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International Cases

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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Judgments

Packing materials are not raw materials, component parts or inputs used in manufacture of finished goods and are separately defined under enactment.(02.09.2016)

Appellant is a public limited company having a tea manufacturing unit at Dharwad and various other units which also manufacture tea. It is claimed tha.....

Tags : Notification, Exemption, Packing materials

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Parties to a private contract and users of "WhatsApp" having voluntarily opted to avail services of said application are bound by terms of service offered(23.09.2016)

Petitioners claim to be the users of “WhatsApp”, an Internet Messaging Application, provided by Respondent No.2/"WhatsApp Inc.", a company based in US.....

Tags : Privacy, Right, Information, Sharing

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Notifications & Circulars

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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Blast from the Past

Wide berth for government to secure extradition(10.01.1969)

Enactment of the Extradition Act 1962 does not prohibit the Indian government from securing extradition of an offender through diplomatic channels.

Tags : extradition, notified country, british possession, diplomatic channels

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Abolition of Mate receipt(24.11.2016)

1. Ministry of Shipping had constituted a Committee under the Chairmanship of Director General of Shipping to recommend simplification and automation .....

Tags : Mate receipt, Abolition, Export

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

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

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

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While framing charges Court is required to discuss material on record to show its application of mind in framing of charge(15.12.2016)

Aggrieved by common order on charge and the charge framed under Sections 420/467/ 468/448/120-B/109 of Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) present revision .....

Tags : Charge, Framing, Sufficiency of material

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Government takes various measures to raise India's ranking in 'Ease of Doing Business' to top 50 in the world(20.12.2016)

Government of India in its efforts to improve the business climate of the country and also improve country's ranking in the World Bank's report on Eas.....

Tags : Business climate, Improvement, Measures

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Reasoning or rationing must be accorded by CIC while ordering disclosure of any information(08.11.2016)

Petitioner seeks quashing of order passed by Central Information Commission allowing appeal of Respondent and directing Petitioner to provide informat.....

Tags : Information, Disclosure, Directions

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Top Story

Right to be forgotten rejected by Japan’s Supreme Court(03.02.2017)

The Supreme Court of Japan has rejected a man's demand that a Google web search showing up reports of his arrest for child prostitution be removed. Th.....

Tags : Privacy, Right, Personal information, Removal

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INDIA signs MOU relating to cyber security with US(12.01.2017)

In order give a boost to cyber-security cooperation recently, India and USA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Indian Compute.....

Tags : MOU, Cyber security, Information sharing

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

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

Tags : Maternity leave, Extension, Bill

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Supreme Court must not give leave to appeal on an interlocutory matter unless it is in interests of justice to have proposed appeal heard and determined before trial(11.04.2017)

Applicant is registered tax agent in respect of 15 companies having their registered offices in New Zealand. In 2014, Commissioner of Inland Revenue r.....

Tags : Notice, Issuance, Information, Disclosure

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Vital information pertaining to rules for insurance claims should be widely disseminated and displayed on website(11.04.2017)

Appellant, vide her RTI application sought information regarding certified copy of extracts of rule/regulation/manual/policies/guidelines, primarily r.....

Tags : Information, Dissemination, Suo motu

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Statement of person relied upon in confirming demand be allowed to be cross-examined(13.06.2017)

Appellants are engaged in manufacture of copper tubes and availed benefit of CENVAT credit on various inputs, including copper ingots. On basis of inv.....

Tags : Witnesses, Cross-examination, Demand, Confirmation

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Handling of transportation of goods, by itself unless it is an organised activity would not fall within definition of cargo handling service(10.07.2017)

In facts of present case, Respondent was engaged in providing services relating to shifting and loading of railway sleepers to M/s. Rural Engineering .....

Tags : Demand, Confirmation, Validity

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Employment status of a person sought under RTI Act, can be furnished to spouse for purpose of deciding maintenance(02.08.2017)

Appellant had filed RTI application in year 2016, seeking information regarding details of EPF Account No. & EPF Account statement of wife of Appellan.....

Tags : Information, Disclosure, EPF Account

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Cabinet gives in-principle approval for Public Sector Banks to amalgamate through an Alternative Mechanism(23.08.2017)

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given in-principle approval for Public Sector Banks to amalgamate through an Al.....

Tags : Approval, Banks, Amalgamation, Alternative Mechanism

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Before imposing penalty, Commission has to be satisfied that, delay occurred was without reasonable cause or request was denied mala fidely(11.12.2017)

The Appellant vide his RTI application sought information regarding the date of payment and cheque number with amount against each bill submitted by t.....

Tags : Information, Denial, Validity

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Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approves extension of norms for mandatory packaging in Jute Materials(03.01.2018)

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for mandatory packaging of foodgrai.....

Tags : Norms, Extension, Packaging, Jute materials

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Women Government employees commissioning Surrogacy to get maternity leave: Dr Jitendra Singh(12.02.2018)

The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Development of North-Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic.....

Tags : Employees, Surrogacy, Maternity leave

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Disclosure of past record is necessary to meet pressing social need(30.07.2018)

Present appeal concerns the legality under the Human Rights Act, 1998 and the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms of an Enhan.....

Tags : Information, Disclosure, Record, Certificate

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CENVAT credit on GTA service is not eligible from factory to buyer's premises and eligible only upto place of removal which is factory gate(09.07.2018)

The Appellants are manufacturers of radiators and parts and are availing the facility of CENVAT credit of duty paid on inputs and service tax paid for.....

Tags : Credit, Eligibility, Demand, Confirmation

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When a husband abstains from or fails to attempt intercourse with his wife, inference of incapacity is stronger, and onus is on him to rebut the presumption(01.08.2018)

The Appellant is the wife and the Respondent is the husband. The challenge in this appeal is directed against the order passed by the Family Court, di.....

Tags : Marriage, Consummation, Divorce, Grant

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Once Court has refused to entertain review petition and same is dismissed, there is no question of any merger and aggrieved person has to challenge main order and not order dismissing review petition(04.07.2018)

Present petition under Article 227 of the Constitution of India impugns the order of the Court of the Civil Judge dismissing application filed by the .....

Tags : Review, Maintainability, Material irregularity

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Government initiates consolidation - amalgamated entity to be India's third largest bank(17.09.2018)

First-ever three-way bank amalgamation process commences Government paves the way for amalgamated Public Sector Banks with global heft and business sy.....

Tags : Amalgamated entity, Largest bank , Initiation

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Interim Order could only be passed upon a condition that final order in proceedings was likely to take time and a situation existed where irreparable damage might occur.(17.08.2018)

In instant matter, Commission Show Cause Notice issued to Respondent notified that, there existed a prima facie case of contravention of Section 10(2).....

Tags : Dissemination, False information, Interim relief, Grant

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CENVAT credit can be availed on the basis of debit notes(14.12.2018)

In instant matter, the Appellant herein is a Public Sector Undertaking engaged in manufacture of various petroleum products and have been availing the.....

Tags : Demand, Penalty, Confirmation

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If Court passes a decree having no jurisdiction over the matter, it would amount to nullity(02.11.2018)

In instant second appeal, learned counsel for the Appellant has raised issue of jurisdiction of the trial Court as well as the Appellate Court on the .....

Tags : Matrimonial dispute, Jurisdiction, Nullity

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Transaction value is a normal price at which such goods are ordinarily sold by Assessee to a buyer where buyer is not related persons and price is sole consideration(15.11.2018)

The Appellants are engaged in manufacture of sponge iron, ingots, billets and silicon manganese. They are availing the credit of Cenvat duty paid on i.....

Tags : Demand, Confirmation, Validity

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Morocco and India agree to assist in Legal and Commercial Matters, NIC to support Modernization of Courts(13.11.2018)

Morroco & India yesterday signed an agreement to further mutual legal assistance in Civil & Commercial Courts. Union Minister of Law & Justice and Ele.....

Tags : Commercial Matters, Assistance, Agreement

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Extended period of limitation is only applicable in case of fraud, collusion, wilful mis-statement, suppression of facts or contravention of provision with intent to evade payment of Service Tax(04.12.2018)

The present appeal is directed against the impugned order passed by the Commissioner (Appeals) whereby the Commissioner (A) has rejected the appeal of.....

Tags : Demand, Confirmation, Extended period, Legality

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Powers conferred by Section 405 of the Companies Act, 2013(22.01.2019)

S.O.368(E).--Whereas, the Central Government vide notification number S.O. 5622(E), dated the 2nd November, 2018 has directed that all companies, who .....

Tags : Powers, Provision, Confirmation

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When Appellant has reversed Credit as per Rule 6(3A)(ii) of CCR, 2004, Department cannot insist Appellant to pay an amount equal to 6% of value of the exempted services/products(11.02.2019)

The Appellants are engaged in providing 'Beauty Treatment Service' and 'Health Club and Fitness Service'. They are also engaged in trading activity an.....

Tags : Demand, Confirmation, Validity

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MCA mandates issue & transfer of shares in dematerialised form only(11.09.2018)

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has notified that with effect from 2nd October, 2018, issue of further shares and transfer of all shares by un.....

Tags : Shares, Demat form, Mandatory

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Ministry of Road Transport and Highways Issues Standard Operating Procedure for Acceptance of Transport Related Information in Electronic form(18.12.2018)

The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has issued Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs) ensuring that vehicle owners may be allowed to present their .....

Tags : Procedure, Information, Electronic form

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Health Ministry forms a Solidarity Human Chain; reaffirms commitment towards Universal Health Care(04.04.2019)

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare along with World Health Organization (WHO) today formed a Solidarity Human Chain as part of the World Health Day.....

Tags : Human Chain, Health Care, Formation

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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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Where a range of meanings are available and it is possible to light on one meaning which is not defamatory, Court is not obliged to select non-defamatory meaning(03.04.2019)

The Respondent to present appeal, Ronald Stocker, is the former husband of the Appellant, Nicola Stocker. Their marriage ended in acrimony in 2012. Mr.....

Tags : Defamatory statement, Re-determination, Words

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Charge of clandestine clearance cannot be established merely on basis of statement of Director(14.06.2019)

In facts of instant case, Appellant No. (1) is engaged in the manufacture of sponge iron falling under Chapter 72 of Central Excise Tariff Act, 1985 a.....

Tags : Demand, Confirmation, Legality

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EAC-PM releases a detailed analysis on robustness of India's GDP estimation methodology(19.06.2019)

The Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister today released a detailed note titled 'GDP estimation in India- Perspectives and Facts'. The note .....

Tags : Analysis, GDP estimation, Methodology

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Once duty has been demanded on finished goods cleared in DTA, no duty demand can be made on the raw material(21.05.2019)

The Appellant No. 1 is a 100% EOU engaged in the manufacture of Polyester Twisted Yarn (PTY). One of the raw materials used by the Appellant No. 1 to .....

Tags : Demand, Confirmation, Legality

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Information is liable to be disclosed when larger public interest of the employees is involved(18.04.2019)

The Appellant vide his RTI application sought information regarding Cambata Aviation Pvt. Ltd., certified copy of the balance sheet and P/L Account fo.....

Tags : Information, Disclosure, Entitlement

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No specific exemption is codified which allowed non-disclosure of information on basis that the matter on which information is sought is sub-judice(30.05.2019)

In facts of present case, the CPIO, vide its letter stated that as per the advice of the CVC, a prosecution sanction order issued against the Appellan.....

Tags : Information, Disclosure, Exemption

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When contract between service provider and service recipient is of manufacturing, demand under man power supply cannot be made(18.10.2019)

The brief facts of the case are that, the Appellant entered into agreement with Nirma Limited, Bhavnagar (Nirma) accordingly to which the Appellant wa.....

Tags : Demand, Confirmation, Legality

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Sub-contractor is independently liable to pay service tax even though service tax liability has been discharged by main contractor(05.08.2019)

The brief facts of the case are that, the Appellant had obtained work orders from Gujarat State Police Housing Corporation Limited (GSPHCL) and accord.....

Tags : Demand, Confirmation, Legality

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Where shortage was insignificantly low as compared to total production and in absence of any positive evidence of clandestine removal, charge of clandestine removal cannot be sustained(01.11.2019)

Present appeal has been filed by Appellant against the confirmation of demand of Central Excise, interest and imposition of penalty under Section 11AC.....

Tags : Demand, Confirmation, Legality

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Once goods were certified to be warehoused by consignee, consigner cannot be held responsible for contravention of law(12.09.2019)

The brief facts of the case are that, the Appellants are engaged in the manufacture of Polyester Knitted Fabrics from Polyester Yarn. They are clearin.....

Tags : Demand, Penalty, Confirmation

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Application for curbing media reporting of case can be moved in Court where it is pending(30.10.2019)

The Plaintiff has instituted present suit for (i) recovery of damages for defamation; (ii) restraining the Defendant from further defaming the Plainti.....

Tags : Defamatory allegations, Media reporting, Legality

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Submission of Information to the Office of Informant Protection(24.12.2019)

Securities and Exchange Board of India (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015 (PIT Regulations) was amended, vide notification dated Septe.....

Tags : Submission, Information, Informant Protection

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Implementation of automated clearance on pilot basis(27.01.2020)

Sir/Madam

Kind reference is invited to the 1st proviso to Section 47(1) of the Customs Act 1962. The said section along with the proviso re.....

Tags : Automated Clearance, Pilot Basis

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No service tax liability accrues from pure sale un-associated with any service component(13.12.2019)

The Appellant is a manufacturer of pharmaceutical products as well as trader. Proportionate denial of CENVAT credits taken on trading which was consid.....

Tags : Demand, Confirmation, Legality

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For minor procedural lapse, substantial benefit cannot be denied(14.02.2020)

The Appellant is a manufacturer of dutiable goods-HDPE Pipes/LLDPE Pipes. PVC Moldings, fittings, etc. which are dutiable and also manufacturer of exe.....

Tags : Demand, Confirmation, Legality

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Review of Norms regarding Regaining Matched Book for Commodity Derivatives Segment(03.03.2020)

1. SEBI vide Circular SEBI/HO/CDMRD/DRMP/CIR/P/2016/77 dated September 01, 2016, inter alia, prescribed norms to regain matched book vide Clause '5' o.....

Tags : Review, Norms, Matched book

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TRAI jointly organizes a Web dialogue along with ITU and GSMA on "Digital Transformation for Digital Economies @COVID-19 South-Asia"(30.07.2020)

A web dialogue is being organized jointly by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the GSM Ass.....

Tags : Web dialogue, Digital Transformation, Digital Economies

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Clandestine removal has to be established beyond doubt by adducing strong, sufficient and positive evidence and burden of proving the same is on Department(13.07.2020)

In facts of present case, the Appellant was issued a show cause notice proposing the recovery of excise duty amounting to Rs. 7,61,199 alongwith the d.....

Tags : Demand, Confirmation, Legality

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When investigation is faulty or is alleged to be unfair, Court has power to order further investigation suo motu(10.08.2020)

The Petitioners are accused charge sheeted for offences punishable under Sections 188, 447, 506(i) read with Section 34 of Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IP.....

Tags : Investigation, Legitimate grievance, Powers

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Competent authority being a creature of the statute cannot act beyond its statutory jurisdiction(02.09.2020)

The Appellant is aggrieved by the order of the High Court affirming the demand by Respondent No. 1 for Rs. 51,97,196 plus interest, penalty and recove.....

Tags : Demand, Confirmation, Legality

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In absence of any remote connection with larger public interest, information relating to attendance record of staff members would be exempted(31.08.2020)

The Appellant filed an application under Delhi Right to Information Act, 2001 (DRTI Act, 2001) before Respondent No. 5 (Director of Education, Delhi) .....

Tags : Information, Disclosure, Entitlement

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If the invoice issued by manufacturer contains details of Assessee as consignee, they are entitled to Cenvat credit even if the buyer is unregistered(09.11.2020)

The facts of the case in brief are that, the Appellant is engaged in the manufacture of Pully, Belt Conveyor, parts and components of Conveyor System......

Tags : Demand, Confirmation, Legality

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Extension of Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme through ECLGS 2.0 for the 26 sectors identified by the Kamath Committee and the healthcare sector(26.11.2020)

The Government has extended Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) through ECLGS 2.0 for the 26 sectors identified by the Kamath Committee and.....

Tags : Extension, ECLGS 2.0, Kamath Committee

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Opinions or advices can only be provided to the Applicants, if it is available on record of the public authority(06.11.2020)

The complainant filed an application under the Right to Information Act, 2005 (RTI Act) before the Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) Life Insu.....

Tags : Information, Opinion, Obligation

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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.....

Tags : Information, Disclosure, Public interest

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Government of India provides advance information on vaccine doses supply availability till 15th June 2021 to States and UTs(19.05.2021)

States advised to prepare a district-wise, COVID Vaccination Centre (CVC) wise plan for administration of COVID vaccines in advance and publicise it.<.....

Tags : Advance information, Vaccine doses, Supply availability

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Relaxations relating to procedural matters - Issues and Listing(22.04.2021)

1. SEBI vide Circular no. SEBI/HO/CFD/DIL2/CIR/P/2020/78 dated May 6, 2020, granted one time relaxations from strict enforcement of certain regulation.....

Tags : Relaxations, Procedural matters

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Unless the fees is for provision of information/data, the arrangement cannot fall under OIDAR for levy of service tax(05.07.2021)

Appeals have been filed to assail the order by which the two show cause notices have been adjudicated upon and service tax amounting to Rs. 2,02,31,14.....

Tags : Demand, Confirmation, Legality

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Common Format for Issuance of Pollution Control Certificate across the Country notified(17.06.2021)

Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued a notification dated 14thJune, 2021 for a common format of the PUC (Pollution Under Control) Certif.....

Tags : PUC, Common format, Introduction

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Automation of Continual Disclosures under Regulation 7(2) of SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015(16.06.2021)

1. SEBI, vide circular no. SEBI/HO/ISD/ISD/CIR/P/2020/168 dated September 09, 20201, implemented the System Driven Disclosures in phases, under SEBI (.....

Tags : Automation, Continual Disclosures

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Activity of Freight Forwarding per se is not includible in CHA Services(26.07.2021)

The present appeal is directed against the impugned order passed by the Commissioner of Service Tax, confirming the demand of service tax of Rs. 84,81.....

Tags : Demand, Confirmation, Legality

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When the notification is very clear, there is no scope for entertaining any interpretation(31.08.2021)

The Appellant is engaged in the manufacture of cookies, biscuits, cakes, chocolates, sugar confectionaries; appellant was availing exemption under 8/2.....

Tags : Demand, Confirmation, Legality

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If there is a legal dispute which involved interpretation of law, mala-fide intention with intent to evade payment of service tax cannot be attributed to the assessee(19.04.2021)

The brief facts of the case are that, the Appellants were engaged in supply of manpower to various industrial organizations as per the arrangements wi.....

Tags : Demand, Confirmation, Legality

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Substantive right cannot be denied merely on procedural irregularity(12.07.2021)

The present appeal is directed against the impugned order passed by the Commissioner of Central Tax (Appeals) whereby the Commissioner has rejected th.....

Tags : Demand, Confirmation, Validity

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Submission of intimation of Arrest report and Incident report(05.10.2021)

This is with reference to the Board's Circular No. 38/2013 dated 17.09.2013 read with CBIC Circular No. 28/2015 dated 23.10.2015 regarding the guideli.....

Tags : Submission, Intimation, Arrest report

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News

Rajya Sabha Passes Maternity Bill(12.08.2016)

Rajya Sabha has passed the amendments to the Maternity Benefit Act that seeks to provide 26 weeks of maternity leave to working women, 12 weeks to com.....

Tags : Rajya Sabha, Maternity Bill

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Usage of automated teller machines / cash recycler machines - Review of interchange Fee and customer charges(10.06.2021)

1. The Reserve Bank of India had constituted a Committee in June 2019 under the Chairmanship of the Chief Executive, Indian Banks' Association to revi.....

Tags : Usage, Automated teller machines, Review

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Lack of care and caution on the part of an employer in detecting the fraud could act as acquiescence and as a consequent waiver of irregularity in certain cases(01.12.2021)

Present application is directed against a judgment and order passed by the Learned Central Administrative Tribunal, thereby affirming an order issued .....

Tags : Dismissal, Affirmation, Legality

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Roll out of new Annual Information Statement(01.11.2021)

Income Tax Department has rolled out the new Annual Information Statement (AIS) on the Compliance Portal which provides a comprehensive view of inform.....

Tags : Roll out, Information, Statement

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There has to be some concrete evidence which would show clandestine manufacture of goods(27.12.2021)

The Appellants are engaged in the manufacture of copper ingots. A show cause notice was served upon the Appellant proposing the recovery of amount of .....

Tags : Demand, Confirmation, Legality

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Charge of clandestine clearance is a serious charge and the onus to prove the same is on the Revenue by adducing concrete and cogent evidence(21.12.2021)

The instant Appeal has been filed by the assessee (Appellant) against the Order-in-Original passed by the learned Commissioner, confirming the demand .....

Tags : Demand, Confirmation, Legality

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Right to freedom of speech and expression is not an unfettered right under which defamatory statements can be made to tarnish the reputation of person(27.09.2022)

The present suit has been filed on behalf of the Plaintiff seeking relief of permanent injunction and damages against the Defendants on account of def.....

Tags : Defamatory statements, Injunction, Grant

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Maternity Benefit Act, 2017: Act Applicable to All Those Women Workers Already on Leave on April 01(09.05.2017)

Government has clarified that it is mandatory on part of employers to extend benefit of enhanced maternity leave to those women workers who were alrea.....

Tags : Maternity Benefit Act, 2017

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Extended period of limitation cannot be invoked when there is no intention to evade payment of Service Tax(04.06.2024)

In facts of present case, the Appellant have executed two work orders dated 31.07.2007 and 24.03.2007 for their client viz. Vedanta Aluminium Limited,.....

Tags : Demand, Confirmation, Legality

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Del. HC: Court is Seeing Increasing Abuse/Misuse of the RTI Act(20.12.2023)

Delhi High Court has observed that Right to Information Act was enacted to provide secure access to information to every citizen, to prevent corruptio.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Right to Information Act, Misuse

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Gauhati HC Refuses to Quash Assam CM's Defamation Case Filed Against Delhi Dy. CM Manish Sisodia(08.11.2022)

Gauhati High Court has refused to quash a Criminal Defamation case filed by Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma against the Deputy Chief Minist.....

Tags : Gauhati High Court, Defamation, Manish Sisodia

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Madras HC Passes Interim Injunction to Restrain Filmmaker and Producer on Defamation Suit(21.01.2022)

Madras High Court has passed an interim injunction to restrain filmmaker and poet, Leena Manimekalai and film producer Susi Ganesan from going to the .....

Tags : Madras High Court, Filmmaker and Producer on Defamation Suit

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There can't be any Legitimate Expectation unless a Legal Obligation Exists: SC(01.02.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that legitimacy of an expectation can be inferred only if it is founded on the sanction of law or custom or an established .....

Tags : Supreme Court, Legitimate Expectations

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Del. HC: Order of CIC Directing CBDT to Give Information Regarding Ram Janmabhoomi Trust Set Aside(01.03.2024)

An order passed by the Chief Information Commission (CIC) that directed the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) to provide information regarding Shri.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Chief Information Commission, Central Board of Direct Taxes

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MP HC: Commercial Matters can Only be Heard by Commercial Court of Status of DJ/ADJ(04.03.2021)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that commercial matters involving Arbitration disputes can only be heard by Commercial Court of the status of Distr.....

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Issuance of securities in dematerialized form in case of investor service requests(25.01.2022)

1. As an on-going measure to enhance ease of dealing in securities markets by investors, it has been decided that listed companies shall henceforth is.....

Tags : Issuance, Securities, Dematerialized form

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Provisions of Section 9D of the Central Excise Act, 1944 are mandatory in nature and have to be followed by the Adjudicating Authority, the absence of which vitiates the adjudicating process(06.01.2022)

The Appellant is a trader of Iron & Steel products and is engaged in purchase and sale of CTD/TMT bars. According to the Department, present is a case.....

Tags : Demand, Confirmation, Validity

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Karnataka HC Directs State to Clarify on Requirement of Death Certificate for Burial/Cremation(18.05.2021)

Karnataka High Court has directed the State government to clarify on whether death certificate from hospital/medical officer is required for burial or.....

Tags : Karnataka High Court, Requirement of Death Certificate for Burial/Cremation

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SC: Court u/s 34 Arbitration Act Can Remand Matter to Arbitrator for Fresh Decision(16.02.2022)

Supreme Court has observed that the principle that a court while deciding a petition under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 ha.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Remand of Matter

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CIC Issues Summon to Secretary to L-G over RTI on Tax Fraud(22.09.2015)

Central Information Commission (CIC) while taking serious view of how an RTI application was handled by Lieutenant Governor secretariat, Information C.....

Tags : Central Information Commission,RTI on Tax Fraud

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Rajasthan High Court: Suo Motu Cognizance Taken of Heatwaves Occurring Due to Climate Change(31.05.2024)

Rajasthan High Court has taken suo motu cognizance of heatwaves occurring due to climate change that is causing the death of citizens and directed the.....

Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Suo Motu Cognizance, Heatwaves, Climate Change

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City Government Rapped by Delhi High Court for No Details of Trees Supplied to Crematoriums(06.08.2015)

Delhi High Court has rapped the City Government for the failure of its forest department to give details of the amount of wood consumed in crematorium.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Crematorium

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Delhi HC Issues Summons on Suit Against Dissemination of False Information on Coronil(04.06.2021)

Delhi High Court has issued summons to Patanjali Ayurved's Ramdev Baba, Twitter Inc, Facebook Inc, Google LLC, and Vedic Broadcasting Ltd on a suit by.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Dissemination of False Information on Coronil

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TDS deposited to IT Department in relation to the payment made to foreign service provider over and above invoice value of services, is not liable to service tax(31.01.2024)

The Appellant has imported services like testing, auditing, consultancy etc. from outside India against a consideration. Show Cause Notice was issued .....

Tags : Demand, Confirmation, Legality

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Highest Bidder has no vested right to have the public auction concluded in his favour(02.03.2022)

The instant appeal arises from the judgment and order passed by the Division Bench of the High Court setting aside the order passed by the Financial C.....

Tags : Auction sale, Confirmation, Validity

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Block Mechanism in demat account of clients undertaking sale transactions - Clarification(27.10.2022)

1. SEBI, vide circular no. CIR/HO/MIRSD/DOP/P/CIR/2022/595 dated July 16, 2021, introduced block mechanism in the demat account of clients undertaking.....

Tags : Block Mechanism, Demat account, Clarification

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Delhi HC Notices AAP Govt Over Non Implementation of CIC Order on Environ Cost(01.02.2017)

Delhi High Court has sought response of Delhi Government on why it has not complied with a 2011 Central Information Commission (CIC) order to display .....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Central Information Commission, environmental cost

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RIGHT TO INFORMATION - EVMs are 'Information' Under RTI Act: CIC(25.02.2019)

Central Information Commission has ruled that an Electronic Voting Machine is “information” under Right to Information Act and can be demanded by an a.....

Tags : Central Information Commission, RTI Act, Electronic Voting Machine

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CIC: Impediment in Self Defence in Penal Proceedings is Violation of Human Rights(29.06.2018)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has held that it is the human right of a person accused of sexual harassment in his capacity as a citizen and acc.....

Tags : Central Information Commission, Human Rights

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CIC Slams Environment Ministry for Not Disclosing an Intelligence Bureau Report(01.04.2016)

Central Information Commissioner (CIC) has given show-cause notice to environment ministry for not disclosing an Intelligence Bureau (IB) report which.....

Tags : Central Information Commissioner , Intelligence Bureau Report

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Karnataka High Court: FIRs Cannot be Transferred by Invoking Powers Under Section 407 CrPC(24.01.2024)

Karnataka High Court has held that First Information Reports (FIRs) cannot be transferred by invoking powers under Section 407 of the Code of Criminal.....

Tags : Karnataka High Court, First Information Reports, Section 407 CrPC, Transfer

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Bombay HC Imposes Costs on Petitioner for Mentioning Matter Without Urgency(27.03.2020)

Bombay High Court has fined a Petitioner Rs.25,000 for failing to adhere to the directions issued by the Court in light of the outbreak of the pandemi.....

Tags : Bombay High Court, Costs on Matter Without Urgency

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Once the Excise duty has been paid on DTA clearances, no customs duty can be demanded on raw material(31.01.2022)

In facts of present case, the Appellant, a 100% EOU, during the period September 2003 to November 2003 was engaged in manufacture of Texturized Yarn, .....

Tags : Demand, Confirmation, Legality

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Buyer's premises cannot in law be a "place of removal" under Section 4 of Central Excise Act(30.06.2022)

The Appellants are engaged in manufacture of excisable goods. During the scrutiny of their records, it was noticed that the Appellants were recovering.....

Tags : Demand, Confirmation, Legality

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

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

Tags : Tax matters, Filing, Limits

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Expert Committee on Climate Finance submits First Report on Transition Finance to IFSCA(02.07.2024)

The Expert Committee on Climate Finance submitted its first report on Transition Finance to the Chairperson, International Financial Services Centres .....

Tags : Climate finance, Report, Submission

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In absence of any consideration paid for the alleged commission agent services, no service tax can be demanded(07.02.2022)

The Appellant are merchant exporter and engaged in export of textiles goods such as fabrics, scarves, sarees, dress materials etc. to various countrie.....

Tags : Demand, Confirmation, Legality

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Ker. HC: Discrepancies in Evidence Due to Normal Errors of Observation & Memory is Not Material(16.01.2024)

Kerala High Court has held that minor discrepancies in evidence due to normal errors of observation or memory cannot be considered as material discrep.....

Tags : Kerala High Court, Evidence, Material Discrepancies

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Commissioner cannot usurp Department’s plausible view(11.05.2016)

View taken by Assessing Officer, so long as it is a possible view, cannot be interfered by Commissioner under Section 263 of Income Tax Act 1961.
<.....

Tags : Income tax, expenses, further information

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Bom. HC Grants Guardianship of Illegitimate Muslim Minor to Biological Parents(14.12.2022)

Bombay High Court has granted guardianship of a Muslim minor to her biological parents after she was deemed to be an illegitimate child as a result of.....

Tags : Bombay High Court, Muslim Minor, Illegitimate

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Delhi HC Directs Telegram to Disable Channels Providing Copyrighted Study Material(24.11.2020)

Delhi High Court has passed an ad interim order against Telegram Mobile Internet application directing them to take down/disable the channels providin.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Channels Providing Copyrighted Study Material

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Bank can avail credit of the Service Tax on the deposit insurance service provided by DICGC(10.06.2022)

In facts of present case, on the basis of intelligence received that the Appellant-bank had wrongly availed CENVAT Credit in respect of the Service Ta.....

Tags : Demand, Confirmation, Legality

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IT services provided by Assessee to associate Company in USA amounts to export of service(06.06.2022)

The issue involved in the present case is that whether the IT Service provided by the Appellant to their associate company Celtic Cross Holding Inc. U.....

Tags : Demand, Confirmation, Legality

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Delhi Court: Arvind Kejriwal Must Face Trial in Defamation Case Filed by Arun Jaitley(30.01.2017)

A Delhi Court has said that Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal must face trial in a criminal defamation case filed against him by Finance Minister Arun Ja.....

Tags : Delhi Court, Arvind Kejriwal, defamation, Arun Jaitley

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Can’t Deny Childcare Leave Post-delivery, Says Delhi High Court(03.04.2018)

Delhi High Court has observed that employers cannot deny childcare leave to a new mother post-delivery, and it is up to the institution or organisatio.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Maternity

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CIC: Bar Councils Come Under RTI(31.03.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has ruled that bar associations are constituted under a law made by Parliament and therefore come under Right to .....

Tags : Central Information Commission, Bar Councils

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Delhi High Court: CIC Doesn’t Have Jurisdiction to Direct Furnishing of Information u/s 138 IT Act(23.01.2024)

Del. HC while setting aside Central Information Commission (CIC)’s order directing IT department to provide details regarding tax exemption granted to.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Tax Exemption, Furnishing of Information

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SC Adjourns Cases Listed for 25th March After PM Announces 21 Days Nationwide Lockdown(25.03.2020)

Supreme Court has notified that all the matters that were listed for urgent hearing before it on 25th March, 2020 stand adjourned because of the 21-da.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Adjournment of All Matters

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Bombay HC Notices State over Regularization of Matrimonial Websites(11.01.2017)

Bombay High Court has directed State Government to file an affidavit with details of steps it has initiated to regulate matrimonial websites and marri.....

Tags : Bombay High Court, Matrimonial Websites, Dowry Prohibition Act

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Madhya Pradesh HC: Mere Statements Cannot be Considered as Incriminating Material(24.02.2020)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that the unexplained investments were made by the Assessing Officer merely based on the statements given during the.....

Tags : Madhya Pradesh High Court, Incriminating Material or Documentary Evidence

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Bom. HC: Woman Entitled to Maintenance Even if Living in Matrimonial House(09.01.2024)

Bombay High Court has held that the mere fact that a woman is residing in the matrimonial home is not a pretext to disentitle her to a reasonable amou.....

Tags : Bombay High Court, Maintenance, Matrimonial House

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RBI proposes foreign investors hold securities in demat(09.05.2016)

The Reserve Bank of India proposed requiring foreign investment by non-residents in debt, equity and securities be made only in dematerialised form.

Tags : Demat, foreign investor, transparency

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Kerala HC: Centre Should Seriously Consider Having a Uniform Marriage Code(12.12.2022)

Kerala High Court while observing that Family Courts have become another battleground, has stated that Union Government should seriously consider havi.....

Tags : Kerala High Court, Uniform Marriage Code, Matrimonial Disputes

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Kerala HC: Use of Term “Gomatha’ as Synonym for Meat in Cooking. Hurts Religious Feelings(24.11.2020)

Kerala High Court has observed that use of term "Gomatha" as a synonym for meat in a cookery show is prima facie likely to hurt the religious feelings.....

Tags : Kerala High Court, Use of term “Gomatha” for Cooking Meat

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Sessions Court Rejected Kangana Ranuat’s Plea to Transfer Defamation Case(07.01.2022)

Sessions Court has rejected revision application filed by Kangana Ranuat's to set aside an order passed in the defamation case filed by Javed Akhtar.

Tags : Kangana Ranaut, Defamation Case, Javed Akhtar

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Gujarat HC Seeks State’s Reply Over Appointment of CIC(02.02.2017)

Gujarat High Court has sought State Government's reply on a PIL seeking transparency in process for selection of next Chief Information Commissioner (.....

Tags : Gujarat High Court , Chief Information Commissioner

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Central Government Introduces Social Media Guidelines for Facebook, Twitter and Others(25.02.2021)

Central Government has introduced Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021 for digital content, socia.....

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

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CIC Directs Disclosure of UPA's Decision over De-Notifying 123 Wakf Properties(01.04.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has ordered disclosure of all records related to UPA Government's decision to de-notify 123 Wakf properties which.....

Tags : Central Information Commission, UPA Government, Delhi Wakf Board

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Supreme Court Quashes Defamation Case Against Newspaper, States it as ‘Published in Good Faith’(31.01.2024)

SC while quashing a criminal defamation case against the owner of a newspaper over an article, has held that the news article in question was publishe.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Defamation, Good Faith, Article 19(1)(a) of Constitution

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SC Issues Circular for Hearing of Extremely Urgent Matters During Lockdown(27.03.2020)

Supreme Court has issued a circular stating that the Apex Court shall continue to hear matters involving extreme urgency during the nationwide lockdow.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Hearing of Extremely Urgent Matters

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Statement by the Finance Minister regarding bold and courageous decisions being taken to transform the economy such as demonetization and GST(11.01.2017)

GANDHINAGAR - THE Union Finance Minister, Mr Arun Jaitley, reiterated the advantage of taking bold and courageous decisions to transform Indian econom.....

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

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

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Supreme Court: Concept of National Song Not In Our Constitution(20.02.2017)

Supreme Court, while declining to entertain a plea to direct Centre to frame a National Policy to promote Vande Mataram, has said that there is no con.....

Tags : Supreme Court, National Song, Vande Mataram

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What degree of proof to find brokers liable for fraudulent practices(23.02.2016)

The Supreme Court disposed off several appeals against the creation of artificial volumes by two brokers who matched volumes for related clients. The .....

Tags : Sebi, matched trading, proof, circumstantial

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Extra consideration received for subject goods in form of subsidy or otherwise has to be treated as part of assessable value(30.03.2017)

Appellant is in appeal against Order-in-Original passed by Commissioner, whereunder various demands along with interest and equivalent penalties have .....

Tags : Demand, Confirmation, Validity

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Mere shortage cannot ipso facto lead to the allegation of clandestine removal(13.09.2022)

Present appeal has been filed challenging the Order-in-Appeal passed by the Commissioner (Appeals), by which the learned Commissioner dismissed the ap.....

Tags : Demand, Confirmation, Penalty

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Service tax can be levied only if consignment notes are issued(27.01.2022)

Present appeal has been filed to assail the order passed by the Commissioner, Customs, Central Excise & Service Tax, Commissionerate, confirming the d.....

Tags : Demand, Confirmation, Legality

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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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CIC to Ministry of Law & Justice: Disclose Status of MoP for Judges, Judicial Accountability Bill(04.05.2017)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has expressed anguish over lack of transparency and accountability in process of appointment of Judges and direct.....

Tags : Central Information Commission, Judicial Accountability Bill

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IRDAI Information and Cyber Security Guidelines, 2023(24.04.2023)

1. IRDAI vide Circular ref: IRDAI/IT/GDL/MISC/082/04/2017 dated 07th Apr, 2017 has issued guidelines on Information and Cyber Security for Insurers, w.....

Tags : Information, Cyber Security, Guidelines

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Amendments suggested in Shipbreaking Code 2013(16.06.2016)

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

Tags : ship breaking, hazardous materials, oil spill

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Freight/insurance amount is not includable in assessable value of goods for charging excise duty(05.04.2024)

In present matter, the Appellant entered in contract with IOCL, HPCL. As per the contract the appellant is responsible for delivery of goods to the de.....

Tags : Demand, Confirmation, Legality

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Vehicles hired through a contract for transportation of the goods does not make Appellant liable to service tax(20.05.2024)

The appellants are manufacturers and suppliers of Pre-Stressed Concrete Poles (PSC Poles) for the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB). The transport.....

Tags : Demand, Confirmation, Legality

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

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

Tags : Information Technology, Rules, Amendment

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Allahabad HC Junks Termination Orders for 16 IIIT-A Teachers(14.12.2015)

Allahabad High Court has junked a resolution of board of management of Indian Institute of Information Technology-Allahabad (IIIT-A) and subsequent or.....

Tags : Allahabad High Court, Indian Institute of Information Technology-Allahabad

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DGFT implements Faceless Automation for ad-hoc Input Output Norms Fixation(20.06.2024)

To modernize and streamline foreign trade procedures, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has decided that ad-hoc Input Output Norms will .....

Tags : Faceless Automation, Input Output Norms, Implementation

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Kerala HC Rejets Petitions Challenging Appointment of CIC(25.03.2016)

Kerala High Court has rejected petitions challenging process of appointment of Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) and Information Commissioners in t.....

Tags : Kerala High Court, Chief Information Commissioner

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SC: Acts of Accused Must be Proximate to Occurrence for Conviction Under Section 306 IPC(13.10.2022)

Supreme Court has held that positive action proximate to the time of suicide on the part of the accused which led or compelled the deceased to commit .....

Tags : Supreme Court, Suicide, Proximate Action

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Calcutta HC Stays Criminal Proceedings Against Amit Shah for 'Defamatory' Speech(01.04.2019)

Calcutta High Court has stayed the criminal proceedings against BJP President and Rajya Sabha MP Amit Shah,in a defamation case against him.

Tags : Calcutta High Court, Defamatory Speech, Amit Shah

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SC:Pre-Trial Injunction Against Media Platform Impact Freedom of Speech; Must Be Granted Cautiously(26.03.2024)

SC while urging trial courts to be cautious while granting pre-trial injunctions against publication of articles and journalistic pieces in defamation.....

Tags : Supreme Court, pre-trial injunctions, defamation

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Madhya Pradesh HC: Contractual Employees Also Entitled To Benefits Under Maternity Benefits Act(01.05.2017)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that maternity leave should be granted to contractual employees, at par with regular employees.

Tags : Madhya Pradesh High Court, Maternity Benefits Act

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Madras High Court Modifies Order & Restores Power of Madurai Bench to Hear Pan-State Matters(05.04.2024)

Madras High Court recently modified an earlier order of the Court and restored the power of the Madurai Bench to hear pan-state matters which were ear.....

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Clarification on Recently Notified Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017(08.05.2017)

The Government has notified the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017 on 28th March, 2017 and the provisions of the Amendment Act have come into for.....

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Madras High Court: No Incentive Mark During Maternity Leave(04.04.2018)

Madras HC has said that maternity leave availed of by an in-service candidate can be treated as ‘service period’, but incentive marks for serving in r.....

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Bombay HC: Proactive Approach May Tackle Cyber Crimes(31.01.2017)

Bombay High Court has said cyber crime and websites indulging in objectionable services are a problem for society at large, and police should be proac.....

Tags : Bombay High Court, cyber crimes, Information Technology

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Office of Public Prosecutor Can’t File Private ‘Defamation’ Complaints: Madras High Court(29.06.2018)

Madras High Court has observed that for statements which do not in any way pertain to the public function discharged by the former Chief Minister, the.....

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Delhi HC to CIC: Maintain Daily Order Sheet(01.04.2016)

Delhi High Court has directed Central Information Commission (CIC) to maintain daily order sheets following complaints that while appellants' contenti.....

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Calcutta HC: Cannot Excommunicate Person from Community Due to Matrimonial Dispute in Family(24.01.2024)

Calcutta High Court while setting aside an order of excommunication of person from Sikh Community has held that excommunication due of matrimonial dis.....

Tags : Calcutta High Court, Excommunicate, Matrimonial Dispute, Article 21 of Constitution of India

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Kerala HC Instructs All Judicial Officers to Hear Urgent Matters from Their Residences(25.03.2020)

Kerala High Court has instructed all the Judicial Officers of its subordinate Courts to hear urgent matters from their respective residences.

Tags : Kerala High Court, Urgent Matters

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CIC: SC’s 1993 Order on Salaries to Imams Violated Constitution of India(30.11.2022)

CIC has held that Supreme Court’s 1993 judgment in All India Imam Organisation v. UOI where Supreme Court had directed the State Waqf Boards to give r.....

Tags : Central Information Commission, Imams, Waqf Board

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J&K&L HC: Employee's Performance is Personal Information Exempted Under RTI Act(07.11.2022)

Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that the performance of an employee or an officer in an organisation is primarily a matter between th.....

Tags : Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High, RTI, Personal Information

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Cal. HC: Cannot Differentiate Between Contractual and Permanent Employees For Maternity Leave(27.02.2024)

Calcutta High Court has held that, for the purpose of maternity leaves any differentiation done between permanent and contractual employees shall be p.....

Tags : Calcutta High Court, Maternity Leaves, Article 14 of Constitution

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Delhi HC Issues Notice in Plea Seeking Maternity Benefits to Women Pursuing Higher Education(18.02.2020)

Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Central Government and University Grants Commission in a plea seeking relaxation in attendance norms for wom.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Maternity Benefits to Women Pursuing Higher Education

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Chh. HC: Can’t Build Matrimonial Home With Bricks & Stones, Love & Respect Between Spouses Required(27.04.2024)

Chhattisgarh High Court while dismissing the wife’s plea of divorce under Sections 13(1)(i-a) and 13(1)(i-b) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, has obse.....

Tags : Chhattisgarh High Court, Section 13 of HM Act, Matrimonial Home

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SC: Wife's Right to Reside in Matrimonial Home Can't Be Enforced Against Development Authority(29.04.2020)

Supreme Court has held that when a builder has discharged his obligation by accommodating the original owners in the redeveloped portion, a lady marri.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Matrimonial Home

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Disclosure for the purpose of an investigation or identification of wrongdoers is excluded from Section 42(1)(c) of RICA(04.04.2023)

The Appellant was an online store trading in corporate gifts and clothing. As a result of the nature of the business, it fell victim to a type of inte.....

Tags : Information, Disclosure, Provisions

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CIC: Ministers Answerable Under RTI(14.03.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has ruled that Ministers in Union and State Cabinets are “public authorities” liable to answer public questions a.....

Tags : Central Information Commission, Ministers, RTI

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CIC to Green Ministry: Make Coastal Area Expert Panel Report Public(17.05.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has asked Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar’s office to submit the response and to make action taken on expe.....

Tags : Central Information Commission , Environment Minister , India’s coastal areas

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Security service provided by the police department to various agencies and consideration received by them is not liable to service tax under security agency service(15.02.2024)

The issue involved is that the service of security escort/ detecting agency provided by the Police Commissioner, Surat and consideration received thei.....

Tags : Demand, Confirmation, Legality

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Electricity charges reimbursed to the service provider by the service recipient not includible in gross value of service(11.04.2022)

In present case, an enquiry was conducted against the Appellant and on verification of documents, department noticed that, assessee are providing 'Bus.....

Tags : Demand, Confirmation, Legality

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SC Directs Leander Paes, Rhea to Work Out a Settlement to Put An End to Matrimonial Dispute(16.01.2017)

Supreme Court has asked tennis legend Leander Paes and his estranged live-in partner Rhea Pillai to appear before its mediation cell to settle their d.....

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Delhi HC Gives Last Opportunity to UOI in Plea Seeking Restrain on Leak of Investigation Material(18.03.2021)

Delhi High Court has granted one final opportunity to Union of India and Delhi Police to file replies within 2 weeks in the plea filed by Disha Ravi s.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Restrain on Leak of Investigation Material

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Del. HC: No Absolute Bar on Disclosure of Information to Non-Citizens Under RTI Act(15.03.2023)

Delhi High Court while observing that it would be inherently contradictory to Right to Information (RTI) Act to hold that only citizens are entitled t.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Right to Information, Non-Citizens

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Karnataka High Court Quashes Seat Matrix of Telugu Linguistic Minority in Medical College(21.03.2022)

Karnataka High Court has quashed the revised seat matrix issued on January 31, for postgraduate and undergraduate courses in medicine for the academic.....

Tags : Karnataka High Court, Seat Matrix of Telugu Linguistic Minority

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Bombay High Court Allows Matka Queen Medical Bail(17.06.2019)

Bombay High Court has allowed Jaya Chedda, the former wife of late matka king Suresh Bhagat, to go to Singapore for 5 days to be treated for a rare d.....

Tags : Bombay High Court, Matka Queen

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Staff Entitled to Know About Financial Status of Company: CIC(26.04.2019)

Central Information Commission has held that an employee is entitled to know under Right to Information Act, 2005 about the financial status of the em.....

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VAT and service tax are mutually exclusive and cannot be simultaneously levied(07.02.2022)

The Appellants are engaged in the business of supply, erection, commissioning and maintenance and repairs of lifts, elevators. They hold Central Excis.....

Tags : Demand, Confirmation, Legality

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Once there is no suppression of facts, question of imposition of penalty does not arise(10.06.2022)

The Appellants in the present case are engaged in the manufacture of Sponge Iron, Ingot, Billet, Silico Manganese etc. They are also availing the Cenv.....

Tags : Demand, Penalty, Confirmation

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Cabinet approves Amalgamation of Consultancy Development Centre with Council of Scientific and Industrial Research of DSIR(27.04.2022)

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today has approved the following:

i. The existing 13 employees of CDC.....

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Accounting of premium, claims and related expenses on estimation basis(15.06.2022)

1. At present, para 2 of Part I of Schedule B of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (Preparation of Financial Statements and Auditors .....

Tags : Accounting, Premium, Estimation basis

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Kerala High Court Upholds Decision to Set Up Gas Crematorium(03.01.2020)

Kerala High Court has upheld permission granted by the District Collector for setting up a gas crematorium proposed by Poothrikka panchayat. The Court.....

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Delhi HC Allows Arvind Kejriwal to Call 2 Documents, Refuses to Permit DDCA Minutes(06.02.2018)

Delhi High Court has allowed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's plea calling for two DDCA documents in connection with a defamation suit filed aga.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Defamation

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Mumbai Court Issues Bailable Warrant to Kangana Ranaut in Javed Akhtar's Defamation Case(01.03.2021)

Mumbai Court has issued a bailable warrant against actor Kangana Ranaut in the criminal defamation case filed against her by veteran lyricist, Javed A.....

Tags : Mumbai Court, Kangana Ranaut, Javed Akhtar's Defamation Case

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CIC Directs Govt. to Release Biosafety Data on GM Crops(07.04.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed the Environment Ministry to release biosafety data regarding all Genetically Modified (GM) crops in .....

Tags : Central Information Commission , Genetically Modified, crops

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Delhi HC Directs Police for Report on Alleged Illegal Detaining of Man in Matrimonial Dispute Matter(05.04.2021)

Delhi High Court has issued notice on a petition alleging illegal detaining and beating of a man involved in a matrimonial dispute by the Delhi Police.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Illegal Detaining of Man in Matrimonial Dispute Matter

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Allahabad HC Sets Aside Governor's Order Granting Premature Release of Triple Murder Convict(22.03.2021)

Allahabad High Court has set aside the premature release order in favor of a triple murder convict, underling that the Governor transgressed his juris.....

Tags : Allahabad High Court, Premature Release of Triple Murder Convict

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Rajasthan HC: Interference of Court in Tender Matters Very Restrictive(17.01.2022)

Rajasthan High Court has held that the interference of the Court in tender matters is very restrictive and it should refrain from interfering in the i.....

Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Interference of Court in Tender Matters

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Uttarakhand HC to State: Strictly Enforce Construction Ban in Joshimath(16.01.2023)

Uttarakhand High Court has directed State to strictly enforce ban on construction in subsidence-hit Joshimath town in Chamoli district, and asked auth.....

Tags : Uttarakhand High Court, Joshimath, Construction Ban

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CIC Denies Disclosure of Assets & Liabilities of SEBI Chairman(14.06.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has ruled that disclosure of assets and liabilities of SEBI Chairman Sinha is "likely to cause unwarranted invasi.....

Tags : Central Information Commission , SEBI

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Kar. HC: PIOs’ Not Supposed to Create Information(17.02.2023)

Karnataka High Court has held that under Right to Information Act only such information that is available and existing and held by the public authorit.....

Tags : Karnataka High Court, Right to Information Act, PIO

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CIC Seeks Info on Steps Taken to Reclaim Koh-i-Noor, Tipu Sultan’s Sword(29.08.2018)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) and Ministry of Culture to intimate an RTI applicant about the efforts.....

Tags : Central Information Commission, Koh-i-Noor

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CIC: UGC Must Give Clarifications on Recognized Courses(06.10.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC), while rejecting the plea of Higher Education Regulator, has said that UGC and other public authorities cannot de.....

Tags : Central Information Commission, CIC, UGC, RTI

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Any activity which is directly or indirectly in relation to manufacture would be eligible for credit(04.03.2024)

The appellant is engaged in manufacture of "Epoxy Resins and Hardeners" and holds Central Excise registration. During the course of verification of th.....

Tags : Demand, Confirmation, Penalty

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Delhi HC Grants Protection to US-Based Indian Christian Couple in Adoption Matters(18.03.2021)

Delhi High Court has granted protection to a US-based Indian Christian couple, apprehending legal action for adopting a child in India in the year 201.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Adoption Matters

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Grant of exclusive right to use the “know-how” would not fall in definition of Intellectual Property Right (IPR) for levying tax under Section 65(105)(zzr) of the Finance Act(08.06.2020)

Present Appeal has been filed to assail the order passed by the Commissioner to the extent it confirms the demand made under “intellectual property ri.....

Tags : Demand, Confirmation, Legality

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JKL HC: No Absolute Bar to Invoke Writ Jurisdiction in Contractual Matters With State(16.03.2023)

Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has observed that there has been paradigm shift in approach of the Courts in exercise of its Writ Jurisdiction.....

Tags : Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, Writ Jurisdiction, Contractual matter

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Chhattisgarh High Court: Illegitimate Child Also Entitled to Compassionate Appointment(21.03.2022)

Chhattisgarh High Court has held that even the illegitimate son/daughter is also entitled to a compassionate appointment.

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NCLAT Sets Aside NCLT Order to Add MCA as Party in All IBC Cases and Company Petitions(26.05.2020)

National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has set aside an order of National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) which mandated the impleadment of the U.....

Tags : National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Party to IBC Matters

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Madras High Court Questions State Govt Over Different Stands in Premature Release of Convicts(01.08.2019)

Madras High Court has questioned the State Govt for taking different stands in the matter of releasing life convicts prematurely. The Court observed t.....

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Information relating to wages of employees has to be voluntarily disclosed by public authority(11.05.2017)

Appellant sought information regarding M/s. Laxmi Distribution. Specifically, he sought relationship between one Mr. H.B. Singhvi and M/s. Laxmi Distr.....

Tags : Information, Disclosure, Direction

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Delhi HC Refuses to Entertain PIL for Premature Release of Old Aged Prisoners(11.03.2022)

Delhi High Court has refused to entertain a PIL seeking premature release of old aged and infirm prisoners in terms of recommendations made by Mulla C.....

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Supreme Court: No Re-Election in Uncontested Panchayat Seats in WB(24.08.2018)

In a relief for Mamata Banerjee, Supreme Court has turned down the pleas of CPI(M) and BJP seeking cancellation of elections on uncontested local body.....

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Woman Employee Entitled To Maternity Leave For 6 Months: Allahabad HC(25.04.2019)

Allahabad High Court has held that a woman employee was entitled to maternity leave for full period of 6 months as against the 3 months which she was .....

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

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

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Ker HC: Defamation Case Quashed Against Media Persons for Discussing Book about Mata Amritanandamayi(05.08.2024)

Ker HC has quashed defamation case against media persons for discussing a book about Mata Amritanandamayi and her Math in a show. The Court observed t.....

Tags : Kerala High Court, Mata Amritanandamayi, Freedom of Speech

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Only profit element in excess stock should be brought under the purview of the tax(16.03.2023)

The assessee is a private limited company engaged in rice bran (solvent) and rice bran oil refinery. A survey was conducted under Section 133A of the .....

Tags : Assessment, Addition, Confirmation

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Madras HC: Can’t Deny Maternity Benefits Merely on Technicalities(16.01.2023)

Madras High Court while observing that welfare legislation like Maternity Benefits Act can’t be denied merely on the basis of technicalities, has held.....

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Allahabad HC Rejects Plea Seeking CBI Probe in Mathura Clash(14.06.2016)

Allahabad High Court has rejected a plea seeking a CBI inquiry into the recent Mathura violence that left 24 people dead.

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Guj. HC: Communication B/W Govt. Pleader and State Regarding Proceeding Outside Scope of RTI(16.02.2023)

Gujarat High Court has observed that Professional correspondence between government advocate and various offices of the State regarding a matter in wh.....

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Maneka Gandhi proposes hiking maternity leave to eight months(02.09.2015)

Union Minister for Women & Child Development, Maneka Gandhi proposed increasing maternity leave from three to eight months. The benefit of extended le.....

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CIC Asks Govt. to Reveal Bio-Safety Data on GM Mustard Trials(16.08.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed Environment Ministry to reveal safety data regarding trials of Genetically Modified (GM) mustard wit.....

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HP HC Directs to Commence Repair Work at 11th Century Mata Mrikula Devi Temple(25.04.2022)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has ordered the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to constitute a special team to inspect, submit an estimate and comme.....

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Premature redemption under Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) Scheme(11.10.2022)

1. In terms of GOI Notification F. No. 4(25) - W&M/2017 dated October 06, 2017 (SGB 2017-18 Series VII - Issue date November 13, 2017) on Sovereign Go.....

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Del. HC: Issuance of Anti-Suit Injunction Possible if Foreign Proceedings Oppressive or Vexatious(04.01.2024)

Delhi High Court while observing that cases of injunction are governed by the doctrine of equity, has held that Indian Courts can issue anti-suit inju.....

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SC Upholds Constitutional Validity of Criminal Defamation Laws(13.05.2016)

Supreme Court has upheld constitutional validity of criminal defamation laws, which were challenged in court by various politicians across parties, in.....

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Kerala HC: Complaint Filed Against Defamatory Article Published Against RSS(25.01.2022)

Kerala High Court has ruled that a complaint filed by the State Secretary of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) against a defamatory article publis.....

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Delhi High Court Appoints Committee To Probe 'Match Fixing' Allegations Against National Coach(18.11.2021)

Delhi High Court has been directed to constitute a 3-member committee to inquire into the allegations of match-fixing levelled by Table Tennis player .....

Tags : Delhi HC, Manika Batra, Soumyadeep Roy, Match Fixing

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SC Dismisses Plea Seeking Opt Out Option for Symptomatic Students Without Insisting RT-PCR Test(29.11.2021)

Supreme Court has declined to entertain an application seeking directions to the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India(ICAI) to provide measures.....

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Delhi HC: Every Retweet of Defamatory Content on Social Media Amounts to Defamation u/s 499 IPC(06.02.2024)

Delhi HC while ruling that every retweet of defamatory content on social media would amount to “publication” for attracting the offence of defamation .....

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Delhi High Court: Not Mandatory for Authority to Call for Info Under RTI(29.01.2018)

Delhi High Court has held that even if a public authority has the power to call for certain information, it is not mandatorily required to seek the da.....

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SC: Court u/s 37 Arbitration Act Has No Jurisdiction to Remand Matter to Same Arbitrator(23.02.2022)

Supreme Court has observed that a Court, under Section 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 has no jurisdiction to remand the matter to th.....

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CONTRACT - Writ Petitions in Contract Matters Maintainable When There is Arbitrariness By State: SC(22.03.2019)

Supreme Court has reiterated that even in contract matters, a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India can be entertained by the h.....

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CIC: Husband Not Entitled to Seek Information Regarding Bank Details & ITR of His Wife(25.01.2021)

Central Information Commission has said that a husband is not entitled to seek information regarding bank details & income tax returns of his wife und.....

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SC: Not Obligatory to Remit Matter to Tribunal Because Party Filed Application u/s 34(4)(04.01.2022)

Supreme Court has observed that merely because an application is filed under Section 34(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 by a party, i.....

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Reveal Probe Records on Lal Bahadur Shastri’s Death: CIC(15.05.2018)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed the Prime Minister's Office and Ministries of External Affairs and Home to make public the records o.....

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APEDA’s basmati victory turns out hollow(05.02.2016)

Madras High Court directed the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority to not take action against Basmati rice farmers i.....

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Ministry of Women and Child Development issues one more Look-out-Circular regarding NRI Matrimonial disputes(04.07.2018)

The Integrated Nodal Agency (INA), in its meeting held today under the chairpersonship of WCD Secretary, decided to issue one more Look-out-Circular(L.....

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Advances are adjusted against the bills received on completion of stages of contract and therefore, same are in the nature of earnest money and not liable to tax at the time of receipt(05.07.2024)

In present case, the Appellant are engaged in providing taxable services in the category of (i) erection, Commissioning or installation (ii) maintenan.....

Tags : Demand, Confirmation, Legality

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Jharkhand HC Dismisses PIL Filed Against Organising Ranchi Match with Full Audience Capacity(22.11.2021)

Jharkhand High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition filed challenging the decision of the Jharkhand State Cricket Associati.....

Tags : Jharkhand High Court, Organising Ranchi Match with Full Audience Capacity

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Calcutta HC Transfers Abhishek Banerjee's Defamation Suit Against Suvendu Adhikari(03.12.2021)

Calcutta High Court has ordered the transfer of a defamation suit filed by Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee again.....

Tags : Calcutta High Court, Defamation Suit Against Suvendu Adhikari

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Supreme Court Strikes Down Electoral Bond Scheme as Unconstitutional(15.02.2024)

Supreme Court has struck down the Electoral Bond Scheme stating it to be violative of Article 19(1)(a) of Constitution of India and the Right to Infor.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Electoral Bond Scheme, Right to Information, Right to Privacy

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SC: RTI Cannot be Invoked to Get Information from Court Regarding Any Case(05.03.2020)

Supreme Court has held that a person cannot invoke the Right to Information Act, 2005 to get details of a case, which can be disclosed only as per rul.....

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SIC, Pune: Religious Trusts Do Not Fall Under the RTI Act(05.02.2018)

State Information Commission (SIC), Pune has ruled that the religious or public trusts that are receiving financial aid or grant from government agenc.....

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SC: Information Disclosing Cognizable Offence to Be Recorded as FIR & Not in General Diary(27.02.2024)

Supreme Court has held that except in cases where preliminary inquiry is needed, commission of cognizable offence should be recorded as a First Inform.....

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Kerala HC Seeks Records on CIC Appointments(01.03.2016)

Kerala High Court has directed State Government to produce records pertaining to proposed appointment of former DGP Vinson M Paul as Chief Information.....

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CIC: Make Public Godse’s Statement in Bapu’s Assassination Trial(20.02.2017)

Central Information Commissioner (CIC) has ruled that statement of Nathuram Godse, along with other relevant records related to assassination of Mahat.....

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Centre Issues Clarifications Regarding Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017(14.04.2017)

Ministry of Labour and Employment, while releasing a set of clarifications w.r.t. Maternity Act'17, has said that Act is applicable to contractual or .....

Tags : Ministry of Labour and Employment, Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017

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Atal Pension Yojana now allows spouse to continue contribution(22.03.2016)

The ‘Atal Pension Yojana’ has been amended to allow spouses of prematurely deceased subscribers to continue making contributions to the pension fund. .....

Tags : National Pension, premature death, spouse, contribution

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Ker HC: Election to Board of Directors in Banking Company a Private Affair; Writ Not Maintainable(27.10.2022)

Kerala High Court has held that writ petitions cannot be instituted against the matter of rejection of nomination for election to the post of Director.....

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SC: Public Interest Also Shall be Demonstrated Before Writ Remedy is Sought in Tender Matters(19.03.2020)

Supreme Court has observed that the public interest should also be demonstrated before a writ remedy is sought in tender matters.

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Transfer of ownership takes place at the factory gate, when the goods are delivered(14.02.2024)

The Respondent is engaged in the manufacture of "M.S. Fabricated Hot Dip Galvanized Steel Structures (Tower)". During the course of Audit, it was obse.....

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Delhi High Court to Continue Hearing Extremely Urgent Matters Through Virtual Mode Till June 4(17.05.2021)

Delhi High Court has modified its earlier order thereby resolving that the High Court and all the district Courts shall continue to take up only extre.....

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Defamation Case: Ahmadabad Court Grants Bail to Rahul Gandhi(15.07.2019)

Ahmadabad Court granted bail to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi after he pleaded not guilty in a criminal defamation suit filed by Ahmadabad District Coo.....

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Principal Director General of Income Tax (Systems) to be the designated authority for furnishing the 'bulk information' on certain identified parameters(21.06.2017)

In pursuance of sub-clause (ii) of clause (a) of sub-section (1) of Section 138 of the Income-tax Act, 1961, the Central Government, hereby specifies .....

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CIC Orders Inquiry Into Notes Exchanged at Delhi Post Office Branches(20.09.2017)

Central Information Commission has ordered an inquiry into the exchange of old currency notes after demonetisation at post office branches in Pinto Pa.....

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Bombay HC Allows 2 Weeks Protection to Narayan Rane, Union Minister(22.04.2022)

Bombay High Court has allowed two weeks interim protection to Narayan Rane, Union Minister in a First Information Report over his slap comment against.....

Tags : Bombay High Court, Narayan Rane, First Information Report, Uddhav Thackarey, Chief Minister of Maharashtra

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Delhi High Court Upholds Powers of DGCEI on Investigating Service Tax Matters(19.11.2018)

Delhi High Court has upheld the powers of the Director General, Directorate General of Central Excise Intelligence ( DGCEI ) regarding the investigati.....

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Central Information Commission to RBI: Disclose Names of Big Defaulters(28.05.2019)

Central Information Commission has directed the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to disclose the list of big loan defaulters it had sent to banks for resol.....

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Bombay HC Upholds Bail Granted to EX-Goa Chief Minister in Louis Bribery Case(19.10.2015)

Bombay High Court has upheld order of a trial court in Panaji that granted anticipatory bail to former Goa Chief Minister Digambar Kamat in the Louis .....

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Kar. HC: Non-Consummation of Marriage Does Not Amount to Cruelty Under Section 498A IPC(20.06.2023)

Karnataka High Court has held that non-consummation of marriage will amount to cruelty under Section 12(1)(a) of Hindu Marriage Act but not cruelty as.....

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Delhi HC: Mere Interview In Delhi Won’t Give Delhi Courts Jurisdiction To Entertain Defamation Suit(10.07.2017)

Delhi High Court has ruled that Courts in Delhi would not have jurisdiction to entertain a defamation suit merely due to the fact that interview on wh.....

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Delhi Court Acquits Priya Ramani in MJ Akbar's Criminal Defamation Case(18.02.2021)

Delhi Court has acquitted journalist Priya Ramani in the criminal defamation case filed by former Union Minister MJ Akbar over the "metoo" sexual hara.....

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Ownership of goods is immaterial for the purpose of fixing duty liability(13.01.2021)

Present Appeal has been filed against confirmation of demand of Central excise, Interest and Imposition of Penalty. Learned Counsel for the Appellant .....

Tags : Demand, Confirmation, Legality

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Marital Discord Shouldn’t Deny Child Love of Both Parents: Madras High Court(19.02.2018)

Madras High Court has ruled that matrimonial disputes between couples should not deny their children the care and affection of both the parents.

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Allahabad High Court Directs to Frame Rules on Grant of Maternity Benefits(20.12.2021)

Allahabad High Court has directed Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Technical University to frame rules and grant various maternity benefits to the expectant m.....

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CIC: Disclosure of IT Return Information Under RTI Invades Privacy of Assessee(19.04.2017)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has upheld an order rejecting an RTI application seeking details of income tax returns of a person on ground that.....

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CIC Issues Notice to Tihar over Not Disclosing Information(17.02.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has upheld dowry convict's right to freedom and issued a showcause notice to Tihar authorities for allegedly supp.....

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Delhi HC Refuses to Quash Criminal Defamation Case Against Arun Purie And Others(08.04.2021)

Delhi High Court has dismissed a petition filed by former India Today Editor-in -Chief Arun Purie and others seeking to quash a defamation complaint l.....

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CIC Asks MEA to Disclose Bills of Air India Charter Plane for PMs Travel Abroad(27.02.2018)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to disclose records related to the expenses incurred on chart.....

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Madras HC Confirms Conviction of Ward Members of Vridhachalam Municipality for Defamation(16.02.2022)

Madras High Court has confirmed the conviction of four former ward members of Vridhachalam Municipality under Section 500 of Indian Penal Code, 1860 f.....

Tags : Madras High Court, Defamation of Chairman

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CIC Slams Environment Ministry over its Response on Indira Sagar Polavaram Project(21.09.2015)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has slammed Environment Ministry for its repeated response of "files not traceable" on key projects as it ordered.....

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Supreme Court: Bail Matters Should Rest and End With High Courts(24.05.2024)

While expressing its opinion regarding involvement in bail matters, the Supreme Court has observed that it should not get involved in bail matters and.....

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Relaxations relating to procedural matters - Issues and Listing(06.05.2020)

1. In view of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the lockdown measures undertaken by Central and State Governments, based on representations, SEB.....

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Delhi HC: FIR for Non-Compoundable Offences Can be Quashed in Matrimonial Disputes(20.04.2022)

Delhi High Court has held that First Information Report or complaints can be quashed even with regard to non-compoundable offences pertaining to matri.....

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SC: For Smooth Functioning of CIC, Commissioner has Power to Form Benches & Frame Regulations(15.07.2024)

SC has held that Chief Information Commissioner has comprehensive authority to oversee & direct functioning of CIC and is allowed to implement measure.....

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CIC Seeks CM's Reply over Address Change RTI(21.03.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has asked Kejriwal to respond to this RTI query, which sought to know how he was allowed to change his address du.....

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Delhi High Court Amends its RTI Rules(29.02.2016)

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

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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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SC: Employer Can Terminate Service for Suppressing or Submitting False Information by Employee(15.11.2021)

Supreme Court has reiterated that in the event of any suppression or on submitting false information, it is always open for the employer to cancel the.....

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India Exploring Signing of MoU with South Korea for Road Information System, Shri Gadkari Inaugurates the 29th National Road Safety Week(23.04.2018)

Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Shipping, Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Shri Nitin Gadkari has said that In.....

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Madhya Pradesh High Court: Throwing Out Wife from Matrimonial Home Amounts to Cruelty(18.03.2024)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that if a lady has been ousted from her matrimonial house, then certainly it will have an impact on her mind amount.....

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SC Slams UP Govt, Calls Kashmiri Man’s Incarceration a ‘Shame’(26.04.2017)

Supreme Court has said that alleged Hizbul Mujahideen operative and Former AMU research scholar Gulzar Ahmad Wani will be released on bail on November.....

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CIC: PM’s Travel Bills Can’t be Disclosed for Security Concerns(13.01.2017)

Central Information Commission has held that procedure involved in raising bills for chartered flights for Prime Minister's visit abroad cannot be dis.....

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AAAR, Tamil Nadu: 12% GST Applicable on Printing of Content on PVC Materials(16.03.2021)

Appellate Authority of Advance Ruling (AAAR), Tamil Nadu while upholding the AAR’s ruling has held that 12% Goods and Services Tax will be applicable .....

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Cabinet approves Agreement between India and Tajikistan on Cooperation and Mutual Assistance in Customs Matters(17.05.2017)

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for signing and ratifying, an Agreement between India and Ta.....

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Allahabad HC Restores Plea Seeking Removal of Mosque Allegedly Built on Krishna Janambhoomi(14.03.2022)

Allahabad High Court has restored a petition seeking the removal of Mathura’s Shahi Idgah Mosque, which is claimed to be built on Krishna Janambhoomi,.....

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Kerala HC Quashes Sessions Court Order Imposing Time Limit on Siby Mathews' Pre-Arrest Bail(16.11.2021)

Kerala High Court has set aside the 60 days time limit imposed on the pre-arrest bail granted by the Sessions Court to former DGP Siby Mathews, the fo.....

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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 .....

Tags : 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 on loan agreements with Vishvapradhan Commercial (VCPL) to public shareholders.

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Ker. HC Allows Litigants to Seek Deletion of Personal Identities in Family Cases(22.12.2022)

Kerala High Court has held that personal information of parties may not be published on High Court website in respect of family and matrimonial cases .....

Tags : Kerala High Court, Personal Information, Right to be Forgotten, Matrimonial Cases

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Supreme Court of Lesotho Holds Criminal Defamation Laws Unconstitutional(24.05.2018)

Supreme Court of Lesotho has declared country’s criminal defamation laws unconstitutional observing that ‘crime of defamation has no place in its curr.....

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Delhi HC Allows DDCA to Host World T20 Matches(23.02.2016)

Delhi HC has given Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) nod to host World Twenty-20 matches under supervision of Justice (Retd) Mukul Mudgal.....

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Where addition has been made on estimation basis, no penalty under Section 271(1)(c) of IT Act could be made qua such addition(16.02.2022)

Present appeal is filed by the assessee against order passed by the Learned Commissioner of Income-tax (Appeals) relating to the assessment year 2010-.....

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If interest-free funds available with the assessee exceed the investments made in funds yielding exempt income, then no disallowance is called for(15.07.2022)

Present is an appeal filed by the assessee against the order of the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) on ground that, CIT(A) has grossly erred in c.....

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CIC Junks Need Of Hard Copies For Online Appeals(16.03.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has done away with the mandatory provision of sending signed hard copy of appeals through post even though the ap.....

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CIC to NGT: Do Not Charge More Than Rs Two as Photocopy Fee(20.05.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed NGT to amend its RTI rules and not charge more than Rs two per page for providing photocopies of doc.....

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Maternity Leave in Private Sector(22.03.2017)

Maternity benefits to workers in the private sector are regulated under Employees' State Insurance (ESI) Act, 1948 and Maternity Benefit (MB) Act, 196.....

Tags : Leave, Maternity, Private sector

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Del. HC: Bloomberg’s Appeal Against Trial Court Order Rejected(15.03.2024)

Delhi High Court while dismissing Bloomberg’s appeal, has upheld the trial court’s order that directed Bloomberg to take down an article on Zee Entert.....

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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.....

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Premature redemption under Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) Scheme(10.11.2022)

1. In terms of GOI Notification F. No. 4(25) - W&M/2017 dated October 06, 2017 (SGB 2017-18 Series VII - Issue date November 13, 2017) on Sovereign Go.....

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CIC Rules, Cabinet Secretariat Can’t Deny to Disclose Details of Agenda(16.05.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has ruled that Cabinet Secretariat can’t deny access to items on agenda of Cabinet after meeting is over under Ri.....

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Calcutta HC: Dictum Laid Down on Bifurcation of Subject-Matter in Suit Not Relevant Factor(27.01.2022)

Calcutta High Court has stated that the dictum of the Supreme Court as laid down in Sukanya Holdings (P) Ltd. v. Jayesh H. Pandya regarding non-permis.....

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Facility to remedy erroneous transfers in Demat accounts(08.08.2023)

1. SEBI, vide circular no. SEBI/HO/MIRSD/MIRSD-PoD-1/P/CIR/2023/71 dated May 17, 2023, titled "Master Circular for Stock Brokers" has, inter alia, spe.....

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SC:Matriculation Certificate Does not Have Preference Over DOB Certificate to Determine Juvenility(29.07.2019)

Supreme Court has ruled that under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 for determining juvenility the matriculation or eq.....

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Delhi HC: Partial Quashing of FIR, Qua Accused with Whom Complainant has Settled Matter Permissible(13.04.2022)

Delhi High Court has held that partial quashing or part quashing of First Information Report only qua the accused with whom the complainant has compro.....

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Supreme Court Issues Circular Allowing Mentioning of Fresh Matters Physically(25.06.2021)

Supreme Court has issued a Circular allowing Advocates-on-Record/Parties-in-Person (after inter-action) to mention their fresh matters physically. The.....

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SC Orders Shifting of IPL Matches(27.04.2016)

SC has rejected plea of Maharashtra and Mumbai Cricket Associations against the Bombay High Court order directing shifting of IPL matches outside the .....

Tags : SC , IPL Matches

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ITAT: 3rd Party Statement alone not Incriminating Material for justifying Addition in Assessment(30.06.2022)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Jaipur bench has held that third party statement alone, not incriminating material for justifying addition made .....

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Exchange of information with Israel and Vietnam on tax matters approved(07.10.2015)

The Cabinet has approved amendment to the Agreement between India and Vietnam for the avoidance of double taxation and for prevention of fiscal evasio.....

Tags : Double taxation, tax, Vietnam, israel, information

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CIC: Accused Entitled to Copy of Complaint in Sexual Harassment Cases(10.12.2015)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has clarified that if a complaint of sexual harassment is made against an individual/individuals, they are entitl.....

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Mere reference to invoices raised without reference to specific provisions of a contract or working arrangement, will not indicate employer-employee relationship(19.06.2024)

The Appellant is a small-scale unit, manufacturing flush doors. On scrutiny of their records, it was found that they had raised labour charge invoices.....

Tags : Demand, Confirmation, Legality

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Delhi HC Seeks Centre's Response on Plea Regarding Denial of Information on Creation of Aarogya Setu(20.01.2021)

Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Public Information Officers of the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), and its Nationa.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Information on Aarogya Setu App

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Court has power to manage access to its records in a pending action.(16.01.2019)

The present application is about restricting access by persons who are not parties to the action. The applicant, Cockburn Cement Limited, has applied .....

Tags : Information, Access, Restriction

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Allahabad HC Stays Arrest of Man Booked for Cremating Mother's Dead Body in A Muslim Graveyard(23.12.2021)

Allahabad High Court has stayed the arrest of a man who has been booked under the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act, 1984 and under various .....

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Bombay High Court Says 'No' to Fresh FIR on Receipt of Subsequent Info in Respect of Same Incident(20.04.2017)

Bombay High Court has held that there cannot be a fresh FIR on receipt of every subsequent information in respect of same cognizable offence or same i.....

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No SSNL-ing out of this security(15.01.2016)

The Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Limited (Conferment of Power to Redeem Bonds) Act, 2008 being held invalid may bring rejoicing to those left feeling .....

Tags : Ssnl, premature payment, bond

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Delhi High Court Asks CIC to Evolve a Procedure to Avoid Any Confusion(04.03.2016)

Delhi High Court has asked Registry of the Central Information Commission (CIC) to evolve a procedure by which applications against non-compliance of .....

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Minutes of full house of Bar Council should not be disclosed and put in public domain(14.02.2017)

Petitioner impugns orders passed by Central Information Commission directing that, details sought by Respondent no. 2 be put in public domain voluntar.....

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CIC Directs IT Department to Probe into Leak of IT Returns to Third Parties(17.04.2017)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed Income Tax Department to investigate into an incident of IT returns of an RTI applicant being releas.....

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CIC Asks Intelligence Bureau: Why Report on Whistleblower Not Been Made Public(30.03.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has issued notice to Intelligence Bureau, an organisation exempted from transparency law except in some cases, as.....

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SC Quashes Criminal Defamation Case Against India Today Chairperson Aroon Purie(31.10.2022)

Supreme Court has quashed the criminal defamation case against chairperson of India Today Group, Aroon Purie in relation to a news item titled 'Missio.....

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Kerala HC Stays Recovery Steps in Tax, SARFAESI Matters till April 6(20.03.2020)

Kerala High Court has passed a general order staying all coercive steps for recovery in Income Tax, Value Added Tax/Goods and Services Tax, Building T.....

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Once the duty on final products has been accepted by the department, CENVAT credit availed need not be reversed, even if, the activity not amount to manufacture(14.12.2023)

In facts of present case, the Appellant is engaged in the manufacture of excisable goods viz. Electric Resistance Welded (ERW) Steel Tubes. They avail.....

Tags : Demand, Confirmation, Legality

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SC: Writ Jurisdiction in Election Matters Not Appropriate Where Alternative Machinery Available(17.02.2020)

Supreme Court has held that once alternate machinery is provided by the statute, the recourse to writ jurisdiction in matters related to elections is .....

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Ker. HC: Fitting of Sensors in Buses Used as Stage Carriages Can’t be Insisted by Registration Author(27.04.2024)

Kerala High Court has held that as long as the vehicle satisfies the provisions contained in Chapter VI of AIS-052, registration authority will not be.....

Tags : Kerala High Court, Stage Carriages, Registration Authority, Pneumatic Doors

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Institute in academics, cannot be presumed, to have a lack of clarity qua the language of legal provisions and respective notifications/circulars(30.07.2018)

The facts relevant in present case are that, IILM Institute of Higher Education is being run by a charitable society registered under Societies Regist.....

Tags : Demand, Confirmation, Validity

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RBI signs MoU on Cooperation and Exchange of Information with Nepal Rastra Bank(14.09.2015)

The Reserve Bank of India signed a Memorandum of Understanding on "Supervisory Cooperation and Exchange of Supervisory Information" with Nepal Rastra .....

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Supreme Court: Court Which Granted Bail Can Cancel it if Serious Allegations Made(21.05.2024)

SC has observed that if there are serious allegations against accused, bail can be cancelled by same Court that has granted it, even if accused has no.....

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Del HC: Right to Residence in Matrimonial Home Includes Right to Safe And Healthy Living(05.04.2023)

Delhi High Court has held that right to residence in a matrimonial home, under the provisions of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2.....

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Criminal defamation provisions to stay(13.05.2016)

The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of Sections 499 and 500 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 199 CrPC, provisions that deal with .....

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Gujarat High Court Dismisses Arvind Kejriwal’s Pleas Challenging Summons in Defamation Case(16.02.2024)

Gujarat High Court dismissed pleas filed by Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and MP Sanjay Singh challenging a Sessions Court order asserting summons issued a.....

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Madras HC: Long Cohabitation Will Not Confer Any Legal Right to Raise Matrimonial Dispute(08.11.2021)

Madras High Court has observed that long cohabitation or living together will not confer upon the parties any legal right to raise a matrimonial dispu.....

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Allahabad HC Grants Protection from Arrest to The Wire's Siddharth Varadarajan And Ismat Ara(08.11.2021)

Allahabad High Court has granted interim protection from arrest to The Wire's founding editor Siddharth Varadarajan and reporter Ismat Ara in connecti.....

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Delhi HC Put Stay on SDMs Order Barring Lawyers from Appearing(01.08.2016)

Delhi HC has put on hold an order and a public notice issued by two Sub Divisional Magistrates (SDMs) prohibiting lawyers from practicing or appearing.....

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Del. HC: Women Working on Contractual Basis Also Entitled to Benefits Under Maternity Benefit Act(14.03.2024)

Delhi High Court has observed that women working on a contractual basis are also entitled to benefits under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 even if th.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Maternity Benefit Act, Contractual Basis

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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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CIC Lifts ‘Iron Curtain’ over the Kerala Cabinet’s Decisions(23.06.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC), Kerala, has asked State Government to provide, in ten days, details of agendas and minutes regarding controversi.....

Tags : Central Information Commission, Government, Kerala Cabinet

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Bombay HC: Court Setting Aside Magistrate's Order for Police Investi. Won’t Lead to Quashing of FIR(15.04.2024)

Bombay High Court has held that if a revision court sets aside a Magistrate’s order to conduct a police investigation in a cognizable offence under Se.....

Tags : Bombay High Court, Section 156(3) of CrPC, First Information Report, Magistrate's Order

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Bom HC Directs 2 Influencers to Take Down Defamatory Content Against Covishield Vaccine Manufacturer(05.06.2023)

Bombay High Court has directed two social media influencers to take down prima facie defamatory content against Covishield vaccine manufacturer Serum .....

Tags : Bombay High Court, Covishield Vaccine, Adar Poonawala, Defamation, Influencers

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CCI Orders Probe Against Zomato and Swiggy On Complaint of Anti-Competitive Practices(06.04.2022)

Competition Commission of India has directed the Director General (DG) to investigate and determine whether the conduct of Zomato and Swiggy are anti-.....

Tags : Competition Commission of India, Director General, Zomato, Swiggy, anti-competitive, Section 3(1) and Section 3(4) of the Competition Act, 2002

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Sovereign Gold Bond-Dematerialisation(08.08.2017)

The Reserve Bank of India, in consultation with the Government of India, has issued nine tranches of Sovereign Gold Bonds for a total value of Rs. 603.....

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

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

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Phrase "Prejudicial to the interest of the Revenue" is of wide import and is not confined to loss of taxes only(11.03.2024)

In facts of present case, the assessment was completed under Section 143(3) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 (IT Act). The assessee debited the provision f.....

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Mere mentioning of product in the tariff is not sufficient to attract excise levy(18.10.2016)

Appellant is engaged in the manufacture of dry battery cell liable to central excise duty. They were availing Cenvat Credit of duty paid on inputs and.....

Tags : Demand, Penalty, Confirmation

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Del. HC: Information Seeker has No Locus Standi in Penalty Proceedings Under Section 20 of RTI Act(24.07.2024)

Del. HC has observed that formation of opinion under Section 20(2) of the RTI Act is in the exercise of supervisory powers of CIC and not in exercise .....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Information Seeker, Penalty Proceedings

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CIC Asks PMO to be Cautious over Delay in Reply to RTI Queries(15.09.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has cautioned the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) to adopt “due seriousness” in handling of Right to Information ap.....

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CIC: Duly Consider Public Interest While Deciding RTI on ITR(16.08.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed Income Tax department to "duly consider the larger public interest" while responding to an RTI requ.....

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ITAT, Delhi: Fee for Cloud Services Not Royalty(27.04.2022)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi while granting relief to a subsidiary company of Information Technology giant Microsoft Corporation, Ministry of .....

Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Information Technology, Microsoft Corporation, Ministry of Law Corporation, subscription fee, royalty, cloud computing

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Ker. HC: AO Can’t Reopen Assessment in Block Period of 6 Years if Absence of Incriminating Materials(24.06.2024)

Kerala High Court has held that in case of absence of incriminating materials, the Assessing Officer (AO) cannot reopen the assessment in a block peri.....

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Karnataka HC: Allegations in Matrimonial Case Can Lead to Criminal Defamation(13.10.2020)

Karnataka High Court has convicted a woman under section 500 of Indian Penal Code, 1860 on the finding that the statements made by her against her hus.....

Tags : Karnataka High Court, Criminal Defamation

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CIC Rejects Plea Seeking Inquiry Report of Collision & Sinking of INS Vindhyagiri(24.10.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has rejected a plea of providing inquiry / investigation report of collision and sinking of INS Vindhyagiri, whic.....

Tags : Central Information Commission, INS Vindhyagiri

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Service in relation to IT Software exempt from service tax(01.03.2016)

The Ministry of Finance exempted services in relation to Information Technology Software leviable to service tax under Section 66B read with section 6.....

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P&H HC Notices Defence Ministry Over Alimony in Matrimonial Dispute Involving Soldiers(27.02.2017)

Punjab & Haryana High Court has issued a notice of motion to Ministry of Defence (MoD) on a petition by a serving army officer, Lt Col P Katal, for fa.....

Tags : Punjab & Haryana High Court, Soldiers, Matrimonial Dispute

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CIC Issues Notice to HRD Ministry over IGNOU Probe(31.03.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has issued a showcause notice to Ministry of Human Resource Development and Public Information Officer (PIO) for .....

Tags : Central Information Commission , IGNOU

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Bombay HC: Only Fresh Matters of Extremely Urgent Nature to be Moved(24.03.2020)

Bombay High Court has modified its previous directions and issued a circular which is valid till 31st March, 2020, declaring that only fresh matters o.....

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CIC Slams Govt. for Failing to Promote Retired Employee(22.01.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed two government departments to explain why they should not be made to pay Rs 75,000 in penalty and co.....

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CIC: Private Hospitals 'Fleecing' Patients for Cardiac Stent(22.05.2017)

Central Information Commission, while taking a serious view of private hospitals "fleecing" patients for cardiac stents, has directed Employees State .....

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CIC Seeks Reply from MP, MLA as to Why They Should Not be Declared "Public Authority"(17.03.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has issued show cause notices to a BJP MP and a Nagaland MLA, in separate cases, seeking their explanation why th.....

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CIC to Govt.: Ensure Officers' APAR Finalised Within Time Frame(26.02.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed Health Ministry to ensure that Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APAR) are finalised within give.....

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Foreign investment limits in Credit Information Companies revised(19.05.2016)

Foreign Direct Investment caps in Credit Information Companies have been raised significantly, including up to 100 per cent foreign ownership.

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SEBI: Audit Committee of Listed Entity to Define Material Modifications(11.11.2021)

Securities, and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has notified the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirement.....

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Maternity Bill, 2016 Receives Prez Assent(29.03.2017)

Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Bill, 2016 which entitles women working in organised sector to paid maternity leave of 26 weeks, up from 12 weeks has re.....

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CIC to Army: Identify Men Mutilated by Enemy(29.07.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has ordered Army to provide details of soldiers whose bodies were mutilated by insurgents and enemy soldiers duri.....

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Delhi HC Stays Trial Against BJP Leaders in Defamation Case by Manish Sisodia(05.01.2023)

Delhi High Court has stayed the trial against Bhartiya Janata Party leaders Hans Raj Hans and Manjinder Singh Sirsa in a defamation case filed by Delh.....

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Guj. HC: Citizens Have Right to Know Rules Under Which They Are Denied Permission to Protests(18.01.2023)

Gujarat High Court while observing that citizens have the right to know the rules based on which the State Police grants or denies permission to hold .....

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Central Information Commission: Officers However High Not Above RTI Act(18.07.2017)

Central Information Commission has treated Chief Vigilance Officer of Employees State Insurance Company (ESIC) as its deemed PIO, and issued him a sho.....

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CIC: 'BCCI' a Public Authority, Must Disclose Information Under RTI(19.06.2017)

Central Information Commissioner has declared BCCI to be a public authority and directed the Board to disclose information sought by RTI applicant.

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CIC Issues Show Cause Notice to 2 Scientists in Environment Ministry(17.08.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has issued a show cause notice to two scientists of Environment Ministry for not following its orders to proacti.....

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Delhi HC: Arbitral Tribunal Cannot Decrease Liquidated Damages on Guess Work(02.05.2022)

Delhi High Court has ruled the arbitral tribunal can’t reduce the liquidated damages on guesswork if it finds that it is genuine pre-estimated damages.....

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Court rejects spouse’s conditional cooperation in matrimonial dispute(05.05.2016)

Parties to a matrimonial case cannot stall the legal system by refusing to participate in the proceeding on the precondition that another proceeding b.....

Tags : matrimonial dispute, parallel proceedings, delay

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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 .....

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Uttarakhand HC Ordrs Enquiry of Non-Intimation of Conversion by Religious Priest(25.11.2020)

Uttarakhand High Court has directed the District Magistrate, Dehradun to conduct a detail inquiry about non compliance of Section 8(2) of the Uttarakh.....

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Delhi HC: Providing Information Regarding Ongoing Investigation to Informer, Injurious(18.11.2020)

Delhi High Court has cautioned that providing information regarding an ongoing investigation in an income tax case to its informer is not only inappro.....

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Kerala HC: No Absolute Privilege Against Defamation in Pleadings(12.03.2021)

Kerala High Court has observed that there is no absolute privilege against defamation available to allegations/claims in pleadings. The Court has stat.....

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MP HC Imposes Cost on Police Officer for Furnishing Incorrect Information to Court(07.03.2022)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has imposed a cost of Rs. 25,000 on a Station House Officer for providing incorrect information to the Court regarding crimi.....

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JKL HC: Accused Can't Choose Place of Prosecution Citing Unfounded Security Apprehensions(14.02.2023)

Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court while dismissing plea filed by social activist seeking transfer of a defamation complaint, has observed that a.....

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Supreme Court Gives No Relief To Teesta Over Bodies Exhumation Case(11.07.2017)

Supreme Court has refused to give any relief to social activist Teesta Setalvad in a case in which she is accused of playing a role in illegal exhumat.....

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CBDT to Officials: Don't Pursue MAT Cases Against FIIs(04.09.2015)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued instructions to its officers not to raise any fresh demand and keep in abeyance notices sent to Foreig.....

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Commission paid to Managing Director for services rendered by him as per terms of payment is eligible as deduction under Section 36(1)(ii) of IT Act(05.09.2023)

The only issue to be decided in present appeal is as to whether the learned CIT(A) was justified in confirming the disallowances to Director's commiss.....

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Premature redemption under Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) Scheme - Redemption price notified(25.05.2023)

In terms of GOI Notification F. No. 4(25) - W&M/2017 dated October 06, 2017 (SGB 2017-18, Series IX - Issue date November 27, 2017) on Sovereign Gold .....

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Karnataka HC: A Neighbour Cannot be Charged With Matrimonial Cruelty under Section 498A IPC(08.01.2026)

Karnataka High Court reiterated that a neighbour or stranger cannot be implicated in matrimonial cruelty proceedings under Section 498A IPC, as such d.....

Tags : Neighbour, Matrimonial Cruelty, Charged

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Madras HC: Advocate Cannot be Made Criminally Liable for Defamation(05.10.2020)

Madras High Court has observed that an advocate who acted professionally as per the instruction of his or her client cannot be made criminally liable .....

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Kar. HC: Petition U/S 11(6) A&C Act Would be Premature if Precondition of Conciliation Not Fulfilled(13.06.2022)

Karnataka High Court has held that the petition under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation (A&C) Act would be premature when the parties .....

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Madras HC: Parents Should Consciously Refrain from Influencing Matrimonial Life of Their Children(10.07.2018)

Madras High Court has observed that parents should consciously refrain from influencing the matrimonial life of their children.

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Service tax is not payable on the TDS paid by the Appellant on behalf of the foreign service provider(02.07.2024)

The Appellant are service providers under the category of Intellectual Property Right Service, Scientific and Technical Consultancy Service etc. and w.....

Tags : Demand, Confirmation, Legality

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P&H HC: Call Conversations Between Co-Accused Sans Transcript Not Corroborative Material(11.04.2022)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that sans the transcript of the conversations between the co-accused, mere call details would not be considered.....

Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, transcript, corroborative material, Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act,1985

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Madras HC Restrains Youtuber from Posting Defamatory Content Against Tamil News Channel News 18(31.07.2020)

Madras High Court has granted interim relief to News 18 Tamil Nadu which was aggrieved by a "vitriolic attack" on its reputation by YouTuber Maridhas,.....

Tags : Madras High Court, Defamatory Content Against Tamil News Channel News 18

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Government rescinds Notification on premature EPF withdrawals(21.04.2016)

The Central Government notified withdrawal of Notification dated 10 February 2016 which amended rules regarding withdrawal of funds from the Employees.....

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Allahabad HC: Shouldn't Advise Clients to Reagitate Matters if No Error Apparent on Face of Record(27.06.2022)

Allahabad High Court has held that an advocate should not give advice of re-agitating matter when there is no error apparent on the face of the record.....

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P&H HC: Decision of Case on Merit After Plea is Rejected is "Gross Material Impropriety"(14.11.2024)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has stated that once a plea has been rejected as non-maintainable, deciding the case on merit is "gross material impropr.....

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Extension of timelines for providing 'choice of nomination' in eligible demat accounts and mutual fund folios(27.12.2023)

1. SEBI, vide circular nos. SEBI/HO/MIRSD/POD-1/CIR/2023/158 dated September 26, 2023 and SEBI/HO/IMD/IMD-I POD1/P/CIR/2023/160 dated September 27, 20.....

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Supreme Court: NIC Officials Directed to Meet NCDRC President to Resolve E-Filing Issues(24.07.2024)

Supreme Court while hearing a petition on E-filing facilities at the NCDRC and State Commissions, has directed the National Informatics Centre (NIC) t.....

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SC Wants All Information on Reliance, Sistema, Aircel & Videocon Bankruptcy Cases(21.07.2020)

Supreme Court has asked for all records pertaining to the bankruptcy proceedings of Reliance Communications, Sistema Shyam Teleservices, Aircel and Vi.....

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SC: Wife's Convenience is a General Rule in Transfer Petitions(04.11.2022)

Supreme Court while hearing a transfer petition concerning matrimonial dispute stated that convenience of wife in matrimonial disputes is paramount as.....

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Supreme Court Disallows Video Conferencing in Transfer Petitions(10.10.2017)

Supreme Court has held that video-conferencing cannot be allowed in hearing and deciding transfer petitions dealing with matrimonial disputes as this .....

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Delhi HC Enquires on Permission to Prison Inmates to Video Conference Person Outside India(16.07.2021)

Delhi High Court has asked the prison authorities to explain why it does not permit any person outside India to meet prison inmates via Video Conferen.....

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CIC Directs JNU to Disclose Steps Undertaken to Prevent Thefts on Campus(17.10.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has held that Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) must pro-actively disclose steps taken to ward off menace of thef.....

Tags : Central Information Commission, Jawaharlal Nehru University, theft

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Criminal Defamation Case: Madras High Court Orders Release Of Filmmaker Leena Manimekalai's Passport(18.11.2021)

Madras High Court has observed that the passport of filmmaker Leena Manimekalai could not have been impounded merely on the basis of a criminal defama.....

Tags : Madras HC, Criminal Defamation, Leena Manimekalai

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Uttarakhand HC Dismisses Plea Against Refusal to Stay Construction of Crematoria(06.01.2021)

Uttarakhand High Court has dismissed an appeal challenging an order denying interim relief against construction of a crematorium over alleged land of .....

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Rajasthan HC: RCSAT Can’t Entertain Service Matter Appeal of Contractual Employee of RFC(05.02.2024)

Rajasthan High Court observed that the Rajasthan Civil Services Appellate Tribunal (RCSAT) does not have jurisdiction to hear an appeal affecting serv.....

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Allahabad HC Denies Bail to Man Who Allegedly Sent Girlfriend's Intimate Pictures to Her Family(23.02.2022)

Allahabad High Court has denied bail to a man who allegedly shared intimate pictures of his girlfriend with her family members as it noted that this w.....

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CRIMINAL - Kerala Court Summons Arnab Goswami in Defamation Case for Alleged Anti-Kerala Remarks(22.03.2019)

Judicial First Class Magistrate Court in Kannur in Kerala has summoned Arnab Goswami, Editor-in-Chief of Republic TV, in a criminal defamation case fi.....

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Bombay HC: Newborn Baby Includes Pre-Mature Baby(03.03.2023)

Bombay High Court while observing that newborn baby would include a pre-mature baby and insurer would be liable to pay for all expenses related to inf.....

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Mere failure to pay duty without any collusion, fraud or willful misstatement not sufficient to invoke extended period of limitation(30.01.2024)

The facts of the case are that the Appellant was engaged by Steel Works Construction Limited (HSCL) and Baghel Infrastructure Private Limited, Relianc.....

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A penal statute is required to be construed strictly, it is not open to expand the scope of the words used in a penal statute so as to fasten liability(05.02.2024)

Present is an application under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) to quash the complaint lodged by the Income Tax Authorities.....

Tags : Penalty, Confirmation, Legality

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Karnataka HC: Scope of Judicial Review in Contractual Matters is Extremely Limited(19.06.2024)

Kar. HC has observed that scope of judicial review in contractual matters is extremely limited and it is in rare category of cases that writ of mandam.....

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Mathura District Court Calls for Records in Shrikrishna Janam Bhoomi Case on Oct 16(13.10.2020)

Mathura District Court has summoned all Court records with respect to the Shrikrishna Janam Bhoomi Case for the hearing on 16th October, 2020.

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Uttarakhand HC to Take Up Bail Applications Besides Matters of Extreme Urgency(20.04.2020)

Uttarakhand High Court has issued a notification stating that Bail Applications will also be taken up, besides fresh matters of extreme urgency during.....

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Bombay HC Suggests for Evolving a Better Mechanism for Dissolving Marriages(24.10.2016)

Bombay High Court has suggested that a mechanism be evolved to ensure matrimonial disputes are heard and decided or resolved within a fixed time frame.....

Tags : Bombay High Court, matrimonial disputes,

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Del. HC: CCS Rules Denying Maternity Leave to Women with More than 2 Children, Needs Re- Examination(23.07.2024)

Delhi High Court has stated that the government authorities are expected to re-examine sustainability of Rule 43 of the CCS(Leave) Rules, 1972 denying.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Maternity Leave, CCS Rules

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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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Karnataka HC Asks State to Respond Plea to Not Leak Information Collected During Investigation(15.04.2021)

Karnataka High Court has asked the State government to respond to a plea to not “leak” information collected during the course of investigation in any.....

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Ori. HC: ‘Online RTI Portal’ Launched by Orissa High Court(02.05.2024)

Orissa High Court has launched a Right to Information portal on which the citizens may register themselves to obtain information under the Right to In.....

Tags : Orissa High Court, Right to Information, District Judiciary

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Calcutta HC Issues Notice on Questions Related to Aviation Security of CM Mamata Banerjee(22.03.2022)

Calcutta High Court has sought the Centre's response on questions related to aviation security of West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee. The Cour.....

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Cabinet approves Agreement between the GOI and Government of UK on Customs Cooperation and Mutual Administrative Assistance in Customs Matters(28.04.2021)

The Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the signing and ratification of an Agreement between the Government of Republi.....

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Delhi HC Terms 'Public Apology' More Appropriate Relief For Defamation Than 'Damages'(03.05.2017)

Delhi High Court has said that 'public apology' in defamation matters is a more appropriate relief than 'monetary damages'.

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Barabanki District Court Acquits Former AMU Scholar Gulzar Wani in Sabarmati Express Blast Case(22.05.2017)

Barabanki District Court has acquitted two accused in Sabarmati Express Blast Case of 2000.

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Ministry of Labour and Employment mandates Aadhar Information for Social Security Benefits(05.05.2021)

Ministry of Labour and Employment has now been mandated to seek the 12-digit unique identification number Aadhaar from people like employees and unorg.....

Tags : Social Security Benefits, Aadhar Information, Necessity

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Supreme Court Directs State of UP to File Details Uploaded on E-module as Prepared by NIC(05.03.2024)

Supreme Court has directed the State of Uttar Pradesh to file an affidavit furnishing the details they have uploaded so far, in relation to the convic.....

Tags : Supreme Court, E-module, National Informatics Centre

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Calcutta HC: Writ Jurisdiction Shall Exist IBC Matters Despite Alternative Remedy(10.03.2021)

Calcutta High Court held that the writ jurisdiction can be invoked in the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) matters, despite the availability of an.....

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Delhi HC: Prior Inaction Cannot Possibly Constitute Basis of Invocation of Doctrine of Legitimate Exp(28.02.2022)

Delhi High Court has observed that prior inaction cannot possibly constitute a basis for invocation of the doctrine of legitimate expectation which it.....

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Del. HC: Statements by lawyer During Judicial Proceedings Conferred With Absolute Privilege(13.02.2023)

Delhi High Court has held that statements made by a lawyer during judicial proceedings are complete defence against any allegations of defamation and .....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Lawyers, Defamation

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CIC: Inquire Fake Birth Certificates Racket in NDMC(26.09.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has ordered inquiry into "gross irregularities" in issuance of fake birth certificates by North Delhi Municipal C.....

Tags : Central Information Commission, North Delhi Municipal Corporation , Fake Birth Certificates

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Madras High Court Denies Relief to Helios and Matheson(31.08.2015)

Madras HC has dismissed plea filed by M/s Helios and Matheson Information Technology Ltd. seeking to quash FIR against it, contending that Economic Of.....

Tags : Madras HC, M/s Helios and Matheson Information Technology Ltd.

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CIC Seeks Details of LTC Cases(29.08.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed the Department of Space to make public details of the investigation against those officials accused .....

Tags : Central Information Commission, LTC

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Orissa HC: Pre-Payment Charges Can’t Be Imposed Without Giving Prior Information(13.04.2022)

Orissa High Court has held that pre-payment charges cannot be imposed by the banks without furnishing prior information about the same.

Tags : Orissa High Court, pre-payment charges, information

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Karnataka HC Directs Principal Secretary to Explain on Modified Conditions of Grant of Land(28.06.2021)

Karnataka High Court has directed the Principal Secretary, Revenue Department, to explain observing that the State government has modified conditions .....

Tags : Karnataka High Court, Grant of Land for Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Trust

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CIC to DU: Give Information on Law Admissions(05.05.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed Delhi University (DU) to provide information on admission of students to first-year of law degree co.....

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Kerala HC: Cabinet Papers Yet to be Brought Before CoM Exempted from Disclosure Under RTI Act(30.06.2022)

Kerala High Court has ruled that potential cabinet papers which have not yet been brought before the Council of Ministers (CoM) are exempted from disc.....

Tags : Kerala High Court, Right to Information, Cabinet Papers

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CIC Orders Indian Navy to Make Public, Report on Lt Cdr Rahul Nair Death(28.09.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has ordered Indian Navy to make public the inquiry report on death of Lt Cdr Rahul Nair during a 2010 air show ev.....

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Kerala HC: Showing or Waving Black Flag to a Person Cannot Amount to Defamation(22.11.2024)

Ker. HC while quashing defamation proceedings against persons who waived black flags at convoy of the CM, has observed that though signs & visible rep.....

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CIC Points Out Serious Procedural Lapses in Inductions of NHAI(15.01.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has pointed out serious procedural lapses in appointment of officers in important public undertakings like the NH.....

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People Legitimately Expect Antiquities Like Koh-i-Noor to be Brought Back: CIC(05.06.2018)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to spell out the effort.....

Tags : Central Information Commission, Koh-i-Noor

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CIC to Indian Navy: Disclose Why India Accepted Cost Escalation for Gorshkov(22.05.2017)

Central Information Commission has asked Indian Navy to disclose reasons for India agreeing to cost escalation by Russia for purchase of refurbished a.....

Tags : Central Information Commission, aircraft carrier, Admiral Gorshkov

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Gauhati HC Asks State to File Response on PIL Concerning Vaccination of Jail Inmates(23.04.2021)

Gauhati High Court has asked the State Government to file its response within 3 weeks, on a suo moto Public Interest Litigation concerning the jail in.....

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Inspection of Answer Sheets by Examinee Should Be Allowed Under RTI Act: CIC(21.06.2018)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has held that an examinee holds the right to inspect his own answer sheets under the Right to Information Act, 20.....

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Gau. HC: If Delay in Filing Matri. Appeal Not Satisfactorily Expl., Bar Against Remarriage Not Applic(14.06.2024)

Gauhati High Court while dismissing an application seeking condonation of delay in preferring a matrimonial appeal that challenged an ex-parte divorce.....

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Bombay HC to Maharashtra Government: Decide on Proper Facilities for Kids Staying With Women Inmates(25.09.2017)

Bombay High Court has directed the Maharashtra Government to take a decision on making arrangements for proper upkeep of children staying in prisons a.....

Tags : Bombay HC, Maharashtra Government, Women Inmates

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Patna HC Directs State to Ensure Public Briefing Everyday Disclosing Covid Related Information(19.04.2021)

Patna High Court has directed Principal Secretary of the State Health Department to bring information about availability of covid related facilities i.....

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SC Upholds Decision Holding RSS Member Has Locus Standi to Maintain Defamation Complaint(28.03.2022)

Supreme Court has upheld the Kerala high court decision wherein it was held that any member of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has the locus standi .....

Tags : Supreme Court, Defamation Complaint, RSS Member

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Uttarakhand HC Seeks Report on Prison Conditions, Availability of Medical Facilities for Inmates(04.05.2021)

Uttarakhand High Court has sought a response from the State Government regarding the state of prisoners amid the Covid-19 pandemic, availability of me.....

Tags : Uttarakhand High Court, Availability of Medical Facilities for Inmates

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Existing grandfathered unlisted NCDs(28.04.2020)

1. SEBI vide Circular SEBI/HO/IMD/DF2/CIR/P/2019/104 dated October 01, 2019 has allowed the existing unlisted NCDs to be grandfathered till maturity, .....

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CIC Issues Notice to CBSE Officials for Denying Information to Student on Class XII Papers(04.12.2015)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has issued a show cause notice to two CBSE (Patna) officials for denying a student his answer-sheet by imposing i.....

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All. HC: No Period of Limitation in Suit for Declaration of Matrimonial Status of Parties(16.09.2024)

Allahabad High Court has held that it is abundantly clear that no period of limitation is prescribed for a Suit or proceeding for declaration of matri.....

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Bombay HC: Time for State to Introduce Stricter Norms to Deal with Inflammatory Social Media Posts(24.08.2020)

Bombay High Court has observed that it is time for the State to impose stricter norms to deal with rapid rise of 'absolutely avoidable, uncalled for a.....

Tags : Bombay High Court, Inflammatory Social Media Posts

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Supreme Court: Cannot Rule Out Possibility of Reformation(18.12.2024)

Supreme Court while converting the death penalty of a convict guilty of sexual assault and murder of a child to an imprisonment sentence, has observed.....

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Madras High Court Seeks Jayalalithaa's Fingerprint Details From Bengaluru Jail(29.11.2017)

Madras High Court Seeks Jayalalithaa's Fingerprint Details From Bengaluru Jail

Tags : The matter relates to a petition filed by P Saravanan, DMK candidate for the November 2016 Thirupparankundram Assembly bypoll, challenging the election of AIADMK's A K Bose.

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Lakshmi Vilas Bank Ltd branches to operate as DBS Bank India Ltd. branches from November 27, 2020(25.11.2020)

The Government of India has today sanctioned the Scheme for the amalgamation of the Lakshmi Vilas Bank Ltd. with DBS Bank India Ltd. The amalgamation .....

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Reimbursable expenses are not includible in the taxable value of services(19.04.2024)

The Appellant is in appeal against the impugned order wherein the demand of service tax has been raised on account of non-inclusion on reimbursable ex.....

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Don't Insist on Documents like Aadhaar to Give Benefits of Maternity Schemes: Delhi High Court(01.08.2018)

Delhi High Court has said that there was no legal basis for the AAP government to insist on documents like Aadhaar and bank passbooks, to provide mate.....

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Orissa High Court: Time of Essence in Matters of Medical Termination of Pregnancy(19.11.2021)

Orissa High Court, while refusing to allow a gang-rape survivor to terminate her over 26-week pregnancy, has noted that time is of the essence in matt.....

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Calcutta High Court Rejects Anticipatory Bail Plea of Mamata Banerjee's Polling Agent Sheikh Sufiyan(30.11.2021)

Calcutta High Court has rejected the anticipatory bail plea moved by TMC leader Sheikh Sufiyan in the West Bengal post-poll violence case currently be.....

Tags : Calcutta High Court, Bail Plea of Mamata Banerjee's Polling Agent Sheikh Sufiyan

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Delhi HC Directs for Reformation and Rehabilitation Plan of POCSO Convict(04.03.2020)

Delhi High Court has directed the Superintendent of Tihar jail to prepare an appropriate rehabilitation programme for the convict under Protection of .....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Reformation and Rehabilitation Plan of POCSO Convict

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Accepting of Unique Identity Number (UIN) of Foreign Diplomatic Missions/UN Organizations while making supplies(22.01.2018)

Complaints have been received from the Foreign Diplomatic Missions/UN Organizations regarding unwillingness of vendors / suppliers / E-commerce websit.....

Tags : UIN, Accepting of, Foreign Diplomatic Missions, UN Organizations

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Del. HC: Wife Leaving Matrimonial Home on Regular Basis Without Husband’s Fault is Cruelty(05.04.2024)

Delhi High Court while granting divorce to a husband, has observed that a wife leaving a matrimonial home from time to time without any fault on the h.....

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CIC Rules Out Mandatory Video Conferencing for Officials Outside Delhi(29.06.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has ruled out making public authorities based outside Delhi compulsorily avail of video-conferencing in hearings .....

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Delhi High Court Grants Pre-Arrest Bail to Journalist Varun Hiremath in Rape Case(13.05.2021)

Delhi High Court has granted pre-arrest bail to Mumbai TV journalist Varun Hiremath, accused of raping a 22 year old woman in National Capital in conn.....

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For invoking extended period of limitation, there should be an intention to evade duty(14.09.2018)

The Appellants are having a unit of Maidens Hotels for providing Renting of Immovable Property Services, Mandap Keeper Service, Dry Cleaning Services,.....

Tags : Demand, Confirmation, Validity

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Launch of webpage by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology for facilitating taxpayers with regard to addressing issues related to Information Technology Services & Electronics goods(21.06.2017)

In order to ensure preparedness for GST implementation from 1st of July 2017, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology has launched a dedicate.....

Tags : Webpage, Launch, Information Technology, Services

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SC: During Divorce Proceedings, Wife Entitled to Same Amenities as She Enjoyed in Matrimonial Home(20.11.2024)

Supreme Court has observed that during the pendency of the divorce petition, the wife is entitled to enjoy the same amenities of life as she would hav.....

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Karnataka HC Convicts Reporter & Editor for Defamation(10.09.2020)

Karnataka High Court has reversed the acquittal of a reporter and an editor of a magazine for criminal defamation, observing that the right to life gu.....

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SC: Employer Can’t Cite Suppression of Material Facts to Deny Appointment When Query Asked was Vague(28.08.2023)

Supreme Court has held that when the information sought by employer was vague and the candidate didn’t specifically disclose information which was req.....

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Mathura Violence: Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Plea Demanding CBI Probe(06.06.2016)

Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea demanding a CBI probe into the recent violence in Mathura, which left 29 people dead and several others injure.....

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Kar. HC: Communication Between 2 People Without Being Referred to Other Departments Not Defamation(16.06.2022)

Karnataka High Court has held that a pure official communication between two people, without it being referred to any other department cannot become t.....

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CIC Notices DU’s CPIO for Rejecting RTI Application on Modi’s Degree(21.11.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has issued show cause notice to Delhi University’s Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) asking why maximum p.....

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SC Issues Notice to Haryana Government Allowing Premature Release of Life Convicts(11.05.2020)

Supreme Court has issued notice to the State of Haryana asking it to explain its policy which conferred the benefit of remission on convicts who stood.....

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Delhi HC: Domain Name Registrars Are Intermediaries Under Information Technology Act(19.04.2022)

Delhi High Court has observed that the Registrars of Domain Name are intermediaries, within the meaning of section 2(1)(w) of the Information Technolo.....

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CIC: Records of Loans to Adani Groups Cannot be Disclosed under RTI(28.11.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has held that records related to loans given to industries promoted by Gautam Adani cannot be disclosed as these .....

Tags : Central Information Commission, Gautam Adani , State Bank of India , Loans

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Delhi High Court: BNSS Heralds a Transformative Era in Criminal Justice(11.07.2024)

Del. HC while hearing a bail application, has held that BNSS, with its emphasis on technological integration, heralds a transformative era in criminal.....

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Kerala HC: Artificial Breaks in Service Cannot be Used to Deny Maternity Leave Benefits(12.05.2022)

Kerala High Court has ruled that short artificial breaks in service between successive contracts cannot be used as a device to reject maternity rights.....

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Allahabad HC Sets Rs. One Crore Penalty on UP Govt.(02.09.2016)

Allahabad High Court has imposed a fine of Rs. One crore on the Samajwadi Party led- Uttar Pradesh Government in a land acquisition matter of Loni and.....

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Tripura HC Takes Suo Moto Cognizance of Suicide of Woman After Display of Intimate Video(10.05.2021)

Tripura High Court has taken suo moto cognizance of a news item published in print and electronic media claiming that the video recording of a young m.....

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Bombay High Court: Ensure No Minor is Hurt During Muharram Matam Procession(25.07.2017)

Bombay High Court has asked Mumbai police to ensure that no minor is harmed or injured or permitted to use or carry a weapon and sharp objects during .....

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CIC: Information on Disbanded Army Intel Unit can't be Sought(19.08.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has dismissed appeal seeking disclosure of internal Army report on now-disbanded intelligence unit, Technical Ser.....

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Premature redemption under Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) Scheme - Redemption Price for premature redemption due on April 21, 2023 (Series IV of SGB 2017-18)(20.04.2023)

1.In terms of GOI Notification F. No. 4(25) - W&M/2017 dated October 06, 2017 (SGB 2017-18, Series IV - Issue date October 23, 2017) on Sovereign Gold.....

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Deemed exports cannot be clubbed for the purpose of calculation of clearances in DTA(14.08.2018)

Present appeals have been filed by Surya Life Sciences Limited and its director against confirmation of demand of duty and imposition of penalties. Le.....

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CIC: Staff Entitled To Know About Financial Status of Company(25.04.2019)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has held that employee is entitled to know under Right To Information Act 2005 about the financial status of the .....

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Delhi HC Grants Interim Protection from Arrest to Journalist Varun Hiremath Accused of Rape(09.04.2021)

Delhi High Court has granted interim protection from arrest to Mumbai TV journalist Varun Hiremath who has been accused in a rape case, on the conditi.....

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Inaccurate, Selective Reporting of Court Proceedings Can Attract Offence of Defamation: MPHC(06.03.2018)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has observed that inaccurate and selective reporting of court proceedings is not protected by virtue of Exception 4 of Sect.....

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Madras HC Dismisses Plea Seeking Allocation of Specific Area for Loading/Unloading Tomatoes(03.02.2022)

Madras High Court has dismissed a plea filed by Thanthai Periyar Tomato Traders Association seeking exclusive allocation of a specific area for loadin.....

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CIC to School Boards: Record Corporal Punishment Data, Take Action(27.07.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has said that all school education boards must take note of cases of corporal punishment in their schools, form a.....

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Delhi HC Enquires Over Regulation of Ambulance Charges and Cremation Charges(07.05.2021)

Delhi High Court has asked the Delhi Government to consider regulating ambulance charges and the rates of cremation/ burial of those who have died due.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Regulation of Ambulance Charges and Cremation Charges

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Madhya Pradesh HC Expands Scope of Matters to be Heard by Subordinate Courts(05.05.2020)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued a circular stating that in addition to hearing of extremely urgent matters, the Subordinate Courts in the State w.....

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CIC Discarding Away RTI Applications Without Photo Identity Proof(27.10.2015)

Contrary to the RTI Act rules, the Central Information Commission (CIC) is asking applicants to furnish a copy of a photo identity card with applicati.....

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Mark up value in ocean freight is not liable for service tax under Steamer Agent Service(12.07.2024)

The Appellants are registered with the Service Tax Department under the category of 'Custom House Agents', 'Transport of Goods by Road' and 'Business .....

Tags : Demand, Confirmation, Legality

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Kerala HC Declares Bar on Lawyers Representing Matters Before Maintenance Tribunals Unconstitutional(09.04.2021)

Kerala High Court has declared as unconstitutional the bar on lawyers representing parties in matters before the Maintenance Tribunals constituted und.....

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Cabinet approves Agreement between India and Jordan on Cooperation and Mutual Administrative Assistance in Customs Matters(28.02.2018)

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the signing and ratifying an Agreement between India and Jordan on Coopera.....

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Kerala HC: Temporary Shift of Residence No Basis to Transfer Pending Matter(03.02.2022)

Kerala High Court has held that a mere temporary shift of residence cannot be the basis on which a matter pending before the competent jurisdiction is.....

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RIGHT TO INFORMATION - Delhi HC Stays CIC Order Putting EVMs Under RTI(19.03.2019)

Delhi High Court has stayed Central Information Commission order holding that Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) fall within the preview of RTI Act.

Tags : Delhi High Court, RTI Act, Electronic Voting Machines, Central Information Commission

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MP HC Asks State on Steps on Direction for Formation of Additional Forensic Lab(03.02.2022)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has asked the State Government as to what steps have been taken by it with regard to the Court's directions issued for the f.....

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Sale price realized by an Assessee be regarded as price inclusive of excise duty(15.05.2017)

In present case, Appellant was manufacturing un-branded Soft Drink Concentrates and were classifying said goods prior to April 2005 under six digit cl.....

Tags : Demand, Confirmation, Validity

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Karnataka HC Seeks Explanation on Another Technology for Automatic Pothole Filling Machine(08.02.2022)

Karnataka High Court has sought for an explanation from the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) as to what arrangement was made for using anothe.....

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SC: Death Penalty in Rarest of Rare Case Required Only if No Chance of Reformation(22.03.2023)

Supreme Court has observed that ‘rarest of rare’ doctrine requires that death sentence not be imposed only by taking into account grave nature of crim.....

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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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Supreme Court Issues Notice on Plea Against Continued Use of 66A Information Technology Act(02.08.2021)

Supreme Court has issued notice to States, Union Territories and Registrar of High Courts in plea filed by Peoples Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) se.....

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

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

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Bombay HC: Cyber Crimes Affecting Country’s Image Can’t be Ignored(25.10.2016)

Bombay High Court has observed that cyber crimes that affect image of Country cannot be brushed aside on premise that offences under Information Techn.....

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Kerala High Court: Publication of Justice Hema Commission Report, Stayed(25.07.2024)

Kerala High Court has passed an interim order staying the publication of Justice Hema Commission Report as was directed by the State Information Commi.....

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RBI Allows Bank to Offer Lower Rate on Matured Fixed Deposits(06.07.2021)

Reserve Bank of India has allowed banks to offer the lower of either the savings deposit rate or fixed deposit rate on matured Fixed Deposits in a bid.....

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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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Punjab and Haryana High Court Directs Insistence on Income and Assets Affidavit in Matrimonial Cases(10.01.2020)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed all family courts in the State to insist on affidavit of assets, income & expenditure in all matrimonial ca.....

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Madras High Court Allows Reopening of Defamation Case Against Rajinikanth(06.02.2018)

Madras High Court has set aside a lower court order paving the way for reopening a defamation case against superstar Rajinikanth.

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CBDT Issues Instructions on Uploading Information on VRU Functionality on Insight Portal(16.12.2021)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued the instructions regarding uploading information on Verification Report Upload (VRU) functionality on .....

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Maharashtra CIC Directs State Government to Maintain E-register of RTI Applications, Disposal(18.04.2017)

Maharashtra State Chief Information Commissioner has directed Chief Secretary of Government of Maharashtra to maintain an e-register with details of a.....

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Mumbai Sessions Court Dismisses Revision Petition Against Summons in Javed Akhtar's Defamation Case(06.04.2021)

Mumbai Sessions Court has rejected the revision application by actor Kangana Ranaut seeking to suspend the proceedings against her in the criminal def.....

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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.....

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CIC Seeks Disclosure of Every Action on Misconduct of Lawyers(22.07.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed Bar Council of Delhi to proactively make public the cases of professional misconduct, both proved an.....

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PMO to CIC: Cannot Declassify Bose’s File(28.08.2015)

Prime Minister's Office (PMO) has admitted before Central Information Commission (CIC) that it has files related to Bose but did not give any specific.....

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Meg. HC: In Service Matters, Claim of Additional Increment is Not a Continuing Ground(18.06.2024)

Meghalaya High Court has observed that in service matters, additional increment is not a continuing ground, hence, relief cannot be granted on grounds.....

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Kerala HC to Conduct Hearings During Summer Vacation Via Video Conferencing(14.04.2020)

Kerala High Court has announced that it will sit through the midsummer vacation, 2020 and will hear urgent cases via Video Conferencing.

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MP High Court Notices State’s Chief Minister & His Wife over Defamation Case(21.10.2016)

MP High Court has served notices to Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and his wife Sadhna Singh on a petition filed by Congress Leader Ajay Singh d.....

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Rajasthan High Court: Seizure Memo Needs to be Prepared at Spot of Recovery(18.07.2024)

Raj. HC has held that seizure officer should prepare seizure memo at the place of recovery of contraband material as prescribed under the Standing Ins.....

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HP HC: Contractual Workers Also Entitled to Benefits Under Maternity Benefits Act(20.07.2020)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that the benefit of maternity leaves is available to contractual employees also, with all consequential benefits,.....

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Government of the Republic of India and the Republic of Peru sign Co-operation and Mutual Assistance in Customs Matters(05.12.2018)

An Agreement between the Government of the Republic of India and the Government of the Republic of Peru on Co-operation and Mutual Assistance in Custo.....

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SC: Adjudicating Authority Can Examine Material on Record by Corporate Debtor(01.10.2021)

Supreme Court has observed that adjudicating authority can examine the material placed on record by the corporate debtor to determine whether an appli.....

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HC Advocates Association to be Included in Distribution Of Flood Relief Materials: Kerala HC(10.10.2018)

Kerala High Court has held that the District Collectors should involve the Kerala High Court Advocates Associations(KHCAA) while distributing the floo.....

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NGT Imposes Penalty on J&K Govt Over Pollution in Doodh Ganga & Mamath Kull(11.03.2022)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed a penalty of Rs. 3 Crore on the Jammu and Kashmir Govt for failure to prevent illegal mining, discharge of s.....

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Jharkhand HC to Hear Only Extremely Urgent Cases Only Through Video Conferencing(26.04.2021)

Jharkhand High Court has ordered that all the Benches of the Court shall, with effect from 26th April 2021, take up extremely urgent matters filed in .....

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Supreme Court: Proceed with Caution Against Husband’s Kin in Matrimonial Dispute Cases(22.08.2018)

Supreme Court has cautioned the courts while proceeding against the distant relatives of husband in crimes pertaining to matrimonial disputes and dowr.....

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Fee for RTI Application shall be Sought as per RTI Rules Only: SC(24.04.2019)

Supreme Court has held that if a person seeks information under the provisions of the Right to Information Act, then payment has to be sought under th.....

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Circular regarding submission of 'choice of nomination' for demat accounts(10.06.2024)

1. SEBI, vide circular no. SEBI/HO/MIRSD/POD-1/CIR/2023/193 dated December 27, 2023 extended the last date for submission of 'choice of nomination' fo.....

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Central Information Commission Orders NDMC to Disclose Details of Defaulters(03.10.2017)

Central Information Commission has ordered NDMC to put up all information on the allottees and dues owed to the civic body on its website. Secondly it.....

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When adopting a particular process, if a transformation takes place, which makes the changes in the character and usage of the product, the process would amount to "manufacture"(23.07.2018)

The Appellants herein are the house labour contractors of Larsen & Toubro Ltd. (L & T) who is the principal manufacturer of transmission towers and is.....

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Jharkhand HC Upholds Fine Imposed on State Govt for Providing Late Information Under RTI Act(11.02.2022)

Jharkhand High Court has upheld the fine of INR 60,000 imposed by the State Information Commissioner on the concerned department of the State governme.....

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Surat Court Convicts Rahul Gandhi in ‘Modi Surname Remark’ Defamation Case(23.03.2023)

Surat Court has convicted Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case for his remarks “why all thieves share the Modi surname” made during a political campaign .....

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Premature redemption of a part of outstanding stock of Non-interest bearing Government of India IDBI Special Security, 2024(31.03.2022)

Government of India, hereby notifies further premature redemption on Non-interest bearing Government of India IDBI Special Security, 2024 (hereinafter.....

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Supreme Court: Employees Personal Info Exempt from Disclosure Under RTI Act(04.09.2017)

Supreme Court has held that service details of employees fall within the ambit of ‘personal information’ u/s 8(1)(j) of Right to Information Act, and .....

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Bombay HC: House Inmates’ Silence on Cause of Woman’s Death Held Against Them(20.09.2021)

Bombay High Court observed that house inmates' silence on the cause of a woman's death inside her marital home would be held against them as such inci.....

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Madras HC: Employer Cannot Seek Proof Beyond Doubt for Factum of Marriage Unless it is Disputed(25.03.2025)

Madras High Court has held that no doubt, maternity leave is granted to a married woman but a marriage need not be compulsorily registered and the emp.....

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Delhi High Court Seeks Reply on Pleas for Increasing Crematoriums/ Burial Grounds(28.07.2021)

Delhi High Court has directed the concerned authorities to file their replies to a batch of petitions seeking directions for dignified burial/crematio.....

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Gujarat HC Rejects Plea Seeking Direction to Furnish Details on Jailbreak under RTI(15.11.2016)

Gujarat High Court has turned down an appeal seeking direction to Chief Information Commissioner to ask Government to furnish details on 2013 jailbrea.....

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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.....

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Delhi HC: Lawyers have Great Responsibility towards Resolving Matrimonial Disputes(11.04.2025)

Delhi High Court has observed that parties in matrimonial disputes experience frustration and emotional trauma. In such cases, lawyers have a duty tow.....

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J&K&LHC: Change of Opinion of Court in Subsequent Matter Not Give Leverage to Reopen Final Decision(14.06.2022)

Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that a change of opinion of the court in the subsequent matter would not give any leverage to appella.....

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Supreme Court Asks Delhi HC to Decide Kejriwal’s Plea in Defamation Case(18.11.2016)

Supreme Court has asked Delhi High Court to decide plea of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal seeking quashing of defamation case filed against him by For.....

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Delhi HC: Punishment for a Crime Also Must Have its Limits(10.07.2025)

Delhi High Court has stated that the punishment for a crime also must have its limits, lest the punishment in itself became wrong, being non-productiv.....

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SC: Courts can Entertain Complaint u/s 498A Where Wife Takes Shelter After Leaving Matrimonial Home(22.11.2023)

Supreme Court has held that Courts at the place where the wife takes shelter after leaving or being driven away from the matrimonial home on account o.....

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Delhi High Court Rejects Plea Seeking to Declare 'Vande Mataram' National Anthem or National Song(29.07.2019)

Delhi High Court has rejected a plea seeking a direction to the Centre to declare "Vande Mataram" the national anthem, on par with "Jana Gana Mana", o.....

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ITAT, Mumbai: Depreciation Allowable on Marketing Information and Non-Compete Fee(11.04.2022)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has observed that the depreciation is allowable on intangible assets such as marketing information comprising of.....

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Madras HC Restrains Youtuber from Posting Defamatory Content Against Tamil News Channel News 18(31.07.2020)

Madras High Court has granted interim relief to News 18 Tamil Nadu which was aggrieved by a "vitriolic attack" on its reputation by YouTuber Maridhas,.....

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Reserve Bank of India (Amalgamation of Private Sector Banks) Directions, 2016(21.04.2016)

The Reserve Bank of India notified Master Directions regarding amalgamation of two banking companies or of a banking company and an NBFC. For both, am.....

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Patna HC: Societal Approval of Intimate Relations Not Basis for Granting Recognition Under Law(29.06.2022)

Patna High Court has held that societal approval of intimate personal relationships is not a basis for granting them recognition in the eyes of law.

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CESTAT, Delhi Quashes Service Tax Demand on Notice Pay from Employees for Premature Resignation(14.02.2022)

Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Delhi has quashed the service tax demand on notice pay recovered from employees for prema.....

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Cal. HC: Magistrate Can’t Issue Automatic Order to Stop Investigation Upon Expiry of 6 Months(27.03.2023)

Calcutta High Court has held that Magistrate can stop investigation if Investigating Officer fails to satisfy Magistrate that in interests of justice .....

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Delhi HC: Can’t Resort to S. 34(4) of A&C Act for Considering New Material Evidence(28.03.2023)

Delhi High Court has held that recourse to Section 34(4) of Arbitration and Conciliation (A&C) Act cannot be taken to permit the arbitral tribunal to .....

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Delhi HC Gives Relief to Professor Whose Services were Terminated for Taking Maternity Break(08.05.2020)

Delhi High Court has quashed the termination letter of an ad-hoc Professor whose contract was not renewed by the College as she had taken a maternity .....

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P&H HC: Person Not Being Complainant Cannot Ask in FIR for Addition of Offences(19.04.2022)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has observed that a no complainant can seek directions of addition of particular offences in a First Information Report .....

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SC: RBI Must Disclose All Info About Banks Under RTI(17.12.2015)

Supreme Court has ruled that Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is bound in law to give information regarding private and public banks under the Right To Inf.....

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Karnataka HC Directs to Issue Directions to State Police to Prevent Leak of Information to Media(16.06.2021)

Karnataka High Court has directed the state government to issue comprehensive directions to the State police, to ensure that before investigation is c.....

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CIC to Sports Ministry: Is BCCI a National Sports Federation?(12.06.2017)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has questioned status of BCCI, asking Sports Ministry to clarify if it is a national sports federation.

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Del. HC Stays Proceedings in Defamation Case Filed by Manish Sisodia Against MP Manoj Tiwari(10.05.2023)

Delhi High Court has stayed trial court proceedings against Manoj Tiwari in Defamation case filed by Manish Sisodia in 2019 for making defamatory stat.....

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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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CIC: Disclose File Notings of MHA Order on LG Powers(09.05.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed Ministry Of Home Affairs (MHA) to disclose all file notings related to the controversial notificatio.....

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Kar HC to MEA: Make Diplomatic Interaction to Avoid Any Prejudice to Indian Convicted in Saudi Arabia(28.06.2023)

Karnataka High Court has directed Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to cause diplomatic level interaction so that the Indian Citizen concerned will n.....

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CCI Endorses NCPCR Guidelines in Schools(25.07.2016)

Central Information of India (CCI) has endorsed guidelines laid down by National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), for Eliminating Co.....

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Supreme Court Grants Time to Centre, States for Providing Information on Pending Vacancies(19.04.2021)

Supreme Court has granted two weeks time to Union of India and States for providing information as regards to the pending vacancies in District and St.....

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

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

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Ministry of Labour & Employment Mandates Aadhar Information for Social Security Benefits(06.05.2021)

Ministry of Labour & Employment has now been mandated to seek the 12-digit unique identification number Aadhaar from people like employees and unorgan.....

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Bombay HC to Continue Hearing Extremely Urgent Matters with Limited Benches Till May 19(05.05.2020)

Bombay High Court has issued a notice declaring that all courts in Maharashtra, Goa, Union Territories of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu will co.....

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SC Orders Release of All Convicts in Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case(11.11.2022)

Supreme Court has ordered premature release of all six convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case convicts while noting that convicts displayed g.....

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NGT Imposes Fine on Mathura DM, Vrindavan Municipality Chief(12.05.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed a fine of Rs.5 lakh on the Mathura district magistrate for failing to prevent dumping of solid waste along t.....

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Rajasthan HC: Formation of Committee Can't Take Away Rights of Private College(24.01.2022)

Rajasthan High Court has observed that mere formation of a committee cannot take away rights of a private college/institution, which is otherwise elig.....

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NBDSA Issue Guidelines For Broadcasting Information Related to LGBTQIA+ Community(04.03.2024)

News Broadcasting & Digital Standards Authority (NBDSA) issued guidelines with regard to broadcasting information related to the LGBTQIA+ community wh.....

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

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

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ITAT, Mumbai: Invalid Re-Assessment By AO Cannot Be Subject Matter of Revision(28.02.2022)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has held that when an assessment framed by the Assessing Officer is invalid in law, the said invalid order canno.....

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Godhra case: Gujarat High Court Commutes Death to Life Term for 11 Convicts(09.10.2017)

Gujarat High Court, while upholding convictions of 31 people and acquittals of 63 others in Godhra Sabarmati Express burning case, has commuted death .....

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Calcutta HC Issues Notice in Mamata Banerjee's Election Petition Against Nandigram Results(15.07.2021)

Calcutta High Court has issued notice to Suvendu Adhikari, the elected candidate of BJP on the election petition filed by West Bengal Chief Minister M.....

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Bombay HC Asks BCCI to Avoid IPL Matches at Drought-hit Areas(17.10.2016)

Bombay High Court has directed Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to avoid holding Indian Premier League (IPL) matches in areas facing water.....

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NHRC Issues Notice to Delhi Govt Over Increasing Incidents Of Violence Among Tihar Jail Inmates(29.09.2021)

National Human Rights Commission, NHRC has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report alleging increasing incidents of violence among inmates in the.....

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Delhi High Court: Children Are The Real Sufferers In Matrimonial Disputes(06.09.2017)

Delhi High Court had lamented how children are used as tools of vengeance by disputing parents and how it is a child’s fundamental right to get love o.....

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Madras HC: Netas, Corporates Using Defamation as Tool to Intimidate Media(08.05.2020)

Madras High Court has said that powerful politicians and corporates are using defamation cases against media as “tools of intimidation”, and the highe.....

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CIC Orders Compensation to RTI Applicants for Wrongful Delay(14.12.2015)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has awarded compensation to applicants fighting for information on their salary dues and slammed the respective o.....

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P&H HC: S.24 CPC Can't Be Construed Loosely To Allow Transfer On Frivolous & Flimsy Grounds(06.05.2022)

Punjab and Haryana High Court, while dealing with a transfer application concerning a matrimonial dispute, held that provisions of Section 24 of Code .....

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CIC Slams JKP on Refusal to Give Info About SOPs(18.08.2015)

Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) GR Sufi has directed Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) to reveal information, slamming forces over refusal to disclo.....

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A voluntary disclosure of all information that ought to be displayed in public domain should be the rule and members of public who having to seek information should be an exception(19.03.2018)

The Appellant vide his RTI application sought information regarding the inception date of Dr. B.R.A.- National Institute of Technology Jalandhar (form.....

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SC: Disturbing to See Trend of Projecting Civil Financial Disputes as Criminal Matters(06.07.2023)

Supreme Court has observed that despite judgments of Apex Court in the case of Priyanka Srivastava vs. State of U.P (MANU/SC/0344/2015) & Vijay Kumar .....

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SC: Magistrate can Accord Benefit of Exception to prevent a Frivolous Defamation Complaint(09.10.2023)

Supreme Court has held that nothing prevents the Magistrate upon application of judicial mind to accord the benefit of exceptions under Section 499 IP.....

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Cal. HC: Requirements of S.21 Arbitration Act Must be Complied Before Invoking Jurisdiction U/S 11(03.10.2022)

Calcutta High Court while hearing application under Section 11 of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (Arbitration Act), held that since requiremen.....

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

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

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Kar. HC: Continuing in Service After Expiry of Probation Period Doesn't Imply Automatic Confirmation(27.09.2023)

Karnataka High Court has held that by mere expiry of period of probation and continuing in service after expiry of the period of probation, a civil se.....

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Does Intelligence Bureau Have to Provide Info on Corruption Under RTI: Delhi High Court(13.12.2017)

Delhi High Court has asked the Intelligence Bureau (IB) to state whether it fell under the ambit of the Right to Information Act in cases where inform.....

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SC: There Must be Minimal Judicial Interference in Tender Matters(28.04.2025)

SC has held that Govt. is the protector of financial resources of state and has every right to cancel & call for fresh tender if it is in nature of pr.....

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Tripura HC: Statement That Political Support Encouraged Immoral Activities Not Defamation(22.04.2021)

Tripura High Court has ruled that mere statement that a person was providing political support to some person which encouraged him to get involved in .....

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Punjab and Haryana High Court Launches IT Services for Litigants, Lawyers(20.08.2018)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has launched Information Technology (IT) initiatives for ease of litigants and lawyers and to address their grievances.

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Mere apprehensions of misuse of information or alleged inconspicuous actions of a citizen cannot take away their right to information(06.06.2018)

The Complainant sought information regarding under construction officer's mess, accommodation in Coastal Regulatory Zone in terms of copy of the NOC o.....

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Karnataka HC: PIL Seeking Declaration that Temples are Not Public Authorities, Dismissed(13.06.2024)

Karnataka High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking a declaration that temples in Karnataka are not public authorities withi.....

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SC Dismisses Author Mathe Mahadevi’s Plea Against Ban on Her Book(22.09.2017)

Supreme Court has dismissed Mathe Mahadevi’s appeal against the ban on sale and circulation of her book, Basava Vachana Deepthi, without a reasoned or.....

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HP HC: Can’t Force Wife to Live With Husband in Matrimonial Home When he is Keeping Another Lady(07.06.2023)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that no wife can be forced to live in matrimonial home with husband keeping another lady with him and observed th.....

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Madras HC: Unilateral Refusal to Consummate Marriage is Ground for Divorce(06.04.2022)

Madras High Court has reiterated that marriage can be dissolved by decree of divorce on a petition filed either by the husband or the wife on the grou.....

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Amendment in Sl. No. 57, Chapter 10 of Schedule 2 of ITC (HS) regarding conditions for export of Basmati Rice(01.08.2016)

Central makes amendment in Chapter 10 of Schedule 2 of ITC (HS) Classification of Export and Import Items, in exercise of the powers conferred by Sect.....

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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.....

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Del. HC: Plea for Premature Release of Convicts Must Not be Dealt With Mechanically(06.11.2023)

Delhi High Court has held that societal interest must be balanced with rights of convict and resorting to mechanical and clerical approach in dealing .....

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Delhi High Court Orders Micromax, Sanjay Kapoor to Settle Dispute Via Mediation(08.01.2016)

Delhi High Court has asked Micromax Informatics and its former chairman Sanjay Kapoor to settle a dispute over alleged denial of stock options through.....

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Delhi HC: Cannot Use Freedom of Speech to Instigate Public to Commit Unlawful Act(13.06.2025)

Delhi High Court has observed that right to freedom of speech and expression cannot be misused under the garb of carrying out rallies wherein, a perso.....

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SC: Must Furnish List of Materials Not Relied Upon by IO to Accused(07.05.2025)