Sucheta, Author at SCC Times

Reduction In Tatkal Quota in Indian Railway

In 2015-16, approximately 18.20% of the total accommodation has been earmarked as Tatkal quota (including Premium Tatkal). Moreover, adequate safeguards have been

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Allegation of excessive force by Police or Armed Forces in Manipur Extra Judicial Killings must be thoroughly enquired into

Supreme Court: While dealing with the issue relating to extra-judicial executions said to have been carried out by the Manipur Police and

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Maharashtra Government directed to set up a medical board to examine rape survivor for terminating 24 week old foetus

Supreme Court: The bench comprising of JS Khehar and Arun Mishra JJ., directed the Maharashtra Government to set up a medical board

Case Briefs High Courts

Court takes suo motu cognizance of custodial death of 16 year old boy

Jharkhand High Court: The bench comprising of Vijender Singh C.J. and Chandrashekhar J. taking suo moto cognizance of the cruelty meted out

Case Briefs High Courts

Criminal Proceeding to be quashed when the prosecuterix and the accused have entered into a compromise and are happily married to each other

Gauhati High Court: Allowing a petition filed by an accused charged under Sections 376 and 506IPC, for quashing of the criminal proceedings

Case Briefs Foreign Courts

Draft order by Lord Chancellor for introduction of ‘residence test’ under Legal Aid Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act, 2012, held ultra vires to his powers under the Act

Supreme Court of United Kingdom: Hearing an appeal against the Draft Order proposed by the Lord Chancellor for introduction of a ‘residence

News Treaties/Conventions/International Agreements

Cabinet approves signing of Air Services Agreement between India and Mozambique

The Union Cabinet has approved signing of the Air Services Agreement between India and Mozambique in order to promote the air connectivity between

Case Briefs Foreign Courts

Landlord cannot be held liable for a repairing covenant without the knowledge of the disrepair under the Landlord and Tenant Act,1985

Supreme Court of United Kingdom: In an appeal filed by a Landlord against the liability from failure to keep ‘paved area outside

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SCC Times

Reduction In Tatkal Quota in Indian Railway

Allegation of excessive force by Police or Armed Forces in Manipur Extra Judicial Killings must be thoroughly enquired into

Maharashtra Government directed to set up a medical board to examine rape survivor for terminating 24 week old foetus

Court takes suo motu cognizance of custodial death of 16 year old boy

Criminal Proceeding to be quashed when the prosecuterix and the accused have entered into a compromise and are happily married to each other

Draft order by Lord Chancellor for introduction of ‘residence test’ under Legal Aid Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act, 2012, held ultra vires to his powers under the Act

Cabinet approves signing of Air Services Agreement between India and Mozambique

Landlord cannot be held liable for a repairing covenant without the knowledge of the disrepair under the Landlord and Tenant Act,1985

The Grey Areas of Domestic Violence Laws in India

Exchange Rate of Foreign Currency relating to Imported and Exported Goods, notified

Allegations of abuse of dominant market position against Coal India Ltd., dismissed

ILS conducting Diploma Course in Corporate Laws

Cabinet approves amendment in the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) amendment Bill, 2015

Cabinet approves the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill 2016

Chapter IV-A of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 supersedes any inconsistent provisions in Chapter IV

Applicability of certain provisions of United Nations (Privileges and Immunities) Act, 1947, notified

ILS conducting a Certificate Course in Energy Laws

Mere registration of criminal case cannot be a ground for revocation of arms license under Section 17 of Arms Act, 1959

Passport (Entry into India) Amendment Rules, 2016

Multiple life sentences awarded for multiple murders in a single trial cannot run consecutively