Allahabad High Court : Deceased Farmer’s Odd Jobs Don’t Bar Family from Scheme Benefits  ||  Secured Creditors' Dues Take Priority Over Govt Claims: Allahabad HC on SARFAESI & RDB Acts  ||  Daughter Can’t Claim Mitakshara Father’s Property if He Died Pre-1956 & Son Survives: HC  ||  Gujarat High Court: Sessions Court Can’t Suspend Sentence Just to Allow Revision Filing  ||  Delhi High Court: Non-Combat Security Roles Crucial; Minor Lapse Risks National Safety  ||  Punjab & Haryana HC: Allegation of Harassment Alone Insufficient to Prove Abetment to Suicide  ||  Orissa HC: Directors Liable under S.138 NI Act Despite Company’s Insolvency  ||  Bombay HC: GST Return Details of Company Exempt from Disclosure under RTI Act  ||  Chhattisgarh HC: Timely Appointment of Electronic Evidence Examiners Vital in Cyber Crime Probes  ||  Bombay HC: GST Return Details of Company Exempt from Disclosure under RTI Act    

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

After the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India spurned advances of the private sector offering ‘free’ internet for all by banning Blast from the Past

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

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

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Notifications & Circulars

Discontinuation of practice of making manual debits on physical copy of Advance Authorizations registered at EDI Customs port(28.09.2016)

It was brought to Board's notice that even for Advance Authorizations registered electronically at EDI Customs location i.e. where electronic ledger g.....

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Central Government hereby rescinds the notification No. 89/2009-Customs, dated the 31st August, 2009(18.08.2015)

The Central government rescinded its notification dated 31.08.2009 which imposed anti-dumping duty on imports of 'Flexible Slabstock Polyol', origina.....

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Judgments

Court sponsored rule-flouting? Overloading and absent helmet not considered for contributory negligence(18.07.2016)

A refusal of the Himachal Pradesh High Court to take seriously overloading of two-wheel vehicles and non-wearing of helmet by riders while assessing c.....

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In commercial matters, judicial interference is warranted only when administrative action of Government is illegal or irrational(03.01.2017)

BLS international services limited, a public limited company, involving itself in providing visa, passport, consular and attestation related services .....

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International Cases

Although confiscation may follow sentence, it is to be dealt with promptly(14.12.2016)

Respondent, pleaded guilty on 11 June 2012 to offences involving supply of heroin and money laundering. He had been caught in possession at his home o.....

Tags : Confiscation, Quashing, Restoration



Decisions related to operational aspects of the Scheme of cancellation of legal tender character of old Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 notes(24.11.2016)

The Central Government has been reviewing the issues related to the cancellation of legal tender character of old Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 notes. The Gove.....

Tags : Scheme, Decision, Legal Tender



Service Charge for dining in restaurants discretionary: Government(02.01.2017)

In a move, benefitting the consumers, Government has announced, that ‘service charges’, levied by restaurants along with other taxes, are discretionar.....

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News

SC to RBI: Disclose Names of India's Biggest Loan Defaulters(17.02.2016)

SC has sought list of companies from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) who have defaulted in paying back loan to PSU banks and have contributed to massive l.....

Tags : SC, Reserve Bank of India



Employees of private schools in Delhi ought to receive monetary emoluments equal to similarly placed employees in government schools(17.01.2017)

By present writ petition, Petitioners who are admittedly employees of Respondent no. 1/school, such persons working as Drivers, seek the relief of bei.....

Tags : Salary, Entitlement, Private schools



Certification as Scheduled Caste by becoming 'resident' does not give benefit of reservation in education(13.08.2015)

The Court held that merely by residing in a Union Territory to become 'resident', an immigrant from another State cannot gain benefits from a Presiden.....

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CCI begins nosing around fishy Uttarakhand alcohol wholesaling(19.07.2016)

The Competition Commission of India ordered an investigation into claims that the State-owned wholesalers in Uttarakhand are indulging in one-sided a.....

Tags : wholesale, india made foreign liquor, uttarakhand, discrimination



Government rescinds Notification on premature EPF withdrawals(21.04.2016)

The Central Government notified withdrawal of Notification dated 10 February 2016 which amended rules regarding withdrawal of funds from the Employees.....

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No bail for those behind money circulation schemes(23.09.2003)

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

Tags : Pyramid scheme, bail, custody



Regulatory disclosure and public interest(16.12.2015)

The Supreme Court dismissed appeals arising out of Central Information Commission’s orders requiring the Reserve Bank of India to disclose information.....

Tags : Rbi, fiduciary relationship, disclosure, rti



Aadhar card not mandatory(11.08.2015)

The Supreme Court, deciding that citizens are not required to obtain Aadhar cards, directed the government to disseminate the same widely. Save for th.....

Tags : right to privacy, aadhar, government scheme



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

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

Snapchat Dis.....

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Taking the discrimination out with the guesswork(28.08.1981)

Courts nowadays usually work off a simple formula when faced with differing terms and conditions for appointment and retirement of men and women for t.....

Tags : Air india, gender discrimination, retirement, air hostess



Govt: PMGKY Not Applicable on Jewellery, Stocks, Immovable Properties, Foreign Accounts(19.01.2017)

Government has clarified that only unaccounted domestic cash holding can be declared through Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojna (PMGKY) and not jewelle.....

Tags : Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana, income disclosure scheme



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

The (18.04.2017)

1. Please refer to paragraph 22 of the Fourth Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2015-16 announced on September 29, 2015 on the captioned subject. .....

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Transaction value has to be admitted as assessable value unless proved to be incorrect(07.04.2017)

Appellant imported various automobile parts under cover of Bill of Entry on declared value. Such goods were cleared from Customs after paying customs .....

Tags : Goods, Valuation, Confiscation, Penalty



Punjab and Haryana HC Notices Chief Secretary over Private Schools' Fee Hike(05.09.2016)

Punjab and Haryana HC has issued a notice to Punjab Chief Secretary Sarvesh Kaushal and Principal Secretary (School Education) G Vajralingam on a cont.....

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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



Declaration of Historic City of Ahmadabad as a UNESCO's World Heritage Property(10.07.2017)

It is under the dynamic and visionary leadership of the Prime Minister of India that India has been successful in securing the nomination of the "Hist.....

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DERC: Power Company Can't Bill Discoms(05.09.2016)

Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has said that Indraprastha Power Generating Company Ltd (IPGCL), which operates Rajghat power house, ca.....

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Cabinet approves New Central Sector Scheme - "Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana"(23.08.2017)

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the renaming of the new Central Sector Schem.....

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Government of India launched today the BHARAT-22 Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) managed by ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund targeting an initial amount of about Rs.8,000 Crore(14.11.2017)

The Government of India launched today the BHARAT-22 Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) managed by ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund targeting an initial amount of.....

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Mandatory Use of Public Finance Management System (PFMS) for all Central Sector Schemes Launched(27.10.2017)

The use Public Finance Management System has been made mandatory in order to ensure that, the benefits of the various Government Schemes reach to the .....

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SC Rejects Plea Seeking Directions to Appoint Teachers and Build Schools as per RTE Act(07.09.2015)

SC while rejecting a plea seeking directions to Centre and States to appoint teachers and build schools as per Right to Education Act, has said that i.....

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Court has power to direct further investigation in interest of complete and fair investigation(12.05.2017)

Present criminal misc. petition under Section 482 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Cr.P.C.) has been preferred for quashing of FIR registered as w.....

Tags : Investigation, Direction, Scope



Acceptance of installation certificate under EPCG scheme by the RAs wherein installation certificate is submitted beyond 18 months(25.10.2017)

In exercise of powers conferred under Paragraph 2.04 read with Paragraph 2.58 of FTP 2015-20, the Director General of Foreign Trade in Public interest.....

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SC Questions Govt. for its Mandate on Framing Uniform Civil Code for all Religions(13.10.2015)

SC while hearing petition challenging legal provision that compels Christian couples to wait for at least 2 years for divorce, whereas this period is .....

Tags : SC, Uniform Civil Code



Employment status of a person sought under RTI Act, can be furnished to spouse for purpose of deciding maintenance(02.08.2017)

Appellant had filed RTI application in year 2016, seeking information regarding details of EPF Account No. & EPF Account statement of wife of Appellan.....

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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



SC Dismisses PIL Seeking Direction to Call India “Bharat”(11.03.2016)

SC has observed while dismissing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking direction to the Union and States to uses Bharat instead of India, “those .....

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Cabinet approves continuation of Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme beyond 12th Plan(10.01.2018)

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval to continuation of Members of Parl.....

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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



Court cannot draw adverse inference against accused by invoking Section 106 of Evidence Act unless basic burden to prove the case is discharged by prosecution(15.01.2018)

The Appellant has assailed the judgment of conviction awarded by the Sessions Judge, for the offence punishable under Section 302 of the Indian Penal .....

Tags : Conviction, Validity, Burden, Discharge



Government launched 7.75% Savings (Taxable) Bonds, 2018 with effect from 10th January, 2018(04.01.2018)

Government has decided to launch of 7.75% Savings (Taxable) Bonds, 2018 commencing from 10th January 2018 to enable resident citizens/HUF to invest in.....

Tags : Saving bonds, Scheme, Launch



Bombay HC: Schools have Become “Money Spinning Rackets”(06.07.2016)

Bombay HC, while issuing notice to a private school in south Mumbai for expelling a minor boy from the school without according proper reasons, has ob.....

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Decrease in number of out of school children substantially(27.03.2018)

Census 2011 has reported that 8.4 crore children do not go to school in the age group of 5 - 17 years. However, under the Right of Children to Free an.....

Tags : School children, Decrease, Survey



Lakshadweep joins "UDAY" scheme; would derive an overall net benefit of Rs 8 crore through "UDAY"(28.02.2018)

The Government of India and the Union Territory of Lakshadweep signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under the Scheme Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yoja.....

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If FIR, prima facie, discloses commission of an offence, Court does not normally stop the investigation(16.02.2018)

Present petition has been filed by the Petitioners seeking issuance of writ order or direction in the nature of Certiorari quashing the impugned F.I.R.....

Tags : Offence, Disclosure, Investigation



SC to BCCI: Don’t Want to Reduce Popularity, Seek More Transparency(11.05.2016)

SC has clarified to Board Of Control For Cricket In India (BCCI) that it does not intend to reduce the popularity of the Board or hinder its growth, .....

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TRAI conducted an Open House Discussion (OHD) on Consultation Paper on "Empanelment of Auditors for Digital Addressable Systems"(18.04.2018)

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) convened an Open House Discussion (OHD) on Consultation Paper on "Empanelment of Auditors for Digital.....

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Cabinet Approves Continuation of Umbrella Scheme ‘Green Revolution- Krishonnati Yojana’(02.05.2018)

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister has approved continuation of the Umbrella Scheme, "Green Revolution – Krishon.....

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Supreme Court: Hummer Case Shows Rich Getting Egocentric and Megalomaniacs(12.10.2015)

SC has dismissed bail plea of Kerala businessman Mohammed Nisham, who was jailed for allegedly crushing to death a security guard with his Hummer SUV .....

Tags : SC , Hummer Case



It is not necessary to go into the merits of the case at the stage of framing the charge(07.08.2017)

By present revision, under Section 397 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Petitioner/State of Goa has challenged the legality of impugned order of d.....

Tags : Insult, Caste, Discharge, Legality



SC to SEBI: Sell Sahara Group’s Realty Assets(30.03.2016)

SC has asked Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to sell real estate assets belonging to Sahara Group, estimated at Rs 40,000 crore, to rais.....

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

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

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Discretion to grant bail has to be exercised judiciously and in a humane manner and compassionately(23.02.2018)

Present appeal has been filed against the judgment and order of High Court dismissing the Writ Petition filed by the Appellant. The main issue which n.....

Tags : Bail, Grant, Discretion



Delhi HC Warns Private School for Denying Admission to Disabled Child(22.09.2016)

Delhi HC has warned a Private School and said that it cannot be allowed to escape legal mandate by keeping its door closed to a disabled child under e.....

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

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

Tags : Periodical payments, Discretion, Obligation



SC Irks over Bad Loans, Wondering Why Banks Act Negligent on Such Big Defaulters(12.04.2016)

SC has irked at huge outstanding bad loans in banking system and castigated banks for failing to go after big defaulters and blamed them for only goin.....

Tags : SC , Bad Loans



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 .....

Tags : Financial support, Senior citizens, Schemes



It is a matter of discretion as to since which date increase in maintenance can be made effective from(08.08.2018)

Present is a revision under Section 397 read with Section 401 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) being aggrieved and dissatisfied by the j.....

Tags : Maintenance, Enhancement, Discretion



SC: State Should Regulate Fee in Pvt. Schools(21.09.2016)

SC, while hearing a long pending case over fee hike by private schools in Telangana, has said "State can and should constitute District Fee Regulatory.....

Tags : SC, Telangana, fees, private schools



Cabinet approves Special Remission Scheme for prisoners(18.07.2018)

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

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SC Asks Maharashtra Govt. to Fill Vacant Seats through Centralized Counseling in Medical Colleges(29.09.2016)

SC has extended deadline till October 7 for Maharashtra to complete the process of medical admissions and held that all vacant seats in Maharashtra wi.....

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Standard operating procedures for discharge of bonds executed by nominated agencies/banks under Notification No. 57/2000-Customs dated 08.05.2000(08.08.2018)

1.References have been received from the exporter associations that there is an inordinate delay in release of bonds executed by the nominated agencie.....

Tags : Bonds, Discharge, Procedure



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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Supreme Court Turns Down PILs Filed for Court-Monitored Enquiry in PDS scam(13.08.2015)

Supreme Court has rejected a bunch of PILs seeking court-monitored CBI enquiry into alleged public distribution system(PDS)scam in Chhattisgarh.

Tags : Supreme Court,PDS scam



SC Seeks Central Govt.’s Response over Implementation of OROP(11.07.2016)

SC has sought Central Government’s response on a petition related to One Rank One Pension (OROP) implementation, alleging that NDA Government led by P.....

Tags : SC, Central Government



TRAI conducted an Open House Discussion (OHD) on Consultation Paper on "Making ICT Accessible for Persons with Disabilities"(09.04.2018)

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) convened an Open House Discussion on Consultation Paper on "Making ICT Accessible for Persons with Di.....

Tags : Discussion, ICT, Accessibility



SC Confirms Kerala Govt.’s Decision to Ban Online Lottery(06.11.2015)

SC while upholding Kerala Government decision to ban online lottery, has termed gambling through lottery as a social evil destroying poor families and.....

Tags : SC , Kerala Government, Online Lottery



Discontinuation of acceptance of cash by Stock Brokers(12.07.2018)

1. Please refer to SEBI circular SEBI/MRD/SE/Cir- 33/2003/27/08 dated August 27, 2003, regarding Mode of Payment and Delivery.

2. Government.....

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Delhi HC Disposes Schools' Plea on Bus(15.01.2016)

Delhi HC has disposed of a plea challenging AAP Government's decision asking private unaided schools to lend buses to handle greater passenger burden .....

Tags : Delhi HC , AAP Government, odd-even scheme



Waiver of imprisonment in lieu of payment of additional compensation is permissible, though under exceptional circumstances(10.10.2018)

In present matter, the original complainant instituted a complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 ('Act') against the Petit.....

Tags : Liability, Discharge, Sentence, Legality



Ministry of Railways Signs Record of Discussion for India Japan Cooperation in Rail Safety(14.08.2018)

Record of Discussion (ROD) for the project on Capacity Development on Rail Safety was signed between Ministry of Railways and Japan International Coop.....

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Accused is entitled to get discharge, if there is no material on record to attract ingredients of offences alleged(29.10.2018)

The Petitioner herein has filed Petition under Section 227 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) praying to discharge him from case pending on th.....

Tags : Proceedings, Discharge, Grant



Disclosure of past record is necessary to meet pressing social need(30.07.2018)

Present appeal concerns the legality under the Human Rights Act, 1998 and the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms of an Enhan.....

Tags : Information, Disclosure, Record, Certificate



SC Issues Notice to Centre on Plea for Preventing Cruelty to Hens(29.07.2016)

SC has issued notice to Centre seeking its response in a week to a petition seeking rules to prevent cruelty to egg-laying hens in poultry farms.

Tags : SC , Centre, Hens



Departmental inquiry can continue despite acquittal of delinquent in a criminal case(18.08.2018)

The present writ petition has been filed for quashing the order issued by the District & Sessions Judge, whereby and whereunder, the Petitioner has be.....

Tags : Disciplinary proceedings, Inquiry, Legality



Cabinet approves MoU between SEBI and FSC(11.10.2017)

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval for signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Securi.....

Tags : MOU, Approval, SEBI, FSC



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



Madras High Court Orders Enquiry Against Those Who Excoriate Sitting Judge(13.08.2015)

Madras High Court has ordered police to find out people who condemned sitting judge of court by printing pamphlet in name of Tamil Nadu Private School.....

Tags : Madras High Court ,Tamil Nadu Private School Teachers and Employees Association (TNPSTEA)



RBI relaxes LTD guidelines for co-operative banks(07.07.2016)

The Reserve Bank of India relaxed guidelines for raising and redeeming Long Term (Subordinated Deposits by co-operative banks, replacing them instead .....

Tags : long term deposit, cooperative bank, disclosure



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.....

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Delhi HC Rejects Plea Against Second-Phase of Odd-Even Scheme(19.02.2016)

Delhi HC has rejected a plea seeking non-implementation of second phase of odd-even scheme, saying that it is premature.

Tags : Delhi HC, odd-even scheme



Rajiv Gandhi's Assassination Case: Convict in SC Seeks Recall of its Conviction Order(24.01.2018)

A bench comprising Justices Ranjan Gogoi and R Banumathi asked the probe agency to file its response to the application filed by convict A G Perarival.....

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Supreme Court Approves Witness Protection Scheme, 2018(05.12.2018)

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

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Govt. Reiterates Tax on Gold Monetisation Scheme(25.01.2016)

Govt. has said that interest earned on deposits under Central Government’s Gold Monetisation Scheme will not attract any tax; gain through trading or .....

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Mere Knowledge of Accused That Victim Is SC/ST Is Sufficient For Prosecution Under SC/ST Act: SC(12.12.2017)

Supreme Court has observed that after amendment of SC/ST Act carried out in 2016, mere knowledge of the accused that the person upon whom the offence .....

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Cabinet apprised of Agreement between India and Uzbekistan on Cooperation in the field of Science, Technology and Innovation(22.11.2018)

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has been apprised of an Agreement on Cooperation in the field of Science, Technolog.....

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SC Rejects Plea of AAP Activist against PM Modi on Poll Code(06.07.2016)

SC has rejected plea of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) worker accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of breaching the poll code during 2014 Lok Sabha elections .....

Tags : SC, Aam Aadmi Party



Guidelines for Liquidity Enhancement Schemes (LES) in Commodity Derivatives Contracts(26.03.2018)

1. SEBI vide its circular CIR/MRD/DP/14/2014 dated April 23, 2014, has prescribed revised guidelines for Liquidity Enhancement Schemes (LES) in Equity.....

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SC to Zee News Editors: Submit Voice Samples in Extortion Case(29.07.2016)

SC has directed Zee News Editors Sudhir Chaudhary and Samir Ahluwalia to submit their voice samples in connection with a case of alleged extortion fro.....

Tags : SC , Zee News Editors , Sudhir Chaudhary , Samir Ahluwalia , Naveen Jindal, Extortion Case



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

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

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SC Seeks Centre’s Response on Bureaucrat’s Plea in Adarsh Society Scam(17.08.2016)

Supreme Court has sought Centre’s response on a plea of Ex - Maharashtra Government official seeking to implead himself as a party in the Adarsh Socie.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Centre, Adarsh Society scam



Shri Dharmendra Pradhan hands over 100th Letter of Intent under SATAT scheme(27.02.2019)

Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas & Skill development and Entrepreneurship Shri Dharmendra Pradhan today handed over the 100th Letter of Intent (L.....

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Income Declaration Scheme, 2016 - Acceptance of Cash Over the Counter(08.09.2016)

Vide Circular DBOD.No.Leg.BC.38/09.07.005/2008-09 dated August 28, 2008, banks have been advised to ensure that their branches invariably accept cash .....

Tags : Scheme, Cash, Acceptance, Counter



MoU between Environment Ministry and University of British Columbia on forestry science(20.02.2019)

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed today between Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) and University of British Co.....

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Discontinuation of physical copy of Advanced/EPCG Authorisation - Procurement from SEZs(11.03.2019)

It has come to the notice of this Directorate that procurement from SEZs has been adversely affected due to the discontinuation of TRA facility for au.....

Tags : EPCG Authorisation, Physical copy, Discontinuation



Kerala High Court Denies to Grant Immediate Stay on Vigilance Court Order in Bar Bribery Scam(09.11.2015)

Kerala HC has denied to grant an immediate stay on a Vigilance court order directing further inquiry against state Finance Minister K M Mani in bar br.....

Tags : Kerala HC, K M Mani , bar bribery scam



In absence of any third party interest, nothing else is required to be established before the court is compelled to make a declaration relating to confiscation(28.03.2019)

In present action, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) seeks a declaration that particular property of the Plaintiffs has been confiscated, give.....

Tags : Application, Declaration, Confiscation



Delhi HC Quashes Quota for Bureaucrats’ Children in Sanskriti School(09.11.2015)

Delhi HC while referring to the " Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb" to underscore need to have an inclusive primary education system where students from diverse b.....

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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.....

Tags : Imports, Maize, TRQ Scheme



SC: Aadhaar Card May Be Used Voluntarily For Social Schemes(15.10.2015)

SC while providing relief to the government which has been trying to persuade the Supreme Court to extend Aadhaar's uses, has said that Aadhaar Card m.....

Tags : SC, Aadhaar Card



SC Grants Six Months to Implement Farmers’ Schemes(07.07.2017)

Supreme Court has granted six months for implementing various Central government schemes to cover about 50 per cent of farmers.

Tags : Supreme Court, Farmers’ Schemes



Gravity alone cannot be decisive ground to deny bail, rather competing factors are required to be balanced by Court while exercising its discretion(08.03.2019)

Bail Petitioner has approached present Court in the instant proceedings filed under Section 439 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC), praying th.....

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Subsequent sentence can be directed to run concurrently with previous one in a case where prosecution is based on single transaction, even if, different complaints in relation thereto have been filed(28.10.2016)

Instant appeals called in question judgment passed by High Court of Delhi in Criminal Revision Petition, sustaining conviction of Appellant under Sect.....

Tags : Discretion, Sentence, Concurrent



Appeal may be dismissed when issues are of such a nature that, decision sought will have no practical effect or result(20.05.2019)

In present appeal, counsel were at the outset of the hearing, asked to address the Court on the preliminary question whether the Full Court’s order mu.....

Tags : Rescission order, Grant, Legality



SC Seeks Shahabuddin’s Reply over Plea Seeking Cancellation of Bail(19.09.2016)

SC has sought a reply from RJD leader Mohd Shahabuddin on petitions seeking cancellation of his bail in a murder case.

Tags : SC , Shahabuddin



Delhi High Court to Centre: Prescribe Norms for Appointment of UPSC Chairman, Members(08.08.2017)

Delhi High Court has directed Centre to examine necessity of laying down guidelines for appointment of Chairman and Members of Union Public Service Co.....

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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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SC to Gujarat Govt.: Make Functional Cooperative Tribunal(05.01.2016)

SC has directed Gujarat Govt. to make functional Gujarat State Cooperative Tribunal by filling up the vacant posts including that of judicial members......

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Authorities are entitled to claim exemption when disclosure of information risks possibility of its misuse(15.05.2019)

In facts of the present case, the Appellant filed an application under the Right to Information Act, 2005 (RTI Act) before the Central Public Informat.....

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SC: In National Interest, Scrap Quota in Higher Education Institutions(28.10.2015)

SC while dealing with issue of reservation in super-specialty courses in medical institutions, has said that there should really be no reservation in.....

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News18 Daybreak | SC Verdict on Nirbhaya Rapists, Mumbai Rains and Other Stories You May Have Missed(10.07.2018)

Get a fresh dose of the news that matters, delivered directly to your inbox, every morning. The perfect way, to get you started and informed, for the .....

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There is no bar or prohibition on payment of equal pay despite difference as regards duties and responsibilities but it depends upon wisdom of State Government(02.04.2019)

By the instant writ petition, the Petitioners have prayed for issuing a writ of mandamus to maintain a parity of pay between the AYUSH doctors and the.....

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SC to Centre: Don’t Allow People to Incite Violence in Kashmir Valley(29.08.2016)

SC has said that nobody can be allowed to flare up tempers or incite violence in the Kashmir Valley and added that those acting against the interest o.....

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Mere repeated representations will not revive cause of action and cannot be a valid ground for present Court to overlook delay(10.04.2019)

The Petitioner has approached present Court seeking a direction to consider and promote him from the Post of Inspector (GD) to Subedar Major and then .....

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

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

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Madras HC: Injury Need Not be Physical Always(01.08.2016)

Madras HC, while clarifying that injury doesn’t always need to be physical, has held that parents of a minor girl who was allegedly abducted and marri.....

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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.....

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SC Put Hold on Disciplinary Proceedings Initiated by Kerala Government Against a Bureaucrat(19.01.2016)

SC has put on hold disciplinary proceedings initiated by Kerala Government against a bureaucrat who had praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a news.....

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'No Such Restrictions Even in Mughal Era': Ujjain BJP MP Vows to Defy SC Ruling on Firecrackers(24.10.2018)

In a social media post, Chintamani Malviya said time limit could not be set on festivals and he was ready to go to jail to uphold his traditions.

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Rehabilitation of Bonded Labour(10.07.2019)

The Government of India has implemented a Central Sector Scheme for Rehabilitation of Bonded Labourer, 2016 for providing rehabilitation assistance to.....

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Bombay High Court to Hear CBI Appeal Against Acquittal in Scarlett Death Case(20.11.2017)

Bombay High Court has passed an order to hear the CBI's appeal challenging the Goa children court's order which acquitted the two accused in the myste.....

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If new commercial commodities emerge out of goods already taxed earlier, new commercial commodity is liable to sales tax(02.07.2019)

Present civil appeal arises out of the judgment of the High Court dismissing the writ petition and upholding the validity of Rule 6(4)(m)(i) of the Ka.....

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Delhi HC to Sanskriti School: You Can’t Keep Admission Process Pending Indefinitely(19.01.2016)

Delhi High Court has told Sanskriti School that it cannot keep its admission process pending indefinitely on ground that its plea against quashing of .....

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Sabarimala Temple Board to Fine-Tune Legal Stand Today as SC Set to Announce Key Date(23.10.2018)

With the Lord Ayyappa temple in Sabarimala closed for a month, the action now shifts to the Supreme Court where several review petitions have been fil.....

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Witness Protection Scheme(10.07.2019)

Witness Protection Scheme, 2018 provides for protection of witnesses based on the threat assessment and protection measures inter alia include protect.....

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SC Seeks Response from Maharashtra over Dance Bars(24.02.2016)

SC has sought reply from Maharashtra Police on objections raised against its various conditions, like videographing entire dance performance and segre.....

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1993 Mumbai Blasts: SC Seeks Maharashtra Govt's Reply on Abu Salem's Plea(29.01.2018)

Abu Salem, who was extradited from Portugal in 2005, was awarded life term in the case by a designated TADA court in Mumbai in September last year.

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Anticipatory bail cannot be granted in economic offence cases as it hampers effective investigation(05.09.2019)

Present appeal relates to the alleged irregularities in Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance given to the INX Media for receiving forei.....

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Allahabad HC Upholds Convictions in Noida Land Plot Scam(25.02.2016)

Allahabad HC has upheld Ex- Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary Neera Yadav and IAS officer Rajeev Kumar's conviction in a scam related to plots of land in .....

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CBI Should Not File SLP Before SC in Bofors Case: Attorney General K K Venugopal(29.01.2018)

In a recent letter to the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), K K Venugopal Venguopal has said the investigating agency(CBI) should present i.....

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Discharge proceeded without reference to Invalidating Medical Board cannot be sustained(02.09.2019)

The Appellant was enrolled in the Army as a Washerman. He was discharged from service on medical grounds on August 31, 1993. Appellant, aggrieved agai.....

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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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Artists Unclear About the SC Order Mandating Licence for Restaurants with Live Bands(29.01.2018)

Supreme Court while dismissing a petition filed by an association of hotel owners from Karnataka on Thursday upheld a 2005 Bengaluru police order requ.....

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Government Launches Updated Credit Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme in MSME Sector(05.09.2019)

The Central Government has launched an updated Credit linked Capital Subsidy Scheme in order to allow micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) acce.....

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Bombay HC Seeks State’s Reply Over Delay in Deciding Eligibility for Victim Welfare Scheme(17.01.2017)

Bombay High Court has asked State Government to explain delay in deciding whether benefits of its rehabilitation schemes meant for survivors of rape a.....

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Singled Out by ‘Rebel’ SC Judges, ‘Junior’ Justice Mishra Makes Resentment Evident in Court No. 10(31.01.2018)

On one occasion, the judge told a senior advocate that if he was of the view that it was a very important case, he should also be prepared for a decis.....

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Eligibility Criteria for availing of DPD Scheme by Importers(05.09.2019)

1. CBIC has taken various steps which have had the impact of reducing the dwell time as well as bringing down the logistics cost of EXIM clearances. O.....

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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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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 .....

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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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SC: Relief of Specific Performance can be Declined for Non Performance of Essential Promise(12.09.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that a vendee who does not perform one of the essential promises in a contract is not entitled to the discretionary relief .....

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Delhi HC to Delhi Govt.: Consider Plea to Bring Back Odd-Even Plan(28.01.2016)

Delhi HC has asked Government to treat as representation a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking to reintroduce odd-even scheme in Delhi through aw.....

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Curious Case of Thomas Chandy's Lawyer Not Wanting to Appear before a Particular SC Bench(15.12.2017)

Making the unique request, Thomas Chandy said that his appeal against the Kerala High Court order had been settled by senior lawyer Vivek Tankha, who .....

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Sabka Vishwas - Legacy Dispute Resolution Scheme notified(22.08.2019)

In the Union Budget 2019-20, the Hon'ble Finance Minister announced the Sabka Vishwas-Legacy Dispute Resolution Scheme, 2019. The Scheme has now been .....

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Advocate Who Was Fined Rs 50,000 for Frivolous PIL Now Moves SC Against Govt's Snooping Order(25.12.2018)

According to the government's notification, 10 Central probe and snoop agencies are now empowered under the Information Technology (IT) Act for comput.....

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Acquittal by a Criminal Court does not preclude a Departmental Inquiry against delinquent officer(16.09.2019)

The judgment of the High Court by which the order of dismissal of Respondent No. 1 from the service was set aside is the subject matter of this Appeal.....

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Delhi High Court Seeks Government’s Reply to PIL on Boy's Death in School(12.08.2015)

Delhi High Court has asked City Government to explain how a 16-year-old boy died after sustaining injuries while playing at his school.

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Delhi HC: Can’t Pass Blanket Stay Order on Fine on Escorts Hospital(11.07.2016)

Delhi HC has said it cannot pass "blanket stay order" on AAP Government's decision asking Fortis Escorts Heart Institute in Delhi to deposit over Rs. .....

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SC: Form Panel to Look Into Pensioner Medical Claim Under CGHS(16.04.2018)

Supreme Court has asked Health and Family Welfare Ministry to “expeditiously” set up a high-powered committee to deal with medical reimbursement claim.....

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TRAI releases Scheme for Registration of Consumer Organisations(30.10.2019)

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) today released Scheme for Registration of Consumer Organisations. One of the important objectives of TRAI.....

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Karnataka HC Convicts 5 to Life Imprisonment in 2005 IISc Terror Attack(11.05.2016)

Karnataka HC has convicted five persons to life imprisonment in Dec 28, 2005, terror attack at Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru.

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Schemes of Arrangement by Listed Entities and (ii) Relaxation under Sub-rule (7) of Rule 19 of the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Rules, 1957(23.03.2017)

This is with reference to SEBI Circular No.CFD/DIL3/CIR/2017/21 dated March 10, 2017 on the captioned subject. Para 8 of the aforesaid circular provid.....

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Medical Devices under the Jurisdiction of CDSCO(19.11.2019)

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare regulates the safety, efficacy and quality of .....

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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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CBIC and Customs launches scheme to attract investment(15.10.2019)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has launched a revamped programme to attract investments into India and strengthen Make in India initiativ.....

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Courts Can’t Sit As An Appellate Authority To Examine UPSC Selection Committee Recommendations: SC(16.04.2018)

SC while observing that courts cannot sit as an appellate authority or umpire to examine the recommendations of Selection Committee of UPSC has said t.....

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Disclosure of divergence in the asset classification and provisioning by banks(31.10.2019)

1. Under Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ('SEBI LODR Regulations') a listed entity shall dis.....

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Supreme Court: State Govt. Can Take Over Private Schools(20.02.2018)

Supreme Court has held that state decision to run Primary schools which were decided to be closed by their respective management was in public interes.....

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Concession given by State Counsel before Tribunal contrary to statutory rules is not binding as there cannot be any estoppel against law(26.09.2019)

The challenge in the present appeal is to an order passed by the High Court whereby, the writ petition filed by the Appellant challenging the order pa.....

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal Filed by Union Government Draging Armymen Into it(13.08.2015)

Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal filed by Union Government against an order of Delhi HC granting benefit to civilian employees in Army under Assu.....

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SC Orders AMU to File Reply to Centre’s Affidavit over Minority Tag(12.07.2016)

SC has granted four weeks to Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) to file its response on Centre's affidavit seeking withdrawal of appeal filed by UPA Gove.....

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Central Government rescinds Notification No. 8/2017-Union Territory Tax (Rate), dated the 28th June, 2017 MANU/GSUT/0014/2017 under Union Territory Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017(29.01.2019)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 8 of the Union Territory Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (14 of 2017), the Central .....

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Delhi High Court: Maximum Autonomy Should be Given to Private Unaided Schools(06.11.2019)

Delhi High Court has reiterated the position of law that maximum autonomy should be given in the administration of private unaided institutions as pre.....

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Supreme Court Seeks Response from Centre on SSC Paper Leak(13.03.2018)

Supreme Court has asked the Centre to respond to a plea seeking a probe into the alleged leak of Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Tier II Exam 2017 condu.....

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Word uttered in fit of anger or emotion without intending consequences to actually follow cannot be said to be instigation(18.10.2019)

Present appeal is preferred by the State of West Bengal through Principal Secretary, Home Department, aggrieved by the judgment passed by the High Cou.....

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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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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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Draft Regulations to address informal broadcast agreements(03.11.2015)

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has released draft Telecommunication (Broadcasting and Cable Services) Interconnection (Digital Addressable .....

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Disclosure in the "Notes to Accounts" to the Financial Statements - Divergence in the asset classification and provisioning(01.04.2019)

Please refer to our circular DBR.BP.BC.No.63/21.04.018/2016-17 dated April 18, 2017, on the captioned subject, requiring disclosures by banks where di.....

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Parents Should Send Children to School by Bus: Bombay High Court(16.03.2018)

Bombay High Court, while observing that parking in a city like Mumbai should be treated as social interest rather than commercial, has suggested the M.....

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Punishment which is grossly in excess to allegations remains open for interference under scope of judicial review(21.10.2019)

In present case, departmental proceedings initiated against Appellant for which he was served a memorandum under Rule 14 of Central Civil Services (cl.....

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Union Home Minister reviews FCRA and e-Visa schemes(08.03.2018)

Union Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh here today reviewed the progress of schemes being implemented by the Foreigners Division of MHA with a view to .....

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Cabinet approves proposal for Agreement on Science and Technology Cooperation between India and the United States of America(23.10.2019)

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the proposal for Agreement on Science and Technology Cooperation between India .....

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SC Says, Breach of Trust Not Connected with Official Duty(30.06.2016)

SC has said that a public servant accused of criminal breach of trust cannot claim protection of lack of sanction for prosecution as the offence is no.....

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Supreme Court Refers Plea for National Court of Appeals to Constitution Bench(13.07.2016)

SC has referred to the Constitution Bench a plea seeking setting up of National Court of Appeal with regional benches in major cities for deciding cas.....

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You're Hell Bent on Destroying NRC: SC Fumes at Centre for ‘Not Cooperating at All’ in the Process(05.02.2019)

The Supreme Court said it would contemplate summoning the Union Home Secretary for an explanation over not cooperating in the NRC work.

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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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Cabinet Relaxes Fiscal Rules for Some States(07.04.2016)

Union Cabinet, while formally signing off on the recommendations of the 14th Finance Commission (FFC), has allowed conforming states to relax the exis.....

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CBIC and Customs launches scheme to attract investment(15.10.2019)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has launched a revamped programme to attract investments into India and strengthen Make in India initiativ.....

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SC Slams Tamil Nadu Builders over Failure to Comply with NGT Order(25.01.2016)

SC has ordered Centre to bring out comprehensive chart on status of environmental clearance and building projects of 7 builders from Tamil Nadu. The c.....

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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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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.....

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Income Tax Department revised Income Tax Informants Reward Scheme(01.06.2018)

In order to encourage people’s participation to unearth black money and reduce tax evasion, a new reward scheme titled “Income Tax Informants Reward S.....

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System-driven Disclosures in Securities Market(21.12.2016)

1. SEBI, vide circular dated December 01, 2015, had introduced the system-driven disclosures in securities market detailing the procedure to be adopte.....

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Delhi HC Directs Social Media Platforms to Remove Weblinks of Offending Article Against Judge(21.11.2018)

Delhi High Court has directed two social media platforms to block the weblinks of an offending article levelling scandalous allegations against a high.....

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SC Pulls Up Google, Yahoo Over Hosting Pre-Natal Sex Determination Sites(05.07.2016)

SC has pulled up Google, Microsoft and Yahoo for showing sex determination contents on its websites and called on the Centre to come up with a memoran.....

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Enhancement of value based upon weekly average price is held as bad in law(18.04.2017)

In facts of present case, Appellant filed Bill of Entry for import of rough marble blocks imported from Turkey along with other relevant documents. A.....

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P&H High Court Notices Haryana Govt Over Alleged Scam in Pensions Distribution(19.01.2017)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued notice to Haryana Government on a plea seeking FIR in an alleged scam in pensions distributed under social we.....

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High Court in a revision can examine only when factual aspects are mixed with legal aspects(26.11.2018)

The revision Petitioner herein is the 4th accused was an Assistant Engineer of the Kerala Water Authority ('the KWA') from 1994 to 1997. He and other .....

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Social security scheme for artisans(27.12.2017)

Khadi artisans are self-employed artisans of the Khadi and Village Industry (V.I.) Institutions. To protect the interest of artisans, Khadi and Villag.....

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Employee sent on deputation to a foreign service is to be paid higher pay scale then what the employees were getting in parent department(05.02.2019)

The Appellant Corporation has preferred the present Appeals against judgment passed by the High Court by which the Division Bench has allowed the said.....

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SC Grants Relief to Lanco Infratech(19.10.2015)

SC while providing relief Lanco Infratech, has directed Andhra Pradesh Power Utilities to refund about Rs 175 crore of Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) col.....

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Benefit of Focus Product Scheme to HS Code 8481-FTP 2009-14(07.06.2018)

Kind attention is invited to this Directorate Trade Notice No. 11/2015 dated 14th December 2015 vide which this Directorate had clarified on availabil.....

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SC: Candidate not Stopped from Challenging Selection Process when Misconstruction of Rules is Alleged(18.12.2019)

Supreme Court has ruled that a candidate will not be stopped from challenging a selection process on the ground of having participated in it when ther.....

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SC Directs Inquiry into Wife-Swap by Naval Officers(13.05.2016)

SC has ordered Kerala Government to set up a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe allegations of a Navy officer's estranged wife that her husband.....

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We Can Resolve Ram Temple Issue in 24 Hours, Says Yogi Adityanath Ahead of SC Hearing(26.01.2019)

The Chief Minister also claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will win more seats in Uttar Pradesh in the coming Lok Sabha elections than it d.....

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

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

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Supreme Court Orders Relief to Widow of ‘Schizophrenic’ Army Personnel(27.02.2017)

Supreme Court, while giving relief to widow of a ‘schizophrenic’ Army personnel, has ordered to pay disability pension to her and other substituted le.....

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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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Interest Subvention Scheme for Short Term Crop Loans during the year 2016-17(26.12.2016)

As you are aware the Government of India (GoI) has been implementing the Interest Subvention Scheme (the Scheme) since 2006-07. In terms of the extant.....

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Over 300 Arrested, 550 Cases Registered on Diwali Night for Violating SC Order(08.11.2018)

Police also seized 2,776 kgs of firecrackers from various parts of the city on Diwali. A total of 87 people were arrested and 72 cases registered in c.....

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Trustees are not empowered to adopt an index other than RPI unless RPI had been discontinued as an officially published index and replaced(07.11.2018)

Present appeal raises a question of interpretation of a clause in a pension scheme trust deed which defines the phrase “Retail Prices Index” and which.....

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SC: Give Bail to Repetitive Offenders Cautiously(05.10.2015)

Supreme Court has held that habitual offenders could be a nuisance, terror to society and asked courts to be cautious in granting bail to such individ.....

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#Noida Land Allotment Scam: Supreme Court Upholds Conviction of Former UP Chief Secretary(03.08.2017)

Supreme Court has upheld conviction of former UP Chief Secretary Neera Yadav and former IAS officer Rajiv Kumar in Noida land allotment scam that took.....

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Information is liable to be disclosed when larger public interest of the employees is involved(18.04.2019)

The Appellant vide his RTI application sought information regarding Cambata Aviation Pvt. Ltd., certified copy of the balance sheet and P/L Account fo.....

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SC to Adarsh Society: Can You Pay for Upkeeping(30.08.2016)

SC has asked Adarsh Cooperative Housing Society to consider bearing maintenance expenses of the 28-storey scam-tainted building.

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SC to Amity: Was Student Harassed?(06.09.2016)

SC, while observing that there was “an element of suspicion“ in suicide of Amity Law School (ALS) student Sushant Rohilla allegedly after being denied.....

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Facebook Changes DP, Google Homepage Puts up 'Rainbow Flag' After SC Decriminalised Gay Sex(07.09.2018)

The rainbow flag, commonly known as the gay pride flag or LGBT pride flag, is a symbol of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) pride and LGBT.....

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No specific exemption is codified which allowed non-disclosure of information on basis that the matter on which information is sought is sub-judice(30.05.2019)

In facts of present case, the CPIO, vide its letter stated that as per the advice of the CVC, a prosecution sanction order issued against the Appellan.....

Tags : Information, Disclosure, Exemption



SC to CBI: Take Over all Vyapam Cases, Whatever Their Stage Is(14.09.2015)

Supreme Court has denied to acknowledge CBI's plea to distinguish between cases which were under inquiry and those pending trial in courts. The court .....

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SC Raps T.N., Karnataka over Allowing Cauvery Protests(16.09.2016)

SC has rapped Karnataka and Tamil Nadu Governments for allowing bandhs, agitations to challenge its order passed in public interest to share Cauvery w.....

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Chit foreman authorized to recover amount of future subscription from defaulting subscriber(06.11.2019)

The issue which has arisen for consideration in the present Civil Appeal is with respect to the jural relationship between a chit fund entity and the .....

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Supreme Court must not give leave to appeal on an interlocutory matter unless it is in interests of justice to have proposed appeal heard and determined before trial(11.04.2017)

Applicant is registered tax agent in respect of 15 companies having their registered offices in New Zealand. In 2014, Commissioner of Inland Revenue r.....

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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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Implement Quota in Promotion to SC, ST Employees, Centre Tells Departments, States(16.06.2018)

The apex court had on June 5 allowed the Centre to go ahead with reservation in promotion for employees belonging to the SC and ST category in “acco.....

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Parliament passes International Financial Services Centre Authority Bill, 2019 to regulate IFSCs(11.12.2019)

International Financial Services Centre Authority Bill, 2019 passed in winter session of Parliament to set up an authority for regulating the financia.....

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If an issue stood decided, the benefit thereof must be given to similarly placed persons(31.08.2017)

The present petition has been filed by the Petitioner with prayers for issuance of writ of Mandamus directing the Respondent to allow the Time Bound P.....

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Financial settlements between spouses reopened for non-disclosure of assets(14.10.2015)

The United Kingdom Supreme Court considered the effects of material non-disclosure at financial settlement between husband and wife on divorce in

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India Needs to Take a Cue from Bangladesh on Speeding up Criminal Cases: SC Seeks Centre's Reply(13.06.2018)

“We direct Union of India, through Ministry of Law and Justice to apprise this Court of the status of such consideration,” stated the court in a r.....

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Cabinet Approves "Partial Credit Guarantee Scheme"(11.12.2019)

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister has given its approval to the "Partial Credit Guarantee Scheme", set to be offered by the Government .....

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2G Scam Case: SC Dismisses Kanimozhi Karunanidhi Plea But Allows her to Move High Court(04.11.2015)

Supreme Court while dismissing Kanimozhi Karunanidhi's plea for quashing charges against her in an alleged bribe-turned-corporate loan case, has allow.....

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Keep Religion Out of Section 377 Debate, Centre Urges SC During Hearing on Gay Sex Law(13.07.2018)

Tushar Mehta reiterated that he has already clarified the stand of the Central government that the decision on Section 377 is to be left to the wisdom.....

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India and Finland ink MoU to enhance bilateral defence cooperation(15.01.2020)

Defence Secretary, Dr. Ajay Kumar and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence of Finland Mr. Jukka Juusti signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) .....

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Nagaland, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu sign MoU with Government of India under UDAY Scheme 27 States and 4 UTs have joined UDAY till date(20.11.2017)

On the 2nd Anniversary of Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana (UDAY) today, the Government of India signed four Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under the .....

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Supreme Court Upholds Jail Term of Om Prakash Chautala, Son Ajay in Teachers’ Recruitment Scam(04.08.2015)

Supreme Court has upheld the 10 years’ jail terms of former Haryana Chief Minister Om Prakash Chautala and his son Ajay Chautala in the Teachers’ Recr.....

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Government to Amend EPF Scheme, 1952 to Enable EPF Members to Withdraw upto 90 Percent Fund for Purchase of House(16.03.2017)

The Government has taken a decision for modification in the Employees' Provident Funds (EPF) Scheme, 1952 to add a new paragraph 68 BD under which a m.....

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Delhi HC Orders Review After Discrepancies in Judicial Exam(01.02.2019)

Delhi High Court has ordered a drawing up of fresh results of preliminary examination for Delhi Judicial Service (DJS) after it found discrepancies in.....

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SC Says Vehicle Overloading Cant be Sole Ground to Deny Insurance(11.01.2016)

SC has ruled that overloading of vehicle cannot be sole ground for insurance company to reject claims for damages caused to vehicle in a road accident.....

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Mere different view on same facts would not entitle committee dealing with subsequent caste claim to reject it(09.03.2020)

By present petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, 1950 the Petitioner seeks to challenge the order passed by Respondent no. 2 commit.....

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News18 Daybreak | SC Relief for Arrested Activists, RBI's DeMo Report and Other Stories You May Have Missed(30.08.2018)

Get a fresh dose of the news that matters, delivered directly to your inbox, every morning. The perfect way, to get you started and informed, for the .....

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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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SC: New Vice-Chancellors can Stay(30.08.2016)

SC, while providing relief to Telangana Government, has allowed all the eight newly-appointed Vice Chancellors in the State to continue in their posts.....

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SC Asks Dadlani to Get FIR Quashed by HC(08.09.2016)

SC has denied to protect music composer Vishal Dadlani from arrest for a tweet mocking Digambar Jain guru Tarun Sagar, who delivered a lecture in the .....

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Happy Feet! Delhi Hotel Staff Dance Up a Storm After SC Verdict on Section 377 | Watch(07.09.2018)

LGBT rights activist Keshav Suri owned The Lalit hotel breaks out in celebration after SC scraps Section 377.

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Relaxation in adherence to prescribed timelines issued by SEBI due to Covid 19(13.04.2020)

1. In wake of the current nationwide lock down of 21 days as directed by Government of India due to issue of Covid-19, a need has been felt to extend .....

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SC Forms Bench to Decide on Aadhaar Scheme 's Constitutionality(09.10.2015)

Supreme Court has agreed with Centre's plea to decide Constitutional validity of Aadhaar scheme at the earliest and set up a Constitution bench to hea.....

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SC Dismisses Review Petition of Death Row Convict in Rape & Murder Case(05.10.2016)

SC has dismissed plea of a death row convict seeking review of his sentence in a rape-cum-murder case saying he was a "menace" and has become "threat .....

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Put on Record EC Orders That Gave Clean Chit to Modi, Shah: SC to Cong MP Who Alleged Poll Violations(06.05.2019)

Congress MP Sushmita Dev had claimed that Election Commission passed unreasoned orders and dismissed the complaints on violations by the Narnedra Modi.....

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LLP settlement Scheme, 2020(04.03.2020)

1. It has been almost over a decade since LLP Act came into being. The Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) is viewed as an alternative corporate busin.....

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SC Quashes Pansare’s Plea(13.05.2016)

SC has quashed petition of activist-academic Megha Pansare seeking a stay in framing of charges against the prime accused, Sameer Gaikwad, an activist.....

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Centre Should Take Initiative on Ram Temple Issue, Says Ramdev as SC Delays Hearing(28.01.2019)

A new five-judge bench headed by CJI Gogoi was was scheduled to hear the Ram temple case on January 29.

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

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

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Finance Ministry: No Audit for Turnover of Up to Rs 2 Crore if Opted Presumptive Taxation Scheme(21.06.2016)

Finance Ministry has said that small businesses with a total turnover of up to Rs 2 crore will not be required to get their accounts audited if they o.....

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Setting up of IFSC Banking Units (IBUs) - Permissible activities(21.01.2020)

This is with reference to RBI circular DBR.IBD.BC.14570/23.13.004/2014-15 dated April 01, 2015, as modified from time to time, setting out RBI directi.....

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Delhi HC: Private Schools on DDA Land Need Prior Government Sanction to Fee Hikes(20.01.2016)

Delhi High Court has ruled that private unaided schools on land allotted by DDA have to take prior government sanction before hiking fees, while sayin.....

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‘No Compromise with People’s Health’: SC Bans Sale, Registration of BS-IV Vehicles From April 1, 2020(24.10.2018)

Bharat stage emission norms are standards instituted by the government to regulate output of air pollutants from motor vehicles. The BS IV norms have .....

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Application under Section 438 of Cr. PC is maintainable, even if, a person has been declared as proclaimed offender(12.05.2020)

Present is first bail application preferred by the Applicant under Section 438 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) wherein he is apprehending h.....

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Madras HC Directs Minority Schools to Conduct Refresher Courses for Teachers(06.12.2016)

Madras High Court has directed Government Aided & Unaided Minority Schools to take into consideration the interest and welfare of students studying in.....

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Review of Agricultural Income Insurance and Social Security Scheme(17.03.2020)

Government has implemented an income assurance scheme for the land owning farmers, namely, the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN). Under the.....

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SC Issues Contempt Notice over Allowing Demolition of Ambedkar Sthal-Bhagidhari Bhawan Boundary Wall(01.02.2016)

SC has issued contempt notices to UP Chief Secretary and Principal Secretary of Urban Planning Department for allegedly violating its orders by allowi.....

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No Action Against Those Still Having Old Notes, Says Centre; SC Refers Pleas to Constitution Bench(18.12.2017)

A bench comprising Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices AM Khanwilkar and DY Chandrachud said the Constitution Bench would deal with the individual .....

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Courts should not interfere with a transfer order made in public interest unless the same is in violation of any mandatory statutory rule(23.06.2020)

The Petitioner is aggrieved by her transfer from the Thrissur Regional Centre to Tirur Campus of the first Respondent. The Petitioner challenges Exhib.....

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Madras HC: CBSE Schools Need Not File Self Declaration Forms(26.02.2016)

Madras HC has restrained School Education Department from insisting that CBSE schools should submit self declaration form, in accordance with amendmen.....

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‘Enough is Enough’: SC Irked Over Tardy Recruitment Process to Fill Up Vacancies in Lower Courts(16.11.2018)

On Thursday, it took stock of the situation in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Delhi and the North-Eastern states.

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TRAI launched a Channel Selector App which will facilitate subscribers to view their TV subscription and modify the same(25.06.2020)

TRAI, in March 2017, notified the 'New Regulatory Framework' for Broadcasting and Cable services. The new framework came into effect on 29th December .....

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Attempt Was Made to Influence Me, Reveals SC Judge Justice Indira Banerjee(01.09.2018)

Justice Banerjee said an effort was made to influence her in a case related to Hotel Royal Plaza, hinting that somebody had telephoned her for the sam.....

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Ministry of Corporate Affairs unveils companies fresh start scheme(30.03.2020)

Ministry of Corporate Affairs has introduced the Companies Fresh Start Scheme and modified the Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) Settlement Scheme t.....

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SC Issues Notice to Kerala Govt. and Vizhinjam over Construction of Port in Vizhinjam(17.12.2015)

SC has issued notices to Kerala Govt. and Vizhinjam International Seaport Ltd, on a plea seeking to stop construction of a deep sea port in Vizhinjam,.....

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Will Ayodhya Verdict Come Before 2019 Polls? SC Ruling on Mosques Gives Hope to BJP, RSS Leaders(27.09.2018)

The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to refer to a five-judge Constitution bench the issue of reconsideration of the observations in its 1994 judgme.....

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Promoters are obliged under MOFA to make true and full disclosure of a sanctioned layout plan(25.01.2019)

The case of the Plaintiff was that after having disclosed a sanctioned layout containing 15 buildings and open and amenity spaces including Recreation.....

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RBI dispels rumour on non-acceptance of scribbled-on currency(14.12.2015)

The Reserve Bank of India issued a clarificatory statement to dispel rumours in social media that banks will not accept currency notes which have been.....

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Owaisi Trains Gun on Triple Talaq Law After SC Strikes Down Adultery as a Crime(27.09.2018)

In a series of tweets, shortly after the verdict was announced, Owaisi argued that even though Section 377 (that dealt with criminalisation of homosex.....

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Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme of the Government of India (GoI)-Procedural Guidelines - Consolidated(13.04.2020)

1. The Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) Scheme was first launched by Government of India (GOI) on October 30, 2015. So far 37 tranches of the Sovereign Gold .....

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SC Asks Madhya Pradesh to Defreeze NTPC’s Bank Accounts(09.02.2016)

SC has asked MP Government to defreeze NTPC’s bank accounts and withdraw its notice to cancel registration of its 4,760-megawatt (MW) Vindhyachal Supe.....

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Amrapali CFO Gets Rs 2 Crore Income Tax Cleared, Gifted Luxury Car Worth Rs 43 Lakh, SC Told(01.11.2018)

The top court was told that the Amrapali Group has even given a luxury car worth Rs 43 lakh to its CFO Chander Wadhwa.

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Increase in duration of validity of MEIS/SEIS scrips and relaxation in last dates for filling applications under MEIS/SEIS(01.06.2020)

1. In exercise of powers conferred under paragraph 1.03 of the Foreign Trade Policy (2015-2020), the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes th.....

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SC Seeks Details of Actions Taken by States on Misuse of Forest Land(01.02.2016)

SC has sought details of action taken by States against those who wrongly claimed forest land as traditional forest dwellers under a 2006 Act amid cla.....

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Damages in Road Accident Deaths Cut, SC Says New Sums More Reasonable(18.12.2017)

Cumulatively, a five-judge Constitution Bench has reduced the compensation by Rs 1.55 lakh that could be paid to the family of a person killed in a ro.....

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Special liquidity scheme for NBFCs/HFCs(01.07.2020)

1. The Government of India has approved a scheme to improve the liquidity position of NBFCs/HFCs through a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to avoid any .....

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SC Dismisses UP Govt’s Plea to Defer Hearing over Lokayukta Appointment(20.01.2016)

SC has dismissed Uttar Pradesh Government’s plea to defer hearing on a plea challenging appointment of Justice (retd) Virendra Singh as Lokayukta, say.....

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News18 Daybreak | SC Permits 'Green Crackers' this Diwali, CBI Battle Reaches Court, and Other Stories You May Have Missed(24.10.2018)

Get a fresh dose of the news that matters delivered directly to your inbox, every morning. The perfect way to get you started and informed for the day.....

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Sabka Vishwas (legacy Dispute Resolution) Scheme (Amendment) Rules, 2020(14.05.2020)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) and (2) of section 132 of the Finance (No. 2) Act, 2019 (23 of 2019), the Central Government he.....

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SC Pulls Up States for Not Implementing MGNREGA and Other Schemes(01.02.2016)

SC has pulled up certain States for not implementing welfare legislation National Food Security Act, saying that why a state like Gujarat is not imple.....

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Court Refuses Bail to Chhagan Bhujbal, Nephew Sameer Bhujbal(18.12.2017)

Bail applications of Bhujbals were pending at that time. After the SC ruling, the court here heard the arguments afresh.

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

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

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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.....

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Migrant Not to be Recognised as Scheduled Caste of Migrant State: Supreme Court(16.11.2018)

Supreme Court has reiterated that merely because in the migrant state the same caste is recognised as Scheduled Caste, the migrant cannot be recognise.....

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Government Schemes for MSMEs and NBFCs creating significant impact - Sanctions under Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) cross Rs. 79,000 crore(23.06.2020)

The interventions by Government for MSMEs, have been gaining rapid traction. Under the Emergency Credit Line backed by a Government guarantee, Banks f.....

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SC Extends Stay on Gujarat HC’s Order over 10% EWS Quota(30.08.2016)

SC has extended its stay on a Gujarat High Court order in which the latter quashed a State Government’s ordinance for 10 per cent quota for economical.....

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

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

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SC Extends Teesta’s and Her Husband’s Bail Till April 28(10.03.2016)

SC has extended, till April 28, interim bail granted to social activists Teesta Setalvad and her husband Javed Anand in alleged misuse of funds collec.....

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CJI Dipak Misra Assures End to SC Crisis in Sight After Hectic Parleys With Lawyers’ Bodies(14.01.2018)

The BCI chairman said its panel also met justices J Chelameswar, M B Lokur, and Kurian Joseph and that they also assured it that everything would be s.....

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Any order for further and better discovery is discretionary and the discretion must be exercised having regard to the objectives of case management(25.06.2020)

Present is the Plaintiff's application for discovery orders. The Plaintiff is seeking orders requiring the second Defendant to discover all applicatio.....

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SC Ready to Examine Possible Guidelines to Curb Sardar Jokes(16.02.2016)

SC has said it would examine framing of guidelines to stop circulation of racist or communal jokes on internet after petitions sought blocking of joke.....

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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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1984 Anti-Sikh Riots: SIT to Have 2 Members Now, SC Modifies Earlier Order(04.12.2018)

A bench headed by Justice Madan B Lokur passed the order as the Centre had earlier informed the court that one of three members appointed in the speci.....

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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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Promotion includes advancement to a higher pay scale without moving to a different post(06.08.2020)

The Appellants were all working as Telephone Operators with the Delhi Fire Service ("DFS"). On account of reorganisation of the wireless communication.....

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SC: Development More Important Than Tigers(21.01.2016)

SC, while hearing a matter which challenged development projects, over stretch of NH-7 between Nagpur and Jabalpur passing through Pench tiger reserve.....

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CBI vs CBI Live: Challenging Exile, Alok Verma Tells SC Not All Govt Influence is Explicit(24.10.2018)

CBI vs CBI Live: Director Alok Verma Didn't Cooperate With CVC in Probe Against Him, Says Govt

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Lower rate of EPF subscription 10% with EPFO notified placing higher liquidity in the hands of employees and employers during COVID-19 pandemic(19.05.2020)

Government Sector, their PSEs and establishment whose subscription is being borne by Union Government under PMGKY continue to have subscription at old.....

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Purohit Moves SC for SIT Probe Into His Abduction, Torture in 2008 Malegaon Blast Case(28.08.2018)

Purohit in his plea, filed through advocate Neela Gokhale, said the SIT should also investigate the circumstances of handing over his custody to ATS M.....

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For framing of a charge against the accused, not only suspicion but grave suspicion that accused is likely to have committed the offence is required(19.03.2020)

Petitioner impugns order, whereby, the Trial Court has discharged Respondent No. 2 of all charges. Deceased - was married to son of Respondent No. 2. .....

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Delhi HC to Govt.: Submit Response to Plea Against Odd-Even Scheme(20.04.2016)

Delhi High Court has sought Delhi Government's response on a plea to quash the odd-even traffic plan.

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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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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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Can't Get Bail Because You Were Not Arrested During Probe: SC Explains Law(23.02.2018)

Section 88 holds that when any person for whose appearance or arrest the judge is empowered to issue a summons or warrant, is present in such court, s.....

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In absence of any remote connection with larger public interest, information relating to attendance record of staff members would be exempted(31.08.2020)

The Appellant filed an application under Delhi Right to Information Act, 2001 (DRTI Act, 2001) before Respondent No. 5 (Director of Education, Delhi) .....

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Display Information on School Recognition: Madras High Court(19.03.2018)

Madras High Court has directed the State education authorities to ensure display of information relating to grant of recognition in front of the SVS I.....

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

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

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Only Specific Courts Can Deal with Child Marriage, Child Sexual Abuse Cases: Madras HC(19.03.2018)

Madras High Court has reiterated that not all courts can simply grant bail to those accused in child marriage and child sexual abuse cases.

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Clarification pursuant to Circular dated September 11, 2020-Regarding Asset Allocation of Multi Cap Schemes of Mutual Funds(13.09.2020)

SEBI's 2017 circular on scheme categorization sought to achieve two objectives:

- True to Label schemes: The portfolio should reflect the na.....

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SC Seeks Reply on Plea for Release of Imprisoned Pakistani Survivor in Samjhauta Blasts Case(16.05.2016)

SC has sought responses from Centre and Punjab on plea of father of a Pakistani national, who landed in Amritsar jail after surviving the 2007 terror .....

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Karnataka Govt Circumvents SC Order, Implements Law to Protect Reservation in Promotion(30.01.2019)

With this major decision, the coalition government in Karnataka circumvented the apex court’s February 9, 2017, order striking down consequential se.....

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Adjudication of show cause notices issued more than a decade ago is illegal(26.11.2020)

Present is a petition under Articles 226 / 227 of the Constitution of India, 1950, the writ petition was filed seeking a direction to the Respondents .....

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SC Directs Admission Of Two Colour-Blind Students In MBBS(25.09.2017)

Supreme Court has opened the doors for colour-blind students to pursue MBBS course by ordering the admission of two such candidates, who have scored h.....

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Promotion under the scheme is to be given benefit only from the entry of service of incumbent teacher into the University(17.12.2020)

Present civil appeal is filed by the Karnataka University aggrieved by the judgment and order passed by the High Court. By the aforesaid Order, Divisi.....

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Cabinet approves Extension of time period of the Scheme "Special Industry Initiative for J and K" (Sll J and K) - Udaan(20.09.2017)

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the proposal of the Ministry of Home Affairs .....

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Karnataka HC Directs State to Consider Opening Schools in Taluks with Less Covid Cases(22.12.2020)

Karnataka High Court has directed the state to consider opening up schools on a regular basis in taluks having less number of Covid-19 cases, rather t.....

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Cabinet approves MoU between India and Bhutan on cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space(30.12.2020)

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today approved Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Government of the Republic.....

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SC Slams Centre over Noncompliance of its Direction to Tackle Drought(06.10.2016)

SC has slammed Central Government and States for not complying with its directions to supply food grain to the drought-affected areas under the Nation.....

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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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IFSC Authority approves the International Financial Services Centres Authority (Banking) Regulations, 2020(11.11.2020)

A meeting of the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) was held today. The IFSC Authority, after detailed deliberations, approved.....

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Govt Says May Bring Ordinance if SC Rejects Review Petition on Reservation for University Teachers(08.02.2019)

The University Grants Commission (UGC) had announced last year that an individual department should be considered as the base unit to calculate the nu.....

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

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

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SC Reminds Govt. that Aadhaar Can’t be Mandatory(26.09.2016)

SC, while recalling an order, has clarified that “the Aadhaar card Scheme is purely voluntary and it cannot be made mandatory till the matter is final.....

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Delhi HC Asks State to Admit Students in Schools(24.04.2019)

Delhi High Court has asked Delhi Government to give admission to 130 students, who were denied admissions various grounds including lack of Aadhaar, i.....

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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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Grant of pay-scale of the higher post would be justified only if the employee was actually performing duties of the higher post(25.09.2017)

The present writ petition assails the order passed by the Central Administrative Tribunal, whereby the Tribunal has dismissed the Petitioner's transfe.....

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No larger public interest overriding the right to privacy of the donors and donees of electoral bonds; information are exempt under provisions of RTI Act(21.12.2020)

The Appellant has filed the instant appeal on the grounds that, reply given by the CPIO was wrong, incomplete and misleading. The Appellant pleaded th.....

Tags : Information, Disclosure, Public interest



Children have right to promotion in minority institution up to elementary level(10.06.2016)

Applying the ‘best interest’ principle, Kerala High Court granted an elementary school student benefit of Section 16 of the Right of Children to Free .....

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Karnataka HC Suggests State to Issue General Direction to Stop Manual Scavenging(18.02.2021)

Karnataka High Court has suggested to the State government to consider issuing a general direction to all authorities and agencies and instrumentaliti.....

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SC Raps Govt. for Outsourcing Sterilisation Drives to NGOs(30.03.2016)

SC has deprecated practice of sterilisation drives being outsourced by Governments to NGOs, which conduct such operations in a reckless and unhygienic.....

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BJP Has 3 Seats But All Power, What Kind of Democracy is This, Kejriwal Asks After SC Verdict(15.02.2019)

The Supreme Court on Thursday delivered a split verdict on the contentious issue of control of services in the National Capital Territory in the tussl.....

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

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

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Order to disclose PM’s university degree stayed(01.07.2016)

Gujarat High Court allowed an interim stay of a CIC decision directing Gujarat University to disclose details of Prime Minister Modi’s university degr.....

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Central Government amends Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Deposit Scheme through a Notification(19.04.2017)

In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (c) of Section 199B of the Finance Act, 2016 (28 of 2016), the Central Government has amended through a .....

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Nitish Kumar Govt, CBI Under Fire as SC Transfers Muzaffarpur Shelter Home Rape Cases to Delhi(07.02.2019)

A bench, headed by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, ordered the Saket trial court in New Delhi to conclude the trial within six months.

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Interest Subvention Scheme for MSMEs - Co-operative banks(07.10.2020)

1. Government of India, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) had announced the 'Interest Subvention Scheme for MSMEs 2018' on Novem.....

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SC: No Right to Seek Parole or Premature Release for Terrorists(30.06.2016)

SC, while setting aside a P&H High Court judgment directing Gujarat Govt. to release life convict Lal Singh alias Manjit Singh on parole for 3 months.....

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Remittances to International Financial Services Centres in India under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme(16.02.2021)

1. Please refer to the Statement on Development and Regulatory Polices announced as part of the Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement dated February 05.....

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SC Adjourns Hearing of AAP Government’s Plea(05.08.2016)

SC, while frowning on the multiple litigations, has said to AAP Government,"Why hear your suit for a declaration of Delhi as a full State when the Del.....

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

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

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Cabinet approves MoU between India and UAE for scientific and technical cooperation(13.01.2021)

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Scientific an.....

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Conduct of judicial officer can be used to conclude charge of misconduct(12.07.2016)

The Supreme Court upheld a 2012 judgment of the Gujarat high court that confirmed charges against the Appellant-Civil Judicial Magistrate at Bhuj in h.....

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Karnataka HC: Investigating Officer has No Right to Disclose Private Data to Third Party(15.03.2021)

Karnataka High Court has held that an investigating officer has no right to disclose the private date seized from the smartphones or electronic gadget.....

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SC Put Stay on NGT’s Order of Demolition of McLeodganj Bus Stand Hotel(17.05.2016)

SC has stayed National Green Tribunal’s (NGT) order for demolition of a hotel constructed as part of a multipurpose commercial bus stand at Mcleodganj.....

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‘Don’t Play With the Law’: SC Asks Karti Chidambaram to Deposit Rs 10 Crore for Foreign Travel Nod(30.01.2019)

A bench headed by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi made it clear to former finance minister P Chidambaram's son that the court will not tolerate &q.....

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Communication of Show-Cause Notice must be on Revenue’s website and not via email(19.11.2020)

Instant petition invoking writ and supervisory jurisdiction of present Court under Articles 226 and 227 of Constitution of India, 1950 is filed prayin.....

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AIFIs to submit balance sheets, consolidated prudential reports(23.06.2016)

RBI introduced the Reserve Bank of India (Financial Statements of All India Financial Institutions - Presentation, Disclosure and Reporting) Direction.....

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If the disciplinary authority accepts the findings recorded by the Enquiry Officer and passes an order, no detailed reasons are required to be recorded in the order imposing punishment(08.02.2021)

Issue in present case is relating to confirmation of the order of compulsory retirement in disciplinary proceedings initiated against the Appellant. L.....

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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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Review of inclusion of Historical Scenarios in Stress Testing in Commodity Derivatives Segment(21.12.2020)

1. SEBI vide Circular SEBI/HO/CDMRD/DRMP/CIR/P/2018/111 dated July 11, 2018 and SEBI/HO/CDMRD/DRMP/CIR/P/2020/128 dated July 21, 2020, inter alia, had.....

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SC Slams Bihar Government over Shahabuddin Bail Case(29.09.2016)

SC has slammed Bihar Government for not placing facts before Patna HC, which granted bail to controversial RJD leader Mohammad Shahabuddin in a murder.....

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Pleas over Disqualification of Lawmakers: SC Says Criminalisation Should Not Enter Politics(09.08.2018)

A five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra, also referred to the doctrine of separation of power and said the courts should n.....

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SC Seeks Senior Lawyer's Response on Foreign Funds Receipt as ASG(09.05.2019)

Supreme Court has sought the Centre's response to a PIL seeking a SIT probe into alleged receipt of foreign funds by senior advocate Indira Jaising wh.....

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Discharge under Section 239 of the CrPC can be ordered, when the Magistrate considers the charge against the accused to be groundless(01.03.2021)

The case is instituted upon the complaint filed by the first Respondent ('the complainant'). The offences alleged against the accused in the case are .....

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Coal India free to exercise ‘consumer choice’ in tender(14.07.2016)

The Competition Commission of India dismissed a complaint alleging abuse of market position against Coal India Limited, holding that Coal India had ‘c.....

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Karnataka HC Urges State to Resume Midday Meals in Schools(17.03.2021)

Karnataka High Court has directed the state government to respond on whether cooked meals are being provided to children in Anganwadis as well as to o.....

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Delhi HC Seeks Suggestions to Frame Guidelines to Prevent Mishaps In Schools(26.02.2016)

Delhi HC has said that no untoward incident should occur in any school in future like the ones in which the two kids died after falling into water tan.....

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IAF Officers Make Special Appearance at Rafale Hearing, Tell SC No New Induction Since 1985(15.11.2018)

The top officers told the CJI-led bench that Sukhoi 30s was the latest to be inducted which is a 3.5 generation aircraft and said the IAF does not hav.....

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RBI releases Discussion Paper on 'Governance in Commercial Banks in India'(11.06.2020)

1. The Reserve Bank of India today released on its website a Discussion Paper on 'Governance in Commercial Banks in India' for public comments.

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SC Permits Italian Marine Massimiliano Latorre To Stay in Italy(29.09.2016)

SC has allowed Italian marine Massimilano Latorre to remain in Italy till jurisdiction issue is decided in a case pertaining to killing of two Indian .....

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Rajya Sabha Passes Bill to Restore SC/ST Act(10.08.2018)

Rajya Sabha has passed the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Bill, 2018, which seeks to overturn a Supreme Cou.....

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SC Rejects Tej Bahadur's Plea To Contest From Varanasi(09.05.2019)

SC has rejected sacked BSF jawan Tej Bahadur Yadav's plea challenging the Election Commission's decision to reject his nomination papers from Varanasi.....

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Enabling Dealings by IFSC - Banking Units in Bullion Unallocated Accounts(04.03.2021)

To facilitate development of the bullion market in India, generate interest in trading & hedging activities, and serve as a precursor to International.....

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A trustee has a fiduciary duty to act with due care and diligence in administering property on behalf of another(06.01.2021)

The appeal has its genesis in an urgent application in the High Court, launched by the Appellant. The main relief sought was the removal of Mr. Fronem.....

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Bombay HC Seeks Detailed Defunct Textile Mill Workers’ Rehab Schemes(21.01.2016)

Bombay HC, while hearing a petition filed by Girni Kamgar Sanghatana, which had sought rehabilitation for mill workers, has ordered State Government t.....

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Alok Verma on Forced Leave But Still the Boss, Says CBI as Govt Builds Case Ahead of SC Hearing(25.10.2018)

A CBI spokesperson said that joint director M Nageshwar Rao was given the charge to look after the duties and functions of the director only as an int.....

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Cabinet approves Production Linked Incentive Scheme 'National Programme on High Efficiency Solar PV Modules'(07.04.2021)

The Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy's proposal for implementation of the Pr.....

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SC Scraps Medical Admissions through Private Counselling in MP(23.09.2016)

SC has cancelled admissions to private medical and dental colleges done through private counselling sessions in Madhya Pradesh and instead ordered a c.....

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Supreme Court Seeks Records in Kerala Church Sex Scandal Case(27.07.2018)

Supreme Court has called for records of the investigation carried out by the Crime Branch in the case of alleged rape and molestation charges against .....

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Chhattisgarh HC: HC Cannot Direct State to Enforce Ordinance for EWS Reservation in PSC Examination(13.02.2020)

Chhattisgarh High Court has refused to grant relief to the Petitioners, seeking reservation for persons belonging to the Economically Weaker Section (.....

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Revised disclosure formats under Regulation 7 of SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015(09.02.2021)

1. SEBI, vide Circular nos. CIR/ISD/01/2015 dated May 11, 2015 and CIR/ISD/02/2015 dated September 16, 2015, had specified the formats for disclosures.....

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SC Seeks CBDT, SFIO Reports on Mohammad Iqbal(09.02.2016)

SC, after being informed by Enforcement Directorate (ED) that it had found evidence linking former MLC Mohammad Iqbal of BSP to the National Rural Hea.....

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Karti Chidambaram Seeks Urgent Hearing to Travel Abroad, SC Refuses to Entertain Plea(01.11.2018)

Karti’s lawyer had asked for an urgent hearing saying that his client planned to travel from November 3 and needed the court's permission.

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

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

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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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2002 Post-Gujarat Riots: SC Defers Hearing on Zakia Jafri's Plea Till Nov 26(19.11.2018)

At the outset, senior Advocate Mukul Rohatgi appearing for SIT said Zakia's plea was not maintainable and social activist Teesta Seetalvad cannot be t.....

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Orders framing charges or refusing discharge neither interlocutory nor final and not affected by bar under Section 397 (2) of Cr.PC(07.05.2021)

Present appeal emanates from the judgment passed by the High Court whereby a criminal revision against the order of the Chief Judicial Magistrate, ref.....

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Delhi HC Refrains from Passing Order on PILs against Aap’s Odd-Even Scheme(21.12.2015)

Delhi High Court has refrained from passing any order on a batch of petitions against AAP Government's plan to impose odd-even number plate formula fo.....

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Bhima-Koregaon Case: House Arrest of Activists to Continue for 4 More Weeks, Says SC | As it Happened(28.09.2018)

A bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra has extended the house arrest of the right activists for four weeks to let them approach the trial court. .....

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Benefits flowing from MACP Scheme are incentives and not part of pay(28.04.2021)

The short question that falls for consideration of present Court in present Appeals is whether the Government of India is justified in implementing th.....

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SC Denies Relief to 9 Disqualified Rebels(21.07.2016)

SC has refused to stay disqualification of nine rebel Congress MLAs from Uttarakhand but clarified that the notice, given by them and the BJP members,.....

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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.....

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Government cannot fix fees for unaided private schools(29.02.2016)

Constitution of a Fee Committee to fix and collect fees in private schools unaided by government funds is beyond the powers of the government of Puduc.....

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SC Orders Cinema Halls, TV Channels to Play Clip on Prevention of Child Abuse(26.07.2019)

The SC also directed setting up of a centrally funded designated court in each district having more than 100 FIRs under the POCSO Act to deal exclusiv.....

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Calcutta HC Orders House Arrest for Four TMC Leaders in Narada Scam Case(21.05.2021)

Calcutta High Court has ordered that the four TMC leaders— Ministers Firhad Hakim and Subrata Mukherjee, MLA Madan Mitra and Sovan Chatterjee- be kept.....

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SC Asks Advocate to Get AG's View on Contempt Plea in JNU Row(01.03.2016)

SC has asked petitioners to get opinion of Attorney General (AG) before it accords hearing to his plea seeking contempt action against JNUSU President.....

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Sabarimala LIVE: Devaswom Board to Move SC Seeking More Time to Allow Entry of Women(16.11.2018)

Sabarimala LIVE: Can't Compare Piravom Church Verdict With Temple Row, Says Kerala HC

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Cabinet approves Production Linked Incentive scheme "National Programme on Advanced Chemistry Cell Battery Storage"(12.05.2021)

The Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the proposal of Department of Heavy Industry for implementation of the Product.....

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SC Grants 60 Day Deadline to Centre to Set Up Courts in Every District for Child Abuse Cases(26.07.2019)

Supreme Court has ordered the Central Government to set up in 60 days exclusive courts in every district of the country to deal with cases related to .....

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Court will not ordinarily interfere in policy matters as the same are based on expert knowledge of the persons concerned in the respective fields(18.05.2021)

Present Public Interest Litigation is filed by the Petitioner seeking a direction to the Respondent to expand the scope and ambit of Scheme for Faster.....

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CCI Approves HealthFore-Oscar Investments Deal(12.02.2016)

Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved e proposed merger of healthcare IT solutions provider HealthFore Technologies with Oscar Investment.....

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CJI in Awe as Centre Clears Names of Four Judges for Elevation to SC Within 48 hours(03.11.2018)

The apex court collegium, headed by the CJI and comprising its four-senior most judges, had on October 30 recommended to the Centre the names of the f.....

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Union Cabinet approves Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for White Goods (Air Conditioners and LED Lights)(07.04.2021)

Taking another important step towards the vision of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat', the Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, approv.....

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Imperium of Constitutional Courts cannot be stifled(29.01.2016)

Whereas the Supreme Court recently rejected a petition asking for investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation into an alleged iron ore mining.....

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Meet The SC Judge Who Wouldn't Stop at Anything to Reunite Families(26.12.2017)

Sifting between case papers, Justice Kurian Joseph has one common lesson for them all: ‘Don’t waste your will, money and energy in courts… at th.....

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P&H HC Issues Notice to Govt Over Prescribing NCERT and CISCE Approved Textbooks(10.05.2021)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued a notice to the Punjab government over an application filed by the CBSE Affiliated Schools Association, submi.....

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Aircel Maxis Case: ‘Sensitive Material’ in Secret Memo Prompted SC to Allow Probe Against ED Officer(29.06.2018)

A vacation bench of Justice Arun Mishra and Sanjay Kishan Kaul observed that the memo, placed before it by the Centre in a sealed cover on Wednesday, .....

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In the absence of any new tangible material, the case could not be reopened on mere change of opinion(01.06.2021)

The material facts are that, the assessee being resident corporate assessee stated to be engaged in power generation, real estate, securities etc. was.....

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SC Terms Patiala House Court Violence as "Extraordinary Circumstances"(19.02.2016)

SC has termed as "extraordinary circumstances” , the violence in Patiala House Courts and rejected a lawyer's contention that exceptional importance w.....

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Bombay HC Expresses Displeasure Over Slow Pace of Probe in Dabholkar Murder Case(27.01.2017)

Bombay High Court has expressed its unhappiness over pace of progress in Narendra Dabholkar and Govind Pansare murder cases even as CBI informed Court.....

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Amid Mekadatu Tussle, Tamil Nadu Moves SC Seeking ‘Independent Person’ as Head of Cauvery Body(10.12.2018)

The move comes just two days after the state assembly came down heavily on the Central Water Commission chairman, who also holds the additional charge.....

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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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SC Asks Centre: Explain Move to Introduce GM Mustard(02.02.2016)

SC has sought an explanation from Central Government on its proposed move to introduce herbicide resistant mustard, cotton and corn in the face of a c.....

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Ranchi CBI Court Convicts RJD Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav In Fodder Scam(26.12.2017)

A Special CBI Court in Ranchi pronounced Former Chief Minister of Bihar, Lalu Prasad Yadav guilty in one of the cases emanating out of the infamous mu.....

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RBI decides to conduct Special Long-Term Repo Operations for Small Finance Banks(07.05.2021)

In order to provide further support to small business units, micro and small industries, and other unorganised sector entities adversely affected duri.....

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SC To JNU Student Kanhaiya Kumar: Go To High Court For Bail(19.02.2016)

SC, while taking petition of Arrested JNU student Kanhaiya Kumar that he didn't feel safe to move any other court for bail because of violence and pro.....

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Kerala Love Jihad Case: Hadiya’s Husband Shafin Welcomes SC Observation(23.01.2018)

“It cements that the truth prevails. It also shows that the hearing is going in the right direction. It is by God’s grace that this has happened,â.....

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Madras High Court Directs Centre to Disburse Funds for SC/ST Students(10.12.2018)

Madras High Court has directed the Central Department of Finance to allocate funds of Rs 822.91 crore, enabling the Department of Social Justice and E.....

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Automation of Continual Disclosures under Regulation 7(2) of SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015(16.06.2021)

1. SEBI, vide circular no. SEBI/HO/ISD/ISD/CIR/P/2020/168 dated September 09, 20201, implemented the System Driven Disclosures in phases, under SEBI (.....

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About 50 Lakh Women In Kerala Take Pledge To Uphold Gender Equality(03.01.2019)

The campaign was held on a 620 kilometre stretch to uphold gender equality and safeguard renaissance values against the frenzied protests barring impl.....

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Grant of benefits of higher pay scale to Central/State Government employees stand on different footing than grant of pay scale by an instrumentality of State(09.07.2021)

The present appeals are directed against an order passed by the Division Bench of the High Court whereby the writ petitions filed by the Respondents w.....

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SC Raps AAP Govt. over it’s "Ill-Advised" Move on Demarcation of Constitutional Powers(20.04.2016)

SC has rapped AAP Government for its "ill-advised" move seeking a direction to the Delhi High Court to refer adjudication of a bunch of petitions for .....

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Looking at Things Positively Will Make World Better: SC Advises Prashant Bhushan to Shun Negativity(17.01.2019)

A bench comprising Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and justices L N Rao and S K Kaul told this to Bhushan during the hearing of a matter related to the app.....

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Government approves continuation of rebate of State and Central taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) on export of apparel/ garments and made-ups(14.07.2021)

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi ji has given its approval for continuation of Rebate of State and Central taxes an.....

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

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

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EDUCATION - Educational Officers Have No Disciplinary Control over Teachers in CBSE Schools: Kerala HC(21.02.2019)

Kerala High Court has held that the educational officers under the Kerala Education Act and Rules made thereunder have no disciplinary control over te.....

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Calcutta HC Grants Interim Bail to Chairman Gautam Kundu in Rose Valley Chit Fund Scam(09.08.2021)

Calcutta High Court has granted interim bail to Gautam Kundu, the former Chairman of the Rose Valley group of companies who had been arrested in conne.....

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Madhya Pradesh High Court Raps CBI Director to Explain Steps Taken to Solve Vyapam Cases(12.08.2015)

Madhya Pradesh High Court issued summon against director of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) posted at Bhopal to explain what steps it has taken .....

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SC: Farmer Can’t be Evicted from Leased Land after Expiry Period(11.07.2016)

SC has held that a farmer, who is in possession of leased land even after expiry of lease period, cannot be evicted if owner either acknowledges tenan.....

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Amendment in the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 in Section XVI in Chapter 85(02.04.2018)

WHEREAS the Central Government on being satisfied that the import duty leviable on populated, loaded or stuffed printed circuit boards, falling under .....

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PWD Scam Case: Tripura High Court rejects Bail Plea of CPI(M) Leader(01.11.2019)

Tripura High Court has rejected the bail application of former Minister and CPI(M) leader Badal Choudhury, indicted in the alleged Rs. 640 crore Publi.....

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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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SC Denies to Intervene in AP Political Crisis(17.02.2016)

SC has declined to intervene in Arunachal Pradesh political controversy.

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Supreme Court to Centre: Set Up Mobile Subscriber Verification Mechanism Within Two Weeks(23.01.2017)

Supreme Court has given Government two weeks to put in place a mechanism for proper verification of all mobile phone subscribers at time of issuing SI.....

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Kerala HC Directs State to Give Wide Publicity to Flood Benefit Scheme of Govt(05.12.2018)

Kerala High Court has directed that government should give wide publicity about the flood benefit scheme with the objective of making maximum persons .....

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The exercise of public power by the executive and other public functionaries is subject to principle of legality(09.06.2021)

Maxrae Estates is the owner of the farm located within the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality. Maxrae applied to the Department of Agriculture,.....

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Gujarat Riots: Zakia Jafri Seeks Hearing After Polls on Plea Against Clean Chit to Modi, SC Agrees(11.02.2019)

The high court in its October 5, 2017, order said the SIT probe was monitored by the Supreme Court. However, it partly allowed Zakia's petition as far.....

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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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Bombay HC: More Independent Members Needed On Water Panel(07.02.2017)

Bombay High Court has said Committee of Experts directed to be set up by Maharashtra Government to look into two Water Management Schemes should have .....

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Justice AK Sikri, SC Judge Who Voted Against CBI Chief, Rejects Centre's Post-Retirement Offer(14.01.2019)

It is reported that Justice Sikri's consent was sought in the first week of December 2019 and has no connection with the CBI matter for which he becam.....

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Unless specified by statute itself, procedural law operates retrospectively(18.08.2021)

Present Miscellaneous Application(MA) is filed by assessee seeking rectification of mistake , which as per assessee is apparent from record and has cr.....

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You Will be in Trouble if Anything is Done to Aravalli, SC Warns Haryana Govt(09.03.2019)

The apex court had earlier ordered for demolition of illegal constructions in the forest area of Aravalli hills in Haryana.

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Revised guidelines for liquidity enhancement scheme in the equity cash and equity derivatives segments(01.09.2021)

1. SEBI vide circular CIR/MRD/DP/14/2014 dated April 23, 2014 permitted stock exchanges to introduce liquidity enhancement schemes in the equity cash .....

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Promotion and demotion of SCs and STs(02.08.2018)

The Supreme Court in Special Leave Petition (Civil) No.30621/2011 has passed the following order on 17.5.2018:-

"It is directed that the pen.....

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Allocation of quantity of 5841 MT (raw/refined) sugar to EU under TRQ scheme for the year 2021-22(04.10.2021)

1. In exercise of powers conferred under Para 1.03 and 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby alloc.....

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Uttarakhand HC asks Centre: Where Did Rs 80,000 Scholarship Go(15.09.2016)

Uttarakhand HC has asked Union Ministry of Science and Technology to submit its reply in case related to a student Pooja Joshi, who claimed that despi.....

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News18 Daybreak | SC Hearing on Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid Land Dispute Case Today and Other Stories You Need to Watch Out For(26.02.2019)

Get a fresh dose of the news that matters delivered directly to your inbox, every morning. The perfect way to get you started and informed for the day.....

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

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

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Onus rests on the taxpayer to establish, on a balance of probabilities, that it has fully met the requirements of the provision(07.12.2021)

The primary issue before the SCA was whether the Commissioner for South African Revenue Services (SARS) was correct in rejecting Purveyors’ voluntary .....

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SC: French Woman In Tihar Jail Will Be Extradited To Chile(28.04.2016)

SC has rejected a French woman's challenge against extradition to Chile, where she is wanted over the assassination of a key supporter of General Augu.....

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Publishing of investor charter and disclosure of complaints by Debenture Trustees on their websites(30.11.2021)

1. In order to facilitate investor awareness about various activities where an investor has to deal with DTs for availing various services, SEBI has d.....

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Supreme Court Stays Declaration of SSC Exam Results(04.09.2018)

Supreme Court has ordered the Government not to declare the results for the 2017 examination held for selection of staff for Government Departments an.....

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

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

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Up to Centre to Implement Report on Demarcation of Boundary Between Andhra, Karnataka: SC(17.09.2018)

In its order, the SC bench noted that the report has "exhaustively" dealt with the boundary demarcation and while Karnataka has accepted the.....

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Guiding principles for bringing uniformity in benchmarks of Mutual Fund Schemes(27.10.2021)

1. In order to standardize and bring uniformity in the Benchmarks of Mutual Fund Schemes and taking into account the recommendations of Mutual Fund Ad.....

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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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Non-compliance with provisions related to continuous disclosures(29.12.2021)

1. SEBI vide circular no. SEBI/HO/DDHS/DDHS/CIR/P/2020/231 dated November 13, 2020 prescribed a uniform structure for levying fines and taking action .....

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EDUCATION - Delhi HC Upholds Circular Asking Schools to Follow Textbooks Prescribed by SCERT/NCERT/CBSE(28.03.2019)

Delhi High Court has dismissed a challenge against the circular issued by Directorate of Education, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi,.....

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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.....

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SC Suggests Imposing Fine of Rs 50,000 on Construction Sites for Dust Pollution(22.01.2016)

SC has favoured imposing a fine of Rs 50,000 on a daily basis on construction sites for generating high levels of dust in Delhi and National Capital R.....

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CBI Director Challenges ‘Patently Illegal’ Midnight Order That Sent Him on Forced Leave, SC to Hear Today(26.10.2018)

Verma filed the writ petition under Article 32 of the Constitution of India, as per which individuals may seek redressal for any violation of their fu.....

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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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SC Modifies Its Earlier Order of Giving Full Back Wages to Temporary LIC Employees(10.08.2016)

SC has modified its earlier order of giving full back wages to temporary LIC employees of grade III and IV, who were asked to be regularised and direc.....

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Prime Minister launches RBI’s two customer-centric initiatives(12.11.2021)

Prime Minister launches two customer-centric initiatives of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for investors that is RBI Retail Direct (RBI-RD) scheme an.....

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SC/ST Bill Passed by Lok Sabha(05.08.2015)

Lok Sabha has passed a bill which provides for stringent action against those compelling any member of SC or ST communities to carry human or animal c.....

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Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Deposit Scheme (PMGKDS), 2016 – Clarification(16.03.2017)

Please refer to our letter IDMD.No.1451/08.03.016/2016-17 dated December 16, 2016 and Notification No. S.O.4061(E) dated December 16, 2016 issued by t.....

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Delhi HC Orders Review After Discrepancies in Judicial Exam(01.02.2019)

Delhi High Court has ordered a drawing up of fresh results of preliminary examination for Delhi Judicial Service (DJS) after it found discrepancies in.....

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Calcutta HC Directs CBI to Appear Before WB Speaker For Submitting Chargesheets Against MLAs(05.10.2021)

Calcutta High Court has directed an officer of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to appear before the Speaker of the West Bengal Legislative A.....

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President Gives Nod to SC and ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Act and others(08.01.2016)

President has given nod to Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Act; Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Ac.....

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SC Upholds Penalty of Rs 23.10 Cr on Mgt School for Admitting Students Beyond Permitted Capacity(24.06.2019)

Supreme Court has upheld a penalty of Rs. 23.10 crore imposed on FORE School of Management by the All India Council for Technical Education for admitt.....

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

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

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Punjab and Haryana HC Grants Relief to Retired Aided School Staff(22.07.2016)

Punjab and Haryana HC has ruled that retired employees of government-aided privately managed schools in Chandigarh are entitled to encashment of their.....

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Entire consignment cannot be seized/confiscated on unjustified assumptions and presumption and in absence of evidences(27.01.2022)

The issue involved in the Appeals is whether freely importable Waste Paper of CTH 47079000, imported by Appellants are liable to confiscation or other.....

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Delhi HC Extends Stay On Trial Court Proceedings In CNG Fitness Scam(08.01.2016)

Delhi High Court has extended till January 22 stay on trial court proceedings in CNG fitness scam till it decides who will prosecute the case.

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SC to Rajeev Saxena: Get Rs. 10 Crore Surety to Travel Abroad(26.06.2019)

Supreme Court has told Rajeev Saxena, the accused who has now turned an approver in the Agusta Westland chopper deal scam, to get two sureties worth R.....

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Schemes of arrangement by listed entities(01.02.2022)

1. SEBI vide Circular No. SEBI/HO/CFD/DIL2/CIR/0/2021 dated November 16, 2021 and Circular No. SEBI/HO/CFD/DIL2/CIR/P/2021/0000000659 dated November 1.....

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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.....

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SC on Doctor Vacancies in Encephalitis-Hit Bihar: ‘There's Shortage of Judges, Water, Sunlight Too'(29.07.2019)

Supreme Court observed that "There are vacancies for judges, doctors, ministers, Rajya Sabha members, even water and sunlight everywhere but we can't .....

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ITAT, Bangalore: Unascertained Business Loss Cannot be Allowed as Deduction(09.03.2022)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Bangalore has ruled that unless the recovery of embezzled amount in the course of business was impossible, it could not.....

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Supreme Court Stays Proceedings in Gurugram School Boy's Murder(21.11.2018)

Supreme Court has stayed proceedings of Gurugram Juvenile Justice Board or JJB which was to consider afresh whether a teenager accused of killing a se.....

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Operationalisation of new online IT Module for Interest Equalisation Scheme(15.03.2022)

1. Attention of the trade and industry is drawn towards the extension of the Interest Equalisation Scheme (IES) upto 31.3.2024, as notified by RBI vid.....

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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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CBI vs CBI LIVE: SC Asks Alok Verma's Counsel to Explain Media Leak, Adds 'Nobody is Under Cloud'(20.11.2018)

CBI vs CBI LIVE Updates: None of You Deserves a Hearing, Says Miffed SC, Adjourns Alok Verma Plea to Nov 29

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Schemes For progress of Industries(16.03.2022)

Government has taken a number of recent initiatives under the AatmaNirbhar Bharat Abhiyan to mitigate the impact of Covid-19 on industries. Some of th.....

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SC: How Can Women Be Discriminated from Entering Temple, As Men and Women, All Are Equal in God’s Eye(15.02.2016)

SC has questioned, how women could be barred from entering Ayyappa temple in Sabarimala when god did not discriminate between men and women, and refer.....

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PM Modi's Action of Sending CBI Chief Alok Verma on Leave Illegal: Kharge Moves SC Against Decision(03.11.2018)

In his petition, Mallikarjun Kharge said the Central Vigilance Commission or the government do not have the power to curtain Alok Verma’s tenure as .....

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Any condition imposed on the import shall not apply to the import already originated from the port of shipping(24.02.2022)

The Appellant had imported a consignment of Sajji Khar at Mundra Port under warehousing Bill of entry. The FSSAI authority certified that, the Appella.....

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Delhi HC Directs AAP Govt to Form Panel on Manual Scavenging(03.02.2017)

Delhi High Court has asked AAP Government to constitute "authorities" as required under a new law banning manual scavenging, so that proper survey can.....

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News18 Daybreak | SC verdict on Rafale probe today, Kamal Nath to be Madhya Pradesh CM and Other Stories You Need to Watch Out For(14.12.2018)

Get a fresh dose of the news that matters delivered directly to your inbox, every morning. The perfect way to get you started and informed for the day.....

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Amendment to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2018(27.04.2022)

In exercise of the powers conferred under section 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992 (15 of 1992), the Board hereby makes the .....

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SC Denies Stay on CBI Inquiry into Muslim's Murder by Vigilante Group(18.05.2016)

SC has denied to stay a CBI probe into murder of a Muslim youth of Uttar Pradesh allegedly by activists of a cow protection group while he was transpo.....

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BPSC Assistant Engineer Prelims Exam Result Released @ Bpsc.bih.nic.in; Check Details Here(31.01.2019)

As per the official release, the cut off for General male candidates is 66 and for general female is 47. The cut off marks for SC category is 47, for .....

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Government approves continuation of the National Export Insurance Account (NEIA) scheme(29.09.2021)

In order to provide a boost to the exports sector, Government has undertaken a series of measures. In line with this objective, the Government has app.....

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Supreme Court: HC’s Interference With Disciplinary Inquiry Justified on Violation of Natural Justice(04.01.2017)

Supreme Court has said that a High Court can interfere with disciplinary inquiry or orders passed by competent authority if the probe itself is vitiat.....

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Delhi Burnt 5 Million Kg Firecrackers on Diwali, the Same as Last Year Despite SC Order(08.11.2018)

Pollution in Delhi exceeded the safe limit by 66 times and the city remained shrouded in a haze of toxic air.

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IFSCA Guidance framework on sustainable and sustainability linked lending by financial institutions in IFSCs - Draft(02.03.2022)

The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has been established as a unified regulator to develop and regulate financial products,.....

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Vijay Mallya's Plea Challenging Confiscation of Properties to be Heard by SC on Friday(29.07.2019)

The fugitive liquor baron, who is currently in the UK, has been charged by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) of defaulting on bank loans to the tune of.....

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Central Government issues extension of Interest Equalization Scheme for Pre and Post Shipment Rupee Export Credit(08.03.2022)

Government of India has approved the extension of Interest Equalization Scheme for Pre and Post Shipment Rupee Export Credit (‘Scheme’) up to March 31.....

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Compact Disc is a ‘document’ under Section 294 CrPC(24.11.2015)

The Supreme Court ruled that a Compact Disc (CD) is a document under Section 294 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 and courts were not required .....

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Plea in SC to Bring Office of UP Chief Minister Under Purview of Lokayukta Law(07.10.2018)

The plea said that the existing status of the 'Uttar Pradesh Lokayukta and Up-Lokayukta Act, 1975' does not make the ombudsman "powerful enough t.....

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Karnataka HC: Charge sheet Without FSL Report Not Defective u/s 167(2) CrPC(08.04.2022)

Karnataka High Court has observed that an accused charged under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 does not get a right to default b.....

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SC Directs Uttarakhand Govt to Withdraw Work Order for Road Construction in Rajaji Tiger Reserve(30.07.2019)

Supreme Court has directed the State Government to withdraw the work order for the construction of a road passing through a corridor between the Rajaj.....

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A freezing notice for property may be issued, if there are reasonable grounds for suspecting that the property is crime-used or crime-derived(24.02.2022)

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) seeks a declaration that particular property has been confiscated. The property was the subject of a freezin.....

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SC: Can Dismiss New Arunachal Government(23.02.2016)

SC has refused to pass an interim order on a fervent plea of Congress against "illegal" swearing-in of its rebel leader Kalikho Pul-led government in .....

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Delhi High Court: Can’t Deny Gold Medal to Topper For Failing to Attend Exams in First Attempt(29.01.2018)

Delhi High Court has held that sitting for an examination by a student in the successive academic year owing to illness or other similar circumstances.....

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SC: Legal Metrology Act Eliminates Only Those Offence with Regard to Weight or Measure under IPC(05.09.2019)

Supreme Court has ruled that though Section 3 of the Legal Metrology Act, 2009 completely overrides the provisions of Chapter 13 of the Indian Penal C.....

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United India Fire and General Insurance Company Limited (Merger) Amendment Scheme, 2022(13.04.2022)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) and sub-section (6) of section 16 of the General Insurance Business (Nationalisation) Act, 1972.....

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SC Says, There is Nothing Explosive in Patiala House Courts Mob Violence Reports(23.02.2016)

SC has said that there was nothing explosive in reports filed separately in sealed covers by Delhi Police, Registrar General of Delhi HC and its own t.....

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Delhi High Court: False Cases of Caste Discrimination Damages People’s Integrity(29.01.2018)

Delhi High Court has opined that false cases of caste discrimination are “equally divisive and pernicious to the integrity of the people of this natio.....

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SC: High Court Cannot Impede in Manner of Investigation in Exercise of Powers under Section 482 CrPC(05.09.2019)

Supreme Court has reiterated that the High Court while exercising jurisdiction under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973(CrPC) cannot .....

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Re-operationalisation of Scrip Transfer Recording Module(11.04.2022)

1. Consequent to receiving certain information from exporters that certain fraudulent scrip transfers have taken place, the Online scrip transfer reco.....

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8 Lakh Litres of Liquor Currently Lying in Police Station Across Delhi, SC Told(11.10.2018)

The police has said that a 'policy has been formulated with the object to decongest police stations by way of removal/disposal of seized/impounded mat.....

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IFSCA inks MoU with GVFL Limited for strengthening the FinTech ecosystem in GIFT IFSC(07.04.2022)

The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) and GVFL Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at IFSCA's office at Gift C.....

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SC: We Can’t Force Anyone to Do Yoga(15.12.2015)

SC while declining a request by 85-year-old advocate petitioner J C Seth seeking early hearing of his PIL seeking to make yoga compulsory in schools, .....

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Jaitley Hints Govt May Bring New Law After Supreme Court Bars Private Firms From Using Aadhaar Data(26.09.2018)

Asserting that some of the prohibitions imposed by the court cannot be assumed to be perpetual, Jaitley said the government would assess whether the S.....

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Allahabad HC Denies Bail to UPPCL Director in Provident Fund Investment Scam Case(08.04.2020)

Allahabad High Court has rejected the bail plea moved by Director (Finance) of the Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) in connection with .....

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Disciplinary proceeding initiated prior to the retirement of a bank employee would continue even after his retirement(28.03.2022)

In facts of present case, the Petitioner who was lastly working as Senior Branch Manager with the Respondent-Bank, has retired on 31 May 2013 on attai.....

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Discontinuance of Freight Subsidy Scheme, 2013(23.11.2016)

Government has decided to discontinue the Freight Subsidy Scheme, 2013, notified vide notification F.No.11(5)/2009-DBA-II/NER dated 22.01.2013, with i.....

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Allahabad HC Upholds Constitutional Validity of Appeal Provision under SC/ST Amendment Act(11.10.2018)

Allahabad High Court has upheld the constitutional validity of Section 14A (2) of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Act, 2015, which make.....

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

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

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Govt to Have Final Say on ‘Respect’ for Anthem After SC Recalls Order(10.01.2018)

Meanwhile, the ministry of home affairs sent an advisory to all states and union territories, reiterating that plastic made national flags should be b.....

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Gauhati High Court Rejects Bail Plea of Sacked APSC Chairman(18.12.2018)

Gauhati High Court has yet again rejected the bail plea of Assam Public Service Commission’s sacked chairman Rakesh Kumar Paul in a case registered ag.....

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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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Uttarakhand HC to State: Merge Existing Govt. Schools Instead Of Building New Ones(10.01.2018)

Uttarakhand High Court has recommended that the State Government may frame a scheme to merge existing Government schools, instead of establishing new .....

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'How is it Possible': SC Asks Rajasthan Govt on Hate Speech Videos Posted from Jodhpur jail(18.12.2018)

The bench then asked the counsel for Rajasthan to verify whether the videos uploaded by Raigar from the jail were still available on the Internet and .....

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Freezing notice must be served on any person from whom the property covered by the notice was taken(05.05.2022)

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) seeks a declaration that particular property has been confiscated. The property was the subject of a freezin.....

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SC Seeks Karnataka Government’s Report over Cauvery Water Dispute(03.10.2016)

SC has asked the Karnataka Government to appraise it by Tuesday afternoon whether it has released water to Tamil Nadu as directed by it on September 3.....

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Supreme Court Asks If Creamy Layer Would Apply to SCs, STs(17.08.2018)

Supreme Court has sought to know if the creamy layer concept would apply to Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) so that the backward in .....

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Mayawati Wants Death Penalty For Alwar Gang-rape Accused, Asks SC to Act Against Leaders Defaming Women(11.05.2019)

A woman was allegedly raped by five men in front of her husband in Alwar district on April 26.The assailants also filmed the crime and uploaded the vi.....

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Guidelines for submission of online application for one time registration for SCOMET license and post-reporting requirements for export of chemicals(13.01.2022)

1. Reference is invited to DGFT's Notification No. 47 dated 20.12.2021 regarding SCOMET updates 2021 and policy of General authorization for export of.....

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Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) - A 7-Pronged Scheme to Fight Cyber Crime(17.07.2019)

MHA has rolled out a scheme 'Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C)' for the period 2018-2020, to combat cyber crime in the country, in a coordi.....

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Delhi HC: Delhi Govt Can't Implement Doorstep Ration Delivery Scheme Without LG's Approval(20.05.2022)

Delhi High Court while setting aside the Delhi government's scheme for doorstep delivery of ration has observed that the decision of the Council of Mi.....

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Delhi High Court Asks AAP Govt, Municipal Corp to Publicize Pension Schemes(21.02.2017)

Delhi High Court has asked AAP Government and Municipal Corporations to give publicity to pension schemes for aged and disabled people.

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SC: Extension of Time will not Discharge Plaintiff of Obligation to Prove Readiness and Willingness(11.10.2019)

Supreme Court has ruled that mere extension of time for deposit of balance sale consideration will not exonerate the Plaintiff of obligation to prove .....

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Court has a discretion to approve a scheme under Section 411(4)(b) of the Corporations Act and is not bound to approve a scheme just because the statutory majorities have been achieved(10.06.2022)

The Plaintiff applies for orders approving a proposed scheme of arrangement. The Scheme meeting was convened and held on 1 June 2022. At the meeting, .....

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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.....

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SC Seeks Gujarat’s Response on Freezing of Teesta's Personal Bank Account(12.07.2016)

SC has sought response from Gujarat Government on social activist Teesta Setalvad's plea challenging freezing of her personal bank account by State Po.....

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Centre vs Mamata LIVE: Jaitley Calls CM's Dharna a Drama to be Oppn's PM Face; SC to Hear CBI Plea Today(05.02.2019)

Centre vs Mamata LIVE: Arun Jaitley Calls CM's Dharna a Drama to be Oppn's PM Face; SC to Hear CBI Plea Today

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Delhi HC Seeks AAP Govt’s Reply on Plea Against Advertising IQ Scores,Pics of Mentally Disabled Women(06.11.2019)

Delhi High Court has sought response of the AAP Government on a Public Interest Litigation challenging its decision to disclose photographs and IQ sco.....

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Delhi Court Upholds Order Discharging Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and Others in Assault Case(09.06.2022)

Delhi Court has dismissed the revision petition filed by Former Delhi Chief Secretary Anshu Prakash challenging the order discharging Chief Minister A.....

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Over 120 Recommendations for HC Posts Pending with Govt, SC Collegium(11.02.2018)

Highly-placed sources in the government said that as on February 1, as many as 123 recommendations made by collegiums of 13 high courts were pending w.....

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SC Clarifies Acquittal by Criminal Court Does not Prevent Departmental Inquiry(17.09.2019)

Supreme Court has clarified that acquittal by a Criminal Court does not prevent a Departmental Inquiry against the delinquent officer and the Discipli.....

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International Financial Services Centres Authority grants recognition to NSE IFSC Clearing Corporation Limited for one year(26.05.2022)

The International Financial Services Centres Authority, having considered the application for grant of recognition under Regulation 12 of the Internat.....

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SC Raps Centre over Delay in Setting Up of SHRC(11.04.2016)

SC has asked Centre why there was delay in setting up State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) in Delhi despite City Government completing the necessary g.....

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Haj Subsidy to be discontinue from Financial Year 2018-19(14.03.2018)

The Central Government has decided to discontinue the Haj subsidy from the year 2018-2019. The amount of Haj subsidy provided by the Government of Ind.....

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Ayodhya Case: SC Directs UP Govt to Provide Security to UP Waqf Board Chief Ahead of Ayodhya Hearing(15.10.2019)

Supreme Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh Government to provide security "forthwith" to the UP Sunni Central Board of Wakf Chairperson Zafar Ahmed .....

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Karnataka HC: Abuses Hurled in Basement Which was Not in Public View is Not Offence(22.06.2022)

Karnataka High Court while quashing proceedings under Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Act, 2015, has he.....

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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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SC: Father's Self Acquired Property Given by Way of Gift or Will Retains Same Character(25.09.2019)

Supreme Court has ruled that as per Mitakshara Law of Succession, father’s self acquired property given to son by way of Will or Gift will keep the ch.....

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Delhi HC to State: Ensure Uninterrupted Supply of Sanitary Napkins in Government Schools(07.07.2022)

Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Government to ensure that there is uninterrupted supply of sanitary napkins to the girl students in government.....

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Punjab National Bank Scam: Won't Pre-empt Govt Action, Says Supreme Court(21.02.2018)

The apex court said it will go by only legal arguments, not emotional appeals. The SC will next hear the matter on March 16.

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SC Seeks Centre's Reply on Restoration of Internet, Landline Services in J&K's Medical Establishments(01.10.2019)

Supreme Court has sought Centre’s reply on a Public Interest Litigation seeking direction from the Government to immediately restore high-speed intern.....

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Section 17 of BIS Act prohibit the import of goods without requisite BIS license(06.07.2022)

The Appellant is engaged in import of Cold Rolled Grain Oriented (CRGO) Electrical Steel Sheet/Coils. For import of CRGO, Steel Sheets/Coils, BIS cert.....

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MCI in contempt of court for giving liberty to third party to challenge formal decision of court detracting from undertaking(02.09.2015)

The Court, in a contempt petition against the Medical Council of India and the central government, found the parties guilty, but gave another opportun.....

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E-ticket Holders May Board Trains, Occupy Berths in Cases of 'No Show' as SC Junks Railways' Appeal(02.06.2018)

The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal filed by the Railways against a judgment, which asked the ministry to consider doing away with the discrimin.....

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Supreme Court Permits Vyapam Scam Accused to Travel Abroad for Studies(09.12.2019)

Supreme Court has allowed Vyapam Scam Accused, Sanket Vaidya, to travel abroad for further studies on the ground that he furnishes a fixed deposit of .....

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Cal. HC: Higher Pay Scale Can’t be Claimed if Duties Performed Without Obtaining Prior Permission(21.07.2022)

Calcutta High Court has held that salary increment cannot be claimed when duties are performed without proper compliance of the relevant mandatory sta.....

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SC Raps Tripura High Court over Dismissing Woman's Plea to Clailm ‘Streedhan’(23.11.2015)

SC has rapped Tripura HC for dismissing plea of woman for 'streedhan' on ground that she lost right over it after judicial separation. The court said .....

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'Will Send You to Jail': SC Warns Ranbaxy Promoters for Not Clearing Dues of Japanese Firm(06.04.2019)

The Japanese firm's contempt plea against the Singh brothers seeks recovery of Rs 4,000 crore from them as directed by the Singapore tribunal.

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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 .....

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SC Issues Notice to Centre, States on Lokpal, Lokayukta(15.09.2016)

SC has issued a notice to Centre on a PIL seeking direction to set up expeditiously an autonomous Lokpal in spirit of Lokpal and Lokayukta Act, 2013. .....

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SERVICE - SC Asks CBI to Submit Proof of Doctoring of Evidence by WB Police Commissioner(28.02.2019)

Supreme Court has asked CBI director to furnish proof to substantiate agency's allegation that former Kolkata police commissioner Rajeev Kumar, as hea.....

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Non-compliance of the mandatory requirement of drawing up a preliminary order vitiates the entire proceedings(01.08.2022)

The Petitioner is challenging the conditional order passed by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate ('SDM'), in term of Section 133 of the Code of Criminal Pr.....

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Legalise Prostitution, Law Can’t Abolish Vices: Retired SC Judge Santosh Hegde(09.07.2018)

"A person who thinks vices can be abolished by law is living in a fool's paradise," said the former Solicitor General of India.

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'Can't Silence Speech Due to Fear of Mob': SC Fines Mamata Govt for Shadow Ban on Political Satire(12.04.2019)

The movie ‘Bhobishyoter Bhoot’ had to be pulled out of several theatres after the Kolkata Joint Commissioner of Police had written to them, citing.....

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Reserve Bank of India releases Discussion Paper on Charges in Payment Systems(17.08.2022)

1. As announced in the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies dated December 08, 2021, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has today released .....

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Finance Minister to review performance of Credit and other Welfare Schemes for Scheduled Castes in Public Sector Banks tomorrow(26.09.2022)

Union Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman will review performance of Credit and other Welfare Schemes for Scheduled Castes in.....

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It Will Not be Adjourned: SC to Centre on Pleas Challenging Re-criminalisation of Homosexuality(10.07.2018)

The newly re-constituted five-judge constitution bench is scheduled to commence hearing of four crucial matters, including the issue of sexual relatio.....

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Setback to Govt Day Before Election as SC Allows Classified Papers to be Used in Rafale Review Petitions(12.04.2019)

A three-judge bench, headed by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, decided by unanimity that the new documents will be relied upon by the top court w.....

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Disclosure requirement for Asset Management Companies(25.08.2022)

1. SEBI has amended the definition of "associate" as per clause (c) of sub-regulation (1) of regulation 2 of SEBI (Mutual Funds) Regulations, 1996 vid.....

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Arbitrator has the inherent discretion to grant post-award interest(01.09.2022)

Present appeal arises from a judgment of the High Court by which the appeal under Section 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 against a ju.....

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RBI Consumer Confidence Survey(10.09.2015)

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

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SC to Parsvnath Developers: Deposit Rs 12 Crores for Delayed Ghaziabad Project(15.09.2016)

Supreme Court has directed Parsvnath Developers to deposit Rs 12 crores with the court’s registry in four weeks in a case related to delay in possessi.....

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CRIMINAL - Amended SC-ST Act Doesn't Limit Court's Jurisdiction to Grant Anticipatory Bail: Calcutta HC(01.03.2019)

Calcutta High Court has granted anticipatory bail to a journalist who was charged under Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocitie.....

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Implementation of Schemes for MSMEs Under Atma Nirbhar Bharat(08.08.2022)

The Government has taken a number of initiatives under the Aatma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan to promote the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sec.....

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No proposal to discontinue the Digital Life Certificate for the Pensioners(30.11.2015)

Various State departments and the Ministry of Science and Technology have clarified that the practice of Digital Life Certificate for continuation of .....

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Plea in SC Against HC Order Restraining Media from Reporting on Probe in Muzaffarpur Shelter Home Case(05.09.2018)

The Patna High Court had on August 23 expressed displeasure over the leak of details of the investigation and asked the media to refrain from publishi.....

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Any plant, machinery, equipment or accessories required for manufacture or production, either directly or indirectly, of goods would fall within the scope of capital goods(23.09.2022)

The Appellant purchased a "Complete Used Stainless Steel Tube Manufacturing Plant" including parts, spares, accessories, tools & tackles and office re.....

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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.....

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'Who Are You to Ask For Women Entry Into Mosque?' SC Dismisses Hindu Mahasabha Plea(08.07.2019)

SC upheld the Kerala High Court order which had said that the PIL was "motivated" and used for "cheap publicity"

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Mere discrepancy in filing the Income Tax Return instead of the Income Certificate cannot lead to a situation where an eligible meritorious candidate is deprived of the scholarship(12.12.2022)

The Petitioner joined Respondent No.2 - Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law ("University") in the five years law course. He belongs to the Schedul.....

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SC Rejects Plea Seeking CBI Probe in Mulayam's DA Case(19.09.2016)

SC has rejected plea seeking CBI inquiry into Disproportionate Assets (DA) case filed against Samajwadi Party (SP) supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav and his.....

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Kerala Church Scandal: SC to Hear Tomorrow Anticipatory Bail Plea of Priest(16.07.2018)

A bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra and justices A M Khanwilkar and D Y Chandrachud agreed to hear the plea of the priest after he sought urgent hear.....

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Kohinoor Diamond Case Gets Legal Burial as SC Dismisses Petition to Reclaim It(30.04.2019)

The top court had in April 2017 disposed of pleas filed by an NGO and others seeking directions to bring back the treasured diamond to India saying it.....

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SC: Refusal to Condone Delay for Appeal Under Section 34 of Arbitration Act Appealable(12.02.2021)

Supreme Court has held that an order refusing to condone the delay in filing an appeal under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 i.....

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In limited scrutiny, AO cannot go beyond dispute raised in notice(23.12.2022)

Present is an appeal filed by the assessee against the order of the learned Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals). The assessee submitted that, the lea.....

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Madras HC Directs State to Include Three Educational Experts in Panel(08.11.2016)

Madras High Court has directed State Government to include three educational experts in committee constituted by Government to deal with issues, inclu.....

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SC: Mere Membership of Banned Organization Will Not Lead to Inference of Committing Terrorist Act(29.05.2019)

Supreme Court has rejected the challenge brought by Maharashtra Government against the Bombay High Court's order granting bail to alleged Maoist sympa.....

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Committee of Experts on Sustainable Finance submits report to IFSCA(05.10.2022)

A 'Committee of Experts on Sustainable Finance', constituted by International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) submitted its final report .....

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J&K HC Directs State to Increase Vigil Around Schools(09.11.2016)

Jammu and Kashmir High Court has ordered Government to rope in village education committees to curb burning of schools in Kashmir.

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Don't Short-Circuit the Process, SC Tells NRC Coordinator, Clears 200 Additional Foreigners Tribunals(31.05.2019)

Over the last couple of days, various media reports have surfaced on how Mohammad Sanaullah, a 52-year-old retiree who furnished documents showing tha.....

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Once the order of termination was approved by the Industrial Tribunal, the findings recorded by it are binding between parties(30.09.2022)

Present appeal is against the impugned judgment and order passed by the High Court of Judicature by which the Division Bench of the High Court has dis.....

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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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J&K&L HC Stays FFRC Order Restraining Pvt. Schools from Charging Fee from Nov 2022 till March 2023(17.11.2022)

Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has stayed an order of Committee for Fixation and Regulation of Fee of Private Schools, J&K, Srinagar (FFRC) w.....

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An award rendered by a person who is ineligible to act as an arbitrator cannot be considered as an arbitral award(05.12.2022)

The Appellants have filed the present appeal under Section 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 ('the A and C Act') impugning an order ren.....

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Delhi HC Seeks Status Report Over Denial of Admission to Kids in Govt Schools(30.08.2017)

Delhi High Court has sought reply of AAP government on a PIL alleging denial of admission to children of Kapsahera area here by government schools and.....

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Madras High Court: State Health Scheme Not Charity(03.06.2019)

Madras High Court has ruled that medical reimbursement claimed by the employees and pensioners or their family members is not the bonus or bounty.

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SEBI underlines the need for analysis and disclosure of risks of trading in F&O(25.01.2023)

Under the supervision of a working group, SEBI has conducted a study analysing the trends in both participation and in profits and losses of individua.....

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‘EC Can’t Insulate Itself From Improvement’: On Oppn Plea, SC Calls For More VVPAT Matching in Polls(25.03.2019)

The apex court asked the Election Commission to file its reply on affidavit indicating the reasons of its satisfaction that purity of elections can be.....

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Previous sanction for prosecution of the public servant is necessary whether the act or omission for which the accused is charged, has a reasonable nexus with discharge of official duty(15.11.2022)

Present is an application under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 ('CrPC') seeking discharge. The applicant (accused No. 13) has ini.....

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SC to AAP: Explain How Stenos Selected(11.01.2016)

SC, over petition by Ved Prakash Aggarwal, who questioned rationale behind spending Rs 21 lakh every month from exchequer for two data entry operators.....

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Gujarat HC: ICAI Not Empowered to Conduct Disciplinary Proceedings Without Written Allegations(17.03.2020)

Gujarat High Court has held that the Institute of Chartered Accountant of India (ICAI) is not empowered to conduct any disciplinary proceedings withou.....

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Cabinet approves setting up of a national level multi-state cooperative organic society under Multi State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) Act, 2002(11.01.2023)

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved a historic decision of setting up and promoting a national l.....

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President Nods for Two More Bills(11.08.2016)

President has given assent to Institutes of Technology (Amendment) Bill, 2016 and National Institutes of Technology, Science Education and Research (A.....

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In the absence of any provision for re-evaluation, the High Court cannot order re-evaluation of the answer scripts(04.11.2022)

The University has preferred the present appeals dissatisfied with the impugned common judgment passed by the High Court, by which the Division Bench .....

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Bombay High Court Rejects PIL Seeking Orders to Make School Bags Lighter(09.07.2019)

Bombay High Court has rejected a public interest litigation (PIL) that sought court directions to the State Education Department to reduce the weight .....

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IFSCA and CEEW sign MoU to cooperate on sustainable finance(21.12.2022)

The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) and the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) have signed a Memorandum of Und.....

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REAL ESTATE - Allahabad HC: Either Husband or Wife Eligible for Noida Flat Schemes(25.03.2019)

Allahabad High Court has ruled that in a case pertaining to a man and wife who applied separately for Noida authority residential flat scheme and both.....

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Scheme(s) of Arrangement by entities who have listed their Non-convertible Debt securities (NCDs)/Non-convertible Redeemable Preference shares(17.11.2022)

1. The SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (hereinafter referred to as "Listing Regulations") was amended vide no.....

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Bombay High Court: Preserve Valuables of Scientists(05.08.2015)

Bombay High Court has suggested to the Maharashtra and Central Government that steps should be taken to ensure protection and preservation of valuabl.....

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Supreme Court: Can BCI’s Disciplinary Panel Members Analyse Documents In Unfamiliar Language?(23.03.2017)

Supreme Court, while setting aside a disciplinary proceedings against a lawyer, has asked ‘how Disciplinary Committee consisting of members, who were .....

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Petition Filed in SC Against Interim Budget(02.02.2019)

A vote-on-account is an approval taken in an election year for a limited period for government spending; a full-fledged budget is presented later by .....

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IFSCA executes MoU with the Reserve Bank of India(16.11.2022)

The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (Mo.....

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CBDT's e-Verification Scheme harnesses information technology to facilitate voluntary compliance(13.03.2023)

The Income Tax Department has taken several progressive steps to encourage voluntary tax compliance and facilitate a transparent and non-intrusive tax.....

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Sovereign Gold Bond 2017-18 Series-IV(13.10.2017)

In terms of GoI notification F. No. 4(25) - B/(W&M)/2017 and RBI circular IDMD.CDD.No.929/14.04.050/2017-18 dated October 06, 2017, the Sovereign Gold.....

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SC Directs Family to Pay Rs 4 Lakh to Destitute Homeless Woman as Ad Hoc Arrangement(30.03.2020)

Supreme Court has directed the family of a deceased man, who was allegedly the woman's husband, to pay her a lump sum amount of Rs 4 lakhs by the end .....

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Delhi HC: COVID-19 Vaccination Can’t Be Insisted Upon By Employer to Government School Lecturer(24.01.2023)

Delhi High Court while observing that COVID-19 vaccination cannot be insisted upon by the employer, has granted relief to a government school lecturer.....

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Pune Student Files Case Against Savitribai Phule University VC, 4 Others Under Atrocities Act(08.07.2019)

The student alleged that on April 1 this year, the varsity officials had registered a case against him after a ruckus at the university refectory sole.....

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Nobody can claim regularization as a matter of right de hors the regularization policy(23.12.2022)

The present petition has been preferred by the Petitioner under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, 1950 against the award passed by Presiding O.....

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SC to Karnataka: Live and Let Live(05.09.2016)

SC has told Karnataka to Live and let live, while urging the State to consider releasing water from the Cauvery river to neighbour Tamil Nadu.

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Delhi High Court: Will Seek Implementation of Report on Excess School Fee(22.08.2017)

Delhi High Court has said that it will seek implementation of recommendations of a panel set up by it to look into excess fees charged by private scho.....

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Acid Thrown on Triple Talaq Crusader for 'Refusing' Nikah Halala; SC Seeks Response from UP Govt(14.09.2018)

Rani's husband had asked her to undergo nikah halala with his brother in order to facilitate the couple to undo the 'Islamic divorce'. However, when s.....

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Pre-arrest bail is to be granted only when the court is convinced that circumstances exist to resort to extraordinary remedy(27.01.2023)

The present application is filed by the Applicant under Section 438 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) praying for grant of pre-arrest bai.....

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SC Gives Back Possession of Mine to Rajasthan Govt from UltraTech(25.01.2016)

SC has held that Rajasthan Government will take back possession of a mine from Gotan Limestone Khanji Udyog Pvt Ltd (GLKUPL), which was transferred to.....

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After Delay in Extradition of Vijay Mallya and Lalit Modi, SC Questions the 'Will' of Modi Govt(12.12.2017)

The court even questioned the will of the Ministry of External Affairs in getting the fugitives back from the foreign country.

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Citing SC Order, CBI's Acting Director Refuses to Reopen Corruption Case Against I-T Officers(27.11.2018)

In 2016, the CBI had registered a case against nine senior Income Tax officials and three private persons, including Chartered Accountant Sanjay Bhand.....

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Show cause notice issued under section 28 of the Customs Act, 1962 in the case of M/s. Blue-Fin Frozen Foods Pvt. Ltd.- Section 28(9A)(c)(13.03.2023)

1. Reference is invited to your letter vide F. No. S/26-211/ADJ.DRI/Torrent/2019-20 dated 01.02.2023 (read with letters dated 09.01.2023 and 06.03.202.....

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SC Seeks Centre’s Response to Italian Marine’s Plea(21.09.2016)

SC has sought Centre’s response in a week to plea of Italian marine Massimiliano Latorre, accused of killing two Indian fishermen off Kerala coast on .....

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Upper Castes Pressure Dalit Woman Cook to Leave TN School, SC Panel Summons Officials(20.07.2018)

Some upper caste Hindus belonging to the Gounder community protested against the woman's posting as she was a Dalit, police said.

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SC Asks Amrapali Group to Explain Details of Transactions, Agreements with MS Dhoni(30.04.2019)

Court-appointed forensic auditors told the SC bench that they had detected 24 transactions between Amrapali Group and M/s Rhiti Sports Management Pvt .....

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Supreme Court: All Parents to Pay 100% School Fees for Lockdown Period(12.02.2021)

Supreme Court has announced that parents will have to pay full fees to the schools of the schools during the pandemic period. This will be equal to th.....

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Appellant cannot be punished for not doing something which was impossible for it to do(05.01.2023)

The original writ Petitioner has preferred the present appeal feeling aggrieved with the impugned judgment passed by the High Court by which the High .....

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SC Directs Karnataka to Give 6,000 Cusecs of Cauvery Water Every Day to TN(21.09.2016)

SC has directed Karnataka to release 6,000 cusecs of Cauvery river water a day to Tamil Nadu from September 21 to 27.

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'Everyone Can Go, No Concept of a Private Temple': SC on Entry of Women in Sabarimala(19.07.2018)

The Constitution Bench hearing the case said there is no concept of a private temple. If there is a temple then it is a public place and everyone is a.....

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Chit Fund Scam: SC Asks CBI to Bring Evidence for Seeking Custodial Interrogation of Ex-Kolkata CP(30.04.2019)

Supreme Court has asked CBI to furnish evidence for seeking custodial interrogation of former Kolkata Police Commissioner Rajeev Kumar, who was earlie.....

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SC: Consumer Fora has No Power to Accept Written Statement Beyond Period of 45 Days(12.02.2021)

Supreme Court has reiterated that consumer fora has no jurisdiction and/or power to accept the written statement beyond the period of 45 days.

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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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Delhi High Court Restrains Action Against Delhi Discoms(24.08.2015)

Delhi High Court has restrained the Government from taking any action on the basis of a Draft Comptroller and Auditor General report on the functionin.....

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SC: Landowner Can Seek Compensation from Builder under Consumer Protection Act(25.07.2016)

SC has held that a landowner who signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a builder to develop apartments on his land is a consumer and can dema.....

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Centralised Processing of Equalisation Levy Statement Scheme, 2023(07.02.2023)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 168 of Finance Act, 2016 (28 of 2016), the Central Board of Direct Taxes hereby make.....

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OPINION | Judicial Decorousness in SC Can't be Negotiable, CJI Must Act Against All(12.12.2017)

On December 5, when the high-profile Ramjanmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute case was taken up by a special bench, headed by the CJI, an unprecedente.....

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'You're Just Fooling Around': SC Slams Karnataka Govt for 'Doing Nothing' in Kalburgi Probe(27.11.2018)

The top court indicated that it may transfer the case to Bombay High Court for supervision of investigation after looking into the status report of Ka.....

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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 .....

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SC Rejects Pleas Seeking Enquiry into Kargil Scam(13.10.2015)

Supreme Court has rejected a bunch of pleas seeking enquiry into alleged multi-crore scam in purchase of defence equipments in 1999 Kargil operations.

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Guidelines for revised integrated housing scheme for workers(09.08.2017)

Ministry of Labour & Employment has released guidelines for the Revised Integrated Housing Scheme (RIHS), 2016 for workers. The scheme provides housin.....

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Chandrababu Naidu Vows to 'Fight for Transparency in Election Process' after SC junks VVPAT plea(07.05.2019)

Chandrababu Naidu, along with leaders of 20 other opposition parties, had filed a plea seeking review of the Supreme Court's order directing EC to inc.....

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Madras HC Issues Notice on Plea Challenging Special Discounts Offered to FASTag Holders(11.03.2020)

Madras High Court has issued notices to the Union of India and the National Highways Authority of India in a Petition challenging special discounts of.....

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Cal. HC: Imparting Education Not Sufficient to Bring All Unaided & Minority Private Schools U/A 226(19.12.2022)

Calcutta High Court has held that imparting of education simpliciter is not sufficient for bringing all unaided and minority private schools and colle.....

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In an Appeal proceeding, the onus to prove that denial of information was justified shall be on the CPIO(10.10.2017)

The Appellant vide his RTI application sought information regarding file number relating to amendments made in the Central Excise Act by the Central E.....

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SC Allows Sale Of 10% Of Unsold BS-IV Vehicles for 10 Days After Lockdown(30.03.2020)

Supreme Court has granted some relaxations to the 31st March, 2020 deadline for the sale and registration of BS-IVvehicles.The Court allowed the sale .....

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Different educational qualification and experience prescribed for appointment is a valid basis to grant different pay scales(16.01.2023)

The Respondents are working as the Nursing Assistants in various hospitals under the establishment of Border Security Force. All of them were being pa.....

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Disclosures and compliance requirements for Issuance and Listing of Municipal Debt Securities(24.11.2022)

1. SEBI (Issue and Listing of Municipal Debt Securities) Regulations, 2015 (ILMDS Regulations) and circulars issued thereunder, provide the framework .....

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UP Govt Files Fresh Status Report in SC on Hapur Lynching case, Matter to Be Heard on May 9(03.05.2019)

The apex court in September last year had directed Meerut range's Inspector General of Police to supervise the investigation in the case.

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SC on Custodial Torture: Protector Cannot Adopt Brutality(12.02.2021)

Supreme Court has said that beating a person in a police station causes a sense of fear in society, is a matter of great public concern and such bruta.....

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

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

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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.....

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SC Clarifies, Sedition Charges Can't be Slapped for Criticising Government(06.09.2016)

SC has clarified that sedition charges cannot be brought against a person merely for raising a voice against the government or its policies.

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'Got True Independence', Says Gujarat Gay Prince as he Hailed SC Verdict on Section 377(07.09.2018)

Manvendra Singh Gohil had made his sexual orientation public some years ago and has been working for the betterment of the LGBTQ community through his.....

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Uttarakhand High Court: Grandchildren from Daughter Will Not be Denied Advantages of Welfare Scheme(07.06.2019)

Uttarakhand High Court has noted that grandchildren from a daughter of a freedom fighter cannot be denied the advantages of welfare schemes available .....

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Central Government makes amendment in the Government of India Notification No. 6(2)98-DBA-II dated 19th February, 1999(31.01.2023)

The Central Government hereby makes the following amendment in the Government of India Notification No. 6(2)98-DBA-II dated 19th February, 1999 titled.....

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CJI Gogoi Appears Before SC Inquiry Panel Probing Allegations of Sexual Harassment Against Him(01.05.2019)

Gogoi appeared for questioning a day after the complainant withdrew herself from the panel, saying that she felt she was unlikely to get any justice.

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SC: Petitioners can File Fresh Cases as Plea on Undertrials Set Aside(12.02.2021)

Supreme Court has set aside a plea seeking direction to State Governments to stop the influx of undertrials to prisons and implement orders of the Ape.....

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

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

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SC/ST Act, 2015 in force from 26 January 2016(18.01.2016)

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has notified 26 January, 2016 as the date on which the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Preve.....

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Should Women Also be Held Guilty of Adultery? SC to Examine Archaic Law(12.12.2017)

Section 497 makes adultery an offence only with respect to a man who has a relationship with somebody's wife. The wife is considered neither adulterou.....

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Setback for Nitish Kumar Govt as SC Transfers Probe Into 17 Shelter Homes to CBI(28.11.2018)

The Supreme Court also directed that no CBI officer probing the shelter home cases shall be transferred without permission from the court.

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Constitution of an expert committee to 'Onshore the Indian Innovation to GIFT IFSC'(21.03.2023)

The Indian startup ecosystem is the third largest startup ecosystem in the world, boasting an impressive 115 unicorns (billion-dollar enterprises). In.....

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SC Allows 3 Dance Bars in Maharashtra to Operate under Old Rules(21.09.2016)

SC has allowed three dance bars in Maharashtra, which were granted license and with proper CCTVs, to remain open without implementing new law enacted .....

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After SC Rap, Sabarimala Board Likely to Support Women's Entry in Kerala Temple(22.07.2018)

When the CPI(M)-led state government supported the move to open temple doors for women, the TDB took a different position in the apex court on Thursda.....

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'Satisfy Us it is Not Political': SC Asks CBI for Proof Against Ex-Kolkata Top Cop in Saradha Scam(30.04.2019)

It also sought direct evidence from the CBI on Kumar's involvement, especially the data on laptop, mobile phones, or diaries which allegedly contained.....

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SC: Cite Particular Incidents of Authoritarian Extra(12.02.2021)

Supreme Court has requested a gaggle of younger legal professionals, who highlighted the ‘indiscriminate’ arrests of “tens of thousands of petty trade.....

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

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

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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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Bofors Case: CBI Goes Against Attorney General's Advice, Files Appeal in SC After 12-Year Delay(05.02.2018)

Sources said CBI's law officers were in favour of the appeal as the agency came out with "some important documents and evidence" to challeng.....

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SCDRC Chandigarh Fines Big Bazaar for Charging Money for Carry Bag(09.09.2019)

State Consumer Disputes Redressal (SCDRC) Chandigarh has fined retail chain Big Bazaar for charging customers for carry bags. The SCDRC has termed it .....

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Premature redemption under Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) Scheme - Redemption Price for premature redemption due on April 21, 2023 (Series IV of SGB 2017-18)(20.04.2023)

1.In terms of GOI Notification F. No. 4(25) - W&M/2017 dated October 06, 2017 (SGB 2017-18, Series IV - Issue date October 23, 2017) on Sovereign Gold.....

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CIC Directs CBSE to Permit Inspection of Smriti Irani’s School Records(18.01.2017)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to permit examination of Textiles Minister Smriti Irani'.....

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Applicability of requirement of certificate being procedural can be relaxed by Court wherever interest of justice so justifies(30.01.2018)

In instant Special Leave Petition (SLP), question which arose in the course of consideration of the matter was whether videography of the scene of cri.....

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Delhi High Court to AAP Government: Take Over Schools that Cannot Pay Teachers in Full(09.09.2019)

Delhi High Court has directed the AAP Government to take over management of private schools unable to pay hiked salaries as per the 7th Central Pay Co.....

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Procedure for applying for Amnesty scheme for one-time settlement of default in export obligation by Advance and EPCG authorization holders(17.04.2023)

Reference Public Notice No. 02/2023 dated 01.04.2023, the procedure for filing applications for Amnesty scheme for one-time settlement of default in e.....

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Madras High Court Directs American Intl School to Reply to State Govt’s Notice Within 15 Days(11.09.2019)

Madras High Court has directed the American International School, Chennai to reply to the State Government’s notice within 15 days after obtaining nec.....

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Cases arising out of matrimonial differences should be put to quietus, if the parties have arrived upon a genuine settlement(17.04.2023)

The present petition has been filed seeking quashing of FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 of Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC). The marriage between Petition.....

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Are People Without Aadhaar Non-Existent for Govt? SC Asks(10.01.2018)

The Chief Secretary of the Uttar Pradesh government, who had been summoned by the Court, was emphatic that people must have some identity proof if the.....

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SC: Certificate by Institutions Unable to Bestow 'Degrees' Cannot be Granted Equivalence to 'Degree'(16.08.2019)

SC has observed that a certificate issued by an institution or an authority or person other than those specified in Section 22(1) of the University Gr.....

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NCLT has discretion to admit an application under Section 7 of IBC on existence of a financial debt, unless there are good reasons to reject it(11.05.2023)

The Respondent-Bank filed an application under Section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) before the National Company Law Tribunal. T.....

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Bombay HC Stays FIRs Against Two Colleges in Multi-crore Scholarship Scam(19.01.2017)

Bombay High Court has granted interim stay on a police complaint lodged against two city colleges in multi-crore scholarship scam in Maharashtra colle.....

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Scheme under which period of imprisonment served in default of payment in full of the amount specified in confiscation order is based on entire amount outstanding, including interest(24.01.2018)

Present case concerns the enforcement of confiscation orders made by the Crown Court upon conviction. As well as various statutory mechanisms for enfo.....

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Satyam Scam: SAT Quashes 2-Year Ban on PwC from Auditing Listed Companies(09.09.2019)

Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) in a major setback to Securities and Exchange Board of India has overturned the markets regulator's order banning.....

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Security for costs is discretionary remedy granted to Defendant on reasonable apprehension that Plaintiff will not be able to pay the costs of litigation, if plaintiffs claim fails(19.04.2023)

The issue before the Supreme was whether the high court correctly exercised its discretion by ordering the second Appellant to furnish security for co.....

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Government launches Vivad se Vishwas scheme for relief to MSMEs(02.05.2023)

Central Government has launched the scheme, “Vivad se Vishwas I – Relief to MSMEs”. The scheme was announced in the Union Budget 2023-2024 by Union Fi.....

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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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SC Allows Dera Sacha Sauda Chief’s Plea to Examine Ex-CBI Official(05.10.2016)

SC has allowed Dera Sacha Sauda Chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh’s plea seeking summoning of a Ex-CBI official, who had recorded statements of two allege.....

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At Verge of Losing Faith in Justice, Says Woman Who Accused CJI of Sexual Harassment After Clean Chit(06.05.2019)

The former SC staffer said gross injustice had been done to her after the panel said that it has “found no substance” in the allegations against J.....

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Bhima Koregaon Case: SC Extends Interim Protection from Arrest to Activists Navlakha & Teltumbde(09.03.2020)

Supreme Court has extended till March 16 the interim protection from arrest granted to civil rights activists Gautam Navlakha and Anand Teltumbde in c.....

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Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) (Seventh Amendment) Regulations, 2022(05.12.2022)

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 11, subsection (2) of section 11A and section 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 199.....

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SC Asks Petitioner to Provide Bonafide in Yeddyurappa Case(23.08.2016)

SC has asked a petitioner to prove his bonafide for filing a plea challenging a Karnataka High Court order quashing order sanctioning prosecution of e.....

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It Can't Go on Like This: SC Tells Govt on Huge Vacancies in CIC, State Information Commissions(02.07.2018)

A bench headed by Justice AK Sikri expressed strong displeasure over the fact that the government's failure in appointing Information Commissioners ha.....

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

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

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Appellate Court would not interfere with the exercise of discretion of the court of first instance except where the discretion has been shown to have been exercised arbitrarily(18.04.2023)

The present appeal assails the judgment and order passed by the Division Bench of the High Court, thereby setting aside the order of the Single Judge,.....

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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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Punjab & Haryana HC Seeks Status Report on Female Attendants in School Buses(23.01.2017)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed Punjab and Haryana to apprise Court within three months whether provisions made for female attendants in ve.....

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'Conscience Shocked': SC Disapproves of UP Governor Freeing Gorakhpur Man Convicted of 4 Political Killings(04.12.2018)

The Supreme Court expressed surprise that Governor Ram Naik had exercised his constitutional power to free a person who has been convicted for four mu.....

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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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Centre launches the revamped CGTMSE Scheme(27.04.2023)

Union Minister for MSME launched the revamped CGTMSE Scheme (Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises Scheme). CGTMSE has been prov.....

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SC: Let Centre and Parliament Take Decision on Euthanasia(16.02.2016)

SC has asked Centre and Parliament to take a call on legalizing euthanasia saying that issue needed to be first debated and decided by people's court.

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Delhi High Court Terms AAP Govt Proximity Rules ‘Unconstitutional’(20.01.2017)

Delhi High Court has termed “unconstitutional” AAP Government’s guidelines to Minority Unaided Schools to grant admission to minority community studen.....

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Sabarimala: Kerala Moves SC Seeking Transfer of Cases From HC(04.12.2018)

The state government said it is "constitutionally bound" to ensure that the law laid down by the apex court is implemented. It, however, all.....

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SCDRC Directs Ministry to Issue Orders Against Unlawful Charging of Cancellation Fees on Air Tickets(12.09.2019)

State Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum Chandigarh has directed the Ministry of Civil Aviation to consider the issue of unlawful charging of amount b.....

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

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

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How Many Special Courts Have Been Set up to Try Cases of Politicians, SC Asks Govt(22.08.2018)

The top court had on December 14 last year directed the Centre to set up 12 special courts to exclusively deal with cases involving politicians and sa.....

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Supreme Court's Big Blow to Amrapali | Relief for Home Buyers(23.07.2019)

Supreme Court delivered a verdict which cancelled the RERA registration of Amrapali, banning them from undertaking any housing project ever. As many a.....

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SVLDR Scheme is required to be interpreted liberally to further its object(22.05.2023)

The Petitioner has filed the present petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, 1950 impugning the decision of the concerned authority t.....

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Mahatma Gandhi Assassination Case: SC to Examine Plea Without Getting Influenced by 'Greatness of Personality'(12.01.2018)

The Court's observation came as PIL petitioner urged the bench to proceed since the "country has a right to know the truth behind Mahatma's killi.....

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Bombay HC: Neither Union nor State has Authority to Issue Guidelines to Govern Judicial Discretion(20.08.2019)

Bombay High Court has rejected a petition filed by a man who challenged the constitutional validity of Section 125 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.....

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Cabinet approves PLI Scheme – 2.0 for IT Hardware(17.05.2023)

The Union Cabinet approved the Production Linked Incentive Scheme 2.0 (PLI) for IT Hardware with a budgetary outlay Rs. 17,000 crore. Electronics manu.....

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SC Judges' Press Conference Will Damage Judiciary's Image, Says Former SC Judge Santosh Hegde(12.01.2018)

The four judges have got good reasons to challenge the monopoly of the CJI. But they should have challenged him in the confines of the four walls of t.....

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Top Court Stays Appellate Tribunal’s Order in RCom OTSC Case(20.08.2019)

Top Court has stayed an Appellate Tribunal’s order which had stalled the Telecom Department’s demand for Rs 2,000 crore from Reliance Communications (.....

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Interference would be called for, if the exercise of the discretion was based on a misdirection of fact or a wrong principle of law(18.05.2023)

Present is an appeal by the Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service (SARS) against an order setting aside the winding-up of Regiments Capit.....

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Supreme Court: No Trademark Allowed on Gods, Religious Texts(25.11.2015)

SC has ruled that names of gods or holy books cannot be trademarked to sell goods and services, as allowing such a thing could offend people’s sensibi.....

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Mumbai Man Moves SC for Re-probe in Mahatma Gandhi's Murder, Says New Evidence Shows 'Larger Conspiracy'(03.10.2018)

He claimed that examination of two books would lead to conclusion that the person/persons in the highest echelons of power, were "complicit".....

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SC Issues Notice on Plea Seeking Probe into Alleged Custodial Torture of Raghu Rama Krishna Raju(26.05.2021)

Supreme Court has issued notice on a writ petition filed by the son of YSR Congress MP Raghu Rama Krishnam Raju seeking an investigation by the Centra.....

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Redemption Price for premature redemption due on May 12, 2023(08.05.2023)

1. In terms of GOI Notification F. No. 4(8) - W&M/2017 dated April 20, 2017 (SGB 2017-18, Series I - Issue date May 12, 2017) on Sovereign Gold Bond S.....

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Photo of Lalu's Son With Scribe's 'killer' Under Supreme Court Lens(20.11.2017)

Supreme Court has sought CBI's response to certain reports on a photograph showing the alleged killer of scribe Rajdeo Ranjan with then Bihar health m.....

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SC Grants Interim Stay on Execution of 7 Death Row Convicts in Rohtak Gangrape and Murder Case(05.07.2019)

Supreme Court has put an interim stay on the execution of seven death row convicts, who gangraped and killed a mentally challenged woman in Rohtak.

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A party was bound by their pleadings and ordinarily, they would not be allowed to raise a different or fresh case without a due amendment(03.05.2023)

The Respondent (Mr. Gqamane) was arrested without a warrant for allegedly assaulting the complainant. A charge of assault with intent to commit grievo.....

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SC Issues Notice to Rajasthan in Panchayati Raj Case(28.07.2016)

SC has issued notice to Rajasthan Govt. on constitutional validity of legislation fixing minimum qualification for contesting panchayat elections in t.....

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HC Cites ‘Reputed’ VHP’s Role to Confirm Woman’s SC Quota Job Post Conversion From Christianity(23.08.2018)

The judge noted that the petitioner originally belonged to the Christian (Scheduled Caste) community and subsequently she voluntarily wanted to embrac.....

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SC: Special Court Can Take Cognizance of Offence Without Committal if Special Act Authorizes It to Do(24.07.2019)

Supreme Court has ruled that when there is a clear provision in the Special Act empowering the Special Court to take cognizance of an offence without .....

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

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

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CBDT Notifies New Communication Scheme(28.02.2018)

Central Board of Direct Taxes has notified a new centralised communication scheme for serving e-notices to income tax-payers as part of the Government.....

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Manipur High Court Quashes 2016 MPSC Examination(22.10.2019)

Manipur High Court has quashed the results of 2016 examination conducted by Manipur Public Service Commission and also the appointment of those recrui.....

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Remittances to International Financial Services Centres (IFSCs) under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS)(22.06.2023)

1. Attention of Authorised Persons is invited to A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 11 dated February 16, 2021 and A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 03 dated.....

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Can't Assault and Kill in Name of Religion, Says SC Warning Courts Against 'Religious Bias'(15.02.2018)

Strongly disapproving of hate crimes, the Supreme Court maintained that every court has to be mindful of the pluralistic character of the Indian socie.....

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Supreme Court Asks for Status Report from CBI, ED on Investigation in Coal Scam Cases(18.09.2019)

Supreme Court has sought to know from Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED) the status of investigation and trial in .....

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E-advance rulings (Amendment) Scheme, 2023(12.06.2023)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (9) and (10) of section 245R of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961), the Central Government here.....

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SC Questions Delhi Police over Presence of Some Unsolicited Persons in Court(12.04.2016)

SC has questioned Delhi Police over presence of some unsolicited persons in black robes in a courtroom where JNUSU President Kanhaiya Kumar was allege.....

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Supreme Court Mandates Prior Sanction to Prosecute Officers Under SC/ST Act(21.03.2018)

Supreme Court has introduced safeguards to prevent misuse of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 against officers who deal with the complai.....

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SC: Domestic Violence Complaint not Valid if Parties are not Living Together in Shared Household(15.10.2019)

Supreme Court has upheld a dismissal of domestic violence complaint filed by a woman against persons not living with her in a shared household. The Co.....

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DGFT implements the Advance Authorisation Scheme, allows duty-free import of inputs for export purposes(17.07.2023)

Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) implements the Advance Authorisation Scheme under the Foreign Trade Policy, which allows duty-free import .....

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Securities and Exchange Board of India (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) (Fifth Amendment) Regulations, 2015(14.08.2015)

SEBI made regulations to amend the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2009. These are .....

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Suven Life Books Patents for Neuro-Degenerative Drug(13.07.2016)

Suven Life Sciences has been granted a patent each by India and South Africa for a drug used in treatment of neuro-degenerative diseases.

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Show Proof that West Bengal Govt. Blocked Probe: SC to CBI(05.02.2019)

Supreme Court has told CBI that if CBI will produce evidence of Kolkata police commissioner or any authority in West Bengal destroying evidence or thw.....

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SC: Chit Foreman Authorized to Recover Amount of Future Subscription from Defaulting Subscriber(08.11.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that the relationship between a chit subscriber and a chit foreman is a contractual obligation which creates a debt on the .....

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Delhi HC: Subscription Fees for E-Journal is Not Royalty(17.07.2023)

Delhi High Court has held that subscription amount received from subscribers of e-journals cannot be treated as royalty as all the assessee did was se.....

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Securities and Exchange Board of India (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) (Fourth Amendment) Regulations, 2015.(14.08.2015)

SEBI made regulations to amend the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2009. The amendm.....

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SC Denies to Take PIL on Pruning Blacklist(13.07.2016)

SC has denied to take PIL seeking directive to Centre and Punjab Government against ‘reckless’ removal of persons from blacklist of terrorists and ant.....

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Choices of Sexual Preference Protected Under Scheme of Constitutional Morality: Calcutta HC(05.02.2019)

Calcutta High Court has observed that consensual cohabitation between two adults of same sex cannot be termed as illegal and also observed that such .....

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SC: Complaint under Section 138 Valid Against Dishonour of Cheque Issued Pursuant to Lok Adalat Award(08.11.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that a complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881for dishonor of cheque issued pursuant to the Lok.....

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SC to Centre: Have Any Schemes Been Formulated for Rehabilitation of Manual Scavengers?(14.07.2023)

Supreme Court while hearing petition seeking implementation of Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013, has .....

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Not for Court to Say She Didn't Marry Right Person: SC on Kerala Love Jihad Case(22.02.2018)

A bench, headed by Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra, observed that it is not for a court to sit over the decision of an adult to marry someone.

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SC: Enforcement date of IBC Wholly Irrelevant to Triggering of any Limitation for Applications(03.10.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that the enforcement date of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 does not and cannot form a trigger point of limitatio.....

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Eligibility conditions for availing benefits under the Building and Other Construction Workers scheme(27.07.2023)

As per the extant provisions of Section 12 of Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996 [.....

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RBI Consumer Confidence Survey(10.09.2015)

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

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2004 Kumbakonam Fire Tragedy: SC Orders Victims' Lawyer to Shell Out Rs 50 Lakh(03.06.2018)

As many as 49 petitions were moved in the Madras High Court wherein affected families contended that their lawyer illegally diverted the compensation .....

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SC: Orders Passed by HC Contrary to Section 67 shall not be Given Effect to by Authorities(09.12.2019)

Supreme Court of India has ruled that the orders passed by the High Court which are contrary to the Section 67 (8) of the Central Goods and Services A.....

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Schemes to Support MSMEs(10.08.2023)

The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sector plays an important role in the growth of the Indian economy. As per the latest information rece.....

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Cabinet approves the Scheme titled Viability Gap Funding for development of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)(06.09.2023)

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Hon'ble Prime Minister approves the Scheme for Viability Gap Funding (VGF) for development of Battery Energy Storage.....

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Lowered education loan criteria for SC/ST students to be decided by RBI and Government(13.10.2015)

Kerala High Court dismissed petitions against the decision of the State Bank of Travancore to not grant the petitioners educational loans for failing .....

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Supreme Court Refuses to Stay UPPSC Mains Exam(15.06.2018)

Supreme Court has refused to stay the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission mains examination on June 18 and set aside the Allahabad High Court orde.....

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SC: Insurance Company Cannot Raise Delay as Basis for Repudiation First Time Before Consumer Forum(24.12.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that an Insurance Company cannot raise delay as a ground for repudiation for the first time before Consumer Forum if it has.....

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Clarification regarding investment of Mutual Fund schemes in units of Corporate Debt Market Development Fund(06.09.2023)

1. This has reference to SEBI Circular SEBI/HO/IMD/PoD2/P/CIR/2023/129 dated July 27, 2023 on Investment by Mutual Fund Schemes and AMCs in units of C.....

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SC Directs GRAs to Look into Harassment Complaints of MP Tribals(16.08.2016)

SC has said that complaints of tribals of three districts in Madhya Pradesh regarding alleged harassment by forest officials and police inaction would.....

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Bank is precluded from declining benefits of Scheme as same is non-discretionary and non-discriminatory(22.05.2018)

In facts of present case, Petitioner availed a career loan from State Bank of India (the Bank) during 2007 for pursuing pilot training course. The fat.....

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SC: Intermediaries can be Prosecuted for Defamation if Complaint Made Before Amendment in IT Act(11.12.2019)

Supreme Court has ruled that intermediaries like Google India can be prosecuted for the offence of defamation instituted prior to the amendments to th.....

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Prior show cause notice granting reasonable opportunity of being heard is essential element of all administrative decision-making(18.08.2023)

Instituting present proceeding under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, 1950, a challenge has been laid by the petitioner to an order to the ex.....

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Dues of 37,000 Farmers: SC Helpless, Asks Gujarat Govt to Consider Ways to Help(24.02.2018)

The Supreme Court observed that it will give liberty to the farmers' groups to make a representation to the state government, which should provide hel.....

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Karnataka HC Asks KPSC to Submit Details of Scribes Provided to Visually Impaired Candidates(08.09.2020)

Karnataka High Court has directed the Karnataka Public Service Commission to provide details about how many candidates who appeared for the preliminar.....

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Government launches one-time settlement Scheme for Contractual Disputes(02.08.2023)

The Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, has launched the scheme, "Vivad se Vishwas II - (Contractual Disputes), to effectively settle the .....

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Women Do Not Live Only for a Marriage and Husband, Says SC on Female Genital Mutilation(30.07.2018)

A three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra said subjugation of women to their husbands won’t pass the test of constitutionality and sai.....

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Maintenance of Escrow Account with a Scheduled Commercial Bank(17.11.2020)

1. A reference is invited to the instructions issued by Reserve Bank of India vide (a) DPSS.CO.PD.No.1164/02.14.006/2017-18 dated October 11, 2017 (up.....

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SCOMET Updates 2023 - Amendment in Appendix 3 (SCOMET items) to Schedule- 2 of ITC (HS) Classification of Export and Import Items, 2018(28.08.2023)

1. In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 5 and Section 14A of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992, read with Para 1.02 a.....

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Cabinet approves eCourts Phase III for 4 years(13.09.2023)

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the eCourts Project Phase III as a Central Sector Scheme spanning four.....

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25 Held For 'Social Boycott' of SC Community Members In Telangana(09.01.2019)

There was a simmering dispute since some members of the SC community, belonging to Marampally village, had dug and erected pillars in an open land nea.....

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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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SC: Disclosure Statements can’t establish Charges Beyond Reasonable Doubt on its Own(14.08.2023)

Supreme Court has held that although disclosure statements hold significance as a contributing factor in unriddling a case, they are not so strong a p.....

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Go And Face Trial: SC Dismisses Dayanidhi Maran's Appeal in Illegal Telephone Exchange Case in 2 Mins(30.07.2018)

Dayanidhi Maran is accused of installing a private telephone exchange with 764 telephone lines at his residence to facilitate illegal uplink of SUN TV.....

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For a valid blacklisting order, show cause notice must clearly mention intention to blacklist the noticee(16.11.2020)

Present appeal is directed against the order passed by the High Court. By the impugned order, the High Court has dismissed the writ petition and has u.....

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Amendment in the Scheme Guidelines for the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for Automobile and Auto Component industry(31.08.2023)

In partial modification of the Scheme Guidelines for the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for Automobile and Auto Component industry which was.....

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Decriminalising Section 377: What's at Stake as SC Set to Review Gay Sex Law From Today(10.07.2018)

Section 377 prohibits ‘unnatural sex’ or carnal intercourse against the order of nature. It is a colonial-era law (1861) that prohibits non-penova.....

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'You'll Never Let Country Remain in Peace': Supreme Court Junks Plea for Worship at Ayodhya Site(12.04.2019)

The SC bench was hearing an appeal filed against the January 10 order of the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court, which had dismissed the plea s.....

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Salient features and Guidelines of PM Vishwakarma Scheme(20.09.2023)

PM Vishwakarma, a Central Sector Scheme, was launched on 17th September, 2023 by the Prime Minister to provide end-to-end support to artisans and craf.....

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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.....

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Delhi HC Dismisses Salman Khurshid’s Plea For Stay of Expulsion By DPS(06.06.2018)

Delhi High Court has refused to stay the expulsion of former Union Minister Salman Khurshid from Delhi Public School (DPS) Society.

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SC: Second Appeal Cannot be Rejected on Merits when Appellant is Unrepresented on Day for Hearing(16.12.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that a High Court cannot reject a second appeal on merits when the Appellant is unrepresented on the date fixed for hearing.....

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Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region releases new Scheme Guidelines for implementing Cabinet-approved Schemes during 15th Finance Commission's balance period (2022-2026)(21.08.2023)

Continuation of the North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme (NESIDS) with an approved outlay of Rs. 8139.50 crore for the period from 202.....

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Madras High Court Preserves Vandiyur Lake(02.11.2015)

Madras High Court has said that it would never permit Madurai district administration to establish a Traffic Park Driving Training School on the weste.....

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Right To Choose Sexual Partner a Fundamental Right, Says SC Judge(12.07.2018)

A five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra was told by various petitioners that section 377 of the IPC violates various funda.....

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Operating Guidelines for Investment Advisers in International Financial Services Centre(09.01.2020)

SEBI has issued SEBI (International Financial Services Centres) Guidelines, 2015 (hereinafter referred to as 'IFSC Guidelines') on March 27, 2015 for .....

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MP HC: In Absence of Allegations of Annoyance and Obscene Words, Section 294 IPC Won’t be Attracted(26.09.2023)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that he absence of allegations of annoyance and alleged stated words to be obscene words cannot attract the charge .....

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Government to set up National Tribal Advisory Council(29.10.2015)

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs will set up a National Tribal Advisory Council to monitor and implement tribal welfare schemes. The Council is proposed.....

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News18 Daybreak | SC Hearing on Section 377, Thai Cave Boys Rescued and Other Stories You May Have Missed(12.07.2018)

Get a fresh dose of the news that matters, delivered directly to your inbox, every morning. The perfect way, to get you started and informed, for the .....

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Gujarat High Court: Confiscation Before Seizure Cannot be Ordered on Mere Suspicion(17.01.2020)

Gujarat High Court has held that to issue a notice of confiscation u/s 130 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, mere suspicion may not be .....

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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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Accounting Firms Cannot Self-regulate, Oversight Mechanism a Must: SC to Govt(23.02.2018)

The Court asked the Central government to constitute within two months an expert committee to thoroughly examine the issues pertaining to “violation.....

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SC Stays Disciplinary Proceedings Against Madhya Pradesh District Judge(07.09.2020)

Supreme Court has issued notice & also stayed disciplinary proceedings against a Senior District Judge from Madhya Pradesh on account of sexual harass.....

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Interlocutory application seeking discharge in the midst of trial is not maintainable(03.08.2023)

The Appellant by way of instant appeal has assailed the judgment and order passed by the High Court whereby the High Court has allowed the said petiti.....

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RBI Consumer Confidence Survey(10.09.2015)

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

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Karnataka HC Stays CBSE's Disaffiliation of NPS Group of Schools(15.09.2016)

Karnataka HC, while giving relief to NPS Schools, has stayed further proceedings pursuant to FIR lodged against them and also stayed CBSE's disaffilia.....

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CIVIL - Madras HC Transfers Fake UGC Office Scam Probe to CB-CID(05.03.2019)

Madras High Court transferred the investigation into the fake University Grants Commission (UGC) office scam to CB-CID.

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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.....

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Unless ex facie arbitrariness is established, the court would refrain from interfering with the decision of an examination body(04.10.2023)

The Petitioner, pursuant to a notice, inviting applications for filling up sixteen vacancies by way of direct recruitment to the Delhi Higher Judicial.....

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SC Approves Panel Selected to Inquire against CBI Ex-Chief Ranjit Sinha(15.09.2015)

SC has approved team selected by former CBI special director M L Sharma in order to give shape to high-level team to inquire whether former CBI direct.....

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Delhi HC: Periodic Inspection of School Buildings Mandatory(16.09.2016)

Delhi HC has directed ‘mandatory periodic inspection’ of all buildings and premises of government and private schools in the national capital to ensur.....

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SC Quashes NCLAT Order which held that Dissenting Financial Creditor should not be Discriminated(11.11.2019)

Supreme Court has quashed an order passed by the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal which ruled that a dissenting financial creditor cannot be di.....

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

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

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Mandatory Requirement of AADHAR for Individuals Availing Facilities under Specified Schemes through Banks or Financial Institutions(01.03.2017)

Whereas, the use of Aadhaar as identity document for delivery of services or benefits or subsidies simplifies the Government delivery processes, bring.....

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A co-ordinate Bench cannot comment upon the discretion exercised or judgment rendered by another co-ordinate Bench of the same strength(31.10.2023)

Present batch of five Review Petitions seeks to review the common judgment and Order passed by present Court. The question raised in present matter is.....

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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: Mere Pendency of Civil Case Between Complainant And Accused Not a Ground to Quash Criminal Case(17.05.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that mere pendency of a civil case between complainant and accused is not a reason to quash criminal case.

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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 Asks Lawyers’ Body Not to Obstruct Ryan School Murder Case(19.09.2017)

Supreme Court has directed members of District Bar Association of Gurgaon not to obstruct in any manner the proceedings going on before a special judg.....

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SC: Compromise Decree Which Does not Take in Property Within Subject Matter Needs No Registration(06.02.2020)

Supreme Court has observed that a compromise decree does not require registration if it does not take in property that is not the subject matter of su.....

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Foreign Investment in MSME sector(07.12.2023)

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is an enabling policy, which is uniformly applicable irrespective of scale and size of eligible investee entities. To .....

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Madras HC Directs School Education Secretary to Address Complaints of Lack of Toilets in Govt. School(03.11.2016)

Madras High Court has directed School Education Secretary to address complaints of lack of operational toilets, sanitary workers, security staff, func.....

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Ex-Kolkata Top Cop Faces Arrest in Saradha Case as SC Orders Withdrawal of Protection in 7 Days(17.05.2019)

The CBI had told the apex court that it wanted custodial interrogation of Kumar, who was earlier heading West Bengal Police SIT probing chit fund scam.....

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Relief of temporary injunction is discretionary, Court would refuse it to a party who is not consistent in his/her stand(16.10.2023)

Present Appeal is filed challenging Order passed by the trial Court rejecting application filed by Appellants/Plaintiffs for grant of temporary injunc.....

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Bombay HC Rules ‘Court Cannot Ignore Illegal Detention’(04.11.2016)

Bombay High Court, while granting bail to a Gondia man arrested for murder and cases under Arms Act and SC/ST Act, has said that court can’t turn Nels.....

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Madras High Court: Schools Cannot Force Parents to Buy Accessories(20.05.2019)

Madras High Court has directed schools not to insist upon parents to buy accessories other than textbooks.

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Court has discretion to add any person as a party who is found to be a necessary party or proper party(19.10.2023)

Present petition has been filed challenging the order passed by the Trial Courtdismissing the application seeking impleadment in the suit. The Petitio.....

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Bombay High Court Says 'No' to Occupancy Certificate Till June 9 Due to Water Scarcity(08.05.2017)

Bombay High Court has directed Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) to stop issuing any fresh occupancy and commencement certificate in Ghodbunder Road a.....

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Cabinet approves continuation of Centrally Sponsored Scheme for Fast Track Special Courts for further three years(29.11.2023)

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the continuation of Fast Track Special Court (FTSCs) as, a Centrally S.....

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SC Waives 6-Month Waiting Period, Grants Divorce to Couple(16.08.2016)

SC has allowed an estranged couple’s plea for divorce by mutual consent by waiving the waiting period of six months, exercising its powers under the C.....

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Supreme Court Clear Decks for Reservation in Promotion to SC/ST Employees(06.06.2018)

Supreme Court has allowed Centre to go ahead with reservation in promotion for employees belonging to the SC and ST category in “accordance with law”.

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SC Disapproves HC's Practice of Summoning Officers who Passed Order Impugned in Writ Petitions(11.12.2019)

Supreme Court has disapproved the practice of summoning officers by the High Court while considering the writ petitions which impugns the orders passe.....

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

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

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Finance Ministry Extends Deadline for Making Declaration Under Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme(31.12.2020)

Ministry of Finance has extended the deadline for making a declaration under Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme till 31st January, 2021 from 31st December, 2020.

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Fixation of pay scale is in realm of employer and Court should exercise restraint unless entitlement is denied due to irrational consideration(09.11.2023)

The Respondent is an Association of Employees in the Head Quarters of Ordnance Factory Board. They sought for upgradation of the pay scales of Assista.....

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SC Rejects ONGC Plea Against RIL(16.09.2015)

SC has dismissed plea by ONGC against Reliance Industries seeking re-opening of arbitration in London over dispute with Govt related to Panna-Mukta an.....

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SC Disposes of Sehajdhari Case(16.09.2016)

SC has disposed of a petition by Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) over Sehajdhari Sikhs’ right to vote in SGPC elections as the case had.....

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Supreme Court: High Court have Power to Dispense with Disciplinary Proceedings by Recording Reasons(11.11.2019)

Supreme Court has noted that the High Courts have power to dispense with the disciplinary proceedings by invoking clause (b) of the second proviso to .....

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RuPay Domestic Card Scheme Agreement between India and the UAE(05.10.2023)

NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), has entered into a strateg.....

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SC Dismisses HCL’s Plea in NRHM Scam(11.08.2016)

SC has allowed a special court to continue trying a case of conspiracy against HCL Infosystem Ltd in relation to the nearlyRs.9,000 crore National Ru.....

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As per Article 300A of the Constitution, no one shall be deprived of his property except in accordance with law.(20.11.2023)

The present revision has been filed challenging the order whereby the motorcycle of the revisionist has been confiscated on the ground that on inspect.....

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Karnataka HC Discharges Ex-Minister Naidu in Multi-Crore Land Scam Case(04.11.2016)

Karnataka High Court has allowed petitions filed by three BJP leaders, including Ex-Minister Katta Subramanya Naidu, challenging criminal proceedings .....

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SC: Appeals Against Non Inclusion in NRC Maintainable Only When Tribunal Has Not Decided Nationality(21.05.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that right to appeal before the Foreigners' Tribunal against non-inclusion in National Register of Citizens is available on.....

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Environment Ministry issues notification for Green Credit Program and Ecomark scheme(13.10.2023)

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has introduced two pioneering initiatives that indicate the country's pro-active approach to cl.....

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Apple Loses Patent Suit to WARF(14.10.2015)

Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) sued Apple in January 2014 alleging infringement of its 1998 patent for improving chip efficiency and US j.....

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If land holding is not subject to consolidation proceedings then, permission of Settlement Officer is not required before transferring the same.(11.08.2017)

In instant case, admitted facts are that, the suit property was land used as 'Abadi' and was declared 'Chakout' (meaning out of consolidation scheme) .....

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No 50% VVPAT-EVM Check as SC Junks Review Plea by 21 Opposition Parties in Less Than 60 Seconds(07.05.2019)

The review plea wanted VVPAT verification to be hiked to 50 per cent of EVMs per assembly segment in a parliamentary constituency.

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Karnataka HC Suggests State to Ascertain Scheme for Benefit of Advocates(03.03.2021)

Karnataka High Court has suggested the State government to convene a meeting of officer bearers of Bar Association, State government officials, LIC an.....

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Cabinet approves continuation of Scheme for Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies for export of Apparel/Garments(01.02.2024)

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approved the continuation of Scheme for Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (R.....

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Supreme Court Terms Order on Protecting Teesta Setalvad a Technical Mistake(13.10.2015)

SC has termed as a “mistake” on technical grounds an order extending interim protection from arrest granted to Teesta Setalvad and her husband, indica.....

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Bombay HC: State's New Pension Scheme Not Applicable to Judicial Officers As It Breaches SC Order(16.08.2017)

Bombay High Court has held recently that New Pension Scheme brought in by State Government, through a Government Resolution dated October 31, 2005 (cu.....

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Activists, Lawyers Protest Outside SC Against Clean Chit to CJI in Sexual Harassment Case; 55 Detained(07.05.2019)

About 30 women were detained during the demonstration where protesters demanded a fair probe into the allegations levelled by a former Supreme Court s.....

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Allahabad HC: Special Courts Under SC/ST Act Empowered to Take Direct Cognizance of IPC Offences(12.03.2020)

Allahabad High Court has held that Special Courts under the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 (SC/ST Act) are e.....

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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.....

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Supreme Court Seeks Centre’s Reply Over Appointments in NCSC(08.03.2017)

Supreme Court has directed Centre to respond on a PIL for alleged delay in appointment of Chairperson, Vice-chairperson and other members of National .....

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Courts do not sit as an Appellate Authority over the decisions taken by the experts(03.11.2023)

The Petitioner has approached present Court seeking a writ of mandamus directing the Respondent No.1 herein ('the Board') to take action against Respo.....

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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.....

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SC Seeks Centre's Reply in a Week on Pleas Against Amendments in SC/ST Act(23.10.2018)

Parliament on August 9 had passed the bill to overturn the apex court order concerning certain safeguards against arrest under the SC and ST law.

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Rajasthan Cops Booked for Gangraping Dalit Woman Whose Brother-in-Law Died in Custody(14.07.2019)

A case has been registered under sections 376-D (gangrape), 343 (wrongful confinement for three or more days), 323 (voluntarily causing hurt) of the I.....

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Mere failure to pay duty without any collusion, fraud or willful misstatement not sufficient to invoke extended period of limitation(30.01.2024)

The facts of the case are that the Appellant was engaged by Steel Works Construction Limited (HSCL) and Baghel Infrastructure Private Limited, Relianc.....

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SC Stays Delhi HC Order on Probe Agencies' Power to Arrest(28.09.2016)

SC, while providing relief to agencies dealing with customs, excise and service tax evasions, has stayed operation of a Delhi High Court order restrai.....

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Dump Garbage Outside L-G’s House: SC Fumes Over ‘Emergency Situation’ in Delhi(07.08.2018)

The bench comprising justices Madan B Lokur and Deepak Gupta sought details on pilot project for segregation of household waste launched in some areas.....

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SC: Statutory Appeal Can Be Filed Even If Application To Set Aside Ex-Parte Decree Is Dismissed(08.05.2019)

Supreme Court has noted that “Only in cases where the Defendant has adopted dilatory tactics or where there is lack of bonafide in pursuing the two re.....

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SC: Contempt Actions Against EPFO for Execution of Employees Pension Proportional to Salary Barred(04.03.2021)

Supreme Court has barred all courts from taking up contempt petitions against the Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) and the Central Governm.....

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Assessing Officer before issuing any notice under Section 148-A of IT Act, shall conduct an enquiry with the prior approval of the specified authority(05.02.2024)

The Petitioner has invoked jurisdiction of present Court under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, 1950 thereby praying for issuance of Writ of .....

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SC Asks Delhi Govt. on Appeal against HC Order on Statehood(30.08.2016)

SC has asked AAP Government whether it would file an appeal against the High Court order holding Delhi to be a Union Territory with Lt Governor as its.....

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SC to Supertech: Sink or Die, Investors Need to be Paid Back(07.09.2016)

SC has given a stern message to Supertech asking it to return money to investors saying it was not concerned whether the real estate major “sinks or d.....

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For Partner of AMU Prof Driven to Death for Being Gay, SC Verdict Has Come Eight Years Too Late(07.09.2018)

Professor Ramchandra Shrinivas Siras and his partner, Irfan, a rickshawallah, met outside the Arts Faculty of the AMU. The two were into a consensual .....

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News18 Daybreak | SC to Hear Plea Challenging Journalist Prashant Kanojia's Arrest and Other Stories You Need to Watch Out For(11.06.2019)

Get a fresh dose of the news that matters delivered directly to your inbox, every morning. The perfect way to get you started and informed for the day.....

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Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority and DBS Bank inks MoU to spread awareness on investment and fraudulent schemes(19.02.2024)

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) and DBS Bank, a prominent financia.....

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SC Favours Deterrent Punishment for Talking on Mobile While Driving(22.09.2016)

SC has urged Union Government to enhance punishment for those who talk on their mobile phones while driving and provide for exemplary penalty for driv.....

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There Can't be Blanket Ban, Balance it With Right to Protest, Says SC as it Allows Voices at Jantar Mantar(23.07.2018)

The judge told Additional Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the Delhi Police and the Central government, that the police will have to lay d.....

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SC: Prosecution on Basis of Second FIR not Valid if Substratum is Common as That of First One(10.02.2020)

Supreme Court has observed that the prosecution of a person on the basis of a second First Investigation Report is not sustainable if its substratum i.....

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SC Pulls Up Central Govt Over Delay in Filing Revenue Appeals by Govt(12.02.2021)

Supreme Court has pulled up the Union of India for its trend of filing appeals before the court in revenue matters with gross delay. The Court was hea.....

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Central Government notifies extension of RoDTEP Scheme to Advance Authorisation Holders, EOU and SEZ Units(08.03.2024)

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, announces the extension of Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Scheme support to addi.....

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Establishment of Central Scrutiny Centre for carrying out scrutiny of straight through processes e-forms filed by the companies(18.03.2021)

1.In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 396 of the Companies Act, 2013 (18 of 2013) (hereinafter referred to as t.....

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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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SC Announces Harish Rawat as Winner, Centre to Revoke President's Rule in Uttrakhand(11.05.2016)

SC, a day after Uttarakhand Assembly floor test, has announced Harish Rawat as winner and allowed Centre to revoke President's rule in Uttrakhand.

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Madras High Court Orders CBI Probe into Gutka Scam(27.04.2018)

Madras High Court has ordered a CBI probe into the multi-crore gutka scam in which a minister and top state police officers and government officials a.....

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SC: Disputes About Properties which are not Subject Matter of Dispute can be Settled in Mediation(26.11.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that Settlement Agreement which has become part of a Court’s order is executable irrespective of the fact whether the agree.....

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SEBI Issues Advisory Against Fraudulent Trading Schemes claiming to be offered to Indian residents by FPIs(26.02.2024)

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has been receiving a number of complaints regarding fraudulent trading platforms which falsely claim.....

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You Want Everybody in India to Become Vegetarian, SC Asks Petitioner Who Challenged Meat Export(12.10.2018)

The petitioner's counsel told the Supreme Court that they have already raised this issue before the government but no steps have been taken in this re.....

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Bombay HC Admits Arnab Goswami’s Plea Challenging Investigation in TV Rating Scam(24.03.2021)

Bombay High Court has admitted Republic TV and Arnab Goswami's petition challenging Mumbai police's investigation in the Television Rating Points scam.....

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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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Former Solicitor General Urges CJI Gogoi to Lay Down New Norms for Deciding PILs, SC Says No(11.10.2018)

Senior advocate Kumar, citing court orders in 2G and coal block allocation scam cases, had urged the bench headed by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gog.....

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Patna HC Directs Government in Plea on Non-Implementation of Schemes for HIV/AIDS Victims(24.03.2021)

Patna High Court has directed the ascertainment of several issues in a plea inviting the attention of the Court towards the non-implementation of the .....

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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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After CJI's Appeal to Avoid Seminars on Working Days, SC Judge Ramana Declines Invitation to Event(15.10.2018)

Justice Ramana refused an invitation to address an international conference organised by the Commonwealth Judicial Education Institute since the event.....

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SC Grants Ad Interim Protection from Arrest to Anup Majee in West Bengal Coal Scam Probe(26.03.2021)

Supreme Court has granted ad interim protection from arrest to the prime accused in the West Bengal coal scam probe, Anup Majee, conditional on him jo.....

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It is always open for the employer to change the promotion criteria as and when deemed necessary(28.03.2024)

The present writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India, 1950 seeks to assail the order passed by the learned Central Admini.....

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Should Unmarried Daughters Get Allowance Even After 18? SC to Examine(17.10.2018)

The bench admitted a petition moved by a woman, citing a decision by the Supreme Court in 2002 wherein the provisions of the Hindu Adoptions and Maint.....

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Allahabad HC Directs UP Govt to File Response Seeking Implementation of Manual Scavenging Law(26.03.2021)

Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh Government to file its response in a plea moved seeking implementation of the provisions of the Pr.....

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Demand of Service Tax on ocean freight cannot sustain(25.03.2024)

The Appellant is engaged in providing Custom House Agent Services, Steamer Agent Services and Business Support Services. The Appellant collected exces.....

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Government Extends Payment Date for Black Money Compliance Scheme(15.07.2016)

Government has allowed payment of tax and penalty in installments over an extended period for the black money disclosed under One-Time Compliance Sche.....

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RBI Imposes Penalty on 3 Banks in Forex Scam(26.07.2016)

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed penalties of Rs.5 crore on Bank of Baroda, Rs.3 crore on Punjab National Bank and Rs.2 crore on HDFC Bank, in .....

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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.....

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SC Orders Investigation against Pastor, Woman for Marriage Swindle(23.09.2016)

SC has approved an investigation against a pastor and a woman for allegedly abducting a mentally challenged man, who she had divorced six years ago, a.....

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'Tired of Snake and Ladder, Call Your Director': SC Pulls up CBI Over Manipur Fake Encounter Cases(27.07.2018)

The Supreme Court said it wants the CBI chief to explain in person the impediments in complying with the orders and also the long in-house process of .....

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Madras HC Directs State Govt. to File Report on Steps Taken for Rehabilitation of Manual Scavengers(14.02.2020)

Madras High Court has asked the State Government as to what steps have been taken for the rehabilitation of the families of manual scavengers, apart f.....

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Rajasthan HC Dismisses Plea Alleging RPSC Procedure Being in Conflict With UGC Norms(10.01.2022)

Rajasthan High Court has dismissed a plea challenging the RPSC procedure for the selection of Assistant Professors in government colleges for a total .....

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Amendment to circular for mandating additional disclosures by FPIs that fulfil certain objective criteria(20.03.2024)

1. SEBI vide Circular No. SEBI/ HO/ AFD/AFD-PoD-2/CIR/P/2023/148 dated August 24, 2023 mandated additional disclosures for FPIs that fulfil objective .....

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SC Permits Extracted Coal Transportation in Meghalaya(23.09.2016)

SC has allowed land owners and coal traders to transport coal already extracted from mines in Meghalaya from October 1 to May 31, 2017 on payment of r.....

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SC Hearing on Sexual Harassment Allegations Against CJI Violated Procedure: SC Bar Association(22.04.2019)

Allegations of sexual harassment had cropped up against the CJI on April 20 prompting him to convene an urgent extraordinary hearing in which he asser.....

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Supreme Court Seeks Lalu Prasad’s Response to CBI Petition Challenging Bail Order(17.02.2020)

Supreme Court has sought Lalu Prasad’s response to a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Petition challenging the Jharkhand High Court’s decision gr.....

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SC Asks States to Follow Gujarat's Model in Giving Publicity for COVID Death Compensation Scheme(16.12.2021)

Supreme Court has lauded the State of Gujarat's advertisements giving publicity relating to disbursal of the ex-gratia compensation to the family of t.....

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Courts ought not to encroach upon the domain of the legislature or the executive and issue directions which impose financial burden on the State(19.03.2024)

The present appeal has been filed by the Appellants impugning an order passed by the learned Single Judge, whereby the Petition filed by the Petitione.....

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Supreme Court Bans Registration of 2000cc+ Diesel Cars in NCR(16.12.2015)

SC has banned registration of diesel-run SUVs and cars having engine capacity beyond 2000 cc with immediate effect till March 31, 2016. Commercial veh.....

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'Slap' on BJP's Face: Congress Welcomes SC Decision Delinking Aadhaar From Private Entities(26.09.2018)

The top court said Aadhaar serves a bigger public interest. Aadhaar means unique and it is better to be unique than be the best, it said.

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SC Records Centre's Submission That WHO Guidelines on Sanitation Workers Are Being Followed(16.04.2020)

Supreme Court has disposed of a Petition, which sought directions to the States and their authorities to ensure protection of the right to life of Saf.....

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Additional KYC instructions in respect of business connections(20.05.2024)

1. This is in continuation of instructions issued vide letter dated 31.08.2023 wherein, inter-alia, bulk connections were discontinued and business co.....

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SC declines rule reserving promotions for SC/ST beneficiaries(11.03.2016)

The Supreme Court dismissed a petition seeking directions to constitute a Committee or appoint a Commission to survey Scheduled Castes and Tribes in s.....

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Full Court Meeting Likely in Supreme Court Today, Here’s What It Means(15.01.2018)

Multiple legal experts, including formed SC judges, have told News18 that a Full Court would be an ‘ideal setting’ to seek wider consensus on admi.....

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Delhi HC Directs Delhi Govt to Fix Dates for Bidding Process for CM Advocates Welfare Scheme(17.07.2020)

Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Government to start the tender process for the Chief Minister Advocates Welfare Scheme by fixing the opening a.....

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SC Strikes Down Resolution Merging One Community in Backward Class to another Community of SC List(16.07.2024)

Supreme Court has struck down resolution issued by Bihar Government in the year 2015 that merged one community in the backward class by the name “Tant.....

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Probation officer’s report cannot be used as a substitute for evidence(31.05.2024)

The present eviction application was launched in terms of section 9 of Extension of Security of Tenure Act (ESTA) on the basis that the statutory requ.....

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Sabarimala LIVE: SC Agrees to Hear Review Petitions on Jan 22, No Stay on Order Allowing Women Entry(13.11.2018)

Sabarimala LIVE Updates: All Eyes on Supreme Court as Hearing on Review Petitions Begins

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Supreme Court Seeks Centre's Reply on Plea for CBI Probe Into Kidney Scam(05.08.2019)

Supreme Court has sought reply from the Centre on a plea seeking CBI or SIT probe into complaints of "large-scale" and "well-organised" kidney transpl.....

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Admissibility and weight to be given to a previous consistent statement is a legal issue, not a factual one(06.05.2024)

The Respondent was arraigned in the high court on charges of corruption. The State alleged that, the Respondent had committed the crime of ‘corrupt ac.....

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SC Orders Govt. to Ensure Flights to Uneconomical Sectors Such as Delhi-Shimla(17.02.2016)

SC has asked Government to ensure that every airline had flights to uneconomical sectors such as Delhi-Shimla, instead of opting only for profitable s.....

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Supreme Court Orders CBI to Investigate Allegations Against Ex-Chief in Coal, 2G Scams(23.01.2017)

Supreme Court has ordered CBI to inquire into allegations that Agency’s Former Chief, Ranjit Sinha, scuttled investigations into coal and 2G scams.

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Bombay High Court Acquits Schizophrenic Man Imprisoned for 8 yrs in Murder Case(07.12.2018)

Bombay High Court has acquitted a man from the charge of murdering his grandfather, giving him benefit of doubt, as he was undergoing treatment for 'p.....

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Supreme Court Accepts CBSE and ICSE Scheme for Evaluation of Students(17.06.2021)

Supreme Court has accepted the scheme formulated by CBSE and ICSE for evaluation of students, while asking the Boards to incorporate the provision for.....

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Cabinet approves Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme for implementation of Offshore Wind Energy Projects(19.06.2024)

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today approved the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme for offshore wind energy projec.....

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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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SC Dismisses Anil Kumar Yadav’s Plea against Allahabad HC Order(30.11.2015)

SC has dismissed UPPSC Chairperson Anil Kumar Yadav’s plea, whose appointment was held as "illegal" by the Allahabad High Court and upheld the high co.....

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'Sabarimala Shouldn't be Made a War Zone': Congress Launches Protest Against SC Verdict(06.10.2018)

The party accused the RSS-BJP and the state government of 'cheating' Hindus and being hand-in-glove with the LDF government on the issue.

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Delhi HC: Application for Leave to Serve Interrogatories Need Not be Decided Ex-Parte(07.04.2022)

Delhi High Court has held that no prescription in law, either statutory or precedential, that inhibits from issuing notice under Order XI Rule 1 of Co.....

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Whatsapp conversations cannot be read as evidence without there being a proper certificate as mandated under the Evidence Act(02.07.2024)

Petitioner has approached this Court under Article 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India challenging the Order passed by the Delhi State Consumer D.....

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Order of pre-arrest bail being an extra ordinary privilege, should be granted only in exceptional cases(27.06.2024)

Present applications are filed under Section 438 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, for orders of pre-arrest bail. The Petitioners are the accus.....

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Transaction value has to be accepted unless there are compelling reasons to reject the same(27.06.2024)

The Appellantfiled a Bill of Entry No.8730452 dated 11th December, 2012 for clearance of different items such as laminators, wire binding machines, pa.....

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Bombay HC Finds No Merit in PILs Based on News Report Alleging LED Lights Scam(13.11.2018)

Bombay High Court has dismissed a couple of PILs based on an article that appeared in The Times of India with the headline which claimed that NMC pay.....

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Unnao Rape Victim Develops Pneumonia, Remains Critical; SC to Decide Her Transfer to AIIMS on Monday(03.08.2019)

The 19-year-old girl is still on life support, but her lawyer, who too was injured when their car was hit by a truck is breathing without ventilator, .....

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Limitation for extended period invokable, only if, suppression, fraud, collusion etc and intent to evade payment of duty is proved(06.05.2024)

The Appellant filed bill of entry for import of 120 KN Composite Long Rod Insulators for 765 KV Transmission lines and 160 KV Composite Long Rod Insul.....

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Remittances to International Financial Services Centres (IFSCs) under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS)(10.07.2024)

1. Attention of Authorised Persons is invited to A.P. (DIR Series) Circulars, i.e., No.11 dated February 16, 2021, No.03 dated April 26, 2023, and No......

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Govt. Decides to Cut Returns on Small Savings Schemes(17.02.2016)

Government has said that interest rates of small saving schemes would be recalibrated on a quarterly basis instead of annual basis from April 1, 2016,.....

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Madras HC: Mother of Murdered Dalit Son Entitled to Enhanced Compensation(24.01.2017)

Madras High Court has said that a Dalit woman whose son was murdered by a group of caste Hindus in May 1995 is entitled to enhanced compensation of ?8.....

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Sabarimala: SC Refuses Urgent Hearing on Kerala Govt's Plea Against Panel to Oversee Security(07.12.2018)

A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi said the state government's fresh plea against the appointment of a three-member panel would be taken up .....

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MP HC Issues Notice on Display of Obscene Content on Social Media Platforms(18.06.2021)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued notice on a plea filed alleging that social media companies, including WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram & Twitter ar.....

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Cabinet approves Central Sector Scheme "National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme"(19.06.2024)

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approved the proposal of Ministry of Home Affairs for Central Sector Scheme "National F.....

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SC: NI Act Ordinance 2015 is Retrospective(04.12.2015)

SC has held that, in view of the Amended Section 142(2) of NI (Amendment) Second Ordinance 2015, place where a cheque is delivered for collection i.e......

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Nirmala Sitharaman to Leave for France Today Amid Rafale Row; SC to Hear Plea Seeking ‘Sealed Cover’(10.10.2018)

Sitharaman, who will hold with Parly the first edition of defence dialogue, will leave for Paris late on Wednesday night and conclude her visit on Sat.....

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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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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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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.

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NewsPrint: CJI Extends Olive Branch To Dissenting SC Judges and More...(16.01.2018)

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Karnataka HC Dismisses Plea Filed by Father of Woman Embroiled in Jarkiholi CD Scandal(23.06.2021)

Karnataka High Court has dismissed a petition filed by the father of the woman embroiled in the Jarkiholi CD scandal alleging that his daughter’s stat.....

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State Government had no authority to tinker with the lists of Scheduled Castes published under Article 341 of the Constitution of India(15.07.2024)

The present appeal arises out of the Patna High Court Division Bench judgment where the court upheld the resolution dated 1st July, 2015 of the State .....

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SC Seeks Govt. Response over Verification of Mobile Phone Users(02.08.2016)

SC has asked Centre to respond to a plea seeking steps taken by Government to verify mobile phone subscribers against fake identities to protect natio.....

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SC: Existence of Commercial Relations Not Necessary for Imposing Condition to Grant Leave to Defend(16.07.2019)

Supreme Court has noted that existence of commercial relations between the parties in a summary suit by itself is not mandatory for imposing condition.....

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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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Amendment to Circular for mandating additional disclosures by FPIs that fulfil certain objective criteria(01.08.2024)

1. SEBI vide Circular No. SEBI/ HO/ AFD/ AFD-PoD-2/CIR/P/2023/148 dated August 24, 2023 mandated additional disclosures for FPIs that fulfil objective.....

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UGC denounces ‘selective’ ragging(29.06.2016)

The University Grants Commission introduced ‘Curbing the menace of Ragging in Higher Educational Institutions (third amendment) Regulations, 2016’.

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Supreme Court Denies Relief to Bihar Topper Scam Mastermind Bachcha Rai(20.04.2017)

Supreme Court has quashed Patna High Court's order granting bail to Bachcha Rai, the mastermind of Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) topper scam.

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Sabarimala Hearing LIVE: SC Reserves Judgment on Review Petitions, Devaswom Board Backs Women Entry(06.02.2019)

Sabarimala Hearing LIVE Updates: Changing its stand on Sabarimala row, Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB), which manages the shrine, tells Supreme Court .....

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Gujarat HC Asks State to Determine Payment of Compensation Under PMFBY Scheme(12.10.2020)

Gujarat High Court has requested the State authorities, to carry out an exercise to determine as to whether the farmers covered under the Pradhan Mant.....

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HP HC: Court Must Confine Itself to Grounds Under Section 34 While Hearing Appeal u/s 37 of A&C Act(18.11.2024)

HP High Court has held that a court while dealing with appeals under Section 37 Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, has a very narrow scope of int.....

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SC Slams ICAI Over Action it Has Taken Against Top Foreign Multinational Accounting Firms(05.07.2016)

SC has asked Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) to file status report as to what action it has taken against top foreign multinational.....

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Award Scheme For Outstanding Writings In The Field Of Banking Hindi Declaration Of Result For The Year 2015-16(17.04.2017)

Reserve Bank of India had invited entries under the captioned scheme vide press release dated 14 July 2016. On evaluation of the entries received, it .....

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Lalu Prasad Flays CM Nitish Kumar Over SC Order in Muzaffarpur Shelter Home Rape Case(08.02.2019)

The apex court on Thursday came down heavily on the Bihar government for its management of 16 shelter homes in the state, other than that at Muzaffarp.....

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IBBI Clarifies Disciplinary Committee May Impose Monetary Penalty(30.07.2021)

Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has issued a circular wherein it was clarified that the Disciplinary Committee of an Insolvency Profes.....

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SC: Changing Religion Just to Avail Benefit of Reservation Without Genuine Belief Amounts to Fraud(27.11.2024)

SC has stated that conferment of Scheduled caste communal status to a person, who is a Christian by religion, but claims to be still embracing Hinduis.....

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Google wins lawsuit against scanning of copyrighted works(16.10.2015)

A United States Court of Appeal ruled in favour of Google in a lawsuit concerning its book scanning activities. It determined that such digitisation o.....

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Pay Rs 20 Lakh Penalty to Each of 19 Students for Denying Admission: SC to Medical College(25.06.2018)

The 19 students were "illegally" and "wrongly" denied admissions to MBBS and BDS courses in the 2012-13 academic year.

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HP HC Pulls Up State Civil Supply Corporation for Arbitrary Discretion in Grant of Largesses(09.11.2020)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has pulled up the State Civil Supply Corporation for arbitrary exercise of discretion in the matter of grant of largesses .....

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#Budget 2025 – TDS and TCS(01.02.2025)

#A provision for higher TDS will be applicable only in cases where the Permanent Account Number (PAN) is not furnished. #The threshold to collect TCS.....

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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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RTI Applies For Sensitive Info in Cases of Corruption: SC on Govt’s Secrecy Defence in Rafale Case(15.03.2019)

The Supreme Court has reserved its order on whether it would examine the documents that the government says were stolen from the ministry of defence. .....

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Income-Tax (29th Amendment) Rules, 2021(13.09.2021)

In exercise of the powers conferred by second proviso to clause (i) sub-section (1) of section 142 read with section 295 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (.....

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Ori. HC: In Maintenance Proceedings it is Mandatory to File Affidavit Disclosing Assets(14.02.2025)

Orissa High Court while directing fresh disposal of a maintenance case, has stated that it is mandatory to file affidavit disclosing assets while maki.....

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SC Grants Compensation to February 2011 Rail Accident Victims(05.07.2016)

SC has awarded compensation of Rs 5 lakh each to families of 18 people who were killed in February 2011 in a train accident at Shahajahanpur district .....

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Supreme Court Says 'No' to Plea Seeking to Incorporate Sikh History in School Syllabus(25.04.2017)

Supreme Court has rejected a plea to incorporate detailed life history and teachings of all 10 Sikh Gurus along with Guru Granth Sahib in syllabus of .....

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New Scientific Standard of Kg(05.02.2019)

The prototype of one kilogram (NPK-57) is already available in India and placed at National Physical Laboratory, New Delhi as per the provisions made .....

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Madras HC Permits Private Educational Institutions to Collect 85% Annual School Fee(02.08.2021)

Madras High Court has permitted private unaided educational institutions to collect 85% of the annual school fee payable for the current academic year.....

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Calcutta HC Allows Bail Application of Former TMC aide Ayan Sil in Recruitment Scam Case(03.12.2024)

Calcutta High Court has allowed a bail application filed by the former TMC leader, Santanu Banerjee's aide Ayan Sil in connection with the recruitment.....

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Punjab and Haryana High Court Judge Refuses to Hear Pintos' Bail Matter(26.09.2017)

A judge of Punjab and Haryana High Court has refused to hear the anticipatory bail plea moved by the trustees of Ryan International School in light of.....

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J&K HC Directs Trial Courts to Avoid Disclosing Identities of Rape Survivors(28.12.2020)

Jammu and Kashmir High Court has directed the trial Courts of the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh "to avoid disclosing identity of .....

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Publishing investor charter and disclosure of investor complaints by Merchant Bankers on their websites for private placement of units by InvITs proposed to be listed(16.12.2021)

1. With a view to provide investors relevant information about the primary market issuances by InvITs, an Investor Charter has been prepared by SEBI i.....

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Should Not Attribute Motives to Judicial Officers for Their Zeal, Says SC in Private Detective Case(18.09.2018)

The bench said it would not be proper to look at the conduct of the judicial officers with suspicion only because they speed up certain cases or refus.....

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NGT Rejects Telangana Plea on Non-Maintainability of Petition Against Work on PRLIS(02.11.2021)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has rejected the plea of Telangana that the petition filed by one D. Chandramouleswara Reddy and others of Kadapa distri.....

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Injured witness’s testimony to not be accepted without scrutiny(03.06.2016)

The Supreme Court cautioned that though an injured witness was “generally reliable”, nonetheless his or her testimony should still be subjected to scr.....

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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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Interest rates for Small Savings Schemes(09.02.2017)

Please refer to circular DGBA.GAD.881/15.02.005/2016-17 dated October 13, 2016 on the above subject. The Government of India, had vide their Office Me.....

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Discussion Paper on Guidelines for Payment Gateways and Payment Aggregators(17.09.2019)

Reserve Bank has today placed on its website a discussion paper on 'Guidelines for Payment Gateways and Payment Aggregators' for public comments. In t.....

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J&K&L HC: Person Absconding And Evading Execution of Warrant Not Entitled to Anticipatory Bail(06.07.2022)

Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that a person against whom a warrant who is absconding and evading the execution of a warrant, is not.....

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J&K HC: Individual Seeking Reservation in EWS Must Not Fall Under Reserved Categories(17.03.2025)

J&K HC has observed that an individual seeking to claim reservation in the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) category must not fall under any of the .....

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CCI Approves RBS India-Sanctum Wealth Acquisition Deal(30.12.2015)

Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved acquisition of Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) Group's India wealth management business by Sanctum Wea.....

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Should a Hotel be Liable for Loss of a Guest's Car If Parking is Free? SC to Examine(20.09.2018)

The National Consumer Commission has previously held that merely stating that parking was ‘at owner's risk’, will not absolve the hotel of its lia.....

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SC: 2 Year Prescribed Period for Lapse of Land Acquisition Proceedings Not to Apply to Award(11.11.2021)

Supreme Court has held that the 2 year period prescribed under the Land Acquisition Act 1894 for the lapse of land acquisition proceedings for not del.....

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Mandatory requirement of AADHAR for individuals availing facilities under the cash compensation given under the scheme called ex-gratia to Bhopal gas victims(06.03.2017)

Whereas, the use of Aadhaar as identity document for delivery of services or benefits or subsidies simplifies the Government delivery processes, bring.....

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Mad. HC: Allegation of Discrimination on the Basis of Caste in Madras Bar Association is Far-fetched(09.11.2023)

Madras High Court while observing that allegation of petitioner that there is discrimination on the basis of caste in the Madras Bar Association is fa.....

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Bombay High Court Bats for Property Cap on Judges(04.05.2018)

Bombay High Court has opined that bureaucrats and judicial officers, who have at least one property in Maharashtra, should not be allotted another one.....

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SC: Can't Seek Review Under the Garb of Miscellaneous Application(08.11.2022)

Supreme Court while Centre’s Plea to modify order passed by the Court on September 8, 2021 which prevented extension of tenure of Director of Enforcem.....

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SEBI proposes changes to InvIT disclosures(15.06.2016)

The Securities and Exchange Board of India released a consultation paper

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Kerala HC: Private Schools under RTE Act Cannot Impart Instructions of Particular Religion(27.01.2020)

Kerala High Court has held that schools which are required to have recognition under the Right to Education Act (RTE Act), 2009 are not entitled to im.....

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JGLS Rape Case: Punjab & Haryana HC Suspends Sentence of Convicts(22.09.2017)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has suspended the sentence awarded to three law students from Jindal Global Law School who were convicted for blackmaili.....

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Coal Scam: Supreme Court Grants Time to Centre to Recommend Names for Special Public Prosecutor(07.02.2020)

Supreme Court has given the Centre time till February 10 to suggest names of lawyers for appointing a special public prosecutor to conduct trials for .....

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Ker. HC: Non-Consideration of Disadvantages Attributable to Motherhood will Result in Discrimination(14.12.2023)

Kerala High Court while observing that pregnancy or motherhood cannot be seen as a burden or clog on the aspiration of women in public employment, has.....

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Rescindment of notification No. 3/2013-Customs (ADD), dated the 26th March, 2013(13.09.2018)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (1) and (5) of section 9A of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975), read with rules 18 and 23 .....

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# GST Changes Applicable From 01.01.2021: Schedule II, CGST Act, 2017 Only to Classify Supply(29.12.2020)

Finance Act, 2020 has made a retrospective amendment effective from 01.07.2017 to the effect that the aspect of presence/absence of consideration will.....

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Income Declaration & Tax Dispute Resolution Schemes to Come into Force from Tomorrow(31.05.2016)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has said that the Income Declaration Scheme, 2016 and the Direct and Indirect Tax Dispute Resolution Schemes 2016.....

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SC Refuses to Entertain Plea Seeking Uniform Dress Code in Schools(16.09.2022)

Supreme Court has refused to entertain a petition seeking Common Dress Code in all registered and recognised educational institutions for staff and st.....

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Delhi HC Slams AAP Government For Lack of Rules on Manual Scavenging(15.12.2016)

Delhi High Court came down on AAP Government over its “failure” to frame rules regarding rehabilitation of manual scavengers in National Capital despi.....

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Hyderabad HC Put Stay on Building Regularization Scheme(23.12.2015)

Hyderabad HC has ordered Telangana Government and Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation not to regularize any illegal constructions under its new Bu.....

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Former Scientist Framed in ISRO Spy Case Died Hours Before SC Cleared His Name(19.09.2018)

Former space scientist K Chandrasekhar slipped into coma hours before the Supreme Court delivered its judgement on Friday, dismissing the espionage ca.....

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Allahabad HC Asks to Take Steps for Expeditious Examination of Viscera Samples(08.11.2021)

Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh Government to take up the issue for expeditious examination of viscera samples to help the Investi.....

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Calcutta HC Asks Trial Courts to Stop Relying Upon Non-Binding Observations of SC, HCs(01.12.2021)

Calcutta High Court has asked the trial Courts across the state to stop the serious adverse trend to rely upon the non-binding observations of the Sup.....

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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.....

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SC Denies to Make Yoga Compulsory at Schools(08.11.2016)

Supreme Court has said that it could not impose yoga on anyone or frame its curriculum as it declined to entertain a PIL seeking direction to make yog.....

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'Pay Attention to Your Constituency': On Karti Chidambaram's Petition, SC Hands Out Advice(29.05.2019)

A vacation bench comprising Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justice Aniruddha Bose rejected Karti's plea and asked him to 'pay attention to his constit.....

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Delhi HC Dismisses Sachin Waze's Plea Against UAPA Sanction in Antilia Bomb Scare Case(07.10.2022)

Delhi High Court has dismissed the plea moved by former Mumbai police officer Sachin Waze for quashing of the prosecution sanction granted under Unlaw.....

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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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Former SC Judge Justice PC Ghose Takes Oath As India's First Lokpal(23.03.2019)

Rules of the Lokpal Act include provisions for a chairperson and a maximum of eight members in the Lokpal panel. Of these, four need to be judicial me.....

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SC: Discretion Has No Place in Contractual Matters Unless it is Expressely Incorporated in Contract(21.11.2022)

Supreme Court has held rights and duties of the parties to the contract subsist or perish in terms of the contract itself, and if a party to the contr.....

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SC Orders Shifting of IPL Matches(27.04.2016)

SC has rejected plea of Maharashtra and Mumbai Cricket Associations against the Bombay High Court order directing shifting of IPL matches outside the .....

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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 .....

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Ker. HC Directs Constitution of Medical Board to Consider Student's Plea Seeking Scribe to Write Exam(17.11.2023)

Kerala High Court has directed the Thrissur General Hospital to constitute a Medical Board to consider the request of a 22 year old law student seekin.....

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Supreme Court Seeks Kapil Sibal’s Assistance in Sanskriti School Quota Case(05.01.2016)

Supreme Court has sought assistance of senior lawyer Kapil Sibal in adjudicating the row over 60 per cent quota for children of Group-A bureaucrats in.....

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Fill Up Teaching Vacancies in School for Visually Impaired: Delhi HC to State(24.09.2018)

Delhi HC has directed the state government to appoint 10 contract teachers to vacant posts in a school for visually impaired boys and provide the stud.....

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Kerala HC Directs Government to Remove Discrepancy in Date and Venue of Vaccination Details(12.11.2021)

Kerala High Court has directed the government to remove the discrepancy in the date and venue of the petitioner's vaccination details on the CoWin por.....

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The facts which are admitted need not be proved(08.05.2018)

The present appeal is against the order-in-appeal passed by the Commissioner of Customs (Appeals). The Respondent-Assessee imported certain goods and .....

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SC Declines to Take Plea to Stay Screening of ‘Udta Punjab’(17.06.2016)

SC has declined to take plea seeking a stay on release of film Udta Punjab and asked it to approach the Punjab and Haryana High Court, which is seized.....

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Supreme Court Issues Notice to Centre on Minority Schemes(21.01.2020)

Supreme Court has issued notices to the Central Government on a Petition filed by a self-styled Vedic outfit challenging the annual budgetary outlay f.....

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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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Cabinet approves implementation of the scheme "Dairy Processing and Infrastructure Development Fund"(12.09.2017)

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved a Dairy Processing & Infrastructure Development F.....

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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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SC Takes Suo Moto Cognizance of Cal. HC Judgment that Adviced Adolescents on Sexual Behavior(08.12.2023)

Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognizance of a Calcutta High Court judgment which had advised that every female adolescent should control her sexual.....

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SC Slams BCCI over Issue of Capping Age of Its Office Bearers(02.05.2016)

SC has pulled up BCCI for resisting Justice R M Lodha-led committee's recommendation on capping age of its office bearers to 70 years , observing "whe.....

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SC Declares Old Dilapidated School Building as 'Unsafe'(24.06.2016)

SC has denied permission to a Mumbai school to continue its academic session from an old building, declared unsafe and unauthorised by civic authoriti.....

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SC: No Obligation on Airlines to Escort Passenger to Boarding Gate After Issuing Boarding Pass(29.01.2020)

Supreme Court has observed that there is no obligation on the airlines to escort every passenger after issuing him/her a boarding pass at the check-in.....

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RBI Simplifies Gold Monetisation Scheme(22.01.2016)

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has simplified Gold Monetisation Scheme (GMS) for bulk depositors, in order to help temple boards to do so and also allowe.....

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PIL in SC Seeks Anti-harassment Guidelines at Places of Worship, Background Check of Religious Leaders(26.10.2018)

The fresh petition, filed by advocate Maneesh Pathak, said religious places constitute part of work place as many women are employed there, other than.....

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Interest Equalization Scheme on Pre and Post Shipment Rupee Export Credit-Extension(12.04.2021)

1. Please refer to the instructions issued vide DBR.Dir.BC.No.69/04.02.001/2019-20 dated May 13, 2020.

2. In this connection, Government of .....

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Premature redemption under Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) Scheme(10.11.2022)

1. In terms of GOI Notification F. No. 4(25) - W&M/2017 dated October 06, 2017 (SGB 2017-18 Series VII - Issue date November 13, 2017) on Sovereign Go.....

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SC Dismisses Mallya's Plea, Directs Disclosure of All Assets to Banks(27.04.2016)

SC has said Vijay Mallya will have to give banks all details of assets held abroad and rejected defence that he didn't have to do so because he was a .....

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Centre Notifies Nationalised Banks (Management and Miscellaneous Provisions) Amendment Scheme, 2021(29.01.2021)

Central Government has notified the Nationalised Banks (Management and Miscellaneous Provisions) Amendment Scheme, 2021 which seeks to amend the Natio.....

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US Court of Appeals Says 'No' to Discrimination Against LGBT Employees(10.04.2017)

U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago has ruled that Companies cannot discriminate against their LGBT employees because of their sexual orientation.....

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DGFT Issues Advisory on Safe Custody of Digital Tokens, Documents, Scrips(30.11.2021)

Director-General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has issued the Advisory on safe custody of digital tokens, documents, scrips, etc. Under the revamped online.....

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SC: Uttarakhand Floor Test on May 10, But 9 Rebel MLAs Can't Vote(06.05.2016)

SC has fixed May 10 as date for floor test to ascertain if ousted Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat enjoys majority support in the State's assem.....

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MP HC: Casting Doubt on Conduct of Elections via Social Media not an Offence u/s 505(2) of IPC(22.01.2024)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that merely casting a doubt upon the conduct of free and fair Legislative Assembly elections through a social media.....

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Bombay HC Slams CBI for Delay in Narendra Dabholkar Murder Mystery Probe(16.12.2016)

Bombay High Court came down heavily on CBI and said it was "bungling up" probe in murder case of rationalist Narendra Dabholkar by causing inordinate.....

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Meghalaya High Court Orders Add CS to Head Panel to Check CBI Report on 2009 Education Job Scam(08.07.2019)

Meghalaya High Court has directed that the state additional chief secretary (Add CS) in charge of the political department will head a panel formed to.....

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SC: Speaker Can't Deny Pension & Other Benefits to MLAs While Disqualifying Them Under 10th Schedule(29.09.2022)

Supreme Court has held that under the Xth Schedule of the Constitution, the Speaker of a Legislative Assembly does not have power to deny pension and .....

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SC Asks Govt. to Bring in Banking Reforms to Deal with NPAs(27.04.2016)

SC has asked Central Govt. to overhaul the banking system to prevent bad loans and hasten recovery from defaulting borrowers, instead of acting as if .....

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#Union Budget 2021-2022: Finance Minister Announces PLI Scheme for 13 Sectors(01.02.2021)

Finance Minister has announced a PLI scheme for 13 sectors. The Government has committed Rs 1.97 lakh crore over the next 5 years. In addition to earl.....

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SC: Power to Grant Minority Status is With Centre(18.01.2016)

SC has said , “The power to grant minority status to an institute entirely vests with Central Government, which may decide it based on relevant materi.....

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What Is Happening at Sabarimala Even After SC Allowed Women's Entry?(22.10.2018)

No woman of menstruating age has been able to enter the shrine for the last five days despite a landmark Supreme Court judgment

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News18 Daybreak | SC to Hear Pleas of Karnataka's Rebel MLAs and Other Stories You Need to Watch Out For(11.07.2019)

Get a fresh dose of the news that matters delivered directly to your inbox, every morning. The perfect way to get you started and informed for the day.....

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SC: Conviction under SC/ST Act Can’t Sustain if Offence u/s 3(1)(xi) Not Committed on Caste Basis(30.01.2024)

Supreme Court has held that the conviction for the offence punishable under Section 3(1)(xi) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention .....

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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.....

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CBI Chief Challenges 'Patently Illegal' Midnight Order That Sent Him on Forced Leave, SC Hears Case Today(26.10.2018)

Alok Verma's petition is listed for hearing before a bench comprising Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justices S K Kaul and K M Joseph. It will come up.....

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Patna HC Directs State to Ensure Public Briefing Everyday Disclosing Covid Related Information(19.04.2021)

Patna High Court has directed Principal Secretary of the State Health Department to bring information about availability of covid related facilities i.....

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Bill developments in Parliament(02.05.2016)

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

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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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Scope of the product under consideration (PUC) and product control numbers (PCN) methodology in the anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of Unframed Glass Mirror(12.12.2023)

1. Reference of all interested parties is invited to the above-cited subject. The Authority had, on 21st September 2023, initiated the said anti-dumpi.....

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SC Refuses to Entertain Speaker's Plea Against HC Stay on Disqualification Notice to Babulal Marandi(13.01.2021)

Supreme Court has refused to entertain a special leave petition filed by the Speaker of Jharkhand assembly challenging the stay ordered by the Jharkha.....

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SC Denies to Stay Culling of Nilgai, Wild Boar, Monkey(20.06.2016)

SC has denied to stay Centre's notification allowing culling of nilgai, wild boar in Bihar, monkey in Himachal Pradesh. It also declined to stay killi.....

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CESTAT: IILM Business School Liable to Pay Service Tax on MBA, PGP Programme(27.01.2020)

Central Excise and Service Tax Tribunal (CESTAT), Ahmedabad has held that as the service provided by Institute for Integrated Learning in Management (.....

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SC Forms Committee to Oversee Functioning of MCI(02.05.2016)

SC has constituted a committee of Justice (Retd.) R.M Lodha, Dr. Shiv Sareen of the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS) and former CAG Vino.....

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Del. HC: Del. Govt's Tender Conditions For Midday Meal Scheme Are 'Tailor-Made' For Existing Players(20.10.2022)

Delhi High Court has dismissed a plea challenging the tender conditions set by Delhi Government with regard to the contract for preparation and supply.....

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SC: Authorities Have No Power to Confiscate Animals During Pendency of Case(05.01.2021)

Supreme Court has said authorities have no power under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 to confiscate animals from traders during penden.....

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Nirmohi Akhara Requests SC to Move Ayodhya Case Proceedings to 'Neutral Place'(26.03.2019)

It has also said that an amicable resolution would be possible only through "direct dialogue" between the UP Sunni Wakf Board and the Nirmoh.....

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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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NGT Raps AAP Government for Not Installing Air Filters at Government Schools(11.11.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has rapped Delhi Government for not installing Air Filters in Government Schools during recent thick smog which had engu.....

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Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2019-20 - Series I/II/III/IV - Operational Guidelines(30.05.2019)

This has reference to the GoI notification F.No.4(7)-W&M/2019 dated May 30, 2019 and RBI circular IDMD.CDD.No.3392/14.04.050/2018-19 dated May 30, 201.....

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Kerala HC: Admission Can’t be Denied Merely on Speculation That Candidate Will Disrupt Discipline(11.10.2022)

Kerala High Court while directing a college to admit a candidate, has held that it may be true that there was an incident in the past, which led to a .....

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SC: Common All-India Medical Entrance Test to be Held This Year(28.04.2016)

SC has said that a common all-India medical entrance test will be held this year for admissions to MBBS and BDS courses.

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Karnataka HC: SC/ST Commission Not Empowered to Adjudicate Disputes Between Individuals(05.01.2021)

Karnataka High Court has held that the Karnataka State Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Commission, is not empowered to adjudicate and decide dis.....

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Supreme Court Orders Police Protection for Petitioner and Lawyer in Sabarimala Case(19.01.2016)

SC has asked Delhi Police to ensure safety of the petitioner in Sabarimala case. The court told police to ensure safety of lawyer Naushad Ahmed Khan .....

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SC to Deliver Verdict Tomorrow on Countrywide Ban on Firecrackers(23.10.2018)

Firecrackers manufacturers earlier told SC that use of firecrackers should not be completely banned and it should instead be regulated. Last year, the.....

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SC: No Unusual Treatment to be Given to Govt While Considering Application for Stay of Arbitral Award(15.07.2019)

Supreme Court (SC) had held that there is no unusual treatment to be given to the Government while considering the application for stay under Section .....

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SC Orders to Extend President’s Rule in Uttarakhand(27.04.2016)

SC has extended President’s rule in Uttarakhand, ruling out a floor test in the State assembly that was scheduled on April 29.

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Madras High Court Asks Anna University on Discontinuation of Two M. Tech Courses(03.02.2021)

Madras High Court has granted a day’s time to Anna University to explain the rationale behind its decision to not offer M.Tech (Biotechnology) and M.T.....

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Court has to be very cautious in interfering with an appeal unless there are compelling and substantial grounds to interfere with order of acquittal(09.11.2016)

Instant appeal arises out of judgment passed by the High Court of Madhya Pradesh, whereby the High Court has partly allowed the appeal preferred by th.....

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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Plea Challenging Applicability of New Pension Scheme to Judicial Officers(03.02.2020)

Delhi High Court has issued a notice in a plea challenging the 'New Pension Scheme' of the Delhi Government, insofar as it applies to Judicial Officer.....

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Del. HC: Increase Income Threshold for EWS Adm. in Schools from Rs. 1 Lakh to Rs. 5 Lakh(06.12.2023)

Delhi High Court has ordered that to increase the existing income threshold of Rs. 1 lakh per annum, for admissions under Economically Weaker Section .....

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Supreme Court: Investigation in IPC Offences Cannot Be Quashed for Non-investigation of SC-ST Offence(20.01.2020)

Supreme Court has observed that when the offence complained are both under Indian Penal Code, 1860 and Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Preventi.....

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SC: Decision of Co-Ordinate Bench of Same HC to be Binding on HC Bench(05.01.2024)

Supreme Court while observing that rule of Judicial Discipline has a merit of promoting certainty and consistency in judicial decisions, has held that.....

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SC Orders Acquittal in Murder Case on Finding that Govt Lab Outsourced DNA Test(29.12.2015)

SC has acquitted a man of killing his wife by reversing verdict of a trial court and Patna HC, as it found loopholes in enquiry when a government fore.....

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SC Issues Contempt Notice to BJP MP Manoj Tiwari for 'Breaking' Lock of Sealed House(20.09.2018)

The property in north-east Delhi was sealed as it was being used as a "dairy facility" and was allegedly being run in violation of the Delhi.....

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SC: Conviction Based on Disclosure Statement Sustained Only When Resultant Recovery Is Unimpeachable(09.11.2021)

Supreme Court has observed that to convict an accused exclusively on the basis of his disclosure statement and the resultant recovery of inculpatory m.....

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Supreme Court: PF Authorities Have No Authority Over Exempted Authorities(14.03.2017)

SC has held that once an establishment is covered under any one of excepted category under Section 16 of Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous .....

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Ker. HC: Court Must Consider Convenience of Lawyer While Scheduling Trial(08.11.2023)

Kerala High Court while observing that there cannot be a unilateral decision from the Court alone while scheduling trial, has held that accused has go.....

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Preliminary Enquiry Not Must for Every Complaint Under SC/ST Act: Supreme Court(04.05.2018)

Supreme Court has said that only anti-Dalit atrocities' complaints which are felt “absurd” or “absolutely” frivolous need to be probed by the police b.....

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Paperless tax assessment expanded to Hyderabad and Kolkata(25.05.2016)

Scheme for e-assessment for income tax has been extended to include Hyderabad and Kolkata for Financial Year 2016-2017.

The ‘paperless’ sch.....

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SC Rejects Plea Seeking Abolition of Varnashrama Principles & Laws of Manu(07.09.2022)

Supreme Court while dismissing a writ petition seeking abolition of practice of Varnashrama principles of Laws of Manu, held that the petition is thor.....

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Karnataka HC: Demolishing Buildings Constructed in Violation of Byelaws Would be Disastrous(14.12.2016)

Karnataka High Court while dismissing pleas challenging refurbished Akrama-Sakrama scheme, has paved way for consideration of applications pending for.....

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Controversy Over Clean Ganga Activist GD Agarwal’s Dead Body: HC Allows Last Respects, SC Orders Stay(27.10.2018)

Agarwal died at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Rishikesh on October 11 after fasting for 111 days, demanding measures from the.....

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Supreme Courts Asks Centre to Consider Framing Model Community Kitchen Schemes(18.01.2022)

Supreme Court has asked the Union of India to consider preparing a model scheme for community kitchens across the country and providing additional foo.....

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SC Asks Mukul Rohatgi about Feasibility of Holding Floor Test in Uttarakhand(03.05.2016)

SC has asked Attorney General to take instruction and apprise it about feasibility of holding a floor test in Uttarakhand Assembly under its supervisi.....

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Saradha Scam: Supreme Court Refuses to Entertain Bail Plea of Ex-Union Minister(07.06.2016)

Supreme Court has refused to entertain the bail plea of former Union Minister Matang Sinha, arrested in connection with Saradha chit fund scam case, a.....

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AP HC Grants Bail to Former CM Chandrababu Naidu(31.10.2023)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has granted interim bail to former Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu on medical/health grounds in Skill development scam.....

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News18 Daybreak | SC May Quash Cases Against 5 Activists, Coup Rumours Take Ground in Karnataka, And Other Stories You May Have Missed(18.09.2018)

Get a fresh dose of the news that matters, delivered directly to your inbox, every morning. The perfect way, to get you started and informed, for the .....

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Delhi Court Issues Notice on Plea Challenging Order Discharging CM Arvind Kejriwal in Assault Case(02.11.2021)

Delhi Court has issued notice on a revision petition filed by Former Delhi Chief Secretary Anshu Prakash challenging the order discharging Chief Minis.....

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Delhi HC Quashes CBI Case Against BJP MP Brajesh Pathak in LTC Scam(11.04.2017)

Delhi High Court has quashed proceedings against BJP MP Brajesh Pathak in connection with LTC scam in which names of some former MPs had cropped up.

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Madras HC Allows Remission of GST as Quantified Under SVLDR Scheme(01.12.2021)

Madras High Court has allowed the remission of goods and services tax as quantified under SabkaVishwas (Legacy Dispute Resolution) (SVLDR) Scheme subj.....

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SC Directs CBI to Complete Navrauna Disappearance Case by Oct 31(09.05.2016)

SC has directed CBI to complete within six months its inquiry into mysterious disappearance of 12-year-old schoolgirl Navrauna Chakravarty from Muzaff.....

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RBI Says No Deadline for Resolving Complaints under Banking Ombudsman Scheme(23.12.2015)

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has said that there is no time limit for resolution of complaints under Banking Ombudsman scheme, aimed at seeking redress.....

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Compensate Parents for Loss of Child in Accidents: SC Lays Down Concept of 'Filial Consortium'(19.09.2018)

A bench of Justices Rohinton F Nariman and Indu Malhotra noted that there has not been any principles enunciated by the Supreme Court on the issue of .....

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Delhi HC Issues Notice on PIL Filed by Final Year Law Students for Certified Copies of Answer Scripts(02.11.2021)

Delhi High Court has issued notice on a public interest litigation filed by two final year law students seeking directions on Guru Gobind Singh Indrap.....

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Del. HC: Local Commissioner Can’t Be Appointed by One Party to Marshal Evidence Against Another(03.11.2023)

Delhi High Court has held that Local Commissioner under Order 26 Rule 10A of CPC can be appointed for determination of issue in suit involving scienti.....

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Karnataka High Court: St John's Post Graduation Admission Policy Violates Regulation(14.04.2017)

Karnataka High Court has said that admission procedure adopted by St John's National Academy of Health Sciences (St John's Medical College) is contrar.....

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Kerala HC Directs to Ensure That Child is Provided with Seat in Government School(01.12.2021)

Kerala High Court has directed that all efforts shall be taken in an expeditious manner to ensure that the child is provided with a seat in the govern.....

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No SC/ST Representation, Lack of Policies and Excuses Leave Panel Fuming Over 'Discrimination' in DMRC(28.03.2019)

The panel noted that from 2014-17, the DMRC sent 36 employees for training abroad, of which only one was from the SC community, which clearly shows it.....

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Del. HC: Solicitor General’s Opinion to Government Exempted from Disclosure Under RTI Act(26.12.2023)

Delhi High Court while observing that relationship between Solicitor General (SG) of India and Government of India is a fiduciary relationship, has he.....

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Bombay HC Puts on Hold Transfer of Employee Having Mentally Challenged Child(14.11.2016)

Bombay High Court has stayed transfer of an employee of Maharashtra Association for Cultivation of Science, an autonomous body under Union Government .....

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Kerala High Court Directs Government to Ensure Children Do Not Carry Heavy School Bags(03.02.2020)

Kerala High Court has directed the Central and State Governments, the educational authorities including Central Board of Secondary Education, to ensur.....

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SC to Gali Janardhan Reddy: Remain Out of Bellary District During Mining Scam Case Trial(11.10.2022)

Supreme Court has refused to completely lift the bail condition imposed on former Karnataka Minister Gali Janardhan Reddy that he should not enter Bel.....

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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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Del HC Rejects Sci-Hub’s Appln. Seeking Withdrawal of Admission Accepting Copyright of Publishers(07.11.2022)

Delhi High Court has rejected Sci-Hub Founder Alexandra Elbakyan's application seeking withdrawal of an earlier admission accepting the copyright owne.....

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Supreme Court Denies BCCI’s Claim to Act as an Association(26.04.2016)

SC has denied Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) claim to act as an association, saying the board cannot be a monopoly which holds full sw.....

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Status Quo on MDR: RBI(31.03.2017)

RBI has said that its mid-December 2016 ‘special measures’ on rationalisation of merchant discount rate (MDR) will continue whereby MDR for transactio.....

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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.



Murder Accused 'Saravana Bhavan' Founder Rajagopal Surrenders in TN Court(09.07.2019)

Earlier in the day, an SC bench dismissed Rajagopal's plea seeking more time on medical grounds to surrender, saying his illness was not raised before.....

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J&K&L HC Dismisses Plea Seeking Reimbursement Under PM Special Scholarship Scheme(28.12.2022)

Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has dismissed a Jaipur-based University's plea for reimbursement of expenses incurred by it with regard to tuiti.....

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

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

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SC:Termination of Workmen on the Ground That Their Appointment is Illegal Will Amount to Retrenchment(29.05.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that Section 25F of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 will be applicable even in cases of workmen terminated on the ground .....

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SC: Terms of Invitation to Tender Not Open to Judicial Scrutiny Unless They Are Arbitrary(03.10.2022)

Supreme Court while setting aside Delhi High Court's order which had quashed Airport Authority of India's tender conditions for selecting Ground Handl.....

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India's Largest Hydel Project: SC Asks Green Tribunal to Decide Objections Against Expert Committee Members(22.03.2019)

The Supreme court found fault in the manner in which the NGT had brushed aside objections to the constitution of the expert committee to study the 2,0.....

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J&K&L HC: School Records Have Priority Over Village Records While Determining Claims for Juvenility(21.11.2022)

Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that in order to ascertain the claims of juvenility, courts should give priority to the certificate i.....

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SC Seeks Discoms' Response over Plea Filed Against HC’s Order(18.01.2016)

SC has sought reply from private power distribution companies (Tata Power, Delhi Distribution Ltd., BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd and BSES Yamuna Power Ltd.....

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Supreme Court: Indiscipline in Armed Forces Must Be 'Viewed Seriously'(19.12.2016)

Supreme Court has ruled that Indiscipline on part of security force personnel must be "viewed seriously" and deserting work by disobeying orders of su.....

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SC Seeks Centre's Response on Plea for Setting up Human Rights Courts in all Districts(08.07.2019)

The SC bench issued notices to all 29 states on the plea which also sought appointment of Special Public Prosecutors for conducting speedy trial of of.....

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J&K&L HC: Investigating Agency of State Government Can Probe Scheduled UAPA Offences(21.12.2022)

Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court recently has held that provisions of National Investigation Act do not prohibit investigation of Scheduled off.....

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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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Orissa HC Refuses to Discharge Ex-AG Ashok Mohanty in Case Linked With Artha Tatwa Scam(31.10.2022)

Orissa High Court has denied relief to former Orissa Advocate General (AG) Ashok Mohanty, by rejecting his revision petition against Trial Court order.....

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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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Allocation of 8606 MTRV of raw cane sugar to USA under TRQ scheme for US fiscal year 2024(03.01.2024)

1. In exercise of the powers conferred under Paragraphs 2.04 of' the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby allocate.....

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SC Grants 2 More Weeks to Centre to File Reply on Panama Papers(30.08.2016)

SC has granted two more weeks to Centre to file its response on a plea seeking CBI probe against Indian offshore bank account holders named in the Pan.....

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SC: Are Tribal Rights Protected before Allowing Forest Projects?'(06.09.2016)

SC has asked Union Government to give detail mechanism put in place to evaluate traditional community rights of tribals and compensation paid to them .....

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Scheme for Sustainable Structuring of Stressed Assets(13.06.2016)

The Reserve Bank of India formulated a scheme for resolution of large stressed accounts. The Scheme for Sustainable Structuring of Stressed Assets, or.....

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Reserve Bank of India Issues Directions for Permitting Rupee Derivatives to be Traded in IFSCs(24.01.2020)

Reserve Bank of India has released directions under Section 45 W of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 permitting Rupee derivatives to be traded in I.....

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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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Delhi HC: Department Failed To Pass Re-Assessment Order Within Prescribed Time Limit(14.10.2022)

Delhi High Court has quashed the show-cause notice and the reassessment order as the department failed to pass the reassessment order within the presc.....

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Delhi HC Scraps Civic Pension Scheme(21.01.2016)

Delhi HC has scrapped failed scheme of old-age pension floated by North, South and East civic bodies in Delhi, who have defaulted in payment for the p.....

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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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SC Drops Contempt Proceedings Against Delhi and Tamil Nadu Governments(29.04.2016)

SC has dropped contempt proceedings against Delhi and Tamil Nadu Governments for allegedly misusing public money for “glorifying“ Arvind Kejriwal and .....

Tags : SC, Delhi , Tamil Nadu Governments



Zero Defect Zero Effect Scheme(29.11.2021)

As many as 23,948 MSMEs had registered with intent to adopt the principle of the Zero Defect Zero Effect Scheme (ZED). Under this, the Quality Council.....

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SC Seeks AG's View on Jairam's PIL on Aadhaar(26.04.2016)

SC has sought Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi's stand on Congress MP Jairam Ramesh's PIL challenging introduction of Aadhaar bill in Parliament as a 'm.....

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Delhi HC: Incorrect to Presume All Private Unaided Schools are Making Profit(31.03.2017)

Delhi High Court has said that it is "not correct" to presume that all private unaided schools in the city are making profits since there are cases be.....

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Delhi HC Denies to Order CBI or SIT Inquiry into Scorpene Deal(14.01.2016)

Delhi High Court has denied to order a court-monitored investigation by a Special Investigative Team (SIT) or CBI into allegations of irregularities a.....

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Supreme Court to Hear Aadhaar Pleas After Concluding Delhi-Centre Matter(29.11.2017)

Supreme Court to Hear Aadhaar Pleas After Concluding Delhi-Centre Matter

Tags : The Centre, meanwhile, informed the bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra that it was willing to extend up to March 31 next year the deadline fixed for mandatory linking of Aadhaar with various schemes.



'Why Didn't You Mention Illness Earlier': SC Refuses to Give Saravana Bhavan Owner More Time to Surrender(09.07.2019)

Rajagopal was to surrender on July 7 to serve life term for murdering an employee in October 2001 to marry his wife.

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All. HC: Removing Body from Murder Scene to Another Place Doesn't Come U/S 201 IPC(29.12.2022)

Allahabad High Court has observed that removing dead body from the scene of the murder to another place does not come within the ambit of Section 201 .....

Tags : Allahabad High Court, Murder Scene, 201 IPC, Evidence



SC Quashes Singur Land Allotment(31.08.2016)

SC has quashed Singur land acquisition by West Bengal Government in 2006, handing Tata Motors a big setback.

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SC Questions Practice Of Barring Women of Age Group of 10 to 50 Years at Sabarimala(03.05.2016)

SC has questioned centuries-old practice of barring entry of women between age group of 10 to 50 years to Sabarimala temple in Kerala saying it would .....

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Kerala HC: No Bar on Disciplinary Action Against Teacher Pending Prosecution Under POCSO(31.10.2022)

Kerala High Court has held that here is no ban on the continuation of disciplinary proceedings by Educational Authorities against teachers who are sub.....

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SC Notices Maharashtra Govt., BCI over Law CET(30.08.2016)

SC has issued notice to Maharashtra Government and Bar Council of India (BCI) and adjourned by a week a petition challenging a recent Bombay HC order .....

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SC to SICCL: Deposit Rs 3.5 crore for Delaying Delivery of Flats(06.09.2016)

SC has directed Sahara India Commercial Corporation Limited (SICCL) to deposit Rs 3.5 crore to pay back investors who had bought flats in its Gurgaon .....

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India Joins 125 Nations Where Homosexuality is Legal as SC Decriminalises Gay Sex(07.09.2018)

72 countries and territories worldwide still continue to criminalise same-sex relationships, including 45 in which such relationships between women ar.....

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Mining Scam: SC Permits ex-Karnataka Minister Reddy to Visit Ailing Father-in-law(07.06.2019)

Former Karnataka minister and mining baron Gali Janardhana Reddy and his brother-in-law B V Srinivas Reddy, managing director of the Obalapuram Mining.....

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SC: Courts Must Apply Mind to Decide Recruitment Cases Related to Non-Disclosure of Criminal Cases(26.02.2024)

SC has held that broad-brushing every non-disclosure as disqualification will be unjust and will tantamount to being completely oblivious to ground re.....

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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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SC Questions Sahara over Rs 23,000 Crore Refund(05.09.2016)

SC has asked Sahara Group to disclose source from where it raised Rs 23,000 crore in 2013 to refund three crore investors who had parked their funds i.....

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Supreme Court Expresses Displeasure Over CBI’s Non-completion of Probe in Coal Scam Cases(22.08.2017)

Supreme Court has expressed its displeasure over Central Bureau of Investigation not completing investigations in coal block allocation scam cases.

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Cisco Wins U.S. Patent Dispute over Wifi Technology(29.12.2015)

A U.S. Appeals Court has cleared Cisco Systems Inc of infringing another company's wifi technology, reversing a near $64-million judgement against the.....

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Muzaffarpur Shelter Rapes: No New Probe Team as SC Stays Patna HC Order(19.09.2018)

The Supreme Court said changing the CBI team at this stage will be detrimental to the ongoing investigation.

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e-Settlement Scheme, 2021(01.11.2021)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (11) and (12) of section 245D of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961), the Central Government here.....

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Kerala HC: Goods Can be Released on Payment of Fine in Lieu of Confiscation(03.12.2021)

Kerala High Court has held that the goods can be released on payment of the fine in lieu of confiscation during the process of adjudication and post-a.....

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SC Asks Government: Can Salt be Pure?(31.08.2016)

SC has asked Centre, “Is salt a flavouring agent or a food product? “, to clarify the query that arose in a plea filed by an ITC Hotels nominee, chall.....

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SC: Human Rights Violations by Security Forces a Matter of Concern(08.09.2016)

SC, while observing that Government stoutly defended the role of security forces in Jammu and Kashmir and insurgency-hit Manipur, has said it was more.....

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‘It Will Give Rise to HIV Cases’: Subramanian Swamy Frowns at SC Verdict on Section 377(07.09.2018)

The Supreme Court on Thursday decriminalised consensual sex between homosexuals and read down Section 377 of the IPC.

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SC Refuses to Interfere with MP HC's Denial of Bail to PNB Officials(28.04.2020)

Supreme Court has refused to interfere with the order of the Madhya Pradesh High Court denying bail to Punjab National Bank employees implicated in th.....

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NCLT, Kochi Allows Reduction of Paid Up Share Capital Structure of Josco Jewellers Pvt. Ltd.(12.01.2021)

National Company Law Tribunal, Kochi has allowed a company petition filed by Josco Jewellers Pvt. Ltd. for reduction of its share capital from Rs. 120.....

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Brokers to disclose proprietary commodity trading(25.05.2016)

The Securities and Exchange Board of India has mandated disclosure of proprietary trading by brokers in the commodity derivatives market to clients. P.....

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Del. HC: National Commission For Scheduled Castes Cannot Initiate Enquiry On Specious Complaint(17.10.2022)

Delhi High Court has observed that National Commission For Scheduled Castes (SC) cannot initiate an enquiry under Article 338 of the Constitution of I.....

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SC Junks Criminal Proceedings against Dhoni for Portraying Himself as God(05.09.2016)

SC has quashed criminal proceedings against cricketer MS Dhoni for allegedly hurting religious sentiments by portraying himself as God on a magazine c.....

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J&K Moves SC Over Top Cop's Transfer, Says 'Want SP Vaid's Replacement at Earliest'(07.09.2018)

Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP) Shesh Paul Vaid was removed from his position on Thursday days after the release of militants' rela.....

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Relief for Kiran Bedi as SC Issues Notice to CM Narayanaswamy in Puducherry Power Tussle(04.06.2019)

The Madras High Court had recently held that Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi 'cannot interfere' in the day-to-day affairs of the elected state governme.....

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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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Ori HC: No Bar Against Anticipatory Bail in cases under SC/ST Act if No Prima Facie Offence Made Out(29.01.2024)

Orissa High Court has held that there is no absolute bar against grant of anticipatory bail to an accused under the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Trib.....

Tags : Orissa High Court, Anticipatory Bail, SC/ST Act, Prima Facie Offence



Bombay HC Pulls Up CBI for ‘Not Applying Mind’ while Filing Report(02.09.2016)

Bombay HC has pulled up Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for non-application of mind while filing a report with regard to a criminal application,.....

Tags : Bombay HC, CBI, Adarsh Cooperative Housing Society scam



SC: Conduct Counselling to Fill Vacant PG Seats in Government Medical Colleges(09.09.2016)

SC has rejected special leave petitions of Medical Council of India and directed that counselling to be done to fill up vacant seats in government med.....

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Scope of Principal-agent relationship in the context of Schedule I of the CGST Act(04.09.2018)

In terms of Schedule I of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (hereinafter referred to as the "CGST Act"), the supply of goods by an agent on.....

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Orissa HC Seeks Record of Deaths of Sanitation Workers in Past 28 Years(22.04.2021)

Orissa High Court has sought to know how many sanitation workers have died in the past 28 years and if manual scavengers or sewer workers have been re.....

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Jharkhand HC: Scope Of Judicial Review In Matters Concerning Re-Evaluation Of Answer Key Is Narrow(28.01.2022)

Jharkhand High Court negating to interfere with the decision of Jharkhand Public Service Commission on disputed answers of the Preliminary Test, state.....

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SC Junks Plea of Kashmir Valley's Longest Serving Prisoner(30.08.2016)

SC has rejected plea of Kashmir's longest serving prisoner, Ashiq Hussain Faktoo, to reconsider his conviction and life term.

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SC asks All States, UTs to Upload FIRs on Websites within 24 Hours(07.09.2016)

SC has directed all States and Union Territories to upload the FIRs on their websites within 24 hours of registration at police stations.

Tags : SC , States, Union Territories, FIRs



'History Owes an Apology': Top Quotes as SC Rules Gay Sex Not a Crime(07.09.2018)

Constitutional morality can't be equated with popular sentiments, said the Supreme Court while decriminalising gay sex.

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Delhi HC: Centre Compulsorily Reqd to Implement Delhi Govt's Suggestion on Pay Scales of Prosecutors(11.06.2019)

Delhi High Court has ordered the Centre to extend all the benefits to the prosecutors as recommended by the Government of NCT of Delhi way back in yea.....

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SC to Centre: Mediate in Cauvery Issue(28.09.2016)

SC has told Karnataka to comply with its order to supply 6,000 cusecs of water daily till Friday to Tamil Nadu, brushing off vehement opposition from .....

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'Girls Getting Raped Left, Right and Centre': SC Slams Bihar Govt for Shelter Home Sex Scandal(07.08.2018)

Slamming the Bihar government for funding NGOs involved in sexual abuse cases, the top court questioned how the state could provide them funds without.....

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SC Put Stay on AFT Order Demoting Mehta from Lt General to Brigadier Rank(31.05.2016)

SC has stayed an Armed Force Tribunal (AFT) order demoting an officer of the rank of Lt General to Brigadier for allegedly misrepresenting facts and i.....

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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.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, POCSO, Disciplinary Action



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.....

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Kerala HC Directs Submission of Grounds for Non-Admission of Sexual Harassment Victim in School(26.11.2021)

Kerala High Court has directed the Government Pleader to get instructions and submit as to why the victim child cannot be accommodated in the responde.....

Tags : Kerala High Court, Non-Admission of Sexual Harassment Victim in School



SC : No MBBS Entrance Test by Private Colleges(06.05.2016)

SC has ruled out separate entrance tests this year by private medical colleges for admission to MBBS/BDS courses but said it would consider the states.....

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Ker. HC: Dishonest Intention Essence of Criminal Misconduct Under Prevention of Corruption Act(22.01.2024)

Kerala High Court has held that dishonest intention is sine qua non to attract the offence punishable under Section 13(1)(d) of the PC Act. Mere condu.....

Tags : Kerala High Court, Dishonest Intention, Criminal Misconduct, Section 13(1)(d) PC Act



P&H HC: No Harm in Publishing Names of Persons Declared as Absconding Accused(05.01.2021)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has observed that there is no harm in the publishing of the names of persons declared as absconding accused as are statu.....

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SC to Sahara Group: Furnish Details of All Properties(28.04.2016)

SC has directed Sahara Group to furnish details of all its properties in a sealed cover to ascertain fact as to whether they are sufficient for paying.....

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Karnataka HC: Two Labourers Lose Life Owing to Failure to Implement Manual Scavenging Law(03.02.2021)

Karnataka High Court has observed that two labourers had lost their lives in Kalaburagi on 28th January, 2021 owing to the failure of the State govern.....

Tags : Karnataka High Court, Manual Scavenging Law



CCTV Cameras Inside Class Rooms Won’t Affect Children’s Right To Privacy: Delhi HC(14.09.2018)

Delhi High Court has said that there is nothing wrong with having CCTV cameras inside classrooms and rubbished the claims that children’s right to pri.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, CCTV, Schools



Madras High Court Dismisses Plea for Adopting NCERT Syllabus in Government Schools(24.02.2022)

Madras High Court has dismissed a writ petition seeking a direction to the state government to adopt the syllabus prescribed by NCERT (National Counci.....

Tags : Madras High Court, NCERT Syllabus in Government Schools



SC Seeks Opinion of Gurdwara Committee over Implementation of Ban on Sardar Jokes(04.10.2016)

SC has expressed serious doubts over enforceability of a ban on jokes on any community and asked Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) and De.....

Tags : SC , Sardar Jokes



Pride Parade Paints Delhi’s Jantar Mantar Rainbow After Historic SC Verdict(07.09.2018)

The streets were filled with people dancing, hugging, and crying. As chants continued to reverberate, the rainbow flag fluttered high.

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

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

Tags : Complaint, Unfair discrimination, Remittal



Delhi High Court: Legal Database’s Subscription Can’t Be Considered as Transfer of Copyright(26.02.2024)

Delhi High Court has held that subscription to a legal database does not amount to transfer of copyright since there is a vast difference between tran.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Legal Database Subscription, Transfer of Copyright



SC Serves Notice to Teesta Setalvad in Foreign Donations Case, Extends Bail in Another(15.10.2015)

SC has served notice to Teesta Setalvad on petition by CBI alleging that her NGO received foreign grants which were prohibited under then Foreign Cont.....

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'No Written Convention': Former SC Judges Divided on Justice KM Joseph Seniority Row(06.08.2018)

News18 reached out to three former Supreme Court judges who recollected their own oath taking ceremonies to weigh in whether the government is correct.....

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Govt Returns to Collegium 2 Names Recommended for Elevation as SC Judges: Report(07.05.2019)

Seniority and representation of regions have been cited as reasons behind the government's decision.

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Supreme Court Issues Notice to Madras HC, Stays Disciplinary Proceedings Against Labour Judge(04.03.2021)

Supreme Court has issued notice in plea filed by a Labour Court Judge against disciplinary proceedings against him ordered by the Madras High Court. T.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Disciplinary Proceedings



SC Upholds Allahabad HC’s Decision over ‘Visiting’ Lawyer(02.09.2016)

SC has upheld rules framed by the Allahabad HC that made it mandatory for a 'visiting' lawyer to co-opt a locally-enrolled lawyer to appear in either .....

Tags : SC , Allahabad HC , Visiting’ Lawyer



Suven Life Books Patent for Neuro-Degenerative Drug(09.09.2016)

Drug firm Suven Life Sciences has been granted a patent each by Canada, Europe and Hong Kong for a drug used in the treatment of neuro-degenerative di.....

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Alwar Lynching Case: Rakbar Khan's Father Requests SC to Move Trial Outside Rajasthan(10.09.2018)

Rakbar Khan was killed on the intervening night of July 20-21 in Lalawandi village of Ramgarh after being beaten up by a mob on suspicion of cow smugg.....

Tags : SC



Rajasthan HC Dismisses Plea Opposing Closure of Century Old Railway School Running in Losses(16.02.2022)

Rajasthan High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation opposing the decision of the railway authorities to close down the railway senior seco.....

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SC Grants Relief to NMRCL on Satkar Land(03.10.2016)

Supreme Court, while granting relief to Nagpur Metro Rail Corporation Limited (NMRCL), has stayed decision of Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court on the.....

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Families of ‘Fake Encounter’ Victims in Assam Welcome SC Notices to Centre, State Govt(15.08.2018)

Alleging that ‘fake encounters’ are a common occurrence in the district, Jeorge Islary, a villager in Auxiguri said security personnel who indulge.....

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SC Upholds Validity Of 2018 Karnataka Law Granting Reservation In Promotion For SC-ST Staffs(10.05.2019)

Supreme Court has upheld the Constitutional validity of the Karnataka Extension of Consequential Seniority to Government Servants Promoted on the Basi.....

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AAAR, Maharashtra: Subscription & Admission Fees to Rotary Club Not Liable to Goods and Services Tax(05.02.2020)

Appellate Authority for Advance Ruling (AAAR), Maharashtra has ruled that the amount collected as membership subscription and admission fees by Rotary.....

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SC: Disciplinary Proceedings can be Quashed if Accused is Acquitted in Criminal Case on Same Charges(07.12.2023)

Supreme Court has held that although acquittal by a criminal court will not confer on the employee a right to claim any benefit, including reinstateme.....

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SC Extends Nursery Admission Deadline Till This Month End for Sanskriti School(20.01.2016)

Supreme Court has extended Delhi Government's deadline of January 22 for accepting nursery admission forms till this month end for Sanskriti School an.....

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SC Dismisses PIL Seeking Action Against Politicians for Damages in Protests Against SC/ST Verdict(24.10.2018)

Supreme Court has dismissed a PIL seeking a direction that the politicians, who were allegedly behind the massive unrest across the country because of.....

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Interest Equalisation Scheme on Pre and Post Shipment Rupee Export Credit-Extension(13.05.2020)

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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SC Put Stay on Proceedings on Death Row Convict’s Plea in Delhi HC(05.09.2016)

SC has stayed a hearing on death row convict Sonu Sardar's plea before Delhi HC for commuting his sentence to life imprisonment after Chhattisgarh Gov.....

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Entire process of grant of promotion to the eligible officials should be carried out in a completely transparent and objective manner(09.08.2017)

In present case, the Appellant sought information regarding details of total vacancies created in the cadre of Group 'A' (Assistant Commissioner), det.....

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No Routine Arrest Under SC/ST Act If Sentence In Other Sections Is Less Than 7 Years: Allahabad HC(13.09.2018)

Allahabad HC has observed that the police would not make any routine arrest in matters related to the Act where offences under associated sections wer.....

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Delhi HC Restrains Historian Audrey Truschke & Others from Publishing Defamatory Material(18.02.2022)

Delhi High Court has restrained historian Dr. Audrey Truschke and other persons from publishing any defamatory material against historian Dr. Vikram S.....

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SC Fines Delhi Health Minister over Chikungunya Menace(03.10.2016)

SC has ordered Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain to cough up a cost of Rs 25000 in his personal capacity over delay in disclosing names of officers.....

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Muslim Man Who Converted to Hinduism For Marriage Moves SC For Wife's Custody(20.08.2018)

Mohd Ibrahim Sidhiqui, who had converted to Hinduism and taken the name of Aryan Arya, challenged the Chhattisgarh High Court order, saying it had err.....

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SC: Borrower Has No Right To Be Represented By Lawyer Before In-House Committee(13.05.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that a borrower has no right to be represented by a lawyer before the In-House Committee of banks constituted for the purpo.....

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SC Rejects Vikram Bakshi’s Plea against Arbitration in McDonald’s India Case(31.08.2016)

SC has rejected appeal filed by Vikram Bakshi, an estranged partner of McDonald’s India Pvt Ltd, against a Delhi HC order allowing the US-based fast-f.....

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Delhi HC: Why is Aadhaar Mandatory for Scholarships(08.09.2016)

Delhi HC has issued notice to Union Government on its rule requiring students from minority communities to submit their Aadhaar Unique Identification .....

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Section 377 Verdict LIVE Updates: India Decriminalises Gay Sex, SC Says Can't Punish Consenting Adults(07.09.2018)

Section 377 verdict LIVE Updates: The Supreme Court has decriminalized consensual sex between homosexuals and read down Section 377 of the IPC.

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Bombay HC Directs High Power Committee to Discuss Discriminatory Release of Prisoners(27.04.2020)

Bombay High Court has directed the high power committee constituted by the State Government to decide whether the distinction made between prisoners/u.....

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SC to Akhilesh Yadav Govt.: Decide Soon on Taking over Shivpal Singh’s College(28.09.2016)

SC has directed Akhilesh Government to decide on taking over the management of Chaudhary Charan Singh College, whose governing body is headed by Shivp.....

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Justices Indira Banerjee, Vineet Saran and KM Joseph Take Oath in SC as Per Order Notified by Centre(07.08.2018)

Justice Banerjee was the first to take oath followed by justices Saran and Joseph. The swearing-in ceremony started at 10.30 AM in the CJI's courtroom.....

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News18 Daybreak | SC to Hear Plea Over Rahul Gandhi's Citizenship and Other Stories You Need to Watch Out For(09.05.2019)

Get a fresh dose of the news that matters delivered directly to your inbox, every morning. The perfect way to get you started and informed for the day.....

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Taking Note of 'Misuse' of Section 498A, SC Refrains From Issuing Directive for Automatic Arrest in Dowry Cases(14.09.2018)

The Court also favoured the view taken by a two-judge bench that bail plea should be expedited in case of arrests under Section 498A.

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Delhi HC Directs Twitter to Take Down Tweets of Historian Audrey Truschke(25.02.2022)

Delhi High Court has directed Twitter to take down within 48 hours the tweets of historian Audrey Truschke, in which the allegation of plagiarism was .....

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SC Seeks Centre’s Opinion over Impact of Mobile towers(04.10.2016)

SC has initiated a scrutiny of "deleterious" effects of radiation emanating from mobile towers and sought a report from Centre on several aspects incl.....

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Actress Sexual Assault Case: SC Stays Trial, to Consider Dileep's Plea for Access to Video of Crime(04.05.2019)

The Kerala government had last month told the SC that it will not press for framing of charges against Dileep before the trial court in the case till .....

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Supreme Court Vacates Stay On SSC Exam Results(13.05.2019)

Supreme Court has vacated the stay on declaration of results of the SSC Examination 2017—both Combined Graduate Level Examination and Combined Higher .....

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SC Dismisses Plea Seeking GST Exemption for Medicines to Cure Spinal Muscular Atrophy(06.12.2022)

Supreme Court has dismissed a plea seeking removal of levy of Goods and Services Tax on medicines to cure spinal muscular atrophy stating that it is a.....

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Sabarimala Temple Verdict: SC to Decide Date Tomorrow for Hearing Review Petitions(22.10.2018)

A five-judge constitution bench by a ratio of 4:1 had held that women of all age groups should be allowed entry in Kerala's Sabarimala Temple.

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News18 Daybreak | SC to Hear Plea of 10 Rebel MLAs, Karnataka Speaker Today and Other Stories You Need to Watch Out For(12.07.2019)

Get a fresh dose of the news that matters delivered directly to your inbox, every morning. The perfect way to get you started and informed for the day.....

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Bombay High Court: Penalty of Reduction in Pay Scale Not to Extend Beyond Period of Employment(02.02.2024)

Bombay High Court has observed that the effect of reduction in pay scale of a state government servant, as a form of penalty, does not extend beyond t.....

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SC Denies to Take Plea against Sinha's Re-Appointment(27.04.2016)

SC has refused to entertain a plea challenging reappointment of U K Sinha as Chairman of Security and Exchange Board of India till 2017, saying there .....

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Supreme Court Approves Scrapping of LARSGESS Scheme for Railway Employees(02.02.2021)

Supreme Court has upheld the termination of Liberalized Active Retirement Scheme for Guaranteed Employment for Safety Staff (LARSGESS) for Railway Emp.....

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SC Raps Unitech for Delaying Completion of Residential Project(02.09.2016)

SC has rapped Unitech, which had been asked to deposit Rs. five crore by August 5, 2016, for delaying completion of a high-end residential project Bur.....

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RBI: Banks Can Accept Tax Dues in Cash under Income Declaration Scheme(09.09.2016)

Reserve bank of India (RBI) has directed banks to accept tax dues in cash under the domestic black money declaration scheme which closes on September .....

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Delhi HC to Govt.: Why Exempt Women, Two-Wheelers from Odd-Even Scheme(30.12.2015)

Delhi HC has asked Delhi Government why women and two-wheelers have been exempted from the odd-even traffic rule effective for 15 days starting Januar.....

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Jammu & Kashmir Acting DGP Dilbag Singh to Continue in Office, Says Supreme Court(20.09.2018)

Supreme Court has said that newly appointed acting Director General of Police (DGP) of Jammu and Kashmir shall continue in office till Union Public Se.....

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Madras HC Asks to Consider Revising Quantum of Compensation for Deaths of Manual Scavengers(11.11.2021)

Madras High Court has observed that the current quantum of compensation payable upon death due to manual scavenging may be inadequate and thus urged t.....

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Mandatory requirement of AADHAR for individuals availing facilities under the Bonded Labour Rehabilitation Scheme(06.03.2017)

Whereas, the use of Aadhaar as identity document for delivery of services or benefits or subsidies simplifies the Government delivery processes, bring.....

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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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PMLA Court Grants Bail to Sanjay Raut in Patra Chawl Scam Case(10.11.2022)

Special PMLA court has granted bail to Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) MP Sanjay Raut in the Patra Chawl redevelopment money laundering case be.....

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SC Slams Sabrimala Temple Board(26.04.2016)

SC has slammed Sabrimala temple board saying, “Can a biological phenomenon be a reason for discrimination?" The court also said that all religious pra.....

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Estranged Bengaluru Couple Slap 67 Cases on Each Other, SC Restrains Them from Filing More(17.09.2018)

The man is a software engineer holding a US citizenship and has filed 58 cases against his estranged wife. On the other hand, the wife, now living in .....

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RBI releases discussion paper on Securitisation of Stressed Assets Framework (SSAF)(25.01.2023)

As part of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies released on September 30, 2022, RBI had proposed to introduce a framework for securi.....

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SC Grants Relief to MP’s BJP MLA Rajendra Kumar Meshram(04.10.2016)

SC has upheld election of BJP lawmaker Rajendra Kumar Meshram by setting aside a Madhya Pradesh HC order nullifying his nomination on the ground of re.....

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J&K High Court Restrains State Government from Closing Government Schools(16.12.2016)

Jammu and Kashmir High Court while restraining State Government from closing any Government School, has directed it to seek permission from it over a.....

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Voluntary Retirement Schemes have to be Strictly Adhered to: Supreme Court(29.10.2018)

Supreme Court has observed that voluntary retirement schemes have to be strictly adhered to and the very objective of having such schemes would be def.....

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Kerala HC Enquires on Progress of Crowd Funding Scheme for Patients with Rare Disease(27.01.2022)

Kerala High Court has directed the Centre and State to file affidavits within a month indicating inter alia the progress of the crowd funding scheme s.....

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SC Admits Plea Challenging to Maharashtra’s New Obscenity Law(30.08.2016)

SC has sought a reply from Maharashtra Government to a challenge raised by dance bar owners against a new State prohibition law classifying any dance .....

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SC Denies to Intervene in Plea against Lodha Panel(07.09.2016)

SC has declined to intervene on allegations raised by Vyapam whistleblower Dr. Anand Rai against the apex court-appointed Oversight Committee led by f.....

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History Owes an Apology to LGBT Community, Says Justice Indu Malhotra in Historic SC Verdict(07.09.2018)

Writing her first judgment in a Constitution Bench, Justice Malhota said social ostracism against LGBT persons prevents them from partaking in all act.....

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SC Directs Sanskriti School to Not to Restrict 60% Quota(22.01.2016)

Supreme Court directed Sanskriti school to admit wards of all central government employees with transferrable jobs for upcoming academic year 2016-17 .....

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Bhima Koregaon Case: Maharashtra Govt Moves SC Challenging Bombay HC Order(25.10.2018)

A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi considered the submissions of lawyer Nishant Katneshwar, appearing for the Maharashtra government, that t.....

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Karnataka High Court Directs on PIL to Stop Publication of Obscene Visuals by Media(13.04.2021)

Karnataka High Court has directed the state government to respond to a public interest litigation filed seeking directions to frame statutory rules to.....

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SC Committee Clears CJI Ranjan Gogoi in Sexual Harassment Case(07.05.2019)

Supreme Court appointed committee conducting an in-house inquiry into sexual harassment charges against CJI Ranjan Gogoi has cleared him, finding “no .....

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Patna HC Dismisses Students’ Plea Seeking Changes in Eligibility Criteria for Application under BPSC(11.03.2020)

Patna High Court has dismissed a Writ Petition filed by four final year students of Chanakya National Law University seeking consideration of their ap.....

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Delhi HC: Filing ITR Instead of Income Certificate Can’t Deprive Eligible Candidate of Scholarship(15.12.2022)

Delhi High Court has held that mere mistake of filing Income Tax Return (ITR) certificate instead of Income Certificate can’t lead to a situation wher.....

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Yashwant Sinha, Arun Shourie, Prashant Bhushan Move SC Seeking FIR in Rafale Deal(24.10.2018)

The three have sought a direction to the CBI to probe the offences disclosed in their complaint in a 'time-bound' manner and submit periodic status re.....

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SC Deplores Harassment of Scribes with Multiple FIRs(20.05.2020)

Supreme Court has deplored the practice of harassing journalists by filing multiple First Information Reports in different parts of the country in the.....

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SC Gives 4 Weeks to Centre to Respond on Triple Talaq(05.09.2016)

SC has given Centre four weeks' time to file its response on the right of Muslim women in matrimonial matters relating to divorce and maintenance, inc.....

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Human Life Matters, Says SC While Refusing to Stay Shoot at Sight Order For Man-Eating Tigress(07.09.2018)

Shooting order for tigress T1 of Pandharkawda was issued by Nagpur Bench of Bombay High Court on September 4 while her two eight-month-old cubs have .....

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Karnataka High Court Allows Rule Restricting Admission to Private Unaided Schools(04.06.2019)

Karnataka High Court (KHC) has upheld the validity of amendment of Rule 4 of Karnataka Right of Children to Free & Compulsory Education Rules, 2012 wh.....

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Cal. HC Upholds Order Disallowing Murder Accused from Rejoining Home Guard Service(02.02.2023)

Calcutta High Court while upholding an order disallowing accused in murder case from rejoining his post as a Home Guard, has observed that a volunteer.....

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Delhi HC Disposes Of Plea Alleging Favouritism in Granting Admission in School(10.12.2021)

Delhi High Court has disposed of a plea which had alleged favouritism in granting admission in one of its affiliated school namely Syed Abid Husain Se.....

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SC to Karnataka: Release 15,000 Cusecs of Cauvery Water Per Day to Tamil Nadu(05.09.2016)

SC has directed Karnataka to release 15,000 cusecs of Cauvery water per day to Tamil Nadu for the next 10 days to ameliorate plight of farmers.

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Go Wherever Ordered, by Land, Sea or Air: SC Reminds Army Men of Their Oath(07.09.2018)

The court made this observation when three personnel, including a Major and a Lieutenant Colonel of the Army Service Corps (ASC), challenged their pos.....

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DSCDRC: McDonald’s to Remunerate Rs 70,000 for Insect in Burger(04.06.2019)

Delhi State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission/DSCDRC while upholding the order of a district forum has granted a Delhi resident Rs 70,000 almost .....

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SC: Armed Forces Personnel Liable to Face Disciplinary Action for Adultery(01.02.2023)

Supreme Court Constitution Bench has held that striking down of Section 497 of IPC which criminalized adultery will not impact court martial proceedin.....

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SC Slams Najeeb Jung, AAP Government over Chikungunya, Dengue Menance(05.10.2016)

SC, while noting that “interests of the people are paramount”, has asked Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal to join hands an.....

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NGT Orders Constitution of Joint Committee to Analyse Damage to Riverine Ecology(31.12.2020)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has constituted a Joint Committee to consider the effects of the proposed construction of new campus of SCB Medical Coll.....

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SC to Air Force: Grant Retiral Benefits to Women SSC Officers Deeming They Had Permanent Commission(17.11.2022)

Supreme Court has directed Indian Air Force to consider 32 Women Short Service Commission Officers, who were not considered for grant of Permanent Com.....

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SC Adjourns Babri Demolition Case Hearing for Four Weeks(18.01.2016)

SC has adjourned Babri Demolition case for four weeks after several parties sought adjournment for filing documents in connection with criminal conspi.....

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#MeToo: SC Declines Urgent Hearing of PIL Asking for FIRs Based on Allegations(22.10.2018)

Besides FIRs, the petition also seeks a direction to the National Commission for Women (NCW) to give security and assistance to women who have come ou.....

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'Have You Acted Against Lawyers for Indiscipline, Strikes': SC Seeks Report from Bar Council of India(11.07.2019)

The court was hearing a contempt petition, argued by advocate Prashant Bhushan, who contended that BCI has failed miserably in performing its duty as .....

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INTERIM BUDGET – 2024(01.02.2024)

• Tax Rates to be retained for direct and indirect taxes including import duties • Exemption granted to some IFSC units, that was expiring on March 3.....

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SC Refuses Purohit’s Plea in Malegaon Blast Case(29.04.2016)

SC, while refusing to entertain plea of Malegaon blast accused Lieutenant Colonel Prasad Shrikant Purohit, who had challenged framing of charges again.....

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Orissa HC Asks to File Affidavit Specifying Steps to Implement Manual Scavenging Prohibition Act(08.12.2021)

Orissa High Court has asked the State Government to file an affidavit specifying steps it has taken so far to implement the Prohibition of Employment .....

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SC Directs Karnataka to Release 2,000 Cusecs of Cauvery Water to TN till October 18(05.10.2016)

SC has directed Karnataka to release 2,000 cusecs Cauvery water per day to Tamil Nadu from October 7 to 18.

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Transfer of subscribed capital by RBI to the Central Government upon payment of the face value of the subscribed capital(29.04.2019)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (3) of section 4 of the National Housing Bank Act, 1987 (53 of 1987), the Central Government hereby.....

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CBDT: Direct Tax Case Pending in Arbitration Without Appeal Eligible Under Vivad se Vishwas Scheme(06.03.2020)

Central Board of Direct Taxes has clarified that if the direct tax case is pending in arbitration without appeal pending, it is eligible to apply unde.....

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SC: ST Women Not Entitled to Any 'Right of Survivorship' Under Hindu Succession Act(12.12.2022)

Supreme Court while observing that a female member of the scheduled tribe (ST) is not entitled to any right of survivorship under the provisions of Hi.....

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SC Orders Parsvnath to Give Habitable Homes with OC’s in Lucknow Project in 3 Weeks(03.04.2017)

Supreme Court has directed Parsvnath Developers to give possession of habitable flats along with occupation certificates to 12 home buyers in its Plan.....

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SC Denies to Take Urgent Hearing over Odd-Even Scheme(14.01.2016)

Supreme Court has denied to hold urgent hearing of a plea challenging Delhi High Court’s order which allowed the odd-even scheme saying people should .....

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Bhopal Court Hears Vyapam Case Till 2 am, Issues Arrest Warrants Against 200 Accused(29.11.2017)

Bhopal Court Hears Vyapam Case Till 2 am, Issues Arrest Warrants Against 200 Accused

Tags : The 1500-page CBI chargesheet had named 592 accused in connection with 2012 Pre-medical Test scam. The accused included officials of four private medical colleges involved in selling seats for profits and several government officials.



Ayodhya Dispute: Original Litigant Moves SC for Early Hearing, Says ‘Nothing Much Happening’(09.07.2019)

A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi was told by senior advocate PS Narsimha that the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute needed to be l.....

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Kerala HC Issues SOP for Real Time Scrutiny of E-Files(02.01.2023)

Kerala High Court has issued a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for real time scrutiny of e-files. The process involving scrutiny of files from 8 am.....

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SC Grants Relief to Yatin Narendra Oza in Contempt Case(01.09.2016)

SC has granted relief to Ahmedabad-based senior advocate and politician Yatin Narendra Oza from contempt charges after he tendered an unconditional ap.....

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SC Lifts Stay on Investigation in Bulandshahr Gangrape Case(09.09.2016)

SC has lifted the stay on its investigation in the sensational Bulandshahr gangrape case, thus modifying its earlier order.

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SC Extends Stay of Italian Marine, Accused of Killing 2 Fishermen off Kerala Coast in 2012(27.04.2016)

SC has extended stay of marine Massimiliano Latorre, who along with his colleague Salvatore Girone is accused of killing two fishermen off Kerala coas.....

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#Union Budget 2021-2022: Union Government Proposes Setting Up of Schools in Tribal Areas(01.02.2021)

Union Government has proposed setting up of 100 Sainik Schools and 750 Eklavya schools in tribal areas. A Central University will come up in Ladakh. F.....

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SC Seeks Status Report in Multi-Crore QNet Case(02.09.2016)

SC has directed Maharashtra Government to file latest status report regarding investigation on anticipatory bail plea filed by Michael Ferreira and fo.....

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SC: Govt. Should not be Funding Jammu and Kashmir Separatists(09.09.2016)

SC, while agreeing to take a plea sharing the concern of a Delhi-based lawyer protesting against government funds to Jammu and Kashmir-based separatis.....

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Under SC Scanner, UIDAI Says Ready to Address Concerns on Social Media Wing(11.09.2018)

The UIDAI, during the earlier hearing on a clutch of petitions challenging the validity of Aadhaar scheme, had told the court that it did not want to .....

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P&H HC Directs Centre to Resolve Anomalies in Defence Pay Scale with 6th Central Pay Commission(17.02.2022)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Central Government to resolve the anomalies that crept in the defence pay scale with the implementation.....

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SC Announces 25 Years of Jail to Convicts Vikas, Vishal Yadav in Nitish Katara Murder Case(03.10.2016)

SC has held that Vikas Yadav and his cousin Vishal, the convicts in 2002 Nitish Katara murder case, will be in jail for 25 years.

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SC Stays Patna HC Order Setting Aside Election of BJP MP Chhedi Paswan(30.08.2016)

SC has stayed a Patna HC order setting aside election of BJP MP Chhedi Paswan and said it would examine whether politicians need to mandatorily declar.....

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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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Shakespeare, Vikram Seth, Oscar Wilde… : Judgment Full of Prose as SC Sides With Pride, Not Prejudice(07.09.2018)

Emphasising on the uniqueness of the identity, the Supreme Court cited Shakespeare’s famous quote, “What’s in a name?” The court said that wha.....

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Mamata Banerjee Seeks Collegium Like SC to Appoint Election Commissioners(07.06.2019)

Hitting out at the Election Commission for what she alleged was its partisan approach during the Lok Sabha polls, she said three nominated members of .....

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Bombay HC: Physical Force Used Only to Correct School child is Not Offence(06.02.2023)

Bombay High Court while observing that teachers are backbone of education system, and it would be difficult to maintain discipline if they are constan.....

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SC Orders Appointment of Officer for Release of IS Hostages(15.02.2016)

SC has directed Centre to appoint a Nodal Officer to coordinate and oversee efforts for release of Indians who have been held hostage by the Islamic S.....

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News18 Festivals: Sivakasi Feels The Heat After SC Ban on Firecrackers(06.11.2018)

The future for the 4000 crore-rupee firework industry headquartered in the small taluk of Sivakasi in southern Tamil Nadu seems to be going up in smok.....

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'Not a Murder Case': SC Orders Release of Journalist Arrested for 'Defaming' Adityanath, But Case to Continue(11.06.2019)

Prashant Kanojia was arrested for sharing a video where a woman is seen claiming that she had sent a marriage proposal to the UP chief minister.

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SC Orders H.D. Kumaraswamy to Face Trial in Land Case(28.09.2016)

SC has sets aside 2011 ruling of Karnataka HC that quashed criminal proceedings against Ex-Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy in 2007 land allotment case.....

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Lok Sabha Passes Amendments to SC/ST Act(07.08.2018)

Lok Sabha has unanimously passed the SC/ST amendment Bill which nullifies requirements imposed by Supreme Court of undertaking preliminary inquiry and.....

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SC: Writ Of Habeas Corpus Can Be Issued When The Detention Of A Minor Is By An Unauthorised Person(08.05.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that "The detention of a minor by a person who is not entitled to his legal custody is treated as equivalent to illegal det.....

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Bombay High Court: State Government Ban on School Fee Hike Prospective(04.03.2021)

Bombay High Court has asked the State Government to deal with complaints regarding fee hike in schools on a case-to-case basis, while disposing off a .....

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MP High Court: Expression ‘Lower’ Encompasses Punishment to Minimum/Lowest Pay Scale to Employee(13.02.2024)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that the expression 'lower' grade/post given under Clause 39(1)(d) of LIC Staff Regulation, 1960 includes within it.....

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Madras HC Dismisses Plea Seeking Proportionate Quota to SC/ST Members in Local Bodies(05.01.2017)

Madras High Court has dismissed pleas seeking proportionate quota to members belonging to SC and ST community in local bodies in State saying that the.....

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Ori. HC: Evidence From 'Microscopic Hair Comparison' Can’t be the Sole Ground For Murder Conviction(06.02.2024)

Orissa High Court has held that the evidence adduced from the 'microscopic hair comparison' cannot be solely used to record a conviction for murder ag.....

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Supreme Court Raps Government for Not Complying With Its Orders(25.09.2015)

SC has rapped government while taking note of government’s delay in implementing its directions on providing promotional avenues and financial upgrada.....

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SC Grants Life to Death Row Convict, Acquits Him of Charges of Killing Wife & 5 Daughters(26.09.2016)

SC has saved a death row convict from gallows and acquitted him of charges of killing his wife and five daughters in Durg district of Chhattisgarh in .....

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News18 Daybreak | SC Asks Lawyer to Back Conspiracy Claims Against CJI in Second Affidavit and Other Stories You Need to Watch Out For(25.04.2019)

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SC to Centre: Do EIA on Flow of River in Himachal Pradesh, if Boulders Removed(11.02.2021)

Supreme Court has adopted a cautious approach after the Uttarakhand disaster and asked Union Environment Ministry to do an Environment Impact Assessme.....

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MP High Court Dismisses PIL Challenging Govt's Decision to Reopen Schools with Cost(22.12.2021)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Petition (PIL) plea with Rs. 5000 costs which had questioned the decision of the MP State Go.....

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Karnataka Man Faked Accident for Insurance Money. 25 Years On, SC Gives Nod for CBI Prosecution(28.10.2018)

The incident dates back to 1993 in Karnataka’s Shimoga when BS Shantakumar’s Ambassador car was wrecked due to bad parking.

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Madras HC Sets Aside Rejection Order Directing Processing of Application Under Pension Scheme(25.01.2022)

Madras High Court has set aside the rejection order by Freedom Figher Revenue Division (F.F.R) and directed the processing of Petitioner's application.....

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SC Questions Singur Land Allocation for Tata Motors(06.05.2016)

SC has questioned the manner in which over 400 acres of land was allotted to Tata Motors without adhering to section 4 and 5 of Land Acquisition Act w.....

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Skill Development Scam Case: Split Verdict by SC On Quashing FIR Against Chandrababu Naidu(16.01.2024)

Supreme Court has given split verdict on a plea by Chandrababu Naidu for quashing of first information report against him in skill development scam ca.....

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SC to Centre: Can Govt. Force to Retain Surname Before Permitting Individual to Start Business(28.09.2015)

SC has issued notice to Centre on plea of Nishant, alleging violation of his constitutional rights, as though he has a passport, a PAN card and even a.....

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SC Issues Notice to Centre, Others over Plea Seeking Guidelines on Raids(27.09.2016)

SC has sought responses from Centre and investigating agencies including CBI and ED on a PIL seeking framing of guidelines to safeguard rights of comm.....

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SC Allows Withdrawal of Plea Challenging Conditions in Government EPF Scheme(02.02.2021)

Supreme Court has granted liberty to withdraw the plea filed challenging conditions in the government EPF scheme introduced under the Pradhan Mantri G.....

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SC Notices Maharashtra Govt. over Beef Ban(02.09.2016)

SC has issued notice to Maharashtra Government on its complete ban on beef and its export in the State.

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SC Denies to Stay of Delhi HC Verdict Declaring Delhi a UT(09.09.2016)

SC has denied to stay a Delhi High Court judgment declaring Delhi a Union Territory (UT) and the Lieutenant Governor its administrative captain.

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Relief for Home Buyers as SC Orders Construction of 514 Unitech Flats from Auctioned Property Funds(12.09.2018)

The property was auctioned at Rs 116.95 crore and so far around Rs 28.89 crore has been received.

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Gujarat HC: To Prosecute Person Under SC/ST Act, Accused Should Have Knowledge of Caste(18.02.2022)

Gujarat High Court has held that to prosecute a person under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, it must b.....

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Delhi Government order towards 75% quota-free school admissions stayed(04.02.2016)

Delhi High Court restored the management quota in private, unaided schools, after the same had been done away with pursuant to a government order. The.....

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SC: Tainted' Officials Lose Anti-Prosecution Shield when Transferred(08.09.2016)

SC, while providing investigating agencies a significant handle to go after officials accused of corruption, has ruled that no sanction will be requir.....

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Union Minister Athawale to Move SC Over Usage of 'Dalit' to Refer to Scheduled Castes(07.09.2018)

RPI leader and Union Minister Ramdas Athawale said the word Dalit symbolises the struggle undertaken to give these communities their rights.

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SC Tells Centre to Consider Viability of Implemention of "One Nation One Ration Card Scheme"(29.04.2020)

Supreme Court has observed that the feasibility of a plea seeking implementation of the "One Nation One Ration Card" forthwith for benefitting the mig.....

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SC: Successive Bail Applications Should Be Placed Before The Same Judge Who Considered The First One(09.05.2019)

Supreme Court has reiterated that successive bail applications filed by an accused should be placed before the same Judge who had refused bail in the .....

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Gujarat HC: CGST Undervaluation Or Change Of Route Not A Ground To Detain The Goods(10.01.2022)

Gujarat High Court has held that mere undervaluation of the goods or change of route of the consignment cannot be considered to be sufficient grounds .....

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Tamil Nadu Govt Moves SC Over 2-Hour Duration for Burning of Firecrackers(29.10.2018)

Last week, the Supreme Court had refused to impose a blanket ban on firecrackers, allowing the use of "green crackers". The top court had sa.....

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'Don't Involve the Whole World': SC Junks Plea by Delhi Woman Over Offensive Videos Against Sikhism(09.08.2019)

The top court further said that there is no question of issuing any directive on a fair trial when the accused, Sakshi Bhardwaj, is still being invest.....

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Cal. HC Summarizes Law Related to Exercise of Discretion for Grant of Interlocutory Injunction(05.12.2022)

Calcutta High Court has summarized the tests and principles that govern the exercise of judicial discretion in respect of grant of interlocutory injun.....

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Protect identities of examiners to ensure fair play(04.02.2016)

The Supreme Court allowed in part appeals questioning the decision of the Kerala High Court that the Respondents were entitled not only to get informa.....

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Forensic Auditors Say Amrapali May Have Diverted Funds to 200-250 Firms; SC Seeks Details(01.11.2018)

The two forensic auditors, appointed by the court to look into the affairs of Amrapali Group said besides 47 sister companies, they stumbled upon 31 c.....

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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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Bihar Shelter Home Case: SC Expresses Concern Over Rape Incidents in Country(07.08.2018)

Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), which conducted an audit of shelter homes, told the court that out of 110 such institutions in Bihar, ".....

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Centre Returns to Collegium 2 Names Recommended for Elevation as SC Judges(08.05.2019)

On April 12, the Supreme Court collegium had recommended the names of Jharkhand High Court Chief Justice Aniruddha Bose and Gauhati HC Chief Justice A.....

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SC Dismisses UP Govt’s Plea Against HC Order Granting Protection from Arrest to Mukhtar Ansari's Sons(04.03.2021)

Supreme Court has dismissed a plea filed by the Uttar Pradesh Government against the Allahabad High Court's interim order granting protection from arr.....

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Rajasthan High Court Directs State to Properly Implement 'Jyoti Yojna' Scheme(15.02.2024)

Rajasthan HC through writ of Mandamus has directed State to provide the benefits of the Jyoti Yojna Scheme to every woman who has voluntarily undergon.....

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Notice inviting option need not be personally served to employees unless Regulation or any instruction so provides(03.01.2017)

Instant appeal has been filed by PEPSU Road Transport Corporation. Appellate Court took the view that, it was obligatory on part of Defendants to have.....

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Supreme Court to Centre: Maintain Status Quo on Hindustan Zinc Disinvestment(19.01.2016)

SC has directed Centre to maintain status quo on proposed disinvestment of Hindustan Zinc Limited.

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There's No Such Thing as ‘Green Firecrackers’, Say Manufacturers After SC Order, Cops Can't Count Decibels(24.10.2018)

The cracker industry in and around Sivakasi in Tamil Nadu has already completed production for this year.

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Rajasthan HC Disposes Plea for Waiver of School Fees Amid Lockdown Based on State Assurance(18.05.2020)

Rajasthan High Court has disposed of a Public Interest Litigation seeking waiver of school fees, after the Government apprised the Court that a policy.....

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SC Allows Nestle to Destroy 550 Tonnes of Expired Maggi Noodles(04.10.2016)

SC has given its nod to Nestle India and the FSSAI to destroy 550 tonnes of Maggi noodles well past their shelf life.

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CJI Case: SC Denies Justices Nariman, Chandrachud Met Panel to Raise Questions on In-House Hearings(05.05.2019)

The SC statement denied the meeting, but did not confirm or reject whether Justice Chandrachud had on May 2 written to the panel to suggest it should .....

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Andhra Pradesh High Court Scraps Government’s 59.85% Quota for SC/STs in Local Bodies(03.03.2020)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has scrapped the State Government order providing 59.85% reservations in seats in local bodies for Scheduled Castes. Schedul.....

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Bom. HC: Informant Is Entitled to Opportunity of Hearing in Discharge Application of Accused(08.12.2022)

Bombay High Court has held that first informant has a right to opportunity of hearing in the discharge application filed by the accused before the Cou.....

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SC Rejects Plea Challenging Maharashtra’s Entrance Test for Law Courses(22.09.2016)

SC has dismissed Special Leave Petition filed by a student against Bombay HC validating the State’s first Common Entrance Test for law courses.

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SC: Unregistered Family Settlement Will Operate As An Estoppel Against The Parties To It(08.05.2019)

Supreme Court has noted that even if the family settlement was not registered, it would operate as a complete estoppel against the original plaintiff .....

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Punjab and Haryana High Court: Taxpayers Eligible Even if Probe Begins After Amnesty Scheme(04.03.2021)

Punjab and Haryana High Court in a significant judgment on availing the benefits of the ‘amnesty scheme’ by the taxpayers, made it clear that inquiry,.....

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All. HC: Can’t Challenge Orders u/s 482 CrPC if Appeal Lies Under Section 14A of the SC/ST Act, 1989(14.02.2024)

Allahabad High Court has held that in cases where an appeal against an order would lie under Section 14A of SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989.....

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Supreme Court Dismisses Essar’s Plea Challenging Special Court's Jurisdiction(30.09.2015)

Supreme Court has dismissed pleas of Essar Teleholdings Ltd and its promoters questioning Special CBI court's jurisdiction to hold trial against them .....

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SC Pulls up Bihar in Shahabuddin’s Trial in Murder Case(27.09.2016)

SC, while pulling up Bihar Govt., has indirectly blamed it for delayed murder trial of Ex-RJD MP Mohammed Shahabuddin, a factor which might have helpe.....

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Former SC Judge AK Patnaik to Probe 'Conspiracy' Against CJI After Sexual Harassment Charges(26.04.2019)

The court said it would pass orders at 2pm Thursday on whether an investigating team would be set up to probe whether the sexual harassment allegation.....

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SC: De Novo Hearing at Decided Case would Amount to Intra-Court Appeal(31.08.2016)

SC has ruled that de novo (afresh) hearing of a case already decided by a larger bench of the SC would amount to an intra-court appeal which is not "p.....

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SC Raps AP, Telangana for Using Teachers as Lawmakers’ Pas(08.09.2016)

SC has passed an order instantly ending the tenures of teachers working as Personal Secretaries or Assistants (PSs/Pas) to lawmakers in Andhra Pradesh.....

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Lawyer at Forefront of Battle Against Section 377 Recalls Journey After SC Decriminalises Gay Sex(07.09.2018)

Even if the Supreme Court were to strike down Section 377, the fight would be far from over as the society will take its own time to come to terms wit.....

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Delhi High Court: No Fee Exemption if E-Classes on(29.04.2020)

Delhi High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation with regards to payment of school fees stating that so long as schools were providing educ.....

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SC: Consent of Community not Necessary Once Two Adult Individuals Agree to Enter Into Wedlock(12.02.2021)

Supreme Court has observed that consent of the family or the community or the clan is not necessary once two adult individuals agree to enter into a w.....

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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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Penalty can be imposed for use of false and incorrect material, Authorities have to prove that person concerned has deceived exchequer for his wrongful gain(04.12.2017)

The Appellant imported Speed Post Parcel at Foreign Post Office. Goods were containing declaration of "Artificial Gift Item". Customs Officers after .....

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SC Refuses to Stay Punjab & Haryana HC Judgment Quashing Parliamentary Secretaries Appointment(03.10.2016)

SC has declined to stay a judgment of Punjab and Haryana HC that had quashed appointments of 18 Chief Parliamentary Secretaries in Punjab.

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Feel Like 'Baby Again' at Age of 60: KM Joseph on Becoming Junior-most SC Judge(15.08.2018)

Recalling his short stint at apex court as a lawyer, Justice K M Joseph said that he has very thin memories and expressed gratitude to bar members.

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News18 Daybreak | SC to Look into Mediation Report on Ayodhya Dispute and Other Stories You Need to Watch Out For(10.05.2019)

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SC: Any Premises Belonging to Council of Scientific and Industrial Research is Public Premises(14.01.2022)

Supreme has Court has held any premises belonging to, or taken on lease by, or on behalf of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research is public pr.....

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SC Put Stay on Admission to Unclaimed Medical Seats in All-India Quota(21.09.2016)

SC, on a petition filed by students in Delhi who have sought a second chance at claiming 15% seats in government institutes for NRIs and students from.....

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Section 377: SC Says Won't Wait for Govt to Strike Down Law If It Violates Fundamental Right(17.07.2018)

The courts are not in obligation to wait and would act if any violation of fundamental right was brought before it, the bench, which also comprised Ju.....

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Supply of Ice-Cream Scoop Would Attract 18% GST: AAR(30.04.2019)

Authority for Advance Rulings (AAR), Maharashtra has held that supply of an ice-cream Scoop would attract 18 per cent Goods and Services Tax (GST).

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Muzaffarpur Shelter Home Case: SC Directs CBI to Complete Probe on Murders by June 3(06.05.2019)

A bench comprising Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justice Deepak Gupta said that since the matter was urgent, it would be heard by a vacation bench on.....

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SC: Relief Oriented Judicial Approaches Cannot be Grounds to Cast Aspersions on Judge’s Honesty(09.03.2020)

Supreme Court has observed while setting aside dismissal of a Judicial Officer that relief oriented judicial approaches cannot by themselves be ground.....

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Allahabad HC Orders Actions Against Cop for Absolving Accused of Charges During POCSO Probe(12.12.2022)

Allahabad High Court has directed State's Director General of Police (DGP) to initiate disciplinary proceedings against a police officer for deliberat.....

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SC Junks Reckitt Benckiser Ad Claims for “Moov”(11.02.2016)

SC has upheld Kolkata-based consumer goods firm Emami's allegations against Reckitt Benckiser 's ad for its pain balm Moov, which had disparaged Emami.....

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Bofors Pay off Case Remains Alive in SC Despite Dismissal of CBI Appeal(02.11.2018)

The apex court said all grounds mentioned in its appeal against the Delhi High Court's 2005 judgement, which discharged all accused in the case, can b.....

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Karnataka HC Green Signals 'Doorstep School' Project of BBMP for Destitute Children(12.04.2021)

Karnataka High Court has given a go ahead to the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to start Doorstep Schools (inside bus) in Bengaluru city, f.....

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Advocate shall not stipulate for a fee contingent on results of litigation or agree to share the proceeds thereof(05.12.2017)

Instant appeal has been preferred against order of High Court thereby, High Court declined to quash the proceedings initiated against the Appellant un.....

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Bombay High Court Grants Temporary Relief to 63 SC/ST Income Tax Officials(08.08.2019)

Bombay High Court has temporarily stayed the demotion of 63 income tax officials belonging to the scheduled caste and scheduled tribe communities whos.....

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SC: Schools Can't be Without Playgrounds(06.03.2023)

Supreme Court while disapproving an order passed by Punjab & Haryana High Court which permitted regularization of encroachments near school, observed .....

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RBI Eases MFI Norms to Provide Cheaper Loans to SCs Below Double Poverty Line(05.10.2015)

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has eased micro finance norm of maximum 4 % variance in interest rates for small loans offered to Scheduled Castes (SCs ).....

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SC Looks for Govt.’s Reply on Steps Taken to Curb Dengue, Chikungunya(27.09.2016)

SC has issued notice to Delhi Government, seeking to know steps being taken by it to check mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue and chikungunya in D.....

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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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SC Directs CBDT to Decide on Income Tax Exemption to NRIs Within Three Weeks(11.02.2021)

Supreme Court has directed the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) to decide on income tax exemption to non-resident Indians (NRIs) within 3 weeks fo.....

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Scheme for Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies(02.05.2019)

In pursuance of the decision of the Government of India to rebate all embedded State and Central Taxes and Levies on garments and made-ups, the Minist.....

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Madras HC: Benefit Under MEIS Can’t be Denied on Ground of Inadvertent Omission(04.03.2020)

Madras High Court has held that benefit under the Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS) notified under the Foreign Trade Policy cannot be denie.....

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Delhi HC: Disclosure by Arbitrator is Not a Discretionary But a Mandatory Requirement(09.12.2022)

Delhi High Court has held that disclosure by the arbitrator under Section 12 r/w 6th Schedule of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act is not a discretio.....

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SC: Examiners Identity Can't Be Revealed Under RTI(10.02.2016)

SC has held that revealing identity of examiners evaluating answer sheets in competitive exams under the RTI Act will lead to dire consequences and cr.....

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SC Gets Four New Judges Within 48 Hours of Collegium Recommendation; Working Strength Rises to 28(02.11.2018)

On Tuesday, the SC collegium, headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi, had recommended the names of Justices Hemant Gupta, Ajay Rastogi, MR Shah and R Su.....

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HP HC Denies Anticipatory Bail to Man Accused of Flesh Trade of Adolescent Girls(07.04.2021)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has denied anticipatory bail to a man apprehending arrest in a case for allegedly being a part of racket involved in fishi.....

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Madras HC: School Can’t Force Students to Have Food from Canteen(23.09.2016)

Madras HC has temporarily restrained a private school in the city from making it mandatory for students to have lunch and snacks provided by the insti.....

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Drug Dealer or Victim of Frame-Up: SC Accepts Punjab Mother's Appeal to Unravel Truth(09.11.2018)

While the woman has maintained that her son was killed in 2016 due to reckless driving by the policemen, the Punjab police has claimed he died after h.....

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SC: Different Pay for Similar Post Allowed if There is Reasonable Classification(23.02.2023)

Supreme Court has held that if classification of posts and determination of pay scale have reasonable nexus with the objective or purpose sought to be.....

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Delhi HC Put Stay on Govt Order on Pvt. Driving Schools(28.09.2015)

Delhi HC while staying Govt. order on Pvt. Driving Schools, has ruled that condition restraining relatives of Transport Department officials to operat.....

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SC Seeks Centre's Reply over Custodial Torture(27.09.2016)

SC has sought Central Government reply over a PIL by Ex-Law Minister Ashwani Kumar seeking a direction to Government to enact a stand-alone law to pun.....

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Justice Indu Malhotra Inducted into SC Panel Probing Sexual Harassment Charges Against CJI Gogoi(26.04.2019)

The move came after Justice NV Ramana recused himself from the panel after the complainant objected to his presence, claiming he was 'a close friend' .....

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SC Dismisses Plea Against AKTU’s Decision to Conduct Examinations via Offline Mode(11.02.2021)

Supreme Court refused to interfere in the petition filed against decision of the Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow (AKTU) to conduct semester .....

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Kerala High Court Allows Virtual Solemnisation of Marriage Amid Omicron Scare(23.12.2021)

Kerala High Court has allowed a couple to solemnise their marriage through online mode and directed the Marriage Officer to register the same, conside.....

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Bhima-Koregaon Case: SC Extends House Arrest of 5 Rights Activists Till September 17(12.09.2018)

The top court has adjourned hearing on a plea filed by historian Romila Thapar and four others to September 17.

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Allahabad HC Directs UP Bar Council to Take Disciplinary Action Against Striking Lawyers(17.02.2022)

Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh Bar Council to take disciplinary action against striking lawyers at Uttar who continuously abstain.....

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Bombay High Court: Gowari Community Falls Under ST Category(16.08.2018)

Bombay High Court has ruled that the Gowari community falls in the Scheduled Tribes category.

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In a First, Chief Justice Will Preside Over SC Vacation Bench to Hear Urgent Cases After Election Results(11.05.2019)

The top court has a vacation bench functioning every year during the summer holidays but the Chief Justice of India never presides over it.

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Delhi HC: Faceless Assessment Scheme Does Not Mean No Personal Hearing(17.01.2022)

Delhi High Court has made it clear that the Central government's recent faceless assessment scheme, launched with an aim to eliminate the human interf.....

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SC Issues Contempt Notice over Filing Plea Challenging SC Order in District Court(08.02.2016)

As the top most court of the country, the Supreme Court’s verdict is final but a resident of Jaunpur in Uttar Pradesh did the unthinkable and challeng.....

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Delhi High Court Asks State About Steps Taken to Implement its Circular on School Safety(31.10.2018)

Delhi High Court has asked Delhi Government about the steps taken by it to ensure implementation of its circular on ensuring safety of children in all.....

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SC Notice Delhi, Hearing on September 7 over Dengue in Delhi(31.08.2016)

SC has issued notices to Delhi Government and Municipal Corporations over the rising cases of Dengue in the city. The hearing on this case was set on .....

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SC Looks for Centre's Response on Applicability of RTE on Minority Institutions(08.09.2016)

SC has sought response from Centre on a plea seeking re-look by a larger constitution bench on whether minority institutions - aided and unaided - wer.....

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RIP, Section 377: As India Decriminalises Homosexuality, Celebs on Twitter Rejoice(07.09.2018)

In a landmark verdict on Thursday, the SC scrapped Section 377, making "India for all" again.

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SC Holds 3 Persons Guilty of Contempt of Court over 'Scurrilous & Scandalous' Allegations(28.04.2020)

Supreme Court has convicted three lawyers for contempt of court for making scurrilous allegations against two of its judges, observing that shutting i.....

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SC Warns BCCI over Improper Implementation of Lodha Panel Report(28.09.2016)

SC has warned Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for not complying with its directives on reforms in cricketing Body after Lodha Panel submi.....

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Bombay High Court Slams Govt for Letting Small Vehicles, Autos Ferry Schoolkids(09.08.2018)

Bombay High Court has pulled up State Transport Commissioner’s office over its directive to issue permits to vehicles with less than 12 seats and auto.....

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Indira Jaising, Anand Grover Allege 'Victimisation' After SC Notice to Their NGO(09.05.2019)

Indira Jaising and Anand Grover, founders of Lawyers Collective, have been asked by a bench headed by the CJI to respond to a plea by an NGO, Lawyers .....

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Review Litigation Policy, File Report: SC Directs Tamil Nadu Transport Corp Chief(09.09.2018)

Expressing "shock" at the casual attitude of the officials of the TNSTC, the top court directed that the Managing Director of the corporatio.....

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SC Asks Union Govt to Consider Suggestions on Using Rapid Anti-Body Test as Screening Tool(29.04.2020)

Supreme Court has directed the Central Government to take decision on the suggestions made by a Nagpur based Pulmonologist, Dr. Rajesh Swarnakar, in h.....

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SC Extends Sahara’s Chief Parole Till Oct. 24(29.09.2016)

SC has allowed Sahara Chief Subrata Roy and two other company directors to remain on interim bail till October 24 on payment of Rs 200 crore.

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Tamil Nadu moves SC Against NGT Order Allowing Vedanta to Access Tuticorin Plant Unit(14.08.2018)

On August 9, the NGT had allowed Vedanta to enter its administrative unit inside the plant, observing that no environmental damage would be caused by .....

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Irked Over Lack of Cooperation in Forensic Audit by Unitech, SC Withdraws Promoters' Prison Facilities(09.05.2019)

The top court said the Chandra brothers should be treated as ordinary prisoners as per the prison manual of Tihar jail here where they have been lodge.....

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Supreme Court Grants Bail to Former T.N. Minister Rajenthra Bhalaji in Job Scam Case(13.01.2022)

Supreme Court has granted former AIADMK Minister K.T. Rajenthra Bhalaji bail for four weeks in connection with a job scam case.

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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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Need to Transcend Personal Ambitions: CJI Dipak Misra Breaks Silence on Dissent by SC Judges(15.08.2018)

The CJI underlined the news to “transcend one’s personal ambitions” and suggest “constructive checks” in order to effect change.

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Ayodhya Case: Mediation Panel Gets More Time, SC Sets August 15 as Deadline for Amicable Solution(10.05.2019)

During the brief proceedings, the Muslim parties told the court that they are open to all possibilities of mediation, but the Nirmohi Akhara complaine.....

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Delhi HC Refuses to Stay CIC Order Requiring Hockey India to Disclose List of Salaries Under RTI(14.01.2022)

Delhi High Court has refused to stay the order passed by Central Information Commission (CIC) directing Hockey India to disclose certain information, .....

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SC: Prisoner is Entitled to be Treated With Dignity and Sympathy(08.02.2016)

SC has said that prisoner is entitled to be treated with dignity,sympathy and directed Undertrial Review Committee to see that undertrial prisoners ar.....

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Nobody Questions Judges, But I've to Answer People: Manoj Tiwari’s Defence in SC on Contempt Charges(31.10.2018)

Manoj Tiwari, a Member of Parliament from the north-east Delhi constituency, is facing contempt proceedings for allegedly breaking the civic agency se.....

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Patna HC Directs Government to Ensure Transgender Persons Benefit Under Social Security Schemes(26.05.2020)

Patna High Court has directed the Government to ensure that the persons belonging to the Transgender community are not deprived of food grains distrib.....

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Supreme Court Eases Directives on Diesel Taxis(11.05.2016)

SC has modified its earlier order, which will now benefit 64,000 taxis and employees of BPO firms, who are picked up from Delhi and dropped to their o.....

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Supreme Court Stays High Court's Order Recalling Non-Bailable Warrants Issued Against An Accused(14.01.2022)

Supreme Court has stayed the Gauhati High Court's order granting relief to an accused in the Assam Public Service Commission cash for jobs scam by rec.....

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SC to Delhi Govt.: Shift Millennium Bus Depot or Amend Master Plan(05.02.2016)

SC has asked Delhi Government and DTC to either shift out Millennium Bus Depot on banks of Yamuna within a year or get the master plan amended to lega.....

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CVC Begins Probe Into Charges Against CBI Director Alok Verma After SC Prod(31.10.2018)

Officials from the rank of inspector up to superintendent of police of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) were called and their versions were r.....

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Punjab and Haryana HC: Schools to Charge 70% School Fees; Pay 70% Salary to Teachers(26.05.2020)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has allowed private unaided schools in the State to collect 70% school fees from the students. The Court has also direct.....

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Centre Raises SSI Eligibility Limit for Manufacturers of Articles of Jewellery(14.07.2016)

Centre has decided to increase the Small Scale Industry (SSI) eligibility limit for manufacturers of articles of jewellery from Rs.12 crore to Rs.15 c.....

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SC: Need Minimum Qualification for Being a Judge(26.07.2016)

SC has said that for selecting a judge, there has to be a minimum qualification, while refusing to entertain a petition that sought a lower qualificat.....

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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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Justice NV Ramana Explains Why He Recused Himself From SC Panel Probing Charges Against CJI Gogoi(26.04.2019)

The complainant, who is supposed to appear before the panel on Friday, had objected to his presence on the ground that he is a close friend of CJI Ran.....

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SC: Homebuyers Cannot be Deprived of Interim Compensation Merely for Want of Execution of Sale Deed(11.02.2021)

Supreme Court has opined in connection with the Maradu flat demolition case that once it has been established that the home buyers have in fact made p.....

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Calcutta High Court Upholds Vires of State Government's Duare Ration Scheme(24.12.2021)

Calcutta High Court has upheld the vires of the ambitious meal scheme of the West Bengal Government, the Duare Ration Scheme which essentially seeks t.....

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Kerala HC Sets Aside Government’s Move Not to Permit New Colleges(04.01.2017)

Kerala High Court has struck down as unconstitutional and void a Government decision not to grant permission for starting new self-financing Arts and .....

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CBI Chief Alok Verma Reaches CVC for Examination by Full Panel as SC Deadline Nears(09.11.2018)

Alok Verma has denied corruption charges levelled against him by his deputy and CBI special director Rakesh Asthana.

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SC: Minority School Can’t Claim State Grant for Salary of Employee Retained Beyond Retirement Age(23.02.2023)

Supreme Court while observing that provisions for grant or non-grant in aid to educational institutions have to be uniformly applied has held that min.....

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SC Put Stay on P&H High Court Order for Electoral Roll Revision(18.05.2016)

SC has stayed an order of Punjab and Haryana High Court for revision of electoral rolls at the instance a person who wanted to contest the Kurukshetra.....

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Supreme Court Clarifies Stand in Favour of Screening Content on OTT Platforms(05.03.2021)

Supreme Court has clarified to OTT (over-the-top) platforms like Netflix and Amazon that it is in favour of “screening” content shown by them. It said.....

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Supreme Court Strikes Down Electoral Bond Scheme as Unconstitutional(15.02.2024)

Supreme Court has struck down the Electoral Bond Scheme stating it to be violative of Article 19(1)(a) of Constitution of India and the Right to Infor.....

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SC Allows Team Access to Sinha Visitors' Diary(01.10.2015)

SC while monitoring coal scam inquiry, has granted access to original visitors' diary at former CBI Director Ranjit Sinha's residence to ex-CBI Specia.....

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SC Put Stay on Trial of Dera Chief in Rape Case(27.09.2016)

SC has stayed trial of Dera Sacha Sauda Chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in a 1999 rape case pending in a Panchkula court till October 4.

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Former SC Employee Who Accused CJI of Sexual Harassment Appears Before In-House Inquiry Panel(26.04.2019)

This was the first in-chamber sitting of the three-member panel, headed by Justice SA Bobde and comprising Justices Indira Banerjee and Indu Malhotra.

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SC Rejects Bail Application of Akhil Gogoi in UAPA Case Relating to Anti-CAA Protests(11.02.2021)

Supreme Court has dismissed plea by peasants' rights activist Akhil Gogoi, challenging the Gauhati High Court order rejecting his bail plea. The Court.....

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Allahabad High Court Directs Disclosure of Criminal History of Citizens on Public Domain(27.12.2021)

Allahabad High Court has asked the Director-General of Police, Uttar Pradesh Police to disclose the details of the website/platform from where informa.....

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SC Orders Strict Implementation of Ban on Chewing Tobacco(26.09.2016)

SC has made it clear that it has banned sale of all forms of chewable tobacco or nicotine and has therefore directed authorities, including Food Safet.....

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News18 Daybreak | SC Judges' Set-up Panel on Sexual Harassment Allegations Against CJI Gogoi and Other Stories You Need to Watch out For(24.04.2019)

Get a fresh dose of the news that matters delivered directly to your inbox, every morning. The perfect way to get you started and informed for the day.....

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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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Supreme Court Issues Notice on Petition Alleging Discrepancies in NEET-PG 2021 Scores(20.12.2021)

Supreme Court has issued notice on a petition alleging serious instances of discrepancies in the scores for NEET-PG 2021 and to further bring to the n.....

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SC Directs Supertech to Deposit Rs 5 Crore(20.07.2016)

SC has directed Supertech to deposit Rs 5 crore in its Registry as a part of refund to homebuyers for project in which Allahabad High Court had ordere.....

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AP HC Stays investigation Against TDP Chief N Chandrababu Naidu in Amaravati Land Scam(22.03.2021)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has stayed the Crime Investigation Department investigation against Telugu Desam Party chief, N Chandrababu Naidu and forme.....

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Delhi HC Grants Bail to Rungta Brothers In Coal Scam(16.05.2016)

Delhi HC has granted interim bail till July 31 to two directors of Jharkhand Ispat Pvt Ltd (JIPL), RS Rungta and RC Rungta, who were convicted and sen.....

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SC: Governor Can't Summon Assembly Session on His Whims, Fancies(09.02.2016)

SC has said that Arunachal Pradesh Governor, Jyoti Prasad Rajkhowa, can't summon on his "whims and fancies" the assembly session to test majority of C.....

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'What About Diwali for 46,000 Homebuyers': SC Raps Amrapali Directors After Plea to Visit Home(01.11.2018)

What about Diwali for 46,000 homebuyers who gave you their life’s savings for getting a home but are suffering, Supreme Court asked Amrapali directo.....

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Road Ministry issues advisory for implementing Rent a Motor Cab/Cycle Schemes(01.06.2020)

1.The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued advisory based on the issues received from certain stakeholders in implementing "Rent a Motor.....

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Compulsory manual selection of cases for scrutiny during FY 2016-17(13.07.2016)

The Central Board of Direct Taxes laid down fresh criteria and procedure for manual selection of returns or cases for compulsory scrutiny during the 2.....

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'Learn to Trust Your Judges': SC Gives Harsh Mander A Dressing-Down, Dismisses Plea Seeking Recusal of CJI(03.05.2019)

The strategy by Mander to argue the matter himself by discharging his activist advocate Prashant Bhushan boomeranged as the apex court asked Bhushan t.....

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SC: Detenues Who Have Completed More Than Three Years in Assam Detention Centers Should Be Released(13.05.2019)

Supreme Court has come to rescue of those who have spent long period of detention in the Assam detention centers' and are awaiting their deportation a.....

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Delhi HC to BCI: Consider Having 'Pre-Set Schedule' for All India Bar Examination(06.12.2022)

Delhi High Court has directed the Bar Council of India (BCI) to inform it about the next scheduled date of All India Bar Examination (AIBE), so that t.....

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SC Asks Centre to Create a Disaster Mitigation Fund(11.05.2016)

SC has asked Centre to create a disaster mitigation fund to tackle drought-like situation and directed Agriculture Ministry to hold a meeting within a.....

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Allahabad HC Rules Playground on Campus Mandatory for School’s Affiliation(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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SC:State Cannot Alienate Water Bodies for Industrial Activities under Guise of Providing Alternatives(26.11.2019)

Supreme Court has ruled that it is not permissible for the State to alienate common water bodies for industrial activities under the guise of providin.....

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Bombay HC Issues Notice on PIL on Permanent Stipend Scheme for New and Junior Lawyers(28.02.2022)

Bombay High Court has issued notices on a Public Interest Litigation filed by twelve young lawyers from Maharashtra, seeking a permanent stipend schem.....

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Calcutta HC: 20% Reduction in Private School Fees to Continue Only Till March 15, 2022(20.12.2021)

Calcutta High Court has observed that the previously stipulated 20% reduction in fees charged by private schools would end on March 15, 2022, owing to.....

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SC Summons Centre over Turf War with Delhi Govt.(16.05.2016)

SC has taken cognizance of Delhi Government’s suit under Article 131 of the Constitution and issued summons to the Centre. Delhi Government had moved .....

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‘Returning Land to Ram Janmabhoomi Nyas Least Govt Can Do as SC Keeps Delaying Ayodhya Hearing’(30.01.2019)

Rejecting suggestions that the timing had something to do with the general elections, Madhav told News18 that the temple trust had been demanding the .....

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Lakshmi Vilas Bank Ltd branches to operate as DBS Bank India Ltd. branches from November 27, 2020(25.11.2020)

The Government of India has today sanctioned the Scheme for the amalgamation of the Lakshmi Vilas Bank Ltd. with DBS Bank India Ltd. The amalgamation .....

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What if UNESCO Withdraws Taj Mahal's World Heritage Tag, SC asks Govt(27.07.2018)

The apex court came down heavily on the Uttar Pradesh government for filing a draft report of the vision document on protection of the Taj Mahal and o.....

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SC: Children Born to Adoptee Before his Adoption Entitled to Inherit Property in Adoptive Family(10.02.2020)

Supreme Court has observed that children who were born to an adoptee before his adoption are entitled to inherit his property in the adoptive family. .....

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SC: Validity of E-Voting Process for Winding Up of Franklin Templeton's 6 Mutual Fund Schemes Upheld(12.02.2021)

Supreme Court has negated all objections and upheld the validity of e-voting process for winding up of six mutual fund schemes of Franklin Templeton. .....

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Bombay HC: Proceedings Related to SC/ST Act Must be Video Recorded Even if Held in Open Court(14.03.2024)

Bombay High Court has held that it would be necessary to video record any proceeding relating to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention.....

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RBI: Banks Cannot Refuse to Accept Scribbled, Coloured, Faded Bank Notes(01.05.2017)

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has clarified by its notification dated 25th April 2017 that bank branches cannot refuse to accept scribbled/coloured/fade.....

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Supreme Court: Strict Penalties Required for Official Misconduct During Elections(19.04.2024)

Supreme Court has observed that the issue of official misconduct during elections is very serious and there should be strict penalties regarding the s.....

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SC Says, Nothing Wrong in Blocking Internet Services to Maintain Law and Order(11.02.2016)

SC, while upholding Gujarat Government decision to block mobile internet services during Patel quota agitation violence in August last year, has said .....

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Bofors: SC Dismisses CBI's Appeal to Reopen Case, Grounds of Delay Not Justified(02.11.2018)

A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi rejected the CBI plea seeking condonation of the 13 year delay in filing the appeal against the May 31, 2.....

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SC: Escalation of Prices Cannot Be Sole Ground to Deny Specific Performance(12.04.2021)

Supreme Court has observed that escalation of prices cannot be the sole ground to deny specific performance. The Court has also observed that, once a .....

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SC Rejects Plea for Revocation of Sachin Tendulkar's Bharat Ratna Award(19.07.2016)

SC has rejected a plea seeking revocation of conferment of Bharat Ratna to Sachin Tendulkar on ground of alleged misuse of the highest civilian honour.....

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Madras HC: Corporations/Municipalities Personally Liable for Death in Manual Scavenging(18.03.2021)

Madras High Court has opined that it is high time that the heads of Corporations and Municipalities are held 'personally liable' for any death to anyo.....

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SC Issues Notice to Centre on PIL Seeking Stricter Penalty in Cases of Animal Cruelty(13.05.2016)

SC has sought response of Centre on a PIL seeking its intervention to address rising instances of barbaric cruelty to animals and inhuman exploitation.....

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Bhopal Gas Tragedy: SC to Hear Centre's Plea Seeking Additional Funds for Compensating Victims in April(29.01.2019)

The Centre is seeking a direction to Union Carbide and other firms for an additional amount of Rs 7,844 crore over and above the earlier settlement am.....

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SC Declines Urgent Hearings on Petitions Against Abrogation of Article 370 of Constitution of India(08.08.2019)

Supreme Court has said that there will be no urgent hearing on the two petitions by political analyst Tehseen Poonawalla and Advocate ML Sharma agains.....

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Discontinuation of Safeguard measures on import of Isopropyl alcohol (IPA), under Chapter 29 of ITC (HS) 2022, Schedule - I (Import Policy)(18.04.2024)

1. Reference is invited to DGFT Notification No. 64/2015-20 dated 31.03.2023 and Public Notice No. 04/2015-20 dated 11.04.2023 whereby country-wise Qu.....

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SC Questions Ban on Women Entry in Sabarimala Temple(12.01.2016)

SC has asked why women could not be allowed to enter Sabarimala temple. The court said women cannot be denied entry according to the Constitution of I.....

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SC Directs Navy to Grant Permanent Commission for Serving Women SSC Officers(17.03.2020)

Supreme Court has held that serving women, Short Service Commission (SSC) Officers in Indian Navy were entitled to permanent commission at par with th.....

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RSS Ideologue Moves SC for Live Streaming of Proceedings in Ayodhya Land Dispute Case(05.08.2019)

The RSS moved the Supreme Court on Monday seeking live streaming or recording of the day-to-day proceedings in the Ayodhya land dispute case.

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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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SC Dismisses Petition Seeking Fulfillment of Promises Made During Telangana 's Creation(30.09.2015)

SC has dismissed petition filed by S Venu Gopala Chary, seeking direction to Centre to make good financial and material assistance that was promised a.....

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SC Asks Expelled AIADMK MP to Join Probe in Criminal Cases against Her(27.09.2016)

SC has asked expelled AIADMK Rajya Sabha Member Sasikala Pushpa to join investigation into two criminal cases relating to alleged sexual harassment, i.....

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'Big Blow to Integrity of SC as Institution': Former Judge on Harassment Charges Against CJI Gogoi(26.04.2019)

N Santosh Hegde, who earlier served as a Lokayukta of Karnataka, said it would take a long time for the Supreme Court to come out of 'these problems'......

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SC Allows Application for Impleadment of Chhattisgarh Govt in Plea for Transfer of Trial(11.02.2021)

Supreme Court has allowed the impleadment of the State of Chhattisgarh as Respondent in the plea by the CBI for transfer of the trial in the 'fake obs.....

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Madras HC Directs to Extend Scope of Garima Greh Scheme to All LGBTQIA+ Community(28.12.2021)

Madras High Court has directed the Union Government to extend the scope of Garima Greh Scheme to all members of the LGBTQIA+ Community and not transge.....

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24,000 Teaching and Non-Teaching Jobs Invalidated by Calcutta High Court(23.04.2024)

Calcutta High Court has cancelled 24,000 teaching and non-teaching jobs for government and aided schools filled up in 2016 SSC Recruitment process on .....

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SC: Judgment Which Excluded Persons with Over 50% Impairment from Judicial Service No Longer Binding(12.02.2021)

Supreme Court has observed that its decision in V Surendra Mohan v. State of Tamil Nadu would not be a binding precedent, after the coming into force .....

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Kerala HC Directs CBI Investigation Into Scam Involving Misappropriation from Advocates Welfare Fund(29.12.2021)

Kerala High Court directed a CBI investigation into a scam involving misappropriation of over Rs. 7.5 crores from the Kerala Advocates Welfare Fund. T.....

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Court dismisses petition against Devendra Fadnavis for not disclosing imprisonable offences in nomination(19.08.2015)

Determining an application against a petition against Devendra Gangadhar Fadnavis, Chief Minister of Maharashtra, for not having disclosed pending cha.....

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Gauhati HC: Appoint 2 Women Social Workers in State Committee Under Anti-Manual Scavenging Law(03.02.2023)

Gauhati High Court has directed State to include 2 women social workers in State Monitoring Committee constituted under Section 26 of the Prohibition .....

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SC Upholds Ex-Haryana DGP’s Conviction in Molestation Case(23.09.2016)

SC has upheld conviction of Haryana’s Ex-Director General of Police SPS Rathore for molesting Ruchika Girhotra, a minor and budding tennis player.

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Procedural Impropriety Shown By CJI, Says SC Advocates On Record Association on Sexual Harassment Charges(22.04.2019)

The allegation of the ex-employee of the Supreme Court have to be dealt with as per the established procedure of law and law must be applied in each a.....

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Delhi High Court Orders Audit of Private School(17.02.2020)

Delhi High Court has ordered an audit and inspection of a school on Government land in Chanakyapuri, on the allegations that the private school was ig.....

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Allahabad HC Stays Arrest of 2 Journalists Who Posted About Cop's Misconduct on Social Media(23.12.2021)

Allahabad High Court has stayed the arrest of 2 Journalists booked under sections 411 and 413 of Indian Penal Code, 1860 by making a prima-facie obser.....

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SC Denies to Change Nirbhaya Amicus Curiae(19.07.2016)

SC has dismissed plea of convicts in Nirbhaya rape and murder case for changing two senior lawyers Raju Ramachandran and Sanjay Hedge, appointed as am.....

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Bombay HC Asks Mumbai Police If They Intend to Further Investigate Arnab Goswami(18.03.2021)

Bombay High Court has sought to know from the Mumbai Police if they intended to further investigate ARG Outlier Media Pvt Ltd and Arnab Goswami in the.....

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SC Refuses to Entertain PIL Seeking Directions to Stop Sale of Counterfeit COVID 19 Vaccine(11.02.2021)

Supreme Court has refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition filed seeking to direct the Central Government to issue under the D.....

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Delhi HC: Failure on Wife’s Part to Disclose Mental Disorder Before Marriage Constitutes Fraud(27.12.2021)

Delhi High Court has annulled marriage between a husband and wife after 16 years observing that the failure on wife's part to disclose her mental diso.....

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Government Makes 'Aadhaar' Mandatory for Members & Pensioners of EPS & MGNREGA(06.01.2017)

Ministry of Labour & Employment and Ministry of Rural Development have made ‘Aadhaar’ mandatory for members and pensioners of Employees’ Pension Schem.....

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‘Shocked’ SC Orders Delhi Govt to Overhaul Leprosy Home on War Footing, Makes Officers Personally Accountable(12.11.2018)

The bench has given one month to the Delhi government for appointing the sanctioned staff for the leprosy home, including doctors, medical officers, n.....

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Delhi HC Dismisses Various Petitions Challenging Agnipath Scheme(27.02.2023)

Delhi High Court while dismissing various petitions challenging Central Government’s Agnipath scheme, has observed that the Scheme was made in nationa.....

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Calcutta High Court: Magistrate Has to Record Reasons While Discharging Accused(04.02.2022)

Calcutta High Court has held that a Magistrate while discharging an accused under Section 245(2) of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 has to record rea.....

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Employer has a right to withhold the gratuity during the pendency of the disciplinary proceedings(27.05.2020)

In the facts of present case, Respondent ¬employee was in service and posted as Chief General Manager. He was served with the charge-sheet. There was .....

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Advance Discharge Voucher(12.07.2016)

The Insurance Regulatory Authority of India tightened instructions for life insurers that issue advance discharge vouchers.

It now require.....

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SC to Employers: Forgive Past Errors of Youth(26.07.2016)

SC has held that employers may forgive youngsters who suppress or submit false information in their job verification forms if their criminal past invo.....

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Ori. HC: Proper Infrastructure and Manpower Must be Provided by State to Forensic Labs(18.04.2024)

Orissa High Court while explaining the importance of receiving chemical examination reports on time in criminal cases has observed that the State shou.....

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‘Fantastic! Ex-minister on Run and Nobody Knows’: SC Raps Bihar Govt Over Shelter Home Case(12.11.2018)

Eatrlier, during a hearing on October 31, the Bihar government told the SC that former social welfare minister Manju Verma has gone into hiding and co.....

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Delhi HC to YRF: Prepare Audio Description & Subtitles for Hearing & Visually Impaired People(17.01.2023)

Delhi High Court has directed Yash Raj Films (YRF) to prepare audio description, close captioning and subtitles in Hindi language for the OTT release .....

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SC Denies to Interfere in Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar Metro Fares Issue(28.01.2016)

Supreme Court has denied to interfere in ongoing petition in Bombay High Court over Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar Metro fares.

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Is Jallikattu a Cultural Right? SC Refers Matter to Constitution Bench(12.12.2017)

Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra have amended the central law, the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 and allowed Jallikattu and bullock cart racing.....

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Govt Ready With Ram Mandir Law, '2-3' SC Judges Should Quit if They Can’t Give Justice: RSS Leader(28.11.2018)

The RSS national executive member warned that the country is not so handicapped that it would let “two-three” judges “throttle its beliefs” by.....

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All HC: S. 33-G UP Sec. Education Act a Benefi. Prov. for Teachers Serving for More Than 2 Decades(20.05.2024)

All. HC observed that provisions contained under Section 33-G of Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education (Service Selection Boards) Act, 1982 is a beneficia.....

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Judge must discharge Accused, if on examination of record, there is no sufficient ground for proceeding against him(04.10.2017)

Present petition challenges impugned judgment passed by Additional Sessions Judge, thereby dismissing the same filed by the Petitioner against the ord.....

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After SC Verdict, Sabarimala Temple’s First Job — Build More Toilets for Women(30.09.2018)

Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) president A. Padmakumar said he discussed the matter with Kerala CM after which the board decided to arrange for toile.....

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SC: Bail Application Filed Through Advocate Not to be Considered Appearance of Absconding Accused(18.03.2024)

Supreme Court has held that filing of an anticipatory bail through an advocate would not and could not be treated as an appearance before a court by a.....

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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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CJI Ranjan Gogoi Administers Oath of Office to Four New SC Judges, Takes Strength to 28(02.11.2018)

The swearing-in ceremony started at 10:30 am in court number 1 of the apex court and Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi administered oath of office to the fou.....

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CBDT Issues Approval for Notifying CIT(A) to Exercise Jurisdiction Post Faceless Appeal Scheme(09.04.2021)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued the approval for notifying Commissioners of Income-tax (Appeals) to exercise jurisdiction over appeals.....

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Ahead of Sabarimala Temple Opening, Devaswom Board May Seek More Time From SC to Implement Order(15.10.2018)

The shrine will reopen on Wednesday for monthly rituals. It would be closed on October 22 after the five-day monthly pooja of Malayalam month of 'Thul.....

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Bombay High Court Grants Bail to Deepak Kochhar in ICICI-Videocon Scam Case(25.03.2021)

Bombay High Court has granted bail to Deepak Kochhar, husband of ex-ICICI Bank CEO Chanda Kochhar, an accused in the multi-crore ICICI Bank-Videocon m.....

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Bombay High Court: High Fees Do Not Make a School a Good One(18.04.2018)

Bombay High Court has held that a school does not become a ‘good’ school only because of its ‘high’ fees or expenses.

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SC: Husband who got Acquitted after Trial in Sec 498A IPC Case can Seek Divorce on Ground of Cruelty(25.11.2019)

Supreme Court has noted that when a husband undergoes a trial in which he is acquitted of the allegation of offence leveled by his wife under Section .....

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Cal. HC: Quashing Regular Case of Scheduled Offence Will Quash Subsequent Case Under PMLA(01.12.2022)

Calcutta High Court has held that once a regular case of scheduled offence is quashed, any subsequent case registered under Prevention of Money Launde.....

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SC Denies to Stay NEET Ordinance(15.07.2016)

SC has denied to stay ordinance on National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET), a single national entrance test for admission to medical colleges across.....

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SC to Centre, RBI: File Response to Plea on Panama Papers(26.07.2016)

SC has asked Centre and RBI to file their response in four weeks to a plea seeking CBI probe against Indian offshore bank account holders named in the.....

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SC: To Use Accused’s State. on Fact Discovery, Prose. Needs to Establish That No One Knew About it(12.04.2024)

Supreme Court has held that if the statement of the accused is to be used on discovery of a fact the prosecution will have to establish that, nobody h.....

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After Setting Deadline, SC Designates Delhi District Judge to Hold Trial in Cases Related to Unnao Rape(02.08.2019)

A bench of Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justices Deepak Gupta and Aniruddha Bose, which transferred the five cases from a CBI court in Lucknow to De.....

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SC Seeks Centre's Response on PIL for Doubling Number of Judges(12.05.2016)

SC has sought response from Centre on a PIL seeking a direction for doubling the number of judges as recommended by the Law Commission.

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SC Refuses to Stay Amendments Made to SC/ST Act(25.01.2019)

Supreme Court has refused to stay the amendments made to SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act which restored the no anticipatory bail provision for th.....

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SC Directs Status Quo on HC Direction to Evict 28 Anglo Indian Families from Lease Land in Prayagraj(27.11.2019)

Supreme Court has in a temporary relief to 28 Anglo Indian families who were facing the threat of eviction following an order of the Allahabad High Co.....

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Kar. HC Quashes Govt. Order Appointing KSEAB as Authority to Hold Annual School Exams(07.03.2024)

Karnataka HC has quashed the notifications issued by the State Government appointing Karnataka School Examination & Assessment Board (KSEAB) as the co.....

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Sabarimala Row: Supreme Court to Hear Petitions Seeking Review of Verdict Today(13.11.2018)

The SC verdict had led to violent protests at the base camps outside the hill shrine as devotees and several Hindu outfits blocked women from entering.....

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News18 Wrap: Terror Alert Halts Amarnath Yatra, SC Orders Hearing in Ayodhya Dispute & Other Stories You Missed(03.08.2019)

News18 Wrap brings you some of the biggest stories on News18.com today to help you stay updated at all times.

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SC: Minimum 1/3rd Women's Reservation in SCBA Posts is on Experimental Basis(07.05.2024)

Supreme Court has clarified that its previous order directing reservation of a minimum 1/3rd seats for women in the Supreme Court Bar Association's ex.....

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SC Rejects Plea Challenging Post-Poll Alliance of Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress in Maharashtra(02.12.2019)

Supreme Court has rejected a plea by a ‘Shiv Sena voter’ to stop the Sena, Nationalist Congress Party and Congress to form a Government saying constit.....

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Act Maturely, Don’t Implement Order: Congress to Kerala Govt as SC Refuses to Stay Women Entry(14.11.2018)

Speaking to reporters here, Vijayan said the state government would take legal advice on the matter.

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SC Explains Acquittal Does not Ipso Facto Exonerate Delinquent from Disciplinary Action(05.08.2019)

Supreme Court has ruled that acquittal by the Court of competent jurisdiction in a judicial proceeding does not ipso facto absolve the delinquent from.....

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SC Vacates Madras HC's Order Staying Patta under FRA(03.02.2016)

SC has vacated an interim order of Madras High Court staying issue of patta under Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition .....

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'Nothing Shocks Us': SC Declines Urgent Hearing for CBI Officer's Plea Against Nagpur Transfer(19.11.2018)

DIG Manish Kumar Sinha, one of the officers investigating the Nirav Modi case, was transferred to Nagpur during the ongoing turmoil in the agency.

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Delhi HC Issues Notice to Directorate of Education Over Inoperational School Building Since 2014(17.03.2022)

Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Directorate of Education, Delhi government, over non-utilization of a full-fledged school building, purporte.....

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Supreme Court Denies to Pass Order on Sanskriti School's Quota Abolition(17.12.2015)

Supreme Court has denied to pass any order on plea of Centre challenging Delhi High Court decision quashing 60 per cent quota in Sanskriti School here.....

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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 Quashed Complaint Alleging Offence Under SC/ST Act(09.01.2023)

Supreme Court while quashing a complaint alleging complaint under Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, has observ.....

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SC to PSCs: Reveal Answer Books, Interview Marks, If Asked To(05.02.2016)

Supreme Court, while backing demands for transparency and accountability in selection of bureaucrats, has ordered two public service commissions—in Ke.....

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CBI Officer Who Was Investigating Rakesh Asthana Moves SC Against Transfer, Claims Bribery Proof(30.10.2018)

AK Bassi was transferred to Port Blair following the upheaval in the CBI last week when special director Rakesh Asthana and agency director Alok Verma.....

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SC: Patient with 92 Percent Burn Injuries Can be in Healthy State of Mind to Give Dying Declaration(12.08.2019)

Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by a murder convict by upholding the dying declaration given by his deceased wife. The Court ruled that mere fact.....

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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.....

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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 Put Stay on Warrant Against CPCB Chief(31.05.2016)

SC has stayed bailable warrant issued against Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) Chairman but directed him to appear before it on June 30 to give .....

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Delhi HC: Complaint Against Chartered Accountant After 7 Years of Misconduct is Time-Barred(08.09.2022)

Delhi High Court has held that a complaint against Chartered Accountant after seven years of alleged misconduct is liable to be quashed as time-barred.....

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SC Irks over Unaffiliated Colleges and Other Educational Institutions(30.06.2016)

SC has irked over unaffiliated colleges and other educational institutions admitting students, saying such conduct has become a "disease" which is a ".....

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SC Issues Notice on SLP Pertaining to Deadline to Upload EWS Certificate for UPSC Exam(19.02.2021)

Supreme Court has issued notice on the Special Leave Petitions pertaining to whether the deadline to upload the certificates to avail reservation unde.....

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Madras HC: Housing Scheme for Government Officials Not Largesse(14.12.2016)

Madras High Court while disposing a PIL challenging a housing scheme for government officials, has said that it was neither a largesse to them nor bad.....

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Gauhati High Court Frames Policy For Persons With Disabilities(04.03.2024)

Gauhati High Court has framed the 'Equal Opportunity Policy for Persons with Disabilities' in order to avoid discrimination and harassment taking plac.....

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Clarifications on the Income Declaration Scheme, 2016(14.07.2016)

The Central Board of Direct Taxes released additional clarifications on the Income Declaration Scheme 2016.

In answers to ten additional qu.....

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SC Issues Guidelines for Selection Process of Judicial Officers(27.07.2016)

SC has issued guidelines to make selection process more transparent for appointment of Judicial Officers for trial courts in the national capital.

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Madras High Court Refuses to Entertain Plea Challenging Handing Over of Sceptre to Widow(18.04.2024)

Mad HC has observed that the objection to handing over Sceptre to a woman/widowed woman prima facie is an affront to equality guaranteed under the Con.....

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CVC Submits Probe Report on Charges Against Alok Verma in Sealed Cover, Next SC Hearing on Friday(12.11.2018)

During the hearing, interim CBI Director M Nageswar Rao also filed his report on decisions taken by him from October 23 till date as head of the agenc.....

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Bhima-Koregaon Case: SC May Deliver Verdict on Arrest of Five Activists Tomorrow(27.09.2018)

The Maharashtra police had arrested the activists on August 28 in connection with an FIR lodged following a conclave on December 31 last year that had.....

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Allahabad HC Seeks Report on Scheme Prepared to Provide Financial Assistance to Advocates(16.04.2020)

Allahabad High Court has sought a detailed report from both the Bar Council of India as well as the Uttar Pradesh State Bar Council regarding the moda.....

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Karnataka High Court: Provisions of RTE Act Apply to Residential Schools(31.05.2024)

Kar. HC has held that under Section 18 of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 read with Karnataka RTE Rules, it is mandat.....

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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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'No Safer Place Than Jail': SC Denies Bail to Journalist Arrested for Remarks on Konark Temple(05.10.2018)

Odisha police had told the court that Abhijit Iyer-Mitra 'gave unpalatable and irresponsible remarks on Konark Sun Temple by uploading view on social .....

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Delhi High Court Dismisses Plea Assailing CBSE Scheme for Re-Evaluation(01.06.2021)

Delhi High Court has dismissed a petition seeking general directions regarding CBSE scheme for re-evaluation of papers, observing that it is unjustifi.....

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Madras HC Dismisses Plea of Woman Claiming Mistake on School Records(05.03.2021)

Madras High Court has dismissed the plea of a woman, claiming that she is a Hindu and that she was mistakenly shown as a Christian in her school certi.....

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Supreme Court: No Benefit of Deduction to an Industry If It Ceases to be a Small Scale Industry(07.12.2017)

Supreme Court has held that an assessee is not entitled to benefit of exemption if it loses its eligibility as a small scale industrial undertaking in.....

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SC to Tarun Tejpal: Why Did You Apologise to Your Colleague if Sexual Assault Charges are False(06.08.2019)

Supreme Court has asked founder-editor of Tehelka magazine Tarun Tejpal that why did he apologise to his former colleague if he claims the sexual ass.....

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Chhattisgarh HC: Can’t Assume Accused Sexually Exploited Victim Because She Belongs to ST Community(02.03.2023)

Chhattisgarh High Court has held that merely because victim belongs to Scheduled Tribe (ST) community, it cannot be assumed that accused was able to d.....

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Essar’s petition for trial with other 2G scam accused dismissed(29.09.2015)

The Supreme Court, dismissing Essar’s plea to be tried with other accused in the 2G scam, held that a Penal code offence could not be tried with a Pre.....

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ITAT, Delhi: Subscriber Fee Not Taxable as Royalty as Per India-Singapore DTAA(28.03.2022)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has held that the subscriber fee would not be taxable as royalty as per the India-Singapore Double Taxation Avoid.....

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SC to Banks: File Reply to Mallya’s Plea(29.08.2016)

SC asks a consortium of banks, led by SBI, to reply to Vijay Mallya’s plea seeking recall of an order about disclosure of his assets within 10 days.

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Schemes for Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) and Additional Ad-hoc Incentive for export of garments and made-ups(19.02.2020)

1. Government had notified the scheme for Rebate of State Levies (RoSL) to mitigate the incidence of State VAT and other State taxes on export of garm.....

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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.....

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Bombay HC Dismisses Petition of Four Students Admitted Under RTE Act, 2009(30.11.2016)

Bombay High Court has rejected petition by four students, admitted in a Malad school under Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Ac.....

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Is Kerala Above Rule of Law, Asks SC While Hearing Matter Related to Jacobite-Orthodox Church Feud(02.07.2019)

The bench also warned that it may put the chief secretary of Kerala behind bars if the orders passed by the apex court are not implemented by the stat.....

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CESTAT, Ahmedabad: Service Tax Cannot be Levied Based on Income Declared Under IDS(13.04.2022)

Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Ahmedabad has observed that service tax cannot be levied merely because the income declared under.....

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SC Denies To Stay Non-Bailable Warrant against Pankaj Bhujbal(19.05.2016)

SC has denied to stay a Non-Bailable Warrant against Pankaj Bhujbal, son of senior NCP leader Chaggan Bhujbal, in a money laundering case in connectio.....

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'Attended His Daughter's Wedding': Third SC Judge Recuses from Hearing Plea Against Interim CBI Chief(31.01.2019)

Justice NV Ramana has joined CJI Ranjan Gogoi and Justice AK Sikri in withdrawing from the case.

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AP HC Directs Government Not to Coerce Unwilling Aided Schools to Accept Merger Offer(05.10.2021)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has directed the government not to coerce unwilling aided schools to accept its merger offer and that necessary instructions.....

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SC: Discrepancies Between FIR and Subsequent Statement Not Grounds for Discharge(07.02.2022)

Supreme Court observed that discrepancies between the FIR and any subsequent statement under Section 164 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 canno.....

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Delhi HC Directs Private Unaided Schools to Start Nursery Admission(16.01.2017)

Delhi High Court has stepped in to "avoid ambiguity" in nursery admissions and allowed private unaided schools to invite applications on basis of thei.....

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Only Kingfisher Assets Must be Attached, Mallya Tells SC as He Seeks Stay on Confiscation of Properties(28.07.2019)

In the petition, Mallya has said that no other properties other than that of Kingfisher Airlines facing cases of alleged irregularities should be atta.....

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Delhi High Court Refuses to Stay Govt Order Prohibiting Discounts on Liquor MRP(09.03.2022)

Delhi High Court has refused to stay the order passed by Excise Department of the Delhi Government, prohibiting discounts on MRP of liquor by retail l.....

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Punjab and Haryana High Court Grants Bail to Rapists for Girl's 'promiscuous attitude'(25.09.2017)

Punjab and Haryana high court has granted bail to three convicts in the infamous blackmailing and gang rape case of a student of OP Jindal Global Univ.....

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Supreme Court Upholds Constitutional Validity of SC/ST Amendment Act, 2018(10.02.2020)

Supreme Court has upheld the constitutional validity of Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Act, 2018 that ruled ou.....

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P&H HC: Mechanical Grant of Bail is a Disturbing Trend emerging in the Trial Courts(15.12.2023)

Punjab and Haryana High Court while observing that a very disturbing trend of granting bail mechanically is emerging with the trial Courts, has stated.....

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SC: Agricultural Societies Entitled to Deduction Even if They Give Loans for Non-Agricultural Purpose(13.01.2021)

Supreme Court has ruled that Cooperative Societies registered as primary agricultural credit societies are entitled to deductions under Section 80P (2.....

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Inconsistent witness testimony fails to deter SC from relying on it(16.06.2016)

The Supreme Court overlooked discrepancies in the testimony of a prosecution witness, and upheld the conviction on its basis, determining the inconsis.....

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Supreme Court Favours Scrapping of 2017 SSC Exam(30.10.2018)

Supreme Court has favoured scrapping of the exam which was marred by leaking of question paper and said that fresh exam should be conducted either by .....

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Ayodhya Case : 'Ram Lalla's' Counsel to Continue Arguments on Day 3 of SC Hearing,(09.08.2019)

The bench had last Friday taken note of the report of the three-member mediation panel, headed by former apex court judge FMI Kalifulla, which said th.....

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24,000 Teaching and Non-Teaching Jobs Invalidated by Calcutta High Court(23.04.2024)

Calcutta High Court has cancelled 24,000 teaching and non-teaching jobs for government and aided schools filled up in 2016 SSC Recruitment process on .....

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Supreme Court Directs CBI to Take Over All 212 Cases in Vyapam Scam(24.08.2015)

Supreme Court has asked Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to takeover all investigations related to the controversial Vyapam scam.

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SC Directs Cipla to Deposit Rs 175.07 Crore(25.07.2016)

SC has asked drug maker, Cipla Ltd. to deposit Rs 175.07 crore with regard to cases pertaining to overcharging of certain drugs.

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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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SC Directs Principal Secretary to Act as Observer of Floor Test(09.05.2016)

SC has made appointment of a neutral observer necessary for floor test of Uttarakhand Assembly on May 10 and ordered Principal Secretary, Legal and Pa.....

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Mayurbhanj District Odisha Recruitment 2018: 111 Teachers Posts, Apply Before 14th August 2018(27.07.2018)

The Mayurbhanj District aims to engage selected candidates in various category-wise posts on contractual basis in different Schools under ST & SC .....

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Bombay High Court Grants Interim Protection from Arrest to TISS Student Booked For Slogans(12.02.2020)

Bombay High Court has granted interim protection from arrest to Urvashi Chudawala, a 22-year-old Masters student of the Tata Institute of Social Scien.....

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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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Madras High Court Dismisses Plea Seeking Inclusion of Gudugudupukarar Caste in ST List(15.03.2024)

Madras High Court has held that the Presidential order of Scheduled Tribes (ST) list cannot be tinkered with by the Court. The National Commission for.....

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SC: Investigating Officer Must Narrate Statement of Accused to Prove Disclosure Statement(22.04.2024)

SC has held that for proving disclosure statement the Investigating Officer would be required to narrate what accused stated to him. He essentially te.....

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SC Backs Delhi Govt.'s Odd-Even Car Formula, Mulls Banning Entry of Trucks Registered Before 2005(16.12.2015)

SC has backed Delhi Government's odd-even car policy but refused to stamp it. The court also hinted at increasing Environment Compensation Charge and .....

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Gujarat HC Upholds State’s Power To Check Excessive School Fee(08.01.2018)

Gujarat HC has upheld Gujarat Self-Financed Schools Act, 2017, to check excessive fee & profiteering by schools by fixing the maximum limit for pre­-.....

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Acting on SC Order, UP Govt Delivers Rs 25 Lakh Cheque to Unnao Rape Survivor's Family(02.08.2019)

The rape survivor is currently battling for life at King Georges Medical University's Trauma Centre in the state capital.

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SC: Order of Compulsory Retirement Can be Set Aside if Found to be Punitive(07.03.2023)

Supreme Court has observed that order of compulsory retirement can be set aside if it is punitive in nature and was passed to circumvent the pending d.....

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High Court Not a Disciplinary Authority, Says SC(12.12.2016)

Supreme Court has said that a High Court is not a disciplinary authority and it is not its job to impose a punishment even if an employer hands down a.....

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Centre Notifies EPF Scheme Amendment Permitting Non-Refundable Advance to Members(30.03.2020)

Union Ministry of Labour and Employment has notified an amendment to the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) Scheme, 1952 to allow withdrawal of up to the.....

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Kerala Govt. Introduces Legal Internship Programme For ST Community Law Graduates(23.01.2023)

Kerala Government has introduced 'Unnathi', a Legal Internship Programme for 25 LLB graduates from the Scheduled Tribe community at an estimated cost .....

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Pat. HC: Can’t Treat Report of Inquiry Officer as Evidence When Improper Examination of Evidence Done(04.07.2024)

Patna High Court has held that in a disciplinary proceeding, the report of Inquiry Officer cannot be treated as evidence by disciplinary authority whe.....

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Govt. Slashes Interest Rate on Small Savings Schemes(21.03.2016)

Government has slashed interest rates on all small savings schemes, including Public Provident Fund, by 60 basis points, and Kisan Vikas Patra, by 90 .....

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SC Upholds Peepli Live Co-director Mahmood Farooqui's Acquittal in Rape Case(19.01.2018)

The SC dismissed the plea of the woman, a US citizen, against Farooqui’s acquittal by the Delhi High Court in September 2017.

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Delhi HC Grants Interim Protection to NewsClick Editor-In-Chief in Money Laundering Case(23.06.2021)

Delhi High Court has granted interim protection to NewsClick Editor in Chief Prabir Purkayastha and PPK Newsclick Studio Private Limited, which owns t.....

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Delhi High Court: Educational Institutions Strong Pillar of Democracy(24.07.2024)

Del. HC has observed that educational institutions are a strong pillar of democracy and the entire country as the country's future depends on students.....

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SC Put Stay on Warrants against DMDK Leader Vijaykant and His Wife Premalatha(28.07.2016)

SC has stayed Non-Bailable Warrants against DMDK leader Vijaykant and his wife Premalatha issued by a trial court in Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu. The apex co.....

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News18 Daybreak | SC Likely to Hear Ayodhya Land Dispute Case Today and Other Stories You Need to Watch Out For(02.08.2019)

Get a fresh dose of the news that matters delivered directly to your inbox, every morning. The perfect way to get you started and informed for the day.....

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Del HC: Stay on Delhi Govt’s Circular Asking Private Unaided Schools to Get Sanction Before Fee Hike(02.05.2024)

Delhi High Court has stayed the circular issued by the Delhi Government making it mandatory for private unaided schools to get prior sanction from the.....

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Supreme Court: Why Can't Children With Special Needs Have Separate Schools(24.10.2017)

Supreme Court has asked Uttar Pradesh government why separate schools cannot be set up to impart education to children with special needs, instead of .....

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SC Grants Bail to Murder Convict Suffering from Pancreatic Cancer for Medical Treatment(30.03.2020)

Supreme Court has released a murder convict on interim bail to a murder convict from pancreatic cancer to allow him to undergo requisite medical treat.....

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Bom. HC: Failure To Adjust Interest Paid Is Hyper-Technical, Should Not Affect Sabka Vishwas Scheme(25.01.2023)

Bombay High Court has ruled that failure to adjust interest paid by the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) was hyper- technical and should.....

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Supreme Court Junks Plea Based on Justice Katju's Blog(24.11.2015)

SC has junked plea challenging a Delhi HC order rejecting a PIL seeking CBI inquiry into allegation of former apex court judge Justice Markandey Katju.....

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SC: Senior Designation to Lawyers Can't be Subjected to Judicial Scrutiny(27.07.2016)

SC has said that conferring designation of senior advocate on a practising lawyer is a decision taken by administrative side of the court and cannot b.....

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SC: Employee Getting Terminated Without Disciplinary Enquiry Violates Principles of Natural Justice(19.04.2024)

Supreme Court while reinstating the Registrar at GB Pant Institute of Engineering and Technology, has held that termination of services of an employee.....

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SC: Palmolein Case Trial can Continue(12.05.2016)

SC has dismissed a petition filed by Ex-Chief Vigilance Commissioner P J Thomas to quash the 1992 palmolein import corruption case. It observed that t.....

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Plea in SC Challenging Centre's Power to Notify a Community as Minority(24.01.2019)

The petition said the benefits given to minorities in the name of Articles 29, 30, are similar to the benefits given to SC/STs under Articles 15, 16, .....

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SC: No Automatic Conviction under Section 306 IPC because Accused was Found Guilty under Section 498A(27.11.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that merely because an Accused is found guilty of an offence punishable under Section 498A of Indian Penal Code, 1860 and t.....

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SC: Open Schools Recognized by CBSE Shall be Recognized by National Medical Council For NEET(05.03.2024)

Supreme Court has held that open schools recognized by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and State Education Boards shall be recognized by t.....

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SC Issues Notice to 6 States on Cured Mental Patients(19.07.2016)

SC has issued notice to six state governments - of UP, Kerala, Rajasthan, West Bengal, Meghalaya and Jammu & Kashmir on the issue of release of over 3.....

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Karnataka HC Directs State to File Status Report for Steps Taken for Admission of Children(17.03.2021)

Karnataka High Court has directed the state government to file a status report enumerating the concrete steps taken either through Block Education Off.....

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SC Imposes Fine of Rs 10 Lakh on SpiceJet for Offloading Disabled Flyer(13.05.2016)

SC has directed SpiceJet to pay Rs 10 lakh as damages to a flyer, suffering from cerebral palsy, who was forcibly offloaded in 2012, saying the manner.....

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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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SC Sets Up Panel to Examine Impact of Disinfectant Spray Inside Airplanes with Passengers On-Board(02.12.2019)

Supreme Court has set up a six-member committee of experts to appraise the effect of spray of disinfectants in airplanes while passengers are on board.....

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National Herald Case: SC to Hear Final Arguments on Pleas by Rahul, Sonia Gandhi on December 4(13.11.2018)

The Income Tax department had filed a caveat in the apex court that it should be heard in case any appeal is filed against the high court order.

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SC to Centre: Take Possession of Adarsh Cooperative Society(22.07.2016)

SC has permitted Centre to take possession of the Adarsh Cooperative Housing Society in Mumbai and told Maharashtra Government to initiate proceedings.....

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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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SC Issues Bailable Warrants against CPCB Chairman(18.05.2016)

SC has issued bailable warrants against Chairman of the apex pollution monitoring body after he failed to appear and apprise it about the steps taken .....

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Maharashtra City Taxi Scheme: Bombay High Court Gives Maharashtra Govt 2 months to Set Fare Bracket(31.01.2019)

Bombay High Court has given Maharashtra Government 2 months to set fare bracket for taxis & aggregator cabs like Ola & Uber.

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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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Madras High Court Quashes Disciplinary Proceedings Against IPS Officer(13.01.2017)

Madras High Court has quashed disciplinary proceedings and charge memo against senior IPS officer and additional DGP Pramodkumar who was under suspens.....

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‘There's Shortage of Judges, Water, Sunlight Too': SC on Doctor Vacancies in Encephalitis-Hit Bihar(26.07.2019)

A bench headed by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi made the observations as one of the lawyers pointed out that there is a shortage of 57 per cent .....

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Gujarat HC: Anticipatory Bail Can Be Granted If No Prima Facie Offence Is Made Out(08.03.2022)

Gujarat HC has observed that anticipatory bail can be granted if no prima facie offence is made out against the person charged under the Scheduled Cas.....

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SC Recalls Order for Promotion Quota in Banks(11.01.2016)

Supreme Court has recalled its direction to grant quota in promotions to SC/ST employees in higher grade posts in public sector banks, and left it to .....

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Ayodhya Dispute, Rafale and Contempt Case Against Rahul Gandhi: SC Set for Packed Schedule from July 1(01.07.2019)

The top court, which will function with its full judicial strength of 31 judges under the stewardship of CJI Ranjan Gogoi, reopens after a six-week su.....

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Gujarat HC Declines Permission to Reconnect Sewer Lines for Discharge of Industrial Effluents(14.02.2022)

Gujarat High Court has stressed the significance of effluent management in the textile industries discharging wastewater in the Sabarmati River, empha.....

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Supreme Court Seeks Action Plan on Recovery of Bad Loans(21.11.2016)

Supreme Court has said that disclosure of names of debtors, who owe Rs 500 crore or more to banks, will not lead "anywhere" as the important issue is .....

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Bhima-Koregaon Case: SC Verdict on Activists’ Arrest ‘Unfortunate, Unexpected’, Say Family Members(29.09.2018)

A disappointed family member of P Varavara Rao, who is under house arrest here for his alleged links with Maoists, said that he was hoping the case wo.....

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SC Upholds Constitutional Validity of the Rajasthan Schools (Regulation of Fee) Act 2016(04.05.2021)

Supreme Court has upheld the constitutional validity of the Rajasthan Schools (Regulation of Fee) Act, 2016. The Court has however read down Sections .....

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Notification of procedure for General Authorisation for Export of Telecommunication items (GAET) under Category 8A5 Part I of SCOMET(27.03.2024)

In exercise of the powers conferred under Paragraph 1.03 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023 as amended from time to time, the Directorate.....

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SC Slams AAP Government over Munak Canal Row(22.02.2016)

SC has slammed Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Delhi Government over controversy surrounding Munak canal row. The court also issued notices to Haryana Gover.....

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14 Years After Coal Ministry Turned Down Employee's Widow, SC Orders Rs 10 Lakh for Her and Job for Son(28.01.2018)

A bench headed by Justice Kurian Joseph has ordered the Ministry of Coal to not only appoint her son to a suitable post but also cough up more than Rs.....

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Bank Scam: Supreme Court Refuses to Stop Probe Against Ajit Pawar and Seventy Others(02.09.2019)

Supreme Court has refused to interfere with the Bombay High Court's direction for the police to register an FIR against NCP leader Ajit Pawar and over.....

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ITAT, Mumbai: Assessing Officer Cannot Make Addition on Basis of Suo-Moto Disclosure of Assessee(15.04.2022)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has ruled that the Assessing Officer cannot make any addition to assessee's income on the basis of the suo-moto .....

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Delhi HC Extends Bail to RSPL Officials, Accused in Coal Scam(23.08.2016)

Delhi HC has extended bail granted to three top Rathi Steel and Power Ltd (RSPL) officials who were sentenced to varying jail terms in a coal block al.....

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Karnataka Decides to Move SC on Cauvery Row, Congress Says Earlier Verdict Not in State's Interest(02.07.2018)

CM Kumaraswamy had earlier not taken too kindly to the Centre’s “unilateral” decision in forming the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) a.....

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Air Liquide Arm Gets CCI Nod(29.01.2016)

Air Liquide's subsidiary Schulke has received Competition Commission of India (CCI) approval to acquire Healthcare Antisepsis Solutions (HAS) business.....

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Aarushi Murder Case: Hemraj's Wife Moves SC Challenging Talwars' Acquittal(15.12.2017)

Hemraj's wife filed the plea in the apex court against the Allahabad High Court verdict of October 12 this year acquitting the parents of Aarushi.

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SC: Evidence that Offence was Committed Just Because Victim was SC/ST Essential to Sustain Conviction(28.08.2019)

Supreme Court has ruled in order to sustain conviction under Section 3(2) (v) of Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1.....

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Pakistan SC Promises High-level Security to Musharraf on His Return(25.09.2018)

General Pervez Musharraf has been living in Dubai since 2016 and is facing a high-profile treason case and has been declared absconder due to his pers.....

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As Doctors Protest Against Attacks on Colleagues, SC to Hear Plea Seeking Their Safety Tomorrow(17.06.2019)

Due to the protests, the healthcare services in the country have been badly disrupted and many people are dying because of absence of doctors, the ple.....

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Supreme Court: Immunity Under IDS is not available to Another Assessee Other Than Declarant(30.03.2022)

Supreme Court has observed that under the Income Declaration Scheme, the immunity Section 192 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 was available only to the de.....

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Continuation of Interest Subvention Scheme for short-term crop loans on interim basis during the year 2017-18(25.05.2017)

Please refer to Circular FIDD. CO. FSD. BC. No 9/05.02.001/2016-17 dated August 4, 2016 on Interest Subvention Scheme for Short-term Crop Loans 2016-1.....

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Calcutta HC Orders CBI Probe in Another Teacher Recruitment Scam Case in WB Govt Run Schools(07.03.2022)

Calcutta High Court has ordered for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe in another matter pertaining to the alleged illegal appointment of a.....

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Hyderabad High Court Orders TSPSC to Stay Recruitment Process(24.09.2015)

Hyderabad High Court on petition filed by B Mallesh, challenging ongoing recruitment process of agriculture officers and agriculture extension officer.....

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SC Directs Centre to Scrutinize IFCI Irregularities(26.09.2016)

SC has directed Centre to ensure proper scrutiny of all aspects of alleged financial irregularities in Industrial Financial Corporation of India (IFCI.....

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Lawyer Claims Two Sacked Employees Behind Plot to Frame CJI, SC Says Will Get to Bottom of It(24.04.2019)

The bench asked lawyer Utsav Singh Bains, who has made claims of a larger conspiracy, to file another affidavit by Thursday morning after he claimed t.....

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SC: Retrospective Bar Against Initiation of CIRP Applies to Applications Filed from 25 March 2020(11.02.2021)

Supreme Court has held that Section 10A of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 barred filing of applications for the commencement of the Corporat.....

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MP HC Dismisses Plea Seeking to Take Effective Measures to Rule Out Discrepancies in EVMs(22.12.2021)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has dismissed a plea seeking a direction to the Election Commission of India (ECI) to take effective measures to rule out th.....

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A document is restricted information, if the disclosure of same could reasonably be expected to frustrate the deliberative process of the Competition Commission(13.10.2017)

The initial complaint was submitted to the Commission by Mr Parsons ("the Parsons complaint") wherein he alleged that the tyre manufacturers simultane.....

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Madhya Pradesh HC Expands Scope of Matters to be Heard by Subordinate Courts(05.05.2020)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued a circular stating that in addition to hearing of extremely urgent matters, the Subordinate Courts in the State w.....

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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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Puri’s Jagannath Temple Committee Terms Allowing ‘Non-Hindus’ Sensitive Issue, Says More Consultation Required(20.08.2018)

On July 5, 2018, SC asked the SJTMC to consider whether it can allow entry of non-Hindus inside the temple. The bench of Justices A.K Goel and S Abdu.....

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Plea in SC to Intervene in Case Against Election of Maharashtra CM to State Assembly(22.07.2019)

The SC is seized of an appeal filed against the Bombay HC's order dismissing his plea seeking annulment of Mahendra Fadnavis's election to the Maharas.....

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Calcutta HC Restrains WB Minister's Daughter from Continuing as Teacher until Further Orders(20.05.2022)

Calcutta High Court has ordered that the daughter of West Bengal Minister, Paresh Chandra Adhikari should not be allowed to enter the school premises.....

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Delhi High Court: Immediately Evacuate Kids from 100-Year-Old School(06.08.2019)

Delhi High Court has directed immediate relocation of students studying in a dilapidated 100 year old school building in Delhi cantonment area and ask.....

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SC Warns Centre of Contempt for Extending OROP Pension Arrears Deadline(28.02.2023)

Supreme Court while expressing displeasure at actions of Ministry of Defence of unilaterally extending deadline for payment of pension to retired arme.....

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Sahara Chief Subrata Roy Summoned by SC on Feb 28 For Failing to Clear Unpaid Dues(01.02.2019)

The apex court pointed out that six months were given to Sahara by its last order to arrange the money but what happened during the said period has no.....

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CESTAT, Ahmedabad: Base Oil SN50 Cannot be Classified as High Speed Diesel(05.10.2021)

Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Ahmedabad, while setting aside the redemption fine and penalties imposed on Rajkamal Ind.....

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Rajasthan HC: Appellate Court’s Scope of Interference is Limited When Equitable Jurisdiction(07.02.2022)

Rajasthan High Court has observed that the appellate court's scope of interference is limited when the trial court has exercised its discretionary and.....

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Rajasthan HC: Disputed Question of Title of Plot Outside Scope of Extraordinary Writ Jurisdiction(14.02.2022)

Rajasthan High Court has observed that the disputed question of fact regarding title of the plot in question cannot be gone into by the High Court whi.....

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SC: Recruiting Agency Cannot be Forced to Fill Available Posts When Persons of Merit Not Available(05.08.2019)

Supreme Court has clarified once again that recruiting agency cannot be forced to fill up all available posts even if the persons of desired merit are.....

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SC Appoints Committee to Refund PACL Investors(02.02.2016)

SC has appointed a committee under the chairmanship of EX-Chief Justice of India R.M. Lodha, empowering Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) .....

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Malegaon Blast Case: SC Asks Bombay HC to Deal with Purohit's Plea(19.11.2018)

A special court on November 2 had commenced the formal trial against Purohit, Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur and five other accused after framing of charg.....

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Karnataka HC Directs Government to Consider on Extension of Atma Nirbhar Scheme(14.05.2021)

Karnataka High Court has directed the Central Government and the State Government to take a call on the issue whether the benefits of Atma Nirbhar Sch.....

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SC Directs Centre to Prepare MOP on Appointment of Judges(16.12.2015)

SC has asked Centre to take into consideration suggestions on issues of eligibility, transparency, setting up Secretariat for appointment of judges, r.....

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Aadhaar Architect Nandan Nilekani Hails SC Order, Says it's Critical to Meeting Development Goals(27.09.2018)

Nilekani, the co-founder and non-executive chairman of information technology giant Infosys, said the court had "unequivocally validated" th.....

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SC: Exemption Clauses in Insurance Contracts to be Construed Against Insurer in Case of Doubt(16.04.2020)

Supreme Court has stated that the exemption of liability clauses in insurance contracts are to be construed against the insurance company in case of a.....

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SC: Refund Cost If You Call Off Engagement(25.07.2016)

SC has released a man’s family after three years litigation and observed that breaking a marriage alliance after enjoying the engagement party made th.....

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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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Bombay HC: Implement GR to Reduce Weight of School Bags(14.01.2016)

Bombay HC, while hearing plea on reducing weight of school bags and for direction to implement an earlier Government Resolution (Govt. Resolution), ha.....

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When State action is not within competence of State Legislature, present Court has to strike down the action of State Legislature, which was beyond its legislative competence(19.03.2020)

In the present writ application, the challenge is to the vires of Section 9 (5) of the Jharkhand Value Added Tax Act, 2005, ('JVAT Act'), which was su.....

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SC: Difference in Pay Scale Based on Academic Qualification is Valid(17.01.2023)

Supreme Court has held that an academic qualification is a valid criterion to differentiate pay scale for different employees even when the nature of .....

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SC Admits Cipla’s Plea against La Roche(28.01.2016)

SC has admitted plea of generic drug manufacturer Cipla Ltd challenging Delhi HC order holding it guilty of infringing Swiss pharma company Hoffmann-L.....

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Supreme Court Stays NCLT Order, Puts Govt Takeover of Unitech on Hold(13.12.2017)

The government conceded it should not have approached the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). On Tuesday, the SC had said NCLT should have taken its.....

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Separated by Parents, United by Court: SC Brings Together Siblings for Raksha Bandhan(25.08.2018)

The brother-sister duo, that has been admitted in boarding schools at Nainital under the orders of the Court, will meet each other to celebrate the fe.....

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Karnataka High Court: State Government Cannot Display Innocence in IMA Scam(25.07.2019)

Karnataka High Court has observed that the Government cannot display innocence in the IMA Scam. The Court while hearing a public interest litigation t.....

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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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'You Value a Rape at Rs 6500? Are You Doing Charity?': SC Asks Madhya Pradesh(15.02.2018)

The apex court said it was shocking that Madhya Pradesh, which was among the states which had received maximum funds from the Centre under the Nirbhay.....

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Kochi Demolition Case: Vijayan Promises to Protect Flat Owners, Seeks Centre's Help against SC Order(18.09.2019)

The state government has reportedly written to the Centre requesting it to present before the apex court the environmental issues that may come up whi.....

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Kerala HC States it can Initiate Disciplinary Proceedings Against Judges in Lakshadweep(22.06.2023)

Kerala High Court has stated that it has got the power to initiate disciplinary proceedings against the presiding officers of the district court and c.....

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SC Pulls Up Air India over Lack of Air Connectivity to Shimla, Northeast(13.04.2016)

SC, while taking strong note of lack of air connectivity to places in the North East and Shimla, has rapped Government and Air India for “promoting in.....

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SC: Daughter-in-Law Should be Treated as a Family Member and Not Maid(17.05.2016)

SC, while expressing concern over instances of brides being burnt and tortured in the country, has said, ”daughter-in-law should be treated as a famil.....

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Rescue Ops For Trapped Miners to Continue as Per SC Directions: Meghalaya Minister(31.01.2019)

Nearly 200 rescue personnel from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Navy, Odisha Fire Service and state agencies are involved in the search .....

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AAAR, Karnataka: IGST Applicable on Online Tests Scored After Human Intervention(01.12.2020)

Appellate Authority of Advance Ruling (AAAR), Karnataka has ruled that the Integrated Goods and Service Tax (IGST) is applicable on online tests score.....

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SC Grants Custody of Child to Hindu Adoptive Father Against Biological Mother(02.03.2016)

Supreme Court, while giving priority to welfare of the child, has passed custody of him to his Hindu adoptive father by disposing a petition filed by .....

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Calcutta High Court Issues Directions to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse in Schools(19.11.2018)

Calcutta High Court has directed authorities to appoint counsellors in about one lakh educational institutions in West Bengal to protect students from.....

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Calcutta HC Stays Special CBI Court Order Granting Interim Bail in Narada Scam Case(18.05.2021)

Calcutta High Court has stayed the order of Special CBI court, which granted bail to two TMC Ministers Firhad Hakim and Subrata Mukherjee, TMC MLA Mad.....

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Unnao Rape: SC Puts on Hold Its Order Transferring Accident Case to Delhi(03.08.2019)

The apex court modified its Thursday order to the extent that only the accident case, which was one of the five cases transferred to Delhi, will not b.....

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Cash-For-Jobs Scam: Calcutta High Court Denies Bail to Former WB Education Minister(03.05.2024)

Calcutta High Court has declined the bail prayer of former Education Minister Partha Chatterjee in the cash-for-jobs recruitment scam, involving the i.....

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SC Directs Finance Secretary to Probe into BSP MLC’s Rs 10k Cr Assets(15.12.2015)

SC on PIL filed against BSP Member Mohd Iqbal alleging that he possess assets worth more than Rs 10,000 crore through illegal means and had attempted .....

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Is Namaz in Mosque Essential to Islam? SC Ruling Tomorrow May Impact Ayodhya Verdict(26.09.2018)

At the beginning of the case, CJI Misra had said that the appeals would be treated as purely a civil suit consisting of a land dispute and religion wo.....

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Bombay HC: Arbitration Clause Cannot be Defeated by Adding Cause of Action Beyond its Scope(13.04.2020)

Bombay High Court has held that a litigant cannot be permitted to defeat an arbitration agreement by adding a cause of action in the suit which is not.....

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Calcutta HC: Benefit under Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme is Optional(04.04.2022)

Calcutta High Court has observed that the benefit provided under the Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme is optional while condoning the delay in a bun.....

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Aircel Maxis Case: SC Nudges Centre to Probe Charges Against ED Officer(29.06.2018)

A vacation bench comprising Justices Arun Mishra and S K Kaul said that allegations levelled against senior ED official Rajeshwar Singh, who is probin.....

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Maharashtra City Taxi Scheme: Bombay High Court Gives Maharashtra Govt 2 months to Set Fare Bracket(31.01.2019)

Bombay High Court has given Maharashtra Government 2 months to set fare bracket for taxis & aggregator cabs like Ola & Uber.

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Scheme for Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products(30.09.2021)

1. Your attention is drawn to RoDTEP Scheme Notification No. 76/2021-Customs (N.T.) dated 23.09.2021 issued under section 51B of the Customs Act, pres.....

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SC Notices ECI on Plea Seeking Disqualification of Convicted Lawmakers(22.07.2016)

SC has issued a notice to Election Commission of India (ECI) to respond to a plea with regard to disqualifying convicted Members of Parliament and Mem.....

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#Union Budget 2022-2023: Launch of PM Development Initiative Scheme for North East(01.02.2022)

Finance Minister has informed on launch of PM Development Initiative Scheme for North East to fund infrastructure in spirit of PM Gati Shakti. This wi.....

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SC Dismisses Center’s Appeal Against 2012 Judgment by Punjab and Haryana HC(08.01.2016)

SC has shot down yet another attempt by Centre to deny differently-abled three per cent reservation in promotional posts and dismissed an appeal filed.....

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Uttarakhand Govt to Move SC on High Court’s Ban on Night Stay in High Himalayan Meadows(26.06.2019)

State Forest Minister said the ban on camping and night stay in that came last year has badly hit trekking activities and traders associated with adve.....

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Calcutta HC Directs to Pay Amount to Consumer for Unauthorised Disconnection of Electricity(08.02.2022)

Calcutta High Court has directed the West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company (WBSEDCL) to pay an amount to the tune of Rs. 6,07,000 to a co.....

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No Open Court Hearing of 19 Review Petitions Against Supreme Court’s Sabarimala Verdict(13.11.2018)

Prior to the review petitions being heard, there are also three writ petitions that have been filed against the SC verdict. These writ petitions would.....

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Kerala Muslim Body Moves SC Against New Law Criminalising Triple Talaq; Another Plea in Delhi HC(03.08.2019)

Samastha Kerala Jamiathul Ulema, a religious organisation of Sunni Muslim scholars and clerics in the state, has sought that the court declare the new.....

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Delhi High Court: Parents to Bear Cost of Air Conditioning Services in Schools(06.05.2024)

Delhi High Court has observed that the costs of air conditioning services provided to the children in the school have to be borne by the parents as it.....

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Gujarat HC Permits DEO to Cancel Registration of Euro School in Hebatpur(23.03.2021)

Gujarat High Court has permitted the district education officer to cancel registration of Euro School in Hebatpur in case the school management does n.....

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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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SC Cancels Its Earlier Request on AP Governor's Report(01.02.2016)

SC has cancelled its earlier request for a copy of the documents on report in which it was recommended that President's rule do not have to be shared .....

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Does the 2G Verdict by CBI Judge Overrides SC Verdict of 2012? All Your Questions Answered Here(21.12.2017)

Judge OP Saini acquitting all the accused in the 2G scam case has again trained the spotlight on the Central Investigating agency and how it became &q.....

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States ordered to better compensation for rape vicitims(11.02.2016)

The Supreme Court ordered States and Union Territories to establish uniform compensation for rape victims under the Victim Compensation Scheme. It pre.....

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Delhi Disappears in Thick Haze as SC Deadline on Diwali Crackers Goes Up in Smoke(08.11.2018)

Violations of the Supreme Court order were reported from Mayur Vihar Extension, Lajpat Nagar, Lutyens Delhi, IP extension, Dwarka, Noida Sector 78 amo.....

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Delhi HC: Complete Disclosure of Food Article Being Vegetarian or Non-Vegetarian Fundamental(03.03.2022)

Delhi High Court has observed that since the right of a person under Article 21 and 25 of the Constitution of India is impacted by what is offered on .....

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SC: `No Reservation in Single Vacancies'(24.09.2015)

SC has ruled that reservation for SCs, STs and OBCs would not apply in case Govt. was filling up a single post in one of its cadres. However if person.....

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All's Not Well, Says Supreme Court After Bihar Govt Claims Ex-minister Manju Verma Can't Be Traced(31.10.2018)

The SC said it's “very strange that the government doesn't know where its former minister is. All is not well." The court also directed the CBI.....

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Cessation of 7.75% Savings (Taxable) Bonds, 2018(27.05.2020)

1. Government of India has vide Notification F.No.4(28)-(W&M)/2017 dated May 27, 2020 announced that the 7.75 percent Savings (Taxable) Bonds, 2018 sh.....

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SC Directs EC to Decide on Plea Seeking to Bar Candidates with Criminal Records from Contesting Polls(26.11.2019)

Supreme Court has asked the Election Commission to pass a "reasoned order" on a representation seeking to restrain political parties from fielding can.....

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Supreme Court: Granting Decree of Specific Performance is Discretionary(04.03.2024)

Supreme Court has held that granting a decree of specific performance is discretionary and that discretion should be based on equitability.

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Requirement that all registered companies having a turnover of more than Rs 500 crore as well as CPSE’s shall be on board the Trade Receivable Discounting Platform(02.11.2018)

In exercise of powers conferred by section 9 of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 (27 of 2006), the Central Government her.....

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Allahabad HC Issues Notices on Plea for Waiver of School Fees for Children with Disability(29.05.2020)

Allahabad High Court has issued notice to Central Board of Secondary Education on a Public Interest Litigation seeking to waive off school fee for dif.....

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SC Seeks Status Report from CBI on Custodial Death in Delhi(21.09.2016)

SC has asked CBI to file a status report on the progress of its probe into alleged custodial death of a man who had tried to intervene to settle a qua.....

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Gurgaon Schoolboy Killing: SC Rejects Bail Plea of Juvenile Accused(20.07.2018)

The bench said it is a heinous offence under section 302 of IPC and the time limit for filing the charge sheet was 90 days and not 60 days.

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Woman Who Accused CJI of Sexual Harassment Says Will Not Get Justice From SC Inquiry Panel, Withdraws(30.04.2019)

The woman said she felt intimidated as she has to appear alone at the in-chamber sittings and even her lawyer was not allowed to be a part of the proc.....

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Supreme Court: All Parents to Pay 100% School Fees for Lockdown Period(12.02.2021)

Supreme Court has announced that parents will have to pay full fees to the schools during the pandemic period. This will be equal to the fees that sho.....

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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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SC Slams Centre for Denying State Human Rights’ Body in Delhi(11.05.2016)

SC has slammed Centre saying that there was no logic behind its refusal to have a State-Level Human Rights Commission for Delhi. The Bench made the re.....

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AP HC: Caste-Based Insult Over Telephone Conversation Not an Offence U/S 3 SC/ ST Act(29.04.2022)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has reiterated that to constitute an offence under Section 3(1)(x) of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevent.....

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SC Suugests Contempt Case against Hospital, if not Giving Free Treatment to Acid Attack Victims(25.11.2015)

SC on being informed that private hospitals were not giving free treatment to victims of acid attack, has suggested to an NGO to file a contempt case .....

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Aadhaar, Voter ID of Kin Not Mandatory for Admission: Delhi High Court(03.10.2018)

Delhi High Court has ruled that it is not mandatory to give Aadhaar and voter ID details of students, along with that of their siblings and parents, f.....

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Kerala HC Quashes Orders Announcing Scholarships for Students of Particular Religion(31.05.2021)

Kerala High Court has quashed orders of the Kerala Government announcing scholarships to Muslim students and Latin Catholic/Converted Christians in th.....

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Raj. HC: Provision of Appeal Recommended in Matters of Transporting Bovine Animals Without Permit(03.07.2024)

Rajasthan High Court has recommended the introduction of provisions of appeal in matters where orders are passed under Section 6A of the Rajasthan Bov.....

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Supreme Court Stays Akrama Sakrama Scheme Intended to Regularize Unauthorized Construction(16.01.2017)

Supreme Court has stayed Akrama Sakrama scheme, exactly a month after Karnataka High Court gave nod to State Government to regularise unauthorised bui.....

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Needs of Society as Important as Personal Liberty, Says SC in Ruling on Preventive Detention(28.07.2019)

The court order came as it set aside a judgment of the Bombay High Court, which had quashed detention orders against Nisar Aliyar, alleged kingpin of .....

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Karnataka High Court: SC /ST Prevention Of Atrocities Act Is Prospective In Nature(08.03.2022)

Karnataka High Court has observed that the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act 1989, is prospective in nature and all.....

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Supreme Court Acquits Ballistic Expert of Perjury Charge, in Jessica Lall Murder Case(11.01.2016)

SC has junked perjury proceedings initiated against a ballistic expert in Jessica Lall murder case by Delhi High Court in 2013 saying it was unjust to.....

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AgustaWestland Chopper Scam : SC Stays HC Order Allowing Rajeev Saxena to Go Abroad for Treatment(27.06.2019)

The bench, comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna and B R Gavai, also asked the director of AIIMS to examine Rajeev Saxena's mental and physical health and.....

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SC: Benefits Under Freedom Fighters Pension Schemes to be Awarded to Only Who Entitled(11.02.2022)

Supreme Court has observed that benefits under freedom fighters pension schemes should be awarded only to those persons who are entitled for the same.

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SC: Rehabilitation Scheme Under SICA Binds All Creditors(20.03.2023)

Supreme Court while observing that rehabilitation scheme under Section 18 of the SICA, 1985 shall bind all the creditors including the unsecured credi.....

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SC Gives 6 Months to Probe Charges against Ex-UP Minister in DA Case(27.09.2016)

SC has given six months time to Investigation Agencies to probe allegations, that Ex-UP Minister and BSP Leader Naseemuddin Siddiqui and his spouse am.....

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'It's the Last Opportunity': SC Orders RBI to Disclose Annual Inspection Reports of Banks Under RTI(26.04.2019)

Warning that any future violation of RTI would be viewed “seriously”, the court asked RBI to review its policy on disclosure of information under .....

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SC Stays Delhi HC’s Direction to Insurance Company to Provide Life-Time Warranty on Prosthetic Limbs(11.02.2021)

Supreme Court has issued notice in a plea filed challenging the Delhi High Court's order directing the Insurance Company to provide a life time warran.....

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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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Gujarat High Court Issues Notice to ED, State & DGP on SIT Probe Demand on Hawala Scam(03.08.2015)

Gujarat High Court has issued notices to the State Government, the Director General of Police and the Director of Directorate on a PIL that sought to .....

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Punjab and Haryana High Court Says No to School Buses For Rallies(15.03.2017)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has barred practice of deploying school buses for rallies.

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Only Parliament can Make Changes in List of SCs and STs and Not Government: Karnataka HC(01.02.2019)

Karnataka High Court has reminded State government that it is only Parliament which can make changes in list of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes,.....

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SC Rules, In Case of Heinous Crime, Onus Is on 'Juveniles' to Prove They're Under 18(13.05.2016)

SC has ruled that a juvenile accused of heinous crime would be tried as an adult if the court found documents produced to support that he/she was belo.....

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CD Admissible in Evidence in Family Court Even Without Certification : Kerala HC(30.01.2019)

Kerala High Court has held that a compact disc (CD) is admissible in evidence in proceedings in Family Court even without certification under Section .....

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Delhi High Court Says Relief Scheme for Rape Survivors Being Misused(04.12.2019)

Delhi High Court has red flagged the misuse of the Delhi Victim Compensation Scheme and issued directions to prevent grossly irresponsible use of publ.....

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SC Junks Review Pleas of Chautalas(26.02.2016)

SC has denied reviewing petitions of Ex-Haryana Chief Minister OP Chautala and his son Ajay Singh in the JBT scam case.

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What Was the Need to Amend Offset Guidelines in Rafale Deal Retrospectively, SC Asks Govt(14.11.2018)

The court also ruled that it would not go into details of the price of the jets, for now, and said the government does not need to share those details.....

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SC Issues Notice on PIL for Steps Taken Under Mental Health Act, 2017 to Restrain Child Suicides(05.08.2019)

Supreme Court has issued notice to the Central and the State Governments on a public interest litigation raising the issue of increasing number of chi.....

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Delhi HC Directs Amity Law School to Award Gold Medal to Law Graduate(18.10.2018)

Delhi High Court has upheld a Single Judge order passed in January this year directing Amity Law School to award Abhinav Pandey a gold medal for gradu.....

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Karnataka HC Directs State to Come Out with Rehabilitation Scheme for Illegal Bangladeshi Immigrants(28.02.2020)

Karnataka High Court has granted one week to the State Government to come out with a scheme for rehabilitation and grant of monetary compensation to t.....

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Judicial review, even on basis of proportionality, cannot partake of nature of an appeal(01.11.2017)

Ewa Michalak began employment as a doctor with the Mid-Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust in April 2002. She remained in that employment until she was dism.....

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Paralysed Assam Man Declared Foreigner as He Fails to Appear Before Tribunal, SC Seeks Reply from Assam Govt, Centre(03.07.2019)

Azizul Hoque, who is lodged in a detention centre since March 24, 2017, was declared a foreigner by a tribunal in Assam in an ex-parte proceedings as .....

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Bom. HC Refuses to Order Relaxation in Minimum Score Eligibility Criterion for IIT/NIT Admissions(03.05.2023)

Bombay High Court while declining to order relaxation of minimum 75 percent 12th standard board score eligibility criterion for admission to IITs, NIT.....

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Bar Council Asks Political Parties to Stay Out of SC Rift, Forms 7-Member Delegation for Mediation(13.01.2018)

Stressing that it was internal matter of the apex court, BCI chairman Mannan Kumar Mishra said that they have decided to apprise judges of sentiment o.....

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SC Issues Notice to DLF on Non-Disclosure of Key Information in Qualified Institutional Placements(22.08.2019)

Supreme Court has issued a notice to the company based on a petition that highlighted how DLF had suppressed key information regarding judicial procee.....

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Like Sabarimala, SC Should Pronounce Judgment in Ram Temple Case, Says Adityanath(28.10.2018)

The UP chief minister clarified that for him and his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the construction of the Ram temple was not an electoral issue.

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Calcutta HC Directs Conduct of Enquiry into Alleged Misappropriation of Govt Scheme Funds(20.01.2022)

Calcutta High Court has directed the District Magistrate, South 24 Parganas to conduct an enquiry into the alleged misappropriation of funds allocated.....

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SC to Centre: Apprise Us By May 6 on Uttarakhand Floor Test(05.05.2016)

SC has accepted plea of Centre that two more days be given to it to respond to its suggestion about the feasibility of holding a floor test in Uttarak.....

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Ker. HC: Discrepancies in Evidence Due to Normal Errors of Observation & Memory is Not Material(16.01.2024)

Kerala High Court has held that minor discrepancies in evidence due to normal errors of observation or memory cannot be considered as material discrep.....

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Delhi Court: Obscenity against Women Cannot Go Unpunished(30.08.2016)

A Delhi court, while taking a stern view of a man making obscene gestures at a woman, has sent the accused to jail observing that not punishing the “l.....

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SC Dismisses Ravi Ruia’s Plea to Travel Abroad(06.09.2016)

Supreme Court has rejected Essar Group promoter Ravi Ruia's plea to seek permission to travel abroad for business. Ruia is facing trial in a case aris.....

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Love Wins: SC Overturns Colonial-era Ban on Gay Sex(07.09.2018)

The Supreme Court on Thursday scrapped a colonial-era ban on gay sex in a landmark judgment that sparked celebrations among LGBTQ activists who welcom.....

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SC Seeks Centre’s Response on Agustawestland Chopper Purchase by Chhattisgarh(26.09.2016)

SC has sought Centre’s response on PIL that alleged financial irregularities in purchase of helicopters by Raman Singh Government in Chhattisgarh from.....

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News18 Wrap: SC to Examine Ranjan Gogoi Controversy, EC Favours Ban on Modi Biopic & Other Stories You Missed(24.04.2019)

News18 Wrap brings you some of the biggest stories on News18.com today to help you stay updated at all times.

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Mandatory requirement of AADHAAR for availing the benefit under Central Scheme of "Grant in Aid to Government of Tripura and Mizoram for rehabilitation of Bru Migrants"(02.02.2021)

Whereas, the use of Aadhaar as identity document for delivery of services or benefits or subsidies simplifies the Government delivery processes, bring.....

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Bombay HC Dismisses NIA's Appeal to Set Aside Bail Granted to Bookie in Ambani Terror Scare Case(21.12.2021)

Bombay High Court has dismissed the National Investigation Agency's (NIA) appeal and refused to set aside the order granting bail to bookie Naresh Gau.....

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SC Permits Gujarat Police to File Chargesheet Against Hardik Patel(06.01.2016)

SC has permited Gujarat police to file a chargesheet by Friday in a trial court in a criminal case lodged against quota stir leader Hardik Patel for a.....

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News18 Daybreak | SC to Hear Petition on Encephalitis Outbreak Today and Other Stories You Need to Watch Out For(24.06.2019)

Get a fresh dose of the news that matters delivered directly to your inbox, every morning. The perfect way to get you started and informed for the day.....

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SC: Deposit Made Under Section 21(5) MMDRA for Illegal Mining Not "Proceeds Of Crime" Under PMLA(31.03.2021)

Supreme Court has expressed a prima facie view that deposit made under Section 21(5) of the Mines and Minerals Development and Regulation Act, 1957 (M.....

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SC: Elected Representative Can Only Recommend Work under VNS(22.11.2016)

Supreme Court has said that lawmakers in Uttar Pradesh Assembly would only recommend work of a developmental nature in their constituencies under Vidh.....

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Hinduism Won't Remain Property of One Sex After SC Decision on Sabarimala Temple: Maneka Gandhi(29.09.2018)

A five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra, in its 4:1 verdict, said that banning the entry of women into the shrine is gende.....

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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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SC Dismisses Petition Seeking Inquiry into Salman’s Case(15.02.2016)

SC has dismissed petition seeking inquiry as to whether Salman Khan used money to secure acquittal.

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CBDT: No TDS or Advance Tax Credit For Disclosure Made Under PMGKY(19.01.2017)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has clarified that no credit will be allowed against advance tax paid or Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) or Tax Coll.....

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Godhra Riots: SC to Hear in January Zakia Jafri's Plea Against Clean Chit to Modi(03.12.2018)

Zakia, the wife of Ehsan Jafri, an ex-MP who was killed in one of the worst incidents during the riots, has challenged the Gujarat High Court's Octobe.....

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Ker. HC Issues Directions for Implementation of Reservation for PwD Appointments in Aided School(15.03.2023)

Kerala High Court while modifying a single bench order directing State to give effect to its 2018 decision regarding PwD (Person with Disability) rese.....

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High Court may quash the criminal proceeding if possibility of conviction is remote and continuation of proceeding would cause prejudice(10.10.2017)

By the present application, the Applicant Nos. 1, 2 and 3 prayed to quash and set aside first information report lodged by the Applicant No. 1 against.....

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SC: Application Not Necessary for Producing Secondary Evidence(30.03.2020)

Supreme Court has held that there is no need to file an application seeking permission to produce secondary evidence.

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Guahati HC: Accused Absconded May Reflect Guilty Mind; Same Is Not Substantive Evidence of his Guilt(23.01.2023)

Gauhati High Court has ruled that an absconding accused reflects guilty state of mind, however, the same cannot be a substantive evidence of his guilt.....

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SC Refuses to Take PIL Seeking CBI Investigation in Goa Iron Ore Scam(01.02.2016)

SC has refused to entertain a fresh PIL seeking CBI investigation into alleged irregularities in iron ore mining scam in Goa.

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Kerala HC Upholds Suspension of School Students Accused of Public Display of Affection(18.12.2017)

Kerala High Court has upheld a Thiruvananthapuram school’s decision to suspend two Class XII students — a boy and a girl — on charges of public displa.....

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SC: Candidate who has Applied for General Category Cannot Claim Seat Reserved for Disabled Candidate(30.08.2019)

Supreme Court has ruled that a candidate who has applied for General Category cannot claim the seat reserved for disabled candidates at a later stage......

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Karnataka HC Dismisses Criminal Appeal in Fake Stamp Paper Scam Case(29.12.2016)

Karnataka High Court has dismissed criminal appeals filed by Abdul Kareem Telgi and Badruddinalias Badru alias Shanal Jamedar alias Azaruddin in conne.....

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'Is Parallel System Running in Jails': SC Frowns over Special Treatment to Unitech's Chandra Brothers(22.11.2018)

Unitech MD Sanjay Chandra and his brother Ajay are presently lodged in Tihar jail for allegedly cheating homebuyers.

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Bombay HC Allows Appeal Against Order Granting Interim Injunction on Holding EGM to Remove CEO(23.03.2022)

Bombay High Court has allowed an appeal filed by Invesco Developing Markets Fund, against a single-judge order granting interim injunction on holding .....

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SC Takes Up Plea Against UP Lokayukta's Appointment(21.12.2015)

SC while taking plea agaist UP Lokayukta’s appointment, has raised some pointed question as to how name of Justice Virendra Singh was placed before it.....

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News18 Daybreak | Adultery Decriminalized, SC Verdict on Ayodhya Dispute and Other Stories You May Have Missed(28.09.2018)

Get a fresh dose of the news that matters, delivered directly to your inbox, every morning. The perfect way, to get you started and informed, for the .....

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Delhi High Court Seeks Data from All Hospitals on Discharge of Covid Patients(03.05.2021)

Delhi High Court has directed all hospitals in the city to submit data from 1st April, 2021 onwards, of all beds that have been occupied for more than.....

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SC Issues Notice on PIL for Making Politicians’ Wealth Source Public(20.07.2016)

SC has issued notice to Centre and Election Commission seeking their response to a PIL for making politicians declare their sources of income in their.....

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NGT Directs UP Chief Secretary to Comply with Orders on Discharge of Untreated Sewage(22.03.2021)

National Green Tribunal has asked Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary to comply with Tribunal's previous orders to evolve mechanism to deal with discharge o.....

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SC to Centre: Let Retired Brigadier Not Be Harassed(05.01.2016)

SC has taken exception to Centre's move challenging an order of Armed Force Tribunal by which a retired brigadier was exonerated of all charges in rec.....

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Congress Accuses BJP of 'Politicisation' of Judiciary, Ignoring Collegium Recommendation(24.06.2019)

BJP government's collusive laxity in ignoring repeated requests of SC to impeach J Shukla & overzealousness to ignore J.A.A.Kureshi from being app.....

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SC: Purchasers of Non-GST Goods Entitled to 'Form C' Under CST for Concessional Rate(31.03.2021)

Supreme Court has upheld the views taken by various High Courts that the Goods and Services Tax Act does not affect the right of purchasers of goods n.....

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SC: HCs and SC Should Refrain from Interfering in Scrutiny Committee's Findings on Caste Claims(05.04.2024)

SC has held that High Courts as well as the Supreme Court should refrain from deeper probe into factual issues in the scrutiny committee's findings on.....

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SC Allows Photos of Governors, Chief Ministers and Ministers in Government Ads(18.03.2016)

SC has allowed use of photographs of State Governors, Chief Ministers and Ministers both at Central and State level in all Government ads, acceding to.....

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RSS Leader Clarifies That Post on Judges 'Poisoning Waters' Personal, Not Organisation's Views(17.01.2018)

Distancing the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh from his personal view on the Supreme Court controversy Nandakumar said that his Facebook post on the four .....

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Kerala HC Stays Orders to Close Dairy Farms & Remove Meat from School Children's Diet(23.06.2021)

Kerala High Court has stayed the operation of two orders passed by the Lakshadweeep administration under its new administrator Praful Khoda Patel. The.....

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P&H HC: If Jurisdic. AO Issues Notice u/s 148 of IT Act, Object of Faceless Assessment Gets Defeated(23.07.2024)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that after introduction of faceless assessment scheme, a notice under Section 148 of Income Tax Act, 1961 canno.....

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Revamp Crime Scene Investigation Procedure, Use Technology: SC to Govt(14.02.2018)

According to the Court, the digital photographs and videos should be recorded without delay and must be shared across various police stations on a rea.....

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SC: Court Should be Satisfied that Confession is Voluntary and Accused was Informed of his Rights(17.09.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that even if confessions made to investigating officers are held to be admissible under Section 67 of Narcotic Drugs and Ps.....

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Delhi High Court Says ‘No’ to School Fees Hike For Installing Air Conditioners(23.03.2017)

Delhi High Court, while setting aside 15% hike in fee levied by two schools, has ruled that schools cannot hike tuition fees for payment of electricit.....

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Mamata on Anti-Modi Dharma After Showdown With CBI Over Kolkata Police Chief; Centre to Approach SC Today(04.02.2019)

As politics played out on the streets, Mamata Banerjee received support from several leaders of the 'anti-Modi' bloc, including Arvind Kejriwal, Akhil.....

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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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Delhi High Court Stays Jail Term for Madhu Koda in Coal Scam Case(03.01.2018)

Delhi High Court has stayed the three-year jail term awarded to former Jharkhand Chief Minister Madhu Koda in a coal scam case and granted him interim.....

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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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Allahabad HC: In Application for Discharge, Court Only to See Prima Facie Case Made Out(15.03.2022)

Allahabad High Court has reiterated that while dealing with an application for discharge under Section, the Court is required to only see whether a pr.....

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Kar HC: Disciplinary Authority Must Look Into Past Conduct of Workman While Passing Dismissal Order(29.05.2024)

Karnataka High Court has observed that the disciplinary authority, while taking into consideration the findings of the inquiry officer and passing the.....

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SC Directs Maharashtra Govt. to Shift Saibaba Out of Jail(23.02.2016)

SC has questioned Maharashtra Government for putting Delhi University professor and alleged Naxal sympathiser G N Saibaba in solitary confinement in N.....

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Supreme Court: Restaurants with Live Band, Discos Should Obtain Licence(29.01.2018)

Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of ‘The Licensing and Controlling of Places of Public Entertainment (Bangalore City) Order 2005’ issued.....

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SC Issues Notice to NBCC, Seeks Reply on Revised Proposal for Completion of Stalled Jaypee Projects(03.09.2019)

Supreme Court has sought response from State-Run NBCC on whether it is willing to submit revised proposal for completing stalled projects of the Jaype.....

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Supreme Court Acquits Man for Allegedly Abandoning Lady of SC-ST Community(15.04.2022)

Supreme Court has acquitted a man who had allegedly abandoned a lady belonging to SC-ST Community with whom he was living together. The Court has obse.....

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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.....

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SC Asks Nabam Rebia to Establish Plea’s Maintainability(08.01.2016)

SC has asked Nabam Rebia, who was allegedly removed by rebel Congress and BJP MLAs from the post of Assembly Speaker in Arunachal Pradesh, to establis.....

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Setback for Congress as SC Gives Nod to Poll Panel to Conduct Simultaneous RS Elections in Gujarat(26.06.2019)

Refusing to entertain the Congress petition, the SC asked the party to file an election petition and said it could not interfere at the moment.

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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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SC: No Open Tenders for Critical Defence Spares(25.01.2016)

SC, while taking note of India’s substantial role as a defence power and need to keep lives of its personnel safe, has upheld Government’s policy agai.....

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Gujarat HC Notices CBI over Plea to Quash FIR in Rs 770 Crore Scam(30.12.2016)

Gujarat High Court has issued a notice to CBI on a petition moved by wife of Ashish Jobanputra, director of city-based firm ABC Cotspin Private Limite.....

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Constitution Day 2018: Opposition Leaders to be Present at Common Platform to Remember BR Ambedkar's Contribution(26.11.2018)

The All India Congress Committee's SC Department has organised 'Samvidhan Diwas Samaroh' on November 26 which aims to sensitise people about the socio.....

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Bombay HC Moots For Implementation of Water Scheme by Independent Panel(15.03.2017)

Bombay High Court has said that independent people must look into implementation of Maharashtra water schemes.

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SC Grants Interim Protection to Journalists From Arrest Over Article Against Adani Group(10.11.2023)

SC has granted interim protection from coercive action to two journalists from Financial Times, Benjamin Nicholas Brooke Parkin and Chloe Nina Cornish.....

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Telecommunication (Broadcasting and Cable) Services (Fourth) (Addressable Systems) Tariff (Sixth Amendment) Order, 2015(29.12.2015)

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has released the Sixth Amendment to its Broadcasting and Cable Rules, in an effort to ensure choice availabl.....

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PIL in SC Challenging Article 370 Granting Special status to Jammu and Kashmir(22.09.2018)

The plea has said the special provision was "temporary" in nature at the time of framing of the Constitution and Article 370(3) lapsed with .....

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Calcutta HC Dismisses PIL Challenging WB Govt's Decision to Reopen Schools from November 16(12.11.2021)

Calcutta High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition challenging the decision of the West Bengal government to reopen schools.....

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Supreme Court Attaches All Properties of RTSCL, CCIL(14.05.2018)

Supreme Court has passed an order attaching the properties of two companies, operating Collective Investment Schemes (CIS), and their sister concerns.

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Andhra Pradesh HC Strikes Down GO on Regulation of Fees in Private Schools(28.12.2021)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has struck down the Government Orders (GOs) 53 and 54 issued in August this year aimed at regulating the fees in private sch.....

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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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Bombay HC Gives Government Three Weeks to Set Deadline for Reducing Weight of School Bags(24.08.2015)

Bombay High Court has told the State Government to decide on a deadline that by when it would be implementing its own resolution to bring down weight .....

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Supreme Court Denies to Introduce Moral Science in Curriculum(25.07.2016)

Supreme Court has refused to hear a plea seeking a direction to Government and Central Board of Secondary Education to introduce moral science as a se.....

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Alignment of RoDTEP Schedule for chapter 28, 29, 30 & 73 with First Schedule of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975(07.02.2023)

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 Trade .....

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Govt Asks UIDAI to Prepare Action Plan on Aadhaar Use After SC order(29.09.2018)

The apex court while holding Aadhaar scheme as constitutionally valid struck down section 57 of the Aadhaar Act, permitting private entities to avail .....

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SC: Authorities Have No Power to Alter Fee Structure of Private Schools(04.05.2021)

Supreme Court has held that the Statutory Authorities under the Disaster Management Act, 2005 have no power to deal with the subject of school fee str.....

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SC Grants Bail to a Criminal Lawyer Accused of Rape Charges(29.08.2016)

SC has granted anticipatory bail to a lawyer, Nilesh Ghanekar, who has been accused of rape by a former assistant.

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Congress Leader Sanjay Nirupam Moves SC For Relief in Defamation Case Filed by Smriti Irani(21.04.2019)

Nirupam approached the court challenging an order by the Delhi High Court that had refused to quash summons against him last year.

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Kerala High Court: Can’t Expect Witness to Recall Sequence of Events Accurately(06.06.2024)

Kerala HC has observed that a witness cannot be expected to recall an accurate sequence of events and minor discrepancies in the statements do not amo.....

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SC Suspends Direction on National Disaster Mitigation Fund(02.08.2016)

SC has suspended its direction to Centre for creation of National Disaster Mitigation Fund to tackle drought-like situation in certain states, saying .....

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News18 Daybreak | SC to Take Decision on Petition of Karnataka Rebel MLAs Today and Other Stories You Need to Watch Out For(17.07.2019)

Get a fresh dose of the news that matters delivered directly to your inbox, every morning. The perfect way to get you started and informed for the day.....

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'Sunlight is The Best Disinfectant': SC Allows Live Streaming of Certain Proceedings in Court(26.09.2018)

The court said that necessary rules for balancing rights of public and protecting dignity of litigants will be placed soon.

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SC Releases New Standard Operating Procedure for Hearings via Videoconferencing(16.04.2020)

Supreme Court has released a Circular dictating the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) surrounding its modalities, giving detailed instructions about .....

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Delhi High Court: Material on Which Prosecution Bases its Case Cannot be Disclosed in Parts(27.05.2024)

Delhi HC has observed that prosecution cannot disclose the material on which it bases its case in parts as requirement of full disclosure is an extrem.....

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SC Junks Congress' Plea Seeking Permission for Floor Test in Arunachal Assembly(22.02.2016)

SC has rejected plea of Congress leaders seeking an interim direction that it be allowed to go in for a floor test in the Arunachal Pradesh Assembly t.....

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Tenant Overstays for 52 Years After Court Order, 'Shocked' SC Finally Sends Him Packing(27.01.2018)

The top court reproached the “abuse of judicial process” and made sure that the landlord from Gujarat got back the possession of his house.

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Karnataka Breathes Sigh of Relief as SC Rejects TN's Plea for Stay on Mekedatu Dam(13.12.2018)

Tamil Nadu maintained that allowing its neighbouring state to build the dam would be a direct interference in the Cauvery case. However, the counsel r.....

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Telangana HC: Arbitral Award A Nullity If Passed Beyond Prescribed Period(15.04.2022)

Telangana High Court has held that the provisions of Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (A&C Act) are cast in mandatory terms a.....

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Karnataka HC Directs State to Evolve Scheme on Monkey Menace in Bengaluru(09.06.2021)

Karnataka High Court has directed the State Government to evolve a scheme on the line of directions issued by the Delhi High Court in the case of New .....

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SC: No Govt. Bungalow Can Be Used for Purposes Other Than Residence(24.11.2015)

SC while taking objection to official residences getting converted into memorials for departed political leaders, has ordered, "Henceforth, no memoria.....

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Cabinet apprised of the MoU between India and South Korea for enhancing cooperation in Applied Science and Industrial Technology(26.09.2018)

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has been apprised of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and South Kore.....

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Delhi HC Orders De-Sealing of 2 Apeejay School Branches(06.05.2020)

Delhi High Court has ordered the de-sealing of both premises at Saket and Sheikh Sarai, a day after the Aam Aadmi Party Government sealed two branches.....

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SC: Employee can’t be Denied Pension Citing Wrongful Deductions Made Towards CPF Scheme(11.05.2023)

Supreme Court has held that merely because there were some wrong deductions from salary and aggrieved was treated as member of the CPF Scheme, the sam.....

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Karnataka HC Grants Time for Formulating Uniform Scheme for Scholarship to Children of Deceased(05.10.2021)

Karnataka High Court has directed the State Government to formulate within 30 days a uniform scheme in regards to the grant of scholarships to childre.....

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Supreme Court Rejects Bail to Ex-UP Minister Kushwaha in NRHM Scam(21.08.2015)

Supreme Court has rejected interim bail to Ex UP Cabinet Minister Babu Singh Kushwaha who is in jail since March 3, 2012 in multi-crore National Rural.....

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Cabinet approves Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill 2016(20.07.2016)

The Union Cabinet approved the introduction of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill 2016 in Parliament.

The Bill envisages .....

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Meg HC: Consistency & Finality of Judgments Paramount Over Correctness to Ensure Judicial Discipline(13.02.2023)

Meghalaya High Court has held that judicial discipline commands that a level of consistency is maintained and the concept of finality that is of param.....

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SC Directs Centre to Appoint NCST Chief in Three Months(17.01.2017)

Supreme Court has directed Centre to appoint Chairperson of National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) without fail within three months.

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SC Pulls Up Centre, State Govts for Non-Implementation of Directions on Lynching and Mob Violence(29.07.2019)

Supreme Court has sought the Centre's response on the allegation that it has not implemented a slew of directions issued last year to curb lynching an.....

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SC Stops PACL from Alienating its Assets in India and Abroad(26.07.2016)

SC has restrained Pearls Agrotech Corporation Ltd (PACL) and its promoters from alienating their properties both in India and abroad after SEBI allege.....

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SC Clarifies That Judgement Stating B.Ed Graduates Can't Be Primary School Teachers Operates Prospe.(09.04.2024)

Supreme Court has clarified that the judgment delivered by the Court that Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree holders cannot be primary school teache.....

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SC Seeks Response of Finance Ministry, RBI & SEBI on Panama Plea(10.05.2016)

SC has sought response from Finance Ministry, RBI and SEBI on a plea seeking a CBI probe against those named in the Panama papers.

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Madras High Court Says ‘No Tax’ on VRS For Staffs of Sick PSU(27.03.2017)

Madras High Court has said Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) package, equal to salary for 72 months, paid to willing employees of Hindustan Photo Film.....

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

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

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Delhi HC to State: Ensure Strict Compliance of Anti-Manual Scavenging Law(28.11.2022)

Delhi High Court has directed Delhi Government to ensure strict compliance of statutory provisions contained in Prohibition of Employment as Manual Sc.....

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Centre Notifies Electoral Bond Scheme To 'Cleanse' Political Funding(05.01.2018)

Centre has notified Electoral Bond Scheme, in a bid to “cleanse the system of political funding in the country”.

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SC Stays J&K High Court’s Verdict Ending Quota in Promotions(16.12.2015)

SC has issued notices to J&K Government and other respondents in an appeal filed against recent verdict of State High Court wherein it had struck down.....

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Creamy Layer is Applicable in SC/ST Reservations, Says Supreme Court(26.09.2018)

The bench ruled that while the Presidential Lists may include any group or community as SC or ST, the principle of creamy layer can be applied by a co.....

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AP HC Quashes Order Converting Govt Schools to English Medium(16.04.2020)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has quashed the Government Orders seeking to implement English as a compulsory medium of instruction at primary level in all.....

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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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Karnataka Govt. Launches Self-Certification Scheme for Industries(22.02.2016)

Karnataka Govt. has finalised and published a voluntary self-certification scheme for industries, which would free them from repeated inspections.

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Lalu Yadav, Jagannath Mishra Get 5 Years In Jail In Third Fodder Scam Case(24.01.2018)

Former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Yadav and his longtime aide, Jagannath Mishra has been sentenced to five years in jail in the third fodder scam case.

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Absolutely Nothing in Medical Report of Accused Showing Torture, Says SC in Muzaffarpur Shelter Home Case(11.12.2018)

A bench of Justices Madan B Lokur and Deepak Gupta said they have perused the report of medical board and the doctors have not found any injuries to s.....

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SC: Writ Petition Challenging Termination of Teacher Maintainable Against Private Unaided Institution(10.06.2019)

Supreme Court has held that a writ petition challenging the dismissal of services of a teacher is maintainable against a private unaided educational i.....

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Delhi High Court: Legal Database’s Subscription Can’t Be Considered as Transfer of Copyright(26.02.2024)

Delhi High Court has held that subscription to a legal database does not amount to transfer of copyright since there is a clear difference between tra.....

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SC to CBI: Serve Notice on Azam Khan for Insensitive Remarks over Bulandshahr Gang-Rape Case(27.09.2016)

SC has asked Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to serve notice to UP Minister and Samajwadi party leader Azam Khan for his alleged statement on Bu.....

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Bill to Overturn SC Order, Restore Original SC/ST Atrocity Law Passed Unanimously by Lok Sabha(07.08.2018)

The Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Bill 2018 rules out any provision for anticipatory bail for a perso.....

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News18 Daybreak | SC Dismisses ex-staffer's Right to Report in Sexual Harassment Case Against CJI and Other Stories You Need to Watch Out For(08.05.2019)

Get a fresh dose of the news that matters delivered directly to your inbox, every morning. The perfect way to get you started and informed for the day.....

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SC Orders 2674 Prisoners in Delhi Released on Interim Bail to Surrender Within 15 Days(04.03.2021)

Supreme Court has directed 2674 prisoners of Delhi jails, who had been granted interim bail by trial courts and the Delhi High Court, to surrender wit.....

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'Worse Than a Fish Market': Fishermen Community Urges SC Judge to Withdraw His Comment(08.02.2018)

The National Fisherfolk Forum (NFF) has urged Supreme Court judge DY Chandrachud to withdraw his comment wherein the judge compared a high-decibel arg.....

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Court can refuse to grant discretionary relief of specific performance, even if, contract is not voidable but circumstances make it inequitable to enforce the same(11.09.2019)

In facts of present case, Mohinder Kaur, predecessor in interest of the Appellants entered into an agreement with Bahadur Singh, predecessor in intere.....

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SC to Punjab Govt.: Ensure Absconding NDPS Accused are Brought to Book(27.05.2022)

Supreme Court has directed the State to put in place appropriate provisions to ensure that the absconding NDPS offenders/Accused are brought to book w.....

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Calcutta HC: No Illegality in State Government’s Door Step Ration Delivery Scheme(21.06.2022)

Calcutta High Court has held that there is no illegality in the West Bengal Duare Ration scheme, under which the State government delivers foodgrains .....

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Rajasthan HC Refuses to Interfere With Lab Assistant Exam Schedule(27.06.2022)

Rajasthan High Court while refusing to interfere with lab assistant exam schedule has held that the High Court cannot direct the authorities as to whe.....

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Hyderabad HC Refuses to Renew Permit to Run Private Medical College(13.10.2016)

Hyderabad HC, while stressing on need to maintain standards in private medical colleges, has refused to direct Central Government and Medical Council .....

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SERVICE - Delhi HC Sets Aside State's Order, Allows Interim Fee Hike by Schools(18.03.2019)

Delhi High Court has allowed private unaided schools in national capital to go ahead with an interim hike in fees to implement recommendations of Seve.....

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Supreme Court: Frame Guidelines to Ensure Safety of School Children(18.04.2018)

Supreme Court has directed the Ministry of Human Resources Development to draft effective guidelines to ensure the safety and security of children ins.....

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SC Grants Relief to Short Tempered Army Officer who shot Boy for Plucking Fruits from his Compound(25.11.2019)

Supreme Court has acquitted of murder charges a retired Army Officer accused of killing a boy who was plucking fruits from his defence enclave and mod.....

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Bom HC: Emp. to Ensure That Minor Mistakes Due to Candidate’s Disability Shouldn’t Lead to Job Loss(29.02.2024)

Bombay High Court has held that minor errors stemming from the impairment of disabled candidates should not result in discrimination or unfair treatme.....

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SC to T.N.: Admit Candidates from Other States to Medical Courses(15.07.2016)

SC has ordered Tamil Nadu Government to admit 28 candidates from other States who were successful in cracking the exams held for super specialty cours.....

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SC: Govt. is not Bound by Budget Speeches(26.07.2016)

SC has held that Budget speeches by the Union Finance Minister are not enactments by Parliament and a Government cannot be bound under law by them.

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Del. HC: ITSC Can Only Grant Immunity from Penalty & Prosecution in Case of Full & True Disclosure(15.04.2024)

Delhi High Court has held that the power to grant immunity from penalty and prosecution is entrusted to the Income Tax Settlement Commission (ITSC) on.....

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News18 Wrap: SC Sets Deadline in Unnao Case, Pak Offers Consular Access to Kulbhushan & Other Stories You Missed(02.08.2019)

News18 Wrap brings you some of the biggest stories on News18.com today to help you stay updated at all times.

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'How Can Those in Jail During Trial be Released After Conviction': SC on OP Jindal University Rape Case(11.01.2018)

The case has received wide attention after the Punjab and Haryana High Court, in its bail order, had questioned the girl's reliability while repeatedl.....

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SC: Doctor Cannot be Subjected to Criminal Prosecution on Ambiguous Allegations of Medical Negligence(19.08.2019)

Supreme Court has reiterated that to prosecute a medical professional for negligence under criminal law it must be shown that he did something or fail.....

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Central Government notifies Mahila Samman Savings Certificate, 2023 as a Scheme framed for the purposes of section 194A(3) of the Income-tax Act, 1961(16.05.2023)

1.In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-clause (c) of clause (i) of sub-section (3) of section 194A of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961), the.....

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Govt: Aadhaar Mandatory For TB Patients to Get Cash Assistance Under Government Scheme(22.06.2017)

Government in exercise of its powers u/s 7 of Aadhaar Act 2016, has notified that Aadhaar is necessary as an identity proof for availing of conditiona.....

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SC: When Conviction by Lower Court Was Not Granted, High Court Cannot Can’t Convict Accused(19.07.2019)

Supreme Court has noted that when the trial court conviction under Section 498A of Indian Penal Code, 1860 was not for the demand of dowry the High Co.....

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After Manoj Tiwari’s Claim of 1,000 Illegal Properties, SC Says Give Us List, Will Make You Sealing Officer(25.09.2018)

Tiwari was present before the court in pursuance to the contempt notice issued to him for allegedly breaking the seal of a premises which was being ru.....

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As Strikes End, SC Defers Hearing on Security of Doctors, Keeps Open 'Larger Issue' of Their Safety(18.06.2019)

A bench of Justices Deepak Gupta and Surya Kant said it will not issue notice to the Centre but is keeping the larger issue of protection of doctors o.....

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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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Supersession of notification no G.S.R. 180 (E) of Government of India dated 17th February, 2016(23.05.2017)

This notification is being issued in supersession of Gazette Notification No G.S.R. 180 (E) of Government of India dated 17th February, 2016.

.....

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SC: Disciplinary Action Against Employee for Conviction in Criminal Case Not Barred(02.03.2020)

Supreme Court has reiterated that disciplinary action against an employee for conviction in a criminal case is not barred due to the suspension of sen.....

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Show cause notice under the CHALR has to be issued within ninety days of the receipt of the offence report(10.07.2024)

The Appellant is challenging the proceedings initiated against them under the provisions of Customs House Agent Licensing Regulations, 1984. The Appel.....

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All. HC to Schools in UP: Refund/Adjust 15% Fees Paid During COVID-19 Pandemic(17.01.2023)

Allahabad High Court has directed schools in Uttar Pradesh to refund or adjust 15% of extra fees charged during 2020-21 academic session, when the COV.....

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SC Cancels Appointment of Ex-Judge As UP Lokayukta, Names Another(28.01.2016)

SC has cancelled appointment of Justice Virendra Singh as UP Lokayukta and picked another ex-judge.

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'Munnabhai MBBS' Trick Lands Hospital in Soup as SC Orders Probe(15.12.2017)

The top court has constituted the inquiry committee on a complaint made by the Central government and the Medical Council of India (MCI), which conten.....

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CBT Approves Proposal to Recommend Amendment in Employees' Pension Scheme, 1995 (EPS)(22.08.2019)

In a major decision, the Central Board of Trustees (CBT) EPF in a meeting held at Hyderabad on 21 August 2019, approved the proposal to recommend for .....

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Supreme Court: Can’t Order Confiscation of Vehicle Without Hearing its Registered Owner(21.05.2024)

SC has observed that the plain reading of Section 63 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 indicates that the court cannot order.....

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Should MPs, MLAs be Disqualified Before Conviction in Criminal Case? SC to Decide Tomorrow(24.09.2018)

A five-judge Constitution bench will hear the PIL on Tuesday. The Union government has opposed the PIL seeking to remove lawmakers with criminal backg.....

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Journalist Jailed for ‘Defaming’ Yogi Adityanath Walks Out Day After SC Rap Over 11-Day Custody(13.06.2019)

Prashant Kanojia was released from Lucknow jail on a personal bond of Rs 20,000 and two other bonds of Rs 20,000 each.

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Delhi Court Extends Judicial Custody of Former NSE CEO Chitra Ramkrishna(29.03.2022)

Delhi Court has prolonged the judicial custody of former NSE CEO Chitra Ramkrishna in association with the NSE co-location scam case till 11th April, .....

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Premature redemption under Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) Scheme - Redemption price notified(25.05.2023)

In terms of GOI Notification F. No. 4(25) - W&M/2017 dated October 06, 2017 (SGB 2017-18, Series IX - Issue date November 27, 2017) on Sovereign Gold .....

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Can Affluent Among SC/STs be Denied Quota in Promotions: SC Asks Centre(20.08.2018)

It is the President who notifies a class to be SC or ST under Article 341 and 342 of the Constitution and the changes, if any, will have to be "m.....

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Scarlett Keeling Case: Bombay High Court Grants 10-Year Jail to Samson D'Souza(22.07.2019)

Bombay High Court has convicted Samson D'Souza to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment more than a decade later after D'Souza, a beach shack worker was f.....

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PIL In Delhi High Court Seeks To Make Health & Yoga Science Mandatory Upto 8th Standard Curriculum(16.05.2022)

Public interest litigation has been filed in the Court seeking directions on the Centre and the Delhi Government to make "Health and Yoga Science" a m.....

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SC Seeks Response from Bombay HC and Maharashtra Govt. over Arundhati’s Article(25.01.2016)

SC has sought response from Bombay High Court and Maharashtra Govt. after Arundhati Roy alleged that criminal contempt proceedings initiated against h.....

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Gujarat HC Notices Ex-IAS Officer, State, UPSC over CAT Order Dispute(29.12.2016)

Gujarat High Court has issued notices to former IAS officer D Kishor Rao, State Government and Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on a petition mo.....

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Hopes Dashed After SC Quashes Order Awarding 196 Grace Marks to NEET Students Opting for Tamil(23.11.2018)

Private tutors believe preparatory material in Tamil language needs to be honed and expanded further for students in the state to stand a better chanc.....

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Government Notifies SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2022(25.03.2022)

Central Government has notified the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) (Second Amendment) Regula.....

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Madhya Pradesh HC Grants Bail to Ex-MP Minister in Vyapam Scam(21.12.2015)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has granted bail to former state minister Laxmikant Sharma, an accused in 2012 scam of police constable recruitment examinat.....

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Bhima-Koregaon Case: Dissenting SC Judgment Vindicates Our Stand, Say Petitioners(29.09.2018)

The petitioners in the joint statement said their intention of approaching the apex court was to draw the attention of the judiciary to gross misuse o.....

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Karnataka HC Directs State to Implement in letter and Spirit ‘Shuchi’ Scheme(04.05.2021)

Karnataka High Court has directed the State government to implement in letter and spirit the ‘Shuchi’ scheme, a menstrual hygiene project of distribut.....

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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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HP HC Directs State Govt to Revisit Policy on Payment of Fees to Private Schools(26.08.2020)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has directed the State Government to revisit the policy on payment of fees to private schools, while setting aside a Gover.....

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Cal. HC: Award Liable to be Set Aside When Arbitrator Fails to Disclose His Appearance for Claimant(31.07.2023)

Calcutta High Court while observing that Arbitration Act cast a continuous duty on arbitrator to remain neutral, has held that award is liable to be s.....

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SC: Structures Cannot be Re-Erected Merely Because of Procedural Violation while Demolishing them(25.10.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that illegal structures cannot be permitted to be re-erected merely because there was procedural violation while demolishin.....

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HP HC Orders Action Against Officials Who Failed to Prevent Illegal Dumping of Muck in Forest Areas(06.07.2023)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has ordered disciplinary action against government officials for their failure to prevent the illegal dumping of muck in f.....

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Supreme Court Says Court Must Deal Corrupt People With an Iron Hand(08.09.2015)

SC while ordering termination of services of conductor in UP State Road Transport Corporation for allowing 25 passengers to travel ticketless in 1992,.....

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P&H HC: Notice to Employer Not Mandatory Before Making Reference to Adjudicatory Mechanism(22.04.2022)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that the employer cannot claim any hearing before making of the reference by the appropriate government under S.....

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SC: No Insurance Claim for Theft Committed without Violence(24.08.2016)

SC has ruled that a person or an entity can't seek compensation on insured goods if theft happened without violence and observed that the terms of the.....

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AgustaWestland: CBI Court Dismisses Christian Michel's Interim Bail Plea to Celebrate Easter(19.04.2019)

Special CBI Court has dismissed an interim bail application by British Businessman Christian Michel alleged middleman arrested in AgustaWestland chopp.....

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Amendments under Interest Equalisation Scheme in respect of UIN(20.04.2023)

1.Attention of Trade and Industry is drawn towards Trade Notice no. 38/2021-22 dated 20.04.2023, wherein the eligible Interest Equalisation beneficiar.....

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Govt. Makes Mandatory Online Application for Withdrawal under New Pension Scheme(15.03.2016)

Govt. has made online application for withdrawal under New Pension Scheme mandatory, with effect from April 1, 2016.

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Pay Primary School Teachers’ Dues Within A Month: Delhi High Court(16.01.2018)

Delhi High Court has directed the Municipal Corporations of Delhi to pay their primary school teachers their salary for the last month within a week a.....

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SC Issues Notice to IT Dept on DK Shivakumar's Plea for Discharge from Tax Evasion Charges(21.07.2020)

Supreme Court has issued notice to the Income Tax Department in a plea filed by Karnataka Congress President, DK Shivakumar, urging the removal of cha.....

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Ker. HC: Sexual Intercourse Which is Not the Outcome of Misconception of Fact is Not Rape(17.07.2024)

Kerala High Court while considering quashment of a criminal proceeding initiated against a man for raping a woman, has observed that if the materials .....

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Why Can’t Yogi Adityanath be Prosecuted for Hate Speech, SC Asks Yogi Govt(21.08.2018)

A bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices AM Khanwilkar and DY Chandrachud issued notice and sought a reply from the state government in four .....

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SC Rejects PIL Seeking to Enforce Vishakha Guidelines to Check Sexual Abuse at Religious Places(23.07.2019)

Supreme Court has held that it cannot entertain a PIL seeking extension of its Vishakha guidelines to religious places, including 'ashrams', 'madrasas.....

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SC Constitutes Task Force to Formulate Methodology for Scientific Allocation of Medical Oxygen(10.05.2021)

Supreme Court has constituted a 12 member National Task Force to formulate a methodology for scientific allocation of liquid medical oxygen to all the.....

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SC Directs Gujarat Govt. to Reply Hardik Patel's Fresh Plea(16.12.2015)

SC has sought a response from Gujarat Government on a fresh plea of Patel quota agitation leader Hardik Patel challenging High Court's decision declin.....

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UIDAI Sees Victory in SC Judgement on Aadhaar, Says Private Usage Restricted(26.09.2018)

The top court said Aadhaar is serving much bigger public interest and Aadhaar means unique and it is better to be unique than being best. There are th.....

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SC: Gratuity Payable on Resignation from Employment After 5 Years of Continuous Service(16.04.2020)

Supreme Court has observed that the gratuity under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 shall be payable on resignation from employment after 5 years of .....

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Del. HC Partially Allows Plea Against Discharge of Sharjeel Imam & Others in Jamia Violence Case(28.03.2023)

Delhi High Court while partially allowing petition against discharge of Sharjeel Imam, Safoora Zargar, Asif Iqbal Tanha and eight others in Jamia viol.....

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Calcutta HC Condones Delay in Appeals Filed by Revenue in Penny Stock Scam(14.04.2022)

Calcutta High Court has condoned the delay in a bunch of appeals filed by the Revenue, holding that the benefit provided is optional under the Direct .....

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Madras HC: All Schools Must Have Playgrounds as Sports & Physical Activities Integral to Education(02.09.2022)

Madras High Court while disposing a petition seeking guidelines for proper instruction of physical education in schools has directed State to constitu.....

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J&K High Court Directs CBI Inquiry into Multi-Crore JKCA Scam(03.09.2015)

J&K High Court has directed CBI inquiry into multi-crore Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) scam.

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Separate charges for distinct offences must be framed separately and cannot be clubbed together for more than one year(08.05.2017)

Present appeals arise out of three separate judgments of learned Single Judge of High Court discharging three Accused persons namely; Lalu Prasad Yada.....

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Ayodhya Dispute: Settlement of Dispute through Mediation was Also Suggested by SC in 2017(09.03.2019)

The idea of settling the dispute through mediation as suggested by a bench headed by Justice Khehar was revived by a bench headed by present Chief Jus.....

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Telangana HC Instructs on Not Opening Residential Schools with Hostels(01.09.2021)

Telangana High Court has instructed the State government not to reopen its residential schools with hostel facilities, including those being run by So.....

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Suven Life Sciences Secures Patent for Neuro-Degenerative Drug(18.10.2016)

Drug firm Suven Life Sciences has been granted one product patent each by Europe and Israel for a drug used in treatment of Neuro-Degenerative Disease.....

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Apex Court: Defence of Accused Cannot be Looked Into While Considering his Discharge Petition(08.01.2020)

Apex Court has observed that defence of the Accused cannot be looked into at the stage when the Accused seeks to be discharged under Section 227 of Co.....

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Delhi HC: Disciplinary Authority of Organization Can Issue Chargesheet Against Employee's Misconduct(03.08.2022)

Delhi High Court has held that once the employee is sent back to his parent department, it is the competent disciplinary authority of the parent organ.....

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Cabinet Approves Increasing Strength of SC Judges from 31 to 33 Excluding CJI(01.08.2019)

Once Parliament gives approval to the bill, the apex court will have a sanctioned strength of 34, including the CJI.

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Del. HC: Language of Web Series ‘College Romance’ Doesn’t Pass Community Test of Common Man(07.03.2023)

Delhi High Court while observing that language used in web series “College Romance” doesn’t pass community test of common man and transgresses into ar.....

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Why Was CBI’s Deputy Chief Abruptly Moved Out, SC Asks Government(12.12.2016)

The Centre's decision to appoint Gujarat cadre IPS officer Rakesh Asthana as interim CBI director has come under the Supreme Court's lens.Apex Court h.....

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ITAT, Pune: Income Tax Act, 1961 Has No Provisions to Condone Delay in Filing Misc. Applications(25.03.2020)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Pune, while dismissing a bunch of miscellaneous applications, has held that the Income Tax Act, 1961 does not ha.....

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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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SC Restrains Assam Govt.’s Electoral Gimmick Welfare Schemes(29.01.2016)

SC has restrained Assam Government from giving financial benefits under Chief Minster’s Rs 500 crore-welfare schemes following allegations of large-sc.....

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SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 Comes into Force(01.12.2015)

SEBI on 2 September 2015 notified SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, which has come into force from 1 December .....

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Supreme Court Expresses Concern over Attack on Bihar School girls(09.10.2018)

Supreme Court has expressed concern at the assault of 30 minor schoolgirls, allegedly when they resisted sexual harassment attempt at Supaul in Bihar.

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P&H HC: Call Conversations Between Co-Accused Sans Transcript Not Corroborative Material(11.04.2022)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that sans the transcript of the conversations between the co-accused, mere call details would not be considered.....

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SC: Non-Questioning on Incriminating Circum. Vitiate Trial if Omission Causes Miscarriage of Justice(09.07.2024)

SC has observed that when incriminating circumstances are not put to question before accused and he is not given an opportunity to explain such incrim.....

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Delhi HC: Quashing Disciplinary Proceedings On Procedures Does Not Exonerate Employee(06.02.2017)

Delhi High Court has ruled that if disciplinary proceedings against an employee are set aside on account of violation of procedure and not on merits, .....

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Post Centre's Application, NCP Asks SC to Reopen Rafale Case(15.12.2018)

NCP spokesperson Nawab Malik said, "We demand the resignation of the Law Secretary, Law Minister, Attorney General and Solicitor General who are .....

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CIC Stays Order on Disclosure of Information on Non-Performing Assets(08.07.2021)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has stayed the order of the First Appellate Authority (FAA) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) which had directed.....

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2 Women Devotees Under 50 Pray at Sabarimala in a First Since SC Verdict, Shrine Reopens After 'Purification'(02.01.2019)

The Sabarimala head priest, Kandaru Rajeevaru, had ordered to shut the temple till 11:30 am for purification after reports of women's entry into the t.....

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A petition based on unconfirmed news reports without verifying their authenticity should not normally be entertained(19.08.2020)

The Petitioner in present Criminal Miscellaneous Petition/application is the Petitioner in writ petition. The said writ petition was filed under Artic.....

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Patna HC Grants Bail to Intermediate Topper Scam Accused Bachcha Rai(15.02.2017)

Patna High Court has granted conditional bail to Amit Kumar alias Bachcha Rai in intermediate topper scam.

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Delhi High Court Prevents Website from Downloading TOI, ET Newspapers(21.01.2019)

Delhi High Court has prevented www.sscias.com from downloading copies of The Times of India and The Economic Times newspapers as well as the logo of t.....

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SC Clarifies Enquiry Report Submitted by SC Judge on Conspiracy Angle Against Former ISRO Scientist(26.07.2021)

Supreme Court has clarified that the enquiry report submitted by former Supreme Court judge Justice DK Jain on the conspiracy angle against former ISR.....

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Kerala HC Rejects Saritha's Plea for CBI Inquiry in Solar Scam(05.04.2016)

Kerala HC has rejected solar scam accused Saritha S Nair's plea for a CBI inquiry into role of Chief Minister Oommen Chandy in the scandal.

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Delhi Court Grants Bail to Lalu Prasad Yadav in Land for Job Scam Case(15.03.2023)

Rouse Avenue Court, Delhi has granted bail to Lalu Prasad Yadav, his wife Rabri Devi and daughter Misa Bharti in the alleged “land for job scam” case.

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Delhi HC Slams Delhi Govt. over Schools Demanding Money Under Management Quota(01.02.2016)

Delhi HC has told Delhi Government to take action against private schools that were “demanding money” from parents to admit kids under the management .....

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I'm Also Getting Messages from Telcos, Banks on Linking Aadhaar: SC Judge(18.12.2017)

The Supreme Court later made it clear that banks and telecom service providers will have to indicate the last date of linking the accounts and mobile .....

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Matters which come purely under the realm of a contract between two parties are not amenable to writ jurisdiction(22.06.2020)

The Appellants/Petitioners are aggrieved by the judgment passed by the learned Single Judge dismissing a writ petition filed by them praying for issua.....

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SC to UP Govt.: Introducing More Electric Furnaces at Crematorium, Offer Last Rite Services Free(15.12.2015)

SC while responding to UP Govt.’s plea that shifting crematorium which stands next to Taj Mahal will hurt “religious sentiments”, has asked Uttar Pra.....

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Aadhaar Verdict LIVE Updates: SC to Decide Whether Biometric ID is Mandatory, Right to Privacy Main Concern(26.09.2018)

Aadhaar Verdict LIVE Updates: Supreme Court to Decide Whether Biometric ID is Mandatory, Right to Privacy Main Concern

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Supreme Court: Cannot Burden Insurer to Follow Up on Insufficient Disclosure of Material Facts(19.06.2019)

Supreme Court has noted that it is responsibility of the insured while making the proposal to make a clear and specific disclosure of material facts a.....

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AIADMK MLAs Disqualification Case: SC Appoints M Satyanarayana as Third Judge After Split Verdict(29.06.2018)

The apex court also pulled up disqualified MLAs for making "casual" and "irresponsible" statements regarding the delay in deliveri.....

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CESTAT, Hyderabad: Exported Goods Cannot Be Confiscated Under Section 113 of Customs Act(26.04.2022)

Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Hyderabad has ruled that Section 113 of the Customs Act, 1962 only provides for confiscation of go.....

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SC Appoints Arbitrator to Adjudicate Dispute between Sidhu and Star India(24.11.2015)

SC has appointed retired judge Justice S B Sinha as an arbitrator to adjudicate a dispute between former Indian cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu and TV ch.....

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Rapid Response Teams, Water Cannons and Social Media Messages: SC Lists Steps to Control Mob Violence(02.10.2018)

The top court said the person, who has initiated or instigated any act of violence against cultural programmes resulting in loss of life and damage to.....

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SC Sentences 3 Contemnors to 3 Months Imprisonment for Scandalous Allegations Against Judges(06.05.2020)

Supreme Court has sentenced three contemnors to three months imprisonment for raising scandalous and scurrilous allegations against sitting Supreme Co.....

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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 Refuses Petition Seeking Abolition of Death Sentence(15.03.2016)

SC has refused to re-examine Constitutional validity of death sentence in light of evolving jurisprudence across world to do away with extreme punishm.....

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SC Rejects Pleas Challenging HC’s Order Directing 2015 to be Taken as Base Year for Reserving Seats(30.03.2021)

Supreme Court has refused to entertain a batch of pleas filed challenging the Allahabad High Court's order dated 15th March that directed State of UP .....

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Ker. HC: Writ Jurisdiction Cannot be Invoked to Re-Appreciate Evidence in Disciplinary Proceedings(01.04.2024)

Kerala High Court has held that the Court cannot consider the question about the sufficiency or adequacy of evidence in support of a particular conclu.....

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Delhi HC Reserves Order on Nursery Admissions Controversy(03.02.2016)

Delhi HC has reserved its order regarding Delhi Government’s scrapping of a list of 62 criteria being followed by private unaided schools in their adm.....

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Quota to 'Backward' Marathas Not to Hit SC Limit Hurdle, Saya Maharashtra Minister(20.11.2018)

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis Sunday said the Maharashtra government has accepted the State Backward Class Commission's report and decided to give .....

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Allahabad HC Directs to Take Decision on Representations to Include Rajbhar Community in ST List(17.03.2022)

Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh Government to take a decision over the representations forward to it by the Centre seeking inclusi.....

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Madras High Court Ruling on Incentive Increments of Schoolteachers(17.12.2015)

Madras High Court has held that cap of two sets of incentive increments fixed by the State government for schoolteachers who acquire additional educat.....

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Make Bail a Rule and Jail an Exception: SC Asks Judges to Show Humane Attitude, Compassion(06.02.2018)

A bench led by Justice Madan B Lokur emphasised that “a fundamental postulate of criminal jurisprudence is the presumption of innocence” and thus .....

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Terror Funding Case: SC Rejects Plea of Hizbul Chief Salauddin's Son(05.01.2019)

The top court said that once the trial court had granted extension of time to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to complete the investigation in.....

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Gauhati HC Admits NIA's Appeal Against Discharge of Assam MLA Akhil Gogoi in Chandmari Case(16.07.2021)

Gauhati High Court has admitted National Investigating Agency's appeal against the order of the Special NIA Court discharging him of all the charges i.....

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Now, a Plea in SC Challenging Appointment of Rakesh Asthana as DG of Aviation Security(24.01.2019)

Asthana, a Gujarat cadre IPS officer was at loggerheads with his boss former CBI Director Alok Verma for several months and both of them had levelled .....

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CESTAT: Value of Scrap Generated After Manufacture Not Includable in Assessable Value(13.06.2022)

Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has held that the value of scrap arising during the process of manufacture and retained by.....

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SC Urges to Not to Politicise Issue of Guidelines to Curb Sikh-Centric Jokes(06.04.2016)

SC has counselled various parties before it seeking guidelines for curbing racial comments and jokes on Sikhs and a clampdown on websites carrying Sik.....

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Kar HC: No Need to Share Opinion Given by CVC to Discipl. Authority with Delinquent Bank Employee(07.06.2024)

Kar. HC has observed that the Court does not subscribe to the views that opinion of Central Vigilance Commission to disciplinary authority should alwa.....

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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 .....

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Supreme Court Orders Assessment of “Live Transcription” for Recording of Evidence(11.10.2018)

Supreme Court has ordered an assessment of “Live transcription” technology be made for recording of evidence.

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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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'Ever Heard of Instrument Invented by Graham Bell, It is Called Telephone': SC Frowns Upon Govt Lawyers(08.02.2018)

Representing the Jharkhand High Court, advocate Tapesh Kumar Singh said that he had personally tried to seek instructions from the state government in.....

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SC to Goa Govt: "Not Averse" to Sustainable Development but Forest Cover Should not be Destroyed(16.09.2019)

Supreme Court has told the Goa Government that it is not averse to "sustainable development" but forest cover should not be destroyed at any cost. 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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There Should be no Impediment in Quashing the FIR, if COURT is Otherwise Satisfied that the Facts and Circumstances of Case so Warrant(20.02.2017)

Present writ petition has been filed by Petitioner, for quashing of FIR No. 604/2016, under Sections 323/354/506/509/34 of Indian Penal Code, 1860 reg.....

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SC:Purchaser of Goods for Commercial Purpose is Consumer if he Uses it Himself for Earning Livelihood(14.10.2019)

Supreme Court has clarified that if the commercial use of goods is by the purchaser himself for the purpose of earning his livelihood by means of self.....

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Calcutta HC Orders Removal of Chairman of WB Board of Primary Education(21.06.2022)

Calcutta High Court has removed Trinamool MLA Manik Bhattacharya from the post of Chairman of the Board of Primary Education with immediate effect in .....

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Mediation in Ayodhya Land Dispute Fails, SC Orders Day-to day Hearing from Aug 6; RSS Welcomes Move(02.08.2019)

The mediation panel in its report submitted on Thursday said that the Hindu and the Muslim parties have not been able to find a solution to the vexati.....

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Madras High Court: Guidelines Issued to Eradicate Manual Scavenging(01.05.2024)

Mad. HC while issuing guidelines to eradicate manual scavenging, has observed that an act like this is nothing less than State-sanctioned casteism and.....

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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.....

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Should Court Proceedings be Live Streamed Across the Country? SC Ruling Likely Today(26.09.2018)

A Supreme Court bench had reserved its verdict on August 24, saying it wanted to implement the concept of "open court" to decongest the cour.....

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'Pave Way for Construction of Ram Temple in Ayodhya': VHP in Haridwar Passes Resolution(21.06.2019)

VHP here passed a resolution, which stated that the judiciary should not turn away from its responsibility regarding the case which is pending before .....

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Jharkhand HC Rejects Plea to Seek Regularization of Persons Engaged Under MNREGA(04.04.2022)

Jharkhand High Court has rejected a writ plea filed by 39 persons working on the sanctioned post of Gram Rojgar Sewak under the Mahatma Gandhi Nationa.....

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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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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.....

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JSLPS Recruitment 2018: 132 Posts, Apply Before 23 July 2018(12.07.2018)

JSLPS aims to recruit candidates on Contract basis for different projects to fill vacant backlog FTE position of ST & SC categories.

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AAR Kerala : Distributors Liable to Pay GST on Additional Discount Reimbursed(17.01.2020)

Authority for Advance Ruling, Kerala has ruled that the distributors are liable to pay Goods and Service Tax and are also eligible to avail Input Tax .....

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Tel. HC: Employee Can’t be Denied Promotion on Pretext of Pendency Disciplinary Proceedings(28.09.2023)

Telangana High Court has held that employee cannot be made to suffer for long period of time without his case being considered for promotion on the pr.....

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Muslim Woman Moves SC Against Setting Up of Sharia Courts(02.09.2018)

A bench comprising Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices A M Khanwilkar and D Y Chandrachud asked petitioner Zikra to file an application to interven.....

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Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Seeking Physical Voting in SCBA Elections Through Secret Ballot(26.02.2021)

Supreme Court has dismissed as withdrawn the plea filed seeking directions to the Election Committee of Supreme Court Bar Association, to conduct the .....

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Supreme Court Seeks Foolproof Norms to Identify Scheduled Tribes(28.03.2022)

Supreme Court wants to fix foolproof parameters to determine if a person belongs to a Scheduled Tribe and is entitled to the benefits due to the commu.....

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PFRDA Switches to PAN for Online Enrolment Under NPS Scheme(21.12.2015)

Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority of India (PFRDA) has started using PAN instead of Aadhaar for validation of new customers who can no.....

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Allowing Women of All Ages to Enter Sabarimala, SC Takes Note of Kerala Govt’s Conflicting Stands(29.09.2018)

The five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra, in its 4:1 verdict, has said that ban on entry of women into the shrine was gen.....

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Supreme Court Directs Rajasthan Private Schools to Give Deduction in Annual School Fees(04.05.2021)

Supreme Court has permitted the private unaided schools in Rajasthan to collect annual school fees from their students as fixed under the Rajasthan Sc.....

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SC: Plea against Detention has to be Given Immediate Attention(29.08.2016)

SC has said that a habeas corpus plea, relating to legality of arrest, detention or imprisonment of a person, has to be given “immediate attention” an.....

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Judiciary Under Very Serious Threat, Says CJI Ranjan Gogoi After Sexual Harassment Allegations by SC Staff(20.04.2019)

Visibly upset after the woman's complaint was reported in detail by at least four web portals, the CJI made it clear that he was not going to be a par.....

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Delhi High Court Declines Relief to Schools on Fees(16.01.2018)

Delhi High court has refused to grant relief to private schools who wanted that a stay on their move to hike fees be vacated.

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SC Upholds BCI's Order Dismissing Complaint Against Lawyer Alleging Professional Misconduct(22.07.2020)

Supreme Court has upheld an order passed by Bar Council of India dismissing a complaint alleging professional misconduct by a lawyer.

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Bom. HC: Govt’s Decision to Exempt Pvt. Schools From 25% RTE Quota 'Unconstitutional'(19.07.2024)

Bombay High Court has held that the decision of Maharashtra Government to exempt private unaided schools from providing 25% quota in Class I or Pre-sc.....

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15 Years on, SC Reopens Probe Into Murder of Four Members of UP Family(09.02.2018)

Notably, the Special Investigation Team (SIT), to be headed by former CBI special director ML Sharma, will probe the murders after the CBI shut it in .....

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Government Notifies E-Assessment Scheme 2019 for Faceless Scrutiny of Income Tax Return(16.09.2019)

Central Government has notified that the E-assessment Scheme, 2019 that aims to completely eliminate the interactions between the tax authorities and .....

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Allahabad HC: Application U/S 482 CrPC Not Maintainable Against Summoning Order under SC/ST Act(30.05.2022)

Allahabad High Court while taking into account Section 14A(1) of the S.C./S.T. Act has held that Application under Section 482 of CrPC can't be filed .....

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Bombay High Court Seeks Detail Over Hazards to Nuclear Scientist(06.03.2017)

Bombay High Court has directed Department of Atomic Energy, Atomic Energy Commission and Atomic Energy Regulatory Board to file affidavits specifying .....

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Pointing Out Unauthorised Constructions, SC Says Delhi Being Ravaged by its Citizens, Officials(15.12.2017)

A bench comprising justices M B Lokur and Deepak Gupta said the consequences of the failure to implement the rule of law in Delhi were having a genera.....

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SC: Director of Company can be Made Accused Only if there is Enough Material to Prove His Active Role(26.08.2019)

Supreme Court has ruled that an individual either as a Director or a Managing Director or Chairman of the company can be made an accused along with th.....

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SC: PwD Allowed to Attend Interview if They Have Got Minimum Marks Prescribed For SC/ST Categories(22.05.2024)

Supreme Court while granting an interim relief, has passed an order allowing persons with disabilities (PwD) to appear in the interview for appointmen.....

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Plea in SC Challenges Ordinance to Make Instant Triple Talaq Penal Offence(25.09.2018)

Seeking to allay fears that the proposed law could be misused, the government has included certain safeguards, such as adding a provision of bail for .....

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NEET(UG)-2019 Wrong Answer Key: SC Refuses to Hear Plea of Students(15.06.2019)

A vacation bench comprising Justices Ajay Rastogi and Surya Kant said that the judges cannot become subject expert, and therefore, cannot sit as an ap.....

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MP HC Upholds Punishment of Compulsory Retirement of Court Staff Taking Bribe(30.03.2022)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has upheld its verdict of not interfering with the order of the Disciplinary Authority, and has directed compulsory retireme.....

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SC Issues Notice on IAF Martyr’s Father’s Petition Challenging AFT Rules(17.02.2016)

SC has issued notice to Union Government and agreed to hear a plea by an IAF martyr’s father challenging the constitutional validity of Sections 30 an.....

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Delhi High Court: ‘Why No Action Against Schools for Non-refund of Excess Fee?’(31.05.2018)

Delhi High Court has asked the city government why it had not taken action against private unaided schools which had not refunded the excess fee charg.....

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SC: Fresh Environmental Clearance Necessary for Expansion Beyond Limits Approved by Prior EC(06.12.2019)

Supreme Court has ruled that a fresh environmental clearance is necessary for the expansion of a project beyond the limits approved by the prior envir.....

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SC Refuses to Transfer to Itself Cases Challenging Agnipath Scheme in HCs(19.07.2022)

Supreme Court while refusing to transfer to it cases challenging Agnipath scheme, has transferred the petitions filed before it challenging the Agnipa.....

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After RSS Ideologue Govindacharya, Lawyers Move SC For Live Streaming of Ayodhya, Sabarimala Hearings(12.01.2019)

BJP leader and lawyer Ashwini Upadhyay has written to Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and four other judges seeking live streaming of the Ayodhya title dis.....

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SC Turns Down Plea to Stay Notification Constituting Enquiry Commission for Pegasus Spyware Scandal(19.08.2021)

Supreme Court has turned down a plea to stay the notification issued by West Bengal Government constituting an Enquiry Commission headed by former Sup.....

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SC: Should Not Grant Stay on Discharge Orders Unless Exceptional Circumstances Arise(28.02.2025)

Supreme Court has held that stay on discharge should never be granted unless circumstances are exceptional and further held that even for action under.....

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ITAT, Mumbai: Circular Due to Difficulties in E-filing Software Can’t be Relied(11.04.2022)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has ruled that the private discretionary trust shall be treated as AoP and has rejected the plea of the assessee.....

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Lok Sabha Passes Bill Seeking Expeditious Recovery of Bad Loans by Banks(02.08.2016)

Lok Sabha has passed the Enforcement of Security Interest and Recovery of Debts Laws and Miscellaneous Provisions (Amendment) Bill, 2016, which provid.....

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Scarlett Keeling Case: Bombay High Court Convicts One For Murder of UK Teenager In Goa In 2008(18.07.2019)

Bombay High Court's Goa bench has convicted a person in the 2008 British teenager Scarlett Eden Keeling death case, overturning his acquittal by the .....

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Delhi HC Issues Notice on NewsClick Plea for Quashing of ED's Money Laundering Case(06.07.2021)

Delhi High Court has issued notice on M/s PPK NewsClick Studio Pvt Ltd and its founder Prabir Purkayastha's petition seeking quashing of an ECIR again.....

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Sajjan Kumar to Surrender Today in Anti-Sikh Riots Case, Will Appeal in SC After Winter Break(31.12.2018)

The 73-year-old Congress leader was sentenced to life for the 'remainder of his natural life' by the Delhi High Court on December 17.

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Prime Minister Extends Faceless Assessment Scheme to All Taxpayers(14.08.2020)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expanded the faceless assessment scheme to all taxpayers, unveiled a single-page Taxpayers’ Charter and promised a fa.....

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SC Uphelds Rule That Allows CA’s Discipline Board to Refer Matter to Disciplinary Committee(09.02.2024)

SC has upheld a rule under Chartered Accountants' (Procedure of Investigation of Professional and Other Misconduct and Conduct of Cases) Rules, 2007 w.....

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SC Asks If Death Penalty is to be Done Away, Then Shouldn't Life Term be Till Death?(25.09.2015)

SC while taking note of push on abolition of death penalty, has asked from legal experts whether abolition of death penalty and limiting life term to .....

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SC Orders RBI, SEBI to Probe into IFCI’s ‘Irregularities’(26.09.2016)

SC has ordered probe by Serious Frauds Investigation Officer, RBI and SEBI into alleged financial irregularities in Industrial Finance Corporation of .....

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Need to Preserve Sanctity of SC as Institution: Justice AK Patnaik on Investigating Alleged Conspiracy Against CJI(26.04.2019)

The retired judge said that in order to preserve the sanctity of the court "a lot of application of mind is required" to investigate into th.....

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SC: Blank Cheque Would Attract Presumption under Section 139 NI Act if Signatures are Admitted(11.02.2021)

Supreme Court has observed that even a blank cheque leaf would attract presumption under Section 139 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 when sign.....

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Delhi HC Directs Delhi Government to Ensure Proper Scrutiny is Carried Out(22.12.2021)

Delhi High Court has told the Delhi Government to ensure that a proper scrutiny is carried out before the matters are sent to it for seeking leave to .....

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SC Junks Plea Questioning Custody of Mysuru Golden Throne(29.08.2016)

SC has dismissed a plea which questioned the custody of the golden throne and the golden howdah that is housed in the Mysuru Palace and are used durin.....

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CCI Gives Nod to Schneider-L&T Deal(19.04.2019)

Competition Commission of India (CCI) has said it has given approval to Schneider's acquisition of Larsen & Toubro's electrical and automation busines.....

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Ker. HC: Bail to be Granted if No Requirement for Custodial Interrogation, a Misconception(05.06.2024)

Kerala High Court has held that there appears to be a serious misconception of law that if no case for custodial interrogation is made out by the pros.....

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Give Due Seriousness to PIL for Barring Convicts from Running Parties: SC to Centre, EC(08.01.2018)

The top court had earlier agreed to examine the constitutional validity of Section 29A of the 1951 Representation of the People Act (RPA) which deals .....

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Mere Conjecture of a UPA Era Deal for 126 Rafale Jets of No Use: SC in Clean Chit to Modi Govt(15.12.2018)

The Supreme Court said things were quiet till September, 2018, when certain newspapers reported a statement claimed to have been made by the former Pr.....

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Rajasthan HC: Smuggling of Gold Can't be Treated As Terrorist Act Under UAPA(09.05.2022)

Rajasthan High Court has observed that Customs Act, 1962 is not included in Schedule-II of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 and conseque.....

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SC Rejects Yusuf Nulwalla’s Plea in 1993 Mumbai Blasts Case(02.08.2016)

SC has rejected a plea of Yusuf Mohsin Nulwalla, a co-convict and close friend of Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt serving a five-year jail sentence for de.....

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SC: Finish Proceedings Against Employees Within 6 Months(18.12.2015)

SC while taking note of inordinate delay in completing departmental proceeding, has asked all organisations and companies,private or public to conclud.....

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Ayodhya Verdict LIVE Updates: SC Refuses to Revisit Judgment That 'Namaz at Mosque is Not Integral to Islam'(27.09.2018)

Ayodhya Case: The Supreme Court verdict ended with 2:1 majority, posting the Babri Masjid-Ram Janmbhoomi title suit for hearing on October 29 while re.....

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Karnataka HC Directs State to Implement Scheme for Providing Sanitary Napkins(28.04.2021)

Karnataka High Court has directed the State Government to strictly abide by the time schedule it has enunciated for procurement of sanitary napkins/pa.....

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Telangana HC: Power to Grant Stay Under Telangana VAT Act is Discretionary(21.04.2022)

Telangana High Court has observed that the power of the authorities under the Telangana Value Added Tax Act, 2005 is discretionary and the same should.....

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Bombay HC Directs SSC Board to Pass a Girl with Learning Disability(24.08.2016)

Bombay HC, while observing that students with learning disability deserve sympathy and grace from authorities in their performance, has directed State.....

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Wait to Know How Netas' Assets Jump Drastically Just Got Longer as Govt Says It Needs More Time(17.04.2019)

More than a year after the judicial order, the Centre has informed the SC that the permanent machinery to ascertain the exponential growth in assets o.....

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Prolonged Sexual Relations as Good as Marriage? SC Seeks Centre's Views; Puts Liability on Male Partners(02.07.2018)

The Supreme Court has sought the views of the central government in deciding if a prolonged sexual relationship should be considered as ‘de facto ma.....

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ITAT, Chennai: Subscription Money received From Customers Shall be Treated as Deferred Income(29.04.2022)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Chennai has ruled that the subscription monies received in advance by the Company shall be treated as deferred income a.....

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Madras HC Stays Principal’s Decision to Discharg a UKG, Class II Students(25.11.2015)

Madras HC has stayed order of Principal of C.E.O.A. Matriculation Higher Secondary School discharging a Class II girl and a UKG student from school fo.....

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RSS Changes Stance on Women's Entry in Sabarimala, Slams Kerala Govt for Implementing SC Verdict(04.10.2018)

RSS general secretary Bhaiyyaji Joshi said that while the Sangh respects the court’s judgment, the sentiments of millions of devotees, including wom.....

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ITAT, Hyderabad: Joint Holder in Husband’s Salary Account Not Undisclosed Foreign Account(01.06.2021)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Hyderabad has dismissed an appeal by the revenue department wherein it ruled that being a joint account holder in.....

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Mad. HC: Disciplinary Procee. to be Initiated Against Lawyers Soliciting Work Through Online Service(04.07.2024)

Madras High Court has directed State Bar Councils to initiate disciplinary proceedings against lawyers soliciting work through online websites and add.....

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'Mosque Not an Essential Part of Islam' Remarks Need Reconsideration, Says Dissenting SC Judge(27.09.2018)

The judge said it is clear from the earlier decisions of the apex court that the question whether a particular religious practice is an essential or i.....

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SC Refuses to Entertain Homeo Doctor's Plea to Explore Alternate Medicines for COVID-19(16.04.2020)

Supreme Court has refused to entertain a plea seeking directions to the authorities to explore possibilities of alternate Unani and Homeopathic medici.....

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All. HC: Causing ‘Annoyance to Others’ A Prerequisite to Invoke Section 294 of IPC(31.05.2024)

Allahabad High Court has observed that in order to invoke Section 294 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, mere performance of an obscene act is not suffic.....

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SC Grants Custody of Daughter to Polish Mother(23.08.2016)

SC has directed a boarding school in Himachal Pradesh to hand over custody of a 10-year-old Polish child to her mother (Polish National), four years a.....

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‘Aided’ Schools Situation in City ‘Pathetic’, Says Delhi High Court(03.07.2018)

Delhi High Court has pulled up AAP government for lack of infrastructure and basic amenities, like water and toilet facilities, in a fully-aided gover.....

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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: Competent Lawyers Should be Appointed to Represent Govt.(30.11.2015)

SC while hearing case on appointment of government lawyers in district courts in Uttar Pradesh, said, "In choosing them (lawyers), the State will not .....

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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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SC: Error in Framing Question of Law would not Render Judgment in Second Appeal to be Rejected(15.10.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that mere error in framing a question of law would not render a judgment in Second Appeal liable to be set aside if it is f.....

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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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Madhya Pradesh High Court: Cannot Shift Officers Probing Sex Scandal(24.10.2019)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has prevented the authorities from changing the officer-in-charge and special investigation team probing a high-profile sex .....

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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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P&H HC: No Ground for Default Bail U/S 167(2) CrPC(03.05.2022)

Punjab and Haryana High Court, Has held that, for an offense of sexual assault, final report would be complete on statement of the prosecutrix and For.....

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SC Seeks Centre's Reply on Denial of Tax Relief to Congress in Year 1994-95(02.08.2016)

SC has sought answers from Centre on petition filed by Congress, over not getting exemption from paying tax under Section 13A of I-T Act for year 199.....

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News18 Daybreak | SC Set to Hear Rebel Karnataka MLAs' Plea Today and Other Stories You Need to Watch Out For(16.07.2019)

Get a fresh dose of the news that matters delivered directly to your inbox, every morning. The perfect way to get you started and informed for the day.....

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Karnataka HC Directs State to Submit Plan for Infrastructure Development in Government Schools(02.07.2021)

Karnataka High Court has directed the state government to submit a plan of action for spending the Rs 100 crore allocated towards infrastructure devel.....

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SC: Relief Granted to UPSC Aspirant Who Missed His Re-Medical Test in 2014(05.08.2024)

SC has granted relief to a UPSC aspirant who missed his re-medical test, by invoking its plenary jurisdiction under Article 142 of COI in order to do .....

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Law to check scams in Banks(18.12.2018)

The Government has initiated formulation of laws to secure prudential banking and help effect a culture of credit discipline, including, inter alia, i.....

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SC Issues Notice on Plea Against Order Declining to Quash FIR on Grounds of Sedition Against Tribals(20.09.2019)

Supreme Court has issued notice on a petition challenging the judgment of the Jharkhand High Court which declined to quash an FIR for sedition registe.....

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SC: Objection Regarding Pecuniary Jurisdiction of Consumer Forums Should be Raised Beforehand(22.07.2019)

Supreme Court has noted that State Commission having already decided the matter on merits such a technical objection as regards pecuniary jurisdiction.....

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CESTAT: Stability Studies, Technical Testing & Analysis of New Drugs Not Subject to Service Tax(17.05.2022)

Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Bangalore has ruled that the stability studies, technical testing and analysis of new drugs are no.....

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Ayodhya Case LIVE: SC Resumes Hearing; Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's Aide Presents 'Compromise Formula' to AIMPLB(08.02.2018)

The Supreme Court has resumed hearing in the politically-sensitive Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid title dispute case. The cross petitions up for hearing.....

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Only Legislation Can Resolve Ayodhya Dispute Now, Says VHP as SC to Form Bench Before Jan 10(05.01.2019)

The Supreme Court on Friday said that an appropriate bench constituted by it will pass an order in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid case.

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Karnataka Government Extends Time to Complete Assessment Under Karasamadhana Scheme, 2021(19.07.2021)

Karnataka Government has extended the time for completion of Assessment or Reassessment or Rectification, withdrawal of the appeal, other proceedings .....

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Inclusion of "Capital Small Finance Bank Limited" in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934(16.02.2017)

We advise that the "Capital Small Finance Bank Limited" has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notificat.....

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Kerala High Court: Scribe Should Have Completed Matriculation But Not 12th Standard(06.06.2024)

Ker. High Court while allowing a candidate with ninety percent disability to attend the Kerala Engineering Architectural Medical Examination (KEAM), 2.....

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With SC Rethinking its Decision on Section 377, Hope Spreads Among Kolkata's LGBTQ Community(09.01.2018)

The relook comes months after some judges on a nine-judge Constitution Bench, which had held Right to Privacy as a fundamental right, denounced discri.....

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Disruptors Have Lost on All Counts, Says Arun Jaitley Bolstered by SC Verdict on Rafale Deal(15.12.2018)

In an apparent attack on Congress President Rahul Gandhi, who has been alleging corruption in the purchase of the fighter jets, Jaitley said "dis.....

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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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Madras HC: Disciplinary Action for Officers Sanctioning Public Buildings on Water Bodies(13.10.2025)

Madras HC directed the State Govt to issue circulars mandating disciplinary action against officers who sanction public buildings on water bodies and .....

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SC: Sanofi Case Needs Consideration(23.09.2015)

SC has admitted I-T department's appeal to recover R1,058 crore in taxes from the French company for its 2009 purchase of Hyderabad-based Shantha Biot.....

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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.....

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Delhi High Court Suspends Sentence of Former Union Minister Dilip Ray in Coal Scam Case(28.10.2020)

Delhi High Court has suspended the sentence of 3 years given to former Union Minister Dilip Ray who was sentenced on Monday by a Special Central Burea.....

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Allahabad HC: Mediums like Television, Internet are Resulting in Loss of Innocence of Adolescents(25.07.2025)

Allahabad High Court while expressing serious concerns over 'disastrous' effects of television, internet, and social media on adolescents has observed.....

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Delhi HC Put Stay on Enforcement of Amended Street Vendors Scheme(09.08.2016)

Delhi HC has stayed enforcement of AAP Government's amended rules and scheme for regulating street vending activities in the national capital and to p.....

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Bombay HC: Obscene Acts In Private Place Not Offence(21.03.2016)

Bombay HC, while quashing a case against 13 men who were arrested for allegedly indulging in obscene acts with women in a flat, has said any such acti.....

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News18.com Daybreak | SC Clears Padmaavat, GST Council Cuts Rates and Other Stories You May Have Missed(19.01.2018)

Get a fresh dose of the news that matters, delivered directly to your inbox, every morning. The perfect way, to get you started and informed, for the .....

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SC Refuses to Interfere with CBSE and ICSE Schemes for Evaluation of Class XII Students(23.06.2021)

Supreme Court has refused to interfere with schemes propounded by CBSE and ICSE for evaluation of Class XII students, noting that there are other set .....

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SC: Customs Duty to be Paid by Owner Even When Confiscated Goods are Redeemed by Paying Fine(24.07.2024)

Supreme Court has held that the owner of goods has a liability to pay customs duty, even after confiscated goods are redeemed after payment of fine un.....

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SC Orders NBCC to Inspect Supertech’s Towers in Noida(28.07.2016)

SC has ordered National Buildings Construction Corporation (NBCC) to inspect and submit a report on real estate major Supertech’s Emerald Towers wheth.....

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Do Relatives of Affluent SC/ST Employees Need Quota in Promotions, Asks Supreme Court(24.08.2018)

The bench questioned why 'creamy layer' principle, could not be made applicable to deny quota benefits in promotion to those affluent among the SC and.....

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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: ‘Will Children of Bureaucrats Study in Govt Schools? ’(25.01.2017)

Delhi HC has asked, ‘Will children of bureaucrats study in Government schools’, as it directed City Administration to improve infrastructure in its ow.....

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Cyber Crime Hits SC Judge, User 'Influencing' Netizens Disguised as Madan B Lokur(10.12.2018)

Delhi Police Special Cell has now launched an investigation to apprehend the person using the email ID, which is identical to that of the apex court j.....

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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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MP HC: Accused Cannot be Prosecuted by Married Woman for Rape on False Promise of Marriage(01.07.2024)

Madhya Pradesh High Court while quashing a rape FIR, has observed that on the date of developing physical relationship, the prosecutrix was a married .....

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SC Vacates Stay on Anticipatory Bail to Accused in Jodhpur Development Authority Scam(01.06.2017)

Supreme Court has lifted its stay on Rajasthan High Court’s grant of anticipatory bail to accused in Jodhpur Development Authority scam.

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Karnataka HC Extends Deadline for Door-to-Door Survey on Eligible Children for School Admission(07.06.2021)

Karnataka High Court has extended till 15th July, 2021, the deadline to complete the door-to-door survey to identify children eligible for school admi.....

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Delhi HC Grants Bail to MCD Officials and Other in Commonwealth Games Scam Case(24.11.2015)

Delhi High Court has granted bail to MCD Executive Engineer OP Mahla, civic body's tender clerk Gurcharan Singh and private firm Sweka Powertech Engin.....

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CESTAT: No Penalty on Confiscated Gold Bar in The Presence of Cogent Evidence(29.06.2022)

Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Delhi bench has held that no penalty arises on a confiscated gold bar in the presence of.....

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Gurugram Court: Bail Denied to Accused in GST Scam Case(03.06.2022)

Gurugram Sessions Court has denied bail application of an accused of GST scam allegedly involved in availing and passing on fraudulent ITC to non-exis.....

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SC Directs Maharashtra Assembly Not to Take Coercive Action against Shobhaa De(15.10.2015)

SC has directed Maharashtra Assembly not to take any coercive step against Shobhaa De, regarding the statement she gave while criticising decision of.....

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Madras HC: Govt School Teachers Placing Their Kids in Pvt Schools Exhibits Their Failure(29.06.2017)

Madras High Court has lamented sad state of affairs at government schools and observed that government school teachers placing their children in priva.....

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CIVIL - Delhi HC Sets Aside State's Order, Allows Interim Fee Hike by Schools(18.03.2019)

Delhi High Court has allowed private unaided schools in national capital to go ahead with an interim hike in fees to implement recommendations of Seve.....

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SC: Employee Dismissed After Disciplinary Proceeding Can’t be Reinstated Merely Because of Acquittal(05.09.2022)

Supreme Court has held that an employee who was dismissed from service pursuant to disciplinary enquiry cannot be reinstated merely because he is acqu.....

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Justice Dhingra Led 2-Member SIT to Probe Anti-Sikh Riot Cases, SC Drops Plans of 3rd Member(04.12.2018)

Speaking to News18, Justice SN Dhingra said that the decision to reopen the cases would depend on the evidence available.

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ICAI Announces Cut-off Date for Conversion from Earlier Scheme to Revised Scheme(28.07.2020)

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India ( ICAI ) has announced the cut-off date for conversion from Earlier Scheme to Revised Scheme of CA Final E.....

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Pat. HC: Bihar Law Increasing Reservation for SC, ST & OBC Communities to 65%, Set Aside(20.06.2024)

Pat. HC has set aside the Bihar Reservation of Vacancies in Posts and Services (Amendment) Act, 2023 and the Bihar (in admission in educational instit.....

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TRAI Says 'No' to Discriminatory Tariffs to Subscribers in Same Class(26.05.2017)

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has directed operators not to provide discriminatory tariffs to subscribers in same class.

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Allahabad High Court: SC/ST Act Applies if Offence is Public(25.02.2020)

Allahabad High Court has set aside an order of summoning under the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 (SC/.....

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Premature redemption under Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB)(10.06.2024)

1. In terms of GOI Notification F.No.4(25) - W&M/2017 dated October 06, 2017 (SGB 2017-18 Series XI-Issue date December 11, 2017) and in terms of GOI .....

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SC In Tirupati Temple Case: Constitutional Court Can't Interfere In Daily Rituals Of Temple(17.11.2021)

In a petition filed by a devotee alleging irregularities in the rituals at Tirupati Tirumala Temple, the Supreme Court has observed that a constitutio.....

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Supreme Court: Video Evidence Need Not be Played or Transcribed to be Admissible(17.09.2025)

Supreme Court held that a video recording of a contraband seizure is admissible without a transcript, provided a valid electronic certificate under Se.....

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Madras HC: Admission to Class XI not Automatic if School Switches Affiliation(22.08.2016)

Madras HC has ruled that students who pass class X Board examination in a CBSE school cannot claim automatic admission to class XI in the same school .....

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To Reduce Pendency, Govt May Not Move SC in Cases Where Implication is Below Rs 50 Lakh(02.07.2018)

According to a government data, as on June 12, 2017, a total of 1,35,060 government cases and 369 contempt cases were pending in courts.

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ITAT, Delhi: Subscription Fee Towards Cloud Services Not Taxable as Royalty(29.04.2022)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has held that the subscription fee received towards Cloud Services is not taxable as royalty.

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SC: Magistrates Can’t Ask Police to Investigate Private Criminal Defamation Complaint(28.07.2016)

SC, while prima facie finding fault with a lower court order asking Maharashtra cops to probe defamation case against Congress VP Rahul Gandhi, has sa.....

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Setting Aside EC Notification, SC Says NOTA Can't be Permitted in Rajya Sabha Polls(22.08.2018)

NOTA was introduced in India following the 2013 Supreme Court directive in the People’s Union for Civil Liberties vs Union of India judgment.

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Relief for Home Buyers as SC Cancels Amrapali's RERA Registration, Asks NBCC to Take Over Projects(23.07.2019)

The bench further ordered an investigation by the Enforcement Directorate into the aspect of money laundering. It asked ED to submit periodic reports .....

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Chotta Rajan-Netflix Row: Bombay HC Refuses to Direct Netflix to Take Down 'Scoop' Web Series(02.06.2023)

Bombay HC, while refusing to grant relief to Gangster Chhota Rajan in a suit filed by him against the makers of Netflix series ‘Scoop’ for allegedly d.....

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Karnataka High Court Disposes PIL Challenging SIT Probe in Ramesh Jarkiholi Sex CD Scandal Case(10.03.2022)

Karnataka High Court has disposed of a public interest litigation seeking to quash the order passed by the Commissioner of Police, forming a Special I.....

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Government Extends Due Date for Submission of Applications under PLI Scheme for Textiles(16.02.2022)

Ministry of Textiles has further extended the timeline for submission of applications under the PLI Scheme for Textiles till 28.02.2022. Earlier the .....

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Supreme Court Asks States to Implement Guidelines on Safety in Schools(10.10.2017)

Supreme Court has directed all State Governments to ensure that Centre's guidelines on safety and security of children are implemented in "reality" in.....

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'Quota Based on Economic Condition Not Possible': SC Ruling on 'Creamy Layer' Irks BJP Dalit Leaders(29.09.2018)

The Supreme Court verdict has brought in the creamy layer aspect in reservations, which BJP SC Morcha leader says 'is a matter of study'. "When o.....

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Orissa High Court: Right to Education Includes Right to Safe Education(07.05.2021)

Orissa High Court has held the "Right to education includes right to safe education", and when the very purport of the Right to Education Act, 2009 is.....

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Supreme Court: Mandatory For Private Schools on DDA Land to Seek Prior Approval For Hiking Fees(23.01.2017)

Supreme Court has dismissed a petition challenging Delhi High Court verdict that made it mandatory for private unaided schools, built on DDA land, to .....

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Supreme Court Gives Green Signal to 24x7 Witness Protection Scheme(06.12.2018)

Supreme Court has directed state governments to provide round-the-clock police protection to witnesses who face threats for deposing against those acc.....

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A.P. HC Passes Interim Order Imposing Stay on APPSC Group-I Interviews for Four Weeks(17.06.2021)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has passed an interim order imposing a stay for four weeks on the APPSC Group-I interviews scheduled to begin on 17th June, .....

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Ker. HC: Emp. Messaging in Pvt. Whatsapp Group About Safety of Company Doesn’t Attract Disc. Proc.(21.06.2024)

Kerala High Court has held that an employee sending messages on a private WhatsApp group regarding the safety of company cannot attract disciplinary p.....

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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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Punjab and Haryana HC grants Bail to Advocate Allegedly Involved in GST Scam(28.02.2020)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has granted bail to an Advocate who was allegedly involved in registering bogus firms for performing Goods and Services .....

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No Change in Stance on Article 35A, Only Elected Govt Can Take Stand: J&K Administration(24.02.2019)

The J&K government's counsel had sought permission from the SC for circulating a letter among the contesting parties for adjourning the upcoming h.....

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Supreme Court Imposes Fine on Political Parties for Not Disclosing Criminal Antecedents(11.08.2021)

Supreme Court has imposed fine on eight political parties for committing contempt of court by flouting the directions in its February 2020 judgment fo.....

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SC Issues Notice over Clinical Trial of Rotavac(06.07.2016)

SC has issued notice to Centre, Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and Christian Medical College, Vellore on a plea seeking disclosure of complete cent.....

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Allahabad High Court Directs UPPSC to Re-Evaluate PCS Prelims Answer Sheets(03.04.2018)

Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) to re-evaluate answer-sheets of the PCS preliminary examination .....

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SC Rejects Plea to Monitor Probe in Saradha Chit Fund Scam(12.02.2019)

Supreme Court has declined plea for monitoring by court of investigations in Saradha Chit Fund scam.

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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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SC Bars BCCI Funds to State Units(10.10.2016)

SC, while addressing financial tussle of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)'s 25 State cricket associations, has them from using BCCI funds .....

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CBDT Notifies E-Assessment of Income Escaping Assessment Scheme 2022(31.03.2022)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified that the e-Assessment of Income Escaping Assessment Scheme, 2022 and Faceless Jurisdiction of Income.....

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SC Restricts Entry to Patiala House Court in Kanhaiya Kumar Sedition Case(17.02.2016)

SC has said that only lawyers representing Kanhaiya Kumar, his family members, five members of the press and five police personnel, excluding the Inve.....

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Allahabad HC Prohibits UP Government From Issuing SC Certificates to OBC Poll Candidates(25.01.2017)

Allahabad High Court has prohibited Government from issuing Scheduled Caste (SC) Certificate to any candidate in Assembly Polls belonging to OBC categ.....

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'Will Not Tolerate Garbage Burning at Any Cost': SC Appointed Panel on Delhi Pollution(10.12.2018)

The Central Pollution Control Board-led task force on November 22 recommended to the EPCA that industrial, construction and demolition activities shou.....

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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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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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Nothing Secret About Vision Document on Taj Mahal, SC Tells UP Govt(29.11.2018)

The Delhi School of Planning and Architecture told the court that it is in the process of preparing a vision document for the protection and the prese.....

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SC: Comments to be Made Within Public View to Punish Person for Casteist Insults Under SC/ ST Act(21.05.2024)

Supreme Court has observed that in order to decide a complaint under the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, the.....

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ITAT, Delhi: Subscriber Fee Not Taxable as Royalty as Per India-Singapore DTAA(28.03.2022)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has held that the subscriber fee would not be taxable as royalty as per the India-Singapore Double Taxation Avoid.....

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Bom. HC: Release of Film ‘Hamare Baarah’ Permitted After Agreement on Deletion of Certain Portions(19.06.2024)

Bombay High Court has allowed the release of the film ‘Hamare Baarah’ after the makers agreed to make changes in certain portions and adding disclaime.....

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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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Bombay HC: State Government To Take Final Call on Implementing Odd-Even Scheme(02.12.2016)

Bombay High Court has said that it was for Government, and not court, to take a decision to implement odd-even scheme for private vehicles.

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Centre Moves SC Against Bombay HC Order Asking for Mehul Choksi’s Medical Report(02.07.2019)

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, told the SC that the high court order may have an adverse impact on the government's effort .....

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SC: Father Can Give Property to Married Daughter(21.04.2016)

SC has ruled that a man is legally entitled to nominate his married daughter to own his cooperative society flat after his death, depriving his wife a.....

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Price Escalation and Change in Foreign Law can't be Considered Force Majuere : Delhi HC(18.01.2019)

Delhi High Court has held that escalation of price of coal and change in law abroad will not amount to "force majuere" under the agreement, so as to a.....

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Madras HC Directs State to Install Complaint Boxes in Schools for Sexual Abuse Complaints(21.07.2021)

Madras High Court has directed the State government to install complaint boxes in every school to encourage students to shun hesitation and complain f.....

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Bombay HC Asks State to Check Implementation of GR on School Bags(01.04.2016)

Bombay HC has asked State Government to inform it by April 28, the mechanism it has put in place to check that schools implement the last year's Gover.....

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CISF 2019 Recruitment: 429 Vacancies For Post of Head Constable, Direct Link Here(20.02.2019)

The application fee for General and Other Backward Class (OBC) applicants is Rs 100. SC and ST category students don’t need to pay any fee. There is.....

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Karnataka HC Directs State to Convene Meeting for Rescuing Monkeys(05.08.2021)

Karnataka High Court has directed that the state government and Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Pallike (BBMP) officials should convene a meeting in prese.....

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CESTAT, Mumbai: Acceptance to Pay Duty Exempt from Liability of Confiscation and Redemption Fine(14.04.2022)

Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has observed that voluntarily acceptance and willingness to pay the duty at the enhanced rate.....

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Muslim Woman Who Filed PIL in SC Against Nikah Halala, Polygamy Faces Rape, Death Threats(29.06.2018)

Sameena Begum has requested the court that Section 2 of Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act, 1937, be declared arbitrary and violation of Co.....

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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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SC Says, We Cannot Be Soft on Terror Accused(25.11.2015)

SC has refused to grant an interim release from Tihar jail on health grounds to Marie Emmanuelle Verhoeven, accused of murdering Chilean senator in te.....

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Chennai Woman Kills Self After Husband Uses SC Verdict to Justify Extramarital Affair(02.10.2018)

The woman's husband, who worked as a security guard, started distancing himself from her when she was diagnosed with tuberculosis.

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Karnataka HC: Distribution of CD Containing Lascivious Material is Offence Under Section 67 IT Act(08.05.2020)

Karnataka High Court has held that the dissemination of "material which is lascivious or appeals to the prurient interest" by way of Compact Disks wou.....

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SC: To Claim Exclusion of Period When Court Remain Closed, S.34 Appln. Must be Filed Within 90 Days(12.04.2023)

Supreme Court has observe that exclusion of period during which Court was closed from computation of limitation is available only when application und.....

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SC Extends Stay on Defamation Proceedings against DMDK Leader Vijayakanth(01.12.2015)

SC has extended stay on summons issued by a lower court to DMDK leader and actor Vijayakanth, in criminal defamation complaint filed by Tamil Nadu Gov.....

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Ayyappa Devotees Warn of ‘Bleak Future’ for Kerala Govt if SC Decision on Sabarimala Not Reversed(07.10.2018)

The Nama Japa Yatra, which had women believers of Lord Ayyappa in large numbers, stated that there “can be no interference in Hindu religion”.

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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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BCI Directs SBCs to Initiate Discipl. Action Against Advocates Soliciting Work Through Online Portal(09.07.2024)

Bar Council of India (BCI) has issued directions to State Bar Councils to take disciplinary action against advocates soliciting work through online po.....

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Delhi HC: No School Fee Hike till Aug 22(01.08.2016)

Delhi HC has ordered unaided private schools not to hike fees till August 22 and to submit their account details to the Delhi Government.

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Karnataka High Court Asks Schools to Obtain Parents’ Nod to Issue TC’s(15.07.2019)

Karnataka High Court has ruled that elementary schools cannot expel students and issue them transfer certificated (TC’s) on the grounds of short payme.....

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Supreme Court Raps Chopper Scam Accused: Don’t do this Nonsense, Justice Cannot be Bought(12.09.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that Justice cannot be bought while coming down heavily on VVIP chopper scam accused Gautam Khaitan in a case related to th.....

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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.....

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SC: Two Years Jail for Rash Driving Causing Death Not Enough(29.08.2016)

SC, while expressing concern about menace of rash and negligent driving which claims nearly 400 lives on Indian roads every day, has said that the ex.....

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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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Ker. HC: Criminal Misc. Cases to be Numbered Only After Producing Witness Statements & Docs.(07.06.2024)

Kerala High Court has directed its registry to number criminal miscellaneous cases only after producing the final report along with witness’s statemen.....

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Madras HC: Mere Signing of Statement Admitting Tax Liability, Doesn't Amount to Self-Ascertainment(21.04.2022)

Madras High Court has ruled that merely because an assessee has, signed a statement admitting tax liability under the stress of investigation, and hav.....

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SC Asks AAP Govt.: Why Not Exempt Trucks Carrying Chicken(23.08.2016)

SC has asked Arvind Kejriwal Government, “If trucks carrying ice and eggs to Delhi are exempt from paying green levy, why not extend the same benefit .....

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Delhi HC Allows Para-Athlete with Muscular Dystrophy to Continue with Stem Cell Therapy(17.04.2019)

Delhi High Court has granted interim relief to a para-athlete, suffering muscular degeneration, to continue with stem cell treatment which was stopped.....

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Mumbai Court: Woman Groped on Street Can't be Prosecuted as Participant to Crime(12.04.2023)

Mumbai Sessions Court while upholding discharge of Shilpa Shetty in a 2007 obscenity case has observed that a woman being groped on the street can’t n.....

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Release of foreign exchange for Miscellaneous Remittances(03.07.2024)

1. In terms of the direction issued under the A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No. 16 dated September 12, 2002, A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No. 55 dated Decemb.....

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SC Issues Notice to Centre on Rape Victim's Plea against Abortion Law(21.07.2016)

SC has sought response from Centre and Maharashtra Govt. on a plea of an alleged rape victim challenging provisions of the abortion law which prohibit.....

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Supreme Court: MACP Scheme Has Nothing to Do With Next Promotional Post(31.01.2022)

Supreme Court has observed that Modified Assured Career Progression (MACP) Scheme has nothing to do with the next promotional post and what the employ.....

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SC Pulls Up Delhi Govt. over Inadequate Public Transport Facility(06.01.2016)

SC has pulled up Delhi Govt. and said, "Delhiites have cooperated with government's odd-even vehicle rule. But look at the way they have travelled in .....

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'This Can't Go On, We Need Answers': SC Directs Nitish Govt to File Response on Encephalitis Deaths in 7 Days(24.06.2019)

The court asked the government to reply on the adequacy of medicines, nutrition and hygiene, following which the state said that 'things were under co.....

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Karnataka HC Directs State to File Status on Implementation of Shuchi Scheme(02.04.2021)

Karnataka High Court has directed the state government to file a status report with regard to the implementation of Shuchi scheme and to state as to w.....

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SC Refuses to Extend Time for Filing of Application Seeking Allotment Under PMAY Scheme(22.03.2022)

Supreme Court has refused to extend time for filing of application seeking allotment under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana by those who have been affec.....

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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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SC Rejects Relief to Ex- Union Minister Santosh Bagrodia in Coal Scam Case(08.09.2015)

Supreme Court has rejected plea filed by former Union Minister Santosh Bagrodia, seeking exemption from personal appearance before a special court in .....

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Ex-CMs Mulayam, Akhilesh Move SC For Sufficient Time to Vacate Govt Bungalows(30.05.2018)

The two former Chief Ministers had earlier moved the UP government's estate department seeking two years' time to vacate their official residences and.....

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Defacement of Public Places by Political Parties Can't be Allowed, SC Tells Tamil Nadu Govt(09.03.2019)

A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi asked the Tamil Nadu government to inform within two weeks about the steps taken regarding prevention of .....

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SCDRC: Insured Should Take All Reasonable Steps to Safeguard Vehicle Insured From Loss or Damages(14.07.2022)

State Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission, Chandigarh has held that insured should take all reasonable steps to safeguard the vehicle insured from l.....

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Goa Mining Dependants to Meet BJP Chief Amit Shah on Jan 13 Over SC Ban(11.01.2019)

In March last year, the Supreme Court quashed 88 leases and prohibited the extraction of fresh iron ore.

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Rescindment of notification number 43/2016-Customs (ADD) dated the 8th August, 2016(12.08.2021)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (1) and (5) of section 9A of the Customs Tariff Act. 1975 (51 of 1975), the Central Government rev.....

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SC: Constitution Doesn’t Take Away Right of Non Tribal Person to Vote in Scheduled Area(15.05.2023)

Supreme Court has held that Representation of People 1950 Act is applicable to Scheduled Area and therefore any person eligible to vote who is ordinar.....

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Kerala HC Disposes Petition Seeking Probe Into Solar Scam Case(15.03.2016)

Kerala HC has disposed petition seeking probe into possibility of a conspiracy behind solar scam accused Saritha S Nair's revelation that she paid bri.....

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Bofors Case: Why Are You Intervening When CBI is Not Filing Appeal, SC Asks BJP Leader(16.01.2018)

The bench lamented that the courts were sought to be used for political battles and publicity and hence, it was necessary for the judges to stick to t.....

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Delhi HC Directs ICMR to Clarify Stand on Requirement of Doctor's Prescription for COVID Testing(23.07.2020)

Delhi High Court has directed the Indian Council of Medical Research to file an affidavit stating its stand on the requirement of a doctor's prescript.....

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SC: Dispute regarding Discharge of Contract is Arbitrable as per Arbitration Agreement(22.07.2024)

SC has observed that once contract has been discharged by performance, no right to seek performance, or to perform any obligation remains under it but.....

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Delhi HC Rejects Private Schools’ Review Plea over Fee Hike(28.07.2016)

Delhi HC has rejected review petition against its earlier order that no private unaided school allotted land by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) .....

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Nearly 2 Lakh Children Go ‘Missing’ Between Two Surveys Done by Centre, SC ‘Shocked’(22.08.2018)

The court also proposed setting up of national-level and state-level committees for monitoring and overview of shelter homes so that recent incidents .....

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Hyderabad HC Vacates NGT’s Stay Order in Irrigation Scheme with Riders(04.01.2017)

Hyderabad High Court has vacated stay order of National Green Tribunal (NGT) for Palamuru Ranga Reddy Lift Irrigation Scheme (PRLIS) on condition that.....

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Delhi Records Worst Air Quality of Year After Diwali as SC Firecracker Ban Goes Up in Smoke(09.11.2018)

The sharp spike in pollution is caused by rampant burning of firecrackers that has led to the formation of a smoky layer across the national capital a.....

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SC to Use AI to Make Live Transcriptions of its Hearings(21.02.2023)

Supreme Court has launched live transcription service in CJI D.Y. Chandrchud’s courtroom on trial basis. The service will use Artificial Intelligence .....

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SC Asks Jiah Khan’s Mother to Move Bombay HC for SIT Probe(18.05.2016)

SC has denied to stay trial court proceedings against Bollywood actor Sooraj Pancholi in Jiah Khan suicide case and asked her mother to approach the B.....

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SC Quashes Madras HC Disciplinary Rules for Lawyers(31.01.2019)

Supreme Court has quashed Rules 14- A to 14-D of the Rules of High Court of Madras, 1970 holding that they are ultra vires to Section 34 of the Advoca.....

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AP HC Directs Government Not to Exert Pressure on Aided School Managements(01.10.2021)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has directed the government not to exert pressure on aided school managements to surrender their staff and assets as part of.....

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Pulwama Attacks Aftermath: SC to Hear PIL Seeking Protection of Kashmiri Students Tomorrow(21.02.2019)

The Supreme Court bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi, took note of senior advocate Colin Gonsalves' submission that the plea needed to be hear.....

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Calcutta HC Directs Parents to Pay Outstanding School Fees to Educational Institutions(09.08.2021)

Calcutta High Court has directed parents to pay at least 50 percent of the outstanding school fees failing which the Court will mull over allowing edu.....

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Karnataka HC Summons Health Commissioner Over Non-Implementation of SUCHI Scheme(30.07.2021)

Karnataka High Court has directed the Commissioner of Health and Family Welfare services to personally remain present before the Court on 5th August, .....

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NCLAT: Without Payment in Discharge of Guarantee, Guarantor Cannot Become Financial Creditor(29.11.2024)

NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that without paying amount towards discharging liability of principal borrower for whom guarantee was given, guarantor .....

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SC Orders Unitech to Refund Rs 15 Crore to Gurgaon Housing Project Investors(17.08.2016)

SC has ordered real estate giant Unitech to refund Rs 15 crore to investors in delayed housing projects in Gurgaon. However, it agreed to hear the com.....

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Official Secrets Act vs Whistleblower Protection Act vs RTI Act: Big Question Before SC on 'Stolen' Rafale Files(06.03.2019)

The government said those who put documents on Rafale deal in public domain were guilty under Official Secrets Act, but the petitioners argued that do.....

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Full Faith That Judiciary Will Protect Freedom of Press: Newspaper Editor After SC Order(15.03.2019)

The case relates to an article published by the paper, The Shillong Times on the perks and facilities for retired judges and their families.

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Central Board Direct Taxes Issues E-Filing ITR 6 Schema Changes for AY 2021-22(23.09.2021)

Central Board Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued e-Filing ITR 6 Schema Changes for Assessment Year 2021-22. The purpose of this document is to track the c.....

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Madras HC Seeks Centre’s Response Over Crop Insurance Scheme(01.09.2015)

Madras High Court has ordered Central Government to file affidavit stating as to when the proposed new crop insurance scheme for farmers will be final.....

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President Gives Assent to Recovery Laws(19.08.2016)

President has given assent to the Enforcement of Security Interest and Recovery of Debts Laws and Miscellaneous Provisions (Amendment) Act, 2016.

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EDUCATION - TRB Scam: Madras HC Sets Aside Government’s Decision to Scrap Exams(08.03.2019)

Madras High Court has set aside Tamil Nadu Government’s decision to cancel examinations for recruitment of 1,058 lecturers in government polytechnics,.....

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Karnataka HC: Individual Discharging “Public Duty” by Virtue of Office Answerable to State(26.08.2021)

Karnataka High Court has held that even if an individual is not a public servant, but if he is discharging "public duty" by virtue of his office, he i.....

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SC Stay on Delhi HC Order over Permanent Commission to Women Navy Officers(23.11.2015)

SC has stayed Delhi High Court order allowing women, serving as short service commission officers, to get permanent commission in the Indian Navy.

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Madras HC Directs State to Create Posts in Forensic Labs in Chennai, Madurai(29.11.2016)

Madras High Court has directed Government to sanction within six months two posts of Assistant Director, four Scientific Officers, four Junior Scienti.....

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Marital Rape As Ground for Divorce; SC Turns Down Petitioner And Asks to Approach HC(01.07.2019)

A bench of Justices SA Bobde and BR Gavai asked the petitioner advocate Anuja Kapur to approach the high court for the relief. Kapur then withdrew her.....

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Madras HC: Removal from Service for Alleged Past Misconduct Unsustainable(11.04.2022)

Madras High Court has ruled that a past misconduct of the employee can’t be a reason for imposing a major penalty such as removal from service under I.....

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Why a Common Prayer With Closed Eyes, Folded Hands? SC Asks Centre, Kendriya Vidyalayas(10.01.2018)

A bench led by Justice Rohinton F Nariman issued notices to the Centre and the KVS, seeking their replies in two weeks.

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AIMPLB to Abide by SC Verdict in Babri Case, But Says Will Move Court if Govt Brings Ordinance(18.12.2018)

“Muslims will abide by the Supreme Court order on the Babri Masjid issue,” Zafaryab Jilani, member of the AIMPLB, told reporters after an executiv.....

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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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Gujarat High Court Upholds State Law to Regulate School Fees(29.12.2017)

Gujarat High Court has upheld the Gujarat Self-Financed Schools (Regulation of Fees) Act, 2017 that was passed by the state legislative assembly in Ma.....

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SC:Matriculation Certificate Does not Have Preference Over DOB Certificate to Determine Juvenility(29.07.2019)

Supreme Court has ruled that under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 for determining juvenility the matriculation or eq.....

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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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No Application Of Mind In Changes To Manodhairya Scheme: Bombay HC(16.10.2017)

Bombay High Court has observed that there was no application of mind in the changes brought about by the state government to Manodhairya Scheme in Aug.....

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Maharashtra CM Fadnavis Welcomes SC Decision on Activists' Arrest(29.09.2018)

Fadnavis said the decision of the top court proved that there was no conspiracy behind action by the state police against Varavara Rao, Arun Ferreira,.....

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SEBI Notifies Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2021(10.05.2021)

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has notified the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) (.....

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Yeddy Takes a Cricket Break With Party Colleagues in Bengaluru as JDS-Cong Fate Awaits SC Verdict(16.07.2019)

Dressed in a white safari suit, Yeddyurappa was seen swinging a cricket bat in the hotel lawns where he tried his hand at cricket with his party colle.....

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Karnataka High Court Allows Service of Notice by Email to BBMP, BESCOM, KIADB(05.07.2021)

Karnataka High Court has directed that in all the appeals/petitions/applications filed in the High Court, where the Bengaluru Electricity Supply Compa.....

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Law Min Ravi Shankar Prasad Urges SC to Fast-Track Ayodhya Case, Asks 'Why Must We Worship Babar'(25.12.2018)

Ravi Shankar Prasad asked that when the Supreme Court could rule on women’s entry at Sabarimala, why has the Ayodhya title dispute been pending for .....

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P&H HC: Protective Shield of Law to be Extended to Public Servants to Enable Discharge of Duty(11.08.2020)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has observed that the "protective shield of law" has to be extended to public servants to enable them to effectively dis.....

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SC: Del. HC Direction that OPS is Applicable to Paramilitary Forces/CAPF Personnel, Stayed(13.08.2024)

Supreme Court has stayed an order passed by Delhi High Court directing that the Old Pension Scheme (OPS), in accordance with Central Civil Services (P.....

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SC Seeks Centre’s Response over Elephant Ownership(30.03.2016)

SC has asked Centre and States including Kerala and Goa to apprise it on whether a person can keep an elephant in his custody as owner under wild life.....

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Gujarat HC Quashes Circular Levying GST on DISCOMS for Bundled Services(24.01.2019)

Gujarat High Court has struck down a part of a circular issued in March last year by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), which had.....

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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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SC Pulls Up Centre over Not Taking Action to Provide Relief to Drought-Hit People(07.04.2016)

SC has slammed Centre for not taking action to provide relief to those affected by drought which forced many farmers to commit suicide and directed th.....

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News18 Daybreak | SC Likely to Hear Petitions Against Article 35-A on Rights of J&K Residents and Other Stories You Need to Watch Out For(25.02.2019)

Get a fresh dose of the news that matters delivered directly to your inbox, every morning. The perfect way to get you started and informed for the day.....

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Supreme Court Directs Centre, States to Fill Up Vacancies in NCDRC & SCDRCs Within 8 Weeks(11.08.2021)

Supreme Court has directed all State Governments and Union Territories to fill up the vacancies in the State Consumer Dispute Redressal Commissions wi.....

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SC: Need to Review Provisions of Advocates Act(07.07.2016)

SC has called for an “urgent” review of provisions of Advocates Act to tighten regulatory mechanism for legal profession to check indiscipline among l.....

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Supreme Court Declines to Stay SC/ST Judgment; Will Hear Case After 10 Days(03.04.2018)

Supreme Court, while refusing to stay its order on SC/ST Act, has asked all parties to submit detailed replies within two days.

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Delhi HC: No Notice Needed to Search & Seize 'Undisclosed Money' Deposited in 3rd Party A/C(31.05.2017)

Delhi High Court held that ‘Undisclosed Money’ deposited in a third parties’ Bank Account can be subject to search and seizure under Income Tax Act ev.....

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Kerala HC: Student Organisations Cannot Resort to Strikes in School/College Campuses(02.03.2020)

Kerala High Court has declared that Student Organisations cannot resort to the modes of agitations like Strike, Dharna, Gherao, Processions etc. in sc.....

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SC Issues Notice to Delhi, TN, Along with Other States(10.03.2016)

SC Bench who authored May 13 verdict, regarding photographs of politicians on government advertisements, has given six weeks to file response to State.....

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Interest rates for Small Savings Schemes(11.01.2018)

1. Please refer to our circular DGBA.GBD.954/15.02.005/2017-18 dated October 12, 2017 on the above subject. The Government of India, had vide their Of.....

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Delhi HC Seeks Centre's Response on Plea to Disclose Names of Persons Arrested in Delhi Riots Cases(13.07.2020)

Delhi High Court has directed the Central Government to file a response in plea alleging that Delhi Police had violated section 41C of the Criminal Pr.....

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Supreme Court Pulls Up Centre for Delay in Appointing CIC and IC(18.12.2015)

SC has pulled up Centre over delay in appointment of Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) and Information Commissioners (IC) and said“fill up the vaca.....

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Sabarimala Verdict LIVE Updates: Supreme Court to Decide Today if Temple Should Open Doors to Women(28.09.2018)

Supreme Court to pronounce verdict on ban of women in Sabarimala temple: Kerala government, which has been changing its stand on the contentious issu.....

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SC: Benefits Flowing from MACP Scheme are Incentives and Not Part of Pay(30.04.2021)

Supreme Court has observed that benefits flowing from Assured Career Progression Scheme ('ACPS') and Modified ACPS (MACPS) are incentives and are not .....

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SC Disposes Petition on Delhi’s Water Crisis(25.02.2016)

Supreme Court has disposed off a petition filed by Government of NCT Delhi with regard to the maintenance of regular water supply from Munak Canal in .....

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Amid Judicial Crisis, SC and HC Judges Get Nearly 200% Salary Hike(30.01.2018)

According to the Gazette notification issued on January 27, the Chief Justice of India will get a monthly salary of Rs 2.80 lakh, up from the present .....

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SC Declines to Release for Three Months Rs 10 Cr Deposited by Karti Chidambaram for Travelling Abroad(09.09.2019)

Supreme Court has refused to release for three more months the Rs 10 crore deposited by Karti Chidambaram with the apex court's registry for travellin.....

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Delhi HC Strikes Down Parts Of ICDS Provisions And CBDT Notifications(13.11.2017)

Delhi High Court has struck down certain portions of Parts I, II, III, IV, VI, VII and VII of Income Computation and Disclosure Standards (ICDS) and c.....

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Calcutta High Court Notice Brings Cut Money Scandal to Mamata Banerjee’s Doorstep(03.07.2019)

Calcutta High Court has directed Bengal food minister Jyotipriya Mullick,his confidential assistant,a councillor and the State to respond within four .....

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Del. HC Denies Default Bail to NSCN(IM) Leader Alemla Jamir in Terror Funding Case(03.05.2023)

Delhi High Court while observing that case has progressed to the stage where part evidence has already been recorded, implying that the charge-sheet f.....

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Press Conference by Four SC Judges Could Have Been Avoided: Attorney General Venugopal(13.01.2018)

Venugopal, who had a meeting with Chief Justice of India (CJI) Dipak Misra after the press conference expressed hope that all judges, including the CJ.....

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SC: Jurisdiction of Civil Court Cannot be Taken Away Entirely Despite Bar if Error is Pleaded(21.08.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that the jurisdiction of the civil courts cannot be entirely taken away inspite of a bar either expressly or impliedly. The.....

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Amendment under Interest Equalisation Scheme(25.05.2023)

1. Attention of Trade and Industry is drawn towards the extension of Interest Equalisation Scheme (IES) upto 31.03.2024, as notified by RBI vide its C.....

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SC to Centre: File Status Report on Seized Contraband, Rehab Centres(02.08.2016)

SC has asked Centre to file status report on implementation of the court’s guidelines for foolproof storage and disposal of seized drugs to prevent th.....

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Centre Sets up Expert Panel to Check Benefits of Aircraft Fumigation, SC Seeks Report in 3 Months(16.07.2019)

The SC had on July 2 directed the Centre to constitute within two weeks a high-level committee of experts to ascertain whether spraying insecticides o.....

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Interest Equalization Scheme on pre and post shipment rupee export credit - extension(01.07.2021)

1. This is with reference to the instructions issued vide circular DOR.CRE.REC.06/04.02.001/2021-22 dated April 12, 2021.

2. Government of I.....

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Ensure Implementation of SC Order on Fire Crackers on New Year: Central Pollution Control Board to Delhi police(29.12.2018)

The Supreme court had directed that bursting of crackers on Diwali and other festivals be limited to two hours and only "green firecrackers".....

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Orissa HC: Disclosure of COVID Patients' Identities Must Pass 'Triple Test' of Privacy Judgment(13.08.2020)

Orissa High Court has cautioned the Authorities to ensure that in case they reveal the identity of a COVID patient/ suspect, the same is done in accor.....

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Bombay High Court Stays Investigation Against Sony Pictures in FIR Over 'Scam 1992' Series(23.08.2021)

Bombay High Court has stayed the investigation on Pune Police FIR in which Karad Urban Co-operative Bank (KUCB) claimed to be defamed by the web serie.....

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Ker. HC: State Government to Implement its Monthly Scholarship Scheme for Disabled Children(02.04.2025)

Kerala High Court has directed the State to ensure strict compliance of its 2015 policy for persons with disabilities providing for monthly scholarshi.....

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Delhi HC Seeks Govt.'s Response on Chautala's Parole(19.11.2015)

Delhi High Court has sought Delhi Government's response on plea of former Haryana Chief Minister Om Prakash Chautala, serving 10-year jail term in a t.....

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Disclosure of Collegium and Centre’s Discussion on Judges’ Appointment Can Open Pandora's Box, Says AG(04.04.2019)

The two primary issues before the court was whether disclosure of correspondence and file notes pertaining to a judge’s appointment can be made by t.....

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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: Mere Execution of Full & Final Settlement Receipt or Discharge Voucher Can’t be Bar to Arbitratio(07.05.2025)

SC has observed that mere execution of a full and final settlement receipt or a discharge voucher cannot be a bar to arbitration even when validity th.....

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Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Plea Against Disclosure of Income Sources by Poll Candidates(30.01.2017)

Supreme Court has refused to hear petition filed by Lucknow-based NGO Lok Prahari seeking disclosure of sources of income by candidates for Parliament.....

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'Do Not File Cases Like This. Dismissed': SC Junks Plea Seeking Immediate Execution of Nirbhaya Rapists(13.12.2018)

The PIL had said that despite a lapse of more than four and a half months from the date of dismissal of the review petitions of three convicts in Nirb.....

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Allahabad High Court Seeks Response on Regulation of School Fees(01.07.2021)

Allahabad High Court has sought response from the Uttar Pradesh Government, CBSE, ICSE, UP Board and a battery of private schools on a Public Interest.....

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Cauvery Water Dispute Verdict LIVE: DMK, AIADMK Spar After SC Ruling; Kamal Haasan Calls for Unity Between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka(16.02.2018)

While Karnataka rejoices after the Supreme Court verdict, which allocated it an additional 14.75 TMC of water, Tamil Nadu's opposition parties are gun.....

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SC: Conducting Separate Interviews for General and Reserved Category Candidates Totally Illegal(19.09.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that the process of conducting separate interviews for general and reserve category candidates is totally illegal. The Cour.....

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SC: Re-designation from Research Assistant to Assistant Professor Can’t be Termed as Regular Appoin.(07.08.2024)

Supreme Court has held that re-designation of an employee from the post of Research Assistant to Lecturer and subsequently as Assistant Professor cann.....

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SC Seeks Centre's Response over SC/ST Quota for Job Promotion(22.07.2016)

SC has issued notice to Centre on plea alleging that it has failed to adhere to its earlier order of maintaining status quo with regard to reservation.....

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Bombay HC Takes Suo Motu Cognisance of Dangerous Journey for Young Children to Reach School(01.02.2022)

Bombay High Court has taken suo moto cognisance of a news report about the pitiable conditions in which young girls from a village in Satara District .....

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Gujarat High Court Notices Auda, Nirma School over Violation of Land Usage Agreement(29.12.2016)

Gujarat High Court has issued notices to Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority(Auda) and Nirma Education & Research Foundation after residents of Boda.....

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Manoj Tiwari Gets an Earful from SC Over ‘Machismo and Manner’, Spared Contempt Case(22.11.2018)

The SC said Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari levelled frivolous allegations against court-mandated committee, which shows how "low he can stoop".....

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Rajasthan HC Puts Ban on Fresh Permissions Under Rajasthan Tourism Guest House Scheme, 2020(25.03.2022)

Rajasthan High Court has put a ban on fresh permissions for residents planning to develop a homestay or guest houses in their residences under the for.....

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SC Pulls Up Jayalalithaa(24.08.2016)

SC has pulled up Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa for using criminal defamation proceedings to silence criticism of her government's functioning.....

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Bombay HC Quashes Suicide Abetment Case Against Scribe, Retired Soldier(19.04.2019)

Bombay High Court has quashed a case lodged against a senior journalist and a retired soldier for allegedly abetting the suicide of an Army jawan and .....

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Kerala Moves SC Seeking Transfer of Pending Pleas Related to Sabarimala From HC(04.12.2018)

The fresh plea has sought transfer of pending petitions and applications to the Supreme Court which is scheduled to hear on January 22 in open court t.....

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SC: Undue Influence Cannot be Deduced Merely Because Family Member was Taking Care of Elderly(12.09.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that ‘undue influence’ in execution of a contract cannot be inferred merely because a family member was looking after his f.....

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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.....

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SC Issues Notice to UP Govt. over Bulandshahr Gangrape(29.08.2016)

SC, while taking note of a plea of father of Bulandshahr gangrape victim that the probe and trial in the case be shifted out of Uttar Pradesh, has iss.....

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Supreme Court Directs Central Bureau of Investigation to File Fresh Status Report in Coal Scam Cases(20.02.2020)

Supreme Court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation to file a fresh status report within four weeks on a probe into the charges of “abuse o.....

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Rajasthan HC: Can Rely on Testimony of Injured Witness Unless There are Major Contradictions(10.06.2024)

Rajasthan High Court has observed that the court can rely on the testimony of an injured person and it cannot be rejected on the ground that there are.....

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SC: HC Cannot Modify Order Affirmed by Apex Court Invoking its Inherent Powers under Sec 482(22.10.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that the inherent power of the High Court under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 does not enable the Hig.....

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CESTAT: Floor Limits of Bond & Bank Guarantee for Provisional Release of Confiscated Goods Reduced(29.06.2022)

Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Mumbai Bench has reduced floor limits of bond and bank guarantee prescribed for allowing .....

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Calcutta HC: Litigant Should not be Penalised for Advocate's Misconduct(06.06.2022)

Calcutta High Court while allowing application for condoning delay of 9 years in filing revision petition has held that litigant should not be penalis.....

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Allahabad HC Quashes UP Government Orders Notifying 17 OBCs as Scheduled Castes(05.09.2022)

Allahabad High Court while quashing the orders of the Uttar Pradesh Government recognizing or acknowledging 17 Other Backward Classes sub-castes as Sc.....

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SC Stays Gujarat HC Orders on One Ward, Four Councillors(07.09.2015)

SC has stayed Gujarat HC order dismissing petition challenging holding of local body elections under certain provision which increased number of counc.....

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CBI Court Convicts Ex-Secy HC Gupta, Others in Colgate Scam(22.05.2017)

A Special CBI Court in New Delhi has convicted Former Coal Secretary HC Gupta along with two serving bureaucrats in a case relating to irregularities .....

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SEBI Tightens Disclosure Norms, Imposes Hefty Penalty for Non-compliance(16.06.2017)

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has tightened compliance norms by levying hefty penalty of up to Rs. 1 crore and provision to prosecute .....

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SC Grants Permission to TISS Project Koshish to Interact With Victims of Bihar Shelter Home Abuse(18.07.2019)

Supreme Court has granted permission to TISS Field Action project to interact with the victims of the Muzaffarpur home shelter case for their rehabili.....

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Bombay HC Seeks Response on Plea Challenging Goa Victim Compensation Scheme, 2012(07.07.2021)

Bombay High Court has sought response of the Central Government and Goan administration on a plea challenging the amendment made in Goa Victim Compens.....

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Sajjan Kumar Surrenders in Anti-Sikh Riots Case, Will Appeal in SC After Winter Break(31.12.2018)

Former MLAs Kishan Khokhar and Mahender Yadav, who were also convicted in the case, surrendered before a Delhi court to serve a 10-year jail term.

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Karnataka HC Issues Notice on Plea Seeking to Extend Education Loan Moratorium Scheme Benefit(18.08.2020)

Karnataka High Court has issued notice to the State/Central Government and Reserve Bank of India on a Public Interest Litigation seeking extension of .....

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SC Slams Gujarat over Not Submitting Affidavit on Drought Situation(21.04.2016)

SC has slammed Gujarat for submitting a note instead of an affidavit on the drought situation and said, “Why have you not filed affidavit? Don't take .....

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Delhi Govt Informs SC About Steps Taken to Curb Pollution(18.01.2019)

In an affidavit filed in the apex court, the Delhi government has given the status on several issues, including augmenting the service of metro by ind.....

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Executive Directors are authorized to extend validity of waiting lists of candidates for further period of one year(13.11.2017)

The Petitioner, working as Junior Engineer with Respondent No. 1-the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Limited ("the MSEDCL") has approached .....

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Karnataka Govt Passes Amendment Act to Provide Horizontal Reservation for Karnataka Students(05.05.2020)

Karnataka Government has given the assent to the National Law School of India (Amendment) Act, 2020, whereby National Law School of India, Bengaluru s.....

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SC: HC can’t Direct State Government to Recommend a Tribe for ST List(09.05.2023)

Supreme Court while hearing plea seeking SIT probe into Manipur violence and ongoing unrest in the State, has orally remarked that High Court didn’t h.....

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Delhi HC Seeks Govt's Reply in Plea Seeking Resumption of Corona Assistance Scheme(16.07.2020)

Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Delhi Government in a plea seeking resumption of the Chief Minister Corona Assistance Scheme in order to ens.....

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Bombay High Court: Tariff Authority’s Interpretation of Scale of Rates is Binding(15.07.2024)

Bombay High Court has held that the interpretation of the ‘Scale of Rates’ by the Tariff Authority for Major Ports (TAMP), fixed by it for services an.....

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Implement SC Order, Expert Panel Proposal on Nurses Pay As Early As Possible: HC Directs Delhi Govt(22.07.2019)

A bench of Chief Justice D N Patel and Justice C Hari Shankar issued the direction to the Delhi government while hearing pleas by two nurse associatio.....

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CBIC Allows Export of Goods from Bangladesh to India by Rail in Closed Containers(20.05.2022)

Calcutta High Court has ordered that the daughter of West Bengal Minister, Paresh Chandra Adhikari should not be allowed to enter the school premises.....

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Madras HC Rejects Plea for Removing Titles Given to Dalit Habitations(05.12.2016)

Madras High Court has dismissed a PIL seeking directions to Tamil Nadu Government to remove ‘discriminatory’ titles such as ‘cheri, kuppam, colony’ gi.....

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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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Kerala HC: State to Upgrade System, FSL Reports to be Submitted Within 3 Weeks(13.04.2022)

Kerala High Court has released a man on bail and observed that the forensic science laboratories (FSL) in the State were collapsing and required an up.....

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RBI Widens Scope of Ombudsman Scheme, Mobile And Electronic Banking Brought Under Purview(26.06.2017)

Reserve Bank of India has widened scope of its Banking Ombudsman Scheme 2006, to include inter alia deficiencies arising out of sale of insurance/ mut.....

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India Can't Be Refugee Capital of World: On Assam NRC, Centre Tells SC Lakhs Wrongly Included in List(19.07.2019)

The Centre had on Tuesday also sought to suitably modify the timeline fixed for publication of final NRC from July 31, 2019, to a future date, stating.....

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CESTAT, Mumbai: Reliance Industries Entitled to Avail CENVAT Credit for Employees Opting for VSS(13.05.2022)

Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has observed that Reliance Industries is entitled to avail CENVAT credit on the service tax .....

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Bombay High Court: Tariff Authority’s Interpretation of Scale of Rates is Binding(15.07.2024)

Bombay High Court has held that the interpretation of the ‘Scale of Rates’ by the Tariff Authority for Major Ports (TAMP), fixed by it for services an.....

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Shopian Firing: Army Major's Father Pleads SC to Quash FIR Against Son(08.02.2018)

The plea said the intention of his son was to save Army personnel and property and the fire was inflicted "only to impair and provide a safe esca.....

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‘What Have You Done Since September?’: SC to Centre on Delay in Setting up Lokpal Search Committee(05.01.2019)

Advocate Prashant Bhushan, appearing for an NGO which is pursuing the issue of Lokpal, said the government has not even made public the members of the.....

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Gujarat HC Permits Appointment under ST Quota Pending Scrutiny of Caste Certificate(24.05.2022)

Gujarat High Court has permitted a person claiming to be from Scheduled Tribe community, to be provisionally appointed to the post of Sales Tax Inspec.....

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SC Junks Plea to Inquire Bribery Charges Against Ranjit Sinha(07.04.2016)

SC has dismissed a plea to order an inquiry into bribery allegations against Ex- CBI Director Ranjit Sinha, accused of demanding money from a person f.....

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SC: Subsequent Purchasers Cannot Seek Declaration that Land Acquisition Proceedings have Lapsed(16.10.2019)

Supreme Court has ruled that subsequent purchaser of the property after issuance of notification under Section 4 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 can.....

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After SC Orders Investigation, ED Files Money Laundering Case against Amrapali Group, Promoters(23.07.2019)

The ED is looking to grill the promoters of the group and find their assets which can be attached on charges of contravening the anti-money laundering.....

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Scholarship Scam: All. HC Grants Interim Anticipatory Bail to Hygia Educational Group's VP(31.05.2023)

Allahabad High Court has granted interim anticipatory bail to the accused Syed Ishrat Hussain Jafri, Vice President of the Hygia Educational Group on .....

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Aarushi Case: Judge Who Convicted Talwars Moves SC Against His Criticism by HC(09.02.2018)

Special CBI judge Shyam Lal, now retired, alleged that the high court while acquitting the Talwars in the case on October 12, 2017, made "dispara.....

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Allahabad High Court Stays State Govt Move to Include 17 OBC Groups in SC List(17.09.2019)

Allahabad High Court has stayed a notification issued by the State Government in June this year to include 17 other backward class (OBC) groups in the.....

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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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SC Seeks Plan for Welfare of Senior Citizens(11.04.2016)

SC has expressed concern for over 10 crore senior citizens in the country, a majority of whom are deprived of love, care and respect by their kin in a.....

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Set Up Panel to Inspect School Buildings: Madras High Court(20.03.2018)

Madras High Court has directed the State to constitute a panel, headed by the Chief Educational Officer (CEO) and comprising other experts, in all dis.....

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SC Allows Deemed Varsities to Move NAAC for Up-Gradation(20.04.2016)

SC, while giving a fresh ray of hope for deemed varsities graded 'B' and 'C' categories, has granted them liberty to seek upgradation by moving the Na.....

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Justices Dinesh Maheshwari, Sanjiv Khanna to be Sworn in as SC Judges on Friday(17.01.2019)

The five-member SC Collegium, comprising CJI Gogoi and justices A K Sikri, S A Bobde, N V Ramana and Arun Mishra, on January 10 recommended names of j.....

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SC Dismisses Plea Against Quashing of Criminal Cases Related to Alleged "Amaravati Land Scam"(20.07.2021)

Supreme Court has dismissed the Andhra Pradesh Government’s Special leave Petitions against the quashing of criminal cases filed in connection with th.....

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Patna HC: Not Disclosing Reasons for Confiscating Goods is Violative of Article 14 of COI(27.09.2024)

Patna High Court has observed that an officer confiscating goods without giving strong and compelling reasons for such confiscation shall render the o.....

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SC Orders Unitech to Pay Interim Compensation of Rs 5 Crore to Noida Flat Buyers by Aug 12(01.07.2016)

SC has ordered Unitech to compensate the buyers in its Burgundy Society in Noida by August 12. The court has asked Unitech to pay interim compensation.....

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Delhi High Court Seeks Medical Record of Accident Victim Forcibly Discharged From Hospital(20.04.2017)

Delhi High Court has directed All India Institute of Medical Science to furnish medical records of 18-year-old accident victim, Sunil, whose sister ha.....

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News18 Daybreak | SC Reproaches Centre Over NRC Deadline Request and Other Stories You Need to Watch Out For(06.02.2019)

Get a fresh dose of the news that matters delivered directly to your inbox, every morning. The perfect way to get you started and informed for the day.....

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CJI Sacks Two SC Officials For Tampering With Order in Anil Ambani's Contempt Case(14.02.2019)

What prompted the extraordinary step from the CJI was an instance of tampering with Justice Nariman's order in January when a show-cause notice of con.....

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NCLAT is empowered to condone the delay upto a period of 45 days(18.09.2020)

The Appellants have come up with the present appeals, challenging an order passed by the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (‘NCLAT’) dismissing .....

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Bom. HC: Person Working as Waiter Where Women are Dancing Cannot be Booked for Obscenity(20.09.2024)

Bombay High Court has held that a person working as a waiter in a bar and restaurant where women are dancing in obscene manner, cannot be booked for t.....

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SC Denies to Stop DND Operator from Collecting Toll(01.07.2016)

Supreme Court has denied to restrain Noida Toll Bridge Company Ltd (NTBCL) from collecting toll on DND flyway connecting Noida and Delhi and asked All.....

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Supreme Court Upholds Bihar Notification Authorizing Officers Below DySP Rank to Probe SC/ST Offences(19.04.2017)

SC has upheld a notification issued by Bihar Government authorizing all officers of rank of police inspector, sub-inspector of police and assistant su.....

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Bar Out to Kill Judiciary, Some Lawyers Carry Dagger: SC During Contempt Plea Against Bhushan(06.02.2019)

A bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra, while taking up contempt petitions filed by Attorney General KK Venugopal and the central government against ad.....

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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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Anil Ambani Appears in SC in Contempt Case Over Ericsson Dues, Kapil Sibal His Lawyer(12.02.2019)

Anil Ambani, who is being represented by Kapil Sibal and Mukul Rohatgi, was issued a showcause notice in January on a contempt plea by telecom company.....

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Delhi HC Directs to Depute Lady Constable to Escort Wife Detained by Parents to Husband(03.08.2021)

Delhi High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh Police to depute a lady constable, in a habeas corpus petition filed on behalf of a husband alleging t.....

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SC: Sex Worker Can't Cry Rape if Denied Money(12.10.2016)

SC, while acquitting three persons of rape charges, has ruled that a sex worker cannot lodge a sexual assault complaint against her customers if they .....

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Anna Hazare Hails News of Former SC Judge Ghose Being Considered for India’s First Lokpal(18.03.2019)

Justice Ghose, who retired from the Supreme Court in May 2017, is a member of the National Human Rights Commission.

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Calcutta High Court Dismisses Plea Against WB Govt 'Ration At Doorstep' Scheme(27.09.2021)

Calcutta High Court has dismissed a petition challenging the West Bengal government's newly introduced 'Duare Ration' (ration at doorstep) program hol.....

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Madhya Pradesh High Court Seeks Report from M.P. Govt. on Vyapam Scam(03.09.2015)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has sought report from State Government on the Vyapam recruitment scam within a week.

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Delhi HC to Pvt. Schools: Surrender Land if You cannot Follow Rules(22.08.2016)

Delhi HC has told private unaided schools as that they can surrender the land provided to them at concessional rates if they are unwilling to comply w.....

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157 Govt Bungalows in UP Including Those Occupied by ex-CMs Vacated: SC Told(20.08.2018)

Supreme Court asked the state government to file a detailed affidavit in two weeks giving specifics of how many homes have been vacated.

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Jagdeep Dhankhar, Senior SC Lawyer & Ex-Rajasthan MP, Now Appointed Bengal Governor(20.07.2019)

Jagdeep Dhankar was formerly a Janata Dal MP from Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan during 1989-91 and a Minister in the Central government. Later, he joined the B.....

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PIL In Delhi High Court Seeks To Make Health & Yoga Science Mandatory Upto 8th Standard Curriculum(16.05.2022)

Public interest litigation has been filed in the Court seeking directions on the Centre and the Delhi Government to make "Health and Yoga Science" a m.....

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Bombay High Court: Not All Can Afford 'School Bus'(06.02.2018)

Bombay High Court, while asking the state transport department to collate data on the number of accidents in the past few years involving school buses.....

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No General Scheme for Adults to Opt Out of Aadhaar Programme, Says Govt(05.01.2019)

But, in line with the SC judgement, necessary measures are being undertaken to formulate an exit scheme only for the children attaining majority who d.....

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

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

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AIMPLB Hails SC Decision on Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid Dispute(09.03.2019)

Mahant Ram Das of the Nirmohi Akhara said besides the mediation efforts, the court hearing in the matter should also go on simultaneously so as to see.....

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Delhi HC Quashes FIR Against 13 Persons Over Scuffle During Bar Association Elections at Local Court(03.09.2021)

Delhi High Court has quashed an FIR registered against 13 persons in connection with a scuffle that ensued during Bar Association Elections at Dwarka .....

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Jharkhand High Court Rejects Bail Plea of RJD Chief in Fodder Scam Case(11.01.2019)

Jharkhand High Court has rejected bail plea of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief and former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad in a multi-million fodder .....

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SC Issues Notice on UP Judicial Officers' Plea Against Non-recommendation of Names by SC Collegium(17.09.2020)

Supreme Court has issued notice on a petition challenging non-inclusion of certain Judicial Officers from the State of Uttar Pradesh, in the SC Colleg.....

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SC: Registry to Consider SCAORA's Suggestion of Open Houses for Addressing Case Filing Issues(21.02.2025)

Supreme Court has directed the Registry to take actions on the suggestion provided by Supreme Court Advocates'-On-Record Association's (SCAORA) to hol.....

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SC Slams Centre for Failure to Prevent Racial Discrimination against Northeast People(19.10.2016)

Supreme Court has slammed Centre for not being able to take enough measures to prevent racial discrimination of people from Northeastern States in Del.....

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Ayodhya Case LIVE: SC Adjourns Final Hearing Till March 14, Will Deal With it as 'Pure Land Dispute'(08.02.2018)

The Supreme Court has adjourned the politically-sensitive Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid title dispute case to March 14 since documentation and translat.....

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After SC Rap, Meghalaya Govt Fined Rs 100 Crore by NGT Over Illegal Mining(05.01.2019)

A report by a high-level committee stated that majority of the mines in Meghalaya were operating without a lease or licence.

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CESTAT: Order for Confiscation of Goods Cannot be Made through Corrigendum to Original Order(25.05.2022)

Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Chennai bench has held that the corrigendum to original order can only correct typo error.....

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Bombay High Court Seeks Details of Manodhairya Scheme(23.02.2017)

Bombay High Court has said that it would consider if it should direct State government to hike compensation granted to victims of rape and other offen.....

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SC Clarifies Article 14 Does not Forbid Reasonable Classification for Purposes of Legislation(11.10.2019)

Supreme Court has upheld a compassionate appointment regulation of Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation which restrained dependants of a decease.....

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Rajasthan HC: No Criminal Action Against Advocate if Legal Advice Goes Wrong(20.06.2022)

Rajasthan High Court has held that if any legal advice rendered by an Advocate goes wrong, the same would not subject him to criminal prosecution, as .....

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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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Govt. Postpones ICDS Norms Enforcement By a Year(07.07.2016)

Govt. has said that Income Computation and Disclosure Standards (ICDS) will now be applicable from the current fiscal year as against 2015-16 notified.....

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Evidence Needed for Conviction Under SC/ST Act: Hyderabad High Court(09.04.2018)

Hyderabad High Court has observed that Courts will not punish those who are accused u/s 3(1)(x) of SC/ST Act, 1989 in absence of any evidence of alleg.....

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Bhima Koregaon Case: SC Sets Aside Bombay HC Order Refusing Extra Time to File Chargesheet(13.02.2019)

The apex court, however, said that the five rights activists may now seek regular bail in the case as the Maharashtra Police has already filed the cha.....

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Kerala High Court Quashes Administrative Tribunal's Order to Extend PSC Rank List Validity(04.08.2021)

Kerala High Court has quashed an order issued by the Kerala Administrative Tribunal (KAT) extending the validity of the Last Grade Servants (LGS) in S.....

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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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Ker. HC: Grant of Bail if No Requirement for Custodial Interrogation, a Misconception(05.06.2024)

Kerala High Court has held that there appears to be a serious misconception of law that if no case for custodial interrogation is made out by the pros.....

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Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case: SC Says Centre Has 'Primacy' in Release, Not State(02.12.2015)

SC has ruled that “States have no power to unilaterally remit sentences even under a state law if the case had been investigated by a central investig.....

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After Sabarimala Verdict, Muslim Women's Group to Move SC to Seek Entry Into Sunni Mosques(10.10.2018)

Social Activist VP Zuhra, President of Kozhikode-based progressive Muslim women’s forum NISA, has decided to petition the Supreme Court, praying tha.....

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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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All. HC: Constitution Doesn’t Allow Citizens to Proselytize(10.07.2024)

All. HC has observed that Constitution confers on each individual fundamental right to profess, practice and propagate his religion. However, the indi.....

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It is not possible for Supreme Court to scrutinize documents as to its sufficiency or otherwise(31.01.2017)

Present appeal by way of special leave impugns final judgment passed by High Court whereby High Court allowed the Appeal filed by Respondents and ther.....

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‘We Will See’: SC on PIL Seeking Urgent Hearing Into Centre’s Computer Surveillance Order(03.01.2019)

The government's move authorising the 10 central agencies to intercept information from any computer set off a political storm with the opposition acc.....

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Madras HC: Graduates from School of Excellence in Law Also Eligible for Government Stipend(13.07.2021)

Madras High Court has held that Students who had graduated from School of Excellence in Law (SOEL), run by Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, wil.....

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Can't Reject Incomplete Applications Attributable to Technical Glitches in PSC Website: Kerala HC(22.01.2019)

Kerala High Court has refused to allow disqualification of teaching candidates on the ground that they had not submitted their NET qualification certi.....

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MP High Court Allows Plea of SC-PwD Candidate in Civil Judge Selection(26.07.2021)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that vertical reservation can be granted in favor of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes.....

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SC Dismisses Petition Seeking Directions to Amend Constitution to Make Hindi as Official Language(05.04.2016)

SC has junked a petition seeking direction to amend Constitution to make Hindi as official language of work in the apex court and High Courts. Taking .....

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Calcutta HC to Decide on Permitting Schools to Expel Students for Fees Default(05.07.2021)

Calcutta High Court has said that it will decide on permitting school authorities to expel students for non-payment of fees in the absence of good cau.....

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How Are Green Crackers Produced? SC Asks Centre to Give Formula as Confusion Prevails(30.12.2018)

Manufacturers have requested the SC to seek clarity from the central government and the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization (PESO) regarding .....

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P & H HC Stays Haryana Govt. Notifications Including OBC Community in SC Category(13.08.2020)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has stayed two notifications of the Government of Haryana including the OBC 'Gadaria' community as Scheduled Caste, noti.....

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SC Imposes Fine of Rs 25 Lakh Each on 3 Firms for Loss of 'Judicial Time'(20.04.2016)

SC has imposed fine of Rs 25 lakh each on three companies, GGL, MGG and RUIAS, which have been involved in legal battles emanating from their contract.....

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Protests Erupt in Tamil Nadu Village After Jallikattu Event Leads to Caste Violence(17.01.2019)

Things took an ugly turn in Athavarur village after Guru, who belongs to the SC community, was attacked by two men belonging to the Mutharaiyar commun.....

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Karnataka HC Issues Notice to NLSIU to Assist in Allocation of Fund Towards Government Schools(20.07.2021)

Karnataka High Court has issued notice to the National Law School of India University (NLSIU) to appear before it and assist the court in order to pre.....

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SC to Vijay Mallya: Disclose Assets as Banks Reject His Settlement Offer(07.04.2016)

SC has ordered Vijay Mallya to make a full disclosure of all assets after banks rejected his settlement offer as being inadequate and subject to too m.....

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SC Declines to Entertain Plea by PMC Bank Account Holders for Lifting Cash Withdrawal Restrictions(18.10.2019)

Supreme Court has declined to entertain plea by Punjab & Maharashtra Co-operative Bank account holders seeking directions to Reserve Bank of India aga.....

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Madras HC to TASMAC: Consider Implementing Empty Liquor Bottle Buy-Back Scheme Across State(27.06.2022)

Madras High Court, while hearing petition for protection of western ghats area has held that Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Limited’s (TASMAC).....

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RBI Notifies Rates for Small Saving Schemes for Q2(08.07.2016)

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has notified the interest rates for different small savings schemes for the quarter ending September. The interest rates h.....

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Principle of alternative remedy is a rule of convenience and not a rule of law(27.03.2018)

The Writ Petitioners have moved present court in its extraordinary writ jurisdiction for setting aside the order passed by the Excise Commissioner. By.....

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Delhi High Court Demands Information on Wildlife Rescue(14.02.2019)

Delhi High Court has sought the response of Delhi Government, its forest department and the Central Zoo Authority on a PIL seeking setting up of rescu.....

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Madras HC Directs HC Registry to Take Steps to Notify Witness Protection Scheme 2018(05.08.2021)

Madras High Court has directed the High Court Registry to take steps through the government to notify the Witness Protection Scheme, 2018, and impleme.....

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Supreme Court: Can’t Apply Decision to Reduce Pay Scale, Retrospectively(12.08.2024)

Supreme Court has held that any decision taken by the State Government to reduce an employee's pay scale and recover the excess amount cannot be appli.....

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SC Raps States, UTs over Illegal Religious Structures(19.04.2016)

SC has rapped States and Union Territories for their failure to comply with its directions to file affidavits spelling out steps they have taken for r.....

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In Big Blow to Five States, SC Refuses to Remove UPSC Role in Appointing Police Chiefs(16.01.2019)

The apex court was hearing applications of various state governments, including Punjab, Kerala, West Bengal, Haryana and Bihar, seeking implementation.....

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Allahabad HC Refuses to Order Inquiry into Utilisation of Funds Under MPLAD Scheme(07.09.2020)

Allahabad High Court has ruled that the Court cannot direct to make an inquiry with regard to utilisation of the funds released under the Member of Pa.....

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Ker. HC: Women Face Discrimination at Multiple Level Due to their Inter- Sectionality(17.01.2025)

Kerala High Court has observed that women face discrimination at multiple level due to their inter- sectionality like a Dalit woman, she faces discrim.....

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Obscene acts in private place not a ‘public offence’(10.03.2016)

Obscene activities in private place not causing disturbance or disruption to others cannot be taken cognisance of by police under Section 294 of the I.....

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SC: HC Cannot Invoke Administrative Actions against Subordinate Judges without Concrete Reasons(13.10.2016)

SC has cautioned High Court Judges and said they cannot rip to shreds the reputation of Subordinate Judicial Officers, based merely on “whims and fanc.....

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CIVIL - Kerala HC Strikes Down Discriminatory Girls' Hostel Rules(18.03.2019)

Kerala High Court has struck down a stipulation in Hostel Rules which barred girl boarders from going for the first and second show movies and observe.....

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SC: Arbitrator Has Discretion to Award Post-Award Interest on Part of The Sum(02.09.2022)

Supreme Court has held arbitrator has the discretion to determine the rate of reasonable interest, the sum on which the interest is to be paid, that i.....

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SC Permits Spl. Court to Deliver Final Verdict on Gulbarg Society Massacre Case(03.09.2015)

SC has permitted special SIT court to deliver final verdict in 2002 Gulbarg Society massacre case - the only litigation among all post-Godhra riot cas.....

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Supreme Court: Confiscation Proceedings Independent of Main Criminal Case(15.05.2017)

Supreme Court has clarified that confiscatory proceedings are independent of main criminal proceedings, and it is meant to provide a deterrent mechani.....

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News18 Daybreak | SC Expected to Give Verdict on Mediation in Ayodhya Case Today and Other Stories You Need to Watch Out For(08.03.2019)

Get a fresh dose of the news that matters delivered directly to your inbox, every morning. The perfect way to get you started and informed for the day.....

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Karnataka HC Directs DMs to Ensure Compliance with Manual Scavenging Law(31.08.2021)

Karnataka High Court has directed District Magistrates of the concerned districts to ensure proper compliance of the Prohibition of Employment as Manu.....

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SC: Claim Under Section 163A MV Act not Valid Against Owner/Insurer of Vehicle Borrowed by Deceased(08.01.2020)

Supreme Court has observed that a claim under Section 163 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 is not maintainable against the owner and insurance company .....

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Allahabad HC: Compensation Under SC/ST Act Should be Paid on Conviction & Not on Filing of FIR(04.08.2022)

Allahabad High Court has held that compensation to the Victims under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 should be disbursed only upon the .....

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SC Issues Notice to J&K Traders Who Challenged Sarfaesi Act(03.11.2015)

SC on special leave petition challenging judgment of J&K HC, which ruled that Securitization and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of.....

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Attorney General Refuses to Argue in Section 377 Case, Hints Govt Doesn't Support Decriminalisation(12.07.2018)

KK Venugopal said he appeared for the curative petition challenging the SC order that criminalised homosexuality in 2012. "I'm told the governme.....

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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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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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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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New Pension Scheme 'Vatsalya' Announced for Minors(23.07.2024)

A new pension scheme named 'Vatsalya' has been proposed for minors by Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman in the Un.....

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Cauvery Verdict LIVE: DMK, AIADMK Spar After SC Ruling; Kamal Haasan Calls for Unity Between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka(16.02.2018)

While Karnataka rejoices after the Supreme Court verdict, which allocated it an additional 14.75 TMC of water, Tamil Nadu's opposition parties are gun.....

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SC: Self-Serving Statements on Income will not be Enough to Prove Readiness and Willingness(19.09.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that self serving statements on income without any proof of financial resources will not be enough to prove that Plaintiff .....

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SC: Relinquishment of Shares by Dependent does not Disentitle her from Claiming Compensation(06.11.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that relinquishment of share by a claimant (dependant of the deceased) does not disentitle her from claiming compensation. .....

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ITAT: Limited Scrutiny Can be Converted to Regular Assessment After Approval of Competent Authority(07.06.2022)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Ahmedabad has held that limited scrutiny can be changed to the regular assessment with the approval of the compe.....

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SC Dismisses Plea Seeking Judicial Intervention in FTII Crisis(07.09.2015)

SC has dismissed plea seeking its intervention to end standoff by students of Pune's Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), over Gajendra Cha.....

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Information relating to wages of employees has to be voluntarily disclosed by public authority(11.05.2017)

Appellant sought information regarding M/s. Laxmi Distribution. Specifically, he sought relationship between one Mr. H.B. Singhvi and M/s. Laxmi Distr.....

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How Does Mediation Work? As SC Appoints Panel in Ayodhya Dispute, Here's What Could Happen Next(09.03.2019)

A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court has referred the Babri dispute to mediation where a panel of three mediators, headed by Justice (Retd) FMI K.....

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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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SC Put Stay on Execution Of Rape Convict, Murderer Of 5-Year-Old(30.03.2016)

SC has stayed execution of man, who was to be hanged on Wednesday for raping and killing a five-year-old last year in Madhya Pradesh and sought respon.....

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CRIMINAL - Saradha Chit Fund Scam: Calcutta HC Grants Interim Protection to Nalini Chidambaram from Arrest(19.02.2019)

Calcutta High Court has granted interim protection to Nalini Chidambaram, wife of former Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram, from arrest by CBI for .....

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Allahabad High Court Denies Bail to School-Van Driver(29.09.2020)

Allahabad High Court has denied bail to a School Van Driver who has been accused of showing porn videos to children aged about 5-6 years.

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SC: Tendency to Treat Members of Denotified Tribes as Habitual to Crime Reinforces a Stereotype(04.10.2024)

SC has stated that the tendency to treat members of denotified tribes as habitual to crime reinforces a stereotype, which excludes them from meaningfu.....

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SC Confirms Death Penalty for Police Constable Turned Serial Killer(06.10.2016)

SC has confirmed death penalty for police constable-turned-serial killer B.A. Umesh on the basis of the evidence given by the sole witness in the case.....

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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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Karnataka HC Directs SEC to Announce Schedule of Panchayat Elections(17.11.2020)

Karnataka High Court has directed the State Election Commission (SEC) to finalise the schedule of conducting elections to Grama Panchayats in the stat.....

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Madras HC Orders Sale of Shares Owned by Disc Assets Lead India Ltd(19.03.2018)

Madras High Court has directed the registry of its Madurai bench not to entertain any plea moved by the directors of Disc Assets Lead India Limited wh.....

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Karnataka HC Issues Notice on Plea Challenging Conditions in Financial Aid Scheme(23.09.2020)

Karnataka High Court has issued notice on a public interest litigation challenging the scheme framed by Karnataka State Bar Council for distribution o.....

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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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AMU to Wait for SC Verdict on Minority Status Before Implementing EWS Quota(06.02.2019)

AMU spokesperson Shafey Kidwai said that the university will maintain status quo on its admission policy as the case of minority status is currently s.....

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SC Issues Notice on PIL Seeking Rescue of Indian Workers from Gulf Countries(08.10.2020)

Supreme Court has issued notice to the Centre in a plea seeking directions to the Government for bringing back Indian workers from the Gulf Countries.

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Raj HC: Non-Disclosure of Information Wasn’t a Ground for Disqualification Before 2015 Amendment Act(25.10.2024)

Rajasthan High Court has held that prior to 2015 Amendment Act there was no existence of disqualification under Section 12 of Arbitration and Concilia.....

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SC Rejects Owners’ Plea over Compensation for Land Acquired by Reliance Gas(05.10.2016)

SC has dismissed appeals by more than 50 land owners of Surat alleging that Reliance Gas Transportation and Infrastructure Ltd had not adequately comp.....

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SC: Public Service Commission Must Maintain High Standard of Probity and Transparency(05.11.2024)

SC while disapproving Kerala Public Service Commission’s (KPSC) inconsistent stances in a case, has stated that a State instrumentality seized of the .....

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Calcutta HC Grants Interim Bail to Kunal Ghosh in Saradha Scam Case(06.10.2016)

Calcutta HC, while rejecting CBI’s plea to keep Ex-Transport Minister Madan Mitra, under house arrest and police surveillance, has granted him interim.....

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ELECTION - Why No Rule for Assets Disclosure by Candidates: SC to Centre(13.03.2019)

Supreme Court has asked Centre why it had not amended Conduct of Election Rules, as per SC’s 2018 ruling, for compulsory disclosure of assets and sour.....

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Madras HC: Disciplinary Proceeding in Case of Perfunctory Investigation Should be Initiated(13.11.2020)

Madras High Court has held that disciplinary proceedings should be initiated against investigating officers in case of 'perfunctory investigation'. Th.....

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SC Grants Protection to Officials of Discovery Channel Over Threats for Documentary on Asaram Bapu(07.02.2025)

SC while hearing a plea filed by officials of Discovery India, has granted interim police protection to the officials and property of the broadcasting.....

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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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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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'Why Wasn't BJP Activist Released Immediately': Contempt Notice to Mamata Govt Over Meme Row(01.07.2019)

Questioning why activist Priyanka Sharma was not released immediately after the SC order in May, the court asked the state to file a response in four .....

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Delhi HC: Exemption Cannot be Denied to Charitable Entity for Advertising Scholarship(12.04.2022)

Delhi High Court has observed that the exemption under the provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961 can’t be denied to a charitable entity merely becaus.....

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Deposit Money as Directed Else Tihar is Not Far, SC to Jaypee(10.01.2018)

The amount is part of the Rs 2,000 crore that the top court had directed Jaypee Associates to deposit with its registry to pay the home buyers of Jayp.....

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Kerala High Court: PSC’s Power to Keep Alive Ranked List Cannot be Utilized After its Expiry(13.08.2019)

Kerala High Court has ruled that the discretionary power available in the Public Service Commission/PSC to keep alive a ranked list under the Kerala P.....

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ITAT, Chennai: Subscription Money Received in Advance by DTH Operators is Taxable(12.05.2022)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Chennai has declared that subscription money received by direct-to-home (DTH) providers in advance is not taxable. The .....

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Delhi HC: Employees of Unaided Private School Entitled to Benefits of Government Run Schools(13.04.2022)

Delhi High Court has ruled that the employees of an unaided private school are allowed to the benefits as being given to the employees of the governme.....

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Uttarakhand HC Restrains State From Buying Cars, Furniture, ACs(23.06.2017)

Uttarakhand High Court has restrained State Government from buying luxurious cars, furniture and air conditioners etc., since, it miserably failed to .....

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Decide BJP Leaders' Fate Within 9 Months, SC Tells Special Judge in Babri Demolition Case(19.07.2019)

The Supreme Court has given a deadline of 6 months, starting from Friday, for recording of all the evidence in the Babri Masjid demolition case.

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Calcutta HC Lifts Stay on Teacher Recruitment Process for Upper Primary Schools(12.07.2021)

Calcutta High Court has lifted the interim stay order that had been imposed on the West Bengal government's ongoing process of recruitment of teachers.....

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RBI Releases Draft MDR Norms(17.02.2017)

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released draft norms for revamping Merchant Discount Rate (MDR), with an aim to make it more cost effective and appeal.....

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Justice Rajendra Menon May be Recommended by SC Collegium Soon But Slim Chances for Delhi Judges(22.01.2019)

Another name in contemplation, sources said, will be Justice Surya Kant, who is currently the chief justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court.

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MP HC: Social Media Posts of Chief Minister Can’t Be Equated with Administrative Order(26.07.2021)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has observed that the social media posts of a Chief Minister can't be equated with an administrative order/instruction. The .....

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SERVICE - TRB Scam: Madras HC Sets Aside Government’s Decision to Scrap Exams(08.03.2019)

Madras High Court has set aside Tamil Nadu Government’s decision to cancel examinations for recruitment of 1,058 lecturers in government polytechnics,.....

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Madras High Court Quashes Case Against Electricity Minister Senthil Balaji in Job Recruitment Scam(26.08.2021)

Madras High Court has quashed a 2018 cheating case against incumbent State Electricity Minister and DMK MLA Senthil Balaji filed in relation to allega.....

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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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SC:Non Examination of Independent Witness by Prosecution Does not Mean Accused was Falsely Implicated(07.01.2020)

Supreme Court has reiterated in a trial under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 that merely because the prosecution did not examine.....

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SC to Centre: Grant Disability Pension to Kargil War Veteran Discharged Due to Alcohol Dependency(02.08.2022)

Supreme Court has suggested Union Government to not interfere with disability pension payable to a soldier who was discharged from service on discipli.....

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RBI Allows NRIs to Investment in National Pension Schemes(30.10.2015)

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has allowed Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) to subscribe to pension scheme, which is governed, administered by Pension Fund Re.....

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Mamata vs CBI: Agency Moves SC to Arrest Former Kolkata Top Cop Rajeev Kumar in Saradha Case(06.04.2019)

Pursuant to a liberty given by a bench headed by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, CBI has filed the fresh application, citing alleged instances wh.....

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Delhi HC: National Commission for Scheduled Castes Not Equivalent to Civil Court(01.08.2022)

Delhi High Court has held that merely because the Commission has the powers of a Civil Court for the purpose of carrying out investigations or enquiri.....

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RBI issues directions for handling wilful defaulters(21.09.2023)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced a scheme for handling wilful defaulters, effective from April 1, 1999. These guidelines were subsequent.....

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SC: No ‘Senior Advocate’ Designation Till Scrutiny of Process(19.04.2016)

SC has put on hold use of its discretionary power to confer coveted 'senior advocate' designation on lawyers as recognition of their ability, court c.....

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With Lone Woman Judge on Medical Leave, SC May Not Start Hearing Sabarimala Review Pleas from Jan 22(15.01.2019)

The bench, which also comprised Justices L Nageswara Rao and SK Kaul, said that the hearing, which is scheduled to start from January 22, may not take.....

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Madras HC Issues Notices on Plea Seeking Govt to Take Over Fee Collection in Pvt Schools/ Colleges(03.09.2020)

Madras High Court has issued notices on a Public Interest Litigation seeking a direction upon the State Government to "take over" the financial transa.....

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SC: Centre to Frame Cashless Treatment Scheme for Road Accident During ‘Golden Hour’ by 14th March(09.01.2025)

Supreme Court has directed the Central Government to make a scheme for cashless treatment for victims of motor vehicle accidents during the “golden ho.....

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Cal HC: In Case of Identical Charges, Trial Findings Should Have Bearing on Disciplinary Proceedings(30.08.2024)

Calcutta High Court has held that when the charges against the employee are similar, findings of the criminal proceedings should have bearing on disci.....

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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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SEBI Issues Guidelines for MFs on Inter-scheme Transfer of Securities(09.10.2020)

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has tightened rules on inter-scheme transfers (ISTs) in mutual fund schemes. The Board has said that int.....

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J&K HC: Complainant/Dependent to be Heard if Accused files Bail Application Under SC/ST Act(06.11.2024)

J&K High Court has observed that on filing of a bail application for being released in a case under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities Act), 1989 the.....

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SC Notices Centre & UP Government over Exemption to Minority Schools under Right to Education Act(06.10.2016)

SC has issued notice to Centre & Uttar Pradesh Government on a plea seeking a relook by a constitution bench on whether minority institutions both aid.....

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CRIMINAL - Madras HC Grants Bail to Nirmala Devi in MKU Sex Scandal(13.03.2019)

Madras High Court has granted bail to assistant professor Nirmala Devi who was arrested by CB-CID for luring college girls to do sexual favours for hi.....

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Gujarat HC: SCN for Confiscation of Goods Cannot be Issued on Mere Suspicion(13.11.2020)

Gujarat High Court has held that the Show cause notice for Confiscation of Goods or Conveyances under section 130 of the Central Goods and Services Ta.....

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Gujarat High Court: Offences Under NDPS Act Have a Cascading Effect(07.02.2025)

Gujarat High Court while denying bail to an individual booked under NDPS Act, has observed that these offence have a cascading effect and are in vogue.....

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Rafale Row: Govt Moves SC Seeking to Correct 'Misinterpretation' Over CAG Report, PAC in SC Verdict(15.12.2018)

After the SC verdict on Friday, Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge, who chairs the PAC, had said no such report had come to him.

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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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Ker HC: Public Place in S. 294 of IPC Include Even those Areas Which are in Vicinity of Public Place(12.08.2024)

Ker HC has held that the term public place in S. 294(a) of IPC include even those areas which are in vicinity of public place, meaning thereby that if.....

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Karnataka HC Asks State Govt to Come Out with Better Rehabilitation Scheme for People Evicted(28.09.2020)

Karnataka High Court has directed the State government to come out with a 'better scheme' for rehabilitation of those evicted persons from Kariyammana.....

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Mad. HC Deals with Rampant Usage of Cool Lip Tobacco Products Amongst School Kids(17.09.2024)

Madras High Court while hearing the plea on rampant usage of cool lip tobacco products amongst school kids, has stated that even though the Government.....

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SC: Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Persons Will Not Come Under Transgenders(30.06.2016)

SC, while clarifying 2014 order, has said that only transgenders will be treated as third gender. Gay, lesbian and bisexual persons will not come unde.....

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'Aren't Cars Worse?' SC Rethinks Ban on Firecrackers, Says People Can't be Rendered Jobless(12.03.2019)

The top court had last year put nationwide curbs on bursting of firecrackers. It had also imposed severe restrictions on manufacturing and sale of cra.....

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P&H HC Grants Anticipatory Bail to Person Accused of Hurting Sentiments of SC/ST Castes(09.11.2020)

Punjab & Haryana High Court has granted Anticipatory Bail to one Mandeep accused of hurting the sentiments of the SC/ST castes by making a TiktTok vid.....

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Kar HC Refuses Relief to Provide 50% Reservation to SC/ST Community in Governing Body of Association(03.02.2025)

Karnataka High Court has refused to issue such directions to enable 50% reservation for few of the posts in the office bearers or governing council of.....

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SC: Can’t Continue Disciplinary Proceeding Beyond Time Limit in Absence of Extension(24.04.2025)

Supreme Court has held that when a Tribunal or Court fixes time to conclude disciplinary proceedings continuing such proceedings beyond that time can .....

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News18 Wrap: PM Modi Speaks to News18, SC to Hear Pleas in Rafale Case & Other Stories You Missed(09.04.2019)

News18 Wrap brings you some of the biggest stories on News18.com today to help you stay updated at all times.

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SC Issues Notice on Plea to Regulate Police Officers' Social Media Disclosures on Investigations(25.10.2021)

Supreme Court has issued notice in a writ petition seeking issuance of directions to the Centre for framing rules and regulations or guidelines to gov.....

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Govt to Finalise Air India Revival Package in 10-15 Days, Says Civil Aviation Secretary RN Choubey(05.10.2018)

The difficult situation in the airline sector is mainly on account of high crude prices and depreciation of the rupee, Civil Aviation Secretary RN Cho.....

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Karnataka HC Refuses to Quash UGC Notification Restricting Physical Jurisdiction of NLSIU(02.06.2021)

Karnataka High Court has refused to quash a public notice and regulations issued by University Grants Commission by which it restricts the physical ju.....

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Del. HC: Order of ITSC Final & Conclusive for a Particular AY for Which Application is Filed(05.07.2024)

Delhi High Court while allowing the appeal filed by the department, has held that the order of the Income Tax Settlement Commission (ITSC) is final an.....

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Delhi HC Constitutes Committee for Supervising Implementation of Employee Compensation Scheme(28.06.2021)

Delhi High Court has constituted a 6 member committee for supervising the implementation of the Special Scheme For Employee's Compensation Claims form.....

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SC to Centre: Respond to Army Docs’ Plea for Retirement Parity by Monday(29.07.2016)

SC has directed Centre to respond by Monday to a plea by Army Doctors for parity with civilian medicos in the retirement age at 65.

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Twist of Fate: Bail Given Twice, Denied Thrice as SC Overturns Own Order in Ganja Case(26.08.2018)

A bench headed by Justice AK Sikri overturned its own order passed 10 days ago and cancelled the bail for the accused in a drugs case

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Delhi HC Directs Delhi Govt to Fix Dates for Bidding Process for CM Advocates Welfare Scheme(04.08.2020)

Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Government to comply with its order wherein the said Government was directed to start the tender process for t.....

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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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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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Bombay HC: No Absolute Right Under RTE Act for Admission to Unaided Minority Schools(01.07.2022)

Bombay High Court has held that a student doesn't have a right to admission to a private un-aided minority school under the Right of Children to Free .....

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SC: Discharge Plea Cannot be Discarded Just because HC had Earlier Refused to Quash Proceedings(05.11.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that a trial Court cannot refuse to consider the application for discharge filed by an Accused merely because his earlier a.....

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Karnataka HC: SC/ST Act Cannot be Invoked Merely Because Victim’s Mother is SC(06.06.2022)

Karnataka High Court has held that a person, whose one parent belongs to the scheduled caste community and another parent to forward caste, will have .....

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Delhi High Court: Arbitral Award Set Aside Due to Failure of Arbitrator to Disclose Conflict(10.10.2024)

Delhi High Court while setting aside the arbitral award due to failure on part of arbitrator to disclose conflict, has held that the duty of arbitrato.....

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Bombay HC to State Transport Dept.: Ensure School Buses Follow Rules(04.07.2016)

Bombay High Court has directed the state transport department to reply to a PIL filed for seeking that light motor vehicles, BEST and MSRTC buses used.....

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MP High Court Says 'No' to Writ Jurisdiction to Include or Exclude Any Case in Scheduled Tribes List(21.04.2017)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that Court in a writ jurisdiction cannot direct State to include or exclude any caste in list of Scheduled Tribes p.....

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Bombay HC Releases Two Women Rescued from Prostitution Racket(07.02.2019)

Bombay High Court has released two women rescued from an alleged prostitution racket and ordered to be kept at a rehab centre for a year, saying that .....

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Bombay HC Grants Anticipatory Bail to School Manager Booked for Rape(12.10.2020)

Bombay High Court has granted Anticipatory bail to a school manager booked for allegedly raping a lady observing that in the First Information Report .....

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SC: Recording Evidence is Mandatory in Disciplinary Proceedings Imposing Major Penalties(19.11.2024)

Supreme Court while reinstating a government employee who was terminated, has reiterated that this Court in a catena of judgments has held that the re.....

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No Reservation for SC/ST in Education, Jobs After Migrating to Another State, Rules SC(30.08.2018)

The SC said a person notified as a Scheduled Caste in State 'A' cannot claim the same status in another State on the basis that he is declared as a Sc.....

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MCA Unveils Companies Fresh Start Scheme(31.03.2020)

Ministry of Corporate Affairs has introduced the Companies Fresh Start Scheme and modified the Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) Settlement Scheme t.....

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Delhi HC: Need to Streamline Income Certificate Process For National Overseas Scholarship Scheme(29.09.2025)

Delhi High Court observed an urgent need to streamline the process for obtaining income certificates under the National Overseas Scholarship (NOS) Sch.....

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SC Asks Govt, States: How to Stop Criminal-Politician Nexus(21.09.2015)

SC while taking plea filed against Allahabad HC order constituting committee of eminent persons to suggest ways to check criminalization of politics, .....

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

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

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Delhi High Court Rejects PIL Seeking 7th Pay Panel Implementation in Private Unaided Schools(21.11.2019)

Delhi High Court has rejected a Public Interest Litigation seeking implementation of the 7th Pay Commission recommendations in private unaided schools.....

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Compulsory manual selection of cases for scrutiny during the Financial Year 2015-2016(31.08.2015)

The Central Board of Direct Taxes lay down procedure and criteria for manual selection of returns and cases for scrutiny during the financial-year 201.....

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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.....

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News18 Wrap: SC Orders Mediation in Ayodhya Dispute, PM Modi Condemns Attacks on Kashmiris & Other Stories You Missed(09.03.2019)

News18 Wrap brings you some of the biggest stories on News18.com today to help you stay updated at all times.

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Karnataka HC: Scavenging Across State Should be Done Only with Assistance of Equipments(02.09.2021)

Karnataka High Court has clarified to the State government that henceforth, scavenging across the State should be done only with the aid and assistanc.....

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All Eyes on SC Today as CJI Sets Aside Precedent to Set Up Constitution Bench for Ayodhya Case Hearing(10.01.2019)

Justice Gogoi's order is unique because it has apparently nullified a judicial order in the same case whereby the prayer for a Constitution Bench had .....

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AP HC Injuncts Publication on FIR with Respect to Alleged Amaravati Land Scam(16.09.2020)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has issued an injunction restraining any media reporting as to the First Information Report registered by the Anti-Corruptio.....

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Bom. HC: Promise of Marriage for Sexual Relations is Misconception of Fact Vitiating Girl’s Consent(25.02.2025)

Bombay HC has stated that where promise to marry is false and intention of maker at the time of making promise itself was not to abide by it but to de.....

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Digitization of School Records(17.07.2017)

The National Academic Depository (NAD) which is a 24 X 7 online store house of academic awards digitally lodged by various academic institutions / sch.....

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Karnataka HC Directs Govt. to Compensate Students Denied Benefits of Mid-Day Meal Scheme(17.11.2020)

Karnataka High Court has directed the State Government to inform in how much time and in what manner it would compensate each and every student who is.....

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SC: Advocate Acting as Real-Estate Agent for Client Amounts to Professional Misconduct(04.09.2023)

Supreme Court while upholding BCI Penalty to suspend an advocate for 5 years for gross professional misconduct, has held that advocate acting as a Rea.....

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Former SC Judge PC Ghose Likely to Be India's First Lokpal, Official Announcement Soon(18.03.2019)

Justice Ghose was one of the leading names shortlisted earlier by the Lokpal Search Committee. The notification for appointment of Justice Ghose is ex.....

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SC: Arbitrator Has Discretion to Award Post-Award Interest on Part of The Sum(02.09.2022)

Supreme Court has held arbitrator has the discretion to determine the rate of reasonable interest, the sum on which the interest is to be paid, that i.....

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SC Stays J&K HC Order Directing Arrest of Army Officer in Custodial Disappearance Case(03.09.2015)

SC has stayed J&K High Court order, which had directed SIT of J&K Police to arrest Brigadier Kishore Malhotra. SC has also directed state police not t.....

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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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Eight Years Ago, SC Had Refused to Put Ayodhya Verdict on Hold for Mediation(08.03.2019)

In September 2010, various attempts were made to defer a decision by the High Court on the ground of attempting mediation, but all ended being rejecte.....

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Tripura HC Discharges Machinery Due to Expiry of E-Way Bill on Undertaking(27.08.2021)

Tripura High Court has released the Machinery detained due to the expiry of the E-Way bill on an undertaking stating that if any tax or Penalty is cry.....

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Calcutta HC Orders Police Action if Parents Continue Protests Outside School Premises(09.09.2020)

Calcutta High Court has observed that if parents do not desist from agitating before the school premises the Police may take appropriate action agains.....

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File Affidavit If You Were Not Heard When SAT Said Your Member's Order Abetted Graft: SC to IRDAI(20.06.2018)

The occasion for calling the affidavit arose when the IRDAI’s lawyer argued that the SAT passed the order ex parte, without hearing its lawyer or is.....

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Bombay HC Issues Notice in Plea Seeking Transfer of TRP Scam Probe to CBI(06.11.2020)

Bombay High Court has issued a notice to the Centre on two pleas made by Republic TV’s editor-in-chef Arnab Goswami seeking a transfer of the TRP scam.....

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Supreme Court: For Conviction, Disclosure Statements Alone are Insufficient(31.01.2025)

Supreme Court has stated that disclosure statement under Section 27 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 is not sufficient to prove guilt of the accused i.....

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Delhi HC Asks AAP Govt to Reconsider DPS Plea to Hike School Fees(08.02.2017)

Delhi High Court has asked AAP Government to reconsider proposal of Delhi Public School Society to hike student fees, a move that was earlier halted b.....

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Lawyers' Act to Seek Unnecessary Adjournments Amounts to Professional Misconduct: MP HC(14.01.2019)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has observed that seeking adjournments for no reason by lawyers amounts to professional misconduct.

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P&H HC: Can't Approach HC U/S 438 CrPC After Rejection of Pre-Arrest Bail for Case Under SC/ST Act(04.07.2022)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that once the plea for anticipatory bail under Section 438 CrPC is rejected by Sessions Court to accused under .....

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SC: Absolute Scrupulousness in Selection Process Rejuvenates the Faith of Public(11.03.2025)

Supreme Court has observed that in India, there are far more takers of Government jobs than there are jobs available. Absolute scrupulousness in the p.....

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Keep Looking, Miracles Happen: SC Urges Meghalaya Govt to Carry On Rescue Efforts For Trapped Miners(11.01.2019)

The apex court is hearing a public interest litigation seeking urgent steps to rescue 15 miners trapped in the illegal coal mine in Meghalaya's East J.....

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Supreme Court Slaps Costs on Adarsh Scam Accused(17.09.2020)

Supreme Court has imposed costs of Rs. 25,000 on Raj Kumar Modi, an accused in Adarsh Scam Case, for repetitive filing of interim bail applications.

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SC Grants One Week’s Protection to NewsClick in Relation to Tax Recovery(24.02.2025)

Supreme Court has granted one week’s interim protection to the news portal NewsClick in relation to tax recovery demands and has granted it liberty to.....

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NGT: Odd-Even Scheme Failed to Curb Air Pollution Menance(19.10.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Delhi government to convene a meeting of concerned authorities to devise a plan to deal with increasing lev.....

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SEBI Puts in Place Operating Guidelines for Investment Advisers in IFSC(10.01.2020)

Securities and Exchange Board of India has come out with guidelines for entities for operating as investment advisers in International Financial Servi.....

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SC: In Disciplinary Proceeding, Question of Burden of Proof Would Depend Upon Nature of Charge(28.08.2023)

Supreme Court has held that in a disciplinary proceeding, the question of burden of proof would depend upon the nature of the charge and the nature of.....

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SC Issues Notice to Centre for Implementation of Child Victim Compensation Scheme(27.05.2025)

Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Central Government in a plea seeking implementation of the child victim compensation scheme for victims of cr.....

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Make it Compulsory to Disclose Wedding Expenditure: SC Asks Govt to Consider(12.07.2018)

The apex court observed that the move will discourage demands of dowry and at the same time, it could also ward off false cases under the dowry prohib.....

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SC Dismisses BBMP’s Plea Against High Court Order Directing it to Compensate Victims(13.01.2020)

Supreme Court has refused Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike's Plea to interfere with the Karnataka High Court's verdict, asking the corporation to co.....

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SC: Can’t Prove Discovery Against Person Who Wasn’t in Custody at Time of Confession(26.09.2023)

Supreme Court has held that being in custody and being accused of an offense are indispensable pre-requisites to render a confession made to police ad.....

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Article 35A Hearing Adjourned Till January 2019, SC to Decide After Panchayat Polls in Kashmir(31.08.2018)

Article 35-A, which was incorporated in the Constitution by a 1954 Presidential Order, accords special rights and privileges to the citizens of Jammu .....

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NHA Relaxes Criteria to Rope in Private Hospitals Under Ayushman Bharat Scheme(06.04.2020)

National Health Authority (NHA) has relaxed its criteria to rope in private hospitals in smaller towns and cities to be empanelled under Ayushman Bhar.....

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Karnataka High Court: PTCL Act Can Apply Again if Restored Land is Later Transferred(01.10.2025)

Karnataka HC, differing from a co-ordinate bench, held that if land restored under the Karnataka Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prohibition of.....

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SC Permits Asaram Bapu to be Taken to AIIMS for Medical Treatment(29.08.2016)

SC has permitted self-styled godman Asaram Bapu to be taken to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi for medical treatment.

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Supreme Court: Union Government Cannot Freeze Assets of Punjab National Bank in Nirav Scam Case(20.02.2020)

Supreme Court had ordered that the Union Government could not have moved under company law for freezing the assets of ex-Managing Director of Punjab N.....

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Delhi High Court: U/S 9 of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, Scope of Inquiry is Limited(14.06.2024)

Delhi High Court has held that the scope of inquiry under Section 9 of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 is limited to prima facie examination of.....

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Bombay HC Sentences Six Persons in 1992 Multi-Crore Harshad Mehta’s Scam(30.11.2016)

Bombay High Court, while sentencing six persons, including Sudhir Mehta, brother of late Harshad Mehta, alleged brain behind the 1992 multi-crore secu.....

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Delhi High Court Seeks AAP Govt Response on PIL Alleging Discrimination in Health Scheme(02.07.2019)

Delhi High Court has sought response of the AAP Government on a plea contending that its health scheme, being implemented by the Delhi Arogya Kosh wa.....

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Delhi HC: Scholarship by Hamdard Foundation Eligible for Exemption Under Income Tax Act(12.04.2022)

Delhi High Court has upheld the factual findings that the merit-cum scholarship/financial assistance provided by Hamdard National Foundation was not c.....

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Candidates Clearing Prescribed Qualification After Cut-Off Date can't be Considered Qualified: SC(24.01.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that eligibility of the candidates must be decided with reference to the qualification possessed as on the cut-off date and.....

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Karnataka HC Enquires Legality of SIT Probe in Alleged Sex CD Scandal(28.07.2021)

Karnataka High Court has raised questions at the legality of the SIT probe in the alleged sex CD scandal involving former State Minister Ramesh Jarkih.....

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SC to Centre: Formulate National Plan for Disaster Management(06.04.2016)

SC has directed Government to formulate a national plan for disaster management to provide relief and rehabilitation to calamity- affected persons.

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Rahul Asks Chhattisgarh CM to File Review Petition Against SC Order on Eviction of Tribals(24.02.2019)

The Congress president has said that 'Jal, Jangal and Zameen' is integral to the Right to Life guarantee for forest dwellers. Against this Right, evic.....

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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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SC: CO of Another Unit can Hold Summary Court Martial against Accused(06.07.2016)

SC has held that armed forces can conduct Summary Court Martial and it's permissible for a Commanding Officer (CO) of one unit to hold such proceeding.....

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Supreme Court Declines Urgent Hearing of Plea on SC/ST Act Ruling(02.04.2018)

Supreme Court has declined to hear an urgent plea on the ruling to do with the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.

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Centre Not Delaying Appointment of Judges in Higher Judiciary, Collegium to Blame: SC(22.02.2019)

Most of the recommendations with regard to appointment of judges in high courts were pending with the collegium headed by the CJI, the SC said.

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SC Issues Notice on Plea for Disclosure of Clinical Trial & Efficacy Data of COVID Vaccines(09.08.2021)

Supreme Court has issued notice on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking public disclosure of clinical trial data and post vaccination efficacy d.....

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Can’t Dream of Violating Orders: Former CBI Boss Apologises to SC for Removing Officer in Bihar Rape Case(11.02.2019)

On February 7, the Supreme Court had come down heavily on Rao for transferring the investigating officer of the Muzaffarpur shelter home rape cases de.....

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Bombay HC Orders Preliminary Inquiry Against Lawyer for Alleged Professional Misconduct(02.08.2021)

Bombay High Court has ordered a preliminary inquiry against a lawyer into allegations of alleged professional misconduct. The Court has directed the P.....

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Allahabad HC Rejects PIL Challenging CM’s Free Smartphone Scheme(10.10.2016)

Allahabad HC has rejected a PIL challenging the Samajwadi Smartphone Scheme proposed by Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav.

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SC to Hear Plea by 21 Opposition Parties on VVPATs Today(15.03.2019)

Andhra Pradesh chief minister and TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu had declared in an opposition meet in February that the parties will move SC against use.....

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Bombay HC Dismisses RSS Worker Plea Seeking Directions to Exhibit Transcripts of Rahul Gandhi(21.09.2021)

Bombay High Court has dismissed Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) worker Rajesh Kunte's petition seeking directions to a Magistrate in Maharashtra to .....

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Documents from US Shows Larger Conspiracy Behind Mahatma Gandhi's Assassination: SC Told(19.02.2018)

Mumbai-based Dr Pankaj Phadnis, a trustee of charitable trust Abhinav Bharat who has filed a petition in this regard, told the bench that the document.....

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SC: Legal Regime Needs to Know Originators of Social Media Posts, Fix Intermediaries' Accountability(26.09.2019)

Supreme Court has favoured fixing accountability of intermediaries such as WhatsApp and Facebook when social media is used to threaten integrity and s.....

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Delhi HC Dismisses Plea Challenging Acquisition Proceedings After 62 Yrs(07.07.2022)

Delhi High Court while dismissing plea challenging acquisition proceedings after 62 years, has held that the self evident delay in approaching the cou.....

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CCI Approves Pramerica's Acquisition of Deutsche MF Business(10.11.2015)

Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved acquisition of Deutsche Bank's asset management business in India by global fund house Pramerica As.....

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A Movie Can't Affect Ayodhya Mediation, Observes SC as it Refuses to Stall Release of 'Ram Ki Janmabhoomi'(29.03.2019)

The film 'Ram Ki Janmabhoomi', directed by Sanoj Mishra, revolves around the controversial issue of Ram Mandir.

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Power Ministry mandates energy accounting of DISCOMs with a view to reduce electricity losses(11.10.2021)

As an important step under the ongoing power sector reforms, Ministry of Power today mandated electricity distribution companies to undertake energy a.....

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SC Agrees to Consider Pleas Seeking Regulation of Obscene Content on OTT Platforms(29.04.2025)

Supreme Court while agreeing to hear a plea seeking regulation of obscene content on OTT platforms and social media has observed that the petition rai.....

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SC Seeks View on Plea of Persons With Disabilities to Have the Option of Changing Scribe(20.02.2025)

Supreme Court while hearing a petition filed by persons with disabilities appearing for the Civil Services Examination, 2025, has sought the view of U.....

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SC Rejects Farmers Plea against Land Acquisition(19.10.2016)

Supreme Court has dismissed petitions filed by farmers who had challenged the land acquisition for Rohini Residential Scheme-1981.

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SC: Inducting Partner to Premises will not Amount to Subletting Only When Such Partnership is Genuine(08.01.2020)

Supreme Court has observed that inducting the partner in his business or profession by the tenant will not amount to Sub-Letting only when such partne.....

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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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Delhi HC: Trial Court Barred from Reopening Limitation Once HC Condoned Delay(14.10.2025)

Delhi High Court dismissed Delhi Transco Limited’s appeal under Section 37 of the Arbitration Act, upholding the arbitral award favoring M/s Hindustan.....

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SC Accepts Govt.'s Request for Not Cancelling Admissions Already Granted to Engineering Students(12.09.2016)

SC, while reprieving Gujarat Govt, has accepted its request for not cancelling admissions already granted to students in engineering colleges in accor.....

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Wave of Joy in Nirbhaya's Village After SC Order, Grandfather Demands Immediate Hanging of Convicts(10.07.2018)

The 23-year-old paramedic student was gangraped on the intervening night of December 16-17, 2012 inside a running bus in South Delhi by six persons an.....

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'24 Months in Jail is Nothing': SC Dismisses Lalu Prasad's Bail Plea in Fodder Scam Cases(12.04.2019)

The CBI had on Tuesday vehemently opposed in the apex court the bail plea of Prasad, saying the ailing leader suddenly claimed to be 'fully fit' to un.....

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Gujarat HC: Revisional Power Can't be Invoked With Unclean Hands(23.08.2022)

Gujarat High Court has upheld the decision of Sessions Court rejecting the complaint under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act on the ground that.....

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UJALA scheme launched in Melaka, Malaysia(06.09.2017)

Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) , under Ministry of Power, Government of India has launched UJALA (Unnat Jyoti by Affordable Lighting for Al.....

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Full Strength at SC for First Time Since 2008 as Four New Judges Administered Oath of Office(24.05.2019)

In 2008 Parliament had increased the number of judges from 26 to 31.

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Delhi HC: Private Schools Must Follow RPwD Act and Give Reasonable Accommodation to Disabled Students(24.09.2025)

Delhi High Court stated that private schools are obligated under Section 16 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, to take appropriate .....

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SC Stays Provisions Prescribing Minimum Educational Qualifications for Haryana Panchayat Polls(18.09.2015)

SC has stayed Haryana Panchayati Raj (Amendment) Act, 2015 provisions prescribing minimum educational qualifications for panchayat polls contestants, .....

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Kerala HC: Can’t Classify Nudity as Essentially Obscene or Even Indecent or Moral(06.06.2023)

Kerala High Court while observing that mere sight of naked upper body of woman shouldn’t be deemed to be sexual by default, has held that depiction of.....

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SC Pulls Up Haryana Govt. over Plea on Submitting Affidavit on Drought-Hit Areas(12.04.2016)

SC has pulled up Haryana Govt. over submitting affidavit giving incomplete data on drought-hit areas and said, "Why should we take incomplete affidavi.....

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SC/ST Act Not Abused in Every Case, Says Bombay High Court(31.03.2018)

Bombay High Court has held while hearing a criminal appeal that it cannot proceed on the footing that the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (P.....

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Madras HC Directs Central and State Govts to Reconsider Decision on SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship(16.10.2019)

Madras High Court has directed the Central and State Governments to reconsider the policy of not allowing Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes students t.....

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SC: Discipline is the Implicit Hallmark of the Armed Forces(31.07.2023)

Supreme Court while dismissing the appeal of Mechanical Transport Driver enrolled in the Army Service who was dismissed from service for overstaying t.....

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SC Issues Notice to Maharashtra on Beef Ban in the State(17.08.2016)

SC has issued notice to Maharashtra Government on a petition challenging a Bombay High Court order permitting consumption of beef brought from states .....

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From Bofors to Pakistani F-16s to National Security: How the Rafale Drama Unfolded in SC Today(06.03.2019)

During the hearing, the government told the Supreme Court that documents related to Rafale deal have been stolen from the Defence Ministry and cannot .....

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Calcutta HC Seeks Response on Plea Challenging Concept of 'Beneficial Nominees'(23.08.2021)

Calcutta High Court has issued notice on a plea challenging the constitutional validity of concept of 'Beneficial Nominees' under Section 39(7) of the.....

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J&K HC: No Violation of Detenue’s Rights for Non-Disclosure of Confidential Intel in Public Interest(10.04.2025)

Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has observed that merely because confidential information was not provided to detenue for public interest, it ca.....

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Madras High Court Rejects PIL Seeking to Stay Subsidised Moped Scheme(23.02.2018)

Madras High Court has dismissed a PIL plea seeking to stay the Amma Two Wheeler Scheme of the Tamil Nadu government which would allow women to purchas.....

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SC:Sec 14 of Limitation Act Applicable if Sec 34 Petition under Arbitration Act Filed was Within Time(04.10.2019)

Supreme Court has ruled Section 14 of Limitation Act, 1963 would be applicable to the proceedings under Section 34 of Arbitration and Conciliation Act.....

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Cal. HC: Transfer of School Teachers Doesn’t Violate Right to Life and Dignity(31.07.2023)

Calcutta High Court while upholding the constitutional validity of Section 10C of the West Bengal School Service Commission Act, 1997 which enables tr.....

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Bombay HC Dismisses Plea Challenging Suspension of MPLADS Scheme(14.12.2020)

Bombay High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation challenging the Centre's move to suspend and divert 'Members of Parliament Local Area Dev.....

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Mad. HC: Funds Payable to States by Centre Towards Discharging RTE Obligations Not be Linked to NEP(11.06.2025)

Madras HC has observed that implementation of Samagra Siksha Scheme is aligned to NEP 2020 but obligation under Right to Education Act, 2009 is indepe.....

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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.....

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Not Curbing Dissent But Protecting Society from Chaos: Maharashtra Tells SC on Arrest of Activists(05.09.2018)

Maharashtra government told Supreme Court that the arrested activists were 'involved in not only planning and preparing for violence but were in the p.....

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All. HC: Only Governor Can Take Action if Govt Servant Found Guilty of Misconduct After Retirement(28.09.2022)

Allahabad High Court has held that after retirement of government servant, if such employee is found to be guilty of grave misconduct or is found to h.....

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Tuticorin's Sterlite Plant to Reopen After SC Refuses to Stay Green Tribunal's Order(08.01.2019)

On May 22 last year, 13 people were killed and several injured after police opened fire at a crowd of demonstrators who had gathered to protest agains.....

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Orissa High Court Directs Mediation Between Private Schools and Parents(09.09.2020)

Orissa High Court has ordered the School and Mass Education Department of the State to convene a meeting between all the stakeholders including the pa.....

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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 Directs Parsvnath to Refund Rs. 22 Crore to 70 Flat Buyers(18.10.2016)

Supreme Court has imposed penalty on Parsvnath Developers and ordered it to make a refund of Rs 22 crore to 70 flat buyers for not handing over posses.....

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SC Dismisses Rajasthan Govt's Plea Challenging HC Verdict on Free Lifetime Benefits for Former CMs(08.01.2020)

Supreme Court has dismissed a petition by the Rajasthan Government challenging the Rajasthan High Court's order regarding giving a government bungalow.....

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Allahabad HC: Seriousness of Offence Alone Cannot be The Basis for Granting Bail(02.08.2022)

Allahabad High Court while granting bail to an accused in GST Scam case, has held that the seriousness of the offences alone is not conclusive of the .....

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Supreme Court Dismisses Petition Against Mahesh Sharma in Kailash Hospital Land Scam(02.11.2015)

Supreme Court has dismissed a petition against Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma challenging his acquittal from Kailash Hospital land scam case.

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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.....

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Can Petrol, Diesel Prices be Made Same for Four Wheelers: SC asks Centre(14.07.2018)

A bench of justices Madan B Lokur and Deepak Gupta suggested that the government could contemplate fixing price of diesel and petrol on par for four w.....

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Karnataka HC Issue Directions for Implementation of Provisions to Prohibit Manual Scavenging(10.12.2020)

Karnataka High Court has issued several directions to the state government to ensure proper implementation of the provisions of the Prohibition of Emp.....

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SC: Power Generators Entitled to Claim Compensation for Cost Escalations from Regulatory Changes(28.05.2025)

Supreme Court while affirming APTEL’s appeal to allow Adani Power Rajasthan Ltd’s claim for compensation for cost escalations from regulatory changes,.....

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Bhushan Steel Ex-promoter Neeraj Singal to Remain Out on Interim Bail; SC Transfers Case to Itself(04.09.2018)

A bench comprising Justices A M Khanwilkar and D Y Chandrachud, however, stayed the operation of the Delhi High Court judgement and transferred to its.....

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Kar. HC: Karnataka State Commission for SC/ST Cannot Direct Govt to Withhold Grants to School(21.09.2022)

Karnataka High Court has held that Karnataka State Commission for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Act, 2002 does not empower the Commission .....

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Complaint in Bandra Court against BeerBiceps, Samay Raina and Others(11.02.2025)

A social activist has moved to the Bandra Magistrate Court and sought criminal action against YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia (Beer Biceps), comedian Sama.....

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Calcutta HC Orders Min 20% Reduction in Private School Fees(14.10.2020)

Calcutta High Court has ordered that the fees charged by private schools in the State should be reduced by 20%.

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J&K HC: Can’t Call Employer Setting Cut-Off Dates for Pension Schemes as Violative of Article 14(25.03.2025)

Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that employers have the authority to fix a cut-off date for introducing new pension or retirement schem.....

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Railways Relaxes Age Limit, Makes Regional Language Avaliable for Recruitment Tests(20.02.2018)

The revised upper age limit for the unreserved category has been fixed at 30 years, while it was 28 earlier. For OBCs it has been revised to 33 years .....

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SC: Medium of Instruction Immaterial to Discover Whether School is Linguistic Minority Institution(26.09.2019)

Supreme Court has noted that the medium of instruction whether it be Hindi, English, Bengali or some other language would be wholly irrelevant to disc.....

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SC: Power to Pass Judgment on Admissions Cannot be Claimed as a Matter of Right(07.07.2022)

Supreme Court has held that the power to pass judgment on admissions under Order XII Rule 6 of Code of Civil Procedure is discretionary and cannot be .....

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SC Clears Appointment of Candidate for Range Officer Post while Setting Aside J&K High Court’s Order(16.11.2015)

SC while setting aside J&K High Court’s order whereby it was upheld that candidate having BSC degree with Forestry as major subject was ineligible for.....

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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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Punjab and Haryana HC Notices State Government over School Buses’ Safety(18.10.2016)

Punjab and Haryana HC has asked Punjab government to explain about arrangements made by it to secure school children commuting through buses.

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SC: Plaintiff Seeking Injunction in Specific Performance Suit Has to Show Strong Prima Facie Case(07.01.2020)

Supreme Court has observed that strong prima facie case on undisputed facts is necessary for getting the relief of temporary injunction in a suit for .....

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Uttarakhand HC: PwD Entitled to Horizontal Reservation Cutting Across All Categories(02.08.2022)

Uttarakhand High Court while quashing advertisement issued by UKPSC, finding it to be violative of Rule 11(4) of Rights of Persons with Disability Rul.....

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Supreme Court: Sex Education Must Start Early, Not Just From Classes IX to XII(09.10.2025)

Supreme Court opined that sex education should be introduced in school curriculums from a younger age and not limited only to Classes IX to XII, empha.....

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SC Refuses to Step in to Make Good Deficiency in Administration, Saying That its Not the Right Forum(22.09.2015)

SC has said that it was aware of governance deficit in Delhi because of continuous confrontation between Centre, AAP Govt. but has refused to step in .....

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Satisfied With Compensation Scheme, SC Closes PIL Against Johnson & Johnson Faulty Hip Implants(11.01.2019)

The bench recorded that the government has accepted the recommendations made by a panel appointed to devise a scheme, and under the scheme, a victim c.....

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Delhi HC: Marks in Computer Science Should be Taken into Consideration for Admissions(21.09.2020)

Delhi High Court has ruled that the non-inclusion of Computer Science as part of the subjects for calculation of merit for admission to B.Sc. (Hons.) .....

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Tel. HC: Committee Under Sabka Vishwas Scheme May Reject Application Over Ingenuine Docs.(24.02.2025)

Telangana High Court has held that where applications had been filed by producing documents which are not genuine, the same can be rejected by the Des.....

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SC: Discretionary Jurisdiction Must Be Exercised On Fair And Just Principles(17.07.2017)

Supreme Court has held that exercise of discretion under Section 427(1) Code of Criminal Procedure, in a given case, mandates that the substantive sen.....

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Extension of LLP Settlement Scheme, 2020(09.11.2020)

1. In continuation to this Ministry's General Circular No. 13/2020 dated 30.03.2020 and in the General Circular No. 31/2020 dated 28.09.2020 the schem.....

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Bombay HC: GST Return Details of Company Exempt from Disclosure under RTI Act(16.10.2025)

Bombay High Court on October 14 held that a company's Goods and Services Tax (GST) return filings are confidential and cannot be disclosed under the R.....

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Revenue Department Extends Return Filing Date for Large Taxpayers to Oct 17(12.09.2016)

Revenue Department has extended the date to October 17 for filing of tax returns by assesses who are required to submit audited accounts in view of th.....

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Rajasthan HC Stays State Govt.’s Order of Putting Stay on Vidyashram School to Charge Hiked Fee(25.05.2018)

Rajasthan High Court has ordered an interim stay on the state government’s order that had put a stay on the Vidyashram School to charge increased fee .....

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SC Declines Stay on Calcutta High Court Direction to Reduce Private School Fees by 20%(29.10.2020)

Supreme Court has refused to stay the directions passed by the Calcutta High Court whereby private schools were asked to reduce their fees by a minimu.....

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HP HC: Caste is Assigned to a Person at Birth and Does Not Change after Marriage(30.07.2025)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that caste is assigned to a person at birth and does not change during the lifetime of a person even upon marryin.....

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SC Dismiss Ex-Secretary’s Plea for Joint Trial in Coal Block Allocation Case(09.08.2016)

SC has dismissed a petition by H C Gupta, Ex-Coal Secretary and an accused in coal block allocation cases, for holding joint trial of the eight cases .....

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Allahabad High Court Directs Implementation Of Witness Protection Scheme(18.11.2021)

Allahabad High Court last week has directed the Uttar Pradesh Government and all its concerned authorities/committees to implement the Witness Protect.....

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Supreme Court Allows Andhra Govt to Withdraw Its Plea to Lift Stay on Investigation(22.07.2021)

Supreme Court has allowed the state of Andhra Pradesh to withdraw its petition filed against the stay imposed by the Andhra Pradesh High Court on the .....

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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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I am Sure Rcom Will Honour SC Order on Reliance-Ericsson Case, Says Mukul Rohatgi(20.02.2019)

The apex court held Chairman Anil Ambani guilty of contempt of court for wilfully violating its order and not paying its dues of Rs 550 crore to telec.....

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Delhi High Court Issues Notice Seeking Strict Compliance of Scavenging Law(05.08.2021)

Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Centre in a PIL seeking strict compliance of Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and Their Rehabi.....

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Bom. HC: Scope of Examination u/s 11(6A) of A&C Act Confined to Existence of Arbitration Agreement(17.10.2024)

Bombay High Court has held that under Section 11(6A) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 the scope of examination is limited to existence of.....

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SC: Can’t Initiate Disciplinary Proceeding After Employee Retires from Service(20.11.2024)

Supreme Court has held that a subsisting disciplinary proceeding may be continued post superannuation but no disciplinary proceeding can be initiated .....

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CCI Slaps Rs 87 Crore Fine on Hyundai for Unfair Discount Curbs(20.06.2017)

Competition Commission of India has imposed a penalty of Rs 87 crore on Hyundai Motor India for unfair business practices with respect to providing di.....

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SC: Solatium Under 2013 Act Has to be Calculated on Market Value Plus Value of Assets Attached Land(19.07.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that solatium as contemplated under Section 30(1) of Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehab.....

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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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Scores of People Become Entitled to Legal Aid in SC as Govt Triples Income Criteria(01.01.2019)

Under the amended rules, a person with annual income up to Rs 5 lakh will become eligible for free legal services in the Supreme Court.

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Kerala HC Upholds Validity of SBI Contributory Pension Scheme(20.08.2020)

Kerala High Court has upheld the validity of the State Bank of India Employees Defined Contribution Pension Scheme, setting aside the judgment passed .....

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SC on Dance Bars: Better to Dance than to Beg(25.04.2016)

SC has irked at Maharashtra Govt., as had made dance bar associations "impossible" to get licences, despite the apex court’s nod and observed that it .....

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Del HC: Can’t Restrict Discretion to Choose HC or Session Court for Anticipatory Bail Plea(12.06.2023)

Delhi High Court has held that it is discretionary for the Applicant either to approach the High Court or the Court of Session since both the Court ha.....

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Mumbai Woman Moves SC Over Husband's Porn Addiction, Seeks Ban on Porn Sites(15.02.2018)

The woman, a resident of Mumbai, blamed porn sites for her husband's addiction, which she claimed had "ruined" her matrimonial life.

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Coimbatore Double Murder Case: SC Stays Execution of Death Row Convict Till Oct 16(18.09.2019)

A three-judge bench headed by Justice R F Nariman stayed the execution of Manoharan while hearing the plea seeking review of the apex court's August 1.....

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Madras HC to Madras Bar Association: Give Bar Membership Without Any Discrimination(23.06.2023)

Madras High Court while criticizing Madras Bar Association (MBA) for its strict bye-laws making it difficult for lawyers to become a member of MBA res.....

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SC: Whether Govt. Can Take Over Cricketing Activities of BCCI(15.04.2016)

SC has moved a proposal to have Government take over “public functions” of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) through a law enacted in Parli.....

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Bhima-Koregaon Case: SC Refuses to Quash FIR Against Activist Anand Teltumbde(14.01.2019)

On December 21, the Bombay High Court dismissed the petition filed by Teltumbde seeking the quashing of the FIR and granted interim protection from ar.....

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Delhi HC Stays Broadcast of Sudarshan TV's Show Communalising UPSC Recruitment of Muslims(31.08.2020)

Delhi High Court has stayed the broadcast of a show of Sudarshan News channel allegedly based on "infiltration of Muslims" in the Civil Services, on a.....

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Guj. HC: Grievance Related to MGNREGA Scheme to be Raised under Statutory Scheme Provided Therein(12.02.2025)

Gujarat High Court has directed that as the conduct of the MGNREGA scheme is governed by the Statutory enactment named as the MGNREGA Act, 2005, any g.....

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Delhi HC Issues Notices in Plea Challenging 'Faceless Income Tax Appeal Scheme 2020'(20.10.2020)

Delhi High Court has issued a notice to Union of India and Income Tax Department on a petition challenging the 'Faceless Income Tax Appeal Scheme, 202.....

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SC: Can’t Presume Negligence on Part of Driver because he Had Learner’s Licence(27.03.2025)

SC while hearing a matter regarding contributory negligence of a scooter driver in a motor accident claim, has observed that the mere fact that the dr.....

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Railways Relaxes Age Limit, Makes Regional Language Available for Recruitment Tests(20.02.2018)

The revised upper age limit for the unreserved category has been fixed at 30 years, while it was 28 earlier. For OBCs it has been revised to 33 years .....

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Supreme Court: Female Descendant Cannot be Mutawalli if Wakif Intended to Eliminate Them(27.09.2019)

Supreme Court has noted that though woman can also hold the office of Mutawalli under Mohammedan law however if the Wakif intended to create the Mutaw.....

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Madras HC: No Court Order Required to Decide Internal Issue of Designated Committee(08.07.2022)

Madras High Court while directing Sabka Vishwas Scheme Designated Committee to issue discharge certificate in Form-4, has held that no Court order is .....

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Delhi HC Dismisses Salman Khurshid’s Plea For Stay of Expulsion By DPS(06.06.2018)

Delhi High Court has refused to stay the expulsion of former Union Minister Salman Khurshid from Delhi Public School (DPS) Society.

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LTC Scam: Delhi High Court Quashes FIR, Proceedings Against Former RS MP Mahmood A Madani(13.12.2019)

Delhi High Court has quashed the First Investigation Report and consequent proceedings against former Rajya Sabha MP Mahmood A Madani in connection wi.....

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JKL HC: Can’t Entertain WP on Ground of Mistake of Law/Facts Unless There is Miscarriage of Justice(23.08.2023)

Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that petition under Article 227 of the Constitution cannot be moved merely on ground of mistake of fa.....

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SERVICE - Drunkenness While on Duty A Serious Misconduct: SC(29.03.2019)

Supreme Court has upheld dismissal of a police constable for drunkenness and misbehavior with the public and observed that drunkunness while being on .....

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Bombay HC Rejects Plea Challenging Grant of Liquor Licence to Restaurant Near School(18.10.2021)

Bombay High Court has observed that the schools, that are inculcating standard moral values in students as envisaged by the father of the nation, Maha.....

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SC: Can’t Uphold Disciplinary Action When Employee Acquitted in Criminal Case Over Same Evidence(25.04.2025)

SC has held that when charges, evidence, witnesses, and circumstances in both departmental inquiry and the criminal proceedings are identical or simil.....

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Rajasthan HC: Should Not Penalize Party Due to Negligence of Legal Counsel(15.07.2025)

Rajasthan HC has observed that numerous rulings affirm that a party should not be penalized or prejudiced due to the negligence or misconduct of their.....

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SC Restores SBI Official’s Removal for Bribes; Limits Writ Interference in Disciplinary Cases(25.08.2025)

SC has restored SBI’s order removing an official accused of taking bribes for loan sanctions. It held that writ courts can interfere in disciplinary f.....

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Supreme Court to Hyderabad High Court: End Asafia School Row in 3 Months(24.05.2018)

Supreme Court has requested the Hyderabad High Court to decide within three months, a dispute involving the correspondent of Asafia Primary High Schoo.....

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Karnataka HC: State Should Facilitate Establishment of Private Schools to Fructify Right to Education(29.10.2020)

Karnataka High Court has directed the State government to consider afresh an application made by a trust seeking permission to start a school observin.....

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SCAORA Writes to CJI to Regulate Sharing of Courtroom Videos and Photographs(28.07.2025)

SCAORA has requested guidelines on prohibition of use of courtroom videos and photographs on social media platforms by lawyers and stated that such ac.....

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SC to Puducherry, Centre: Where Did You Spend Rs 524 Crore of Tsunami Fund?(09.08.2016)

SC has issued notices to pertinent departments of Puducherry Government and Centre, asking them to respond to a PIL that has alleged corruption in the.....

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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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Kerala HC: No Bar on Granting Pre-Arrest Bail if Substantive Offence under SC/ST Act is Absent(22.09.2025)

Kerala High Court held that the bar on anticipatory bail under the SC/ST Act does not apply if there is a prima facie finding that the substantive off.....

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Cal. HC: Disciplinary Authority Shouldn’t Make Any Comment not Based on Any Evidence(29.08.2023)

Calcutta High Court while reinstating a CISF Constable and observing that baseless comments by disciplinary authority leave ‘permanent scar’ on employ.....

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Delhi HC Restrains Reliance from Launching Copy of Roche's Breast Cancer Drug(05.11.2015)

Delhi High Court has restrained Reliance Life Sciences from launching a copy of Swiss Pharma Company Roche's breast cancer drug trastuzumab.

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Bibek Debroy Says Vacancy in Judiciary Not High, Questions Vacations Enjoyed by SC Judges(14.07.2018)

Debroy wondered whether the country needs more judges as huge amount of tax payers' money is involved.

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Allahabad HC Seeks UP Government's Response on Implementation of Witness Protection Scheme 2018(09.12.2020)

Allahabad High Court has issued notice to the Uttar Pradesh Government on a public interest litigation seeking effective implementation of the Witness.....

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P&H HC: Time Line of 6 Months and 25 Days to be Adhered to in Disciplinary Inquiries(28.05.2025)

P&H High Court has asked the High Court to ensure that in all, ongoing and as well as disciplinary inquiries to be initiated in future, the time line .....

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Setback for TN Govt as SC Rejects Urgent Hearing on Vedanta’s Access to Sterlite Tuticorin Plant(04.09.2018)

A bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices A M Khanwilkar and D Y Chandrachud said it will hear the plea next week. The state government had on.....

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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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Karnataka High Court: Admit Students in Pre-school, Class 1(18.04.2017)

Karnataka High Court has upheld validity of Government Order that had made mandatory for private schools to admit students at two entry points — pre-s.....

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After SC Stops CBI From Arresting Rajeev Kumar, MHA Seeks Disciplinary Action Against Top Cop(06.02.2019)

Former MHA officials who have dealt with Centre-State relations said the MHA action appears to me more for optics.

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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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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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Bombay HC asks CBI to Probe Further in Adarsh Scam(05.10.2016)

Bombay HC has asked Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe further into allegations of four benami flats in the Adarsh scam case.

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Election 2019: Plea in SC to Ban Roadshows and Bike Rallies for Causing Environmental Damage(12.03.2019)

The plea has sought a direction to EC to not allow roadshows during elections.

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Bombay HC: Rejection of Declaration under the SVLDR Scheme Communicated via Email Not Justified(12.11.2020)

Bombay High Court held that rejection of the application of declaration under the Sabka Vishwas (Legacy Dispute Resolution) Scheme, 2019 (SVLDR) commu.....

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SC: NIA has Power to Investigate Unscheduled Offences Connected with Scheduled Offences(17.12.2024)

Supreme Court has held that if an unscheduled offence is connected with a scheduled offence under the National Investigation Agency Act, 2008 then the.....

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Delhi High Court to DSIIDC: Pay Rs 10 Lakh Compensation to Kin of Manual Scavengers(12.03.2018)

Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (DSIIDC) to pay Rs 10 lakh compensation each t.....

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Supreme Court Asks Governments to Step up Efforts to Combat Hunger(30.10.2019)

With 14.8 per cent of India's population going hungry every day, Supreme Court has asked the central and state governments why there are no "community.....

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Bom. HC: State Ordered to Create a Social Media Handle for Reporting Instances of Manual Scavenging(23.08.2024)

Bom. HC has directed Department of Social Welfare to create a Social Media handle where citizens and non-governmental organisations can report instanc.....

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Programmes for skill development and provision of apprenticeships(13.08.2015)

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

Tags : scheme, workforce, skill, development



SC to Sikh Bodies: Create Mechanism to Curb ‘Santa-Banta’ Jokes(13.07.2016)

SC, while hearing petitions seeking ban on circulation of jokes about Sikh community, has asked bodies representing the community to create a mechanis.....

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Not 51, Only 2 Women Entered Sabarimala Temple, Admits Kerala Govt After List Goof-Up(05.02.2019)

The figure was mentioned as per the report submitted by the Devaswom Executive Officer. Minister Kadakampally Surendran said that the SC had not sugge.....

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Delhi HC:Seeking Permission to Travel to One Country & Going to Other Countries Instead is Misconduct(07.11.2019)

Delhi High Court has ruled that seeking permission from employer to travel to one country due to medical exigencies but going to different countries i.....

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Delhi HC: RTE Act Cannot be Unconditionally Enforced Against Private Unaided Schools(13.06.2022)

Delhi High Court has held that while the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009 guarantees the right to education, it nowh.....

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‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’ copied screenplay claims registered copyright holder(18.10.2015)

‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’, after its ‘selfie’ headache, visits the court again, this time for claims that the movie’s screenplay is copy of a story that was.....

Tags : Copyright, bajrangi bhaijaan, screenplay



What Have You Done to Speed Up Cheque Bounce Cases, SC Asks High Courts(17.06.2018)

A bench headed by Justice Adarsh K Goel has directed registrar generals of every high court to ready their reports and send it to the Secretary Genera.....

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After Bombay High Court’s Rejection, Will SC Allow Woman’s Plea to Terminate 22-week Pregnancy?(09.07.2018)

According to the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act (MTP) 1971, a fetus cannot be aborted after 20 weeks of pregnancy.

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Provide Toll-Free Numbers in Schools: Madras HC(10.04.2019)

Madras High Court has directed school education department to provide within eight weeks, toll-free telephone numbers in schools and colleges to enabl.....

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Madras HC issues Notice on Plea Challenging Constitutional Validity of Faceless Assessment Scheme(28.10.2021)

Madras High Court has issued the notice to the Centre on plea challenging the constitutional validity of the Faceless Assessment Scheme.

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SC to Centre and BCI: Review Rules to Ensure Lawyers Are Fit to Conduct Full Trial(14.09.2015)

SC has asked Centre and Bar Council of India (BCI) to revisit Advocates Act and pertinent rules to make certain that lawyers who start arguing a case .....

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Direct Tax Dispute Resolution Scheme, 2016 Can be Availed Up to 31st December, 2016(16.09.2016)

Direct Tax Dispute Resolution Scheme, 2016, which came into force from 1st June, 2016, can be availed up to 31st December, 2016.

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CRIMINAL - Madras HC Transfers Fake UGC Office Scam Probe to CB-CID(05.03.2019)

Madras High Court has transferred the investigation into the fake University Grants Commission (UGC) office scam to CB-CID.

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SC: Acquittal by Court Doesn’t Lead to Automatic Discharge in Disciplinary Proceedings(06.10.2023)

Supreme Court has held that acquittal in criminal proceedings does not entitle the delinquent employee for any benefit in the latter or automatic disc.....

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Supreme Court Revives Criminal Conspiracy Charges Against Lalu Prasad in Fodder Scam Case(08.05.2017)

Supreme Court has revived criminal conspiracy charges against RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav along with others, including former Bihar chief minister J.....

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SC Expresses Reservation with Precedent Limiting Scope of High Courts in Deciding Discharge Appln(30.11.2023)

Supreme Court has expressed reservations with the precedent in Minakshi Bala v. Sudhir Kumar (MANU/SC/0702/1994), which limited/restricted the scope o.....

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Should 'Minority' be Redefined? SC Directs Committee to Take Decision in Three Months(11.02.2019)

The plea said that Hindus, who are a majority community as per national data, are a minority in several north-eastern states and in Jammu and Kashmir.

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Introduction of a new proforma for filing applications for revalidation of SCOMET export authorisation(27.07.2021)

In exercise of the powers conferred under Paragraph 1.03 of the Foreign Trade Policy(FTP) 2015-20, the Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) hereby.....

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SC Extends Stay on Bombay HC Order, Delaying Women’s Entry to Haji Ali(10.10.2016)

SC has extended stay granted by Bombay HC to facilitate an appeal against its decision to lift the ban on entry of women near the sanctum sanctorum of.....

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Sreesanth to Bounce Back on Field Soon, Says Wife After SC Sets Aside BCCI's Ban Order(15.03.2019)

The Delhi Police had arrested Sreesanth, along with cricketers Ajit Chandila and Ankeet Chavan, and others on charges of spot-fixing.

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Delhi HC Grants Temporary Stay on Order for Extension of Benefits Under CM Advocate Welfare Scheme(21.09.2021)

Delhi High Court has granted a temporary stay on a single judge order for extension of benefits under CM Advocates' Welfare Scheme to all lawyers who .....

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Amendment in paragraph 3.06 and 3.08 of Handbook of Procedures of Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2015-20(26.08.2015)

The Director General of Foreign Trade made amendments in paragraphs 3.06 and 3.08 - Jurisdictional RA / RA Concerned and Port of Registration of Scrip.....

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SC Rejects PIL on Confidential Documents on Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose(21.09.2015)

Supreme Court has rejected PIL seeking direction to Centre to declassify confidential documents on Subhash Chandra Bose.

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Can’t Arrest Anyone Without Following Just Procedure: Supreme Court(17.05.2018)

Supreme Court, while digging in its heels on its March 20 ruling in which it had barred immediate arrests in cases registered under the SC/ST Preventi.....

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SC: Pvt Counsel Engaged by Victim Cannot Make Oral Argument or Cross Examine Witnesses(21.11.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that though a victim can engage a private counsel to assist the prosecution such Counsel could not be given the right to ma.....

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MP HC: Period Spent on Furlough Not to be Counted Towards Eligible Service for Calculating Pension(16.07.2025)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has observed that the Furlough scheme itself stipulates that the period spent on Furlough shall not be counted towards eligi.....

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SC Favours Stringent Punishment for Milk Adulteration(08.08.2016)

SC, while expressing concern over alarming level of milk adulteration in the country, has favoured stringent punishment of life imprisonment for the o.....

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SC: Fixing Rs 15,000 Per Annum As Notional Income For Non-Earning Members Not Reasonable(17.11.2021)

While hearing civil appeal preferred by appellant claimants aggrieved Jharkhand HC’s judgment, SC observed that despite repeated directions, Schedule-.....

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Statute refers to an actual practice of "Sati" and not to a visual depiction of an imaginary work of fiction portrayed in the film(22.02.2018)

Present writ petition seeks directions to the Central Board of Film Certification, to take "appropriate steps to stop glorification of the practice of.....

Tags : Sati, Glorification, Scenes, Deletion



Delhi High Court Rejects Plea Against Odd-Even Scheme(24.10.2019)

Delhi High Court has rejected a Public Interest Litigation challenging the AAP Government's proposed odd-even road rationing scheme which is expected .....

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Kar HC: Educational Institutions Must Recognize & Reconsider Malady of Harsh Disciplinary Actions(28.06.2023)

Karnataka High Court while observing that harsh discipline is closely linked to internalizing mental problems of a child and lowering the child’s cogn.....

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Delhi High Court Seeks Govt’s Reply on Reconstruction of Minority School(13.08.2015)

Delhi High Court has directed State Government to file its response to a PIL filed by civil activist Firoz Bakht Ahmed, seeking reconstruction of a bu.....

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SC Extends Subrata Roy’s Parole(12.07.2016)

SC has extended till August 3 parole granted to Sahara Chief Subrata Roy on humanitarian grounds following death of his mother, with a strict conditio.....

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News18 Daybreak | SC to Hear CBI Application Against Kolkata Police Commissioner Today and Other Stories You Need to Watch Out For(05.02.2019)

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SC Seeks Reply from Center, States and MCI over Guidelines for Private Hospitals(19.08.2016)

SC has asked Centre, States and Medical Council of India (MCI),” Are there any guidelines for private hospitals to make attendants aware of the treatm.....

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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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AAAR, Kerala: GST Payable on Amount Received as Reimbursement of Discount or Rebate from Castrol(26.08.2021)

Appellate Authority of Advance Ruling (AAAR), Kerala has ruled that Goods and Service Tax (GST) is payable on Amount received as reimbursement of disc.....

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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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Supreme Court: Criminal Complaints in Matrimonial Disputes Require Careful Scrutiny(25.09.2025)

Supreme Court reiterated that criminal complaints in matrimonial disputes must be carefully scrutinized. It emphasized considering practical realities.....

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SC Asks: Can Manager be Held Guilty for eBay Ads?(21.09.2015)

SC after quashing Section 66A of Information and Technology Act, while deciding petition filed against Sharat Babu Digumarti, senior manager of eBay u.....

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Is Turban Size Part of Sikh Religion, asks SC as Cyclist Challenges Disqualification for Refusing Helmet(04.08.2018)

The court, which was hearing a plea of Delhi-based cyclist Jagdeep Singh Puri, who was allegedly disqualified for a cycling event after he refused to .....

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Karnataka HC Grants Transit Bail to Republic TV COO Priya Mukherjee in TRP Scam FIR(26.11.2020)

Karnataka High Court has granted transit bail for 20 days to Chief Operating Officer Priya Mukherjee of ARG Outlier Media Private Ltd in the First Inf.....

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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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RBI discusses New Frontiers on Statistical Methods and Information Base at its 11th Statistics Day Conference(06.07.2017)

The Reserve Bank celebrated its '11th Annual Statistics Day Conference' on July 04, 2017 on the Theme 'New Frontiers on Statistical Methods and Inform.....

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Two Arrested for Posting Wrong Info About Anil Ambani on SC Website(08.04.2019)

The duo allegedly uploaded an order, which said Ambani's presence in a case had been dispensed with, despite the court ordering that he be present for.....

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Supreme Court: Gond-Govri Community Not a Scheduled Tribe(18.12.2020)

Supreme Court has ruled that the Gond-Govri community is not a Scheduled Tribe (ST) and won't be entitled to benefits extended to this category. Howev.....

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Mad HC: Under Tamil Nadu Government Servants' Conduct Rules, 1973, Matrimonial Dispute is Misconduct(20.06.2025)

Madras HC has observed that under the Tamil Nadu Government Servants' Conduct Rules, 1973, matrimonial dispute is also a misconduct and the Government.....

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Supreme Court Introduces SC/ST Reservation in its Staff Recruitment(02.07.2025)

Supreme Court, for the first time, has introduced reservations for Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes in its staff appointment.

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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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SC: Delay In Filing The Complaint Can Be Condoned If Sufficient Cause Is Shown In The Complaint(15.05.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that cognizance of a complaint filed under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instrument Act can be taken by the Court even afte.....

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Cal. HC: Cardinal Pre-Requisites of Responsible Journalism are Accuracy and Objectivity(18.10.2023)

Calcutta High Court while issuing guidelines for various media houses as well as investigative agencies regarding media coverage in recruitment-scam c.....

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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.....

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SERVICE - Amended SC-ST Act Doesn't Limit Court's Jurisdiction to Grant Anticipatory Bail: Calcutta HC(01.03.2019)

Calcutta High Court has granted anticipatory bail to a journalist who was charged under Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocitie.....

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SC Seeks Records on Quadricycle Safety Standards(10.12.2015)

SC asked Union Govt. to give records of deliberation with regards to safety standards of the quadricycle- a light weight vehicle for intra-Delhi trave.....

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SC: Non-production of Certificate under Section 65B Evidence Act Along With Chargesheet Not Fatal(14.05.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that failure to produce a certificate under Section 65B(4) of the Evidence Act at the stage when the charge-sheet was filed.....

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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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SC Rules, Sitting Judges Need not Quit for Selection to Higher Post(11.08.2016)

SC, while setting aside a Patna High Court order forcing magistrates to quit before appearing for an interview for the district judges’ post, has rule.....

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AP HC Grants Bail to Chandrababu Naidu in Skill Development Scam Case(21.11.2023)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has granted regular bail to former Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu in the multi-crore Skill development scam case.

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Chh. HC: Continuance of Benefit of Advance Increment Can’t be Claimed by Employee after Promotion(09.08.2024)

Chhattisgarh High Court has held that continuance of advance increments granted for family planning purposes cannot be claimed by employees once they .....

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SC Raps Maharashtra for Non-Compliance of Order on Dance Bars(19.04.2016)

SC has taken strong note of non-compliance of its order asking Mumbai Police to grant licenses to dance bars within ten days after they complied with .....

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SC Asks UPSC Secretary to Inform Whether Any Panel is Formed for DGP Selection(16.01.2019)

Supreme Court has asked UPSC secretary to personally appear and inform the court if the commission prepares a panel of senior IPS officers for directo.....

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NCLT Clears IL&FS Education Arm Sale to JV Partner(03.09.2020)

National Company Law Tribunal has approved the sale of Schoolnet India, a subsidiary of IL&FS, to an arm of Lexington Equity Holdings (LEHL).

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SC Hears Petitions on Whether Judges Should be Governed by OPS or NPS(10.01.2025)

SC while hearing petitions on whether judges should be governed by old pension scheme (OPS) or National Pension Scheme (NPS) has observed that normall.....

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SC: Execution Court Can Entertain Application u/s 28 of Specific Relief Act(05.09.2024)

SC has held that an application under Section 28 of Specific Relief Act, 1963 either for rescission of contract or for extension of time, can be enter.....

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SC Grants Bail to DU Professor Saibaba, Accused of Alleged Maoist links(05.04.2016)

SC has granted bail to Delhi University Professor GN Saibaba, who has been arrested and is facing trial for alleged Maoist links.

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SERVICE - SC/ST Candidates Applying for High Court Jobs Not Exempted from Paying Examination Fee: Calcutta HC(22.02.2019)

Calcutta High Court has held that imposing examination fee on Scheduled Caste Schedule Tribe applicants to Group D Posts in the High Court is not ille.....

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Permitting non-scheduled payments banks to register as bankers to an issue(03.08.2021)

1. SEBI vide notification dated July 30, 2021, amended the SEBI (Bankers to an Issue) Regulations, 1994 (BTI Regulations) thereby permitting such othe.....

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SC: Any Person Can Now be Tried under Domestic Violence Act(10.10.2016)

Supreme Court has widened scope of Domestic Violence Act by ordering deletion of words “adult male” from it, paving the way for prosecution of women a.....

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International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) inks MoU with IIML -EIC(11.07.2023)

International Financial Services Centers Authority (IFSCA) and IIML-EIC, have today signed a MoU at IIM (Indian Institute of Management) Lucknow EIC, .....

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RBI Consumer Confidence Survey(10.09.2015)

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

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News18 Daybreak | SC to Hear Plea by 21 Oppn Parties on VVPATs Today and Other Stories You Need to Watch Out For(15.03.2019)

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SC Refuses to Plea Seeking Directions to Take Speedy Decision Regarding Re-Opening School(21.09.2021)

Supreme Court has refused to entertain a writ petition seeking directions to Centre and States to take a speedy decision regarding re-opening the scho.....

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Del. HC: Customs Dept. to Inform Parties about Disposal of Confiscated Property Via Mail & on Mobile(18.02.2025)

Delhi High Court has held that it must be ensured by Customs Department that information regarding disposal of detained or confiscated property is giv.....

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SC Asks Gujarat Govt. to Reply on Pleas to Defreeze Accounts of Teesta and Others(17.08.2016)

SC has sought response of Gujarat Government on pleas filed by social activist Teesta Setalvad, her husband Javed Anand and two NGOs challenging the f.....

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‘Stolen Rafale Files’ in Public Domain, Can't Be Untouchable: SC Terms Govt Defence Bad in Law(06.03.2019)

On the government's argument that the a defence deal should not be open to examination by courts, the Court asked Attorney General KK Venugopal if the.....

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Calcutta HC Seeks Response on Plea Challenging Concept of 'Beneficial Nominees'(23.08.2021)

Calcutta High Court has issued notice on a plea challenging the constitutional validity of concept of 'Beneficial Nominees' under Section 39(7) of the.....

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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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Calcutta High Court Cancels Madan Mitra's Bail, Accused in Saradha Scam(20.11.2015)

Calcutta High Court has accepted petition of Central Bureau of Investigation seeking cancellation of bail granted to Trinamool Congress leader Madan M.....

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Unaided Private School Staff can't be Roped in for Election Duty: Bombay HC(04.04.2019)

Bombay High Court has ordered that teaching and non-teaching staff of unaided private schools cannot be called for election duty since they are not co.....

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Allahabad HC: No Conviction Under SC/ST Act if Offence Not Committed on Ground of Victim's Caste(29.07.2022)

Allahabad High Court has held that to prosecute a person for an offence committed under Section 3(2)(v) of the SC/ST Act, there must be evidence that .....

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SC: Where Serviceman Discharged from duty by Authority Onus of Proving Disability Lies on Authority(09.05.2025)

SC has observed that in a situation, where the serviceman himself had not applied for discharge from service due to disability, but has been discharge.....

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Prove Your Innocence During Trial, SC Tells Rajinikanth's Wife Latha Over Repayment to Ad Firm(10.07.2018)

With the trial getting revived on the order of the top court, Latha will also have to seek bail from the trial court.

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Rafale LIVE: Setback to Govt on Election Eve as SC Allows Classified Documents to be Used in Review Petition(12.04.2019)

Rafale LIVE: In a setback to the government, the Supreme Court today rejected the Centre’s objections to petitions seeking review of the earlier jud.....

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Del. HC Upholds Order Staying Circular Mandating Aadhar Card for School Admission under EWS Category(21.09.2023)

Delhi High Court has upheld single judge order that stayed State’s circular mandating Aadhaar card of a child for online admission process in a privat.....

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Frequent Landslides in Uttarakhand on Char Dham Yatra Marg Raise Questions, SC to Hear Case Today(27.08.2018)

At a time when the Char Dham Highway project is being questioned for non-compliance of environmental rules and norms in a highly sensitive Himalayan z.....

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'Consumer' includes not only a person who has hired or availed of service but even a beneficiary of a service(17.03.2020)

In facts of present case, the Respondent obtained a Labour Beneficiary Identity Card on 29th December, 2011 under the Welfare Board from the Appellant.....

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Madras High Court: Right to Education and RPWD Act not applicable to Sainik Schools(25.09.2025)

Madras High Court recently ruled that the Right to Education Act and the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act do not apply to Sainik Schools, as th.....

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Additional disclosures by NBFCs in public issue of debt securities(15.09.2015)

The Securities Exchange Board of India notified new disclosures to be made by Non-Banking Financial Corporations in offer documents for public issue o.....

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SC: Wrap Up Probe against Siddiqui in 6 Months(19.09.2016)

SC has asked Uttar Pradesh Government and Enforcement Directorate (ED) to complete their probe against former BSP minister Naseemuddin Siddiqui along .....

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CIVIL - Saradha Chit Fund Case: SC Seeks Response from Airtel, Vodafone to CBI’s Plea(30.03.2019)

Supreme Court has sought a response from telecom service providers Bharti Airtel Ltd. and Vodafone on a CBI plea that they came out with “surprisingly.....

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AAR, Telangana: Dwelling Units Falling Under PMAY Scheme Attracts Concessional GST Rate(19.10.2021)

Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Telangana has ruled that dwelling units falling under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) scheme attract Concessional.....

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SC Refuses to Entertain Plea Seeking Guidelines to Regulate ‘Ticket Scalping’(29.04.2025)

Supreme Court has refused to entertain plea that sought guidelines for regulation of 'ticket scalping' and black-marketing of tickets of concerts that.....

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‘All Objections Overruled’: Arvind Kejriwal Goes on Project Clearing Spree After SC Order(09.07.2018)

The chief minister directed the food department to immediately implement the contentious doorstep delivery of rations scheme.

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DA Case: Mulayam Tells SC Fresh Plea Filed for Extraneous Reasons on Eve of Elections(12.04.2019)

The apex court in its verdict of March 1, 2007 had directed the CBI 'to enquire into allegations' and find out as to as to whether the plea with regar.....

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SC: Arbitrator Has Substantial Discretion in Awarding Interest u/s 31 (7) (a) Arbitration Act(28.10.2021)

Supreme Court has observed that an Arbitrator has substantial discretion in awarding interest under Section 31(7)(c) of the Arbitration and Conciliati.....

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CSCs To Function As GST Suvidha Providers(29.05.2017)

A workshop on "CSCs as GST Suvidha Provider" to train the top performing VLEs and the State level representatives of CSC SPV for enabling implementati.....

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Delhi High Court: How are 'Shop-Like Schools' Running in Delhi Under NIOS(20.11.2019)

Delhi High Court has asked the Centre and Delhi Government that why the "shop-like schools" were being allowed to function. The Court was enraged over.....

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SC: Teacher in an Aided School for all Practical Purposes is Akin to a Post Under the State Govt.(15.07.2025)

SC has observed that a teacher in an aided school for all practical purposes is akin to a post under the State Govt. and such teachers are also entitl.....

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SC Gives Approval to Bus Route Policies of Punjab, Haryana(04.08.2016)

SC has approved nationalisation of bus routes by Punjab and Haryana Governments, but clarified that there would be no eligibility criteria for private.....

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Delhi HC Restrains Release of Book Titled ‘The R*** School Murder’(25.01.2021)

Delhi High Court has restrained the release of a book titled 'The R*** School Murder', which was scheduled to be published by Juggernaut and Harper Co.....

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Delhi HC: Advocates Bound by Client’s Instructions, Not Required to Verify Truthfulness of Claims(21.08.2025)

Delhi HC has held that an Advocate is bound by the instructions given to him by his client and it does not form part of the Advocate’s duty to verify .....

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Madras HC: State Recommendation Alone Cannot Justify Seeking Caste Certificate for Scheduled Tribe(22.09.2025)

Madras HC questioned the Erode District Collector on issuing SC certificates to Malayali community members. The court noted that only a parliamentary .....

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Orissa HC Rejects Plea Seeking Judicial Action over Leaving of Cuttack from Smart City Scheme(17.11.2015)

Orissa High Court has rejected plea seeking judicial intervention alleging that millennium city of Cuttack was left out from Central Government-sponso.....

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CRIMINAL - London Court Denies Bail to Nirav Modi in PNB Scam(30.03.2019)

Westminster Magistrates Court has denied bail to fugitive Indian diamantaire Nirav Modi for the second time after the prosecution raised the prospect .....

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P&H HC Directs DGP to Not Register FIR Under SC/ST Act at Instance of Third Party(19.10.2021)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Director-General of Police, Punjab to not register FIR under the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tri.....

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SC: In Cases Involving Cross-FIRs It’s Prudent if Investigation Carried Out in Comprehensive Manner(30.04.2025)

Supreme Court has held that in cases involving cross-FIRs, it would be prudent and fair if the investigation was carried out in a comprehensive manner.....

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Central Board of Direct Taxes Introduces Faceless Penalty Scheme 2021(14.01.2021)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has introduced the Faceless Penalty Scheme 2021 which will digitise issuing of penalties on assessees under the f.....

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SC Quashes Army’s Gender-Biased JAG Policy as ‘Against Equality’(11.08.2025)

Supreme Court struck down Army policy reserving more JAG posts for men, holding it discriminatory. The Court has ordered gender-neutral recruitment an.....

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SC Grants Relief to Domicile Candidates Seeking Admission in Medical Courses(06.10.2016)

SC, while giving a major relief to domicile candidates seeking admission to MBBS course through NEET counseling, has ordered to give preference to med.....

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CRIMINAL - Mere Use of Word 'Harijan' During Speech Not an Offence Under SC-ST Act: Orissa HC(14.03.2019)

Orissa High Court has observed that mere use of word 'Harijan' during the course of speech, without intention to insult anybody, does not fall within .....

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SC: Failure of Accused to Discharge Burden Not Relevant in Case Governed by Circumstantial Evidence(16.09.2021)

Supreme Court has observed that the failure of accused to discharge burden under Section 106 of the Evidence Act, 1872 is not relevant in a case gover.....

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Supreme Court: Cannot Misuse Concept of PMLA to Keep Accused in Jail(13.02.2025)

Supreme Court while granting bail to an officer accused in a liquor scam, has observed that concept of Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA).....

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SC Denies to Separate NEET Merit List for State Syllabus Students(17.08.2016)

SC has refused to pass interim direction to Medical Council of India (MCI) and Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to publish separate merit l.....

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News18 Daybreak | SC Expected to Pass Order on Mediation in Ayodhya Case Today and Other Stories You Need to Watch Out For(06.03.2019)

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Delhi HC: 50% Marks in Science in Intermediate Exam Necessary for Foreign Qualified MBBS(21.04.2022)

Delhi High Court has ruled that considering the provisions of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956, a foreign qualified MBBS is required to obtain 50%.....

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SC: Producer, TV Channel must Face Trial for Serial 'Bidaai'(24.08.2016)

SC has said that producer of a tele-serial allegedly insulting Valmiki community and the channel in which it was aired, will have to face trial.

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'Have Guts to Face Trial': SC Pulls Up BJP Youth Wing Leader Who Put Bounty on Mamata Banerjee's Head(18.04.2019)

Yogesh Varshney, a member of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha, had in April 2017 reportedly issued the threat while hitting out at the Chief Minister .....

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SC: Can’t Claim Deduction U/S 80IB IT Act on Amount Received from DEPB and Duty Drawback Claims(13.04.2023)

Supreme Court has held that profit from Duty Entitlement Pass Book Scheme (DEPB) and the Duty Drawback claims cannot be said to be an income “derived .....

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SC Asks CBI to Accelerate Investigation in Multi-Crore Rupee Chit-Fund Scam Cases(01.12.2015)

Supreme Court has asked CBI to accelerate its investigation in multi-crore rupee chit-fund scam cases against Seashore group of companies in Odisha.

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Deposit Rs 10 Crore in Consumer Commission for Fraud by Manager, SC Tells ICICI Bank(08.10.2018)

The Mumbai District Central Co-operative Bank had invested the money with ICICI in fixed deposits and this money was purportedly embezzled by the bran.....

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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.....

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Chopper Scam: Delhi High Court Seeks Defence Agent's Response on ED's Challenge to His Bail(18.07.2019)

Delhi High Court has sought a response from Sushen Mohan Gupta, an alleged defence agent arrested in a money laundering case related to AgustaWestland.....

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CBDT Extends Time to Process Refunds in Non-Scrutiny Cases for Assessment Year 2017-18(07.07.2021)

Central Board of Direct Taxes has extended the time for processing refunds in non-scrutiny cases for assessment year 2017-18 up to 30th September, 202.....

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PM Modi, in Election Year, Says Ordinance on Ram Mandir Only After SC Ruling(01.01.2019)

The court is scheduled to take up the hearing on January 4.

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Calcutta HC Appoints Committee to Ascertain Schools Fees(19.08.2020)

Calcutta High Court has appointed a Committee to receive the accounts pertaining to the income and expenditure of schools to ascertain school fees on .....

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SC Paves Way for Shimla Flights by May 4(22.04.2016)

SC has put virtually Shimla on air route map and tourists would soon be able to fly their way to the city to beat the scorching heat of plain within h.....

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Madras HC: Quota for Government School Students in Medical Admissions Justified(08.04.2022)

Madras High Court has upheld the validity of Tamil Nadu Admission to Undergraduate Courses in Medicine, Dentistry, Indian Medicine and Homeopathy on f.....

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BCI Directs SBCs to Initiate Discipl. Action Against Advocates Soliciting Work Through Online Portal(09.07.2024)

Bar Council of India (BCI) has issued directions to State Bar Councils to take disciplinary action against advocates soliciting work through online po.....

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NCDRC: No VAT on Discounted Items(03.02.2017)

National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has held that shops selling goods at 40% discount cannot charge VAT or any other duty on disco.....

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Rafale Verdict LIVE: SC Says CAG Report Given to PAC, But Where is it, Asks Rahul Gandhi(14.12.2018)

Rafale Verdict LIVE Updates: Rahul Gandhi's Attempt to Mislead Nation for Political Gain Foiled, Says Amit Shah

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ITAT, Ahmedabad: Undisclosed Sale Consideration of Property Can Only Assessable as Capital Gain(02.05.2022)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Ahmedabad has ruled that the undisclosed sale consideration of the property can be subjected to tax as capital gain und.....

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SC Seeks Status Report on Kashmir(01.08.2016)

SC has sought a status report from Centre on availability of basic amenities, including health services to Kashmir residents.

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Babri Masjid Demolition Case Special Judge Seeks Six More Months from SC to Deliver Verdict(15.07.2019)

The special judge has informed the SC that he is due to superannuate on September 30, 2019 following which a bench headed by Justice RF Nariman direct.....

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SC: Denying the Facility of Scribe or Compensatory Time Constitutes Discrimination(04.02.2025)

SC while allowing a candidate suffering from a disability, has stated that the principle of reasonable accommodation is central to ensure equality for.....

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SC Stalls Admission of Over 500 MBBS Students Enrolled During 2008-2012(13.02.2017)

Supreme Court, while making a major development in ongoing Vyapam scam, has cancelled admission of more than 500 students, who enrolled in five-year M.....

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SC: Donee not Reqd to Examine Attesting Witness if there is no Particular Denial of Execution of Gift(25.09.2019)

Supreme Court has ruled that when the execution of the gift deed was not specifically denied in the suit filed then it was not mandatory for the Donee.....

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Gujarat HC: Scolding Employee to Maintain Office Discipline Does Not Amount to Abetment of Suicide(07.07.2022)

Gujarat High Court has held that an employer scolding its employee to maintain discipline in the office would not amount to the former abetting suicid.....

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SC: When Conditions are Met, No Discretion to Deny Release of Convict on Probation(24.04.2025)

Supreme Court has observed that in a case where the circumstances stated in subsection (1) of Section 4 of the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958 are at.....

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Simply Filing False Complaint Not Punishable Under SC/ST Act: Kerala High Court(09.07.2018)

Kerala High Court has held that simply filing a false complaint against a member of Scheduled Caste, before any authority, is not punishable under Sch.....

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SC: WB SSC Gives Undertaking to Bar Tainted Candidates from Fresh Recruitment Exams(01.09.2025)

West Bengal School Service Commission has given an undertaking barring candidates, who had been specifically found to be tainted in relation to the 'c.....

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Bombay HC: GST Return Details of Company Exempt from Disclosure under RTI Act(16.10.2025)

Bombay High Court on October 14 held that a company's Goods and Services Tax (GST) return filings are confidential and cannot be disclosed under the R.....

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SC Modifies Cauvery Order(12.09.2016)

SC has reduced quantum of Cauvery water to be released by Karnataka but expressed displeasure over the deteriorating law-and-order situation across so.....

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Subramanian Swamy Moves SC for Urgent Listing of Plea Seeking Fundamental Right to Pray at Ayodhya(25.02.2019)

A bench comprising Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justice Sanjiv Khanna asked Swamy to remain present in the court on Tuesday when the main Ayodhya ma.....

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Madras HC Reprimands Practice of Displaying Photographs of CM on School Bags(10.09.2021)

Madras High Court has reprimanded the practice of displaying photographs of Chief Ministers or other public functionaries on school bags, textbooks an.....

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Bombay HC: Fresh Corruption Trial Allowed After Valid Sanction(01.08.2025)

Bombay High Court held that the discharge of a public servant in a corruption case due to invalid sanction does not bar a fresh trial once a proper sa.....

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We Don't Have Common Sense: SC Chides Urban Affairs Minister for Remarks on Delhi Sealing(12.07.2018)

According to a media report, Union housing and urban affairs minister Hardeep Singh Puri had said the monitoring committee members 'sit in air-conditi.....

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Delhi High Court Asks AIIMS to Provide Medical Care to Boy Suffering from Rare Disease(17.01.2020)

Delhi High Court has asked the All India Institute of Medical Sciences to immediately provide necessary treatment to a 11- year old boy suffering from.....

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SC: Disclosure Made to Settlement Commission Needn't be Something that Wasn’t Discovered by AO(27.09.2023)

Supreme Court has held that Section 245C r/w Section 245H of Income-Tax Act only contemplates full and true disclosure of income to be made before Set.....

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'This is Court, Not Picnic Spot': SC Comes Down Hard on Income Tax Dept(02.09.2018)

The Supreme Court bench also noted in its order that the plea was filed by the IT department after a delay of 596 days and "inadequate and unconv.....

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SC: Pension Under Swatantrata Sainik Samman Pension Scheme as Per Proof Required Under Scheme(24.02.2021)

Supreme Court has observed that the pension under the Swatantrata Sainik Samman Pension Scheme can be sanctioned as per the proof required under the s.....

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Delhi HC: Govt Can Regulate Private School Fees to Prevent Profiteering, Not Control Fee Structure(10.10.2025)

Delhi High Court held that the Delhi Government’s Directorate of Education can regulate fees of unaided private schools only to prevent profiteering, .....

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SC Denies to Entertain PIL Questioning Animal Sacrifice on 'Bakra Eid'(16.09.2016)

SC has denied to entertain a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) questioning sacrifice of animals on Eid al-Adha or 'Bakra Eid' and validity of a provisi.....

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SC:Proceedings U/S 218 IPC Cannot be Initiated Because Prosecution Failed to Establish its Case(13.11.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that merely because the acquittal of the Accused was premised on the assessment that the prosecution had failed to establis.....

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SC Introduces Reservations for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in Staff Recruitments(07.07.2025)

SC has introduced reservations for OBCs in staff recruitments by substituting Rule 4A of the SC Officers and Servants (Conditions of Service and Condu.....

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SC Junks Suicide Attempt Case against Punjab’s Girl-Turned-Boy(03.08.2016)

SC has quashed a nine-year-old attempt to suicide case filed against a Punjab–based woman who slashed her wrist to express “infinite” love for her fem.....

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SC: Prescription of Higher Educational Qualification Not Violative of Art. 14 and 16(19.01.2021)

Supreme Court has reiterated that the prescription of a Higher educational qualification as a qualification for promotion to a post cannot be held as .....

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Patna HC:Before Harshest Punishment, Authority Must Consider Officer’s Reply(12.08.2025)

Patna HC has quashed a Bihar officer’s dismissal in a bribery case, citing failure to consider his second show cause reply and other procedural lapses.....

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2008 Malegaon Blasts: Blow to Lt Col Purohit as SC Refuses SIT Probe Into 'Abduction, Torture'(04.09.2018)

The apex court said entertaining Lt Col Prasad Shrikant Purohit's plea at this stage may impact the trial and asked him to raise the issue before a l.....

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Ker. HC: Employer Entitled to Continue Disciplinary Proceedings Even After Retirement of Employee(20.09.2022)

Kerala High Court has held that under Rule 198 (7) of the Kerala Co-operative Societies Rules, the employer is entitled to continue disciplinary proce.....

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Bombay HC: GST Return Details of Company Exempt from Disclosure under RTI Act(16.10.2025)

Bombay High Court on October 14 held that a company's Goods and Services Tax (GST) return filings are confidential and cannot be disclosed under the R.....

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Bombay HC Pulls Up I&B Ministry Over Disclosure of Personal Details of RTI Applicants(30.10.2020)

Bombay High Court has pulled up the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting after being informed that personal details of more than 4000 of Rig.....

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SC: Authority Imposing Minor Penalty Can Initiate Major Penalty Charges(01.08.2025)

Supreme Court clarified that under the Central Civil Services (CCS) Rules, 1965 an authority empowered to impose minor penalties can also issue charge.....

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SC to Law Commission: Examine if Role of Tribunals Need to be Relooked(10.08.2016)

SC, while expressing concern over piling up of cases against orders by various tribunals, has asked the Law Commission to examine whether tribunalisat.....

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Delhi HC Directs Delhi Govt to File Reply in Plea Against Discontinuation of Food Security Scheme(04.11.2020)

Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Government and the Delhi Legal Services Authority (DLSA) to file a reply in 3 weeks in an Application which so.....

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SC to Pass Orders on Recording Appearances of Advocates in Cases(24.01.2025)

Supreme Court while hearing a Miscellaneous Application jointly filed by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) and Supreme Court Advocates-on-Recor.....

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SC Slams Subordinate Court over Delay in Charging BSP Lawmaker in Murder Case(09.09.2015)

SC while taking exception to non-framing of charges by subordinate court in UP against a lawmaker in a murder case even two decades after he was accus.....

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Despite SC Order, Lower Court Refuses to release Man; SC Asks if Magistrate's Court is Above it(01.06.2018)

The peculiar situation arose when SC was informed that trial court had refused to grant the accused relief on the ground that the bail amount was not .....

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SC: Minimum Service Stipulated in Rules Can't be Ignored while Considering Claim for Invalid Pension(06.12.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that the minimum qualifying service prescribed under the Pension Rules cannot be ignored for the purpose of consideration o.....

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SC Stays HC Direction That Delhi Private Schools Must Fill Up Backlog EWS Seats in Next 5 Yrs(20.07.2022)

Supreme Court has stayed the operation of a Delhi High Court order which had asked Delhi Government to make every endeavor to ensure that private scho.....

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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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Nirbhaya Rape Case Verdict LIVE Updates: SC to Decide on Death Penalty of 3 Rapists; Fourth Yet to Move Plea(09.07.2018)

Nirbhaya case verdict updates: The Supreme Court is scheduled to pronounce its verdict today on the review pleas of three out of four convicts sent to.....

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'Two-minute Promo Can't Give Idea of Movie': SC Refuses to Stay Release of PM Modi Biopic(09.04.2019)

A bench headed by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi maintained that the petition by Aman Panwar did not deserve to be entertained also because the C.....

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Madras HC Disapproves of Suspension of Doctor Who was Witness in Disciplinary Proceedings(27.10.2021)

Madras High Court has disapproved of punishment of suspension imposed by Tamil Nadu Medical Council (TNMC) against a gastroenterologist who was only a.....

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J&K HC Directs Government to Protect Schools(02.11.2016)

Jammu and Kashmir High Court has taken suo motu cognizance of arson at schools in Valley and has asked Civic and Police officials to take steps to pro.....

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Saradha Scam: SC Vacates Order Granting Protection from Arrest to Ex-Kolkata Police Commissioner(17.05.2019)

Supreme Court has vacated its order granting protection from arrest to former Kolkata police commissioner Rajeev Kumar in the Saradha chit fund scam c.....

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All. HC: Merely Liking a Message Will Not Attract Penalty U/S 67 of IT Act(20.10.2023)

Allahabad High Court while observing that Section 67 Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000 is for obscene material and not for other provocative mater.....

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30 Years On, SC Orders Man to Compensate First Wife or Go to Jail for Polygamy(03.06.2018)

A bench of Justices Arun Mishra and Uday U Lalit noted that the second marriage had taken place in 1987 and thus, payment of fine amount to the first .....

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SC: Exemption of Duty Does not Exempt Other Duty or Cess Imposed by Different Legislation(10.12.2019)

Supreme Court has ruled that when a particular kind of duty is exempted, other types of duty or cess imposed by different legislation for a different .....

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SC to Delhi Govt.: Notify 'Motor Vehicle Aggregator & Delivery Service Provider Scheme' by Sept. 30(14.08.2023)

Supreme Court has extended the time granted to Delhi Government to notify Delhi Motor Vehicle Aggregator and Delivery Service Provider Scheme, 2023, t.....

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Kerala HC Rejects Plea to Quash Sexual Abuse Case Against School Warden(10.02.2017)

Kerala High Court has refused to quash a criminal case registered against former warden of Sree Ramakrishna Gurukula Vidyamandir Higher Secondary Scho.....

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Saradha Chit Fund Scam: Madras HC Grants Nalini Chidambaram Interim Protection from Arrest(14.01.2019)

Madras High Court has granted Nalini Chidambaram interim protection from arrest by the CBI in the Saradha chit fund case till she obtains regular anti.....

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Kerala HC Refuses to Entertain Plea Challenging Agnipath Scheme(05.07.2022)

Kerala High Court while refusing to entertain plea filed by 23 candidates who have cleared physical and medical tests for Indian Army in 2021, has hel.....

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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 Grants Bail to UP's Revenue Official in Yamuna Expressway Land Scam(22.10.2020)

Allahabad High Court has allowed the second bail application filed by a Revenue Official in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad district in connection with the .....

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SC: No Absolute Rule that When Investigation is at Nascent Stage, High Court Cannot Quash an Offence(01.04.2025)

SC has observed that there is no absolute rule that when investigation is at a nascent stage, High Court cannot exercise its jurisdiction to quash an .....

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Madras HC to NMC: Conversion Therapy for LGBTQ+ Must be Treated as Professional Misconduct(11.07.2022)

Madras High Court while issuing directions for the uplifting LGBTQ+ Community has directed National Medical Council (NMC) to enlist Conversion Therapy.....

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SC Salms Uttar Pradesh Govt. Over Bad Roads Condition around Taj(17.11.2015)

SC has slammed UP Govt. and said, "Taj Mahal was built in 17th century by hands, hammer and chisel. But your government can't build a proper road wit.....

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Bilkis Bano Case: SC Asks Gujarat Govt to Take Action Against Erring Cops in Two Weeks(30.03.2019)

The top court has also termed the Rs 5 lakh compensation offered by the Gujarat government 'interim', adding that the plea for exemplary compensation .....

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Telangana HC Issues Notice on PIL Seeking Mechanism to Regulate Fee Structures in Private Schools(20.10.2021)

Telangana High Court had issued notices to the State government in a Public Interest Litigation petition seeking creation of a mechanism to regulate f.....

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Chhattisgarh HC: Timely Appointment of Electronic Evidence Examiners Vital in Cyber Crime Probes(16.10.2025)

Chhattisgarh High Court raised concern over the lack of Examiners of Electronic Evidence in the state, stating that this absence hampers the efficienc.....

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Children of Army Officers Seek Protection for Personnel; SC Issues Notice to Centre, J&K Govt(25.02.2019)

The plea, filed by 19-year-old Preeti Kedar Gokhale and 20-year-old Kajal Mishra, seeks the formulation of a policy to curb human rights violations of.....

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CBDT Notifies Exception to Faceless Assessment Scheme(07.09.2021)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified that Assessment Orders to be passed by National Faceless Assessment Centre (NaFAC) under section 144.....

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Calcutta HC: Compromise Scheme Under Companies Act Overrides SARFAESI(01.08.2025)

Calcutta High Court ruled that once a scheme of compromise or arrangement is sanctioned by a company court, it cannot be frustrated by invoking the SA.....

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SC Denies to Interfere in 2016 NEET Result(10.08.2016)

SC has denied to interfere in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) result on a plea seeking a court-monitored probe by Uttarakhand Police.....

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CBIC Issues Instructions on Issuance of SCNs and Adjudication Process in Pre-GST Regime(22.11.2021)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued the instructions to adhere to the time limits laid down in the provisions of the Act and.....

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Let Pandya, Rahul Play While Inquiry is on: BCCI President Urges CoA After SC Adjourns Hearing(19.01.2019)

Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul have been suspended pending an inquiry for their sexist comments on Koffee with Karan show.

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Continuous disclosures in compliances by InvITs-Amendments(22.07.2021)

1. SEBI issued Circular No. CIR/IMD/DF/127/2016 dated November 29, 2016 has inter alia prescribed guidelines for Grievance Redressal Mechanism for Inv.....

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Supreme Court: Forcing Husband to Separate from Family is Ground for Divorce(07.10.2016)

SC while allowing husband’s plea to annul 24-year wedlock has held that forcing a husband to separate from family is an act of “cruelty” and a ground .....

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News18 Wrap: Mumbai Bridge Collapse, Rafale SC Hearing & Other Stories You Missed(15.03.2019)

News18 Wrap brings you some of the biggest stories on News18.com today to help you stay updated at all times.

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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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Ayodhya Case: 8 Translators to Take 120 Days to Translate Nearly 11,500 Pages in English, SC Told(26.02.2019)

The report was submitted in pursuance to the apex court's earlier direction after which the Secretary General had constituted two committees for visit.....

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SC Directs Faridabad Municipal Corporation to Roll Out Provisional Rehabilitation Scheme(15.09.2021)

Supreme Court has asked the Municipal Corporation of Faridabad to roll out a provisional scheme for rehabilitation of residents in relation to the dem.....

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CCI Rejects Allegation of Unfair Business Practices against HSC India(10.08.2016)

Competition Commission of India (CCI) has dismissed allegations of unfair business practices against government-owned HSCC India with regard to certai.....

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Calcutta High Court Seeks Response from West Bengal Government on Medical Services(24.11.2021)

Calcutta High Court has sought response from the West Bengal government on the medical services provided under its Swasthya Sathi scheme, a subsidized.....

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Calcutta HC Issues Interim Stay on Teacher Recruitment Process for Upper Primary Schools(02.07.2021)

Calcutta High Court has imposed an interim stay on West Bengal government's ongoing process of recruitment of teachers for primary schools till the ne.....

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SC: Can’t View Slum Rehabilitation Scheme as Real Estate Development Project(02.08.2024)

Supreme Court has held that Slum Rehabilitation Scheme cannot be treated as a real estate development project since there is a public purpose involved.....

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Cauvery Verdict LIVE: 'Very Disappointing', Says Rajinikanth After SC Reduces Quantum of Water for Tamil Nadu(16.02.2018)

While Karnataka rejoices after the Supreme Court verdict, which allocated it an additional 14.75 TMC of water, Tamil Nadu's opposition parties are gun.....

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SC: Refund Claim Cannot be Entertained unless Order of Assessment or Self-Assessment is Changed(20.09.2019)

Supreme Court has ruled that the claim for refund under Section 27 of the Customs Act, 1962 cannot be entertained unless the order of assessment or se.....

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Supreme Court: Disclosure Made by Accused Irrelevant if Fact Previously Known to Police(12.08.2024)

Supreme Court has held that, if a disclosure is made by the accused under Section 27 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 regarding the crime, such disclo.....

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SC Says, Dismissal of PIL on Kohinoor May Deny Govt.'s Legit Claim(19.04.2016)

SC has said that dismissal of a PIL seeking government action for the return of Kohinoor diamond from the United Kingdom may lead to denial of India's.....

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Kerala HC: Offending Officer Can be Transferred in Case of Indiscipline in Forces(12.08.2022)

Kerala High Court has held that it is permissible to deal with indiscipline in disciplined forces by transferring deviant officers and such transfers .....

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SC Denies Interim Bail to Asaram Bapu(12.08.2016)

SC has refused to grant interim bail to self-styled godman Asaram Bapu on medical grounds.

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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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Supreme Court Dismisses Govt.'s Allegation Over RIL Arbitration(23.09.2015)

SC has dismissed Govt.'s allegation of biasness against an arbitrator in an ongoing arbitration to resolve a row with Reliance Industries over Panna-M.....

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Merely because pay-scale may have been and remained the same, it cannot lead to conclusion of a conscious parity on principle of equal pay for equal work(11.05.2018)

The Appellant sought a Reference on 24th October, 1979, under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 with regard to revision of pay-scale of Security Staff.....

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SC: Extra Attempt for UPSC Civil Services Exam Under Consideration by Appropriate Authority(27.10.2020)

Supreme Court has disposed of the plea on behalf of 24 UPSC aspirants seeking an extra attempt in the civil service examination in the year 2021 in li.....

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HP HC: Home Guards Not Entitled to Compassionate Appointment Scheme(24.07.2025)

HP HC has held that when the job performed by Home Guards has been assessed to be purely of temporary nature, it will not be prudent to hold their dep.....

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SC: Release Rs 450 Crore for Delhi’s Drinking Water Project(08.08.2016)

SC has directed Centre to release Rs 450 crore to Himachal Pradesh within a week for land acquisition for Renukaji Dam, which will serve as a drinking.....

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SC: Admission Supervisory Committee Can Take Suo Motu Action Over Self Financing Colleges Admissions(17.11.2021)

Supreme Court while upholding Kerala HC judgment has held that Admission Supervisory Committee in Kerala has jurisdiction to initiate proceedings suo .....

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SC Rejected Writ Petition Seeking Review of Judgment Upholding WB Madrasah Service Commission Act(16.09.2025)

Supreme Court rejected a writ petition by Contai Rahamania High Madrasah seeking to reconsider its 2020 ruling upholding the West Bengal Madrasah Serv.....

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Justice Patnaik's Views on 'No Evidence' Against Alok Verma Raise More Questions Than Answers(12.01.2019)

The retired SC judge, who supervised the CVC probe against Verma on a request made by the top court, does not say anywhere that he saw and analysed th.....

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Karnataka HC Issues Interim Directions to Ensure Proper Functioning of Forensic Science Laboratories(19.08.2021)

Karnataka High Court has issued several interim directions to ensure the proper functioning of the Forensic Science Laboratories in the state, observi.....

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Tel. HC: SCN & Orders Lacking Signatures of Proper Officer Cannot Sustain Judicial Scrutiny(03.03.2025)

Telangana High Court has observed that show cause notices and the orders that lack the signature of the Proper Officer are vulnerable and cannot susta.....

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Kerala HC Denies Bail to Former PWD Minister VK Ebrahim Kunju in Palarivattom Flyover Scam(14.12.2020)

Kerala High Court has dismissed the bail application filed by former PWD minister VK Ebrahim Kunju in the Palarviattom flyover scam.

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Bom HC: Every Prisoner Has to Follow Rules & Can’t Be Allowed to Bring Prohibited Articles in Prison(13.06.2025)

Bombay HC has observed that every prisoner has to follow the rules and regulations and nobody can be allowed to bring the prohibited articles inside t.....

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Supreme Court: No SC/ST Reservation in Higher Judiciary(08.12.2015)

Supreme Court while rejecting a plea of a district-level judge from Uttarakhand who sought to be promoted as a high court judge, has refused to provid.....

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Register at Least 10% Domestic Workers Every Month: SC Fiat to States and UTs(05.09.2018)

The Supreme Court has made chief secretaries of all the states and Lieutenant Governors in union territories accountable for the completion of task.

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Karnataka High Court Directs Waiver on Private School Fees for 2020-21(20.09.2021)

Karnataka High Court has modified the Government order dated 29.01.2021, inter alia restraining the educational institutions from collecting fees for .....

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SC: When FIR Registered Under Stringent Laws, Strict Scrutiny is Required(14.02.2025)

Supreme Court has observed that when FIR is registered under stringent laws like Uttar Pradesh Gangsters Act, 1986 then its strict scrutiny is require.....

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SC Put Stay on Cases against Miners’ Payment towards Additional Royalty(17.08.2016)

SC has stayed all cases at various High Courts across the country relating to miners having to pay additional royalty under the amended Mines and Mine.....

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CRIMINAL - SC Review Sets Free 6 Death Row Convicts(06.03.2019)

Supreme Court has set aside its own judgment of 2009 and set free six convicts sent to death row, concluding that they had been “falsely implicated” i.....

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Kerala HC Orders Discharge of Patient Held Hostage by Hospital Over Non-Payment of Bills(26.10.2020)

Kerala High Court has ordered the Hospital, accused of not discharging the patient due to non-payment of medical bills, to immediately discharge the p.....

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Delhi HC: Schedule IV of Arbitration Act Not Mandatorily Applicable on International Arbitrations(02.04.2025)

Delhi High Court has observed that the IVth Schedule of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 pertaining to fees of the arbitrator will not apply.....

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Delhi High Court Allows Sale of Books in CBSE Schools(23.02.2018)

Delhi High Court has said that if the sale of books and uniforms at school shops is treated as "commercialisation", then there is no reason as to why .....

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SC:Power of Attorney Holder Cannot Testify in Respect of Matters which Principal Alone have Knowledge(03.10.2019)

Supreme Court has noted that a power of attorney holder cannot testify for the principal in respect of matters of which the principal alone can have p.....

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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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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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Delhi HC Stays Order on Letting Private Schools Hike Fees(04.04.2019)

Delhi High Court has put an interim stay, till April 8, on a single-judge bench's order allowing private unaided schools in city to hike their fees to.....

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Delhi High Court Allows Judoka Jasleen Saini to Participate in CWG 2022(28.07.2022)

Delhi High Court has granted interim relief to Judoka Jasleen Singh Saini by staying the order of suspension imposed on him by the Judo Federation of .....

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Gauhati HC: Notice Issued to Centre on Plea Claiming Denial of ST Benefits to Yobin Community(08.05.2025)

Gauhati High Court has issued notice to the Central Government and Arunachal Pradesh Government on a PIL claiming that Scheduled Tribe benefits provid.....

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J’khand HC Quashes Contempt Notice Against Cong Leader Manish Tiwary, Others(17.05.2018)

Jharkhand High Court has quashed the contempt of court notice issued against Congress spokesperson Manish Tiwary, RJD leader and ex-deputy CM of Bihar.....

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SC Seeks Centre's Response on Plea Against Changes in Law Allowing Private Firms to Use Aadhaar Data(22.11.2019)

Supreme Court has asked the Centre to respond to a plea challenging the constitutional validity of the amendments made in the law allowing private ent.....

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Delhi High Court Restrains Zydus Lifesciences Limited from Selling Biologic Similar to Nivolumab(21.07.2025)

Delhi High Court while passing an interim order in favour of Nivolumab's manufacturer company, has restrained Zydus Lifesciences Limited from manufact.....

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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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SC: Right To Be Represented By Counsel Or Agent Of Choice In Disciplinary Proceedings Is Not Absolute(17.11.2021)

Supreme Court has observed that right to be represented by a counsel or agent of one's choice in a disciplinary proceedings is not an absolute right, .....

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SC: Witness Protection Not a Substitute for Bail Cancellation, Raps HC For 'Cyclostyled' Orders(05.09.2025)

Supreme Court slammed the Allahabad HC for passing cyclostyled, template orders in bail cancellation cases, wrongly treating the witness protection sc.....

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SC Favours Allowing Registration of Flats to Provide Relief to Amrapali Home Buyers(16.01.2019)

The SC bench said that it was not happy with the valuation of Amrapali's five-star hotel Tech Park in Greater Noida at just Rs 90 crore and would like.....

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SC Issues Notice on Plea Challenging Verdict for Converting Govt Schools to English Medium(03.09.2020)

Supreme Court has issued notice in a plea challenging the Andhra Pradesh High Court Order which had quashed Government Orders seeking to implement Eng.....

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Supreme Court Quashes Criminal Case against Ex-Bharti Airtel CEO(17.01.2025)

Supreme Court has quashed criminal proceedings against a former Chief Executive Officer of Bharti Airtel booked for 'obscene' messages received by a p.....

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Bombay HC: Encouraging Woman in a Bar to Dance in Obscene Manner Doesn’t Attract S. 294 of IPC(12.09.2024)

Bombay High Court has held that a customer in a dance bar who encourages a woman to dance in an obscene manner cannot be booked under Section 294 of I.....

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Suven Life Sciences Books Patent for Neuro-Degenerative Drug(30.06.2016)

Suven Life Sciences has been granted a patent from Europe and two product patents from Eurasia for a drug used in the treatment of neuro-degenerative .....

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SC Restores Congress Government in Arunachal Pradesh(13.07.2016)

SC has ruled that Arunachal Governor J P Rajkhowa's decision to advance Assembly session for former Congress CM Nabam Tuki was illegal and unconstitut.....

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Mamata vs Centre LIVE: Bengal CM is Main Pillar of Oppn, TMC Will Win All 42 LS Seats in State, Says Naidu(05.02.2019)

Mamata vs Centre LIVE: Banerjee Says SC Order a 'Moral Victory', But Won't Call Off Dharna

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Maharashtra Govt to Bring Ordinance Against Dance Bar, Day After SC Gives Approval(18.01.2019)

The Minister for Finance and Planning has said that the issue will be discussed in detail during the weekly state cabinet meeting next week.

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NGT Directs KRMB to Visit Worksite of Rayalaseema Lift Irrigation Scheme(26.07.2021)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Krishna River Management Board (KRMB) to visit the worksite of Rayalaseema Lift Irrigation Scheme (RLIS.....

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SC Denies to Take PIL to Raise Retirement Age of its Judges(04.04.2016)

SC has refused to entertain a PIL seeking a direction to Centre to set up an authority to consider increasing retirement age of the apex court judges .....

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Saradha Scam: SC Judge Recuses Himself from CBI Plea on ‘Obstruction’ by West Bengal Govt(20.02.2019)

A three-judge bench comprising Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justices Rao and Sanjiv Khanna adjourned the hearing on pleas of the CBI, saying that on.....

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Delhi HC Extends Interim Protection from Arrest to Newsclick Founder Till December 17 in Foreign Fund(06.08.2021)

Delhi High Court has extended the interim protection from arrest granted to Newsclick Founder and Editor In Chief Prabir Purkayastha in connection wit.....

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SC: High Courts Fixing Time Bound Schedule for Disposal of Case Affects Functioning of Trial Court(26.11.2024)

SC has observed that High Courts rejecting bail applications in routine manner and then fixing time bound schedule for the conclusion of trials affect.....

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SC Slams BCCI for Disbursing Money to States(07.10.2016)

SC has threatened to dismiss top rung of BCCI following allegations of defiance of sweeping reforms recommended by Lodha Panel set up to clean up worl.....

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Bom HC: Can’t Treat Disclosure as Full if Material Suggests Loan is Nothing but Undisclosed Fund(30.04.2025)

Bombay HC has observed that if there is a prima-facie material suggesting that the transaction of loan is nothing but the undisclosed funds of the Pet.....

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Punjab Govt in a Fix After SC Order on Appointment of DGP as per Seniority(09.07.2018)

Former DGP Punjab Sumedh Singh Saini has already retired on June 30 last. Samant Kumar Gupta can be the next in line but he is currently on a deputati.....

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Centre, EC Take Contrary Stands in SC on Electoral Bonds Scheme(12.04.2019)

The top court was hearing the plea of NGO, Association of Democratic Reforms (ADR)', which has sought interim reliefs that either the issuance of elec.....

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Chandigarh SCDRC: Misleading Ads About Weight Loss Programmes an Act of Unfair Trade Practice(22.08.2022)

Chandigarh State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (SCDRC) has held that act of giving false assurances by way of misleading advertisements and a.....

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Delhi HC Seeks Response on Transgender Man's Plea Seeking Change of Details in School Certificates(15.01.2021)

Delhi High Court has sought for a response from Union of India and Central Board of Secondary Education on an Application filed by a transgender man w.....

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Gujarat HC: Giving Probe Papers to Complainant Before Chargesheet is filed Is 'Prima Facie Dangerous'(11.08.2025)

Gujarat HC, while directing SP to take action against IO, who gave investigation papers to complainant, has held that sharing investigation papers wit.....

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Assam Chief Secretary Owns Up in SC, Says State's Record in Deporting Illegal Immigrants is Extremely Poor(09.04.2019)

The SC bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi has asked the top bureaucrat to submit an affidavit putting everything he admitted on record until t.....

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Madras HC Refuses to Interfere with Decision Not to Allow Student to Write Screening Test(26.10.2021)

Madras High Court has refused to interfere with a decision taken by the National Medical Commission (NMC) not to allow a student who had pursued medic.....

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MP HC: Taxpayers with Appeals that are Pending are Eligible for 50% Relief under Samadhan Scheme(02.07.2025)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has observed that taxpayers with pending appeals are eligible for relief of 50% under The Madhya Pradesh Karadhan Adhiniyamo.....

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Punjab & Haryana HC: Lower Courts Cannot Entertain School Fees Hike Cases(02.11.2016)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled that Lower Courts will no longer entertain cases against private schools in fee-related matters or pass judgme.....

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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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Ker. HC: Vehicle Can’t be Confiscated if Registered Owner Didn’t Have Prior Knowledge of the Offence(19.10.2023)

Kerala High Court has held that once it is established that the owner of vehicle is devoid of any knowledge that the vehicle was used for illegally tr.....

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

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

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SC Clarifies: Not Necessary that Person Accused Under S.3 of PMLA be Accused in Scheduled Offence(30.11.2023)

Supreme Court has clarified that it is not necessary that a person against whom the offence under Section 3 of the PMLA is alleged must also be shown .....

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SC Clarifies Section 144 CPC not Attracted when there is no Variation or Reversal of Decree or Order(06.11.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that the provisions of Section 144 of Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 will not be attracted when there is no variation or rev.....

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Bombay HC Grants Anticipatory Bail to Principal After Complainant Sought Extra Judicial Remedy(09.06.2022)

Bombay High Court while granting anticipatory bail to the accused for an offence under Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities.....

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Aadhaar useable for more government schemes; remains voluntary(15.10.2015)

A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court delivered a succinct verdict on the Aadhaar card, picking up where it previously left off. It allowed the Ca.....

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Pay 10,000 for Each Adjournment, SC Tells 89-year-old Woman’s Opponents in Land Dispute(15.06.2018)

A bench headed by Justice Madan B Lokur expressed regrets that the trial court was liberal in granting adjournments even though the property dispute i.....

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Bombay High Court: Fix PayScales in Timely Manner(26.12.2019)

Bombay High Court has ordered the State Government to digitise the system of dealing with applications seeking fixation of pay-scales for teachers wor.....

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Calcutta High Court Holds West Bengal Govt's 'Duare Ration Scheme' to be Illegal(29.09.2022)

Calcutta High Court has held that West Bengal 'Duare Ration Scheme' under which the State government delivers foodgrains through the public distributi.....

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SC Junks Plea to Stop Central Funds for Kashmiri 'Separatists'(15.09.2016)

SC has dismissed a PIL that sought to stop Central funds and security being given to 'separatists' in Kashmir and slammed a lawyer for calling Hurriya.....

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CIVIL - SC Agrees to Hear Centre's Application for Stay of Eviction of Forest Dwellers(27.02.2019)

Supreme Court has agreed to hear Centre’s plea seeking a stay on possible eviction of around 11.8 lakh tribals and traditional forest dwellers, whose .....

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Allahabad HC Summons UP DGP in 16-Yr Old Girl's Death Case Who Was Found Hanged in School(15.09.2021)

Allahabad High Court has directed the Director-General of Police, Uttar Pradesh to remain present before the Court tomorrow in the case regarding the .....

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Rajya Sabha Passes a Bill to Expedite Disposal of Debt Recovery Applications(10.08.2016)

Rajya Sabha has passed the Enforcement of Security Interest and Recovery of Debts Laws and Miscellaneous Provisions (Amendment) Bill, 2016, which amen.....

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Delhi HC: Admission of Appeals as Condition Precedent for Settlement VSV Act is Contrary to Law(02.11.2022)

Delhi High Court has held that CBDT circular which contemplates admission of appeal before the filing of declaration as a condition precedent for the .....

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Companies Fresh Start Scheme, 2020 extended till 31.12.2020(28.09.2020)

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs had introduced a new scheme known as the Companies Fresh Start Scheme, 2020, valid from 01.04.2020 to 30.09.2020 to .....

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Cal HC to CBI & ED: Submit List of Beneficiaries in Teachers Recruitment Scam(17.07.2023)

Calcutta High Court has directed CBI and ED to place on record the details of the beneficiaries of the teachers recruitment scam particularly the teac.....

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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.....

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Govt Returns SC Collegium's Recommendations for 2 Allahabad HC Judges for Second Time(25.06.2018)

The NDA government had on an earlier occasion returned the file recommending the two names, citing complaints against the candidates. But the collegiu.....

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SC: Writ Petition Should Normally not be Entertained Against Mere Issuance of Show Cause Notice(18.11.2019)

Supreme Court has reiterated that a writ petition should normally not be entertained against mere issuance of show cause notice. The Court further not.....

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Bombay HC: Can Treat Predicate Offences Lodged Under BNS as Scheduled Offences under PMLA(09.07.2025)

Bombay High Court has held that 'predicate offences' under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) can be treated as 'scheduled offences' under the st.....

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Delhi HC: Existence of Manual Scavengers in Delhi a Disgrace(04.08.2016)

Delhi HC has termed as "disgraceful" existence of manual scavengers in Delhi despite a law prohibiting such a practice and said, "We are a country of .....

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Gauhati HC Issues Notice in Plea on Non-Implementation of Schemes in Nagaland(22.01.2021)

Gauhati High Court has issued notice to Union Of India, State of Nagaland and others in a plea filed by the petitioner-Society (Global Trust Club) rai.....

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SC Rejects Review Plea on WB SSC Jobs, Upholds Quashing of 25k Appointments(20.08.2025)

Supreme Court has dismissed West Bengal’s review petition against its April 3 ruling that invalidated nearly 25,000 SSC appointments. It held that the.....

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NC, PDP Take Out Protest Rallies in Srinagar Ahead of SC Hearing on Article 35A(04.08.2018)

The protestors tried to march towards the city centre Lal Chowk but had to turn back due to a posse of policemen that stood guard at the park.

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SC: HC Not Appellate Authority While Exercising Writ Jurisdiction in Disciplinary Proceedings(26.11.2020)

Supreme Court has observed that while exercising writ jurisdiction with respect to disciplinary proceedings, the High Court must not act as an appella.....

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Delhi HC Directs Removal of 'Captain Blue' Mark in Plea by Manufacturer of ‘Captain Morgan’(18.04.2025)

Delhi High Court, in a plea filed by alcoholic beverages manufacturer Diageo Scotland Limited which produces 'Captain Morgan', has directed the remova.....

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SC Reiterates: High Courts Cannot Entertain Challenges To Special Court Orders In Coal Scam Case(14.07.2017)

Supreme Court has reiterated that challenges to orders passed by Special Court during pendency of trial in the infamous Coal Scam can only be entertai.....

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Why Should We Give You Copy of Film, SC Asks Congress Activist Seeking Stay on PM Modi Biopic(08.04.2019)

The apex court said it will hear the matter on Tuesday and possibly can pass an order if the petitioner brings on record that what the film depicts is.....

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SC Reverses Bombay HC Judgment Declaring 'Gowari' as Scheduled Tribe(21.12.2020)

Supreme Court has held that a High Court cannot look into the evidences to find out and decide that a particular tribe is part of Scheduled Tribe whic.....

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SC: Insult of SC-ST Person Within Four Walls of Building is Not Offence(09.11.2020)

Supreme Court has held that insult or intimidation of a Scheduled Caste-Scheduled Tribe person within the four walls of the building, is not an offenc.....

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SC Refuses to Entertain Petition Challenging VIP Darshan in Temples Across India(03.02.2025)

Supreme Court while refusing to entertain a petition challenging VIP Darshan facility across the country, has observed that such practice is completel.....

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SC Put Stay on Gujarat HC’s Order on Essar Oil(12.08.2016)

SC has stayed a Gujarat High Court ruling declining exemption to Essar Oil Ltd from paying Value Added Tax (VAT) on kerosene and LPG.

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Bank is precluded from declining benefits of Scheme as same is non-discretionary and non-discriminatory(22.05.2018)

In facts of present case, Petitioner availed a career loan from State Bank of India (the Bank) during 2007 for pursuing pilot training course. The fat.....

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SC Refuses to Transfer to Central Agency Case of Officer Charged for Raping Friend he Met on Facebook(11.12.2019)

Supreme Court has refused to transfer to a central agency the investigation of a case filed by a woman against an IPS officer of West Bengal cadre acc.....

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SC to Centre: Provide Response on PIL to Decriminalise Consensual Sex Between 16-18 Year Olds(21.08.2023)

Supreme Court has sought response from the Centre on seeking a direction to decriminalise consensual sexual acts of 16 to 18 year old adolescents. The.....

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Inquiring officer and disciplinary authority are different; proceedings must be held in two separate stages(07.02.2017)

Since, 19 April 1988, Petitioner had been working as a bus driver with Respondent. On 10 May 1996, State Transport bus driven by Petitioner collided .....

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SC: Army Officer not Entitled to Disability Pension if he Sustained Injuries During Household Acts(23.09.2019)

Supreme Court has ruled that an army official is entitled to disability pension only if the disability is attributable to military or aggravated by mi.....

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Delhi HC: Disciplinary Proceedings Continuing Ad Infinitum Would be Destructive of Rule of Law(06.07.2022)

Delhi High Court while granting relief to CBIC Officer, has held that allowing Disciplinary Proceedings to continue ad infinitum would not only be hig.....

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SC: Committee Invites Suggestions Regarding Reforms in SCBA Bye-laws(17.03.2025)

The committee constituted to propose reforms of Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) election provisions has invited suggestions from members of SCBA .....

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Bengaluru Pub Owners Wary of Implementing SC Order on Playing Music(04.08.2018)

As per law, a 'licence' is a must and in order for one to play music live or recorded music in places of public entertainment.

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SC: Proceedings under Section 34 of Arbitration Act, 1996 not Sustainable Against Foreign Award(30.11.2020)

Supreme Court has noted that the proceedings under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 is not maintainable to challenge a foreign.....

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SC Delivers Split Verdict on Disciplinary Action to be Taken Against an Advocate-On-Record(18.04.2025)

Supreme Court has delivered a split verdict on disciplinary action to be taken against an Advocate-on-Record and his assisting Advocate who filed a pe.....

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A mandamus would be issued to only to enforce a legal right(04.09.2017)

The Petitioners have filed the present petition, praying for issue an appropriate Writ, order and/or direction including an order, direction or writ i.....

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NDA Govt Swings Into Action 2 Days After Landslide Victory, Submits Final Reply in SC in Rafale Case(25.05.2019)

Filing a written submission in the case, the government asked the Supreme Court to dismiss the petition as 'any interference may affect operational pr.....

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Supreme Court: States Cannot Use Taxation to Discriminate Against Out-of-State Goods(25.09.2025)

Supreme Court struck down a 2007 Rajasthan notification that gave VAT exemption to local asbestos sheet makers while taxing those from other states. I.....

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Assessing Officer cannot reopen assessment on erroneous assumptions(15.09.2015)

To reopen a concluded income tax assessment for escaped income, a reason to suspect cannot be a reason to believe, which must be rational and bear a d.....

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Gujarat HC Pulls Up Tribal Land Owners And Lawyer For Misusing Atrocities Act(14.07.2017)

Gujarat High Court pulled up tribal land owners and a lawyer for blackmailing and extorting money from builders by utilizing the “powerful potent weap.....

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Delhi HC Extends Stay on Fee Hike in Private Schools(09.04.2019)

Delhi High Court has extended till April 30 its interim order staying the single judge’s order that allowed private unaided schools to go ahead with a.....

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Delhi HC Issue Notice on Plea Challenging Decision Not to Allow Unvaccinated Staff in School(25.10.2021)

Delhi High Court has issued notice on a plea challenging the decision of Delhi Government not to permit teachers and staff working in the city schools.....

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Supreme Court Introduces SC/ST Reservation in its Staff Recruitment(02.07.2025)

Supreme Court, for the first time, has introduced reservations for Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes in its staff appointment.

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Suven Life Sciences Books Patent for Neuro-Degenerative Drug(14.12.2015)

Drug firm Suven Life Sciences has been granted a patent each by Eurasia, Europe, Israel and Macau for a drug used in the treatment of neuro-degenerati.....

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Karti Chidambaram Moves SC Seeking Return of Rs 10 Crore Deposited in Court Registry(14.05.2019)

The probe agency had earlier opposed the plea of Karti seeking permission to travel abroad and alleged that he has been evasive, non-cooperative and c.....

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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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Delhi HC: Meta Directed to Remove Obscene Photos of Minor Girl(30.06.2025)

Delhi High Court while hearing an application filed by a 15-year-old minor girl through her mother, has directed Meta which owns social media platform.....

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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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SC: Rejection Of Consumer Complaints On Technical Grounds Defeats The Purpose Of Granting Justice(14.05.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that dismissal of consumer complaints on mere technical grounds, add to the burden of litigation and defeat the purpose of .....

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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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SC Orders Status Quo on Medical Counselling in MP(15.09.2016)

SC has ordered status quo in admission to undergraduate medical courses in private medical institutes in Madhya Pradesh on a contempt plea by the Stat.....

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CRIMINAL - Gurugram School Murder: P&H HC Asks Pinto to Give Rs. 1 Crore Surety Bond(28.02.2019)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has asked Ryan Augustine Pinto, CEO of Ryan group of Institution, to furnish a surety bond amounting to Rs. 1 crore to e.....

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Delhi High Court Declares Middle Schools to Run as Senior Secondary Institutions(27.01.2020)

Delhi High Court has declared that all middle schools, which are members of the Action Committee Unaided Recognized Private Schools, shall be entitled.....

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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.....

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SC Issues Notice on Swamy's Plea for Probing RBI Official in Bank Scams(18.10.2022)

Supreme Court has agreed to examine BJP leader Dr Subramanian Swamy's plea seeking a probe into the alleged role of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) offici.....

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SC Declines Bail to Asaram Bapu(05.09.2016)

SC has again denied interim bail to self-styled Godman Asaram Bapu, while stating that his bail plea would be heard only after the medical report.

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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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SC: Co-Accused can be Tried after Death of Graft Accused(11.08.2016)

SC has held that death of a tainted public servant before trial begins in a corruption scam does not bar a special court from trying the fellow accuse.....

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Mad. HC: Medical Practitioners Conducting Two-Finger Test will be Guilty of Misconduct(24.11.2023)

Madras High Court has held that if a medical practitioner conducts ‘two finger test’ in contravention of directions of Supreme Court in State of Jhark.....

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Since You Aren't a Sadhu Anymore, Start Thinking About Money, SC Tells Former Fortis Promoter(14.03.2019)

Shivinder and his elder brother Malvinder Singh had been called upon by a bench headed by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi in connection with a con.....

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Government Notifies Last Date for Submitting Applications for Scrip Based FTP Schemes(17.09.2021)

Government has notified the last Date for Submitting applications for Script-based FTP Schemes and the validity period of Duty Credit Scrips. The Gove.....

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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.....

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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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Ayodhya Dispute: SC to Decide Today if Mediation Has 1% Chance to 'Heal Relations'(06.03.2019)

On February 26, the Supreme Court had said it would pass an order on March 6 on whether to refer the matter to a court-appointed mediator.

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SC: Proposer Duty Bound to Disclose Pre-Existing Ailments to the Insurer(22.10.2020)

Supreme Court has observed that a proposer who seeks to obtain a policy of life insurance is duty bound to disclose pre-existing medical condition to .....

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SC: Can’t Initiate Disciplinary Proceedings against Officer for Merely Passing Wrong Order(02.04.2025)

Supreme Court while quashing disciplinary proceedings against a quasi-judicial officer, has observed that merely passing wrong order in good faith can.....

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SC: Unaccounted Flow of Funds to NGOs a ‘Major Problem’(15.09.2016)

SC, while noting that NGOs get “mind-boggling” funds and it has become a “major problem,”, has said it will consider asking Law Commission of India to.....

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CIVIL - Disciplinary Action Against CBSE School Teacher can't be Challenged in Writ Petition: Kerala HC(28.02.2019)

Supreme Court has stayed its February 13 order in relation to eviction of persons who have not been successful in establishing their claims as forest-.....

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Mumbai Court: No PMLA Case Without Scheduled Offence(10.08.2022)

Mumbai Special Court while referring to Supreme Court ruling on Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), has ordered the interim release of two accu.....

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CCI Approves DLF-GIC Joint Venture Scheme(17.11.2015)

Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the joint venture scheme of India's largest real estate developer, DLF with Singapore's sovereign .....

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RBI to Decide on Required Action After SC Order, Says Arun Jaitley(02.04.2019)

Earlier on Tuesday, the Supreme Court quashed the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) circular February 12, 2018, on company insolvency, which mandated that l.....

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Madras HC Reverses Acquittal of School Teacher for Sexually Assaulting 4 Year Old Student(20.10.2021)

Madras High Court has set aside a trial court order acquitting a school teacher in Puducherry who had been charged with sexual assaulting a minor stud.....

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Andhra Pradesh High Court: Cannot Extend Benefits of SC&ST Act to Converts(05.05.2025)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that the caste system is alien to Christianity and once an individual has converted to Christianity and professes t.....

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Family Physicians Seek Recognition; SC Asks Them to Approach Govt, MCI(09.07.2018)

The top court granted liberty to the family physicians to approach the Centre and the Medical Council of India with a proper representation, saying th.....

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SC Asks Assam NRC Authority to Minimise Inconvenience of Claimants Left Out in Draft List(12.04.2019)

The SC bench headed by CJI Ranjan Gogoi has asked NRC Coordinator Prateek Hajela to file a report on the progress made towards finalisation of the NRC.....

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Ker. HC: Discrimination Against Hepatitis B or HIV Patients Not Allowed in Public Employment(15.09.2023)

Kerala High Court has observed that one can certainly not countenance, particularly in this age and time that a person be kept out of public employmen.....

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SC: CBI Duty-Bound to Probe Seized Hindalco Diary(08.09.2015)

SC has sought fresh status report by CBI stating as to why it had decided not to register cases under Prevention of Corruption Act based on facts of d.....

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Mayawati Vacates One Govt Bungalow After SC Order, But Holds On to Second One(30.05.2018)

The former CM is still holding on to a second, sprawling bungalow which, according to her party, is a memorial to BSP founder Kanshi Ram.

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Don't Follow 'Dispose of the Representation' Mantra, SC Tells High Courts and Tribunals(09.03.2019)

The court noted such a practice may help in 'easy' disposal of cases in the 'overburdened adjudicatory institutions' but it does not serve the cause o.....

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SC: Appeal Against Conviction Cannot be Dismissed on Ground That Convict is Absconding(15.07.2022)

Supreme Court has held that an appeal filed under Section 374 of the Code of Criminal Procedure by the accused against his conviction cannot be dismis.....

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Can't Give Job Back to Woman Judge Who Accused HC Judge of Sexual Harassment, SC Told(11.01.2019)

The affidavit by the High Court said the woman cannot be permitted to withdraw the resignation or to seek reinstatement since resignation once tendere.....

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SC Stays Coercive Steps by NGT Over Discharge of Untreated Waste into Water Bodies(16.08.2021)

Supreme Court has stayed any coercive steps by the National Green Tribunal against the Municipal Commissioner or Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumb.....

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Patna HC: Disciplinary Authority Can’t Rely on Documents Furnished in Parallel Criminal Proceedings(22.08.2022)

Patna High Court has held that a disciplinary authority cannot rely on extraneous documents, such as those furnished during parallel criminal proceedi.....

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SC Sets Aside Bombay HC Order De-Freezing Avinash Bhute’s Accounts(11.09.2017)

Supreme Court has set aside Bombay High Court judgment wherein the Economic Offences Wing (EoW) was directed to de-freeze accounts of businessman Avin.....

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Saradha Case: SC Rejects Former Kolkata Police Commissioner Rajeev Kumar's Plea(21.05.2019)

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has accused Kumar of tampering with evidence in the Saradha case chit fund scam case to shield powerful poli.....

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MP HC: Proclamation Order Must Grant 30 Days to the Person Absconding or Concealing Himself(30.10.2023)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that as per Section 82 of CrPC, the Court while publishing a written proclamation requiring a person absconding or .....

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SC to States: Stop Divisive Fights over Boundary Disputes(17.09.2015)

SC has suggested that states should refrain from creating “border inside the border” by fighting over their territorial boundaries. The court asked st.....

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SC Quashes DDA Appeal over Vasant Kunj Land(16.09.2016)

SC, while quashing plea by Delhi Development Authority (DDA) on acquisition of a piece of land in Vasant Kunj in 1961, has said that State’s right to .....

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Supreme Court to Centre: Ensure Implementation of Child-Welfare Schemes(08.05.2017)

Supreme Court has directed Centre to ensure that child-welfare schemes are implemented, expressing concern at failure to execute legislation such as J.....

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SC: PMLA Can’t be Invoked if Criminal Conspiracy u/s 120B IPC Not Linked With Scheduled Offence(29.11.2023)

Supreme Court has held that an offence punishable under Section 120-B IPC will become a scheduled offence under PMLA only if the conspiracy alleged is.....

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SC Put Stay on Bombay HC Order on Deemed Universities(19.09.2016)

SC has stayed an order of Bombay High Court allowing deemed universities to conduct admissions to medical courses.

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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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Delhi HC: State Delaying in Challenging Orders is a Setback to Victim’s Pursuit of Justice(08.07.2025)

Delhi High Court has observed that when the State delays in challenging orders which may adversely affect the victim's case, such as an order of disch.....

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SC Denies to Consider Again It’s Verdict on Anti-Defection Law(03.08.2016)

SC has denied to re-consider its two-decade-old verdict on anti-defection law holding that an elected or nominated member of Parliament of a political.....

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Allahabad HC Asks UP Government About Criteria for Regulation of School Fees Amid Pandemic(20.01.2021)

Allahabad High Court has sought the response of the Uttar Pradesh Government on the issue of regulation of fees charged by private schools, until resu.....

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SC Stays Uttarakhand Govts Notification Restricting Blind Candidates from General Category(19.08.2025)

Supreme Court has stayed a 2018 notification by Uttarakhand Government barring blind and locomotor-disabled candidates from applying in general catego.....

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SC: If Recovery Isn't Proved to be Based on Disclosure of Accused then S.27 Can't Aid Prosecution(27.02.2025)

Supreme Court has observed that if recovery is not proved to be in furtherance of the confessional statement by accused then Section 27 of Indian Evid.....

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Two Chargesheets Filed in Manipur Fake Encounter Cases, CBI Director Tells SC After Being Summoned(30.07.2018)

CBI director Alok Kumar Verma was summoned by the apex court, which was unhappy over the 'unduly long time' taken by the agency in probing the cases o.....

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Karnataka High Court Quashes NLSIU Order Failing HC Judge's Son for Alleged Plagiarism(23.11.2020)

Karnataka High Court has set aside an order passed by the National Law School of India University (NLSIU), denying a law student admission to the four.....

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Bom HC: SC/ST Act Applicable Even if Victim not Recognized as SC/ST in Place of Offence(04.09.2023)

Bombay High Court has held that a person belonging to Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe is entitled to protection under SC/ST Act in any other part o.....

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Kerala HC Pulls Up CBSE for Expressing Inability to Check Overcharging of School Fees(11.12.2020)

Kerala High Court has pulled up the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) for "washing their hands off" on the issues pertaining to collection o.....

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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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Allahabad High Court : Deceased Farmer’s Odd Jobs Don’t Bar Family from Scheme Benefits(17.10.2025)

Allahabad High Court recently held that a farmer’s engagement in odd jobs at the time of his death cannot, by itself, disqualify his family from recei.....

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SC Orders Enquiry into Youth’s Death in J&K(10.08.2016)

SC has directed Jammu and Kashmir Government to investigate death of a 26-year-old man allegedly at the hands of the police in the tensed Valley State.....

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Schemes of arrangement by listed entities(16.11.2021)

1. SEBI Master Circular No. SEBI/HO/CFD/DIL1/CIR/P/2020/249 dated December 22, 2020 has laid down the framework for Schemes of Arrangement by listed e.....

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Why Only 'Babus' Shortlisted for Appointment as Information Commissioners, SC Asks Govt(30.01.2019)

The apex court is hearing a plea filed by RTI activists Anjali Bhardwaj, Commodore Lokesh Batra (retired) and Amrita Johri who have claimed that over .....

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SC: Separate Classification in Favour of Religious Properties for Rent Laws not Violative of Art 14(05.12.2019)

Supreme Court while upholding the constitutional validity of Punjab Religious Premises and Land (Eviction and Rent Recovery) Act, 1997 observed that .....

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Supreme Court Sets Aside Delhi High Court Verdict on Quota Benefits(26.02.2016)

SC has set aside a Delhi High Court verdict which held that selected persons cannot be accorded quota benefits on account of non-submission of OBC cer.....

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Congress Walks Out of All-Party Meeting on Sabarimala, BJP Warns of Protests Outside Kerala(15.11.2018)

Vijayan signalled he would stay firm on the stand of implementing the SC order by not inviting the state's law minister to the meeting after he sugges.....

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Scheme for relaxation of time for filing forms related to creation or modification of charges under the Companies Act, 2013(17.06.2020)

1.The companies are required to file forms related to creation or modification of charges within the timelines provided in section 77 of the Companies.....

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Bombay HC Rejects Bail Plea of Youth Who Posted Obscene Pictures for Fifth Time(22.10.2018)

Bombay High Court has rejected the bail application of a 27-year-old call centre employee from Nashik who was accused of posting videos and pictures o.....

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SC: Interim Mandatory Injunctions can be Granted after Giving Opportunity of Hearing to Other Side(11.11.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that the Civil Courts while granting the application seeking interim mandatory injunction in long pending cases should gran.....

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Cal. HC: Putting Padlock on Main Gate of a Property is No Way to Evict a Person(11.10.2023)

Calcutta High Court while observing that although a son stays at the father’s property as a licensee but for evicting him due process of law has to be.....

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Delhi HC Issues Notice in Plea Regarding Non Implementation of Guidelines for Scrapping of Vehicles(18.01.2021)

Delhi High Court has issued notice in a plea filed by the Society for Alternate Fuel and Environment (SAFE) for non implementation of the Guidelines f.....

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SC Upholds Conviction of Punjab Jail Official For Undertrial Escape Plot(12.08.2025)

The Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of a Punjab jail official for conspiring to help an undertrial escape, citing breach of trust and misuse o.....

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Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman launches Central Scrutiny Centre and IEPFA's Mobile App to leverage digital solutions to achieve Prime Minister's vision of 'Digitally empowered India'(25.03.2021)

Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman here today virtually launched Central Scrutiny Centre (CSC) and Investor Educat.....

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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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Karnataka High Court Extends Judicial Custody of SC Jayachandra in Money Laundering Case(23.12.2016)

Karnataka High Court has passed an interim order asking jail Authorities not to release SC Jayachandra, the suspended bureaucrat arrested on charges o.....

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‘None of You Deserve a Hearing’: SC Furious With ‘Leak’ of Alok Verma’s Reply(20.11.2018)

Alok Verma’s lawyer Fali S Nariman told the court that he was "shattered" and "shocked" on the reply being leaked in the media.

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Supreme Court Upholds One Rank One Pension (OROP) Scheme in Defence Forces(21.03.2022)

Supreme Court has upheld the Union Government's One Rank One Pension (OROP) Scheme in Defence Forces. As per the said scheme, uniform pension is to be.....

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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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SC Slams AAP Govt. over Installation of RFIDs(23.08.2016)

SC has came down on AAP Govt. for dragging its feet on installing Radio Frequency Identification Devices (RFIDs) at 13 main entry points to Delhi and .....

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No Coercive Action in Mayapuri Scrap Market: Delhi HC(16.04.2019)

Delhi High Court has directed that no coercive action should be taken till April 26 against those who fail to pay a fine of Rs. 1 lakh levied by the D.....

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Mumbai Court: Woman Groped on Street Can't be Prosecuted as Participant to Crime(12.04.2023)

Mumbai Sessions Court while upholding discharge of Shilpa Shetty in a 2007 obscenity case has observed that a woman being groped on the street can’t n.....

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Amendment in Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Deposit Scheme (PMGKDS), 2016(20.01.2017)

The Government of India, in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India, had notified Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Deposit Scheme (PMGKDS), 2016 vide N.....

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Can’t Ask Pvt School to Allow Dress As Per Faith: Kerala high court(13.12.2018)

Kerala High Court has held that a private school cannot be directed to allow students to alter uniforms as per religious beliefs.

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SC Directs All States to Implement ‘One Nation, One Ration Card’ Scheme(29.06.2021)

Supreme Court has directed that all states must implement the "one nation, one ration card" scheme, which enables migrant workers to avail ration bene.....

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Delhi HC Issues Notice in Plea Challenging Examination Notification of UPSC(10.08.2020)

Delhi High Court had issued notice in a plea challenging the Preliminary Examination notification of the Union Public Service Commission for allegedly.....

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Mad. HC: Usage of Term “Tribal” Along With Name of the Government School Is Unwarranted(29.07.2024)

Mad. HC has held that usage of term “Tribal” along with name of Government School is unwarranted. Such usage, undoubtedly would result in stigmatising.....

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Tamil Nadu Leaders Express Shock, Call SC Cauvery Verdict an Injustice(16.02.2018)

Senior DMK leader Durai Murugan described the verdict as “a big shocker.” Another senior leader, the party secretary, of DMK, TKS Elangovan blamed.....

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SC: Appellate Authority Cannot Override Statutory Requirements of Pre-Deposit to Maintain Appeal(19.09.2019)

Supreme Court while upholding Section 62(5) of Punjab Value Added Tax Act, 2005 has observed that the Appellate Authority cannot override statutory re.....

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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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Govt. Notifies SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Rules, 2016(18.04.2016)

Amendments done in the Principal Rules namely the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Rules, 1995 by the Scheduled Ca.....

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With Lone Woman Judge on Medical Leave, SC May Not Start Hearing Sabarimala Review Pleas From January 22(15.01.2019)

On September 28 last year, a five-judge Constitution bench, headed by the then Chief Justice Dipak Misra, in a 4:1 verdict had paved the way for entry.....

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Karnataka HC: KPSC Candidates Can Seek Own Evaluated Answer Scripts Under RTI(01.09.2020)

Karnataka High Court has held that a candidate who has appeared for examination conducted by a public service commission can seek for copies of his ow.....

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Bom. HC: State Must Ensure that Eligible Women Receive Benefits under Ladki Bahin Scheme(03.01.2025)

Bombay High Court has observed that necessary steps must be taken by the State to ensure that all the eligible women receive benefits under 'Mukhyaman.....

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SC: S. 216 of CrPC Doesn’t Give Right to Accused to File Fresh Application Seeking Discharge(30.08.2024)

Supreme Court has held that Section 216 of CrPC does not give any right to the accused to file a fresh application seeking his discharge after the cha.....

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RBI Issues Guidelines for the Gold Monetisation Scheme(23.10.2015)

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued guidelines for the Gold Monetisation Scheme. RBI has issued directions for banks on implementation of the gold .....

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Mere apprehensions of misuse of information or alleged inconspicuous actions of a citizen cannot take away their right to information(06.06.2018)

The Complainant sought information regarding under construction officer's mess, accommodation in Coastal Regulatory Zone in terms of copy of the NOC o.....

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SC: Offence Established Only When Insult Based on SC-ST Status of Person(06.11.2020)

Supreme Court has observed that the offence under Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 is not established me.....

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SC Directs Union Govt. to Make Necessary Changes to Address Caste-Based Discrimination in Prisons(29.01.2025)

SC while observing the discrimination done with prisoners in prisons on the basis of their castes, has directed the Union Government to make necessary.....

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TRAI notifies Tariff Amendment Orders relating to commercial subscribers(08.09.2015)

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India notified tariff amendment orders relating to television services for commercial subscribers. Under the order.....

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1 Day Left to Deadline, Most UP Ex-CMs Leave Official Bungalows After SC Order(02.06.2018)

Acting on a Supreme Court order last month, the UP Estate Department issued notices to the former chief ministers asking them to vacate their official.....

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All HC: De-Recognition of Schools Cannot be used Against Students who have Been Granted Admission(09.12.2019)

Allahabad High Court has ruled that the APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University could not delete their names from the college enrollment list merely beca.....

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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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Delhi HC: Impermissible to Award Less Than Minimum Prescribed Sentence Under Wildlife Protection Act(06.03.2025)

Delhi High Court has stated that it is impermissible to award less than minimum prescribed sentence under Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 as granting a .....

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Why Attacking NGT Chairperson Justice Goel Over His Earlier Judgment in SC Should Set Off Alarm Bells(02.08.2018)

A judgment is always open to be criticised. Besides, any academic discussion following the judgment may also be relevant, but it must never involve th.....

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SC Stays Andhra Pradesh HC’s Gag Order on Reports on Amaravati Land Scam FIR(25.11.2020)

Supreme Court has stayed the Andhra Pradesh High Court's gag order on media reporting and social media comments on the contents of the Amaravati land .....

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JKL HC: Militancy Fighters Not Eligible for Benefits Under Swantantrata Sainik Samman Pension Scheme(07.09.2023)

Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that only those persons who have participated in the National Freedom Struggle are eligible for benef.....

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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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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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Delhi HC: Credibility of Woman Not Diminished Because of Pending Disciplinary Proceedings(18.12.2020)

Delhi High Court has held that when a woman makes allegations of sexual harassment against her male colleague for, her credibility is not diminished b.....

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Calcutta HC Directs Implementation of MGNREGA Scheme after Three Year Hiatus(19.06.2025)

Calcutta High Court has directed implementation of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme prospectively from 01st.....

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Google Files Patent for Needle-Free Blood Draw Device with USPTO(10.12.2015)

Google Life Sciences has filed a patent for a needle-free blood draw device with US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

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Section 377 Verdict LIVE: 4 Judges to Write Separate Judgments as SC Decides on Decriminalising Gay Sex Today(06.09.2018)

The court had earlier made clear that it may not strike down the law completely and deal with it to the extent it relates to consensual acts between t.....

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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: Centre Should Do Away with Sterilisation Camps in 3 Years(15.09.2016)

SC has directed Centre to do away with sterilisation camps within 3 years and strengthen primary healthcare centre system, saying "it is time that wom.....

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Days After Court Order, Centre Moves SC to Stop Eviction of Over 10 Lakh Forest Dwellers(28.02.2019)

The court order on February 13 had come on a petition, demanding that all those whose claims over traditional forestlands are rejected under the law s.....

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Digitalization of Supreme Court and High Court Record(04.08.2022)

Digitization of records forms a very important part of the ICT development of the Judicial set up. Digitization was proposed to be made a part of the .....

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Premature redemption under Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) Scheme(11.10.2022)

1. In terms of GOI Notification F. No. 4(25) - W&M/2017 dated October 06, 2017 (SGB 2017-18 Series VII - Issue date November 13, 2017) on Sovereign Go.....

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SC: Do Images on Condom Packets Violate Law?(27.04.2016)

SC has sought a report from Additional Solicitor General Maninder Singh on whether explicit pictures on condom packs were “actionable” and breached la.....

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SC Dismisses Challenge to HC Order Notifying Election Schedule Not to be Interfered With(27.01.2021)

Supreme Court has dismissed the Andhra Pradesh State Government's challenge to the High Court decision holding that the order issued by the State Elec.....

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SC Seeks AG's Assistance to Deal with Public Property Damage Cases(15.01.2016)

SC has asked Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi to assist it on approach to be adopted in dealing with cases where public property has been damaged in lar.....

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Delhi High Court to Delhi Govt: Map Schools Offering Science, Commerce(30.11.2017)

Delhi High Court has asked the AAP government to do a mapping of its schools indicating the availability of science and commerce streams. The court or.....

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Indiscipline by Lawyers: Supreme Court Seeks Report from BCI(11.07.2019)

Supreme Court has called upon the Bar Council of India (BCI) to submit a list of lawyers who have been acted against throughout the country for unruly.....

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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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Delhi HC to Centre: Take Steps to Include Third Gender in UPSC Exam(01.09.2016)

Delhi HC has directed the Centre to take necessary steps to "expeditiously" modify the rules regarding the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to i.....

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SC Slams Kerela Govt. for Not Presenting Enough Evidence to Prove Guilt of Accused(09.09.2016)

SC, while rapping the prosecution, has said that there was no place for guesswork in a death penalty appeal and slammed Kerala Government for not pres.....

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Is This Some Kind of a Joke, Says SC on Trial Through WhatsApp(09.09.2018)

The case, involving a former minister of Jharkhand and his MLA wife, saw the lower court judge in Hazaribagh putting these accused on trial by pronoun.....

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Calcutta HC Passes Injunction Order Restraining Activities on River Banks, Alluvial Landscapes Etc(20.04.2021)

Calcutta High Court has passed an order of an injunction restraining any activity on the lands which are river banks or alluvial landscapes or alluvia.....

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SC Rejects Plea Filed by P. Ramkumar’s Father for Private Doctor at Ramkumar’s Autopsy(29.09.2016)

SC has refused to entertain a plea of Swathi murder case accused P. Ramkumar’s father, who allegedly committed suicide in jail, to have an independent.....

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Supreme Court Paves Way for Reimbursement of 14 Lakh Investors in GFIL Scam(14.08.2018)

Supreme Court has cleared the way for reimbursements for almost fourteen lakh investors affected by the scam orchestrated by Chandigarh-based Golden F.....

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Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case: SC Dismisses Pleas Opposing Tamil Nadu's Move to Release Convicts(09.05.2019)

A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi said, "All aspects were covered in the earlier constitution bench verdict in the case and therefore .....

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Delhi High Court Upholds Amendments to Marketing Discipline Guidelines 2012(13.01.2022)

Delhi High Court has upheld the amendments to the Marketing Discipline Guidelines 2012(MDG) issued by the Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) to the Petrol.....

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Madras HC Summons Principal Secretary, Department of School Education(21.09.2016)

Madras HC has directed Principal Secretary, Department of School Education, to appear in court with records on November 7 in connection with a public .....

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Agencies Must Ensure Fair Probe as Liberals Fear Backlash: Bombay HC(17.07.2018)

A bench of justices SC Dharamadhikari and Bharati Dangre said it was imperative that the CBI and the Maharashtra CID ensure that a fair and impartial .....

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Rahul Gandhi Refuses to Apologise For Misquoting SC in Rafale Case, Says BJP Seeking Mileage(30.04.2019)

In a fresh affidavit, Rahul Gandhi said he had no intention of dragging the court into the political arena.

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SC: Benchmark Disability not a Precondition to Obtain Scribe(12.02.2021)

Supreme Court has held that facility of scribe can be provided for persons with disabilities other than those having benchmark disabilities.

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SC to Centre: Formulate Scheme for Regulating Funds of NGO(09.01.2023)

Supreme Court while hearing a plea filed by ML Sharma against Anna Hazare for withdrawing money from government and using it for himself, has directed.....

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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.....

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Discoms can Seek Tweak in Power Purchase Agreements for Costlier Coal: Supreme Court(30.10.2018)

Supreme Court has allowed states that buy power from large projects of the Tata, Adani and Essar groups to approach the central electricity regulator .....

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Pressed For Proof of Ram Jamnabhoomi Possession, Nirmohi Akhara Tells SC ‘Lost Records After Dacoity in 1982’(09.08.2019)

The Akhara has been seeking management and proprietary rights over the disputed site on various grounds including that it was under its possession sin.....

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Guidelines for Relief Measures by Banks in Areas Affected by Natural Calamities(21.08.2015)

The Reserve Bank of India released guidelines based on a Central government notification reducing the criteria of crop loss from 50 per cent to 33 per.....

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Himachal HC Issues Notice to Authorities over Private School Fee Hike(26.07.2016)

Himachal Pradesh HC has stayed fee hike by a private school in Shimla and has issued notices to Secretaries of State Education Department and Union Hu.....

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Gau. HC: Primary Duty of the State to Disburse Funds Under Victim Compensation Scheme(09.04.2024)

Gauhati High Court while stating that it is the primary duty of the State to provide fund for the disbursement of compensation to the victims under th.....

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SC Agrees to Allow Diesel Taxis with All-India Permit to Carry BPO Employees in Delhi, NCR(10.05.2016)

SC has agreed to relax its order banning diesel-run all-India tourist permit taxis which ferry BPO employees in Delhi and NCR.

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Supreme Court Dismisses Ex CBI Boss Plea to Recall SIT Probe in Coal Scam Case(27.03.2017)

Supreme Court has dismissed Former CBI Director Ranjit Sinha plea seeking recall of its earlier order constituting an SIT to probe allegations of prim.....

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Mamata on Anti-Modi Dharna After Showdown With CBI Over Kolkata Police Chief; Centre to Approach SC Today(04.02.2019)

As politics played out on the streets, Mamata Banerjee received support from several leaders of the 'anti-Modi' bloc, including Arvind Kejriwal, Akhil.....

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SC: Legitimate Disciplinary Action Against Student Does Not Amount to Abetment of Suicide(25.11.2022)

Supreme Court has held that a college's professor and management could not be held liable for abetment of suicide under Section 306 of Indian Penal Co.....

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Even I Accompany my Daughter if She is Late: SC Judge on BHU Curfew Timings for Girls(04.01.2018)

Advocate Prashant Bhushan contended that the restrictions were "draconian" in nature and that hostel rules smacked of bias and prejudice.

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SC: Criteria to be Considered for Cancellation of Bail and Challenging Bail Order are Separate(31.07.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that grounds for consideration of an application seeking cancellation of bail and an application challenging the bail order.....

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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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Bombay HC: ‘Schools Are Not Commercial Venture’(06.12.2016)

Bombay High Court, while chiding a Navi Mumbai school for refusing to admit poor students in its pre-primary section under Right of Children to Free a.....

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Rajasthan HC Directs ICMR to Brief Hospitals to Discharge Completely Cured Corona Affected Patients(25.03.2020)

Rajasthan High Court has asked the Director of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) to pass necessary instructions to all medical and health .....

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SC: Joining Force After Suppressing Criminal Cases is a Grave Misconduct(18.01.2023)

Supreme Court while observing that entering service of disciplined force like CISF by suppressing criminal cases is a gross misconduct, has held that .....

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SC: PwD Allowed to Attend Interview if They Have Got Minimum Marks Prescribed For SC/ST Categories(22.05.2024)

Supreme Court while granting an interim relief, has passed an order allowing persons with disabilities (PwD) to appear in the interview for appointmen.....

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Should MPs, MLAs be Disqualified Before Conviction in Criminal Case? SC to Decide Today(25.09.2018)

A five-judge Constitution bench will hear the PIL on Tuesday. The Union government has opposed the PIL seeking to remove lawmakers with criminal backg.....

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DDA to Launch Special Online Housing Scheme 2019 for SC/ST Category(15.06.2019)

Application fee for the scheme will be received online only, the DDA said in a statement. The ratio will be 2:1 for SC and ST category applicants and .....

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Supreme Court Grants Bail to Accused on Deposit of Amount in GST Scam(29.03.2022)

Supreme Court has granted bail to one of the Directors of M/s Miraj Products Private Limited on a condition to deposit Rs. 200 crores as a pre-require.....

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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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Kerala HC: AIIMS Dress Code Prohibiting Headgear, Scarf For MBBS Entrance Test Unconstitutional(29.05.2017)

Kerala High Court has allowed challenge to dress code prescribed by All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) for MBBS entrance examination.

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Allahabad High Court Denies Relief to Petitioner on Non Disclosure of Godowns(26.02.2020)

Allahabad High Court has denied any relief to the Petitioner as there was a nondisclosure of godowns and non-payment of tax which ultimately demonstra.....

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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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Delhi HC Strikes Down Certain Parts of ICDS Provisions and CBDT Notifications(09.11.2017)

Delhi High Court has struck down Parts II, III, VI, VII and VIII of the Income Computation and Disclosure Standards (ICDS) and certain connected Notif.....

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Supreme Court Lens on Governments’ DBT Schemes Just Before Elections(03.07.2019)

Supreme Court has agreed to examine the validity of a string of direct cash transfer schemes that were announced and implemented by ruling parties at .....

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Guj HC: Commissioner, Chief Officer, Sarpanch Will be Liable if Worker Engaged in Manual Scavenging(02.05.2023)

Gujarat High Court has held that if any worker whose services have been availed by any of Municipal Corporation, Municipality or Gram Panchayat for cl.....

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Colin Gonsalves | Four SC Judges Have Signalled to All Judges That 'Executive Interference' Can't be Tolerated(12.01.2018)

Never in the history of the Supreme Court, except during emergency and Indira Gandhi's time, has there been such interference by the executive.

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Saradha Scam: Calcutta High Court Extends Rajeev Kumar's Protection from Arrest(21.08.2019)

Calcutta High Court has extended the protection from arrest to West Bengal CID Additional Director General Rajeev Kumar in connection with the Saradha.....

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Del HC: Rejecting Appln. Under SVLDR Scheme Without Hearing is Violates Principle of Natural Justice(24.05.2023)

Delhi High Court has held that rejecting of application under Sabka Vishwas (Legacy Dispute Resolution) Scheme, 2019 (SVLDR Scheme) without granting a.....

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Kerala HC: Writ Petition Maintainable Against Private Un-aided School(26.06.2017)

Kerala High Court has held that conditions of service of teachers in private un-aided schools can be enforced by exercising writ jurisdiction under Ar.....

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Lok Sabha Passes NHRC Amendment Bill, Govt Assures Protection of Human Rights(20.07.2019)

The amendment provides for a reduction in the tenure of chairpersons of national and state human rights bodies to three years from the current five ye.....

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Discontinuation of monthly Solvency Returns(12.05.2022)

Ref: Circular No. IRDAI/F&A/Cir/Misc. 126/05/2021 dated 6th May 2021

In view of the difficult and challenging times faced by the Indian econo.....

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Little Data on Vrindavan Widows Make Them Invisible in Poverty Matters: SC Panel Report(05.02.2018)

In August 2017, when the Supreme Court formed a panel to devise a working plan to uplift the condition of the widows of Vrindavan, the division bench .....

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'Every Minute Counts': SC Pulls Up Govt for Delaying Rescue of Trapped Meghalaya Miners(03.01.2019)

The Supreme Court had agreed to hear a plea seeking urgent steps to rescue the miners trapped inside an illegal coal mine in Meghalaya since December .....

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Delhi HC: Benefits of CM Advocates’ Welfare Scheme to Extend to All Registered Advocates(13.07.2021)

Delhi High Court has ruled that the benefits of the Chief Minister's Advocates' Welfare Scheme have to be extended to all advocates registered with th.....

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Minutes of full house of Bar Council should not be disclosed and put in public domain(14.02.2017)

Petitioner impugns orders passed by Central Information Commission directing that, details sought by Respondent no. 2 be put in public domain voluntar.....

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Ease Norms for SC/STs to be Judges: Supreme Court(23.01.2019)

Supreme Court has expressed concern over Kerala High Court not finding a single candidate from reserved category crossing the threshold of minimum per.....

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SC: Welfare Schemes Should Cover All Orphan Children and Not Just Children Orphaned by Covid(28.07.2021)

Supreme Court has made an oral observation that the welfare schemes for orphans, such as the one announced under the Prime Minister's Citizen Assistan.....

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Supreme Court to Odisha: Let Miners Resume Operations(05.04.2016)

SC, while citing provisions of the amended Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulations) Act, 1957, has asked Odisha to consider allowing 102 minin.....

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J&K Govt Moves SC Seeking Transfer of 7 Pakistani Terrorists from Jammu Jail to Tihar(22.02.2019)

Jammu and Kashmir government's standing counsel Shoaib Alam said terrorists belonging to various organisations need to be shifted out of Jammu jail as.....

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SC Directs UOI to Place on Record Final Report on Scientific Allocation of Liquid Medical Oxygen(09.08.2021)

Supreme Court has directed the Union of India to place on record the final report of the National Task Force appointed by it to formulate a methodolog.....

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Bombay HC: RTE Does Not Apply to Minority Schools(10.10.2016)

Bombay HC, while hearing a petition filed by Federation of Linguistic & Religious Minority Education Institutions, has reiterated that Right To Educat.....

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CRIMINAL - SC Asks CBI to Respond in 2 Weeks on Lalu Yadav's Bail Plea(15.03.2019)

Supreme Court has sought CBI's response on Lalu Yadav's bail plea in connection with multi-crore fodder scam within two weeks

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Delhi HC Grants Temporary Stay on Order for Extension of Benefits Under CM Advocate Welfare Scheme(21.09.2021)

Delhi High Court has granted a temporary stay on a single judge order for extension of benefits under CM Advocates' Welfare Scheme to all lawyers who .....

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SC Sets Age Limit on Dahi Handi Festival Participation(17.08.2016)

SC has upheld Bombay High Court’s decision banning youth below age of 18 to participate in Dahi Handi ritual and restricting the height of the human p.....

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Justice AK Sikri Breaks Down as Lawyers Bid Emotional Farewell to SC Judge(06.03.2019)

Justice Sikri was sitting with Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi when a bunch of lawyers showed up to bid warm farewell to the outgoing judge.

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Karnataka HC: Re-Opening of Schools Should Not Become a Super-Spreader of Covid-19(24.08.2021)

Karnataka High Court has directed the Karnataka State Legal Services Authority (KSLSA) to make random inspections of government and aided schools, whi.....

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Have You Also Joined Quit India Movement: SC Asks Accused Amid PNB Controversy(23.02.2018)

A bench of Justices J Chelameswar and Sanjay K Kaul was hearing an anticipatory bail plea of the techie from Bengaluru when the remarks were made.

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SC: Availability of Appellate Remedy can be 'Near Total Bar' for Exercising Supervisory Jurisdiction(04.10.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that the availability of an appellate remedy in terms of the provisions of Code of Civil Procedure can be construed as a ‘n.....

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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 Issues Notice to MP Governor, Centre over Vyapam Scam(20.11.2015)

SC has issued notice to Centre, Madhya Pradesh Govt. and Governor of MP on a plea seeking removal of Madhya Pradesh Governor Ram Naresh Yadav for his .....

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'Why Can't You Vote on a Holy Day': SC Refuses Urgent Hearing Over Polling on 'Maundy Thursday'(04.04.2019)

Appearing for a Catholic Christian association from Tamil Nadu, the lawyer requested a bench headed by Justice SA Bobde to urgently hear the petition .....

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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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SC: States to Identify Laws Discriminating Against Persons Affected with Leprosy(09.05.2025)

Supreme Court has directed the States to form a Committee for identification of provisions in their laws, rules, regulations that are discriminatory a.....

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With Administrative Tussle Refusing to Die Down, SC to Hear AAP's Plea Over Exercise of its Power(10.07.2018)

The apex court had in its July 4 ruling, vindicated Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who has long accused the L-G of preventing his government fr.....

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PNB Scam to be Heard by One Court Designated Under Both PMLA and PC Act: Bombay HC(12.04.2019)

Bombay High Court has ruled that one court designated under both Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and Prevention of Corruption Act (PC) will .....

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All. HC: Gravity of Misconduct and Past Conduct Relevant to be Considered by Disciplinary Authority(25.09.2023)

Allahabad High Court has held that gravity of misconduct, past conduct, nature of duties, position in organisation, previous penalty, if any and requi.....

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Kerala High Court: School Cannot Claim Land as Playground Without a Valid Title Deed(25.09.2025)

Kerala High Court held that a school cannot claim possession of land as its playground without valid documents. The court emphasized that only parties.....

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SC Suspends Gujarati Film Release, Saying that Homosexuality Akin to Social Evil for Some(21.09.2015)

SC while admitting appeal by Gujarat against Gujarat HC order allowing entertainment tax exemption to a Gujarati film that depicts “sufferings of a ho.....

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GST Council Sets Stage For July 1 Roll Out, Seals Tax Rates of Final Six Items(05.06.2017)

GST Council in its 15th meeting held at New Delhi has fixed rates of gold, apparels, footwear, biscuits etc. As a corollary, 5% tax will be imposed on.....

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SC Holds 6 Indiabulls Directors Guilty of Contempt for Transferring Shares of Fortis Healthcare(18.11.2019)

Supreme Court has held six directors of Indiabulls Company guilty of contempt for moving 12.25 lakh shares of Fortis Healthcare Limited by Indiabulls .....

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Gujarat HC: Can’t Initiate Disciplinary Proceedings against Judicial Officer Merely for Wrong Order(10.07.2025)

Gujarat High Court while reinstating a judicial officer dismissed from service for alleged misconduct, has observed that disciplinary proceedings shou.....

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SC Extends Parole of Sahara Chief Subrata Roy till September 16(04.08.2016)

SC has extended Subrata Roy’s parole till September 16 to enable him to deposit Rs 300 crore with market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of In.....

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Kerala HC Dismisses Plea Seeking Re-Opening of Schools & Technical Educational Institutions(25.01.2021)

Kerala High Court has dismissed a plea seeking a direction to the Government of Kerala to permit re-opening and functioning of Schools and Technical E.....

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SC Rejects Review Plea on WB SSC Jobs, Upholds Quashing of 25k Appointments(20.08.2025)

Supreme Court has dismissed West Bengal’s review petition against its April 3 ruling that invalidated nearly 25,000 SSC appointments. It held that the.....

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Will SC Restore Hadiya's Marriage? Another Hearing in Kerala 'Love Jihad' Case Today(22.02.2018)

Hadiya, the woman at the centre of the ‘Love Jihad’ controversy, has filed an affidavit, maintaining that she is a Muslim and would want to live l.....

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Supreme Court Amends its 2018 Verdict on SC/ST Act on Centre's Plea(01.10.2019)

Supreme Court has quashed its own verdict which introduced measures like prior inquiry before the arrest of an accused under the Scheduled Castes and .....

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AP HC: SC/ST Act Not Attracted if Offence Not Done With Intention That Victim is of Particular Caste(12.07.2022)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that when the offence is not done with an intention that the victim belongs to a particular case, then the provisio.....

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SC Directs Akhilesh Govt.to Pay Rs 10 Lakh Compensation for His Father's Wrong(18.11.2015)

SC has directed Akhilesh Govt to compensate for harassment it meted out to Dr Ram Lakhan Singh,Indian Forest Service officer by UP Govt led by his fat.....

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Meghalaya Govt to Move SC on Stopping Operations to Retrieve Bodies From Flooded Mine(04.04.2019)

During the operations, only two highly decomposed bodies of the 16 trapped miners were pulled out by the Navy's remotely operated vehicle on January 1.....

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SC Issues Notice on Plea Against Centre’s Insurance Scheme for Health Workers Fighting COVID-19(21.10.2021)

Supreme Court has issued notice on a petition raising the issue of the construction of the Centre's Insurance Scheme for Health Workers Fighting COVID.....

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SC: There is a Pattern of ED of Making Allegations without Reference(06.05.2025)

Supreme Court while hearing a bail plea of an accused in alleged Chhattisgarh liquor scam, has remarked that there is pattern of Directorate of Enforc.....

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Gay Sex Law in SC Today After Court Rejects Govt's Plea to Defer Hearing(10.07.2018)

The apex court had in 2013 had restored the criminality of the sexual relationship between persons of the same sex, after the Delhi High Court' had de.....

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SC Bats for Press Freedom, Says No Law Gives Govt Power to Stop Publication of ‘Secret’ Rafale Papers(12.04.2019)

While the Attorney General had argued that these news reports and the illegally obtained documents cannot be taken on record, the SC held that "t.....

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Madras HC: Municipalities Can't Engage Manual Scavengers Through Private Contractors(23.08.2022)

Madras High Court has held that if any municipality was seen to engage in the practice of manual scavenging, even through private contractors, the Com.....

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Saradha Scam: Supreme Court Consents to Hear Ex-Kolkata Police Commissioner's Plea(24.05.2019)

Supreme Court has agreed to hear the fresh plea of former Kolkata police commissioner Rajeev Kumar seeking extension of protection from arrest in the .....

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Subscription to Floating Rate Savings Bonds, 2020 (Taxable) through RBI Retail Direct Portal(23.10.2023)

RBI-Retail Direct Scheme was launched by the Hon'ble Prime Minister on November 12, 2021. Under the Scheme, individual investors are permitted to open.....

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SC: It's Essential to Prove that Govt. Official had Demanded Money in a Bribery Case(17.09.2015)

SC has acquitted an assistant director of Andhra Technical Education Department, caught redhanded taking Rs 500 in cash in 1996 and has ruled that Gov.....

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SC Put Stay on NGT Order against Delhi Metro Rail Corp.(16.09.2016)

SC has stayed order of National Green Tribunal (NGT) mandating environment clearance for Delhi Metro’s construction of the Noida line.

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SC: Govt Servant Cannot Complain About Service Conditions or Retiral Benefits Before Consumer Forums(12.11.2019)

Supreme Court has clarified that a government servant is not a consumer for the purpose of Consumer Protection Act, 1986 and cannot raise any dispute .....

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Bom. HC: Dancing Provocatively While Wearing Short Skirts Not Per Se Obscene(13.10.2023)

Bombay High Court has held that female dancers dancing provocatively wearing short skirts can’t be termed to be per se obscene acts, and observed that.....

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SC Refuses to Delete Remarks Against Senthil Balaji(12.08.2025)

The Supreme Court has declined to expunge remarks in past judgments against ex-TN minister, Senthil Balaji in the cash-for-jobs scam but clarified the.....

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Gay Sex Not a Crime But Needs to Be Dealt With at Psychological Level: RSS on SC Verdict on Section 377(07.09.2018)

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh said the Indian society did not recognise such relations and same-sex marriages were against the laws of nature.

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SC Directs Maharashtra to Conduct Final Counselling for Admissions to PG Medical, Dental Courses(05.06.2019)

Supreme Court has directed the Maharashtra government to conduct the final round of counselling by June 14, 2019 for the problems being faced by stud.....

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SC: VRS Employees Can’t Claim Parity With Employees Who Retired on Superannuation(06.02.2023)

Supreme Court has held that employees who retired under the Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) cannot claim parity with others who retired upon achievi.....

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News18 Daybreak | SC Clears CJI Ranjan Gogoi of Sexual Harassment Charges and Other Stories You Need to Watch Out For(07.05.2019)

Get a fresh dose of the news that matters delivered directly to your inbox, every morning. The perfect way to get you started and informed for the day.....

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Discovery of Ink to Curb Fake Printing of Passports and Counterfeiting of Currency Notes(03.03.2020)

CSIR-National Physical Laboratory has developed a bi-luminescent security ink which glows in red and green colours when illuminated by two different e.....

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SC: Accused's Plea on Applicability of S. 300 CrPC Has to be Considered at Discharge Stage(13.12.2022)

Supreme Court has held that the accused's plea on applicability of Section 300 CrPC has to be considered at the stage of discharge under Section 227 C.....

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SC Issues Notice to Lalu's Son Tej Pratap & Shahabuddin(23.09.2016)

SC has sent notices to RJD supremo Lalu Yadav’s son and Bihar Health Minister Tej Pratap Yadav and gangster-turned-politician Mohammad Shahabuddin in .....

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Rahul Gandhi Should Appear in Person Before SC in Contempt Case, Says Mukul Rohatgi(23.04.2019)

The criminal contempt notice was issued to Gandhi for his 'chowkidar chor hai' remark while attacking Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the Rafale ju.....

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SC: Discrepancies in Evidence Against Delinquent Not to Interfere with Disciplinary Inquiry(17.02.2020)

Supreme Court has observed that the findings of disciplinary inquiry cannot be interfered with only on the ground that there are discrepancies in the .....

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Madras HC Takes Suo Motu Cognizance of Illegal Use of Govt School's Play Ground by Private School(17.12.2021)

Madras High Court has taken suo motu cognizance in a matter related to the use of a Government school playground by a private school and the local mun.....

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Delhi HC Seeks Response From L-G, MHA over Odd-Even Scheme(12.02.2016)

Delhi HC has sought response from L-G Najeeb Jung and Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on PIL which alleges that Government has maliciously misdirected .....

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Kharge Moves SC in Support of Alok Verma, Says CVC or Govt Can’t Curtail CBI Chief’s Tenure(03.11.2018)

In his petition, Mallikarjun Kharge said the Central Vigilance Commission or the government do not have the power to curtain Alok Verma’s tenure as .....

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NCLT, Jaipur: Personal Guarantors of NBFC/FSC Cannot be Proceeded Against Unless Threshold Satisfied(28.02.2022)

National Company Law Tribunal, Jaipur has held that Personal Guarantors of Non-Banking Finance Company/ Financial Services Provider cannot be proceede.....

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SC Pulls Up Rahul Gandhi(19.07.2016)

SC has pulled up Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi for his remark that RSS is behind assassination of Mahatma Gandhi, while prima facie indicating .....

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Lok Sabha Passes Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2021(22.03.2021)

Lok Sabha has passed the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2021, that seeks to amend the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, .....

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SC Says, Govt. Has to Compensate Drought-Hit Farmers for Delayed Payment(13.05.2016)

SC has directed Centre to compensate farmers for delayed payment and crop loss, days after asking Government to revise its seven-year-old guidebook on.....

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News18 Daybreak | Centre Moves SC to Return ‘Excess’ Land Around Disputed Ram Janmabhoomi Site and Other Stories You Need to Watch Out For(30.01.2019)

Get a fresh dose of the news that matters delivered directly to your inbox, every morning. The perfect way to get you started and informed for the day.....

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SC: Only Expressly Created Statutory Charges can Take Precedence Over Secured Creditors' Claim(05.12.2019)

Supreme Court has reiterated that only expressly created statutory first charges under Central and State laws can take precedence over the claims of s.....

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Calculator in Board Exams for Dyslexic Students: SC Asks CBSE to Decide on Case-by-case Basis(21.10.2018)

A bench headed by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi said that there cannot be uniform rule in this regard and the CBSE should make a decision taking.....

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Karnataka High Court: Give Wide Publicity to Crop Insurance Scheme Under PMFBY for Farmers' Benefit(30.03.2021)

Karnataka High Court has directed the State Government to give wide publicity to the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojna (PMFBY) scheme for the benefit of.....

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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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Supreme Court: Indiscipline in Armed Forces Should Be Dealt "Seriously"(22.12.2016)

Supreme Court has ruled that indiscipline in armed forces should be dealt with "seriously" and refused to reinstate a constable dismissed by Central I.....

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It was a Mistake, Says SC After Quashing FIR Against Himachal MP Anurag Thakur(20.11.2018)

On November 2, the apex court had quashed two FIRs against Thakur, his father and former Himachal Pradesh chief minister Prem Kumar Dhumal and others .....

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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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SC Put Stay on Class Suit Proceedings Against Nestle(17.12.2015)

SC has stayed class suit proceedings initiated against Nestle India by Centre before National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) over Magg.....

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'SC Verdict on Adultery Will Give License to People to Have Illegitimate Relationships'(27.09.2018)

Delhi Commission for Women chief Swati Maliwal believed that the SC verdict on adultery is anti-women and that it has given an "open general lice.....

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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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All HC: UP Government Directed to Consider Framing Insurance Scheme for Lawyers Appearing for State(03.06.2024)

Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh Government to consider framing of insurance scheme for law officers who appear for the State Gover.....

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SC: Anti-Graft Act Covers All Pvt. Bank Staff Too(24.02.2016)

SC, in a move to expand scope of the Prevention of Corruption Act, has brought all private bank employees within the ambit of the anti-graft law, whic.....

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Act like a Good Daughter-in-law, Come Back to India: SC to Fugitive Businesswoman(29.01.2018)

The Supreme Court was anguished over the fact that Ritika Awasty was allowed to go to UK in January 2016 on bail by the top court but she did not come.....

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SC: Proceedings Cannot be Quashed on Grounds that Notice Not Issued Within Statutory Period(06.09.2019)

Supreme Court has ruled that the proceedings under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881(NI Act) cannot be quashed on the basis that the dem.....

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Calcutta HC Directs to Withdraw Notice Preventing Students from Classes for Default of Dues(20.04.2022)

Calcutta High Court has reiterated that unaided private schools whose names had come up regarding allegations of arbitrary fee hike during the pandemi.....

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SC to Lawyer: File Fresh Plea to Make All Mental Hospital Parties(23.08.2016)

SC has asked a lawyer, who has filed a PIL for release of about 300 persons from mental hospitals alleging they were still languishing despite being c.....

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Aligarh Lawmaker Writes to AMU V-C, Demands Reservation for SC/ST Candidates(03.07.2018)

On Monday, Aligarh MP Satish Gautam wrote a letter to AMU’s vice chancellor Tariq Mansoor stating that the university should provide reservations to.....

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SC: Limited Scrutiny by Court Under S.11 of A&C Act is Necessary And Compelling(11.04.2023)

Supreme Court has held that under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, Court’s are not expected to act mechanically and observ.....

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Delhi HC Notice to CBI over 2010 Commonwealth Games-Related Street Lighting Scam(30.11.2015)

Delhi HC has issued notice to Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on bail application filed by Superintending Engineer of Municipal Corporation of D.....

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Kathua Rape Case: SC Rejects Accused’s Plea for Fresh Probe(05.10.2018)

One of the accused in the Kathua gang rape and murder case had filed petition for fresh investigation on grounds that the earlier probe was motivated.

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Delhi HC: Suit Can Be Rejected Without Trial Where Proceedings Are Time Barred(06.04.2022)

Delhi High Court has ruled that where the plaintiff’s pleading discloses that a suit is barred by time, there is no fetter on the trial Court to rejec.....

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SCDRC Upholds Penalty of Rs. 5 Lakh Imposed on Airtel(05.07.2024)

Delhi State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (SCDRC) has upheld a penalty of Rs. 5 Lakh imposed on Airtel for making indiscriminate calls and ob.....

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Circular on Mutual Funds(18.03.2016)

The Securities and Exchange Board of India notified amendments to increase.....

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Chit Fund Scam: NCLT Orders Winding up of 13 Saradha Group Companies(13.12.2018)

National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has ordered winding up of 13 companies of the now-defunct Saradha Group and official liquidator has also been dir.....

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Kerala HC: Disciplinary Sub Committee Not Competent to Issue Memo of Charges(28.06.2021)

Kerala High Court has observed that the jurisdiction of issuing memo of charges is vested with the Managing Committee of the Society which cannot furt.....

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Gujarat HC Quashes Govt. Order Restraining Fee Collection by Private Schools(06.08.2020)

Gujarat High Court has quashed a government order restraining private unaided schools from collecting tuition fees until they reopened, stating that s.....

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SC: Employees Can Only Claim Pension if Permissible Under Relevant Rules(29.07.2024)

SC has held that pension can be claimed only when it is permissible under the relevant rules or a scheme. If an employee is covered under the PF Schem.....

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Cauvery Water Dispute Verdict LIVE: Celebrations in Karnataka Assembly Before Siddaramaiah's Budget Speech After SC Ruling(16.02.2018)

The Supreme Court on Friday said that Karnataka will get additional 14.75 TMC of cauvery water, Tamil Nadu will now get 177.25 instead of 192 TMC wate.....

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Gujarat High Court: SC/ST Act Meant to Confer Dignity,Will not Change with Migration to Another State(19.09.2019)

Gujarat High Court has ruled that a crime against a person belonging to SC/ST community in other State and not in Gujarat invite provisions of the Sch.....

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Bom HC: CPC Doesn’t Have Provision to Extend Time for Filing WS Due to Pendency of Misc. Application(06.08.2024)

Bombay High Court has observed that there is no provision in the Civil Procedure Code, 1908 or any pronouncement of the Court stating that time to fil.....

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SC: Private Schools Need Govt.’s Prior Approval to Fire Teachers(18.04.2016)

SC has upheld validity of Section 8(2) of the Delhi School Education Act (DSEA) which requires the managements of the private unaided schools to obtai.....

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Citizens' Report to SC Urges Halt on Coal Mining in Meghalaya(14.01.2019)

On December 13, 15 miners got trapped when an illegal coal mine in East Jaintia Hills districts was flooded.

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Delhi HC Directs Meeting to be Held on Increase in Premium Rate for CM Advocate Welfare Scheme(31.08.2020)

Delhi High Court has directed the Life Insurance Corporation and New India Insurance Company to hold meetings with the Technical Evaluation Committee .....

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Karnataka HC Stays Investigation against IIM-B Faculty for Caste Based Discrimination(02.01.2025)

Karnataka High Court has stayed investigation initiated for caste based discrimination against the director and certain faculty members of Indian Inst.....

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SC: Bank Employees App. Under SC Quota Entitled to Retain Post After their Caste is De-scheduled(29.08.2024)

SC has held that person who joined service of a Nationalized Bank/GOI undertaking based on a certificate that identified him/her as belonging to SC/ST.....

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Fodder Scam Case: Supreme Court Issues Notice to Lalu Prasad(17.08.2015)

Supreme Court has issued notice to RJD leader Lalu Prasad regarding Fodder Scam Case, asking why the corruption charges against him cannot be revived.

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SC to Centre: Frame Guidelines for Judicial Officers in AP, Telangana(13.07.2016)

SC has directed Centre to file an affidavit detailing guidelines for allocation of work to individual employees under Section 80 of Andhra Pradesh Reo.....

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PSC Advisees Entitled to be Appointed As Reserved Conductors in KSRTC: Kerala HC(05.02.2019)

Kerala High Court has held that the PSC advisees are entitled to be appointed to the post of 'Reserved Conductors' in the Kerala State Road Transport .....

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SC: Presence of Advocate not Essential when Confession of Accused Recorded by Audio-Video Means(08.11.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that it is not essential that a confession or statement under Section 164 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 should ne.....

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SC Stays Del. HC Order Which Held that Old Pension Scheme is Applicable to Paramilitary Forces(10.07.2023)

Supreme Court has stayed the judgment of the Delhi High Court which has held that benefit of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) in accordance with CCS (Pens.....

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Supreme Court Transfers 300 Cases to NGT, Central and State-Level Committee(21.10.2015)

SC in order to speed up various projects across the country that are stuck awaiting for permission from Supreme Court’s Green Bench, has transferred m.....

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Fate of 150 Medical Students in MP College Uncertain, SC Asks MCI for Solution(17.06.2018)

The Supreme Court has taken a serious note of 150 medical students in Bhopal being left in the lurch after permission of a college for admission in th.....

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MP HC: Disclosure of Details of Victim to Media is a Violation of Article 21(06.11.2020)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that production of victims and suspects before the media, as well as disclosure of personal information of the susp.....

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Ker. HC: Creating Geographical Restriction for an Escort Visit Can’t be Considered Violation of FRs(24.01.2025)

Ker HC has observed that object of an escort visit is to enable the prisoner to interact with his family. However this must be within the limits of St.....

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Supreme Court Grants Bail to Saradha Chit-Fund Scam Accused(06.02.2017)

Supreme Court has granted bail to Saradha chit-fund scam accused Manoranjana Sinh, who was arrested in October 2015 on suspicions of links with multi.....

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Minor Student Delivers Baby in School Hostel, Six Employees Suspended(13.01.2019)

The school 'Seva Ashram High School' at Daringibadi in Kandhamal district is run by the SC and ST development department of Odisha.

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SC: Candidates with B.ED in Biological Science Eligible to Apply to Post of High School Assistant(20.08.2021)

Supreme Court has held that candidates with B.ED degree in 'Biological Science' are eligible to apply to the post of High School Assistant (Natural Sc.....

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Guj. HC Expresses Displeasure Over Municipality’s Absolute Silence on Death of Sanitation Workers(06.03.2025)

Gujarat High Court has expressed displeasure over absolute silence by Chief Officer of Patdi Nagar Palika (Municipality) in a matter relating to death.....

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JSLPS Jharkhand Recruitment 2018: 182 Posts, Apply Before 16th August 2018(31.07.2018)

Jharkhand State Livelihood Promotion Society aims to fill 182 vacancies under different projects of new and backlog FTE position of ST & SC catego.....

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SC Turns Down Police Plea to Cancel Bail Granted to Jamia Scholar Accused in Riots(24.11.2020)

Supreme Court has dismissed a Delhi Police petition seeking cancellation of bail granted to Faizan Khan, accused of supplying SIM card to Delhi riots .....

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Guj. HC: Forcing Children Aged Below 3 Yrs to Attend Pre-School is an Illegal Act on Part of Parents(05.09.2023)

Gujarat High Court has held that forcing children to go to a pre-school below the age of 3 years is an 'illegal act' on the part of the parents.

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Allahabad HC Expresses Concern Over Re-Opening of Schools in UP(15.12.2020)

Allahabad High Court has expressed concern over re-opening of schools in the State of Uttar Pradesh amid the ongoing pandemic. The Court has observed .....

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Meghalaya HC: State to Show Action taken by it Under 2023 Street Vendors Scheme(16.06.2025)

Meghalaya High Court while hearing a PIL involving identifying street vending areas, has asked the State Government to show by July 1 the action taken.....

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SC Rejects FIMI Plea Against Retrospective Levy of Social Impact Fund(08.12.2015)

SC has refused to entertain plea by lobby group Federation of Indian Mineral Industries (FIMI), which challenged retrospective levy of royalty for its.....

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As India Awaits SC Verdict on Section 377, Here’s What Hangs in the Balance for the LGBTQ Community(06.09.2018)

Decriminalising 377 will also lead to a discussion regarding the country’s rape laws, which are currently gender specific in terms of who the victim.....

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Ker. HC: Can’t Withheld Transfer Certificate Merely Because of Arrear in School Fees(16.10.2023)

Kerala High Court while observing that every child has a fundamental right to get an education and imparting education is the primary duty of the Stat.....

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SC: Stray Dogs Cant Become a Menace to Society(15.09.2016)

SC, while considering stray dog menace in Kerala, has said, “Compassion should be shown towards stray dogs but ... these animals cannot be allowed to .....

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File Affidavit With Details of Alleged Contempt by Bengal Cops in Saradha Probe: SC to CBI(28.02.2019)

The Supreme Court asked the CBI Director to provide information in support of the allegations of tampering and destruction of call data records by Kum.....

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Delhi HC Takes Cognizance to Facilitate School Admission of Child Whose Parents Are in Custody(08.08.2022)

Delhi High Court has taken suo motu cognizance to facilitate admission of an 8 year old child to school which could not be facilitated for the reason .....

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Delhi HC Questions Police Presence during Sealing of Maxfort School(11.08.2016)

Delhi High Court has questioned presence of police force during Delhi Government's sealing process of two branches of a private unaided school in the .....

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SC: Discretionary & Extraordinary Power U/Sec 319 CrPC Should be Exercised Sparingly(02.11.2022)

Supreme Court has observed that power under Section 319 CrPC is a discretionary and extraordinary power which should be exercised sparingly and only i.....

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