2016 SCC Vol. 6 July 14, 2016 Part 3
Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 — Ss. 31(7)(a) and (b) — Compound interest: Amount awarded under S. 31(7)(a) whether with interest or
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Limit for foreign investment in Stock Exchanges increased from 5% to 15%
The Union Cabinet has given its approval for raising foreign shareholding limit from 5% to 15% in Indian Stock Exchanges for a
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Court sets new framework for the determination of undue delay in trial
Supreme Court of Canada: While hearing an appeal for stay of proceedings due to undue delay as under Section 11(b) of the
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Imposition of lifetime road tax for non Karnataka motor vehicles declared unconstitutional by DB
Karnataka High Court: While hearing a challenge to the decision of the Karnataka High Court in Jagadev Biradar v. State of Karnataka, 2016
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Brave soldier needs to be recognised for his commitment to serve the nation with dignity and honour
Delhi High Court: Discussing the various parameters for grant of a President’s Police Medal/Police Medal to members of the police force for
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Section 14 of the Limitation Act, 1963 does not come to the rescue of litigant acting malafide
Supreme Court: Interpreting the provision under Section 14 of the Limitation Act, 1963, the Court said that despite liberal interpretation placed under
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No assembly or demonstration will be carried out within the premises of the Court disrupting proper functioning of the judicial institution
Kerala High Court: Taking suo moto cognizance of the recent events, the Division Bench of Thottathil B. Radhakrishnan, Ag. C J. and
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Salman Khan acquitted of all charges in poaching cases
Rajasthan High Court: The bench of Nirmaljit Kaur J., hearing the revision petition filed by the Bollywood actor, held that in absence
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Seventh Pay Commission, notified
The Seventh Central Pay Commission (Commission) was set up by the Government of India vide Resolution No. 1/1/2013-E.III (A), dated the 28th
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Teacher and school, both are liable to pay compensation if a child has been subjected to corporal punishment
Central Information Commission (CIC): While passing a landmark judgment which will render relief to the victims of corporal punishment in schools, CIC held
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Justice Shantanagoudar Mohan Mallikarjunagouda appointed as a Judge of Kerala High Court
The President, in consultation with the Chief Justice of India, appointed Shri Justice Shantanagoudar Mohan Mallikarjunagouda, Judge of the Karnataka High Court, as the
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Kumari Justice Indira Banerjee appointed as a Judge of Delhi High Court
The President, in consultation with the Chief Justice of India, appointed Kumari Justice Indira Banerjee, Judge of the Calcutta High Court, as
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Draft Rules for prescribing the manner of determination of amount received by the company for use of its shares
Under section 115QA of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (the Act), additional Income-tax at the rate of 20 percent is levied on the
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24-week pregnant rape survivor allowed to terminate pregnancy in order to avoid risk to her physical and mental health
Supreme Court: Acting upon the report of the Medical Board at KEM Hospital and Medical College, Mumbai, constituted to medically examine the
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Issue of incorporating ‘Moral Science’ as a compulsory subject in schools a policy matter and hence, cannot be resolved by Courts
Supreme Court: In the PIL filed by the petitioner appearing for herself where it was contended that the present education system does
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Bar Council of Delhi directed to disclose cases of professional misconduct by advocates
Central Information Commission (CIC): While observing that “The people or clients have a right to know about the conduct of their counsel, whom
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Diploma Course on Corporate International Taxation
Reported by Saranya Mishra
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Recourse available to employer in case of suppression of fact of criminal antecedent by the employee’ discussed; Matter placed before appropriate bench
Supreme Court: The 3-judge bench of Ranjana Gogoi, Arun Mishra and P.C. Pantt, JJ was called to resolve the conflict of opinion
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Reserved category candidates entitled to be considered against General Category posts for compassionate appointment
Madhya Pradesh High Court: In an order passed by Sujoy Paul J. upholding the law laid down by the Supreme Court, it
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