Section 21 of CPC must be interpreted in consistent with the objective of providing remedies to the accident victims
Supreme Court: While adjudicating upon the question that whether the Calcutta High Court was right in setting aside an award of compensation
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Extra Ordinary power of Government to suspend the sentence of the convict under Section 432(1) of CrPC should be exercised cautiously
Bombay High Court: While deciding on a writ petition challenging the suspension order of sentence passed by the state government in exercise
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Costs of Rs. 5 Crore against JSS Medical College for non-compliance with the previous order
Supreme Court: While sending a strong message to the JSS Medical College and other medical colleges, the Court issued certain directions considering
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“Bar Council to close down 250 Law Colleges next year” says Shri Manan Kumar Mishra
During the inauguration ceremony of M.K. Nambiyar Academy, Shri Manan Kumar Mishra quoted that “In order to improve the quality of legal
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NCDRC’s order against United India Insurance Co., reversed
Supreme Court: While hearing the appeal filed by United India Insurance Co. against the order directing it to indemnify the respondent for
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Succession to a Hindu male dying intestate will vest only in the widow excluding the daughters
Supreme Court: While construing the provisions of Hindu Law Women’s Rights Act, 1933, the Court held that the succession to a Hindu
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“Government in discussion with BCI to consider the entry and practise of law within the framework by Foreign Law Firms” says Law Minister
The Government is in discussion with the Bar Council of India to consider the entry and practise of law within the framework
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Compensation of Rs 4 lakh recommended for death of four new born babies due to absence of proper medical attention
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC): In a case concerning death of four new born babies due to absence of proper medical attention,
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Order imposing stay of the Jallikattu Festival not to be vacated
Supreme Court: Refusing to vacate the stay on the Jallikattu, a festival involving bull race, the bench of Dipak Misra and N.V.
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Supreme Court stamps its approval on the new liquor policy of the Kerala Government
Supreme Court: Answering an appeal preferred against the judgement of the division bench of the High Court of Kerala, a bench of
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Florida’s capital sentencing scheme violates the Sixth Amendment
Supreme Court of United States- Holding the Florida’s capital sentencing scheme as unconstitutional, the Court with the ratio of 8:1 held that
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Company Judge has no say in the sale of secured assets made by secured creditors under the SARFAESI Act
Supreme Court: While answering the common question of law involved in the present appeal that whether a Company Court directly or through
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Distinction needs to be drawn between a girl child and a minor by fixing the upper limit at 10 for the girl child
Supreme Court: Considering the serious issue of sexual abuse of girl children raised by the women lawyers of the Supreme Court, the
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The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015
The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 received the assent of the President on 31st December, 2015 and was
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National Seminar on “Continuing Legal Education: An Agenda for Professional Development” and Foundation laying ceremony of M.K. Nambyar Academy for Continuing Legal Education
Bar Council of Kerala, Kochi in collaboration with the M.K. Nambyar Academy for Continuing Legal Education Trust is organising a National Seminar
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Railway authorities cannot lease out the luggage compartments without fixing the upper limit of charges levied by the contractors
Supreme Court: Answering an appeal preferred against the judgement of the division bench of the High Court of Karnataka, a bench of
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2016 SCC Vol. 1 January 7, 2016 Part 1
Central Excise Act, 1944 — S. 11-B (as amended in 1991) — Refund: Amended provisions of S. 11-B are not applicable to
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