Coming soon from EBC – Courting Politics
Courting Politics chronicles inspiring life stories of nine eminent lawyers turned politicians. The book is an engaging narrative of these distinguished personalities who are now
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Cabinet approves MoU between India and Sweden on IPRs
The Union Cabinet has given its approval to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Sweden on cooperation in the field
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Delhi High Court sets aside DGCA circular on excess baggage fees
Delhi High Court: As reported by Economic Times, the Delhi Court set aside the Rs 100 per kg fee fixed by the
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Hadiya Case: Supreme Court orders NIA probe to see if it is a case of Love Jihad
Supreme Court: In the case where Kerala High Court annulled the marriage of a Hindu Girl to a Muslim Boy after her
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Gorakhpur Tragedy: SC refuses to take Suo Motu cognizance; Asks the advocate to approach Allahabad HC
Supreme Court: Refusing to take suo motu cognizance in the matter where over 60 children died in a Gorakhpur Hospital, the bench
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Ayodhya Matter: SC gives 3 months time for translation of Historic documents; Matter to be heard on Dec 5
Supreme Court: The 3-judge bench of Dipak Misra, Ashok Bhushan and SA Nazeer, JJ allowed 3-months time for the translation of the
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Adoption of UN Fundamental Principle of Official Statistics
The United Nations Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics adopted by the Government of India are as below: Principle 1. Official statistics provide an
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Can forced sexual acts by husband on wife, between the age group of 15-18 years, be rape? SC seeks answers
Supreme Court: The bench of Madan B. Lokur and Deepak gupta, JJ has sought response from the Centre as to whether Parliament has
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Non-display of Aadhaar in birth and death certificates
CIRCULAR Sub: Non-display of Aadhaar/UID numbers in birth and death certificates i.e. in Form No. 5 and 6 respectively Your attention is
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Central Selection Mechanism for lower judiciary will not compromise the autonomy of the States; ‘Concept note’ notified
On 09.08.2017, a ‘concept note’ on a Central Selection Mechanism (CSM) for the lower judiciary was notified on the Supreme Court website
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Justice Dipak Misra’s appointment as Chief Justice of India notified
The President in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (2) of Article 124 of the Constitution of India appointed Shri Justice Dipak
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Justice Dipak Misra to be the 45th Chief Justice of India
Putting rest to the speculation over the the appointment of the next Chief Justice of India, Centre has appointed Justice Dipak Misra
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Shia Waqf Board to SC: Masjid can be located at a reasonable distance from Ram Janmabhoomi
On 08.08.2017, the Shia Waqf Board filed an affidavit before the Supreme Court in the Ayodhya matter and said that it was
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Supreme Court seeks Centre’s response on validity of the special status of J&K under Article 370
Supreme Court: The bench of JS Khehar, CJ and AK Goel and Dr. DY Chandrachud, JJ issued notice to the Centre seeking
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GST Council recommends increase in maximum ceiling of cess leviable on motor vehicles under Headings 8702 & 8703 to 25%
The GST Council considered the issue of cess leviable on motor vehicles in its 20th meeting held on the 5th of August
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Centralised system for appointments in lower judiciary? Supreme Court may pass the order
On 04.08.2017, the 3-judge bench of JS Khehar, CJ and AK Goel and AM Khanwilkar, JJ indicated that the Court was inclined to
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Requirement of Aadhaar number for registration of death of an individual
The Aadhaar number will be required for the purpose of establishing the identity of the deceased for the purpose of death registration
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Jairam Ramesh challenges the provisions of Finance Act, 2017 that weaken the functioning of Tribunals ; SC agrees to hear the plea
Supreme Court: On 04.08.2017, the bench of J.S. Khehar, CJ and Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud, J agreed to hear the plea filed by Congress
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Justice B.N.Srikrishna Committee submits report on making India an international hub of arbitration
The Government of India is committed for speedy resolution of commercial disputes and to make India an international hub of Arbitration and
Continue readingKerala High Court allows Income Tax Return filing without quoting Aadhaar
Kerala High Court: In the writ petition filed by Prasanth Sugathan, legal director of the SFLC, the Court passed an interim order allowing
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