Cabinet approves the new Agreement on Trade, Commerce and Transit between India and Bhutan
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has approved an Agreement on Trade, Commerce and Transit between India
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CBDT signs 5 Unilateral Advance Pricing Agreements with Indian taxpayers
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance entered into five (5) Unilateral Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs)
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Custody of a minor child cannot be denied to a working mother
High Court of Gujarat: While examining the legality and validity of the impugned judgment and order passed by the learned Family Court,
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2016 SCC Vol. 9 October 21, 2016 Part 1
Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (Conduct of Business) Regulations, 1999 — Regn. 45-B: Regn. 45-B is not ultra vires the provisions contained
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Maharashtra State govt. officials directed to release payment of arrears and pension to retired Judicial officers
High Court of Bombay: Examining the aspect of non-payment of pension and arrears to retired judicial officials, the Division Bench comprising of
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GSTN signs MoU with DGFT for sharing of foreign exchange realisation data
The Goods and Services Network (GSTN) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) for sharing
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Constitution Club of India comes within the purview of RTI Act, held to be a public authority
Central Information Commission (CIC): “There is an indirect funding of the appropriate Government to the CCI (Constitution Club of India) and therefore, the
Continue readingCBDT releases data relating to Income Tax Return statistics for Assessment Years 2013-14 & 2014-15
Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) had proactively released in April, 2016 time-series data relating to direct tax collections, number of taxpayers,
Continue readingNew revised DTAA between India and Republic of Korea comes into force with effect from Sep. 12, 2016
New Revised Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) between India and Republic of Korea comes into force with effect from 12th September, 2016;
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“Class action suits” held maintainable under Consumer Protection Act, 1986
National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission: NCDRC has held that under Section 12(1)(c) of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 a group of consumers having
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Reconstitution of Inter-State Council and Standing Committee of Inter-State Council, notified
Subject : Reconstitution of Inter-State Council G.S.R. 987(E).—In supersession of the Secretariat’s Notification No. 7/1/2014-ISC(Pt.) dated 7th December, 2015, the Prime Minister
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Draft of Aircraft (Amendment) Rules, 2016, notified
G.S.R. 998(E).— The following draft of certain rules further to amend the Aircraft Rules, 1937, which the Central Government proposes to make in
Continue readingAllahabad High Court declares DND Flyway toll free
As reported on Hindustan Times, the Allahabad High Court has declared the Delhi-Noida-Delhi (DND) Flyway toll free, with immediate effect. The Court
Continue readingClubbing or splitting of ‘end uses’ under Section 3(5) of the Coal Mines Second Ordinance, 2014 held, arbitrary
Delhi High Court: The issue in this case was regarding the allotment of coal block allocations and the dispute revolved around Section
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Allegations of anti-competitive conduct against Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd., dismissed
Competition Commission of India: While observing that every consumer/procurer must have freedom to exercise their choice freely in the procurement of goods
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International organisations not to be treated as foreign source under Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010, notified
S.O. 3210(E).– In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 50 of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (42 of 2010), the Central Government
Continue readingRBI notifies framework for imposing monetary penalty on Authorised Payment Systems Operators/Banks under Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007
Framework for imposing monetary penalty on Authorised Payment Systems Operators/Banks under Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 The Payment and Settlement Systems
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