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International Cases

Fraudulent claims rule does not defeat a claim wholly good in law, even if a lie is told in support of it(20.07.2016)

Duty of utmost good faith applied not only in making of contract but in course of its performance. In facts of present case, insurance claim was relat.....

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Statute

Draft Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2015(19.11.2015)

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

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Draft Rules setting higher vehicular pollution standards(27.11.2015)

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways notified draft Rules to amend pollution standards in the Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989. The amendment .....

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Notifications & Circulars

Deferred Payment of Import Duty Rules, 2016(02.11.2016)

In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to sub-section (1) of sections 47 and section 156 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Centra.....

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

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

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Minerals (Other than Atomic and Hydro Carbons Energy Minerals) Concession (Amendment) Rules, 2016(08.12.2016)

In exercise of powers conferred by section 13 of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 (67 of 1957), the Central Government he.....

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CENVAT Credit (Second Amendment) Rules, 2016(03.02.2016)

The Ministry of Finance notified rules amending the CENVAT Credit Rules, 2004. The amendment incorporates Explanation to Rule 2(l)(C), "Explanation.-F.....

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

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

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Amendment in Rule 114H of Income-tax Rules, 1962(22.06.2016)

Rule 114H of the Income Tax Rules 1962 has been amended to provide sufficient time to reporting financial institutions for completing due diligence in.....

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Maintenance of Register under Various Labour Laws and Rules Made Easy(06.04.2017)

The Ministry of Labour & Employment has notified "Ease of Compliance to maintain Registers under various Labour Laws Rules, 2017" on 21st February 201.....

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

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

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Aircraft (Ninth Amendment) Rules, 2017(20.09.2017)

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

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

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

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CBDT notifies rules in respect of Country-by-Country reporting and furnishing of Master File(01.11.2017)

In keeping with India's commitment to implement the recommendations of 2015 Final Report on Action 13, titled "Transfer Pricing Documentation and Coun.....

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Solid Waste Management Rules for Swachh Bharat Programme(18.12.2017)

Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA) launched Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) on 2.10.2014 which provides financial assistance to the extent of 35%.....

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Non-Compliant NBFCs which have not fulfilled their obligations under PML Rules asked to do so(22.03.2018)

Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) and the Rules impose obligation on reporting entities (RE's) including Non-Banking Financial Companies.....

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President’s Rule in Uttarakhand ends(11.05.2016)

An official Proclamation of the President of India brought an end to President’s Rule in the State of Uttarakhand, invoked on 27 March 2016.

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Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2016(16.05.2016)

The Central Government introduced a comprehensive reworking of the Patents Rules 2003.

Emphasis is on offering faster patent registration s.....

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

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

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CBDT amends Income-tax Rules, 1962(17.08.2015)

The Central Board of Direct Taxes made amendments to the Income-tax Rules, 1962, inserting Rule 126: 'Computation of period of stay in India in certai.....

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Isabgol Husk Grading and Marking Rules, 2015(28.07.2015)

The Central government introduced rules on the quality, grading, marking of grade and packing of isabgol husk.

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Medical Devices (Amendment) Rules, 2018(01.08.2018)

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

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Income Tax (11th Amendment) Rules, 2015(07.08.2015)

The Government made amendments to the Income-tax Rules, 1962 with regard to registration of persons, due diligence and maintenance of information; and.....

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

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

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CBDT Notifies Rule 10CB for Secondary Adjustments under Section 92CE of IT Act, 1961(19.06.2017)

Rule 10CB for operationalising the provisions of secondary adjustment has been notified by the Central Board of Direct Taxes on 15th June, 2017. It pr.....

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

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

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Cantonments (Regulation of the Procedure of Committee of Arbitration) Rules, 2016 – draft(28.12.2016)

The following draft of certain rules, which the Central Government proposes to make, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (i) of sub-section .....

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Drugs and Cosmetics (Amendment) Rules, 2016 – draft(28.12.2016)

The following draft of rules further to amend the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945, which the Central Government proposes to make, in exercise of the p.....

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

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

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

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

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Law/Rules regarding Appointment and Reservation(12.12.2018)

Instructions provide for appointment of Liaison Officers in each Ministry/Department to ensure effective implementation of the reservation policy for .....

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Army Pay (Amendment) Rules, 2019(20.03.2019)

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

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

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

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Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Third Amendment Rules, 2016(19.07.2016)

The government introduced the Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Third Amendment Rules 2016, amending the extant 2014 rules.

Among th.....

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

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

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

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

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Staggered delivery, early delivery system, early pay-in facility, penalty on delivery default, fixation of FSP and changes in expiry dates(21.09.2016)

As per Section 131[B]of the Finance Act, 2015 all rules, directions, guidelines, instructions, circulars, or any like instruments, made by the erstwhi.....

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Exemption for India's food stock holding from WTO subsidy rules(17.07.2019)

The decision taken by the General Council of the World Trade Organization (WTO), in November 2014, makes it clear that the mechanism, under which WTO .....

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E-Waste Management Rules, 2016(23.03.2016)

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change notified the E-Waste Management Rules 2016. The new Rules have expanded applicability which now.....

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Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules 2016(27.03.2016)

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

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Uttarakhand Appropriation (Vote on Account) Ordinance 2016(31.03.2016)

The Central Government passed an ordinance permitting utilisation of funds from Utt.....

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New Rules under RTI(11.12.2019)

The Right to Information (Term of Office, Salaries, Allowances and Other Terms and Conditions of Service of Chief Information Commissioner, Informatio.....

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CBDT invites suggestions on draft notification pertaining to new Rule 11UAB of IT Rules, 1962(03.05.2018)

Finance Act, 2018 has inserted clause (via) to section 28 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 ('the Act') so as to provide that any profit and gains from conv.....

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Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Amendment Rules, 2020(19.03.2020)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sections 173, 177, 178 and section 186 read with section 469 of the Companies Act, 2013 (18 of 2013), the Centr.....

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Aadhaar Authentication for Good Governance (Social Welfare, Innovation, Knowledge) Rules, 2020(05.08.2020)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub - section (1) of section 53 read with clause (aa) of sub-section (2) of section 53 of the Aadhaar (Targeted.....

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Security Protocol Rules Relating to Differently Abled Persons at Airports(17.11.2016)

With regard to the security protocol rules relating to differently abled persons at airports, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), the regula.....

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Integrated Goods and Services Tax Amendment Rules, 2017(15.11.2017)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub section (14) of section 12 read with section 22 of the Integrated Goods and Services Tax Act , 2017 (13 of .....

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Central Government General Pool Residential Accommodation (Amendment) Rules, 2020(29.09.2020)

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

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Citizenship (Registration of Citizens and Issue of National Identity Cards) Amendment Rules, 2019(21.08.2019)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) and (3) of section 18 of the Citizenship Act, 1955 (57 of 1955), the Central Government hereby .....

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Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Amendment Rules, 2020(07.09.2020)

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 73 read with sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 469 of the Companies Act, 2013 (18 of 2013), the Centr.....

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Proclamation by the President of India regarding the imposition of Governor's rule in the State of Jammu and Kashmir(19.12.2018)

G.S.R.1223(E).--The following Proclamation by the President is published for general information:-

Whereas, I, Ram Nath Kovind, President of.....

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Schemes of Arrangement by Listed Entities and (ii) Relaxation under Sub-rule (7) of Rule 19 of the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Rules, 1957(03.11.2020)

1. SEBI Circular No. CFD/DIL3/CIR/2017/21 dated March 10, 2017 has laid down the framework for Schemes of Arrangement by listed entities and relaxatio.....

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

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

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New AICTE rules for admission in and approval of institutions(08.03.2018)

In order to grant approval to new Technical Institutions and extension of approval to existing Technical Institutions, detailed Approval Process for t.....

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Producer Companies Rules, 2021(11.02.2021)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (4) of section 378H and sub-section (1) of section 378ZL read with sub-sections (1) and (2) of sect.....

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E-Committee of Supreme Court releases draft model rules for live-streaming and recording of court proceedings(07.06.2021)

The e-Committee, Supreme Court of India has released the Draft Model Rules for Live-Streaming and Recording of Court Proceedings and has invited input.....

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Bureau of Indian Standards (Amendment) Rules, 2019(29.05.2019)

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 38 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 (11 of 2016), the Central Government hereby makes the fo.....

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Re-registration rules proposed to be made simpler for passenger vehicles, while re-locating from one state to another(28.04.2021)

New system of vehicle registration to be available on pilot test mode for Defence personnel, Central/State Govt employees, Central PSUs and private se.....

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Model Juvenile Justice Rules encompass 49 Forms(25.05.2016)

Draft Model Rules under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2015 were released by the Ministry of Women and Child Development.<.....

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Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Second Amendment Rules, 2020(29.04.2020)

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 149 read with section 469 of the Companies Act, 2013 (18 of 2013), the Central Government hereby makes .....

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Code on Social Security (Employee's Compensation) (Central) Rules, 2021 - Draft(03.06.2021)

The following draft rules, which the Central Government proposes to make in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 155, 158 and 159 of the Code .....

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Income-tax (15th Amendment) Rules, 2015(12.10.2015)

Central Board of Direct Taxes amended the Income-tax Rules, 1962 with the Income-tax (15th Amendment) Rules, 2015. These modify Rule 11DD, substituti.....

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Deferred Payment of Import Duty (Amendment) Rules, 2020(19.08.2020)

In exercise of the powers conferred by proviso to sub-section (1) of section 47 and section 156 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Gov.....

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

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

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Finalization of Draft Rules on Sale of Drugs by E-Pharmacies(25.06.2019)

The Government has published draft rules vide G.S.R. 817 (E) dated 28th August 2018 for inviting public/stakeholder comments for amendment to the Drug.....

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

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

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Prevention of Money-laundering (Maintenance of Records) Fifth Amendment Rules, 2019(13.11.2019)

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 73, read with section 11A and section 12AA of the Prevention of Money-laundering Act, 2002 (15 of 2003).....

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Verification of the Preferential Certificates of Origin in terms of CAROTAR Rules 2020(17.12.2020)

1. Reference is drawn to Board's letter dated 13.11.20120 vide file of even number (copy enclosed), wherein it was advised to ensure judicious applica.....

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

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

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Life Insurance Corporation of India (Staff) Amendment Rules, 2019(16.10.2019)

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

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Coffee Board (Cadre and Recruitment), Amendment, Rules, 2021(20.10.2021)

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 48 of the Coffee Act, 1942 (7 of 1942) the Central Government hereby makes the following rules further .....

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

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

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

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

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International Financial Services Centres Authority (Form of Annual Statement of Accounts) Rules, 2022(28.02.2022)

In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (d) of sub-section (2) of section 27 read with sub-section(1) of section 16 of the International Financi.....

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Patent fees for educational institutions reduced by 80 percent(23.09.2021)

In a yet another significant push towards Mission Aatmanirbhar Bharat, benefits related to 80 Percent reduced fee for patent filing & prosecution have.....

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

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

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New Labour Code(12.12.2022)

The Government has formulated four Labour Codes, namely, the Code on Wages, 2019, the Industrial Relations Code, 2020, the Code on Social Security, 20.....

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MoRTH Amends MV Rules Mandating Adherence to AIS-155 to Enhance Vehicular Security(23.12.2019)

The Union Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) has notified GSR935 (E) dated 18th December, 2019 regarding to Automotive Industry Standards (.....

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

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

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Information regarding Customs (Assistance in Value Declaration of Identified Imported Goods) Rules, 2023(11.01.2023)

1. The undersigned is directed to say that the second proviso to sub-section (1) of section 14 of the Customs Act lists out certain matters which may .....

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MeitY invites comments from stakeholders and general public on amendment proposed to 'IT Rules'(19.01.2023)

Government to hold public consultation on proposed amendment of IT rules with respect to fact checking misinformation or patently false and untrue or .....

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

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

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Income - Tax (Seventh Amendment) Rules, 2017(05.04.2017)

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 139A and section 285BA, read with section 295 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961), the Central Boa.....

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Directives under Rule 126 of Explosives Rules 2008(03.04.2017)

A recent accident during display of fireworks at Paravoor, Kerala has brought out several discrepancies such as lack of effective enforcement of the E.....

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Debts Recovery Tribunals and Debts Recovery Appellate Tribunals Electronic Filing (Amendment) Rules, 2023(01.02.2023)

In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (ccd) of sub-section(2) of section 36 of the Recovery of Debts and Bankruptcy Act, 1993 (51 of 1993), th.....

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

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

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Income-tax (Twenty Eighth Amendment) Rules, 2022(22.08.2022)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 115TD read with section 295, of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961), the Central B.....

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

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

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Special Economic Zones (Second Amendment) Rules, 2022(06.07.2022)

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 55 of the Special Economic Zones Act, 2005 (28 of 2005), the Central Government hereby makes the follow.....

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Deferred Payment of Import Duty (Amendment) Rules, 2023(03.08.2023)

In exercise of the powers conferred by proviso to sub-section (1) of section 47 and section 156 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Gov.....

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

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

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Competition (Form of Publication of Guidelines) Rules, 2023(26.10.2023)

In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (mg) of sub-section (2) of section 63 of the Competition Act, 2002 (12 of 2003), the Central Government .....

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Requirement of quality control or inspection or both, prior to export as per Milk and Milk Products (Quality Control, Inspection & Monitoring) Rules, 2020(10.01.2024)

1. The Board is in receipt of variation in the practices regarding the requirements of milk and milk products certificates during export in respect of.....

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Life Insurance Corporation of India (Special Allowance for In-House Development of Actuarial Capability) Second Amendment Rules, 2021(07.07.2021)

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 48 of the Life Insurance Corporation Act, 1956 (31 of 1956), the Central Government hereby makes the fo.....

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Issuance of partly paid units to persons residing outside India by investment vehicles under Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) Rules, 2019(21.05.2024)

1. Attention of Authorised Dealer (AD) Category - I banks is invited to the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) Rules, 2019, notified b.....

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

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

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Draft Geographical Indications of Goods (Holding Inquiry and Appeal) Rules, 2024(02.07.2024)

The following draft rules to further amend The Geographical Indication of Goods (Registration and Protection) Rules, 2002 which the Central Government.....

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President proclaims powers under Article 356 in Arunachal Pradesh(26.01.2016)

The President of India, Pranab Mukherjee, proclaimed powers of government, legislature and governor of the State of Arunachal Pradesh. The Government .....

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

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

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Exemption of manufacturing unit engaged in the manufacture or production of Petroleum Crude from the operation of Central Excise Rules, 2017(10.11.2021)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-rule (2) of rule 9 of the Central Excise Rules, 2017, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs hereb.....

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Clarification regarding submission of particulars and declaration by the insolvency professionals in the application filed by creditor(s) in Part IV of Form C of the IRP PGCD Rules(21.12.2023)

Section 95 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Code) read with Rule 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy (Application to Adjudicating Authority for I.....

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Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for implementation of the provision of suspension of registrations under sub-rule (2A) of Rule 21A of CGST Rules, 2017(11.02.2021)

As you are aware that vide notification No. 94/2020- Central Tax, dated 22.12.2020, sub-rule (2A) has been inserted to rule 21A of the Central Goods a.....

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Government amended IEPFA Rules, 2016, to simplify refund of claims(09.12.2019)

The Investor Education & Protection Fund (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules 2016 have been amended vide GSR No.571 (E) dated 14.8.2019 to .....

Tags : IEPFA Rules, Amendment, Refund claims, Simplification

Companies (Listing of Equity Shares in Permissible Jurisdictions) Rules, 2024(24.01.2024)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (3) of section 23 read with section 469 of the Companies Act, 2013 (18 of 2013), the Central Govern.....

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Securities Transaction Tax (1st Amendment), Rules, 2022(18.01.2022)

In exercise of the powers conferred section 114 of the Finance (No. 2) Act, 2004, (23 of 2004), the Central Government hereby makes the following rule.....

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

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

Tags : Rules, Amendment, Time period, Expiry

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

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

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

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

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Debts Recovery Tribunal (Procedure) Amendment Rules, 2020(27.08.2020)

1.In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 36 of the Recovery of Debts and Bankruptcy Act, 1993 (51 of 1993), the Ce.....

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Debts Recovery Tribunals and Debts Recovery Appellate Tribunals Electronic Filing (Amendment) Rules, 2021(22.07.2021)

In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (ccd) of sub-section(2) of section 36 of the Recovery of Debts and Bankruptcy Act, 1993 (51 of 1993), th.....

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Limited Liability Partnership (Amendment) Rules, 2024(05.08.2024)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 79 of the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 (6 of 2009), the Central .....

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Indian Insurance Companies (Foreign Investment) Amendment Rules, 2021(19.05.2021)

Whereas, certain draft rules, namely, the Indian Insurance Companies (Foreign Investment) Amendment Rules, 2021, were published in the Gazette of Indi.....

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Income-tax (Twelfth Amendment) Rules, 2022(05.05.2022)

In exercise of the powers conferred by the section 245Q read with section 295 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961), the Central Board of Direct Ta.....

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Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Amendment Rules, 2022(04.05.2022)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) and (3) of section 56 read with sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 469 of the Companies Act, 2.....

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Special Economic Zones (Third Amendment) Rules, 2023(05.07.2023)

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 55 of the Special Economic Zones Act, 2005 (28 of 2005), the Central Government hereby makes the follow.....

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CENVAT Credit (Third Amendment) Rules, 2016(01.03.2016)

The Ministry of Finance notified CENVAT Credit (Third Amendment) Rules, 2016 amending CENVAT Credit Rules, 2004. Among other changes the amended Rules.....

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Service Tax (Second Amendment) Rules, 2017(30.01.2017)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1), read with sub-section (2) of section 94 of the Finance Act, 1994 (32 of 1994), the Central Gov.....

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Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Amendment Rules, 2021(29.06.2021)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) read with clause (z) of sub-section (2) of section 176 of the Electricity Act, 2003 (Act 36 of .....

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Application under Rules 4, 6 or 7 of Insolvency and Bankruptcy (Application to Adjudication Authority) Rules, 2016(15.06.2022)

1. It has been decided that henceforth, the Board will forward the application for initiating insolvency received by it in terms of rule 4, 6 or 7 of .....

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Life Insurance Corporation of India (Employees') Pension (Second Amendment) Rules, 2023(11.09.2023)

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 48 of the Life Insurance Corporation Act, 1956 (31 of 1956), the Central Government hereby makes the fo.....

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Central Government makes further Rules to amend the Notaries Rules, 1956(30.01.2019)

G.S.R.77(E).--In exercise of the powers conferred by section 15 of the Notaries Act, 1952 (53 of 1952), the Central Government hereby makes the follow.....

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Judgments

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

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

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News

Govt. Tightens E-Waste Rules(25.03.2016)

Centre has notified revised rules to collect, dismantle and recycle all electronic and electrical waste by expanding its ambit, extending incentives t.....

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Companies With Over Rs 500 Crore Net-Worth Now to Follow New Accounting Rules(31.03.2016)

Companies with a net-worth of Rs 500 crore or more will have to follow the new Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) from April 1. The new standards ar.....

Tags : Companies, New Accounting Rules

Cigarette, Tobacco Packs to Have Larger Warnings from April 1(01.04.2016)

Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Packaging and Labelling) Amendment Rules, 2014, have been implemented from April 1. Cigarette and tobacco packs.....

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Union Environment Ministry Notifies New Hazardous Waste Management Rules(04.04.2016)

The Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016 have been notified by the Union Environment Ministry, replacing its.....

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Gujarat HC Observes Inconsistency In State And Central Election Commission Rules(05.04.2016)

Gujarat HC, while observing inconsistency in State and Central Election Commission Rules has said that both Commissions being Constitutional bodies sh.....

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Centre Notifies New Solid Waste Management Rules(06.04.2016)

Centre has notified the revised New Solid Waste Management Rules, which make it mandatory for waste generators to channelise the rubbish through segre.....

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Cabinet Relaxes Fiscal Rules for Some States(07.04.2016)

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

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Top Story

Real Estate Act, 2016 marches ahead with newly notified Real Estate (Regulation and Development) (General) Rules, 2016 for 5 Union Territories(31.10.2016)

The Central Government has notified the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) (General) Rules, 2016, to be applicable to the five Union Territories.....

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

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

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President Pranab Mukherjee Gives Assent to Central Rule in Arunachal Pradesh(27.01.2016)

President Pranab Mukherjee has given his assent to Union Cabinet's recommendation for imposition of President's rule in Arunachal Pradesh.

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Delhi HC Nods for One Parking Per Flat Rule(28.01.2016)

Delhi High Court has ruled that a flat owner in a society is entitled to only one car parking.

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SC Asks Govt. to Explain President’s Rule in AP(28.01.2016)

Supreme Court has expressed its displeasure over Arunachal Pradesh Governor’s counsel and issued notice to Govt. as to why it was not informed about r.....

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SEBI Changes Comex Rules(01.02.2016)

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has reduced position limits in agri commodities derivatives trading segment which, market players said, .....

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SC Cancels Its Earlier Request on AP Governor's Report(01.02.2016)

SC has cancelled its earlier request for a copy of the documents on report in which it was recommended that President's rule do not have to be shared .....

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Government Amends Income Tax Rules, Direct Banks to Obtain PAN of A/cs, Except Savings(09.01.2017)

Income Tax rules have been amended to provide that banks shall obtain and link PAN or Form No 60 (where PAN is not available) in all existing bank acc.....

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SEZ Rules Amended to Make Legal, Accountancy Services From Foreign Entities Possible in SEZs(16.01.2017)

Govt has amended Special Economic Zones Rules to removes exclusion of Legal Services & Accounting from ambit of ‘services’, thereby waving a way to ma.....

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In the case of any taxing statute, the same is required to be interpreted literally(20.06.2018)

In facts of present case, the Appellant is engaged in the manufacture of sponge iron, billets, rolled items and other goods falling under Chapters 72,.....

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Government declares new rules to tackle unruly behaviour on flights(08.09.2017)

In order to ensure safety on board, The Ministry of Civil Aviation unveiled rules to tackle unruly behaviour by passengers. Rules will be effective fr.....

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

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

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Govt: Service Recipients Can Carry Forward Unavailed Credit of Service Tax under GST Regime(19.06.2017)

Central Government has amended Cenvat Credit Rules to enable service recipients to carry forward unavailed credit of Service Tax under GST regime whic.....

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GST Rollout on June 30 Midnight, Filing Rules Relaxed for Jul-Aug(19.06.2017)

Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has decided to increase room tariff threshold, above which luxury rate of 28% will apply, to Rs 7,500 from Rs 5,0.....

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#GST: Govt Notifies Anti-Profiteering Rules(21.06.2017)

Central Government has notified the Anti-profiteering Rules, 2017 under the GST law.

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#GST: CBEC Notifies Aadhaar/ Bank Account Based Verification for Purpose of CGST Rules(21.06.2017)

Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) has notified Aadhaar based Electronic Verification Code (EVC) or Bank account based One Time Password as mo.....

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#GST: Central Goods & Services Rules-2017 Notified, Will Be Effective From Tomorrow(21.06.2017)

Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) in exercise of powers conferred by section 164 of Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 has notified Cen.....

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MCA Relaxes Norms on Auditors Term for Pvt Cos With Paid Up Share Capital of 50 Crores(23.06.2017)

Ministry of Corporate Affairs has notified amendment to Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014 wherein it amended Auditors’ rules with respect to .....

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#GST Rollout: AP, Gujarat & Jharkhand Govts Notifies Composition & Registration Rules(26.06.2017)

Andhra Pradhesh, Gujarat and Jharkhand Governments have notified Composition and Registration Rules which are applicable from 22nd July 2017.

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To avail benefit of Pension Rules, an employee must qualify in terms of Rules(26.02.2019)

The Respondents are all ex-employees of the Appellant/Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC), who availed of the Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS). The Res.....

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SC Issues Notice on IAF Martyr’s Father’s Petition Challenging AFT Rules(17.02.2016)

SC has issued notice to Union Government and agreed to hear a plea by an IAF martyr’s father challenging the constitutional validity of Sections 30 an.....

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India Eases Customs Rules for Local Arms of Multinationals(23.02.2016)

India has simplified rules governing pricing of imports by related parties including Indian arms of import-dependent multinationals, in a move that is.....

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NGT Issues Directions for Compliance of Solid Waste Management Rules(25.01.2019)

National Green Tribunal has passed a slew of directions to ensure compliance of Solid Waste Management Rules 2016 by state governments.

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Take Steps to Prohibit Paid Political Content, Ads on Social Media: Bombay HC to EC(25.01.2019)

National Green Tribunal has passed a slew of directions to ensure compliance of Solid Waste Management Rules 2016 by state governments.

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Mother has No Right to Sell Minor's Property: Bombay High Court(25.01.2019)

Bombay High Court has ruled that when father of the minor is alive mother is a de facto guardian and she cannot sell minor's property.

Tags : Bombay High Court, High Court has ruled that a mother cannot alienate/sell property of a minor, when the father of the minor is alive she is a de facto guardian and cannot sell the minor's property.

SC Quashes Madras HC Disciplinary Rules for Lawyers(31.01.2019)

Supreme Court has quashed Rules 14- A to 14-D of the Rules of High Court of Madras, 1970 holding that they are ultra vires to Section 34 of the Advoca.....

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Delhi High Court to Prison Officials: Provide Inmates with Items Allowed under Prison Rules(09.12.2019)

Delhi High Court has directed the AAP Government and the prison authorities to ensure that convicts and undertrials are provided only those items in j.....

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CIVIL - Pregnancy of Candidates Not Reason to Change Selection Rules: Patna HC(07.03.2019)

Patna High Court has observed that right of a female to have child at pre-employment stage can't compel employer to mould terms and conditions of sele.....

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Karnataka HC: Trial Courts Can Only Recommend Compensation Under POCSO Rules(24.01.2020)

Karnataka High Court has held that the Trial Court or Special Court has to recommend the District Legal Services Authority to decide and award the com.....

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Madras HC Denies Exemption Benefit on Imports Made Prior to Registration Under Customs Rules(28.01.2020)

Madras High Court has denied the exemption benefit on imports made before the registration under Rules 3 and 4 of the Customs (Import of Goods at Conc.....

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Ministry of Corporate Affairs Notifies Winding Up Rules(29.01.2020)

Ministry of Corporate Affairs has notified rules for winding up of companies, making it easier for smaller firms to wind up businesses without taking .....

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Central Government reduces the term of Information Commissioners from 5 to 3 years(24.10.2019)

The Central Government in a recent move has reduced the tenure of Information Commissioners as 3 years in Central Information Commission as well as in.....

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It was for employee to know rule, Department is not expected to advise employee about how seniority will be fixed or about the rota-quota rule(15.03.2019)

In instant case, Respondent No. 4 approached the Central Administrative Tribunal, by way of Original Application. It was the case on behalf of Respond.....

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Remission after completion of 14 years in custody is not a matter of right, but is dependent on a host of considerations(22.04.2019)

In present case, each of the Respondents in the respective appeals was convicted under Section 302 of Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) and other provisio.....

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

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

Tags : New Rules, Insolvency Resolution, Corporate debtors

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

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

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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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Orissa HC Quashes Amendment to Odisha Zilla Parishad Election Rules(31.03.2017)

Orissa High Court has quashed the state government's amendment to Rule 51 of Odisha Zilla Parishad Election Rules of 1994.

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CRIMINAL - “Sufficient Ground” for Withdrawal Of Suit in O 23 R 1(b) CPC Not Limited To Formal Defect: Orissa HC(19.03.2019)

Orissa HC while answering a reference arising out of conflicting judgments held that expression "sufficient grounds" occurring in Order 23, Rule 1(b) .....

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CIVIL - “Sufficient Ground” for Withdrawal Of Suit in O 23 R 1(b) CPC Not Limited To Formal Defect: Orissa HC(19.03.2019)

Orissa HC while answering a reference arising out of conflicting judgments held that expression "sufficient grounds" occurring in Order 23, Rule 1(b) .....

Tags : Orissa HC, Withdrawal of Suit, CPC, Order 23 Rule 1(b)

MRTP/ COMPETITION LAWS - European Union Imposes a Fine of $1.7 Billion on Google for Unfair Advertising Rules(22.03.2019)

European Authorities has fined Google 1.5 billion euros for antitrust violations in the online advertising market, continuing its efforts to rein in w.....

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MRTP/ COMPETITION LAWS - European Union Imposes a Fine of 1.49 Billion Euros on Google for Unfair Advertising Rules(22.03.2019)

European Union's antitrust regulators fined Google with 1.49 billion euros for abusing its dominance in the online search market by blocking rivals.

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Telangana High Court Issues Notices on PIL Against Rules for Transportation of Cattle(17.02.2020)

Telangana High Court has issued notices on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging certain rules about the transportation of animals and livest.....

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

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

Tags : Rule, Validity, Scope

Central Government notifies the new Consumer Protection Rules for e-commerce entities(23.07.2020)

The Central Government makes the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020 in exercise of the powers conferred under Consumer Protection Act, 2019......

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Central Government is empowered not only to frame rules to regulate grant of reconnaissance permits, prospecting licences or mining leases, but also for purpose connected therewith(27.06.2017)

Present batch of writ petitions is to examine constitutional validity of Rule 64-D of Mineral Concession Rules, 1960, as amended by Government of Indi.....

Tags : Rule, Validity, Additional Royalty, Charge

Provisions of compassionate appointment are applicable upon employees of the District Rural Development Agency(05.05.2021)

The writ Petitioner had challenged an order whereby claim for grant of compassionate appointment under the U.P. Recruitment of Dependents of Governmen.....

Tags : Compassionate Appointment, Rules, Applicability

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

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

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Bombay HC to State Transport Dept.: Ensure School Buses Follow Rules(04.07.2016)

Bombay High Court has directed the state transport department to reply to a PIL filed for seeking that light motor vehicles, BEST and MSRTC buses used.....

Tags : Bombay High Court, Maharashtra Motor Vehicles (Regulation of School Buses) Rules 2011

Govt. Eases Salary Reporting Norms(05.07.2016)

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

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EPFO Eases Withdrawal Rules, Self-declaration to Replace Need for Certificates(28.04.2017)

Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has decided to allow individuals to withdraw money for treatment of illnesses, purchase of equipment for .....

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Bombay High Court Slams State Government For Not Implementing Noise Pollution Rules(04.05.2017)

Bombay High Court has rapped Maharashtra Government over its ‘callous’ approach in implementing Noise Pollution Rules, 2000.

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Delhi HC: CSE Rule Declaring Persons who Underwent Organ Transplant Unfit for Selection is Archaic(11.03.2020)

Delhi High Court has held that the candidature of a Delhi Judicial Services aspirant cannot be rejected on the ground that he had undergone a renal tr.....

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Arunachal Pradesh President’s Rule petition deferred(27.01.2016)

The Supreme Court decided to hear petitions against President’s Rule in Arunachal Pradesh on 1 February, 2016. It called for adducing copies of the St.....

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Only the legally wedded is entitled to a family pension, if governed by Maharashtra Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1982(28.10.2021)

In present writ petitions, the Petitioners are widows. They had performed the second marriage during the subsistence of the first marriage of their hu.....

Tags : Rules, Pension, Entitlement

Judicial re-writing of a statutory rule is unwarranted in the exercise of the jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution, particularly in interlocutory proceedings(27.09.2021)

Present appeals arise from an interim order of a Division Bench of the High Court in a batch of petitions. The writ petitions have been instituted bef.....

Tags : Rule, Interim order, Legality

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

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

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

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

Tags : Rules, Amendment, Independent directors

Centre Issues Rules for Packaged Commodities(11.04.2016)

Centre has issued amended rules for labeling of packaged commodities like rice, atta, dal and salt. Govt. has notified that it will set up monitoring .....

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Govt. Notifies SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Rules, 2016(18.04.2016)

Amendments done in the Principal Rules namely the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Rules, 1995 by the Scheduled Ca.....

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Uttarakhand HC to Centre: President Can Be Wrong(20.04.2016)

Uttarakhand HC, while hearing a petition by deposed chief minister Harish Rawat challenging the President’s Rule, has said, “The President can be an e.....

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Uttarakhand HC: Travesty of Justice if Centre Revokes President's Rule Now(21.04.2016)

Uttarakhand HC has said that it would be a travesty of justice if Centre recalls its order imposing President's rule and allows someone else to form a.....

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Uttarakhand High Court Turns Down President's Rule in Uttarakhand(22.04.2016)

Uttarakhand High Court has set aside the imposition of President's Rule in the State.

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Gujarat High Court Says No to ‘Experience Norm’ For Judicial Services(17.03.2017)

Gujarat High Court has set aside a provision of State Judicial Service Rules which requires five years experience for candidates working with legal de.....

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Bombay HC Upholds Vires Of Time Limit Under Rule 117 of GST Rules(30.03.2020)

Bombay High Court has held that the time limit prescribed under Rule 117 of the Goods and Services Rules, 2017 for filing of form TRAN-1 in order to c.....

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

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

Tags : Rules, Employment, Safety

Service rendered as casual/contractual cannot be said to be service rendered on a substantive appointment(24.03.2023)

The Director General, Doordarshan Prasar Bharti Corporation of India and another have preferred the present appeal feeling dissatisfied with the impug.....

Tags : Contractual employee, Rules, Applicability

Major changes in rules related to motor vehicle, health insurance, income tax, credit and debit card implemented from 1st October, 2020(01.10.2020)

From 1st October 2020 onwards, several rules are going to change which will impact daily lives of all citizens. Some of the key changes include Motor .....

Tags : Rules, Change

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

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

Tags : Power, Delegation, Rules, Validity

Rule 43 CCS (Leave) Rules creates an unreasonable distinction between rights of first two children born to a lady government servant and the third or the subsequent child(22.07.2024)

The respondent no.1 is employed with the petitioners as a Lady Constable. From her first marriage, she was blessed with two children. After divorce by.....

Tags : Maternity leave, CCS Rules, Two-child policy

Union Ministry of Power promulgated Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020(21.12.2020)

Central Government lays down Rights to the Electricity Consumers through “Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020”. The Rules would play a signi.....

Tags : Rights, Consumer, Rules

Delhi Juvenile Justice Rules not unconstitutional(19.11.2015)

The Delhi High Court rejected a petition calling the procedure for determining juvenility of an accused unconstitutional and in conflict with the law......

Tags : Juvenile, priority, proof, rules, variation

Organization has a right to change/re-change the promotion policy, adjust/readjust it according to the compulsions of the prevailing circumstances(25.10.2017)

The Applicants are working in RITES Ltd.-Respondent organization against the posts of Deputy General Manager (DGM) and Senior Deputy General Manager (.....

Tags : Promotion policy, Rules, Validity

Mere reduction of promotion chances is no ground to interfere in prudence of employer to fix any ratio for promotion and direct recruitment(21.04.2017)

In present case, validity of new Recruitment Rules of University Grants Commission notified vide GSR 839(E) dated 26th August, 2016: MANU/HRDT.....

Tags : Recruitment rules, Appointments, Validity

SC grants interim relief to LIC pensioners(31.03.2016)

The Supreme Court disagreed with a High Court interpretation that equated authority to implement rules laid down by the Central Government with the po.....

Tags : Lic, pension, rules

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

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

Tags : Social Responsibility, Rules, Amendment

Government: Aadhaar Mandatory for PAN application Form from July 1(29.06.2017)

Income Tax Amendment Rules [Income Tax (17th Amendment) Rules, 2017] which makes quoting Aadhaar mandatory for PAN Application from July-1, has been n.....

Tags : Income Tax Amendment Rules, Aadhaar, PAN

#GST Rollout:CBEC Notifies Remaining CGST Rules, Applicable from 1st July 2017(29.06.2017)

Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) has notified remaining Central Goods and Service Tax (CGST) Rules which applicable from 1st July 2017.

Tags : Central Board of Excise and Customs, Central Goods and Service Tax (CGST) Rules

Kerala High Court:Arbitration Appeals are Bound by Rules of Limitation(04.07.2017)

Kerala High Court has ruled that even in absence of express provisions, arbitration appeals are bound by rules of limitation.

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Companies Rules Amended to Mandate Disclosure of Compliance With Sexual Harassment Act(16.08.2018)

Ministry of Corporate Affairs has amended Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 to mandate the disclosure regarding the implementation of Sexual Harassment.....

Tags : Companies Rules, Sexual Harassment

Delhi HC Issues Notice in Plea Challenging Insecticide Rules on Packaging and Labelling(14.07.2020)

Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Central Government in a plea challenging the latest amendment to the Insecticide Rules, 2020 which lays down.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Insecticide Rules on Packaging and Labelling

SEBI’s New Margin Rules Postponed to December 1(21.07.2020)

Securities and Exchange Board of India has postponed the implementation of the enhanced margin requirements for trading in the stock market, aimed at .....

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Central Government Amends Motor Vehicle Rules to Incorporate More Safety Measures(22.07.2020)

Ministry of Road Transports and Highways has notified Central Motor Vehicles (Seventh Amendment) Rules, 2020 which amends a few provisions of the Cent.....

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SC asks BJP to exit state right(13.07.2016)

The Supreme Court concluded the proceedings of the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh during the 6th session of the State’s Legislative Assembly to be in v.....

Tags : arunachal pradesh, president’s rule, unconstitutional, disqualification

Central Government notifies Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021(25.02.2021)

Central Government introduces Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021 for digital content, social me.....

Tags : Social media, Rules, Notification

Pension Scheme could not be extended to employees who were specifically excluded by the legislation from its ambit(26.04.2021)

The present writ petition has been filed by 82 Petitioners, being ex employees of different Public Sector Insurance Companies (PSICs), challenging the.....

Tags : Benefit, Pension Rules, Eligibility

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

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

Tags : Digital era, Rules, Amendment

Delhi High Court Terms AAP Govt Proximity Rules ‘Unconstitutional’(20.01.2017)

Delhi High Court has termed “unconstitutional” AAP Government’s guidelines to Minority Unaided Schools to grant admission to minority community studen.....

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Madras HC: Mother of Murdered Dalit Son Entitled to Enhanced Compensation(24.01.2017)

Madras High Court has said that a Dalit woman whose son was murdered by a group of caste Hindus in May 1995 is entitled to enhanced compensation of ?8.....

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CIVIL - Kerala HC Strikes Down Discriminatory Girls' Hostel Rules(18.03.2019)

Kerala High Court has struck down a stipulation in Hostel Rules which barred girl boarders from going for the first and second show movies and observe.....

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Supreme Court Issues Notice on Indira Jaising's Plea for Framing of Rules for Live-Streaming(03.02.2020)

Supreme Court has issued a notice on the application moved by Senior Advocate Indira Jaising for a direction to the Supreme Court in the administrativ.....

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Ministry of Corporate Affairs Notifies Amendment to Companies Rules, 2020(05.02.2020)

Ministry of Corporate Affairs has notified an amendment to the Companies (Compromises, Arrangements and Amalgamations) Rules, 2020, adding a provision.....

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Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs Notifies Customs Tariff Amendment Rules, 2021(04.02.2021)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has notified Customs Tariff (Identification, Assessment and Collection of Anti-dumping Duty on Dump.....

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

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

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Delhi High Court Amends its RTI Rules(29.02.2016)

Delhi High Court while deciding the public interest writ petition moved by a group of law students has amended its Right to Information Rules, 2006, r.....

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CIVIL - SC Strikes Down Rule 5A of Bihar Civil Service(Judicial Branch)(Recruitment) Rules(21.02.2019)

Supreme Court has struck down Rule 5A of Bihar Civil Service(Judicial Branch)(Recruitment) Rules 1995, as per which only 10% of the candidates who app.....

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Ministry of Corporate Affairs Notifies Companies (Incorporation) Amendment Rules, 2021(28.01.2021)

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

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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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MCA Notifies Companies (Compromises, Arrangements and Amalgamations) Amendment Rules, 2021(03.02.2021)

Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has notified the Companies (Compromises, Arrangements and Amalgamations) Amendment Rules, 2021 so as to enable the.....

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

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

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Bombay HC Slams Maharashtra over Noise Pollution Rules(11.08.2016)

Bombay HC has observed that it was unfortunate that in a progressive State, which had given freedom fighters and philosophers to the nation, the court.....

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MPHC: Ensure Admission on Seats Reserved For State Domicile Students In Pvt Medical Colleges(29.05.2017)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed medical education authorities to ensure filling up of 50% seats reserved in private medical colleges for studen.....

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MCA: Mandatory to File Overdue Returns Before Applying for Striking off Name for LLPs(29.05.2017)

Government has amended Limited Liability Partnership Rules, 2009 making it mandatory for LLPs to file overdue returns before filing an application to .....

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Govt Releases Draft Companies (Registered Valuers and Valuation) Rules, 2017(30.05.2017)

Ministry of Corporate Affairs has released Draft Companies (Registered Valuers and Valuation) Rules, 2017 with an aim to introduce a robust regulatory.....

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Government of India Asks Social Media Platforms on Compliance with IT Rules 2021(27.05.2021)

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India has written to Social Media Platforms requesting them to furnish detai.....

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Delhi HC Issues Notice in Plea Against Twitter For Non Compliance of IT Rules, 2021(31.05.2021)

Delhi High Court has issued notice in a plea filed against the non-compliance by Twitter India and Twitter Inc with the Information Technology (Interm.....

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Centre notifies the Consumer Protection (Direct Selling) Rules, 2021(28.12.2021)

Central Government notifies the Consumer Protection (Direct Selling) Rules, 2021 in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (zg) of sub-section (2).....

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CBDT Notifies New Rules on Tax-Free Status for Indian Sailors(19.08.2015)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued gazette notification regarding new tax rules for people working on ships which will help them to quali.....

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Kerala HC Reserves Order Over Advance Intimation for Transportation of Indian Citizen’s Body(13.07.2017)

Kerala HC has reserved its order in a plea challenging vires of Rule 43 of Aircraft (Public Health) Rules, 1954 which mandates advance intimidation fo.....

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Supreme Court: State Probation Rules Cannot be in Absolute Contradiction to Section 433A CrPC(27.06.2019)

Supreme Court has noted that there cannot be State Probation Rules in total contradiction to Section 433A of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973(CrPC). T.....

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Kerala HC Notifies Electronic Filing Rules for Courts (Kerala), 2021 (Rules)(10.05.2021)

Kerala High Court has notified its Electronic Filing Rules for Courts (Kerala), 2021 (Rules) for Courts across the state. The new rules prescribe e-fi.....

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Kerala HC Sets Aside Single Bench Judgment Which Quashed Rules Regulating Other-State Lotteries(17.05.2021)

Kerala High Court has set aside the judgment of a Single Judge Bench that quashed the rules brought by the Kerala government to regulate sale of other.....

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

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

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Hyderabad High Court: UGC Rules Not for All Colleges(16.08.2017)

Hyderabad High Court, while stating that engagement of staff or employees in every private unaided educational institution cannot be deemed a public f.....

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Check Whether Schools Follow Circular Properly: Madras High Court(27.09.2018)

Madras High Court has directed Tamil Nadu Government to make surprise checks to verify whether schools implemented the no homework rule upto class II .....

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Allahabad HC Dismisses Plea for Formulation of Comprehensive Video Conferencing Rules(04.08.2020)

Allahabad High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation seeking a direction upon the High Court through its Registrar General, to frame compre.....

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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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Calcutta HC Issues Notice on Challenge Against Constitutionality of Rule 86A of CGST Rules(30.06.2021)

Calcutta High Court has issued notice to Union as well as State Government in plea challenging the constitutional validity of Rule 86A of the Central .....

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

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

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RBI extends Risk Based Internal Audit Rules to Housing Finance Companies(11.06.2021)

Reserve Bank of India extends provisions of Risk Based Internal Audit Rules to all deposit taking Housing Finance Companies (HFCs), irrespective of th.....

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

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

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Bombay HC Seeks Government’s Stand on Child Adoption(21.11.2016)

Bombay High Court has asked Maharashtra government to clarify whether it would adopt model rules framed by Centre on child adoption or it intends to b.....

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Supreme Court Directs Centre to Frame Model Rules For Consumer Courts(22.11.2016)

Supreme Court, while emphasizing that “a systemic overhaul of entire infrastructure is necessary if Consumer Protection Act, 1986, is not to become a .....

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Karnataka HC Directs Police Stations to Maintain List of Senior Citizens in Their Jurisdiction(24.11.2016)

Karnataka High Court has directed State Government to ensure that each police station maintains an up-to-date list of senior citizens in its jurisdict.....

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Orissa High Court Releases Rules for Live Streaming of Court Proceedings(29.07.2021)

Orissa High Court has released a notification stipulating that it would begin live streaming of proceedings soon and thereby published the High Court .....

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Uttarakhand HC Issues Notice on PIL Challenging Validity of Bar Council of Uttarakhand Rules(30.07.2021)

Uttarakhand High Court has issued notice to the Bar Council of Uttarakhand, the Bar Council of India, the Union and the State government on a Public I.....

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Delhi HC Asks Centre to File Reply in Plea Challenging IT Rules 2021(04.08.2021)

Delhi High Court has asked the Central Government to file its reply in pleas filed by digital media houses 'The Quint' , 'AltNews' and 'The Wire', cha.....

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Amendment in Notary Rules; Experience required as legal practitioner by persons with benchmark disabilities reduced(29.05.2021)

The Central Government has notified Notaries (Amendment) Rules, 2021 to amend the Notaries Rules, 1956. Through the specified amendment Rules, after c.....

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

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

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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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Kerala HC Directs Transport Commissioner to Ensure Motor Vehicles Violating Rules Not to be Used(05.07.2021)

Kerala High Court has called for the Transport Commissioner to take necessary steps through the concerned officers in the Motor Vehicles Department to.....

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Delhi HC Refuses Protection to Twitter for Non-Compliance with IT Rules(06.07.2021)

Delhi High Court has refused to give Twitter Inc any protection from consequences of non-compliance with the Information Technology (Intermediary Guid.....

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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Plea Challenging Constitutional Validity of IT Rules(08.07.2021)

Delhi High Court has issued a notice to the Central Government on a plea moved by Press Trust of India (PTI), challenging the constitutional validity .....

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Uttarakhand HC Issues Notice to State on Plea Seeking Direction to Notify Rules for Sikh Marriages(09.07.2021)

Uttarakhand High Court has issued a notice to the state government on a plea urging that State Government should notify the rules under the Anand Marr.....

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

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

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Delhi HC Says For Odd-Even, A Week Should Be Enough(06.01.2016)

Delhi HC, while criticizing insufficient public transport, has asked Delhi Government to explain why trial should last more than a week. The court ha.....

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Govt. Amends Employees Insurance Norms to Increase Wage Ceiling From Rs 15,000 to Rs 21,000 P/M(05.01.2017)

Ministry of Labour and Employment has notified amendments to Employees’ State Insurance (Central) Rules, 1950 to increase wage ceiling from INR 15,000.....

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Chapter 32 of Kerala Education Rules Shall Alone be Applicable While Recruiting to Teachers: SC(06.12.2018)

Supreme Court has reiterated that Statutory Scheme as delineated by Chapter XXXII of Kerala Education Rules shall alone be applicable while making rec.....

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SC Refuses Plea for Imposition of President’s Rule in Maharashtra(19.10.2020)

Supreme Court has refused to entertain a plea seeking for removal of the State Government in Maharashtra led by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and fo.....

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SC: Breach of Natural Justice Rule Cannot by Itself Lead to Conclusion of Prejudice(19.10.2020)

Supreme Court has observed that the breach of the audi alteram partem rule cannot by itself, without more, lead to the conclusion that prejudice is th.....

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Karnataka HC Directs Registrar General to Expedite Process of Framing Rules for Live Streaming(17.09.2021)

Karnataka High Court has directed its Registrar-General to expedite the process of framing rules for live streaming of the court’s proceedings after n.....

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Gujarat HC Upholds Demotion Orders of 515 Forest Department Employees(07.12.2015)

Gujarat HC has upheld change in promotion rules in forest department by making it mandatory to clear departmental exams for beat guards, and ordered t.....

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Karnataka HC Quashes Rule 8(1) of Mineral Concession Rules, 2006(05.12.2016)

Karnataka High Court has quashed Rule 8(1) of Minerals (other than Atomic and Hydro Carbons Energy Minerals) Concession Rules, 2016, pertaining to li.....

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Supreme Court Rules, Income from Palace Rents Not Taxable Under IT Law(06.12.2016)

Supreme Court has held that income earned by erstwhile rulers of a princely state or their heirs by renting out a portion of residential palace was no.....

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Kerala HC Directs State Govt to Implement Rule 151-A of the Kerala Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989(24.11.2020)

Kerala High Court has directed the State Government to effectively implement Rule 151-A of the Kerala Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, notifications, and C.....

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Delhi HC Extends Time for Sending Suggestions to Draft Intellectual Property Rights Division Rules(27.10.2021)

Delhi High Court has extended the time for sending comments and suggestions to the Draft Intellectual Property Rights Division Rules, 2021 from the me.....

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Delhi High Court Notifies VC Rules, Allows Public to View Virtual Proceedings(28.10.2021)

Delhi High Court has notified High Court of Delhi Rules for Video Conferencing for Courts 2021, which seek to consolidate, unify and streamline the pr.....

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

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

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

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

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

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

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MeitY issues advisory to all intermediaries to comply with existing IT rules(26.12.2023)

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has issued an advisory to all intermediaries, ensuring compliance with the existing IT rule.....

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Karnataka HC Directs Registrar General to Expedite Process of Framing Rules for Live Streaming(17.09.2021)

Karnataka High Court has directed its Registrar-General to expedite the process of framing rules for live streaming of the court’s proceedings after n.....

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Madras High Court Stays Enforcement of IT Rules 'Code of Ethics' Against Digital Media(17.09.2021)

Madras High Court has stayed the application of sub-rules (1) and (3) of Rule 9 of the recently notified Information Technology (Guidelines for interm.....

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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Plea Challenging Bar Associations Rules Framed by Delhi Bar Council(17.09.2021)

Delhi High Court has issued notice on a petition challenging Bar Associations (Constitution, Recognition and Conduct of Elections) Rules, 2019 framed .....

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P&H HC Issues Notice on Plea Challenging Rule of Haryana Municipal Election Rules 2020(23.09.2021)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued notice to the Haryana government on a petition challenging a rule of Haryana Municipal Election (Amendment) R.....

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Delhi High Court Temporarily Stays Federation's Rules On Attending National Coaching Camp(24.09.2021)

Delhi High Court has temporarily stayed till October 28, the Rules framed by the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) which makes attending of Nati.....

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

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

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

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

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SC: Application Under Order IX Rule 13 CPC Can be Allowed Only When Sufficient Cause(05.03.2021)

Supreme Court has observed application under Order 9 Rule 13 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 cannot be automatically granted and can be allowed o.....

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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Plea Challenging Information Technology Rules, 2021(09.03.2021)

Delhi High Court has issued notice on petition challenging Information Technology (Guidelines for Intermediaries and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules,.....

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Kerala High Court Issues Notice on LiveLaw's Plea Challenging New IT Rules(11.03.2021)

Kerala High Court has issued notice to the Central Government on a writ petition filed by LiveLaw challenging the constitutional validity of Informati.....

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

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

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Karnataka High Court Notifies Rules on Live Streaming and Recording of Court Proceedings(03.01.2022)

Karnataka High Court has notified the Karnataka Rules on Live Streaming and Recording of Court Proceedings, 2021, which will come into force from Janu.....

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Central Government amends SEZ rules to liberalize Work From Home (WFH) for SEZ units(09.12.2022)

Government has further amended SEZ rules to liberalize Work From Home for SEZ units. Department of Commerce (DoC), has amended the Special Economic Zo.....

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Centre notifies three Grievance Appellate Committeeson the recently amended Information Technology Rules, 2021(28.01.2023)

The Centre established three Grievance Appellate Committees based on the recently amended Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital .....

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

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

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

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

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Allahabad High Court Quashes Amendment Brought in UP Education Department’s Rules(14.09.2015)

Allahabad HC has quashed amendments brought in UP Education Department’s Rules through which shiksha mitras (Graduates appointed by BSP through Govt. .....

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Centre Notifies Rules To Regulate Monitor Pet Shops(12.09.2018)

Centre has notified new pet shop rules, setting standards for animal housing and care across the country.

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Madras High Court Flays Government for Delay in Framing Library Service Rules(17.09.2018)

Madras High Court has slammed the Tamil Nadu government for 17-year delay in framing ad hoc rules after it took a policy decision to rationalize the s.....

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Madras HC Disposes of Petition Assailing Validity of Amendment Law Officer Appointment Rules(17.06.2021)

Madras High Court has disposed of a petition filed assailing the validity of an amendment that was made to the rules under the Law Officers of High Co.....

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Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Amends Cable Television Network Rules 1994(18.06.2021)

Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has amended the Cable Television Network Rules, 1994, in order to set up a three-tier mechanism for red.....

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CESTAT, Delhi: Spent Acid is not Exempted Good(14.04.2022)

Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi, has quashed a demand, observing that since Spent Acid is not an exempted good, hence, the p.....

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

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

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Ministry of Finance amends Tribunal, Appellate Tribunal and other Authorities (Qualifications, Experience and Other Conditions of Service of Members) Rules, 2020(30.06.2021)

In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 184 of the Finance Act, 2017, the Ministry of Finance notifies Tribunal, Appellate Tribunal and other A.....

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Madras High Court Rejects Traffic Ramaswamy’s Plea Seeking President’s Rule in TN(20.08.2018)

Madras High Court has dismissed Traffic Ramaswamy’s plea seeking President’s Rule in the state of Tamil Nadu.

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Supreme Court Asks High Courts to Adopt Draft Rules of Criminal Practice Within 6 Months(20.04.2021)

Supreme Court has directed the High Courts to take expeditious steps to adopt the draft rules of criminal practice, which has been prepared by amici c.....

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Supreme Court Asks High Courts to Adopt Draft Rules of Criminal Practice Within 6 Months(22.04.2021)

Supreme Court has directed the High Courts to take expeditious steps to adopt the draft rules of criminal practice, which has been prepared by amici c.....

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Delhi HC: HRA Rules Applicable to All Central Govt Institutions/ PSUs & Autonomous Bodies(25.02.2022)

Delhi High Court has held that Central Government Institutions/ PSUs and Autonomous Bodies other than those explicitly mentioned under the HRA General.....

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Delhi HC Notifies Rules Governing Patent Suits; Intellectual Property Rights Division Rules, 2022(28.02.2022)

Delhi High Court has notified the High Court of Delhi Rules Governing Patent Suits, 2022 and Delhi High Court Intellectual Property Rights Division Ru.....

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Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs Issues Advisory for Importers on IGCR Rules(03.03.2022)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has issued Advisory No. 06/2022 dated March 01, 2022, for importers to avail benefit of Import of Goods at.....

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

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

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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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Karnataka HC Dismisses Plea to Challenge Power of Local Registrar Under Citizenship Rules(05.04.2022)

Karnataka High court has dismissed a petition that seeks to declare the power of the local Registrar as ultra vires for verifying and to scrutinize th.....

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Delhi HC: Application for Leave to Serve Interrogatories Need Not be Decided Ex-Parte(07.04.2022)

Delhi High Court has held that no prescription in law, either statutory or precedential, that inhibits from issuing notice under Order XI Rule 1 of Co.....

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MP HC: State Services Exam Rule Barring Meritorious Reserved Category Candidates Discriminatory(08.04.2022)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has struck down Rule 4(3)(d)(III) of Madhya Pradesh State Services Examination Rules, 2015 that barred meritorious candidate.....

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P&H HC: Parameters Laid Down in Dharampal Case for Suspension of Sentence Are Only Guidelines(11.04.2022)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that the parameters laid down by the High Court in the case of Dharampal for suspension of the sentence are onl.....

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#Major Changes Implementing From Today: New Health Insurance Rules to be Implemented(01.10.2020)

New health insurance rules to be introduced post-COVID-19 inclusion will make 17 permanent illnesses outside the cover.

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#Major Changes Implementing From Today: RBI’s New Credit and Debit Card Rules(01.10.2020)

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued new guidelines which will become effective from 1st October, 2020 to secure debit and credit cards, whereby car.....

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Bombay HC Asks UOI to File Short Affidavit Stating Reasons to Refuse Interim Relief(11.08.2021)

Bombay High Court has asked the Union of India to file a short affidavit stating why interim relief shouldn't be granted in two petitions seeking a st.....

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Karnataka HC Stays Order Declaring Rule 31A(3) of CGST Rules, 2017 Ultra Vires(16.08.2021)

Karnataka High Court has stayed the operation of the single bench order declaring Rule 31A (3) of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017 as am.....

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MHA Amends FCRA Rules(04.07.2022)

Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has amended the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Rules 2011 exempting annual receipts up to Rs 10 lakh from foreign re.....

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SC: Power to Pass Judgment on Admissions Cannot be Claimed as a Matter of Right(07.07.2022)

Supreme Court has held that the power to pass judgment on admissions under Order XII Rule 6 of Code of Civil Procedure is discretionary and cannot be .....

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Delhi High Court Issues Notice on Plea Challenging IT Rules, 2021(22.07.2021)

Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology on a fresh plea challenging the vires of Information Tech.....

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Karnataka High Court Issues Notice on Plea Challenging Provisions of New IT Rules 2021(27.07.2021)

Karnataka High Court has issued notice to the Union of India on a petition seeking to declare Rule 3 (1) (d) and Rule 7 of the Information Technology .....

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CBDT Amends Rule 12 of Income Tax Rules Dealing with Return of Income(29.07.2021)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified Income-tax (20th Amendment) Rules, 2021 which seeks to amend Income-tax Rules, 1962. The Board has a.....

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Kerala HC Stays Amendments to Kerala Education Rules(07.06.2022)

Kerala High Court has stayed the operation of the recent amendments to the Kerala Education Rules for one month as an interim relief stating that the .....

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Gujarat HC: 5 Days Period to Register FIR From Date of Seizure Mandatory Under GMR, 2017(08.06.2022)

Gujarat High Court has held that registration of FIR within 45 days from the date of seizing machinery involved in illegal mining activities is mandat.....

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CESTAT, Delhi: Place of Removal is Premises of Buyer to Avail Cenvat Credit on Outward Transport(11.04.2022)

Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has observed that the place of removal for availing cenvat credit on outward transport is the.....

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CESTAT, Ahmedabad: Cenvat Credit on Services within Factory Premises allowable(11.04.2022)

Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Ahmedabad has observed that cenvat credit in respect of garden maintenance service under the Cenvat.....

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CESTAT, Ahmedabad: Non-filing of Declaration Can’t be Reason to Refuse Reversal of Credit(11.04.2022)

Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Ahmedabad has observed that mere non filing of declaration can’t be a reason to deny the proportion.....

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CESTAT, Ahmedabad: Non-filing of Declaration Can’t be Reason to Refuse Reversal of Credit(11.04.2022)

Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Ahmedabad has observed that mere non filing of declaration can’t be a reason to deny the proportion.....

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Madras HC: Removal from Service for Alleged Past Misconduct Unsustainable(11.04.2022)

Madras High Court has ruled that a past misconduct of the employee can’t be a reason for imposing a major penalty such as removal from service under I.....

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Delhi HC: Transgender Person to Produce Gender Re-Assignment Certificate, Violates Article 21(12.04.2022)

Delhi High Court has held that the Passport Rules, 1980 as they require a Transgender person to produce Gender Re-assignment certificate Surgery, is p.....

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Need Stricter Rules on Honking, Pandals, Construction Sites: Bombay HC(02.05.2019)

Bombay High Court has directed state to consider and implement suggestions on honking, pandals and construction sites to reduce violation of noise nor.....

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SC Releases Draft Model Rules for Live-Streaming and Recording of Court Proceeding(08.06.2021)

Supreme Court has released its Draft Model Rules for Live-Streaming and Recording of Court Proceeding, and has invited for suggestions and inputs from.....

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Allahabad HC: Clerical Mistake in Verification of Pleadings Can be Rectified U/O VI Rule 17 CPC(28.04.2022)

Allahabad High Court has ruled that a clerical/procedural mistake that has occurred in the authentication of pleadings can be rectified by moving the .....

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Allahabad HC: Clerical/Procedural Mistake in Pleadings Can be Rectified Under Order VI Rule 17 CPC(29.04.2022)

Allahabad High Court has observed that a clerical/procedural mistake that has occurred in the verification of pleadings can be rectified by moving the.....

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Allahabad HC: Clerical/Procedural Mistake in Pleadings Can be Rectified Under Order VI Rule 17 CPC(29.04.2022)

Allahabad High Court has observed that a clerical/procedural mistake that has occurred in the verification of pleadings can be rectified by moving the.....

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CESTAT, Ahmedabad: Press Mud Made During Manufacture of Sugar Can’t be Exempted Products(02.05.2022)

Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Ahmedabad has observed that the Bagasse/ Press mud made during the course of manufacture of sugar .....

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New Sebi Rules for Commodities Trading(05.10.2015)

Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has tightened margin and collateral requirements for commodities trading, to align these with practices .....

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Changes in I-T Rules Become Effective from 1st September, 2019(02.09.2019)

Central Government has got more access to taxpayers’ income information from the 1st September, 2019 when a slew of Budget announcements such as a new.....

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SEBI Modifies NAV Rules for Mutual Funds(18.09.2020)

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has asked mutual funds to uniformly apply net asset value (NAV) across schemes upon realisation of funds.....

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Gujarat HC: University Rules Prevails Over BCI Rules in Conducting Exams for LLB Admissions(27.06.2022)

Gujarat High Court has held that in terms of conduction of examination and results for admission to LLB course, the rules of a University would prevai.....

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Gauhati HC to Excise Dept.: Hear Objections of Local Public Before Setting Up Liquor Shop(28.06.2022)

Gauhati High Court has directed the Excise Department to dispose the representation filed by a large number of public organisations of a locality in D.....

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Madras HC: Officers of DGGI are Central Excise Officers(04.07.2022)

Madras High Court has held that officers of Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) are Central Excise Officers for the purpose of Rule 3 of th.....

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Kerala HC Junks Amendment Kerala Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 2015(08.12.2015)

Kerala High Court has junked an amendment brought in to provisions of Kerala Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 2015 allowing renewal of permits of quarr.....

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Will Not Allow Hadiya’s Husband to Meet Her, Says Hadiya’s Guardian and College Principal(29.11.2017)

Will Not Allow Hadiya’s Husband to Meet Her, Says Hadiya’s Guardian and College Principal

Tags : The Supreme Court ordered the college administration to treat Hadiya like any other student and as per hostel rules, but remained silent on whether Shafin Jehan, Hadiya’s husband, or her parents would be allowed to meet her while she completes her studies.

Supreme Court Seeks High Courts' Response on 'Draft Rules of Criminal Practice'(28.10.2020)

Supreme Court has during the suo moto proceedings related to inadequacies and inefficiencies in the criminal trial system, sought the response of all .....

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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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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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HP HC: Government Service Rules Must be Implemented in Uniform Manner Throughout The State(17.08.2022)

Himachal Pradesh High Court while observing the implementation of Himachal Pradesh Kanungo’s Service Rules, 1951 has held that service rules framed by.....

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RBI Relaxes Stressed Asset Restructuring Rules for Banks(14.06.2016)

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has relaxed guidelines for restructuring of large stressed assets by lenders in a move that would allow the banks to more .....

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U.S. Appeals Court Upholds Obama Administration’s Net Neutrality Rules(15.06.2016)

A U.S. Appeals Court has upheld Obama administration’s net neutrality rules, backing the Federal Communications Commission’s definition of the interne.....

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SEBI Relaxes Currency Derivatives Rules(23.06.2016)

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has relaxed currency derivatives rules, allowing participants to continue to hold on to their open posit.....

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CBDT Eases Rules for TDS Claims by Non-Resident Companies(29.06.2016)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has come out with Rule 37BC, which gives relaxation to Non-Residents from furnishing PAN number in India while cl.....

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Madras High Court Says 'No' to Levy of Additional Fees Under Central Motor Vehicle Rules(10.04.2017)

Madras High Court has struck down a notification issued by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, which called for imposition o.....

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Supreme Court Says ‘Seniority’ Will Have To Give Way To ‘Eligibility’, If Promotion Rules Mandate So(13.04.2017)

Supreme Court has held that a senior will have to give way to eligible juniors if s/he is not otherwise eligible for consideration as per rules for pr.....

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Bom HC: Can’t Direct State to Make Degree Holder Eligible When Rule Say Only Diploma Holder Eligible(02.02.2023)

Bombay High Court has held that merely because degree in Civil Engineering might be a higher qualification than a diploma, Court won’t be in a positio.....

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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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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Plea by 'The Quint' Against New IT Rules on Digital News Media(19.03.2021)

Delhi High Court has issued notice on a petition filed by Quint Digital Media Ltd, which owns the online news portal 'The Quint', challenging the cons.....

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Delhi High Court: Belated Filing Of Documents By Defendant Not Permissible Without Leave Of Court(28.01.2022)

Delhi High Court has observed that provisions of Order VIII Rule 1(3) Civil Procedure Code, 1908 make it clear that document which ought to be produce.....

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Uttarakhand HC Imposes Rs. 50K Costs on FB for Not Filing Reply in PIL(09.12.2022)

Uttarakhand High Court while observing that prima facie it appears that the Meta-owned platform Facebook is not complying with Information Technology .....

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SC: Principle of 'Changing Rules of Game’ Won't Apply if Change is Regarding Selection Process(19.12.2022)

Supreme Court while observing that change in the selection process will not amount to changing 'rules of the game', has held that principle that 'rule.....

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MCA Notifies Companies (Incorporation) Third Amendment Rules, 2016(01.08.2016)

Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has notified Companies (Incorporation) Third Amendment Rules,2016 to amend the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 20.....

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SC Interprets Service Rules on Promotion, Says 'Total Experience Count Means Total Period Served'(08.05.2017)

SC, while interpreting a service rule which required five years' regular service in respective regions to be qualified for promotion, has held that it.....

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Kerala HC Declares Rule 12(9) of Kerala Conservation of Paddy Land and Wetland Rules Ultra Vires(24.05.2021)

Kerala High Court has declared that Rule 12(9) of the Kerala Conservation of Paddy Land and Wetland Rules, 2017 is prima facie ultra vires its parent .....

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Kerala HC: Collector Should Oversee Implementation of Solid Waste Management Rules(09.03.2023)

Kerala High Court while hearing suo motu proceedings initiated in light of fire at Brahmapuram Solid Waste Management Plant, has observed that whateve.....

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HP HC: Conviction Can’t Entail Automatic Removal of Convicted Employee(09.03.2023)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that as per Article 311 of Constitution and Rule 19(i) of CCS Rules 1965, employee can be dismissed without any e.....

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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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SC Upholds Validity of Kerala Motor Vehicle Rules Which Empowers State to Reject Permit Replacement(18.02.2022)

Supreme Court has upheld the validity of one of the provisions of the Kerala Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 which empowers the State transport authority t.....

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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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Kerala High Court Asks State to Put Hold on Its Proposal to Amend Advocate Fee Rule(21.02.2022)

Kerala High Court has decided to request the State government hold off on its proposal to amend the Kerala Advocate Fee Rule till the Court's Rule Com.....

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Gauhati HC Allows to Intervene PILs Challenging Telecom Services Rules, 2017(23.02.2022)

Gauhati High Court has allowed an Interlocutory Application filed by the Internet Freedom Foundation, seeking permission to be impleaded as an interve.....

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SC Upholds Rule 19 of Development Control Rules for Chennai Metropolitan Area(15.02.2023)

Supreme Court has upheld Rule 19 of Development Control Rules for Chennai Metropolitan Area which mandated that builders should reserve open spaces in.....

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Bombay HC Slams Maharashtra Govt. for Failure to Implement Traffic Rules(17.08.2016)

Bombay HC has expressed displeasure over Maharashtra Government's alleged failure to follow court directions pertaining to implementation of traffic r.....

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Kerala HC Says 'No' to Stay Operation of New Cattle Rules(07.06.2017)

Kerala HC has refused to stay operation of new Cattle Rules (Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Regulation of Livestock Market) Rules, 2017.

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Kerala HC: Counsel Can Sue in Cause Initiated by Client If He Has Independent Cause of Action(07.06.2017)

Kerala High Court has held that if counsel of a litigant is aggrieved in a cause initiated by his client and if he has an independent cause of action,.....

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AP HC: Non Cross Examination Implies Statement of Witness Has Not Been Disputed(30.03.2022)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that the principles regarding cross-examination as not merely being a technical rule of evidence but a rule of esse.....

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Delhi High Court: Suit Property Can't Be Attached Under Order 38 Rule 5 CPC Mechanically(31.03.2022)

Delhi High Court has reiterated that the power under Order XXXVIII Rule 5 of Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 cannot be exercised mechanically or merely .....

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ITAT, Bangalore: Delay in Filing Form 67 Cannot be Reason to Deny Foreign Tax Credit(31.03.2022)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Bangalore has observed that Rule 128 of the Income Tax Rules which requires the assessee to submit Form 67 before filin.....

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Raj HC Consider Parole of Dacoity-Murder Convict as Per Rules Applicable at Time of Conviction(06.04.2023)

Rajasthan High Court has asked State to consider parole application of a Dacoity-Murder convict under the Rajasthan Prisoners Release on Parole Rules,.....

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Calcutta High Court Issues Notice on Plea Challenging IT Rules 2021(01.07.2021)

Calcutta High Court has issued notice in the plea challenging the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and digital Media ethic code) Rules,.....

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ITAT, Bangalore: Non-Appearance of Assessee During Hearing Can’t be Reason to Recall Tribunal Order(02.05.2022)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Bangalore has ruled that the Tribunal cannot recall an order by invoking Rule 25 of the Appellate Tribunal Rules, 1963 .....

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CESTAT Allows to Pay Service Tax for Construction of Residential Complex(10.05.2022)

Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate, Bangalore has allowed to Pay Service Tax under Composition scheme of Works Contract (Composition Scheme for P.....

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ITAT, Mumbai: Computers, Including Computer Software, Are Eligible to 60% Depreciation(11.05.2022)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has observed that depreciation of 60 % can be allowed to ‘computers including computer software’ under Rule 5 of.....

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Del HC: Civil Prisoners are Eligible for Grant of Ordinary Remission Under Delhi Prison Rules(10.07.2023)

Delhi High Court has held that civil prisoners are eligible for grant of ordinary remission under the Delhi Prison Rules, 2018 as the expression used .....

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Bom HC: ‘Misleading’ is a Very Subjective Term Used in New Information Technology Rules 2021(10.07.2023)

Bombay High Court while hearing the plea challenging the new Information Technology Rules 2021, has observed that the word 'misleading' in the Rules i.....

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Gauhati HC Asks Assam Government to File Affidavit on Police Encounters in BJP Rule(12.01.2022)

Gauhati High Court has asked the Assam government to file a detailed affidavit on the police encounters that have been taking place since BJP returned.....

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Kerala High Court Strikes Down Rules 9(4A) and 9(4C) of Municipality Rules on Property Tax Fixation(13.01.2022)

Kerala High Court has set aside Rules 9(4A) and 9(4C) of the Kerala Municipality (Property Tax, Service Tax and Surcharge) Rules, 2011 which prescribe.....

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Allahabad HC: Any Rule Under Article 309 Can Only be Replaced by Act of Appropriate Legislation(17.01.2022)

Allahabad High Court has observed that any rule framed under Article 309 of the Constitution of India can only be replaced by an Act of an appropriate.....

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J&K&L HC: Letter of Intent Cannot Create Prospective Rights(23.12.2022)

Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that Letter of Intent is only a formality of initiation of process and right to claim grant of lease .....

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All. HC: Notice Given to Municipality Not Mandatory if it Will Defeat Purpose of Injunction Suit(05.02.2024)

Allahabad High Court has upheld rejection of an application under Order 7 Rule 11 of Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 on grounds that notice under Sectio.....

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Bombay High Court: Centre Should Consider Not Notifying Fact Check Unit Until Third Judge's Decision(07.02.2024)

Bombay High Court has prompted the Central Government to continue its statement against notifying its proposed Fact Check Unit until the challenge to .....

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Delhi High Court Notifies Delhi High Court (Original Side) Rules, 2018(19.01.2018)

Delhi High Court has notified Delhi High Court (Original Side) Rules, 2018. The Rules will replace 1967 Rules on the subject and will come into force .....

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Bombay HC Dismisses Plea Challenging Penalty Provision of Pan Masala Rules as Ultra Vires(09.12.2020)

Bombay High Court has dismissed the plea challenging Rule 17(2) of the Pan Masala Packing Machines (Capacity, Determination and Collection of Duty) Ru.....

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SC Issues Notice on SLPs Against Kerala High Court Judgment on Minimum Wages Rules(11.12.2020)

Supreme Court has issued notices on two special leave petitions filed against a judgment of the Kerala High Court dealing with amendments brought to t.....

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International Chamber of Commerce Launches Arbitration Rules 2021(16.12.2020)

International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has come up with new set of Arbitration Rules 2021 ("ICC Rules 2021") which will come in effect from 01st Janu.....

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Cal. HC: Distinction Among Public & Pvt Companies for Exemption in Excise Rule is Ultra Vires(12.12.2023)

Calcutta High Court has struck down the provision in West Bengal Excise (Change in Management) Rules, 2009 which allowed for the levy of such fees fro.....

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All. HC: Government can Recover Royalty or Other Dues Only as Arrears of Land Revenue(18.12.2023)

Allahabad High Court has held that as per Uttar Pradesh Minor Minerals (Concession) Rules 1963, if royalty or any other due under the lease wasn’t pai.....

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SC Asks Lawyer to Approach ECI with Plea Against Misuse of Election Conduct Rules(05.02.2019)

Supreme Court has asked an advocate to approach Election Commission of India with his plea for measures to stop misuse of Conduct of Election Rules as.....

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SC Upholds Constitutional Validity of UP Higher Judicial Service Rules Stipulating Cut Off Dates(07.02.2019)

Supreme Court has upheld constitutional validity of Rule 12 of Uttar Pradesh Higher Judicial Service Rules, 1975 which provides cut-off date for fulfi.....

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Karnataka HC Quashes BBMP Order on Advertisement Rules(07.02.2019)

Karnataka High Court has quashed the August 6, 2018 resolution passed by the BBMP Council imposing a one-year ban on advertisements in the city.

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Delhi HC Upholds Validity of Rule 3(2) Of Companies (Registered Valuers & Valuation) Rules(12.02.2019)

Delhi High Court has upheld validity of Rule 3(2) of the Companies (Registered Valuers and Valuation) Rules, according to which no partnership entity .....

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SC Recalls its Order for Relocation of Liquor Shop, Passed by Wrongly Apply Highway Distance Rule(30.01.2024)

SC while noticing that it had wrongly applied a precedent while ordering the relocation of a liquor shop in Municipal Area to an area beyond 500 meter.....

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Telangana HC: Altering Date of Birth in Service Records Not Permitted Under Public Employment Rules(31.01.2024)

Tel HC has held that AP Public Employment (Recording and Alteration of Date of Birth) Rules, 1984 do not permit for alteration of the DOB entered in t.....

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Gujarat HC Enquires on Non-Implementation of Mandatory Helmet Rule for Two-Wheeler Riders(25.03.2022)

Gujarat High Court has asked the State Authorities on non-implementation of mandatory helmet rule for two-wheeler riders making it mandatory for ride.....

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MoRTH Issues Draft Notification to Bring Amendments to Rules Automated Testing Station(28.03.2022)

Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has issued a draft notification dated March 25, 2022 to bring certain amendments in the rules for Reco.....

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SC Division Bench Give Split Verdict on Issue of Scope of Review When Judgment Relied is Overruled(20.03.2023)

Supreme Court division bench gave a split verdict on scope of review when the judgment relied on in impugned order and all subsequent judgment that fo.....

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SC: Can’t Relax Time Limit Under Rule 4(2) of Declaration of Wild Life Stock Rules(22.03.2023)

Supreme Court has held that the time for making a declaration of the possession of any wild animal or animal article as per the Wild Life Stock Rules .....

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Kerala HC to Monitor Implementation of Solid Waste Management Rules(22.03.2023)

Kerala High Court has held that t would be monitoring the implementation of the Solid Waste Management and Handling Rules, 2016 in the state.

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Licenses of 14 Patanjali and Divya Pharmacy Products Suspended by Uttarakhand Licensing Authority(30.04.2024)

Uttarakhand State Licensing Authority has suspended the licenses of 14 products of Patanjali Ayurved Ltd and its sister concern Divya Pharmacy under R.....

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Delhi HC: Transgender Person to Produce Gender Re-Assignment Certificate, Violates Article 21(12.04.2022)

Delhi High Court has held that the Passport Rules, 1980 as they require a Transgender person to produce Gender Re-assignment certificate Surgery, is p.....

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Rajasthan HC: Appeals u/s 58 RERA Act to be Filed with Court Fees(13.04.2022)

Rajasthan High Court has held that where there is no specific provision for payment of Court fees on appeals under Section 58 of the Real Estate Regul.....

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SC: NDMC Not Liable for Absorption of Staff of School Closed Without Approval(30.08.2024)

SC has held that if a school is closed without prior approval as per Rule 46 of Delhi Education Act and Rules, 1973, the argument that the onus to abs.....

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IT Rules Amendment 2023: Bombay High Court Strikes Down Amendment on Fact Check Units(20.09.2024)

Bom. HC has struck down IT Rules Amendment 2023 that authorized the Central Government to establish Fact Check Units for identification of false or fa.....

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IT Rules Amendment 2023: Bombay High Court Strikes Down Amendment on Fact Check Units(20.09.2024)

Bom. HC has struck down IT Rules Amendment 2023 that authorized the Central Government to establish Fact Check Units for identification of false or fa.....

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Ker HC: Drastic Change in Woman's Matrimonial Life Makes Her Eligible for Abortion Upto 24 Weeks(27.09.2022)

Kerala High Court has held that drastic changes in matrimonial life of a pregnant woman fulfils the condition of 'change of her marital status' in Rul.....

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Bom. HC Quashes Rule 6(1) of the Consumer Protection Rules, 2020(23.10.2023)

Bombay High Court while quashing Rule 6(1) of the Consumer Protection Rules, 2020, has observed that rule was diluting the involvement of the judiciar.....

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NCLAT: Restoration Application Can't Be Dismissed if Filed Within 30 Days of Dismissal of OA(07.07.2025)

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has held that a restoration application under Rule 48(2) of the National Company Law Tribunal Rule.....

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SC Introduces Reservations for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in Staff Recruitments(07.07.2025)

SC has introduced reservations for OBCs in staff recruitments by substituting Rule 4A of the SC Officers and Servants (Conditions of Service and Condu.....

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Union Government Notifies Waqf Rules 2025(07.07.2025)

Central Government has notified the "Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Rules, 2025", framed in exercise of powers u/s 1.....

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Delhi HC Directs DNRs to Appoint Grievance Officers Under IT Rules 2021(16.09.2022)

Delhi High Court while dealing with cases concerning proliferation of fraudulent domain names resulting in monetary loss to public has directed variou.....

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Del. HC: IPD Rules Don’t Contain Any Provision for Taking of Additional Documents on Record(20.11.2023)

Delhi High Court has held that Intellectual Property Rights Division (IPD) Rules, 2022 do not contain any provision which proscribes taking of additio.....

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Union Cabinet Eases Citizenship Rules for Minority Migrants(14.07.2016)

Union Cabinet, in a move aiming at easing out difficulties being faced by foreign migrants, has amended Citizenship Rules 2009.

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Govt: Specified Notes Confiscated on or before 30.12.2016 Can be Deposited in Any RBI Branch(17.05.2017)

Govt has notified rules regarding deposit of Rs. 1000 and Rs. 500 Currency Notes confiscated on or before 30.12.2016 which makes it possible for enfor.....

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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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Kerala HC: Mistake by Court Staff Not Sufficient Ground to Non-Suit Party(04.10.2022)

Kerala High Court has held that non-compliance of the Kerala Criminal Rules of Practice by the court staff would not be sufficient ground to non-suit .....

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SC: If Exact Assessment of Age Can’t be Done, One Year Margin on Lower Side can be Granted(23.11.2023)

Supreme Court has observed that Rule 12(3)(b) Juvenile Justice Rules, 2007 provides that in the case exact assessment of the age cannot be done, Court.....

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Madras HC Orders Strict Enforcement of Tamil Nadu Urban Local Bodies Rules, 2011(01.12.2021)

Madras High Court has ordered the strict enforcement of the Tamil Nadu Urban Local Bodies (Permission for Erection of Digital Banners and Placards) Ru.....

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SC: Accused Has Right to Receive Material from Prosecution Even if Draft Criminal Rules Not Adopted(09.11.2022)

Supreme Court has held that an accused has right to receive the list of the statements, documents, material, etc. in the possession of the prosecution.....

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SC: Seniority of Direct Recruits & Promotees has to be Determined as Per Service Rules(14.11.2022)

Supreme Court has held that seniority of direct recruits and promotees in a particular service has to be determined as per the service rules.

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Del. HC to CISF: Amend Recruitment Rules to Allow Women Drivers in the Force(21.12.2023)

Delhi High Court has directed the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) to amend its recruitment Rules within six months to allow the recruitment o.....

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Madras HC Directs on Amending Judicial Service Rules for Physically Challenged Candidates(05.02.2021)

Madras High Court has directed its Registry to take a decision within three months on the issue of amending the judicial service rules for providing a.....

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SC Dismisses PIL Seeking Imposition of President’s Rule in Uttar Pradesh(08.02.2021)

Supreme Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition which sought the imposition of President's Rule in the State of Uttar Pradesh .....

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Allahabad High Court Directs to Frame Rules on Grant of Maternity Benefits(20.12.2021)

Allahabad High Court has directed Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Technical University to frame rules and grant various maternity benefits to the expectant m.....

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Central Government Modifies Surrogacy (Regulation) Rules, 2022(23.02.2024)

Centre has amended the Surrogacy (Regulation) Rules, 2022 and notified that when District Medical Board certifies that either husband or wife suffers .....

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Kerala HC Directs State to Liberate Elephants From Processions, Exhibitions(16.02.2017)

Kerala HC has said that legislature should take action to liberate elephants from processions and exhibitions as Kerala Captive Elephants (Management .....

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SERVICE - Relaxation of Recruitment Rules Impermissible if Advertisement Did Not Mention About It: SC(25.02.2019)

Supreme Court has held that exercise of power of relaxation of Recruitment Rules cannot be done if the existence of such power was not mentioned in th.....

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SC: Limitation Period U/S 11B Central Excise Act Applicable to Claims for Rebate of Duty(30.11.2022)

Supreme Court held that while making claim for rebate of duty under Rule 18 of Central Excise Rules, 2002, period of limitation prescribed under Secti.....

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Bombay HC Postpones its Decision on Challenge to Rules 3(i)(II)(A)&(C) of IT Amendment Rules(16.01.2024)

Bom. HC has postponed its decision on challenge to Rules 3(i)(II)(A)&(C) of IT Amendment Rules that necessitates social media intermediaries to make r.....

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Bombay HC Delivers Split Verdict on Plea Challenging IT Rules Amendment(01.02.2024)

Bombay High Court has delivered a split verdict on the pleas seeking to strike down Rules 3(i)(II)(A) & (C) of the IT Amendment Rules, 2023. While Jus.....

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Supreme Court: Valid Provision Not to be ‘Read Down’ Just Because it Imposes Harsher Consequences(05.02.2024)

Supreme Court has observed that if reading of a clause fulfills the object and purpose of the statute, then the rule of 'Reading Down' the clause woul.....

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SC to AP HC: Consider Afresh Issues Regarding Online Rummy in Light of IT Amendment Rules 2023(31.08.2023)

Supreme Court has directed Andhra Pradesh High Court look into all the issues afresh relating to online rummy, uninfluenced by findings recorded in it.....

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HP HC: Narrow Interpretation of Pension Rules Undermines the Purpose of Pension(31.08.2023)

Himachal Pradesh High Court while observing that pension is a beneficial provision for the government servant, has held that any narrow construction o.....

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SC: Union & ECI Given Time to Respond on Challenge to Conduct of Election Rules(18.04.2025)

Supreme Court has extended by two weeks, the time given to the Union and the Election Commission of India for filing response to the challenge to the .....

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SC: Dealing with Substance Listed Under NDPS Act is Offence Even Though Nothing Mentioned in Rules(21.04.2025)

Supreme Court has observed that activities which involve a psychotropic substance listed in the Schedule of the NDPS Act, 1985 constitute an offence e.....

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SC: Once Employee is Regularised, Contractual Service Must Count Towards Pension(01.05.2025)

Supreme Court has held that upon regularization of employee, the Pension Rules become applicable and under Rule 17 of the Central Civil Services (Pens.....

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AP HC Upholds Validity of Rule 18 of AP Civil Pensions (Commutation) Rules(01.05.2025)

AP HC while upholding the validity of Rule 18 of the AP Civil Pensions (Commutation) Rules stipulating restoration of commuted portion of pension afte.....

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Bom. HC: Reproductive Health An Important Aspect of Personal Liberty Under Article 21 COI(12.02.2024)

Bombay HC while observing that reproductive health is a facet of personal liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution of India (COI), has allowed two.....

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NCLAT: NCLT Can Direct Forwarding a Copy of its Order to Relevant Statutory Authorities(20.05.2025)

NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) while exercising its inherent jurisdiction under Rule 11 of the NCLT Rule.....

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SC to Settle Conflicting Views Regarding Interpretation of Order XXI Rule 97 of CPC(21.05.2025)

Supreme Court is set to settle the conflicting views in two decisions regarding the interpretation of Order XXI Rule 97 of Code of Civil Procedure, 19.....

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SC: Can’t Dismiss Partition Suit at Preliminary Stage If Benami Exception is Pleaded(22.05.2025)

Supreme Court has observed that there cannot be dismissal of a suit seeking partition of joint family property at a preliminary stage under Order VII .....

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Delhi HC: Eviction Order Will be Vitiated in Absence of Show Cause Notice under Senior Citizen Rules(28.05.2025)

Delhi High Court has held that in absence of a show cause notice under Rule 22(3)(1)(iv)(v) of the Delhi Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior.....

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Delhi High Court Releases Draft Arbitration Rules, 2023(06.06.2025)

Delhi High Court has released Draft Arbitration Rules, 2023 that lay down the procedure to be followed at the time of moving petitions and application.....

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Bom HC: Every Prisoner Has to Follow Rules & Can’t Be Allowed to Bring Prohibited Articles in Prison(13.06.2025)

Bombay HC has observed that every prisoner has to follow the rules and regulations and nobody can be allowed to bring the prohibited articles inside t.....

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Delhi HC Upholds Use of Rule of Contra Proferentem by Arbitrator While Interpreting Contract(06.02.2023)

Delhi High Court has held that if the arbitrator uses a contract executed between the parties to determine a dispute, the clauses of the contract shou.....

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Bombay High Court’s Third Judge Opines in 2023 IT Rules Amendment Case(12.03.2024)

The third Judge in the 2023 IT Rules Amendment Case while refusing to stay Central government notification for forming Fact Check Units has opined tha.....

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Bombay High Court’s Third Judge Opines in 2023 IT Rules Amendment Case(12.03.2024)

The third Judge in the 2023 IT Rules Amendment Case while refusing to stay Central government notification for forming Fact Check Units has opined tha.....

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SC Upholds Bom HC Order Quashing Rules Prescribing Eligiblity for Consumer Commission Appointments(03.03.2023)

Supreme Court while upholding Bombay High Court decision to quash provisions of Consumer Protection Rules 2020 prescribing eligibility for Consumer Co.....

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MCA Amends Companies (Removal of Names of Companies From the Register of Companies) Rules, 2016(14.06.2022)

Ministry of Corporate Affairs vide notification has amended the provision of the Companies (Removal of Names of Companies from the Register of Compani.....

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MCA Notifies Penalty for Non-Compliance With NFRA Rules(22.06.2022)

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

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CESTAT: Imposition of Penalty Under CENVAT Credit Rule Will Not Sustain if Facts Not Suppressed(22.06.2022)

Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Delhi Bench has held that imposition of penalty under the CENVAT Credit rule will not susta.....

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Ker. HC Declares Rule 12(9) of the Kerala Paddy Land and Wetland Rules as Ultra Vires(14.01.2025)

Kerala High Court has declared Rule 12(9) of the Kerala Paddy Land and Wetland Rules that levy a fee for the area of a building exceeding 3000 square .....

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SC: Order II Rule 2 Mandates Including Whole Claim Arising from Same Cause of Action in One Suit(17.01.2025)

SC has stated that mandate of Order II Rule 2 of CPC is the inclusion of whole claim arising in respect of one and the same cause of action, in one su.....

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MP HC: No Prohibition on Issuance of Passport without Father’s Consent(17.01.2025)

MP High Court has held that there is no prohibition in the Passport Rules that without any consent of the father, passport cannot be issued to minor c.....

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Bombay High Court Finds Maharashtra Taxi Rules Discriminate Against Private Cab Providers(04.08.2017)

Bombay High Court, while observing that Maharashtra City Taxi Rules discriminated between black and yellow cabs and mobile app-based services, has ask.....

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Supreme Court Asks Union to Scrutinize State RERA Rules for Essential Norms(15.02.2022)

Supreme Court has ordered that the Union Ministry of Housing to scrutinise the state rules, notified in pursuance of the Centre's Real Estate (Regulat.....

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Del. HC: Rule 11UA of the IT Rules, 1962 Interpreted for Determination of FMV of Shares(08.04.2024)

Delhi High Court has held that rule 11UA of Income Tax Rules, 1962(IT Rules) has been interpreted by it for the determination of fair market value (FM.....

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Kerala High Court: Schools Without Playgrounds Should be Closed by Government(15.04.2024)

Ker. HC has held that if there are no suitable playgrounds for games and sports in schools containing sufficient clear space for extra-curricular acti.....

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Chhattisgarh HC: 100% Reservation for Women is Unconstitutional(13.03.2023)

Chhattisgarh High Court has declared Note-2 under Schedule-III of Chhattisgarh Medical Education Service Recruitment Rules, 2013 & consequent advertis.....

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SC to Centre/State: Amend CP Rules on Appointment Process of Commission Members(15.03.2023)

Supreme Court has directed Centre & States to comply with direction in Secretary, Ministry of Consumer Affairs v. Dr. Mahindra Bhaskar Limaye (MANU/SC.....

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BCI Allows Registration of Foreign Lawyers/Law Firms in India(15.03.2023)

Bar Council of India has notified the Bar Council of India Rules for Registration and Regulation of Foreign Lawyers and Foreign Law Firms in India, 20.....

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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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Ker. HC: Right of Accused to Seek Speedy Testing of Seized Drugs/Substances Under NDPS Rules, 2022(22.05.2024)

Ker HC has observed that accused has right to seek speedy testing of seized drugs/substances under Rule 14 of NDPS (Seizure, Storage, Sampling and Dis.....

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CESTAT: No Provision in Cenvat Credit Rules to Allow Cash Refund of Cess in Cenvat Credit Balance(06.05.2024)

Delhi Bench of Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has held that there is no provision in the Cenvat Credit Rules, 2004 or in .....

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SC: Cannot Reject Suit under Order VII Rule 11 CPC on the Ground of Res Judicata(15.07.2025)

Supreme Court has held that Res Judicata cannot be the ground for rejecting a suit under Order VII Rule 11 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 as res.....

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SC: It is a Pleader’s Duty to Apprise the Court and Other Parties of his Client’s Death(16.07.2025)

SC has observed that Under Rule 10A of Order XXII, the duty of a pleader to apprise the court as well as the other parties to the suit, of the death o.....

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SC: Remedy under Order XLI Rule 4 CPC Doesn’t Apply When All Defendants Jointly Appeal(21.07.2025)

Supreme Court has held that remedy under Order XLI Rule 4 of CPC allowing one party to appeal on behalf of others if the decree is based on common gro.....

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P&H HC: Gratuity Can't Be Denied Due to Criminal Case Unrelated to Job(01.08.2025)

Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that criminal proceedings unrelated to government service cannot be used to withhold gratuity under the Punjab Civil.....

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SC: Authority Imposing Minor Penalty Can Initiate Major Penalty Charges(01.08.2025)

Supreme Court clarified that under the Central Civil Services (CCS) Rules, 1965 an authority empowered to impose minor penalties can also issue charge.....

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SC: Delhi HC Can Restrict Senior Advocate Designation to Its Own Retired Judges(01.08.2025)

Supreme Court upheld a Delhi High Court rule that bars retired judges from other states from applying for Senior Advocate designation in Delhi, findin.....

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Bombay HC Irks over Violations of Transport Rules and Malpractices in Transportation of School Kids(26.10.2015)

Bombay HC while taking serious note of violations of transport rules and malpractices in transportation of school children, has issued detailed direct.....

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CBDT Issues Final Rules for Taxing Share Buy Back by Companies(20.10.2016)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has introduced new Rule 44BB for computing amount received by a company in respect of issue of share for computin.....

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Madras High Court: Amend Motor Vehicle Accident Rules(14.09.2017)

Madras High Court has directed State Government to amend TN Motor Vehicle Accident Rules, 1989, in line with the newly developed online Detailed Accid.....

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Civil Aviation Ministry Proposes New Rules to Regulate Drone Related Activities(19.07.2021)

Ministry of Civil Aviation has invited suggestions for Draft Drone Rules to regulate Drone Related Activities. These Rules, when notified, will repeal.....

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Gujarat HC Releases Gujarat High Court (Live Streaming of Court Proceedings) Rules, 2021(19.07.2021)

Gujarat High Court has released the Gujarat High Court (Live Streaming of Court Proceedings) Rules, 2021. The rules provide that the live streaming of.....

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SC: If Actions of Cabinet Committee are Validated by CoM, Rules of Business Not Violated by State(24.04.2023)

Supreme Court has held that when Cabinet Sub-Committee is merely acting on behalf of entire Council of Ministers (CoM), then it cannot be claimed that.....

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Bom. HC: New Amendment to IT Rules 2022 Prima Facie Lacks Necessary Safeguards(24.04.2023)

Bombay High Court while considering petition challenging IT (Amendment) Rules, 2023 allowing Government’s fact checking unit to identify “fake news” a.....

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Ker. HC: Person Seeking Job in Pakistan Doesn’t Make Him Enemy Under Defence of India Rules(26.06.2024)

Kerala High Court has observed that only for the reason that an individual has gone to Pakistan in search of a job will not bring him within the defin.....

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Bombay HC: In Society Governed by Rule of Law there Can’t be Discrimination in Application of Law(05.05.2025)

Bombay High Court has observed that in a society governed by the rule of law, there can be no discrimination in the application of law to persons who .....

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SC: Can Dismiss Suits Suo Motu Under Order XII Rule 6 CPC(07.05.2025)

Supreme Court has observed that Order XII Rule 6 CPC gives a very wide discretion to the Court to pass a judgment at any stage of the suit and also au.....

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SC: Under Order XVIII Rule 17 of CPC a Witness Cannot be Recalled at the Instance of a Party(07.05.2025)

SC has observed that under Order XVIII Rule 17 of CPC a witness cannot be recalled at the instance of a party for the purpose of examining, cross exam.....

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SC: When Constitutional Courts Pass Directions Every Authority is Bound by it(12.05.2025)

SC has observed that when a Constitutional Court issues any direction, every authority howsoever high he or she may be, is bound to respect the said o.....

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NCLAT: Can Correct Inadvertent Typographical Errors in Orders Passed by NCLT under NCLT Rules(12.05.2025)

NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that correction of inadvertent typographical errors in the orders passed by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) ca.....

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Bom. HC: In a Society Governed by Rule of Law, Supremacy of Statute Over Contract is Non-Negotiable(13.05.2025)

Bombay High Court has observed that in a society governed by rule of law, the supremacy of statute over contract is non-negotiable. If cooperative soc.....

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Del HC: When Appeal is Pending in SC, Only Apex Court Can Grant Furlough Under Delhi Prison Rules(04.07.2023)

Delhi High Court has held that where an appeal from an order passed by High Court has been preferred by the convict before the Supreme Court and the s.....

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SC: Challenge to Requirement of 70% LL.B Marks for MP Judicial Exams, Dismissed(29.07.2024)

Supreme Court has dismissed a petition challenging requirement of 70% marks in LL.B for eligibility to the entry level post of Madhya Pradesh Judicial.....

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Ker. HC: No Power on Insurance Ombudsman to Dictate Terms of Insurance Policy Renewal(03.07.2024)

Ker HC has held that nowhere in Insurance Ombudsman Rules, 2017 it is stated that Insurance Ombudsman has power to issue directions to insurer to issu.....

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Sik HC: Issue of Limitation Involving Question of Facts & Law, Can’t be Decided as Preliminary Issue(05.07.2024)

Sikkim High Court in an application under Order XIV Rule 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, has held that if the issue of limitation involves a m.....

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SC: Hazardous to Apply Princ. of Order XXI of CPC Where Illegal Auction Sale by State is in Question(11.07.2024)

SC has held that in cases where the legality of an auction sale conducted by the State is questioned on ground of mala fides, undue favour for extrane.....

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NCLAT: Mandatory Free-of-Cost Copy of Final Order Can’t be Treated as ‘Certified Copy’(11.07.2024)

National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has held that a mandatory free-of-cost copy of a final order cannot be used to file an appeal before a.....

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Calcutta High Court Directs State Govt to Pay Dearness Allowance to It’s Employees Within 3 Months(20.05.2022)

Calcutta High Court while upholding the order of the West Bengal Administrative Tribunal has directed the State government to release the Dearness All.....

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SC: Punjab Police Rules Outdated in Terms of Current Hierarchy of Police Force(15.06.2023)

Supreme Court while expressing dissatisfaction over Punjab Police Rules, 1934 not been amended yet in terms of the current hierarchy of the police for.....

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Del. HC: CCS Rules Denying Maternity Leave to Women with More than 2 Children, Needs Re- Examination(23.07.2024)

Delhi High Court has stated that the government authorities are expected to re-examine sustainability of Rule 43 of the CCS(Leave) Rules, 1972 denying.....

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Ker. HC: If Teacher is Convicted on Cr. Charge, Aided School Not Bound by Procedure for Dismissal(16.05.2023)

Kerala High Court has held that if a teacher in an aided school is convicted for a criminal charge, the school is not bound to follow the procedure of.....

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JKL HC: Rejection Of Plaint Under Order 7 Rule 11 CPC Can’t be Challenged(25.05.2023)

Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that provision of Revision under Section 115 CPC cannot be used to challenge an order of Rejection of.....

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Bombay High Court: Judgement Reserved in Kunal Kamra’s Petition Challenging IT Amendment Rules, 2023(09.08.2024)

Bombay High Court has reserved its judgement in the petition filed by comedian Kunal Kamra challenging the IT Amendment Rules, 2023 that empower the U.....

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Bom. HC: Division Bench Declares Amendment to IT Rules, 2021 as Unconstitutional(27.09.2024)

Division Bench of Bombay High Court while allowing the appeals against amendments to IT Rules, 2021, has struck down the amendment that allowed Centra.....

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FSSAI Issues New Rules for Ensuring Quality Imports(15.01.2016)

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

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SC to States: Start Appointment Process for Consumer Commissions 6 Months Before Vacancies Arise(27.07.2022)

Supreme Court has held that Rule 6(4) of the Consumer Protection Rules 2020 require that the process of appointments shall be initiated by the state g.....

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Ker. HC: Criminal Practice Rules not in consonance with Technological Advancements of Present Times(04.10.2023)

Kerala High Court has observed that Rule 184 of Criminal Rules of Practice, 1982 ought to be amended and provision should also be made for digitizing .....

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Bar Council of India Imposes 3-Year Moratorium on New Legal Education Centers(14.08.2025)

The Bar Council of India has enforced a 3-year moratorium on new law colleges and courses. It aims to curb substandard institutions and academic malpr.....

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Bombay HC: How News is Less Fake, False, or Misleading Merely Because it is in Print?(14.07.2023)

Bombay High Court while expressing concern over distinction in the IT Amendment Rules, between print and online media, has asked how news is less fake.....

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Supreme Court Amends Supreme Court Rules, 2013(08.11.2024)

Supreme Court has amended the Supreme Court Rules, 2013 by substituting the term 'summer vacation/vacation' with 'partial court working days'.

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MP High Court Issues Guidelines for Safe Travel of School Children(09.12.2024)

Madhya Pradesh High Court while deciding a batch of public interest litigation has issued comprehensive guidelines to be followed for safety and prote.....

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Delhi HC Finalizes Draft Rules Governing Patent Suits & Intellectual Property Rights Division Rules(13.12.2021)

Delhi High Court has published the final drafts of High Court of Delhi Rules Governing Patent Suits, 2021 and Delhi High Court Intellectual Property R.....

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Del HC to Controller General: Ensure Compliance Provisions of Pre/Post Grant Oppositions to Patent(16.08.2023)

Delhi High Court has directed Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks to ensure that there is strict compliance with the provisions of .....

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Del. HC Upholds Rules Barring Retired Judges of Other States from Applying for Sr. Adv. Designation(28.03.2025)

The Delhi High Court has upheld the constitutional validity of Rule 9B of the High Court of Delhi Designation of Senior Advocate Rules, 2024, prohibit.....

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Lok Sabha Confirms Imposition of President Rule in Manipur(03.04.2025)

Lok Sabha has adopted a statutory resolution confirming the imposition of President's rule in Manipur. The Union Home Minister has stated that the Gov.....

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SC: Endorsement Necessary in DL for Driving Vehicle Carrying Dangerous or Hazardous Goods(10.04.2025)

Supreme Court has observed that it is mandatory to have an endorsement in the driving license under Rule 9 of Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 in or.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Motor Vehicles Rules, Hazardous Goods

SC: Erstwhile Rulers Need Not Pay Tax On Income From Leasing Palaces(13.12.2016)

Supreme Court has held that Erstwhile rulers are not required to pay tax on income earned by letting out a portion of their residential palace.

Tags : Supreme Court, Erstwhile rulers, residential palace, income tax

SEBI Eases Buyback Rules for Companies with Housing Finance, NBFC Arms(01.10.2019)

Securities Exchange and Board of India (SEBI) has relaxed its norms for buyback of shares by listed companies, especially those having subsidiaries i.....

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Chhattisgarh HC Dismisses PIL for Direction to Consider Amendment to Chhattisgarh High Court Rules(06.11.2020)

Chhattisgarh High Court has dismissed a writ petition seeking a direction to the Centre, Law Department of the state of Chhattisgarh, and the registra.....

Tags : Chhattisgarh High Court, Amendment to Chhattisgarh High Court Rules, 2007

Ministry of Electronics and IT Notifies Aadhaar Amendment Rules(03.02.2025)

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has notified Aadhaar Authentication for Good Governance (Social Welfare, Innovation, Knowle.....

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SC Asks “Which Rule Permits the AoR to Authorise Another Advocate to Argue?”(07.02.2025)

SC while hearing a matter asked an Advocate-on-Record (AoR) that which rule permits the AoR to authorise another advocate to argue. The Court further .....

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SC: Abatement Prayer Can be Read as Inherent in Prayer for Substitution of Legal Heirs(13.02.2025)

SC has observed that if an appeal abates and an application under Order XXII Rule 4 CPC praying for substitution of legal heirs has been made such pra.....

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Gau. HC Asks State if Minor Mineral Rules Stipulate Action Against Contractor for Illegal Mining(14.02.2025)

Gauhati High Court has asked the State Authorities if there is any provision under the existing mineral rules that allow action against the contractor.....

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Delhi HC: Cannot Waive Timelines under Rule 100 of Trade Marks Rules, 2017(15.05.2025)

Delhi High Court has held that the requirements and timelines prescribed under Rule 100 of the Trademarks Rules, 2017 are mandatory. There cannot be a.....

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