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Programmes for skill development and provision of apprenticeships(13.08.2015)

To provide skill training on a large scale, the government has introduced the 'Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana' and 'Apprentice Protsahan Yojana'.....

Tags : scheme, workforce, skill, development

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Blast from the Past

Raw or refined, market should know difference between goods(12.10.1962)

After the Central government levied excise duty on readymade garments and textile bearing a brand name, and sold with a price tag of over Rs. 1000, it.....

Tags : excise, manufacture, refined oil

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Raw or refined, market should know difference between goods(12.10.1962)

After the Central government levied excise duty on readymade garments and textile bearing a brand name, and sold with a price tag of over Rs. 1000, it.....

Tags : excise, manufacture, refined oil

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Not requiring wilful defaulters to snitch on themselves(25.01.1995)

Wilful default - alleging the debtor to have failed paying his or her debts despite the presence of funds - a last resort it may be for the lender, re.....

Tags : Willful default, burden of proof, means

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No bail for those behind money circulation schemes(23.09.2003)

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

Tags : Pyramid scheme, bail, custody

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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

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Warranting appeal from decision of a Single Judge(10.09.1952)

Whether a High Court can sit in appeal against an order passed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India by a Single Judge of the same court has .....

Tags : Single judge, appeal, maintainability, letters patent

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Statute

Carriage by Air (Amendment) Bill, 2015(02.12.2015)

The Lok Sabha has passed a Bill to enhance compensation payable by airlines in the event of death or injury of passengers and damage or loss of cargo .....

Tags : Air carriage, airline, liability, enhance

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Regional Centre for Biotechnology Bill, 2015(02.12.2015)

The Union Cabinet has approved introduction of a Bill proposing to set up a Biotechnology Centre at Faridabad. It will enable the Centre to function a.....

Tags : Biotechnology, centre, bill 2015

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More Bills to add to Parliament's backlog(05.12.2015)

The government introduced an additional 11 Bills to Parliament: four in the Lok Sabha and seven bound for the Rajya Sabha. The Bills are in addition t.....

Tags : Parliament, backlog, introduction, bills

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Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Bill, 2015(09.12.2015)

The Union Cabinet has approved amendments to the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Bill, 2015 made by the Select Committee of Rajya Sabha. The .....

Tags : Real estate, bill, 2015, amendments

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

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

Tags : Budget 2016, bills, pending, introduced

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Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Bill, 2016(07.03.2016)

The Union Government introduced the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of.....

Tags : aadhaar number, bill, budget session

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Rajasthan passes several land Bills(11.04.2016)

Rajasthan’s Legislative Assembly passed a veritable torrent of Bills on land acquisition and maintenance of land records.

The Rajasthan Ur.....

Tags : Rajasthan, land acquisition, title, bills

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Amendments in Compensatory Afforestation Fund Bill 2015(20.04.2016)

The Union Cabinet approved amendments to the read»

Regional Centre for Biotechnology Bill, 2016(15.03.2016)

The Regional Centre for Biotechnology Bill 2016 was introduce.....

Tags : regional centre, biotechnology, bill 2016

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Voting rights to be given to enclave dwellers(08.02.2016)

Whereas India and Bangladesh executed an enclave exchange last year, the Indian government is preparing to grant voting rights to former enclave dwell.....

Tags : Bill, land enclave, Bangladesh, voting rights

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Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 effective 15 January 2015(13.01.2016)

The Ministry of Women and Child Development notified 15th January, 2015 as the .....

Tags : Juvenile justice, 2015, in force, date

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Trafficking of Persons (Prevention, Protection and Rehabilitation) Bill, 2016(30.05.2016)

The Ministry of Women and Child Development released the draftread»

Bill developments in Parliament(02.05.2016)

The Lok Sabha passed the Regional Centre for Biotechnology Bill, 2016. The Bill encourages education, training and research in the field of biotechnol.....

Tags : biotechnology, scheduled caste, bill, passed

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Telecom companies to compensate for dropped calls from 2016(16.10.2015)

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India introduced the read»

Rajasthan Vexatious Litigation (Prevention) Bill, 2015(19.10.2015)

Taking heart from Madhya Pradesh’s somewhat inappropriately timed ‘Tang Karnewali Mukadmebazi (Nivaran) Vidheyak’ or Vexatious Litigation (Prevention).....

Tags : Rajasthan, bill, vexatious, litigant, litigation, court

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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 .....

Tags : Surrogacy, reproduction, assisted, technology, bill

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The Rights of Transgender Persons Bill, 2015(31.12.2015)

Approved by the Rajya Sabha earlier in the year, The Rights of Transgender Persons Bill, 201.....

Tags : Social justice, transgender, bill 2015, reservation

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Model Shops and Establishments (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Bill, 2016(29.06.2016)

The Union Cabinet looked into disseminating the Model Shops and Establishment (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Bill, 2016 to State.....

Tags : labour, retail, operational freedoms, night shift

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Public Procurement Bill reinvigorated for 2015(16.11.2015)

The Central Government is set to re-introduce the Public Procurement Bill, 2012 to Parliament, albeit with a few changes. Earlier in the year, the Min.....

Tags : Public procurement, bill, 2015

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Cabinet approves Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill 2016(20.07.2016)

The Union Cabinet approved the introduction of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill 2016 in Parliament.

The Bill envisages .....

Tags : transgender, protection, discrimination, accountability

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LS passes common medical and dental entrance examination Bills(19.07.2016)

The Lok Sabha passed the Dentists (Amendment) Bill 2016 .....

Tags : neet, dental, indian medical council

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Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organised Crime Bill, 2015(01.02.2016)

Gujarat’s Control of Terrorism and Organised Crime Bill, 2015, passed by the State’s legislative assembly has been returned, for the third time, by a .....

Tags : Gujarat, terrorist, organized crime, bill, returned

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Consumer Protection Bill, 2015(10.08.2015)

The government introduced the Consumer Protection Bill, 2015 in the Lok Sabha on 10.08.2015. The Bill aims to provide protection of the interests of c.....

Tags : consumer protection bill, 2015

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Indian Trusts (Amendment) Bill, 2015(13.08.2015)

The Bill, introduced in the Lok Sabha, makes amendments to the Indian Trusts Act, 1882. The Bill suggests changes to update the Act, 1882 by removing .....

Tags : trusts, autonomy, trustee, bill

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Drugs and Cosmetics (Amendment) Bill, 2015(30.11.2015)

The Drugs and Cosmetics (Amendment) Bill, 2015, set to be introduced in the Parliament’s Winter Session, 2015, proposes much needed updates to the Dru.....

Tags : Drug and cosmetics, bill, 2015, ethics committee

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Draft Environment Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2015(07.10.2015)

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is inviting comments on its new Bill amending the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and the Na.....

Tags : Environment, bill, 2015, draft

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International Cases

Conduct of employee must be related to relationship with employer to apportion vicarious liability(02.03.2016)

The British Supreme Court, deciding claims raising questions on vicarious liability of the employer, found that the conduct of the individual has to b.....

Tags : united kingdom, supreme court, vicarious liability, employer

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Conduct of employee must be related to relationship with employer to apportion vicarious liability(02.03.2016)

The British Supreme Court, deciding claims raising questions on vicarious liability of the employer, found that the conduct of the individual has to b.....

Tags : united kingdom, supreme court, vicarious liability, employer

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Notaries and lawyers exempt from disclosure scheme in Canadian tax law(03.06.2016)

Canada’s Supreme Court held unconstitutional tax provisions relating to request for information by the Revenue Agency in the assessment of tax payable.....

Tags : search and seizure, legal advice, privileged information, canada

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Victim’s entitlement to compensation measured by reference to the law of state of accident, routes to recovery provided by Directives he or she invokes(03.08.2016)

In present case, Respondent, a United Kingdom resident, was on holiday in Greece. Walking along the verge of a road, she was struck from behind by a v.....

Tags : Compensation, Liability, Jurisdiction

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FCC’s ‘Open Internet’ upheld; dissenting judge scathing in remarks(14.06.2016)

A United States Court of Appeals gave further credence to a Federal Communications Commission move in February 2016 to read»

Government intervention okay in dire economic circumstances: ECJ(22.06.2016)

The E.....

Tags : ecj, ireland, financial crash, 2008, bailout

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Doctrine of illegality bows down to public interest(20.07.2016)

A party to a contract “tainted by illegality” is not barred from recovering money paid under the contract from the other party under the law of unjust.....

Tags : uk, doctrine of illegality, public interest, insider information

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There shall be no discrimination on ground of sex either directly, or indirectly by reference in particular to marital or family status(10.08.2016)

Appellant was registered at birth as a man. From 1991, Appellant began to live as a woman. Appellant applied for a state retirement pension, on the fo.....

Tags : Pension, Retirement, Eligibility

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A person who suffers damage as a result of malicious prosecution of a civil suit against him is entitled to recover that damage(20.07.2016)

Principal issue in instant appeal is relating to prosecution of civil proceedings in tort of malicious prosecution. Instant appeal is from a decision .....

Tags : Malicious prosecution, Civil suit, Damages

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

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

Tags : Fraudulent claims rule, Applicability, Insurer’s Liability

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Difference of treatment is inherent in change in law, if it were to be objectionable discrimination, it would be impossible to change law(14.12.2016)

Appellant sentenced in the Crown Court for offences of serious violence. At the time, when Appellant was sentenced, the statutory scheme for sentencin.....

Tags : Sentence, Validity, Change in law, Applicability

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Duty to secure rights calls for a more proactive role than requirement to respect rights(08.02.2017)

In fact of present case, Appellant lived with his partner for ten years before December 2009. On Christmas Eve, they became engaged. Sadly, Lenny McMu.....

Tags : Scheme, Pension, Eligibility

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Court shall regard welfare of child as most important consideration in relation to adoption(23.01.2019)

In present case, the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust (Appellant) sought an order pursuant to the Adoption (Northern Ireland) Order, 1987 th.....

Tags : Adoption, Interest, Child

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Leave to appeal is required for each ground of appeal(24.12.2018)

The Appellant applies for leave to appeal against his conviction in the Children's Court of Western Australia of one count of burglary and one count o.....

Tags : Conviction, Evidence, Credibility

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Bail can only be granted, if the Court is satisfied that, there are exceptional reasons for not keeping Appellant in custody(01.08.2019)

Application filed on 24 June 2019, for bail pending an appeal against sentence, pursuant to clause 4A of point C of schedule 1 of the Bail Act 1982. I.....

Tags : Bail, Grant, Exceptional reasons

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A document is restricted information, if the disclosure of same could reasonably be expected to frustrate the deliberative process of the Competition Commission(13.10.2017)

The initial complaint was submitted to the Commission by Mr Parsons ("the Parsons complaint") wherein he alleged that the tyre manufacturers simultane.....

Tags : Litigation privilege, Documents, Disclosure, Protection

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Court can refuse bail pending sentence where Applicant has been convicted of a serious offence that is very likely to result in a sentence of immediate imprisonment for a significant term(22.08.2019)

The Applicant is a 33 year old man who was found guilty for possession of methylamphetamine with intent to sell or supply, contrary to Section 6(1)(a).....

Tags : Serious offences, Bail, Grant

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Homes built for sale to be treated the same way as homes built for lease(21.06.2019)

The Respondent, Xantha Properties 18 (Pty) Ltd, carries on business in the building construction industry. It embarked upon the construction of a prop.....

Tags : Provision, Applicability, Enrolment fee

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A mere link between a claim which engages Article 24(2) of Recast Regulation and one which does not is not sufficient to bring latter within scope of that provision(29.07.2019)

Present appeal is concerned with the interpretation of Article 24(2) of the Brussels I Recast Regulation (Parliament and Council Regulation (EU) of 12.....

Tags : Jurisdiction, Regulation, Applicability

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

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

Tags : Scheme, Benefits, Applicability

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Employer of an independent contractor is not liable for negligence or other torts committed by contractor in the course of execution of work(01.04.2020)

In present appeal, the Supreme Court is asked to decide whether Barclays Bank is vicariously liable for sexual assaults allegedly committed between 19.....

Tags : Medical assessment, Assaults, Liability

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For a document to constitute a Will, it is necessary that there be cogent evidence that the document embodied the deceased's testamentary intentions(23.01.2020)

The plaintiff, Daniel John Crisp, asks the Court to declare that, the document dated 21 May 2009 signed by the deceased constitutes the last will of t.....

Tags : Intention, Last will, Validity

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High Court and Court of Appeal have discretion to the award of costs, subject to the rules of Court(04.12.2020)

Present appeal raises a question concerning the role of the Supreme Court in relation to the principles governing the award of costs in lower Courts. .....

Tags : Award, Cost, Eligibility

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An agreement to agree without a deadlock-breaking mechanism was not enforceable(15.10.2020)

The Appellants launched an application in the Gauteng Division of the High Court, Pretoria for orders declaring and enforcing servitudal rights. The s.....

Tags : Servitudal rights, Agreement, Enforceability

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A confession by an accused shall not be admissible as evidence against his or her co-accused(09.07.2021)

The issue before the Supreme Court was whether the evidence of a single witness was reliable and acceptable considering that the witness was declared .....

Tags : Conviction, Evidence, Credibility

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Accused could only have been properly convicted, if the evidence of the single witness was clear and satisfactory in all material respects(01.09.2021)

In facts of present case, on 28 November 2018, the appellant, Mr. Lungisa Grifhs, was convicted together with two of his erstwhile co-accused in the R.....

Tags : Conviction, Evidence, Credibility

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Set off of opposing costs orders is not affected by Qualified One-way Costs Shifting ("QOCS"), essentially because set-off is not a type of enforcement(06.10.2021)

Present appeal relates to the construction and effect of a procedural rule in relation to the costs of legal proceedings that applies to all personal .....

Tags : Cost, Legal proceedings, Applicability

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

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

Tags : Maintenance order, Prescription Act, Applicability

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

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

Tags : Council, Jurisdiction, Disciplinary proceedings

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An application by a client for cost assessment must be made within 12 months after the bill is given(28.06.2022)

Present is an application for an extension of time within which to have bills of costs rendered by the applicant's practitioner assessed pursuant to S.....

Tags : Bills, Time, Extension

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Distribution of false or misleading information that is capable of harming the business interests of another undertaking' shall be deemed to constitute a deceptive marketing practice(30.03.2018)

The Complainant is a company incorporated under the Companies Ordinance, 1984 in Pakistan since 19 February 1970. It is engaged in the business of pro.....

Tags : Product, Similarity, Contravention

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An objection is part of the pre-litigation administrative process and is not a pleading(07.10.2022)

The issues in present appeal were whether it was permissible to amend the grounds of objection against an additional assessment issued by the Appellan.....

Tags : Assessment, Objection, Allowability

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An interlocutory order is not appealable unless it disposes of any issue or any portion of the issue in the main action(22.12.2023)

This appeal is against an order of the KwaZulu-Natal Division of the High Court, which dismissed a point in limine to the effect that the first respon.....

Tags : Appeal, Locus standi, Maintainability

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Section 31 of the Insolvency Act serves as a sword for the liquidator in winding up the insolvent estate, rather than a shield for third parties in subsequent litigation(09.02.2024)

The Appellant, Mr. Chaim Cohen (Mr Cohen), seeks to avoid liability under a deed of suretyship executed in favour of the Respondent, Absa Bank Limited.....

Tags : Surety, Liability, Payment

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To be eligible for interview, candidate must satisfactorily completed recognised Vocational Training Scheme in General Practice or acquired rights under EU Directive on specific training(06.04.2017)

Plaintiff/Appellant in present proceedings (Dr. Hussain) complained that, he was not awarded a contract under General Medical Services Scheme (GMS Sch.....

Tags : Scheme, Practice, Eligibility

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Court can relieve a person from civil liability provided that the person concerned acted honestly(28.01.2022)

The Plaintiff has sought the relief under Section 1322(4)(a) of the Corporations Act, 2001 from compliance with its financial reporting and lodgment o.....

Tags : Compliance with Financial reporting, Civil liability

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“Deliberate acts” in Clause 14 of the policy includes acts which are intended to cause injury(23.04.2021)

On 9 August 2013, Craig Grant was killed as a result of an assault on him by Jonas Marcius, a door steward employed by the Prospect Security Ltd ("Pro.....

Tags : Insurer, Liability, Damages

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Appellate power is to be exercised only once an error by primary court or a miscarriage of justice is demonstrated(06.06.2017)

In instant matter, Respondent issued a notice requiring Appellant to pull down a fence which he had constructed without obtaining a building licence. .....

Tags : Filing, Time, Extension

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Dismissal of an application for a provisional order of liquidation is appealable(14.04.2023)

The appeal was directed against an order of the high court which dismissed the application by the Appellant for the provisional sequestration of the e.....

Tags : Provisional sequestration, Application, Maintainability

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An applicant for condonation is required to give a full and reasonable explanation for the delay that has occurred, and explanation must cover the entire period of the delay(04.12.2023)

The Appellant was convicted in the magistrates’ court, Kimberley, of dealing in drugs in contravention of Section 5(b) of the Drugs and Drug Trafficki.....

Tags : Notice of appeal, Late filing, Condonation

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Bail can only be granted where exceptional circumstances are demonstrated and it is otherwise appropriate to do so(09.01.2018)

In instant case, Mr Valerio's application filed for bail pending his appeal against conviction. Alternatively, the Appellant seeks an urgent appeal or.....

Tags : Bail, Grant, Jurisdiction

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Relevant Court to make the application for a summons is Supreme Court of Western Australia in its General Division and not the Court of Appeal division(01.03.2018)

Present is an application by the Respondent for leave pursuant to Order 10 Rule 7 of the Rules of the Supreme Court 1971 (WA) (Rules) to serve a 'mean.....

Tags : Means Inquiry, Application, Maintainability

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Passages in the Code of Practice cannot replace the statutory words, they do provide helpful advice as to the relatively low threshold of disadvantage(17.12.2018)

Mr Williams was employed by the second Respondent (“the University”) from 12 June 2000 until he retired for ill-health reasons with effect from 30 Jun.....

Tags : Inability, Work, Unfavourable treatment

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Negligence by the business operator does not have to be proved(16.10.2020)

In facts of present case, Highbury Poultry Farm Produce Ltd. (“HPFPL”) operates a poultry slaughterhouse. The birds have their legs shackled to a movi.....

Tags : Strict liability, Negligence, Mensrea

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A private company running on commercial lines is not entitled to exemptions under Section 10 Income Tax Act(20.11.2020)

The Appellant, City Power Soc Limited (City Power), is a state-owned company that is wholly owned by the City of Johannesburg (the City). In 2014, it .....

Tags : Assessments, Exemption, Applicability

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High Court would have jurisdiction over matters specified in Section 62(2) of Competition Act, 1998, unless such jurisdiction was specifically and expressly ousted(08.04.2021)

Present is an appeal against a decision of the High Court, in terms of which it dismissed an application under Rule 30 of the Uniform Rules , brought .....

Tags : Provision, Applicability, Jurisdiction

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Sentencing or punishment is pre-eminently a matter of discretion of the trial court, A court exercising appellate jurisdiction cannot, interfere in the absence of a material misdirection(23.01.2023)

In present case, the Appellant was convicted of the rape of his 9-year-old niece and sentenced to life imprisonment by the Regional Court. The issues .....

Tags : Conviction, Evidence, Credibility

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The principal is not liable for the civil wrongs of an independent contractor, except where the principal was personally at fault(22.12.2022)

The central issue in the appeal was whether the appellants were liable for the brain injury sustained by Mr David Robin Shearer, who was admitted as a.....

Tags : Civil, Negligence, Liability

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State is liable for any delictual or contractual damage or loss caused as a result of any act or omission in connection with any school activity conducted by a public school(13.02.2023)

The Appellant, the MEC of Education, North West, was found liable in terms of Section 60 of the South African Schools Act, 1998 for damages suffered b.....

Tags : Damages, Liability, Provision

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Defective passage plan requires a want of due diligence to make the vessel seaworthy(10.11.2021)

Present appeal concerns the scope of a shipowner’s obligation to exercise due diligence to make a vessel seaworthy. The seaworthiness obligation is fu.....

Tags : Due diligence, Seaworthiness, Obligation

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Rate relief is allowed where a dwelling's rateable value is increased by facility required for meeting needs of a person who resides in hereditament and has a disability(09.09.2019)

Mrs Quinn who is a person with a disability for the purposes of Article 31A of the Rates (Northern Ireland) Order 1977 ("the 1977 Order") applied purs.....

Tags : Rate relief, Article, Applicability

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In the absence of demonstrable and material misdirection, Trial Court’s findings of fact are presumed to be correct(30.07.2021)

The Appellant was arrested and charged with murder. Appellant raised an alibi defence during trial before the South Gauteng High Court (trial court). .....

Tags : Conviction, Evidence, Credibility

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Impermissible disclosure of confidential information is no less impermissible because information is passed on in confidence, or “off the record”(19.10.2016)

Claim by Ingenious Media and Mr McKenna was brought by way of an application for judicial review, it was a straightforward claim for breach of a duty .....

Tags : Information, Disclosure, Permissibility

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Where harm is caused by a domesticated animal, responsibility for that harm rests with the owner of the animal and not the injured party(11.09.2020)

An appeal by Mr. van Meyeren against a finding by the Eastern Cape Division of the High Court, that he was liable to compensate Cloete for injuries su.....

Tags : Negligence, Compensation, Eligibility

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Contract be constituted by an offer and acceptance when putative offer reveal an intention to give rise, upon acceptance, to an obligation(11.05.2017)

Robert Ian Edwin Partridge died on 6 October 2008. By his will made on 29 December 1995, he appointed Appellant, Mrs. Lola Levingston, as his executri.....

Tags : Will, Agreement, Existence

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Accused cannot be convicted of the charge unless the State has proven the accused's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt(30.03.2022)

The prosecution's case against the accused was that he entered into a bail undertaking on 25 August 2021 and that he was granted a bail extension on 1.....

Tags : Bail, Undertaking, Appearance

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Issues once decided cannot be repeatedly re-ventilated and reconsidered(08.11.2016)

In present case, application by birth mother that, decision which was reached by Honorable Judge Singleton QC in August 2015 as to with whom this chil.....

Tags : Child, Custody, Application

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Parties to a probate action cannot simply consent to a solemn form grant in respect of a will without offering of sufficient evidence for Court’s satisfaction(15.10.2019)

In the present probate action, the last will and testament of the late Anka Cvitan (the deceased), who died on 1 September 2013 is sought to be proved.....

Tags : Will, Probate, Grant

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It is unlawful to discriminate against part-time workers, when a retirement pension falls due for payment(12.07.2017)

Appellant is a retired self-employed barrister, who also held part-time judicial office as a recorder (a part-time judge of Crown Court) between 1 Mar.....

Tags : Pension, Entitlement, Directives, Applicability

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Sstrict or literal interpretation of provisions has to be consistent with object of Act(10.06.2020)

The appeal concerned the application of Section 34A of the Estate Agency Affairs Act 112 of 1976, which precludes an estate agent from claiming commis.....

Tags : Provision, Applicability, Public interest

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To maintain suit under Article III of US Constitution, it has to be established that sufficient injury in commercial terms has been caused to complainant(17.11.2023)

This case pits real lawyers against a robot lawyer. Defendant DoNotPay, Inc. (“DNP”), is an online subscription service that touts its robot lawyer’s .....

Tags : Robot lawyer, Real lawyer, DoNotPay Inc., MillerKing, Inc

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When a judge decides that, an accused is not mentally fit to stand trial, it is then necessary to consider whether accused may become fit within six months(08.08.2019)

In present matter, on 29 July, 2019, the accused appeared at a hearing to determine whether he was fit to be tried. Reports obtained by the Court conc.....

Tags : Mental illness, Trial, Adjournment

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Order under Section 1322(4)(c) of the Corporations Act can be passed if the person to be relieved from civil liability acted honestly(09.01.2024)

In present matter, on 8 December 2023, the Plaintiff, Enova Mining Ltd (Enova), filed an originating process seeking orders under Section 1322(4)(a) o.....

Tags : Liability, Provision, Applicability

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A person who cannot be identified, cannot be sued under a pseudonym or description, unless circumstances are such that, service of claim form can be effected or properly dispensed with(20.02.2019)

The question at issue on present appeal is in what circumstances, is it permissible to sue an unnamed Defendant. On 26 May 2013, Ms Bianca Cameron was.....

Tags : Accident, Compensation, Liability

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Apple loses patent battle for mobile processors but pays less than expected(16.10.2015)

A jury in Wisconsin has found Apple guilty of infringing patents owned by Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, or WARF. It awarded WARF $234 million .....

Tags : Apple, patent, lose, warf, processor, iphone, ipad, million, damages

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Annexures are privileged and there is no basis to sever the same from application(08.08.2017)

Present is an interlocutory application by WBHO Construction Limited (“WBHO”) against the Competition Commission and Group Five Construction Limited f.....

Tags : Privilege, Annexure, Declaration

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A trustee is entitled to the benefit of the lapse of time when, although he had done something legally or technically wrong, he had done nothing morally wrong or dishonest(28.02.2018)

Present appeal raises a well-formulated issue as to the construction of Section 21 of the Limitation Act 1980, and a rather more diffuse question as t.....

Tags : Fraud, Summary judgment, Suitability

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A provision of subordinate legislation which results in a breach of a Convention right must be disregarded, if it is possible to do so without affecting the statutory scheme(13.11.2019)

On 9 November 2016, present Court handed down judgment in the series of cases collectively reported as R (Carmichael) v Secretary of State for Work an.....

Tags : Housing benefit, Provision, Applicability

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A company and its sole director are vicariously criminally liable for the acts of one of company's employees, if the discharge or abandonment occurs as a result of positive act(01.05.2020)

Present appeal principally concerns whether a company and its sole director are vicariously criminally liable for the acts of one of the company's emp.....

Tags : Illegal dumping, vicarious liability, acquittal

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Prescription Act does not apply to claims for compensation under the RAF Act(06.05.2020)

Present appeal concerns the question whether the running of prescription in respect of Mr Koos Jacobs’ claim for damages under the Road Accident Fund .....

Tags : Compensation, Enactment, Applicability

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Top Story

Paying for the pay raise(23.11.2015)

The Ministry of Finance released the Report of the Seventh Central Pay Commission, propos.....

Tags : Seventh pay commission, aiib, bilateral assistance

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TRAI releases paper on Set Top Box interoperability between TV services(04.04.2016)

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India may have antagonised telecom operators in the country recently with its call drop rules, now it is all set t.....

Tags : Trai, set top box, interoperability, telecom data

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Civil Aviation Policy: Trading lower fees for higher taxes?(15.06.2016)

The Ministry of Civil Aviation released the National .....

Tags : civil aviation, policy, airport charges, developer fee, concession, international flights

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

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

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Oversight Committee darkens MCI future(02.05.2016)

“…That the need for major institutional changes in the regulatory oversight of the medical profession in the country is so urgent”, the concluding lin.....

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Easier refunds, more compensation: DGCA(13.06.2016)

The Director General of Civil Aviation released proposals to ease flyers’ woes in the event of cancelled flights or when they are denied boarding. Als.....

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

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

Tags : HIV/AIDS, Bill, Amendment, Approval

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

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

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GST Council Approved Final Draft of Central GST and Integrated GST(04.03.2017)

The all-powerful GST Council headed by Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley approved final draft of Central GST (C-GST) and Integrated GST (I-GST). Fur.....

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INDIA –BRAZIL SIGNED SOCIAL SECURITY AGREEMENT(16.03.2017)

India and Brazil signed a Social Security Agreement which will exempt detached workers from making social security contributions in either countries,.....

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Parliament passes Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Bill, 2016(09.03.2017)

A landmark bill called Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Bill, 2016 benefiting women passed by Parliament. The Bill extends paid maternity leave for worki.....

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RBI issues direction limiting customer liability in online banking(06.07.2017)

RBI has issued direction limiting liability of customers due to recent increase in customer grievances related to unauthorised transactions. Direction.....

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NPCI Gets Final Approval From RBI To Function As Bharat Bill Payment Central Unit(28.07.2017)

In a bid to further strengthen and regulate digital payments, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), being an umbrella organisation for al.....

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

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

Tags : Bill, Amendment, Time, Extension, Qualification

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Union cabinet clears National Medical Commission bill, 2017 to replace Medical Council of India(15.12.2017)

The Cabinet has approved the draft of National Medical Commission Bill, 2017, in order to ensure transparency. The National Commission for Indian Syst.....

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Online portal PENCIL launched by Union Government for effective implementation of National Child Labour Project(26.09.2017)

Child labour is a social evil which hampers development of future generation of society and deprives children of their childhood. Poverty and illitera.....

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Lok Sabha Passes Bill Criminalizing Triple Talaq(28.12.2017)

The Minister of Law and Justice, Mr. Ravi Shankar Prasad tabled The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2017 in Lok Sabha. The bill .....

Tags : Triple talaq, Bill, Cognizable offence

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Three Years’ Imprisonment to Those Who Resorts to Triple Talaq, Bill May be Introduced in Winter Session(04.12.2017)

The Central Government is likely to introduce a Bill to end triple talaq in the forthcoming winter session of Parliament. This comes in the backdrop o.....

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Union Cabinet approves the Trafficking of Persons (Prevention, Protection and Rehabilitation) Bill, 2018(28.02.2018)

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister has approved the Trafficking of Persons (Prevention, Protection and Rehabilitation) Bill, 2018 for introdu.....

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

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

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Supreme Court allows passive euthanasia, issues guidelines(09.03.2018)

The Supreme Court while holding that right to live with dignity is a fundamental right has allowed passive euthanasia for terminally-ill patients. The.....

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RBI directs daily reporting of individual transactions by banks under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS)(12.04.2018)

In order to improve monitoring and to ensure compliance with the LRS limits, RBI has decided to put in place a daily reporting system by authorised de.....

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

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

Tags : Commercial disputes, bill, Amendment

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India - Russia annual bilateral summit held in October, 2018(05.10.2018)

Prime Minister of India Mr. Narendra Modi and President of the Russian Federation Mr. Vladimir V. Putin met for the 19th edition of the Annual Bilater.....

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Government announces setting up of National Medical Devices Promotion Council(14.12.2018)

In order to promote medical device sector, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry and Civil Aviation, Suresh Prabhu, announced setting up of a Nation.....

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RBI issues guidelines to facilitate money transfer through pre-paid instruments (PPI)(16.10.2018)

RBI has issued consolidated guidelines aiming to facilitate payments among prepaid instruments (PPI) such as mobile wallets. As per the road-map laid .....

Tags : Guidelines, Issuance, Interoperability

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

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

Tags : Triple talaq, Bill, Amendment

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Courts cannot lay down conditions of eligibility in respect of employment rules of Supreme Court(03.05.2019)

The Supreme Court in its recent Judgment has expressed that, the essential qualifications for appointment to a post are for the employer to decide and.....

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Insolvency and Bankruptcy Bill, 2015(09.11.2015)

The Ministry of Finance has placed the draft Insolvency and Bankruptcy Bill, 2015 on its website and is receiving comments on it till 19 November 2015.....

Tags : Bankruptcy, insolvency, draft, bill, 2015, report

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Cabinet approves Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Bill, 2019 to curb illicit deposit taking activities(10.07.2019)

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Bill, 2019. The bill will replace the bannin.....

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

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

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New Delhi International Arbitration Centre Bill, 2019 gets Cabinet’s nod(12.06.2019)

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister approves New Delhi International Arbitration Centre Bill, 2019 (NDIAC) to achieve aim of making India a hu.....

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

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

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Rajya Sabha passes RTI Amendment Bill, 2019(25.07.2019)

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

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Government Repeals Article 370 of the Constitution in respect of Jammu and Kashmir(05.08.2019)

The Central Government announced a historic decision by introducing Bill for repeal of provisions under Article 370 of the Constitution of India grant.....

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Kerala’s attempt to regulate hartals, legislate world peace next(05.02.2016)

Public comment on Kerala’s Regulation of Hartal Bill, 2015 remained di.....

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PFRDA permits Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) to enrol under National Pension System at par with Non-Resident Indians(30.10.2019)

In a significant decision aiming to enhance pension coverage, Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has now permitted Overseas Cit.....

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Parliament Passes Taxation (Amendment) Bill, 2019 Replacing the Ordinance Promulgated by President in September, 2019(05.12.2019)

Rajya Sabha has cleared the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2019, replacing an Ordinance that was used to slash corporate tax rates to stimulate growt.....

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

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

Tags : Dispute, Pendency, Application, Maintainability

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

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

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Central Government Notifies National Startup Advisory Council(21.01.2020)

The Central Government has notified the structure of the National Startup Advisory Council. The Council will advise the Government on measures needed .....

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Direct Tax Vivad se Vishwas Bill, 2020 introduced in Lok Sabha(05.02.2020)

The Minister of Finance introduced the Direct Tax Vivad se Vishwas Bill, 2020 on February 5, 2020, a mechanism for resolving tax disputes pending in v.....

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Lok Sabha passes Negotiable Instruments (Amendment) Bill, 2017(23.07.2018)

In order to reduce undue delay in final resolution of cheque dishonour cases and to provide relief to payees of dishonoured cheques, Parliament has pa.....

Tags : Bill, Amendment, Cheque bounce, Compensation

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RBI announces special liquidity facility for mutual funds(27.04.2020)

In order to ease liquidity pressures on mutual funds (MFs), RBI decides to open a special liquidity facility for mutual funds of ₹ 50,000 crore. Due t.....

Tags : Liquidity facility, Mutual funds, Announcement

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Income Tax Department introduces a new utility for banks, post offices to check TDS rate on high value cash withdrawals(12.07.2020)

The Income Tax Department has facilitated a new functionality for Banks and Post offices through which they can ascertain the TDS applicability rates .....

Tags : TDS rate, Cash withdrawal, Applicability

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

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

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

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

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Parliament passes the Direct Tax Vivad se Vishwas Bill, 2020(13.03.2020)

The Parliament has given its nod to Direct Tax Vivad se Vishwas Bill, 2020. The ‘Vivad se Vishwas’ Scheme was announced during the Union Budget, 2020,.....

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

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

Tags : Finance Bill, Amendment, Passing of

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

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

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Finance Minister launches e-Bill system to enable paperless submission of bills/claims(02.03.2022)

The Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs launched the e-Bill system for Central Government Ministries. Finance Ministry has enabled the ne.....

Tags : E-Bill system, Paperless submission, Launch

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Supreme Court directs political parties to furnish donations details received through electoral bonds(12.04.2019)

In a verdict on the legality of the electoral bonds scheme, Supreme Court has declined to stay Electoral Bond Scheme ahead of 2019 general elections. .....

Tags : Electoral bonds, Details, Submission

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DGFT relaxes provision of the submission of a "Bill of Export" for supplies made to the SEZ units(07.06.2022)

Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has relaxed the provision of the submission of a "Bill of Export" for supplies made to the SEZ units in ca.....

Tags : Export bill, Submission, Relaxation

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Finance Minister launches facility of Instant PAN through Aadhaar based e-KYC(28.05.2020)

Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs formally launched the facility for instant allotment of PAN (on near to real time basis). The facility .....

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Government raises monetary limit for filling appeals relating to tax cases(11.07.2018)

In order to reduce litigation in both direct and indirect tax matters, the Central Government raises monetary limit for filling appeals by the Departm.....

Tags : Tax matters, Filing, Limits

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Centre introduces CA, CWA and CS (Amendment) Bill, 2021 in Lok Sabha(17.12.2021)

The Chartered Accountants, the Cost and Works Accountants and the Company Secretaries (Amendment) Bill, 2021, was introduced in the Lok Sabha. The bil.....

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Central Government set to introduce Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill, 2021(23.11.2021)

The Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill, 2021 is to be presented in winter session of Parliament. The Bill seeks to create.....

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

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

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Lok Sabha passes Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023(03.08.2023)

In order to protect right of individuals and their digital personal data, Lok Sabha passes Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023. The Bill prote.....

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Pakistan’s Hindu Marriage Act returns(28.03.2016)

Pakistani National Assembly’s Law and Justice Standing Committee recently approved the read»

Increased Tax Collection at Source rates set to apply from 1st October, 2023(28.06.2023)

Certain changes were announced to the system of Tax Collection at Source (TCS) on payments under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) and on overse.....

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Lok Sabha passes the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill, 2016(16.12.2016)

In last lap of winter session of this year, Lok Sabha  has passed Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill 2016, replacing the Persons with Disabiliti.....

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RBI launches retail Central Bank Digital Currency(29.11.2022)

The Reserve Bank announces the launch of the first pilot for retail digital Rupee (e₹-R) on December 01, 2022. The first pilot in the Digital Rupee - .....

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

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

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RBI issues directions for handling wilful defaulters(21.09.2023)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced a scheme for handling wilful defaulters, effective from April 1, 1999. These guidelines were subsequent.....

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Parliament passes ‘National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development Bill, 2021’(23.03.2021)

Parliament passes “National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development Bill, 2021” (NBFID Bill) to establish a National Bank for Financing Infr.....

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Income Tax Department launches 'AIS for Taxpayer' Mobile App(22.03.2023)

The Income Tax Department has launched a Mobile app, namely, 'AIS for Taxpayer' to facilitate taxpayers to view their information as available in the .....

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

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

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Ministry of Corporate Affairs operationalises Central Processing Centre for Centralised Processing of Corporate Filings(16.02.2024)

On the lines of continuous endeavour to provide Ease of Doing Business and in pursuance to Union Budget Announcement 2023-24, Central Processing Centr.....

Tags : Corporate Filings, CPC, Operations

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“The DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill - 2019” passed by Lok Sabha(08.01.2019)

In order to strengthen justice delivery system, the Lok Sabha passed “The DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill - 2019”. The Bill has b.....

Tags : DNA Technology, Bill, Approval

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Lok Sabha passes Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill(21.12.2023)

In a historic decision, the Lok Sabha passes the Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023, repealing the colonial era law of the Press and Reg.....

Tags : Registration, Periodicals Bill, Approval

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

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

Tags : Bill, Amendment, LLP

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Interest on delayed GST payment will now be calculated on net tax liability(15.02.2020)

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) released a statement clarifying that, interest payable on delayed payment of GST will be calcul.....

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

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

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Doctrine of parity? Some more equal than others(29.09.2015)

Deciding an appeal against grant of bail to the Respondent, a history-sheeter, the Supreme Court made sure to reiterate that it had not cancelled bail.....

Tags : bail, antecedents, parity, criminal

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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 .....

Tags : Parliament, session, bills

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India and Britain signed three Bilateral Advance Pricing Agreements(18.11.2016)

India and Britain signed three more bilateral Advance Pricing Agreements (in short ‘APAs’) to reduce litigation between both countries arising out of.....

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

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

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Notifications & Circulars

‘VIKALP’ – Scheme to provide accommodation to waitlisted train passengers(15.10.2015)

Ministry of Railways will commence a pilot scheme from 1.11.2015 to provide confirmed accommodation to waitlisted passengers. Run for a period of six .....

Tags : Railway, alternate, accommodation, train

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Report on measures for improved monitoring of CSR released(01.01.1900)

A High Level Panel constituted by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs has released a report suggesting measures for monitoring the progress of implement.....

Tags : Company, corporate social responsibility, report, high level

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Report on measures for improved monitoring of CSR released(19.10.2015)

A High Level Panel constituted by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs has released a report suggesting measures for monitoring the progress of implement.....

Tags : Company, corporate social responsibility, report, high level

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Use of email based communication for paperless Assessment Proceedings(19.10.2015)

Central Board of Direct Taxation has begun a pilot program of using email to correspond with taxpayers. The project is expected to be run in non-corpo.....

Tags : Income tax, pilot, email, correspondence, 2015

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Draft National Civil Aviation Policy 2015(31.10.2015)

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has released its ‘Draft National Civil Aviation Policy 2015’. The Policy provides for various regulations and programs .....

Tags : Civil, aviation, draft, policy, 2015

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Government to set up National Tribal Advisory Council(29.10.2015)

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs will set up a National Tribal Advisory Council to monitor and implement tribal welfare schemes. The Council is proposed.....

Tags : Tribal, council, prime minister, schemes

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Format for Business Responsibility Report(04.11.2015)

The Securities and Exchange Board of India released a ‘Suggested Format for Business Responsibility Report’ pursuant to the SEBI (Listing Obligations .....

Tags : Business responsibility, listed entities, format

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Format for Business Responsibility Report(04.11.2015)

The Securities and Exchange Board of India released a ‘Suggested Format for Business Responsibility Report’ pursuant to the SEBI (Listing Obligations .....

Tags : Business responsibility, listed entities, format

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TRAI seeks review of voice mail, audiotex and UMS licences(14.06.2016)

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India introduced a paper discussing the need to licence provision of read»

Amendments suggested in Shipbreaking Code 2013(16.06.2016)

The Ministry of Shipping suggested changes to the Shipbreaking Code 2013 to address disposa.....

Tags : ship breaking, hazardous materials, oil spill

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‘Make in India’ eased for FDI in single brand retail(20.06.2016)

The Central government took further steps liberalising norms for foreign direct investment in single brand retail.

Aside from more sectors .....

Tags : Fdi, retail, relaxed norms

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Draft Regional Connectivity Scheme(01.07.2016)

The Ministry of Civil Aviation released the Draft Regional Co.....

Tags : civil aviation, policy, regional connectivity

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RBI Master Direction Risk Management and Inter-Bank Dealings(05.07.2016)

The Reserve Bank of India introduced Master Directions effecting change in the way banks manage risk for national and international borrowers.

.....

Tags : rbi, loan facilities, foreign exchange, risk management

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Facility for Exchange of Soiled/ Mutilated/ Imperfect Notes(14.07.2016)

The Reserve Bank of India notified that up to 20 soiled notes, worth no more than Rs. 5000, can be exchanged free of charge at non-chest branches bank.....

Tags : currency, soiled, mutilated, over the counter, exchange

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RBI publicises exchange of notes and coins(18.07.2016)

The Reserve Bank of India issued a master circular reiterating facilities for exchange of notes and coins, and broadening the use of currency not in t.....

Tags : soiled, mutilated, currency, exchange

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Patent filing figures and trends(20.07.2016)

The Minister for Science and Technology, Y.S. Chowdary, released figures for patent filings in the country.

The number of patents filed in .....

Tags : patents, filed, foreign applicants

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Electricity to Railway Stations by Solar Energy(04.08.2016)

In order to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, Ministry of Railways has planned to harness 1000 MW of solar power through developer mode by putting up.....

Tags : Railway Stations, Electricity, Solar Plants

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Joint Venture Agreement signed between Ministry of Railways and Government of Chhattisgarh for "Formation of Joint Venture Companies"(04.08.2016)

A Joint Venture Agreement was signed between Ministry of Railways and State Government of Chhattisgarh for "Formation of Joint Venture Company" in the.....

Tags : Joint Venture Agreement, Projects, Railways

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Paperless tax assessment expanded to Hyderabad and Kolkata(25.05.2016)

Scheme for e-assessment for income tax has been extended to include Hyderabad and Kolkata for Financial Year 2016-2017.

The ‘paperless’ sch.....

Tags : paperless, email, income tax, scrutiny

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Model Juvenile Justice Rules encompass 49 Forms(25.05.2016)

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

Tags : juvenile justice, draft rules, 2016, rehabilitation, adoption

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Consultation Paper on Cloud Computing(10.06.2016)

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India introduced a paper read»

RBI extends validity of the Directions issued to the Indian Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh(07.09.2016)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has extended the Directions issued to the Indian Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lucknow for a further period of si.....

Tags : Extension, Direction, Mercantile Co-operative Bank

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Driving Licenses and Vehicle Registration Certificates can now be accessed through Mobile App(07.09.2016)

Shri Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport & Highways and Shipping and Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad, Minister of Electronics & Information Technology .....

Tags : Mobile App, Access, Driving Licenses, Registration Certificates

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CBDT signs 20 Unilateral Advance Pricing Agreements with Indian taxpayers(30.08.2016)

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) entered into twenty (20) Unilateral Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs). The Eurozone is facing a mounting cris.....

Tags : Unilateral, Advance Pricing Agreements, Sighing of

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The Health Minister launches "Mera Aspataal / My Hospital" initiative(29.08.2016)

Shri J P Nadda, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare launched the "Mera Aspataal / My Hospital" initiative at third National Summit on Good and.....

Tags : Hospital, Healthcare facility, Launch

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Regional consultations on the draft 'Trafficking of Persons Bill, 2016'(16.08.2016)

Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt Maneka Sanjay Gandhi held Regional consultations with Civil Society Organizations on the draft 'Trafficki.....

Tags : Trafficking Bill, Consultation

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SEBI signs a bilateral Memorandum of Understanding with Abu Dhabi Global Markets Financial Services Regulatory Authority(24.08.2016)

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) have entered into .....

Tags : MOU, Bilateral, Signing of

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Applicability of TDS provisions of Section 194-I of the Income-tax Act, 1961 on lump sum lease premium paid for acquisition of long term lease(13.10.2016)

Section 194-I of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (the Act) requires that tax be deducted at source at the prescribed rates from payment of any income by way .....

Tags : TDS, Applicability, Lease premium

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4th Asia Pacific Regulators Dialogue on Market Surveillance Conference held in Mumbai(29.09.2016)

Shri Rajeev Kumar Agarwal, Whole Time Member, SEBI inaugurated the two day conference of the fourth Asia Pacific Regulators Dialogue on Market Surveil.....

Tags : Market Surveillance, Conference, Asia Pacific Regulators

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Commerce and Industry Minister visits Sri Lanka to enhance bilateral trade and investment relations(27.09.2016)

The Commerce and Industry Minister, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman visited Sri Lanka on September 26-27, 2016 with the objective of enhancing and deepening b.....

Tags : Trade, Investment, Bilateral, Enhancement

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

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

Tags : Bill, Amendment, Approval

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Acceptance of old demonitised 500 and 1000 rupee notes for making payments to Central and State Governments including Municipal and local bodies(10.11.2016)

The Central Government has taken a decision that old 500 & 1000 rupee notes will be accepted for making payments towards fees, charges, taxes and pena.....

Tags : Notes, De-monetisation, Facility

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India-USA Bilateral Competent Authority MAP/APA Meeting(17.11.2016)

The Bilateral Competent Authority Mutual Agreement Procedure (MAP) / Advance Pricing Agreement (APA) meeting between India and USA was held in Washing.....

Tags : Meeting, Bilateral, Agreement

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Judgments

District courts 'principal civil Court' in Bihar(30.07.2015)

The District Court, not the Subordinate court, have original jurisdiction in Bihar for receiving matters under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conci.....

Tags : arbitration, civil, original jurisdiction

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Commissioner, Service Tax cannot delve into correctness of Cenvat(30.10.2014)

On a perusal of sample debit notes, the nature of the service clarified by the Service Tax registration number, the Tribunal found in favour of the Ap.....

Tags : business auxiliary service, cenvat

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Divisional Railway Manager a 'factory'(03.08.2015)

The Supreme Court held that a canteen at the Divisional Railway Manager, Moradabad was a 'statutory canteen'. With all requirements of a factory save .....

Tags : railway, factory, labour

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Bank loans for the educated unemployed(29.11.2016)

Applicants including educated unemployed persons whose proposals are found bankable in accordance with the norms laid down by the concerned bank obtai.....

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Requirement of customer due diligence and need for maintenance of records(06.12.2016)

It has been reported that, of late, a lot of customers are approaching banks for re-activation of dormant accounts. In this regard, we invite attentio.....

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

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

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Lok Sabha Passes Central Educational Institutions (Reservations in Teachers’ Cadre) Bill(02.07.2019)

Lok Sabha has passed the Central Educational Institutions (Reservations in Teachers’ Cadre) Bill, 2019. It seeks to provide for the reservation of pos.....

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Lok Sabha Passes Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Bill, 2019(03.07.2019)

Lok Sabha has passed the Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Bill, 2019. The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare noted that the Bill would be .....

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Parliament Approves Homoeopathy Central Council (Amendment) Bill, 2019(03.07.2019)

Parliament has approved Homoeopathy Central Council (Amendment) Bill, 2019 that seeks to extend the period for reconstitution of the Central Council f.....

Tags : Parliament, Homoeopathy Central Council (Amendment) Bill, 2019

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Lok Sabha Passes Dentist (Amendment) Bill, 2019(04.07.2019)

Lok Sabha has passed the Dentist (Amendment) Bill, 2019. The Bill will do away with mandatory representation for practising dentists without proper qu.....

Tags : Lok Sabha, Dentist (Amendment) Bill, 2019

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Parliament Passes Central Educational Institutions (Reservation in Teachers’ Cadre) Bill, 2019(04.07.2019)

Parliament has passed Central Educational Institutions (Reservation in Teachers’ Cadre) Bill 2019. The Bill enables Universities or colleges to be con.....

Tags : Parliament, Central Educational Institutions (Reservation in Teachers’ Cadre) Bill, 2019

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Prominent Hotels Ltd. suit for injunction against eviction not maintainable(11.09.2015)

Setting aside the judgment of the trial court, the Delhi High Court pronounced Prominent Hotels’ suit for declaration and injunction against the NDMC .....

Tags : Hotel, eviction, lease, maintainability, suit

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Madras High Court denies anticipatory bail to Subhiksha promoter(18.09.2015)

The Court denied anticipatory bail to R. Subramanian, noting that it had already passed lenient orders in the past in efforts to enable some repayment.....

Tags : Anticipatory bail, depositors, access

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Supreme Court values excess land owned by Wadiyar royalty(21.09.2015)

In a question on valuation of property for the purposes of wealth tax, the Supreme Court held that property, the overall area of which exceeded that a.....

Tags : Ceiling, valuation, land, wealth tax

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Modi Government Notifies Rules for Land Acquisition Bill 2013(21.12.2015)

Modi Government has notified rules for Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act 2013, pass.....

Tags : Modi Government, Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act 2013

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Bombay HC Constantly Following or Watching Child With Bad Intention Is Offence Under POCSO Act(04.10.2017)

Bombay HC has ruled that if a person with sexual intent repeatedly or constantly follows or watches or contacts a child either directly or through oth.....

Tags : Bombay HC , Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act

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GST: Retail Sale Price Declared on the Footwear Package is Inclusive of Goods and Service Tax(04.10.2017)

Central Government has clarified that Retail Sale Price declared on the Foot ware Package is inclusive of Goods and Services Tax (GST).

Tags : Goods and Services Tax, Retail Sale Price

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Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India Relaxes Norms for Information Utilities(06.10.2017)

Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India has relaxed norms for information utilities, paving way for Indian companies listed on the stock exchanges to.....

Tags : Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India, Information Utilities

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If Public Toilets Not Maintained, Will People Use Them: Delhi High Court(11.10.2017)

Delhi High Court has criticised authorities responsible for maintaining public toilets in the city, saying if they do their job properly, people would.....

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Rajya Sabha Passes Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill, 2019(06.08.2019)

Rajya Sabha has passed the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill, 2019 that seeks to abolish Article 370 and Article 35A of the Constitution of India.....

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

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

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Court can lift corporate veil to determine common business goal and privity of interest(17.08.2015)

The corporate veil can be lifted by the Court in “diverse circumstances” to determine the true nature of a company or a group of companies. The Appell.....

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Government ban on crude palm oil imports through Kerala ports in public interest(21.08.2015)

The Supreme Court held that there existed “sufficient public good” in banning the import of crude palm oil through ports in Kerala. The government had.....

Tags : Import ban, validity, constitutionality, palm oil

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Guidelines Prescribing Modalities for Persons with Disabilities to Show Respect to The National Anthem(25.01.2017)

In pursuance of the order of Hon'ble Supreme Court dated 09.12.2016 in the matter of Writ Petition (Civil) No. 855 of 2016, the Central Government has.....

Tags : Modalities, Persons with disabilities, Respect, National Anthem

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

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

Tags : Recommendations, Applicability, E-KYC process

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Motion for injunction against 'Manjhi – The Mountain Man' dismissed by Bombay High Court(20.08.2015)

The Court dismissed a motion for injunction against the film, 'Manjhi – The Mountain Man', for infringing copyright vested in the Plaintiffs' script. .....

Tags : Film, injunction, prior awareness

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Civil Courts in West Bengal have authority to entertain tenant's application for repair of premises(19.08.2015)

The West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act, 1997 does not exclude jurisdiction of the Civil Court in an application to facilitate urgent repair work. A civi.....

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India-EU Free Trade Negotiations(20.03.2017)

India- European Union Broad-based Bilateral Trade and Investment Agreement (India- EU BTIA) negotiation started in 2007 and after sixteen rounds of ne.....

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Cabinet approves four GST Bills(20.03.2017)

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the following four GST related bills:

1. The Central Goods a.....

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Petition for poor - filing made easy(16.02.2017)

Now, it is easier for the middle and relatively lower income group to avail and enjoy the legal services of the country. The Hon'ble Supreme Court of .....

Tags : Scheme, Introduction, Petition, Filing

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Recovery of dues owed by MPs, MLAs and political bodies(07.08.2015)

In a PIL raising issue to dues owed by Members of Parliament, Legislative Assemblies and other political entities to public utility providers and hote.....

Tags : politicians, arrears, public utilities

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Earlier assault can bolster suspicion of murder, but is not sufficient by itself to conclude guilt of accused(15.04.2015)

In a case where the Appellant was accused of the murder of his wife, the Court held that a prior incident of assault against the wife 'stands alone' a.....

Tags : Suspicion, death, guilt, unnatural circumstances

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Post-dated cheques given as security against advance do not constitute a legally enforceable liability(14.08.2015)

When cheques are given as security against an advance, and could not be encashed unless the account between the parties was settled, the amount of suc.....

Tags : Cheque, dishonour, enforceable liability, post-dated

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Delhi High Court to Government: Formulate Training Module for Child Welfare panel(27.09.2017)

Delhi High Court has asked the Delhi Government to formulate a training module of functioning for the Child Welfare Committee jointly with the Delhi J.....

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Bombay High Court Grants Bail to Malegaon Blast Accused Major Ramesh Upadhyay(27.09.2017)

Bombay High Court has granted bail to retired Army Major Ramesh Upadhyay in the 2008 Malegaon blast case on the grounds of parity.

Tags : Bombay High Court, Malegaon Blast, Bail

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Delhi High Court Directs Inquiry Into Assault on Inmates in Tihar Jail(29.09.2017)

Delhi High Court has directed the Jail authorities to conduct a “fair” probe and get 47 inmates, who have alleged they were mercilessly beaten up by s.....

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Convicts Too Must Breathe Fresh Air, Maintain Family Ties, Says Supreme Court(03.10.2017)

Supreme Court has said and favoured a "humanistic approach" while dealing with pleas for parole or furlough to those serving long jail term by observi.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Convict, Fresh Air, Family

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Kerala High Court Grants Malayalam Actor Dileep Bail in Actress Abduction Case(03.10.2017)

Kerala High Court has granted bail to Malayalam actor Dileep, accused of masterminding the abduction of an actress.

Tags : Kerala High Court, Dileep, Actress Abduction

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Kerala High Court Dismisses Petition Against Bail to IAS Officer(14.08.2019)

Kerala High Court has rejected a plea seeking cancellation of the bail granted to suspended IAS officer Sriram Venkitaraman, who was arrested for alle.....

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Bombay HC Directs Council to Pay Rs 2 Lakhs to Mother of Vegetable Vendor Killed in Wall Collapse(14.08.2019)

Bombay High Court has directed Barshi Municipal Council to pay Rs 2 lakh as interim compensation to the aged mother of a vegetable seller who died due.....

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Exchange facility to foreign citizens(03.01.2017)

Attention of Authorized Persons is invited to the A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 20 dated November 25, 2016 permitting foreign citizens to exchange fo.....

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Amendment in notification No.25/2012-Service Tax, dated the 20th June, 2012(12.01.2017)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 93 of the Finance Act, 1994 (32 of 1994), the Central Government being satisfied tha.....

Tags : Notification, Amendment, Exemption, Applicability

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Delhi Juvenile Justice Rules not unconstitutional(19.11.2015)

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

Tags : Juvenile, priority, proof, rules, variation

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Appeal against Single Judge order for further criminal investigation not maintainable(19.11.2015)

The Orissa High Court held that an appeal against a Single Judge judgment directing further investigation in a criminal investigation was not maintain.....

Tags : Appeal, single judge, maintainability, criminal

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Compact Disc is a ‘document’ under Section 294 CrPC(24.11.2015)

The Supreme Court ruled that a Compact Disc (CD) is a document under Section 294 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 and courts were not required .....

Tags : proof, recording, admissibility, compact disc, document

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Income Tax Department receives Silver Award for e-filing of Income Tax Returns project in the Awards National on e-Governance 2016-2017(10.01.2017)

The Income Tax Department is proud to announce that it has been conferred the Silver Award in the National Awards on e-Governance-2016-17 for the e-fi.....

Tags : Tax-returns, e-filing, Awards National

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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

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Court restricts iBall from importing mobiles, handsets and other devices(02.09.2015)

Ericsson was successful in its plaint alleging infringement of its patents by several mobile devices imported by and sold as iBall products. Some of t.....

Tags : Mobile, patent, speech, codec

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Quantity of goods actually imported not bill lading to determine value of goods imported(02.09.2015)

Levy of import duty can be imposed only on imported goods, not on goods that escaped payment of duty. In the instant case, the Assessee had not paid i.....

Tags : Import, quantity, bill of lading, value

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Amendment to anti-dumping duty on imports of PVC Flex Films(18.08.2015)

The Central government extended the imposition of anti-dumping duty on imports of PVC Flex Films, originating in or exported from China, till 29 July,.....

Tags : Anti-dumping, pvc film, china

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

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

Tags : Anti-dumping, rescind, china, korea, taipei, brazil

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Foreign Direct Investment - Reporting under FDI Scheme on the e-Biz platform(21.08.2015)

The Reserve Bank of India enabled online filing of the 'Foreign Currency Transfer of Shares' returns for reporting transfer of shares, convertible deb.....

Tags : Rbi, fema, return, online filing, return

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TDS and filing of ITR in case both the parents are dead of minor(29.05.2017)

1.It has been brought to the notice of CBDT that in cases of minors whose both the parents have deceased, TDS deductors/Banks are clubbing the interes.....

Tags : Filing, Return, Minor

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Rajya Sabha Passes Right to Information (Amendment) Bill, 2019(26.07.2019)

Rajya Sabha has passed the Right to Information (Amendment) Bill, 2019, was passed in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday amid high drama. The Bill seeks to .....

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

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

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Gujarat high Court Dismisses Shaktisinh Gohil’s Affidavit(26.07.2019)

Gujarat High Court rejected the affidavit of Congress leader Shaktisinh Gohil when he filed an affidavit and entered the witness box to depose in conn.....

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Rajya Sabha Passes Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2019(30.07.2019)

Rajya Sabha has passed the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2019. This Bill if passed will , ease the process of corporate restructuri.....

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Supreme Court Explains Bail Cannot be Granted Without Providing Reasonable Reasons(30.07.2019)

Supreme Court has explained that bail cannot be granted without providing any reason as to on what grounds even though of a prima-facie nature it is c.....

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Patna High Court Asks Civil Surgeons for Report on Illegal Pathology Labs(31.07.2019)

Patna High Court has directed all civil surgeons in the State of Bihar to produce action taken reports on all illegal pathology laboratories and colle.....

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Telangana High Court Seeks Reply from State Government on Errum Manzil Issue(31.07.2019)

Telangana High Court has taken into consideration for examination the previous order of the court passed in the year 2015 directing the State Governme.....

Tags : Telangana High Court, Errum Mazil

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Court derides lack of legislation on rehabilitation for sexual assault victims(03.11.2015)

In a case involving the rape of a minor and birth of a child as a consequence, the Allahabad High Court, taking note of the physical and mental trauma.....

Tags : Rape, rehabilitation, victim, child, compensation

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DIAL’s hundred per cent fee increase not an abuse of dominant position(17.11.2015)

Delhi International Airport Pvt. Ltd. was given reprieve from proceedings for unfair and discriminatory increases in airport floor rental charges. DIA.....

Tags : Competition, airport fee, equilibrium, dominant position

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Justice not only done but also seen to be done: Kerala HC(09.11.2015)

Kerala High Court held that the Director of Vigilance can give ‘timely directions’ while conducting investigation, but not after. Observations and fin.....

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Exemption from application of quantitative ceiling and export bans and enhancement of quantitative ceiling(19.04.2017)

In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 3 of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992 (No.22 of 1992), as amended, read with para.....

Tags : Exemption, Ceiling, Export

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Supreme Court Declines Sajjan Kumar Bail in 1984 Riots Case(06.08.2019)

Supreme Court has declined to grant bail to former Congress Leader Sajjan Kumar who is undergoing life imprisonment in one of the cases related to 198.....

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Delhi Court Directs Unnao Rape Case Accused to be Shifted to Tihar Jail(06.08.2019)

Delhi Court has directed expelled BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar, accused of raping a minor girl at his residence in Unnao in 2017, to be shifted to Tih.....

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Lok Sabha Passes Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill, 2019(07.08.2019)

Lok Sabha has passed the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill, 2019. The Bill scraps the special status given to the State of Jammu and Kashmir under.....

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Rajya Sabha Passes Consumer Protection Bill, 2019(07.08.2019)

Rajya Sabha has passed the Consumer Protection Bill, 2019. The Bill seeks to establish authorities for timely and effective administration and settlem.....

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Rajya Sabha Passes Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Amendment Bill, 2019(07.08.2019)

Rajya Sabha has passed the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Amendment Bill, 2019. The Bill aims at the speedy eviction of unauthor.....

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Nashik Honour Killing: Bombay High Court Upholds Death Penalty for Man Who Killed Pregnant Daughter(07.08.2019)

Bombay High Court has upheld the conviction and death penalty given to a 38-year-old man by a Nashik Court in northern Maharashtra in a case of honour.....

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Cabinet approves cooperation between Indian and Japan on Railway Safety(03.05.2017)

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its ex-post facto approval to the signing the Memorandum of Cooperation (.....

Tags : Co-operation, Safety, Railway

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Ministry of Skill Development invites comments/ suggestions of the public on the Sharada Prasad Committee constituted to Review, Rationalize and Optimize the Functioning of Sector Skill Councils(02.05.2017)

The Ministry of Skill Development has invited comments/ suggestions of the public on the Sharada Prasad Committee constituted to Review, Rationalize a.....

Tags : Sector Skill Councils, Functioning, Comments, Invitation

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SC Issues Notice to Air India for Denying Job to Transgender(07.11.2017)

Supreme Court has issued notice to Air India and the Civil Aviation Ministry on a petition by a transgender who said she was denied a cabin crew job b.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Air India, Transgender, Civil Aviation Ministry

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Delhi HC Refuses to Interfere with Sambit Patra’s Appointment as ONGC Director(07.11.2017)

Delhi High Court has refused to interfere with the appointment of BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra as an independent director on the board of th.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Sambit Patra, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation

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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: Cannot Be Exempted From Maintaining Child Even If Other Spouse Earns Sufficiently Well(16.11.2017)

Delhi High Court has reiterated that a spouse cannot be exempted from contributing towards maintenance of a minor child even if the other spouse, with.....

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Supreme Court Refuses to Hear 'Infructuous' Plea Against Dismissal of Chidambaram’s Anticipatory Bail(26.08.2019)

Supreme Court has refused to entertain Chidambaram’s petition challenging the dismissal of anticipatory bail in a corruption case lodged by the CBI in.....

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Madhya Pradesh HC Serves Notice to State Govt After PIL Challenges Constitution of Wildlife Board(27.08.2019)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued notice to the State Government over alleged breach of norms in the constitution of State Wildlife Board while res.....

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Telangana and AP High Court upholds amendments to mining law(11.09.2015)

The Telangana and Andhra Pradesh High Court rejected petitions that the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2015 was unreas.....

Tags : Mining, application, eligibility, constitutionality

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Include acid attack victims on disability list(07.12.2015)

The Supreme Court awarded Rs. 13 lakhs to two victims of acid attacks and ordered the State of Bihar to take full responsibility for their treatment a.....

Tags : Acid attack, compensation, disability list

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Monitoring of export obligation fulfillment under EPCG and Advance Authorization Schemes reg(02.05.2017)

I am directed to invite your attention to para 2(d) of Circular No. 5/2010-Cus dated 16.03.2010 directing initiation of action to safeguard revenue in.....

Tags : Export obligation, Fulfilment

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Trade mark ruling eases Lupin’s pressure(23.12.2015)

Bombay High Court granted a motion in favour of Lupin Limited, maker of ‘Nebistar’ line of medicines. It determined Lupin’s registered mark and ‘Nebis.....

Tags : Trade mark, divisibility, comparison, pronunciation

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Lower eligibility limit for OBC student applying to M. Phil Programme ordered(19.01.2016)

Jawaharlal Nehru University’s policy of requiring OBC students meeting the same threshold to qualify for its M. Phil Programme as general category stu.....

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CBEC amendment to 'Tariff values Crude and RBD Palm Oil/Palmolein'(14.08.2015)

The CBEC substituted Tables 1, 2 and 3 in Notification No. 36/2001, dated 3 August, 2001, with amended Tables.

Tags : customs, amendment, tariff, palm oil

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Carry Forward of un-availed Cenvat Credit in respect of assignment of right to use any natural resource under GST(14.06.2017)

Cenvat Credit Rules, 2004 provide that credit of Service Tax paid in a Financial Year, on the onetime charges payable in full upfront or in installmen.....

Tags : Cenvat Credit, Un-availed, Carry Forward, GST

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Cabinet approves proposal to introduce the Financial Resolution and Deposit Insurance Bill 2017(14.06.2017)

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the proposal to introduce a Financial Resolution and Deposit Insurance.....

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Kingfisher Airlines to be represented by legal counsel before GRC(17.12.2015)

A borrower appearing before a Grievance Redressal Committee has the right to be represented by an advocate, the Delhi High Court has held. Proceedings.....

Tags : Kingfisher, willful defaulter, grc, advocate

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Bombay HC issues directions for construction of toilets(23.12.2015)

On a PIL regarding toilet facilities for ‘women walking on the streets’, the Bombay High Court ordered all municipal corporations to formulate compreh.....

Tags : Women, toilets, Maharashtra, committee

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TRAI Releases Telecom Consumers Protection (Eighth Amendment) Regulations, 2015(07.08.2015)

TRAI released Regulations to protect the interest of consumers using wireless data service. The same originated on TRAI receiving complaints from cons.....

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Amendment in export policy of edible oils(06.08.2015)

The government notified exemptions from prohibition on export of edible oils.

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Amendment in export policy of edible oils(06.08.2015)

The government notified exemptions from prohibition on export of edible oils.

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Central Board of Direct Taxes signs 2 Unilateral Advance Pricing Agreements with Indian taxpayers taking the number of APAs signed in the current Financial Year to four(22.05.2017)

The progress of the APA Scheme strengthens the Government's commitment to foster a non-adversarial tax regime. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT.....

Tags : Unilateral, APA, Sighing of

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Passenger to be compensated for theft even in non-identification of railway employee(26.02.2016)

The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission ruled that the Indian Railways is liable to compensate a passenger for the loss suffered on accoun.....

Tags : railways, employee, theft, vicarious liability

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Court turns into literature school granting Kanhaiya bail(02.03.2016)

The Delhi High Court hymned a few verses answering the conundrum "why the colour of peace is eluding the prestigious Jawaharlal Nehru University". It .....

Tags : Kanhaiya kumar, sedition, bail

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Handbook, Module & Guidelines on Safe Childhood Programme for Gram Panchayats Released(05.06.2017)

A Handbook along with Module & Guidelines on protection of Child Rights at Gram Panchayat level was released jointly by National Commission for Protec.....

Tags : Guidelines, Safe Childhood, Gram Panchayats

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Delhi High Court to delve into Drug Controller irregularities(25.04.2016)

The Delhi High Court deferred a dispute regarding the development, classification and promotion of bio-similar drugs to 2 June 2016. Brought by Roche .....

Tags : trastuzumab, bio-similar, dcgi, roche

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Valid extradition treaty between India and Chile; MEA lambasted for lax attitude(28.04.2016)

India and Chile have subsisting between them a valid extradition treaty, under the Extradition Act 1962, the Supreme Court held.

The Court.....

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Amendments to the Arbitration and Conciliation Bill, 2015(26.08.2015)

The Union Cabinet approved amendments to the Arbitration and Conciliation Bill, 2015. The changes include having to disclose in writing the existence .....

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CCI imposes Penalty on Kerala Film Exhibitors Federation and its two office Bearers for Contravening Competition Law(08.09.2015)

The Competition Commission of India found Kerala Film Exhibitors Federation, an association of theatre owners, to be conducting activities in contrave.....

Tags : Cci, kerala, film, theatre

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Ministry of Food Processing Industry establishes GST facilitation cell to guide industry about GST regime(06.07.2017)

The Ministry of Food Processing Industries has established a four member GST Facilitation Cell at its office to guide the industry about the new tax r.....

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Ensuring a life of dignity for prisoners(05.02.2016)

The Supreme Court passed an order calling for the improvement in prisoners’ conditions incarcerated in jails across the country. The Court was of the .....

Tags : Overcrowding, jails, living conditions

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Jammu and Kashmir HC approves suo moto accountability(01.02.2016)

Jammu and Kashmir High Court ruled the State’s Accountability Commission, a body receiving complaints against public functionaries, capable of beginni.....

Tags : Accountability commission, suo moto, proceedings

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Mobile App for Packaged Products(25.07.2017)

In the interest of consumers, the Government, in cooperation with GS-1 India, has launched a new Mobile App "Smart Consumer" in December, 2016. Using .....

Tags : Mobile App, Packaged Products

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National Policy on Handling Mentally ill Patients(25.07.2017)

The Hon'ble Supreme Court of India vide order dated 14/02/2017 directed that the Union of India shall assist the Court, in finalizing the norms, that .....

Tags : Policy, Mentally ill Patients

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Global Conventions on Child Labour(24.07.2017)

After the enactment of the Child Labour (Prohibition & Regulation) Amendment Act, 2016, Government has recently ratified the International Labour Orga.....

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CCI lets Wiley India off the hook(28.06.2016)

The Competition Commission of India dismissed a complaint against pre-eminent publisher of scientific, technical and medical journals, Wiley India, fo.....

Tags : wiley india, journal, distribution, authorised agent, resale price maintenance

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Ministry of Tourism releases 'Compendium on guidelines for Ayush facilities'(21.06.2017)

The Ministry of Tourism has released the 'Compendium on Guidelines for Ayush Facilities' here today. The National Medical & Wellness Tourism Board und.....

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A written communication sent to addressee's last known place of business, habitual residence or mailing address is deemed receipt.(22.07.2016)

Co-borrower along with other signatories of the home equity agreement are jointly and severally liable to re-pay the loan amount disbursed by concerne.....

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Tax deadlines extended in Tamil Nadu(07.12.2015)

Due to widespread flooding in Chennai and Tamil Nadu, the Central Board of Direct Taxes extended the date for deposit of tax deducted at source and ta.....

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Secretary, DEA inaugurates the Workshop on the involvement of Multilateral Agencies in developing the capacity of Finance Departments of the States and Union Territories(11.09.2017)

Shri Subhash Chandra Garg, Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), Ministry of Finance, Govt. of India inaugurated here today the familiariza.....

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A written communication sent to addressee's last known place of business, habitual residence or mailing address is deemed receipt.(22.07.2016)

Co-borrower along with other signatories of the home equity agreement are jointly and severally liable to re-pay the loan amount disbursed by concerne.....

Tags : Re-payment, loan, co-borrower, liability- joint & severable

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Calcutta High Court Summons Medical Council Registrar(14.06.2019)

Calcutta High Court has directed the Registrar of the West Bengal Medical Council to appear before this court personally on July 2 with the documents .....

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Bombay High Court Refuses to Grant Bail for Sexual Predator(17.06.2019)

Bombay high court has declined to grant bail to a 31-year-old man arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a 17-year-old Facebook friend after calli.....

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KHC Recommends Drive to Check Illegal Vehicles Which Shuttle School Kids in Violation of MV Act(19.06.2019)

Karnataka High Court (KHC) has recommended to the State Government and police authorities to carry out a special drive outside schools, to check on il.....

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Australian High Court Rules Sperm Donor is Legal Parent of Child(20.06.2019)

Australian High Court has held that the claim of a 'sperm donor' that he is the legal parent of the child born by artificial insemination is correct......

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Gujarat High Court Asks for Check-Up of Public Health Facilities(20.06.2019)

Gujarat High Court has asked the State Government to place before it details of the Centre’s funding for the State’s healthcare sector and the State’s.....

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Cadre review and formation of the 'Indian Skill Development Service'(07.10.2015)

The Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Modi, approved the formation of a Group ‘A’ service of the technical cadre of the Ministry of Skill Development.....

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Productivity Linked Bonus for Railway Employees(07.10.2015)

The Cabinet approved Production Linked Bonus (PLB) for Railway Employees. As in previous years, 78 days’ wages will be paid considering the good finan.....

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SEBI signs a bilateral Memorandum of Understanding with The European Securities and Markets Authority(20.07.2017)

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The European Securities and Markets Author.....

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Major Port Authorities Bill to enhance efficiency of major ports(18.07.2017)

The Minister of State for Shipping and Road Transport & Highways, Shri Mansukh L. Mandaviya informed in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sab.....

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National Commission has to exercise the jurisdiction only if State Commission or the District Forum either failed to exercise their jurisdiction or exceeded jurisdiction by acting illegally(02.08.2016)

Appellant-Society is a charitable institution running a girls hostel at Surat for the benefit of Adiwasi children. Appellant-Society purchased vitrifi.....

Tags : Defective tiles, Compensation, Liability

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Foreign Jobs for Indians(02.08.2017)

The exact numbers of foreign jobs for Indians in foreign countries is not available with the Ministry as many countries do not have policy to share th.....

Tags : Foreign Jobs, Indians, Availability

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Court remonstrates apathy against disabled persons(12.05.2016)

The Supreme Court emphatically denounced the actions of a Spicejet airline crew of deboarding a woman, Jeeja Ghosh, suffering from cerebral palsy “in .....

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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 .....

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GSTN unveils excel template for to help taxpayers perform easy data entry offline before uploading on the GST portal(02.07.2017)

Goods and Services Network (GSTN) has unveiled a simple excel based template that will facilitate the taxpayers in preparing and filing their monthly .....

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No GST is applicable on free food supplied in anna kshetras run by religious institutions(11.07.2017)

There are media reports suggesting that GST applies on free food supplied in anna kshetras run by religious institutions. This is completely untrue. N.....

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SC: Criteria to be Considered for Cancellation of Bail and Challenging Bail Order are Separate(31.07.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that grounds for consideration of an application seeking cancellation of bail and an application challenging the bail order.....

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Parliament Passes Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2019(31.07.2019)

Parliament has passed the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2019 five days after it got the nod from Lok Sabha. This comes nearly .....

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Parliament Passes Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2019(31.07.2019)

Parliament has passed the Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2019 which seeks to tighten Corporate Social Responsibility norms and ensure stricter action for.....

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Rajya Sabha Passes Motor Vehicle (Amendment) Bill, 2019(01.08.2019)

Rajya Sabha has passed the Motor Vehicle (Amendment) Bill, 2019. The Bill has been passed with three Government amendments. Under the Bill the penalti.....

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Supreme Court: Milkman Charged with Selling Adulterated Milk 40-Years Ago Acquitted(01.08.2019)

Supreme Court has finally acquitted a milkman booked for selling adulterated milk in 1979 and handed 6-months jail term with Rs. 1,000 fine. The Court.....

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Calcutta High Court Allows Bail to Lifer in Jail for 20 Years(01.08.2019)

Calcutta High Court has granted bail to a lifer who had been in jail for the past 20 years for allegedly shooting at a jewellery trader, snatching his.....

Tags : Calcutta High Court, Bail

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Is DT’s acquisition more curse than boon for PVR(04.05.2016)

PVR group assuaged the Competition Commission’s fears that its proposed takeover of DT cinemas would have an appreciable adverse effect on competition.....

Tags : Takeover, competition, film theatre, pvr

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Mere handing over of currency notes not illegal gratification(12.04.2016)

Merely handing over money to a government official is insufficient to establish illegal gratification in the absence of proof of demand, the Supreme C.....

Tags : Illegal gratification, proof of demand

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Uttarakhand High Court Seeks Report on Environment Damage During Gupta Family Wedding(19.07.2019)

Uttarakhand High Court has asked for a detailed report from the State Government and the State Pollution Control Board on the damage caused to the env.....

Tags : Uttarakhand High Court, Gupta Family Wedding

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Sexual Abuse Case: Madras High Court Court Dismisses Anticipatory Bail Plea of Journalist(22.07.2019)

Madras High Court has declined anticipatory bail to journalist Prakash M Swamy who apprehended arrest in connection with a sexual abuse case. The com.....

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NCLAT Approves IL&FS to Sell Remaining 51% Stake in 7 Wind Energy Arms to Japan's Orix Corp(23.07.2019)

National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has approved the cash strapped Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services (IL&FS) for the proposed .....

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Rajya Sabha Passes Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2019(23.07.2019)

Rajya Sabha has passed the Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2019, amid Opposition call to refer the Bill to a select committee. The Bill f.....

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Lok Sabha Passes Right to Information (Amendment) Bill, 2019(23.07.2019)

Lok Sabha has passed the Right to Information (Amendment) Bill, 2019 which proposed to give the Centre the power to set the tenure and salaries of the.....

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RCom default: NCLAT Rejects Contempt Petition Against Anil Ambani(24.07.2019)

National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has rejected contempt petitions filed against Reliance Group Chairman Anil Ambani and other officials .....

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RBI invites Applications for authorising Bharat Bill Payment System Operating Units(20.10.2015)

Reserve Bank of India has invited applications for authorization from entities engaged in bill payments and wishing to operate as a ‘Bharat Bill Payme.....

Tags : Repetitive, bill, payments, authorisation

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Union Cabinet approves new Metro Rail Policy(16.08.2017)

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today approved a new Metro Rail Policy that seeks to enable realization of growing metr.....

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Cabinet approves MoU between India and Nepal on Drug Demand Reduction and Prevention of Illicit Trafficking in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances and precursor chemicals and related matters(23.08.2017)

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

Tags : MOU, Approval, MoU, Prevention, IIllicit Trafficking, Narcotic Drugs

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Bombay High Court to Litigants: Exhaust All Legal Remedies Before Filing PILs(05.01.2018)

Bombay High Court has said that litigants must exhaust all other legal remedies before approaching the High Court with PILs seeking criminal action ag.....

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Uttarakhand High Court Suggests Death Sentence To Child Rapists(08.01.2018)

Uttarakhand High Court has suggested that the state government bring in a law which imposes death penalty for raping minors, so that it acts as a stro.....

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SC: Army Officer not Entitled to Disability Pension if he Sustained Injuries During Household Acts(23.09.2019)

Supreme Court has ruled that an army official is entitled to disability pension only if the disability is attributable to military or aggravated by mi.....

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Supreme Court Raps Kerala Government Over Illegal Apartments(23.09.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that illegal construction in high-tide areas of Kerala led to devastating floods in the State last month, as it slammed the.....

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SC: Additional Evidence in Proceedings u/s 34 Arbitration Act Can be Adduced Only in Exceptional Case(24.09.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that proceedings under Section 34 of Arbitration and Conciliation Act will not ordinarily require anything beyond the recor.....

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KHC: Person Arrested Authorized to Move for Bail Though he was not Produced Before Magistrate(26.09.2019)

Karnataka High Court(KHC) has directed a Magistrate to entertain a bail plea and pass appropriate orders as per law. The Court observed that it goes w.....

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Railway to pay for deaths of ‘roof riders’(05.07.2016)

The Supreme Court awarded compensation to kin of deceased who died while riding on the roof of train carriages.

The tragedy occurred when h.....

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Detaining suspect illegally outside ‘official duties’ of police(05.07.2016)

Police officials cannot be said to be acting “in the discharge of official duties” when they illegally detain a suspect longer than is claimed by them.....

Tags : criminal, police, sanction, illegal detention

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Prevention of Tampering of the Mobile Device Equipment Identification Number, Rules, 2017(28.08.2017)

G.S.R.1068(E).--In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (k) of sub- section (2) of section 7 read with section 25 of the Indian Telegraph Act, 1.....

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Code on Wages Bill 2017(05.09.2017)

As part of labour law reforms, the Government has undertaken the exercise of rationalisation of the 38 Labour Acts by framing 4 labour codes viz Code .....

Tags : Wages Bill, Labour law, Reforms

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

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

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DGCA and USTDA sign agreement for aviation safety and technical assistance(09.02.2016)

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation of India and the United States Technical Development Agency signed the Grant Agreement for India Aviation Sa.....

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Insolvency professional not to outsource his responsibilities(03.01.2018)

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (Code) read with regulations made thereunder cast specific duties and responsibilities on an insolvency profe.....

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Desperate father misleading British court denied relief(20.05.2016)

A person having obtained a favourable order from a foreign court cannot claim its benefit if the same was obtained by defrauding that court.

.....

Tags : family, high court, united kingdom, fraud, children, welfare

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Medicinal products should be clearly distinguishable(03.06.2016)

Public interest supports a lesser degree of proof showing confusing similarity in trade mark, even if two medicinal products are not identical or of t.....

Tags : pharmaceutical, trade mark, confusing similarity, drug names

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Clarification in respect of anti-dumping duty on imports of color coated aluminium foil from China PR(22.11.2017)

The Designated Authority vide notification No. 14/06/2015- DGAD dated 10th March, 2017, notified its final findings recommending imposition of anti-du.....

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Exemption of all cases of combinations under Section 5 of the Competition Act, 2002 involving the Central Public Sector Enterprises operating in the Oil and Gas Sectors(22.11.2017)

In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (a) of Section 54 of the Competition Act, 2002 (12 of 2003) (herein after referred to as the Act), the C.....

Tags : Exemption, CPSEs, Oil and Gas Sectors

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CWC Can't Be Mute Spectator to Police Misbehaviour to Kids: Delhi High Court(04.12.2017)

Delhi High Court has lashed out at Child Welfare Commission (CWC) for being a "mute spectator" to misbehaviour towards rescued children by police.

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Supreme Court: No Attempt to Enact Uniform Civil Code Despite Repeated Court Appeals(16.09.2019)

Supreme Court has indicated dismay over the failure of successive governments to enact a Uniform Civil Code despite repeated appeals from the Court. T.....

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Telangana High Court Dashes K Chandrashekar Rao's Plan for Errum Manzil(17.09.2019)

Telangana High Court has set aside the decision of the Council of Ministers to construct a new legislative Assembly complex at the Errum Manzil palace.....

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Delhi High Court Declines to Entertain PIL by Petitioner who was Blacklisted by Supreme Court(17.09.2019)

Delhi High Court has declined to entertain a writ petition filed by a Petitioner blacklisted by the Supreme Court from filing any matter in "public in.....

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Supreme Court Issues Non-Bailable Warrant Against Gautam Buddh Nagar Jail Superintendent(19.09.2019)

Supreme Court has issued a non-bailable warrant against the Superintendent of District Jail of Gautam Buddh Nagar in Uttar Pradesh after it was appris.....

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SEBI Levies Fine of Rs 10 Lakh on IL&FS for Disclosure Lapses(19.09.2019)

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has imposed a penalty of Rs 10 lakhs on Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services (IL&FS) for non-disc.....

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Clarification regarding taxability of consortium members(07.03.2016)

The Central Board of Direct Taxes moved to dispel ambiguities behind treatment of consortiums as an ‘Association of Persons’ for the purposes of taxat.....

Tags : Association of persons, consortium, taxability

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Cabinet HELPs enhance oil and gas production in India(10.03.2016)

The Union Cabinet approved the new Hydrocarbon Exploration and Licensing Policy that aims to boost exploration and production by oil companies in Indi.....

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TRAI releases "The Telecommunication Mobile Number Portability Per Port Transaction Charge and Dipping Charge (Amendment) Regulations, 2018 (03 of 2018)"(31.01.2018)

1. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has today issued "The Telecommunication Mobile Number Portability Per Port Transaction Charge and .....

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Clarification regarding taxability of custom milling of paddy(20.11.2017)

1. Representations have been received seeking clarification on whether custom milling of paddy by Rice millers for Civil Supplies Corporation is liabl.....

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

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

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Decision to represent India in a sporting event, best left to experts, interference by Court in selection criteria not called for.(11.08.2016)

Petitioner seeks quashing of action of Union of India and Sports Authority of India respectively in not selecting Petitioner for participation in Rio .....

Tags : Selection Criteria, Qualification System, Eligibility

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Launching of Pencil Portal to Eliminate Child Labour(27.12.2017)

Government has developed an online portal PENCIL (Platform for Effective Enforcement for No Child Labour) which was launched on 26.9.2017. The purpose.....

Tags : Pencil Portal, Launch, Eliminate Child Labour

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Shri Radha Mohan Singh launches Livestock Disease Forewarning -Mobile Application (LDF-Mobile App)(27.12.2017)

Union Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister, Shri Radha Mohan Singh today launched Livestock Disease Forewarning -Mobile Application (LDF-Mobile A.....

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Doctrine of ex debito justitiae prevail over procedural law only where order of this Court passed without notice or where order has effect of eroding public confidence in justice delivery system(30.08.2016)

In instant writ petition, Petitioner assailed conviction order passed under Section 3 of Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act, 1987 (".....

Tags : Ex debito justitiae, Doctrine, Applicability

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Bombay High Court: Kamala Mills Fire Institutional Failure of BMC, Excise Dept(19.02.2018)

Bombay High Court has said that considering the scale of violation of regulations, it is impossible to accept that Kamala Mills fire incident could ha.....

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Meaningless PILs Will Be Costly: Madras High Court(19.02.2018)

Madras High Court, while dismissing a PIL filed by social activist Traffic Ramaswamy has warned that in future, exemplary costs will be imposed for fr.....

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Rajya Sabha Passes Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2019(06.12.2019)

Rajya Sabha has cleared the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2019, replacing an Ordinance that was used to slash corporate tax rates to stimulate growt.....

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Supreme Court Explains Bail Orders Should Cite Specific Reasons for Being Granted or Refused(06.12.2019)

Supreme Court has noted that Courts should give specific reasons while granting or denying bail as the issue concerns both the liberty of the Accused .....

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Delhi High Court Declines PIL for Restoring Earlier Status of Dilli Haat(06.12.2019)

Delhi High Court has observed that change is inevitable while dismissing a Public Interest Litigation which sought that stalls at Dilli Haat to be all.....

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Supreme Court Puts on Hold Tamil Nadu Local Body Elections(06.12.2019)

Supreme Court has decided to put on hold the elections for the local bodies in nine new districts carved out of four existing ones in Tamil Nadu for c.....

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Skill Development of Youth of Minority Communities(27.12.2017)

"The Ministry had launched following special schemes for skill development of youth belonging to minority communities:

1. "Seekho aur Kamao .....

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Interest and penalty not imposable where credit wrongly availed, reversed prior to utilization(08.08.2016)

Issue involved was relating to liability to pay interest on cenvat credit availed by Appellant but not utilized and reversed subsequently. In present .....

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10 Cities selected for pilot project of Multi-Modal Electric Public Transport under FAME India(27.12.2017)

The Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises Shri Anant Geete has announced today that the Government is providing Rs 437 crore subsidy to .....

Tags : Pilot project, Cities, Selection

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

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

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India Japan Cooperation in Rail Safety(27.09.2017)

Taking the technical cooperation in Rail Safety ahead, a team/ Mission of Safety experts from Japan concluded its second visit early this month. This .....

Tags : Cooperation, Rail Safety

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Dispute cannot be decided by arbitrator, when Trust Act provides for sufficient remedies to aggrieved persons by giving them right to approach Civil Court(17.08.2016)

In facts of the present case, since parties could not settle disputes/differences and nor could they agree for appointment of arbitrator amicably, Res.....

Tags : Arbitration application, Maintainability, Remedies, Civil Court

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If goods bought or services hired or availed by a person for commercial purpose, then said person would not be consumer(16.08.2016)

Consumer complaint alleging deficiency in service on part of opposite party in respect of Builder-Buyer Agreement executed between members of associat.....

Tags : Deficiency of service, Complaint, Maintainability

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Files related to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose declassified(02.03.2016)

The Indian government has declassified all available classified files on Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose and transferred the same to National Archives of.....

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SEBI DRG II Study Suggests Measures To Enhance Retail Participation(01.03.2016)

The Securities and Exchange Board of India released its Development Research Group - II (DRG- II) Study titled, "The elusive retail investor: How deep.....

Tags : retail investment, capital market, small investors

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Government of India announces details of Bank recap and Comprehensive Reform Plan(24.01.2018)

The Government of India today unveiled details of the re-capitalisation of Public Sector Banks (PSBs) announced in October, 2017. The capital infusion.....

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Shri Nitin Gadkari holds bilateral talks with Iranian Minister of Roads and Urban Development, Says Chabahar Port will present a win- win situation for both countries(10.01.2018)

Shri Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Shipping, Road Transport and Highways, Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation held bilateral talks .....

Tags : Bilateral talks, Ports, Business opportunities

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No right ensure in favour of occupants on a public property, when no formal lease deed executed and permission not obtained from State Government(07.10.2016)

Appellant is aggrieved by direction of High Court to the Collector. Respondent No. 1 had filed a Writ Petition as Public Interest Litigation for issua.....

Tags : Illegal Encroachment, Removal, Direction

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Freedom to exercise reproductive rights includes right to make choice regarding sterilization on basis of informed consent and free from any form of coercion(14.09.2016)

Instant public interest petition raised very important issues concerning entire range of conduct and management, under auspices of State Governments, .....

Tags : Sterilization, Consent, Reproductive rights

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When a dying declaration is suspicious, it should not be acted upon without corroborative evidence(09.09.2016)

A charge sheet was filed against accused persons under Sections 302, 452 and 34 of Indian Penal Code and under Section 3 read with Section 25 of the A.....

Tags : Conviction, Evidence, Credibility

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Mere presence in an unlawful assembly cannot render a person liable unless there was a common object(20.10.2016)

By present revision petition, Petitioner seeks setting aside of order passed by Additional Sessions Judge discharging Respondents from offence punisha.....

Tags : Offence, Provision, Applicability

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Rajya Sabha Passes Finance (No.2) Bill, 2019(24.07.2019)

Rajya Sabha has passed the Finance (No.2) Bill, 2019 without much discussions amid Opposition walkout.

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Lok Sabha Passes Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2019(24.07.2019)

Lok Sabha has passed the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill 2019, to amend the provisions under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. It was passed through a voi.....

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Delhi High Court Allows Conviction for Child Rape(24.07.2019)

Delhi High Court has observed the position of law on the reliability of evidence given by child witnesses while upholding a conviction for child rape......

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Lok Sabha Passes Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Bill, 2019(25.07.2019)

Lok Sabha has passed a bill namely the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Bill, 2019 to amend an anti-terror law aimed at allowing the Governm.....

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Lok Sabha Passes Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Bill, 2019(25.07.2019)

Lok Sabha has passed the Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Bill, 2019 in a bid to save gullible investors from ponzi schemes. The Bill seeks to p.....

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Rajya Sabha Passes Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill, 2019(25.07.2019)

Rajya Sabha has passed Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill, 2019 entailing amendments to the Protection of Children from Sexu.....

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5th Bilateral Meeting on cooperation in the field of Traditional Systems of Medicine between India and Malaysia held in New Delhi(10.01.2018)

The 5th Bilateral Technical Meeting on cooperation in the field of Traditional Systems of Medicine between Govt. of India and Malaysia was held today .....

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Lok Sabha Passes Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill, 2019(02.08.2019)

Lok Sabha has passed the Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill, 2019. The Bill aims at making India an international arbitration hub by provid.....

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Lok Sabha Passes Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill, 2019(02.08.2019)

Lok Sabha has passed the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill, 2019. The Bill, which has already been passed in Rajya Sabha, d.....

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NGT Directs Delhi Jal Board to Manage Sewage in Trilokpuri(02.08.2019)

National Green Tribunal has directed the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) to come up with a system for carrying untreated sewage and waste water for treatment fr.....

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Rajya Sabha Passes Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Bill, 2019(02.08.2019)

Rajya Sabha has passed the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Bill, 2019. The Bill gives powers to the Central Government to designate an indi.....

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Rajya Sabha Passes Code on Wages Bill, 2019(05.08.2019)

Rajya Sabha has passed the Code on Wages Bill, 2019, which allows the Centre to set a minimum statutory wage, a move expected to benefit 500 million w.....

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Rajya Sabha Passes Repealing and Amending Bill, 2019(05.08.2019)

Rajya Sabha has passed the Repealing and Amending Bill, 2019. This Bill will repeal 58 old central laws which the Government said has been done to ach.....

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More Forms for e-ITR, more security(04.04.2016)

The Central Board of Direct Taxes announced the electronic filling and filing of Forms 1 and 4S for income tax returns. Furthering the shift to electr.....

Tags : Income tax, electronic filing, 2016

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Accounting Treatment of Enhanced Provision of Pension Scheme(18.04.2016)

In light of the pay revision of officers and employees carried out by public sector insurers in 2015-2016, the Insurance Regulator Development Authori.....

Tags : insurance, public sector employees, liability

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Cabinet approves India-Morocco Cooperation Agreement in Railway Sector(20.02.2018)

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its ex-post facto approval to the Cooperation Agreement between India and.....

Tags : Approval, Co-operation Agreement, Railway Sector

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Ossification test cannot be regarded as conclusive for ascertaining age of a person(30.11.2016)

Present appeals by special leave impugns judgment passed by High Court, whereby appeal filed by Appellants was dismissed affirming their conviction un.....

Tags : Age determination, Medical Opinion, Admissibility

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Once the parties have approached certain court for relief under Arbitration Act at earlier stages of disputes then it is same court that, parties must return to for all other subsequent proceedings(19.10.2016)

Present application filed by National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) seeking to explain delay of 296 days in filing Petition under Section 34 of A.....

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RBI creates Helpline for guiding Start-ups in India on Forex Matters(22.12.2015)

The Reserve Bank of India has created a dedicated email helpline for start-ups in India, offering guidance and assistance to undertake cross-border tr.....

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Ministry of Women and Child Development launches e-Office(28.12.2015)

The Ministry of Women and Child Development has inaugurated its e-office, in another step towards paperless functioning. The system is hoped to bring .....

Tags : Ministry, e-office, digitised files

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

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

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Public interest of fair trial outweigh personal interest, when there is possibility of interdicting fair trial by accused if released on bail(24.11.2016)

High Court granted bail to Respondent during pendency of trial against Respondent facing charges under Sections 376, 420/34, 366-A, 370, 370-A, 212, 1.....

Tags : Bail, Grant, Validity

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Skill India Initiative by Ministry of Railways - Training of Apprentices, Targets training of 30 thousand Apprentices in its 16 Zonal Units and 7 Production Units(13.02.2018)

As part of Skill India initiative, Ministry of Railways has been contributing in a big way to provide training to Apprentices in various disciplines t.....

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In a master and servant relation, master is vicariously liable for acts of omission of servant and liable to pay compensation for negligence and deficiency in service(15.11.2016)

21-year old educated son of complainant, lost his life by drowning at Boat Club, owned by Appellant, Paradeep Port Trust. Appellant has tried to shift.....

Tags : Compensation, Liability, Vicarious

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Apology offered at time when the contemnor finds that Court is about to impose punishment, is no apology(19.12.2016)

In instant contempt appeal, Appellants are aggrieved by order passed by Single Judge holding them guilty of contempt of court and sentencing them to s.....

Tags : Contempt, Guilty, Sentence

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CSR expenditure during 2014-2015(03.05.2016)

The Minister of Corporate Affairs released figures on expenditure towards Corporate Social Responsibility activities between 2014 and 2015. A grand to.....

Tags : Corporate social responsibility, expenditure, public good

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CCIL now approved counterparty for electronic IRS transactions(05.05.2016)

The Reserve Bank of India notified the Clearing Corporation of India Ltd. as an approved counterparty for interest rate swap transactions undertaken o.....

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NCRB launches Mobile App useful for Citizens on its 33rd Inception Day(14.03.2018)

The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) celebrated its 33rd Inception Day and released "Citizen Services" Mobile App. Shri Rajiv Jain, Director, IB w.....

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Murder charge cannot be brought home unless there is some evidence to show that, robbery and murder occurred at same time(20.01.2017)

Accused-Appellant had been convicted by trial Court for offence punishable under Section 302 read with Section 34 of Indian Penal Code, 1860. He has a.....

Tags : Conviction, Provision, Applicability

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Delhi High Court: Fill Vacancies in NCPCR in 90 Days(20.02.2018)

Delhi High Court, while taking serious note of the inaction of Centre in filling up vacancies in the National Commission for Protection of Child Right.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Child Rights

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Supreme Court Stays Madras High Court Order on Bar Council Elections(22.02.2018)

Supreme Court has stayed the order passed by the Madras High Court on February 16, in which the High Court had issued a slew of directions aimed at en.....

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BCI Can’t Act Like Appellate Authority Over Its Own Order While Exercising Review Powers: SC(22.02.2018)

Supreme Court has observed that Bar Council of India cannot act like an appellate authority over its own order while exercising review powers.

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Bombay High Court Quashes Maharashtra Domicile Circular(23.02.2018)

Bombay HC has quashed a state notification that rendered all PG medical aspirants from outside Maharashtra, including those who had completed their MM.....

Tags : Bombay High Court, Domicile

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Supreme Court Raps Centre for Failure to Curb Illegal Mining(26.02.2018)

Supreme Court has pulled up the Centre for its failure to curb pilferage of natural resources worth of thousands of crores and directed it to submit a.....

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Delhi High Court: No Legal Bar to Base Conviction upon Corroborated Testimonies of Hostile Witnesses(26.11.2019)

Delhi High Court has reiterated that evidence of a hostile witness if corroborated by other material evidence may form the basis of conviction of an A.....

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Railways take measures to control ticket booking using automated software(19.01.2016)

The Ministry of Railways has taken measures on its IRCTC website to control ticket booking using automated software. These include a more comprehensiv.....

Tags : Railway, irctc, website, automated, booking

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

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

Tags : Presidents rule, arunachal Pradesh, instability

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Relaxation of additional fees and extension of last date of filing of Form CRA-4 under the Companies Act, 2013(04.12.2017)

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has received several representations about extension of the last date for filing of Form CRA-4 without additional fe.....

Tags : Relaxation, Additional fees, date extension, Form filing

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WCD Ministry once again cautions general public against filling up fake forms in name of BBBP(19.12.2017)

The Ministry of Women & Child Development (MWCD), Government of India, since the beginning of this year, has been receiving filled up fake forms from .....

Tags : Fake forms, Filling up, Caution

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Delhi HC Slams MCI’s Ethics Committee For Debarring Cardiology Professor Without Proper Probe(31.10.2017)

Delhi High Court has slammed the Ethics Committee of Medical Council of India (MCI) for debarring a Professor of Cardiology from undertaking any post .....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Medical Council of India

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NGT: Minister Cannot Overrule Wildlife Board(31.10.2017)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ruled that the Environment Ministry cannot reject the majority view of National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) without an.....

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NCLAT Stays Formation of HDIL Committee of Creditors(04.09.2019)

National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) in a partial relief to listed realty developer Housing Development & Infrastructure Ltd (HDIL) has sta.....

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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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Rajasthan High Court: Application for Anticipatory Bail by Juvenile Maintainable(05.09.2019)

Rajasthan High Court has ruled that an anticipatory bail application may be moved by a juvenile apprehending arrest. The Court observed that merely be.....

Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Anticipatory Bail

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Madras High Court: Family Courts Overburdened with Increasing Matrimonial Disputes(10.09.2019)

Madras High Court has rejected a contempt petition against a Family Court Judge and has observed that the Family Court Judges are under Judicial suffo.....

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Court shall pronounce judgment where a party failed to present written statement within time permitted or fixed by Court(14.12.2016)

Plaintiff has filed present appeal impugning an order passed by d Joint Registrar whereby applications filed by Defendants for seeking permission to f.....

Tags : Written Statement, Filing, Time period

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Fee waiver for e-filed forms extended(16.05.2016)

The one time waiver of additional fees applicable to all e-forms due for filing by companies between 25 March 2016 and 31 May 2016 has been extended a.....

Tags : companies, e-filing, fee waiver

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International organisations conducting religious pilgrimage exempt from tax(17.05.2016)

The Ministry of External Affairs exempted from tax international organisations facilitating religious pilgrimage services offered by the Ministry.
.....

Tags : Religious, pilgrimage, international organisation, external affairs

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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 .....

Tags : Bonded labour, rehabilitation, corpus, financial assistance

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

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

Tags : School children, Decrease, Survey

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Supreme Court: Monitoring Panel Does Not Mean Other Agencies Will Not Work(01.02.2018)

Supreme Court has said that the mandate given to its monitoring committee to oversee the implementation of laws relating to sealing of illegal premise.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Illegal Premises

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Delhi High Court Lifts Stay on Ban on Animal-Origin Material to Make Silver Leaf(05.02.2018)

Delhi High Court has lifted its stay order on the AAP government's decision to prohibit the use of animal-origin material in the manufacture of silver.....

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NCLT Directs to Start Insolvency Proceedings Against AVP Buildtech(11.11.2019)

National Company Law Tribunal has directed to initiate insolvency proceedings against Delhi-based real estate firm AVP Buildtech Ltd by admitting a pl.....

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Madras High Court Grants Conditional Bail for Suspects in Techie Subhasri’s Death(12.11.2019)

Madras High Court has granted conditional bail to former AIADMK Councillor C Jayagopal and his relative, the suspects in the 23-year old techie Subhas.....

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GST Evasion: Rajasthan High Court Grants Bail to Accused on Alleged ITC Fraud(13.11.2019)

Rajasthan High Court has granted bail to Accused on alleged Input Tax Credit worth Rs. 7.12 Crore. While allowing the bail application the Court obser.....

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Madras High Court Grants Conditional Bail to Environment Activist Mugilan(14.11.2019)

Madras High Court has granted conditional bail to an environment activist Mugilan in a rape case, directing him to appear before police once in every .....

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Person who records dying declaration must be satisfied that deceased was in fit state of mind(19.01.2017)

In present criminal appeal, Accused-Appellant, has challenged judgment passed by Additional Sessions Judge, by which accused appellant was convicted f.....

Tags : Conviction, Dying Declaration, Credibility

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TRAI releases Draft "The Telecommunication Mobile Number Portability Per Port Transaction Charge and Dipping Charge (Amendment) Regulations, 2017"(18.12.2017)

1. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has today issued Draft "The Telecommunication Mobile Number Portability Per Port Transaction Charg.....

Tags : Number, Portability, Transaction Charge, Dipping Charge

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Supreme Court of Canada: Children’s Interests Must Be Weighed in International Custody Cases(23.04.2018)

Supreme Court of Canada has held that in dealing with international child custody and abduction cases, Courts must look beyond parental intent and con.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Custody, Children

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Bombay High Court: Consider Setting Up Child-friendly Courtroom(24.04.2018)

Bombay High Court has directed the Maharashtra government to consider on "priority", establishing a "model child-friendly courtroom" for minor victims.....

Tags : Bombay High Court, Minors, Juvenile

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Regularising of Illegal Structures Will Result In Time Bomb: Delhi High Court(25.04.2018)

Delhi High Court has said that with the AAP government "pushing for" regularising illegal constructions and the civic bodies allowing such buildings t.....

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Madras High Court: Caste Alone Not Enough to Treat Murder As 'Honour Killing'(01.05.2018)

Madras High Court has observed that a murder cannot be termed as honour killing merely because caste of the accused and deceased was a contributing fa.....

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Karnataka High Court: Weak Financial Status 'No Ground' to Deny Child's Custody to Mother(01.05.2018)

Karnataka High Court has asserted that an ATM cannot be considered a substitute for a mother, and rejected weak financial status as a parameter to den.....

Tags : Karnataka High Court, Child’s Custody

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P & H HC Directs AICTE to Re-Compute Result of Validation Exam for Candidates of Distance B Tech(13.01.2020)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed All India Council for Technical Education to re-compute the results for a validation test conducted in resp.....

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National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) holds consultation on Preventive Strategy on Child Sexual Abuse(26.04.2018)

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) held a Consultation on development of Preventive Strategy on Child Sexual Abuse today. .....

Tags : Child abuse, Consultation, Prevention

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Applicability of provisions of Para 2.20 of HBP, 2015-20 on Advance Authorisations issued under 2009-2014, FTP(25.04.2018)

1. This office has received a request for clarification regarding the date of applicability of provisions of para 2.20(d) of HBP 2015-20 on the Advanc.....

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Presumption under Section 113B of Evidence Act can be drawn only where ingredients of Section 304B of IPC are fulfilled(21.12.2016)

In facts of present case, FIR under Section 304B/34 of Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC), was registered on basis of statement made by complainant. After .....

Tags : Conviction, Evidence, Credibility

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

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

Tags : Tender, Eligibility, Interference, Scope

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Creche facility to come up at Parliament House, Development comes after Smt Maneka Gandhi apprised LS Speaker about the need(20.02.2018)

The Parliament House will soon be setting an example of an inclusive and supportive work environment for its women employees by establishing Crèche fa.....

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Aviation Multi Skill Development Centre at Chandigarh launched - a CSR Initiative of AAI to support skill Development for jobs in Aviation Center(27.02.2018)

A first-of-its-kind Aviation Multi Skill Development Centre (MSDC), a CSR initiative of Airports Authority of India (AAI) was inaugurated in Chandigar.....

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Prosecution under Section 182 of IPC void without following procedure prescribed under Section 195 of Cr. PC(10.01.2017)

Instant appeals arise out of criminal proceedings pending in Court of Additional Session Judge, Delhi in relation to offences registered under Section.....

Tags : Conviction, Procedure, Applicability

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

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

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Rajya Sabha Passes Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill 2019(27.11.2019)

Rajya Sabha has passed the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2019. The Bill on protection of rights of transgenders was passed after a .....

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Lok Sabha Passes Special Protection Group (Amendment) Bill, 2019(28.11.2019)

Lok Sabha has passed the Special Protection Group (Amendment) Bill, 2019 which will now protect the Prime Minister and members of his immediate family.....

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Lok Sabha Passes Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu (Merger of Union Territories) Bill, 2019(28.11.2019)

Lok Sabha has passed the Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu (Merger of Union Territories) Bill, 2019. The Bill seeks to merge the two union terr.....

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Public Interest Litigation does not lie in service matters.(10.01.2017)

Instant writ petition is filed by Petitioner said to be an NGO being a trust registered under Indian Trust Act, 1882. Petitioner is “Central Bank Reti.....

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New Facilities for UAN- Aadhar Linking Introduces By EPFO(27.02.2018)

Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has introduced UAN-Aadhaar linking facility for the convenience of members using EPFO Link in UMANG Mobi.....

Tags : New Facilities, UAN- Aadhar Linking, Introduction

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Detention in custody of under-trial prisoners for an indefinite period would amount to violation of Article 21 of Constitution(06.02.2017)

Appellant, a charge-sheeted Accused in judicial custody in connection with the infamous "Chit Fund Scam" involving the Saradha Group of Companies ("Sa.....

Tags : Bail, Rejection, Validity

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Smt. Maneka Sanjay Gandhi launches Handbook on legal processes for Police in respect of Crime against Children(19.06.2018)

Union Minister of Women and Child Development (WCD), Smt. Maneka Sanjay Gandhi launched the "Handbook on legal processes for Police in respect of Crim.....

Tags : Crime, Children, Legal

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Centre Taking Steps to Promote Textiles and Apparel Exports: Mos Textiles(12.03.2018)

The Central Government has taken several steps to improve textile and apparel exports. It has enhanced rates of Merchandise Exports from India Scheme .....

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

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

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Supreme Court Clarifies Won't Get Into Soldiers' Fight for Credit of Kargil War Victory(27.08.2019)

Supreme Court has held that reports of the defence forces, which contain role of officers at the time of engagement, are not justiciable and that it i.....

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Madhya Pradesh High Court Serves Notice on State Government Over Wildlife Board(29.08.2019)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued a notice to the State Government over the constitution of the Wildlife Board after an animal rights activist file.....

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P & H High Court Directs Railway to Give Rs. 8 Lakh to Family of Man Killed After Falling from Train(29.08.2019)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed Railway to pay Rs 8 lakh to the heirs of the victim of an ‘Untoward Railway Incident’ as compensation along.....

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Calcutta High Court: Accused not Required to be in Country While Seeking Anticipatory Bail(30.08.2019)

Calcutta High Court has ruled that an application for pre-arrest bail could not be said to be non-maintainable merely because the accused was abroad w.....

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Karnataka HC: Husband has to First Approach Civil Court for Declaration Regarding Wife Being Dead(02.09.2019)

Karnataka High Court has ruled that when there is no scope for presumption that wife would be dead in case she has not been seen for seven years. For.....

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It is not possible for Supreme Court to scrutinize documents as to its sufficiency or otherwise(31.01.2017)

Present appeal by way of special leave impugns final judgment passed by High Court whereby High Court allowed the Appeal filed by Respondents and ther.....

Tags : Scheme, Benefit, Eligibility

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For every kind of refund, time limit as prescribed under Section 11B of Central Excise Act, 1944 is applicable(30.01.2017)

In facts of present case, Appellant is a 100% EOU engaged in manufacture and export of pharmaceutical products issued with private bonded warehouse an.....

Tags : Refund, Eligibility, Time bar

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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.....

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Cabinet approves National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme(05.07.2016)

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

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Shri Ashwini Lohani launches "Guidebook for Creating a Child Friendly and Protective Environment for Children in Contact with Railways'(16.05.2018)

A "Guidebook for Creating a Child Friendly and Protective Environment for Children in Contact with Railways', developed by National Commission for pro.....

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

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

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Terms and Conditions of Policy have to be Strictly Construed to Determine Extent of Liability of Insurer(20.02.2017)

Instant revision petition has been filed against the impugned order passed by Haryana State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in Appeal No. 1192/.....

Tags : Claim, Eligibility, Terms and conditions, Policy

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Legal proceedings cannot be initiated without completing assessment proceedings(14.06.2017)

In facts of present case, Appellant imported P-68 watch movement from Hong Kang and filed Bills of Entry. On basis of invoice issued by overseas suppl.....

Tags : Proceedings, Demand, Maintainability

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Health Ministry grants approval for admission under Disabilities Quota "Historic decision": J. P. Nadda(21.03.2018)

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has granted approval to amend the regulation for admission to PG medical courses in order to expand the scop.....

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Bombay High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail to 33-Year-Old Man in Triple Talaq Case(19.08.2019)

Bombay High Court has granted anticipatory arrest bail to a Mumbra resident in Maharashtra who was booked under the Muslim Women (Protection of Marria.....

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Madras High Court Pulls Up Authority on Illegal Constructions in Kodaikanal(20.08.2019)

Madras High Court has observed that Kodaikanal has already become a concrete jungle and has passed directions for conserving the ecology of the well k.....

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Delhi High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail to Chidambaram(21.08.2019)

Delhi High Court has denied anticipatory bail and protection from immediate arrest to former Finance Minister P Chidambaram in a case related to alleg.....

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IL&FS Case: NCLAT Declines Interim Relief to Deloitte and BSR Associates(21.08.2019)

National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has refused to give interim relief to IL&FS auditors Deloitte and BSR Associates regarding the move to.....

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SC: Jurisdiction of Civil Court Cannot be Taken Away Entirely Despite Bar if Error is Pleaded(21.08.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that the jurisdiction of the civil courts cannot be entirely taken away inspite of a bar either expressly or impliedly. The.....

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Delhi High Court Permits Bail to Person Accused of Rape on False Promise to Marry(22.08.2019)

Delhi High Court has allowed bail to a person who was accused of having a physical relationship with a woman on a false pretense of marriage.

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Supreme Court: Court Cannot be Used as Means by Any Person to Perpetuate Illegality(22.08.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that the Court cannot be used as a tool by a litigant to perpetuate illegality and observed that a person who has liability.....

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Value of medical evidence is only corroborative; it proves that, injuries could have been caused in manner alleged(25.04.2017)

Present appeal arises out of impugned judgment passed by a Division Bench of High Court of Madhya Pradesh, upholding conviction and sentence passed by.....

Tags : Conviction, Evidence, Credibility

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Cabinet approves Repositioning of North Eastern Council(13.06.2018)

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the proposal of Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER.....

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Plea of juvenility could be taken up by an accused at any stage of proceedings, even after disposal of case from Supreme Court(24.05.2017)

Appellant was convicted under Sections 392 and 34 of Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) and was sentenced to undergo RI for seven years, fine of Rs. 5000/-.....

Tags : Juvenility, Plea, custody, Release

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Making of construction by spending of moneys would not make Appellant anything more than a licensee(01.05.2017)

Present Regular Second Appeal under Section 100 of Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC) is filed by Defendant in suit impugning concurrent judgments of.....

Tags : Property, Possession, Will

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Shri J. P. Nadda Releases National Health Profile-2018 - Launches India's First Ever Nationwide Healthcare Establishment Census(19.06.2018)

Shri J. P. Nadda, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare released the National Health Profile (NHP)-2018 prepared by the Central Bureau of Health.....

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Cabinet apprised of the MoU between India and Indonesia on Technical Cooperation in the field of Railways sector(27.06.2018)

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has been apprised of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Indonesia .....

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Constitution of Committee for Standardization and Indigenization in Metro Rail Systems(26.06.2018)

1. Transport infrastructure is one of the most important factors for a country's progress. With rapid Industrialization, Urbanization, Globalization a.....

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Minor defect in investigation on part of Investigating Officer does not take away prosecution case(23.06.2017)

Instant appeal is against judgment passed by Additional District & Sessions Judge, Fast Track 1st Court, convicting Appellant for offence punishable u.....

Tags : Conviction, Evidence, Credibility

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Principle of res judicata is applicable between two stages of same litigation but issue involved must have been decided at earlier stage of same litigation(21.06.2017)

In facts of present case, Applicants before KAT were candidates, who appeared for 2011, Karnataka Gazetted Probationers' Examination. They were select.....

Tags : Application, Maintainability, Doctrine, Res judicata

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Conditions inserted in Notification are mandatory and cannot be held as mere procedural requirement(23.06.2017)

Appeal is against order of Commissioner (Appeals). Appellants are engaged in manufacture of corrugated cartons falling under Central Excise heading 48.....

Tags : Notification, Condition, Fulfilment

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Roll out of e-Way Bill system for intra-State movement of goods in the States of Assam and Rajasthan(14.05.2018)

As per the decision of the GST Council, e-Way Bill system for inter-State movement of goods has been rolled out from 01st April, 2018. As on 13th May,.....

Tags : E-Way Bill, Roll out, Intra-State, Goods, Movement

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Roll out of e-Way Bill system for intra-State movement of goods in the Maharashtra, Manipur and Union Territories (without legislature)(24.05.2018)

As per the decision of the GST Council, e-Way Bill system for inter-State movement of goods has been rolled out from 1st April, 2018. As on 23rd May, .....

Tags : Roll out, E-Way Bill, Movement, Goods

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Commissioner is empowered to entertain even a new ground not urged before lower authorities while exercising revisional powers(03.07.2017)

Petitioner, Rites Limited, has filed present petition challenging order passed by Respondent. By order dated 10th December 2010, CIT(A) dismissed appe.....

Tags : Application, Maintainability, New ground

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Refund shall be effected on production of necessary documents of evidences(27.06.2017)

Present appeal is against impugned order dated 11.1.2016 passed by Commissioner of Customs (A) whereby Commissioner (A) set aside the Order-in-Origina.....

Tags : Refund, Eligibility, Document, Production

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Government extends due date for filing of Income Tax Returns from 30th September, 2016 to 17th October, 2016(12.09.2016)

The due date for filing of Income tax returns by tax payers whose accounts are required to be audited under the Income Tax Act is the 30th September o.....

Tags : Income Tax Returns, Filing, Extension of date

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Maintenance of CRR/SLR on Foreign Currency Assets/Liabilities- Reference rate for INR/USD and exchange rate of other major currencies(02.08.2018)

Please refer to our circular DBOD.No.Ret.BC.113/12.01.001/2011-12 dated June 29, 2012 on Maintenance of CRR on FCNR(B) Scheme advising banks to be gui.....

Tags : Maintenance, CRR/SLR, Foreign Currency Assets, Liabilities

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

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

Tags : Liability, Discharge, Sentence, Legality

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State Government is liable to make the payment of electricity and water bills in respect of hotels/accommodations, occupied by security forces(31.08.2018)

The simple and short grievance of the petitioners in these petitions is that, although their hotels came to be occupied by the security forces from 19.....

Tags : Charges, Payment, Liability

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Courts Can Turn Down Child Repatriation, Says Supreme Court(07.12.2017)

Supreme Court has said that Indian courts can decline the relief of repatriation of a child to the parent living abroad even if a foreign court, locat.....

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Delhi High Court: Illegal Construction on Government Land Should be Demolished(17.10.2019)

Delhi High Court has observed that unauthorised or illegal construction on Government land should always be demolished. The observation was made by th.....

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Delhi High Court:Suspension of Sentence or Grant of Bail Cannot Imply that Conviction Stops Operating(17.10.2019)

Delhi High Court has clarified that suspension of sentence, pending an appeal does not imply a suspension of order of conviction. The Court held that .....

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Uttarakhand High Court Bans Use of Chilli Powder to Shoo Away Elephant Herds(17.10.2019)

Uttarakhand High Court has prohibited the use of chilli powder either in the form of wires or balls or any other cruel means to stop elephants from cr.....

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Apex Court Issues Non-Bailable Warrants Against Managing Directors of 32 Cos for 'Ignoring' Order(22.10.2019)

Apex Court has issued non-bailable warrants against managing directors of 32 Mumbai-based companies for not complying with its order. The managing dir.....

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Smooth roll out of e-Way Bill system from today(01.04.2018)

As per decision of the GST Council, e-Way Bill system became mandatory from today i.e. 01st April, 2018 for all inter-State movement of goods. The imp.....

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

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

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Cabinet approves Bilateral Technical Arrangement between India and Switzerland on the identification and return of Swiss and Indian Nationals(12.09.2016)

The Union Cabinet under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for signing of the Technical Arrangement between .....

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

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

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Only recovery of tainted money is not sufficient for conviction, rather prosecution has to prove the demand, acceptance and illegal gratification(30.08.2018)

Sole Appellant has preferred present appeal against the judgment and order by which the Appellant has been convicted under Section 5(2) read with Sect.....

Tags : Illegal Gratification, Conviction, Legality

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Cabinet approves determination of Fair and Remunerative Price payable by Sugar Mills for 2018-19 sugar season - A Farmer Friendly Step(18.07.2018)

Keeping in view the interest of sugarcane farmers, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved.....

Tags : Fair price, Determination, Sugar mills

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Court must not go deep into merits of matter while considering an application for bail(18.09.2018)

The two instant appeals have been preferred by the State of Orissa and the de-facto informant in FIR registered at Police Station in Orissa State agai.....

Tags : Bail, Grant, Legality

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Counting of Bar Council Votes Should be Done District-wise: Madras High Court(28.03.2018)

Madras High Court has ruled that counting of votes to be polled in the election to the Bar Council of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on March 28 shall be c.....

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Bombay High Court Asks Builder to Ensure Safety(29.03.2018)

Bombay High Court has asked a private developer, who is re-plastering a high-rise in South Mumbai to tender an undertaking to the court, stating that .....

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Stay of Proceedings in Trial, Civil or Criminal, to Automatically Lapse in Six Months: Supreme Court(29.03.2018)

Supreme Court has held that stay of proceedings in a pending trial, whether civil or criminal, will automatically lapse after six months unless extend.....

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"Can't Keep Prisoners Like Animals": Supreme Court on Overcrowding in Jails(31.03.2018)

Supreme Court has said that prisoners cannot be kept in jail like animals, after it was informed that many of the over 1,300 prisons across the countr.....

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Follow Due Process for Demolishing Building: Bombay High Court(02.04.2018)

Bombay High Court has allowed a petitioner to reconstruct an illegal structure that was demolished by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) as .....

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AAR, Rajasthan: Fortified Rice Kernels and Fortified Milk, Classified as ‘Otherwise Prepared’(30.01.2020)

Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR), Rajasthan has ruled that the Fortified Rice Kernels and Fortified milk are classified as ‘otherwise prepared’ and .....

Tags : Authority for Advance Ruling, Fortified Rice Kernels and Fortified Milk

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Eradication of Child Labour(18.07.2018)

Child Labour is an outcome of various socio-economic problems such as poverty, economic backwardness, illiteracy etc. As per 2011 Census, the number o.....

Tags : Child Labour, Eradication, Enforcement, Provisions

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Plaintiff should plead and prove his readiness and willingness as a condition precedent for obtaining relief of grant of specific performance(13.09.2018)

The Plaintiff filed a suit for specific performance of contract. The trial Court concluded that, no agreement to sell had been executed between the pa.....

Tags : Agreement, Performance, Willingness

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Marginal Standing Facility(04.10.2016)

As announced in the Fourth Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement today, it has been decided by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to reduce the Repo r.....

Tags : Repo rate, Reduction, Marginal Standing Facility, Adjustment

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Liquidity Adjustment Facility - Repo and Reverse Repo Rates(04.10.2016)

As announced in the Fourth Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement today, it has been decided by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to reduce the Repo r.....

Tags : Repo rate, Reduction, Liquidity Adjustment Facility

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Union Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi launches National Scholarship Portal Mobile App(13.09.2018)

Union Minister for Minority Affairs Shri Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi launched the country's first "National Scholarship Portal Mobile App" (NSP Mobile App) he.....

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When there is omission to put material evidence to Accused by Trial Court, prosecution cannot be said to be guilty of not adducing or suppressing such evidence(28.09.2018)

The Appellant assails his conviction by the High Court under Section 376(2)(f) of Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) sentencing him to ten years rigorous i.....

Tags : Conviction, Evidence, Credibility

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Testimony of an injured witness can be acted upon even without any corroboration as he is having a special status in law(16.11.2018)

Present Criminal Appeal is preferred by the Appellants who have been convicted by the learned Sessions Judge, vide impugned judgment and sentenced to .....

Tags : Conviction, Legality, Witnesses, Credibility

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Cabinet apprised of the MoU between India and Republic of Korea on the cooperation in the field of railways(29.08.2018)

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has been apprised of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the cooperation between R.....

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Only Employer and not the Court can decide the eligibility criteria required by candidate to be satisfied for being appointed to post(20.12.2016)

By present writ petition, Petitioner seeks the relief of employment with Respondent no.2/Food Corporation of India/employer to post of Assistant Grade.....

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Post held as a member of Waqf Board not co-terminus to post as member of Bar Council of State(22.12.2016)

By present writ petition, Petitioner, a member of Waqf Board seeks direction to quash and set aside impugned Notification issued by Respondent No.1 on.....

Tags : Post, Eligibility, Notification, Validity

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Where there is an exclusionary Clause in an insurance policy, burden lies on insurer to establish that exclusion is attracted(07.12.2018)

Present appeals arise from a judgment of a Division Bench of the High Court. The High Court has affirmed the decision of the Commission by which an in.....

Tags : Insurer, Liability, Exemption

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Finance Ministry Launches Mobile Application "Jan Dhan Darshak"(26.09.2018)

Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance and National Informatics Centre (NIC) has jointly developed a mobile app called Jan Dhan D.....

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Extension of date for filing of Income Tax Returns and Audit Reports from 30th September, 2018 to 15th October, 2018(24.09.2018)

The due date for filing of Income Tax Returns and Audit Reports for Assessment Year 2018-19 is 30th September, 2018 for certain categories of taxpayer.....

Tags : Date, Extension, IT Returns, Filing

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An illiterate widow, unaware of her rights, is entitled to family pension and delay to enforce that right does not impede her claim(17.10.2018)

Present application is filed for quashing of impugned Order and for a declaration that, the undertaking/consent (for adjusting the amount of alleged r.....

Tags : Family pension, Grant, Right

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Enrolment of Non-Mechanical Propelled Vessels under New Proposed Bill(09.02.2017)

Jal Marg Vikas Project (JMVP) being implemented with technical and financial assistance of the World Bank envisages preparation of Disaster Management.....

Tags : Vessel, Enrollment, Propelled bill

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Cabinet approves signing of MoU between India and Australia for Cooperation in the Disability Sector(17.12.2018)

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has been apprised of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Australia for .....

Tags : MoU, Cooperation, Disability Sector

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Cabinet approves the new Agreement on Trade, Commerce and Transit between India and Bhutan(27.10.2016)

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has approved an Agreement on Trade, Commerce and Transit between India and Bhuta.....

Tags : Agreement, Trade, Billateral

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Section 151 A of the Representation of the People Act 1951 mandates ECI to fill casual vacancies(09.10.2018)

It is understood that some newspapers have reported that the Commission on the one hand announced the bye elections to fill the three casual vacancies.....

Tags : Casual vacancy, Filling of

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Regulation of private practice by govt. doctors is subject matter of separate Rules, circular issued under J&K Govt. Employees (Conduct) Rules 1971 not applicable to govt. doctors(21.10.2016)

A Writ Petition was instituted in public interest before High Court of Jammu and Kashmir by Respondents seeking to challenge a Circular dated 11 Augus.....

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Punishment to be awarded for a crime must not be irrelevant but it should conform to and be consistent with atrocity and brutality which the crime has been perpetrated(09.10.2018)

Present jail appeal has been preferred by Accused Appellant against judgment and order passed by Sessions Judge convicting and sentencing Appellant fo.....

Tags : Conviction, Evidence, Credibility

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Juvenile Justice Board: Minor Who Allegedly Murdered Ryan Student Pradyuman To Be Tried As Adult(20.12.2017)

Juvenile Justice Board, Gurugram has held that a class 11th student arrested for the murder of a seven-year-old boy Pradyuman Thakur in the premises o.....

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Supreme Court: Child has Right to Affection of Both Parents(09.10.2019)

Supreme Court has observed while considering a special leave petition filed by a father that a child has a right to the affection of both his parents......

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Delhi High Court Directs Centre, AAP Govt to Respond to Plea for New Landfill in Delhi(10.10.2019)

Delhi High Court has directed the Centre, the AAP Govt and the municipal corporations to reply to a Public Interest Litigation seeking creation of a n.....

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Delhi High Court Seeks Government Response on Pakistan Family’s Plea(14.10.2019)

Delhi High Court has sought the reply of the AAP Government on a Pakistan national’s plea against denial of admission to his three children by a State.....

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Telangana High Court Seeks Explanation from State, ‘Why Demolish Newer Secretariat Buildings?(15.10.2019)

Telangana High Court has directed the State Government to explain as to why it wanted to demolish the existing secretariat buildings, including those .....

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Jharkhand High Court Rejects Lalu Prasad's Bail Plea in Fodder Scam Case(09.12.2019)

Jharkhand High Court has rejected bail to incarcerated RJD Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav in a fodder scam case pertaining to fraudulent withdrawal of Rs 3.9.....

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Rajya Sabha Passes Recycling of Ships Bill, 2019(10.12.2019)

Rajya Sabha has passed the Recycling of Ships Bill, 2019 which will pave the way for safer environment in which ships are recycled in India. The Bill .....

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Lok Sabha Passes Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019(10.12.2019)

Lok Sabha has passed the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019. The Bill seeks to make it easier for non-Muslim refugees from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Af.....

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Delhi High Court to MCDs: Provide Medical Facilities, Protective Gear to Safai Karamchaaris(11.12.2019)

Delhi High Court has directed the municipal corporations to ensure that adequate medical facilities with regular check-ups and good quality protective.....

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Jharkhand High Court Grants Bail to 6 Arrested In Tabrez Ansari's Killing(11.12.2019)

Jharkhand High Court has granted bail to six people arrested in connection with the killing of Tabrez Ansari in June. The Court granted bail to the si.....

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TRAI conducts "Regional Workshop on Capacity Building of Consumer Advocacy Groups" at Hyderabad, Telangana(17.12.2018)

1. One of important objectives of TRAI is to safeguard consumer interests and create consumer awareness. Towards this objective, TRAI has instituted a.....

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Explanation about quality and price of Fertilizers by Shri Rao Inderjit Singh(18.12.2018)

Minister of State for Planning (IC) and Chemicals & Fertilizers, Shri Rao Inderjit Singh, in a written reply to a question on quality and prices of fe.....

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When consent to affiliation is subject to approval from Central Government, request for continuance of provisional affiliation cannot be granted(12.11.2018)

The request of the First Respondent for continuance of provisional affiliation for admission of students in Bachelor of Homeopathy Medicine and Surger.....

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When the recovery is suspicious, non-production of seal is to be considered to hold the Accused innocent(05.11.2018)

The present appeal is maintained by the Appellant laying challenge to judgment passed by the trial Court, whereby the Accused was convicted for the c.....

Tags : Conviction, Evidence, Credibility

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India and Kazakhstan agree to boost Defence and Military Technical Cooperation(04.10.2018)

Raksha Mantri Smt Nirmala Sitharaman was on a three-day visit to Astana, Kazakhstan from October 02, 2018 at the invitation of Minister of Defence of .....

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Statement to police is not a substantive piece of evidence; same cannot form the basis of conviction(14.02.2019)

In facts of present case, on the basis of the FIR registered, police investigated the case. The necessary witnesses were examined by police under Sect.....

Tags : Conviction, Legality, Evidence, Credibility

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Government Drives Big Bang Reforms in Oil and Gas Sector(20.02.2019)

Decision incorporates recommendations made by Committee on Enhancing Domestic Oil and Gas Exploration

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Mini.....

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Loss of earning capacity must be determined at 100 percent for entitlement to compensation(17.12.2018)

Present appeal has been filed challenging the award of the Commissioner. The contention of the Appellant is that, the loss of employment suffered by h.....

Tags : Disability, Compensation, Grant

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Ensuring Hygienic and Quality Food in Indian Railways(27.12.2018)

To maintain hygiene and quality, only potable drinking water is used for cooking of food on Indian Railways. Further, in its endeavour to provide hygi.....

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NGT Raps Railways over Human Defecation on Tracks(15.02.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has rapped Railways over human defecation sand other waste on tracks and also directed authorities in Delhi to expeditio.....

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MCA Orders Merger of NSEL, FTIL(15.02.2016)

Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has ordered merger of National Spot Exchange (NSEL) with its promoter Financial Technologies (FTIL).

Tags : Ministry of Corporate Affairs , NSEL, FTIL

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Now Aadhaar Must for Filing PILs: Madras High Court(11.01.2018)

Madras High Court has directed its registry to collect the litigants' Aadhaar card copy along with other documents at the time of filing the PILs.

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Kamala Mills Fire a Result of BMC’s Failure, Says Bombay High Court(16.01.2018)

Bombay High Court has said that December 29 Kamala Mills compound fire that killed 14 people was a result of the civic administration’s failure to ens.....

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Delhi High Court Says "No" to Use of Solar Control Black Films in Cars(22.01.2018)

Delhi High Court has said that it would not allow the use of solar control black films in cars, which have been banned due to security reasons.

Tags : Delhi High Court, Cars, Black Films

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No Curbs on Exempting Students from Tamil Exam, Rules Madras High Court(22.01.2018)

Madras High Court has held that the State government cannot be heard to claim it would exempt schoolchildren from taking the examination in Tamil lang.....

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Anti-Terror Bill in Gujarat Gets President’s Assent(06.11.2019)

President has approved the Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organised Crime Bill passed the State Assembly in the year 2015. The Bill is aimed at figh.....

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Supreme Court: Forests in Alagar Hills does not Belong to Deity(07.11.2019)

Supreme Court has set aside the Madras High Court judgment which ruled that the entire forest area in Alagar hills belongs to the deity of Arulmigu Ka.....

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Writ court cannot sit as an appellate authority over decision taken by competent authority(17.12.2018)

The present writ petition has been preferred primarily praying for issuance of a writ of or in the nature of Mandamus directing the Respondents to for.....

Tags : Willful defaulter, Declaration, Validity

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CBDT identifies non-filers through Non-filers Monitoring System (NMS) by using Data Analytics and request the Non-filers to assess their tax liability for AY 2018-2019(22.01.2019)

The Non-filers Monitoring System (NMS) aims to identify and monitor persons who enter into high value transactions and have potential tax liabilities .....

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Review is permissible if there is a discovery of a new or important facts or evidence, which was not within applicant's knowledge(18.01.2019)

Present Review Application, filed by the applicant of the OA No. 17/2018, is directed against the order of present Tribunal dismissing the Original Ap.....

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Supreme Court: Witnesses to Sale Deed/Will Need not Essentially Know its Contents(30.09.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that the witnesses to documents such as Sale Deeds and Wills need not essentially know what is contained in them.

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Bombay High Court Grants Bail to Man Arrested for Smuggling(30.09.2019)

Bombay High Court has ruled that exotic animals do not come under the specification of ‘Prohibited Goods’ under Section 135(i)(c ) of the Customs Act,.....

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Gujarat High Court: Welfare of Child Sets Aside Principles of Comity of Courts and Intimate Contact(30.09.2019)

Gujarat High Court has re-emphasized on primacy of child welfare in cases for granting custody of a minor child. The Court observed while granting the.....

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Bilkis Bano Case:Apex Court Directs Gujarat Govt to Pay Compensation and Provide Job Within Two Weeks(30.09.2019)

Apex Court has directed Gujarat Government to pay compensation and provide job to Bilkis Bano within two weeks. The Court had awarded a compensation o.....

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Calcutta High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail to Former Top Cop Rajeev Kumar in Saradha Scam Case(01.10.2019)

Calcutta High Court has granted anticipatory bail to the former Kolkata police commissioner Rajeev Kumar in the Saradha ponzi scam case. The Court ask.....

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Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) signs another Bilateral Advance Pricing Agreement (APA) with subsidiary of a Japanese Company(07.03.2017)

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has entered into a bilateral Advance Pricing Agreement (APA) with rollback provision with a Japanese subsidia.....

Tags : Agreement, Billateral, Advance Pricing

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Manufacturing of Mobile Handsets(11.02.2019)

One hundred twenty-seven units are manufacturing mobile handsets in the country and all of them are operating from the Domestic Tariff Area (DTA). As .....

Tags : Manufacturing, Mobile Handsets

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A person should not be kept in jail ordinarily, if a trial for non-bailable offence which is triable by Magistrate, is not concluded within a period of sixty days from date fixed for evidence(06.02.2019)

Present petition has been filed under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) against the order passed by the learned Sessions Judg.....

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Presumption of innocence in favour of Accused is fortified by acquittal order; if view of High Court is reasonable, present court should not interfere with same(14.01.2019)

The instant appeals arise from the judgments of the High Court passed in Death Reference and Criminal Appeal. Vide the impugned judgments, the High Co.....

Tags : Acquittal, Evidence, Credibility

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Man in possession of stolen goods soon after theft is either thief or received goods knowing them to be stolen, unless he can account for his possession(14.01.2019)

The present revision is against the judgment of conviction by the Judicial Magistrate First Class, by which the applicant ('accused') came to be convi.....

Tags : Conviction, Legality, Evidence, Credibility