Court dismisses petition demanding video recording of proceedings
Bombay High Court: In a recent order, a Bench comprising of Dr Manjula Chellur, C.J. and M S Sonak, J. dismissed a
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Centre for Criminal Justice Studies, Galagotias University announces International Conference on Administration of Criminal Law in India
The Centre for Criminal Justice Studies, School of Law, Galagotias University is organizing an International Conference on “Administration of Criminal Law in
Continue readingDate for seeking comments on Draft Financial Resolution and Deposit Insurance Bill extended till 31st Oct., 2016
The Government of India had invited stakeholder/public comments on the Draft Financial Resolution and Deposit Insurance (FRDI) Bill, 2016 from 28.9.2016 to
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NHRC notice to DGP, Kerala over reported death of a man in custody at Thalassery Police Station
The National Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that 40 year old Kalimuthu, arrested in connection
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2016 SCC Vol. 8 October 14, 2016 Part 5
Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 — Ss. 7, 8, & 16 — Arbitrability of dispute: Exclusion of jurisdiction of civil court in
Continue readingDelhi HC directs UPSC to include Transgender/Third Gender option in UPSC applications forms
High Court of Delhi: Amidst the increasing clamour surrounding the issue of ‘Transgender/Third Gender ’ a Bench comprising of Rohini , C.J.
Continue readingYAHOO! proves trademark infringement by Apricot foods – passing off goods by using goodwill
Delhi High Court: In this case the plaintiffs are seeking permanent injunction to restrain the defendants from passing off of goods by infringing
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Order to arrest officials of a Construction Company for failing to hand over flat or make refunds, upheld
National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission: While dismissing an execution appeal filed by a construction company, NCDRC upheld the order of the Punjab State
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NHRC issues notice to UP Govt. over reported death of a patient in Bijnor due to wont of oxygen in an ambulance
The National Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that a patient of Asthma died as the
Continue readingPrivate complaint against public servant under PC Act, 1988 need not necessarily be accompanied by sanction order but, is pre-requisite in taking cognizance
High Court of Karnataka: While deciding the issues raised for consideration of the Court pertaining to the nature of judicial process involved in
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Vehicle manufacturers will have to give details about emission and noise levels of each vehicle they produce
Come 1st of April 2017, manufacturers of all kinds of motor vehicles as also E-rickshaws and E-carts will have to give detailed
Continue readingSEBI allows bullion as collateral for clearing members
Sub: Bullion as collateral [SEBI/HO/CDMRD/DRMP/CI/P/2016/112] 1. Vide Circular No. CIR/CDMRD/DRMP/01/2015 dated October 01, 2015 SEBI had specified comprehensive risk management framework for national
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NHRC issues notice to Maharashtra Govt. over the deaths of 740 students in residential schools in last 10 years
New Delhi, 18th October, 2016 The National Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that in Maharashtra,
Continue readingAcquittal of husband and his family members in dowry demand case held, is no ground to deny maintenance to the wife and child
High Court of Punjab and Haryana: While deciding upon the challenge to the orders of the Judicial Magistrate Ist Class, Hansi and the
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Dr. Sanjay Singh appointed Member Secretary, Law Commission of India
No. 3/2/2015-Admn.I(LA).— The President is pleased to appoint Dr. Sanjay Singh, Retired Legislative Secretary as Member Secretary, Law Commission of India for
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Election Commission of India to organise International Conference on Voter Education for Inclusive, Informed and Ethical Participation
The first ever Global Conference on Voter Education titled “Voter Education for Inclusive, Informed and Ethical Participation” is being organized by the
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National Commission for Scheduled Castes submits reports to the President
The National Commission for Scheduled Castes headed by its Chairman Shri P.L. Punia submitted the following Reports today to the President of
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Law Commission of India announces Constitution Day Research Paper Contest
The Constitution Day of India is observed/celebrated every year on 26th of November. The socioeconomic and political situation has been necessitated a
Continue readingThe Income Tax (28th Amendment), Rules, 2016, notified
G.S.R. 982(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 115QA read with Section 295 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 (43 of
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Cabinet approves MoU between India and Russian Federation on Expansion of Bilateral Trade and Economic Cooperation
The Union Cabinet under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for signing the Memorandum of Understanding
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