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Judgments

UPSRTC tenders divide Competition Commission(07.01.2016)

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

Tags : Preferential treatment, tender, competition, dominant position



Notifications & Circulars

Cabinet approves amendments to the HIV and AIDS (Prevention and Control) Bill, 2014(05.10.2016)

The Union Cabinet under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval to introduce official amendments to the HIV and A.....

Tags : Bill, Amendment, Approval



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

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

Tags : Notification, Amendment, Goods, Export, Levy



Authority for Advance Rulings (Procedure for Appointment as Chairman and Vice-Chairman) (Amendment) Rules, 2016(24.10.2016)

In exercise of powers conferred by Section 245-O, read with sub-section (1) and clause (p) of sub-section 2 of Section 295 of the Income-tax Act, 1961.....

Tags : Advance Ruling, Rules, Amendment



Top Story

Brexit: Being aloof is better than being a fool(27.06.2016)

Whether the government overestimated its position in the blunder to call for a referendum, or Britons mistook the opportunity to test out ‘any change .....

Tags : brexit, european union, referendum, united kingdom



Decision by Registration Committee of Central Insecticides Board (CIB) to provisionally approve registration does not amount to registration by itself with CIB(20.09.2016)

Instant appeal, by special leave, filed questioning justifiability of judgment passed by High Court of Delhi declining to interfere with decision take.....

Tags : Tender, Condition, Registration Certificate



Malafides must be specifically pleaded and proved; bald and unfounded allegations of malafides not sustainable(07.10.2016)

Petitioner firm is aggrieved by non-awarding of tender despite it being lowest tenderer and has filed this petition. In instant petition, Petitioner .....

Tags : Tender, Allotment, Malafide



Amending of PNDT Act(29.11.2016)

The PC & PNDT Act, 1994 was enacted for prohibition of sex selection before or after conception and for prevention of misuse of pre-conception and pre.....

Tags : Sex determination, Enactment, Amendment



UPSRTC tenders divide Competition Commission(07.01.2016)

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

Tags : Preferential treatment, tender, competition, dominant position



Union Cabinet finally clears Bill prohibiting discrimination against persons with HIV/AIDS(05.10.2016)

The Union Cabinet has cleared the latest amendments in HIV and AIDS (Prevention and Control) Bill, 2014. The object of the bill is to protect and saf.....

Tags : HIV/AIDS, Bill, Amendment, Approval



Lok Sabha Passes the Taxation Laws (Second Amendment) Bill, 2016(28.11.2016)

After the demonetization drive of discontinuing old 500 and 1000 rupees note, the central government has introduced the Taxation Laws (Second Amendm.....

Tags : Bill, Taxation laws, Amendment



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



Government Clarification on Amendment to Payment of Wages Act(21.12.2016)

It is seen from the media reports that there is a general impression that is being created that the Government is bringing an amendment to the Payment.....

Tags : Wages Act, Amendment, Clarification



TRAI releases Recommendations on "Applicability of e-KYC process for existing mobile subscribers as well as outstation customers"(23.01.2017)

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued its Recommendations on (i) "Verification of existing mobile subscribers through Aadhaar ba.....

Tags : Recommendations, Applicability, E-KYC process



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 .....

Tags : Tender, Eligibility, Interference, Scope



GST Council has finalised its recommendations on almost all the issues based on consensus, says Finance Minister in his Budget Speech(01.02.2017)

The Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Shri Arun Jaitley while presenting the General Budget 2017-18 in Parliament today said that the .....

Tags : Debate, Council, Recommendation



Amendment application should be normally granted unless by virtue of amendment, nature of suit changed or prejudice caused to Defendant(18.01.2017)

Petitioner is objecting to the Order passed by Chairperson of Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal rejecting appeal preferred by Petitioner-original appli.....

Tags : Amendment, Application, Entitlement



Cabinet approves amendment to 'The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009'(22.03.2017)

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the amendment to Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (R.....

Tags : Free Education, Amendment, Approval



Cabinet approves Amending the Collection of Statistics Act, 2008(15.02.2017)

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved a proposal to introduce a Bill in Parliament to extend the jurisdictio.....

Tags : Amendment, Enactment, Approval



Drugs and Cosmetics (5th Amendment) Rules, 2017(15.03.2017)

Whereas a draft of certain rules further to amend the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945 was published as required by section 12 and section 33 of the Dr.....

Tags : Rules, Amendment, Drugs



Recommendation of Legal Framework for Protection of Interests of Migrants(01.03.2017)

A Government appointed Panel has recommended necessary legal and policy framework to protect the interests of the migrants in the country, stating tha.....

Tags : Recommendation, Protection, Migrants



TRAI releases Recommendations on "Spectrum Usage Charges and Presumptive Adjusted Gross Revenue for Internet Service Providers and Terminal Service Providers(07.03.2017)

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has today issued its Recommendations on "Spectrum Usage Charges and Presumptive Adjusted Gross Revenu.....

Tags : Recommendation, Release



Further amendment in notification No. 22/2012-Customs (ADD), dated the 02nd May, 2012(09.05.2017)

Whereas, the designated authority vide notification No. 07/01/2017-DGAD, dated the 28th April, 2017, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary,.....

Tags : Notification, Amendment, Addition



Government revised definition of start-up to promote entrepreneurship(25.05.2017)

With an endeavour to promote entrepreneurship in the country, Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), a nodal body for Start-up India Pl.....

Tags : Definition, start-up, Amendment



Union Cabinet amends RTE Act, 2009, extending time period for teachers to acquire prescribed minimum qualifications(21.07.2017)

In wake of requests from various states for extending deadline for teachers to acquire the prescribed minimum qualifications for appointment, Central .....

Tags : Bill, Amendment, Time, Extension, Qualification



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

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

Tags : P2P lending, Notification, Release



TRAI Releases Recommendations on "Cloud Services"(16.08.2017)

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has today issued its Recommendations on "Cloud Services".

1. DoT vide its letter dated 31.12.....

Tags : Recommendations, Cloud Services, Release



Amendment to Customs Valuation Rules - Notification No. 91/2017 (NT) dated 26.9.17(26.09.2017)

1.The valuation of imported and export goods is governed by the provisions of Section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 and the rules made thereunder. The C.....

Tags : Rules, Customs Valuation, Amendment



Notification regarding GST rate for branded cereal, pulses and flour(20.09.2017)

The GST Council, in its 21st meeting held on 9th September, 2017 at Hyderabad has, interalia, recommended that for 5% GST rate on cereals, pulses and .....

Tags : GST rate, Recommendation, Branded cereal



State Human Rights Commission is only a recommendatory body and has no power and jurisdiction to direct payment of compensation.(07.11.2017)

The present petition is filed by the Chhattisgarh State Electricity Board (Petitioner) for challenging the order passed by the Chhattisgarh Human Righ.....

Tags : Human Rights Commission, Compensation, Recommendatory Authority



Cabinet approves amendment in the National Council for Teacher Education Act, 1993(01.11.2017)

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for introduction of a Bill in Parliament to amend the Nation.....

Tags : Amendment, Act, Approval



Aircraft (Ninth Amendment) Rules, 2017(20.09.2017)

G.S.R.1171(E).--Whereas the draft of certain rules further to amend the Aircraft Rules, 1937, was published, as required by section 14 of the Aircraft.....

Tags : Aircraft, Rules, Amendment



International Cases

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

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

Tags : Tender, Issuance, Prices, Fixation, Collusion



Supervisory jurisdiction conferred on High Court is confined only to see whether an inferior Court or tribunal has proceeded within parameters of its jurisdiction(15.12.2017)

The present appeal arises from a judgment of the High Court by which an order of the trial Court allowing an application filed by the Appellant for am.....

Tags : Written Statement, Amendment, Validity



If decision relating to award of contract is bona fide and in public interest, Courts will not interfere, even if, a procedural error in assessment or prejudice to a tenderer, is made out(05.04.2018)

The Petitioner has come forward with instant Writ Petitions for issuance of Writ of Mandamus directing the first Respondent to accept the Work Complet.....

Tags : Tender, Certificate, Acceptance



Inspection should only be refused if the redacted paragraphs are manifestly irrelevant(19.03.2018)

In present case, on 8 February 2018, the Plaintiff issued a subpoena to Mr Simon Guy Theobald, former administrator of the Defendant, requiring produc.....

Tags : Amending Agreement, Unredacted version, Inspection



Cabinet Gives Nod to the Protection of Human Rights (Amendments) Bill, 2018(04.04.2018)

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister has given its approval to the Protection of Human Rights (Amendments) Bill, 2018 for better protection and.....

Tags : Human rights, bill, Amendment



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

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

Tags : Commercial disputes, bill, Amendment



Payment of Gratuity (Amendment) Bill, 2018 passed by Parliament(22.03.2018)

The Payment of Gratuity (Amendment) Bill, 2018 has been passed by parliament today. The bill ensures harmony amongst employees in the private sector a.....

Tags : Gratuity bill, Amendment, Approval



Medical Devices (Amendment) Rules, 2018(01.08.2018)

Whereas a draft of certain rules to amend the Medical Device Rules, 2017 was published as required under sections 12 and 33 of the Drugs and Cosmetics.....

Tags : Medical Devices, Amendment, Rules



Appellate Court must not substitute its own opinion for that of sentencing magistrate merely because it has exercised its sentencing discretion in a manner different from sentencing magistrate(26.07.2018)

Mr Sevim was charged with one offence of indecent assault contrary to Section 323 of the Criminal Code (WA). Mr Sevim pleaded guilty on the first day .....

Tags : Sexual offending, Sentence, Excessive



Amendments Proposed to Central Motor Vehicles Rules, Fastags and Vehicle Tracking System to be Made Mandatory for All National Permit Commercial Vehicles Driving License(17.07.2018)

Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has notified draft amendments to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, making FASTags and Vehicle Tracking System .....

Tags : Motor Vehicles Rules, Amendments, Proposal



Cabinet Approves Amendment to the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 to Change the Criteria of Classification(07.02.2018)

The Union Cabinet has approved change in the basis of classifying Micro, Small and Medium enterprises from ‘investment in plant & machinery/equipment’.....

Tags : MSME, Amendment, Approval



Drugs and Cosmetics (Seventh Amendment) Rules, 2018(21.08.2018)

Whereas a draft of certain rules further to amend the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945 was published as required under sections 12 and 33 of the Drugs .....

Tags : Draft, Amendment, Rules



Restriction placed on a second marriage would not apply to a case where parties have settled and decided not to pursue the appeal(24.08.2018)

By present appeal, Appellant is impugning the judgment of High Court set aside the judgment of the Family Court and allowed the appeal of the Responde.....

Tags : Second Marriage, Restriction, Pendency, Appeal



IBBI notifies the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Mechanism for Issuing Regulations) Regulations, 2018(23.10.2018)

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (Code) is a modern economic legislation. Section 240 of the Code empowers the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board.....

Tags : Regulations, Amendment, Notification



Performing Animals (Registration) (Amendment) Rules, 2018 - draft(28.11.2018)

The following draft of certain rules, which the Central Government proposes to make in exercise of the powers conferred under section 38 of the Preven.....

Tags : Rules, Amendment, Animals



Draft Notification proposing Amendment of Rules 2C, 2CA and 11AA and for Nos. 10G, 56 and 56G of the Income-Tax Rules, 1962 placed in public domain for inputs from stakeholders and general public(29.10.2018)

Currently, for grant of approval under sub-clauses (iv) and (v) of clause (23C) of Section 10 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (the Act), for exemption of .....

Tags : Draft Notification, Amendment, Income-Tax Rules



Amendment of import policy condition of Pet Coke(23.10.2018)

In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 of the FT (D&R) Act, 1992, read with paragraph 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020, as a.....

Tags : Import policy, Pet Coke, Amendment



Right of appeal is not restricted to parties to suit only(30.11.2018)

Instant petition has been preferred by Petitioner under Section 104 of the Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir read with Article 227 of the Constitution.....

Tags : Status quo, Independent suit, Remedy



Extended period of limitation is only applicable in case of fraud, collusion, wilful mis-statement, suppression of facts or contravention of provision with intent to evade payment of Service Tax(04.12.2018)

The present appeal is directed against the impugned order passed by the Commissioner (Appeals) whereby the Commissioner (A) has rejected the appeal of.....

Tags : Demand, Confirmation, Extended period, Legality



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

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

Tags : Triple talaq, Bill, Amendment



A policy decision is amenable to judicial review only if it is contrary to any provision of Constitution or statute, or otherwise capricious or arbitrary(21.01.2019)

The challenge in present petition is to a tender dated 27th June, 2018, whereby the Union of India has invited bids from prospective concessionaires t.....

Tags : Tender, Issuance, Validity



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

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

Tags : Amendment, Stamp duty, President, Assent



Commerce and Industry Minister Releases Compendium of Cement Industry(05.02.2019)

Suresh Prabhu releasing compendium on the Cement Industry India 2018 in New Delhi.

Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation,.....

Tags : Compendium, Cement Industry, Release



Amendment in pleadings cannot be refused merely because of some mistake, negligence, inadvertence or even infraction of Rules of Procedure(01.03.2019)

The Order passed by the High Court of Delhi is subject matter of challenge in the present appeal. By the aforesaid order, a petition against an order .....

Tags : Plaint, Amendment, Entitlement



Requirement of bidder to furnish litigation history cannot be attributed to be an essential condition but merely ancillary or subsidiary to main tender conditions(03.09.2018)

The grievance of the Petitioners is in regard to the decision of the municipal Corporation as taken in the tender process, whereby, according to the P.....

Tags : Tender, Evaluation, Validity



Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Amendment Rules, 2019(01.05.2019)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (1), (2), (3), (4), (8), (9), (10) and (11) of section 125 and sub-section (6) of section 124, rea.....

Tags : Rules, Amendment, Investor Education



Drugs and Cosmetics (Ninth Amendment) Rules, 2019(20.03.2019)

Whereas a draft of certain rules further to amend the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945 was published as required under sub-section(1) of section 12 and.....

Tags : Rules, Amendment, Drugs and Cosmetics



CBDT issues Draft Notification for Amendment of Form No 10B of the Income-tax Rules, 1962(21.05.2019)

Section 12A of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (the Act) provides for conditions for applicability of Sections 11 and 12 of the Act. One such condition under.....

Tags : Notification, Amendment, Form No 10B, Income-tax Rules



Amendment to Section 148 of Negotiable Instruments Act applies retrospectively(29.05.2019)

In a recent decision, the Supreme Court, while hearing a case namely Surinder Singh Deswal @ S.S. Deswal & Ors. v. Virender Gandhi held that, Section .....

Tags : Enactment, Amendment, Applicability



Amendment to Master Direction (MD) on KYC(29.05.2019)

1. Government of India, vide Gazette Notification G.S.R. 108(E) dated February 13, 2019, has notified amendments to the Prevention of Money-laundering.....

Tags : Amendment, Master Direction, KYC



Parliament passes Special Economic Zones (Amendment) Bill, 2019(26.06.2019)

Parliament has passed the Special Economic Zones (Amendment) Bill, 2019. The Bill seeks to allow trusts to set up units in special economic zones by a.....

Tags : SEZ, Bill, Amendment



Amendments which are mala fide in nature or amount to withdrawal of admissions or introduce entirely new causes of action ought not to be permitted(17.06.2019)

The present revisional application is directed at the instance of the Defendant in a suit, primarily challenging a transfer deed, against an order, wh.....

Tags : Plaint, Amendment, Legality



Rajya Sabha passes RTI Amendment Bill, 2019(25.07.2019)

The RTI Amendment Bill, 2019 was passed by the Rajya Sabha by a voice vote amid high drama, after being passed in Lok Sabha recently. The Bill seeks t.....

Tags : RTI, Bill, Amendment



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 .....

Tags : Scheme, Operation, Pending disputes



Implementation of Telecommunication Mobile Number Portability (Seventh Amendment) Regulations, 2018(17.10.2019)

1. TRAI had issued the Telecommunication Mobile Number Portability (Seventh Amendment) Regulations, 2018, on 13th December 2018, to the principal regu.....

Tags : Implementation, Seventh Amendment, Regulations



Amendment in Import policy of Iron and Steel and incorporation of policy condition in Chapter 72, 73 and 86 of ITC(HS), 2017 Schedule-1(21.11.2019)

1. Kind reference is invited to DGFT Notification No.'s 17/2015-2020 & 32/2015-20 dated 05.09.2019 & 13.11.2019 respectively. Further vide Circular No.....

Tags : Amendment, Import policy, Iron and Steel



Government enhances pension for family of employees in case of death; amends Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972(23.09.2019)

The Central Government has issued a Notification dated 19th September, 2019 bringing an amendment in Rule 54 of the Central Civil Services (Pension) R.....

Tags : Pension, Rule, Amendment



Implementation of Telecommunication Mobile Number Portability (Seventh Amendment) Regulations, 2018(03.12.2019)

TRAI had issued the Telecommunication Mobile Number Portability (Seventh Amendment) Regulations, 2018, on 13th December 2018, to the principal regulat.....

Tags : Implementation, Seventh Amendment, Regulations



Any property or money endowed for performance of any specific service or religious charity in a math or temple constitutes specific endowment(03.09.2019)

Present appeal is directed against judgment passed by the High Court, whereby the appeal filed by the Appellants under Section 70(2) of the Tamil Nadu.....

Tags : Specific endowment, Institution, Nature



IBBI amends the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Liquidation Process) Regulations, 2016(07.01.2020)

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) notified the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Liquidation Process) (Amendment) Regulation.....

Tags : Liquidation Process, Regulation, Amendment



Bonafide necessity would lie only if there is a bonafide need as distinct from a mere desire for additional space(18.10.2019)

Petitioner impugns order whereby the leave to defend application of the Petitioner has been dismissed and an eviction order passed. Eviction petition .....

Tags : Eviction, Leave to defend, Entitlement



Courts of law ought not to decide issues purely for academic interests(01.10.2019)

In facts of present case, aggrieved by losing the tender, the Appellants approached the Gauteng Division, Pretoria (High Court), seeking a review of t.....

Tags : Tender, Award, Legality



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

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

Tags : IBC, Second Amendment, Approval



Lok Sabha passes the Special Protection Group (Amendment) Bill, 2019(27.11.2019)

As per original Act, SPG cover solely meant for security of the Prime Minister; Amendment to make SPG more efficient in securing PM: Shri Amit Shah Th.....

Tags : SPG, Amendment, Bill



Amendment in First Schedule to Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984(20.01.2020)

WHEREAS a request has been received from ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh for inclusion of the Bachelor o.....

Tags : Amendments, Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984



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

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

Tags : Dispute, Pendency, Application, Maintainability



Amendment in Notification No. 07/2015-Customs (ADD), dated the 13th March, 2015(12.03.2020)

Whereas, the designated authority, vide notification No. 7/10/2019-DGTR dated the 17th July, 2019, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, P.....

Tags : Amendment, Notification, Anti-dumping duty



Cabinet approves protocol amending the Agreement between India and Sri Lanka for avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income(12.02.2020)

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the Signing and Ratification of the Protocol amending the Agreement .....

Tags : Agreement, Amendment, Double taxation



Amendment in 'Rights and Obligations of Members, Authorized Persons and Clients' of FMC Circular No. FMC/COMPL/IV/KRA-05/11/14 dated February 26, 2015(11.03.2020)

1. SEBI, vide circular no. SEBI/HO/MIRSD/MIRSD2/CIR/P/2016/92 dated September 23, 2016, inter-alia, specified that provisions of FMC circular No. FMC/.....

Tags : Amendment, FMC circular, Rights



Provisions of IT Act are not applicable on mere reimbursement of business expenses of company(16.03.2020)

The assessee being resident individual was assessed for year under consideration under Section 143(3) of Income Tax Act, 1961 (IT Act)on 28th November.....

Tags : Expenditure, Additions, Legality



Allottees of real estate projects are "financial creditors" and may trigger the IBC against the real estate developer(09.08.2019)

Writ petitions have been filed in present Court to challenge the constitutional validity of amendments made to the Code, pursuant to a report prepared.....

Tags : Allottees, Real estate projects, Amendment



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

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

Tags : Finance Bill, Amendment, Passing of



Central Government set to decriminalise minor technical and procedural defaults under Companies Act(17.05.2020)

In pursuance to objective of providing greater “Ease of Doing Business” to all stakeholders, Government decides to decriminalise the violations involv.....

Tags : Technical default, Decriminalization, Amendment



Securities and Exchange Board of India (International Financial Services Centres) Guidelines, 2015-Amendments(09.07.2020)

1. Kindly refer to SEBI (IFSC) Guidelines, 2015 which were notified by SEBI on March 27, 2015 and SEBI Circular dated July 27, 2017.

2. In o.....

Tags : Guidelines, Amendments, Interests, Investors



Amendment in Notification No.28/2015-Customs (ADD), dated the 5th June, 2015(03.06.2020)

1.Whereas, the designated authority vide initiation notification No. 7/16/2019-DGTR dated the 3rd October, 2019, published in the Gazette of India, Ex.....

Tags : Amendment, Notification, Imports



Where the existing or live controversy is absent, the matter is moot(16.07.2020)

Present appeals concern a dispute emanating from the cancellation of a public procurement contract concluded pursuant to a tender that was awarded to .....

Tags : Review, Tender award, Mootness



Amendment in notification No. 39/2015-Customs (ADD) dated 12th August, 2015(11.08.2020)

Whereas, the designated authority vide notification No. 7/26/2019-DGTR dated 23rd December, 2019, published in Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part I.....

Tags : Amendment, Notification, Anti-dumping duty



Refund claim cannot be withheld on mere basis that, a notice has been issued under Section 143(2) of IT Act(27.07.2020)

Present writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, 1950 seeks mandamus for directing the Respondent to grant refund as determined u.....

Tags : Pending Assessment, Refund, Entitlement



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

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

Tags : Corporate Persons, Regulations, Amendment



Every breach of contract cannot justify an order banning the Contractor from future contracts(17.08.2020)

Present petition has been filed by the Petitioner challenging the order passed by the Respondent no. 1 debarring the Petitioner for a period of two ye.....

Tags : Participation, Tender, Bar



TRAI conducted Webinar on-"IoT-Trends, Security Challenges and Solutions"(31.08.2020)

1. Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), conducted a webinar on "IoT-Trends, Security Challenges and Solutions" through its Regional office, B.....

Tags : Webinar, IoT-Trends, Security Challenges



Co-Lending by Banks and NBFCs to Priority Sector(05.11.2020)

1. Please refer to the circular FIDD.CO.Plan.BC.08/04.09.01/2018-19 dated September 21, 2018 on co-origination of loans by banks and NBFCs for lending.....

Tags : Co-Lending, Banks and NBFCs, Priority Sector



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

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

Tags : Amended scheme, Approval



Securities and Exchange Board of India (Prohibition of Insider Trading) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2020(29.10.2020)

In exercise of the powers conferred under section 30 read with clause (g) of sub-section (2) of section 11 and clauses (d) and (e) of section 12A of t.....

Tags : Amendment, Regulations, Insider trading



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

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

Tags : Rules, Amendment, Independent directors



Report on Trend and Progress of Banking in India 2019-2020(29.12.2020)

Today, the Reserve Bank of India released the Report on Trend and Progress of Banking in India 2019-20, a statutory publication in compliance with Sec.....

Tags : Report, Trend, Banking sector



Petition for police protection under Section 482 of CrPC is not maintainable(11.01.2021)

The Petitioner Company was running a Factory at Ranipet and it had employed nearly 146 persons to carry on with its operations. Certain demands were r.....

Tags : Pending dispute, Police protection, Entitlement



Burden is on the person who seeks an amendment after commencement of the trial to show that, inspite of due diligence, the amendment could not have been sought earlier(21.12.2020)

In present case, the suit is instituted for granting a decree of declaration that, the Plaintiff has got absolute title, ownership and possession over.....

Tags : Plaint, Amendment, Legality



News

Bombay HC Slams CBI, SIT in Dabholkar-Pansare Murders Case(24.06.2016)

Bombay HC has slammed Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the murders of rationalists Govind Pansare an.....

Tags : Bombay HC, Govind Pansare , Narendra Dhabolkar



Amendment in notification number 3/2018- Customs (ADD), dated the 23rd January, 2018(28.01.2021)

Whereas, the designated authority vide initiation notification number 7/22/2020-DGTR, dated the 5th August, 2020, published in the Gazette of India, E.....

Tags : Anti-dumping Duty, Amendment, Notification



Central Government amends Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Amendment Rules, 2020(24.07.2020)

The Central Government, in consultation with the National Financial Reporting Authority amends the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015.....

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Exemption of 20% ethanol blended petrol that is a blend(01.02.2021)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 5A of the Central Excise Act, 1944 (1 of 1944), read with section 112 of the Finance.....

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

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

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Amendments to provisions in SEBI Circular dated September 16, 2016 on Unique Client Code and mandatory requirement of Permanent Account Number(08.03.2021)

1. SEBI had issued circular no. SEBI/HO/CDMRD/DMP/CIR/P/2016/87 dated September 16, 2016 which, inter-alia, provided guidelines on use of Unique Clien.....

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Settlement System under Asian Clearing Union(30.06.2016)

The Reserve Bank of India has temporarily suspended the Asian Clearing Union - Euro payment channel from 1 July 2016.

The move comes as the.....

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Lok Sabha Passes Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill, 2021(12.02.2021)

Lok Sabha Passes Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill, 2021 repealing the Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020 promulgate.....

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Cabinet approves proposal for Amendments to the NABARD Act, 1981(22.03.2017)

Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the following proposals:

(a) Amendments to National Bank for Agr.....

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SC Directs States to File Reports with NALSA on Pending Applications of Convicts Seeking Remission(03.02.2021)

Supreme Court has directed all States to file reports through their respective State Legal Services Authorities (SLSA) to National Legal Services Auth.....

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Mere suppression of facts is not sufficient to invoke extended period; there should be some positive Act on part of noticee to evade payment of duty(06.04.2021)

The Appellants, M/s. Bharti Airtel Ltd., are providers of taxable service under the category of Telephone/Telecommunications Services; an audit conduc.....

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Scope of judicial review in contractual matters is very limited and except in cases of arbitrariness, mala fides, etc., interference is uncalled for(29.03.2021)

The order of Government revoking the award of contract to the Petitioner is under challenge in present Writ Petition. The Petitioner has sought for a .....

Tags : Tender, Conditions, Legality



Motor Spirit and High Speed Diesel Amendment Order, 2015(10.08.2015)

The Central Government hereby made amendments to the Motor Spirit and High Speed Diesel (Regulation of Supply, Distribution and Prevention of Malpract.....

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Central Government Notifies Copyright (Amendment) Rules, 2021(08.04.2021)

Central government has notified the Copyright (Amendment) Rules, 2021 which amends the Copyright Rules, 2013 vide Gazette notification under reference.....

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President promulgates Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Ordinance, 2021(07.04.2021)

The President promulgated the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Ordinance, 2021 on 4th April 2021. The Cabinet had approved on 31st March, 20.....

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42nd GST Council Meeting recommends eight major changes(05.10.2020)

The 42nd GST Council met on 5th October, 2020 under the Chairmanship of Union Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister. The meeting was also attended by U.....

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The question of jurisdiction is a question of law and can be raised at any point of time(17.11.2020)

The Petitioners seeks to quash Exhibit P-9 order, granting leave to Respondent to amend the plaint. Whether a civil Court can consider an application .....

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Amendment in notification number 16/2020 Customs (ADD), dated the 23rd June, 2020(01.02.2021)

Whereas, in the matter of import of "Flat rolled product of steel, plated or coated with alloy of Aluminium and Zinc' (hereinafter referred to as the .....

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Customs (Import of Goods at Concessional Rate of Duty) Rules, 2017 amended to boost trade facilitation(18.05.2021)

The Finance Minister had in her Budget Speech announced that, the Customs (Import of Goods at Concessional Rate of Duty) Rules, 2017 (IGCR, 2017) woul.....

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To fault a decision of the employer, there must be a case of either perversity in the decision or a colourable exercise on part of employer(08.06.2021)

The Petitioner challenges the impugned award of contract to Respondent Nos. 4 and 5 by denying opportunity to the Petitioner. It is, submitted that th.....

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Format, procedure and guidelines for submission of Statement of Financial Transactions for Dividend income(20.04.2021)

1. Section 285BA of the Income Tax Act, 1961 and Rule 114E requires specified reporting persons to furnish statement of financial transaction (SFT). <.....

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Income Tax Amendment (19th Amendment), Rules, 2021(07.07.2021)

In exercise of the powers conferred by proviso to section 50 read with section 295 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961), the Central Board of Dire.....

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

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

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Life Insurance Corporation of India (Staff) Amendment Rules, 2021(30.06.2021)

In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (cc) of sub-section (2) of section 48 of the Life Insurance Corporation Act, 1956 (31 of 1956), the Cent.....

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Cabinet approves introduction of the Payment of Gratuity (Amendment) Bill, 2017 in the Parliament(12.09.2017)

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for introduction of the Payment of Gratuity (Amendment) Bill.....

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Delhi HC Asks for Centre Response on Issuance of New Passport to Transgender Woman(27.07.2021)

Delhi High Court has asked the Centre to respond on a petition seeking issuance of a new passport to a Transgender woman with the required changes in .....

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Contingency Fund of India (Amendment) Rules, 2021(06.10.2021)

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 4 of the Contingency Fund of India Act 1950 (49 of 1950), the Central Government hereby makes the follo.....

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Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (Salary and Allowances Payable to, and Other Terms and Conditions of Service of, Chairperson and Whole-time Members) (Third Amendment) Rules, 2021(12.10.2021)

In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (a) of sub-section (2) of section 51, read with sub-section (3) of section 5 of the Pension Fund Regulat.....

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CBDT amends Income-tax Rules, 1962 to ease authentication of electronic records submitted in faceless assessment proceedings(07.09.2021)

The Government has amended Income-tax Rules, 1962 ('the Rules') vide notification no. G.S.R. 616(E) dated 6th September, 2021 for easing the process o.....

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Delhi HC: Minor Delay in Releasing Attendance Can’t Benefit Students Barred Due to Abysmal Attendance(22.11.2017)

Delhi High Court has said that minor delay by college in publishing list of students with short attendance can be of no significance in case of studen.....

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

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

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Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) (Fourth Amendment) Rules, 2021(12.10.2021)

In exercise of the powers conferred by clauses (aa) and (ab) of sub-section (2) of section 46 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (42 of 1999.....

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Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (Custodian of Securities) (Amendment) Regulations, 2021(22.09.2021)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 52 read with clauses (e), (n), (o), (p) and (w) of sub-section (2) thereof of the Pe.....

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Report on Trend and Progress of Banking in India 2020-2021(28.12.2021)

The Reserve Bank of India released the Report on Trend and Progress of Banking in India 2020-21, a statutory publication in compliance with Section 36.....

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Contract must explicitly bar pendente lite interest to prevent arbitral award(16.03.2016)

An Arbitrator cannot award interest pendente lite if the same is barred expressly by contract. The Supreme Court distinguished an explicit contractual.....

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Amendment ought not be allowed to defeat a limitation period(27.10.2021)

In present case, On 1 February 2021, the Plaintiff, Collgar Wind Farm Pty Ltd (Collgar), issued a writ naming RJE Global Pty Ltd (RJE Global) as the D.....

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Only 'unmarried or widowed daughter' who are dependent upon deceased female Government servant at the time of death are eligible for compassionate appointment(13.09.2021)

Present Appeal has been filed against the impugned Judgment and Order passed by the High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru in Writ Petition No. 5609/201.....

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LIBOR rate of interest is applicable while computing the notional interest on receivables from the associated enterprises (AEs)(07.05.2021)

The brief facts of the case are that, the assessee is a Private Limited company engaged in the business of manufacturing steel rods filed its return o.....

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Indian Boiler (Amendment) Regulations, 2022 - Draft(24.02.2022)

The following draft regulations to amend the Indian Boiler Regulations, 1950, which the Central Boilers Board proposes to make in exercise of the powe.....

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Expert committee on longevity finance recommends setting up of Longevity Hub at GIFT-IFSC(13.04.2022)

International Finance Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) constituted Expert Committee on Longevity Finance, co-chaired by Ms. Kaku Nakhate, Country He.....

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Cabinet approves introduction of the Dentists (Amendment) Bill, 2017(20.09.2017)

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for introduction of the Dentists (Amendment) Bill, 2017 in P.....

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

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

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IBBI amends the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Voluntary Liquidation Process) Regulations, 2017(08.04.2022)

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India notified the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Voluntary Liquidation Process) (Amendment) Regulat.....

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Securities And Exchange Board Of India (Alternative Investment Funds) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2022(16.03.2022)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of Section 30 read with sub-section (1) of Section 11, clause (ba) and clause (c) of sub-sectio.....

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Supreme Court extends time for NJAC suggestions(05.11.2015)

The Supreme Court of India extended the time available for putting forth suggestions to constitute a more transparent collegiate system for selection .....

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Central Government makes amendments in the notification of the Government of India, Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No. 73/2017-Central Tax, dated the 29th December, 2017(26.05.2022)

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 128 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (12 of 2017), the Central Government, on the recomm.....

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RBI Issues New Guidelines for Banks to Fix Lending Rate(18.12.2015)

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued new guidelines on how banks can calculate their lending rates in a bid to make them more closely based on marke.....

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47th GST Council recommends change of rates on goods and services(29.06.2022)

The 47th GST Council met under the Chairmanship of Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman. The meeting was also atte.....

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

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

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IBBI amends IBBI (Grievance and Complaint Handling Procedure) Regulations, 2017 and IBBI (Inspection and Investigation) Regulations, 2017(15.06.2022)

With a view to put in place, a streamlined and swift complaint handling procedure, the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India notified the Insolvenc.....

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SC Rejects Maken’s Plea Challenging Eviction of Vendors from Non-Vending Zones(02.11.2016)

Supreme Court has dismissed a plea by Delhi Congress Chief Ajay Maken challenging eviction of hawkers from non-vending zones in National Capital.

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IBBI amends the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons) Regulations, 2016(21.07.2021)

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

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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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Expenditure incurred for up-gradation of existing products is revenue expenditure(17.05.2022)

The issue in the present appeal relates to the allowability of the expenditure claimed as product development expenses of Rs.1,42,39,571 as revenue ex.....

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Flight Attendant's Death: Delhi High Court Declines Interim Bail to In-Laws for Diwali(03.11.2018)

Delhi High Court has declined to grant interim bail to the in-laws of a flight attendant, who had allegedly committed suicide in July, to be with thei.....

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IBBI amends Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons Regulations, 2016(15.06.2022)

Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) notified the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Per.....

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Third Protocol Amending India-Singapore DTAA notified(23.03.2017)

The Third Protocol amending India-Singapore Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) which was signed on 30th December, 2016, has come into force on.....

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Supreme Court Grants Pre-Arrest Bail to Man Accused of Raping Olympian Mayookha Johny's Friend(06.12.2021)

Supreme Court has granted anticipatory bail to C.C Johnson, the man accused of raping Olympian Mayookha Johny's friend, and for capturing her nude pho.....

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Blast from the Past

Article 370 allows amendments without breaking applicability of the Act(30.03.1961)

Though the Supreme Court may feel embattled by the recent influx of cases birthed under the auspices of Article 370 of the Constitution – challenging .....

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Bharat Bill Payment System - Amendment to guidelines(26.05.2022)

1. This has reference to the guidelines on Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS) issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) vide circular DPSS.CO.PD.No.940.....

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Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Liquidation Process) (Amendment) Regulations, 2022(28.04.2022)

In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (t) of sub-section (1) of section 196 read with section 240 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 .....

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TRAI releases Recommendations on "Approach towards Sustainable Telecommunications"(23.10.2017)

1. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has today released its Recommendations on "Approach towards Sustainable Telecommunications".

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ITAT: Lease Rental on Equipment Paid Without Acquiring Ownership is Revenue Expenditure(21.07.2022)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) held that lease charges paid for the use of the asset, without acquiring any ownership rights in the same, are al.....

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TRAI releases recommendations on "Market Structure/Competition in Cable TV services"(07.09.2022)

1. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has today issued its recommendations on Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) back refere.....

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Amendments to Instructions on Liquidity Risk Management(23.03.2016)

The Reserve Bank of India released amendments to instructions on Liquidity Risk Management. Changes include an additional ‘time bucket’ for Statements.....

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When the amendment in pleadings is necessary for effective adjudication of the main issues, the amendment should be allowed(01.09.2022)

Present appeal is at the instance of a Defendant in a suit filed by the Respondents herein (original Plaintiffs) for the specific performance of contr.....

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Terms of the Invitation to Tender, being in the realm of contract, are not open to judicial scrutiny(30.09.2022)

The Airport Authority of India ( ‘AAI’) has preferred Civil Appeal against the judgment and order passed by the High Court, by which the High Court ha.....

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Ministry of Corporate Affairs revises threshold for paid up capital of “small companies”(16.09.2022)

The Central Government amends the Companies (Specification of Definition Details) Rules, 2014. These rules may be called Companies (Specification of d.....

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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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Reserve Bank of India releases regulatory framework for digital lending(10.08.2022)

A regulatory framework to support orderly growth of credit delivery through digital lending methods while mitigating the regulatory concerns has been .....

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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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Companies (Registered Valuers and Valuation) Amendment Rules, 2022(22.11.2022)

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 247 read with sections 458, 459 and 469 of the Companies Act, 2013 (18 of 2013), the Central Government.....

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Kerala High Court: No Relief for the Channel and its Employees(05.04.2017)

Kerala High Court has rejected a plea for an interim directive to the police not to arrest the employees of a Malayalam news channel against whom a ca.....

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Amendment in Export Policy of broken rice against ITC (HS) Code 1006 4000(12.09.2022)

1. Kind attention is invited to Notification No. 31/2015-2020 dated 08.09.2022 issued vide S. O. No. 4219(E) on above captioned subject, wherein the C.....

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Government notifies Amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 for an Open, Safe and Trusted and Accountable Internet(29.10.2022)

In a major push towards an Open, Safe and Trusted and Accountable Internet, the Ministry of Electronics and IT notified amendments to the Information .....

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Central Government amends the Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011 for ease of doing business and reducing the compliance burden for the industries(04.10.2022)

Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India amended the Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011. Section 49 of the Legal Metrology Act, 2009 all.....

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TRAI releases recommendations on 'Spectrum Requirements of National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) for Train Control System for RRTS Corridors'(28.12.2022)

1. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has today released recommendations on 'Spectrum Requirements of National Capital Region Transport .....

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Statute

New anti-trafficking Bill being drafted(15.02.2016)

The Ministry of Women and Child Development has begun drafting a new Bill to curb human trafficking in India. It seeks to legislate enforcement and pu.....

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Explosives (Amendment) Rules, 2022 - Draft(18.01.2023)

The draft of the following rules to amend the Explosives Rules, 2008, which Central Government proposes to make in exercise of the powers conferred by.....

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President Promulgates Fugitive Economic Offenders Ordinance(23.04.2018)

President has given assent to promulgation of Fugitive Economic Offenders Ordinance, 2018, giving authorities powers to attach and confiscate the proc.....

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Plausible decisions need not be overturned, and latitude ought to be granted to the State in exercise of executive powers(03.02.2023)

The Respondent no.1 floated e-tender for selection of supplier for Supply and Installation of Automatic Sanitary Pad Vending Machines, Sanitary Napkin.....

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Instruct to Issue Revised Certificates to Transgender Persons Showing Changes: Karnataka HC(04.04.2019)

Karnataka High Court has issued a direction to Principal Secretary of Education Department to make provisions for changing name and gender of transgen.....

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Measures to ease the hardship faced by Small Licensees/ Vendors on Platforms(21.12.2022)

Indian Railways have taken various measures to ease the hardship faced by small licensees/ vendors, which are as under:

(i). The period for .....

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Delhi HC Ends Civil Proceeding against Jitender Singh Tomar in Fake Degree Case(29.07.2016)

Delhi HC has ended civil proceedings against Ex-Law Minister Jitender Singh Tomar for enrolling as an advocate on the basis of an alleged fake graduat.....

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Amendment in Para 2.61 of Hand Book of Procedure (HBP) 2015-2020(08.12.2022)

1.In exercise of powers conferred under paragraph 1.03 and 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), 2015-2020, the Director General of Foreign Trade he.....

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Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme being extended to 61 more districts(01.02.2016)

The Ministry of Women & Child Development has extended its Beti Bachao Beti Padhao initiatives to an 61 additional districts, from the 100 it had enco.....

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Mere possibility of a law being administered in a manner which may conflict with constitutional requirements does not render it invalid(10.01.2023)

The instant Writ Petition has been filed by the Association for Democratic Reforms ('Petitioner') seeking directions to constitute an independent trib.....

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IBC has overriding effect on all the acts including Income Tax Act(16.02.2023)

The assessment proceedings have been initiated against the Assessee and an assessment order came to be passed by disallowing the expenditure of Rs. 44.....

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Securities and Exchange Board of India (Foreign Portfolio Investors) (Amendment) Regulations, 2023(15.03.2023)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of Section 30 read with sub-section (1) of Section 11, clause (ba) of sub-section (2) of sectio.....

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AO is not empowered to apply Rule 8D of IT Act without considering the correctness of the assessee's claim in respect of expenditure incurred in relation to the exempt income(20.02.2023)

The assessee filed its return for income for A.Y. 2011-12 on 21.11.2011 declaring total income at Rs. 358,47,29,328 under normal provisions and book p.....

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Disallowance of expenses under Section 14A of IT Act cannot exceed amount of exempted income(17.03.2023)

The assessee filed its return of income for assessment year 2015-16 declaring total income of 50,49,400. The case of the assessee was selected for lim.....

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Committee on Clearing Corporations(01.09.2015)

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

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Centre releases endorsement guidelines for celebrities, influencers, and virtual influencers on social media platform(06.03.2023)

The Department of Consumer Affairs, under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, has released a set of guidelines called "End.....

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If the decision relating to award of contract is bona fide and is in public interest, courts will not interfere(19.05.2023)

The only question that falls for consideration is whether the High Court after upholding the disqualification of TATA Motors from the Tender was justi.....

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Coir Board Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Bye-laws, 2016(09.11.2016)

In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (d) of sub-section (1) of section 27 of the Coir Industry Act, 1953 (45 of 1953) read with bye-laws 15 a.....

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Courts can interfere with the decisions taken by the authorities issuing the tender, only if, the decision is arbitrary or perverse(02.06.2023)

The Petitioner has filed the instant writ petition aggrieved by the action of the Steel Authority of India (Respondent/SAIL) in rejecting the Petition.....

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Government Notifies Amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics code) Rules, 2021(06.04.2023)

The Ministry of Electronics and IT, Government of India notified amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media E.....

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Amendments in the Order of the Government of India in the Ministry of Coal vide S.O. No. 2101 dated 9th September, 1993(19.06.2023)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 11 of the Coal Bearing Areas (Acquisition and Development) Act, 1957 (20 of 1957), a.....

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Hyderabad High Court Notices Telangana, Andra Pradesh & TTD over Denial of Endowment Fund(19.10.2016)

Hyderabad High Court has issued notices to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) and States of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana over petition seeking direct.....

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Companies (Compromises, Arrangements and Amalgamations) Amendment Rules, 2023(15.05.2023)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 469 read with section 233 of the Companies Act, 2013 (18 of 2013), the Cent.....

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Amendment of Notification number S.O. 3408(E) dated 8th November, 2016 of the Government of India specifying the limits for cash withdrawal(17.11.2016)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 26 of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 (2 of 1934), the Central Government hereby.....

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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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Punjab and Haryana High Court: Decide 100 Cases of Convicts for Early Release(26.10.2015)

Punjab and Haryana High Court in light of the Supreme Court directions has set a month’s deadline for deciding more than 100 pending cases of life pr.....

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Companies (Removal of Names of Companies from the Register of Companies) Second Amendment Rules, 2023(10.05.2023)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (1), (2) and (4) of section 248 read with section 469 of the Companies Act, 2013 (18 of 2013), the.....

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ILO recommendations on transition from informal to formal economy approved(06.01.2016)

The Union Cabinet has approved presenting before Parliament the International Labour Organization’s Recommendations (No. 204) concering ‘Draft Factories (Amendment) Act, 2015(23.10.2015)

The Ministry of Labour and Employment proposed a draft Factories (Amendment) Act, 2015 after making changes to an earlier Bill, 2014. The draft Act ba.....

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Central Government makes amendment in the notification of Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) No.11/2017-Union Territory Tax (Rate), dated the 28th June, 2017(09.05.2023)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (1), (3) and (4) of section 7, sub-section (1) of section 8, clause (iv), clause (v) and clause (x.....

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Central Government makes amendment in the following notifications of Ministry of Finance (Department of Financial Services)(21.03.2023)

In partial modification of MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Financial Services) NOTIFICATIONS New Delhi, number S.O. 1443(E) dated the 18th April, 2.....

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Delhi HC Directs Centre, Govt to Clear Pending Bills of Govt Counsel Within 4 Weeks(26.08.2020)

Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Government, Union of India, as well as the various municipal corporations of Delhi, to clear the bills of vari.....

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GST Council recommends several measures for streamlining compliances in GST(11.07.2023)

The 50th meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council was held, under the chairpersonship of the Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister.G.....

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Amendment in para 5.25 of HBP 2015-20 of the Handbook of Procedures (HBP) of Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2015-20(09.10.2017)

In exercise of the powers conferred under Paragraph 1.03 of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), 2015-20, the Director General of Foreign Trade, hereby mak.....

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Amendment in procedure for import of Copper products and Zinc Oxide under the Revised India Nepal Treaty of Trade(22.06.2023)

In exercise of powers conferred under paragraph 1.03 and 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2023, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), hereb.....

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Passing ice cream off as biscuits and other ways to test court patience(11.04.2016)

The Bombay High Court rejected an application alleging trade mark infringement by Parle for use of the mark, ‘Londonderry’.

Putting aside .....

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Del. HC: Gender-Specific Laws are Not Meant to be "Anti-Opposite Gender"(29.08.2023)

Delhi High Court has observed that it is crucial to recognize that gender specific laws aren’t meant to be "anti-opposite gender" but rather serve the.....

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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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Amendment brought to Section 153C of the IT Act, shall be applicable to searches conducted under Section 132 of the IT Act, before the date of the amendment(06.04.2023)

The Revenue has preferred the present appeals feeling aggrieved and dissatisfied with the impugned common judgment and order passed by the High Court,.....

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Central Goods and Services Tax (Third Amendment) Rules, 2023(06.09.2023)

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 164 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (12 of 2017), the Central Government, on the recomm.....

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Delhi HC: DU Cannot Expect 70% Minimum Attendance When No Classes Taken for Entire Course(26.08.2020)

Delhi High Court has pointed out that Delhi University can’t expect students to have 70% minimum attendance to be eligible for examinations, if it isn.....

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No deduction of income tax shall be made under Section 194 of the Income-tax Act from any income in the nature of dividend paid by any unit as specified(20.07.2023)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1F) of section 197A read with clause (34B) of section 10 of the Income-tax Act,1961 (43 of 1961) (.....

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Cabinet approves Amendment to the Trade Unions Act, 1926 recognizing trade unions(02.01.2019)

Central Government has approved Amendment to the Trade Unions Act, 1926 to make provisions regarding Recognition of Trade Unions. The approval will fa.....

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Del. HC: Courts Can’t Make Presumptions Based on Gender(06.09.2023)

Delhi High Court while observing that presumptions based on gender have no place within framework of law, unless provided by the statute, has held tha.....

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Indian Railways launches transparent and efficient "New Online Vendor Registration System" in its research arm RDSO(09.01.2018)

Tremendous business opportunity for growth of new SMEs thus aiding job creation. The new system is simpler and user friendly. No need for vendors to v.....

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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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Income-tax (25th Amendment) Rules, 2022(17.08.2022)

In exercise of the powers conferred under clause (a) of Explanation 3 to the third proviso to clause (23C) of section 10 and clause (a) of sub-section.....

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Karnataka HC: Individual Doctors Can’t Certify Age of Juvenile Offenders(02.05.2016)

Karnataka HC has said that a juvenile involved in criminal case can be subjected to medical test to determine age only in absence of birth /school cer.....

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Special Campaign 3.0 of CBDT to begin from 2nd October, 2023(11.09.2023)

The Government of India undertook Special Campaign 2.0 for Swachhata in Government offices and disposal of pending matters from 2nd October, 2022 to 3.....

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Amendments in the Central List of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in respect of the two States (Gujarat and Uttarakhand)(26.08.2015)

The Union Cabinet included Sipai and Patni Jamat or Turk Jamat to the Central List of Other Backward Classes in respect of Gujarat and Uttarakhand.

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Operational Guidance - Amendment to Securities and Exchange Board of India (Buy-back of Securities) Regulations, 2018(08.03.2023)

1. SEBI has notified Securities and Exchange Board of India (Buy-Back of Securities) (Amendment) Regulations, 2023 on February 07, 2023. The link for .....

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Central Government amends Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020(23.06.2023)

The Government of India has introduced two changes to the prevailing power tariff system, through an amendment to the Electricity (Rights of Consumers.....

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Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (AMASR) Act, 1958(14.12.2016)

Provisions of Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (AMASR) Act, 1958 and Rules, 1959 are not out dated and implemented effectively o.....

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Central Government makes amendments in the National Civil Aviation Policy, 2016(12.07.2023)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (a) of section 26 of the National Civil Aviation Policy, 2016, the Central Government with the appr.....

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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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Ministry of I&B introduces key amendments to Cable Television Network Rules, 1994(28.09.2023)

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has yesterday issued a notification amending the Cable Television Network Rules, 1994, thereby introducin.....

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Amendment in the shipping bills can be allowed by the Proper Officer subject to the only rider that same is based on documentary evidence(26.09.2023)

Instant Appeals have been preferred by the Commissioner of Customs, under Section 130 of the Customs Act, 1962 assailing the orders passed by Custom, .....

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Government of India (Allocation of Business) Three Hundred and Thirtieth Amendment Rules, 2017(19.01.2017)

S.O.194(E).--In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (3) of article 77 of the Constitution, the President hereby makes the following rules furth.....

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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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Rendering Medical Service for Furtherance of Religion Not Illegal: Delhi HC(11.01.2019)

Delhi High Court has quashed an order issued by Consulate General of India (CGI), Houston, that cancelled a Doctor's Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) C.....

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Rules under Section 48 of LIC Act does not authorise the insurer to levy a service charge or fee for recording the endorsement of assignment or transfer(06.09.2023)

The Appellant-insurer issued a circular on 24th April 2006 and imposed a registration charge of Rs. 250 per assignment. The first Respondent-Dravya Fi.....

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Bombay HC Directs Railways to Make Suburban Stations Disabled-Friendly(19.01.2017)

Bombay High Court has warned Railways that it will initiate contempt proceedings against General Managers of Central and Western Railways if it does n.....

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A public procurement contract concluded in breach of the legal provisions is invalid and cannot be enforced(15.09.2023)

Present appeal concerned a dispute arising from an addendum to a service level agreement duly concluded between the Appellant, Kunene RampalaInc.(KR I.....

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

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

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CBDT notifies changes to Rule 11UA of Income Tax Rules, 1962(26.09.2023)

Central Board of Direct Taxes notifies changes to Rule 11UA of Income Tax Rules, 1962 in respect of Angel Tax. Rule 11UA for valuation of shares for t.....

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Delhi Court Takes Cognisance Against the Prime Minister for Allegedly "Insulting" the National Flag(07.04.2016)

A Delhi court has taken cognisance of a complaint against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for allegedly "insulting" the national flag last year on the in.....

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Amendments to IBBI (Model Bye-Laws and Governing Board of Insolvency Professional Agencies) Regulations, 2016 and IBBI (Insolvency Professionals) Regulations, 2016(20.09.2023)

1. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board India (IBBI/ Board) notified the following regulations on 18th September, 2023: -

a) Insolvency and Ba.....

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Amendment in AFSPA(20.03.2018)

There is no proposal to amend the Armed Forces (Jammu and Kashmir) Special Powers Act, 1990. There is no proposal under consideration of Government of.....

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Amendment to the Master Direction (MD) on KYC(17.10.2023)

1. Please refer to the Master Direction (MD) on KYC dated February 25, 2016, as amended from time to time, in terms of which Regulated Entities (REs) .....

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Supreme Court Directs Centre to Pay Compensation to Endosulfan Victims(11.01.2017)

Supreme Court, while describing effects of Endosulfan as “devastating”, has directed State Government to release entire compensation to over 5,000 vic.....

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52nd GST Council recommends changes in GST tax rates and measures for facilitation of trade(07.10.2023)

The 52nd GST Council met under the Chairpersonship of Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs. Foreign going vessels are liable to pay 5% IGS.....

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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.....

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PM Modi Degree Case: Gujarat HC Rejects Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's Review Petition(10.11.2023)

Gujarat HC has dismissed the review petition filed by Delhi CM seeking review of order quashing Central Information Commission’s directions to the uni.....

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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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SC Extends Interim Bail Granted to Satyender Jain Till January 8(15.12.2023)

Supreme Court has extended the bail granted to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Satyendar Jain in May this year till January 8. However, initially, the be.....

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Supreme Court Issues Summons on Kerala's Suit Against Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019(05.02.2020)

Supreme Court Registry has issued summons to the Union of India on the suit filed by the State of Kerala challenging the Citizenship Amendment Act, 20.....

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Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Insolvency Professionals) (Amendment) Regulations, 2024(31.01.2024)

In exercise of the powers conferred by clauses (aa) and (t) of sub-section (1) of section 196, section 208 read with section 240 of the Insolvency and.....

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HP HC: Victim Sending Friend Request Does Not Liberty to Accused to Establish Sexual Relations(05.02.2021)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has observed that just because the victim sent a friend request to the accused does not give him the right and liberty to .....

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Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Voluntary Liquidation Process) (Amendment) Regulations, 2024(05.02.2024)

1. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India notified the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Voluntary Liquidation Process) (Amendment) Regu.....

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Environment Ministry notifies Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules(16.04.2018)

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has notified the Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules 2018. The amended Rules lay down th.....

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Central Motor Vehicles (Third Amendment) Rules, 2024(28.02.2024)

WHEREAS, the draft rules further to amend the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, was published, as required by sub-section (1) of section 212 of the .....

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SERVICE - Union Cabinet Approves Promulgation Of Aadhaar Amendment and Other Ordinances(01.03.2019)

Union Cabinet has approved promulgation of an Ordinance to make amendments to Aadhaar Act 2016, Prevention of Money Laundering Act 2005 & Indian Teleg.....

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Maintenance provisions under Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 are gender neutral(21.11.2023)

Present appeal arises out of an Order passed by the learned Family Court Judge by which appellant was directed to pay the respondent a sum of ₹30,000/.....

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Delhi High Court: Time Limit Enhanced Under Section 29A Applicable to Pending Proceedings(05.02.2020)

Delhi High Court has held that the time limit for completion of arbitration proceedings, enhanced by amending Section 29A (1) of the Arbitration and C.....

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Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Model Bye-Laws and Governing Board of Insolvency Professional Agencies) (Amendment) Regulations, 2024(31.01.2024)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sections 196 and 205 read with section 240 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (31 of 2016), the Insolv.....

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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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PFRDA notifies amendments to Trustee Bank (TB) and Central Recordkeeping Agency (CRA) Regulations(22.02.2024)

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has notified the Trustee Bank (TB) (Amendment) Regulations, 2023 and the Central Recordk.....

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Government invites comments of Stakeholders and General Public on Proposed Amendments to Income-Tax Rules, 1962 by 4th September, 2018(20.08.2018)

Income-tax Rules, 1962 (I.T. Rules) prescribe Form No. 13 for filing an application for seeking a certificate under Section 197 and/or under Section 2.....

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Amendments in Paras 4.14 and 4.06 of the Handbook of Procedures 2023(14.03.2024)

In exercise of powers conferred under Paragraph 1.03 and 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2023, as amended from time to time, the Director General of .....

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Central Government makes specific amendments to notification No. 1/2019-Customs (CVD) in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue)(11.03.2024)

Whereas, the designated authority vide initiation notification F. No. 7/30/2023-DGTR, dated the 29th December, 2023, published in the Gazette of India.....

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Rajasthan High Court Rules Benami Amendment Act, 2016 Cannot be Enforced Retrospectively(26.07.2019)

Rajasthan High Court has ruled that Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Amendment Act, 2016 cannot have retrospective effect. Under the amended law whic.....

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Amendment to the existing KYC instructions for M2M connections(21.03.2024)

1. This is in reference to this office letters of even number dated 16.05.2018 and 30.05.2019 vide which instructions for implementing restrictive fea.....

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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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Public interest or change in policy may be sufficient to negate concept of legitimate expectation.(08.05.2017)

Petitioner, a public limited company, engaged in providing oil and gas rigs on rent with related services, claim that a direction should be issued to .....

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Applications for amendment of pleadings ought to be rejected, if the amendments change the fundamental character of the suit(20.05.2024)

In facts of present case, an application has been filed on behalf of Plaintiff Nos. 1 to 3 seeking amendment of their plaint. The Plaintiffs have file.....

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Delhi High Court (Amendment) Act, 2015 Notified(26.10.2015)

Delhi High Court (Amendment) Act, 2015 has been notified and implemented with effect from 26th October, 2015.

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Anticipatory bail cannot be granted to a proclaimed offender(10.06.2024)

In present case, the applicant has been implicated in present case along with 15 other co-accused persons for committing the offences alleged in the F.....

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Rajya Sabha Passes Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill, 2019(02.07.2019)

Rajya Sabha has passed the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill, 2019, as a result of which the President’s rule in Jammu and Kashmir has be.....

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

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

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Minor procedural defects which are curable should not be allowed to defeat substantive rights or to cause injustice(28.07.2017)

Petitioner is engaged in carrying out the business of manufacturing and trading of water, beverages, distilled water etc. It is aggrieved by rejection.....

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Appointment of arbitrator can be challenged only in circumstances that give rise to justifiable doubt as to his independence or impartiality(04.06.2024)

Present Petition is filed under Section 11(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, ('the Act, 1996') seeking appointment of a sole Arbitrato.....

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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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An Independent Contractor does not come under the ambit of an Employee(20.11.2023)

Present appeal was filed by applicants seeking employee compensation under Section 30 of Employee Compensation Act, 1923 after the claim for compensat.....

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Celebrity Endorsements(01.08.2017)

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Food, Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution, which examined the Consumer Protection Bill, 2015, has recomme.....

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Mad. HC: Separate Norms for Transgender Persons in Employment and Education(14.06.2024)

Mad. HC while observing that transgenders should be treated as special category, has directed State to not treat them under female or male category an.....

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

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

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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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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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Amendment to Master Circular for Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) dated May 15, 2024(06.08.2024)

1. Para 22.3.1. (b) of Chapter 22, titled "Board nomination rights to unitholders of Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs)", of the Master Circula.....

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MP HC Dismisses Petition Seeking Stripping of Bharat Ratna Awarded to Sachin Tendulkar(11.08.2015)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has dismissed a petition seeking take away of Bharat Ratna honour of cricket icon and batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar for.....

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HP HC: Benefit of Probation of Offenders Act can’t be Extended to Offence u/s 304A IPC(13.12.2023)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that a person convicted for the offence of rash and negligent driving under Section 304-A of IPC can’t be extende.....

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Centre amends the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011 for enhanced protection of consumer rights(08.11.2021)

In order to protect interest of consumers, Central Government amends the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011 for safeguarding Consumer .....

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Synchronising financial accounting year with calendar year(19.07.2016)

Union Minister of Finance, Aurn Jaitley, stated that a Committee to examine the desirability and feasibility of changing the financial year has been c.....

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Amendment in Export Policy of broken rice under HS Code 1006 40 00(07.11.2022)

1. In partial modification of the Notification No. 31/2015-2020 dt. 8th September, 2022, the Central Government, in exercise of powers conferred by Se.....

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Rajya Sabha Approves Mineral Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2020(13.03.2020)

Rajya Sabha has passed the Mineral Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2020. The Bill proposes amendments to the Mines and Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act.....

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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: Modifying an Award u/s 34 and 37 Impermissible under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996(08.01.2024)

Supreme Court has held that interference with an order u/s 37 Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 can’t travel beyond restrictions laid down u/s 34.....

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CCI Nods for Acquisition of Cavendish Industries(22.02.2016)

JK Tyre & Industries has got nod from Competition Commission of India (CCI) for acquisition of Cavendish Industries.

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Delhi High Court (Amendment) Bill, 2015 Passed by Parliament(06.08.2015)

Parliament has passed a bill which aims to reduce the workload of the Delhi High Court by enhancing the pecuniary jurisdiction of civil suits from the.....

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Amendment in Para 2.107 (TRQ under FTA/CECA) of Handbook of Procedure 2015-2020(06.10.2022)

In exercise of powers conferred under paragraph 1.03 and 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-20, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade hereby am.....

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Nitin Gadkari Introduces The Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2016, in Lok Sabha(09.08.2016)

Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport and Highways has introduced the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2016, in the Lok Sabha, proposing hefty pen.....

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Karnataka HC Grants Time to Comply with Direction for Reservation to Transgenders for Recruitment(23.09.2021)

Karnataka High Court has granted four weeks time to the state government to comply with an earlier order directing it to consider providing 1% reserva.....

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

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

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Gujarat HC Orders Single Judge Bench to Hear Prime Minister’s Degree Case(28.12.2016)

Gujarat HC has ordered hearing by a Single-Judge Bench on a Gujarat University petition seeking quashing of a Central Information Commission order to .....

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Lok Sabha Passes “The Repealing and Amending (Fourth) Bill, 2015”(07.08.2015)

Lok Sabha has passed The Repealing and Amending (Fourth) Bill, 2015 which seeks to scrap a set of 295 obsolete Acts out of which some were over 30 y.....

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Bom HC: Unpublicized Tender Condition if Permitted to be Acted Upon Amounts to Denial of Opportunity(11.12.2023)

Bombay High Court has held that any tender condition not publicized and not made part of the tender document, if permitted to be acted upon at the tim.....

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P&H HC Issues Notice on Plea Challenging Haryana Panchayati Raj (Second Amendment) Act(20.01.2021)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued notice on a writ petition challenging the vires of the Haryana Panchayati Raj (Second Amendment) Act, 2020, w.....

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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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TRAI releases recommendations on 'Licensing Framework for Establishing and Operating Satellite Earth Station Gateway (SESG)'(29.11.2022)

1. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has today released recommendations on 'Licensing Framework for Establishing and Operating Satellit.....

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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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Amendment to the Master Direction (MD) on KYC(04.01.2024)

1. Please refer to the Master Direction (MD) on KYC dated February 25, 2016, as amended from time to time, in terms of which Regulated Entities (REs) .....

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J&K&L High Court Upholds Detention Order of Habitual Offender(13.12.2021)

Jammu & Kashmir & Ladakh High Court has upheld the detention order of a habitual offender on the grounds that he has been creating a sense of alarm an.....

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Delhi HC Seeks Response from Registry with Regards to Pendency of NIA Cases(16.09.2021)

Delhi High Court has sought response from the Registry with regards to the pendency of NIA cases in designated special courts in the national capital .....

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Removal of Licensing Requirements, Stock Limits and Movement Restrictions on Specified Foodstuffs (Amendment) Order, 2017(25.04.2017)

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 3 of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 (10 of 1955), the Central Government hereby makes the followin.....

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Export of Red Sanders wood by Forest Environment and Climate Change Department, Government of Odisha(17.11.2022)

1.In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 read with Section 5 of the foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992 (No. 22 of 1992), as amen.....

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Florida’s sentencing scheme given the chop(12.01.2016)

The United States Supreme Court overwhelmingly held Florida’s sentencing scheme unconstitutional under the

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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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Gujarat HC Stays CIC Order on PM Modi's Degree(04.07.2016)

Gujarat High Court has stayed Central Information Commission (CIC) order asking the Gujarat University to provide details of the MA degree of Prime Mi.....

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Lok Sabha Passes NDPS(Amendment) Bill 2021 to Correct a Drafting Error(14.12.2021)

Lok Sabha has passed the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Amendment) Bill, 2021 seeking to amend the NDPS Act, 1985 to correct a drafting e.....

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Implement Aadhaar Enabled Biometric Attendance System in All Govt Schools: Madras HC(17.04.2019)

Madras High Court has directed state government to implement Aadhaar enabled biometric attendance system in all government schools and government aide.....

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SC Refuses to Interfere Plea Challenging Madras HC Order Extending Remand Order(20.09.2021)

Supreme Court has refused to interfere in the plea challenging Madras High Court's order extending its remand orders to the effect of permitting the i.....

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P&H HC: Seeking Centre’s Opinion Regarding Promotion of Judges Affects Independence of Judiciary(21.12.2023)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that the State Government seeking opinion from UOI regarding the promotion of judicial officers to the post of .....

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Securities and Exchange Board of India (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) (Third Amendment) Regulations, 2015(14.08.2015)

SEBI made amendments to the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011, inserting a proviso in Regulation 1(3).

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Del HC: Can File for Pre-Arrest Bail in FIR U/S 376(3) IPC if Incident Happened Prior to 2018(11.01.2023)

Delhi High Court has held that there is no bar to file anticipatory bail under section 438(4) of CrPC in FIR registered under Section 376(3) of Indian.....

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Rajya Sabha Passes National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws Second (Amendment) Bill, 2020(10.02.2021)

Rajya Sabha has passed the National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Second (Amendment) Bill, 2020 by voice vote. The Bill seeks t.....

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Amendment in the notification of Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No. 83/2020 - Central Tax, dated the 10th November, 2020(13.12.2022)

In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to sub-section (1) of section 37 read with section 168 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2.....

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Rajya Sabha Passes Bill Seeking to Remove Anomalies in Pensionary Benefits of Judges(03.03.2016)

Rajya Sabha has passed the High Court and the Supreme Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Amendment Bill, 2015, seeking removal of anoma.....

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Telangana HC Directs to Ensure Provision of Facilities to Students to Attend Online Classes(04.02.2022)

Telangana High Court has instructed the government to ensure facilities were provided for students to attend classes online in all government schools,.....

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Issue Revised Certificates to Transgender Persons Showing Changes in Name & Gender: Karnataka HC(04.04.2019)

Karnataka High Court has issued a direction to Principal Secretary of Education Department to make provisions for changing name and gender of transgen.....

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Cal. HC: Authority Must Preserve Fairness of Process When Re-Evaluating Bidder's Eligibility(29.12.2022)

Calcutta High Court while observing that during re-evaluation of bidder’s eligibility, tendering authority must preserve fairness of the process and s.....

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Central Government amends Insurance Ombudsman Rules for better resolution of complaints(03.03.2021)

In order to improve the working of the Insurance Ombudsman mechanism and to facilitate resolution of complaints, the Government notified amendments to.....

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MAT to State: Provide 'Third Gender' Option for Constable Post by December 4(01.12.2022)

Maharashtra Administrative Tribunal (MAT) has directed the state government to provide a third option as 'other gender' apart from Male and Female in .....

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Bombay HC Allows Transgender to Contest Polls as Woman Candidate(06.01.2021)

Bombay High Court has allowed a transgender to contest village panchayat polls as a Woman candidate, noting that Transgender Persons (Protection of Ri.....

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Withdrawal of Central Excise cases older than 15 years(29.02.2016)

The Central Board of Excise and Customs approved filing of applications by the Department to withdraw cases from prosecution. Cases must be pending fo.....

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ITAT, Kolkata Directs CIT (A) to Send Notices to Advocates Through Email(07.02.2022)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Kolkata has directed the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) to send notices to the advocate of the assessee thr.....

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ITAT, Chennai Directs AO to Allow Expenditure at Head Office Against Interest Income(08.03.2021)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Chennai has directed the Assessing Officer to allow expenditure incurred at Head Office except for director sala.....

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Del. HC Gives Delhi Govt 4 Months to recognize Transgenders As Third Gender on DTC Bus Tickets(20.10.2022)

Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Government to decide in four months a representation seeking recognition of transgender community as a third g.....

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Introducing higher standards in tender for renewal not illegal(28.07.2015)

In a case where the Petitioner, a civil contractor, urged that a tender by the government raised standards specifically to exclude him, the Court foun.....

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SC: 2019 Amendment to Section 31 IBC has Retrospective Operation(14.04.2021)

Supreme Court has held that 2019 amendment to Section 31 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 has retrospective operation. The Court has stated.....

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Lending and Deposit Rates of Scheduled Commercial Banks - January 2023(31.01.2023)

Data on lending and deposit rates of scheduled commercial banks (SCBs) (excluding regional rural banks and small finance banks) for the month of Janua.....

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Calcutta HC Grants Custody of 4-Yr-Old Girl to Deceased Mother's Friend Over Biological Father(13.12.2021)

Calcutta High Court has refused to grant custody of a four and a half years old girl child to her biological father and instead permitted the child to.....

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ITAT, Mumbai: Dividend Derived from Shares Held as Stock in Trade Cannot be Disallowed(31.01.2020)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Mumbai has held that the dividend which is derived from the Shares which are ‘stock in shares’ will not be compu.....

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TRAI releases Recommendations on "Renewal of Multi-System Operators (MSOs) Registration"(29.12.2022)

1. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has today issued its recommendations on "Renewal of Multi-System Operators (MSOs) Registration".

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Rajya Sabha Passes Enemy Property (Amendment and Validation) Bill, 2016(14.03.2017)

Rajya Sabha has passed Enemy Property (Amendment and Validation) Bill, 2016 that seeks to amend Enemy Property Act, 1968, to vest all rights, titles a.....

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Delhi HC: Defendent May be Granted Leave to Defend Suit if Court Satisfied of Defence(07.02.2022)

Delhi High Court has observed that under Order XXXVII of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, the defendant may be granted the leave to defend the suit .....

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SC Suggests Amendments to Sections 11(7), 37 of Arbitration and Conciliation Act(09.03.2021)

Supreme Court has observed that the amendments to Section 11(7) and 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 might be necessary so that the or.....

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Kerala HC: Party Contesting That Land Was Voluntarily Surrendered Has Burden to Establish The Same(28.10.2022)

Kerala High Court has held that if Panchayat/ Municipality or any contesting party takes a stand that land was voluntary surrendered, the burden would.....

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Amendments to Notification No. 12/2012- Customs(12.08.2015)

The Government made changes to Serial entries 329A, 330 and 334 and added Serial Number 333A and 333B.

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Supreme Court Grants Time to Centre, States for Providing Information on Pending Vacancies(19.04.2021)

Supreme Court has granted two weeks time to Union of India and States for providing information as regards to the pending vacancies in District and St.....

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Central Government Introduces Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill, 2021(05.02.2021)

Central Government has introduced the Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill, 2021 in Lok Sabha to amend the arbitration law to ensure that all.....

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SC: HC Can Examine If Offence is Made Out, Even If, CS Filed During Pendency of Quashing Petition(05.02.2024)

Supreme Court has observed that if the charge sheet (CS) is filed against the accused during the pendency of the petition for quashing of the First In.....

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Patna HC Suggests Reservation for Transgender Community on Regular Basis Under OBC Category(11.03.2021)

Patna High Court has said that reservation on regular basis can be confined up to O.B.C. category for transgender, so as to uplift the lifestyle and e.....

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Tribunal could only correct clerical or arithmetical errors after adjudication(08.08.2016)

In present case, Appellant claimed occupancy rights in the land by filing an application in Form 7 under Karnataka Land Reforms Rules, 1974 and invoki.....

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Union Cabinet Approves Amendment to Insurance Act, 1938(16.03.2021)

Union Cabinet has approved an amendment to the Insurance Act, 1938, to increase the foreign direct investment cap in the sector to 74% from 49% now.

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Delhi High Court Raps Police Over Prolonged Illegal Detention(12.08.2015)

Delhi High Court raps Police over prolonged illegal detention of former AAP member Yogendra Yadav and 85 others’ arrested during a farmers' protest .

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Supreme Court Issues Notice in PIL Seeking Establishment of Transgender Welfare Board(13.04.2021)

Supreme Court has issued notice in a Public Interest Litigation seeking establishment of the Transgender Welfare Board to address social welfare issue.....

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Orissa HC: No Right Accrues in Favour of Bidders of Tender Offer Unless Same is Approved(09.03.2021)

Orissa High Court has held that when the tender is yet to be approved by higher authorities, no right accrues in favor of the participants, and they c.....

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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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Canadian SC: Mandatory and Lifetime Registration on Sex Offender Registry is Unconstitutional(31.10.2022)

Supreme Court of Canada has held the country's mandatory and lifetime registration on the sex offender registry is unconstitutional.

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Karnataka HC Orders Director of Prosecution to Furnish Details of Pending Criminal Cases(14.08.2015)

Karnataka High Court after learning about delay in framing charges in Carlton Towers fire incident during hearing of criminal petition, ordered direc.....

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Madras HC: If Application for Amendment Does Not Change Character of Petition, May be Allowed(11.02.2022)

Madras High Court has ruled that if the new grounds introduced by amendment do not change the character of the petition originally filed for setting a.....

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Amendments to Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020 - Extension of Integrated Goods and Service Tax and Compensation Cess exemption under Advance Authorisation, EPCG and EOU scheme upto 31.03.2020(20.03.2019)

In exercise of powers conferred by Section 5 of FT(D&R) Act, 1992, read with Paragraph 1.02 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-20, as amended from time.....

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Include Column for Transgenders in Name Change Form: Bombay HC(01.05.2019)

Bombay High Court has observed that the state government should take steps to include a column for transgenders in the online application form for cha.....

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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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Karnataka HC: Change Term 'Ex-Servicemen' to a Gender-Neutral Nomenclature(05.01.2023)

Karnataka High Court has suggested the Union and the State Government to change the nomenclature used to refer to retired defence personnel; and use t.....

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Rajya Sabha Passes Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2021(09.02.2021)

Rajya Sabha has passed the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2021, by a voice vote. The Bill amends the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisat.....

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Bombay HC: Affidavit Mandatory for Application Seeking Leave to Defend under Sec 43(4) of MRCA(28.01.2022)

Bombay HC restated that in absence of affidavit, application for leave to defend would not enable a petitioner to claim benefit of Section 4 of Limita.....

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P&H HC to State: File Status Report on Cases Pending Against MPs/MLAs or Heavy Cost Will be Imposed(08.09.2022)

Punjab and Haryana High Court while granting last opportunity to State Governments in Punjab and Haryana to file status reports regarding pending crim.....

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Delhi HC Stays JNU Circular Mandating Marking of Attendance by Faculty(15.01.2019)

Delhi High Court has stayed a circular issued by the JNU administration making it mandatory for the faculty to mark attendance, failing which no leave.....

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Cabinet approves National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme(05.07.2016)

The Union Cabinet approved implementation of the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme, by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.<.....

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Calcutta HC Seeks Response in Plea Alleging Issuance of Fake Recommendation Letters in Appointments(15.12.2021)

Calcutta High Court has directed the West Bengal Central School Service Commission to file a detailed affidavit regarding vacancies declared, recommen.....

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Chhattisgarh HC: Clause for Compensatory Recruitment to Include Female Dependents(31.01.2022)

Chhattisgarh High Court has held that a clause in an agreement under Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, which only entitled a male dependent for compensat.....

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Delhi High Court: Police Cannot Pick & Choose When Taking Action(02.03.2017)

Delhi High Court has observed that police cannot "pick and choose" street vendors while detaining them for hawking in non-squatting areas in city.

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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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Delhi HC: Assessee with Pending Tax Dispute May Avail Vivad Se Vishwas Act, 2020(17.03.2021)

Delhi High Court has held that benefits under the Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas Act, 2020 may be availed by an assessee whose tax dispute is 'pending' b.....

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Delhi Court Stays Non-bailable Warrants Against Kejriwal, Sisodia and Yogendra Yadav(24.04.2019)

A Delhi court has stayed non-bailable warrants, which were issued against Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, his deputy Manish Sisodia and Swaraj India p.....

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Delhi High Court Seeks Reply on Vijender's Lokayukta Petition(18.08.2015)

Delhi High Court has sought a reply from AAP Government on petition filed by BJP functionary Vijender Gupta on not being asked on appointment of Lokay.....

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P&H HC: Public Prosecutor Must File Independent Report Justifying Detention of Accused(14.02.2022)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that default bail to an accused charged under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 cannot be de.....

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Supreme Court Clarifies Lawyers Not Barred from Using Mobile Phones to Attend VC(20.01.2022)

Supreme Court has clarified that Supreme Court's notification dated January 17, 2022 asking lawyers to avoid using mobile phones during virtual court .....

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Army Pay (Amendment) Rules, 2019(20.03.2019)

In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 of the Constitution, the President hereby makes the following rules to amend the Arm.....

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CBDT notifies the Protocol amending the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) between India and Kuwait(07.05.2018)

A Protocol to amend the existing Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) between India and Kuwait signed on 15.06.2006 for the avoidance of double .....

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Allahabad HC Directs to Regularly Update State Enactments, Amendments on Official Websites(24.12.2021)

Allahabad High Court has called upon the Uttar Pradesh Government to regularly update the text of the state laws, along with the amendments, if made, .....

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AP HC Directs on Filing of Counter Affidavit on PRC Recommendations Within 3 Weeks(02.02.2022)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has directed the State government to file a counter affidavit with regard to the 11th Pay Revision Commission (PRC) recommen.....

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Rajasthan HC Grants Interim Protection to CAA Protesters from Arrests in FIR Alleging Violence(17.02.2020)

Rajasthan High Court has directed the Udaipur Police authorities to not take any "coercive action" against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protesters .....

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Pleadings allowed to be amended when 'petition ripe for hearing'(07.08.2015)

The Court allowed an amendment of pleadings requiring a determination of jurisdiction by the court. The Court questioned whether the amendment was nec.....

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Delhi Government Announces Weekend Curfew in National Capital(15.04.2021)

Delhi Government has announced weekend curfew in the national capital in view of the continuous surge in covid-19 cases over the past few weeks. The e.....

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CBDT Notifies Amendment to Rule 10V for Computation of Remuneration Payable to Fund Managers(11.03.2021)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified Amendment to Rule 10V for Computation of Remuneration payable to Fund Managers. The Board notified t.....

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Enforcement date of Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Act, 2019(25.07.2019)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 1 of the Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Act, 2019 (14 of 2019), the Central Gove.....

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Delhi HC Quashes FIR on Basis of Settlement Deed with Man Accused of Stalking Ex-Girlfriend(29.05.2017)

Delhi High Court has quashed an FIR against a man, who had been accused of stalking his ex-girlfriend, on the basis of a settlement deed between parti.....

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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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Madras HC Directs to Take Effective Steps to Conduct Study on Habitat of Slender Ioris(17.12.2021)

Madras High Court has directed the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests to take effective steps to conduct a study on habitats, distribution and man.....

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Madras HC Dismisses Plea Seeking Directions to Extend Pongal Gift Hampers to Refugees(01.02.2022)

Madras High Court has dismissed a plea filed by Retd. Professor Ramu Manivannan seeking directions to the government of Tamil Nadu to extend the Ponga.....

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Bombay High Court: Peaceful Citizenship Amendment Act Opposers Not Traitors, Anti- Nationals(17.02.2020)

Bombay High Court has said in an order challenging the denial of police permission to an agitation against the Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019 that th.....

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Lok Sabha Passes National Institute of Design (Amendment) Bill, 2019(27.11.2019)

Lok Sabha has passed the National Institute of Design (Amendment) Bill, 2019 which declares the four National Institutes of Design in Andhra Pradesh, .....

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ITAT Bangalore: Expenditure Incurred on Issuance of Debentures is Revenue Expenditure(01.06.2017)

ITAT Bangalore has directed the AO to allow expenditure incurred in relation to issuance of debentures as it constitute revenue expenditure under the .....

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Cabinet approves signing of the Protocol amending the Convention between India and Portugal for avoidance of Double Taxation(19.04.2017)

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for signing of a Protocol amending the Convention between In.....

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Lok Sabha Passes Election Laws Amendment Bill to Link Voter ID with Aadhaar(21.12.2021)

Lok Sabha has passed the Election Laws(Amendment) Bill 2021 to link voter identity cards with Aadhaar. The Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021 seeks .....

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#Union Budget 2022-2023:Outlay for Capital Expenditure(01.02.2022)

Union Budget has stepped up the outlay for capital expenditure by 35.4% to 7.50 lakh crores in 2022-23. This outlay will be 2.95 of the GDP. Further,.....

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Reserve Bank of India Outlines action plan to implement the Banking Regulation (Amendment) Ordinance, 2017(22.05.2017)

In a Release today, the Reserve Bank of India outlined the steps taken and those on the anvil post the promulgation of the Banking Regulation (Amendme.....

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SC Quashes Criminal Case Against MS Dhoni, Rules 'Unwitting Acts Can't Hurt Religious Sentiments'(21.04.2017)

SC, while ruling that a person could not be prosecuted for hurting religious sentiments if his action was unwitting and not deliberate or malicious, h.....

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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Ansal’s Plea Challenging Trial Court Order Refusing to Suspend Sentence(15.12.2021)

Delhi High Court has issued notice on the pleas filed by real estate barons Sushil Ansal and Gopal Ansal challenging a trial court order which had ref.....

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Allahabad High Court Stays Recovery Notice to Man Accused of Damage to Public Property(14.02.2020)

Allahabad High Court has stayed the recovery notice issued to a Kanpur man accused of destroying public property during the anti- Citizenship Amendmen.....

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Orissa High Court Upholds Validity of Odisha Universities (Amendment) Act, 2020(31.01.2022)

Orissa High Court has held that in the absence of legislation by the central government under Entry 25 List III, the subordinate legislation under Ent.....

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Bombay HC Issues Notice to Govt. for Hiking E-Tender Limit(29.07.2016)

Bombay HC has directed issuance of notice to State Government for increase in the e-tender allotment amount from Rs 3 lakh to Rs 10 lakh.

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Govt. Eases Salary Reporting Norms(05.07.2016)

Govt. has notified Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Amendment Rules, 2016 and simplified salary reporting requirements.....

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Delhi HC: Section 3(1) of Taxation Act Empowers Government to Extend Only Time Limits(16.12.2021)

Delhi High Court has held that section 3(1) of the Taxation and Other Laws (Relaxation and Amendment of Certain Provisions) Act, 2020 empowers the Gov.....

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Cabinet approves Amendments to Housing and Telephone Facilities Rules, Constituency Allowance Rules and Office Expense Allowance Rules for MPs(28.02.2018)

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved Amendment to (i) The Housing and Telephone Facilities (Members of Parliame.....

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All. HC: Filing Amendment Application in Pending Application Can’t be Considered Second Application(04.04.2024)

Allahabad High Court has held that for release of property from tenant under Section 21 of the Uttar Pradesh Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, R.....

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Lok Sabha Clears Bill to Amend Mines & Minerals Act; Remove End Use Restrictions of Minerals(22.03.2021)

Lok Sabha has passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2021 by voice vote. The Bill seeks to amend the Mines and Min.....

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Lok Sabha Passes Benami Transactions Amendment Bill(28.07.2016)

Lok Sabha has passed the Benami Transactions Amendment Bill with the new legislation having provisions for confiscating 'benami' (proxy) assets.

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Lok Sabha Passes Bill to Provide Death to Child Rape Convicts(31.07.2018)

Lok Sabha has passed the Criminal Law Amendment Bill, clearing the way to award death penalty to convicts of child rapes in the country.

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Appear Before CBI If You Have Nothing to Hide: Delhi High Court to Virender Dev(18.05.2018)

Delhi High Court has said that if Virender Dev Dixit, who allegedly kept girls and women confined at an ashram founded by him in the national capital,.....

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P&H HC Grants Bail to UAPA Accused Booked for Posting on Sikhs for Justice 2020 Referendum(27.12.2021)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has granted bail to a Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 Accused who has been booked for allegedly posting about.....

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Madras HC: Appointment of Independent Directors in Social Audit of MGNREGA is Must(18.02.2020)

Madras High Court has directed the State of Tamil Nadu to issue fresh Government Order prescribing the qualifications for the appointment of independe.....

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Lok Sabha Passes Election Laws (Amendment) Bill(26.02.2016)

Lok Sabha has passed a bill to grant voting rights to people who became citizens of the country following the exchange of enclaves between India and B.....

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Delhi HC: Vendors Selling Essential Goods & Services Can't Be Equated to Regular Shops(02.02.2022)

Delhi High Court has observed that participation of vendors in weekly markets in selling or dealing with essential goods and services is no ground to .....

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Bombay HC: No Leniency in Mandatory Attendance Rule for College Student with Attendance Shortfall(04.07.2016)

Bombay High Court while dismissing a petition filed by city college student has held that the responsibility of taking care of grandparents because pa.....

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Karnataka HC Directs Government to Accept Recommendation of Backward Classes Commission(14.12.2021)

Karnataka High Court has directed the state government to accept the recommendation given by the Karnataka State Backward Commission in 2010, which re.....

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Rajya Sabha Passes Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2020(17.03.2021)

Rajya Sabha has passed the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2020, in light of the need and demand for increased gestational limit an.....

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Withdrawal of old series banknotes issued prior to 2005 deferred(11.02.2016)

The Reserve Bank of India extended the deadline for exchanging pre-2005 banknotes to 30 June, 2016. Exchange on banknotes in 2016 will only be done at.....

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Amendments in Para 2.79A of Handbook of Procedures for issue of export authorization for "Stock and Sale" of SCOMET items(17.01.2023)

In exercise of the powers conferred under Paragraph 1.03 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-20, the Director General of Foreign Trade, hereby makes ame.....

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Madras HC Dismisses Plea Challenging Rejection of Bid in Tender Process(14.12.2021)

Madras High Court has dismissed a petition challenging the rejection of a bid in a tender process for The Court has held that the Court cannot interfe.....

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Rajya Sabha Passes Bill to Increase Foreign Direct Investment in Indian Insurance Sector to 74%(19.03.2021)

Rajya Sabha has passed the Insurance (Amendment) Bill, 2021 which seeks to increase the maximum permissible Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the ins.....

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SC: Fine Imposed on HIMUDA for Colluding With Pvt. Company to Secure Tender by Deceiving Court(04.04.2024)

SC imposed a fine of Rs. 5 Lakh on Himachal Pradesh Housing and Urban Development Authority (HIMUDA) for colluding with a private company and taking t.....

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Amendment to Instruction No. 18/2022-Customs dated 12.08.2022 and 26/2022-Customs dated 06.10.2022(28.12.2022)

1. Reference is drawn to Board's Instruction No. 18/2022-Customs dated 12.08.2022 and 26/2022-Customs dated 06.10.2022 relating to the requirement of .....

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All. HC: Jurisdiction of GST & Central Excise Supt. Limits to Matters Not Exceeding Rs. 10 Lakh(26.02.2024)

Allahabad High Court while quashing order passed by GST and Central Excise Superintendent, has observed that the jurisdiction of GST and Central Excis.....

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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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Karnataka HC Directs Appearance of State Officials for Survey of Children Forced to Street Vending(15.02.2021)

Karnataka High Court has directed senior officials of various departments to remain present before it on 18th February, 2021 before a survey is conduc.....

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Sugar Cess (Amendment) Act, 2015 effective 1st February, 2016(28.01.2016)

The Sugar Cess (Amendment) Act, 2015 has been notified as effective of 1st February, 2016. The Act amends Section 3 of the Sugar Cess Act, 1982, incre.....

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SC Cautions Courts: Wikipedia Not Completely Dependable(18.01.2023)

Supreme Court while cautioning courts and adjudicating authorities against use of 'wikipedia' for legal dispute resolution, has observed that these so.....

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Bombay HC: Services Rendered By Doctors in Lieu of Fees Fall Under Consumer Protection Act, 2019(08.11.2021)

Bombay High Court has held that services performed by healthcare service providers in lieu of fees/charges would fall within the purview of the Consum.....

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Amendment in Handbook of Procedures of FTP 2015-20(13.01.2022)

1. 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) he.....

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President Gives Assent to Fugitive Economic Offenders Act 2018(02.08.2018)

Fugitive Economic Offenders Act 2018 of Parliament has received the assent of the President and has been notified in the official gazette.

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CRIMINAL - Probation Benefit can't be Extended to a Convict Punished with Life Imprisonment: SC(30.03.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that benefit of Probation of Offenders Act cannot be extended to an accused convicted for an offence punishable with life i.....

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Patna HC Seeks Reply on Pitiable Condition of Memorial of Dr. Rajendra Prasad in Bihar(28.12.2021)

Patna High Court has sought the reply of the Union and State Government in a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) plea highlighting the pitiable state of .....

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Budget: It’s that time of 2016(22.02.2016)

The Parliament’s 2016 Budget Session may prove a misnomer yet what with 16 Bills waiting in the wings and another two to be introduced. Amongst the ne.....

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Lok Sabha Passes Arbitration & Conciliation (Amendment) Bill, 2021(15.02.2021)

Lok Sabha has passed the Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill, 2021 by voice vote. The Bill seeks to amend the Arbitration and Conciliation A.....

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Gauhati HC Asks for Clarification on Whether NCLT Covers Proceedings Pending Before GST Authorities(27.02.2020)

Gauhati High Court has asked the Central government for fresh consideration by examining the aspect as to whether the order of moratorium of the Natio.....

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Indian Railways launches e-Procurement and e-Tendering systems(01.02.2016)

The Ministry of Railways launched Works Module of Indian Railways E-Procurement System and Implementation of 'e-Tendering in Works Contracts'. The new.....

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SC: No Benefit of Lapse Available if Delay in Possession is Due to Pending Litigation(17.01.2023)

Supreme Court has held that delay in taking possession of land due to pending litigation does not entitle original owner of land the benefit of lapse .....

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Customs Tariff (Identification, Assessment and Collection of Countervailing Duty on Subsidized Articles and for Determination of Injury) Second Amendment Rules, 2021(27.10.2021)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (7) of section 9 and sub-section (2) of section 9B of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975), th.....

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Bom. HC: Government Can Engage in Post-Bid Negotiation With Lowest Bidder(19.12.2022)

Bombay High Court while setting aside the central government's decision to float new tenders for upgradation of the Loha-Kharwandi highway, has held t.....

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Circular on Mutual Funds(25.02.2016)

The Securities and Exchange Board of India released a circular on the treatment of unclaimed redemption and divided amounts. Some of the changes inclu.....

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Kerala HC: Temporary Shift of Residence No Basis to Transfer Pending Matter(03.02.2022)

Kerala High Court has held that a mere temporary shift of residence cannot be the basis on which a matter pending before the competent jurisdiction is.....

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Madras HC Dismisses PIL Over Non-Distribution of Cash Awards from CM Endowment(05.03.2021)

Madras High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation petition, which accused the Central Institute of Classical Tamil (CICT), chaired by Chief.....

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Gauhati HC Seeks State's Response on PIL Alleging Inadequate Funding for Transgender Community(06.04.2021)

Gauhati High Court has sought response from the Assam Government on a petition alleging failure of the state authorities to maintain shelter homes for.....

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University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil/Ph.D Degrees) (1st Amendment) Regulations 2018(27.08.2018)

F. No. 1-1/2002(PS)Exempt(Pt.Fl.III) Vol-II.--In exercise of the powers conferred under clauses (f) and (g) of sub-section (1) of Section 26 of Univer.....

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Central Government makes specific amendments to Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), 2023(11.03.2024)

1. In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 read with Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992 (No. 22 of 1992), as ame.....

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Central Government Notifies Copyright (Amendment) Rules, 2021(09.04.2021)

Central government has notified the Copyright (Amendment) Rules, 2021 which amends the Copyright Rules, 2013. The amendments have been introduced with.....

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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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Madras HC: Voluntary Surrender of Accused Can’t be Accepted by Magistrate Who Lacks Jurisdiction(13.03.2024)

Madras High Court has held that where the accused voluntarily surrenders before the Magistrate, such surrender should not be accepted by the Magistrat.....

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Bilateral Netting of Qualified Financial Contracts- Amendments to Prudential Guidelines(30.03.2021)

1. The Bilateral Netting of Qualified Financial Contracts Act, 2020 (hereafter referred to as "the Act"), has been notified by the Government of India.....

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Delhi High Court: No Strict Mathematical Formula to Determine Amount of Maintenance Pendente Lite(29.05.2017)

Delhi High Court has held that proportion of husband’s income to be awarded as maintenance pendente lite to wife is dependent on surrounding circumsta.....

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Karnataka HC: Licence Must for Street Vendors(07.07.2016)

Karnataka HC, while making licence must for street vendors, has said that street vendors cannot be permitted to hold forcible possession of any public.....

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SC Directs Decisions of High Court Benches Shall Not Affect Pending Trial in Amazon-Amway Case(15.12.2021)

Supreme Court has directed that while both the division and single benches of the Delhi High Court had made observations on merits of the contentions,.....

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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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CIC: PM's UID Details Can't be Disclosed(06.03.2018)

CIC has upheld the decision of the PMO that Aadhaar and voter ID details of Prime Minister Narendra Modi cannot be disclosed as they have personal inf.....

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Public Interest Litigation to Ban Cross-Gender Massages in Spas Dismissed by Delhi High Court(04.04.2024)

Delhi High Court dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) which sought the banning of cross-gender massages in spas on the ground that a single ju.....

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Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Amendment Rules, 2020(19.03.2020)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sections 173, 177, 178 and section 186 read with section 469 of the Companies Act, 2013 (18 of 2013), the Centr.....

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Kerala HC Issues Notice on Plea for Implementation of Recommendations for Women in Film Industry(03.02.2022)

Kerala High Court has issued notice to the State and Central governments on a writ petition filed by Disha, a non-governmental organisation from Malap.....

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SC: HC Collegium Recommendations to be Continuing Process Without Waiting for Results of Earlier List(19.02.2020)

Supreme Court has observed that the High Courts should continuously recommend names for judicial appointments in anticipation of vacancies, regardless.....

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U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Sex Offender Social Media Ban(20.06.2017)

U.S. Supreme Court has unanimously struck down a North Carolina law that bars use of commercial social networking sites, including Facebook, by regist.....

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MP HC: Co-defendants Must File Separate Suit Against Each Other for Dispute Over Suit Property(15.03.2024)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that it is a settled law that the co-defendants cannot fight against each other as they cannot file a counterclaim .....

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Guidelines pertaining to surrender of FPI registration(30.03.2021)

1. In terms of SEBI (Foreign Portfolio Investors) Regulations, 2019, any FPI ('applicant') desirous of surrendering the certificate of registration ma.....

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Lok Sabha Passes Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Amendment Bill(27.07.2016)

Lok Sabha has passed Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Amendment Bill, making employment of children below 14 years as cognisable offence for .....

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Delhi HC Seeks Response on Bail Plea Filed by Man Recommended for Extradition to Australia(16.09.2021)

Delhi High Court has sought response of the Centre on the bail application filed by a man who was earlier recommended to be extradited to Australia by.....

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Kerala HC: Lowest Bidder Doesn't Enjoy Indefeasible Right to be Awarded Contract(18.11.2022)

Kerala High Court while observing that law does not recognize any indefeasible right in lowest bidder to be awarded a contract, has held that even if .....

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SC Agrees to Hear Plea Alleging Violation of Model Code by Narendra Modi & Amit Shah(29.04.2019)

Supreme Court has agreed to hear a petition filed by a Congress MP demanding urgent EC action on the alleged violations of the model code of conduct b.....

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Income Tax Simplification Committee reveals recommendations(25.01.2016)

The Income Tax Simplification Committee, headed by former Justice R.V. Easwar, has released its first.....

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Securities and Exchange Board of India (Delisting of Equity Shares) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2015(14.08.2015)

SEBI made amendments to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Delisting of Equity Shares) Regulations, 2009. The amendment inserted a proviso to.....

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SC Quashes CBI Investigation Against Former Uttarakhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat(05.01.2023)

Supreme Court has set aside Uttarakhand High Court order which had directed Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to investigate corruption allegation.....

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Rajya Sabha Passes Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2021(09.02.2021)

Rajya Sabha has passed the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2021, by a voice vote. The Bill amends the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisat.....

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Securities Transaction Tax (1st Amendment), Rules, 2022(18.01.2022)

In exercise of the powers conferred section 114 of the Finance (No. 2) Act, 2004, (23 of 2004), the Central Government hereby makes the following rule.....

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Kerala HC: Temporary Reunion During Pendency of Divorce Proceedings Will Not Dissolution of Marriage(24.02.2020)

Kerala High Court has observed that the reunion of spouses for a temporary period during the pendency of the proceeding for divorce pursuant to the se.....

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Declaration of dividends by banks(22.04.2021)

1. Please refer to our circular DOR.BP.BC.No.29/21.02.067/2020-21 dated December 4, 2020, and other associated circulars on the captioned subject.

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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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SC Seeks Centre's Response on Plea Against Blanket Ban on Blood Donation by Transgenders(05.03.2021)

Supreme Court has sought response from the Central Government on a writ petition challenging the blood donor guidelines in so far as they impose a bla.....

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Bombay HC Urges Govt to Consider User Friendly Vaccination Mechanisms for Senior Citizens(09.04.2021)

Bombay High Court has urged the Union and Maharashtra Government to consider – if its vaccination mechanisms can be more user friendly for senior citi.....

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Clarification on spending of CSR funds for setting up makeshift hospitals and temporary COVID Care facilities(22.04.2021)

In continuation to this Ministry's General Circular No. 10/2020 dated 23.03.2020 wherein it was clarified that spending of CSR funds for COVID-19 is a.....

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Delhi HC: Gender Identity Key to Control One's Life(06.10.2015)

Delhi HC while deciding rescue of a US-based NRI transgender, has allowed her to immediately return to US and ordered her parents to arrange a return .....

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PFRDA notifies amendments to Retirement Adviser (RA) Regulations(27.02.2024)

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has notified the Retirement Adviser (RA) (Amendment) Regulations, 2023 on 20.02.2024.

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Delhi HC Sets Aside Order Passed of Criminal Contempt for Sending Summon Over Whatsapp(18.01.2022)

Delhi High Court has set aside an order passed by a Commercial Court to the extent of issuing a show cause notice of criminal contempt after a plainti.....

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Rajya Sabha Passes Motor Vehicle (Amendment) Bill, 2019(01.08.2019)

Rajya Sabha has passed the Motor Vehicle (Amendment) Bill, 2019. The Bill has been passed with three Government amendments. Under the Bill the penalti.....

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Supreme Court Approves AICTE's Revised Calendar for Academic Year 2022-2023(25.02.2022)

Supreme Court has approved the amended calendar for the academic year 2022-2023 as proposed by All India Council for Technical Education for admission.....

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SC Stays Telangana HC Order on Surrender of Post Graduate Medical Diploma Seats(18.05.2020)

Supreme Court has stayed Telangana High Court decision directing suspension of surrender of seats in post graduate diploma courses by medical colleges.....

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President Promulgates Criminal Law (Amendment) Ordinance(23.04.2018)

President has promulgated Criminal Law Amendment Ordinance, 2018 to amend Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act to pave way for death penalt.....

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Supreme Court: Distributor Not An Agent But An Independent Contractor(01.03.2024)

SC has held that legal position of a distributor is generally different from an agent. Distributor buys goods on his account and sells them in his ter.....

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Supreme Court Seeks Union Response on Gender Neutral Uniform Law for Succession Rights(11.03.2021)

Supreme Court has sought the Union government’s stand on the need for a gender and religion neutral uniform law conferring succession and inheritance .....

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Rajya Sabha Passes Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2019(30.07.2019)

Rajya Sabha has passed the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2019. This Bill if passed will , ease the process of corporate restructuri.....

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Manipur HC: Mere Failure to Maintain True Account of Election Expenditure Not Corrupt(24.02.2022)

Manipur High Court has held that mere failure to maintain a true and correct account of election expenditure would not per se amount to corrupt practi.....

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SC Stays Gujarat HC Judgment Declaring Bhupendrasinh Chudasama's Election Null And Void(15.05.2020)

Supreme Court has stayed the Gujarat High Court order nullifying the 2017 election of Bharatiya Janta Pary leader, Bhupendrasinh Chudasama to the Guja.....

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Supreme Court: Marriage Contracted During Pendency of Appeal from Divorce Decree Not Void(24.02.2020)

Supreme Court has observed that a marriage contracted during the pendency of an Appeal from a divorce decree is not void ab initio especially when suc.....

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SC Issues Notice in Plea Challenging Constitutional Validity of S. 18 of Transgender Act(21.01.2022)

Supreme Court has issued notice to the Union Government in a writ petition filed challenging the Constitutional validity of Section 18 of the Transgen.....

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Rajya Sabha Passes Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Bill, 2019(02.08.2019)

Rajya Sabha has passed the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Bill, 2019. The Bill gives powers to the Central Government to designate an indi.....

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Air Conditioner and its related Parts, Hermetic Compressor and Temperature Sensing Controls (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2020(18.05.2020)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 16 read with sub-section (3) of section 25 of the Bureau of Indian Standard.....

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Allahabad HC Dismisses Plea to Quash Notices to Recover Public Loss from Anti-CAA Protesters(12.02.2020)

Allahabad High Court has dismissed a Petition challenging notices issued by the District Administration of State of Uttar Pradesh to recover damages f.....

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Supreme Court Transfers to Itself High Court’s Pending Petitions Challenging GST On Online Gaming(05.04.2024)

Supreme Court has ordered the transfer of writ petitions pending in various High Courts that challenged the imposition of Goods and Service Tax (GST) .....

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Rajya Sabha Passes Lokpal and Lokayuktas (Amendment) Bill, 2016(29.07.2016)

Rajya Sabha has passed Lokpal and Lokayuktas (Amendment) Bill, 2016, doing away with time limit for public servants to furnish details of their assets.....

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Delhi HC: Children With Disabilities Entitled to Basic Facilities in Kendriya Vidyalaya Schools(15.12.2022)

Delhi High Court has held that children with disabilities are entitled to basic facilities such as uniform, computer fee and transportation cost in Ke.....

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SEBI Relaxes Rules for Maintaining Records, Extends Deadlines(24.03.2020)

Securities and Exchange Board of India has relaxed rules for maintaining records of all calls made by institutional dealers during trading hours, acce.....

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Patna HC Issues Notice on Plea Regarding Pitiful Condition of Transgender Community(04.05.2020)

Patna High Court has issued notice to the Government of Bihar on a Petition regarding financial assistance to be provided to the transgender community.....

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Narendra Modi Biopic: SC Refuses to Pass Order on Plea Seeking Stay on Release of Film(09.04.2019)

Supreme Court has refused to pass an order on a plea seeking a stay on release of a biopic on Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the Central Board of Fil.....

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

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

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President Gives Assent to Lokpal and Lokayuktas (Amendment) Act, 2016, Along with Other Two(01.08.2016)

President has given assent to the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2016, the Regional Centre for Biotechnology Act, 2016 and t.....

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Bombay High Court’s Third Judge Opines in 2023 IT Rules Amendment Case(12.03.2024)

The third Judge in the 2023 IT Rules Amendment Case while refusing to stay Central government notification for forming Fact Check Units has opined tha.....

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Gujarat Assembly Passes Freedom of Religion Amendment Bill 2021(02.04.2021)

Gujarat Assembly has passed the Gujarat Freedom of Religion (Amendment) Bill 2021 which seeks to penalize forcible or fraudulent religious conversion .....

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Securities and Exchange Board of India (Foreign Portfolio Investors) (Amendment) Regulations, 2020(07.04.2020)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of Section 30 read with sub-section (1) of Section 11, clause (ba) of sub-section (2) of Sectio.....

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Amendment in Circular No. 26/2016-Customs dated 09.06.2016(21.02.2023)

1. Para 4.1 of Circular 26/2016-Customs dated 09.06.2016 provides for a centralized system of antecedent verification of the applicants of license und.....

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Amendments to the Arbitration and Conciliation Bill, 2015(26.08.2015)

The Union Cabinet approved amendments to the Arbitration and Conciliation Bill, 2015. The changes include having to disclose in writing the existence .....

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Punjab And Haryana High Court Withdraws Order Extending Life of Interim Orders(10.03.2022)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has withdrawn April 2021 order extending the life of interim orders pertaining to the functioning of courts, orders of e.....

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Rajya Sabha Passes Right to Information (Amendment) Bill, 2019(26.07.2019)

Rajya Sabha has passed the Right to Information (Amendment) Bill, 2019, was passed in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday amid high drama. The Bill seeks to .....

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Utt. HC: State to Come Up With Directions for Live-in/Married Couples to Approach SSP Directly(19.03.2024)

Uttarakhand High Court has directed the State Government to issue general instructions whereby Live-in/Married couples can approach the Senior Superin.....

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Allahabad HC Grants Bail to Man Accused of Posting Objectionable Pictures of PM Narendra Modi(17.02.2022)

Allahabad High Court has granted bail to a man who has been accused of posting objectionable pictures of the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi on .....

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Amendment in Notification No. 34/2018-Central Tax, dated the 10th August, 2018(21.08.2018)

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 168 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (12 of 2017) read with sub-rule (5) of rule 61 of t.....

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Bombay HC Grants Interim Injunction Against Andaman Big Bro for Infringement of Endemol's Trademark(26.02.2020)

Bombay High Court has granted relief to Endemol Shine Group, which owns the trademark Big Brother, and directed Andaman Xtasea Private Limited to stop.....

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Calcutta HC Takes Suo Moto Cognizance of Illegal Smuggling & Trading of Endangered Birds(07.12.2020)

Calcutta High Court has taken suo moto cognizance of the illegal smuggling and trading of endangered species of birds in the State.

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Private Entities Duty-Bound to Ensure That Their Facilities are Disabled Friendly: Gauhati HC(08.04.2019)

Gauhati High Court has held that even a private entity has a duty to ensure that its facilities and services are friendly to the differently abled.

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Bombay High Court Upholds States Rule-Making Power Under Criminal Law Amendment Act 1932(14.04.2017)

Bombay High Court has examined whether State retains powers conferred by Section 10 of Criminal Law Amendment Act of 1932 to make certain offences cog.....

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Critical Content on PM: Delhi High Court Refuses to Stay Centre's Warning to News Channel(10.09.2015)

Delhi High Court has refused to stay Centre’s 'warning' issued to a Tamil News Channel for allegedly airing contents critical of Prime Minister Narend.....

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Jh. HC: Process of Constituting Transgender Welfare Board Must be Expedited(30.04.2024)

Jharkhand High Court while focusing on the importance of addressing the needs of the transgender community has directed the State Government to speed .....

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Amendment in Para 2.54 of Handbook of Procedures, 2015-2020(23.03.2022)

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 amends.....

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Rajya Sabha Passes Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Bill and Dentist (Amendment) Bill(02.08.2016)

Rajya Sabha has passed the Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Bill, 2016, and the Dentist (Amendment) Bill, 2016, seeking to amend the Indian Medical .....

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Cal. HC: Supplementary Show Cause Notice an Independent Notice Even if it Relates to Smuggling Case(12.03.2024)

Calcutta High Court has held that even though the term supplementary show cause notice has the word supplementary attached to it, it is actually an in.....

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Dividend criteria for equity investment under "Approved Investment"(31.03.2021)

Considering the representations made by Life and General Insurance Councils, the Authority in exercise of the powers conferred under Regulation 14(2) .....

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Karnataka HC Asks State to Consider Recommendations Made in Survey Report Prepared by NLSIU(07.05.2020)

Karnataka High Court has asked the State government to consider the recommendations made in the survey report titled "Rapid Assessment of the Impact o.....

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Power Ministry Calls for Public Comments on Proposed Amendments to Electricity Act(20.04.2020)

Ministry of Power has published a draft of Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2020 for comments on its website with various provisions that will pave way f.....

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

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

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

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

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Bombay HC: If Society is Progressing, Why Can't Laws?(09.12.2022)

Bombay High Court while criticizing State government for being in a slumber and not making provisions for transgender persons in recruitment in the po.....

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CESTAT, Delhi: Service Tax Can’t be Levied for Independent Buildings Having One Residential Unit(23.03.2020)

Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Delhi has ruled that Service Tax cannot be levied under Construction of Complexes or Resi.....

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Himachal Pradesh High Court Quashes Jeetendra Sexual Assault Case(21.05.2019)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has quashed a sexual assault case filed against actor Jeetendra on the women folk’s police blueprint in Shimla last year o.....

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Finance Ministry Issues Directions to Clear Pending Income Tax Refunds(09.04.2020)

Finance Ministry has unveiled a raft of measures to ensure availability of cash in the system, including speeding up of held-up refunds worth Rs 18,00.....

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SC: Judges Not Following Judgments on Bail Might be Taken Off from Judicial Work & Sent for Training(22.03.2023)

Supreme Court while observing that even after 10 months of judgment, district judiciary is not complying with direction in Satender Kumar Antil case, .....

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Government owned company with its 100% wholly owned subsidiaries has to be comprehended as a single entity, eligible to bid in terms of Clause of tender conditions(15.05.2017)

In instant case, dissension centres around exposition of an eligibility norm engrafted in tender conditions qua a prestigious project with global part.....

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Allahabad HC Directs U.P. DGP to Take Action Against Policemen Involved in Injuring Students(25.02.2020)

Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) to identify and take action against the policemen who were involv.....

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Amendment in notification No. 50/2017- Customs, dated the 30th June, 2017(26.11.2020)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962) and sub-section (12) of section 3 of the Cu.....

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SC Cancels Bail Granted to Former Jharkhand Minister Yogendra Sao(08.04.2019)

Supreme Court has cancelled the bail it had granted to former Jharkhand Minister Yogendra Sao who is accused in a 2016 rioting case.

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Madras High Court Allows Transgender to Attending Viva for Sub-Inspector Job(08.09.2015)

Madras High Court has directed authorities to permit transgender who applied for post of sub-inspector of police to participate in viva voce subject t.....

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Del. HC to State: Construct Toilets for Transgender People in 8 Weeks(15.03.2023)

Delhi High Court while noting that toilets have not been constructed at all for transgender people, has directed State government to ensure that publi.....

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Karnataka HC Directs State to Extend Relief to Transgenders(13.04.2020)

Karnataka High Court has directed the State Government to extend relief under the 'Mythri scheme' for transgenders immediately on receiving applicatio.....

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SC to Prisoners Released on Covid-19 Parole: Surrender Within 15 Days(24.03.2023)

Supreme Court has directed that all hose undertrial prisoners and convicts who have been released on emergency parole pursuant to recommendations of H.....

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Telangana HC Directs State to Provide Free of Cost Ration, Food and Medicines to Transgender(04.05.2020)

Telangana High Court has directed the State Government to provide food, ration and medicines to the transgender community free of cost and without ins.....

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Amendment in notification number G.S.R. 991(E) dated 20th October, 2016 No. 02/2017-NARCOTICS CONTROL-I(15.05.2017)

In pursuance of rule 8 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Rules, 1985, the Central Government hereby makes following amendment in the G.....

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Amendments in the Handbook of Procedure consequent to the introduction of a procedure thereby doing away with the physical copy of MEIS/SEIS scrips issued with EDI ports(03.04.2019)

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

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NGT Seeks Report on Effects of Expansion of Mandideep Industrial Area(11.09.2015)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board (MPPCB) and MP Audyogik Kendra Vikas Nigam (MPAKVN), to submit repor.....

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Del. HC: Police Protection Granted to Transgender Person for Filing Nominations for Lok Sabha Polls(01.05.2024)

Del. HC while granting police protection to a transgender person for filing nominations for Lok Sabha election, has observed that any discrimination o.....

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Bombay HC: 7 Days Jail for Prison Superintendent for Denying Emergency Parole to Eligible Prisoners(04.04.2022)

Bombay High Court has observed the Superintendent of Central Prison guilty of contempt and punished him to seven days simple imprisonment for selectiv.....

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Employee's Compensation Amendment Bill Gets President Nod(13.04.2017)

Employee's Compensation Amendment Bill that aims at providing payment of compensation to employees and their dependants in case of injury by industria.....

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Priority Sector Lending - On-lending by Small Finance Banks to NBFC-MFIs(05.05.2021)

As per extant guidelines, lending by Small Finance Banks (SFBs) to Micro-Finance Institutions (MFIs) for on-lending is not reckoned for priority secto.....

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Supreme Court: Lower Courts Can Write Judgments in Tamil or English(12.05.2017)

Supreme Court has stayed a judgment passed by Madras HC in 2014 quashing a circular issued by HC in 1994 permitting Lower Courts in State to write jud.....

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Amendment in Para 4.42(3) of Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20(08.11.2021)

In exercise of powers conferred by Section 5 of FT(D&R) Act, 1992, read with Paragraph 1.02 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-20, as amended from time.....

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Madras HC Sets Aside Police Order Denying Permission for Anti-CAA Protest Meet(19.03.2020)

Madras High Court has set aside an order passed by Superintendent of Police, Trichy (Rural) which denied permission for a public protest meeting again.....

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Telecom equipment in the context of notification No. 02/2019-Customs dated 29-01-2019 amending notification No. 57/2017-Customs dated 30.06.3017(13.03.2023)

1. Attention of the field formations is invited to Notification No. 57/2017-Customs dated 30.06.2017 amended by Notification No. 02/2019-Customs dated.....

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Madras High Court Holds Collection of Cash Handling Charges From Stamp Vendors Illegal(15.11.2021)

Madras High Court has ruled that the practice of collecting cash handling charges from stamp vendors who deposit money through treasury challans into .....

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SC: Public Interest Also Shall be Demonstrated Before Writ Remedy is Sought in Tender Matters(19.03.2020)

Supreme Court has observed that the public interest should also be demonstrated before a writ remedy is sought in tender matters.

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Kerala Govt Sanctions Additional Two Seats Per Course for Transgender Students(06.07.2018)

Kerala Government has sanctioned additional two seats for transgenders in all course in Universities and affiliated Science and Arts Colleges.

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SC: Can Apply Doctrine of ‘Lis Pendens’ Even if Section 52 of TPA Inapplicable in a State(07.05.2024)

Supreme Court has held that there can be no doubt that even if Section 52 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 (TPA) does not apply in its strict sen.....

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Kerala HC Upholds Right of an Individual to Live as a Transgender(14.06.2018)

Kerala High Court has said that transgender has the right to wander about or associate with likeminded people and cannot be compelled to be at his par.....

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Clarification on Recently Notified Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017(08.05.2017)

The Government has notified the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017 on 28th March, 2017 and the provisions of the Amendment Act have come into for.....

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Income - Tax (Seventh Amendment) Rules, 2017(05.04.2017)

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 139A and section 285BA, read with section 295 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961), the Central Boa.....

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SC: ‘Stridhan’ Absolute Property of Wife, Husband has No Control Over it(27.04.2024)

Supreme Court has reiterated that the husband can use ‘stridhan’ at times of distress but he has no title or independent dominion over the property as.....

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Delhi HC Seeks Reply from Vijender Gupta on Petition Challenging Election of Chief Minister as an MLA(26.08.2015)

Delhi High Court has asked BJP member Vijender Gupta to explain why he filed an unsigned affidavit with his petition challenging election of Arvind Ke.....

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Delhi HC: Sex-Determination Based Abortion Perpetuates Gender Inequalities, Misogyny(25.04.2023)

Delhi High Court while observing that sex-determination based abortion is a powerful method of perpetuating gender inequalities and is directly relate.....

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Bombay HC Raps CBI, SIT for Revealing Evidence in Dabholkar Murder Cases(07.09.2018)

Bombay HC has slammed CBI and Special Investigation Team (SIT) of State Police for revealing details of Narendra Dabholkar and Govind Pansare murder .....

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Rajya Sabha Passes 'Carriage by Air' Amendment Bill(08.03.2016)

'Carriage by Air (Amendment) Bill, 2015', has been passed by the Upper House with changes.

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Delhi HC: Once Application of Amendment Allowed, Plaint Has to be Amended(07.02.2022)

Delhi High Court has observed that once an application for amendment is allowed in terms of Order VI Rule 18 of Code of Civil Procedure, the plaint ha.....

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Madras High Court Orders to Put on Hold Egg Purchase Tender(06.09.2018)

Madras High Court has directed authorities to keep in abeyance the tender process floated for procurement of 48 lakh eggs per day worth over Rs 200 cr.....

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MP HC: Offending Vehicle Owner Entitled to Compensation Even if Security Not Furnished(18.03.2024)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that the law does not allow the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal to withhold a claim on the ground that the owner of.....

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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Plea Seeking Reservation for Transgender Persons in Public Appointments(28.02.2022)

Delhi High Court has issued a notice to the Delhi Government and sought its reply on a plea seeking, inter alia, reservations for transgender persons .....

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President Gives Assent to Insolvency Second Amendment Law(20.08.2018)

President Ram Nath Kovind has given his assent to Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Second Amendment) Act 2018 which replaces the June 6 insolvency ordi.....

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SC Stays Kerala HC Judgment Allowing Live-In Couple to Reclaim Surrendered Biological Child(04.05.2021)

Supreme Court has stayed the operation of a Kerala High Court judgment that restored the custody of a surrendered child to his biological parents, a c.....

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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Plea Challenging GNCTD Amendment Act Giving More Powers to Delhi LG(04.05.2021)

Delhi High Court has issued notice in a plea challenging the vires of Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Act 2021 as being .....

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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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JKL HC: Prosecutor is Independent Statutory Authority; Must Justify Extension of Investigation(10.04.2023)

Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court while observing that Public Prosecutor is an independent statutory authority, has held that he is expected to .....

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Amendment in Notification No. 50/2017-Customs, dated the 30th June, 2017(17.09.2018)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962) and sub-section (12) of section 3 of the Cu.....

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Kerala HC Pulls Up Bar Council for Delay in Implementing Order on Stipend for Junior Advocates(13.05.2020)

Kerala High Court has come down heavily upon the State Bar Council for "grave delay" in implementation of 2018 Government order whereby sanction was a.....

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Criminal Procedure Code (Uttar Pradesh Amendment) Bill, 2018 Re-introduced in Uttar Pradesh(13.06.2019)

Uttar Pradesh Government has re-introduced the provision of anticipatory bail after almost 43 years. This has paved the way for the Accused to get adv.....

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Withdraw export benefits only prospectively in case of accrued vested rights(27.10.2015)

The Supreme Court has ruled that amendments to the government’s Target Plus Scheme, to increase exports of certain goods, cannot be applied retrospect.....

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Kerala High Court Issues Directions to Curb Operation of Unauthorised Street Vendors in Kochi(21.02.2022)

Kerala High Court has issued a comprehensive list of directions to ensure strict implementation of the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Re.....

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Bureau of Indian Standards (Amendment) Rules, 2019(29.05.2019)

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 38 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 (11 of 2016), the Central Government hereby makes the fo.....

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BCI: End-Term Examination Mandatory in All Law Schools or Universities(10.06.2021)

Bar Council of India has notified its decision that an end-term examination is mandatory to be conducted by all Law Schools or Universities, and the U.....

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Central Information Commission Kendriya Bhandar within the Purview of RTI Act(03.10.2016)

Central Information Commission has declared Government Employees' Cooperative Society Kendriya Bhandar to be a public authority under the Right to Inf.....

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Parliament Passes Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2019(31.07.2019)

Parliament has passed the Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2019 which seeks to tighten Corporate Social Responsibility norms and ensure stricter action for.....

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Delhi HC: In Absence of Independent Inquiry, Authorities Cannot Rely on Property Broker Firms(24.02.2022)

Delhi High Court has held that in the absence of an independent inquiry, the revenue authorities cannot solely rely on the opinion of property broker .....

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Bombay HC: Habitual Offenders Cannot be Released on Temporary Bail(18.05.2020)

Bombay High Court has rejected the bail application filed by Mahesh B Patil, a former Bharatiya Janta Party Corporator, observing that habitual offend.....

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Delhi HC: Mere Pendency of Title Suit No Ground to Disentitle Person from Obtaining Electricity(09.03.2022)

Delhi High Court has observed that mere pendency of a Title Suit would not be a ground to disentitle a person from obtaining an electricity connection.....

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Nidhi (Amendment) Rules, 2022(19.04.2022)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 406 read with sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 469 of the Companies Act, 2013 (18.....

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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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Punjab and Haryana High Court: Can’t Base Rules for Recruitment on Political Agenda(05.06.2024)

P&H HC while setting aside rules for recruitment of Group C and D posts which provided for additional five percent marks under socio-economic criteria.....

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Parliament Passes Arbitration & Conciliation (Amendment) Bill, 2021 for Automatic Stay on Awards(11.03.2021)

Rajya Sabha has passed the Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill, 2021 by voice vote. It seeks to amend the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, .....

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Kerala High Court Asks State to Put Hold on Its Proposal to Amend Advocate Fee Rule(21.02.2022)

Kerala High Court has decided to request the State government hold off on its proposal to amend the Kerala Advocate Fee Rule till the Court's Rule Com.....

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Madras HC: Transgender Persons Self-Identifying As Females Can't Be Clubbed Under Women Quota(03.03.2022)

Madras High Court has held that clubbing Transgender persons who self-identified as females under the quota for women is unconstitutional. The Court h.....

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SC: Non-Examination of Independent Witness Not Fatal to Case of Prosecution(10.05.2021)

Supreme Court has reiterated that non-examination of independent witnesses is not fatal to the case of the prosecution when other prosecution witnesse.....

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Hyderabad HC to AP: Amend Endowments Act or form Societies on Imparting Education on Religious Affair(03.10.2016)

Hyderabad HC has advised AP Government either to amend AP Charitable and Hindu Religious Institutions and Endowments Act or to form a society for impa.....

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Cal HC: Section 12(5) of A&C Act Not Applicable to Arbitration Commenced Before 2015 Amendment(17.04.2023)

Calcutta High Court has held that Section 12(5) of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 would not apply to arbitrations that commenced before the .....

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

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

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Supreme Court: Child-Sex Offenders are Animals, Deserve No Leniency(27.10.2015)

Supreme Court while taking a note of increasing sexual offences against minors, has taken a stern view of the crime and said that those who sexually a.....

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SC: Surrender of Passport Can be Ordered to Ensure the Presence of Parties in Contempt Proceedings(20.03.2020)

Supreme Court has observed that a High Court is empowered to pass appropriate orders including the surrender of passport to ensure the presence of the.....

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Uttarakhand HC to State: Can Investigating Officer Determine Sex Of A Transgender By Conducting Tests(15.05.2019)

Can an investigation officer, by conducting DNA tests, determine the sex or gender of a transgender person who underwent gender reassignment surgery a.....

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Madras High Court Stays Notification for Electing Town Vending Committee Members(18.05.2017)

Madras High Court has stayed a notification issued by Tiruchi Corporation Commissioner on April 24 for electing six members, from among street vendors.....

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Lok Sabha Passes Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Bill, 2019(25.07.2019)

Lok Sabha has passed a bill namely the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Bill, 2019 to amend an anti-terror law aimed at allowing the Governm.....

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Partial modification of notification number S.O. 1443(E), dated the 18th April, 2016(01.07.2021)

In partial modification to the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Financial Services), number S.O. 1443.....

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Lok Sabha Passes Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill, 2019(02.08.2019)

Lok Sabha has passed the Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill, 2019. The Bill aims at making India an international arbitration hub by provid.....

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Amendment in Circular No. 25/2016-Customs dated 08.06.2016 for including details of ex-bond Bill of Entry/Shipping Bill in Form A(21.02.2023)

1. The Circular No. 25/2016-Customs dated 08.06.2016 prescribes 'Form A' regarding maintenance of records in relation to warehoused goods for the purp.....

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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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Patna HC Seeks Response in PIL Seeking to Create Separate Lock Ups for Transgender Persons(11.03.2022)

Patna High Court has sought state's response in a public interest litigation seeking to create separate lock ups for transgender persons in all police.....

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Union Public Service Commission (Exemption from Consultation) Amendment Regulations, 2015(18.08.2015)

The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions notified Regulations, 2015, amending the Union Public Service Commission (Exemption from Con.....

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Bombay HC Allows Pune Man to Travel to Assam by Road to Attend Father's Final Rites(13.04.2020)

Bombay High Court has permitted Pune resident to travel by road to Assam to attend the final rites of his father who died of a heart attack on 5th Apr.....

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Lok Sabha Okays Bill to Attach Assets of Fugitive Offenders(20.07.2018)

Lok Sabha has passed the Fugitive Economic Offenders Bill aimed at preventing offenders from siphoning off public funds and fleeing the country.

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RBI Penalizes Fourteen Banks for Non-Compliance with Provisions on Lending to Non-bank Lenders(08.07.2021)

Reserve Bank of India has penalised fourteen banks including State Bank of India, Bank of Baroda, IndusInd Bank and Bandhan Bank for non-compliance wi.....

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Income-tax (15th Amendment) Rules, 2015(12.10.2015)

Central Board of Direct Taxes amended the Income-tax Rules, 1962 with the Income-tax (15th Amendment) Rules, 2015. These modify Rule 11DD, substituti.....

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SC: Validity of Sale Deed Executed b/w co-defs. Can’t be Decided in Plaintiff’s Suit for Possession(08.05.2023)

Supreme Court has held that in plaintiff’s suit for possession, validity of sale deed executed between the defendants cannot be considered as it would.....

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Lok Sabha Passes Homoeopathy Central Council (Amendment) Bill, 2019(28.06.2019)

Lok Sabha has passed the Homoeopathy Central Council (Amendment) Bill, 2019 which is a Bill seeking to extend the period for reconstitution of the Cen.....

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Delhi HC Directs Government to Decide Between More Liquor Vends or Online Sale(13.05.2020)

Delhi High Court has asked the Aam Aadmi Party Government and the Centre to swiftly take a call on allowing liquor sale online or increasing the numbe.....

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ITAT Delhi: Remuneration to Director in Proportion to Experience Having No Impact is Not ‘Dividend’(12.06.2019)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Delhi has noted that the remuneration paid to Director of company, who is an experienced Chartered Accountant in .....

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Calcutta HC Sets Aside Speaker's Order Dismissing Suvendu Adhikari's Plea to Disqualify Mukul Roy(15.04.2022)

Calcutta High Court has set aside West Bengal Assembly Speaker's order dismissing a petition by Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari seeking disquali.....

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Sr. Advocate Accused of Taking Bribes, Telangana High Court Refuses to Quash FIR(26.06.2024)

Telangana High Court while refusing to quash an FIR filed against a senior advocate for accepting bribe, has observed that the allegation that money w.....

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Draft Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2015(19.11.2015)

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

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Pat. HC: After Commen. of Trial, Amen. of Pleadings Allowed if Required to Arrive at Just Conclusion(14.06.2024)

Patna High Court has observed that in sum and substance, if the amendment is necessary for deciding the real controversy between the parties and for a.....

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Rajya Sabha Passes Bill to Merge Three Municipal Corporations in Delhi(06.04.2022)

Rajya Sabha has passed the Delhi Municipal Corporation Amendment Bill, 2022, that seeks amend the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 and unify Sout.....

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Lok Sabha Passes Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2019(05.07.2019)

Lok Sabha has passed the Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2019 with Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad asserting that the proposed amendment w.....

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Delhi HC Grants Protection to 19-Year-Old Transgender Who was Brought to India from California(23.09.2015)

Delhi HC has granted protection from arrest to transgender, on her plea alleging that her father is an “influential businessman” with “deep roots in U.....

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SC: Parties Can Seek Benefit of Amended Law if Passed Before Final Decree in Partition Suit(31.03.2023)

Supreme Court has held that if law governing parties has been amended before conclusion of final decree proceedings in a partition suit, the party ben.....

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Centre Issues Clarifications Regarding Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017(14.04.2017)

Ministry of Labour and Employment, while releasing a set of clarifications w.r.t. Maternity Act'17, has said that Act is applicable to contractual or .....

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Amendments in Notification No. 129/2013-Customs (N.T.) dated 11.12.2013(11.05.2017)

In exercise of powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 4 and sub-section (1) of section 5 of Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Board .....

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Mobile e-Sewa Kendra on Bharat Benz Minibus Launched by Kerala High Court(28.05.2024)

Kerala High Court has launched a mobile e-sewa Kendra in the Idukki district which could be the first of its kind in India with a Bharat Benz minibus .....

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Rajya Sabha Passes National Investigation Agency (Amendment) Bill, 2019(18.07.2019)

Rajya Sabha has passed the National Investigation Agency (Amendment) Bill, 2019 a legislation to strengthen the National Investigation Agency the coun.....

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Central Government Amends Motor Vehicle Rules to Incorporate More Safety Measures(22.07.2020)

Ministry of Road Transports and Highways has notified Central Motor Vehicles (Seventh Amendment) Rules, 2020 which amends a few provisions of the Cent.....

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Provide Reservation to Transgenders: Uttarakhand High Court(01.10.2018)

Uttarakhand High Court has directed the State Government to provide reservation to transgenders in educational institutions and public appointments.

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Recommendations of States in GST council(25.06.2019)

The 35th Meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council was held on 21.06.2019 in New Delhi.

All matters relating to Centre and the Sta.....

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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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AAR, Karnataka: GST Applicable to Reimbursement Received Towards Stipend Paid to Trainees(22.03.2022)

Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Karnataka has held that goods and services tax (GST) is applicable to reimbursement received towards stipend paid t.....

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CBDT dedicates fortnight for pending appeal effect - rectification matters(07.06.2018)

Redressal of public grievances and taxpayer service is an area of top priority for the CBDT and the Income Tax Department. In this connection, a fortn.....

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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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SC: HC’s Decision Allowing Amendment of Cheque Date Mentioned in Complaint, Set Aside(02.05.2024)

SC held that in a matter, where date is a relevant aspect based on which entire aspect relating to issue of notice within time frame is provided under.....

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Ker. HC: Independent Evidence of Accomplice Sufficient in Itself to Sustain Conviction(28.05.2024)

Ker. HC has observed that independent evidence of accomplice should, in itself, be sufficient to sustain conviction. What is required is that there is.....

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Central Government Notifies Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Act, 2021(28.04.2021)

Central Government has notified Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Act, 2021 which has come into force on 27th April, 2021......

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Cabinet approves the Special Economic Zones (Amendment) Bill, 2019(12.06.2019)

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved to introduce a Bill, namely, the Special Economic Zones (Amendment) .....

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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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Lok Sabha Passes National Investigation Agency (Amendment) Bill, 2019(16.07.2019)

Lok Sabha has passed the bill namely the National Investigation Agency (Amendment) Bill, 2019 to allow India's anti-terror agency to investigate cases.....

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ITAT, Delhi: Expenditure of Royalty for Technical Know-How Can Be Treated as Revenue Expenditure(06.04.2022)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has held that the royalty expenditure for the use of know-how can be treated as revenue expenditure under Income .....

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Amendments in Hand Book of Procedures 2015-20(31.08.2016)

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

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Del. HC: Strict Legal Actions in Sexual Harassment Cases Discourage Potential Offenders(04.07.2024)

Delhi High Court has observed that strict legal actions against perpetrators of sexual harassment act as a deterrent, discouraging potential offenders.....

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Director General of Foreign Trade notifies the Appendices and Aayat Niryat Forms(26.04.2023)

In exercise of powers conferred under paragraph 1.03 and 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby notifies.....

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Architect Fees Paid For Construction Of Building Is Capital Expenditure: ITAT(12.09.2018)

Delhi bench of ITAT has held that the architect fees paid by the assessee for the construction of the building which was not used for the purpose of t.....

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Amendments to the All Industry Rates of Duty Drawback effective from 15.07.2020(15.07.2020)

1. Government has made certain amendments in the All Industry Rates (AIRs) of Duty Drawback vide Notification No. 56/2020-Customs (N.T.) dated 13.07.2.....

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Delhi High Court Dismisses Plea for Blanket Ban on Action Against Vendors, Squatters(23.07.2019)

Delhi High Court has declined to stop the local bodies including the municipal corporation from deciding which market in the city could be declared a .....

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Calcutta HC Directs State to File Report on Withdrawal of Security of BJP MLA Suvendu Adhikari(02.07.2021)

Calcutta High Court has directed the West Bengal State government to submit a comprehensive report on the State government's withdrawal of security of.....

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Pending RTI Applications(01.08.2018)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has informed that 23,978 second appeals/complaints are pending as on 26-07-2018. No data is maintained in respect.....

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Honorarium Paid to Chairman of Govt Company is Business Expenditure: ITAT(13.07.2018)

Delhi bench of Income Tax Appellate Tribunal in has held that honorarium paid to Chairman of a Government Company is allowable as business expenditure.....

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Power to allow amendment of complaint/suit is wide, mere delay is not a ground for rejecting the amendment(05.06.2018)

Present appeal has been filed by the Appellant/complainant challenging the impugned order passed by Maharashtra State Consumer Disputes Redressal Comm.....

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Jharkhand High Court Rejects Plea Seeking to Ban Media Reporting on Maoist Surrender(17.05.2017)

Jharkhand High Court has refused to ban media reporting related to surrender of Maoist commander Kundan Pahan.

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Lok Sabha Passes Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2019(24.07.2019)

Lok Sabha has passed the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill 2019, to amend the provisions under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. It was passed through a voi.....

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Ministry of Finance amends Tribunal, Appellate Tribunal and other Authorities (Qualifications, Experience and Other Conditions of Service of Members) Rules, 2020(30.06.2021)

In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 184 of the Finance Act, 2017, the Ministry of Finance notifies Tribunal, Appellate Tribunal and other A.....

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Delhi HC: Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act Not to Operate Retrospectively(25.05.2020)

Delhi High Court has held that the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2018, so far as it substitutes Section 13(1)(d) of the principal Act, doe.....

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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Plea to Centre Challenging Vires of Waqf Act(20.04.2022)

Delhi High Court has issued notice on a public interest litigation filed seeking uniform law for Trust and Trustees, Charities and Charitable Institut.....

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CESTAT, Delhi: Extended Period of Limitation Cannot be Invoked by Excise Department(21.03.2022)

Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) Delhi has held that the extended period of limitation cannot be invoked by the excise depa.....

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Bombay High Court: Judgement Reserved in Kunal Kamra’s Petition Challenging IT Amendment Rules, 2023(09.08.2024)

Bombay High Court has reserved its judgement in the petition filed by comedian Kunal Kamra challenging the IT Amendment Rules, 2023 that empower the U.....

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Amendment to Taxation and Other Laws(29.07.2020)

1. In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 3 of the Taxation and Other Laws (Relaxation of Certain Provisions) Ordinance, 20.....

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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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Parliament Passes Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2019(09.07.2019)

Parliament has passed Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2019 which allows voluntary use of Aadhaar as proof of identity for users to open bank .....

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Rajasthan HC Orders Release of Suspended ADJ Jitendra Gulia in Sexual Assault Case(23.03.2022)

Rajasthan High Court has ordered the release of suspended additional district judge (ADJ) Jitendra Gulia and two other accused, Rahul and Anshul, on b.....

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Loans against Gold Ornaments and Jewellery for Non-Agricultural End-uses(06.08.2020)

1. This is with reference to the circulars DBOD.No.BP.BC.27/21.04.048/2014-15 July 22, 2014 and DBR.RRB.BC.No.53/31.01.001/2016-17 dated February 16, .....

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Patna High Court Summons Traffic SP in Matter of Seized Vehicles from Police Stations(27.04.2022)

Patna High Court has summoned the Superintendent of Traffic Police, Patna in the subject of removal of roadblocks including seized vehicles at Gandhi .....

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Kerala HC Stays Order of ADM, Lakshadweep Directing APP to Attend Legal Cell at Secretariat(26.05.2021)

Kerala High Court has stayed an order of the Additional District Magistrate (ADM), Lakshadweep, directing the Assistant Public Prosecutor (APP) at the.....

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Madras High Court: Share Purchase As Per Company Court’s Constitute Dividend(04.07.2019)

Madras High Court has ruled that the shares purchased pursuant to the order of Company Court would not amount to capital gain and rather will be treat.....

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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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SC Suggests Meeting Between DCPCR & MWCD to Discuss 2021 Amendment to JJ Act(28.03.2023)

Supreme Court has suggested that meeting be held between Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR) and Ministry of Women and Child Devel.....

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SC Directs Union to Take Appropriate Steps on Finance Commission's Recommendations for COVID Relief(01.07.2021)

Supreme Court has directed the Union of India to take appropriate steps on the recommendations made by the Finance Commission in its XVth report regar.....

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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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Parliament Passes the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill, 2018(25.07.2018)

Parliament has passed an anti-corruption Bill namely the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill, 2018 that provides for punishment to bribe givers .....

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Delhi HC Directs to Block Defamatory Tweet, Social Media Posts Against India Today(15.06.2021)

Delhi High Court has directed 'TheCognate' to block the tweet in the form of infographic and other social media posts made against India Today News Ch.....

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ITAT: Dividend Received by Builder not Subject to DDT Shall Assessable as ‘Other Income’(24.05.2022)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Mumbai bench has held that the dividend income received by the assessee, a builder, which is not subject to Divi.....

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New Initiatives for Social Justice and Empowerment(15.12.2015)

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

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NCLAT Condemns Jaypee Lenders for ‘Back door’ Talks With Adani(03.07.2019)

National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has called out lenders of Jaypee Infratech for engaging in “backdoor negotiations” with the Adani grou.....

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Del. HC: Independent Assessment of Award in Appeal u/s 37 of A&C Act Cannot be Undertaken by Courts(24.07.2024)

Delhi High Court has restated that the role of a court while entertaining an arbitration appeal under Section 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation A.....

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Punjab and Haryana High Court Refuses to Stay Haryana Polls Bar(15.09.2015)

Punjab and Haryana HC has denied to stay provisions of Haryana Panchayati Raj (Amendment) Bill, 2015, through which education qualification was set up.....

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Central Government Proposes 39 Amendments in Finance Bill 2022(25.03.2022)

Central Government has proposed 39 amendments in the Finance Bill 2022, including clarification on taxation of virtual digital assets (VDAs) or crypto.....

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RBI Central Board accepts Bimal Jalan Committee recommendations and approves surplus transfer to the Government(26.08.2019)

1. The Central Board of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) decided to transfer a sum of Rs.1,76,051 crore to the Government of India (Government) compris.....

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Reserve Bank of India prescribes guidelines on distribution of dividend by NBFCs(24.06.2021)

In order to enhance more transparency and uniformity, RBI prescribes guidelines on distribution of dividend by Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFCs). .....

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Rajya Sabha Passes Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2019(23.07.2019)

Rajya Sabha has passed the Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2019, amid Opposition call to refer the Bill to a select committee. The Bill f.....

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SC Dismisses Centre's Review Petition Against Interpretation of 102nd Constitution Amendment(02.07.2021)

Supreme Court has dismissed the review petition filed by the Central Government against the 5-judge bench judgment of the Supreme Court which held tha.....

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CESTAT, Delhi: No Service Tax on Toll Collection on Behalf of NHAI(08.04.2022)

Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Delhi has observed that an independent contractor is not liable to pay service tax while .....

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Government: Aadhaar Mandatory for PAN application Form from July 1(29.06.2017)

Income Tax Amendment Rules [Income Tax (17th Amendment) Rules, 2017] which makes quoting Aadhaar mandatory for PAN Application from July-1, has been n.....

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SC: Property Purchaser Not Barred by Doctrine of Lis Pendens from Seeking Impleadment in Suit(12.07.2024)

Supreme Court has observed that there exists no bar to the impleadment of transferees pendente lite with notice. Permitting the impleadment of a trans.....

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Sexual Exploitation Case: Del. HC Directs CBI to Take Steps to Arrest Virendra Dixit & File Report(01.06.2023)

Delhi High Court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to take steps to arrest the absconder and proclaimed offender in the sexual ex.....

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Tamil Nadu Govt Notifies Amendment to State Subordinate Police Officers’ Conduct Rules(18.02.2022)

Tamil Nadu Government has notified an amendment to the State's Subordinate Police Officers' Conduct Rules,1964 by the inclusion of Rule 24-C, prohibit.....

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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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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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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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NGT Quashes Environment Impact Assessment Amendment(27.09.2018)

NGT has quashed a 2016 EIA amendment that had constituted district-level EIA authorities along with expert appraisal committees for sand mining, stati.....

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No Penalty Since Assessee Surrenders Income During Assessment Proceedings: ITAT(18.09.2018)

Delhi Bench of ITAT has held that penalty under Section 271AAA of Income Tax Act, 1961 cannot be levied if assessee surrendered the income during the .....

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Amendment in Notification S.O. number 3645 (E), dated the 5th December, 2016(05.11.2020)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (3) of section 3 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (29 of 1986), read with sub-rule (4) of .....

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Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Third Amendment Rules, 2016(19.07.2016)

The government introduced the Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Third Amendment Rules 2016, amending the extant 2014 rules.

Among th.....

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MAT to State: Make Provision for Transgender Persons to Apply for Home Department Recruitment(17.11.2022)

Maharashtra Administrative Tribunal (MAT) has directed Maharashtra government to create a third option for transgender persons in application forms fo.....

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Delhi HC Dismisses Pleas Challenging Minimum 6 Yrs Age Criteria for Admission in Class 1(12.04.2022)

Delhi High Court has dismissed a bunch of pleas challenging the minimum age criteria of 6 years for admission in class 1 for the academic year 2022-23.....

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President Gives Assent to Criminal Law (Amendment) Act(13.08.2018)

President Ram Nath Kovind has given assent to Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018, that provides for stringent punishment, including death penalty for .....

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President Gives Assent to 105th Constitutional Amendment to Restore States' Power to Identify SEBCs(20.08.2021)

President of India, Mr. Ram Nath Kovind has given assent to the Constitution (One Hundred and Fifth Amendment) Act, 2021 which restores the power of S.....

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Guidelines on Default Loss Guarantee (DLG) in Digital Lending(08.06.2023)

1. A reference is invited to Para (3.4.3.1) of Section C of Annex-II to the RBI Press Release "Recommendations of the Working group on Digital Lending.....

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SC: Arbitration - 2015 Amendment Won't Apply to Section 34 Applications Filed Prior to It(12.11.2021)

Supreme Court has held that the 2015 amendment to Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 will apply only to Section 34 applications t.....

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Amendments to Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20 - Extension to Integrated Goods and Service Tax (IGST) and compensation Cess exemption under EOU scheme till 01.10.2018 - regd(07.06.2018)

In exercise of powers conferred by Section 5 of FT (D&R) Act, 1992, read with Paragraph 1.02 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-20, as amended from tim.....

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Delhi HC: No Eviction of Street Vendors from National Capital(12.09.2016)

Delhi HC has said that no street vendor should be evicted from the city roads or harassed during an ongoing drive being carried out by civic bodies, w.....

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Allahabad HC Issues Notice on PIL Seeking Financial Support/ Stipend For Junior Lawyers(09.03.2022)

Allahabad High Court has issued notice to Union of India, Uttar Pradesh Bar Council and others on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) plea seeking sti.....

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Delhi HC: Because Co Accused Are Absconding Not Ground to Deny Benefit Under HPC Recommendations(14.06.2021)

Delhi High Court has granted interim bail to an undertrial prisoner of 27 years of age for a period of 45 days, accused in a murder case, observing th.....

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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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Del. HC: Re-Admission Allowed of Student Who Failed First Term Due to Shortage of Attendance(04.06.2024)

Delhi High Court has allowed the re-admission of a law student of Delhi University who had failed the first term due to failure to meet the attendance.....

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SEBI notifies Amendments to SEBI (Investment Advisers) Regulations, 2013(03.07.2020)

SEBI has notified amendments to SEBI (Investment Advisers) Regulations, 2013. Amendments are intended to strengthen the regulatory framework for inves.....

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Raj HC: Right To Choose Gender is One of Most Basic Aspects of Self Determination, Dignity & Freedom(29.05.2023)

Rajasthan High Court while allowing a Physical Training Instructor to get his name and gender changed in the service record after a sex reassignment s.....

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Limited Liability Partnership (Amendment) Rules, 2024(05.08.2024)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 79 of the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 (6 of 2009), the Central .....

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CGST: Refund of Duty Deposit Paid on or After Amendment of 2014 Can Invoke Section 35FF(30.05.2022)

Central Goods and Services Tax Authority, Panipat observed that refund of duty deposit paid on or after the amendment of 2014 can invoke Section 35FF .....

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Madras HC Seeks Response on Extension of Covid-19 Cash Relief to Transgender Persons(21.05.2021)

Madras High Court has sought the response of the Tamil Nadu government on a plea seeking the extension of COVID-19 cash relief Rs.4000/- to transgende.....

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Rajya Sabha Passes Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2019(08.08.2019)

Rajya Sabha has passed the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2019. This Bill seeks to increase the number of Supreme Court judges from .....

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Amendment of notification number S.O. 3407(E) dated the 8th November, 2016 S.O.3449(E)(14.11.2016)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 26 of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 (2 of 1934), the Central Government hereby.....

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Citizenship Amendment Act Implemented After 5 Years of its Parliamentary Approval(11.03.2024)

Centre has implemented the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), five years after it was passed in Parliament.

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Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Second Amendment Rules, 2020(29.04.2020)

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 149 read with section 469 of the Companies Act, 2013 (18 of 2013), the Central Government hereby makes .....

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Chhattisgarh HC Directs State to Undertake Intensive Search to Locate Tablighi Jamaat Attendees(13.04.2020)

Chhattisgarh High Court has directed the State Government to undertake intensive search operations to locate the persons who have returned from the Ta.....

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Madras HC: State Should Consider on Applications to Transgender Board(15.06.2021)

Madras High Court has said that the State should consider whether all applicants who have applied to the Transgender Board in the State by May 31, 202.....

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ITAT: Product Development Expenditure is ‘Revenue’ in Nature(23.05.2022)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Pune bench has held that the expenditure incurred on testing and validation of the products is revenue in nature.....

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Reprieve for CSEPDI–TRISHE in Tamil Nadu power project(07.09.2015)

The Court directed TANGEDCO to evaluate CSPEDI-TRISHE bids for setting up thermal power projects in the tender floated. Looking into the tendering pr.....

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Karnataka HC: State Bar Council Should Act Against Resolutions to Not Defend Accused(22.04.2021)

Karnataka High Court has observed that the State Bar Council should take swift action against Bar Associations which pass resolutions calling upon its.....

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Gujarat HC Declares Gujarat Minister’s Election as MLA Void over Corruption(13.05.2020)

Gujarat High Court has voided the 2017 assembly election victory of State law and education minister, Bhupendrasinh Chudasama because of the corrupt p.....

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ITAT Chennai: Entries in Books of Accounts Does Not Prove Genuineness of Expenditure(12.06.2019)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Chennai has held that mere entries in the books of accounts do not prove genuineness of the expenditure. The Tri.....

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MCA Notifies Companies (Incorporation) Third Amendment Rules, 2016(01.08.2016)

Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has notified Companies (Incorporation) Third Amendment Rules,2016 to amend the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 20.....

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Bombay High Court’s Third Judge Opines in 2023 IT Rules Amendment Case(12.03.2024)

The third Judge in the 2023 IT Rules Amendment Case while refusing to stay Central government notification for forming Fact Check Units has opined tha.....

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Jharkhand HC Directs State Govt. to Ensure Basic Necessities for Transgenders(20.04.2020)

Jharkhand High Court has directed the State Government to ensure that the basic necessities such as food and shelter are provided to transgender peopl.....

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Kerala HC: Pending Cases "Ripe For Hearing" Will Also be Taken up During Vacation Period(05.05.2020)

Kerala High Court has released a broad schedule for sitting of vacation benches that will hear urgent cases and other cases that are the stage of disp.....

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Parliament Passes Fugitive Economic Offenders Bill, 2018(26.07.2018)

Parliament has passed a bill that seeks to prevent big economic offenders like Vijay Mallya and Nirav Modi from fleeing the country to evade the legal.....

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Calcutta HC Refuses to Stay Probe Against BJP MLA & LOP in WB Assembly Suvendu Adhikari(15.06.2021)

Calcutta High Court has refused to stay police probe in connection with Tarpaulin theft in which leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal State Ass.....

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Federal Court: Non-Lawyers Providing Legal Advice in Debt Cases are Protected by First Amendment(27.05.2022)

Federal Court in New York has ruled that non-lawyers will be allowed to provide legal advice to low-income New Yorkers who face debt collection action.....

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CAT Stays ECI's Suspension of IAS Officer who Checked PM Narendra Modi's Helicopter(26.04.2019)

Central Administrative Tribunal has stayed the suspension of an IAS officer who had checked Prime Minister Narendra Modi's helicopter in Odisha's Samb.....

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Karnataka HC Quashes 300% Fee Increase at KGF Kendriya Vidyalaya(22.01.2016)

Karnataka High Court has set aside 300 per cent increase for non-BEML category of students of the Kendriya Vidyalaya in BEML Nagar of KGF.

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SC: Default Bail Can’t be Claimed on Ground of Pending Investigation Against Other Accused(24.01.2024)

Supreme Court has held that statutory right of default bail cannot be claimed by accused under Section 167(2) of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 on t.....

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CBEC amendment to 'Tariff values Crude and RBD Palm Oil/Palmolein'(14.08.2015)

The CBEC substituted Tables 1, 2 and 3 in Notification No. 36/2001, dated 3 August, 2001, with amended Tables.

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Rajasthan HC Directs State to Take Steps to Treat Transgender Community as Backward Class(15.02.2022)

Rajasthan High Court has directed the state government to take steps to treat the transgender community as socially and educationally backward class o.....

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Calcutta HC Issues Directions to Augment Security of Suvendu Adhikari(21.01.2022)

Calcutta High Court has issued a host of directions to address a plea moved by BJP MLA and Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari alleging that the.....

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Rajya Sabha Passes Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill, 2019(25.07.2019)

Rajya Sabha has passed Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill, 2019 entailing amendments to the Protection of Children from Sexu.....

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Delhi HC: Transgender Person to Produce Gender Re-Assignment Certificate, Violates Article 21(12.04.2022)

Delhi High Court has held that the Passport Rules, 1980 as they require a Transgender person to produce Gender Re-assignment certificate Surgery, is p.....

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Lok Sabha Passes Special Economic Zones (Amendment) Bill, 2019(27.06.2019)

Lok Sabha has passed the Special Economic Zones (Amendment) Bill, 2019. The Bill seeks to allow trusts to set up units in special economic zones by am.....

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Securities and Exchange Board of India (Employees' Service) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2022(22.06.2022)

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992 (15 of 1992), the Board hereby makes the fol.....

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In contract matters, Court can exercise its discretionary power only in case of bias, mala fide, arbitrariness or unreasonableness(09.08.2017)

In facts of present case, the Government implemented LED Street light Scheme in Tamil Nadu. Tender notices for supply of huge number of 20W LED street.....

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SC Grants Interim Bail to Satyender Jain on Medical Grounds in PMLA Case(26.05.2023)

Supreme Court has granted interim bail for six weeks on medical grounds to Satyendar Jain who has been under custody since May 2022 in a money launder.....

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Gujarat HC: Offending Driver's Statement Can't Form Part of Charge-Sheet(21.03.2022)

Gujarat High Court has held that when proceedings against a driver are instituted for negligence causing a motor accident, then such driver's statemen.....

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SC Issues Notice in Plea Challenging Gujarat Governments' Notification Extending Work Hours(05.08.2020)

Supreme Court has issued notice in a plea challenging the notification issued by the Gujarat Labour and Employment Department granting exemptions to a.....

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Calcutta HC Restrains Special Audit of Bank Headed by BJP MLA Suvendu Adhikari(19.07.2021)

Calcutta High Court has held that the West Bengal government's Co-operative Department shall not conduct a special audit of the Contai Cooperative Ban.....

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SC: Executing Court to Determine Whether Transfer of Suit Property Was Made Post Dismissal of Suit(19.05.2023)

Supreme Court has held that executing court will have to determine whether transfer of immovable property which was made post dismissal of suit, was m.....

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President Gives Assent to Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2019(12.08.2019)

President Ram Nath Kovind has given assent to the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2019. The Bill which has now become an Act will tighten road traffi.....

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Calcutta HC Issues Notice in Mamata Banerjee's Election Petition Against Nandigram Results(15.07.2021)

Calcutta High Court has issued notice to Suvendu Adhikari, the elected candidate of BJP on the election petition filed by West Bengal Chief Minister M.....

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Alignment of Appendix 4R with the Finance Act, 2022 with effect from 01.05.2022(01.06.2022)

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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RBI: Rs. 2000 Notes Withdrawn from Circulation; Will Continue as Legal Tender(22.05.2023)

Reserve Bank of India in pursuance of its Clean Note Policy has announced the withdrawal of Rs. 2000 banknotes from circulation. The notes to be conti.....

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CESTAT, Ahmedabad: Extended Period of Limitation Not Invoked When No Suppression(16.03.2022)

Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Ahmedabad has ruled that the extended period of limitation was not invoked as there was n.....

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Kerala Govt Brings Ordinance to Give Employees ‘Right to Sit’ in Shops and Establishments(26.10.2018)

Kerala Government has promulgated an ordinance titled ‘The Kerala Shops and Establishments (Amendment) Ordinance 2018’, to give employees the ‘right t.....

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Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024 Introduced in Lok Sabha Sent to Joint Parliamentary Committee(09.08.2024)

The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 introduced in the Lok Sabha on 08.08.2024 in the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament, has been referred to a Joint P.....

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Kerala HC Quashes Tender Floated by KSEB for Procurement of Electric Poles(16.07.2021)

Kerala High Court has quashed the tender floated by the KSEB for procuring electric poles of 8 m length with a working load of 140 kg. The Court has c.....

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Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Engagement of Research Associates and Consultants) (Amendment) Regulations, 2022(01.06.2022)

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 240 read with section 194 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (No. 31 of 2016), the Insolvency .....

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Citizenship (Registration of Citizens and Issue of National Identity Cards) Amendment Rules, 2019(21.08.2019)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) and (3) of section 18 of the Citizenship Act, 1955 (57 of 1955), the Central Government hereby .....

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All. HC: Petit. Seeking in Person Appearance Can File Petitions from District Courts’ e-Sewa Kendras(12.08.2024)

The Registrar of Central Public Information Officer, Allahabad High Court , in a reply to an application filed under the Right To Information Act, 200.....

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SC Grants 3 Months Interim Bail to Jitendra Narayan Singh Tyagi in Dharma Sansad Case(18.05.2022)

Supreme Court has granted three months interim bail to Jitendra Narayan Singh Tyagi with regard to the Haridwar Dharma Sansad case linking alleged inf.....

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Kerala HC Seeks IO Report in Rape Case Filed by Olympian Mayookha Johny's Friend(20.07.2021)

Kerala High Court has sought the investigating officer's report in the matter where Olympian athlete Mayookha Johny's friend was allegedly raped and b.....

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ITAT, Delhi: Expenditure of Royalty for Technical Know-How Can Be Treated as Revenue Expenditure(06.04.2022)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has held that the royalty expenditure for the use of know-how can be treated as revenue expenditure under Income .....

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Madras HC Permits Transgender to Change Gender in School, College Records(29.06.2017)

Madras High Court has allowed a petition filed by a transgender software engineer, who underwent sex reassignment surgery from female to male, to chan.....

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SC: Can Apply Principle of Res Judicata if Conflict of Interest Exists between Co-defendants(10.07.2024)

Supreme Court while observing that the principle of res judicata is not only applicable between plaintiff and defendant but also between two co-defend.....

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Supreme Court Grants Centre 4 Weeks Time Extension to Frame Guidelines(17.08.2021)

Supreme Court has granted four weeks time to the Centre to frame guidelines making recommendations for payment of ex-gratia assistance to dependents o.....

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Parliament Passes Negotiable Instruments Bill, 2015(07.12.2015)

Parliament passes the Negotiable Instruments (Amendment) Bill, 2015, which deals with cheque bounce cases. The Bill sought to amend the Negotiable Ins.....

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Jharkhand Govt. Approves Medical Insurance, Monthly Stipend for Lawyers(09.09.2024)

Jharkhand Government has approved medical insurance of Rs. 5 Lakh for over 30,000 lawyers across the State. In addition to this, advocates aged 65 yea.....

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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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Cal. HC: Bengal Govt. to Ensure Reservation in all Public Employment to Transgender Persons(19.06.2024)

Calcutta High Court has directed Government of West Bengal to ensure 1% reservation to all transgender persons in all public employment in the State i.....

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Andhra Pradesh HC Cancels State's 6.4-Gw Solar Project Tender(21.06.2021)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that the State had awarded solar power tenders in contravention of the Electricity Act, 2003, and quashed the reque.....

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Delhi HC Directs Politicians to Surrender Hoarded Medicines to DGHS for Treatment of Poor(18.05.2021)

Delhi High Court has stated that politicians have no business to hoard medicines, directing that such medicines must be surrendered to Director Genera.....

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Rajya Sabha Passes Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Amendment Bill, 2019(07.08.2019)

Rajya Sabha has passed the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Amendment Bill, 2019. The Bill aims at the speedy eviction of unauthor.....

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SC: No Bar in Permitting Amendment of Pleadings or Filing of Documents in CIRP Application(05.08.2021)

Supreme Court has observed that there is no bar in permitting amendment of pleadings or to the filing of additional document in an application under S.....

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Amendment in the Notification No. 5/2016-Customs dated 01.12.2016 published vide S.O. 3602 (E) dated 01.12.2016.(21.01.2019)

In pursuance of notification No. 60/2015-Customs (N.T.), published vide number G.S.R. 453(E), dated 4th June 2015 in Gazette of India, Extra-ordinary,.....

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Kerala HC to Registrar, District Judiciary: Introduce Child-Friendly Rooms in Family Courts(30.06.2022)

Kerala High Court while suggesting introduction of child-friendly rooms in all Family Courts in the State, has directed Registrar of the District Judi.....

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Delhi HC Stays CIC Order against BJP MLA's Wife on MCD Pensions(26.10.2016)

Delhi High Court has stayed Central Information Commission's (CIC) direction to BJP MLA Vijender Gupta's wife to explain how she had authorized disbur.....

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Karnataka HC Directs State Government on Number of People That Can Attend Burial(13.08.2020)

Karnataka High Court has directed the State government to ensure that direction mandating not more than 20 people can attend burial/crematorium ground.....

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Delhi HC: Street Vendors Expected to Take Proactive Steps to Get Vaccinated(03.08.2021)

Delhi High Court has remarked that it is expected that the street vendors are expected to take Pro active steps in getting vaccinated in order to avoi.....

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Rajasthan HC Grants Time to Central Govt to File Progress Report on CAA(25.08.2020)

Rajasthan High Court on Wednesday granted a week's time to the Central Government to file a progress report on the drafting of rules for implementatio.....

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West Bengal Assembly Passes Taxation Tribunal (Amendment) Bill, 2022(22.06.2022)

West Bengal Assembly has passed the West Bengal Taxation Tribunal (Amendment) Bill, 2022 which seeks to replace the Governor with the State Government.....

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ITAT, Delhi: Expenditure of Royalty for Technical Know-How Can Be Treated as Revenue Expenditure(06.04.2022)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has held that the royalty expenditure for the use of know-how can be treated as revenue expenditure under Income .....

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Income-tax (Twelfth Amendment) Rules, 2022(05.05.2022)

In exercise of the powers conferred by the section 245Q read with section 295 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961), the Central Board of Direct Ta.....

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Patna HC Asks State Govt to Enhance Economic Support to Transgender Community(18.09.2020)

Patna High Court has asked the State Government to think about enhancing the economic support to the members of the Transgender community who, "at thi.....

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Draft Rules setting higher vehicular pollution standards(27.11.2015)

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways notified draft Rules to amend pollution standards in the Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989. The amendment .....

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Delhi HC: Transgender Person to Produce Gender Re-Assignment Certificate, Violates Article 21(12.04.2022)

Delhi High Court has held that the Passport Rules, 1980 as they require a Transgender person to produce Gender Re-assignment certificate Surgery, is p.....

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Madras HC Rejects Cognizant's Plea Challenging Rs 2,912 Crore Income Tax Demand(26.06.2019)

Madras High Court has dismissed information technology major Cognizant Technology Solutions plea of challenging the recovery proceedings initiated by .....

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Calcutta High Court: Under Section 354A IPC, Only Men Can be Prosecuted(29.07.2024)

Calcutta High Court has held that, it can be safely accepted that a female cannot be an accused under Section 354A of the IPC, 1860 as is evident from.....

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US Supreme Court Strikes Down New York Law Limiting Guns in Public(24.06.2022)

United States Supreme Court has struck down a New York law that placed strict restrictions on carrying concealed firearms in public for self defense b.....

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Allahabad High Court Denies Protection to Homosexual-Transgender Couple(03.10.2018)

Allahabad High Court has refused protection to a couple—a homosexual and a transgender— who had approached the court alleging that they were being har.....

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Delhi HC Issues Notice in Bail Plea Moved by Shivinder Singh(30.09.2020)

Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Delhi Government in a bail plea moved by Religare Finvest's ex-promoter Shivinder Mohan Singh.

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ITAT, Mumbai: Deemed Dividend Would Not Attract Loans and Advances Out of Commercial Consideration(26.04.2022)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has observed that the provisions of deemed dividend under Section 2(22)(e) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 would be .....

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Delhi HC Says Delay in Formulating Scheme has Defeated the Purpose of Street Vendors Act(05.10.2016)

Delhi HC has said that delay in formulating a scheme to carry out a survey of street vendors in the city and issuing them certificates to sell their w.....

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Mad. HC: Not Paying Junior Lawyers Minimum Stipends is Violative of their Fundamental Rights(07.06.2024)

Mad. HC has observed that extracting work from junior lawyers without payment is exploitation and directly in violation of fundamental rights enshrine.....

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Indian Insurance Companies (Foreign Investment) Amendment Rules, 2021(19.05.2021)

Whereas, certain draft rules, namely, the Indian Insurance Companies (Foreign Investment) Amendment Rules, 2021, were published in the Gazette of Indi.....

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Parliament Approves Homoeopathy Central Council (Amendment) Bill, 2019(03.07.2019)

Parliament has approved Homoeopathy Central Council (Amendment) Bill, 2019 that seeks to extend the period for reconstitution of the Central Council f.....

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Delhi High Court: BCI Directed to Decide Plea for Payment of Minimum Stipend to Junior Lawyers(25.07.2024)

Delhi High Court has directed Bar Council of India (BCI) to decide the plea regarding payment of minimum stipend to junior lawyers within a period of .....

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

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

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Sea Cargo Manifest and Transhipment (Fourth Amendment) Regulations, 2021(30.06.2021)

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 157, read with sections 30, 30A, 41, 41A, 53, 54, 56, sub-section (3) of section 98 and sub-section (2).....

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Amendment to the Master Direction (MD) on KYC - Instructions on Wire Transfer(04.05.2023)

1. This is with reference to the Master Direction (MD) on KYC dated February 25, 2016, as amended from time to time, in terms of which Regulated Entit.....

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Rajya Sabha Clears Special Economic Zones (Amendment) Bill, 2019(28.06.2019)

Rajya Sabha has cleared the Special Economic Zones (Amendment) Bill, 2019 on 27th June, 2019 that seeks to allow trusts to set up units in special eco.....

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Kerala High Court Upholds Coo-perative Law Amendment(26.07.2018)

Kerala High Court while observing that primary societies have no fundamental right to be members of central society, the Kerala High Court upheld the .....

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Madras HC Disposes of Petition Assailing Validity of Amendment Law Officer Appointment Rules(17.06.2021)

Madras High Court has disposed of a petition filed assailing the validity of an amendment that was made to the rules under the Law Officers of High Co.....

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ATMs are to be treated as computers, entitled to a high rate of depreciation(16.06.2020)

Assessee is engaged in the business of manufacture of automated teller machines (ATMs) and distribution of NCR book products and commissions in India......

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Madras High Court Declines Transgender Person's Request to Redo Selection Test(28.08.2017)

Madras High Court has turned down the request of a transgender person to retake a constable recruitment test, stating that allowing her to participate.....

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Income-Tax (19th Amendment) Rules, 2020(10.08.2020)

In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (d) of sub-section (8) of section 139A and clause (ii) of sub-section (7) of section 206AA read with sec.....

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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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Lok Sabha Passes Essential Commodities (Amendment) Bill, 2020(16.09.2020)

Lok Sabha has passed the Essential Commodities (Amendment) Bill, 2020 by voice vote. The Bill seeks to amend the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 and a.....

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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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Gauhati HC to State: Constitute Transgender Welfare Board Within Six Weeks(29.06.2023)

Gauhati High Court has directed State Government to expedite the process of constitution of Transgender Welfare Board and complete the same within 6 w.....

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Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Amendment Rules, 2020(07.09.2020)

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 73 read with sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 469 of the Companies Act, 2013 (18 of 2013), the Centr.....

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Supreme Court Defers Hearing of Plea Seeking SIT Probe Against PM Modi(19.12.2016)

Supreme Court has deferred hearing a plea seeking a probe against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for allegedly receiving payments from Sahara and Aditya.....

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Kar HC: No Reason why Able Bodied Person Shouldn’t be Bound to Maintain Dependant Mother(14.07.2023)

Karnataka High Court has observed that if an able-bodied person is bound to maintain his dependent wife, there is no reason why such a rule should not.....

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Public Sector Firms to Pay 30% Dividend(08.01.2016)

Finance Ministry has asked Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) to shell out 30% dividend to the government, and that CPSEs with large cash reser.....

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Kerala HC to State: Appoint Independent Chief Investigating Officer in SPCA Expeditiously(08.06.2022)

Kerala High Court has directed the State to finalise the appointment of an independent Chief Investigating Officer in the State Police Complaints Auth.....

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Amendment in format of ANF-2H and ANF-2I of HBP, 2015-2020-reducing regulatory compliance burden(12.07.2021)

In exercise of powers conferred under paragraph 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby revises the f.....

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Lok Sabha Passes the Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024(12.12.2024)

Lok Sabha has passed the Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024 which seeks to amend the Railways Act, 1989. The bill aims at enhancing the functioning and i.....

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Allahabad HC: GST Rate & HSN Code Requisite in Notice Inviting Tenders(22.12.2020)

Allahabad High Court has held that bidders are required to mention the Goods and Services Tax Rate and the HSN Code in the Notice Inviting Tender to e.....

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Del. HC: Joint Trials Not to be Held Between Child in Conflict With Law and an Adult Offender(04.03.2025)

Delhi High Court has held that as per plain reading of Section 23 of Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 there can be no doub.....

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TRAI releases Recommendations on "Regulatory framework for Internet Telephony"(24.10.2017)

1. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has today released its Recommendations on "Regulatory framework for Internet Telephony".

.....

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Allahabad HC: CrPC Doesn’t Indicates That Proclaimed Offender is Barred to File for Pre-Arrest Bail(21.07.2022)

Allahabad High Court has held that Section 438 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) doesn't say that a proclaimed offender would be barred to file ant.....

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Iraq Supreme Court Rules Kurdish Referendum Unconstitutional(21.11.2017)

Supreme Court has said that all petitions relating to beef ban in Maharashtra should be listed before one bench only and sent the batch of pleas to be.....

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Government Notifies IBC Amendment Act, 2021 Enables Pre-Packaged Insolvency Resolution for MSMEs(13.08.2021)

Central Government has notified the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code Amendment Act, 2021 which has enabled Pre-packaged Insolvency Resolution for MSMEs......

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SC Issues Notice on Plea Challenging MHA Notification Extending Compliance Date of FCRA Act(03.09.2021)

Supreme Court has issued notice on a batch of petitions challenging the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India notification dated May 18,.....

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Lok Sabha Passes Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Bill, 2019(03.07.2019)

Lok Sabha has passed the Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Bill, 2019. The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare noted that the Bill would be .....

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Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Connectivity and General Network Access to the inter-State Transmission System) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2024 to be effective from 15.07.2024(12.07.2024)

Whereas, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Connectivity and General Network Access to the inter-State Transmission System) (Second Amendm.....

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Madras HC Imposes Penalty on Madha Dental College for Interpolating Attendance Register(23.03.2022)

Madras High Court has imposed a penalty of Rs. 3 crore on Madha Dental College and Hospital at Kundrathur in Chennai for having interpolated the atten.....

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Del HC Issues Notice to Vijender Gupta on Arvind Kejriwal's Plea to Quash Summons in Defamation Case(26.08.2019)

Delhi High Court has sought the response of the State of National Capital Territory (NCT) and leader of opposition Vijender Gupta on Chief Minister Ar.....

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Bank Lending and Loan Quality: The Case of India(14.12.2016)

The Reserve Bank of India today placed on its website a Working Paper titled 'Bank Lending and Loan Quality: The Case of India' under the Reserve Bank.....

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HP HC: No Application of Section 29A of A&C Act on Proceedings Commencing before 2015 Amendment Act(08.11.2024)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has affirmed that Section 29A of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 shall not apply on arbitration proceedings that co.....

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SC Refuses to Completely Remove Ceiling Limits on Iron Ore Production in Karnataka(29.08.2022)

Supreme Court has refused to accept the recommendation of Centrally Empowered Committee, to grant complete relaxation of the ceiling limit imposed on .....

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Delhi HC Imposes Cost on Jail-Superintendent for Not Sending Asthma Patient's Medical Report(15.10.2020)

Delhi High Court has imposed a cost of Rs. 5,000/- to be recovered from the salary of the Jail Superintendent concerned who failed to send asthma pati.....

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Rajya Sabha Passes Repealing and Amending Bill, 2019(05.08.2019)

Rajya Sabha has passed the Repealing and Amending Bill, 2019. This Bill will repeal 58 old central laws which the Government said has been done to ach.....

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CIC Orders Air India to Share Complete Record of PM Modi’s Foreign Travel(10.05.2018)

Central Information Commission has directed Air India to disclose complete record of Narendra Modi’s foreign visits during the financial year 2016-201.....

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Lok Sabha Passes Motor Vehicles Amendment Bill 2016, Fines Raised by 5 Times(11.04.2017)

Lok Sabha has passed Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, which seeks to reduce crashes, deaths and injuries on roads and bring reforms in road transport .....

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Mad. HC: 2020 Amendment to Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, Struck Down(27.04.2024)

Madras High Court has struck down the amendment to the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act brought by the State in the year 2020 .....

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Negotiable Instruments (Amendment) Ordinance Lapses, Causing Uncertainty in Cheque Bounce Cases(07.09.2015)

NI (Amendment) Ordinance, 2015, has lapsed on 31st Aug, 2015 as the maximum period of 6 weeks from the date of reassembly of Parliament after the prom.....

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SC to Centre/State: Amend CP Rules on Appointment Process of Commission Members(15.03.2023)

Supreme Court has directed Centre & States to comply with direction in Secretary, Ministry of Consumer Affairs v. Dr. Mahindra Bhaskar Limaye (MANU/SC.....

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SC: Disturbing to See Trend of Projecting Civil Financial Disputes as Criminal Matters(06.07.2023)

Supreme Court has observed that despite judgments of Apex Court in the case of Priyanka Srivastava vs. State of U.P (MANU/SC/0344/2015) & Vijay Kumar .....

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SC Issues Notice to Air India for Denying Job to Transgender(07.11.2017)

Supreme Court has issued notice to Air India and the Civil Aviation Ministry on a petition by a transgender who said she was denied a cabin crew job b.....

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Madras High Court: Tendering Apology for Hate Speech Cannot be Entertained(15.11.2024)

Mad. HC has stated that whenever scurrilous and derogatory statements are made by any person bordering hate speech and thereafter the person is prosec.....

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Madras HC Directs Endowments Department to Appoint Body to Oversee Temple Renovation(07.11.2016)

Madras High Court has directed Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department to appoint an Expert Committee to oversee maintenance and .....

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Delhi HC Seeks Response on Plea for Building Separate Public Toilet Facilities for Transgender(27.07.2021)

Delhi High Court has sought the response of Centre and Delhi Government on a plea seeking directions for building separate public toilet facilities fo.....

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Karnataka HC Seeks Response on Plea Seeking Horizontal Reservation for Transgenders(21.10.2020)

Karnataka High Court has directed the State government to respond to an application which sought that horizontal reservation should be provided to Tra.....

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Delhi HC Directs DSLSA to Conduct Training Workshop for Jail Superintendents(06.08.2020)

Delhi High Court has directed the Member Secretary of the Delhi State Legal Services Authority to conduct a training workshop for the Superintendents,.....

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Alignment of Appendix 4R with the Finance Act, 2021(11.05.2022)

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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President Promulgates Enemy Property Ordinance, 2016(08.01.2016)

President of India has promulgated the Enemy Property (Amendment and Validation) Ordinance, 2016 on January 07, 2016 to make amendments to the Enemy P.....

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Special Economic Zones (Third Amendment) Rules, 2023(05.07.2023)

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 55 of the Special Economic Zones Act, 2005 (28 of 2005), the Central Government hereby makes the follow.....

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Supreme Court Orders Release of Manipur Based Activist Erendro Leichombam(19.07.2021)

Supreme Court has ordered release of Manipur based political activist Erendro Leichombam, who was detained under the stringent National Security Act, .....

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Time Extension for comments on (2nd Amendment) to Telecommunication (Broadcasting and Cable) Services Standards of Quality of Service and Consumer Protection (Addressable Systems) Regulations, 2017(22.08.2019)

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released a draft regulation titled "Draft (Second Amendment) to The Telecommunication (Broadcasting a.....

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Justice Hema Committee Report Made Public(20.08.2024)

Justice Hema Committee report constituted in 2017 by the Kerala Government has been made public. The report states that there must be an independent f.....

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Delhi HC: S.148 NI Act Will Extend to Appeals Out of Complaint Filed Prior to 2018 Amendment(19.05.2022)

Delhi High Court has observed that the applicability of Section 148 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 will be extended to appeals arising out of.....

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President Assents Sugar Cess (Amendment) Act, 2015(13.01.2016)

President has given his assent to Sugar Cess (Amendment) Act, 2015.

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SC Extends Interim Bail Granted to Satyendar Jain in Money Laundering Case on Medical Grounds(10.07.2023)

Supreme Court has extended the interim bail granted to former cabinet minister of the Delhi Government Satyendar Jain in the money laundering case on .....

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SC Issues Notice in Prayer for Compensation for Illegal Detention of Leichobam Erendro(20.07.2021)

Supreme Court has issued notice on the prayer made by Manipur based political activist Leichobam Erendro seeking compensation for the illegal detentio.....

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MoRTH Issues Draft Notification to Bring Amendments to Rules Automated Testing Station(28.03.2022)

Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has issued a draft notification dated March 25, 2022 to bring certain amendments in the rules for Reco.....

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SEBI: Two-Thirds of Members of NRC and AC of Listed Company to be Independent Directors(30.06.2021)

Securities and Exchange Board of India has said that two-thirds of the members of the nomination & remuneration committee (NRC) and the audit committe.....

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Madras HC: Schools Can Allow Students to Attend Classes, with Social Distancing(10.09.2020)

Madras High Court has held that schools in Tamil Nadu can allow students to attend classes, by following physical distancing norms if special attentio.....

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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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Recommendations of 50th GST Council Meeting(12.07.2023)

• Taxing Casino, Horse Racing, and Online gaming at the uniform rate of 28% on full face value • Notification of GST Appellate Tribunal by the Centre.....

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SC: Gift Deed Conditioned Upon Rendering of Services Without Remuneration is Unconstitutional(13.12.2024)

Supreme Court has held that a gift deed which has a condition requiring donees to render services without any remuneration, would amount to forced lab.....

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President Promulgates Taxation Laws (Amendment) Ordinance, 2019(23.09.2019)

President has promulgated the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Ordinance 2019 to bring into effect the slew of corporate tax rate cuts announce by the Govern.....

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Del. HC Orders Release of “End of Life Vehicles” on Undertaking by Owners(23.08.2023)

Delhi High Court has ordered for release of “end of life vehicles” upon an undertaking by their owners that such vehicles won’t be plied or be parked .....

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Bombay HC: Marking Attendance at Police Station Not Mere Formality But Opportunity to Investigate(13.07.2022)

Bombay High Court has held that the condition of police attendance imposed by the court on an accused is not a mere formality and must be used by the .....

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Rajya Sabha Passes Jallianwala Bagh National Memorial (Amendment) Bill, 2019(20.11.2019)

Rajya Sabha has passed the Jallianwala Bagh National Memorial (Amendment) Bill, 2019. The Bill scraps the provision in the Jallianwala Bagh National M.....

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P&H HC Directs SSP to Respond on Serious Allegation of Custodial Violence by Punjab Police(23.04.2025)

The Punjab and Haryana HC, while taking note of serious custodial violence and brutal torture, has a sought response from SSP by way of an affidavit a.....

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SC: Can Apply Doctrine of ‘Lis Pendens’ Even if Section 52 of TPA Inapplicable in a State(07.05.2024)

Supreme Court has held that there can be no doubt that even if Section 52 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 does not apply in its strict sense to .....

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SC: Arbitrator Can Award Pendente Lite Interest if Not Barred Under Contract(20.03.2023)

Supreme Court has held that unless there is a specific bar under the contract, Arbitrator can award pendente lite interest in view of Section 31(7)(a).....

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Customs and Central Excise Settlement Commission (Amendment) Procedure, 2017(09.05.2017)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (4) of Section 32-I of the Central Excise Act, 1944 (1 of 1944) and sub-section (4) of section 127 .....

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Centre Starts Granting Citizenship Under CAA in West Bengal, Haryana and Uttarakhand(30.05.2024)

Central Government has started granting citizenship under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 (CAA) in West Bengal, Haryana and Uttarakhand. Ministr.....

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Ensure There is No Suppression of Dissent, Discussion or Debate: Bombay HC(27.11.2018)

Bombay High Court, while directing CBI and Maharashtra CID to make sincere efforts to trace the accused in the murder of anti-superstition crusader Na.....

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Enforcement Date: Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Act, 2023(16.08.2023)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 1 of the Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Act, 2023 (23 of 2023), the Cen.....

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Special Economic Zones (Second Amendment) Rules, 2022(06.07.2022)

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 55 of the Special Economic Zones Act, 2005 (28 of 2005), the Central Government hereby makes the follow.....

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Mumbai Court Declares Mallya Proclaimed Offender(11.11.2016)

A Mumbai Court has declared beleaguered entrepreneur Vijay Mallya, a proclaimed offender and directed the Enforcement Directorate to freeze movable pr.....

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BCI Issues Circular Suggesting Monthly Stipend to Advocates in Urban and Rural Areas(16.10.2024)

BCI has issued a circular making recommendation that junior advocates should be paid a monthly stipend of Rs. 20,000 in urban areas and Rs. 15,000 in .....

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Uttarakhand HC Refuses to Quash Criminal Proceedings Against INC Candidate for 2012 State Elections(22.09.2020)

Uttarakhand High Court has refused to quash criminal proceedings under Section 125 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950 against Rajendra Sing.....

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RBI releases Consultation Paper on Peer to Peer Lending(28.04.2016)

The Reserve Bank of India released a Consultation Paper on Peer to Peer Lendin.....

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BCI Files Objection to the Draft Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2025(20.02.2025)

Bar Council of India has filed objections to the Draft Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2025 and has stated that the bill, if enacted will have serious imp.....

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Gauhati HC Asks Advocate General to Consider on Operation of Child Friendly Courts(19.07.2021)

Gauhati High Court has asked the Advocate General to take up to issue with State Government so that a child friendly Court is made operational at the .....

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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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Delhi HC: Liquor Vendor’s License Can’t be Cancelled Merely Because of Public Sentiment(08.06.2022)

Delhi High Court has held that unless the license of liquor vend is established to violate any statutory provision, the same cannot merit cancellation.....

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Lok Sabha Passes the Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024(12.12.2024)

Lok Sabha has passed the Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024 which seeks to amend the Railways Act, 1989. The bill aims at enhancing the functioning and i.....

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Bombay HC Rejects Vijay Mallya’s Plea Seeking Stay on FEOA Proceedings Against Him(23.11.2018)

Bombay High Court has dismissed Vijay Mallya’s appeal, wherein he had pleaded for stay on the proceedings under Fugitive Economic Offenders Act (FEOA.....

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Mad. HC: Developing Hatredness Towards Trans-Genders in Locality is Unconstitutional(18.08.2023)

Madras High Court has observed that the act of Panchayat president seeking cancellation of land granted by Government to transpersons in the locality .....

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Del. HC: Divorced Daughter Not a Dependent u/s 21 of HAMA(15.09.2023)

Delhi High Court has held that an unmarried or widowed daughter is recognized to have a claim in the estate of the deceased, but a “divorced daughter”.....

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Gauhati HC Issues Notice on PIL for Appointments to National Council for Transgenders(22.10.2020)

Gauhati High Court has issued notice in a public interest litigation seeking issuance of directions to the Centre for taking "immediate and effective .....

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Supreme Court: Must Not Rigidly Interpret Three-Month Limitation Period under A&C Act(07.04.2025)

Supreme Court has observed that for challenging an arbitral award the three-month limitation period under Section 34(3) of the Arbitration & Conciliat.....

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SC Seeks Centre’s Response in Plea for Introducing Penal Laws for Protection of Transgenders(13.10.2020)

Supreme Court has sought the Centre’s response on a Public Interest Litigation seeking to fill a void in penal law to protect transgenders from sexual.....

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Madras High Court Suggests Surrender of Passports from Loan Defaulters(02.01.2019)

Madras High Court has suggested that the Centre bring in appropriate amendments in the Passport Rules, so that banks and financial institutions can de.....

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Delhi HC: Amendment to Prevention of Corruption Act Not to Apply to Offences Taken Place(26.11.2020)

Delhi High Court has held that the 2018 amendment to the Prevention of Corruption Act, does not apply to the offences which have already taken place.

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MCA Amends Companies (Removal of Names of Companies From the Register of Companies) Rules, 2016(14.06.2022)

Ministry of Corporate Affairs vide notification has amended the provision of the Companies (Removal of Names of Companies from the Register of Compani.....

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CSR expenditure during 2014-2015(03.05.2016)

The Minister of Corporate Affairs released figures on expenditure towards Corporate Social Responsibility activities between 2014 and 2015. A grand to.....

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SC: Should Not Impose Oppressive Conditions While Granting Remission(20.02.2025)

Supreme Court has stated that when a convict is released by granting relief of permanent remission, the conditions imposed by the Government should no.....

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

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

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Karnataka HC Directs State Government to Implement Provisions of Transgender Act(03.09.2020)

Karnataka High Court has directed the State Government to take steps for implementation of the relevant provisions of the Transgender Persons (Protect.....

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Lok Sabha Passes the Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024(12.12.2024)

Lok Sabha has passed the Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024 which seeks to amend the Railways Act, 1989. The bill aims at enhancing the functioning and i.....

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Amendments approved in interest subvention scheme for MSMEs(16.12.2019)

Changes set to give Fillip to the MSME Sector

The Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Road Transport & Highways, Shri.....

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SC Issues Notice on PIL Challenging Order Retrospectively Amending Tenure of ED Director(16.02.2021)

Supreme Court has issued notice on a Public Interest Litigation filed by Common Cause challenging the order dated 13th November, 2020 which retrospect.....

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Gauhati HC: Courts Must Consider Releasing Accused on Probation Under 1958 Act(09.01.2025)

Gauhati High Court has opined that a court may not grant benefit to the accused under Probation of Offenders Act, 1958 considering the facts of a case.....

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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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Mad. HC to State: Provide Reservation to Transgender Persons in Local Body Elections(24.08.2023)

Madras High Court has directed State Government to initiate all appropriate steps to grant reservations to Transgender persons in the local body elect.....

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Delhi HC: Start-Ups Can't Seek Relaxation of Tender Conditions as a Matter of Right(14.07.2022)

Delhi High Court has held that a Start-up company cannot claim relaxation in tender processes as a matter of right, especially in certain fields like .....

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

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

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SC: No Registration of Further Suits against Places of Worship till Further Orders(13.12.2024)

Supreme Court while hearing petitions challenging the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991, has directed that no further suits shall be re.....

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RBI cautions against unauthorised Digital Lending Platforms/Mobile Apps(23.12.2020)

There have been reports about individuals/small businesses falling prey to growing number of unauthorised digital lending platforms/Mobile Apps on pro.....

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Bombay High Court Asks Maharashtra Govt to Set Up Child-Friendly Courts on Priority(27.11.2018)

Bombay High Court has directed Maharashtra Government to set up child-friendly courtrooms in all the judicial premises across the state on a “priority.....

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A letter of intent is not a binding agreement enforceable in Courts, and nor it is a promise to issue a subsequent allotment letter(18.01.2018)

In facts of present case, Petitioner received a Show Cause Notice from the NDMC, by it (the NDMC) while referring to clause 1(i) of NIT, which provide.....

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Del. HC: Even After Decades of Independence, Women Continue to Face Harassment(03.03.2025)

Delhi HC has observed that even after decades of independence, women continue to face harassment in public spaces, including public transport, where t.....

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Amendment in Export Policy of Wheat Flour(11.07.2022)

1. Kind attention is invited to Notification No. 18/2015-2020 dated 06.07.2022 issued vide S.O. No. 3111(E) on above captioned subject, wherein the Ce.....

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Gujarat HC Allows 19 Year Hindu Girl to Live-in with 20 Year Muslim Boyfriend(29.11.2016)

Gujarat High Court has permitted a 19-year-old Hindu girl to live-in with her Muslim boyfriend, who is just 20 years old and is currently ineligible f.....

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Kerala Government Orders Rs. 3,000 Monthly Stipend for Junior Lawyers(27.06.2022)

Kerala Government has issued an order mandating a monthly stipend of Rs. 3,000 for junior lawyers in the State.

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Gujarat High Court Dismisses Review Petition against Narendra Modi in Selfie Case(06.11.2015)

Gujarat High Court while upholding the earlier order, has dismissed revision petition filed against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for alleged breach of.....

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Del. HC: Maintenance to be Given to Major Child Till He Does Not Become Financially Independent(02.08.2024)

Delhi High Court has held that a child who is pursuing his education would be entitled to maintenance under Section 26 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.....

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Enforcement date of Unlawful Activities Prevention (Amendment) Act, 2019(14.08.2019)

S.O.2938(E).--In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 1 of the Unlawful Activities Prevention (Amendment) Act, 2019 (28 of 2.....

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SC: Lender Who Advanced Interest Free Loans to Finance Business Operations is Financial Creditor(30.07.2021)

Supreme Court has observed that a lender who advanced interest free loans to finance the business operations of a corporate body is a Financial Credit.....

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J&K HC: Non-Consideration of Leave to Defend Application Makes the Decree Unsustainable in Law(24.02.2025)

Jammu and Kashmir High Court has held that non-consideration of application for leave to defend a suit filed by the defendant on merits makes the impu.....

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CG HC on Compassionate Appt: Enquiry on financial dependency can’t be done if Kin is in Govt Service(22.06.2023)

Chhattisgarh High Court has held that Court cannot order enquiry to determine dependency of other family members upon a family member who is already a.....

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Life Insurance Corporation of India (Special Allowance for In-House Development of Actuarial Capability) Second Amendment Rules, 2021(07.07.2021)

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 48 of the Life Insurance Corporation Act, 1956 (31 of 1956), the Central Government hereby makes the fo.....

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JKL HC: Purpose of Order 6 Rule 17 of CPC is to Advance Substantial Justice(05.06.2023)

Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court while observing that Order 6 Rule 17 of CPC exists to ensure that parties involved in legal dispute receive fa.....

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Karnataka HC Issues Guidelines on CWCs When Child Being Surrendered(20.08.2021)

Karnataka High Court has issued guidelines on how the Child Welfare Committees (CWCs) will have to proceed to hold inquiry and counselling when parent.....

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Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Bill, 2015(09.12.2015)

The Union Cabinet has approved amendments to the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Bill, 2015 made by the Select Committee of Rajya Sabha. The .....

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SC: If Sale Hit by Lis Pendens, Bona Fide Purchase Can’t be Used as a Defence(15.10.2024)

Supreme Court has observed that once sale agreement is proved and the subsequent sale is during pendency of the suit hit by the doctrine of lis penden.....

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Parliament Passes General Insurance Business (Nationalization) Amendment Bill 2021(12.08.2021)

Parliament has passed the General Insurance Business (Nationalization) Amendment Bill 2021 which removes the condition that the Central Government sho.....

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Amendment in the Acetone (Quality Control) Order, 2020(16.08.2021)

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 16 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 (11 of 2016), the Central Government hereby makes the fo.....

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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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Kar. HC to NLSIU: Provisionally Admit Transgender Student(23.08.2023)

Karnataka High Court has directed National Law School of India University (NLSIU) to admit a transgender person in the 3-year LLB course for the acade.....

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Sabarimala: Kerala HC Dismisses Shobha Surendran’s PIL Against Police Measures(05.12.2018)

Kerala High Court has dismissed a PIL filed by BJP leader Shobha Surendran questioning police measures in Sabarimala matter and imposed a cost of Rs. .....

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SC: Amendment of Plaint Can’t be Permitted if it is Likely to Change Nature of Suit(13.07.2022)

Supreme Court has held that a Court would not be justified in allowing the amendment of plaint if the nature of the suit is likely to be changed as a .....

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Cabinet approves amendment to Sikh Gurudwaras Act and Mines Act(10.03.2016)

The Union Cabinet approved proposals of the Ministry of Home Affairs to amend the Sikh Gurdwaras Act, 1925 retrospectively. The amendment, to be intro.....

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RBI Hikes Key Rate By 0.50% To Pre-Pandemic Levels(05.08.2022)

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has increased its key lending rates by 50 basis points to pre-pandemic levels of 5.40 per cent in an attempt to control th.....

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Lok Sabha Passes Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019(10.12.2019)

Lok Sabha has passed the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019. The Bill seeks to make it easier for non-Muslim refugees from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Af.....

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Delhi HC Directs Police to Look Into Plea for Opening Road Stretch Closed Due to Anti-CAA Protests(14.01.2020)

Delhi High Court has disposed off a Public Interest Litigation seeking reopening of the Kalindi Kunj - Shaheen Bagh stretch which is currently closed .....

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SC: Gender-Neutral JAG Appointments Judgment Not Retrospective(16.10.2025)

Supreme Court clarified that its judgment removing reservation for men in the Indian Army’s Judge Advocate General (JAG) post does not apply retrospec.....

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Foreign Exchange Management (Foreign Currency Accounts by a person resident in India) (Amendment) Regulations, 2019(27.02.2019)

In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 9 and clause (e) of sub-section (2) of section 47 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (42 of 1.....

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Prevention of Money-laundering (Maintenance of Records) Fifth Amendment Rules, 2019(13.11.2019)

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 73, read with section 11A and section 12AA of the Prevention of Money-laundering Act, 2002 (15 of 2003).....

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Allahabad HC: Tender Condition Allowing Restriction Can’t be Considered Arbitrary(21.04.2025)

All. HC has observed that allowing only existing pellet manufacturers having their plant location in NCR region to participate in the tender process i.....

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Delhi High Court Not 'OK' with Government Tender for Standard Buses(03.04.2018)

Delhi High Court has sought an explanation from the AAP government on its decision to issue a Request For Proposal (RFP) for 1,000 standard-floor buse.....

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Delhi Court: Special Judge An Upright Officer But Circumstances Raise Apprehension of Probable Bias(26.09.2022)

Delhi Court while transferring proceedings in money laundering case against Satyendar Jain, has observed that although the special judge is an upright.....

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Rajya Sabha Passes Juvenile Justice (Amendment) Bill, 2021(29.07.2021)

Rajya Sabha has passed the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Amendment Bill, 2021, to "strengthen the child protection setup under th.....

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Patent application pendency numbers(25.04.2016)

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

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P&H HC: State Must Ensure Proper Care to Person in Custody who has Suicidal Tendencies(19.09.2023)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that it is the duty of the State to ensure that sufficient care has been extended towards person in custody who.....

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SEBI Issues SEBI (Delisting of Equity Shares) (Amendment) Regulations, 2016(15.01.2016)

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued Securities and Exchange Board of India (Delisting of Equity Shares) (Amendment) Regulations,.....

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Delhi HC: CESTAT’s Order Interdicting GST Dept. from Invoking Extended Period of Limitation Upheld(01.04.2025)

Delhi HC has upheld the order passed by CESTAT which interdicted GST Dept. from invoking extended period of limitation for recovery action against a s.....

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Bombay HC: Giving Money To Another For Consuming Drugs Does Not Mean 'Financing' or 'Harbouring'(08.10.2020)

Bombay High Court interpreted the scope of Section 27A of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NPDS) Act, 1985, which deals with the offenc.....

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Ministry of Electronics and IT Notifies Aadhaar Amendment Rules(03.02.2025)

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has notified Aadhaar Authentication for Good Governance (Social Welfare, Innovation, Knowle.....

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Any creditor of a company can seek transfer of winding up proceeding pending before a High Court to a National Company Law Tribunal(19.11.2020)

A financial creditor has come up with present appeal on being aggrieved by an order passed by the Company Court (High Court of Allahabad), refusing to.....

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Bombay HC Questions if Young Lawyers have Statutory Right to Claim Stipend(25.06.2025)

Bombay High Court while hearing a PIL seeking direction on BMCG to pay monthly stipend to young lawyers, has questioned if young lawyers had any statu.....

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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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MP HC Directs to Provide Assistance to Transgender in Getting ID Cards(18.08.2021)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the M.P. State Legal Service Authority to provide assistance to transgender across the State to help them in ge.....

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Supreme Court Announces New Norms for Arbitration Proceedings(08.12.2015)

Supreme Court has announced new norms for hearing arbitration petitions in view of the Arbitration and Conciliation Amendment Ordinance, which came in.....

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Supreme Court: Private Parties are Free to Change their Party Loyalties(23.09.2024)

SC has held that private citizens are free to change their party loyalties, there is no bar on a private citizen professing loyalty to any political p.....

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Integrated Goods and Services Tax Amendment Rules, 2017(15.11.2017)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub section (14) of section 12 read with section 22 of the Integrated Goods and Services Tax Act , 2017 (13 of .....

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Delhi HC Tells Judicial Officers To Return Case Records To Trial Courts Concerned(22.09.2017)

Delhi High Court has directed all judicial officers to return record of any case requisitioned by them to the trial court concerned to enable it to pr.....

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Delhi HC Directs RBI to Clear Stand for Regulation of Online Lending Platforms(27.07.2021)

Delhi High Court has directed the Reserve Bank of India to come out with a clear stand for regulation of online lending platforms that are allegedly c.....

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Life Insurance Corporation of India (Employees') Pension (Second Amendment) Rules, 2023(11.09.2023)

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 48 of the Life Insurance Corporation Act, 1956 (31 of 1956), the Central Government hereby makes the fo.....

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Ker. HC: Intimation Regarding Proposed Amendments Needn’t Contain Existing Provisions of Bye-Laws(03.10.2023)

Kerala High Court has held that intimation to members with regard to proposed amendment of the bye-laws of the Society, whether it be by personal serv.....

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Delhi High Court Denies Relief to Students with Low Attendance(20.11.2019)

Delhi High Court has refused to provide relief to students who were given a year back for not meeting the required attendance criteria by the IP Unive.....

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SC: Once Pleadings are Complete but Defendant is Set Ex Parte Defendant's Rights Suffer Curtailment(24.04.2025)

SC has observed that once pleadings are complete but defendant is set ex parte, and such order has attained finality, defendant's rights suffer a curt.....

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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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SC: Judicial Independence can be Ensured as Long as Judges Live with a Sense of Financial Dignity(01.12.2023)

Supreme Court has observed that judicial independence which is necessary to preserve the faith and common citizens' confidence in the rule of law can .....

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Amendment to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Model Bye-Laws and Governing Board of Insolvency Professional Agencies) Regulations, 2016(01.11.2022)

1. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Model Bye-Laws and Governing Board of Insolvency Professional Agencies) Regulations, 2016 (Model Bye .....

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Lok Sabha Passes Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill, 2019(02.08.2019)

Lok Sabha has passed the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill, 2019. The Bill, which has already been passed in Rajya Sabha, d.....

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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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Bom. HC: Tender Conditions Challenged by Contractors Through PIL Pollute Purity of Stream of PIL(25.04.2024)

Bombay High Court has held that permitting a contractor to file a public interest litigation (PIL) petition challenging the conditions of a tender, is.....

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Supreme Court: 'Gender-Neutral' Often Misunderstood As 'Gender Equality'(14.08.2025)

The Supreme Court has struck down the Army’s policy capping women’s JAG seats, ruling it has violated merit and Article 14 of the Constitution of Indi.....

Tags : Supreme Court, gender-neutrality, gender equality, Army recruitment, JAG branch



Patna HC: Advocate Intending to Represent Party Without Any Authority Amounts to Soliciting Briefs(22.10.2020)

Patna High Court has cautioned the Advocates that the act of urging the Court to enter their appearance in a case with the intention to represent a pa.....

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NCLAT: Adjudicating Authority Must Conduct Independent Assessment under IBC(07.04.2025)

NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that while considering the report of the Resolution Professional submitted under Section 99 of the Insolvency and Bankr.....

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Madras HC Issues Notice on Plea Seeking Reopening of Exclusive Transgender Clinic(06.08.2021)

Madras High Court has issued notice on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking the reopening of the speciality transgender clinic at the Rajiv Gand.....

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Madras High Court Suggests Surrender of Passports from Loan Defaulters(02.01.2019)

Madras High Court has suggested that the Centre bring in appropriate amendments in the Passport Rules, so that banks and financial institutions can de.....

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Patent fees for educational institutions reduced by 80 percent(23.09.2021)

In a yet another significant push towards Mission Aatmanirbhar Bharat, benefits related to 80 Percent reduced fee for patent filing & prosecution have.....

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Rajya Sabha Passes Arms (Amendment) Bill, 2019(11.12.2019)

Rajya Sabha has passed the Arms (Amendment) Bill, 2019. The Bill provides for a maximum punishment of life imprisonment for manufacturing and carrying.....

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Kerala HC Stays Tenders Floated by Kerala State Electricity Board(16.02.2021)

Kerala High Court has stayed the tenders floated by the Kerala State Electricity Board to procure electric poles of 8 m length and a working load of 1.....

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SC Expresses Surprise over NCLAT Writing 17 Page Order Despite High Pendency(05.03.2025)

Supreme Court has observed why the NCLAT which has a high pendency should devote so much of time and energy in writing an order running into 17 pages .....

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Iraq Supreme Court Rules Kurdish Referendum Unconstitutional(21.11.2017)

Iraqi Supreme Court has ruled that a referendum on Kurdish independence was unconstitutional. The top Court has also decided to annul "all the consequ.....

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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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Madras HC: Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Amendment Act, 2016 Can Be Applied Retrospectively(06.09.2021)

Madras High Court has opined that in respect of the benami transactions entered into prior to the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Amendment Act, 201.....

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CBIC notifies New Provisions related to Surrender of Registration, Validity of Registration(29.10.2021)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has notified new Provisions related to Surrender of Registration, Validity of registration under Co.....

Tags : Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, Courier Imports and Exports (Clearance), Amendment, Regulations, 2021



Patna HC Grants Bail to a Man Accused of Making Fake Calls in Police Superintendent's Name(20.05.2022)

Patna High Court has granted bail to a man accused in the case of making fake calls in the name of Superintendent of Police for pressurizing the compl.....

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Taxation Laws (Second Amendment) Act, 2016 Receives President’s Assent(16.12.2016)

Taxation Laws (Second Amendment) Bill, 2016 which was passed by Lok Sabha on 29.11.2016 has received President’s Assent.

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SC: Pendency of Petition Challenging Act Doesn’t Imply That There is Stay on the Act(11.07.2023)

Supreme Court while hearing petition challenging the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act 1991 has observed that mere pendency of petition chall.....

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Kerala HC Dismisses Plea for Constituting Tribunal for Endosulfan Victims in Kasaragod(26.11.2015)

Kerala High Court has dismissed a plea to constitute a tribunal for identifying endosulfan victims in Kasaragod district and payment of compensation t.....

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SC: Under Order 7 Rule 11(d) of CPC, Court Cannot Allow Plaintiff to Amend Plaint(22.07.2021)

Supreme Court has held that while rejecting a plaint under Order 7 Rule 11(d) of Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, the Court cannot grant liberty to the .....

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Airports Authority of India (Ground Handling Services), Amendment, Regulations, 2019(24.09.2019)

In the exercise of the powers conferred by section 42 of the Airports authority of India Act, 1994 (55 of 1994), the Airports Authority of India with .....

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Calcutta HC Stays Three Cases Registered Against BJP MLA Suvendu Adhikari, Orders No Coercive Action(07.09.2021)

Calcutta High Court has extended interim relief to BJP MLA and Leader of the Opposition in West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari in the context of Cri.....

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NCLAT: No Requirement of Opportunity of Being Heard at Stage of Report Submission u/s 99 of IBC(10.04.2025)

NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that there is no requirement of the opportunity of being heard at the stage when a report under Section 99 of the Insol.....

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Finance Minister Tables Taxation Laws Amendment Bill to Withdraw Retrospective Tax(06.08.2021)

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has tabled the Taxation Laws Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha, which seeks to withdraw the contentious retrospective ta.....

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SC: Amendment in Criminal Laws Beneficial to Accused Can Be Applied in Pending/Earlier Cases(04.11.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that if the amendment in a criminal law is beneficial to the accused persons, it could be applied with respect to earlier c.....

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Kerala HC: Married Daughter & Parents of Deceased Entitled to Compensation As Dependents(01.10.2021)

Kerala High Court has recently ruled that a married daughter and the parents of the deceased are entitled to claim compensation under Section 166 of t.....

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SC: Payment of Stipend to Junior Lawyers a Real Issue(28.09.2022)

Supreme Court while hearing the petition challenging the validity of All India Bar Examination observed that that issue of fair remuneration to junior.....

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13 communities to be added to Scheduled Tribes list(25.05.2016)

The Union Cabinet approved introduction of bills bringing amendments to the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order 1950 to include several new communit.....

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Union Cabinet Approves Amendments to JJ Act to Give More Power to DMs(18.02.2021)

Union Cabinet has approved amendments to the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 to give district magistrates the power to is.....

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Consultation Paper for "Amendments to the SEBI (Infrastructure Investment Trusts) Regulations, 2014"(20.08.2015)

The Securities and Exchange Board of India introduced a Consultation Paper on 'Amendments to the SEBI (Infrastructure Investment Trusts) Regulations,.....

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Central Government makes amendments in the notification of GOI, Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue, Central Board of Direct Taxes No.34/2020 dated the 23rd June, 2020(17.04.2023)

In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (46) of section 10 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961), the Central Government hereby makes the fol.....

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Delhi Government Notifies Amendment in Excise Rules Allowing Home Delivery of Liquor(02.06.2021)

Delhi Government has notified Delhi Excise (Amendment) Rules, 2021, whereby holders of L-13 licences will be allowed to deliver liquor to homes, provi.....

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Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Amendment Rules, 2022(04.05.2022)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) and (3) of section 56 read with sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 469 of the Companies Act, 2.....

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Amendment in import policy of Integrated Circuits (ICs) and incorporation of policy condition for different HS Codes of Chapter 85 of ITC (HS), 2017, Schedule-I (Import Policy)(09.08.2021)

In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 read with Section 5 & Section 9 of FT (D&R) Act, 1992, read with paragraph 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign T.....

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Modi Suggests Installing of 'Justice Clocks' in Court Premises(29.11.2017)

Modi Suggests Installing of 'Justice Clocks' in Court Premises

Tags : Addressing a gathering at a National Law Day event in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday suggested installing of "justice clocks" at various court premises to encourage competition among judges in disposing off cases.



Delhi HC Dismisses Plea Seeking Suspension of Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain Amid ED Probe(07.07.2022)

Delhi High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation seeking suspension of Aam Aadmi Party minister Satyendar Jain who is under judicial custod.....

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Addendum to SEBI Circular on Development of Passive Funds(28.07.2022)

1. This has reference to SEBI circular No. SEBI/HO/IMD/DOF2/P/CIR/2022/69 dated May 23, 2022 on "Development of passive funds". The provisions of the .....

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Parents are Obligated to Spend on Education of Their Children: Bombay HC(14.01.2019)

Bombay High Court has observed that parents are obligated to spend money on their children's education and that such monetary transactions shouldn't b.....

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Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI): Unclaimed Dividend to Go to IBBI Account(17.01.2020)

Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India has notified an amendment to the Voluntary Liquidation Process Regulation, 2017, whereby all unclaimed divide.....

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Petition Challenges LG’s Notification Allowing Police Video Testimony from Police Stations(27.08.2025)

A plea in Delhi HC contests LG VK Saxena’s order permitting police officers to depose via video from police stations, calling it violative of Section .....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Video Testimony, Fair Trial, Judicial Independence



Lok Sabha Passes Enemy Property (Amendment and Validation) Bill, 2016(10.03.2016)

Lok Sabha has passed the Enemy Property (Amendment and Validation) Bill, 2016, which amends the Enemy Property Act, 1968.

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MAT to State: Make Clear Policy for Transgender Persons in Police Department Within Six Months(04.08.2022)

Maharashtra Administrative Tribunal (MAT) has directed the State Government to take a policy decision for the post of "other genders" like transgender.....

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Amendment in import policy of Iron and Steel and incorporation of policy condition in Chapter 72, 73 and 86 of ITC (HS), 2017, Schedule-I (Import Policy)(13.11.2019)

In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 of FT (D&R) Act, 1992, read with paragraph 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020, as amend.....

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Centre to SC: Certain Provisions of Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 Not to be Acted Upon for Time Being(18.04.2025)

Central Government in response to the petitions challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 has informed the Supreme Court that certain key provisions .....

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Delhi Court Stays Proceedings Against AAP Leader Satyendar Jain(20.09.2022)

Delhi Court has stayed trial court proceedings against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Satyendar Jain, who is presently in judicial custody in money laun.....

Tags : Delhi Court, Money-Laundering, Satyendar Jain



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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Enforcement date of Section 4 of Companies (Amendment) Act, 2020(22.07.2021)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 1 of the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2020 (29 of 2020), the Central Government hereby.....

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Delhi HC: Satyendar Jain Can’t be Disqualified from Legislative Assembly Under Writ Jurisdiction(22.08.2022)

Delhi High Court has held that in exercise of writ jurisdiction under Article 226, the Court cannot declare Jain as a person with unsound mind and can.....

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Delhi High Court Pulls Up Delhi Govt. for Lack of Efforts to Ensure Finances for Pending Projects(20.03.2025)

Del. HC has pulled up Delhi Govt. for lack of efforts to ensure finances for pending project of construction of residential flats for judicial officer.....

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Telangana HC Directs Lower Courts to Take Up Hearing of Pending Cases(05.10.2020)

Telangana High Court has told the lower Courts to take up the hearing of pending cases against Members of Parliament and Members of Legislative Assemb.....

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Bom. HC: Maharashtra Govt. Informs about No Objection to Permit Cross Gender Massages in Spa(28.01.2025)

Bombay High Court while hearing a matter under the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956 has been informed by the State Government that it has no obj.....

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Delhi Court Asks Delhi Police to Back its Claim Against Bhim Army Chief(15.01.2020)

Delhi Court has asked the Delhi Police to back its claim against the Bhim Army Chief Chandra Shekhar Azad that he indulged in violence during Anti- Ci.....

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Sea Cargo Manifest and Transhipment (Amendment) Regulations, 2019(27.02.2019)

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 157, read with sections 30, 30A, 41, 41A, 53, 54, 56, sub-section (3) of section 98 and sub-section (2).....

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Bom. HC: Advance to Shareholder Not Used for Company’s Business Will be Treated as Deemed Dividend(18.08.2025)

Bombay HC has ruled that advances given by a company to a shareholder, if not proven to be used for the company’s business, will be treated as deemed .....

Tags : Bombay High Court, Income Tax Act, Section 2(22)(e), Deemed Dividend, Shareholder Advance



Karnataka High Court Grants Bail to Bangladeshi Christian Woman Citing Citizenship (Amendment) Act(29.01.2020)

Karnataka High Court has granted bail to a Bangladeshi Christian woman, citing Section 2 of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, according to which .....

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Lok Sabha Passes Dentist (Amendment) Bill, 2019(04.07.2019)

Lok Sabha has passed the Dentist (Amendment) Bill, 2019. The Bill will do away with mandatory representation for practising dentists without proper qu.....

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Punjab and Haryana HC: Why No Provision on Transgender Attendants on School Buses(21.09.2015)

Punjab and Haryana HC has sought details from UT Administration on objections against its proposal to deploy transgenders as attendants on school buse.....

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Del. HC: Updation Application to Change Amount of Counter Claim is an Amendment Application(29.03.2023)

Delhi High Court has held that where a party has filed an application seeking to update its counter claims before Arbitral Tribunal, the said applicat.....

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Amendment in notification No. 50/2017-Customs, dated the 30th June, 2017(07.09.2020)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962) and sub-section (12) of section 3 of the Cu.....

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ITAT, Delhi Gives Relief on DDT by Local Companies on Dividends to Foreign Shareholders(15.10.2020)

Income-Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Delhi has ruled that dividend distribution tax (DDT) payable by Indian companies on dividends distributed to non.....

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SC Proposes Independent Tribunal for Conducting Bar Elections in Haryana(16.04.2025)

Supreme Court has proposed formation of an independent, impartial, neutral Tribunal to conduct the bar elections in Haryana after noting extremely dis.....

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TRAI releases recommendations on "Sharing of Infrastructure in Television Broadcasting Distribution Sector"(29.03.2017)

1. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has today released its Recommendations on "Sharing of Infrastructure in Television Broadcasting Di.....

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Karnataka HC Directs Government to Accept Recommendation of Backward Classes Commission(14.12.2021)

Karnataka High Court has directed the state government to accept the recommendation given by the Karnataka State Backward Commission in 2010, which re.....

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Supreme Court Issues Notice on Plea Against Transgender Act(28.01.2020)

Supreme Court has issued notices to the Law Ministry seeking an explanation from the Government on the legality of clauses in the Transgender Persons .....

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MCA Notifies Companies (Compromises, Arrangements and Amalgamations) Amendment Rules, 2021(03.02.2021)

Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has notified the Companies (Compromises, Arrangements and Amalgamations) Amendment Rules, 2021 so as to enable the.....

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ITAT Erases Addition by TPO on Transaction of Rendering Marketing Services of Channel Placement Right(23.01.2020)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Mumbai has deleted the addition by Transfer Pricing Officer on the ground that the transaction of rendering mark.....

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SC: Defendant Cannot File a Counter-Claim against a Co-Defendant under Order VIII Rule 6-A CPC(16.09.2025)

SC ruled that under Order VIII Rule 6-A CPC, a counter-claim can only be filed against the plaintiff and not a co-defendant. The bench set aside the G.....

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Securities and Exchange Board of India (Depositories and Participants) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2023(22.08.2023)

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992 (15 of 1992) read with section 25 of the Dep.....

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CCI Amend Regulations, Advocates Can Accompany Persons Summoned By DG With Conditions(12.12.2018)

Competition Commission of India (CCI) has amended its regulations to allow advocates to accompany parties summoned during an investigation by the Dire.....

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Del. HC: Mindset that Women should Endure Suffering is ‘Right’ Emboldens Perpetrators(20.01.2025)

Delhi High Court while denying bail to a husband in a dowry death case, has held that the mindset that women should endure suffering is ‘right’ embold.....

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Supreme Court Negates Plea Seeking SIT Probe into Sahara Diaries(12.01.2017)

Supreme Court has rejected a plea seeking SIT probe into Sahara-Birla diaries, which Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi has used to allege that Prim.....

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Amendment to Master Guidelines on Anti-Money Laundering/Counter Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) 2022(10.10.2023)

1. This has reference to Master Guidelines on AML/CFT, 2022 issued by the Authority vide ref: IRDAI/IID/GDL/MISC/160/8/2022 dated 1st August 2022.
.....

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Karnataka High Court Directs Survey of Children Forced to do Street Vending(19.11.2020)

Karnataka High Court has directed the State Government and Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to come out with a scheme to identify children wh.....

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SC: Stamp Vendors are Public Servants Within the Ambit of Section 2(c)(i) of the PC Act(05.05.2025)

SC has observed that stamp vendors across the country, by virtue of performing an important public duty and receiving remuneration from the Government.....

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SC: Protection under TP Act Not Available to if Party Knew about Pending Litigation(24.03.2025)

Supreme Court has observed that if a party knows about pending litigation while entering into an agreement then protection under Section 53A of the Tr.....

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Central Government General Pool Residential Accommodation (Amendment) Rules, 2020(29.09.2020)

In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 of the Constitution, the President hereby makes the following rules further to amend.....

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SC: Pendente Lite Transferee Has No Automatic Right of Impleadment in a Suit(30.01.2025)

Supreme Court has observed that there is no automatic right available to pendente lite transferee to be impleaded in a suit. Only in cases where such .....

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President Gives Assent to Law to Protect Unauthorised Colonies, Slums in Delhi(02.01.2018)

The President of India has given assent to National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Second (Amendment) Act which intends to prote.....

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CESTAT: Extended Period of Limitation Can be Invoked Only on Willful Suppression to Evade ST(27.06.2022)

Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Allahabad Bench has held that an extended period of limitation can be invoked only on wil.....

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MP High Court Upholds Death Penalty of 3 Bus Staffers in Sendhwa Bus-Burning Case(29.10.2015)

MP High Court has upheld death penalties of three staffers of a private bus involved in Sendhwa bus-burning incident in August 2011, in which 15 passe.....

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Interim Relief of Stay Refused by SC in HC Judgement Nullifying Bihar’s 65% Quota Law(29.07.2024)

Supreme Court refused to grant interim relief of stay in the judgement passed by Patna High Court that nullified the Bihar Amendment Laws increasing r.....

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ITAT Delhi: Money Spent on Scholarships for Students is Revenue Expenditure(14.08.2019)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Delhi has ruled that the sum of money paid by Senior Advocate Harish Salve towards scholarships of students at Ox.....

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Delhi HC Stays Centre's Directions to FSSAI Prohibiting Blending of Mustard Oil(05.10.2020)

Delhi High Court has stayed the directions issued by the Central Government to the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India prohibiting the blendi.....

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IBBI Amends its Regulations on Information Utilities(20.06.2022)

Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has introduced second round of amendments to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Information.....

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Cal. HC: Interest Paid on Cash Loan Falls Within the Ambit of Unexplained Expenditure(01.09.2023)

Calcutta High Court has held that payment of interest on a cash loan falls within the ambit of unexplained expenditure within the meaning of Section 6.....

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Coffee Board (Cadre and Recruitment), Amendment, Rules, 2021(20.10.2021)

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 48 of the Coffee Act, 1942 (7 of 1942) the Central Government hereby makes the following rules further .....

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Gujarat HC Issues Notice to CIC, Arvind Kejriwal(21.06.2016)

Gujarat High Court has issued notice to Chief Information Commissioner following a petition filed by Gujarat University in connection with the controv.....

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Amendment in import policy of Coal and incorporation of policy condition No 7 in Chapter 27 of ITC (HS), 2017, Schedule-I (Import Policy)(28.01.2021)

1. In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 & 9 of FT (D&R) Act, 1992, read with paragraph 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020, a.....

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Registration of Consumer Organisations (Amendment) Regulations, 2024(25.07.2024)

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has notified the Registration of Consumer Organisations (Amendment) Regulations, 2024. TRAI registers.....

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Removal of Licensing Requirements, Stock Limits and Movement Restrictions on Specified Foodstuffs (Amendment) Order, 2019(06.08.2019)

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 3 of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 (10 of 1955), the Central Government hereby makes the followin.....

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Government seeks comments/suggestions on proposed amendments in Consumer Protection Act by 6th July 2021(21.06.2021)

New business processes like E-commerce and other market developments have transformed the way Consumers make transactions these days. GOI has been hol.....

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Supreme Court: Recommendations of GST Council Not Absolutely Binding on Central & State(19.05.2022)

Supreme Court held that the Parliament intended that the recommendations of the GST Council will have persuasive value. Importantly, the Court held th.....

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CCI Issues Combination Regulations to Streamline Norms for M&A Filings(13.01.2016)

Competition Commission of India (Procedure in regard to the transaction of business relating to combinations) Amendment Regulations, 2016, has been no.....

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SC: Denying Female Heir Right in Property Only Exacerbates Gender Division(18.07.2025)

Supreme Court while allowing the women in a tribal family, equal rights as the men in a dispute relating to succession, has observed that denying the .....

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Allahabad HC: Amendments in Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Yet to be Notified(23.11.2020)

Allahabad High Court has clarified that amendments proposed to Section 166 (Application for compensation) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 are yet to b.....

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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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Supreme Court Refuses to Stay Citizenship Amendment Act Without Hearing Centre(23.01.2020)

Supreme Court has refused to grant a stay on the Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019 (CAA) without hearing the Centre. The Court has declined to take note.....

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J&K&L HC: Custody Can't Favor Either Parent Solely Based On Gender; Constitution Forbids Bias(12.09.2025)

J&K & Ladakh HC upheld constitutional equality, ruling custody can't favor a parent solely by gender. Justice Wani, allowing a mother’s appeal, cited .....

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Independent Directors in PSUs(02.12.2015)

Minister of Corporate Affairs, Arun Jaitley, stated in a reply to Parliament that the appointment of independent directors on the boards of public sec.....

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Bombay High Court: Mere Desire of Child Not Sole Factor to Decide Custody(30.08.2024)

Bom. HC has stated that mere desire of a child at a tender age is not a sole factor to be considered for taking decision in respect of the custody. Th.....

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Kambala Ordinance: SC Issues Notice to Centre, Karnataka(07.11.2017)

Supreme Court while admitting the petition filed by PETA seeking direction from the court to strike down the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Karnata.....

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Madras HC Sets Aside Life Sentence of Chennai-based Vegetable Vendor(07.11.2016)

Madras High Court has set aside conviction and life sentence imposed on a Chennai-based vegetable vendor for charge of poisoning to death a 27-year-ol.....

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Lok Sabha Passes Factoring Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2021(27.07.2021)

Lok Sabha has passed the Factoring Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2021 with an aim to liberalize the Factoring Regulation Act, 2011 by widening the scop.....

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Delhi HC Imposes Rs. 50,000 Cost on AAP Legislator Surender Singh in Fake Degree Case(20.10.2015)

Delhi High Court has imposed a cost of Rs. 50,000 on AAP legislator Surender Singh for delay in filing his reply to an election petition of BJP leader.....

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SC: 2015 Arbitration Amendment Not Applicable If Arbitration Notice was Issued Prior to Amendment(11.05.2023)

Supreme Court has held that in cases where notice invoking arbitration is issued prior to 2015 Amendment Act and application under Section 11 for appo.....

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Single member Waqf Tribunal keeps jurisdiction till larger constituted(15.12.2015)

A challenge by Waqf Tribunals against a High Court finding jurisdiction for itself in matters involving waqf property was allowed by the Supreme Court.....

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Bombay HC: Girl Sharing Friendly Relationship Can’t be inferred as Consent for Physical Relationship(28.06.2022)

Bombay High Court has held that merely because a girl is friendly with a boy, doesn't allow him to take her for granted and construe it as consent to .....

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Delhi HC Seeks Consolidated List of All Pending and Adjourned Cases U/S 138 of NI Act(03.06.2022)

Delhi High Court has sought from the Principal District and Sessions Judge (Headquarters) a consolidated list of all cases pending or adjourned under .....

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An MSE ought to be registered with the Appropriate Authority for claiming exemption from EMD and Tender Fee(25.08.2020)

The instant writ petition has been filed by the Petitioner under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, 1950 for issuance of a writ of mandamus, di.....

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Delhi HC to Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan: Adopt Digitization to Ensure Preservation of Records(28.07.2023)

Delhi High Court while observing that educational institutions should have robust systems for the preservation of records, has directed Kendriya Vidya.....

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Central Government makes further Rules to amend the Notaries Rules, 1956(30.01.2019)

G.S.R.77(E).--In exercise of the powers conferred by section 15 of the Notaries Act, 1952 (53 of 1952), the Central Government hereby makes the follow.....

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Ker. HC: Sexual Offences Against Children and Women are on the Increase(11.03.2025)

Ker HC while refusing to invoke provisions of the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958 in favour of accused convicted under Section 377 and 506 of IPC, ha.....

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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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NCLAT: Consideration of Debt Restructuring by Lenders Doesn’t Bar Member from Initiating Proceedings(19.05.2025)

NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that an individual member is not precluded from independently initiating insolvency proceedings under Section 7 of the .....

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SC: If Number of Technically Qualified Bidders is Less Than 3, State can Annul Tender Notification(22.11.2023)

Supreme Court while referring to Rule 9(10) of the Mineral (Auction) Rules held that where the minimum number of qualified bidders is not available (i.....

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

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

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Bom. HC: Court Just Concerned with Fair & Just Process While Determining Challenge to Tender Process(17.07.2025)

Bombay High Court has observed that while determining challenge to a tender process, the courts are not concerned with the merits of the decision, but.....

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Kerala Government Brings Ordinance Making Cyber Defamation/Intimidation an Offence(23.11.2020)

Kerala Government has signed an ordinance to incorporate Section 118A in the Kerala Police Act 1960, which makes intimidation, defamation, or insultin.....

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SC: Benefit Under Probation of Offenders Act Inapplicable on Offences Committed Between 1976 & 2006(16.05.2025)

SC has clarified that the benefit that Probation of Offenders Act envisages is inapplicable to offence committed under Prevention of Food Adulteration.....

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Bombay High Court: 50% Attendance Rule is in Interest of Students(12.02.2018)

Bombay High Court has said that the Mumbai University’s ordinance, making a minimum of 50% attendance mandatory for students, was in the interest of s.....

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President Promulgates Amendment Ordinance for J&K Reservation Act, 2004(04.06.2025)

President of India has promulgated amendment ordinance for the Jammu & Kashmir Reservation Act 2004 for implementation of 85% reservation in the Union.....

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#Major Changes Implementing From Today: FSSAI Bans Blending of Mustard Oil with Other Cooking Oil(01.10.2020)

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has banned blending of mustard oil with any other cooking oil with effect from 1st October, 2020.

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IBBI Amends Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons Regulations, 2016(16.06.2022)

Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) notified the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Per.....

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

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

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SC: Can’t Act Upon Government Order Barring Non-Hindu Vendors from Temple Shop Auctions(21.02.2025)

Supreme Court has clarified that the Government order barring non-Hindu vendors from participating in temple shop lease auctions cannot be acted upon .....

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Delhi HC to Controller General: Ensure Recommendation Are Duly Signed by Members of Opposition Board(11.07.2022)

Delhi High Court has directed the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM) to ensure that the recommendations are duly signed b.....

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Kerala HC: Cruelty & Abetment to Suicide Are Independent Offences, Guilty in One Doesn’t Imply Other(04.08.2022)

Kerala High Court has held that merely because an accused has been held liable to be punished under Section 498A of Indian Penal Code, it does not fol.....

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TRAI releases Recommendations on "Platform Services offered by DTH Operators"(13.11.2019)

1. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has today released its recommendations on "Platform Services offered by DTH Operators".

2.....

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SC: Violence During Protests Against Waqf Amendment Act is Disturbing(17.04.2025)

Supreme Court while hearing petitions on constitutionality of the Waqf(Amendment) Act, 2025, has stated that the violence taking place during protests.....

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Cigarette, Tobacco Packs to Have Larger Warnings from April 1(01.04.2016)

Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Packaging and Labelling) Amendment Rules, 2014, have been implemented from April 1. Cigarette and tobacco packs.....

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P&H HC Issues Guidelines on Proclamation u/s 82 CrPC(25.09.2023)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued guidelines for issuance of a proclamation under Section 82 of CrPC for declaration as 'proclaimed offender' a.....

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SC: Non-Sending of Report u/s 57 NDPS Act in 48 Hours of Arrest Will not Vitiate Entire Proceedings(28.01.2020)

Supreme Court has reiterated that merely because the report contemplated under Section 57 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 .....

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Lok Sabha Passes Right to Information (Amendment) Bill, 2019(23.07.2019)

Lok Sabha has passed the Right to Information (Amendment) Bill, 2019 which proposed to give the Centre the power to set the tenure and salaries of the.....

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Delhi High Court Issues Guidelines for Declaring Persons as Proclaimed Offenders(02.07.2021)

Delhi High Court has issued detailed guidelines to be followed while declaring a person as a Proclaimed Offender so as to ensure that the process unde.....

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Karnataka HC Dismisses Plea Seeking Removal of Alleged Anomalies in Centre's OROP Policy(11.04.2022)

Karnataka High Court has dismissed a petition filed seeking directions to the Union Government to implement the recommendation of one man judicial com.....

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Mad. HC Stays Press Release Inviting Suggestions on Bill as Centre Fails to Provide Translated Copy(02.06.2023)

Madras HC has granted interim stay on the press communique issued by the Joint Committee on the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill 2023, inviting su.....

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Gujarat HC: Gujarat Freedom of Religion (Amendment) Act, 2021 Not to Apply to Inter-faith Marriages(19.08.2021)

Gujarat High Court has passed an interim order stating that the provisions of the Gujarat Freedom of Religion (Amendment) Act, 2021, will not apply to.....

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Service Tax (Second Amendment) Rules, 2017(30.01.2017)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1), read with sub-section (2) of section 94 of the Finance Act, 1994 (32 of 1994), the Central Gov.....

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SC: Can’t Act Upon Government Order Barring Non-Hindu Vendors from Temple Shop Auctions(21.02.2025)

Supreme Court has clarified that the Government order barring non-Hindu vendors from participating in temple shop lease auctions cannot be acted upon .....

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Allahabad HC Defers Judgment on PM Narendra Modi’s Election from Varanasi Lok Sabha Seat(06.12.2016)

Allahabad High Court has deferred pronouncement of verdict on petition challenging Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s election from Varanasi Lok Sabha sea.....

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Madras HC Issues Notice on Plea Challenging Amendment Transferring 'Education' from State List(15.09.2021)

Madras High Court has issued notice to the Central government on a petition that challenged Section 57 of the Constitution (42nd Constitutional amendm.....

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Jallikattu Law Gets President’s Assent(01.02.2017)

President Pranab Mukherjee has given his assent to Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Tamil Nadu Amendment) Act, 2017, that allows conduct of Jallikatt.....

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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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Madras HC Dismisses Criminal Revision Petition Filed by Suspended Special DGP Rajesh Das(28.10.2021)

Madras High Court has dismissed a criminal revision petition filed by suspended special Director General of Police (DGP) Rajesh Das, questioning the t.....

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

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

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Allahabad High Court Rejects Plea Challenging Modi’s Election From Varanasi(08.12.2016)

Allahabad High Court has quashed a petition challenging election of Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Varanasi Lok Sabha seat.

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SC: Opportunity of Hearing to Army Officer Not Required Before Suspending Them Pending Court Inquiry(18.07.2022)

Supreme Court has held that opportunity of hearing is not required to be afforded to army officers before suspending them pending the Court of Inquiry.....

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SC: Relatives Not Dependent on Claimant Will Constitute Separate Family Unit(11.08.2021)

Supreme Court has observed that the relatives who are not dependent on the claimant will constitute a separate family unit for the purposes of compens.....

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Tripura HC Asks to Form Expert Committee to Assess Condition of Endangered Karbong Community(22.10.2021)

Tripura High Court has taken suo motu cognizance of a news report highlighting the plight of Karbong community, said to be on the verge of extinction .....

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Ministry of Corporate Affairs Notifies Companies (Incorporation) Amendment Rules, 2021(28.01.2021)

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

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CAA Petitions: SC Refuses to Grant Stay on Citizenship Amendment Act(22.01.2020)

Supreme Court has refused to grant any stay on the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) without hearing the Centre and said it may refer pleas challenging .....

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Debts Recovery Tribunal (Procedure) Amendment Rules, 2020(27.08.2020)

1.In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 36 of the Recovery of Debts and Bankruptcy Act, 1993 (51 of 1993), the Ce.....

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SC Reserves Judgement on Plea by Transwoman Whose Appointment was Cancelled on Gender Identity(11.12.2024)

Supreme Court has reserved its judgement on a plea filed by a transwoman whose services were terminated from two different schools in both Gujarat and.....

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Government amended IEPFA Rules, 2016, to simplify refund of claims(09.12.2019)

The Investor Education & Protection Fund (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules 2016 have been amended vide GSR No.571 (E) dated 14.8.2019 to .....

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Rajya Sabha Passes Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025(04.04.2025)

Rajya Sabha has passed the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 a day after it was passed by the Lok Sabha. The bill was passed with 128 votes favouring and 95 .....

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Govt. Notifies Companies (Amendment) Act, 2017(05.01.2018)

Central Government has notified Companies (Amendment) Act, 2017 which aims at strengthening corporate governance standards by providing for strict act.....

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SC Dismisses Ex-BSF Jawan's Plea Challenging PM Narendra Modi's Election from Varanasi(24.11.2020)

Supreme Court has dismissed the petition filed by Ex- BSF Jawan Tej Bahadur Yadav's petition challenging the election of Prime Minister Narendra Modi .....

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Trademark Registry Approves M.S Dhoni’s Application to Officially Register ‘Captain Cool’ Trademark(01.07.2025)

Trademarks Registry, Kolkata Office has accepted and approved an application filed by Former Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni to register t.....

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SC Highlights Inconsistency between SARFAESI Act and its Rules, Urges Government to Amend(23.09.2025)

Supreme Court observed a notable conflict between the provisions of the SARFAESI Act, 2002 and its corresponding Rules with respect to the borrower’s .....

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Supreme Court: Institutional Independence, Financial Autonomy Important for Independence of Judiciary(20.08.2019)

Supreme Court has directed the Rajasthan Government to reconsider two decade old proposal of the then Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court to upgrad.....

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Delhi HC: No Bar in Hearing Defendant Not Summoned at Pre-Summons Stage(02.08.2021)

Delhi High Court has held that there is no bar in hearing a defendant, who is neither served summons or appearing on caveat, at the pre-summons stage .....

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Suppression (intentional and deliberate) cannot exist when relevant fact forming basis of demand already within knowledge of department(06.02.2017)

Appellant is a wholly owned subsidiary of Amway Corporation, USA and is engaged in business of direct selling of products in different segments. Servi.....

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SC: While Exercising Bail Jurisdiction, Courts Cannot Grant Compensation of Accused(03.03.2025)

Supreme Court has held that the jurisdiction conferred upon a Court under Section 439 of CrPC is limited to grant or refusal of bail pending trial and.....

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Pending Companies Act Matters to be Transferred to NCLT(12.12.2016)

MCA has issued a notification stating that pending proceedings under the Companies Act with a few exceptions shall be transferred from the district an.....

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Central Government makes amendment in the notification of the Government of India, Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No. 50/2017-Customs, dated the 30th June, 2017(12.07.2022)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962) and sub-section (12) of section 3 of the Cu.....

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Cal HC: Process of Selection Adopted by a Public Undertaking is Required to be Transparent(11.07.2023)

Calcutta High Court has observed that the process of selection of tender adopted by a public undertaking is required to be transparent to ensure wider.....

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Delhi HC Starts Transfer of Cases, Aiming Speedy Justice(25.11.2015)

Delhi HC has started process of transferring civil cases pending before it to subordinate courts as per provisions of the Delhi High Court (Amendment).....

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SC Upholds Citizen's Right to Challenge Constitutional Amendment Affecting States' Power(21.07.2021)

Supreme Court has observed that when a citizen of India challenges a constitutional amendment as being procedurally infirm, it is the duty of the Cour.....

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SC Grants Benefit of Probation of Offenders Act to Accused on Ground of Settlement between Parties(10.01.2025)

Supreme Court invoked its jurisdiction under Article 142 of COI and granted benefit of the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958 to the accused considering.....

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Gujarat HC Grants Interim Bail to Husband Under Gujarat Freedom of Religion (Amendment) Act, 2021(18.10.2021)

Gujarat High Court has granted interim bail to an accused/husband, his relatives on a joint plea filed by him and his complainant-wife seeking quashin.....

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SC: Owner/Employer of Project Who Authored the Tender Documents is the Best Person to Interpret it(25.08.2023)

Supreme Court has held that the owner or employer of a project, who authored the tender documents, is the best person to understand and appreciate its.....

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SC Issues Notices to 5 States on Amendments in 2013 Land Acquisition Act(11.12.2018)

Supreme Court has issued a notice in a writ petition challenging certain amendments made by state governments to the Right to fair Compensation and Tr.....

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Del. HC to Police: Continue Steps to Restrain Sale of Chinese Manjha During Independence Day Period(11.08.2023)

Delhi High Court has directed Delhi Police to continue to take steps to restrain the sale of Chinese manjha in Delhi even during the forthcoming Indep.....

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Lok Sabha Passes Chit Funds (Amendment) Bill, 2019(21.11.2019)

Lok Sabha has passed the Chit Funds (Amendment) Bill, 2019 that seeks to streamline operations of chit funds in India and protect the interests of inv.....

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SC: There Must be Minimal Judicial Interference in Tender Matters(28.04.2025)

SC has held that Govt. is the protector of financial resources of state and has every right to cancel & call for fresh tender if it is in nature of pr.....

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CIVIL - Sharing Social Media Posts Akin to Endorsing Them: Madras HC(25.02.2019)

Madras High Court has rejected anticipatory bail plea of a BJP leader and observed that sharing social media posts or forwards is akin to endorsing th.....

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Del. HC: Hindu Marriage Act has Gender Neutral Provision for Maintenance(22.11.2023)

Delhi High Court while observing that Section 24 & 25 of HMA are gender neutral, has held that a spouse having a reasonable earning capacity but remai.....

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Delhi Court Denies Interim Bail to Sharjeel Imam in Sedition Case(25.07.2022)

Delhi Court has denied interim bail to Sharjeel Imam in FIR relating to the alleged inflammatory speeches made by him in Aligarh Muslim University and.....

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Delhi HC: Minor Delay in Releasing Attendance Can’t Benefit Students Barred Due to Abysmal Attendance(22.11.2017)

Delhi High Court has said that minor delay by college in publishing list of students with short attendance can be of no significance in case of studen.....

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CBIC Notifies Nil Excise Duty Rate for Ethanol Blended Petrol(06.07.2022)

Central Board of Indirect taxes and Customs (CBIC) has notified nil central excise duty rate for the products ethanol-blended petrol.

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Kar. HC: Nature of Property Being Ancestral or Self-Acquired Can Only be Decided After Trial(29.07.2022)

Karnataka High Court has held that only in a trial can it be decided whether a property is ancestral property or self acquired properties and therefor.....

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Delhi High Court Grants Bail to Journalist Upendra Rai in CBI Case(09.01.2019)

Delhi High Court has granted bail to journalist Upendra Rai, arrested by the CBI in May for his alleged involvement in dubious financial transactions.

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All. HC: Person is Declared as Proclaimed Offender Only After Publication of Proclamation(07.09.2023)

Allahabad High Court has held that a proclamation has to be ‘published’ as provided under Section 82(1) CrPC before a person is declared as a proclaim.....

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SC: Chief Justice Free to Appoint Arbitrator Even If Arbitration Agreement Provides Otherwise(29.03.2017)

Supreme Court has held that even if an arbitrator is specified in agreement for arbitration, Chief Justice or designated Judge is free to appoint an i.....

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Supreme Court Raps Centre over Failure to Make Buildings Disabled-Friendly(25.11.2016)

Supreme Court has slammed Central Government for doing precious little to make Government buildings disabled-friendly.

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Rajya Sabha Returns Lok Sabha the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill 2021 to Nullify Effect of Amendment(10.08.2021)

Rajya Sabha has returned to Lok Sabha the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill 2021 in the Lok Sabha which seeks to nullify the effect of the amendment brou.....

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Uttarakhand HC Directs CBI to File FIR Against Trivendra Singh Rawat on Corruption Allegations(29.10.2020)

Uttarakhand High Court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to file a First Information Report and investigate the allegations of co.....

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SC: Expert Evaluation of Tender Not to be Second Guessed Unless Mala Fide Intent(21.12.2020)

Supreme Court has observed that the expert evaluation of a particular tender, particularly when it comes to technical evaluation, is not to be second-.....

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ITAT: Normal Business Advances Not in Nature of ‘Loan’ are Not Deemed Dividend(21.01.2020)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has held that the transaction where advance is received in the normal course of business and which is not taken a.....

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SC: 5 States File Applications Showing Support to Waqf Amendment Act 2025(15.04.2025)

In petitions challenging the Waqf Amendment Act, 2025, the States of Assam, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand and Maharashtra have filed interventi.....

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The Rights of Transgender Persons Bill, 2015(31.12.2015)

Approved by the Rajya Sabha earlier in the year, The Rights of Transgender Persons Bill, 201.....

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Centre Introduces Constitutional Amendment Bill to Restore States' Power to Identify SEBCs(10.08.2021)

Central Government has introduced in the Lok Sabha the Constitution (One hundredth and twenty seventh amendment) Bill 2021 to restore the power of Sta.....

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Uttarakhand HC Directs CBI to Register FIR Against CM Trivendra Singh Rawat(28.10.2020)

Uttarakhand High Court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to file a First Information Report and investigate the allegations of co.....

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CIC: Modi’s Claim to Govt. Can’t be Disclosed(13.04.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has refused to disclose communication President Pranab Mukherjee had with Narendra Modi when he was called to for.....

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Educated Woman in Relationship with Married Man Knowing His Status isn’t Legally Exploited: Delhi HC(09.09.2025)

Delhi HC held that an educated, independent woman in a romantic relationship with a married man, aware of his marital status, cannot claim legal explo.....

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Allahabad HC Allows Music System At Varanasi Ghat For Modi and Abe Visit(11.12.2015)

Allahabad High Court has granted permission for installation of music system at Dashashwamedh Ghat in Varanasi where Prime Minister Narendra Modi, acc.....

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Bom. HC: Division Bench Declares Amendment to IT Rules, 2021 as Unconstitutional(27.09.2024)

Division Bench of Bombay High Court while allowing the appeals against amendments to IT Rules, 2021, has struck down the amendment that allowed Centra.....

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Approval for a resolution in the First Assembly of ISA for amendment of the Framework Agreement(01.11.2018)

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given ex-post facto approval for moving a Resolution in the first Assembly of the I.....

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CBDT Amends Rule 12 of Income Tax Rules Dealing with Return of Income(29.07.2021)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified Income-tax (20th Amendment) Rules, 2021 which seeks to amend Income-tax Rules, 1962. The Board has a.....

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Lok Sabha Passes NDPS(Amendment) Bill 2021 to Correct a Drafting Error(14.12.2021)

Lok Sabha has passed the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Amendment) Bill, 2021 seeking to amend the NDPS Act, 1985 to correct a drafting e.....

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Lending against security of single product - Gold jewellery(21.01.2020)

1.Please refer to paragraph 27 of Master Direction - Non-Banking Financial Company - Systemically Important Non-Deposit taking Company and Deposit tak.....

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Delhi High Court: Students with Less Than 75% Attendance Cannot Contest DU Student Union Elections(17.09.2025)

Delhi High Court held that students who do not meet the 75% minimum attendance requirement cannot contest Delhi University College Students' Union ele.....

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Delhi High Court: 2001 Amendment to NDPS Act Adopts Reformative Approach For Drug Addicts(16.03.2017)

Delhi High Court has observed that 2001 amendment to Narcotic Drugs & Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, has adopted a reformative approach towards ad.....

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CBIC Extends Sanction for Pending IGST Refund Claims on GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B(18.02.2021)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has notified the extension of Sanction for pending Integrated Goods and Services Tax refund claims .....

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Amendment of notification number S.O. 3407 (E) dated the 8th November, 2016 S.O.3543(E)(24.11.2016)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 26 of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 (2 of 1934), the Central Government hereby.....

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Kerala HC Dismisses Anticipatory Bail Plea to Man Accused of Raping Olympian’s Friend(12.08.2021)

Kerala High Court has dismissed the anticipatory bail plea of C.C Johnson, the man accused of raping Olympian Mayookha Johny's friend, and for capturi.....

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Gujarat HC: Gujarat Freedom of Religion (Amendment) Act 2021 Won't Apply to Inter-Faith Marriages(27.08.2021)

Gujarat High Court has passed an interim order stating that the provisions of the Gujarat Freedom of Religion (Amendment) Act, 2021, will not apply to.....

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SC to AP HC: Consider Afresh Issues Regarding Online Rummy in Light of IT Amendment Rules 2023(31.08.2023)

Supreme Court has directed Andhra Pradesh High Court look into all the issues afresh relating to online rummy, uninfluenced by findings recorded in it.....

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RBI extends Window Timings of Fixed Rate LAF and MSF Operations(24.11.2015)

The Reserve Bank of India has extended the timings of the fixed rate Liquidity Adjustment Facility and Marginal Standing Facility. The window timings .....

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NGT Constitutes Committee for Recommending Remedial Measures Against Ground Water Contamination(26.07.2021)

National Green Tribunal has constituted a five member joint committee in order to recommend the remedial measures to curb the contamination of ground .....

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Supreme Court Orders Relook into Poll-Related Case Against Devendra Fadnavis(01.10.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that a complaint against Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis for allegedly failing to declare two criminal cases o.....

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TRAI releases recommendations on "License Fee and Policy Matters of DTH Services"(21.08.2023)

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has today issued the recommendations on "License Fee and Policy Matters of DTH Services".

The Mi.....

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Supreme Court: High Court Cannot Relax Terms and Conditions of Tender Notice(15.10.2019)

Supreme Court has observed in exercise of power under Article 226 of Constitution of India, a High Court has no power to relax the terms and condition.....

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Bom. HC: Can Proceed with Trial if Accused Neither Appears Nor Seeks Exemption from Attendance(24.01.2025)

Bombay High Court has observed that Court can proceed with the offence under Section 138 of NI Act, 1881 in absence of the accused if the accused neit.....

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Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), launches multi-location claim settlement to expedite member claims(15.06.2020)

In order to ensure uniform standards of service delivery across the country and optimum utilisation of its workforce during COVID-19 Pandemic, EPFO ha.....

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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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Del HC: Manufacturers Having Common Business Ownership Can Quote Only Single Bid for Tender(14.09.2023)

Delhi High Court has upheld the restriction on LPG gas cylinder manufacturers who have common business ownership from quoting only a single bid while .....

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Delhi HC Orders for Expeditious Processing of Ration Card Applications(22.10.2020)

Delhi High Court has passed an order in the writ petitions directing the State of National Capital Territory of Delhi to expeditiously process the pen.....

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NCLAT: Unless Amendment Application Filed, Authority Can’t Suo Motu Amend Date of Default(04.04.2025)

NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that unless an amendment application is filed, the adjudicating authority cannot suo moto amend the date of default men.....

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NCDRC: Riding High-End Motorcycle Without Orientation May be Negligence(12.10.2020)

National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has held that an intentional self-injury cannot be inferred in a case where a person rides a h.....

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Delhi HC Applies Sexual Harassment Provision of IPC to Transgenders(26.12.2018)

Delhi High Court has affirmed the application of Section 354A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 to transgender victims of sexual harassment.

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DoT: Landline Users to Add Zero Before Mobile Numbers from January 1(26.11.2020)

Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has said that landline users will have to add a zero before calling any mobile number 1st January, 2021 onwards.....

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SC: Arbitrator Cannot Grant Pendente Lite Interest if Contract Contains Specific Clause(05.10.2021)

Supreme Court has observed that an arbitrator cannot grant pendente lite interest if the contract contains a specific clause which expressly bars paym.....

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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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Delhi HC Sets Aside AAP Leader Jitender Tomar's Election for Stating False Educational Qualification(20.01.2020)

Delhi High Court has set aside Aam Aadmi Party Leader, Jitender Singh Tomar's election to the Tri Nagar Constituency for stating false educational qua.....

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Supreme Court Issues Notice on Plea Challenging Validity of NIA Amendment Act, 2019(20.01.2020)

Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Centre on a Writ Petition which challenged the Constitutional Validity of the National Investigation Agency (.....

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Bombay HC Rejects Plea For 'Eco-Friendly' Ganesh Idol Immersion, Upholds Citizens' Right to Clean Wat(05.09.2025)

Bombay HC denied Mumbai’s Malabar hill residents permission to immerse eco-friendly Ganesh idols in BangangaTalao, citing new MRCB guidelines banning .....

Tags : Eco-Friendly, Ganesh Idol, Right to Clean Water, Environmental Protections



Allahabad High Court Rejects Election Petition Against PM Narendra Modi(09.12.2019)

Allahabad High Court has rejected the petition that had challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi's election from the Varanasi parliamentary constituenc.....

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Delhi HC: Maintenance is Intended to Safeguard Dependent Spouse & Child’s Right to Live With Dignity(03.07.2025)

Delhi HC has observed that maintenance is intended to safeguard the dependent spouse and child’s right to live with dignity and meet basic expenses su.....

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Query regarding import policy of Iron & Steel(08.01.2020)

DGFT vide Notification No. 17/2015-2020 dated 05.09.2019 amended the import policy of Iron & Steel by revising it from 'Free' to 'Free' subject to com.....

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MP HC: Party Seeking Expert's Attendance Needs to Plead with Accuracy & Precision(25.10.2021)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that a party seeking a scientific expert's attendance under Section 311 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 needs .....

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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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Supreme Court Grants Four Weeks Time to Centre for Reply in Citizenship Amendment Act Hearing(22.01.2020)

Supreme Court has granted four weeks to the Central Government to respond to 140 Writ Petitions filed for challenging the constitutional validity of t.....

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SC: Bid Can't Be Rejected For Missing Document Not Required in the Tender Notice(10.09.2025)

SC held that a bid under a Notice Inviting Tender (NIT) can't be rejected for not submitting a document not mandated in the NIT. It ruled that tender .....

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Amendment in notification No.25/2012-Service Tax, dated the 20th June, 2012(12.01.2017)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 93 of the Finance Act, 1994 (32 of 1994), the Central Government being satisfied tha.....

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HP HC: State Lacks Authority to Transfer Police Officers Without Mandatory Recommendation(10.07.2025)

Himachal Pradesh High Court while quashing transfer of a Sub-Divisional Police Officer, has observed that State does not have the authority to transfe.....

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Madras HC: Prosecution Rightly Invoked Prohibition of Harassment of Women Act Against Accused(23.11.2020)

Madras High Court has observed in a case that the prosecution was right in registering the case under Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Harassment of Women Ac.....

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SC: Right to Have Unobstructed & Disabled-Friendly Footpaths an Essential Facet of Right to Life(15.05.2025)

Supreme Court while directing States and Union Territories to frame guidelines for ensuring proper footpaths for pedestrians, has held that Right to .....

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Madras HC Directs State to Set Up Bio Metric Attendance System in Public Hospitals(27.01.2017)

Madras High Court has directed Tamil Nadu Government to put in place bio metric attendance system for doctors in all the Government Hospitals within f.....

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Kerala High Court Allows Petition by Transgender Couple Seeking Issuance of New Birth Certificate(03.06.2025)

Kerala High Court has allowed a petition by a transgender couple that sought the issuance of a new birth certificate for their child mentioning the co.....

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Allotment of an area was not a pre-requisite for grant of CS-1 licence(15.02.2019)

The Appellant is a manufacturer of spirits and holds a licence in the form of D-1 granted in the year 2017. A tender notice was issued for supply of c.....

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Ker. HC: Dependents of Independent Contractor Not Entitled Under Employees Compensation Act(24.11.2023)

Kerala High Court while upholding an order passed by Employees Compensation Commissioner against the dependents of an independent contractor, has held.....

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Calcutta HC Directs State to Take Proactive Steps to Ensure Implementation of Street Vendors Act(02.12.2021)

Calcutta High Court has observed that there is a duty cast on the State of West Bengal to implement the provisions of the Street Vendors (Protection o.....

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Flight Attendant’s Death Case: Delhi High Court Grants Bail to In-laws(21.11.2018)

Delhi High Court has granted bail to in-laws of a flight attendant who allegedly committed suicide in July and observed that elderly couple was primar.....

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Amendment to S. No. 515A of notification No. 50/2017-Customs(20.07.2022)

1. Reference is invited to S. Nos. 515A and 515B of notification No. 50/2017-Customs dated 30.06.2017 that provides a concessional basic custom duty (.....

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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.



Delhi HC Expresses Concern Over Trial Courts Accepting Bail Applications Despite Pendency Before HC(06.07.2022)

Delhi High Court while referring it as ‘Disturbing Trend’, has expressed concern over the practice of Trial Courts in entertaining the bail applicatio.....

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Kerala HC: Transgender Persons Entitled to Participate in Sport Events in Gender of Their Choice(01.08.2022)

Kerala High Court has held that transgender persons are having equal rights to participate in competitions, and in the absence of a separate category,.....

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Punjab Assembly Passes Indian Penal Code (Punjab Amendment) Bill, 2016(23.03.2016)

Punjab Assembly has passed Indian Penal Code (Punjab Amendment) Bill, 2016 that seeks life imprisonment for sacrilege of the Guru Granth Sahib.

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SC Lays Down Guidelines for Considering Applications Seeking Amendment to Plaint(02.09.2022)

Supreme Court while laying down guidelines for considering applications seeking amendment of plaint has held that mere delay would not be a ground for.....

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Maternity Bill, 2016 Receives Prez Assent(29.03.2017)

Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Bill, 2016 which entitles women working in organised sector to paid maternity leave of 26 weeks, up from 12 weeks has re.....

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Madras HC Dismisses Plea Challenging Rejection of Bid in Tender Process(14.12.2021)

Madras High Court has dismissed a petition challenging the rejection of a bid in a tender process for The Court has held that the Court cannot interfe.....

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Supreme Court Issues Notice to Centre on Fresh Pleas Challenging National Population Register(28.01.2020)

Supreme Court has issued notices on a fresh Petition challenging the National Population Register as violative of citizens’ fundamental right to priva.....

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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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ITAT: Consultation Fee Paid by Times Internet to EY Allowable as Expenditure(01.07.2022)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Delhi bench while allowing relief to Times Internet has allowed the consultation fee paid to EY as business expe.....

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Central Government Constitutes National Council for Transgender Persons(25.08.2020)

Central Government has constituted the National Council for Transgender Person under Section 16 of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act,.....

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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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Madras HC Directs Tamil Nadu Government to Ensure All Transgender Persons(03.08.2021)

Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu government to ensure that all transgender persons in the State are vaccinated within a period of 3 month.....

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TRAI releases Recommendations on 'In-Flight Connectivity'(19.01.2018)

1. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has on 18th January 2018 issued its Recommendations on In-Flight Connectivity'.

2. The D.....

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SC: Due Credence to be Given to Expert Opinion if Confusion about Person’s Capacity to Make Decision(04.03.2025)

SC has observed that in the event there is any confusion or doubt regarding a person's capacity and ability to make independent decisions and if there.....

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MP HC Orders FIR Against Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar, Ex-CM Kamal Nath(23.10.2020)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has ordered filing of First Information report against Union Minister, Narendra Singh Tomar and ex-Chief Minister, Kamal Nat.....

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Centre Notifies Effective Date of Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025(09.04.2025)

Central Government has notified that 8th April, 2025 shall be the date from which provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 shall come into force.

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Delhi High Court Grants Bail to RJD MP Amrendra Dhari Singh in Money Laundering Case(06.08.2021)

Delhi High Court has granted bail to RJD Rajya Sabha MP Amrendra Dhari Singh in connection with a money laundering case related to the alleged fertili.....

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Parliament Passes Citizenship(Amendment) Bill, 2019(12.12.2019)

Parliament has passed the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019 with the Rajya Sabha voting 125-99 in favour of the Bill. The Bill provides a path to Ind.....

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Karnataka High Court Issues Notice on Public Interest Litigation for Judicial Inquiry(15.01.2020)

Karnataka High Court has issued notice to the State Government on a Public Interest Litigation seeking a judicial inquiry by a sitting/retired Judge o.....

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Amendment in notification No. 50/2017-Customs, dated the 30th June, 2017(26.02.2019)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962) and sub-section (12) of section 3 of the Cu.....

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

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

Tags : Poor attendance, Dismissal, Legality



SC: Dedication of Property as Religious Endowment Can be Inferred from Circumstances(19.07.2022)

Supreme Court has held that the dedication of a property as religious endowment does not require an express dedication or document, and can be inferre.....

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Lok Sabha Passes Income Tax Amendment Bill(29.11.2016)

Taxation Laws (Second Amendment) Bill 2016, which proposes 30% tax on undisclosed income plus 10% penalty beside a 33% surcharge and 75% tax and 10% p.....

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Bombay High Court Rejects Surendra Gadling's Bail Plea in 2016 Case(12.08.2021)

Bombay High Court has disposed of Surendra Gadling's 2020 bail application at the preliminary stage itself on the grounds that it is not maintainable.

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Amendment in notification number S.O. 1536(E), dated the 12th May, 2017(23.08.2021)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 29 read with section 14 of the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights Act.....

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SC: Tender Condition Limiting Past Supply to One State is Irrational, Violates Art 19(1)(g)(07.10.2025)

Supreme Court struck down a Chhattisgarh tender condition requiring bidders to prove prior supply of ?6 crores to state agencies in the last three yea.....

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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 Protection from Arrest to Man Accused of Raping Olympian Mayookha Johny's Friend(10.09.2021)

Supreme Court has granted protection from arrest to C.C Johnson, the man accused of raping Olympian Mayookha Johny's friend, and for capturing her nud.....

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SC: 5 States File Applications Showing Support to Waqf Amendment Act 2025(15.04.2025)

In petitions challenging the Waqf Amendment Act, 2025, the States of Assam, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand and Maharashtra have filed interventi.....

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Negotiable Instruments (Amendment) Act, 2015 effective retrospectively(29.12.2015)

The Ministry of Law and Justice notified Presidential assent accorded to The Negotiable.....

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Lok Sabha Passes LLP (Amendment) Bill to Boost Ease of Doing Business(10.08.2021)

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

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RBI Issues Guidelines on PSLCs(08.04.2016)

Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has released guidelines for Priority Sector Lending Certificates (PSLCs), where banks can buy and sell instruments to man.....

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Manipur HC: State Establishments Must Record Transgender Person’s New Name & Gender in Documents(20.08.2025)

Manipur HC ruled that under Transgender Persons Act, 2019, all state bodies must update official documents with transgender person's new name & gender.....

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Amendment to the Final Finding Notification No. 6/8/2020-DGTR dated 8th June, 2021(28.09.2021)

Having regard to the Customs Tariff Act 1975, as amended from time to time (hereinafter referred to as "the Act") and the Customs Tariff (Identificati.....

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Kerala HC Dismisses CM Raveendran's Plea Challenging Summons by Enforcement Directorate(18.12.2020)

Kerala High Court has dismissed the writ petition filed by CM Raveendran, Additional Private Secretary to the Chief Minister of Kerala, challenging th.....

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SC Issues Notice to Centre on Petition Challenging CAA and National Population Register(20.01.2020)

Supreme Court has issued notices to the Central Government on a Petition challenging the Constitutional Validity of the Citizenship Amendment Act, 201.....

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Supreme Court Allows Liquor Vendor to Shift 650 Kilometres(20.01.2020)

Supreme Court has set aside the judgment of Madras High Court and allowed a wholesaler in Indian made foreign Liquor to shift his business 650 kilomet.....

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SC: Clause Limiting Interest on Delayed Payments Doesn’t Bar Pendente Lite Interest under A&C Act(03.09.2025)

Supreme Court has held that an arbitral tribunal can award pendente lite interest unless the contract explicitly or implicitly bars it. A clause restr.....

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SC Refuses to State TN’s Jallikattu Law, Seeks State’s Reply Over Its Validity(01.02.2017)

Supreme Court, while refusing to stay Tamil Nadu Government's law permitting Jallikattu, has agreed to hear a plea against it.

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Amendment in Export Policy of Non-basmati rice under HS Code 10063090(29.08.2023)

The Central Government, in exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 read with section 5of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992 (No......

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Delhi HC: Intent of Foreign Seated Defendants to Target Indian Customers Must be Established(27.10.2021)

Delhi High Court has observed that in case of internet trademark infringements, the intent of foreign seated defendants to target Indian customers and.....

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Kerala HC Stays Proposed Anti- Citizenship Amendment Act Resolution by District Panchayath(23.01.2020)

Kerala High Court has stayed a move of District Panchayath, Kasargode to pass a resolution against Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019.

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Supreme Court Stays Key Provisions of Waqf Amendment Act(15.09.2025)

Supreme Court has stayed few sections of Waqf (Amendment) Act, including provisions providing arbitrary powers to Collectors. The Court observed that .....

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Negotiable Instrument (Amendment) Act 2015 Comes into Force with Retrospective Effect(30.12.2015)

Negotiable Instruments (Amendment) Act 2015 has came in to force with retrospective effect. Amendment shall be deemed to have come into force on the 1.....

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Delhi HC: Court is Permitted to Entertain Application to Amend Admission Made in Pleadings(09.08.2021)

Delhi High Court has observed that a Court is permitted to entertain an application to amend an admission made in pleadings even after reserving judgm.....

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Sea Cargo Manifest and Transhipment (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2019(31.10.2019)

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 157, read with sections 30, 30A, 41, 41A, 53, 54, 56, sub-section (3) of section 98 and sub-section (2).....

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Constitution (105th Amendment) Act Has Come In Force From 15th August, 2021(04.10.2021)

The Constitution (One Hundred and Fifth Amendment) Act, 2021, which restores the power of the State Governments and Union Territories to identify and .....

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Bombay High Court Asks Petitioner Challenging Citizenship Amendment Act to Approach Supreme Court(23.01.2020)

Bombay High Court has refused to hear a Public Interest Litigation filed by Urmila Kowe challenging the constitutional validity of the Citizenship Ame.....

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Madras HC Barred Resorts in Segur Plateau Elephant Corridor; Land Allowed Only For Eco-Friendly Use(16.09.2025)

Madras High Court upheld the Supreme Court-appointed committee’s findings, declaring the land bought by resort owners in the Segur Plateau, an Elephan.....

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SC Issues Notice on SLPs Against Kerala High Court Judgment on Minimum Wages Rules(11.12.2020)

Supreme Court has issued notices on two special leave petitions filed against a judgment of the Kerala High Court dealing with amendments brought to t.....

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Bombay High Court Issues Notice to Devendra Fadnavis in Plea Challenging His Election(17.01.2020)

Bombay High Court has issued a notice to former Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis in a Plea challenging his election from Nagpur (South.....

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Amendments in Standard Input Output Norms (SION) of Engineering Product group: Suspension of SION C-888(14.01.2020)

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

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Supreme Court Dismisses PIL Challenging Centre’s Ethanol Blending Programme(01.09.2025)

Supreme Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that challenged the Central Government’s Ethanol Blending Programme mandating the sale .....

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RBI ends barter trade between India and Myanmar(05.11.2015)

The Reserve Bank of India has called an end to barter trade at the Indo-Myanmar Border, permissible since 2000. Noting that with a sufficiently divers.....

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ITAT: Amendment on Sec.36(1)(va) Has Prospective Effect(30.05.2022)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Raipur while quashing the order confirming disallowances of Rs. 18,12,622/- out of employment contribution towards EPF/.....

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Delhi HC Allows Civic Bodies to Remove Vendors from No-Hawking Zones(06.10.2016)

Delhi HC has allowed Civic Agencies to remove vendors from areas designated as 'No-Hawking Zones' prior to the 2014 Street Vending Act.

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Guj. HC: Student Allowed to Write Exams, Shortage of Attendance Condoned(24.06.2024)

Guj. HC while allowing a student to appear in board exams, has observed that authorities are bound to ensure that academic career of students is not d.....

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SC: On Execution of Agreement to Sell and Payment of Advance, Vendee Not Required to Prove Further(15.04.2022)

Supreme Court has held that once the execution of agreement to sell and payment of advance substantial sale consideration is admitted by the vendor, t.....

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MP HC Seeks Response in Plea Seeking Direction on Invitation of Global Tenders for Vaccination(21.05.2021)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has sought response from Centre and State Government in a plea seeking a direction to the State to initiate steps to invite .....

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Reserve Bank Cuts Key Lending Rates by 0.35%(07.08.2019)

Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has cut key interest rate for the fourth consecutive time by 35 basis points or 0.35 per cent .....

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Parliament Passes Bill to Amend Act Regulating Major Airports in India(05.08.2021)

Parliament has passed the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (Amendment) Bill, 2021. The Bill proposes to amend Section 2(i) of the Airpo.....

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Patna HC Seeks Report on Implementation of Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act(31.08.2020)

Patna High Court has sought a report from the Central as well as the State Government, delineating the steps taken by them to implement the welfare pr.....

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SC Extends Bail Granted to Satyendar Jain in PMLA Case by 5 Weeks(24.07.2023)

Supreme Court has extended the interim bail granted on medical grounds to Satyendar Jain in PMLA Case by 5 weeks.

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Supreme Court Sends PIL Against Prayer Songs Sung in Kendriya Vidayalayas to Constitution Bench(29.01.2019)

Supreme Court has referred to a Constitution bench the issue of whether religious prayers such as Asato maa saad gamaya (lead me from untruth to truth.....

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Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds RS Election of Birender Singh, Subhash Chandra(24.03.2017)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has upheld Rajya Sabha election of Union Minister, Birender Singh and media baron Subhash Chandra from Haryana.

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Calcutta HC Transfers Abhishek Banerjee's Defamation Suit Against Suvendu Adhikari(03.12.2021)

Calcutta High Court has ordered the transfer of a defamation suit filed by Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee again.....

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SC: Can’t Hold Independent Directors Liable under NI Act Unless Direct Involvement Shown(06.03.2025)

Supreme Court has observed that non-executive and independent directors cannot be held liable under Section 138 read with Section 141 of the Negotiabl.....

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Amendment in para 3.13 of the Handbook of Procedures (2015-2020)(23.10.2017)

In exercise of powers conferred under Paragraph 2.04 of FTP 2015-2020, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following amendment in t.....

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Kerala HC Issues Directions for Victim Protection Protocol for Sexual Assault Survivors(25.07.2022)

Kerala High Court has notified a list of directions to the State authorities to set up a gender-neutral victim protection protocol to ensure that all .....

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Amendment in notification number 36/2015-2020 dated 18th December, 2019-Reg.(02.09.2021)

In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 read with Section 5 of FT (D&R) Act, 1992, read with paragraph 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy,.....

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Allahabad High Court Denies Bail to Person Accused of Gang-Rape of Girlfriend(01.11.2021)

Allahabad High Court has denied bail to a person accused of gang-raping his girlfriend, along with three other persons noting that he (boyfriend of th.....

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Karnataka HC: Trial Courts Can Only Recommend Compensation Under POCSO Rules(24.01.2020)

Karnataka High Court has held that the Trial Court or Special Court has to recommend the District Legal Services Authority to decide and award the com.....

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SC Held Financial Bids in Public Tenders Cannot Be Altered Post-Opening To Protect Process Sanctity(16.09.2025)

SC ruled that once financial bids in a public tender are opened, they cannot be altered or rectified, as doing so would compromise the sanctity of the.....

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Karnataka HC Issues Notice on PIL to Reinstate Parashurama Statue After ?5L Deposit(09.09.2025)

Karnataka HC issued notice to the state on a PIL seeking reconstruction of the 33-ft Lord Parashurama statue at Udupi’s theme park. Petitioner, Uday S.....

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SC Issues Notice on Plea Seeking Independent Investigation in Communal Violence in Tripura(29.11.2021)

Supreme Court has issued notice on a plea seeking Independent investigation into the recent communal violence in Tripura and into the complicity and i.....

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Recommended persons list if not sorted by category does not vitiate selection process(19.08.2015)

In a suit initiated by retired district judges aspiring for the post of President of the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum for various distri.....

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Bom HC to State: Direct Edu Institutions to Allow Retrospective Name, Gender Change for Transgenders(27.04.2023)

Bombay High Court has directed Maharashtra government to direct all educational institutions to enable retrospective name and gender change for transg.....

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Rajya Sabha Passes Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Bill, 2019(05.07.2019)

Rajya Sabha has passed the Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Bill, 2019. The Bill, introduced by Health Minister Harsh Vardhan, allows for the supers.....

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ITAT, Delhi: Expenditure of Royalty for Technical Know-How Can Be Treated as Revenue Expenditure(06.04.2022)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has held that the royalty expenditure for the use of know-how can be treated as revenue expenditure under Income .....

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President Mukherjee Promulgates Second Ordinance on Cheque Bounce Cases(24.09.2015)

President Pranab Mukherjee has promulgated Negotiable Instruments (Amendment) Second Ordinance, 2015, in order to provide big relief to about 18 lakh .....

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Delhi HC Denies Bail to Satyendar Jain in PMLA Case(06.04.2023)

Delhi High Court has denied bail to am Aadmi Party leader Satyendar Jain and observed that he is an influential person and has the potential of tamper.....

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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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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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Del. HC: 2019 Amendment to Section 29A of A&C Act Applied to All Pending Arbitrations(03.07.2023)

Delhi High Court while observing that 2019 Amendment to Section 29A of Arbitration and Conciliation Act is procedural in nature, has held that it shal.....

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Andhra Pradesh Public Employment (Organisation of Local Cadres and Regulation of Direct Recruitment) Amendment Order, 2017(30.10.2017)

In exercise of the powers conferred by clauses (l) and (2) of article 371 D of the Constitution, the President hereby makes the following Order furthe.....

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SC: Doctrine of Lis Pendens Arises from the Time the Petition is Filed(11.11.2024)

Supreme Court while refusing to allow specific performance of an agreement to sell, has held that doctrine of lis pendens comes into play from the mom.....

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Bombay HC Slams State Government over Poor Infrastructure for Judiciary(03.11.2016)

Bombay High Court has observed that Maharashtra Government should realize that if it cannot support its own judiciary by giving infrastructure and sta.....

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Finance Minister Introduces Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Ordinance, 2021(27.07.2021)

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has introduced the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Ordinance, 2021, which amends the Insolvency and Ban.....

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Income-tax (Twenty Eighth Amendment) Rules, 2022(22.08.2022)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 115TD read with section 295, of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961), the Central B.....

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Amendment in notification No. 47/2019-Central Tax dated the 9th October, 2019(15.10.2020)

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 148 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (12 of 2017) (hereinafter referred to as the said A.....

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Lok Sabha Passes the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025(03.04.2025)

Lok Sabha has passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 in the ongoing budget session of Parliament. The bill was passed with 288 votes in favour and 232.....

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Ker. HC: Can’t Use ‘Emergent Reasons’ as Ground to Remove Street Vendors(13.02.2025)

Kerala High Court has held that there should not be eviction of street vendors on grounds of ‘grave and emergent’ reasons in violation of their rights.....

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President Gives Assent to Companies (Amendment) Act, 2017(04.01.2018)

President of India has given assent to Companies (Amendment) Act, 2017 which seeks to strengthen corporate governance standards, initiate strict actio.....

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Rajya Sabha Passes Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2019(06.12.2019)

Rajya Sabha has cleared the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2019, replacing an Ordinance that was used to slash corporate tax rates to stimulate growt.....

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Mediation Campaign for Settling Pending Cases to Commence from 1st July(27.06.2025)

A mediation campaign titled ‘Mediation For the Nation' being launched across the country to settle pending cases is set to commence on 1st July. The a.....

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CONSTITUTION - Cabinet Gives Nod for 10% EWS quota in Jammu & Kashmir(01.03.2019)

Union Cabinet has given nod to government order that will extend benefit of promotion to Dalits and tribals as well as implementation of 10% quota to .....

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Lending and Deposit Rates of Scheduled Commercial Banks - November 2023(30.11.2023)

Data on lending and deposit rates of scheduled commercial banks (SCBs) (excluding regional rural banks and small finance banks) received during the mo.....

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P&H HC to State: Use AI to Examine Pending Cases with Similar Cases Which are Already Settled(17.10.2023)

Punjab and Haryana High Court while observing that in several cases litigation is unnecessarily coming up before the Court in spite of settled law, ha.....

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