Draft Regional Co.....Tags : civil aviation, policy, regional connectivity
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Disclosure of bank’s business dissuades “window-dressing”, in public interest(28.06.2016)
“Any action that results in dissuading commercial entities from indulging in practices such as window-dressing would be in larger public interest”, th.....
Tags : rti, exemption, bank, business mix, public interest
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Recovery of confirmed demands during pendency of stay application(04.07.2016)
The Ministry of Finance brought changes to its 2013 notification on the recovery of confirmed demands while assessee’s stay application remains pendin.....
Tags : excise, confirmed demand, stay application
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Cleanup begins after KPSC “deceit”(21.06.2016)
Karnataka High Court held the procedure followed by Karnataka Public Service Commission in preparing the list of candidates admitted to the written ex.....
Tags : karnataka, public services, selection, nepotism
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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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Central KYC Records Registry nears operation(12.07.2016)
IRDA announced completion of key steps in the finalisation of Know Your Customer Template for "individuals" and Operating Guidelines for uploading of .....
Tags : Kyc, central repository, multiplicity
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TRAI envisages data stores in public wi-fi networks(13.07.2016)
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India released a consultation paper on the read»
Madras HC: Violators Must Pay over Defacement in Public Places(20.07.2016)
Madras HC has made it clear that financial repercussions must flow to violators who must pay for expenditure incurred for removing defacements of publ.....
Tags : Madras HC, defacements of public places
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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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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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Kerala HC Orders Ban on Gatherings in Court Premises(26.07.2016)
Kerala HC has banned gatherings of any kind within and outside the high court premises and ordered State Police Chief to take action against such acti.....
Tags : Kerala HC, State Police Chief
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Bombay HC: Merely Criminal Case Can’t be Ground to Revoke Arms License(27.07.2016)
Bombay HC, while directing Pune Commissioner of Police to consider afresh an application of a Shiv Sena leader seeking renewal of his license, has hel.....
Tags : Bombay HC,Arms License
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Delhi HC Pulls Up PWD(28.07.2016)
Delhi HC has pulled up Public Works Department (PWD) of AAP Government for not cleaning construction debris from Kushak nallah adjoining South Extensi.....
Tags : Delhi HC, Public Works Department
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Lokpal and Lokayuktas (Amendment) Act, 2016(27.07.2016)
The Lokpal and Lokayuktas (Amendment) Bill, 2016 has received Presidential assent on 29th July, 2016 and has become Lokpal and Lokayuktas (Amendment).....
Tags : Public servants, Assets, Declaration, Time Limit
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Lokpal and Lokayuktas (Amendment) Act, 2016(27.07.2016)
The Lokpal and Lokayuktas (Amendment) Bill, 2016 has received Presidential assent on 29th July, 2016 and has become Lokpal and Lokayuktas (Amendment).....
Tags : Public servants, Assets, Declaration, Time Limit
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Import policy of Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS)/Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAVs)/Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPAs)/drones(27.07.2016)
In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 of FT (D&R) Act, 1992, read with paragraph 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020, as amend.....
Tags : Policy Condition, Imports, Introduction
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New application process to fast track the allotment of PAN and TAN(22.07.2016)
For fast tracking the allotment of PAN and TAN to company applicants, Digital Signature Certificate(DSC) based application procedure has been introduc.....
Tags : Fast track, Allotment, PAN, TAN, Application process
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Punjab and Haryana HC Allows Govt. to Go Ahead with Implementation of Teachers’ Transfer Policy(02.08.2016)
Punjab and Haryana HC has set a 72-hour deadline for Director, School Education, Haryana, to redress grievances of teachers regarding initial and supp.....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana HC , Teachers’ Transfer Policy
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RBI Releases Guidelines for On-Tap Licensing of Universal Banks in Private Sector(02.08.2016)
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released final guidelines for on-tap licensing of universal banks in private sector, under which it ring-fenced bankin.....
Tags : RBI , On-Tap Pvt Sector Bank Licences
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Import/export policy for Human Biological Samples for commercial purposes: amendment Schedule - 1 (Import Policy) and Schedule - 2 (Export Policy) of ITC (HS), 2012.(04.08.2016)
The Central Government inserts Import Policy for Human Biological Samples for commercial purposes under General Notes 17 to Schedule - 1 (Import Polic.....
Tags : Import Policy, Insertion, Human Biological Samples, Commercial purposes
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RBI releases Guidelines for 'on tap' Licensing of Universal Banks in the Private Sector(01.08.2016)
The Reserve Bank of India released on its website, "Guidelines for 'on tap' Licensing of Universal Banks in the Private Sector". Key aspects of the Gu.....
Tags : Universal Banks, Licensing, Guidelines
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SC Modifies Its Earlier Order of Giving Full Back Wages to Temporary LIC Employees(10.08.2016)
SC has modified its earlier order of giving full back wages to temporary LIC employees of grade III and IV, who were asked to be regularised and direc.....
Tags : SC, LIC employees
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SC Says, Spurt in Violent Protest on Religious and Caste Lines is “Unfortunate”(16.08.2016)
SC has expressed concern over sudden spurt in violent protest on the line of religion, language, caste divisions across the country and termed it "unf.....
Tags : SC, police personnel , violent protest
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Cancellation of licence to carry on banking business in India and, conversion of Urban Co-operative Bank into a Co-operative Society(10.08.2016)
Reserve Bank of India has cancelled the licence of Shri Yugprabhav Sahakari Bank Ltd., Vadodara (Gujarat) vide order dated June 29, 2016. In view of t.....
Tags : Licence, Cancellation, Banking business
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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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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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Delhi HC to Centre: Consider Salary Hike for Delhi Police Personnel(01.09.2016)
Delhi HC has directed Centre to consider enhancing the salaries of Delhi Police personnel to bring them on par with Chandigarh Police.
Tags : Delhi HC , Centre, Delhi Police
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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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SC Denies to Take Fresh Plea on Police Reforms(06.09.2016)
SC has refused to entertain a plea seeking a direction to the Centre, State Governments and the Law Commission for implementation of police reforms an.....
Tags : SC, Centre, State Governments, Police Reforms
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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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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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Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited commences operations(12.09.2016)
The Reserve Bank of India has issued a licence to Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited under Section 22 (1) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 to carry.....
Tags : Bank, Equitas Small Finance, Licence
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National Civil Aviation Policy to Boost Tourism: Civil Aviation Minister(22.09.2016)
Shri Ashok Gajapathi Raju Pusapati, Minister of Civil Aviation has said that the Government has taken a number of initiatives to make tourism affordab.....
Tags : Policy, Boost, Tourism
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Madras HC: Litigants Can’t Approach the High Court Directly if Police Fail to Act on Their Complaints(28.09.2016)
Madras HC has ruled that litigants can no longer approach the High Court directly if police refuse to act upon their complaints, before exploiting the.....
Tags : Madras HC, Police
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SC Upholds Punjab & Haryana HC Order on Liquor Licensing Policy(28.09.2016)
SC has upheld Punjab and Haryana HC’s order quashing a key element of Punjab Government’s liquor licensing policy allowing each liquor manufacturing c.....
Tags : SC, Punjab and Haryana HC, Liquor Licensing Policy
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CIC Notices ACP Arms License of Delhi Police(29.09.2016)
Central Information Commission (CIC) has issued notice to the ACP of Licensing Branch of Delhi Police for refusing to release information requested by.....
Tags : CIC, arms license
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Delhi HC to Centre: Will you adjust Airtel's license fee against future payments?(30.09.2016)
Delhi HC has asked the Central Government if it was willing to allow Bharti Airtel to adjust over Rs 3000 crore, which as per the company, is owed by .....
Tags : Delhi HC. Airtel, License fee
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Delhi HC Questions Mandatory Online Application for Minority Scholarships(30.09.2016)
Delhi HC has asked Central Government why it had made online application mandatory for students from minority communities seeking scholarships.
Tags : Delhi HC, Online Application
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Madras HC to LIC: Refund Premium to Policy-Holder Diagnosed With Cancer(30.09.2016)
Madras HC has directed the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) to honour an award passed by the Insurance Ombudsman in Chennai on December 31 last and re.....
Tags : Madras HC, LIC, Cancer
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Madras HC Warns District Collectors Over Defacement of Public Properties(03.10.2016)
Madras HC, while hearing Public Interest Litigations (PIL) seeking action against those who damaged public properties by defacing it, has asked Distri.....
Tags : Madras HC, Public Properties
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Hosting of ITU Regional Standardization Forum for Bridging the Standardization Gap (BSG)-Asia and Oceania and Opening of SG3RG AO meeting by TRAI at New Delhi (20th to 23rd September 2016)(23.09.2016)
A week of international meetings focusing on economic and policy issues under the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is being hosted this wee.....
Tags : International Telecommunication Union, Meetings, Regional collaboration, Policy and economic matters
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Gujarat HC Notices State Government over Petition Seeking Thangadh Police Investigation Report(05.10.2016)
Gujarat HC has issued notice to State Government on a petition filed by father of one of three Dalit youths killed in Thangadh police firing in 2012 s.....
Tags : Gujarat HC , Thangadh police firing in 2012
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RBI Releases Fourth Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2016-17(05.10.2016)
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released Fourth Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2016-17 and cut down Repo Rate by 25 Bps to 6.25%.
Tags : RBI, Monetary Policy
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Madras HC Slams Local Police for Failure to Act in Woman Missing Case(06.10.2016)
Madras HC has slammed Kuruvikulam and Perumalpuram police in Tirunelveli district for failing to act in a woman missing case.
Tags : Madras HC, woman missing case, police
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Court may terminate an order made by Tribunal only if it considers that order was wrong(08.09.2016)
Claimant is a trainee doctor who, at a hearing held in private before Interim Orders Tribunal ("IOT") of Medical Practitioners' Tribunal Service ("MPT.....
Tags : Criminal Proceedings, Interim suspension, Public confidence
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Report of the Internal Working Group (IWG) on Rationalisation of Branch Authorisation Policy(06.10.2016)
The Reserve Bank of India placed on its website, the Report of the Internal Working Group (IWG) on Rationalisation of Branch Authorisation Policy (Cha.....
Tags : Authorisation Policy, Rationalisation, Report
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GEAC Sends Public Comments on Assessment of Food and Environmental Safety Report on Environmental Release of GE Mustard to Sub-Committee(06.10.2016)
A total of 759 comments were received from various stakeholders on the Assessment of Food and Environmental Safety (AFES) report on environmental rele.....
Tags : Food, Environmental Safety, Report, Public Comments
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Cabinet approves MoU between India and European Union on water co-operation(05.10.2016)
The Union Cabinet under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for the signing of MoU between India and European.....
Tags : Water co-operation, Approval, Policies
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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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Bombay High Court Slams State Government for Failure to Constitute Police Complaint Authorities(20.10.2016)
Bombay High Court has rapped State Government for not constituting Police Complaint Authorities, which were to start functioning by October 15.
Tags : Bombay High Court, Police Complaint Authorities
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Madras HC Directs ADGP to Consider Transferring Policeman on Heath Grounds(21.10.2016)
Madras High Court has directed Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) to consider a plea made by a policeman suffering from Guillain Barre Syndr.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Additional Director General of Police, Guillain Barre Syndrome
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Bombay HC Directs Insurance Companies to Pay Insured Accident Victims Having Fake Licenses(24.10.2016)
Bombay High Court has held that Insurance Companies are liable to pay compensation to victims of road accidents even if they possessed a fake or unaut.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Insurance Companies , Fake Licenses
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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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Risk Weights for exposures to HFCs(20.10.2016)
It has been observed that there is a lack of uniformity among banks in the application of risk weights on their exposures to Housing Finance Companies.....
Tags : Risk weights, Application, Exposure
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Karnataka HC Stays Criminal Proceedings against Public Service Commission’s Member(25.10.2016)
Karnataka High Court has stayed criminal proceedings initiated against Mangala Sridhar, who was suspended as member of Karnataka Public Service Commis.....
Tags : Karnataka HC , criminal proceedings, Public Service Commission
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SC Asks Centre to Act on Plea Seeking a System to Authenticate Government ID Cards(25.10.2016)
Supreme Court has asked Centre to consider as representation a PIL seeking to put in place a technology to authenticate identity cards like voter ID, .....
Tags : Supreme Court, PIL, voter ID, Aadhar cards, driving licenses
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Delhi HC Directs Traffic Police, ED to Impound E-Rickshaws without Registration(26.10.2016)
Delhi High Court has directed Traffic Police and Enforcement Department (ED) of Delhi government to impound or seize all e-rickshaws plying in Nationa.....
Tags : Delhi High Court , e-rickshaws, Traffic Police, Enforcement Department
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Bombay HC Rejects Intervention Application of Godhra Riots Survivor(27.10.2016)
Bombay High Court while rejecting Intervention Application (IA) filed by Bilkis Bano, survivor of a gang-rape and witness to murder of her family, in .....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Intervention Application, Bilkis Bano, Godhra riots
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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.....
Tags : Circular, Applicability, Government doctors
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Karnataka HC Directs State Government to Fill Vacancies in Police Department(08.11.2016)
Karnataka High Court has issued directions to State Government to make an ‘Action Plan for Structured Annual Recruitment’ and to strengthen recruitmen.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Annual Recruitment, Police Department
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Delhi HC Directs Air Asia to Submit Brand Licensing Agreement(14.11.2016)
Delhi High Court has directed Tata Sons-AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) joint venture —AirAsia India, to submit its Brand-Licensing Agreement (BLA) with Mal.....
Tags : Delhi High Court , AirAsia, Brand Licensing Agreement
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Supreme Court Favors Suspension of Fire Cracker Licenses(14.11.2016)
Supreme Court has said it would ask Centre not to issue fresh licences to sellers and suspend existing licences to tackle pollution crisis.
Tags : Supreme Court, Fire Cracker Licenses
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Public offer, once made, can only be permitted to be withdrawn in circumstances which make it impossible to perform the same(07.11.2016)
Present appeal has been preferred under Section 15 Z of Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992 against order dated 6th August, 2014 passed b.....
Tags : Public offer, Withdrawal, Request
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Madras HC Pulls Up PWD Officials for Not Even Inspecting De-Silting Machine(16.11.2016)
Madras High Court has indicted officials of Public Works Department (PWD) for their failure to even inspect a machine in Port Trust, which can be used.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Public Works Department, De-Silting Machine
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Delhi HC Puts on Hold Delhi Public Library Building Demolition(17.11.2016)
Delhi High Court has stayed ongoing demolition of Delhi Public Library building at Karol Bagh, observing that building did not appear to be “on the ve.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, demolition, Delhi Public Library
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Notification to declare with immediate effect the 'Manufacturing of Alumina and Aluminium' & 'Mining of Bauxite' Industries to be a 'Public Utility Service'(16.11.2016)
Whereas the Central Government is satisfied that the public interest requires that the services in the 'Manufacturing of Alumina and Aluminium' and 'M.....
Tags : Declaration, Public Utility, Industry
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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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Delhi HC Seeks Centre’s Reply over Change in Aviation Policy(22.11.2016)
Delhi High Court has sought response from Centre over a challenge brought to its recent aviation policy, which restricts Airports currently operating .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, aviation policy, Public-Private Partnership
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Bombay HC Asks State to Disclose State-Wise List of People with Police Protection(24.11.2016)
Bombay High Court has criticized Maharashtra Government for failing to take effective steps to recover government dues from people, to whom police pro.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, government dues, police protection
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J & K High Court Orders Release of Human Right Activist Khurram Parvez(28.11.2016)
J&K High Court, while ordering release of Human Rights activist Khurram Parvez, has quashed his detention under Public Safety Act (PSA), saying that G.....
Tags : J&K High Court, Khurram Parvez, Public Safety Act
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Supreme Court Notices Centre Over National Security Policy(28.11.2016)
Supreme Court has issued notice to Centre on a plea by BJP leader Subramanian Swamy, seeking framing of a cogent and clear National Security Policy co.....
Tags : Supreme Court, National Security Policy
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Delhi HC: Enough Relaxation to Common Man under Demonetization Policy(29.11.2016)
Delhi High Court appeared to have agreed with Centre that relaxation has been provided to citizens to help them deal with shift to new currency as per.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Demonetization Policy
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Kerala HC: State Cannot Deny Licence Citing Abkari Policy(29.11.2016)
Kerala HC has said that State Government could not deny beer and wine parlous licence citing its Abkari policy as existing rules confer right to seek .....
Tags : Kerala HC, Abkari policy , Licence
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NGT Directs Delhi Government, Police to Impound Diesel Four Wheelers in National Capital(29.11.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Delhi Government and Delhi Police to impound four wheelers running on diesel in Capital under Environment P.....
Tags : National Green Tribunal, Delhi Police, Diesel, Four Wheelers
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Supreme Court Seeks Centre's Opinion over Framing of 'National Yoga Policy'(29.11.2016)
Supreme Court has asked Centre to take a decision within three months on pleas seeking framing of National Yoga Policy and making yoga compulsory for .....
Tags : Supreme Court, National Yoga Policy
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Bombay HC Directs State to Complete Installations of CCTV Cameras in Lock-ups, Police Cabins(01.12.2016)
Bombay High Court has expressed displeasure over CCTV cameras not being installed in lock-ups and cabins of police officers, despite previous Court or.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, CCTV cameras, Lock-ups, Police Cabins
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Supreme Court: "We Do Not Want Politics to Shift to Courts"(02.12.2016)
Supreme Court, while hearing arguments on whether a political party can file and pursue a Public Interest Litigation (PIL), has observed that, "We do .....
Tags : Supreme Court, political party, public Interest Litigation
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Bombay HC Directs State Government to Make SPCA Functional Within Two Weeks(02.12.2016)
Bombay High Court has said that State Police Complaints Authority (SPCA) should start functioning in two weeks.
Tags : Bombay High Court, State Police Complaints Authority
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Punjab & Haryana HC Seeks DGP’s Report over Witness Protection in Jat Agitation Case(05.12.2016)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed Haryana Director General of Police (DGP) to file an affidavit about steps taken to protect witnesses relate.....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, Director General of Police, Jat agitation
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Punjab & Haryana HC Sends Panel Name for PCA Chairman Post(05.12.2016)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has sent a panel of three retired judges for post of Chairman of Police Complaint Authority (PCA), which has been lying .....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, Police Complaint Authority,
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Delhi HC Extends Stay Against Demolition of Delhi’s Karol Bagh Public Library(06.12.2016)
Delhi High Court has extended its stay against proposed demolition of a 55-year-old branch of Delhi Public Library at Karol Bagh till February 21.
Tags : Delhi High Court, demolition, Delhi Public Library
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RBI Releases Fifth Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2016-17; Kept Repo Rate Unchanged(07.12.2016)
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released Fifth Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2016-17 wherein it has kept Repo rate unchanged at 6.25 percent, .....
Tags : Reserve Bank of India , Monetary Policy, Reverse Repo, Repo rate
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New Licensing Policy for Tobacco(07.12.2016)
Proposal for bringing manufacture of "Other Tobacco Products" such as Khaini, Tobacco blended Pan Masala, Hookah or Gooduku tobacco, Zarda, Bidis and .....
Tags : Tobacco, Policy, License
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Overlapping/Conflict between Central and State Labour Laws(07.12.2016)
The 'Labour' is a subject included in the Concurrent List in the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India. The concept of "Appropriate Government.....
Tags : Conflict, Labour Laws, Centre-state
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Supreme Court Stays Karnataka HC Order on Revising KPSC’s 2006 Selection List(15.12.2016)
Supreme Court has stayed Karnataka High Court order “unsettling” appointment of administrative officers pertaining to 1998, 1999 and 2004 batches made.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Karnataka High Court, Karnataka Public Service Commission
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Delhi HC Seeks Government’s Reply over Non-payment of Fees to APPs(20.12.2016)
Delhi High Court has sought a report from Chief Secretary, Ministry of Law over non-payment of fees by Delhi Government to thirty-two Additional Publi.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Additional Public Prosecutors, non-payment
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NGT Announces Fine of Rs. 10,000 for Throwing Waste in Public Place(20.12.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT), while announcing that throwing garbage in open will attract a fine Rs. 10,000, has said that municipal solid waste is o.....
Tags : National Green Tribunal, Public Place, garbage
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Gujarat HC: Legislations Does Not Authorizes Grant of Temporary Licenses to Advocates(26.12.2016)
Gujarat High Court has held that there is no provision for grant of temporary certificate by Bar Council for practising as an advocate.
Tags : Gujarat HC, Advocates, Bar Council, Temporary Licenses
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J&K High Court Quashes Detention of Masarat Alam under Public Safety Act(28.12.2016)
Jammu and Kashmir High Court has quashed detention under Public Safety Act (PSA) of hardline separatist leader Masarat Alam and ordered his release.
Tags : Jammu and Kashmir High Court, Public Safety Act, Masarat Alam
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Bombay HC: Police Officers, Advocates Should Not Fight with Each Other(28.12.2016)
Bombay High Court has observed that it can’t be forgotten that Advocates, Police Officers, Public Prosecutors and Courts are stake holders in criminal.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Advocates, Police Officers, Public Prosecutors Courts
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RBI releases Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks' Outlook 2015-2016(29.12.2016)
The Reserve Bank of India today released the third volume of the annual publication titled 'Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks' Outlook 2015-16'. The .....
Tags : Co-operative Banks, Urban, Publication, Release
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Delhi HC: Public Interest Best Served When Public Money is Not Wasted(05.01.2017)
Delhi High Court, while setting aside a Delhi Government’s decision that rejected bid of a Security Service Provider for quoting a very low agency cha.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Security Service Provider, Public Money
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Supreme Court Refuses to Stay Madras HC Decision Quashing Appointment of 11 TNPSC Members(10.01.2017)
Supreme Court, while asking what will be fate of a State where a Public Service Commission of Class 10-pass persons interview Class 1 officer-candidat.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission
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Supreme Court Asks Centre to Act Against NGOs Misusing Public Funds(11.01.2017)
Supreme Court has directed Government to audit nearly 30 lakh NGOs which received public funds but consistently failed to explain how they spent money.....
Tags : Supreme Court, NGOs, Public Funds
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Calcutta HC Seeks Cops Fitness Report From State Govt(16.01.2017)
Calcutta High Court has asked State Government to prepare and submit a report on 'physical and mental fitness' of Kolkata policemen.
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Kolkata policemen, Fitness Report
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Sebi Streamlines Norms for Mergers Involving Listed Companies to Increase Public Shareholding to 25%(16.01.2017)
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced more checks and balances for Mergers & Acquisition (M&A) involving unlisted companies, un.....
Tags : Securities and Exchange Board of India, Listed-Unlisted Companies, Merger, Public Shareholding
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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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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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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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Supreme Court Slams States’ Casual Stance on Crucial Public Interest Matters(17.01.2017)
Supreme Court has slammed several States for their casual attitude towards crucial public interest matters of public importance like pollution and cle.....
Tags : Supreme Court, public interest matters
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Bombay HC Gives 120 Days to State For Raising Police Cell to Check Illegal Construction(17.01.2017)
Bombay High Court, while expressing its displeasure at the fact that over 400 illegal buildings have come up in Navi Mumbai since its July 2015 order .....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Illegal Construction, Special Police Cell
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Madras HC Turns Down Cops Plea to Have Lawyer During Disciplinary Probe(18.01.2017)
Madras High Court has rejected a Police Inspector’s Plea to permit him to have an advocate represent him in departmental inquiry in a case of robbery .....
Tags : Madras High Court, Disciplinary Probe, Police Inspector
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Delhi HC Notices AAP Govt Over Unlicensed Pubs Near Hauz Khas Village(18.01.2017)
Delhi High Court has sought to know what action has been taken by AAP Government against pubs and restaurants near Hauz Khas village which serve liquo.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Hauz Khas Village, Unlicensed Pubs
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Hyderabad HC Seeks Response Over Action Taken to Curb Mass Copying in Public Exams(18.01.2017)
Hyderabad High Court has directed Chief Secretaries of both AP and Telangana to file additional affidavits explaining steps being taken to curb mass c.....
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Kerala HC: Right to Consume Alcohol is a Not Fundamental Right(18.01.2017)
Kerala High Court has dismissed a challenge against Government’s Liquor Policy, observing that laws prohibiting alcoholic drinks will not fall foul of.....
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Karnataka HC: Liquor License Norms Cannot Be Relaxed For SCs, STs(23.01.2017)
Karnataka High Court has dismissed an appeal filed by State Government challenging a verdict of Single Judge who had set aside rule that relaxed condi.....
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Amendment application should be normally granted unless by virtue of amendment, nature of suit changed or prejudice caused to Defendant(18.01.2017)
Petitioner is objecting to the Order passed by Chairperson of Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal rejecting appeal preferred by Petitioner-original appli.....
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IPR Toolkit launched by Central Government for Law Enforcement Agencies(04.01.2017)
In a major step towards high-tech investigations in India, the Union Commerce and Industry Minister launched an Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Enf.....
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Supreme Court Seeks Status Report on Vacancies in Police Services(24.01.2017)
Supreme Court has directed Home Secretaries of all states to file affidavits giving details of vacancies in police services at all levels.
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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.....
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Appellant cannot claim a vested right to have entries in school record corrected(23.01.2017)
Appellant/writ petitioner appeared for Class-X Board Examination conducted by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in month of March, 2015 and .....
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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.....
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Bombay HC Disposes Plea Alleging Molestation of Tribal Women by Police(31.01.2017)
Bombay High Court has disposed of a petition filed by an activist, which alleged that two tribal women from Chhattisgarh had been molested by Gadchiro.....
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Madras HC Says No to Public Holiday on ‘Thai Pusam’(31.01.2017)
Madras High Court has dismissed a PIL seeking a direction to Tamil Nadu Government to declare "Thai Pusam" as public holiday, saying it was for govern.....
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Karnataka High Court Upholds ‘Right To Be Forgotten’ of a Woman(03.02.2017)
Karnataka High Court, while upholding 'Right to be Forgotten' in order to protect the dignity of a woman, has directed its Registry to make sure that .....
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Delhi HC Says No to NRI Who Wants His Name Delinked From Google Search(03.02.2017)
Delhi High Court has said that there is no reason for creation of a separate legal framework under 'right to be forgotten' to delink 'irrelevant infor.....
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Karnataka HC Expresses Concern Over Shortage of Women in Police Force(06.02.2017)
Karnataka High Court, while observing that number of women in State Police Force is not enough to deal with crimes against women, who constitute about.....
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Delhi HC: Office of Advocate General Not A ‘Public Authority’ Under RTI(06.02.2017)
Delhi High Court has held that Office of Attorney General of India is not a "public authority" as defined under Right to Information Act, since AG's ".....
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CPIO is to give sufficient reasons for denying supply of information on account of it being exempt(24.01.2017)
Petitioner impugns order dated 22th November, 2016, whereby, CIC has held Petitioner – CPIO liable for not providing information to Respondents. It ha.....
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Karnataka HC Rejects Plea to Use Helicopter For Showering Flowers on his New House(07.02.2017)
Karnataka High Court has rejected plea of a 45-year-old man, who wanted a direction to City Police to permit him to use a helicopter to shower flower .....
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Delhi HC Asks AAP Govt to Reconsider DPS Plea to Hike School Fees(08.02.2017)
Delhi High Court has asked AAP Government to reconsider proposal of Delhi Public School Society to hike student fees, a move that was earlier halted b.....
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RBI Releases Fifth Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement, Maintains Status Quo on Repo Rate(08.02.2017)
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued its sixth Bi-monthly Policy Statement for the year, wherein Apex Bank decided to hold on to repo rate at 6.25 p.....
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While considering grant of leave to contest eviction proceedings under Rent Laws, Authority/Court is not expected to examine merits and demerits of grounds raised(07.02.2017)
Instant appeal is filed against final judgment and order passed by High Court of Delhi whereby the High Court dismissed revision filed by Appellants h.....
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Supreme Court Moots For National Policy For Mentally Ill(15.02.2017)
Supreme Court has favoured framing of a uniform national policy to deal with those suffering from mental illness and their release from hospitals afte.....
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Supreme Court: Public Servant Can’t Show Gifts As Income From Legal Sources(16.02.2017)
SC has said that while it may be “legal” for public servants to accept gifts in cash and kind and later show it as part of their professional income f.....
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Supreme Court: Public Servant Can’t Show Gifts As Income From Legal Sources(16.02.2017)
SC has said that while it may be “legal” for public servants to accept gifts in cash and kind and later show it as part of their professional income f.....
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Supreme Court: UPSC Cannot Reject Candidates on Trivial Grounds(20.02.2017)
Supreme Court has said Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) cannot reject a candidate for misspelling or entering a wrong date of birth on job appli.....
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Delhi High Court Extends Stay on Demolition of Delhi Public Library(22.02.2017)
Delhi High Court has extended till March 16 its order restraining civic agency NDMC from demolishing a building housing historic Delhi Public Library .....
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Supreme Court Asks Centre to Frame Policy For Rehabilitation of Cured Mental Inmates(22.02.2017)
Supreme Court has asked Centre to frame a policy on rehabilitation of mental asylum inmates considered to be cured.
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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/.....
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If Police Cannot Lawfully Arrest and Detain a Person for a Relatively Short Time, Ability of Police to Perform their Duty Would be Severely Hampered(15.02.2017)
Four appellants were part of a larger group of claimants, but it was agreed before the Court of Appeal that their cases should be treated as test case.....
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Supreme Court: Our Orders on Police Reforms Have Fell On Deaf Ears(02.03.2017)
Supreme Court while expressing displeasure on how its orders to usher in police reforms have fell on deaf ears over past several years, has remarked “.....
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Gujarat HC Directs State to Re-measure Heights of 3 Candidates for Police Constables(03.03.2017)
Gujarat High Court has asked State Government to measure height of three candidates for post of police constable once again by Medical Board at Sola C.....
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CIC Rejects Plea Seeking Details of PM Modi’s Passport Application(06.03.2017)
Central Information Commission (CIC) has upheld CPIO’s refusal to provide to an RTI applicant copies of applications submitted by Prime Minister Naren.....
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Calcutta High Court Questions Appointment Criteria of Civic Police Volunteers(08.03.2017)
Calcutta High Court has questioned criteria for appointing 1.30 lakh civic police volunteers by West Bengal Government, wondering how 1,351 candidates.....
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Patna High Court: Gazette Notification Not Sine Qua Non For Setting Up EOPS(16.03.2017)
Patna High Court has held that there is no requirement in law that an ‘Economic Offence Police Station’ (EOPS) can only be created by a Gazette Notifi.....
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Madras High Court: Ensure Timely Treatment to Patients in Public Hospitals(20.03.2017)
Madras High Court has directed Government to ensure timely treatment to patients admitted in government hospitals and take immediate steps to prevent .....
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Burden to show that a body is owned, controlled or substantially financed by appropriate Government is on applicant seeking information(09.03.2017)
Complainant filed an application under Right to Information Act, 2005 (RTI Act) on 7th April 2014 with CPIO, Institute of Rural Management (IRMA), see.....
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National Health Policy, 2017 approved by Cabinet Focus on Preventive and Promotive Health Care and Universal access to good quality health care services(16.03.2017)
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in its meeting on 15.3.2017, has approved the National Health Policy, 2017 (NHP, 20.....
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For every minor irregularity, a tender is not to be cancelled(20.03.2017)
Present writ petition has been filed challenging termination letter passed by Respondent-IRCTC terminating temporary license awarded to Petitioners fo.....
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Review of implementation of SEZ Policy(20.03.2017)
Ongoing review and reform, as necessary, of Government policy and procedure is inherent to Public Policy. The Government, on the basis of inputs/sugge.....
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Supreme Court Says No to 'Rule of Public Policy' For Avoiding Loan Liability(29.03.2017)
Supreme Court has held that rule of ‘public policy’ cannot be invoked to facilitate a loanee to avoid legal obligation for repayment of a loan.
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Bombay High Court Directs State to Initiate Steps to Combat Corruption in Traffic Police Department(30.03.2017)
Bombay High Court has asked State Government to take steps to fight corruption in Traffic Police Department, including setting up a helpline for publi.....
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SC to Centre: Frame New Media Policy within Six Weeks(30.03.2017)
Supreme Court has directed Centre to frame fresh media briefing policy for probing agencies to guard against prejudicing an accused and violating the .....
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Environment Minister Launches Online Filing of Access and Benefit Sharing Applications(30.03.2017)
Taking yet another important step towards contributing to and promoting Digital India and Ease of Doing Business, Minister of State (Independent Charg.....
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SC Sets Up 5-judge Bench to Hear the Plea Challenging WhatsApp Privacy policy(05.04.2017)
Supreme Court has set up a 5-judge bench to hear the petition accusing WhatsApp and Facebook of privacy violation.
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Kerala High Court Directs State Govt. to File Affidavit on Flyover Work(06.04.2017)
Kerala High Court has directed the State Government to ask the official of Public Works Department (PWD) to file affidavit on the work schedule, inclu.....
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Madras HC Asks to Regulate Film Publicity Material(10.04.2017)
Madras High Court has asked State Government why a board to regulate film publicity material has not been constituted even 30 years after a legislatio.....
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Applicability of Section 269ST of Income Tax Act, 1961(05.04.2017)
In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (iii) of the proviso to section 269ST of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961), the Central Government h.....
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Gujarat HC: State's Prohibition Policy Has Not Yielded 'Positive Results'(12.04.2017)
Gujarat High Court, while observing that State’s Liquor prohibition policy has not yielded “positive results”, has said that either it is not effectiv.....
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Allahabad High Court Seeks State Government Stance on Meat Licences(14.04.2017)
Allahabad High Court has asked State Government about deliberations of High Power Committee in connection with issuing of licence and renewal of slaug.....
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PMLA has an over-riding effect and provisions of Cr. PC would apply only if they are not inconsistent with provisions of PMLA(10.04.2017)
Petitioner has preferred present bail application seeking regular bail under Section 439 of Code of Criminal Procedure,1973 (Cr. PC) read with Section.....
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Supreme Court Notices Six States Over Vacancies in Police Force(17.04.2017)
Supreme Court took strong note of huge vacancy in police force in six states, including Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, and asked their Home Secretaries to e.....
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Bombay High Court Notices State Over 'Police Complaint Authority' at State, District Level(18.04.2017)
Bombay High Court has asked State Government to file an affidavit with details of Police Complaint Authority that needs to be set up at State and Dist.....
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Supreme Court Rejects Centre's Suggestion to Put Off Hearing on WhatsApp Privacy Issue(20.04.2017)
Supreme Court has brushed aside a government suggestion that it hold off a hearing into privacy issues involving WhatsApp as new rules on data protect.....
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SC: Law in Force on Date of Taking Final Decision by Authority, Alone Would Be Applicable(20.04.2017)
Supreme Court has set aside a Kerala HC judgment, which had held that law to be applied for consideration of application for grant of foreign liquor l.....
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Delhi HC to Cops: Focus on Urgent Steps to Ensure Safety, Security of Public(20.04.2017)
Delhi High Court has told Police to focus on urgent steps they can take to address issue of safety and security of public, especially of women and chi.....
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Supreme Court: Fill 1.5 Lakh Vacant Posts in UP Police by 2021(25.04.2017)
Supreme Court has directed Uttar Pradesh Government to fill over 1.5 lakh police vacancies in State in fours years, saying filling up of posts will he.....
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Delhi High Court: PDS Foodgrains Cannot be Denied to All Those Eligible(01.05.2017)
Delhi High Court has made it clear to Centre that persons entitled under Public Distribution System (PDS) scheme cannot be denied subsidised foodgrain.....
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Removal of Licensing Requirements, Stock Limits and Movement Restrictions on Specified Foodstuffs (Amendment) Order, 2017(25.04.2017)
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 3 of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 (10 of 1955), the Central Government hereby makes the followin.....
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Allahabad High Court Upholds State's New Mining Policy Capping Lease Life to Five Years(03.05.2017)
Allahabad High Court has approved Uttar Pradesh Government new mining policy which provides for granting non-renewable leases for a period of only fiv.....
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Cabinet approves National Steel Policy 2017(03.05.2017)
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for National Steel Policy (NSP) 2017.
The new St.....
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Supreme Court Notices Centre Over WhatsApp Privacy Policy(16.05.2017)
Supreme Court has said it was "concerned" whether the citizens' rights were being affected by WhatsApp's 2016 privacy policy and asked Centre what ste.....
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Power to transfer a case must be exercised with due care, caution and circumspection(12.05.2017)
Applicant-wife, by way of instant transfer application under Section 24 of Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC), seeks transfer of a petition under Sec.....
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Delhi High Court Terms CBSE's Scrapping of 'Moderation Policy' Unfair(23.05.2017)
Delhi High Court has termed CBSE's decision to scrap its 'moderation policy' as "unfair and irresponsible".
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Delhi High Court Directs CBSE to Continue its 'Moderation Policy' For Current Year(25.05.2017)
Delhi High Court has asked CBSE to continue its Moderation Policy that allows grace marks for difficult questions in Class 12 examinations for the cur.....
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Delhi High Court 'No' to Hear TV Today's Plea Against Arnab Goswami's Republic TV(26.05.2017)
Delhi High Court has refused to entertain an action against airing of Republic TV in more than one category on direct-to-home television.
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Delhi High Court Comes to Aid of Slum Dwellers with No Aadhaar Cards(26.05.2017)
Delhi High Court has appointed a local commissioner to inspect South Delhi slums where people are facing difficulty in getting subsidised foodgrain un.....
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RBI Revises Guidelines on Rationalization of Branch Authorization Policy(29.05.2017)
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has liberalised Branch Authorization Policy and has also widened role of bank boards, making them responsible for complyin.....
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Bombay HC Asks Excise Dept to Refund Excessive Fine Imposed for Transfer of Liquor License(07.06.2017)
Bombay High Court has decided to interfere in an order passed almost 19 years ago on November 26, 1998, wherein BN Sanas Company Pvt Ltd, which runs a.....
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Second Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2017-2018(07.06.2017)
On the basis of an assessment of the current and evolving macroeconomic situation at its meeting today, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to.....
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Bombay HC to Unaided Schools: Follow State Reservation Policy to Get Grant-In-Aid(21.06.2017)
Bombay High Court has held that unless unaided schools conform to policy of reservation as laid down by State Government, they would not be entitled t.....
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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.....
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Government constitutes a committee to prepare the final draft of National Education Policy(26.06.2017)
The committee for preparation of final draft of National Education Policy has been constituted under the Chairmanship of eminent Scientist Padma Vibhu.....
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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.....
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Kerala HC Reserves Order Over Advance Intimation for Transportation of Indian Citizen’s Body(13.07.2017)
Kerala HC has reserved its order in a plea challenging vires of Rule 43 of Aircraft (Public Health) Rules, 1954 which mandates advance intimidation fo.....
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MP High Court Rejects Plea of MPPSC Candidate Declared Not Qualified(17.07.2017)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has upheld the MP Public Service Commission (MPPSC) decision to declare a candidate ‘not qualified’ for the State Civil Serv.....
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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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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.....
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Supreme Court: No Endorsement to Drive Transport Vehicle Needed by Driver Holding LMV Licence(25.07.2017)
Supreme Court has held that there is no requirement to obtain separate endorsement to drive transport vehicle, and if a driver is holding licence to d.....
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Delhi High Court: Centre Took Steps For Public Grievance Redressal System(25.07.2017)
Delhi High Court, while noting that Centre had taken substantive steps to put in place a system for timely redressal of public grievance in every depa.....
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Pharmacopoeias and Formularies containing monographs and formulations of AYUSH drugs are being published by the Government: Shri Shripad Naik(25.07.2017)
The Government has established Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine and Homoeopathy under the Ministry of AYUSH. Prime mandate of the Pharmaco.....
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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 .....
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#RBI Monetary Policy: Repo Rate, Reverse Repo Cut by 25 bps(02.08.2017)
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reduced its repo rate by 25 bps to 6% and the reverse repo rate by 25 bps to 5.75%.
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Supreme Court Asks UoI To Revisit National Mineral Policy(03.08.2017)
Supreme Court has asked Central government to revisit National Mineral Policy, 2008, and announce a fresh and more effective, meaningful and implement.....
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Bombay High Court Asks 'Are Transfers Adequate for Erring Traffic Cops?'(03.08.2017)
Bombay High Court has asked senior traffic police officials to discuss and inform the court if transferring officers, who take bribes from motorists, .....
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Supreme Court Gives Nod to New Outdoor Advertisement Policy in Delhi(04.08.2017)
Supreme Court has accepted Environment Pollution Authority's new outdoor advertisement policy aimed at curbing illegal hoardings and giving Delhi an a.....
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Supreme Court Directs Appointment of Candidate Turned Away By KPSC(08.08.2017)
Supreme Court has directed Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) to appoint a candidate who had been denied advice memo for appointment as a Lower D.....
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Court may withhold a winding up order, where Plaintiff lacks clean hands or has himself or herself been primary contributor to breakdown of relationship.(03.08.2017)
In facts of instant case, winding up application is made pursuant to Section 461(1)(k) of Corporations Act, 2001. This is section which is generally r.....
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Third Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2017-18 Resolution of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) Reserve Bank of India(02.08.2017)
On the basis of an assessment of the current and evolving macroeconomic situation at its meeting today, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to.....
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Policy on interest rate on loans for agricultural purposes(01.08.2017)
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has deregulated the interest rate on advances sanctioned by Scheduled Commercial Banks and these interest rates are determ.....
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Delhi HC Directs Centre to Implement National Policy For Rare Diseases(21.08.2017)
Delhi High Court, in order to ensure aid to patients suffering from rare diseases, has asked Centre to take urgent steps to make National Policy for T.....
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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.....
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Government likely to release a new industrial policy aiming to promote 'Make in India'(30.08.2017)
The process to formulate new Industrial Policy began in May 2017 by The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion. The new Industrial Policy will .....
Tags : Industrial policy, Release, Comments, Invitation
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SC Asks WhatsApp, FB: How Much Do You Share with Third Parties?(07.09.2017)
Supreme Court has directed instant messaging platform WhatsApp and social media giant Facebook to file affidavits stating what user data they shared w.....
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Madras High Court Stays ‘No Licence, No Vehicle’ Regulation(13.09.2017)
Madras High Court has stayed Government circular dated August 24, 2017 directing the registering authorities not to register a vehicle to a purchaser .....
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Supreme Court Issues Contempt Notice to Assam Public Works President(14.09.2017)
Supreme Court has issued a contempt notice to Assam Public Works (APW) President Aabhijeet Sarmah, rapping him for “disclosing information” regarding .....
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Secretary MSME reviews implementation of Public Procurement Policy by various PSUs in National SC ST Hub Conclave(13.09.2017)
National SC ST Hub Conclave was chaired by Dr. Arun Kumar Panda, Secretary, Ministry of MSME, and other senior officials of the ministry were present .....
Tags : Procurement Policy, Implementation, Review
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Delhi High Court for Mobile App to Locate Public Toilets in Delhi(25.09.2017)
Delhi High Court has directed the municipal bodies to carry out mapping and geo-tagging of public toilets to make them more accessible for citizens. T.....
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Kerala High Court Seeks Police Report on ‘torture’ at Yoga Centre(27.09.2017)
Kerala High Court has asked police to furnish a probe report on the alleged torture of a woman at a yoga centre near Kochi, which has been engaged in .....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Police report, Yoga centre
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Exception 4 to Section 300 of IPC applies when the act was committed without premeditation, in a sudden fight without the offender having taken undue advantage or acted in a cruel or unusual manner.(20.09.2017)
In instant appeal, an exception is taken to the judgment and order of Additional Sessions Judge, whereby Appellant is convicted for the offence under .....
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Cabinet approves bilateral MoU between India and Afghanistan on Technical Cooperation on Police Training and Development(27.09.2017)
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval for signing an MoU between India and Afghanistan on Technic.....
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Supreme Court: We Cannot Direct Implementation of National Policy Framed by Government(09.10.2017)
Supreme Court has dismissed plea seeking directions to Government to implement National Policy for Farmers-2007, framed by Union Ministry of Agricultu.....
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Reasonableness is a more demanding objective standard requiring the publisher to satisfy the Court that, publication would not constitute an abuse of the freedom of the press(11.08.2017)
Present is an appeal against the decision of Trial Judge on 9th December, 2015 in which he rejected the Appellant's claim for damages and injunctive .....
Tags : Publication, Articles, Damages, Grant
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Government takes note of the decision of the RBI Monetary Policy Committee to keep the policy rate and policy stance unchanged(04.10.2017)
The Government has taken note of the decision of the RBI Monetary Policy Committee to keep the policy rate and policy stance unchanged.
Foll.....
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Cabinet approves MoU on Upgradation of the Women's Police Training Centre at Yamethin, Myanmar(04.10.2017)
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its ex-post facto approval to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) betwe.....
Tags : MoU, Approval, Upgradation , Women's Police, Training Centre
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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.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Public Toilet
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Judge must discharge Accused, if on examination of record, there is no sufficient ground for proceeding against him(04.10.2017)
Present petition challenges impugned judgment passed by Additional Sessions Judge, thereby dismissing the same filed by the Petitioner against the ord.....
Tags : Application, Discharge, Grant
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Amendment in para 5.25 of HBP 2015-20 of the Handbook of Procedures (HBP) of Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2015-20(09.10.2017)
In exercise of the powers conferred under Paragraph 1.03 of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), 2015-20, the Director General of Foreign Trade, hereby mak.....
Tags : Amendment, Procedures, Foreign Trade Policy
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Madras HC: Sales Tax is Leviable on Sale of REP License(17.10.2017)
Madras High Court has upheld the levy of sales tax on sale of REP license under the provisions of the Tamil Nadu General Sales Tax Act.
Tags : Madras High Court, Tamil Nadu General Sales Tax Act, REP license
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Civil suit would be triable by the Civil Court; Arbitrator has no jurisdiction to decide the eviction/rent disputes(12.10.2017)
Present appeal is filed by the Defendant against the final judgment passed by the High Court of Delhi at New Delhi whereby the High Court dismissed th.....
Tags : Eviction, Application, Maintainability
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Organization has a right to change/re-change the promotion policy, adjust/readjust it according to the compulsions of the prevailing circumstances(25.10.2017)
The Applicants are working in RITES Ltd.-Respondent organization against the posts of Deputy General Manager (DGM) and Senior Deputy General Manager (.....
Tags : Promotion policy, Rules, Validity
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Police constables has right to bring proceedings before Employment Tribunals in order to challenge discrimination by chief officers and responsible officers(25.10.2017)
Present appeal concerns the directly effective right of police officers under EU law to have the principle of equal treatment applied to them. The que.....
Tags : Police officer, Rights, Equal Treatment
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Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Policy: Shipping Ministry launches revamped software and updated guidelines to facilitate implementation(01.11.2017)
To promote Government of India's ambitious 'Make in India' programme and to encourage domestic shipbuilding by providing a level playing field vis-a-v.....
Tags : Software, Launch, Policy, Implementation
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Section 195(1)(b)(ii) of CrPC would be attracted only when offences enumerated therein committed with respect to document after it has been produced or given in evidence in a proceeding in any Court(03.11.2017)
Present appeal has been filed against judgment of High Court dismissing Petition which was filed by the Appellant questioning the judgment of Addition.....
Tags : Cognizance, Provision, Applicability
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Delhi High Court: Litigant Cannot Be Put at Peril For Raising Public Cause(20.11.2017)
Delhi High Court has said while while taking note of a recent assault on two persons, one an elderly woman, who filed PILs against unauthorized constr.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Litigant, Public Cause
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Services in 'Manufacturing of Alumina and Aluminium' and 'Mining of Bauxite' declared as Public Utility Service for a further period of six months(15.11.2017)
The Services in industry 'Manufacturing of Alumina and Aluminium' and 'Mining of Bauxite' which is covered by item 30 and 31 of the First Schedule to .....
Tags : Services, declaration, Public Utility Service
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Cabinet approves Wage Policy for the 8th Round of Wage Negotiations for workmen in Central Public Sector Enterprises(22.11.2017)
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the Wage Policy for the 8th Round of Wage Negotiations for workmen in Centr.....
Tags : Wage policy, Approval, Wage Negotiations, Workmen
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Delhi Cab Driver Arrested for Trying to Abduct Woman Judge(29.11.2017)
Delhi Cab Driver Arrested for Trying to Abduct Woman Judge
Tags : The judge, in her complaint, told the police that instead of taking her to the Karkardooma Court, the driver started driving towards Hapur on the NH-24 on Monday, police said.
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FIR Against PVR's Directors, Promoters for Cheating, Forgery(29.11.2017)
FIR Against PVR's Directors, Promoters for Cheating, Forgery
Tags : The case came to light when Elan Group filed a complaint in the court, which on November 17 directed the local police to register an FIR against Chairman and Managing Director of PVR Limited Ajay Bijli, and directors Niharika Bijli, Sanjeev Kumar Bijli and others.
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Patrons of Accused Still Outside CBI Net, Says Vyapam Whistle Blower(29.11.2017)
Patrons of Accused Still Outside CBI Net, Says Vyapam Whistle Blower
Tags : Rai on Thursday filed, in the CBI court, applications opposing anticipatory bail pleas of SN Vijaywargiya of People's Medical College, NM Srivastava, the then joint director in the Medical Education Department, and Ajay Goenka of Chirayu Medical College besides an official of People's Medical College.
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Allahabad High Court: Formulate A Concrete Health Policy; Improve Housing Facilities For Doctors(01.12.2017)
Allahabad High Court has ruled that an application for voluntary retirement cannot be rejected solely on the ground of there being a scarcity of docto.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Health Policy
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Supreme Court Notice on Arbitrary Police Curbs on Protests in Central Delhi(05.12.2017)
Supreme Court has issued notices on a petition challenging the powers of police to arbitrarily curb protests in the heart of Delhi by imposing Section.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Police, Protests
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Statement by the Ministry of Finance on the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)'s Policy Statement(06.12.2017)
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) released its fifth Bimonthly Policy Statement today. The MPC recognized that inflation remains firmly under contro.....
Tags : Bimonthly, Policy Statement, Release
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Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies(06.12.2017)
Rationalisation of Merchant Discount Rate
1. In recent times, debit card transactions at 'Point of Sales' have shown significant growth. With.....
Tags : Statement, Regulatory Policies, Discount Rate
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Firm exercising characteristics of power against one player due to contractual relationship between the two, cannot be interpreted to imply that, it would be able to do so on a broader level(23.11.2017)
Present matter concerns two interlocutory applications, an amendment application and an exception application, arising from a private complaint referr.....
Tags : Prohibited practice, Complaint, Amendment, Exception, Application
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Cabinet approves MoU between India and 'Transport for London', United Kingdom to improve Public Transport in India(03.01.2018)
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the signing and implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU.....
Tags : MoU, Approval, Improvement, Public Transport
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Insolvency professional to ensure compliance with provisions of the applicable laws(03.01.2018)
1. A corporate person undergoing insolvency resolution process, fast track insolvency resolution process, liquidation process or voluntary liquidation.....
Tags : Insolvency, Compliance, Applicable laws
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Supreme Court: Job Can Be Denied Despite Acquittal to Police Aspirants With Criminal Antecedents(09.01.2018)
Supreme Court has upheld rejection of candidature of Police aspirants on the ground that they had criminal antecedents, despite the fact that they had.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Police Aspirants
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Uttarakhand High Court Asks State Government to Abolish Revenue Police System(15.01.2018)
Uttarakhand High Court has ordered the State Government to abolish the “century old practice” of revenue police system which is unique to the hill are.....
Tags : Uttarakhand High Court, Revenue Police System
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Uttarakhand HC Orders Abolishment of Revenue Police System In 6 Months(16.01.2018)
Uttarakhand High Court has directed the state government to abolish within six months the Revenue Police System in vogue in many parts of the hilly st.....
Tags : Uttarakhand High Court, Revenue Police System
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Bombay High Court: Can’t Deny Gun Licence on Basis of Income(12.02.2018)
Bombay High Court has quashed an order of Jalgaon District Collector who refused to give arm possession licence to a businessman merely because his in.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Gun Licence
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Supreme Court Stays TN Bar Council Order Suspending Licence of Advocate(19.02.2018)
SC has stayed the order of Bar Council of Tamil Nadu & Puducherry by which it had suspended licence of an advocate while sending a recommendation to B.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Licence, Advocate
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Bombay High Court Says BMC’s Rooftop Policy Will be Scrutinised(20.02.2018)
Bombay High Court has said that rooftop policy passed by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) needs to reconsidered and should be put into imp.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Rooftop Policy
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Supreme Court: ‘Appellate Officer’ Under Public Premises Act, 1971 is Not Persona Designata(22.02.2018)
Supreme Court has held that the appellate officer while exercising power u/s 9 of the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorized Occupants) Act, 1971, .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Public Premises
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Fifteenth Finance Commission invites suggestions/views from general public, institutions for higher inclusive growth(22.02.2018)
The Fifteenth Finance Commission has invited suggestions/views on issues related to the terms of reference from the members of the general public, ins.....
Tags : General public, institutions, Suggestion, Inclusive growth
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Delhi HC: Health Insurance Claims cannot be Rejected on Broad Definition of Genetic Disorders(27.02.2018)
Delhi HC has held that it was illegal for health insurance policies to exclude genetic disorders from their scope of coverage.
Tags : Delhi High Court, health insurance policies
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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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Clarification regarding export policy of onions- Removal of Minimum Export Price (MEP) and Letter of Credit (LC)(26.02.2018)
DGFT has received representations from exporters of onions stating that Customs is not allowing export of onions without LC(Letter of Credit) despite .....
Tags : Clarification, Export policy, Onions
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Allahabad HC Upholds CBI Enquiry Against UPPSC Regarding Exams & Their Results(09.03.2018)
Allahabad High Court has upheld the CBI investigation ordered by the Central Government into serious allegations against the Uttar Pradesh Public Serv.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission
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Explain Why Alwar Police Helpline Not Functioning: Rajasthan High Court(15.03.2018)
Rajasthan High Court has issued showcause notices to the state home department and the police asking them to explain as to why the helpline number of .....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Alwar Police Helpline
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What was not decided in appeal by the Division Bench could not be decided by the Division Bench while deciding the review application(12.03.2018)
Present appeals are against the final judgment passed by the High Court whereby the Division Bench of the High Court dismissed the review application .....
Tags : Application, Review, Maintainability
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Delhi High Court Seeks Centre's Reply on Plea for Guidelines on Police Probe Procedure(26.03.2018)
Delhi High Court has sought the Centre's reply on a plea seeking proper guidelines for the procedure of investigation to be followed by the police whe.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Police
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Bombay High Court Raps Mumbai Police for Summoning Child Witness to Police Station(29.03.2018)
Bombay High Court has castigated the city police for summoning repeatedly a child witness to the police station for recording his statement in a case .....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Police Station
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Supreme Court: Public Policy of India Refers to Law in Force in India(02.04.2018)
Supreme Court has observed that the ‘public policy of India’ refers to law in force in India whether state law or Central law.
Tags : Supreme Court, Public Policy
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Once the election process has been set in motion, the Court ought not to interfere(09.04.2018)
By the present writ petition filed under Article 32 of the Constitution of India, the Petitioner seeks a writ of mandamus to direct the West Bengal St.....
Tags : Nomination forms, Issuance, Police protection
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No Adverse Inference Can Be Drawn Against A Candidate From Quashed FIR: Tripura HC(18.04.2018)
Tripura High Court has observed that no adverse inference can be drawn against a candidate seeking public employment, when the FIR once registered aga.....
Tags : Tripura High Court, Public Employment
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Cancel Driver’s License of Those Using Mobile Phones While Driving: Rajasthan HC(01.05.2018)
Rajasthan High Court has directed the Addl. Police Commissioner-Traffic, Jodhpur to cancel driver’s license of those found using their mobile phones w.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Driving License
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RBI Rationalised External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) Policy(27.04.2018)
In light of requests received from corporates and other entities and in administering the ECB regime, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided, in cons.....
Tags : Investment, Policy, Rationalisation
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Bureau of Indian Standards granted First Licence to M/s Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Ltd for Liquid Chlorine on All India basis(26.04.2018)
Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) granted First Licence to M/s Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Ltd for Liquid Chlorine on All India basis. Ahmedabad Bra.....
Tags : License, Grant, Liquid Chlorine
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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.....
Tags : Provisions, Applicability, Advance Authorisations
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Madras High Court: Hand Over Public Exam Results to Parents(10.05.2018)
Madras High Court has ordered notice to School Education Secretary and Director of School Education on a plea, which sought a direction to the authori.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Public Exam
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Madras HC: List Steps Taken to Curb Suicide Among Police Personnel(11.05.2018)
Madras High Court has directed the state government to file a report on the steps taken to address the grievances of police personnel and reform their.....
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U’khand HC Tells Govt to Amend IPC, Frame Rules Under State Police Act 2007(15.05.2018)
Uttarakhand High Court has passed a string of directions, including payment of reasonable travel allowance on date of recording of statement, adequate.....
Tags : Uttarakhand High Court, State Police Act 2007
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U’khand HC Tells Govt to Improve Working Conditions for Police(16.05.2018)
Uttarakhand High Court has directed the State to improve the working and living conditions of police personnel.
Tags : Uttarakhand High Court, Police
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APPs Can’t Claim Parity With Public Prosecutors on Retirement Age: Supreme Court(18.05.2018)
Supreme Court has refused to grant parity to Assistant Public Prosecutors with Public Prosecutors in Kerala as it held that their method of appointmen.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Public Prosecutors
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National Policy on Biofuels, 2018 approved by the Central Government(16.05.2018)
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister has approved National Policy on Biofuels, 2018. At present, only ethanol produced from sugarcane was .....
Tags : Policy, Approval, Biofuels
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MNRE issues National Wind-solar Hybrid Policy(14.05.2018)
The Policy provides framework for promotion of large grid connected wind-solar PV hybrid system A scheme for new hybrid projects under the policy is a.....
Tags : Hybrid Policy, Issuance, Wind-solar
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Pure question of law can be urged at any point of time before any forum provided it does not require any further adjudication of any disputed fact(18.05.2018)
The Petitioners have primarily challenged the Notification, dated January 8, 2011, issued by the Ministry of Labour and Employment applying the Employ.....
Tags : Publication, Notification, Applicability
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Delhi HC Dismisses Salman Khurshid’s Plea For Stay of Expulsion By DPS(06.06.2018)
Delhi High Court has refused to stay the expulsion of former Union Minister Salman Khurshid from Delhi Public School (DPS) Society.
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Delhi HC Dismisses Salman Khurshid’s Plea For Stay of Expulsion By DPS(06.06.2018)
Delhi High Court has refused to stay the expulsion of former Union Minister Salman Khurshid from Delhi Public School (DPS) Society.
Tags : Delhi High Court, elhi Public School
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Government seeks explanation from Facebook over reports of data sharing without explicit consent(07.06.2018)
Recently there are media reports claiming that Facebook has agreements which are allowing phone and other device manufacturers' access to its users' p.....
Tags : Reports, Data sharing, explicit consent
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CBDT dedicates fortnight for pending appeal effect - rectification matters(07.06.2018)
Redressal of public grievances and taxpayer service is an area of top priority for the CBDT and the Income Tax Department. In this connection, a fortn.....
Tags : Public grievances, Redressal, Pending appeals
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Amendments to Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20 - Extension to Integrated Goods and Service Tax (IGST) and compensation Cess exemption under EOU scheme till 01.10.2018 - regd(07.06.2018)
In exercise of powers conferred by Section 5 of FT (D&R) Act, 1992, read with Paragraph 1.02 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-20, as amended from tim.....
Tags : Policy, Foreign Trade, Amendments
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Smart City Centers helping in improved and efficient delivery of public services: Puri Consultative committee meeting held in Surat(11.06.2018)
Shri Hardeep S Puri, Minister of State(I/C) for Housing & Urban Affairs has stated that Smart City Center project is a unique component of the Smart C.....
Tags : Centers, Delivery, Public services
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Mere Criticism Of HC Verdict in Public Speech Not Corrupt Practice: Madhya Pradesh HC(21.06.2018)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has observed that mere criticism of a judgment of the high court in public speech will not tantamount to corrupt practice as.....
Tags : Madhya Pradesh High Court, Public Speech
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Cancel Licences of Drivers Using Cell Phones: Uttarakhand High Court(25.06.2018)
Uttarakhand High Court has directed the State to issue directions authorizing cancellation of licences of drivers found using cellphones while driving.....
Tags : Uttarakhand High Court, Driving Licence
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US Supreme Court Rules Against Public Sector Unions(28.06.2018)
US Supreme Court has ruled that public sector unions cannot charge agency fees (which are charged to employees who are not union members but are repre.....
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US Supreme Court Rules Against Public Sector Unions(28.06.2018)
US Supreme Court has ruled that public sector unions cannot charge agency fees (which are charged to employees who are not union members but are repre.....
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In the case of any taxing statute, the same is required to be interpreted literally(20.06.2018)
In facts of present case, the Appellant is engaged in the manufacture of sponge iron, billets, rolled items and other goods falling under Chapters 72,.....
Tags : Demand, Rule, Applicability
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Supreme Court: States Can’t Appoint ‘Acting Director General of Police’(04.07.2018)
Supreme Court has restrained all states from appointing Director General of Police (DGP) in an acting capacity, observing that such a concept is not p.....
Tags : Supreme Court, DGP, Police
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SC: Permitting Candidate to Inspect Answer Sheet Won’t Affect Public Interest or Govt. Functioning(19.07.2018)
While directing Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission to allow a candidate to see his answer sheets of examination, Supreme Court has observed that .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission
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It is the Government’s Duty to Ensure That Every Police Personnel Gets a Day Off: Madras High Court(20.07.2018)
Madras High Court has recommended that the extra Rs. 200 paid to police officers who work during their day offs be restricted to just once every month.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Police
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Government takes several policy measures like fixing MSP, imposition of stock holding limits and creation of a buffer stock to check continuous price fall and stabilize sugar prices(25.07.2018)
Department of Food & Public Distribution deputes officials for making periodic visits to sugar factories for monitoring implementation of policy inter.....
Tags : Policy measures, Price fall, Check, Sugar
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Pending RTI Applications(01.08.2018)
Central Information Commission (CIC) has informed that 23,978 second appeals/complaints are pending as on 26-07-2018. No data is maintained in respect.....
Tags : RTI Applications, Pendency, Speedy disposal, Steps
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"Total Moral Policing": Supreme Court Raps Maharashtra Government On Closure Of Dance Bars(10.08.2018)
Supreme Court has asked the Maharashtra Government why it has not allowed a single dance bar to operate and wondered if there was total moral policing.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Moral Policing
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New Defence Production Policy(06.08.2018)
In the Budget Speech 2018, Government has announced that it will bring out an industry friendly Defence Production Policy 2018 to promote domestic pro.....
Tags : Defence, Production Policy
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Bombay HC to ASG: Find Out Exact Rate at Which Securities Transaction Tax Should be Collected(24.08.2018)
Bombay High Court has told the Additional Solicitor General (ASG) to take instructions from the Central Board of Direct Tax by August 28 on the exact .....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Additional Solicitor General, Central Board of Direct Tax, Securities Transaction Tax
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No person has a right to encroach upon the Government land; temples cannot be permitted to come on busy roads and public lands(24.08.2018)
Present petition has been filed pro bono publico to highlight the unauthorized encroachments made on the footpaths and roads at Rishikesh leading to a.....
Tags : Encroachments, Public land, Removal
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Supreme Court Notice to Centre, BJP, Six States on Violation of Public Advertisement Guidelines(04.09.2018)
Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre, six State Governments and the BJP on a plea which has alleged that they have violated the apex cou.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Public Advertisement
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Delhi High Court: Shift Library's Karol Bagh Branch(11.09.2018)
Delhi HC has given six months to the Delhi Public Library to relocate its Karol Bagh branch which is in a dilapidated condition
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Public Prosecutor Cannot Act Like A Post Office Of The Government: Supreme Court(14.09.2018)
Supreme Court has re-iterated that a public prosecutor cannot act like a post office of the Government while acting on a petition for withdrawal of pr.....
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Punjab & Haryana High Court Stays Action Against Punjab Police Officers in 2015 Firing(17.09.2018)
Punjab and Haryana HC has stayed the proceedings against three Punjab Police officers booked in connection with the Behbal Kalan police firing in Fari.....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, Behbal Kalan police firing
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Supreme Court Asks Maharashtra Police to Present ‘Best Evidence’ Against Arrested Activists(20.09.2018)
SC has demanded that Maharashtra police present their “best evidence” against five arrested activists who have moved court against their “random” arre.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Activists, Maharashtra Police
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Cabinet Approves New Telecom Policy(26.09.2018)
Cabinet has approved new telecom policy named, National Digital Communications Policy (NDCP) 2018, which aims to attract $100 billion investment and c.....
Tags : Telecom Policy, National Digital Communications Policy
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Chhattisgarh Must have Fair Liquor Policy: Chhattisgarh High Court(01.10.2018)
High Court of Chhattisgarh has directed the state government to frame a new liquor procurement policy within a month and ruled in favour of Diageo and.....
Tags : Chhattisgarh High Court, Fair Liquor Policy
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Supreme Court allows Live streaming of Court proceedings(26.09.2018)
In a landmark verdict, Supreme Court declared case proceedings of “constitutional importance having an impact on the public at large would be live str.....
Tags : Proceedings, Live-streaming, Public interest
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Civil aviation Ministry Releases the policy on Biometric based Digital processing of passengers at airports called "Digi Yatra"(04.10.2018)
The Union Minister of Commerce and Industry and Civil Aviation, Shri Suresh Prabhu today released the policy on biometric based digital processing of .....
Tags : Policy, Release, "Digi Yatra"
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Delhi High Court Issues Transfer Policy Of Judicial Officers(24.10.2018)
Delhi High Court has issued transfer policy of Judicial Officers which also provides that Judicial Officers related to one another shall not be posted.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Transfer Policy, Judicial Officers
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Amendment of import policy condition of Pet Coke(23.10.2018)
In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 of the FT (D&R) Act, 1992, read with paragraph 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020, as a.....
Tags : Import policy, Pet Coke, Amendment
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Public Property Can’t be Allotted to Profit-Oriented Institutions for Free: Supreme Court(01.11.2018)
Supreme Court, while examining legality of allotment of 4 kanals of property to J.S. Luthra Academy for running the school, has observed that public p.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Public Property
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Allahabad High Court Asks if CCTV Cameras are Installed in Uttar Pradesh Police Stations(05.11.2018)
Allahabad High Court has asked the Uttar Pradesh Government if it has installed CCTV cameras to monitor police stations in the state and how personnel.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Uttar Pradesh Police Stations
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Bombay HC Quashes Resolution Making It Mandatory for APP to Secure 25% Conviction for Promotion(26.11.2018)
Bombay High Court has quashed a government resolution imposing a condition that the Assistant Public Prosecutor, whose rate of conviction is less than.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Assistant Public Prosecutor
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Prime Minister Launches Ease of Doing Business Grand Challenge(20.11.2018)
The Prime Minister of India launched a Grand Challenge on resolving seven identified Ease of Doing Business problems with the use of cutting edge tech.....
Tags : SEZ, Policy Report, Submission
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Gauhati HC Issues Directions for Registration of Muslim Marriages Only by Licenced Registrars(27.11.2018)
Gauhati High Court has issued directions in order to ensure that only those who are duly authorised by the government under the Assam Moslem Marriages.....
Tags : Gauhati High Court, Assam Moslem Marriages and Divorces Registration Act, 1935, Registration of Muslim Marriages Only by Licenced Registrars
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Application for Interim Measure of Protection Maintainable Even After Arbitration Award: Kerala HC(28.11.2018)
Kerala High Court has held that application under Section 9(1)(ii) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 seeking an interim measure of protect.....
Tags : Kerela High Court, Application for Interim Measure of Protection
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RBI Releases 5th Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy, Repo Rate Unchanged at 6.5%(06.12.2018)
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released its fifth Bi-monthly monetary policy and has kept the repo rate unchanged at 6.50%.
Tags : RBI, Monetary Policy
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Court is empowered to grant leave to a disqualified person to manage a corporation(04.12.2018)
By originating process lodged 17 September 2018 the plaintiff seeks leave of the court under s 206G of the Corporations Act, 2001 to be a director of .....
Tags : Bankrupt, Act as director, application
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Three day 80th Session of the Policy Commission Meeting of the World Customs Organization concludes in Mumbai(05.12.2018)
The 80th Session of the Policy Commission Meeting of the World Customs Organization (WCO) which concluded in Mumbai today, discussed among others, the.....
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Publication of Homebuyers’ Names in List of Creditors will Not Violate Privacy: NCLT(13.12.2018)
National Company Law Tribunal has held that disclosure of the names of homebuyers in the list of creditors will not result in violation of privacy.
Tags : NCLT, Publication of Homebuyers’ Names
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Delhi HC Gives LIC Premium Waiver Benefit for Policy Revived After Death of Proposer(14.12.2018)
Delhi High Court has held that LIC premium waiver benefit is applicable to a policy which is revived after the death of the proposer.
Tags : Delhi High Court, LIC Premium Waiver Benefit
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Delhi HC Rejects Plea Against Move of LIC to Acquire 51% Stake in IDBI(18.12.2018)
Delhi High Court has dismissed a plea challenging the LIC move to acquire 51 per cent stake in the Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI).
Tags : Delhi High Court, LIC, IDBI
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Delhi High Court Asks Cops to Put CCTVs in Vulnerable Areas in 1 year(21.12.2018)
Delhi High Court has directed Delhi Police to ensure that CCTV cameras are procured and installed in the 44 vulnerable areas within one year as agains.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, CCTV, Delhi Police
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Delhi High Court Asks Cops to Put CCTVs in Vulnerable Areas in 1 year(21.12.2018)
Delhi High Court has directed Delhi Police to ensure that CCTV cameras are procured and installed in the 44 vulnerable areas within one year as agains.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, CCTV, Delhi Police
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Exception from Online Filing of Application under Section 197 and 206C (9) in the cases of NRIs and Resident Applicants(24.12.2018)
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has decided to allow exception from online filing of application under Section 197 and 206C (9) in the cases .....
Tags : Online Filing, Exception, Application, NRIs and Resident Applicants
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No Benefit to Disabled Dependent Till Proposer Survives Under LIC's Jeevan Aadhar Policy: SC(04.01.2019)
Supreme Court has upheld a condition in Jeevan Aadhar Policy from the Life Insurance Corporation of India that no benefit can be paid to the dependant.....
Tags : Supreme Court, LIC's Jeevan Aadhar Policy
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Regulations for a four year B.Ed. integrated course published in official gazette in November, 2018(03.01.2019)
The recruitment and service conditions of teachers are primarily in the domain of State Governments/UT Administrations. The Central Government through.....
Tags : Regulations, B.Ed. course, Publication
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Report of Task Force on e-Commerce Policy(02.01.2019)
A Think Tank on 'Framework for National Policy on e-Commerce' was established by Department of Commerce and a Task Force under the Think Tank was set .....
Tags : Task Force, Report, E-Commerce Policy
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Import policy for electronics and IT Goods under Schedule - I (Import Policy) of ITC (HS), 2017(08.01.2019)
In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 of FT (D&R) Act, 1992, read with paragraph 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020, as amend.....
Tags : Import policy, Electronics, IT Goods
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Avoiding Multiple Driving Licences(07.01.2019)
A National Database has been created on Driving Licenses and Vehicle registration. NIC has been entrusted with the design, development, computerizatio.....
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Educational Qualifications Prescribed for Public Posts can't be Relaxed: Kerala HC(17.01.2019)
Kerala High Court has observed that educational qualifications prescribed for public posts are not relaxable unless it is clearly stated in the notifi.....
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Bombay HC Slams Girish Bapat for Restoring PDS Shop Licence(22.01.2019)
Bombay High Court has set aside the order of Maharashtra civil supplies minister Girish Bapat to restore the licence of a fair price shop in Beed dist.....
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Corporate Debtor can Withdraw Application Filed Under IBC on Making OTS Offer to Creditor : NCLT(28.01.2019)
NCLT has allowed the a corporate debtor to withdraw petition for its insolvency, though with costs, besides allowing ex-director of corporate debtor t.....
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LMV Licence Holders can Drive Transport Vehicle: Kerala High Court(29.01.2019)
Kerala High Court has held that a person having a licence to drive light motor vehicles (LMV) should be granted authorisation to drive a transport veh.....
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NCLT Directs Police Assistance to Resolution Professional After Corporate Debtor Hinders CIRP(30.01.2019)
National Company Law Tribunal has directed Police Commissioner, Ahmedabad to provide police assistance to a resolution professional who complained abo.....
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Madras High Court Seeks Report on Status of Police Reforms(30.01.2019)
Madras High Court has directed state government to file a status report on implementation of directions from the Supreme Court in 2006 on keeping the .....
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Delhi HC Refuses To Stay Arbitration Against India Govt by Mauritius Company for Refund of 2G License(31.01.2019)
Delhi High Court has refused to stay international arbitration proceedings initiated against Union of India out of a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT).....
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Seal Hostels Running Without Licence: Madras High Court(01.02.2019)
Madras High Court has directed notice to state saying that women's hostels would have to register themselves within a month, failing which criminal ac.....
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Applications in ANF-2D submitted for seeking policy/procedure relaxation in terms of Para 2.58 of the FTP(30.01.2019)
Trade and industry is already aware that in view of the increasing number of applications seeking relaxation being received in this Directorate and to.....
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Central Government rescinds Notification No. 8/2017-Union Territory Tax (Rate), dated the 28th June, 2017 MANU/GSUT/0014/2017 under Union Territory Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017(29.01.2019)
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 8 of the Union Territory Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (14 of 2017), the Central .....
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Magistrate Not Liable to Record Reasons for Summoning Accused in Case Instituted on Police Report: SC(06.02.2019)
Supreme Court has re-iterated that in a case based upon the police report, the Magistrate is not required to record any reason at the stage of issuing.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Magistrate Not Liable to Record Reasons for Summoning Accused in Case Instituted on Police Report
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Frame Policy for Rare Disease: Delhi HC to Centre(11.02.2019)
Delhi High Court has told Centre and State Government to swiftly roll out a comprehensive rare disease treatment policy and also grilled Union health .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Policy for Rare Disease
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Bombay HC Seeks Status of CCTV Cameras at Police Stations(18.02.2019)
Bombay High Court has asked state government to spell out progress in implementing its orders to install CCTV cameras at all police stations to preven.....
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New Policy for Overseas Borrowings introduced(08.02.2019)
Reserve Bank of India (RBI), in consultation with the Government of India (GoI), decides to rationalize the framework for External Commercial Borrowin.....
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Government releases comprehensive publication on various initiatives taken towards combating and adapting to climate change(12.02.2019)
Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change released a publication today in New Delhi on climate actions in India titled "India - Spearhe.....
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Computer based Examination under Regulation 6 of the Customs Brokers Licensing Regulations, 2018 (As Amended)(11.02.2019)
Reference is invited to the Notice dated 27.04.2018 and Corrigendum dated 11.12.2018 inviting applications for the Customs Brokers Examination to be c.....
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SERVICE - Candidate in PSC Rank List Doesn't Get Indefeasible Right to be Appointed: Kerala HC(25.02.2019)
Kerala High Court has observed that no candidate can claim a legally enforceable right to be appointed to a particular post merely on the strength of .....
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Allotment of an area was not a pre-requisite for grant of CS-1 licence(15.02.2019)
The Appellant is a manufacturer of spirits and holds a licence in the form of D-1 granted in the year 2017. A tender notice was issued for supply of c.....
Tags : Tender process, licence, Grant
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CIVIL - SC Gives Centre 4 Weeks to Bring in Cryptocurrency Policy(26.02.2019)
Supreme Court has refused to hear any party pertaining to the long-pending cryptocurrency cases in the country and directed Union of India to come up .....
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CIVIL - Participation of Public Temple Rituals is Important to Determine Private/Public Character of Temple:(28.02.2019)
Supreme Court has observed that the participation of the members of the public in the Darshan in the temple and in the daily acts of worship or in the.....
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CIVIL - Participation of Public Temple Rituals is Important to Determine Private/Public Character of Temple:(28.02.2019)
Supreme Court has observed that the participation of the members of the public in the Darshan in the temple and in the daily acts of worship or in the.....
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CIVIL - Participation of Public in Temple Rituals is Important to Determine Nature of Temple(28.02.2019)
Supreme Court has observed that participation of members of the public in Darshan in temple and in daily acts of worship or in celebrations is one of .....
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Commerce Minister interacts with FPOs on Agri Export Policy(26.02.2019)
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Suresh Prabhu, held an interaction with Farmer Producers' Organizations (FPOs) through video link in 81 locat.....
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Amendment in notification No. 50/2017-Customs, dated the 30th June, 2017(26.02.2019)
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962) and sub-section (12) of section 3 of the Cu.....
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Signal chip unveils India's first indigenous semiconductor chips for 4G/LTE and 5G NR modems, Places India on the global map for its silicon-chip technology(27.02.2019)
Secretary, Telecom, Mrs. Aruna Sundararajan said that Data Security is the paramount concern in the World today and India cannot remain secure in term.....
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CIVIL - Delhi HC Slams State Traffic Police for Not Doing Job Properly(06.03.2019)
Delhi High Court has chided Delhi Traffic Police for deploying cops who ignore violations and instead are busy chatting and asked the special CP in ch.....
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CRIMINAL - Sunanda Pushkar Case: Delhi HC Rejects Arnab Goswami’s Plea to Quash Order to File FIR Against(07.03.2019)
Delhi High Court has dismissed a petition moved by Arnab Goswami seeking quashing of magisterial court order for registration of FIR against them on c.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Shashi Tharoor, Sunanda Pushkar, Arnab Goswami, Republic TV
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CRIMINAL - Sunanda Pushkar Case: Delhi HC Refuses to Quash Order to File FIR Against Arnab Goswami(07.03.2019)
Delhi High Court has dismissed a petition moved by Arnab Goswami seeking quashing of magisterial court order for registration of FIR against them on c.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Shashi Tharoor, Sunanda Pushkar, Arnab Goswami, Republic TV
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CIVIL - Defacement of Public Constructions with Photos and Slogans: SC Slams TN Govt.(11.03.2019)
Supreme Court has pulled up Tamil Nadu Government and has asked it to explain the steps taken with regard to the defacement/disfigurement on rocks, hi.....
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CIVIL - Freedom of Religion can't Trump Demands of Public Order: Madras HC(18.03.2019)
Madras High Court has observed that the right to freedom of religion cannot trump the demands of public order, while dismissing a plea against restric.....
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SERVICE - No Disciplinary Proceedings Against Employee for 'Illicit Sexual Relationship': Rajasthan HC(18.03.2019)
Rajasthan High Court has held that government shall not initiate departmental proceedings against a government servant on basis of a complaint allegin.....
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SERVICE - SC Asks High Courts to Register Suo Motu PILs Over vacancies in Police Forces(22.03.2019)
Supreme Court has directed that the matter pertaining to filling up of vacancies in police forces be entertained and monitored by the respective high .....
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CRIMINAL - Delhi HC Upholds Order Against Former Delhi police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar(22.03.2019)
Delhi High Court has ordered a special cell of Delhi Police to register FIRs against former Delhi Police commissioner Neeraj Kumar and former assistan.....
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CIVIL - Power Distributors can't Demand Bill Beyond 2 Years Unless Amount Reflects as Arrears: Bombay HC(22.03.2019)
Bombay High Court has held that a power distribution licensee cannot demand charges or consumption of electricity for a period of more than two years .....
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Amendments to Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020 - Extension of Integrated Goods and Service Tax and Compensation Cess exemption under Advance Authorisation, EPCG and EOU scheme upto 31.03.2020(20.03.2019)
In exercise of powers conferred by Section 5 of FT(D&R) Act, 1992, read with Paragraph 1.02 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-20, as amended from time.....
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INSURANCE - SC: Disease Caused due to Insect Bite in the Natural Course of Events Not Covered Under 'Accident'(27.03.2019)
Supreme Court has observed that where a disease is caused or transmitted by insect bite/virus in the natural course of events, it would not be covered.....
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Illness of encephalitis malaria through a mosquito bite cannot be considered as an accident(26.03.2019)
The present appeal raises an interesting question of law. The Court is tasked with determining whether a death due to malaria occasioned by a mosquito.....
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Carrying out of significant repairs to a vehicle on private property does not entail “use” of vehicle(27.03.2019)
Present appeal is concerned with the interpretation of a policy of motor insurance. The question is whether the policy confers on the insured owner of.....
Tags : Policy, Cover, Statutory requirements
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Indian Woman Would Suffer Silently Than Falsely Implicate Someone in Rape Case: Tripura HC(03.04.2019)
Tripura High Court while upholding conviction of a man accused of sexually assaulting a minor girl, has said in context of Indian culture that a woman.....
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Delhi HC Declines to Hear PILs for Better Weapons to Police, Fire Engines at Public Places(03.04.2019)
Delhi High Court has declined to entertain two PILs by an NGO which wanted deployment of fire engines at all major public places and providing "anti-t.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Better Weapons to Police
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Delhi HC Rejects Petition Seeking Fire Engines at Public Spots(04.04.2019)
Delhi High Court has declined to entertain two PILs by an NGO seeking that fire engines be deployed at all major public places along with “anti-terror.....
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RBI Releases First Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2019-20(04.04.2019)
Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced its resolution under first bi-monthly monetary policy statement for 2019-.....
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RBI Policy: RBI Cuts Repo Rate by 25 BPS(04.04.2019)
Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy committee (MPC), led by Governor Shaktikanta Das, has announced a 25 basis points cut in the short-term lendin.....
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Supreme Court Upholds Patna High Court's Order on Recruitment of SIs(08.04.2019)
Supreme Court has upheld a judgment of Patna High Court allowing Bihar Police Sub-ordinate Service Commission to go ahead with recruitment process of .....
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Supreme Court Upholds Patna High Court's Order on Recruitment of SIs(08.04.2019)
Supreme Court has upheld a recent judgment of Patna High Court allowing Bihar Police Sub-ordinate Service Commission to go ahead with recruitment proc.....
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Right of private defence does not extend to inflict more harm than it is necessary in exercise of right of private defence(01.04.2019)
The challenge in the present appeals is to a judgment maintaining conviction of the Appellant for an offence under Section 302 of Indian Penal Code, 1.....
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In absence of any third party interest, nothing else is required to be established before the court is compelled to make a declaration relating to confiscation(28.03.2019)
In present action, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) seeks a declaration that particular property of the Plaintiffs has been confiscated, give.....
Tags : Application, Declaration, Confiscation
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Extension of time lime for implementation of Phase I of Unified Payments Interface with Application Supported by Block Amount(03.04.2019)
1. This refers to SEBI circular SEBI/HO/CFD/DIL2/CIR/P/2018/138 dated November 1, 2018, vide which SEBI had introduced the use of Unified Payments Int.....
Tags : Public Issue, Equity Shares, Convertibles, Process
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Insurer is liable to pay interest in case of delay beyond the timeline prescribed in Regulation(04.04.2019)
Present Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeks a writ of mandamus to Respondent No. 1- Life Insurance Corporation of India (LI.....
Tags : LIC Policy, Payment, Delay, Interest
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Bombay HC Restores Good Friday as Public Holiday in Some UTs(16.04.2019)
Bombay High Court has restored Good Friday as a public holiday in Union territories (UTs) of Daman and Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli and also observe.....
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If Exclusion Terms of Policy Not Told to Insured, Insurer can’t Repudiate Claim on its Basis: SC(22.04.2019)
Supreme Court has held that if the terms of exclusion of policy are not communicated to the insured, the insurer cannot rely on them to repudiate a cl.....
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SC: 'Admission' Made by Accused to Police Officer Before Commencement of Investigation Admissible(25.04.2019)
Supreme Court has observed that a statement made by the accused to a police officer before the investigation commences, is admissible in evidence, if .....
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CAT Stays ECI's Suspension of IAS Officer who Checked PM Narendra Modi's Helicopter(26.04.2019)
Central Administrative Tribunal has stayed the suspension of an IAS officer who had checked Prime Minister Narendra Modi's helicopter in Odisha's Samb.....
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In absence of domestic relationship between parties as on date of filing of complaint, proceedings under DV Act were not maintainable(18.04.2019)
The present revision is against the judgment by which the application of the applicant came to be rejected. The said judgment was challenged before th.....
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Spent conviction orders are not made, when public interest is involved(17.04.2019)
The Appellant seeks leave to appeal against penalties imposed upon him following his conviction of road traffic offences. The penalties were imposed b.....
Tags : Public interest, Conviction, Validity
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Police Attack on Howrah Lawyers: Court Premises are to be Insulated from All Intrusions: Calcutta HC(30.04.2019)
Calcutta High Court has taken suo motu cognizance of the brutal police assault on lawyers in Howrah n Court premise and also observed that Court premi.....
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SC: Successive Bail Applications Should Be Placed Before The Same Judge Who Considered The First One(09.05.2019)
Supreme Court has reiterated that successive bail applications filed by an accused should be placed before the same Judge who had refused bail in the .....
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Departmental proceedings shall be deemed to be instituted on date on which statement of charges is issued to Government servant or pensioner(03.05.2019)
The Petitioner assails the order passed by the Central Administrative Tribunal. The Petitioner had assailed the initiation of departmental proceedings.....
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Licencing authority is empowered to cancel a licence on breach of terms or conditions thereof by the holder(14.05.2019)
Facts of the case, are that at the relevant time, the Petitioner was holding a licence in form FL-2 popularly known as beer bar licence to operate the.....
Tags : Notice, licence, Cancellation
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Authorities are entitled to claim exemption when disclosure of information risks possibility of its misuse(15.05.2019)
In facts of the present case, the Appellant filed an application under the Right to Information Act, 2005 (RTI Act) before the Central Public Informat.....
Tags : Information, Disclosure, Public interest
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Karnataka High Court: Trade Licence Mandatory to Function in City(28.05.2019)
Karnataka High Court has held that for a gas station to function within the limits of the city, it has to obtain a trade licence from the municipal co.....
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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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Madras High Court Directs Traffic Police to Explain Rule Regarding Wearing Helmets(05.06.2019)
Madras High Court has directed the Joint Commissioner of Police and the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Traffic, to appear before it to explain the imp.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Traffic Police, Helmet
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RBI Policy: RBI Cuts Repo Rate by 25 Bps(06.06.2019)
Reserve Bank of India’s monetary policy committee led by Shaktikanta Das cut the repo rate by 25 basis points while remaining considerate of growth co.....
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Kerala High Court: Mere Possession of Sexually Explicit Photos Not an Offence(10.06.2019)
Kerala High Court while holding that mere possession of sexually explicit photos in private custody without circulation or publication will not amount.....
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Kerala HC: Burden on Insurer to Prove That Cancellation Policy Has Been Informed to Vehicle Owner(17.06.2019)
Kerala High Court has rejected the award of a Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, which had exonerated the insurer from liability in a motor accident cla.....
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Claimant’s reputation is harmed at time of publication notwithstanding that, reader knows nothing about him other than what the publication tells him(12.06.2019)
In present case, the claimant, Bruno Lachaux, is a French aerospace engineer who at the relevant time lived with his British wife Afsana in the Uni.....
Tags : Article, Publication, Reputation, Diminishing of
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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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Bombay High Court Directs Police to Punish Vehicles Using Police Stickers(01.07.2019)
Bombay High Court has held that applying police stickers on personal vehicles is an illegal offence. Directing officials to take action against those .....
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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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Madras High Court Orders Police to Stop Accepting Gifts, Bouquets and Rewards(08.07.2019)
Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu police chief to issue a circular within six weeks to all police officers in the State to enforce rules o.....
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Availability of officers to hear Public Grievances(04.07.2019)
As per the guidelines issued by the Government of India, each Ministry/Department is required to nominate a Director of Public Grievances for ensuring.....
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Jammu and Kashmir High Court Seeks Info on Implementation of Drug Policy(12.07.2019)
Jammu and Kashmir High Court has directed the State Government to inform it by July 31 about the steps taken to implement the notified drug policy in .....
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Central Government hereby declares the services of industry engaged in Food Stuffs to be a Public Utility Service for the purposes of Industrial Disputes Act, 1947(09.07.2019)
Whereas the Central Government is satisfied that the public interest requires that the services of the industry engaged in Food Stuffs, which is cover.....
Tags : Industry, Food Stuffs, Public Utility Service
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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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Supreme Court Rejects Moneylife Foundation's PIL Against LIC Jeevan Saral Policy(15.07.2019)
Supreme Court has declined to entertain non-profit organization Money Life Foundation’s plea alleging that the LIC through its Jeevan Saral Policy has.....
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Delhi High Court: Non-Joining of Public Witnesses Not Sufficient to Doubt Police Witnesses(22.07.2019)
Delhi High Court has ruled that merely non-joining of any public witness at the time of recovery of weapons does not raise doubt as to the truthfulnes.....
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Policy for Non-Performing Civil Servants(24.07.2019)
The provisions of Fundamental Rules (FR) 56(j), Rule 48 of Central Civil Services (CCS) (Pension) Rules, 1972 and Rule 16(3) (Amended) of All India Se.....
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Clarification regarding applicability of Notification No. 45/2017-Customs dated 30.06.2017 on goods which were exported earlier for exhibition purpose/consignment basis(24.07.2019)
1. Representations have been received for clarifying the issue of applicability of Notification no. 45/2017-Customs on the re-import of goods which ha.....
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Draft National Policy on E-Commerce(24.07.2019)
A draft National e-Commerce policy covering various areas of e-Commerce, has been prepared and placed for comments in public domain. Views/suggestions.....
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Madras High Court: Police Complaints Authority not Authorized to Issue Directions to Register FIR(31.07.2019)
Madras High Court has ruled that the Police Complaints Authority was not authorized to issue directions to police for registration of FIR or further i.....
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Bombay High Court Directs State Government to Submit Details on Police Vacancies(06.08.2019)
Bombay High Court has issued a notice to the State Government seeking details of the current strength and vacancies in the State police.
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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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Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies(07.08.2019)
This Statement sets out various developmental and regulatory policy measures in the areas of Financial Markets; Payment and Settlement Systems; Bankin.....
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Removal of Licensing Requirements, Stock Limits and Movement Restrictions on Specified Foodstuffs (Amendment) Order, 2019(06.08.2019)
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 3 of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 (10 of 1955), the Central Government hereby makes the followin.....
Tags : Removal, Licensing Requirements, Amendment order
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Revocation of licence can only be justified in presence of aggravating factors that allow infraction to be labelled grave(07.08.2019)
The Appellant is a Customs Broker with Pawan Kumar Jaiswal as one of its Directors. Department observed the violation of Regulation 11(d) and (e) of C.....
Tags : License, Cancellation, Legality
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NCDRC Directs LIC to Pay Claim, Interest to Policy Holder's Widow(29.08.2019)
National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has rejected Life Insurance Claims’s/LIC's claim that a policy-holder lied about his health condition .....
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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.....
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Government inserts new policy condition under Chapter 87 of ITC (HS), 2017-Schedule-1 (Import Policy)(28.08.2019)
In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 of FT (D&R) Act, 1992, read with paragraph 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020, as amend.....
Tags : Policy condition, Insertion, Vehicles, Import
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Extension of timeline for public consultation on Draft National Resource Efficiency Policy, 2019(26.08.2019)
Acknowledging the progress that has been made to implement Draft National Resource Efficiency Policy (NREP), the Ministry of Environment, Forest and C.....
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Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit of USD 800 million to the Government of the Republic of Maldives(05.09.2019)
Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated March 18, 2019 with the Government of the Republic of Maldives for making .....
Tags : Credit, Republic, Maldives, Support
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Bombay High Court Criticizes Goa Police for Posing with Mother Accused of Abandoning her New-Born(11.09.2019)
Bombay High Court has heavily criticized some of the police officials of the Goa Police for posing in front of the media with a mother arrested for al.....
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Karnataka High Court: Learners Licence Valid, Trainer not Must(11.09.2019)
Karnataka High Court has ruled that a Learners License issued by a competent authority is a valid license and a rider or learner need not accompany an.....
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Bombay HC: To Attract Section 3(1) (s), Event Must Happen Both in Public and in Presence of Public(30.09.2019)
Bombay High Court has ruled that insult or humiliation must take place in the presence of or in the proximity of atleast one independent public witnes.....
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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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Central Government hereby declare that the provisions of sub-clause (i) of clause (c) of sub-section (1) of Section 10 of Banking Regulation Act, 1949 shall not apply to Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited(01.10.2019)
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 53 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the Central Government, on the recommendatio.....
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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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Delhi High Court: Ensuring Central Schools in Each District and Common Syllabus is Policy Decision(14.10.2019)
Delhi High Court has ruled that ensuring atleast at least one Central school in each Taluka and having common syllabus for all schools is a policy dec.....
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Delhi High Court Directs Govt to Set Up Police Booths with Least Possible Hindrance to Public(22.10.2019)
Delhi High Court has directed that police booths should be constructed with least possible hindrance to public at large and basic facilities be provid.....
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Delhi High Court Seeks Govt’s Reply Over VoIP Breach(22.10.2019)
Delhi High Court has issued notices to the Department of Telecommunication and the Finance Ministry, besides Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp, seeking .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Police VoIP
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SC:Court Order Needed Before Providing Police Assistance to Deliver Possession to Decree Holder(22.10.2019)
Supreme Court has castigated executive authorities for using police assistance to deliver possession of a property to a decree-holder though there was.....
Tags : SC, Police Assistance
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Telangana High Court: Form Committee to Improve Public Health(25.10.2019)
Telangana High Court has directed the State Government to constitute a committee of top officials to take effective steps to improve public health whi.....
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Karnataka High Court Quashes Meaning of ‘Persons in Public Life’(25.10.2019)
Karnataka High Court has quashed the meaning of the term “persons in public life” in two categories under the Karnataka Housing Board (Allotment) Regu.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Public Life
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Supreme Court Asks Governments to Step up Efforts to Combat Hunger(30.10.2019)
With 14.8 per cent of India's population going hungry every day, Supreme Court has asked the central and state governments why there are no "community.....
Tags : Supreme Court, community kitchens, public distribution system scheme
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Affidavit For Admission/Denial Of Documents In Commercial Suits Must Filed Within 45 Days(31.10.2019)
Present appeal filed by the plaintiff challenging the order of the learned Joint Registrar in CS (COMM) 1261/2018, whereby the learned Joint Registrar.....
Tags : Replication, Filing, Right
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Application to initiate insolvency proceedings is maintainable only when Applicant is a financial creditor under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC).(23.10.2019)
The Appellant filed the present appeal aggrieved by the order of the Adjudicating Authority National Company Law Tribunal, whereby the Adjudicating Au.....
Tags : Nature of claim, Application, Maintainability
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Allahabad High Court: No Need to Seek Sanction for Prosecution for Retired Public Servant(15.11.2019)
Allahabad High Court has ruled that no sanction for prosecution under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 is necessary after the retirement of the .....
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Exercise of powers under Article 227 of Constitution is not affected in any manner by presence of alternate remedy but the power is to be exercised sparingly(11.11.2019)
The brief facts as noted, is that the Petitioner herein had filed a suit for permanent injunction against the Respondent in claiming right title and i.....
Tags : Jurisdiction, Application, Maintainability
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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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Amendment in import policy of Iron and Steel and incorporation of policy condition in Chapter 72, 73 and 86 of ITC (HS), 2017, Schedule-I (Import Policy)(13.11.2019)
In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 of FT (D&R) Act, 1992, read with paragraph 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020, as amend.....
Tags : Amendment, Import policy, Incorporation, Condition
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Delhi High Court Junks Plea to Replace Delhi Police with Another Security Force in Courts(19.11.2019)
Delhi High Court has declined to entertain a plea by two lawyers seeking to replace the police with some other security force in the courts here in vi.....
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Adjudicating Authority under IBC is not a 'Court of Law' and it does not decide money claim or 'Suit'(18.11.2019)
The Appellant/'Financial Creditor' had projected the Application under Section 7 of the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code, 2016 ('I&B' Code,) read with Rul.....
Tags : Dispute, Adjudication, Application, Maintainability
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Amendment in Import policy of Iron and Steel and incorporation of policy condition in Chapter 72, 73 and 86 of ITC(HS), 2017 Schedule-1(21.11.2019)
1. Kind reference is invited to DGFT Notification No.'s 17/2015-2020 & 32/2015-20 dated 05.09.2019 & 13.11.2019 respectively. Further vide Circular No.....
Tags : Amendment, Import policy, Iron and Steel
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Financial Action Task Force Public Statement(18.11.2019)
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has called on its members and other jurisdictions to apply counter-measures to protect the international financ.....
Tags : FATF, Public Statement, Financial system, Protection
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Supreme Court Upholds High Court Decision to Quash Manipur Public Service Commission Exam, 2016(25.11.2019)
Supreme Court has upheld the decision of the Manipur High Court to quash Manipur Public Service Commission 2016 (Main) Exam with directions to conduct.....
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Tripura High Court: Courts have no Jurisdiction to Interfere with Policy Decisions(26.11.2019)
Tripura High Court has reiterated that Courts do not have the jurisdiction to interfere in policy decisions of the Government. The Court ruled that th.....
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Where there is an existence of dispute prior to issuance of Demand Notice, Adjudicating Authority must reject the application(22.11.2019)
Present appeal is arising out of the impugned order passed by the Adjudicating Authority (National Company Law Tribunal, Division Bench), admitting th.....
Tags : Dispute, Existence, Application, Maintainability
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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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RBI Policy: Interest Rates Unchanged, GDP Growth Forecast Lowered(06.12.2019)
Reserve Bank of India has released its fifth bi-monthly monetary policy statement for 2019-20 in which the Monetary Policy Committee, decided to keep .....
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High Court can intervene if NCLT passes order in matter relating to Public Law(03.12.2019)
Two seminal questions of importance raised in present matter is whether the High Court ought to interfere, under Article 226/227 of the Constitution o.....
Tags : NCLT, Jurisdiction, Public law
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Karnataka High Court to AG: Ask Govt Why Students were Taken to Police Stations(20.12.2019)
Karnataka High Court has said it will check the legality of the prohibitory orders implemented from December 19 to 21 while it rapped the State Govern.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Police Stations
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Central Government hereby declares the services engaged in the industry of defence establishments to be a public utility service for the purposes of Industrial Disputes Act, 1947(18.12.2019)
Whereas the Central Government is satisfied that the public interest so requires that the services engaged in the industry of defence establishments, .....
Tags : Defence services, Public utility, Declaration
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A claim for indemnification insurance under an insurance contract can only arise when liability to third party in a certain amount has been established(10.12.2019)
The issue in present appeal is whether an insured’s contingent right to claim indemnification under an insurance policy is capable of becoming prescri.....
Tags : Indemnification, Contingent right, Policy
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Query regarding import policy of Iron & Steel(08.01.2020)
DGFT vide Notification No. 17/2015-2020 dated 05.09.2019 amended the import policy of Iron & Steel by revising it from 'Free' to 'Free' subject to com.....
Tags : Query, Import policy, Amendment
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Reserve Bank of India Lifts Restrictions on Catholic Syrian Bank on Opening Branches(15.01.2020)
Reserve Bank of India has lifted a restriction that was imposed on the Catholic Syrian Bank for opening new branches, given the delayed initial public.....
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Bombay High Court Allows Release of ‘Umeed’ Movie(17.01.2020)
Bombay High Court has held that there can be no monopoly of copyright in the idea or subject of a film based on the subject of a clinical trial, which.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Copyright of Subject of Public Domain
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Central Administrative Tribunal, Chandigarh Quashes Appointment of Director General of Police, Punjab(20.01.2020)
Central Administrative Tribunal, Chandigarh has quashed the appointment of Dinkar Gupta as the Director-General of Police, Punjab.
Tags : Central Administrative Tribunal, Director General of Police, Punjab
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Facility to view status of/deficiency in claim applications and making good those deficiencies(15.01.2020)
1. The Justice (Retd.) R.M. Lodha Committee (the "Committee") had initiated the process of refunds for investors of PACL having claim amount upto Rs. .....
Tags : Status, Claim applications, Deficiencies
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Telangana High Court Makes Lord Venkateswara a Respondent in Public Interest Litigation(21.01.2020)
Telangana High Court has made Lord Venkateswara a Respondent in a Public Interest Litigation which questioned the construction of a temple in a park. .....
Tags : Telangana High Court, Lord Venkateswara, Party in Public Interest Litigation
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AAR: 18% Goods and Service Tax Applicable on Entry Fee and Amusement Facility in Public Park(21.01.2020)
Authority for Advance Ruling, Rajasthan has ruled that 18% of Goods and Services Tax would apply to the entry fee and amusement facility in the public.....
Tags : Authority of Advance Ruling, Rajasthan, Entry Fee and Amusement Facility in Public Park
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Delhi HC Orders Time Limit for Disposal of Application Moved by Bank to Sell Vehicle in Recovery Suit(22.01.2020)
Delhi High Court has held that the Applications filed for seeking permission to sell a vehicle seized by the bank in cases of default cannot be kept p.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Time Limit for Disposal of Application to Sell Vehicle
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Delhi Court Seeks Report on Jamia Millia Police Brutality(23.01.2020)
Delhi Court has asked Jamia Nagar Police Station to file an action taken report on a complaint filed by Jamia Millia Islamia alleging unauthorized ent.....
Tags : Delhi Court, Jamia Millia Police Brutality
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SC: Debts Recovery Tribunal Has No Power to Condone Delay in Filing Review Application(27.01.2020)
Supreme Court has held that the Debts Recovery Tribunal has no power to condone the delay in filing application for review under the Recovery of Debts.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Debt Recovery Tribunal's Power to Condone Delay, Review Application
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Allahabad HC Asks UP Government to Submit Report on Allegations of Police Atrocities(28.01.2020)
Allahabad High Court has asked the Uttar Pradesh Government to submit a report on allegations of police atrocities against anti-Citizenship Amendment .....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Report on Police Atrocities
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Bombay High Court Suggests BMC to Invite Fresh Applications for Junior Panel Lawyers(28.01.2020)
Bombay High Court has asked the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to invite applications from lawyers interested in being empaneled on the Juni.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, Fresh Applications for Junior Panel Lawyers
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Karnataka High Court Grants Bail to Bangladeshi Christian Woman Citing Citizenship (Amendment) Act(29.01.2020)
Karnataka High Court has granted bail to a Bangladeshi Christian woman, citing Section 2 of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, according to which .....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Application of Citizenship Amendment Act
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CESTAT, New Delhi: No Service Tax on Charging License Fee for Quick Heal Antivirus Software(31.01.2020)
Customs Excise Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), New Delhi has held that the Quick Heal Antivirus software is deemed goods but whether the tran.....
Tags : Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Service Tax on Charging License Fee, Quick Heal
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Supreme Court: Landlord Not Precluded from Making Application for Fair Rent Determination(03.02.2020)
Supreme Court has held that a landlord is not precluded from making an application for determination of fair rent during the currency of agreed rent b.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Fair Rent Determination, Application by Landlord
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Delhi High Court Tests Police’s Emergency Helpline Number(05.02.2020)
Delhi High Court has tested the Delhi Police’s single emergency helpline number ‘112’ during proceedings and found it to be functional. However, the l.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Police Emergency Helpline Number
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Securities and Exchange Board of India Unveils New FPI Registration Application(05.02.2020)
Securities and Exchange Board of India has come out with a common application form for registration of foreign portfolio investors, to enhance operati.....
Tags : Securities and Exchange Board of India, Application for Foreign Portfolio Investors Registration
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Bombay HC: Simpliciter Termination of Probationer Judge, Principles of Natural Justice Not Necessary(05.02.2020)
Bombay High Court has held that in case the order of termination of a probationer judge is simpliciter termination, it is not necessary to follow the .....
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Delhi High Court: Time Limit Enhanced Under Section 29A Applicable to Pending Proceedings(05.02.2020)
Delhi High Court has held that the time limit for completion of arbitration proceedings, enhanced by amending Section 29A (1) of the Arbitration and C.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Time Limit Applicable to Pending Cases
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Supreme Court Says Protestors at Shaheen Bagh Cannot Block Public Roads(10.02.2020)
Supreme Court has said that the Anti-Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 protesters at Delhi''s Shaheen Bagh cannot block public roads and create inconv.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Shaheen Bagh, Public Roads
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One-time permission for resubmission of applications for claiming assistance under 'Transport and Marketing Assistance for Specified Agriculture Products Scheme(04.02.2020)
1. With reference to the subject mentioned above, attention is invited to sub-paras (e) and (f) of para 7(A). 01 of "Handbook of Procedures" notified .....
Tags : Permission, Re-submission, Applications
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Openness is not necessarily a statement about visual qualities of land, nor does it imply freedom from all forms of development(05.02.2020)
The short point in present appeal is whether the Appellant county council, as local planning authority, correctly understood the meaning of the word “.....
Tags : Visual impact, Openness, Planning policies
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Beneficiaries of policy taken out by insured are also consumers under Consumer Protection Act, 1986, even if, they are not parties to contract of insurance(06.02.2020)
The facts of the case are, claimants, referred to as ‘the farmers’, had grown Byadgi Chilli Crop during the year 20122013. These farmers had stored t.....
Tags : Policy, Beneficiaries, Indemnification
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Delhi High Court Issues Notice Seeking Centre’s Response on Plea for Special Probe(12.02.2020)
Delhi High Court has sought the Centre’s response to a plea seeking Court-monitored probe by a committee or a special investigation team into the poli.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Jamia Millia Islamia University, Police Crackdown
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Allahabad HC Dismisses Plea to Quash Notices to Recover Public Loss from Anti-CAA Protesters(12.02.2020)
Allahabad High Court has dismissed a Petition challenging notices issued by the District Administration of State of Uttar Pradesh to recover damages f.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Damages for Loss of Public Property, Anti- Citizenship Amendment Act Protests
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Madras High Court Takes Suo Moto Notice of Issue of Grabbing of Public Lands(14.02.2020)
The Madras High Court has taken suo moto notice of the issue of encroachment of public land. The Court has observed that the Government land is being .....
Tags : Madras High Court, Encroachment of Public Lands
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Kerala High Court: Toddy Shop Licence Not To Be Granted/Renewed in Residential Areas(17.02.2020)
Kerala High Court has observed that no toddy shop shall be located in a residential area infringing the right of privacy of the individual to have res.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Toddy Shop Licence
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Delhi HC Seeks Union Response in Alleged Bookie Sanjeev Chawla's Plea Against Police Custody(17.02.2020)
Delhi High Court has directed the Union Government to file a status report in a plea moved by alleged cricket bookie, Sanjeev Chawla seeking quashing .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Sanjeev Chawla, Plea Against Police Custody
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Bombay HC Asks Centre to Submit Procedure in Application Against Unlawful Activities of Organization(17.02.2020)
Bombay High Court has asked the Centre to submit on record the procedure followed in deciding an application seeking a ban on an organisation for indu.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Procedure for Application, Unlawful Activities of Organization
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Gujarat High Court Rejects Bail Application of ISIS Ideologue(18.02.2020)
Gujarat High Court has rejected the bail application of a person who was alleged to be advocating ISIS ideology through various social media platforms.....
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ITAT, Delhi: License Fee Paid to Indian Railway Allowable as Depreciation(18.02.2020)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Delhi has held that depreciation under section 32 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 is allowable in respect of the amo.....
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ITAT, Pune: License Fees for Use of Industrial Parks Assessable as ‘Business Income’(18.02.2020)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Pune has recently held that the license fees received for the use of Industrial Parks should be assessed as busi.....
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Supreme Court Says Torrent Chennai City Gas License Valid(19.02.2020)
Supreme Court has upheld the award of city gas license for Chennai Torrent Gas rejecting the plea of Adani Gas that its “unreasonably high bid” should.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Torrent Chennai City Gas License
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CESTAT, Mumbai: Application for Compounding of Offence Can Not be Rejected on Technical Grounds(20.02.2020)
Custom, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Mumbai has held that the purpose of compounding of offence against the payment of compoundin.....
Tags : Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Application for Compounding of Offence
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A Magistrate who passes an order on settlement under Section 125 of CrPC has power to recall or set aside the Order, if terms of the same are violated(19.02.2020)
Present appeal has been filed against the judgment of the High Court filed by the Appellant for setting aside the order passed by the Additional Princ.....
Tags : Maintenance application, Revival, Validity
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If acknowledgement is made before expiry of period of limitation, then a fresh period of limitation shall be computed from time, when acknowledgement was signed(14.02.2020)
Present two Appeals emanates from the common order passed by the Adjudicating Authority/National Company Law Tribunal, whereby the Application filed b.....
Tags : Application, Maintainability, Time Extension
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J&K HC Dismisses Intervention Application of Association of Pellet Survivors as "Unnecessary"(24.02.2020)
Jammu and Kashmir High Court have dismissed an application filed by Association of Pellet Survivors to intervene in an ongoing Public Interest Litigat.....
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Allahabad High Court: SC/ST Act Applies if Offence is Public(25.02.2020)
Allahabad High Court has set aside an order of summoning under the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 (SC/.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Applicability of SC/ST Act
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Allahabad HC Directs U.P. DGP to Take Action Against Policemen Involved in Injuring Students(25.02.2020)
Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) to identify and take action against the policemen who were involv.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Action Against Policemen, Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019
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Delhi High Court Issues Notice to Centre Over Green Nod for Central Visa(25.02.2020)
Delhi High Court has issued notices to the Centre and the Central Public Works Department asking them to respond to the plea seeking that no environme.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Action Against Policemen, Green Nod for Central Visa
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Allahabad HC Refuses to Entertain Writ Petition of Applicant Evading Summons of GST Intelligence(27.02.2020)
Allahabad High Court has refused to entertain a Writ Petition of an Applicant who consistently evaded summons of Goods and Services Tax (GST) Intellig.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Applicant Evading Summons of GST Intelligence
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Karnataka High Court Pulls Up State for Not Acting on Complaints Against Police(28.02.2020)
Karnataka High Court has observed that endorsements made by the police on complaints made by victims and family members of the two deceased persons in.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Mangalore Police Firing Case
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Gujarat HC Permits to File Refund Application as Chilling and Packaging of Milk is Exempted(28.02.2020)
Gujarat High Court has permitted the Petitioner to file the refund application as chilling and packaging of milk is exempted under Goods and Service T.....
Tags : Gujarat High Court, Anticipatory Bail, Refund Application
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Integrity of judicial officer must be of a higher order and even a single aberration is not permitted(27.02.2020)
Present writ petitions have been filed by two erstwhile judicial officers who were members of the judicial service in the State of Jharkhand and are d.....
Tags : Compulsory retirement, Public interest, Legality
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Cabinet approves Exemption from applicability of DPE Guidelines to India Ports Global Limited(26.02.2020)
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has approved the exemption of the India Ports Global Ltd. (IPGL) from the DPE Gui.....
Tags : Exemption, Applicability, DPE Guidelines
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ITAT, Mumbai: Wrong Assumption or Incorrect Application Would Make Order Liable for Revision(04.03.2020)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Mumbai has held that the wrong assumption of facts or incorrect application of the law would make the order liab.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Wrong Assumption or Incorrect Application
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Supreme Court: Can’t Deny Insurance Claim Over Driver’s Fake Licence(05.03.2020)
Supreme Court has ruled that an insurance company cannot deny the claim to the owner of a vehicle involved in a road accident if his driver had falsel.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Driver's Fake Licence
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AAR, West Bengal: Public Health is Eligible for GST Exemption(11.03.2020)
Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR), West Bengal has held that the service of public health, sanitation, conservancy, and solid waste management is a f.....
Tags : Authority for Advance Ruling, Public Health
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NCLAT: Limitation Period Applicable to Application Filed by Financial Creditor(16.03.2020)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has reversed the order of the National Company Law Tribunal, Ahemdabad holding that the order of admission of .....
Tags : National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Limitation on Application by Financial Creditor
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Exemption of a Banking Company from the application of the provisions of Sections 5 and 6 of the Competition Act, 2002(11.03.2020)
In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (a) of section 54 of the Competition Act, 2002 (12 of 2003), the Central Government hereby exempts a Ban.....
Tags : Exemption, Banking Company, Application, Provisions
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Cancellation of driving license for all classes or description of vehicles permanently is excessive(12.03.2020)
Petitioner impugns judgment whereby the appeal of the Petitioner impugning order on conviction has been dismissed, however the order on sentence has .....
Tags : Driving licence, Cancellation, Legality
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When affairs of Company are being conducted in manner prejudicial to public interest, Tribunal is empowered to replace the existing Management(13.03.2020)
The Union of India moved a Petition under Sections 401/397/398 read with Section 408 of the Companies Act, 1956 (now Section 241(2) read with Section .....
Tags : Report, Public interest, Management, Replacement
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ITAT, Pune: Income Tax Act, 1961 Has No Provisions to Condone Delay in Filing Misc. Applications(25.03.2020)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Pune, while dismissing a bunch of miscellaneous applications, has held that the Income Tax Act, 1961 does not ha.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Condonation of Delay in Filing Miscellaneous Applications.
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Rajasthan HC: Applications for Sentence Suspension Not 'Extreme Urgent Matters' During Lockdown(01.04.2020)
Rajasthan High Court has directed the Registry to not list applications for bail and sentence suspension under the category of 'extreme urgent matters.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Applications for Sentence Suspension
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Rajasthan HC Seeks State's Reply in Plea Against Police Brutality During National Lockdown(01.04.2020)
Rajasthan High Court has directed the State Government to file its reply on a Petition alleging use of force by the police authorities for implementat.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Police Brutality
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Madras HC Directs State to File Report on Action Taken by Police Against Lockdown Violators(06.04.2020)
Madras High Court has asked the State Government to file a report on lockdown violations and the action taken by the Police against such violators, wi.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Police Action, Lockdown Violation
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Direction to policy holders whose motor vehicle third party insurance policies fall due for renewal during the lockdown period can make the same on or before 21st April, 2020(01.04.2020)
In exercise of powers conferred by sub-sections (1) and (5) of section 64VB of the Insurance Act, 1938, read with rule 59 of the Insurance Rules, 1939.....
Tags : Direction, Policy holders, Renewal, Lockdown period
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Kerala HC Constitutes Special Bench to Hear Bail Applications Through Video Conferencing(07.04.2020)
Kerala High Court has constituted a Special Bench to hear Bail Applications. The Court has started hearing bail applications from 6th April, 2020 thro.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Special Bench to Hear Bail Applications
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Telangana HC Seeks Govt Response on PPEs to Frontline Medics & Supply of Essentials to Public(07.04.2020)
Telangana High Court has directed the State government to submit an interim report with regard to availability of Personal Protective Equipments (PPEs.....
Tags : Telangana High Court, PPEs to Frontline Medics & Supply of Essentials to Public
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Telangana HC Seeks Response in Suo Moto Case for Use of Police Excesses During COVID Lockdown(09.04.2020)
Telangana High Court has sought the Advocate General's response in a suo moto hearing about the use of police excesses against people violating lockdo.....
Tags : Telangana High Court, Use of Police Excesses
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Rajasthan HC: Prior Sanction of Govt. Mandatory for Initiating Inquiry Against Public Servant(13.04.2020)
Rajasthan High Court has held that investigation based on a private complaint about corruption cannot be conducted against public servants for want of.....
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MHA: Face Cover Compulsory in All Public Places & Work Spaces; Public Spitting Prohibited(15.04.2020)
Union Home Ministry has issued a directive making the wearing of face cover compulsory in all public places and work spaces. Public spitting has also .....
Tags : Ministry of Home Affairs, Face Masks, Public Spitting
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Centre Extends Time for Renewal of Health, Third Party Motor Vehicle Insurance Policies Till May 15(16.04.2020)
Ministry of Finance has issued notifications to extend the time for renewal of health and third party motor vehicle insurance policies till 15th May, .....
Tags : Finance Ministry, Renewal of Health, Third Party Motor Vehicle Insurance Policies
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Delhi HC Issues Notice in Police Officer's Plea Seeking Quashing of FIR Under SC/ST Act(16.04.2020)
Delhi High Court has issued notice in a plea moved by a police officer seeking quashing of a First Information Report (FIR) against him which was regi.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Police Officer's Plea Seeking Quashing of FIR Under SC/ST Act
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Government amends Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy for curbing opportunistic acquisitions of Indian companies(17.04.2020)
The Government of India has reviewed the extant FDI policy for curbing opportunistic takeovers/acquisitions of Indian companies due to the current COV.....
Tags : Investment, FDI policy, Amendment
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SC: Industrial Policies Cannot be Hit by Doctrine of Promissory Estoppel(24.04.2020)
Supreme Court has held that the industrial policies or notifications cannot be hit by the doctrine of promissory estoppel. The Court was of the view t.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Industrial Policies
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SC: Non Joining Duty Vacancy Can't be Filled from Expired PSC Rank List(27.04.2020)
Supreme Court has held that Public Service Commission cannot advise any candidate to a Non-Joining Duty vacancy from an expired rank list, if such vac.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Supreme Court has held that Public Service Commission cannot advise any candidate to a Non-Joining Duty vacancy from an expired rank list, if such vacancy was reported after the expiry of the rank list.
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Delhi HC Asks Police to Submit Report in Plea Claiming Police Brutality for Not Wearing Masks(28.04.2020)
Delhi High Court has directed Delhi Police to submit a status report in a plea claiming police brutality for not wearing masks while roaming around in.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Police Brutality
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Delhi HC Directs Proceedings Against Police Officers for Not Registering FIR(29.04.2020)
Delhi High Court has directed for initiating proceedings against police officers, under Section 4 of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Preven.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Proceedings Against Police Officers
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SC: Foreign Award Against Public Policy Not Enforceable(01.05.2020)
Supreme Court has held a foreign award unenforceable on the grounds of being opposed to the "foundational policy of Indian law and basic concept of ju.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Public Policy
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While construing a contract of insurance, it is not permissible for a Court to substitute the terms of the contract(24.04.2020)
The present appeals arise from a judgment of the National Commission which in first appeal upheld the judgment of the State Commission. The SCDRC held.....
Tags : Insurance policy, Terms, Interpretation, Legality
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Kerala HC Refuses to Stay Ordinance for Deferment of Salary Payment in Public Emergencies(06.05.2020)
Kerala High Court has refused to grant interim relief of stay in the petitions challenging the Kerala Disaster and Public Health Emergency (Special Pr.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Deferment of Salary Payment in Public Emergencies
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SC Dismisses Plea Challenging Salary Cut Orders of Police(06.05.2020)
Supreme Court has dismissed a plea seeking quashing of Government orders of salary cuts towards Police personnel. The Court has further noted that the.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Salary Cut Orders of Police
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SC Dismisses Plea Against Opening of Public Sector Enterprises During Lockdown(08.05.2020)
Supreme Court has dismissed a plea in the Supreme Court which sought for directions against Public Sector Enterprises who were treating themselves as .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Opening of Public Sector Enterprises
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Karnataka HC Directs Govt to Inform Policy on Special Trains(11.05.2020)
Karnataka High Court has asked the State Government to place on record its policy laying down the manner in which all the migrant workers who wish to .....
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SARFAESI Act is applicable to Cooperative Banks(05.05.2020)
In present case, the question relates to the scope of the legislative field covered by Entry 45 of List I viz. ‘Banking’ and Entry 32 of List II of th.....
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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 .....
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Karnataka HC Directs District Court Not to Defer Hearing Bail Applications(12.05.2020)
Karnataka High Court has said that trial Court cannot defer hearing of bail application stating that it is not a case of extreme urgency without going.....
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Madhya Pradesh HC: Application for Anticipatory Bail Maintainable After Accused Declared Absconder(14.05.2020)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has observed that declaration of an accused as an "absconder" under Section 82 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 does .....
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Allahabad HC Enables Persons Desirous of Opposing Any Application to Join VC Proceedings(14.05.2020)
Allahabad High Court has intimated that all person desirous of opposing any application before the High Court may send a request for the same on presc.....
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SEBI Relaxes Rule for Minimum 25% Public Stake in Listed Companies(15.05.2020)
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has eased the 25% minimum public shareholding norm for listed companies in the wake of the Covid-19 outb.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice in Plea Demanding Centre to Permit Operation of Public Transport(15.05.2020)
Delhi High Court has issued notice to Central Government and Delhi Government in a plea seeking a direction to the Central Government to permit the op.....
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Bombay HC Allows Hotels, Restaurants & Bars to Pay Hiked License Fee by June 1(15.05.2020)
Bombay High Court has granted hotels, bars and restaurants in the State of Maharashtra, extension of time to pay license fee at pre-revised rate till .....
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Relaxation from the applicability of SEBI Circular dated October 10, 2017 on non-compliance with the Minimum Public Shareholding requirements(14.05.2020)
1. SEBI circular No. CFD/CMD/CIR/P/2017/115 dated October 10, 2017 lays down the procedure to be followed by the recognized stock exchanges/depositori.....
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Delhi HC Directs SDMC to Deploy CRPF/Delhi Police Personnel to Man Barricades(19.05.2020)
Delhi High Court has directed the South Delhi Municipal Corporation to depute Central Reserve Police Force or Delhi Police personnel to man the barric.....
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Air Conditioner and its related Parts, Hermetic Compressor and Temperature Sensing Controls (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2020(18.05.2020)
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 16 read with sub-section (3) of section 25 of the Bureau of Indian Standard.....
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TDS provisions under Section 194H of IT Act is not applicable on sale of recharge vouchers and pre-paid vouchers to sole distributors(18.05.2020)
Present cross appeals filed by the Revenue as well as the assessee are directed against the common order of the learned Commissioner of Income Tax (Ap.....
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Special drive for disposal of applications for fixation of Brand Rate of Duty Drawback(28.05.2020)
1. To mitigate the hardship caused by the Covid-19 pandemic to the trade and industry and other stakeholders, Board vide Instruction No. 03/2020-Custo.....
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Central Government hereby declares the services engaged in the coal industry to be a public utility service for the purposes of Industrial Disputes Act, 1947(27.05.2020)
Whereas the Central Government is satisfied that public interest so requires that the services engaged in the coal industry, which is covered under it.....
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The acknowledgment in the form of letters/OTS/Settlement terms made by 'Corporate Debtor' before expiry of period of limitation results in a fresh period of limitation(22.05.2020)
The limited question involved in present appeal is whether the application under Section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 ("I&B Code") fi.....
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Adjudicating Authority is only required to ascertain existence of default from records of an information utility(22.05.2020)
The twin appeals preferred by the same 'Financial Creditor' viz 'Allahabad Bank' against two different 'Corporate Debtors' primarily assail the orders.....
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Facility to view status of/deficiency in claim applications and making good those deficiencies(02.06.2020)
The Justice (Retd.) R.M. Lodha Committee (the "Committee") vide Press Release dated January 15, 2020 requested investors/applicants with claims upto R.....
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Foreign exchange receipt must be attributable to the information or service contemplated by Section 80-O of Income-tax Act for claiming deduction(05.06.2020)
The short point calling for determination in present appeals is whether the income received by the Appellants in foreign exchange, for the services pr.....
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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.....
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NRDC Licenses NavRakshak PPE Suit Manufacturing Know-how to Five MSMEs Developed by Indian Navy(18.06.2020)
National Research Development Corporation (NRDC) has licensed the manufacturing know-how of a PPE Suit being named as NavRakshak to five MSME clients:.....
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Before entertaining a writ petition and passing any interim orders, Court must carefully weigh conflicting public interests(24.06.2020)
The present appeals are directed against the interim order passed by the High Court whereby in an intra-court appeal, the High Court passed an order o.....
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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 .....
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Bicycles-Retro Reflective Devices (Quality Control) Order, 2020(09.07.2020)
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 16 read with section 17 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 (11 of .....
Tags : Quality Control, Articles, Applicability
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Delhi HC Directs Police to Take Steps to Take Down Photographs of Woman from Porn Website(20.07.2020)
Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Police to take immediate steps to take down the photographs of a woman which were posted on a pornographic web.....
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Publication of RBI-Occasional Papers-Vol. 41, No.1, 2020(16.07.2020)
The Reserve Bank of India releases Volume 41, No.1 of its Occasional Papers, a research journal containing contributions from its staff. This issue co.....
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Madras HC Directs to Invoke Prevention of Corruption Act Against Police Officials(24.07.2020)
Madras High Court has pulled up the state prison authorities on being intimated that the police officials accompanying the convicts coming out on paro.....
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Restrictions on Public Procurement from certain countries(23.07.2020)
The Government of India today amended the General Financial Rules 2017 to enable imposition of restrictions on bidders from countries which share a la.....
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An unregistered agreement cannot be a ground for invoking provisions of Section 40A(2)(b) of the IT Act in absence of requirement of law(23.07.2020)
The Assessee Company was engaged in business of manufacturing and trading of ignition coils for motor vehicle engines. For the year under consideratio.....
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#New Education Policy 2020 : Union Cabinet Approves National Education Policy 2020(30.07.2020)
Union Cabinet has approved National Education Policy, 2020 that proposes restructuring in higher education doing away with affiliation to the universi.....
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Delhi HC Dismisses PIL Challenging Delhi Govt.'s "Freebie Policy" Of Electricity, Water Subsidies(31.07.2020)
Delhi High Court has dismissed with costs a Public Interest Litigation challenging the Delhi Government's grant of electricity and water concessions, .....
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Court cannot step in and substitute the decision of the Corporation in administrative exigencies(24.07.2020)
The Petitioner has filed present writ petition seeking to set aside transfer order and to exempt him from rotational transfer on compassionate grounds.....
Tags : Transfer order, Malice, Proof
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Bombay HC: Members of General Public with Grievances May Approach Court Directly(05.08.2020)
Bombay High Court has observed that if any members of the general public may have grievances regarding lack of supply of essential goods especially in.....
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Jammu & Kashmir HC Issues Notice in Plea Against 100% Domicile Reservation in Public Employment(05.08.2020)
Jammu and Kashmir High Court has issued notices to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs and Union Territory Administration on a Petition challenging 100.....
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Reserve Bank of India Keeps Lending Rate Unchanged in the Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy(06.08.2020)
Reserve Bank of India has come out with the Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy whereby the key lending rate has remained unchanged. The Committee has kept rep.....
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Kerala HC: No Bar on Filing Anticipatory Bail Applications in Triple Talaq Cases(10.08.2020)
Kerala High Court has held that Anticipatory Bail application under Section 438 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 is not barred in a case in wh.....
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Aadhaar Authentication for Good Governance (Social Welfare, Innovation, Knowledge) Rules, 2020(05.08.2020)
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub - section (1) of section 53 read with clause (aa) of sub-section (2) of section 53 of the Aadhaar (Targeted.....
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P&H HC: Protective Shield of Law to be Extended to Public Servants to Enable Discharge of Duty(11.08.2020)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has observed that the "protective shield of law" has to be extended to public servants to enable them to effectively dis.....
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Delhi HC Directs Centre to Consider Plea as Representation on Sale of Unlicensed Products(11.08.2020)
Delhi High Court has directed the Union of India as well as the Indian Council of Medical Research to consider as representation a plea seeking formul.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Sale of Unlicensed Products
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Orissa HC Sets Aside Order Mandating Bank Guarantees for Grant/Renewal of Excise Licenses(13.08.2020)
Orissa High Court has set aside a Government Order, mandating furnishing of Bank Guarantees, instead of Solvency certificates for grant or renewal of .....
Tags : Orissa High Court, Grant/Renewal of Excise Licenses
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Delhi HC Directs Delhi Govt to Hold Negotiatons with Insurance Companies, Finalise Policy(13.08.2020)
Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Government to hold negotiations with the top 3 nationalised insurance companies in India- New India Insurance,.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Policy on Group Medical Claim
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Income-Tax (19th Amendment) Rules, 2020(10.08.2020)
In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (d) of sub-section (8) of section 139A and clause (ii) of sub-section (7) of section 206AA read with sec.....
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Bombay HC Directs Mumbai Police Commissioner to Constitute SIT into Death Due to Police Brutality(18.08.2020)
Bombay High Court has directed the Mumbai Police Commissioner to form a Special Investigation Team of two officers within 24 hours to investigate the .....
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Bombay HC: Application Seeking Time Extension for Investigation Not Maintainable(21.08.2020)
Bombay High Court has held that an application seeking extension of time for investigation under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1.....
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TRAI releases Consultation Paper on "Enabling Unbundling of Different Layers Through Differential Licensing"(20.08.2020)
1. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has today released a Consultation Paper on "Enabling Unbundling of Different Layers Through Differ.....
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Central Government hereby declares the services of Bank Note Paper Mill India Private Limited, Mysore, Karnataka to be a public utility service for the purposes of Industrial Disputes Act, 1947(18.08.2020)
Whereas the Central Government is satisfied that the public interest so requires that the services in the Bank Note Paper Mill India Private Limited, .....
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SC Issues Notice on Plea Seeking 8 Hours Shift in Police Force with Weekly Offs(25.08.2020)
Supreme Court has issued notice to Union Territory of Chandigarh, State of Punjab and State of Haryana in a special leave Petition seeking introductio.....
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Centre Extends Validity of Driving Licences, Registrations, Fitness Certificates & Permits(25.08.2020)
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has extended the validity of documents like driving licenses, permits and registration that expired since 1st .....
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SC Tells Petitioner to Implead 28 States in Plea Seeking Permission for Muharram Public Procession(26.08.2020)
Supreme Court has asked the Petitioner to implead 28 States in a plea seeking permission of for taking out the Muharram public procession, in a limite.....
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SC Issues Notice on Plea Seeking Uniform Education Policy to Avoid Discrimination(28.08.2020)
Supreme Court has issued notice in a plea seeking for directions to the Union to formulate a uniform education policy in every State in order to curb .....
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Allahabad HC Seeks Road Map from UP Govt to Restrict Public Movement(31.08.2020)
Allahabad High Court has granted two days time to the Uttar Pradesh Government to come up with a "complete road map" to minimize public movement and p.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice in Modification Plea Seeking Extension of Deadline for Public Comments(01.09.2020)
Delhi High Court has issued notice in a modification plea seeking a direction to be issued to the Central Government to further extend the deadline fo.....
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SC Directs Centre to Come Up with Legislative & Executive Master Public Health Plan(01.09.2020)
Supreme Court has directed the Centre to convene a meeting of Health Ministers/Secretaries of all states and Union Territories in order to come up wit.....
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Delhi HC Directs Govt to Consider as Representation Plea for Process of Health Data Management(04.09.2020)
Delhi High Court has directed the Central Government to consider as representation a plea challenging the process adopted by the concerned authority f.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, National Digital Health Mission: Health Data Management Policy
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Delhi HC Orders Government to review Cadre Restructuring of Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force(08.09.2020)
Delhi High Court has passed an order directing the Government to review its cadre restructuring exercise pertaining to the General Duty Cadre and the .....
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J&K HC: Usage of Public Facilities for Commercial Exploitation Can't be Permitted(09.09.2020)
Jammu & Kashmir High Court has stressed that the Government Doctors cannot be permitted to "use their employment for private practice and commercial e.....
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Delhi HC Disposes of Plea Opposing National Health Data Management Policy's Consultation(10.09.2020)
Delhi High Court has disposed of a Petition challenging the consultation process for the National Digital Health Mission: Health Data Management Polic.....
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P&H HC: Submit FIR Details Against All Serving Police Officers in the State(14.09.2020)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has asked for details of the First Information Reports registered against all serving police officers in the State of Pu.....
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AP HC: Registration of Crime by Police Without Material Allegation May Lead to Anarchy(14.09.2020)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has observed that the registration of a crime without any material allegation to constitute cognizable offence, and harassin.....
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Issuance of Electronic Policies and dispensing with physical documents and wet signature on the proposal form(10.09.2020)
1. This has reference to Regulation 4 of IRDAI (Issuance of e-Insurance policies) Regulations, 2016 and Regulation 18 read with Regulation 8 (1) of IR.....
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Amendment in notification No. 50/2017-Customs, dated the 30th June, 2017(07.09.2020)
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962) and sub-section (12) of section 3 of the Cu.....
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Madras HC: Conduct of Police Personnel in Holding Demonstrations Similar to Strike(16.09.2020)
Madras High Court has ruled that the conduct of the police personnel in holding a demonstration before the Office of the Police Commissioner, raising .....
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J&K HC: Mere Reproduction of Police Dossier in Detention Order Can't Justify Detention(17.09.2020)
Jammu & Kashmir High Court has quashed a detention order detaining one Surinder Singh under Section 8 of the Jammu & Kashmir Public Safety Act, 1978 s.....
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Insertion of Policy condition in Chapter 85 and 94 of ITC (HS), 2017, Schedule-I (Import Policy)(17.09.2020)
1. In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 of FT (D&R) Act, 1992, read with paragraph 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020, as am.....
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SC: Time Of Publication of E-Gazette is Significant for Determining Enforceability of Notifications(24.09.2020)
Supreme Court has observed that the precise time when the gazette is published in the electronic mode is significant for determining the enforceabilit.....
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Delhi HC Directs Ministry of Information & Broadcasting to Decide Complaints Within 4 Weeks(24.09.2020)
Delhi High Court has directed the Central Government to consider the complaint filed by Youth Congress Secretary, Amrish Ranjan Pandey against Republi.....
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SC: Insurer Not Liable Unless Vehicle Owner Took Reasonable Care to Renew Driver’s Licence(25.09.2020)
Supreme Court has observed that when an employer employs a driver, he has to take reasonable care to see that his employee gets his licence renewed wi.....
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Applicability of the provisions of sub-clause (i) of clause (c) of sub-section (1) of Section 10 of Banking Regulation Act, 1949 to Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited(23.09.2020)
Whereas, sub-clause (i) of clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 10 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (10 of 1949) (hereinafter referred to as th.....
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Court cannot grant interlocutory injunction, unmindful of the existence of a prima facie case merely on basis of public interest(18.09.2020)
Present application, preferred by the Appellant praying for permitting the applicant to manufacture and sell its product "APIXABID", a generic product.....
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SC: Court Cannot Refuse Bail Application on Merits Saying Accused Went Back on Promise to Settle(05.10.2020)
Supreme Court has observed that a Court cannot refuse to hear a bail application on merits on the ground that the accused had failed to comply with th.....
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Non-applicability of the provisions of section 31 read with clause (t) of section 56 of Banking Regulation Act, 1949 to primary co-operative banks till 31st December, 2020(29.09.2020)
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 53 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (10 of 1949), the Central Government, on the .....
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SC Grants Time to Centre, RBI to File Affidavit to Bring on Record Policy Decisions on Grievances(05.10.2020)
Supreme Court has granted a week's time to the central government, the Reserve Bank of India, the Indian Banks Association and the individual banks to.....
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HP HC: Arms Licences Cannot be Granted to be Used as Status Symbol(07.10.2020)
Himachal Pradesh High Court has observed that Arms Licences cannot be granted to be used as status symbol, while directing the authorities to review a.....
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P&H HC Stays Decision to Convert Public Parks into Residential Areas in Faridabad(07.10.2020)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has stayed the conversion of public parks into residential area, noting the drastic effects on the ecology and environme.....
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Delhi HC Approves Insurance Policy to Implement CM Advocates Welfare Scheme(08.10.2020)
Delhi High Court has approved the insurance policy decided by the Delhi Government, with the assistance of the Bar Council of Delhi, to implement the .....
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Additional Norms on portability under Health Insurance policies(07.10.2020)
1. Reference is drawn to Chapter VIII of "Consolidated Guidelines on Product filing in Health Insurance Business" (Ref: IRDAI/HLT/REG/CIR/194/07/2020 .....
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Belated challenge cannot be entertained by present Court with regard to applicability of Notification(07.10.2020)
The Petitioners in the present case are studying in their fifth semester of the LLB course, in the Faculty of Law, University of Delhi ('DU'). They ha.....
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Orissa HC Reinstates Police Constable Terminated 25 Years Ago for Height Deficiency(13.10.2020)
Orissa High Court has directed reinstatement of a police constable who was terminated from service 25 years ago on the ground of deficiency of height .....
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Calcutta HC: Application u/s 9 Of A&C Act Can be Filed Where Part of Cause of Action has Arisen(14.10.2020)
Calcutta High Court has observed that an application under section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 can be filed where a part of the ca.....
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Pakistan SC Issues Notice to PM for Alleged Use of Public Property for Party's Legal Forum(14.10.2020)
Pakistan Supreme Court has issued suo-motu notice to the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan over his participation in a lawyers' convention organi.....
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SC Refuses Plea of Republic TV Seeking Quashing of Summons in TRP Case(15.10.2020)
Supreme Court has refused to entertain a writ petition filed by the company running Republic TV and its chief Mr. Arnab Goswami seeking to quash the s.....
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Rajasthan HC Directs State to Allow VRS Application of Doctor(19.10.2020)
Rajasthan High Court has directed the State of Rajasthan and Sawai Man Singh Medical College and Associate Hospital to allow the Voluntary Retirement .....
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Patna HC: Public Distribution System is a Policy Decision, Not to be Interfered by Court(21.10.2020)
Patna High Court has observed that pricing and procurement of food-grains for the public distribution system, as also fixing Minimum Support Price is .....
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Delhi HC Orders for Expeditious Processing of Ration Card Applications(22.10.2020)
Delhi High Court has passed an order in the writ petitions directing the State of National Capital Territory of Delhi to expeditiously process the pen.....
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Allahabad HC: Alcoholic with Sound Mind Cannot be Kept in Rehab Against His/Her Will(26.10.2020)
Allahabad High Court has observed in a Habeas Corpus Writ Petition that an alcoholic person who is otherwise of sound mind can't be kept in Rehab Cent.....
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P&H HC Asks for Details on FIRs Registered Against Serving Police Officers(30.10.2020)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has asked for details of the First Information Reports registered against the serving police officers of all ranks in th.....
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Bombay HC Pulls Up I&B Ministry Over Disclosure of Personal Details of RTI Applicants(30.10.2020)
Bombay High Court has pulled up the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting after being informed that personal details of more than 4000 of Rig.....
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SC: Police Presence During Test Identification Makes Statements Fall Within Ban of S. 162 CrPC(30.10.2020)
Supreme Court has held that when the Test identification parades are held in police presence, the resultant communications tantamount to statements ma.....
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HP HC: Declaration as ‘Absconder’ Not to Preclude from Filing Anticipatory Bail Application(02.11.2020)
Himachal Pradesh High Court has made it clear that declaration of an accused as an "absconder" under Section 82 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 197.....
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Bombay HC Issues Notice on Plea Seeking Transfer of Probe to CBI Alleging Harassment(09.11.2020)
Bombay High Court has heard the writ petition filed by Hansa Research Group against Mumbai police and officers of the crime branch for allegedly haras.....
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Kerala HC: Court Cannot Take Cognizance of Private Complaint Against Notary Public(09.11.2020)
Kerala High Court has observed that no Court shall take cognisance of any offence committed by a notary public in exercise or purported exercise of hi.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice in Plea Challenging Appointment of Special Public Prosecutors(10.11.2020)
Delhi High Court has issued notice in a plea challenging the appointment of eleven Special Public Prosecutors for conducting cases pertaining to the r.....
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HP HC Grants Interim Bail to 58-Year Old Taking Into Consideration His Age and Stress on Family(10.11.2020)
Himachal Pradesh High Court has granted interim bail to a 58-year-Old man, taking into account his age and the contention that he and his family membe.....
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Kerala HC Dismisses PIL Seeking Probe Into Air Crash Occurred at Calicut International Airport(18.11.2020)
Kerala High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation filed by a lawyer seeking a probe into air crash that occurred at the Calicut Internation.....
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SC: Travel Restrictions to India Not to be Considered in Future Visa Applications of Tablighi Members(20.11.2020)
Supreme Court has clarified that the condition imposed by the Karnataka High Court, while quashing criminal proceedings against eight foreigners belon.....
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Kerala Government Brings Ordinance Making Cyber Defamation/Intimidation an Offence(23.11.2020)
Kerala Government has signed an ordinance to incorporate Section 118A in the Kerala Police Act 1960, which makes intimidation, defamation, or insultin.....
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Government of India and NDB sign agreement for USD 500 Million to provide fast, reliable, safe and comfortable public transport system in the national capital region(19.11.2020)
The Government of India, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, National Capital Region Transport Corporation Limited and the New Development Bank.....
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Compliance of the FDI policy of the Government of India with regard to the entities involved in uploading/streaming of news and current affairs through digital media(16.11.2020)
1. Attention is invited to the decision of the Central Government, communicated vide Press Note No. 4 of 2019 dated 18th September, 2019 permitting 26.....
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Commissioner has administrative power to revoke a licence where a licence holder has not supplied certain information(20.11.2020)
In present matter, on 4 October 2018, the Commissioner of Police, through his delegate, revoked the Appellant's firearm licence pursuant to Section 20.....
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P&H HC: Bar Council Cannot Suspend Licence to Practice While Referring Complaint(25.11.2020)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has quashed a resolution passed by Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana suspending the licence of practice of a lawyer who .....
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Kerala HC: PIL Based Purely on Paper Report Not Maintainable(27.11.2020)
Kerala High Court has stated that Public Interest Litigation filed purely on the basis of paper report is not maintainable.
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Amendment in notification No. 50/2017- Customs, dated the 30th June, 2017(26.11.2020)
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962) and sub-section (12) of section 3 of the Cu.....
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Ministry of Ports, Shipping and waterways issues Draft Merchant Shipping Bill, 2020 for Public Consultation(26.11.2020)
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has issued a draft of the Merchant Shipping Bill, 2020 for public consultation. It aims to repeal and replac.....
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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 .....
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Kerala HC Directs CBSE to Consider Representation Against New Application Format(01.12.2020)
Kerala High Court has directed the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to consider a representation against its new application format regardi.....
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Delhi HC: Avoidance Application Cannot be Adjudicated by NCLT After Approval Of Resolution Plan(01.12.2020)
Delhi High Court has held that an application for avoidance of a preferential transaction, though filed prior to the Resolution Plan being approved, c.....
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Bombay HC: Allegations Against Police Officer Would Not Incite Action Against Government(01.12.2020)
Bombay High Court has ruled that allegations levelled against a police officer that he is involved in criminal activities and publishing news report r.....
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Allahabad HC Imposes Cost on Plea for Speedy Disposal of Bail Application Not Filed(04.12.2020)
Allahabad High Court has dismissed a Criminal Writ plea with a cost of Rs. 10,000/- which was filed seeking a direction for speedy disposal of the bai.....
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Provisions of EPF Act are applicable to a private security agency engaged in expert service of providing personnel to its client(02.12.2020)
The Appellant is engaged in the business of providing private security guards to its clients on payment basis. The Appellant is registered under the P.....
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Central Government hereby declares the services engaged in the industry of defence establishments to be a public utility service for the purposes of Industrial Disputes Act, 1947(01.12.2020)
Whereas the Central Government is satisfied that the public interest so requires that the services engaged in the industry of defence establishments, .....
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SC Issues Notice on Bail Application Upon Accused's Plea That Victim Had Consented(08.12.2020)
Supreme Court has issued notice on a bail plea of a man accused of rape of a girl, who was a minor aged 17 years 8 months at the time of the offence, .....
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SC: ‘Public Tranquility’ to be Read in Restricted Sense Synonymous with Public Order and Safety(09.12.2020)
Supreme Court has held that the term 'public tranquility' as per Section 153A(b) of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 must be read in a restricted sense syn.....
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Housing Ministry Directs CPIO to Remove Personal Details of RTI Applicants(10.12.2020)
Union Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (Housing Ministry) has directed all the Central Public Information Officers and Appellate Authorities under .....
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Reserve Bank of India cancels the licence of the Karad Janata Sahakari Bank Ltd, Karad, Maharashtra(08.12.2020)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, vide order dated December 7, 2020 cancelled the licence of The Karad Janata Sahakari Bank Ltd., Karad, Maharashtr.....
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SC: Application Under Section 482 CrPC Cannot be Filed by Person Not connected to Trial(17.12.2020)
Supreme Court has observed that an application under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 filed by a person who is in no way connected .....
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Delhi HC: Public Institutions Should Make Their Orders Available Online as Part of Good Governance(17.12.2020)
Delhi High Court has observed that all institutions, especially those providing services to the public, should make it a point to make all their order.....
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Gujarat HC Issues Notice on Law Student’s Plea Whose Enrolment Application Has Been Pending(17.12.2020)
Gujarat High Court has issued notice on a petition filed by a law graduate, whose application for enrolment with the Bar Council of Gujarat has been k.....
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Kerala HC: Withholding of Title Deeds Towards Security Doesn't Involve Public Duty(17.12.2020)
Kerala High Court has ruled that providing of credit facility or providing of loan on the strength of title deeds given in security cannot be said to .....
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ITAT: Share Application Money is ‘Capital Asset’ Under Income Tax Act(18.12.2020)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Mumbai has held that Share Application Money is ‘Capital Asset’ for the purpose of Income Tax Act, 1961.
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Delhi HC Shuns Moral Policing by Internal Committee in Cases of Sexual Harassment at Workplace(21.12.2020)
Delhi High Court has held that the jurisdiction of Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) established under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (.....
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Delhi HC Shuns Moral Policing by Internal Committee in Cases of Sexual Harassment at Workplace(21.12.2020)
Delhi High Court has held that the jurisdiction of Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) established under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (.....
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RBI’s Circular issued to extend relief to borrowers during the COVID-19 pandemic is not applicable to defaults prior to the outbreak of the pandemic(18.12.2020)
The present writ petition has been filed challenging the impugned letter sent by Respondent No.1/IL&FS Financial Services Ltd. ('IL&FS'), by which it .....
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Delhi High Court: Corporations Obligated to Ensure Shrines are Not Set Up on Public Land(22.12.2020)
Delhi High Court has observed that Corporations and Delhi Development Authority are obligated to ensure places of worship are not set up on public lan.....
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CESTAT: Licence of Customs Broker Cannot be Revoked Without Cross-Examination(23.12.2020)
Customs, Excises, Service Taxes Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) held that the license of Customs Broker cannot be revoked without granting an opportunity .....
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Delhi HC Grants Time to Lawyers Claiming Benefits Under CM Advocate Welfare Policy(28.12.2020)
Delhi High Court has granted two weeks time to the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi and Delhi Bar Council starting from 28th December.....
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No larger public interest overriding the right to privacy of the donors and donees of electoral bonds; information are exempt under provisions of RTI Act(21.12.2020)
The Appellant has filed the instant appeal on the grounds that, reply given by the CPIO was wrong, incomplete and misleading. The Appellant pleaded th.....
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J&K HC Orders Action Against Top Officers for Excise Policy Manipulation(29.12.2020)
Jammu and Kashmir High Court has asked the chief secretary to examine the role of top officers for tinkering with provisions of law, scrapping arbitra.....
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# GST Changes Applicable From 01.01.2021: Extension on Period for Filing of Revocation Application(29.12.2020)
Finance Act, 2020 has amended Section 30(1) of the Central Goods and Service Act, 2017 to provide that on sufficient cause, the Additional/Joint Commi.....
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SEBI Penalises NDTV Over Non-disclosure of Loan Terms(30.12.2020)
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has imposed a penalty of Rs. 5 Crores on New Delhi Television Ltd (NDTV) for not disclosing information .....
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J&K HC Strikes Down Clauses of Jammu and Kashmir Excise Policies(30.12.2020)
Jammu and Kashmir High Court has struck down certain clauses of the Jammu and Kashmir Excise Policies for the year 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-20 as bei.....
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Delhi HC Rejects Plea of Central Armed Police Forces Aspirant(04.01.2021)
Delhi High Court has rejected a plea by an aspirant of the Central Armed Police Forces, reiterating that the opinion of doctors of the Armed Forces sh.....
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Allahabad HC: Public Land in UP Most Vulnerable to Encroachment(08.01.2021)
Allahabad High Court has said that Public land in the State of Uttar Pradesh is most vulnerable to encroachment and such encroachment over such public.....
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Credit Rating-Applicable for Infrastructure Investments(05.01.2021)
In exercise of powers under Regulation 14(2) of the IRDAI (Investments) Regulations, 2016 the Authority directs Insurers to classify Infrastructure in.....
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A demand notice delivered by an Advocate duly instructed by the Operational Creditor is a valid demand notice for purposes of initiation of CIRP(08.01.2021)
In present case, Application filed by the Appellant- Operational Creditor under Section 9 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 ("I&B Code") cam.....
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Allahabad HC: Mandatory Publication of Notice of Intended Marriage Not Mandatory(14.01.2021)
Allahabad High Court has held that requirement of publication of notice of intended marriage under Section 6 and inviting/entertaining objections unde.....
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Petition for police protection under Section 482 of CrPC is not maintainable(11.01.2021)
The Petitioner Company was running a Factory at Ranipet and it had employed nearly 146 persons to carry on with its operations. Certain demands were r.....
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Delhi HC Refuses to Issue Notice on Plea Against Whatsapp’s New Privacy Policy(18.01.2021)
Delhi High Court has said that it will not issue notice in the Petition against Whatsapp application and its contentious updated privacy policy, obser.....
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Jharkhand HC Sets Aside 2019 Advertisement Giving Retrospective Application to EWS Reservation(25.01.2021)
Jharkhand High Court has set aside a 2019 advertisement published by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission giving retrospective application to the 1.....
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Telangana HC: Police Cannot Visit Residence of ‘Rowdy Sheeter’ During Late Night Hours(25.01.2021)
Telangana High Court has held that Police cannot visit the residence of a 'Rowdy Sheeter' during late night hours as it amounts to intruding into his .....
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Union Education Minister chairs a meeting on participation of MGIEP in the implementation of National Educational Policy -2020(21.01.2021)
Union Education Minister Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' chaired a meeting on participation of Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sus.....
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MCA Notifies Procedure for Disposal of Application for Conversion of Public Company into Private(27.01.2021)
Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has notified the procedure for disposal of application for conversion of a public company into private in case of .....
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Kerala HC: Any Application Seeking ‘Order of Prior Recognition’ to be in Form II(28.01.2021)
Kerala High Court has directed that any application made by a School seeking an "Order of Prior Recognition" under the terms of Rule 14 of the Kerala .....
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Delhi HC: CPIO Cannot Withhold Information Without Reasonable Cause Under RTI Act(01.02.2021)
Delhi High Court has held that the Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) or PIOs cannot withhold information without reasonable cause and that suc.....
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Amendment in import policy of Coal and incorporation of policy condition No 7 in Chapter 27 of ITC (HS), 2017, Schedule-I (Import Policy)(28.01.2021)
1. In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 & 9 of FT (D&R) Act, 1992, read with paragraph 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020, a.....
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SC Directs States to File Reports with NALSA on Pending Applications of Convicts Seeking Remission(03.02.2021)
Supreme Court has directed all States to file reports through their respective State Legal Services Authorities (SLSA) to National Legal Services Auth.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Plea Challenging Whatsapp’s Privacy Policy(04.02.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice on a plea against Whatsapp’s new privacy policy and has sought responses of the Centre and WhatsApp on the petition.....
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Delhi HC Directs TRAI to Strictly Enforce Curbs Against Unsolicited Commercial Communications(04.02.2021)
Delhi High Court has disposed of a petition by Paytm's holding company One97 Communications Ltd against phishing attacks on various mobile networks, d.....
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Madras HC: Man and Woman Found Inside Locked House Cannot be Presumed to be in Illicit Relationship(04.02.2021)
Madras High Court has observed that a man and a woman found inside a locked house cannot be presumed to be in an illicit sexual relationship. The pres.....
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SC Declines Petition Challenging Privacy Policy for Whatsapp Business Accounts(05.02.2021)
Supreme Court has declined to entertain a petition by Confederation of All India Traders against the new privacy policy for business accounts of socia.....
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Madras HC: Trial Where Police Officers are Accused Must be Transferred to Nearby District(08.02.2021)
Madras High Court has ruled that to ensure a fair trial in criminal cases and sessions cases where police officers or uniformed services personnel are.....
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Madras HC: Publication of Land Acquisition in Little Known Newspapers May Amount to Fraud(08.02.2021)
Madras High Court has stated that publication of an intended land acquisition in little known newspapers may amount to a fraud on the statute, and a f.....
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Delhi HC: Public Authority to Give Cogent Reasons for Withholding Information Under RTI(08.02.2021)
Delhi High Court has observed that when a public authority withholds information under Right to Information Act, 2005 the burden is on the public auth.....
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Monetary policy announced; RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 4% while maintaining accommodative stance(05.02.2021)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced its monetary policy. In its first policy after the Budget 2021, Monetary Policy Committee of RBI kept its re.....
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Madras High Court Directs Complete Waiver of License Fee During Total Lockdown Period(08.02.2021)
Madras High Court has directed a Municipal Corporation to waive the license fee for running a shop in a bus stand during the entire period of total lo.....
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Separate prosecution for offence under Customs Act for smuggling of gold and offence under Section 16 of UAPA maintainable(01.02.2021)
The petitioners have filed this petition under Section 483 of Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 (Cr.P.C.) for quashing of FIR filed under Section 16 of Un.....
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SC: Bank Officers Dealing in Public Money to be Vigilant(09.02.2021)
Supreme Court has said bank officers dealing in public money need to be vigilant and any deviation from the procedural guidelines for disbursing loans.....
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Kerala High Court Orders State Government to Establish Campus Police Units(11.02.2021)
Kerala High Court has directed the State Government to set up campus police units to conduct regular checking inside the educational institutions and .....
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SC Rejects Bail Application of Akhil Gogoi in UAPA Case Relating to Anti-CAA Protests(11.02.2021)
Supreme Court has dismissed plea by peasants' rights activist Akhil Gogoi, challenging the Gauhati High Court order rejecting his bail plea. The Court.....
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SC Declines PIL Seeking Directions to Police to Follow 'Arnesh Kumar' Guidelines for Arrest(12.02.2021)
Supreme Court has refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition which sought directions to ensure that police strictly followed the.....
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Central Government hereby declares the services in the Bank Note Paper Mill India Private Limited, Mysore, Karnataka to be a public utility service for the purposes of Industrial Disputes Act, 1947(11.02.2021)
Whereas the Central Government is satisfied that the public interest so requires that the services in the Bank Note Paper Mill India Private Limited, .....
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Issuance of digital insurance policies by insurance companies via Digilocker(09.02.2021)
1. Digilocker is an initiative under the Digital India program by the Government of India where citizens can get authentic documents/certificate in di.....
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Supreme Court Issues Notice on Plea Against What'sApp's New Privacy Policy(15.02.2021)
Supreme Court has issued notice, returnable within four weeks, on an application seeking to restrain WhatsApp from implementing its new privacy policy.....
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Madras HC Asks for Explanation for Basis of Quota Policy(16.02.2021)
Madras High Court has directed the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), under the Union Ministry of Science and Technology, to explain on what basis it .....
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ITAT, Chennai: Simpliciter Interest Received for Delay in Payment Not Income from Business(16.02.2021)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Chennai has held that simpliciter interest received for delay in payment cannot be considered as income generate.....
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Allahabad HC Directs State to Ensure Construction of Ladies’ Toilets in Police Stations(18.02.2021)
Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh Government to ensure construction of ladies’ toilets in each Police Station in the State, stating .....
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Supreme Court Asks Petitioner Challenging 'FASTag' Policy to Approach Delhi HC(26.02.2021)
Supreme Court has refused to entertain a plea challenging the mandatory fitting of FASTags in motor vehicles being made compulsory for purposes of ren.....
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Supreme Court Asks Petitioner Challenging 'FASTag' Policy to Approach Delhi HC(26.02.2021)
Supreme Court has refused to entertain a plea challenging the mandatory fitting of FASTags in motor vehicles being made compulsory for purposes of ren.....
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An independent building can have a number of residential units and it will not lose the character of one residential house(24.02.2021)
The appeal filed by the assessee is directed against the order passed by Learned Commissioner of Income Tax [CIT(A)], Bengaluru and it relates to the .....
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Delhi HC Grants Centre Time to Respond to Plea Against WhatsApp's Privacy Policy(02.03.2021)
Delhi High Court has refused to issue notice on petition against WhatsApp's new privacy policy, giving the Central Government 4 weeks' time to respond.....
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Meghalaya HC Directs State to Formulate Policy for Provision of Drinking Water(03.03.2021)
Meghalaya HC Directs State to Formulate Policy for Provision of Drinking Water
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Meghalaya HC Directs State to Formulate Policy for Provision of Drinking Water(03.03.2021)
Meghalaya High Court has directed the State of Meghalaya to formulate a policy laying down a roadmap for those people residing in this State, who, til.....
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Supreme Court Issues Directions for Installation of CCTVs in All Police Stations(05.03.2021)
Supreme Court has issued strict directions to States and Union Territories to implement its December 2020 directions to install CCTVs in all police st.....
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SC: Application Under Order IX Rule 13 CPC Can be Allowed Only When Sufficient Cause(05.03.2021)
Supreme Court has observed application under Order 9 Rule 13 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 cannot be automatically granted and can be allowed o.....
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CBIC Notifies Reduction in Applicability of GST E-invoicing Threshold(09.03.2021)
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has notified the reduction in the applicability of Goods and Services Tax E-invoicing threshold fro.....
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Allahabad HC Directs Filing of Steps Taken for Construction of Toilets in Police Stations(09.03.2021)
Allahabad High Court has told the Home Secretary of the Uttar Pradesh Government to file an affidavit in respect of steps taken for construction of la.....
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SC: Limitation Period for Filing 'Section 11' Application Governed by Article 137 Limitation Act(10.03.2021)
Supreme Court has stated that the period of limitation for filing an application under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 would .....
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Karnataka HC Urges Govt to Take Decision on Public Rallies in Bengaluru(15.03.2021)
Karnataka High Court has suggested to the state government to take a decision on whether to allow holding of public rallies by political parties and o.....
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Supreme Court Refuses to Entertain Plea Seeking Uniform Policy to Resolve Public Agitations(18.03.2021)
Supreme Court has declined to entertain plea by Bharat Bhoomi Bachao Sangharsh Samiti seeking directions for framing of guidelines and a uniform polic.....
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Delhi Court Takes Cognizance of Civil Defamation Case Against Republic TV(18.03.2021)
Delhi Court has taken cognizance of the civil defamation case filed by Popular Front of India (PFI) PR Director Dr. M. Shamoon against Republic TV new.....
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AAAR, UP: No ITC Can be Claimed on 5% GST Paid on Licence Fee to Indian Railway(19.03.2021)
Appellate Authority of Advance Ruling (AAAR), Uttar Pradesh while upholding the AAR’s ruling has held that no Input Tax Credit (ITC) can be claimed on.....
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Central Government Announces Vehicle Scrapping Policy(18.03.2021)
Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari announced the Vehicle Scrapping Policy. The policy aims to reduce population of old and d.....
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Delhi HC Directs Setting Up of Rare Diseases Fund, Committee & Notification of Policy(23.03.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed the Centre to set up a Rare Diseases Committee, a Rare Diseases Fund and to finalise and notify the National Health Poli.....
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Madras HC: ECI Can Put Guidelines to Ensure Public Funds Not Used by Ministers for Campaigning(24.03.2021)
Madras High Court has said the Election Commission of India can put some guidelines in place to ensure that public funds are not brazenly used by mini.....
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Bombay HC Admits Arnab Goswami’s Plea Challenging Investigation in TV Rating Scam(24.03.2021)
Bombay High Court has admitted Republic TV and Arnab Goswami's petition challenging Mumbai police's investigation in the Television Rating Points scam.....
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Rajasthan HC Dismisses Plea Challenging New Excise Policy(25.03.2021)
Rajasthan High Court has dismissed the petition challenging the new excise policy on the grounds that it was a policy matter and it was in the purview.....
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CCI Orders Probe into WhatsApp's New Privacy Policy; Finds Prima Facie 'Abuse of Dominance'(25.03.2021)
Competition Commission of India has ordered a probe into the new privacy policy of WhatsApp, after making a prima facie observation that it was violat.....
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Karnataka HC Directs Penal Action Against Participants of Public Rally for Not Wearing Facemasks(25.03.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the State Government to ensure that penal and other actions are initiated in accordance with law against those perso.....
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NCLT, Kochi: Only Debts Under ‘Operational Debt’ Can File Application u/s 9 of IBC(26.03.2021)
National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Kochi has ruled that only debts covered under the definition of ‘Operational Debt’ can file an application under.....
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CLAT 2021: Deadline for Online Applications Extended to April 30(30.03.2021)
Consortium of National Law Universities has extended the last day for submitting online applications for the CLAT 2021 examination to April 30 2021.
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Ministry of Road Transport and Highways Extends Validity of Driving Licenses & Other Permits(30.03.2021)
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has extended the validity of documents like driving licenses, registrations and other permits under the Motor .....
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Delhi Court Casts Distrust on Credibility of Police Witnesses, Grants Bail to One on Ground of Parity(30.03.2021)
Delhi Court has granted bail to one Amit Goswami in relation to the north east Delhi riots on the ground of parity while casting "serious doubt” on th.....
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SC: Acquittal Based on Benefit of Doubt Cannot Make Candidate Eligible for Public Employment(05.04.2021)
Supreme Court has reiterated that acquittal based on a benefit of doubt in respect of a heinous or serious nature of crime cannot make the candidate e.....
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Delhi HC Asks Centre to Decide on CRPF Plea on Promotions(06.04.2021)
Delhi High Court has asked the Centre to decide on a plea by a group of officers of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) upon their stated grievanc.....
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Provisions of Limitation Act would apply mutatis mutandis to proceedings under IBC in NCLT/NCLAT(05.04.2021)
Present Appeal has been filed by the Appellant-Mr. Thomas George who is director of the suspended Board of the Corporate Debtor Mathstraman Manufactur.....
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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 .....
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Karnataka High Court Directs on PIL to Stop Publication of Obscene Visuals by Media(13.04.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the state government to respond to a public interest litigation filed seeking directions to frame statutory rules to.....
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Uttarakhand HC: Police Personnel Cannot be Appointed as Jail Superintendents(13.04.2021)
Uttarakhand High Court has held that Police personnel cannot be appointed as Jail Superintendents. The Court has held that the purpose of Police is ve.....
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Gujarat HC Stresses Need for Transparency in Publication of Data Related to Covid-19(19.04.2021)
Gujarat High Court has stressed the need for transparency in the publication of testing data and availability of amenities in relation to COVID-19, st.....
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RBI releases names of applicants under the Guidelines for 'on tap' Licensing of Universal Banks and Small Finance Banks in the Private Sector(15.04.2021)
The Reserve Bank of India today released the names of applicants under the Guidelines for 'on tap' Licensing of Universal Banks and Small Finance Bank.....
Tags : Licensing, Universal Banks, Small Finance Banks
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Balance Sheets entries can amount to acknowledgement of debt for purpose of extending limitation(15.04.2021)
In present matter, Corporate Power Ltd. ["the corporate debtor"] set up a thermal power project in Jharkhand, and for so doing, availed of loan facili.....
Tags : Balance Sheets, Entries, Provision, Applicability
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Bombay HC Quashes FIR Against Newslaundry Journalist Accused of Falsely Applying Trademark(22.04.2021)
Bombay High Court has quashed a First Information report lodged by Sakal Times against a Newslaundry journalist Prateek Chandragupt Goyal for using it.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Sakal Times, Newslaundry Website, False Application of Trademark
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Delhi HC Dismisses WhatsApp, Facebook's Challenge to CCI Order for Probe on New Privacy Policy(22.04.2021)
Delhi High Court has rejected Facebook Inc and its subsidiary WhatsApp's challenge to an order by the Competition Commission of India directing a prob.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Whatsapp Privacy Policy
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It is mandatory to provide an opportunity to applicant for rectifying defects of application in terms of Section 9(5)(ii)(a) of IBC(19.04.2021)
Present appeal emanates from the Order passed by the Adjudicating Authority in Company Petition, whereby the Application filed by Appellant under Sect.....
Tags : Proper Authorisation, Application, Maintainability
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Kerala High Court Issues Notice on Pleas Challenging Centre's COVID Vaccination Policy(28.04.2021)
Kerala High Court has issued notice to the Centre on the challenge to the Liberalised Pricing and Accelerated National COVID -19 Vaccination Strategy .....
Tags : Kerala High Court, COVID Vaccination Policy
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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Plea Against Advertisement Promoting Alcoholic Drinks in National Capital(04.05.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice on a Public Interest Litigation seeking action against a beverage company for putting up hoardings for promotion of.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Advertisement Promoting Alcoholic Drinks
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SC: Persons Putting Out Public Appeals Through Social Media Cannot be Targeted Through Arrests(04.05.2021)
Supreme Court has sent a strong message that persons who are putting out public appeals for help in social media during the COVID-19 crisis cannot be .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Persons Putting Out Public Appeals Through Social Media
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Delhi High Court Issues Notice on PIL Challenging Whatsapp Privacy Policy(06.05.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Centre and social media platforms, Facebook and WhatsApp seeking their responses on a Public Interest Litiga.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Whatsapp Privacy Policy
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Kerala HC: Offence of Assaulting Public Servant Will Not Attract Because Officer is in Uniform(06.05.2021)
Kerala High Court has allowed a bail petition, observing that simply because a police officer was in uniform, the offence of assaulting a public serva.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Offence of Assaulting Public Servant
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Ministry of Health and family Welfare Revises National Policy for Admission of COVID Patients(10.05.2021)
Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has revised the National Policy For Admission of COVID Patients to various categories of COVID facilities......
Tags : Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, National Policy for Admission of COVID Patients
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Proviso 6 to Section 92 of Evidence Act is not applicable if the document is without any ambiguity(07.05.2021)
Present appeal is filed against the judgment of the Bombay High Court, in Second Appeal, wherein the second appeal was allowed in favour of the Respon.....
Tags : Agreement, license, Business
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Provisions of compassionate appointment are applicable upon employees of the District Rural Development Agency(05.05.2021)
The writ Petitioner had challenged an order whereby claim for grant of compassionate appointment under the U.P. Recruitment of Dependents of Governmen.....
Tags : Compassionate Appointment, Rules, Applicability
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Application filed by Financial Creditor has to be admitted on satisfaction that, default has occurred and application is complete, and no disciplinary proceeding against proposed IRP is pending(03.05.2021)
The present application is filed under Section 7 of The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, read with Rule 4 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy (Appli.....
Tags : Default, Application, Admission
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Orissa HC Strikes Down Rule Allowing Senior Designation Without Proposal/ Application(11.05.2021)
Orissa High Court has struck down Rule 6(9) of the 'High Court of Orissa (Designation of Senior Advocate) Rules, 2019' which confers power on the Full.....
Tags : Orissa High Court, Senior Designation Without Proposal/ Application
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Kerala HC Seeks Response on Plea for Invocation of Compulsory Licensing for Vaccine Manufacturers(12.05.2021)
Kerala High Court has sought the response of Central Government on a petition that prays for the invocation of compulsory licensing to allow capable v.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Invocation of Compulsory Licensing for Vaccine Manufacturers
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Allahabad High Court Asks Centre About Policy for Vaccination of Physically Disabled(12.05.2021)
Allahabad High Court has asked the Central Government to come out with a plan for inoculation of physically challenged persons, who cannot visit the v.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Policy for Vaccination of Physically Disabled
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Bombay HC: No Politicians, Ministers to Hold Public Function Till Lockdown Restrictions Lifted(13.05.2021)
Bombay High Court has ordered that no politician, Minister or people’s representative will hold any public function till the lockdown restrictions are.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Public Functions
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Karnataka HC: Duty of Authorities to Ensure Footways and Public Streets Kept Free of Obstructions(17.05.2021)
Karnataka High Court has held that it is the duty of the authorities to ensure that the footways and public streets are kept free of obstructions incl.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Obstruction of Footways and Public Streets
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Karnataka HC: Application Under Section 12 DV Act Not Barred by Section 468 CrPC(19.05.2021)
Karnataka High Court has held that an application made under Section 12 of the Domestic Violence Act, 2005 is not barred by period of limitation under.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Application Under Section 12 DV Act
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Bombay High Court Seeks NEGVAC Policy on Door-to-Door Vaccination(21.05.2021)
Bombay High Court has granted the Central Government's Expert Committee time till June 1, 2021 to decide on a door-to-door policy to immunize elderly .....
Tags : Bombay High Court, NEGVAC Policy on Door-to-Door Vaccination
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Delhi HC Directs Placing on Record Details of Lawyers Under CM Advocate Welfare Policy(24.05.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed the Bar Council of Delhi to place on record the complete list of verified lawyers who, according to it, are entitled to .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, CM Advocate Welfare Policy
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Court is empowered to remove a BRP from office on the grounds of ‘conflict of interest or lack of independence’(21.05.2021)
In facts of present case, Oakbay Investments applied to the High Court for the removal of Messrs Knoop and Klopper as business rescue practitioners (B.....
Tags : BRPs, Conflict, Removal
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SC Directs to Bring on Record Policy Guidelines on Death Certificates Issued to Covid Patients(25.05.2021)
Supreme Court has directed the Central Government to bring on record any policy or guidelines pertaining to death certificates issued to COVID-19 pati.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Policy Guidelines on Death Certificates Issued to Covid Patients
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Bombay HC Asks Government to Publicise Free Treatment Policy for Black Fungus Disease(25.05.2021)
Bombay High Court has asked the Maharashtra Government to publicise its free-treatment policy for Mucormycosis or 'black fungus disease' to prevent un.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Free Treatment Policy for Black Fungus Disease
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Delhi HC Directs Centre to Publicize Helpline Numbers and Covid Information Through Media(27.05.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed the Centre and the Delhi Government to publicize helpline numbers and other Covid information by way of audio visual and.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Publication of Helpline Numbers and Covid Information
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Patna HC Directs Government to Check on Brutality of Police in Enforcing Lockdown(27.05.2021)
Patna High Court has directed the Bihar Government to check the purported illegality and brutality exhibited by the police in enforcing the lockdown. .....
Tags : Patna High Court, Brutality of Police in Enforcing Lockdown
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Right to food is a fundamental right of every human without which the dignified existence of human beings is inconceivable.(24.05.2021)
Present matter is related to Order issued by State Government to give preference to Self-help group in allotment of fair price shop. The Allahabad Hig.....
Tags : Fair price shops, Allotment, public distribution system
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MP HC Asks for Response on Validity of Clause 8 of National Vaccine Policy(02.06.2021)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has asked the State and Central Government to give their responses on the validity of Clause 8 of the National Vaccination P.....
Tags : Madhya Pradesh High Court, National Vaccine Policy
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Kerala HC: Publication of Notice Not Mandatory at Appellate Stage of Representative Suit(03.06.2021)
Kerala High Court has held that the publication of notice under Order 1 Rule 8 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 is not mandatory at the appellate .....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Publication of Notice
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Delhi Court Rejects Police's Plea for Further Police Custody of Wrestler Sushil Kumar(03.06.2021)
Delhi Court has turned down Police's plea seeking further 3 days police custody remand of Olympic wrestler Sushil Kumar and his associate Ajay Kumar a.....
Tags : Delhi Court, Police Custody of Wrestler Sushil Kumar
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P&H HC: Bail Application of Juvenile to be Decided After Considering Social Investigation Report(03.06.2021)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has reiterated that the bail application of a Juvenile under Section 12 of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 must be decide.....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, Bail Application of Juvenile
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Tripura HC Orders SIT Probe in Alleged Public Humiliation and Suicide of Woman(07.06.2021)
Tripura High Court has constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe into an incident where a young lady was allegedly subjected to public h.....
Tags : Tripura High Court, Alleged Public Humiliation and Suicide of Woman
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Central Government Changes Vaccination Policy; Makes Vaccination Free for 18-44 Years Age Group(08.06.2021)
Central Government has changed its vaccination policy and has decided to procure vaccines for the State Governments as well as give free vaccines for .....
Tags : Central Government, Vaccination Policy
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Madras High Court Asks Accused to Pay Compensation for Abusing Police(09.06.2021)
Madras High Court has asked an accused who allegedly abused Police and prevented them from doing their public duty, to pay Rs. 10,000 as compensation,.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Pay Compensation for Abusing Police
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Kerala HC: Criminal Proceedings Cannot be Initiated Against Public Servant for Passing Wrong Order(11.06.2021)
Kerala High Court has ruled that criminal proceedings cannot be initiated against a public servant under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 merely.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Criminal Proceedings Against Public Servant
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Cabinet approves extension of applicability of New Investment Policy (NIP)-2012 read with its amendment to the Ramagundam Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited(09.06.2021)
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval for the proposal of the Department of F.....
Tags : Extension, Applicability, NIP-2012
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Telangana HC Directs Telangana State Public Service Commission Officers to Appear in Contempt Case(15.06.2021)
Telangana High Court has directed Telangana State Public Service Commission Chairman B. Janardhan Reddy, who earlier worked as School Education Princi.....
Tags : Telangana High Court, Telangana State Public Service Commission Officers
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DGFT Changes Export Policy of Injection Remdesivir and Remdesivir Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients(15.06.2021)
Director-General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has notified the changes in the Export policy of Injection Remdesivir and Remdesivir Active Pharmaceutical In.....
Tags : Director-General of Foreign Trade, Export Policy of Injection Remdesivir and Remdesivir Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
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Madras HC: State Should Consider on Applications to Transgender Board(15.06.2021)
Madras High Court has said that the State should consider whether all applicants who have applied to the Transgender Board in the State by May 31, 202.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Applications to Transgender Board
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Delhi HC Directs to Block Defamatory Tweet, Social Media Posts Against India Today(15.06.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed 'TheCognate' to block the tweet in the form of infographic and other social media posts made against India Today News Ch.....
Tags : Madras HC: State Should Consider on Applications to Transgender Board
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MP HC Directs to Set Up 'Public Land Protection Cells' Across State to Check Encroachments(15.06.2021)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the Chief Secretary of the State to devise a permanent body designated as Public Land Protection Cell with Dist.....
Tags : Madhya Pradesh High Court, 'Public Land Protection Cells'
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Madras HC: Applications Under Maintenance Act to be Disposed Of in Two Months(16.06.2021)
Madras High Court has directed the Chief Secretary to issue a circular instructing all Collectors and revenue officials in the State to dispose of in .....
Tags : Madras High Court, Applications Under Maintenance Act
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Karnataka HC Dismisses PIL for Action Against Alleged Police Atrocities During Lockdown(16.06.2021)
Karnataka High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation filed by an advocate seeking directions to concerned Station House Officers to registe.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Alleged Police Atrocities During Lockdown
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ITAT, Pune: Income from Sale of Software License Not ‘Royalty’ Under Indo-US DTAA(17.06.2021)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Pune has held that the income from the sale of software license cannot be treated as “royalty” for the purpose o.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Income from Sale of Software License
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Clarification regarding applicability of GST on the activity of construction of road where considerations are received in deferred payment (annuity)(17.06.2021)
1. Certain representations have been received requesting for a clarification regarding applicability of GST on annuities paid for construction of road.....
Tags : Clarification, Applicability, GST
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Clarification regarding rate of tax applicable on construction services provided to a Government Entity, in relation to construction such as of a Ropeway on turnkey basis(17.06.2021)
1. Reference has been received by the Board for a clarification whether services supplied to a Government Entity by way of construction such as of "a .....
Tags : Clarification, Applicability, GST
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Delhi HC Grants Interim Protection to NewsClick Editor-In-Chief in Money Laundering Case(23.06.2021)
Delhi High Court has granted interim protection to NewsClick Editor in Chief Prabir Purkayastha and PPK Newsclick Studio Private Limited, which owns t.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, NewsClick Editor-In-Chief
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Delhi HC Refuses to Stay CCI Probe Against WhatsApp's Privacy Policy(23.06.2021)
Delhi High Court has refused to stay the Competition Commission of India's (CCI) enquiry against WhatsApp's new privacy policy in an appeal by WhatsAp.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, CCI Probe Against WhatsApp's Privacy Policy
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Karnataka HC: Courts Cannot Evade Application for Anticipatory Bail(28.06.2021)
Karnataka High Court has said that the apprehension of arrest always does exist even after issuance of notice of appearance under Section 41A of the C.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Application for Anticipatory Bail
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Gauhati HC Denies Bail to Former DIG for Leaking State Police Recruitment Examination Paper(28.06.2021)
Gauhati High Court has rejected the bail pleas filed by three primary accused persons including a Retired Deputy Inspector General of Assam Police in .....
Tags : Gauhati High Court, Leaking State Police Recruitment Examination Paper
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Applicability of Central Excise exemption on Ethanol/ Methanol blended Petrol, and high-speed diesel blended with bio-diesel, when blending is done within the refinery(22.06.2021)
1. References have been received seeking clarification on applicability of exemption from Basic Excise duty and other cesses, under different notifica.....
Tags : Applicability, Exemption, Ethanol
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Central Government hereby declares the services engaged in the industry of defence establishments to be a public utility service for the purposes of Industrial Disputes Act, 1947(21.06.2021)
Whereas the Central Government is satisfied that the public interest so requires that the services engaged in the industry of defence establishments, .....
Tags : Services, Defence establishments, Public utility
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SC Affirms Delhi HC Decision on Maximum 45-Day Period for Filing of Replications(29.06.2021)
Supreme Court has affirmed a Delhi High Court decision holding that the maximum 45-day period for filing of replications is mandatory for even non-com.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Maximum 45-Day Period for Filing of Replications
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Calcutta HC Allows Applications Filed by WB Govt, CM Mamata Banerjee for Accepting Affidavits(30.06.2021)
Calcutta High Court has allowed the applications filed by State of West Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, and the State Law Minister Moloy Ghata.....
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Kerala High Court Denies Bail to Man Who Injures Two Policemen(01.07.2021)
Kerala High Court has denied bail to a man who brutally injured a couple of Police Officers who stopped him for not wearing a mask. The Court has obse.....
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Rajasthan High Court Dismisses Plea for Compulsory Licensing of Covid Vaccine(01.07.2021)
Rajasthan High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation seeking compulsory licensing of Covid-19 vaccines under the Patents Act, 1970. The Cou.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Compulsory Licensing of Covid Vaccine
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Telangana HC: Anticipatory Bail Application by Juvenile in Writ Petition Not Maintainable(05.07.2021)
Telangana High Court has ruled that filing of an anticipatory bail application by a juvenile under Section 438 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.....
Tags : Telangana High Court, Anticipatory Bail Application by Juvenile
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Online filing of AEO T2 and AEO T3 applications: Launch of version 2.0 of web-application for filing, real-time monitoring, and digital certification(01.07.2021)
1. The AEO application processing for AEO T1 on the web-based portal www.aeoindia.gov.in has been functional since December 2018. To take this endeavo.....
Tags : Online filing, Web-application, Digital certification
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Limitation Act is applicable to arbitration proceedings initiated under Section 18(3) MSMED Act(29.06.2021)
Appeals are against impugned judgment by which the High Court, while referring to various provisions of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (19.....
Tags : Limitation Act, Provisions, Applicability
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Bombay HC: Right to Carry on Competing Business Not to Extend Illicit Use of Information(05.07.2021)
Bombay High Court has observed that the right to carry on a competing business does not and cannot extend to the illicit use of another party's confid.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Illicit Use of Information
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SEBI Reduces Time for Companies to Submit Application with Market Regulator for Obtaining NOC(06.07.2021)
Securities and Exchange Board of India has reduced the time period to 2 months for companies to submit an application with the markets regulator for o.....
Tags : Securities and Exchange Board of India, Application with Market Regulator for Obtaining NOC
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Delhi HC Issues Notice on NewsClick Plea for Quashing of ED's Money Laundering Case(06.07.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice on M/s PPK NewsClick Studio Pvt Ltd and its founder Prabir Purkayastha's petition seeking quashing of an ECIR again.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, NewsClick, ED Money Laundering Case
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Delhi High Court Disposes Plea for Publication of New Excise Policy 2021(06.07.2021)
Delhi High Court has disposed of a plea filed by Delhi Liquor Traders' Association seeking directions to make public Delhi Government's new excise pol.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Publication of New Excise Policy 2021
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Kerala HC: Notary Public Authorised to Attest to Affidavits of Foreign Nationals in Matrimonial Matte(06.07.2021)
Kerala High Court has established that the notary public of India was authorised to attest to the affidavits of foreign nationals in matrimonial matte.....
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Madras HC Grants Police Protection to Queer Woman Harassed by Family Members(07.07.2021)
Madras High Court has granted police protection to a queer woman belonging to the LGBTQIA+ community alleging harassment by her family members after d.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Police Protection to Queer Woman
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MP HC: Extraordinary Situation of Pandemic, Government Empowered to Put Restrictions(08.07.2021)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has observed that in the extraordinary situation of a pandemic or disaster involving loss of life and human suffering, the C.....
Tags : Madhya Pradesh High Court, Restrictions on Public
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CBIC Launches Online Filing of Application for Authorised Economic Operators(09.07.2021)
Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC) has inaugurated the online filing of Authorised Economic Operators (AEO) T2 and T3 applications to en.....
Tags : Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs, Application for Authorised Economic Operators
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Kerala HC Stays Notice to Demolish Buildings in Lakshadweep for Alleged Encroachment of Public Land(12.07.2021)
Kerala High Court has stayed the show-cause notices issued to Lakshadweep inhabitants to demolish their buildings within 2 days on the ground that the.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Demolition of Building on Public Lands
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When the decree holder has a pre-existing right in the property, a decree does not require registration(06.07.2021)
The Appellant filed a suit for possession in the year 1978 disputing the Will dated 4th December, 1958 executed in favour of the defendant. The Appell.....
Tags : Registration, Provision, Applicability
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CBIC Launches Online Filing of Application for Authorised Economic Operators(13.07.2021)
Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC) has inaugurated the online filing of Authorised Economic Operators (AEO) T2 and T3 applications. The .....
Tags : Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs, Filing of Application for Authorised Economic Operators
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Madras HC: GST Applicable Only on Monthly Maintenance Amount Exceeding Rs. 7500 Collected By RWAs(16.07.2021)
Madras High Court has held that the Goods and Services Tax (GST) applies not on the full amount but to monthly maintenance amount exceeding Rs. 7,500 .....
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Protection under Section 197 of the CrPC is not be available to public servant prosecuted under Section 48 of Water Act(13.07.2021)
Present appeal challenges the order passed by the High Court. Sandur Gram Panchayat, Sandur, Karnataka and the Appellant, who at the relevant time was.....
Tags : Public servants, Applicability, Provision
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Payment made by hospital to consultant doctors requires deduction of tax at source under Section 194J of IT Act(12.07.2021)
The revenue is aggrieved by findings of Learned Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeal) [CIT(A)] that, the payment made by assessee hospital to certain co.....
Tags : Tax deduction, Applicability, Provision
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Delhi HC Directs to Present Petition Challenging Delhi New Excise Policy Before CJ(19.07.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed that the petition challenging tender conditions of Delhi Government's New Excise Policy 2021-22 be presented before a be.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Delhi New Excise Policy
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Delhi HC: Presence of Estranged Husband Not Required to Process OCI Card Application(26.07.2021)
Delhi High Court has held that imposition of the condition mandating the presence of both spouses for the purpose of processing an OCI (Overseas Citiz.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, OCI Card Application
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Clarification regarding applicability of IGST on repair cost, insurance and freight, on goods re-imported after being exported for repairs, on the recommendations of the GST Council made in its 43rd m(19.07.2021)
1. References have been received seeking clarification on the issues of the applicability of IGST on repair cost, insurance and freight, on goods re-i.....
Tags : Applicability, IGST, Repairs
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Delhi HC Seeks Response on Plea for Building Separate Public Toilet Facilities for Transgender(27.07.2021)
Delhi High Court has sought the response of Centre and Delhi Government on a plea seeking directions for building separate public toilet facilities fo.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Separate Public Toilet Facilities for Transgender
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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Plea Challenging Delhi Excise Policy 2021(28.07.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice on a petition challenging Delhi Excise Policy 2021 insofar as it reduces the minimum age for consumption of liquor .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Delhi Excise Policy 2021
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Kerala HC Dismisses Plea for Publication of Lakshadweep Draft Regulations in Vernacular Languages(29.07.2021)
Kerala High Court has dismissed the petition seeking directions to the Lakshadweep Administration to publish its draft Regulations in the vernacular l.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Publication of Lakshadweep Draft Regulations
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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Plea Challenging New Policy to Not Grant Retail Liquor License(30.07.2021)
Delhi High Court has sought response from the Delhi Government on a petition challenging Clause 2.4 of the Tender conditions of its New Excise Policy .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Policy to Not Grant Retail Liquor License
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CBIC reduces compliance burden by abolishing renewals of licenses/registrations(24.07.2021)
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has with effect from 23rd July, 2021 abolished the requirement of periodic renewals of Licence/.....
Tags : Compliance, licenses, Renewal
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Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020-Introduction of online deemed exports application module(28.07.2021)
1. The members of trade are hereby informed that this Directorate is introducing an online Deemed Exports Module on the DGFT website as a part of IT R.....
Tags : Introduction, Exports application, Online
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SC: No Bar in Permitting Amendment of Pleadings or Filing of Documents in CIRP Application(05.08.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that there is no bar in permitting amendment of pleadings or to the filing of additional document in an application under S.....
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SC: Magistrate Not Required to Record Statement of Public Servant Complaint Before Summoning Accused(05.08.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that a Magistrate is not required to record statement of a public servant who filed the complaint in discharge of his offic.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Record Statement of Public Servant
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Delhi HC Extends Interim Protection from Arrest to Newsclick Founder Till December 17 in Foreign Fund(06.08.2021)
Delhi High Court has extended the interim protection from arrest granted to Newsclick Founder and Editor In Chief Prabir Purkayastha in connection wit.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Arrest to Newsclick Founder
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Delhi HC: Court is Permitted to Entertain Application to Amend Admission Made in Pleadings(09.08.2021)
Delhi High Court has observed that a Court is permitted to entertain an application to amend an admission made in pleadings even after reserving judgm.....
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Delhi HC Dismisses Plea by ITBP Personnel Seeking Redeployment in Afghanistan(09.08.2021)
Delhi High Court has dismissed petitions filed by 30 Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel seeking redeployment in Afghanistan, which is now und.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Indo Tibetan Border Police Personnel
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SC Asks Centre to Consider Withdrawing Insurance Exemption for State Public Transport Corporations(12.08.2021)
Supreme Court has asked the Central Government to examine the possibility of withdrawing exemption from insurance for State Corporations that run publ.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Insurance Exemption for State Public Transport Corporations
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SC: Application for Initiating CIRP Has To Be Rejected If Dispute Truly Exists In Fact(12.08.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that adjudicating authority has to reject an application seeking initiation of Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process unde.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Application for Initiating CIRP
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PM Narendra Modi Launches Vehicle Scrappage Policy in Gujarat Investor Summit(13.08.2021)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the Vehicle Scrappage Policy while virtually addressing the Gujarat Investor Summit. The policy will help ph.....
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Rajasthan HC Denies Police Protection to Married Lady in Live-in Relationship(16.08.2021)
Rajasthan High Court has denied police protection to a married lady, who is in a live-in relationship with another man and who sought police protectio.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Police Protection to Married Lady in Live-in Relationship
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Explanation 3C to Section 43B (d) of the IT Act is 'clarificatory' and does not add a new condition retrospectively(11.08.2021)
The question raised in present appeals is with particular reference to Section 43B Explanation 3C of the Income Tax Act, 1961 [IT Act]. On 28th Novemb.....
Tags : Assessment, Clarificatory provision, Applicability
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Amendment in import policy of Integrated Circuits (ICs) and incorporation of policy condition for different HS Codes of Chapter 85 of ITC (HS), 2017, Schedule-I (Import Policy)(09.08.2021)
In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 read with Section 5 & Section 9 of FT (D&R) Act, 1992, read with paragraph 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign T.....
Tags : Amendment, Import policy, Integrated Circuits
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Strict implementation of the import policy i.r.t. transmission apparatus incorporating reception apparatus (ITC HS Code-8525 60 00), by the Customs Authorities(11.08.2021)
1. Reference is invited to F. No. P-11014/04/2013-PP(Vol-1) dated 12th July, 2021 issued by DWA (Regulation), Wireless Coordination and Planning Wing,.....
Tags : Strict implementation, Import policy
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Delhi High Court Dismisses Plea Against 100% Seating in Metro/ Public Buses Amid Covid(18.08.2021)
Delhi High Court has dismissed a plea challenging the decision of Delhi Government to permit 100% seating capacity in Metro as well as DTC and cluster.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, 100% Seating in Metro/ Public Buses
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DGFT Notifies Procedure and Criteria for Applications for Export of Antigen Tests(19.08.2021)
Director-General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has notified the Procedure and Criteria for submission, approval of applications for export of COVID-19 Rapid.....
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Gujarat HC Quashes Order Rejecting Application for Criminal Defamation Against Rahul Gandhi(19.08.2021)
Gujarat High Court has quashed an order of the Surat Court rejecting the application filed by BJP MLA Purnesh Modi to examine 4 additional in a crimin.....
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Tripura HC Issues Notice Seeking Quashing of FIR Against Suo-Moto Complaint(19.08.2021)
Tripura High Court has issued notice to the State Government on a plea filed by Trinamool Congress General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee, MP Dola Sen, W.....
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Gauhati HC Directs GST Commissioner to Decide Application Seeking Fixation of Special Rate(20.08.2021)
Gauhati High Court has directed the Goods and Service Tax Commissioner to decide the application seeking for fixation of a special rate to the value a.....
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Delhi HC: Bar Against Entertaining Revision Application Not Applicable to Petition Under Article 227(23.08.2021)
Delhi High Court has held that the bar provided under Section 8 of the Commercial Courts Act, 2015 against entertaining revision application or petiti.....
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Allahabad High Court: Non-Cutting of Beard by Police Official is Misdemeanour(23.08.2021)
Allahabad High Court has observed that non-cutting the beard by a police official despite there being a direction/circular issued by Higher Officials .....
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Unless specified by statute itself, procedural law operates retrospectively(18.08.2021)
Present Miscellaneous Application(MA) is filed by assessee seeking rectification of mistake , which as per assessee is apparent from record and has cr.....
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Bombay HC: Sessions Court Rejecting Anticipatory Bail Application to Grant 3 days to Avoid Arrest(24.08.2021)
Bombay High Court has held that a Sessions Court rejecting the anticipatory bail application should grant interim protection for at least three workin.....
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Delhi Government Notifies Medical Oxygen Production Promotion Policy 2021(25.08.2021)
Delhi Government has notified the Medical Oxygen Production Promotion Policy 2021 and allowed 100% Reimbursement of GST in order to increase productio.....
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Karnataka HC: Individual Discharging “Public Duty” by Virtue of Office Answerable to State(26.08.2021)
Karnataka High Court has held that even if an individual is not a public servant, but if he is discharging "public duty" by virtue of his office, he i.....
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SC Disagrees Proposal to Allow State to Withdraw Criminal Cases Against Malicious Prosecution(26.08.2021)
Supreme Court has disagreed with a proposal to allow state governments to withdraw criminal cases against sitting and former MPs/MLAs on ground of mal.....
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Karnataka HC Directs KSLSA to Conduct Survey on Condition of Public Toilets in Bengaluru City(01.09.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the Karnataka State Legal Services Authority (KSLSA) to conduct a survey of public toilets in Bengaluru city so as t.....
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Madras High Court has issued a host of directions against police harassment, insensitive media report(01.09.2021)
Madras High Court has issued a host of directions against police harassment, insensitive media reportage in matters pertaining to the LGBTQIA+ communi.....
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Madras HC Issues Directions to Curb Police Harassment Against LGBTQ + Community(01.09.2021)
Madras High Court has issued a host of directions against police harassment, insensitive media reportage in matters pertaining to the LGBTQIA+ communi.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Contempt Application Filed By Telecom Watchdog(03.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice on an application for initiation of contempt, filed by Telecom Watchdog in the case pertaining to grant of telecom .....
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Chhattisgarh HC: Validity of Section 148 Notices Issued Between March 1 to June 30 Due to Covid Lockd(06.09.2021)
Kerala High Court has held that it was necessary to obtain sanction under Section 197 of the Code of Criminal Procedure for prosecution against public.....
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P&H HC: Candidates for Public Employment Cannot Claim Relaxation in Upper Age Limit(06.09.2021)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that candidates for public employment cannot claim relaxation in upper age limit as their right merely because .....
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Allahabad HC Quashes Govt Order Cancelling Retailer's License for Selling Beef, Hurting Sentiments(07.09.2021)
Allahabad High Court has quashed an order of a Food Safety Officer who cancelled the retailer license of a man, named Ikrar Husain, obtained under the.....
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SC Declines to Intervene in Order Refusing to Restrain Shulurmattam Police in Nilgiris District(08.09.2021)
Supreme Court has declined to intervene in a Madras High Court order refusing to restrain the Shulurmattam police in the Nilgiris district from conduc.....
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Karnataka HC Directs State to File Detailed Reply to Application Seeking Modification of Govt Order(08.09.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the state government to file a detailed reply, within four weeks, to an application seeking modification of a GO dat.....
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Karnataka HC Directs to Ensure Insurance Companies Transfer Unclaimed Policy Amounts(09.09.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) to ensure that all insurance companies follow the master c.....
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Allahabad HC Calls for Reply on Plea Seeking Availability of Public Documents in 'Braille'(09.09.2021)
Allahabad High Court has called for the reply of the State Government and the High Court administration and have been granted 3 weeks' time to filed t.....
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Kerala HC Orders Police Protection for Municipal Chairperson After Alleged Abuse by Political Rivals(10.09.2021)
Kerala High Court has directed the police to protect the Chairperson of the Thrikkakara Municipality Ajitha Thankappan from any threat from any source.....
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Calcutta HC Quashes FIR Against Journalist for His Tweet Questioning Govt's COVID Quarantine Policy(13.09.2021)
Calcutta High Court has quashed a First Information Report registered against a port-Blair journalist, Zubair Ahmad for his tweet questioning the COVI.....
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Kerala HC Directs State to Address Police Officers Deposing Against Prosecution in Criminal Cases(16.09.2021)
Kerala High Court has directed the State government to address the issue of police officers deposing against prosecution in criminal cases after their.....
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Kerala HC Urges State to Draft Law to Penalise Retired Police Officers Tampering With Investigation(16.09.2021)
Kerala High Court has directed the State to look into the matter of absence of law in force to take action against a police officer who tampers with a.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice to IRCTC on Plea to Relax License Fee for Catering Services(16.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice to IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation) on an appeal seeking relaxation in license fee granted t.....
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Government Notifies Last Date for Submitting Applications for Scrip Based FTP Schemes(17.09.2021)
Government has notified the last Date for Submitting applications for Script-based FTP Schemes and the validity period of Duty Credit Scrips. The Gove.....
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Kerala HC Reserves Verdict in Petitions Assailing Entrance Policy to Professional Courses in The Stat(17.09.2021)
Kerala High Court has reserved its judgment in the batch of petitions filed by ICSE and CBSE students aggrieved by the scheme prepared for admission t.....
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Amendment to policy condition no. 5 of Chapter 27 of ITC (HS), 2017, Schedule-I (Import Policy)(16.09.2021)
In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 read with Section 5 of FT (D&R) Act, 1992, read with paragraph 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy,.....
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Kerala HC Directs State to Ensure All Food Business Operators to Obtain Necessary Food Licence(21.09.2021)
Kerala High Court has directed the State government to ensure that all food business operators obtain necessary food licence/registration in accordanc.....
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Kerala HC Seeks Clarification on Post-Covid Complications Causing Death of Person(23.09.2021)
Kerala High Court has sought clarification from the State regarding why treatment for post-Covid complications was not considered a part of coronaviru.....
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Delhi HC Seeks Stand on Petition Seeking Appointment of Authority for Licensing of Sound Systems(24.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has sought Delhi Government's stand on a petition seeking appointment of an authority for the purpose of granting license to persons/.....
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In a case of revocable Trust, the provisions of Section 61 to 63 of IT Act were applicable and the assessee could not be assessed as AOP(15.09.2021)
Assessee is a Trust created by Asset Reconstruction Company India Ltd. (ARCIL) for the purpose of liquidating/recovering/realizing the non-performing .....
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SC Asks to Consider Inclusion of Aadhar Card in Eligibility Criteria for Rehabilitation(28.09.2021)
Supreme Court has asked the Municipal Corporation of Faridabad to consider whether Aadhar card could be included in the eligibility criteria for ident.....
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Calcutta HC Seeks Response on Application of Foreigners Act, 1946 on Religious Minorities(29.09.2021)
Calcutta High Court has sought the State government's stand on the application of the Foreigners Act, 1946 in respect of prosecution of religious mino.....
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Bombay High Court Imposes Costs For Vexatious Application In Commercial Dispute(29.09.2021)
Bombay High Court recently imposed heavy costs on the plaintiff for a "vexatious and mischievous" application, observing that the Commercial Courts Ac.....
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Madras HC Imposes Costs of Ban on Filing PILs For Challenge to Govt Retirement Age Policy(30.09.2021)
Madras High Court has imposed costs to the tune of Rs 5000 on a petitioner who had who had challenged the State government's February 2021 decision to.....
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Karnataka HC Issues Notice on Plea Seeking Directions to Permit Access to Pets to Public Parks(01.10.2021)
Karnataka High Court has issued notice to the state government and the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) on a petition seeking directions to t.....
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Kerala HC Directs Probe Into Controversial Antique Dealer's Alleged Links With Senior Police Officers(01.10.2021)
Kerala High Court has granted police protection to controversial fake antique dealer Monson Mavunkal''s former driver who had moved the Court alleging.....
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Insurance claim can be rejected, if vehicle was used without valid registration(30.09.2021)
The Appellant (“insurer”) questions the judgment and order of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, New Delhi ("NCDRC"). In facts of pr.....
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Relaxation in export policy of Red Sanders Wood(07.10.2021)
In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 read with Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992 (No. 22 of 1992), as amende.....
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Government notifies concessions under the Vehicle Scrapping Policy(07.10.2021)
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued a Notification 720(E) dated 5th October, 2021, in the Gazette of India, which shall come into f.....
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Bombay HC Rejects Plea Challenging Grant of Liquor Licence to Restaurant Near School(18.10.2021)
Bombay High Court has observed that the schools, that are inculcating standard moral values in students as envisaged by the father of the nation, Maha.....
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Central Government hereby notifies the general conditions for grant of license specified below for cultivation of opium poppy on account of the Central Government(11.10.2021)
In pursuance of rule 8 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Rules, 1985, the Central Government hereby notifies the general conditions fo.....
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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 .....
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Karnataka HC: No Prohibition to Give Information After Filing of B-Report by Police(20.10.2021)
Karnataka High Court has said that once an investigation is completed and B-Report is filed by the police, there is no prohibition to give information.....
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Karnataka HC Directs to Comply with Barring Installation of Statues on Public Roads, Pavements(20.10.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the State Government to ensure compliance with the directions of the Supreme Court barring installation of statues o.....
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Karnataka HC Sets Aside Order Appointing Advocate Ravindranath Kamath as the SPP(21.10.2021)
Karnataka High Court has set aside the Government Order of appointing advocate Ravindranath Kamath as the Special Public Prosecutor (SPP) for conducti.....
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Supreme Court: State Police Has Duty to Continue with Investigation of Schedule Offence(21.10.2021)
Supreme Court observed that the State police has a duty to continue with the investigation of a schedule offence till the National Investigating Agenc.....
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SC: Application For Certified Copy Has To Be Made Before Expiry Of Limitation Period(25.10.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that person wishing to file an appeal has to file an application for a certified copy before the expiry of the limitation p.....
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Kerala High Court Establishes Policy Decision to Interdict Self-Financing Institutions(27.10.2021)
Kerala High Court has established that a policy decision taken by the State to interdict self-financing institutions from commencing new courses in th.....
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Karnataka HC Asks State to Reconsider Policy Making Kannada Compulsory in Degree Courses(27.10.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the State government to reconsider its policy decision, making compulsory the Kannada language as a subject for ever.....
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Kerala HC Grants KSRTC Time to Install Tracking System, Emergency Buttons in Public Vehicles(28.10.2021)
Kerala High Court has acceded to the request put forth by the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation's (KSRTC) seeking further extension in time to c.....
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Madras HC Rejects Rajesh Das's Challenge to Trial Court Jurisdiction in Sexual Harassment Case(29.10.2021)
Madras High Court has dismissed a plea by suspended Special Director General of Police (DGP) Rajesh Das challenging the jurisdictional competence of t.....
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MP HC Directs to Conduct Inquiry Against Public Prosecutor for Giving up Eye Witness(29.10.2021)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the Principal Secretary, Law and Legislative Affairs/District Magistrate, Bhind to conduct an inquiry against a.....
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Delhi Court Issues Summons to Republic Media and Chief Editor in Defamation Suits(29.10.2021)
Delhi Court has issued summons to Republic Media, Arnab Goswami, its chief editor working with the channel and News Broadcasters Standards Association.....
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Relaxation in applicability of provision in para 6 (b) of General Notes Regarding Import Policy Schedule-I (Imports) of the ITC(HS) 2017, Schedule I (Import Policy)(27.10.2021)
1. Reference is invited to DGFT's Notification No. 20/2015-2020, dated 24.08.2021, amended further by Notification No. 23/2015-2020, dated 03.09.2021,.....
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Finance Ministry releases guidelines for reforms in Public Procurement and Project Management(29.10.2021)
In order to ensure efficient and transparent execution of projects, Finance Ministry releases guidelines for reforms in Public Procurement and Project.....
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SC: Not Permissible to Rewrite Contract While Interpreting Terms of Insurance Policy(01.11.2021)
Supreme Court observed that it is not permissible to rewrite the contract while interpreting the terms of the Insurance Policy. The Court has said tha.....
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Kerala HC Orders Not to Permit Installation of New Flagpoles or Posts on Public Places(02.11.2021)
Kerala High Court has ordered the State Government and other authorities not to permit installation of new flagpoles or posts on public places and roa.....
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It is not permissible to rewrite the contract while interpreting the terms of the Insurance Policy(29.10.2021)
In facts of present case, Pradeep Kumar, the husband of the Respondent (original complainant) had taken/purchased a life insurance policy under the Je.....
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Constructive trust rests in civil law on a claim for breach of fiduciary duty and does not rest on any aspect of criminal law(03.11.2021)
Mr. Robert Faichney and Mr. David Perrin were directors of Vantis Tax Ltd ("VTL"). During this time, Mr. Faichney and Mr. Perrin ("the directors") exp.....
Tags : Cheating, Public revenue, Secret profits
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J&K HC: No Law Or Religion Gives License to Father to Harass Daughter for Refusing to Marry(11.11.2021)
Jammu and Kashmir High Court has observed that no law or religion gives a license to a father to harass or intimidate his major daughter just because .....
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Orissa HC Directs to Ensure Peaceful Protest, No Closure Of Shops, Disruption of Public Transport(12.11.2021)
Orissa High Court has directed the Congress party in the State to ensure that whatever protest is organized tomorrow i.e. on 12th November 2021 is pea.....
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Madras HC: Court Can't Evaluate Evidence While Deciding Application for Revocation of Leave(15.11.2021)
Madras High Court has iterated that while considering an application for revocation of leave granted under Clause 12 of the Letters Patent, the Court .....
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Delhi High Court Stays Sessions Court's Bail Order Castigating Police Investigation(15.11.2021)
Delhi High Court has stayed an order passed by a Sessions Court in bail proceedings, wherein it had pulled up an Investigating Officer of the Delhi Po.....
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Amendment in Para 4.42(3) of Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20(08.11.2021)
In exercise of powers conferred by Section 5 of FT(D&R) Act, 1992, read with Paragraph 1.02 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-20, as amended from time.....
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Mumbai Court Allows Police's Plea To Declare Param Bir Singh "Absconder"(18.11.2021)
Metropolitan Magistrate Court in Mumbai has issued a proclamation against "absconding" accused Param Bir Singh, former Mumbai police commissioner and .....
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Supreme Court Issues Notice on CBI's Plea Challenging Anticipatory Bail Granted to Police Officials(22.11.2021)
Supreme Court has issued notice on a petition filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation challenging the anticipatory bail granted by the Kerala Hig.....
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Supreme Court Grants Protection from Arrest to Ex-Mumbai Police Chief Param Bir Singh(22.11.2021)
Supreme Court has granted protection from arrest to former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh in various cases registered against him by the M.....
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Kerala High Court: Police Officers Bound to Wear Uniform While on Duty(23.11.2021)
Kerala High Court has accentuated on the fact that police officers must comply with the relevant statutory provisions/guidelines making it mandatory t.....
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SC Issues Notice on Challenge Against Rakesh Asthana's Appointment as Delhi Police Commissioner(26.11.2021)
Supreme Court has issued notice on the petitions filed by the NGO Centre for Public Interest Litigation challenging the appointment of Rakesh Asthana .....
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SC: Illegal Use of Licensed Weapon Per Se Not Offence Unless Misdemeanour Proved(29.11.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that illegal use of a licensed or sanctioned weapon per se does not constitute an offence under Section 27 of the Arms Act,.....
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Kerala HC: Sanction Order to Contain Reasons for Sanction for Prosecution of Public Servant(29.11.2021)
Kerala High Court has observed that a sanction order should contain reasons and must also reflect the materials considered by the authority for the pu.....
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Section 5 of Limitation Act shall not be applicable to the appeal against the order of Recovery Officer(24.11.2021)
The original respondent has preferred the present appeal dissatisfied with the impugned judgment passed by the High Court by which the High Court has .....
Tags : Applicability, Provision, Delay, Condonation
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Services engaged in the Coal industry declared to be a public utility service(23.11.2021)
Whereas the Central Government is satisfied that public interest so requires that the services engaged in the Coal industry, which is covered under it.....
Tags : Services, Declaration, Public utility
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SC Asks Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs on Rehabilitation Policy for Slum Dwellers(30.11.2021)
Supreme Court has asked the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs to place its stand as to whether it has any policy in slums adjacent to Railway Trac.....
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Kerala HC Directs to File Report on Manner of Appointment of Public Prosecutors(03.12.2021)
Kerala High Court has directed all Principal District Judges to file a report in a suo motu writ petition initiated to investigate the matter of appoi.....
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SC Issues Notice to State of Uttar Pradesh on Applicability of New Policy on Release of Prisoners(06.12.2021)
Supreme Court has issued notice to the State of Uttar Pradesh on the issue whether the cases of those prisoners serving life-sentence which were requi.....
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Allahabad HC: Lodging of FIR and Pendency of Criminal Case Not Grounds for Cancellation of Licence(06.12.2021)
Allahabad High Court has observed that the lodging of First Information Report, as well as pendency of a criminal case, cannot be a standalone ground.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Grounds for Cancellation of Licence
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Notifications on Vehicle Scrapping Policy(01.12.2021)
The Vehicle Scrapping Policy includes a system of incentives/dis-incentives for creation of an ecosystem to phase out older, unfit polluting vehicles......
Tags : Notifications, Vehicle Scrapping, Policy
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Delhi HC Directs Govt to File Additional Affidavit in Plea Challenging New Excise Policy(07.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Government to file an additional affidavit in a plea challenging its new Excise Policy inasmuch as it allegedl.....
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Delhi HC Seeks Report Over Functioning of Illegally Constructed Temple on Public Land(08.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Police to submit a report regarding the functioning of an alleged illegally constructed temple on a public lan.....
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SC: Failure to Disclose Policy-Holder of Changes in Policy Conditions Amounts to Deficiency in Servic(10.12.2021)
Supreme Court has allowed medical claim relief to two senior citizens, holding that the failure of an insurance agent to disclose to the policy-holder.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Changes in Policy Conditions
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RBI announces Monetary Policy and keeps repo rates unchanged(08.12.2021)
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decides to keep the policy repo rate under the liquidity adjustment facility (LAF) unchanged at 4.0 per cent on th.....
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Allahabad High Court Issues Notice on PUCL's Plea Seeking Establishment of Fast-Track Police Courts(14.12.2021)
Allahabad High Court has sought reply of the Uttar Pradesh Government, Union Government, and others on a plea filed by People's Union For Civil Libert.....
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Karnataka HC: Application for Judgment on Admissions May be Filed at Any Stage of Suit(14.12.2021)
Karnataka High Court has reiterated that a decree can be passed under Order XII Rule 6 of Code of Civil procedure, 1908 (CPC) at any stage of the suit.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Application for Judgment on Admissions
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Supreme Court Permits State of Himachal Pradesh to Divert Forest Land for Public Projects(14.12.2021)
Supreme Court has permitted the State of Himachal Pradesh for diversion of forest land under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 for construction of c.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice Over Grant of License for Opening Liquor Shop in Residential Area(14.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice on a petition challenging opening of a liquor shop in a shopping complex situated near the residential block of cit.....
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Non-applicability of provisions of Sub-rule (1A) of Rule 9 of the Prevention of Money-laundering (Maintenance of Records) Rules, 2005 to the Foreign Portfolio Investor(04.01.2022)
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-clause (i) of clause (h) of sub-rule (2) of rule 9A of the Prevention of Money-laundering (Maintenance of R.....
Tags : Non-applicability, Provisions, Foreign Portfolio Investor
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Where one or more members of the family are already in Government Service, employment assistance should not be provided to the second or third member of the family(03.01.2022)
Petitioner had filed original application before present Court. Learned counsel for the Petitioner has submitted that, the father of the Petitioner wa.....
Tags : Appointment, Entitlement, Policy
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Delhi HC Issues Notice Over Grant of License for Opening Liquor Shop in Residential Area(14.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice on a petition challenging opening of a liquor shop in a shopping complex situated near the residential block of cit.....
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AP HC Grants Permission to Amravati Farmers to Organize Public Meeting(16.12.2021)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has granted permission to the Amaravati farmers to organise a public meeting at a private place at Damineedu village in Tiru.....
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SC Asks States to Follow Gujarat's Model in Giving Publicity for COVID Death Compensation Scheme(16.12.2021)
Supreme Court has lauded the State of Gujarat's advertisements giving publicity relating to disbursal of the ex-gratia compensation to the family of t.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Publicity for COVID Death Compensation Scheme
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Allahabad High Court Issues Notice on PUCL's Plea Seeking Establishment of Fast-Track Police Courts(14.12.2021)
Allahabad High Court has sought reply of the Uttar Pradesh Government, Union Government, and others on a plea filed by People's Union For Civil Libert.....
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Karnataka HC: Application for Judgment on Admissions May be Filed at Any Stage of Suit(14.12.2021)
Karnataka High Court has reiterated that a decree can be passed under Order XII Rule 6 of Code of Civil procedure, 1908 (CPC) at any stage of the suit.....
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Supreme Court Permits State of Himachal Pradesh to Divert Forest Land for Public Projects(14.12.2021)
Supreme Court has permitted the State of Himachal Pradesh for diversion of forest land under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 for construction of c.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice Over Grant of License for Opening Liquor Shop in Residential Area(15.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice on a petition challenging opening of a liquor shop in a shopping complex situated near the residential block of cit.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, License for Opening Liquor Shop
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Kerala HC Directs State to Produce Video Footage in Pink Police Harassment Case(21.12.2021)
Kerala High Court has directed the State government to produce the video referred to in an affidavit earlier submitted by the IGP, after it denied the.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Pink Police Harassment Case
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Delhi HC Orders Removal of Illegally Constructed Temple on Public Land(21.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Government to remove a temple, alleged to be illegally constructed on a public land in city's Defence Colony a.....
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Karnataka High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail to Public Prosecutor Accused of Raping Law Intern(21.12.2021)
Karnataka High Court has refused to grant anticipatory bail to Special Public Prosecutor K S N Rajesh accused of sexual assault and attempt to rape by.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Public Prosecutor Accused of Raping Law Intern
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Madras HC Directs on Streamlining Policy for Women Athletes And Their Fair Treatment(22.12.2021)
Madras High Court has issued comprehensive directions to the respondent authorities to streamline the policy that pertains to such women athletes and .....
Tags : Madras High Court, Policy for Women Athletes
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Kerala High Court Directs Grant of Rs 1.5 Lakh Compensation to Girl Harassed by Police(23.12.2021)
Kerala High Court has delivered its judgment in a plea moved by a minor girl who, along with her father, were harassed by a pink police officer in a p.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Compensation to Girl Harassed by Police
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Delhi HC Directs Release of Child in Conflict with Law Incarcerated in Observation Home(23.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed the release of a child in conflict with law who was incarcerated in an observation home despite an order passed by the J.....
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Tripura HC Directs State to Frame Comprehensive Electric Vehicle Policy for Environmental Protection(29.12.2021)
Tripura High Court has directed the State Government to take urgent steps to frame a comprehensive electric vehicle policy for the State of Tripura in.....
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Delhi HC Refuses to Interfere with Plea on JNU Failure to Accept Application for PhD in Hindi(30.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has refused to interfere with a plea of a candidate who claimed that Jawaharlal Nehru University has not invited any applications for.....
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SC Stays Madras HC Order Directing Deposit in CM's Public Relief Fund for Release of Vehicle(04.01.2022)
Supreme Court has stayed a Madras High Court order in so far as it directed deposit of a sum of Rs. 1 lakh, as non-refundable deposit, in the Chief Mi.....
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CCI Directs Investigation Into Apple's App Store Policies on Allegations of Unfair Trade Practices(03.01.2022)
Competition Commission of India has directed investigation into the Apple's App Store policies with respect to allegations of unfair trade practices i.....
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Kerala High Court Demands Status Report on Police Investigation on Missing CPM Worker(04.01.2022)
Kerala High Court has sought a statement from the respondents on the stage of investigation in the habeas corpus plea moved by a CPM worker's wife all.....
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NHRC Issues Show Cause Notice to Commissioner of Delhi Police Against Illegal Arrest(07.01.2022)
National Human Rights Commission has issued a notice to the Commissioner of Police, Delhi, as to why compensation of Rs. 1,00,000/- should not be give.....
Tags : National Human Rights Commission, Commissioner of Delhi Police, Abuse of Power
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Gauhati HC Asks Assam Government to File Affidavit on Police Encounters in BJP Rule(12.01.2022)
Gauhati High Court has asked the Assam government to file a detailed affidavit on the police encounters that have been taking place since BJP returned.....
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Karnataka High Court has upheld the amendments made to the Karnataka Essential Commodities Public Dis(14.01.2022)
Karnataka High Court has upheld the amendments made to the Karnataka Essential Commodities Public Distribution System (Control) Order 2017, fixing min.....
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Karnataka HC Upholds Amendments to Karnataka Essential Commodities Order 2017(14.01.2022)
Karnataka High Court has upheld the amendments made to the Karnataka Essential Commodities Public Distribution System (Control) Order 2017, fixing min.....
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The right to privacy is not sacrosanct, it must be balanced with the rights of other citizens(10.01.2022)
The issue before the present Court was whether the publication of the Facebook posts by Mr. Smuts is protected by the right to freedom of expression. .....
Tags : Publicity, Information, Dissemination
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Guidelines for submission of online application for one time registration for SCOMET license and post-reporting requirements for export of chemicals(13.01.2022)
1. Reference is invited to DGFT's Notification No. 47 dated 20.12.2021 regarding SCOMET updates 2021 and policy of General authorization for export of.....
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Securities and Exchange Board of India Cuts Timeline for Filing Settlement Application to 60 Days(18.01.2022)
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has cut the timeline for filing settlement applications to just 60 days from the current 180 days in its.....
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Rajasthan HC: Land Reserved for Public Park Not to be Allowed for Commercial Purposes(18.01.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has ruled that land reserved for the public park in question shall not be allowed for commercial purposes like marriages/ parties.....
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Delhi High Court Dismisses Plea Seeking One Person One Tree Policy for Sustainable Development(19.01.2022)
Delhi High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation seeking sustainable development in the national capital, by formulation of a One Person On.....
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Kerala HC: Presence of Maoist Threat in Locality Sound Reason to Deny NOC for Explosive Licence(21.01.2022)
Kerala High Court has held that the presence of a Maoist threat in a locality is a sound reason to deny a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for an explos.....
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Kerala HC Grants Interim Relief to Actor Dileep for Alleged Conspiracy to Kill Police Officers(24.01.2022)
Kerala High Court has granted interim relief to actor Dileep in the recent case registered by the Kerala Police for allegedly conspiring to kill the p.....
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Provisions of unjust-enrichment of Rule 9B(5) of Central Excise Rules, 1944 cannot be applied retrospectively(17.01.2022)
The issue involved in the present case is that, whether the unjust-enrichment is applicable in the facts of this case where the duty was paid provisio.....
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RBI releases Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks' Outlook 2020-2021(20.01.2022)
The Reserve Bank of India releases the 8th volume of the annual publication titled 'Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks' Outlook 2020-21'. The publicat.....
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Calcutta HC Dismisses Plea Seeking Direction to Permit Tableau of Netaji in Republic Day Parade(25.01.2022)
Calcutta High Court has dismissed a petition seeking a direction to the Central government to permit the West Bengal tableau of Netaji Subhas Chandra .....
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NCLT, Delhi: Advanced Deposit Towards Licence Fee Considered as Operational Debt(25.01.2022)
National Company Law Tribunal, Delhi has held that advanced deposit towards license fee would be considered as an Operational Debt and issuance of not.....
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Madras HC Sets Aside Rejection Order Directing Processing of Application Under Pension Scheme(25.01.2022)
Madras High Court has set aside the rejection order by Freedom Figher Revenue Division (F.F.R) and directed the processing of Petitioner's application.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Application Under Pension Scheme
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Kerala High Court Grants More Time To State To Frame Comprehensive Policy On Illegal Flag Masts(28.01.2022)
Kerala High Court has granted three more weeks’ time to the State government to draw up a comprehensive policy to deal with the menace of illegal flag.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Illegal Flag Posts, State Policy
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Procedures for application for tariff rate quota for FY 2022-2023(27.01.2022)
1. Reference is invited to para 2.107 of the HBP, wherein the details of allocation of Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) under various FTA/CECA are notified. Th.....
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Mentioned industrial undertakings under Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 be declared as public utility services(27.01.2022)
1. Whereas the Central Government being satisfied that the public interest so requires that the services engaged in the following industrial undertaki.....
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#Economic Survey 2021-2022: India can Withstand Monetary Policy Normalisation(31.01.2022)
Economic Survey has noted that due to accretion of large foreign exchange reserves, vulnerability indicators relating to reserves have shown marked im.....
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Patna HC: Application u/s 34 Arbitration Act Challenging Arbitral Award is Not Suit(01.02.2022)
Patna High Court has held that an application filed under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 challenging an arbitral award is no.....
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Gujarat HC: Insurance Company Cannot be Liable for Indemnity if Driver Does Not Have Valid Licence(01.02.2022)
Gujarat High Court has held that an insurance company cannot be held liable for indemnity if the driver of the offending vehicle does not have a valid.....
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#Union Budget 2022-2023: Finance Minster Introduces Battery-Swapping Policy(01.02.2022)
Finance Minister proposes to formulate battery swapping policy and inter operability standards to improve efficiency for Electric Vehicle.
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Karnataka HC: Duty of Applicant Seeking Relief to Explain Delay for Every Day Elapses(02.02.2022)
Karnataka High Court has said that it is the duty of the applicant seeking relief under Section 5 of the Limitation Act, 1963 to explain the delay for.....
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Kerala High Court Admits Plea Alleging Unauthorised Lab Conducting Covid Tests at Calicut Airport(02.02.2022)
Kerala High Court has admitted a plea alleging that an unauthorised lad is conducting Rapid-PCR Covid tests at the Calicut International Airport. The .....
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Kerala HC: Delay in Filing Application Only Fatal if Allows for an Unfair Benefit(07.02.2022)
Kerala High Court has ruled that a delay in filing an application only becomes fatal if by allowing such application, the applicant obtains an unfair .....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Delay in Filing Application
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Section 69(2) of Partnership Act, 1932 is not a bar to a suit filed by unregistered firm, if the same is for enforcement of statutory right(31.01.2022)
Present appeal, by the Plaintiff of a suit for declaration and injunction, is directed against the judgment, as passed by the High Court, whereby the .....
Tags : Injunction, Provision, 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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Reserve Bank of India cancels the licence of Independence Co-operative Bank Limited(03.02.2022)
Reserve Bank of India (RBI), vide order dated February 02, 2022, has cancelled the licence of Independence Co-operative Bank Ltd., Nashik, Maharashtra.....
Tags : Licence, Cancellation, Winding up
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Clarification regarding applicability of Social Welfare Surcharge on goods exempted from basic and other customs duties/cesses(01.02.2022)
1. References have been received seeking clarification on the issue of applicability of Social Welfare Surcharge (SWS) on goods that are exempted from.....
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Karnataka HC Quashes Proceedings Against Bengaluru Police Commissioner Kamal Pant(08.02.2022)
Karnataka High Court has quashed the proceedings initiated against Bengaluru Police Commissioner Kamal Pant and two other police officers, for alleged.....
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Kerala High Court Upholds Order to Revoke Licence of MediaOne Channel(08.02.2022)
Kerala High Court has upheld the order passed by the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to revoke the license granted to Malayalam news ch.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Licence of MediaOne Channel
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Delhi HC Directs ESIC to Constitute Committee to Frame Policy for Welfare of Contractual Workers(08.02.2022)
Delhi High Court has directed the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) to constitute a committee which will frame a policy for the welfare of.....
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Madras HC: Suspicious Mindset of Police is Root Cause of Human Rights Violations(09.02.2022)
Madras High Court has said that the mindset of the police to look at every individual with suspicion and to monitor each and every activity by install.....
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ITAT, Pune: No Income Tax Payable on Sale of Software Licence(09.02.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Pune, has ruled that no Income Tax payable on Sale of Software Licence, support, maintenance as it is not Royalt.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Sale of Software Licence
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Madras HC: If Application for Amendment Does Not Change Character of Petition, May be Allowed(11.02.2022)
Madras High Court has ruled that if the new grounds introduced by amendment do not change the character of the petition originally filed for setting a.....
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Karnataka HC: Probationer in Karnataka Police Department Cannot be Terminated for Misconduct(11.02.2022)
Karnataka High Court has said that a probationer in the Karnataka police department cannot be terminated on the grounds of misconduct without carrying.....
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SC: Application for Correction of Decree Only Maintainable Before HC Where Decree Confirmed(14.02.2022)
Supreme Court has observed that in cases where the decree passed by the trial court merges with judgment and decree passed by the High Court, then the.....
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Delhi HC: Reinstatement Not Matter of Right Where Acquittal is Not Honourable(14.02.2022)
Delhi High has observed that reinstatement in public service cannot flow as a matter of right where the acquittal of such person is not an honourable .....
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Gujarat HC: Rights of Person Not Affected Where Land Sold in Public Auction with No Condition(14.02.2022)
Gujarat High Court has held that when the land was sold in a public auction and when there is no condition attached to the said order of sale, then th.....
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Framework for conversion of Private Listed InvIT into Public InvIT(09.02.2022)
1. Regulation 14(6) of the SEBI (Infrastructure Investment Trusts) Regulations, 2014 ("InvIT Regulations") provides as under: "The Board may specify b.....
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RBI announces monetary policy keeping repo and reverse repo rate unchanged(10.02.2022)
On the basis of an assessment of the current and evolving macro-economic situation, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to keep the policy rep.....
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Allahabad HC: Insurance Company Cannot be Permitted to Avoid Liability on Lack of Driving Licence(16.02.2022)
Allahabad High Court has observed the insurance company cannot be permitted to avoid its liability only on the ground that the person driving the vehi.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Lack of Driving Licence
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MP HC: Rejection of Application to Donate Kidney to Ailing Son Not Sustainable(17.02.2022)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that the rejection of an application, moved by the Petitioner/mother to donate her kidney to her ailing son, by the.....
Tags : Madhya Pradesh High Court, Application to Donate Kidney
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Tamil Nadu Govt Notifies Amendment to State Subordinate Police Officers’ Conduct Rules(18.02.2022)
Tamil Nadu Government has notified an amendment to the State's Subordinate Police Officers' Conduct Rules,1964 by the inclusion of Rule 24-C, prohibit.....
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SC: Sale Pursuant to Public Auction Cannot be Set Aside on Basis of Offer by Third Parties(21.02.2022)
Supreme Court has observed that a sale pursuant to public auction cannot be set aside on the basis of some offer made by third parties subsequently a.....
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Cabinet approves preparations for India's G20 Presidency(15.02.2022)
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today approved the setting up of a G20 Secretariat and its reporting structures, whic.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice on PIL Over Issue of Setting Up of Unmanned Police Barricades(22.02.2022)
Delhi High Court has issued notice on a suo moto Public Interest Litigation registered by it over the issue of setting up of unmanned police barricade.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Setting Up of Unmanned Police Barricades
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Bombay HC Grants Protection to Sameer Wankhede in Liquor Licence Case(23.02.2022)
Bombay High Court has granted protection to former NCB officer Sameer Wankhede from arrest till February 28 in the liquor licence case registered agai.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Sameer Wankhede, Liquor Licence Case
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NCLT, Kochi: Initiation of CIRP Not Mandatory for Application Against Personal Guarantors(28.02.2022)
National Company Law Tribunal, Kochi has held that when an application for initiation of corporate insolvency resolution process (CIRP) is pending bef.....
Tags : National Company Law Tribunal, Application Against Personal Guarantors
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Kerala HC: Claiming Adverse Possession After Encroachment Into Public Road Not Admissible(28.02.2022)
Kerala High Court has ruled that a petitioner claiming the right of adverse possession after encroaching into a public road cannot be treated as a usu.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Adverse Possession Into Public Road
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J&K&L HC Dismisses Appeal Against MACT Award on Basis of Invalid Driving License(28.02.2022)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has dismissed an appeal moved by an Insurance company wherein it had challenged the award made by Motor Accide.....
Tags : Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, Basis of Invalid Driving License
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An application under Order 39 Rule 4 of CPC is permissible only if in the application seeking temporary injunction, a party has made false and misleading statement(21.02.2022)
Appellant impugns order whereby the application filed by the Appellant as also by Respondent no. 1 under Order 39 Rule 4 of Code of Civil Procedure, 1.....
Tags : Application, Modification, Entitlement
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Karnataka High Court: SC /ST Prevention Of Atrocities Act Is Prospective In Nature(08.03.2022)
Karnataka High Court has observed that the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act 1989, is prospective in nature and all.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act 1989, Prospective Application
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Delhi HC: Licensing of Microsoft Softwares in India is not Taxable as Royalty as per Indo-US Treaty(10.03.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that the licensing of software products of Microsoft in the Territory of India by the Respondent was not taxable in India as.....
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HP HC: Accused Must be Entrusted with Property in Capacity of Public Servant u/s 409 IPC(10.03.2022)
Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that with a view to constitute an offence under Section 409 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, prosecution is requir.....
Tags : Himachal Pradesh High Court, Public Servant
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Gujarat High Court Orders Release of Goods Imported Under Foreign Trade Policy(10.03.2022)
Gujarat High Court has directed the release of goods worth Rs. 79.29 lakhs, detained at the Mundra Port by the Customs Department, while refusing to i.....
Tags : Gujarat High Court, Foreign Trade Policy
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MP HC Dismisses Application in Dacoity Case Seeking Custody of Recovered Stolen Cash(14.03.2022)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has dismissed an application moved by a Complainant in a dacoity case, seeking custody of the recovered stolen cash to the t.....
Tags : Madhya Pradesh High Court, Application in Dacoity Case
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Karnataka HC: Insurance Company Not Liable to Pay Compensation If Person Holding Wrong Licence(15.03.2022)
Karnataka High Court has said that the insurance company will not be liable to pay compensation, if a heavy goods vehicle is driven by a person holdin.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Payment of Compensation, Wrong licence
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Allahabad HC: In Application for Discharge, Court Only to See Prima Facie Case Made Out(15.03.2022)
Allahabad High Court has reiterated that while dealing with an application for discharge under Section, the Court is required to only see whether a pr.....
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Allahabad HC: Refund Application Under GST Cannot be Rejected on Grounds of Delay(16.03.2022)
Allahabad High Court has observed that the refund application under the Goods and Service Tax (GST) cannot be rejected merely on the ground of delay.
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Refund Application Under GST
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Karnataka High Court Quashes Criminal Case Against Snapdeal for Sale of Drugs Without License(16.03.2022)
Karnataka High Court has quashed a criminal case registered under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 against Snapdeal Private Limited and its directors.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Sale of Drugs Without License
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Delhi HC Seeks Response on Recovery of Damages on Public Properties from CAA Protestors(22.03.2022)
Delhi High Court has sought response of the Centre, Delhi government and police on a public interest litigation seeking direction to the authorities t.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Recovery of Damages on Public Properties
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Madras High Court: No Illegality in Floating LIC IPO Through Money Bill(23.03.2022)
Madras High Court has ruled that there is no constitutional illegality in Parliament having amended the Life Insurance Corporation Act, 1956 by way of.....
Tags : Madras High Court, LIC IPO
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Defence Production And Export Promotion Policy(25.03.2022)
The Government has taken several policy initiatives in the past few years and brought in reforms to encourage indigenous design, development and manuf.....
Tags : Defence Production, Export Promotion, Policy
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Delhi HC Dismisses Plea Against Reopening of Schools for Unvaccinated Children(29.03.2022)
Delhi High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation which challenged the decision of Delhi government to recommence physical classes for schoo.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Physical class, Public Interest Litigation
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Bombay HC: Threshold of Public Interest Must to Stop Bypassing of Civil Courts(29.03.2022)
Bombay High Court has held that a writ Court should not exercise its powers in contractual matters under Article 226 of the Constitution, unless the s.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Public Interest, Civil Court, Judicial Review, Contractual Obligation
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Allahabad HC: Matrimonial Case Cannot Be Transferred On Ground of Distance/ Financial Stress(30.03.2022)
Allahabad High Court has held that once an application under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 has been allowed and uninterrupted litigation .....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Matrimonial Case, Matrimonial Dispute, Transfer Application, Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
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Gujarat HC: FIR Registration Can’t Have Any Nexus with Breach of Maintenance of Public Order(01.04.2022)
Gujarat High Court has observed that simpliciter FIR registration by itself cannot have any nexus with the breach of maintenance of public order, whil.....
Tags : Gujarat High Court, breach of maintenance, public order
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Karnataka HC Rejects Plea to Award Bharat Ratna Award to Late Sri Shivakumara Swami(04.04.2022)
Karnataka High Court has rejected a public interest litigation seeking a direction to be issued to the Prime Minister of India to consider the represe.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, public interest litigation, Bharat Ratna award
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Chhattisgarh HC Grants Bail to Hindu Religious Leader Kalicharan Maharaj(04.04.2022)
Chhattisgarh High Court has approved bail to Hindu religious leader Kalicharan Maharaj in regard to a case filed against him for allegedly making dero.....
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Clarification on applicability of regulation 23 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 in relation to Related Party Transactions(30.03.2022)
1. Regulation 23 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements), Regulations 2015 ('LODR Regulations') was amended vide notification da.....
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Extension of timelines for sale and renewal of short term Covid specific health insurance policies(28.03.2022)
1. Reference is invited to the short term Covid specific health insurance policies permitted to be offered by all Insurers.
2. In partial mo.....
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Delhi HC: As Is Where Is Condition in License Agreement Not to Absolve Parties from Disclosures(05.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has upheld the award of an Arbitral Tribunal that stipulated that the condition of as is where is basis in an Agreement of License do.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Arbitral Tribunal, as is where is, License Agreement
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Bombay HC: Police Authority Can Extern Gang Members from Area Larger Than Illegal Activities(06.04.2022)
Bombay High Court has held that the authority under the Maharashtra Police Act, 1951 can pass order of externment directing externment of a person fro.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, the Maharashtra Police Act, 1951, illegal activities, externment
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Delhi HC Dismisses Plea Challenging Aadhar Requirement for Availing Ration(06.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation that challenges the mandatory requirement of Aadhaar card to avail free ration under the N.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, public interest litigation, National Food Security Act, 2013, Aadhaar card
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SC: Absence of Arbitration Agreement Make Article 137 of Limitation Act Inapplicable to Arbitration(07.04.2022)
Supreme Court has observed that Article 137 of the Limitation Act, 1963 would be inapplicable in arbitration proceedings commenced under Bihar Public .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Article 137 of the Limitation Act, 1963, Bihar Public Works Contracts Disputes Arbitration Tribunal, arbitration proceedings
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NCLAT Delhi: Resolution Professional Cannot Decide Eligibility Under Section 29A IBC(07.04.2022)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has observed that the Resolution Professional is not required to take a decision in regard to the ineligibili.....
Tags : National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Resolution Professional, Section 29A of the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code, 2016, Resolution Applicant
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CESTAT, Delhi: No Central Excise Duty on Manufacture of CO2 Gas During Manufacture of Beer(08.04.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has observed that central excise duty cannot be levied during the manufacture of beer on the.....
Tags : Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, central excise duty, manufacture of beer, carbon dioxide gas, alcoholic liquors, consumption, State subject
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Manipur HC: Cognizance Can't Be Taken for Offence u/s 188 IPC(08.04.2022)
Manipur High Court has held that Magistrate cannot take cognizance of a complaint which involves an offence punishable under Section 188 of the Indian.....
Tags : Manipur High Court, Magistrate, cognizance, Section 188 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, public servant
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Gujarat HC: Dispute Involving Interpretation of Policy Guidelines Can Be Referred to Arbitrator(08.04.2022)
Gujarat High Court has observed that petition for referring to arbitration cannot be disallowed on the ground that the dispute involves interpretation.....
Tags : Gujarat High Court, arbitration, policy guidelines, dispute
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Allahabad HC: Learning Driving License, Voter ID Card Can't Be Considered to Determine Juvenile's Age(11.04.2022)
Allahabad High Court has observed that the Learning Driving License and Voter I.D. Card should not be taken into account while determining the age of .....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Learning Driving License, Voter I.D., juvenile
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Delhi HC: Undesirable for Courts to Make Remarks Censuring Action of Police Officers(13.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has ruled that it is undesirable for Courts to make remarks censuring the action of police officers unless such remarks are strictly .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, censuring, police officers
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Orissa HC: Court for Deciding Applications Arising Out of Arbitration Agreement is Commercial Court(15.04.2022)
Orissa High Court has observed that the Court for the purpose of deciding all the applications arising out of the arbitration agreement between the pa.....
Tags : Orissa High Court, Court for Deciding Arbitration Applications, Commercial Court
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Chhattisgarh HC: If Agreement Stipulates for Reference to DRC, Claimant Must Exhaust that Remedy(18.04.2022)
Chhattisgarh High Court has held that an application under Section 11 of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 is not maintainable if the Petitioner .....
Tags : Chhattisgarh High Court. Application, Dispute Resolution Committee, Agreement
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Construction of statutory phrase, placed by a circular issued by the Central Board of Excise and Customs is binding on the Revenue till the same is withdrawn(12.04.2022)
The brief fact of the case is that based on intelligence that Appellant was not paying Service tax on the Construction activities carried out by him, .....
Tags : Demand, Circular, Applicability
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Rajasthan HC Dismisses PIL Seeking Direction to Conduct Census to Centre in Specific Time Frame(20.04.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation seeking a direction to Union government to conduct the Census in scheduled timeline, s.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, a public interest litigation, Union government, Section 3 of the Census Act, 1948, ultra vires
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Delhi HC Issues Notice on PIL Seeking to Fill up Staff Vacancies in City Prisons(20.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has issued notice on a Public Interest Litigation seeking filling up of various staff vacancies in city prisons with those of Medical.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Public Interest Litigation, Medical Officers, Welfare Officers, Counsellors, Teachers for Education, Yoga Teachers, Education Vocational Counsellors
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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Plea to Centre Challenging Vires of Waqf Act(20.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has issued notice on a public interest litigation filed seeking uniform law for Trust and Trustees, Charities and Charitable Institut.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, public interest litigation, Waqf Act, 1995, Charities and Charitable Institutions and Religious Endowments
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Bombay HC: Orders U/S 60 Maharashtra Police Act Are Quasi-Judicial, Must be Supported by Reasons(22.04.2022)
Bombay High Court has observed that the order of Divisional Commissioner on externment under the Maharashtra Police Act, 1951 are not administrative .....
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Bombay HC: Orders U/S 60 Maharashtra Police Act are Quasi-Judicial, Must be Supported by Reasons(22.04.2022)
Bombay High Court has observed that the order of Divisional Commissioner on externment under the Maharashtra Police Act, 1951 are not administrative .....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Maharashtra Police Act, 1951, administrative orders, quasi-judicial
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CESTAT, New Delhi Directs to Restore Customs Broker Licence(22.04.2022)
Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, New Delhi has observed that no document to support the allegation and directs to reinstate the custo.....
Tags : Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, reinstate, customs broker license
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NCLAT, Delhi: Amount Given as Share Application Money is Not Covered Under Financial Debt(25.04.2022)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) , Delhi has held that money given as Share Application Money cannot be treated as a financial debt in .....
Tags : National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Share Application Money
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Allahabad HC Dismisses PIL Seeking Direction to CM Adityanath to Disclose Actual Name(26.04.2022)
Allahabad High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation plea filed seeking direction to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to reveal.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Public Interest Litigation, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath, 1 Lakh
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Karnataka HC Dismisses PIL Seeking Direction to Not Conduct 2023 State Assembly Elections(27.04.2022)
Karnataka High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation seeking instructions to the State and Chief Election Commissioner to not conduct the 2.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, public interest litigation, Election Commissioner, Assembly election, people's representatives
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Patna High Court Summons Traffic SP in Matter of Seized Vehicles from Police Stations(27.04.2022)
Patna High Court has summoned the Superintendent of Traffic Police, Patna in the subject of removal of roadblocks including seized vehicles at Gandhi .....
Tags : Patna High Court, Superintendent of Traffic Police, roadblocks, seized vehicles, Gandhi Maidan Police Station
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Delhi HC Seeks Response for Providing Holistic Treatment Under Allopathy, Ayurveda, Homeopathy(27.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has issued a notice on a Public Interest Litigation filed by Advocate Ashwini Upadhyay, seeking adoption of a Holistic Integrated Med.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Public Interest Litigation, Holistic Integrated Medicinal, Ashwini Upadhyay
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SC: Healthcare Services Covered Under Consumer Protection law(02.05.2022)
Supreme Court has said that doctors and healthcare services are not barred from the ambit of the Consumer Protection Act of 2019 and termed the concer.....
Tags : Supreme Court , healthcare services , Consumer Protection Act of 2019 , Public Interest Litigation
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Rajasthan HC Imposes 25K Cost on PIL Challenging Dr. Anula Morya's Appointment as VC(03.05.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has dismissed a Public interest litigation challenging the appointment of Dr. Anulya Morya as Vice Chancellor of Jagadguru Ramana.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, public interest litigation, Dr. Anulya Morya, Vice Chancellor, Jagadguru Ramanandacharya Rajasthan Sanskrit University
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Delhi HC: Failure to Supply of Legible Copies of Documents Renders Detention Order Illegal(03.05.2022)
Delhi High Court has observed that an order of detention passed by the Detaining Authority based on illegible copies of documents suffers from non-app.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, detention, Detaining Authority, illegible copies, non-application of mind
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SC Asks Centre to Make Data Public on Covid Vaccine's Side-Effects(03.05.2022)
Supreme Court said that no individual can be forced to get vaccinated against COVID-19, and asked the Centre to make public data on the immunization’s.....
Tags : Supreme Court, COVID-19, immunization, public data
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Bombay HC Rejects Plea to Prohibit Newspapers From Publishing Pictures of Gods & Goddesses(03.05.2022)
Bombay High Court has dismissed an Advocate's Public Interest Litigation seeking information for a policy restricting publication of photographs of go.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Public Interest Litigation, photographs, newspapers, garbage bin
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Madras HC: Initiation of Malicious Prosecution by Income Tax Dept. is Abuse of Power(04.05.2022)
Madras High Court has ruled that the suppression of material facts, the intentional suggestion of falsehood and the non-application of mind shows that.....
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Gujarat HC: Mere Registration of FIRs by Itself Can't Have Nexus With Breach of Public Order(05.05.2022)
The Gujarat High Court stated while drawing a distinction between the term 'public order' and 'law and order' that mere registration of FIR/s agains.....
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Allahabad HC Dismisses PIL Seeking Upgradation of Overall Working Conditions of CBI Prosecution Cadre(06.05.2022)
Allahabad High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation plea seeking a direction to the Department of Personnel and Training and the Central B.....
Tags : Public Interest Litigation, Allahabad High Court, Central Bureau of Investigation, Department of Personnel and Training, working condition
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ASBA designated branches to remain open for public on May 8, 2022 (Sunday) to facilitate processing of applications for LIC IPO(04.05.2022)
1. The Government of India, in order to facilitate bidding for LIC IPO, has requested that all bank branches designated to process ASBA (Application S.....
Tags : ASBA branches, Opening, LIC IPO
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Monetary Policy Statement, 2022-2023 Resolution of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) May 2 and 4, 2022(04.05.2022)
On the basis of an assessment of the current and evolving macroeconomic situation, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) at its meeting today (May 4, 20.....
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Tax authorities are entitled to grant stay on deposit of amounts lesser than twenty percent of the disputed demand(02.05.2022)
Present writ petition has been filed challenging the orders passed by Respondents No.1 and 2, without considering the submissions made by the Petition.....
Tags : Stay applications, Pre-deposit, Discretion
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Bombay HC: Claim for Recovery of Security Deposit Is Arbitrable U/S 41 SCC Act(11.05.2022)
Bombay High Court has reiterated that where the parties to a Leave and License Agreement are governed by an Arbitration Agreement, determination of th.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, License Agreement, Arbitration Agreement
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P&H HC: Licensing Authority Can Refuse to Grant Arms Licence U/S 14 Arms Licence Act(11.05.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court while dealing with a petition in which an application for grant of an arms license was rejected has held that the reason.....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, arms licence, Arms Act, 1959
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Patna HC: Order for Interim Compensation Under NI Act Can be Enforced As 'Public Demand'(12.05.2022)
Patna High Court has ruled that an order for payment of interim compensation under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (NI Act) can be enforced under.....
Tags : Patna High Court, Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, & Orissa Public Demands Recovery Act, 1914, public demand
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SC Refuses Interim Relief on Pleas Seeking Stay on LIC IPO Share Allotment(12.05.2022)
Supreme Court has refused to grant stay in a batch of petitions contesting the decision of the Central government to sell five percent of its sharehol.....
Tags : Supreme Court, five percent, Life Insurance Corporation, Initial Public Offering
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Orissa HC: An Unreasoned Arbitration Award Is Against Public Policy(13.05.2022)
Orissa High Court by setting aside the award of the arbitrator has ruled that an unreasoned arbitral award would be against the public policy. The cou.....
Tags : Orissa High Court, public policy, arbitrator
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Patna HC Grants Bail to a Man Accused of Making Fake Calls in Police Superintendent's Name(20.05.2022)
Patna High Court has granted bail to a man accused in the case of making fake calls in the name of Superintendent of Police for pressurizing the compl.....
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Madras HC: Succeeding Govt Can Continue Policy Decision of Previous Govt(23.05.2022)
Madras High Court has held that if a decision taken by an erstwhile Government is good to the public and the society at large, the successive Governme.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Policy Decisions, Financial Support
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Delhi HC: Arbitral Award Passed in Disregard to Judicial Decisions Conflicts with Public Policy(24.05.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that an arbitral award that is not in consonance with the judicial decisions laid down by the courts of India would be in vi.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Arbitral Award, Public Policy
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P&H HC: Executive Can't Exempt Use of Copyrighted Sound Recordings in Marriage Functions(25.05.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that the executive has no authority under the Copyright Act to clarify or interpret the applicability of the la.....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, Copyright, Exemption, Public Notice
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Allahabad HC Quashes FIR Against Siddharth Varadarajan & Ismat Ara Over "The Wire" Report(26.05.2022)
Allahabad High Court has quashed the FIR registered against The Wire's founding editor Siddharth Varadarajan and reporter Ismat Ara over a report on t.....
Tags : Allahbad High Court, The Wire, Farmer Protest, UP Police
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SC: Police Should not Abuse Sex Workers, Media Should not Publish Their Pictures(26.05.2022)
Supreme Court has directed that the police should treat sex workers with dignity and should not abuse them, verbally or physically. The Court also dir.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Police, Sex Workers, Media
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Kerala HC to Police: Take Actions Against Rally Organizers for Provocative Slogans by Children(27.05.2022)
Kerala High Court while directing the police to take appropriate actions against the rally organizers, has observed that rally organisers are equally .....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Police, Provocative Slogans
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Delhi HC Orders Immediate Release of Prisoner Detained Despite Bail(30.05.2022)
Delhi High Court reprimanded Delhi Police for delaying age verification of accused kept in custody despite having bail order in his favor. The Court d.....
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Simplification of procedure and standardization of formats of documents for issuance of duplicate securities certificates(25.05.2022)
1. SEBI has reviewed the process followed by the Registrars to an Issue and Share Transfer Agents ("RTAs") and the Issuer companies for issuance of du.....
Tags : Simplification, Procedure, Duplicate securities certificates
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Delhi HC: Road Maintenance Concerns Fundamental Rights of Citizens(31.05.2022)
Delhi High Court observed that lack of funds cannot be a valid ground for the State to escape from its duty to maintain public roads, as the same pert.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Fundamental Rights, public roads
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Delhi HC Orders Action Against Delhi Police Personnel for not Wearing Masks/Helmets(01.06.2022)
Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Police to take action against its officials who are found not following Covid-19 masking policy and violating .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Delhi Police, Masks
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Gujarat HC: Nexus Between Act and Official Duty Necessary to Claim Benefit U/S 197 CrPC(02.06.2022)
Gujarat high Court has held that if a Government servant is accused of any criminal offence, then there needs to be a reasonable connection between th.....
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CBIC Issues Instructions to Regulate Export of Sugar Under OGL for 2021-22(02.06.2022)
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has issued a circular in relation to regulations for the requirement of producing specific permission by t.....
Tags : CBIC, Export Policy
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Bombay HC Grants Anticipatory Bail to Accused in a Case for Abusing and Threatening a Public Servant(06.06.2022)
Bombay High Court while granting anticipatory bail to accused in case for abusing and threatening public servant has held that citizens are not permit.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Public Servant
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Delhi HC: Police Post Not a Place Where Public Servants Are To Be Attacked With Fire Arms(06.06.2022)
Delhi High Court while denying bail to a man accused of attacking a Police Post and firing at the police officials from an illegal weapon has held tha.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Police Post, Public Servants
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SC to Orissa HC: Dispose Matter in Which Status Quo Orders Regarding Mining Licenses has Been Passed(07.06.2022)
Supreme Court has directed Orissa High Court to dispose of within 6 months all the matters wherein the status quo orders have been passed regarding mi.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Orissa High Court, Mining Licenses
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Delhi HC: Liquor Vendor’s License Can’t be Cancelled Merely Because of Public Sentiment(08.06.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that unless the license of liquor vend is established to violate any statutory provision, the same cannot merit cancellation.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Liquor Vendor, License
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Kerala HC to State: Appoint Independent Chief Investigating Officer in SPCA Expeditiously(08.06.2022)
Kerala High Court has directed the State to finalise the appointment of an independent Chief Investigating Officer in the State Police Complaints Auth.....
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CESTAT: Attempt to Smuggle Prohibited Goods Cannot be Brushed Aside as Mere Violation of CBLR(09.06.2022)
Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Chennai bench has held that an attempt to smuggle prohibited goods cannot be brushed aside .....
Tags : CESTAT, Customs Brokers Licensing Regulations, Smuggle
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Delhi HC: Dissemination of News by Agency or Newspaper is Not Public Function(09.06.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that a newspaper or an agency engaged in the dissemination of news cannot be viewed as performing a public function.
Tags : Delhi High Court, Public Function, News
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Any Member of the Bench can pronounce the order for and on behalf of the Bench(30.05.2022)
Present Appeal has been filed against order by which order the application under Section 7 filed by the Financial Creditor has been admitted. Learned .....
Tags : Applicability, Provision
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Madras HC to State: Report Action Taken Against Abuse of Power Among Higher Police Officials(15.06.2022)
Madras High Court has held that indiscipline amongst higher officials of the police department causes disaster consequences. The court directed the Go.....
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Calcutta HC: Customer Found in Brothel During Police Raid Cannot be Prosecuted Under PITA(16.06.2022)
Calcutta High Court has held that a customer merely visiting a brothel for sexual pleasure cannot be held liable for offences under the Immoral Traffi.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, PITA, Police Raid
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Bombay HC: Forwarding of Woman's Nude Video is ‘Sexually Explicit Act’ Under IT Act(17.06.2022)
Bombay High Court has in a plea for anticipatory bail held that a man accused of forwarding a married woman's nude video to several people would be an.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Sexually Explicit Act, Nude Video
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Application under Rules 4, 6 or 7 of Insolvency and Bankruptcy (Application to Adjudication Authority) Rules, 2016(15.06.2022)
1. It has been decided that henceforth, the Board will forward the application for initiating insolvency received by it in terms of rule 4, 6 or 7 of .....
Tags : Application, Adjudication Authority, Rules
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Madras HC: Public Employment Cannot Be Obtained By Paying Bribe(21.06.2022)
Madras High Court while rejecting plea for interim custody of Rs. 10 Lakh seized in a job racketing case, has expressed and directed all concerned tha.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Job Racketing Case, Public Appointment
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Kerala HC to Centre: Consider Compulsory Licensing of Drug Ribociclib(22.06.2022)
Kerala High Court has directed the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade to consider compulsory licensing of Ribociclib, a breast ca.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Compulsory Licensing, Breast Cancer
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Kar.HC: S.498-A IPC Not Maintainable Against Woman in Illicit Relationship With Victim’s Husband(24.06.2022)
Karnataka High Court has quashed an FIR registered against a woman under Section 498-A of IPC and Section 3 and 4 of Dowry Prohibition Act by another .....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Dowry Prohibition, Illicit Relationship
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DGFT Changes Watermelon Seeds Import from Restricted to Free Till 30 September, 2022(24.06.2022)
Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has notified an amendment to the Import Policy Condition under the Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020 to allow th.....
Tags : Director General of Foreign Trade, Import Policy, Watermelon Seeds
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Rejection of second-application for grant of registration under Section 12AA of the IT Act without mentioning substantial reason amounts to miscarriage of justice(20.06.2022)
The assessee is a company incorporated under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013, established for various objects set out in the Memorandum of Associ.....
Tags : Application, Registration, Grant
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DGFT Issues Clarification on Chip Import Monitoring System(28.06.2022)
Director-General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) vide Policy Circular No. 40/2015-2020 dated 27th June, 2022 has issued clarification regarding Chip Import Mo.....
Tags : DGFT, Policy Circular, Clarification
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Delhi Court: Alt News Co-Founder Mohommed Zubair Remanded To One Day Police Custody(28.06.2022)
Delhi Court has remanded Co-Founder of Alt News Mohammed Zubair to one day police custody, after he was arrested by the Delhi Police for allegedly hur.....
Tags : Delhi Court, Police Custody, Hurting Religious Sentiments
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SC Expressed Concern Over Man Arrested in Maharashtra Despite Interim Protection Granted by SC(05.07.2022)
Supreme Court has disapproved the act of Maharashtra police obtaining a non-bailable warrant against a man and the order of the Magistrate sending him.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Non-Bailable Warrant, Maharashtra Police
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Bombay HC to BCCI, MCA: Provide Basic Facilities Like Toilets, Drinking Water in Public Grounds(05.07.2022)
Bombay High Court has held that the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA), Board of Cricket Control India (BCCI) and civic bodies must provide basic hygien.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, BCCI, Public Ground
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DGFT Exempts IGST And Compensation Cess Under Advance Authorisation, EPCG, And EOU Scheme(06.07.2022)
Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has notified the exemption of Integrated Goods and Service Tax (IGST) and Compensation Cess under Advance .....
Tags : DGFT, Exemption, Foreign Trade Policy
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UK Court Finds Republic Bharat Program on British Businessman Defamatory(07.07.2022)
UK Court has held that TV programme by Republic Bharat contained defamatory allegations against the Claimant, who was identified by both his image and.....
Tags : UK Court, Republic Bharat, Defamatory
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ITAT: Co-Operative Society Providing Financial Help Without RBI License is Eligible for Exemption(08.07.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Chennai Bench has held that the cooperative society providing financial accommodation to members without Reserve.....
Tags : ITAT, Co-Operative Society, RBI License, Financial Accommodation
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Caution to public against fraudulent calls / e-mails / messages about refund of money(07.07.2022)
It has come to the notice of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) that unscrupulous individuals are trying to cheat public by holding out.....
Tags : Caution, Public, Fraudulent calls
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Syncing of ITC (IIS), 2022- Schcdule-1 (Import Policy) with the Finance Act, 2022 (No. 6 of 2022) dated 30.03.2022(07.07.2022)
1.In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 read with Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 (as amended from time t.....
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Clarification w.r.t. applicability of PIMS at the time of import at SEZ/FTWZ/EOU and further import into DTA(05.07.2022)
1. The DGFT, vide Notification No. 11/2015-20 dated 25.05.2022, has introduced Paper Import Monitoring System (PIMS), by amending import policy of 201.....
Tags : Clarification, Applicability, PIMS
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Kerala HC: License Under Places of Public Resort Act is Compulsory to Run a Gym(11.07.2022)
Kerala High Court has held that a license under the Kerala Places of Public Resort Act, 1963 is necessary for starting and function a gymnasium in the.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, License, Gymnasium
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Kerala HC to KSRTC: Consider Modernising Toilets, Wash Areas(12.07.2022)
Kerala High Court has recommended that the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) be updated with modern facilities to restore public facilit.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, KSRTC, Public Faith
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Bombay HC: Marking Attendance at Police Station Not Mere Formality But Opportunity to Investigate(13.07.2022)
Bombay High Court has held that the condition of police attendance imposed by the court on an accused is not a mere formality and must be used by the .....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Police Attendance, Investigation
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ITAT: Income Received Under FPS Introduced Under Foreign Trade Policy 2004 Are Capital Receipts(14.07.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Delhi Bench has held that income received under Focus Products Scheme (FPS) introduced under Foreign Trade Polic.....
Tags : ITAT, Foreign Trade Policy, Focus Products Scheme
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Delhi HC: If Tender Conditions are in Public Interest, Court Can't Interfere With Procedural Errors(15.07.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that if the decision relating to terms or award of contract is bona fide and in public interest, Courts shall not exercise i.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Public Interest, Judicial Review
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Bombay HC: Child in Conflict With Law Can Seek Anticipatory Bail(18.07.2022)
Bombay High Court has held that a child in conflict with law as per the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 can file an appli.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Child in Conflict With Law, Anticipatory Bail
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AP HC: Collection of Personal Info. as Per Existing Standing Orders is Violative of Right to Privacy(18.07.2022)
Andhra Pradesh High Court held that the opening of rowdy sheets to brand persons as "rowdies", collection and display of their photos, domiciliary vis.....
Tags : Andhra Pradesh High Court, Privacy, Police Standing Orders
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Central Government makes amendment in the notification of the Government of India, Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No. 50/2017-Customs, dated the 30th June, 2017(12.07.2022)
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962) and sub-section (12) of section 3 of the Cu.....
Tags : Amendment, Notification, Public interest
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Amendment in Export Policy of Wheat Flour(11.07.2022)
1. Kind attention is invited to Notification No. 18/2015-2020 dated 06.07.2022 issued vide S.O. No. 3111(E) on above captioned subject, wherein the Ce.....
Tags : Amendment, Export Policy, Wheat Flour
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Allahabad HC: No Need to Pass Fully Reasoned Order if Cognizance is Taken on Police Report(21.07.2022)
Allahabad High Court has held that if cognizance has been taken on a police report, then there is no need to pass a fully reasoned order if from the p.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Police Report, Cognizance
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Bombay HC: Government Should Create Awareness on Writings of Ambedkar & Other Social Reformers(22.07.2022)
Bombay High Court has held that Maharashtra government must adapt to the changing circumstances and make real efforts to raise public awareness of the.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Maharashtra Government, Public Awareness
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Cal. HC: Only Licensing Authority Can Suspend Driving License, Not Police Officer(22.07.2022)
Calcutta High Court has held that a police officer has no right to disqualify a person or revoke a driving license under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988,.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Driving License, Disqualify
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Del. HC: Subjecting Citizen to Police Scrutiny Without Any Reason is Invasion of Right to Privacy(25.07.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that subjecting a citizen to police scrutiny including verification of personal documents for no good reason would entail a .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Right to Privacy, Police Scrutiny
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Liability to deduct tax under Section 195 of IT Act arises only when the "sum" being paid is chargeable to tax under the IT Act(20.07.2022)
The Assessee had entered into an agreement with GSI Engine B.V., {a tax resident of Netherland, having its head office at Netherland} qua an aircraft .....
Tags : Tax, Provision, Applicability
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Delhi HC: Mere Regulation of Body by Statute Does Not Mean That Body is Discharging Public Function(25.07.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that merely because a body is obligated to comply with various statutory requirements, that cannot be conclusive to answer t.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Public Function, Statute
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Madras HC Directs Implementation of Abolition of Orderlies System in Police(26.07.2022)
Madras High Court has directed the Principal Secretary to Government, Home Department to take immediate steps to remove uniformed officers serving as .....
Tags : Madras High Court, Orderlies System, Police
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Kerala HC: Police Officers Entitled to Use Necessary Force to Arrest Fleeing Accused(27.07.2022)
Kerala High Court has held that police officers are entitled to use necessary force to arrest an accused while discharging their official duty, mostly.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Police Officers, Fleeing Accused
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SC: Public Prosecutor Owes Duty to Give Fair Idea Regarding Prosecution Case to Trial Court(28.07.2022)
Supreme Court has held that before a Trial Court proceeds to frame the charge against the accused, the Public Prosecutor owes a duty to give a fair id.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Trial Court, Public Prosecutor
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Madras HC to Police: Register Case for Fraudulent Appointment in Panchayat Office(28.07.2022)
Madras High Court has directed the jurisdictional police to register a criminal case and proceed according to the law in the matter pertaining to frau.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Police, Fraudulent Appointment, Panchayat
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SC: Provisions of Limitation Act Has No Application When Statute Extinguishes The Right Itself(01.08.2022)
Supreme Court has held that the provisions of Limitation Act will not have any application when a Statute extinguishes the right itself.
Tags : Supreme Court, Limitation, Application
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Kerala HC Orders Action Against Traffic Police Officers Found Using Mobile Phones on Duty(03.08.2022)
Kerala High Court has directed the Police Commissioner of Kochi to take action against traffic police officers who were found using mobile phones whil.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Police Officer, Mobile
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Madras HC: False Statements Before Criminal Court to Protect Fellow Officer Amounts To Misconduct(04.08.2022)
Madras High Court while upholding the disciplinary action against a police official has held that police officials making false or incorrect statement.....
Tags : Madras High Court, False Statement, Misconduct, Police Officials
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MAT to State: Make Clear Policy for Transgender Persons in Police Department Within Six Months(04.08.2022)
Maharashtra Administrative Tribunal (MAT) has directed the State Government to take a policy decision for the post of "other genders" like transgender.....
Tags : Maharashtra Administrative Tribunal, Transgender, Police Force
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Tax Research Unit (TRU) Issues Clarification on Applicability of GST(05.08.2022)
TRU has clarified that GST will apply to late fees charged by service provider; amount forfeited for cancellation of hotel bookings; car hired for emp.....
Tags : TRU, GST Applicability, Clarification
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J&K&L HC: Dealer/ Distributor Not Liable if he Acquires Drug from a Licensed Manufacturer(05.08.2022)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that a person, other than a manufacturer of a drug, cannot be held liable for contravention of Sectio.....
Tags : Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, Drug and Cosmetic, Licensed Manufacturer
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GST applicability on liquidated damages, compensation and penalty arising out of breach of contract or other provisions of law(03.08.2022)
1. In certain cases/instances, questions have been raised regarding taxability of an activity or transaction as the supply of service of agreeing to t.....
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Madras HC: Limitation is an Aspect of Public Policy for the Purpose Section 34 of Arbitration Act(12.08.2022)
Madras High Court has held that limitation is a facet of public policy, and hence, an arbitral award which is incorrect qua limitation is hit by Secti.....
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ITAT: Liquor License Obtained in The Name of Benami/Employee is Illegal(17.08.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Delhi Bench while disallowing claim of business expenditure towards payment of license fee has held that assesse.....
Tags : ITAT, License Fees, Illegal, Deduction
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Bombay HC: Award Need Not be Set Aside for Mere Erroneous Application of Law(23.08.2022)
Bombay High Court has held that when the court is convinced that the Arbitrator has erred only on specific issues and that the arbitral award is other.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Arbitrator, Erroneous Application
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Kerala HC: Transportation of LPG Cylinders is a Public Utility Service(23.08.2022)
Kerala High Court while declaring the transportation of LPG Cylinders to be a 'public utility service' as defined in Section 2(n) of the Industrial Di.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Public Utility Service, Strike
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J&K&L HC: Detaining Authority Must Show Compelling Reasons for Preventive Detention(23.08.2022)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that preventive detention orders can be passed even when a person is in police custody. However the c.....
Tags : Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, Preventive Detention, Police Custody
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Madras HC Orders Complete Abolition of Orderly System from TN Police in Four Months(24.08.2022)
Madras High Court has directed the authorities to ensure that the orderly system is completely abolished within a period of four months; and to remove.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Orderlies System, Police
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Guj. HC: Licensing Authority Can’t Discriminate Among Co-Accused Persons in Renewal of Arms Licenses(25.08.2022)
Gujarat High Court has held that a licensing authority under the Arms Act cannot discriminate between two co-accused persons by renewing the license o.....
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J&K&L HC: Acts Which Gravely Prejudice Public Order Qualify as Acts Prejudicial to Security of State(26.08.2022)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that every act which is prejudicial to the security of the state would qualify to be an act prejudici.....
Tags : Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, Public Order, Security of State
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Delhi HC: WhatsApp's New Privacy Policy Forces Users Into Agreement by Providing Mirage of Choice(26.08.2022)
Delhi High Court while upholding proposed investigation of Competition Commission of India into WhatsApp’s privacy policy, has held that 2021 Policy p.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, WhatsApp, Privacy Policy
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AP HC: Municipalities Can’t Grant Permission for Installation of Structures in Public Utility Places(31.08.2022)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that Municipal Corporation or Municipalities cannot grant any permission for installation of any statute or constru.....
Tags : Andhra Pradesh High Court, Municipalities, Public Places
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Orissa HC Declines to Intervene Against Police Action in Distorted Ganesh Idol Case(31.08.2022)
Orissa High Court while declining to entertain PIL filed against alleged police actions in preventing making and selling certain types of idols of Lor.....
Tags : Orissa High Court, Ganesh Idol, Police
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SC: SEBI Circular on Standardisation of Procedure for Debenture Trustees Has Retroactive Application(05.09.2022)
Supreme Court has allowed retroactive application of SEBI Circular on Standardisation of procedure to be followed by Debenture Trustee(s) in case of d.....
Tags : Supreme Court, SEBI, Retrospective Application
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Gauhati HC Expresses Shock Over High-Handedness of Traffic Police Against Commuter(07.09.2022)
Gauhati High Court while expressing displeasure over incident involving alleged misuse of authority by traffic personnel against a 'trivially errant' .....
Tags : Gauhati High Court, Traffic Police, Training
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SC: Crop Insurance Different from Commercial Policy(07.09.2022)
Supreme Court while upholding Bombay High Court's order directing Bajaj Allianz General Insurance to compensate under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Crop Insurance, Commercial Policy
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Delhi HC: Person Flying Kites Can't Modify Thread to Sharpen it With Metallic/Glass Components(08.09.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that a person engaged in kite flying cannot modify the kite flying thread to sharpen it by using sharp metallic or glass com.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Kite Flying, Metallic/Glass Component
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Madras HC to TNPSC: Reservation for Women in Public Employment Can Only be Horizontal, Not Vertical(09.09.2022)
Madras High Court while holding that the reservation for women in public employment can only be made horizontally and not vertically, has directed Tam.....
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SC to Centre: Frame Policy for Employment of Transgender Persons(09.09.2022)
Supreme Court has asked Central Government in consultation with National Council for Transgender Persons to devise policy framework for reasonable acc.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Policy, Transgender, Employment
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Cabinet approves policy on long term leasing of Railways Land for implementing PM Gati Shakti framework (Cargo related activities, Public utilities and Railway's exclusive use)(07.09.2022)
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the Ministry of Railway's proposal to revise the railways' land poli.....
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TRAI responds to DoT's back reference on TRAI's Recommendations dated 19.08.2021 on "Enabling Unbundling of Different Layers Through Differential Licensing"(06.09.2022)
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued its response to the back-reference received from DoT regarding its earlier Recommendations on .....
Tags : Response, DoT's back reference, Differential Licensing
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J&K&L HC: Designated Authority May Not Issue License in Case of Dispute Between Restaurant Co-Owners(15.09.2022)
Jammu & Kashmir & Ladakh High Court has held that if there are multiple owners of authorized premises and only one applies for license while others ob.....
Tags : Jammu & Kashmir & Ladakh High Court, Designated Authority, License
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Uttarakhand HC Vacates Stay on Cutting of Trees for Construction of Sahastradhara Road(19.09.2022)
Uttarakhand High Court while allowing proposed cutting of 2057 trees for road-widening project in the Sahastradhara passage leading to Mussoorie, has .....
Tags : Uttarakhand High Court, Trees, Policy Decision
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Securities and Exchange Board of India grants renewal of recognition to Metropolitan Stock Exchange of India Limited(14.09.2022)
The Securities and Exchange Board of India, having considered the application for renewal of recognition made under Section 3 of the Securities Contra.....
Tags : Renewal, Grant, Public interest
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Amendment in Export Policy of broken rice against ITC (HS) Code 1006 4000(12.09.2022)
1. Kind attention is invited to Notification No. 31/2015-2020 dated 08.09.2022 issued vide S. O. No. 4219(E) on above captioned subject, wherein the C.....
Tags : Amendment, Export Policy, Broken rice
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Delhi Court Dismisses Plea Claiming Right Over Entire South Delhi(21.09.2022)
Delhi Court has dismissed an intervention application filed by one Kunwar Mahendra Dhwaj Prasad Singh seeking right over the territories running betwe.....
Tags : Delhi Court, South Delhi, Intervention Application
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SC: Common Man Wants to Know Truth About Allegations Against Public Servants(21.09.2022)
Supreme Court while considering BJP MP Manoj Tiwari's plea challenging High Court’s order refusing to quash summoning order in defamation case filed b.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Defamation, Public Servant
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J&K&L HC: State's Apprehension of Accused Getting Bail Can’t Lead to Preventive Detention(22.09.2022)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court while quashing a preventive detention order, has observed that offence of cheating and fraud, without having w.....
Tags : Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, Preventive Detention, Public Order
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Bom HC to Pune Police: Do You Take Cognizance of FB Posts Only When They Are Against Politicians?(22.09.2022)
Bombay High Court while grilling a senior police inspector from Pune for his conduct in a matter pertaining to a woman lawyer's safety, asked if cogni.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Pune Police, Facebook Post
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SC Transfers All FIRs Against Times Now Anchor Navika Kumar to Delhi Police(23.09.2022)
Supreme Court has directed that FIRs registered against Times Now anchor, Navika Kumar, over the remarks made by Nupur Sharma about Prophet Muhammed o.....
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Supreme Court Refuses to Entertain Plea on Regulation of Alcoholic Drinks(23.09.2022)
Supreme Court has refused to entertain plea filed by BJP leader and advocate Ashwini Upadhyay seeking to prohibit or regulate the production, distribu.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Alcoholic Drinks, NCT of Delhi
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Delhi HC: Public Entry to Private Temple on Festivals Does Not Convert it Into Public Temple(26.09.2022)
Delhi High Court has observed that occasional entry of public to a private temple on some festivals does not convert it into a public temple so as to .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Public Entry, Private Temple
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RBI cancels the licence of The Laxmi Co-operative Bank Limited, Solapur, Maharashtra(22.09.2022)
Today, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), vide order dated September 14, 2022, has cancelled the licence of "The Laxmi Co-operative Bank Limited, Solapu.....
Tags : Licence, Cancellation, Non-compliance
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Executive orders or circulars in the absence of any legislative competence cannot be made applicable with retrospective effect(22.09.2022)
The instant batch of appeals has been preferred by the Appellant, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. assailing the judgment passed by the Telecom Disputes Sett.....
Tags : Circular, Rates, Applicability
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Bom HC: Can't Suspend License Citing Dispute Between Legal Heirs After Death of License Holder(29.09.2022)
Bombay High Court has held that dispute between legal heirs cannot be a ground to suspend the liquor license held in the name of a deceased partner of.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Liquor License, Suspend
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Delhi HC Dismissed Facebook India’s Petition Challenging Probe Initiated by CCI(29.09.2022)
Delhi High Court has dismissed Facebook India's petition challenging the probe initiated by Competition Commission of India (CCI) against it in connec.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, WhatsApp Privacy Policy, CCI
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Prime Minister launches National Logistics Policy(17.09.2022)
Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi launched the National Logistics Policy. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister said that India is emerging as.....
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Prime Minister launches National Logistics Policy(17.09.2022)
Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi launched the National Logistics Policy. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister said that India is emerging as.....
Tags : Policy, Launch, Logistics
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Central Government notifies the general conditions for grant of license for cultivation of opium poppy for obtaining opium gum(29.09.2022)
In pursuance of rule 8 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Rules, 1985, the Central Government hereby notifies the general conditions fo.....
Tags : Conditions, Grant, License
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Modalities related to Investment Adviser applications(26.09.2022)
SEBI, vide circular ref. 2021/579 dated June 18, 2021, granted recognition to BSE Administration and Supervision Ltd. (BASL), a wholly owned subsidiar.....
Tags : Modalities, Investment Adviser, Applications
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Delhi HC Asks Centre, Police To Respond To PIL Seeking Better Treatment Of Cows(17.10.2022)
Delhi High Court has sought a reply from the Centre and Delhi Police in a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking remedial steps for treatment of lum.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Delhi Police, public interest litigation
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Investment in excess stock computed by the department is liable to be treated as business income(10.10.2022)
The Appellant is an individual engaged in the business of trading of furniture and the Appellant had filed return of income. A survey operation was co.....
Tags : Assessment, Provision, Applicability
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Centre Tells SC: No direction Can be Issued to Parliament to Frame UCC(19.10.2022)
Law Ministry has told the Supreme Court that the court cannot direct Parliament to frame or enact any law, as it sought dismissal of Public Interest L.....
Tags : Law Ministry, Public Interest Litigation, Uniform Civil Code
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Karnataka HC Issues Notice To Lokayukta Police On Plea To Upload FIRs On Website(19.10.2022)
Karnataka High Court has issued notices on an Advocate's Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking direction to upload the First Information Reports (F.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Public Interest Litigation, FIR
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Kerala HC: Superior Officers Will Be Personally Responsible for Overlooking Misdemeanor(28.10.2022)
Kerala High Court while observing that it is not merely sufficient that State Police Chief issues circulars, has issued a warning that if superior aut.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Misdemeanor, State Police Chief
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Kerala HC: Legal System Must Remain Immune from Media And Public Pressure(28.10.2022)
Kerala High Court while considering an appeal against conviction in Vismaya dowry death case, has held that legal system must be sensitive towards pub.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Media, Public Pressure
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Bombay HC Asks Authorities to Supply Lab Report to Johnson and Johnson in Baby Powder Case(28.10.2022)
Bombay High Court while considering plea filed by Johnson & Johnson Private Limited against cancellation of cosmetic manufacturing license of its baby.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Johnson & Johnson Private Limited, License
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Delhi HC Requests Division Bench to Decide Petitions Against Police Atrocities At Early Date(28.10.2022)
Delhi High Court has requested division bench to decide at an early date petitions concerning allegations of police atrocities in Jamia Millia Islamia.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Police Atrocities, Division Bench
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Additional Meeting Schedule of the Monetary Policy Committee for 2022-2023(27.10.2022)
The meeting schedule of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) for 2022-2023 was announced in the Reserve Bank's Press Release: 2021-2022/1931 dated Marc.....
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SC: Dying Declaration Does Not Become Inadmissible Merely Because Police Officer Recorded It(01.11.2022)
Supreme Court has held that although dying declaration ought to ideally be recorded by a Magistrate, if possible, it cannot be said that dying declara.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Dying Declaration, Police Personnel
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Delhi HC Restrains Publication of Confidential Info of Players in Ex-Hockey India Coach's New Book(02.11.2022)
Delhi High Court has temporarily restrained former coach of Indian Women Hockey Team Sjoerd Marijne and HarperCollins Publishers India from publishing.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Confidential Information, Publication
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Madras HC: Failure to Act Upon Complaints Against Government Officials Unconstitutional(02.11.2022)
Madras High Court while criticizing public authorities delaying action upon complaints by citizens against government officials and held that failure .....
Tags : Madras High Court, Public Authority, Complaint
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Morbi Court Sends 4 Accused to Police Custody Till Nov 5 in Morbi Bridge Collapse Case(03.11.2022)
Morbi Court while sending four accused to 5-day police custody in connection with the October 30 Morbi Bridge Collapse incident has observed that alle.....
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Delhi HC to Police: Locate Ukrainian Woman's Son Kidnapped & Brought to India by Her Ex-Husband(03.11.2022)
Delhi High Court has directed Delhi Police to locate an Indian man and his three year old Ukrainian son after hearing habeas corpus plea moved by chil.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Delhi Police, Habeas Corpus
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SC to Centre: Come Up With a Policy After Looking into States' Policies(04.11.2022)
Supreme Court while adjourning a PIL seeking establishment of community kitchens has asked the Centre to look into the policies being implemented by t.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Community Kitchen, Policy
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SC Dismisses Plea Filed for Ensuring Education of Migrant Workers' Children During Pandemic(04.11.2022)
Supreme Court has granted liberty to petitioner to withdraw a petition which sought to provide for a Uniform Education Policy to the children of migra.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Uniform Education Policy, Migrant Worker
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Cancellation of licence to carry on banking business in India under Section 22 read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Rupee Co-operative Bank Ltd., Pune(02.11.2022)
1. The Reserve Bank of India, vide order No.DOR.MON.LC-04/12.22.218/2022-23 dated August 08, 2022, had cancelled the banking licence of Rupee Co-opera.....
Tags : Cancellation, licence, Banking business
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To grant the benefit of an incentive is a policy decision, exporter cannot claim the incentive as a matter of right(04.11.2022)
The exporter has preferred the present appeal feeling aggrieved and dissatisfied with the impugned judgment passed by the High Court, by which the Div.....
Tags : Benefit, Additional licence, Denial
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SC: Can't Seek Review Under the Garb of Miscellaneous Application(08.11.2022)
Supreme Court while Centre’s Plea to modify order passed by the Court on September 8, 2021 which prevented extension of tenure of Director of Enforcem.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Miscellaneous Application, Enforcement Directorate
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J&K&L HC: Satisfaction of Detaining Authority Must be Based on Scrutiny of Police Report(09.11.2022)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that in absence of material supporting allegations or specifying details of incident, it can’t be hel.....
Tags : Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High, Satisfaction, Police Order
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SC: Offences Under Kerala Police Act Not Substantive(10.11.2022)
Supreme Court has held that offences under the Kerala Police Act are not substantive offences and thus the election of a person cannot be voided merel.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Police Act, Election
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Amendment in Export Policy of broken rice under HS Code 1006 40 00(07.11.2022)
1. In partial modification of the Notification No. 31/2015-2020 dt. 8th September, 2022, the Central Government, in exercise of powers conferred by Se.....
Tags : Amendment, Export Policy, Broken rice
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Bombay HC to Revenue Dept: Consider Providing E-Stamp Facilities, License for New Vendors(16.11.2022)
Bombay High Court has directed Maharashtra Revenue Department to take an appropriate decision on allotment of new authorized stamp vendor licenses in .....
Tags : Bombay High Court, E-Stamp, License
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SC Stays Bombay HC Observation That People Who Feed Street Dogs Must Adopt Them(17.11.2022)
Supreme Court has stayed the observation of Bombay High Court that persons who feed street dogs must adopt them and ordered that no coercive steps sha.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Stray Dogs, Public Feeding
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Madras HC: Harassment of Women Would Still Be An Offence Even If Not Committed in Public Place(22.11.2022)
Madras High Court observed that even if in order to punish accused of offence under Section 4 of Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Harassment of Women Act, oc.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Harassment, Public Place
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Del HC: Denial of Caste Certificate on Basis of Single Mother’s Certificate is Policy Discrimination(24.11.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that the denial of caste certificate to the children of single mothers, belonging to other backward class (OBC) on the basis.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Caste Certificate, Policy Discrimination
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Startup India launches Startup applications for MAARG Portal(23.11.2022)
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has launched a call for startup appl.....
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J&K&L HC: Action for Malicious Prosecution Generally Doesn't Lie Against Civil Proceedings(28.11.2022)
Jammu and Kashmir & Ladakh High Court has held that no action can be brought as a general rule in the cases of civil proceedings even though the same .....
Tags : Jammu and Kashmir & Ladakh High Court, Malicious Prosecution, Civil
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Delhi HC Orders Blocking of Sexually Explicit Video of a Judicial Officer on Social Media(01.12.2022)
Delhi High Court has directed Centre and social media platforms to ensure that all appropriate steps are taken to prevent the sharing of a sexually ex.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Sexually Explicit, Judicial Officer
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All. HC: No Sanction Needed to Prosecute Public Servant if CBI Probed Case Upon HC/SC’s Order(01.12.2022)
Allahabad High Court has held that if CBI has probed a matter upon direction of High Court or Supreme Court and has filed a charge sheet against a pub.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Public Servant, CBI
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Patna HC Slams Bihar Police for Demolishing a Woman's House(05.12.2022)
Patna High Court while slamming Bihar Police for demolishing a woman's house allegedly at the instance of a land mafia, expressed its anguish over the.....
Tags : Patna High Court, Demolish, Police
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TRAI releases recommendations on 'Licensing Framework for Establishing and Operating Satellite Earth Station Gateway (SESG)'(29.11.2022)
1. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has today released recommendations on 'Licensing Framework for Establishing and Operating Satellit.....
Tags : Recommendations, Licensing, SESG
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Application for permission to sue as an indigent person could not be allowed, if the allegations in the plaint could not show any cause of action(02.12.2022)
The original applicants – Plaintiffs have preferred the present appeal feeling aggrieved and dissatisfied with the impugned judgment passed by the Hig.....
Tags : Application, Indigent persons, Rejection
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For claiming rebate of duty under Rule 18 of the Central Excise Rules, the period of limitation prescribed under Section 11B of the Central Excise Act, shall have to be applied(29.11.2022)
The original writ Petitioner/Appellant has preferred the present appeal feeling aggrieved with the impugned judgment passed by the High Court, whereby.....
Tags : Rebate claim, Limitation period, Applicability
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J&K&L HC: Successful Prosecution is Based Upon Quality of Investigation, Not Length of Custody(05.12.2022)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has observed that a successful prosecution of a criminal case in a court of law is based upon quality of polic.....
Tags : Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, Police Investigation, Custody
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Cal. HC: Writ Jurisdiction Can be Invoked for Commercial Transaction Involving Element of Public Law(05.12.2022)
Calcutta High Court has held that writ jurisdiction of High Courts is invocable even for cases involving ordinary commercial transactions between priv.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Public Law, Writ Jurisdiction
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SC: Punjab is a Border State, Easy to Destroy Youth by Illicit Liquor & Drugs(06.12.2022)
Supreme Court while observing the increasing issue of drugs in the State of Punjab has slammed the State government for its inaction regarding the iss.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Illicit Liquor, Drugs, Punjab
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Bom. HC: Informant Is Entitled to Opportunity of Hearing in Discharge Application of Accused(08.12.2022)
Bombay High Court has held that first informant has a right to opportunity of hearing in the discharge application filed by the accused before the Cou.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Discharge Application, Informant
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Delhi HC: Police Can't Transfer FIR Citing Jurisdiction After Magistrate's Order U/S 156(3) CrPC(09.12.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that once he order has been passed by the magistrate under Section 156(3) of CrPC directing investigation, it is not open to.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Territorial Jurisdiction, Investigation, Police
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MP HC: Magistrate Rejecting Closure Report in Corruption Case Can’t Direct Police to Obtain Sanction(09.12.2022)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that a Magistrate cannot decline to accept the closure report and simultaneously direct the State to obtain sanctio.....
Tags : Madhya Pradesh High Court, Corruption, Police, Sanction
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Bombay HC: If Society is Progressing, Why Can't Laws?(09.12.2022)
Bombay High Court while criticizing State government for being in a slumber and not making provisions for transgender persons in recruitment in the po.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Transgender, Police Department
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Allahabad HC: Police Can't Kill Accused Merely Because He is a Dreaded Criminal(16.12.2022)
Allahabad High Court while convicting 43 police personnel in connection with the 1991 Pilibhit Encounter case observed that the police officers can't .....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Pilibhit Encounter case, Police Officers
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Patna HC Orders Action Against Prosecutor Whose Absence Resulted in Non-Disposal of 90 Bail Matters(19.12.2022)
Patna High Court has directed Advocate General for State to take action against a Public Prosecutor who remained absent before the Court due to which .....
Tags : Patna High Court, Advocate General, Public Prosecutor, Bail Matters
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Sugar Policy and Sugar Mill wise export quota of sugar for season 2022-23(12.12.2022)
1. This is with reference to the Instruction No. 07/2022-Customs dated 31.05.2022 on the related subject.
2. Vide above instruction, attenti.....
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Delhi HC: Not Court's Duty to Monitor Public Urination(20.12.2022)
Delhi High Court while dismissing a PIL against practice of affixing sacred images of gods on walls as measure to prevent public urination and spittin.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Public Urination, Sacred Images
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SC: Police Not Required to do Moral Policing(20.12.2022)
Supreme Court while upholding dismissal of CISF officer who harassed a couple at night, has observed that Police officers are not required to do moral.....
Tags : Supreme Court, CISF Officer, Moral Policing
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Madras HC: Loss to State Exchequer Due to Negligence of Public Servant Must be Recovered from Him(26.12.2022)
Madras High Court has held that when a public servant is guilty of negligence and such act results in payment of statutory compensation or relief to v.....
Tags : Madras High Court, State Exchequer, Negligence, Public Servant
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Calcutta HC: Enforcement Directorate Officers Are Not Police Officers(26.12.2022)
Calcutta High Court while referring to Supreme Court’s recent judgment in Vijay Madanlal Choudhary case, has held that Enforcement Directorate (ED) of.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Enforcement Directorate, Police Officer, Inquiry
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Measures to ease the hardship faced by Small Licensees/ Vendors on Platforms(21.12.2022)
Indian Railways have taken various measures to ease the hardship faced by small licensees/ vendors, which are as under:
(i). The period for .....
Tags : Measures, Hardship, Small Licensees/ Vendors
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J&K&L HC: Documents Issued by Public Servant Are Supposed to be in Public Domain(29.12.2022)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court while setting aside an order directing Anti-Corruption Bureau to inquire how litigant managed to get hold of d.....
Tags : Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, Documents, Public Servant, Public Domain
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J&K&L HC to J&K Admin: Remove Encroachments from Public Roads(30.12.2022)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has directed J&K Government and Jammu Municipal Corporation to ensure that no structure of any kind is allowed.....
Tags : Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, Encroachments, Public Roads
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Central Government declares the services engaged in the Coal industry to be public utility service(28.12.2022)
Whereas the Central Government is satisfied that public interest so requires that the services engaged in the Coal industry, which is covered under it.....
Tags : Services, Coal industry, Public utility
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A disclaimer does not affect any right or liability that has already accrued(28.12.2022)
The Plaintiff makes an application by originating summons pursuant to Section 568F(1) of the Corporations Act, 2001 seeking the Units are vest in, or .....
Tags : Unit, Vesting of, Application
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Kar. HC: Can’t Hold License Holder Vicariously Liable for Employee’s Actions(06.01.2023)
Karnataka High Court while quashing criminal proceedings against owners of a shop licensed for selling explosives to quarry contractors, has observed .....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Vicariously Liable, License Holder, Employee
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Bom. HC Quashes Orders Cancelling Johnson & Johnson's License for Baby Powder Production(11.01.2023)
Bombay High Court while quashing Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration’s orders cancelling Johnson and Johnson’s license to manufacture its baby po.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Johnson and Johnson, Baby Powder, License
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AP HC Stays State’s Decision to Prohibit Holding of Public Meetings on Roads(16.01.2023)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has stayed the operation of an order passed by the state government prohibiting the conducting of the public meetings on pub.....
Tags : Andhra Pradesh High Court, Public Meetings, Roads, Police Act
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Bom. HC to Rapido: Shut Down Operations in Maharashtra Immediately(16.01.2023)
Bombay High Court while hearing Rapido’s plea challenging the state’s refusal to grant licenses to entities like it, has directed bike taxi aggregator.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Rapido, Licenses
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Delhi HC: Chance of More Money Can’t be Sole Criteria for Terminating Contract(17.01.2023)
Delhi High Court while allowing petitions challenging NHAI’s decision to invite fresh bids for collection of user fee at two toll plazas has held that.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Public Contract, Termination, NHAI
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Delhi HC: Avoidance Applications Survive CIRP(17.01.2023)
Delhi High Court has held that avoidance applications filed under IBC survive even after approval of the resolution plan, in cases where Resolution Pl.....
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Delhi HC to State: Expedite Process of Filling Up Vacancies of Public Prosecutors in the Capital(17.01.2023)
Delhi High Court while observing that 108 courts in capital are non-functional for want of public prosecutors, has called upon the Delhi government to.....
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SC: Chargesheet Not a Public Document(20.01.2023)
Supreme Court while observing that Chargesheets are not public documents has held that investigating agencies can’t be directed to upload chargesheets.....
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MP High Court Junks Plea Alleging Illegality In Sale Of Tickets in Ind vs. NZ ODI Match(23.01.2023)
Madhya Pradesh High Court while observing that a PIL on the basis of newspaper reporting is not maintainable, has dismissed a PIL alleging that illega.....
Tags : Madhya Pradesh High Court, Public Interest Litigation, Cricket Match, India, New Zealand
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RBI releases Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks' Outlook 2021-22(18.01.2023)
The Reserve Bank of India today herewith releases the 9th volume of the annual publication titled 'Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks' Outlook 2021-22.....
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Madhya Pradesh HC Quashes Rape FIR Against Indian Railway Officer In Case Of Malicious Prosecution(27.01.2023)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has quashed a First Information Report (FIR) registered against the then Additional Divisional Railway Manager, Bhopal Gaura.....
Tags : Madhya Pradesh High Court, First Information Report, clerk, malicious prosection
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Madhya Pradesh HC Quashes Rape FIR Against Indian Railway Officer In Case Of Malicious Prosecution(27.01.2023)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has quashed a First Information Report (FIR) registered against the then Additional Divisional Railway Manager, Bhopal Gaura.....
Tags : Madhya Pradesh High Court, First Information Report, clerk, malicious prosection
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SC to WhatsApp: Widely Publicise That Users Aren't Bound to Accept 2021 Privacy Policy(02.02.2023)
Supreme Court Constitution Bench has directed WhatsApp to widely publicise its stand that WhatsApp users in India don’t have to accept its 2021 privac.....
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Mere fact that majority debenture holders have not initiated any application under Section 7 of IBC, shall not preclude financial creditor to initiate the same(01.02.2023)
Present Appeal has been filed against the Order by which order, the Adjudicating Authority has admitted Section 7 Application filed by the Financial C.....
Tags : Financial creditor, Application, Allowability
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Bom. HC: No Police Mock Drills While Depicting Members of Particular Community as Terrorists(07.02.2023)
Bombay High Court while hearing a PIL seeks guidelines for police mock drills has directed that no mock drills be conducted depicting persons of a par.....
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SC Refuses to Entertain Rapido's Plea Against Maharashtra Govt’s Refusal to Grant License(08.02.2023)
Supreme Court has refused to entertain Rapido's plea against Maharashtra government's refusal to grant them license on the ground that the petitioner .....
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Gauhati HC Seeks Compliance Reports on Apex Court’s Directions on Police Reforms(09.02.2023)
Gauhati High Court has directed Governments of Assam, Mizoram, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh to file affidavits regarding compliance of the direction.....
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Delhi HC to State: Ensure Strict Compliance of SOP on Accepting e-Copies of Driving Licenses(10.02.2023)
Delhi High Court has directed Delhi Government to ensure strict compliance of a SOP issued by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on December 17, .....
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Kar. HC Issues Directions to Ensure Bound Disposal of Maintenance Applications(10.02.2023)
Karnataka High Court has issued directions to trial courts to follow a timeline, in deciding applications filed by estranged women seeking maintenance.....
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Change in Bank Rates(08.02.2023)
1. Please refer to circular DOR.RET.REC.88/12.01.001/2022-23 dated December 07, 2022 on the captioned subject.
2. As announced in the Moneta.....
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Insurance contract must be read as a whole and every attempt should be made to harmonise the terms thereof(08.02.2023)
The non-application of the general strict liability principle, in case of an insurance policy, is sought to be questioned, where an expanded meaning h.....
Tags : Policy, Principle, Applicability
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SC to Uber: Apply for Aggregator License from Maharashtra Government Within 3 Weeks(14.02.2023)
Supreme Court has directed Uber to apply for a license as per Section 93(1) of Motor Vehicle Amendment Act, 2019 within a period of 3 weeks, to contin.....
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JKL HC: Pseudo Police Report Can’t Defeat Right of Accused to Default Bail(15.02.2023)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that pseudo police report even if filed within the time frame required under CrPC, cannot be given le.....
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All. HC: Child in Conflict With Law Can't Seek Anticipatory Bail U/S 438 CrPC(15.02.2023)
Allahabad High Court has held that a child in conflict with law can’t file an application under Section 438 of CrPC seeking anticipatory bail as per t.....
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Delhi HC: Holding License for LMV Doesn’t Make Driver Competent to Drive Two Wheeler(15.02.2023)
Delhi High Court while setting aside award passed by MACT refusing to grant recovery rights to Insurance Co. against driver/owner of two-wheeler invol.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, License, Recovery, Insurance
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Bom. HC: Eligibility of Researcher Determined by Acceptance of Paper Rather Than Actual Publication(17.02.2023)
Bombay High Court has held that it is only the fitness or worthiness of research paper for its publication, which comes from a decision of its accepta.....
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Applications of Online Payment Aggregators received under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 - Status(15.02.2023)
With a view to bringing entities undertaking online payment aggregation business within the regulatory fold, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued ci.....
Tags : Applications, Online Payment, Aggregators
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Gauhati HC: Non Compliance of Section 41A CrPC Would Entitle Accused to be Granted Bail(23.02.2023)
Gauhati High Court has held that if police does not comply with the provisions of Section 41A CrPC, the person arrested would be entitled to be releas.....
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Del. HC: Important to Prevent Outside Police Undertaking Operations Without Informing Local Police(24.02.2023)
Delhi High Court has observed that it is necessary to obviate the repetition of episodes of police from outside states coming into Delhi and conductin.....
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SC: Matter of ‘Menstrual Leave’ Falls in Policy Domain(24.02.2023)
Supreme Court while refusing to entertain petition seeking menstrual leave for female students and working women across India, has observed that the i.....
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Any amount given in trust to a Corporate Debtor cannot be treated as asset of the Corporate Debtor(21.02.2023)
Present Appeal has been filed against two orders passed by the Adjudicating Authority. The Adjudicating Authority vide order rejected the application .....
Tags : Application, Rejection, Legality
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In the absence of a provision of review in the IBC, inherent powers provided under Rule 11 of the NCLAT Rules cannot be invoked for the purpose of filing a Review Application(21.02.2023)
The Appellant/Applicant filed an application under Section 9 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) against the Respondent for initiation o.....
Tags : Application, Review, Maintainability
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Delhi HC to Police: Ensure Compliance of SC Order on CCTV Cameras in Police Stations(02.03.2023)
Delhi High Court has directed Delhi Police work expeditiously to ensure compliance of directions of the Supreme Court on Cameras in Police Stations.
Tags : Delhi High Court, Police Station, CCTV
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Orissa HC: Can’t Expect GST Return Filing Without Commencement of Business(13.03.2023)
Orissa High Court while observing that license application should not be rejected only because a GST return has not been filed yet, has held that unle.....
Tags : Orissa High Court, GST Return, License Application
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Del. Court: Sisodia was Instrumental in Implementation of Excise Policy; Arrest Justified(13.03.2023)
Rouse Avenue District Court, Delhi has held that Manish Sisodia was instrumental in formulation and implementation of Delhi excise policy for 2021-22 .....
Tags : Rouse Avenue District Court, Manish Sisodia, Excise Policy, Money Laundering
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HP HC: Police Can Seize Property Only if Found Under Circumstances Creating Suspicion of Offence(13.03.2023)
Himachal Pradesh High Court has observing that Section 102 CrPC empowers Police Officer to seize property on existence of condition that property shou.....
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By a mere fact that a person is having a licence and doing business in a particular shop, he is not entitled to the auction platform as a matter of right(03.03.2023)
Present appeal is against impugned common judgment and order the Division Bench of the High Court confirming the order passed by the learned Single Ju.....
Tags : Licence, Allotment, Right to use
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Mad. HC: Appointing DCP as Executive Magistrate is violative of Constitution(14.03.2023)
Madras High Court has declared two Government Orders which gave Deputy Commissioners powers of Executive Magistrate while dealing with bonds for keepi.....
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Del. HC to State: Construct Toilets for Transgender People in 8 Weeks(15.03.2023)
Delhi High Court while noting that toilets have not been constructed at all for transgender people, has directed State government to ensure that publi.....
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RBI announces rate of interest on Government of India Floating Rate Bond 2033(21.03.2023)
The rate of interest on Government of India Floating Rate Bond 2033 (GOI FRB 2033) applicable for the half year March 22, 2023 to September 21, 2023 s.....
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Service rendered as casual/contractual cannot be said to be service rendered on a substantive appointment(24.03.2023)
The Director General, Doordarshan Prasar Bharti Corporation of India and another have preferred the present appeal feeling dissatisfied with the impug.....
Tags : Contractual employee, Rules, Applicability
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Del. HC: Updation Application to Change Amount of Counter Claim is an Amendment Application(29.03.2023)
Delhi High Court has held that where a party has filed an application seeking to update its counter claims before Arbitral Tribunal, the said applicat.....
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Gau. HC: Confession to Police Officer in Absence of Magistrate Can’t be Basis for Conviction(30.03.2023)
Gauhati High Court while acquitting a woman who was convicted for murdering her husband has held that confession made to police officers in absence of.....
Tags : Gauhati High Court, Confession, Inadmissible, Murder, Police Officer
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Ker. HC Constitutes Expert Committee to Advise on Matters of Human-Elephant Conflict in State(30.03.2023)
Kerala High Court while taking note of deplorable state of captive elephants, as well as various instances of cruelty meted out to them has directed f.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Expert Committee, Human-Elephant Conflict
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Delhi Court: Manish Sisodia 'Architect of Criminal Conspiracy' in Liquor Policy Scam(03.04.2023)
Rouse Avenue District Court, Delhi while denying bail to former Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi Manish Sisodia in liquor policy scam case, observed tha.....
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Section 12A of IBC does not debar entertaining of applications for withdrawal of CIRP even before constitution of CoC(28.03.2023)
The Appellant, a suspended Director of the Corporate Debtor has filed present appeal assailing the correctness of the order passed by the National Com.....
Tags : Withdrawal, CIRP, Application
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Cal. HC: Prosecutor’s Opinion Must be Based on materials collected by the Investigating Officer(05.04.2023)
Calcutta High Court while expressing displeasure at conduct of public prosecutor (PP) for not raising objection to bail application, observed that PP .....
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Kerala Court: Moral Policing Can Never Be Encouraged in Civil Society(06.04.2023)
Kerala Court while sentencing 13 accused to imprisonment for 7 years in Madhu lynching case, observed that even if accused persons believed that Madhu.....
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SC: 2015 Amendment to S. 153C of IT Act Will have Retrospective Application(06.04.2023)
Supreme Court has held that amendment to Section 153C of Income Tax (IT) Act 1961 by Finance Act 2015 will retrospectively apply to searches conducted.....
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Jhar. HC: Resolution Professional Under IBC Falls Within Ambit of 'Public Servant' Under POCA(07.04.2023)
Jharkhand High Court has held that Resolution Professional under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) will be considered a public servant under both s.....
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Amendment brought to Section 153C of the IT Act, shall be applicable to searches conducted under Section 132 of the IT Act, before the date of the amendment(06.04.2023)
The Revenue has preferred the present appeals feeling aggrieved and dissatisfied with the impugned common judgment and order passed by the High Court,.....
Tags : Amendment, Searches, Applicability
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JKL HC: Prosecutor is Independent Statutory Authority; Must Justify Extension of Investigation(10.04.2023)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court while observing that Public Prosecutor is an independent statutory authority, has held that he is expected to .....
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SC to Centre: Frame National Policy on Menstrual Hygiene for School-Going Girls in the Country(11.04.2023)
Supreme Court while directing Central Government to frame a National Policy on menstrual hygiene for school-going girls in the country has stated that.....
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SC: Must Re-Consider View That There Can’t be Police Custody Beyond 15 Days of Arrest(11.04.2023)
Supreme Court has observed that Court must reconsider its views in CBI v. Anupam J. Kulkarni (MANU/SC/0335/1992), wherein it was held that police cust.....
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Guj. HC: Right to Free Trade in Food like Meat is Subservient to Public Health(12.04.2023)
Gujarat High Court while observing that right to safe food is a Fundamental Right under Article 21, has held that right to free trade in food items li.....
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Ker HC: Recklessly Permitting Human Settlement Near Elephant Habitat Leading to Man-Animal Conflicts(13.04.2023)
Kerala High Court has observed that increasing instances of human elephant conflict that we are confronted with today appear to be nothing but inevita.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Human Settlement, Elephant Habitat, Man-Animal Conflict
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RBI simplifies the application process for registration of Core Investment Companies(10.04.2023)
The Reserve Bank has undertaken a comprehensive review of the system of processing of applications for registration as Core Investment Companies (CICs.....
Tags : Application process, Registration, CICs
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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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SC: Public Prosecutors Should be Vigilant While Framing of Charges(18.04.2023)
Supreme Court has observed that apart from the duty of the Trial Court, even the public prosecutor has a duty to be vigilant, and if a proper charge i.....
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SC Disapproves Practice of Filing Applications in Disposed Of SLPs to Side-Step Arbitration Process(21.04.2023)
Supreme Court while expressing disapproval of practice of filing applications in disposed of SLPs in order to side-step the arbitration process, has o.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Applications, SLPs, Arbitration Process
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Patna HC: Bihar IIPP Encourages Manufacturing Industries But Doesn’t Bar Other Industries(21.04.2023)
Patna High Court has observed that Bihar Industrial Investment Promotion Policy of 2016 mentions of encouraging the manufacturing industries, however .....
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Cal. HC Sets Aside Murder Conviction on Ground that Confession Made to Police Not Admissible(21.04.2023)
Calcutta High Court while setting aside a murder conviction observed that confession of accused, even if in writing, made to a police officer is not a.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Murder, Confession, Police Officer
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Mad HC: Inspection of Rehabilitation Centres Necessary to Safeguard Public Interest(21.04.2023)
Madras High Court while observing that rehabilitation/de-addiction centres can’t be run by any individuals without obtaining a proper permission and l.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Rehabilitation Centres, Public Interest
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Delhi HC: Police Must have ‘Runaway Couple Cell’(21.04.2023)
Delhi High Court while hearing petitions filed by intercaste couple who married against consent of girl’s family, has observed that Delhi Police shoul.....
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Del HC to CCI: Consider Start-Ups’ Applications Against Google’s New Payment Policy Before April 26(25.04.2023)
Delhi High Court has directed Competition Commission of India (CCI) to consider applications against Google’s new in-app user choice billing policy, m.....
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Cal. HC to State: Remove Prosecutors if They Engage in Pen-Down Strike(25.04.2023)
Calcutta High Court while expressing displeasure over pen-down strike by Additional Public Prosecutors (APPs) at the District and Sessions Court, Purb.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Additional Public Prosecutors, Pen-Down Strike
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Delhi HC: Using Celebrity’s Name/Image for Art or Satire Doesn’t Infringe Right of Publicity(27.04.2023)
Delhi High Court has held that use of celebrity names, images for art, satire, parodies and other similar uses would be permissible as facets of right.....
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Delhi Court: Manish Sisodia Brain Behind Increasing Profit Margin for Wholesalers in Liquor Policy(01.05.2023)
Rouse Avenue Court while denying bail to Manish Sisodia in money laundering case connected to alleged Excise policy scam, has observed that evidence s.....
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Acknowledgement of the debt for the purpose of extension of limitation has to be made during the period of three years(26.04.2023)
Present appeal is filed by the Suspended Director of the Corporate Debtor (D.P. Agro Mills Pvt. Ltd) against the order passed by the Adjudicating Auth.....
Tags : Time period, Application, Maintainability
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Cancellation of banking licence of Adoor Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., Adoor, Kerala(25.04.2023)
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is satisfied to notify The Adoor Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., Adoor, Kerala as a non-banking Institution under Section 36.....
Tags : Banking licence, Cancellation, Notification
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Bombay High Court: Eating House License Doesn’t Automatically Include License To Serve Hookah(03.05.2023)
Bombay High Court has held that an Eating House Licence granted to a restaurateur doesn’t deem to include a permit to serve ‘Hookah’ or ‘Herbal Hookah.....
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Ker. HC: Translocation of Arikomban Not Answer to Man-Animal Conflicts(04.05.2023)
Kerala High Court in case pertaining to rogue elephant 'Arikomban', observed that lack of proper waste management is a reason for increasing incidents.....
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Proceedings under Section 140(5) of Companies Act are maintainable even after the resignation of the auditors(03.05.2023)
In present appeals, common question of law pertaining to the interpretation of Section 140(5) of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Investigation Report .....
Tags : Application, Provisions, Applicability
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Dismissal of application filed under Section 7, for default committed during the period prescribed under Section 10A, justifiable(03.05.2023)
Present Appeal has been filed against order by which order the Adjudicating Authority has rejected the Section 7 application filed by the Financial Cr.....
Tags : Provision, Application, Maintainability
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SC: Police Officers Should be Vigilant Before Invoking Stringent Laws Like SC-ST Act(12.05.2023)
Supreme Court has observed that police officers, who institute an FIR, based on any complaint, are duty bound to be vigilant before invoking any provi.....
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Central Government makes amendment in the notification of Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) No.11/2017-Union Territory Tax (Rate), dated the 28th June, 2017(09.05.2023)
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (1), (3) and (4) of section 7, sub-section (1) of section 8, clause (iv), clause (v) and clause (x.....
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NCLT has discretion to admit an application under Section 7 of IBC on existence of a financial debt, unless there are good reasons to reject it(11.05.2023)
The Respondent-Bank filed an application under Section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) before the National Company Law Tribunal. T.....
Tags : Financial debt, Application, Discretion
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Del. HC: Application for Drawing Sample U/S 52A of NDPS Act Should Be Made Within 72 Hours(19.05.2023)
Delhi High Court has observed that application for drawing sample of drug or psychotropic substance under Section 52A of NDPS Act must be made within .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, NDPS Act, Sample, Application
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RBI: Rs. 2000 Notes Withdrawn from Circulation; Will Continue as Legal Tender(22.05.2023)
Reserve Bank of India in pursuance of its Clean Note Policy has announced the withdrawal of Rs. 2000 banknotes from circulation. The notes to be conti.....
Tags : Reserve Bank of India, Clean Note Policy, Rs. 2000, Legal Tender
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Measures towards developing Surety Insurance Bonds market(16.05.2023)
Surety Bonds are a type of insurance policy protecting parties involved in a transaction or contract from potential financial losses due to a breach o.....
Tags : Measures, Surety Bonds, Insurance policy
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Provisions of Section 96 of the IBC are not applicable on a complaint filed under Section 138 of NI Act(15.05.2023)
The facts of the present case are that, the complaint was filed by Respondent No. 1 against the Petitioner and Respondent Nos. 2, under Section 138 re.....
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Del. HC: Arms License Can’t be Claimed as a Right by Advocates Appearing on Criminal Side(25.05.2023)
Delhi High Court has observed that application by an advocate merely based on the ground of appearance on the criminal side for an accused/prosecution.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Arms License, Advocates
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Ker. HC: Not Proper to Arrest Accused Before Verifying if Any Interim Order Subsits in Bail Plea(25.05.2023)
Kerala High Court has observed that it is not proper on the part of the Police Officer to arrest an accused, without verifying from the office of the .....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Arrest, Bail Application, Interim Order, Verify
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Delhi HC: Injunctions Must Not be Granted in Public Work Projects(26.05.2023)
Delhi High Court has observed that in respect of Section 20A and Section 41(ha) of Specific Relief Act, 1963, injunctions must not be granted in infra.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Public Work Projects, Injunctions
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When a finding is recorded by the Adjudicating Authority that agreement was entered, there is no question of doubting its genuineness(24.05.2023)
Present appeal has been filed against the order passed by Adjudicating Authority (NCLT Kolkata) by which order Section 7 of the Insolvency & Bankruptc.....
Tags : Default, Application, Rejection
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SVLDR Scheme is required to be interpreted liberally to further its object(22.05.2023)
The Petitioner has filed the present petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, 1950 impugning the decision of the concerned authority t.....
Tags : Tax dues, SVLDR Scheme, Applicability
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Delhi Liquor Policy Case: Delhi HC Rejects Manish Sisodia's Bail Plea(30.05.2023)
Delhi High Court has rejected the bail plea of former Deputy Chief Minister, Manish Sisodia in a case alleging corruption in implementation of excise .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Delhi Liquor Policy Case, Manish Sisodia
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SC Directs Delhi Police to Provides Protection to 20-Year Old Girl From Her Own Family Members(31.05.2023)
SC has directed the Delhi police to provide protection to a 20-year old girl who expressed apprehension regarding a threat to her life by her own fami.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Delhi police, Police protection
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P&H HC Grants Bail to Former AIG Ashish Kapoor In Bribery Case(01.06.2023)
Punjab and Haryana High Court while taking note of petitioners' "substantial period" of custody of more than seven months, has granted bail to former .....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, Assistant Inspector General of Police, Ashish Kapoor, Bribery Case
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Madras HC Rejects PIL Seeking Increase in Sports Quota in Higher Educational Institutions(02.06.2023)
Madras High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking increase in the number of seats under the Sports Quota in higher education .....
Tags : Madras High Court, Public Interest Litigation, Sports Quota
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GCA Simplifies Process for Grant of Heliport License(30.05.2023)
Now the applications for NOC/Clearance to five external organizations can be routed through a single tab in the applicant's eGCA profile.
Th.....
Tags : Process, Grant, Heliport License
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Mad HC to PP: Instruct Police Personnel to Come Prepared With Particulars of Case(07.06.2023)
Madras High Court while expressing its displeasure over police officer deputed to assist prosecutor fumbling in Court, has directed Public Prosecutors.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Public Prosecutors, Police, Knowledge
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Bom HC: If Design Already in Public Domain, Registration is Prima Facie Liable for Cancellation(07.06.2023)
Bombay High Court has observed that if a design is in the public domain, or is indistinguishable from known designs, the registration itself cannot be.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Design, Registration, Cancellation, Public Domain
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Rationalization of Branch Authorisation Policy for Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs)(08.06.2023)
1. A reference is made to the circular on the revised criteria for classifying a UCB as Financially Sound and Well Managed (FSWM) issued by RBI vide c.....
Tags : Rationalization, Branch Authorisation, Policy
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SC Stays Del. HC’s Order Allowing Operation of Rapido and Uber’s Bike Taxi in Delhi(13.06.2023)
Supreme Court has stayed Delhi High Court’s order that allowed bike-taxi aggregators Uber and Rapido to operate without aggregators’ license in Delhi,.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Bike-Taxi, Delhi, Policy
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Del HC: Discretion to Grant Bail in PMLA Case Not to be Exercised Only as Last Resort(13.06.2023)
Delhi High Court while granting bail to 'Indo Spirits' founder Sameer Mahandru in PMLA case related to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam, has obser.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, PMLA, Bail, Delhi excise policy scam
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SC: Punjab Police Rules Outdated in Terms of Current Hierarchy of Police Force(15.06.2023)
Supreme Court while expressing dissatisfaction over Punjab Police Rules, 1934 not been amended yet in terms of the current hierarchy of the police for.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Punjab Police Rules, Outdated
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Insured persons are under a duty to act in good faith in their dealings with insurers(14.06.2023)
The issue before the Supreme Court was whether Discovery Limited (Discovery) was entitled to terminate the insurance policy with retrospective effect .....
Tags : Insurance policy, Refund, Moneys
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Bom. HC: Upon Application of Deceased’s Legal Heirs, Excise Commissioner Must Cancel Liquor Licence(20.06.2023)
Bombay High Court while observing that transfer of liquor licences is at the discretion of the concerned authority, has held that legal heirs of the d.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Excise Commissioner, Liquor Licence
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Cal. HC: Prohibiting Rath Yatra Amounts to Interference With Religious Practice(21.06.2023)
Calcutta High Court has held that directives of Howrah Police not allowing a chariot procession (Rath Yatra) to take place by devotees of Lord Jaganna.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Rath Yatra, Interference, Police
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Bom. HC: Change in Social Policy After Change in Government is Not per se Arbitrary(22.06.2023)
Bombay High Court has held that a change in social policy followed by a change in government is part of the democratic process and a change in impleme.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Social Policy, Government, Arbitrary
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Ker. HC to Police Chief: Sensitize Police Personnel to Provisions of Mental Healthcare Act(27.06.2023)
Kerala High Court has directed State Police Chief to ensure that all police personnel are sensitized to relevant provisions of Mental Healthcare Act, .....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Mental Healthcare Act, Police, Sensitize
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Madras HC: All Women Police Stations are reduced to Stations of Corruption(30.06.2023)
Madras High Court while directing DGP to fine tune the system and bring stations back to their original alacrity, has remarked that it is disappointin.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Women Police Stations, Corruption
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All HC: Police Duty Bound to Record in Writing Reasons for Arrest(30.06.2023)
Allahabad High Court has held that police officer is duty-bound to record the reasons for arrest in writing, and consequence of non-compliance with Se.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Police, Arrest, Reason
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Delhi HC Rejects Manish Sisodia’s Bail Plea in PMLA Case(04.07.2023)
Delhi High Court has denied bail to Manish Sisodia and other co-accuseds Hyderabad businessman Abhishek Boinpally, AAP’s communications incharge Vijay.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Liquor Policy, Manish Sisodia, Bail
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SC: Can’t Apply S.180 of IPC Against a Person for Refusing to Sign Statement Given to Police(05.07.2023)
Supreme Court has held that Section 180 of IPC gets attracted only if a statement is refused to be signed which a public servant is legally competent .....
Tags : Supreme Court, IPC, Statement, Police
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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.....
Tags : TCS, Rates, Applicability
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Cal HC: Process of Selection Adopted by a Public Undertaking is Required to be Transparent(11.07.2023)
Calcutta High Court has observed that the process of selection of tender adopted by a public undertaking is required to be transparent to ensure wider.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Public Undertaking, Selection, Tender
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Kar HC: Connect Healthcare Centers with Control Rooms Set Up for Info About Man-Animal Conflicts(12.07.2023)
Karnataka High Court has directed State to extend the access of control room to nearest Primary Health Centre (PHC) and Civil Hospital so that in case.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Healthcare Centers, Man-Animal Conflicts
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Guj HC to State: Frame Policy to Address Stray Cattle Menace(12.07.2023)
Gujarat High Court has directed State government to urgently formulate a comprehensive policy or issue administrative directions to control the cattle.....
Tags : Gujarat High Court, Stray Cattle, Policy
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Central Government makes amendments in the National Civil Aviation Policy, 2016(12.07.2023)
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (a) of section 26 of the National Civil Aviation Policy, 2016, the Central Government with the appr.....
Tags : Amendments, Aviation, Policy
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Del HC to Delhi Police: Submit Fresh Status Report on Strengthening Security Arrangements in Courts(17.07.2023)
Delhi High Court has sought fresh status report from Delhi Police on the issue of strengthening and increasing the safety and security of court comple.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Delhi Police, Security, Court Complexes
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All. HC: Can’t Cancel Arms License on Mere Pendency of Criminal Case(20.07.2023)
Allahabad High Court has held that mere pendency of criminal case or apprehension that person may be involved in criminal case in future can’t be a gr.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Arms License, Cancellation, Criminal Case
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Delhi HC: Can’t Make Organizer of Public Meeting Liable for Hate Speech by a Participant(24.07.2023)
Delhi High Court while observing that conduct of one person in a public meeting cannot be tied to another person present therein holding him vicarious.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Public Meeting, Participant, Liability
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SC to States & UTs’: Submit Menstrual Hygiene Policies to the Union Government by August 31, 2023(26.07.2023)
Supreme Court has directed all States and Union Territories who haven’t filed their responses to the Union regarding menstrual hygiene policies, to do.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Menstrual Hygiene Policies, Responses
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Ker HC: If HC had Previously Denied Anticipatory Bail, Successive Appln. Should Be Filed Before HC(26.07.2023)
Kerala High Court has held that in cases where the High Court rejected anticipatory bail plea, second or successive anticipatory bail applications, po.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Anticipatory Bail, Successive Application
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Guj. HC to Ahmedabad Traffic Police: Traffic Perpetrators have no Fear of Law(26.07.2023)
Gujarat High Court while observing that perpetrators have no fear of law and that police don't have the spine to implement the laws, has stated that t.....
Tags : Gujarat High Court, Ahmedabad Traffic Police, Law
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Telangana HC: State Must Have a Litigation Policy(28.07.2023)
Telangana High Court while observing that State cannot be the biggest litigant and that State also has a stake in the Justice Administration System, h.....
Tags : Telangana High Court, Litigation Policy, Justice Administration
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SC: Court Can’t Suspend License of Doctor as Penalty in Contempt Proceedings(31.07.2023)
Supreme Court while observing that Courts must not be hypersensitive or swung by emotions but must act judiciously while exercising contempt jurisdict.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Contempt Proceedings, License
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When the Guarantee requires invocation of guarantee deed, default on the guarantor shall be the date, when corporate guarantee has been invoked(26.07.2023)
Present Appeal has been filed against the Order by which Section 7 Application filed by the Appellant has been rejected as barred by Section 10A of th.....
Tags : Default, Time period, Applicability
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Streamlining the Procedure for Grant of Industrial Licenses(24.07.2023)
I Increasing the initial validity period of Industrial License to be issued
In supersession of all earlier Press Notes, the period of validit.....
Tags : Procedure, Grant, Industrial Licenses
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Kar. HC: Non-furnishing of Data by a Company Impacts Planning of the Economic Policies of Nation(31.07.2023)
Karnataka High Court while dismissing plea filed by a company to quash proceedings under Collection of Statistics Act, 2008 for non-furnishing of data.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Statistical Data, Economic Policies
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Kar. HC: Second Stint of Police Custody Not Allowed(01.08.2023)
Karnataka High Court while relying on CBI v. Anupam J. Kulkarni (MANU/SC/0335/1992), has held illegal, a second stint of Police custody for interrogat.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Police Custody, Judicial Custody
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Cal. HC: Argument of Implied Repeal of Section 272/273 IPC via FSS Act is Not Justified(03.08.2023)
Calcutta High Court has held that though a separate, specific, distinct procedure has been laid down in FSS Act 2006 to initiate/launch a proceeding a.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, FSS Act, Food Laws, Police
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SC Adjourns till September 4 Bail Applications of Manish Sisodia in Delhi Liquor Policy Scam Case(04.08.2023)
Supreme Court has adjourned the bail application of Manish Sisodia till September 4 in the case of alleged irregularities in the framing and implement.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Delhi Liquor Policy Scam, Manish Sisodia, Bail
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SC: Need to Find Enduring Solution to the Problem of Hate Speech(07.08.2023)
Supreme Court while issuing call to action to stakeholders to find an enduring solution to the problem of hate speech, has observed that police forces.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Hate Speech, Police Forces, Sensitized
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Clarifications regarding applicability of GST on certain services(01.08.2023)
Representations have been received seeking clarifications on the following issues
1. Whether services supplied by director of a company in hi.....
Tags : Clarifications, Applicability, GST
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SC: Protection U/S 197 CrPC Not Available to Nationalised Bank Employee(09.08.2023)
Supreme Court has held that although a person working in a Nationalised Bank is a public servant, yet the provisions of Section 197 CrPC wouldn’t be a.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Nationalised Bank Employee, Public Servant, Section 197 CrPC
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CG HC: Wife Alleging Husband Engaged in Illicit Relationship With Mother Amounts to Mental Cruelty(16.08.2023)
Chhatisgarh High Court has held that wife affirming her statement made in the different forums wherein the sacred relation of mother & son is being at.....
Tags : Chhatisgarh High Court, Mental Cruelty, Illicit Relationship
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Delhi HC to Police: Before Holding Any Such Function, Proper Police Force is Made Available(18.08.2023)
Delhi High Court while observing that it is the responsibility of the police to ensure safety and security of the students when functions/fests take p.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Police Force, College Fests
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SC to CIC/SICs: Ensure Mandate of Section 4 of RTI Act is Followed by Public Authorities(21.08.2023)
Supreme Court has directed Central Information Commission and State Information Commissions to ensure that the Public Authorities fulfill their co-rel.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Right to Information, Public Authorities, Mandate
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SC: No Application of Principle of ‘Falsus in uno, falsus in omnibus’ in India(21.08.2023)
Supreme Court has observed that principle governing “Falsus in uno, falsus in omnibus” has got no application to the courts in India, and therefore it.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Falsus in uno, falsus in omnibus, Application
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Reserve Bank of India to Launch the Pilot Project for Public Tech Platform for Frictionless Credit(14.08.2023)
1. As part of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies released on August 10, 2023, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced the develo.....
Tags : Pilot Project, Frictionless Credit, Public Tech Platform
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JKL HC: Section 6 Declarations under J&K Land Acquisition Act Can’t be Made by Dy. Commissioner(22.08.2023)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that under J&K Land Acquisition Act, 1990, Deputy Commissioner is not authorized to make Section 6 de.....
Tags : Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, Land Acquisition, Public Purpose
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Del. HC: Being Subjected to Constant Threat of Being Summoned by Police Amounts to Cruelty(24.08.2023)
Delhi High Court while granting divorce to a man on ground of cruelty by wife, has observed that it is a source of mental harassment each time a perso.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Police, Cruelty, Divorce
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Litigation in the SARFAESI and DRT does not preclude the Bank to take specific remedy provided under Section 7 of IBC(31.08.2023)
Present Appeal has been filed against the order passed by the Adjudicating Authority (National Company Law Tribunal) Indore Bench, by which Applicatio.....
Tags : Settlement, Application, Provision
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Amendment in Export Policy of Non-basmati rice under HS Code 10063090(29.08.2023)
The Central Government, in exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 read with section 5of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992 (No......
Tags : Amendment, Export Policy, HS Code
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All. HC to State: Include Retired Judge in SIT Probing Police Violence Against Advocates in Harpur(05.09.2023)
Allahabad High Court has directed State Government to include a retired judicial officer in SIT probing the incident of police violence against advoca.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Police Violence, Advocates, Harpur
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Bom. HC to State: Consider Framing Policy for Festival Celebration as Per Capacity of Public Spaces(07.09.2023)
Bombay High Court while observing that celebrations of festivals must also evolve with the changing times and demographics of the city, has directed S.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Policy, Celebration, Public Spaces
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Raj. HC: Depriving a Woman of Employment Based on her Marital Status Violates Articles 14 and 16(08.09.2023)
Rajasthan High Court has held that depriving a woman of public employment on the grounds of her being unmarried is violative of women’s right and ther.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Public Employment, Marital Status
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SC: Duty of Police to Produce Accused Before Trial Court(11.09.2023)
Supreme Court has observed that when accused is in prison, it is the duty of the police authorities to produce him before the Trial Court. The petitio.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Police, Accused
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New format of Abridged Prospectus for public issues of Non-Convertible Debt Securities and/or Non-convertible Redeemable Preference Shares(04.09.2023)
1. Section 2(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 defines an abridged prospectus as a memorandum containing such salient features of a prospectus as may be s.....
Tags : New format, Prospectus, Public issues
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Bom. HC: No Person has Right to Privately Create an Immersion Pond in a Public Park(12.09.2023)
Bombay High Court has held that no person, let alone a Mandal, has any fundamental or any other right to privately create an immersion pond in a publi.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Immersion Pond, Public Park, Right
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SC to Centre: Consider Resolving LMV Driving License Issue Through Legislative Amendment(14.09.2023)
Supreme Court while observing that reversing judgment in Mukund Dewangan case (MANU/SC/0797/2017) could impact livelihood of hordes of drivers, has ur.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Light Motor Vehicle, Driving License
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SC: Can’t Restrain Media from Reporting But Sources can be Restrained(14.09.2023)
Supreme Court while observing that while Court can’t restrain media from reporting, it can restrain the sources because the source is the state, has d.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Media, Reporting, Police Personnel
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SC to Delhi Police: Cases Against Persons Bursting Firecrackers Not the Solution(15.09.2023)
Supreme Court while observing that filing cases against persons bursting firecrackers may not be the solution as there is no point in taking action af.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Firecracker Ban, Delhi Police
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Ker. HC: Discrimination Against Hepatitis B or HIV Patients Not Allowed in Public Employment(15.09.2023)
Kerala High Court has observed that one can certainly not countenance, particularly in this age and time that a person be kept out of public employmen.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Discrimination, Public Employment
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Fresh period of limitation shall be computed from the time when the acknowledgment is signed(12.09.2023)
Present appeal under Section 62 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, has been filed assailing the correctness of judgment and order of Nationa.....
Tags : Application, Admission, Delay
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Special Campaign 3.0 of CBDT to begin from 2nd October, 2023(11.09.2023)
The Government of India undertook Special Campaign 2.0 for Swachhata in Government offices and disposal of pending matters from 2nd October, 2022 to 3.....
Tags : Public grievances, Special Campaign 2.0, Pending matters
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SC: Need to Have a Code of Investigation for Police(25.09.2023)
Supreme Court has observed that it is high time that a consistent and dependable code of investigation is devised with mandatory and detailed procedur.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Investigation, Police, Code
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SC: Confessional Statement Recorded U/S 67 of NDPS Act Not Admissible(25.09.2023)
Supreme Court has held that officer having powers under Section 53 of NDPS Act is a police officer and therefore confessional statement recorded under.....
Tags : Supreme Court, NDPS Act, Police Officer, Confession
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Guj. HC: Elected Members Must Not Disrepute the Institution to Which they are Elected(25.09.2023)
Gujarat High Court has held that it is expected from the elected members that they must ensure that no conflict arises between the public duties and t.....
Tags : Gujarat High Court, Elected Members, Public Duties, Electoral Interest
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P&H HC: Offence u/s 295A won’t be Attracted if Act done Without Malicious Intent(25.09.2023)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has observed that Section 295A of the IPC penalizes only those acts of insults or attempts which have been perpetrated w.....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, Religious Feelings, Malicious Intent
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Cal. HC: There Must be a Balance Between Religious Freedom U/A 30 and Overwhelming Public Interest(26.09.2023)
Calcutta High Court in a case wherein petitioner argued that high-tension overhead line has rendered it impossible to run an educational institute for.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Religious Freedom, Public Interest
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JKL HC: Offences Under PoC Act can be Invoked Against Person Discharging Public Duty(27.09.2023)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that offences under Prevention of Corruption (PoC) Act can be invoked not only against a public serva.....
Tags : Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, Prevention of Corruption, Public Duty
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TRAI releases Consultation Paper on Open and De-licensed use of Unused or Limited Used Spectrum Bands for Demand Generation for Limited Period in Tera Hertz Range(27.09.2023)
1. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has today released a Consultation Paper on "Consultation Paper on Open and De-licensed use of Unus.....
Tags : Consultation Paper, De-licensed use, Tera Hertz Range
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Bom. HC: Compulsory Music Licence Not Available to Internet Based Music Streaming Platforms(03.10.2023)
Bombay High Court has held that statutory licenses under Section 31D are restricted to traditional non-internet-based radio and television broadcastin.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Compulsory Music Licence, Internet Streaming Platforms
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Kar. HC: No Presumption of Contributory Negligence Merely Because Driver Didn’t Possess DL(04.10.2023)
Karnataka High Court has modified the order of Motor Accident Claims Tribunal that laid contributory negligence to deceased, saying he did not possess.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Contributory Negligence, Driving Licence
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Court is not inclined to examine the order of Special Commissioner under Article 226 of Constitution, when alternate remedy is available(04.10.2023)
The Petitioner seeks to challenge the Order passed by the Special Commissioner, affirming the Order passed by the Assistant Commissioner cancelling th.....
Tags : Licence, Cancellation, Alternate remedy
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Section 14(i) of IBC not apply to transactions, arrangements or agreements, under the Convention & Protocol, relating to aircraft, aircraft engines, airframes and helicopters(03.10.2023)
WHEREAS, the Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment and the Protocol to the Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipme.....
Tags : Provisions, Applicability, Agreement
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Kar. HC: PoC Act Provides Two Fold Protection to Public Servants(11.10.2023)
Karnataka High Court has held that PoC Act has conferred a two-fold protection to public servants for offences under the Act; firstly, a prior approva.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Prevention of Corruption Act, Public Servant, Protection
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SC Stays Retrospective Application of Provision Enabling the Transfer of Teachers(12.10.2023)
Supreme Court has restricted the retrospective application of Section 10C of West Bengal School Service Commission Act, 1997 that enables the State Go.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Retrospective Application, Teachers, Transfer
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Del. HC: Policy Mandating License to Work as Photographers in ASI Protected Monuments is Reasonable(12.10.2023)
Delhi High Court has held that the policy for Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) Photographers to obtain licence by following the due selection proc.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Archaeological Survey of India, License, Photographer
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Kar. HC: Failure to Notify Victim of the Bail Application Amount to Violation of his Rights(13.10.2023)
Karnataka High Court has held that failure of Court and prosecution to notify victim of bail application of accused leads to violation of the victim's.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Bail Application, Notify, Directions
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Action against Bank of Baroda under section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949(10.10.2023)
The Reserve Bank of India has, in exercise of its power, under section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, directed Bank of Baroda to suspend, wi.....
Tags : Bob world, application, Action
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P&H HC: Married Individual Living in Live-In Relationship Also Entitled to Police Protection(16.10.2023)
Punjab and Haryana High Court while observing that right to life is to be treated on highest pedestal and can’t be taken away, except in accordance wi.....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, Married Individual, Live-In Relationship, Police Protection
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SC in Manish Sisodia’s Bail Application: Can’t Keep Someone Behind Bar Ad Infinitum(17.10.2023)
Supreme Court while observing that arguments on charges begun before the special courts trying the case of Manish Sisodia in Delhi excise policy scam .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Delhi Excise Policy Scam, Manish Sisodia’s
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SC in Manish Sisodia’s Bail Application: Can’t Keep Someone Behind Bar Ad Infinitum(17.10.2023)
Supreme Court while observing that arguments on charges have not begun before the special courts trying the case of Manish Sisodia in Delhi excise pol.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Delhi Excise Policy Scam, Manish Sisodia’s
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Sufficient medical evidence should be available before the adjudicating authority for applying the principles of Res Ipsa Locutor(17.10.2023)
The present appeal is directed against the order passed by the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commissionwhereby the complaint filed by the Appel.....
Tags : Principles, Res Ipsa Locutor, Applicability
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SC: Claim for Damages Can’t Result in Award Without Proof of Injury(25.10.2023)
Supreme Court has held that a claim for damages, whether general or special, cannot as a matter of course result in an award without proof of the clai.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Award, Damages, Public Policy
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Competition (Form of Publication of Guidelines) Rules, 2023(26.10.2023)
In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (mg) of sub-section (2) of section 63 of the Competition Act, 2002 (12 of 2003), the Central Government .....
Tags : Guidelines, Rules, Publication
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Certified copy which includes a print out must be accompanied by a certificate as contemplated in Section 2-A (a), (b) and (c) of Bankers' Books Evidence Act, 1891(20.10.2023)
A short question of law arises in present petition is whether procedure prescribed under the provisions of the Bankers' Books Evidence Act, 1891 is re.....
Tags : Documents, Procedure, Applicability
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In exercise of writ jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution, factual determination of rights cannot be undertaken(23.10.2023)
Challenge raised in the present writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, 1950 is to the decision taken as indicated in the .....
Tags : Possession, Public utility, Legality
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SC Rejects Manish Sisodia’s Bail Plea in Delhi Excise Policy Scam Case(30.10.2023)
Supreme Court has denied bail to former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia who is in custody since February in Delhi Excise Policy Scam case. .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Manish Sisodia, Excise Policy Scam Case
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SC: Unless Licence is Prima Facie Invalid, Burden Upon Insurer to Prove Failure on Part of Owner(01.11.2023)
Supreme Court has held that once a seemingly valid driving licence is produced by a person employed to drive a vehicle, unless such licence is demonst.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Driving Licence, Due Diligence
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SC: Accused Must Also be Protected Against the Possibility of False Implication(01.11.2023)
Supreme Court while acquitting a man after 23 in a rape case has observed that it cannot be lost sight of that rape causes the greatest distress and h.....
Tags : Supreme Court, False Implication, Rape Case
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Del. HC to AIIMS: Procure Medicines for Patients Evaluated in Terms of Rare Diseases Policy(06.11.2023)
Delhi High Court has directed AIIMS to commence the procurement of medicines for the evaluated patients/Petitioners as per the fund allocated of Rs. 5.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Rare Diseases Policy, Procurement, Medicine
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Principles of Section 20 of CPC do not apply to the arbitration proceedings(31.10.2023)
Present petition is filed by the Petitioner under Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 seeking interim relief from this Court to re.....
Tags : Jurisdiction, Clause, Applicability
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Clarifications regarding applicability of GST on certain services(31.10.2023)
1. Based on the recommendations of the GST Council in its 52nd meeting held on 7th October, 2023, at New Delhi, clarification, with reference to GST l.....
Tags : Clarifications, Applicability, GST
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Ker. HC: Mere Uploading of Appln. u/s 96 IBC Can’t be Considered as Filing(20.11.2023)
Kerala High Court has held that only when an application under Section 96 of IBC is filed without any defects and satisfying the statutory procedural .....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Application, IBC
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For an interim or final moratorium under Section 96 of IBC to come into force, application filed by debtor should be complete in all respects and without any procedural defects(17.11.2023)
The Petitioner who is a sleeping partner in the 3rd respondent-Limited Liability Partnership Firm, seeks to declare that the provisions of the Insolve.....
Tags : Proceedings, Provision, Applicability
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Ministry of Information and Broadcasting approves Comprehensive “Digital Advertisement Policy, 2023”(10.11.2023)
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has approved a path breaking "Digital Advertisement Policy, 2023 to enable and empower the Central Bureau.....
Tags : Advertisement Policy, Digital Media, Approval
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SC: Transit Remand Required to Arrest a Person Outside Jurisdiction Where Offence is Registered(21.11.2023)
Supreme Court has held that police is obligated to secure a transit remand of the accused for taking him from the place where he is arrested to the pl.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Transit Remand, Police
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SC: Person Having Intention to Kill is Liable for Murder Even if he Kills Another Person by Mistake(23.11.2023)
Supreme Court while applying the Doctrine of transfer of malice, has held that a person who had intention to kill a person but by mistake kills anothe.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Murder, Doctrine of Transfer of Malice
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SC: 'Mukund Dewangan' Decision Will Continue To Hold Pending Reference(23.11.2023)
Supreme Court has held that its decision in Mukund Dewangan v. Oriental Insurance Company Limited (MANU/SC/0797/2017; 2017/INSC/576) will continue to .....
Tags : Supreme Court, LMV, Driving License
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SC Expresses Reservation with Precedent Limiting Scope of High Courts in Deciding Discharge Appln(30.11.2023)
Supreme Court has expressed reservations with the precedent in Minakshi Bala v. Sudhir Kumar (MANU/SC/0702/1994), which limited/restricted the scope o.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Discharge Application, Precedent
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Ker. HC Issues Guidelines on Handling Digital Evidence Containing Sexually Explicit Materials(08.12.2023)
Kerala High Court has issued comprehensive guidelines to be followed by investigating agencies and Courts while handling sexually explicit materials a.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Sexually Explicit Materials, Digital Evidence
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Bom HC: Unpublicized Tender Condition if Permitted to be Acted Upon Amounts to Denial of Opportunity(11.12.2023)
Bombay High Court has held that any tender condition not publicized and not made part of the tender document, if permitted to be acted upon at the tim.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Unpublicized Tender Condition, Denial of Opportunity
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SC: Tribunal Can’t Direct Govt. to Make Policy or to Make it in a Particular Manner(18.12.2023)
Supreme Court while observing that making policy is not in the domain of the Judiciary, has held that the Tribunal being a quasi-judicial body cannot .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Policy, Direction
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Central Government declares the services engaged in the Banking industry to be a public utility service(14.12.2023)
Whereas the Central Government is satisfied that public interest so requires that the services engaged in the 'Banking', which is covered under item 2.....
Tags : Declaration, Banking industry, Public utility
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Del. HC: Insolvency Professional Doesn’t Fall within Meaning of “Public Servant” under the PC Act(20.12.2023)
Delhi High Court has held that Insolvency Professional does not fall within the meaning of “public servant” as prescribed in any of the clauses of sub.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Insolvency Professional, Prevention of Corruption Act, Public Servant
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MP HC to State: Publicize Provisions of POCSO Act as Per the Mandate of S.43(21.12.2023)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the Government Advocate appearing for the State to bring Section 43 of the POCSO Act into the notice of the Sta.....
Tags : Madhya Pradesh High Court, POCSO, Section 43, Publicize
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AP HC: Even if the Railway Vigilance Manual Is Procedural, it Can’t be Ignored Completely(22.12.2023)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that although the Railway Vigilance Manual, 1996 is procedural and doesn’t confer any rights to the delinquent, it .....
Tags : Andhra Pradesh High Court, Railway Vigilance Manual, False Implications
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Del. HC: Solicitor General’s Opinion to Government Exempted from Disclosure Under RTI Act(26.12.2023)
Delhi High Court while observing that relationship between Solicitor General (SG) of India and Government of India is a fiduciary relationship, has he.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Solicitor General, Advice, Disclosure
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Pat. HC: Leveling of False Allegation of Illicit Relations Amounts to Mental Cruelty(26.12.2023)
Patna High Court has held that leveling of false allegation by one spouse to the other having alleged illicit relations with different persons outside.....
Tags : Patna High Court, Mental Cruelty, False Allegation, Illicit Relations
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Del. HC: No Privacy Issues MCD SMART Mobile Application(27.12.2023)
Delhi High Court while observing that policy mandating attendance by paramedical staff of MCD on SMART Mobile Application is not arbitrary or unfair, .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, MCD SMART Mobile Application, Privacy
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All. HC to UP Bar Council: Ensure Police Report is Called Before Granting Bar License(29.12.2023)
Allahabad High Court has directed the Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh to issue necessary directions and to ensure appropriate police reports are called a.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh, Police Report
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Tel. HC Allows Officers Involved in 2019 Hyderabad Encounter to be Impleaded as Intervenors(02.01.2024)
Telangana High Court has allowed the police personnel involved in the 2019 encounter death of the accused in rape and murder of a young Veterinarian d.....
Tags : Telangana High Court, Intervenors, Police, Encounter
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Rationalisation of Licensing Framework for Authorised Persons (APs) under Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999(26.12.2023)
The framework for licensing of Authorised Persons (APs) under FEMA, 1999 was last reviewed in March 2006. Keeping in view the progressive liberalisati.....
Tags : Rationalisation, Licensing Framework, APs
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SC: CJs of HCs Acting on Administrative Side Don’t Have Any Rule Making Authority of Executive(04.01.2024)
Supreme Court while observing that policymaking needs consideration of many factors, has held that Chief Justices(CJs) of High Courts, acting on the a.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Former Judges, Policymaking, Post-retiral benefits
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SC: Insurance Policy to be Effective from the Date of Issuance(08.01.2024)
Supreme Court while observing that the date of proposal cannot be treated as the date of policy unless there is an initial deposit, has held that the .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Insurance Policy, Date of Issuance
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All. HC: Person Firing Pistol for Self Defence Does Not Violate Arms License Conditions(09.01.2024)
Allahabad High Court has held that firing a pistol in self-defense is not a violation of the license condition and does not appear to be an offence un.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Self-Defense, License Conditions, Arms Act
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Del HC: Interim Maintenance Can’t be Denied Based on Unproven Allegations of Illicit Relationship(10.01.2024)
Delhi High Court held that a wife cannot be denied the benefit of interim maintenance under the Domestic Violence Act, 2005 merely on the basis of all.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Interim Maintenance, Illicit Relationship, Domestic Violence Act
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Del. HC: Opponent Does Not Have a Right to Intervene in the Examination Process(11.01.2024)
Delhi High Court while observing that an objection is intended to facilitate and assist the Controller in examining the patent application, has held t.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Examination, Patent Application
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SC to Centre: Frame Policy for Phasing Out Heavy Duty Diesel Vehicles(12.01.2024)
Supreme Court has directed Central Government to formulate a policy of phasing out heavy duty diesel vehicles and replacing them with BSVI vehicles .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Policy, Diesel Vehicles, BSVI Vehicles
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When the substantial control remains with the contractor and is not handed over to the user, it can’t be termed as sale and Sales Tax or VAT can’t be applied(09.01.2024)
Present group of appeals concerns the liability to pay tax under the Assam General Sales Tax Act, 1993 ('the Sales Tax Act') and the Assam Value Added.....
Tags : Payment, Provision, Applicability
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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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Bom. HC: No Relaxation in Aviation Safety Norms for Projects by Public Authority(16.01.2024)
Bombay High Court has held that no relaxation in civil aviation safety norm regarding height restriction can be granted just because the project is pr.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Aviation Safety, Public Authority
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Ker HC: Accused Under NDPS Act Can Seek Bail on Oral Application if IO Fails to File Final Report(18.01.2024)
Kerala High Court has held that an accused under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS Act) is entitled to be released on statutory bai.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Oral Application, Final Report, Investigating Officer
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SC: S. 197 CrPC not Applicable for Prosecuting Public Servant Alleged to Have Created Fake Documents(18.01.2024)
Supreme Court has held that prior sanction under section 197 of Code of Criminal Procedure for prosecuting a public servant is not required if the pub.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Fake Documents, S. 197 CrPC, Public Servant
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MP HC: Casting Doubt on Conduct of Elections via Social Media not an Offence u/s 505(2) of IPC(22.01.2024)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that merely casting a doubt upon the conduct of free and fair Legislative Assembly elections through a social media.....
Tags : Madhya Pradesh High Court, Conduct of Elections, Social Media, Public Mischief, 505(2) of IPC
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Sanction is not required to prosecute a public servant who faces accusation of creating fake documents by misusing his official position(17.01.2024)
The Appellant as the complainant lodged a first information report alleging that Respondent No. 2 were irregularly creating documents of property in t.....
Tags : Sanction, Provision, Applicability
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SEBI grants renewal of recognition to AMC Repo Clearing Limited for one year(15.01.2024)
The Securities and Exchange Board of India, having considered the application for grant of renewal of recognition under Regulation 12 of the Securitie.....
Tags : Application, Renewal, Grant
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Rectification proceedings under Section 154 of the IT Act is applicable for a patent mistake which can be established not by a long-drawn process(17.01.2024)
The assessee is a credit co- operative society engaged in the business of providing credit facilities to its members. For the AY 2014-15, return of in.....
Tags : Assessment, Provision, Applicability
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Kar. HC: Pay and Recover Principle to be Applied in Cases Where Driving License of Driver Not Found(23.01.2024)
Karnataka HC has held that in cases where valid driving license of the driver involved in accident is not found then the Claims Tribunal has to apply .....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Driving License, Pay and Recover Principle
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Supreme Court: Public Interest Litigations Raising Personal Grievances Can’t be Entertained(29.01.2024)
Supreme Court while dismissing a Public Interest Litigation which sought directions to implement the recommendations of the NITI AYOG on streamlining .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Public Interest Litigation, NITI AYOG
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Section 5 of the Limitation Act, will apply only if it is extended to the special statute(19.01.2024)
Present is a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India wherein the Petitioner is aggrieved by the order passed by the appellate aut.....
Tags : Delay, Provision, Applicability
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Kar. HC: Licensee Can’t be Evicted by Municipality On Expiry Of License without Judicial Order(30.01.2024)
Kar. HC has held that on expiry of Lease/License executed by Municipal Corporation, Lessee/Licensee cannot be forcibly evicted by such Corporation an.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Lease, License
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Telangana HC: Altering Date of Birth in Service Records Not Permitted Under Public Employment Rules(31.01.2024)
Tel HC has held that AP Public Employment (Recording and Alteration of Date of Birth) Rules, 1984 do not permit for alteration of the DOB entered in t.....
Tags : Telangana High Court, Date of Birth, Public Employment Rules
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Law Commission Releases Report – Revisiting the Law on Prevention of Damage to Public Property(05.02.2024)
The 22nd Law Commission has released a suo-motu Report titled "Revisiting the Law on Prevention of Damage to Public Property” that recommends amendmen.....
Tags : Law Commission, Public Property, Prevention of Damage, Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act
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Power to record additional evidence under Section 391 of CrPC should only be exercised, when the party making such request is diligent(29.01.2024)
The instant appeal by special leave filed at the behest of the Appellant accused calls into question the order passed by the High Court rejecting the .....
Tags : Provision, Applicability, Additional evidence
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MP HC: Reg. Mandating Students to Opt Same Subjects in Classes XI & XII Has No Retrospective Appl.(06.02.2024)
Madhya Pradesh High Court while allowing a student to appear for examinations in the Biology stream of Class XII instead of Mathematics has held that .....
Tags : Madhya Pradesh High Court, Retrospective Application, Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education
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Delhi High Court: Right to Heritage And Culture to Be Harmonised With Right to Health And Breathe(09.02.2024)
Delhi HC while hearing a plea to halt alleged demolition in Mehrauli and Sanjay Van, has observed that right to health and breathe and the right to he.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Right to Health And Breathe, Unauthorised Construction, Public Land
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Payment of foreign commission is not taxable in India(07.02.2024)
The assessee is a partnership firm engaged in the business of manufacturing and trading of fertilizers, chemical and paints during the year under cons.....
Tags : Assessment, Provision, Applicability
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MP High Court: Expression ‘Lower’ Encompasses Punishment to Minimum/Lowest Pay Scale to Employee(13.02.2024)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that the expression 'lower' grade/post given under Clause 39(1)(d) of LIC Staff Regulation, 1960 includes within it.....
Tags : Madhya Pradesh High Court, Pay Scale, LIC Staff Regulation
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SC: Cannot Overlook Claim Submitted With Proof Only Because Its Submission is in Wrong Form(13.02.2024)
Supreme Court has observed that claim submitted by the Resolution Applicant under the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process cannot be rejected or ov.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Resolution Applicant, CIRP
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Central Government declares the services engaged in iron & steel industry to be a public utility service for ID Act, 1947 for a further period of six months effective from 17th Feb., 2024(14.02.2024)
Whereas the Central Government is satisfied that public interest so requires that the services engaged in the Iron and Steel, which is covered under i.....
Tags : Services, Iron and steel industry, Public utility
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SC Upholds All. HC’s Direction to Medically Examine Person Called in Police Station After Release(22.02.2024)
Supreme Court while upholding Allahabad High Court’s direction to medically examine person called in police station after release, has stated that suc.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Police Station, Medical Examination, Custodial Violence
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Del. HC: Can’t Stop Publications on Public Life of Public Figures Unless it Amounts to Harassment(26.02.2024)
Delhi High Court has observed that neither the Government nor judicial orders can stop publications on public life of public figures unless such publi.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Publications, Public Life, Public Figures, Harassment
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Central Government notifies Public Tech Platform for Frictionless Credit(22.02.2024)
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 158A of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (12 of 2017) and section 20 of the Integrated Good.....
Tags : Public Tech, Platform, Frictionless Credit
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Bom. HC: Information of Previous Bail Applications And Orders to Be Give in All Bail Applications(26.02.2024)
Bombay High Court while issuing a circular, has mandated details of all previous applications for bail to be given in bail applications presented befo.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Bail Applications, Circular
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In a complaint under Section 138 of NI Act, only drawer of the cheque who can be prosecuted(21.02.2024)
Present petition has been filed under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 ('Cr.P.C') praying for quashing of the complaint filed by th.....
Tags : Complaint, Provision, Applicability
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Kerala High Court: Bail Application Allowed on Ground of Procedural Infraction by Detecting Officer(05.03.2024)
Kerala High Court while granting bail to the accused for possessing narcotic substances, has held that when a detecting officer does not follow a mand.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Bail Application, Detecting Officer
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MP HC: When Prosecution Case Based on Police Witnesses, Their Testimonies Subject to Strict Scrutiny(07.03.2024)
While setting aside the conviction in a rioting case of 2016 where police authorities themselves were the complainants, the Madhya Pradesh High Court .....
Tags : Madhya Pradesh High Court , police witnesses
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CBDT clarifies provisions under Finance Act 2023 relating to donations made by a trust/institution to another trust/institution for purposes of application of income(06.03.2024)
Any trust or institution registered u/s 12AA or 12AB of the Income Tax Act 1961 is exempt, subject to the fulfilment of certain conditions
In.....
Tags : Provisions, Application, donations, Trusts
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SC: Bail Application Filed Through Advocate Not to be Considered Appearance of Absconding Accused(18.03.2024)
Supreme Court has held that filing of an anticipatory bail through an advocate would not and could not be treated as an appearance before a court by a.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Section 82 of CrPC, Section 83 of CrPC, Bail Application, Absconding Accused
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Assessing Officer is not vested with an authority to travel beyond the net profit shown in the profit and loss account(11.03.2024)
The present appeal under Section 260A of the Income Tax Act, 1961 [ IT Act], at the instance of the Revenue, impugns the order passed by the Income Ta.....
Tags : Assessment, Provision, Applicability
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Central Government approves E- Vehicle policy(15.03.2024)
The Union Government has approved a scheme to promote India as a manufacturing destination so that e-vehicles (EV) with the latest technology can be m.....
Tags : Policy, Approval, E-vehicles
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Utt. HC: State to Come Up With Directions for Live-in/Married Couples to Approach SSP Directly(19.03.2024)
Uttarakhand High Court has directed the State Government to issue general instructions whereby Live-in/Married couples can approach the Senior Superin.....
Tags : Uttarakhand High Court, Senior Superintendent of Police, General Instructions
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Bombay High Court Upholds First-Ever Conviction of Police Officers in Mumbai(20.03.2024)
Bombay High Court has upheld the life imprisonment of a police encounter specialist making it the first conviction of police officers in a fake encoun.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Police Officers, Encounter
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Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Arrested by Enforcement Directorate in Liquor Policy Case(22.03.2024)
Enforcement Directorate has arrested Chief Minister of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal in a money laundering case that is related to the alleged liquor policy s.....
Tags : Enforcement Directorate, Chief Minister, Liquor Policy Case
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Supreme Court: Directions to Police and Probe Agencies to Strictly Follow Guidelines on Arrest(22.03.2024)
Supreme Court has directed the police forces and agencies in all States and Union Territories endowed with the power of arrest and custody to strictly.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Police Forces, Guidelines on Arrest
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Delhi High Court Declines Relief to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in Liquor Policy Scam Case(28.03.2024)
Delhi High Court while issuing notice to the Enforcement Directorate on plea by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in Liquor Policy Scam case, has r.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Liquor Policy Scam, Enforcement Directorate, Chief Minister
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Calcutta High Court: Person Seeking to Contest Elections is Deemed Public Interest(28.03.2024)
Calcutta High Court while allowing the resignation of a doctor to contest elections has held that there is a deemed public interest in a person seekin.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Public Interest, Election
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Dishonest inducement is the sine qua non to attract the provisions of Sections 415 and 420 of IPC(20.03.2024)
The present appeal challenges the order passed by the learned Single Judge of the High Court, whereby the High Court rejected the petition filed by th.....
Tags : FIR, Provision, Applicability
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Gauhati High Court: Notify the Child Protection Policy and the rules under the Juvenile Justice Act(01.04.2024)
Gauhati High Court has asked the State Government to notify the rules under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection) Act, 2015, and the Child Protec.....
Tags : Gauhati High Court, State Government, Child Protection Policy, Juvenile Justice Act
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Del. HC: PIL Seeking Constitution of High Powered Committee Affairs of Cooperative Banks, Rejected(02.04.2024)
Delhi High Court has rejected a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought the constitution of the High Powered Committee to look into affairs of co.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Public Interest Litigation, High Powered Committee
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Mad. HC: Providing Police Protection to Person With Criminal Background Would Send Wrong Signals(03.04.2024)
Mad. HC has held that if the Court directs to give police protection to persons with criminal background, it will send a wrong signal to society and a.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Criminal Background, Police Protection
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All. HC: Filing Amendment Application in Pending Application Can’t be Considered Second Application(04.04.2024)
Allahabad High Court has held that for release of property from tenant under Section 21 of the Uttar Pradesh Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, R.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Amendment Application, Second Application
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Public Interest Litigation to Ban Cross-Gender Massages in Spas Dismissed by Delhi High Court(04.04.2024)
Delhi High Court dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) which sought the banning of cross-gender massages in spas on the ground that a single ju.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Public Interest Litigation, Cross Gender Massages
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Bom. HC Dismisses PIL Challenging Additional Fees Imposed for Delay in Applying for Vehicle Services(04.04.2024)
Bombay High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that challenged the imposition of additional fees for several vehicle services like.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Public Interest Litigation, Additional Fees
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Public Interest Litigation to Remove Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Refused by Delhi High Court(05.04.2024)
Delhi High Court has refused to entertain a public interest litigation that sought the removal of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on the ground that th.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Public Interest Litigation, Chief Minister
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Police Not Allowed to Tutor Witnesses, Supreme Court Directs Action Against Police Officers(08.04.2024)
Supreme Court while admonishing Tamil Nadu Police for tutoring witnesses, has directed the Tamil Nadu's Director General of Police to initiate an enqu.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Tamil Nadu Police, Director General of Police
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All. HC: Filing PIL on Issues Already Decided Amounts to Manipulation & Misleading of Court(08.04.2024)
Allahabad High Court while imposing a fine of Rupees Fifty Thousand on Bhartiya Kisan Union Pathik for filing Public Interest Litigation (PIL) on issu.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Public Interest Litigation, Bhartiya Kisan Union Pathik, Manipulation
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SC Clarifies That Judgement Stating B.Ed Graduates Can't Be Primary School Teachers Operates Prospe.(09.04.2024)
Supreme Court has clarified that the judgment delivered by the Court that Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree holders cannot be primary school teache.....
Tags : Supreme Court, B.Ed Graduates, Primary School Teachers, Prospective Application
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Delhi High Court Upholds Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s Arrest in Liquor Policy Scam Case(09.04.2024)
Delhi High Court has dismissed Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s plea challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate and upheld his arrest by ho.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Chief Minister, Liquor Policy Scam, Enforcement Directorate
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Bom HC: Pre-Condition of Complaint Can’t be Insisted by Hospitals to Provide Care to Pregnant Minor(12.04.2024)
Bombay High Court while directing State Government to provide medical care to a pregnant minor girl who didn’t file complaint against her minor partne.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Medical Care, Pregnant, Police Complaint
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Kar. HC: NOC from Landlord for Renewing Trade License of Leased Property Can’t be Insisted by BBMP(12.04.2024)
Karnataka High Court has held that Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) cannot insist on No Objection Certificate (NOC) from landlord for renewin.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, BBMP, Trade License
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Del. HC: False Accusation of Child Abuse More Painful than Rigours of Trial and Imprisonment(16.04.2024)
Delhi High Court while acquitting a man in a case under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 has observed that a child abuser in the .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, False Implication, POCSO Act
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Appointment of Technical Assistants as Assistant Engineers in Tamil Nadu PWD Upheld by Supreme Court(17.04.2024)
Supreme Court while upholding the Tamil Nadu Government’s decision of appointing Technical Assistants as Assistant Engineers in Public Works Departmen.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Technical Assistants, Assistant Engineers, Public Works Department
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