Tags : Discussion Paper, Governance, Commercial Banks
CCI Dismisses Complaint against KAMP Developers(28.06.2016)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has dismissed allegations of unfair business practices made against KAMP Developers with respect to residential .....
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Faridabad Sessions Court Sentences Both Convicts to Life Imprisonment in Nikita Tomar Murder Case(30.03.2021)
Faridabad Sessions Court has sentenced both the convicts namely Tausif and Reehan in the Nikita Tomar Murder case to life imprisonment.
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CCI Slaps Rs 73-crore Fine on Lupin for Anti-Competitive Practices(02.08.2016)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has imposed a fine of Rs 73 crore on Lupin for 'co-operating' with Karnataka Chemists and Druggist Association (.....
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SC: Hybrid Mode of Hearings Must be Deployed by SIC(10.10.2023)
Supreme Court while observing that use of technology is no longer an option, has directed all State Information Commissions (SIC) to provide hybrid mo.....
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SERVICE - Can't Deny Compassionate Employment to Child from Second Marriage: Bombay HC(11.03.2019)
Bombay High Court has held that compassionate employment cannot be denied to a person just because he was born out of the employee's second marriage.
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Del. HC Calls for User-Friendly Handbook for Accessibility in Missing Children Cases(11.12.2023)
Delhi High Court has called for a standardized checklist in the form of a user-friendly ready-to-use handbook to be maintained in every police station.....
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TVS Motor Books Patent for a New Gearshift Assembly(16.06.2016)
TVS Motor has booked patent for a gearshift assembly for Semi-Automated Manual Transmission (SMT) vehicle, which could change the way the rider shifts.....
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NCRDC: Exclusion of Song from Movie Which Was Included in Trailer Amounts to Unfair Trade Practice(20.02.2020)
National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has held that inclusion of a song in the promo of the movie when it is not a part of the movie deceive.....
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SC Seeks EC’s Reply Over Plea for VVPAT Use in Upcoming Gujarat Polls(07.07.2017)
Supreme Court has sought response from Election Commission on a PIL seeking to conduct upcoming Gujarat assembly election through Voter-verified Paper.....
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CIC Orders Compensation to RTI Applicants for Wrongful Delay(14.12.2015)
Central Information Commission (CIC) has awarded compensation to applicants fighting for information on their salary dues and slammed the respective o.....
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Mumbai Sessions Court Dismisses Revision Petition Against Summons in Javed Akhtar's Defamation Case(06.04.2021)
Mumbai Sessions Court has rejected the revision application by actor Kangana Ranaut seeking to suspend the proceedings against her in the criminal def.....
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CIC Rules Out Mandatory Video Conferencing for Officials Outside Delhi(29.06.2016)
Central Information Commission (CIC) has ruled out making public authorities based outside Delhi compulsorily avail of video-conferencing in hearings .....
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Kerala HC: Mere Possibility of Individual Occupying Premises Not Adequate to Make Necessary Party(17.01.2022)
Kerala High Court has ruled that a mere possibility of an individual occupying the premises through a licence is not adequate to make them a necessary.....
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Madras HC Quashes ‘Worst Judgment’, Says 'Let This be Last Ruling Ever Written on Communal Grounds'(28.04.2017)
Madras High Court has set aside a Judgment delivered by District & Sessions Judge No.II, Kancheepuram observing that impugned judgment is a classic ex.....
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CCI Directs Investigation Into Apple's App Store Policies on Allegations of Unfair Trade Practices(03.01.2022)
Competition Commission of India has directed investigation into the Apple's App Store policies with respect to allegations of unfair trade practices i.....
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Patna HC Seeks ‘Detailed Report’ from Govt.(22.12.2015)
Patna HC has irked over State Government's reply on "excessive noise pollution" in major towns of Bihar and sought a detailed report from it.
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SC: Section 194H IT Act Attracted For 'Supplementary Commission' Earned by Travel Agents(16.11.2022)
Supreme Court has held that Section 194H of the Income Tax (IT) Act, 1961 is attracted in the case of Supplementary Commission amounts earned by the t.....
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SC Seeks Centre's Response to PIL Seeking Enforcement of Provisions to Assist Victim Women(08.11.2021)
Supreme Court has issued notice to the Central Government in a writ petition seeking proper implementation of the mandatory provisions of Chapter Ill,.....
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CIC Rejects Plea Seeking Details of PM Modi’s Passport Application(06.03.2017)
Central Information Commission (CIC) has upheld CPIO’s refusal to provide to an RTI applicant copies of applications submitted by Prime Minister Naren.....
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CIC Directs Issue of Notices in Names of the-then Chiefs of Political Parties(24.06.2016)
Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed its Registrar to issue fresh notices in the names of the then Chiefs of political parties after acti.....
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SC Holds Army's Evaluation Criteria to Grant Permanent Commission for Women Officers Arbitrary(25.03.2021)
Supreme Court has declared that the evaluation criteria adopted by the Indian Army to consider the grant of permanent commission for women officers to.....
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Cabinet approves Agreement between India and Jordan on Cooperation and Mutual Administrative Assistance in Customs Matters(28.02.2018)
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the signing and ratifying an Agreement between India and Jordan on Coopera.....
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Mississippi Supreme Court Says Judges Cannot Ban Concealed Guns(08.06.2018)
Mississippi Supreme Court has ruled that some local judges acted unconstitutionally by banning people with enhanced concealed-carry licenses from taki.....
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AP HC: When Person is in Settled Possession and Enjoyment of Property, He Cannot be Dispossessed(13.01.2022)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has reiterated that when a person is in settled possession and enjoyment of a property, he cannot be dispossessed, except by.....
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Partial relaxation with respect to electronic submission of Form 10F by select category of taxpayers in accordance with the DGIT (Systems) Notification No. 03 of 2022(12.12.2022)
1. Reference is invited to Notification No. 03/2022 dated 16th July, 2022 issued by Directorate of Income Tax (Systems) New Delhi in exercise of power.....
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CIC Asks Centre and Haryana, Medanta was Given Subsidy in Land Allotment or Not(29.01.2016)
Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed Centre and Haryana Government to disclose if private hospital Medanta was given any subsidy or conce.....
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Delhi HC Dismisses Plea Challenging House Session(10.04.2019)
Delhi High Court has dismissed a plea challenging legality of a two-day winter session of Delhi Legislative Assembly held on January 17-18, 2017 on th.....
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SC Allows Disbursal of Rs 1 Crore to 15 Homebuyers on Pro Rata Basis(14.12.2022)
Supreme Court has in matter of compensation sought by homebuyers of Supertech Twin Towers, directed the disbursal of INR One crore that has been depos.....
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Commissioner of Customs can Recover Movable and Immovable Properties of Defaulters: CESTAT(05.04.2019)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Mumbai bench has held that Commissioner of Customs has the power to recover both movable .....
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MP HC: Compassionate Appointment of a Person Rules Out his/her Claim of a Higher Post(09.01.2024)
Madhya Pradesh High Court held that once an individual has accepted the appointment on a compassionate basis, he/she cannot claim an appointment at a .....
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Delhi HC: Unconscious Possession of Firearms Not to Attract Arms Act, 1959(05.01.2021)
Delhi High Court has reiterated that "unconscious possession" of firearms would not attract the rigours of the Arms Act, 1959 while hearing a criminal.....
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Delhi High Court: DRI Has No Jurisdiction to File Writ Against Order of Settlement Commission(23.05.2017)
Delhi High Court has held that Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has no jurisdiction to file Writ Petition under Article 226 of Constitution o.....
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LCI 270th Report: Registration of Marriage Should be Made Compulsory(05.07.2017)
Law Commission of India has submitted its 270th Report titled ‘Compulsory Registration of Marriages’ to Government suggesting compulsory registration .....
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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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Competition Commission of India Dismisses Unfair Practices Complaint Against Eastern Railway(03.03.2020)
Competition Commission of India has dismissed a complaint of unfair business practices made against Eastern Railway by Abhiraj Associates Pvt. Ltd., n.....
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SC Dismisses Bilkis Bano's Review Petition Against Judgment Allowing Remission of Convicts'(19.12.2022)
Supreme Court has dismissed review petition filed by Bilkis Bano seeking review of judgment which held that Gujarat Government had the jurisdiction to.....
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SC Issues Notice on Plea Seeking Removal of Govt. Control over Appointment(08.01.2021)
Supreme Court has issued notice on a Petition filed by Jamiat Ulema-I-Hind seeking directions to remove the Government control over the appointment of.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Appointment in National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions
Supreme Court Asks Election Commission, ‘By When Will You Introduce Paper Trail in EVMs’(06.01.2017)
Supreme Court has asked Election Commission to spell out time frame within which it would introduce Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) in EVMs.....
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CCI Approves TATA Chemicals-Yara Fertilisers Deal(28.11.2016)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved proposed acquisition of Urea and Customised Fertilisers business of Tata Chemicals by Norway's Yara.....
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Delhi HC: Addition/Disallowance Can't be Made Merely on Assessee's Admission During Search(16.11.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that statement recorded during course of the search without any reference to material found during the search, would not emp.....
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Kerala HC Directs Kochi Corporation, PWD to Make Roads More Accessible to Differently Abled(19.11.2020)
Kerala High Court has held that the Corporation of Kochi as well as the Public Works Department are duty bound under law to make necessary arrangement.....
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CIC Slams BCI for Not Following Mandatory RTI Clause(18.04.2016)
Central Information Commission (CIC) has slammed Bar Council of India (BCI) for not following mandatory proactive disclosure clause of the Right to In.....
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NCLAT, Chennai: Suspended Board of Directors Do Not Have Powers to Appoint Resolution Professional(02.03.2022)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Chennai has held that the suspended Board of Directors has no power under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code,.....
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Calcutta HC Issues Notice on Plea for Scheme for Granting Financial Assistance to Lawyers(20.04.2020)
Calcutta High Court has issued notice on a plea to frame a scheme for granting financial assistance to lawyers who may require such assistance in view.....
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Delhi HC Rejects Plea to Refer Nursery Admission Issue to Larger bench(20.01.2017)
Delhi High Court has refused to entertain an NGO’s plea seeking transfer of hearing related to nursery admission case from a single judge to a larger .....
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UNHCR Notes Charges of Sedition Against Journalists and Activists as Departure from Human Rights(01.03.2021)
United Nations High Commissioner of Rights has stated that the charges of sedition against journalists and activists for reporting or commenting on th.....
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LCI 269th Report on Poultry Birds: New Rules to Stop Cruel Practices Against Egg-laying Hens(04.07.2017)
Law Commission of India has submitted its 269th Report titled 'Transportation and House-keeping of Egg-laying hens (layers) and Broiler Chickens' sugg.....
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SC: Return Filed Without Regular Books of Account May be Defective but Not Invalid(25.01.2024)
Supreme Court has held that tax return filed without regular books of account by assessee is defective but not invalid and the burden to inform the as.....
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CCEA approves Creation of National Technical Textiles Mission(26.02.2020)
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval to set up a National Technical Tex.....
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Delhi HC to Schools: Ensure No Child Belonging to EWS is Denied Admission(16.12.2022)
Delhi High Court while observing that miserable state of affairs is prevalent in national capital at elementary education level is concerned has direc.....
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Petition against admission procedure? Sooner better than later(03.06.2016)
Under its then existing reservation policy, the University accepted persons with a caste certificate from outside Delhi to also be considered OBC cand.....
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Allahabad HC Takes Suo Moto Cognizance of Missing Children of Couple Imprisoned for 5 Years(19.03.2021)
Allahabad High Court has taken suo moto cognizance of the plight of a couple, released from imprisonment 5 years after battling a false charge of murd.....
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SC Declines Urgent Hearing to Stop Juvenile Convict’s Release in Dec 16 Gangrape Case(21.12.2015)
Supreme Court has rejected midnight move of Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) to stay release of juvenile offender December 16 Gangrape case by giving .....
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SC: High Court Cannot Exercise The Power of Remission by Itself(14.11.2022)
Supreme Court has held that while exercising the power of judicial review, a High Court cannot exercise the power of remission by itself.
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Kerala HC: Successive Reservation to Offices of Local Authorities Illegal(18.11.2020)
Kerala High Court has stated that successive reservation to the offices of the Chairpersons and President of the local authorities is illegal.
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Delhi HC Orders Information Commissioner M A Khan Yusufi to File Reply Plea Challenging His Decision(11.04.2016)
Delhi HC has sought response of Information Commissioner M A Khan Yusufi on a plea challenging his decision to bar appearance of a lawyer before his b.....
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Delhi HC Directs Central Govt. to Nominate Members for Posts at National Commission for Minorities(27.04.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed that the Central Government to nominate members against all the vacant positions at the National Commission for Minoriti.....
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NCDRC: No Cure/ No Success Is Not Negligence; Sets Aside Rs 15L Liability On Doctor(19.12.2017)
National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC), while stating that no cure/ no success is not negligence and fastening the liability on the t.....
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Supreme Court Explains The Principles of Adverse Possession(15.02.2024)
Supreme Court while stating that a person pleading adverse possession has no equities in his favor because seeking such possession is attempting to de.....
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UGC Directs Universities to Include Aadhaar, Photographs in Degrees, Certificates(23.03.2017)
University Grants Commission (UGC) has directed all Universities and Educational Institutions to introduce identification mechanisms like student’s ph.....
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Delhi HC: Denying Admission Under EWS/DG Category Despite Allotment by DoE Violates Article 21A(03.03.2023)
Delhi High Court has held that denial of admission by school under EWS/DG category even after allotment of school by Directorate of Education (DOE), f.....
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Cipla Gets CCI’s Approval to Sell 26% in Consumer Healthcare Business(29.01.2016)
Cipla Health Ltd has received approval from Competition Commission of India (CCI) to sell about 26 per cent stake in its consumer healthcare business.....
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SC Directs Central Govt to Constitute National Tribunal Commission(27.11.2020)
Supreme Court has directed the Central Government to constitute a National Tribunal Commission for the appointment of members in various Tribunals.
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Calcutta HC Directs to Probe Into Case of Undertrial Gone Missing from Correctional Home(24.01.2022)
Calcutta High Court has appointed Advocate General S.N Mookherjee to conduct a thorough probe into the case wherein an undertrial had allegedly gone m.....
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Madras HC Directs TNSEC to Submit Assets Declarations of all Elected Councillors(01.12.2016)
Madras High Court has directed Tamil Nadu State Election Commission (TNSEC) to submit statements of declaration of assets made by all Elected Councill.....
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Election Commission Recognizes Ajit Pawar Faction As The Official Nationalist Congress Party(07.02.2024)
Election Commission of India while recognizing the Ajit Pawar faction as the official Nationalist Congress Party has held that Ajit Pawar faction will.....
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CIC Directs IB to Provide Info to IFS Whistleblower(25.04.2016)
Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed Intelligence Bureau (IB) to provide its report to whistleblower Sanjiv Chaturvedi, an Indian Forest .....
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Madras HC Grants Interim Stay on Notification to Dissolve & Re-Constitute TN Child Rights Commission(07.03.2022)
Madras High Court has granted an interim stay on the government notification that dissolved the Tamil Nadu Commission for Protection of Child Rights i.....
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Central Information Commission Asks if Subsidy was Given to Medanta Hospital(27.01.2016)
Central Information Commission has directed the Centre and Haryana Government to inform it that whether the private hospital Medanta Medicity was give.....
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NHRC Issues Notices to Chief Secretaries of Odisha, Chhattisgarh on Hirakud Displacement(02.03.2021)
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to the Chief Secretaries of Odisha and Chhattisgarh over the action taken to alleviate the .....
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SC to Centre: Why No Transparent Procedure For Appointing CEC & ECs?(05.07.2017)
Supreme Court has posed several pointed questions to Centre regarding the lack of proper procedure for appointment of Chief Election Commissioner and .....
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P&H HC Directs Lok Adalats to Pass Awards in Compliance with NALSA Regulations(08.01.2021)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed that the Lok Adalats in the States of Punjab, Haryana and Union Territory Chandigarh are directed to pass t.....
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CCI Gives Nod to Schneider-L&T Deal(19.04.2019)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has said it has given approval to Schneider's acquisition of Larsen & Toubro's electrical and automation busines.....
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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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SC: Unfortunate That Indian Coast Guard Opposes PC to Women Unlike Army, Navy & Air Force(11.04.2024)
Supreme Court has observed that it is unfortunate that unlike the Indian Army, Air Force and Navy have inducted women on a permanent basis following C.....
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Punjab and Haryana HC Issues Summon to State Excise Chief over Liquor Shops on Highways(15.12.2015)
Punjab and Haryana HC has summoned Excise and Taxation Commissioners (ETCs) of Haryana and Punjab over their failure to stop liquor vends along the na.....
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NCDRC: Bank Liable for Fraudulent Online Transaction if Account Holder's Fault Not Proved(11.01.2021)
National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has held that in case of fraudulent transactions leading to withdraw of money from a person's .....
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Delhi HC Directs Police to File Periodic Status Reports on Missing Man Involved in Gay Dating App(12.03.2020)
Delhi High Court has directed Delhi Police to submit a status report, at least once every month, before the Trial Court in a case pertaining to a youn.....
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Mad. HC: Under NDPS Act, Conscious Possession With Physical Possession Essential Element For Offence(26.02.2024)
Madras High Court has held that under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS) physical, as well as mental possession of drugs,.....
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IBBI is Competent Body to Act Against Resolution Professionals: NCLAT(22.04.2019)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has said that Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) will be competent authority and not National Com.....
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Consumer Courts Not Meant For Enriching Consumers: Delhi State Commission(05.12.2017)
Delhi State Consumer Commission had held that Consumer Courts are not meant for enriching the consumers.
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CCI Junks Complaint against Vodafone India(20.06.2016)
Competition Commission India (CCI) has dismissed allegations that Vodafone India abused its dominant position by imposing discriminatory charges for i.....
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ITAT, Ahmedabad: Deduction on Legal and Professional Fees Incurred to Improve Day to Day Working(02.03.2020)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Ahmedabad has held that general deduction on Legal and Professional Fees incurred for the improvement of day to .....
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CIC Asks MEA to Disclose Bills of Air India Charter Plane for PMs Travel Abroad(27.02.2018)
Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to disclose records related to the expenses incurred on chart.....
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SC clears Decks for CCI Probe Into WhatsApp's 2021 Privacy Policy(17.10.2022)
Supreme Court has cleared the path for the Competition Commission of India’s (CCI’s) probe into WhatsApp's updated privacy policy of 2021.
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Appointment of Information Commissioners: SC Asks Centre to Disclose Info on Shortlisted Candidates(26.12.2018)
Supreme Court has directed Centre as well as States to disclose information pertaining to shortlisted candidates and the criteria being following for .....
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Del. HC: Order of CIC Directing CBDT to Give Information Regarding Ram Janmabhoomi Trust Set Aside(01.03.2024)
An order passed by the Chief Information Commission (CIC) that directed the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) to provide information regarding Shri.....
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SC Directs Navy to Grant Permanent Commission for Serving Women SSC Officers(17.03.2020)
Supreme Court has held that serving women, Short Service Commission (SSC) Officers in Indian Navy were entitled to permanent commission at par with th.....
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SC Issues Notice on Plea Seeking Removal of Govt. Control over Appointment(08.01.2021)
Supreme Court has issued notice on a Petition filed by Jamiat Ulema-I-Hind seeking directions to remove the Government control over the appointment of.....
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CCI Approves Tata acquisition of Docomo Stake in Tata Teleservices(26.05.2017)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved Tatas’ purchase of 21.63% stake in group firm Tata Teleservices from Japan’s NTT Docomo, taking lon.....
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AP HC: State Commissioner of Food Safety Can’t Impose Ban on Manufacture & Sale of Gutka, Pan Masala(27.03.2023)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that State Commissioner of Food Safety is neither authorized nor have any jurisdiction to issue notification, prohi.....
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SC Directs ECI to Watch PM Modi Biopic and Decide Whether It can be Screened During Poll Time(15.04.2019)
Supreme Court has directed Election Commission of India to watch biopic on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and report back to court in sealed cover as to.....
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Kerala HC Terms UGC’s NET Criteria ‘Unconstitutional’(06.01.2017)
Kerala High Court has declared unconstitutional the University Grants Commissions‘s (UGC) National Eligibility Test criterion that top 15 per cent of .....
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Bombay HC: Reassessment Notice after 4 Years should have the Sanction Of PCIT(23.01.2023)
Bombay High Court has ruled that issuing a reassessment notice after four years is subject to the approval of the Principal Chief Commissioner of Inco.....
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SC: Medical Professionals Should Not be Dragged into Criminal Proceedings Unless Grave Negligence(17.02.2020)
Supreme Court has observed that the medical professionals should not be dragged into criminal proceedings unless negligence of a High order is shown.
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Supreme Court Upholds Patna High Court's Order on Recruitment of SIs(08.04.2019)
Supreme Court has upheld a recent judgment of Patna High Court allowing Bihar Police Sub-ordinate Service Commission to go ahead with recruitment proc.....
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In passing off proceedings, the court must consider all extraneous factors in reaching a conclusion that confusion is likely(01.12.2022)
The dispute was about a shape of a water bottle. Since 2011, Tupperware has been selling a plastic bottle that has the shape of the registered mark, a.....
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A Non-Lawyer can also Make Submissions in Court with Permission: Madars HC(10.01.2019)
Madras High Court has observed that a court has the power to permit any person not enrolled as an advocate to put forth his submissions before a court.....
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SC: Suit For Title Without Seeking Recovery of Possession Not Main. When Plaintiff Not in Possession(16.02.2024)
Supreme Court has reiterated that a suit that has been filed for declaration of title and the recovery of possession has not been sought is not mainta.....
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CCI Junks Complaint against Parsvnath Developers(09.08.2016)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has rejected a complaint alleging that realty player Parsvnath Developers abused its dominant position by imposi.....
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Karnataka HC: Permission from Trial Court Not Necessary for Renewal of Passport(21.03.2022)
Karnataka High Court has held that the permission from a trial court is not necessary for renewal of passport when the proceedings are stayed by a hig.....
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CCI Dismisses Complaint Against Timex Group India(20.08.2018)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has dismissed a complaint alleging unfair business practices against Timex Group India with regard to sale of wr.....
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Madras High Court Issues Notice to TN Govt. on Nalini’s Plea(16.12.2015)
Madras High Court has issued notice to Tamil Nadu Government on a petition by Rajiv Gandhi assassination case convict Nalini Sriharan, undergoing life.....
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Kerala HC Dismisses Plea Challenging CBI Investigation in LIFE Mission Project(12.01.2021)
Kerala High Court has dismissed the petitions challenging the Central Bureau of Investigation into the case related to alleged corruption and FEMA vio.....
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Punjab and Haryana HC Rules, Adopted Child Can Get Compassionate Job(27.07.2016)
Punjab and Haryana HC has ruled that an adopted child is eligible for job on compassionate grounds even if the adoption is done by the mother after th.....
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CCI Directs Make My Trip and Go Ibibo to Allow FabHotels, Treebo to be Listed on Online Portals(15.03.2021)
Competition Commission of India has directed Make My Trip and Go Ibibo to allow FabHotels and Treebo to be listed on its online portals, after observi.....
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CCI Rejects Allegations against Nissan Motor(20.06.2016)
Competition Commission India (CCI) has rejected allegations that Nissan Motor abused its dominant position in terms of after-sales service.
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Competition Commission of India Approves NTPC’s Stake Buy in NEEPCO, THDC India(25.02.2020)
Competition Commission of India has approved the acquisition of Centre’s entire stake in THDC India Limited and North Eastern Electric Power Corporati.....
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SC Directs Directorate General to Proceed with Admissions to PG Medical Courses(27.11.2020)
Supreme Court has directed the Directorate General of Health Services to proceed with the counseling for admissions to PG super-specialty medical cour.....
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NHRC Issues Notice on Viral News of Corpses Found Floating in River Ganga(14.05.2021)
National Human Rights Commission has issued notices to the Centre and the Governments of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar over the viral news of corpses found .....
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LCI 265th Report: No Tax Relief on Interest on Money Deposited for Maintenance of Minor Child(21.03.2017)
Law Commission of India in its 265th report has recommended to Government that interest earned on money deposited by a parent for maintenance of a min.....
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SC: Election Comm’r to be Appointed on Advice of Committee Consisting of PM, Opposition Leader & CJI(02.03.2023)
Supreme Court Constitution Bench has held that Election Commissioners will be appointed by President on advice of a Committee consisting of Prime Mini.....
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Law Commission Report No. 258 on Prevention of Bribery of Foreign Public Officials and Officials of Public International Organisations—A Study and Proposed Amendments(01.01.1900)
The Law Commission released Report No. 258 examining various international regiames and their approaches in preventing bribery of foreign public offic.....
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Supreme Court: Ossification Test Results Not A Conclusive Evidence For Person’s Age(02.12.2016)
Supreme Court, while holding that a medical test does not give an accurate finding regarding age of a person, has held that an accused cannot be decla.....
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CESTAT: Service Tax Not Applicable on Service For Electricity Transmission By GETCO(08.02.2024)
Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) Ahmedabad Bench has held that service tax is not applicable for the erection of bays, sub.....
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CIC Pulls Up Delhi CM Office Over Senior Citizen's Pension Issue(28.01.2016)
Central Information Commission (CIC) has pulled up Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for not applying its mind before transferring petition of a se.....
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SC Asks Centre to Submit Response on Status of Women Army Officers' Permanent Commission(26.11.2020)
Supreme Court has asked Centre to file a reply in an application contending that the Indian Army has "not granted Permanent Commission to even 50% of .....
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Delhi HC: No Provisional Admission in GTB Tech Institute(03.08.2016)
Delhi HC has dismissed pleas of Guru Tegh Bahadur (GTB) Institute of Technology and the Polytechnic Institute, Delhi, for letting them admit students .....
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Patna HC: Hospitals, Medical Officers Duty Bound to Extend Medical Assistance(13.05.2021)
Patna High Court has observed that the government hospitals, medical officers are duty bound to extend medical assistance and failure on the part of e.....
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SC Stays Release Order to Woman Officer Without Considering Claim for Permanent Commission(20.11.2020)
Supreme Court has stayed the order of release issued by the Indian Navy to a woman officer without considering her claim for permanent commission.
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Jharkhand HC Directs State Govt. to Ensure Basic Necessities for Transgenders(20.04.2020)
Jharkhand High Court has directed the State Government to ensure that the basic necessities such as food and shelter are provided to transgender peopl.....
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Customs and Central Excise Settlement Commission (Amendment) Procedure, 2017(09.05.2017)
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (4) of Section 32-I of the Central Excise Act, 1944 (1 of 1944) and sub-section (4) of section 127 .....
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SC: Sessions Judge has Power to Issue Process Against Accused in Offences Under IBC, 2016(22.04.2024)
SC while upholding issuance of process by sessions judge in an offence committed under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC), has observed that S.....
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SC: Writ Petition Not Maintainable Against Orders Passed by State Consumer Commission(16.03.2021)
Supreme Court has opined that a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, 1949 challenging judgments and orders passed by the Stat.....
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Delhi High Court: Appointment on Compassionate Grounds is Not a Vested Right(05.03.2018)
Delhi High Court has held that appointment on compassionate grounds is not a “vested right” which can be exercised despite a long period of time havin.....
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Kar. HC: Application For Recording Statement Of Accused Can Only be Made Before Sessions Court(21.10.2022)
Karnataka High Court has said that in light of the statutory framework of Prevention of Money Laundering Act, applications for recording statements of.....
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Acceptance of installation certificate under EPCG Scheme by the RAs, wherein installation certificate is submitted beyond 18 months, without penalty(14.08.2018)
In exercise of powers conferred under Paragraph 2.04 of FTP (2015-20) read with Paragraph 2.58 of FTP (2015-20), the Director General of Foreign Trade.....
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Worshipper can't Maintain Suit for Recovery of Possession of Temple Property: Kerala HC(07.01.2019)
Kerala High Court has allowed a second appeal on principle that a worshipper cannot maintain a suit for recover of possession of property dedicated to.....
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Tel. HC: Constitutional Validity of Section 38(2) of RP Act and Rule 5.7.1 of ECI’s Handbook Upheld(01.03.2024)
Telangana High Court has upheld the constitutional validity of Section 38(2) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 (RP Act) and Rule 5.7.1 of .....
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CIC Seeks Disclosure of Every Action on Misconduct of Lawyers(22.07.2016)
Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed Bar Council of Delhi to proactively make public the cases of professional misconduct, both proved an.....
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Disclosure in the "Notes to Accounts" to the Financial Statements - Divergence in the asset classification and provisioning(01.04.2019)
Please refer to our circular DBR.BP.BC.No.63/21.04.018/2016-17 dated April 18, 2017, on the captioned subject, requiring disclosures by banks where di.....
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Madras HC: Revenue Divisional Officer Not Empowered to Order Recovery of Possession(12.12.2022)
Madras High Court has held that the Revenue Divisional Officer, which is a rent authority, does not have powers to order for recovery of possession as.....
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Bombay HC Grants Relief to Medical Student Suffering from Depression(04.04.2019)
Bombay High Court has held a student suffering from anxiety and depression eligible for admission to Postgraduate Medical Course under persons with di.....
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SC Sets Aside Remission of 11 Convicts in Bilkis Bano Gang-Rape Case(08.01.2024)
Supreme Court while setting aside the remission granted to the 11 convicts in Bilkis Bano gang-rape case, has held that the State of Gujarat was not t.....
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P&H HC Directs Lok Adalats to Pass Awards in Compliance with NALSA Regulations(08.01.2021)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed that the Lok Adalats in the States of Punjab, Haryana and Union Territory Chandigarh are directed to pass t.....
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Madhya Pradesh HC: Prohibition of Married Women for Compassionate Appointment is Unconstitutional(12.03.2020)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that the policy of the Government prohibiting consideration of married daughter for compassionate appointment is vi.....
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Supreme Court: Apple Not Responsible to Trace Stolen Iphone Through Unique Identity Number(21.02.2024)
Supreme Court while observing Odisha State Consumer Commission’s order as unwarrented, has obliterated the order passed by the Commission.
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CCI Approves DHFL’s 50% Stake Sale in Pramerica MF(19.04.2019)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has given its nod for transaction involving US-based Prudential Financial buying out DHFL’s 50 percent sharehold.....
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Ker. HC Directs Claims Commissioner To Start Proceedings For Quantification Of Loss From Next Week(25.01.2023)
Kerala High Court has directed the Claims Commissioner to commence proceedings for quantification of the damages caused on account of Flash Hartal cal.....
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Supersession of notification no G.S.R. 180 (E) of Government of India dated 17th February, 2016(23.05.2017)
This notification is being issued in supersession of Gazette Notification No G.S.R. 180 (E) of Government of India dated 17th February, 2016.
.....
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Del. HC: ITSC Can Only Grant Immunity from Penalty & Prosecution in Case of Full & True Disclosure(15.04.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that the power to grant immunity from penalty and prosecution is entrusted to the Income Tax Settlement Commission (ITSC) on.....
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Delhi HC Directs Banks to Keep Status Quo on Asset Classification(09.04.2020)
Delhi High Court has said banks should maintain status quo on asset classification between 1st March, 2020 and 31st May, 2020, the period for which th.....
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Supreme Court: DGHS to Conduct Common Counselling to All India & State Quota For Medical Admissions(11.05.2017)
Supreme Court, while considering a plea by Dar-Us-Slam Educational Trust, has issued certain important interim directions with regard to admissions in.....
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Gauhati HC to State: Take Action Against Schools Not Reserving 25% Seats for Disadvantaged Groups(13.03.2023)
Gauhati High Court while directing State to implement its policy under Right to Education Act regarding admission benefits to children from weaker sec.....
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Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case: Madras High Court Directs Tamil Nadu Govt to File Counter by Aug 16(10.08.2017)
Madras High Court has directed Tamil Nadu Government to file by August 16 its counter to a petition by two life convicts in Rajiv Gandhi assassination.....
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Supreme Court Refuses to Stay Election Commissioners' Act(26.03.2024)
Supreme Court while deciding the batch of pleas has refused to stay the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023, which .....
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Allahabad HC Relies Upon Extra-Judicial Confession of Wife to Confirm Life Sentence(05.04.2022)
Allahabad High Court has upheld the life sentence awarded to a wife who killed her husband in concert 18 years back with two others by relying upon he.....
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NCDRC to Builder: Pay Rs 20k/Month Penalty for Delay in Project(25.01.2016)
National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has ordered Parsvnath Developers to pay a monthly penalty to buyers for delay in handing over .....
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RBI Directs Banks Not to Grant/Renew Permissions to Foreign Law Firms for Opening Liaison Offices(24.11.2020)
Reserve Bank of India has directed the banks not to grant fresh permissions/ renewal of permission to any foreign law firm for opening of Liaison Offi.....
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CIC Recommends Action Against RTI Activist for Misuse of Law(21.04.2016)
Central Information Commission (CIC) has recommended action against an RTI applicant for misusing the law to harass his colleagues in Bhai Parmanand I.....
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CBIC Reduces Compliances for Import of Goods at Concessional Rate of Customs Duty(04.03.2022)
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has notified the reduction in compliances and end-to-end automation of procedure relating to import.....
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SC Dismisses SLP Seeking Stay of Dismantling of Decommissioned ‘INS Viraat’(13.04.2021)
Supreme Court has dismissed the SLP filed by a private firm seeking for the staying of the dismantling of decommissioned Indian Navy aircraft carrier .....
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Central Electricity Regulatory Commission Proposes To Introduce E-Hearing From June(19.05.2017)
Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has proposed to introduce e-hearing facility from June, 2017.
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SC: If Parties Fail to Establish Title, Facts Related to Prior Possession Becomes Relevant(31.03.2023)
Supreme Court has held that when facts disclose no title in either party, at the relevant time, prior possession alone decides the right to possession.....
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Del. HC: Insolvency Professional Doesn’t Fall within Meaning of “Public Servant” under the PC Act(20.12.2023)
Delhi High Court has held that Insolvency Professional does not fall within the meaning of “public servant” as prescribed in any of the clauses of sub.....
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Bombay HC: Provisional Admission Does Not Guarantee Confirmation(01.08.2016)
Bombay HC has held that a provisional admission to an educational institution is provisional only, it does not entitle students to claim legal rights .....
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Karnataka HC Directs State to File Status Report for Steps Taken for Admission of Children(17.03.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the state government to file a status report enumerating the concrete steps taken either through Block Education Off.....
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CCI Junks Complaints against Prestige Estates Projects(18.12.2015)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has dismissed allegations of unfair business practices made against Bengaluru-based Prestige Estates Projects.
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Delhi HC Disposes Of Plea Alleging Favouritism in Granting Admission in School(10.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has disposed of a plea which had alleged favouritism in granting admission in one of its affiliated school namely Syed Abid Husain Se.....
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MP HC Upholds Judgment on Compassionate Appointment of Married Daughter(19.04.2021)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has expressed its agreement with the position taken by a Full Bench of the High Court in Indore, vis-à-vis consideration of .....
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Delhi HC: Admission of Appeals as Condition Precedent for Settlement VSV Act is Contrary to Law(02.11.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that CBDT circular which contemplates admission of appeal before the filing of declaration as a condition precedent for the .....
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Delhi HC Directs DCW to Pay Salary Arrears to Staffs(19.01.2017)
Delhi High Court has directed Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) to pay 50 per cent salary arrears of 35 of its staffers and provide records of staff ap.....
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Consumer Forum, Hyderabad: Supermarket Charging Cost for Carry Bags an 'Unfair Trade Practice'(22.02.2021)
District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Hyderabad has directed 'More Megastore' to discontinue its unfair trade practice of arbitrarily impos.....
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CCI Directs Inquiry against Jaiprakash Associates in Majority Orders Involving Real Estate Projects(16.09.2016)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has ordered inquiry against Jaiprakash Associates Ltd through majority orders in two separate cases involving re.....
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Karnataka HC Directs State to Place on Record Report on Investigation to Trace Missing Children(23.02.2022)
Karnataka High Court has directed the State government to place on record, in two weeks time, a report of the investigations done to trace 141 childre.....
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Calcutta HC Directs AO Re-Consider Matter and Pass Speaking Order Within 12 Weeks(25.03.2022)
Calcutta High Court, while quashing a non-speaking order passed by the income tax department under section 143 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, has direct.....
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CCI Nods for Sun Life’s Acquisition in BSLI(01.02.2016)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has given approval to Sun Life's acquisition of 23% more stake in Birla Sun Life Insurance (BSLI), a joint ventu.....
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Gujarat HC Restrains Bank From Dispossessing Family Till Filing of Proceedings(15.02.2022)
Gujarat High Court has directed that the Bank to not dispossess the family from the property until 11th March 2022, considering that the Appellants we.....
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Bombay HC Seeks MCGM's Reply in PIL Alleging Pregnant Women Denied Admission in Hospital(18.05.2020)
Bombay High Court has directed the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai to furnish details of maternity homes and clinics catering to the needs of .....
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MP HC Dismisses Plea Seeking Financial Assistance for Lawyers(29.05.2020)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation seeking financial assistance for needy lawyers with liberty to file a fresh Petit.....
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Del. HC: Payment Of Tax And Penalty To Release Detained Goods Can’t Be Treated As “Admission”(25.01.2023)
Delhi High Court has held that the payment of tax and penalty to release the detained goods shall not be treated as "admission" on part of the assesse.....
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NCLT: Appointing New Directors Without Consent of Petitioner Shareholders Amounts to 'Oppression'(30.05.2017)
NCLT has held that increasing authorised share capital of company, appointing additional directors and transferring shares to non-members without noti.....
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Supreme Court: Regulations of University Grants Commission are Binding on Universities(16.04.2024)
Supreme Court while directing Jamia Milia Islamia University to reinstate teachers on a permanent basis even after University Grants Commission’s lett.....
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NCPCR Takes Cognizance, Seeks Action Taken Report from WB Govt.(05.05.2021)
National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has written to the Home Secretary of West Bengal raising concerns over post-poll violence i.....
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Madras HC: Denying Employment to Daughter of Deceased on Ground of Marriage Violates Art. 14, 15, 16(12.04.2017)
Madras High Court has held that denying employment to daughter of deceased on ground of marriage is violation of Articles 14, 15 and 16 of the Constit.....
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ITAT, Mumbai: IT Law Doesn't Bar Assessing Officer to go Beyond Reasons Where Re-Assessment Initiated(28.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has observed that there is no bar under the law that the Assessing Officer is entitled to confine assessment on .....
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CCI Junks Complaint against Coal India, CIMFR(15.07.2016)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has rejected allegations of unfair business ways against Coal India and CIMFR pertaining to a global tender for .....
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Gujarat HC Issues Notice on Plea Seeking Permission to Perform Dokhmenashini(21.05.2021)
Gujarat High Court has issued notice on a petition filed by Surat Parsi Panchayat Board seeking permission to perform Dokhmenashini, a customary pract.....
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NHRC Takes Suo Moto Cognizance of Post-Poll Violence in West Bengal(05.05.2021)
National Human Rights Commission has taken suo moto cognizance taking note of several media reports published in various newspapers on May 4, 2021, re.....
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Delhi Court Seeks Clarification from Election Commission on Smriti Irani’s Educational Qualification(07.10.2016)
A Delhi Court has sought further clarifications from the Election Commission of India over a plea alleging Smriti Irani’s educational qualifications t.....
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ECI Recognises Eknath Shinde Group as Official Shiv Sena(20.02.2023)
Election Commission of India has recognised Eknath Shinde group as official Shiv Sena and allowed them to use official Bow & Arrow symbol and Shiv Sen.....
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SC: HCs Should Not Allow Admissions in Medical/ Dental Colleges Lacking Approval(12.04.2017)
Supreme Court has cautioned High Courts from issuing interim orders in cases of medical admissions when college in question has not been granted appro.....
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SC Junks Plea of Inquiry in Ram Navami Clashes(27.04.2022)
Supreme Court has junked a plea seeking the setting up of a judicial inquiry commission, headed by a former Chief Justice of India, to probe into the .....
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Del HC: Admission Can’t be Denied if DoE is Satisfied that Child is Entitled to Admission Under EWS(11.01.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that if the Directorate of Education (DoE) is satisfied that the child is entitled to preferential admission under the Econo.....
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Karnataka HC: SC/ST Commission Not Empowered to Adjudicate Disputes Between Individuals(05.01.2021)
Karnataka High Court has held that the Karnataka State Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Commission, is not empowered to adjudicate and decide dis.....
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Whenever money has been received by a party and when its refund is ordered, right to get interest follows, as a matter of course(25.04.2018)
In facts of present case, the complainant purchased plot in Central Greens, Sector 105 and the total sale price of the plot, in question, was fixed at.....
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CIC: No Need to Disclose Records Related to Dorje’s Visit(02.02.2016)
Central Information Commission (CIC) , while observing that disclosure of documents related to visit of Ogyen Trinley Dorje to Sikkim can adversly aff.....
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Supreme Court Imposes Costs for Taking Foreign Medical Admission with False Age Declaration(15.02.2022)
Supreme Court while deprecating the practice of getting admission in a medical course in a Foreign University without an eligibility certificate obser.....
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NHRC Notices DGP, Jharkhand Over Mob Lynching of 7 on Suspicion of Being Child Kidnappers(24.05.2017)
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report on mob lynching of seven persons on suspicion of being child k.....
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Supreme Court Issues Contempt Notice to Police Chief B S Bassi(07.09.2015)
Supreme Court has issued a contempt of court notice to Police Commissioner B S Bassi on failure of Delhi Police to bring an accused to court even afte.....
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Allahabad HC Stays Decision of UP Govt to Appoint Additional Assistant Teachers in The State(31.01.2022)
Allahabad High Court has stayed the decision of the Uttar Pradesh government to appoint 6800 additional candidates as primary assistant teachers in th.....
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Delhi State Commission Consumer Court Grants Rs. 25L to Woman as Compensation for Medical Negligence(06.06.2019)
Delhi State Commission Consumer Court has granted Rs. 25 lakh damage to a woman who became a victim of medical negligence and lost her baby after a ho.....
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Jhar. HC: Resolution Professional Under IBC Falls Within Ambit of 'Public Servant' Under POCA(07.04.2023)
Jharkhand High Court has held that Resolution Professional under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) will be considered a public servant under both s.....
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COMPAT Stays Rs 1,773-cr Penalty on Coal India, Imposed by CCI(18.05.2016)
Competition Appellate Tribunal (COMPAT) has set aside Rs 1,773-crore penalty imposed on Coal India by the Competition Commission of India (CCI). It al.....
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SC Dismisses Plea for Constituting "Special Purpose Fund" to Financially Assist NRIs(11.05.2020)
Supreme Court has dismissed a Petition seeking for the constitution of a "Special Purpose Fund" for Non-Resident Indians and emigrant workers who are .....
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Delhi Court Grants Bail To Man Accused Of Assaulting Swati Maliwal(23.01.2023)
Delhi Court has granted bail to Harish Chander, who is accused of allegedly harassing and assaulting Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) Chief Swati Mali.....
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LCI 268th Report on Bail Provisions: Reduce Incarceration Period for Unconvicted Undertrials(25.05.2017)
Law Commission of India in its 268th report related to bail system, made significant suggestions to change bail provisions keeping in mind that poor p.....
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Cal. HC: Male Counterpart Have a Discounted Relevance in Assisted Reproductive Technology Process(27.03.2023)
Calcutta High Court has observed that if omissions under various provisions of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Act, 2021 are read together it a.....
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Karnataka HC Directs Administration to Seek Assistance from Armed Forces for Tackling Covid-19(30.04.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the administration to immediately get in touch with the armed forces seeking assistance in providing beds with oxyge.....
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Manipur HC Directs State Bar Council to Release Funds for Lawyers Financial Assistance(19.05.2020)
Manipur High Court has directed the Bar Council of Manipur to release a sum of Rs. 2,08,932/- for purposes of extending financial assistance to advoca.....
Tags : Manipur High Court, Funds for Lawyers Financial Assistance
Mandatory requirement of AADHAR for individuals availing benefit under National AYUSH Mission(03.04.2017)
Whereas, the use of Aadhaar as identity document for delivery of services or benefits or subsidies simplifies the Government delivery processes, bring.....
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Kerala HC: Details of Funds in Possession Not Necessary in Plaint for Specific Performance(26.04.2022)
Kerala High Court has ruled that even if the plaintiff has not provided details of funds in her possession in a suit for specific performance or the w.....
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CCI Clears Star Health Acquisition by WestBridge, Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, others(05.04.2019)
Competition Commission of India has said that it has approved a deal involving acquisition of over 90 per cent stake in Star Health and Allied Insuran.....
Tags : Competition Commission of India, Star Health, WestBridge, Rakesh Jhunjhunwala
SC Stays Allahabad HC Order Appointing Commissioner to Inspect Shahi Eidgah Mosque(16.01.2024)
Supreme Court has passed an interim order staying the implementation of the order passed by the Allahabad High Court directing the appointment of a Co.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Commissioner, Shahi Eidgah Mosque
SC Issues Notice on Plea Seeking Removal of Govt. Control over Appointment(08.01.2021)
Supreme Court has issued notice on a Petition filed by Jamiat Ulema-I-Hind seeking directions to remove the Government control over the appointment of.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Appointment in National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions
CCI Approves Marriott-Starwood Deal(02.02.2016)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has given its approval for acquisition of Starwood Hotels and Resorts by Marriott International.
Tags : Competition Commission of India , Starwood Hotels , Marriott International
Kerala HC: Dismissed Government Servant Not to be Denied Compassionate Allowance(15.02.2022)
Kerala High Court has ruled that a government servant who was dismissed from service may not be denied special consideration for compassionate allowan.....
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NHRC Seeks Report From Jharkhand on Abduction, Recruitment of Children By Maoists(24.05.2017)
National Human Rights Commission has issued a notice to Government of Jharkhand, calling for a report after taking suo motu cognizance of a news artic.....
Tags : National Human Rights Commission, Jharkhand , Maoists
Calcutta HC Commutes Death Penalty of Man Convicted for Murdering Parents(27.03.2023)
Calcutta High Court while observing that the case does not fall within the purview of rarest of rare case, has commuted the death sentence of a man wh.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Death Penalty, Remission, Life Imprisonment
Delhi HC: Reassessment Notice Based on Error Resulting from Oversight of AO is Not Valid(10.11.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that the re-assessment notice based on an error resulting from the oversight of the assessing officer (AO) is not valid.
Tags : Delhi High Court, Assessing Officer, Valid
Kerala Consumer Forum: 3D Glasses Necessary to Watch Movie to be Made Available Free of Cost(20.04.2021)
Kerala State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has ruled that 3D glasses necessary for watching 3D movies in theatres should be made available fr.....
Tags : Kerala State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, 3D Glasses
Delhi HC Restores 'Status Quo Ante' for Loan Classified as NPA by Yes Bank(08.04.2020)
Delhi High Court has held that YES Bank should not have classified a loan account as Non-Performing Asset (NPA) when a delay in payment of installment.....
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NHRC Awards Compensation of Rs 50,000 over Delay in Registration of FIR(27.07.2016)
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has awarded a compensation of Rs 50,000 to a 25-year-old woman from Ghaziabad owing to a delay of three months.....
Tags : National Human Rights Commission , Compensation
HP HC: Revenue Officer has Discretion to Convert Itself to Civil Court to Decide Plea of Possession(06.03.2023)
Himachal Pradesh High Court while observing that while adjudicating the plea of adverse possession revenue officer has discretion, either to convert i.....
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#Monsoon Session: Rajya Sabha Passes RTE Amendments(03.08.2017)
Rajya Sabha has passed Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (Amendment) Bill, 2017, which aims to provide a two-year window to around 11.....
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Bombay HC to CBDT: Reconsider Its Proposal to Incentivise CIT (A) to Enhance Assessments(25.04.2019)
Bombay High Court has asked Central Board of Direct Taxes ( CBDT ) to reconsider its decision to incentivize the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) .....
Tags : Central Board of Direct Taxes , Bombay High Court, Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals)
Cabinet approves setting up of a Commission to examine the Sub-Categorization within OBCs(23.08.2017)
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today approved a proposal for setting up of a Commission under Article 340 of the Const.....
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Credit flow to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Sector(02.07.2020)
1. Please refer to circular RPCD.PLNFS.BC.No.63/06.02.31/2006-07 dated April 4, 2007 containing definition of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises as p.....
Tags : Credit flow, Msme, Classification
CIC to Sports Ministry: Is BCCI a National Sports Federation?(12.06.2017)
Central Information Commission (CIC) has questioned status of BCCI, asking Sports Ministry to clarify if it is a national sports federation.
Tags : Central Information Commission, BCCI
Gau. HC: Confession to Police Officer in Absence of Magistrate Can’t be Basis for Conviction(30.03.2023)
Gauhati High Court while acquitting a woman who was convicted for murdering her husband has held that confession made to police officers in absence of.....
Tags : Gauhati High Court, Confession, Inadmissible, Murder, Police Officer
Adverse Possession Plea can be Sustained Only When Possession is in Denial of True Owners' Title: SC(29.04.2019)
Supreme Court has observed that mere continuous possession howsoever long it may have been qua its true owner is not enough to sustain the plea of adv.....
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NCDRC Orders Spicejet To Pay Rs. 60,000 For Losing Passenger's Luggage(04.01.2016)
National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has asked SpiceJet airline to pay compensation and penalty of Rs. 60,000 to a Tripura resident.....
Tags : National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission , SpiceJet airline
SC Stays Madras HC Order Restraining AIADMK General Council from Passing Resolutions(06.07.2022)
Supreme Court has stayed the Madras High Court division bench's order staying the passing of resolutions in AIADMK General Council Meeting.
Tags : Supreme Court, AIADMK, Passing Resolutions
Delhi High Court Pulls Up Police for Attitude on Missing Kids(26.07.2019)
Delhi High Court has observed and made it clear to the police that it must coordinate with other stakeholders involved in the rescue and rehabilitatio.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Missing Kids
SC Grants Relief to Domicile Candidates Seeking Admission in Medical Courses(06.10.2016)
SC, while giving a major relief to domicile candidates seeking admission to MBBS course through NEET counseling, has ordered to give preference to med.....
Tags : SC, NEET, Medical, Admission
SC to Nagaland State Election Commission: Notify Local Body Polls With Women Quota Before March 14(14.02.2023)
Supreme Court has directed Nagaland State Election Commission to notify local body elections with women quota and place before it the official notific.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Nagaland State Election Commission, Women Quota, Local Body
NCLAT Bars Appointment of Retired Bank Official as Resolution Professional(25.05.2020)
National Companies Law Appellate Tribunal has upheld a bankruptcy tribunal order prohibiting appointment of a former employee of financial creditor as.....
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CCI Approves Tata Group’s Acquisition of Online Grocery Platform BigBasket(30.04.2021)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved acquisition by Tata Digital Limited of up to 64.3% of the total share capital of Supermarket Grocer.....
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CCI Gives Nod to Acquisition of Reliance Retail's Dairy Business by Heritage Foods(11.04.2017)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved acquisition of Reliance Retail's dairy business by Heritage Foods, owned by Andhra Chief Minister N.....
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Delhi HC Directs Revenue to Grant Immunity Under Section 270AA(26.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has observed that the assessee cannot be prejudiced by the inaction of the Assessing Officer, directing the revenue to grant immunity.....
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SC: When Land Belonging to Govt. is Subject to Adverse Possession, Courts Must Exercise Greater Care(11.08.2023)
Supreme Court has held that when the land wherein adverse possession has been claimed, belongs to the Government, the Court is duty-bound to act with .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Adverse Possession, Land, Government
CBDT Issues Clarification on Continuation of Concessional Rate of Tax on Interest Income of FPIs(18.03.2021)
Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued the clarification on the continuation of the concessional rate of tax on interest income of Foreign Po.....
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CCI Permits $150-mn JBF Group-KKR Credit deal(21.12.2015)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved polyster products manufacturer JBF Industries' $150 million deal with global investment firm KKR Cr.....
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SC Orders Release of All Convicts in Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case(11.11.2022)
Supreme Court has ordered premature release of all six convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case convicts while noting that convicts displayed g.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Rajiv Gandhi Assassination, Premature Release
CCI Nods for Nomura's 35% Stake Sale in LIC Nomura Mutual Fund(08.04.2016)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has permitted Japanese financial services major Nomura’s 35 per cent stake sale in the mutual fund business join.....
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Madras HC: ITSC Cannot Force Income Tax Dept to Settle Disputes with Assessees(26.04.2021)
Madras High Court has ruled that Income Tax Settlement Commission (ITSC) cannot force the Income Tax Department to settle disputes with assessees if t.....
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NCLT Urges Litigants to File Joint Memo of Written Submissions to Avoid Delay in Disposal(08.04.2020)
National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has urged all the litigants to file "Joint Memo" of written submissions, to avoid the lengthy process of filing r.....
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Supreme Court: Accused Cannot be Convicted Just because Extra Judicial Confession is Proved(06.11.2019)
Supreme Court has acquitted a man who spent about thirteen years in jail after he was convicted in a rape and murder case. The Apex Court set aside th.....
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Del. HC: Confessional Statement u/s 50 of PMLA Can Only be Used for Corroboration of Evidence(11.03.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that confessional statement under Section 50 of Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) can only be used for corrobo.....
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Kerala HC: Omission to Mention Nature of Debt or Liability in Notice Does Not Render it Invalid(31.05.2019)
Kerala High Court has observed that the omission or error in the notice under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 to mention the natur.....
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#Monsoon Session: Lok Sabha Passes Bills Extending CGST, IGST to J&K(03.08.2017)
Lok Sabha has passed two bills extending Central GST and Integrated GST to Jammu and Kashmir.
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Supreme Court: Actual Owner of the Property Must be Known to the Party Claiming Adverse Possession(21.03.2024)
Supreme Court has held that when a party claims adverse possession, he must know who the actual owner of the property is. Secondly, he must plead that.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Uninterrupted Possession, Adverse Possession
CIC to School Boards: Record Corporal Punishment Data, Take Action(27.07.2016)
Central Information Commission (CIC) has said that all school education boards must take note of cases of corporal punishment in their schools, form a.....
Tags : Central Information Commission , Corporal Punishment
SC: Minority Educational Institution Can’t Claim Exemption from Admission & Fee Regulatory Committee(18.03.2023)
Supreme Court has held that minority educational institution cannot claim complete immunity from the exercise undertaken by the Admission and Fee Regu.....
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Adjudicating Authority is only required to ascertain existence of default from records of an information utility(22.05.2020)
The twin appeals preferred by the same 'Financial Creditor' viz 'Allahabad Bank' against two different 'Corporate Debtors' primarily assail the orders.....
Tags : Application, Admission, Entitlement
CIC: UGC Must Give Clarifications on Recognized Courses(06.10.2016)
Central Information Commission (CIC), while rejecting the plea of Higher Education Regulator, has said that UGC and other public authorities cannot de.....
Tags : Central Information Commission, CIC, UGC, RTI
SC to UP Govt.: Decide Plea for Remission Within 3 Months of Prisoner Becoming Eligible(07.02.2023)
Supreme Court while issuing slew of directions to institutionalize the process of pre-mature release of prisoners, has directed UP Government to dispo.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Remission, Premature, Prisoner
College cannot claim non-eligibility for course if no mala fide in admission(13.05.2016)
A candidate once admitted to a college after full and true disclosure of her qualifications before the relevant authorities cannot be asked to vacate .....
Tags : Nursing, admission, eligibility requirement
Patna High Court Stays Fresh Admissions In Law Colleges In Bihar(01.04.2021)
Patna High Court has stayed new admissions in Government and Private law colleges in the State of Bihar till further orders due to lack of faculties, .....
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Bombay HC to Law Colleges: Complete Admission Process Without BCI's Consent, Approval(28.04.2017)
Bombay High Court has directed completion of admission process to law colleges for this academic year within stipulated time without Bar Council of In.....
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NCDRC: Provisions for Jurisdiction of Consumer Commissions Not Retrospective in Operation(22.03.2021)
National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has held that provisions regarding Jurisdiction of District, State and National Commission under Secti.....
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Delhi HC Asks SEC to Hold By-Polls to 13 Wards(21.12.2015)
Delhi High Court has directed State Election Commission (SEC) to hold by-elections to vacant seats in 13 municipal wards of Capital by April 30 next.....
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Ker HC Appoints Amicus Curiae in Plea Challenging Age Limit Under ART Act(15.11.2022)
Kerala High Court has appointed amicus curiae to assist the court in a batch of petitions challenging the upper age limit under the Assisted Reproduct.....
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Allahabad HC Refuses to Quash Charges Against Commissioner of Income Tax(18.11.2020)
Allahabad High Court has refused to quash charges in respect of offences of cheating, criminal conspiracy and Corruption against Commissioner of Incom.....
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Kerala HC: Puttingal Temple Fire Tragedy Should be Inquired by CBI(12.04.2016)
Kerala HC, while hearing Justice Chidambaresh's plea seeking ban on high decibel firecrackers, has observed that Puttingal temple fire tragedy should .....
Tags : Kerala HC, Puttingal temple fire tragedy , National Human Rights Commission
Madras HC Disposes of Nalini’s Petition for Premature Release(20.07.2016)
Madras HC has declined to entertain a plea by Rajiv Gandhi assassination case convict Nalini Sriharan seeking premature release, saying it cannot gran.....
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Supreme Court Grants Bail to Perarivalan, Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case Convict(10.03.2022)
Supreme Court has granted bail to AG Perarivalan, one of the seven convicts serving life sentence in the case related to the assassination of former P.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case, Bail to AG Perarivalan
Jammu & Kashmir HC Issues Directions for Vaccination of Lawyers; Financial Assistance(07.05.2021)
Jammu and Kashmir High Court has directed the Union Territory administration to ensure that lawyers in the age group of above 45 years are vaccinated .....
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#NEET_2017: Madras HC Dismisses Appeal for State Quota in Medical Admission(01.08.2017)
Madras High Court has upheld an order passed by a Single Judge quashing State Government’s order providing 85% quota in medical admissions for student.....
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CCI Finds Google Play Store’s Updated Billing Policy Violative of Competition Act(18.03.2024)
Competition Commission of India has prima facie found Google Play Store’s updated billing policy violative of provisions of Section 4(2)(a), 4(2)(b) a.....
Tags : Competition Commission of India, Google Play Store, Competition Act
Imposition of cost by CESTAT on grounds of quality of adjudication order(22.12.2015)
The Ministry of Finance has released an Instruction to Principal Chief Commissioners and Chief Commissioners of the Department to sensitize adjudicati.....
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CIC: Disclosure of IT Return Information Under RTI Invades Privacy of Assessee(19.04.2017)
Central Information Commission (CIC) has upheld an order rejecting an RTI application seeking details of income tax returns of a person on ground that.....
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Rajasthan HC Directs State to Decide on Plea Seeking Grant of Possession of Land by War Widow(21.01.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has directed the state government to decide on a war widow's plea seeking grant of possession and document of title of the land a.....
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CIC to NCERT: Why Content on Netaji Reduced in NCERT Books(25.01.2016)
Central Information Commission (CIC) has pulled up NCERT for cutting out content on national leaders like Subhas Chandra Bose and revolutionaries from.....
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Competition Commission of India Approves Reliance-Future Group Deal(23.11.2020)
Competition Commission of India has approved the acquisition of retail, wholesale, logistics & warehousing businesses of Future Group by Reliance Reta.....
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CIC Prevents Indian Seed Companies’ (Using Monsanto Technology) Obligatory Destruction of Seeds(20.04.2016)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has said in interim order that Indian seed companies that use global agriculture firm Monsanto's technology will.....
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Finance Ministry Enables New E-Bill System to Enable Paperless Submission of Bills/Claims(03.03.2022)
Finance Ministry has enabled the new e-Bill system to enable paperless submission, end to end digital processing of bills with the objective of ease o.....
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ITAT, Delhi: Accessing Premises for Technical Assistance Can't Be Treated as Permanent Establishment(11.03.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has held that access to a foreign enterprise for providing technical assistance to its Joint Venture Company in i.....
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Calcutta HC Directs Former WBSSC Advisor To Disclose His Assets in SSC Group-D Recruitment Scam(30.03.2022)
Calcutta High Court has affirmed a Single Judge's order directing S.P. Sinha, former West Bengal School Service Commission (SSC) advisor to provide d.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, S.P. Sinha, Bengal School Service Commission, appointment, Higher Secondary, West Bengal Board of Secondary Education
States can Impose Restrictions to Consider Remission Claims: SC(23.04.2019)
Supreme Court has upheld constitutional validity of Rule 8(2)(i) of the Rajasthan Prisons (Shortening of Sentences) Rules, 2006 and also said that sta.....
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Karnataka HC: Can’t Provide Free Bus Service to Enable Voters to Reach Polling Booth(17.05.2024)
Karnataka High Court has observed that free bus services cannot be provided to enable voters to reach polling booths and stated that the Chief Electio.....
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NHRC Notices Maharashtra Government over Death of 740 Tribal Students(19.10.2016)
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) while taking suo motu cognizance of news reports that 740 students of Residential Schools (ashramshalas) in tr.....
Tags : National Human Rights Commission, ashramshalas, Tribal Students
Delhi HC Directs Extension Of Pro Rata Pension To Non-Commissioned Officers of Defence(26.11.2020)
Delhi High Court has ruled that the non-commissioned officers of the defence forces are also entitled to the pro rata pension, which is currently only.....
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Additional or Joint Commissioners of IT to performs functions of Assessing Officers under Black Money Tax Act, 2015(24.08.2015)
The Central Board of Direct Taxes notified that Additional or Joint Commissioners of Income-tax will exercise the powers and perform the functions of .....
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NCDRC Suspends Functioning on Account of Health Ministry’s SOP on Covid-19(19.04.2021)
National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has suspended sitting of the National Commission with effect from 19th April, 2021 till 30th April, 20.....
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CIC to Indian Navy: Disclose Why India Accepted Cost Escalation for Gorshkov(22.05.2017)
Central Information Commission has asked Indian Navy to disclose reasons for India agreeing to cost escalation by Russia for purchase of refurbished a.....
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SC: Permitting Candidate to Inspect Answer Sheet Won’t Affect Public Interest or Govt. Functioning(19.07.2018)
While directing Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission to allow a candidate to see his answer sheets of examination, Supreme Court has observed that .....
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SC Allows UP Government to Recruit 37,339 Assistant Teachers(19.11.2020)
Supreme Court has allowed the Uttar Pradesh government to go ahead with the recruitment process of the remaining 37,339 of 69,000 posts of assistant t.....
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National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Closes Till May 4(17.04.2020)
National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has decided to remain closed until 4th May, 2020 in light of the extension of the national loc.....
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Linking of Organic Farming With Processing(02.07.2019)
Government of India has been promoting traditional farming in the States through dedicated Schemes, namely, Mission Organic Value Chain Development No.....
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Allahabad HC Directs UP Govt to Instruct District Magistrates to Re-evaluate Cases for Remission(08.11.2021)
Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh Government to instruct the District Magistrates of all the districts to re-evaluate the cases for .....
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Yahoo Books Indian Patent for Invention to Classify Image(27.05.2016)
Yahoo has secured an Indian patent for an invention regarding a method for processing image data for the purpose of classifying the images into either.....
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NCDRC Sentences Directors of Parsvnath Developers to Imprisonment for Failure to Refund Money(08.02.2021)
National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has sentenced the Managing Director and directors of Parsvnath Developers to three years in prison for.....
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Govt. Grants Patent to MSU Professor for Inventing a Chemical Process(01.08.2016)
An Assistant Professor from Department of Chemistry in Maharaja Sayajirao University (MSU) and her student have been granted a patent by Government fo.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Plea Challenging Standards of Professional Conduct and Etiquette(16.03.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Bar Council of India and Bar Council of Delhi on a plea by Advocate Prashant Bhushan challenging the validit.....
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CIC Lifts ‘Iron Curtain’ over the Kerala Cabinet’s Decisions(23.06.2016)
Central Information Commission (CIC), Kerala, has asked State Government to provide, in ten days, details of agendas and minutes regarding controversi.....
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CIC Directs Disclosure of UPA's Decision over De-Notifying 123 Wakf Properties(01.04.2016)
Central Information Commission (CIC) has ordered disclosure of all records related to UPA Government's decision to de-notify 123 Wakf properties which.....
Tags : Central Information Commission, UPA Government, Delhi Wakf Board
Madras HC: Route for Laying Transmission Lines to Ensure Least Displacement of Farmers(25.01.2021)
Madras High Court has observed that if transmission towers/lines have to be set up on agricultural lands, then the route should be so planned by the S.....
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CCI Dismisses Complaint against Digital Cinema Initiatives(20.06.2016)
Competition Commission India (CCI) has dismissed K Sera Sera Digital Cinema's allegations of unfair business practices made against US-based Digital C.....
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Delhi High Court Seeks Government Reply on Manu Sharma’s Plea(24.02.2020)
Delhi High Court has asked the Aam Aadmi Party Government to reply to a plea by Jessica Lal murder case convict, Manu Sharma, seeking premature releas.....
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7th Pay Commission Notified, Minimum HRA Fixed for Different City Categories(07.07.2017)
Seventh Central Pay Commission (CPC) resolution of the government has been published in the Gazette of India. The revised rates of the allowances shal.....
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Madras High Court Raps Trial Court for Wrong Conviction(16.12.2015)
Madras HC has pulled up a Sessions Court for having convicted five people under wrong provisions of law in a highway robbery case and set aside convic.....
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J&K HC: Soldier Missing for More Than 7 Years Presumed to be Dead(04.01.2021)
Jammu & Kashmir High Court has observed that a Soldier would be presumed to be dead, when his whereabouts remains unknown for more than seven years, a.....
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CCI Approves UltraTech Cement’s Rs16,189 Crore Deal with Jaiprakash Associates(11.08.2016)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved UltraTech Cement’s Rs16,189 Crore deal with Jaiprakash Associates.
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NHRC Issues Notice to Bengal Government, Police on Birbhum Incident(25.03.2022)
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to the West Bengal Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police over the violence in .....
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LCI 267th Report: Panel Calls For Wider `Incitement' Definition to Curb 'Hate Speech'(27.03.2017)
Law Commission of India (LCI) in its 267th Report has recommended introducing more provisions in Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Code of Criminal Procedur.....
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SC: Candidate’s MBBS Admission Cancellation Over Social and Economically Backward Certificate Stayed(08.04.2024)
SC while issuing notice, has stayed 'Teli' caste student's cancellation of MBBS admission in Government Medical College, Vadodara which was done as a .....
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CIC to AMU: Remove Inequality in Re-Check of Supplementary Papers(01.02.2016)
Central Information Commission (CIC) has asked Executive Council of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) to make appropriate changes in process of re—evalu.....
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CCI: Reliance Jio’s Free Services Not Anti-Competitive(12.06.2017)
Competition Commission of India has rejected telecom major, Bharti Airtel’s predatory pricing complaint against Reliance Jio and Reliance Industries L.....
Tags : Competition Commission of India, Anti-Competitive, Jio
SC: Const. Courts Can Impose Life Sentence for Fixed Term Without Remission(30.03.2023)
Supreme Court has held that even in case where capital punishment is not imposed, Constitutional Courts can impose fixed term sentence by directing th.....
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SC Refuses to Interfere With EC's Report Opposing Release of Modi Biopic Before Poll Ends(26.04.2019)
Supreme Court has backed stand of Election Commission in refusing to lift stay on release of the biopic on PM Narendra Modi until the conclusion of Lo.....
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CIC: Can't Disclose All Government Email IDs(04.01.2016)
Central Information Commission (CIC) has ruled that email IDs of all government officials cannot be provided under the Right to Information Act as it .....
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Madhya Pradesh High Court Directs State to Reimburse Entire Admissible Fees to Law Student(16.08.2021)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the State Government to reimburse the entire admissible fees to a law student belonging to the OBC category und.....
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CCI Orders Inquiry against Max Super Speciality Hospital(19.11.2015)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has ordered inquiry against Max Super Speciality Hospital and Becton Dickinson India for alleged anti-competitiv.....
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Karnataka HC Extends Interim Order Restraining CCI from Divulging Confidential Information of Google(26.05.2022)
Karnataka High Court has extended its order restraining the Competition Commission of India (CCI) from divulging confidential information of Google In.....
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SC Directs Contemnors Who Re-possessed Property By Breaking Open Lock to be Kept in Civil Prison(11.03.2022)
Supreme Court has directed for keeping the contemnors who irrespective of Court's order re-possessed the property by breaking open the locks in civil .....
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Kerala HC Turns Down Plea Challenging Vires of S. 33(b) Of Indian Succession Act(12.06.2018)
Kerala High Court has turned down a widow’s plea challenging the constitutionality of Section 33(b) of the Indian Succession Act which provides 50 per.....
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SC: Authorities Directed to Take Immediate Measures Regarding Municipal Solid Waste in Delhi(14.05.2024)
SC has directed several authorities to ensure that till the time proper facilities for processing waste are in place, quantity of untreated municipal .....
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Madras HC Notices State Government, Opposition over Local Body Polls(19.10.2016)
Madras High Court has noticed Principal Opposition Party - DMK and State Government on an appeal moved by Tamil Nadu State Election Commission (TNSEC).....
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Cal. HC Sets Aside Murder Conviction on Ground that Confession Made to Police Not Admissible(21.04.2023)
Calcutta High Court while setting aside a murder conviction observed that confession of accused, even if in writing, made to a police officer is not a.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Murder, Confession, Police Officer
Terrorist laws cannot curtail or erode a person of the fundamental rights(11.03.1994)
Terrorism, and the outpouring of solidarity in the aftermath, may have a lay understanding today, but an appreciation of laws that enable a response i.....
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Ker. HC: Can’t Use Municipality-Owned Parking Space for Dharna Without Official Permission(04.04.2023)
Kerala High Court while observing that although every citizen has right to access Shops in building owned by municipality, open space is intended for .....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Municipality, Dharna, Permission
CIC Rules, Cabinet Secretariat Can’t Deny to Disclose Details of Agenda(16.05.2016)
Central Information Commission (CIC) has ruled that Cabinet Secretariat can’t deny access to items on agenda of Cabinet after meeting is over under Ri.....
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Kerala HC: Expression of Name is Part of Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression(04.05.2020)
Kerala High Court has held that expression of one's name in the manner one wishes is a Fundamental Right enshrined under Article 19(1)(a) of the Const.....
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SC: Women SSC Officers Not to be Discharged Pending Consideration of Grant of Permanent Commission(05.08.2020)
Supreme Court has directed that the Petitioners who are serving Women SSC Officers shall not be discontinued from service pending consideration of the.....
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Delhi High Court Seeks LG, AAP Govt's Reply on BJP Leader's Petition(13.08.2015)
Delhi High Court has sought reply from Lieutenant Governor and AAP Government on petition by BJP leader Vijender Gupta seeking implementation of 4th F.....
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Kerala HC Seeks Details of Aid Given Through Embassies to Indians Stranded in Gulf Nations(22.04.2020)
Kerala high Court has directed the Central Government to file a statement giving specific details of the financial and medical assistance granted thro.....
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AP HC: Prosecution Against Assessee for Belated Deposit of TDS, Quashed(25.06.2024)
Andhra Pradesh High Court while observing that the Commissioner of Income Tax failed to consider material placed by the assessee showing that there wa.....
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NHRC Issues Notice to Govt. on Amnesty's Decision to Close India Operations(01.10.2020)
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) takes suo motu cognizance of the matter and directs issuance of the notice to the Home Secretary, Ministry of .....
Tags : National Human Rights Commission, Amnesty International
NHRC Notices UP Government over Death of Asthma Patient in Ambulance(14.10.2016)
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notice to UP Government over death of an asthma patient because of an empty oxygen cylinder in ambu.....
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Delhi HC: Profession of Law Not Confined to Acting or Pleading Before a Court of Law(11.04.2023)
Delhi High Court while observing that has held that pursuing LL.M in law doesn’t constitute a break in practice, has held that profession of law also .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Profession of Law, LL.M
CCI Junks Complaint against Bestech(09.09.2016)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has dismissed charges against Gurgaon-based realty firm Bestech India with regard to unfair terms and conditions.....
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ITAT, Bangalore: No Rationale in Making Additions to Income on Violation of RBI Notifications(11.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Bangalore has observed that there is no rationale in the action of the Assessing Officer of making additions to income .....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, rationale, Assessing Officer, assesse, Section 68 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, Reserve Bank of India
NCDRC Orders Testing of 13 Samples of Maggie Noodles(16.10.2015)
National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has ordered 13 samples of Nestle India’s Maggi instant noodles to be sent to a government-run .....
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CIC Seeks Information on Action Taken Against Those Who Leaked Information on IFS Officer Sanjiv(31.12.2015)
Central Information Commission (CIC) has ordered Prime Minister's Office to disclose details of any action taken against people for allegedly leaking .....
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Bombay HC Sets Aside Government Decision to Hold Common Entrance Test for Class XI Admission(11.08.2021)
Bombay High Court has set aside the Maharashtra Government's decision to hold a common entrance test (CET) based only on the State Board's syllabus fo.....
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Delhi High Court Sets Aside CVC's Inquiry Against Walmart India(05.09.2018)
Delhi High Court has set aside the Central Vigilance Commission's inquiry into bribery allegations against American retail giant Walmart's Indian arm.
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Kerala HC: State to Upgrade System, FSL Reports to be Submitted Within 3 Weeks(13.04.2022)
Kerala High Court has released a man on bail and observed that the forensic science laboratories (FSL) in the State were collapsing and required an up.....
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Fraud Not Necessary Element for Passing Off if Defendant Has Adopted Plaintiff’s Trademark: SC(24.09.2018)
Supreme Court has observed that though passing off is an action based on deceit but fraud is not a necessary element of a right of action, if otherwis.....
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CCI Approves Restructuring of Fortis Group(25.10.2016)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved proposed restructuring of Fortis Group, which includes de-merger of Pathology Business, SRL Labs.
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Scheme Guidelines for remission of duties and taxes on exported products(17.08.2021)
1. In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 read with Para 1.02 of the Foreign Tra.....
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Delhi HC: Court is Permitted to Entertain Application to Amend Admission Made in Pleadings(09.08.2021)
Delhi High Court has observed that a Court is permitted to entertain an application to amend an admission made in pleadings even after reserving judgm.....
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NHRC Notices TN Government over Death of Three Girls in Road Mishap(17.10.2016)
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notice to Tamil Nadu government over reported death of three college girls in a road accident invol.....
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Allahabad HC Sets Aside Remission of Convict Who Was Awarded Life Sentence in 2 Cases(20.04.2023)
Allahabad High Court has set aside a government order by which a convict, who was granted a life imprisonment sentence in two criminal cases, was gran.....
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Dates for Winter Session of Parliament announced(09.11.2015)
The Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs recommended convening the Winter Session of Parliament from 26 November to 23 December 2015. The first .....
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CCI Asks Google to Respond in Complaint Alleging Abuse of Android Operating System(08.10.2020)
Competition Commission of India has asked Google to respond to a complaint by two lawyers accusing the US-based tech major of abusing its Android oper.....
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Madras High Court Orders Status Quo on MBBS/BDS Admissions(13.07.2017)
Madras High Court has directed State Government and Director of Medical Education to maintain status quo until Friday with respect to MBBS/BDS admissi.....
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CCI Orders Probe into WhatsApp's New Privacy Policy; Finds Prima Facie 'Abuse of Dominance'(25.03.2021)
Competition Commission of India has ordered a probe into the new privacy policy of WhatsApp, after making a prima facie observation that it was violat.....
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Delhi High Court: Appointment on Compassionate Grounds is Not a Vested Right(05.03.2018)
Delhi High Court has held that appointment on compassionate grounds is not a “vested right” which can be exercised despite a long period of time havin.....
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Orissa HC: Married Daughters Can't be Denied Benefit Under Rehabilitation Assistance Scheme(31.10.2022)
Orissa High Court while reaffirming rights of married daughter to seek compassionate employment upon death of her father has held that married daughte.....
Tags : Orissa High Court, Married Daughter, Compassionate Appointment
Supreme Court Seeks Election Commission Response on Congress pleas(24.08.2018)
Supreme Court has sought Election Commission response on pleas filed by Congress leaders Kamal Nath and Sachin Pilot alleging duplication of names in .....
Tags : Supreme Court , Election Commission, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan
Russian Constitutional Court can look into decisions of international courts(15.12.2015)
President Vladimir Putin of Russia has granted assent to a Bill that allows Russia’s Constitutional Court to look into decisions of international cour.....
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Karnataka HC Dismisses NLSIU Student's Plea to Accept Submission Beyond Deadline(12.10.2020)
Karnataka High Court has dismissed a Petition filed by a student of the National Law School of India University, (NLSIU) seeking directions to the Uni.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Submission of Assignment Beyond Deadline
Karnataka HC : Overseas Citizens To Be Treated on Par With NRI in MBBS/BDS Admissions(13.07.2017)
Karnataka High Court has held that Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) cardholders, who are NEET UG 2017 qualified, shall be entitled to be treated on pa.....
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Delhi HC: Transgender Person to Produce Gender Re-Assignment Certificate, Violates Article 21(12.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that the Passport Rules, 1980 as they require a Transgender person to produce Gender Re-assignment certificate Surgery, is p.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Passport Rules, Transgender person, Gender Re-assignment certificate, Article 21 of the Constitution
NCDRC: Law of Limitation Gives No Extra Time to Govt Bodies(19.07.2017)
National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has held that law of limitation does not permit any extra time for government functionaries that must .....
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Supreme Court: Sub-Classification of SCs/STs by States is Permissible(01.08.2024)
Supreme Court while overruling the judgement of EV Chinnaiah v. State of Andhra Pradesh (MANU/SC/0960/2004; 2004 INSC 644), has upheld the power of th.....
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Gujarat HC Notices Centre, State on Plea to Increase Income Limit for OBC Quota(20.10.2016)
Gujarat High Court has issued notices to State and Central Governments on a PIL challenging recommendation of National Commission for Backward Classes.....
Tags : Gujarat High Court, National Commission for Backward Classes, NCBC, OBC
Chhattisgarh HC: Clause for Compensatory Recruitment to Include Female Dependents(31.01.2022)
Chhattisgarh High Court has held that a clause in an agreement under Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, which only entitled a male dependent for compensat.....
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Competition Commission of India Levies Rs 74 Cr Fine on Himalaya Drug and Three Others(05.06.2019)
Competition Commission of India has imposed a total fine of over Rs 74 crore on Himalaya Drug Company and Intas Pharmaceuticals along with its senior .....
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All. HC to State: Upload OBC Commission's Report on its Website in 4 Days(07.04.2023)
Allahabad High Court has directed State government to upload on its website the report prepared by the dedicated Uttar Pradesh Backward Classes Commis.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, OBC Commission, Report, Urban Local Body
CIC to Green Ministry: Make Coastal Area Expert Panel Report Public(17.05.2016)
Central Information Commission (CIC) has asked Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar’s office to submit the response and to make action taken on expe.....
Tags : Central Information Commission , Environment Minister , India’s coastal areas
NHRC Takes Suo Moto Cognizance of Vizag Gas Leak(08.05.2020)
National Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognizance of media reports about the death of eight persons and over five thousand others falling.....
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Kerala HC: Compassionate Allowance Does Not Have All Characteristics of Pension(17.06.2021)
Kerala High Court has dismissed an appeal filed by a former CISF employee, holding that compassionate allowance does not have all the characteristics .....
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Steering Committee on Fintech related issues submits its Final Report to Finance Minister(02.09.2019)
The Steering Committee on Fintech related issues constituted by the Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic Affairs, today submitted its Final Rep.....
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Ker. HC: Can’t Discriminate Against Students for Availing Student Concession Rate While Boarding Bus(08.08.2023)
Kerala High Court has held that as long as student concessions are in force, owners and employees of a bus cannot take a discriminative stand against .....
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Gujarat High Court Slams State Election Commission(15.10.2015)
Gujarat HC has slammed State Election Commission and said that election commission was for furtherance democracy and not for diluting the process of l.....
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Karnataka HC: Lodging Electoral Expenditure Accounts Ensures Transparency of Candidates(22.04.2022)
Karnataka High Court has dismissed a petition, passed by the Karnataka State Election Commission by disqualifying from continuing as the elected membe.....
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Supreme Court Gives Liberty to Election Commission to Fight Paid News(31.10.2018)
Supreme Court has stayed a Delhi High Court order that questioned EC’s remit over content of speech and paid news.
Tags : Supreme Court, Election Commission
All. HC: DCP Pulled Up for Directing Further Investigation Without Leave of the Magistrate(13.06.2024)
Allahabad High Court has pulled up a Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) who directed further investigation without the leave of the court in a case i.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Chargesheet
CCI Imposes Rs 6,700-Crore Penalty on 11 Cement Firms for Cartelisation(01.09.2016)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has imposed more than Rs 6,700 crore penalty on 11 cement companies - UltraTech, Binani, Ramco, Jaiprakash Assoc.....
Tags : Competition Commission of India, Cement Firms
Ker. HC: Can’t Recall Child Witness to Fill Up Lacuna and Omission in Evidence of Accused(24.05.2024)
Kerala High Court has held that as per the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 accused cannot recall a child witness for cross-exami.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Child Witness, Omission in Evidence
CCI Dismisses Meru’s Complaint against Uber(30.12.2015)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has dismissed a complaint filed by Meru Cabs Company against Uber alleging that they were following predatory pr.....
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Karnataka HC: Commissioner of BBMP Empowered to Adjudicate Upon Rights of Parties(10.08.2021)
Karnataka High Court has held that Commissioner of Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) who also holds quasi-judicial powers and is empowered to .....
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CIC Seeks Info on Steps Taken to Reclaim Koh-i-Noor, Tipu Sultan’s Sword(29.08.2018)
Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) and Ministry of Culture to intimate an RTI applicant about the efforts.....
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NCLAT: Resolution Professional Cannot Withhold Any Plan and Refuse to Submit Before CoC(12.04.2022)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, has observed that Resolution Professional of its own cannot withhold any plan and reject to submit the same b.....
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LCI 271st Report: Proposes Setting Up Of National And Regional DNA Data Banks(28.07.2017)
Law Commission of India has submitted its 271st report titled “Human DNA Profiling – A Draft Bill for the Use and Regulation of DNA Based Technology” .....
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Protecting ‘morality’: Sparks in the wrong powder keg(30.03.1989)
The Central Board of Film Certification’s trimming of movies to conform to the ‘morals of society’ may occasionally lead to ‘silent’, blurry and somew.....
Tags : Film certification, intolerance, freedom of expression
CESTAT: No Service Tax Leviable on Toll Collection(27.05.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has ruled that amount collected by a toll collector during toll-collection activity will no.....
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Delhi HC Seeks Delhi Govt's Reply in Plea Challenging Validity of Delhi Minorities Commission Act(30.07.2020)
Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Government to file a reply in a plea challenging the validity of the Delhi Minorities Commission Act, 1999.
Tags : Delhi High Court, Validity of Delhi Minorities Commission Act
Orissa HC: Date of Submission of Chargesheet is Only Relevant Date for Grant of Default Bail(25.04.2022)
Orissa High Court has held that date of submission of chargesheet is the only relevant date that should be taken into consideration while granting def.....
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Tel. HC: SHRC Can’t Adjudicate Upon Property Disputes(07.08.2023)
Telangana High Court has observed that as per G.Manikyamma v. Roudri Cooperative Housing Society Ltd. (MANU/SC/1097/2014) it is evident that Section 1.....
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Gujarat High Court Issues Notice to Govt., EC on PIL Alleging Minister’s Fake MBA Degree(14.10.2015)
Gujarat HC has served notices to State Government, Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Shankar Chaudhary and Election Commission (EC) on a.....
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ITAT, Ahmedabad: Assessing Officer Cannot Interfere With Business Decisions of Assessee(20.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Ahmedabad has observed that the Assessing Officer cannot interfere with the business decisions of the assessee.
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Assessing Officer, assessee
SIT On Black Money Is Public Authority Under RTI: CIC(12.10.2017)
Central Information Commission (CIC) has held the special investigation team on black money a ‘public authority’ as per the Right to Information Act.
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Kar HC: No Need to Share Opinion Given by CVC to Discipl. Authority with Delinquent Bank Employee(07.06.2024)
Kar. HC has observed that the Court does not subscribe to the views that opinion of Central Vigilance Commission to disciplinary authority should alwa.....
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Karnataka HC Put Stay on Admission to KG Classes Under RTE Act(23.12.2015)
Karnataka HC has restrained State from sending children to pre-school sections such as lower and upper kindergarten for admission under Right to Educa.....
Tags : Karnataka HC, Right to Education (RTE) Act, Admission to KG Classes
Kerala HC Upholds Constitutional Validity of Kerala State Commission for SC-STs Act(01.10.2020)
Kerala High Court has upheld the constitutional validity of Kerala State Commission for the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes Act, 2007.
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NHRC Seeks Report from Kerala Government over Custodial Death(14.10.2016)
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a notice to Kerala Government over death of a man from Tamil Nadu in police custody after he was ar.....
Tags : NHRC, National Human Rights Commission, Custodial Death
Mumbai Court: Woman Groped on Street Can't be Prosecuted as Participant to Crime(12.04.2023)
Mumbai Sessions Court while upholding discharge of Shilpa Shetty in a 2007 obscenity case has observed that a woman being groped on the street can’t n.....
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SC: Court Should be Satisfied that Confession is Voluntary and Accused was Informed of his Rights(17.09.2019)
Supreme Court has observed that even if confessions made to investigating officers are held to be admissible under Section 67 of Narcotic Drugs and Ps.....
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Delhi HC Asks Centre to Consider ‘Facial Recognition’ System for Missing Children(12.09.2016)
Delhi HC, while stressing on need of a system by which information and details of missing child can be matched with children who are found and recover.....
Tags : Delhi HC, Missing Children
CCI Orders Probe Against Telecom Giants for 'Cartelisation'(12.05.2017)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has ordered a probe of telecom majors, Bharti Airtel, Vodafone India and Idea Cellular, for allegedly trying to .....
Tags : Competition Commission of India, Bharti Airtel, Vodafone India, Idea Cellular, Jio
SC: RP Can Take Control of Corporate Debtor's Rights in Assets Licensed to Third Parties(16.03.2023)
Supreme Court has held that Resolution Professional (RP) is entitled to take control of the rights of a corporate debtor in assets which are licensed .....
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CIC Slaps Max Penalty for Denying Information on Illegal Constructions Near Taj Mahal(06.06.2017)
Central Information Commissioner has imposed maximum penalty of Rs. 25,000 on two officials of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) for failing to pro.....
Tags : Central Information Commissioner, Taj Mahal
SC: Consumer Commission Can’t Decide High Disputed Facts or Case Involving Criminal/Tortious Acts(29.03.2023)
Supreme Court has held that proceedings before Consumer Commission being summary in nature, complaints involving highly disputed questions of facts or.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Consumer Commission, Disputed Facts
Staff Entitled to Know About Financial Status of Company: CIC(26.04.2019)
Central Information Commission has held that an employee is entitled to know under Right to Information Act, 2005 about the financial status of the em.....
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Supreme Court Scraps Congress Plea, Gives Clean Chit to EC(15.10.2018)
Supreme Court has dismissed pleas of Congress leaders challenging the fidelity of voter lists and said the Election Commission's bona fides should not.....
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Gauhati HC Asks Authority to Identify Areas Where Marginalized Families Need Assistance(18.06.2021)
Gauhati High Court has asked authorities of Kamrup Metropolitan district to identify the areas where marginalised families need assistance in form of .....
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Leave can be granted by trial court to file documents on a good cause being shown by Defendant(01.11.2017)
The present petition is against orders passed by Courts below, on an application Paper moved by the Plaintiff for rejection of application 111-Ga of t.....
Tags : Document, Admission, Validity
Orissa HC: Possession Not Proved Merely by Sitting in Vehicle from Which Contraband is Seized(13.07.2022)
Orissa High Court has held that a person merely sitting in a vehicle from which contrabands were seized does not necessarily point to the fact that th.....
Tags : Orissa High Court, Possession, Contrabands
Allahabad HC: Information Commission Don’t Have Power to Review or Change its Own Order(03.11.2016)
Allahabad High Court has ordered that UP State Information Commission does not have a power to review and change its own orders, including order of im.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Information Commission, review, RTI Act
NCDRC: Presence of Arbitration Clause in Agreement Doesn’t Bar Jurisdiction of Consumer Forum(05.05.2023)
National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has held that consumer court retains the power to handle complaints, even if there is an arbitr.....
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Reasonableness of fee depends on facts of case and appreciation of previous fee with passage of time(12.08.2015)
The Supreme Court rejected the claim that collection of a gallonage fee by state at the rate of Re.1 per bulk litre was illegal, arbitrary and without.....
Tags : excise, fee, excessive, passage of time
NCDRC Directs Builder to Compensate Homebuyers for Delay in Refund of Maintenance Deposit(14.02.2022)
National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has ordered a refund of the refundable maintenance along with delay compensation at 6% for the Flat Ow.....
Tags : National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Refund of Maintenance Deposit
Delhi High Court Seeks Centre, DU’s Response on Admission Norms(11.06.2019)
Delhi High Court has sought the response of the Centre and the Delhi University (DU) on a petition challenging its new admission norms for undergradua.....
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All. HC Rejects PIL Seeking Release of Justice Rohini Commission Report on OBC Sub-Categorisation(03.05.2024)
Allahabad High Court has rejected a PIL seeking direction to Union Government for publishing report dated 21.07.2023 of Justice Rohini Commission on s.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, PIL, Other Backward Classes, Justice Rohini Commission
CWC and Labour Department more in breach than compliance of child welfare guidelines(04.09.2015)
In a case emerging out a lack of action taken by the police against a person employing children in a welding shop, the Court made a “shocking revelati.....
Tags : Children, employed, welfare commission, parents
SC Issues Notice on Plea Seeking Appointment of Full-Term Member for National Commission for SC/ST(11.01.2021)
Supreme Court has issued notice on a plea seeking appointment of full-term Chairman, Vice-Chairman and other members of the National Commissions for S.....
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P&H HC: Property Acquired Before Commission of Criminal Activity Cannot Be Attached Under PMLA(16.03.2020)
Punjab & Haryana High Court has held that property acquired before the commission of criminal activity or the introduction of Prevention of Money Laun.....
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CIC: Donations Received By Electoral Trusts And Its Distribution Thereof Not Personal Information(25.01.2017)
Central Information Commission (CIC) has said that details of donation received by Electoral Trusts and their further distribution to political partie.....
Tags : Central Information Commission, Donations, Electoral Trust
Del. HC: National Commission For Scheduled Castes Cannot Initiate Enquiry On Specious Complaint(17.10.2022)
Delhi High Court has observed that National Commission For Scheduled Castes (SC) cannot initiate an enquiry under Article 338 of the Constitution of I.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, National Commission For Scheduled Castes, complaint, Article 338
SC to Centre: Bring Law to Regulate Legal Profession, Cap Lawyers' Fees(06.12.2017)
Supreme Court, while expressing concern over growing commercialization of legal profession with lawyers demanding "astronomical" fees from litigants, .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Legal Profession
Gau. HC: Extra-Judicial Confession Must Be Corroborated By Other Reliable Evidence For Conviction(27.01.2023)
Gauhati High Court while setting aside the conviction and life sentenced of applicant under Section 302 of IPC by the trial court has reiterated that .....
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Delhi HC Stays CIC Order Directing Tihar Authority, Govt to Compensate Convict(30.01.2017)
Delhi High Court has stayed order of Central Information Commission (CIC) directing Tihar Jail Authorities and Delhi Government to compensate a convic.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Central Information Commission, Tihar Jail
Ker. HC Bars Display of Advertisements in State Transport Buses, Cites Distraction to Other Drivers(17.10.2022)
Kerala High Court has directed the Transport Commissioner and State Police Chief to take the necessary steps to ensure that no Kerala State Road Trans.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Transport Commissioner, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation
Delhi High Court: Deployment of CISF Personnel Shall be Based on Operational Requirements(27.02.2024)
Delhi High Court has stated that deployment of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel can either be in India or Abroad and such posting sh.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Central Industrial Security Force, Operational Necessities
Raj HC: Cognizance Can be Taken by Sessions Court Against Accused Who Haven’t Yet Been Chargesheeted(19.04.2024)
Rajasthan High Court has held that the Court of Sessions is empowered to take cognizance against those accused persons under Section 193 Code of Crimi.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, S. 193 CrPC, Investigating Agency, Court of Sessions
SC Issues Notice on PIL for Making Politicians’ Wealth Source Public(20.07.2016)
SC has issued notice to Centre and Election Commission seeking their response to a PIL for making politicians declare their sources of income in their.....
Tags : SC , Centre , Election Commission
Telangana HC Issues Notice in Plea Challenging Suspension of Assembly Budget Session(10.03.2022)
Telangana High Court has issued notices to Telangana Legislature Secretary in a writ petition filed by three BJP MLAs challenging their suspension fro.....
Tags : Telangana High Court, Suspension of Assembly Budget Session
Rajya Sabha Passes Surrogacy and Assisted Reproductive Technology Bills(09.12.2021)
Rajya Sabha has cleared the Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2020, and the Assistive Reproduction Technology (Regulation) Bill, 2021. The two bills aim to.....
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Central Information Commission to RBI: Disclose Names of Big Defaulters(28.05.2019)
Central Information Commission has directed the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to disclose the list of big loan defaulters it had sent to banks for resol.....
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#Monsoon Session: Rajya Sabha Passes Backward Classes Bill(01.08.2017)
Rajya Sabha has passed 'The Constitutional (123rd Amendment) Bill, 2017' that seeks to give constitutional status to National Commission for Backward .....
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Ker HC: If Accused Holds Joint Possession of Property Then No Offence of Criminal Trespass Attracted(19.03.2024)
Kerala High Court has held that in cases where there is a property in question which is held by the accused under joint possession then no offence of .....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Section 449 of IPC, Joint Possession, Criminal Trespass
NGT Directs Cavelossim Panchayat to Clean “Nullah”(26.07.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Cavelossim panchayat to clean a polluted nullah in the village, stating that it cannot escape its responsib.....
Tags : National Green Tribunal, Cavelossim panchayat
ITAT, Mumbai: Claim Of Deduction to be Reckoned From Date of Possession of New Property(11.03.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has ruled that an assessee's claim of deduction under Section 54 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 was to be reckoned .....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Possession of New Property
DIRECT TAXATION - Omission by CA Reasonable Cause for Not Claiming Refund in Time: Delhi HC(28.02.2019)
Delhi High Court has held that omission on the part of the Chartered Accountant/ auditor would constitute a reasonable cause delay in claiming the ref.....
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Any classification should be based on the description and function of an item as it is imported and not on its end-use(30.11.2023)
The Respondent Larsen and Toubro Ltd. imported G-24 PL 001 GSM Chipset Wavecom (modem) vide Bill of Entry No.2120004 dated 02.09.2009, classifying the.....
Tags : Explanatory Notes, Product, Classification
SC Decides Against Staying Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023(21.03.2024)
Supreme Court has refused to stay Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023 which removes the Chief Justice of India from.....
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CIC Seeks Details of LTC Cases(29.08.2016)
Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed the Department of Space to make public details of the investigation against those officials accused .....
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CESTAT, Ahmedabad: Process of Segregation of Waste is Manufacture Activity(01.04.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal Ahmedabad has observed that the process of segregation of waste amounts to manufacturing activity, .....
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Delhi HC Asks State to Admit Students in Schools(24.04.2019)
Delhi High Court has asked Delhi Government to give admission to 130 students, who were denied admissions various grounds including lack of Aadhaar, i.....
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SC: Full Ownership of Property Under S.14 (1) Can be Claimed by Hindu Woman Only if She Possesses it(20.05.2024)
Supreme Court has held that for establishing full ownership on the undivided joint family estate under Section 14(1) of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956.....
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CCI Approves RBS India-Sanctum Wealth Acquisition Deal(30.12.2015)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved acquisition of Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) Group's India wealth management business by Sanctum Wea.....
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SC Bars Withdrawal of Criminal Prosecution Against MPs/MLAs Without Permission of HC(10.08.2021)
Supreme Court has directed that no prosecution against MPs and MLAs will be withdrawn without the permission of the High Court of the concerned state......
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Madras High Court: Teachers Strike is a Reason for TN Students’ Poor NEET Performance(14.09.2017)
Madras High Court, while censuring government teachers who are boycotting classes as part of their protest demanding implementation of Seventh Pay Com.....
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P&H HC Grants Bail to Former AIG Ashish Kapoor In Bribery Case(01.06.2023)
Punjab and Haryana High Court while taking note of petitioners' "substantial period" of custody of more than seven months, has granted bail to former .....
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System-based asset classification - UCBs(12.08.2020)
1. Please refer to the Master Circular DCBR.BPD. (PCB) MC No.12/09.14.000/2015-16 dated July 1, 2015 containing consolidated instructions on income re.....
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Calcutta HC: No Hospital Can Refuse to Admit COVID Patient if Beds are Available(18.09.2020)
Calcutta High Court has said that no hospital can refuse to admit a COVID-19 patient if beds for such patients are available and that this is one of t.....
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Central Information Commission Kendriya Bhandar within the Purview of RTI Act(03.10.2016)
Central Information Commission has declared Government Employees' Cooperative Society Kendriya Bhandar to be a public authority under the Right to Inf.....
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Bombay HC Grants Bail to POCSO Accused; Says Kissing & Fondling Not Unnatural Offence U/S 377 IPC(16.05.2022)
Bombay High Court has granted bail to a man accused of a minor boy's sexual assault
and observed that kissing and touching private parts are prima fa.....
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Delhi HC Notices AAP Govt Over Non Implementation of CIC Order on Environ Cost(01.02.2017)
Delhi High Court has sought response of Delhi Government on why it has not complied with a 2011 Central Information Commission (CIC) order to display .....
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SC Issues Notice on Challenge Against Rakesh Asthana's Appointment as Delhi Police Commissioner(26.11.2021)
Supreme Court has issued notice on the petitions filed by the NGO Centre for Public Interest Litigation challenging the appointment of Rakesh Asthana .....
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Supreme Court: Income From Compassionate Employment Not to be Deducted From MACT Compensation Amount(08.05.2017)
Supreme Court has held that income from compassionate employment granted to claimant is not liable to be deducted from compensation amount which is li.....
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Karnataka HC Asks State on Permission for NEOCON-21 Conference Expecting Medical Professionals(16.12.2021)
Karnataka High Court has issued notice to the state government asking whether any permission has been sought for organizing NEOCON-2021 in Bengaluru, .....
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Bombay HC: Written Submissions in Dispute Immaterial if Counsel Doesn’t Rely on It(17.08.2021)
Bombay High Court has observed that written submissions in a dispute become immaterial if the litigant's counsel doesn't rely on them before the court.....
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Certificate required under Section 65B(4) of Evidence Act is a condition precedent to the admissibility of evidence by way of electronic record(14.07.2020)
Present Civil Appeals have been referred to a Bench of three honourable Judges of this Court by a Division Bench reference dealing with the interpreta.....
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Kerala High Court Declines To Stay Provisional Fee Fixation of Pvt Medical Seats(11.08.2017)
Kerala High Court has refrained from ordering interim stay of provisional fee fixation of private medical seats in Kerala.
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Delhi High Court Quashes Reassessment Proceedings As Initiated Without Jurisdiction(20.05.2022)
Delhi High Court while quashing the re-assessment proceedings initiated by Income Tax Officer, Jaipur (ITO) has held that since the petitioner jurisdi.....
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SC Tells Petitioner to Implead 28 States in Plea Seeking Permission for Muharram Public Procession(26.08.2020)
Supreme Court has asked the Petitioner to implead 28 States in a plea seeking permission of for taking out the Muharram public procession, in a limite.....
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Rajasthan HC: No Criminal Action Against Advocate if Legal Advice Goes Wrong(20.06.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has held that if any legal advice rendered by an Advocate goes wrong, the same would not subject him to criminal prosecution, as .....
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Supreme Court Issues Notice in Plea Requesting Permission of Rituals on Rabindra Sarovar(03.11.2020)
Supreme Court has issued notice in a plea by Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA) requesting permission for performing Chhath Puja at Rab.....
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CIC to Universities and Examining Bodies: Provide Access to Answer Sheets at Rs. 2 Per Page(18.01.2016)
Central Information Commission (CIC) has ruled that Universities and examining bodies cannot charge more than Rs.2 per page for providing copies of ev.....
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CCI Imposes Fine on Maruti Suzuki Finding Its Discount Control Policy Anti-Competitive(25.08.2021)
Competition Commission of India has imposed a fine of Rs 200 crore on India's largest car manufacturer Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL) for its discount.....
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Calcutta HC Sets Aside 2016 Recruitment Process for Assistant Teachers in Upper Primary Schools(14.12.2020)
Calcutta High Court has cancelled and set aside the 1st State Level Selection Test, 2016 for recruitment of Assistant Teachers in Upper Primary school.....
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LCI 273rd Report: Law Panel Moots Life Term for Torture(31.10.2017)
Law Commission of India in it’s 273rd Report recommended the implementation of ‘United Nations Convention against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman and.....
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Cal. HC: ‘Sexist’ to Exclude Married Daughter from the Scope of Compassionate Appointment(18.10.2023)
Calcutta High Court while observing that rejection of compassionate appointment solely on the ground of marital status of a daughter is an arbitrary a.....
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ITAT, Bangalore: Omission to Serve Notice u/s 143(2) of Income Tax Act is Not a Curable Defect(21.12.2021)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Bangalore, while deleting an assessment order held that the omission to serve a notice under section 143(2) of t.....
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SC: District Judiciary Shall Not Be Referred as Subordinate Judiciary(22.05.2023)
Supreme Court while passing judgment on enhanced pay scale for judicial officers as per Second National Judicial Pay Commission has stated that Suprem.....
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Cabinet approves extension of the term of the Fifteenth Finance Commission up to 30th November, 2019(17.07.2019)
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the extension of the term of Fifteenth Finance Commission up to 30th November, .....
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Gauhati HC Seeks Response on Denial of Admission of Covid Patients to Private Hospitals(27.05.2021)
Gauhati High Court has sought response from the Assam Government on an application alleging denial of admission to Covid-19 patients by private hospit.....
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CCI Rejects Complaint against SMV Agencies(17.09.2015)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has rejected complaint alleging that Jaipuria Group's SMV Agencies indulged in unfair business practices with re.....
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Bengaluru Court Directs Former Prime Minister HD Devegowda to Pay Damages in Defamation Suit(23.06.2021)
City Civil and Session Court, Bengaluru has directed former Prime Minister HD Devegowda to pay Rs. 2 crore as damages to the Nandi Infrastructure Corr.....
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Delhi High Court: Presence of Both Parents at Time of Admission not Compulsory(14.08.2019)
Delhi High Court has dismissed a plea challenging a Circular dated 20th May, 2019 issued by the Central Board of Secondary Education purporting the pr.....
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Del HC: Can’t Restrict Discretion to Choose HC or Session Court for Anticipatory Bail Plea(12.06.2023)
Delhi High Court has held that it is discretionary for the Applicant either to approach the High Court or the Court of Session since both the Court ha.....
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Allahabad HC Takes Cognizance of Missing Student, Allegedly Disappeared from Police Custody(21.08.2020)
Allahabad High Court has taken cognizance of a letter Petition addressed to the Chief Justice in relation to a missing student from Varansai, who alle.....
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Del. HC: In Habeas Corpus Plea, UIDAI Can be Directed to Provide Data About Missing Persons(01.08.2024)
Delhi High Court has stated that UIDAI can be directed by the High Court dealing with the Habeas Corpus petition, in exceptional cases, to disclose th.....
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Delhi HC to Government: Trace Missing Girls(17.11.2015)
Delhi HC while initiating suo moto proceedings in case of mysterious disappearance of three minor girls from a Delhi orphanage, has issued notice to D.....
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Kerala HC Stays CBI Investigation Against LIFE Mission CEO For 2 Months(14.10.2020)
Kerala High Court has stayed for two months the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) investigation against the Chief Executive Officer of the LIFE Mi.....
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CCI Clears Konecranes-Terex Corporation deal(21.10.2016)
Finland-based Konecranes has received Competition Commission of India’s (CCI) approval to acquire 'material handling and port solutions business' of i.....
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MP HC Directs to Provide Assistance to Transgender in Getting ID Cards(18.08.2021)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the M.P. State Legal Service Authority to provide assistance to transgender across the State to help them in ge.....
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NHRC Notice to UP Govt Over Gorakhpur Hospital Tragedy(16.08.2017)
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), while taking suo motu cognizance of media reports over Gorakhpur hospital tragedy, has issued notice to Gover.....
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Punjab & Haryana High Court: Appointment of Local Commissioner Does Not Adjudicate Rights of Parties(11.04.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has observed that an order declining to appoint a Local Commissioner does not decide any issue nor does it adjudicate an.....
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Kerala HC: Artificial Breaks in Service Cannot be Used to Deny Maternity Leave Benefits(12.05.2022)
Kerala High Court has ruled that short artificial breaks in service between successive contracts cannot be used as a device to reject maternity rights.....
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Gujarat HC Calls Ordinance for Delaying Civic Body Polls ‘Unconstitutional’(21.10.2015)
Gujarat High Court has said that an ordinance or executive order by Gujarat Government, meant to delay civic body polls in the state, is unconstitutio.....
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Delhi HC: Marks in Computer Science Should be Taken into Consideration for Admissions(21.09.2020)
Delhi High Court has ruled that the non-inclusion of Computer Science as part of the subjects for calculation of merit for admission to B.Sc. (Hons.) .....
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Delhi High Court Rejects Bail of Air Hostess Anissia Batra's Husband(01.07.2019)
Delhi High Court has rejected the bail plea filed by Mayank Singhvi, husband of flight attendant Anissia Batra. She had committed suicide in July last.....
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Central Information Commission Slams Income Tax ‘Informer’ for Using RTI to Earn Incentives(03.10.2016)
Central Information Commission has admonished a Right to Information (RTI) applicant who was allegedly seeking massive information from the Income Tax.....
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CCI Dismisses Complaint against Goa's Druggists Association(30.10.2015)
Competition Commission (CCI) has dismissed allegations of unfair business practices made against Goa's Chemists and Druggists Association with regard .....
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Delhi HC Directs Railways to Assist PwD Category Students Travelling to Delhi(02.09.2020)
Delhi High Court has directed the Indian Railways to provide necessary assistance to students in Person with Disability and Visually Handicapped (VH) .....
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SC: Committee to Review Recommendation on MBBS Admissions for Aspirants With Mental Health Condition(29.08.2024)
Supreme Court has directed the expert committee constituted by the National Medical Council to review recommendation on MBBS admissions for aspirants .....
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Bombay HC: Nothing in RTI Act Empowers CIC to Constitute Any Committee or Conduct Any Enquiry(16.01.2020)
Bombay High Court has ruled that nothing in the Right to Information Act, 2005 empowers the State or Central Information Commission to constitute any .....
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SC: Confession of Co-accused Inadmissible Against Another Accused if They Were Tried Separately(02.04.2020)
Supreme Court has held that under Section 15 of the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act, 1987 if for any reason, a joint trial is not.....
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AP HC: Can't Appointed Advocate Commissioner to Collect Evidence for Parties(09.01.2023)
Andhra Pradesh High Court while observing that local investigation is best way to find out possession when there is dispute regarding identity of prop.....
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Bombay HC Rejects Plea by Grandson of Deceased Account Holder Seeking Fund Release(01.06.2017)
Bombay High Court has rejected a petition filed by one Amol Patil who sought withdrawal of money from his deceased grandmother’s account without deman.....
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Appointment of Technical Assistants as Assistant Engineers in Tamil Nadu PWD Upheld by Supreme Court(17.04.2024)
Supreme Court while upholding the Tamil Nadu Government’s decision of appointing Technical Assistants as Assistant Engineers in Public Works Departmen.....
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IBBI is Competent Body to Act Against Resolution Professionals: NCLAT(22.04.2019)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has said that Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) will be competent authority and not National Com.....
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Rules for Assessing Officers Tightened by CBDT(18.07.2016)
CBDT has made it more difficult for Assessing Officers to expand the scope of a limited scrutiny to a complete one. The guidelines issued by the autho.....
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Delhi High Court: Application For Compounding Of Offence U/S 276CC IT Act Cannot Be Rejected(08.03.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that an application for compounding of the offence under Income Tax Act, 1961 cannot be rejected on the ground that Assessee.....
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Allahabad HC: Provisions of Compassionate Appointment Applicable to DRDA Employees(06.05.2021)
Allahabad High Court has held that the provisions of compassionate appointment as contained under the UP Recruitment of Dependents of Government Serva.....
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Entities onboarded to perform authentication under the Aadhaar Act, 2016 for the purposes of Section 11A of PMLA are permitted to do so by using e-KYC setu system(06.12.2022)
1. In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 11A of the Prevention of Money-laundering Act, 2002 (15 of 2003), in consultation.....
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Allahabad HC to SEC: Notify ULB Polls Without OBC Quota(28.12.2022)
Allahabad High Court while observing that State Government doesn't fulfill the Triple Test Formality, has directed State Election Commission (SEC) to .....
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Lawyers' Act to Seek Unnecessary Adjournments Amounts to Professional Misconduct: MP HC(14.01.2019)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has observed that seeking adjournments for no reason by lawyers amounts to professional misconduct.
Tags : Madhya Pradesh, Unnecessary Adjournments Amounts to Professional Misconduct
CCI Rejects Allegation of Unfair Business Practices against HSC India(10.08.2016)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has dismissed allegations of unfair business practices against government-owned HSCC India with regard to certai.....
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ITAT, Kolkata: Commissioner Cannot Point Out Issues Other Than Issue Taken Up by AO(22.03.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Kolkata has held that the Commissioner, while invoking his jurisdiction under section 263 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 c.....
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Delhi State Commission for Consumer Disputes Orders Rs 3 Lakh Compensation For Baggage Loss(27.03.2017)
Delhi State Commission for Consumer Disputes has said that no amount of monetary compensation can pay for harassment and agony a flyer goes through du.....
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Central Government notifies National Mission for Clean Ganga for the purposes of clause (46) of section 10 of the Income-tax Act, 1961(26.03.2024)
In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (46) of section 10 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961), the Central Government hereby notifies for .....
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Institutional Preference In Post-Graduate Medical Admissions: SC Refers Petitions To Larger Bench(14.09.2018)
Supreme Court has referred to a larger Bench the issue of providing an institutional preference for post-graduate medical admissions.
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Kar. HC: SHO Can Seek Magistrate's Permission to Investigate Non-Cognizable Offence(21.06.2023)
Karnataka High Court while observing that it is not necessary for the informant alone to approach Magistrate with requisition seeking permission under.....
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SC Directs Union, States to File Status Reports on Vacancies in Central & State Information Commissio(07.07.2021)
Supreme Court has directed Union of India and all States to file status reports on the latest developments regarding vacancies and pendency in the Cen.....
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Delhi HC Directs Centre to Consider Providing Assistance to PwD Students(28.08.2020)
Delhi High Court has directed the Ministry of Human Resource Development and the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment to coordinate with the Minis.....
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SC Dismisses Plea Seeking Action Against Comic Anubhav Bassi for Humiliating Judicial System(18.07.2023)
Supreme Court has dismissed a petition against the stand-up comedian, Anubhav Singh Bassi, filed for allegedly humiliating advocates and the judicial .....
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Madras HC Sets Aside Order Disqualifying Panchayat President(14.10.2016)
Madras High Court has set aside an order issued by Tamil Nadu State Election Commission (TNSEC) disqualifying a Panchayat president, on ground that th.....
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Allahabad HC: Electricity Act Inapplicable When Contract is for Supply of Materials Simplicitor(22.04.2022)
Allahabad High Court has ruled that the embargo under Section 86 of the Electricity Act, 2003 does not apply when the agreement is for supply simplici.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Section 86 of the Electricity Act, agreement, transmission, distribution
Cabinet approves Agreement between India and Morocco on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters(01.11.2018)
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the Agreement between India and Morocco on Mutual Legal Assistance in Crim.....
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CIC to PMO: Respond to RTI Query on Modi's Black Money Promise(02.09.2016)
Central Information Commission (CIC) has asked Prime Minister's Office (PMO) to reply to RTI applicant, who wishes to know status of black money that .....
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CCI Rejects Unfair Business Practices Allegation against Picasso Digital(26.10.2016)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has rejected allegations of unfair business practices made against Picasso Digital Media saying matter is relate.....
Tags : Competition Commission of India, unfair business practices, Picasso Digital Media
Bombay HC to State: Look into Constitution of State Board & Regulatory Authorities for Surrogacy(28.06.2022)
Bombay High Court has directed the Maharashtra Government to expeditiously look into the constitution of regulatory authorities for surrogacy procedur.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Surrogacy, Assisted Reproductive Technology Act
Kerala High Court: Publication of Justice Hema Commission Report, Stayed(25.07.2024)
Kerala High Court has passed an interim order staying the publication of Justice Hema Commission Report as was directed by the State Information Commi.....
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CIC Suggests Declaration of Threat of Honour Killing in Marriage Form(12.08.2016)
Central Information Commission (CIC) has suggested to Central and State Governments to include a declaration by couple who intend to have a court marr.....
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Orissa HC Orders Compassionate Appointment After 7 Years Delay(01.06.2022)
Orissa High Court while ordering compassionate appointment, after a delay of 7 years , has held that it is highly improper to keep such cases pending .....
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Delhi HC Takes a Look of Current Garbage Disposal Problem, along with National Green Tribunal (NGT)(29.10.2015)
Delhi HC along with NGT while taking note of current garbage disposal problem in Delhi, as safai karamcharis have been on strike for their arrears, ha.....
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Hyderabad HC Directs Election Commission on Mass Deletions from Voters List(04.12.2015)
Hyderabad High Court has directed Election Commission of India to pass final orders and intimate final decision by December 10, on mass deletion of 6......
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SC: Confession Recorded by Officers Appointed Under NDPS Not Admissible(29.10.2020)
Supreme Court has stated that officers of the Central & State agencies appointed under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 are police.....
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NHRC Issues Human Rights Advisory for Protection of LGBTQI+ Rights(21.10.2020)
National Human Rights Commission has issued the "Human Rights Advisory for Protection of the Rights of LGBTQI+ community in context of COVID-19 pandem.....
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CCI Rejects Complaint of Unfair Trade Practices Against Aura Real Estate and Waghere Promoters(11.01.2016)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has rejected allegations of abuse of dominant position made against Aura Real Estate and Waghere Promoters relat.....
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Allahabad HC Directs Medical Assistance to Injured Students, Puts State Govt and AMU Admn on Notice(20.12.2019)
Allahabad High Court has directed the District Magistrate to ensure all necessary medical assistance and aid, if any required to the students and pers.....
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SC: Separate Classification in Favour of Religious Properties for Rent Laws not Violative of Art 14(05.12.2019)
Supreme Court while upholding the constitutional validity of Punjab Religious Premises and Land (Eviction and Rent Recovery) Act, 1997 observed that .....
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Bombay HC Quashes FIR Against Man Accused of Sexually Harassing Minor Niece(07.02.2022)
Bombay High Court has quashed a first information report against a man accused of sexually harassing his minor niece after both the parties agreed tha.....
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Courts Should Desist from Passing Interim Orders Directing Provisional Admissions of Students: SC(13.11.2018)
Supreme Court has set aside a Madras High Court order and reiterated that courts should desist from passing interim orders directing provisional admis.....
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SC: Can’t Give Greater Credibility of Extra-Judicial Confessions Because Newspapers Reported it(03.08.2023)
Supreme Court while observing that newspaper report is only hearsay evidence and can only be treated as secondary evidence under Indian Evidence Act, .....
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CIC Asks Centre to Give Polavaram Project Information to RTI Applicant(12.10.2015)
Central Information Commission (CIC) has issued a show cause to Environment Ministry’s Public Information Officer H.C. Choudhury for not providing inf.....
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ITAT, Chennai: Provisions of Sec 44AD Not Applicable to Commission Agents(18.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Chennai has observed that the provisions of Section 44AD of the Income Tax Act, 1961 cannot be applied to commission ag.....
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MSCDRC: Higher, But Not Abnormal, Pathology Report No Ground For Denying Insurance Claim(10.10.2017)
Maharashtra State Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission has ruled that if some results of the blood pathology are higher but not abnormal or show noth.....
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Kerala HC: Claiming Adverse Possession After Encroachment Into Public Road Not Admissible(28.02.2022)
Kerala High Court has ruled that a petitioner claiming the right of adverse possession after encroaching into a public road cannot be treated as a usu.....
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Delhi HC: RBI's Intention is to Maintain Status Quo on Account Classification as on March 1(15.04.2020)
Delhi High Court has provided interim relief to an account from being declared a Non Performing Asset by the Punjab & Sind Bank in light of the morato.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Reserve Bank of India, Status Quo on Account Classification
SC Upholds Quashing of Consumer Panel Member’s Appointment(20.09.2018)
Supreme Court has upheld a Himachal Pradesh High Court decision of quashing the appointment of a woman member in the Himachal Pradesh State Consumer D.....
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Supreme Court Forms New National Judicial Pay Commission For Subordinate Judiciary(12.05.2017)
Supreme Court has constituted a new National Judicial Pay Commission to examine structure pay and other conditions of Judicial Officers belonging to S.....
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Mad. HC: Appointing DCP as Executive Magistrate is violative of Constitution(14.03.2023)
Madras High Court has declared two Government Orders which gave Deputy Commissioners powers of Executive Magistrate while dealing with bonds for keepi.....
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New National Commission for Backward Classes to be constituted in same manner as National Commissions for SCs and STs(30.05.2017)
The new National Commission for Backward Classes will be constituted under Article 338B and will commence functioning as a constitutional authority, i.....
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CBDT Notifies Amendment in Income Tax Rules for Exemption on Travel Concessions(07.05.2021)
Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified the amendment in Rule 2B of the Income Tax Rules, 1962 where the provisions relating to exemption in.....
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Delhi HC: University can Deny Admission to Students Not Carrying Documents(12.10.2016)
Delhi HC has held that students, who secure a rank in an entrance exam but fail to produce the required documents at the time of counselling, cannot f.....
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Commission of India Finds Google Play Store’s Updated Billing Policy Violative of Competition Act(18.03.2024)
Commission of India has prima facie found Google Play Store’s updated billing policy violative of provisions of Section 4(2)(a), 4(2)(b) and 4(2)(c) o.....
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Delhi High Court: Won't Interfere With PG Admission Process at DU, IP(17.04.2017)
Delhi High Court has refused to interfere with admission process for postgraduate medical courses in Delhi University and Guru Gobind Singh Indraprast.....
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Del HC to CCI: Consider Start-Ups’ Applications Against Google’s New Payment Policy Before April 26(25.04.2023)
Delhi High Court has directed Competition Commission of India (CCI) to consider applications against Google’s new in-app user choice billing policy, m.....
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Legislation passed in Winter Session, 2015(28.12.2015)
The Goods and Services Tax framework for a homogenous tax code may have been put to bed yet again, but Parliament did break through an early onset of .....
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Delhi HC: Scholarship by Hamdard Foundation Eligible for Exemption Under Income Tax Act(12.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has upheld the factual findings that the merit-cum scholarship/financial assistance provided by Hamdard National Foundation was not c.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, factual findings, merit-cum scholarship, financial assistance, Hamdard National Foundation, Section 11 of Income Tax Act, 1961
Central Information Commission: Officers However High Not Above RTI Act(18.07.2017)
Central Information Commission has treated Chief Vigilance Officer of Employees State Insurance Company (ESIC) as its deemed PIO, and issued him a sho.....
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US Supreme Court Rules Against Affirmative Actions in College Admission Process(30.06.2023)
United States Supreme Court has struck down affirmative action policies in student admissions programs at Harvard University and the University of Nor.....
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NHRC Notices Odisha Government over Fire at SUM Hospital(20.10.2016)
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), while taking suo motu cognizance of media reports, has issued a notice to Odisha Government on the fire at SU.....
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SC Asks Wife to Seek Financial Assistance for Husband’s Surgery Under National Policy(17.08.2021)
Supreme Court has asked a wife seeking financial assistance for her husband's lung transplant to make a representation under the National Policy formu.....
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Delhi HC Seeks Govt's Reply in Plea Seeking Resumption of Corona Assistance Scheme(16.07.2020)
Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Delhi Government in a plea seeking resumption of the Chief Minister Corona Assistance Scheme in order to ens.....
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Ministry of Health and family Welfare Revises National Policy for Admission of COVID Patients(10.05.2021)
Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has revised the National Policy For Admission of COVID Patients to various categories of COVID facilities......
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Madras HC Adjourns Plea of Life Convict Murugan in Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case(18.05.2017)
Madras High Court has adjourned a plea of V Sriharan alias Murugan, one of the seven life convicts in Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, seeking permiss.....
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P&H HC: Model Code of Conduct Can’t Stand in Way of Execution of Judicial Order(27.04.2024)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that no code of conduct issued by the Election Commission of India or any order or instructions issued by any o.....
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CIC Asks Government to List Records of all Leased Properties(12.06.2017)
Central Information Commission has directed government to compile records of all properties leased out by government, including prime properties lease.....
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CIC to National Medical Commission: Upload Medical College Assessment Data on Your Website(30.03.2023)
Central Information Commission has adviced National Medical Commission to upload Medical College assessment reports for the current academic year on i.....
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Kerala High Court: Human Rights Commission Does not Have Unlimited Jurisdiction(26.07.2019)
Kerala High Court has observed that the Human Rights Commission does not have unlimited jurisdiction and that it cannot exercise plenary powers in der.....
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Centre Raises SSI Eligibility Limit for Manufacturers of Articles of Jewellery(14.07.2016)
Centre has decided to increase the Small Scale Industry (SSI) eligibility limit for manufacturers of articles of jewellery from Rs.12 crore to Rs.15 c.....
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NHRC Seeks Government Response on Chitrakoot Prison Firing Incident(19.05.2021)
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought response from the Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police and local and prison authorities of Chit.....
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SC: No COVID Patient Should be Denied Hospital Admission for Lack of Local Address Proof(03.05.2021)
Supreme Court has directed that no patient shall be denied hospitalization or essential drugs in any State/UT for lack of local residential proof of t.....
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CIC: Develop System to Compensate Prisoners Kept in Jail for More than Term(07.10.2016)
Central Information Commission (CIC) has asked country's largest prison Tihar to develop a system of giving compensation to inmates who have been inca.....
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Guj. HC: Communication B/W Govt. Pleader and State Regarding Proceeding Outside Scope of RTI(16.02.2023)
Gujarat High Court has observed that Professional correspondence between government advocate and various offices of the State regarding a matter in wh.....
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Lok Sabha Passes Constitution Amendment Bill for Backward Classes Panel(11.04.2017)
Lok Sabha has passed a Constitution amendment bill to pave way for National Commission for Backward Classes.
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Punjab and Haryana HC Seeks Information on Highway Liquor Vends(17.11.2015)
Punjab and Haryana HC has directed Punjab Excise and Taxation Commissioner to inform if there were any liquor vends in state in violation of the court.....
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Bombay HC Orders Preliminary Inquiry Against Lawyer for Alleged Professional Misconduct(02.08.2021)
Bombay High Court has ordered a preliminary inquiry against a lawyer into allegations of alleged professional misconduct. The Court has directed the P.....
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Gauhati High Court: KN Saikia Commission Was Not Valid(04.09.2018)
Gauhati High Court has held that constitution of K. N Saikia commission was not valid in what may come as major relief for former Assam chief minister.....
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Uttarakhand HC Upholds Amendment to Recruitment Rules During Selection Process(13.04.2022)
Uttarakhand High Court has dismissed a petition challenging the decision of the Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission to permit non B.E.....
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#Monsoon Session: Lok Sabha Passes Bill to Amend Companies Law(28.07.2017)
Lok Sabha has passed legislation aimed at strengthening corporate governance standards, allowing for strict action against defaulting companies and im.....
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SC: Dismissal of Employees Given Compassionate Appointment on Forged Documents, Approved(03.08.2024)
Supreme Court has upheld the dismissal of employees who were given compassionate appointment on the basis of forged documents and expressed displeasur.....
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Delhi HC Quashes FIR Against US Citizen Carrying Cartridge at IGI Airport(01.08.2022)
Delhi High Court while quashing FIR registered against US citizen found in possession of live ammunition at Delhi Airport, has held that conscious pos.....
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Supreme Court: Power Regulatory Bodies Must Have a Judicial Member(20.04.2018)
Supreme Court has ordered that one of the members of Electricity Regulatory Commissions should be a person of judicial background, quashing orders of .....
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Kar. HC: Repeal of Section 23 of Hindu Succession Act has Retroactive Effect(20.11.2023)
Karnataka High Court has held that Section 23 of Hindu Succession Act while was repealed by the Amendment Act of 2005, is prospective in operation wit.....
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Supreme Court Adjourns SBI Led Consortium’s Plea Against Vijay Mallya Till Feb 27(21.02.2017)
Supreme Court has adjourned hearing of State Bank of India (SBI)-led consortium's plea against defunct airline Kingfisher's owner Vijay Mallya till Fe.....
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Lucknow Court Denies Bail to Siddique Kappan in PMLA Case(01.11.2022)
Lucknow Sessions Court has rejected the bail plea filed by Kerala journalist Siddique Kappan in connection with a Prevention of Money Laundering Act (.....
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CIC Directs CBSE to Permit Inspection of Smriti Irani’s School Records(18.01.2017)
Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to permit examination of Textiles Minister Smriti Irani'.....
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Madras HC: Extrajudicial Confession of Co-Accused not Substantive Evidence(22.08.2016)
Madras HC, while allowing appeal by four persons challenging their conviction and life imprisonment ordered by trial court in a murder case, has held .....
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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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SC Questions Centre for Opposing French Woman’s Release in Assassination Case of a Chilean Senator(09.11.2015)
Supreme Court has questioned government’s stand of opposing release of a French woman facing extradition on charges of involvement in assassination of.....
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NCDRC: Pecuniary Jurisdiction to be Determined by Value Of Goods/ Services 'Paid'(07.09.2020)
National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has held that for determining the pecuniary jurisdiction of Consumer fora, the value of the go.....
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SC: Execution Court Can Entertain Application u/s 28 of Specific Relief Act(05.09.2024)
SC has held that an application under Section 28 of Specific Relief Act, 1963 either for rescission of contract or for extension of time, can be enter.....
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CIC Issues Notice to Tihar over Not Disclosing Information(17.02.2016)
Central Information Commission (CIC) has upheld dowry convict's right to freedom and issued a showcause notice to Tihar authorities for allegedly supp.....
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NCLAT Delhi: Resolution Professional Cannot Decide Eligibility Under Section 29A IBC(07.04.2022)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has observed that the Resolution Professional is not required to take a decision in regard to the ineligibili.....
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CCI Gives Approval to Pfizer-Piramal Deal(21.09.2016)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved Piramal Enterprises' proposed acquisition of four brands from pharmaceutical major Pfizer.
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Bombay HC Acquits Man on Death Row Convicted of Double Murder Citing Fabrication of Evidence(09.05.2022)
Bombay High Court has acquitted Guddu Krish Yadav who was sentenced to death penalty by the Palghar sessions court for the double murder of a colleagu.....
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Delhi High Court: No Relief for Expelled Students in EWS Admission Racket(16.10.2015)
Delhi HC has dismissed petitions filed by three students who appealed to be allowed to continue their studies in the same school by paying their entir.....
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MP HC Quashes NSA Detention Order for Participation in Muharram Procession(18.09.2020)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed that the person detained to be set at liberty on the ground that the detention orders passed had not been confi.....
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SC: For Smooth Functioning of CIC, Commissioner has Power to Form Benches & Frame Regulations(15.07.2024)
SC has held that Chief Information Commissioner has comprehensive authority to oversee & direct functioning of CIC and is allowed to implement measure.....
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Casual Act of Possession Over Property Doesn't Confer Possessory Title: SC(30.01.2019)
Supreme Court has observed that a casual act of possession does not have the effect of interrupting the possession of the rightful owner.
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Allahabad HC to State: For Every Tree Removed, Ensure Two Are Grown(25.11.2022)
Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh Government to ensure that two trees are planted in place of every tree removed for the constructio.....
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LCI 276th Report: Law Commission Recommends Legalisation of Regulated Betting(06.07.2018)
Law Commission of India has released its 276th report recommending that betting and gambling in sports be legalised and regulated.
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Bombay HC: Conviction Cannot be Based on Admissions Made by Accused(20.12.2021)
Bombay High Court has said conviction cannot be solely based on the admissions made by the accused in his statement under Section 313 of the Criminal .....
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Delhi HC Rejects Plea Challenging Appointment of Delhi Chief Secretary as Election Commissioner(05.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation to challenge the decision for appointment of Vijay Kumar Dev, Delhi Chief Secretary as the.....
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CIC: Staff Entitled To Know About Financial Status of Company(25.04.2019)
Central Information Commission (CIC) has held that employee is entitled to know under Right To Information Act 2005 about the financial status of the .....
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NHRC Seeks State Govt't Report on 52 Child Deaths in Jharkhand(30.08.2017)
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognisance of a report related to death of 52 infants at Jamshedpur’s Mahatma Gandhi Memori.....
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CCI Permits Union Bank's 49% Stake Buy in Union KBC AMC(31.12.2015)
Central Information Commission (CIC)has approved Union Bank of India's proposed acquisition of 49 per cent stake in Union KBC Asset Management Company.....
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Kerala HC Stays Functioning of Justice V.K. Mohan Commission Investigation into CM(12.08.2021)
Kerala High Court has stayed the functioning of the Justice V.K. Mohan Commission appointed by the State government to investigate whether there was a.....
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CCI Asks CIL to Examine Spot E-Auction Scheme Afresh(19.11.2015)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has asked Coal India Ltd (CIL) to examine afresh its spot e-auction scheme to obviate possible violation of com.....
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Cello’s crayon packaging ‘passing off’ for Faber-Castell(03.09.2015)
The Court accepted Faber-Castell’s submissions that Cello’s packaging of its crayons in two recessed trays facing each other and set in a larger outer.....
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Mumbai Court Sentences Man to Imprisonment for Negligence After His Dog Attacked Relative(07.02.2023)
Mumbai Court has sentenced a businessman to three months imprisonment for negligence under Section 289 of IPC after his Rottweiler dog attacked a 72-y.....
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Government proposes harder fight against bonded labour(17.05.2016)
The central government announced proposals to make the Rehabilitation of Bonded Labour Scheme more effective. The scheme now envisages an increase in .....
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Madras HC Cancels Civic Polls Notification(05.10.2016)
Madras HC has set aside notification for civic polls issued by Tamil Nadu State Election Commission and directed Commission to issue fresh notificatio.....
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Delhi HC: AO & PCIT Failed to Consider Balance of Convenience And Irreparable Injury(19.05.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that neither the Assessing Officer (AO) nor the Principal Commissioners of Income Tax (PCIT) have considered the three basic.....
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Madras HC Dismisses Pleas Against State's Assessment Mechanism for Passing Class X Students(26.08.2020)
Madras High Court has dismissed a batch of Writ Petitions challenging the assessment mechanism adopted by the Tamil Nadu Government to assess students.....
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Bombay HC Reprimands Principal Chief Commissioners of Customs for Non-Representation in Cases(20.06.2022)
Bombay High Court while warning the Principal Chief Commissioners of customs for non-representation instructed that all Principal Chief Commissioners .....
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Delhi HC Directs UGC to Ensure Setting Up of Grievance Cell in All Varsities(06.02.2017)
Delhi High Court has directed University Grants Commission (UGC) to ensure that all colleges and universities, including capital’s Delhi University (D.....
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Allahabad HC Directs IIT BHU to Admit Dalit Girl Who Lost Seat Over Failure to Pay Fee in Time(30.11.2021)
Allahabad High Court has asked I.I.T. (B.H.U.) Varanasi to admit a Dalit Girl Student who lost her seat in the course of Bachelor and Master of Techno.....
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P & H High Court Seeks State’s Response Over Setting Up of Justice Dhingra Panel(17.03.2017)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed Haryana Government to file an affidavit explaining what material was there before Chief Minister Manohar La.....
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SC: Different Pay for Similar Post Allowed if There is Reasonable Classification(23.02.2023)
Supreme Court has held that if classification of posts and determination of pay scale have reasonable nexus with the objective or purpose sought to be.....
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CIC: Private Hospitals 'Fleecing' Patients for Cardiac Stent(22.05.2017)
Central Information Commission, while taking a serious view of private hospitals "fleecing" patients for cardiac stents, has directed Employees State .....
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Guj. HC: CCI’s Investigation Order Doesn’t Affect Rights and Liability of Party(04.04.2023)
Gujarat High Court while dismissing petition filed by J.K. Paper Ltd. challenging an investigation order by Competition Commission of India (CCI) obse.....
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Madras HC Issues Notice on Plea Seeking Notification of Time Table & Procedure for Admission(10.08.2020)
Madras High Court has issued notices on a Petition seeking a direction upon the State Government to release the time table and procedure for admission.....
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CIC Directs Home Ministry to Release Jet Airways Security Clearance Details(05.12.2016)
Central Information Commission (CIC) has ordered Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to release details of security clearances related to Jet Airways.
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Karnataka HC Dismisses PIL Seeking Direction to Not Conduct 2023 State Assembly Elections(27.04.2022)
Karnataka High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation seeking instructions to the State and Chief Election Commissioner to not conduct the 2.....
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NHRC Takes Suo Moto Cognizance of Hathras Gang Rape Case(01.10.2020)
National Human Rights Commission has issued notice to the Uttar Pradesh Government, asking it file a report, taking suo moto cognizance of the "seriou.....
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SC: Court Must First See if Case Falls Within 'Culpable Homicide Not Amounting to Murder'(11.08.2023)
Supreme Court has held that a duty is enjoined upon the Court of Sessions to undertake an exercise and to satisfy itself whether a case of culpable ho.....
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Extension of Powers of Commissioner of Income-tax, Centralized Processing Centre, Bengaluru, headquartered at Bengaluru, Karnataka(30.08.2016)
In continuation to Circular No. 19 of 2016 dated 25th May, 2016, Commissioner of Income-tax, Centralized Processing Centre, Bengaluru, headquartered a.....
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Madras HC: Quota for Government School Students in Medical Admissions Justified(08.04.2022)
Madras High Court has upheld the validity of Tamil Nadu Admission to Undergraduate Courses in Medicine, Dentistry, Indian Medicine and Homeopathy on f.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Tamil Nadu Admission to Undergraduate Courses in Medicine, Dentistry, Indian Medicine and Homeopathy, reservation, Government Schools, undergraduate
Bombay HC Slams Assessing Officer For Holding Back Company’s Refund(21.10.2016)
Bombay HC has slammed an I-T Assessing Officer for holding back refunds without sufficient reasons of Group M India, world's largest Media Investment .....
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SC Passes Interim Order to Allow Women to Take Admission Exam to NDA(19.08.2021)
Supreme Court has passed interim order to allow women to take the admission exam to National Defence Academy (NDA) scheduled for 5th September 2021 in.....
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Supreme Court: Who Made the Bomb that Killed Rajiv Gandhi?(17.08.2017)
Supreme Court has asked Central government to furnish an explanation regarding investigation into the conspiracy behind making and supplying the bomb.
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Mumbai Sessions Court Acquits Two Accused in 2002 Best Bakery Case(14.06.2023)
Mumbai Sessions Court has acquitted two accused in second part of the 2002 Best Bakery case in Gujarat. The two accused were absconding when the other.....
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P&H HC Denies Bail to Accused Found in Possession of Contraband Intoxicant Tablets(02.07.2021)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has observed that showing sympathy towards alleged drug peddlers at the time of granting bail often proves counterproduc.....
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Delhi HC Issues Guidelines to Streamline Medical Post Graduate Entrance/Admission Process(27.08.2020)
Delhi High Court has issued directions/ guidelines to the Medical Counselling Committee to streamline the Post Graduate Entrance/Admission Process.
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NCDRC Imposes Penalty on Jaypee Group(10.05.2016)
National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has ordered Jaypee Group to pay 12% annual penalty to home buyers in Kalypso Court project in.....
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Shipping Bill (Electronic Integrated Declaration and Paperless Processing) Regulations, 2019(25.04.2019)
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 157 read with section 50 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962) and in supersession of the Shipping Bill.....
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Madras HC to NMC: Conversion Therapy for LGBTQ+ Must be Treated as Professional Misconduct(11.07.2022)
Madras High Court while issuing directions for the uplifting LGBTQ+ Community has directed National Medical Council (NMC) to enlist Conversion Therapy.....
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Allahabad HC Directs State Government to Consider Case of Life Convicts in Murder Case for Remission(27.05.2022)
Allahabad High Court while upholding life sentence of two accused in a 42 years old murder case, has directed the State Government to consider their c.....
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SC Dismisses Plea Challenging CLAT Being Conducted Via Online Mode(29.07.2020)
Supreme Court has dismissed a Petition which challenged the conducting of the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) via online mode, citing accessibility i.....
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SC To NCDRC: Formulate Plan For Speedy Disposal, Use of ADR by Consumer Fora(07.09.2017)
Supreme Court has issued directions to ensure speedy resolution of disputes and utilization of alternate dispute resolution mechanisms by the consumer.....
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Kar. HC Allows Petitioner Opposing Lingayat Reservation to Access Background Commission’s Report(30.05.2023)
Karnataka High Court while hearing plea opposing inclusion of Panchamasali Lingayat sub-sect in reservation quota available to Category 2A has directe.....
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Karnataka High Court Sets Aside Appointment of Assistant Government Pleader(18.02.2020)
Karnataka High Court has upheld an order passed by the Karnataka Administrative Tribunal, setting aside the appointment of an Assistant Public Prosecu.....
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SC Seeks Center, Election Commission's Views over Lifetime Ban on Convicted Politicians(15.09.2016)
SC has formally sought views of Centre and Election Commission on a public interest litigation demanding a lifetime ban on convicted politicians after.....
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Calcutta HC Orders Cancellation of Appointment of Assistant Teachers in Murshidabad District(23.02.2022)
Calcutta High Court has ordered the cancellation of appointment of six assistant teachers in the Murshidabad district after noting that they had been .....
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CCI Gives Green Signal to Larsen and Toubro's Proposal to Take Over Mindtree(08.04.2019)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has said that it has approved Larsen and Toubro's proposed acquisition of Bengaluru-based IT firm Mindtree.
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SC: ST Women Not Entitled to Any 'Right of Survivorship' Under Hindu Succession Act(12.12.2022)
Supreme Court while observing that a female member of the scheduled tribe (ST) is not entitled to any right of survivorship under the provisions of Hi.....
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PROPERTY - Buyer can't be Required to Wait Indefinitely for Possession: SC(29.03.2019)
Supreme Court has said that a buyer cannot be required to wait indefinitely for possession and also affirmed Consumer Commission order directing the d.....
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SC Stay on Delhi HC Order over Permanent Commission to Women Navy Officers(23.11.2015)
SC has stayed Delhi High Court order allowing women, serving as short service commission officers, to get permanent commission in the Indian Navy.
Tags : SC, Permanent Commission to Women Navy Officers, Delhi HC
ITAT: Limited Scrutiny can be Converted to Complete Scrutiny with Approval of PCIT Only(26.05.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Ahmedabad bench has held that the AO can convert the Limited Scrutiny to Complete Scrutiny on certain requiremen.....
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CIC Seeks Information on Declassification of Files on Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose(12.08.2015)
Chief Information Commissioner has asked Prime Minister's Office to furnish all documents relating to declassification of files on Netaji Subhas Chand.....
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Competition Commission of India Adjourns All Cases Listed Upto May 3(21.04.2020)
Competition Commission of India has adjourned all matters listed before it for hearing up to 3rd May, 2020, stating that fresh dates will be issued fo.....
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Supreme Court: No Stay on Counselling in NEET-UG Exam(20.06.2024)
Supreme Court while denying to stay counselling in medical admissions from the NEET-UG exam, has observed that ultimately if the examination goes, the.....
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Delhi High Court Directs GST Commissioner to Permit Taxpayer to Rectify Errors Made in TRAN-1 Form(23.07.2019)
Delhi High Court has directed the GST Commissioner to permit a company which had made an error in filing the TRAN-1 Form online to correct the same im.....
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Delhi HC Stays CIC Order against BJP MLA's Wife on MCD Pensions(26.10.2016)
Delhi High Court has stayed Central Information Commission's (CIC) direction to BJP MLA Vijender Gupta's wife to explain how she had authorized disbur.....
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Kerala HC Notices Ex-CM Achuthanandan over Plea Challenging his Appointment as KARC’s Chief(24.11.2016)
Kerala High Court has ordered issue of notice to Former Chief Minister V S Achuthanandan on a PIL challenging his appointment as chairman of Kerala Ad.....
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MP HC Quashes 2022-23 NEET Merit List of PG Medical Admissions Prepared by State Govt(23.09.2022)
Madhya Pradesh High Court while quashing entire merit list prepared by State for In-Service Doctors of ongoing PG-Medical Course Counselling for Sessi.....
Tags : Madhya Pradesh, NEET, PG Admission
CCI Approves NBCC's Takeover of Hindustan Steelworks Construction(04.04.2017)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the proposal of NBCC India Ltd to acquire Hindustan Steelworks Construction Ltd.
Tags : Competition Commission of India, NBCC India Ltd., Steelworks Construction Ltd.
Del. HC: Local Commissioner Can’t Be Appointed by One Party to Marshal Evidence Against Another(03.11.2023)
Delhi High Court has held that Local Commissioner under Order 26 Rule 10A of CPC can be appointed for determination of issue in suit involving scienti.....
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SERVICE - Candidate in PSC Rank List Doesn't Get Indefeasible Right to be Appointed: Kerala HC(25.02.2019)
Kerala High Court has observed that no candidate can claim a legally enforceable right to be appointed to a particular post merely on the strength of .....
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Ker. HC: No Remission of Property Tax if Advance Notice Regarding Vacancy of Building Not Served(28.11.2023)
Kerala High Court has held that in the absence of the notice, as is required under sub-section (3) of Section 239 of the Kerala Municipality Act, ther.....
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Delhi High Court: Succession Can Only Be Granted To Legal Heirs Of A Person Who Dies Intestate(11.05.2017)
Delhi High Court has held that in cases where someone dies without a will, succession can only be granted to the legal heirs of that person, not the n.....
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Delhi HC Stays Proceedings Against DCW Chairperson Swati Maliwal(13.03.2023)
Delhi High Court while staying proceedings against Chairperson of Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) Swati Maliwal over corruption allegations has asked.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Prevention of Corruption, Delhi Commission for Women, Nepotism
Supreme Court Directs Appointment of Candidate Turned Away By KPSC(08.08.2017)
Supreme Court has directed Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) to appoint a candidate who had been denied advice memo for appointment as a Lower D.....
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SC: Admission Can’t be Denied to Domicile of State on The Ground of Parent Posted Outside State(22.03.2024)
Supreme Court has held that a candidate having domicile of the State of Maharashtra cannot be denied admission under the State quota on the ground tha.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Domicile, State of Maharashtra, Admission
CCI Orders Investigation on Italy's Esaote for over Unfair Business Practices(29.08.2016)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has ordered a detailed investigation against Italy's Esaote after finding that the imaging diagnostic systems ma.....
Tags : Competition Commission of India , Italy's Esaote
ITAT, Mumbai: Order of Assessment without Reasons, Not Erroneous or Prejudicial to Interest of Revenu(04.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has observed that action of the Assessing Officer to accept the explanation submitted by the Assessee during scr.....
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Madras HC Bans Sex Re-Assignment Surgeries on Intersex Children(24.04.2019)
Madras High Court has directed Tamil Nadu Government to ban sex reassignment surgeries on intersex infants and children in order to recognise human ri.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Sex Re-Assignment Surgeries, Intersex Children
Delhi High Court Asks ECI to Decide Plea for Inspection of Printed Paper Slips of VVPAT Devices(20.01.2020)
Delhi High Court has directed the Election Commission of India to decide representations made to it for inspection of record of the printed paper slip.....
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Madras High Court Directs Election Commission of India to Allot Distinctive Symbols(09.03.2021)
Madras High Court has directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to allot distinctive symbols, as far as possible, to the candidates on the fray .....
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Delhi HC: Can’t Promote Officers of Central Health Services Mechanically(10.01.2023)
Delhi High Court has held that promotion under Dynamic Assured Career Progression Scheme of Central Health Services cannot be made in a mechanical man.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Promotion, Dynamic Assured Career Progression Scheme, Annual Confidential Report
No Compulsion For Legal Heir To Apply For Heirship Certificate: Bombay HC(13.11.2017)
Bombay High Court has observed that there is no compulsion for any legal heir of a deceased predecessor to either apply for a succession certificate o.....
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Kar. HC: Criminal Trespass Complaint Can't be Made if Property is Not in Possession of Complainant(13.07.2022)
Karnataka High Court has held that a complaint of criminal trespass cannot be made if the property on which the accused is alleged to have trespassed .....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Criminal Trespass, Possession
External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) by Startups(27.10.2016)
Attention of Authorized Dealer Category-I (AD Category-I) banks is invited to the announcement made by the Reserve Bank in the Fourth Bi-monthly Monet.....
Tags : Borrowings, Startup enterprise, Permission
Bom. HC Refuses to Order Relaxation in Minimum Score Eligibility Criterion for IIT/NIT Admissions(03.05.2023)
Bombay High Court while declining to order relaxation of minimum 75 percent 12th standard board score eligibility criterion for admission to IITs, NIT.....
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Larger amount of fee not excessive given passage of time(12.08.2015)
The Supreme Court rejected the claim that collection of a gallonage fee by state at the rate of Re.1 per bulk litre was illegal, arbitrary and without.....
Tags : excise, fee, excessive, passage of time
NHRC Issues Notice on Complaint of Farmers’ Protest Violating Covid-19 Norms(26.05.2021)
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to the Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh governments on a complaint that farmers’ protests v.....
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Orissa HC Dismisses Plea on Extension of Compassionate Appointment Benefits to Married Daughter(10.06.2021)
Orissa High Court has dismissed a petition filed by the married daughter of a deceased government employee seeking extension of compassionate appointm.....
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Uniform Mechanism Needed for Admissions in Universities: Bombay High Court(13.11.2018)
Bombay High Court has said that the Maharashtra Government needs to have a uniform mechanism of admission process for students in all its universities.....
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Kar. HC: Child Born in 'Batil' Marriage is Illegitimate(04.08.2023)
Karnataka High Court while observing that child born in a 'Batil' marriage under Mohammadan Law, is illegitimate, has held that he does not have any r.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Batil Marriage, Succession, Mohammadan Law
CCI Rejects Complaint against Arasu Cable TV(12.10.2015)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has dismissed complaint filed by Makkal Tholai Thodarpu Kuzhumam Ltd against Arasu Cable TV and rejected allegat.....
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ITAT, Delhi: Suppression in Net Sales as Business Income, Can’t be Treated As Deemed Income(19.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has ruled that the income surrendered for suppression in the net sales shall be assessable as Income from Busines.....
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SC: Just Because Accused Didn’t Confess, It Doesn’t Mean He Isn’t Cooperating With Probe(12.10.2017)
Supreme Court has made an observation that merely because the accused did not confess, it cannot be said that he was not cooperating with the investig.....
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CIC Seeks Report on Sale of Illicit Tobacco Trading Inside Tihar(18.08.2015)
Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed Tihar Jail Authorities to inquire and submit a report before it within three months on alleged illi.....
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CCI Orders Probe Against Zomato and Swiggy On Complaint of Anti-Competitive Practices(06.04.2022)
Competition Commission of India has directed the Director General (DG) to investigate and determine whether the conduct of Zomato and Swiggy are anti-.....
Tags : Competition Commission of India, Director General, Zomato, Swiggy, anti-competitive, Section 3(1) and Section 3(4) of the Competition Act, 2002
SC Questions Centre, AMU About Norms Flouted in Appointment of Vice Chancellor(20.09.2016)
SC while questioning the mode and method in which the Vice Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has been appointed, asked that how University.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Aligarh Muslim University, appointment of Vice Chancellor, University Grants Commission
CESTAT: Statement u/s 14 of Central Excise Act has no Evidentiary Value without Cross Examination(05.05.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Ahmedabad has observed that the statement made under Section 14 of the Central Excise Act, 1944 be.....
Tags : Customs, Excise, Evidentiary Value, Admissible Evidence
Sessions Court, Mumbai Rejects Bail Application Filed by Rhea Chakraborty in NDPS Cases(11.09.2020)
Session Court, Mumbai has rejected the bail Applications filed and Rhea Chakraborty and her brother, Showik in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substan.....
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SC: Only Legally Permissible Grounds Should be Included in Petitions & Appeal u/s 34 & 37 of A&C Act(09.07.2024)
SC has observed that bulky and lengthy submissions in arbitral proceedings make arbitral procedure inefficient, unfair and waste Court’s time. It is i.....
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SC Issues Notice on PIL Challenging 2004 NCMEI Act for Not Recognising Minorities at State-Level(28.08.2020)
Supreme Court has issued notice to the Centre on a Public Interest Litigation challenging validity of provisions of National Commission for Minority E.....
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All. HC: IT Act 1961 Vests Jurisdiction with Central Government to Appoint CIT (Appeal)(24.07.2023)
Allahabad High Court has held that Income Tax (IT) Act, 1961 vests jurisdiction on Central government to appoint an officer as Commissioner of Income-.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Commissioner of Income-tax (Appeals), Appeals
CIC: SC’s 1993 Order on Salaries to Imams Violated Constitution of India(30.11.2022)
CIC has held that Supreme Court’s 1993 judgment in All India Imam Organisation v. UOI where Supreme Court had directed the State Waqf Boards to give r.....
Tags : Central Information Commission, Imams, Waqf Board
Telangana HC to EC: No Poll Notification for Three MLC Seats(10.05.2019)
Telangana High Court has directed Election Commission (EC) not to issue a poll notification to those MLC seats that have become vacant on account of d.....
Tags : Telangana High Court, Election Commission, Telangana legislative council
CCI: Violation of Competition Laws by Ecommerce Operators to be Dealt with Firmly(27.12.2021)
Competition Commission of India has said that any violation of competition law by ecommerce companies will be dealt with firmly. The Commission has as.....
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NGT Issues Summon to PWD Secretary over Pollution of Buckingham Canal(05.01.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered Commissioner of Chennai Corporation and Principal Secretary of Public Works Department (PWD) to appear befor.....
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Madras HC: Efflux of Time Valid Ground to Reject Claim for Compassionate Appointment(11.07.2022)
Madras High Court has held that a compassionate appointment cannot not be claimed as a matter of right and only if a person is entitled under the term.....
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Assignment is a transaction independent of sale of secured asset(04.08.2015)
The assignment of debt by a secured creditor is an independent transaction, which does not affect either the liability or the rights of the borrower. .....
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Rajasthan HC Dismisses Plea for Financial Assistance to Needy Lawyers(22.04.2020)
Rajasthan High Court has dismissed a plea for financial assistance to lawyers in need, holding that the grant of funds/ financial assistance to a cert.....
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Ker. HC: AO Can’t Reopen Assessment in Block Period of 6 Years if Absence of Incriminating Materials(24.06.2024)
Kerala High Court has held that in case of absence of incriminating materials, the Assessing Officer (AO) cannot reopen the assessment in a block peri.....
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Roads Can’t Be Completely Blocked For Holding Political Processions/Meetings: Calcutta HC(09.05.2018)
Calcutta High Court has observed that no road must be completely blocked and made inaccessible to pedestrians or to motor traffic by reason of holding.....
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MP HC Rejects Plea Seeking Action Against Election Commission for Conducting Elections(28.04.2021)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has disposed of a plea filed seeking actions against the Election Commission of India for the State Legislative Assemblies o.....
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CCI Rejects Allegation over Power Grid Corporation(06.10.2016)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has dismissed allegations that Power Grid Corporation abused its dominant position with policy that materials us.....
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Assistance in filing of the applications for fixation of Standard Inputs Output Norms (SION)(08.02.2023)
1. It is informed that there is an existing permanent platform wherein daily video conference facility for interaction between DGFT Regional Authoriti.....
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SC Upholds Dismissal of Sessions Judge for Altering Sentence in a Murder Case(12.07.2022)
Supreme Court has dismissed a writ petition filed by an Additional Sessions Judge from Madhya Pradesh challenging the termination of her service for p.....
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Madras HC Confirms Life Sentence of Lankan Refugee for Murder of Kids(28.10.2016)
Madras High Court has confirmed conviction and life sentence imposed on a Sri Lankan refugee solely on basis of his extra-judicial confession to a Tah.....
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Gujarat HC: Journalism Experience from Govt. Company not Required for Appointment as AD of Info, I&B(31.05.2022)
Gujarat High Court has held that Assistant Director of Information (Journalism) Class II Recruitment Rules, 2015 does not prescribe for mandatory jour.....
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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal Filed by Union Government Draging Armymen Into it(13.08.2015)
Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal filed by Union Government against an order of Delhi HC granting benefit to civilian employees in Army under Assu.....
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Allahabad HC: Bar Associations to Maintain Anonymity of Beneficiaries; Accounts Shall be Audited(23.04.2020)
Allahabad High Court has asked all the Bar Associations to maintain anonymity of the beneficiaries receiving financial aid. The Court has further stat.....
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Delhi Govt’s Women and Child Department Offices to be Made Disabled-Friendly(25.06.2024)
Delhi Government’s Women and Child Development Department has issued directions to officials to make all offices disabled–friendly in accordance with .....
Tags : Delhi Government, Accessible India Campaign, Women and Child Development
CCI Permits Avago's Acquisition of Broadcom(04.01.2016)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has given its nod to $37 billion acquisition of Broadcom Corporation by chipmaker Avago Technologies Ltd.
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CCI Directs Grasim Industries to Cease and Desist from Unfair Business Practices(13.08.2021)
Competition Commission of India has directed Grasim Industries to cease and desist from indulging in unfair business practices after it found the comp.....
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CCI Rejects Complaint Against DIAL on High Office Rent(19.11.2015)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has rejected allegations leveled by Airline Operators Committee (AOC), that Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIA.....
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Allahabad HC Directs Trial Court to Complete Examination of Private Witnesses on Same Day(25.05.2022)
Allahabad High Court has directed the Sessions Courts throughout the state to make an endeavor to complete the examination of the private witnesses, b.....
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Authority has complete jurisdiction to decide complaint in regard to non-compliance of obligations by the promoter(05.02.2019)
A complaint was filed under Section 31 of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 read with rule 28 of the Haryana Real Estate (Regulat.....
Tags : Delayed possession, Refund, Entitlement
Del HC: Consider Lower Side on Margin of Error if Ossification Test Opines Victim is b/w 15-17 Yrs(17.05.2023)
Delhi High Court while referring to Jarnail Singh v. State of Haryana (MANU/SC/0626/2013) has held that for determining age of a child victim under PO.....
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Calcutta HC Dismisses Plea by WBCPCR Seeking Compensation From Election Commission For Covid Orphans(25.05.2022)
Calcutta HC dismissed a PIL filed by West Bengal Commission for Protection of Child Rights (WBCPCR) seeking a direction upon the Election Commission t.....
Tags : West Bengal Commission for Protection of Child Rights, Election Commission, Covid-19, Compensation
Recovery of interest on delayed period even though claimed after taking possession is maintainable(14.03.2019)
In facts of present case, Appellant-allottee has challenged the final order passed by Learned Member and Adjudicating Officer of MahaRERA Authority in.....
Tags : Delayed possession, Interest, Entitlement
SC Upholds Notification Withdrawing Concession on Import of Printing Machinery(15.05.2023)
Supreme Court while setting aside the Calcutta HC order has upheld the withdrawal of notification whereby the concessional rate of customs duty was wi.....
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The Day Is Not Far Off When Every Judgment Can Be ‘Annulled’ By Governments’: SC(14.09.2018)
Supreme Court while setting aside Kerala Professional Colleges (Regularization of Admission in Medical Colleges) Ordinance, 2017, made scathing obser.....
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CG HC on Compassionate Appt: Enquiry on financial dependency can’t be done if Kin is in Govt Service(22.06.2023)
Chhattisgarh High Court has held that Court cannot order enquiry to determine dependency of other family members upon a family member who is already a.....
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Legislation seems to be the hardest word()
With the impending conclusion of the Monsoon Session of the Parliament of India, the inconvenient question of how it bettered the nation for economic .....
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Chhattisgarh HC: Assessing Officer Failed to Record Reason for Issue of Notice u/s 148(07.04.2022)
Chhattisgarh High Court has quashed a notice on grounds that the Assessing Officer had failed to record the reason for issue of notice under section 1.....
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CIC Imposes Penalty of Re 1 on RTI Applicant(21.09.2016)
Central Information Commission (CIC) has slapped penalty of Re one on an RTI applicant who was acting as a front for a pesticide lobbying group seekin.....
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NCLT: Committee of Creditors Are Competent to Revise Approved Fees of Resolution Professional(09.05.2022)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has ruled that the Committee of Creditors is fully competent to revise its earlier approval of the fees of the.....
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J&K HC: Mere Reproduction of Police Dossier in Detention Order Can't Justify Detention(17.09.2020)
Jammu & Kashmir High Court has quashed a detention order detaining one Surinder Singh under Section 8 of the Jammu & Kashmir Public Safety Act, 1978 s.....
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Supreme Court: Cannot Include Confession Made before Police in Charge Sheet(15.07.2024)
Supreme Court has stated that confessional statements recorded by the Police Officers which are part of the charge sheet cannot remain a part thereof .....
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Delhi Consumer Commission Imposes Fine of Rs. 25 Lakh for Medical Negligence on Hospital and Doctors(29.09.2016)
Delhi Consumer Commission has directed a private hospital and two orthopaedics to pay Rs. 25 lakh as compensation to a patient who had suffered 40 per.....
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Delhi HC Enquires on Permission to Prison Inmates to Video Conference Person Outside India(16.07.2021)
Delhi High Court has asked the prison authorities to explain why it does not permit any person outside India to meet prison inmates via Video Conferen.....
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NFRA: Chartered Accountant Penalized with One Lakh Rupees Fine for Professional Misconduct(24.06.2022)
National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) has penalized chartered accountant with a fine of one lakh rupees for professional misconduct and debarr.....
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Kerala HC Allows Couple Above Statutory Age Bar to Continue With Assisted Reproductive Procedure(23.11.2022)
Kerala High Court has granted a married couple aged over 50 years to continue their treatment with Assisted Reproduction Technology in-spite of the up.....
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Political Parties Can Adopt Meritorious Students: Madras High Court(04.07.2018)
Madras High Court has observed that political parties that sympathised with students who attempt or commit suicide over failure to get medical seats c.....
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SC Directs Bombay HC to Dispose of Domestic Violence Case Against Mumbai Commissioner Hemant Nagrale(20.12.2021)
Supreme Court has directed the Bombay High Court to consider disposing of the proceedings under the Domestic Violence Act, 2005 against Hemant Namdeor.....
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NCDRC: Doctors Not Liable for Negligence as Long as They Follow Acceptable Practices(28.12.2022)
National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has held that as long as doctor follows practice acceptable to the medical profession of that d.....
Tags : National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission, Doctors, Negligence
Compassionate Appointment can't be Denied to Children Born Out of Void Marriage: SC(11.01.2019)
Supreme Court held that benefit of compassionate appointment scheme cannot be denied to the children born out of void marriage.
Tags : Supreme Court, Compassionate Appointment, Void Marriage
Karnataka HC: Mere Reason to Believe Cannot Be Ground of Assessment Under Section 147 of IT Act(16.02.2024)
Karnataka High Court held that Assessing Officer has to be satisfied that that there is escapement of income and unlike earlier the mere reason to bel.....
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SC to Law Commission: Examine if Role of Tribunals Need to be Relooked(10.08.2016)
SC, while expressing concern over piling up of cases against orders by various tribunals, has asked the Law Commission to examine whether tribunalisat.....
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SC: Suppression of Information of Criminal Case Can be Ignored in Certain Conditions(22.03.2022)
Supreme Court has held that suppression of information relating to a criminal case by a candidate can be ignored in certain situations. The Court has .....
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CCI Imposes Rs 591.1 Crore Fine on CIL, Subsidiaries For Unfair Trade Practices(27.03.2017)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has imposed a penalty of Rs. 591.1 crore on CIL (Coal India Ltd) and its subsidiaries for indulging in unfair/ d.....
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Jharkhand HC: Interest Liability Can't Be Raised Under GST Without Initiating Adjudication Process(30.03.2022)
Jharkhand High Court has observed that if an assessee disputes the liability of interest, either its calculation or the leviability, then the only alt.....
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ICAI Rule Limiting Number of Tax Audits by Chartered Accountants Every Year Upheld by Supreme Court(17.05.2024)
Supreme Court has upheld the rule that has been issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) that bars Chartered Accountants from .....
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CIC: Constitution Club Public Authority under RTI Act(19.10.2016)
Central Information Commission (CIC) has held that Constitution Club which is a "platform for interaction amongst past and present member of Parliamen.....
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SC: No Direction to ECI to Publish Info. Regarding Disclosure of Final Data of Voter Turnout(24.05.2024)
Supreme Court while hearing an application by the NGO Association for Democratic Reforms has refused to pass any interim order directing the Election .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Polling Stations, Election Commission of India
CCI Permits Euro 2.75 Billion Lanxess-Saudi Aramco Joint Venture Deal(30.12.2015)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved speciality chemicals company Lanxess and Saudi Aramco deal to form a joint venture for synthetic ru.....
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Permitting non-scheduled payments banks to register as bankers to an issue(03.08.2021)
1. SEBI vide notification dated July 30, 2021, amended the SEBI (Bankers to an Issue) Regulations, 1994 (BTI Regulations) thereby permitting such othe.....
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CCI Dismisses Complaint against Hindustan Sanitaryware(17.09.2015)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has dismissed allegations of unfair business practices made in complaint filed by Shubham Sanitarywares against .....
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SC Gives Time to Tamil Nadu SEC to Conduct Local Body Elections in Nine New Districts(23.06.2021)
Supreme Court has given the Tamil Nadu State Election Commission (SEC) time to work, if necessary 24 hours a day, and hold the local body elections in.....
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Competition Commission of India Imposes Rs 14 Crore Fine on Jaiprakash Associates(13.08.2019)
Competition Commission of India has imposed a penalty of nearly Rs 14 crore on Jaiprakash Associates for abusing its dominant market position by impos.....
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Madras HC: Media Must be Enlightened With Regards to Limitations on Freedom of Speech & Expressions(08.06.2023)
Madras High Court while making observation about media trial in criminal cases stated that the real need of the hour is to educate and enlighten media.....
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Calcutta HC Quashes NCLT Order for Submission of Record of Default for Filing Sec 7 Applications(20.08.2020)
Calcutta High Court has struck down the order passed by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) which mandated submission of record of default from .....
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CIC: Information on Disbanded Army Intel Unit can't be Sought(19.08.2016)
Central Information Commission (CIC) has dismissed appeal seeking disclosure of internal Army report on now-disbanded intelligence unit, Technical Ser.....
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Electoral Bonds Data Uploaded on Election Commission of India’s Website(15.03.2024)
The Election Commission of India has uploaded on its website data related to electoral bonds that was supplied by the State Bank of India.
Tags : Election Commission of India, Electoral Bonds, State Bank of India
Delhi High Court Upholds Constitutionality of CCI's 'Confidentiality Regulations'(13.04.2017)
Delhi High Court has rejected ‘constitutionality’ challenge against Regulation 35 and proviso to Regulation 37(1) of Competition Commission of India (.....
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Allahabad HC Denies Bail to Former Govt Clerk in Link With UP Gomti River Development Scam Case(02.05.2022)
Allahabad High Court has rejected bail to a former Govt Junior Assistant/Clerk in link with an alleged Rs.1500/- crores scam relating to the financial.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, former Govt Junior Assistant, Gomti River Channelization Project, Irrigation Department
Allahabad HC to UPPSC: Be Much More Thoughtful While Setting Question Papers(24.12.2015)
Allahabad High Court has rejected a bunch of petitions challenging results of an examination, conducted by Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UP.....
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Kerala HC Declines Stay on CBI Investigation in LIFE Mission Case(01.10.2020)
Kerala High Court has refused to stay the investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI) in the 'LIFE Mission' case.
Tags : Kerala High Court, LIFE Mission Case
Bombay HC Rules ‘Chief Information Commissioner has Power to Transfer Information Commissioner’(17.10.2016)
Bombay HC has ruled that State Chief Information Commissioner has power to transfer State Information Commissioner from one region to other to ensure .....
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SC: Centre Recommended to Frame Comprehensive Sentencing Policy(21.05.2024)
Supreme Court has recommended the Central Government to consider introducing a comprehensive policy, by way of getting an appropriate report from a du.....
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Delhi HC Upholds CIC Order, Says IB Liable to Share Report on Whistleblower IFS Officer(28.08.2017)
Delhi High Court has upheld order of Central Information Commission directing the Intelligence Bureau & Ministry of Environment and Forests to share w.....
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Kar. HC: De-Nomination of Chairman of Minorities Commission by Govt. Before Term is Not Arbitrary(29.05.2024)
Kar. HC has observed that Chairman of Karnataka State Minorities Commission is nominated under Section 4 of Karnataka State Minorities Commission Act,.....
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11 Women Jailed for Outraging Modesty of a 22-Year-Old Woman in Sewri in 2010(30.12.2015)
A Mumbai Sessions Court, while rejected defence plea that women cannot be held guilty under charge of outraging modesty of a woman, has sentenced 11 w.....
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Bombay HC Extends Protective Orders Against Evictions and Dispossessions Till August 30(11.08.2021)
Bombay High Court has refused to continue its unconditional extension of all interim orders in Maharashtra beyond 30th August, 2021, given the improvi.....
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ITAT: Re-Assessment on Wrong Assumption And Information From Another Assessing Officer Invalid(16.05.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Mumbai has ruled that the reopening of assessment based on wrong assumption and information received from anothe.....
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SC Refers Plea to Make Independent Collegium for Appointment of EC to Constitutional Bench(24.10.2018)
Supreme Court has referred a plea for constituting an independent mechanism for selection of Election Commissioners for the consideration of Constitut.....
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ITAT: Law Does Not Mandate Written Agreement to Prove Commission Expenses(13.06.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Delhi bench while deleting an order disallowing expenses has held that there is no law that mandates a written a.....
Tags : ITAT, Written Agreement, Commission Expenses
NCDRC: Only Registered Home Buyers' Body Can File Complaint Against Builders(08.05.2017)
National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has clarified that only registered Residents' Welfare Associations (RWAs), consumer organisati.....
Tags : National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Real Estate
Rajasthan HC Issues Notice to on Return of Mortal Remains of Deceased in Accident in Russia(17.12.2021)
Rajasthan High Court has issued a notice to the Russian Embassy/Government of the Russian Federation on the plea of the wife and children of one Hiten.....
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Delhi HC for Bye- Elections in 13 MCD Wards Within 3 Months(29.01.2016)
Delhi High Court has directed State Election Commission to hold bye-elections within three months in 13 municipal wards of Delhi.
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DGFT Notifies Indian Trade Classification (Harmonised System) 2022 as per Finance Act, 2021(11.02.2022)
Director-General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has notified the Indian Trade Classification (Harmonised System) 2022 (ITC (HS) 2022) to sync with the Fina.....
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All HC: Gov Can’t Take Possession of Land of Citizens Without Acquisition or Giving Any Compensation(17.05.2019)
Allahabad High Court has reprimanded the State Government for the "unsound" practice of taking possession of private land without an acquisition or gi.....
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Kathua Rape Case : District and Sessions Court, Pathankot Sentences Three Accused to Life Term(11.06.2019)
District and Sessions Judge Pathankot Tejwinder Singh has pronounced sentence in the ghastly crime relating to gang rape and murder of an eight year o.....
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Del HC: Stay on Delhi Govt’s Circular Asking Private Unaided Schools to Get Sanction Before Fee Hike(02.05.2024)
Delhi High Court has stayed the circular issued by the Delhi Government making it mandatory for private unaided schools to get prior sanction from the.....
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Union Cabinet Approves Reconstitution of Law Commission(10.09.2015)
The Union Cabinet has approved the reconstitution of Law Commission. With the approval, the Law Ministry would now constitute the 21st Law Commission .....
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NHRC Takes Cognizance of Mother Pulling Suitcase with Exhausted Kid Sleeping(18.05.2020)
National Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognizance of media reports about a mother pulling a suitcase with her small child sleeping on it .....
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Bombay HC: Harness Whatsapp to receive child rights complaints(02.05.2016)
Hearing a PIL for women lawyers being given priority appointments as Special Public Prosecutors under the Protection of Child Rights Act, the Bombay H.....
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Delhi HC Transfers Investigation of Missing Man to CBI on Lack of Proper Investigation by States(25.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has handed over investigation of a missing man, a truck driver, to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) observing that police au.....
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Apex Court Expresses Despair Over Tussle Between Child Rights Commissions of Centre and West Bengal(04.09.2019)
Apex Court has observed that it is sad that both the Commissions i.e. the Child Rights Commissions of Centre and of West Bengal cannot come to a concl.....
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Calcutta HC: Concessional Tax Rate and Form D Once Granted, Cannot Be Taken Back(23.05.2022)
Calcutta High Court has held that once the concessional rate of tax and the certificate in Form D was granted it cannot be taken back as it violates t.....
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Centre Issues Formal Sanction for Permanent Commission for Women Officers in Indian Army(24.07.2020)
Central Government has reportedly issued formal sanction letter for grant of Permanent Commission to women officers in Indian Army.
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Bombay HC Issues Guidelines to Ensure Residents of State are Not Deprived of Medical Assistance(27.08.2020)
Bombay High Court has complimented the Aurangabad administration and the Aurangabad Municipal Corporation for their 'relentless efforts' in combating .....
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Kerala HC Allows Development of Embryo Kept Frozen by Couple for 8 Years(23.06.2022)
Kerala High Court while allowing development of embryo kept frozen by couple for 8 years has held that Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) A.....
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Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Challenging Appointment of CVC(02.07.2018)
Supreme Court has dismissed a plea challenging appointment of Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) K V Chaudhary and Vigilance Commissioner (VC) T M B.....
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SC: Applicability of Scheme for Appointment on Compassionate Grounds Based on Fixed Criteria(20.12.2021)
Supreme Court has held that the applicability of a modified scheme with respect to an appointment on compassionate grounds would be based on a fixed c.....
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If provision gave no power to grant permission in form described, then, there is no valid grant(03.07.2019)
Present appeal concerns the permitted uses of a retail store in Streatham in the area of the London Borough of Lambeth (“the Council”). Planning permi.....
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Bombay HC Rules ‘Chief Information Commissioner May Transfer Information Commissioner under RTI Act’(25.10.2016)
Bombay High Court has held that State Chief Information Commissioner has powers under Right to Information Act (RTI) to transfer State Information Com.....
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Gujarat HC: Child Born from Widow's First Marriage Can Inherit Property from Her Second Husband(27.06.2022)
Gujarat High Court has held that under Section 15 of the Hindu Succession Act, when a widow dies intestate, her heirs including son and daughter out o.....
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Supreme Court: House Delayed, Buyer Cannot be Compelled to Take Possession(05.08.2019)
Supreme Court has observed that a builder cannot “impose” upon a buyer to take possession of a ready house if it is delayed, and the customer is justi.....
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SC: After Suit for Possession, Subsequent Suit for Arrears of Rent Maintainable(15.07.2024)
Supreme Court has held that after a suit for possession, a suit for arrears of rent in maintainable and observed that a second suit filed on a differe.....
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Delhi HC Denies to Allow Admission in 2 Institutes on Provisional Basis(12.08.2016)
Delhi HC has refused to interfere with a single judge’s decision of not allowing two institutes to admit students in professional courses for the 2016.....
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CIC Stays Order on Disclosure of Information on Non-Performing Assets(08.07.2021)
Central Information Commission (CIC) has stayed the order of the First Appellate Authority (FAA) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) which had directed.....
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Ker. HC: Vacancies Can be Filled by KPSC that Arise During Validity of Rank List(04.06.2024)
Kerala High Court has held that Rule 14 of the Public Service Commission Rules of Procedure empowers the Kerala Public Service Commission to fill vaca.....
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Conduct of Government Business by Agency Banks - Payment of Agency Commission(13.08.2015)
The Reserve Bank of India issued a clarification on activities that do not come under the purview of agency bank business and are not eligible for pa.....
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SC: Constitution of HPC Not to Stand in Way of Remission Boards Considering Remission of Prisoners(02.06.2021)
Supreme Court has clarified that the constitution of High-Powered Committees in State Governments to de-congest prisons will not stand in the way of r.....
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CCI Approves Koneru Holdings Multi-Layered Deal(24.09.2015)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved multi-layered deal under which Koneru Holdings Ltd would acquire engineering, procurement, construc.....
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ITAT, Delhi: Assessing Officer Cannot Apply Wrong Method in Lack of Audited Financials of AE(04.05.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has ruled that the Assessing Officer cannot give benefit to the assessee for non-cooperation in providing audited.....
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MP HC: Possession of Medicine Containing Narcotic Substances Without Valid Documents is Offence(09.08.2021)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that possession of cough syrup or medicine containing narcotic substances without valid documents will attract the .....
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CIC Directs JNU to Disclose Steps Undertaken to Prevent Thefts on Campus(17.10.2016)
Central Information Commission (CIC) has held that Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) must pro-actively disclose steps taken to ward off menace of thef.....
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Delhi HC to ECI: Decide AIADMK’s Representation for Updation of Its Amended By-Laws Within 10 Days(12.04.2023)
Delhi High Court has directed Election Commission of India (ECI) to decide the representation of AIADMK for updation of its amended by-laws with the r.....
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CCI Approves Pramerica's Acquisition of Deutsche MF Business(10.11.2015)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved acquisition of Deutsche Bank's asset management business in India by global fund house Pramerica As.....
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Allahabad HC Grants Permission for Performing Majlis at Waqaf Imambada Masjid(06.10.2020)
Allahabad High Court has granted permission for performing a Majlis (religious congregation) at the Waqaf Imambada Masjid subject to Unlock-4 guidelin.....
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SC Questions EC Silence on Barring Convicted Lawmakers for Life from Electoral Politics(12.07.2017)
Supreme Court has pulled up Election Commission for not taking a clear stand on whether lawmakers be barred for life from contesting elections after b.....
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Bombay HC: Flat Occupier Entitled to Transit Rent for Period of Dispossession During Redevelopment(11.04.2022)
Bombay High Court has held that the person in possession of a tenement being re-developed will be entitled to transit rent in the absence of a court o.....
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Delhi HC Seeks Details of Missing Children(23.11.2015)
Delhi High Court has directed police to give details of the number of children reported missing in the past four years and the present status of these.....
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Orissa HC: Unlawful Possession Can't be Defended on Ground that Clause is Prospective in Nature(26.05.2022)
Orissa High Court has stated that an unlawful possession of a property, which does not bestow any right, cannot be defended only on the ground that th.....
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Delhi HC Orders Govt. to Implement Measures to Ensure Safety of Healthcare Professionals(29.07.2020)
Delhi High Court has passed an order directing the State Government to implement certain measures to ensure the safety and protection of health care p.....
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Supreme Court Cancels 400 MBBS Admissions(07.09.2017)
Supreme Court has cancelled the admissions of 400 students admitted to MBBS courses in DM Institute of Medical Sciences, Wayanad, and Mount Zion Medic.....
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ITAT: Depreciation Not Allowable for Expenditure Availed on Professional or Legal Services(04.07.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Bangalore Bench has held that depreciation is not allowable for expenditure availed on professional or legal ser.....
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SC Approves Requirement for Judicial Officers to be Converse With Local Language(26.07.2024)
Supreme Court has approved the condition imposed by Public Service Commissions requiring the individuals seeking appointment as judicial officers to b.....
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CIC Asks Govt. to Reveal Bio-Safety Data on GM Mustard Trials(16.08.2016)
Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed Environment Ministry to reveal safety data regarding trials of Genetically Modified (GM) mustard wit.....
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National Human Rights Commission Issues Notice to CBI Over Alleged Torture of Ex-Bureaucrat Bansal(30.09.2016)
National Human Rights Commission has issued notice to CBI over the alleged torture of suspended senior bureaucrat BK Bansal and his family that led to.....
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Madras HC: Signature & Thumb Impression Are Not Mandatory For Pro-Note Under NI Act(16.05.2022)
Madras High Court has ruled that it is not compulsory under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 to obtain both signature and thumb impression for a p.....
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CCI Slaps Rs 87 Crore Fine on Hyundai for Unfair Discount Curbs(20.06.2017)
Competition Commission of India has imposed a penalty of Rs 87 crore on Hyundai Motor India for unfair business practices with respect to providing di.....
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Del. HC Issues Directions to Ensure Respectful Admission of EWS/DG Category in Pvt. Unaided Schools(23.08.2024)
Delhi High Court has issued a set of directions for addressing barriers faced by EWS/DG students and their parents in the admission process in all pri.....
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Orissa High Court Issues Notice to CBI on Judge's House Trespassing Case(25.09.2017)
Orissa High Court has issued show cause notice to the CBI asking it to reply as why the agency sleuths entered the house of sitting HC judge Justice C.....
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Madras HC Refuses to Pass Interim Order on Basis of Oral Submissions(29.07.2021)
Madras High Court has refused to pass any kind of interim order on the basis of oral submissions that the State government was gearing up to implement.....
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SC Directs NCDRC to Expeditiously Pronounce Judgment in a Case Which It 'Reserved For Judgment'(31.07.2020)
Supreme Court has directed the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission to expeditiously pronounce judgment in a case which it had 'reserved fo.....
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Calcutta High Court: Married Daughter Can Get Dead Parent's Job(14.09.2017)
Calcutta High Court has paved the way for married daughters to be recruited in government jobs on compassionate grounds should a parent die while in s.....
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279th Law Commission Report: Law Commission Suggests Retention of Sedition Law with Some Amendments(02.06.2023)
The Law Commission of India, in a significant development, has recommended that Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code (sedition law) has to be retaine.....
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India calls for further enhancing affordable access to medicines and facilitating easier movement of health professionals across national borders(31.03.2020)
India has called for working towards creating a global framework for further enhancing affordable access to medicines for fighting pandemics and facil.....
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Cabinet approves National Green Hydrogen Mission(04.01.2023)
The Union Cabinet has approved National Green Hydrogen Mission. Mission aims to make India a Global Hub for production, utilization and export of Gree.....
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MP High Court Rejects Plea of MPPSC Candidate Declared Not Qualified(17.07.2017)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has upheld the MP Public Service Commission (MPPSC) decision to declare a candidate ‘not qualified’ for the State Civil Serv.....
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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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Bombay High Court: Ensure No Minor is Hurt During Muharram Matam Procession(25.07.2017)
Bombay High Court has asked Mumbai police to ensure that no minor is harmed or injured or permitted to use or carry a weapon and sharp objects during .....
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MP HC: Compassionate Appointment Can be Provided by Pvt. Institutions but without State’s Aid(01.08.2024)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that private institutions can provide compassionate appointment to individuals but it must be done without the expe.....
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CCI Approves DLF-GIC Joint Venture Scheme(17.11.2015)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the joint venture scheme of India's largest real estate developer, DLF with Singapore's sovereign .....
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NCDRC: Riding High-End Motorcycle Without Orientation May be Negligence(12.10.2020)
National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has held that an intentional self-injury cannot be inferred in a case where a person rides a h.....
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Rajasthan HC Orders Dissolution of State’s OBC Commission(21.10.2016)
Rajasthan High Court has ordered dissolution of State Other Backward Classes (OBC) Commission, saying it was constituted without State Assembly enacti.....
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SC Scraps Medical Admissions through Private Counselling in MP(23.09.2016)
SC has cancelled admissions to private medical and dental colleges done through private counselling sessions in Madhya Pradesh and instead ordered a c.....
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Bombay HC Acquits Man on Death Row Convicted of Double Murder Citing Fabrication of Evidence(09.05.2022)
Bombay High Court has acquitted Guddu Krish Yadav who was sentenced to death penalty by the Palghar sessions court for the double murder of a colleagu.....
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Allahabad HC Looks for Reply from UP Govt. over Appointment of CIC(16.10.2015)
Allahabad High Court on a plea alleging that the procedure adopted by the committee in selections of Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) was not in a.....
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Allahabad HC Launches Website for Providing Legal Assistance to Middle Income Groups at Nominal Fees(18.09.2020)
Allahabad High Court has launched the official website for providing legal assistance to middle income groups at nominal fees and expenses.
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Competition Commission of India Clears Coffee Day Overseas-Coffee Day Enterprises Deal(03.10.2016)
Competition Commission of India has cleared proposed amalgamation of Coffee Day Overseas with Coffee Day Enterprises, which operates popular CCD chain.....
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Actuarial and reinsurance returns - Dispensing with hard copy submission(11.05.2022)
1. This circular is issued under section 14(2)(e) of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 1999. It shall come into force with immed.....
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Kerala HC Dismisses PIL Seeking 10% EWS Quota in Higher Secondary Admissions(14.08.2020)
Kerala High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation that sought direction to the State to earmark 10% quota for economically weaker section s.....
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CIC: Duly Consider Public Interest While Deciding RTI on ITR(16.08.2016)
Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed Income Tax department to "duly consider the larger public interest" while responding to an RTI requ.....
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Gurugram Court: Bail Denied to Accused in GST Scam Case(03.06.2022)
Gurugram Sessions Court has denied bail application of an accused of GST scam allegedly involved in availing and passing on fraudulent ITC to non-exis.....
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CCI Rejects Complaint against Karnataka Government(29.10.2015)
Central Information Commission (CIC) has rejected allegations of unfair business practices made against Karnataka government and non-profit group Kann.....
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Central Government permitted M/s. Cipla Limited to import morphine, codeine, the baine and their salts after following the procedure specified in NDPS Rules(27.08.2020)
1. In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to rule 54 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Rules, 1985, the Central Government.....
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Del. HC: Re-Admission Allowed of Student Who Failed First Term Due to Shortage of Attendance(04.06.2024)
Delhi High Court has allowed the re-admission of a law student of Delhi University who had failed the first term due to failure to meet the attendance.....
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CIC Slams JKP on Refusal to Give Info About SOPs(18.08.2015)
Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) GR Sufi has directed Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) to reveal information, slamming forces over refusal to disclo.....
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Uttarakhand HC Dismisses Plea Challenging UKSSSC LT Assistant Teacher Recruitment Process 2020(06.04.2022)
Uttarakhand High Court has dismissed a plea that challenges the Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission LT Grade Teacher (Arts) Recruitme.....
Tags : Uttarakhand High Court, Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission LT Grade Teacher (Arts) Recruitment process 2020.
Govt. Issues Notifican Regarding BS-VI Emission Norms(19.09.2016)
Government has issued a notification regarding BS-VI emission standards, saying testing agencies will start collecting data on real-time emission of o.....
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ITAT, Bangalore: TDS Not Applicable to Commission for Professional Service by Non Resident(04.05.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Bangalore has ruled that Tax Deduction at Source is not applicable to commission for professional service by Nonresiden.....
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SC Directs Petitioner to Serve Notice on Central Govt to Consider Prayer for Provisional Admissions(10.09.2020)
Supreme Court has directed the Petitioners challenging the CBSE's decision to conduct compartment examination for students of classes X and XII in Sep.....
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Orissa HC: Can't Direct State To Extend Financial Assistance To Workers Associated With Durga Puja(04.10.2021)
Orissa High Court observed that it can't direct the State Government to separately extend financial relief to workers associated with the Durga Puja f.....
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Bombay HC Seeks Goa Govt’s Response Over Summoning Assembly Session(15.02.2017)
Bombay High Court has directed Goa Government to inform Court the stand of Government in view of Supreme Court judgments making it mandatory to conven.....
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Kerala HC: Substantial Distinction Between Consent and Submission to Sexual Intercourse(19.11.2021)
Kerala High Court has held that there is a substantial distinction between consent and submission to sexual intercourse. The Court has observed that m.....
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Displaying flag and symbol on party office in proximity of election booth constitutes canvassing(20.08.2015)
The Court dismissed a petition by the Bharatiya Janata Party against the orders of the Election Officer calling for it to close its symbol and vacate .....
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CIC to Forest Authorities: Whether Forest Clearance Granted to Polavaram Project(01.10.2015)
Central Information Commissioner (CIC) has ordered Union Ministry of Environment and Forests to inform whether forest rights of tribal people were rec.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice in Plea Seeking Removal of Chairman of Delhi Minorities Commission(14.07.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice in a plea seeking removal of Mr. Zakir Khan from the post of Chairman of the Delhi Minorites Commission alleging th.....
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Calcutta High Court: Finding Fact of Settlement Commission Not Open to Judicial Review(19.06.2017)
Calcutta High Court has held that a finding of fact made by Settlement Commission is not open to judicial review unless it is established that such fi.....
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MP HC: Registration of Label Cannot be Denied on Mere Ground of Objection by Third Party(14.08.2024)
MP HC has held that, for registration of a label Excise Commissioner may make an enquiry and if he is satisfied that pre-requisites for registration h.....
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Cabinet approves implementation of the scheme "Dairy Processing and Infrastructure Development Fund"(12.09.2017)
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved a Dairy Processing & Infrastructure Development F.....
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Delhi HC Refuses to Pass Interim Order Granting Permanent Commission to Woman Naval Officer(28.07.2021)
Delhi High Court has refused to issue an order granting Permanent Commission to a woman Naval Officer in the Indian Navy by observing that the grant o.....
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CESTAT: Extended Limitation Claimed by Department is Not Valid in Absence of Suppression of Fact(04.07.2022)
Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Ahmedabad Bench has held that extended limitation claimed by the department is not valid in.....
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MP HC: Accused Can’t be Compelled to Languish in Jail in Absence of Progression of Trial(26.07.2024)
MP High Court while allowing bail application of an accused, has held that if there is delay in progression of trial, then no one can be allowed to la.....
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Hyderabad HC Stays Excise Dept. Order(12.08.2016)
Hyderabad HC has stayed orders of Excise Commissioner who granted permission for Spencer Group to open four retail outlets in Ranga Reddy district.
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P&H HC: Widow Can’t Claim Inheritance through Succession if Husband Not Owner of Property(02.06.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court while deciding the inheritance dispute, has held that as husband was not the owner of the suit land on the date of his d.....
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CIC Raps MoEF for Withholding Information on K'taka Grasslands Issue(29.10.2015)
Central Information Commission (CIC) has rapped Environment Ministry for withholding information related to construction work in ecologically- sensiti.....
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SC Asks Two CERC Members to Go on Leave Until Appointment of Law Member(31.08.2020)
Supreme Court has asked two members of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission to go on leave until a Law Member is appointed to the Commission.
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Ker HC: If HC had Previously Denied Anticipatory Bail, Successive Appln. Should Be Filed Before HC(26.07.2023)
Kerala High Court has held that in cases where the High Court rejected anticipatory bail plea, second or successive anticipatory bail applications, po.....
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ITAT Cochin: ‘Secret Commission’ to Doctors for Scanning & Medical Examinations Are Subject to TDS(20.06.2017)
ITAT, Cochin has held that assessee-company is liable to pay TDS under section 194H of Income Tax Act in respect of payment of secret commission to do.....
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Supreme Court Refuses to Restrain Formation of CoC for Byju’s(21.08.2024)
Supreme Court has refused to pass an order restraining formation of a Committee of Creditors by Resolution Professional for Byju's in the insolvency p.....
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CIC Orders Inquiry Into Notes Exchanged at Delhi Post Office Branches(20.09.2017)
Central Information Commission has ordered an inquiry into the exchange of old currency notes after demonetisation at post office branches in Pinto Pa.....
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Calcutta HC Grants Time to West Bengal Government to Submit Supplementary Affidavit(28.07.2021)
Calcutta High Court has granted time to the West Bengal government to submit its supplementary affidavit in response to report of the Committee of the.....
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CCI Clears Reliance Aerostructure- Dassault Aviation Joint Venture Deal(30.01.2017)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved proposed joint venture between Anil Ambani-led group firm Reliance Aerostructure and Rafale-maker D.....
Tags : Competition Commission of India, Reliance Aerostructure, Dassault Aviation
SC Directs States to File Reports with NALSA on Pending Applications of Convicts Seeking Remission(03.02.2021)
Supreme Court has directed all States to file reports through their respective State Legal Services Authorities (SLSA) to National Legal Services Auth.....
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Supreme Court Cuts Competition Commission's Penal Powers(09.05.2017)
Supreme Court has upheld an order by Competition Appellate Tribunal (Compat) that penalties imposed by Competition Commission of India (CCI) on compan.....
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Delhi HC: No Requirement for CMM to Fix Time Limit for Taking Possession of Secured Asset(17.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has held that there is no requirement or justification for a Chief Metropolitan Magistrate to fix a time limit for taking possession .....
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Delhi HC: Convict Not Entitled to Remission of Sentence While Undergoing Sentence(07.07.2021)
Delhi High Court has held that a convict is not entitled to remission of sentence while he is undergoing sentence in default of payment of fine under .....
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Supreme Court Refuses Permission to Hold Muharram Procession(28.08.2020)
Supreme Court has refused to grant permission to hold Muharram Procession amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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All. HC: Irrespective of Marital Status, Daughters have Right to Apply for Compassionate Appointment(19.07.2023)
Allahabad High Court has struck down the term ‘unmarried’ occurring before ‘daughter’ in Regulation 104 of U.P. Cooperative Societies Employees' Servi.....
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NCLT Directs Police Assistance to Resolution Professional After Corporate Debtor Hinders CIRP(30.01.2019)
National Company Law Tribunal has directed Police Commissioner, Ahmedabad to provide police assistance to a resolution professional who complained abo.....
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Delhi HC Sets Aside Life Sentence of Accused 18 Years After Murder Conviction(28.11.2022)
Delhi High Court has set aside the life sentence of a murder convict after he took the plea of juvenility during the pendency of his appeal, as ossifi.....
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Maratha Quota Not Applicable in PG Medical Admissions This Year: Bombay HC(03.05.2019)
Bombay High Court has said that 16 % reservation for Maratha community under Socially and Economically Backward Classes (SEBC) category will not be ap.....
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Gujarat HC Directs SEC to do NOTA Promotion for Local Body Elections(17.11.2015)
Gujarat High Court has ordered State Election Commission (SEC) to further promote option of None Of The Above or NOTA among voters in coming local bod.....
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Sikkim HC: Permission to Extract Groundwater Must Record Reasons by Central Ground Water Board(02.08.2021)
Sikkim High Court has observed that permission to extract groundwater granted to the industries in the State must record satisfaction and assign reaso.....
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Supreme Court Notice to EC on Misuse of EVMs(05.09.2018)
Supreme Court has sought response of the Election Commission on a PIL filed by Dehradun based journalist alleging unauthorised handling of EVMs by pri.....
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CESTAT, Kolkata: Manufacturer is Eligible to Avail Cenvat Credit on Sales(13.04.2022)
Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Kolkata has observed that since the sale and manufacture are inter connected, the cenvat credit i.....
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#Monsoon Session: Rajya Sabha Passes Bill Empowering Centre to Collect Statistical Data from J&K(28.07.2017)
Rajya Sabha has passed a bill empowering Centre to collect statistical data from Jammu and Kashmir.
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MP HC: Govt. to Convene Meetings for Classification of Min. Wages According to Region & Industry(05.08.2024)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the State Government to convene meetings with all stakeholders to consider classification of minimum wages regi.....
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CIC Rejects Plea Seeking Inquiry Report of Collision & Sinking of INS Vindhyagiri(24.10.2016)
Central Information Commission (CIC) has rejected a plea of providing inquiry / investigation report of collision and sinking of INS Vindhyagiri, whic.....
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Madras HC: Can’t Reduce Legal Professional to a Contract Worker(06.03.2023)
Madras High Court while criticizing State for its Orders determining ceiling limit of fees payable to advocates appearing on behalf of Government, obs.....
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Air Liquide Arm Gets CCI Nod(29.01.2016)
Air Liquide's subsidiary Schulke has received Competition Commission of India (CCI) approval to acquire Healthcare Antisepsis Solutions (HAS) business.....
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Delhi HC Allows Plea Challenging Office Memo of AIIMS Cancelling Admission of Students(08.02.2022)
Delhi High Court has allowed a petition filed by students of MSc Nursing at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), challenging an Office.....
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Permitting Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPI) to invest in Municipal Bonds(08.05.2019)
1. RBI vide A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 33 dated April 25, 2019 has permitted FPIs to invest in municipal bonds.
2. It is decided that in.....
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District and Sessions Court, Pathankot Convicts Six and Acquits One in Kathua Rape Case(10.06.2019)
District and Sessions Court Pathankot held six of the eight accused in the rape and murder of an eight-year-old nomadic girl in Kathua including the .....
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CCI Bans 2 Repetitive Violators for Violating Competition Norms(28.09.2015)
Competition Commission of India (CCI), has passed directions against two repetitive violators (P V Basheer Ahmed and M C Bobby, office bearers of a Ke.....
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Karnataka HC Directs to Ensure Submission of Proposal for Video Conferencing Facilities(14.07.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the State government to ensure that the State Revenue Department submits a proposal to the Finance department under .....
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NCDRC: Builder-Buyer Agreements Often Favours Builders’ Interest(15.06.2017)
National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC), while terming some builder- buyer agreements as ‘unconscionable contracts’, has observed that.....
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Kar HC: No Interference in Settlement Commission's Order Accepting Expl. In the Spirit of Settlement(12.08.2024)
Karnataka High Court has held that acceptance of explanation ‘in the spirit of settlement’ by the Settlement Commission, cannot put the commission at .....
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Madras HC Rejects Petition on CM’s Thumb Impression(08.11.2016)
Madras High Court has quashed Public Interest Litigation filed by activist K R 'Traffic' Ramaswamy challenging consent for nomination by Chief Ministe.....
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J&K HC: Omission to Record Statement of Accused Not Fatal to Validity of Trial(21.07.2021)
Jammu & Kashmir High Court has held that in the absence of any prejudice to the accused or demonstrated failure of justice, omission to record his sta.....
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SC Dismisses Pleas Seeking Additional Mop-Up Round for Filling Vacant Seats in Nursing Courses(10.06.2022)
Supreme Court has dismissed plea seeking an additional mop-up round to fill up seats which have remained vacant in nursing courses for the academic ye.....
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Delhi High Court Directs Centre to Fill Up CIC, IC Posts in Six Weeks(09.11.2015)
Delhi HC has directed Centre to fill up vacant posts of Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) and Information Commissioners (IC) within six weeks.
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NCDRC: Pecuniary Jurisdiction to be Determined by Value Of Goods/ Services 'Paid'(07.09.2020)
National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has held that for determining the pecuniary jurisdiction of Consumer fora, the value of the go.....
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SC: Principles of Natural Justice to be Read into While Dealing with Remission Cases(04.09.2024)
Supreme Court has remarked that while deciding cases of grant of remission to convict, principles of natural justice will have to read into Section 43.....
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Supersession of notification numbers S.O. 12(E), dated the 5th January, 2007 and S.O. 36(E), dated the 5th January, 2009(04.03.2021)
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 7B of the Citizenship Act, 1955 (57 of 1955) and in supersession of the notification.....
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NCDRC to DLF Universals: Refund Entire Amount for Delay in Handing Over Possession(10.01.2023)
National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has directed DLF Universal to refund entire principal amount of Rs. 37,73,154/- to the complain.....
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Del. HC: TDS Credit to be Granted by AO in Compliance of Directions by ITAT(23.08.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that TDS Credit is ought to be granted by Assessing Officer (AO) in compliance with directions passed by Income Tax Appellat.....
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Competition Commission of India Orders Probe Against Asian Paints(16.01.2020)
Competition Commission of India has ordered a probe against Asian Paints for allegedly using its domination of the market to hinder the entry of JSW P.....
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Madras HC Issues Notice in Plea Seeking Financial Assistance to Lawyers from Bar Council(01.04.2020)
Madras High Court has issued notice to the State of Tamil Nadu and the Bar Council of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry in a Petition seeking minimum financia.....
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Calcutta HC Calls for Report in Habeas Corpus Plea on Missing Person from Judicial Remand(30.12.2021)
Calcutta High Court has called for a report from the West Bengal Government in a habeas corpus plea filed by one Buddhadeb Bhowmick who has alleged th.....
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Karnataka HC Directs Registry to Post Additional Sessions Judge for Training in Mysuru(17.02.2022)
Karnataka High Court has directed its Registry to post an Additional Session Judge, Mysuru, for training in the Judicial Academy in order to make him .....
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CCI Approves HealthFore-Oscar Investments Deal(12.02.2016)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved e proposed merger of healthcare IT solutions provider HealthFore Technologies with Oscar Investment.....
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ELECTION - SC to Election Commission: Cross-check More Votes on VVPATs(25.03.2019)
Supreme Court has asked the Election Commission to consider increasing the number of VVPAT’s that are used to randomly verify votes cast by Electronic.....
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People Legitimately Expect Antiquities Like Koh-i-Noor to be Brought Back: CIC(05.06.2018)
Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to spell out the effort.....
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HP High Court Dismisses Plea Seeking Compassionate Appointment in View of State's Policy(13.01.2022)
Himachal Pradesh High Court has dismissed a plea seeking compassionate appointment filed by a son while noting that his mother is already in Governmen.....
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Reveal Probe Records on Lal Bahadur Shastri’s Death: CIC(15.05.2018)
Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed the Prime Minister's Office and Ministries of External Affairs and Home to make public the records o.....
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Mumbai Court: Woman Groped on Street Can't be Prosecuted as Participant to Crime(12.04.2023)
Mumbai Sessions Court while upholding discharge of Shilpa Shetty in a 2007 obscenity case has observed that a woman being groped on the street can’t n.....
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Accession to the Council of Europe Convention on Transfer of Sentenced Persons(05.11.2015)
The Union Cabinet has approved formally requesting the Council of Europe for India’s accession to the ‘Council of Europe Convention on the Transfer of.....
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Supreme Court Clarifies Classification Should Never be Arbitrary, Artificial or Evasive(20.09.2019)
Supreme Court has clarified that while the law may recognize ‘degrees of harm’ however the classification should never be arbitrary, artificial or eva.....
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Bombay HC ‘No’ to Regularize ‘Illegal’ Admissions(26.09.2016)
Bombay HC has declined to confirm admissions made by two Amravati-based engineering colleges by lowering the pass percentage.
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Guj. HC Stays Admission in Law Colleges Affiliated With Gujarat University Till June 28(26.06.2023)
Gujarat High Court has directed Gujarat University not allot any students any of the law colleges affiliated with Gujarat University, in response to t.....
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The Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Bill, 2014(30.09.2015)
The Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Bill proposes establishment of National State Advisory Boards for the regulation and supervision of .....
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Bom. HC: Can’t Open Reassessment Based on Reasons from Other Departments or Commission Report(30.04.2024)
Bombay High Court has held that re-assessment shall not be re-opened if the grounds for re-opening are based on information taken from Justice M.B. Sh.....
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Punjab and Haryana HC Directs Immediate Action Against Jalandhar ASI for Thrashing Minors(09.09.2015)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed Punjab Government to take immediate action against Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Jhilmil Singh for merciles.....
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#Union Budget 2022-2023: Financial Assistance to States for Capital investment(01.02.2022)
Under the scheme for Financial Assistance to States for Capital investment, for 2022-23, the allocation is 1 lakh crore to assist States. This will be.....
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Delhi HC: Missing Children As Bad As Terrorism(20.05.2016)
Delhi HC has expressed concern on increasing number of missing children terming it akin to terrorism even as Delhi Police said out of 2,252 missing ch.....
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Karnataka HC Extends Deadline for Door-to-Door Survey on Eligible Children for School Admission(07.06.2021)
Karnataka High Court has extended till 15th July, 2021, the deadline to complete the door-to-door survey to identify children eligible for school admi.....
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NHRC: Chhattisgarh Govt Guilty Of Abetting Ghastly Salwa Judum Crimes, Cover-Up Ops(14.11.2017)
National Human Rights Commission has come down heavily on the Chhattisgarh government for abetting the ghastly Salwa Judum crimes in the state and tur.....
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Rajasthan High Court: Compensation Commissioner Last Authority on Claims(02.02.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has held that under the scheme of the Workmen Compensation Act, 1923, the Compensation Commissioner is the last authority to deci.....
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CIC to NGT: Do Not Charge More Than Rs Two as Photocopy Fee(20.05.2016)
Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed NGT to amend its RTI rules and not charge more than Rs two per page for providing photocopies of doc.....
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Delhi HC Orders BRO to Release Financial Assistance to Family Members of Missing Officer(07.06.2021)
Delhi High Court has ordered Border Roads Organisation (BRO) to pay one year's emoluments of the officer to the parents, who has been missing since 20.....
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Delhi High Court Seeks Police Response on Missing Doctor(20.11.2017)
Delhi High Court has sought a reply from the cops on a plea filed by the mother of the missing doctor from St Stephen's Hospital who is accused of mur.....
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HP HC Strikes Down the Requirement of ‘Bonafide Himachali Certificate’ for Compassionate Appointment(31.07.2023)
Himachal Pradesh High Court has struck down the requirement of furnishing a 'Bonafide Himachali Certificate' for obtaining compassionate appointment a.....
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Calcutta High Court Questions IAS Officer Alapan Bandyopadhyay’s Appointment as SEC(12.10.2015)
Calcutta HC has questioned State Govt’s decision to appoint senior IAS officer Alapan Bandyopadhyay, as the acting State Election Commissioner (SEC) a.....
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SC: Presumption 'Possession Follows Title' Arises Only Where No Definite Proof of Possession(28.08.2020)
Supreme Court has observed that the presumption based on the maxim 'possession follows title' that possession must be deemed to follow title, arises o.....
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Bombay HC Orders Release of Man Sentenced to Over 83 Years Imprisonment(20.07.2023)
Bombay High Court while observing that if a man is made to undergo imprisonment for an excessive period, it would lead to a travesty of justice, has o.....
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CD Admissible in Evidence in Family Court Even Without Certification : Kerala HC(30.01.2019)
Kerala High Court has held that a compact disc (CD) is admissible in evidence in proceedings in Family Court even without certification under Section .....
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CCI to examine - Whether ITC availed or reduction in tax rate actually resulted in commensurate reduction in price of goods or services or both(23.11.2022)
1.In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 171 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (12 of 2017), the Central Gove.....
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Bombay High Court Allows Muharram Procession with Strict Conditions(18.08.2021)
Bombay High Court has allowed a Shia-Muslim Trust to perform Muharram rituals on 20th August, 2021, the tenth day of Muharram (Ashura), by adhereing t.....
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CIC to Centre: 'Clarify Stand on Claims of Taj Mahal Being a Shiva Temple'(14.08.2017)
Central Information Commission has recommended that Ministry of Culture should clarify its stand on conflicting claims regarding Taj Mahal being a Shi.....
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ITAT: Centralized Processing Centre has No Jurisdiction of Adjustment U/S 143(1)(23.05.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Mumbai bench has held that the Centralized Processing Centre has no jurisdiction to exercise the power under sec.....
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SC Upholds BCI's Order Dismissing Complaint Against Lawyer Alleging Professional Misconduct(22.07.2020)
Supreme Court has upheld an order passed by Bar Council of India dismissing a complaint alleging professional misconduct by a lawyer.
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MP HC Directs Govt to Permit Students to Register for PG Medical Admission Process(27.08.2020)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the State Government to permit all the students, who were not able to get themselves registered on account of C.....
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ITAT: CIT (A) required to Examine Documentary Evidences filed before Confirming Findings of AO(21.06.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Amritsar Bench has held that Commissioner of Income-tax (Appeals) [CIT (A)] is required to examine documentary e.....
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Complaint cannot barred by limitation, where there is case of continuing cause of action(10.01.2018)
Instant first appeal has been filed under Section 19, read with Section 21(a)(ii) of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 against the impugned order, pas.....
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CIC: Inquire Fake Birth Certificates Racket in NDMC(26.09.2016)
Central Information Commission (CIC) has ordered inquiry into "gross irregularities" in issuance of fake birth certificates by North Delhi Municipal C.....
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JKL HC: Benefit Under Budgetary Support Scheme is Not a 'Right' But Only a Concession(28.06.2023)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court while observing that benefit provided under the Budgetary Support Scheme is not a 'right' but only a concessio.....
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CIC Discarding Away RTI Applications Without Photo Identity Proof(27.10.2015)
Contrary to the RTI Act rules, the Central Information Commission (CIC) is asking applicants to furnish a copy of a photo identity card with applicati.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice to UOI on Women Plea Seeking Information on Missing Husband(17.08.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Union of India on the woman's plea seeking verified information about her husband's whereabouts and repatria.....
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SC: Certificate is Condition Precedent to Admissibility of Electronic Evidence(15.07.2020)
Supreme Court has held that the certificate required under Section 65B(4) of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 is a condition precedent to the admissibili.....
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Hyderabad HC Directs AP Government to Give Job to Ex-Principal’s Daughter(04.10.2016)
Hyderabad HC has directed Andhra Pradesh Government to provide employment to daughter of a principal of Government Polytechnic College on compassionat.....
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Delhi HC: ‘Change of Opinion’ Cannot be Alleged If AO Finds Fresh Material to Reopen Assessment(02.06.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that change of opinion cannot be alleged if there is fresh tangible material with the Assessing Officer (AO).
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CCI Dismisses Complaints against Jaypee Group(29.10.2015)
Central Information Commission (CIC) has dismissed five complaints against Jaypee Group entities Jaiprakash Associates and Jaypee Infratech which had .....
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Allahabad HC Refuses to Permit Muharram Processions(31.08.2020)
Allahabad High Court has dismissed a batch of Petitions seeking permission to take out Tazia procession during Muharram.
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Cal. HC to Sentence Review Board: Reconsider Remission Plea of Man Who Has Spent 23 Yrs in Jail(31.07.2023)
Calcutta High Court has directed West Bengal State Sentence Review Board to reconsider petition for remission of a man who has spent 23 years in jail,.....
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Competition Commission of India Orders Probe into Amazon and Flipkart for Abuse of Competition Law(14.01.2020)
Competition Commission of India has ordered a probe into the alleged Competition Law violations by Amazon and Flipkart over allegations that the e- co.....
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Authorization of the Assessing Officer for a specified jurisdiction to exercise all or any of the powers conferred on for the purpose of Chapter VIII of Finance Act, 2016(20.03.2020)
In exercise of the powers conferred by clause(b) of section 164 and section 178 of the Finance Act, 2016 (28 of 2016) read with sub-sections(1) and (2.....
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Mad. HC: CCI has Jurisdiction Over Pleas Filed Against Google's New User Choice Billing System(08.08.2023)
Madras High Court while dismissing majority of pleas filed by Indian startups against Google's new user choice billing system, has observed that the m.....
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Allahabad High Court Cancels Appointment of UPPSC Chief(15.10.2015)
Allahabad High Court has set aside appointment of Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) chairman Dr Anil Yadav, while declaring it “ultra vi.....
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Gauhati HC: Assessing Officer and Inspecting Person Need Not Be Similar Person Under Electricity Act(21.04.2022)
Gauhati High Court has observed that Section 126 of the Electricity Act, 2003 empowers the Assessing Officer as chosen to carry out the provisional as.....
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India - Czech Joint Commission on Economic Cooperation held in Prague(23.10.2018)
The eleventh session of India - Czech Republic Joint Commission on Economic Cooperation (JCEC) was held on 22nd - 23rd October 2018 at Prague. The Ind.....
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Karnataka Prohibition of Violence Against Advocates Act, 2023 Comes Into Effect From 10th June, 2024(13.06.2024)
Karnataka Prohibition of Violence Against Advocates Act, 2023 has come into effect from 10th June, 2024 and the main objective of the act is to protec.....
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CCI Nods for A&E's Additional Sake in Vardhman Yarns(30.08.2016)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has permitted American & Efird (A&E) Global to buy an additional 40 per cent stake in Vardhman Yarns and Thread.....
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AAR, Maharashtra: Professional Services Regarding Mining Operations Attract 18% GST(06.04.2022)
Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR ), Maharashtra has observed that professional, technical, and business services with regard to mining operations attr.....
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President Gives Assent to 123rd Constitution Amendment(13.08.2018)
President Ram Nath Kovind has given assent to Constitution (One Hundred Twenty-third Amendment) Bill, 2018 giving constitutional status to the Nation.....
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Supreme Court: Registrar Must Ensure that Assistants Work Diligently(23.08.2024)
Supreme Court has stated that the Registrar shall ensure that the dealing assistants and senior court assistants diligently perform their work. Any re.....
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Supreme Court has refused to extend time for medical admissions(25.09.2017)
Supreme Court has refused to extend the September 14 deadline for filling up vacant seats in postgraduate, super-specialty and MBBS courses.
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Madras HC Seeks State Response in Plea Challenging Admission to Undergraduate Courses(29.07.2021)
Madras High Court has sought the State government's response in a batch of petitions challenging the constitutionality of the Tamil Nadu Admission to .....
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RBI Rejects EC Request to Enhance Withdrawal Limits For Poll Candidates(30.01.2017)
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has rejected request of Election Commission (EC) to enhance weekly cash-withdrawal limit, imposed after demonetisation, fo.....
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Kerala HC Directs Submission of Grounds for Non-Admission of Sexual Harassment Victim in School(26.11.2021)
Kerala High Court has directed the Government Pleader to get instructions and submit as to why the victim child cannot be accommodated in the responde.....
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Guidelines for Implementation of Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Policy(05.07.2016)
The Ministry of Shipping approved guidelines for implementing the Shipbuilding Financial Assis.....Tags : india, shipbuilding, financial assistance
SC Grants Relief to Woman Officer Who Lost Permanent Commission Due To Pregnancy-Related Condition(16.12.2021)
Supreme Court has directed the grant of Permanent Commission to a Women Short Service Commission Officer who underwent a temporary aberration in SHAPE.....
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NCDRC Orders Unitech to Pay compensation for Delivery Delay(30.01.2017)
National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has directed Unitech Hi-Tech Developers to pay over Rs 3 crore to a couple for failing to give.....
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SC: Ph.D. Mandatory for Post of Assistant Professor As Per AICTE Regulation(03.02.2021)
Supreme Court has held that Ph.D is mandatory for the post of Assistant Professor as per the All India Council for Technical Education Regulations. Th.....
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CIC to CPIO of Supreme Court: Disclose Action Taken in NEET Judgment Leak Case(04.05.2017)
Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) of Supreme Court to disclose what action has been taken on.....
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Karnataka HC: Application for Judgment on Admissions May be Filed at Any Stage of Suit(14.12.2021)
Karnataka High Court has reiterated that a decree can be passed under Order XII Rule 6 of Code of Civil procedure, 1908 (CPC) at any stage of the suit.....
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P &H HC Upholds College's Decision to Not Admit Candidate to 'Sponsored Category' Vacancy(19.08.2020)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has upheld the decision of a medical college refusing admission of a “general category” candidate into vacancies of “spo.....
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Gujarat High Court asks SEC to include NOTA in Gujarat Local Body Elections(02.11.2015)
Gujarat High Court has directed State Election Commission (SEC) to include option of NOTA (None Of The Above) in the upcoming local body polls in the .....
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Delhi HC Directs Govt to Consider as Representation Plea for Process of Health Data Management(04.09.2020)
Delhi High Court has directed the Central Government to consider as representation a plea challenging the process adopted by the concerned authority f.....
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Allahabad HC: Extrajudicial Confession by its Nature is a Weak Piece of Evidence(29.08.2024)
Allahabad HC while acquitting an accused in a murder case, has observed that extra judicial confession by its very nature is otherwise a weak piece of.....
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Supreme Court: Long Continuous Possession by Itself Cannot be Termed as Adverse Possession(16.01.2020)
Supreme Court has reiterated that long and continuous possession by itself cannot be termed as adverse possession to perfect title within the meaning .....
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COMPAT Stays CCI's Rs 151-Crore Penalty on Jet Airways(23.02.2016)
Competition Appellate Tribunal (COMPAT) has stayed Competition Commission of India (CCI) ‘s penalty of Rs 151.69 crore imposed on Jet Airways for alle.....
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CCI Dismisses Plea Alleging Anti -Competitive Practices by Google(02.02.2021)
Competition Commission of India has dismissed a complaint alleging abuse of dominant position by Google by integrating the Meet App into the Gmail App.....
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ECJ rules allowances under emissions scheme invalid(28.04.2016)
The .....Tags : europe, commission, greenhouse, emissions, allowance
Supreme Court Extends Last Date for Admission to Engineering Courses in State of Odisha(23.12.2021)
Supreme Court has extended the last date for admission to engineering courses in the State of Odisha till December 31, 2021, taking into account the d.....
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Delhi High Court Issues Notice to Government Over Mass Scale Admission Denial in Government Schools(13.05.2019)
Delhi High Court has issued a notice to the Delhi Government over a petition highlighting the mass scale denial of admission to students in Government.....
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Home Ministry Refuses FCRA Renewal Application of Missionaries of Charity(28.12.2021)
Ministry of Home Affairs has refused the Missionaries of Charity's application for renewal of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (FCRA) r.....
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Orissa High Court: Evidence Not Vitiated Merely Because Object is Openly Accessible to Public(08.07.2024)
Ori HC has observed that it is important to clarify that merely because an object is accessible to public, it would not vitiate evidence. The real tes.....
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J&K High Court to Govt.: Remove Illegal Constructions on Sindh within 4 Weeks(01.10.2015)
Jammu and Kashmir High Court has ordered concerned Deputy Commissioners to remove illegal constructions on river Sindh which flows through Ganderbal,.....
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Madras HC Dismisses Petition Challenging Decision to Set Up Committee for NEET Based Admission(14.07.2021)
Madras High Court has dismissed the petition challenging Tamil Nadu State Government's decision to set up a committee for the purpose of ascertaining .....
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CIC: 'BCCI' a Public Authority, Must Disclose Information Under RTI(19.06.2017)
Central Information Commissioner has declared BCCI to be a public authority and directed the Board to disclose information sought by RTI applicant.
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Del. HC: Withholding Names of Institutes or Universities Attended by Current Employees is Justified(14.08.2024)
Del. HC has held that Central Information Commissioner’s decision to withhold the names of institutes or universities attended by current employees is.....
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Delhi HC Rejects Plea on Simultaneous Lok Sabha- Assembly Polls, But Calls it ‘Good Idea’(09.11.2016)
Delhi High Court has dismissed a PIL seeking directions to Election Commission of India to conduct simultaneous Lok Sabha and State Assembly Polls in .....
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Allahabad HC: Accused Cannot Claim Confessional Statement to be Considered for Some Offences(20.08.2021)
Allahabad High Court has held that when a conviction is made as a whole regarding any occurrence or set of occurrences, the accused cannot, at a later.....
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Bom. HC: Upon Application of Deceased’s Legal Heirs, Excise Commissioner Must Cancel Liquor Licence(20.06.2023)
Bombay High Court while observing that transfer of liquor licences is at the discretion of the concerned authority, has held that legal heirs of the d.....
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Andhra Pradesh HC: Government Should Locate State Human Rights Commission Within State(06.07.2021)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has indicated to the government that it should locate the State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) within the State of Andhra Pr.....
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SC: Pleas of Title and Adverse Possession Cannot be Advanced Simultaneously(27.08.2020)
Supreme Court has observed that plea of title and adverse possession cannot be advanced simultaneously and from the same date.
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CCI Orders Investigation Against Bookmyshow for Alleged Unfair Competition Practices(24.06.2022)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has ordered an investigation against Bookmyshow for alleged unfair competition practices and sought a report fro.....
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Cabinet approves MoC between India and Japan in the field of Food Processing Industry(23.01.2019)
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval to the Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) between India and Ja.....
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SC Grants Relief to Dalit Student Who Lost Admission Due to Late Payment of Online Admission Fees(01.10.2024)
Supreme Court while granting relief to a Dalit student who lost admission due to late payment of online admission fees, has directed that the student .....
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CCI Junks Air India's Complaint Against IndiGo(22.02.2016)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has rejected Air India's allegation of predatory recruitment ways made against no-frills carrier IndiGo's parent.....
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Madras HC Dismisses Plea Seeking Appointment on Compassionate Grounds(29.01.2021)
Madras High Court has dismissed a petition seeking appointment on compassionate grounds, observing that if the compassionate appointment was treated a.....
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7th Central Pay Commission recommendations approved(29.06.2016)
The Union Cabinet approved recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission on pay and pensionary benefits. The recommendations will be considered ef.....
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J&K&L HC: State Consumer Commission Not Empowered to Exercise Powers of Review(19.12.2022)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that State Consumer Commissions and District Consumer Forums are not empowered to exercise powers of .....
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Bom. HC: Recourse of Reopening Assessment to Remedy Error Occurred By AO Cannot be Allowed to Him(09.02.2024)
Bombay High Court has held that the Assessing Officer (AO) cannot be allowed to take recourse of re-opening the assessment to remedy the error resulti.....
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CCI Dismisses Complaint Against Asian Paints(28.01.2016)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has rejected a complaint of unfair business practices made against Asian Paints with regard to painting services.....
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Delhi HC Asks Police to File Report on Inquiry on Confessional Statement of Jamia Millia Student(27.11.2020)
Delhi High Court has asked police to file a report on an internal vigilance inquiry conducted to probe allegations that a confessional statement of a .....
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Delhi HC Seeks Details of LTC Policy from Centre(04.08.2016)
Delhi HC has asked Centre to file its policy regarding grant of Leave Travel Concession (LTC) to Government servants while observing that there were ".....
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Karnataka HC Directs State to Come Out with Action Plan for Handling Third Possible Wave of Covid 19(13.05.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the State Government to in two weeks time come out with an action plan and vision statement dealing with state of pr.....
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CCI Annuls Anti-competitive Charges Against BookMyShow(20.03.2017)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has rejected allegations of anti-competitive practices made against Big Tree Entertainment, which runs movie tic.....
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Lok Sabha Passes Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Bill, 2020(02.12.2021)
Lok Sabha has passed the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Bill, 2020 that proposes the establishment of a national registry and registrat.....
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CIC: Impediment in Self Defence in Penal Proceedings is Violation of Human Rights(29.06.2018)
Central Information Commission (CIC) has held that it is the human right of a person accused of sexual harassment in his capacity as a citizen and acc.....
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SC Allows Karnataka Examination Authority to Extend Last Date for Admission(21.12.2021)
Supreme Court recently allowed the Karnataka Examination Authority to extend the last date for admission to Engineering, Pharmacy, Agriculture and oth.....
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CESTAT: Service Provider Not Liable to Pay Service Tax on Commission Paid to Overseas Agent(17.08.2021)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Chennai has held that the service provider engaged Textile Processing is not liable to pa.....
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Karnataka HC Seeks Details from Govt, BBMP on Immediate Medical Assistance to Patients(14.07.2020)
Karnataka High Court has directed the State government and Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to submit details of procedures to be followed by.....
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Bombay HC Slams Dadar School for Denying Admission on Basis of Distance(04.10.2016)
Bombay HC has slammed Balmohan Vidyamandir at Shivaji Park for refusing admission to a child in junior kindergarten, only on the ground that she does .....
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ITAT, Kolkata: No Revision U/S 263 IT Act When AO Has Made Sufficient Enquiry(17.05.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Kolkata has ruled that no revision under Section 263 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 when Assessing Officer has made suffic.....
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'It's a Miracle', Says Madras HC as Condition of 9-Year-Old Boy Seeking Euthanasia Improves(25.10.2018)
Madras High Court has termed the improvement shown by the 9-year-old boy, whose father sought permission for his passive euthanasia on the ground that.....
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ITAT: Reasonableness of Expenses to be Judged from Angle of Businessman Rather Than from Angle of AO(17.06.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Delhi bench, has held that reasonableness of expenses to be judged from the angle of the businessman rather than .....
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SC: Insurance Co. Can’t be Held Guilty of Deficiency of Service Solely for Delay in Processing Claim(14.07.2022)
Supreme Court has held that an insurer cannot be held guilty of deficiency in service solely for delay in processing the claim and delay in repudiatio.....
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NCLAT, Delhi: Quantum of Debt Not to be Decided At Stage of Admission of S. 7 IBC Application(18.04.2022)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has observed that the quantum of debt is not to be considered at the stage of admission of a petition u.....
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Competition Commission of India Fines Aditya Birla Group Firm Grasim for Bid Rigging(06.10.2017)
Competition Commission of India has imposed fines totalling Rs 6.27 crore on Aditya Birla group firm Grasim Industries and two others for bid rigging .....
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SC Gives Split Verdict on Jurisdiction of Settlement Commission w.r.t Goods U/S 123 Customs Act(08.05.2023)
Supreme Court division bench comprising Justices Krishna Murari and Sanjay Karol has delivered a split verdict in respect to issue if jurisdiction of .....
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'Judgment on admissions' not suitable when objections raised go to the root of the case(12.08.2015)
In an appeal against an order of the trial court passed on the admission of a landlord-tenant relationship, the Supreme Court found the same inappropr.....
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CIC to Ministry of Law & Justice: Disclose Status of MoP for Judges, Judicial Accountability Bill(04.05.2017)
Central Information Commission (CIC) has expressed anguish over lack of transparency and accountability in process of appointment of Judges and direct.....
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Kerala HC: Failure to Mark Omissions from Witness’ Previous Statements(14.12.2021)
Kerala High Court has ruled that failure to mark omissions from a witness' previous statements during their cross-examination is not always a valid gr.....
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ITAT, Bangalore: Income Tax Deduction Not Allowed to Professional Charges Paid for Acquisition(26.07.2021)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Bangalore has held that the income tax deduction cannot be allowed to professional and consultancy charges paid .....
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Supreme Court Strikes Down Khalsa University (Repeal) Act, 2017(04.10.2024)
SC has struck down Khalsa University (Repeal) Act, 2017 and observed that it is a settled position of law that though a legislation affecting a single.....
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CCI Nods for Reliance Communications-Sistema Shyam Merger(22.02.2016)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved proposed merger of Sistema Shyam Ltd's operations into Reliance Communications, paving way for the .....
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SC Sets Aside Allahabad HC Order Quashing Appointment of Assistant Professor(01.02.2021)
Supreme Court has set aside an Allahabad High Court order which quashed appointment of an Assistant Professor of King George Medical University, obser.....
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Gujarat HC Stays CIC Order on PM Modi's Degree(04.07.2016)
Gujarat High Court has stayed Central Information Commission (CIC) order asking the Gujarat University to provide details of the MA degree of Prime Mi.....
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Sessions Court, Mumbai Grants Interim protection to Actor Madhur Mittal in Sexual Assault Case(15.03.2021)
Sessions Court, Mumbai has granted actor Madhur Mittal interim protection from arrest till 26th March 2021, in a sexual assault case filed against him.....
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NCPCR Issues Notice to Netflix to Stop Streaming of Show ‘Bombay Begums’(12.03.2021)
National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has issued a notice to Netflix and has asked subscription-based streaming service provider .....
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SC Warns UP DG Prisons of Contempt Action if Directions on Premature Release Are Violated(16.01.2023)
Supreme Court while issuing strict directions to Director General of Prisons of Uttar Pradesh to take all necessary steps to ensure that applications .....
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SC Criticizes Punjab CM and Governor Over Delay in Summoning of Budget Session(01.03.2023)
Supreme Court while criticizing both Chief Minister of Punjab and Governor for the dereliction stating that constitutional dialogue between functionar.....
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Law Commission Report No. 259 on Early Childhood Development and Legal Entitlements(01.01.1900)
The Law Commission released Report No. 259 on early childhood development analysing and debating legal entitlements to nutrition that will benefit dev.....
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SC Directs Karnataka Govt to Complete MDS Admissions Within TimeLine Extended by Centre(31.01.2022)
Supreme Court has directed the State of Karnataka to adhere to the extended timeliness permitted by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, t.....
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Document containing contract to transfer right, title or interest in an immovable property for consideration is required to be registered, if party wants to rely on same(04.07.2018)
Instant appeal emanates from the decision of the High Court dated 2nd December, 2016 allowing the application preferred by Respondent Nos. 1 & 2 (Defe.....
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Delhi High Court: Passing Off Suits With Respect to Registered Design Maintainable for the Time Being(04.06.2019)
Delhi High Court has observed that the judgment of a Single Bench that a suit for passing off based on a design registered under the Designs Act, 2000.....
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JKL HC: Jugglery, Manipulation has No Place in Equitable and Prerogative Jurisdiction(05.04.2023)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court while upholding single judge order imposing 1 Lakh penalty on petitioner for suppressing facts and misleading .....
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Karnataka HC Directs Government to Accept Recommendation of Backward Classes Commission(14.12.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the state government to accept the recommendation given by the Karnataka State Backward Commission in 2010, which re.....
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SC to Centre: Produce Files Related to Appointment of Arun Goel as Election Commissioner(24.11.2022)
Supreme Court Constitution Bench has asked Attorney General to produce related to the recent appointment of Arun Goel, a former bureaucrat, as the Ele.....
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Supreme Court: Relationship Between State & Assistant Government Pleader is That of a Lawyer & Client(04.07.2018)
Supreme Court has held that engagement of an advocate as an Assistant Government Pleader is a professional engagement and the relationship between Sta.....
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CCI Revokes Approval For Amazon's Deal With Future Group; Imposes Penalty on Amazon(20.12.2021)
Competition Commission of India has kept in abeyance the approval granted for the American e-commerce giant Amazon's deal with Future Group holding th.....
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Central Government Notifies Rules on Revision of Pecuniary Jurisdiction of Consumer Commissions(31.12.2021)
Central Government has notified new rules to revise pecuniary jurisdiction for entertaining consumer complaints at district, state and national level .....
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Kerala HC Declines Plea for Additional Time for Submitting Comments on Town Planning Regulation(01.06.2021)
Kerala High Court has declined a plea for a directive to the Lakshadweep administrator to give a further time of 30 days for the people of the islands.....
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CIC Slams Environment Ministry over its Response on Indira Sagar Polavaram Project(21.09.2015)
Central Information Commission (CIC) has slammed Environment Ministry for its repeated response of "files not traceable" on key projects as it ordered.....
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SC Directs Union to Take Appropriate Steps on Finance Commission's Recommendations for COVID Relief(01.07.2021)
Supreme Court has directed the Union of India to take appropriate steps on the recommendations made by the Finance Commission in its XVth report regar.....
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Apex Court Extends Time Limit for Admission to Engineering Colleges for J&K Students(19.08.2019)
Apex Court has extended by a month the deadline for taking admission in several engineering colleges due to situations prevailing in the State after a.....
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MTP Cases: Expert Opinion Must be Given by Medical Professional Without Fearing Legal Repercussions(08.07.2024)
Delhi High Court has observed that medical professionals must give their expert opinion without the fear of legal repercussions in matters where legal.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Expert Opinion, Termination of Pregnancy, Medical Professionals
CCI Approves Heidelberg-Italcementi Deal(25.09.2015)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved Heidelberg Cement's proposed acquisition of Italcementi SpA. Heidelberg and the Italian company are.....
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Delhi HC Seeks Election Commission's Reply Over Plea on Poll Freebies(02.02.2017)
Delhi High Court has asked Election Commission (EC) to respond on steps taken to comply with Supreme Court’s directions on poll freebies.
Tags : Delhi High Court , Election Commission, Supreme Court, Election
Supreme Court Asks States to Show Compliance of Air Quality Commission's Directions(29.11.2021)
Supreme Court has directed the Governments of National Capital Territory of Delhi, and the States of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Punjab to file affidav.....
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Delhi HC Dismisses Plea by Sultana Begum Seeking Possession of Red Fort(21.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has dismissed a plea filed by one Sultana Begum, seeking possession of Red Fort, claiming herself to be the widow of the great grands.....
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P&H HC: Court Does Not Interfere in Compassionate Appointment in Absence of Any Policy(18.04.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has held in a writ petition for quashing of an order denying for service benefits and compassionate appointment on accou.....
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Ker HC: State Disability Commissioner Can’t Adjudicate Upon Service Matters(08.05.2023)
Kerala High Court while observing that State Disability Commissioner has power only to advise and make recommendations to appropriate authorities, has.....
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Implementation of Interest Subvention Scheme for 2015-16 for short term crop loans(13.08.2015)
The Reserve Bank of India approved the implementation of the Interest Subvention Scheme for the benefit of farmers for 2015-2016. The Scheme relates t.....
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Madras HC Necessitates Vaccination of All Persons to Reduce Risk of Infection(01.06.2021)
Madras High Court has observed that it is necessary to vaccinate all, since those who are not vaccinated may be a risk to the others. The Court has st.....
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CIC Issues Summon to Secretary to L-G over RTI on Tax Fraud(22.09.2015)
Central Information Commission (CIC) while taking serious view of how an RTI application was handled by Lieutenant Governor secretariat, Information C.....
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Allahabad HC: Proceedings U/S 145 CrPC Has to be Discontinued if Suit for Possession is Pending(04.05.2022)
Allahabad High Court has observed that where a civil suit for possession or declaration of the title with regard to the same property is pending, the .....
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Telangana HC Directs Telangana State Public Service Commission Officers to Appear in Contempt Case(15.06.2021)
Telangana High Court has directed Telangana State Public Service Commission Chairman B. Janardhan Reddy, who earlier worked as School Education Princi.....
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CCI Rejects Anti-competitive Practices Complaints Against DLF(07.12.2016)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has rejected a complaint of anti-competitive practices against DLF pertaining to 1995-96 period saying competiti.....
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Orissa HC: No Mandate That 2 Years Must Be Added To Outer Age Limit Determined By Ossification Test(12.07.2022)
Orissa High Court has held that there is no law that two years mandatorily be added to the outer limit of age as determined by 'ossification test'.
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Madras HC Slams Advocate for Casting Aspersions on Election Commission(02.11.2016)
Madras High Court came down heavily on an advocate for filing a Public Interest Litigation to postpone elections to Aravakurichi and Thanjavur Assembl.....
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SC Stays Cg. HC’s Order Declaring 58% Reservation in Jobs & Admissions as Unconstitutional(02.05.2023)
Supreme Court has stayed Chhattisgarh (Cg) High Court’s order declaring the state government’s move of giving 58 per cent reservation as ‘unconstituti.....
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Madras High Court Quashes Admission Notification Issued by Tamil Nadu Ambedkar Law University(13.08.2015)
Madras HC has quashed Tamil Nadu Ambedkar Law University's admission notification which does not prescribe any age limit and directed it to issue a fr.....
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CIC Brings Maha Ministers under Ambit of RTI(28.09.2015)
Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) of Maharashtra, Ratnakar Gaikwad, has brought offices of all ministers, ministers of state under the ambit of th.....
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Acceptance, processing and issuance of claims under MEIS, SEIS, ROSL, ROSCTL in the DGFT IT modules(08.07.2021)
Members of the Trade and Industry are informed that issuance of benefits/scrips under MEIS, SEIS, ROSL and ROSCTL Schemes would be on hold for a tempo.....
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CIC Directs RBI To Appoint Nodal CPIO(14.06.2017)
Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed Reserve Bank of India to appoint a Nodal Central Public Information Officer (CPIO), in addition to c.....
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SC: Stay on HC Order for Inspection of Shahi Eidgah Mosque Extended Till November(09.08.2024)
Supreme Court while hearing the case on Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Eidgah Mosque dispute has extended the stay on order passed by Allahabad High Court .....
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Supreme Court Asks IT Department, CBDT to Upgrade its Software(27.09.2024)
Supreme Court while hearing an appeal on imposition of surcharge due to an error in the Central Processing Centre of Revenue, has observed that the te.....
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Delhi HC Stays Govt.'s Decision to Scrap Nursery Admission Criteria(19.02.2016)
Delhi HC has stayed Delhi Govt. decision to scrap two more criteria, besides the management quota and 11 other norms, for nursery admissions in privat.....
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Calcutta HC: Section 173(8) CrPC No Bar for Writ Courts from Passing Further Directions(27.01.2021)
Calcutta High Court has held that Section 173 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 deals with Report of police officer on completion of investigati.....
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Parliament’s monsoon session begins 18 July 2016(29.06.2016)
Parliament will convene in its Monsoon session between 18 July and 12 August, 2016.
20 sittings of the Houses are planned over 26 days, wit.....
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SC: Officer Serving Ruling Govt Can't be Appointed as State Election Commissioner(12.03.2021)
Supreme Court has held that a government officer serving a state government cannot be appointed as the State Election Commissioner of that state. The .....
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SC: Judge Must Give dequate Reasons While Giving Opinion Under Section 432(2) CrPC(16.01.2023)
Supreme Court has held that while giving opinion regarding grant of remission under Section 432(2) CrPC, the Presiding Judge needs to give reasons reg.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Remission, CrPC, Laxman Naskar v. Union of India
A petition based on unconfirmed news reports without verifying their authenticity should not normally be entertained(19.08.2020)
The Petitioner in present Criminal Miscellaneous Petition/application is the Petitioner in writ petition. The said writ petition was filed under Artic.....
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Commission earned by NRI for services rendered outside India could not be deemed to be income which had either accrued or arisen in India(12.07.2023)
The bunch of appeals filed by the Revenue are directed against the orders passed by the National Faceless Appeal Centre (NFAC), arising out of the ord.....
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SC: Non Joining Duty Vacancy Can't be Filled from Expired PSC Rank List(27.04.2020)
Supreme Court has held that Public Service Commission cannot advise any candidate to a Non-Joining Duty vacancy from an expired rank list, if such vac.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Supreme Court has held that Public Service Commission cannot advise any candidate to a Non-Joining Duty vacancy from an expired rank list, if such vacancy was reported after the expiry of the rank list.
Delhi HC Seeks Response on Plea Seeking Stay on Appointment of Delhi Minorities Commission Chairman(31.07.2020)
Delhi High Court has sought response of the Centre, Delhi government and the lieutenant governor on a plea seeking a stay on further appointment to th.....
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Conviction can be Based on Voluntary Extra-Judicial Confession: Supreme Court(08.10.2018)
Supreme Court has said extra-judicial confession is a “weak piece of evidence”, but can be acted upon to convict a person if a court is satisfied that.....
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Kar. HC: Hereditary Archakship Conferred Only on Paternal Line and Not Maternal Line(07.06.2023)
Karnataka High Court has held that in order to claim the post of hereditary archak, the line of succession should be on the paternal side and not on t.....
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Rajasthan HC Finds Online Seat Allotment Process for Medical PG Admissions Arbitrary(19.08.2020)
Rajasthan High Court has found the allotment process of seats for admission to PG Courses 2020 by the State of Rajasthan, on the basis of the National.....
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CIC Issues Show Cause Notice to 2 Scientists in Environment Ministry(17.08.2016)
Central Information Commission (CIC) has issued a show cause notice to two scientists of Environment Ministry for not following its orders to proacti.....
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SC Put Stay on Admission to Unclaimed Medical Seats in All-India Quota(21.09.2016)
SC, on a petition filed by students in Delhi who have sought a second chance at claiming 15% seats in government institutes for NRIs and students from.....
Tags : SC, private medical and dental colleges, Admission
ITAT, Delhi: AO Cannot Apply Wrong Method to Determine Profit in Absence of Audited Financials(06.05.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has ruled that the Assessing Officer cannot give benefit to the assessee for non-cooperation in providing audited.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Assessing Officer, audited financials
CIC Orders Indian Navy to Make Public, Report on Lt Cdr Rahul Nair Death(28.09.2016)
Central Information Commission (CIC) has ordered Indian Navy to make public the inquiry report on death of Lt Cdr Rahul Nair during a 2010 air show ev.....
Tags : Central Information Commission , Indian Navy, Lt Cdr Rahul Nair
Karnataka HC Strikes Down Condition Denying Compassionate Appointment to Children in Second Marriage(16.07.2021)
Karnataka High Court has set aside a circular issued by the Karnataka Power Transmission Coporation Ltd by which it denied appointment on compassionat.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Compassionate Appointment to Children in Second Marriage
ITAT Cochin: ‘Secret Commission’ to Doctors for Scanning & Medical Examinations Are Subject to TDS(20.06.2017)
ITAT, Cochin has held that assessee-company is liable to pay TDS under section 194H of Income Tax Act in respect of payment of secret commission to do.....
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SC Forms ‘National Task Force’ for Safety of Doctors and Medical Professionals(20.08.2024)
Supreme Court while hearing the suo motu case over the rape and murder of a doctor at the RG Kar Medical College Hospital in Kolkata, has created a Na.....
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Bombay High Court lends a helping hand to ‘Sumeet’(28.10.2015)
The Bombay High Court held that the Defendant’s use of the mark ‘Sumeet’ was in infringement of the trade mark registered by the Plaintiff. Defendant’.....
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NCDRC: Pecuniary Jurisdiction to be Determined by Value Of Goods/ Services 'Paid'(07.09.2020)
National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has held that for determining the pecuniary jurisdiction of Consumer fora, the value of the go.....
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SC: If Party Affected by Will Raises Dispute, Succession Can’t Go Forward Without its Determination(25.09.2024)
Supreme Court has stated that if there is a Will, it has to be honoured. If one of the parties, who will be affected by the Will coming into effect, c.....
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CCI Directs Investigation against Monsanto on Govt. Complaint(18.02.2016)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has ordered a detailed inquiry against Monsanto as it found it to be violating competition law in the market of .....
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SC Issues Notice on PIL Seeking Direction to Central Govt to Appoint Members of Law Commission(25.01.2021)
Supreme Court has issued notices to the Union of India on a Public Interest Litigation seeking for a direction to the Central Government to appoint th.....
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P&H HC: Unregistered Agreement to Sell Can't be Accepted for Establishing Possession of Property(08.06.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that an unregistered agreement to sell cannot be accepted by the Court for granting possession in favour of the.....
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CCI Rejects Case against Goa's Chemists and Druggists Association(06.11.2015)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has rejected complaint filed by Royal Agency, Margao alleging of unfair business practices made against Goa's Ch.....
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Allahabad HC Seeks Personal Presence of Varanasi SSP in Missing BHU Student Case(04.09.2020)
Allahabad High Court has asked the Varanasi Senior Superintendent of Police to remain present before the Court in person, in connection to a missing B.....
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Gauhati High Court Sets Aside CCI Order Imposing Penalty on Cement Company(02.09.2024)
The Gauhati High Court has set aside an order passed by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) imposing a penalty of Rs. 5,00,000 on a Star Cement .....
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Kerala High Court: Permission of Court for Further Investigation not Mandatory(04.03.2021)
Kerala High Court has while deciding a criminal revision petition, was tasked with whether court permissions were mandatory when seeking further inves.....
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NCDRC to DLF Universals: Refund Entire Amount for Delay in Handing Over Possession(10.01.2023)
National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has directed DLF Universal to refund entire principal amount of Rs. 37,73,154/- to the complain.....
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CCI Junks Complaint Against Kanoria Chemicals(01.07.2016)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has junked allegations that Kanoria Chemicals & Industries abused its dominant position by imposing unfair price.....
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Supreme Court Seeks Union Response on Gender Neutral Uniform Law for Succession Rights(11.03.2021)
Supreme Court has sought the Union government’s stand on the need for a gender and religion neutral uniform law conferring succession and inheritance .....
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Delhi HC to BCI: Legal Profession Will Become Outdated if LLB Courses Not Re-Structured(12.01.2023)
Delhi High Court has told Bar Council of India (BCI) to reconsider existing structure of LLB courses in order to increase diversity of knowledge in th.....
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Delhi HC Decrees Suit For Passing Off Against UAE Residents(19.09.2017)
Delhi High Court has decreed a suit for passing off against defendants residing outside India, noting that they offer their services through apps and .....
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Gujarat HC Questions Gujarat State Government for Detaining People for Possession of Remdesivir(28.07.2021)
Gujarat High Court has questioned the Gujarat State Government for detaining people under Prevention of Anti-Social Activities, 1985 (PASA) for posses.....
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CCI Permits Virtusa to Acquire 53% Stake in Polaris(24.02.2016)
Virtusa Corp has received Competition Commission of India (CCI)’s nod to acquire 53 per cent stake in Polaris Consulting & Services for about Rs 1,173.....
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CCI Dismisses Complaint Alleging Abuse of Dominant Position by BCI(02.02.2021)
Competition Commission of India has dismissed a complaint which alleged that the Bar Council of India was abusing its dominant position by imposing a .....
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Delhi HC Sends Back to EC Plea to Cancel BSP Symbol 'Elephant'(11.07.2016)
Delhi HC has remanded back to Election Commission a plea seeking cancellation of Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) symbol 'Elephant', for alleged misuse of pu.....
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AP HC Grants Permission to Amravati Farmers to Organize Public Meeting(16.12.2021)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has granted permission to the Amaravati farmers to organise a public meeting at a private place at Damineedu village in Tiru.....
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Delhi HC: AO & PCIT Failed to Consider Balance of Convenience And Irreparable Injury(19.05.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that neither the Assessing Officer (AO) nor the Principal Commissioners of Income Tax (PCIT) have considered the three basic.....
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Madras HC Refuses Premature Release of Convicts in Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case(17.06.2022)
Madras High Court has dismissed a plea filed by S. Nalini and RP Ravichandran, convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi Assassination case, seeking premature rele.....
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NCDRC: No VAT on Discounted Items(03.02.2017)
National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has held that shops selling goods at 40% discount cannot charge VAT or any other duty on disco.....
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SC: Consumer Commission Should Issue Bailable Warrant Only If Party Is Not Represented(30.11.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that the Consumer Commission should issue a bailable warrant for the appearance of a party only as a last resort. The issua.....
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CIC: Initiate Steps to Introduce RTI Stamps for Payment of RTI Fees(08.05.2017)
Central Information Commission has reiterated its recommendation for issue of RTI-stamps or numbered RTI-coupons as mode for payment of RTI-fees.
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Supreme Court Stays Probe of Justice Lokur Commission Constituted by WB Govt In Pegasus Case(17.12.2021)
Supreme Court has passed an interim order to stay the enquiry proceedings by the Judicial Enquiry Commission led by former Supreme Court judge Justice.....
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Supreme Court Terms MBBS Admission Bar to Color Blind Students ‘Regressive’(27.03.2017)
Supreme Court has agreed to consider a plea of two students to open door of medical colleges for them, saying the present practice of Medical Council .....
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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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Religare Gets CCI’s Approval to Sell 51% in MF Business to Invesco(29.01.2016)
Religare Enterprises has received approval from Competition Commission of India (CCI) to sell a controlling 51 per cent stake in its mutual fund busin.....
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Karnataka HC Quashes Proceedings Against Bengaluru Police Commissioner Kamal Pant(08.02.2022)
Karnataka High Court has quashed the proceedings initiated against Bengaluru Police Commissioner Kamal Pant and two other police officers, for alleged.....
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Period for Submission of Agency Commission Claims(12.07.2018)
Please refer to our circular no.DGBA.GBD.N0.3262/31.02.007/2016-17 dated June 15, 2017 through which all agency banks were advised to submit their age.....
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SC: CIT can Revise Erroneous Order by Assessing Officer Causing Prejudice to Revenue(10.04.2023)
Supreme Court has held that Commissioner of Income Tax (CIT) can while exercising his power of revision under Section 263 of Income-Tax Act, 1961, rev.....
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Allahabad High Court Set Aside Akhilesh’s Appointments in UP Higher Education Services Commission(08.09.2015)
Allahabad High Court has set aside appointment of three senior members (Veer Singh Yadav, Rudal Yadav and Anil Kumar Singh) of UP Higher Education Ser.....
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Constitution of West Bengal Electricity Regulatory Commission(27.01.2022)
1. In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (46) of section 10 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961), the Central Government hereby notifies f.....
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CCI Approves Acquisition of 2 HUL Rice Brands(18.05.2016)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved acquisition of two rice brands of Hindustan Unilever by LT foods, the owners of Daawar brand.
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Clarification with respect to submission of Pre-shipment Inspection Certificate(06.05.2020)
1. The Import policy of metallic scrap and waste requires importers to furnish Pre-shipment Inspection Certificate (PSIC) for customs clearance of met.....
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Delhi High Court: Why Child Protection Body Posts Still Vacant?(14.11.2017)
Delhi High Court has asked Central government to explain the inordinate delay in appointment of three members in the National Commission for Protectio.....
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Delhi HC: Classification Based on Mode of Recruitment, Qualification & Merit Not Unreasonable(13.07.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that there is no absolute application of the principle “Equal Pay for Equal Work” by default, and organizations/government h.....
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Orissa HC Dismisses Challenge to Retirement of Former Additional District & Sessions Judge(15.04.2022)
Orissa High Court has dismissed challenge to a notification which notified the decision to compulsorily retire a former Additional District & Sessions.....
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CCI Approves Ashok Leyland's Deal to Buy Nissan Stake in Three JVs(04.11.2016)
Competition Commission of India (CCI's) has approved Ashok Leyland to buyout its Japanese partner Nissan Motors' stake in JVs, which were floated to m.....
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SC: Police Chief Can’t Order Further Investigation Without Magistrate/Higher Court’s Permission(08.05.2023)
Supreme Court while observing that order from District Police Chief is not same as an order issued by concerned Magistrate, has held that power to ord.....
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CCI Orders Enquiry Against A Leading Taxi Aggregator For Predatory Pricing(21.09.2015)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has ordered an enquiry against a leading taxi aggregator company in India for alleged indulging in predatory pri.....
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Chhattisgarh HC Issues Notice on Application Seeking Financial Assistance for Infected Lawyers(25.06.2021)
Chhattisgarh High Court has issued notice to the State Bar Council, Chhattisgarh on an application moved by the District Bar Association, Bilaspur see.....
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POCSO Cases: Consider Upper Age Where Victim’s Age Determined Through Bone Age Ossification Report(04.07.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that in cases of sexual assault under the POCSO Act, wherever, the court is called upon to determine the age of the victim b.....
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Punjab and Haryana High Court to State Cops: Find if Forged Court Orders Used to Acquire Govt. Land(25.09.2015)
Punjab and Haryana HC has directed Deputy Commissioners of Mohali and Rupnagar to submit report on whether shamlat or government lands have been sanct.....
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CCI Dismisses Plea Alleging Abuse of Dominant Position by Whatsapp & Facebook(24.08.2020)
Competition Commission of India has dismissed a plea which sought investigation against Whatsapp and Facebook for alleged abuse of dominant position b.....
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CCI Approves HDFC ERGO - L&T General Insurance and HCL-Geometric Deal(22.08.2016)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has given approval to HDFC ERGO - L&T General Insurance deal and also to HCL Technologies' equity swap deal to b.....
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Cal HC: Petition for Removal of State Election Commissioner is Not Maintainable(13.07.2023)
Calcutta High Court while dismissing petition seeking removal of State Election Commissioner, among other reliefs, has observed that such a prayer can.....
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No retrospective relief for Hindu women in succession(16.10.2015)
In a case where a daughter contested having only a share in the self-acquired property of her father, but not in the entire property, the Supreme Cour.....
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NCDRC: Pecuniary Jurisdiction to be Determined by Value Of Goods/ Services 'Paid'(07.09.2020)
National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has held that for determining the pecuniary jurisdiction of Consumer fora, the value of the go.....
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SC: Information Regarding Rejection of Remission Application to be Immediately Given to Prisoner(12.09.2024)
Supreme Court while hearing a suo motu plea regarding comprehensive policy strategy for the grant of bail to prisoners, has noted that prisoner must b.....
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Delhi HC Rejects AAP's Plea on Management Quota(17.02.2016)
Delhi High Court has rejected Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Government's plea to scrap the management quota in nursery admission.
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India and Finland ink MoU to enhance bilateral defence cooperation(15.01.2020)
Defence Secretary, Dr. Ajay Kumar and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence of Finland Mr. Jukka Juusti signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) .....
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Madras HC: Proceeds on Sale of Certified Emission Reduction Credit is Capital Receipt(10.03.2021)
Madras High Court has held that proceeds realized on sale of Certified Emission Reduction Credit, which had been earned on the Clean Development Mecha.....
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HP HC: Can’t Use Custodial Interrogation to Extract Confession(11.01.2023)
Himachal Pradesh High Court while granting pre-arrest bail to an accused person, has observed that custodial interrogation cannot be used to extract c.....
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