Entitlement of surrogate mother to maternity leave, upheld
Bombay High Court: Deciding the question that arose for consideration of the Court as to whether a biological mother upon giving birth
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Justice Ramayyagari Subhash Reddy, Judge of the Hyderabad High Court appointed as Chief Justice of the Gujarat High Court
On 30.01.2016, in exercise of the powers conferred by Article 217 (1) of the Constitution of India, the President appointed Shri Justice
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Call for Papers: NALSAR Student Law Review
Reported by Varun Reddy
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Legislators of Tamil Nadu successfully restore their salary and benefits despite suspension
Supreme Court: Faced by another episode involving legislators creating a ruckus in the house, a division bench of J. Chelameswar and A.M.
Continue readingAppointment on compassionate grounds on probation is permissible in law
Allahabad High Court: While answering a reference, a Full Bench has held that appointment of a person on compassionate basis on probation
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Uttar Pradesh bans plastic carry bags
The State of Uttar Pradesh became the newest entrant in the list of states banning plastic carry bags in India vide the
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Private unaided schools of Delhi to continue with the system of Management Quota in admissions
Delhi High Court: Amidst the variety of questions raised upon the Executive Order dated 06-01-2016 issued by the Government of NCT of
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Call for Papers: Amity Law Review – 2016
Reported by Aashna Chawala
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Non-resident Indians can also purchase house in India
National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC): “It cannot be made a ‘rule of thumb’ that every NRI cannot own a property in India. NRIs
Continue readingState of Gujarat directed to grant the benefits of conversion from the work charged establishment to temporary establishment on completion of five years
Gujarat High Court: While answering a vital question based on grant of benefits of conversion of status from work charged establishments to
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HNLU wins 27th KLA Moot Competition
Reported by Girish Kumar
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Upper Age limit will not apply to the admissions into pre-school, pre-primary and class one in the schools of Delhi
Delhi High Court: Examining the aspects of convenience of the parents affected by the Executive Order dated 18-12-2015, that stipulated an upper
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Uttar Pradesh ushers in reform in land and revenue laws
For a state craving for development and standing at the toe-end in the list of the developing states; attraction of investments and
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Adequate Victim compensation crucial in case of rape/sexual exploitation
Supreme Court: The bench of M.Y. Eqbal and Arun Mishra, JJ has directed all the States and Union Territories to make all
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2016 SCC Vol. 2 February 7, 2016 Part 1
Civil Procedure Code, 1908 — Or. 22 R. 2 — Partial abatement of suit and appeal — When possible: As one of
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State Accountability Commission can initiate suo motu proceedings against a public functionary
Jammu and Kashmir High Court– In a landmark judgment empowering the State Accountability Commission (Commission), a division bench of M.H Attar and
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Denying appointment to a woman in the Army Medical Corps on account of her pregnancy violates Article 14 and 16 of the Constitution
Punjab and Haryana High Court: While judging the validity of the decision of the respondents in denying the petitioner an appointment as
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Petition demanding for court monitored probe into DDCA affairs, dismissed
Delhi High Court: While dismissing a plea demanding a court-monitored investigation by the CBI into alleged criminal offences committed by DDCA officials,
Continue readingMoU signed between Ministry of Railways and Government of Telangana for “Formation of Joint Venture Companies
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Ministry of Railways and State Government of Telangana for “Formation of Joint Venture Companies for Development of Railway Infrastructure
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High Court of Australia upholds indefinite detention of asylum seekers in a foreign country
High Court of Australia: Rejecting the challenge to the constitutionality of the offshore processing system, the High Court in a landmark judgment
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