Rajiv Mehrishi takes over as Comptroller and Auditor General of India
Shri Rajiv Mehrishi assumed the office of Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India (September 25, 2017) at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati
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Condition of furnishing bank guarantee by students seeking admission to MD/MS courses to ensure availability of best medical care to natives residing in remote areas
High Court of Himachal Pradesh: While deciding a set of writ petitions, a two-Judge Bench comprising of Sanjay Karol, Acting CJ and
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NHRC sets aside contention of Telangana Govt., recommends it to pay Rs. 6 lakh as relief in a botched up eye surgery incident
National Human Rights Commission: Setting aside the contention of the Government of Telangana, the National Human Rights Commission, NHRC has held that
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NCLAT: ‘Moratorium’ will not affect any suit or case pending before Supreme Court u/Art. 32 or any High Court u/Art. 226
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal: Canara Bank, the appellant-financial creditor, challenged the impugned order passed by National Company Law Tribunal, Hyderabad Bench whereby
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Judges not obliged to entertain requests for recusal unless absolutely necessary to carry out justice
Bombay High Court: A Division Bench comprising of S.C. Dharmadhikari and Prakash D. Naik JJ, denied a request for recusal during hearing
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2017 SCC Vol. 8 September 21, 2017 Part 2
Sale of Goods Act, 1930 — Ss. 4 and 19 to 22 — When and where title passes to purchaser: When and
Continue reading2-Judge Bench of Delhi HC refers question of law regarding S. 2(c) of Delhi Sales Tax Act to a Full Bench
Delhi High Court: While deciding a petition filed by the Air India Ltd., a two-Judge Bench comprising of S. Murlidhar, J. and
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CBEC reduces CGST rate on specified supplies of Works Contract Services
Notification No. 24/2017-Central Tax (Rate) G.S.R. 1179(E).- In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 9, sub?section (1) of
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NITI Aayog and IRF Geneva sign Statement of Intent to cooperate in the field of Intelligent Transportation Systems
The National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) and the International Road Federation, Geneva (IRF Geneva) have, today, signed a Statement of
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Power to recall a witness cannot be invoked to fill up omission in the evidence already led by witness
High Court of Himachal Pradesh: While deciding a petition filed under Article 227 of the Constitution challenging the order passed by the
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RBI classifies P2P lending firms as NBFCs
NOTIFICATION No. DNBR. 045/CGM (CDS)-2017.—The Reserve Bank of India, on being satisfied that it is necessary to do so, in exercise of
Continue readingS. 8 of the Prevention of Corruption Act covers persons other than public servants
Karnataka High Court: While passing the order in a revision petition filed with a prayer to set aside the order passed by
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Where two remedies are available under law, one of them should not be taken as operating in derogation of the other
High Court of Himachal Pradesh: While deciding a petition filed under Article 227 of the Constitution challenging the order passed by the
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Cabinet approves introduction of the Dentists (Amendment) Bill, 2017
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has given its approval for introduction of the Dentists (Amendment) Bill, 2017 in Parliament
Continue readingVacancies cannot be filled up on the basis of a previous expired notification even if the need for employees is urgent
Madras High Court: The Court recently dealt with a case wherein it held that without issuing a new notification, posts for a
Continue readingA female teacher can seek inter-district transfer to the place of residence of her husband or in-laws under special circumstances
Allahabad High Court: In a writ petition seeking a transfer of a teacher to the place of residence of her husband, the
Continue readingArt. 226 can be invoked despite the availability of alternate remedies in cases of miscarriage of natural justice
Madhya Pradesh High Court: The Court entertained a writ petition under Article 226 despite the availability of alternate remedies. The case before
Continue reading19 Additional Judges appointed to Allahabad High Court
The President in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 224 of the Constitution of India appointed S/Shri (i)
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