If no time limit is fixed for compliance, action for contempt of court is not tenable
Karnataka High Court: While relying upon the decision of the Full Bench of Supreme Court in Union of India v. Oswal Woollen Mills
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The Payment of Bonus (Amendment) Rules, 2016, notified
G.S.R. 1115(E).—Whereas a draft of the Payment of Bonus (Amendment) Rules, 2016, further to amend the Payment of Bonus Rules, 1975, which the
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Cabinet approves MoU between India and Afghanistan on Cooperation in the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its ex-post facto approval to the MoU between India
Continue readingVidhi Centre for Legal Policy announces Public Lecture by Justice Ruma Pal on ‘The Uniform Civil Code’
The Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy invites you to the Vidhi Public Lecture 2016 to be delivered by Justice Ruma Pal on ‘The Uniform Civil
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Allegations of abuse of dominant position against Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., dismissed
Competition Commission of India (CCI): While observing that presence of other players with comparable size and resources who pose competitive constraints in the
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Pension Schemes cannot be limited or time-barred in an arbitrary, unreasonable or unfair way
Bombay High Court: Delivering its verdict in a case involving the denial of pension by the employers of Bank of Baroda to
Continue readingCentral Government’s Notification banning 344 FDC drugs quashed
Delhi High Court: A Single Judge of the Delhi High Court Rajiv Sahai Endlaw, J. vide his order and judgment struck down
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2016 SCC Vol. 10 November 28, 2016 Part 1
Associations, Societies and Clubs — Body discharging public functions but not amounting to “State” — BCCI: Root and branch reform of BCCI
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Information regarding loans granted to Gautam Adani Group by State Bank of India exempted from disclosure
Central Information Commission (CIC): While reiterating that third party’s personal information held by the bank in fiduciary capacity involving commercial confidence is exempt
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Meeting of BRICS Heads of Revenue and Experts on Tax Matters, Mumbai: Joint Communiqué
The Heads of Revenue of the BRICS countries, namely, the Federative Republic of Brazil, the Russian Federation, the Republic of India, the
Continue readingPayments above Rs. 5000 by govt. depts. to be made through e-payment
In order to attain the goal of complete digitization of Government payments, the Ministry of Finance, Government of India has again reviewed
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Salient Features of the Draft Inland Vessels Bill, 2016
The Draft Inland Vessels Bill, 2016 covers the Preamble and has 16 parts i.e. Part I to Part XVI. The salient features
Continue readingA son, irrespective of his marital status, will have no legal right to live in his parent’s self-acquired house
Delhi High Court: While deciding upon an issue related to possession of property between the parties, the Bench of Pratibha Rani, J., held
Continue readingSEBI (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) (Fourth Amendment) Regulations, 2016, notified
No. SEBI/LAD/NRO/GN/2016-17/017.- In exercise of the powers conferred under section 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992 (15 of
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ILS Law College: Invitation for Alumni Meet 2016
Reported by Saranya Mishra
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14 Coastal Economic Zones identified
The National Perspective Plan of the Sagarmala Programme has identified two maritime clusters for development, one in Tamil Nadu and other in
Continue readingPetition regarding tenability of restrictions imposed on over the counter cash withdrawals via Central Notification dated 08.11.2016, dismissed
Delhi High Court: While considering the present petitions regarding the tenability of the restrictions imposed on over the counter cash withdrawals via
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Central Sector Scheme for Rehabilitation of Bonded Labourers, 2016: Salient features
Bonded Labour System has been abolished by law throughout the country with effect from 25th October, 1975 under the Bonded Labour System
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Government employees asked to take the lead and maximize usage of Debit Cards for personal related transactions instead of cash
In the recent years, advancements in banking technology, progress in mobile banking and innovative technologies to facilitate digital payments have enabled large
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