Speed limit notified for on roads vehicles in India
S.O. 1522(E).— In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to sub-section (1) of Section 112 of the Motor Vehicles Act,
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Kathua Rape and Murder Case: SC takes suo motu cognizance; Issues notice to BCI, J&K Bar Council
Supreme Court: Taking suo motu cognizance in the Kathua rape and murder case, the Court has issued notice to Bar Council of India, Jammu and Kashmir
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Aadhaar Hearing [Day 28]: Millions like me do not care about privacy: Rakesh Dwivedi
Additional Solicitor General Tushar Mehta concluded his arguments before the 5-judge bench of Dipak Misra, CJ and Dr. AK Sikri, AM Khanwilkar, Dr.
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Aadhaar Hearing [Day 27]: Aadhaar will prevent Money Laundering, Tax Evasion, Bank Frauds, etc: ASG
On Day 27 of the Aadhaar hearing, ASG Tushar Mehta continued with his submissions before the 5-judge bench of Dipak Misra, CJ and
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Aadhaar Hearing [Day 26]: AG concludes his submissions; ASG argues on how Aadhaar can curb Bank Frauds
On Day 26 of the Aadhaar Hearing, Attorney General KK Venugopal completed his submissions before the 5-judge bench of Dipak Misra, CJ
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Govt is sitting on collegium recommendations; History won’t pardon us if we do not respond: Justice Kurian Joseph writes to CJI
In the latest addition to the series of letters being written to the Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra by the senior
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Unnao gangrape: Supreme Court to hear the plea seeking CBI enquiry next week
Supreme Court: The 3-judge Bench of Dipak Misra, CJ and AM Khanwilkar and Dr. DY Chandrachud, JJ agreed to hear the plea
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Consent already manifest in Hindu Marriage Act; No interference warranted: SC
Supreme Court: The Bench of Dipak Misra, CJ and AM Khanwilkar and Dr. DY Chandrachud, JJ refused to interfere with the provisions of
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Aadhaar Hearing [Day 25]: “Linking Sim Cards to Aadhaar will curb terrorism”, AG; “Do terrorists apply for Sim Cards?”, asks SC
On Day 25 of the Aadhaar Hearing, Attorney General KK Venugopal continued arguing before the 5-judge bench of Dipak Misra, CJ and
Continue readingCBDT provides Transgender option in filing of Forms No. 49A and 49AA
Vide Notification No. 18/2018 dated 9th April, 2018, CBDT has added ‘Transgender’ in the option to select gender while filling Form Number 49A
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Ayodhya Matter: “Don’t talk nonsense”, “You are talking nonsense”, Rajeev Dhavan & ASGs engage in war of words
Supreme Court: When the 3-judge Bench of Dipak Misra, CJI and Ashok Bhushan and S.A. Nazeer, JJ assembled to hear the Ram Janamabhoomi-Babri
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Shanti Bhushan moves Supreme Court to question CJI’s authority as Master of Roster
Former Law Minister and Senior Advocate Shanti Bhushan has filed a petition before the Supreme Court challenging the power of the Chief
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CBDT notifies ITR Forms for Assessment Year 2018-19
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified Income Tax Return Forms (ITR Forms) for Assessment Year 2018-19. For Assessment Year
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BREAKING|Black Buck Poaching Case: Salman Khan to undergo 5 years imprisonment; Rs. 10, 000 fine also imposed
In the 20 year old Black Buck Poaching Case, the Chief Judicial Magistrate Court at Jodhpur has awarded 5 years imprisonment to
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Aadhaar Hearing [Day 24]: Court should not interfere in matters of technical expertise: AG
On Day 24 of the Aadhaar hearing, the 5-judge bench of Dipak Misra, CJ and Dr. AK Sikri, AM Khanwilkar, Dr. DY Chandrachud
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CBSE Paper Leak: “Can’t interfere in CBSE’s decision to conduct retest”, Supreme Court
Supreme Court: The Bench of SA Bobde and L. Nageswara Rao, JJ dismissed all 5 petitions challenging the decision of the Central
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Aadhaar Hearing [Day 23]: Aadhaar satisfies the conditions laid down by the 9-judge Bench in Privacy Judgment: AG
After Ajay Bhushan Pandey, the CEO of UIDAI, made a PowerPoint presentation before the 5-judge bench of Dipak Misra, CJ and Dr. AK Sikri,
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Govt notifies maximum maternity leave of 26 weeks for Gratuity
Vide notification dated 29th March, 2018, the Central Government has specified for the purposes of clause (iv) of the Explanation to sub-section
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Formulation of a new Integrated Scheme for School Education from 1st April, 2018 to 31st March, 2020 approved
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the proposal of Department of School Education and Literacy to formulate a Integrated Scheme
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Justice Chelameswar, in his letter to CJI, calls for Full Court discussion on executive interference in judicial matters [Read Letter]
“I am of the opinion that this matter is now ripe for the consideration of the Full Court on the judicial side, if this institution really is to be any more relevant in the scheme of the Constitution.” – Justice Chelameswar in his letter to CJI Dipak Misra
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