....

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Bombay HC Disposes of Kangana Ranaut’s Passport Renewal Application(29.06.2021)

Bombay High Court has disposed of two applications filed by actor Kangana Ranaut seeking directions to the Passport Authority to renew her passport af.....

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NGT Orders Five Sponge Iron Plants to Pay Rs. 7 Crore Environmental Compensation(01.07.2021)

National Green Tribunal has ordered that five sponge iron plant at Nemakallu and Hirehal in the district to pay Rs. 7 crore as environmental compensat.....

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CBIC Notifies Covid-19 Testing of Live Animals Before Importing Into India(01.07.2021)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has notified the requirement of COVID-19 testing in live animals before importing into India. The B.....

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Centre issues guidelines to Ensure Safety in Transportation of Dangerous Goods(06.03.2023)

The guidelines to set a new benchmark for the safe handling and transportation of hazardous materials across the country

The Bureau of Indian.....

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Extension of timelines for sale and renewal of short term Covid specific health insurance policies(28.03.2022)

1. Reference is invited to the short term Covid specific health insurance policies permitted to be offered by all Insurers.

2. In partial mo.....

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Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs exempts the specific deposits(30.03.2023)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (4) of section 51A of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and C.....

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Cyber Security and Cyber Resilience framework for Portfolio Managers(29.03.2023)

1. With rapid technological advancement in the securities market, there is a greater need for maintaining robust cyber security and to have a cyber- r.....

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Liberalised Remittance Scheme for Resident Individuals - Reporting(17.06.2021)

1. Attention of all Authorised Dealer Category - I (AD Category - I) banks is invited to A. P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 106 dated May 23, 2013, in te.....

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Framework for acceptance of Green Deposits(11.04.2023)

1.Climate change has been recognised as one of the most critical challenges faced by the global society and economy in the 21st century. The financial.....

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In exercise of writ jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution, factual determination of rights cannot be undertaken(23.10.2023)

Challenge raised in the present writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, 1950 is to the decision taken as indicated in the .....

Tags : Possession, Public utility, Legality



Unless the charges upon the assessee are specific, penalty under Section 271(1)(c) of IT Act is not leviable(18.10.2022)

Present appeal by the assessee is directed against the order of the Learned Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals), pertaining to Assessment Year 2015-1.....

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Procedure for Registration Certificate for import of marble and Fresh (green) Areca Nut from Bhutan without Minimum Import Price condition(20.03.2023)

In exercise of powers conferred under paragraph 1.03 and 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy (2015-2020), the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby la.....

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P&H HC: Inclusion of Biological Mother's Name in Passport Would Not Cause Any Prejudice(21.07.2020)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Regional Passport Office to allow an applicant's request for inclusion of her biological mother's name .....

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Central Government Amends Motor Vehicle Rules to Incorporate More Safety Measures(22.07.2020)

Ministry of Road Transports and Highways has notified Central Motor Vehicles (Seventh Amendment) Rules, 2020 which amends a few provisions of the Cent.....

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SC Seeks Action Plan on Disposal of Bio-Medical Waste by Delhi Private Hospitals(24.07.2020)

Supreme Court has expressed concerns over indiscriminate dumping of bio-medical waste by some private hospitals, near open forests areas in Delhi, esp.....

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Madras HC Directs to Invoke Prevention of Corruption Act Against Police Officials(24.07.2020)

Madras High Court has pulled up the state prison authorities on being intimated that the police officials accompanying the convicts coming out on paro.....

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MCA Relaxes Time for Filing Forms Related to Creation/Modification of Changes(02.07.2021)

Ministry of Corporate Affairs has notified relaxation in time for filing forms related to creation/modification of changes under Companies Act, 2013. .....

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When there is no lapse/delay on the part of the Applicant, he cannot be punished for the same(15.12.2022)

The original writ Petitioners have preferred the present appeal feeling aggrieved with the impugned judgment and order passed by the High Court by whi.....

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Extended period cannot be invoked unless a positive act on the part of the assessee is evidenced showing the intent to evade payment of duty(20.02.2024)

Issue to be decided in the instant case is as to whether the Appellants are liable to pay penalty under Section 78 of the Finance Act, 1994 when the s.....

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Customs duty full exemption for all imported drugs & Food for Special Medical Purposes for personal use for treatment of all Rare Diseases(30.03.2023)

The Central Government has given full exemption from basic customs duty on all drugs and Food for Special Medical Purposes imported for personal use f.....

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Issuance of EODC for AA and EPCG process from DGFT portal(06.04.2023)

Reference is drawn to earlier Trade Notice no. 24/2022-23 dated 12th January 2023 regarding the online functionality to AA / EPCG authorisation holder.....

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ASBA designated branches to remain open for public on May 8, 2022 (Sunday) to facilitate processing of applications for LIC IPO(04.05.2022)

1. The Government of India, in order to facilitate bidding for LIC IPO, has requested that all bank branches designated to process ASBA (Application S.....

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Monetary Policy Statement, 2022-2023 Resolution of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) May 2 and 4, 2022(04.05.2022)

On the basis of an assessment of the current and evolving macroeconomic situation, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) at its meeting today (May 4, 20.....

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Measures towards developing Surety Insurance Bonds market(16.05.2023)

Surety Bonds are a type of insurance policy protecting parties involved in a transaction or contract from potential financial losses due to a breach o.....

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CAQM issues orders for imposing Environmental Compensation Charges (EC) and initiation of prosecution(01.06.2023)

To abate air pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR), the 40 inspection teams/ flying squads constituted by the Commission for Air Quality Mana.....

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Introduction of Online Facility of Requesting Appointment for Virtual Meeting/Personal Hearing to the Exporters From Offices of DGFT W.E.F. 01.06.2023(31.05.2023)

1. With the objective of Trade Facilitation and to extend proactive hand-holding and support to the exporting community, it is informed that an online.....

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GCA Simplifies Process for Grant of Heliport License(30.05.2023)

Now the applications for NOC/Clearance to five external organizations can be routed through a single tab in the applicant's eGCA profile.

Th.....

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When reasonable cause for non-compliance with notice is crystal clear, assessee need not to be visited with rigours of penalty(09.05.2024)

The Appellant has filed her return of income under Section 139 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 on 27.03.2015 declaring income of Rs.41,42,690. Assessing O.....

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DGFT Removes Import Restrictions on Refined Palm Oil, Refined Palm Olein, Potatoes(02.07.2021)

Director-General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has temporarily removed import restrictions on refined palm oil, refined Palm Olein, Potatoes. According to a.....

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Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Seeking Postponement of UPSC ESE 2021(02.07.2021)

Supreme Court has dismissed a plea seeking for the postponement of the UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE), 2021 in wake of the COVID-19 pande.....

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P&H HC Denies Bail to Accused Found in Possession of Contraband Intoxicant Tablets(02.07.2021)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has observed that showing sympathy towards alleged drug peddlers at the time of granting bail often proves counterproduc.....

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SC Issues Notice on Petition Seeking SIT Probe into West Bengal Post-Poll Violence(02.07.2021)

Supreme Court has issued notice to the Central Government, State of West Bengal, and the Election Commission of India in a plea seeking for an inquiry.....

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Allahabad HC Denies Bail to Man Who Allegedly Raped, Posted Woman's Obscene Snaps on FB(05.07.2021)

Allahabad High Court has denied bail to a man 'prima facie' accused of raping and posting obscene photographs of a woman on Facebook with whom he once.....

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Shifting of Capital Goods imported under the EPCG Scheme(29.08.2018)

In exercise of the powers conferred under Paragraph 1.03 of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2015-20, the Director General of Foreign Trade in public in.....

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Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on South Indian Bank Limited(19.06.2019)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by order dated June 13, 2019, monetary penalty of Rs.1 million on South Indian Bank Limited (the bank) fo.....

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Allocation of quantity for export of preferential quota sugar to EU under CXL quota(04.09.2018)

1. In exercise of the powers conferred under Paragraphs 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby allo.....

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RBI releases Draft Report of the Internal Working Group on Comprehensive Review of Market Timings(10.07.2019)

The Reserve Bank of India today released the draft report of the Internal Working Group on "Comprehensive Review of Market Timings". Comments on the d.....

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Tripura HC Stays Probe into Facebook Post by Person Associated with Political Party(05.07.2021)

Tripura High Court has stayed probe in a matter wherein a person, associated with a political party, had put a post on his Facebook account "Finish th.....

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Delhi High Court Stays Transfer of HIV Positive BSF Jawan Due to Medical Condition(05.07.2021)

Delhi High Court has stayed the transfer of an HIV Positive Border Security Force (BSF) Jawan, disapproving the insistence of the BSF that he joins du.....

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RBI Issues Review of Instructions on Interest on Overdue Domestic Deposits(06.07.2021)

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued the review of instructions on Interest on overdue domestic deposits. The RBI has directed Banks to refer to dir.....

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Telangana HC Rejects AG Request to Recuse from Plea on Use of Krishna River Water for Power(06.07.2021)

Telangana High Court has rejected Advocate-General (AG) B.S. Prasad’s request to recuse from hearing a writ petition filed by two farmers of Andhra Pr.....

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Telangana HC Upholds Preventive Detention of Man Accused of Duping Poor Farmers(06.07.2021)

Telangana High Court has upheld preventive detention of a man accused of duping farmers of their hard-earned agricultural produce, observing that whit.....

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Large Exposures Framework(03.06.2019)

Please refer to the instructions contained in circulars DBR.No.BP.BC.43/21.01.003/2016-17 dated December 01, 2016 and DBR.No.BP.BC.31/21.01.003/2018-1.....

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Implementation of PGA eSANCHIT-Paperless Processing under SWIFT-Uploading of Licenses/Permits/Certificates/Other Authorizations (LPCOs) by PGAs(03.06.2019)

'eSANCHIT' application is successfully in operation since 01.04.2018. Further with the objective of further reducing physical interface between Custom.....

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Delhi High Court Disposes Plea for Publication of New Excise Policy 2021(06.07.2021)

Delhi High Court has disposed of a plea filed by Delhi Liquor Traders' Association seeking directions to make public Delhi Government's new excise pol.....

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Rajasthan HC: Court Not Obligated to Provide Opportunity of Hearing in Bail Application of Juvenile(06.07.2021)

Rajasthan High Court has ruled that it is not obligated to provide the complainant with an opportunity of hearing while adjudicating upon a bail appli.....

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RBI Allows Bank to Offer Lower Rate on Matured Fixed Deposits(06.07.2021)

Reserve Bank of India has allowed banks to offer the lower of either the savings deposit rate or fixed deposit rate on matured Fixed Deposits in a bid.....

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Madras HC Grants Police Protection to Queer Woman Harassed by Family Members(07.07.2021)

Madras High Court has granted police protection to a queer woman belonging to the LGBTQIA+ community alleging harassment by her family members after d.....

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MP HC Issues Directions for Implementation of Poverty Alleviation Schemes(08.07.2021)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued directions to the District Legal Service Authorities and the State Authority for ensuring implementation of pover.....

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Inclusion of "India Post Payments Bank Limited" in the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934(03.07.2019)

We advise that the "India Post Payments Bank Limited" has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notificatio.....

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Steps taken by Government to provide education to poor students(11.07.2019)

The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009 provides for access to elementary schools for children of the age group of 6-14.....

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Export of Cardamom(24.07.2019)

The Government of Saudi Arabia and Japan have not banned import of cardamom from India. However, Saudi Arabia Food & Drug Authority (SFDA) had detaine.....

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Policy for Non-Performing Civil Servants(24.07.2019)

The provisions of Fundamental Rules (FR) 56(j), Rule 48 of Central Civil Services (CCS) (Pension) Rules, 1972 and Rule 16(3) (Amended) of All India Se.....

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Allocation of quantity for export of preferential quota sugar to EU under CXL quota(24.07.2019)

1. In exercise of the powers conferred under Paragraphs 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby allo.....

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Civil aviation Ministry Releases the policy on Biometric based Digital processing of passengers at airports called "Digi Yatra"(04.10.2018)

The Union Minister of Commerce and Industry and Civil Aviation, Shri Suresh Prabhu today released the policy on biometric based digital processing of .....

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Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on Federal Bank Limited(03.10.2018)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated September 25, 2018, a monetary penalty of Rs. 50 million on Federal Bank Limited (the b.....

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Exim Bank agreed to provide Government of India supported Line of Credit of USD 38 million to the Government of the Republic of Mozambique(01.08.2019)

1. Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated March 20, 2019 with the Government of the Republic of Mozambique for ma.....

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Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies(07.08.2019)

This Statement sets out various developmental and regulatory policy measures in the areas of Financial Markets; Payment and Settlement Systems; Bankin.....

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Report of the Competition Law Review Committee submitted to Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister(15.08.2019)

Key recommendations include introduction of a 'Green Channel' for combination notifications to enable fast-paced regulatory approvals of mergers and a.....

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J & K HC Seeks Data on State Security to Pvt./Political/Retired Persons(24.08.2020)

Jammu and Kashmir High Court has called for information from the Home Secretary and the Director General of Police regarding the security cover provid.....

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Bombay HC: Time for State to Introduce Stricter Norms to Deal with Inflammatory Social Media Posts(24.08.2020)

Bombay High Court has observed that it is time for the State to impose stricter norms to deal with rapid rise of 'absolutely avoidable, uncalled for a.....

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SC Refuses Pre-Arrest Bail to Man Accused of Making Objectionable Facebook Post Against Smrit Irani(12.07.2021)

Supreme Court has refused to entertain a petition filed by a man seeking anticipatory bail in a First Information Report registered by the Uttar Prade.....

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LCIA Rules Against Djibouti’s Port Company in Dispute with DP World(13.07.2021)

London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) has ruled against Djibouti’s port company, Port de Djibouti S.A. (PDSA), in its dispute with DP World.....

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DGFT: Importer Not Required to Furnish Quarterly Returns for Import of Water-Mark Bank Note Paper(14.07.2021)

Director-General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has notified that the importer is no longer required to furnish quarterly returns for import of Water-mark Ba.....

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Last date of Import of Pulses for the fiscal year 2019-2020(11.09.2019)

Reference is invited to final Minutes of the meeting held on 12.06.2019 to review the allocation of quota for Toor, Moong, Urad and Peas. In this minu.....

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RBI releases the Report of the Committee on the Development of Housing Finance Securitisation Market(09.09.2019)

The Reserve Bank of India had constituted a Committee on the Development of Housing Finance Securitisation Market, on May 29, 2019, with Dr. Harsh Var.....

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Kerala HC Lifts Bail Condition Imposed on Former PWD Minister V.K. Ebrahim Kunju(19.07.2021)

Kerala High Court has lifted the bail condition imposed on Former PWD Minister V.K Ebrahim Kunju to the effect that he cannot leave the jurisdictional.....

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Delhi HC Directs to Present Petition Challenging Delhi New Excise Policy Before CJ(19.07.2021)

Delhi High Court has directed that the petition challenging tender conditions of Delhi Government's New Excise Policy 2021-22 be presented before a be.....

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SIAC Concludes Hearing on Amazon-Future Dispute, to Deliver Judgment in 1 Month(20.07.2021)

Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) has concluded its hearing on the plea filed by e-commerce major Amazon against the Rs 24,713-crore d.....

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Karnataka HC: Any Unreasoned Delay to Consider Appointment Would Make Authority Personally Liable(20.07.2021)

Karnataka High Court has held that any unreasoned or unjustifiable delay on the part of the Authority to consider an application for appointment on co.....

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SC: High Courts Can Pass Interim Orders in Section 482 CrPC in Exceptional Cases(21.07.2021)

Supreme Court has observed that the High Courts can pass interim protection order in Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 petitions in .....

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Allahabad HC Takes Suo Moto Cognizance of Noise Pollution by Modified Silencers on Bikes(21.07.2021)

Allahabad High Court has taken suo moto cognizance of Noise pollution generated through modified silencers specifically Bullet Bikes and the other two.....

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Relaxation of time-Compounding of Offences under Direct Tax Laws-One-time measure(09.09.2019)

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has been issuing guidelines from time to time for compounding of offences under the Direct Tax Laws, prescrib.....

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Task Force on Offshore Rupee Markets submits report to the Governor(08.08.2019)

The Task Force on Offshore Rupee Markets, set up by the Reserve Bank of India in February 2019 and chaired by Smt. Usha Thorat, former Deputy Governor.....

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Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit of USD 800 million to the Government of the Republic of Maldives(05.09.2019)

Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated March 18, 2019 with the Government of the Republic of Maldives for making .....

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RBI releases the Report of the Task Force on the Development of Secondary Market for Corporate Loans for comments(03.09.2019)

The Reserve Bank of India had constituted a Task Force on Development of Secondary Market for Corporate Loans under the Chairmanship of Shri T. N. Man.....

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AP HC: Registration of Crime by Police Without Material Allegation May Lead to Anarchy(14.09.2020)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has observed that the registration of a crime without any material allegation to constitute cognizable offence, and harassin.....

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Madras HC: Conduct of Police Personnel in Holding Demonstrations Similar to Strike(16.09.2020)

Madras High Court has ruled that the conduct of the police personnel in holding a demonstration before the Office of the Police Commissioner, raising .....

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J&K HC: Mere Reproduction of Police Dossier in Detention Order Can't Justify Detention(17.09.2020)

Jammu & Kashmir High Court has quashed a detention order detaining one Surinder Singh under Section 8 of the Jammu & Kashmir Public Safety Act, 1978 s.....

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SC Stays Kerala HC Judgment Quashing Appointment of Presiding Officer of Industrial Tribunal(17.09.2020)

Supreme Court has stayed the operation of a Kerala High Court judgement which had restrained V. Vijayakumar from functioning as the Presiding Officer .....

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Patna HC Asks State Govt to Enhance Economic Support to Transgender Community(18.09.2020)

Patna High Court has asked the State Government to think about enhancing the economic support to the members of the Transgender community who, "at thi.....

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Patna HC Refuses Anticipatory Bail to Men Who Allegedly Posted Vulgar Photos of Goddess Saraswati(06.08.2021)

Patna High Court has denied anticipatory bail to two men alleged to have taken and circulated vulgar photographs with an idol of Goddess Saraswati in .....

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Government inserts new policy condition under Chapter 87 of ITC (HS), 2017-Schedule-1 (Import Policy)(28.08.2019)

In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 of FT (D&R) Act, 1992, read with paragraph 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020, as amend.....

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IGST Export Refunds-Extension in SB005 alternate mechanism and revised processing in certain cases including disbursal of compensation Cess(27.08.2019)

CBIC has issued circulars 05/2018-Customs dated 23.02.2018, 08/2018-Customs dated 23.03.2018, 15/2018-Customs dated 06.06.2018 and 40/2018-Customs dat.....

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Karnataka HC Directs to Ensure Submission of Proposal for Video Conferencing Facilities(14.07.2021)

Karnataka High Court has directed the State government to ensure that the State Revenue Department submits a proposal to the Finance department under .....

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Cabinet Notifies Continuation of CSS for Development of Infrastructure Facilities(15.07.2021)

Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) for Development of Infrastructure Facilities for Judiciary for ano.....

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Kerala HC Quashes Tender Floated by KSEB for Procurement of Electric Poles(16.07.2021)

Kerala High Court has quashed the tender floated by the KSEB for procuring electric poles of 8 m length with a working load of 140 kg. The Court has c.....

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Karnataka HC Strikes Down Condition Denying Compassionate Appointment to Children in Second Marriage(16.07.2021)

Karnataka High Court has set aside a circular issued by the Karnataka Power Transmission Coporation Ltd by which it denied appointment on compassionat.....

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Delhi HC Directs Centre to Share Memorandum on Deportation of Illegal Migrants(16.07.2021)

Delhi High Court has directed the Centre to share in a sealed cover its office memorandum pertaining to the deportation of illegal migrants from Bangl.....

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Commerce Ministry through ECGC raises Insurance cover for Banks up to 90% for Working Capital Loans(16.09.2019)

Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and Railways, Piyush Goyal informed about the details of the Export Credit Insurance Scheme (ECIS). The scheme w.....

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Commerce and Industry Minister Launches Steel Import Monitoring System(16.09.2019)

Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and Railways, Piyush Goyal and Minister of State for Commerce & Industry, Hardeep Singh Puri launched Steel Impo.....

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RBI releases the Report of the Internal Working Group to Review the Liquidity Management Framework(26.09.2019)

As announced in the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies of June 06, 2019, an Internal Working Group was mandated to review the current .....

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Reserve Bank of India imposes penalty on United Overseas Bank Limited(03.10.2019)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated October 01, 2019, imposed a monetary penalty of ` One crore on United Overseas Bank Limited (th.....

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Issue of Late Cut being imposed by the system while applying MEIS on reactivated shipping bills(09.10.2019)

The Directorate has been receiving multiple representations from the members of the trade and the EPCs regarding the difficulties being faced by expor.....

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Telangana HC Directs Re-Postmortem on Contention of Wiping of Evidence of Encounter(05.10.2020)

Telangana High Court has directed the re-postmortem of the three deceased persons, allegedly killed by the Naxal Wing of the state police in an allege.....

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DGFT Introduces Online Deemed Exports Application Module on Its Website(30.07.2021)

Director-General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has introduced an online Deemed Exports Application Module on its website. The members of the trade are hereb.....

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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Plea Challenging New Policy to Not Grant Retail Liquor License(30.07.2021)

Delhi High Court has sought response from the Delhi Government on a petition challenging Clause 2.4 of the Tender conditions of its New Excise Policy .....

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SC Refuses to Reduce Cost on Petitioner Challenging CJI Dipak Misra's Appointment(30.07.2021)

Supreme Court has dismissed an application which sought for the reduction of the cost of Rupees 5 lakhs imposed on one Mukesh Jain for filing a writ p.....

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Calcutta HC Issues Notice on Plea Challenging Appointment of TMC MLA Mukul Roy as PAC Chairman(02.08.2021)

Calcutta High Court has issued notice on a plea challenging TMC MLA Mukul Roy's appointment as the Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of .....

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Delhi HC Directs Delhi Govt to File Status Report Disclosing Completion of Tasks(03.08.2021)

Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Government to file a status report disclosing the completion of tasks in relation to the project of making 250.....

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DPOs to allow their subscribers to view their subscription and modify the same through the TRAI's APP/Portal by sharing APIs with TRAI(09.10.2019)

Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued the Telecommunication (Broadcasting and Cable) Services Standards of Quality of Service and Consumer P.....

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Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on Indian Bank(20.11.2019)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by order dated November 18, 2019, monetary penalty of Rupees One crore on Indian Bank (the bank) for non-.....

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Amendment in Import policy of Iron and Steel and incorporation of policy condition in Chapter 72, 73 and 86 of ITC(HS), 2017 Schedule-1(21.11.2019)

1. Kind reference is invited to DGFT Notification No.'s 17/2015-2020 & 32/2015-20 dated 05.09.2019 & 13.11.2019 respectively. Further vide Circular No.....

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SC Upholds Citizen's Right to Challenge Constitutional Amendment Affecting States' Power(21.07.2021)

Supreme Court has observed that when a citizen of India challenges a constitutional amendment as being procedurally infirm, it is the duty of the Cour.....

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Calcutta HC Grants Time to WB Government to Submit Reply to Final Report by NHRC(22.07.2021)

Calcutta High Court has granted time to the West Bengal state government to submit a reply to the final report submitted by the Committee of the Natio.....

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Delhi HC Appoints Local Commissioner to Submit Report on Donations, Facilities for Devotees(26.07.2021)

Delhi High Court has appointed a local commissioner for paying surprise visits in Kalkaji Temple in respect of ascertaining conduct of 'puja sewa', co.....

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Parliament Passes Bill to Declare Two Food Technology Institutes as Institutions of National Importan(27.07.2021)

Lok Sabha has passed the National Institutes of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management Bill, 2021, to declare the National Institute of Food.....

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Delhi HC Asks for Centre Response on Issuance of New Passport to Transgender Woman(27.07.2021)

Delhi High Court has asked the Centre to respond on a petition seeking issuance of a new passport to a Transgender woman with the required changes in .....

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SC: Production of Injury Report is Not Sine Qua Non for Establishing Offence(27.07.2021)

Supreme Court has observed that production of injury report is not a sine qua non for establishing the case for the offence under Section 323 of the I.....

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Benefit of FTAs to Small Exporters(11.12.2019)

The Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) signed by India provide tariff concessions thereby giving opportunities for exports of products including those relat.....

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J&K HC Stays Interim Order Staying Appointment of Law Officers(06.08.2021)

Jammu and Kashmir High Court has stayed the interim order passed by a single-judge, staying fresh appointment of Law Officers (other than the Advocate.....

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AAR, Tamil Nadu: Ready-to-Cook Powdered Mix Taxable at 18%(09.08.2021)

Authority for Advance Ruling, Tamil Nadu has stated that ready-to-cook dosa, idli, porridge mix, etc sold in powdered form are taxable at 18%, even th.....

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Madras HC Allows Tangedco Appeal Against Order Directing Provision of Employment(09.08.2021)

Madras High Court has allowed an appeal preferred by Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (Tangedco) against a Single Bench order that d.....

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SC: Condition of Pre-deposit of Fine Cannot be Imposed to Hear Revision Petition Filed by Convict(09.08.2021)

Supreme Court has observed that deposit of fine amount cannot be made a condition precedent for hearing revision petition under Section 397 of the Cri.....

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MP HC: Possession of Medicine Containing Narcotic Substances Without Valid Documents is Offence(09.08.2021)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that possession of cough syrup or medicine containing narcotic substances without valid documents will attract the .....

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SC Directs NOIDA to Pay Compensation to Land Owner Who Was Dispossessed Illegally(09.08.2021)

Supreme Court has directed New Okhla Industrial Development Authority (NOIDA) to pay compensation to aggrieved land-owners who were dispossessed of th.....

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SC Directs Kerala University to Appoint Candidate Who Was Denied Lecturer Post 14 Years Ago(09.08.2021)

Supreme Court has directed Kerala University to appoint a candidate who was illegally denied the post of Lecturer in Department Of Education in the se.....

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Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on SBM Bank (India) Ltd(16.10.2019)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated October 15, 2019, imposed a monetary penalty of Rs. 3 crore on SBM Bank (India) Ltd. for non-co.....

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CCEA approves Review of Guidelines for Granting Authorization to market Transportation Fuels(23.10.2019)

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the Review of Guidelines for Granting Authorizat.....

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SC: Mere Inclusion of Candidate in Selection List Does Not Confer Vested Right to Appointment(08.10.2020)

Supreme Court has reiterated that mere inclusion of candidate in a selection list does not confer upon them a vested right to appointment.

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Delhi HC Restrains Ex-Employee of Air India from Posting Allegations Against Company(12.10.2020)

Delhi High Court has restrained an ex-employee of Air India from directly or indirectly, publishing and/or commenting or communicating or issuing any .....

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Andhra Pradesh HC Orders CBI to Probe Social Media Posts About Judges(13.10.2020)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation inquiry into objectionable comments made about the Court and its judges on soc.....

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Orissa HC Reinstates Police Constable Terminated 25 Years Ago for Height Deficiency(13.10.2020)

Orissa High Court has directed reinstatement of a police constable who was terminated from service 25 years ago on the ground of deficiency of height .....

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CESTAT, Delhi: No Service Tax Applicable on Transporter of Firewood(18.08.2021)

Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Delhi has ruled that no Service Tax is applicable on transporter of firewood as carting .....

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CESTAT, Delhi: No Service Tax Applicable on Transporter of Firewood(18.08.2021)

Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Delhi has ruled that no Service Tax is applicable on transporter of firewood as carting .....

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DGFT Notifies Procedure and Criteria for Applications for Export of Antigen Tests(19.08.2021)

Director-General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has notified the Procedure and Criteria for submission, approval of applications for export of COVID-19 Rapid.....

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Import, trading and re-export of rough diamonds by notified entities in Gujarat Hira Bourse, Ichhapore Surat(31.10.2019)

1. Representations have been received from the Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council for setting up a Special Notified Zone at Surat in lines wi.....

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Creation of segregated portfolio in mutual fund schemes(07.11.2019)

1. In partial modification to SEBI Circular No. SEBI/HO/IMD/DF2/CIR/P/2018/160 dated December 28, 2018 on 'Creation of segregated portfolio in mutual .....

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RBI releases the Report of the Working Group to Review the Regulatory and Supervisory Framework for Core Investment Companies(06.11.2019)

The Reserve Bank of India had constituted a Working Group (WG) to Review Regulatory and Supervisory Framework for Core Investment Companies (CICs), on.....

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Reporting of changes in terms of investment(06.11.2019)

1.This is with reference to Para 9 of SEBI Circular No. SEBI/HO/IMD/DF4/CIR/P/2019/102 dated September 24, 2019 on conditions to be adhered to by Mutu.....

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Khadi gets separate unique HS code, export to get a boost(06.11.2019)

Khadi has once again come out of its customary veil, marking its presence in the exclusive HS code bracket, issued by the central government on 4th No.....

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Karnataka HC Disposes Off Recovery Proceedings Against Transport Corporation Employees(15.09.2021)

Karnataka High Court has disposed off a petition seeking to recover the revenue loss from Unions and Employees of the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport.....

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Madras HC Dismisses Plea Seeking Direction to Restrain from Renaming Airport(16.09.2021)

Madras High Court has dismissed a petition that sought a direction to restrain the authorities concerned from renaming the airport after any local per.....

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Kerala HC Directs State to Address Police Officers Deposing Against Prosecution in Criminal Cases(16.09.2021)

Kerala High Court has directed the State government to address the issue of police officers deposing against prosecution in criminal cases after their.....

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Kerala HC Urges State to Draft Law to Penalise Retired Police Officers Tampering With Investigation(16.09.2021)

Kerala High Court has directed the State to look into the matter of absence of law in force to take action against a police officer who tampers with a.....

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Supreme Court Permits Immersion of PoP Ganesh Idols in Hyderabad's Hussain Sagar Lake(16.09.2021)

Supreme Court has allowed the Telangana Government to permit the immersion of Plaster of Paris (POP) idols in Hussain Sagar lake during Ganesh Chaturt.....

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Authorisation to Sign Pathology Report(06.02.2018)

As per clause (c) of sub-section (2) of Section 15 of IMC Act, 1956, no person other than a doctor having qualification recognized by MCI and register.....

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Exercise of power under Section 7 and 8 of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 by the State Governments and the Union territory Administrations in relation to SIMI(14.02.2019)

Whereas, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (1) and (3) of section 3 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (37 of 1967), .....

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1023 Fast Track Special Courts will be set up for Speedy disposal of Rape and POCSO Act Cases(09.01.2020)

Incidents of rape and gang rape of minor girls below age of twelve years and similar heinous crimes against women have shaken the conscience of the en.....

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Telecom Regulatory Authority of India launches Complaint Management System portal and app(09.01.2020)

As per TRAI Act, 1997, consumer protection is an important mandate of TRAI. TRAI has taken several initiatives, over the years to protect the interest.....

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Query regarding import policy of Iron & Steel(08.01.2020)

DGFT vide Notification No. 17/2015-2020 dated 05.09.2019 amended the import policy of Iron & Steel by revising it from 'Free' to 'Free' subject to com.....

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Chhattisgarh HC: Special Court Under SC-ST Act Has Power to Direct Registration of FIR(02.11.2020)

Chhattisgarh High Court has held that the Special Courts constituted under Section 14 of the Scheduled Caste and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of A.....

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Uttarakhand HC Seeks Response on Steps Taken by ICMR for Providing Bar Code on RTPCR Reports(24.08.2021)

Uttarakhand High Court has sought response of the State Government on the steps taken by Indian Medical Research Council (ICMR) in issuing directions .....

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Delhi Government Notifies Medical Oxygen Production Promotion Policy 2021(25.08.2021)

Delhi Government has notified the Medical Oxygen Production Promotion Policy 2021 and allowed 100% Reimbursement of GST in order to increase productio.....

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Bombay HC: Not Necessary to Hear Respondents at Time of Admission of Second Appeal(25.08.2021)

Bombay High Court has held that it is not necessary to hear the respondents at the time of admission of the second appeal filed under Section 100 of t.....

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Karnataka High Court Provides Relief to Sub-Inspector BSF on Posting to Kashmir(27.08.2021)

Karnataka High Court of has set aside the posting of sub-inspector of Border Security Force to Kashmir during the fag end of his service when he was g.....

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Government decides to allow one more opportunity to employees of Public Sector Insurance Companies who joined on or before 28th June, 1995(02.03.2019)

The Government of India has decided to allow one more opportunity to employees of Public Sector Insurance Companies (PSICs) who joined on or before 28.....

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Plant Quarantine (Regulation of Import into India) (First Amendment) Order, 2020(24.01.2020)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 3 of the Destructive Insects and Pests Act, 1914 (2 of 1914), the Central Government.....

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Standard Operating Procedure to be followed by exporters(23.01.2020)

As you are aware, several cases of monetisation of credit fraudulently obtained or ineligible credit through refund of Integrated Goods & Service Tax .....

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Interest rate of deposits made under the Special Deposit Scheme for Non-Government Provident, Superannuation and Gratuity Funds(03.04.2019)

It is hereby notified that the deposits made under the Special Deposit Scheme for Non-Government Provident, Superannuation and Gratuity Funds, announc.....

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Anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of "Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride Resin-whether or not further processed into compound", originating in or exported from China PR and Korea RP(25.02.2020)

Attention is invited to the Final Finding Notification No. 6/3/2019-DGTR dated 19.02.2020 issued by the Designated Authority in respect of the subject.....

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Cabinet apprised about MoU between India and Republic of Korea in issuing jointly Postage Stamp(15.04.2019)

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, was apprised about an MoU signed in February, 2019 between India and Republic of .....

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Steps Taken to Boost Export(11.03.2020)

Primary focus Government export promotion schemes/ policies is to refund duties and taxes levied on inputs used in production of export products, redu.....

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Kerala Government Brings Ordinance Making Cyber Defamation/Intimidation an Offence(23.11.2020)

Kerala Government has signed an ordinance to incorporate Section 118A in the Kerala Police Act 1960, which makes intimidation, defamation, or insultin.....

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Kerala HC Directs KUHS to Ensure Covid Positive Students Write Their Exams as per Health Guidelines(24.11.2020)

Kerala High Court has directed the Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS) to ensure that all its students, who have tested Covid positive, are en.....

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Allahabad HC Asks Government on Reducing Air Pollution in State(26.11.2020)

Allahabad High Court has asked the Uttar Pradesh Government and the State Pollution Control Board about the steps taken by it to reduce air pollution .....

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Karnataka HC Directs Govt to Reconsider Decision Making Reporting to Duty Mandatory(27.11.2020)

Karnataka High Court has directed the State government to in two weeks time reconsider its decision making it compulsory for government employees, in .....

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SC Grants Time to Secretary General to File Reply in Plea Seeking Appointment of Additional Judges(27.11.2020)

Supreme Court has allowed 4 weeks' time to its Secretary General to file response on a plea seeking appointment of additional judges to the top Court.

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MCA Extends Last Date of Filing of Cost Audit Report to Board of Directors(28.09.2021)

Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has extended the last date of filing of the Cost Audit Report to the Board of Directors under Rule 6(5) of the Com.....

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Delhi HC Stays Order Declaring CM's Promise on Payment of Rent for Poor as 'Legally Enforceable'(28.09.2021)

Delhi High Court has temporarily stayed a single judge order making promises extended by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for payment of rent on behalf .....

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Streamlining export data to include District level details in Shipping Bills(05.02.2020)

1. Reference is invited to Notification No. 33/2019-Cus (NT) dated 25.04.2019 vide which the Shipping Bill (Electronic Integrated Declaration and Pape.....

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Reporting of Large Exposures to Central Repository of Information on Large Credits (CRILC) - UCBs(16.01.2020)

1. Attention is drawn to RBI Circular DOR (PCB). BPD.Cir.No.7/13.05.000/2019-20 dated December 27, 2019 on "Reporting of Large Exposures to Central Re.....

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Initiation of Sunset Review investigation concerning imports of PVC Suspension Grade Resin from China PR, Thailand, and USA(25.04.2019)

All the interested producers/exporters have been asked by the Authority on 05/04/2019 to submit additional data of 6 months beyond the Period of Inves.....

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Cabinet approves extension of rebate in taxes on export of garments and made-ups(25.03.2020)

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for continuation of Rebate of State and Central Taxes and L.....

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Cabinet approves scheme for promotion of manufacturing of electronic components and semiconductors(21.03.2020)

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has approved to offer financial incentive of 25% of capital expenditure for the ma.....

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Strategy for Export of Defence Products under 'Make In India' Programme(03.02.2020)

Various strategies have been firmed up and reforms introduced to enhance Defence exports. These measures are listed below:

Special Chemicals.....

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Delhi HC Dismisses Plea by ITBP Personnel Seeking Redeployment in Afghanistan(09.08.2021)

Delhi High Court has dismissed petitions filed by 30 Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel seeking redeployment in Afghanistan, which is now und.....

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Madras HC: Airport Authority of India Liable to Pay Land Tax(10.08.2021)

Madras High Court has ruled that the Airport Authority of India (AAI) is liable to pay Land Tax as it is not the part of the Central Government.

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AAR, Karnataka: 18% GST Applicable on Manpower Services to City Corporation(10.08.2021)

Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Karnataka has ruled that 18% Goods and Services Tax is payable on Manpower services like Data Entry Operator, to Ci.....

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Karnataka HC Directs SEC to Justify Decision of Postponing Elections to Local Bodies(10.08.2021)

Karnataka High Court has directed the State Election Commission to justify its decision of postponing all the elections to local bodies till December .....

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Kerala HC Issues Contempt Notice Over Delay in Appointment of KAT Chairman(10.08.2021)

Kerala High Court has issued contempt notice to the Secretaries of the Central Government for its failure to appoint a Chairman for the Kerala Adminis.....

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MCA: Companies to Disclose Details of Crypto Currency in Financial Statements(11.08.2021)

Ministry of Corporate Affairs has stated that Companies have to disclose details of Crypto Currency in Financial Statements while answering a question.....

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Bombay HC Extends Protective Orders Against Evictions and Dispossessions Till August 30(11.08.2021)

Bombay High Court has refused to continue its unconditional extension of all interim orders in Maharashtra beyond 30th August, 2021, given the improvi.....

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Reporting and Accounting of Central Government Transactions of March, 2020(17.03.2020)

1. Please refer to Circular DGBA.GBD.No.2394/42.01.029/2018-19 dated March 20, 2019 advising the procedure to be followed for reporting and accounting.....

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Direction by the President of India regarding the powers of the Appropriate Government under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016(17.03.2020)

In pursuance of the powers conferred under clause (1) of Article 239 of the Constitution, the President hereby directs that the powers and functions o.....

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MHRD issues directions to UGC, AICTE, NTA, NIOS, CBSE, NCTE and all organisations for the postponement of examinations till 31st March, 2020 as a precautionary measure in the wake of COVID-19(18.03.2020)

MHRD is taking all steps to ensure safety of students along with the maintenance of academic calendar. I appeal to all students, teachers and parents .....

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TDS Surveys by Income Tax Department unearths huge defaults in deduction and deposit(04.03.2020)

In a major breakthrough, the Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) wing of the Income Tax Department has unearthed default of TDS of Rs. 324 crore in the case .....

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Benefits of Free Trade Agreements(04.03.2020)

The Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) signed by India provide tariff concessions thereby giving opportunities for exports of products including those relat.....

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Import of additional quota of Urad (2.5 Lakh MT) for the fiscal year 2019-2020(03.03.2020)

1.Reference is invited to Trade Notice No. 43/2019-20 dated 19.12.2019 laying down the modalities for import of additional 2.5 Lakh MT of Urad for the.....

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Kerala HC Directs Central Govt to Make Necessary Provisions in CoWIN Portal(07.09.2021)

Kerala High Court has directed the Central government to make necessary provisions forthwith in the CoWIN portal to enable those who want to take the .....

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Allahabad High Court Refuses to Quash FIR Against Poet Munnawar Rana(07.09.2021)

Allahabad High Court has refused to quash the FIR registered against Urdu Poet Munawwar Rana for his remark made to a news channel comparing Maharshi .....

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P&H HC: Possession of Contraband Need Not Necessarily Attract NDPS Provisions(07.09.2021)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has reiterated that possession of contraband by a person is not necessary to attract the rigors of the Narcotic Drugs an.....

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SC Declines to Intervene in Order Refusing to Restrain Shulurmattam Police in Nilgiris District(08.09.2021)

Supreme Court has declined to intervene in a Madras High Court order refusing to restrain the Shulurmattam police in the Nilgiris district from conduc.....

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SC Refuses to Entertain Plea Seeking Centralized Portal for Information On COVID Essentials(08.09.2021)

Supreme Court has refused to entertain a PIL filed seeking directions to maintain Centralised Portal to disseminate real-time information regarding es.....

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Karnataka HC Directs to Ensure Insurance Companies Transfer Unclaimed Policy Amounts(09.09.2021)

Karnataka High Court has directed the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) to ensure that all insurance companies follow the master c.....

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Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 161.36 million to the Government of the Republic of Burundi(01.04.2020)

1. Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated July 02, 2019 with the Government of the Republic of Burundi, for makin.....

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Export of Goods and Services- Realisation and Repatriation of Export Proceeds-Relaxation(01.04.2020)

1. The Government of India as well as the Reserve Bank has been receiving representations from Exporters Trade bodies to extend the period of realisat.....

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Direction to policy holders whose motor vehicle third party insurance policies fall due for renewal during the lockdown period can make the same on or before 21st April, 2020(01.04.2020)

In exercise of powers conferred by sub-sections (1) and (5) of section 64VB of the Insurance Act, 1938, read with rule 59 of the Insurance Rules, 1939.....

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Tripura HC Issues Notice Seeking Quashing of FIR Against Suo-Moto Complaint(19.08.2021)

Tripura High Court has issued notice to the State Government on a plea filed by Trinamool Congress General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee, MP Dola Sen, W.....

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Delhi HC Issues Notice to Hospital to Seek a Status Report on Community Service of 2 Youngsters(19.08.2021)

Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital seeking a status report on joining of two youngsters who were directed to do a mo.....

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Calcutta HC Pronounces Verdict in Plea Alleging State Inaction in Post Poll Violence Case(20.08.2021)

Calcutta High has pronounced the verdict in a batch of petitions alleging State inaction against the alleged acts of violence unleashed by members of .....

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Allahabad HC: No Requirement for Director of Laboratory to Prove Report from State Laboratory(20.08.2021)

Allahabad High Court has held that since a report of State Forensic Science Laboratory is admissible in evidence as per the provision of Section 293 o.....

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SC Disposes Plea Against Cow Slaughter, Elephant Poaching, Animal Killing(23.08.2021)

Supreme Court has disposed of a plea raising concerns of the slaughter of cows, poaching of elephants, killing of wild animals for crop protection and.....

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Securities and Exchange Board of India (Foreign Portfolio Investors) (Amendment) Regulations, 2020(07.04.2020)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of Section 30 read with sub-section (1) of Section 11, clause (ba) of sub-section (2) of Sectio.....

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Government initiates dialogue to resurrect agri sector exports in the aftermath of current COVID-19 crisis(14.04.2020)

Following directions from Agriculture Minister Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, Secretary DAC&FW held video conference with Associations of producers/export.....

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Participation of Portfolio Managers in Commodity Derivatives Market in India(22.05.2019)

1. In order to promote institutional participation in the Exchange Traded Commodity Derivatives, SEBI has permitted Category III Alternative Investmen.....

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TRAI releases Report on Activities for the period 1st January 2018 to 31st December 2018(20.05.2019)

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has today released the Report on Activities for the period 1st January 2018 to 31st December 2018. The Re.....

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Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Second Amendment Rules, 2020(29.04.2020)

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 149 read with section 469 of the Companies Act, 2013 (18 of 2013), the Central Government hereby makes .....

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Madras HC Directs to Frame Laws to Ensure Immediate Deportation of Illegal Immigrants(28.09.2021)

Madras High Court has directed the Ministry of Home Affairs to frame appropriate laws within 3 months with regards to illegal immigrants who repeatedl.....

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Calcutta HC: Constituted Convention to Appoint Leader of Opposition as Chairman of PAC(29.09.2021)

Calcutta High Court has observed that it is a 'constitutional convention' to appoint a leader of the Opposition as the Chairman of the Public Accounts.....

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Tripura HC Issues Notice to State Govt Over PIL Challenging Order To Prohibit Political Gathering(29.09.2021)

Tripura High Court has issued a notice to the State government on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition challenging the order of the District Ma.....

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SC: Non Compoundable Criminal Cases of Predominantly Private Nature Can Be Quashed U/s 482 CrPC(30.09.2021)

Supreme Court has observed that a High Court can quash criminal proceedings in exercise of its inherent powers under Section 482 of the Code of Crimin.....

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Madras HC Imposes Costs of Ban on Filing PILs For Challenge to Govt Retirement Age Policy(30.09.2021)

Madras High Court has imposed costs to the tune of Rs 5000 on a petitioner who had who had challenged the State government's February 2021 decision to.....

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Know Your Client (KYC) Requirements for Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs)(21.08.2018)

SEBI had issued circular No. CIR/IMD/FPIC/CIR/P/2018/64 dated April 10, 2018 in order to strengthen know your client (KYC) framework for foreign portf.....

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Draft Frameworks for Sale of Loan Exposures and Securitisation of Standard Assets(08.06.2020)

The Reserve Bank has today placed on its website two draft documents for public comments - the 'Draft Framework for Securitisation of Standard Assets'.....

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Union Power Ministry advises States/UTs to allow construction activities in the power projects outside Municipal limits during nation-wide lockdown for COVID-19 outbreak(23.04.2020)

Union Power Ministry has advised the State/UT administrations to allow construction activities in the power projects outside Municipal limits during n.....

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Procedure for availing Transport and Marketing Assistance on Specified Agriculture Products-claims to be made on per kilogram basis for the shipments by air(12.05.2020)

Consequent upon issuance of Notification No. 17/3/2018-EP (Agri. IV) dated 27.04.2020 by Department of Commerce and in exercise of the powers conferre.....

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IGST refunds on exports-extension in SB005 alternate mechanism(21.04.2020)

1. Kind reference is invited to Board's Circulars 08/2018-Cus dt 23.03.2018, 15/2018-Cus dt 06.06.2018, 22/2018-Cus dt 18.07.2018, 40/2018-Cus dt 24.1.....

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Provisioning on interbank exposure of Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs) under All Inclusive Directions(20.04.2020)

1. As you are aware, the imposition of All-inclusive Directions (AID) on an Urban Co-operative Bank (UCB), inter alia, restricts the bank from dischar.....

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PM Modi to launch Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan on 20th June to boost livelihood opportunities in Rural India(18.06.2020)

Government of India has decided to launch a massive rural public works scheme 'Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan' to empower and provide livelihood opportu.....

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CBIC Enables End to End Paperless Exports under Turant Customs(23.06.2020)

Shri Ajit Kumar, Chairman, Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) here yesterday unveiled a Secure QR coded Shipping Bill that would be el.....

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SC Asks Centre to Consider Withdrawing Insurance Exemption for State Public Transport Corporations(12.08.2021)

Supreme Court has asked the Central Government to examine the possibility of withdrawing exemption from insurance for State Corporations that run publ.....

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Allahabad High Court Asks UP Govt on Steps Taken to Control Noise Pollution(12.08.2021)

Allahabad High Court has asked the Uttar Pradesh Government to file an affidavit indicating the steps taken to control the menace of noise pollution g.....

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Kerala HC Directs Corporations to Erect Signposts at Locations Designated as Feeding Spaces(12.08.2021)

Kerala High Court has directed the Municipalities in the State to erect signposts at the locations designated for feeding points for community dogs an.....

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PM Narendra Modi Launches Vehicle Scrappage Policy in Gujarat Investor Summit(13.08.2021)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the Vehicle Scrappage Policy while virtually addressing the Gujarat Investor Summit. The policy will help ph.....

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Rajasthan HC Denies Police Protection to Married Lady in Live-in Relationship(16.08.2021)

Rajasthan High Court has denied police protection to a married lady, who is in a live-in relationship with another man and who sought police protectio.....

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MP HC Dismisses Plea Challenging Ban on Inter- State Bus Transportation Amid Covid -19(16.08.2021)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has dismissed a plea challenging ban on inter-state bus transportation amid Covid-19, by observing that prohibition on vehic.....

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Reporting to Stock Exchanges regarding violations under Securities and Exchange Board of India (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015 relating to the Code of Conduct(23.07.2020)

1. Vide Gazette Notification No. SEBI/LAD-NRO/GN/2020/23 dated July 17, 2020, Securities and Exchange Board of India (Prohibition of Insider Trading) .....

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RBI releases 'Report of the Committee for Analysis of QR Code' for public comments(22.07.2020)

The Reserve Bank of India has today placed on its website the 'Report of the Committee for Analysis of QR (Quick Response) Code'. The Committee was co.....

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Transaction in Corporate Bonds/Commercial Papers through RFQ platform and enhancing transparency pertaining to debt schemes(22.07.2020)

1. In order to enhance the transparency and disclosure pertaining to debt schemes and investments by mutual funds in Corporate Bonds/Commercial Papers.....

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Industries Should Take Positive Approach and Tap the Opportunities Created After Covid-19 Crisis Gets Over: Shri Gadkari(07.05.2020)

Union Minister for MSME and Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari has said that industries should keep a positive outlook and tap the opportu.....

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Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on Saraswat Co-operative Bank Ltd.(28.05.2020)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated February 20, 2020, a monetary penalty of Rs.30 lakh (Rupees Thirty lakh only) on Sarasw.....

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Special drive for disposal of applications for fixation of Brand Rate of Duty Drawback(28.05.2020)

1. To mitigate the hardship caused by the Covid-19 pandemic to the trade and industry and other stakeholders, Board vide Instruction No. 03/2020-Custo.....

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Implementation of Circular on 'Margin obligations to be given by way of Pledge / Re-pledge in the Depository System' - Extension(27.05.2020)

1. SEBI, vide circular no. SEBI/HO/MIRSD/DOP/CIR/P/2020/28 dated February 25, 2020, specified guidelines with regard to Margin obligations to be given.....

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SC Grants Interim Protection from Arrest to Ekta Kapoor on FIR Against Objectionable Content(17.12.2020)

Supreme Court has granted protection from arrest to film/TV producer Ekta Kapoor in relation to a First Information Report registered by Anapurna Poli.....

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Court of Arbitration for Sport Cuts Down Four-Year Ban on Russia from World Athletic Events(18.12.2020)

Court of Arbitration for Sport has cut the four-year ban on Russia competing in international athletic competition because of its state-sponsored dopi.....

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Delhi HC Issues Notice in Plea Against Rules Allowing Technicians to Sign Pathology Reports(18.12.2020)

Delhi High Court has issued notice on a plea against recent Rules notified under the Clinical Establishment Act, 2010, which allegedly allow Masters o.....

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AP HC Grants Bail to Telugu Desam Party Spokesman K. Pattbhiram for Alleged Comments Against CM(25.10.2021)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has granted bail to Telugu Desam Party spokesman K. Pattbhiram, whose alleged objectionable comments on Chief Minister Y.S. .....

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SC Issues Notice on SLP Against Calcutta HC Setting Aside Order of CJM at Alipore(26.10.2021)

Supreme Court has issued notice on a Special Leave Petition (SLP) against an order of the Calcutta High Court setting aside the order of the Chief Jud.....

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Draft National Policy on E-Commerce(24.07.2019)

A draft National e-Commerce policy covering various areas of e-Commerce, has been prepared and placed for comments in public domain. Views/suggestions.....

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Imposition on subject goods falling under tariff items 8541 40 11 or 8541 40 12 of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, when imported into India, a safeguard duty at the specified rate(29.07.2020)

Whereas, the designated authority, vide notification No. 22/1/2020-DGTR, dated the 3rd March 2020, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, P.....

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Allocation of quantity for export of preferential quota sugar to EU under CXL quota(21.07.2020)

1.In exercise of the powers conferred under Paragraphs 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby alloc.....

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Implementation of SEBI circular on 'Margin obligations to be given by way of Pledge/Re-pledge in the Depository System'(29.07.2020)

1. SEBI, vide circular no. SEBI/HO/MIRSD/DOP/CIR/P/2020/28 dated February 25, 2020, specified mechanism with regard to Margin obligations to be given .....

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Amendment in Notification No.28/2015-Customs (ADD), dated the 5th June, 2015(03.06.2020)

1.Whereas, the designated authority vide initiation notification No. 7/16/2019-DGTR dated the 3rd October, 2019, published in the Gazette of India, Ex.....

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Extension of date for filing online applications for export quota of August 2020 for PPE medical coverall for Covid-19(06.08.2020)

1. Reference is invited to the Trade Notice No. 18/2020-21 dated 20.07.2020 in which it was mentioned that applications for medical coveralls for Covi.....

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Dispensing with physical signature on proposal forms(05.08.2020)

1. The Authority is in receipt of feedback from various life insurers that the situation arising in the wake of COVID-19 outbreak has impacted the tra.....

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Indian Railways to extend all support to the developers for installing solar power plants on Railway's vacant un-encroached land(27.08.2020)

In order to achieve its objective of becoming 100% self sustainable for all it's power needs and also to contribute to national solar power goals, Ind.....

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Execution of Power of Attorney (PoA) by the Client in favour of the Stock Broker / Stock Broker and Depository Participant(27.08.2020)

1. SEBI, vide circular no. CIR/MRD/DMS/13/2010 dated April 23, 2010, issued Guidelines for execution of Power of Attorney (PoA) by the client favourin.....

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Central Government permitted M/s. Cipla Limited to import morphine, codeine, the baine and their salts after following the procedure specified in NDPS Rules(27.08.2020)

1. In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to rule 54 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Rules, 1985, the Central Government.....

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Disclosures on Margin obligations given by way of Pledge/ Re-pledge in the Depository System(02.09.2020)

1. Regulation 29 (4) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeover) Regulations, 2011 (herein after referred as "Takeover Regulations") .....

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Review of provision regarding segregation of portfolio due to the COVID - 19 pandemic(02.09.2020)

1. In terms of the SEBI circular No. SEBI/HO/IMD/DF2/CIR/P/2018/160 dated December 28, 2018, segregated portfolio can be created in a Mutual Fund sche.....

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Calcutta High Court Orders CBI Probe into West Bengal Post-Poll Violence Cases of Murder and Rape(27.08.2021)

Calcutta High Court has handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) the investigation of the cases related to murder, rape and crime agai.....

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Madras HC Commutes Death Sentence Imposed on Former Professor of Business Administration(31.08.2021)

Madras High Court has commuted to life, the death sentence imposed on a former professor of business administration for having murdered his wife at an.....

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Madras HC: TDS on Payment of Contractor Not Applicable on Payment for Transportation of Goods(31.08.2021)

Madras High Court held that the Tax Deducted at Source on Payment to Contractor is not applicable on payment made towards transport of goods by way of.....

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Allahabad HC: Power u/s 391 CrPC Same as Power Under Order XLI Rule 27 CPC(31.08.2021)

Allahabad High Court has observed that power under Section of 391 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 is akin to those of Order XLI Rule 27 of the.....

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Delhi HC Asks Director General of Income Tax to Resolve Glitches in Income Tax Portal(31.08.2021)

Delhi High Court has asked the Director General of Income Tax to resolve the glitches in the income tax portal while observing that the new software s.....

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Bombay High Court Grants Bail to Accused Over Doubts in Chemical Analysis Report(01.09.2021)

Bombay High Court has granted bail to the accused in a case involving the alleged seizure of a commercial quantity of 51.460 kg of ganja or cannabis, .....

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Temporary relaxation in processing of documents pertaining to FPIs due to COVID-19(31.08.2020)

1. SEBI vide Circular No. SEBI/HO/FPI&C/CIR/P/2020/056 dated March 30, 2020 had prescribed temporary relaxation in processing of documents pertaining .....

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Insertion of Policy condition in Chapter 85 and 94 of ITC (HS), 2017, Schedule-I (Import Policy)(17.09.2020)

1. In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 of FT (D&R) Act, 1992, read with paragraph 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020, as am.....

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RBI imposes monetary penalty on Nashik Zilla Girna Sahakari Bank Ltd., Nashik(24.09.2020)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated September 23, 2020 a monetary penalty of Rs.2,000 on Nashik Jillha Girna Sahakari Bank .....

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Extension of timeline for public consultation on Draft National Resource Efficiency Policy, 2019(26.08.2019)

Acknowledging the progress that has been made to implement Draft National Resource Efficiency Policy (NREP), the Ministry of Environment, Forest and C.....

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Issuance of Electronic Policies and dispensing with physical documents and wet signature on the proposal form(10.09.2020)

1. This has reference to Regulation 4 of IRDAI (Issuance of e-Insurance policies) Regulations, 2016 and Regulation 18 read with Regulation 8 (1) of IR.....

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Operating Guidelines for Portfolio Managers in International Financial Services Centre(09.09.2020)

1. SEBI has issued SEBI (International Financial Services Centres) Guidelines, 2015 (hereinafter referred to as 'IFSC Guidelines') on March 27, 2015 f.....

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Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Amendment Rules, 2020(07.09.2020)

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 73 read with sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 469 of the Companies Act, 2013 (18 of 2013), the Centr.....

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Auto Let Export Order under Express Cargo Clearance System(07.09.2020)

1. In order to facilitate exports by courier and to enhance the global competitiveness of India's exporters, Board has decided to allow the facility o.....

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Kerala HC Orders Police Protection for Municipal Chairperson After Alleged Abuse by Political Rivals(10.09.2021)

Kerala High Court has directed the police to protect the Chairperson of the Thrikkakara Municipality Ajitha Thankappan from any threat from any source.....

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Calcutta HC Quashes FIR Against Journalist for His Tweet Questioning Govt's COVID Quarantine Policy(13.09.2021)

Calcutta High Court has quashed a First Information Report registered against a port-Blair journalist, Zubair Ahmad for his tweet questioning the COVI.....

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Delhi HC Refuses to Stay Notification Allowing Import of Genetically Modified Soya Cake(13.09.2021)

Delhi High Court has refused to stay the notification issued by the Central Government allowing import of 12 Lakh Metric ton of crushed and de-oiled G.....

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Kerala HC Grants Bail to Ten CPI (M) Workers Allegedly Involved in the Thalassery Post-Poll Violence(14.09.2021)

Kerala High Court has granted bail to ten CPI(M) workers allegedly involved in the Thalassery post-poll violence which culminated in the death of one .....

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Karnataka HC Rejects Challenge to Handing Over of Mangalore Airport Management to Adani Group(15.09.2021)

Karnataka High Court has dismissed a petition filed by the Airports Authority Employees Union, challenging the decision of the Central Government and .....

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Gauhati HC: Section 29 and 30 POCSO Act Doesn’t Relieve Prosecution of Burden to Prove Case(15.09.2021)

Gauhati High Court has observed that Section 29 & 30 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 doesn't actually relieve the prosecu.....

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Steering Committee on Fintech related issues submits its Final Report to Finance Minister(02.09.2019)

The Steering Committee on Fintech related issues constituted by the Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic Affairs, today submitted its Final Rep.....

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Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit of USD 310 million to the Government of the Republic of Zimbabwe(08.10.2020)

1. Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated February 24, 2020 with the Government of the Republic of Zimbabwe, for .....

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Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on Central Bank of India(10.11.2020)

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated November 10, 2020, imposed a monetary penalty of Rs. 50 lakh (Rupees Fifty lakh only) on Central Ba.....

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Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on Muthoot Finance Limited(19.11.2020)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated November 19, 2020, a monetary penalty of Rs.10.00 lakh (Rupees Ten lakh only) on Muthoo.....

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Karnataka HC Quashes Govt Order Declaring Pockets of Land as Forest Land(17.09.2021)

Karnataka High Court has quashed the government’s order of declaring certain pockets of land, including those used for grazing of cattle by Sri Ramach.....

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SC: Moratorium Does Not Apply to Proceedings in Respect of Directors/Management of Corporate Debtor(17.09.2021)

Supreme Court has observed that the moratorium ordered under Section 14 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 does not apply in respect of the d.....

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MP HC Grants Bail to Man Booked Under POCSO Act for Raping 15-Year Old Girl(17.09.2021)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has granted bail to a man booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 for allegedly raping a 15-y.....

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Kerala HC Reserves Verdict in Petitions Assailing Entrance Policy to Professional Courses in The Stat(17.09.2021)

Kerala High Court has reserved its judgment in the batch of petitions filed by ICSE and CBSE students aggrieved by the scheme prepared for admission t.....

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SC Issues Notice in Plea Against Judgment Upholding Termination of Power Purchase Agreement by Adani(17.09.2021)

Supreme Court has issued notice in a curative petition filed by Gujarat Urja Vikas Ltd(GUVL) against the judgment dated 2nd July 2019 that upheld term.....

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Delhi HC Denies Anticipatory Bail to Man Accused of Giving Fake COVID-19 Report(22.09.2021)

Delhi High Court has denied anticipatory bail to a man accused of giving fake Covid-19 report for the purpose of release of his son from jail on inter.....

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Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on Manappuram Finance Limited(19.11.2020)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated November 19, 2020, a monetary penalty of Rs. 5.00 lakh (Rupees Five lakh only) on Manap.....

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Government of India and NDB sign agreement for USD 500 Million to provide fast, reliable, safe and comfortable public transport system in the national capital region(19.11.2020)

The Government of India, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, National Capital Region Transport Corporation Limited and the New Development Bank.....

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Prohibitions on Imports/Exports to North Korea(KP)(18.11.2020)

1.The undersigned is directed to refer to the United Nations Security Council's (UNSC) Resolution relating to the above subject, the latest being 2397.....

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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Plea Challenging Appointment of IPS Officer Rakesh Asthana(01.09.2021)

Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Centre on a plea challenging appointment of IPS Officer Rakesh Asthana as the Delhi Police Commissioner. The.....

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Madras High Court has issued a host of directions against police harassment, insensitive media report(01.09.2021)

Madras High Court has issued a host of directions against police harassment, insensitive media reportage in matters pertaining to the LGBTQIA+ communi.....

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Madras HC Issues Directions to Curb Police Harassment Against LGBTQ + Community(01.09.2021)

Madras High Court has issued a host of directions against police harassment, insensitive media reportage in matters pertaining to the LGBTQIA+ communi.....

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SC Sets Aside Judgments Delivered by Bombay HC Quashing Notification to Reserve Post of Mayor(02.09.2021)

Supreme Court has set aside a judgment delivered by the Bombay High Court (Aurangabad Bench) which had quashed a notification issued by the Maharashtr.....

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Report on Trend and Progress of Banking in India 2018-19(24.12.2019)

The Reserve Bank of India released the Report on Trend and Progress of Banking in India 2018-19, a statutory publication in compliance with Section 36.....

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Import and export of vaccines in relation to COVID-19 through Courier(30.12.2020)

1. The COVID-19 pandemic has posed unprecedented challenges to Customs and other administrations the world over. Right from the onset of the pandemic,.....

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Laying down of modalities for import of additional Urad (2.5 Lakh MT) for the fiscal year 2019-2020(19.12.2019)

Ministry of Commerce and Industry vide Notification dated 18th December, 2019 has increased the import quota of Urad from 1.5 Lakh MT to 4 Lakh MT. Tr.....

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Electronic issuance of Preferential Certificate of Origin for India's exports to UK under Generalised Scheme of Preferences(11.01.2021)

1. In continuation to the earlier Trade Notice(s) 30/2020-21 dated 13.10.2020, it is informed that the United Kingdom (UK) is being added as a country.....

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SC: Dependent Cannot Seek Compassionate Appointment on Higher Post(06.10.2021)

Supreme Court observed that a dependent/applicant cannot seek compassionate appointment on the higher post than what was held by the deceased employee.....

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Delhi High Court Disposes Plea for Appointment of More Judges(18.10.2021)

Delhi High Court has disposed of a petition seeking appointment of more number of Judges in the institution, so as to ensure that its benches function.....

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Karnataka HC: No Prohibition to Give Information After Filing of B-Report by Police(20.10.2021)

Karnataka High Court has said that once an investigation is completed and B-Report is filed by the police, there is no prohibition to give information.....

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Madras HC Orders Appointment of Priests in Temples Subject to Case Where Only Trustees Entitled(21.10.2021)

Madras High Court has ordered that appointment of priests in temples managed by Fit Persons (interim administrators appointed by the Hindu Religious a.....

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Karnataka HC Sets Aside Order Appointing Advocate Ravindranath Kamath as the SPP(21.10.2021)

Karnataka High Court has set aside the Government Order of appointing advocate Ravindranath Kamath as the Special Public Prosecutor (SPP) for conducti.....

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Air Quality Commission calls for strict implementation of RFID system at 13 toll plazas of Delhi(29.12.2020)

Commercial vehicles without RFID tags or inadequate balance in the tags will not be allowed entry from 01st January.

Move to help reduce veh.....

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Report on Trend and Progress of Banking in India 2019-2020(29.12.2020)

Today, the Reserve Bank of India released the Report on Trend and Progress of Banking in India 2019-20, a statutory publication in compliance with Sec.....

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SC Directs Centre to File Affidavit on Proposed Change in Land Use of Recreational Plot to Residentia(26.10.2021)

Supreme Court has asked the Centre to file an affidavit on the issue of proposed change in land use of a plot where the new official residences of the.....

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Kerala High Court Establishes Policy Decision to Interdict Self-Financing Institutions(27.10.2021)

Kerala High Court has established that a policy decision taken by the State to interdict self-financing institutions from commencing new courses in th.....

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Karnataka HC Asks State to Reconsider Policy Making Kannada Compulsory in Degree Courses(27.10.2021)

Karnataka High Court has directed the State government to reconsider its policy decision, making compulsory the Kannada language as a subject for ever.....

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Allahabad High Court Grants Bail to Man Arrested for Allegedly Possessing 349 Kilogram of Ganja(27.10.2021)

Allahabad High Court has granted bail to a man booked under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act) from whose possession .....

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CBIC notifies New Provisions related to Surrender of Registration, Validity of Registration(29.10.2021)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has notified new Provisions related to Surrender of Registration, Validity of registration under Co.....

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Interest rate of deposits made under the Special Deposit Scheme for Non-Government Provident, Superannuation and Gratuity Funds(06.01.2021)

It is hereby notified that, the deposits made under the Special Deposit Scheme for Non-Government Provident, Superannuation and Gratuity Funds, announ.....

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Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on Bajaj Finance Limited(05.01.2021)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a monetary penalty of Rs. 2.50 crore (Rupees Two crore Fifty lakh only) on Bajaj Finance Limited, Pune (th.....

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Import duty on copper scrap reduced from 5% to 2.5%, announced in Union Budget 2021-22(03.02.2021)

Reduction of import duty on copper scrap from 5% to 2.5% announced in Union Budget 2021-22 to boost recycling of copper in the country. This will have.....

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SC Quashes Bombay HC Judgment on Reserving Post of Mayor for Dhule Municipal Corporation(03.09.2021)

Supreme Court has set aside a judgment delivered by the Bombay High Court (Aurangabad Bench) which had quashed a notification issued by the Maharashtr.....

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Kerala HC Directs BEVCO to Abide by Orders of Excise Commissioner to Relocate or Equip Liquor Stores(03.09.2021)

Kerala High Court has asked the Kerala State Beverages Corporation (BEVCO) to abide by the instructions of the Excise Commissioner in relocating the 8.....

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Karnataka HC: Magistrates While Rejecting B-Summary Report Should Record Reasons(03.09.2021)

Karnataka High Court has said that the magistrates while rejecting a B-summary report filed by the police in a given case should record reasons. Such .....

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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Plea Against Appointment of Chairperson to NCISM(03.09.2021)

Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Centre on a plea challenging the appointment of the Chairperson of the newly formed National Commission for .....

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SC Refuses to Entertain Application Filed by WB Govt to Appoint DGP(03.09.2021)

Supreme Court has refused to entertain an application filed by the West Bengal Government seeking permission to appoint its own Director General of Po.....

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Calcutta HC Appoints Former Chief Justice Manjula Chellur to Head Probe in Post Poll Violence Cases(03.09.2021)

Calcutta High Court has notified that Justice Manjula Chellur, former Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court would head the Special Investigation Te.....

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Amendment in notification number 16/2020 Customs (ADD), dated the 23rd June, 2020(01.02.2021)

Whereas, in the matter of import of "Flat rolled product of steel, plated or coated with alloy of Aluminium and Zinc' (hereinafter referred to as the .....

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Project Imports (Amendment) Regulations, 2021(01.02.2021)

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 157 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs hereby makes.....

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Companies (Incorporation) Second Amendment Rules, 2021(01.02.2021)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 469 of the Companies Act, 2013 (18 of 2013), the Central Government hereby .....

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SC: Power of Attorney Holder of Financial Creditor Who Had Been Given Authorisation(01.10.2021)

Supreme Court has observed that the power of attorney holder of a financial creditor who has been given authorisation can file an application under Se.....

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Kerala HC Directs Probe Into Controversial Antique Dealer's Alleged Links With Senior Police Officers(01.10.2021)

Kerala High Court has granted police protection to controversial fake antique dealer Monson Mavunkal''s former driver who had moved the Court alleging.....

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Kerala High Court Frames Guidelines for Issuing Passports to Accused in Criminal Cases(01.10.2021)

Kerala High Court has observed that the grant of permission by the Magistrate enabling an accused to travel abroad will be of great significance, espe.....

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AP High Court to State DGP: Can't Register FIR For Proceedings U/S 107 & 145 of CrPC(04.10.2021)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has directed the State Director-General of Police (DGP) to instruct the Station House Officers of all Police Stations that a.....

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Kerala High Court: Devaswom Board Can Only Make Regular Appointments(04.10.2021)

Kerala High Court has observed that Devaswom Board has the constitutional obligation to make appointment only in fulfilment of the statutory procedure.....

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Karnataka HC Issues Notice to Former HC Judge in Plea to Probe Bribe Scandal for Governor's Post(05.10.2021)

Karnataka High Court has issued notice to a former judge of the court in a petition seeking directions to the police to initiate action against her fo.....

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Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on Standard Chartered Bank - India(21.01.2021)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated January 21, 2021, imposed a monetary penalty of Rs. 2 Crore (Rupees Two Crore only) on Standard.....

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Amendment in import policy of Coal and incorporation of policy condition No 7 in Chapter 27 of ITC (HS), 2017, Schedule-I (Import Policy)(28.01.2021)

1. In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 & 9 of FT (D&R) Act, 1992, read with paragraph 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020, a.....

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Green tax to be imposed on older vehicles soon, to clean up the environment by phasing out unfit and polluting vehicles(25.01.2021)

The Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Sh. Nitin Gadkari has approved a proposal to levy a "Green Tax" on old vehicles which are polluting.....

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Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on Apna Sahakari Bank Ltd., Mumbai(23.01.2020)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by order dated January 22, 2020, imposed monetary penalty of Rs. 14 lakh on Apna Sahakari Bank Ltd., Mumbai, (the.....

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Union Cabinet approves enhanced delegation of financial powers under Capital Procurement to Deputy Chiefs and Command Chiefs of Armed Forces(17.02.2021)

The Union Cabinet today approved enhanced delegation of Financial Powers under Capital Procurement to levels below Vice-Chief of Armed Forces. As per .....

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Allahabad HC Expresses Concern Over Political Parties Welcoming Criminals to Field in Elections(23.09.2021)

Allahabad High Court has expressed concern over political parties welcoming criminals to their fold and fielding them in elections and called for stop.....

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SC: Bail Cannot be Granted Merely on Finding of Absence of Possession of Contraband(23.09.2021)

Supreme Court has observed that bail cannot be granted to an accused under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 merely on a finding of.....

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Kerala HC Seeks Clarification on Post-Covid Complications Causing Death of Person(23.09.2021)

Kerala High Court has sought clarification from the State regarding why treatment for post-Covid complications was not considered a part of coronaviru.....

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Kerala HC : Lawyer Owes Paramount Responsibility to Client First and Court Second(23.09.2021)

Kerala High Court remarked that a lawyer owes paramount responsibility to his client first, and to the court second, while dismissing the anticipatory.....

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Calcutta High Court Questions Election Commission for Expediting Bhowanipore Bypolls(24.09.2021)

Calcutta High Court has refused to take on record the affidavit filed by the Election Commission of India (ECI) in the Public Interest Litigation (PIL.....

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IGST refunds on exports-extension in SB005 alternate mechanism(17.02.2021)

1. Reference is invited to Board’s Circulars 5/2018-Cus. dated 23.02.2018 08/2018 Cus. dt 23.03.2018, 15/2018 Cus. dt 06.06.2018, 22/2018 Cus dt 16.07.....

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DGT Proposes to Issue Digital 'E-Credentials/E-Certificates'(10.02.2020)

Directorate General of Training (DGT), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship proposes to issue digital 'e-Credentials / e-Certificates' w.....

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Circular under Section 10 of the Direct Tax Vivad se Vishwas Act, 2020(04.03.2021)

1. The Direct Tax Vivad se Vishwas Act, 2020 ("Vivad se Vishwas") was enacted on 17th March, 2020 with the objective of reducing pending income tax di.....

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Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs starts capturing district-wise data or origin of export goods(17.02.2020)

Keeping with the Hon'ble PM's objective of turning districts into export hubs, Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has now started capturing d.....

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Testing of imported food products at FSSAI notified laboratories(10.03.2021)

1. Attention is invited to Instruction No. 01/2020 dated 12.02.2020 on the above-mentioned subject. Vide this Instruction, it was stated that vide not.....

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Reporting and accounting of Central Government transactions of March 2021(18.03.2021)

1. Please refer to Circular DGBA.GBD.No.1744/42.01.029/2019-20 dated March 17, 2020 advising the procedure to be followed for reporting and accounting.....

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Delhi HC Grants Time to Lawyers Claiming Benefits Under CM Advocate Welfare Policy(28.12.2020)

Delhi High Court has granted two weeks time to the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi and Delhi Bar Council starting from 28th December.....

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J&K HC Orders Action Against Top Officers for Excise Policy Manipulation(29.12.2020)

Jammu and Kashmir High Court has asked the chief secretary to examine the role of top officers for tinkering with provisions of law, scrapping arbitra.....

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# GST Changes Applicable From 01.01.2021: Amendment to Composition Scheme Under CGST Act(29.12.2020)

Finance Act, 2020 has amended Section 10(2) of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 to provide that a registered person seeking to pay the tax.....

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SC: Not Permissible to Rewrite Contract While Interpreting Terms of Insurance Policy(01.11.2021)

Supreme Court observed that it is not permissible to rewrite the contract while interpreting the terms of the Insurance Policy. The Court has said tha.....

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Kerala HC Orders Not to Permit Installation of New Flagpoles or Posts on Public Places(02.11.2021)

Kerala High Court has ordered the State Government and other authorities not to permit installation of new flagpoles or posts on public places and roa.....

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Sponsor contribution to an AIF set up in overseas jurisdiction, including IFSCs(12.05.2021)

1. Attention of AD Category - I banks is invited to paragraph A.3.(e) and B.6 of Master Direction No.15 dated January 1, 2016, on "Direct Investment b.....

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Ministry of Power takes proactive measures to ensure 24x7 power supply to oxygen plants in the country(12.05.2021)

In view of the pan India impact of the second wave of corona virus pandemic across the country and the manifold rise in oxygen demand for both medical.....

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Procedure for seeking prior approval for change in control of SEBI registered Portfolio Managers(12.05.2021)

1. Regulation 11 of the SEBI (Portfolio Managers) Regulations, 2020 prescribes the conditions of registration as a Portfolio Manager. Vide SEBI (Portf.....

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SC Stays Kerala HC Judgment Setting Aside Appointment of District Judge(12.01.2021)

Supreme Court has stayed a Kerala High Court judgment which set aside the appointment of a District Judge on the ground that, at the time of issuing t.....

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Gauhati High Court Puts On Hold Notification Derecognising Assam Leader of Opposition(13.01.2021)

Gauhati High Court has stayed an Assam assembly notification that derecognised Congress MLA Debabrata Saikia as the Leader of Opposition, saying it wa.....

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CBDT Launches Online Portal for Filing Complaints Regarding Tax Evasion(13.01.2021)

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

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Supreme Court Clears Way for Power Privatisation in Chandigarh(13.01.2021)

Supreme Court has put on hold the stay given by the Punjab and Haryana high court for privatisation of the Chandigarh electricity department, thus cle.....

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Supreme Court Clears Way for Power Privatisation in Chandigarh(13.01.2021)

Supreme Court has put on hold the stay given by the Punjab and Haryana high court for privatisation of the Chandigarh electricity department, thus cle.....

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CBIC Notifies Requirements for Import of Tea from Nepal as Darjeeling Tea(26.11.2021)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued the requirements for the import of tea from Nepal as Darjeeling Tea. The Board has clar.....

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NIXI-IP-INDEX portal has been launched to showcase IPv6 adoption rate in India and across the world(15.04.2021)

Sh. Ajay Prakash Sawhney, IAS, Secretary Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) & Chairman NIXI today inaugurated three path breakin.....

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Implementation of the track and trace system for export of Pharmaceuticals and drug consignments(30.03.2021)

In exercise of the powers conferred under Paragraph 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy. 2015-20, as amended from time to time, the Director General of F.....

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Reporting and Accounting of Central Government transactions of March 2021 - Change of date of closure(07.04.2021)

1.This is with reference to Circular DGBA.GBD.No.S-140/42.01.029/2020-21 dated March 18, 2021 where in the date of closure for reporting residual tran.....

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Regulatory reporting by AIFs(07.04.2021)

1. In terms of AIF Regulations and paragraph 3.2 of Circular No. CIR/IMD/DF/10/2013 dated July 29, 2013, AIFs are required to submit periodical report.....

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Supreme Court Calls for Report from NGT Appointed Committee on Yamuna River Pollution(20.01.2021)

Supreme Court has called for a report from the committee constituted by the National Green Tribunal on the pollution of Yamuna river.

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Delhi High Court Orders Seizure, Rehabilitation of Hippo from Asiad Circus(25.01.2021)

Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to seize a hippopotamus from Asiad Circus with the help of Delhi .....

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Telangana HC: Police Cannot Visit Residence of ‘Rowdy Sheeter’ During Late Night Hours(25.01.2021)

Telangana High Court has held that Police cannot visit the residence of a 'Rowdy Sheeter' during late night hours as it amounts to intruding into his .....

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SC: Tenants Ought to be in Actual Possession of Premises to Avail Benefit of Tenants Protection Act(15.11.2021)

Supreme Court has reiterated that the tenants ought to be in actual possession of the premises to avail the benefit of Section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Cit.....

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Kerala High Court Issues Strict Instructions to Expeditiously Remove Illegal Flag Posts in State(16.11.2021)

Kerala High Court has issued strict instructions to the State to ensure that no new unauthorised flag posts are installed in the State and to remove t.....

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Supreme Court Dismisses Pleas Challenging Appointment of Dinkar Gupta as Punjab DGP(16.11.2021)

Supreme Court has dismissed the special leave petitions filed challenging the Punjab and Haryana High Court's order of upholding the appointment of Di.....

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RBI imposes monetary penalty on Punjab National Bank(07.06.2021)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated June 07, 2021, a monetary penalty of Rs.2 crore (Rupees Two Crore only) on Punjab Natio.....

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MoD notifies 'Second Positive Indigenisation List' of 108 items to promote self-reliance and defence exports(31.05.2021)

In pursuance of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's endeavor of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' and to boost indigenisation in the Defence sector, Raksha Mantri .....

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Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Government of the Republic of India and the Government of the Republic of Malawi for import of toor(24.06.2021)

1. In exercise of powers conferred under paragraph 1.03 and 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy (2015-2020) and in accordance with the Memorandum of Unde.....

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Government seeks comments/suggestions on proposed amendments in Consumer Protection Act by 6th July 2021(21.06.2021)

New business processes like E-commerce and other market developments have transformed the way Consumers make transactions these days. GOI has been hol.....

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Bombay HC Denies Pre-Arrest Bail to Raj Kundra, Sherlyn Chopra, Poonam Pandey in Porn Videos Case(26.11.2021)

Bombay High Court has rejected the anticipatory bail applications of six people including Raj Kundra, Sherlyn Chopra, and Poonam Pandey in a 2020 porn.....

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SC Issues Notice on Challenge Against Rakesh Asthana's Appointment as Delhi Police Commissioner(26.11.2021)

Supreme Court has issued notice on the petitions filed by the NGO Centre for Public Interest Litigation challenging the appointment of Rakesh Asthana .....

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Calcutta HC Orders to Stop Payment of Salary to Illegally Appointed Group-D Non-Teaching Staff(26.11.2021)

Calcutta High Court has ordered the West Bengal Central School Service Commission to immediately stop the payment of salary to the 25 appointees of Gr.....

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SC: Illegal Use of Licensed Weapon Per Se Not Offence Unless Misdemeanour Proved(29.11.2021)

Supreme Court has observed that illegal use of a licensed or sanctioned weapon per se does not constitute an offence under Section 27 of the Arms Act,.....

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Delhi High Court Slams Petitioner Who Alleged SEBI Irregularities in IPO Approvals(29.11.2021)

Delhi High Court has slammed a petitioner for alleging that the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is approving IPOs (initial public offeri.....

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RBI releases June 2019 Financial Stability Report(27.06.2019)

The Reserve Bank of India today released the 19th issue of the Financial Stability Report (FSR). The FSR reflects the collective assessment of the Sub.....

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Procedure for allocation of import authorization of Power tillers(15.07.2020)

In exercise of powers conferred under Paragraph 1.03 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020 read with Paragraph 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015.....

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RBI releases the Financial Stability Report, July 2021(01.07.2021)

The Reserve Bank released the 23rd issue of the Financial Stability Report (FSR), which reflects the collective assessment of the Sub-Committee of the.....

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Kerala High Court Quashes Ban on Compostable Plastic Carry Bags(18.02.2021)

Kerala High Court has quashed an order of the State Government, prohibiting the manufacture, stocking and sale of compostable plastic bags in the stat.....

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Allahabad HC Directs State to Ensure Construction of Ladies’ Toilets in Police Stations(18.02.2021)

Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh Government to ensure construction of ladies’ toilets in each Police Station in the State, stating .....

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Bombay HC: Making Unfounded Allegations Against Spouse to Cause Disturbance at Job is Mental Cruelty(22.02.2021)

Bombay High Court has stated that making of unfounded allegations against the spouse or his/her relatives in the pleadings or making complaints with a.....

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Supreme Court Upholds RBI Regulations for Export Ban on PPE Kits(07.12.2021)

Supreme Court has upheld the measures adopted by the Reserve Bank of India to implement the ban imposed by the Union Government on the export of Perso.....

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Calcutta HC Quashes Order on CBI Probe Into Irregularities in Non-Teaching Staff Appointments(07.12.2021)

Calcutta High Court has quashed a Single Bench order wherein a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe had been ordered into the alleged irregular.....

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TRAI releases Report on Activities for the period 1st January 2019 to 31st December 2019(13.08.2020)

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has today released the Report on Activities for the period 1st January 2019 to 31st December 2019. The Re.....

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Deferred Payment of Import Duty (Amendment) Rules, 2020(19.08.2020)

In exercise of the powers conferred by proviso to sub-section (1) of section 47 and section 156 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Gov.....

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Master Circular for Stock Exchange and Clearing Corporations(05.07.2021)

1. SEBI, from time to time, has been issuing various circulars/directions to Stock Exchanges and Clearing Corporations. In order to enable the users t.....

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RBI imposes monetary penalty on Axis Bank Limited(28.07.2021)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated July 28, 2021, a monetary penalty of Rs. 5.00 crore (Rupees Five crore only) on Axis Ba.....

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Issuance of export authorisation for SCOMET items from new online restricted exports IT module with effect from 5th August, 2021(28.07.2021)

1. Reference is invited to Trade Notice No. 20 dt. 19.02.2016 vide which a module for filing online applications for SCOMET Items to DGFT (HQ) was mad.....

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Additional Norms on portability under Health Insurance policies(07.10.2020)

1. Reference is drawn to Chapter VIII of "Consolidated Guidelines on Product filing in Health Insurance Business" (Ref: IRDAI/HLT/REG/CIR/194/07/2020 .....

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Amendment in import policy of Integrated Circuits (ICs) and incorporation of policy condition for different HS Codes of Chapter 85 of ITC (HS), 2017, Schedule-I (Import Policy)(09.08.2021)

In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 read with Section 5 & Section 9 of FT (D&R) Act, 1992, read with paragraph 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign T.....

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MOFPI Provides 50% Subsidy on air transportation from North-Eastern and Himalayan States(11.11.2020)

Under Aatma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan, Operation Greens Scheme TOP to TOTAL, 50% transportation subsidy is now made available for air transportation for .....

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Appointment date for the purpose of some provisos and sub-sections of Income-Tax Act, 1961(01.09.2021)

In exercise of the powers conferred by the second proviso to sub-section (1) of section 245-O, sub-section (2) of section 245P, sub-section (4) of sec.....

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Kerala High Court Reprimand Kochi Corporation For Lack Of Streetlights In City(17.11.2021)

Kerala High Court has reprimanded the Kochi Corporation for not taking action on installing fictional street lights in the city despite repeated

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Gujarat High Court Issues Notice To Challenge To Minimum Age Criteria For NCLT Appointments(18.11.2021)

Gujarat High Court has issued a notice in a plea challenging vires of Section 413(2) of Companies Act, 2013 that imposes a minimum age limitation of n.....

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Mumbai Court Allows Police's Plea To Declare Param Bir Singh "Absconder"(18.11.2021)

Metropolitan Magistrate Court in Mumbai has issued a proclamation against "absconding" accused Param Bir Singh, former Mumbai police commissioner and .....

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Yes Bank Case: Bombay HC Discharges DHFL(18.11.2021)

Bombay HC has discharged Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Ltd. (DHFL) and dropped the proceedings against it in a case of cheating and corruption reg.....

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SC Sets Aside Bombay HC’s Judgment Interpreting Touch as Skin-to- Skin Contact Under POCSO Act(18.11.2021)

Supreme Court has set aside a judgment of the Bombay High Court that held that skin-to-skin contact was necessary for the offence of sexual assault un.....

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CESTAT, Chennai: No Service Tax Leviable on Goods Component of Composite Works Contract(19.11.2021)

Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Chennai has held that no service tax is leviable on goods component of composite works c.....

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RBI imposes monetary penalty on Hewlett-Packard Financial Services (India) Private Ltd(03.08.2021)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated August 03, 2021, imposed a monetary penalty of Rs. 6 lakh (Rupees Six Lakh only) on Hewlett-Pac.....

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Strict implementation of the import policy i.r.t. transmission apparatus incorporating reception apparatus (ITC HS Code-8525 60 00), by the Customs Authorities(11.08.2021)

1. Reference is invited to F. No. P-11014/04/2013-PP(Vol-1) dated 12th July, 2021 issued by DWA (Regulation), Wireless Coordination and Planning Wing,.....

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De-notification of Inland Container Depots/Container Freight Stations/Air Freight Stations(16.08.2021)

1. It has come to the notice of the Board that difficulties are being faced by the custodians of Inland Container Depots (ICDs) and Container Freight .....

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SC: Offender Who Had Not Used Deadly Weapon During Robbery Cannot Be Convicted(02.11.2021)

Supreme Court has observed that an offender who had not used any deadly weapon at the time of committing robbery/dacoity cannot be convicted under Sec.....

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Karnataka HC Directs to Enquire Into Complaints About Unauthorised Statues and Flag Posts(08.11.2021)

Karnataka High Court has directed the Chief Commissioner of Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to enquire into complaints made to it about unau.....

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Calcutta High Court Directs CBI, SIT To File Additional Status Reports By December 23(08.11.2021)

Calcutta High Court has taken on record the latest status report filed by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted by the Court to investigate.....

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AP HC Orders Status Quo on Proposed Cancellation of Land Allotted to Andhra Sugars Limited(09.11.2021)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has ordered status quo on the proposed cancellation of 42.28 acres of land allotted to Andhra Sugars Limited in Jawaharlal N.....

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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Plea Challenging Validity of Delhi Health Corporation Limited(09.11.2021)

Delhi High Court has issued notice on a petition challenging incorporation of the Delhi Health Corporation Limited as illegal and unconstitutional. Th.....

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Delhi High Court Upholds Appointment of Shreesha Merla as Technical Member of NCLAT(10.11.2021)

Delhi High Court has upheld the appointment of Shreesha Merla as a Member (Technical) of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal.

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Relaxation in export policy of Red Sanders Wood(07.10.2021)

In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 read with Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992 (No. 22 of 1992), as amende.....

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Submission of intimation of Arrest report and Incident report(05.10.2021)

This is with reference to the Board's Circular No. 38/2013 dated 17.09.2013 read with CBIC Circular No. 28/2015 dated 23.10.2015 regarding the guideli.....

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Company Law Committee-2019 submits its report to Finance Minister(18.11.2019)

The Company Law Committee was constituted by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs in September, 2019, inter alia, to further decriminalise the provisions.....

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RBI imposes monetary penalty on two Payment System Operators(20.10.2021)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had, by an order dated October 01, 2021, imposed a monetary penalty of Rs.1 crore (Rupees one crore only) on Paytm Pay.....

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P&H HC Issues Notice on Plea Against PMO's RTI Response Denying PM CARES Fund Details(29.11.2021)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued a notice to the Chief Information Commission for its failure to decide the 2nd appeal against the order of de.....

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Calcutta High Court Rejects Anticipatory Bail Plea of Mamata Banerjee's Polling Agent Sheikh Sufiyan(30.11.2021)

Calcutta High Court has rejected the anticipatory bail plea moved by TMC leader Sheikh Sufiyan in the West Bengal post-poll violence case currently be.....

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Madras HC Dismisses Plea Against Reserving More Wards for Women in Municipal Corporation Elections(30.11.2021)

Madras High Court has dismissed as withdrawn a public interest litigation filed by Advocate R. Parthiban challenging the number of seats allotted to W.....

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Kerala HC Determines Scope and Ambit of Powers of Release of Goods in Confiscation Proceedings(30.11.2021)

Kerala High Court has determined the scope and ambit of the powers of the release of goods while the confiscation proceedings are going on under the C.....

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Madras High Court Permits Temporary Parking for Koyambedu Market Traders(30.11.2021)

Madras High Court has instructed the Koyambedu Market Management Committee and Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) to earmark a specific.....

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Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on DCB Bank Limited(28.10.2020)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated October 28, 2020, imposed a monetary penalty of Rs. 22 lakh (Rupees Twenty Two lakh only) on DC.....

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Frequently asked questions on Corporate Social Responsibility(25.08.2021)

1. The broad framework of CSR has been provided in Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 (herein after referred as 'the Act'), Schedule VII of the Ac.....

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Implementation of MoU between Government of Republic of India and Government of Republic of Malawi for import of pigeon peas from Malawi(06.09.2021)

1. In exercise of powers conferred under paragraph 1.03 and 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy (2015-2020) and in continuation of Public Notice No. 8/20.....

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Compliance of the FDI policy of the Government of India with regard to the entities involved in uploading/streaming of news and current affairs through digital media(16.11.2020)

1. Attention is invited to the decision of the Central Government, communicated vide Press Note No. 4 of 2019 dated 18th September, 2019 permitting 26.....

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Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) Scheme on export of apparel/garments/made-ups(30.09.2021)

1. Your attention is drawn to Notification No. 77/2021-Customs (N.T.) dated 24.09.2021 issued under section 51B of the Customs Act, regarding issue of.....

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RBI imposes monetary penalty on Amrit Malwa Capital Limited, Jalandhar, Punjab(28.09.2021)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated September 28, 2021, imposed a monetary penalty of Rs.10 lakh (Rupees Ten Lakh only) on Amrit Ma.....

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Delhi HC Directs Govt to File Additional Affidavit in Plea Challenging New Excise Policy(07.12.2021)

Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Government to file an additional affidavit in a plea challenging its new Excise Policy inasmuch as it allegedl.....

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Karnataka HC Directs State to Register New Non-Transport Vehicles As Per Prior Rules(08.12.2021)

Karnataka High Court has directed the State Government to register new non-transport vehicles and fully-built transport vehicles on first sale as per .....

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Bombay HC: Refund Application Filed Manually Not to be Filed in FORM GST RFD 01 on GST Portal(08.12.2021)

Bombay High Court held that the refund application filed Manually not supposed to be filed in FORM GST RFD 01 on GST portal.

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SC: NCDRC Can Direct Deposit of Entire or More Than 50% Amount Determined by SCDRC for Stay(08.12.2021)

Supreme Court has held that the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) can direct the deposit of the entire amount or more than 50% o.....

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Kerala HC Asks State to File Report in Proceedings on Excess Land of MLA(09.12.2021)

Kerala High Court has asked the State government to file a report on the status of the proceedings initiated to implement the order of the State Land .....

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Madras HC Directs to Submit Report on Compensation Paid And Rehabilitation Measures Taken(09.12.2021)

Madras High Court has directed the state to submit a report detailing the quantum of compensation paid to the families of deceased manual scavengers s.....

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Reserve Bank of India (Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio of Commercial Banks) Directions, 2021(25.08.2021)

1. The Reserve Bank of India has, from time to time, issued several guidelines/instructions/directives to the banks on Prudential Norms for Classifica.....

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Termination of Anti-dumping investigation on the imports of "Self-adhesive Polyvinyl Chloride Film" originating in or exported from China PR(03.08.2021)

A. Introduction

1. Having regard to the Customs Tariff Act 1975 as amended from time to time (hereinafter referred as the Act) and the Custom.....

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Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on Axis Bank Limited(01.09.2021)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated September 01, 2021, a monetary penalty of Rs. 25 lakh (Rupees Twenty five lakh only) on.....

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Notifications on Vehicle Scrapping Policy(01.12.2021)

The Vehicle Scrapping Policy includes a system of incentives/dis-incentives for creation of an ecosystem to phase out older, unfit polluting vehicles......

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RBI imposes monetary penalty on Union Bank of India(29.11.2021)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated November 25, 2021, imposed a monetary penalty of Rs. 1 Crore (Rupees One Crore only) on Union B.....

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Import of wireless equipment by Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) on the basis of self-declaration(23.11.2021)

1. Reference is invited to the Department of Revenue Notification No. 71 dated 25.09.1953, as amended, relating to restriction on import of wireless e.....

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3.59 crore Income Tax Returns filed on the new e-filing portal of the Income Tax Department(16.12.2021)

Senior officials of Ministry of Finance headed by Secretary, Revenue had a meeting with the Infosys team headed by Shri Salil Parekh, MD & CEO, Infosy.....

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Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on ICICI Bank Ltd.(15.12.2021)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated December 13, 2021, a monetary penalty of Rs. 30 Lakh (Rupees Thirty Lakh only) on ICICI.....

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Issuance of digital insurance policies by insurance companies via Digilocker(09.02.2021)

1. Digilocker is an initiative under the Digital India program by the Government of India where citizens can get authentic documents/certificate in di.....

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RBI releases the Financial Stability Report: December 2021(29.12.2021)

Today, the Reserve Bank released the 24th issue of the Financial Stability Report (FSR), which reflects the collective assessment of the Sub-Committee.....

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Report on Trend and Progress of Banking in India 2020-2021(28.12.2021)

The Reserve Bank of India released the Report on Trend and Progress of Banking in India 2020-21, a statutory publication in compliance with Section 36.....

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Delhi HC Hopes Lieutenant Governor to Take Decision Expediently on Additional Staff Posts(10.11.2021)

Delhi High Court has said that it hopes and expects the Lieutenant Governor to take decision at the earliest on the approval of additional staffing po.....

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Karnataka High Court Directs SIT to Consider Report of ACP Who Probed Complaint(10.11.2021)

Karnataka High Court has directed the Special Investigation Team (SIT) to peruse the report prepared by Assistant Commissioner of Police, MC Kavitha, .....

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MCA Notifies Deflagging of Disqualified DINs of Directors Post-Demonetization(11.11.2021)

Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has notified that the Director Identification Numbers (DINs) of Directors found to be disqualified post-demonetiza.....

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Madras HC Dismisses Plea Seeking Appointment of Watchmen in 44,000 Temples Across State(11.11.2021)

Madras High Court has dismissed a petition seeking the appointment of watchmen on a uniform basis in all temples under the Hindu Religious & Charitabl.....

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Orissa HC Directs to Ensure Peaceful Protest, No Closure Of Shops, Disruption of Public Transport(12.11.2021)

Orissa High Court has directed the Congress party in the State to ensure that whatever protest is organized tomorrow i.e. on 12th November 2021 is pea.....

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Non-applicability of provisions of Sub-rule (1A) of Rule 9 of the Prevention of Money-laundering (Maintenance of Records) Rules, 2005 to the Foreign Portfolio Investor(04.01.2022)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-clause (i) of clause (h) of sub-rule (2) of rule 9A of the Prevention of Money-laundering (Maintenance of R.....

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Delegation of powers by Central Government(04.01.2022)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 458 of the Companies Act, 2013 (18 of 2013), the Central Government hereby delegates.....

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Notification of Interest on deposits made under the Special Deposit Scheme for Non-Government Provident, Superannuation and Gratuity Funds(04.01.2022)

It is hereby notified that the deposits made under the Special Deposit Scheme for Non-Government Provident, Superannuation and Gratuity Funds, announc.....

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Union Education Minister chairs a meeting on participation of MGIEP in the implementation of National Educational Policy -2020(21.01.2021)

Union Education Minister Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' chaired a meeting on participation of Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sus.....

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CCI imposes a penalty on paper manufacturers for indulging in cartelisation(18.11.2021)

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) issued a final order yesterday against certain companies manufacturing paper from agricultural waste and rec.....

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RBI imposes monetary penalty on Nagrik Sahakari Bank Maryadit, Durg, Chhattisgarh(16.11.2021)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated November 16, 2021, a monetary penalty of Rs. 2.00 lakh (Rupees Two lakh only) on Nagrik.....

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Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for random checking of imported consignments of metal scrap with respect to radioactive contamination(15.11.2021)

In exercise of powers conferred under paragraph 1.03 and 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy (2015-2020), the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby no.....

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Transaction in Corporate Bonds through Request for Quote platform by Portfolio Management Services(09.12.2021)

1. In order to enhance transparency pertaining to debt investments by Portfolio Management Services (PMS) in Corporate Bonds (CBs) and to increase liq.....

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Delhi HC Refuses to Hear Petitions Against ‘Aaj Tak’ for Alleged Mis-reporting of Tractor Rally(01.03.2021)

Delhi High Court has said that it will not hear the petitions seeking action against 'Aaj Tak' news channel over alleged mis-reporting of the tractor .....

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Delhi HC Grants Centre Time to Respond to Plea Against WhatsApp's Privacy Policy(02.03.2021)

Delhi High Court has refused to issue notice on petition against WhatsApp's new privacy policy, giving the Central Government 4 weeks' time to respond.....

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Rajasthan HC Grants Time to Centre to Respond on Plea for Issuance of Temporary Ration Cards(02.03.2021)

Rajasthan High Court has granted three weeks' time to the Central Government to file its reply on grievances raised by Pakistan Minority Migrants rega.....

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Madras HC Dismisses as Non-Maintainable Plea Challenging AIADMK Intra-Party Polls(14.12.2021)

Madras High Court has dismissed a writ petition challenging the legality of the intra-party elections to the post of Coordinator and Joint Coordinator.....

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SC Upholds Selection of Candidate Suffering from Bipolar Affective Disorder to Delhi Judicial Service(14.12.2021)

Supreme Court has upheld the selection of a candidate suffering from Bipolar Affective Disorder to Delhi Judicial Service 2018 under the category of p.....

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SC: Verifying Affidavit in Support of Election Petition Need Not be Thrown Out on Wrong Form(16.12.2021)

Supreme Court has held that the verifying affidavit in support of election petition need not be thrown out merely because it is not in Form 25 as pres.....

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Amendment in import policy of Iron and Steel and incorporation of policy condition in Chapter 72, 73 and 86 of ITC (HS), 2017, Schedule-I (Import Policy)(13.11.2019)

In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 of FT (D&R) Act, 1992, read with paragraph 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020, as amend.....

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Central Government hereby delegates all powers exercisable by the Director in relation to inter-State trade and commerce to the Controller of Legal Metrology in the State of Bihar(16.12.2020)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (7) of section 13 of the Legal Metrology Act, 2009 (1 of 2010), the Central Government, with the co.....

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Amendment in Para 4.42(3) of Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20(08.11.2021)

In exercise of powers conferred by Section 5 of FT(D&R) Act, 1992, read with Paragraph 1.02 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-20, as amended from time.....

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Karnataka High Court Urges State to Fill Up Vacant Posts in Forensic Science Laboratories(19.11.2021)

Karnataka High Court has urged the state government to fill up vacant posts in Forensic Science Laboratories in the state, to improve its functioning .....

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Kerala HC Directs to Decide on Proposal to Construct Gabion Box Bridge over Pampa River(19.11.2021)

Kerala High Court has directed the State to take a final call on the proposal to construct a Gabion box bridge across the Njunangar river at Pampa and.....

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DGFT Issues Trade Notice to Importer-Exporter Codes for Deactivation(22.11.2021)

Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has issued the trade notice to all Importer-Exporter Codes (IECs) which have not been updated after Januar.....

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Tripura High Court Directs Appointment of Special Prosecutors Within 2 Weeks(22.11.2021)

Tripura High Court has asked the state government to appoint special public prosecutors for conducting the proceedings in the cases related to Tripura.....

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P&H HC: Court can Impose Composite Civil Imprisonment in Case of Default in Payment of Maintenance(22.11.2021)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has observed that in the exercise of its powers under Section 125(3) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, a court ca.....

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Supreme Court Issues Notice on CBI's Plea Challenging Anticipatory Bail Granted to Police Officials(22.11.2021)

Supreme Court has issued notice on a petition filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation challenging the anticipatory bail granted by the Kerala Hig.....

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Imposition of anti-dumping duty on specified goods at the specified rate(06.12.2021)

1. Whereas in the matter of 'Certain Flat Rolled Products of Aluminium' (hereinafter referred to as the subject goods) falling under chapter heading 7.....

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RBI releases annual report of Ombudsman Schemes, 2020-2021(12.01.2022)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the Annual Report of the Ombudsman Schemes for the year 2020-21 today, which has been prepared for the nine-m.....

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Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on Gayatri Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd.(10.01.2022)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated January 4, 2022, a monetary penalty of Rs. 1.00 lakh (Rupees one lakh only) on Gayatri .....

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Karnataka HC: Section 171H IPC Can’t be Invoked for Merely Displaying Flags & Symbols(30.11.2021)

Karnataka High Court has quashed criminal proceedings initiated against three persons associated with the Indian National Congress party, stating that.....

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SC Asks Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs on Rehabilitation Policy for Slum Dwellers(30.11.2021)

Supreme Court has asked the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs to place its stand as to whether it has any policy in slums adjacent to Railway Trac.....

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Bombay High Court Upholds Maintenance Tribunal's Power to Pass Eviction Orders(02.12.2021)

Bombay High Court has observed that the Maintenance Tribunal under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 can pass an or.....

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Delhi HC Directs to Decide Application Seeking Statistics of State Sponsored Electronic Surveillance(02.12.2021)

Delhi High Court has directed the Central Information Commission (CIC) to decide within 8 weeks, the appeals filed by Apar Gupta, founder of the Inter.....

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SC: Persons With Disabilities Should Not Be Asked to Remove Prosthetic Limbs At Airport Security(03.12.2021)

Supreme Court has observed that differently abled persons with prosthetic limbs/callipers should not be asked to remove the prosthetics at airport sec.....

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Shipping Bill (Post Export Conversion in Relation to Instrument Based Scheme) Regulations, 2022(22.02.2022)

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 157 read with section 149 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Board, hereby makes the following .....

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Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on The Baramulla Central Co-operative Bank Limited(21.02.2022)

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated February 15, 2022, a monetary penalty of ₹ 2.00 lakh (Rupees Two Lakh only) on the Baramull.....

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1 lakh portable oxygen concentrators to be procured from PM cares fund(28.04.2021)

500 more PSA oxygen plants, based on technology developed by DRDO, sanctioned under PM CARES The Oxygen Concentrators & PSA Plants will greatly augmen.....

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Defence Production And Export Promotion Policy(25.03.2022)

The Government has taken several policy initiatives in the past few years and brought in reforms to encourage indigenous design, development and manuf.....

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Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 50 million to the Government of the Republic of Maldives(17.02.2022)

1. Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated February 21, 2021 with the Government of the Republic of Maldives, for .....

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Supreme Court Grants Protection from Arrest to Ex-Mumbai Police Chief Param Bir Singh(22.11.2021)

Supreme Court has granted protection from arrest to former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh in various cases registered against him by the M.....

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CESTAT, Ahmedabad Directs Revenue to Re-Consider Refund Claim of IOCL(23.11.2021)

Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Ahmedabad has given relief to Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) directing the Revenue.....

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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Plea Seeking Opening of Portal for Registration of Advocates(23.11.2021)

Delhi High Court has issued notice on a plea seeking opening up of portal for registration of advocates in connection with the CM Advocates' Welfare S.....

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Kerala High Court: Police Officers Bound to Wear Uniform While on Duty(23.11.2021)

Kerala High Court has accentuated on the fact that police officers must comply with the relevant statutory provisions/guidelines making it mandatory t.....

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Calcutta HC Orders CBI Probe into Irregularities in Non-Teaching Staff Appointments(23.11.2021)

Calcutta High Court has ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to conduct a preliminary inquiry into the alleged irregularities in the appo.....

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Final findings-sunset review investigation concerning imports of wire rod of alloy or non-alloy steel(07.02.2022)

1. The undersigned is directed to refer to final findings on the above subject issued vide notification F. No. 7/17/2021-DGTR, dated the 28th October,.....

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Pollution caused by Industries(07.02.2022)

Regulation of industrial pollution is implemented through various provisions of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 under Consen.....

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Reduction of compliances and end-to-end automation of procedure relating to import of certain goods at concessional rate of duty(02.03.2022)

In a significant step towards Atmanirbhar Bharat, Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC) has reduced the compliances required under the Cust.....

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Allahabad High Court Issues Notice on PUCL's Plea Seeking Establishment of Fast-Track Police Courts(14.12.2021)

Allahabad High Court has sought reply of the Uttar Pradesh Government, Union Government, and others on a plea filed by People's Union For Civil Libert.....

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Orissa High Court Directs Postponement of State Film Awards Ceremony(14.12.2021)

Orissa High Court has directed the postponement of the Odisha State Film Awards ceremony which was scheduled to be held tomorrow and the day after tom.....

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Delhi HC: Section 3(1) of Taxation Act Empowers Government to Extend Only Time Limits(16.12.2021)

Delhi High Court has held that section 3(1) of the Taxation and Other Laws (Relaxation and Amendment of Certain Provisions) Act, 2020 empowers the Gov.....

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SC Asks Additional Solicitor General on Extension of VAHAN Portal to Tackle Fake Claims(15.12.2021)

Supreme Court has asked the Additional Solicitor General, Mr. K.M. Nataraj to assist the court in tackling the issue of fake claim petitions filed und.....

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Calcutta HC Seeks Response in Plea Alleging Issuance of Fake Recommendation Letters in Appointments(15.12.2021)

Calcutta High Court has directed the West Bengal Central School Service Commission to file a detailed affidavit regarding vacancies declared, recommen.....

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Appointment of Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India(28.02.2022)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1)(a) and sub-section (4) of section 4 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992 (15.....

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Coverage on export transactions to Russia not withdrawn: Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India(28.02.2022)

Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India (ECGC) has clarified that the coverage on export transactions to Russia has not been withdrawn. It has be.....

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Punjab & Haryana High Court Stays Deportation of Indian Origin Person to Kenya(11.03.2021)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued stay orders on the deportation of the petitioner to Kenya till next date of hearing in a plea raising an impo.....

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Madras HC Tells TN Election Commission to Videograph Every Stage of Urban Local Body Polls(04.01.2022)

Madras High Court has asked the Tamil Nadu State Election Commission (TNSEC) to videograph the entire election process during the upcoming urban local.....

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Tamil Nadu Govt. Extends Time Limit for Furnishing VAT Audit Report in Electronic Form for FY 2020-21(03.01.2022)

Tamil Nadu Government has notified the extension of the time limit for Furnishing VAT Audit Report in electronic form for financial year 2020-21 till .....

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AAR: GST Payable on Services of Boarding and Lodging Facility for Officials of Municipal Corporation(03.01.2022)

Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Telangana has held that the goods and services tax (GST) payable on services of boarding and lodging facility for o.....

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CBIC Amends HS Codes Under Notifications Imposing Anti-Dumping Duty on Imports(03.01.2022)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has amended the HS codes under various notifications imposing anti-dumping duty on imports of certa.....

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Kerala High Court Dismisses Plea Challenging Vice Chancellor's Reappointment at Kannur University(15.12.2021)

Kerala High Court has dismissed a plea challenging the reappointment of one Dr. Gopinath Ravindran as the Vice-Chancellor of Kannur University.

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Andhra Pradesh High Court Seeks Fresh Status Report of Investigation from CBI(16.12.2021)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has sought a fresh status report of the investigation from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on the lines of their o.....

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Kerala HC: State Can Bring Entire Territory for Enabling Mortgage by Deposit of Title-Deeds(16.12.2021)

Kerala High Court has observed that the provisions of Section 58(f) of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 pertaining to Mortgage by deposit of title-d.....

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Delhi HC Dismisses Plea by Sultana Begum Seeking Possession of Red Fort(21.12.2021)

Delhi High Court has dismissed a plea filed by one Sultana Begum, seeking possession of Red Fort, claiming herself to be the widow of the great grands.....

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Kerala HC Directs State to Produce Video Footage in Pink Police Harassment Case(21.12.2021)

Kerala High Court has directed the State government to produce the video referred to in an affidavit earlier submitted by the IGP, after it denied the.....

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SC Asks Delhi HC to Decide on Plea Seeking FIR Against Politicians for Alleged Hate Speech(17.12.2021)

Supreme Court has asked the Delhi High Court to decide expeditiously, preferably within three months, a writ petition seeking registration of FIR and .....

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CCI Directs Investigation Into Apple's App Store Policies on Allegations of Unfair Trade Practices(03.01.2022)

Competition Commission of India has directed investigation into the Apple's App Store policies with respect to allegations of unfair trade practices i.....

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NGT Asks Govt to File Proper Report on Study Carried Out to Identify Sources of Air Pollution(04.01.2022)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked the government to file a proper report on the study carried out in Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram to identify th.....

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AAR, Telangana: No IGST Payable on Supply of Imported Goods on High Sea Sale Basis(04.01.2022)

Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Telangana has held that no integrated goods and services tax (IGST) payable on supply of imported goods on High Sea.....

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Kerala High Court Demands Status Report on Police Investigation on Missing CPM Worker(04.01.2022)

Kerala High Court has sought a statement from the respondents on the stage of investigation in the habeas corpus plea moved by a CPM worker's wife all.....

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Supreme Court Directs the State of UP to File Status Report on Functioning of Waqf Tribunals(05.01.2022)

Supreme Court has questioned the State of Uttar Pradesh as to why only one Wakf Tribunal was functioning in the entire state of Uttar Pradesh in a Spe.....

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Supreme Court: Any Direction Issued by RBI Derived from Statutory Power is Binding(05.01.2022)

Supreme Court has stated that Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has wide supervisory powers over financial institutions like SIDBI, in furtherance of which,.....

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Bar Council of India Postpones Proposed Elections to Offices of Chairman & Other Office Bearers(17.12.2021)

Bar Council of India (BCI) has informed the Karnataka High Court that it has postponed the proposed elections to the office of the Chairman, Vice-Chai.....

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Delhi HC: No Requirement for CMM to Fix Time Limit for Taking Possession of Secured Asset(17.12.2021)

Delhi High Court has held that there is no requirement or justification for a Chief Metropolitan Magistrate to fix a time limit for taking possession .....

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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Plea Challenging Appointment of Dr. Shahid Akhter(17.12.2021)

Delhi High Court has issued notice on a plea challenging the appointment of Dr. Shahid Akhter, who was appointed as a Professor at the Centre for Mana.....

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Karnataka Assembly Passes Bill to Impose Restrictions on Religious Conversions(24.12.2021)

Karnataka Legislative Assembly has passed the Karnataka Protection of Right To Freedom Of Religion Bill, 2021, which seeks to impose restrictions on r.....

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SC: Applicability of Scheme for Appointment on Compassionate Grounds Based on Fixed Criteria(20.12.2021)

Supreme Court has held that the applicability of a modified scheme with respect to an appointment on compassionate grounds would be based on a fixed c.....

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Kerala HC: Mere Possibility of Individual Occupying Premises Not Adequate to Make Necessary Party(17.01.2022)

Kerala High Court has ruled that a mere possibility of an individual occupying the premises through a licence is not adequate to make them a necessary.....

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Commercial Court, Bengaluru Confirms Ex-Parte Temporary Injunction Against ACC Steel(18.01.2022)

Commercial Court, Bengaluru has confirmed the ex-parte temporary injunction issued in 2020 restraining ACC Steel Pvt. Ltd., from using the marks ACC, .....

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Rajasthan HC: Power of Judicial Review Vested in High Courts is Basic Feature of Constitution(18.01.2022)

Rajasthan High Court has reiterated that power of judicial review vested in High Courts under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is one of the b.....

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Supreme Court Grants Protection from Arrest to Poonam Pandey in Porn Films Racket Case(19.01.2022)

Supreme Court has granted protection from arrest to actress Poonam Pandey in porn films racket case in the SLP assailing Bombay High Court's judgement.....

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Delhi High Court Dismisses Plea Seeking One Person One Tree Policy for Sustainable Development(19.01.2022)

Delhi High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation seeking sustainable development in the national capital, by formulation of a One Person On.....

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Delhi HC: Power to Issue Notices for Contempt of Subordinate Courts Rests Solely with High Court(19.01.2022)

Delhi High Court has observed that the power to issue notices for contempt of subordinate courts rests solely with the High Court exercising jurisdict.....

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Kerala High Court: Only Family Court Can Appoint Guardian for Minor(05.01.2022)

Kerala High Court has ruled that while District Courts are empowered to appoint a guardian for a minor's property, only Family Court can appoint a gua.....

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P&H HC Quashes Income Tax Order as No Opportunity of Hearing Afforded to Assessee(06.01.2022)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has quashed the Income Tax Order as no opportunity of hearing afforded to assessee. The Court has allowed the petition .....

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SC: Party Without Notice of Section 11(6) Petition Filed By Other Party Free to Appoint Arbitrator(06.01.2022)

Supreme Court has held that a party to the arbitration agreement can appoint an arbitrator even after an Arbitration Petition under Section 11(6) of t.....

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Karnataka HC Dismisses Petition Filed by Rape Accused Seeking to Quash DNA Report(06.01.2022)

Karnataka High Court has dismissed a petition filed by a rape accused seeking to quash the DNA report which confirmed him to be the biological father .....

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SC Asks Patna HC to Decide on Issue of Transportation of Sand and Stone by Trucks Expeditiously(06.01.2022)

Supreme Court has requested Patna High Court to decide the petitions filed by Bihar Truck Owners Association challenging State of Bihar's notification.....

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Gujarat HC Orders Govt to Issue Passport to 18-Year-Old for Immigration Purposes(26.03.2021)

Gujarat High Court has ordered the Government to issue a passport to an 18-year-old Vatsal Brahmbhatt, who needs it for immigration purposes and for f.....

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Karnataka High Court : No Requirement to Serve Notice Under Certificate of Posting(30.03.2021)

Karnataka High Court has said that service of notice through a registered post is proper service of notice, under section Section 138 of Negotiable In.....

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Ministry of Road Transport and Highways Extends Validity of Driving Licenses & Other Permits(30.03.2021)

Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has extended the validity of documents like driving licenses, registrations and other permits under the Motor .....

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Delhi Court Casts Distrust on Credibility of Police Witnesses, Grants Bail to One on Ground of Parity(30.03.2021)

Delhi Court has granted bail to one Amit Goswami in relation to the north east Delhi riots on the ground of parity while casting "serious doubt” on th.....

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Chhattisgarh HC: Clause for Compensatory Recruitment to Include Female Dependents(31.01.2022)

Chhattisgarh High Court has held that a clause in an agreement under Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, which only entitled a male dependent for compensat.....

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Delhi Court Issues Summons to Times Now in Defamation Suit by Popular Front of India(31.01.2022)

Delhi Court has issued summons in a civil defamation suit filed by Popular Front of India against Times Now news channel and others over publication o.....

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Delhi HC Seeks Measures to Address Default in Sharing Data with DSLSA Apropos FIRs(20.12.2021)

Delhi High Court has sought to streamline the process of supplying FIRs pertaining to commission of sexual offences to the Delhi State Legal Services .....

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Patna HC Asks Instagram, FB, Twitter, Youtube, Whatsapp to Cooperate in Probe into Postings(20.12.2021)

Patna High Court has directed Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, Whatsapp, Meta, and Messenger to cooperate in the probe being conducted by the Ec.....

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HP HC Directs State to Constitute State Transport Appellate Tribunal Within a Month(23.12.2021)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has directed the State Government to constitute an independent State Transport Appellate Tribunal within a month as per Se.....

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Madras HC Directs on Streamlining Policy for Women Athletes And Their Fair Treatment(22.12.2021)

Madras High Court has issued comprehensive directions to the respondent authorities to streamline the policy that pertains to such women athletes and .....

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Madras HC Directs Railway Officials to File Detailed Report to Prevent Elephant Deaths(23.12.2021)

Madras High Court has directed the railway officials to file a detailed report by January 7 listing out the steps they propose to take to prevent elep.....

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Kerala High Court Directs Grant of Rs 1.5 Lakh Compensation to Girl Harassed by Police(23.12.2021)

Kerala High Court has delivered its judgment in a plea moved by a minor girl who, along with her father, were harassed by a pink police officer in a p.....

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NCLT, Hyderabad Initiates Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process Against Tata Projects Ltd(06.01.2022)

National Company Law Tribunal, Hyderabad has initiated Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process against Tata Projects Limited for its failure to pay ba.....

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NHRC Issues Show Cause Notice to Commissioner of Delhi Police Against Illegal Arrest(07.01.2022)

National Human Rights Commission has issued a notice to the Commissioner of Police, Delhi, as to why compensation of Rs. 1,00,000/- should not be give.....

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NCLAT Chennai Bench Stays Insolvency Process Against Tata Projects Limited(07.01.2022)

National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Chennai Bench has stayed the order against Tata Projects Limited to initiate Corporate Insolvency Resolution .....

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Delhi HC Directs Income Tax Department To Reconsider The Issuance of Certificate With NIL Deduction(07.01.2022)

Delhi High Court directed the Income Tax Department to reevaluate the issue of issuance of the certificate with ‘NIL’ deduction of income tax after gr.....

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CCI Directs Investigation Against Google For abusing Its dominant position(10.01.2022)

Competition Commission of India has directed investigation against Alphabet Inc., Google LLC, Google India Private Limited and Google Ireland Limited .....

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Delhi High Court: Father Cannot Relinquish His Responsibility Towards Unmarried Daughters(10.01.2022)

Delhi High Court has observed that a father cannot abandon his responsibility of looking after his unmarried daughters. The court held that father has.....

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Kerala HC: Power to Appoint Chairman and Members from Same Community Not Unbridled Power(20.01.2022)

Kerala High Court has ruled that merely because the Kerala State Commission for Minorities (Amendment) Act, 2017 permits appointing Chairperson and me.....

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Allahabad HC Refuses to Entertain PIL Seeking Postponement of UP Assembly Polls 2022(20.01.2022)

Allahabad High Court has refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) plea filed in the Allahabad High Court seeking postponement of electi.....

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Rajasthan HC Directs State to Decide on Plea Seeking Grant of Possession of Land by War Widow(21.01.2022)

Rajasthan High Court has directed the state government to decide on a war widow's plea seeking grant of possession and document of title of the land a.....

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Kerala HC Issues Direction to Ensure No New Unauthorised Flag Posts are Installed(21.01.2022)

Kerala High Court has issued a set of further directions to ensure that no new unauthorised flag posts, banners or boards are installed in the State a.....

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Calcutta HC: Daughter-In-Law Bound in Compassionate Appointment to Maintain Mother-In-Law(21.01.2022)

Calcutta High Court has observed in a case that the daughter-in-law is bound by the undertaking given while obtaining a compassionate appointment to m.....

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Rajasthan HC: Writ Petition Against Rejection of Temporary Injunction Not Maintainable(24.01.2022)

Rajasthan High Court has observed that writ petition against rejection of temporary injunction application by trial court is not maintainable under Ar.....

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Uttarakhand HC: Police Personnel Cannot be Appointed as Jail Superintendents(13.04.2021)

Uttarakhand High Court has held that Police personnel cannot be appointed as Jail Superintendents. The Court has held that the purpose of Police is ve.....

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Madras High Court Orders Non-Disturbance of Services of Temporary Conservancy Workers(19.04.2021)

Madras High Court has ordered that the services of 1,457 conservancy workers, engaged on non-permanent basis under National Urban Livelihoods Mission .....

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NGT Prepones Summer Vacation for Principal Bench, Zonal Benches from April 19 to May 18(19.04.2021)

National Green Tribunal has modified its calendar for summer vacation of 2021 in light of the recent surge in Covid 19 cases throughout the Country, r.....

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Karnataka HC Quashes Proceedings Against Bengaluru Police Commissioner Kamal Pant(08.02.2022)

Karnataka High Court has quashed the proceedings initiated against Bengaluru Police Commissioner Kamal Pant and two other police officers, for alleged.....

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Karnataka HC Seeks Explanation on Another Technology for Automatic Pothole Filling Machine(08.02.2022)

Karnataka High Court has sought for an explanation from the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) as to what arrangement was made for using anothe.....

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Delhi High Court Upholds Conviction Of Accused Charged With Rape Under POCSO Act(10.01.2022)

Delhi High Court has upheld the conviction to a man for raping a 5 year old minor victim in a POCSO case. The Court held that presence of the semen is.....

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Gauhati HC Asks Assam Government to File Affidavit on Police Encounters in BJP Rule(12.01.2022)

Gauhati High Court has asked the Assam government to file a detailed affidavit on the police encounters that have been taking place since BJP returned.....

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Central Board of Direct Taxes Extends Due Date of Income Tax Audit Reports(12.01.2022)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified the extension of the timeline for filing Income Tax Returns and Various reports of audit for the AY .....

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SC Seeks Azim Premji's Response to Settlement Proposal of NGO India Awake For Transparency(12.01.2022)

Supreme Court has suggested a settlement be reached between Azim Premji and the NGO India Awake Transparency which is facing contempt proceedings for .....

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Kerala HC: Writ Jurisdiction Cannot be Invoked to Challenge Appointment of Arbitrator(12.01.2022)

Kerala High Court has held that writ jurisdiction cannot be invoked to challenge the appointment of an arbitrator since such grievances could be redre.....

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Calcutta HC Seeks Replies on PIL Plea Seeking Postponement of Polls in 4 Municipal Corporations(12.01.2022)

Calcutta High Court has sought replies from the West Bengal State Election Commission and State Government on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) plea .....

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Madras HC Stays Appointment of Former Chief Secretary to National Green Tribunal(12.04.2021)

Madras High Court has stayed the operation of an order passed by the Centre on December 12, 2020, appointing former Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary Girija .....

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Rajasthan HC Extends Stay in Appeals in Relation to Salman Khan Blackbuck Poaching Case(12.04.2021)

Rajasthan High Court has extended stay in hearing the appeals in relation to the Blackbuck Poaching case against Salman Khan which are under considera.....

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Madras HC Sets Aside Appointment of Asst Professor in Department of Architecture(16.02.2022)

Madras High Court has directed the National Institute of Technology (Tiruchirapalli) to issue a fresh call for filling the vacancies, pointing towards.....

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Allahabad HC Dismisses PIL Seeking Postponement of Assembly Polls on Ground of Discrepancies(16.02.2022)

Allahabad High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) plea seeking postponement of Uttar Pradesh State Assembly Polls 2022 on grounds .....

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Supreme Court Stays NGT Order Imposing Cost on RICO for Causing Damage to Environment(16.02.2022)

Supreme Court has stayed National Green Tribunal's order imposing on Rajasthan State Industrial Development & Investment Corporation Limited a penalty.....

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Gujarat HC: Power to Block Electronic Ledger Can be Exercised Only When Credit Available in Ledger(17.02.2022)

Gujarat High Court has held that the power prescribed under Rule 86A of the Central Goods and Service Tax Rules 2017 to block an electronic credit led.....

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AP HC: Section 52 TPA Does Not Bar Grant of Temporary Injunction Under Order 39 CPC(31.01.2022)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has ruled that Section 52 of Transfer of Property Act, 1882 does not operate as a bar to grant of temporary injunction under.....

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#Economic Survey 2021-2022: Govt Sets Up National Land Monetisation Corporation(31.01.2022)

Economic Survey has stated that National Land Monetisation Corporation (NLMC) is being incorporated as a 100% Government of India owned entity with an.....

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#Economic Survey 2021-2022: India can Withstand Monetary Policy Normalisation(31.01.2022)

Economic Survey has noted that due to accretion of large foreign exchange reserves, vulnerability indicators relating to reserves have shown marked im.....

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#Economic Survey 2021-2022: Impact of Pandemic on Exports and Imports of Goods and Services(31.01.2022)

Exports of both goods and services have been exceptionally strong so far in 2021-22, but imports also recovered strongly with recovery in domestic dem.....

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Madras HC Dismisses Plea Seeking Directions to Extend Pongal Gift Hampers to Refugees(01.02.2022)

Madras High Court has dismissed a plea filed by Retd. Professor Ramu Manivannan seeking directions to the government of Tamil Nadu to extend the Ponga.....

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Allahabad HC Urges PM Modi to Postpone Elections in View of Omicron Threat(24.12.2021)

Allahabad High Court has urged the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi to postpone the upcoming elections in view of the rising threat of Omicron. .....

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SC: Mere Exhibition Brandishing or Holding Weapon Openly to Create Fear Offence u/s 397 IPC(24.12.2021)

Supreme Court has observed that mere exhibition brandishing or holding a weapon openly by offender to threaten and create fear or apprehension in the .....

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Madras HC Grants Relief to WhatsApp Administrator in FIR Over Offensive Post(27.12.2021)

Madras High Court has granted relief to an administrator of a WhatsApp group in an First Information Report registered over offensive post in the grou.....

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MCA Invites Public Comments on Proposed Changes to CIRP Framework under IBC(27.12.2021)

Ministry of Corporate Affairs has invited the Public Comments on proposed changes to Corporate Insolvency Resolution and Liquidation Framework under .....

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TDSAT Stays TRAI Order on Allowing Subscribers to Port Out of Network from Service Provider(28.12.2021)

Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) has stayed the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s (TRAI) orders which allowed subscrib.....

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SC Refuses Plea Seeking Directions to Grant Promotion to Post of Major General(08.02.2022)

Supreme Court has refused to entertain a petition seeking direction to the Centre and the Military Secretariat to grant him promotion to the post of M.....

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Delhi HC Directs ESIC to Constitute Committee to Frame Policy for Welfare of Contractual Workers(08.02.2022)

Delhi High Court has directed the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) to constitute a committee which will frame a policy for the welfare of.....

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Madras HC: Suspicious Mindset of Police is Root Cause of Human Rights Violations(09.02.2022)

Madras High Court has said that the mindset of the police to look at every individual with suspicion and to monitor each and every activity by install.....

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Kerala HC Takes Suo Motu Cognisance of News Report Alleging in Sree Poornathrayeesa Temple(09.02.2022)

Kerala High Court has taken suo motu cognisance of a news report alleging that in Sree Poornathrayeesa Temple, Tripunithura, devotees were made to was.....

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Allahabad HC Grants Bail to Accused Parveen Kumar Gupta in UP Power Corporation EPF Scam(09.02.2022)

Allahabad High Court has granted bail to the former General Manager of Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited and prime accused in the Corporation's .....

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Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit of USD 7.29 million to the Government of Cooperative Republic of Guyana(10.03.2022)

1. Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated September 29, 2021 with the Government of Cooperative Republic of Guyan.....

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Supreme Court: Money Deposited by Customer in Bank is Not Held as Trustee(28.12.2021)

Supreme Court has observed that the money that is deposited by the customer in the bank is not held by it as a trustee but it becomes a part of the ba.....

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Madras HC Imposes Temporary Ban on Liquor Sale in Puducherry(30.12.2021)

Madras High Court has asked the Union Territory of Puducherry to temporarily ban the supply of alcohol from 10 PM on New Year's Eve till 1 AM on 1st J.....

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Tripura HC Directs State to Frame Comprehensive Electric Vehicle Policy for Environmental Protection(29.12.2021)

Tripura High Court has directed the State Government to take urgent steps to frame a comprehensive electric vehicle policy for the State of Tripura in.....

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SC: No Different Pay-Scales for Compassionate Appointment and Regular Appointments(29.12.2021)

Supreme Court has stated that there cannot be two different pay-scales for the employee appointed on compassionate ground and the employee appointed o.....

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ITAT: VAT Expenses on Deemed Import Eligible to be Set Off Against VAT Output(31.12.2021)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Ahmedabad has held that the Value Added Tax (VAT) expenses on deemed import are eligible to be set off against t.....

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Delhi High Court Cancels Bail of 72 Yrs Old Accused in POCSO Case(01.02.2022)

Delhi High Court has cancelled the bail granted to a 72 years old man, who is accused of raping a 7 years old girl child and is booked for the offence.....

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Delhi HC Refuses to Entertain Plea to Postpone Polls in Five States Amid Third COVID Wave(01.02.2022)

Delhi High Court has refused to entertain a plea filed by Congress Leader Jagdish Sharma seeking postponement of polls in States of Uttar Pradesh, Pun.....

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Delhi HC Asks DMRC to Take Instructions Over Payment of Arbitral Award to DAMEPL(01.02.2022)

Delhi High Court has asked Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to take instructions as to how it will make the payment of arbitral award to Delhi Airp.....

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#Union Budget 2022-2023: Acceleration of Corporate Exit and Launch of E-Bill System(01.02.2022)

Finance Minister has said that accelerated corporate exit will be facilitated by reducing it from 2 years to 6 months. E-bill system will be launched .....

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#Union Budget 2022-2023: Finance Minster Introduces Battery-Swapping Policy(01.02.2022)

Finance Minister proposes to formulate battery swapping policy and inter operability standards to improve efficiency for Electric Vehicle.

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#Union Budget 2022-2023: Launch of New Portal for Skilling; Expansion of One Class, One TV Channel(01.02.2022)

Finance Minister has said that a new portal will be launched for skilling. One Class, One TV channel, will be expanded from 12 to 200 TV Channels to h.....

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Bombay High Court Seeks NEGVAC Policy on Door-to-Door Vaccination(21.05.2021)

Bombay High Court has granted the Central Government's Expert Committee time till June 1, 2021 to decide on a door-to-door policy to immunize elderly .....

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Delhi HC Strikes Down IGST Imposition on Oxygen Concentrators Imported by Individuals(24.05.2021)

Delhi High Court has held that imposition of Integrated Goods and Services Tax on oxygen concentrators which are imported by individuals and are recei.....

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Delhi HC Directs Placing on Record Details of Lawyers Under CM Advocate Welfare Policy(24.05.2021)

Delhi High Court has directed the Bar Council of Delhi to place on record the complete list of verified lawyers who, according to it, are entitled to .....

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Madras HC: Can't Claim Specific Post When Two Posts Are Same Cadre with Identical Pay Scale(07.03.2022)

Madras High Court has iterated that when two posts carry equivalent scale of pay and are treated as equal categories under the Rules, the petitioners .....

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Kerala High Court States Temporary Relinquishment Of Promotion Can Be Extended Beyond One Year(08.03.2022)

Kerala High Court has observed that the Government Order issued in 1991 mandating that temporary relinquishment of promotion shall be for a minimum pe.....

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Kerala High Court Issues Notice on Pleas Challenging Centre's COVID Vaccination Policy(28.04.2021)

Kerala High Court has issued notice to the Centre on the challenge to the Liberalised Pricing and Accelerated National COVID -19 Vaccination Strategy .....

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Calcutta HC Calls for Second Post Mortem Report in Murder Case of Allah University Student(25.02.2022)

Calcutta High Court has ordered a second post mortem in the murder case of Allah University student Anis Khan. The Court has directed that the second .....

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Supreme Court Dismisses BJP Leaders' Plea to Deploy Central Forces for West Bengal Local Polls(25.02.2022)

Supreme Court has dismissed the petition filed by the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) party leaders Mousumi Roy and Pratap Banerjee seeking deployment of .....

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Kerala HC: Claiming Adverse Possession After Encroachment Into Public Road Not Admissible(28.02.2022)

Kerala High Court has ruled that a petitioner claiming the right of adverse possession after encroaching into a public road cannot be treated as a usu.....

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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Application Seeking Impleadment of Various Political Leaders(28.02.2022)

Delhi High Court has issued notice on the applications seeking impleadment of various political leaders and others, in order to ascertain as to whethe.....

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Madras HC Strikes Down Women Reservation in Excess of 50% for Chennai Corporation Polls(12.01.2022)

Madras High Court has held that reservation can only be based on the total number of seats in the Municipality and not on Zonal wise demarcation in a .....

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Gujarat HC Issues Notice on Plea Seeking Physical Filing of ITR, Audit Reports(13.01.2022)

Gujarat High Court has issued notice to the Central Government on a plea seeking waiver of interest under section 234A of Income Tax Act, 1961 and als.....

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HP High Court Dismisses Plea Seeking Compassionate Appointment in View of State's Policy(13.01.2022)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has dismissed a plea seeking compassionate appointment filed by a son while noting that his mother is already in Governmen.....

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AP HC: When Person is in Settled Possession and Enjoyment of Property, He Cannot be Dispossessed(13.01.2022)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has reiterated that when a person is in settled possession and enjoyment of a property, he cannot be dispossessed, except by.....

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Kerala HC: Must Prove Accused is Absconding to Record Witness Deposition(14.01.2022)

Kerala High Court ruled that before recording witness depositions under Section 299 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, it should be established that t.....

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Rajasthan HC Suspends Sentence to Faculty Member in College for Failure to Report POCSO Case(17.01.2022)

Rajasthan High Court has suspended the sentence awarded to a Faculty Member in the college and the Hostel Warden booked under Section 21 of the Protec.....

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Kerala HC Grants Interim Relief to Actor Dileep for Alleged Conspiracy to Kill Police Officers(24.01.2022)

Kerala High Court has granted interim relief to actor Dileep in the recent case registered by the Kerala Police for allegedly conspiring to kill the p.....

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NCLT, Delhi: Advanced Deposit Towards Licence Fee Considered as Operational Debt(25.01.2022)

National Company Law Tribunal, Delhi has held that advanced deposit towards license fee would be considered as an Operational Debt and issuance of not.....

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SC Issues Notice in Plea Seeking Directions to ECI to Not Permit Political Parties(25.01.2022)

Supreme Court has issued notice to the Union of India and Election Commission of India in a plea filed seeking directions to the ECI to not permit pol.....

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SC Asks DMRC and DAMEPL to Appear Befor High Court for Execution of Arbitral Award(27.01.2022)

Supreme Court has asked the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) and the Reliance Infrastructure’s subsidiary, Delhi Airport Metro Express Pvt Ltd (DAM.....

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ITAT, Mumbai: Transponder Charges Not in Nature of Royalty Income(27.01.2022)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Mumbai has held that the transponder charges are not in the nature of royalty income as per the provisions of th.....

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Madras HC: Power to Issue Writ Under Article 226 or 227 is Subject to Court’s Discretion(27.01.2022)

Madras High Court has held that the power to issue writ under Article 226 or Article 227 is subject to the court's discretion even when an alternative.....

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Andhra Pradesh High Court: Executed Power Contracts Cannot be Renegotiated(16.03.2022)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that executed power contracts cannot be renegotiated and asked the state to clear dues estimated at Rs 30,000 Crore.....

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Karnataka HC Directs BBMP to Fill Up/Repair Potholes in Central Business District(16.03.2022)

Karnataka High Court has directed the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to fill up/ repair potholes in the Central Business District (CBD) are.....

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Allahabad HC Directs to File Personal Affidavit in PIL Seeking Constructive Disposal of Cooking Oil(16.03.2022)

Allahabad High Court has directed the Commissioner, Food Safety & Drug Administration (State of UP) to file his personal affidavit in a Public Interes.....

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Kerala HC: Passport Cannot be Denied to Child on Sole Ground That One Parent is Non-Indian Citizen(17.03.2022)

Kerala High Court has ruled that even if one of the parents of a minor child refused to give consent, the passport issuing authority is entitled to is.....

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P&H HC: ITC Under VAT Can be Availed on Evaporation Loss of Petrol and High Speed Diesel(17.03.2022)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled that the Input Tax Credit (ITC) under the Value Added Tax can be availed on the evaporation loss of petrol and.....

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Madras High Court Quashes Appointment of Government Pleader Accused of Giving Death Threats(17.03.2022)

Madras High Court has set aside the appointment of the latter as a Government Pleader for a District Munsif Court in Periyakulam, concluding that ther.....

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Supreme Court Asks UP Govt to Show Position of Posts in All District Hospitals(18.02.2022)

Supreme Court has observed that vacancy positions of 62% and 70% of male and female doctors/ attendants particularly in District Hospital, Sambhal was.....

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Tamil Nadu Govt Notifies Amendment to State Subordinate Police Officers’ Conduct Rules(18.02.2022)

Tamil Nadu Government has notified an amendment to the State's Subordinate Police Officers' Conduct Rules,1964 by the inclusion of Rule 24-C, prohibit.....

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Allahabad HC Issues Notice on PIL Against Decision to Dis-Identify Certain Posts for Blind Persons(18.02.2022)

Allahabad High Court has issued a notice to the Uttar Pradesh Government and its prompt counter-affidavit on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) plea f.....

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SC Dismisses BJP Members' Petition Challenging Increase of Seats in Mumbai Corporation(18.02.2022)

Supreme Court has dismissed a petition challenging the Maharashtra Ordinance which increased the electoral seats in the Municipal Corporation of Great.....

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Madras HC Asks to Submit Status Report on Proposal to Declare Wetlands of National Importance(18.02.2022)

Madras High Court has asked the state government to submit a status report on the proposal to the Union Govt for declaring 13 sites as wetlands of int.....

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Kerala High Court Asks State to Put Hold on Its Proposal to Amend Advocate Fee Rule(21.02.2022)

Kerala High Court has decided to request the State government hold off on its proposal to amend the Kerala Advocate Fee Rule till the Court's Rule Com.....

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MP HC: Spot is Place Where Search is Conducted and Recovery of Article Made(21.02.2022)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that with respect to search and seizure in cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, sp.....

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Karnataka High Court Stays Election for Post of Mayor of Mysuru City in Lieu of Covid Restrictions(11.06.2021)

Karnataka High Court has stayed the election scheduled to be held on 11th June, 2021 to the post of Mayor of Mysuru city as restrictions imposed to ch.....

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Delhi HC: Because Co Accused Are Absconding Not Ground to Deny Benefit Under HPC Recommendations(14.06.2021)

Delhi High Court has granted interim bail to an undertrial prisoner of 27 years of age for a period of 45 days, accused in a murder case, observing th.....

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Bombay High Court Disposes Plea for Z-Plus Security to Adar Poonawalla(14.06.2021)

Bombay High Court has disposed of a petition seeking Z-plus security for Adar Poonawalla , CEO of vaccine major, Serum Institute of India (SII), follo.....

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Delhi HC Dismisses Plea Seeking Postponement of Foreign Medical Graduate Examination, 2021(14.06.2021)

Delhi High Court has dismissed an application seeking the postponement of the Foreign Medical Graduate Exam, 2021, (FMGE) on an application moved by t.....

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Kerala High Court Seeks Response in Plea for Import of Drug for Rare Disease(14.06.2021)

Kerala High Court has sought the response of the Principal Secretary of State and Director of Health Services in a petition urging for the Government .....

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ITAT, Delhi: No TDS Since Routine Business Support Services Can’t be Treated as Fee for Technical Ser(25.04.2022)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Delhi has has held that routine business support services are not taxable as fees for technical services (FTS) s.....

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Chhattisgarh High Court Allows Plea of Accused to Recall Prosecutrix in POCSO Case(02.03.2022)

Chhattisgarh High Court has held that the right to cross-examination is a part of right to fair trial which every person has in the spirit of right to.....

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NCLAT, Chennai: Suspended Board of Directors Do Not Have Powers to Appoint Resolution Professional(02.03.2022)

National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Chennai has held that the suspended Board of Directors has no power under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code,.....

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Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs Issues Advisory for Importers on IGCR Rules(03.03.2022)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has issued Advisory No. 06/2022 dated March 01, 2022, for importers to avail benefit of Import of Goods at.....

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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Plea Challenging Age Criteria for Appointment of DMRC Managing Director(03.03.2022)

Delhi High Court has issued notice on a Public Interest Litigation filed by Advocate Aswhini Kumar Upadhyay, challenging the age criteria for appointm.....

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Madras High Court Stays Government Order Cancelling Appointment to TNCPCR(04.03.2022)

Madras High Court has stayed the operation of a Government Order issued on February 23 cancelling a January 18, 2021 G.O., through which a Chairperson.....

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Notice for Research Proposals, Workshops and Conferences(25.04.2022)

Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) is pleased to invite research proposals under the scheme "Funding Research and Studies, Workshops and Conferences .....

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Amendment in First Schedule under Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority Act, 1985(05.05.2022)

Whereas the Central Government, having regard to the development and promotion of export of de-oiled rice bran, considers it necessary and expedient t.....

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Exim Bank provided Government of India supported additional Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 190 million to the SBM (Mauritius) Infrastructure Development Company Ltd.(05.05.2022)

Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated January 06, 2022 with the SBM (Mauritius) Infrastructure Development Compa.....

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Imposition of penalty on Kohinoor Sahakari Bank Ltd., Ichalkaranji(29.05.2023)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated May 23, 2023, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1.00 lakh (Rupees One lakh only) on Kohinoor Sahak.....

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Participation of Mutual funds in repo transactions on Corporate Debt Securities(08.06.2023)

1. SEBI vide circular no. CIR/IMD/DF/19/2011 dated November 11, 2011 and CIR/IMD/DF/23/2012 dated November 15, 2012 allowed mutual funds to participat.....

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Supreme Court Grants Anticipatory Bail to TMC Leader Sheikh Sufiyan in WB Post-Poll Murder Case(09.02.2022)

Supreme Court has granted anticipatory bail to Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Sufiyan in a case relating to the murder of a BJP supporter during the.....

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Allahabad HC Issues Notice in PIL on Disposal of Election Plastic Waste During Assembly Elections(11.02.2022)

Allahabad High Court has issued notices to the Election Commission of India, State of Uttar Pradesh, the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate .....

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Karnataka HC: Probationer in Karnataka Police Department Cannot be Terminated for Misconduct(11.02.2022)

Karnataka High Court has said that a probationer in the Karnataka police department cannot be terminated on the grounds of misconduct without carrying.....

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NCDRC Directs Builder to Compensate Homebuyers for Delay in Refund of Maintenance Deposit(14.02.2022)

National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has ordered a refund of the refundable maintenance along with delay compensation at 6% for the Flat Ow.....

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P&H HC: Public Prosecutor Must File Independent Report Justifying Detention of Accused(14.02.2022)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that default bail to an accused charged under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 cannot be de.....

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Allahabad HC Issues Notice on PIL Seeking Financial Support/ Stipend For Junior Lawyers(09.03.2022)

Allahabad High Court has issued notice to Union of India, Uttar Pradesh Bar Council and others on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) plea seeking sti.....

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Allahabad HC: Armed Forces Tribunal Act Does Not Oust High Court’s Power of Judicial Review(09.03.2022)

Allahabad High Court has clarified that the Armed Forces Tribunal Act, 2007 cannot and does not oust the High Court's power of judicial review contain.....

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Madras HC: Pondicherry University Empowered to Collect University Development Fund Paid by Students(09.03.2022)

Madras High Court has dismissed a batch of writ appeals filed against the single judge bench order in favour of Pondicheryy University collecting Univ.....

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Gujarat High Court Orders Release of Goods Imported Under Foreign Trade Policy(10.03.2022)

Gujarat High Court has directed the release of goods worth Rs. 79.29 lakhs, detained at the Mundra Port by the Customs Department, while refusing to i.....

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Karnataka HC Issues Notice on Plea Against Imposition of New Building Norms on Existing Buildings(11.03.2022)

Karnataka High Court has issued notice to the State Government on a petition questioning imposition of certain new building norms even for the existin.....

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Delhi HC Directs DMRC to Pay Decree Amount to DAMEPL in 2 Instalments by May 31, 2022(11.03.2022)

Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to pay the decree amount to Reliance Infrastructure-promoted Delhi Airport Metro.....

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Supreme Court: Reasons for Cancelling Bail to Co-Accused Also Applies to Another Accused(05.04.2022)

Supreme Court has held that the reasons which weigh with the Court to cancel the bail granting to co-accused would also apply in bail preferred by ano.....

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Rajya Sabha Passes Bill to Merge Three Municipal Corporations in Delhi(06.04.2022)

Rajya Sabha has passed the Delhi Municipal Corporation Amendment Bill, 2022, that seeks amend the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 and unify Sout.....

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Bombay HC: Police Authority Can Extern Gang Members from Area Larger Than Illegal Activities(06.04.2022)

Bombay High Court has held that the authority under the Maharashtra Police Act, 1951 can pass order of externment directing externment of a person fro.....

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Delhi HC: Rules of Arbitral Institution Do Not Determine Place of Arbitration(06.04.2022)

Delhi High Court has observed that the arbitral institution’s rules would not determine the place of the arbitration and only the Courts at the place .....

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MP HC Grants Temporary Bail to Rape Accused for Taking Care of Wife & Repairing Dilapidated Dwelling(06.04.2022)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has granted temporary bail to a rape accused for 45 days to take care of his injured wife and to repair his house, which was.....

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Delhi HC Grants Ex-Parte Ad-Interim Injunction Against Satta Dream 11(06.04.2022)

Delhi High Court has granted ex-parte ad-interim injunction in a suit against trademark infringement filed by Dream 11, a fantasy sports platform, aga.....

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SC: Real-Time Reporting of Court Room Proceedings in Social Media Not Cause for Apprehension(07.05.2021)

Supreme Court has held that real-time reporting of Court room proceedings in social media is not a cause of apprehension but a virtual extension of th.....

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Bombay HC Asks on Publicising of Alternatives of Imported Drugs Used for Treatment of Covid-19(07.05.2021)

Bombay High Court has asked why the Union and State Government didn't publicise alternatives to imported drugs used for treating Covid-19 patients, st.....

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ITAT, Chandigarh: Tax Authorities Cannot Evade Responsibility to Collect Correct Taxes(10.05.2021)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Chandigarh has held that the Tax authorities cannot evade responsibility to ensure only correct and due taxes ar.....

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Supreme Court Asks Company to Close Down Further Construction of Karwar Port(30.03.2022)

Supreme Court had issued notice in a petition which challenged the second stage development of the commercial Karwar port in Karnataka. The Court has .....

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Calcutta HC Directs Former WBSSC Advisor To Disclose His Assets in SSC Group-D Recruitment Scam(30.03.2022)

Calcutta High Court has affirmed a Single Judge's order directing S.P. Sinha, former West Bengal School Service Commission (SSC) advisor to provide d.....

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MP HC Upholds Decision to Consider Younger Son for Compassionate Appointment(21.02.2022)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has upheld the decision of a single bench wherein the Writ Court had directed the State to consider the younger son of a dec.....

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Madras HC Orders Result of Coimbatore Corporation Election Shall be Subject to Further Orders(22.02.2022)

Madras High Court has ordered that the result of the Coimbatore Corporation election shall be subject to further orders by the court on a writ petitio.....

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Delhi HC Issues Notice on PIL Over Issue of Setting Up of Unmanned Police Barricades(22.02.2022)

Delhi High Court has issued notice on a suo moto Public Interest Litigation registered by it over the issue of setting up of unmanned police barricade.....

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Calcutta HC Denies Compassionate Appointment to Petitioner Whose Mother is Working(23.02.2022)

Calcutta High Court has dismissed a plea seeking compassionate appointment by observing that the mother of the petitioner is a teacher of a school and.....

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Calcutta HC Orders Cancellation of Appointment of Assistant Teachers in Murshidabad District(23.02.2022)

Calcutta High Court has ordered the cancellation of appointment of six assistant teachers in the Murshidabad district after noting that they had been .....

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Delhi HC Imposes Cost on Plea Against Seizure of Luxury Car for Evading Import Duty(23.02.2022)

Delhi High Court has imposed cost of Rs. 1 lakh while dismissing a petition challenging the seizure of a luxury car and subsequent proceedings under t.....

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NGT Imposes Penalty on J&K Govt Over Pollution in Doodh Ganga & Mamath Kull(11.03.2022)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed a penalty of Rs. 3 Crore on the Jammu and Kashmir Govt for failure to prevent illegal mining, discharge of s.....

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SC Directs Contemnors Who Re-possessed Property By Breaking Open Lock to be Kept in Civil Prison(11.03.2022)

Supreme Court has directed for keeping the contemnors who irrespective of Court's order re-possessed the property by breaking open the locks in civil .....

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ITAT, Mumbai: Claim Of Deduction to be Reckoned From Date of Possession of New Property(11.03.2022)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has ruled that an assessee's claim of deduction under Section 54 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 was to be reckoned .....

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ITAT, Mumbai: Payment to Foreign Company for Utilisation of Transponder of Satellite Not Royalty(11.03.2022)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Mumbai ruled that the payment made to a foreign company for the utilisation of a transponder centred on a satell.....

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Orissa HC: Deposit of Amount in No-Lien/Escrow Account Will Not Constitute Actual Payment(11.03.2022)

Orissa High Court has ruled that deposit of amount in no-lien/escrow account will not constitute actual payment under Section 43-B of the Income Tax A.....

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Rationalization of Branch Authorisation Policy for Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs)(08.06.2023)

1. A reference is made to the circular on the revised criteria for classifying a UCB as Financially Sound and Well Managed (FSWM) issued by RBI vide c.....

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Mandatory additional qualifiers in import/export declarations in respect of certain products w.e.f 1.7.2023(07.06.2023)

1. Reference is drawn to the Circular 55/2020-Customs dated 17.12.2020 wherein importers were advised to voluntarily declare the complete description .....

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CESTAT, Bangalore: Executive Appointed is not Manpower Recruitment or Supply Agency Service(14.04.2022)

Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Bangalore has observed that appointment of an executive by foreign/holding company is not Manpower R.....

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CESTAT, Bangalore: Executive Appointed is not Manpower Recruitment or Supply Agency Service(14.04.2022)

Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Bangalore has observed that appointment of an executive by foreign/holding company is not Manpower R.....

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CESTAT, Bangalore Holds Service, Being Export of Service, Cannot be Chargeable to Service Tax(14.04.2022)

Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Bangalore has observed that service recipient has not physically made accessible any goods to the se.....

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CESTAT, Chennai: No Prohibition on Selling of Goods by Importer to Another(15.04.2022)

Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Chennai bench has held that there is no prohibition on the selling of goods by the importer to anoth.....

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AAR, Maharashtra: GST Payable on Composite Supply of Work Contract Involving Earth Work(15.04.2022)

Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Maharashtra has ruled that goods and services tax (GST) is payable on the composite supply of work contracts involv.....

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Chhattisgarh HC: Mandatory to Place Report of Further Investigation Carried Out Before Magistrate(18.04.2022)

Chhattisgarh High Court has held that in cases where an additional investigation has been carried out then irrespective of its outcome, such further i.....

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Allahabad HC Asks UP Govt to Reconsider Ban Imposed by Fee Hike in Private Schools(17.03.2022)

Allahabad High Court has asked the Uttar Pradesh Government to reconsider the ban imposed by it on fee hike in private schools. The Court has ordered .....

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Supreme Court Issues Notice in SLP Seeking Appointment of Arangavalar Committee(21.03.2022)

Supreme Court has issued notice in a SLP preferred by Hindu Dharma Parishad seeking appointment of Arangavalar Committee (Trustee Committee) headed by.....

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Madras High Court Refuses to Reconsider 1996 Murder of Pon Navarasu(21.03.2022)

Madras High Court has refused to reconsider the case of John David, convicted prisoner in the 1996 infamous murder of Pon Navarasu, for premature rele.....

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Madras HC Imposes Penalty on Madha Dental College for Interpolating Attendance Register(23.03.2022)

Madras High Court has imposed a penalty of Rs. 3 crore on Madha Dental College and Hospital at Kundrathur in Chennai for having interpolated the atten.....

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Madras High Court: No Illegality in Floating LIC IPO Through Money Bill(23.03.2022)

Madras High Court has ruled that there is no constitutional illegality in Parliament having amended the Life Insurance Corporation Act, 1956 by way of.....

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Central Government Imposes Curb on Exports of Hydrofluorocarbons Used in Refrigeration(24.03.2022)

Central Government has imposed curbs on exports of hydrofluorocarbons, used in refrigeration and air-conditioning, to boost domestic availability of t.....

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Allahabad HC Issues Notice to Complainant in Case Registered Against The Wire Editor and Reporter(25.04.2022)

Allahabad High Court has issued a notice to the complainant/informant, Rampur resident, Sanju Turaiha in the case registered against The Wire's foundi.....

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Delhi HC Dismisses Challenge to Notification Conferring Powers of Special Courts(25.04.2022)

Delhi High Court has dismissed a plea challenging the notification conferring powers of Presiding Officer of the Designated Court and Special Court co.....

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NCLT Cuttack: CIRP Can’t be Initiated Over Undecided Claims or Unstamped Agreements(26.04.2022)

National Company Law Tribunal, Cuttack has ruled that Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process cannot be initiated based on undecided claims and/or uns.....

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Kerala HC: Details of Funds in Possession Not Necessary in Plaint for Specific Performance(26.04.2022)

Kerala High Court has ruled that even if the plaintiff has not provided details of funds in her possession in a suit for specific performance or the w.....

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NCLAT, Delhi: Time Period Under Regulation 35A is Directory, Not Mandatory(27.04.2022)

National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, has observed that period of time prescribed under Regulation 35A of the IBBI (Insolvency Resolution Process f.....

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Mumbai Court Grants Bail to Key Accused in Clubhouse App Case(01.04.2022)

Mumbai Metropolitan Magistrates Court has granted bail to 18-year old Akash Suyal, martyred Army officer's son and creator of chat room on Clubhouse, .....

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Gujarat HC: Positive Act of Instigation Essential for Conviction u/s 306 IPC(01.04.2022)

Gujarat High Court has observed that devoid of a positive act by the accused to instigate or aid in committing suicide, conviction under Section 306 o.....

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ITAT, Delhi: Payment to Microsoft for Software Purchase Does Not Amount to Royalty(04.04.2022)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has observed that the assesee, HP Services (Singapore) cannot be taxed for royalty as per the Indo-Singapore Doub.....

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Delhi HC: Non-Specification of Limb under which Penalty is Initiated is Arbitrary(04.04.2022)

Delhi High Court has held that the action of income tax authorities to deny the benefit of immunity from penalty under Section 270AA of the Income Tax.....

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Delhi High Court Refuses To Extend Internship Cut-Off Date for Ayush PG Entrance Test 2021(04.04.2022)

Delhi High Court has rejected an appeal that seeks to extend the cut-off date for completion of Internship towards determination of eligibility for Al.....

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AAR, Gujarat: Transportation of Parcels by GSRTC in Its Buses Attracts 18% GST(04.04.2022)

Authority of Advance Ruling, Gujarat has held that 18% goods and services tax (GST) is payable by the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC).....

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Kerala HC: Waiver of Pre-Deposit u/s 35F for Filing Appeal Destroy Legislative Intent(07.04.2022)

Kerala High Court has observed that waiver of pre-deposit for filing appeal under section 35F of the Central Excise Act, 1944 would destroy the legisl.....

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Allahabad HC: Exercise of Discretionary Power Without Relevant Considerations Under Statute Invalid(08.04.2022)

Allahabad High Court has ruled that if an authority, conferred with discretionary powers by a statute, avoids or does not take into account relevant c.....

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NCLT, Kolkata: Corporate Debtor Cannot Be Sent Into Liquidation(08.04.2022)

National Company Law Tribunal, Kolkata has observed that just because the liquidation value is being projected higher than the value of the resolutio.....

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ITAT, Mumbai: Payment for Transponder Services Not Amount to Royalty(08.04.2022)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has observed that the payment for transponder services would not amount to royalty under the provisions of Incom.....

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Gujarat HC: Dispute Involving Interpretation of Policy Guidelines Can Be Referred to Arbitrator(08.04.2022)

Gujarat High Court has observed that petition for referring to arbitration cannot be disallowed on the ground that the dispute involves interpretation.....

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ITAT, Mumbai: Payment for Transponder Services Does Not Amount to Royalty(11.04.2022)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has observed that the payment for transponder services would not amount to royalty under the provisions of Incom.....

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NCLAT, Delhi: Time Period Under Regulation 35A is Directory, Not Mandatory(27.04.2022)

National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, has observed that period of time prescribed under Regulation 35A of the IBBI (Insolvency Resolution Process f.....

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Patna High Court Summons Traffic SP in Matter of Seized Vehicles from Police Stations(27.04.2022)

Patna High Court has summoned the Superintendent of Traffic Police, Patna in the subject of removal of roadblocks including seized vehicles at Gandhi .....

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ITAT, Delhi: Fee for Cloud Services Not Royalty(27.04.2022)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi while granting relief to a subsidiary company of Information Technology giant Microsoft Corporation, Ministry of .....

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Delhi HC Orders Appointment of Full-Time Chairperson & CEO With Intellectual Disabilities(27.04.2022)

Delhi High Court has directed the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment to make sure appointment of full-time Chairperson and Chief executive offic.....

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NCLAT: Interest Free Security Deposit is an Operational Debt(28.04.2022)

National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has observed that an interest free security deposit towards advance license fee will qualifies as an operation.....

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SC Directs Verification of Workers' Claims as LIC Bound by Constitution(28.04.2022)

Supreme Court has said that the Life Insurance Corporation, as a statutory corporation, is bound by the mandate of Articles 14 and 16 of the Constitut.....

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P&H HC: Court Does Not Interfere in Compassionate Appointment in Absence of Any Policy(18.04.2022)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has held in a writ petition for quashing of an order denying for service benefits and compassionate appointment on accou.....

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P&H HC: Person Not Being Complainant Cannot Ask in FIR for Addition of Offences(19.04.2022)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has observed that a no complainant can seek directions of addition of particular offences in a First Information Report .....

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ITAT, Delhi Restricts Addition Only on Embedded Portion of Profit(19.04.2022)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has observed that the addition due to mismatch amid the Books of Accounts and Form 26AS can be made only on the e.....

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Madhya Pradesh HC: Benefit of MEIS Scheme Can't Be Availed If Not Opted in Shipping Bill(20.04.2022)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that the benefit of the Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS Scheme) can’t be availed if it is not opted fo.....

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Bombay HC: Court Lacking Jurisdiction to Cannot Appoint Arbitrator, No Objection by Opposite Party(20.04.2022)

Bombay High Court has held that a Court cannot appoint an Arbitrator when the only proceeding before it is an application for grant of interim measure.....

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Delhi HC: FIR for Non-Compoundable Offences Can be Quashed in Matrimonial Disputes(20.04.2022)

Delhi High Court has held that First Information Report or complaints can be quashed even with regard to non-compoundable offences pertaining to matri.....

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Allahabad HC: Weapon's Discovery on Disclosure Statement of Accused Not Enough to Prove Guilt(11.04.2022)

Allahabad High Court has held the discovery of the material object/crime weapon at the disclosure of the accused is important under Section 27 of the .....

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Gauhati HC: Department Has Circumstantial Discretion to Include Exporters or Importers(11.04.2022)

Gauhati High Court has observed that the department has circumstantial discretion to include producers connected to exporters or importers of dumped a.....

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Bombay HC: Flat Occupier Entitled to Transit Rent for Period of Dispossession During Redevelopment(11.04.2022)

Bombay High Court has held that the person in possession of a tenement being re-developed will be entitled to transit rent in the absence of a court o.....

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Delhi HC: Transgender Person to Produce Gender Re-Assignment Certificate, Violates Article 21(12.04.2022)

Delhi High Court has held that the Passport Rules, 1980 as they require a Transgender person to produce Gender Re-assignment certificate Surgery, is p.....

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Delhi HC: Transgender Person to Produce Gender Re-Assignment Certificate, Violates Article 21(12.04.2022)

Delhi High Court has held that the Passport Rules, 1980 as they require a Transgender person to produce Gender Re-assignment certificate Surgery, is p.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Passport Rules, Transgender person, Gender Re-assignment certificate, Article 21 of the Constitution



Kerala HC: Waiving of Statutory Mandate of Pre-Deposit Merely on Plea of Financial Hardships(12.04.2022)

Kerala High Court has observed that the High Court cannot waive the statutory mandate of pre-deposit merely on the plea of financial hardships.

Tags : Kerala High Court, waive, statutory, pre-deposit, financial hardships



AP HC: Criminal Proceedings Can't be Quashed if Specific Accusations Made Against Accused U/S 482(28.04.2022)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has reiterated that when there are definite accusations in the First Information Report, charge sheet and witness statement .....

Tags : Andhra Pradesh High Court, First Information Report, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 482



ITAT, Jaipur: FDRs Interest Made for Business Purposes Shall be Treated as Business Income(29.04.2022)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Jaipur has ruled that the interest income received from the Fixed Deposit Receipt made for business purposes and for ge.....

Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Fixed Deposit Receipt, Income from Other Sources, Income Tax Act, 1961



Gauhati HC: Assam Minerals Dept Can't Stop Railway From Moving Goods in Course of Inter-State Trade(29.04.2022)

Gauhati High Court has prima facie observed that the Assam Mineral Development Corporation can't stop the Railways from transporting goods, in this ca.....

Tags : Gauhati High Court, Assam Mineral Development Corporation, No Objection Certificate, inter-state trade



NCLAT Chennai: Corporate IRP Can be Resume on Failure of Settlement Agreement(02.05.2022)

National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Chennai has observed that Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process can be revive/resume in case of failure of .....

Tags : National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process



ITAT, Delhi: Amount from Indian Associate for Support Service is not Fees and not liable to Tax(02.05.2022)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has observed that amount expected from Indian Associate for Support Service is not Fees for Included Services and.....

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ITAT, Lucknow: Clerical Mistake in Audit Report Form 10B Can be Rectified(02.05.2022)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Lucknow has observed that the clerical mistakes in audit report form 10B can be rectified and the same should not be a .....

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Kerala HC Stays Govt Order Giving Power to Grant Clearance for Construction of Religious Places(09.07.2021)

Kerala High Court has stayed a government order (GO) entrusting local bodies with the power to grant clearance for construction of religious places of.....

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Bombay HC Asks Civil Aviation Ministry to Consider Finalising Policy to Name Airports(12.07.2021)

Bombay High Court has asked the Ministry of Civil Aviation to consider formulating a pan-India policy to name domestic and international airports or t.....

Tags : Bombay High Court, Naming of Airports



Allahabad HC Grants Bail To Under Trial In Jail for Over 11 Years(13.05.2022)

Allahabad High Court has granted bail to an under trial prisoner who has been in jail for over 11 years regarding an attempt to murder case. The court.....

Tags : Allahabad High Court, under trial prisoner, pecuniary position, 11 years



Delhi HC: Fairness Assured by Article 21 Would Receive Jolt If Period of Deprivation Becomes Long(13.05.2022)

Delhi High Court has ruled that if the period of deprivation pending trial or disposal of criminal appeal becomes unduly long, the fairness assured by.....

Tags : Allahabad High Court, under trial prisoner, pecuniary position, 11 years



Orissa HC: An Unreasoned Arbitration Award Is Against Public Policy(13.05.2022)

Orissa High Court by setting aside the award of the arbitrator has ruled that an unreasoned arbitral award would be against the public policy. The cou.....

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SC: Election Comm’r to be Appointed on Advice of Committee Consisting of PM, Opposition Leader & CJI(02.03.2023)

Supreme Court Constitution Bench has held that Election Commissioners will be appointed by President on advice of a Committee consisting of Prime Mini.....

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Kar. HC: S.33(5) POCSO Doesn’t Imply Accused Won’t be Given Opportunity of Cross Examination(03.03.2023)

Karnataka High Court while observing that as per Section 33 of POCSO Act, victim shall not be called frequently for cross examination by the Court, ha.....

Tags : Karnataka High Court, POCSO, Cross Examination



HP HC: Offences for Cheque Dishonor Can be Compounded after Conviction(03.03.2023)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that Courts under Section 147 of Negotiable Instrument Act are empowered to proceed to compound an offence, even .....

Tags : Himachal Pradesh High Court, Negotiable Instrument, Compound, Conviction



SC Upholds Bom HC Order Quashing Rules Prescribing Eligiblity for Consumer Commission Appointments(03.03.2023)

Supreme Court while upholding Bombay High Court decision to quash provisions of Consumer Protection Rules 2020 prescribing eligibility for Consumer Co.....

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Kar. HC: Serious Stigma May be Caused on Person’s Character by Pre-Trial Detention(24.04.2024)

Karnataka High Court while granting bail to a person charged with offences under the Protection of Children From Sexual Offences Act, 2012 has observe.....

Tags : Karnataka High Court, Pre-Trial Detention, POCSO



Kar. HC: Challenge to Singing State Anthem Dismissed, Right to Remain Silent Cited(25.04.2024)

Kar. HC while dismissing a petition challenging State’s order prescribing singing of state anthem, has observed that Government has done it in executi.....

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Delhi HC Stays Proceedings Against DCW Chairperson Swati Maliwal(13.03.2023)

Delhi High Court while staying proceedings against Chairperson of Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) Swati Maliwal over corruption allegations has asked.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Prevention of Corruption, Delhi Commission for Women, Nepotism



Mad. HC: Appointing DCP as Executive Magistrate is violative of Constitution(14.03.2023)

Madras High Court has declared two Government Orders which gave Deputy Commissioners powers of Executive Magistrate while dealing with bonds for keepi.....

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SC to Centre/State: Amend CP Rules on Appointment Process of Commission Members(15.03.2023)

Supreme Court has directed Centre & States to comply with direction in Secretary, Ministry of Consumer Affairs v. Dr. Mahindra Bhaskar Limaye (MANU/SC.....

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SC: RP Can Take Control of Corporate Debtor's Rights in Assets Licensed to Third Parties(16.03.2023)

Supreme Court has held that Resolution Professional (RP) is entitled to take control of the rights of a corporate debtor in assets which are licensed .....

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Calcutta HC Quashes Appointment of 29 Vice-Chancellors of State Universities(17.03.2023)

Calcutta HC while quashing 29 appointments has ruled that the State has no authority to appoint, re-appoint or extend the tenures of Vice Chancellors .....

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Bom. HC: Can’t Open Reassessment Based on Reasons from Other Departments or Commission Report(30.04.2024)

Bombay High Court has held that re-assessment shall not be re-opened if the grounds for re-opening are based on information taken from Justice M.B. Sh.....

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NCDRC to Porsche: Pay 10 Lakh Compensation to Customer for Misrepresenting Car’s Manufacturing Year(26.04.2023)

National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) while observing that act of Porsche in selling car by misrepresenting manufacturing year mount.....

Tags : NCDRC, Porsche, Manufacturing Year, Unfair Trade Practice



Bombay HC: Consent of Spouse Not Necessary for Organ Donation(28.04.2023)

Bombay High Court has observed that Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994 makes no mandatory requirement for spousal consent for organ.....

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Delhi Court: Manish Sisodia Brain Behind Increasing Profit Margin for Wholesalers in Liquor Policy(01.05.2023)

Rouse Avenue Court while denying bail to Manish Sisodia in money laundering case connected to alleged Excise policy scam, has observed that evidence s.....

Tags : Rouse Avenue Court, Excise Policy Scam, Liquor Policy, Manish Sisodia



SC: Not Necessary to Review Order Accepting Closure Report Before Carrying Out Further Investigation(01.05.2023)

Supreme Court has held that prior to carrying out a further investigation under Section 173(8) of the CrPC, it is not necessary for the Magistrate to .....

Tags : Supreme Court, Final Report, CrPC



SC Upholds Pre-import Conditions for Availing GST Exemptions on Imports Under Advance Authorization(01.05.2023)

Supreme Court while observing that even though ‘pre-import condition’ may have caused hardship to exporters, has upheld Pre-Import Condition to claim .....

Tags : Supreme Court, Pre-Import Condition, GST Compensation Cess



SC: Can’t Treat Prosecution’s Version as Gospel Truth in POCSO Cases(24.05.2024)

SC has observed that merely, because Section 29 of the POCSO Act provides for a statutory presumption of guilt of the accused, the same does not bind .....

Tags : Supreme Court, S. 29 of POCSO, Gospel Truth



Gau. HC Upholds Assam Government's Notification on Deepor Beel Wildlife Sanctuary(27.03.2023)

Gauhati High Court while upholding notification issued by the Assam Government declaring Deepor Beel Area a Wildlife Sanctuary, has observed that pres.....

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SC: Delay in Reporting Seizure Report to Magistrate Won’t Vitiate Act of Seizure by Police(14.05.2024)

Supreme Court has observed that if there is any delay on the part of the police in submitting the seizure report to the Magistrate, such delay shall n.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Section 102(3) of CrPC, Seizure Report



Cal HC: Not Operating in Totalitarian State, Govt. Can’t Exercise Blanket Power Over Every Instit.(14.05.2024)

Cal HC has held that we do not operate in a totalitarian state and it cannot be held that Government has blanket power over any and every institution .....

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Allahabad High Court: Can’t Allow Petition for Expeditious Disposal of Cases on Regular Basis(16.05.2024)

All HC has observed that trial courts are burdened with heavy dockets and directions cannot be passed routinely to trial court to decide any case expe.....

Tags : Allahabad High Court, Expeditious Disposal, Extraordinary Circumstance



Karnataka HC: Can’t Provide Free Bus Service to Enable Voters to Reach Polling Booth(17.05.2024)

Karnataka High Court has observed that free bus services cannot be provided to enable voters to reach polling booths and stated that the Chief Electio.....

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SC to States: Provide Ration Cards to Migrant/Unorganized Workers Registered on E-Shram Portal(20.04.2023)

Supreme Court has directed States to provide within 3 months, ration cards to migrant or unorganized workers who do not have them but are registered o.....

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Patna HC: Bihar IIPP Encourages Manufacturing Industries But Doesn’t Bar Other Industries(21.04.2023)

Patna High Court has observed that Bihar Industrial Investment Promotion Policy of 2016 mentions of encouraging the manufacturing industries, however .....

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Cal. HC Sets Aside Murder Conviction on Ground that Confession Made to Police Not Admissible(21.04.2023)

Calcutta High Court while setting aside a murder conviction observed that confession of accused, even if in writing, made to a police officer is not a.....

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Delhi HC: Police Must have ‘Runaway Couple Cell’(21.04.2023)

Delhi High Court while hearing petitions filed by intercaste couple who married against consent of girl’s family, has observed that Delhi Police shoul.....

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Bom. HC: Goa VAT (12th Amendment) Act Violates Doctrine of Separation of Powers(24.04.2023)

Bombay High Court while observing that Goa Value Added Tax (12th Amendment) Act, 2020, is an impermissible judicial override defying doctrine of separ.....

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Patna HC: No Parent of Any Girl in Our Society Can Damage Reputation of His/Her Daughter(02.07.2024)

Patna High Court while upholding the conviction of an accused under section 3 of the POCSO Act and section 376 of IPC, has observed that no parent of .....

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SC Refuses to Grant Relief to YSR Congress Party Challenging Circular Relaxing Postal Ballot Norms(03.06.2024)

Supreme Court has declined to entertain a petition filed by the YSR Congress Party challenging new rules for counting postal ballot votes in Andhra Pr.....

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Mad. HC: Sufficient Knowledge in Tamil Language A Sine Qua Non for Service in Group-IV Posts(03.06.2024)

Mad. HC has upheld Govt. order mandating candidates to secure minimum qualifying marks of 40% in Tamil Paper in examination conducted by the Tamil Nad.....

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Punjab and Haryana High Court: Can’t Base Rules for Recruitment on Political Agenda(05.06.2024)

P&H HC while setting aside rules for recruitment of Group C and D posts which provided for additional five percent marks under socio-economic criteria.....

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Delhi High Court: AAP's Plea for Temporary Office Space to be Decided Within 6 Weeks(05.06.2024)

Delhi High Court has directed the Central Government to decide within six weeks, the Aam Aadmi Party’s representation for temporary office space in th.....

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SC: Authorities to Ensure No Untoward Incident Happens in Connection With Hoardings(10.06.2024)

Supreme Court on a plea by Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai regarding hoardings on Railway’s land, has directed the authorities to ensure that .....

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Delhi HC: Directions Issued to Ensure Speedy Trial in Excise Policy Case(10.06.2024)

Delhi HC in order to ensure speedy trial in Delhi excise policy case has issued directions that include no unnecessary delay in scrutiny of documents,.....

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Gauhati HC: Providing SIM Card for Anti-National Activities Amounts to Providing Logistics Support(15.05.2023)

Gauhati High Court while denying bail to an accused under UAPA, has held that providing a SIM card to an “illegal Bangladeshi national for carrying ou.....

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Bom HC: Can’t Register Similar TM for Drug Treating Similar Ailment But Having Different Composition(18.06.2024)

Bom. HC has held that trademarks that are structurally and phonetically similar cannot be registered for drugs treating similar ailment but having dif.....

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Tel. HC: Can’t Discredit Deposition of Pardanashin Lady, Acquittal Overturned in Murder Case(18.06.2024)

Telangana High Court while overturning the acquittal of accused in a murder case, has held that the deposition of a pardanashin woman cannot be discre.....

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Special Lok Adalat to be Organized by the Supreme Court from July 29(19.06.2024)

A special lok adalat is going to be organized by the Supreme Court from July 29th to August 3rd in order to facilitate speedy disposal of pending case.....

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Delhi High Court: Bail Granted to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in Liquor Policy Scam Case(21.06.2024)

Delhi High Court has granted bail to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in liquor policy scam case, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on Mar.....

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Ker. HC: Circular Issued to Enable Service of Notice, Summons Through E-Post in Trivandrum(21.06.2024)

Kerala High Court has issued a notice introducing the e-Post service of India Post as a new option for service of summons/notices/orders. In the initi.....

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SC: Title in Immovable Property Can’t be Conferred Through Will or General Power of Attorney(07.06.2023)

Supreme Court has held that in connection with Will (before death of executant) or General Power of Attorney, the practice of recognizing these docume.....

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Kar HC Refuses to Quash FIR Against Gynecologist for Failing to Report Sexual Assault Against Minor(08.06.2023)

Karnataka High Court has refused to quash FIR filed against a Gynecologist under Section 21 of POCSO Act for failure to report incident of sexual assa.....

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SC: Possessory Right of Prospective Purchaser Protected U/S 53A of TP Act(08.06.2023)

Supreme Court has held that even though sale agreement doesn’t confer proprietary rights in an immovable property but prospective purchaser having per.....

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Ker HC to Municipal Corp.: Provide Complaint No. to Citizens to Report Unauthorized Waste Dumping(09.06.2023)

Kerala High Court has directed Municipal Corporations to provide citizens a contact number which can be used to alert authorities of unauthorised wast.....

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All. HC: Not Mandatory for Passport Authority to Impound Passport of Accused Persons(26.07.2024)

All. HC has held that legislature u/s 10 (3)(e) of Passports Act, 1967 had deliberately used word ‘may' meaning that passport officer by recording rea.....

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Ker. HC: No Power on Insurance Ombudsman to Dictate Terms of Insurance Policy Renewal(03.07.2024)

Ker HC has held that nowhere in Insurance Ombudsman Rules, 2017 it is stated that Insurance Ombudsman has power to issue directions to insurer to issu.....

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POCSO Cases: Consider Upper Age Where Victim’s Age Determined Through Bone Age Ossification Report(04.07.2024)

Delhi High Court has held that in cases of sexual assault under the POCSO Act, wherever, the court is called upon to determine the age of the victim b.....

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Del. HC: Strict Legal Actions in Sexual Harassment Cases Discourage Potential Offenders(04.07.2024)

Delhi High Court has observed that strict legal actions against perpetrators of sexual harassment act as a deterrent, discouraging potential offenders.....

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Allahabad HC: In Consensual Relationships, POCSO Act Being Misused Against Teenagers(05.07.2024)

Allahabad High Court has observed that while the POCSO Act’s primary objective is to protect children under the age of majority from sexual exploitati.....

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Kerala High Court: To Constitute Abetment, Intentional Aid by Abettor Must be Shown(05.07.2024)

Ker. HC has held that to constitute abetment, abettor must be shown to have intentionally aided commission of crime. Mere proof that crime charged cou.....

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SC: Don’t Make Adverse Observations Against Judicial Officer Without Due Opportunity(22.05.2023)

Supreme Court has observed that it has been repeatedly indicating that orders making adverse observations against judicial officers should not be made.....

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Ker. HC Lays Down Principles for Compounding Sexual offences Upon Compromise With Accused(26.05.2023)

Kerala High Court has laid down broad principles to be considered while hearing pleas to quash criminal proceedings involving non-compoundable sexual .....

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Karnataka HC: State Directed to Sensitise Police Officers to Register FIR Under BNS and Not IPC(15.07.2024)

Karnataka High Court has directed the State Government to sensitise all police stations to register crimes under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and no.....

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SC: After Suit for Possession, Subsequent Suit for Arrears of Rent Maintainable(15.07.2024)

Supreme Court has held that after a suit for possession, a suit for arrears of rent in maintainable and observed that a second suit filed on a differe.....

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MHA: Can’t Designate Police Stations as Place for Examination of Witness Via Electronic Means(17.07.2024)

Union Ministry of Home Affairs has written to the State Governments stating that for purposes of Sections 265, 266 and 308 of BNSS, 2023, police stati.....

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Supreme Court: Bidders to Exercise Greater than Ordinary Degree of Care(17.07.2024)

SC while imposing cost of Rs. 3 Crore cost on a bidder for negligence, has observed that bidders being experienced corporate entities are expected to .....

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All. HC: Application u/s 483 CrPC for Speedy Disposal of Plea u/s 125 CrPC, Maintainable(11.06.2024)

All. HC has held that as Family Court exercises jurisdiction of judicial magistrate while deciding application under Section 125 Cr.P.C., application .....

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Karnataka High Court: Writ Courts Cannot Transcend the Barriers of Law(11.06.2024)

Karnataka High Court has held that no writ can be issued in derogation of law. Writ Courts in the guise of doing justice cannot transcend the barriers.....

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Madras High Court Lauds TN Government for Its Gender and Sexual Minority Policy(11.06.2024)

Madras High Court has lauded the Tamil Nadu Government for its Gender and Sexual Minority Policy which is an effort to create safe space for persons o.....

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Bom. HC: Issue of Inadequate Burial Grounds to be Personally Addressed by Municipal Commissioner(11.06.2024)

Bom HC has directed Commissioner of Municipal Corporation to himself look into matter of inadequate burial grounds and issue directions like finding o.....

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All. HC: DCP Pulled Up for Directing Further Investigation Without Leave of the Magistrate(13.06.2024)

Allahabad High Court has pulled up a Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) who directed further investigation without the leave of the court in a case i.....

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Pat. HC: Alcohol Consumption Cannot be Conclusively Proved Through Breath Analyzer Report(21.06.2024)

Patna High Court has observed that, to determine the fact that a person has consumed alcohol cannot be conclusively proved through a breath analyzer r.....

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AP HC: Prosecution Against Assessee for Belated Deposit of TDS, Quashed(25.06.2024)

Andhra Pradesh High Court while observing that the Commissioner of Income Tax failed to consider material placed by the assessee showing that there wa.....

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Kar. HC: For Denial of Relief by Court, Political Influence in Transfer & Posting May be the Ground(25.06.2024)

Karnataka High Court has observed that the act of public servants causing political influence in matters of transfer & posting is a matter of deprecat.....

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Release of Minor Accused in Pune Porsche Case Ordered by Bombay High Court(26.06.2024)

Bombay High Court has ordered the release of the minor accused in the Pune Porsche Case which resulted in the death of two individuals. The order was .....

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Liquor Policy Case: Delhi Court Remands CM Arvind Kejriwal to CBI Custody for Three Days(27.06.2024)

Rouse Avenue Court has passed an order remanding Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to three days of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) custody i.....

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Kerala High Court: Home Guards Cannot be Treated at Par with Civil Police Officers(27.06.2024)

Kerala High Court while denying pay parity to Home Guards with Police Constable, has observed that Home Guards are recruited on daily wages and the re.....

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SC: To Combat Vehicular Pollution, Remote Sensing Technology Can be Used(29.07.2024)

Supreme Court has suggested the usage of remote sensing technology within the National Capital Region in order to tackle the vehicular pollution and a.....

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MP HC: Police Investigations Cannot be Supervised by Courts(29.07.2024)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that Courts cannot supervise the investigation and giving a direction to arrest the accused and file the charge she.....

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Allahabad HC: Accused Acquitted for Major Contradictions in Statements of Eyewitness(30.07.2024)

Allahabad High Court has acquitted three accused who were sentenced to life imprisonment for committing the offence of murder on the ground that ther.....

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Delhi High Court: Delhi Government Slammed for Freebie Policies(01.08.2024)

Del HC while hearing a PIL for constitution of a Committee to probe the death of three civil services aspirants, slammed Delhi Govt. for their freebie.....

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Karnataka High Court: ‘Once a Forest, Always a Forest’ Should Operate as Thumb Rule(01.08.2024)

Kar. HC while setting aside Trial Court’s order declaring private persons to be owners of a land, has observed that ‘once a forest, always a forest’ s.....

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Ker. HC: Mode of Examination u/s 33(2) of POCSO Act to be Applicable Even if Victim Attains Majority(01.08.2024)

Kerala HC has held that the protection u/s 33(2) of POCSO Act will continue to remain for the victim, regardless of whether he or she attains the age .....

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Supreme Court: Bidders to Exercise Greater than Ordinary Degree of Care(17.07.2024)

SC while imposing cost of Rs. 3 Crore cost on a bidder for negligence, has observed that bidders being experienced corporate entities are expected to .....

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Supreme Court: Bidders to Exercise Greater than Ordinary Degree of Care(17.07.2024)

SC while imposing cost of Rs. 3 Crore on a bidder for negligence, has observed that bidders being experienced corporate entities are expected to exerc.....

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SC: Intricate Enquiry Whether Claims are Time Barred Must Not be Conducted by Referral Courts(19.07.2024)

Supreme Court while deciding an application on appointment of arbitrator, has held that an intricate evidentiary enquiry must not be conducted by the .....

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SC: Executive Decision Previously Taken Can be Withdrawn for Larger Public Interest(22.07.2024)

SC has observed that if a previous executive decision is withdrawn in larger public interest, earlier promise upon which party acts cannot be enforced.....

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Order Holding that Watching Child Porn Isn’t an Offence, Recalled by Karnataka HC(22.07.2024)

Karnataka High Court has recalled the order in which it was held that watching child pornography online is not an offence under Section 67B of the Inf.....

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SC: Opposite Party Whose Right to File WS is Closed, Can’t Bring in Pleadings through Evidence(23.07.2024)

SC has held that in absence of provisions dealing with non-filing of WS/forfeiture of right to file a WS, it can only be held that it should bar the o.....

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Announces Union Budget 2024(23.07.2024)

Few highlights from the Union budget have been mentioned below: 1. Revisions made in the new tax regime 2. Corporate Tax On Foreign Companies reduc.....

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Announces Union Budget 2024(23.07.2024)

Few highlights from the Union budget have been mentioned below: 1. Angel Tax abolished for all classes of investors 2. Comprehensive review of Inc.....

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SC: Creditor Can Initiate CIRP Against CD Even After Completion of Same Against Corporate Guarantor(25.07.2024)

Supreme Court has held that a corporate guarantor’s insolvency resolution will not bar the creditor from initiating insolvency process for balance deb.....

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MP HC: If Alternate Remedy Available, Petitions Directing Police to Register FIR Not Maintainable(25.07.2024)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has restated that writ petitions seeking direction on police officers to register FIRs will not be maintainable if alternate.....

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Mad. HC: Prior Sanction u/s 197 CrPC Not Required to Prosecute Officers Below Rank of Inspector(26.07.2024)

Madras High Court has held that prior sanction under Section 197 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 is not required to prosecute police officers fall.....

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SC: Can’t Apply S.180 of IPC Against a Person for Refusing to Sign Statement Given to Police(05.07.2023)

Supreme Court has held that Section 180 of IPC gets attracted only if a statement is refused to be signed which a public servant is legally competent .....

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Kar. HC: Lost Passport Can’t be Re-issued Without Registration of FIR with Police(05.07.2023)

Karnataka High Court has held that right to travel abroad is regulated by Passport Act and rules thereunder which prescribes format of documents to ac.....

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Del HC: Awarding Effective Opportunity to Accused Can’t Mean Lack of Opportunities to Prosecution(05.07.2023)

Delhi High Court while observing that it is the duty of trial court to ensure that prosecutor is not arbitrarily denied opportunity to avail legitimat.....

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Supreme Court: High Time that Police Officers are Imparted Proper Training in Law(26.08.2024)

SC has observed that it is high time that the police officers across the country are imparted proper training in law so as to understand the fine dist.....

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SC: Cannot Deny Equal Benefits to Temporary Employees Working for Decades as Regular Employees(26.08.2024)

Supreme Court has stated that the class of employees who serve the government for decades in a manner indistinguishable from regular employees cannot .....

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Gau. HC: Assam Govt. Criticised for Notifying Draft Rules and the Draft Child Protection Policy(26.08.2024)

Gau. HC has observed that delay in notifying the Draft Rules as well as the Draft Child Protection Policy discloses that the State Government or its c.....

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All. HC: Powers and Duties of Permanent Judges and Additional Judges are Same(12.07.2023)

Allahabad High Court has held that with respect to powers and duties, there is no distinction between the judges appointed under Article 217 and addit.....

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Guj HC to State: Frame Policy to Address Stray Cattle Menace(12.07.2023)

Gujarat High Court has directed State government to urgently formulate a comprehensive policy or issue administrative directions to control the cattle.....

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Mad HC: Person Sending Message has to take Responsibility for Having Forwarded Message to Others(17.07.2023)

Madras High Court while refusing to quash criminal proceedings initiated against actor and BJP politician S.Ve Sheker for his derogatory remarks again.....

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Del HC to Delhi Police: Submit Fresh Status Report on Strengthening Security Arrangements in Courts(17.07.2023)

Delhi High Court has sought fresh status report from Delhi Police on the issue of strengthening and increasing the safety and security of court comple.....

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SC: Court Has to Apply Principles of Preponderance of Probability in Motor Accident Claim Cases(18.10.2024)

Supreme Court has stated that in claim cases, arising out of motor accident, the court has to apply the principles of preponderance of probability and.....

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All. HC: Husband’s Death from Poisoning Doesn’t Qualify for Extraordinary Pension(18.10.2024)

Allahabad High Court while dismissing an appeal for extraordinary pension under the Uttar Pradesh Police (Extraordinary Pension) Rules, 1961, has obse.....

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Delhi High Court: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s Arrest by CBI, Upheld(05.08.2024)

Delhi High Court while dismissing Chief Minister of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal’s plea against his arrest by Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the li.....

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CJI Launches e-DHCR Portal for Digital Publication of Judgments of Public Importance(06.08.2024)

Chief Justice of India Justice DY Chandrachud, has launched the e-DHCR portal which has been defined as a user friendly official platform for digital .....

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Mad. HC: Can’t Grant Police Protection to Person Inviting Threat Due to His Criminal Activities(06.08.2024)

Madras High Court has held that Police protection can be given by Court only in appropriate case based on threat perception. If a person invites a sit.....

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SC: B.Sc (Polymer Chemistry) Degree Can’t be Treated Equivalent to B.Sc(Chemistry) for Recruitment(07.08.2024)

Supreme Court while affirming the judgement of Kerala High Court, has held that for recruitment to the post of High School Teacher for Physical Scienc.....

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Supreme Court: Serious Concern Expressed Over Plastic Pollution in Rivers(07.08.2024)

Supreme Court has expressed serious concern over plastic pollution in rivers and observed that the dumping of plastic is causing serious environment d.....

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SC: Practice of Courts in Gujarat to Let IO Seek Police Custody While Granting Bail is Illegal(08.08.2024)

SC has held that the practice prevailing in Gujarat, that IOs are given liberty to seek police custody remand of accused after Court has granted antic.....

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Supreme Court: Judge Not A Mere Post Office to Frame Charge at Behest of Prosecution(27.08.2024)

SC while quashing two orders passed by Special Judge, CBI, has observed that judge is not a mere post office to frame the charge at the behest of pros.....

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Supreme Court: Judge Not A Mere Post Office to Frame Charge at Behest of Prosecution(27.08.2024)

SC while quashing two orders passed by Special Judge, CBI, has observed that judge is not a mere post office to frame the charge at the behest of pros.....

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Bom. HC: Water Tax to be Paid by Owner Even if They Do Not Consumer Water from BMC(27.08.2024)

Bom. High Court has stated that Municipal Corporation can levy 'water tax' under Section 140(1)(a)(i) of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act, 1888 on.....

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Supreme Court: Discontent Expressed Over Size of Apology Published by IMA(28.08.2024)

Supreme Court while expressing discontent with the size of the apology published by Indian Medical Association's President Dr RV Asokan over statement.....

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SC: All Vacancies in State Pollution Control Boards of NCR States to be Filled by 30th April, 2025(29.08.2024)

SC has directed that National Capital Region States will address the issue of filling in substantial vacancies in the State Pollution Control Boards o.....

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Del HC: Can’t Allow Person Supplying Rotten Chana in Mid Day Meal to Continue Under PM-POSHAN Scheme(27.07.2023)

Delhi High Court has stated that a person who indulged in supply of rotten chana in mid-day meals cannot be permitted to continue to supply food items.....

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Gau. HC to State: Take Steps to Boost Tourism Around Deepor Beel Lake(27.07.2023)

Gauhati High Court has directed State Government to take steps regarding the protection, beautification, and enhancement of biodiversity of the Deepor.....

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Telangana HC: State Must Have a Litigation Policy(28.07.2023)

Telangana High Court while observing that State cannot be the biggest litigant and that State also has a stake in the Justice Administration System, h.....

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If Bodily Injury Caused with Lethal Weapon, Lack of Intention to Cause Murder Irrelevant(10.12.2024)

SC while upholding conviction of an accused for murder, has observed that act of causing injuries with knife to vital parts is reflective of knowledge.....

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SC: Ban on Firecrackers Required Not Only to Curb Air Pollution but also Noise Pollution(13.12.2024)

Supreme Court while directing Delhi government and NCR states to decide on a complete year-round ban on firecrackers, has stated that this is the requ.....

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NCLAT: Can’t Bar Petition u/s 7 of IBC for Default Committed Prior to S.10A Period(13.12.2024)

NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that a petition under section 7 of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 cannot be barred for any default which has been.....

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Del. HC: Standard Required to be Met by Post Award S.9 Relief is Higher than Pre-Award S.9 Relief(22.10.2024)

Delhi High Court while hearing a matter that arose from a concession agreement executed between parties, has held that standard required to be met by .....

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All. HC: When Warrant of Arrest is Issued, Applicant Not Entitled to Invoke Extraordinary Power(23.10.2024)

Allahabad HC has observed that when warrant of arrest or proclamation is issued, the applicant is not entitled to invoke the extraordinary power. Cert.....

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SC: Can’t Uproot Trees for Kolkata Metro Rail Without Permission of CEC(24.10.2024)

Supreme Court while directing Central Empowered Committee (CEC) to look into the matter of uprooting and transplantation of trees for Kolkata metro ra.....

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Supreme Court: NCLAT Cannot Use its ‘Inherent Powers’ to Subvert Legal Provisions(25.10.2024)

SC has held that 'inherent powers' cannot be used to subvert legal provisions, which exhaustively provide for a procedure. To permit the NCLAT to circ.....

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Supreme Court: NCLAT Cannot Use its ‘Inherent Powers’ to Subvert Legal Provisions(25.10.2024)

SC has held that 'inherent powers' cannot be used to subvert legal provisions, which exhaustively provide for a procedure. To permit the NCLAT to circ.....

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Madras HC: Only ‘Preponderance of Probability’ Required in Disciplinary Proceedings(25.10.2024)

Madras High Court while upholding the dismissal of two workers, has affirmed that in matters of disciplinary proceedings only preponderance of probabi.....

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Del. HC: No Mechanism to Assess or Collect Tax on Sponsorships in Entertainment Tax Act(08.08.2024)

Delhi High Court has observed that imposition of a tax on sponsorship under the Delhi Entertainments and Betting Tax Act, 1996 must fail in the absenc.....

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SC: Recording of Confession by Medical Officer When Accused in Police Custody, Hit by S. 26 of IEA(09.08.2024)

Supreme Court has set aside the conviction of accused in a murder case on the ground that the confessions by the accused are ex-facie inadmissible in .....

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Supreme Court: Bail Granted to Manish Sisodia in Liquor Policy Case(09.08.2024)

Supreme Court has granted bail to Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in the liquor policy case on account of long incarceration running around.....

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MP HC: Can’t Send Police Constables to Band Practice Without Written Consent(09.08.2024)

Madhya Pradesh High Court while allowing plea by police constables against enlisting them in the police band's without their consent, has held that th.....

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Del. HC: Can Invoke Offence of Penetrative Sexual Assault Under POCSO Act Against Women(12.08.2024)

Del. HC has held that the word ‘he’ appearing in section 3 of the POCSCO Act, 2012, cannot be given a restrictive meaning that it refers only to a ‘ma.....

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Liquor Policy Case: CM Arvind Kejriwal Approaches Supreme Court Against CBI Arrest(12.08.2024)

Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal has approached the Supreme Court challenging his arrest in the liquor policy case by the Central Bureau of In.....

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Gau. HC: In Absence of Clear Guidelines for Recruitment Docs., Applicant Can’t be Denied Appointment(30.08.2024)

Gauhati High Court while hearing a petition for appointment of petitioner to the post of Junior Engineer, has held that if clear and proper guidelines.....

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Money Laundering Case: Supreme Court Grants Bail to Vijay Nair after 23 Months Custody(03.09.2024)

The Supreme Court has granted bail to Vijay Nair, the former communications-in-charge of the Aam Aadmi Party, who was in custody for approximately 23 .....

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Delhi High Court: Can’t Permit Political Party to Sponsor Print Media for Political Purpose(04.09.2024)

Delhi High Court has stated that a political party cannot be permitted to sponsor the print media for political purpose, thereby stinging mud and maki.....

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MP HC: Transferring Accused Merely Because ICC Proceedings are Pending is Unjustified(05.09.2024)

Madhya Pradesh High Court while quashing transfer order against accused under POSH Act, has observed that transferring an accused merely on account of.....

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SC: Process of Judicial Appointments to Superior Court is Not the Prerogative of a Single Individual(09.09.2024)

SC has observed that process of judicial appointments to a superior court is not the prerogative of a single individual. Instead, it is a collaborativ.....

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Supreme Court: Can’t Discriminate Amongst Homogenous Class of Candidates(12.09.2024)

Supreme Court has observed that while determining eligibility of a candidate for appointment, discrimination cannot be done amongst homogenous class o.....

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SC: Confessional Statement Recorded U/S 67 of NDPS Act Not Admissible(25.09.2023)

Supreme Court has held that officer having powers under Section 53 of NDPS Act is a police officer and therefore confessional statement recorded under.....

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SC: Reasons Why Candidate Can’t Pursue Course Must be Made in Disability Assessment Report(25.09.2023)

Supreme Court has observed that Disability Assessment Report must have a cogent reasoning as to how such candidates will be unable to pursue the medic.....

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Pat. HC: Imperative on Trial Court to Ascertain Age of Victim Upon Challenge by Accused(27.09.2023)

Patna High Court has held that as per provisions of Section 34 (2) of the POCSO Act, 2012, it is imperative on the trial court to determine the age of.....

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Cal. HC: Can’t Compound Proceedings u/s 138 NI Act at Revision Stage Without Complainant’s Consent(28.09.2023)

Calcutta High Court has held that the prayer of compromise and compounding the proceeding under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act, at the stag.....

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SC: Union & States to Create Special POSCO Courts on Top Priority(19.05.2025)

Supreme Court has asked the Union of India and the State Governments to take appropriate steps to sensitize the officials associated with the investig.....

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Delhi HC: Any Person in India Has Right to Legally Import Goods from Abroad and Sell the Same(19.05.2025)

Delhi High Court while dealing with the case of Western Digital Technologies aggrieved by import of its hard disk drives, has held that any person in .....

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Del. HC to State: Don’t Publish Jobs on Rozgar Portal Which Don’t Comply with Minimum Wages Act(20.09.2023)

Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Government to ensure that no advertisement is published on the Rozgar Bazaar portal which is non-compliant wit.....

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Del. HC to State: Don’t Publish Jobs on Rozgar Portal Which Don’t Comply with Minimum Wages Act(20.09.2023)

Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Government to ensure that no advertisement is published on the Rozgar Bazaar portal which is non-compliant wit.....

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Mad. HC: Act of the Wife in Merely Watching Porn Privately by Itself May Not Constitute Cruelty(20.03.2025)

Madras HC has observed that the act of the wife in merely watching porn privately by itself may not constitute cruelty to the husband. It may affect t.....

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SC: Court Intending to Add Person as Accused Can’t Direct Police to Add Name in Chargesheet(21.03.2025)

Supreme Court has observed that if a Court wants to add a person as an accused then it may issue summons to the proposed accused as the Court does not.....

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Raj. HC: If More than 1 Delinquent Employees, Composite Enquiry only Possible if Authority is Same(21.03.2025)

Rajasthan High Court has observed that if there are more than one delinquent employees then composite disciplinary proceedings can take place against .....

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NCLAT: Can’t Admit Application u/s 9 of IBC When Debt is Discharged after Receipt of Demand Notice(21.03.2025)

NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that application under Section 9 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 cannot be admitted if the corporate debtor.....

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SC: No Need of Sanction to Prosecute Police Officers Accused of Lodging False Cases(16.12.2024)

SC has held that when a police official is said to have lodged a false case, he cannot claim that sanction for prosecution u/s 197 CrPC was required s.....

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NCLAT: If Settlement Fails, Deposit for One Time Settlement Proposal Remains Corp. Debtor's Asset(16.12.2024)

NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that the amount deposited by the Corporate Debtor with the bank in pursuance of One Time Settlement shall remain the co.....

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Ker. HC: Proceedings Under POCSO Cannot be Quashed on Ground of Settlement between Parties(19.12.2024)

Kerala High Court has held that the legal position is apparent and comprehensive that criminal proceedings involving very serious offences under the P.....

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NCLAT: Submission of Status Report in Cr. Proceeding Won’t Have Bearing While Deciding App u/s 7 IBC(26.12.2024)

NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that while deciding an application under Section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 submission of status rep.....

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Del High Court Issues Directions for Quick Disposal of Cases Seeking Quashing on Basis of Compromise(27.12.2024)

Delhi High Court has issued directions regarding disposal of cases seeking quashing of First Information Reports (FIR) on the ground that parties have.....

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SC Collegium Considers Proposal Seeking Halt on App. of Judges Who are Relatives of Judges in HC/SC(30.12.2024)

Supreme Court collegium is considering a proposal seeking halt on appointment of judges of High Court who are close relatives of existing judges in th.....

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Bom. HC to State: Consider Framing Policy for Festival Celebration as Per Capacity of Public Spaces(07.09.2023)

Bombay High Court while observing that celebrations of festivals must also evolve with the changing times and demographics of the city, has directed S.....

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Kar. HC to State: Submit Proposal for Effective Implementation of Centre's Vatsalya Scheme(08.09.2023)

Karnataka High Court has directed State Government to submit the financial proposal and plan for the year 2022-2023, for effective implementation of M.....

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SC: Duty of Police to Produce Accused Before Trial Court(11.09.2023)

Supreme Court has observed that when accused is in prison, it is the duty of the police authorities to produce him before the Trial Court. The petitio.....

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SC: States to Take Steps Towards Developing Swift Response Protocols for Victims of Road Accidents(18.04.2025)

Supreme Court has directed all state governments and union territories to take effective steps for developing swift response protocols with the object.....

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SC: Subsequent Judgment that Overrules Earlier Judgment to Apply Retrospectively(18.04.2025)

SC has observed that if an earlier decision of the court operated for quite some time and it is overruled by a subsequent decision, the decision rende.....

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SC Shows Inclination to Appoint a Commission of Inquiry to Enquire into Activities of Sports Federati(18.04.2025)

Supreme Court has showed inclination to appoint a Commission of Inquiry to enquire into the activities of Sports Federations across India and stated t.....

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SC: Defence Colony Welfare Association to Remove Encroachment from Lodhi-era Shaikh Ali 'Gumti'(22.01.2025)

Supreme Court has directed the Defence Colony Welfare Association (DCWA), Delhi to handover peaceful possession of Lodhi-era Shaikh Ali 'Gumti' that t.....

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SC Asks HC Judges to Record Annual Confidential Reports of Judicial Officers Promptly(22.01.2025)

Supreme Court has asked the High Court judges to record the Annual Confidential Reports (ACRs) of judicial officers so that they are not deprived of t.....

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Del. HC: Trademark’s Sporadic Use in India Not a Ground to Assume Goodwill/Reputation(23.01.2025)

Delhi High Court has observed that a trademark’s sporadic use in India cannot be a ground to assume that there has been a spillover of the trademark’s.....

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Mad. HC: “Sexual Harassment” as Seen from PoSH Act Gives Significance to the Act than the Intention(24.01.2025)

Mad. HC has stated that definition of sexual harassment as seen from PoSH Act has given significance to the act than the intention. It is the fundamen.....

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NCLAT Grants Partial Relief to Whatsapp by Staying Ban on its Data-Sharing Policy(27.01.2025)

NCLAT New Delhi bench has granted relief to Whatsapp by staying an order passed by Competition Commission of India banning Whatsapp from sharing user .....

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Del. HC: Issue of Making Subjects Mandatory Part of Curriculum is in the Realm of Policy Making(28.01.2025)

Delhi High Court while hearing a public interest litigation seeking direction to make "Health and Yoga Science" a mandatory part of curriculum in scho.....

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2012 Disproportionate Assets Case: Madras HC Sets Aside Discharge of Former CM Panneerselvam(30.10.2024)

The Madras High Court has set aside the order discharging former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, O. Panneerselavm and permitting prosecution to withdraw th.....

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Supreme Court: Can’t Quash POCSO Cases on the Basis of Compromise(08.11.2024)

SC while setting aside a judgement of Rajasthan HC quashing a sexual assault case on the basis of compromise, has held that that commission of such of.....

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SC: Perversity in Award Due to Non-Consideration of Vital Evidence is Sufficient for Interference(12.11.2024)

SC has observed that if there is a perversity in the award insofar as non-consideration of vital evidence is concerned, the same tantamounts to violat.....

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SC: Stakeholders to Come up with a Plan to Implement 'Menstrual Hygiene Policy’(13.11.2024)

Supreme Court while hearing a petition on providing free sanitary napkins to adolescent girl children in Government schools, has passed an order on su.....

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Kerala HC: Reports of Internal Complaints Committee Will Not Impact Police Report filed by Victim(14.11.2024)

Ker. High Court has held that the report of the Internal Complaints Committee is not the final word in so far as the allegations otherwise made before.....

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SC: Claim for Damages Can’t Result in Award Without Proof of Injury(25.10.2023)

Supreme Court has held that a claim for damages, whether general or special, cannot as a matter of course result in an award without proof of the clai.....

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Ker. HC: Court’s Satisfaction Required for Composition to have effect of Acquittal(27.10.2023)

Kerala High Court has held that even if the offence is compoundable without permission of Court, the composition shall have the effect of acquittal on.....

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SC: Notice Issued in Petition Challenging Ker. HC Order Related to Downloading of Child Pornography(13.08.2024)

Supreme Court has issued notice in a petition challenging Kerala High Court’s order in which it was held that a person merely downloading child pornog.....

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Delhi High Court: Poster Hoarding Business During Bar Elections Must Stop(13.08.2024)

Delhi High Court while hearing a PIL seeking 33% reservation for women lawyers in elections to Bar Councils, has remarked that the culture of putting .....

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Del. HC: POCSO Act being Misused by Girl’s Family that Objects Her Romantic Relationship With a Boy(14.08.2024)

Delhi High Court while granting bail to an accused in a POCSO case, has observed that POCSO Act, 2012 is being misused by family of girls that object .....

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SC: Granting Temp. Custody of Child to Relative Doesn’t Preclude Natural Guardian from Seeking it(21.08.2024)

Supreme Court while granting custody of a minor girl in favour of her father, has observed that merely because temporary custody of a child has been g.....

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Bom. HC Criticizes Maha. Police Over Deficiencies in Investigation in Serious Crimes Against Women(22.08.2024)

Bombay High Court while hearing a case related to rape of a minor girl, has expressed its anguish over deficient investigation done by Maharashtra Pol.....

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SC: Submission of Reform Proposals Called from Bar Associations for Advocates’ Bodies(22.08.2024)

Supreme Court while focusing on the requirement of guidelines and parameters that can be enforced for Bar Associations across the entire country, has .....

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Kar. HC: Exclusion of Married Daughter from Being Eligible for Compassionate Appointment is Valid(05.10.2023)

Karnataka High Court has held that LIC Recruitment of Staff Instructions excluding a married daughter from being eligible for appointment on compassio.....

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Del. HC: Disclosure of CBI’s Report Not Within the Ambit of RTI(10.10.2023)

Delhi High Court while observing that Section 8(1)(h) of RTI Act exempts information which will impede process of investigation, has held that CBI’s E.....

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P&H HC: Owner of Property Can’t be Divested from Possession Based on Use of Land(10.10.2023)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that Municipal Corporation can’t change the nature of the property to dump site merely because garbage is throw.....

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All. HC: There is no Need of Permit to Transport Cow(s) and its Progeny Within the State of U.P(11.10.2023)

Allahabad High Court while referring to Section 5A of U.P. Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act, 1955 has held that there is no need of permit to transport.....

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P&H HC: Married Individual Living in Live-In Relationship Also Entitled to Police Protection(16.10.2023)

Punjab and Haryana High Court while observing that right to life is to be treated on highest pedestal and can’t be taken away, except in accordance wi.....

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SC Collegium Considers Proposal Seeking Halt on App. of Judges Who are Relatives of Judges in HC/SC(30.12.2024)

Supreme Court collegium is considering a proposal seeking halt on appointment of judges of High Court who are close relatives of existing judges in th.....

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Alumni Assoc. of MGM Hospital Files Petition Seeking Halt on Transportation of Union Carbide Waste(31.12.2024)

Alumni Association of Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Hospital has filed a petition in the Madhya Pradesh High Court seeking halt on transportation of toxic w.....

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Reserve Bank of India Releases December Issue of the Financial Stability Report(31.12.2024)

Reserve Bank of India has released the December issue of Financial Stability Report (FSR) reflecting on the collective assessment of the Sub-Committee.....

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CCI Closes Plea regarding Abuse of Dominant Position by Coal India Limited(02.01.2025)

Competition Commission of India (CCI) has closed a plea regarding abuse of dominant position by Coal India Limited on the ground that there is no prim.....

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SC: Filing Complaint u/s 138 of NI Act through Power of Attorney is Legal & Competent(03.01.2025)

SC has held that filing of complaint petition under S. 138 of NI Act through power of attorney (POA) is perfectly legal and competent. However, the PO.....

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SC: Can’t Transfer Trial Outside State Merely Due to Involvement of Political Personality(06.01.2025)

Supreme Court has observed that transfer of a criminal case to another State cannot be allowed merely on the ground that a political personality is in.....

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NCLAT: Consideration of Debt Restructuring by Lenders Doesn’t Bar Member from Initiating Proceedings(19.05.2025)

NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that an individual member is not precluded from independently initiating insolvency proceedings under Section 7 of the .....

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NCLAT: IRP Has Authority to Take Possession of Assets Owned by Corporate Debtor(20.05.2025)

NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that Interim Resolution Professional (IRP) has the authority to take possession of assets owned by the Corporate Debtor.....

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SC: JJ Act, 2015 Confers No Power Upon Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) to Review its Own Orders(21.05.2025)

SC has held that the JJ Act, 2015 confers no power upon Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) to review its own orders. It is trite law that power of review is.....

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SC: Up to Rank of APCCF, IAS Officers Can’t Write Annual Confidential Reports of IFS Officers(22.05.2025)

Supreme Court has held that Annual Confidential Reports of Indian Forest Service (IFS) officers cannot be written by officers in the Indian Administra.....

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Calcutta HC: Insurance Company Must Not Withhold Claim Once Liability is Established(22.05.2025)

Calcutta High Court has observed that the claim amount must not be withheld by Insurance Company once there is establishment of liability or quantum o.....

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SC Directs Delhi Government to Fill Vacancies in its Pollution Control Committee(23.05.2025)

Supreme Court while directing the Delhi Government to fill all vacancies in its Pollution Control Committee by September 30, 2025 has observed that it.....

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P&H High Court Directs Video Recording of Proceedings in Mayor Election(28.01.2025)

P&H High Court while directing video recording of proceedings in the mayor election of Amritsar Municipal Corporation has observed that if practices o.....

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Del. HC Allows Postmortem Sperm Retrieval of Man Who Committed Suicide(28.01.2025)

Delhi High Court while hearing a plea seeking preservation of a man’s semen through Postmortem Sperm Retrieval (PMSR), has allowed the procedure to be.....

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SC Directs Compliance of High Security Registration Plates (HSRP) Order, 2018 in NCR(29.01.2025)

SC while directing compliance of High Security Registration Plates (HSRP) Order, 2018 in NCR, has stated that duplicate registration certificate, canc.....

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SC Directs Creation of Additional Posts in Advocates' Association Bengaluru(29.01.2025)

Supreme Court while modifying its order reserving posts for women in Advocates' Association Bengaluru, has directed that additional posts shall be cre.....

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Del. HC: No Unnecessary Reporting in Copyright Infringement Suit by ANI(29.01.2025)

Delhi High Court has stated that in the copyright infringement suit filed by news agency Asian News International (ANI) against OpenAI Inc no unnecess.....

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Supreme Court Orders Ban on Manual Sewer Cleaning in Six Metropolitan Cities(30.01.2025)

Supreme Court has ordered that manual sewer cleaning and manual scavenging shall be stopped in all top metropolitan cities that comprise of Metropolit.....

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Kerala HC Flags Exponential Rise in Drug Cases(19.02.2025)

Kerala High Court while granting bail to an accused under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, has flagged the exponential rise i.....

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SC: When Appointing Authority Accepts Equivalence of Qualification, Courts should Avoid Interference(24.02.2025)

SC has held that in circumstances where the appointing authority has not objected to the qualifications of the candidate and there is no apparent or g.....

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AP HC: Limitation for Seeking Appoint. of Arbitrator Commences After Notice Invoking Arb. is Issued(24.02.2025)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that limitation period for filing an application seeking appointment of arbitrator under Section 11 (6) of the Arbi.....

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NCLAT: Injecting Funds in CD for Profits Would Come within Definition of Financial Debt(24.02.2025)

NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that infusion of funds in the Corporate Debtor (CD) with the purpose of generating profits would come within the defini.....

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Kerala HC: To Prosecute Public Servant for Failing to Report POCSO Offences Sanction Isn’t Mandatory(27.02.2025)

Kerala High Court has observed that to prosecute a public servant under Sections 19 and 21 of the POCSO Act for failing to report POCSO Offences it is.....

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SC: Mere Use of Word ‘Irrevocable’ in Power of Attorney Doesn’t Make it Irrevocable(28.02.2025)

SC has observed that mere use of the word 'irrevocable' in a General Power of Attorney (POA) does not make it irrevocable. If the POA is not coupled w.....

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Madras High Court: Tendering Apology for Hate Speech Cannot be Entertained(15.11.2024)

Mad. HC has stated that whenever scurrilous and derogatory statements are made by any person bordering hate speech and thereafter the person is prosec.....

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Bombay HC: HC Can Exercise Power of Review for Orders Passed u/s 11 of A&C Act(15.11.2024)

Bombay High Court has observed that as a constitutional court and court of record, High Court can exercise power of review even in the context of orde.....

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Raj. HC: Object of Arms Act, 1959 Was to Ensure that Weapon is Available to Citizen For Self-Defence(15.11.2024)

Raj. HC has observed that object of Arms Act, 1959 was to ensure that weapon is available to a citizen for self-defence but it does not mean that ever.....

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Raj. HC: Object of Arms Act, 1959 Was to Ensure that Weapon is Available to Citizen For Self-Defence(15.11.2024)

Raj. HC has observed that object of Arms Act, 1959 was to ensure that weapon is available to a citizen for self-defence but it does not mean that ever.....

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Raj. HC: Object of Arms Act, 1959 Was to Ensure that Weapon is Available to Citizen For Self-Defence(15.11.2024)

Raj. HC has observed that object of Arms Act, 1959 was to ensure that weapon is available to a citizen for self-defence but it does not mean that ever.....

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SC: In Motor Accident Case, it is Imperative to Consider Future Aspect of Person's Earning Potential(19.11.2024)

SC has stated that in motor accident claim cases, it is imperative to consider the future aspects of a person's earning potential when determining com.....

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SC: Consumer’s Right to Protest Peacefully Without Falling Foul is a Corresponding Right(18.04.2025)

Supreme Court has observed that a right to protest peacefully without falling foul of the law is a corresponding right, which the consumers ought to p.....

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SC: An Agreement to Sell Does Not Confer Any Right on the Proposed Purchaser(21.04.2025)

SC has observed that an agreement to sell does not confer any right on the proposed purchaser under the agreement. Therefore any right, until the sale.....

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Jh. HC: Can’t Rule Out Insurance Company’s Liability Only because Claimants Provide Wrong Policy No.(21.04.2025)

Jharkhand HC has observed that merely providing a wrong policy number by claimants, liability of the insurance company cannot be ruled out because cla.....

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NCLAT: NCLT Can’t Carry Out Rectification Without Providing Hearing Opportunity to Parties(21.04.2025)

NCLAT Chennai bench has held that if an order has been uploaded on the website it is considered to be on public domain and NCLT cannot rectify or amen.....

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NCLAT: Can’t Entertain Petition u/s 7 of IBC during Moratorium Period Under Restructuring Proposal(21.04.2025)

NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that debenture holders cannot be permitted to file an application under Section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code.....

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P&H HC Directs SSP to Respond on Serious Allegation of Custodial Violence by Punjab Police(23.04.2025)

The Punjab and Haryana HC, while taking note of serious custodial violence and brutal torture, has a sought response from SSP by way of an affidavit a.....

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Del. HC: Reopening Assessment on Basis of Estimation Report by DVO isn’t Sustainable(12.09.2024)

Delhi High Court has observed that report/estimate of the Valuation Officer cannot be the sole ground for re-opening assessment under Section 148 of I.....

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SC Grants Bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in Liquor Policy Scam Case(13.09.2024)

Supreme Court has granted bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in Delhi Liquor Policy scam case on considering the ground that the trial is un.....

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SC: Provisions Prohibiting Pvt. Entities from License for Working on Nuclear Energy, Not Arbitrary(19.09.2024)

SC has observed that Parliamentary regime envisages a calibrated exploitation of atomic power, subject to stringent safeguards, bearing in mind conseq.....

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SC: Temporary Workers in Maharashtra’s PWD Department Entitled to Holiday Benefit(23.09.2024)

SC while granting relief to temporary workers engaged in the Public Works Department of Maharashtra, has observed that except the daily-wage employees.....

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SC: Government is Under Obligation to Impart Sex Education & Awareness about POCSO Act(24.09.2024)

SC has held that the obligation of the appropriate government and the commission under Section(s) 43 and 44 of the POCSO respectively, does not end at.....

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Gauhati High Court Upholds POCSO Conviction Even in Absence of Medical Evidence(26.09.2024)

Gau. HC has upheld the conviction of an accused under POCSO Act, 2012 on the ground that the testimony of the victim girl before the Trial Court, whic.....

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Bom. HC: Trial Court can Compound Offence u/s 138 NI Act at Initial Stage w/o Consent of Complainant(01.12.2023)

Bombay High Court has held that when the application for compounding offences u/s 138 of the NI Act is made at the initial stage of the case and if th.....

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SC: Suit Seeking Damages for Illegal Use of Property Maintainable After Filing Suit for Possession(04.12.2023)

Supreme Court has held that a suit for possession and suit for claiming damages for use and occupation of the property are two different causes of act.....

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Supreme Court Refuses to Interfere with Implementation of Haj Policy, 2025(24.03.2025)

Supreme Court while hearing petitions challenging allocation of quotas of Haj pilgrims, has refused to interfere with the implementation of the Union .....

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P&H HC: Measured Legal Response Necessitates Vigilance at Point of Entry(24.03.2025)

Punjab & Haryana High Court has stated that a measured legal response necessitates vigilance at the point of entry rather than the indiscriminate deni.....

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Del. HC: Participation in Arbitral Proc. Doesn’t Imply Acceptance of Arbitrator’s Unilateral Appoin.(24.03.2025)

Delhi High Court has held that mere participation in the arbitration proceedings cannot tantamount to acceptance of unilateral appointment of Arbitrat.....

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Ker. HC: Can’t Consider Expert's Report as Formal Substitute for Section 65B(4) of Evidence Act(26.03.2025)

Ker. HC has stated that an expert's report cannot be considered as a formal substitute for Section 65B(4) of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 certificate.....

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SC: Govt. Employee Transferred at Request Will Have to be Accommodated in Transferred Post(27.03.2025)

SC has observed that if a Govt. employee is transferred at his own request, such employee will have to be accommodated in transferred post, subject to.....

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Delhi HC Refuses to Disturb Allotment of Land to Political Parties for Construction of Party Offices(27.03.2025)

Delhi High Court has refused to disturb the allotment of a land to three political parties, for construction of their party offices that was earlier a.....

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SC Issues Directions to Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi in Delhi NCR Pollution Case(14.12.2023)

Supreme Court while hearing a batch of pleas regarding deteriorating air quality in Delhi NCR, has issued directions to the States of Punjab, Haryana,.....

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Del. HC: Words of Common English Usage can’t be Monopolized by their Registration as Trade mark(15.12.2023)

Delhi High Court has held that commonly used words, or a non-distinctive combination of commonly used words, cannot be monopolized by any one person, .....

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SC: Tribunal Can’t Direct Govt. to Make Policy or to Make it in a Particular Manner(18.12.2023)

Supreme Court while observing that making policy is not in the domain of the Judiciary, has held that the Tribunal being a quasi-judicial body cannot .....

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Tel. HC Issues Directions for Speedy Disposal of Cases Against MPs/MLAs(18.12.2023)

Telangana High Court has issued various directions to the Courts and Police Officials to ensure speedy disposal of cases with regard to MLAs and MPs.

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Kar. HC: Civil Court or the Criminal Court Itself Doesn’t Have the Power to Impound the Passport(18.12.2023)

Karnataka High Court while observing that the civil Court or the criminal Court itself does not have the power to impound the passport, has held that .....

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Supreme Court: Action Needs to be Taken against Vehicles Not Complying with Orders(06.01.2025)

Supreme Court while emphasizing on the importance of identifying vehicles by their fuel type in order to address the issue of vehicular pollution, has.....

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Ker. HC: Ties of Accused with Ruling Political Party No Ground to Transfer Probe(07.01.2025)

Kerala High Court has stated that the mere reason that the accused has political allegiance to the ruling political party is not a ground to transfer .....

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Bom. HC: Delay in Submitting Export Documents Won’t Result in Credit Ceasing to be 'Export Credit'(07.01.2025)

Bom. HC while interpreting Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) 2015 Master Circular on Rupee/Foreign Currency Export Credit & Customer Service to Exporters,.....

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Raj. HC: Can’t Use Land Recorded As “For Mining Purposes” for Agricultural Purpose(07.01.2025)

Rajasthan High Court has held that when the nature of land has been recorded as “for mining purposes” in the revenue records, the same cannot be used .....

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Tripura HC: Employer is under Obligation to Give Reasons for Not Filling Vacant Government Posts(09.01.2025)

Tripura High Court has observed that if vacancy exists in any department under the Government or any other authority, and the same is not filled-up, t.....

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Bombay HC Slams Maharashtra Government for Failing to Reduce Air Pollution(10.01.2025)

Bombay High Court has slammed the Maharashtra Government for failing to reduce the air pollution levels in Mumbai and nearby cities and stated that co.....

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Competition Commission of India Imposes Penalty on Meta for Abusing its Dominant Position(19.11.2024)

The Competition Commission of India has imposed a penalty of Rs. 213.14 Crore on Meta that is owned by Mark Zuckerberg, for abusing its dominant posit.....

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SC: Can’t Allow State to Appropriate Private Property through Adverse Possession(20.11.2024)

Supreme Court has observed that allowing the State to appropriate private property through adverse possession would undermine the constitutional right.....

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Supreme Court: Revenue Entries are Admissible as Evidence of Possession(21.11.2024)

Supreme Court has observed that, while it is true that revenue entries do not by themselves confer title, they are admissible as evidence of possessio.....

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Kerala High Court: Giving Seniority on the Basis of Rules is a Policy Decision(21.11.2024)

Kerala HC has observed that giving seniority on the basis of the date of promotion to the feeder category is a policy decision. If there is any anomal.....

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Delhi High Court: Delhi Police to Add Grounds of Arrest in Arrest Memo(21.11.2024)

Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Police to update the Arrest Memo Forms being used and add the column for recording the grounds of the arrest r.....

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Ker. HC: Under 'Recruitment by Transfer', Prescribed Conditions Need to be Scrupulously Followed(25.11.2024)

Ker HC has stated that when term used in relevant rules is that candidate is said to be “recruited by transfer” to service if his appointment to the s.....

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Chhattisgarh High Court: Must Invoke Section 348 of BNSS with Great Caution(24.04.2025)

Chhattisgarh High Court has observed that Section 348 of BNSS granting the Courts power to summon any person or examine them, or recall and re-examine.....

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Bombay HC Directs State Govt. to Upload State's Prison & Police Manual on Internet(25.04.2025)

Bombay High Court has directed the Maharashtra Government to upload State's Prison Manual and Police Manual online in order to help prisoners and thei.....

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Madras HC: Taxpayer Not Responding to Notices Should be Sent Reminder through RPAD(25.04.2025)

Madras High Court has held that if a taxpayer does not respond even after repeated notices which are uploaded in the common portal by the department, .....

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Madras HC: Taxpayer Not Responding to Notices Should be Sent Reminder through RPAD(25.04.2025)

Madras High Court has held that if a taxpayer does not respond even after repeated notices which are uploaded in the common portal by the department, .....

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Bombay HC: Arbitration Clause Giving Unilateral Power Does Not Render the Agreement Invalid(25.04.2025)

Bombay High Court has observed that a clause in an arbitration agreement giving option to only one party to opt out of the agreement is not invalid pe.....

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SC: Allahabad High Court to Prioritize Disposal of Matters where Trial is Stayed(28.04.2025)

Supreme Court has observed that where the Allahabad High Court has stayed the trial in cases, particularly, pending between landlord and tenant, those.....

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All. HC to UP Bar Council: Ensure Police Report is Called Before Granting Bar License(29.12.2023)

Allahabad High Court has directed the Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh to issue necessary directions and to ensure appropriate police reports are called a.....

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Tel. HC Allows Officers Involved in 2019 Hyderabad Encounter to be Impleaded as Intervenors(02.01.2024)

Telangana High Court has allowed the police personnel involved in the 2019 encounter death of the accused in rape and murder of a young Veterinarian d.....

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SC Refuses to Order SIT Probe Against Adani Group for Allegation Levelled in Hindenburg Report(03.01.2024)

Supreme Court while refusing to order an SIT probe against the Adani group of companies for alleged stock price manipulations as leveled in the Hinden.....

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SC: CJs of HCs Acting on Administrative Side Don’t Have Any Rule Making Authority of Executive(04.01.2024)

Supreme Court while observing that policymaking needs consideration of many factors, has held that Chief Justices(CJs) of High Courts, acting on the a.....

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Del. HC: Employee not Responsible for Non-Deposit of Deducted Tax Amount to Government(08.01.2024)

Delhi High Court has held that once the employee has accepted the salary after deduction of Income Tax he has no further control over the tax to be pa.....

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Del. HC Pulls Up MCD For Not Taking Possession of Park Allegedly Occupied by Jama Masjid Authorities(17.11.2023)

Delhi High Court has pulled up the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) for its failure to take possession of a public park near city’s Jama Masjid, o.....

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Delhi HC: Can Produce 'Final Report-I' of CBI in Exceptional Circumstances(28.02.2025)

Delhi High Court has held that even though the final report of Central Bureau of Investigation is a confidential document, the production of the same .....

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Delhi HC Directs Amazon to Pay Beverly Hills Polo Club for Trademark Infringement(28.02.2025)

Delhi High Court has directed Amazon Technologies Inc to pay Rs. 339.25 crore to lifestyle brand, Beverly Hills Polo Club for trademark infringement a.....

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NCLAT: When CD Doesn’t Unequivocally Admit Debt, Application u/s 9 Must Not be Entertained(28.02.2025)

NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that when the debt is not unequivocally admitted by the Corporate Debtor (CD), application under Section 9 of the Insol.....

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SC: While Deciding Application for Leave to Appeal, Court must Consider if Arguable Points Exist(04.03.2025)

Supreme Court has stated that High Court while deciding an application for leave to appeal under Section 378(3) of CrPC must determine whether a prima.....

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Guidelines on import of gold by Qualified Jewellers as notified by International Financial Services Centers Authority (IFSCA)(25.05.2022)

1. Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) formulate and implement the Foreign Trade Policy and Procedures in terms of Foreign Trade (Development .....

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Import of Watermelon Seeds under ITC(HS) 12077090 of ITC(HS), 2022 Schedule-I (Import Policy) for the period upto 31.10.2023(08.06.2023)

In exercise of powers conferred under paragraph 1.03 and 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade hereby notif.....

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RBI imposes monetary penalty on The Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Rourkela (Odisha)(19.06.2023)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated June 09, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹ 6.00 lakh (Rupees Six lakh only) on The Urban Co.....

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E-commerce portal of MSME to enable all businesses to enhance global reach(22.07.2021)

National Small Industries Corporation, a PSU under the Ministry of MSME has a B2B MSME Global Mart Portal and efforts have been made to further streng.....

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Corrigendum to initiation of Safeguard (Quantitative Restrictions) investigation concerning imports of Low Ash Metallurgical Coke into India(05.07.2023)

Having regard to the Section 9A of Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 as amended from time to time and the Safeguard Measures (Quant.....

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RBI releases the Financial Stability Report, June 2023(28.06.2023)

Today, the Reserve Bank released the 27th issue of the Financial Stability Report (FSR), which reflects the collective assessment of the Sub-Committee.....

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RBI imposes monetary penalty on Telangana State Cooperative Apex Bank Limited, Hyderabad(12.06.2023)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated June 05, 2023, imposed a monetary penalty of Rs 2.00 lakh (Rupees Two Lakh only) on Telangana S.....

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Amendment in procedure for import of Copper products and Zinc Oxide under the Revised India Nepal Treaty of Trade(22.06.2023)

In exercise of powers conferred under paragraph 1.03 and 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2023, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), hereb.....

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RBI imposes monetary penalty on Shree Co-operative Bank Limited, Vadodara (Gujarat)(21.08.2023)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an Order dated August 11, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹ 50,000/- (Rupees Fifty Thousand only) on Shree.....

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Safeguard Quantitative Restrictions (QR) imposed on import of Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) dated 31.03.2023(31.08.2023)

1. Pursuant to issuance of Notification No. 64/2015-20 dated 31.03.2023 by the DGFT imposing safeguard measures in the form of Country-wise Quantitati.....

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Pre-shipment and Post-shipment Export Credit and Packing Credit in Foreign Currency (PCFC) for E-Commerce Exports(04.09.2023)

1. Reference Chapter 9 of the new Foreign Trade Policy 2023 on 'Promoting Cross Border Trade in Digital Economy', it is submitted that consultations w.....

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Regulatory Reporting by AIFs(14.09.2023)

1. In terms of Regulation 28 of SEBI (AIF) Regulations, 2012 read with Clause 15.1 of SEBI Master Circular for AIFs dated July 31, 2023, AIFs shall su.....

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RBI imposes monetary penalty on The Waghodia Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Dist. Vadodara, Gujarat(14.09.2023)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an Order dated August 22, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹ 5.00 lakh (Rupees Five Lakh only) on The Wagho.....

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More than 30 lakh Audit Reports filed on Income Tax Department's e-filing portal till 30th September, 2023(02.10.2023)

More than 30.75 lakh audit reports, including about 29.5 lakh Tax Audit Reports have been filed for AY 2023-24 on the e-filing portal till the end of .....

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Supreme Court Expresses Concerns about Vacancy of Judges in District Judiciary(05.03.2025)

Supreme Court while hearing proceedings initiated in relation to addressing the systematic flaws under the POCSO Act, 2012 has expressed concerns abou.....

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Ker. HC: Appeals u/s 19 of Contempt of Court Act Can Only be Against Order that Imposes Punishment(05.03.2025)

Kerala HC has observed that the scheme of S. 19 of Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, the Rules framed thereunder indicate that only those orders which are.....

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Kerala HC: Family Courts to Not Involve Police Stations in Custody Arrangement of Children(23.05.2025)

Kerala High Court after noticing order of a family Court directing the parents to exchange the child at police custody as interim custody arrangement .....

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NCLAT: When No Objections Raised by Stakeholders Adj. Authority Not Justified in Rejecting Plan(23.05.2025)

NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that the Adjudicating Authority cannot reject the Resolution Plan under section 31 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Cod.....

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Supreme Court Seeks Centre’s Views on Reforms in the Sex Education Policy(26.05.2025)

Supreme Court while hearing a matter relating to conviction of a man under the POCSO Act, 2012, has sought Central Government’s views on reforms in th.....

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Allahabad High Court Refers Question on High Court's Power to Quash FIR to 9-Judge Bench(29.05.2025)

Allahabad High Court has referred the questions regarding High Court's power to quash an FIR and the ensuing investigation using its inherent powers u.....

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TRAI responds to DoT's back reference on TRAI's Recommendations dated 19.08.2021 on "Enabling Unbundling of Different Layers Through Differential Licensing"(06.09.2022)

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued its response to the back-reference received from DoT regarding its earlier Recommendations on .....

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Discontinuation of Issuance of Physical copy of Restricted Import Authorisation with effect from 19.10.2023(19.10.2023)

To further improve ease of doing business, it is decided to discontinue the issuance of physical copy of Authorisation for Restricted Imports with eff.....

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Supreme Court Outlines Essential Components of Valid Legal Notice(02.06.2025)

Supreme Court while outlining the essential components of a valid legal notice, has held that if a communication sent to the noticee effectively conve.....

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NCLAT: Suspended Management of CD is Prohibited from Deploying the Funds of Corporate Debtor(03.06.2025)

NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that the Corporate Debtor’s suspended management is strictly prohibited from deploying the funds of the Corporate Debto.....

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Delhi HC Withdraws Rule Restricting Censure of Police Officers by Judicial Officers(27.09.2024)

Delhi High Court has informed the Supreme Court that it has withdrawn the rule under “Rules for Practice in the Trial of Criminal Cases” that restrict.....

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Calcutta High Court: Granting Pre-Award Interest is Against Law(30.09.2024)

Calcutta High Court has observed that interest is payable post assessment. Any interest given for the period prior the date of award is against law an.....

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SC: Preparation of Final Select List Signals Conclusion of the Appointment Process(07.10.2024)

Supreme Court has stated that the preparation of the final select list signals the conclusion of the appointment process and scrapping the entire proc.....

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Del HC: No Prohibition Against Posthumous Reproduction if Consent of Sperm or Egg Owner Demonstrated(07.10.2024)

Delhi High Court has opined that under the prevailing Indian law, there is no prohibition against posthumous reproduction if the consent of the sperm .....

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MP HC: Discretion of Appointing Authority to Appoint a Person Involved in Offence of Moral Turpitude(08.10.2024)

MP HC has stated that it is the entire discretion of the appointing authority to appoint or not to appoint a person who is involved in an offence invo.....

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Gauhati High Court Issues Guidelines for Acceptance of Final Report Form by Courts(08.10.2024)

Gauhati HC has issued guidelines directing Courts that charge sheets or final reports shall be accepted without insisting for original case diaries an.....

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Kerala High Court: Temporary Job of Wife is No Ground to Deny Maintenance(30.01.2025)

Kerala High Court has held that a wife's temporary job, even if it provides some income, would not disentitle her to claim maintenance from her husban.....

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NCLAT: When Revival Not Viable Option, Decision to Liquidate Corporate Debtor can’t be Faulted(31.01.2025)

NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that when revival of corporate debtor is not a viable option, then the decision taken by Committee of Creditors to liqu.....

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Supreme Court Grants Relief to Part-Time Sweepers Appointed on Regular Posts(03.02.2025)

Supreme Court while granting relief of regular pay to sweepers appointed on temporary basis to regular posts, has stated that the designation 'part-ti.....

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Bom. HC Refers to Larger Bench the Issue Whether Grounds of Arrest Must be Furnished to Accused(03.02.2025)

Bombay High Court has referred to a larger bench the issue, whether grounds of arrest are required to be furnished to the accused in offence under POC.....

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SC: Strong Measures Required to Infuse Purity, Fairness in Election Process of Sports Federation(05.02.2025)

SC has remarked that some strong measures are required to be taken in order to infuse purity, fairness, autonomy and independence in the election proc.....

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SC Reprimands Party for Allegation that Court Recorded Statement Even though it was Not Made(06.02.2025)

Supreme Court has reprimanded the Transmission Corporation of Andhra Pradesh Ltd. for making an allegation against the Court that it recorded statemen.....

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NCLAT: Fresh Limitation Period Commences from Date when CD Signs Balance Sheet(27.03.2025)

NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that for the purpose of filing an application under section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 fresh period .....

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NCLAT: Must Admit Application u/s 7 When CD’s OTS Proposal is Rejected(27.03.2025)

NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that an application under Section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 must be admitted when a One-Time Settle.....

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SC: Appointing Authority’s Approval Not Required for Initiating Disciplinary Action(31.03.2025)

The Supreme Court, after referring to Article 311(1) of the Constitution has clarified that while appointing authority's approval is necessary for dis.....

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Rajasthan HC: Decision to Close Hostel Mess Due to Covid Won’t Amount to Abolition of Post(01.04.2025)

Rajasthan High Court while directing reinstatement of hostel-mess workers of a school, has observed that closing the hostel due to spread of COVID19 P.....

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MP HC: Centre to File Response Over Compliance of Public Awareness of POCSO Act in 2 Weeks(01.04.2025)

Madhya Pradesh High Court while hearing a PIL seeking strict compliance of Public Awareness of POCSO Act, 2012 has granted two weeks time to the Centr.....

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SC Reserves Judgment on Pleas Challenging Centre’s Order Allowing Ex-Post Facto Clearance(04.04.2025)

Supreme Court has reserved its judgment on pleas challenging notifications issued by the Central Government that allowed ex-post facto clearance for m.....

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Allahabad HC: Definition of Dependent Family to Include ‘Widowed Daughter’(25.11.2024)

Allahabad HC while granting relief of compassionate appointment to a deceased employee’s widowed daughter, has held that even after marriage as also a.....

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SC: Promotion Becomes Effective Upon Assumption of Duties on Promotional Post(28.11.2024)

Supreme Court has observed that promotion only becomes effective upon the assumption of duties on the promotional post and not on the date of occurren.....

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Cal HC: Invalid DL on Date of Accident Constitutes Violation of T&C of Insurance Policy(28.11.2024)

Cal. HC has held that when the driving licence of driver is not valid on the date of accident, it constitutes a violation of the terms and conditions .....

Tags : Calcutta High Court, Driving Licence, Insurance Policy



NCLAT: Can’t Treat Share Application Money Deposited With Corporate Debtor as Financial Debt(28.11.2024)

NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that share application money which has been deposited with the corporate debtor cannot be treated as financial debt und.....

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SC: Can’t Deny Experience Marks to Candidate Performing Regular Duties in Unsanctioned Post(02.12.2024)

Supreme Court has held that a candidate cannot be denied the benefit of mark for experience merely because at the time of appointment as outsourced ma.....

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NCLAT: Can Admit Application u/s 7 of IBC if Interest on Principal Amount Crosses Threshold Limit(02.12.2024)

NCLAT Delhi bench has held that application under Section 7 of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 can be admitted if interest on principle amount di.....

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Delhi HC: Music Based on Hindustandi Classical Music Can be Original Compositions(28.04.2025)

Delhi High Court has held that musical works that are based on Hindustani Classical Music even though belonging to the same genre, same Raga can be or.....

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Rajasthan HC: State Must Evolve Mechanism to Monitor Functioning of Municipal Bodies(29.04.2025)

Rajasthan HC has observed that if State lacks a mechanism to monitor and supervise functioning of its Municipal Council/Board it must establish one. A.....

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SC: Must Disclose to the Manufacturer, Test Reports Justifying Reclassification(30.04.2025)

SC has observed that a copy of test report justifying reclassification of petrochemical products has to be furnished to manufacturer as unless a copy .....

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SC: Presiding Officers of Commercial Courts Should be Imparted Some Training(30.04.2025)

SC has observed that Presiding Officers of commercial courts should be imparted some training, orientation or refresher course to apprise them about t.....

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Bombay HC: Order of Granting or Refusing Temporary Injunction is 'Discretionary'(30.04.2025)

Bombay High Court has observed that an order of temporary injunction is an exercise of discretion by the court and not a prima facie adjudication on t.....

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SC: Calling Person Impotent Doesn’t Amount to Abetment to Suicide(01.05.2025)

Supreme Court while quashing an abetment to suicide case against a man’s in-laws, has held that calling a person impotent does not constitute an offen.....

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Supreme Court: Position of Deputy Chief Minister Merely A Label, Appointment Not Unconstitutional(12.02.2024)

SC while dismissing a PIL challenging the appointment of Deputy Chief Ministers, has held that a Deputy Chief Minister is first a minister in the gove.....

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Supreme Court Explains The Principles of Adverse Possession(15.02.2024)

Supreme Court while stating that a person pleading adverse possession has no equities in his favor because seeking such possession is attempting to de.....

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SC: Suit For Title Without Seeking Recovery of Possession Not Main. When Plaintiff Not in Possession(16.02.2024)

Supreme Court has reiterated that a suit that has been filed for declaration of title and the recovery of possession has not been sought is not mainta.....

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Calcutta High Court: Court Not Merely Obligated to Appoint Arbitrator u/s 11(6) of A&C Act(23.02.2024)

Calcutta High Court has held that Court under Section 11(6) of Arbitration and Conciliation Act is not merely obligated to appoint an arbitrator but c.....

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Mad. HC: Under NDPS Act, Conscious Possession With Physical Possession Essential Element For Offence(26.02.2024)

Madras High Court has held that under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS) physical, as well as mental possession of drugs,.....

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Delhi HC Constitutes Fact-Finding Committee to Conduct Investigation Issues in Equestrian Sports(10.01.2025)

Delhi High Court has constituted a fact-finding committee for conducting a detailed investigation into issues of Equestrian sports in India that inclu.....

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Del. HC: Customs Department Can’t Encash Bank Guarantee If Pre-Deposit Already Made in Appeal(13.01.2025)

Delhi High Court has affirmed that if a trader has made a pre-deposit with his appeal against the demand and penalty then the Customs Department canno.....

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Delhi HC: Delhi Government ‘Dragged its Feet’ While Placing CAG Reports before Assembly(14.01.2025)

Delhi HC while hearing a plea seeking direction on Delhi Government to place before Legislative Assembly 14 Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) repo.....

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NCLAT Upholds Canara Bank’s Claims for Loans Advanced to CD on behalf of Homebuyers(14.01.2025)

NCLAT New Delhi bench has upheld the claims of Canara Bank for loans advanced to the corporate debtor (CD) on behalf of the Homebuyers for the reason .....

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NCLAT: Can Seek Eviction of Tenant from Corporate Debtor's Property under Tenancy Law(14.01.2025)

NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that eviction of tenant from corporate debtor’s property can be sought under Tenancy law and Adjudicating Authority can.....

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Ker. HC: No Separate Notification Required for Cross-Empowerment of State Officials(16.01.2025)

Kerala High Court has observed that there is no need of a separate notification for the cross-empowerment of State officials under the Goods and Servi.....

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Bom. HC: Touching Penis to Victim’s Private Part Constitutes Penetrative Sexual Assault under POCSO(30.01.2024)

Bombay High Court while denying bail to accused has held that mere touching the penis to the victim's vagina with sexual intent constitutes the offenc.....

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SC Approves UOI's Scheme Allowing Resignation of Only Those NEET Candidates Who Have Joined INIs(02.02.2024)

Supreme Court has approved a proposal brought forth by Union of India (UOI) to allow only those candidates to resign from National Eligibility Cum Ent.....

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Bom HC: Merely Touching Penis to Private Part of Child Doesn’t Constitute Penetrative Sexual Assault(05.02.2024)

Bombay High Court while reducing the sentence of the convicts held that the mere touching of the child’s vagina with accused’s penis would not constit.....

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Del. HC: Award becomes Invalid if Passed by Improperly Appointed Arbitrator(06.02.2025)

Delhi High Court has observed that there is a particular framework for appointment of an arbitrator which has to be followed properly and if an arbitr.....

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Bom. HC: PIL Filed to Allow Children Involved in Custody Cases to Appoint Lawyers(06.02.2025)

Bombay High Court has issued notice in a petition seeking a framework through which children involved in custody cases and family court cases can appo.....

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SC Upholds Constitutionality of Law Delegation Power of Issuing Transport Permits to STA Secretary(10.02.2025)

Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of Karnataka Motor Vehicles Taxation and Certain Other Law (Amendment) Act, 2003 that grants power of i.....

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Kar. HC: Can’t Transfer Probe to CBI Merely because Accused is Sitting CM(10.02.2025)

Karnataka High Court while hearing a plea for transferring investigation from Lokayukta police to the CBI, has observed that the echo that the referen.....

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SC: Once Appointment Process Declared Null and Void Every Action in Furtherance is also Illegal(11.02.2025)

Supreme Court has observed that once the appointment process is declared to be a nullity in law, every action taken in furtherance of such appointment.....

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SC Imposes Cost on States Failing to Comply with Direction of POSH Act Implementation(12.02.2025)

Supreme Court has imposed cost on States that have failed to comply with directions that were passed for the effective compliance of the Sexual Harass.....

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Tel. HC: Mandatory for SCN Issued on Online Portal to Have Digital Signature of Competent Authority(05.03.2025)

Telangana High Court has observed that show-cause notices issued on the online portal under Chapter XVII of the Central/Telangana State Goods and Serv.....

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Mad. HC No Interference with Order Allowing FIR against Channel Revealing Identity of POCSO Victim(06.03.2025)

Madras High Court has refused to interfere with an order of Special Judge for POCSO cases, Chennai in which registration of an FIR was directed agains.....

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NCLAT: Resolution Plan of Corporate Debtor to be Proceeded Strictly(10.03.2025)

NCLAT New Delhi bench while dismissing an appeal filed by the suspended directors of the Supertech Township Projects Ltd, has stated that resolution p.....

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SC: Accused to be Sentenced with Higher Punishment if Convicted under both POCSO Act & IPC(11.03.2025)

SC has clarified that when a particular act or omission constitutes an offence, both under the POCSO Act, 2012 and IPC, 1860 the offender found guilty.....

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Ker. HC: Even If No Offence Revealed During Probe, CBI Can File Final Report(12.03.2025)

Ker. High Court has observed that CBI is not deprived of investigative powers when it is found during investigation that no offences under the Prevent.....

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Bombay HC Upholds Suspension of TISS Student for Participating in Anti-National' Activities(13.03.2025)

The Bombay High Court has upheld the suspension of a Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) PhD student, Ramadas KS, who was debarred for 2 years fo.....

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Allahabad HC: Department Cannot Change Stand Once Goods Are Verified in Report(01.05.2025)

Allahabad HC has observed that once on the verification report i.e. MOV-04, the items are fed by the officer concerned, after due verification, the au.....

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SC: High Courts Can’t Rely on Investigation Report in Plea to Quash FIR(02.05.2025)

Supreme Court has observed that while exercising powers under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973(CrPC), High Courts cannot assess or .....

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Karnataka HC: Spoken Word in Legislature Would Ordinarily Come Within the Immunity(05.05.2025)

Karnataka High Court has observed that spoken word in the Legislature by the Legislators would ordinarily come within the immunity under Article 194(2.....

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SC Uploads Complete Process of Appointments of Judges to HCs and SC(06.05.2025)

Supreme Court has published on its website the entire process of appointments of Judges to the High Court and the Supreme Court in order to make the p.....

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Delhi HC Explains Doctrine of Constructive Res Judicata(06.05.2025)

Del. HC has observed that in case the doctrine of Constructive Res Judicata is not applied to writ proceedings, it may lead to situation where a party.....

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Bom. HC Takes Suo Motu Cognizance of Report Highlighting Grievance of Potential Parents(06.05.2025)

Bombay High Court has take suo motu cognizance of report published in a leading daily highlighting the grievances of the potential parents in waiting .....

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SC: Consideration of Claim for Compassionate Appointment Only in “Hand-to-Mouth” Cases(12.02.2025)

SC has held that it is only in “hand-to-mouth” cases that a claim for compassionate appointment ought to be considered and granted, if at all other co.....

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Supreme Court: Advertisement Not Mentioning Number of Posts Invalid(12.02.2025)

Supreme Court has observed that public employment advertisements that fail to mention the number of posts available for selection are invalid and ille.....

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NCLAT: Project Management Committee Constituted under Agreement Doesn’t Absolve CD from Obligations(12.02.2025)

NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that if a Project Management Committee comprising members of financial creditors and corporate debtor has been constitu.....

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SC: Issues of Applicability of Scheme for Compassionate Appointment Continues to be in Grey Area(13.02.2025)

Supreme Court while hearing an appeal regarding compassionate appointment, has observed that the issue whether the applicable scheme for such appointm.....

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Ker. HC: Party in Possession of Properties Failing to Disclose it Throws Light on Suppression of Fact(13.02.2025)

Ker HC has held that when a party in possession of movable/s and immovable property/ies fails to disclose its details the same would throw light on th.....

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Ker. HC: To Avoid Handing Over Custody of Minor Child, False POCSO Cases are Often Launched(13.02.2025)

Kerala High Court has observed that in cases when the husband and wife are in loggerheads and one among them sues for custody of a minor child there a.....

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NCLAT: Can’t Set Aside Liquidation Order u/s 33 IBC When 3rd Party has Taken Possession of Property(04.04.2025)

NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that liquidation order passed under Section 33(2) of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 cannot be set aside once .....

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NCLAT: Committee of Creditors Within its Right to Resolve to Liquidate Go Airlines(07.04.2025)

NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that in absence of any compliant resolution plan, Committee of Creditors (CoC), acting in accordance with Section 33(2).....

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NCLAT: Assets Reflecting in Corporate Debtor’s Balance Sheet form Part of Liquidation Estate(07.04.2025)

NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that assets reflecting in the Corporate Debtor’s balance sheet form part of the liquidation estate under Section 36 of .....

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SC Expresses Displeasure at Instances of UP Police Turning Civil Disputes Being into Criminal Dispute(08.04.2025)

Supreme Court has expressed displeasure at the act of UP Police turning civil disputes into criminal cases. The Court termed it as a 'complete breakdo.....

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Supreme Court: Can’t Deny Insurance Claim for Breach of Impossible Condition(09.04.2025)

Supreme Court held that the claim of insured cannot be rejected by an insurance company on the grounds of breach of a condition in the contract that w.....

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Supreme Court of Singapore Sets Aside Arbitral Award Passed by Tribunal Presided Over by Ex-CJI(10.04.2025)

Supreme Court of Singapore has set aside an arbitral award passed by the tribunal presided over by former CJI Dipak Mishra on the grounds that paralle.....

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NCLAT Dismisses Appeal by a Contractor against DLF(06.05.2025)

NCLAT New Delhi bench has dismissed an appeal filed by a contractor against DLF u/s 61 of IBC, 2016 claiming a debt and stated that multiple exchanges.....

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Government extends support under Scheme for Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) till 30th June 2024(26.09.2023)

The Scheme for Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) support which was notified till 30th September 2023 is now being extended t.....

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HP HC: Cannot Grant Higher Pension on Duties Performed Temporarily(07.05.2025)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that a person cannot claim pension benefits for temporary work assigned at a higher post for a brief period befor.....

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Bombay HC: Can’t Exercise Power of Remand in Routine Manner(07.05.2025)

Bombay High Court has stated that an order of remand is not to be passed as a matter of routine, and certainly not merely to fill up lacunae in eviden.....

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SC Dismisses PIL Seeking Direction on State of Tamil Nadu to Implement NEP(09.05.2025)

Supreme Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation that sought direction upon the State of Tamil Nadu to implement the National Education Policy.....

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Delhi HC: In National Capital, Permission for Felling of More Trees to be Supervised by CEC(09.05.2025)

Delhi High Court while hearing an application in a matter concerning preservation of trees in the national capital, has observed that permission for f.....

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NCLAT: Under IBC there is No Provision Mandating RP to Share Valuation Report(09.05.2025)

NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 there is no provision that makes it mandatory for the Resolution Pr.....

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Del. HC: Can’t Set Aside Award When Objection Not Raised before Arbitrator or Court(13.02.2025)

Delhi High Court has held that an award cannot be set aside for the reason that appointment of Arbitrator was illegal, when such objection was not rai.....

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Implementation of Import Management Systems for IT Hardware(19.10.2023)

Attention is drawn to DGFT Notification No. 23/2023 dated 03rd August 2023 read with Notification No. 26/2023 dated 4th August 2023 and Notification N.....

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Ease of doing business and development of corporate bond markets - revision in the framework for fund raising by issuance of debt securities by large corporates (LCs)(19.10.2023)

1. Regulation 50B of SEBI (Issue and Listing of Non-Convertible Securities) Regulations, 2021 (NCS Regulations) read with Chapter XII of the NCS Maste.....

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Condition for operation of air transport services to/from Diu aerodrome after 31st December, 2024(20.11.2023)

In pursuance of the proviso to sub-rule (1) of rule 78 of the Aircraft Rules, 1937 and in supersession of the notification No. AV-11012/7/2020- A date.....

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Imposition of Minimum Export Price on export of Onions.(23.11.2023)

1. In supersession of Notification No. 42/2023 dated 28/10/2023 [S.O. 4719(E)] and in exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 read with section 5 of.....

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Order under section 119 of the Income-tax Act, 1961(09.10.2023)

1. Audit report in the case of a fund or trust or institution or any university or other educational institution or any hospital or other medical inst.....

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RBI imposes monetary penalty on The Sahayadri Sahakari Bank Limited, Mumbai, Maharashtra(09.10.2023)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated September 15, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹ 6.00 lakh (Rupees Six lakh only) on The Sah.....

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Export quota of only broken rice (HS code 1006 40 00) for the year 2022-23(12.10.2022)

1. In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 read with section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992 (No. 22 of 1992), as ame.....

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RBI imposes monetary penalty on Shree Bharat Co-operative Bank Limited, Vadodara, Gujarat(04.01.2024)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated December 13, 2023, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹5.00 lakh (Rupees Five lakh only) on Shree Bh.....

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Clarification regarding subsequent re-import of unsold jewellery, exported under Para 4.79& 4.92 of Handbook of procedure 2023(16.10.2023)

1. Import policy of items under ITC (HS) Code 71131911, 71131919 and 71141910 has been amended from 'free' to 'restricted' category vide Notification .....

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RBI imposes monetary penalty on Indrayani Co-operative Bank Ltd., Pimpri, Maharashtra(23.10.2023)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated September 25, 2023, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹3.00 lakh (Rupees Three lakh only) on Indray.....

Tags : Penalty, Imposition, Non-compliance



CCI to examine - Whether ITC availed or reduction in tax rate actually resulted in commensurate reduction in price of goods or services or both(23.11.2022)

1.In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 171 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (12 of 2017), the Central Gove.....

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Government initiatives on pre and post shipment rupee export credit, etc(20.12.2023)

Government has taken the following export promotion initiatives:-

i New Foreign Trade Policy was launched on 31st March, 2023 and it came int.....

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Financial Information User under Account Aggregator Framework(22.11.2023)

1. PFRDA vide its circular no. PFRDA/2022/26/FT&DA/02 dated 30 September 2022 has issued guidelines for empowering NPS Subscribers to port their NPS d.....

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Lending and Deposit Rates of Scheduled Commercial Banks - November 2023(30.11.2023)

Data on lending and deposit rates of scheduled commercial banks (SCBs) (excluding regional rural banks and small finance banks) received during the mo.....

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RBI imposes monetary penalty on The Mandal Nagarik Sahakari Bank Ltd., Mandal, Dist. Ahmedabad, Gujarat(30.11.2023)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated November 03, 2023, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 1.50 Lakh (Rupees One lakh fifty thousand on.....

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RBI imposes monetary penalty on The Prathamik Shikshak Sahakari Bank Limited, Satara, Maharashtra(07.12.2023)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated November 21, 2023 imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1.00 lakh (Rupees One lakh only) on The Pratha.....

Tags : Penalty, Imposition, Non-compliance



RBI imposes monetary penalty on Indapur Urban Co-operative Bank Limited, Pune, Maharashtra(14.12.2023)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated November 17, 2023, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹5.00 lakh (Rupees Five lakh only) on Indapur .....

Tags : Penalty, Imposition, Non-compliance



CEA brings out Draft Resource Adequacy framework for reliable and secured power supply(22.09.2022)

Shri Krishan Pal Gujar, Minister of State for Power & Heavy Industries inaugurated a workshop on "Resource Adequacy- Need and way forward" organized b.....

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Notice to Calcined Petroleum Coke (CPC) Manufacturers regarding import of Raw Pet Coke(16.11.2023)

1. Reference is drawn to the Hon'ble Supreme Court order dated 10.10.2023 in Writ Petition(Civil) No. 13029 of 1985 in the matter of "M.C. Mehta Vs. U.....

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Direction as to non-payment customs duty on wearable goods specified in Notification 11/2022 dated 1st February 2022(24.01.2024)

WHEREAS wearable goods of the description as specified in column (3) of Notification 11/2022-Customs dated 1st February 2022 of the Government of Indi.....

Tags : Duty, Payment, Import



Lending and Deposit Rates of Scheduled Commercial Banks - January 2024(31.01.2024)

Highlights:

Lending Rates:

• The weighted average lending rate (WALR) on fresh rupee loans of SCBs stood at 9.32 per cent in Decembe.....

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RBI imposes monetary penalty on Zoroastrian Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai(08.02.2024)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated February 6, 2024, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 43.30 lakh (Rupees Forty-Three Lakh and Thirt.....

Tags : Penalty, Imposition, Non-Compliance



Sharing of report prepared by resolution professional to both debtor and creditor(12.02.2024)

1. The resolution professional (RP) in an insolvency resolution process of a debtor under Chapter III of Part III of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Cod.....

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Relief in Average Export Obligation in terms of the para 5.17(a) of Hand Book of Procedures (HBP) of FTP, 2023(22.02.2024)

The para 5.17 of the Handbook of Procedures of the FTP, 2023 envisages that to provide relief to exporters of those sectors where total exports in tha.....

Tags : Relief, Export, Obligation



Circulation of progress reports to stakeholders(22.02.2024)

1. Regulation 15 of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Liquidation Process) Regulations, 2016 (Liquidation Regulations) provides that the liqui.....

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CBDT allows certain trusts/institutions to furnish the audit report on or before 31st March, 2024(05.03.2024)

Income of any fund or institution or trust or any university or other educational institution or any hospital or other medical institution referred to.....

Tags : Audit report, Furnishing of, date



SC Calls for Suggestion in Preventing Suffering of Adolescent Girls in POCSO Cases(14.02.2025)

Supreme Court while hearing a matter where a minor girl victim of sexual assault married the man charged under POCSO Act, 2012 has called for suggesti.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Adolescent Girls, POCSO Cases



Calcutta HC Orders Fresh Trial in Cases Related to Murder & Possession of Illegal Weapons(14.02.2025)

Calcutta High Court while ordering fresh trial in cases related to murder & possession of illegal weapons, has stated that such matters should not be .....

Tags : Calcutta High Court, Illegal Weapons, Fresh Trial



SC: Supreme Court Summarises Principles Relating to Compassionate Appointment(17.02.2025)

The Supreme Court while setting aside Judgment of Division Bench has summarised principles relating to compassionate appointment stating that idea of .....

Tags : Supreme Court, Compassionate Appointment, Principles



Ker HC: Court is not Expected to Blindly Pass Order in Ex- Parte Proceedings(17.02.2025)

Kerala Court has held that absence of the opposite party (OP) does not exempt the court from adhering to the fundamental legal principles. The burden .....

Tags : Kerala High Court, Ex-Parte, Opposite Party



NCLAT: Even if No Reply is Given to Demand Notice, CD Not Barred from Contesting App. u/s 9(18.02.2025)

NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that Corporate Debtor cannot be barred from contesting the application filed under section 9 of IBC even if no reply wa.....

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NCLAT: Can Correct Inadvertent Typographical Errors in Orders Passed by NCLT under NCLT Rules(12.05.2025)

NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that correction of inadvertent typographical errors in the orders passed by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) ca.....

Tags : NCLAT New Delhi, Typographical Errors, Rule 154



Formulation of an Adjudicatory Board for Major Ports notified(19.01.2023)

The Major Port Authorities Act, 2021 came into force on 03.11.2021. Section 54 of the Act envisages constitution of an Adjudicatory Board which is to .....

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Amendments in Para 2.79A of Handbook of Procedures for issue of export authorization for "Stock and Sale" of SCOMET items(17.01.2023)

In exercise of the powers conferred under Paragraph 1.03 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-20, the Director General of Foreign Trade, hereby makes ame.....

Tags : Amendments, Procedures, Export authorization



Lending and Deposit Rates of Scheduled Commercial Banks-March 2024(28.03.2024)

Data on lending and deposit rates of scheduled commercial banks (SCBs) (excluding regional rural banks and small finance banks) received during the mo.....

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Import of High risk food products at specific ports(08.02.2023)

1. Reference is drawn to Board's Instruction No. 31/2022 dated 14.11.2022 relating to the restriction on the entry of Food Items only through specific.....

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Performance Audit Report No. 14 of 2022 "Sabka Vishwas (Legacy Dispute Resolution) Scheme (SVLDRS) 2019" of C&AG of India (Indirect Taxes-GST, Central Excise & Service Tax)(06.02.2023)

1. The Performance Audit Report No. 14 of 2022 "Sabka Vishwas (Legacy Dispute Resolution) Scheme (SVLDRS) 2019" of C&AG of India (Indirect Taxes-GST, .....

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Director General of Foreign Trade notifies procedures for registration of import consignments under Melon Seeds Import Monitoring System(09.04.2024)

1.In exercise of powers conferred under Paragraph 1.03 and 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023, as amended from time to time, and in reference.....

Tags : Procedures, Registration, Import consignments



Government extends deadline for submission of R&D Proposals under National Green Hydrogen Mission(09.04.2024)

The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, Government of India has issued Guidelines for implementation of R&D Scheme under the National Green Hydrogen M.....

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SC: Point-Based Assessment for Senior Designations to be Discontinued(13.05.2025)

Supreme Court has directed that point-based assessment by the Permanent Committee for the purpose of senior designations shall not be implemented by t.....

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NCLT Delhi: Can’t Adjust Payment Made for Specific Invoice Against Back Dated Invoices(13.05.2025)

NCLT New Delhi bench has held that if a Corporate Debtor makes a payment against a specific invoice raised by the Operational Creditor then such payme.....

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SC: Use of Volume-Based Rebates Does Not Constitute Abuse of Dominant Position(14.05.2025)

Supreme Court while dismissing Competition Commission of India’s plea challenging a glass manufacturing company's use of volume-based (target) rebates.....

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Delhi HC: Conditional Order Must be Complied with Strictly(16.05.2025)

Delhi HC while refusing to interefere in Sessions Court’s order forfeiting the fixed deposit of accused for failing to comply with conditions, has sta.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Sessions Court, Deposit of Accused



SC: Non-Compliance with Terms of Advertis. Bound to Trigger Consequence of Candidate’s Rejection(19.05.2025)

Supreme Court has observed that non-compliance with the terms of the advertisement/notification is bound to trigger adverse consequences of rejection .....

Tags : Supreme Court, Candidate’s Rejection, Appointing Authority



All HC: Visa and Citizenship Claim to be Decided on Merits & not on Negative Report of DM(22.01.2024)

Allahabad High Court has held that claim for visa and citizenship cannot be decided by a negative report of the District Magistrate (DM). It has to be.....

Tags : Allahabad High Court, Competent Authority, Negative Report, District Magistrate



Expert Committee on developing GIFT IFSC as 'Global Finance and Accounting Hub' submits report to IFSCA(28.03.2024)

The Expert Committee on developing the Gujarat International Finance Tech-City International Financial Services Centre (GIFT IFSC) as 'Global Finance .....

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Central Board of Direct Taxes notifies availability of ITR functionalities on the e-filing portal from 1st April, 2024(04.04.2024)

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has facilitated taxpayers to file their Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for the Assessment Year 2024-25 (relevant t.....

Tags : Availability, ITR functionalities, E-filing portal



Circular on Standardization of the Private Placement Memorandum (PPM) Audit Report(18.04.2024)

1. In terms of Regulation 28 of SEBI (AIF) Regulations, 2012 and Clause 2.4 of SEBI Master Circular SEBI/HO/AFD/PoD1/P/CIR/2023/130 dated July 31, 202.....

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Kar. HC: Deflection From Terms of Compromise Will Lead to Re-Imposition of Conviction Order(04.03.2024)

Karnataka High Court has held that when a person has been convicted under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 and such conviction is set aside on the.....

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MP HC: When Prosecution Case Based on Police Witnesses, Their Testimonies Subject to Strict Scrutiny(07.03.2024)

While setting aside the conviction in a rioting case of 2016 where police authorities themselves were the complainants, the Madhya Pradesh High Court .....

Tags : Madhya Pradesh High Court , police witnesses



Supreme Court: Split Verdict Delivered on Appointment of Shiksha Karmis in Madhya Pradesh(08.04.2024)

Supreme Court has delivered a split verdict in a case regarding the appointment of Shiksha Karmis in Madhya Pradesh. While Justice JK Maheshwari uphel.....

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Mad. HC: Can’t Absolve Assessee of Responsibility as Registered Person to Monitor GST Portal(19.04.2024)

Madras High Court has held that an assessee cannot be absolved of the responsibility as a registered person on the Goods and Service Tax portal.

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Del. HC Directs Dept. to Remove Demands From ITBA Portal as it Fails to Comply with ITAT's Order(19.04.2024)

Delhi HC has directed the Income-tax Department to remove the demands & penalty imposed upon the Assessee from ITBA portal, refund the amount lying wi.....

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Meg. HC: POCSO Conviction Upheld, Accused and Victim had Lust and Infatuation(01.05.2024)

Meg. HC has upheld the conviction of a man under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO) and after considering that at a you.....

Tags : Meghalaya High Court, POCSO, Incarceration



RBI imposes monetary penalty on Rajdhani Nagar Sahkari Bank Limited, Lucknow(18.04.2024)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated March 30, 2024, a monetary penalty of ₹5.00 lakh (Rupees Five lakh only) on Rajdhani Na.....

Tags : Penalty, Imposition, Non-compliance



Registered Recyclers on the E-Waste EPR Portal Under E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022(16.04.2024)

MoEF&CC has notified E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022, vide notification No. GSR 801(E) dated November 02, 2022. The rules are effective from April 01.....

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Initiation of anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of "Pretilachlor in any of its form & its intermediate -2, 6-Diethyl-n-(2-propoxy ethyl) Aniline" originating in or exported from China PR(23.04.2024)

No. 6/31/2023-DGTR.--Having regard to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975, as amended from time to time and the Customs Tariff (Identification, Assessment an.....

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RBI imposes monetary penalty on The Central Co-operative Bank Limited, Bikaner, Rajasthan(29.04.2024)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated April 16, 2024, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹2.00 lakh (Rupees Two lakh only) on The Central .....

Tags : Penalty, Imposition, Non-compliance



SC: Stamp Duty Can be Imposed by State on Insurance Policies Executed Within State(02.05.2024)

Supreme Court while rejecting appeals filed by Life Insurance Corporation against a demand of stamp duty of Rs. 1.19 crore by the State, has held that.....

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All HC: Municipal Corp. to Ensure Availability of Clean Drinking Water to Residents of Lucknow(06.05.2024)

Allahabad High Court while addressing the issue of non-availability of clean drinking water in several areas of Lucknow, has directed the Lucknow Muni.....

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SC: Onus on Service Provider to Prove That Service Was Availed for Commercial Purpose(13.05.2024)

Supreme Court has observed that a service provider cannot dispute the maintainability of a consumer complaint unless the service provider proves that .....

Tags : Supreme Court, Commercial Purpose, Service Provider



Del HC: Suo Moto Case Registered from PIL Against Order Dischar. Accused Storing Child Porn Material(13.05.2024)

Del HC registered a suo moto case from a public interest litigation (PIL) that challenged an order passed by the Trial Court discharging men accused o.....

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Mad. HC: Child Needs Safe & Caring Environment While Growing up, Corporal Punishment Not a Solution(27.04.2024)

Madras High Court while hearing a plea for implementation of Guidelines for Elimination of Corporal Punishment in Schools, has observed that a child i.....

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SC: Centre Recommended to Frame Comprehensive Sentencing Policy(21.05.2024)

Supreme Court has recommended the Central Government to consider introducing a comprehensive policy, by way of getting an appropriate report from a du.....

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IREDA incorporates "IREDA Global Green Energy Finance IFSC Limited" in GIFT City, Gujarat(09.05.2024)

Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) has incorporated a wholly owned subsidiary in the International Financial Services Centre (IFS.....

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RBI imposes monetary penalty on The Bapunagar Mahila Co-operative Bank Ltd., Ahmedabad, Gujarat(16.05.2024)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated May 8, 2024, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹2.00 lakh (Rupees Two lakh only) on the Bapunagar M.....

Tags : Penalty, Imposition, Non-compliance



Reserve Bank releases deposits with Scheduled Commercial Banks - March 2024(04.06.2024)

The Reserve Bank released the web publication 'Deposits with Scheduled Commercial Banks2 - March 20243' on its 'Database on Indian Economy' portal.

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Ker. HC: Right of Accused to Seek Speedy Testing of Seized Drugs/Substances Under NDPS Rules, 2022(22.05.2024)

Ker HC has observed that accused has right to seek speedy testing of seized drugs/substances under Rule 14 of NDPS (Seizure, Storage, Sampling and Dis.....

Tags : Kerala High Court, NDPS Rules, 2022, Chemical Analysis Reports



Cal. HC: POSH Committee to Re-Consider Complaint Dismissed for Being Barred by Limitation(23.05.2024)

Cal HC has directed a POSH committee to reconsider a complaint that was dismissed by it on ground of limitation and observed that question of limitati.....

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SC: No Direction to ECI to Publish Info. Regarding Disclosure of Final Data of Voter Turnout(24.05.2024)

Supreme Court while hearing an application by the NGO Association for Democratic Reforms has refused to pass any interim order directing the Election .....

Tags : Supreme Court, Polling Stations, Election Commission of India



Allahabad HC: Police Officials Duty Bound to Produce Accused Before Court(28.05.2024)

Allahabad High Court has observed that the police authority cannot make a statement before the Court that accused persons are not traceable. It is the.....

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Delhi High Court: MCD, DDA Ordered to Frame Rules for Levying Fine on Encroachers(31.05.2024)

Delhi High Court has ordered the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to make encroachers liable for illegal enc.....

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PUC/PCN methodology in respect of anti-dumping application concerning the imports of Plastic Processing Machines from China PR & Taiwan(08.07.2024)

1. This has reference to the initiation notification no. 6/09/2024-DGTR dated 29.03.2024 vide which comments were invited from all interested parties .....

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Relaxation in submission of 'Bill of Export' as evidence of export obligation discharge for supplies made to SEZ units in case of Advance Authorisation(03.06.2024)

1. Para 4.21 (iv) of FTP specifies that the authorisation holder needs to file Bill of Export for export to SEZ unit/developer/co-developer in accorda.....

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Export of Red Sanders wood by Directorate of Revenue Intelligence - Extension of time(31.05.2021)

1. In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 read with Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development 86 Regulation) Act, 1992 and in terms of Para 1......

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RBI releases the Financial Stability Report(27.06.2024)

Today, the Reserve Bank released the 29th issue of the Financial Stability Report (FSR), which reflects the collective assessment of the Sub-Committee.....

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NHAI Unveils New Corporate Identity of National Highways Infra Trust(11.06.2024)

NHAI has unveiled a new corporate identity with the launch of a logo of its infrastructure Investment Trust, National Highways Infra Trust (NHIT). Dep.....

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Kar. HC: If Source Report Makes Out Prima Facie Case, Preliminary Enquiry Isn’t Mandatory(31.05.2024)

Karnataka High Court has observed that if a source report makes a prima facie case against the accused then preliminary enquiry is not mandatory befor.....

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Karnataka High Court: News Channel ‘Power TV’ Restrained from Broadcasting till Next Date of Hearing(27.06.2024)

Karnataka High Court has restrained news channel ‘Power TV’ operated by M/s Power Smart Media Private Limited from broadcasting till the next date of .....

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Meghalaya High Court: Bail Plea Rejected Despite Delay in Trial(14.06.2024)

Meghalaya High Court has rejected the bail plea of an accused even when there was a delay in the commencement of trial under the Protection of Childre.....

Tags : Meghalaya High Court, POCSO, Bail Plea, Gravity of Offence



Del. HC to Social Media Platforms: Remove Video Recording of Court Proceedings of Arvind Kejriwal(17.06.2024)

Delhi High Court has directed social media platforms to remove audio or video recording of court proceedings when Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal addre.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Arvind Kejriwal, Liquor Policy Scam, Enforcement Directorate



Pune Porsche Crash Case: Bom. HC Declines Urgent Relief to Minor(17.06.2024)

Bombay High Court has declined urgent relief for the minor accused in the Pune Porsche Accident case while hearing a habeas corpus petition filed by h.....

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Tripura HC: Bail Granted to HIV-Positive Accused in NDPS Case(08.07.2024)

Tripura HC has granted bail to an accused under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, who is HIV positive, on the ground that the .....

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All. HC: Extension of Benefits of Schemes for SC, STs/OBCs to BPL Card Holders is a Matter of Policy(08.07.2024)

All. HC while disposing a PIL seeking extension of benefits of Schemes meant for SC, ST, OBC and Minorities to BPL, has observed that issues raised fa.....

Tags : Allahabad High Court, Public Interest Litigation, Policy Matters



SC: People Unaware that Age of Consent for Sexual Intercourse has been Raised from 16 to 18 Years(09.07.2024)

Supreme Court while dismissing the Madhya Pradesh government’s appeal against the acquittal of the accused under the POCSO Act, has observed that awar.....

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Cal HC: Unilateral Appointment Renders Arbitrator Ineligible Even Without Further Allegation of Bias(10.07.2024)

Calcutta High Court has held that even a unilateral appointment of an Arbitrator, without any further allegation of bias, renders the Arbitrator ineli.....

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Bom. HC: While Granting Bail, Trial Court Cannot Direct Accused to Obtain Passport and Surrender it(11.07.2024)

Bombay High Court has held that while imposing the condition for grant of bail, the Trial Court does not have power to direct any person to apply for .....

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MP HC: Compassionate Appointment Can be Provided by Pvt. Institutions but without State’s Aid(01.08.2024)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that private institutions can provide compassionate appointment to individuals but it must be done without the expe.....

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MP HC: Police Officers Have to Follow Direction of Joining Music Band Practice(02.08.2024)

Madhya Pradesh High Court while hearing a matter where police constables were suspended for refusing to join Police Department's music band, has asked.....

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Raj. HC: ‘Zero Tolerance Policy’ Called Against Unqualified Proxy Teachers in Govt. Schools(02.08.2024)

Rajasthan High Court has directed Rajasthan Government to launch a campaign of zero tolerance policy against proxy teachers being illegally appointed .....

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SC: Dismissal of Employees Given Compassionate Appointment on Forged Documents, Approved(03.08.2024)

Supreme Court has upheld the dismissal of employees who were given compassionate appointment on the basis of forged documents and expressed displeasur.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Compassionate Appointment, Forged Documents



All. HC: Cheating in Government Exams Undermines Principles of Meritocracy and Equal Opportunities(05.08.2024)

All. HC has held that cheating in government exams undermines principles of meritocracy and equal opportunities, which are essential for ensuring fair.....

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Raj. HC: In Absence of Statutory Rules, Denying Appt. on Basis of Minimum Height is Discriminatory(26.07.2024)

Raj. HC while granting relief to a woman seeking appointment at post of geologist, has held that since statutory rules framed regarding recruitment in.....

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SC: NBE Files Application Seeking Postponement of NEET-PG 2025(04.06.2025)

National Board of Examination has filed an application before the Supreme Court seeking postponement of National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-P.....

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J&K HC: Mere Registration of Criminal Case Doesn’t Constitute ‘Criminal Proc.’ for Impounding Passpor(05.06.2025)

Jammu and Kashmir High Court has held that mere registration of a criminal case does not amount to proceedings for impounding passports and for procee.....

Tags : J&K High Court, Criminal Case, Impounding Passport



Madras HC: Certification of an Entire Film Cannot be Denied Without Specifying the Objections(05.06.2025)

Madras High Court has observed that the certification of an entire film cannot be denied without specifying the objectionable portions and expect a fi.....

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Cal. HC: Municipal Corp. to File Proper Report Regarding the State of Kolkata's La Martiniere School(06.06.2025)

Calcutta High Court after taking note of partially collapsed building at Kolkata's La Martiniere for Boys school, has directed Kolkata Municipal Corpo.....

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Delhi HC: Incumbent Upon Prosecution to Establish that Victim's Age Was Less Than 18 Years(06.06.2025)

Delhi HC while granting relief to a POCSO convict, has observed that it is incumbent upon the prosecution to establish that the victim's age was less .....

Tags : Delhi High Court, POCSO Convict, Victim's Age



Ori. HC: Fact-Finding Inquiry Makes it Permissible to Not Give Opportunity of Hearing to Employee(08.10.2024)

Ori. HC while differentiating between fact finding inquiry & disciplinary inquiry, has held that the very nature of fact-finding inquiry makes it perm.....

Tags : Orissa High Court, Fact-Finding Inquiry, Opportunity of Hearing



SC: Court Must Apply Mind before Deciding Whether Proceeding Should be Quashed or Not(16.10.2024)

Supreme Court has held that the Court must apply its mind to the materials submitted in support of police report before taking a call whether the FIR .....

Tags : Supreme Court, Police Report, Consequential Proceedings



Kerala HC: Person Exhibiting Naked Body to Child Would Attract POCSO Act(16.10.2024)

Kerala High Court has stated that when a person exhibits naked body to a child, the same is an act intending to commit sexual harassment upon a child .....

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SC: Corp. Charging Royalty Can’t be Interfered With as there is no Question of Royalty Being Tax(17.10.2024)

SC has stated that Municipal Corporation's power to charge royalty from the advertising companies cannot be interfered with on the ground that the sam.....

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NCLAT: Amount Belonging to Corpo. Debtor Can be Recovered by Liquidator by Filing Application u/s 60(02.12.2024)

NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that amount belonging to the Corporate Debtor can be recovered by Liquidator by filing an application under Section 60(.....

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SC Refuses to Relax GRAP-IV Restriction in National Capital(03.12.2024)

The Supreme Court has refused to relax the restrictions under the Graded Action Response Plan (GRAP) Stage-IV imposed in Delhi to tackle air pollution.....

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Raj. HC: Candidate's rejection merely because he suffered disability below the minimum degree illegal(03.12.2024)

The Rajasthan HC while imposing cost on Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited for rejecting the candidature of a person with disability has observed.....

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Supreme Court Issues Directions for Effective Compliance of POSH Act, 2013(04.12.2024)

Supreme Court after observing serious lapses in the implementation of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) .....

Tags : Supreme Court, POSH Act, Guidelines



SC: Police Verification Report of Selected Candidates Must be filed within 6 Months of Appointment(09.12.2024)

SC has directed that the police officials of all the States to complete the enquiry and file report as regards the character, antecedents, nationality.....

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J&K HC: Cannot Disengage SPOs without Following Due Process(17.03.2025)

J&K HC has observed that Special Police Officers (SPOs) cannot be disengaged from service without being provided a reasonable opportunity to show caus.....

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Supreme Court: All the Sports Associations are Ailing Bodies(18.03.2025)

Supreme Court while hearing a plea moved by Maharashtra Wrestling Association, has remarked that all the sports associations in India are ailing bodie.....

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Bombay HC Asks Maharashtra Government if Bombay Police Act Can be Amended(16.01.2025)

Bombay High Court has asked the Maharashtra Government if it can consider amendment of Bombay Police Act, 1951 and also the Mumbai Municipal Corporati.....

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Ker. HC: Complainant Filing Several FIRs against Accused on Same Grounds Violates Fundamental Rights(16.01.2025)

Kerala High Court has observed that registration of multiple first information reports by the same complainant against the same accused for same alleg.....

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MP HC: No Prohibition on Issuance of Passport without Father’s Consent(17.01.2025)

MP High Court has held that there is no prohibition in the Passport Rules that without any consent of the father, passport cannot be issued to minor c.....

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NCLAT: If No Lease Deed is Shown by 3rd Party, Machinery Hypothecated by CD Remains Its Asset(18.02.2025)

NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that if no lease deed is shown under which third party is claiming to be the owner of the machinery hypothecated by Cor.....

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SC: Can Relax Requirement of Preliminary Inquiry if FIR Based on Detailed Source Report(10.04.2025)

SC has observed that in matters of corruption a preliminary enquiry although desirable, is not mandatory. In case where a superior officer, based on s.....

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J&K HC: Feasibility or Viability of Infrastructural Project by Government Cannot Be Looked Into by Co(10.04.2025)

J&K HC has held that this Court is not equipped to decide upon viability & feasibility of infrastructural project by the government. Whether the propo.....

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Bombay HC Denies to Stay on Demolition of Building near Airport(21.09.2016)

Bombay HC has denied to stay its order directing demolition of the top three floors of a residential building near the international airport here due .....

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Punjab & Haryana HC Raps Airport Authorities for Poor Facilities(23.09.2016)

Punjab and Haryana HC has directed a team of advocates to carry out an inspection of the airport on Sunday and submit a report on Oct. 5 over poor fac.....

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Bombay HC: Maintain Restraint While Commenting on Women(23.09.2016)

Bombay HC has observed that politicians should maintain decorum and self-restraint while making speeches or comments on women.

Tags : Bombay HC, politicians



Bombay HC: Take Immediate Steps to Control Waterlogging(23.09.2016)

Bombay HC has directed Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority to jointly take immediate measures .....

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Madras HC to AIIMS: Depute Doctor for Post-Mortem of Murder(23.09.2016)

Madras HC has directed AIIMS, Delhi to depute a doctor on or before September 27, for postmortem of P Ramkumar, the sole accused in the murder of a wo.....

Tags : Madras HC , Post-Mortem , P Ramkumar



CIC: Inquire Fake Birth Certificates Racket in NDMC(26.09.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has ordered inquiry into "gross irregularities" in issuance of fake birth certificates by North Delhi Municipal C.....

Tags : Central Information Commission, North Delhi Municipal Corporation , Fake Birth Certificates



SEBI Permits FPIs Direct Access to Corporate Bonds(26.09.2016)

Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has allowed Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPI) to trade directly in corporate bonds without needing any broke.....

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Supreme Court Gives RBI One Week to Reply on Bad Loans Report(18.07.2017)

Supreme Court has granted one week’s time to Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to respond to a report of a committee appointed to deal with bad loans with b.....

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Delhi HC Agrees to Maintain Confidentiality of Ex- Ranbaxy Promoters in Daiichi Case(04.10.2016)

Delhi HC has allowed application seeking confidentiality of asset declaration made by Malvinder Singh & Shivinder Singh, Ex-Ranbaxy promoters and othe.....

Tags : Delhi HC , Rs. 2562 crore Singapore arbitration award, Ex- Ranbaxy Promoters



Gujarat HC Notices State Government over Petition Seeking Thangadh Police Investigation Report(05.10.2016)

Gujarat HC has issued notice to State Government on a petition filed by father of one of three Dalit youths killed in Thangadh police firing in 2012 s.....

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RBI Releases Fourth Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2016-17(05.10.2016)

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released Fourth Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2016-17 and cut down Repo Rate by 25 Bps to 6.25%.

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#Selection & Appointment: SC Says 'Procedure Prescribed by Executive Valid If It Not in Conflict'(02.08.2017)

Supreme Court has held that in matter of selection and appointment, instructions pertaining to procedure of selection can be provided by Executive as .....

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#Court Reporting: Delhi High Court Forms Panel to Frame Guidelines(02.08.2017)

Delhi High Court has constituted a committee to examine and make recommendations regarding “how court proceedings ought to be covered in media in the .....

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#RBI Monetary Policy: Repo Rate, Reverse Repo Cut by 25 bps(02.08.2017)

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reduced its repo rate by 25 bps to 6% and the reverse repo rate by 25 bps to 5.75%.

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Supreme Court Asks UoI To Revisit National Mineral Policy(03.08.2017)

Supreme Court has asked Central government to revisit National Mineral Policy, 2008, and announce a fresh and more effective, meaningful and implement.....

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Bombay High Court Asks 'Are Transfers Adequate for Erring Traffic Cops?'(03.08.2017)

Bombay High Court has asked senior traffic police officials to discuss and inform the court if transferring officers, who take bribes from motorists, .....

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Supreme Court Rules 'NOTA to be Part of Rajya Sabha Polls'(03.08.2017)

Supreme Court has refused to stay Election Commission’s notification allowing NOTA in upcoming Rajya Sabha elections on August 8 in Gujarat.

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Supreme Court Gives Nod to New Outdoor Advertisement Policy in Delhi(04.08.2017)

Supreme Court has accepted Environment Pollution Authority's new outdoor advertisement policy aimed at curbing illegal hoardings and giving Delhi an a.....

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Delhi High Court: “Rules of Game Cannot be Changed After Game is Over”(04.08.2017)

Delhi High Court has reiterated the settled position of law that selection criteria cannot be changed after admission process is over, while hearing p.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.



Bombay HC to BMC: How Many Lives Will Potholes Take?(04.08.2017)

Bombay High Court, while appointing Nodal Officers Statewide for citizens to get complaints about potholes solved, has lambasted BMC, asking how many .....

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Bombay HC to AAI: Don't Adopt a 'Dekha Jayega' Attitude With Regards to Airport Security(04.08.2017)

Bombay High Court has rebuked Airports Authority of India for taking a serious issue like security at Mumbai airport and its surroundings 'very casual.....

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Supreme Court: No Vehicle Insurance Without Pollution Certificate(10.08.2017)

Supreme Court has ruled that motorists who don’t have a valid pollution certificate will henceforth not be able to renew insurance of their vehicles.

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Bombay HC Directs Municipal Corporation to Complete Road Repairing Work(26.10.2016)

Bombay High Court has directed Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) to complete the task of completing road repairs and filling up potholes .....

Tags : Bombay High Court, Greater Mumbai, potholes, road repairs



Delhi HC Directs Traffic Police, ED to Impound E-Rickshaws without Registration(26.10.2016)

Delhi High Court has directed Traffic Police and Enforcement Department (ED) of Delhi government to impound or seize all e-rickshaws plying in Nationa.....

Tags : Delhi High Court , e-rickshaws, Traffic Police, Enforcement Department



Supreme Court Asks Internet Giants to Furnish Info on Child Porn(05.09.2017)

Supreme Court has asked Google, Yahoo, Facebook and WhatsApp to furnish information on complaints it had received from India regarding objectionable c.....

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Delhi High Court: Defacing Delhi for DUSU Polls Warrants Action(06.09.2017)

Delhi High Court has issued notices to Vice-Chancellor of Delhi University, NDMC, SDMC, Delhi police and DMRC over the extent of defacement caused by .....

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SC Asks WhatsApp, FB: How Much Do You Share with Third Parties?(07.09.2017)

Supreme Court has directed instant messaging platform WhatsApp and social media giant Facebook to file affidavits stating what user data they shared w.....

Tags : Supreme Court, WhatsApp, privacy policy



Supreme Court: Disclose Info About Inquiries Against MPs Who Amassed DA(07.09.2017)

Supreme Court has directed Central Government to file a fresh affidavit with information about the results of inquiry by Central Board of Direct Taxes.....

Tags : Supreme Court, disproportionate assets



Delhi High Court Issues Notices to Candidates Over Defacing Delhi for DUSU Polls(12.09.2017)

Delhi High Court has issued show cause notice to all candidates in the fray over a PIL showing how the campaign had left Delhi and its public property.....

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SC Asks Government: Are You Waiting for People to Die in a Polluted National Capital?(11.11.2016)

Supreme Court has asked Government and Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) whether they intend to just sit back and watch people gasp for breath an.....

Tags : Supreme Court, National Capital, Air pollution



Supreme Court Notices Actor Salman Khan over Chinkara Poaching Case(11.11.2016)

Supreme Court has admitted appeal filed by Rajasthan Government challenging acquittal of Bollywood actor Salman Khan in a case of Chinkara Poaching in.....

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Delhi HC: Air Pollution is Capital Punishment for Delhiites(14.11.2016)

Delhi High Court, while calling air pollution “capital punishment killing Delhiites for no fault”, has said that 20 million people were losing 60 mill.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, capital punishment, Air Pollution, Delhiites



Political Funding Law: Supreme Court Seeks Centre, Election Commission's Response(04.10.2017)

Supreme Court while hearing PIL challenging the recent changes in laws on funding of political parties and alleging that they legitimise electoral cor.....

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Bombay HC Constantly Following or Watching Child With Bad Intention Is Offence Under POCSO Act(04.10.2017)

Bombay HC has ruled that if a person with sexual intent repeatedly or constantly follows or watches or contacts a child either directly or through oth.....

Tags : Bombay HC , Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act



RBI Leaves Repo Rate Unchanged; Cuts GVA Growth Estimate to 6.7%(05.10.2017)

The six-member Monetary Policy Committee of Reserve Bank of India, headed by Governor Urjit Patel has left the short-term lending rate, also known as .....

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National Green Tribunal Orders Bhopal Municipal Corporation for Demarcation of Abattoir Land(06.10.2017)

National Green Tribunal has directed Bhopal Municipal Corporation to demarcate the land provided by State Government for construction of new slaughter.....

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Supreme Court: No Exemption for High Court Judges from Re-embarkation Security Checks at Airports(15.12.2016)

Supreme Court has held that Judiciary should not enter domain of Executive to direct it to include Chief Justices and Judges of High Courts in list of.....

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Delhi HC Directs Authorities to Map Areas that are ‘Leading Polluters’(16.12.2016)

Delhi High Court has directed authorities concerned to map areas in National Capital that are leading polluters of environment.

Tags : Delhi High Court, leading polluters



Delhi HC Reserves Judgment over Virbhadra Singh in Disproportionate Assets Case(16.12.2016)

Delhi High Court has reserved its verdict on plea of Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh and his wife Pratibha Singh, seeking quashing of .....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Virbhadra Singh, disproportionate assets



Effective date for deposits under the Special Deposit Scheme for Non-Government Provident, Superannuation and Gratuity Funds, announced in the Ministry of Finance(10.06.2024)

It is hereby notified that the deposits made under the Special Deposit Scheme for Non-Government Provident, Superannuation and Gratuity Funds, announc.....

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Harmonisation of Chapters 40 to 98 of Schedule-II (Export Policy) to ITC(HS) codes(02.08.2024)

1. DGFT is in the process of harmonising the extant Schedule-II (Export Policy) to the 8-digit ITC(HS) codes, in lieu of the description-based Export .....

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GST collections and other relevant data will henceforth be available on the GST Portal(01.08.2024)

The monthly data regarding the Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections (gross and net) and IGST settlement state wise for the month of July, 2024 has.....

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Implementation of Yellow Peas Import Monitoring System(13.12.2023)

In exercise of powers conferred under Paragraph 1.03 and 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023, as amended from time to time, and in reference t.....

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Supreme Court Slams BJP Spokesperson for Filing Multiple PILs(16.12.2016)

Supreme Court has slammed a BJP Spokesperson for filing multiple Public Interest litigations (PILs), and asked him if "BJP is financing you to do poli.....

Tags : Supreme Court, BJP Spokesperson, political activism



Bombay HC Directs State to Return ‘Unlawfully’ Taken Room(19.12.2016)

Bombay High Court has directed State to return a room it unlawfully took possession of in barracks at Nariman Point next to BJP State Headquarters.

Tags : Bombay High Court, Nariman Point



Union Government: Deposits Above Rs 5,000 in Scrapped Currencies Allowed Once Per Account Till Dec 30(19.12.2016)

Central Government has said that deposits totaling more than Rs 5,000 in scrapped Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes can be made only once per account until De.....

Tags : Central Government, Demonetisation, deposits, Rs 500, Rs 1,000, December 30



Supreme Court Notice on Arbitrary Police Curbs on Protests in Central Delhi(05.12.2017)

Supreme Court has issued notices on a petition challenging the powers of police to arbitrarily curb protests in the heart of Delhi by imposing Section.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Police, Protests



Madras HC Slams CMDA & Chennai Corporation over Inaction against Unauthorized Construction(04.11.2016)

Madras High Court has lambasted Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) and Chennai Corporation for their lackadaisical attitude in taking a.....

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NGT Directs Pollution Control Boards to Control & Curb Air Pollution in Delhi(04.11.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT), while taking cognizance of alarming air quality in Delhi, has asked Central Pollution Control Board and Delhi Pollution.....

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Should Live Reporting & Live Tweeting of Court Proceedings Be Allowed? Delhi HC Invites Suggestions(20.09.2017)

Delhi High Court has issued a public notice inviting suggestions from the general public on media reporting of Court matters, including whether real-t.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Live Reporting



NGT Raps Environment and Forests Ministry Over Emission Standards for Thermal Power Plants(25.09.2017)

National Green Tribunal has rapped the Ministry of Environment and Forests for not abiding by its directions on implementation of a notification on ai.....

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NGT Raps Delhi Government for Delay in Report in the case of Millennium Bus Depot Site(25.09.2017)

National Green Tribunal has rapped the Delhi Government over its failure to file a compliance report with regard to the Supreme Court order on changin.....

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GST: Government Exempts Skimmed Milk Powder or Concentrated Milk(26.09.2017)

Central Government has exempted skimmed milk powder or concentrated milk from the ambit of Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime.

Tags : Goods and Services Tax, Exemption, skimmed milk powder, concentrated milk



Kerala High Court Seeks Police Report on ‘torture’ at Yoga Centre(27.09.2017)

Kerala High Court has asked police to furnish a probe report on the alleged torture of a woman at a yoga centre near Kochi, which has been engaged in .....

Tags : Kerala High Court, Police report, Yoga centre



Delhi HC Seeks Centre’s Reply on Jindal’s Plea for Refund of Additional Levy in Coal Auction(23.11.2016)

Delhi High Court has sought Centre's response on a plea filed by Jindal Power Limited for refund of over Rs 1,185 crore, paid by company as an additio.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Jindal Power, Coal Mines Act



Madras HC Sets Aside Order Removing Leader of Opposition’s PA(24.11.2016)

Madras High Court has set aside an order of Assembly Secretary removing a Deputy Secretary-level officer who was appointed as Special Personal Assista.....

Tags : Madras High Court, Assembly Secretary, Personal Assistant, Leader of Opposition



Bombay HC Asks State to Disclose State-Wise List of People with Police Protection(24.11.2016)

Bombay High Court has criticized Maharashtra Government for failing to take effective steps to recover government dues from people, to whom police pro.....

Tags : Bombay High Court, government dues, police protection



Delhi HC Seeks Centre’s Reply Over MPs, MLAs Participation in Poll Campaigns(24.11.2016)

Delhi High Court has sought Centre’s response on a plea that sitting Members of Parliament and Legislative Assemblies should not participate in poll c.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, poll campaigns



Delhi HC Refuses to Interfere with Sambit Patra’s Appointment as ONGC Director(07.11.2017)

Delhi High Court has refused to interfere with the appointment of BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra as an independent director on the board of th.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Sambit Patra, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation



NGT Bans Construction Work In Delhi & NCR(10.11.2017)

National Green Tribunal has banned all construction activities in Delhi and NCR, while directing all agencies concerned to encourage public transport,.....

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Can't Ignore Air Pollution in Delhi, Says Supreme Court(13.11.2017)

Supreme Court has agreed to hold an urgent hearing on rising air pollution in Delhi, saying the problem cannot be ignored.

Tags : Supreme Court, Pollution, Delhi-NCR



Punjab and Haryana High Court Directs State to Make Public Waiting List of Qualified ETTs(07.12.2016)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed Punjab Government to put the waiting list of qualified Elementary Trained Teachers (ETTs) against vacant po.....

Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, Elementary Trained Teachers, vacant posts



RBI Releases Fifth Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2016-17; Kept Repo Rate Unchanged(07.12.2016)

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released Fifth Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2016-17 wherein it has kept Repo rate unchanged at 6.25 percent, .....

Tags : Reserve Bank of India , Monetary Policy, Reverse Repo, Repo rate



Kerala HC Rejects Plea Seeking Re-postmortem of Maoists Killed in Encounter(08.12.2016)

Kerala High Court has rejected a plea for re-postmortem of bodies of two Maoists killed, allegedly in an encounter in Nilambur forests in Malappuram.

Tags : Kerala HC, Re-postmortem, Maoists



SC Grants Relief to Discoms Over Payment of Dues to Reliance Group’s Sasan Power(09.12.2016)

Supreme Court while granting relief to several discoms has set aside Appellate Tribunal for Electricity order that allowed Sasan Power Ltd to recover .....

Tags : Supreme court, APTEL, sasan power



Delhi HC: Transfer of Hospitals Under Employees State Insurance Corporation To State Govt. Illegal(23.10.2017)

Delhi High Court has declared as “illegal” the transfer of hospitals and medical colleges under Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) to State.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Employees State Insurance Corporation



LCI 273rd Report: Law Panel Moots Life Term for Torture(31.10.2017)

Law Commission of India in it’s 273rd Report recommended the implementation of ‘United Nations Convention against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman and.....

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Supreme Court Seeks Data on Conviction of Politicians in Criminal Cases(01.11.2017)

Supreme Court has sought to know the rate of conviction of politicians in criminal cases and asked whether its direction to complete trial against the.....

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Delhi High Court Suggests Pollution Check of Vehicles on Delhi Roads(14.11.2017)

Delhi High Court has asked Traffic police and the transport department of AAP Government to check whether vehicles on Delhi roads were compliant with .....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Pollution



National Green Tribunal Rejects Odd-Even Exemption Sought By Delhi Government(14.11.2017)

National Green Tribunal, while rejecting the Delhi government's request to make an exception for women and two-wheelers, has asked why should anyone b.....

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Supreme Court Terms Delhi Smog Life-Threatening(15.11.2017)

Supreme Court has sought the response of Centre and the Governments of Punjab, Delhi and Haryana on measures taken to counter smog and pollution choki.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Delhi Air Pollution



Delhi High Court to AAP Govt: Procure Buses for Delhi on ‘War-Footing’(15.11.2017)

Delhi High Court has termed the need for more buses in the city a “grave urgency” and said the AAP government needed to address it on a “war-footing”.

Tags : Delhi High Court, Delhi Air Pollution



Bombay High Court: Tribal Population Neglected Completely(16.11.2017)

Bombay High Court, while taking serious note of the tribal population being "neglected" for too long by authorities in Maharashtra, has directed that .....

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Madras High Court: Identity Cards Must To Enter Pondicherry University(16.11.2017)

Madras High Court has made it clear that those wishing to enter the Pondicherry University campus should show the identity card and anybody refusing t.....

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Supreme Court: Why Not Use Battery-Run Vehicles to Curb Pollution?(20.11.2017)

Supreme Court has asked why battery and solar energy-run vehicles were not being manufactured in the country on a large scale to replace petrol/diesel.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Pollution



Gujarat HC Rejects Plea For Permitting Poker And Rummy At Club(21.11.2017)

Gujarat High Court has turned down a petition demanding that the games of Poker and Rummy be permitted at a city club.

Tags : Gujarat HC, Poker, Rummy



Delhi Cab Driver Arrested for Trying to Abduct Woman Judge(29.11.2017)

Delhi Cab Driver Arrested for Trying to Abduct Woman Judge

Tags : The judge, in her complaint, told the police that instead of taking her to the Karkardooma Court, the driver started driving towards Hapur on the NH-24 on Monday, police said.



Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Against Rakesh Asthana's Appointment as CBI Special Director(29.11.2017)

Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Against Rakesh Asthana's Appointment as CBI Special Director

Tags : The Centre had opposed the plea, saying Asthana had an outstanding career and had supervised over 40 high-profile cases like coal scam, AugustaWestland scam, black money and money laundering cases.



Supreme Court Allows Centre to Withdraw Force from Darjeeling Hills(29.11.2017)

Supreme Court Allows Centre to Withdraw Force from Darjeeling Hills

Tags : A bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices A M Khanwilkar and D Y Chandrachud agreed to the Centre's plea to relocate half of the remaining paramilitary forces from the state's strife-torn districts to the poll-bound state.



Hypnotic Counselling, Neuro-linguistic Programming Used to Entice Women: NIA in Love Jihad Case(29.11.2017)

Hypnotic Counselling, Neuro-linguistic Programming Used to Entice Women: NIA in Love Jihad Case

Tags : In its fresh report submitted in the Supreme Court in the Kerala Love Jihad case, the NIA, according to sources, has underlined that hypnotic counselling is a technique employed by certain people belonging to particular groups.



Modi Suggests Installing of 'Justice Clocks' in Court Premises(29.11.2017)

Modi Suggests Installing of 'Justice Clocks' in Court Premises

Tags : Addressing a gathering at a National Law Day event in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday suggested installing of "justice clocks" at various court premises to encourage competition among judges in disposing off cases.



Love Jihad Case: NIA to Maintain Before SC 'Indoctrination' a Pattern in Kerala(29.11.2017)

Love Jihad Case: NIA to Maintain Before SC 'Indoctrination' a Pattern in Kerala

Tags : The NIA, in its report to the Supreme Court, is likely to maintain that Islamic indoctrination leading to marriages is a pattern in Kerala.



Madras High Court Seeks Jayalalithaa's Fingerprint Details From Bengaluru Jail(29.11.2017)

Madras High Court Seeks Jayalalithaa's Fingerprint Details From Bengaluru Jail

Tags : The matter relates to a petition filed by P Saravanan, DMK candidate for the November 2016 Thirupparankundram Assembly bypoll, challenging the election of AIADMK's A K Bose.



NGT Directs AAP Govt to Pay Salaries to Sanitation Workers(13.01.2017)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Delhi Government to pay salaries to sanitation workers of East Delhi Municipal Corporation(EDMC) without "d.....

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Supreme Court Directs Delhi Govt to Drive Out DTC Buses Parked at Millennium Depot(16.01.2017)

Supreme Court has ordered Delhi Government to drive out by February 4 the last of Delhi Transport Corporation's 320 cluster buses parked at Millennium.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Delhi Transport Corporation, Millennium Bus Depot



Calcutta HC Seeks Cops Fitness Report From State Govt(16.01.2017)

Calcutta High Court has asked State Government to prepare and submit a report on 'physical and mental fitness' of Kolkata policemen.

Tags : Calcutta High Court, Kolkata policemen, Fitness Report



Bombay HC Gives 120 Days to State For Raising Police Cell to Check Illegal Construction(17.01.2017)

Bombay High Court, while expressing its displeasure at the fact that over 400 illegal buildings have come up in Navi Mumbai since its July 2015 order .....

Tags : Bombay High Court, Illegal Construction, Special Police Cell



Supreme Court: Job Can Be Denied Despite Acquittal to Police Aspirants With Criminal Antecedents(09.01.2018)

Supreme Court has upheld rejection of candidature of Police aspirants on the ground that they had criminal antecedents, despite the fact that they had.....

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Uttarakhand High Court Asks State Government to Abolish Revenue Police System(15.01.2018)

Uttarakhand High Court has ordered the State Government to abolish the “century old practice” of revenue police system which is unique to the hill are.....

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Delhi High Court: Seeking Asylum Abroad Cannot Be Reason For Denying Passport(15.01.2018)

Delhi High Court has said that Authorities cannot deny passport to an Indian citizen merely because he or she has applied for asylum in a foreign coun.....

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Supreme Court: Officer's 'Annual Confidential Report' Forms Part of His 'Service Record'(03.02.2017)

Supreme Court has held that Annual Confidential Report (ACR) of an officer forms a part of his ‘service record’ and that the same could not be ignored.....

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Madras HC Junks Plea to Detain Vessels in Chennai Oil Spill Case(06.02.2017)

Madras HC, while wondering under what law could Court order detention of two ships that collided off Ennore Port resulting in a major oil spill into t.....

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Karnataka HC Expresses Concern Over Shortage of Women in Police Force(06.02.2017)

Karnataka High Court, while observing that number of women in State Police Force is not enough to deal with crimes against women, who constitute about.....

Tags : Karnataka High Court, Women, Police Force



Bombay HC Directs Cops to Recover Security Dues From Political Parties(06.02.2017)

Bombay High Court has said Police Department should recover dues from political parties concerned, if their functionaries, to whom police protection i.....

Tags : Bombay High Court, Political Parties, Security Dues



Supreme Court: Delhi Shouldn't Become a Model for Other Cities(06.02.2018)

Supreme Court, while hearing a PIL relating to solid waste man-management plan across the states, has observed that it does not want Delhi to become a.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Pollution



RBI Leaves Repo Rate Unchanged at 6%, Reverse Repo Rate Stays at 5.75%(07.02.2018)

Reserve Bank of India has kept the repo rate unchanged at 6%. The reverse repo rate remains unchanged at 5.75%

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Supreme Court Restores Appointment Rules of Tribunal Members(12.02.2018)

Supreme Court has said that appointments to all the tribunals, for now, would be made as per the earlier rules with its distinct say in such appointme.....

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SC Seeks Centre's Response on Extending Lodha Suggestions For Other Sports Bodies(24.01.2017)

Supreme Court has sought response from Centre on a petition seeking to form a Lodha Panel-like committee, in order to look into irregularities in othe.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Lodha Panel, Sports Bodies



Supreme Court Seeks Status Report on Vacancies in Police Services(24.01.2017)

Supreme Court has directed Home Secretaries of all states to file affidavits giving details of vacancies in police services at all levels.

Tags : Supreme Court, Home Secretaries, police services



Delhi HC Dismisses Jindal’s Plea For Dumping Fly Ash into Chhattisgarh Mine(25.01.2017)

Delhi High Court has dismissed a plea by Jindal Steel and Power Ltd (JSPL) seeking permission to continue dumping of fly ash into Gare Palma IV/I mine.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Jindal Steel and Power Ltd, Fly Ash



Appointments to Public Bodies Must Be Based on Talent: Bombay High Court(23.01.2018)

Bombay High Court, while observing that appointments to all public bodies must solely be based on “talent”, has denied relief to a group of lower cadr.....

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Supreme Court: Don't Confine Air Pollution Issue To Delhi, Look Nationwide(29.01.2018)

Supreme Court has asked the Centre to look into the problem of air pollution on a nationwide basis and not confine it to Delhi-NCR only, saying report.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Air Pollution



Madras High Court: Inability to Pay Pre-Deposit No Ground to Invoke Writ Jurisdiction(31.01.2018)

Madras High Court has held that inability to pay pre-deposit of 7.5% before the Commissioner (Appeals) cannot be a fit ground for invoking writ jurisd.....

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Form INC-1 No More Valid, MCA Advises to Use RUN / SPICe Form for Company Incorporation(31.01.2018)

Ministry of Corporate Affairs has announced that the Form INC-1 for which no incorporation forms were filed before 17th January has been expired. The .....

Tags : Company Incorporation



RBI Releases Fifth Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement, Maintains Status Quo on Repo Rate(08.02.2017)

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued its sixth Bi-monthly Policy Statement for the year, wherein Apex Bank decided to hold on to repo rate at 6.25 p.....

Tags : Reserve Bank of India, Bi-monthly Policy Statement, repo rate



Madras HC Seeks Centre Explanation Over TN Drought Relief Fund(09.02.2017)

Madras High Court has directed Centre to explain by March 9 steps it had taken with respect to a plea made by State government to sanction ?39,565 cro.....

Tags : Madras High Court, National Disaster Response Fund, Tamil Nadu



Gujarat HC Notices State Over Denial of License to Run Poker Club(09.02.2017)

Gujarat High Court has issued notice to State Government on a petition filed by a poker club after it was denied clearance by Surat police on ground t.....

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Delhi High Court: Lay Down Norms for Regular Medical Check Up of Drivers(20.02.2018)

Delhi High Court, concerned over lack of fitness tests of drivers in Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) from induction till the age of 55 years, has d.....

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Bombay High Court Says BMC’s Rooftop Policy Will be Scrutinised(20.02.2018)

Bombay High Court has said that rooftop policy passed by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) needs to reconsidered and should be put into imp.....

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Madras HC Rejects PIL Seeking Re-postmortem on 5 TN Woodcutters(21.02.2018)

Madras High Court has refused to entertain a PIL seeking re-postmortem of five woodcutters, saying the case fell under the jurisdiction of the Andhra .....

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Bombay High Court: Conditions Not Met, Stop Navi Mumbai Airport Work(22.02.2018)

Bombay High Court has issued notice to the Centre and the Maharashtra government and sought their response to a PIL challenging the environment cleara.....

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CIC Rejects Plea Seeking Details of PM Modi’s Passport Application(06.03.2017)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has upheld CPIO’s refusal to provide to an RTI applicant copies of applications submitted by Prime Minister Naren.....

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Delhi HC: Health Insurance Claims cannot be Rejected on Broad Definition of Genetic Disorders(27.02.2018)

Delhi HC has held that it was illegal for health insurance policies to exclude genetic disorders from their scope of coverage.

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Delhi High Court: Appointment on Compassionate Grounds is Not a Vested Right(05.03.2018)

Delhi High Court has held that appointment on compassionate grounds is not a “vested right” which can be exercised despite a long period of time havin.....

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Delhi High Court: Appointment on Compassionate Grounds is Not a Vested Right(05.03.2018)

Delhi High Court has held that appointment on compassionate grounds is not a “vested right” which can be exercised despite a long period of time havin.....

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Linking Aadhaar to Direct Recruitment Violates Right to Equal Opportunity: Punjab & Haryana HC(06.03.2018)

Punjab & Haryana High Court has said that linking Aadhaar Number to direct recruitment should not prima facie be a mandatory condition as it by result.....

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J&K High Court: Check Import of Polythene Right at Lakhanpur(08.03.2018)

J&K High Court has directed the government to set up a mechanism for dealing with import of polythene at Lakhanpur.

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Delay in Case Disposal Can’t Be Solely Attributed to Advocate: Karnataka High Court(08.03.2018)

Karnataka High Court has observed that the disposal of the case or delay therein cannot be solely attributed to any one advocate appearing for a litig.....

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NGT Notices Haryana Govt, CPCB, HSPCB Over Noise Pollution Plea By Resident(21.02.2017)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued notice to Environment Ministry of Haryana Government, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and Haryana Stat.....

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Supreme Court Asks Centre to Frame Policy For Rehabilitation of Cured Mental Inmates(22.02.2017)

Supreme Court has asked Centre to frame a policy on rehabilitation of mental asylum inmates considered to be cured.

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Supreme Court Suggests Govt to Convert CNG Three Wheelers Into Electric to Reduce Pollution(23.02.2017)

Supreme Court has said that Government should actively consider converting all three wheelers in National Capital Region to electric in order to reduc.....

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National Green Tribunal Asks KTPS to Shut Down Three Thermal Units For Causing Pollution(23.02.2017)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked Kolaghat Thermal Power Station (KTPS) to shut down three units for causing pollution in Kolaghat and adjoinin.....

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RBI Keeps Repo Rate Unchanged at 6%(05.04.2018)

RBI has maintained status quo on the short-term lending rate, repo rate, at 6 per cent, in its first bi-monthly policy review of 2018-19. Reverse repo.....

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Bombay High Court Disposes of PIL Filed Against Airport Authority(06.04.2018)

Bombay High Court has disposed of a PIL, filed by a lawyer, alleging that the Airport Authority India (AAI) granted permission for construction of bui.....

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Identity of Victim Under POCSO Act Must Not Be Disclosed During Probe: Sikkim HC(09.04.2018)

Sikkim High Court has observed that the Special Court under POCSO Act is also vested with the responsibility of ensuring that identity of the victim-c.....

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Supreme Court Sets Aside Aptel Ruling Allowing Compensatory Tariff to Tata Power, Adani Power(11.04.2017)

Supreme Court has set aside Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (Aptel) ruling that allowed Tata Power Ltd and Adani Power Ltd to charge compensatory t.....

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Gujarat HC: State's Prohibition Policy Has Not Yielded 'Positive Results'(12.04.2017)

Gujarat High Court, while observing that State’s Liquor prohibition policy has not yielded “positive results”, has said that either it is not effectiv.....

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Bombay HC Orders Demolition of Structures Near Airport That Violate 'Height Norms'(13.04.2017)

Bombay High Court has asked Airports Authority of India (AAI), Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation to .....

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Bombay HC Says 'No' to Environmental Massacre in Garb of Development(13.04.2017)

Bombay High Court, while observing that environment cannot be massacred in name of development, has asked Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRCL) to pro.....

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Supreme Court Calls For Collective Effort From Automobile Giants to Clean Delhi-NCR Polluted Air(17.04.2017)

Supreme Court, in a wake-up call to automobile giants to contribute their bit to curb rising pollution levels in Delhi and NCR, has said that a collec.....

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U’khand HC Tells Govt to Amend IPC, Frame Rules Under State Police Act 2007(15.05.2018)

Uttarakhand High Court has passed a string of directions, including payment of reasonable travel allowance on date of recording of statement, adequate.....

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Delhi HC Notices Centre, AAP Over Transport of Cattle(22.03.2017)

Delhi High Court has sought replies from Central and AAP Government on a public interest litigation alleging that cattle meant for slaughter were subj.....

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Supreme Court Seeks Centre’s Reply Over Plea to Bar Convicts From Politics(27.03.2017)

Supreme Court has asked Centre to respond to a petition seeking to bar convicted persons from contesting polls for life and preventing their entry int.....

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P&H High Court Directs State to Pay Rs 589.2 Crore to State Warehousing Corporation For Pension(27.03.2017)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has asked Punjab Government to pay Rs 589.2 crore to State Warehousing Corporation that has failed to clear pension dues.....

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Calcutta High Court Extends Stay on West Bengal Panchayat Polls Process(17.04.2018)

Calcutta High Court has extended by a day its stay on the West Bengal's panchayat election process.

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Bombay High Court Asks DGCA Not to Blindly Follow International Rules for A320neo Grounding(17.04.2018)

Bombay High Court has said that the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) must not "blindly" follow international guidelines on air safety but .....

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US Supreme Court Restricts Deportation of Immigrant Criminals(18.04.2018)

US Supreme Court has ruled to restrict mandatory deportation of immigrants convicted of some crimes.

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Calcutta HC: Issue Fresh Order Extending Dates For Filing Nomination For Panchayat Polls(23.04.2018)

Calcutta High Court has directed the West Bengal State Election Commission to notify fresh dates for filing of nominations for panchayat elections wh.....

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Supreme Court Seeks Govt’s Reply on Plea Against Polygamy, Nikah Halala(24.04.2018)

Supreme Court has directed the Centre to respond to a plea seeking to declare the provisions of Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) validating the practice .....

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Bombay High Court Exonerates Woman Who Tried to Kill Her Baby(03.04.2017)

Bombay High Court has struck down criminal proceedings initiated against a 26-year-old woman for attempting to kill her own infant, on the grounds tha.....

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SC Sets Up 5-judge Bench to Hear the Plea Challenging WhatsApp Privacy policy(05.04.2017)

Supreme Court has set up a 5-judge bench to hear the petition accusing WhatsApp and Facebook of privacy violation.

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Supreme Court Rejects Karnataka Government's Review Plea in Jayalalithaa DA Case(06.04.2017)

SC has refused to review its verdict in Jayalalithaa disproportionate assets case and rejected Karnataka government's plea asking the court to re-exam.....

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Supreme Court to All High Courts: Expedite Cases Under POCSO Act(02.05.2018)

Supreme Court has issued a slew of directions to ensure faster time-bound justice in all cases involving sexual offences against children under the Po.....

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Calcutta High Court Questions New Panchayat Election Date Set By Bengal Election Body(02.05.2018)

Calcutta High Court has said that the date of Bengal rural elections will be finalised by a division bench after verifying security arrangements acros.....

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Bombay High Court: Incorrect Reporting of Court Orders Affects Administration of Justice(03.05.2018)

Bombay High Court has observed that incorrect reporting of court orders affect the perception of people in the existence of the Rule of law and affect.....

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West Bengal Panchayat Poll'18: Calcutta High Court Directs SEC to Accept Online Nominations(09.05.2018)

Calcutta High court has directed the State Election Commission to accept the nominations of candidates who have filed it online.

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Supreme Court: Parliamentary Reports Can’t be Challenged in Court(10.05.2018)

Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that parliamentary reports can be used and relied upon in court but their contents cannot be challenged because it.....

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Madras HC: Independently Assess Disability & Loss of Earning Capacity(15.03.2017)

Madras High Court has ruled that percentage of disability that a person suffers in an accident and his loss of earning power cannot go together and ha.....

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Bombay HC Slams State for Incomplete Information on Noise Pollution(15.03.2017)

Bombay High Court came down heavily on State Government over incomplete data provided to it on noise pollution levels in State.

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Delhi High Court Seeks Centre's Reply on Plea for Guidelines on Police Probe Procedure(26.03.2018)

Delhi High Court has sought the Centre's reply on a plea seeking proper guidelines for the procedure of investigation to be followed by the police whe.....

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Supreme Court Refers Challenge to Polygamy, Nikah Halala to Constitution Bench(26.03.2018)

Supreme Court has referred a challenge to the practice of polygamy and nikah halala under the Muslim personal law to be heard by a Constitution bench.

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Interest Equalization Scheme (IES) on Pre and Post Shipment Rupee Export Credit(22.02.2024)

1. This is with reference to the instructions issued vide circulars No. DOR.STR.REC.93/04.02.001/2021- 22 dated March 8, 2022 and DOR.STR.REC.39/04.02.....

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Finances of Panchayati Raj Institutions(24.01.2024)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released its Report titled "Finances of Panchayati Raj Institutions". Drawing upon data on 2.58 lakh Panchayats for th.....

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Bombay High Court Raps Mumbai Police for Summoning Child Witness to Police Station(29.03.2018)

Bombay High Court has castigated the city police for summoning repeatedly a child witness to the police station for recording his statement in a case .....

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SEBI Board Strengthens Corporate Governance Norms(29.03.2018)

Securities and Exchanges Board of India (SEBI) has accepted 40 out of 80 recommendations that were suggested by the Uday Kotak committee on corporate .....

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Delhi HC Issues Guidelines for Municipal Corporations and Contractors(30.03.2018)

Delhi High Court has laid down certain guidelines, to be followed by contractors and Municipal Corporations, to ensure that works are duly carried out.....

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Delhi High Court: No Probation For Offences Having Mandatory Minimum Imprisonment(08.05.2017)

Delhi High Court has set aside an order of probation given to an accused convicted under POCSO Act on grounds that minimum period of imprisonment was .....

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St. Louis Jury Orders Johnson & Johnson to Pay $148m in Talcum Powder Cancer Case(08.05.2017)

Johnson & Johnson was ordered by a St. Louis Jury to pay more than $110 million to a Virginia woman who blamed her ovarian cancer on the company’s tal.....

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Supreme Court Seeks State Response Over Implementation of Minimum Support Price(09.05.2017)

Supreme Court has asked Tamil Nadu Government to file its reply on implementation of Minimum Support Price (MSP), its awareness amongst farmers and av.....

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Govt Amends Intellectual Property Rights (Imported Goods) Enforcement Rules(27.06.2018)

Central Government has notified the Intellectual Property Rights (Imported Goods) Enforcement Amendment Rules wherein the word ‘patent as defined in t.....

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RBI imposes monetary penalty on Bandhan Bank Ltd.(13.03.2024)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated March 04, 2024, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹29.55 lakh (Rupees Twenty Nine Lakh Fifty-five T.....

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Central Board of Direct Taxes notifies availability of ITR functionalities on the e-filing portal from 1st April, 2024(04.04.2024)

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has facilitated taxpayers to file their Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for the Assessment Year 2024-25 (relevant t.....

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Imposition of port restrictions on supply of Prohibited/Restricted essential commodities to the Republic of Maldives during 2024-2025(15.04.2024)

In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 3 read with Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992 (No.22 of 1992), as ame.....

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Registration of Importers as per provision of Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016, as amended(17.04.2023)

1.Kind attention is invited to letter No. CP-20/94/2021-UPC-II-HO-CPCB-HO dated 24.03.2023 received from Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) on the.....

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Madras High Court: "Politics Not Confined to Few Families"(28.06.2018)

Madras High Court has observed that politics was not confined to a few families in India, which had a population of 130 crore.

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Why MP's Name is Missing from FIR in Noise Pollution Case: Bombay High Court(29.06.2018)

Bombay High Court has rapped police for failing to initiate action against Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde, accused of organising an event in which the n.....

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Uttarakhand High Court Sets Max Limit for Loudspeakers, Pvt Sound System at 5dB(29.06.2018)

Uttarakhand High Court has silenced the blaring of loudspeakers or public address system in the state by announcing that any person, including religio.....

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Sebi Allows Mutual Funds & Portfolio Managers to Invest in Securities Listed in IFSC(29.05.2017)

Sebi has allowed portfolio manager operating in IFSC to invest in securities listed in IFSC, issued by companies incorporated in IFSC, issued by compa.....

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RBI Revises Guidelines on Rationalization of Branch Authorization Policy(29.05.2017)

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has liberalised Branch Authorization Policy and has also widened role of bank boards, making them responsible for complyin.....

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Allahabad High Court Says 'No' to Writ u/a 226 to Regularise Illegal Appointment(29.05.2017)

Allahabad High Court has noted that a writ petition under Article 226 of Constitution to regularise an illegal appointment will not stand the test of .....

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Madras High Court Restrains AAI From Taking Up Construction Work in Coimbatore(30.05.2017)

Madras High Court has restrained Airports Authority of India (AAI) from proceeding with any construction work on more than 100 acres of land acquired .....

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Govt Extends Due Date of Transfer of Shares to IEPF Authority, New Dates to Notify Soon(31.05.2017)

Ministry of Corporate Affairs has extended due date of transfer of shares to Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) Authority which earlier was.....

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Delhi HC Appoints ABP News Reporter as Local Commissioner to Inspect Garbage Removal by MCD(01.06.2017)

Delhi High Court has appointed an ABP news reporter as Local Commissioner to conduct inspections and place before Court the position regarding garbage.....

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Consent Not A Defence For Offences Under POCSO Act: Kerala High Court(17.07.2018)

Kerala High Court has reiterated that consent given by a minor girl for the sexual act is of no legal validity.

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SC Says, Spurt in Violent Protest on Religious and Caste Lines is “Unfortunate”(16.08.2016)

SC has expressed concern over sudden spurt in violent protest on the line of religion, language, caste divisions across the country and termed it "unf.....

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SC to Centre: Adhere to Rules in Weapons' Sale(17.08.2016)

SC has said sale of Non-Service Pattern (NSP) weapons by army to its officers should be done under "strict scrutiny and supervision" and in conformity.....

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Hyderabad HC Slams Govt. over Sport Quota for Admission in Educational Institutes(19.08.2016)

Hyderabad HC has slammed State Governments across India to consider dissolving the sports quota for admission in educational institutes, saying it pro.....

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RBI Maintains Status Quo, Keeps REPO Rate Unchanged at 6.25%(07.06.2017)

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has held on to policy rate at 6.25 percent in its monetary policy review on June 7, 2017, the second bi-monthly review for.....

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ITAT Hyderabad: Return by Govt Agency Can't be Rejected For Not Furnishing Audit Report(09.06.2017)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Hyderabad has held that income tax return filed by a Government agency cannot be rejected by authorities merely .....

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Consider 1st Batch of Resolution Plans in Bhushan Power Case: NCLAT to CoC(31.07.2018)

National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has said that the Committee of Creditors (CoC) should consider the first batch of resolution plans im .....

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Consider 1st Batch of Resolution Plans in Bhushan Power Case: NCLAT to CoC(31.07.2018)

National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has said that the Committee of Creditors (CoC) should consider the first batch of resolution plans im .....

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#GST: Govt notifies gst.gov.in as Common E-Portal for GST(21.06.2017)

Central Government has notified www.gst.gov.in as the Common Goods and Services Tax Electronic Portal for facilitating registration, payment of tax, f.....

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Bombay HC to Unaided Schools: Follow State Reservation Policy to Get Grant-In-Aid(21.06.2017)

Bombay High Court has held that unless unaided schools conform to policy of reservation as laid down by State Government, they would not be entitled t.....

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MCA Relaxes Norms on Auditors Term for Pvt Cos With Paid Up Share Capital of 50 Crores(23.06.2017)

Ministry of Corporate Affairs has notified amendment to Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014 wherein it amended Auditors’ rules with respect to .....

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NCLAT Extends Deadline to Submit Revised Bids for Bhushan Power(07.08.2018)

National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has extended the deadline for a resolution plan for the stressed Bhushan Power and Steel Ltd (BPSL) ti.....

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Bombay High Court: Mental Age Can't Decide Child in POCSO Case(09.08.2018)

Bombay High Court has observed that the biological age and not mental age of a sexual abuse victim should be considered while deciding if he or she is.....

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"Total Moral Policing": Supreme Court Raps Maharashtra Government On Closure Of Dance Bars(10.08.2018)

Supreme Court has asked the Maharashtra Government why it has not allowed a single dance bar to operate and wondered if there was total moral policing.....

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Supreme Court to Parliament: Make Law to Bar Criminals From Polls(10.08.2018)

Supreme Court has urged Parliament to frame a law that prevents tainted persons from entering the electoral fray, saying the demand of the citizenry t.....

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Telangana & AP HC : Issuance of Passport Can Be Refused on Ground of Pendency of Criminal Appeal(13.08.2018)

High Court of Telangana & Andhra Pradesh has held that pendency of appeal against acquittal before an appellate court, including a high court, is grou.....

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NCLAT Holds Tata Steel Eligible to Bid for Bhushan Steel(13.08.2018)

National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has upheld the sale of Bhushan Steel to Tata Steel, rejecting allegations of its ineligibility by the .....

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NGT Directs CPCB, DPCC to Find Whether Mosques in Delhi Are Causing Noise Pollution(13.08.2018)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and the Delhi Pollution Control Committee ( DPCC) to find out if.....

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Bombay High Court to MMRCL: How Will You Implement VJTI Report?(14.08.2018)

Bombay High Court has asked Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) as to how it proposes to implement recommendations given by VJTI, which has .....

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RBI imposes monetary penalty on The Prakasam District Co-operative Central Bank Ltd, Ongole, Andhra Pradesh(10.06.2024)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated June 05, 2024, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹50,000/- (Rupees Fifty thousand only) on The Prak.....

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Applicability of SCOMET policy on Irregular Aluminium Powder- Clarification by DGFT(10.07.2024)

1. It has been brought to the notice that several field formations have sought clarification on the applicability of SCOMET on irregular Aluminium Pow.....

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SEBI clarifies on reports regarding T+0 settlement cycle(31.07.2024)

At an NSE event on July 30, 2024 the SEBI Chairperson released a report on "Indian Capital Markets: Transformative shifts achieved through technology .....

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Lending and Deposit Rates of Scheduled Commercial Banks - September 2023(28.09.2023)

Data on lending and deposit rates of scheduled commercial banks (SCBs) (excluding regional rural banks and small finance banks) for the month of Septe.....

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RBI imposes monetary penalty on Suvarnayug Sahakari Bank Ltd., Pune, Maharashtra(08.08.2024)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated August 05, 2024, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹2.00 lakh (Rupees Two lakh only) on Suvarnayug .....

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Central Government makes amendments in the National Civil Aviation Policy, 2016(12.07.2023)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (a) of section 26 of the National Civil Aviation Policy, 2016, the Central Government with the appr.....

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RBI launches - UDGAM - Centralised Web Portal for searching Unclaimed Deposits(17.08.2023)

The Governor, Reserve Bank of India today launched a Centralised Web Portal UDGAM (Unclaimed Deposits - Gateway to Access inforMation). This portal ha.....

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Securities and Exchange Board of India (Depositories and Participants) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2023(22.08.2023)

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992 (15 of 1992) read with section 25 of the Dep.....

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Extension of time for filing exporter's/importer's/user's questionnaire response in anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of "Dispersion Unshifted Single-mode Optical Fibre"(29.06.2022)

1. With respect to the above mentioned investigation, requests have been received from interested parties for extension of time to file Questionnaire .....

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Toy imports down by 70% and exports up 61% over last three years as Make in India yields positive results for the sector(05.07.2022)

Government interventions in the Toy Sector after Prime Minister's call have helped the industry: Shri Anil Agrawal, Additional Secretary, DPIIT

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Central Government approves Guarantee Scheme for Corporate Debt (GSCD)(26.07.2023)

The Central Government has approved the 'Guarantee Scheme for Corporate Debt' (GSCD) for the purpose of providing guarantee cover against debt raised/.....

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Deferred Payment of Import Duty (Amendment) Rules, 2023(03.08.2023)

In exercise of the powers conferred by proviso to sub-section (1) of section 47 and section 156 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Gov.....

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Amendment in Export Policy of Non-basmati rice under HS Code 10063090(29.08.2023)

The Central Government, in exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 read with section 5of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992 (No......

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Supreme Court: Ad-Hoc Appointments Are Not Contractual(14.08.2018)

Supreme Court has said that although temporary, ad-hoc & contractual appointments are used in contradiction to a regular & permanent appointment but b.....

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NGT Orders Polluters to Bear Cost of Treatment of Cancer Patients(17.08.2018)

National Green Tribunal has ordered that victims of cancer must be given treatment at the cost of polluters, who continue to pollute river water in th.....

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Bombay High Court Slams State Government for Failure to Constitute Police Complaint Authorities(20.10.2016)

Bombay High Court has rapped State Government for not constituting Police Complaint Authorities, which were to start functioning by October 15.

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Supreme Court Permits Delhi Airport to Commercially Utilize Land for Non-aeronautical Purposes(17.08.2017)

Supreme Court has upheld a ruling of Delhi High Court that allowed Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL), a unit of GMR Group, to put airport land to.....

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Delhi HC Directs Centre to Implement National Policy For Rare Diseases(21.08.2017)

Delhi High Court, in order to ensure aid to patients suffering from rare diseases, has asked Centre to take urgent steps to make National Policy for T.....

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Delhi High Court Rejects PIL Seeking to Stop Sale of Liquor at Airports(21.08.2017)

Delhi High Court has rejected a PIL seeking prohibition on sale or dispensation of liquor in departure area of domestic terminals of Indian airports .....

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Madhya Pradesh HC: Ensure Healthcare of Workers in Coal Power Plants(21.08.2017)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed State Government to take all possible steps for health of workers working in Coal-Fired Thermal Power Plants (C.....

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Supreme Court Takes Note of 3,597 Deaths Due to Pothole-Related Accidents in 2017(19.09.2018)

Supreme Court has taken note of almost 3,600 deaths reported last year alone due to potholes on roads across the country and said it was "unfortunate".....

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Madras High Court Slams ‘Mechanical’ Mylapore Priests for Laxity in Reporting Idol Thefts(20.09.2018)

Madras High Court has slammed the priests of the Kapaleeswarar temple in Mylapore, Chennai, for their laxity in reporting the theft of idols that took.....

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Bombay High Court Asks Maharashtra Government: How is Dahi Handi an Adventure Sport?(18.07.2017)

Bombay High Court has asked Maharashtra government to clarify grounds for classifying Dahi Handi as an adventure sport in 2015 and permitting minors t.....

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Govt: Nil Customs Duty on Unclaimed Postal Articles Imported/ Returned to India(24.07.2017)

Central Government has notified complete exemption to unclaimed or re-directed postal articles imported/ returned to India subject to a condition that.....

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LCI 271st Report: Proposes Setting Up Of National And Regional DNA Data Banks(28.07.2017)

Law Commission of India has submitted its 271st report titled “Human DNA Profiling – A Draft Bill for the Use and Regulation of DNA Based Technology” .....

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Supreme Court Relief For Stressed Power Firms(12.09.2018)

Supreme Court has refused to halt a lower court from hearing cash-strapped power producers seeking protection from bankruptcy proceedings.

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Bombay High Court Tells PALA To Abide By Noise Rules(12.09.2018)

Bombay High Court directed Professional Audio & Lighting Association (PALA), to give the undertaking to abide by noise pollution rules if they are all.....

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Challenge Against RBI Circular By Power Companies: SC Transfers All Pending Matters To Itself(13.09.2018)

SC has directed that twelve cases pertaining to the Insolvency Proceedings under the new RBI circular pending before High Courts of Madras, Gujarat, A.....

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Denial of Passport Affects Fundamental Rights: Delhi High Court(17.09.2018)

Delhi High Court has held that the denial of a passport or its non-renewal affects the fundamental rights guaranteed under the Constitution.

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Punjab & Haryana High Court Stays Action Against Punjab Police Officers in 2015 Firing(17.09.2018)

Punjab and Haryana HC has stayed the proceedings against three Punjab Police officers booked in connection with the Behbal Kalan police firing in Fari.....

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2004 Ponzi Scam: Supreme Court Paves Way for Trial of S Natarajan(03.10.2017)

Supreme Court has paved the way for prosecution of S Natarajan in the high-profile ponzi scam involving Chennai-based PNL Nidhi Limited which allegedl.....

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Finalize SOP for Handling Complaints Involving Child Pornography: SC to Centre(23.10.2018)

Supreme Court has directed the Centre to finalize the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for handling complaints involving child pornography by Novemb.....

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SC Allows Student’s Plea for Admission to Medical College in Central Pool Quota(23.10.2018)

Supreme Court has allowed a petition filed by a student from Nagaland and directed AN Magadh Medical College, Gaya, Bihar to admit her under the Cent.....

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Delhi High Court Issues Transfer Policy Of Judicial Officers(24.10.2018)

Delhi High Court has issued transfer policy of Judicial Officers which also provides that Judicial Officers related to one another shall not be posted.....

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Two Child Norm Valid for Contesting Panchayat Polls Even if Third Given for Adoption: Supreme Court(25.10.2018)

Supreme Court has ruled that birth of a third child would automatically disqualify a person from contesting panchayat polls and from holding the post .....

Tags : Supreme Court, Two Child Norm, Panchayat Polls



NGT Imposes Rs. 1 Crore Fine on Kochi Municipal Corporation for Lapses in Solid Waste Management(29.10.2018)

National Green Tribunal has imposed a fine of Rs. 1 Crore on the Corporation for its delay and indifference in carrying out solid waste treatment in a.....

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NCLT Orders Liquidation of Kamineni Steel and Power(29.10.2018)

National Company Law Tribunal has ordered liquidation of Kamineni Steel and Power India and also appointed R Ramakrishna Gupta as liquidator.

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Punjab & Haryana HC: No Outstanding Sportspersons Has Right to Appointment(27.12.2016)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that "no outstanding sportsperson has a right to appointment".

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Bombay HC: Police Officers, Advocates Should Not Fight with Each Other(28.12.2016)

Bombay High Court has observed that it can’t be forgotten that Advocates, Police Officers, Public Prosecutors and Courts are stake holders in criminal.....

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CCI Rejects Abuse of Dominant Position Plea Against Toyota(29.12.2016)

Competition Commission of India (CCI) has dismissed allegations that Japanese auto major Toyota abused its dominant position with regard to sale of a .....

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Supreme Court: No Prior Consent of Landowners Needed to Lay Overhead Power Lines(30.12.2016)

Supreme Court, while removing roadblocks in reaching electricity to every village, has ruled that no prior consent of landowners was required to lay o.....

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Madras HC Directs LIC to Revise Pay Scale of Retired Employee Sacked for Certificate Verification(02.01.2017)

Madras High Court has directed Life Insurance Corporation Limited to revise pay scale of a retired employee, who was sacked for five years pending ver.....

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Failure of Authorities Made Delhi a Polluting City: Delhi High Court(29.12.2017)

Delhi High Court has rapped authorities in the city saying had they kept their eyes open, the national capital would not have become a "polluting city.....

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Insolvency can be Triggered Against Unincorporated Joint Ventures: NCLAT(03.12.2018)

NCLAT has held in a case related to AMB Infrabuild Pvt. Ltd. and Earth Galleria Pvt. Ltd. that insolvency can be triggered against an unincorporated j.....

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Supreme Court: Set Up Special Courts to Try Cases Against Politicians(02.11.2017)

Supreme Court has asked central government to match its commitment to decriminalise politics by setting up special courts to exclusively try pending c.....

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Prosecute Municipal Officials in Delhi for Their Failure to Address Air Pollution: SC(27.11.2018)

Supreme Court has asked Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to prosecute government officials who have not acted on nearly 250 complaints received .....

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NGT Imposes Rs. 5 Crores Penalty on WB Govt for Non Complying with Orders(30.11.2018)

National Green Tribunal has imposed a penalty of Rupees 5 crores on West Bengal Government for failing to comply with the directions to reduce air pol.....

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Bombay High Court Removes Restriction of MSHSD for Sale of Biodiesel as a Transportation Fuel(30.11.2018)

Bombay High Court has relieved the restriction of Motor Spirit high-speed diesel (MSHSD) control order, 2005, for sale of Biodiesel as a transportatio.....

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Passport Not to Be Refused on Ground That it’s Detrimental to India’s Economic Security: Kerala HC(03.12.2018)

Kerala High Court has observed that term ‘security’ in Section 6(1) of Passport Act does not encompass ‘economic security’ and passport cannot be refu.....

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Kerala HC Directs Re-Assessment of Merits of 3 Special Prosecutors Appointed in POCSO Courts(03.12.2018)

Kerala High Court has directed re-assessment of merits of three Special Public Prosecutors appointed in the Special Courts under Protection of Childre.....

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Airports Authority of India can’t be Permitted to Shoot Dogs: Gujarat HC(03.12.2018)

Gujarat High Court has denied permission to the Airports Authority of India (AAI) to relocate or shoot the stray dogs which enter its operational area.....

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Challenge to Arbitrator Appointed should be Raised Before Arbitrator Himself First: SC(05.12.2018)

Supreme Court has reiterated that any challenge to arbitrator appointed should be raised before arbitrator himself under Section 13 of the Arbitration.....

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Order of Acquittal can’t be Interfered with on Ground that Different View is Possible: SC(05.12.2018)

Supreme Court has asserted that an order of acquittal cannot be interfered with on the ground that a different view was possible on the basis of evide.....

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Delhi HC Slams Delhi Transport Corporation for Indiscriminate Litigation(05.12.2018)

Delhi High Court has pulled up Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) for its “unnecessary/indiscriminate litigation” and imposed cost of Rs. 1 lakh on it,.....

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RBI Releases 5th Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy, Repo Rate Unchanged at 6.5%(06.12.2018)

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released its fifth Bi-monthly monetary policy and has kept the repo rate unchanged at 6.50%.

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Supreme Court Shows Concern Over Large Number of Deaths Due to Potholes in Last 5 Years(07.12.2018)

Supreme Court has expressed concern over 14,926 people being killed in accidents due to potholes on roads across the country in the last five years.

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Take Action on Sewage Disposal Issue in Villages: P&H HC to State(10.12.2018)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed Punjab Government to take a policy decision regarding need to ensure proper disposal of sewage in villages .....

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Prior Permission Mandatory for Erecting Flag Poles: Madras High Court(10.12.2018)

Madras High Court has directed local administration department authorities to ensure that no one can erect flag poles or arches along/across public ro.....

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FIR Against PVR's Directors, Promoters for Cheating, Forgery(29.11.2017)

FIR Against PVR's Directors, Promoters for Cheating, Forgery

Tags : The case came to light when Elan Group filed a complaint in the court, which on November 17 directed the local police to register an FIR against Chairman and Managing Director of PVR Limited Ajay Bijli, and directors Niharika Bijli, Sanjeev Kumar Bijli and others.



Patrons of Accused Still Outside CBI Net, Says Vyapam Whistle Blower(29.11.2017)

Patrons of Accused Still Outside CBI Net, Says Vyapam Whistle Blower

Tags : Rai on Thursday filed, in the CBI court, applications opposing anticipatory bail pleas of SN Vijaywargiya of People's Medical College, NM Srivastava, the then joint director in the Medical Education Department, and Ajay Goenka of Chirayu Medical College besides an official of People's Medical College.



Delhi High Court Tells Delhi Govt to Set ‘Measurable Targets’ to Mitigate Air Pollution in Delhi(30.11.2017)

Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi government to formulate “measurable targets” to mitigate air pollution in the state in a time-bound manner.

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Allahabad High Court: Formulate A Concrete Health Policy; Improve Housing Facilities For Doctors(01.12.2017)

Allahabad High Court has ruled that an application for voluntary retirement cannot be rejected solely on the ground of there being a scarcity of docto.....

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Gujarat High Court Quashes MCA List of Disqualified Directors(27.12.2018)

Gujarat High Court has quashed the list of disqualified directors published by Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) on September 12, 2017 and held that.....

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Madras High Court Suggests Surrender of Passports from Loan Defaulters(02.01.2019)

Madras High Court has suggested that the Centre bring in appropriate amendments in the Passport Rules, so that banks and financial institutions can de.....

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Madras High Court Suggests Surrender of Passports from Loan Defaulters(02.01.2019)

Madras High Court has suggested that the Centre bring in appropriate amendments in the Passport Rules, so that banks and financial institutions can de.....

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Supreme Court Directs Centre to Pay Wages to Army Porters(04.01.2017)

Supreme Court has directed Centre to pay wages to 12,000 civilian porters working for Indian Army on par with lowest pay-scale given to army's multi-t.....

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Supreme Court: Laboratory Report Can Be Counter Signed Only By A Registered Medical Practitioner(14.12.2017)

Supreme Court has upheld the stand taken by the Medical Council of India (MCI) that “Laboratory Report can be counter signed only by a registered medi.....

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Supreme Court to Centre: Notify Pollution Plan For Delhi-NCR(14.12.2017)

Supreme Court has asked Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) to notify the 39-page comprehensive action plan (CAP) to fight air pollution in Del.....

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Set Up 12 Special Courts to Hear Cases of MPs/MLAs by March 1: Supreme Court(15.12.2017)

Supreme Court has asked the Central government to have the 12 promised special courts up and running by March 2018 to try criminal politicians in a ti.....

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Madras HC Expresses Anguish Over Poor Quality of Education in Tamil Nadu(09.01.2019)

Madras High Court has observed that the quality of education should be taken seriously and those educational institutions which violate the regulation.....

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Calcutta HC Upholds Amendment to Kolkata Municipal Corporation Act(10.01.2019)

Calcutta High Court has upheld the validity of amendment to Kolkata Municipal Corporation Act, 1980, permitting elected councillors of corporation to .....

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Madras HC Stays Tamil Nadu Government Decision to Gift Rs. 1000 to Ration Card Holders(10.01.2019)

Madras High Court has stayed a scheme under which Rs. 1,000 cash was to be distributed as Pongal gift to all ration card holders in the state.

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Form INC-1 No More Valid, MCA Advises to Use RUN / SPICe Form for Company Incorporation(31.01.2018)

Ministry of Corporate Affairs has announced that the Form INC-1 for which no incorporation forms were filed before 17th January has been expired. The .....

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Delhi HC Initiates PIL on RWAs' Letter Against Pension Surcharge in Power Bills(24.01.2019)

Allahabad High Court has ruled that a playground on the campus is a necessary and essential condition for a school’s affiliation.

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Take Measures to Prohibit Paid Political Content, Ads on Social Media: Bombay HC to EC(25.01.2019)

Bombay High Court has said the Election Commission had a constitutional obligation to hold fair elections and hence should take steps to prohibit adve.....

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Man Deposed About Parents' Murder He Witnessed When He was Six: Tripura HC Upholds Conviction(28.01.2019)

Tripura High Court has upheld a Trial Court judgment convicting an accused for a murder that took place about three decades ago, relying on the deposi.....

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Corporate Debtor can Withdraw Application Filed Under IBC on Making OTS Offer to Creditor : NCLT(28.01.2019)

NCLT has allowed the a corporate debtor to withdraw petition for its insolvency, though with costs, besides allowing ex-director of corporate debtor t.....

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Teachers Shouldn't be Deployed for Non-Educational Purposes Outside Purview of RTE Act: Delhi HC(28.01.2019)

Delhi High Court has ruled that while civic authorities can take assistance from its teachers for non-academic work such as the opening of bank accoun.....

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Bombay High Court: Politicians Not God, Not Above the Law(23.02.2018)

Bombay High Court, while observing that politicians were “not God” and nor were they above the law, has directed the Maharashtra police to book two lo.....

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Madras High Court Quashes Teachers Recruitment Board's Order on Polytechnic Lecturer Exam(23.02.2018)

Madras High Court has quashed an order of Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB) cancelling the direct recruitment of lecturers in government polytechnic co.....

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NCLT Can't Decide Inter-Se Claims by Parties Over Assets of Corporate Debtor: NCLAT(05.02.2019)

National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has held that inter-se claims by parties over assets of the corporate debtor cannot be determined by the Adjud.....

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NCLAT Rejects Tata Steel’s Plea to Uphold its Bid for Bhushan Power(05.02.2019)

National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has turned down Tata Steel’s plea to consider its bid for the debt-ridden Bhushan Power & Steel as the.....

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NCLAT Rejects Tata Steel’s Plea to Uphold its Bid for Bhushan Power(05.02.2019)

National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has turned down Tata Steel’s plea to consider its bid for the debt-ridden Bhushan Power & Steel as the.....

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Magistrate Not Liable to Record Reasons for Summoning Accused in Case Instituted on Police Report: SC(06.02.2019)

Supreme Court has re-iterated that in a case based upon the police report, the Magistrate is not required to record any reason at the stage of issuing.....

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Bombay HC Slams Government for FIR Delay in Serula Poll Disruption(07.02.2019)

Bombay High Court has pulled up government for its delay in filing an FIR in case of disruptions at Serula comunidade elections on January 27.

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Delhi High Court: Seeking Political Asylum No Ground For Denying Passport(16.01.2018)

Delhi High Court has held that acts of individuals in visiting a foreign country on an Indian passport and then applying in that country for asylum, c.....

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Uttarakhand HC Orders Abolishment of Revenue Police System In 6 Months(16.01.2018)

Uttarakhand High Court has directed the state government to abolish within six months the Revenue Police System in vogue in many parts of the hilly st.....

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Give Us Number of Passengers Who Flew From T-1 at IGI: Delhi High Court to DGCA(17.01.2018)

Delhi High Court has sought to know from aviation regulator DGCA the number of passengers who flew on IndiGo, Spicejet and GoAir to and from Delhi bet.....

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Delhi HC to IndiGo, GoAir, SpiceJet & DIAL: Resolve Terminal Dispute Amicably(19.01.2018)

Delhi High Court has given one last opportunity to IndiGo, GoAir, SpiceJet, DIAL and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to resolve amica.....

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Educational Qualifications Prescribed for Public Posts can't be Relaxed: Kerala HC(17.01.2019)

Kerala High Court has observed that educational qualifications prescribed for public posts are not relaxable unless it is clearly stated in the notifi.....

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SC Asks Centre to Explain Irregularities in Appointment of Information Commissioner(23.01.2019)

Supreme Court has required Centre to explain how, in the appointment of Information Commissioners, the selection committee has shortlisted names of th.....

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Supreme Court Says, 'Will Not Interfere in West Bengal Panchayat Polls'(09.04.2018)

Supreme Court has refused to interfere in the upcoming West Bengal's panchayat polls, saying parties should approach the State Election Commission wit.....

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Govt Amends Income Tax Rules, Withdraws Exemption of Transport Allowance of Rs. 1,600 pm(10.04.2018)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified the Income Tax (Third Amendment) Rules, 2018 wherein the Government has withdrawn the exemption of T.....

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Calcutta High Court Stays Poll Panel Flip-flop on Panchayat Polls(11.04.2018)

Calcutta High Court has stayed an order of the State Election Commission [SEC] recalling its previous one extending the deadline for filing of nominat.....

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Supreme Court: Approach High Court for Bengal Panchayat Polls Issue(12.04.2018)

Supreme Court has asked the BJP to approach the Calcutta High Court with its grievances over the deadline for filing of nominations for the West Benga.....

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Calcutta High Court Stays West Bengal Panchayat Polls(13.04.2018)

Calcutta High Court has stalled the ongoing process of panchayat elections in West Bengal till further orders.

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CRIMINAL - Madras HC Scraps Petition to Put Off Distribution of Rs. 2,000(05.03.2019)

Madras High Court has dismissed plea challenging the state government’s decision to dole out Rs. 2,000 to below poverty line (BPL) families till the c.....

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CIVIL - Madras HC Scraps Petition to Put Off Distribution of Rs. 2,000(05.03.2019)

Madras High Court has dismissed plea challenging the state government’s decision to dole out Rs. 2,000 to below poverty line (BPL) families till the c.....

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DEFENCE - Seniority Relevant Consideration in Picking Army Commanders: SC(05.03.2019)

Supreme Court has dismissed petition challenging appointment of Lt Gen Dalbir Singh Suhag as commander and observed that appointment to post of comman.....

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Supreme Court Seeks Data from HCs on Pending Sexual Assault Cases Against Minors(13.03.2018)

Supreme Court has directed the Registrar Generals of the High Courts across the country to collect and collate data regarding the pendency of cases of.....

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Explain Why Alwar Police Helpline Not Functioning: Rajasthan High Court(15.03.2018)

Rajasthan High Court has issued showcause notices to the state home department and the police asking them to explain as to why the helpline number of .....

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CIVIL - Sharing Social Media Posts Akin to Endorsing Them: Madras HC(25.02.2019)

Madras High Court has rejected anticipatory bail plea of a BJP leader and observed that sharing social media posts or forwards is akin to endorsing th.....

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ENVIRONMENT - NGT Refuses Permission for Registration of New Vehicles for Garbage Disposal(25.02.2019)

National Green Tribunal has dismissed a plea seeking review of its order refusing permission for registration of new vehicles of municipal corporation.....

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SERVICE - Delhi HC Slams State Government for Delay in Appointment of Notaries(26.02.2019)

Delhi High Court has pulled up Delhi Government for delaying appointment of notaries, saying people were suffering as they were not able to avail of f.....

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CIVIL - SC Gives Centre 4 Weeks to Bring in Cryptocurrency Policy(26.02.2019)

Supreme Court has refused to hear any party pertaining to the long-pending cryptocurrency cases in the country and directed Union of India to come up .....

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SERVICE - SC Refuses to Review Decision to Apply Subject-Wise Reservation in Teaching Posts(28.02.2019)

Supreme Court has Dismissed review petitions filed by University Grants Commission and Central Government and confirmed its decision that reservations.....

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Not Necessary to Appoint Prosecutor of Victim's Choice Under SC/ST Act: Delhi HC(28.01.2019)

Delhi High Court has held that it is not necessary for the Magistrate to appoint an advocate of the victim's choice to act as the public prosecutor un.....

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Lawyer of Opposite Party can be Summoned As Witness: Kerala HC(29.01.2019)

Kerala High Court has held that a lawyer of an opposite party can be summoned as witness, in cases where his examination is justified by the circumsta.....

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Casual Act of Possession Over Property Doesn't Confer Possessory Title: SC(30.01.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that a casual act of possession does not have the effect of interrupting the possession of the rightful owner.

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NCLT Directs Police Assistance to Resolution Professional After Corporate Debtor Hinders CIRP(30.01.2019)

National Company Law Tribunal has directed Police Commissioner, Ahmedabad to provide police assistance to a resolution professional who complained abo.....

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Madras High Court Seeks Report on Status of Police Reforms(30.01.2019)

Madras High Court has directed state government to file a status report on implementation of directions from the Supreme Court in 2006 on keeping the .....

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Supreme Court Asks Sreesanth Why BCCI wasn't Informed by Him About Being Approached for Spot-Fixing(31.01.2019)

Supreme Court has questioned banned cricketer S. Sreesanth for not immediately bringing it to the notice of BCCI that he was being approached for alle.....

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Bombay HC Pulls Up Facebook on Political Advertisements(01.02.2019)

Bombay High Court has directed Election Commission and 'Facebook' to inform what steps it will be taking to ensure that there is no promotion or campa.....

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Give Importance to Wishes of Wife: Bombay High Court(11.02.2019)

Bombay High Court has taken note of increasing trend of nuclear families and said it is high time that wife’s wishes are given importance just like th.....

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Madras HC Stays Tender Notification Issued by Indian Ports Association(11.02.2019)

Madras High Court has stayed a tender notification of Indian Ports Association for selection of law firms for legislative drafting of proposed revamp .....

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Frame Policy for Rare Disease: Delhi HC to Centre(11.02.2019)

Delhi High Court has told Centre and State Government to swiftly roll out a comprehensive rare disease treatment policy and also grilled Union health .....

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Provide Fishermen Maximum Subsidy for Transponders: Madras HC(12.02.2019)

Madras High Court has passed an order stating that Tamil Nadu Government should provide maximum subsidy to fishermen venturing into deep seas for GPS .....

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Bombay HC Questions BMC on Exam for X-ray Technicians' Post(13.02.2019)

Bombay High Court has directed Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to file an affidavit, explaining how eight candidates who had applied for the .....

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Bombay HC Refuses Interim Relief to Reliance Power Against Edelweiss(14.02.2019)

Bombay High Court has declined interim relief to Anil Ambani Group's promoter entities, which had moved a petition asking the court to restrain Edelwe.....

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Supreme Court Stays Calcutta High Court Order on West Bengal Panchayat Polls(11.05.2018)

Supreme Court has stayed the Calcutta High Court’s order asking the West Bengal poll panel to accept nominations through e-mail for the rural polls.

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Keep Nirmala Report in Sealed Cover: Madras High Court(11.05.2018)

Madras HC has directed that if any report is filed by the one man committee appointed by the Tamil Nadu governor to inquire into the allegation agains.....

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Madras HC: List Steps Taken to Curb Suicide Among Police Personnel(11.05.2018)

Madras High Court has directed the state government to file a report on the steps taken to address the grievances of police personnel and reform their.....

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ARBITRATION - Pre-Deposit Clauses to Invoke Arbitration Makes Arbitral Process Ineffective: SC(12.03.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that pre-deposit clauses to invoke arbitration would render the arbitral process ineffective and expensive, and also struck.....

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ELECTION - Don’t Halt Administration Because of Poll Code: Bombay HC(12.03.2019)

Bombay High Court has told Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and other state authorities in Maharashtra to ensure that implementation of model .....

Tags : Bombay High Court, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, BMC, Election Code of Conduct, Poll Code



COMPANY - Bombay HC Asks Reliance Power, Edelweiss to Try Resolving Share Sale Issue Amicably(13.03.2019)

Bombay High Court has suggested Reliance Power Ltd. and Edelweiss Group to resolve their dispute over sale of pledged shares amicably while posting th.....

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CRIMINAL - Pollachi Sex Scandal: Madras HC Says Mainstream Media 'Deliberately Avoids' Tamil Nadu(13.03.2019)

Madras High Court has slammed mainstream media for not covering Pollachi sex scandal as they did with the case of Nirbhaya, who was brutally raped by .....

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Maharashtra Govt Obligated to Reduce River Pollution: Bombay High Court(25.04.2018)

Bombay High Court has observed that the state government is under obligation to take steps to reduce pollution and improve the quality of rivers in Ma.....

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Madras High Court Orders Apollo Hospital to File Report on Jayalalithaa Blood Sample(26.04.2018)

Madras High Court has ordered Apollo Hospital to submit a report on the blood samples of late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa.

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Calcutta HC Asks State EC To Accept Nominations on WhatsApp(26.04.2018)

Calcutta High Court has asked the State Election Commission to treat as valid the nomination papers of nine candidates from Bhangore who had sent the .....

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Calcutta HC Asks State EC To Accept Poll Nominations on WhatsApp(26.04.2018)

Calcutta High Court has asked the State Election Commission to treat as valid the nomination papers of nine candidates from Bhangore who had sent the .....

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ARBITRATION - Bombay HC Extends NSE-SGX Arbitration Deadline to December 31, 2020(19.03.2019)

Bombay High Court has extended the arbitration deadline till December 31, 2020, for settling the dispute between the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and.....

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SERVICE - Punjab and Haryana HC Expunges Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar's Remarks on Ashok Khemka(19.03.2019)

Punjab and Haryana High Court while upholding the plea of Senior bureaucrat Ashok Khemka has expunged adverse remarks made by Haryana CM Manohar Lal K.....

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CIVIL - Bombay HC Annoyed with City Police Over Noise Pollution(22.03.2019)

Bombay High Court has expressed displeasure at the affidavit filed by the Mumbai police commissioner on noise pollution and said that commissioner did.....

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ENVIRONMENT - Bombay HC Annoyed with City Police Over Noise Pollution(22.03.2019)

Bombay High Court has expressed displeasure at the affidavit filed by the Mumbai police commissioner on noise pollution and said that commissioner did.....

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CIVIL - Illegal Hoardings: Bombay HC Directs BJP Corporator to Pay Rs. 24 Lakh(22.03.2019)

Bombay High Court has directed a BJP corporator to pay Rs. 24 lakh compensation in connection with an attack on a civic squad for removing illegal hoa.....

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SERVICE - SC Asks High Courts to Register Suo Motu PILs Over vacancies in Police Forces(22.03.2019)

Supreme Court has directed that the matter pertaining to filling up of vacancies in police forces be entertained and monitored by the respective high .....

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CRIMINAL - Delhi HC Upholds Order Against Former Delhi police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar(22.03.2019)

Delhi High Court has ordered a special cell of Delhi Police to register FIRs against former Delhi Police commissioner Neeraj Kumar and former assistan.....

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CIVIL - Power Distributors can't Demand Bill Beyond 2 Years Unless Amount Reflects as Arrears: Bombay HC(22.03.2019)

Bombay High Court has held that a power distribution licensee cannot demand charges or consumption of electricity for a period of more than two years .....

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FAMILY - Kerala HC: Divorce Petition Can Be Filed Through Power Of Attorney(25.03.2019)

Kerala High Court has ruled that a petition seeking divorce under Section 13 of the Hindu Marriage Act can be filed through a power of attorney.

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Poker Not a Game of Skill, It's Gambling: Bombay High Court(30.03.2018)

Bombay High Court has ruled the game of poker is not a game of 'skill' but one of 'chance', while refusing to quash a police complaint against a busin.....

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Govt. Extends Condonation of Delay Scheme, 2018 Upto 30th April(31.03.2018)

Ministry of Corporate Affairs has extended the Condonation of Delay Scheme (CODS) 2018 upto 30th April, 2018. The MCA has introduced this scheme givin.....

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Supreme Court: Public Policy of India Refers to Law in Force in India(02.04.2018)

Supreme Court has observed that the ‘public policy of India’ refers to law in force in India whether state law or Central law.

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Madras High Court Restrains Sri Sai Apollo Pharmacy from Using Trademark(02.04.2018)

Madras High Court has restrained Sri Sai Apollo Pharmacy in Kadapa district in Andhra Pradesh from using the ‘Apollo’ trademark .

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CRIMINAL - Bombay High Court Quashes Defamation Plea by Shapoorjis Against R Venkataramanan(28.03.2019)

Bombay High Court has quashed the defamation complaint filed by Shapoorji Pallonji & Co against ex-managing Trustee of Tata Trusts, R Venkataramanan.

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CIVIL - Hotel Which Provides Swimming Pool Owes its Guests a Duty of Care: SC(29.03.2019)

Supreme Court has said that a hotel which provides swimming pool for its guests owes a duty of care, and directed Kerala Tourism Development Corporati.....

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CIVIL - Hotel Which Provides Swimming Pool Owes its Guests a Duty of Care: SC(29.03.2019)

Supreme Court has said that a hotel which provides swimming pool for its guests owes a duty of care, and directed Kerala Tourism Development Corporati.....

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DEFENCE - Seniority Relevant Consideration in Picking Army Commanders: SC(05.03.2019)

Supreme Court has dismissed petition challenging appointment of Lt Gen Dalbir Singh Suhag as commander and observed that appointment to post of comman.....

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CIVIL - Delhi HC Slams State Traffic Police for Not Doing Job Properly(06.03.2019)

Delhi High Court has chided Delhi Traffic Police for deploying cops who ignore violations and instead are busy chatting and asked the special CP in ch.....

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CRIMINAL - Forcibly Kissing Child can Constitute 'Aggravated Sexual Assault' Under POCSO Act: Sikkim HC(08.03.2019)

Sikkim High Court has held that an act of forcibly kissing a girl child of 11 years of age and hugging her can amount to "aggravated sexual assault" a.....

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ELECTION - Why No Order Yet to Ban Political Ads on Social Media: Bombay HC to ECI(08.03.2019)

Bombay High Court has asked Election Commission of India (ECI) why it was hesitant to issue specific directions to prohibit political advertisements o.....

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INSOLVENCY - 51% COC Vote Enough for Forensic Audit of Corporate Debtor: NCLT(08.03.2019)

National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has clarified that 51 per cent vote of the Committee of Creditors (CoC) is enough to initiate a forensic audit of.....

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MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION - Delhi HC Sets Aside TRAI Rule on MNP Charges(11.03.2019)

Delhi High Court has set aside Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s (TRAI) decision to lower the fees for Mobile Number Portability (MNP) from Rs 1.....

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INSOLVENCY - NCLAT Directs NCLT to Decide on JSW's Bid for Bhushan Power & Steel by March 31(11.03.2019)

National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has directed Delhi bench of NCLT to decide over JSW Steel's bid for debt-ridden Bhushan Power & Steel .....

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PROPERTY - Buyer can't be Required to Wait Indefinitely for Possession: SC(29.03.2019)

Supreme Court has said that a buyer cannot be required to wait indefinitely for possession and also affirmed Consumer Commission order directing the d.....

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CIVIL - SC Refuses to Lift Stay on Construction for Mopa Airport(30.03.2019)

Supreme Court has refused to lift its stay on the felling of trees at Mopa airport in Goa and asked the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) to revisit th.....

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Court can Appoint Arbitrator Only After Resorting to Procedure in Arbitration Agreement: SC(01.04.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that High Court, while dealing with an application under Section 11(6) of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, seeking appoint.....

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Health of Environment is Key to Preserve Right to Life Under Article 21: SC(01.04.2019)

Supreme Court has suspended Environmental Clearance granted for development of Greenfield international airport at Mopa in Goa and observed that healt.....

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Mauritius, Singapore Investments Fully Taxable for Capital Gains(01.04.2019)

Capital Gains on investments made in India through companies in Mauritius and Singapore will become fully taxable from 1st April because of revisions .....

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Mere Empanelment Does Not Create Any Indefeasible Right to Appointment: SC(02.04.2019)

Supreme Court has reiterated that mere existence of vacancies or empanelment does not create any indefeasible right to appointment.

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SC Stays EC's Notification for Bypoll in Gujarat's Talala Assembly seat(02.04.2019)

Supreme Court has stayed a notification issued by Election Commission of India declaring Gujarat’s Talala Assembly constituency seat as vacant and ann.....

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Delhi HC Declines to Hear PILs for Better Weapons to Police, Fire Engines at Public Places(03.04.2019)

Delhi High Court has declined to entertain two PILs by an NGO which wanted deployment of fire engines at all major public places and providing "anti-t.....

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Delhi HC Rejects Petition Seeking Fire Engines at Public Spots(04.04.2019)

Delhi High Court has declined to entertain two PILs by an NGO seeking that fire engines be deployed at all major public places along with “anti-terror.....

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RBI Releases First Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2019-20(04.04.2019)

Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced its resolution under first bi-monthly monetary policy statement for 2019-.....

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RBI Policy: RBI Cuts Repo Rate by 25 BPS(04.04.2019)

Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy committee (MPC), led by Governor Shaktikanta Das, has announced a 25 basis points cut in the short-term lendin.....

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AO has Power to Extend Time Limit for Filing Auditor’s Report: Supreme Court(05.04.2019)

Supreme Court has held that Assessing Officer who prescribes time limit for filing auditor’s report under Section 142(2A) of the Income Tax Act is als.....

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Madras HC Rejects Plea Against AIADMK Poll Manifesto(05.04.2019)

Madras High Court has dismissed a PIL petition to declare as illegal the election manifesto of ruling AIADMK, in so far as it is related to the announ.....

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U’khand HC Tells Govt to Improve Working Conditions for Police(16.05.2018)

Uttarakhand High Court has directed the State to improve the working and living conditions of police personnel.

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Temporary Permit Can’t Be Issued to Pvt Carrier on Notified Routes: Supreme Court(18.05.2018)

Supreme Court has said that a temporary permit cannot be issued to a private stage carriage operator to traverse on the notified route which is being .....

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Supreme Court Slaps Rs.1-Lakh Fine On Google, Others for Not Replying to Notice on Child Pornography(22.05.2018)

Supreme Court has imposed costs of Rs. 1 lakh each on Yahoo, Facebook Ireland, Facebook India, Google India, Google Inc., Microsoft and Whats App for .....

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Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board Pulls Plug on Sterlite Plant(25.05.2018)

Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board has ordered the closure of the Vedanta-Sterlite copper factory in Thoothukudi.

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Delhi HC Grants Ex-parte Injunction Restraining Cobrapost From Releasing Incriminating Documentary(25.05.2018)

Delhi HC has granted ex-parte order restraining Cobrapost from releasing incriminating documentary showing how Dainik Bhaskar and other media houses h.....

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Supreme Court Upholds Patna High Court's Order on Recruitment of SIs(08.04.2019)

Supreme Court has upheld a judgment of Patna High Court allowing Bihar Police Sub-ordinate Service Commission to go ahead with recruitment process of .....

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Supreme Court Upholds Patna High Court's Order on Recruitment of SIs(08.04.2019)

Supreme Court has upheld a recent judgment of Patna High Court allowing Bihar Police Sub-ordinate Service Commission to go ahead with recruitment proc.....

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Supreme Court: Fill 1.5 Lakh Vacant Posts in UP Police by 2021(25.04.2017)

Supreme Court has directed Uttar Pradesh Government to fill over 1.5 lakh police vacancies in State in fours years, saying filling up of posts will he.....

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Bombay High Court Bars SGX’s New India Contracts Till Arbitration Is Complete(30.05.2018)

Bombay High Court has barred Singapore Exchange Ltd. from launching its new derivatives mirroring the National Stock Exchange Ltd.’s indices till the .....

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Endangering Lives by Pollution, Congestion Not Acceptable: Delhi High Court(01.06.2018)

Delhi High Court has said imperilling human life due to extreme congestion and pollution, generation of hazardous affluence and extreme pressure on fi.....

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POCSO Act is Gender Neutral: Delhi High Court(01.06.2018)

Delhi High Court has upheld the conviction of a man for sodomizing a 6-year-old boy and sentenced him to rigorous imprisonment of 15 years under the P.....

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Kerala High Court Asks Over 400 KSRTC Employees to Rejoin Duty in 45 Days(05.06.2018)

Kerala High Court has directed over 400 workers of the State Road Transport Corporation, who have availed a long leave and taken up jobs abroad, to re.....

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Bombay High Court: Passport Can be Impounded by Passport Authority Only(08.06.2018)

Bombay High Court has held that CBI only had the authority to seize the passport, but the power to impound it lies with the Passport Authority.

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Business Having Above 2 Crore Turnover Can File GST Audit Reports: GST Council(16.04.2019)

Taxpayers under Goods and Services Tax (GST) with annual turnover of over Rs 2 crore can now start filing GST audit reports for financial year 2017-18.....

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Bombay High Court Slams State Government For Not Implementing Noise Pollution Rules(04.05.2017)

Bombay High Court has rapped Maharashtra Government over its ‘callous’ approach in implementing Noise Pollution Rules, 2000.

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Madras HC Rejects Plea to Ban Popular Front of India(18.06.2018)

Madras High Court has dismissed a plea seeking ban on Popular Front of India observing that it cannot decide which organisations should be banned and .....

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Post-Divorce, No Relief Under Domestic Violence Act: Bombay HC(23.04.2019)

Bombay High Court has ruled that a woman cannot seek relief under the Domestic Violence Act against her divorced husband, as after divorce there is no.....

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Delhi Airport Metro Accounts Not to be Declared NPA Until Further Orders: SC(23.04.2019)

Supreme Court has said that accounts of Anil Ambani-led Reliance Infrastructure’s (RInfra’s) arm, Delhi Airport Metro Express Private Limited (DAMEPL).....

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P&H HC Asks NCLT to Hear Out Bhushan Power Promoters(24.04.2019)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has asked National Company Law Tribunal to hear promoters of Bhushan Power & Steel Ltd. who claimed that lenders did not.....

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SC: 'Admission' Made by Accused to Police Officer Before Commencement of Investigation Admissible(25.04.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that a statement made by the accused to a police officer before the investigation commences, is admissible in evidence, if .....

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NGT Seeks Report on Signature Bridge Green Violations(25.04.2019)

Yamuna pollution monitoring committee, a panel formed by the National Green Tribunal (NGT), directed Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) to submi.....

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SC Expresses Satisfaction Over EC Action Against Politicians Giving Hate Speeches(17.04.2019)

Supreme Court has expressed satisfaction over swift action by Election Commission against various politicians, including Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister .....

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No GST on Interest Free Security Deposit for Lease: AAR(18.04.2019)

Authority for Advance Rulings (AAR), Maharashtra has held that Goods and Services Tax (GST) cannot be levied on interest free security deposit, given .....

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Madras HC Upholds President’s Decision to Cancel Vellore Poll(18.04.2019)

Madras High Court has dismissed two writ petitions filed against President’s decision to rescind poll notification for Vellore parliamentary constitue.....

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No GST on Interest Free Security Deposit for Lease: AAR(18.04.2019)

Authority for Advance Rulings (AAR), Maharashtra has held that Goods and Services Tax (GST) cannot be levied on interest free security deposit, given .....

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Dispose Pre-GST Cases Soon to Help Businesses: Allahabad HC to State(19.04.2019)

Allahabad High Court has directed State Govt to dispose of all pre-GST cases so that businesses can plan their business properly.

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Bombay HC Asks TMC to Seal Hospitals Not Having Fire Department NOC(19.04.2019)

Bombay High Court has directed Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) in Maharashtra to seal all private hospitals and nursing homes that were operating wi.....

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Bombay HC Asks TMC to Seal Hospitals Not Having Fire Department NOC(19.04.2019)

Bombay High Court has directed Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) in Maharashtra to seal all private hospitals and nursing homes that were operating wi.....

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Supreme Court: States Can’t Appoint ‘Acting Director General of Police’(04.07.2018)

Supreme Court has restrained all states from appointing Director General of Police (DGP) in an acting capacity, observing that such a concept is not p.....

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Kerala High Court: Corporate Funding of Political Parties Will Not Have Any Bearing on Voter’s Choice(04.07.2018)

Kerala High Court has observed that it cannot be said that contribution of the corporate to the coffers of political parties will have any bearing on .....

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Centre Approves 2 WIPO Treaties to Give Further Protection to Copyright Owners, Performers(05.07.2018)

The Government has approved a proposal of accession of India to two WIPO treaties which would provide more protection to the works of copyright owners.....

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Supreme Court Seeks Central Government’s Response on Plea Against Polygamy(05.07.2018)

Supreme Court has sought a response from the Centre on a fresh plea that challenged the constitutional validity of the practice of polygamy and 'nikah.....

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LCI 276th Report: Law Commission Recommends Legalisation of Regulated Betting(06.07.2018)

Law Commission of India has released its 276th report recommending that betting and gambling in sports be legalised and regulated.

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Supreme Court To Congress Leader: Bring Poll Body's "Clean Chit" Order On PM(06.05.2019)

Supreme Court has directed Congress MP Sushmita Dev to bring on record the Election Commission's orders giving clean chit to Prime Minister Narendra M.....

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Supreme Court: Corporates Appear to Have Penetrated Judiciary to Manipulate Court Orders(09.05.2019)

Supreme Court expressed “shock” at how the Court order was changed in an instance where a direction to six suppliers of Amrapali to appear before the .....

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SC Asks Gujarat to Provide 50% Quota to In-Service Medical Officer in PG Medical Seats(22.05.2017)

Supreme Court has directed Gujarat Government to provide for 50 per cent of seats to be reserved in post graduate diploma courses for medical officers.....

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NCLAT Refuses to Stay Resolution Process of Bhushan Power and Steel(13.07.2018)

National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has turned down the plea of U.K.-based Liberty House to stay the resolution process of Bhushan Power a.....

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Supreme Court: South Delhi Municipal Corporation’s BS-IV Diesel Vehicles Get Clearance(15.05.2019)

Supreme Court has permitted South Delhi Municipal Corporation to register 86 of its Bharat Standard (BS-IV-compliant diesel vehicles with the Regional.....

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Bandipora Rape Case: Jammu and Kashmir High Court Directs IGP to File Status Report by Friday(15.05.2019)

J & K HC took suo moto cognizance of the Bandipora rape case of a three-year-old girl and directed IG of Police (Kashmir zone) to file a status report.....

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SC: No New Appointments to be Made from In-Service Candidates Against Bar Quota to the Post of DJ(16.05.2019)

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 .....

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All HC: Gov Can’t Take Possession of Land of Citizens Without Acquisition or Giving Any Compensation(17.05.2019)

Allahabad High Court has reprimanded the State Government for the "unsound" practice of taking possession of private land without an acquisition or gi.....

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J & K High Court Orders Social Media Platforms to Delete Posts Identifying Bandipora Rape Victim(20.05.2019)

Jammu and Kashmir High Court has ordered Youtube, Facebook and Twitter to remove all posts from their platforms which disclosed the identity of a thre.....

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Calcutta HC: Power Of Attorney can be Permitted to Address the Court in Case of Close Relative(25.04.2019)

Calcutta High Court observed that court has discretion to permit the power of attorney to address the court in a case of close relative.

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Non-Advocate Power of Attorney Permitted to Address Court in Case of Close Relative: Calcutta HC(26.04.2019)

Calcutta High Court has observed that there is discretion in court in the case of a close relative to permita non advocate power of attorney to addres.....

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Adverse Possession Plea can be Sustained Only When Possession is in Denial of True Owners' Title: SC(29.04.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that mere continuous possession howsoever long it may have been qua its true owner is not enough to sustain the plea of adv.....

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Madras HC Suggests Amending POCSO Act to Exclude Consensual Sex After Age of 16(29.04.2019)

Madras High Court has suggested exclusion of consensual sex after 16 years of age from purview of POCSO Act and also observed that a relationship betw.....

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Police Attack on Howrah Lawyers: Court Premises are to be Insulated from All Intrusions: Calcutta HC(30.04.2019)

Calcutta High Court has taken suo motu cognizance of the brutal police assault on lawyers in Howrah n Court premise and also observed that Court premi.....

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P&H HC Imposes Fine of Rs. 10 L on Vishal Dadlani Over His Tweet Against Jain Monk Tarun Sagar(01.05.2019)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has asked music composer and singer Vishal Dadlani and politician Tehseen Poonawalla to pay Rs. 10 lakh each for alleged.....

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#GST Rollout: Govt Amends Registration Rules(29.06.2017)

Central Government has notified amendments made to Registration Rules under CGST, which says that registration granted to a tax payer can be cancelled.....

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LCI 269th Report on Poultry Birds: New Rules to Stop Cruel Practices Against Egg-laying Hens(04.07.2017)

Law Commission of India has submitted its 269th Report titled 'Transportation and House-keeping of Egg-laying hens (layers) and Broiler Chickens' sugg.....

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LCI 270th Report: Registration of Marriage Should be Made Compulsory(05.07.2017)

Law Commission of India has submitted its 270th Report titled ‘Compulsory Registration of Marriages’ to Government suggesting compulsory registration .....

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Govt Prescribes Procedure Export and Sealing of Containerized Cargo(05.07.2017)

Government of India has prescribed procedure for export and for sealing of containerized cargo.

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Supreme Court Notice to Govt on Plea for Inclusion of Sports in Education Curriculum(21.08.2018)

Supreme Court has agreed to hear a PIL seeking its direction to Centre and states to make sports compulsory in educational curriculum from elementary .....

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Supreme Court Seeks Status Regarding Setting Up of Special Courts to Try Politicians(22.08.2018)

Supreme Court has sought a status report from Centre on the progress made in setting up of 12 special courts to exclusively deal with cases involving .....

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Kerala High Court Starts Suo Moto Proceedings Over Snapped Power Line Claiming Two Lives(13.06.2019)

Kerala High Court has taken suo moto notice of the tragic death of two persons due to electrocution from a broken power line and registered a writ pet.....

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RBI Hikes Repo Rate by 25 bps to 6.5%(01.08.2018)

Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI’s) monetary policy committee (MPC) has raised repo rate by 25 basis points (bps) to 6.5%.

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NCLAT Allows Bidders of Bhushan Power to Revise Offers by Monday(02.08.2018)

National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has permitted all the three bidders of debt-ridden Bhushan Power & Steel Ltd -- Tata Steel, Liberty Ho.....

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Supreme Court Asks State of Jharkhand to Make Regular Appointments Only(02.08.2018)

Supreme Court has directed State of Jharkhand to consider making regular appointments only, dropping the idea of making irregular appointments so as t.....

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Lok Sabha Passes Bill to Set-up National Sports University in Manipur(06.08.2018)

Lok Sabha has passed a Bill to establish a National Sports University in Manipur to promote sports education in India.

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Delhi High Court Grants Relief to Pakistani Woman Facing Deportation(29.05.2019)

Delhi High Court has come to the rescue of a Pakistani woman married to an Indian and set aside the ‘leave India notice’ issued to her.

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Rajasthan High Court: Do Away With Contractual Appointment or 'Total Adhocism' Amongst Teachers(29.05.2019)

Rajasthan High Court while terming it as glaring example of the "hire & fire" policy and depriving teachers from the service benefits impressed upon t.....

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Delhi High Court Seeks Govt’s Reply on Population Control Measures(31.05.2019)

Delhi High Court has asked the Centre to inform it of status of the recommendations for population control made by the National Commission to Review t.....

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NCLT Dismisses Essar Power Jharkhand Ex-Promoters' Bid to Clear Dues(31.05.2019)

National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has dismissed Essar Power Jharkhand’s former promoters’ bid to take the company out of insolvency by offering to .....

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Supreme Court Asks Maharashtra Police to Present ‘Best Evidence’ Against Arrested Activists(20.09.2018)

SC has demanded that Maharashtra police present their “best evidence” against five arrested activists who have moved court against their “random” arre.....

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Bombay High Court Go-Ahead for Mahim Bus Depot Revamp, Luxury Tower(21.09.2018)

Bombay High Court has cleared decks for BMC to consider grant of completion and occupation certificate to a 24-storey luxury tower and the Mahim bus d.....

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Gujarat High Court Stays Kutch DM’s Order on Livestock Export Ban From Tuna(21.09.2018)

Gujarat High Court has stayed the order of Kutch District Magistrate prohibiting the movement of livestock at Tuna port after complaints of alleged vi.....

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SC Orders Release of ‘Unapologetic’ Litigant from Jail After He Tenders Unconditional Apology(24.09.2018)

Supreme Court has ordered the release of a litigant, who was sent to jail for being ‘unapologetic’ and for not complying its order, after he stated th.....

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Madras High Court Orders Police to Stop Accepting Gifts, Bouquets and Rewards(08.07.2019)

Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu police chief to issue a circular within six weeks to all police officers in the State to enforce rules o.....

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KHC: Providing Transportation Facilities is Not Replacement to Establishing Schools(11.07.2019)

Kerala High Court (KHC) has held that mere transportation facilities to the students is not a replacement to establishing schools for elementary educa.....

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NCLAT Stays Bhushan Power Lenders’ Meeting to Vote on Finalising Bids(18.07.2018)

NCLAT has stayed the meeting of Committee of Creditors of Bhushan Power and Steel Ltd. to vote on finalisation of bids for the debt-ridden firm.

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It is the Government’s Duty to Ensure That Every Police Personnel Gets a Day Off: Madras High Court(20.07.2018)

Madras High Court has recommended that the extra Rs. 200 paid to police officers who work during their day offs be restricted to just once every month.....

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Commitment to Frame Rules to Regulate Campus Politics Not Adhered by Govt : Kerala HC(20.07.2018)

Kerala High Court has observed that the Kerala Government had failed to adhere to the commitments made by it before the Court that it would frame rule.....

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Post Office Not Liable to Pay Damages for Delay in Delivery of Speed Post: Chhattisgarh HC(30.07.2018)

Chhattisgarh High Court has held that post office is not liable to pay damages for delay in delivery of speed post, postal articles in light of Sectio.....

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Madras High Court Directs Traffic Police to Explain Rule Regarding Wearing Helmets(05.06.2019)

Madras High Court has directed the Joint Commissioner of Police and the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Traffic, to appear before it to explain the imp.....

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RBI Policy: RBI Cuts Repo Rate by 25 Bps(06.06.2019)

Reserve Bank of India’s monetary policy committee led by Shaktikanta Das cut the repo rate by 25 basis points while remaining considerate of growth co.....

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DHC: Renewal of Passport Cannot be Denied Citing Criminal Case in Case There is Permission from Court(10.06.2019)

Delhi High Court (DHC) has directed the Regional Passport office to renew the passport of Rajiv Chaturvedi, the Chief General Manager of State-Run PEC.....

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Supreme Court: Light Blue Sticker for Petrol/CNG, Orange for Diesel Vehicles in NCR By Oct 2(17.08.2018)

Supreme Court has directed that hologram-based colour code stickers be put on vehicles for identification of type of fuel being used—light blue for pe.....

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Supreme Court Rejects Former RAW Official's PIL to Earmark PoK, Gilgit as LS Seats(01.07.2019)

Supreme Court has rejected a PIL seeking a direction to the Centre to earmark and declare Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Gilgit as Lok Sabha (LS).....

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Bombay High Court Directs Police to Punish Vehicles Using Police Stickers(01.07.2019)

Bombay High Court has held that applying police stickers on personal vehicles is an illegal offence. Directing officials to take action against those .....

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Delhi High Court Dismisses GVK's Plea on Mumbai Airport Stake Sale(02.07.2019)

Delhi High Court has dismissed GVK Airport Holdings' request seeking to stop Bid Services Division (Mauritius) from selling its shareholding in Mumbai.....

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PNB Scam: Singapore High Court Commands Freezing of Bank Accounts of Nirav Modi's Family(03.07.2019)

Singapore High Court has ordered the freezing of bank deposits worth Rs 44.41 crore, kept in that country by PNB fraud accused Nirav Modi's sister and.....

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Top Court Stays High Court Ruling, Clears Deck for NCLT Order on Bhushan Power(04.07.2019)

Top Court has stayed an order of the Punjab and Haryana High Court in which it had asked the Committee of Creditors of Bhushan Power and Steel Limited.....

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Bombay HC Pulls Up State for Not Delivering on Potholes(26.09.2018)

Bombay High Court has pulled up state for not delivering on potholes and said that if the state is collecting a hefty amount through tolls, why has it.....

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Cabinet Approves New Telecom Policy(26.09.2018)

Cabinet has approved new telecom policy named, National Digital Communications Policy (NDCP) 2018, which aims to attract $100 billion investment and c.....

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Indian Oil Corporation Can’t Claim ITC on GST Paid on Railway Freight for Transportation of ATF: AAR(27.09.2018)

Authority for Advance Rulings, West Bengal has held that the Indian Oil Corporation is not eligible to avail Input Tax Credit (ITC) on the GST paid on.....

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Chhattisgarh Must have Fair Liquor Policy: Chhattisgarh High Court(01.10.2018)

High Court of Chhattisgarh has directed the state government to frame a new liquor procurement policy within a month and ruled in favour of Diageo and.....

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Supreme Court on Speedy Justice: Will not Wait for Data on POCSO Cases(29.07.2019)

Supreme Court has noted that for speedy justice in child rape cases, directions can be passed without waiting for additional data on cases registered .....

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Punjab and Haryana High Court Bans Loudspeakers to Stop Noise Pollution(29.07.2019)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued a complete ban on loudspeakers in public areas in an effort to curb noise pollution. Religious places such as.....

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Bombay High Court Commutes Death Penalty of Pune BPO Gang Rape and Murder Convicts to Life(29.07.2019)

Bombay High Court has commuted the death penalty of two convicts in the 2007 Pune BPO gang-rape and murder case to life imprisonment on the ground tha.....

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Punjab & Haryana HC Questions Haryana Over Allotment of Bus Routes to Private Operators(13.10.2016)

Punjab & Haryana HC has questioned Haryana Transport Department's decision to allot timetable of State Roadways Buses to private operators on some rou.....

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Gujarat High Court Slams Civic Bodies Over Wastage of Public Money, Poor Condition of Roads(22.08.2017)

Gujarat High Court has expressed dismay at the state of roads in city of Ahmedabad, and granted Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation four weeks’ time to co.....

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Delhi High Court: Mull Over Consequences If Passport Impounded During Overseas Travel(23.08.2017)

Delhi High Court has asked the Centre to mull over the consequences Indian citizens would face if an order impounding their passport is issued while t.....

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Delhi HC Slams Passport Office Over Ignorance of Order on Passport to Tibetans Born in India(31.08.2017)

Delhi High Court has slapped a cost of Rs. 25,000 to be paid to a man whose passport was revoked on illusory grounds ranging from concealment of his p.....

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Madras High Court Suggests Government Aid for Fishermen to Fix Transponders in Boats(11.10.2018)

Madras High Court has opined that the government should come forward to provide financial assistance to the fishermen by extending the subsidy to the .....

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Supreme Court: House Delayed, Buyer Cannot be Compelled to Take Possession(05.08.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that a builder cannot “impose” upon a buyer to take possession of a ready house if it is delayed, and the customer is justi.....

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NGT: Make Limiters Essential in Sound Systems to Cut Noise Pollution(06.08.2019)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Delhi Pollution Control Committee to make the use of sound limiters essential in all sound systems, to .....

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Delhi High Court Acquits Man from Charge of Raping 7 Year Old HIV Positive Boy(15.11.2018)

Delhi High Court has acquitted a security guard of a children's home of the charge of repeatedly raping a seven-year-old HIV positive orphan, observin.....

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NGT Gives Approval for Construction of India’s Future Largest Dam(16.11.2018)

National Green Tribunal has given its nod to construction of 2,880 MW Dibang Multipurpose Project (DMP) in Lower Dibang Valley district of Arunachal P.....

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Delhi High Court Asks About Pay of Judges' Spouse(19.11.2018)

Delhi High Court has asked for details of gainful employment of spouses of officers of Delhi Higher Judicial Service and Delhi Judicial Service, which.....

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Delhi High Court Dismisses Plea Seeking Population Control in India(04.09.2019)

Delhi High Court has declined to entertain an implementation of certain steps, including two-child norm, to control the country's rising population on.....

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National Green Tribunal Slams Delhi Pollution Control Committee for Inaction Against Violators(04.09.2019)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has slammed the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) over its inaction on controlling pollution and taking action ag.....

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AHC: Pendency of Criminal Case Against Passport Holder will not Result in Confiscation of Passport(04.09.2019)

Allahabad High Court (AHC) has ruled that mere pendency of a criminal case is not a valid reason for confiscation of a person’s passport. Further the .....

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Delhi High Court Raps Government for Revoking Man's Passport As Pressure Tactic(06.10.2017)

Delhi High Court has taken to task the Government for revoking the passport of an Indian citizen, who was living in Ukraine, to pressure him to settle.....

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Supreme Court: We Cannot Direct Implementation of National Policy Framed by Government(09.10.2017)

Supreme Court has dismissed plea seeking directions to Government to implement National Policy for Farmers-2007, framed by Union Ministry of Agricultu.....

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Allahabad High Court Asks if CCTV Cameras are Installed in Uttar Pradesh Police Stations(05.11.2018)

Allahabad High Court has asked the Uttar Pradesh Government if it has installed CCTV cameras to monitor police stations in the state and how personnel.....

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Calling Husband ‘Impotent’ in Pleadings can Amount to Defamation: Bombay High Court(12.11.2018)

Bombay High Court has held that calling a husband impotent in pleadings can amount to defamation and observed that word “impotent” when understood in .....

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Kerala High Court Disqualifies Lawmaker for Using Religion to Win Polls(12.11.2018)

Kerala High Court has disqualified an Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) legislator after hearing a petition that claimed he had used religion to win t.....

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Gauhati High Court Rules Out Post Benchmark(16.09.2019)

Gauhati High Court has quashed the 2016 office memorandum of the State Government by inserting “alternative” qualification for the post of a principal.....

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Uttarakhand High Court Bans Use of Chilli Powder to Shoo Away Elephant Herds(17.10.2019)

Uttarakhand High Court has prohibited the use of chilli powder either in the form of wires or balls or any other cruel means to stop elephants from cr.....

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Karnataka High Court Directs ECI to Clarify if Bypoll Process has Been Stalled(18.10.2019)

Karnataka High Court has directed the Election Commission of India to clarify whether the process of by-elections to 15 Assembly constituencies in Ka.....

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Delhi High Court Directs Govt to Set Up Police Booths with Least Possible Hindrance to Public(22.10.2019)

Delhi High Court has directed that police booths should be constructed with least possible hindrance to public at large and basic facilities be provid.....

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Delhi High Court Seeks Govt’s Reply Over VoIP Breach(22.10.2019)

Delhi High Court has issued notices to the Department of Telecommunication and the Finance Ministry, besides Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp, seeking .....

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SC:Court Order Needed Before Providing Police Assistance to Deliver Possession to Decree Holder(22.10.2019)

Supreme Court has castigated executive authorities for using police assistance to deliver possession of a property to a decree-holder though there was.....

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Ensure No Pollution is Caused Due to Immersion of Idols and Religious Festivals: Bombay HC(20.12.2018)

Bombay High Court has issued directions to Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) for ensuring that the river Godavari remains pollution-free.

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Delhi High Court Asks Cops to Put CCTVs in Vulnerable Areas in 1 year(21.12.2018)

Delhi High Court has directed Delhi Police to ensure that CCTV cameras are procured and installed in the 44 vulnerable areas within one year as agains.....

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Delhi High Court Asks Cops to Put CCTVs in Vulnerable Areas in 1 year(21.12.2018)

Delhi High Court has directed Delhi Police to ensure that CCTV cameras are procured and installed in the 44 vulnerable areas within one year as agains.....

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SEBI Comes Out with Liberalised Norms for Depository Receipts(11.10.2019)

Securities and Exchange Board of India has come out with a detailed framework for issuance of depository receipts (DRs), a move that will provide Indi.....

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Supreme Court Restrains I-T Department from Reassessing NuPower Accounts(11.10.2019)

Supreme Court has disallowed the Income Tax Department’s bid to reassess the accounts of Deepak Kochhar-owned NuPower Renewables to investigate an inv.....

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Delhi High Court: Ensuring Central Schools in Each District and Common Syllabus is Policy Decision(14.10.2019)

Delhi High Court has ruled that ensuring atleast at least one Central school in each Taluka and having common syllabus for all schools is a policy dec.....

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Delhi Pollution: SC Directs MOEF to File Report on Stubble Burning in Punjab, Haryana & Western UP(15.10.2019)

Supreme Court has directed the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change to file a status report on the recommendations of a high level task.....

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No Benefit to Disabled Dependent Till Proposer Survives Under LIC's Jeevan Aadhar Policy: SC(04.01.2019)

Supreme Court has upheld a condition in Jeevan Aadhar Policy from the Life Insurance Corporation of India that no benefit can be paid to the dependant.....

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Worshipper can't Maintain Suit for Recovery of Possession of Temple Property: Kerala HC(07.01.2019)

Kerala High Court has allowed a second appeal on principle that a worshipper cannot maintain a suit for recover of possession of property dedicated to.....

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MCA Extends Due Date of Filing Annual Return and Financial Statement(31.10.2019)

Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has extended the due date of filing of Forms MGT-7 (Annual Return) and AOC-4 (Financial Statement) under the Compa.....

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Supreme Court: Inherent Powers Cannot be Invoked to Change Sentence Imposed by HC Itself(05.11.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that inherent power under Section 482 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 cannot be used by the High Court to reopen or alt.....

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Delhi Air Pollution: Authorities have Left People to Die, Says Supreme Court(05.11.2019)

Supreme Court has pulled up authorities from Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi for failing to control crop stubble burning in their states, w.....

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Delhi Air Pollution: Supreme Court Raps States, Asks 'How can You Let People Die'(07.11.2019)

Supreme Court has said that, "Can you permit people to die like this and make it fait accompli?" while blasting the Governments of Punjab, Haryana and.....

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Uttarakhand High Court Issues Guidelines to Curb Pre-Poll Corruption(22.10.2019)

Uttarakhand High Court has issued guidelines and directions to the State Election Commission and the State Government to ensure free and fair election.....

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Bombay High Court Strikes Down Article 19 of Portuguese Law on Marriage and Divorce(23.10.2019)

Bombay High Court has struck down as unconstitutional Article 19 of the Portuguese law that gave legal sanctity to church tribunals in dealing with ma.....

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Top Court Stays High Court Trial of Karnataka Bypoll Order(24.10.2019)

Top Court has stayed proceedings before Karnataka High Court relating to the challenge to the Election Commission’s notification rescheduling by-elect.....

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Madras HC: Maintain Public Toilets under CSR(30.10.2019)

Madras High Court has directed Commissioner of Tirunelveli Corporation to send proposal to private companies with regard to maintenance of public toil.....

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Telangana High Court Seeks Detail Report on TSRTC Employees Strike(30.10.2019)

Telangana High Court, by describing the report presented by the State government on the ongoing strike by Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (.....

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Telangana High Court Seeks Detail Report on TSRTC Employees Strike(30.10.2019)

Telangana High Court, by describing the report presented by the State government on the ongoing strike by Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (.....

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Specifying 50% Disability Limit in Visual Impairment for Judicial Officer Post Legitimate: SC(23.01.2019)

Supreme Court has held that stipulating a limit of 50% disability in hearing impairment or visual impairment as a condition to be eligible for the pos.....

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Why haven't Polls been Held in 18 Constituencies: Madras High Court Asks CEC(23.01.2019)

Madras High Court has issued a notice to Tamil Nadu's chief election commissioner and chief electoral officer asking why elections for 18 constituenci.....

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SC Upholds Direction to Apply Subject-Wise Reservation in Teaching Posts in Universities(24.01.2019)

Supreme Court has rejected Centre's challenge against a 2017 judgment of Allahabad High Court which had held that reservations in teaching posts in un.....

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Mere Delay in Passing Award by Itself can't be Ground to Appoint Another Arbitrator: SC(24.01.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that mere neglect of an arbitrator to act or delay in passing the award by itself cannot be the ground to appoint another a.....

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Tripura High Court: Courts have no Jurisdiction to Interfere with Policy Decisions(26.11.2019)

Tripura High Court has reiterated that Courts do not have the jurisdiction to interfere in policy decisions of the Government. The Court ruled that th.....

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Supreme Court: Municipal Commissioners can be Prosecuted under Water Pollution Law(29.11.2019)

Supreme Court has ruled that municipal commissioners and chief officers can also be prosecuted under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) A.....

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Delhi HC to CIL: Supply Coal to RPower's Butibori Unit-I(13.02.2018)

Delhi High Court has directed state-run Coal India to immediately commence coal supplies to the Unit-I of Butibori power project of Reliance Power.

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SC Rejects Maharashtra Government's Plea to Shut Erone Probe(15.02.2019)

Supreme Court has declined Maharashtra Government's plea to close the case of alleged bribing in Eron-Dabhol Power Project.

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Bombay HC Seeks Status of CCTV Cameras at Police Stations(18.02.2019)

Bombay High Court has asked state government to spell out progress in implementing its orders to install CCTV cameras at all police stations to preven.....

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CIVIL - SC Refuses to Hear PIL Seeking Ban on Slaughter of Animals for Export(19.02.2019)

Supreme Court has refused to interfere on a plea which questioned the Government of India's policy on export of meat, leather and related products in .....

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CIVIL - Kerala HC Issues Guidelines for Appointment of Guardian to Patients Lying in State of Coma(21.02.2019)

Kerala High Court has observed that no specific provision is available in any Statutes to deal with procedure for such appointment of Guardian to a vi.....

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CIVIL - Kerala HC Issues Guidelines for Appointment of Guardian to Patients Lying in State of Coma(21.02.2019)

Kerala High Court has observed that no specific provision is available in any statute to deal with procedure for appointment of Guardian to a victim l.....

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Supreme Court Issues Notice on Plea to Introduce Population Control Measures Such as 'Two Child Norm’(13.01.2020)

Supreme Court has issued notice on a petition filed for seeking directions to the Central Government to take appropriate steps, including introduction.....

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Compassionate Appointment can't be Denied to Children Born Out of Void Marriage: SC(11.01.2019)

Supreme Court held that benefit of compassionate appointment scheme cannot be denied to the children born out of void marriage.

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SC Directs Centre to Explore Feasibility of Hydrogen-Based Japanese Technology to Fight Air Pollution(13.11.2019)

Supreme Court has directed the Centre to explore the feasibility of a hydrogen-based Japanese technology as a permanent solution to the air pollution .....

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Air Pollution: Delhi High Court Pulls Up Delhi Govt, Recommends Clutch of Measures(15.11.2019)

Delhi High Court has pulled up the Delhi Government and other authorities over increasing air pollution levels in the city and suggested a clutch of m.....

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Supreme Court Summarizes Principles to Determine 'Commercial Purpose'(18.11.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that provision of hostel facilities to nurses so as to facilitate better medical care is a positive duty enjoined upon the .....

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Chhattisgarh High Court Quashes Results of Preliminary Exam for Civil Judge Post(18.11.2019)

Chhattisgarh High Court has quashed the final results of the preliminary examination conducted by the Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission for the p.....

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Supreme Court Issues Notice on Farmers' Plea Against Land Acquisition(20.01.2020)

Supreme Court has issued notices to the National High-Speed Rail Corporation Ltd. and the Gujarat and Central governments on Farmer’s Petitions agains.....

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Delhi HC: Curbing Political Advertisements in Model Code of Conduct, Freedom of Speech Not Violated(20.01.2020)

Delhi High Court has held that the restriction on political advertisements during the Model Code of Conduct does not violate either the freedom of spe.....

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Delhi HC: Curbing Political Advertisements in Model Code of Conduct, Freedom of Speech Not Violated(20.01.2020)

Delhi High Court has held that the restriction on political advertisements during the Model Code of Conduct does not violate either the freedom of spe.....

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Delhi HC: Curbing Political Advertisements in Model Code of Conduct, Freedom of Speech Not Violated(20.01.2020)

Delhi High Court has held that the restriction on political advertisements during the Model Code of Conduct does not violate either the freedom of spe.....

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Delhi HC: Curbing Political Advertisements in Model Code of Conduct, Freedom of Speech Not Violated(20.01.2020)

Delhi High Court has held that the restriction on political advertisements during the Model Code of Conduct does not violate either the freedom of spe.....

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AAR, Karnataka: Govt. Timber Depots Are Not Government Department; Must Collect GST and Issue Invoice(20.01.2020)

Authority of Advance Ruling, Karnataka has ruled that the Government Timber Depots are not Government Department, thereby reverse charge mechanism wil.....

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Kerala HC Clarifies Issue of Composite Supply Under Goods and Services Tax Regime(20.01.2020)

Kerala High Court has clarified the issue of composite supplies under the Central Goods and Services Tax, 2017, explaining that where the supply is co.....

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NGT Requires List of Labs Monitoring Pollution(18.11.2019)

National Green Tribunal has asked the Union Environment Ministry to submit a list of recognized laboratories and analysts that monitor pollution and u.....

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Delhi High Court Junks Plea to Replace Delhi Police with Another Security Force in Courts(19.11.2019)

Delhi High Court has declined to entertain a plea by two lawyers seeking to replace the police with some other security force in the courts here in vi.....

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Madhya Pradesh High Court Grants Relief to Actress Monica Bedi in Fake Passport Case(19.11.2019)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has granted a major relief for film actress Monica Bedi and has upheld an earlier verdict of a Bhopal District Court, which .....

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NGT to Pollution Boards: Review Setting Up and Expansion of Industries in Polluted Areas(21.11.2019)

National Green Tribunal has directed the Central Pollution Control Board to revise its mechanism for setting up of new industrial units and also expan.....

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NGT to Delhi Government: Inadequate Action on Tackling Noise Pollution(21.11.2019)

National Green Tribunal has slammed the Delhi Government's awareness activities to tackle noise pollution, saying they were inadequate in terms of qua.....

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SERVICE - Only Officers with Minimum Service of 6 Months Left Should be Considered for DGP Appointment: SC(13.03.2019)

Supreme Court has said that only officers who have a minimum of six months tenure left in service should be considered for the post of Director Genera.....

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CIVIL - Madras HC Orders Arrest of Singaporean Vessels(14.03.2019)

Madras High Court has ordered the arrest of two Singaporean vessels after a compensation plea was moved on behalf of a 21-year-old Indian-origin seama.....

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CRIMINAL - Madras HC Orders Rs. 25 Lakh Compensation for Pollachi Survivor(18.03.2019)

Madras High Court has ordered state government to give an interim compensation of Rs. 25 lakh to survivor of Pollachi rape case for revealing her iden.....

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DIRECT TAXATION - Mere Execution of Power of Attorney Doesn't Amount to ‘Transfer’: ITAT(18.03.2019)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Chennai has held that mere execution of a Power of Attorney would not amount to transfer of property for determi.....

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Delhi HC: Where No Conscious and Knowledgeable Possession of Firearm, Case Cannot Proceed(30.01.2020)

Delhi High Court has held that if there is nothing in the First Information Report which indicates a conscious and knowledgeable possession of a firea.....

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Supreme Court Allows Mined Goa Iron Ore to be Transported(31.01.2020)

Supreme Court has allowed mining leaseholders in Goa to transport mined iron ore extracted between February 7 and March 15, 2018, and lying at the pit.....

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Gujarat HC: To Compound Tax Evasion Offences, Assessee Should Pay Whole Tax Amount Evaded(31.01.2020)

Gujarat High Court has held that 100% of the tax sought to be evaded is to be paid for compounding of a tax evasion offences under Section 276C (1) of.....

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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS - Bombay HC Directs Spotify to Deposit Rs. 6.5 Crore in Warner/Chappell Copyright Case(01.03.2019)

Bombay High Court has directed music streaming app Spotify to deposit Rs. 6.5 crore after a suit for infringement was filed by music publisher Warner/.....

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CIVIL - International Finance Corporation Not Absolutely Immune from Suit Filed by Gujarat Farmers: US SC(01.03.2019)

United States Supreme Court has held that International Finance Corporation is not absolutely immune from suit filed against it by Gujarat farmers and.....

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CIVIL - Madras HC Orders Release of Former AIADMK Minister K Ponnusamy’s Properties(05.03.2019)

Madras High Court has ordered release of properties belonging to the wife and daughter of former AIADMK minister K Ponnusamy, confiscated in connectio.....

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Supreme Court: Set Up Two Special Courts in Districts with Over 300 POCSO Cases(17.12.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that States would have to set up two designated courts in districts where the number of pending cases of child abuse under .....

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Karnataka High Court to AG: Ask Govt Why Students were Taken to Police Stations(20.12.2019)

Karnataka High Court has said it will check the legality of the prohibitory orders implemented from December 19 to 21 while it rapped the State Govern.....

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Calcutta High Court Sets Aside Deportation of Rohingya Couple to Uphold Spirit of Humanity(26.12.2019)

Calcutta High Court has stayed the deportation of a Rohingya couple who had illegally entered India back in 2017 and was about to be deported back by .....

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Hindu Marriage Between Hindu and Non-Hindu Individuals is Valid: Bombay HC(14.02.2019)

Bombay High Court has held, if a marriage is performed as per Hindu rites by two individuals, in which one is of another religion, then their marriage.....

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Supreme Court Upholds Law on Appointment of Teachers in Madrasas(06.01.2020)

Supreme Court has upheld a law framed by West Bengal in 2008 to appoint an independent commission for appointment of teachers in madrasas. The Court o.....

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Telangana High Court Gives Green Signal for Municipal Polls(08.01.2020)

Telangana High Court has given clearance for Municipal elections in the State. The Court dismissed a petition filed by the Telangana Pradesh Congress .....

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NGT Seeks Information on Solid Waste Management & Air Pollution in States, UTs(08.01.2020)

National Green Tribunal has directed the Central Pollution Control Board to obtain information from chief secretaries on solid waste management, resto.....

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Supreme Court Rejects Himachal Pradesh Government’s “Adverse Possession” of Woman’s Land(09.01.2020)

Supreme Court has directed Himachal Pradesh Government to pay compensation along with Rs. 10 Lakhs Litigation Costs to an 80- year old woman whose lan.....

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DGFT Issues Notice on Non-Compliance and Misclassification of Imported Goods(20.01.2020)

Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has issued the notice stating that Non-Compliance and Misclassification of Imported Goods under ‘Others’ C.....

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NCLAT Stays NCLT’s Order Prohibiting Appointment of Ex- Bankers as Resolution Professional(21.01.2020)

National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has stayed National Company Law Tribunal’s Order which prohibited appointing a former bank official as indepen.....

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SC Asks Maharashtra PCB to Detail Steps Taken on Ground Water Contamination at Akolner Village(21.01.2020)

Supreme Court has directed the Maharashtra State Pollution Control Board to file an affidavit in four weeks, giving details of the steps taken on the .....

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Supreme Court Tells Parliament to Rethink Powers of Speaker to Disqualify(22.01.2020)

Supreme Court has said to the Parliament to rethink whether the Speaker of a House should continue to have powers to disqualify, observing that he als.....

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SC: Appeal Against Composite Sentence of Imprisonment and Fine Does Not Abate on Death of Accused(22.01.2020)

Supreme Court has observed that, if the Accused-Appellant dies during the pendency of a criminal appeal against a composite sentence of imprisonment a.....

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Supreme Court: Trial Court Can Add or Alter Charges at Any Time, Even After Reserving Judgment(22.01.2020)

Supreme Court has observed that a Trial Court can exercise its powers of altering or adding charges under Section 216 of the Code of Criminal Procedur.....

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CESTAT Hyderabad: Import of Multi-Functional Digital Copies Not Prohibited(15.01.2020)

Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal- Hyderabad has held that the importing of Multifunctional digital copies is not prohibited and there.....

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CESTAT Mumbai: Cleaning Service Provided Through Manpower Not Taxable Service(15.01.2020)

Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal- Mumbai has held that the company providing cleaning services through Manpower engaged by it were un.....

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CESTAT: No Vivisection in Service and Material Components of Contract is Composite Works Contract(16.01.2020)

Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal Hyderabad has held that where a contract cannot be vivisection between service component and mater.....

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CESTAT Hyderabad: Service Tax Paid on GTA Services Available as Refund and Is Not Exempt(16.01.2020)

Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal Hyderabad has held that where the conditions for availing a refund of service tax on Goods Transpo.....

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Bombay HC: Nothing in RTI Act Empowers CIC to Constitute Any Committee or Conduct Any Enquiry(16.01.2020)

Bombay High Court has ruled that nothing in the Right to Information Act, 2005 empowers the State or Central Information Commission to constitute any .....

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Delhi HC Orders Time Limit for Disposal of Application Moved by Bank to Sell Vehicle in Recovery Suit(22.01.2020)

Delhi High Court has held that the Applications filed for seeking permission to sell a vehicle seized by the bank in cases of default cannot be kept p.....

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Delhi Court Seeks Report on Jamia Millia Police Brutality(23.01.2020)

Delhi Court has asked Jamia Nagar Police Station to file an action taken report on a complaint filed by Jamia Millia Islamia alleging unauthorized ent.....

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Karnataka High Court Restrains Authorities from Demolition of Temporary Sheds(23.01.2020)

Karnataka High Court has by way of interim relief restrained the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike and the Bengaluru police from evicting those livin.....

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DGFT: Goods Imported as Gifts Can be Allowed Import Free on Payment of Full Applicable Fees(23.01.2020)

Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has clarified that the goods imported as gifts can be allowed to import free on payment of full applicable.....

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Madras HC: Acceptance of Corporate Insolvency Resolution Not a Ground to Quash Case u/s 138 NI Act(23.01.2020)

Madras High Court has held that acceptance of the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Plan under Section 31 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 ca.....

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Bombay HC Sets Aside Goods and Services Tax Authority's Order on Power to Attach Bank Accounts(23.01.2020)

Bombay High Court has quashed and set aside an order by the Directorate General of Goods and Services Tax Intelligence holding that the said order of .....

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#Union Budget 2020-2021: Corporate Tax Reduced for Existing Companies(01.02.2020)

Finance Minister stated that the Corporate tax for existing companies has been slashed to 22%.

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#Union Budget 2020-2021: New Power Generation Companies to be Taxed at 15%(01.02.2020)

Central Government with an aim to boost power generation capacity, has extended the new corporate tax regime for new manufacturing plants to new power.....

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Supreme Court: Political Parties Must Justify Fielding of Candidate with Criminal Background(03.02.2020)

Supreme Court has made it mandatory for political parties to reveal the reason behind fielding a candidate with a criminal background. The Court has d.....

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Chhattisgarh High Court Directs State to Reconsider Appointment of Deputy Advocate General(03.02.2020)

Chhattisgarh High Court has directed the State Government to reconsider its appointment of Rajneesh Singh Baghel as Deputy Advocate General, who is ac.....

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SC: Power u/s 482 CrPC Cannot be Exercised Where Allegations Required to be Proved in Court of Law(03.02.2020)

Supreme Court has held that power under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 cannot be exercised where the allegations are required to .....

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Delhi High Court Rejects Plea Against AAP Candidate's Nomination for Assembly Polls(04.02.2020)

Delhi High Court has rejected as not maintainable a plea challenging a returning officer's order rejecting a complaint against the nomination of an Aa.....

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CIVIL - Delhi HC: Change in Attitude Needed for Speedy Disposal of Suits(25.03.2019)

Delhi High Court while deciding an application seeking permission to file certain additional documents in a commercial suit has observed that there is.....

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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS - Delhi HC Bans 12 Firms From Selling Patanjali Goods In International Market in Trademark Infringement(27.03.2019)

Delhi HC while deciding the matter in Patanjali Ayurved has granted ex-parte ad-interim injunction against Masala King Exports Trading Private Limited.....

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INSURANCE - SC: Disease Caused due to Insect Bite in the Natural Course of Events Not Covered Under 'Accident'(27.03.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that where a disease is caused or transmitted by insect bite/virus in the natural course of events, it would not be covered.....

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DIRECT TAXATION - Delay in Statutory Audit is Reasonable Cause for Delayed Filing of Tax Audit Report: ITAT(27.03.2019)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has held that the delay in completion of statutory audit can be a reasonable cause for delay in filing of the tax.....

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Delhi High Court Issues Notice Seeking Centre’s Response on Plea for Special Probe(12.02.2020)

Delhi High Court has sought the Centre’s response to a plea seeking Court-monitored probe by a committee or a special investigation team into the poli.....

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Allahabad High Court Prohibits Raising of Banners and Posters in Court Premises(12.02.2020)

Allahabad High Court has prohibited the raising of banners and posters in the Court premises, during elections to the High Court Bar Association, keep.....

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Delhi High Court Tests Police’s Emergency Helpline Number(05.02.2020)

Delhi High Court has tested the Delhi Police’s single emergency helpline number ‘112’ during proceedings and found it to be functional. However, the l.....

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Securities and Exchange Board of India Unveils New FPI Registration Application(05.02.2020)

Securities and Exchange Board of India has come out with a common application form for registration of foreign portfolio investors, to enhance operati.....

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Ministry of Corporate Affairs Notifies Amendment to Companies Rules, 2020(05.02.2020)

Ministry of Corporate Affairs has notified an amendment to the Companies (Compromises, Arrangements and Amalgamations) Rules, 2020, adding a provision.....

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Delhi HC: Paper Cutter Qualifies as 'Deadly Weapon' for Conviction Under Section 397 of IPC(05.02.2020)

Delhi High Court has held that a paper-cutter would qualify as a 'deadly weapon' to secure a conviction for committing robbery with an attempt to caus.....

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Calcutta HC: Exercise of Power of Privilege by State Legislature is Open to Judicial Review(05.02.2020)

Calcutta High Court has quashed an order passed by the Speaker of West Bengal Legislative Assembly imposing a punishment on a person for allegedly vio.....

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Supreme Court: No Presumption That Decision Taken by Persons Occupying High Posts is Valid(12.02.2020)

Supreme Court has observed that there is no presumption that a decision taken by persons occupying High posts is valid and that all power vested in th.....

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Bombay HC: Provisional Attachment Under GST Act to Protect Revenue Not Omnibus Power(12.02.2020)

Bombay High Court has held that the Provisional Attachment Power under Section 83 of the Central Goods and Services Act, 2017 is to be used in only li.....

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NCLAT: CIRP Against Real Estate Company to Affect the Only Project Concerned(13.02.2020)

National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has held that an insolvency process against a real estate company will impact only the project concerned and n.....

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SC Directs Political Parties to Publish Criminal Antecedents of Candidates in LS & Assembly Polls(13.02.2020)

Supreme Court has directed that all political parties have to publish the details of criminal antecedents of their candidates in the Lok Sabha and Ass.....

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Supreme Court: Court to Appoint Amicus Curiae if Accused Unrepresented(13.02.2020)

Supreme Court has reiterated that when an accused is unrepresented before a Court, it has to either appoint Amicus curiae or to refer the matter to th.....

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Supreme Court: Subordinate Judges Cannot Seek Direct Recruitment to Post of District Judges(19.02.2020)

Supreme Court has held that Civil Judges are not eligible to seek direct recruitment to post of District Judges in bar quota. The Court has further he.....

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Meghalaya HC: No Discretion for Governor in Appointments in District Councils in Tribal Areas(19.02.2020)

Meghalaya High Court has held that the Governor of the State does not have any discretion in the matter of appointments to the Executive Committee of .....

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Supreme Court: Magistrate Can Review Order Passed u/s 125 CrPC; Bar u/s 362 CrPC Not Applicable(20.02.2020)

Supreme Court has held that a Magistrate who passes an order on settlement between parties under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (.....

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CESTAT, Mumbai: Application for Compounding of Offence Can Not be Rejected on Technical Grounds(20.02.2020)

Custom, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Mumbai has held that the purpose of compounding of offence against the payment of compoundin.....

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Kerala HC: Temporary Reunion During Pendency of Divorce Proceedings Will Not Dissolution of Marriage(24.02.2020)

Kerala High Court has observed that the reunion of spouses for a temporary period during the pendency of the proceeding for divorce pursuant to the se.....

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Reserve Bank of India Raises Investment Cap for FPIs in Corporate and Government Debt Instruments(24.01.2020)

Reserve Bank of India has raised the investment limit for foreign portfolio investors in Government and Corporate Bonds, in a bid to bring in more for.....

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Karnataka HC: Trial Courts Can Only Recommend Compensation Under POCSO Rules(24.01.2020)

Karnataka High Court has held that the Trial Court or Special Court has to recommend the District Legal Services Authority to decide and award the com.....

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Allahabad HC Imposes Cost on State for Delaying Payment of Post-Death Dues of Employee(24.01.2020)

Allahabad High Court has imposed costs on State authorities for delaying the payment of post-death dues of an employee, for over 24 years.

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AAR: Input Tax Credits Can be claimed on Leased Goods Transport Vehicle(24.01.2020)

Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR), West Bengal has ruled that Input Tax Credits can be claimed in accordance with the law on the leased goods transpo.....

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SC: Debts Recovery Tribunal Has No Power to Condone Delay in Filing Review Application(27.01.2020)

Supreme Court has held that the Debts Recovery Tribunal has no power to condone the delay in filing application for review under the Recovery of Debts.....

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Delhi High Court Seeks Response of HRD and Jamia Millia University on VC’s Appointment(28.01.2020)

Delhi High Court has sought the response of the Centre and Jamia Millia Islamia University on a plea challenging the appointment of the current Vice-C.....

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Bombay HC Asks TMC to Seal Hospitals Not Having Fire Department NOC(19.04.2019)

Bombay High Court has directed Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) in Maharashtra to seal all private hospitals and nursing homes that were operating wi.....

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If Exclusion Terms of Policy Not Told to Insured, Insurer can’t Repudiate Claim on its Basis: SC(22.04.2019)

Supreme Court has held that if the terms of exclusion of policy are not communicated to the insured, the insurer cannot rely on them to repudiate a cl.....

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Allahabad HC Extends Date for Compliance of Order for Removal of Anti-CAA Protestors Posters(18.03.2020)

Allahabad High Court has pushed the date for the compliance of its order for the immediate removal of anti-Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019 protesters'.....

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ITAT, Mumbai: No Penalty If Non-Furnishing of Tax Audit Report was Due to Bona Fide Reasons(18.03.2020)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Mumbai has held that the penalty under Section 271B of the Income Tax Act, 1961 is not leviable if there are bon.....

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Calcutta High Court Sets Aside Leave-India Notice to Polish Student(19.03.2020)

Calcutta High Court has set aside the expulsion order issued by Foreigner Regional Registration Offices to Kamil Siedcynski, a Polish student, for all.....

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SC: Surrender of Passport Can be Ordered to Ensure the Presence of Parties in Contempt Proceedings(20.03.2020)

Supreme Court has observed that a High Court is empowered to pass appropriate orders including the surrender of passport to ensure the presence of the.....

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Passport can’t be Revoked for Non-Appearance in Investigation Under FEMA: Delhi HC(12.04.2019)

Delhi High Court has held that a passport cannot be suspended or revoked under Section 10(3)(c) of the Passports Act on account of non-appearance befo.....

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ITAT, Pune: French Company Can’t be Taxed for Rendering IT Support Services to Indian Entities(03.03.2020)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Pune bench has held that the Information Technology (IT) support services rendered by a French Company to an Ind.....

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Delhi HC Directs for Reformation and Rehabilitation Plan of POCSO Convict(04.03.2020)

Delhi High Court has directed the Superintendent of Tihar jail to prepare an appropriate rehabilitation programme for the convict under Protection of .....

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CESTAT, Hyderabad: Repair Services and Man Power Recruitment in Jammu & Kashmir, ‘Exempted Services’(04.03.2020)

Custom, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Hyderabad has held that the repair services and manpower recruitment in the State of Jamm.....

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Delhi High Court Asks Builders to Deposit 50% of Profiteered Amount(05.03.2020)

Delhi High Court has asked two real estate companies to deposit 50% of the alleged profiteered amount in separate funds, staying the order of National.....

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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Plea Seeking On the Spot Compounding of Traffic Challans(05.03.2020)

Delhi High Court has issued notices to Delhi Government, Commissioner of Delhi Police, and Ministry of Road Transport and Highways in a plea seeking o.....

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Chhattisgarh HC: ‘Review Power’ Can be Invoked Only When Error Apparent on Face of Record(14.02.2020)

Chhattisgarh High Court has observed that the review power can be invoked only when there is an error apparent on the face of the record. The Court fu.....

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AAR, West Bengal: No GST on Composite Supply of Crushing Food Grains and Delivery of Crushed Grains(14.02.2020)

Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR), West Bengal has held that the composite supply of crushing the food grains belonging to the State Government and d.....

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Delhi High Court Seeks Jawaharlal Nehru University’s Response on Criteria for Teaching Posts(17.02.2020)

Delhi High Court has sought Jawaharlal Nehru University’s response on a plea challenging its decision to change selection criteria for vacant teaching.....

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Delhi HC Seeks Union Response in Alleged Bookie Sanjeev Chawla's Plea Against Police Custody(17.02.2020)

Delhi High Court has directed the Union Government to file a status report in a plea moved by alleged cricket bookie, Sanjeev Chawla seeking quashing .....

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Telangana High Court Issues Notices on PIL Against Rules for Transportation of Cattle(17.02.2020)

Telangana High Court has issued notices on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging certain rules about the transportation of animals and livest.....

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CBDT Notifies Forms for Firms to Avail Lower Corporate Taxes(17.02.2020)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified Forms 10-IC and 10-ID for existing companies that want to avail lower Income Tax rates and new manuf.....

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P&H HC Imposes Fine of Rs. 10 L on Vishal Dadlani Over His Tweet Against Jain Monk Tarun Sagar(01.05.2019)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has asked music composer and singer Vishal Dadlani and politician Tehseen Poonawalla to pay Rs. 10 lakh each for alleged.....

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Allahabad HC Extends 12 Months Period for Disposal of Arbitral Proceedings(06.04.2020)

Allahabad High Court has extended the 12 months period stipulated under Section 29A of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996, for the Arbitral Trib.....

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SC Upholds Quashing of Appointment of Instructors in Haryana(09.04.2020)

Supreme Court has upheld a 2013 judgment of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, which had quashed the appointments of 1,983 physical training instructo.....

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MCA Allows Companies to Hold Video Extraordinary General Meetings(09.04.2020)

Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has allowed companies to hold extraordinary general meetings through videoconferencing or other audio-visual means.....

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Telangana HC Seeks Response in Suo Moto Case for Use of Police Excesses During COVID Lockdown(09.04.2020)

Telangana High Court has sought the Advocate General's response in a suo moto hearing about the use of police excesses against people violating lockdo.....

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MCA Clarifies Corporate Contributions Towards Relief Funds Not to Qualify as CSR Expenditure(13.04.2020)

Union Ministry of Corporate Affairs has clarified that contributions made to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund or State Relief Fund for COVID-19 do not.....

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Allahabad HC Asks UP Government to Submit Report on Allegations of Police Atrocities(28.01.2020)

Allahabad High Court has asked the Uttar Pradesh Government to submit a report on allegations of police atrocities against anti-Citizenship Amendment .....

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SC: Non-Sending of Report u/s 57 NDPS Act in 48 Hours of Arrest Will not Vitiate Entire Proceedings(28.01.2020)

Supreme Court has reiterated that merely because the report contemplated under Section 57 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 .....

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Bombay High Court Suggests BMC to Invite Fresh Applications for Junior Panel Lawyers(28.01.2020)

Bombay High Court has asked the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to invite applications from lawyers interested in being empaneled on the Juni.....

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Supreme Court Says Women Should Get-Command Posts in the Army(29.01.2020)

Supreme Court has said that suitability and competence should be the criteria in deciding command appointments within the Army and there should not be.....

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Ministry of Corporate Affairs Notifies Winding Up Rules(29.01.2020)

Ministry of Corporate Affairs has notified rules for winding up of companies, making it easier for smaller firms to wind up businesses without taking .....

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Delhi HC Issues Notice in Plea Challenging Appointment of Najma Akhtar as Jamia's Vice-Chancellor(30.01.2020)

Delhi High Court has issued notices to the Union Government, Jamia Millia University, the Central Vigilance Commission, University Grants Commission a.....

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SC: Information Contained in Document is 'Corporeal Property' & Can be Subject Matter of Theft(10.05.2019)

Supreme Court has held that "document" as defined in Section 29 of IPC is a "moveable property" within the meaning of Section 22 of IPC and informatio.....

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AAR: GST Applicable on Supply of Waste Paper and Transportation Services Received from GTA(31.03.2020)

Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR) has held that 5% of Goods and Service Tax (GST) is applicable to the supply of waste paper and transportation servic.....

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Centre Extends Validity of Driving Licences, Registrations, Fitness Certificates & Permits(01.04.2020)

Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has extended the validity of documents like driving licenses, permits and registration that expired since 1st .....

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Rajasthan HC Seeks State's Reply in Plea Against Police Brutality During National Lockdown(01.04.2020)

Rajasthan High Court has directed the State Government to file its reply on a Petition alleging use of force by the police authorities for implementat.....

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SC: 'Ex Post Facto' Environmental Clearance Unsustainable in Law(02.04.2020)

Supreme Court has observed that the concept of 'ex post facto' Environmental Clearance (EC) is against the fundamental principles of environmental jur.....

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AAR, Karnataka: Supply of Intermediary Export Services Taxable under Forward Charge Mechanism(03.04.2020)

Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Karnataka has ruled that the supply of intermediary export services is taxable under forward charge mechanism and n.....

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CESTAT, Mumbai: Cenvat Credit Not Admissible on Goods Transport Agency Services(24.02.2020)

Central Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Mumbai has held that Cenvat credit is not admissible on Goods Transport Agency services us.....

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Allahabad HC Directs U.P. DGP to Take Action Against Policemen Involved in Injuring Students(25.02.2020)

Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) to identify and take action against the policemen who were involv.....

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Delhi High Court Issues Notice to Centre Over Green Nod for Central Visa(25.02.2020)

Delhi High Court has issued notices to the Centre and the Central Public Works Department asking them to respond to the plea seeking that no environme.....

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Supreme Court: Enforcement Directorate has No Right to Impound Passport(25.02.2020)

Supreme Court has reiterated that the Enforcement Directorate has no right to impound the passport and the same can only be impounded by the Passport .....

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SC: Person Having Security Interest Over Property of Corporate Debtor Not 'Financial Creditor'(27.02.2020)

Supreme Court has upheld the order of National Company Law Tribunal which cancelled the mortgages made by Jaypee Infratech Ltd to secure the debts of .....

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Karnataka High Court Pulls Up State for Not Acting on Complaints Against Police(28.02.2020)

Karnataka High Court has observed that endorsements made by the police on complaints made by victims and family members of the two deceased persons in.....

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Delhi HC: No Bar of Appointment of Advocates as Receivers under SARFAESI Act(17.02.2020)

Delhi High Court has held that there is no bar on the appointment of advocates as receivers under the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial A.....

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Allahabad High Court Directs All DMs to Give Fitness Report of School Buses by March 2(17.02.2020)

Allahabad High Court has ordered all the District Magistrates (DMs) of the state to conduct a fitness test of school buses as per Supreme Court orders.....

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SC Dismisses Centre's Appeals Against Delhi HC Verdict on Appointment of Women to Command Posts(17.02.2020)

Supreme Court has directed that permanent commission should be granted to women in army regardless of their service, except in combat roles. The Court.....

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Karnataka High Court Sets Aside Appointment of Assistant Government Pleader(18.02.2020)

Karnataka High Court has upheld an order passed by the Karnataka Administrative Tribunal, setting aside the appointment of an Assistant Public Prosecu.....

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Karnataka High Court Directs NLSIU to Not Finalize Selection Process for Professor Positions(18.02.2020)

Karnataka High Court has directed the National Law School of India University (NLSIU) to not finalize its selection process in pursuance to the Notifi.....

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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Plea Challenging MCA Notification for Technical Member Post in NCLAT(18.02.2020)

Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Central Government in a plea challenging the notification of Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), inviting a.....

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Calcutta High Court Directs Centre Not to Deport Polish Student(06.03.2020)

Calcutta High Court has directed the Centre not to deport Polish student, Kamil Siedcynski till 18th March, 2020 when it will decide whether his Petit.....

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Allahabad HC Seeks Government Reply on National Population Register Pro Forma(06.03.2020)

Allahabad High Court has asked the Central Government to obtain instructions on a Public Interest Litigation seeking direction to the Government to pr.....

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NCLT Allows Government to Reopen CG Power’s Accounts for 5 Fiscals(06.03.2020)

National Company Law Tribunal has allowed the corporate affairs ministry to reopen the books of CG Power for the last 5 financial years so that it cou.....

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AAR, West Bengal: Supplies of Composite Printing Services to Recipient Located in India are Taxable(11.03.2020)

Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR), West Bengal has held that supplies of composite printing services to a recipient located in India are taxable and .....

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Kerala HC Dismisses PIL Challenging Content Regulation Powers of Central Government(12.03.2020)

Kerala High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) Petition challenging the constitutional validity of powers of Centre under the of C.....

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Madhya Pradesh HC: Prohibition of Married Women for Compassionate Appointment is Unconstitutional(12.03.2020)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that the policy of the Government prohibiting consideration of married daughter for compassionate appointment is vi.....

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Himachal Pradesh HC: Elected Representatives Cannot Have Right to Claim Posting of Employee(20.03.2020)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that elected representatives cannot have a right to claim that a particular employee is posted at a particular st.....

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Bombay HC: Dictatorial Raj is Prevalent in MCGM(23.03.2020)

Bombay High Court has observed that a dictatorial 'raj' is prevalent in the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) and the officials are under.....

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Madras HC Orders State Government to Provide Food & Shelter to Poor Persons(23.03.2020)

Madras High Court has observed that steps must be taken for the protection of the poor and shelter-less, who will be worst hit by these days of crisis.....

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CESTAT, Kolkata: No Service Tax on ‘Evacuation of Ash Pond” and Its Transportation(23.03.2020)

Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Kolkata has held that the removal of fly ash from the pond cannot be termed as “Cleaning a.....

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Delhi HC Directs Centre to Ensure Welfare of Indian Students Stranded At Kazakhstan Airport(26.03.2020)

Delhi High Court has directed the Ministry of External Affairs to promptly appoint a Nodal Officer from the Indian Embassy in Kazakhstan to ensure the.....

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Finance Minister Announces Rs. 1.7 Lakhs Crore Package for Aid of Poor(27.03.2020)

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced a Rs 1.7 lakh crore package focused on emergency cash transfers into bank accounts of the poor, alon.....

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Delhi HC Denies Bail to Accused Who Wanted to Support His Family as Father is Quarantined(13.04.2020)

Delhi High Court has denied interim bail to a person who wanted to take care of his family as his father has been quarantined due to COVID19. The Cour.....

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Karnataka HC: Media Must Ensure That Court Orders Are Not Misquoted in Matters Concerning COVID-19(14.04.2020)

Karnataka High Court has observed that the media, in particular the electronic media has to be very careful while reporting Court orders, concerning C.....

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Uttarakhand HC Seeks Feasibility Report on Setting Up More Testing Facilities in the State(16.04.2020)

Uttarakhand High Court has sought a feasibility report on setting up three testing facilities in Uttarakhand stating that there was a need for more te.....

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Centre Extends Time for Renewal of Health, Third Party Motor Vehicle Insurance Policies Till May 15(16.04.2020)

Ministry of Finance has issued notifications to extend the time for renewal of health and third party motor vehicle insurance policies till 15th May, .....

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Delhi HC Issues Notice in Police Officer's Plea Seeking Quashing of FIR Under SC/ST Act(16.04.2020)

Delhi High Court has issued notice in a plea moved by a police officer seeking quashing of a First Information Report (FIR) against him which was regi.....

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Power Ministry Calls for Public Comments on Proposed Amendments to Electricity Act(20.04.2020)

Ministry of Power has published a draft of Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2020 for comments on its website with various provisions that will pave way f.....

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#Road_to_Raisina: Delhi HC Refuses To Allow BJP’s Narottam Mishra To Vote In Prez Polls(17.07.2017)

Delhi High Court has refused to allow Madhya Pradesh Minister Narottam Mishra to vote in President Polls to be held on Monday.

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Jharkhand High Court Quashes Ban on Popular Front of India(28.08.2018)

Jharkhand High Court has quashed the State Government’s notification passed under section 16 of Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1908 declaring the Popular.....

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Uttarakhand High Court: Only Women Officers to Probe POCSO Cases(30.08.2018)

Uttarakhand High Court has ordered that cases registered under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO) will from now on be inves.....

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Supreme Court Expresses Anguish over Centre's Failure to Give Details on Cases Against Politicians(31.08.2018)

Supreme Court has expressed anguish over the Centre's failure to provide details about the criminal cases pending against lawmakers and politicians in.....

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Supreme Court Expresses Anguish over Centre's Failure to Give Details on Cases Against Politicians(31.08.2018)

Supreme Court has expressed anguish over the Centre's failure to provide details about the criminal cases pending against lawmakers and politicians in.....

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Delhi High Court Upholds Jail Term of Industry Owner for Causing Water Pollution(25.06.2019)

Delhi high court has upheld a one-and-a-half-year jail term awarded to the owner of a textile printing industry for causing water pollution. The Court.....

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Bombay HC Grants Bail and Directs Priest to Deposit Amount to CM's Relief Fund(14.05.2020)

Bombay High Court has granted ad-interim bail to a 65-year-old man who performed pooja at a religious ceremony held in Solapur, Maharashtra in presenc.....

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National Green Tribunal Seeks Implementation of its Order on Noise Pollution(24.05.2019)

National Green Tribunal has directed for implementation of its earlier order on noise pollution in an execution application in appeal in case of Socie.....

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National Green Tribunal Seeks Report on Steps to Curb Noise Pollution(27.05.2019)

National Green Tribunal has directed the Airports Authority of India and the Delhi International Airport Limited to furnish a report on the steps take.....

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SEBI Extends IPO Nod Validity by Six Months(22.04.2020)

Securities and Exchange Board of India has extended the validity of regulatory nod for launching initial public offer (IPO) and rights issue by six mo.....

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Karnataka HC Rejects Plea Seeking Direction to State/Union Govt to Transport Migrant Labourers(22.04.2020)

Karnataka High Court has rejected a Petition filed by an agriculturist seeking directions to the State Government to screen the migrant labourers who .....

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SC: State & Centre Have Concurrent Power to Fix Sugarcane Prices(23.04.2020)

Supreme Court has held that both the Centre and the State have concurrent powers to fix the prices of sugarcane. The Court has further clarified that .....

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SC: 100% ST Reservations for Teacher Posts in Scheduled Areas Unconstitutional(23.04.2020)

Supreme Court has held that 100% reservation of teachers belonging to the Scheduled Tribe category at schools situated in "Scheduled Ares" is constitu.....

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Madhya Pradesh HC: Condition to Deposit Amount in PM CARES Fund for Bail is Improper(14.05.2020)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has set aside the bail condition imposed by a local Court that the Petitioners should deposit an amount of Rs 25,000/- each,.....

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Allahabad HC Enables Persons Desirous of Opposing Any Application to Join VC Proceedings(14.05.2020)

Allahabad High Court has intimated that all person desirous of opposing any application before the High Court may send a request for the same on presc.....

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Calcutta HC Notifies Protocol for Post-Lockdown Functioning(15.05.2020)

Calcutta High Court has issued guidelines for post-lockdown functioning. The Court has asked everyone visiting the Court to abide by the advisories an.....

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Delhi HC Issues Notice in Plea Demanding Centre to Permit Operation of Public Transport(15.05.2020)

Delhi High Court has issued notice to Central Government and Delhi Government in a plea seeking a direction to the Central Government to permit the op.....

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Allahabad HC Issues Instructions for Identification of Potential COVID-19 Carriers(15.05.2020)

Allahabad High Court has issued several instructions for the State authorities to ensure that all the migrants, entering the State of Uttar Pradesh af.....

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SC: Let States Take Action for Providing Transport to Migrants(18.05.2020)

Supreme Court has said that it cannot prevent migrant workers from walking thousands of kilometres to their homes or falling asleep on railway tracks .....

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Karnataka HC Directs to Prepare Proposal for Hybrid Video Conference System to All Courts(01.07.2021)

Karnataka High Court has directed the Computer Committee of the High Court to prepare a proposal which would be submitted to the state government for .....

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Kerala High Court Denies Bail to Man Who Injures Two Policemen(01.07.2021)

Kerala High Court has denied bail to a man who brutally injured a couple of Police Officers who stopped him for not wearing a mask. The Court has obse.....

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AAAR, Karnataka: Manufacturer of HDPE Drums Not Eligible for Concessional Rate Tax(03.05.2022)

Appellate Authority for Advance Ruling, Karnataka has ruled that the manufacturer of High Density Polyethylene Drums are not eligible for concessional.....

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Allahabad HC: Proceedings U/S 145 CrPC Has to be Discontinued if Suit for Possession is Pending(04.05.2022)

Allahabad High Court has observed that where a civil suit for possession or declaration of the title with regard to the same property is pending, the .....

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Delhi HC: Non Filing of Response Due to Technical Glitch in E-Filing Portal(04.05.2022)

Delhi High Court has observed that the taxpayer could not file a response under the Faceless Scheme due to a technical glitch in the e-filing portal.

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Calcutta HC: Post-Award Interest is Not Advisory but Mandate of A&C Act(04.05.2022)

Calcutta High Court has held that award of future or post-award interest is not advisory but a mandate of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 a.....

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NCLAT, Delhi: Arrears of Salary Accumulated for More Than Three Years Are Not Eligible for CIRP(13.05.2022)

National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, New Delhi has ruled that arrears of salary due beyond a period of three years would be barred by limitation f.....

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Supreme Court Rejects Plea Seeking Postponement of NEET PG 2022(13.05.2022)

Supreme Court has rejected a plea to postpone the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test postgraduate exam, 2022 which is set to take place on May 21......

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Calcutta HC Upholds Conviction For Aggravated Sexual Assault In POCSO Case(16.05.2022)

Calcutta High Court upheld conviction for the offence of aggravated sexual assault under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act) b.....

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Delhi HC: Extraordinary Power U/S 482 CrPC Can't Be Exercised At Disposal of Affluent Accused(16.05.2022)

Delhi High Court has observed that extraordinary powers of High Court under Section 482 of Code of Criminal Procedure are not meant to be exercise at .....

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NCLAT: Insolvency Cannot be Initiated on Basis of Unpaid LTC And Leave Encashment Dues(16.05.2022)

National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, has ruled that the welfare claims such as Leave Encashment, superannuation dues are not operational debt for .....

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Chhattisgarh HC bar University From Replacing Guest Lecturer Except by Way of Regular Appointment(05.05.2022)

Chhattisgarh High Court has reiterated that because a person is selected as a Guest Lecturer at a college or a University, doesn’t mean that he/she do.....

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Chhattisgarh HC bars University From Replacing Guest Lecturer Except by Way of Regular Appointment(05.05.2022)

Chhattisgarh High Court has reiterated that because a person is selected as a Guest Lecturer at a college or a University, doesn’t mean that he/she do.....

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CESTAT, Delhi: Anti-Dumping Duty Paid After Validity of Notification is Refundable(05.05.2022)

Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has ruled that the Anti-dumping duty paid after the expiry of the period mentioned in the co.....

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SC Strikes Down Law Allowing Kerala to Annul Arbitration Clause and Arbitration Awards(05.05.2022)

Supreme Court has struck down the Kerala Revocation of Arbitration Clauses and Reopening of Awards Act, 1998, saying it was “unconstitutional” as it v.....

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CESTAT: Cenvat Credit in Outward Transportation for Services From Place of Removal to Customers Place(05.05.2022)

Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Ahmedabad has observed that cenvat credit is available in case of outward transportation for the s.....

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CESTAT: Cenvat Credit Available in Outward Transportation From Place of Removal to Customers Place(05.05.2022)

Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Ahmedabad has observed that cenvat credit is available in case of outward transportation for the s.....

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SC Upholds Delhi HC Order Directing DMRC to Pay Arbitral Award to DAMEPL(05.05.2022)

Supreme Court has upheld a Delhi High Court order directing the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation to pay over Rs 4,600 crore of arbitral award together wit.....

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Calcutta HC Allows CBI to Commence Fresh Investigation Even After Filing of Charge Sheet(06.05.2022)

Calcutta High Court has upheld a Single Judge order allowing the Central Bureau of Investigation to take up investigation regarding a case pertaining .....

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SC: Condition of Pre-Deposit Before Filing Appeal is Required to be Satisfied(06.05.2022)

Supreme Court while considering Special Leave Petition where the High Court had held that the requirement of pre-deposit is not mandatory, has observe.....

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AAR, Maharashtra: Composite Supply of Hospital Construction Works for Govt Entity Attracts 18% GST(09.05.2022)

Authority of Advance Ruling, Maharashtra has ruled that 18% Goods and Services Tax is payable on the composite supply of hospital construction works f.....

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AAR, Maharashtra: Composite Supply of Hospital Construction Works for Govt Entity Attracts 18% GST(09.05.2022)

Authority of Advance Ruling, Maharashtra has ruled that 18% Goods and Services Tax is payable on the composite supply of hospital construction works f.....

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Bombay HC: Work of Powai Cycling & Jogging Track Shall be Stopped as It Is Illegal(09.05.2022)

Bombay High Court in a huge setback for the civic body has ruled that the ongoing work for the cycle and jogging track around the Powai lake is illega.....

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CESTAT: Cenvat Credit Allowable on Steel Items Used in Creation of Sponge Iron Kiln and Power Plant(17.05.2022)

Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Kolkata has applied the "user-test" by providing cenvat credit on steel goods used in the construc.....

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ITAT, Ahmedabad: KYC Form is Prima Facie Proof For Address of Account Holder(17.05.2022)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Ahmedabad has ruled that Know Your Customer (KYC) Form is prima facie proof for address of account holder and upholds t.....

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CESTAT: Exemption of Excise Duty For Galvanized Solar Structures As Part of Solar Power Generation(17.05.2022)

Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, New Delhi has ruled that galvanised solar structure is a part of solar power generation facility and.....

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Patna HC Grants Bail to a Man Accused of Making Fake Calls in Police Superintendent's Name(20.05.2022)

Patna High Court has granted bail to a man accused in the case of making fake calls in the name of Superintendent of Police for pressurizing the compl.....

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Delhi HC: Trial Court has Power to Modify Orders of Custody & Disposal of Property Pending Trial(20.05.2022)

Delhi High Court has held that the Trial Court has power to modify orders of custody and disposal of property pending trial under Sec. 451 of the Code.....

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ITAT: No Disallowance of PF/ESI Contributions on Account of Delay in Deposit(20.05.2022)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal ( ITAT ), Delhi Bench has held that no disallowance of provident fund and Employees State Insurance contributions on acc.....

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CBIC Allows Export of Goods from Bangladesh to India by Rail in Closed Containers(20.05.2022)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has allowed the export of goods from Bangladesh to India by rail in closed containers. The carrier will be.....

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CESTAT Allows to Pay Service Tax for Construction of Residential Complex(10.05.2022)

Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate, Bangalore has allowed to Pay Service Tax under Composition scheme of Works Contract (Composition Scheme for P.....

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Supreme Court Asks SAD Leader to Approach High Court for Quashing of FIR(11.05.2022)

Supreme Court has granted liberty to Shiromani Akali Dal Leader Bikram Singh Majithia to approach the Division Bench of P&H High Court for the quashin.....

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NCLT, Delhi: NCLT Empowered to Pierce Corporate Veil to Ascertain True Successful Bidder(11.05.2022)

National Company Law Tribunal, New Delhi has held that it has the power to pierce the corporate veil to establish the real successful bidder. The corp.....

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CESTAT, Mumbai: Value of Excisable Goods Sold at Depot Will be Determined Using Sale Price From Depot(12.05.2022)

Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has ruled that the value of excisable items sold at depot shall be established based on the s.....

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SC Refuses Interim Relief on Pleas Seeking Stay on LIC IPO Share Allotment(12.05.2022)

Supreme Court has refused to grant stay in a batch of petitions contesting the decision of the Central government to sell five percent of its sharehol.....

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Allahabad HC Grants Bail To Undertrial In Jail for Over 11 Years(13.05.2022)

Allahabad High Court has granted bail to an undertrial prisoner who has been in jail for over 11 years regarding an attempt to murder case. The court .....

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Kerala HC Directs Commissioner to Refrain from Publishing Rank List Before Disposal of Plea(03.08.2021)

Kerala High Court has directed the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations to refrain from publishing the rank list before disposal of the petition tha.....

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Kerala HC Dismisses Bail of Accused in Case of Stealing of Spirit in Transportation(04.08.2021)

Kerala High Court has dismissed the bail petition of an accused in the case relating to the stealing of 20,386 litres of spirit while transporting it .....

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SC: Power of Governor to Commute Sentence to Override Restrictions u/s 433-A CrPC(04.08.2021)

Supreme Court has observed that the power of Governor under Article 161 of the Constitution of India, 1949 to commute sentence or to pardon will overr.....

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DGFT Issues Export Authorisation for SCOMET Items from New Online Restricted Exports IT Module(05.08.2021)

Director-General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has issued the Export Authorisation for Special Chemicals, Organisms, Materials, Equipment, and Technologies .....

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Parliament Passes Bill to Amend Act Regulating Major Airports in India(05.08.2021)

Parliament has passed the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (Amendment) Bill, 2021. The Bill proposes to amend Section 2(i) of the Airpo.....

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Delhi HC: Mandatory Spousal Consent for Organ Donation Violates Wife's Right to Control her Own Body(01.06.2022)

Delhi High Court has held that insistence of spousal consent for organ donation would encroach upon the right of the wife to be in control of her own .....

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Madras HC: Criminal Case Not Bar for Issue of Passport when Accused Wants to Return to India(01.06.2022)

Madras High Court has held that pendency of a criminal case that is at the FIR stage is not a bar for the issuance of a passport and permission is req.....

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Orissa HC Orders Compassionate Appointment After 7 Years Delay(01.06.2022)

Orissa High Court while ordering compassionate appointment, after a delay of 7 years , has held that it is highly improper to keep such cases pending .....

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Orissa HC: Candidates Holding 'Dual Degrees' Can't Be Arbitrarily Rejected While Making Appointments(01.06.2022)

Orissa High Court has held that candidature for appointment to a public office cannot be arbitrarily rejected for reason that candidate holds ‘Dual De.....

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Delhi HC Orders Action Against Delhi Police Personnel for not Wearing Masks/Helmets(01.06.2022)

Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Police to take action against its officials who are found not following Covid-19 masking policy and violating .....

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Delhi HC to Centre: Examine Claims of Delhi and Haryana for Power Allocation from Dadri-II Plant(02.06.2022)

Delhi High Court has directed Centre to examine the claims and validity of the rights of the States of Haryana and Delhi for power allocation from Dad.....

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CBIC Issues Instructions to Regulate Export of Sugar Under OGL for 2021-22(02.06.2022)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has issued a circular in relation to regulations for the requirement of producing specific permission by t.....

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Karnataka HC Directs State to Place on Record Proposal to Allot Vacant Premises(19.07.2021)

Karnataka High Court has directed the state government to place its decision on record of the court on the proposal forwarded by the High Court Admini.....

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NCLAT Upholds Dismissal of Petition Filed During Prohibited Period(24.05.2022)

National Company Law Appellate Tribunal while adjudicating an appeal has upheld that Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process cannot be initiated over .....

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ITAT: Charitable Trust Engaged Solely in Educational Purpose can Avail Exemption in Income Tax Act(24.05.2022)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Rajkot Bench has held that a Charitable Trust engaged solely in educational purposes can avail exemption under S.....

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SC: Levy of Separate IGST on Indian Importers for Ocean Freight Violates Section 8 of CGST Act(24.05.2022)

Supreme Court has held when the Indian importer is liable to pay IGST on the composite supply, which includes supply of goods and services of transpor.....

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Kerala HC to State: Publicize Toll-Free No. “112” as Emergency Response Support System(24.05.2022)

Kerala High Court while suggesting State to consider to assist child abuse or sexual violence survivors, has emphasised the need to take steps to publ.....

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Delhi HC: Arbitral Award Passed in Disregard to Judicial Decisions Conflicts with Public Policy(24.05.2022)

Delhi High Court has held that an arbitral award that is not in consonance with the judicial decisions laid down by the courts of India would be in vi.....

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Madras HC Directs State to Undertake Measures to Notify Madurai Airport as International Airport(27.07.2021)

Madras High Court has instructed the State government to undertake immediate measures to expand the Madurai Airport and also acquire land in this rega.....

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Gujarat HC Questions Gujarat State Government for Detaining People for Possession of Remdesivir(28.07.2021)

Gujarat High Court has questioned the Gujarat State Government for detaining people under Prevention of Anti-Social Activities, 1985 (PASA) for posses.....

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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Plea Challenging Delhi Excise Policy 2021(28.07.2021)

Delhi High Court has issued notice on a petition challenging Delhi Excise Policy 2021 insofar as it reduces the minimum age for consumption of liquor .....

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ITAT: Export Entitlements And Duty Drawback of Promotion Scheme is Assessable Income(14.06.2022)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Vishakhapatnam Bench has held that export entitlements and duty drawback of promotion scheme is income assessabl.....

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Madras HC to State: Report Action Taken Against Abuse of Power Among Higher Police Officials(15.06.2022)

Madras High Court has held that indiscipline amongst higher officials of the police department causes disaster consequences. The court directed the Go.....

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NCLT: Issue of Post Dated Cheques is Not Unqualified Admission of Debt(15.06.2022)

National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Allahabad Bench has held that issuance of post dated cheques cannot be taken to be unqualified admission of debt.....

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Gauhati HC Denies Pre-Arrest Bail to Reporter Accused of Extorting Money from Doctor(23.08.2021)

Gauhati High Court has denied anticipatory bail to a Press Reporter who allegedly threatened the District Immunization Officer of Assam's Dibrugarh of.....

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Consumer Court, Bengaluru: Matrimonial Portal Can Only Facilitate and Not Guarantee Marriage(23.08.2021)

Consumer Court, Bengaluru, while dismissing a complaint filed by a 35-year-old man against an online matrimonial service provider, said that a matrimo.....

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Allahabad High Court: Non-Cutting of Beard by Police Official is Misdemeanour(23.08.2021)

Allahabad High Court has observed that non-cutting the beard by a police official despite there being a direction/circular issued by Higher Officials .....

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CBIC Prohibits Manufacture, Import, Stocking, Distribution, Sale And Use of SUP from 1st July(27.06.2022)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued instructions regarding the restrictions on the manufacture, import, stocking, distributi.....

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Bombay HC: Defamation Cases for Reporting Details of FIR is Attempt to Stifle Reporter(27.06.2022)

Bombay High Court has held that factual news report on the contents of an FIR is not defamatory and initiating criminal action against the reporter in.....

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Gauhati HC Quashes Poll Code Violation Case Against Assam CM HB Sarma(27.06.2022)

Gauhati High Court while quashing poll code violation case against Assam Chief Minister (CM) has held that it is high time to re-visit the provision e.....

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SC To HCs’: Dispose Sec 11(5) & 11(6) Applications Pending For Over 1 Year Within 6 Months(25.05.2022)

SC while emphasising the need for High Courts to decide applications for appointments of Arbitrators has observed that if the arbitrators are not appo.....

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Allahabad HC Quashes FIR Against Siddharth Varadarajan & Ismat Ara Over "The Wire" Report(26.05.2022)

Allahabad High Court has quashed the FIR registered against The Wire's founding editor Siddharth Varadarajan and reporter Ismat Ara over a report on t.....

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SC: Police Should not Abuse Sex Workers, Media Should not Publish Their Pictures(26.05.2022)

Supreme Court has directed that the police should treat sex workers with dignity and should not abuse them, verbally or physically. The Court also dir.....

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Orissa HC: Unlawful Possession Can't be Defended on Ground that Clause is Prospective in Nature(26.05.2022)

Orissa High Court has stated that an unlawful possession of a property, which does not bestow any right, cannot be defended only on the ground that th.....

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CESTAT: Goods Improperly Imported are Liable for Confiscation U/s 111 and 112 of Customs Act(27.05.2022)

Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Chennai has held that Sections 111 and 112 of Customs Act are attracted only when goods a.....

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Kerala HC to Police: Take Actions Against Rally Organizers for Provocative Slogans by Children(27.05.2022)

Kerala High Court while directing the police to take appropriate actions against the rally organizers, has observed that rally organisers are equally .....

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NCLAT: Claims of Homebuyers Reflected in Corporate Debtor Records Must be Shown in Information Memo(03.06.2022)

National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) Principal bench has held that the claims of those homebuyers who could not file their claims within st.....

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AAR: Support Services to Overseas Shipping lines/ Charterers Attracts 18% GST(03.06.2022)

Tamil Nadu Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR) has held that support services to overseas shipping lines/ charterers attract 18% GST.

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Delhi HC to Centre: NSF to not Receive Money Until Compliance With Sports Code & Judicial Orders(06.06.2022)

Delhi High Court has directed the Centre to ensure that money, patronage and other facilities to National Sports Federations (NSF) will be provided on.....

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Delhi HC: Police Post Not a Place Where Public Servants Are To Be Attacked With Fire Arms(06.06.2022)

Delhi High Court while denying bail to a man accused of attacking a Police Post and firing at the police officials from an illegal weapon has held tha.....

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AAR: Support Services to Overseas Customers are Not Export Service(06.06.2022)

Tamil Nadu Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR) has held that support services to overseas customers are not export services since the taxable territory.....

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Calcutta HC Reprimands CAT for Failing to Dispose Matter Within Time Prescribed by the HC(07.06.2022)

Calcutta HC has reprimanded the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) for failing to dispose of a matter within a month despite its earlier order. The.....

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CIC to Bar Council of India: Publish Inspection Reports of Law Colleges on Website(07.06.2022)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed Bar Council of India to publish inspection reports of law colleges on its website. CIC stated that t.....

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P&H HC: Unregistered Agreement to Sell Can't be Accepted for Establishing Possession of Property(08.06.2022)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that an unregistered agreement to sell cannot be accepted by the Court for granting possession in favour of the.....

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Calcutta HC Orders Removal Of Illegally Appointed Assistant Maths Teacher(08.06.2022)

Calcutta High Court has directed West Bengal Board of Secondary Education to cancel the illegal appointment of assistant math teacher from government .....

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Kerala HC to State: Appoint Independent Chief Investigating Officer in SPCA Expeditiously(08.06.2022)

Kerala High Court has directed the State to finalise the appointment of an independent Chief Investigating Officer in the State Police Complaints Auth.....

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DGFT Relaxes Provision of Submission of 'Bill of Export' for Supplies Made to SEZ Units(09.06.2022)

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.....

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Bombay HC Upholds Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants From Mumbai International Airport(09.06.2022)

Bombay High Court has upheld the eviction orders passed against a group of unauthorized occupants, claiming tenancy rights on the premises of Mumbai I.....

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IBBI Amends Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons Regulations, 2016(16.06.2022)

Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) notified the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Per.....

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Calcutta HC: Customer Found in Brothel During Police Raid Cannot be Prosecuted Under PITA(16.06.2022)

Calcutta High Court has held that a customer merely visiting a brothel for sexual pleasure cannot be held liable for offences under the Immoral Traffi.....

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Gujarat HC: Delay in Appointment Due to No Fault of Employee Shouldn’t Result in Delayed Promotion(20.06.2022)

Gujarat High Court has held that delay in appointment, when entirely attributable to the employer and caused due to no fault of the candidate could no.....

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Delhi HC Grants Bail to Six Persons in PCAL Scam Case(20.06.2022)

Delhi High Court has granted bail to six persons arrested in the CBI case in connection with an alleged Ponzi scheme being run by Pearls Golden Forest.....

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Madras HC: Public Employment Cannot Be Obtained By Paying Bribe(21.06.2022)

Madras High Court while rejecting plea for interim custody of Rs. 10 Lakh seized in a job racketing case, has expressed and directed all concerned tha.....

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P&H HC Denies Pre-Arrest Bail to Father Allegedly Conspiring With Son Who Married Multiple Times(21.06.2022)

Punjab and Haryana High Court while denying anticipatory bail to the father in a case where he was allegedly acting in connivance with his son who mar.....

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CESTAT: Doctrine of Unjust Enrichment Does Not Apply to Payment of Duty by Way of Pre-Deposit(27.06.2022)

Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Mumbai bench has held that doctrine of unjust enrichment can’t apply to the payment of d.....

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DGFT Issues Clarification on Chip Import Monitoring System(28.06.2022)

Director-General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) vide Policy Circular No. 40/2015-2020 dated 27th June, 2022 has issued clarification regarding Chip Import Mo.....

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Bombay HC Dismisses Plea Challenging PoP Ban for Sculpting Idols(28.06.2022)

Bombay High Court has dismissed a PIL challenging the ban on use of Plaster of Paris (POP) for making Ganesh idols.

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Delhi Court: Alt News Co-Founder Mohommed Zubair Remanded To One Day Police Custody(28.06.2022)

Delhi Court has remanded Co-Founder of Alt News Mohammed Zubair to one day police custody, after he was arrested by the Delhi Police for allegedly hur.....

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Gujarat HC Directs Expeditious Appointment of Presiding Officer at DRT Ahmedabad(29.06.2022)

Gujarat High Court while affirming that the right to speedy justice is enshrined under Article 21 of the Constitution has issued a writ of mandamus di.....

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J&K&L HC: WL Can't be Used to Fill Posts Falling Vacant Due to Resignation of Selected Candidate(30.06.2022)

Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that no candidate from the waiting list (WL) shall be appointed on any vacancy which is caused due to.....

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Bombay High Court Orders Goa Panchayat Polls to be Held in 45 Days(01.07.2022)

Bombay High Court has reprimanded Goa government for postponing elections to 186 Panchayats in the State, noting that such defiance to comply with Con.....

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Delhi HC: No Litigant Can Assume as Matter of Right Court’s Power to Condone Delay(16.08.2021)

Delhi High Court has observed that no litigant can assume, as a matter of right, the Court's power to condone delay and that the rights accruing to op.....

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Madras HC: Rigidity of Section 33(5) of POCSO Act Gets Diluted Once Victim Attains Majority(04.07.2022)

Madras High Court has held that Section 33 (5) of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act was introduced to ensure that child is n.....

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SC Expressed Concern Over Man Arrested in Maharashtra Despite Interim Protection Granted by SC(05.07.2022)

Supreme Court has disapproved the act of Maharashtra police obtaining a non-bailable warrant against a man and the order of the Magistrate sending him.....

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DGFT Exempts IGST And Compensation Cess Under Advance Authorisation, EPCG, And EOU Scheme(06.07.2022)

Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has notified the exemption of Integrated Goods and Service Tax (IGST) and Compensation Cess under Advance .....

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Kar. HC to High Powered Committee: Provide Suggestions to Bring Dropped Out Children Back to School(06.07.2022)

Karnataka High Court has directed the High Power Committee constituted by it to consider the issue pertaining to out of school children and suggest me.....

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Madras HC Imposes Cost on Litigant Filing & Withdrawing Claims Based on State's Political Climate(07.07.2022)

Madras High Court has imposed cost of Rs. 1 lakh on a litigant for approaching the court on his whims and fancies depending upon the change in the pol.....

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NCLT Initiates Insolvency Proceedings Against Nirmal Lifestyle (Kalyan) Pvt. Ltd.(22.06.2022)

National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Mumbai Bench has initiated Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process against Nirmal Lifestyle (Kalyan) Pvt. Ltd. a.....

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Bombay HC Grants Bail to Pharmacy Student Arrested for Social Media Post Against Sharad Pawar(22.06.2022)

Bombay High Court has granted bail to 21-year-old pharmacy student Nikhil Bhamre, who was arrested for defamatory posts allegedly aimed at NCP preside.....

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MCA Notifies Penalty for Non-Compliance With NFRA Rules(22.06.2022)

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

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Gujarat HC Reduces Deduction of Pension From 100% to 25% of SI Accused of Aiding Escape of Prisoner(22.06.2022)

Gujarat High Court has while taking into consideration the principles of proportionality, reduced punishment of deduction of pension from 100% to 25% .....

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NFRA: Chartered Accountant Penalized with One Lakh Rupees Fine for Professional Misconduct(24.06.2022)

National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) has penalized chartered accountant with a fine of one lakh rupees for professional misconduct and debarr.....

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DGFT Changes Watermelon Seeds Import from Restricted to Free Till 30 September, 2022(24.06.2022)

Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has notified an amendment to the Import Policy Condition under the Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020 to allow th.....

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NHRC Issues Notice to Four States Citing Adverse Impact on Industries, Transportation(15.09.2021)

National Human Rights Commission has issued notice to four states, calling upon them to submit their respective Action Taken Reports with regard to th.....

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Bombay HC: 10 Years of Experience in Law for Appointment as Judicial Member in Tribunal(15.09.2021)

Bombay High Court has said 10 years of experience in law and in other specialized fields is sufficient for appointment as a judicial member in the Tri.....

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ITAT: Income Received Under FPS Introduced Under Foreign Trade Policy 2004 Are Capital Receipts(14.07.2022)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Delhi Bench has held that income received under Focus Products Scheme (FPS) introduced under Foreign Trade Polic.....

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Kerala HC Grants Bail to Actor Sreejith Ravi in POCSO Case(15.07.2022)

Kerala High Court has granted bail to Malayalam actor Sreejith Ravi in a POCSO case registered against him for allegedly exhibiting nudity in front of.....

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Telangana HC: Consensual Physical Acts Can’t be Taken as Defense if Girl is Below 18 Years of Age(18.07.2022)

Telangana High Court has held that the defense that acts of physical relationship was consensual between the accused and victim girl cannot be conside.....

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AP HC: Collection of Personal Info. as Per Existing Standing Orders is Violative of Right to Privacy(18.07.2022)

Andhra Pradesh High Court held that the opening of rowdy sheets to brand persons as "rowdies", collection and display of their photos, domiciliary vis.....

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Supreme Court: State Police Has Duty to Continue with Investigation of Schedule Offence(21.10.2021)

Supreme Court observed that the State police has a duty to continue with the investigation of a schedule offence till the National Investigating Agenc.....

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Karnataka HC: SIC Direction to CID to Provide Copies of B Report Covered Under RTI Act(22.10.2021)

Karnataka High Court has upheld the State Information Commission’s direction to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the State to provide co.....

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Singapore Arbitration Panel: Future Retail Must Take Part in Arbitration Over Dispute with Amazon(22.10.2021)

Singapore Arbitration Panel has ruled that Future Retail must take part in arbitration over a commercial dispute with Amazon.com Inc, rejecting the In.....

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Madras HC Directs Implementation of Abolition of Orderlies System in Police(26.07.2022)

Madras High Court has directed the Principal Secretary to Government, Home Department to take immediate steps to remove uniformed officers serving as .....

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Delhi HC: Delay in Filing Appeal Under POSH Act Can be Condoned U/S 5 of Limitation Act(26.07.2022)

Delhi High Court has held that under Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act), victim's de.....

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SC: Cannot Discharge Murder Accused Only Based on Postmortem Report(27.07.2022)

Supreme Court has held that a trial court could not discharge the accused from murder charges merely relying on Post mortem report indicating cause of.....

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ITAT: Cash Deposits Out of Business of Shroff Cannot be Treated as Undisclosed Income(08.07.2022)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Rajkot Bench has held that the cash deposits out of business of Shroff cannot be treated as undisclosed income u.....

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AP HC: Sponsored Candidates Are a Distinct Class by Themselves(08.07.2022)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that sponsored candidates are a distinct class of applicants who have to fulfill certain eligibility criteria for b.....

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Delhi HC: POCSO Act Will be Applicable to Minor Muslim Girl Who Has Attained Age of Puberty(08.07.2022)

Delhi High Court while rejecting the argument that Muslim man can’t be charged under the POCSO Act because the girl has attained puberty, has held tha.....

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Delhi HC: HC Can’t Control Day to Day Affairs of Trial Court in Exercise of Revisional Power(08.07.2022)

Delhi High Court has held that a High Court, in exercise of its Revisional power, cannot be seen as controlling the day to day affairs of the Trial Co.....

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Madras HC: Efflux of Time Valid Ground to Reject Claim for Compassionate Appointment(11.07.2022)

Madras High Court has held that a compassionate appointment cannot not be claimed as a matter of right and only if a person is entitled under the term.....

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SC: Person Securing Appointment on The Basis of False Caste Certificate Can’t Retain Benefit(12.07.2022)

Supreme Court has held that when a person secures appointment on the basis of a false caste certificate, he cannot be permitted to retain the benefit .....

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SC: SDRF Cannot be Diverted, Revert to SDRF Diverted Amount(12.07.2022)

Supreme Court has held that money from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) cannot be diverted or used for any other purpose and it would be proper.....

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NGT to LMC: Deposit ?100 Crores Towards Interim Compensation for Death of People at Dump Site(27.07.2022)

National Green Tribunal (NGT), New Delhi has directed the Ludhiana Municipal Corporation (LMC) to deposit a sum of Rs. 100 crores with the District Ma.....

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Kerala HC: Police Officers Entitled to Use Necessary Force to Arrest Fleeing Accused(27.07.2022)

Kerala High Court has held that police officers are entitled to use necessary force to arrest an accused while discharging their official duty, mostly.....

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Madras HC to Police: Register Case for Fraudulent Appointment in Panchayat Office(28.07.2022)

Madras High Court has directed the jurisdictional police to register a criminal case and proceed according to the law in the matter pertaining to frau.....

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Madras HC to Police: Register Offence of Cheating for Failure to Disclose Impotency Before Marriage(28.07.2022)

Madras High Court has directed the police to register offence of cheating under Section 417 and 420 of Indian Penal Code against the husband who decei.....

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SC: Additional CMM is Not Subordinate to CMM in Exercise of Judicial Powers(28.07.2022)

Supreme Court has held that Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) cannot be said to be subordinate to the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate in so.....

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Kerala HC: Transgender Persons Entitled to Participate in Sport Events in Gender of Their Choice(01.08.2022)

Kerala High Court has held that transgender persons are having equal rights to participate in competitions, and in the absence of a separate category,.....

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J&K&L HC: Temporary Employees Cannot be Terminated Without Conducting Proper Enquiry(19.07.2022)

Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that a temporary employee also stands protected under the provisions of Article 311 of the Constituti.....

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Kerala HC: Vigilance Inquiry Against Contractor if Roads Damaged Within Six Months of Completion(20.07.2022)

Kerala High Court while holding Engineers and Contractors liable for bad roads, has held that if roads are damaged and potholes appear within six mont.....

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Allahabad HC: No Need to Pass Fully Reasoned Order if Cognizance is Taken on Police Report(21.07.2022)

Allahabad High Court has held that if cognizance has been taken on a police report, then there is no need to pass a fully reasoned order if from the p.....

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Madras HC: Regularisation of Backdoor Appointments Infringe FR of Candidates in Competitive Process(22.07.2022)

Madras High Court has held that the practice of back door appointment was infringing the fundamental rights of all those candidates who were trying to.....

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Del. HC: Subjecting Citizen to Police Scrutiny Without Any Reason is Invasion of Right to Privacy(25.07.2022)

Delhi High Court has held that subjecting a citizen to police scrutiny including verification of personal documents for no good reason would entail a .....

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Allahabad HC Grants Bail to Dowry Death Accused in View of Poor Progress of Trial(25.07.2022)

Allahabad High Court while expressing anguish towards the poor progress of the trial, has granted bail to a dowry death accused in jail for about 6 ye.....

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Delhi HC Quashes FIR Against US Citizen Carrying Cartridge at IGI Airport(01.08.2022)

Delhi High Court while quashing FIR registered against US citizen found in possession of live ammunition at Delhi Airport, has held that conscious pos.....

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Delhi HC to State: Submit Status on Infrastructure, Pendency of Cases in Family Courts(02.08.2022)

Delhi High Court has asked Delhi government to submit relevant data indicating total number of Judges who are presently posted and presiding over Fami.....

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SC: Service Tax on Composite Work Contracts Not Leviable Prior to 2007 Amendment to Finance Act 1994(03.08.2022)

Supreme Court has held that service tax could not be levied on composite works contracts prior to the introduction of the Finance Act, 2007, which by .....

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Kerala HC Orders Action Against Traffic Police Officers Found Using Mobile Phones on Duty(03.08.2022)

Kerala High Court has directed the Police Commissioner of Kochi to take action against traffic police officers who were found using mobile phones whil.....

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Delhi HC: Arrest Shouldn’t be Made Because it’s Lawful, Must Justify it Apart from Power to do so(04.08.2022)

Delhi High Court has held that no arrest should be made merely for the reason that that it is lawful, thereby adding that the police officer has to ju.....

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Madras HC: False Statements Before Criminal Court to Protect Fellow Officer Amounts To Misconduct(04.08.2022)

Madras High Court while upholding the disciplinary action against a police official has held that police officials making false or incorrect statement.....

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Madras HC Grants Permission to SEC to Withdraw Notification Holding Local Body Polls(06.10.2021)

Madras High Court has granted permission to the Puducherry State Election Commission (SEC) to withdraw a notification issued by it for holding local b.....

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Calcutta HC Restrains Centre from Deporting 4 Rohingya Muslim Women to Myanmar Till August 10(08.08.2022)

Calcutta High Court has restrained the Union of India from deporting 4 Rohingya refugee women to Myanmar till August 10. The Court directed that the 4.....

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HP HC: S.320 CrPC Not Bar to Power for Quashing Non-Compoundable Offences In Appropriate Cases(08.08.2022)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that if for the purpose of securing the ends of justice quashing of FIR is necessary, then Section 320 of Code of.....

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Allahabad HC: Weapon's Recovery From Place in Exclusive Knowledge of Accused Makes Recovery Reliable(08.08.2022)

Allahabad High Court has held that if the place of hiding the weapon is exclusively within the knowledge of the accused and that place cannot be or is.....

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ITAT: Capital Gain Can’t be Taxed When Sale Consideration is Already Taxed from PoA Holder(08.08.2022)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Pune Bench has held that the capital gain in respect of consideration received from sale of property cannot be t.....

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SC Urges Patna HC to Drop Proceedings Against Judge for Deciding POCSO Cases Within Days(09.08.2022)

Supreme Court has urged the Patna High Court to drop all disciplinary proceedings initiated against a suspended Additional Sessions Judge from Bihar f.....

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Delhi HC: HC Must Respect Use of Discretionary Powers By Trial Court, Can’t Play Role Of Headmaster(09.08.2022)

Delhi High Court has held that high court is required, at all times, to respect the exercise of discretionary powers by the district judiciary and not.....

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Cal. HC: Persons With Disabilities Act Shifts Focus from Their Protection to Empowerment(09.08.2022)

Calcutta High Court while quashing resolution passed by a College refusing to consider person with impairment for appointment in physically handicappe.....

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Delhi HC: Charges Can be Framed Only on Material, Not on Speculation(09.08.2022)

Delhi High Court while quashing a trial court order that had framed charges against a chartered accountant in a disproportionate assets case, has held.....

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UP Court Acquits MP Atul Rai in Rape Case(10.08.2022)

Uttar Pradesh Court has acquitted Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), MP Atul Rai, in an alleged rape case filed by a 24-year-old woman as it noted that the FI.....

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Madras HC: Hormonal Imbalance/Irregular Menstruation of Women Can’t be Considered Female Impotency(12.08.2022)

Madras High Court has held that hormonal imbalance or irregular periods would not amount to impotency of a woman and would not mean that she is unfit .....

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Meghalaya HC Quashes POCSO Charges Against Man Accused of Having Consensual Sex With Minor Wife(12.08.2022)

Meghalaya High Court while setting aside charges against man under provisions of Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act for allegedly.....

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Madras HC: Limitation is an Aspect of Public Policy for the Purpose Section 34 of Arbitration Act(12.08.2022)

Madras High Court has held that limitation is a facet of public policy, and hence, an arbitral award which is incorrect qua limitation is hit by Secti.....

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Del HC: POCSO Victims Being Forced Not Only to Interact With Accused But Also be Present in Hearings(12.08.2022)

Delhi High Court has expressed concern over situation wherein POCSO victims are being forced not only to potentially interact with the accused person .....

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Delhi HC Upholds DRDO Decision to Bar Entities With Pending Criminal Cases from Defence Contracts(12.08.2022)

Delhi High Court has held that DRDO’s policy decision requiring the bidders for defence contracts to submit an undertaking that there is no ongoing en.....

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Bom. HC Grants Compensation to Nigerian National Jailed for 2 Year Due to Mistake in Forensic Report(16.08.2022)

Bombay High Court has ordered compensation of Rs. 2 Lakhs and granted bail to the Nigerian national incarcerated in 2020 on the basis of an erroneous .....

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Jhar. HC: Standard of Proof to Rebut Presumption Under NI Act is of Preponderance of Probabilities(16.08.2022)

Jharkhand High Court has held that when an accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments (NI) Act has to rebut the presumption in favour of .....

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Delhi HC: Sports Administration Not Male Preserve, Women Presence Must be Acknowledged(17.08.2022)

Delhi High Court while observing that in all its 95 years of existence, the Indian Olympic Association never had a woman as its President or Secretary.....

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SC: Mere Support To Terrorist Organization Does Not Attract Section 38/39 UAPA(29.10.2021)

Supreme Court has observed that mere support given to a terrorist organization or mere association with it, is not sufficient to attract offences unde.....

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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Plea for Regulation of Internal Elections in Political Parties(29.10.2021)

Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Election Commission of India (EC) on a Public Interest Litigation seeking regulatory oversight of internal e.....

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Madras HC Rejects Rajesh Das's Challenge to Trial Court Jurisdiction in Sexual Harassment Case(29.10.2021)

Madras High Court has dismissed a plea by suspended Special Director General of Police (DGP) Rajesh Das challenging the jurisdictional competence of t.....

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Madras HC Directs State to Take Action Against Noise Pollution, Building Violations(01.11.2021)

Madras High Court has directed the State authorities to take appropriate actions to ensure that noise pollution or violations of building rules on acc.....

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Allahabad HC: Sister Can't Claim Benefit of Compassionate Appointment in Presence of Wife(22.08.2022)

Allahabad High Court has held that as per the UP Recruitment of Dependents of Government Servants Dying in Harness Rules, 1974, the benefit of compass.....

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Kerala HC: District Collectors Will be Answerable for Accidents Caused by Road Potholes(22.08.2022)

Kerala High Court has ordered that every future road accident caused by potholes would have to be explained by District Collectors, and directed that .....

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Raj. HC: No Compassionate Appointment Where Bereaved Family Does Not Face Indigent Circumstances(22.08.2022)

Rajasthan High Court has upheld the decision of a bank denying compassionate appointment saying that the deceased's family was not facing indigent cir.....

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J&K&L HC: Detaining Authority Must Show Compelling Reasons for Preventive Detention(23.08.2022)

Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that preventive detention orders can be passed even when a person is in police custody. However the c.....

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SC: Inherent Power U/S 151 CPC Can be Invoked Only When Alternate Remedies Don’t Exist(24.08.2022)

Supreme Court has held that inherent power under Section 151 of the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC) can be invoked only in circumstances where alternate.....

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Delhi HC Seeks Status Report on Steps Taken for Rehabilitation of Children Affected by Beggary(24.08.2022)

Delhi High Court has sought a detailed status report containing zone wise steps taken in entire NCT region, from the Centre, State as well as Delhi Co.....

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Madras HC Orders Complete Abolition of Orderly System from TN Police in Four Months(24.08.2022)

Madras High Court has directed the authorities to ensure that the orderly system is completely abolished within a period of four months; and to remove.....

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Delhi High Court Directs Temporary Stay of Minor in Children Home(06.09.2021)

Delhi High Court has directed the police to ensure that temporary stay in a children's home is provided to the minor girl, who left her parental home .....

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Delhi HC Sets Aside Arbitral Award Requiring Antrix to Pay Over 560 Million USD to Devas Multimedia(30.08.2022)

Delhi High Court has set aside a 2015 arbitral award directing Antrix Corporation Limited, commercial and marketing arm of ISRO, to pay US$ 562.2 mill.....

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Orissa HC Declines to Intervene Against Police Action in Distorted Ganesh Idol Case(31.08.2022)

Orissa High Court while declining to entertain PIL filed against alleged police actions in preventing making and selling certain types of idols of Lor.....

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ITAT: Supporting Evidence Mandatory for Claim TDS Credit in Absence of TDS Certificate(01.09.2022)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Mumbai Bench has held that supporting evidence is mandatory for claiming TDS Credit in absence of a TDS Certific.....

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Allahabad HC: State Liable to Pay Compensation For Death Due to Poisonous Liquor Consumption(01.09.2022)

Allahabad High Court has held that State Government, having complete control and regulation to manufacture and sale of liquor, is prima facie liable t.....

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Meghalaya HC: POCSO Act Not Meant to Breakdown Happy Family Relationship(02.09.2022)

Meghalaya High Court while quashing FIR against a minor's partner has held that POCSO may not be applied to break down happy family relationship and S.....

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Madhya Pradesh High Court Stays MPPSC's Selection Process for Appointment of Medical Officers(27.09.2021)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has stayed notification issued by the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) for conducting interviews for the pur.....

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Delhi HC: Municipal Corporation Cannot Shirk Off Responsibility by Citing Financial Constraints(05.09.2022)

Delhi High Court has held that a Municipal Corporation constituted for the purpose of providing basic public goods amenities cannot shirk off its resp.....

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Mad. HC Restrains Media from Revealing Identity of Sexual Violence Victims & Publishing Depositions(05.09.2022)

Madras High Court has restrained print and electronic media from publishing details of the victims, their family members, and the witnesses or any mat.....

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SC: Scheme for Appointing Heirs of Employees on Their Retirement is Unconstitutional(06.09.2022)

Supreme Court has held that appointment to the heirs of the employees on their retirement/ superannuation is violative of Articles 14 and 15 of Consti.....

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Delhi HC Dismisses Law Student's Plea Seeking Compensation in Wake of Delhi's Air Pollution(06.09.2022)

Delhi High Court while dismissing plea filed by law student seeking compensation of Rs. 15 lakhs for the damages suffered to his health due to the cau.....

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Bom. HC: Commercial Court Can’t be Regarded as Person Or Institution Under Section 11(6) of A&C Act(06.09.2022)

Bombay High Court has held that the jurisdiction and power of the High Court in relation to the appointment of an arbitral tribunal under Section 11 o.....

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Gauhati HC Expresses Shock Over High-Handedness of Traffic Police Against Commuter(07.09.2022)

Gauhati High Court while expressing displeasure over incident involving alleged misuse of authority by traffic personnel against a 'trivially errant' .....

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SC: Crop Insurance Different from Commercial Policy(07.09.2022)

Supreme Court while upholding Bombay High Court's order directing Bajaj Allianz General Insurance to compensate under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana.....

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SC: Serious Difficulties Regarding Application of POCSO to Cases of Relationship Among Young Adults(08.09.2022)

Supreme Court has held that it has faced certain difficulties while considering the applicability of Protection Of Children From Sexual Offences, 2012.....

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Delhi HC: Person Flying Kites Can't Modify Thread to Sharpen it With Metallic/Glass Components(08.09.2022)

Delhi High Court has held that a person engaged in kite flying cannot modify the kite flying thread to sharpen it by using sharp metallic or glass com.....

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Allahabad HC: Weapon's Recovery from Place Unknown to Everyone Underlines Confirmation Theory(09.09.2022)

Allahabad High Court has held that recovery of weapon by accused from a place unknown to anybody else including the investigating officer is a fact th.....

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SC to Centre: Frame Policy for Employment of Transgender Persons(09.09.2022)

Supreme Court has asked Central Government in consultation with National Council for Transgender Persons to devise policy framework for reasonable acc.....

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Kar. HC: POCSO Case Against Minor Can be Quashed on Parties Arriving at Mutual Settlement(09.09.2022)

Karnataka High Court has allowed petition filed by minor boy and set aside investigation initiated against him under sections of the Protection of Chi.....

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Bombay HC: Owner Does Not Include Importer of Goods(12.09.2022)

Bombay High Court while observing that seized goods can only be provisionally released under Section 110A of the Customs Act, 1962 (the Act) in favour.....

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SC Dismisses PIL Seeking Online RTI Portal for Supreme Court(12.09.2022)

Supreme Court while dismissing petition seeking online RTI portal for Supreme Court, has held that E-Committee of Supreme Court is looking into the is.....

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SC Dismisses Father's Plea For Handing Over Son's Body Who Was Killed in Hyderpora Encounter(12.09.2022)

Supreme Court while observing that Amir Magrey, who was killed in hyderpora encounter in J&K was given a decent burial by State authorities including .....

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Kar. HC Refuses to Quash FIR Against Doctor Accused of Forcefully Performing Sex Change Operation(12.09.2022)

Karnataka High Court has refused to quash the FIR and chargesheet filed against a doctor under POCSO Act for allegedly conducting a forcible sex chang.....

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Bombay HC: Proof of Demand & Acceptance of Bribe Mandatory for Conviction Under POCA(12.09.2022)

Bombay High Court while observing that a person cannot be convicted under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (POCA) on the basis of morals and eth.....

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SC Refuses to Entertain PIL Seeking to Examine Link Between Pornography & Sexual Crimes(13.09.2022)

Supreme Court has refused to entertain a petition seeking to formulate a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) by the police to examine the impact of vie.....

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Patna HC to Chancellors: Decide Representation Against Illegal Appointment/Financial Irregularities(13.09.2022)

Patna High Court has directed the Chancellor of Universities of Bihar to decide a representation against alleged illegal appointments and financial ir.....

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Raj HC: Depriving Married Daughter from Compassionate Appointment Violates Articles 14 &16(14.09.2022)

Rajasthan High Court has held that depriving a married daughter from right of consideration for compassionate appointment, violates the right to equal.....

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HP HC Issues Direction to POCSO Courts for Protection of Identity of Rape Victims(16.09.2022)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has issued direction to the Special POCSO Courts to ensure that the identity of the child victim shall not be disclosed, a.....

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Delhi HC Stays Trial Court Order Recommending SHO's Suspension Over Poor Conduct In POCSO Case(16.09.2022)

Delhi High Court has stayed a Trial Court order recommending suspension of SHO of Kalkaji Police Station and also calling for strict disciplinary acti.....

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Delhi HC: Temporary Official Appointed on Work Charge Basis Can’t Claim Seniority for Such Period(16.09.2022)

Delhi High Court has held that a temporary official, who is purely appointed on daily rated or work charge basis for specific period to do a specific .....

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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Plea Challenging Whatsapp’s Privacy Policy(04.02.2021)

Delhi High Court has issued notice on a plea against Whatsapp’s new privacy policy and has sought responses of the Centre and WhatsApp on the petition.....

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SC Upholds Selection of Candidate Suffering from Bipolar Affective Disorder to Delhi Judicial Service(14.12.2021)

Supreme Court has upheld the selection of a candidate suffering from Bipolar Affective Disorder to Delhi Judicial Service 2018 under the category of p.....

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Allahabad High Court Issues Notice on PUCL's Plea Seeking Establishment of Fast-Track Police Courts(14.12.2021)

Allahabad High Court has sought reply of the Uttar Pradesh Government, Union Government, and others on a plea filed by People's Union For Civil Libert.....

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Orissa High Court Directs Postponement of State Film Awards Ceremony(14.12.2021)

Orissa High Court has directed the postponement of the Odisha State Film Awards ceremony which was scheduled to be held tomorrow and the day after tom.....

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Madras HC Dismisses as Non-Maintainable Plea Challenging AIADMK Intra-Party Polls(14.12.2021)

Madras High Court has dismissed a writ petition challenging the legality of the intra-party elections to the post of Coordinator and Joint Coordinator.....

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SC Calls for Status Report from Union, Internet Intermediaries on Steps Against Child Pornography(20.09.2022)

Supreme Court has directed Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati to furnish status report of Government and internet intermediaries to the Cour.....

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SC Seeks Status Report from Union on Appointment of Ad-Hoc Judges in High Courts(20.09.2022)

Supreme Court has asked for status report from the Union Government regarding the appointment of ad-hoc judges in High Courts under Article 224A of th.....

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Kar. HC to BBMP: Repair Major Roads in 10 Days, Submit Reports on Clearance of Storm Water Drains(20.09.2022)

Karnataka High Court has directed Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to repair 221 potholes on major roads as identified by the corporation wit.....

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SC to SLSAs: Form Scheme for Empanelment of Paralegals in Police Station(20.09.2022)

Supreme Court has directed the State Legal Services Authorities (SLSA) to form a scheme for empanelment of paralegals in police station for dealing wi.....

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Bom HC to Pune Police: Do You Take Cognizance of FB Posts Only When They Are Against Politicians?(22.09.2022)

Bombay High Court while grilling a senior police inspector from Pune for his conduct in a matter pertaining to a woman lawyer's safety, asked if cogni.....

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SC Directs Maharashtra, MP, Delhi, Puducherry to Constitute Haj Committees in Six Weeks(23.09.2022)

Supreme Court has granted additional time of six weeks to Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi, Puducherry to constitute Haj committees and file a compl.....

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SC: Grant of Ex Post Facto Environmental Clearance Permissible in Exceptional Circumstances(23.09.2022)

Supreme Court has held that grant of ex post facto environmental clearance in exceptional cases is not impermissible, and such approvals cannot be dec.....

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SC Transfers All FIRs Against Times Now Anchor Navika Kumar to Delhi Police(23.09.2022)

Supreme Court has directed that FIRs registered against Times Now anchor, Navika Kumar, over the remarks made by Nupur Sharma about Prophet Muhammed o.....

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SC Stays Deportation of Woman Declared as Illegal Migrant, Notes Family Members Are Included in NRC(26.09.2022)

Supreme Court while staying deportation of woman declared as illegal migrant, has issued notice in petition impugning order of Guwahati High Court whi.....

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SC Dismisses Plea Seeking to Restrain Political Parties from Using Symbols After Polls(26.09.2022)

Supreme Court while dismissing a petition which sought a direction that political parties cannot use election symbols allotted to them as party symbol.....

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Bombay HC: Half of Life Imprisonment is 10 Years for POCSO Offences(27.09.2022)

Bombay High Court has sentenced a convict to one half of life imprisonment under the POCSO Act, who will have to undergo a sentence of 10-years. The C.....

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Delhi HC: CCI Director General's Report Not Determinative or Conclusive(27.09.2022)

Delhi High Court has held that probe report prepared by Director General of Competition Commission of India (CCI) is neither determinative nor conclus.....

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Del HC: Recovery of Annual Report & Share Cert. from Assessee's Premises Not Incriminating Documents(28.09.2022)

Delhi High Court has held that the recovery of the annual report and the share certificate of the assessee premises cannot be considered to be incrimi.....

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Delhi HC Dismissed Facebook India’s Petition Challenging Probe Initiated by CCI(29.09.2022)

Delhi High Court has dismissed Facebook India's petition challenging the probe initiated by Competition Commission of India (CCI) against it in connec.....

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Allahabad HC: Victim Has No Right to Drop Case of Non-Compoundable Offence of Heinous Nature(29.09.2022)

Allahabad High Court has held that a victim has no right in law to drop case of non-compoundable offence of heinous nature which badly affects society.....

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SC: Every Problem Does Not Have a Solution Through Article 32(03.10.2022)

Supreme Court while refusing to issue notice to States in a plea seeking policy for population control in India, has remarked that it would only issue.....

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Cal. HC: State Can't Claim Title to Land Belonging to Citizens by Using Adverse Possession Doctrine(03.10.2022)

Calcutta High Court has observed that the State, professing to be a welfare state, cannot claim to have perfected its title over a piece of land by in.....

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Del HC: FSSAI Must Ensure Speedy Inspection of Imported Food Articles for Home Consumption Release(03.10.2022)

Delhi High Court has held that the authorities of Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) have an obligation to ensure that all imported .....

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Patna HC Holds OBC/EBC Quota in Bihar Municipal Body Polls Illegal(07.10.2022)

Patna High Court while holding reservation of seats for Other Backward Classes (OBC) and Extremely Backward Classes in urban local body elections as i.....

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Delhi High Court Stays Sessions Court's Bail Order Castigating Police Investigation(15.11.2021)

Delhi High Court has stayed an order passed by a Sessions Court in bail proceedings, wherein it had pulled up an Investigating Officer of the Delhi Po.....

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Calcutta HC Allows Sale And Import of Only Green Firecrackers With QR Code in The State(13.10.2022)

Calcutta High Court has directed the State Pollution Control Board as well as the state police authorities to prevent the importation and sale of fire.....

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Delhi HC: No Income Tax on Interest Income from FD Till Ownership Determined by Arbitral Tribunal(13.10.2022)

Delhi High Court has held that income tax cannot be levied on the interest income from fixed deposits (FD) till the ownership is determined by the arb.....

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Delhi HC: Court Cannot Substitute Its View For Qualification Requirements While Advertising Vacancies(14.10.2022)

Delhi High Court has observed that courts cannot substitute their view for the qualification requirements prescribed by an organization while advertis.....

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Ker. HC Bars Display of Advertisements in State Transport Buses, Cites Distraction to Other Drivers(17.10.2022)

Kerala High Court has directed the Transport Commissioner and State Police Chief to take the necessary steps to ensure that no Kerala State Road Trans.....

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Delhi HC Asks Centre, Police To Respond To PIL Seeking Better Treatment Of Cows(17.10.2022)

Delhi High Court has sought a reply from the Centre and Delhi Police in a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking remedial steps for treatment of lum.....

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SC Dismisses Plea Challenging Proposed Change in Land Use of Plot for Residence of Prime Minister(23.11.2021)

Supreme Court has dismissed a writ petition which challenged the proposal to change the land use of Plot 1 in the Central Vista area from recreational.....

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Delhi HC Issues Notice Seeking Appointment of Doctors in Government Run Hospitals(24.11.2021)

Delhi High Court has issued notice on a Public Interest Litigation seeking immediate appointment of adequate number of doctors including paramedical s.....

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Kerala High Court Asks Petitioner to Analyse Concept of Halal in Sabarimala Spoiled Jaggery Row(25.11.2021)

Kerala High Court has questioned the petitioner organisation that had challenged the alleged use of halal-certified jaggery at the Sabarimala temple i.....

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J&K&L HC: Satisfaction of Detaining Authority Must be Based on Scrutiny of Police Report(09.11.2022)

Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that in absence of material supporting allegations or specifying details of incident, it can’t be hel.....

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SC: Offences Under Kerala Police Act Not Substantive(10.11.2022)

Supreme Court has held that offences under the Kerala Police Act are not substantive offences and thus the election of a person cannot be voided merel.....

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Delhi HC Issues Directions for Expeditious Disposal of Cases in Consumer Forums(10.11.2022)

Delhi High Court while taking notice of large pendency and lack of a uniform method for prioritization of cases in the district consumer forums has is.....

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Chhattisgarh HC Directs GST Authority to Re-Open Online Portal to Enable Filing of Form TRAN-1(10.12.2021)

Chhattisgarh High Court has directed the Goods and Services Tax Authority to re-open online portal to enable filing of Form TRAN-1 electronically or a.....

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SC: Failure to Disclose Policy-Holder of Changes in Policy Conditions Amounts to Deficiency in Servic(10.12.2021)

Supreme Court has allowed medical claim relief to two senior citizens, holding that the failure of an insurance agent to disclose to the policy-holder.....

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MP HC: Impounding of Passport of Travel Vlogger Affects Right to Livelihood Under Article 21(13.12.2021)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has observed that impounding the passport of a travel vlogger based on unjustified reasons affects her/his fundamental right.....

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SC: Dying Declaration Does Not Become Inadmissible Merely Because Police Officer Recorded It(01.11.2022)

Supreme Court has held that although dying declaration ought to ideally be recorded by a Magistrate, if possible, it cannot be said that dying declara.....

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Odisha POCSO Court Sentences Man to 20 Years Rigorous Imprisonment for Rape of 10 Year Old(01.11.2022)

Odisha POCSO Court has convicted a man and sentenced him to undergo rigorous imprisonment for twenty years in a 2018 rape case which took place in the.....

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SC: Non-Reporting of Sexual Assault Despite Knowledge is Serious Crime(03.11.2022)

Supreme Court while observing that non-reporting of sexual assault against a minor child despite knowledge is a serious crime, has held that more ofte.....

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Kerala HC Directs to File Report on Manner of Appointment of Public Prosecutors(03.12.2021)

Kerala High Court has directed all Principal District Judges to file a report in a suo motu writ petition initiated to investigate the matter of appoi.....

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SC Issues Notice to State of Uttar Pradesh on Applicability of New Policy on Release of Prisoners(06.12.2021)

Supreme Court has issued notice to the State of Uttar Pradesh on the issue whether the cases of those prisoners serving life-sentence which were requi.....

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Delhi HC Seeks Status of Appointments of Chairperson & Members in Adjudicating Authority(06.12.2021)

Delhi High Court has sought status of appointments for Chairperson, Member (Administration) and Member (Law) in Adjudicating Authority under the Preve.....

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Bombay HC: NHAI Not Taking NH-66 Potholes Issue Seriously(22.11.2022)

Bombay High Court has pulled up National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) for not taking seriously the issue of bad condition of a section of the Nat.....

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SC to Centre: Produce Files Related to Appointment of Arun Goel as Election Commissioner(24.11.2022)

Supreme Court Constitution Bench has asked Attorney General to produce related to the recent appointment of Arun Goel, a former bureaucrat, as the Ele.....

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Del HC: Denial of Caste Certificate on Basis of Single Mother’s Certificate is Policy Discrimination(24.11.2022)

Delhi High Court has held that the denial of caste certificate to the children of single mothers, belonging to other backward class (OBC) on the basis.....

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Morbi Court Sends 4 Accused to Police Custody Till Nov 5 in Morbi Bridge Collapse Case(03.11.2022)

Morbi Court while sending four accused to 5-day police custody in connection with the October 30 Morbi Bridge Collapse incident has observed that alle.....

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Delhi HC to Police: Locate Ukrainian Woman's Son Kidnapped & Brought to India by Her Ex-Husband(03.11.2022)

Delhi High Court has directed Delhi Police to locate an Indian man and his three year old Ukrainian son after hearing habeas corpus plea moved by chil.....

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Allahabad HC: Can't Presume a Person to be Financially Stable Merely Because he Got Married(03.11.2022)

Allahabad High Court has held that marriage of an individual is no ground to deny him/her compassionate appointment as entering into marital relations.....

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SC: Skull Superimposition Technique for Identification of Body Not Reliable(04.11.2022)

Supreme Court has held that skull superimposition technique for identification of the dead body cannot be regarded as infallible when such report is n.....

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SC to Centre: Come Up With a Policy After Looking into States' Policies(04.11.2022)

Supreme Court while adjourning a PIL seeking establishment of community kitchens has asked the Centre to look into the policies being implemented by t.....

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SC Dismisses Plea Filed for Ensuring Education of Migrant Workers' Children During Pandemic(04.11.2022)

Supreme Court has granted liberty to petitioner to withdraw a petition which sought to provide for a Uniform Education Policy to the children of migra.....

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SC Stays Madras HC Order Directing Deposit in CM's Public Relief Fund for Release of Vehicle(04.01.2022)

Supreme Court has stayed a Madras High Court order in so far as it directed deposit of a sum of Rs. 1 lakh, as non-refundable deposit, in the Chief Mi.....

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J&K&L HC: Successful Prosecution is Based Upon Quality of Investigation, Not Length of Custody(05.12.2022)

Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has observed that a successful prosecution of a criminal case in a court of law is based upon quality of polic.....

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SC to HCs’: File Responses to Plea Seeking Online RTI Portals, Within Three Weeks(06.12.2022)

Supreme Court has directed all High Courts to file their responses on proposed set up of online RTI Portals within three weeks. The issue arose when C.....

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Orissa HC: Merit List Not a Reservoir for Future Appointments(06.12.2022)

Orissa High Court while denying appointment to a candidate who approached the Court, 15 years after publication of the merit list has held that a meri.....

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Bom. HC Restrains State from Appointing Engineers Under EWS Quota Until Decision on SEBC Reservation(07.12.2022)

Bombay High Court has ordered Maharashtra Public Services Commission from issuing appointment letters for engineers under the reserved Economically We.....

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Mangaluru Court Directs Police to Pay ?5 Lakh for Falsely Implicating Man in POCSO Case(08.12.2022)

Mangaluru Special Court has directed two-woman police sub-inspectors of the Mangaluru Women police station to pay Rs 5 lakh compensation to an accused.....

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Gujarat HC: Every Offence Under Negotiable Instruments Act Is Compoundable(02.02.2022)

Gujarat High Court has held that when parties have settled the dispute amicably, the compounding of the offence is permitted with regard to an offence.....

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Kerala High Court Admits Plea Alleging Unauthorised Lab Conducting Covid Tests at Calicut Airport(02.02.2022)

Kerala High Court has admitted a plea alleging that an unauthorised lad is conducting Rapid-PCR Covid tests at the Calicut International Airport. The .....

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Supreme Court Dismisses Plea to Postpone GATE-2022(03.02.2022)

Supreme Court has dismissed petitions seeking postponement of the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering Exam, 2022 (GATE 2022) which is scheduled to b.....

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Madras HC Issues Notice on Plea Seeking Reservation of Chairman Post for Scheduled Tribes(03.02.2022)

Madras High Court has issued notice to the State Election Commission on a plea seeking reservation of the Chairman Post of a town panchayat for Schedu.....

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Gujarat HC Disposes of PIL Seeking Direction for Filling Up Posts of DRT-I Presiding Officer(04.02.2022)

Gujarat High Court has disposed of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) plea seeking a direction for filling up posts of Presiding Officer in the Debt R.....

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AP HC Stays State’s Decision to Prohibit Holding of Public Meetings on Roads(16.01.2023)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has stayed the operation of an order passed by the state government prohibiting the conducting of the public meetings on pub.....

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SC: You are Polluting Minds of Young Generation; Slams Ekta Kapoor(17.10.2022)

Supreme Court has came down heavily on producer Ekta Kapoor over "objectionable content" in her web series 'XXX', saying she was polluting the minds o.....

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Kerala HC Directs State Govt To File Report On Amount Quantified Towards Damage Of Property(17.10.2022)

Kerala High Court has directed the State government to file a report on the amount of damages that has been quantified by it in connection with strike.....

Tags : Kerala High Court, Popular Front of India, State government



Kerala HC Seeks Details of Treatment Being Given to Injured KSRTC Employees(18.10.2022)

Kerala High Court has asked for full details regarding the treatment provided to Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) employees, who sustai.....

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Ker. HC To KSRTC: Has 'Single Duty System' Effective, File Statement With Figures & Calculations(18.10.2022)

Kerala High Court has directed the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) to inform on record that whether the 'Single Duty System' has been .....

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NCLAT: COC's Decision For Liquidation Is Open To Judicial Review By NCLT And NCLAT(19.10.2022)

National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has ruled that when the Committee of Creditors (CoC) decides to liquidate the Corporate Debtor, the dec.....

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Del. HC Dismisses Samata Party's Plea Against Allotment of 'Flaming Torch' To Shiv Sena(20.10.2022)

Delhi High Court has dismissed the plea filed by Samata Party against allotment of flaming torch symbol to Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena by Election Co.....

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J&K&L HC: Adhoc Employee Can't Replace Another Adhoc Employee(08.12.2022)

Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court while observing that an ad hoc employee cannot be replaced by another ad hoc employee, has held that such posi.....

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Allahabad HC: Political Activists Have a Right to Protest Against Administration(09.12.2022)

Allahabad High Court while quashing criminal case filed against the sitting minister in the State government and BJP MLA, Dinesh Pratap Singh, has hel.....

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Madras HC: Waiting for Amendment in Law for Cases Involving Teenage Relationships(09.12.2022)

Madras High Court while upholding conviction and 10 years sentence of a man in a POCSO case, has stated that it is eagerly waiting for an amendment in.....

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Delhi HC: Police Can't Transfer FIR Citing Jurisdiction After Magistrate's Order U/S 156(3) CrPC(09.12.2022)

Delhi High Court has held that once he order has been passed by the magistrate under Section 156(3) of CrPC directing investigation, it is not open to.....

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MP HC: Magistrate Rejecting Closure Report in Corruption Case Can’t Direct Police to Obtain Sanction(09.12.2022)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that a Magistrate cannot decline to accept the closure report and simultaneously direct the State to obtain sanctio.....

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Bombay HC: If Society is Progressing, Why Can't Laws?(09.12.2022)

Bombay High Court while criticizing State government for being in a slumber and not making provisions for transgender persons in recruitment in the po.....

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Delhi HC to Tata Power: Provide Electricity Connections to Pakistani Hindu Migrants Within 1 Month(11.11.2022)

Delhi High Court has directed Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDDL) to provide electricity connections to Pakistani Hindu migrants, who are re.....

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Supreme Court to Launch Online RTI Portal Soon(11.11.2022)

Supreme Court has said that it will soon launch an online portal which can be used by public to file applications under Right to Information Act (RTI .....

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P&H HC Stays Arrest of Deepak Chaurasia in POCSO Case(14.11.2022)

Punjab and Haryana High Court while staying the arrest of news anchor Deepak Chaurasia in a POCSO Act case, has directed him to appear before the tria.....

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Gujarat HC Quashes POCSO Charges Against Surat Teachers(14.11.2022)

Gujarat High Court while quashing POCSO charges against teachers of Surat school who are accused of slapping, passing derogatory remarks and threateni.....

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Delhi HC: Barricades Continue to Remain Unmanned in Delhi at Various Places(14.11.2022)

Delhi High Court while seeking a detailed report on the number of barricades put up by Delhi Police and Resident Welfare Associations under each of th.....

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Bombay HC Directs Re-Testing of Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder(16.11.2022)

Bombay High Court while allowing Johnson and Johnson Pvt Ltd to re-start manufacturing of its baby powder at their Mulund unit has directed Food and D.....

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SC Sets Aside HC Direction Allowing SIT Probe in TRS MLAs Poaching Case(24.11.2022)

Supreme Court has quashed the directions passed by the Telangana High Court which allowed Telangana Police Special Investigation Team to proceed with .....

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Kerala HC: Non-Reporting of Child Sexual Abuse is Bailable Offence Under POCSO Act(25.11.2022)

Kerala High Court while observing that if statute does not declare a particular offence as bailable or non-bailable, reference has to be made to sched.....

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Madras HC Apologises to Women Litigants for Insensitive Questions by a Lawyer(25.11.2022)

Madras High Court while observing that purpose of cross-examination is not to create indelible scars in minds of litigants or to humiliate them, has a.....

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Delhi HC Quashes CIC Order Asking MEA to Disclose Passport Details of Estranged Husband to Wife(29.11.2022)

Delhi High Court has set aside Central Information Commission’s (CIC) order by which Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) was directed to disclose the d.....

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SC to Expert Committee: Examine to What Extent Recommendations Have Been Adopted by Government(30.11.2022)

Supreme Court has directed the expert committee constituted to tackle the problem of the dissemination of child pornography and sexual assault videos,.....

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P&H HC: FSL Report Forms Foundation of NDPS Case(01.12.2022)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that the report of Forensic Science Lab forms the foundation of prosecution case in NDPS proceedings and in cas.....

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Delhi HC Dismisses Plea Against Blanket Ban On Sale And Bursting Of Firecrackers In National Capital(20.10.2022)

Delhi High Court has dismissed a plea challenging the direction issued by Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) on September 14 for a complete ban .....

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SC Upholds Manik Bhattacharya's Arrest in Bengal Teacher Recruitment Scam Case(20.10.2022)

Supreme Court has declined to interfere with the arrest of Trinamool Congress leader and former chairman of West Bengal Board of Primary Education Man.....

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SC Upholds 20% quota for Officers in Maharashtra in PG Medical Admissions(21.10.2022)

Supreme Court has upheld the decision of the Maharashtra government to provide 20 per cent reservation for in-service officers in postgraduate medical.....

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Gujarat HC Upholds Amendment To Medical PG Eligibility Criteria(21.10.2022)

Gujarat High Court has observed that the notification amending the eligibility criteria for participating in the admission process of various postgrad.....

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CCI Imposes ?936.44 Crore Cost on Google for Abusing Dominant Position(27.10.2022)

Competition Commission of India (CCI) has imposed a penalty of Rs. 936.44 crore on Google for abusing its dominant position with respect to its Play S.....

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Kerala HC: POCSO Act Prevails Over SC/ST Act(27.10.2022)

Kerala High Court has held that Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO) prevails over SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989.....

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Kerala HC: Superior Officers Will Be Personally Responsible for Overlooking Misdemeanor(28.10.2022)

Kerala High Court while observing that it is not merely sufficient that State Police Chief issues circulars, has issued a warning that if superior aut.....

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Madras HC: Court No Place for Political Parties to Score Over One Another(28.10.2022)

Madras High Court while hearing petitions filed by former AIADMK Minister SP Velumani to quash the FIRs filed against him alleging irregularity in gra.....

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Mumbai Court: Death of Victim Before Examination During Trial Can’t be Reason to Acquit Accused(28.10.2022)

Mumbai Court while convicting a man for sexually assaulting a minor victim has held that death of a minor sexual assault victim from cancer before she.....

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Delhi HC Requests Division Bench to Decide Petitions Against Police Atrocities At Early Date(28.10.2022)

Delhi High Court has requested division bench to decide at an early date petitions concerning allegations of police atrocities in Jamia Millia Islamia.....

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Karnataka HC: POCSO Act Overrides Personal Law(31.10.2022)

Karnataka High Court while rejecting the argument that minor Muslim girl's marriage upon attaining puberty will not contravene Prohibition of Child Ma.....

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Meghalaya HC: Can't Equate Act of Mutual Love Between Young Boyfriend-Girlfriend to Sexual Assault(31.10.2022)

Meghalaya High Court while quashing POCSO charges against a minor's partner has held that the term 'sexual assault' as per POCSO Act can’t be attribut.....

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Guj. HC Issues Show Cause Notice to Judicial Officers for Not Disposing of Suit Pending Since 1977(20.12.2022)

Gujarat High Court has issued show cause notices to ten judicial officers in State asking for an explanation as to why contempt of court proceedings s.....

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Kerala HC Pulls State for Failure to Recover 5.2 Cr. Damages from PFI(20.12.2022)

Kerala High Court has pulled up the State over the delay in recovery of damages of Rs. 5.20 Crore from banned Popular Front of India (PFI) and its off.....

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SC: Police Not Required to do Moral Policing(20.12.2022)

Supreme Court while upholding dismissal of CISF officer who harassed a couple at night, has observed that Police officers are not required to do moral.....

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Calcutta HC: Enforcement Directorate Officers Are Not Police Officers(26.12.2022)

Calcutta High Court while referring to Supreme Court’s recent judgment in Vijay Madanlal Choudhary case, has held that Enforcement Directorate (ED) of.....

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Telangana HC Transfers BRS MLA Poaching Case to CBI(27.12.2022)

Telangana High Court has transferred the investigation into a case related to alleged attempts to poach 4 MLAs of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) to the .....

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Gauhati HC to State: File Status Reports on Child Sexual Abuse Cases Before HC's JJC Every 6 Months(28.12.2022)

Gauhati High Court while issuing directions for proper enquiry in cases relating to sexual abuse of children has directed State and Assam State Commis.....

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Ministry of Corporate Affairs Extends Due Date of Filing Annual Return and Financial Statement(15.02.2022)

Ministry of Corporate Affairs ( MCA ) has again extended the due date of filing Annual Return and Financial Statement. The MCA has also relaxed the le.....

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Gujarat HC Restrains Bank From Dispossessing Family Till Filing of Proceedings(15.02.2022)

Gujarat High Court has directed that the Bank to not dispossess the family from the property until 11th March 2022, considering that the Appellants we.....

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Madras HC to Centre: Consider Issuing Indian Passport to Sri Lankan Refugees’ Daughter(01.02.2023)

Madras High Court while observing that petitioner is for all practical purposes a stateless person and wants passport only to explore overseas employm.....

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SC to Courts/Tribunals: Mandatorily Deposit Amounts Deposited by Parties With Registry in Bank(01.02.2023)

Supreme Court has directed all Courts and Tribunals to frame guidelines in cases where amounts are deposited with office/registry of court/tribunal, t.....

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SC to WhatsApp: Widely Publicise That Users Aren't Bound to Accept 2021 Privacy Policy(02.02.2023)

Supreme Court Constitution Bench has directed WhatsApp to widely publicise its stand that WhatsApp users in India don’t have to accept its 2021 privac.....

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NCLAT: Initiation Of CIRP Not A Pre-Requisite To Initiate IRP Against The Personal Guarantor(28.01.2022)

NCLAT has held that initiation of Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process is not a pre-requisite to initiate Insolvency Resolution Process (IRP) again.....

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Telangana HC: Scrutiny By IT Department Barred For The Period Covered By The Resolution Plan(28.01.2022)

Telangana High Court has observed that for the period covered by the Resolution Plan, Income Tax Department cannot carry out any scrutiny or assessmen.....

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Kerala High Court Grants More Time To State To Frame Comprehensive Policy On Illegal Flag Masts(28.01.2022)

Kerala High Court has granted three more weeks’ time to the State government to draw up a comprehensive policy to deal with the menace of illegal flag.....

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Delhi HC: Mixing Of Contraband From Two Different Cartons Before Forensic Analysis Is Contrary of Law(28.01.2022)

Delhi High Court has observed that where the quantity of contraband recovered in a case is large and it is not practicable to send the entire quantity.....

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Delhi HC to State: Ensure Free Food, Medical Treatment to BPL HIV+ Persons(03.01.2023)

Delhi High Court has directed Delhi Government to ensure free food and medical treatment to HIV positive persons, who are below the poverty line (BPL).....

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NCDRC to DLF Universals: Refund Entire Amount for Delay in Handing Over Possession(10.01.2023)

National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has directed DLF Universal to refund entire principal amount of Rs. 37,73,154/- to the complain.....

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NCDRC to DLF Universals: Refund Entire Amount for Delay in Handing Over Possession(10.01.2023)

National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has directed DLF Universal to refund entire principal amount of Rs. 37,73,154/- to the complain.....

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Delhi HC: Can’t Promote Officers of Central Health Services Mechanically(10.01.2023)

Delhi High Court has held that promotion under Dynamic Assured Career Progression Scheme of Central Health Services cannot be made in a mechanical man.....

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Del. HC: Can’t Quash Harassment Complaint Merely Because ICC Failed to Complete Enquiry in 90 Days(10.01.2023)

Delhi High Court has held that complaint of sexual harassment and inquiry proceeding can’t be quashed merely because internal complaints committee (IC.....

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Bom. HC Quashes Orders Cancelling Johnson & Johnson's License for Baby Powder Production(11.01.2023)

Bombay High Court while quashing Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration’s orders cancelling Johnson and Johnson’s license to manufacture its baby po.....

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Gujarat HC Cautioned Against Uncontrolled Human Interference in Wildlife Spots(12.01.2023)

Gujarat High Court while cautioning against uncontrolled human interference in wildlife spots has observed that if human beings start entering the ter.....

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Madras HC Issues Directions to Ensure Safety of Birds During Cockfights(13.01.2023)

Madras High Court has issued a set of directions to be followed while conducting cockfights in connection with Pongal festival at an event in Valakkan.....

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Madras HC Dismisses Plea Challenging Appointment of Executive Officers in Hindu Temples(24.02.2022)

Madras High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation filed by Indic Collective Trust and its President TR Ramesh challenging the appointment o.....

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Kerala HC Upholds Reappointment of Kannur University Vice Chancellor(24.02.2022)

Kerala High Court has dismissed an appeal against a single judge order upholding the re-appointment of Dr Gopinath Ravindran as the Vice-Chancellor of.....

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Bom. HC: No Police Mock Drills While Depicting Members of Particular Community as Terrorists(07.02.2023)

Bombay High Court while hearing a PIL seeks guidelines for police mock drills has directed that no mock drills be conducted depicting persons of a par.....

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Patna HC to Government: Shut 49 Brick Kilns for Failure to Shift to Cleaner Technology(07.02.2023)

Patna High Court has directed the government to shut 49 brick kilns that failed to shift to cleaner technology and produce fly ash bricks, despite a c.....

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SC Dismisses Plea Against Appointment of Adv. Victoria Gowri as Madras HC Judge(07.02.2023)

Supreme Court has dismissed the petitions challenging the appointment of Advocate L. Victoria Gowri as an additional judge of the Madras High Court. S.....

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Gauhati HC Seeks Compliance Reports on Apex Court’s Directions on Police Reforms(09.02.2023)

Gauhati High Court has directed Governments of Assam, Mizoram, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh to file affidavits regarding compliance of the direction.....

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Meghalaya HC: Victim's Sole Testimony if Found Reliable Can Be Used to Decide Case for Conviction(09.02.2023)

Meghalaya High Court has held that statement of victim girl in POSCO case has a telling effect with regard to the fate of the criminal case as the sol.....

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SC: State Legislatures Have Power to Tax Lotteries Organised by Other States(24.03.2022)

Supreme Court has held that State Legislatures have the power to tax lotteries organised by other states. The Court has said a lottery conducted by Go.....

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CESTAT: Deposits in Profit and Loss Account is Not Duty Under Excise Act(24.03.2022)

Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal ( CESTAT ) has ruled that deposit in Profit & Loss Account is not duty and therefore, provisions o.....

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NGT Asks Petrochemical Companies to Pay Compensation for Marine Pollution in North Chennai(25.03.2022)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked Manali Petrochemicals Ltd., Tamilnadu Petrochemicals Ltd., and Kothari Petrochemicals Ltd. to pay an interim e.....

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MoRTH Issues Draft Notification to Bring Amendments to Rules Automated Testing Station(28.03.2022)

Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has issued a draft notification dated March 25, 2022 to bring certain amendments in the rules for Reco.....

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SC Extends Jurisdiction of Committee to Oversee Transfer/Import of Wild Animals in India(06.03.2023)

Supreme Court has extended jurisdiction and scope of High Powered Committee to oversee transfer/import of wild animals in India as constituted by High.....

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All HC: Guarantor’s Liability Doesn’t Absolve by Itself Upon Approval of Resolution Plan(16.01.2023)

Allahabad High Court has held that approval of a resolution plan under Section 31 of the IBC, does not ipso facto absolve the surety/guarantor of the .....

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Delhi HC Issues Guidelines for Shielding of POCSO Victims During Bail Hearings(19.01.2023)

Delhi High Court has issued directions regarding the presence of POCSO victims during bail hearings, while observing that the same has an adverse impa.....

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SC: Punishment by Disciplinary Authority Can be Interfered With Only if Grossly Disproportionate(20.01.2023)

Supreme Court has held that power of judicial review can be exercised by the Court against punishment imposed by disciplinary authority, only if it is.....

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All. HC Grants Bail To Nizamuddin Khan Booked Under UAPA For Alleged PFI Connection(23.01.2023)

Allahabad High Court has granted bail to Nizamuddin Khan, the State President of the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) in the UAPA case over his.....

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CESTAT: No Case Made Out By Customs For Confiscation Of Goods Meant For Export(23.01.2023)

Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Delhi has observed that a “No Objection Certificate” (NOC) is not required from the Drug .....

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Ker. HC Directs Claims Commissioner To Start Proceedings For Quantification Of Loss From Next Week(25.01.2023)

Kerala High Court has directed the Claims Commissioner to commence proceedings for quantification of the damages caused on account of Flash Hartal cal.....

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CBIC Reduces Compliances for Import of Goods at Concessional Rate of Customs Duty(04.03.2022)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has notified the reduction in compliances and end-to-end automation of procedure relating to import.....

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Madras High Court Quashes Order Shortening Validity of Karti Chidambaram's Passport(04.03.2022)

Madras High Court has held that when an application is made for the renewal/ re-issue of a passport, the authority cannot shorten the duration or vali.....

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Allahabad HC Disposes of Contempt Case Against Lawyer for Abusing Lady Judge in Open Court(04.03.2022)

Allahabad High Court has disposed of a contempt case against a lawyer who abused a lady judge in the open court after he tendered an unconditional & u.....

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Allahabad High Court Seeks UP Govt's Reply on PIL Filed Over Poor Upkeep of Sandi Bird Sanctuary(07.03.2022)

Allahabad High Court has sought the Uttar Pradesh Government's response on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) plea expressing concern about the poor u.....

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SC: General Power of Attorney Holder Can Sub-Delegate His Powers in Presence of Specific Clause(21.02.2023)

Supreme Court has held that though the general power of attorney holder cannot delegate his powers to another person but the same can be delegated whe.....

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Kerala HC: Active Politicians Can't be Temple Trustees(22.02.2023)

Kerala High Court has held that a person actively involved in politics, whether or not holding an official post, is not eligible to be appointed as a .....

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Allahabad High Court: Partner of the Firm Available at Survey Can Decline to Sign Survey Report(04.04.2022)

Allahabad High Court has observed that once the partner of the firm was present at the time of the survey, who must have signed the survey report, he .....

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Delhi HC: Challenge against Appointment of Arbitrator Can't Be Under Section 14 of the A&C Act(04.04.2022)

Delhi High Court has observed that Section 14 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (A&C Act) does not provide a separate remedy to the partie.....

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AAR, Gujarat: RTC Attracts 18% GST for Enabling GTA for Door to Door Delivery of Parcels(05.04.2022)

Authority for Advance Ruling, Gujarat has observed that Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation for enabling goods transport authority for door to do.....

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AAR, Telangana: Ready to Eat Popcorn Attracts 18% GST Sold in Retail Packages(05.04.2022)

Calcutta High Court has observed that the reasons mentioned in the notice under Section 142(1) and Section 147 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 were not ex.....

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Calcutta HC Issues Notice to NHRC for Committee for People Displaced in Post-Poll Violence(05.04.2022)

Calcutta High Court has issued notice to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and the State Legal Services Authority (SLSA) in connection with .....

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Guj. HC: Prosecution’s Inability to Establish Identity of Dead Body Not Ground for Acquittal(29.03.2023)

Gujarat High Court has held that inability of the prosecution to establish the identity of the dead-body on the basis of DNA report, is not sufficient.....

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HP HC: Revenue Officer has Discretion to Convert Itself to Civil Court to Decide Plea of Possession(06.03.2023)

Himachal Pradesh High Court while observing that while adjudicating the plea of adverse possession revenue officer has discretion, either to convert i.....

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SC Upholds 'Change In Law' Compensation for Adani Power(07.03.2023)

Supreme Court while criticizing State Distribution Companies for taking a stand contrary to that of the Union regarding grant of "Change in Law" compe.....

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Ker HC: Apply Caution While Considering Bail in POCSO Case Against Parent Litigating Child's Custody(09.03.2023)

Kerala High Court while allowing bail to father accused of sexually assaulting minor son has observed that Courts must exercise caution while consider.....

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Delhi HC: Court’s Hand Tied Till Law is Amended to Deal With Cases of Teenage Relationships(10.03.2023)

Delhi High Court while framing charges under POCSO, despite victim stating that she had consensual relationship with accused, has stated that though i.....

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Del. Court: Sisodia was Instrumental in Implementation of Excise Policy; Arrest Justified(13.03.2023)

Rouse Avenue District Court, Delhi has held that Manish Sisodia was instrumental in formulation and implementation of Delhi excise policy for 2021-22 .....

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HP HC: Police Can Seize Property Only if Found Under Circumstances Creating Suspicion of Offence(13.03.2023)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has observing that Section 102 CrPC empowers Police Officer to seize property on existence of condition that property shou.....

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Delhi HC: Daughter Living With Grandparents Does Not Absolve Father's Responsibility to Maintain(21.04.2022)

Delhi High Court has observed that a father cannot refuse his responsibility to maintain his wife and daughter even if he has to take care of his pare.....

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Bombay HC: Orders U/S 60 Maharashtra Police Act Are Quasi-Judicial, Must be Supported by Reasons(22.04.2022)

Bombay High Court has observed that the order of Divisional Commissioner on externment under the Maharashtra Police Act, 1951 are not administrative .....

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Bombay HC: Orders U/S 60 Maharashtra Police Act are Quasi-Judicial, Must be Supported by Reasons(22.04.2022)

Bombay High Court has observed that the order of Divisional Commissioner on externment under the Maharashtra Police Act, 1951 are not administrative .....

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Madras HC: Pre-Deposit Payment Made by Parent Company Amounts to Proper Compliance(22.04.2022)

Madras High Court has observed that the payment of pre deposit made by the parent company having a distinct service tax registration amounts to proper.....

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Bombay HC Allows 2 Weeks Protection to Narayan Rane, Union Minister(22.04.2022)

Bombay High Court has allowed two weeks interim protection to Narayan Rane, Union Minister in a First Information Report over his slap comment against.....

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SC to Centre: Frame National Policy on Menstrual Hygiene for School-Going Girls in the Country(11.04.2023)

Supreme Court while directing Central Government to frame a National Policy on menstrual hygiene for school-going girls in the country has stated that.....

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SC: Charitable Purpose Not Limited to Free Medical Relief(10.02.2023)

Supreme Court has overruled its Division bench judgement in SH Medical Centre Hospital vs State of Kerala & Ors (MANU/SC/0035/2014) to the extent it h.....

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Kar. HC Issues Directions to Ensure Bound Disposal of Maintenance Applications(10.02.2023)

Karnataka High Court has issued directions to trial courts to follow a timeline, in deciding applications filed by estranged women seeking maintenance.....

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Delhi HC: Associations of AKFI Must Comply With Age & Tenure Restrictions Under Sports Code(13.02.2023)

Delhi High Court has held that age and tenure restrictions on members of the Governing Body imposed by National Sports Code apply not only to Amateur .....

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SC Upholds Rule 19 of Development Control Rules for Chennai Metropolitan Area(15.02.2023)

Supreme Court has upheld Rule 19 of Development Control Rules for Chennai Metropolitan Area which mandated that builders should reserve open spaces in.....

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JKL HC: Pseudo Police Report Can’t Defeat Right of Accused to Default Bail(15.02.2023)

Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that pseudo police report even if filed within the time frame required under CrPC, cannot be given le.....

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Gauhati HC to State: Why POCSO Act Added in Child Marriage Act?(15.02.2023)

Gauhati High Court while granting anticipatory bail to certain accused in different matters booked under the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006, .....

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Rajasthan HC Upholds Rejection of Candidature Under Outstanding Sports Persons Category(14.03.2022)

Rajasthan High Court has upheld the rejection of petitioner's candidature under Outstanding Sports Person category for appointment for the post of Com.....

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MP HC: Tehsildar Who Allegedly Misused Post Not Entitled for Protection(14.03.2022)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that a Tehsildar, alleged to have misused her position by extending undue benefit to her husband as well as her ser.....

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Bombay HC Asks Maharashtra Govt to Submit Report on Number of Child Marriages(15.03.2022)

Bombay High Court has asked the Maharashtra Government to submit a report on the number of child marriages in the State as it may be a contributing fa.....

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NGT Imposes ?100 Crore Fine on Kochi Corporation for Negligence(18.03.2023)

National Green Tribunal (NGT), Principle Bench has imposed ?100 Crore Fine on Kerala state authorities for their failure to manage waste effectively a.....

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Cal HC: Accused and Victim Happily Married to Other Persons Doesn’t Lessen the Offence(20.03.2023)

Calcutta High Court while refusing to quash a POCSO case, has observed that merely because accused and victim are married to other persons does not le.....

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SC to All HCs: Set Up Online RTI Portals in Three Months(21.03.2023)

Supreme Court has directed all High Courts to set up of online RTI Portals within three months, if they have not done so already.

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Gauhati HC: Non Compliance of Section 41A CrPC Would Entitle Accused to be Granted Bail(23.02.2023)

Gauhati High Court has held that if police does not comply with the provisions of Section 41A CrPC, the person arrested would be entitled to be releas.....

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Del. HC: Important to Prevent Outside Police Undertaking Operations Without Informing Local Police(24.02.2023)

Delhi High Court has observed that it is necessary to obviate the repetition of episodes of police from outside states coming into Delhi and conductin.....

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SC Allows NMDC to Reclaim Half of The Contribution Made to KMERC from 2019(24.02.2023)

Supreme Court has passed an interim order allowing central government undertaking National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) to reclaim half of t.....

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SC: Matter of ‘Menstrual Leave’ Falls in Policy Domain(24.02.2023)

Supreme Court while refusing to entertain petition seeking menstrual leave for female students and working women across India, has observed that the i.....

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SC: Communicating ACR to Employee w/o Sufficient Time to Challenge it is Same as Non-Disclosure(27.02.2023)

Supreme Court has held that failure to accord sufficient time for an employee to challenge assessment of their performance for a particular year in an.....

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Delhi HC to Police: Ensure Compliance of SC Order on CCTV Cameras in Police Stations(02.03.2023)

Delhi High Court has directed Delhi Police work expeditiously to ensure compliance of directions of the Supreme Court on Cameras in Police Stations.

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SC: Must Re-Consider View That There Can’t be Police Custody Beyond 15 Days of Arrest(11.04.2023)

Supreme Court has observed that Court must reconsider its views in CBI v. Anupam J. Kulkarni (MANU/SC/0335/1992), wherein it was held that police cust.....

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SC: Duty of Every Genuine Advocates to Ensure That the CoP and Degree are Duly Verified(11.04.2023)

Supreme Court while constituting a High-Powered Committee to oversee process of verification of degree certificates of advocates, has observed that it.....

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SC to HCs’: Submit Responses on CCTV Footage Installation to Amicus Curiae(11.04.2023)

Supreme Court has directed all high courts to submit their responses on the progress with respect to the installation of CCTV cameras in court premise.....

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SC: Govt. Can’t Create Posts & Absorb Those in Service in the Absence of Sanctioned Posts(12.04.2023)

Supreme Court has observed that government can’t be compelled to create post and absorb people who are continuing in service of the State, in the abse.....

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SC: Govt. Can’t Create Posts & Absorb Those in Service in the Absence of Sanctioned Posts(12.04.2023)

Supreme Court has observed that government can’t be compelled to create post and absorb people who are continuing in service of the State, in the abse.....

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Del. HC: Can’t Cancel Appointment Offer Merely for Involvement in FIR Without Considering Reasoning(12.04.2023)

Delhi High Court has held that appointment offer can’t be denied based on generalization merely on the basis of registration of FIR without considerin.....

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CESTAT, Bangalore: Service Not Made Available Physically, Can’t be Chargeable to Service Tax(12.04.2022)

Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Bangalore has observed that recipient of the service has not physically made available to the servic.....

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Delhi HC: Partial Quashing of FIR, Qua Accused with Whom Complainant has Settled Matter Permissible(13.04.2022)

Delhi High Court has held that partial quashing or part quashing of First Information Report only qua the accused with whom the complainant has compro.....

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NCLAT: Mere Error of Address in Postal Receipt Does not Bely Sending of Notice(13.04.2022)

National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has observed that mere address error in Postal Receipt does not bely the sending of notice by Operational Cred.....

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Delhi HC: Undesirable for Courts to Make Remarks Censuring Action of Police Officers(13.04.2022)

Delhi High Court has ruled that it is undesirable for Courts to make remarks censuring the action of police officers unless such remarks are strictly .....

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Bombay HC Refuses to Stay Release of Shahid Kapoor Starrer Jersey(14.04.2022)

Bombay High Court has declined to stay the release of Shahid Kapoor starrer Jersey filed by a writer in a copyright infringement suit.

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SC: Court Always Believes in Forgiveness(25.04.2023)

Supreme Court while closing contempt proceedings against Lalit Modi after he tenders an unconditional apology, has observed that Court always believes.....

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Del HC to CCI: Consider Start-Ups’ Applications Against Google’s New Payment Policy Before April 26(25.04.2023)

Delhi High Court has directed Competition Commission of India (CCI) to consider applications against Google’s new in-app user choice billing policy, m.....

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SC Allows Disbursal of Funds to Depositors from SEBI Sahara Fund(30.03.2023)

Supreme Court has allowed Centre’s application seeking allocation of ? 5,000 crore out of ? 24,979 crores from SEBI-Sahara Fund to repay the dues of t.....

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NCLAT Upholds Imposition of Rs. 1337.76 Crores Penalty on Google by CCI(30.03.2023)

National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has dismissed Google’s appeal against CCI order (MANU/CO/0089/2022) which imposed a penalty of Rs. 1337.76 Cro.....

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Gau. HC: Confession to Police Officer in Absence of Magistrate Can’t be Basis for Conviction(30.03.2023)

Gauhati High Court while acquitting a woman who was convicted for murdering her husband has held that confession made to police officers in absence of.....

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SC: If Parties Fail to Establish Title, Facts Related to Prior Possession Becomes Relevant(31.03.2023)

Supreme Court has held that when facts disclose no title in either party, at the relevant time, prior possession alone decides the right to possession.....

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Delhi Court: Manish Sisodia 'Architect of Criminal Conspiracy' in Liquor Policy Scam(03.04.2023)

Rouse Avenue District Court, Delhi while denying bail to former Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi Manish Sisodia in liquor policy scam case, observed tha.....

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SC Stays Notification Cancelling Nagaland Local Body Polls(06.04.2023)

Supreme Court while issuing contempt notice in plea alleging non-compliance of order of Apex Court directing State and Nagaland State Election Commiss.....

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CESTAT, Mumbai: Sports Boats Come Within Ambit of Inflatable Craft under Customs and Tariffs Act(02.05.2022)

Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has ruled that sports boats come within the meaning of inflatable craft subsequent to headi.....

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ITAT, Cuttack: Source of Money Cannot be Doubted if Fixed Deposits Are Made Out of Savings(02.05.2022)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Cuttack has observed that the cause of money cannot be doubted if the fixed deposits are made out of the savings of the.....

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Raj HC: Very Thin Line B/W Disposal Without Delay and Over-Zealousness in Dispensation of Justice(02.05.2023)

Rajasthan High Court while setting aside POCSO case on ground that undue haste was shown by trail judge, has held that it is very easy to crossover th.....

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Sikkim HC: Offences U/S 138 NI Act Can be Compounded at Any Stage(05.05.2023)

Sikkim High Court has held that irrespective of provisions of Section 320(9) of the Criminal Procedure Code, offences under Section 138 of the Negotia.....

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Bom. HC: Illegality of Appointment Procedure Not Ground for Rendering Arbitration Agreement Invalid(09.05.2023)

Bombay High Court has held that mere illegality of the appointment procedure would not swipe the entire arbitration agreement into illegality and what.....

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Delhi HC: Courts Can’t Controlled Adolescent Love Relationships(10.05.2023)

Delhi High Court has observed that attitude towards early love relationships, especially adolescent love, has to be scrutinized in backdrop of their r.....

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SC Refuses to Allow Plea by Opposition Parties Against Misuse of CBI & ED by Government(06.04.2023)

Supreme Court while refusing to entertain plea filed by fourteen political parties alleging that central investigating agencies (ED, CBI) are being we.....

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Patna HC Orders Fresh Trial in POCSO Case in Which Trial was Concluded in Single Day(06.04.2023)

Patna High Court while setting aside a trail in POCSO case in which court framed charges and convicted accused in single day, ordered a fresh trail an.....

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Kerala Court: Moral Policing Can Never Be Encouraged in Civil Society(06.04.2023)

Kerala Court while sentencing 13 accused to imprisonment for 7 years in Madhu lynching case, observed that even if accused persons believed that Madhu.....

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JKL HC: Rape Leaves a Permanent Scar on Most Cherished Possession of Woman(06.04.2023)

Jammu and Kashmir High Court while denying bail to a accused in POCSO case observed that since rape leaves a permanent scar on the most cherished poss.....

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All. HC to State: Upload OBC Commission's Report on its Website in 4 Days(07.04.2023)

Allahabad High Court has directed State government to upload on its website the report prepared by the dedicated Uttar Pradesh Backward Classes Commis.....

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Mad HC: Consider Issuing of Passport to Man Whose Mother was Indian & Father a Srilankan Refugee(10.04.2023)

Madras High Court while directing Regional Passport authority to consider representation of man for Indian passport whose mother was Indian while fath.....

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Cal. HC: Award Passed by Unilaterally Appointed Arbitrator is Null(13.04.2023)

Calcutta High Court has observed that a unilaterally appointed award does not carry the privilege of existence in the eyes of the law and is regarded .....

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Kar. HC Permits Unrecognized Political Party to Use Private Vehicle/Loudspeaker for Campaigning(17.04.2023)

Karnataka High Court while observing that Model Code of Conduct does not indicate any distinction that could be made by the authorities before the nom.....

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Raj HC: Judicial Officer Must Show Disagreement With Negative Final Report Before Taking Cognizance(17.04.2023)

Rajasthan High Court has held that where a detailed negative final report is submitted it becomes imperative upon the Judicial Officer to show his dis.....

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Industrial Tribunal, Rouse Avenue Courts Issues POSH Guidelines for IIT Delhi(18.04.2023)

Industrial Tribunal of Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Courts while observing that sexual harassment of women is an expression of unhealthy human relationship, h.....

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AP HC: Ejaculation Not Required for Proving Penetrative Sexual Assault Under POCSO(18.04.2023)

Andhra Pradesh High Court while upholding a conviction in a POCSO case has observed that under Section 3 of POCSO Act, only penetration and not ejacul.....

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Kar. HC: Amendment Conferring Magistrate’s Power Upon Executive Authority is Ultra Vires(19.04.2023)

Karnataka High Court has held that Karnataka Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Rules, 2022 which conferred powers on Revenue officials to .....

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SC Stays CCI’s Notice of 200 Crore Penalty Imposed on Amazon in Future Coupons Case(10.05.2023)

Supreme Court has stayed notice of 200 Crores penalty imposed by Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Amazon in future coupons case and observed t.....

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Gau. HC: Consensual Relationship and Failure to Prove Victim is Minor, Ground for Bail Under POCSO(11.05.2023)

Gauhati High Court while setting aside conviction of an accused under Section 6 of POCSO Act, has held that in cases where the prosecution fails in pr.....

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SC: Police Officers Should be Vigilant Before Invoking Stringent Laws Like SC-ST Act(12.05.2023)

Supreme Court has observed that police officers, who institute an FIR, based on any complaint, are duty bound to be vigilant before invoking any provi.....

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SC: NCLT Has to Admit Section 7 Petition if Debt is Due(15.05.2023)

Supreme Court while observing that even non¬-payment of a part of debt when it becomes due and payable will amount to default on part of a Corporate D.....

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SC Issues Directions to Strengthen Law Protecting Women from Sexual Harassment at Workplace(15.05.2023)

Supreme Court while issuing directions to strengthen law protecting women from sexual harassment at workplace has stated that it is indeed a sorry sta.....

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Del. HC: Need Re-Look at Exclusions in Section 3(K) of Patents Act(15.05.2023)

Delhi High Court has observed that there is need to relook at exclusions in Section 3(k) of Patents Act, 1970, in view of the growing innovations, as .....

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Kerala HC: Nullifies BPCL's Order Barring Employees from Enrolling In Post-Retirement Medical Scheme(20.05.2022)

Kerala High Court has directed Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) to continue to provide the Post Retirement Medical Benefit Scheme (PRMBS) t.....

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Delhi HC Orders Removal of Garbage & Encroachments from Green Belt Around Lajpat Nagar Metro Route(23.05.2022)

Delhi High Court ordered the South Delhi Municipal Corporation to take immediate steps to remove garbage and alleged illegal encroachment from the gre.....

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Madras HC: Succeeding Govt Can Continue Policy Decision of Previous Govt(23.05.2022)

Madras High Court has held that if a decision taken by an erstwhile Government is good to the public and the society at large, the successive Governme.....

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Delhi Liquor Policy Case: Delhi HC Rejects Manish Sisodia's Bail Plea(30.05.2023)

Delhi High Court has rejected the bail plea of former Deputy Chief Minister, Manish Sisodia in a case alleging corruption in implementation of excise .....

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PIL in SC: Seeking 2 Yrs. Cooling Off Period for Retired Judges Before Accepting Political Appt.(31.05.2023)

Bombay Lawyer’s Association has filed PIL in Supreme Court seeking cooling off period of two years before any retired judge of Supreme Court or High C.....

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SC Directs Delhi Police to Provides Protection to 20-Year Old Girl From Her Own Family Members(31.05.2023)

SC has directed the Delhi police to provide protection to a 20-year old girl who expressed apprehension regarding a threat to her life by her own fami.....

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Del HC: Consider Lower Side on Margin of Error if Ossification Test Opines Victim is b/w 15-17 Yrs(17.05.2023)

Delhi High Court while referring to Jarnail Singh v. State of Haryana (MANU/SC/0626/2013) has held that for determining age of a child victim under PO.....

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SC: LG Can Effectively Destabilize Elected Delhi Municipal Corporation by Nominating Members(18.05.2023)

Supreme Court while its reserving verdict on issue if Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Delhi can nominate district representatives of Delhi Municipal Corpo.....

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SC: Valid Reasons for Not Accepting Surveyor’s Report Must be Given by Insurance Company(19.05.2023)

Supreme Court while observing that Surveyor’s Report in a claim for insurance is not final one however satisfactory reasons are given by insurer, has .....

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SC: Executing Court to Determine Whether Transfer of Suit Property Was Made Post Dismissal of Suit(19.05.2023)

Supreme Court has held that executing court will have to determine whether transfer of immovable property which was made post dismissal of suit, was m.....

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RBI: Rs. 2000 Notes Withdrawn from Circulation; Will Continue as Legal Tender(22.05.2023)

Reserve Bank of India in pursuance of its Clean Note Policy has announced the withdrawal of Rs. 2000 banknotes from circulation. The notes to be conti.....

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SC Expert Committee in Adani-Hindenburg Report Probe: Prima Facie ‘No Regulatory Failure’(22.05.2023)

Supreme Court Expert Committee has stated that prima facie SEBI has not been able to make out a case of any regulatory failure on part of Adani group,.....

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P&H HC Grants Bail to Former AIG Ashish Kapoor In Bribery Case(01.06.2023)

Punjab and Haryana High Court while taking note of petitioners' "substantial period" of custody of more than seven months, has granted bail to former .....

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Kerala HC Raps Kochi Corp. for Inaction Against Food Stalls Disposing Waste Into Stormwater Canals(02.06.2023)

Kerala High Court has came down heavily on the Kochi Corporation for not taking strict action against hotels and “thattukadas” for dumping waste into .....

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Madras HC Rejects PIL Seeking Increase in Sports Quota in Higher Educational Institutions(02.06.2023)

Madras High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking increase in the number of seats under the Sports Quota in higher education .....

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Bom HC Directs 2 Influencers to Take Down Defamatory Content Against Covishield Vaccine Manufacturer(05.06.2023)

Bombay High Court has directed two social media influencers to take down prima facie defamatory content against Covishield vaccine manufacturer Serum .....

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Del HC: Discretionary Power to Grant Bail on Medical Ground Under PMLA Must be Exercised Judiciously(06.06.2023)

Delhi High Court while observing that power to grant bail on medical grounds under PMLA is discretionary in nature, has held that the same must be exe.....

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Mad HC to PP: Instruct Police Personnel to Come Prepared With Particulars of Case(07.06.2023)

Madras High Court while expressing its displeasure over police officer deputed to assist prosecutor fumbling in Court, has directed Public Prosecutors.....

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Delhi HC Orders Immediate Release of Prisoner Detained Despite Bail(30.05.2022)

Delhi High Court reprimanded Delhi Police for delaying age verification of accused kept in custody despite having bail order in his favor. The Court d.....

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Delhi HC: No Further Exemptions be Granted to NSFs Who Fails to Comply to National Sports Code(31.05.2022)

Delhi High Court by observing that fairness and legitimacy need to imbue all governmental affairs, has held that it is imperative that no further exem.....

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ITAT: 30% Depreciation Allowable to Motor Lorries Used for Transportation of Goods on Hire(31.05.2022)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Cuttack bench has held that 30% depreciation is allowable to motor lorries in the business of transportation of .....

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NCLAT: Unavailability of Member to Sign the Order Not a Ground for Fresh Hearing(01.06.2022)

National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Principal Bench has held that an order passed with the consent of both Members of an NCLT Bench but signed by.....

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SC Stays Del. HC’s Order Allowing Operation of Rapido and Uber’s Bike Taxi in Delhi(13.06.2023)

Supreme Court has stayed Delhi High Court’s order that allowed bike-taxi aggregators Uber and Rapido to operate without aggregators’ license in Delhi,.....

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Del HC: Discretion to Grant Bail in PMLA Case Not to be Exercised Only as Last Resort(13.06.2023)

Delhi High Court while granting bail to 'Indo Spirits' founder Sameer Mahandru in PMLA case related to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam, has obser.....

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CESTAT: Service to Associate Co. Falls Under Export if Provider and Recipient Are Separate Persons(09.06.2022)

Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Ahmedabad bench has held that service provided to associate company falls under category of.....

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DGFT Amends Guidelines of ANF-4F Under FTP to Ease the Procedure And Minimise the Compliance Burden(10.06.2022)

Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has amended the guidelines of ANF-4F under FTP to ease the procedure and minimise the compliance burden fo.....

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Kerala HC: Teens Engage in Sexual Relations Unaware of Drastic Consequences Under POCSO Act(10.06.2022)

Kerala High Court has expressed concern over teen children being unaware of the consequences of having sexual relationships with each other, even cons.....

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Karnataka HC: Accused Can't Invoke Jurisdiction U/A 226 of Constitution Or U/S 482 CrPC Through POA(10.06.2022)

Karnataka High Court has held that a Power of Attorney (POA) holder of an accused cannot maintain a petition under Article 226 or 227 of the Constitut.....

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Mad. HC: Pedigree Based on Caste Will Have No Role to Play in Appointment of Archaka in Temple(27.06.2023)

Madras High Court has observed that it is always left open to Trustees to appoint Archakas in Agamic temples by ensuring that he are well-versed, prop.....

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Mad. HC: Pedigree Based on Caste Will Have No Role to Play in Appointment of Archaka in Temple(27.06.2023)

Madras High Court has observed that it is always left open to Trustees to appoint Archakas in Agamic temples by ensuring that he is well-versed, prope.....

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Rajasthan HC: Trial Court Required to Ascertain Only Prima-Facie Relevancy of Proposed Witnesses(04.07.2022)

Rajasthan High Court has held that trial Court is required to prima-facie ascertain the relevancy and requirement of the proposed witnesses while deci.....

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MHA Notifies FCRA Violations Now Compoundable Before Prosecution(04.07.2022)

Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has notified certain violations under Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 that are now compoundable before pros.....

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SC to States: Comply With the Provisions of Rights of Persons With Disabilities Act 2016(18.07.2023)

Supreme Court has directed States to comply with the provisions of the Right of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016 before September 30, 2023, and to a.....

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SC to Centre: Appointing Judicial Officers to Vacant Seats of Industrial Tribunals Before August 31(19.07.2023)

Supreme Court has directed Central Government to complete the process of appointing judicial officers to the vacant seats of the Central Government In.....

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All. HC: Irrespective of Marital Status, Daughters have Right to Apply for Compassionate Appointment(19.07.2023)

Allahabad High Court has struck down the term ‘unmarried’ occurring before ‘daughter’ in Regulation 104 of U.P. Cooperative Societies Employees' Servi.....

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SC: Transfer Certificate Can’t be Relied Upon to Decide Age of POCSO Vitim(19.07.2023)

Supreme Court has held that school transfer certificate and extracts of the admission register are not what Section 94(2)(i) of JJ Act mandates and th.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Transfer Certificate, POCSO, Age, Victim



Kar. HC: Criminal Trespass Complaint Can't be Made if Property is Not in Possession of Complainant(13.07.2022)

Karnataka High Court has held that a complaint of criminal trespass cannot be made if the property on which the accused is alleged to have trespassed .....

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Orissa HC: Possession Not Proved Merely by Sitting in Vehicle from Which Contraband is Seized(13.07.2022)

Orissa High Court has held that a person merely sitting in a vehicle from which contrabands were seized does not necessarily point to the fact that th.....

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Kar. HC Grants Bail to POCSO Accused as He Was Involved in Sexual Act With Minor After Marriage(13.07.2022)

Karnataka High Court has granted bail to an accused arrested under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act and Child Marriage Act, noting .....

Tags : Karnataka High Court, POCSO, Elopement



Bombay HC: Marking Attendance at Police Station Not Mere Formality But Opportunity to Investigate(13.07.2022)

Bombay High Court has held that the condition of police attendance imposed by the court on an accused is not a mere formality and must be used by the .....

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Bombay HC: Mandatory Pre-Deposit U/S 129E of the Customs Act Is Constitutional(14.07.2022)

Bombay High Court has held that the fiscal legislation can very well stipulate as a requirement of law a mandatory pre-deposit as a condition preceden.....

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Kar. HC: Non-furnishing of Data by a Company Impacts Planning of the Economic Policies of Nation(31.07.2023)

Karnataka High Court while dismissing plea filed by a company to quash proceedings under Collection of Statistics Act, 2008 for non-furnishing of data.....

Tags : Karnataka High Court, Statistical Data, Economic Policies



Pat. HC: Non-Determination of POCSO Victim’s Age Causes Prejudice to the Fair Trial(19.07.2023)

Patna High Court has held that non-determination of victim’s age as per Section 34(2) of POCSO Act causes prejudice to fair trial. Non-compliance with.....

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Ker HC: Footpaths Not Intended for Holding Demonstrations by Political Parties & Other Organizations(19.07.2023)

Kerala High Court has held that footpaths are not intended for holding campaigns, demonstrations, etc. by political parties and other organisations, b.....

Tags : Kerala High Court, Demonstrations, Political Parties, Obstruction



JKL HC: JKSRRDA Exempted from TDS Deduction on interest on Term Deposit Accounts(20.07.2023)

Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that J&K State Rural Roads Development Agency (JKSRRDA) is exempted from TDS deduction on interest in.....

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SC: Petition Challenging Advisory Board’s Opinion under COFEPOSA Act is Not Maintainable(21.07.2023)

Supreme Court has held that a special leave petition challenging a report of the Advisory Board/Opinion of the Board under the Conservation of Foreign.....

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SC: Will Appoint DERC Chairperson as an Ad-hoc Measure(21.07.2023)

Supreme Court has stated that owing to deadlock between Delhi Government and the Lieutenant Governor, it will appoint a person for the post of DERC Ch.....

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Del HC: Can’t Deny Appln for Passport Renewal Merely on Apprehension of Misuse of Earlier Passport(21.07.2023)

Delhi High Court while observing that denial of passport has the effect of seriously impeding the rights of a citizen, has held that application for p.....

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SC: Punjab Police Rules Outdated in Terms of Current Hierarchy of Police Force(15.06.2023)

Supreme Court while expressing dissatisfaction over Punjab Police Rules, 1934 not been amended yet in terms of the current hierarchy of the police for.....

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Meghalaya HC to State: Ensure Hospitals and Like Institutions are Exempted from Power Cuts(16.06.2023)

Meghalaya High Court while observing that most elementary thing that must be ensured is uninterrupted supply of power to hospitals and like institutio.....

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Gauhati HC: Concept of Post Investigation FIR is Alien to Principles of Criminal Jurisprudence(19.06.2023)

Gauhati High Court while rapping Assam police for creating a post-investigation FIR in a murder case, has observed that such a procedure is totally al.....

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Cal. HC: Prohibiting Rath Yatra Amounts to Interference With Religious Practice(21.06.2023)

Calcutta High Court has held that directives of Howrah Police not allowing a chariot procession (Rath Yatra) to take place by devotees of Lord Jaganna.....

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Bom. HC: Change in Social Policy After Change in Government is Not per se Arbitrary(22.06.2023)

Bombay High Court has held that a change in social policy followed by a change in government is part of the democratic process and a change in impleme.....

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CG HC on Compassionate Appt: Enquiry on financial dependency can’t be done if Kin is in Govt Service(22.06.2023)

Chhattisgarh High Court has held that Court cannot order enquiry to determine dependency of other family members upon a family member who is already a.....

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SC: Only Principal Civil Court Can Decide Dispute of Apportionment of Compensation(10.07.2023)

Supreme Court has held that any dispute regarding apportionment of compensation under National Highways Authority Act, 1956 would have to be decided b.....

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Del HC Upholds PPVFR Authority’s Order of Revocation of PepsiCo’s Registration for Potato Variety(10.07.2023)

Delhi High Court has upheld the order passed by Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights (PPVFR) Authority that revoked the Pepsico India’s re.....

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SC to States: Share Data Regarding Mob Lynching Cases(11.07.2023)

Supreme Court while hearing Tehseen Poonawalla case (MANU/SC/0738/2018) wherein Court had issued direction to prevent mob lynching, has sought data fr.....

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Mad HC: Frame SOP for Conducting Potency Test by Collecting Blood Sample(11.07.2023)

Madras High Court while observing that it wants to do away with the Two-Finger Test and the Archaic Potency Test, has directed authorities to frame SO.....

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SC Stays Direction of NGT That Appointed LG as Head of Committee for Yamuna River Pollution(11.07.2023)

Supreme Court has stayed the direction passed by National Green Tribunal (NGT) which had appointed the Lt. Governor of Delhi as the chairman of the Hi.....

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Calcutta HC to IG CSF: Submit Report on Alleged Poll Violence(11.07.2023)

Calcutta High Court has directed Inspector-General (IG) of the Central security forces (CSF) to submit report pertaining to the alleged violence durin.....

Tags : Calcutta High Court, Panchayat Elections, Poll Violence



Ker. HC to Police Chief: Sensitize Police Personnel to Provisions of Mental Healthcare Act(27.06.2023)

Kerala High Court has directed State Police Chief to ensure that all police personnel are sensitized to relevant provisions of Mental Healthcare Act, .....

Tags : Kerala High Court, Mental Healthcare Act, Police, Sensitize



JKL HC: Benefit Under Budgetary Support Scheme is Not a 'Right' But Only a Concession(28.06.2023)

Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court while observing that benefit provided under the Budgetary Support Scheme is not a 'right' but only a concessio.....

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HP HC: District Court Must See If the Pre-Deposit Amount is Actually Deposited(28.06.2023)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that District Court before staying the execution of an arbitral award using its power under MSME Act, must first .....

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Madras HC: All Women Police Stations are reduced to Stations of Corruption(30.06.2023)

Madras High Court while directing DGP to fine tune the system and bring stations back to their original alacrity, has remarked that it is disappointin.....

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All HC: Police Duty Bound to Record in Writing Reasons for Arrest(30.06.2023)

Allahabad High Court has held that police officer is duty-bound to record the reasons for arrest in writing, and consequence of non-compliance with Se.....

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Delhi HC Rejects Manish Sisodia’s Bail Plea in PMLA Case(04.07.2023)

Delhi High Court has denied bail to Manish Sisodia and other co-accuseds Hyderabad businessman Abhishek Boinpally, AAP’s communications incharge Vijay.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Liquor Policy, Manish Sisodia, Bail



MAT to State: Make Clear Policy for Transgender Persons in Police Department Within Six Months(04.08.2022)

Maharashtra Administrative Tribunal (MAT) has directed the State Government to take a policy decision for the post of "other genders" like transgender.....

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Kar. HC Directs Media Outlets to Block Articles Displaying Names of 2 Acquitted of Alleged Crimes(04.08.2022)

Karnataka High Court has directed 17 media outlets to temporarily block articles, videos and comments displaying names of two Petitioners in connectio.....

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Karnataka HC: Constitutional Functionaries Can't be Summoned as Witnesses on Mere Asking(05.08.2022)

Karnataka High Court has held that in civilised jurisdictions functionaries of constitutional bodies are not subjected to subpoena since they have to .....

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Orissa HC: Courts Should be Extremely Reluctant to Impose Their Own Views in Academic Appointments(05.08.2022)

Orissa High Court has held that Courts should be extremely reluctant in imposing their own views while disregarding the statutes or rules governing ap.....

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SC: National Sports Code 2011 Can't be Read Like a Statute(08.08.2022)

Supreme Court while passing direction to include the representation of 36 football players in Electoral College for ensuing executive committee electi.....

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All. HC: Relationship Between Logic and Experience Important in the Context of Invoking Precedents(28.08.2023)

Delhi High Court has directed Delhi Government to provide infrastructure and financial assistance for procuring essential electronic gadgets for condu.....

Tags : Allahabad High Court has observed that to decide a case with similar facts and circumstances, relationship between logic and experience is important in the context of invoking precedents, and they must not be applied mechanically.



HP HC Strikes Down the Requirement of ‘Bonafide Himachali Certificate’ for Compassionate Appointment(31.07.2023)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has struck down the requirement of furnishing a 'Bonafide Himachali Certificate' for obtaining compassionate appointment a.....

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Kar. HC: Second Stint of Police Custody Not Allowed(01.08.2023)

Karnataka High Court while relying on CBI v. Anupam J. Kulkarni (MANU/SC/0335/1992), has held illegal, a second stint of Police custody for interrogat.....

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Cal. HC: Argument of Implied Repeal of Section 272/273 IPC via FSS Act is Not Justified(03.08.2023)

Calcutta High Court has held that though a separate, specific, distinct procedure has been laid down in FSS Act 2006 to initiate/launch a proceeding a.....

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Ker. HC: State Must Formulate Victim Compensation Scheme for Victims of Sexual Offences under POCSO(03.08.2023)

Kerala High Court has observed that State must formulate a victim compensation scheme specifically for POCSO victims or to make necessary amendments i.....

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SC Adjourns till September 4 Bail Applications of Manish Sisodia in Delhi Liquor Policy Scam Case(04.08.2023)

Supreme Court has adjourned the bail application of Manish Sisodia till September 4 in the case of alleged irregularities in the framing and implement.....

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SC: Need to Find Enduring Solution to the Problem of Hate Speech(07.08.2023)

Supreme Court while issuing call to action to stakeholders to find an enduring solution to the problem of hate speech, has observed that police forces.....

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Delhi HC: Compassionate Appointment Offered to Dependent of Deceased is Concession Not Right(25.07.2022)

Delhi High Court has held that the whole object behind granting compassionate employment is to enable the family to tide over the sudden crisis. Appoi.....

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Del HC: Absence of Injuries on Private Parts Doesn’t Establish Absence of Penetrative Sexual Assault(16.08.2023)

Delhi High Court has held that mere absence of injuries on private parts of the POCSO victim cannot be a ground to hold that penetrative sexual assaul.....

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Mad HC: Don’t Disclose Minor’s Name in POCSO Report for Abortion Arising Out of Consensual Relations(18.08.2023)

Madras High Court has held that where a minor approaches a doctor for medical termination of pregnancy arising out of a consensual sexual activity, it.....

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Delhi HC to Police: Before Holding Any Such Function, Proper Police Force is Made Available(18.08.2023)

Delhi High Court while observing that it is the responsibility of the police to ensure safety and security of the students when functions/fests take p.....

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SC Issues Direction to Frame Guidelines for Appointment of Support Persons Under POCSO(21.08.2023)

Supreme Court has issued direction to State of U.P to convene meeting within the next six weeks to review the facts, take action, and frame rules/guid.....

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Ker. HC: Every Mentally Diseased Person is Not Ipso Facto Exempted from Criminal Responsibility(21.08.2023)

Kerala High Court while observing that every mentally diseased person is not ‘Ipso Facto’ exempted from criminal responsibility, has held that mere ab.....

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JKL HC: Juvenile Justice Board has all the Trappings of a Criminal Court(24.07.2023)

Jammu & Kashmir High Court has held that Juvenile Justice Board has all the trappings of a Criminal Court, and therefore proceedings pending before th.....

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SC to States & UTs’: Submit Menstrual Hygiene Policies to the Union Government by August 31, 2023(26.07.2023)

Supreme Court has directed all States and Union Territories who haven’t filed their responses to the Union regarding menstrual hygiene policies, to do.....

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Guj. HC to Ahmedabad Traffic Police: Traffic Perpetrators have no Fear of Law(26.07.2023)

Gujarat High Court while observing that perpetrators have no fear of law and that police don't have the spine to implement the laws, has stated that t.....

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Cal. HC Suspends IO for Disclosing Identity of Minor Victim in POCSO Case(26.07.2023)

Calcutta High Court has ordered suspension of the Investigation Officer (IO) in a POCSO Case for ignoring the mandate of settled law in the investigat.....

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SC: Passport Authority Can’t Unauthorizedly Retain Passport Without Impounding it(27.07.2023)

Supreme Court while granting relief to a man whose passport was handed over to passport authority by police in the name of pending criminal case, has .....

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SC: Passport Authority Can’t Unauthorizedly Retain Passport Without Impounding it(27.07.2023)

Supreme Court while granting relief to a man whose passport was handed over to passport authority by police in the name of a pending criminal case, ha.....

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Cal. HC Dismisses PIL Seeking Implementation of PoSH Act within the Calcutta High Court(08.08.2023)

Calcutta High Court while terming the PIL as ‘absolutely premature’ has dismissed the plea seeking strict implementation of the Sexual Harassment of W.....

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All. HC: Ineligibility of Arbitrator U/S 12(5) A&C Act Can't Make Arbitration Clause Itself Invalid(08.08.2023)

Allahabad High Court has observed that merely because the person, who could act as an arbitrator in terms of arbitration clause becomes ineligible to .....

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Mad HC Takes Suo Moto Revision Against Minister Ponmudi’s Acquittal in Disproportionate Assets Case(10.08.2023)

Madras High Court has Suo Moto taken up revision against the Trial Court verdict that acquitted Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister K Ponmudi and his.....

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SC: When Land Belonging to Govt. is Subject to Adverse Possession, Courts Must Exercise Greater Care(11.08.2023)

Supreme Court has held that when the land wherein adverse possession has been claimed, belongs to the Government, the Court is duty-bound to act with .....

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SC: Minimum 75% Eligibility Condition for Sports Quota is Discriminatory(11.08.2023)

Supreme Court has held that imposition of minimum 75% eligibility condition doesn’t subserve the object of introducing sports quota, but is, rather de.....

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All. HC: False POCSO/SC-ST Cases Being Filed to Claim Money from the State(11.08.2023)

Allahabad High Court has observed that certain false FIR under the POCSO as well as SC/ST Act are being lodged against innocent persons ruining their .....

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SC: To Claim Right U/S 14 Hindu Succession Act, Woman Must Have Possession of Property(29.08.2023)

Supreme Court has held that the essential ingredient of Section 14(1) of Hindu Succession Act, 1956 is possession over the property and therefore in o.....

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Del. HC: Gender-Specific Laws are Not Meant to be "Anti-Opposite Gender"(29.08.2023)

Delhi High Court has observed that it is crucial to recognize that gender specific laws aren’t meant to be "anti-opposite gender" but rather serve the.....

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Del. HC Seeks Explanation from Trial Court for Passing Non-Reasoned Bail Order in POCSO Case(01.09.2023)

Delhi High Court while directing Registry to seek an explanation from a trial court judge for passing a non-reasoned order granting bail to a POCSO ac.....

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Del. HC to Law Ministry: Periodically Monitor Status of Uploading Acts on the India Code Portal(04.09.2023)

Delhi High Court has directed Secretary, Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice to periodically monitor the status of uploading the Acts .....

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Cal. HC: High Courts can Invoke Article 215 to Review its Own Orders(04.09.2023)

Calcutta High Court has held that being Courts of records, the High Courts are invested with inherent powers under Article 215 of Constitution to corr.....

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All. HC to State: Include Retired Judge in SIT Probing Police Violence Against Advocates in Harpur(05.09.2023)

Allahabad High Court has directed State Government to include a retired judicial officer in SIT probing the incident of police violence against advoca.....

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Kerala HC: Ensure Institutions Don't Suffer While BPL Students Are Allowed to Continue Education(24.08.2022)

Kerala High Court while refraining colleges from taking detrimental action against students belonging to Below Poverty Line (BPL) category merely for .....

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Guj. HC Upholds Acquittal of POCSO Accused, Disbelieves Prosecutrix's Birth Certificate(24.08.2022)

Gujarat High Court while upholding acquittal of an accused under POCSO Act on ground that victim's allegations were unreliable and contained several o.....

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Delhi HC: WhatsApp's New Privacy Policy Forces Users Into Agreement by Providing Mirage of Choice(26.08.2022)

Delhi High Court while upholding proposed investigation of Competition Commission of India into WhatsApp’s privacy policy, has held that 2021 Policy p.....

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SC: Need to Have a Code of Investigation for Police(25.09.2023)

Supreme Court has observed that it is high time that a consistent and dependable code of investigation is devised with mandatory and detailed procedur.....

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SC: Can’t Allow use of Barium Nitrate Merely Because it Would be 30 Per Cent Less Polluting(25.09.2023)

Supreme Court has held that allowing the use of Barium Nitrate in firecrackers merely because it is indicated that the formulation as a whole would be.....

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Kar. HC: Application U/S 311 CrPC to Summon Material Witnesses in POCSO Cases Should Be Allowed(17.08.2022)

Karnataka High Court has held that application made by accused under Section 311 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) for summoning material witnesses.....

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Bom. HC: No Person has Right to Privately Create an Immersion Pond in a Public Park(12.09.2023)

Bombay High Court has held that no person, let alone a Mandal, has any fundamental or any other right to privately create an immersion pond in a publi.....

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Kar. HC: No Compassionate Appointment of Sister Upon Death of Married Brother(13.09.2023)

Karnataka High Court as held that under Karnataka Civil Services (Appointment on Compassionate Grounds) Rules, 1996, sister doesn’t figure in the defi.....

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SC: Can’t Restrain Media from Reporting But Sources can be Restrained(14.09.2023)

Supreme Court while observing that while Court can’t restrain media from reporting, it can restrain the sources because the source is the state, has d.....

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SC to Delhi Police: Cases Against Persons Bursting Firecrackers Not the Solution(15.09.2023)

Supreme Court while observing that filing cases against persons bursting firecrackers may not be the solution as there is no point in taking action af.....

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Bom. HC: Motor Accident Victim can Claim Compensation from One of the Joint Tortfeasors(19.09.2023)

Bombay High Court has held that in cases of composite negligence, the law permits a motor accident victim to sue one of the two joint-tortfeasors, and.....

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JKL HC: Section 6 Declarations under J&K Land Acquisition Act Can’t be Made by Dy. Commissioner(22.08.2023)

Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that under J&K Land Acquisition Act, 1990, Deputy Commissioner is not authorized to make Section 6 de.....

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SC Allows Union Govt. to Notify ‘Central Empowered Committee’ as Permanent Body(23.08.2023)

Supreme Court has allowed Central Government to notify the Central Empowered Committee (CEC) constituted by the Supreme Court for overseeing matters r.....

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Del. HC: Pre-Deposit Before OHA Can’t be Adjusted Against Other Tax Dues(23.08.2023)

Delhi High Court while observing that pre-deposit does not have the character of a tax or duty, has held that re-deposit made before the Objection Hea.....

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Del. HC: Being Subjected to Constant Threat of Being Summoned by Police Amounts to Cruelty(24.08.2023)

Delhi High Court while granting divorce to a man on ground of cruelty by wife, has observed that it is a source of mental harassment each time a perso.....

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SC: Can’t Claim Salary Once Appointment is Declared Illegal & Void Ab Initio(24.08.2023)

Supreme Court has held that once the appointment of employee has been declared illegal and void ab initio, continuing in service and salary claims bec.....

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SC: Can’t Dismiss Execution Petition Merely Because Property's Possession is Lost to Third Party(28.08.2023)

Supreme Court has held that Court can’t dismiss an execution petition as inexecutable, merely on the basis that the property has been lost to a third .....

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Delhi HC Uphelds Validity of notif. for Compounding Offences Before Prosecution Under FCRA(16.09.2022)

Delhi High Court has upheld the validity of Ministry of Home Affairs' notification dated April 26, 2013 specifying the officers competent for compound.....

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Uttarakhand HC Vacates Stay on Cutting of Trees for Construction of Sahastradhara Road(19.09.2022)

Uttarakhand High Court while allowing proposed cutting of 2057 trees for road-widening project in the Sahastradhara passage leading to Mussoorie, has .....

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SC in Manish Sisodia’s Bail Application: Can’t Keep Someone Behind Bar Ad Infinitum(17.10.2023)

Supreme Court while observing that arguments on charges begun before the special courts trying the case of Manish Sisodia in Delhi excise policy scam .....

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SC in Manish Sisodia’s Bail Application: Can’t Keep Someone Behind Bar Ad Infinitum(17.10.2023)

Supreme Court while observing that arguments on charges have not begun before the special courts trying the case of Manish Sisodia in Delhi excise pol.....

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All. HC: Accused Charged Under Both SC/ST Act and POCSO Entitled to Take Recourse Under POCSO(17.10.2023)

Allahabad High Court has held that where an accused has been charged under the SC/ST Act and the POCSO Act, a Special Court under the POCSO Act, would.....

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All. HC: Accused Charged Under Both SC/ST Act and POCSO Entitled to Take Recourse Under POCSO(17.10.2023)

Allahabad High Court has held that where an accused has been charged under the SC/ST Act and the POCSO Act, a Special Court under the POCSO Act, would.....

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Cal. HC: ‘Sexist’ to Exclude Married Daughter from the Scope of Compassionate Appointment(18.10.2023)

Calcutta High Court while observing that rejection of compassionate appointment solely on the ground of marital status of a daughter is an arbitrary a.....

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JH HC Bans Use of Loudspeakers from 10 PM to 6 AM(18.10.2023)

Jharkhand High Court while issuing various directions to curb the issue of noise pollution in the city, has directed that from 10.00 p.m. to 06.00 a.m.....

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SC to Centre/States: Ensure the Effective Implementation of the Provisions of POSH(20.10.2023)

Supreme Court has issued directions to Central Government and State Governments to ensure effective implementation of POSH, especially regarding the a.....

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SC Issues Directions for Ensuring Speedy Disposal of Cases(20.10.2023)

Supreme Court has issued a slew of directions to ensure the speedy disposal of cases and directed Chief Justices of the High Courts to form committees.....

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Bom. HC Quashes Rule 6(1) of the Consumer Protection Rules, 2020(23.10.2023)

Bombay High Court while quashing Rule 6(1) of the Consumer Protection Rules, 2020, has observed that rule was diluting the involvement of the judiciar.....

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SC: Court’s Duty to Witnesses Aren’t Under Any Threat to Prevent them from Deposing Truthfully(23.10.2023)

Supreme Court has observed that Courts are under an onerous duty to ensure that perpetrators of the crime do not go unpunished; witnesses aren’t under.....

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Guj. HC: Former Judicial Member of NCLT Has No Vested Right to be Reappointed(02.12.2022)

Gujarat High Court has held that a former Judicial member of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has no vested right to reappointment.

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Ker. HC: Appointment Of Ministers' Personal Staff Can’t be Equated With Regular Recruitment Process(02.12.2022)

Kerala High Court has held that appointment of personal staff to ministers’ by the Special Rules of 1959 is a class of employment made in order to ser.....

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SC: Can’t Deny Appointment if Candidate was Acquitted in the Case Tried for Offence Under 498A IPC(05.12.2022)

Supreme Court has directed appointment of a candidate whose candidature was rejected on the ground that he was tried for the offence under Section 498.....

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Patna HC Slams Bihar Police for Demolishing a Woman's House(05.12.2022)

Patna High Court while slamming Bihar Police for demolishing a woman's house allegedly at the instance of a land mafia, expressed its anguish over the.....

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Kar. HC in Belagavi Woman Assault Case: Where is Civil Society, and What is the Level of Cowardice?(19.12.2023)

Karnataka High Court while criticizing the inaction of bystanders in the Belagavi woman assault case wherein a woman was beaten and paraded naked, cal.....

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MP HC to State: Publicize Provisions of POCSO Act as Per the Mandate of S.43(21.12.2023)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the Government Advocate appearing for the State to bring Section 43 of the POCSO Act into the notice of the Sta.....

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SC Rejects Manish Sisodia’s Bail Plea in Delhi Excise Policy Scam Case(30.10.2023)

Supreme Court has denied bail to former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia who is in custody since February in Delhi Excise Policy Scam case. .....

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Del. HC: Women Empowerment Shouldn’t be Celebrated Only on Paper but Also in the Mindset(03.11.2023)

Delhi High Court while dealing with a dowry death case has observed that distressing narratives in dowry death cases serves as a reminder that educati.....

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Del. HC to AIIMS: Procure Medicines for Patients Evaluated in Terms of Rare Diseases Policy(06.11.2023)

Delhi High Court has directed AIIMS to commence the procurement of medicines for the evaluated patients/Petitioners as per the fund allocated of Rs. 5.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Rare Diseases Policy, Procurement, Medicine



Kar. HC: Entire Family Cannot be Prosecuted for the Offence of Bigamy(06.11.2023)

Karnataka High Court has held that Section 494, 495 and 496 of IPC makes it clear that those offences can be perused only against the erring spouse, a.....

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MP HC: Narco Test Can’t be Conducted Without Recording of Consent Before Magistrate(07.11.2023)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that all three tests i.e. Narco, Polygraph and Brain Mapping test cannot be conducted of the person who has not giv.....

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Del. HC: Simple Act of Touch is Not Manipulation Under Section 3(c) of POCSO(07.11.2023)

Delhi High Court while observing that Section 3(c) of POCSO shows that for an act to be a penetrative sexual assault, accused has to manipulate any pa.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Touch, Manipulation, POCSO



SC: Ballistic Report Forwarded Under the Seal is Admissible in Evidence(07.11.2022)

Supreme Court has held that a Ballistic Report forwarded by Director/Deputy Director/Assistant Director of a lab under the seal can be said to be in c.....

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Kar. HC Rejects Plea for Passport Renewal by Man Accused in Mother's Death(06.12.2023)

Karnataka HC has upheld a decision of passport authority rejecting the issuance of a regular passport, to an accused charged with offences of murder a.....

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JKL HC: Court Can’t be Guided by Personal Law While Deciding Apportionment of Compensation(07.12.2023)

Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that the Court cannot be guided by personal law while deciding upon the apportionment of the compensa.....

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Bom HC: Unpublicized Tender Condition if Permitted to be Acted Upon Amounts to Denial of Opportunity(11.12.2023)

Bombay High Court has held that any tender condition not publicized and not made part of the tender document, if permitted to be acted upon at the tim.....

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Ker HC: Revisional Power of Collector Can be Exercised against AO under S.13 of Ker Building Tax Act(11.12.2023)

Kerala High Court has held that from the bare perusal of Section 13, it can be gathered that the District Collector may exercise the Revisional power .....

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Tel. HC: Right to Personal Liberty Includes Right to Possess Passport(11.12.2023)

Telangana High Court has held that the pendency of criminal case against the petitioner cannot be a ground to deny renewal of passport to the petition.....

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SC Dismisses Plea Seeking to De-Register Parties for Not Publishing Candidates' Criminal Antecedents(11.10.2022)

Supreme Court has dismissed writ petition seeking directions to the Election Commission of India to de-register political parties which fail to publis.....

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Bombay HC to Centre: Consider Maharashtra's bill to make S. 498A IPC Cases Compoundable(12.10.2022)

Bombay High Court has asked the Union of India to consider Maharashtra's bill to make domestic violence cases under Section 498A IPC compoundable with.....

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SC: Transit Remand Required to Arrest a Person Outside Jurisdiction Where Offence is Registered(21.11.2023)

Supreme Court has held that police is obligated to secure a transit remand of the accused for taking him from the place where he is arrested to the pl.....

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SC Suggests Measures in Delhi Pollution Case: No MSP for Farmers Burning Stubble(22.11.2023)

Supreme Court while hearing a batch of petitions raising concerns over the deteriorating air quality in the Delhi NCR, suggested excluding farmers bur.....

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All. HC Issues Directions for Early Disposal of Cases Against MPs/MLAs(27.11.2023)

Allahabad High Court while registering suo moto case to expedite the disposal of criminal cases pending against MPs/MLAs across the State, in complian.....

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Bom. HC: Victim/Guardian Not Obligated to Appear in Appeal for Suspension of Sentence in POCSO Case(29.11.2023)

Bombay High Court while clarifying victims in POCSO cases or their guardians are not obligated to appear in appeals or applications for suspension of .....

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SC to Punjab Govt.: Relook into Punjab Preservation of Subsoil Water Act(08.11.2023)

Supreme Court while dealing with the issue of stubble burning and its effect on air quality has observed that adherence to Punjab Preservation of Subs.....

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Del. HC: Withdrawal of Merchandise Exports from India Scheme Shall Apply Prospectively(09.11.2023)

Delhi High Court while observing DGFT’s decision to repeal the Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS) with retrospective effect was arbitrary an.....

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SC Reiterates Circumstances to be Proved in Murder by Poison(09.11.2023)

Supreme Court while citing the landmark judgment of Sharad BirdhiChand Sarda v. State of Maharashtra (MANU/SC/0111/1984) has reiterated the 4 crucial .....

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Delhi HC to Special Olympics Bharat: Strictly Comply with National Sports Code in Elections(10.11.2023)

Delhi High Court has asked Special Olympics Bharat to ensure strict compliance with National Sports Development Code, 2011, for all upcoming elections.....

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Bombay HC Quashes FIR Against Raj Thackeray For Disobeying Public Servant In 2010(10.11.2023)

Bombay High Court has quashed the FIR and criminal proceedings against Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray alleging disobeying an ord.....

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Ker. Court Awards Death Sentence to Convict for Rape-Murder of 5 Year Old Within 109 Days of Offence(16.11.2023)

Kerala Court has awarded death sentence to a 28 year old man for the brutal rape and murder of a 5 year old girl. The POCSO Court has passed the sente.....

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Mad. HC Sentences TN Minister Ponmudi and his Wife Visalakshi in Disproportionate Asset Case(21.12.2023)

Madras High Court has sentenced Tamil Nadu Minister Ponmudi and his wife Visalakshi to 3 years simple imprisonment in a disproportionate asset case, a.....

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Bom. HC: Appeal u/s 14A of SC/ST Act not Allowed When Case is Under Both SC/ST Act and POCSO(21.12.2023)

Bombay High Court has held that in a case involving offenses under both, the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 198.....

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Mad. HC: Transport Commissioner Cannot Be Appellate Authority Under Petroleum Rules 2002(22.12.2023)

Madras High Court while observing that the Transport Commissioner is not a superior to District Authority, has held that as per the Petroleum Rules 20.....

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Del. HC: Raising Allegations About Husband’s ‘Manhood’ Can be Depressing and Mentally Traumatic(28.12.2023)

Delhi High Court while observing that a wife making averments and allegations about the manhood of a person and making him undergo an impotency test w.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Impotency, Cruelty, Allegation



JKL HC: No Punishment Can be Imposed on Minor Under POCSO for Providing False Information(28.12.2023)

Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that a perusal of Section 22(2) of the POCSO Act would reveal that if a false complaint has been made.....

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Mad HC: Muslim Man Entitled to Polygamous Marriage But Must Treat All Wives Equally(28.12.2023)

Madras High Court while upholding Family Court’s order of dissolution of marriage on the ground of cruelty, has held that under Islamic law, the husba.....

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Orissa HC: Married Daughters Can't be Denied Benefit Under Rehabilitation Assistance Scheme(31.10.2022)

Orissa High Court while reaffirming rights of married daughter to seek compassionate employment upon death of her father has held that married daughte.....

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SC: Insurance Policy to be Effective from the Date of Issuance(08.01.2024)

Supreme Court while observing that the date of proposal cannot be treated as the date of policy unless there is an initial deposit, has held that the .....

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MP HC: Compassionate Appointment of a Person Rules Out his/her Claim of a Higher Post(09.01.2024)

Madhya Pradesh High Court held that once an individual has accepted the appointment on a compassionate basis, he/she cannot claim an appointment at a .....

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Bom. HC: State Can’t Avoid Responsibility for Acquiring Land by Citing Delay as an Excuse(10.01.2024)

Bombay High Court while observing that State can’t, on the ground of delay and laches, evade responsibility towards those whose private property has b.....

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Kar. HC: Pope Travelling Abroad Can’t be Barred From Performing Pooja(12.01.2024)

Karnataka High Court has held that State can’t be asked to frame guidelines to disentitle a Pope from becoming Pariyaya Swami on ground that he had tr.....

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SC to Centre: Frame Policy for Phasing Out Heavy Duty Diesel Vehicles(12.01.2024)

Supreme Court has directed Central Government to formulate a policy of phasing out heavy­ duty diesel vehicles and replacing them with BS­VI vehicles .....

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Delhi HC on Depleting Forest Cover: We Should Leave Something for Future Generations(02.02.2023)

Delhi High Court while hearing suo motu public interest litigation initiated in 2015 on the issue of air pollution in Delhi, observed that Delhi is lo.....

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SC: Conviction Can’t Convict Accused While Overriding Agreement Between Parties to Compound Offence(03.02.2023)

Supreme Court has held that High Courts cannot override and impose their will on the parties if parties to a litigation proceeding have entered into a.....

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Ker. HC to State: Life Erroneous Attachment of Properties of Those Not Linked to PFI(03.02.2023)

Kerala High Court has directed State that properties of those persons who have no connection with the Popular Front of India (PFI) and which were erro.....

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SC: Meat Affordable Means of Protein for Poor(06.02.2023)

Supreme Court while hearing petition seeking curb the killing of animals and switching to lab-generated meat for consumption, has observed that in a c.....

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Calcutta HC: No Penal Proceedings Attracted if Bona-Fide Mistake Occurs in Court Reporting(27.02.2024)

Calcutta HC while observing that the petitioner had sought an apology, it cannot be said that the said news was telecast malignantly or wantonly to gi.....

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SC: Information Disclosing Cognizable Offence to Be Recorded as FIR & Not in General Diary(27.02.2024)

Supreme Court has held that except in cases where preliminary inquiry is needed, commission of cognizable offence should be recorded as a First Inform.....

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Rajasthan HC: Second Wife’s Child of a Deceased Employee Eligible for Compassionate Appointment(21.11.2022)

Rajasthan High Court has held that a child who was born from second wife of deceased employee is eligible for compassionate appointment and observed t.....

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Kerala HC: POCSO Shall Prevail Over Muslim Personal Law(21.11.2022)

Kerala High Court has held that a marriage between Muslims under personal law is not excluded from the ambit of POCSO Act, and if one of the parties t.....

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SC: Execution Petitions Must be Disposed of Within Six Months(21.11.2022)

Supreme Court has held that execution petitions must be disposed within six months from the date of filing and observed that Execution Court is duty b.....

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Delhi High Court: Can’t Set Aside Stipulation of Higher Merit Because it Restricts Talent Pool(24.01.2024)

Delhi High Court has held that stipulation of a higher merit for a post in an educational institution cannot be set aside on the ground that it restri.....

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Karnataka High Court: FIRs Cannot be Transferred by Invoking Powers Under Section 407 CrPC(24.01.2024)

Karnataka High Court has held that First Information Reports (FIRs) cannot be transferred by invoking powers under Section 407 of the Code of Criminal.....

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SC: Property Tax for ‘Business Building’ Not Applicable on Advocate’s Office Run From Residence(29.01.2024)

SC has held that advocate's office run from residential building is not subject to property tax under Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 as a "bus.....

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Allahabad HC to SEC: Notify ULB Polls Without OBC Quota(28.12.2022)

Allahabad High Court while observing that State Government doesn't fulfill the Triple Test Formality, has directed State Election Commission (SEC) to .....

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SC to launch E-SCR Project Today(02.01.2023)

Supreme Court is set to officially launch electronic Supreme Court Reports (e-SCR) project today, to provide the digital version of the Supreme Court'.....

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SC Upholds Central Govt. Decision to Demonetize Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 Currency Notes(02.01.2023)

Supreme Court Constitution Bench has by 4:1 majority upheld Central Government’s decision in 2016 to demonetize the currency notes of Rs. 500 and Rs.1.....

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Rajasthan HC: RCSAT Can’t Entertain Service Matter Appeal of Contractual Employee of RFC(05.02.2024)

Rajasthan High Court observed that the Rajasthan Civil Services Appellate Tribunal (RCSAT) does not have jurisdiction to hear an appeal affecting serv.....

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Mad HC: Lawyers Enlisted by Banks Don’t Hold Civil Post; Not Entitled to Reservation Under Art. 16(06.02.2024)

Madras High Court has held that the lawyers who are empanelled by the banks to represent them in cases do not hold a civil post and thus, the law of r.....

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Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Bill, 2024 Gets Cleared by Parliament(09.02.2024)

Parliament on 08.02.2024 passed the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Bill, 2024 which amends that Water (Prevention and Control o.....

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Madras HC: Revenue Divisional Officer Not Empowered to Order Recovery of Possession(12.12.2022)

Madras High Court has held that the Revenue Divisional Officer, which is a rent authority, does not have powers to order for recovery of possession as.....

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SC Grants Anticipatory Bail to Raj Kundra in Pornography Case(13.12.2022)

Supreme Court has granted anticipatory bail to Raj Kundra and other co-accused in the several FIR's arising out of the porn videos case registered by .....

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Allahabad HC: Police Can't Kill Accused Merely Because He is a Dreaded Criminal(16.12.2022)

Allahabad High Court while convicting 43 police personnel in connection with the 1991 Pilibhit Encounter case observed that the police officers can't .....

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Kerala HC: Child Witness Can be Recalled if Necessary for Just Decision(16.12.2022)

Kerala High Court has held that statutory bar imposed on Special Courts by Section 33(5) of POCSO to ensure that a child is not repeatedly called to t.....

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SC to States & HC: File Status Report on Establishment of Gram Nyayalayas(16.12.2022)

Supreme Court has ordered all State Governments and High Courts in the country to file status reports/reply within a period of 8 weeks from today in a.....

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Del HC: Party’s Agreement to Constitute Arb. Tribunal Precludes Them From Opposing Arbitrator’s App.(20.02.2024)

Delhi High Court has held that if once a party has agreed on constituting an arbitral tribunal then it is prohibited from subsequently opposing the ap.....

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Del. HC: Mitsubishi Corporation Can’t Deduct TDS on The Amount Not Chargeable to Tax in India(20.02.2024)

Delhi High Court has held that TDS cannot be deducted by Mitsubishi Corporation under Section 195(1) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 where the amount that.....

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Del. HC: DDA & MCD Must Put Structural Reforms In Place to Deal With Issue of Illegal Construction(21.02.2024)

Delhi High Court while observing that illegal construction is going on in Delhi in an unusual manner, has held that Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MC.....

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Kar. HC: Self-Acquired Property Thrown in Common Hotchpot Shall be Treated as Joint Family Property(21.02.2024)

Karnataka High Court has held that if a Hindu family member voluntarily throws his/her self acquired property into common hotchpot with the purpose of.....

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SC Upholds All. HC’s Direction to Medically Examine Person Called in Police Station After Release(22.02.2024)

Supreme Court while upholding Allahabad High Court’s direction to medically examine person called in police station after release, has stated that suc.....

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SC: Non-Examination of Ballistic Expert Not Fatal to Prosecution’s Case if Direct Evidence Credible(22.02.2024)

Supreme Court has held that if the direct evidence produced by prosecution is credible then omission to obtain ballistic report and non-examination of.....

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SC: Courts Should Aim at Restituting Affected Person Alongwith Setting Aside Arbitrary Admin. Action(22.02.2024)

Supreme Court has stated that the primary duty of constitutional courts remains the control of power, including setting aside of administrative action.....

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All. HC: No Sympathy for Person Getting Appointment Based on Forged Documents(12.01.2024)

Allahabad High Court has held that a person, who has acquired an appointment as Teacher based on forged educational documents, cannot be entitled to a.....

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Madras HC: Watching Child Pornography Does Not Attract Offence Under POCSO or IT Act(15.01.2024)

Mad. HC held that merely watching child pornography doesn’t attract offences under POCSO and IT Act. To constitute offence under POCSO Act, child must.....

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Kar. HC: Banks Do Not Have the Power of Retaining Passport or OCI Card of Accused as Security(17.01.2024)

Karnataka High Court has held that banks do not have the authority to withhold the passport or OCI cards of an accused, even if, the accused has surre.....

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Ker HC: Accused Under NDPS Act Can Seek Bail on Oral Application if IO Fails to File Final Report(18.01.2024)

Kerala High Court has held that an accused under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS Act) is entitled to be released on statutory bai.....

Tags : Kerala High Court, Oral Application, Final Report, Investigating Officer



SC Discharges Murder Accused on Grounds of ‘Natural Death as Per Post-Mortem Report’(19.01.2024)

Supreme Court while discharging accused for a murder on the basis of Post-Mortem Report has held that the expert testimony of the doctor who performed.....

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All. HC: Govt Bound by Apostille Documents Issued by Countries Signatory to the Apostille Convention(19.01.2024)

Allahabad High Court while observing that Union Government is bound by the Convention of Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public.....

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SC Delivers Split Verdict on Issue ‘Is Non-Production of Power of Attorney Fatal to Title Suit?’(16.01.2023)

Supreme Court Division Bench has delivered a split verdict in a plea pertaining to the issue that when a sale deed is executed on the strength of a de.....

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Del. HC: Dish TV Not Entitled to Protection u/s 30(2) of Trade Marks Act for Using the Word ‘Dish’(13.03.2024)

Delhi High Court has held that Dish TV India Limited cannot seek protection under Section 30(2) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 for using the word ‘Dish’.....

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Supreme Court Collegium: Cannot Consider Political Background Sufficient Reason to Deny Judgeship(13.03.2024)

Supreme Court Collegium while evaluating the suitability of Shri Manoj Pulamby Madhavan as Judge of Kerala High Court, has stated that the mere fact t.....

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Delhi High Court: Step-Father Acquitted on Ground of Victim’s Testimony Being Tutored(14.03.2024)

Del. HC while acquitting a step-father who was earlier convicted under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, has stated that victim’s.....

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SC: Entry Bill of Subsequent Imported Goods to be Discarded if Undervalued to Previous Similar Goods(18.03.2024)

Supreme Court has held that the transaction value mentioned in the bills of entry can be discarded in case it is found that there are any imports of i.....

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Ker HC: If Accused Holds Joint Possession of Property Then No Offence of Criminal Trespass Attracted(19.03.2024)

Kerala High Court has held that in cases where there is a property in question which is held by the accused under joint possession then no offence of .....

Tags : Kerala High Court, Section 449 of IPC, Joint Possession, Criminal Trespass



Madhya Pradesh HC Quashes Rape FIR Against Indian Railway Officer In Case Of Malicious Prosecution(27.01.2023)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has quashed a First Information Report (FIR) registered against the then Additional Divisional Railway Manager, Bhopal Gaura.....

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Madhya Pradesh HC Quashes Rape FIR Against Indian Railway Officer In Case Of Malicious Prosecution(27.01.2023)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has quashed a First Information Report (FIR) registered against the then Additional Divisional Railway Manager, Bhopal Gaura.....

Tags : Madhya Pradesh High Court, First Information Report, clerk, malicious prosection



SC to Defaulting States/UT: Upload Information About Mental Health Facilities in Online Portal(30.01.2023)

Supreme Court has directed five defaulting States/Union Territories to upload information concerning mental health facilities in the online dashboard .....

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Delhi HC Grants Bail to POCSO Accused After Victim Offers to Stand as Surety for Him(30.01.2023)

Delhi High Court has granted bail to a 20 year old in a POCSO case after victim, the wife of accused, told the court that they were in a consensual re.....

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2021 TN Assembly Elections: Mad. HC Directs Recounting of 605 Rejected Postal Ballot Votes(26.03.2024)

Madras High Court has ordered the recounting of 605 postal ballot votes which were rejected without assigning proper reasons in the Krishnagiri consti.....

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Calcutta HC: Husband and Wife Collectively Responsible for Creating Congenial Atmosphere(27.03.2024)

Calcutta High Court while disallowing an application for dissolution of marriage, has held that in a marriage it is the collective responsibility of b.....

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Utt. HC: State to Come Up With Directions for Live-in/Married Couples to Approach SSP Directly(19.03.2024)

Uttarakhand High Court has directed the State Government to issue general instructions whereby Live-in/Married couples can approach the Senior Superin.....

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Bombay High Court Upholds First-Ever Conviction of Police Officers in Mumbai(20.03.2024)

Bombay High Court has upheld the life imprisonment of a police encounter specialist making it the first conviction of police officers in a fake encoun.....

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SC: Specific Reference Needed to Effect Incorporation of Arbitration Clause in Another Contract(21.03.2024)

Supreme Court has held that when parties enter into a contract, making a general reference to another contract, such general reference would not have .....

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Supreme Court: Actual Owner of the Property Must be Known to the Party Claiming Adverse Possession(21.03.2024)

Supreme Court has held that when a party claims adverse possession, he must know who the actual owner of the property is. Secondly, he must plead that.....

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Gau. HC: Notification for Adopting Practice Directions in Proceeding Under POCSO Act, Issued(21.03.2024)

Gauhati High Court has issued a notification for the adoption of practice directions in proceedings under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offen.....

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Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Arrested by Enforcement Directorate in Liquor Policy Case(22.03.2024)

Enforcement Directorate has arrested Chief Minister of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal in a money laundering case that is related to the alleged liquor policy s.....

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Supreme Court: Directions to Police and Probe Agencies to Strictly Follow Guidelines on Arrest(22.03.2024)

Supreme Court has directed the police forces and agencies in all States and Union Territories endowed with the power of arrest and custody to strictly.....

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Cal HC: All Unilateral Appointments Not Invalid Unless Appointed Arbitrator Falls Within Schedule 7(15.02.2023)

Calcutta High Court has held that all unilateral appointment of arbitrator are not invalid per se unless the arbitrator’s relationship falls within th.....

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Guj. HC: Communication B/W Govt. Pleader and State Regarding Proceeding Outside Scope of RTI(16.02.2023)

Gujarat High Court has observed that Professional correspondence between government advocate and various offices of the State regarding a matter in wh.....

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Ker. HC: Police Can’t Insist on Politically Neutral Colour Temple Decorations for Festivals(16.02.2023)

Kerala High Court while observing that politics has no role to play in the conduct of daily worship and ceremonies and festivals in temples, has obser.....

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Delhi High Court Upholds Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s Arrest in Liquor Policy Scam Case(09.04.2024)

Delhi High Court has dismissed Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s plea challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate and upheld his arrest by ho.....

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Delhi High Court Directs Delhi Govt. to Pay Rs. 738 Cr to MCD for Payment of Outstanding Dues(12.04.2024)

Delhi High Court has directed Government of Delhi to release basic tax assignment installment of Rs. 738 crores to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi .....

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Bom HC: Pre-Condition of Complaint Can’t be Insisted by Hospitals to Provide Care to Pregnant Minor(12.04.2024)

Bombay High Court while directing State Government to provide medical care to a pregnant minor girl who didn’t file complaint against her minor partne.....

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Delhi High Court Declines Relief to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in Liquor Policy Scam Case(28.03.2024)

Delhi High Court while issuing notice to the Enforcement Directorate on plea by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in Liquor Policy Scam case, has r.....

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Bom. HC: Legal Action to be Taken Against Doctor for Gross Negligence in Conducting Postmortem(28.03.2024)

Bom. HC has directed the Secretary, Health, Government of Maharashtra as well as Commissioner of Police Thane to take cognizance of the postmortem rep.....

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Telangana High Court: Section 18 UAPA is Penal in Nature, Needs to be Proved by Prosecution(29.03.2024)

Telangana High Court while granting bail to members of Popular Front of India, has held that Section 18 of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), .....

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Karnataka High Court: Judicial Powers Cannot be Exercised by Conciliators in Lok Adalats(29.03.2024)

Karnataka High Court has held that the conciliators have exercised the judicial powers while presiding over the Lok Adalat, hence the compromise and d.....

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Gauhati High Court: Notify the Child Protection Policy and the rules under the Juvenile Justice Act(01.04.2024)

Gauhati High Court has asked the State Government to notify the rules under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection) Act, 2015, and the Child Protec.....

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Del. HC: PIL Seeking Constitution of High Powered Committee Affairs of Cooperative Banks, Rejected(02.04.2024)

Delhi High Court has rejected a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought the constitution of the High Powered Committee to look into affairs of co.....

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Mad. HC: Providing Police Protection to Person With Criminal Background Would Send Wrong Signals(03.04.2024)

Mad. HC has held that if the Court directs to give police protection to persons with criminal background, it will send a wrong signal to society and a.....

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Mad. HC: Supporting Driver Before MACT Doesn’t Preclude Transport Corp. from Initiating Disc. Proc.(03.04.2024)

Madras High Court has held that if State Express Transport Corporation management has taken a stand for the driver before the Motor Accident Claims Tr.....

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Mad. HC: Supporting Driver Before MACT Doesn’t Preclude Transport Corp. from Initiating Disc. Proc.(03.04.2024)

Madras High Court has held that if State Express Transport Corporation management has taken a stand for the driver before the Motor Accident Claims Tr.....

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Cannot Disclose Identity of POCSO Victim, Supreme Court Calls for Sensitization(08.04.2024)

SC has observed that exercise of sensitization of judicial officers and police officers is required to be done in the State of West Bengal to ensure c.....

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Police Not Allowed to Tutor Witnesses, Supreme Court Directs Action Against Police Officers(08.04.2024)

Supreme Court while admonishing Tamil Nadu Police for tutoring witnesses, has directed the Tamil Nadu's Director General of Police to initiate an enqu.....

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SC: Evidence by Power of Attorney Holders Can Only be Given of Facts Within Their Personal Knowledge(15.04.2024)

Supreme Court has observed that deposition can only be given by a power of attorney holder of the facts that are within his personal knowledge and not.....

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Bombay HC: Court Setting Aside Magistrate's Order for Police Investi. Won’t Lead to Quashing of FIR(15.04.2024)

Bombay High Court has held that if a revision court sets aside a Magistrate’s order to conduct a police investigation in a cognizable offence under Se.....

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Del. HC: False Accusation of Child Abuse More Painful than Rigours of Trial and Imprisonment(16.04.2024)

Delhi High Court while acquitting a man in a case under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 has observed that a child abuser in the .....

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All. HC: Medical Report Determining Age of Victim in POCSO Cases to be Submitted to Court Promptly(17.04.2024)

Allahabad High Court has held that in cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, it should be ensured by police authoritie.....

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Bom. HC: Trampoline Park in Lonavla Restrained from Using Trademark or Character of Mr. Bean(18.04.2024)

Bom HC has restrained a trampoline park in Lonavla from using trademark or character of series Mr. Bean and has observed that it is a case of false en.....

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