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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Removal of prohibition on export of all varieties of edible oils, except mustard oil
S.O.(E)- In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 3 of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992 (No.22 of 1992)
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SEBI has been monitoring investment by foreign Governments and their related entities viz. foreign central banks, sovereign wealth funds and foreign Governmental
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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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Steering Committee on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) constituted
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs vide Office Order dated 04.04.2018 announced the constitution of a Steering Committee on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
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RBI prohibits dealing in Virtual Currencies by regulated entities
Reserve Bank has repeatedly through its public notices on December 24, 2013, February 01, 2017 and December 05, 2017, cautioned users, holders
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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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Process for registration as Registered Valuer with IBBI under the Companies (Registered Valuers and Valuation) Rules, 2017
With an objective to familiarise the eligible and desirous individuals and entities with the process of registration as a valuer with the
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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,
Continue readingMCA removes applicability of AS 22 & Indian AS 12 to certain Govt Companies
Vide Notification No. S.O. 529(E), dated 5th February, 2018 it was specified that provisions of Accounting Standard 22 or Indian Accounting Standard 12
Continue readingCondonation of Delay Scheme 2018 extended up to 30th April, 2018
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs, on consideration of the requests received from various stakeholders, has extended the Condonation of Delay Scheme 2018
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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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