Prohibition of alcohol consumption does not violate Fundamental Rights
Kerala High Court: While relying upon the Supreme Court decision in Kerala Bar Hotels Association v. State of Kerala, (2015) 16 SCC 421,
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An Act of Parliament is required to authorise Government Ministers to give ‘Notice’ of United Kingdom’s decision to withdraw from European Union
Supreme Court of United Kingdom: In a landmark decision with regards to the June 2016 referendum which marked the “BREXIT”, the 11-
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Guidelines issued prescribing modalities for Persons with Disabilities to show respect to the National Anthem
In pursuance of the order of Hon’ble Supreme Court dated 09.12.2016 in the matter of Writ Petition (Civil) No. 855 of 2016,
Continue readingCBDT issues Guiding Principles for determination of Place of Effective Management (POEM) of a Company
The concept of Place of Effective Management (POEM) for deciding the Residential Status of a company was introduced by the Finance Act,
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SLS, NOIDA to organise National Seminar on Privacy, Data Protection and Digital India
The Digital India programme is to transform India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy. Digital transformation is much more than
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CCI imposes penalties on cement companies for bid-rigging
Competition Commission of India (‘CCI’): CCI has imposed penalties on 7 cement companies for bid rigging of a tender floated by the
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Refusal to appoint differently-abled violates their right to lead a life with dignity
Gujarat High Court: While relying upon the Supreme Court decision in Syed Bashir-ud- din Qadri v. Nazir Ahmed Shah, (2010) 3 SCC 603,
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Criminal complaint filed under a confused state of mind can be quashed
Bombay High Court: Considering the reply filed by the second respondent in the present case, the Division Bench comprising of V. M
Continue readingHospitals have to pay luxury tax on adscititious amenities and facilities provided for comfort and pleasure of patients
High Court of Kerala: While deciding the legality and validity of the amendments brought into the Kerala Tax on Luxuries Act, 1976, making
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Govt lays down specific ‘timeline’ for completing enquiry against officers and members of All India Services
Government has laid down specific timeline for completing enquiry against officers and members of All India Services (AIS) within a given deadline,
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Compensation of Rs 1 lakh imposed upon Malaysian Airlines for delay and damages caused to a consignment
National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC): An amount of Rs 1 lakh has been imposed upon Malaysian Airline System Berhad as compensation for
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Reasonable and bonafide apprehension of bias is valid cause for transfer of case
Bombay High Court: A Single Judge Bench of A.M. Badar, J allowed the application demanding the transfer of case to another court
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Cases reported in SCC: 2017 SCC Vol. 1 January 21, 2017 Part 3
Constitution of India — Art. 51-A(a) — Duty to respect ideals and institutions, the National Flag and National Anthem: Interim directions issued
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CCI imposes penalty on bidders for cartelisation in tenders of Indian Railways
Competition Commission of India (CCI): The Competition Commission of India has imposed penalties on three firms for bid rigging of tenders floated
Continue readingCo-operative Banks are not authorised banks to accept deposits under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Deposit Scheme
Amendment in Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Deposit Scheme (PMGKDS), 2016 The Government of India, in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India,
Continue readingHusband can’t deny to maintain his wife on the ground that she earns more
Punjab and Haryana High Court: While hearing the petition filed against the order given by the District Court, Pathankot the Single Bench comprising
Continue readingSections 79 & 81 of IT Act and Section 51 of Copyright Act have to be harmoniously construed
Delhi High Court: A Division Bench comprising of S. Ravindra Bhat and Deepa Sharma, JJ. decided questions arising out of an appeal filed
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