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Blast from the Past

Trading godly good will(23.08.1967)

Being able to exploit financially intellectual property has been recognised as vital to any country’s success and prosperity. And what prosperity must.....

Tags : Trade mark, ganesh, publici juris, religious

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Top Story

When crying wolf 218 times is one too many(31.07.2015)

The Punjab and Haryana High Court recently passed a judgment calling a Petitioner's suit (with a further 20 listed for the month of August, 2015) friv.....

Tags : vexatious, frivolous, litigation, compensation

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When crying wolf 218 times is one too many(31.07.2015)

The Punjab and Haryana High Court recently passed a judgment calling a Petitioner's suit (with a further 20 listed for the month of August, 2015) friv.....

Tags : vexatious, frivolous, litigation, compensation

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International Cases

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Judgments

Contradictory ‘dominance’ reports for the same market bewilder CCI(09.02.2016)

The Competition Commission of India dismissed a complaint by Mega Cab, a popular app-cab operator, for investigation into the creation of barriers to .....

Tags : Radio taxi, relevant market, financial backing, exlclusivity

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Provisions of Income Tax Act are not applicable, when situs of trademarks and intellectual property rights and owners thereof are not located in India(25.07.2016)

Situs of the owner of an intangible asset would be the closest approximation of the situs of an intangible asset

Petitioner (CUB Pty. Limited.....

Tags : Situs, Intangible assets, Levy

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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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Notifications & Circulars

RBI constitutes a Committee on Household Finance(04.08.2016)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has set up a committee to look at the various facets of household finance in India and to benchmark India's position v.....

Tags : Household Finance, Committee, Constitution

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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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Court covers its ears amidst religious caterwauling(08.04.2016)

The Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court avoided, narrowly, being dragged into a controversial religious debate about the use of loudspeakers dur.....

Tags : public nuisance, loudspeaker, temple, religious

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Value of work entrusted to sub-contractors or payments made shall not be taken into consideration while computing total turnover(05.09.2016)

Assessee was doing business of engineers and contractors and in this process it, executed projects under contracts with public sector undertakings, lo.....

Tags : Payment, Sub-contractor, Inclusion, Total turnover

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

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

Tags : Ex debito justitiae, Doctrine, Applicability

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Commerce and Industry Minister says ECGC's role is very crucial in the trying times in sustaining the flow of exports(08.11.2016)

Commerce and Industry Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman has said that ECGC's role is very crucial in the trying times in sustaining the flow of exports.....

Tags : Exports, Flow, Sustainment

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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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Continued provision of child care by registered person to any child may expose such child to a risk of harm(01.09.2016)

Appellant appeals against suspension dated 5 August 2016. The key event leading to the imposition of a statutory suspension was that on 29 June 2016, .....

Tags : Risk of harm, Suspension, Investigation

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University established by law in State granting recognized dental qualification, is entitled to representation in Dental Council of India(08.12.2016)

Petitioner, by present petition, seeks a direction to Respondent – Union of India to accept nomination of an elected representative of Petitioner as a.....

Tags : Members list, Inclusion, Elected representative

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Measures initiated by RBI to prevent fraudulent use of debit cards(29.11.2016)

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has informed that number of debit cards outstanding at the end of August 2016 was 71.2 crore. RBI has informed that frauds.....

Tags : Fraudulent use, Debit card, Prevention

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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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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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In a master and servant relation, master is vicariously liable for acts of omission of servant and liable to pay compensation for negligence and deficiency in service(15.11.2016)

21-year old educated son of complainant, lost his life by drowning at Boat Club, owned by Appellant, Paradeep Port Trust. Appellant has tried to shift.....

Tags : Compensation, Liability, Vicarious

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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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Public Interest Litigation does not lie in service matters.(10.01.2017)

Instant writ petition is filed by Petitioner said to be an NGO being a trust registered under Indian Trust Act, 1882. Petitioner is “Central Bank Reti.....

Tags : Locus standi, Writ Petition, Maintainability

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Employee must resign in response to the breach; an employee must make up his mind regarding resignation soon after the conduct of which he complains(03.01.2017)

Claimant was employed as a full-time sales assistant in the respondent’s premises in Enniskillen. She was employed from 20 April 2012 until her resig.....

Tags : Dismissal, Trust, Breach, Validity

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When driving in city, one must anticipate that pedestrians will cross road, if they see a gap in the traffic(02.12.2016)

Present action arises out of a road traffic accident which occurred at the junction of Merrion Row and Merrion Street Upper in the city of Dublin. Whi.....

Tags : Accident, Causation, Contributory negligence

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Mere filing of appeal by convicted person should not be a ground to suspend conviction(16.01.2017)

Present application has been filed by Applicant-appellant under Section 389 read with Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Cr.P.C.) se.....

Tags : Conviction, Suspension, Entitlement

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When a decree or order is of High Court and an appeal is to be filled in same court, period of limitation is of 30 days from date of decree or order(09.03.2017)

Appeal has been filed challenging judgment passed by a Single Judge whereby the arbitral award passed by sole arbitrator was upheld. Along with said a.....

Tags : Delay, Condonation, Sufficient cause

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Prudential Limits in Sector Exposure for Housing Finance Companies (HFCs)(22.02.2017)

Presently, the guidelines for sectoral exposure in debt oriented mutual fund schemes put a limit of 25% at the sector level and an additional exposure.....

Tags : Limit, Housing Finance, Sectoral exposure

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Post-acquisition Allottee has no Locus to be Heard in the Matter and is Neither a Necessary Nor a Proper Party(21.02.2017)

Instant appeals have been preferred against judgment and order passed by High Court of Punjab and Haryana. Question for consideration is whether a pos.....

Tags : Post-acquisition, Allottee, Locus standii

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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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Cabinet approves implementation of Supreme Court's Judgment regarding Target Plus Scheme (TPS) under Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2004-2009(12.04.2017)

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the implementation of Supreme Court's Judgment dated 27th October 2015.....

Tags : Judgment, Implementation, Target Plus Scheme

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If goods are bought or services are hired or availed for commercial purpose, person concerned would not be considered as consumer(15.03.2017)

Unisource Trading (India) Pvt. Ltd. has filed instant complaint against opposite parties, namely, Continental Airline Cargo and Perfect Cargo Movers P.....

Tags : Service, Deficiency, Locus Standi

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Lease rent from letting out buildings/developed space along with other amenities in an Industrial Park/SEZ- to be treated as business income(25.04.2017)

The issue whether income arising from letting out of premises /developed space along with other amenities in an Industrial Park/SEZ is to be charged u.....

Tags : Lease rent, Industrial Park, Business income

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Cabinet apprised of MoU between India and Bangladesh on cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space(24.05.2017)

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has been apprised of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Bangla.....

Tags : MOU, Outer space, Peaceful uses

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Plea of juvenility could be taken up by an accused at any stage of proceedings, even after disposal of case from Supreme Court(24.05.2017)

Appellant was convicted under Sections 392 and 34 of Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) and was sentenced to undergo RI for seven years, fine of Rs. 5000/-.....

Tags : Juvenility, Plea, custody, Release

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'Tele-Law' initiative launched for legal assistance in rural areas(11.06.2017)

In wake of providing legal aid easily accessible in rural areas, Government of India has introduced a portal called ‘Tele-Law’ initiative in collabora.....

Tags : Justice, Access, Rural areas

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Atal Pension Yojana (APY) included under Section 7 of the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act 2016(12.06.2017)

With an objective of bringing in transparency, efficiency and to enable beneficiaries to get their entitlement directly in a convenient and seamless m.....

Tags : Pension Yojna, Inclusion, Aadhar Act

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U.S. House of Representatives passes NDA Act, 2018 for improving defence ties with India(15.07.2017)

The United States House of Representatives has passed National Defence Authorization Act, 2018 for providing defence co-operation with India. The NDDA.....

Tags : Defence ties, US-India, Act

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

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

Tags : Ayush facilities, Guidelines, Release

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Order of confiscation can only be challenged, when it reaches it's finality(17.04.2017)

Instant petition is against order passed by Collector, wherein an application for interim custody of vehicle preferred by Petitioner while proceeding .....

Tags : Vehicle, Release, Interim custody

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CBDT has been asked to consider inclusion of Service Charge while assessing tax: Shri Ram Vilas Paswan(13.09.2017)

Shri Ram Vilas Paswan, Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution told that in order to check the levying of Service Charge compu.....

Tags : Service Charge, Inclusion, Tax, Assessment

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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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Status of the Return of SBNs - Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Annual Report 2016-17(30.08.2017)

The RBI Annual Accounts for 2016-17, at note XI.6.2 Liabilities of Issue Department - Notes Issued in para (ii) mentions -

"Until June 30, .....

Tags : Return, SBNs, Status

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News

MP High Court Upholds Death Penalty of 3 Bus Staffers in Sendhwa Bus-Burning Case(29.10.2015)

MP High Court has upheld death penalties of three staffers of a private bus involved in Sendhwa bus-burning incident in August 2011, in which 15 passe.....

Tags : MP High Court, Sendhwa Bus-Burning Case

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Amendment to Customs Valuation Rules - Notification No. 91/2017 (NT) dated 26.9.17(26.09.2017)

1.The valuation of imported and export goods is governed by the provisions of Section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 and the rules made thereunder. The C.....

Tags : Rules, Customs Valuation, Amendment

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Issuance of Charge Memorandum is enough, actual service of same on the delinquent officer is immaterial(27.10.2017)

The Applicant, a retired Senior Deputy Financial Advisor of the 1st Respondent-Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), filed the Origina.....

Tags : Charge Memorandum, Natural justice, Violation

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Every matter is important and equal treatment is the backdrop of the Constitution(04.01.2018)

In instant case, the Petitioner consistently harps upon denial of access to justice and injustice perpetrated upon him in not acceding to his prayer e.....

Tags : Justice, Denial, Bias

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

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

Tags : Bilateral talks, Ports, Business opportunities

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Competition Commission of India (CCI) imposed penalty on Google for "Search Bias"(08.02.2018)

Competition Commission of India fines Google for abusing dominant position amounting to Rs. 136-crore for "search bias". CCI’s order came in wake of i.....

Tags : Dominant position, Abuse, Penalty

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Government likely to release a new industrial policy aiming to promote 'Make in India'(30.08.2017)

The process to formulate new Industrial Policy began in May 2017 by The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion. The new Industrial Policy will .....

Tags : Industrial policy, Release, Comments, Invitation

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Ministry of Textiles Special Focus on The North East Region(13.02.2018)

Development and modernization of the textile sector in the North Eastern states is being given the highest priority by the Ministry of Textiles said S.....

Tags : Focus, Region, North-east

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A case for collusion can be based on inference(10.01.2018)

In instant case, the two Respondents, Tourvest Holdings (Pty) Ltd ("Tourvest") and Trigon Travel (Pty) Ltd ("Trigon"), have filed exceptions to the Co.....

Tags : Tender, Issuance, Prices, Fixation, Collusion

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Mandatory Use of Public Finance Management System (PFMS) for all Central Sector Schemes Launched(27.10.2017)

The use Public Finance Management System has been made mandatory in order to ensure that, the benefits of the various Government Schemes reach to the .....

Tags : PFMS, Mandatory use, Central schemes

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

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

Tags : General public, institutions, Suggestion, Inclusive growth

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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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Ministry of Railways Launches New User Interface of its Next Generation e-Ticketing System(30.05.2018)

In line with Union Minister of Railways Shri Piyush Goyal's vision to ensure better user experience by recommending best Information Technology indust.....

Tags : New User Interface, Launch, E-Ticketing System

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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.....

Tags : Natural justice, Cross-examination, Witness

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If an Institute seeks postponement of inspection date, it cannot be taken as a refusal for inspection on part of Institute(20.04.2018)

Vide the present petition, the Petitioner impugns the order passed by Respondent No. 1 as also the order passed by Respondent No. 2, whereby the Petit.....

Tags : Recognition, Inspection, Refusal

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Boost to Ease of Doing Business in Petroleum and Natural Gas Sector(11.04.2018)

In line with the Government initiative of ease of doing business, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approva.....

Tags : Power, Delegation, Business, Ease

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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Haryana Top Rankers in Ease of Doing Business(10.07.2018)

Secretary DIPP announcing Ease of Doing Business Ranking of States

Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), Ministry of Commer.....

Tags : Business, Ease, Top rankers

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TRAI conducted an Open House Discussion (OHD) on Consultation Paper on "Making ICT Accessible for Persons with Disabilities"(09.04.2018)

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) convened an Open House Discussion on Consultation Paper on "Making ICT Accessible for Persons with Di.....

Tags : Discussion, ICT, Accessibility

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A government employee is entitled to get his previous service counted for purpose of pensionary benefits(08.08.2018)

The current application has been filed seeking the relief to Direct the Respondents (DTTE, GNCT of Delhi) to count the previous/past service (w.e.f. 2.....

Tags : Pensionary benefits, Previous service, Entitlement

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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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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW(22.05.2018)

In the instant case the Apple group of companies is involved in the design, manufacture and marketing of various mobile communication and media device.....

Tags : Jurisdiction, Exhaustion, Patent

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Oversight of Government Business in Agency Banks(07.04.2016)

The Reserve Bank of India put in place a new system of oversight of government business conducted with agency banks. The new enlarged review will now .....

Tags : Government business, agency bank, inspection

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Release of user-centric views of TRAI website and unified Mobile-apps(08.08.2018)

TRAI has been striving to make the information available to the stakeholders in a transparent and easily accessible way. TRAI's website. is accessed b.....

Tags : User-centric views, Release, Unified Mobile-apps

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Ministry of Railways Signs Record of Discussion for India Japan Cooperation in Rail Safety(14.08.2018)

Record of Discussion (ROD) for the project on Capacity Development on Rail Safety was signed between Ministry of Railways and Japan International Coop.....

Tags : Record, Discussion, Cooperation, Rail Safety

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Kitchen knife and Sil Batta are sufficiently dangerous weapons, if used on vital parts of a person's body can cause serious damage(30.08.2018)

In present matter, the accused challenges the judgment passed by the trial Court convicting him for the offences under Sections 326 and 342 of Indian .....

Tags : Grievous injury, Conviction, Legality

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

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

Tags : Bilateral summit, Russian President, Visit

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Revised Guidelines for the Financial Inclusion Fund(15.10.2015)

In light of the merging of the Financial Inclusion Fund and the Financial Inclusion Technology Fund to form the FIF as it exists today, the Reserve Ba.....

Tags : Bank, financial inclusion guidelines, fund

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Under trial prisoners who have completed half of maximum sentence prescribed for offence for which they were arrested, not be detained in jail(26.10.2018)

The Petitioner/Appellant has filed the instant application seeking suspension of sentence and for grant of bail in case in which he stands convicted v.....

Tags : Sentence, Suspension, Grant

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ONCE THE ESSENTIAL ELEMENT OF CONSENSUS AD IDEM IS ESTABLISHED THEN THE FINDINGS OF THE LOWER COURT CONVICTING THE ACCUSED FOR DISHONOUR OF CHEQUE ARE LIABLE TO BE SET ASIDE(11.06.2018)

In the instant case the criminal revision petition, is directed, against, the concurrently recorded findings, whereby, both the Courts below, convicte.....

Tags : Negotiable Instrument, Consensus

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Trustees are not empowered to adopt an index other than RPI unless RPI had been discontinued as an officially published index and replaced(07.11.2018)

Present appeal raises a question of interpretation of a clause in a pension scheme trust deed which defines the phrase “Retail Prices Index” and which.....

Tags : Pension scheme, Clause, Interpretation

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Competition Commission of India (CCI) issues order against South Asia LPG Company Pvt. Ltd. (SALPG) for abuse of dominant position for terminalling services at Visakhapatnam Port(11.07.2018)

The case primarily concerned access to upstream LPG terminalling infrastructure at Vishakhapatnam Port, which comprises several components viz. unload.....

Tags : Order, Issuance, Abuse, Dominant position

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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.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Sri Aurobindo Ashram Trust

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Unless act done by previous Government found to be contrary to provisions or against policy, State should not change its stand merely because other political party has come into power(18.12.2018)

By way of present writ petition, the Petitioner has prayed for quashing of Communication dated 12th March, 2018 (Annexure P-7), vide which, the office.....

Tags : Rest House, Construction, Cancellation

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Right of appeal is not restricted to parties to suit only(30.11.2018)

Instant petition has been preferred by Petitioner under Section 104 of the Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir read with Article 227 of the Constitution.....

Tags : Status quo, Independent suit, Remedy

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A reasonable suspicion that a thing has been stolen or unlawfully obtained will necessarily fall short of certainty(06.11.2018)

In facts of present case, the Appellant was convicted after trial in the Magistrates Court of a charge of being in possession of a thing capable of be.....

Tags : Suspicion, Conviction, Legality

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Magistrate is not bound by the conclusion drawn by the police officer(03.01.2019)

The State by means of present revision petition filed under Section 397 read with Section 401 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) has chall.....

Tags : Cognizance, Refusal, Validity

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When arbitration clause is not applicable to particular work in question, arbitrator cannot be appointed(11.01.2019)

By way of present application filed under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, the Petitioner, said to have entered into a contra.....

Tags : Arbitrator, Appointment, Clause

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Review of Annual Custody / Issuer Charges(09.12.2015)

The Securities and Exchange Board of India has enhanced custody/issuer charged to be collected by depositories from issuers. Per folio charge has been.....

Tags : SEBI, Custody, issuer, charges, increase

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Commerce Minister Releases Report on Industrial Park Rating System(19.11.2018)

Suresh Prabhu releasing the report on Industrial Park Rating System

The Union Minister for Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation, Suresh Pra.....

Tags : Report, Release, Industrial Park, Rating System

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Commerce and Industry Minister Releases Compendium of Cement Industry(05.02.2019)

Suresh Prabhu releasing compendium on the Cement Industry India 2018 in New Delhi.

Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation,.....

Tags : Compendium, Cement Industry, Release

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Sentencer need to observe a degree of flexibility rather than adopting a mechanistic type of approach while imposing sentence(03.04.2019)

This judgment deals with an application for leave to appeal by Nathan Finn, currently in custody in Hydebank Young Offenders Centre, against a determi.....

Tags : Sentence, Quantum, Justice

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Conduct of judicial officer can be used to conclude charge of misconduct(12.07.2016)

The Supreme Court upheld a 2012 judgment of the Gujarat high court that confirmed charges against the Appellant-Civil Judicial Magistrate at Bhuj in h.....

Tags : judicial officer, misconduct, sentencing, customs

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Central Government hereby declares the services engaged in the Banking industry to be a public utility service for the purposes of Industrial Disputes Act, 1947(18.04.2019)

Whereas the Central Government is satisfied that public interest so requires that the services engaged in the Banking industry, which is covered under.....

Tags : Services, Declaration Industrial Disputes

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Disclosure of bank’s business dissuades “window-dressing”, in public interest(28.06.2016)

“Any action that results in dissuading commercial entities from indulging in practices such as window-dressing would be in larger public interest”, th.....

Tags : rti, exemption, bank, business mix, public interest

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Mr. Agustin Carstens, Bank for International Settlements delivered 17th C.D. Deshmukh Memorial Lecture titled "Central Banking and Innovation: Partners in the Quest for Financial Inclusion"(25.04.2019)

The Reserve Bank of India hosted the Seventeenth C.D. Deshmukh Memorial Lecture on April 25, 2019 in Mumbai. The lecture was delivered by Mr. Agust¡n .....

Tags : Lecture, Innovation, Financial Inclusion

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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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Prior publication of design is a valid defence, provided that use of design is not in breach of good faith against proprietor of design(10.04.2019)

In present matter, an interim order of injunction granted in a suit under the Designs Act, alleging piracy of a registered design, is under challenge .....

Tags : Design, Use, Injunction, Validity

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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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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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Courts should be liberal in allowing third-party locus standi(12.04.2016)

Courts should be “liberal in allowing any third party” with a bona fide connection with the matter so long as it ‘advance[s] substantial justice’, the.....

Tags : Locus standi, cognizance, third party

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Finance Minister holds Second Pre-Budget Consultation with the Representatives of Industry, Services and Trade Groups(11.06.2019)

The Union Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, started her Pre-Budget Consultations with different stakeholder Groups in .....

Tags : Pre-Budget, Consultation, Representatives, Industry

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Gujarat High Court Irks over Frivolous PILs(05.10.2015)

Gujarat HC irked over rampant misuse of public interest litigations (PIL) in several cases, has ruled that imposing a heavy fine is not enough in such.....

Tags : Gujarat HC ,Frivolous PILs

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Export of Cardamom(24.07.2019)

The Government of Saudi Arabia and Japan have not banned import of cardamom from India. However, Saudi Arabia Food & Drug Authority (SFDA) had detaine.....

Tags : Export, Cardamom, Pesticides used, Details

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CCI penalty on total turnover for collusion set aside(12.04.2016)

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Custodial Death: Former IPS Officer Sanjiv Bhatt Sentenced to Life Imprisonment(20.06.2019)

Gujarat Court has sentenced sacked IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt to life imprisonment in a 30-year-old custodial death case. The sentence by the Gujarat Co.....

Tags : Custodial Death, Sanjiv Bhatt

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Securities and Exchange Board of India (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) (Seventh Amendment) Regulations, 2015(27.10.2015)

The Securities and Exchange Board of India has introduced Regulations to amend the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Issue of Capital and Disclo.....

Tags : Securities, prospectus, information, legible

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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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Delhi HC Says, “Custody Death, a Naked Violation of Human Dignity”(21.10.2015)

Delhi HC on plea filed by family of victim, Shahnawaz Chaudhary who died in police custody, has termed custodial torture a "naked violation of human d.....

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RBI releases the Report of the Committee on the Development of Housing Finance Securitisation Market(09.09.2019)

The Reserve Bank of India had constituted a Committee on the Development of Housing Finance Securitisation Market, on May 29, 2019, with Dr. Harsh Var.....

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Expenditure on solicitor’s eye operation not business expense(28.10.2015)

The Bombay High Court upheld an order of the ITAT excluding expenditure by the Assessee on eye treatments to improve vision. The Tribunal had determin.....

Tags : Personal expense, business, tax, deduction

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Sanction for 5595 electric buses under Fame Phase-II(08.08.2019)

The Department of Heavy Industry has approved the sanction of 5595 electric buses to 64 Cities, State Government Entities, State Transport Undertaking.....

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Madras HC Orders Autopsy of Paan Masala Vendor over his Alleged Custodial Death(17.10.2016)

Madras HC has directed Dean of Royapettah Government Hospital to constitute a team of two doctors to conduct an autopsy on body of a paan masala vendo.....

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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.....

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SC Rejects FIMI Plea Against Retrospective Levy of Social Impact Fund(08.12.2015)

SC has refused to entertain plea by lobby group Federation of Indian Mineral Industries (FIMI), which challenged retrospective levy of royalty for its.....

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Putting of mono-cartons on Bottled in Origin alcoholic beverages in both Public and Private bonded warehouses(03.09.2019)

1. Representations have been received from the trade and industry seeking clarification on the issue of putting of mono-cartons on Bottled in Origin (.....

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

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

Tags : Serious offences, Bail, Grant

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Interest income to be included in tax return(01.01.1900)

The Central Board of Direct Taxes notified persons earning interest income that interest credited or received on deposits is taxable unless exempt und.....

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FASTag rollout picking up pace, daily usage increases(31.12.2019)

With the implementation of Electronic Toll Collection through FASTag from 15th December this year, sale of FASTags has picked up substantially. Over 1.....

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SC Seeks Details of Actions Taken by States on Misuse of Forest Land(01.02.2016)

SC has sought details of action taken by States against those who wrongly claimed forest land as traditional forest dwellers under a 2006 Act amid cla.....

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Accused is not eligible for grant of anticipatory bail, when accused fails to join investigation on false pretexts or sham/farce excuses despite being given opportunities(11.12.2019)

The Petitioner has filed the present application under Section 438 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) for the grant of anticipatory bail. .....

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Jharkhand HC to Govt.: Pay Rs 1 Lakh to Minor Boy’s Family after Alleged Custodial Death(21.07.2016)

Jharkhand HC has directed State Government to pay a compensation of Rs 1 lakh to the family of the minor boy, who died in custody allegedly due to pol.....

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Inclusion of Mauritius in the FATF list of "jurisdictions under increased monitoring"(25.02.2020)

The Financial Action Task Force on February 21, 2020, has placed Mauritius in the list of "jurisdictions under increased monitoring", commonly referre.....

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SC to Centre: Take Possession of Adarsh Cooperative Society(22.07.2016)

SC has permitted Centre to take possession of the Adarsh Cooperative Housing Society in Mumbai and told Maharashtra Government to initiate proceedings.....

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SEBI issues stricter norms to prevent client securities misuse(25.02.2020)

In order to prevent the misuse of client’s securities by broker, the Security and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued a circular tightening the .....

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Govt Notifies Postponement of Reverse Charge Mechanism till June(26.03.2018)

Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) has notified that the implementation of Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) has been deferred until 30th June 20.....

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India and Finland ink MoU to enhance bilateral defence cooperation(15.01.2020)

Defence Secretary, Dr. Ajay Kumar and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence of Finland Mr. Jukka Juusti signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) .....

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Bombay HC Put Stay on Retrospective Roll-Out of New Bonus Payment Act(15.06.2016)

Bombay High Court has stayed the retrospective implementation of the recently amended Payment of Bonus Act in an ad interim verdict passed on 13th Jun.....

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For framing of a charge against the accused, not only suspicion but grave suspicion that accused is likely to have committed the offence is required(19.03.2020)

Petitioner impugns order, whereby, the Trial Court has discharged Respondent No. 2 of all charges. Deceased - was married to son of Respondent No. 2. .....

Tags : Suspicion, Discharge, Legality

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Directions of High Court of Delhi at New Delhi on Exclusions related to Genetic Disorders(19.03.2018)

In the matter of M/s United India Insurance Company Limited Vs Jai Parkash Tayal (RFA 610/2016 & CM Nos. 45832/2017) Hon'ble High Court of Delhi at Ne.....

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Facility to view status of/deficiency in claim applications and making good those deficiencies(15.01.2020)

1. The Justice (Retd.) R.M. Lodha Committee (the "Committee") had initiated the process of refunds for investors of PACL having claim amount upto Rs. .....

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Bombay High Court Seeks BMC’s Report on Land For Muslim Cemeteries(15.03.2017)

Bombay High Court has asked Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to place on record its policy with regard to allotting land for a Muslim cemetery.....

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Streamlining export data to include District level details in Shipping Bills(05.02.2020)

1. Reference is invited to Notification No. 33/2019-Cus (NT) dated 25.04.2019 vide which the Shipping Bill (Electronic Integrated Declaration and Pape.....

Tags : Export data, Inclusion, District level details

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Authorized Economic Operator Programme(19.08.2015)

The Central Board of Excise and Customs notified that the validity of the Authorized Economic Operator certificate shall be for a period of five years.....

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Paperless Customs - Electronic Communication of PDF based Gatepass and OOC Copy of Bill of Entry to Custom Brokers/Importers(13.04.2020)

1. In order to mitigate the unprecedented situation due to Covid-19 pandemic, CBIC has taken a number of measures to facilitate & expedite Customs cle.....

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Transport Dept ought to allow representations before ruling on vehicle status(13.04.2016)

A dumper truck with rubber tyres cannot be termed ‘Construction Equipment vehicle’ under the Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989 unless it is shown that.....

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Finance Minister holds pre-budget consultation with the representatives of industry, services and trade groups(17.12.2019)

Union Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, held third Pre-Budget Consultations with stakeholder Groups from Industry, Tra.....

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Assessee has right to challenge inclusion of comparable, even if it clears the filters(18.05.2020)

By way of the present appeal under Section 260A of the Income Tax Act, 1961 ('the Act'), the Appellant (Revenue) assails the impugned order passed by .....

Tags : Comparables, Exclusion, Legality

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SC: Chief Justice Free to Appoint Arbitrator Even If Arbitration Agreement Provides Otherwise(29.03.2017)

Supreme Court has held that even if an arbitrator is specified in agreement for arbitration, Chief Justice or designated Judge is free to appoint an i.....

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In absence of complete cause of action for declaring election of returned candidate to be void, election petition is to be summarily dismissed without trial(11.02.2020)

Present election petition filed under Section 80 read with Section 100(1) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 challenges the election of the.....

Tags : Non-compliance, Provisions, Cause of action, Absence

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Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Places of Business) Regulations, 2015(15.07.2015)

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority introduced the Regulations, 2015, which supersede the IRDA (Places of Business) Regulations, 2013.

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Pre-deposit clauses to invoke arbitration struck down by Supreme Court as it makes arbitral process ineffective and expensive(11.03.2019)

In present case, the Respondent issued notice inviting tender for extension and augmentation of water supply, sewerage scheme, pumping station and sew.....

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Government of India (Allocation of Business) Three Hundred and Thirtieth Amendment Rules, 2017(19.01.2017)

S.O.194(E).--In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (3) of article 77 of the Constitution, the President hereby makes the following rules furth.....

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Authority for Advance Rulings Denies Tax Exemption Under India-Mauritius Treaty(28.02.2020)

Authority for Advance Ruling has denied any benefit of the India-Mauritius tax treaty under which the applicable rates are a bit lower. The Authority .....

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Supreme Court Orders 'Medical Examination' of Calcutta HC Judge C S Karnan(01.05.2017)

Supreme Court has constituted a medical board in Kolkata to examine mental health of Calcutta HC Judge C S Karnan, who is facing contempt proceedings .....

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Industries Should Take Positive Approach and Tap the Opportunities Created After Covid-19 Crisis Gets Over: Shri Gadkari(07.05.2020)

Union Minister for MSME and Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari has said that industries should keep a positive outlook and tap the opportu.....

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Tax exemption to industry and commerce sectors(02.08.2016)

Various tax concessions in the form of exemptions/ deductions etc. have been provided under the Income-tax Act, 1961 which have been availed by differ.....

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Government suspends IBC qua fresh bankruptcy proceedings amid covid pandemic(05.06.2020)

In an unprecedented move, the Government of India has suspended fresh proceedings under Sections 7, 9 and 10 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 20.....

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Creche facility to come up at Parliament House, Development comes after Smt Maneka Gandhi apprised LS Speaker about the need(20.02.2018)

The Parliament House will soon be setting an example of an inclusive and supportive work environment for its women employees by establishing Crèche fa.....

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CESTAT, Mumbai: No Service Tax on Rent Received from Bullock Carts with Tyres & Without Driver(28.02.2020)

Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal ( CESTAT ), Mumbai has held that tyre Bullock Carts without bullocks and driver, provided by the App.....

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Customs Officers Cannot Seize Goods in SEZ Area: CESTAT(08.08.2018)

Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal has held that the customs officers have no jurisdiction to seize goods in the Special Economic Zone.....

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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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Tata Sons vs Cyrus Mistry Case: NCLAT Questions Language of NCLT Judgment(09.08.2018)

National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has questioned if the National Company Law Tribunal's (NCLT's) Mumbai Bench had written a biased order.....

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Amendments to the All Industry Rates of Duty Drawback effective from 15.07.2020(15.07.2020)

1. Government has made certain amendments in the All Industry Rates (AIRs) of Duty Drawback vide Notification No. 56/2020-Customs (N.T.) dated 13.07.2.....

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Ranchi HC to Union and State: Formulating Separate Act on New Blood Transfusion Law(14.12.2015)

Ranchi High Court has directed Union Government and Jharkhand Government to explore the possibility of formulating a separate act to regulate and moni.....

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Mere suspicion could not be a ground to invoke jurisdiction under Section 263 of IT Act(11.09.2020)

By way of present appeal, the Assessee contest correctness of revisional jurisdiction under Section 263 of Income Tax Act, 1961 (IT Act) as exercised .....

Tags : Suspicion, Jurisdiction, Legality

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Reporting Platform for OTC Derivatives - Transactions undertaken by IFSC Banking Units (IBUs) and non-deliverable derivative contracts (involving Rupee or otherwise)(18.05.2020)

1. In terms of A.P. (DIR Series) circular no.23 dated March 27, 2020, banks in India having an Authorised Dealer Category-1 license under FEMA, 1999, .....

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NGT Orders 'Auto Census' in National Capital Region (NCR)(14.12.2015)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has called for an 'auto census', to take stock of number of vehicles on streets of Delhi. NGT has asked all areas fallin.....

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Tax tribunal makes innovative and aggressive use of IT techniques to dispense faster justice in the field of Direct Taxes despite corona(17.09.2020)

The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, a statutory quasi-judicial institution created under the Income Tax Act, 1961 and the second appellate authority de.....

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Withdraw export benefits only prospectively in case of accrued vested rights(27.10.2015)

The Supreme Court has ruled that amendments to the government’s Target Plus Scheme, to increase exports of certain goods, cannot be applied retrospect.....

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Finance Minister announces GST exemption for businesses with an annual turnover of up to Rs 40 lakh(24.08.2020)

The Finance Minister said that now, the businesses with an annual turnover of up to Rs 40 lakh are GST exempt. Earlier, this limit was Rs 20 lakh. In .....

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Delhi High Court Restores Justice Mukul Mudgal-Appointed Selectors Removed by DDCA(08.11.2016)

Delhi High Court has suspended a decision taken by Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) to remove three members of a Selection Panel who were.....

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Where Assessing Officer has accepted a particular contention/issue without any enquiry or evidence, the order is erroneous(03.08.2020)

Present appeal preferred by the Assessee emanates from the order of the learned principal Commissioner of Income Tax-1, for the assessment year 2014-1.....

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CCI finds cartel in “intensely competitive” air cargo(17.11.2015)

The Competition Commission of India found Jet Airways, Indigo Airlines and SpiceJet Limited guilty of contravening competition guidelines. It noted th.....

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Solvency Margin for Crop Insurance business(26.08.2020)

1. This circular is issued in accordance with the power vested under section 14(2)(e) of the IRDA Act, 1999 read with section 34(1) of the Insurance A.....

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RTI is beneficial legislation cannot be used to harass(24.11.2015)

The Delhi High Court rejected claims of a Petitioner claiming willful non-compliance by the police in not providing him information under the Right to.....

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Rajya Sabha passes the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Second Amendment) Bill, 2020(19.09.2020)

Rajya Sabha amends IBC by temporarily suspending initiation of Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Second Ame.....

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Punjab and Haryana HC Orders FIR to be Filed Against 33 Officials in Punjab Custodial Death Case(18.12.2015)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has ordered Punjab Police to register FIR on charges of murder against 33 government officials of Amritsar Central Jail .....

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Review of regulatory framework for Housing Finance Companies(22.10.2020)

1.With reference to the Bank's Press Release No.2019-20/419 dated August 13, 2019 and draft regulatory framework placed in public domain on June 17, 2.....

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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 .....

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AYUSH Ministry inks MoU with Industry Bodies to promote Medicinal Plants cultivation(24.09.2020)

In a historic event today, the National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB), Ministry of AYUSH signed an MoU through virtual meeting with the major AYUSH an.....

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Notification to declare with immediate effect the 'Manufacturing of Alumina and Aluminium' & 'Mining of Bauxite' Industries to be a 'Public Utility Service'(16.11.2016)

Whereas the Central Government is satisfied that the public interest requires that the services in the 'Manufacturing of Alumina and Aluminium' and 'M.....

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National GIS-Enabled Land Bank System(23.09.2020)

Government has integrated Industrial Information System (IIS) portal with the GIS System of six States in first phase to provide updates on land avail.....

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Usage of ATMs - Waiver of customer charges(14.11.2016)

The Reserve Bank of India has today decided that banks shall waive levy of ATM charges for all transactions (inclusive of both financial and non-finan.....

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Measures to Boost Industrial Growth Rate(23.09.2020)

Industrial growth depends on a number of factors including structural, external, fiscal and industrial factors. The moderation in India's industrial g.....

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Madras HC Notices Police over Habeas Corpus Petition to Produce Detenu in Court(24.10.2016)

Madras High Court has issued notice to top police officials on a Habeas Corpus Petition, seeking to produce in court a detenu who has allegedly been k.....

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Customs to begin faceless assessment of imports across India(04.09.2020)

In a step forward to ease of doing business module, the Customs Department will soon initiate pan-India faceless assessment for all imported goods by .....

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

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

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Delhi HC Grants Bail to NDPS Accused on Lack of Medical Evidence(30.09.2020)

Delhi High Court has granted bail to a person accused under sections 20 and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs & Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 by noting tha.....

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Stand aside Dunlop there’s a new penalty sheriff in town(04.11.2015)

The United Kingdom Supreme Court passed rulings that are likely to send at least a few flutters of joy amongst the contract-writing community. Determi.....

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RBI announces National Strategy for Financial Education 2020-2025(20.08.2020)

In order to strengthen financial inclusion in the Country, RBI announces National Strategy for Financial Education 2020-2025 (NSFE). Financial litera.....

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NGT Directs DPCC to Submit List of Hazardous Industrial Units(07.12.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has said that industrial units operating in residential areas are one of major contributors to air pollution in Capital .....

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Mere conflict amongst trustees themselves is not a sufficient reason for the removal of a trustee at the suit of another(23.10.2020)

Present appeal concerns the removal of the Appellant, Mr Warren Fletcher, as a trustee of the McNair Family Trust (the Trust) at the instance of the R.....

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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.....

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Petition under Section 482 of CrPC filed by a person unconnected with proceedings cannot be ordinarily entertained by High Court(16.12.2020)

Present appeal has been filed questioning the order passed by the High Court in application under Section 482 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrP.....

Tags : Third party, Locus standi, Legality

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Title of religious text not ordinarily registrable as trade mark(27.10.2015)

The Supreme Court left little room for interpretation in its ruling against registration of a trade mark in ‘Ramayan’ to be used on packaging for ince.....

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Supreme Court to Hear Aadhaar Pleas After Concluding Delhi-Centre Matter(29.11.2017)

Supreme Court to Hear Aadhaar Pleas After Concluding Delhi-Centre Matter

Tags : The Centre, meanwhile, informed the bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra that it was willing to extend up to March 31 next year the deadline fixed for mandatory linking of Aadhaar with various schemes.

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Bombay HC Allows Nanded Gurudwara Dusshera Procession(26.10.2020)

Bombay High Court has allowed the 'Takht Sachkhand Shri Hazur Apchalnagar Sahib Board, Nanded' to conduct "Dusshera, Takht Isnan, Deepmala and Gurta G.....

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Maharashtra Govt. Eases Norms for Setting Up Industries on Agricultural Land(21.01.2016)

Maharashtra Government, in order to make it easier for setting up industries in the state, has simplified norms for using agricultural land for non-ag.....

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Air Quality Commission directs strict enforcement of dust control measures to curb air pollution(23.12.2020)

The Commission of Air Quality Management in Delhi-NCR and adjoining areas reviewed the deteriorating air quality situation and has directed strict enf.....

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Collusive or sham transactions with a corporate debtor will not amount to "financial debt" within the meaning of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016(IBC)(01.02.2021)

CIRP has been initiated against the Corporate Debtor on an application filed by an Operational Creditor under section 9 of Insolvency and Bankruptcy C.....

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SC Rejects PIL Seeking Probe into AgustaWestland Chopper Purchase(13.02.2018)

Supreme Court has dismissed a PIL seeking a probe into alleged irregularities in the purchase of AgustaWestland helicopters for VIPs by the Chhattisga.....

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A trustee has a fiduciary duty to act with due care and diligence in administering property on behalf of another(06.01.2021)

The appeal has its genesis in an urgent application in the High Court, launched by the Appellant. The main relief sought was the removal of Mr. Fronem.....

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National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) holds consultation on Preventive Strategy on Child Sexual Abuse(26.04.2018)

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) held a Consultation on development of Preventive Strategy on Child Sexual Abuse today. .....

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Companies dealing with hazardous substance must forthwith pay compensation for deaths & injuries to victims as per WCA, 1923 wherever applicable or the principle of restitution wherever applicable(03.02.2021)

Matter arises out of an incident occurred in Bharuch district of Gujarat. The respondent factory is the manufacturer of several hazardous chemicals, i.....

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Temporary Work Visa for IT Professionals(14.12.2016)

Government of India has taken up the visa as well as social security issues with the United States (US) both bilaterally and in other forums from time.....

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P&H HC Denies Quashing Chandigarh Administration's Order Putting Ban on Sale or Use of Crackers(17.11.2020)

Punjab & Haryana High Court on has denied granting any relief to Chandigarh Cracker Dealers Association, which had challenged the Union Territory, Cha.....

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Criminal defamation provisions to stay(13.05.2016)

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

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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 .....

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Madras HC Orders Status Quo in Issue Related to Additional Mofussil Bus Stand in Karur(19.02.2021)

Madras High Court has ordered status quo to be maintained in the issue pertaining to the additional mofussil bus stand in Karur. The Court has also al.....

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“Profiteering” found in HUDA-private developer transaction(13.05.2016)

An authority acquiring land under the guise of public purpose, but subsequently passing it on to a private builder amounts to acquisition for a privat.....

Tags : Land acquisition, fraud, huda, private use

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FAMILY - Father in live-in Relation can’t Get Child’s Custody: Punjab and Haryana HC(11.03.2019)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that if custody of a child is granted to a person in a “livein” relationship without dissolution of previous ma.....

Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, Live in Relationship, Child's Custody

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Delhi HC Rejects Bail Plea of Rape Accused Who Misled Court on Settlement Via Fake Affidavit(22.02.2021)

Delhi High Court has rejected the bail application of a rape accused who filed a fake affidavit with forged signatures and a fake Aadhar card copy of .....

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Supreme Court: Stop Clogging Courts with Frivolous Cases(01.05.2018)

Supreme Court has castigated the Centre for repeatedly filing appeals on identical questions of law despite being fined earlier for clogging the justi.....

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Court has broad powers under Section 21 of the Charitable Trusts Act, 1962 to make orders in respect of any property, money or income subject to a trust for charitable purposes(03.03.2021)

The Plaintiffs commenced present proceedings by originating summons filed 25 January 2021. The Plaintiffs seek relief, including declarations that the.....

Tags : Trust Fund, Legal costs, Entitlement

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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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Dispute arising under the lease being governed under Transfer of Property Act are arbitrable(18.12.2020)

The Petitioner has instituted present petition under Section 11(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 seeking appointment of a Sole Arbitra.....

Tags : Arbitration Clause, Appointment, Arbitrator

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COMPANY - SC: Companies Act Does Not Stipulate Any Fixed Period for Completion of Serious Fraud Investigation(28.03.2019)

SC while holding that there is no stipulation of any fixed period for completion of a Serious Fraud investigation observed that stipulation in Section.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Section 212(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, Serious Fraud investigation

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CBDT issues clarification in respect of residential status of certain individuals under Income-Tax Act, 1961(04.03.2021)

The Central Board of Direct taxes (CBDT) issues clarification in respect of Residency under the Income tax Act, 1962 (IT Act). The Board has received .....

Tags : Clarification, Issuance, Residential status

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Bombay HC Suggests Family Courts to be Sympathetic While Deciding on Custody of Child(21.01.2016)

Bombay HC has suggested that family courts have to sympathetically consider the financial, physical, mental stress while awarding custody of child to .....

Tags : Bombay HC, Custody of Child

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Review of inclusion of Historical Scenarios in Stress Testing in Commodity Derivatives Segment(21.12.2020)

1. SEBI vide Circular SEBI/HO/CDMRD/DRMP/CIR/P/2018/111 dated July 11, 2018 and SEBI/HO/CDMRD/DRMP/CIR/P/2020/128 dated July 21, 2020, inter alia, had.....

Tags : Inclusion, Historical Scenarios, Stress Testing in

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

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

Tags : Approval, Agreement, Custom Matters

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Proviso 6 to Section 92 of Evidence Act is not applicable if the document is without any ambiguity(07.05.2021)

Present appeal is filed against the judgment of the Bombay High Court, in Second Appeal, wherein the second appeal was allowed in favour of the Respon.....

Tags : Agreement, license, Business

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International Court of Justice: Pak Must Ensure Jadav is Not Executed(18.05.2017)

International Court of Justice at Hague stays execution of Kulbhushan Yadav. Says, "India has right to consular access".

Tags : International Court of Justice, Kulbhushan Jadhav, India, Pakistan

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Orders framing charges or refusing discharge neither interlocutory nor final and not affected by bar under Section 397 (2) of Cr.PC(07.05.2021)

Present appeal emanates from the judgment passed by the High Court whereby a criminal revision against the order of the Chief Judicial Magistrate, ref.....

Tags : Discharge, Refusal, Validity

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NGT Issues Notice over Unauthorized Structures on Green Belt in Gaziabad(24.09.2015)

NGT on plea seeking demolition of unauthorized structures located on green belts in Gaziabad, has issued notice to Ministry of Environment and Forests.....

Tags : NGT ,Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF), UP Govt., Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA), UP State Industrial Development Corporation (UPSIDC)

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The exercise of public power by the executive and other public functionaries is subject to principle of legality(09.06.2021)

Maxrae Estates is the owner of the farm located within the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality. Maxrae applied to the Department of Agriculture,.....

Tags : Extension, Warehouse, Ministerial discretion

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Bombay HC Stays Demolition of 45 Religious Structure for Interim Period(18.01.2017)

Bombay High Court has stayed demolition of 45 temples till February 7 while hearing pleas challenging Nashik Municipal Corporation's (NMC) action agai.....

Tags : Bombay High Court , Religious Structure, Demolition

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CESTAT, Bangalore: Collection of Contribution to Build Corpus Fund Liable to Pay Service Tax(24.02.2020)

Customs Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Bangalore has held that the collection of contribution to building a corpus fund to secure t.....

Tags : Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Collection of Contribution to Build Corpus Fund

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Central Government waives basic customs duty and health cess on import of Medical Oxygen and related medical equipments(24.04.2021)

Centre has decided to grant full exemption from Basic Customs Duty and health cess on import of Medical Oxygen and other medical equipments related to.....

Tags : Custom duty, waiver, Oxygen

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CBDT Notifies Rule 10CB for Secondary Adjustments under Section 92CE of IT Act, 1961(19.06.2017)

Rule 10CB for operationalising the provisions of secondary adjustment has been notified by the Central Board of Direct Taxes on 15th June, 2017. It pr.....

Tags : Secondary Adjustments, Rule, Notified

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J&K HC Issues Directions on Provision of Protection to Inter-religious Married Couple(24.05.2021)

Jammu and Kashmir High Court has issued directions to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir for protection to an inter-religious married couple, af.....

Tags : Jammu and Kashmir High Court, Protection to Inter-religious Married Couple

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TRAI conducted an Open House Discussion (OHD) on Consultation Paper on "Empanelment of Auditors for Digital Addressable Systems"(18.04.2018)

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) convened an Open House Discussion (OHD) on Consultation Paper on "Empanelment of Auditors for Digital.....

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Bombay HC Directs Grandmother to Hand Over Custody of Grandchild to Parents(05.03.2021)

Bombay High Court has directed a woman to immediately hand over custody of her 12-year-old grandchild to the child’s parents. The Court has held that .....

Tags : Bombay High Court, Custody of Child

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Consider 1st Batch of Resolution Plans in Bhushan Power Case: NCLAT to CoC(31.07.2018)

National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has said that the Committee of Creditors (CoC) should consider the first batch of resolution plans im .....

Tags : NCLAT, Bhushan Power

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Court will not ordinarily interfere in policy matters as the same are based on expert knowledge of the persons concerned in the respective fields(18.05.2021)

Present Public Interest Litigation is filed by the Petitioner seeking a direction to the Respondent to expand the scope and ambit of Scheme for Faster.....

Tags : Scheme, Clause, Inclusion

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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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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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‘Ritu Kumar’ designs lose copyright battle(23.03.2016)

The Delhi High Court reiterated a ruling that “once a drawing, a sketch or a design is used for creation of dresses, then, once the dresses cross 50 n.....

Tags : Ritu kumar, designs, copyright, industrial process

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Supreme Court Expresses Concern Over Sexual Abuse of Children in Shelters(16.08.2018)

Supreme Court has expressed concern over sexual abuse of children living in shelter homes across the country and asked the centre what action was bein.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Sexual Abuse

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SC Refuses Pre-Arrest Bail to Man Accused of Making Objectionable Facebook Post Against Smrit Irani(12.07.2021)

Supreme Court has refused to entertain a petition filed by a man seeking anticipatory bail in a First Information Report registered by the Uttar Prade.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Man Accused of Making Objectionable Facebook Post Against Smrit Irani

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Cabinet approves Extension of time period of the Scheme "Special Industry Initiative for J and K" (Sll J and K) - Udaan(20.09.2017)

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

Tags : Extension, Scheme, Special Industry Initiative

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Rajasthan HC Dismisses Writ Challenging Suspension of Mayor of Jaipur Municipal Corporation(29.06.2021)

Rajasthan High Court has dismissed a writ petition filed by Somya Gurjar challenging her suspension as the Mayor of Jaipur Greater Municipal Corporati.....

Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Suspension of Mayor of Jaipur Municipal Corporation

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

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

Tags : Usage, Automated teller machines, Review

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Cabinet apprised of the MoU between India and South Korea for enhancing cooperation in Applied Science and Industrial Technology(26.09.2018)

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has been apprised of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and South Kore.....

Tags : MOU, Approval, Applied science, Industrial technologies

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Before making any order under Section 338 DMC Act, the Commissioner shall give reasonable opportunity to the person affected(20.07.2021)

Petitioner impugns order whereby the respondent Corporation has revoked the sanctioned building plan under Section 338 of the Delhi Municipal Corporat.....

Tags : Principles, Natural justice, Breach

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TRAI releases Recommendations on "Approach towards Sustainable Telecommunications"(23.10.2017)

1. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has today released its Recommendations on "Approach towards Sustainable Telecommunications".

Tags : Recommendations, Release, Sustainable Telecommunications

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ITAT, Bangalore: Payment to Federation of Indian Mineral Industries Deductible Business Expenditure(24.08.2021)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Bangalore has held that the payment made to the federation of Indian Mineral Industries is deductible from the b.....

Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Payment to Federation of Indian Mineral Industries

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Bombay HC Orders State Government to Act Against Private Bus Operators(02.11.2015)

Bombay High Court has ordered State Government to take action against private luxury buses and vehicles ferrying passengers in the state thereby causi.....

Tags : Bombay High Court , State Government, Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation,private luxury buses

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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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CBIC Notifies Covid-19 Testing of Live Animals Before Importing Into India(01.07.2021)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has notified the requirement of COVID-19 testing in live animals before importing into India. The B.....

Tags : Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, Covid Testing of Imported Live Animals

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CIC Rules: “Disclosing Assets of Official’s Spouse Not Permissible under RTI”(04.10.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has ruled that demanding asset details of spouse and dependents of government officials under Right to Informatio.....

Tags : CIC, asset details of spouse

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Non-consideration of reply filed by the assessee amounts to violation of the principles of natural justice(17.06.2021)

The Appellant, a dealer of printers, peripherals and its parts has approached present Court challenging Exhibit P4 order of assessment issued by the S.....

Tags : Assessment, Natural Justice, Principles

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In a case of revocable Trust, the provisions of Section 61 to 63 of IT Act were applicable and the assessee could not be assessed as AOP(15.09.2021)

Assessee is a Trust created by Asset Reconstruction Company India Ltd. (ARCIL) for the purpose of liquidating/recovering/realizing the non-performing .....

Tags : Revocable Trust, applicability of provisions

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Supreme Court Refers Case Seeking Redefinition of 'Industry' to Nine Judge Bench(03.01.2017)

Supreme Court has referred a case seeking to redefine the term ‘industry’ under Industrial Disputes Act (IDA), 1947 to a nine-judge bench.

Tags : Supreme Court, nine-judge bench, Industrial Disputes Act

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Fundamental breach of relationship justifies eviction(30.09.2021)

The Appellant’s appeal is against an order of the Land Claims Court, Randburg, which set aside an order by the Magistrate’s Court that, the Respondent.....

Tags : Eviction, Grant, Justification

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Ministry of Finance Repeals SICA With Effect From Today(01.12.2016)

Ministry of Finance has repealed Sick Industrial Companies (Special Provisions) Act, 1985 (SICA) with effect from today.

Tags : Ministry of Finance, Sick Industrial Companies (Special Provisions) Act, 1985

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Allahabad HC: Failure to Give Enquiry Report to Employee is Violation of Principle of Natural Justice(30.09.2019)

Allahabad High Court has ruled that failure to give enquiry report to an employee undergoing disciplinary proceedings amounts to denial of reasonable .....

Tags : Allahabad HC, Natural Justice

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Reserve Bank of India introduces the Financial Inclusion Index(17.08.2021)

As announced in the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies in the first Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement for 2021-2022 dated April 07,.....

Tags : Financial Inclusion, Index, Introduction

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Allahabad HC Rules Playground on Campus Mandatory for School’s Affiliation(24.01.2019)

Allahabad High Court has ruled that a playground on the campus is a necessary and essential condition for a school’s affiliation.

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Registration of the assessee trust cannot be rejected merely on basis that it is for the benefit of a restricted group of employees of the Company(21.10.2021)

In facts of present case, International Centre for research on Women Ltd. ('ICRW') is a non-profit organisation with the object of promoting social an.....

Tags : Registration, Trust, Eligibility

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Construction of Houses for Slum People Under Govt Schemes not Subject to Service Tax: CESTAT(26.11.2018)

Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Delhi has held that the construction services provided to construct houses for slum people under a.....

Tags : CESTAT, Construction of Houses for Slum People, Service Tax

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The amounts received by the assessee on account of sale of software and other incidental receipts would not constitute royalty within the meaning of Section 9(1)(vi) of IT Act(25.08.2021)

The assessee is a foreign company. It is engaged in the business of development and licencing of software products. During the relevant assessment yea.....

Tags : Assessment, Royalty, Inclusion

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US Supreme Court dismisses claim against Austrian train operator(01.12.2015)

The US Supreme Court dismissed a suit against an Austrian train operator brought by an American woman who suffered severe injuries after falling onto .....

Tags : United states, sovereign immunity, Austria, injury

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Calcutta High Court: Accused has Right to Remain Silent(06.09.2019)

Calcutta High Court has exonerated a convict from a murder charge by observing that Section 106 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 does not discharge th.....

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MP HC Upholds Death Sentence of Two Men Accused of Gang Raping an 8-Year Old Girl(13.09.2021)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has upheld the death sentence awarded to two men accused of gang rape of an eight year old girl. The Court has observed that.....

Tags : Madhya Pradesh High Court, Men Accused of Gang Raping an 8-Year Old Girl

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Format for Business Responsibility Report(04.11.2015)

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

Tags : Business responsibility, listed entities, format

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Loans against Gold Ornaments and Jewellery for Non-Agricultural End-uses(06.08.2020)

1. This is with reference to the circulars DBOD.No.BP.BC.27/21.04.048/2014-15 July 22, 2014 and DBR.RRB.BC.No.53/31.01.001/2016-17 dated February 16, .....

Tags : Loans, Gold Ornaments, Non-Agricultural End-uses

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Rajasthan HC: Smuggling of Gold Can't be Treated As Terrorist Act Under UAPA(09.05.2022)

Rajasthan High Court has observed that Customs Act, 1962 is not included in Schedule-II of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 and conseque.....

Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Customs Act, 1962, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, Terrorist Act, bailable, Schedule-II

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Online Registration Mechanism for Custodian of Securities(09.08.2017)

1. Hon'ble Minister of Finance, Government of India, in his speech while presenting the Budget for FY 2017-18 on February 01, 2017, announced that the.....

Tags : Registration, Online, Custodian, Securities

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Punjab and Haryana High Court: Suspect Question in MCQ Based Examination Needs To Be Deleted(07.01.2022)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has observed that in a Multiple-Choice Question (MCQ) based examination, a question that has no most appropriate answer .....

Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, Multiple Choice Questions, Suspect Questions

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SC: Power to Grant Minority Status is With Centre(18.01.2016)

SC has said , “The power to grant minority status to an institute entirely vests with Central Government, which may decide it based on relevant materi.....

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Supreme Court Seeks Centre's Response on PIL Challenging Child Custody Laws(15.11.2019)

Supreme Court has asked the Centre to respond to a petition that tests the validity of laws governing child custody and guardianship. The public inter.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Custody

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Investigation report containing documents of private and confidential nature pertaining to the accused cannot be provided to any person unless a clear locus is established(22.08.2023)

The Petitioner filed an application dated 21st February, 2019 before the Special Judge under Section 212(13) of the Companies Act, 2013 to obtain a co.....

Tags : Investigation report, Copy, Locus standii

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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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Karnataka HC Expresses Doubts About Members Appointed for Great Indian Bustard(22.01.2021)

Karnataka High Court has expressed doubts about members appointed by the state government in the advisory committee formed for development and upliftm.....

Tags : Karnataka High Court, Great Indian Bustard

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When term of a contract is unfair, particularly by adopting an unfair trade practice, the aggrieved party has to be extended the resultant relief(09.11.2022)

The Appellant secured a Standard Fire and Special Perils policy from the Respondent. The Policy was meant to cover a shop situated in the basement of .....

Tags : Deficiency, Service, Exclusion clause

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Temporary non-use of premises due to the lockdown cannot be construed as rendering the lease void(21.05.2020)

The present revision petition was filed by the Appellants/Tenants (“Tenants”) challenging the order passed by the learned Senior Civil Judge-cum-Rent .....

Tags : Eviction, Suspension, Rent, Entitlement

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Bombay HC: Arbitration Clause in Tax Invoice Does Not Constitute Arbitration Agreement(15.04.2022)

Bombay High Court has held that the arbitration clause in a tax invoice cannot be treated as an arbitration agreement binding on the parties.

Tags : Bombay High Court, Arbitration Clause in Tax Invoice

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Court must consider nature and gravity of accusation, antecedent of accused, possibility of accused to flee from justice, while deciding anticipatory bail(05.06.2024)

The present application has been moved seeking anticipatory bail in Case registered under Sections - 419, 420, 467, 468, 471, 406, 506, 120-B of India.....

Tags : Accusation, Anticipatory bail, Grant

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NCLAT Restores Cyrus Mistry as Chairman of Tata Group(18.12.2019)

National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has upheld charges by Cyrus Mistry that he was improperly ousted as Chairman of the $110 billion Tata Group, p.....

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CESTAT, Chennai: No Service Tax Leviable on Goods Component of Composite Works Contract(19.11.2021)

Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Chennai has held that no service tax is leviable on goods component of composite works c.....

Tags : Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Service Tax Leviable on Goods Component of Composite Works Contract

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Adjustment or exercise of banker's lien can be made, only if, employee makes over pensionary benefits voluntarily to the bank(03.08.2017)

In present case, Petitioner seeks gratuity from his employer. Petitioner submitted that, the Petitioner was an employee of a bank. A disciplinary proc.....

Tags : Gratuity, Entitlement, Loan, Adjustment

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Karnataka HC Dismisses Petition Filed by Rape Accused Seeking to Quash DNA Report(06.01.2022)

Karnataka High Court has dismissed a petition filed by a rape accused seeking to quash the DNA report which confirmed him to be the biological father .....

Tags : Karnataka High Court, Rape Accused Seeking to Quash DNA Report

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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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Hindu Marriage Between Hindu and Non-Hindu Individuals is Valid: Bombay HC(14.02.2019)

Bombay High Court has held, if a marriage is performed as per Hindu rites by two individuals, in which one is of another religion, then their marriage.....

Tags : Bombay High Court, Hindu Marriage for a Non-Hindu Spouse is Valid

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Delhi High Court Restrains Developer from Using Burj Trademark in Upcoming Projects(10.11.2021)

Delhi High Court has restrained a real estate developer from using the trademark Burj in the upcoming projects in a plea filed by Dubai's internationa.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Using Burj Trademark

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SC: Writ of Habeas Corpus Can’t Be Used For Mere Enforcement of Foreign Court’s Order(05.07.2017)

Supreme Court has observed that remedy of writ of habeas corpus cannot be used for mere enforcement of directions given by foreign court against a per.....

Tags : Supreme Court, habeas corpus

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Supreme Court Extends Term of TDSAT Chairperson by 3 Months(20.07.2020)

Supreme Court has further extended the tenure of the Chairperson of Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal, Justice Shiva Kirti Singh, by .....

Tags : Supreme Court, Tenure of Justice Shiva Kirti Singh

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Vicarious liability arises only when the company or firm commits the offence as the primary offender(09.05.2022)

The issues raised in present appeal by the Appellant is against the impugned order of conviction under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.....

Tags : Vicarious liability, Conviction, Legality

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"Seventeen States/UTS Have Imposed Complete Ban on Use of Polythene Bags": Minister(08.08.2017)

"As per the provisions of Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016, the generators of waste have been mandated to take steps to minimize generation of pla.....

Tags : Ban, Polythene Bags, Use

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CCI Directs Investigation Against Google For abusing Its dominant position(10.01.2022)

Competition Commission of India has directed investigation against Alphabet Inc., Google LLC, Google India Private Limited and Google Ireland Limited .....

Tags : Competition Commission Of India, Abuse of Dominant Position, Google

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NSE’s defamation claim against article alleging benefits to select traders rejected(09.09.2015)

Mere boldness, strength of expression, or even exaggeration does not make a comment unfair; Plaintiffs will succeed if a reasonable person would not h.....

Tags : Defamation, nse, anonymous, journalism

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Madras HC Directs Re-Postmortem in Custodial Death Case Where Autopsy Completed in Night Hours(04.08.2020)

Madras High Court has directed the postmortem of a farmer in the Tenkasi district of the State, alleged to be a victim of custodial torture, to be con.....

Tags : Maras High Court, Re-Postmortem, Custodial Death

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RBI releases Guidelines on Establishment of Digital Banking Units (DBUs)(07.04.2022)

The Reserve Bank of India today released the guidelines on "Establishment of Digital Banking Units (DBUs)". This follows an announcement, made in the .....

Tags : Guidelines, Establishment, DBUs

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AgustaWestland Case: Delhi Court Dismisses Christian Michel's Bail Plea(18.02.2019)

Delhi court has dismissed bail plea of Christian Michel, arrested in connection with an alleged scam in the Rs 3,600-crore AgustaWestland VVIP chopper.....

Tags : Delhi Court, AgustaWestland Case

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Statutory provision should not be interpreted so as to alter the common law unless the intention to do so was clearly reflected in the enactment(04.11.2021)

The appeal concerned the construction to be placed on ‘collection costs’ as defined in Section 1 and whether collection costs in Section 101(1)(g), as.....

Tags : Cost, Inclusion, Post-judgment

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Cancellation of licence to carry on banking business in India and, conversion of Urban Co-operative Bank into a Co-operative Society(10.08.2016)

Reserve Bank of India has cancelled the licence of Shri Yugprabhav Sahakari Bank Ltd., Vadodara (Gujarat) vide order dated June 29, 2016. In view of t.....

Tags : Licence, Cancellation, Banking business

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Bombay HC: Arbitration Clause Cannot be Defeated by Adding Cause of Action Beyond its Scope(13.04.2020)

Bombay High Court has held that a litigant cannot be permitted to defeat an arbitration agreement by adding a cause of action in the suit which is not.....

Tags : Bombay High Court, Cause of Action Beyond Arbitration Clause's Scope

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CESTAT: Deposits in Profit and Loss Account is Not Duty Under Excise Act(24.03.2022)

Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal ( CESTAT ) has ruled that deposit in Profit & Loss Account is not duty and therefore, provisions o.....

Tags : Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Deposits in Profit and Loss Account

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CWC can't Usurp Family Court's Jurisdiction in Child Custody Matters: Karnataka HC(15.02.2019)

Karnataka High Court has observed that Child Welfare Committee (CWC) cannot usurp the jurisdiction of Family Courts in child custody matters pending b.....

Tags : Karnataka High Court, Child Custody Matters

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Once there is an arbitration clause in the agreement, it is obligatory for the court to refer the parties to arbitration in terms of the said agreement(09.11.2021)

The present petition under Article 227 of the Constitution of India impugns the judgment passed by the Additional District Judge, whereby the applicat.....

Tags : Existence, Arbitration clause, Jurisdiction

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Standardisation of Handicrafts Industry(03.01.2019)

To organize and standardize the Indian Handicrafts, Government has registered approximately 22.85 lakhs artisans under Pahchan initiative. Moreover, 3.....

Tags : Standardisation, Handicrafts Industry, Artisans, Registration

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SC: Anardana to be Classified Under Heading 1209 of Tariff Entries Under Customs Tariff Act(15.07.2022)

Supreme Court has held that 'anardana' would fall under Heading 1209 of the Tariff entries issued under the Customs Tariff Act, 1975, attracting a cus.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Customs Tariff Act, Anardana

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Guidelines for handling and storage of valuable goods seized by Department(01.12.2015)

Due to the recent increase in loss and theft of high value goods from Department godowns, guidelines reiterating the manner in which confiscated goods.....

Tags : Customs, seized goods, theft, lost

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Cabinet approves Infusion of capital by Government in IDBI Bank(03.09.2019)

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the Infusion of Rs. 4,557 crore by Government in IDBI Bank. It will he.....

Tags : Infusion, Capital, Approval

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Delhi HC Directs to Decide on Representation Before Permitting People to Visit Religious Places(14.09.2021)

Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Government to expeditiously decide a representation made before it for permitting people to visit religious pl.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Representation Before Permitting People to Visit Religious Places

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Cabinet approves Agreement between India and Jordan on Cooperation and Mutual Administrative Assistance in Customs Matters(28.02.2018)

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the signing and ratifying an Agreement between India and Jordan on Coopera.....

Tags : Agreement, Approval, Administrative Assistance, Customs Matters

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Karnataka HC Asks Govt to Explain Steps Taken Against Unauthorized Construction of Religious Places(19.04.2021)

Karnataka High Court has directed Chief Secretary of the State government to file an affidavit placing on record steps taken to prevent unauthorised c.....

Tags : Karnataka High Court, Unauthorized Construction of Religious Places

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P&H HC: Owner of Vehicle Not Vicariously Liable for Any Misdeclaration by Owner of Goods(10.03.2022)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that the owner of the vehicle who is seeking only release of the vehicle is not liable to pay fine for the conf.....

Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, Vicarious Liability, Misdeclaration by Owner of Goods

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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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Delhi High Court Declines Leeway to Guesthouse on Fire Norms(05.08.2019)

Delhi High Court has declined to direct the fire department to grant a No Objection Certificate to a guesthouse in Paharganj unless the owner demolish.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Guesthouses

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ITAT, Ahmedabad: Additions Cannot be Made to Assessee's Income on Basis of Document(03.05.2022)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal , Ahmedabad has held that additions cannot be made to assessee's taxable income on the basis of documents that are decla.....

Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal , Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, service tax

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Bombay High Court Allows Surrogate Mother to Abort 24-Week Foetus(29.12.2018)

Bombay High Court has allowed a surrogate mother to abort her 24-week foetus, as the foetus had numerous heart abnormalities.

Tags : Bombay High Court, 24-week foetus, Surrogate Mother

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Kerala HC Grants Interim Anticipatory Bail to Politician PC George in Hate Speech Case(24.05.2022)

Kerala High Court has granted interim anticipatory bail to senior political leader PC George in a hate-speech case over alleged statements against Mus.....

Tags : Kerala High Court, Hate Speech, Muslims

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TRAI issues directions to access providers under its Telecom Commercial Communication Customer Preference Regulations, 2018(24.06.2024)

(a) Direction regarding enhancing user-friendliness of registration of Unsolicited Commercial Communication (UCC) complaints, Preferences and Consents.....

Tags : Directions, Issuance, Customer Preference Regulations

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Delhi High Court: Remove Illegal Occupants in Religious Structures(18.05.2017)

Delhi High Court has refused to grant relief to a man against an anti-encroachment drive in a park around a monument here, observing that "squatters" .....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Religious Structures

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P&H HC Directs Govt to Consider Reorientation of Oxygen Supply from Various Plants(10.05.2021)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Government of India to consider reorientation of oxygen supply from various plants in a manner that the.....

Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, Oxygen Supply from Various Plants

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Centre issues guidelines to Ensure Safety in Transportation of Dangerous Goods(06.03.2023)

The guidelines to set a new benchmark for the safe handling and transportation of hazardous materials across the country

The Bureau of Indian.....

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RBI releases proposed changes in regulations applicable to Housing Finance Companies for public comments(17.06.2020)

Post transfer of regulation of HFCs from National Housing Bank (NHB) to Reserve Bank with effect from 9th August , 2019, a Press Release dated August .....

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P&H HC Allows Petitions Seeking Suspension of Sentence in NDPS Cases(14.01.2022)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has allowed 10 petitions filed seeking suspension of sentence in cases under the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substa.....

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

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

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Kerala HC Stays Govt Decision to Blacklist Pricewaterhouse Coopers from IT-Related Projects(07.12.2020)

Kerala High Court has stayed the decision of the Kerala Government to blacklist premier consultancy firm Pricewaterhouse Coopers Private Ltd (PwC) fro.....

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MP HC: In Absence of Allegations of Annoyance and Obscene Words, Section 294 IPC Won’t be Attracted(26.09.2023)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that he absence of allegations of annoyance and alleged stated words to be obscene words cannot attract the charge .....

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

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

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Bombay HC Grants Interim Relief to Law Student Rusticated for Allegedly Consuming Cannabis(09.04.2020)

Bombay High Court has granted ad-interim relief to a first year law student who was rusticated from a law college for allegedly smoking cannabis insid.....

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Schemes For progress of Industries(16.03.2022)

Government has taken a number of recent initiatives under the AatmaNirbhar Bharat Abhiyan to mitigate the impact of Covid-19 on industries. Some of th.....

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RBI releases Guidelines on Establishment of Digital Banking Units(07.04.2022)

The Reserve Bank of India released the guidelines on “Establishment of Digital Banking Units (DBUs)”. This is in pursuance of an announcement, made in.....

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

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Delhi High Court States Use of Chemicals to Ripen Fruits Amounts to Poisoning Consumers(31.01.2020)

Delhi High Court has observed that use of pesticides and chemicals to ripen fruits amounts to poisoning the consumer while noting that invoking penal .....

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Bombay HC: Owner Does Not Include Importer of Goods(12.09.2022)

Bombay High Court while observing that seized goods can only be provisionally released under Section 110A of the Customs Act, 1962 (the Act) in favour.....

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Delhi HC Rejects Bail Plea of 15 ISIS Suspects(05.12.2016)

Delhi High Court has dismissed bail pleas filed by 15 suspected ISIS operatives who were arrested from various parts of country by the NIA for alleged.....

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Pakistan SC Issues Notice to PM for Alleged Use of Public Property for Party's Legal Forum(14.10.2020)

Pakistan Supreme Court has issued suo-motu notice to the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan over his participation in a lawyers' convention organi.....

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Unless specified by statute itself, procedural law operates retrospectively(18.08.2021)

Present Miscellaneous Application(MA) is filed by assessee seeking rectification of mistake , which as per assessee is apparent from record and has cr.....

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ECJ rules allowances under emissions scheme invalid(28.04.2016)

The .....

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SC Grants Interim Protection from Arrest to Prashant Bhushan(01.05.2020)

Supreme Court has granted interim protection from arrest to Advocate Prashant Bhushan in First Information Report registered against him by Gujarat po.....

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CESTAT, Delhi: Service Tax Can’t be Levied for Total Receipt Under Threshold Limit of 10 Lakh(26.04.2022)

Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has observed that service tax can’t be levied for total receipt falling below the threshold li.....

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Madras HC Restrains Private Bus Operators from Charging Higher Fare(20.10.2016)

Madras High Court has restrained private bus operators in Tamil Nadu from selling tickets based on their revised fare for 2016-17, which they announce.....

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Bombay HC Directs Man Accused of Verbal Assault on Tehsildar to Deposit Amount to CM's Welfare Fund(24.08.2020)

Bombay High Court has directed a man accused of verbally assaulting a public servant who was discharging her duty, to deposit Rs.50,000 with the Chief.....

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Onus is on the prosecution to prove on a balance of probabilities that it was entitled to a forfeiture order(31.05.2022)

The issue before the SCA concerned the question of whether a Volkswagen 364 Scirocco motor vehicle with registration number FGC 937 MP (the vehicle) r.....

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Arbitration tribunal empowered to recall order ‘in the interest of justice’(08.07.2016)

An arbitration tribunal can exercise its inherent powers to “secure the ends of justice”, the Chhattisdarh High Court said, allowing claims that the t.....

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Exclusion of "DBS Bank Ltd" from the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934(16.04.2019)

Consequent upon setting up of 'DBS Bank India Limited' as a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of 'DBS Bank Ltd', it has been decided to exclude 'DBS Bank Ltd' f.....

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Delhi HC: Keeping Undertrial in Custody Would Impact His Right to Defend During Trial(09.02.2022)

Delhi High Court has observed that keeping an undertrial in custody would impact his right to defend himself during trial and that he will be clearly .....

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Relaxation of KYC norms(26.04.2016)

The Central Board of Customs and Excise continued easing ‘Know Your Customer’ requirements for individuals. In its latest update, the Board received r.....

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CBIC Extends Deadline for Filing GST Annual Returns(31.12.2020)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has extended the filing of Goods and Services Tax Annual Returns (GSTR-9) for the Financial Year 20.....

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AAAR, Karnataka: 18% GST Eligible on Services Provided by Airbus Group(23.11.2021)

Appellate Authority of Advance Ruling (AAAR), Karnataka has ruled that the 18% goods and services tax is eligible on services provided by Airbus Group.....

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Supreme Court Appoints Committee Headed by Justice Amitava Roy to Look Into Jail Reforms(25.09.2018)

Supreme Court has constituted a three-member committee headed by its former judge Justice Amitava Roy to look into the aspect of jail reforms across t.....

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SC: Rights of Parents Irrelevant When Court Decides Custody of Their Child(13.01.2022)

Supreme Court has observed that the rights of the parents are irrelevant when a Court decides the issue of custody of their minor child.

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SC Rejects PIL Seeking Uniform Syllabus for Schools(01.04.2016)

Supreme Court has rejected a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) which sought uniform syllabus for schools across the country.

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The Rights of Transgender Persons Bill, 2015(31.12.2015)

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

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P&H HC Grants Anticipatory Bail to Person Accused of Hurting Sentiments of SC/ST Castes(09.11.2020)

Punjab & Haryana High Court has granted Anticipatory Bail to one Mandeep accused of hurting the sentiments of the SC/ST castes by making a TiktTok vid.....

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Offence under Section 307 of IPC is a crime against the society and so proceedings under the same cannot be quashed only on the ground of compromise(20.09.2021)

The present petition was filed under Section 482 of code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Cr.P.C) for quashing FIR registered for offences under Sections .....

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Clarification regarding co-noticees under Section 28 Customs Act 1962(15.03.2016)

The Central Board of Excise and Customs issued clarification regarding ‘other persons’ under Section 28(2) and 28(6)(i) of the Customs Act 1962. Provi.....

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Karnataka High Court Upholds Tax on Captive Electricity Usage(14.01.2020)

Karnataka High Court has upheld the validity of the levy of tax on electricity captively generated. The Court has discussed that the incidence of tax .....

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Ministry of Commerce And Industries revises user charges for SEZ-online service(02.12.2021)

Ministry of Commerce and Industries has notified the revised user charges for SEZ-Online services that would be effective from November 15, 2021. Depa.....

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Copyright holders to consider fair use before initiating DMCA takedown(14.09.2015)

In case involving a takedown notification issued to an alleged infringing ‘dancing baby’ video, the United States Court of Appeal determined that Univ.....

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Lok Sabha Passes Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2019(26.07.2019)

Lok Sabha has passed the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2019 to ban the practice of triple talaq among Muslims and punish the g.....

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Punjab & Haryana High Court Directs SSP to Take Minor Girl's Custody(05.07.2021)

Punjab & Haryana High Court has directed the Chandigarh SSP to take over the custody of the minor girl in a plea filed by a runaway couple (a minor gi.....

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SC: If Sufficient Evidence of Involvement Exists, Person Not Named in FIR can be Added as Accused(08.06.2023)

Supreme Court has held that if evidence on record shows the involvement of a person in the commission of a crime, the said person can be arraigned as .....

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Gauhati HC Dismisses Review Against Order on Woman's Refusal to Accept Her Marriage(28.09.2020)

Gauhati High Court has dismissed review against its order holding that refusal to wear 'sakha and sindoor' are indicative of the wife's refusal to acc.....

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Delay should not be permitted to defeat the rights of a person to approach the Court of law(25.07.2022)

The petition challenges the order passed by University and College Tribunal, whereby the application of the petitioner seeking condonation of delay of.....

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NCLT Dismisses Cyrus Mistry’s Plea Against Removal as Tata Sons Chairman(09.07.2018)

National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Mumbai has dismissed Cyrus Mistry's petition against Tata Group with respect to his removal as Tata Sons chairma.....

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Application for declaratory relief to validate trading in securities issued without a valid cleansing prospectus can be allowed where no blatant or flagrant disregard of obligations(10.12.2021)

In present case, on 18 November 2021, the Plaintiff, Arizona Lithium Ltd (Arizona), filed an originating process seeking orders under Section 1322(4)(.....

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Opening of Online Customer Survey by India Post(20.02.2018)

Since inception in 1854, India Post has been serving its citizens by catering to their basic requirements of communications. Over the years, it has ev.....

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Ministry of Law and Justice Seeks Stakeholders' Comments on Draft Mediation Bill, 2021(08.11.2021)

Ministry of Law and Justice has placed the Draft Mediation Bill, 2021 in public domain, seeking feedback and suggestions from all stakeholders. The Bi.....

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ECHR derides pre-trial detention in Russia(24.03.2016)

The European Court of Human Rights rejected the Russian Government’s application to strike part of the case against alleged unjust pre-trial detention.....

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Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal Mumbai Quashes Show Cause Notice Issued After 5 Year(10.01.2020)

Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal Mumbai has set aside the order of the Commissioner of Appeals stating that show cause notice issued a.....

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SC: Can't Seek Review Under the Garb of Miscellaneous Application(08.11.2022)

Supreme Court while Centre’s Plea to modify order passed by the Court on September 8, 2021 which prevented extension of tenure of Director of Enforcem.....

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Hurling abuse causes more than normal marital ‘wear and tear’(22.03.2016)

Calling of names and hurling abuse at spouse’s weight, being likely to lower self respect and self esteem, can amount to mental cruelty. In the instan.....

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Delhi High Court: Only Spouse or Children of Person in Coma Can be Appointed as His Legal Guardians(10.01.2020)

Delhi High Court has held that if a person is in coma, only the spouse or the children of that person can be appointed as a legal guardian, who would .....

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MP HC Suspends Gang Rape Convict's 25 Yrs of RI Sentence Considering His 5 Yrs of Custody(08.11.2022)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has suspended the sentence awarded to a gang rape convict to undergo 25 years of rigorous imprisonment in view of the period.....

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Computer based Examination under Regulation 6 of the Customs Brokers Licensing Regulations, 2018 (As Amended)(11.02.2019)

Reference is invited to the Notice dated 27.04.2018 and Corrigendum dated 11.12.2018 inviting applications for the Customs Brokers Examination to be c.....

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Calcutta HC: Cancellation of GST Registration of Businesses Causes Revenue Loss to Government(16.11.2021)

Calcutta High Court has observed that cancellation of GST registration of businesses on hyper technical grounds causes revenue loss for the State and .....

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CBEC’s ambiguous clarification on gifts from abroad(11.04.2016)

The Central Board of Excise and Customs threw the baby out with the bathwater with its latest memo to customs and excise Chief Commissioners. As anyon.....

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Delhi High Court: Issue of Paternity Cannot be Determined in Habeas Corpus Plea(14.06.2019)

Delhi High Court has noted that the issue of paternity cannot be decided in a habeas corpus writ petition after a couple moved the plea seeking custod.....

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Central Government Notifies Agreement or Arrangement on CMAA in Custom Matters(13.07.2021)

Central Government has notified that Agreement or Arrangement on Cooperation and Mutual Administrative Assistance (CMAA) in Customs matters shall be s.....

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CESTAT: Customer Care Service is Classifiable U/S 65 (11) Finance Act(19.05.2022)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Bangalore has observed that Common Area Maintenance (CAM) Charges included in rent were allowable as a deduction.

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ECHR derides pre-trial detention in Russia(24.03.2016)

The European Court of Human Rights rejected the Russian Government’s application to strike part of the case against alleged unjust pre-trial detention.....

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Supreme Court Rejects Writ of Habeas Corpus Filed to Locate Elephant(10.01.2020)

Supreme Court has rejected the applicability of writ of habeas corpus to locate an elephant. The Court further observed that the writ of habeas corpus.....

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Delhi HC: Wife Making Serious Allegations of Criminal Conduct, Unable to Prove, Amounts to Cruelty(12.11.2021)

Delhi High Court has observed that a wife making serious allegations of criminal conduct against her husband and his parents, which she was unable to .....

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Madras High Court Rejects Sasikala Pushpa’s Petition Challenging Cases Against Her By Police Dept(22.02.2017)

Madras High Court has dismissed petitions filed by Rajya Sabha Member L Sasikala Pushpa and her kin challenging cases registered against her by all-wo.....

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CESTAT: No Vivisection in Service and Material Components of Contract is Composite Works Contract(16.01.2020)

Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal Hyderabad has held that where a contract cannot be vivisection between service component and mater.....

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Cancellation of licence to carry on banking business in India under Section 22 read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Rupee Co-operative Bank Ltd., Pune(02.11.2022)

1. The Reserve Bank of India, vide order No.DOR.MON.LC-04/12.22.218/2022-23 dated August 08, 2022, had cancelled the banking licence of Rupee Co-opera.....

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CBEC: KKC Only on Services Rendered, Billed from June 1(27.06.2016)

Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) has issued a notification granting exemption from Krishi Kalyan Cess (KKC) for services rendered and invoi.....

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Gujarat HC Asks Government to File Report Against Participants of Nizamuddin Religious Congregation(02.04.2020)

Gujarat High Court has sought a detailed report from both the Centre as well as the State Government, regarding the steps taken by them for the identi.....

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Mentioned industrial undertakings under Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 be declared as public utility services(27.01.2022)

1. Whereas the Central Government being satisfied that the public interest so requires that the services engaged in the following industrial undertaki.....

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Supreme Court Quashes Madras High Court's Direction to Form Committee for Reforms(16.01.2020)

Supreme Court has set aside a Madras High Court Order that directed the State to constitute a committee to recommend reforms in the Criminal Justice S.....

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Mere passage of time cannot be a ground for grant of bail under NDPS Act(31.10.2022)

The present bail application has been filed by the Petitioner seeking regular bail in FIR under Sections 21/29/61/85 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychot.....

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Government of the Republic of India and the Republic of Peru sign Co-operation and Mutual Assistance in Customs Matters(05.12.2018)

An Agreement between the Government of the Republic of India and the Government of the Republic of Peru on Co-operation and Mutual Assistance in Custo.....

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Telangana High Court Orders Magisterial Inquiry Into Death of Hyderabad Rape Accused(20.09.2021)

Telangana High Court has ordered a magisterial inquiry into the death of Palakonda Raju, the 30-year-old accused in the case pertaining to the rape an.....

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Bombay HC: Married Woman Made to Do Household Work for Family Not Cruelty(27.10.2022)

Bombay High Court has held that if a married lady is asked to do household work for family, the same cannot be equated to the work of maid servant and.....

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SC: 2001 Census 'Unambiguous' for determining Political Representation of SC, ST(04.07.2017)

Supreme Court has said that constitutional scheme that 2001 census data would be used for giving proportionate representation to Scheduled Castes (SC.....

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Bombay HC Dismisses Emami’s Plea Challenging Order on Notice to Use Trademarks(17.07.2020)

Bombay High Court has dismissed Emami’s plea challenging a single bench’s order directing the company to provide 7 days prior notice before initiating.....

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Delhi HC: Extraordinary Power U/S 482 CrPC Can't Be Exercised At Disposal of Affluent Accused(16.05.2022)

Delhi High Court has observed that extraordinary powers of High Court under Section 482 of Code of Criminal Procedure are not meant to be exercise at .....

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Market fees and Rural Development fees are distinct as there is no exemption from Rural Development fees mentioned in the Industrial Policy 2003, it only encompasses exemption from Market fees.(15.07.2024)

This special leave appeal assails the correctness of the judgment and orders passed by the Punjab & Haryana High Court where the matter pertains to ex.....

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Delhi High Court to Centre: What Action Taken With Regard to Missing Artifacts From National Museum(16.07.2019)

Delhi High Court has directed the Centre what action it has taken with regard to the alleged disappearance of artifacts from the National Museum. The .....

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CESTAT, Delhi: Place of Removal is Premises of Buyer to Avail Cenvat Credit on Outward Transport(11.04.2022)

Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has observed that the place of removal for availing cenvat credit on outward transport is the.....

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Once a business rescue plan is accepted, it will be implemented by the business rescue practitioner on the terms stipulated therein(28.04.2023)

The issue before the Supreme Court was whether in business rescue proceedings, Section 153(4) of the Companies Act, 2008 is to be applied after a bind.....

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Google wins lawsuit against scanning of copyrighted works(16.10.2015)

A United States Court of Appeal ruled in favour of Google in a lawsuit concerning its book scanning activities. It determined that such digitisation o.....

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SC Extends Term of Justice AIS Cheema as Judicial Member NCLAT by Three Months(09.09.2020)

Supreme Court has extended the term of Judicial Member of National Company Law Appellate Tribunal Justice Ashok Iqbal Singh Cheema by three months.

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The Trustee has an express power to vary the trusts created(24.06.2022)

By an originating motion filed on 17 May 2022, the Trustee seeks a direction from the court pursuant to Section 92 of the Trustees Act, 1962 (WA), tha.....

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Delhi HC Bars 3 Copyright Societies From Issuing Music Licenses(29.12.2016)

Delhi High Court has restrained three copyright societies from issuing any licenses for playing music and songs of various artists in public.

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MP HC: If Detenu is in Custody at Time of Passing Detention Order, Necessary for Authority to Mention(30.07.2021)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that if a detenu is in custody at the time of passing the detention order, then it is necessary for the Detaining A.....

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TDB-DST approves support to M/s MLIT-18 Technology Private Limited; the company aims to commercialize Machine Vision and Robotics System for Automation in Manufacturing Industry(10.04.2023)

Innovative solutions that unite Artificial Intelligence and Robotics are going to be the key stone for next generation industrial revolution. The Gove.....

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Suit seeking damages for illegal use of property is maintainable, even after, filing of suit for possession against the same property(30.11.2023)

Challenge in the present appeal is to the order passed by the High Court, vide which the application filed by the Appellants/Defendants under Order VI.....

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WhatsApp warned for abuse of their platform(03.07.2018)

Instances of lynching of innocent people have been noticed recently because of large number of irresponsible and explosive messages filled with rumour.....

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Kerala HC: Failure to Mark Omissions from Witness’ Previous Statements(14.12.2021)

Kerala High Court has ruled that failure to mark omissions from a witness' previous statements during their cross-examination is not always a valid gr.....

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SC Dismisses PIL Against Burning of Ravan Effigies During Dussehra(11.07.2017)

Supreme Court, while observing that under Article 25 of Constitution, any person can choose his or her own religion, has said that it could not pass a.....

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In order to be eligible for declaratory relief, shares must not have been suspended from trading for more than five days in the previous 12 months(22.03.2022)

In present matter, on 1 March 2022, the Plaintiff, Buddy Technologies Limited (Buddy Technologies), filed an originating process seeking orders under .....

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Minor Girl Going with Accused on Her Own is a Mitigating Circumstance to Grant Bail: Gujarat HC(01.02.2019)

Gujarat High Court has granted bail to man accused of sexually harassing a 17-year-old girl and court considered it a "mitigating circumstance" that a.....

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Vicarious liability as a principle cannot be applied to a case of contempt(26.10.2021)

The present appeal has been filed against the order of the High Court finding the Appellants guilty of willful disobedience of the order passed in Wri.....

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SC Upholds Order on Maharashtra Illegal Land Grant(08.08.2016)

SC has upheld Bombay High Court order cancelling allotment of over 100 industrial plots by the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) i.....

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Central Government hereby declares the services engaged in the coal industry to be a public utility service for the purposes of Industrial Disputes Act, 1947(27.05.2020)

Whereas the Central Government is satisfied that public interest so requires that the services engaged in the coal industry, which is covered under it.....

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Bombay HC: Jurisdiction u/s 100CPC is Limited That Even Wrong or Inexcusable Finding of Fact(15.04.2022)

Bombay High Court has held that jurisdiction under Section 100 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 is so limited that even a wrong or grossly inexcus.....

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Revised - Computation, Dissemination of RBI Reference Rate(21.04.2016)

The Reserve Bank of India notified revisions to the methodology adopted for computing the daily Reference Rate for spot US Dollar against Indian Rupee.....

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US Court Gives Clearance to Johnson & Johnson in Baby Powder-Cancer Trial(23.12.2019)

US Court has ruled that the baby powder of Johnson & Johnson is not responsible for a Missouri woman's cancer. The litigation case (Forrest) in St Lou.....

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PM Narendra Modi: Central Government to Take Steps to Repeal Three Contentious Farm Laws(19.11.2021)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the Central Government will take steps to repeal the three contentious farm laws. The three contentious far.....

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A divided legislature, now a divided court(22.03.2016)

“The judgment is affirmed by an equally divided Court”, screams the blankly white sheet of paper announcing the United States Supreme Court’s decision.....

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CESTAT, Mumbai Upholds Excise Duty Demand Against Cadbury(17.02.2020)

Custom, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Mumbai has held that ‘milk crumb’ is marketable and hence Cadbury is liable to pay excise du.....

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Provisions of unjust-enrichment of Rule 9B(5) of Central Excise Rules, 1944 cannot be applied retrospectively(17.01.2022)

The issue involved in the present case is that, whether the unjust-enrichment is applicable in the facts of this case where the duty was paid provisio.....

Tags : Provisions, Unjust-enrichment, Applicability

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Court refutes arguments transposing arbitration clause from pricing clause(01.07.2016)

An arbitration clause can be incorporated in a contract where reference to the same is made as part of the contract, the Madras High Court reiterated......

Tags : arbitration, clause, incorporation, contract

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SC Extends Tenure of NCDRC Member Justice VK Jain's by Three Months(06.05.2020)

Supreme Court has extended the tenure of National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission (NCDRC) member, Justice VK Jain by another 3 months in wake of.....

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CESTAT, Delhi: Service Tax Not Payable on Liquidated Damages(26.04.2022)

Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has observed that service tax is not to be paid on liquidated damages recovered on the failu.....

Tags : Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, service tax, contract

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Ker. HC: Penalty for Breach of Protection Order Appli. Where Order is in Addition to Residence Order(09.07.2024)

Ker. HC has observed that while granting protection to a woman in a domestic relationship, if her right to a shared household is protected expressly, .....

Tags : Kerala High Court, Residence Order, Shared Household

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Calcutta High Court: High Court Has Responsibility to Protect Honest Businessmen(19.07.2019)

Calcutta High Court has observed that the inherent powers of the Court should be used in appropriate cases to meet the ends of justice. The Court whil.....

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CESTAT, Ahmedabad: Cenvat Credit Allowable on Courier Services Used for Export of Goods(11.04.2022)

Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Ahmedabad has observed that cenvat credit is allowable for courier services on the amount of input .....

Tags : Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, cenvat credit, input tax, courier services

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DoT aims to disconnect mobile connections taken fraudulently(23.05.2024)

Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has identified approximately 6.80 lakh mobile connections suspected to have been obtained using invalid, non-ex.....

Tags : Suspect connections, Re-verification, Proof of Identity

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SC Approves Govt e-KYC Plan for Mobile Users Verification(07.02.2017)

Supreme Court has approved Government‘s plan to record identification details of mobile subscribers through an e-KYC (Know Your Customer) mechanism li.....

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J&K HC: Accused Cannot be Kept in Custody Merely Because Accusation of Serious Nature(05.01.2021)

Jammu and Kashmir High Court has made it clear that an accused cannot be kept in custody merely for the reason that the offence alleged to have commit.....

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Jharkhand HC: Muslim Woman Can Marry Person of Her Choice After Attaining Puberty(30.11.2022)

Jharkhand High Court has held that under Muslim personal law people attain puberty at the age of 15 years and upon attaining the same, they are at lib.....

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RTI does not override fiduciary relationship in mediation(24.11.2015)

The Central Information Commission held that though the Right to Information Act, 2005 would override the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, Sect.....

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Arthur Road Jail, Sanjay Dutt's Former Prison, May House Vijay Mallya Too(29.11.2017)

Arthur Road Jail, Sanjay Dutt's Former Prison, May House Vijay Mallya Too

Tags : The Westminster Magistrates' Court had earlier this month rejected India’s extradition request for a UK-based alleged bookie, on the grounds that his human rights would be violated in Delhi’s notoriously overcrowded Tihar Jail.

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CONSTITUTION - SC: Remand Order Cannot Be Challenged in Habeas Corpus Petition(28.03.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that the act of directing remand of an accused is a judicial function and same cannot be challenged in a habeas corpus peti.....

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Calcutta HC: Only Erroneous Actions of RO Interfering with Election Process Amenable to Scrutiny(15.03.2021)

Calcutta High Court has ruled that only such erroneous actions of Returning Officer, which would have the effect of interfering in the free flow of th.....

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Bombay HC Quashes FIR Against Man Accused of Sexually Harassing Minor Niece(07.02.2022)

Bombay High Court has quashed a first information report against a man accused of sexually harassing his minor niece after both the parties agreed tha.....

Tags : Bombay High Court, Man Accused of Sexually Harassing Minor Niece

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Supreme Court of Canada: Children’s Interests Must Be Weighed in International Custody Cases(23.04.2018)

Supreme Court of Canada has held that in dealing with international child custody and abduction cases, Courts must look beyond parental intent and con.....

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SC: Non-Explanation by Accused Statement Cannot be Used as Link to Complete Chain of Circumstances(03.03.2021)

Supreme Court has observed that false explanation or non-explanation of the accused to the questions posed by the court under Section 313 of the Code .....

Tags : Supreme Court, Non-Explanation by Accused

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Orissa HC: Person in Charge of Trust Can't Be Arraigned Without Impleading Trust Itself(05.12.2022)

Orissa High Court has held that a person in charge of a Trust can’t be impleaded as an accused for dishonour of cheque, under Section 138 of Negotiabl.....

Tags : Orissa High Court, Negotiable Instruments, Dishonour, Trust

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Supreme Court Seeks Centre's Response on Entry of Muslim Women into Mosques(25.10.2019)

Supreme Court has sought response of the Centre on a Public Interest Litigation seeking entry of Muslim women in all mosques of the country. The Court.....

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CBIC Directs GSTN to Waive Off Late Fees and Interest Due to Technical Glitches(22.09.2021)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has directed the Goods and Service Tax Networks to waive off Late Fees and interest for one day du.....

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

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

Tags : Appeal, Locus standi, Maintainability

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SC Dismisses Plea Against Appointment of Madras HC Judge(04.12.2018)

Supreme Court has dismissed the petition challenging elevation of Justice Subramonium Prasad as an Additional Judge of the Madras High Court in June t.....

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AAAR: Number of Tasks Entrusted Through Single Contract Would Not Constitute ‘Composite Supply’(16.09.2021)

Appellate Authority of Advance Ruling (AAAR), Karnataka has ruled that the number of tasks entrusted through a single contract would not constitute ‘c.....

Tags : Appellate Authority of Advance Ruling, Number of Tasks Entrusted Through Single Contract

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Madras HC: 'Ego' Is A Small Three Letter Word That Spoils Relationships(19.10.2022)

Madras High Court while dismissing a wife's habeas corpus petition claiming that her husband had kept their four year old son in illegal custody, has .....

Tags : Madras High Court, custody, Habeas Corpus, ego

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CIVIL - US Court Quashes Suit Against Apple and Infosys(15.03.2019)

A California Court has quashed a lawsuit against Apple and Infosys that alleged Apple and Infosys conspired to violate immigration law by having two I.....

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Clarification for submission of NOC from the lending scheduled commercial banks/ financial institutions/ debenture trustee(03.01.2022)

1. SEBI vide Circular No. SEBI/HO/CFD/DIL1/CIR/P/2020/249 dated November 16, 2021 and Circular No. SEBI/HO/CFD/DIL2/CIR/P/2021/659 dated November 18, .....

Tags : Clarification, NOC, Debenture trustee

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Guru Teg Bahadur Kalsa college gets nod to continue with admissions(20.06.2016)

Delhi High Court allowed Shri Guru Teg Bahadur Khalsa College to continue admitting students under minority status.

Petitioners had filed .....

Tags : college, admission, interim relief, minority status

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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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Any self-governed organization cannot be subjected to overarching state control(28.01.2022)

Present appeal by special leave is directed against the judgment of a Division Bench of the High Court, dismissing an appeal. The judgment confirmed a.....

Tags : Trust property, Sanction, Grant

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Supreme Court Rues ‘Unfortunate Gap’ in Juvenile Justice Act, 2015(10.01.2020)

Supreme Court has held that a gross mistake has been made by framers of Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 that allows a juv.....

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CBIC launches Digital Application for Scheduling of Examination of Cargo for Traders(12.11.2021)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has launched an online facility for scheduling examination of Import cargo with the aim of minimizing the .....

Tags : Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, Examination of Cargo for Traders

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SERVICE - Drunkenness While on Duty A Serious Misconduct: SC(29.03.2019)

Supreme Court has upheld dismissal of a police constable for drunkenness and misbehavior with the public and observed that drunkunness while being on .....

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Delhi Court Awards Death Sentence to Convict Ariz Khan in Batla House Encounter Case(16.03.2021)

Delhi Court has awarded death penalty to convict Ariz Khan alias Junaid in the matter relating to the Batla House encounter of 2008 where police inspe.....

Tags : Delhi Court, Batla House Encounter Case, Death Sentence

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Madras HC: Total Ban on Conduct of Religious Meetings Not Possible(30.01.2023)

Madras High Court while allowing Indu Makkal Katchi-Tamizhagam to conduct their State conference on 29th January 2023, has held that there could not b.....

Tags : Madras High Court, Ban, Religious Meeting

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Delhi HC: Statements to Customs under Section 108 During Goods Seizure Aren't Admissible As Evidence(26.11.2025)

Delhi High Court held that statements made by an assessee to Customs officials under Section 108 of the Customs Act, 1962 at the time of seizure of go.....

Tags : Customs, Evidence, Seizure

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Bombay HC Urges Govt to Consider User Friendly Vaccination Mechanisms for Senior Citizens(09.04.2021)

Bombay High Court has urged the Union and Maharashtra Government to consider – if its vaccination mechanisms can be more user friendly for senior citi.....

Tags : Bombay High Court, User Friendly Vaccination Mechanisms for Senior Citizens

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Jharkhand HC Recalls Order Directing Audit Of NUSRL, Ranchi, Others(11.07.2017)

Jharkhand High Court has recalled an order passed by former Chief Justice P.K. Mohanty, wherein the Bench had directed an audit of National Universit.....

Tags : Jharkhand High Court, NUSRL

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ICCI approves acquisition of stake in Busybees Logistics by TPG(23.03.2022)

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approves acquisition of the stake in Busybees Logistics by TPG. The proposed combination envisages acquisiti.....

Tags : Acquisition, Stake, Busybees Logistics

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Supreme Court Stays Juvenile Board Proceedings Against Kathua Rape Accused(10.02.2020)

Supreme Court has stayed the proceedings before the Juvenile Justice Board against a ''minor'' allegedly involved in the gang-rape and murder of an ei.....

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P&H HC: No Inherent Right Vested in Husband to Claim Custody of Minor Girl(15.03.2021)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that a minor girl who marries with her consent and refuses to stay with her parents, can be sent to child prote.....

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Unadjusted business loss of a particular year would be eligible to be carried forward to subsequent assessment years and for set off also(28.02.2024)

The appeal arises out of the order of the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals). The only issue to be decided in this appeal is as to whether the learn.....

Tags : Set off, Business income, Eligibility

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No mercy for abuse of position of trust(01.09.2015)

Noting that a bus conductor's position was one of trust within a transport company as he was responsible for collection of fares, and checks to bolste.....

Tags : Corruption, mercy, position of trust

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Definition of "employee" includes workers engaged either directly or indirectly in connection with work of establishment and are paid wages(24.07.2019)

In facts of present case, the Respondent Company engaged women workers who were provided with cut fabric, thread, buttons, etc. to be made into garmen.....

Tags : Employees, Status, Wages

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Telangana HC Rejects AG Request to Recuse from Plea on Use of Krishna River Water for Power(06.07.2021)

Telangana High Court has rejected Advocate-General (AG) B.S. Prasad’s request to recuse from hearing a writ petition filed by two farmers of Andhra Pr.....

Tags : Telangana High Court, Use of Krishna River Water for Power

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Bombay High Court: Mere Desire of Child Not Sole Factor to Decide Custody(30.08.2024)

Bom. HC has stated that mere desire of a child at a tender age is not a sole factor to be considered for taking decision in respect of the custody. Th.....

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Mere apprehensions of misuse of information or alleged inconspicuous actions of a citizen cannot take away their right to information(06.06.2018)

The Complainant sought information regarding under construction officer's mess, accommodation in Coastal Regulatory Zone in terms of copy of the NOC o.....

Tags : Information, Disclosure, Denial, Suspicion

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Kerala HC: False Accusation of Impotency by Spouse Amounts to Cruelty(08.06.2021)

Kerala High Court has held that casting aspersions of impotency or erectile dysfunction by one spouse against other in matrimonial proceedings will co.....

Tags : Kerala High Court, False Accusation of Impotency

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Burden to prove that ESTA applies in relation to a specific occupier rests on the occupier who invokes the application of the Act(29.04.2022)

The issue in present application for special leave to appeal is whether a community of about 300 people who occupied the Applicant’s property known as.....

Tags : Occupants, Onus, Proof

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High Court restrains use of fraudulently claimed mark(07.12.2015)

The Delhi High Court issued an interim injunction against the Defendant restraining it from using in any manner the Plaintiff’s mark, ‘Senge’. The Pla.....

Tags : Trade mark, logo, prior use, false documents

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SAT Quashes SEBI's Order Banning Tree House Education, Accessories and Officials(08.11.2019)

Securities Appellate Tribunal has set aside Securities and Exchange Board of India order banning Tree House Education and Accessories and its official.....

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Kar. HC: Courts Must Ascertain Religious/Charitable Nature of Trust Before Exercising Jurisdiction(18.08.2022)

Karnataka High Court has held that for exercising jurisdiction under Section 92 of the Code of Civil Procedure, civil court is to first draw factual f.....

Tags : Karnataka High Court, Civil Court, Trust

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Supreme Court Dismisses BJP Leader's PIL Seeking Minority Status for Hindus in 8 States(17.12.2019)

Supreme Court has refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation seeking that minority communities should be defined on the basis of state-wise pop.....

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Kerala High Court Issues Guidelines for Family Court to Endorse Divorce Under Muslim Personal Law(18.11.2021)

Kerala High Court has formulated guidelines to be followed by the Family Court in a petition filed to endorse an extrajudicial divorce under Muslim Pe.....

Tags : Kerala High Court, Divorce Under Muslim Personal Law

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Liquidity Adjustment Facility - Repo and Reverse Repo Rates(04.10.2016)

As announced in the Fourth Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement today, it has been decided by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to reduce the Repo r.....

Tags : Repo rate, Reduction, Liquidity Adjustment Facility

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Telangana High Court Suspends Physical Hearings with Immediate Effect Until Further Orders(05.01.2022)

Telangana High Court has released a notification stipulating that physical hearing of cases by all Division Benches and Single Benches of the High Cou.....

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Bombay HC Bars Alok Industries Asset Sale(23.03.2016)

Bombay HC has barred Alok Industries asset sale till HSBC plea against the company is settled.

Tags : Bombay HC , Alok Industries, HSBC

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PIL cannot be filed in service matters(27.02.2017)

Instant writ petition is filed by a non-legal person and which is Forum of Schedule Caste and Schedule Tribes Legislators and Parliamentarians. Petiti.....

Tags : PIL, Locus standi, Service Matters

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Andhra Pradesh High Court Directs Taking Down of Abusive Social Media Content(02.11.2021)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has directed Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube to take down abusive contents against judges, observing that judge bas.....

Tags : Andhra Pradesh High Court, Taking Down of Abusive Social Media Content

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Delhi HC Issues Notices To Speaker, Govt On Youth Jailed For Assembly Ruckus(12.07.2017)

Delhi High Court HAS issued notices to Speaker of Delhi Assembly and Delhi government on the plea of two youth imprisoned on Speaker’s order for throw.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Assembly Ruckus

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Revision in Chapter-XIV of Operational Circular for issue and listing of Non-convertible Securities, Securitised Debt Instruments, Security Receipts, Municipal Debt Securities and Commercial Paper(22.03.2022)

1. Chapter-XIV of the Operational Circular no. SEBI/HO/DDHS/P/CIR/2021/613 dated August 10, 2021, issued by SEBI, stipulates provisions mandating stoc.....

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Madras HC: ECI Can Put Guidelines to Ensure Public Funds Not Used by Ministers for Campaigning(24.03.2021)

Madras High Court has said the Election Commission of India can put some guidelines in place to ensure that public funds are not brazenly used by mini.....

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Natural as well as juristic persons may hold member’s interests as a trustee, but only in certain circumstances(07.12.2022)

Present appeal is related to the application and interpretation of Sections 29(1) and 29(1A) of the Close Corporation Act, 1984 in the event where a f.....

Tags : Trustees, Juristic persons, Interest

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Calcutta HC Directs Kolkata Port Trust to Inspect Hyde Road Land(14.10.2015)

Calcutta HC has directed S K Dhar, Estate Manager-in-Charge of Kolkata Port Trust (KoPT) to visit premises at P-51 on Hyde Road Extension and ascertai.....

Tags : Calcutta HC , Kolkata Port Trust , Hyde Road Land

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SC: Banks Have Super-Added Obligation to Pay Back Customers Money on Demand(31.12.2021)

Supreme Court has observed that banks have a super-added obligation to pay back customers their money on demand with the agreed rate of interest. The .....

Tags : Supreme Court, Super-Added Obligation to Pay Back Customers

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Bom HC: Arb. Clause Can’t be Invoked By Individuals/Minorities Of Housing Society In Dev. Agreement(09.02.2024)

Bombay High Court has held that individual/minority members of society cannot invoke arbitration clauses in development agreements against developer b.....

Tags : Bombay High Court, Housing Society, Development Agreement, Arbitration Clauses

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DRT has no jurisdiction to hear un-appointed debenture trustee(07.03.2016)

In a claim for recovery made by a debenture trustee of debentures of a company on behalf of or for the benefit of the debenture holders, the Debt Reco.....

Tags : Debenture trustee, tribunal, debt recovery

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Mumbai Industrial Court Charges Sun Pharma with Unfair Labour Practices(01.08.2016)

Mumbai Industrial Court has held that Sun Pharmaceutical Industries adopted unfair labour practices by holding back salaries of 86 sales promotion emp.....

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AAR, West Bengal: No GST on Composite Supply of Crushing Food Grains and Delivery of Crushed Grains(14.02.2020)

Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR), West Bengal has held that the composite supply of crushing the food grains belonging to the State Government and d.....

Tags : Authority for Advance Ruling, Composite Supply of Crushing Food Grains and Delivery of Crushed Grains

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P&H HC Makes Declaration Regarding Status of Minor Children from First Marriage Mandatory(20.01.2022)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has made it mandatory for parties moving the High Court with their protection pleas in case of Live-in relationships or .....

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CBDT clarifies provisions under Finance Act 2023 relating to donations made by a trust/institution to another trust/institution for purposes of application of income(06.03.2024)

Any trust or institution registered u/s 12AA or 12AB of the Income Tax Act 1961 is exempt, subject to the fulfilment of certain conditions

In.....

Tags : Provisions, Application, donations, Trusts

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Allahabad HC Expresses Concern Over Misuse of Provision for Prevention of Cow Slaughter(26.10.2020)

Allahabad High Court has expressed concern over frequent misuse of the provisions of Uttar Pradesh Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act, 1955, for implicat.....

Tags : Allahabad High Court, Misuse of Provision for Prevention of Cow Slaughter

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ITAT: Income from Cricket Betting is Business Income(12.07.2022)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Ahmedabad bench has upheld addition of Income from Cricket Betting as Business Income.

Tags : ITAT, Cricket Betting, Business Income

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SC: Order II Rule 2 Mandates Including Whole Claim Arising from Same Cause of Action in One Suit(17.01.2025)

SC has stated that mandate of Order II Rule 2 of CPC is the inclusion of whole claim arising in respect of one and the same cause of action, in one su.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Cause of Action, Order II Rule 2

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Delhi HC Seeks Reply on IndiaMart's Plea for Contempt of Order on Copyright Infringement(24.03.2021)

Delhi High Court has issued notice to Just Dial Ltd and its Managing Director seeking their replies to a contempt application by IndiaMart InterMesh L.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Just Dial Ltd, IndiaMart InterMesh Ltd

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P&H HC: Husband Not Entitled to Retain Dowry Items After Convicted for Murdering Wife(21.12.2022)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that a husband convicted for murdering his wife shall not be entitled to claim ownership over the dowry items r.....

Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, Husband, Dowry, Murder

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Supreme Court Gives Nod to National Security Clause in MoP(06.03.2017)

Supreme Court has MoP has incorporated National Security Clause that Centre had insisted on, ending 17-month judiciary-executive deadlock that held up.....

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US Supreme Court Upholds Legality of Patent Review Process(25.04.2018)

U.S. Supreme Court has given its stamp of approval to a government review process prized by high technology companies as an easy and cheap way to comb.....

Tags : US Supreme Court, Patent

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Kerala High Court Grants Pre-Arrest Bail to 2 Men Accused of Attacking Sabarimala Activist(05.03.2021)

Kerala High Court has allowed pre-arrest bail to two persons accused of being part of a group that sprayed 'chemical' spray on activist Bindu Ammini w.....

Tags : Kerala High Court, Men Accused of Attacking Sabarimala Activist

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SC Dismisses Plea Seeking GST Exemption for Medicines to Cure Spinal Muscular Atrophy(06.12.2022)

Supreme Court has dismissed a plea seeking removal of levy of Goods and Services Tax on medicines to cure spinal muscular atrophy stating that it is a.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Goods and Services Tax, Spinal Muscular Atrophy

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Supreme Court Directs High Courts to Remain Vigilant of Attempts to Misuse PILs(07.12.2018)

Supreme Court has reminded the high courts of staying watchful of attempts to misuse public interest litigations for promotion of personal agenda.

Tags : Supreme Court, Misuse of PILs

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Delhi High Court Grants Bail to Two Men Accused of Firing Bullets in Riots Case(17.09.2021)

Delhi High Court has granted bail to two men namely Shiva and Nitin accused of allegedly firing bullets during the North East Delhi riots. The Court h.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Two Men Accused of Firing Bullets in Riots Case

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Ker. HC Directs State To Provide Security, Education To Two Assam Girls who was Sexually Exploited(20.10.2022)

Kerala High Court has ordered the State government to ensure the safety and education of two minor girls from Assam who had migrated to the State with.....

Tags : Kerala High Court, sexual abuse, State government

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Del. HC: Goodwill/Reputation Acquired After ‘Terminus Ad Quem’ is of No Consequence(02.01.2024)

Delhi High Court has observed that terminus ad quem, by which date the plaintiff has to prove the acquisition of the requisite goodwill for a plea of .....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Goodwill, Terminus Ad Quem

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CCI dismisses complaint against Arasu Cable TV Corporation(29.09.2015)

A complaint that Tamil Nadu Arasu Cable TV Corporation, wholly owned by the State, abused its vertical integration in the fixation of carriage fee and.....

Tags : Competition, abuse, vertical integration, arasu

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Supreme Court Refuses Protection to Suspended Chhattisgarh IPS Officer in Corruption Case(04.01.2022)

Supreme Court has refused to grant protection to suspended Additional Director General of Police Gurjinder Pal Singh in a case filed against him under.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Protection to Suspended Chhattisgarh IPS Officer

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Supreme Court: Delay in Return of The ‘Duty Drawback’ Entitles Claimant to Interest(07.02.2024)

Supreme Court has observed that if there is any delay in refund of the 'duty drawback' to the claimant under the Customs Act, 1962 , then the claimant.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Duty Drawback, Customs Act, 1962

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Education Loan Bill, 2016(11.03.2016)

The Education Loan Bill, 2016, a private member bill introduced in th.....

Tags : education loan, refusal, waiver

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Telangana HC: Principles of Natural Justice to be Read Into Master Circular Issued by RBI(31.12.2020)

Telangana High Court has held that the principles of natural justice have to be read into the Master Circular issued by the Reserve Bank of India on t.....

Tags : Telangana High Court, RBI Master Circular, Principles of Natural Justice

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CESTAT, Ahmedabad Directs Revenue to Re-Consider Refund Claim of IOCL(23.11.2021)

Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Ahmedabad has given relief to Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) directing the Revenue.....

Tags : Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Indian Oil Corporation Limited

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Bombay High Court: Mom’s Role in Child’s Life Can Never be Doubted(18.08.2017)

Bombay High Court has observed that the role of a mother in development of a child’s personality can never be doubted.

Tags : Bombay High Court, Custody of Child

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Supreme Court Issues Notice in Woman's Habeas Corpus Plea to Trace Missing Husband(12.01.2022)

Supreme Court has issued notice to the High Commissioner of Malaysia in a habeas corpus petition filed by a wife seeking to trace her husband who had .....

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Key persons involved in KFEF film ban let off hook(19.04.2016)

Competition Commission of India cannot impose penalties on individual members of a body found to have indulged in anti-competitive activities without .....

Tags : competition, penalty, notice, natural justice

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Madras HC Permits Man to Keep Custody of an Elephant Not Having Transfer Certificate(04.01.2021)

Madras High Court has permitted a man to keep the custody of an elephant even though he was not having the requisite transfer certificate under the Wi.....

Tags : Madras High Court, Custody of Elephant

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SC Dismisses Plea Challenging Proposed Change in Land Use of Plot for Residence of Prime Minister(23.11.2021)

Supreme Court has dismissed a writ petition which challenged the proposal to change the land use of Plot 1 in the Central Vista area from recreational.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Proposed Change in Land Use of Plot

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Australian Firm Books Patent for Process for Manufacturing of Sugar with Low GI(22.06.2016)

The Products Makers (Australia) Pty Ltd has booked a patent in India for extracts from sugarcane and process for manufacturing it with low Glycemic In.....

Tags : The Products Makers (Australia) Pty Ltd, Glycemic Index, Patent

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Rajasthan HC: Applications for Sentence Suspension Not 'Extreme Urgent Matters' During Lockdown(01.04.2020)

Rajasthan High Court has directed the Registry to not list applications for bail and sentence suspension under the category of 'extreme urgent matters.....

Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Applications for Sentence Suspension

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CESTAT, Delhi: Amount of Service Tax Paid by Mistake to be Treated as Deposit and to be Refunded(31.01.2022)

Central Excise, Customs and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Delhi has held that the amount of service tax paid by mistake shall be treated as.....

Tags : Central Excise, Customs and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Amount of Service Tax Paid by Mistake

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Deployment and usage of Change Request Form (CRF) on MCA-21(19.02.2024)

1. Stakeholders are informed that Change Request Form (CRF) has been made available on V3 portal for the convenience of users of MCA-21 services. This.....

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Trial Court Re-Confirms Death Sentence to Accused in 1996 Samleti Bus Bombing Case(18.12.2015)

Trial court in Bandikui in Dausa district has once again confirmed death sentence awarded to Dr Abdul Hameed, prime accused in 1996 Samleti bus bomb b.....

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Bombay HC Imposes Fine of Rs 1 Lakh on Social Worker Accused of Assaulting Doctor(27.10.2020)

Bombay High Court imposed a hefty fine of Rs 1 Lakh on a Social Worker, accused of assaulting a Doctor and abusing medical staff of the hospital after.....

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Reserve Bank of India releases Discussion Paper on Charges in Payment Systems(17.08.2022)

1. As announced in the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies dated December 08, 2021, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has today released .....

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Bombay HC Orders Adarsh Society Building Demolition(02.05.2016)

Bombay HC has ordered Union Environment Ministry to demolish 31-storey Adarsh Co-operative Housing Society.

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Orissa HC: Industrialization Should Not be Done at Cost of Human Lives(30.12.2020)

Orissa High Court has observed that industrialization is required for enhancement of revenue, but that does not mean that it should be done at the cos.....

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Kerala HC Seeks Explanation on Controversy of Stale Halal Jaggery Used at Sabarimala(22.11.2021)

Kerala High Court has directed the Commissioner of Food Safety to file an explanation about the ongoing controversy of stale halal jaggery being used .....

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Delhi High Court: No 'Name Calling' in Sunanda Pushkar Case(17.08.2017)

Delhi High Court has asked a TV channel and the kin of Sunanda Pushkar not to indulge in "name calling" in connection with her death case but said the.....

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Wife Refuses To Go With Husband For 10 Yrs, Chhattisgarh HC Grants Divorce on Ground of Desertion(11.01.2022)

Chhattisgarh High Court has granted a divorce decree in favour of a Husband on the ground of Desertion, whose wife, under the guise of auspicious time.....

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Bombay HC Allows Budget Approval for Universities Before Polls(01.04.2019)

Bombay High Court has allowed all state universities to get their annual budgets approved before upcoming Lok Sabha election from the Maharashtra Gove.....

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Delhi HC Seeks Centre's Response on Petition for Inclusion of Severe Mental Illness as Comorbidity(16.03.2021)

Delhi High Court has sought the Centre's response on a petition seeking directions for the inclusion of mental illnesses in the classification of como.....

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No entertaining of petition by seeker of 'a halo of a persecuted man'(31.07.2015)

Taking note that the Petitioner had filed 218 petitions before court, with 20 petitions dated 20 August, 2015 alone, the High Court directed the Regis.....

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Govt: Nil Customs Duty on Unclaimed Postal Articles Imported/ Returned to India(24.07.2017)

Central Government has notified complete exemption to unclaimed or re-directed postal articles imported/ returned to India subject to a condition that.....

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Delhi HC Dismisses Ansal Brothers' Pleas Seeking Suspension of Sentence in Evidence Tampering Case(16.02.2022)

Delhi High Court has dismissed the pleas filed by real estate barons, Sushil Ansal and Gopal Ansal, seeking suspension of their seven-year jail term i.....

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For specific performance of contract, Plaintiff is required to prove readiness and willingness to perform his part of obligations under contract(06.07.2017)

Present First Appeal is against judgment and decree passed by Civil Judge. By impugned judgment, Plaintiff's suit for specific performance of contract.....

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Delhi Court Extends Judicial Custody of Former NSE CEO Chitra Ramkrishna(29.03.2022)

Delhi Court has prolonged the judicial custody of former NSE CEO Chitra Ramkrishna in association with the NSE co-location scam case till 11th April, .....

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Application for setting aside of the award has to be made within three months after receipt of arbitral award and a further period of thirty days, but not thereafter(04.05.2022)

Appellant impugns order whereby the application filed by the Appellant under Section 34(3) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (Arbitration .....

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Supreme Court Stays NCLAT Order Reinstating Cyrus Mistry as Tata Sons Executive Chairman(10.01.2020)

Supreme Court has stayed the order passed by National Company Law Appellate Tribunal reinstating Mistry as executive chairman. The Court also issued .....

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Raj. HC Asks Grandparents Seeking Minor’s Custody to Deposit Rs. 50K as Advance Litigation Cost(10.11.2022)

Rajasthan High Court while hearing a petition seeking release of their 5+ years old grandson, who is suffering from a rare disease, from alleged illeg.....

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Cabinet apprised about MoU between India and Saudi Arabia for cooperation in the field of Housing(27.03.2019)

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, was apprised about an MoU signed in February, 2019 between India and Saudi Arabia.....

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Andhra Pradesh HC Sets Aside SEC Order for Inquiry into Unanimous Election(17.03.2021)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has set aside the State Election Commission (SEC)’s order for an inquiry into the unanimous election of candidates for the M.....

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Delhi HC: No Custom Duty Exemption Allowed if Aircraft Imported for Private Purposes(02.02.2023)

Delhi High Court has held that condition for customs duty exemption not available to the assessee as aircraft imported for private purposes and not fo.....

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Court may terminate an order made by Tribunal only if it considers that order was wrong(08.09.2016)

Claimant is a trainee doctor who, at a hearing held in private before Interim Orders Tribunal ("IOT") of Medical Practitioners' Tribunal Service ("MPT.....

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Delhi HC Dissolves Marriage on Husband Treating Wife as Overseas Wife for Temporary Companionship(05.01.2022)

Delhi High Court has dissolved marriage between a couple on the ground of cruelty, observing that the husband treated the wife as his overseas wife, o.....

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Not ‘Comfort’, But Overall Welfare of Minor Is Sole Criterion to Determine Custody: Tripura HC(17.09.2018)

Tripura High court has observed that it is not the comfort alone to be considered, but the overall welfare of the minor is the sole and predominant cr.....

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CESTAT, Mumbai: Lehman Brothers Securities Eligible for Service Tax Refund Claim(08.04.2022)

Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has ruled that Lehman Brothers Securities Pvt Ltd, is entitled for the refund claim of Serv.....

Tags : Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai, Lehman Brothers Securities Pvt Ltd, Service Tax, legal consultancy services, Reverse Charge Mechanism, winding up

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If the trustees are removed from the trust, the charges against them are to be proved very strictly(24.04.2023)

The Appellant was the President of the sansthan/trust. The Respondent No. 3, the Joint Charity Commissioner, examined the Charity Inspector as well as.....

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Madras High Court Appoints Officials to Inspect Fares at Theatres in Madurai and Usilampatti(14.01.2019)

Madras High Court has appointed 23 advocate commissioners to carry out inspection regarding fares at cinema theatres in the city and Usilampatti.

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DRI unearths Customs duty evasion of Rs. 4389 crore by Oppo India(13.07.2022)

During an investigation pertaining to M/s Oppo Mobiles India Private Limited (hereinafter referred to as 'Oppo India'), a subsidiary company of "Guang.....

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Shri Piyush Goyal asks businesses to adopt a sustainable and green approach in business practices(23.01.2023)

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and Textiles, Shri Piyush Goyal asked businesses to adopt a su.....

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Bombay High Court: Minor Girls Have Right to Deny Sexual Abuse(26.04.2018)

Bombay High Court has observed that even a minor girl has the right to live with dignity and has the right to make a choice, which includes denying se.....

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Bombay High Court Denies Pre-Arrest Bail to Magistrate Accused of Corruption(08.03.2021)

Bombay High Court has refused anticipatory bail to a Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) from Maval Court, in Maharashtra, accused under the Preven.....

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Kerala HC: ‘Customer’ in a Brothel Can Be Prosecuted Under Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act(09.12.2022)

Kerala High Court has held that a 'customer' in a brothel can be prosecuted under Section 7 of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956 if the condi.....

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Bombay HC: House Inmates’ Silence on Cause of Woman’s Death Held Against Them(20.09.2021)

Bombay High Court observed that house inmates' silence on the cause of a woman's death inside her marital home would be held against them as such inci.....

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CESTAT: Service Tax Demand Can't Be Sustained On Ocean Freight Under RCM(21.10.2022)

Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has observed that the service tax demand is not sustainable as the appellant has purchased f.....

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NCLAT Rejects Tata Steel’s Plea to Uphold its Bid for Bhushan Power(05.02.2019)

National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has turned down Tata Steel’s plea to consider its bid for the debt-ridden Bhushan Power & Steel as the.....

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Calcutta High Court Directs CBI, SIT To File Additional Status Reports By December 23(08.11.2021)

Calcutta High Court has taken on record the latest status report filed by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted by the Court to investigate.....

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Raj. HC: Tenant Can’t Avoid Eviction by Showing Other Properties More Suitable for Bonafide Use(23.01.2024)

Rajasthan High Court while allowing eviction petition of the landlord has held that bonafide necessity of the premise is to be decided by the landlord.....

Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Bonafide Use, Eviction Petition, Tenancy

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Supreme Court Junks Plea Seeking Indus Water Treaty As Void(10.04.2017)

Supreme Court has dismissed a PIL seeking court's order declaring Indus Water treaty between India and Pakistan as void.

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Madras HC: Consider Representation for Use of Alternate Medicines to Treat Coronavirus(03.04.2020)

Madras High Court has issued notice to the Government of Tamil Nadu to consider representations looking into alternative medicines for the cure/preven.....

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Bombay HC Takes Suo Motu Cognisance of Dangerous Journey for Young Children to Reach School(01.02.2022)

Bombay High Court has taken suo moto cognisance of a news report about the pitiable conditions in which young girls from a village in Satara District .....

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Supreme Court Seeks Updated Status Report on Ganga Cleaning Drive From Centre(18.01.2017)

Supreme Court has asked Centre to file an 'updated' report on status of projects going under Ganga Cleaning Programmes in five States through which th.....

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CESTAT, Mumbai: Cenvat Credit Not Admissible on Goods Transport Agency Services(24.02.2020)

Central Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Mumbai has held that Cenvat credit is not admissible on Goods Transport Agency services us.....

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Centre Totally Bans Non-Medical Use of Liquid Oxygen(26.04.2021)

Union Ministry of Home Affairs has imposed a total ban on the use of liquid oxygen for non-medical purposes in view of the acute shortage of medical o.....

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Clauses in which the annexures were mentioned had to be read not in isolation, but as part of the whole agreement(20.02.2023)

The issue in the appeal was whether an agreement concluded between the appellant, the first respondent and the second respondent was: (a) void for vag.....

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Delhi HC Refuses to Suspend Order in Britannia-ITC Biscuit Pack Dispute(06.10.2016)

Delhi HC has refused to suspend its single judge order asking Britannia Industries Ltd not to use the packaging of its 'Nutri Choice Digestive Zero' b.....

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CESTAT, Ahmedabad: No Service Tax Payable on Job of Manufacturing Plastic Jars, Containers(03.01.2022)

Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Ahmedabad has held that no service tax is payable on the job of manufacturing Plastic Jar.....

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Onus lies with the Plaintiff to establish the jurisdiction, finality and conclusiveness of a foreign judgment, if so challenged(06.02.2024)

The Respondent was a businessman and citizen of the United States of America, (Mr. Conteh), who now resided in Bryanston, Johannesburg. On 12 August 2.....

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No bail for those behind money circulation schemes(23.09.2003)

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

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P&H HC: No Harm in Publishing Names of Persons Declared as Absconding Accused(05.01.2021)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has observed that there is no harm in the publishing of the names of persons declared as absconding accused as are statu.....

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SC to BCI: Suspend Licenses of Advocates in Odisha for Court Boycott(29.11.2022)

Supreme Court has asked the Bar Council of India to suspend the licenses of the lawyers who have been striking in Odisha over a long-standing demand f.....

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Practice of 'Santhara' to be treated as suicide punishable under section 309 of the Indian Penal Code(10.08.2015)

The Rajasthan High Court held the practice of Santhara (Sallekhana), fasting unto death to attain 'moksha', impermissible under Article 21 of the Cons.....

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ITAT, Mumbai: Incidental Activities of Trust of Charitable Purpose Not Commercial Activities(06.04.2021)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Mumbai has held that where the purpose of the trust is relief to poor, education, or medical relief, the other a.....

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CJI DY Chandrachud: 1,091 SC Judgments To Be Released In Regional Languages On Republic Day(25.01.2023)

Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud has said that the process of releasing Supreme Court (SC) judgments in regional languages has begun and as.....

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Delhi HC Rejects HUL Plea Against Emami’s TV Ad(01.04.2019)

Delhi High Court has rejected a plea by Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL), manufacturer of the ‘Fair & Lovely’ range of skin lightening/fairness cream,.....

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P&H HC Marks Inquiry Into Allegations of Illegal Detention and Custodial Torture of Shiv Kumar(17.03.2021)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has marked an inquiry into allegations of illegal detention and custodial torture of labour rights activist Shiv Kumar, .....

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Cal. HC: Seeking Enhanced Maintenance After Blocking Husband's Pension is Abuse of Law(31.01.2023)

Calcutta High Court has observed that case where a wife blocks a substantial source of income of husband and then claims an enhancement of maintenance.....

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Inclusion of additional export items in Appendix 4R with effect from 15.12.2022(07.12.2022)

1. In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 read with Para 1.02 of the Foreign Tra.....

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Supreme Court Stays HC Order on Members of Shirdi Temple Management Panel(07.02.2018)

Supreme Court has stayed a judgment of Bombay High Court, wherein State of Maharashtra was directed to reconsider appointments to the managing committ.....

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SC Issues Notice on Pleas Challenging UP, Uttarakhand Laws Against Religious Conversion(06.01.2021)

Supreme Court has issued notice on the petitions challenging the laws made by Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand in the name of 'love jihad' against religi.....

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Amicus Curiae to Ker. HC: DNA Test of Children of Rape Victims Will Defeat Concept of Adoption(19.12.2023)

Amicus Curiae Advocate A. Parvathi Menon has informed the Kerala High Court that subjecting the adopted child of a rape victim to DNA tests will only .....

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Delhi HC: Wife Has First Right to Husband's Property(07.10.2015)

Delhi HC has ruled that a woman in a live-in relationship would not have a claim to her partner's home over that of his wife and said, "A live-in or m.....

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SC Issues Notice in Plea Seeking to Maintain NRI Status for FY 2020-21(25.03.2021)

Supreme Court has issued notice in a plea filed by Dubai based non-resident Indian Gaurav Baid seeking directions to consider him a Non-Resident India.....

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Delhi HC: Speaker Can't Make Appointments to Secretariat(27.12.2022)

Delhi High Court while observing that Article 187 of Constitution applies to States for having separate secretarial staff and can’t be made applicable.....

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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 .....

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Allahabad HC Asks DGP to Prepare 'Definite Modus Operandi' to Ensure Social Distancing(16.10.2020)

Allahabad High Court has asked the Director General of Police to file a personal affidavit, indicating a "definite modus operandi" by which he propose.....

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CBIC Extends Exemption and AIDC on Cotton till October(06.07.2022)

Central Board of Indirect taxes and Customs (CBIC) has extended the exemption of Customs duty and Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess (AID.....

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SC: Custody Under Section 27 of the Indian Evidence Act Does not Mean Formal Custody(04.01.2024)

Supreme Court while observing that the expression “person accused of an offence” and “in the custody of a police officer” in Section 27 of the Evidenc.....

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Hardik Patel’s application against sedition order dismissed(01.10.2015)

The Gujarat High Court turned down Hardik Patel’s application to recall a previous order by which the judge had called for an investigation to determi.....

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SC: Arbitral Tribunal Before 2015 Amendment Would Lose Mandate on Violation of Neutrality Clause(05.01.2022)

Supreme Court has held that an arbitral tribunal constituted as per an arbitration clause before the 2015 amendment to the Arbitration and Conciliatio.....

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Supreme Court: It Is For the State As Custodian to Assess If Tree-Felling Is Required or Not(07.02.2024)

Supreme Court has conveyed its displeasure at private parties seeking permission to fell trees for industrial projects without first approaching the c.....

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NCLAT Rejects Tata Steel’s Plea to Uphold its Bid for Bhushan Power(05.02.2019)

National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has turned down Tata Steel’s plea to consider its bid for the debt-ridden Bhushan Power & Steel as the.....

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SC Rejects Yusuf Nulwalla’s Plea in 1993 Mumbai Blasts Case(02.08.2016)

SC has rejected a plea of Yusuf Mohsin Nulwalla, a co-convict and close friend of Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt serving a five-year jail sentence for de.....

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CESTAT, New Delhi: Third Party Agency to Pay Service Tax on Collection of Parking Fees in Malls(14.02.2020)

Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), New Delhi has held that the right to collect parking fees given by the mall owners is a co.....

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Supreme Court Clarifies Lawyers Not Barred from Using Mobile Phones to Attend VC(20.01.2022)

Supreme Court has clarified that Supreme Court's notification dated January 17, 2022 asking lawyers to avoid using mobile phones during virtual court .....

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NGT Bans Sale/ Use of Firecrackers in Delhi NCR And Places All Over India with Poor/ Worse AQI(09.11.2020)

National Green Tribunal has imposed a total ban on sale/ use of all kinds of firecrackers in Delhi NCR from the midnight of November 9-10, 2020 to the.....

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Delhi HC: Non-Signatory Confirming Party to Arbitration Clause, Can Invoke Arbitration(13.10.2022)

Delhi High Court has held that a confirming party to a Contract, who is not bound by the terms of the Contract and on whom no liability is affixed und.....

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Supreme Court Concludes Hearings in K-G Basin Arbitration(18.08.2015)

Supreme Court has asked Reliance Industries and Central Government to give their respective list of names for an arbitrator if their dispute over pri.....

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SC Issues Notice on Indira Jaising's Plea Against Use of Secret Voting to Confer Senior Designations(09.03.2022)

Supreme Court has issued notice on an application filed by Senior Advocate Indira Jaising seeking a declaration that the process adopted by certain Hi.....

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Notification regarding ease of doing business under various SEBI Regulations(30.04.2024)

1. SEBI constituted various Working Groups to recommend measures to simplify and ease compliances under various SEBI Regulations. Accordingly, a worki.....

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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.....

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If Exclusion Terms of Policy Not Told to Insured, Insurer can’t Repudiate Claim on its Basis: SC(22.04.2019)

Supreme Court has held that if the terms of exclusion of policy are not communicated to the insured, the insurer cannot rely on them to repudiate a cl.....

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Delhi High Court Refuses to Entertain Manushi Sangathan's Plea Challenging Mock Drill Report(08.02.2022)

Delhi High Court has refused to entertain the writ petition filed by Manushi Sangathan, an organization representing 67 hawkers and vendors, challengi.....

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Personal laws not disturbed by fundamental rights(24.07.1951)

What could the Bombay High Court have said that stung Finance Minister Arun Jaitley so, leading him to call it “one of the most adverse judgments”. Af.....

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Bombay High Court Tells State to Conduct Census of Street Children(19.12.2018)

Bombay High Court has asked the Maharashtra Government to consider conducting a census of street children in Mumbai and other parts of the state.

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CESTAT, Delhi: No Service Tax Applicable on Transporter of Firewood(18.08.2021)

Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Delhi has ruled that no Service Tax is applicable on transporter of firewood as carting .....

Tags : Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Transporter of Firewood

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HP HC: Can’t Create Bogey of Mistrust in Public Selection Process(20.07.2023)

Himachal Pradesh High Court while dismissing plea seeking mandatory video recording of interviews conducted by the HPPSC, has stated that one cannot c.....

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Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs Extends Waiver of Late Fee of All Pending Form GSTR-1(13.01.2020)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has extended the waiver of late fee of all pending Form GSTR-1 from July 2017 to November 2019 till 17th J.....

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Ministry of Commerce and Industries Revises User Charges for SEZ-Online Services(03.12.2021)

Ministry of Commerce and Industries has notified the revised user charges for SEZ-Online services will be as under and would be effective from Novembe.....

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AP HC Restores Arbitral Awards in Hindustan Shipyard Case, Allows Moderation of Exorbitant Damages(05.01.2026)

Andhra Pradesh High Court set aside a trial court order quashing 13 arbitral awards against Hindustan Shipyard Limited, holding that arbitrators can m.....

Tags : Arbitral Awards, Damages, Hindustan Shipyard Case

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Delhi HC Imposes a Punishment on 2G Case Accused to Plant Trees(08.02.2019)

Delhi High Court has asked Swan Telecom promoter Shahid Usman Balwa, another businessman Rajiv Aggarwal and two private firms to plant more than 20,00.....

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Kerala HC Upholds Continued Preventive Detention of Accused Rabins Hameed Under COFEPOSA(09.11.2021)

Kerala High Court has upheld the continued preventive detention of prime accused in the gold smuggling case, Rabins K Hameed under the Conservation of.....

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SC: Article 30 Not an Enabling Provision but an Obligation on State While Granting Minority Status(24.01.2024)

Supreme Court while hearing the issue of granting minority status to Aligarh Muslim University, has observed that Article 30 of the Constitution of In.....

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Delhi High Court Seeks Pin Pointed Pollution Plan From AAP Govt(27.02.2017)

Delhi High Court has directed AAP Government to give a "pin-pointed" action plan for cleaning an open drain near Anand Vihar Inter State Bus Terminus .....

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CESTAT Hyderabad: Service Tax Paid on GTA Services Available as Refund and Is Not Exempt(16.01.2020)

Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal Hyderabad has held that where the conditions for availing a refund of service tax on Goods Transpo.....

Tags : Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Goods Transport Agency Services, Service Tax

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Registration of a composite mark does not necessarily grant exclusive right in respect of any part of the trademark(02.11.2022)

The Appellant has filed the present appeal impugning an order passed by the learned Commercial Court, whereby the Appellant's application under Order .....

Tags : Prior user, Registered proprietor, Exclusive rights

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Centre Imposes 10% Basic Customs Duty on Mobile Phones(03.07.2017)

Centre has imposed 10% basic customs duty on cellular mobile phones. This will also be applicable on specified parts of cellular mobile phones includi.....

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Bombay HC Grants Bail to Stepfather Accused of Sexually Assaulting Minor Step-Daughters(16.07.2020)

Bombay High Court has allowed a bail application of a man accused of sexually assaulting his step daughters, one of whom is a minor.

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SC Dismisses SFIO Plea to Cancel Bail of Nowhera Shaikh in Heera Exim Gold Scam Case(13.05.2022)

Supreme Court has dismissed the application filed by Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) seeking cancellation of bail granted to Nowhera Shaikh,.....

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When the arbitration clause envisages a pre-arbitration protocol, the protocol has to be adhered to, before invoking arbitration(08.07.2024)

Present is a petition under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 for resolution of the disputes between the parties through arb.....

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MP HC: Candidates Cannot Change Domicile Status in Counselling Form After Registration(11.02.2022)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has dismissed a petition filed by a NEET candidate seeking directions of the Court to allow him to change his domicile statu.....

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SC Decides Against Staying Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023(21.03.2024)

Supreme Court has refused to stay Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023 which removes the Chief Justice of India from.....

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NGT Raps GMC for Sewage Flow into Township(15.09.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued an order upon Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation (GMC) asking them to explain as to why its directions to stop f.....

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Allahabad HC Issues Notice on Plea Against Use of 'Sodium Hypochlorite' as Disinfectant(20.05.2020)

Allahabad High Court has issued notices on a plea alleging that the State Government had been permitting the use of "Sodium Hypochlorite" as a disinfe.....

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Meghalaya HC: Heinous Crime of Rape Can’t be Taken Lightly Based on Victim's Change of Heart(08.02.2023)

Meghalaya High Court while dismissing plea to quash POCSO Case, has held that an allegation of a heinous crime such as rape being committed and perpet.....

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Supreme Court: Set Up More Juvenile Justice Boards(10.08.2015)

Supreme Court has observed that there could be more than one Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) in same district to tackle backlog, as more than 1.30 lakh c.....

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By a mere fact that a person is having a licence and doing business in a particular shop, he is not entitled to the auction platform as a matter of right(03.03.2023)

Present appeal is against impugned common judgment and order the Division Bench of the High Court confirming the order passed by the learned Single Ju.....

Tags : Licence, Allotment, Right to use

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“Article 370 only provision of Constitution that applies to [J&K] on its own”(09.10.2015)

In a petition against the accelerated promotion of government servants in Jammu and Kashmir, under the auspices of reservation, the Jammu and Kashmir .....

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