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Hot Off The PressNews

Resolutions made by the Chief Justices to tackle the issues relating to pendency of cases, lack of infrastructure, etc.

On 22nd and 23rd April, 2016, the Chief Justices’ Conference, 2016 was held and extensive resolutions were made, mainly targeting the issue

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Published on May 6, 2016June 27, 2016By Sucheta
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Legislation UpdatesNotifications

35% Customs duty on imported baggage beyond duty free limit

In line with the new Baggage Rules of 2016; New notifications has been issued by the Government relating to imposition of customs

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Published on May 6, 2016June 27, 2016By Sucheta
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Legislation UpdatesRules & Regulations

Notaries (Amendment) Rules, 2016

The Central Government in exercise of the powers conferred by section 15 of the Notaries Act, 1952, makes Notaries (Amendment) Rules, 2016

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Published on May 6, 2016June 27, 2016By Sucheta
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Appointments & TransfersNews

Appointments of Additional Judges and Judges of Madras & Rajasthan High Court

Madras High Court On 8.04.2016, the President appointed S/Shri (i) V. Bharathidasan, (ii) D. Krishnakumar, (iii) S. S. Sundar, (vi) M. V.

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Published on May 6, 2016May 11, 2016By Sucheta
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Case BriefsSupreme Court

State of Kerala refrained from issuing ownership certificate to the persons in possession of elephants

Supreme Court: Deciding a petition relating to the ownership of elephants in possession of the owners, the bench of Dipak Misra and

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Published on May 6, 2016June 27, 2016By Sucheta
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Hot Off The PressNews

Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay $55 M in talcum powder ovarian cancer case

Missouri State Court: The baby product maker, Johnson & Johnson has been ordered to pay more than $55m (£40m) in compensation to

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Published on May 5, 2016May 5, 2016By Sucheta
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Canada SC
Case BriefsForeign Courts

World Bank jurisdictional immunity relating to information sharing, upheld

Supreme Court of Canada: While deciding a matter the Court has upheld the immunity status and independence of international organizations by rejecting

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Published on May 5, 2016June 27, 2016By Sucheta
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Case BriefsTribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

Misuse of RTI amounts to misconduct and invites disciplinary action

Central Information Commission (CIC): While declaring an RTI applicant as misuser of social media and RTI, CIC warned him to stop misusing the

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Published on May 5, 2016May 12, 2016By Sucheta
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Appointments & TransfersNews

Justice K M Joseph appointed Chief Justice, Hyderabad High Court

Chief Justice of Uttaranchal High Court Justice KM Joseph has been appointed Chief Justice, Hyderabad High Court.

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Published on May 5, 2016May 31, 2016By Sucheta
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National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission
Case BriefsTribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

Tata Motors Ltd. held vicariously liable for the omissions and commissions of its dealers

National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC): In a recent case, NCDRC has observed that Tata Motors Ltd. is vicariously liable for the omissions

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Published on May 5, 2016May 12, 2016By Sucheta
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OP. ED.

Whether Amendment of the Constitution is a Political Question and not Justiciable? [From the SCC Journal Section Archives]

by N.S. Bindra Senior Advocate, Supreme Court

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Published on May 4, 2016March 12, 2021By Sucheta
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Case BriefsHigh Courts

US couple allowed to adopt abandoned siblings

Bombay High Court: Deciding on a foreign adoption petition filed by the petitioners for the adoption of two minors, the bench of

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Published on May 4, 2016May 31, 2016By Sucheta
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Case BriefsSupreme Court

3-member oversight committee constituted to oversee the functioning of MCI

Supreme Court: In a case where the Niji Vyavasayik Shikshan Sanstha (Pravesh Ka Viniyaman Avam Shulk Ka Nirdharan) Adhiniyam, 2007′, the Admissions

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Published on May 4, 2016May 11, 2016By Sucheta
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Case BriefsHigh Courts

Employees of the Punjab Waqf Board have to retire at the age of 65 yrs as the age of retirement cannot be extended in the contravention of Regulation 30 of Punjab Wakf Regulations, 1966

Punjab and Haryana High Court: Dismissing five different petitions filed by the petitioner, for the lack of merit, the bench of Rakesh

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Published on May 3, 2016May 11, 2016By Sucheta
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Law School NewsOthers

Call for Kapila & Nirmal Hingorani Foundation Pegasus Scholarship Programme

This programme is intended to provide young lawyers in India with a first-hand experience of the workings of the legal system in

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Published on May 3, 2016May 11, 2016By Sucheta
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Case BriefsHigh Courts

Respondent entitled to fair opportunity in inquiry proceedings in case of sexual harassment at work place, to contradict/cross-examine complainant and witness

Kerala High Court: Deciding the question regarding the compliance of principles of natural justice in the context of inquiry conducted by the

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Published on May 3, 2016May 31, 2016By Sucheta
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Case BriefsHigh Courts

Rules providing for reservation in promotions for SC/ST govt employees, invalidated

Madhya Pradesh High Court: While deciding a public interest litigation (PIL) questioning reservation in promotions, the Court quashed all provisions granting promotions in

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Published on May 3, 2016May 11, 2016By Sucheta
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NewsTreaties/Conventions/International Agreements

MoU signed between India and Maldives for Conservation and Restoration of Ancient Mosques and other historical monuments

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the subject “Cooperation in the area of conservation and restoration of ancient mosques and joint research

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Published on May 3, 2016May 11, 2016By Sucheta
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Case BriefsHigh Courts

Criminal justice delivery system should not be taken for a ride by the unscrupulous men who are parties to the system

Madras High Court– Expressing concern over the sordid state of affairs in the trial Courts in the State, the division bench of

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Published on May 2, 2016May 5, 2016By Sucheta
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Call For PapersLaw School News

Call for Papers: RGNUL Journal of Social Sciences

Reported by Ayushi Sinha

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Published on May 2, 2016May 11, 2016By Sucheta
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