Tags : government sanction, police officer, prosecution, encounter
Officer travelling for official meeting is in discharge of official duty(26.04.2016)
The Supreme Court allowed an appeal by of an official in-charge of a government hospital in District Raigad against prosecution without grant of sanct.....
Tags : officer, government hospital, official duty
Delhi HC Refuses to Stay Pleas on Centre-State Ties(03.05.2016)
Delhi HC has made it clear to AAP Government that it cannot stay proceedings on a clutch of petitions seeking clarity on Centre-state relations.
Tags : Delhi HC , AAP Government
SC Issues Notice to Centre, States on Uploading of FIRs within 24 Hours(03.05.2016)
Supreme Court has issued notice to Central and all State Governments on a PIL seeking direction that "each and every" FIR on the official website of p.....
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NGT Slams AAP for Failure to Ban Vehicles over 15 Years Old(03.05.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has slammed Delhi Government for its failure to implement its order banning vehicles more than 15 years old from plying .....
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NGT Pulls Up Uttarakhand Government Over Camping Activity In Rishikesh(04.05.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has warned the Uttarakhand Government that it would call its Chief Secretary to explain the delay in implementing regula.....
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Delhi HC to Govt: Tell Us Law Which Bans Crude Export(06.05.2016)
Delhi HC has asked Union Government to show any statutory source or policy document which barred export of crude in India.
Tags : Delhi HC, union government
Delhi HC Says, “We Are Not Fighting for Environment But for Human Race”(06.05.2016)
Delhi HC, while asking AAP Government to show what has been done to protect trees in Delhi, has said that it is for survival of the human race and lov.....
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NGT Orders Closure of Illegal Scrap Recovery Units(06.05.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed UP Government and State Pollution Control Board to shut illegal scrap recovery operations in the outskirts .....
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Bombay HC Upholds Ban on Slaughter of Bullocks and Decriminalises Possession of Beef(06.05.2016)
Bombay HC has upheld Maharashtra Government's law to ban slaughter of bulls and bullocks, but held as "unconstitutional" the ban on possession of beef.....
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SC To Kerala: Don’t Issue Ownership Certificates to Elephant Owners(09.05.2016)
Supreme Court has restrained Kerala Government from issuing ownership certificates to elephant owners.
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SC Slams Maharashtra Govt. and Directs it to Grant Licenses to 8 Dance Bars by May 12(11.05.2016)
Supreme Court has slammed Maharashtra Government for delaying granting licence to dance bars in Mumbai and directed the State Government to give permi.....
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SC Orders to Remove Encroachments on Kharun Banks(11.05.2016)
Supreme Court has ordered Chhattisgarh Government to demolish the illegal structures built by the trust on the banks of Kharun River.
Tags : Supreme Court , Chhattisgarh Government
PFRDA Nods for Govt. Staff to Choose Fund Manager(11.05.2016)
Board of pension fund regulator, PFRDA, has granted "in-principle" approval to a proposal of providing choice to government employees to select their .....
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NGT Seeks Govt.’s Response over Delhi Odd-Even Scheme, Seeks Info on Pollution Level(12.05.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has questioned Delhi Government over its Odd-Even car rationing scheme and sought details on pollution levels before and.....
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Delhi Government Reduces VAT on Certain Items(12.05.2016)
Delhi Government has reduced Value Added Tax (VAT) on hybrid cars, battery-operated vehicles and e-rickshaws from 12.5 per cent to 5 per cent, project.....
Tags : Delhi Government, Value Added Tax (VAT)
SC Directs Inquiry into Wife-Swap by Naval Officers(13.05.2016)
SC has ordered Kerala Government to set up a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe allegations of a Navy officer's estranged wife that her husband.....
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Delhi HC Seeks Response of Delhi Govt. over Teachers’ Plea(13.05.2016)
Delhi High Court has sought response of Delhi Government against removal of a guest teacher and delay in confirming 17,000 such teachers in the nation.....
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Govt. Offers ‘Tatkal’ Window for Speedy Approval of Patent Applications(18.05.2016)
Government has amended patent rules to offer a 'Tatkal' option for speedy clearance of applications by start-ups or those that choose India as the des.....
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Delhi HC Asks Govt., MCDs to Think about Waste Segregation(20.05.2016)
Delhi HC, while expressing concern over the city's waste dumping grounds pushing their limits, has said Government and Civic Bodies should think of "p.....
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Rajasthan HC Issues Notice to State Govt. on Death of Infants(25.05.2016)
Rajasthan HC has issued notice to State's Chief Secretary, Principal Medical and Health Secretary and five others, over a petition on recent death of .....
Tags : Rajasthan HC , Ajmer’s Jawaharlal Nehru Government Hospital
Himachal HC Slams State for Forcible Possession of Firm(30.05.2016)
Himachal High Court has imposed costs of Rs 25,000 on State Government for taking possession of company ‘Saber Paper Limited’, Una, without following .....
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Punjab and Haryana HC to Govt.: Pay Rs 306 Cr to Local Bodies(30.05.2016)
Punjab and Haryana HC has directed the Punjab Government to pay Rs 305.76 crore to the state local bodies right away. The arrears to be paid to local.....
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Doctors risking life by exposure to deadly diseases no less than facing bullets(31.05.2016)
The Central Information Commission faced moral quandary hearing a plea for compensation from a mother of a young doctor who died from exposure to swin.....
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Doctors risking life by exposure to deadly diseases no less than facing bullets(31.05.2016)
The Central Information Commission faced moral quandary hearing a plea for compensation from a mother of a young doctor who died from exposure to swin.....
Tags : government, compensation, death on duty, doctor, swine flu
Asaram Case: SC Pulls Rajasthan Govt. for Failing to Take Action on Threats Given to Witnesses(07.06.2016)
Supreme Court has pulled up Rajasthan Government for failing to take any action on the threats being given to witnesses by aides of Asaram Bapu, who i.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Rajasthan Government, Jodhpur ashram
Government Banks on New PSU Norms for Higher Non-tax Revenue(09.06.2016)
Centre has released new guidelines on capital restructuring of state-owned companies, which will make them more accountable on matters of dividends, b.....
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Madras HC Quashes Centre's Order Denying Security Clearance to Sun Group(15.06.2016)
Madras HC has set aside order of Union Government denying security clearance to Sun Network that had made it ineligible to participate in the phase-I.....
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Government Permits 100% FDI in Trading of Food Products(21.06.2016)
Government has permitted 100 per cent FDI in trading of food products, including through e-commerce, to boost food processing sector in the country.
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Bombay HC to State: Ensure Implementation of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act in State(23.06.2016)
Bombay High Court has told State Government to ensure proper implementation of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and to see to it that no event.....
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Madras HC Notices TN Govt., Coca Cola and Others(23.06.2016)
Madras HC has issued notice to Tamil Nadu Government, Hindustan Coca Cola Beverages Pvt Ltd and others on a PIL seeking to prohibit sale of beverages .....
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NGT to Govt.: Revive Water Bodies in Dwarka before Monsoon(23.06.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered Delhi Government to revive water bodies in Dwarka sub-city before monsoon on a plea alleging that they were .....
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CIC Lifts ‘Iron Curtain’ over the Kerala Cabinet’s Decisions(23.06.2016)
Central Information Commission (CIC), Kerala, has asked State Government to provide, in ten days, details of agendas and minutes regarding controversi.....
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Govt. Amends Income Tax Rules to End Uncertainty over GAAR(24.06.2016)
Government has amended income tax rules to end uncertainty over GAAR (General Anti-Avoidance Rule) that is set to kick in from April 1, 2017.
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Madras HC: State is Not Responsible for Man’s Suicide over School Fees(27.06.2016)
Madras HC has dismissed appeal filed by a woman seeking compensation from State Government for death of her husband who committed suicide after killin.....
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Supreme Court: 3 Percent Quota in Promotion for Disabled Must in All Posts(04.07.2016)
Supreme Court while quashing the central government’s earlier orders on restricting reservation for the differently-abled in promotion to Group A and .....
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SC Rules, Govt. Official’s Illegal Assets Can’t be Attached, if He Dies During Pendency of Suit(05.07.2016)
Supreme Court has ruled that disproportionate assets amassed by a government official cannot be attached from his family members if the officer dies d.....
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Delhi HC Permits Govt. to Procure Pill to Help Addicts(06.07.2016)
Delhi HC has lifted its stay on Government's decision to procure a medicine prescribed to reduce a drug addict's dependency on opiates like heroin.
Tags : Delhi HC , Government
SC Seeks Central Govt.’s Response over Implementation of OROP(11.07.2016)
SC has sought Central Government’s response on a petition related to One Rank One Pension (OROP) implementation, alleging that NDA Government led by P.....
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Govt. Fixes Deadline for Retro Tax Settlement Window(12.07.2016)
Government has fixed December 31, 2016 as deadline to multinational companies to settle their tax issues that arose as result of retrospective amendme.....
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Govt. Notifies Aadhaar Act, Operationalises Some of Its Provisions(13.07.2016)
Union Government has notified Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016 and operationalised some o.....
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Punjab and Haryana HC Slams State over Defunct De-Addiction Centres(14.07.2016)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has slammed Punjab Government battling drug menace, for shutting down de-addiction centres due to lack of psychiatrists .....
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Delhi HC Seeks Delhi Govt.’s Response on Plea over Beef Ban(14.07.2016)
Delhi HC has issued notice to Delhi Government on plea challenging law that criminalizes possession and consumption of beef in the National Capital Re.....
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Delhi HC to Govt.: Formulate Policy to Compensate E-Rickshaw Accident Victims in City(15.07.2016)
Delhi HC has asked AAP Government to come out with a policy for compensating the victims of the accidents caused by e-rickshaws on city roads.
Tags : Delhi HC, AAP Government, e-rickshaws
SC to T.N.: Admit Candidates from Other States to Medical Courses(15.07.2016)
SC has ordered Tamil Nadu Government to admit 28 candidates from other States who were successful in cracking the exams held for super specialty cours.....
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Government Extends Payment Date for Black Money Compliance Scheme(15.07.2016)
Government has allowed payment of tax and penalty in installments over an extended period for the black money disclosed under One-Time Compliance Sche.....
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Tripura HC Slams State over Noise Pollution(19.07.2016)
Tripura High Court has directed State Government and Pollution Control Board to implement the law regulating noise pollution or face action for contem.....
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Madras HC Issues Notice to TN on Plea for Cancelling Bail to MBBS Students(20.07.2016)
Madras HC issued notice to Tamil Nadu Government on petition seeking cancellation of bail granted by a lower court to two MBBS students, who had throw.....
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Mardas HC Pulls Up TN Govt. over Honour Killing Attacks(21.07.2016)
Madras HC has pulled up Tamil Nadu Government for ‘administrative lapses’ in attacks at three villages in Dharmapuri district in November 2012 reporte.....
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Delhi HC Seeks Govt.'s Response over alleged 'Inconsistency' in Rape Law(21.07.2016)
Delhi HC has sought response of Delhi Government on plea which alleged that amendment made in 2013 in section 375 (rape) of IPC was "incorrect" and "i.....
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Jharkhand HC to Govt.: Pay Rs 1 Lakh to Minor Boy’s Family after Alleged Custodial Death(21.07.2016)
Jharkhand HC has directed State Government to pay a compensation of Rs 1 lakh to the family of the minor boy, who died in custody allegedly due to pol.....
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J&K HC to Govt.: Take Action against Media Creating ‘Hysteria’ in State(22.07.2016)
Jammu and Kashmir HC has asked State Government to take action against news channels that have created “hysteria” about Kashmir and its people, and bl.....
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Calcutta HC Orders Govt. to Pay Rs 3 Lakh to Acid Attack Victim(27.07.2016)
Calcutta HC has directed West Bengal Government to pay by August 2 Rs 3 lakh to a victim of acid attack in South 24-Parganas district.
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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.
Tags : Bombay HC, E-Tender Limit, State Government
Delhi HC Sets Aside Fine Imposed on Dharamshila Cancer Hospital(03.08.2016)
Delhi HC has set aside AAP Government’s order imposing over Rs 17 crore fine on Dharamshila Cancer Hospital for allegedly refusing to provide free tre.....
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SC Directs Re-Investigation of 315 Closure Reports Filed in 2008 Kandhamal Violence Case(04.08.2016)
Supreme Court has asked the Odisha Government to re-investigate closure of 315 cases related to anti-Christian violence in Kandhamal district in 2008,.....
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SC Gives Approval to Bus Route Policies of Punjab, Haryana(04.08.2016)
SC has approved nationalisation of bus routes by Punjab and Haryana Governments, but clarified that there would be no eligibility criteria for private.....
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Delhi HC: L-G is Administrative Head of Delhi(04.08.2016)
Delhi High Court has held that Lieutenant Governor (L-G) is the administrative head of National Capital Territory and the AAP Government's contention .....
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SC Adjourns Hearing of AAP Government’s Plea(05.08.2016)
SC, while frowning on the multiple litigations, has said to AAP Government,"Why hear your suit for a declaration of Delhi as a full State when the Del.....
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Public property cannot be disposed of in favour of any one without adequate consideration(01.08.2016)
Instant public interest litigation filed raising a significant issue pertaining to government bungalows occupied by former Chief Ministers of the Stat.....
Tags : Government bungalows, Possession
NGT Seeks Details from States over Handling of Toxic Waste(08.08.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand Governments to file an affidavit and inform it abo.....
Tags : National Green Tribunal , Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand Governments
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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SC to Puducherry, Centre: Where Did You Spend Rs 524 Crore of Tsunami Fund?(09.08.2016)
SC has issued notices to pertinent departments of Puducherry Government and Centre, asking them to respond to a PIL that has alleged corruption in the.....
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SC Orders Enquiry in Murder Complaint against J&K DSP without Arresting Him(09.08.2016)
Supreme Court has asked Jammu and Kashmir Government to investigate murder complaint against Deputy Superintendent of Police Yasir Qadri without suspe.....
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SC Orders Enquiry into Youth’s Death in J&K(10.08.2016)
SC has directed Jammu and Kashmir Government to investigate death of a 26-year-old man allegedly at the hands of the police in the tensed Valley State.....
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Delhi HC to Centre, AAP: Give Details of Steps Taken to Rehabilitate Manual Scavengers(11.08.2016)
Delhi High Court has asked Centre and Delhi Government to inform it about the steps taken by them regarding rehabilitation of manual scavengers in the.....
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Duty of Court to neutralize any unjust enrichment and undeserved gain made by litigants only on account of keeping litigation alive(08.08.2016)
Respondent filed complaints against Petitioners before the Competent Authority on allegation that, Petitioners had encroached upon Government land in .....
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Delhi HC Slams Govt. for Not Changing Names of Transgenders(17.08.2016)
Delhi High Court has asked Government to explain what problem it has in changing the names of two transgenders from male to female in the official rec.....
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Madras HC Slams MP Govt. over GI Tag Issue for Basmati(17.08.2016)
Madras HC has slammed Madhya Pradesh Government, which has been pursuing a legal battle to include its 13 districts under the Geographical Indication .....
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NGT Slams Delhi Government(22.08.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has slammed Delhi Government over alleged non-utilisation of Rs 11.25 crores given to it by Railways way back in 2003-20.....
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Govt.: Deduction Benefit under Section 35AC Only Till March 31(22.08.2016)
Government has said that benefit of deduction under section 35AC of the IT Act will only be available till March 31, in respect to the payments made t.....
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SC: Replace Toll Tax Contractors with Technology(23.08.2016)
Supreme Court has advised the Government to take advantage of technology to replace contractors in toll collection.
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SC Asks AAP Govt.: Why Not Exempt Trucks Carrying Chicken(23.08.2016)
SC has asked Arvind Kejriwal Government, “If trucks carrying ice and eggs to Delhi are exempt from paying green levy, why not extend the same benefit .....
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SC Gives Six Weeks Protection from Arrest to Expelled AIADMK MP Sasikala Pushpa(26.08.2016)
Supreme Court has extended expelled AIADMK MP Sasikala Pushpa’s protection from arrest for six weeks, while asking the Tamil Nadu government why they .....
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First training program on Government e-Marketplace (GeM) for Government users(22.08.2016)
The one-day hands on training program for procurement officers of Central Government Ministries/Departments was inaugurated by Sh. Ashok Lavasa, Finan.....
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Services provided to the Government, a local authority or a governmental authority with regard to water supply(22.08.2016)
It has been reported to the Board that in some cases contractors providing service of construction of tube wells for Government have been considered t.....
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SC Asks Delhi Govt. on Appeal against HC Order on Statehood(30.08.2016)
SC has asked AAP Government whether it would file an appeal against the High Court order holding Delhi to be a Union Territory with Lt Governor as its.....
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Delhi HC Asks AAP, MCDs to Take Steps to Control Dengue(30.08.2016)
Delhi HC has directed AAP Government and civic bodies in New Delhi to take all preventive steps to control dengue, a mosquito-borne tropical disease, .....
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SC: New Vice-Chancellors can Stay(30.08.2016)
SC, while providing relief to Telangana Government, has allowed all the eight newly-appointed Vice Chancellors in the State to continue in their posts.....
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Bombay HC: Apply FSSAI Circular on Duty-Free Shops(01.09.2016)
Bombay HC has directed Centre and State Government to ensure the implementation of the recent Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) cir.....
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Bombay HC: Can Police Provide Number to Report Traffic Violations?(02.09.2016)
Bombay HC has sought information from State Government on whether it is possible to introduce a software for automatic registration of complaints agai.....
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Allahabad HC Sets Rs. One Crore Penalty on UP Govt.(02.09.2016)
Allahabad High Court has imposed a fine of Rs. One crore on the Samajwadi Party led- Uttar Pradesh Government in a land acquisition matter of Loni and.....
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SC Denies to Take Fresh Plea on Police Reforms(06.09.2016)
SC has refused to entertain a plea seeking a direction to the Centre, State Governments and the Law Commission for implementation of police reforms an.....
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SC Questions Rajasthan Govt. over Dip in Ads to Newspaper(06.09.2016)
Supreme Court has asked Rajasthan Government to examine why public advertisements granted to leading daily Rajasthan Patrika were cut down for 2016 an.....
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Madras HC to TN: Look into Suggestions on Wetland to Halt Deluge(07.09.2016)
Madras HC has directed Tamil Nadu Government to look into suggestions made in a PIL against mindless conversion of wetland areas so as to avert floodi.....
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Delhi HC to Govt.: Inform Us on Action taken to Combat Dengue, Chikungunya(08.09.2016)
Delhi HC has directed Delhi Government to inform it about actions taken by the Government to combat vector-borne diseases in New Delhi.
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NGT Orders Delhi, UP Govt. to Take Action against Unauthorized Industries(09.09.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Delhi and Uttar Pradesh Governments to take action against unauthorized industrial units running in residen.....
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RBI Announces OMO Purchase of Government of India Dated Securities(06.09.2016)
Based on the current assessment of prevailing and evolving liquidity conditions, the Reserve Bank has decided to conduct purchase of Government securi.....
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Centre Sets Stock-Holding Limits for Sugar Mills(12.09.2016)
Central Government has imposed stock-holding limits on sugar mills and said sugar mills should not hold stocks in excess of 37 per cent of their total.....
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Hyderabad HC Put Stay on Aandhra Govt.'s Swiss Challenge Method for Capital Development(13.09.2016)
Hyderabad HC has granted stay on Swiss Challenge method adopted by Andhra Pradesh Government to allot bids for developing the start-up area of Amarava.....
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Govt. Issues Model Guidelines on Direct Selling(13.09.2016)
Government has issued model guidelines for State Governments to regulate the business of direct selling and multi-level marketing with an aim to prote.....
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Central Government Enforces Certain Provision of Companies Act, 2013, as on 9.09.2016(13.09.2016)
Centre has notified that provisions of section 227, clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 242, clauses (c) and (g) of sub-section (2) of section 24.....
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NGT Issues Contempt Notice against UP Govt. over Ethanol Production(14.09.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued contempt notices to Uttar Pradesh Government and other authorities on a plea seeking action against illegal m.....
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Govt. Notifies Aadhaar, Can be Used for Government Schemes(14.09.2016)
Government has notified all but one of the remaining sections of Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsides, Benefits and Services) Ac.....
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Delhi HC Dismisses Petition Challenging Decision to Give Job to Rohith Vemula’s Brother(15.09.2016)
Delhi HC has dismissed a petition challenging AAP Government's decision to award a group 'C' government job to brother of Hyderabad University Dalit s.....
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NGT Asks Haryana, UP to Mull CNG Pumps Installation in NCR(15.09.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked Uttar Pradesh and Haryana Government to mull over possibility of installing CNG stations in NCR while refusing.....
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Govt. Issues Notifican Regarding BS-VI Emission Norms(19.09.2016)
Government has issued a notification regarding BS-VI emission standards, saying testing agencies will start collecting data on real-time emission of o.....
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NGT Pulls Up Govt., Authorities for Failure to Control Mosquito-Borne Infections(22.09.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has pulled up Delhi Government and Civic Bodies for their failure to implement strong measures to control mosquito-breed.....
Tags : NGT, chikungunya , dengue, Delhi Government
SC Favours Deterrent Punishment for Talking on Mobile While Driving(22.09.2016)
SC has urged Union Government to enhance punishment for those who talk on their mobile phones while driving and provide for exemplary penalty for driv.....
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Punjab & Haryana HC: Why Not Let CBI Probe All Jat Agitation Cases(23.09.2016)
Punjab & Haryana HC has asked Haryana Government why all the FIRs, except the one registered into the alleged Murthal gangrape case, should not be han.....
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Hyderabad HC Put Stay on GO 45 over Land Acquisition(26.09.2016)
Hyderabad HC has stayed operation of GO Ms No. 45 issued by Telangana Government to acquire land through private negotiations for allotting same to ce.....
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Madras HC Dismisses Plea to Ban Private Practice of Government Doctors(03.10.2016)
Madras HC has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation seeking a direction to State Government and Tamil Nadu Medical Council to ban private practice of.....
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NGT Asks Maharashtra Government to Clarify Anomalies over Shivaji Memorial Clearances(03.10.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has granted three weeks’ time to the Maharashtra Government to submit its reply on anomalies in environmental and coasta.....
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Bombay HC Slams State Government over Allocation of Funds for Underprivileged Children(03.10.2016)
Bombay HC came down heavily on Maharashtra Government for its failure in distributing funds, allocated for providing better facilities to underprivile.....
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Bombay HC Seeks State’s Report over Dowry Complaints(04.10.2016)
Bombay HC has asked Maharashtra Government to file a report on dowry-related complaints received by its grievances redressal forum, set up recently.
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Madras HC Directs State to Appoint Chairman of Tamil Nadu Private Schools Fee Determination Committee(04.10.2016)
Madras HC has directed the State Government to fill within four weeks the post of Chairman, Tamil Nadu Private Schools Fee Determination Committee, af.....
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Hyderabad HC Directs AP Government to Give Job to Ex-Principal’s Daughter(04.10.2016)
Hyderabad HC has directed Andhra Pradesh Government to provide employment to daughter of a principal of Government Polytechnic College on compassionat.....
Tags : Hyderabad HC, Andhra Pradesh Government , compassionate , employment
SC Seeks Kerala Government Response over Public Demonstration of Dead Stray Dogs(05.10.2016)
Supreme Court has sought response from State Government public display and ill-treatment of bodies of killed stray dogs in Kerala on September 26.
Tags : Supreme Court, Stray Dogs, Kerala Government
NGT Asks AAP Government to Shut Pickling Units in National Capital(07.10.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT), while noting that pickling units fall under prohibited list of industries as per Master Plan 2021, has directed Delhi g.....
Tags : National Green Tribunal, AAP Government, Master Plan 2021, Pickling Units
SC Seeks Rajasthan Government Reply over Bail Pleas by Asaram Bapu(19.10.2016)
Supreme Court has asked Rajasthan Government to respond to bail pleas of self- styled religious figure Asaram Bapu who is facing trial in rape cases.
Tags : Supreme Court, Asaram Bapu, Rajasthan Government
Delhi HC: Martyrs Don’t Need Government Certificates(19.10.2016)
Delhi HC has said that anyone who lays down his life for Country is a martyr who is remembered by society, and no other recognition like a certificate.....
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SC Slams AAP Government, Asks Legislators to Clean Delhi Garbage(24.10.2016)
Supreme Court has asked Delhi Government to stop being a “bully” by blaming others for all problems and directed its legislators to assist authorities.....
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NGT Directs Odisha Government Not to Carry Any Activities in Eco-Sensitive Areas(25.10.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Odisha Government not to carry out any activities like human settlements, construction of roads, railway li.....
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Uttarakhand HC Asks Ex-CMs to Vacate Bungalows by Dec 16(25.10.2016)
Uttarakhand High Court has refused to give any more time to Ex-Chief Ministers of State to vacate Government Bungalows occupied by them in city, sayin.....
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Hyderabad HC Seeks State’s Action Plan on AgriGold Money Recovery(25.10.2016)
Hyderabad High Court has directed Andhra Pradesh Government to file plan of action, it proposes for getting money to depositors of AgriGold consortium.....
Tags : Hyderabad HC , Andhra Pradesh Government, AgriGold
Bombay HC Notices Goa Government, Private Firm over Offshore Casino Case(28.10.2016)
Bombay High Court has issued notice to Goa Government and Ex-Haryana Minister Gopal Kanda’s Golden Globe Hotels Private Limited on a petition over a m.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Goa Government, offshore Casino
Delhi HC Rules ‘Can’t Have Blanket Test for All Disabled Applying for Government Jobs’(02.11.2016)
Delhi High Court has said that there can't be a blanket test for all disabled applying for government jobs, terming it "impractical".
Tags : Delhi High Court, blanket test, disabled , government jobs
Hyderabad HC Stays Telangana Secretariat Building Blocks Demolition(02.11.2016)
Hyderabad High Court has directed Telangana Government not to demolish Secretariat building blocks until further orders.
Tags : Hyderabad High Court, Telangana Government, Secretariat building
Regulation of private practice by govt. doctors is subject matter of separate Rules, circular issued under J&K Govt. Employees (Conduct) Rules 1971 not applicable to govt. doctors(21.10.2016)
A Writ Petition was instituted in public interest before High Court of Jammu and Kashmir by Respondents seeking to challenge a Circular dated 11 Augus.....
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Madras HC Directs School Education Secretary to Address Complaints of Lack of Toilets in Govt. School(03.11.2016)
Madras High Court has directed School Education Secretary to address complaints of lack of operational toilets, sanitary workers, security staff, func.....
Tags : Madras High Court, toilets, sanitary workers, Government Schools
Bombay HC Directs State to Constitute Statewide Committee to Maintain Hospitals(04.11.2016)
Bombay High Court, while observing that there exists an urgent need to evolve a safe and effective method of disposing of biomedical waste, especially.....
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Delhi HC Reserve Order on Plea Against 1 Crore Compensation to Ex-Armyman’s Kin(07.11.2016)
Delhi High Court has reserved AAP Government’s decision to award Rs. 1 Crore compensation and a job to next of kin of Ex-Serviceman Ram Kishan Grewal,.....
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NGT Raps AAP Government for Not Installing Air Filters at Government Schools(11.11.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has rapped Delhi Government for not installing Air Filters in Government Schools during recent thick smog which had engu.....
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Supreme Court Notices Actor Salman Khan over Chinkara Poaching Case(11.11.2016)
Supreme Court has admitted appeal filed by Rajasthan Government challenging acquittal of Bollywood actor Salman Khan in a case of Chinkara Poaching in.....
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Delhi HC Directs AAP Government to Expedite Process on Satellite Maps of Sainik Farm(14.11.2016)
Delhi High Court has asked AAP Government to expedite process of getting high resolution satellite maps of posh Sainik Farms Colony from 2007-2016 to .....
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Punjab & Haryana HC: No Bar on Appointment of Former Bureaucrats as Government Arbitrator(16.11.2016)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that there is no bar on a former employee, consultant or adviser of a party being appointed as a mediator merel.....
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NGT Questions AAP Government’s Move to Lift Ban on Construction in Delhi(17.11.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has questioned Delhi Government’s decision to lift ban on construction imposed by it earlier this month in a bid to cont.....
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Bombay HC Asks State to Disclose State-Wise List of People with Police Protection(24.11.2016)
Bombay High Court has criticized Maharashtra Government for failing to take effective steps to recover government dues from people, to whom police pro.....
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NGT Orders Environment Audit of All Government Buildings in Delhi(24.11.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered environment audit of all Government Buildings, including offices and hospitals, in Delhi to control pollutio.....
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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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NGT Slams Telangana Government for Furnishing Fake Orders(28.11.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has pulled up Telangana Government for misleading Tribunal by furnishing a fake order during a hearing on ongoing case i.....
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Withdrawal of Specified Banknotes : Cash requirements of pensioners and Armed Forces Personnel(24.11.2016)
In view of the withdrawal of legal tender character of the Specified Banknotes (SBN) demand for cash is expected from Government officials and pension.....
Tags : Demand, Bank notes, Government officials
Government Scraps Excise Duty on Branded Gold Coins(01.12.2016)
Government has scrapped 1 % Excise Duty currently applicable on branded gold coins.
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Delhi HC: Government Under No Obligation to Raise Dispute with Foreign Nation Qua Private Claim(05.12.2016)
Delhi High Court has said that Government of India is under no obligation to raise a dispute with a Foreign Government qua the private claim of its ci.....
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MP High Court Notices SHED, College Principal & Others over ABVP National Convention on Campus(05.12.2016)
MP High Court has issued notices to State Higher Education Department (SHED), Indore Mayor, Municipal Commissioner and Principal of Atal Bihari Vajpay.....
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Supreme Court Defers Demonetisation Pleas Hearing to December 09(05.12.2016)
Supreme Court has deferred hearing on pleas against Central Government’s demonetisation decision to December 9.
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Government Waives Service Tax on Card Transactions of up to Rs 2000(08.12.2016)
Government has exempted card payments up to Rs 2,000 from Service Tax in its efforts to make cashless economy a reality.
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Madras HC: Housing Scheme for Government Officials Not Largesse(14.12.2016)
Madras High Court while disposing a PIL challenging a housing scheme for government officials, has said that it was neither a largesse to them nor bad.....
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Supreme Court: Elected Government in Delhi Must Have Some Power to Function Properly(15.12.2016)
Supreme Court, while hearing contentions of Centre and AAP Government, has observed that Delhi is no doubt a Union territory, but Elected Government m.....
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Supreme Court to Centre: Adhere to Rs. 24,000 per week Withdrawal Cap Notification(16.12.2016)
Supreme Court has said that Centre should adhere to its notification allowing withdrawal of Rs 24,000 per week from bank accounts after demonetisation.....
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Supreme Court Questions Centre over Access to Large Piles of New Currency by Few(16.12.2016)
Supreme Court has asked Government how some individuals had access to large piles of new currency when banks refused customers even their weekly quota.....
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J&K High Court Restrains State Government from Closing Government Schools(16.12.2016)
Jammu and Kashmir High Court while restraining State Government from closing any Government School, has directed it to seek permission from it over a.....
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Supreme Court Refuses Interim Relief over Demonetization Drive(19.12.2016)
Supreme Court has refused to grant interim relief in a batch of cases challenging Government’s demonetization scheme and referred them to a constituti.....
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Centre Notifies Regulations for Liquidation Process Under New Bankruptcy Code(19.12.2016)
Central Government has notified rules by which companies can go through liquidation under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016.
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Union Government: Deposits Above Rs 5,000 in Scrapped Currencies Allowed Once Per Account Till Dec 30(19.12.2016)
Central Government has said that deposits totaling more than Rs 5,000 in scrapped Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes can be made only once per account until De.....
Tags : Central Government, Demonetisation, deposits, Rs 500, Rs 1,000, December 30
Delhi HC Directs AAP Government to Issue 10,000 Auto Permits by March 31(20.12.2016)
Delhi High Court has directed AAP Government to complete process of issuing 10,000 fresh auto permits by March 31 to increase number of autorickshaws .....
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Centre: Service Charge at Hotels, Restaurants is Optional(03.01.2017)
Central Government has reiterated that customers dissatisfied with service could choose not to pay service charge levied by a hotel or restaurant.
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Hyderabad HC Restrains Telangana Govt. From Acquiring Lands under G.O.Ms. No. 123(06.01.2017)
Hyderabad High Court has declared that Telangana Government shall henceforth, not purchase lands under G.O.Ms.No.123 dated 30.07.2015 for public purpo.....
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NGT Notices Delhi Govt over NOC to Old Diesel Vehicles(10.01.2017)
National Green Tribunal has sent a notice to Delhi Government regarding granting of No Objection Certificates (NOC) to old diesel vehicles to run outs.....
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Supreme Court Asks If AAP Govt Diverted 900 Crore From Workers’ Fund(16.01.2017)
Supreme Court has sought answers on a PIL which has accused Arvind Kejriwal-headed AAP Government in Capital of illegally diverting Rs 900 crore from .....
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Service Tax Applicable on 60% of Total Amount Billed by Tour Operators From Jan 22(16.01.2017)
Government has changed service tax applicable on tour operators, thereby making it compulsory for tour operators to pay a service tax on 60 per cent o.....
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Centre OKs Jallikattu Ordinance(23.01.2017)
Central Government has cleared an ordinance on Jallikattu, paving way for Tamil Nadu Government to promulgate it in an effort to end protests that hav.....
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Delhi HC: ‘Will Children of Bureaucrats Study in Govt Schools? ’(25.01.2017)
Delhi HC has asked, ‘Will children of bureaucrats study in Government schools’, as it directed City Administration to improve infrastructure in its ow.....
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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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Govt Issues Guidelines Prescribing Modalities For Disabled to Show Respect to National Anthem(27.01.2017)
Central Government has issued guidelines prescribing modalities for persons with disabilities to show respect to National Anthem at cinema halls.
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Govt: Certificate of Incorporation Shall Mention Company’s PAN Number(31.01.2017)
Central Government has notified Companies (Incorporation) Amendment Rules, 2017 which came into force on 30.01.2017 that mandates to mention Company’s.....
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Government Hikes Excise Duty on Cigarettes, Tobacco, Pan Masala(01.02.2017)
Government has increased excise duty on cigars and cheroots to 12.5%, on pan masala to 9%, and on other unmanufactured tobacco to 8.3%.
Tags : Government, Excise duty, cigars, pan masala, tobacco
Supreme Court Asks Karnataka Government to Wait For One Week in Jayalalithaa DA Case(06.02.2017)
Supreme Court has asked Karnataka Government to wait for another week for judgment on appeals filed by State against acquittal of Former Tamil Nadu Ch.....
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Delhi HC Puts on Hold AAP Govt's Neighbourhood Norms For Nursery Admission(14.02.2017)
Delhi High Court has stayed AAP Government’s new nursery admission norms based on neighbourhood criteria, saying they were “arbitrary and discriminato.....
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Supreme Court Refers AAP Govt-Centre Row Over Governance to Constitution Bench(15.02.2017)
Supreme Court has referred to a Constitution Bench a batch of pleas filed by AAP Government against High Court verdict which had held that Delhi is no.....
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Supreme Court Slams Bengal Government For Not Filing Response to PIL(20.02.2017)
Supreme Court has rapped West Bengal Government for not filing its response to a PIL pertaining to waste disposal in rivers.
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Government Makes Aadhaar Mandatory For Over Three Dozen Schemes(06.03.2017)
Government has made Aadhaar mandatory to avail of benefits under nearly three dozen central schemes apart from midday meal scheme at schools and Sarv .....
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Government Eases Trademark Filings Rules, Halves Registration Charges(07.03.2017)
Government has brought down number of forms required for filing an application for registration of trademarks from 74 to 8 and almost halved applicati.....
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Government Allows EPF Members to Move Retirement Savings From EPF to NPS(08.03.2017)
Government has allowed members of Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) option to move their retirement savings to National Pension System (NPS) giving effe.....
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Union Government: Mandatory for Departments to Source from Government e-Marketplace(09.03.2017)
Union Government has made it mandatory for all Departments and Ministries to source goods and services from its e-market place.
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Union Government: Aadhaar Must For New LPG Connections, Defence Pensions(09.03.2017)
Union Government has made 12-digit Unique Identification (UID) number must for poor women to get cooking gas connections and defence pensioners to rec.....
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Govt Eases General Provident Fund Norms, Now Withdrawal Possible Within 15 Days(09.03.2017)
Government has relaxed norms for withdrawal of General Provident Fund (GPF) enabling employees to receive payments within 15 days, and also making it .....
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Union Government: Now 90 Days Paid Leave For Victims of Sexual Harassment At Workplace(21.03.2017)
Women employees of Central Government who file complaints of sexual harassment at workplace now have option of getting 90 days paid leave during pende.....
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Bombay HC to Doctors: Resign If You Don’t Want to Work(22.03.2017)
Bombay High Court has pulled up resident doctors of government hospitals in Maharashtra for abstaining from duty, and said their conduct is shameful.
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Supreme Court: ‘Performance in Court’ and Not ‘Political Links’ to Determine Govt. Lawyers(23.03.2017)
Supreme Court, while dismissing Bihar Government's plea for a free hand in making appointment of Government lawyers, has said that advocate's performa.....
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Government Bid Adieu to 1% Tax on Cash Purchase of Above Rs 2 Lakh(24.03.2017)
Government has done away with 1 per cent tax on cash payments of over Rs 2 lakh for purchase of any goods or service after it banned cash dealings abo.....
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Supreme Court Imposes Penalty on Rajasthan Government for ‘Frivolous, Unjustified’ Petitions(05.04.2017)
Supreme Court has imposed Rs. 1 Lakh penalty on Rajasthan Government for filing “frivolous and unjustified petitions” in arbitration case and granted .....
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Supreme Court Rejects Karnataka Government's Review Plea in Jayalalithaa DA Case(06.04.2017)
SC has refused to review its verdict in Jayalalithaa disproportionate assets case and rejected Karnataka government's plea asking the court to re-exam.....
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Rajasthan High Court Says 'No' to Placement Agencies For Government Services(12.04.2017)
Rajasthan High Court has banned hiring in Government services through placement agencies, while also restraining State Government from employing a per.....
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SC Says No to SC/ST/OBC Candidates Availing Relaxation For Being Considered Under General Quota(17.04.2017)
Supreme Court has said that candidates availing of age relaxation under reserved categories for government jobs can’t claim the right to be appointed .....
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Government Notifies Remaining Sections of RERA, Act Shall Come into Full Force From May 1, 2017(20.04.2017)
Central Government has issued a notification announcing that sections 3-19, 40, 59-70, 79 and 80 of Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016.....
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Government Notifies Provisions Permitting Inbound Merger & Outbound Merger in India(20.04.2017)
Government has notified Section 234 of Companies Act 2013 (2013 Act) which permits cross border mergers with effect from 13 April 2017 paving way for .....
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Government Notifies Draft Rules for Abolishing Red Beacons, No Exemption For President, PM, CJI(21.04.2017)
Central Government is all set to abolish ‘Lal Batti’ culture and has notified draft rules for abolishing red beacons which will be effective from May .....
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Allahabad High Court: OBC Candidates Not Exempt From Rigors of Cut-Off, Last Dates(08.05.2017)
Allahabad High Court has ruled that OBC candidates applying for government jobs are 'not exempt from rigours of a cut-off or last date' given in recru.....
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Madras High Court Holds Unmarried 2nd Daughter Entitled to Father’s Pension(16.05.2017)
Madras High Court has held that an unmarried second daughter of a retired government employee may be given family pension if her elder sibling surrend.....
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Government Says 'No' to 'Hookahs' in Smoking Zones(29.05.2017)
Government has made an amendment to rules pertaining to smoking in public which says that hookahs will no longer be permitted in smoking zones at hote.....
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SC Stays Rajasthan Government's Order on Removal of Mobile Towers Located Near State Prisons(29.05.2017)
Supreme Court has issued notice to Rajasthan Government putting on hold its order directing mobile phone operators to remove their towers from within .....
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Government Notifies Merger of COMPAT with NCLAT(30.05.2017)
Government of India (GoI) has notified May 26, 2017 as the day on which appeals that were previously being heard by Competition Appellate Tribunal (CO.....
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Maharashtra Govt Revises Composition Scheme for Builders & Developers under MVAT Act(05.06.2017)
Maharashtra Government has revised Composition Scheme introduced for Builders and Developers by amending MVAT Act.
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Government Notifies Rules on Merger of Tribunals(05.06.2017)
Government has notified rules on appointments, term of office, salaries, allowances and removal of members for merger of eight autonomous tribunals wi.....
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Assam Govt Issues Guidelines for Enrolment of GST Practitioners(12.06.2017)
Assam State Government has issued a memo containing guidelines for enrolment of GST practitioners. As per the rules, portal for enrolment of GST pract.....
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Delhi Govt Lays Down Guidelines Relating to Downloading of DVAT Statutory Forms(14.06.2017)
Delhi Government has issued a circular prescribing guidelines relating to downloading of Statutory Forms under Delhi VAT Act.
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Govt Notifies New Exemptions to Private Ltd Companies(15.06.2017)
Govt has notified exemption to Pvt Ltd Companies which says that exceptions, modifications and adaptations provided in it shall be applicable to a com.....
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Govt: Aadhaar Mandatory for Opening Bank Accounts, Transactions Over Rs. 50,000(19.06.2017)
Government, through a notification amending a prevention of money laundering law, has made it mandatory to provide Aadhaar to open a bank account and .....
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#GST Rollout: Six Sections of IGST Act Notified, Effective From Today(22.06.2017)
Central Government has notified that six sections (1, 2, 3, 14, 20, 22) of Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST) Act shall come into force from tod.....
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Govt: Aadhaar Mandatory For TB Patients to Get Cash Assistance Under Government Scheme(22.06.2017)
Government in exercise of its powers u/s 7 of Aadhaar Act 2016, has notified that Aadhaar is necessary as an identity proof for availing of conditiona.....
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Govt Empowers CBDT to Provide PAN Related Information to National Intelligence Grid(22.06.2017)
Central Government has issued a notification empowering CBDT to provide Permanent Account Number (PAN) related information to National Intelligence Gr.....
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#GST Rollout: Seven Sections of UTGST Act Notified, Effective From Today(22.06.2017)
Central Government has notified that seven sections of Union Territory Goods and Services Tax (UTGST) Act (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 17, 21, 22) shall come into .....
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#GST Rollout: Govt Defers TDS, TCS Under GST to Ensure Smooth Roll-out(27.06.2017)
Government has deferred implementation of Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) and Tax Collection Source (TCS) provisions as well as exempted from registratio.....
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Madras HC: Govt School Teachers Placing Their Kids in Pvt Schools Exhibits Their Failure(29.06.2017)
Madras High Court has lamented sad state of affairs at government schools and observed that government school teachers placing their children in priva.....
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#GST Rollout: RCM Not Applicable to Intra-State Supply of Goods, Services Below Rs. 5000(29.06.2017)
Central Government has notified that Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) is not applicable to intra-State supply of goods & services made by an unregistere.....
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#GST Rollout: RCM Applicable to Supply of Lottery, Cashew Nuts, Silk Yarn, Bidi Wrapper Leaves(29.06.2017)
Central Government has notified list of goods (State-running Lottery, Cashew Nuts, Silk Yarn, Bidi Wrapper Leaves, Tobacco leaves etc.) taxable under .....
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#GST Rollout: Govt Mandates Aadhaar based Verification for CGST, No Bank Account Based Verification(29.06.2017)
Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) has issued a Notification mandating Aadhaar based Electronic Verification Code for purpose of CGST.
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#GST Rollout: Govt Amends Provisions relating to Composition Levy under CGST & UTGST Act(29.06.2017)
Central Government has notified that manufactures of ice-cream, pan masala and tobacco cannot opt for composition levy under Central Good and Services.....
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#GST Rollout: Govt Amends Registration Rules(29.06.2017)
Central Government has notified amendments made to Registration Rules under CGST, which says that registration granted to a tax payer can be cancelled.....
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#GST: Govt Exempts SEZs from Integrated GST(07.07.2017)
Government has exempted goods imported by units or developers of special economic zones from Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST).
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Govt Clips Eings of Armed Forces Tribunal in New Rules(12.07.2017)
Union Government has changed rules governing appointment in Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT), giving more powers to the Defence Secretary who would now hav.....
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Statement on behalf of the Government on the Supreme Court Judgement on Right to Privacy(24.08.2017)
The nine-judge Bench Supreme Court judgement has today pronounced in the "Privacy Case" by upholding the Right to Privacy as one protected by Article .....
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Delhi HC Seeks Status Report Over Denial of Admission to Kids in Govt Schools(30.08.2017)
Delhi High Court has sought reply of AAP government on a PIL alleging denial of admission to children of Kapsahera area here by government schools and.....
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Centre Doubles Gratuity Limit for Private Sector to Rs 20 Laks(13.09.2017)
Government has decided to double the maximum limit of tax-free gratuity payable to an employee to Rs 20 lakh.
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Bombay HC to Maharashtra Government: Decide on Proper Facilities for Kids Staying With Women Inmates(25.09.2017)
Bombay High Court has directed the Maharashtra Government to take a decision on making arrangements for proper upkeep of children staying in prisons a.....
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Supreme Court: Top Court Judges Are Not Pro-Government(06.10.2017)
Supreme Court has said that its judges were not pro-government and pointed at the way the apex court was hauling the government every day during the c.....
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Govt Extends Deadline for Income Tax Audit & Return Filing to Nov 7(01.11.2017)
Central Government has declared that due date for tax audit and return filing under the provisions of Income Tax Act is extended to November 7th. Earl.....
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Bhopal Court Hears Vyapam Case Till 2 am, Issues Arrest Warrants Against 200 Accused(29.11.2017)
Bhopal Court Hears Vyapam Case Till 2 am, Issues Arrest Warrants Against 200 Accused
Tags : The 1500-page CBI chargesheet had named 592 accused in connection with 2012 Pre-medical Test scam. The accused included officials of four private medical colleges involved in selling seats for profits and several government officials.
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International Solar Alliance (ISA) becomes a Treaty-based International Inter-governmental organization(05.12.2017)
On 6th December 2017, the International Solar Alliance (ISA) becomes a treaty-based international inter-governmental organization as per its Framework.....
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International Solar Alliance (ISA) becomes a Treaty-based International Inter-governmental organization(05.12.2017)
On 6th December 2017, the International Solar Alliance (ISA) becomes a treaty-based international inter-governmental organization as per its Framework.....
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Budget 2018: FM to Present Modi Govt's Last Full-Year Budget(01.02.2018)
Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley will present the Union Budget for 2018-19 today. The first phase of the Parliament Budget session began on January.....
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Budget 2018: Government Launches "National Healthcare Scheme"(01.02.2018)
Government has launched a flagship healthcare scheme to cover 10 crore poor families with benefit of Rs 5 lakh per family, per year.
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Budget 2018: Govt to Contribute 12% of EPF Contribution for New Employees in All Sectors(01.02.2018)
Government will now contribute 12 per cent of employee provident fund (EPF) to the new employees in all sections. The Employees Provident Fund Act wil.....
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Budget 2018: Emoluments of President, Vice-President and Governors Will be Revised(01.02.2018)
The President’s salary will go up to Rs 5 lakh a month, the Vice-President’s salary will rise to Rs 4 lakh per month and the Governor’s pay will rise .....
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Budget 2018: FM Projects Fiscal Deficit of 3.3% of GDP(01.02.2018)
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has vowed to keep fiscal deficit at 3.3%.
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Budget 2018: No Change in Income Tax Slabs(01.02.2018)
Finance Minister has said that there will be no Change in Income Tax Slabs.
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Budget 2018: Corporate Income Tax Rate Cut to 25% for Companies with Turnover of Upto Rs 250 crore(01.02.2018)
Government has proposed to cut the corporate income tax rate to 25 percent for companies with a turnover of upto Rs 250 crore.
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Budget 2018: Govt. Proposes to Tax Long Term Capital Gains Exceeding Rs 1 lakh(01.02.2018)
Government has proposed to tax long term capital gains exceeding Rs 1 lakh at 10 per cent without indexation.
Tags : Manupatra, Budget, Union Budget, Budget 2018, Modi Government, Arun Jaitley
Budget 2018: Govt. Proposes to Increase Custom Duty on Mobile Phones(01.02.2018)
Government has proposed to increase custom duty on mobile phones from 15% to 20%.
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Budget 2018: Govt. Proposes to Increase Health and Education Cess(01.02.2018)
Government has proposed to increase health and education cess to 4 per cent.
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Budget 2018: Govt. Proposes Exemption in Income of Rs 10,000 from Banks FD for Senior Citizens(01.02.2018)
Government has proposed to increase exemption of income from interest on bank deposits to Rs 50,000 for senior citizens.
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Budget 2018: Govt. Proposes to Introduce Tax on Distributed Income by Mutual Funds(01.02.2018)
Government has proposed to introduce tax on distributed income by equity oriented mutual funds at 10 per cent.
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Budget 2018: Govt. Proposes Standard Deduction of Rs. 40,000 for Salaried Employees(01.02.2018)
Government has proposed standard deduction of Rs 40,000 for salaried employees in lieu of transport and medical expenses.
Tags : Manupatra, Budget, Union Budget, Budget 2018, Modi Government, Arun Jaitley
Budget 2018: Govt. Proposes to Increase Health and Education Cess(01.02.2018)
Government has proposed to increase the health and education cess to 4%.
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Karnataka High Court: Don’t Take God’s Name to Grab Government Land(05.02.2018)
Karnataka High Court, while observing that most parcels of government land are being misused for the benefit of individuals, has said that God’s name .....
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Kerala Govt Sanctions Stipend For Junior Lawyers(12.03.2018)
Government of Kerala has approved stipend for junior lawyers. Lawyers aged less than 30 and having less than three years of practise, with annual inco.....
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Hooda Government Defrauded Farmers of Rs 1,500 Crore: Supreme Court(13.03.2018)
Supreme Court has slammed the erstwhile Congress government in Haryana for helping builders acquire huge tracts of farm lands at prices much lower tha.....
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Government Notifies Fixed-Term Jobs for All Sectors(21.03.2018)
Government has notified that fixed term workmen will be entitled to benefits similar to the permanent workforce like EPF, ESIC, defined working hours,.....
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Supreme Court: Try & Make Life After Retirement Easier for a Government Servant(23.03.2018)
Supreme Court has recommended the Department of Personnel and Training of the Government of India to try and make life after retirement easier for a g.....
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SC: Form Panel to Look Into Pensioner Medical Claim Under CGHS(16.04.2018)
Supreme Court has asked Health and Family Welfare Ministry to “expeditiously” set up a high-powered committee to deal with medical reimbursement claim.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Central Government Health Services scheme, CGHS
Bombay High Court Bats for Property Cap on Judges(04.05.2018)
Bombay High Court has opined that bureaucrats and judicial officers, who have at least one property in Maharashtra, should not be allotted another one.....
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Guidelines on Stripping/Reconstitution of Government Securities(03.05.2018)
1. Please refer to paragraph 7 of the Statement on Regulatory and Developmental Policies announced on April 5, 2018 regarding review of the mechanism .....
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Time for a dedicated think tank for the North Eastern Region (NER) at the Central Government level(15.05.2018)
Need for thrust on Water and Waterways Strength in the Region, Improving Economic Corridors, Digital Technology as the Future of Connectivity, Address.....
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Government to team up with Google for flood forecasting(18.06.2018)
Union Minister for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Shri Nitin Gadkari has expressed hope that collaboration with Google will.....
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Central Government Sets Up NCLT Bench in Jaipur Effective July(02.07.2018)
Central Government has notified that a Bench of National Company Law Tribunal will be set up in Jaipur which will be effective from July this year.
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‘Aided’ Schools Situation in City ‘Pathetic’, Says Delhi High Court(03.07.2018)
Delhi High Court has pulled up AAP government for lack of infrastructure and basic amenities, like water and toilet facilities, in a fully-aided gover.....
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Supreme Court: Relationship Between State & Assistant Government Pleader is That of a Lawyer & Client(04.07.2018)
Supreme Court has held that engagement of an advocate as an Assistant Government Pleader is a professional engagement and the relationship between Sta.....
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Government Extends Deadline for Filing ITR to August 31, But Not for Everyone(27.07.2018)
Income Tax department has extended the last date to file Income Tax Returns (ITR) from July 31 to August 31 for “certain categories of taxpayers”.
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Government Letter Cannot Override Government Order: Madras High Court(24.09.2018)
Madras High Court has held that a government letter cannot override a Government Order while disposing of a retired teacher’s petition seeking directi.....
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Delhi High Court Demands Fresh Status Report on Condition of Government Hospitals(27.09.2018)
Delhi High Court has slammed state government for poor infrastructure in five city hospitals and asked authorities to file a fresh status report givin.....
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Government of India Changes Rules for Renouncing Indian Citizenship(25.10.2018)
The Government of India has published a revised form for declaration of renunciation by Indian citizens and those renouncing Indian citizenship on acc.....
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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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Allahabad HC Quashes Punishment of UP Govt. Employee Caught Chewing Tobacco at Work(20.11.2018)
Allahabad High Court has found the punishment excessive, given to a government employee for chewing tobacco at work after Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister.....
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Prosecute Municipal Officials in Delhi for Their Failure to Address Air Pollution: SC(27.11.2018)
Supreme Court has asked Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to prosecute government officials who have not acted on nearly 250 complaints received .....
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Madras HC Asks Health Secretary to Resolve v Issue Within Time Frame(08.01.2019)
Madras High Court has directed Tamil Nadu health secretary to resolve government doctors’ pay parity issue within a time frame.
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Government Teachers shouldn't Agitate on Roads, They are Not Labourers: Madras HC(30.01.2019)
Madras High Court has pulled up protesting government teachers who are on indefinite strike along with other government employees and also said that b.....
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#Budget2019: Government Raises TDS Threshold on Interest on Deposits(01.02.2019)
Union Finance Minister Piyush Goyal has announced increase in TDS threshold on interest on post office and bank deposits from Rs. 10,000/- to Rs. 40,0.....
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SERVICE - Madras HC Asks About Gap in Salaries of Government and Private Employees(19.02.2019)
Madras High Court has asked Tamil Nadu Government why there is such a big gap in salaries of employees of government and private companies while heari.....
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CIVIL - Get Receipt of Written Instructions from Officials: Madras HC to Government Advoctaes(08.03.2019)
Madras High Court has said before making a statement before courts, government pleader and advocates must ensure receipt of written instructions from .....
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CIVIL - SC Slams Assam Government over Functioning of Foreigners Tribunal(14.03.2019)
Supreme Court has pulled up Assam Government over inadequacies in the functioning of foreigners tribunals in the state and sought details on it by Mar.....
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CIVIL - Why Suggestion Regarding to have CSR Account in Government Hospitals Not Followed: Delhi HC(14.03.2019)
Delhi High Court has asked Centre and Delhi Government why they have not followed its suggestion to have a separate account in hospitals run by them t.....
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EDUCATION - Delhi HC Upholds Circular Asking Schools to Follow Textbooks Prescribed by SCERT/NCERT/CBSE(28.03.2019)
Delhi High Court has dismissed a challenge against the circular issued by Directorate of Education, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi,.....
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Annual Closing of Government Accounts - Transactions of Central / State Governments - Special Measures for the Current Financial Year (2018-19)(28.03.2019)
With a view to providing greater convenience to tax payers, as in previous years, it has been decided that RBI Offices and all designated branches of .....
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Model Code of Conduct Not Applicable to Co-operative Society Not Funded by Government: Gujarat HC(22.04.2019)
Gujarat High Court has held that Model Code of Conduct is not applicable to a co-operative society which is not wholly or partially funded by Governme.....
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Delhi HC Asks State to Admit Students in Schools(24.04.2019)
Delhi High Court has asked Delhi Government to give admission to 130 students, who were denied admissions various grounds including lack of Aadhaar, i.....
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Central Government Reduces ESI Contribution Rate(14.06.2019)
Central Government has reduced the total rate of contribution made by workers and employers towards the Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) Scheme from 6.....
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Government Bans E-Cigarettes Citing Health Risk to Youth(19.09.2019)
Union Cabinet has approved an ordinance namely the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes (Production, Manufacture, Import, Export, Transport, Sale, Dis.....
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Maradu Demolition: SC Warns that Kerala Chief Secretary Will Be Held Personally Liable For Violations(24.09.2019)
Supreme Court while hearing the matter relating to demolition of apartments in Maradu has orally warned the Chief Secretary to the Kerala Government t.....
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Recovery of Interest on delayed remittance of Government Receipts into Government Account(26.09.2019)
In Circular DGBA.GAD.No.H-4831/42.01.011/2012-13 dated February 13, 2013 wherein, in order to bring uniformity in the procedure of reporting both cent.....
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Apex Court Gives Clean Chit to Government Job Promise Default(11.10.2019)
Apex Court has ruled that displaced workers have no absolute fundamental right to employment and a Government can in “overriding public interest” rene.....
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Madras HC Pulls up State Government for Toddler’s Death in Borewell(30.10.2019)
Madras High Court has pulled up Tamil Nadu Government for waiting an incident like the death of two year older toddler after falling into an abandoned.....
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Central Government Notifies New IBC Rules to Cover Financial Service Providers(18.11.2019)
Central Government has put out the Insolvency and Bankruptcy (Insolvency and Liquidation Proceedings of Financial Service Providers and Application to.....
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AAR, Karnataka: Govt. Timber Depots Are Not Government Department; Must Collect GST and Issue Invoice(20.01.2020)
Authority of Advance Ruling, Karnataka has ruled that the Government Timber Depots are not Government Department, thereby reverse charge mechanism wil.....
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Supreme Court Allows Government to Take Over Unitech Limited(21.01.2020)
Supreme Court has accepted the Centre’s proposal to take over Unitech Limited and approved the names of new directors of the firm’s Board headed by Yu.....
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Supreme Court Issues Notice to Uttar Pradesh Government on Allahabad Name Change(21.01.2020)
Supreme Court has issued notices to the Uttar Pradesh Government on a Petition challenging the Yogi Government’s decision to change the name of Allaha.....
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SC Seeks Uttar Pradesh Government Response on Plea to Quash Notices to Recover Public Losses(31.01.2020)
Supreme Court has issued notice to the government of Uttar Pradesh on a Writ Petition filed to quash the notices issued by the administration to recov.....
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Chhattisgarh HC Orders Inquiry Against Government Officials for Alleged Embezzlement of Public Money(03.02.2020)
Chhattisgarh High Court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation to investigate into the allegations of large scale bungling and siphoning of .....
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Karnataka High Court Sets Aside Appointment of Assistant Government Pleader(18.02.2020)
Karnataka High Court has upheld an order passed by the Karnataka Administrative Tribunal, setting aside the appointment of an Assistant Public Prosecu.....
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UK Supreme Court: Refugee can Pursue Claim for Damages Against Government for Illegal Detention(28.02.2020)
United Kingdom Supreme Court has allowed the appeal of a refugee to pursue a claim for damages against the Government for unlawful detention and held .....
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Delhi High Court Issues Notice to Government, Police on Pleas over Hate Speeches(02.03.2020)
Delhi High Court has sought the response of the Centre, Delhi Government and Police on a batch of plea demanding registration of First Information Rep.....
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Delhi High Court Seeks Details of Government Accommodations(03.03.2020)
Delhi High Court has sought details of all Government accommodations that have been vacated, re-allotted, and how much dues or penal interest has been.....
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Kerala HC Dismisses PIL Challenging Content Regulation Powers of Central Government(12.03.2020)
Kerala High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) Petition challenging the constitutional validity of powers of Centre under the of C.....
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Madras HC: Government & Lt. Governor Should Work in Unison, Not in Division(12.03.2020)
Madras High Court has set aside a Single Bench Judgment that had held that the Lieutenant Governor (LG) does not have the right to interfere in the da.....
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Supreme Court Asks Nath Government to Take Floor Test on March 20(20.03.2020)
Supreme Court has ordered the Kamal Nath-led Congress Government in Madhya Pradesh to face a floor test by 5 p.m. on 20th March, 2020 in the assembly .....
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SC Dismisses Applications Challenging Karnataka Govt. Steps to Implement Reservation(20.03.2020)
Supreme Court has dismissed as not maintainable the miscellaneous Applications challenging the directions and clarifications issued by the Karnataka G.....
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Direction by the President of India regarding the powers of the Appropriate Government under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016(17.03.2020)
In pursuance of the powers conferred under clause (1) of Article 239 of the Constitution, the President hereby directs that the powers and functions o.....
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Delhi Government to Give Rs 5,000 to Auto Drivers Struggling Due to COVID-19 Lockdown(03.04.2020)
Delhi Government has decided to transfer Rs 5,000 each to auto drivers, Gramin-Sewa and e-rickshaw drivers who are facing tough times due to the lockd.....
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SC Seeks Centre's Response on Plea Challenging Government Advisory of COVID Testing at Rs 4500(06.04.2020)
Supreme Court has directed the Central Government's to file its response in a plea challenging the Government advisory fixing coronavirus testing faci.....
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Centre Directs States to Assign Unique Identifier to Contracted or Suspected COVID-19 Patients(08.04.2020)
Centre has directed States to assign a “unique identifier” to each person who has contracted or is suspected of having contracted COVID-19, as part of.....
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RBI Increases Short-Term Borrowing Capacity of Central Government(21.04.2020)
Reserve Bank of India has increased the short-term borrowing capacity of the Central Government by over 65% to temper market fears that excessive borr.....
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Central Government Introduces Ordinance Making Attacks on Doctors Non-Bailable Offence(22.04.2020)
Central Government has decided to introduce an Ordinance to amend the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 to make attacks on doctors and healthcare workers a .....
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Karnataka Government Comes Out with Law to Protect Officials from Physical Harm(24.04.2020)
Karnataka Government has promulgated the 'The Karnataka Epidemic Diseases Ordinance, 2020', to protect all officials engaged in COVID-19 related dutie.....
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Delhi HC Directs Delhi Govt to Ensure Helpline Number for Assisting Pregnant Women(24.04.2020)
Delhi High Court has directed Delhi Government to ensure that the helpline number which is proposed to be set up within two days, for assisting senior.....
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Kerala HC Stays Kerala Move to Defer Govt Staff Salary(29.04.2020)
Kerala High Court has stayed the State Government’s order on deferring payment of a month’s salary to its staffers in a bid to mobilise COVID-19 funds.....
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Delhi High Court: No Fee Exemption if E-Classes on(29.04.2020)
Delhi High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation with regards to payment of school fees stating that so long as schools were providing educ.....
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Kerala Govt Brings Ordinance for Deferment of Salary Payment in Public Emergencies(01.05.2020)
Kerala Government has promulgated an Ordinance to empower the Government to defer payment of up to 25% of monthly salary of its employees during the t.....
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Allahabad HC Quashes Order Disengaging District Government Counsels(04.05.2020)
Allahabad High Court has quashed several Government Orders disengaging the District Government Counsels in the State.
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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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Karnataka HC Refuses to Quash Case Against Doctors Who Allegedly Leaked PG Exam Papers(06.05.2020)
Karnataka High Court has refused to quash a criminal case registered against two doctors, who in the year 2011 allegedly conspired and leaked Postgrad.....
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Karnataka HC Asks Central Govt to Decide Whether Farmers Can Be Exempted From Paying Toll(07.05.2020)
Karnataka High Court has asked the Union Government to decide by 12th May, 2020, whether an exemption can be granted to the farmers from paying toll o.....
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Centre Grants Relaxations to NRIs on 'Residential Status' Under Income Tax Act(11.05.2020)
Central Government has granted relaxations to the criteria for determining 'residential status' under Section 6 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 for the fi.....
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Central Government Exempts Donations to Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra(11.05.2020)
Central Government has notified 'Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra' Trust as a place of historic importance and a place of public worship of renown f.....
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Central Government Lowers Employee, Employer’s EPF Outgo(14.05.2020)
Central Government has lowered the statutory contribution by both employee and employer to the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) to 10% each of the empl.....
Tags : Central Government, Attacks on Doctors Non-Bailable Offence
Telangana HC: State Cannot Compel Testing/Treatment in Government Facilities(25.05.2020)
Telangana HC has held that State cannot compel residents of Telangana to get testing for COVID-19 in designated laboratories decided by them & treatme.....
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MP HC: Students to Satisfy Bond to Serve at Government Hospital Executed at Time of Admission(26.05.2020)
MP HC has held that since there is no fundamental right to pursue post-graduation medical education, it is obligatory for the students to execute bond.....
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Government Schemes for MSMEs and NBFCs creating significant impact - Sanctions under Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) cross Rs. 79,000 crore(23.06.2020)
The interventions by Government for MSMEs, have been gaining rapid traction. Under the Emergency Credit Line backed by a Government guarantee, Banks f.....
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Central Government Notifies Date for Provisions of Consumer Protection Act to Come Into Force(17.07.2020)
Central Government has issued a notification stating that most of the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 shall come into force on 20th Ju.....
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Supreme Court Refuses to Let Government Promote 1.4 Lakh Staffers(23.07.2020)
Supreme Court has refused to give clarification over interim orders from the Supreme Court and two High Courts, one allowing reservation in promotions.....
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Central Government Establishes Central Consumer Protection Authority(24.07.2020)
Central Government has established the Central Consumer Protection Authority with its headquarter at New Delhi, with effect from 24th July 2020.
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Centre Issues Formal Sanction for Permanent Commission for Women Officers in Indian Army(24.07.2020)
Central Government has reportedly issued formal sanction letter for grant of Permanent Commission to women officers in Indian Army.
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Central Government Notifies Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020(24.07.2020)
Central Government has notified Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020 to prevent unfair trade practices in e-commerce, direct selling and also .....
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Union Government Issues GI to Kashmiri Saffron(27.07.2020)
Union Government has issued a certificate of Geographical Indication (GI) registration for the saffron grown in the Kashmir Valley.
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#New Education Policy 2020 : Undergraduate Degree Courses to Have Multiple Exit Options(30.07.2020)
Central Government has proposed that the undergraduate degree courses will be of either 3 or 4- year duration, with multiple exit options. The 4-year .....
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#New Education Policy 2020 : HRD?Ministry to be Renamed as Education Ministry(30.07.2020)
Central Government has notified that the Ministry of Human Resource Development would be renamed as Education Ministry.
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#New Education Policy 2020 : New Pedagogical and Curricular Structure(30.07.2020)
Government has changed 10+2 structure in school education with a new pedagogical and curricular restructuring of 5+3+3+4 covering ages 3-18. In the ne.....
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#New Education Policy 2020 : Importance of Board Exam to be reduced(30.07.2020)
Government has reduced the importance of board exam, exam will be conducted in two parts:?Objective and descriptive. Exams shall be conducted twice a .....
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#New Education Policy 2020 : No Hard Separation of Streams for Students(30.07.2020)
Central Government has notified that there will be no hard separation among ‘curricular’, ‘extracurricular’, or ‘co-curricular’, among ‘arts’, ‘humani.....
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#New Education Policy 2020 : More Focus on Vocational Studies in School-Level(30.07.2020)
Central Government has stated that every child shall learn at least one vocation by sampling of vocational crafts, such as carpentry, electric work, m.....
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#New Education Policy 2020 : School Complexes to be Used for Adult Education Courses(30.07.2020)
Central Government has allowed use of schools/ school complexes beyond school hours and public library spaces for adult education courses which will b.....
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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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Gujarat HC Issues Notice on Plea Challenging Government Ordinance on Factories Act, 1948(13.08.2020)
Gujarat High Court has issued notice on a plea challenging the ordinance promulgated by the Governor of Gujarat in connection with Factories Act, 1948.....
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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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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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Chhattisgarh HC Stays Proceedings for Allotment of Government Land to Congress Party(03.09.2020)
Chhattisgarh High Court has stayed the proceeding with respect to allotment of a Government land to the Congress Party, for construction of their offi.....
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SC Issues Notice on Plea Challenging Verdict for Converting Govt Schools to English Medium(03.09.2020)
Supreme Court has issued notice in a plea challenging the Andhra Pradesh High Court Order which had quashed Government Orders seeking to implement Eng.....
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DoPT relaxes LTC facility for the government employees to travel by Air to visit J&K, Ladakh, North Eastern Region and Andaman and Nicobar Islands(08.10.2020)
DoPT (Department of Personnel & Training) has issued orders relaxing the Leave Travel Concession (LTC) facility for the government employees to travel.....
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Patna High Court Calls for Action Taken Report from Bihar Government Within 4 Weeks(30.10.2020)
Patna High Court recently asked the State Government to file a status report regarding filling up the posts of Sub-Inspectors and Constables in the St.....
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Allahabad HC Deprecates Post's Reference in Inquiry Order & Annuls Officer's Transfer(03.11.2020)
Allahabad High Court has quashed an order of transfer of a Government Officer against whom an inquiry was instituted in which a reference of the Faceb.....
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Haryana Government Passes Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Bill, 2020(06.11.2020)
Haryana Government has passed a bill, Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Bill, 2020 providing 75 per cent reservation for local candidates a.....
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Tamil Nadu Government Brings Ordinance Banning Online Games Involving Betting(23.11.2020)
Tamil Nadu Government has signed an ordinance to "ban online gaming" involving betting in the backdrop of rise in number of suicides by gamers, who al.....
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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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Central Government Issues Guidelines for Officers to Carry Out GST Checks(30.11.2020)
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has issued standard operating procedures to be followed by tax officials carrying out physical verificatio.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Plea Against Central Government’s Surveillance Systems(02.12.2020)
Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Ministries of Home Affairs, Law, Information Technology and Communications, on a plea against the Central Go.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Central Government’s Surveillance Systems
SC Issues Notice on Plea for Reconstitution of Committee to Resolve Deadlock of Farmers and Govt(20.01.2021)
Supreme Court has issued notice on an application seeking re-constitution of the Committee appointed by the Top Court for the purpose of holding talks.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Committee to Resolve Deadlock Between Farmers and Government
Karnataka HC Disposes of PIL Taking Objection to Reference of Government as Modi Government(27.01.2021)
Karnataka High Court has disposed of a public interest litigation filed by an agriculturalist, taking objection to the media, releases issued by Press.....
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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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NGT Raps Up Kerala Government for Non-Compliance of Solid Waste Management Rules(01.02.2021)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has rapped up the Kerala Government for its failure in administration and non compliance of Solid Waste Management Rules.....
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#Union Budget 2021-2022: Union Govt to Create Framework to Tackle Monopoly of Power Distribution(01.02.2021)
Union Government proposes to create a framework to allow consumers of electricity alternatives to choose from more than one Distribution Company, in a.....
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#Union Budget 2021-2022: Union Govt Approves Extension of Cover for Deposit Insurance(01.02.2021)
Union Government has approved an increase in the cover for deposit insurance from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 5 lakh for bank depositors, to help depositors in ba.....
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#Union Budget 2021-2022: Union Government Launches One Nation, One Ration Card Scheme(01.02.2021)
Union Government has launched the One Nation, One Ration card to help migrant workers. Further, launch of a portal to maintain information on gig work.....
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#Union Budget 2021-2022: Union Government Proposes Setting Up of Schools in Tribal Areas(01.02.2021)
Union Government has proposed setting up of 100 Sainik Schools and 750 Eklavya schools in tribal areas. A Central University will come up in Ladakh. F.....
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#Union Budget 2021-2022: Union Government Proposes to Ease Compliance Burden for Filing ITR(01.02.2021)
Union Government has proposed to reduce compliance burden on people above 75 years, who get pension and earn interest from deposits, from filing of In.....
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#Union Budget 2021-2022: Union Govt Proposes Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess(01.02.2021)
Union Government has proposed Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess (AIDC) on petrol and diesel at the rate of Rs.2.5/litre on petrol and Rs.....
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SC Allows Withdrawal of Plea Challenging Conditions in Government EPF Scheme(02.02.2021)
Supreme Court has granted liberty to withdraw the plea filed challenging conditions in the government EPF scheme introduced under the Pradhan Mantri G.....
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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: Persons in Illegal Occupation of Government Land Cannot Claim Regularization(08.02.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that persons in illegal occupation of the Government Land/Panchayat Land cannot, as a matter of right, claim regularization.....
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Budget 2021: West Bengal Government Waives Road Tax on Every Passenger Transport Vehicles(11.02.2021)
Government of West Bengal has waived the road tax on all passenger transport vehicles from January 31, 2021 to June 30, 2021 for two quarters.
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Kerala Government Exempts Motor Vehicle Tax for Stage Carriers and Contract Carriages(18.02.2021)
Kerala Government has exempted all stage carriers and contract carriages registered in the State from paying motor vehicle tax for the January-March q.....
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Central Government Introduces Social Media Guidelines for Facebook, Twitter and Others(25.02.2021)
Central Government has introduced Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021 for digital content, socia.....
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Madras HC Directs State to Compensate Petitioner Whose Daughter Died in Government Hospital(01.03.2021)
Madras High Court has directed the State of Tamil Nadu to provide a compensation of Rs. 5 Lakhs to a Dalit Petitioner whose daughter had died as a res.....
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Central Government Amends Insurance Ombudsman Rules, 2017(04.03.2021)
Central Government on 2nd March 2021 has notified comprehensive amendments to the Insurance Ombudsman Rules, 2017, with a view to improve the working .....
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Central Government Issues Notification Granting Rights to OCI Cardholders(05.03.2021)
Central Government has issued a notification granting some new rights to Overseas Citizen of India Cardholders.OCI Cardholders can now apply for multi.....
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SC Enquires on Views Regarding 50% Ceiling on Quotas in Government Jobs(09.03.2021)
Supreme Court has asked all states to submit views on whether they favoured exceeding the court-mandated 50% ceiling on quotas in government jobs and .....
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Centre Notifies Unmanned Aircraft System Rules, 2021(15.03.2021)
Central Government has notified and the Unmanned Aircraft System Rules, 2021. These Rules will apply to (a) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) registered .....
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ITAT, Kolkata Allows Long-Term Capital Loss from Sale of Government Securities(23.03.2021)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Kolkata has allowed the Long-Term Capital Loss arising from the sale of Government Securities after applying the.....
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Parliament Passes GNCTD Amendment Bill to Enhance Powers of Delhi Lieutenant Governor(25.03.2021)
Rajya Sabha has passed the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2021. The Bill seeks to enhance the powers of Lieutenan.....
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Annual Closing of Government Accounts - Transactions of Central / State Governments - Special Measures for the current financial year (2020-2021)(25.03.2021)
1. All government transactions done by agency banks for Financial Year 2020-21 must be accounted for within the same financial year. Accordingly, the .....
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Rajasthan Government Notifies E-Way Bill Limit to be Rs.1 Lakh w.e.f. 1 April 2021(31.03.2021)
Rajasthan Government has notified the E-Way Bill limit to be Rs.1 Lakh with effect from 1 April, 2021. The Government seeks to amend notification No. .....
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Central Government Extends Aadhaar-PAN Linking Deadline Till June 30th(01.04.2021)
Central Government has extended the last date for linking of Aadhaar number with PAN from March, 31 2021 to June, 30 2021.
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Madhya Pradesh Government Notifies 'The Madhya Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act, 2020'(01.04.2021)
Madhya Pradesh Government has notified 'The Madhya Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act, 2020' which provides for a prison term of up to 10 years for anyon.....
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Central Government Extends Aadhaar-PAN Linking Deadline Till June 30(02.04.2021)
Central Government has extended the last date for linking of Aadhaar number with PAN has from March, 31 2021 to June, 30 2021, keeping in mind the dif.....
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Centre Promulgates IBC Amendment Ordinance to Allow Pre-Packaged Insolvency Process for MSMEs(05.04.2021)
Central Government has promulgated Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code(Amendment) Ordinance 2021 to allow pre-packaged insolvency resolution process for co.....
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Centre Promulgates Tribunals Reforms Ordinance, 2021(05.04.2021)
Central Government has notified the Tribunals Reforms (Rationalisation and Conditions of Service) Ordinance, 2021, to dissolve certain existing appell.....
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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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President Repromulgates Ordinance on Air Quality Management in NCR(15.04.2021)
President has repromulgated the ordinance on air quality management in NCR and adjoining areas, sparing farmers from hefty penalty and jail terms for .....
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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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Central Government Eases Guidelines for OCI Cardholders(16.04.2021)
Central Government has eased the guidelines for Overseas Citizens of India (OCI), stating that they will not be required to register for a fresh OCI c.....
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Delhi Government Makes 14 Days Home Quarantine Mandatory for Kumbh Mela Returnees(19.04.2021)
Delhi Government has directed that all those residents of Delhi who have visited or are going to visit Kumbh-2021 at Haridwar, shall be required to co.....
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Delhi Government Announces Lockdown from April 19 Night to April 26 Morning(19.04.2021)
Delhi Government has announced a complete lockdown in the Capital, starting Monday (April 19, 10 PM) night until Monday (April 26, 6 AM) morning, to c.....
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Centre Decides to Give COVID19 Vaccination to All Above 18 Years from May 1(20.04.2021)
Government of India has decided to give COVID19 vaccination to everyone above the age of 18 years from 1st May, 2021. The Government of India has anno.....
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Uttar Pradesh Government Says Can't Impose Lockdown in 5 Cities Despite Allahabad HC Order(20.04.2021)
Uttar Pradesh Government has refused to implement the High Court-ordered lockdown in the 5 cities of the State. Allahabad High Court had imposed Lockd.....
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Central Government Exempts Covid-19 Vaccines and Oxygen from Basic Custom Duty(26.04.2021)
Central Government has notified that the Covid-19 vaccines and Oxygen are exempted from basic customs duty. The Centre has also directed customs offic.....
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Delhi Government Extends Lockdown Till May 3(26.04.2021)
Delhi Government has extended its lockdown by another week and will continue till 3rd May, 2021 in order to curb the spread of the Covid 19 in the nat.....
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Delhi Government to Provide Free Vaccination to All Above 18 Years(26.04.2021)
Delhi Government has decided to provide free Covid 19 vaccination to all above the age of 18 years. Delhi Government has also stated that even people .....
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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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Central Govt Notifies Special Courts in Tripura to Deal with Income Tax and Black Money Cases(13.05.2021)
Central Government has notified the constitution of special courts under section 280A(1) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 and section 84 of the Black Money.....
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Delhi Government Extends Lockdown Till May 24, Strict Action Against Defaulting Persons(17.05.2021)
Delhi Government has extended the lockdown by another week which shall remain into operation till 5 AM on 24th May 2021. The Government has further or.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice in Plea Challenging Vires of GNCTD Act, 2021(19.05.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice to Union of India and Delhi LG in another plea challenging the vires of Government of National Capital Territory of.....
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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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Central Government Changes Vaccination Policy; Makes Vaccination Free for 18-44 Years Age Group(08.06.2021)
Central Government has changed its vaccination policy and has decided to procure vaccines for the State Governments as well as give free vaccines for .....
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Transactions in Government securities by Foreign Portfolio Investors: Reporting(07.06.2021)
1. Over the counter (OTC) transactions in Government securities (including State Development Loans and Treasury Bills) undertaken by market participan.....
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Central Government Proposes Amendments to Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020(23.06.2021)
Central Government has proposed amendments to the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020. The new draft proposes a host of changes such as: (i) .....
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Karnataka HC Directs State to Submit Plan for Infrastructure Development in Government Schools(02.07.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the state government to submit a plan of action for spending the Rs 100 crore allocated towards infrastructure devel.....
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Central Government Publishes Draft Bill to Deal with Human Trafficking Crimes(08.07.2021)
Central Government has published a draft of a Bill to deal with Human Trafficking crimes. The Trafficking in Persons (Prevention, Care and Rehabilitat.....
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Allahabad HC: Government Efforts to Subdue Pandemic Not Successful Unless Public Adheres to Norms(09.07.2021)
Allahabad High Court has observed that even though the Uttar Pradesh Government has taken satisfactory steps to enhance medical infrastructure in the .....
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Central Government Notifies Agreement or Arrangement on CMAA in Custom Matters(13.07.2021)
Central Government has notified that Agreement or Arrangement on Cooperation and Mutual Administrative Assistance (CMAA) in Customs matters shall be s.....
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Karnataka Government Extends Time to Complete Assessment Under Karasamadhana Scheme, 2021(19.07.2021)
Karnataka Government has extended the time for completion of Assessment or Reassessment or Rectification, withdrawal of the appeal, other proceedings .....
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Government Amends Central Motor Vehicles Rules to Incorporate Provisions for Vintage Motor Vehicles(19.07.2021)
Union Government amended Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 to incorporate special provisions for registration of vintage motor vehicles. The amended .....
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Karnataka HC Sets Deadline for Government to Set Up Civil Service Board(20.07.2021)
Karnataka High Court has set a deadline of two months for the government to set up a Civil Service Board (CSB) for recommending transfer and posting o.....
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Karnataka HC Confirms Interim Order Staying Government Orders on Online Classes(22.07.2021)
Karnataka High Court has confirmed the interim order passed by a coordinate bench of the Court on 8th July, 2020, by which it had stayed the governmen.....
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Allahabad HC: Administration of Office of Government Advocate to Run on Principles of Accountability(02.08.2021)
Allahabad High Court has observed that the administration of the office of Government Advocate has to run on principles of accountability and not appe.....
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Karnataka HC Dispose of Petition Against Allotment of Government Reserved Beds(06.08.2021)
Karnataka High Court has disposed of a petition against allotment of Government reserved beds at private hospitals to such Covid-19 patients who are a.....
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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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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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Govt. Amends FEMA to Enable the Increase in FDI Limit in Insurance Sector(24.08.2021)
Government has notified the amendment in the Foreign Exchange Management (non-debt instruments) Rules, 2019 (FEMA) to enable the increase in foreign d.....
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Delhi Government Notifies Medical Oxygen Production Promotion Policy 2021(25.08.2021)
Delhi Government has notified the Medical Oxygen Production Promotion Policy 2021 and allowed 100% Reimbursement of GST in order to increase productio.....
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Central Government Announces Drone Rules 2021(27.08.2021)
Centre has announced a new drone policy; the Drone Rules 2021, the coverage of drones increased from 300 kg to 500 kg, and will include heavy payload-.....
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Karnataka HC Dismisses PIL Alleging Planting of Saplings on Government Land(08.09.2021)
Karnataka High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation petition, which had alleged that sapling are being planted on government lands by coll.....
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Government Notifies Last Date for Submitting Applications for Scrip Based FTP Schemes(17.09.2021)
Government has notified the last Date for Submitting applications for Script-based FTP Schemes and the validity period of Duty Credit Scrips. The Gove.....
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Delhi High Court Approves Functioning of HPC Formed by Delhi Government(22.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has approved the functioning of High Powered Committee formed by the Delhi Government for probing into deaths due to oxygen shortage .....
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Kerala HC Directs State to Disburse Prize Amount to Winner of Government Lottery(23.09.2021)
Kerala High Court has directed the State government to disburse the prize amount of Rs. 40.95 lakh to the winner of the government’s ‘win win’ lottery.....
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CESTAT, Ahmedabad: Base Oil SN50 Cannot be Classified as High Speed Diesel(05.10.2021)
Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Ahmedabad, while setting aside the redemption fine and penalties imposed on Rajkamal Ind.....
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Guidelines for Value Free Transfer of Government Securities(05.10.2021)
1. A reference is invited to Notification No.78 dated November 16, 2018 on Value Free Transfer (VFT) of Government Securities - Guidelines under which.....
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Karnataka High Court Directs Police Officers to Strictly Follow Circular of State Government(26.10.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed police officers who are in-charge of investigations to strictly follow the circular issued by the State government a.....
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Central Government Amends GFRs Permitting Payment of 75% Arbitral Amount to Contractors(10.11.2021)
Central Government has amended the General Financial Rules, 2017 (GFRs), followed by the government departments and agencies, to give effect to a Cabi.....
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Madras High Court Refuses to Interfere with Order Permitting Theatres to Operate at 100% Capacity(12.11.2021)
Madras High Court has dismissed by a writ petition filed for quashing the Government order permitting 100 per cent occupancy in cinema theatres and mu.....
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Centre Notifies Transfer of Madras High Court Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee to Meghalaya High Court(16.11.2021)
Central Government has notified the transfer of Mr. Justice Sanjib Banerjee, Chief Justice, Madras High Court to Meghalaya High Court. The Supreme Cou.....
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Supreme Court Gives Three Weeks Time To Centre To Frame Community Kitchen Policy(17.11.2021)
Emphasizing that a welfare state has a constitutional duty to ensure that no one dies of hunger, the Supreme Court has granted 3 weeks time to the Cen.....
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Andhra Pradesh Government Decides to Withdraw Three Capitals Law(22.11.2021)
Andhra Pradesh Government has decided to withdraw three capitals proposal and has decided to repeal the Laws paving way for three capitals of Andhra P.....
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Government Proposes to Introduce Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill(24.11.2021)
Central Government has proposed to introduce the Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill, 2021. As per the list of business, t.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice Seeking Appointment of Doctors in Government Run Hospitals(24.11.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice on a Public Interest Litigation seeking immediate appointment of adequate number of doctors including paramedical s.....
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SC: Businessmen Will Be Hesitant to Enter Govt Contracts If Undertakings Altered Regularly(01.12.2021)
Supreme Court has cautioned against the public authorities changing the undertakings in government contracts merely due to the change of person in pow.....
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Kerala HC Directs to Ensure That Child is Provided with Seat in Government School(01.12.2021)
Kerala High Court has directed that all efforts shall be taken in an expeditious manner to ensure that the child is provided with a seat in the govern.....
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SC Directs Integration of Technology Adopted to Streamline Stages in Government Revenue Litigation(03.12.2021)
Supreme Court has directed for integration of the technology adopted to streamline and monitor all stages in government revenue litigation , to the In.....
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Delegation of powers by Central Government(04.01.2022)
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 458 of the Companies Act, 2013 (18 of 2013), the Central Government hereby delegates.....
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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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Allahabad High Court Upholds Termination of Government Teacher's Services(17.12.2021)
Allahabad High Court has upheld the order of the District Basic Education Officer terminating the services of a woman Government Teacher who was found.....
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Delhi Government Decides to Deregister Diesel Vehicles That Complete 10 Years on January 1, 2022(17.12.2021)
Delhi Government has decided that it would be de-registering all the diesel vehicles that will complete 10 years on January 1, 2022 in view of a 2016 .....
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Karnataka Govt Tables Bill to Impose Restrictions on Religious Conversion, Inter-Faith Marriages(22.12.2021)
Karnataka Government has introduced the Karnataka Protection of Right To Freedom Of Religion Bill, 2021, which seeks to impose restrictions on religio.....
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Central Government Notifies Rules on Revision of Pecuniary Jurisdiction of Consumer Commissions(31.12.2021)
Central Government has notified new rules to revise pecuniary jurisdiction for entertaining consumer complaints at district, state and national level .....
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Andhra Pradesh High Court Strikes Down Government Orders on Fixation of Fees(30.12.2021)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has struck down the fixation of fees under Government orders as gross violation of statutory rules and principles of natural.....
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Tamil Nadu Govt. Extends Time Limit for Furnishing VAT Audit Report in Electronic Form for FY 2020-21(03.01.2022)
Tamil Nadu Government has notified the extension of the time limit for Furnishing VAT Audit Report in electronic form for financial year 2020-21 till .....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Plea Filed Against Illegal Encroachment of Government Land(18.01.2022)
Delhi High Court has issued notice on a petition filed against alleged illegal encroachment of government land and misappropriation of funds by Adesh .....
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#Economic Survey 2021-2022: Centre Fixes Farm Credit Target at Rs. 16.50 Lakh Crores(31.01.2022)
Central Government has fixed a farm credit target of Rs 16.50 lakh crore for the current fiscal. The government has also announced Rs 2 lakh crore con.....
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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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Madras High Court Dismisses Plea for Adopting NCERT Syllabus in Government Schools(24.02.2022)
Madras High Court has dismissed a writ petition seeking a direction to the state government to adopt the syllabus prescribed by NCERT (National Counci.....
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P&H HC: Government Hospital Can’t Deny Treatment on Grounds of Place of Residence(25.02.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has clarified that a government Hospital can't deny treatment to someone on the ground that he/she is not a resident of .....
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Madras High Court Quashes Appointment of Government Pleader Accused of Giving Death Threats(17.03.2022)
Madras High Court has set aside the appointment of the latter as a Government Pleader for a District Munsif Court in Periyakulam, concluding that ther.....
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Central Government Imposes Curb on Exports of Hydrofluorocarbons Used in Refrigeration(24.03.2022)
Central Government has imposed curbs on exports of hydrofluorocarbons, used in refrigeration and air-conditioning, to boost domestic availability of t.....
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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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Government Notifies SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2022(25.03.2022)
Central Government has notified the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) (Second Amendment) Regula.....
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Central Government Introduces Bill to Collect Biometrics of Prisoners(29.03.2022)
Central government has introduced the Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill, 2022. The bill proposes to repeal Identification of Prisoner Act, 1920.....
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Himachal Pradesh HC Issues Notice on Plea Restraining State Government from Paying Income Tax of MLAs(29.03.2022)
Himachal Pradesh High Court has issued a notice to the state government on a plea challenging the provisions of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assem.....
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Calcutta HC Seeks Medical Report in Rape Case of 11-Yr Old in WB's Basirhat(31.03.2022)
Calcutta High Court has directed the State government to submit the case diary along with a status report that pertains to the investigation into the .....
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SC Gives Government to Review Plea of Civil Services Aspirants for Appearing in Main Exam(01.04.2022)
Supreme Court has provided two weeks time to the Central government to reconsider afresh the demand made by the civil services aspirants who were unab.....
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SC Dismisses Plea of Maharashtra Govt for Transfer of Anil Deshmukh Probe from CBI to SIT(01.04.2022)
Supreme Court has rejected the plea of Maharashtra government that seeks for transfer of the probe against Anil Deshmukh, former Home Minister from th.....
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Delhi HC: Income Earned From Service Charges by NGO From its Donor Is Charitable in Nature(05.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has observed that the Income earned from charging Service Charges by Non Governmental Organization from its donor is Charitable in Na.....
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Delhi HC: Filing Complaint with Unrelated Government Office Does Not Constitute Notice(07.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has observed that mere filing of a complaint with an unrelated government office expressing one's grievance does not constitute a not.....
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Madras HC: Quota for Government School Students in Medical Admissions Justified(08.04.2022)
Madras High Court has upheld the validity of Tamil Nadu Admission to Undergraduate Courses in Medicine, Dentistry, Indian Medicine and Homeopathy on f.....
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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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AAR, West Bengal: Services for Collection and Disposal of Bio Medical Waste Iis Exempt From GST(12.04.2022)
Authority for Advance Ruling, West Bengal has held that services provided for collection and disposal of bio-medical waste to the State Government is .....
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AAR, West Bengal: Services for Collection and Disposal of Bio Medical Waste Iis Exempt From GST(12.04.2022)
Authority for Advance Ruling, West Bengal has held that services provided for collection and disposal of bio-medical waste to the State Government is .....
Tags : Authority for Advance Ruling, services, bio-medical waste, State Government, Goods and Services Tax
Delhi HC: Employees of Unaided Private School Entitled to Benefits of Government Run Schools(13.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has ruled that the employees of an unaided private school are allowed to the benefits as being given to the employees of the governme.....
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AAR, West Bengal: No GST on Service Provided to State Government for Collection and Disposal of Bio-M(18.04.2022)
Authority for Advance Ruling, West Bengal has ruled that service provided to the State Government for the collection and disposal of bio-medical waste.....
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AAR, West Bengal: No GST on Service for Collection and Disposal of Bio-Medical Waste(18.04.2022)
Authority for Advance Ruling, West Bengal has ruled that service provided to the State Government for the collection and disposal of bio-medical waste.....
Tags : Authority for Advance Ruling, State Government, bio-medical waste, Goods and Services Tax
Rajasthan HC Dismisses PIL Seeking Direction to Conduct Census to Centre in Specific Time Frame(20.04.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation seeking a direction to Union government to conduct the Census in scheduled timeline, s.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, a public interest litigation, Union government, Section 3 of the Census Act, 1948, ultra vires
Delhi HC: State Govt Can't Cause Impediment to Grant/ Refuse Recognition to Institutes(22.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that while it is for the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) to grant or refuse recognition to the institutes upon.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, National Council for Teacher Education, State Government
Kerala HC: State Govt Bound to Consider Requests for Bharat Series Registration of Vehicles(29.04.2022)
Kerala High Court has held that the State government is bound to consider the application of the petitioner for registration of his vehicle with a Bha.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, State government, Bharat series
Central Government notifies Tamilnadu Construction Workers Welfare Board(28.04.2022)
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 notifies for .....
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Orissa HC: Government is Not Required to Refer National Security Issues to National Tribunal(11.05.2022)
Orissa High Court has ruled that it is not obligatory for the Central Government to refer a matter of national importance to the National Industrial T.....
Tags : Orissa High Court, Central Government, National Industrial Tribunal, Section 7-B, Industrial Disputes Act, 1947
Delhi HC: Jurisprudence Doesn’t Extend to Condoning All Inordinate/Unjustifiable Delays(13.05.2022)
Delhi High Court has decided that the jurisprudence does not extend to accommodating and condoning all undue or unjustifiable delays by government bod.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, jurisprudence, government bodies
Orissa HC: Govt. No Vested Right of Employee to Seek Transfer to Particular Position that is Vacant(16.05.2022)
Orissa High Court has ruled that a government employee has no vested right to seek posting to a particular position even if the desired position is ly.....
Tags : Orissa High Court, government employee, vacant
SC: Centre Can't Hold Tribunal Appointments Cleared by SCSC Citing New Inputs(18.05.2022)
Supreme Court has struck down the practice of Central Government to delay appointments to Tribunals notwithstanding recommendations from the Search-cu.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Search-cum-Selection Committee, Central Government, candidates
Delhi HC: Delhi Govt Can't Implement Doorstep Ration Delivery Scheme Without LG's Approval(20.05.2022)
Delhi High Court while setting aside the Delhi government's scheme for doorstep delivery of ration has observed that the decision of the Council of Mi.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Delhi Government, Lieutenant Governer, Doorstep Ration Delivery Scheme
Karnataka HC: Employees Entitled for Gratuity from the Time They Were Employed(20.05.2022)
Karnataka High Court has declined to quash an order passed by the Controlling Authority under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, which directed govern.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Payment of Gratuity Act, Government Bodies, Controlling Authority
Delhi HC: Mere Absence of a Running Contract Not Sufficient to Discontinue Social Measures(23.05.2022)
Delhi High Court expressed displeasure over Delhi Govt. action of discontinuing distribution of sanitary napkins to girl students of govt. and govt. a.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Kishori Yojana, Delhi Government
Delhi HC to State Govt.: Implement Order on Nurses' Salary in Private Hospitals Before July 12(24.05.2022)
Delhi High Court has pulled up the Delhi Government for not implementing an earlier order passed by it in the year 2019 regarding payment of nurses wo.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Contempt, Delhi Government, Nurses’ Salary
SC to Punjab Govt.: Ensure Absconding NDPS Accused are Brought to Book(27.05.2022)
Supreme Court has directed the State to put in place appropriate provisions to ensure that the absconding NDPS offenders/Accused are brought to book w.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Punjab Government, NDPS, Absconding
ITAT: Loss Arising Out of Sale of Government Securities is Trading Loss(30.05.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Visakhapatnam Bench has held that the loss arising out of the sale of government securities is a trading loss.
Tags : ITAT, Government Securities, Trading Loss
SC Dismisses Pleas Challenging Construction in Puri Jagannath Temple by Odhisa Government(03.06.2022)
Supreme Court has dismissed two petitions filed against the construction and redevelopment works undertaken by the Odisha Government at Shree Jagannat.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Odhisa Government, Puri Jagannath
ITAT: Depreciation Claimed on Government Securities Categorised as AFS is Allowable(17.06.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Ahmedabad Bench has held that depreciation claimed for the Government securities categorised as 'Available for S.....
Tags : ITAT, Government Security, AFS
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.
Tags : Kerala Government, Junior Lawyers, Stipend
Bombay High Court Orders Goa Panchayat Polls to be Held in 45 Days(01.07.2022)
Bombay High Court has reprimanded Goa government for postponing elections to 186 Panchayats in the State, noting that such defiance to comply with Con.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Goa Government, Panchayat Polls
Delhi HC to State: Ensure Uninterrupted Supply of Sanitary Napkins in Government Schools(07.07.2022)
Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Government to ensure that there is uninterrupted supply of sanitary napkins to the girl students in government.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Sanitary Napkins, Government Schools
AP HC: Arbitration Clause Contained in Manual Issued by Govt. as General Guideline is Not Binding(12.07.2022)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that arbitration clause contained in a government manual as generic guidelines cannot be invoked by the parties.
Tags : Andhra Pradesh High Court, Government Manual, General Guideline
CESTAT: Services Provided With Respect to Government Sports Stadium, Not Commercial Service(13.07.2022)
Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Delhi Bench has held that an activity undertaken in a government stadium and which is used.....
Tags : CESTAT, Government Stadium, Commercial Construction
Bombay HC: Government Should Create Awareness on Writings of Ambedkar & Other Social Reformers(22.07.2022)
Bombay High Court has held that Maharashtra government must adapt to the changing circumstances and make real efforts to raise public awareness of the.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Maharashtra Government, Public Awareness
Kar. HC to Centre & State: Ensure Implementation of National Rare Diseases Policy(22.07.2022)
Karnataka High Court has directed the Central Government and State Government to ensure implementation of policies framed for treatment of the patient.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Central Government, Rare Diseases
Karnataka HC: Courts Should Not Seek to Run Governments in Guise of Judicial Review(26.07.2022)
Karnataka High Courts has held that it is primarily the task of the Government to govern and in the guise of judicial review Courts should not seek to.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Judicial review, Government
Bombay HC: Belief That No Action Can be Taken Against Wrongdoings of Govt Servants Needs to Stop(27.07.2022)
Bombay High Court has held that the approach in this country of believing that when one works for government no action can ever be taken no matter how.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Government Servants, Wrong Doing
SC to States: Inform if State Haj Committees Have Been Constituted(16.08.2022)
Supreme Court has directed State governments to inform the Court, by way of an affidavit, if Hajj committees are constituted in their in their respect.....
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Del. HC: Judicial Review of Govt Contracts Permitted If Illegality in Decision Making Process Exists(06.09.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that scope of judicial review in matters of government contracts is limited and can only be exercised if there is patent unr.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Government Contract, Illegality
HP HC: Government Employees Seeking Transfer Due to Individual Hardship May Approach Employer(14.09.2022)
Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that if government employee requires transfer on account of individual hardship, such employee may approach the e.....
Tags : Himachal Pradesh High Court, Government Employee, Transfer
Bombay HC Dismisses PIL to Change Nomenclature for Orphans in Government Records(16.09.2022)
Bombay High Court while dismissing a PIL seeking to change the nomancleature for an orphan in Government records from "anath" to "swanath" or self-mad.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Orphan, Government Records
Raj. HC: Governor & Its Secretariat Not Independent Entities But Part & Parcel of State Govt(29.09.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has held that Governor is Executive Head of State and all transactions of State Government are carried out under his name and the.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Governor, State Government
Centre Appoints Delhi HC Judge Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma as Presiding Officer of UAPA Tribunal(06.10.2022)
Central Government has appointed Delhi High Court judge Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma as the Presiding Officer of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) T.....
Tags : Central Government, UAPA, PFI Ban
Kerala HC Directs State Govt To File Report On Amount Quantified Towards Damage Of Property(17.10.2022)
Kerala High Court has directed the State government to file a report on the amount of damages that has been quantified by it in connection with strike.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Popular Front of India, State government
SC Rejects Plea by Hero MotoCorp for Full Budgetary Support(18.10.2022)
Supreme Court has rejected the claim of Hero MotoCorp’s seeking full budgetary support in lieu of the pre-existing outright excise duty exemption, not.....
Tags : Supreme Court, central government, excise duty, Hero
SC seeks Central Government Response in PIL Against Orders Reducing Net Speed to 2G in J&K(18.10.2022)
Supreme Court has sought responses from the Central government and the Union Territory administration in a plea against orders reducing the speed of i.....
Tags : Supreme Court, internet, Central government
Del. HC: Del. Govt's Tender Conditions For Midday Meal Scheme Are 'Tailor-Made' For Existing Players(20.10.2022)
Delhi High Court has dismissed a plea challenging the tender conditions set by Delhi Government with regard to the contract for preparation and supply.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, mid day meals, Government Aided Schools
Ker. HC Directs State To Provide Security, Education To Two Assam Girls who was Sexually Exploited(20.10.2022)
Kerala High Court has ordered the State government to ensure the safety and education of two minor girls from Assam who had migrated to the State with.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, sexual abuse, State government
J&K&L HC Grants Relief to Person Aggrieved by Unauthorized Occupation of Property by Govt Since 1958(31.10.2022)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that unauthorized occupation by state of an immovable property of its citizens gives recurring cause .....
Tags : Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, Unauthorized Occupation, Government
J&K HC: J&K Road Transport Corporation Employees Not Entitled to Pension(18.11.2022)
Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has declined pensionary benefits to the retired employees of J&K State Road Transport Corporation while holding .....
Tags : Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, Pensionary Benefits, Government Employees
Kerala HC to Govt. Medical Colleges: Implement Order Relaxing Timings of Hostels(21.12.2022)
Kerala High Court has directed all Government Medical Colleges to act in terms of Government Order dated 06.12.2022, which has substantially relaxed t.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Government Medical Colleges, Hostel, Timing
Delhi HC: Government Hospitals Must Treat All Citizens Irrespective of Place of Residence(21.12.2022)
Delhi High Court while hearing plea alleging that Lok Nayak Hospital was providing facility of free MRI test only to the residents of Delhi, has obser.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Lok Nayak Hospital, Government Hospital, Residence
SC: Departure from Tender Route for Awarding Govt. Contract Must be Reasonable(04.01.2023)
Supreme Court while observing that State does not have absolute discretion while spending public money has held that government contracts must be ordi.....
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Kerala HC: Circulars Issued by Centre or State Not Binding Upon Court(09.01.2023)
Kerala High Court while observing that circulars or clarifications issued by the Central Government represent merely their understanding of the statut.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Circulars, Central Government, Binding
Kerala Govt. Introduces Legal Internship Programme For ST Community Law Graduates(23.01.2023)
Kerala Government has introduced 'Unnathi', a Legal Internship Programme for 25 LLB graduates from the Scheduled Tribe community at an estimated cost .....
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Del. HC: Don't Disclose Identity Of Minors Seeking Termination Of Pregnancy In Report To Police(24.01.2023)
Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Government to issue a circular directing that the identity of a minor girl, who is seeking medical termination.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Delhi Government, minor, termination, pregnancy
Centre To Del. HC: Not Permissible To Take One Dose Of Covishield And Another Of Covaxin(27.01.2023)
Central Government has informed the Delhi High Court that it is not permissible for an individual to take first dose of Covishield and second dose of .....
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Bom. HC: Informers Take Huge Risks to Furnish Information; Shall Be Rewarded As Per Policy(27.01.2023)
Bombay High Court has observed that informers take huge risks to give important information to the authorities and the authorities should reward them .....
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Pat. HC Stops Grant-in-Aid Of 609 Madrasas In Bihar Till Completion Of Enquiry On Entitlement(27.01.2023)
Patna High Court has directed the Bihar Government to halt the release of grant-in-aid in favour of 609 Madrasas until the pending enquiry on their en.....
Tags : Patna High Court, Bihar Government, Madrasas, entitlement
UC HC: Evict And Collect Penal Rent from Employees Unauthorisedly Occupying Govt Accommodations(24.02.2023)
Uttarakhand (UC) High Court while ordering eviction of retired/transferred government servants who are in unauthorized occupation of government accomm.....
Tags : Uttarakhand High Court, unauthorized occupation, Government Accommodation
SC: Service Rules Prevails Over Conflicting Government Resolutions in Service Jurisprudence(17.03.2023)
Supreme Court has observed that in Service jurisprudence, Services Rules which have a statutory effect will prevail and government resolutions can’t b.....
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SC: State Board Employees Can't be Considered State Government Employees(22.03.2023)
Supreme Court while observing that employees of Orissa Khadi and Village Industries Board are not entitled to pension on par with Government employees.....
Tags : Supreme Court, State Board, Employees, Government Employees
Gau. HC to Assam Govt.: Pay Rs 5 Lakh Compensation to Custodial Death Victim's Wife(27.03.2023)
Gauhati High Court has directed Assam Government to pay Rs. 5 lakh as compensation to a woman, whose husband died in jail because timely appropriate a.....
Tags : Gauhati High Court, Assam Government, Compensation, Custodial Death
SC: Can’t Deny Increment Merely Because Employee Retired Next Day of Earning it(12.04.2023)
Supreme Court has held that merely because government employee retired on the very next day of earning the increment, he cannot be denied the annual i.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Annual Increment, Government Employee, Retire
SC: Govt. Can’t Create Posts & Absorb Those in Service in the Absence of Sanctioned Posts(12.04.2023)
Supreme Court has observed that government can’t be compelled to create post and absorb people who are continuing in service of the State, in the abse.....
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Government launches Vivad se Vishwas scheme for relief to MSMEs(02.05.2023)
Central Government has launched the scheme, “Vivad se Vishwas I – Relief to MSMEs”. The scheme was announced in the Union Budget 2023-2024 by Union Fi.....
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Meg. HC to State: Indicate Actions Taken Against Illegal Coal Mine Operations(10.05.2023)
Meghalaya High Court while observing that kingpins of illegal coal mining in state had been nurtured and protected by the State, has directed State to.....
Tags : Meghalaya High Court, State Government, Illegal Coal Mine
SC: Delhi Govt. has Control Over Services Excluding Public Order/Police/Land(11.05.2023)
Supreme Court constitution bench has held that Delhi Government ought to have legislative and executive power subject to exclusion of subjects which a.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Delhi Government, Services
Kerala HC: When Court Speaks For People, It Becomes Anti-Government(15.05.2023)
Kerala High Court while condemning cyber-attacks launched against judges for taking up matters of public importance has stated that the problem is whe.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Court, Anti-Government, Cyber Attack
SC: LG Can Effectively Destabilize Elected Delhi Municipal Corporation by Nominating Members(18.05.2023)
Supreme Court while its reserving verdict on issue if Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Delhi can nominate district representatives of Delhi Municipal Corpo.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Lieutenant Governor, Municipal Corporation of Delhi, Delhi Government
Centre Issues Ordinance Providing Powers Over "Services" in GNCTD to Lieutenant Governor(22.05.2023)
Central Government has promulgated an ordinance to constitute ‘National Capital Civil Services Authority’ in Delhi to decide on the transfer and posti.....
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Ker. HC: Local Self Governments Who Can’t comply with Directions Must Step Down(25.05.2023)
Kerala High Court while warning government on the issue State’s inaction pertaining to unauthorized banners in public places, has stated that if Local.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Local Self Governments, Unauthorized Banners
Del HC: Can’t Exclude Govt. Servants from Protection of Fundamental Rights(26.05.2023)
Delhi High Court while setting aside 2019 Memorandum that de-recognised the Central PWD Engineers Association, has observed that government servants c.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Fundamental Rights, Government Servants
Bom. HC: Change in Social Policy After Change in Government is Not per se Arbitrary(22.06.2023)
Bombay High Court has held that a change in social policy followed by a change in government is part of the democratic process and a change in impleme.....
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Transfer of rights in specified land in the mentioned Government company(19.06.2023)
WHEREAS, on the publication of the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Coal, number S.O. 1705(E), dated the 12th April, 2023, p.....
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SC to Del. Govt.: File Affidavit Disclosing Funds Used for Advertisements in Last 3 Financial Years(04.07.2023)
Supreme Court has directed Delhi Government to file an affidavit setting forth funds utilized for advertisements by the State in last three financial .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Affidavit, Advertisement, Delhi Government, RRTS Project
SC: When Land Belonging to Govt. is Subject to Adverse Possession, Courts Must Exercise Greater Care(11.08.2023)
Supreme Court has held that when the land wherein adverse possession has been claimed, belongs to the Government, the Court is duty-bound to act with .....
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SC: If Frivolous Litigations by the Union is Curtailed, 70% of Court’s Role Would be Reduced(14.08.2023)
Supreme Court has observed that if the Union of India decides, 70 percent of litigation can be curtailed if so many frivolous litigations by the union.....
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SC: Lien of Govt. Servant Continues on Previous Post Unless he is Appointed on Another Post(07.09.2023)
Supreme Court has held that lien’ of a government servant only ceases to exist when he/she is appointed on another post ‘substantively’/confirmed or a.....
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Ker. HC: Baptism Certificate Doesn’t Have Primacy Over Official Government Documents(13.09.2023)
Kerala High Court has held that a baptism certificate is issued by the Church to record the baptism of a person and no primacy can be accorded to bapt.....
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P&H HC: Despite Increase in Salaries of Govt. Employees’ Salaries, Corruption Continues in the State(19.09.2023)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that although the salaries of the government employees have increased handsomely over the years but corruption .....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, Corruption, Government Employees
SC to Bihar Govt.: Ensure No Further Constructions Adjacent To Ganga River(04.12.2023)
Supreme Court has directed the Bihar Government to ensure that no further construction takes place adjacent to the Ganga River, particularly in and ar.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Bihar Government, Ganga River
P&H HC Stops Salaries of Top Officials Till Direction to Grant Benefits to Govt Teachers is Complied(12.12.2023)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed to stop the payment of salary to Principal Secretary to Govt of Punjab, Department of Education and Departm.....
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SC: Every Dispute Between the Delhi Government and LG can’t be Entertained by Court(18.12.2023)
Supreme Court while observing that every dispute between the Government of the NCT of Delhi and the Lt. Governor can’t be entertained by Supreme Court.....
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SC Issues Guidelines to High Courts Regarding Summoning Government Officials(03.01.2024)
Supreme Court framed a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the summoning of government officials to address the issue of arbitrary and frequent sum.....
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SC Sets Aside Remission of 11 Convicts in Bilkis Bano Gang-Rape Case(08.01.2024)
Supreme Court while setting aside the remission granted to the 11 convicts in Bilkis Bano gang-rape case, has held that the State of Gujarat was not t.....
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All. HC: Legal Heirs Entitled to Benefit After Death of Govt. Employee, Nominee Merely a Custodian(15.01.2024)
Allahabad High Court has held that Nominee of a Government employee is just a guardian and the legal heirs of the employee shall be entitled to the be.....
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Kar. HC: SHRC Can Only Suggest State Government Regarding Action Against Policemen(11.03.2024)
Karnataka High Court has restated that the State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) can only suggest State Government to act against policemen and lacks t.....
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All HC: Uttar Pradesh Government’s Act of Not Paying Dues to Temples a Classic Example of Red Tapism(21.03.2024)
Allahabad High Court has bashed the State Government for not paying the annuity of Thakur Rangji Maharaj Virajman Mandir and eight other temples and c.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Uttar Pradesh Government, Temples, Red Tapism
Gauhati High Court: Notify the Child Protection Policy and the rules under the Juvenile Justice Act(01.04.2024)
Gauhati High Court has asked the State Government to notify the rules under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection) Act, 2015, and the Child Protec.....
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Delhi High Court Directs Delhi Govt. to Pay Rs. 738 Cr to MCD for Payment of Outstanding Dues(12.04.2024)
Delhi High Court has directed Government of Delhi to release basic tax assignment installment of Rs. 738 crores to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Government of Delhi, Outstanding Dues, Municipal Corporation of Delhi
Bom. HC Sets Aside Reinstatement Order of Hindustan Petroleum Workman Who Slapped His Supervisor(15.04.2024)
Bom. HC set aside decision of the Central Government Industrial Tribunal (CGIT) to reinstate workman who slapped his supervisor and observed that comm.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Central Government Industrial Tribunal, Hindustan Petroleum, Reinstatement
Committee to Examine Issues Relating to Queer Community Constituted by Central Government(17.04.2024)
Central Government on direction by the Supreme Court in Supriyo and Ors vs. Union of India (MANU/SC/1155/2023; 2023/INSC/920) has constituted a commit.....
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Del HC: Delhi Govt. Directed to Implement Immediate Measures to Optimize Med. Resources in Hospitals(19.04.2024)
Delhi High Court has issued directions to the Secretary and Principal Health Secretary of the Delhi Government to implement immediate measures to be t.....
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Del HC: Delhi Govt. Directed to Implement Immediate Measures to Optimize Med. Resources in Hospitals(19.04.2024)
Delhi High Court has issued directions to the Secretary and Principal Health Secretary of the Delhi Government to implement immediate measures to be t.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Medical Resources, Delhi Government, Government Hospitals
8 Weeks Time Given to UP Govt. to Consider Need for Guidelines on Invocation of Gangsters Act(22.04.2024)
Supreme Court has given eight weeks time to the Government of Uttar Pradesh for considering the need to lay down guidelines for invocation of the Utta.....
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Del. HC: Persons Not Accused of Deceiving Others Should Handle Haj Pilgrims(27.04.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that Haj Group Organizers should be those persons who do have any allegations of deceiving Haj pilgrims. Haj Policy also giv.....
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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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Del HC: Stay on Delhi Govt’s Circular Asking Private Unaided Schools to Get Sanction Before Fee Hike(02.05.2024)
Delhi High Court has stayed the circular issued by the Delhi Government making it mandatory for private unaided schools to get prior sanction from the.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Delhi Government, Private Unaided Schools, Director of Education, Academic Session
Del. HC: Delhi Govt. to Frame Policy for Compensation to Victims of Chinese Manjha(02.05.2024)
Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Government to frame a policy regarding granting compensation to persons who have lost their life and limbs due.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Delhi Government, Compensation, Chinese Manjha
Bom. HC: Govt’s Amendment Exempting Private Schools from RTE Quota If Govt-Run School Nearby, Stayed(07.05.2024)
Bom. HC while staying Maharashtra Government’s amendment exempting private unaided schools from providing 25% quota to children of disadvantaged secti.....
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Centre to Withdraw Letter Asking States to Not Take Action Against Ayurvedic & Ayush Products Ads(08.05.2024)
Central Government has informed the Supreme Court that the letter sent by the Ministry of Ayush to all the State licensing authorities to not take any.....
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Centre to Withdraw Letter Asking States to Not Take Action Against Ayurvedic & Ayush Products Ads(08.05.2024)
Central Government has informed the Supreme Court that the letter sent by the Ministry of Ayush to all the State licensing authorities to not take any.....
Tags : Central Government, Ministry of Ayush, Ayurvedic Products
Kar HC: State to Not Take Action Against Old Vehicles For High-Security Number Plates Till June 12(23.05.2024)
Karnataka State Government has submitted an undertaking in the Karnataka High Court that no precipitative action shall be taken by the Government in m.....
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Ker. HC: Construction of Illegal Religious Structures Cannot be Permitted on Government Land(30.05.2024)
Ker HC has observed that construction of illegal religious structures cannot be permitted on government land as it will create religious disharmony. I.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Illegal Religious Structures, Government Land
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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All HC: UP Government Directed to Consider Framing Insurance Scheme for Lawyers Appearing for State(03.06.2024)
Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh Government to consider framing of insurance scheme for law officers who appear for the State Gover.....
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Delhi Government Approaches SC Seeking Directions for Release of Water from Haryana(03.06.2024)
Delhi Government has approached the Supreme Court and sought directions for immediate release of water from Haryana to the national capital considerin.....
Tags : Delhi Government, Supreme Court, Heatwave Conditions
P&H HC: Government Asked to Submit Details of Steps Initiated to Control Fire(05.06.2024)
Punjab & Haryana High Court has issued notice to the Haryana Government asking them to file a written response with regard to the fire being active at.....
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Mad. HC: Govt. Directed to Consider Representation Seeking Regulation of Pet Boarding Facilities(06.06.2024)
Madras High Court has directed the Government of Tamil Nadu to consider representation made by an animal rights activist regarding the regulation of P.....
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Del. HC: Government Directed to Implement Fire Safety Norms in Nursing Homes Within 4 Weeks(06.06.2024)
Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Government to decide the representation for framing and implementation of fire safety norms in small hospitals.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Delhi Government, Fire Safety Norms, Small Hospitals
Del. HC: Himachal Pradesh Directed to Release Water to Delhi, Haryana Government to Not Interrupt(06.06.2024)
Delhi High Court in order to resolve the water crisis that has gripped the residents of the national capital, has directed the Himachal Pradesh Govern.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Himachal Pradesh Government, Water Crisis, 137 Cusecs
Gau. HC: Assam Govt. Directed to Apprise Court on Steps Taken to Prevent Water Logging(07.06.2024)
Gauhati High Court has directed the Assam Government to notify the court within ten days, the steps that have been taken by the Government to deal wit.....
Tags : Gauhati High Court, Assam Government, Water Logging
Gauhati High Court: Chief Secretary’s Statement Sought on Inadequacy of Funds(11.06.2024)
Gauhati High Court has sought the statement of the Assam Government’s Chief Secretary to apprise the Court about the inadequate disbursement of compen.....
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Kerala High Court: State’s Response Sought in Plea Against Increased Working Days(20.06.2024)
Kerala High Court has sought the response of the State Government in a petition challenging the increase in number of working days in aided and govern.....
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Ori. HC: Re-Imprisonment of Prematurely Released Convict Can’t be Ordered Unless Release Challenged(24.06.2024)
Orissa High Court has held that once the accused has been released prematurely by the appropriate Government, the Appellate Court cannot order the con.....
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Delhi Govt’s Women and Child Department Offices to be Made Disabled-Friendly(25.06.2024)
Delhi Government’s Women and Child Development Department has issued directions to officials to make all offices disabled–friendly in accordance with .....
Tags : Delhi Government, Accessible India Campaign, Women and Child Development
Mad. HC: Action Can be Taken Against Lawyers Using Advocate Stickers to Seek Immunity(03.07.2024)
Madras High Court has informed the State Government that police without fearing anything, is allowed to take action against lawyers who use advocate s.....
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SC Strikes Down Resolution Merging One Community in Backward Class to another Community of SC List(16.07.2024)
Supreme Court has struck down resolution issued by Bihar Government in the year 2015 that merged one community in the backward class by the name “Tant.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Bihar Government, Tanti-Tantwa, Scheduled Caste List
Centre Issues Notification Regarding Reference to Replacements of IPC, CrPC, IEA(17.07.2024)
Central Government has issued a notification stating that where any reference of IPC, 1860 or CrPC, 1973 or IEA, 1872 is made in any Act, Ordinance, R.....
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Bom. HC: Sanction from Appropriate Govt. Required for Taking Cognizance & Not for Filing Chargesheet(17.07.2024)
Bombay High Court has observed that an extension of time for filing the chargesheet on the ground of lack of sanction from the appropriate government .....
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7 Member Committee Constituted by WB Government to Review Newly Implemented Criminal Laws(18.07.2024)
West Bengal Government has constituted a seven member committee to review the newly implemented criminal laws to determine whether there is a requirem.....
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All. HC: In UP, Principle of ‘No Pay No Work’ Not Applicable on State Government Employees(18.07.2024)
All. HC has observed that in UP, the principle 'no work-no pay' is not applicable while considering entitlement of State Government employees for pay .....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Government Servant, No Work No Pay
Karnataka Govt. Proposes Bill to Provide 50-75% Kannadiga Quota in Private Jobs(18.07.2024)
Karnataka Government has proposed a bill to provide reservations of 50% to 75% for Kannadigas in private sector companies, industries, and enterprises.....
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Mad. HC: Usage of Term “Tribal” Along With Name of the Government School Is Unwarranted(29.07.2024)
Mad. HC has held that usage of term “Tribal” along with name of Government School is unwarranted. Such usage, undoubtedly would result in stigmatising.....
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Bom. HC: Proactive Measures Required to Curb Menace of Illegal Hawkers(31.07.2024)
Bombay High Court while asking the Maharashtra Government to take proactive measures to overcome the problem of illegal hawkers, has observed that no .....
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Centre Issues Notification for Constitution of GST Appellate Tribunals(01.08.2024)
The Central Government has notified constitution of Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunals (GSTAT) across the country. The notification shall be e.....
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Delhi High Court: Delhi Government Slammed for Freebie Policies(01.08.2024)
Del HC while hearing a PIL for constitution of a Committee to probe the death of three civil services aspirants, slammed Delhi Govt. for their freebie.....
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Bom. HC: Mental Health of Prisoners Needs to be Taken Care of(03.08.2024)
Bombay High Court while hearing a plea on suicide of a death row convict, has directed Maharashtra Government to file affidavit that contains instruct.....
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Rajasthan HC: State Government Granting Bonus Marks is Purely Policy Decision(07.08.2024)
Raj. HC has held that if State Govt. has chosen not to provide any bonus marks for services, like the post of Medical Officer (Dental), then it cannot.....
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P&H HC: Work-Week of 5 Days Cannot be Assumed by Government Employees(09.08.2024)
P&H High Court while disposing of plea by Government employees seeking extra wages for working on Saturdays, has observed that Government employees ca.....
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Kar. HC: Process of Recruitment for Government Jobs Must be Conducted Periodically(09.08.2024)
Karnataka High Court has stated that recruitment for Government jobs should take place periodically because when accumulated vacancies are continued i.....
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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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Mad. HC: Tamil Nadu Govt. Criticized for Invoking Preventive Detention Laws on ‘Mere Apprehension’(21.08.2024)
Mad. HC has criticized the TN Government for invoking preventive detention laws on mere apprehension of disturbance to public order and observed that .....
Tags : Madras High Court, Tamil Nadu Government, Preventive Detention, Public Order
Ker. HC: State Directed to Place Before Court the Entire Justice Hema Committee Report(22.08.2024)
Kerala High Court has directed the State Government to place before it the entire Justice Hema Committee Report including all the removed portions in .....
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SC: Maharashtra Govt. Directed to Hand Over Land for New Building of Bombay HC by 31st August(23.08.2024)
Supreme Court has directed the Maharashtra Government to hand over the land allotted for the new building of Bombay High Court by 31st August.
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Gau. HC: Assam Govt. Criticised for Notifying Draft Rules and the Draft Child Protection Policy(26.08.2024)
Gau. HC has observed that delay in notifying the Draft Rules as well as the Draft Child Protection Policy discloses that the State Government or its c.....
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Del. HC: Deepfake Going to be a Serious Issue, Government Needs to Act on it(29.08.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that deepfake technology is going to be a serious menace in the society and the Union Government has to act on the issue. Th.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Deepfake Technology, Union Government
WB Govt. Passes 'Aparajita Woman and Child (West Bengal Criminal Laws Amendment) Bill, 2024'(04.09.2024)
West Bengal Government has passed the Aparajita Woman and Child (West Bengal Criminal Laws Amendment) Bill, 2024 that seeks to amend the prescribed pu.....
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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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Ker. HC Restrains State Government from Transferring Elephants to Kerala(10.09.2024)
Kerala High Court has restrained the State Government and Chief Wildlife Warden from allowing the transfer of elephants from other States to Kerala. T.....
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SC Clarifies Judgement on Entitlement of Govt. Employees to Increment Earned 1 Day Before Retirement(11.09.2024)
Supreme Court has made clarifications in its judgement in the case The Director (Admn and HR) KPTCL & Others vs CP Mundinamani and others (MANU/SC/036.....
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Supreme Court: State of Jharkhand Files Contempt Petition Against Central Government(18.09.2024)
State of Jharkhand has filed a contempt petition against Centre for delay in appointment of Chief Justice of the Jharkhand HC. It was stated that unre.....
Tags : Supreme Court, State of Jharkhand, Central Government, Chief Justice
SC: Government Order Modifying Previous Order Would be Applicable Prospectively(03.10.2024)
SC has observed that if a subsequent Govt. Order is a modification of the earlier Govt. Order, its application would be prospective as retrospective a.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Government Order, Vested Rights
SC: Government Bodies Expected to Uphold Fairness & Equality While Dealing With Contractual Matters(07.10.2024)
SC has stated that Govt. bodies are expected to uphold fairness, equality & public interest while dealing with contractual matters. Right to equality .....
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Delhi High Court: Centre Directed to constitute a “National Rare Diseases Fund”(07.10.2024)
Del HC while directing the Central Government to constitute a “national rare diseases fund”, has made it mandatory to hold a monthly meeting between t.....
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Bom. HC Criticizes Maharashtra Govt. for Opposing Termination of Pregnancy of Unmarried Woman(08.10.2024)
Bombay High Court has criticized the Maharashtra Government for opposing medical termination of pregnancy of an 'unmarried' woman on the ground that t.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Maharashtra Government, Termination of Pregnancy, Unmarried Woman
SC Restrains Centre and States to Act Upon Withdrawal of Madarssas Not Complying with RTE(22.10.2024)
Supreme Court has passed an interim order and restrained the Central Government and States to act upon communications issued by the National Commissio.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Central Government, Madarssas, Right to Education