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

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

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

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Supreme Court orders States to pull head out of sand(11.05.2016)

Aghast by States’ failure to acknowledge drought conditions in parts of the country, in a series of orders, the Supreme Court ordered updating of the .....

Tags : Drought management manual, disaster, food security, nrega

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Notifications & Circulars

Net Neutrality Round 2: TRAI versus TSPs(30.05.2016)

TRAI began investigations into the second .....

Tags : trai, net neutrality, throttling, data priority

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International Cases

Religious discrimination in workplace must be for legitimate business aim(13.07.2016)

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Blast from the Past

India’s love affair with speed mountains(01.01.1988)

Creaking springs, broken track rods, bent camber and toe fittings and your ruined back. Indian ‘speed mountains’ - officially called speed breakers - .....

Tags : indian roads congress, speed breakers

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Judgments

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

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

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

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Claiming time of essence in property sale? Prove it!(16.02.2016)

Bangalore High Court set a high threshold for claims that time was of the essence in a contract for sale of immovable property. Onus, however, was pla.....

Tags : reasonable, time of essence, immovable property, sale, income tax clearance

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Cabinet approves initiation of the Third Phase of Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme (TEQIP)(12.09.2016)

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the proposal for initiation of the Third Pha.....

Tags : Technical Education, Quality Improvement, Approval

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Restrictions on Promoters and Whole-Time Directors of Compulsorily Delisted Companies Pending Fulfillment of Exit Offers to the Shareholders(07.09.2016)

In terms of section 21A of the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956 (SCR Act) read with rule 21 of the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Rules,.....

Tags : Restrictions, Promoters, Delisted Companies, Investors interest, Protection

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First training program on Government e-Marketplace (GeM) for Government users(22.08.2016)

The one-day hands on training program for procurement officers of Central Government Ministries/Departments was inaugurated by Sh. Ashok Lavasa, Finan.....

Tags : Training programme, e-Marketplace, Government users

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HMRC gets payday on bankers’ bonuses(09.03.2016)

Hearing a case that ties together the two bugbears of today’s commercial world - executives’ bonuses and offshore companies - the British Supreme Cour.....

Tags : bankers, bonus, purposive approach

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Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) invites comments for the proposal on authorisation of Environmental release of Genetically Engineered Mustard(06.09.2016)

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has invited comments (written submissions) for the proposal on authorisation of environmental r.....

Tags : Genetically Engineered Mustard, Proposal, Comments

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

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

Tags : Malicious prosecution, Civil suit, Damages

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Party partaking in arbitration waives right to object validity(21.02.2002)

By participating in arbitration proceedings without protest, or objection before a court at the initial stage, a party is deemed to have waived its ri.....

Tags : arbitration, jurisdiction, acquiescence, participation, without protest

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An express order of confirmation is imperative to give the employee a substantive right to post(05.09.2016)

Appellant was initially appointed as a driver on temporary basis. By letter dated 29th June, 1987 Appellant was given regular appointment on post of d.....

Tags : Probation, Termination

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Brexit: Being aloof is better than being a fool(27.06.2016)

Whether the government overestimated its position in the blunder to call for a referendum, or Britons mistook the opportunity to test out ‘any change .....

Tags : brexit, european union, referendum, united kingdom

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

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

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

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Chemists and druggists associations practice of mandating NOC requirement prior to the appointment of stockists held anti-competitive(28.07.2016)

Instant information was filed for alleged contravention by Opposite Parties in denying supply of drugs to Informant for want of a No Objection Certifi.....

Tags : Anti-competitive practice, Provisions, Violations, Penalty

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Fundamental rights and human rights cannot be ignored only because of adverse circumstances(03.10.2016)

Issue involved in instant Petition is relating to over-crowding in prisons. Supreme Court by order dated 5th February, 2016 had given directions which.....

Tags : Prisons, Over-crowding, Direction

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Courier Bond executed relating to Customs Cargo Service Provider(31.08.2016)

In Board's Circular no. 32/2013-Customs dated 16.08.2013, wherein, with regard to Regulation 5(1)(iii) of the Handling of Cargo in Customs Area Regula.....

Tags : Bonds, Execution, Cargo Service Provider

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Cabinet approves establishment of an Indian Institute of Management at Jammu(13.10.2016)

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the establishment and operationalisation of Indian Institute of Mana.....

Tags : IIM, Approval, Jammu

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India slams another extension of anti dumping duty against certain Chinese products(09.10.2016)

The Revenue Department of the Finance Ministry has slammed an extension of anti dumping duty on certain Chinese products used in garment, toys and foo.....

Tags : Anti-dumping duty, Extension, Chinese Products

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Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Public Statement dated June 24, 2016(20.09.2016)

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has called on its members and other jurisdictions to apply counter-measures to protect the international financ.....

Tags : Money laundering, Terrorist financing, Measures

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India slams another extension of anti dumping duty against certain Chinese products(09.10.2016)

The Revenue Department of the Finance Ministry has slammed an extension of anti dumping duty on certain Chinese products used in garment, toys and foo.....

Tags : Anti-dumping duty, Extension, Chinese Products

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Import Data Processing and Monitoring System (IDPMS)(06.10.2016)

Attention of Authorized Dealer Category-I (AD Category-I) banks is invited to A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.65 dated April 28, 2016 read with Section .....

Tags : Import data, Monitoring, Efficient data, Processing

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

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

Tags : Bill, Amendment, Approval

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EESL Raises Domestic Bonds to Fund Energy Efficiency Projects in India AA Rating by Both ICRA and CARE(20.09.2016)

Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) has made its maiden issuance of bonds in the domestic market to fund energy efficiency projects in India. Do.....

Tags : Domestic Bonds, Projects, Fund raising

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

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

Tags : HIV/AIDS, Bill, Amendment, Approval

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GEAC Sends Public Comments on Assessment of Food and Environmental Safety Report on Environmental Release of GE Mustard to Sub-Committee(06.10.2016)

A total of 759 comments were received from various stakeholders on the Assessment of Food and Environmental Safety (AFES) report on environmental rele.....

Tags : Food, Environmental Safety, Report, Public Comments

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An unsatisfied quid pro quo(12.08.2015)

The Supreme Court recently deliberated on several appeals questioning the imposition of fee on a 'per bulk litre' of industrial alcohol exported from .....

Tags : excise, quid pro quo, fee

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State has no business to expropriate property, if an award made and necessary steps to complete acquisition have not been taken for a period of five years or more(09.09.2016)

In instant case, a Notification under Section 4 of Land Acquisition Act, 1894, was issued on 24th October, 1961, stating that public purpose for acqui.....

Tags : Compensation, Acquisition, Proceedings, Lapsed

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Cabinet approves MoU between India and European Union on water co-operation(05.10.2016)

The Union Cabinet under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for the signing of MoU between India and European.....

Tags : Water co-operation, Approval, Policies

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Son, whether married or unmarried, has no legal right to live on self acquired house of parents(24.11.2016)

Regular Second Appeal impugns concurrent judgment of Court below whereby civil suit filed by parents of Appellants (respondent Nos.1 & 2) against thei.....

Tags : Property, Right, Evidence

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Duty of Court to neutralize any unjust enrichment and undeserved gain made by litigants only on account of keeping litigation alive(08.08.2016)

Respondent filed complaints against Petitioners before the Competent Authority on allegation that, Petitioners had encroached upon Government land in .....

Tags : Government land, Encroachment, unjust enrichment

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

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

Tags : Illegal Encroachment, Removal, Direction

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Proof of cruelty or harassment by husband or her relative or person charged is sine qua non to inspirit statutory presumption(18.11.2016)

Appellants, in-laws of deceased, being aggrieved by conversion of their acquittal into conviction by High Court under Sections 498A and 304B of Indian.....

Tags : Dowry death, Conviction, Proof

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University can cancel provisional admission on non-submission of final result of qualifying degree on or before cut-off date(22.11.2016)

Petitioner has filed present petition seeking a direction to Respondents not to cancel provisional admission of Petitioner to MBA Programme due to non.....

Tags : Admission, Provisional, Cancellation

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Mere chance of promotion is not a fundamental right(08.08.2016)

Right to be considered for promotion is a right which flows from applicable rule or a policy governing promotion matters

Petitioners w.....

Tags : Promotion, Entitlement

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Revision of North East Industrial and Investment Promotion Policy, 2007 for new industrial units(24.11.2016)

1. Government had approved a package of incentives and concessions to promote industrialization and investment in the North East Region (including Sik.....

Tags : Incentives, Industrialization, Promotion

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Reference made to Labour Court or the Tribunal not to be dismissed in default(20.12.2016)

Petitioners claims to be Safai Kamgar with Respondent / Corporation. All of them claimed to have worked for about two years prior to their oral termin.....

Tags : Reference, Dismissal, Non-prosecution

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Advocate shall not be a full-time salaried employee of any person, government, firm, corporation, so long as he continues to practice(22.12.2016)

In instant case, Respondent applied for certificate of practice to Bar Council of Gujarat, but was informed that her enrollment form for certificate o.....

Tags : Practice certificate, Enrolment, Interim relief

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

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

Tags : Offence, Provision, Applicability

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If there is calculated effort to undermine judiciary, Courts will exercise jurisdiction to punish offender for contempt(21.10.2016)

Appellants were found guilty of committing contempt by High Court of Rajasthan. Simple imprisonment of two months and fine was imposed. Aggrieved by s.....

Tags : Derogatory statements, Contempt, Penalty

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News

J&K High Court Issues Public Notices on Erring Engineers(30.11.2015)

Jammu and Kashmir High Court has issued public notices to all Chief Engineers of Irrigation and Flood Control Department who were posted since 1996 in.....

Tags : Jammu and Kashmir High Court, Chief Engineers of Irrigation , Flood Control Department

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Deduction under Section 10A would be made while computing gross total income of eligible undertaking under Chapter IV of Act(16.12.2016)

The true and correct meaning and effect of provisions of Section 10A of Income Tax Act, 1961 is the principal issue arising for determination. Appella.....

Tags : Deduction, Computation, Gross total income

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Gujarat HC Extends Naroda Patiya Convict’s Bail on Medical Grounds(30.11.2015)

Gujarat High Court has extended temporary bail of Kishan Khubchand Korani, a convict in Naroda Patiya riots case, for two months, as suffering from me.....

Tags : Gujarat High Court , Kishan Khubchand Korani, Naroda Patiya riots case

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A special law shall prevail over the general and prior laws(14.12.2016)

Present Appellant filed an application before trial court to drop the proceedings against him. Trial court partly allowed application and dropped proc.....

Tags : Charge, Provisions, Proceedings, Validity

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Gauhati HC: Promotions to be Based on Efficiency, Not Reservation(19.01.2016)

Gauhati HC has ruled that promotion of State Government employees belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC) and Schedule Tribe (ST) would be based on reservat.....

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System-driven Disclosures in Securities Market(21.12.2016)

1. SEBI, vide circular dated December 01, 2015, had introduced the system-driven disclosures in securities market detailing the procedure to be adopte.....

Tags : System –driven, Disclosures, Introduction

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Murder charge cannot be brought home unless there is some evidence to show that, robbery and murder occurred at same time(20.01.2017)

Accused-Appellant had been convicted by trial Court for offence punishable under Section 302 read with Section 34 of Indian Penal Code, 1860. He has a.....

Tags : Conviction, Provision, Applicability

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CCI Nods for AIA’s Additional Stake Purchase(19.01.2016)

Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved AIA group's 23 per cent additional stake purchase in its life insurance joint venture with the Tata.....

Tags : CCI , Tata Group, AIA

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

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

Tags : Recommendations, Applicability, E-KYC process

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Supreme Court Irks Over Sahara’s Silence on Payment(07.01.2016)

Supreme Court has irked upon Sahara group's silence on issue of paying up a sum of Rs 10,000 crore, a pre-condition set by court for freedom of its im.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Subrata Roy, Sahara group

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Person holding premises gratuitously or as caretaker or servant would not acquire any interest in property even by long possession(06.01.2017)

Instant appeal challenges judgment passed by High Court of Bombay setting aside Order passed by Bombay City Civil Court. Said Notice of Motion was dis.....

Tags : Property, Possession, Caretaker, Interest

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A charge-sheet or show cause notice, issued in course of disciplinary proceedings, cannot ordinarily be quashed by Court(13.02.2017)

Applicant has assailed memorandum of charges and order whereby Respondents have not considered grant of medical leave from 21st March, 2014 to 10th Ap.....

Tags : Charge, Proceedings, Delay

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Petition for poor - filing made easy(16.02.2017)

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

Tags : Scheme, Introduction, Petition, Filing

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SC Sets Aside Orissa High Court Verdict on Trustees of Aurobindo Ashram(06.01.2016)

Supreme Court has set aside verdict of Orissa High Court holding that judicial process to remove trustees of Sri Aurobindo Ashram Trust can continue o.....

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Prosecution under Section 182 of IPC void without following procedure prescribed under Section 195 of Cr. PC(10.01.2017)

Instant appeals arise out of criminal proceedings pending in Court of Additional Session Judge, Delhi in relation to offences registered under Section.....

Tags : Conviction, Procedure, Applicability

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Cabinet approves four GST Bills(20.03.2017)

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

1. The Central Goods a.....

Tags : GST bills, Approval, Integration

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Designated officer dealing externment proceedings has to record opinion that, witnesses not willing to give evidence in public(02.02.2017)

Instant Petition filed for quashing and setting aside of impugned orders passed by Ld. Divisional Commissioner, Aurangabad and Sub Divisional Officer,.....

Tags : Proceedings, Externment, Validity

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Conviction under Section 306 of Indian Penal Code, 1860 can be sustained only on positive act on part of accused to instigate or aid in committing suicide(06.03.2017)

In facts of present case, Applicant submits that, even reading of suicide note as it is, it does not disclose any grudge and grievance against presen.....

Tags : Mens rea, Proceedings, Validity

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Crime and Criminals Tracking Network and Systems Get Extension by One Year(05.04.2017)

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the extension of implementation phase of Crime and Criminals Tracking Network and System.....

Tags : Project, Time, Extension

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New environment standards for gensets(22.03.2016)

The Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change notified new environment.....

Tags : Environment, pollution, generators, standards

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Acceptance of e-BRC of DGFT Towards Proof of Realization of Sale Proceeds for Exports with LEO Date Upto 31.03.2014 under Drawback Scheme(28.02.2017)

Attention is invited to Board's Circular No. 5/2009-Customs dated 2.2.2009 which prescribes Bank Realization Certificate (BRC) as one of the documents.....

Tags : Acceptance, E-brc, Proof, Sale proceeds

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SC Refers Roofit Industries Case to Larger Bench(25.03.2016)

Supreme Court has referred its earlier order in the case of Roofit Industries, which had curtailed discretion on penalties for erring entities, to a l.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Roofit Industries

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Recommendation of Legal Framework for Protection of Interests of Migrants(01.03.2017)

A Government appointed Panel has recommended necessary legal and policy framework to protect the interests of the migrants in the country, stating tha.....

Tags : Recommendation, Protection, Migrants

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Government Makes Service Charge Completely Voluntary(21.04.2017)

The Central Government has approved guidelines making service charge “completely voluntary”. As per the guidelines, levy of service charge amounts to .....

Tags : Service charge, Voluntary, Approval

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Risk Management Systems - Role of the Chief Risk Officer(27.04.2017)

1. Please refer to the guidelines on Risk Management Systems issued vide our circular DBOD.No.BP.(SC).BC.98/21.04.103/99 dated October 7, 1999 and the.....

Tags : Role, Risk Officer

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Cabinet Approves Signing of Air Services Agreement Between India and Greece(22.02.2017)

Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the signing of Air Services Agreement (ASA) between India and Greece. The .....

Tags : Air services, Approval, Agreement

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NGT Raps UPPCB for of Sewage Discharged in Ganga(22.03.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has rapped Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) over quantum of sewage discharged in Ganga from various towns o.....

Tags : National Green Tribunal, Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board

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

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

Tags : Council, Approval, Implementation, GST

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Cabinet approves Amending the Collection of Statistics Act, 2008(15.02.2017)

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved a proposal to introduce a Bill in Parliament to extend the jurisdictio.....

Tags : Amendment, Enactment, Approval

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Cabinet approved the proposal for scrapping of FIPB(24.05.2017)

Union Cabinet has approved phasing out of 25 years old Foreign Investment Promotion Board. With this decision, administrative Ministries/Departments w.....

Tags : FIPB, Abolition, Approval

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Effect of Enactment can be determined by Competent Court only when approached by owner in accordance with law(03.01.2017)

Prayer in present writ petition is for an order restraining Respondent No. 1 from making any encroachment on Petitioner’s colony and from dispossessin.....

Tags : Encroachment, Dispossession, Validity

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Tribunal has power to recall witness on ground of mistake of an Advocate(28.04.2017)

Challenge in present petition is to order, by which learned Presiding Officer of Industrial Tribunal dismissed Petitioner's application for recall of .....

Tags : Cross-examination, Recall, Witness

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Ordinance approved empowering RBI to deal with non-performing assets in banking sector(03.05.2017)

The Union Cabinet has approved an ordinance for amending Banking Regulation Act to speed up recovery of bad loans. The ordinance has been sent to Pres.....

Tags : Ordinance, Approval, NPA

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Supreme Court introduces legal aid scheme for middle income group(16.02.2017)

The Supreme Court has introduced a Middle Income Group Scheme making it easier to seek legal services for citizens whose gross income is not exceeding.....

Tags : Legal aid, Scheme, Introduction

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Legal proceedings cannot be initiated without completing assessment proceedings(14.06.2017)

In facts of present case, Appellant imported P-68 watch movement from Hong Kang and filed Bills of Entry. On basis of invoice issued by overseas suppl.....

Tags : Proceedings, Demand, Maintainability

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Cabinet approves amendment to 'The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009'(22.03.2017)

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the amendment to Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (R.....

Tags : Free Education, Amendment, Approval

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Cabinet approves MoU signed in 2011 and Renewal of MoU between Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and Higher Colleges of Technology, United Arab Emirates(03.05.2017)

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its ex-post facto approval for the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) sign.....

Tags : MOU, Approval, Chartered Accountants, Institute

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

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

Tags : president’s rule, uttarakhand, appropriation bill

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Third Protocol Amending India-Singapore DTAA notified(23.03.2017)

The Third Protocol amending India-Singapore Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) which was signed on 30th December, 2016, has come into force on.....

Tags : Double Taxation, Protocol, Amendment

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Bombay HC Orders Men Accused Of Molestation To Sweep Roads(08.01.2016)

Bombay High Court has ordered four young men accused of molestation and attempted murder to sweep public roads once a week for six months while scrapp.....

Tags : Bomba, y High Court, sweep public roads

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Clarifications in respect of the provisions of IRDAI (Health Insurance) Regulations 2016 and Guidelines on Product Filing in Health Insurance(10.01.2017)

Reference is invited to the provisions of Guidelines on Product Filing in Health Insurance notified vide ref: IRDA/HLT/REG/CIR/150/07/2016 dated 29th .....

Tags : Clarifications, provisions, IRDAI

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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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Assessee is eligible for benefit under Section 80 of Finance Act, 1994, where service tax along with interest is paid before issue of show-cause notice(07.06.2017)

Present appeal has been filed by Revenue against impugned order passed by Commissioner whereby Commissioner has dropped penalty under Section 76, 77 a.....

Tags : Penalty, Dropping of, Validity

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For attracting the provisions of offence punishable Section 7 of Essential Commodities Act,1955/Act the order under Section 3 of Act is essential.(08.03.2017)

By way of filing these applications, Applicants have prayed to quash and set aside respective first information reports, registered against them for .....

Tags : FIR, Proceedings, Quashing

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Ordinance approved empowering RBI to deal with non-performing assets in banking sector(03.05.2017)

The Union Cabinet has approved an ordinance for amending Banking Regulation Act to speed up recovery of bad loans. The ordinance has been sent to Pres.....

Tags : Ordinance, Approval, NPA

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Central Government abolishes various Cesses in the last three years for smooth roll-out of GST(07.06.2017)

The Central Government in the last three General Budgets viz 2015-16, 2016-17 and 2017-18 has gradually abolished various cesses on goods and services.....

Tags : Cesses, Abolition, GST roll-out

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NGT Impleads CMDA in Porur Lake Protection Case(20.08.2015)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has suo-moto made Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) a party to case relating to construction of a bund a.....

Tags : National Green Tribunal,Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority

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Refund shall be effected on production of necessary documents of evidences(27.06.2017)

Present appeal is against impugned order dated 11.1.2016 passed by Commissioner of Customs (A) whereby Commissioner (A) set aside the Order-in-Origina.....

Tags : Refund, Eligibility, Document, Production

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Petitioner must show impinging of right, not demand creation anew, to invoke jurisdiction under Article 226(14.07.2015)

In claim that the Petitioner's error in shading the wrong code of the test booklet should have been corrected by the invigilator, the High Court found.....

Tags : Examination, error, existing right, article 226

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Extension of last date to receive comments on TRAI's Consultation Paper on Data Speed under Wireless Broadband Plans dated 1st June, 2017(28.06.2017)

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) had invited comments of stakeholders on Consultation Paper on Data Speed under Wireless Broadband Plans d.....

Tags : Extension, date, Data Speed, Broadband Plans

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Government takes a number of measures to promote Country's performance in 'Ease of Doing Business'(27.03.2017)

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has taken steps for drafting four Labour Codes on Wages; Industrial Relations; Social Security & Welfare; and Sa.....

Tags : Measures, Promotions, Business

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Additional Provisions For Standard Advances At Higher Than The Prescribed Rates(18.04.2017)

Please refer to paragraph 5 of the Master Circular - Prudential norms on Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning pertaining to Advan.....

Tags : Additional provisions, Rates, High

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National Company Law Tribunal Asks Astro to Not to Exit AskMe for 6 Weeks(31.08.2016)

National Company Law Tribunal has asked Astro Entertainment Networks Ltd not to exit e-commerce website AskMe.com, in which it is an investor, for six.....

Tags : National Company Law Tribunal, Astro Entertainment Networks Ltd

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Postponement of provision relating to TDS (Section 51) and TCS (Section 52) of the CGST / SGST Act 2017(26.06.2017)

With the objective of ensuring smooth rollout of GST and taking into account the feedback received from the trade and industry regarding the provision.....

Tags : Postponement, Provision, TDS

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NGT Orders Jaypee Group to Start Garbage Processing Plant by July 27(15.07.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Jaypee Group to start garbage processing plant at Dadu Majra by July 27.

Tags : National Green Tribunal , Jaypee Group

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

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

Tags : Approval, Bill, Financial Resolution, Deposit Insurance

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NGT Directs Trucks Entering Delhi to Pay Environmental Tax(08.10.2015)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed all commercial vehicles entering Delhi to pay environmental compensation charge in addition to the toll tax.....

Tags : National Green Tribunal ,Environmental Tax

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Unless Defendants have the statutory defence, they have committed an offence(03.08.2017)

Present is an interlocutory appeal in a criminal case which concerns the correct construction of Section 92(1) of the Trade Marks Act, 1994. The Appel.....

Tags : Infringement, Provision, Interpretation

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NGT Issues Notice to Centre over Use of Ponies in Vaishno Devi Shrine(19.10.2015)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) issued notice to Ministry of Environment and Forests, Jammu and Kashmir Government, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board .....

Tags : National Green Tribunal , Ministry of Environment and Forests, Jammu and Kashmir Government, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board

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Cabinet approves MoU between India and Sweden on IPRs(16.08.2017)

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today has given its approval to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India.....

Tags : MoU, Approval, IPRs

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Making of construction by spending of moneys would not make Appellant anything more than a licensee(01.05.2017)

Present Regular Second Appeal under Section 100 of Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC) is filed by Defendant in suit impugning concurrent judgments of.....

Tags : Property, Possession, Will

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Ordinance approved empowering RBI to deal with non-performing assets in banking sector(03.05.2017)

The Union Cabinet has approved an ordinance for amending Banking Regulation Act to speed up recovery of bad loans. The ordinance has been sent to Pres.....

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NGT Orders for CNG Station in Manali by January(12.10.2015)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Centre and all departments concerned of HP to extend their full cooperation for installation of a CNG stati.....

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

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

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Madras HC Seeks Centre’s Response Over Crop Insurance Scheme(01.09.2015)

Madras High Court has ordered Central Government to file affidavit stating as to when the proposed new crop insurance scheme for farmers will be final.....

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Measures Taken by Government to Protect Ancient and Traditional Knowledge of Indigenous Medicinal Systems(18.07.2017)

Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) is a pioneering Indian initiative to prevent exploitation and to protect Indian traditional knowledge fro.....

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

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

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Cabinet approves procedure and mechanism for Strategic Disinvestment(16.08.2017)

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the proposal of Department of Investment and.....

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Secretary MSME reviews implementation of Public Procurement Policy by various PSUs in National SC ST Hub Conclave(13.09.2017)

National SC ST Hub Conclave was chaired by Dr. Arun Kumar Panda, Secretary, Ministry of MSME, and other senior officials of the ministry were present .....

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RBI seeks feedback on Draft Framework on External Commercial Borrowings(23.09.2015)

The Reserve Bank of India introduced the draft framework on External Commercial Borrowings for comments and feedback. The same may be sent by e-mail o.....

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If an issue stood decided, the benefit thereof must be given to similarly placed persons(31.08.2017)

The present petition has been filed by the Petitioner with prayers for issuance of writ of Mandamus directing the Respondent to allow the Time Bound P.....

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NGT Issues Summon to Top Officers of Authorities over Ganga Cleaning Project(08.10.2015)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has rapped National Mission on Clean Ganga (NMCG) and Central Pollution Control board (CPCB) over Ganga cleaning project.....

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Public servant facing charge of criminal misconduct is not liable to furnish any explanation in absence of proof of the allegation(09.08.2017)

Appellant seeks to overturn judgment rendered by High Court thereby affirming his conviction passed by Trial Court under Section 13(1)(e) read with Se.....

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SC Awards US Citizen Rs 2cr Accident Compensation after 27 years of Legal Battle(09.10.2015)

SC has awarded a compensation of around Rs 1.17 crore along with interest of 6% to be paid by Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation whose bus had.....

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Improving working conditions of labourers through reform in Labour Laws(09.08.2017)

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has taken a number of legislative initiatives in labour laws during the last 3 years. Such initiatives include: .....

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Uncaging growth and development around Okhla Bird Sanctuary(19.08.2015)

In an aptly named Notification, 'Central Government hereby notifies an area up to one hundred meter from the eastern, western and southern boundary an.....

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Rolling out of GST presents great opportunities : Kalraj Mishra(13.07.2017)

Ministry of MSME along with FICCI organized National Workshop on GST and Digital MSME here today. Speaking on the occasion Shri Kalraj Mishra, Union M.....

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Delhi High Court Extends Stay on Proceedings Against Subrata Roy in IT Case(19.08.2015)

Delhi High Court has extended stay on trial court proceedings against Sahara Chief Subrata Roy in Income Tax (IT) case for allegedly not filing return.....

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At midnight, India’s biggest tax reform ‘GST’ is rolled Out from Parliament’s Central Hall(01.07.2017)

The long awaited Goods and Services Tax has finally seen light of day with its roll out at midnight of 30th June 2017. Ending a slew of indirect taxes.....

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Government of India and World Bank sign $200 Million Loan Agreement for the Assam Agribusiness and Rural Transformation Project(30.10.2017)

The Government of India and the World Bank today signed a $200 million Loan Agreement for the Assam Agribusiness and Rural Transformation Project. The.....

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Insurance Guidelines on "Indian owned and controlled"(19.10.2015)

Insurance Regulatory Development Authority of India has introduced guidelines pursuant to the Insurance Laws (Amendment) Act, 2015. The Guidelines men.....

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

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

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CBEC enhances limits for arrest and prosecution(23.10.2015)

Central Board of Excise and Customs has revised limits for arrest and prosecution in cases of misutilisation of input credit, smuggling or mis-declara.....

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Cabinet approves setting up of a Commission to examine the Sub-Categorization within OBCs(23.08.2017)

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today approved a proposal for setting up of a Commission under Article 340 of the Const.....

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NGT Extends Time Limit Till Sept. 18 to File Reply to Plea Regarding New Capital for Andhra Pradesh(31.08.2015)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has extended time till Sept 18 for Union Ministry of Environment to file counter reply to plea of Pandalaneni Srimannara.....

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Extension of last date to receive comments on TRAI's Consultation Paper on Data Speed under Wireless Broadband Plans dated 1st June, 2017(20.07.2017)

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) had invited comments of stakeholders on Consultation Paper on Data Speed under Wireless Broadband Plans d.....

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Bombay HC Orders Credit to Joint Author for 'Rock On 2' to Abhishek Kapoor(26.10.2015)

Bombay HC on plea of Abhishek Kapoor alleging that movie “Rock On 2” was written and directed by him but he was not given the credit for the movie's s.....

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Cabinet approves New Central Sector Scheme - "Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana"(23.08.2017)

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the renaming of the new Central Sector Schem.....

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Bombay HC Summons Sunil Mantri in Rs 300-Crore Cheating Case(23.11.2015)

Bombay High Court has summoned real-estate baron Sunil Mantri for allegedly cheating investors, home-buyers and borrowers of over Rs 300 crore. The co.....

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India-Australia Convened First Joint Steering Committee(06.10.2017)

The officials of India-Australia met for first Joint Steering Committee on 6th October, 2017. Shri TVSN Prasad, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Home.....

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CMRL’s invocation of Gammon’s guarantee would cause irretrievable injustice(08.09.2015)

The Madras High Court granted an injunction in favour of Gammon, preventing Chennai Metro Rail Limited from invoking its bank guarantee. CMRL’s move s.....

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Branding Strategy for Export Oriented Indian Products(31.07.2017)

India's Foreign Trade Policy Statement released in 2015 emphasises the need of a branding strategy. The India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF) establish.....

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Employees to be able to make EPF claims directly(01.12.2015)

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has notified that employees whose Aadhaar and bank account details have been seeded in their activated Universal.....

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An appeal shall lie only from the final order passed by a Court(15.09.2017)

The present writ petition has been filed challenging the order passed by the learned Financial Commissioner in Revision Petition whereby the learned F.....

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

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

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Government signs Global Environment Facility (GEF) Grant Agreement with the World Bank(16.08.2017)

The Government of India and the World Bank has signed a US dollar 24.64 million grant from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) in order to improve e.....

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NGT Serves Notice to Centre Seeking Stay on Lakhwar Project(29.09.2015)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has sought response from Ministry of Environment and Forests, Ministry of Water Resources and Uttarkahand Jal Vidyut Nig.....

Tags : National Green Tribunal, Lakhwar Project,Ministry of Environment and Forests, Ministry of Water Resources ,Uttarkahand Jal Vidyut Nigam

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CIPAM-DIPP launches social media campaign to promote Geographical Indications(04.09.2017)

The Cell for IPR Promotions & Management (CIPAM) under the aegis of Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), Ministry of Commerce and Ind.....

Tags : Geographical Indications, Campaign, Promotion

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NGT Directs States to Check Crop Burning(05.11.2015)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Delhi to notify steps to check pollution on account of crop burn.....

Tags : National Green Tribunal , unjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Delhi, Crop Burning

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A party to the dispute ought not be appointed as the administrator(10.11.2017)

By chamber summons filed 24 August 2017, the first and second Defendants sought an order appointing an administrator to the estate of the late Maria S.....

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Revised directions for acquisition of shares and voting rights in private banks(19.11.2015)

The Reserve Bank of India issued revised guidelines requiring prior approval for acquiring share or voting rights in private sector banks. Two amendme.....

Tags : Private bank, voting rights, acquisition, fit and proper

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Government of India decides to reduce the Basic Excise Duty rate on Petrol and Diesel [both branded and unbranded] by Rs. 2 per litre with effect from 4th October, 2017(03.10.2017)

The Government of India has decided to reduce the Basic Excise Duty rate on Petrol and Diesel [both branded and unbranded] by Rs. 2 per litre with eff.....

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NGT Order Setback for Financial Restructuring of Maheshwar Hydel Project(05.11.2015)

NGT, in order to carry out financial restructuring of much-delayed 400 MW Shree Maheshwar hydel project on Narmada river, has directed Government that.....

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Cabinet approves Wage Policy for the 8th Round of Wage Negotiations for workmen in Central Public Sector Enterprises(22.11.2017)

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the Wage Policy for the 8th Round of Wage Negotiations for workmen in Centr.....

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NGT Issues Bailable Warrant against 2 Noida Builders for Misuse of Groundwater(15.10.2015)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has served a bailable warrant on two Noida-based construction companies, Assotech Realty Pvt Ltd and Panchsheel Greens 2.....

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Cabinet approves Scheme of Budgetary Support under GST Regime to the eligible units located in States of Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and North Eastern States including Sikkim(16.08.2017)

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today has given its approval to the Scheme of providing Bud.....

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Gujarat HC Orders State, GPCB to File Reply on Vehicular Pollution PIL(16.12.2015)

Gujarat HC has ordered State Government and Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) to file affidavits on a PIL seeking court’s direction for taking me.....

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Investigations in cases of 'Paradise Papers' to be monitored through reconstituted Multi Agency Group(06.11.2017)

Revelations made today in the media under the name 'Paradise Papers' [based upon expose done by the International Consortium of Investigative Journali.....

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Microsoft, Google Settels Patent War(01.10.2015)

Microsoft Corp and Google Inc have agreed to settle all 18 cases under patent infringement litigation against each other in United States and Germany.

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India Set the Course For First Ever Bullet Train On Its Soil(14.09.2017)

The Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe jointly laid the foundation stone for India’s first ever bullet .....

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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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Section 195(1)(b)(ii) of CrPC would be attracted only when offences enumerated therein committed with respect to document after it has been produced or given in evidence in a proceeding in any Court(03.11.2017)

Present appeal has been filed against judgment of High Court dismissing Petition which was filed by the Appellant questioning the judgment of Addition.....

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Delhi HC Restrains Marketing or Selling of Items under Royal Enfield Trademarks on eBay.in(23.10.2015)

Delhi HC has restrained two people from marketing or selling on eBay, products under name of 'Royal Enfield', 'Bullet' or any other trademark deceptiv.....

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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.....

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NGT Junks Application Supporting Metro Car Shed at Aarey(16.12.2015)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has denied an intervention application filed by Mumbai Underground (a group of citizens from South Mumbai) , after they.....

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Cabinet approves restructuring of National Rural Drinking Water Programme(10.11.2017)

In order to ensure adequate safe water for drinking and good quality service delivery to the citizens living in remote areas, the Union Cabinet chaire.....

Tags : Programme, Continuation, Approval

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Cabinet approves rightsizing the Competition Commission of India(04.04.2018)

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for rightsizing the Competition Commission of India (CCI) from O.....

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Delhi HC: Unfortunate That Property Dispute Pending for 30 Years(16.05.2016)

Delhi HC has termed it "very unfortunate" that an appeal regarding a property dispute was pending before it for over 30 years and no satisfactory solu.....

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Cabinet approves MoU on Cooperation in the field of Medicinal Plants between India and Equatorial Guinea(16.05.2018)

The Union Cabinet Chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its ex-post facto approval to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Cooper.....

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Procedure to be followed by nominated agencies importing gold/ silver/ platinum under the scheme for 'Export Against Supply by Nominated Agencies'(23.07.2018)

1. Circular no. 27/2016-Customs dated 10.06.2016 was issued providing for a simplified procedure in view of non-applicability of warehousing provision.....

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SC Rules, Govt. Official’s Illegal Assets Can’t be Attached, if He Dies During Pendency of Suit(05.07.2016)

Supreme Court has ruled that disproportionate assets amassed by a government official cannot be attached from his family members if the officer dies d.....

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Cabinet approves Repositioning of North Eastern Council(13.06.2018)

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the proposal of Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER.....

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Providing Safety and Protection to Women Workers in Both Organised and Unorganised Sectors(25.07.2018)

The Government has provided protective measures especially to women workers in various labour laws like the Factories Act, 1948, the Mines Act, 1952, .....

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SC Admits Cipla’s Plea against La Roche(28.01.2016)

SC has admitted plea of generic drug manufacturer Cipla Ltd challenging Delhi HC order holding it guilty of infringing Swiss pharma company Hoffmann-L.....

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Relief for MSME Borrowers registered under Goods and Services Tax (GST)(07.02.2018)

Presently, banks and NBFCs in India generally classify a loan account as Non-Performing Asset (NPA) based on 90 day and 120 day delinquency norms, res.....

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Patna HC Junks Principal Secretary’s Order to Remove Deputy Mayor(15.12.2015)

Patna HC has junked order of Principal Secretary, Urban Development and Housing Department (UDHD) to remove Roop Narayan from the post of Deputy Chief.....

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Coal India's New App "Grahak Sadak Koyla Vitaran App" for the benefit of customers lifting coal through road mode(07.11.2017)

This app is a step towards transparency in the system of loading programme and despatch. The app also helps in logistics planning for lifting of coal .....

Tags : New App, Benefit, customers, Road mode

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Patna HC Grants Bail to Accused in Gaya Road Rage Murder of Class 12 Student(21.10.2016)

Patna High Court has granted bail to Rocky Yadav, who was arrested for being accused of murdering 16-year old Aditya Sachdeva in a case of road-rage.

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Cabinet approves MoU between India and Brazil for cooperation in the fields of Zebu Cattle Genomics and Assisted Reproductive Technologies(30.08.2017)

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi was apprised of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between India and Brazil for c.....

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Union Environment Ministry Issues Strict Norms for Thermal Plants(23.12.2015)

Union Environment Ministry has notified revised norms of emission standards for coal-based thermal power plants in the country and made it mandatory f.....

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Cabinet approves amendment in the National Council for Teacher Education Act, 1993(01.11.2017)

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for introduction of a Bill in Parliament to amend the Nation.....

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Vehicles purchased by company for officers’ personal use not excluded from consumer protection law(08.07.2016)

The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission held that vehicles purchased by a company for its directors for their personal use are not exclude.....

Tags : consumer protection, vehicles, comercial use, directors

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CJI Changes Subject-wise Roster in Supreme Court(13.08.2018)

Chief Justice of India has changed the subject-wise roster for judges in the Supreme Court to categorise cases for Justice R. Banumathi, who now heads.....

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Madras High Court Dismisses Plea Against BCCI(09.09.2015)

Madras High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation petition, seeking direction to Centre to take over management and administration of crick.....

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India signs Financing Loan Agreement with the World Bank for US$ 74 Million for Uttarakhand Workforce Development Project (UKWDP)(18.09.2018)

A Loan Agreement for IBRD Credit of US$74 million equivalent for the Uttarakhand Workforce Development Project (UKWDP) was signed with the World Bank .....

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NGT Seeks Report on Waste-to-Energy and Thermal Power Plants(08.02.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to submit within a week inspection report on waste-to-energy and ther.....

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Fifteenth Finance Commission invites suggestions/views from general public, institutions for higher inclusive growth(22.02.2018)

The Fifteenth Finance Commission has invited suggestions/views on issues related to the terms of reference from the members of the general public, ins.....

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Income Tax Department steps-up actions under Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act : Benami properties of more than Rs. 3,500 crore in more than 900 cases attached(11.01.2018)

Due to intensive efforts undertaken by the Income Tax Department, provisional attachment has been made in more than 900 cases of properties under the .....

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Bombay HC Directs Central Railway to Grant Maternity Leave to Employee Who Opted for Surrogacy(01.02.2016)

Bombay HC, while directing railways to grant 180-day maternity leave to complainant, has said "There is nothing in the rules that dis-entitles materni.....

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Cabinet approves Implementation of 'Prime Minister Research Fellows (PMRF)'(07.02.2018)

The Union Cabinet today approved implementation of 'Prime Minister's Research Fellows (PMRF)' scheme at a total cost of Rs.1650 crore for a period of .....

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Principles of natural justice brings within its wake a right to cross-examine a witness produced in a proceeding(23.07.2018)

The Petitioner assails an order in original dated February 13, 2018. The Petitioner submits that, the impugned order stands vitiated by breach of prin.....

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EU Court Refuses Barcelona FC Badge Trademark(14.12.2015)

European Court of Justice has ruled that football club Barcelona cannot use outline of its badge as a trademark because it does not make clear to cons.....

Tags : European Court of Justice, trademark , Barcelona

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Heirs of complainant can continue the prosecution(03.11.2017)

Instant appeal has been filed against the judgment of the High Court allowing an application filed by the legal representatives of Petitioner. Chandra.....

Tags : Complaint, Prosecution, Legal heirs

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E-Waste Management Rules, 2016(23.03.2016)

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

Tags : e-waste, rules, producers, informal sector

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

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

Tags : Approval, Co-operation Agreement, Railway Sector

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Bombay HC Grants Parole to Former Don Arun Gawli to Attend Ailing Wife(18.10.2016)

Bombay HC has granted parole to Don Arun Gawli to attend to his ailing wife, who will be undergoing surgery on October 25 in Mumbai.

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Act of issuance of process is a serious business; a trial cannot be based on vague and incomplete allegations in complaint(26.09.2018)

Present application has been filed for invoking inherent powers of present Court, by the original accused No. 2 in order to challenge order of issue o.....

Tags : Complaint, Proceedings, Validity

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SC Recalls Order for Promotion Quota in Banks(11.01.2016)

Supreme Court has recalled its direction to grant quota in promotions to SC/ST employees in higher grade posts in public sector banks, and left it to .....

Tags : Supreme Court, quota in promotions to SC/ST employees , public sector banks

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Honest guess work will always be required for calculating the mesne profits(19.01.2018)

Instant Regular First Appeal under Section 96 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC) is filed by the Appellant/tenant/Oriental Insurance Company L.....

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CCI Approves Yokohama Rubber-Alliance Tire Group Deal(31.05.2016)

Yokohama Rubber Co has received approval from Competition Commission of India (CCI) to acquire off-highway-tyre manufacturer Alliance Tire Group (ATG).....

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Proof of rashness and negligence on part of driver of vehicle is sine qua non for maintaining a claim petition(12.04.2018)

In instant case, The Appellant filed a claim petition under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicle Act,1988 on account of multiple grievous injuries sustain.....

Tags : Compensation, Grant, Proof, Negligence

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Amendments in Hand Book of Procedures 2015-20(31.08.2016)

In exercise of powers conferred under Paragraph 1.03 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020, as amended from time to time, the Director General of Fore.....

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Relatives of husband should not be roped in on basis of omnibus allegations unless specific instances of their involvement in crime are made out(21.08.2018)

In instant case, Respondent No. 2 submitted a complaint to the Police Station, Cyberabad, alleging harassment by her husband and his family members in.....

Tags : FIR, Proceedings, Quashing

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Cabinet approves Special Remission Scheme for prisoners(18.07.2018)

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister grants Special Remission to Prisoners as part of Commemoration of 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma G.....

Tags : Prisoners, Remission Scheme, Approval

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Gauhati HC Put Hold on Assembly Proceedings in Arunachal Pradesh(18.12.2015)

Gauhati High Court has put on hold assembly proceedings in Arunachal Pradesh till February 2, providing relief to Congress Government which was voted .....

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Pre-ponement of introduction of BS -VI grade auto fuels in NCT Delhi(15.11.2017)

The Government of India has been making concerted efforts in line with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's Commitment at COP 21, to reduce vehicular e.....

Tags : Introduction, BS -VI grade, Auto fuels, Delhi

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EPFO Raises Rate Marginally to 8.8% for FY16(17.02.2016)

Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has marginally raised interest rate on retirement savings to 8.80% for 2015 -16 from 8.75% last year but.....

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Approval of Centre for Brain Research, Bangalore by the Central Government in the category of 'Scientific Research Association'(28.11.2018)

It is hereby notified for general information that the organization M/s Centre for Brain Research, Bangalore (PAN:AABTC7082K) has been approved by the.....

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NGT Orders Alaknanda Hydro Power to Pay Rs 9.26 Cr(23.08.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has held Alaknanda Hydro Power Co. Ltd. - GVK liable for payment of compensation for lack of proper care in storing muck.....

Tags : National Green Tribunal, Alaknanda Hydro Power Co. Ltd.

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No presumption can be absolute; every presumption is rebuttable(25.06.2018)

The Appellant has challenged his conviction under Section 4 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) and Sections 452 .....

Tags : Conviction, Proof, Validity

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Once there is inherent power in Government to grant extension of services, subject to certain limitations in public interest, there cannot be absolute fetter on such power(28.06.2018)

Controversy in present petition pertains to the post of Chief Electrical Engineer in the Electricity Department of Government of Goa. The Petitioner a.....

Tags : Feeder post, Promotion, Grant

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SC Issues Notice over Clinical Trial of Rotavac(06.07.2016)

SC has issued notice to Centre, Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and Christian Medical College, Vellore on a plea seeking disclosure of complete cent.....

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State Government Obliged To Provide Medical Treatment To Prisoners In Need(18.06.2018)

By way of this writ petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, prayer has been made on behalf of petitioner seeking his release on par.....

Tags : Parole, Medical Treatment, Prison, Prisoners

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SC Extends Subrata’s Parole(12.05.2016)

Supreme Court has extended parole of Sahara Chief Subrata Roy till July 11.

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Shri Ashwini Lohani launches "Guidebook for Creating a Child Friendly and Protective Environment for Children in Contact with Railways'(16.05.2018)

A "Guidebook for Creating a Child Friendly and Protective Environment for Children in Contact with Railways', developed by National Commission for pro.....

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How long can builders keep paying compensation(11.05.2016)

The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission passed yet another order against a property developer for its prolonged failure to deliver possess.....

Tags : property developer, possession, delay, compensation

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University Grants Commission has approved UGC (Online Courses) Regulations, 2018 as landmark reform in the field of Higher Education(24.05.2018)

Higher Educational Institutions can now offer Certificate, Diploma and Degree Programmes in full-fledged online mode in line with their regular progra.....

Tags : Online courses, Regulations, Approval

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NGT Wants Clearance for Metro Lines(03.06.2016)

National Green Tribunal has directed the Noida Metro Rail Corporation to obtain an environment clearance for the construction of a line between Noida .....

Tags : NGT, Metro

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When sender has dispatched notice by post with correct address, then it can be deemed to have been served upon the sendee(19.04.2018)

The Applicant, through present application moved under Section 482 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC), has invoked the inherent jurisdiction o.....

Tags : Notice, Service, Proceedings, Quashing of

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

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

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Solid Waste Management Rules for Swachh Bharat Programme(18.12.2017)

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

Tags : Rules, Swachh Bharat, Programme

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Annual Assessment of Liveability Standards in Cities - An ambitious national project(13.02.2018)

Shri Hardeep Puri, Minister of State (I/C) for Housing & Urban Affairs has informed that his Ministry has planned to conduct an 'Annual Assessment of .....

Tags : Project, Yearly Survey, Ranking, Cities

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Enhancing Credit Supply for Large Borrowers through Market Mechanism(12.05.2016)

The Reserve Bank of India released a paper on Framework for enhancing .....

Tags : rbi, large borrower, risk, asset

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Commerce Minister Releases Strategy Paper on Computer Software and Electronics Exports(24.05.2018)

The Union Minister for Commerce & Industry Suresh Prabhu releasing the strategy paper & business plan of India's Computer Software & ITeS and Electron.....

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SC to Amity: Was Student Harassed?(06.09.2016)

SC, while observing that there was “an element of suspicion“ in suicide of Amity Law School (ALS) student Sushant Rohilla allegedly after being denied.....

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Once factum of existence of legal necessity stood proved, no co-coparcener (son) has a right to challenge sale made by Karta of his family(20.08.2018)

Present appeal is filed by the legal representatives of the original Plaintiff against the final judgment passed by the High Court. By impugned order,.....

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EU countries not obliged to extend extradition protections to non-nationals(10.05.2016)

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Roll out of e-Way Bill system for intra-State movement of goods in the Maharashtra, Manipur and Union Territories (without legislature)(24.05.2018)

As per the decision of the GST Council, e-Way Bill system for inter-State movement of goods has been rolled out from 1st April, 2018. As on 23rd May, .....

Tags : Roll out, E-Way Bill, Movement, Goods

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Cabinet approves continuation of Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme beyond 12th Plan(10.01.2018)

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval to continuation of Members of Parl.....

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SC: No distinction between event and broadcaster adverts(27.05.2016)

Broadcaster sharing the ‘world feed’ of a sporting event of national importance with Prasar Bharati must provide the “best feed”, one free from commer.....

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Bombay High Court: We Can’t Decide If Mumbai Metro Should be Underground(20.04.2018)

Bombay High Court has said that it cannot decide if the proposed Metro II-B line connecting the western and eastern suburbs of the metropolios should .....

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SC Says, Spurt in Violent Protest on Religious and Caste Lines is “Unfortunate”(16.08.2016)

SC has expressed concern over sudden spurt in violent protest on the line of religion, language, caste divisions across the country and termed it "unf.....

Tags : SC, police personnel , violent protest

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

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

Tags : Motor Vehicles Rules, Amendments, Proposal

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

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

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

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

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Cabinet approves accession to WIPO Copyright Treaty, 1996 and WIPO Performance and Phonograms Treaty, 1996(04.07.2018)

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the proposal submitted by Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, M.....

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Not precluded as ‘consumer’ even if outcome commercial(22.07.2016)

Unless a party approaching the consumer disputes redressal forums is a partner or a co-adventurer in a business from which dispute arises, it remains .....

Tags : consumer, protection, commercial, joint venture

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Prisoners Can Approach LSA for Non-registration of Parole Application: Punjab & Haryana HC(14.08.2018)

Kerala High Court has said that in case the parole application is not taken by Jail Superintendent for any reason, the matter may be brought to notic.....

Tags : Kerala High Court, Parole

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Enemy Property (Amendment and Validation) Ordinance, 2016(08.01.2016)

The President has promulgated the Enemy Property (Amendment and Validation) Ordinan.....

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Rationalisation of long term capital gains proposed, Revenue gain of about Rs.20,000 crores expected in the first year(01.02.2018)

The Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Shri Arun Jaitley today proposed to tax long term capital gains exceeding Rs.1 lakh at the rate of 10.....

Tags : Rationalisation, Capital gains, Proposal

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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting Frames New Business Policy for Publications Division(25.01.2016)

Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has framed a new business policy for Publications Division with the objective to streamline business practices .....

Tags : Ministry of Information & Broadcasting , Publications Division

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India Signs Financing Agreement with World Bank for US$ 48 Million for "Nagaland Health Project"(16.01.2017)

A financing agreement for IDA credit of US$ 48 million (equivalent) for the 'Nagaland Health Project' was signed with the World Bank here today. The F.....

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Fresh environmental clearance necessary for expansion beyond limits approved by Prior EC(03.12.2019)

The present Civil Appeal arises from an order of the Principal Bench of the National Green Tribunal. In its order, the NGT held that, the increase in .....

Tags : Environmental impact, Regulatory procedure, Compliance

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Registering NBFCs to become simpler(17.06.2016)

The Reserve Bank of India resolved to simpli.....

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Promotion and demotion of SCs and STs(02.08.2018)

The Supreme Court in Special Leave Petition (Civil) No.30621/2011 has passed the following order on 17.5.2018:-

"It is directed that the pen.....

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Madras HC Summons TN Public Prosecutor in IT Professional Murder Case(29.06.2016)

Madras HC has summoned Tamil Nadu Public Prosecutor and directed him to give his clarification on a media report alleging lack of coordination between.....

Tags : Madras HC, IT Professional Murder Case, Tamil Nadu Public Prosecutor

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Transition plan to the new GST Return(11.06.2019)

The GST Council in its 31st meeting decided that a new GST return system will be introduced to facilitate taxpayers. In order to ease transition to th.....

Tags : Transition plan, GST Return, Introduction

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No legal contract will come into force unless the offer and acceptance of proposal is made(09.08.2016)

Wife of complainant/petitioner, took housing loan from HDFC Ltd. For security of said loan, HDFC loan cover term insurance policy was purchased from H.....

Tags : Insurance, Proposal, offer and acceptance, Compensation

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SC: Mere Membership of Banned Organization Will Not Lead to Inference of Committing Terrorist Act(29.05.2019)

Supreme Court has rejected the challenge brought by Maharashtra Government against the Bombay High Court's order granting bail to alleged Maoist sympa.....

Tags : SC, Terrorist

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Department of Environment suggested alternative for defunct coastal authorities(25.04.2016)

The Central Government outlined proposals to avoid confusion and subversion of laws in areas where Coastal Zone Management Authorities are not functio.....

Tags : Coastal authority, department of environment

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Cabinet approves Doubling of Investment Limit for Senior Citizens from Rs. 7.5 lakh to Rs.15 lakh under Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandan Yojana (PMVVY)(02.05.2018)

The Union Cabinet chaired by chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for extending the investment limit from Rs 7.5 lakhs .....

Tags : Investment Limit, Senior Citizens, Doubling, Approval

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Delhi HC Seeks Government’s Reply over Parole Plea by Convict of 1995 Tandoor Murder Case(21.12.2016)

Delhi High Court has sought Delhi Government Reply over plea by former youth Congress leader Sushil Sharma, who is undergoing life term in 1995 sensat.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, 1995 Tandoor Murder Case, Parole

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

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

Tags : Pilot project, Cities, Selection

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SC Dismisses Petition Which Questioned Delay in MOP Appointments of Judges Before It’s Finalisation(09.11.2017)

Supreme Court has dismissed a petition seeking an explanation from the Centre for the delay in finalizing the Memorandum of Procedure (MOP) for appoin.....

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FIR as well as criminal proceedings can be quashed to prevent abuse of process of any Court, even in not compoundable cases, where parties have settled the matter(04.10.2019)

Present petition has been preferred under Section 482 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) for quashing of FIR registered under Sections 354(D) .....

Tags : FIR, Proceedings, Quashing of

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SC Extends Stay on Commercial Release of Genetically Modified Mustard Crops(18.10.2016)

Supreme Court has extended stay on commercial release of Genetically Modified (GM) mustard crop till further orders as the matter did not reach board .....

Tags : Supreme Court, Genetically Modified (GM) mustard crop

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Supreme Court Strikes Down Section 497 of Indian Penal Code(27.09.2018)

In a historical judgment, Supreme Court has struck down 158 Year Old Section 497 of Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) which criminalizes adultery, as unco.....

Tags : Adultery, Provision, Validity

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Madras HC: Remarried Widow Entitled to Receive Provident Fund Amount(21.12.2016)

Madras High Court has held that a widow is entitled to receive amount that had accumulated in Provident Fund account of her late husband even if she h.....

Tags : Madras High Court, Remarried Widow, Provident Fund

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Burden of proving that, victim is not a bona fide passenger lies on Railways(19.12.2017)

In facts of present case, according to Appellant, the deceased used to travel in train by purchasing II class ticket and that they came to know from t.....

Tags : Bona fide, Burden of proof, Compensation

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Withdrawal of Immunity granted to a person from prosecution, penalty and fine(21.09.2016)

As per sub-section 2 of Section 32K of the Central Excise Act, 1944 also made applicable to Service Tax matters by virtue of Section 83 of the Finance.....

Tags : Non-Compliance, Immunity, Prosecution

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Restrictions on Public Procurement from certain countries(23.07.2020)

The Government of India today amended the General Financial Rules 2017 to enable imposition of restrictions on bidders from countries which share a la.....

Tags : Restrictions, Public Procurement, Countries

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Bombay HC Puts on Hold NGT’s Proceeding Against JSW’s Steel Plant in Alibaug(08.12.2016)

Bombay High Court has stayed National Green Tribunal’s (NGT) proceedings following a notice to JSW group’s Alibaug Steel Plant alleging it of violatin.....

Tags : Bombay High Court, JSW group, Steel Plant

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Interim stay granted in respect of one pocket of land would operate even with respect to other pockets of land(04.09.2019)

The State of Maharashtra have preferred the present appeals against impugned judgments passed by the High Court, by which the High Court has quashed t.....

Tags : Award, Declaration, Proceedings, Quashing of

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Cabinet Approves MoU Between India and Australia for Promotion and Development of Cooperation in Civil Aviation Security(22.02.2017)

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

Tags : MOU, Approval, Aviation, Security

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Central Government approves continuation of ongoing urea subsidy scheme(14.03.2018)

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister has approved the proposal of Department of Fertilizers to continue Urea Subsidy S.....

Tags : Scheme, Subsidy, Approval

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Supreme Court: Death Due to 'Grave & Sudden Provocation' Doesn't Amount to 'Cruel Act of Murder'(12.04.2017)

Supreme Court, while reducing life term of a man to 10-year-jail term in a homicidal case, has said that death due to "grave and sudden provocation" c.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Grave & Sudden Provocation

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Cabinet approves Constitution of 22nd Law Commission of India for a term of three years(19.02.2020)

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has approved Twenty-second Law Commission of India for a period of three years fr.....

Tags : 22nd Law Commission, Constitution, Approval

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Draft Telecom Consumers Protection (Tenth Amendment) Regulations, 2016(05.07.2016)

The Telecom Regulatory Authority released draft read»

Cabinet approves MoU between India and Bolivia on Cooperation in the Field of Traditional Systems of Medicine and Homoeopathy(15.04.2019)

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given ex-post facto approval to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and .....

Tags : MoU, Approval, Homoeopathy

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Steps taken to improve the quality of higher education(23.07.2018)

The Ministry has prepared draft Higher Education Commission of India Bill, 2018 to repeal of the University Grants Commission (UGC) Act, 1956 and for .....

Tags : Higher education, Quality, Improvement

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Unique Identification Authority of India introduced ‘Virtual ID’ Enhancing Protection to Biometric IDs(10.01.2018)

With the aim to strengthen privacy protection for Aadhaar ID number holders, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has introduced ‘Virt.....

Tags : Virtual Ids, Aadhaar number, Protection

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Telecom Regulatroy Authrority of India "Trai Conducts Consumer Outreach Programme"(12.02.2018)

One of the important objectives of TRAI is to create awareness and safeguard consumer interests. Towards this objective, TRAI organizes consumer outre.....

Tags : Programme, Awareness, Consumer interest

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

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

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"TRAI conducts "Consumer Outreach Programme (COP)" on 27.04.2018 at Gurgaon, Haryana(02.05.2018)

One of important objectives of TRAI is to safeguard consumer interests and create consumer awareness. Towards this objective, TRAI organizes consumer .....

Tags : Consumer outreach, Programmes, Workshops, Consumer interests

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Dismissal of claimant automatically unfair due to non-completion of statutory dismissal procedure(21.02.2017)

Present case deals with claim of unfair dismissal. Issue to be determined by tribunal was whether the claimant was an employee of Respondent. In claim.....

Tags : Dismissal, Statutory Procedure, Compensation

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CRIMINAL - Accused Not Entitled to Bail Solely on Ground That She is a Woman: Himachal Pradesh HC(11.03.2019)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has observed that an accused is not entitled to bail solely on ground that she is a woman and said that it is discretion .....

Tags : Himachal Pradesh High Court, Accused Not Entitled to Bail Solely on Ground That She is a Woman

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Amazon India to commence electronic devices manufacturing in India(16.02.2021)

Announcement Comes After Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad Holds Virtual Interaction with Amazon India Head Amit Agarwal.

Minister suggests .....

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Bombay HC Rejects Plea Over Razing Aarey Colony’s Green Cover For Metro Phase III(31.01.2017)

Bombay High Court has dismissed a petition raising concerns over razing of 33 hectares of Aarey Colony’s green cover situated in a No Development Zone.....

Tags : Bombay High Court, Aarey Colony, No Development Zone, Metro

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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.....

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Government approves the process of constitution of new Boards of Governors for the IIMs as per the IIM Act 2017(12.11.2018)

The Government has today approved the process of constitution of new Boards of Governors for the IIMs as per the IIM Act 2017. "The process of constit.....

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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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Opportunity to decide NPA classification on account-basis slips by(11.04.2016)

A borrower having repaid all of the principal sum but with more than 20 per cent of interest remaining cannot escape the provisions of the SARFAESI Ac.....

Tags : non-performing asset, classification, multiple accounts, borrower

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Absence of any provision in Original Side Rules, which enables production of documents in cross-examination, cannot amount to prohibition against production of documents in cross-examination(19.03.2018)

Present application has been filed seeking the applicant/6th Defendant to strike out the deposition of D.W.1, recorded on 23rd January, 2017 and 19th .....

Tags : Cross-Examination, Evidence, Strike-out

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Invitation for Counter Proposals/Revised Proposals in Furtherance of the Revised Proposal Submitted by PACL Ltd. Dated July 03, 2018(10.07.2018)

The Hon'ble Supreme Court vide its order dated February 23, 2018 in Civil Appeal No. (s) 13301/2015 inter alia decided that the sale of the properties.....

Tags : Invitation, Counter Proposals, PACL Ltd., Submission

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NGT Issues Notice to Centre on Microbeads in Cosmetics(31.03.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued notices to Ministries of Environment, Water Resources and Health, asking for their comments on microbeads fou.....

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New Facilities for UAN- Aadhar Linking Introduces By EPFO(27.02.2018)

Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has introduced UAN-Aadhaar linking facility for the convenience of members using EPFO Link in UMANG Mobi.....

Tags : New Facilities, UAN- Aadhar Linking, Introduction

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Price Dissemination through SMS/Electronic Communication Facility(30.08.2016)

As per Section 131(4) of Finance Act, 2015 all rules, directions, guidelines, instructions, circulars, or any like instruments, made by the erstwhile .....

Tags : Electronic Communication, Dissemination, Price

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SC: Tenant Can’t Be Evicted for Defaulting Rent Without Determination Of ‘Provisional Rent’ By Court(24.08.2018)

While hearing a petition seeking eviction of tenant on the ground of defaulting rent, SC has held that the provisional determination of the rent by th.....

Tags : Supreme Court,defaulting rent, provisional rent

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Delhi HC: ‘Roka’ Ceremony a Social Evil Which Needs to be Condemned(05.09.2016)

Delhi HC has expressed displeasure over the pre-wedding ceremony of Roka, which has much glamour associated with it and involves money being given by .....

Tags : Delhi HC, Roka

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No employee has a right of promotion but has only right to be considered for promotion according to the Rules(10.08.2018)

Present order shall dispose of the application filed by applicant seeking review of the judgment. The writ petition was allowed by present Court holdi.....

Tags : Post, Promotion, Entitlement

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HP High Court Strikes Down Provision of Rent Act(04.08.2016)

HP High Court has struck down first proviso of clause (c) of sub-section (3) of Section 14 of the of HP Urban Rent Control Amended Act, observing it a.....

Tags : HP High Court, HP Urban Rent Control Amended Act

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CCI passes order under Lesser Penalty Provisions against broadcasting service providers for rigging bids in tenders by Sports Broadcasters(11.07.2018)

This case was taken up by Competition Commission of India ('CCI') suo motu under Section 19 of the Competition Act, 2002 ('the Act') based on the disc.....

Tags : Penalty Provisions, Broadcasting, Service providers, Rigging bids

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NGT Denies to Ease Rohtang Pass Curbs(29.03.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has refused to give any relaxation in conditions imposed by it regarding ban on all commercial activities in the eco-fra.....

Tags : National Green Tribunal, Rohtang area

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

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

Tags : Trafficking, Bill, Approval

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Bombay HC Junks Saibaba’s Bail Application and Issues Contempt Notice to Arundhati Roy(24.12.2015)

Bombay HC has junked bail application filed by Naxal sympathizer and Delhi University professor Gokarakonda Naga Saibaba, asked him to surrender withi.....

Tags : Bombay HC, Saibaba, Arundhati Roy

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Companies Amendment (Ordinance), 2018 promulgated(02.11.2018)

President of India gives his assent for promulgation of the Companies Amendment (Ordinance), 2018 approved by the Union Cabinet. The Ordinance is base.....

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Formation of working groups to come out with comprehensive framework for cyber security in insurance sector(31.10.2016)

IRDAI is planning to come out with a comprehensive cyber security framework for Insurance sector of India in the wake of recent cyber-attacks and also.....

Tags : Formation, Working groups, Cyber security

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Financial Service Providers Outside Purview of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code: NCLAT(24.10.2018)

National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has held that financial service providers such as non-banking financial companies are outside the purview of t.....

Tags : NCLAT, Financial Service Providers, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code

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Instructions regarding provisional attachment of property under Section 73C of the Finance Act, 1994(27.07.2016)

Recently, in a case of an assessee whose bank accounts were ordered to be attached without giving any opportunity to them, the Hon'ble Allahabad High .....

Tags : Attachment, Property, Instructions

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For wrongdoing of a Company, its officers may be responsible, but not to extent that all employees of a Company would be criminally liable(28.03.2019)

The Petitioner has moved the Court under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC). For quashing of the order of cognizance passed by.....

Tags : Proceedings, Quashing of, Validity

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Late submission of OBC certificate to not be overlooked in ‘pedantic’ manner(24.02.2016)

A candidate appearing in an examination under the OBC category remains eligible for selection to the post advertised, despite not submitting the OBC c.....

Tags : Reservation, certificate, provisional list, selection

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BBIN passenger vehicle movement promoting cross border participation and economic benefits regains momentum(15.01.2018)

As a landmark step, Bangladesh, India and Nepal have agreed on the operating procedures for passenger vehicle movement in the sub-region under the Ban.....

Tags : Agreement, Passenger vehicle, Cross border

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Madras High Court Junks Plea To Book All Who Project Women In Bad Taste(30.12.2015)

Madras High Court has junked petition seeking registration of FIR against all those who project women in bad taste in all mediums, including films.

Tags : Madras High Court , Project Women In Bad Taste

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Accused is entitled to get discharge, if there is no material on record to attract ingredients of offences alleged(29.10.2018)

The Petitioner herein has filed Petition under Section 227 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) praying to discharge him from case pending on th.....

Tags : Proceedings, Discharge, Grant

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Broadcasters to not pay TDS on acquiring broadcasting rights(29.02.2016)

The Central Board of Direct Taxes clarified that broadcasters acquiring only telecasting or broadcasting rights do not partake in a contract for 'carr.....

Tags : tds, broadcast, acquisition, production

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Cabinet approves MoU between India and Australia on the safety in Mines, Testing and Research Station(16.01.2019)

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

Tags : MOU, Approval, Mines, Safety

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Himachal Pradesh HC: Remove Encroachments Along NH in Solan(11.05.2016)

Himachal Pradesh HC has directed highways administration to ensure removal of all unauthorized encroachments on the National Highway sector from Parwa.....

Tags : Himachal Pradesh HC, Encroachments

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National Policy on Biofuels, 2018 approved by the Central Government(16.05.2018)

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister has approved National Policy on Biofuels, 2018. At present, only ethanol produced from sugarcane was .....

Tags : Policy, Approval, Biofuels

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

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

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Uniformity in the procedure for obtaining samples of goods at the Exchange accredited warehouses.(16.10.2018)

1. Majority of the agricultural commodities traded on exchange platform requires assaying. The number and size of the samples are determined by the na.....

Tags : Procedure, Uniformity, Samples, Goods

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Court to not compel specific performance of contract unless the whole contract can be executed(21.08.2015)

In a case where the Defendant agreed to sell property in its entirety but it later emerged that he had only a third of the share in the property, the .....

Tags : Specific performance, sale, property, part share

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No person has a right to encroach upon the Government land; temples cannot be permitted to come on busy roads and public lands(24.08.2018)

Present petition has been filed pro bono publico to highlight the unauthorized encroachments made on the footpaths and roads at Rishikesh leading to a.....

Tags : Encroachments, Public land, Removal

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SC declines rule reserving promotions for SC/ST beneficiaries(11.03.2016)

The Supreme Court dismissed a petition seeking directions to constitute a Committee or appoint a Commission to survey Scheduled Castes and Tribes in s.....

Tags : Reservations, sc/st, promotion, survey

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Once the election process has been set in motion, the Court ought not to interfere(09.04.2018)

By the present writ petition filed under Article 32 of the Constitution of India, the Petitioner seeks a writ of mandamus to direct the West Bengal St.....

Tags : Nomination forms, Issuance, Police protection

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SC Orders Centre, Drought-Hit States to Come Up with Relief Plan within 10 Days(05.01.2016)

Supreme Court has directed Centre and eight states to respond within ten days on steps taken by them to provide free foodgrains and employment under M.....

Tags : Supreme Court , Centre , Drought-Hit States

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When consent to affiliation is subject to approval from Central Government, request for continuance of provisional affiliation cannot be granted(12.11.2018)

The request of the First Respondent for continuance of provisional affiliation for admission of students in Bachelor of Homeopathy Medicine and Surger.....

Tags : Provisional affiliation, Continuation, Grant

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Witness Protection Scheme(10.07.2019)

Witness Protection Scheme, 2018 provides for protection of witnesses based on the threat assessment and protection measures inter alia include protect.....

Tags : Threat perception, Scheme, Witness Protection

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Cabinet approves signing of the Protocol amending the Convention between India and Portugal for avoidance of Double Taxation(19.04.2017)

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for signing of a Protocol amending the Convention between In.....

Tags : Convention, Amendment, Approval

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Mere repeated representations will not revive cause of action and cannot be a valid ground for present Court to overlook delay(10.04.2019)

The Petitioner has approached present Court seeking a direction to consider and promote him from the Post of Inspector (GD) to Subedar Major and then .....

Tags : Promotion, Entitlement, Discretion

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Review of the capacity planning framework of stock exchanges and clearing corporations(08.10.2015)

Due to an increase in trading volume resulting from a growth of the stock market, the Securities and Exchange Board of India has reiterated the need f.....

Tags : Due to an increase in trading volume resulting from a growth of the stock market, the Securities and Exchange Board of India has reiterated the need for stock exchanges and clearing corporations to maintain sufficient capacity to be able to handle the increased demand. Some of new directions with regards to capacity are: installed capacity being at least one and a half times of projected peak load; and all software and hardware needs to be adequately sized to meet the requirements.

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Cabinet approves MoU on Collaborative Research on Distributed Ledger and Block Chain Technology(12.09.2018)

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its ex-post facto approval for the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Colla.....

Tags : Approval, MOU, Digital economy

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CCI Approves RBS India-Sanctum Wealth Acquisition Deal(30.12.2015)

Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved acquisition of Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) Group's India wealth management business by Sanctum Wea.....

Tags : Competition Commission of India , Royal Bank of Scotland , Sanctum Wealth

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Public law acts were to be regarded and relied upon as lawful unless and until they were set aside by Courts(27.09.2018)

Appeal was against decision of Tribunal which it handed down on 2 June 2017. Tribunal's decision related to a special plea taken by both Goodyear Sout.....

Tags : Complaint referral, Compliance, Provisions

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CISF constable’s dismissal for unprovoked aggression at DMRC station upheld(20.05.2016)

CISF personnel posted at DMRC metro station held to have been rightly dismissed for behaving rudely with and assaulting a person in plain clothes.
.....

Tags : dmrc, cisf, unprovoked, dismissal from service

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Delhi High Court: Certify Old Clubhouse of Ferozshah Kotla at Your Risk(19.04.2018)

Delhi High Court has told South Delhi Municipal Corporation that its neck would be on the line if the civic body wanted to certify the old clubhouse o.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Ferozshah Kotla

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SC: Power u/s 482 CrPC Cannot be Exercised Where Allegations Required to be Proved in Court of Law(03.02.2020)

Supreme Court has held that power under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 cannot be exercised where the allegations are required to .....

Tags : Supreme Court, Power under Section 482, Criminal Procedure Code, 1973

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NGT: Introduce Mechanical Cleaning Techniques, Stop Manual Cleaning of Road Dust Immediately(15.11.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT), while directing Delhi Government, to introduce mechanical cleaning in National Capital, has said that, manual cleaning .....

Tags : National Green Tribunal, road dust, mechanical cleaning

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India gets UN Environment award for combating trans-boundary environmental crime(22.11.2018)

United Nation Environment has awarded Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB), Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India wi.....

Tags : Award, Trans-boundary, Environmental crime

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Bombay HC Sets Panel to Inquire Building Height Violations Near Aerodrome, Domestic Airport(02.11.2015)

Bombay HC has appointed a committee to look into allegations of violations of building and height regulations around Juhu aerodrome and the domestic a.....

Tags : Bombay HC , Building Height Violations , Juhu aerodrome

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Bombay HC Slams State for Failure to Create Conducive Environment for Specially-Abled Students(05.12.2016)

Bombay High Court has rapped State Government and a Private School for their failure to create a conducive environment for specially-abled students un.....

Tags : Bombay High Court, conducive environment, specially-abled students

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Case of demand of dowry must co-relate with marriage or pre-marriage stage and not every demand after marriage will come within purview of dowry(06.12.2018)

Present application under Section 482 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) has been filed to quash the proceeding of case under Sections 498A, 3.....

Tags : Dowry demand, Proceedings, Quashing of

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

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

Tags : Joint Venture Agreement, Projects, Railways

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When Opposite Party is not dominant in relevant market, there is no need to examine allegations of unfair trade practice(10.05.2019)

The present information has been filed by Mr. Anil Rathi (Informant) under Section 19(1)(a) of the Competition Act, 2002 alleging abuse of dominant po.....

Tags : Dominant position, Contravention, Provisions

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New application process to fast track the allotment of PAN and TAN(22.07.2016)

For fast tracking the allotment of PAN and TAN to company applicants, Digital Signature Certificate(DSC) based application procedure has been introduc.....

Tags : Fast track, Allotment, PAN, TAN, Application process

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At stage of framing charges, Court would only be required to consider existence of a prima facie case(28.03.2019)

Present Petition has been filed under Section 482 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) praying for setting aside the order by means of which, th.....

Tags : Charge, Proceedings, Validity

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SC Asks Supertech to Deposit Rs10 Crore to Refund Buyers in Noida Project(09.11.2016)

Supreme Court has given a stern message to Supertech saying it was not concerned whether the real estate major “sinks or dies”, but it has to return m.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Supertech , Noida Project

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Court normally will not interfere in the middle, when the process of election is set in motion(16.10.2018)

Present writ petition is filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus to quash the impugned Election Plan Notification under dated 18th.....

Tags : Election process, Stall, Grant

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Provisional Certificate would remain valid till the date degree is issued by university(03.10.2016)

Petitioner seeks quashing of action of Respondent-University in declining to grant him admission in LL.B. (Ist year) for the academic session 2016-201.....

Tags : Admission, Provisional Certificate, Validity

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Bombay HC: Parents of Child Born Through Surrogacy Will be Entitled to Maternity And Paternity Leave(15.07.2019)

Bombay High Court has ruled that the parents of a surrogate child are also entitled to paternity and maternity leave. The Court noted that the issue i.....

Tags : Bombay HC, Surrogacy

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Interest Subvention Scheme for Short Term Crop Loans during the year 2016-17(26.12.2016)

As you are aware the Government of India (GoI) has been implementing the Interest Subvention Scheme (the Scheme) since 2006-07. In terms of the extant.....

Tags : Crop loans, Short term, Scheme

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Government of India and Asian Development Bank Sign $85 Million Loan to Support Odisha Skill Development Project(03.12.2018)

The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a $85 million loan on 03.12.2018 to improve the skill development eco-system in Od.....

Tags : Loan, Project, Development activities

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Govt. Bans Zero Duty Import of Capital Goods for Power Plants under EPCG Scheme(02.02.2016)

Government has banned duty- free import of capital goods for power generation and transmission projects under Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG) sc.....

Tags : Government, Export Promotion Capital Goods scheme

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Cabinet Approves Amendment to the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 to Change the Criteria of Classification(07.02.2018)

The Union Cabinet has approved change in the basis of classifying Micro, Small and Medium enterprises from ‘investment in plant & machinery/equipment’.....

Tags : MSME, Amendment, Approval

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TDS provisions under Section 194H of IT Act is not applicable on sale of recharge vouchers and pre-paid vouchers to sole distributors(18.05.2020)

Present cross appeals filed by the Revenue as well as the assessee are directed against the common order of the learned Commissioner of Income Tax (Ap.....

Tags : Levy, TDS provisions, Applicability

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Bombay HC Stops a Lounge Bar in Belgaum from Using Name “Blu Frog”(10.05.2016)

Bombay HC restrained operation of lounge bar named “Blu Frog” at a Mall in Belgaum under that name and logo, stating that merely dropping letter 'e' d.....

Tags : Bombay HC , Blu Frog

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Person, who claims title over property on strength of adverse possession is required to prove his case only against true owner of property(18.04.2017)

Dispute in instant Appeal relates to an agricultural land. Trial Court, by judgment/decree decreed Appellant's suit. It was held that, Appellant (Plai.....

Tags : Land, Ownership, Proof

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Mere presence of a body on railway premises will not be conclusive to hold that, injured or deceased was a bona fide passenger for compensation claim(09.04.2019)

The Applicant has filed present claim petition under Section 16 of the Railway Claims Tribunal Act, 1987 seeking compensation for an amount of Rs. 4,0.....

Tags : Cause of death, Proof, Compensation, Entitlement

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Labour Ministy to Cut Cos' EPFO Coverage Threshold to 10 Workers From 20(02.02.2016)

Labour Ministry, in order to provide social security to additional 50 lakh workers under retirement fund body Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (.....

Tags : Labour Ministry, Employees' Provident Fund Organisation

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India and OECD sign agreement to enable India's participation in Programme for International Students Assessment (PISA) to be held in 2021(28.01.2019)

A Signing ceremony of Agreement between India and OECD for India's participation in Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2021, in pre.....

Tags : Agreement, Signing of, Participation, Programme

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Reliance claim of ‘mirrored’ logo rejected(30.06.2016)

Bombay High Court rejected claims by Reliance Industries against the infringement of its registered trade mark by defendant’s use of its deceptively s.....

Tags : logo, mirror, water treatment

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No TDS on Broadcast Company on Channel Placement Fees: ITAT(23.04.2019)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Mumbai bench has held that Tax Deduction at Source (TDS) provision will not be applicable for broadcast company .....

Tags : ITAT, Broadcast Company

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Delhi HC Asks Centre, Delhi Govt to Consider Prospect of Recommencing Metro Services(20.05.2020)

Delhi High Court has asked the Union of India as well as the Delhi Government to consider the prospect of recommencing the services of Delhi Metro.

Tags : Delhi High Court, Delhi Metro

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NGT Seeks Report on Fuel Adulteration in 4 Weeks(29.07.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas to submit its report on adulteration of petrol and diesel at petrol p.....

Tags : National Green Tribunal , Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas

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Government of India makes systematic progress towards cash transfers of food subsidy, Shri Ram Vilas Paswan launches handbook to guide States in implementation of cash transfers of food subsidy(31.05.2018)

Shri Ram Vilas Paswan, the Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution launched the 'Handbook for Implementation of Cash Transfer.....

Tags : Cash transfers, Food subsidy, Progress

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TRAI envisages data stores in public wi-fi networks(13.07.2016)

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India released a consultation paper on the read»

Airports to have GI Product Stalls: Suresh Prabhu, Logo and Tagline for Geographical Indications Launched(01.08.2018)

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Suresh Prabhu launched the logo and tagline for the Geographical Indications (GI) of India in New Delhi today.....

Tags : Airports, GI Product, Stalls

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Supreme Court Sends Noida Group Housing Land Dispute Case Back to High Court(18.07.2016)

Supreme Court has asked all parties – builders and farmers – to go to Allahabad High Court again for a land dispute regarding 2,530 square metres (sqm.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Noida group, High Court

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If document which ought to be produced in Court is not produced at that time, then it cannot be produced later on without leave of Court(03.08.2018)

The instant Civil Revision Petition filed is against the order passed by the Trial Court. Petitioners are the Defendants in the Suit filed by the Plai.....

Tags : Document, Production, Admissibility

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Zee Turner saved from service tax liability(01.04.2016)

The Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal saved Zee Turner from service tax levies after accepting submissions that it was merely acting a.....

Tags : Service tax, foreign broadcaster, indian agent

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Payment of Gratuity (Amendment) Bill, 2018 passed by Parliament(22.03.2018)

The Payment of Gratuity (Amendment) Bill, 2018 has been passed by parliament today. The bill ensures harmony amongst employees in the private sector a.....

Tags : Gratuity bill, Amendment, Approval

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Position Limits for Hedgers(19.08.2016)

1. As per Section 131(4) of Finance Act, 2015 all rules, directions, guidelines, instructions, circulars, or any like instruments, made by the erstwhi.....

Tags : Invester’s interest, Protection, Hedgers, Limits

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Matter which essentially involves disputes of civil nature should not be allowed to be subject matter of a criminal offence(26.04.2019)

Through the instant petition filed under Section 561-A of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC), Petitioner seeks quashment of complaint filed by Re.....

Tags : Proceedings, Quashment, Civil dispute

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Specified goods when stored in warehouse within ambit of Customs Act, 1962(11.01.2016)

The Ministry of Finance has specified goods that will attract provisions of the Customs Act, 1962 when deposited in a warehouse. The list comprises va.....

Tags : Fuel, spirits, crude, nitrogen, storage, customs act

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Deposit of compensation amount in government treasury is not equivalent to compensation paid to landowners/persons interested(20.12.2016)

Instant Petition by Petitioners claiming to be legal heirs of owner of land situated at Talavali village, Taluka and District Thane within municipal l.....

Tags : Acquisition, Compensation, Proceedings, Lapse

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Prohibition on import of milk and milk products from China(24.12.2018)

In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 of FT (D&R) Act, 1992, read with paragraph 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020, as amend.....

Tags : Prohibition, Import, Milk products, China

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Supreme Court upholds “chief justice is master of roster”(06.07.2018)

A two-judge bench of the Supreme Court comprising Justices A K Sikri and Ashok Bhushan has yet again upheld that the chief justice of India is the mas.....

Tags : Cases, Allocation, Chief justice, Master, Roster

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Cheaper to pirate than purchase?(23.09.2015)

In a case against large pirating of Microsoft software (yes, makers of the little known ‘Windows’, ‘Office’ and ‘Bing’), the Delhi High Court laid hea.....

Tags : Software, pirate, unlicensed, Microsoft, punitive

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Delhi High Court:'Metro Commuter Has No Right to Free Drinking Water'(22.08.2017)

Delhi High Court, while disposing of a lawyer’s plea seeking toilets, drinking water and dustbins at all metro stations in Delhi, has said that a comm.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Delhi Metro

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SC Pulls Up Centre for Not Releasing Stress Funds Towards Amrapali Projects(17.08.2020)

Supreme Court has pulled up the Central Government for not releasing money from the real estate stress funds created by them, towards completion of Am.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Amrapali Projects

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SC Pulls Up Centre over Not Taking Action to Provide Relief to Drought-Hit People(07.04.2016)

SC has slammed Centre for not taking action to provide relief to those affected by drought which forced many farmers to commit suicide and directed th.....

Tags : SC, Drought-Hit People

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Partly Heard Cases Can Only Be Retained By Judges on Litigants’ Request: Madras HC(14.03.2018)

Madras High Court has issued a circular stating that even partly heard matters would now stand released from the Judges upon change of roster, and sti.....

Tags : Madras High Court, Roster

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A paper-cutter is a 'deadly weapon' to secure a conviction for committing robbery with an attempt to cause death(03.02.2020)

The Appellant has filed the present appeal impugning a judgment, whereby he was convicted for the offences punishable under Sections 392/397 of the In.....

Tags : Robbery, Conviction, Legality

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SC Restores Disproportionate Assets Case against IAS Officer(24.10.2016)

Supreme Court has restored a disproportionate assets case against a UP-cadre IAS officer, K Dhanalakshmi, while setting aside an order of Delhi High .....

Tags : Supreme Court, IAS officer, Delhi High Court, Disproportionate Assets Case

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Evidence of Food Inspector need not necessarily corroborate from independent witnesses(05.10.2018)

The revisionist-accused has preferred present revision under Sections 397 and 401 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) against the judgment pass.....

Tags : Conviction, Provision, Compliance

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1993 Mumbai Serial Blasts Case: TADA Court Convicts Abu Salem, Five Others; Abdul Qayyum Acquitted(16.06.2017)

A Special Terrorism and Disruptive Activities Act (TADA) court has convicted Abu Salem and five others in 1993 Mumbai serial blast case and acquitted .....

Tags : Special Terrorism and Disruptive Activities Act, Abu Salem, Abdul Qayyum

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When statutory rules to deal with grievance of IPs exists, no anti-competitive conduct can be said to have arisen warranting an investigation into matter(28.06.2019)

The present information has been filed, by Consumer Educational and Research Society ('IP-1') and Parul Choudhary ('IP-2'), under Section 19(1)(a) of .....

Tags : Dominance, Provision, Contravention

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Madras High Court: Internet Service Providers Barred From Allowing Kabali Downloads(18.07.2016)

Madras High Court has put the onus of stopping illegal downloads of Rajnikanth's upcoming movie Kabali on internet service providers (ISP). Court has .....

Tags : Madras High Court, Kabali, Internet Service Providers

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SC Upholds NGT Order Imposing Damages on Real Estate Developer for Violating E-Clearance(13.08.2018)

Supreme Court, while upholding a National Green Tribunal order, has imposed damages of Rs.100 crores or 10% of the project cost, whichever is higher, .....

Tags : Supreme Court, Environmental Clearance

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Procedure for allocation of import authorization of Power tillers(15.07.2020)

In exercise of powers conferred under Paragraph 1.03 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020 read with Paragraph 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015.....

Tags : Procedure, Allocation, Import authorization

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

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

The tragedy occurred when h.....

Tags : railway, compensation, death, roof rider

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Cabinet apprised about MoU between India and Brazil in the area of Biotechnology(15.04.2019)

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, was apprised about an MoU signed in May, 2018 between India and Brazil.

.....

Tags : MoU, Approval, Biotechnology

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Rs. 1 lakh imposed as costs for duplicitous proceedings(09.03.2016)

The Supreme Court burdened a Petitioner with costs of Rs. 1,00,000 for abusing the process of the court. The Petitioner had filed a petition before th.....

Tags : abuse of process, article 226

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In bribe cases, it is for the prosecution to prove demand and acceptance beyond reasonable doubt(02.03.2018)

The Appellants 1 & 2 were tried before the learned Assistant and Sessions Judge-cum-Chief Judicial Magistrate, on the allegation that, on 5th April, 2.....

Tags : Illegal gratification, Proof, Acquittal

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Cabinet approves Accession of India to the Nice, Vienna and Locarno Agreements(13.03.2019)

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the proposal for accession of India to (i) The Nice Agreement concerning the Internation.....

Tags : Agreements, Approval, Registration, Trademarks

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NGT: Uttarakhand Floods Not 'Act of God'(26.08.2016)

National Green Tribunal while rejecting GVK Group firm Alaknanda Hydro Power Company's contention that the 2013 cloudburst and floods in Uttarakhand w.....

Tags : National Green Tribunal, Alaknanda Hydro Power Company

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Saudi ARAMCO and ADNOC sign MoU for participating in the Ratnagiri Refinery project in Maharashtra(25.06.2018)

Saudi Aramco and ADNOC signed an MoU today to jointly develop and build an integrated refinery and petrochemicals complex at Ratnagiri in Maharashtra......

Tags : MOU, Signing of, Refinery project

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NGT Orders DMRC to Provide CNG-Fitted Buses to Himachal(02.09.2015)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to provide CNG-fitted buses to the Himachal Pradesh Transport Corporatio.....

Tags : National Green Tribunal, DMRC,Rohtang

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GST exemption for products used by differently abled people(18.07.2017)

Specified assistive devices, rehabilitation aids and other goods for differently abled people attract the lowest (non-Nil) GST rate of 5%. Most of the.....

Tags : Exemption, Products, Differently abled

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Parliament Passes the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2019(30.07.2019)

Parliament passed the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2019, to ban practice of Triple Talaq. The bill is a historic step to prot.....

Tags : Triple Talaq, Practice, Muslim Women, Protection

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Bail cannot be granted, if it appears considering the antecedents of Applicant, that by taking advantage of anticipatory bail order, he will flee from justice(06.07.2019)

In present case, learned Senior Advocate for the Applicant apprehends imminent arrest in view of the lodgment of First Information Report for alleged.....

Tags : Anticipatory Bail, Grounds, Entitlement

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NGT Directs Metrowater to Restrain Discharge of Sewage into Stormwater Drains(15.01.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (Metrowater) to restrain discharge of sewage into stor.....

Tags : National Green Tribunal , Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (Metrowater)

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Bombay HC Rejects Furlough Plea of Yakub Memon's Sister-in-law Rubina Memon(22.12.2016)

Bombay HC has refused to grant furlough leave to Rubina Memon who has been convicted and sentenced to suffer life imprisonment under Terrorist and Dis.....

Tags : Bombay High Court, Yakub Memon, Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act, furlough

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TRAI conducts "Regional Workshop on Capacity Building of Consumer Advocacy Groups" at Hyderabad, Telangana(17.12.2018)

1. One of important objectives of TRAI is to safeguard consumer interests and create consumer awareness. Towards this objective, TRAI has instituted a.....

Tags : Workshop, Capacity Building, Consumer Advocacy Groups

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Court is not bound to approve any scheme and have discretionary over the same(05.10.2020)

The Plaintiff, Cassini Resources Ltd (Cassini), applies for orders approving two proposed schemes of arrangement (Acquisition Scheme and Demerger Sche.....

Tags : Amended scheme, Approval

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Cognizance can be taken only on a complaint made by Appropriate Authority concerned(16.07.2019)

Present appeal arises out of judgment passed by the High Court by which the High Court has quashed the summoning order issued against the Respondents .....

Tags : Cognizance, Proceedings, Quashing of

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Delhi HC Seeks Government’s Reply over Non-payment of Fees to APPs(20.12.2016)

Delhi High Court has sought a report from Chief Secretary, Ministry of Law over non-payment of fees by Delhi Government to thirty-two Additional Publi.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Additional Public Prosecutors, non-payment

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Rajya Sabha Passes Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy Bill, 2017(28.12.2017)

Rajya Sabha has passed a bill that provides for establishing Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy (IIPE) in Andhra Pradesh to impart high quality .....

Tags : Rajya Sabha, Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy Bill

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Cabinet approves MoU between India and Kuwait in the field of accounting, finance and audit knowledge base(23.10.2019)

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for capacity building and streng.....

Tags : MOU, Approval, India and Kuwait

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EPFO Introduces Common Form For Withdrawals(22.02.2017)

Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), has introduced a new window for its subscribers to submit their claim forms directly to body without at.....

Tags : Employees' Provident Fund Organisation

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CRIMINAL - Pulwama Terror Attack Remarks: Gauhati HC Grants Interim Anticipatory Bail to Papri Banerjee(05.03.2019)

Gauhati High Court has granted interim anticipatory bail to Papri Banerjee, Assistant Professor at Icon College, accused of posting a controversial co.....

Tags : Gauhati High Court, Papri Banerjee, Pulwama Terror Attack

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Introduction of legal entity identifier for large value transactions in centralised payment systems(05.01.2021)

1. The Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) is a 20-digit number used to uniquely identify parties to financial transactions worldwide. It was conceived as a.....

Tags : Introduction, Legal Entity Identifier, Transactions

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Delhi HC Rejects PIL on UPCMET Admissions(09.08.2016)

Delhi HC has refused to entertain a PIL alleging corrupt practices in the admission process for medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh through the UP Combi.....

Tags : Delhi HC , Uttar Pradesh through the UP Combined Medical Entrance Test , UPCMET

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Onus of proving medical negligence and resultant deficiency in service is on complainant(08.05.2019)

Present complaint has been filed before this Commission under Section 17 of the Consumer Protection Act 1986 by Smt. Sunita Kumar and another, residen.....

Tags : Compensation, Negligence, Proof

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SC to States: Devise Plan to Curb Crashes(29.08.2016)

Supreme Court has asked the Road Transport Ministry to hold a meeting with State Governments and come out with a concrete action plan to reduce road c.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Road Transport Ministry

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Central Government approves capital infusion in Export Credit Guarantee Corporation Ltd.(27.06.2018)

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister has approved the capital infusion of Rs. 2000 crore for strengthening of Export Cr.....

Tags : Capital infusion, Approval, MSME exports

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Flat-buyers’ endeavours against Unitech stumped by COMPAT(20.07.2016)

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Madras High Court Orders CBI Inquiry into Firing at Anti-Sterlite Protests(16.08.2018)

Madras High Court has ordered a time-bound Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into the police firing that killed 13 people during the prote.....

Tags : Madras High Court, Anti-Sterlite Protests

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ECJ keeps door open for deporting asylum seekers(08.03.2016)

If the exodus of asylum seekers from war torn countries into Europe was not a handful, Member States of the European Union are now grasping with the m.....

Tags : Pakistan, safe third country, international protection

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Delhi High Court: Non Payment of Prosecutor Fees Attracts Contempt Proceeding(06.03.2017)

Delhi High Court has warned AAP Government with contempt proceedings for non-payment of fees to its public prosecutors since December 2015, despite co.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Prosecutor, Fees

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SERVICE - Suspension from Service is Not Punishment: Madras HC(13.03.2019)

Madras High Court has made it clear that suspension from service cannot be construed as punishment, as it is only an interim arrangement to keep publi.....

Tags : Madras High Court, Suspension from Service

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Environment Ministry Orders Closure 150 Industrial Units Along Ganga(21.01.2016)

Environment Ministry has ordered closure of 150 industrial units, including sugar mills and tanneries, along the river Ganga after these failed to ins.....

Tags : Environment Ministry , river Ganga

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Bombay HC: Police Officers, Advocates Should Not Fight with Each Other(28.12.2016)

Bombay High Court has observed that it can’t be forgotten that Advocates, Police Officers, Public Prosecutors and Courts are stake holders in criminal.....

Tags : Bombay High Court, Advocates, Police Officers, Public Prosecutors Courts

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

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

Tags : Will, Probate, Grant

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Insolvency professional not to outsource his responsibilities(03.01.2018)

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

Tags : Professional, Responsibilities, Outsource

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Uttarakhand High Court Orders DM Chamoli to Return Rs 2.5 Crore to Gupta Brothers(05.12.2019)

Uttarakhand High Court has directed the District Magistrate of Chamoli to return Rs 2.5 crore of the total Rs 3 crore deposited by the South Africa-ba.....

Tags : Uttarakhand High Court, Gupta Brothers

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Cabinet approves MoU between Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) on General Cooperation with the New Development Bank (NDB), along with other Development Financial Institutions of BRICS nations(13.10.2016)

The Union Cabinet under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU.....

Tags : Approval, Exim Bank, Co-operation

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Groundwater Extraction: Madras High Court Directs Tamil Nadu Not to Grant Licenses for Commercial Use(04.10.2018)

Madras High Court has upheld the orders of State government imposing certain restrictions on extraction of groundwater for commercial purposes by esta.....

Tags : Madras High Court, Ground Water Extraction

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Delhi High Court Rejects Businessman's Plea in Terror Funding Case(29.05.2019)

Delhi High Court has rejected the plea of UAE-based businessman Naval Kishore Kapoor challenging consideration of the supplementary chargesheet filed .....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Terror Funding

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Promotion of candidate takes effect from date of minimum period of eligibility(08.03.2021)

The prayer of the Petitioners in present petitions is that, they should be promoted to the post of Professor from the post of Associate Professor with.....

Tags : Promotion, Entitlement, Eligibility

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Coir Industry set to cross a new high in fortunes even amidst Covid-19(09.02.2021)

Despite COVID - 19, the export of Coir and Coir products from India during the first half of the year 2020-21 registered Rs. 1662.43 crore with an inc.....

Tags : Coir Industry, Growth, Increase

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If a person satisfies that, he is a necessary or a proper party or both, then, he is entitled to be added as a party to writ petition and be heard therein(04.07.2019)

Applicant is a co-accused in a criminal case. Applicant seeks to be added as a party Respondent in a writ petition which alleges perfunctory investiga.....

Tags : Proper party, Addition, Perfunctory investigation

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

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

Tags : Income tax, electronic filing, 2016

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Cabinet approves Agreement for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and Prevention of Fiscal Evasion between India and Iran(14.03.2018)

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved an Agreement for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of F.....

Tags : Agreement, Approval, Double Taxation

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Passport department apathy blamed on uncooperative software(17.05.2016)

A mother’s name is sufficient in certain cases to apply for a passport, especially since a single woman can be a natural guardian and parent, the Delh.....

Tags : passport, father’s name, guardianship, procedure

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SC Orders Status Quo on SC/ST Reservation in Promotion for Govt Jobs(16.04.2019)

Supreme Court has stayed reservation in promotion for Scheduled Castes and Tribes (SC/STs) in government jobs after Centre and states failed to implem.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Reservation, Promotion for Govt

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Ministry of Corporate Affairs unveils companies fresh start scheme(30.03.2020)

Ministry of Corporate Affairs has introduced the Companies Fresh Start Scheme and modified the Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) Settlement Scheme t.....

Tags : Scheme, Introduction, Timeline, Waiver

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To have territorial jurisdiction at Delhi, whole or part of cause of action would have to accrue at Delhi(19.12.2016)

Present writ petition impugns orders passed by Respondent/Central Bank of India/ employer whereby Petitioner has been inflicted punishment of dismissa.....

Tags : Proceedings, Jurisdiction, Cause of action

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Supreme Court Approves Witness Protection Scheme, 2018(05.12.2018)

Supreme Court has approved the draft prepared by Centre on Witness Protection Scheme, 2018. In furtherance of approval, Apex Court has directed the Un.....

Tags : Scheme, Approval, Witness protection

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CCI clears Jaypee Group of abuse amidst heavy dissent(26.10.2015)

The Competition Commission of India in a majority ruling dismissed complaints against Jaypee Group’s alleged abuse of its dominant position. It determ.....

Tags : Property, jaypee, dominant, residential, abuse, position

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Kerala High Court Overrules I&B, Says Screen S Durga at IFFI(22.11.2017)

Kerala High Court has ordered the screening of Malayalam film 'S Durga' at the Indian Panorama section of the International Film Festival of India (IF.....

Tags : Kerala High Court, Property, Muslim Law

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HC can’t Go Beyond Decree of Trial Court While Dismissing Appeal in Absence of Cross Appeal: SC(18.12.2018)

Supreme Court has observed that, while dismissing an appeal filed by a defendant, the high court could not pass any further order beyond the judgment .....

Tags : Supreme Court, HC can’t Go Beyond Decree of Trial Court While Dismissing Appeal in Absence of Cross Appeal

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SC Grants Life to Death Row Convict, Acquits Him of Charges of Killing Wife & 5 Daughters(26.09.2016)

SC has saved a death row convict from gallows and acquitted him of charges of killing his wife and five daughters in Durg district of Chhattisgarh in .....

Tags : SC , death row

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Wilful conduct which is likely to drive the woman to commit suicide is necessary for conviction under Section 498A of IPC(18.07.2019)

In facts of present case, FIR was registered on the statement of PW-11, the mother of the deceased. A charge sheet was filed. Later, charges were fram.....

Tags : Conviction, Legality, Dowry demand, Proof

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NGT to Govt.: Consider Setting Up of ETPs Instead of STPs for Treating Sewage Water(15.01.2016)

NGT has directed Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and Union Ministry of Environment and Forests (MOEF) to consider setting up effluent treatment.....

Tags : NGT , Central Pollution Control Board , Union Ministry of Environment and Forests

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Delhi HC Adjourns Sine Dine Pleas Challenging Demonetisation Notification(22.12.2016)

Delhi High Court has adjourned indefinitely hearing on pleas challenging Government’s demonetisation move after it was informed that Supreme Court has.....

Tags : Delhi HC, Demonetisation, Supreme Court, proceedings

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Cabinet approves expansion of beneficiaries list under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana(17.12.2018)

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Hon'ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, cleared the proposal of Ministry of Petroleum .....

Tags : Beneficiaries list, Expansion, Approval

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Stalling foreign arbitral award with Indian law rebuked(13.05.2016)

Where parties to a contract choose a seat of arbitration outside India and the law applicable is explicitly not Indian, courts in India do not have ju.....

Tags : Arbitration, abroad, jurisdiction, umpire

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Central Government notifies 'Mysore Palace Board', Karnataka, a board constituted by the Government of Karnataka, in respect of the specified income arising to that Board(09.04.2019)

S.O.1537(E).--In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (46) of section 10 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961), the Central Government hereby.....

Tags : Board, Constitution, Income from Palace

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Delhi HC Slams Centre for Holding Revision of Pay Scales of Public Prosecutors(16.05.2016)

Delhi HC has pulled up Centre for “not doing anything” on proposal sent by AAP Government for revision of pay scales of public prosecutors of the dis.....

Tags : Delhi HC, Centre , Public Prosecutors

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Cabinet approves MoU between India and Morocco in the field of Mining and Geology(16.05.2018)

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its ex post facto approval to the signing of MoU between India and Morocco in.....

Tags : MoU, Approval, Mining, Geology

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Centre Brings Taxation Ordinance Extending Last Date for Compliance to 30th June(01.04.2020)

Ministry of Law and Justice has promulgated "The Taxation and Other Laws (Relaxation Of Certain Provisions) Ordinance, 2020" to give effect to the ann.....

Tags : Ministry of Law and Justice, The Taxation and Other Laws (Relaxation Of Certain Provisions) Ordinance, 2020

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MSME Ministry Notifies GSTIN Not Mandatory for MSME Udyam Registration(09.03.2021)

Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) has notified that GSTIN is not mandatory for MSME Udyam Registration. The Central Government a.....

Tags : Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises, MSME Udyam Registration

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NGT: Impose Fine on Airlines Disposing Excreta Before Landing(21.12.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed aviation regulator DGCA to issue a circular to all airlines asking them to pay Rs. 50,000 as environmental .....

Tags : National Green Tribunal, environmental compensation, airlines, excreta

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Calcutta High Court Reinstates 'Darjeeling Chronicles' Links on Facebook(05.01.2018)

Calcutta High Court has set aside a lower court’s order which had asked a nodal agency of the central government to instruct Facebook to block news li.....

Tags : Calcutta High Court, Darjeeling Chronicles

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Consumer Outreach Program by TRAI through online mode(23.11.2020)

1. Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), through its Regional Office Bengaluru, conducted online Consumer Outreach Program on 20th Nov 2020 (F.....

Tags : Consumer, Outreach Program, Online mode

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Madras High Court Directs Hospitals to Follow Safety Measures(06.11.2015)

Madras HC has directed Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority and other enforcement authorities to issue notice to hospitals functioning from high.....

Tags : Madras High Court , Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority

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Cabinet approves agreement between India and Philippines on co-operation and mutual assistance in customs matters(22.11.2017)

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the signing and ratifying of an Agreement between India and Philippines on .....

Tags : Agreement, Approval, Customs

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If dismissal of complaint was not on merit, but on default of complainant, moving Magistrate again with a second complaint on same facts is maintainable(14.12.2018)

Present appeal is against the final judgment passed by the High Court allowing Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 Code of Criminal Pro.....

Tags : Proceedings, Quashing of, Validity

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SC in Disproportionate Assets Case: Acquiring Assets not Crime Unless Source Illegal(02.06.2016)

Supreme Court while hearing DA case has observed that acquiring assets "per se" is not a crime unless the sources are found to be illegal.

Tags : Supreme Court, Disproportionate Assets Case

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Government Approves Ordinance for Capital Punishment to Child Rapists(21.04.2018)

In wake of recent horrific incidents of child rapes in different parts of country, the Central Government has approved an Ordinance for providing stri.....

Tags : Capital Punishment, Ordinance, Approval

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Karnataka HC Refuses to Interfere in IIT Row(20.01.2016)

Karnataka High Court, while observing that it can’t interfere in policy decisions, has dismissed petition which questioned grant of an Indian Institut.....

Tags : Karnataka High Court, IIT Row

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Bombay HC Suggests Centre to Allow Cops to Lodge Complaints Under Environment Laws(28.12.2016)

Bombay High Court has directed Union Government to consider allowing police officers to lodge complaints for offences under Environmental Protection A.....

Tags : Bombay HC, Environmental Protection Act,

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In order to initiate contempt proceedings, it has to be established that disobedience of order was 'wilful'(11.10.2019)

Present is a case in which contempt of court proceedings are sought to be initiated against the Respondent, who is a Judicial Officer, on the ground t.....

Tags : Contempt, Proceedings, Initiation

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Relaxations from certain provisions of the SEBI (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2018 in respect of Further Public Offer(09.06.2020)

1. In the wake of developments relating to the Covid-19 pandemic, SEBI vide Circular no. SEBI/HO/CFD/CIR/CFD/DIL/67/2020 dated April 21, 2020 introduc.....

Tags : Relaxations, Certain provisions

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Delhi High Court Takes Cognizance of Missing Speech & Hearing Impaired Girl(28.04.2017)

Delhi High Court acted tough with Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) and Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) for not being vigilant enough afte.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Delhi Metro, Missing Girl

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Money Laundering Law Prevails Over Bankruptcy Act, Insolvency Code Rules Delhi High Court(02.04.2019)

Delhi High Court in a recent judgment observed that, Money Laundering law prevails over Bankruptcy Act and Insolvency Code, when it comes to attachmen.....

Tags : Property, Attachment, Third party rights

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SC Dismisses Judicial Officer's Challenge Against Promotion Norms of Delhi HC(27.04.2020)

Supreme Court has dismissed a challenge to the constitutional validity of certain resolutions and rules of the Delhi High Court which outline the crit.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Promotion Norms

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Introduction of an online E-EPCG Committee module for accepting applications seeking relaxation in policy/procedure in terms of para 2.58 of FTP 2015-20(19.05.2021)

1. The members of trade are hereby informed that this Directorate is introducing an online e-EPCG Committee module on the DGFT website, a new module a.....

Tags : Introduction, Online, E-EPCG Committee

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CCI Approves Restructuring of Fortis Group(25.10.2016)

Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved proposed restructuring of Fortis Group, which includes de-merger of Pathology Business, SRL Labs.

Tags : Competition Commission of India, SRL Labs, Fortis Group

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

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

Tags : Guidelines, Issuance, Interoperability

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Tripura HC Slams State over Noise Pollution(19.07.2016)

Tripura High Court has directed State Government and Pollution Control Board to implement the law regulating noise pollution or face action for contem.....

Tags : Tripura High Court , State Government , Pollution Control Board

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Standard operating procedures for discharge of bonds executed by nominated agencies/banks under Notification No. 57/2000-Customs dated 08.05.2000(08.08.2018)

1.References have been received from the exporter associations that there is an inordinate delay in release of bonds executed by the nominated agencie.....

Tags : Bonds, Discharge, Procedure

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CCI Rejects Case against Goa's Chemists and Druggists Association(06.11.2015)

Competition Commission of India (CCI) has rejected complaint filed by Royal Agency, Margao alleging of unfair business practices made against Goa's Ch.....

Tags : Competition Commission of India, Royal Agency, Goa's Chemists and Druggists Association

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India Signs Loan Agreement with World Bank for USD 100 Million for "Shared Infrastructure for Solar Parks Project"(20.11.2017)

A Guarantee Agreement for IBRD/CTF loan of USD 98 million and Grant Agreement for USD 2 million for the "Shared Infrastructure for Solar Parks Project.....

Tags : Loan Agreement, World Bank, Solar Parks, Project

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Whistle-blowing protection in Part IVA of Employment Rights Act, 1996 extends to district judges as well(16.10.2019)

Present case is about the employment status of district judges, but it could apply to the holder of any judicial office. The issue is whether a distri.....

Tags : Judicial officer, whistle-blowing, Protection

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IFSC Authority approves the International Financial Services Centres Authority (Banking) Regulations, 2020(11.11.2020)

A meeting of the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) was held today. The IFSC Authority, after detailed deliberations, approved.....

Tags : IFSC Authority, Approval, Regulations, 2020

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Cabinet approves Memorandum of Cooperation between India and Finland on Environmental Cooperation(10.10.2018)

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved Memorandum of Cooperation between India and Finland on Environmental .....

Tags : Environment, Protection, Co-operation, Approval

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Parliament Passes Benami Transactions Bill and Institutes of Technology Bill(03.08.2016)

Parliament has passed the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Amendment Bill, 2016 and the Institutes of Technology (Amendment) Bill, 2016.

Tags : Parliament, Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Amendment Bill, 2015 , the Institutes of Technology (Amendment) Bill- 2016

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Discontinuation of acceptance of cash by Stock Brokers(12.07.2018)

1. Please refer to SEBI circular SEBI/MRD/SE/Cir- 33/2003/27/08 dated August 27, 2003, regarding Mode of Payment and Delivery.

2. Government.....

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Central Government decides to simplify the consent mechanism for Open Market Borrowings (OMBs) under Article 293(3) of Constitution of India for raising OMBs by the States(18.08.2016)

In the spirit of Co-operative federalism and in order to bring-in the transparency and predictability in the Open Market Borrowings (OMBs) by the Stat.....

Tags : Open Market Borrowings, Consent mechanism, Simplification

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Madras High Court Creates Environmental Fund to Deposit Costs(02.07.2018)

Madras High Court has said that an Environmental Fund be put in place so that voluntary contributions by litigants and court costs may be used for mea.....

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SC Directs RBI to Consider Developing New Proforma Cheque to Include Purpose of Payments(11.03.2020)

Supreme Court has directed the Reserve Bank of India to consider developing a new proforma of cheques to include the purpose of payment, along with ot.....

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Not requiring wilful defaulters to snitch on themselves(25.01.1995)

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

Tags : Willful default, burden of proof, means

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Government Contracts World Class Bullet Proof Jackets for Army Under 'Make In India' Initiative(09.04.2018)

A major contract through capital procurement route, for procurement of 1,86,138 Bullet Proof Jackets (BPJs) has been signed. The impending requirement.....

Tags : Jackets, Bullet proof, Contract

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Import policy of Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS)/Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAVs)/Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPAs)/drones(27.07.2016)

In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 of FT (D&R) Act, 1992, read with paragraph 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020, as amend.....

Tags : Policy Condition, Imports, Introduction

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Misappropriation of customers' money by a bank officer is a serious misconduct and does not warrant lenient view(01.06.2018)

In facts of present case, the Respondent was given compassionate appointment by the Appellant-Bank on the post of Clerk because his father died in har.....

Tags : Misappropriation, Penalty, Validity

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Delhi High Court Says “Pay Salaries of Prosecutors”(07.08.2015)

Delhi High Court has directed City Government to change existing system for the clearance of payments of public prosecutors’ and government counsels w.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Salaries, Prosecutor

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US Supreme Court Partly Rejects Redrawn North Carolina Election Districts(29.06.2018)

U.S. Supreme Court threw out part of a lower court ruling that had invalidated a series of state legislative districts drawn by Republicans in North C.....

Tags : US Supreme Court, Carolina Election Districts

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Clarification on prosecutions filed or internal adjudication proceedings initiated against Independent Directors, non-promoters and non-KMP non-executive directors(02.03.2020)

1. Under several provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 [Act], proceedings are required to be initiated against an officer in default for violations co.....

Tags : Clarification, Internal adjudication, Proceedings

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Prior approval for change in control: Transfer of shareholdings among immediate relatives and transmission of shareholdings and their effect on change in control(25.03.2021)

SEBI vide circular No: CIR/MIRSD/14/2011 dated August 02, 2011 addressed to stock exchanges/depositories and intermediaries specified the procedure fo.....

Tags : Prior approval, Transfer, Shareholdings

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Patna HC Notices Bihar Govt Over Proposed Human Chain Programme(19.01.2017)

Patna High Court has directed Bihar Government to reply on school children being roped in for proposed human chain programme in support of prohibition.....

Tags : Patna High Court , Human Chain Programme, Liquor Ban

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Cabinet approves Framework Agreement between India and Indonesia on cooperation in the exploration and uses of outer space for peaceful purposes(06.02.2019)

India and Indonesia on cooperation in the exploration and uses of outer space for peaceful purposes

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minist.....

Tags : Approval, Framework Agreement, Exploration, Outer space

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Bombay HC Seeks BMC’s Action Plan over Dengue & Leptospirosis(06.10.2016)

Bombay HC has said that diseases like dengue and leptospirosis were fast becoming epidemics and sought an action plan from the Brihanmumbai Municipal .....

Tags : Bombay HC, dengue, leptospirosis, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation

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Linking of Organic Farming With Processing(02.07.2019)

Government of India has been promoting traditional farming in the States through dedicated Schemes, namely, Mission Organic Value Chain Development No.....

Tags : Organic Farming, Processing, Linking of

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Eradication of Child Labour(18.07.2018)

Child Labour is an outcome of various socio-economic problems such as poverty, economic backwardness, illiteracy etc. As per 2011 Census, the number o.....

Tags : Child Labour, Eradication, Enforcement, Provisions

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Cable TV Services in Urban Areas to be digital from New Year(08.12.2015)

The Telecom and Regulatory Authority of India has reiterated impending Phase III of its four Phase program to digitize television broadcasts in India......

Tags : Digital, television broadcast, December 2015

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Shri Mansukh L. Mandaviya launches Youth Road Safety Learners Licence Programme(15.10.2018)

Shri Mansukh L. Mandaviya, Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways and Chemical & Fertilizer today launched the Youth Road Safety Learners L.....

Tags : Programme, Launch, Road Safety

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ECJ rules allowances under emissions scheme invalid(28.04.2016)

The .....

Tags : europe, commission, greenhouse, emissions, allowance

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Cabinet approves MoU between India and Viet Nam on Joint issue of postage stamp(13.06.2018)

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has been apprised of the joint issue of a postage stamp between Department of Posts.....

Tags : MoU, Approval, Postage stamp, Joint issue

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Productivity Linked Bonus for Railway Employees(07.10.2015)

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

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Cabinet approves MoU between India and Egypt on cooperation in the field of Agriculture and allied sectors(12.09.2018)

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Egypt.....

Tags : MOU, Approval, Agriculture

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Government set to settle retrospective tax disputes(21.03.2016)

The Government is set to approve a scheme allowing firms mired in retrospective-tax disputes to settle them after paying principal tax. The scheme is .....

Tags : Retrospective tax, companies, settlement

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Government Drives Big Bang Reforms in Oil and Gas Sector(20.02.2019)

Decision incorporates recommendations made by Committee on Enhancing Domestic Oil and Gas Exploration

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Mini.....

Tags : Reforms, Oil sector, Approval

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Employees Pension Scheme(10.08.2015)

The Minister of State for Labour and Employment stated the government had constituted an Expert Committee to review Employees' Pension Scheme, 1995 wh.....

Tags : pension, employees, provident fund

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#GST Rollout: 18% Interest for Non-payment of Tax, 24% for Excess Claim of ITC(30.06.2017)

Central Government has notified rates of interest to be paid under CGST Act. Persons who fail to pay tax under CGST Act would be liable to pay interes.....

Tags : GST Rollout, GST Day

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Implementation of PGA eSANCHIT-Paperless Processing under SWIFT-Uploading of Licenses/Permits/Certificates/Other Authorizations (LPCOs) by PGAs(03.06.2019)

'eSANCHIT' application is successfully in operation since 01.04.2018. Further with the objective of further reducing physical interface between Custom.....

Tags : Paperless Processing, Import, Export, Implementation

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High Court dispenses with delayed FIR and lack of corroborating evidence in accepting statement of prosecutrix(19.08.2015)

In a case where the underage Prosecutrix was kidnapped by the Appellants and subjected to rape by several persons, the High Court upheld the convictio.....

Tags : Criminal, rape, prostitution, delay, fir

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Cabinet approves signing of Air Services Agreement between India and Morocco(29.08.2018)

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the revised air services agreement to be signed between India and Mor.....

Tags : Agreement, Air services, Approval

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SC to Haryana, Delhi Over Rohingya Row: File Report on Living Conditions in Refugee Settlements(10.04.2018)

Supreme Court has directed the Governments of Haryana and the NCT of Delhi to file a comprehensive report on the living conditions in the Rohingya set.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Rohingya Refugee Camps

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Cabinet Approves "Partial Credit Guarantee Scheme"(11.12.2019)

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister has given its approval to the "Partial Credit Guarantee Scheme", set to be offered by the Government .....

Tags : Scheme, Approval, Partial Credit

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Gujarat HC Extends Bail Of Naroda Patiya Massacre Case Convict On Health Grounds(30.12.2015)

Gujarat High Court has granted a 90-day extension of temporary bail to Manoj Kukrani, one of the convicts of Naroda Patiya massacre case of 2002, unde.....

Tags : Gujarat High Court , Manoj Kukrani, Naroda Patiya massacre case

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High Court had power to prevent abuse and quash confronted proceeding, if any attempt is made to abuse the authority(29.10.2018)

The present petition has been filed to set aside the order convicting Petitioner under Section 376, 323 of Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC), and the orde.....

Tags : Proceedings, Quashing of, Jurisdiction

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Re-examination of a witness by party calling the witness is a right conferred under statute and unless such a right is declined, a party cannot be denied the opportunity to re-examine witness(11.06.2019)

Present Petition had been preferred against the order passed by the learned Sessions Judge, by means of which the learned trial Court had allowed the .....

Tags : Recall, Witness, Cross examination, Legality

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Patna HC Rejects PIL for Special Package of Rs 1.25 Lakh Crore(21.09.2016)

Patna HC has rejected PIL seeking its direction to Central Government for implementation of special package of Rs 1.25 lakh crore for Bihar which was .....

Tags : Patna HC , Special Package of Rs 1.25 Lakh Crore

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

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

Tags : Bill, Approval, Schemes, Illicit deposit

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Children have right to promotion in minority institution up to elementary level(10.06.2016)

Applying the ‘best interest’ principle, Kerala High Court granted an elementary school student benefit of Section 16 of the Right of Children to Free .....

Tags : minority school, elementary, student, promotion, fundamental right

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Cabinet approves the Special Economic Zones (Amendment) Bill, 2019(12.06.2019)

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved to introduce a Bill, namely, the Special Economic Zones (Amendment) .....

Tags : Bill, Approval, Amendment

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Cabinet approves Agreement between India and Uruguay regarding Cooperation and Mutual Assistance in Customs Matters(04.01.2017)

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved signing and ratifying an Agreement between India and Uruguay regardin.....

Tags : Agreement, Approval, Mutual Assistance

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Karnataka HC Denies Anticipatory Bail to Group Admin for Pakistan Zindabad' Slogans in WhatsApp Group(28.01.2019)

Karnataka High Court has dismissed anticipatory bail application of Administrator of a WhatsApp Group in which some group members had shared 'Pakistan.....

Tags : Karnataka High Court, Whatsapp Group

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Implementation of PGA e-SANCHIT-Paperless Processing under SWIFT-Uploading of Licenses/Permits/Certificates/Other Authorizations (LPCOs) by PGAs(15.01.2020)

1. 'E-SANCHIT' application is successfully in operation since 01.04.2018. The objective of the application is to further reduce physical interface bet.....

Tags : 'E-SANCHIT', Implementation, Paperless Processing

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Deferred Payment Protocols dated April 30, 1981 and December 23, 1985 between Government of India and erstwhile USSR(27.10.2016)

Attention of Authorized Dealer Category-I (AD Category-I) banks is invited to A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 79 dated June 30, 2016 wherein the Rupee .....

Tags : Deferred payments, Protocols

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Cabinet approves establishment of Appellate Tribunal for speedy disposal of Benami Transaction matters(24.10.2018)

The Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister has approved the appointment of Adjudicating Authority and establishment of Appellate Tribunal under Prohib.....

Tags : Tribunal, Establishment, Approval

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Punjab and Haryana HC: Born Abroad, You Can Get Property Vacated in Punjab(10.05.2016)

Punjab and Haryana HC has held that a foreign citizen or a person born outside India on return could get his properties vacated in Punjab.

Tags : Punjab and Haryana HC , Property

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Commission is not required to show any anti-competitive effects of agreement as anti-competitive effects are presumed(23.03.2017)

Present case concerns a complaint referral brought by Competition Commission against Respondents; Dawn Consolidated Holdings (Pty) Ltd ("Dawn"), DPI P.....

Tags : Shareholding Agreement, Contravention, Provision

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Cabinet approves Cooperation Agreement between India and Denmark in the field of Renewable Energy with focus on Offshore Wind Energy(15.04.2019)

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval for a Cooperation Agreement between Ministry of New and Re.....

Tags : Agreement, Approval, Renewable Energy

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Bombay HC Rejects Parole Plea, Allows Surgery in Hospital(25.10.2016)

Bombay High Court, while allowing a prisoner to undergo reconstruction surgery at a Kolhapur Hospital, has refused to release a prisoner from Kolhapur.....

Tags : Bombay High Court , Kolhapur Hospital, Kolhapur Central Prison, parole

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Cabinet approves Memorandum of Understanding between India and Bahrain on Cooperation in the Exploration and Uses of Outer Space for Peaceful Purposes(31.07.2019)

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was apprised about the signing of Memorandum of Understanding between India and Bahrain on C.....

Tags : MOU, Approval, Uses, Outer Space

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Prohibition on Indian Party from making direct investment in countries identified as "Non Co- operative countries and territories"(25.01.2017)

Attention of the Authorised Dealer Category - I (AD - Category I) banks is invited to Regulation 6 of FEMA Notification No. FEMA.120/RB-2004 dated Jul.....

Tags : Prohibition, Direct investment, Non Co- operative countries

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Introduction of a new type of semi-closed Prepaid Payment Instrument (PPI) - PPIs upto Rs. 10,000 with loading only from bank account(24.12.2019)

1. Please refer to the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies issued as part of Monetary Policy Statement dated December 5, 2019 as also t.....

Tags : Digital payments, PPI, Introduction

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Labour Ministry Eases Norms on Employees' Provident Fund Withdrawals(19.04.2016)

Labour Ministry has eased the planned restriction on withdrawal of contribution to the employees' provident fund and said withdrawal can be allowed fo.....

Tags : Labour Ministry, Provident Fund Withdrawals

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Amendment in AFSPA(20.03.2018)

There is no proposal to amend the Armed Forces (Jammu and Kashmir) Special Powers Act, 1990. There is no proposal under consideration of Government of.....

Tags : AFSPA, Amendment, Proposal

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Mere fact of arbitration clause in agreement cannot prevent criminal prosecution against accused, if an act constituting a criminal offence is prima facie made out(17.01.2020)

In facts of present case, the complainant is a company conducting chitty business. Mr. M.L. George was the subscriber of four chitties conducted by th.....

Tags : Cheque bounce, Proceedings, Quashing of

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

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

Tags : Illegal gratification, proof of demand

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CIVIL - Bombay HC to Hospital: Set-up Board for Study Mental Health of Abortion Seeker(28.03.2019)

Bombay High Court has directed the dean of the JJ Group of Hospitals to set up a medical board to study the mental health of 20 years old student afte.....

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Allahabad High Court Issues Clarifications on E-Filing Procedure(15.04.2020)

Allahabad High Court has modified the e-filing procedure for taking up urgent matters. The Advocates would have an additional option of filing with th.....

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Patna HC Declares Bihar Government’s Prohibition of Liquor Act Unconstitutional(30.09.2016)

Patna HC has struck down Bihar Government’s Prohibition of Liquor Act terming it ‘illegal’ and ‘ultra vires to the Constitution’.

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Supreme Court Allows Live Streaming of Court Proceedings(26.09.2018)

Supreme Court has allowed live streaming of court proceedings and said it will bring in transparency and serve the public interest.

Tags : Supreme Court, Live Streaming, Court Proceeding

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High Court has inherent power to quash criminal proceedings even in cases which are not compoundable and where the parties have settled the matter between themselves(04.08.2020)

By way of present petition filed under Section 482 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC), prayer has been made on behalf of the Petitioner for qu.....

Tags : FIR, Compromise, Quashing of

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Patna HC Junks Govt. Order on Promotions(16.02.2016)

Patna HC has set aside Bihar Government's stay order on promotion of government officials in Bihar. A notification to the effect had been issued by St.....

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A citizen cannot be non-suited on ground that, authority has failed to take decision in decision making process(22.11.2018)

The Petitioner has filed the present writ application for quashing the order contained in Memo No. 1023 dated 27th May, 2010, whereby the claim of the.....

Tags : Promotion, Denial, Legality

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Indirect Tax Revenue (Provisional) collections during October 2015(09.11.2015)

Figures released for indirect tax revenue – Customs, Central Excise and Service Tax - collections in October, 2015 showed an increase of 36.8 per cent.....

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NGT Directs Pollution Control Boards to Control & Curb Air Pollution in Delhi(04.11.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT), while taking cognizance of alarming air quality in Delhi, has asked Central Pollution Control Board and Delhi Pollution.....

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High Court has inherent power to quash criminal proceedings even in non-compoundable cases, where parties have settled matter between themselves(05.09.2019)

By way of instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC), a prayer has been made on behalf of the Petitioners.....

Tags : Settlement, Proceedings, Quashing of

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Karnataka HC Stays CBSE's Disaffiliation of NPS Group of Schools(15.09.2016)

Karnataka HC, while giving relief to NPS Schools, has stayed further proceedings pursuant to FIR lodged against them and also stayed CBSE's disaffilia.....

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A second or successive FIR filed in connection with same or connected cognizable offence committed in course of same transaction is not maintainable(18.06.2019)

In facts of present case, the Respondent No. 2 had lodged an F.I.R. on 15th December, 2016 based on which, case was registered under Section 498(A) of.....

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SC Seeks AG's Assistance to Deal with Public Property Damage Cases(15.01.2016)

SC has asked Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi to assist it on approach to be adopted in dealing with cases where public property has been damaged in lar.....

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Gujarat HC Constitutes Committee on Electrocution of Lions(22.12.2016)

Gujarat High Court has set up a 10-member committee to report on deaths of lions by electrocution in and around Gir sanctuary.

Tags : Gujarat HC, Electrocution of Lions , Gir sanctuary

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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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Question of sanction can be raised at time of framing of charges(25.04.2016)

Central government sanction against policemen is not required if prosecution is able to prove its case of them having partaken in a fake encounter.

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Supreme Court: May Ask For Reinvestigation in ISRO Spy Case(09.05.2018)

Supreme Court has said that it may ask the Kerala government to re-investigate the role of the then SIT officers who had framed former scientist S Nam.....

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Delhi HC Allows Plea Seeking Postponing Vacation of Suit Property Due to COVID-19 Pandemic(09.04.2020)

Delhi High Court has allowed a judgment debtor to postpone the vacation of suit property due to the unforeseen circumstances brought about by the COVI.....

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Roadmap drawn up for converging Ind AS with IFRS(18.01.2016)

In consultation with the Reserve Bank of India, Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority and Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority, .....

Tags : Accounting standards, ifrs, roadmap, 2018

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Madras HC Directs TN Govt. To Ensure Proper Medical Treatment to Jallikattu Protesters(25.01.2017)

Madras High Court has given directions to Tamil Nadu Government to ensure proper treatment to those injured in incidents that occurred during pro-Jall.....

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Cabinet Approves Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Second Amendment) Bill, 2019(11.12.2019)

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister approved the proposal to make amendments in the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (Code), through t.....

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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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Central Government approves recapitalisation of Export-Import Bank of India(16.01.2019)

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the recapitalization of EXIM Bank. Recapitalization Bonds by Government of India to the.....

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CCI Dismisses Complaints against Jaypee Group(29.10.2015)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has dismissed five complaints against Jaypee Group entities Jaiprakash Associates and Jaypee Infratech which had .....

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Delhi HC: Adult Son has ‘No Legal Right’ to Stay in Parent’s Self Acquired Property(30.11.2016)

Delhi High Court, while upholding wishes of an elderly couple who wanted their son and daughter-in-law evicted from their house, has ruled that an adu.....

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SC Asks Delhi Govt to Provide 150 Extra Courtrooms for New Judges(13.12.2018)

Supreme Court has directed Delhi Government to provide 150 additional temporary courtrooms in district courts here by March 2020 to enable 147 lower c.....

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Cabinet approves the Memorandum of Understanding between India and Israel on cooperation in the field of Health and Medicine(04.11.2020)

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has approved the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India an.....

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Bombay High Court Seeks MMRC’s Reply on ‘Indiscriminate’ Tree Felling For Metro Line III(26.05.2017)

Bombay High Court has sought Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited’s reply to allegations of cutting trees in South Mumbai arbitrary and indiscriminat.....

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CCI approves proposed combination involving Eros Plc, STX and Marco(08.07.2020)

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approves the proposed combination involving Eros International Plc (Eros Plc), STX Film works Inc ("STX") an.....

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Public Procurement Bill reinvigorated for 2015(16.11.2015)

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

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Madras HC Warns State Government of Judicial Intervention on Appointment of TNCPCR’s Chief(07.11.2016)

Madras High Court has observed that "process has not been followed" on appointment of Kalyani Mathivanan as chairperson of Tamil Nadu Commission for P.....

Tags : Madras High Court, Protection of Child Rights

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Terms on which applications for compassionate appointment would be considered should be strictly adhered to and are subject to policy framed(06.09.2019)

The brief facts of the case are that, the Applicant is the daughter of Late Unnikrishnan K, who died in harness while working as Telecom Mechanic. The.....

Tags : Appointment, Compassionate ground, Entitlement

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SC Seeks CBI’s Report on Possibility of Investigating All 76 FIRs in Pearl Scam(10.11.2016)

Supreme Court has asked CBI to examine whether it could investigate all 76 FIRs lodged against Nirmal Singh Bhangoo-headed Pearl group of Companies in.....

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Cabinet approves Memorandum of Understanding among BRICS Nations on Environmental Cooperation(24.10.2018)

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its ex-post facto approval for Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed .....

Tags : MOU, Approval, Environmental Co-operation

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India Signs Loan Agreement with the World Bank for USD 39.2 Million for the project "Assam Citizen Centric Service Delivery"(05.06.2017)

An agreement for IBRD Credit of USD 39.2 Million from World Bank for the project "Assam Citizen Centric Service Delivery" was signed here today. Loan .....

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Reporting and Accounting of Central Government Transactions of March, 2020(17.03.2020)

1. Please refer to Circular DGBA.GBD.No.2394/42.01.029/2018-19 dated March 20, 2019 advising the procedure to be followed for reporting and accounting.....

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Cabinet Approves Signing of an Agreement Between India and Poland on Cooperation in the Field of Agriculture and Allied Sectors(22.02.2017)

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for signing of an Agreement between India and Poland on coop.....

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Violent Protests Not a Basic Right: Supreme Court(19.03.2018)

Supreme Court has held that public demonstrations resorting to violence, including stone-throwing, are not protected by the fundamental right to free .....

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Bombay High Court Grants Interim Protection from Arrest to TISS Student Booked For Slogans(12.02.2020)

Bombay High Court has granted interim protection from arrest to Urvashi Chudawala, a 22-year-old Masters student of the Tata Institute of Social Scien.....

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CESTAT, New Delhi: Importer Not Obliged to Pay Any Amount on Advertisement and Sale Promotion(18.02.2020)

Custom, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), New Delhi has held that the expenditure incurred on the activities of advertisement and s.....

Tags : Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Advertisement and Sale Promotion

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Union Power Ministry advises States/UTs to allow construction activities in the power projects outside Municipal limits during nation-wide lockdown for COVID-19 outbreak(23.04.2020)

Union Power Ministry has advised the State/UT administrations to allow construction activities in the power projects outside Municipal limits during n.....

Tags : Construction activities, Power projects, Health protocols

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Manupatra Browser Search(26.10.2015)

Manupatra has released a new feature called Manupatra Browser Search. Enabled by installing an extension into eligible browsers (Chrome, Firefox and I.....

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Rights of a bona fide tenant would not be automatically terminated by forfeiture of property(17.08.2017)

In present case, vide impugned order, one Krishna Budha Gawde was detained under Section 3(1) of the Conservation of Foreign Exchange and Prevention o.....

Tags : Forfeiture, Property, Tenant, Bonafide right

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CCI approves proposed acquisition of C&S Electric Limited by Siemens Limited(20.08.2020)

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approves proposed acquisition of C&S Electric Limited by Siemens Limited. The proposed combination envisages.....

Tags : Share capital, Acquisition, Approval

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Environment Ministry Grants 6 Months Window For Green Clearance to Units(21.03.2017)

Environment Ministry has granted a six-month window as one-time opportunity to secure environmental clearance to units which have not obtained such a .....

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Presumptive inference and analysis provided by Informant cannot be basis for forming a prima facie opinion as to order investigation(22.03.2019)

Present information has been filed by Informant under Section 19(1)(a) of the Competition Act, 2002 alleging contravention of the provisions of Secti.....

Tags : Investigation, Evidence, Proof

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Several landmark initiatives launched by the Government to improve quality of Higher Education(02.04.2018)

The Central Government, the University Grants Commission (UGC) and All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) are constantly endeavouring to im.....

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NCLT: Promoters Cannot Escape Liquidation of Personal Assets(19.07.2017)

National Company Law Tribunal has held that personal properties of Promoters given as security to Banks can be proceeded against, in spite of initiati.....

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In a non-compoundable offence, compromise entered into between parties is a relevant circumstance for Court to consider quantum of sentence(22.07.2019)

Present appeal arises out of judgment passed by the High Court by which the High Court has acquitted Accused-Ranjit Singh from the charges by giving h.....

Tags : Offence, Compromise, Imprisonment, Reduction

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Draft guidelines for ‘on tap’ licencing of universal banks(05.05.2016)

The Reserve Bank of India took a major step towards replacing its ‘stop and go’ policy for licensing universal with a more ‘continuous’ process by

Tags : Universal bank, licence, continuous process

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NITI Aayog and Google comes together to develop artificial intelligence ecosystem(07.05.2018)

NITI Aayog and Google sign Statement of Intent in order to foster growth for India's nascent artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) ec.....

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Delhi HC Says 'No' to Tata Camelot Housing Project Near Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh(13.04.2017)

Delhi High Court has held that Tata Camelot Housing Project cannot be allowed as it was well within catchment area of Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh.

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Relatively low shareholder turnout does not prevent Court from making orders approving a scheme of arrangement(23.01.2020)

The Plaintiff, Pensana Metals Ltd (Pensana), applies for orders approving a proposed scheme of arrangement (Scheme). The Scheme meeting was convened a.....

Tags : Scheme, Arrangement, Approval

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Delhi HC Rejects Plea in Essar Phone Tapping Case(19.07.2016)

Delhi HC has dismissed petition seeking a court-monitored inquiry into alleged tapping, interception and recording of phone calls of politicians, gove.....

Tags : Delhi HC , Essar Group

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New Defence Production Policy(06.08.2018)

In the Budget Speech 2018, Government has announced that it will bring out an industry friendly Defence Production Policy 2018 to promote domestic pro.....

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Madras High Court Restrains Patanjali from Using 'Coronil' Trademark(21.07.2020)

Madras High Court has restrained Patanjali Ayurveda from using the trademark 'Coronil'- the controversial drug that the company initially claimed to b.....

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Total Road Length in India Increased at 4.2% CAGR(17.11.2016)

The total road length of the India has increased at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 4.2% up to 2015 from 1951. As on 31st March 2015, India's .....

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Central Government hereby declare that the provisions of sub-clause (i) of clause (c) of sub-section (1) of Section 10 of Banking Regulation Act, 1949 shall not apply to Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited(01.10.2019)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 53 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the Central Government, on the recommendatio.....

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Bombay HC: Harness Whatsapp to receive child rights complaints(02.05.2016)

Hearing a PIL for women lawyers being given priority appointments as Special Public Prosecutors under the Protection of Child Rights Act, the Bombay H.....

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ECI Advisory to media - Refrain from telecasting/publishing programmes with respect to prediction of results in any form during the prohibited period(08.04.2019)

The Election Commission of India has issued an advisory to all the media (electronic and print) to refrain from telecasting/publishing programmes whic.....

Tags : Prediction, Results, Media, Prohibition

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SC Says, We Cannot Be Soft on Terror Accused(25.11.2015)

SC has refused to grant an interim release from Tihar jail on health grounds to Marie Emmanuelle Verhoeven, accused of murdering Chilean senator in te.....

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Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (AMASR) Act, 1958(14.12.2016)

Provisions of Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (AMASR) Act, 1958 and Rules, 1959 are not out dated and implemented effectively o.....

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Madras High Court Grants Parole to Convict in Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case(21.11.2019)

Madras High Court has granted 30-day parole to Robert Payas, one of the seven convicts serving a life term for the assassination of former Prime Minis.....

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Delhi High Court Seeks JNU Reply On Plea Against Professor's Appointment(01.06.2016)

Delhi High Court has sought a response from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on a plea seeking quashing of an Assistant Professor's appointment for a.....

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CCI issues important order under Lesser Penalty Provisions in the cartel case by leading Indian Zinc-Carbon Dry Cell Battery Manufacturers(19.04.2018)

The Competition Commission of India ('CCI') passed Final Order imposing penalty on three leading Indian Zinc-Carbon Dry Cell Battery manufacturers-Eve.....

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SC: Tainted' Officials Lose Anti-Prosecution Shield when Transferred(08.09.2016)

SC, while providing investigating agencies a significant handle to go after officials accused of corruption, has ruled that no sanction will be requir.....

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Departmental inquiry can continue despite acquittal of delinquent in a criminal case(18.08.2018)

The present writ petition has been filed for quashing the order issued by the District & Sessions Judge, whereby and whereunder, the Petitioner has be.....

Tags : Disciplinary proceedings, Inquiry, Legality

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

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

Tags : Employees Provident Fund Organisation, Withdrawal Rules

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Shipping Bill (Electronic Integrated Declaration and Paperless Processing) Regulations, 2019(25.04.2019)

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 157 read with section 50 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962) and in supersession of the Shipping Bill.....

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RBI decides to conduct Special Long-Term Repo Operations for Small Finance Banks(07.05.2021)

In order to provide further support to small business units, micro and small industries, and other unorganised sector entities adversely affected duri.....

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Mumbai Court Declares Mallya Proclaimed Offender(11.11.2016)

A Mumbai Court has declared beleaguered entrepreneur Vijay Mallya, a proclaimed offender and directed the Enforcement Directorate to freeze movable pr.....

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Clarification regarding Electronic sealing - Deposit in and removal of goods from Customs bonded Warehouses(23.10.2018)

Circular 19/2018-Customs dated 18th June 2018 was issued by the Board to introduce electronic sealing for deposit in and removal of goods from Customs.....

Tags : Electronic sealing, Goods, Removal, Warehouses

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Delhi HC Issues Notice in Plea Challenging Decision to Hold Exams for Promoted Students(16.09.2020)

Delhi High Court has issued notice in a plea moved by students of Faculty of Law, Delhi University, challenging the decision of holding exams for stud.....

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Uttarakhand High Court: Seal, Seize All EVMs Use in Vikasnagar Constituency Polls(28.04.2017)

Uttarakhand High Court, while hearing a petition alleging tampering of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in Vikasnagar constituency, has ordered that .....

Tags : Uttarakhand High Court, Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs)

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Right of private defence is not available, when assailants are unarmed(23.04.2019)

The challenge in the present appeal is to an order passed by the High Court maintaining conviction for offences under Sections 302 and 324 of Indian P.....

Tags : Conviction, Validity, Private defence, Proof

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SC Raps Tripura High Court over Dismissing Woman's Plea to Clailm ‘Streedhan’(23.11.2015)

SC has rapped Tripura HC for dismissing plea of woman for 'streedhan' on ground that she lost right over it after judicial separation. The court said .....

Tags : SC, Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, streedhan, Tripura HC

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Sufficiency of the material cannot be called into question(27.09.2017)

The Petitioner has invoked the writ jurisdiction of present Court under Article 226 of the Constitution of India and under Section 482 of the Code of .....

Tags : Externment, Proceedings, Validity

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Courts ought to exercise its discretion to approve the scheme, when a proposed scheme is fair and reasonable(15.09.2020)

On 4 August 2020, orders pursuant to Section 411(1) of the Corporations Act, 2001 were made to convene a meeting of the holders of fully paid ordinary.....

Tags : Scheme, Approval, Discretion

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Delhi HC Rejects PIL Seeking Parole for Inmates for Depositing Old Currencies(08.12.2016)

Delhi High Court has dismissed a PIL seeking parole for inmates or cash counters in prison to help them deposit old notes.

Tags : Delhi High Court, parole, old notes

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Discharge proceeded without reference to Invalidating Medical Board cannot be sustained(02.09.2019)

The Appellant was enrolled in the Army as a Washerman. He was discharged from service on medical grounds on August 31, 1993. Appellant, aggrieved agai.....

Tags : Discharge, Procedure, Legality

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Delhi HC Defers Decision on Roche's Plea against Zydus' Cancer Drug(23.08.2016)

Delhi HC has deferred a decision on maintainability of a petition by Swiss drug maker Roche Holding AG to stop Zydus Cadila from selling a copy of its.....

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Cabinet approves MoU between India and Singapore on Cooperation in the field of Planning(27.06.2018)

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

Tags : MOU, Approval, Cooperation, Planning

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Mixed residential, commercial use envisaged in Delhi rent control(11.07.2016)

Section 2(l)(iii) of the Delhi Rent Control Act 1958 is applicable in a case where tenancy premises are residential-cum-professional, or vice versa, a.....

Tags : rent control, inherited rights, residential, commercial use

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NCLT to Deccan Chronicle RP: Refer Srei Arm's Revised Proposal to CoC(07.08.2018)

Hyderabad bench of National Company Law Tribunal has directed the resolution professional (RP) of Deccan Chronicle Holdings Limited (DCHL) to place th.....

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India-US Strategic Energy Partnership: Sustainable Growth Pillar India Energy Modeling Forum Launch on July 2, 2020(15.07.2020)

Sustainable Growth Pillar is an important pillar of India-US Strategic Energy Partnership co-chaired by NITI Aayog and USAID. The SG pillar entails en.....

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Delhi HC Orders Govt. to Implement Measures to Ensure Safety of Healthcare Professionals(29.07.2020)

Delhi High Court has passed an order directing the State Government to implement certain measures to ensure the safety and protection of health care p.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Safety of Healthcare Professionals

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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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Hyderabad HC Stays Excise Dept. Order(12.08.2016)

Hyderabad HC has stayed orders of Excise Commissioner who granted permission for Spencer Group to open four retail outlets in Ranga Reddy district.

Tags : Hyderabad HC, Excise Commissioner , Spencer Group

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Cabinet approves MoU between the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance, Bahrain(18.07.2018)

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today has approved Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Institute of Chartered.....

Tags : MOU, Approval, ICAI

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Strategy for Export of Defence Products under 'Make In India' Programme(03.02.2020)

Various strategies have been firmed up and reforms introduced to enhance Defence exports. These measures are listed below:

Special Chemicals.....

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SC Looks for Assembly Secretary’s View on Roja’s Suspension(08.04.2016)

Supreme Court has sought response from A.P. Assembly Secretary on YSR Congress MLA R.K. Roja appeal against a High Court Division Bench decision to ke.....

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Cabinet approves MoU between India and Iran for cooperation in the field of agriculture and allied sectors(14.03.2018)

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its ex-post-facto approval for the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between .....

Tags : MoU, Approval, Agriculture sector

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