Court cannot exercise the power to grant remission under Article 32 of the Constitution
Supreme Court: Deciding the matter regarding the Court’s power to remit or pardon, the bench of Dipak Misra and Shiva Kirti Singh,
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Union Government is the appropriate authority for remission in case of offences committed under Central Statutes
Supreme Court: In the matter where the Court was hearing the petition against the order of the Punjab & Haryana High Court
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Term “Other proceedings” under S. 69(3) of the Partnership Act, 1932 does not include Arbitral Proceedings
Supreme Court: Dealing with the question relating to interpretation of Section 69(3) of the Partnership Act, 1932 with reference to its applicability
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Seven accused charged for murder in post Godhra Riots
Gujarat High Court: Adjourning the court till 25th July, 2016 and issuing notice to the respondents, the 2 Judges Bench of Harsha Devani
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Articles published in 2016 SCC Vol. 5 June 21, 2016 Part 4
Admissibility of Electronic Evidence: It has been highlighted in this article that the admissibility of the secondary electronic evidence has to be
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Practice of admitting students by the Institutions without necessary affiliation is a disastrous phenomenon
Supreme Court: The bench of Dipak Misra and Shiva Kirti Singh, JJ came down heavily upon the Institutions admitting the students without
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Texas H.B. 2 provisions place ‘undue burden’ on woman’s right to choice and violate Fourteenth Amendment
Supreme Court of United States: In a defining moment for abortion laws in the United States, the Supreme Court reversed and remanded
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State Women’s Commission has the power to issue arrest warrants at the stage of inquiry
Manipur High Court: While dealing with the question that whether the State Women’s Commission has a right to issue arrest warrant at
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Cabinet approves Implementation of the recommendations of 7th Central Pay Commission
The Union Cabinet has approved the implementation of the recommendations of 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) on pay and pensionary benefits. It
Continue readingPrior sanction of State Government is a condition precedent for taking cognizance against police officer discharging official duty
Patna High Court: The 3-judge bench of I. A. Ansari ACJ, Chakradhari Sharan Singh and Navaniti Prasad Singh, JJ upheld the validity
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Allegations of abuse of dominant position against Nissan Motor India Pvt. Ltd., dismissed
Competition Commission of India (CCI): CCI has dismissed allegations of abuse of dominant position against Nissan Motor India Pvt. Ltd. in terms
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Supreme Court refers fresh petition challenging validity of S. 377 IPC to the Chief Justice
The Indian Express has reported that a bench headed by Justice S.A. Bobde has referred the petition challenging the validity of S. 377
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Government enhances financial limits for appraisal and approval of Non-Plan Schemes/Projects by competent authorities
The Central Government has decided to revise the financial limits for appraisal and approval of Non-Plan Schemes/Projects by competent authorities in order
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Shri C.H. Kharshiing appointed to the post of Planning Adviser (JS level) in North Eastern Council Secretariat (NEC), Shillong
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of Shri C.H. Kharshiing, IA&AS(1991) to the post of Planning Adviser (JS
Continue readingApplication for the grant of Arms License cannot be rejected on vague grounds
Andhra Pradesh High Court: While dealing with the question relating to grant of Arms license, the Court quashed the order of State
Continue readingAppellate Authorities cannot condone delay beyond the limits specified in the statute
Madras High Court: This division bench of S. Manikumar and D. Krishnakumar, JJ held that there can be no order for condonation
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NS Vishwanathan appointed as Deputy Governor of RBI
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet(ACC) clears appointment of NS Vishwanathan as Deputy Governor of RBI. Vishwanathan has been an Executive Director at
Continue readingProcedure for Selection of Members of Monetary Policy Committee and Terms and Conditions of their Appointment Rules, 2016
The Central Government in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (3) of section 45ZC and sub-section (2) of section 45ZD of
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Brexit and what it means for Indian Businesses with exposure to the UK
The United Kingdom has voted to leave the European Union (EU) in its recent referendum on continued EU membership (Brexit). This has
Continue readingAdvocates required to maintain a balance between duty towards their client and duty towards the Court
Punjab and Haryana High Court: While dismissing the revision petition filed against the order of the Addition Sessions Judge, the Court said
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