E-Postal Ballot System for Service Voters
Decision: The Government has issued Notification on 21st October, 2016 amending Rule 23 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 enabling service voters,
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‘Whatsapp’ not obligated to protect personal data; TRAI directed to create statutory framework for internet messaging services
Delhi High Court: This case is a public interest litigation that prays for a writ of mandamus and prohibition against ‘Whatsapp’ i.e. an
Continue readingOrder of cohabitation under decree for restitution of conjugal rights or for its execution can’t enforce sexual relations between estranged spouses
High Court of Delhi: While examining the question relating to the execution of a decree for restitution of conjugal rights, the Bench
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Justice Hemant Gupta, Patna HC appointed Actg. Chief Justice, Patna HC
The President in exercise of the powers conferred by Article 223 of the Constitution of India, appointed Justice Hemant Gupta, senior-most Judge of
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Notes taken by judges’ stenographer in shorthand notebook, not public record under RTI
High Court of Delhi: Upholding the validity and legality of the order passed by the Central Information Commission, the Bench comprising of S.
Continue readingCentral Board of Film Certification’s decision to refuse certification to “Porkalathil Oru Poo”, upheld
Madras High Court: While deliberating upon the issue of refusal of certification by the CBFC to the film “Porkalathil Oru Poo” based
Continue readingPhotocopies of copyrighted books to make course packs for students’ curriculum is an exception to copyright under Section 52(1)(i)
Delhi High Court: Observing that “Copyright, specially in literary works, is thus not an inevitable, divine, or natural right that confers on authors
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The Conduct of Elections (Amendment) Rules, 2016, notified
S.O. 3263(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 169 read with Section 60 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 (43
Continue readingFalse character assassination allegation constitutes Matrimonial Cruelty
Delhi High Court: While upholding a decree of divorce that has been granted to the respondent husband by the Family Court on
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Global Conference on National Initiative on Strengthening Arbitration & Enforcement in India-Day 2
The Government of India’s renewed focus on promoting India as the global hub for international commercial arbitration came to the fore on
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Global Conference On ‘National Initiative Towards Strengthening Arbitration And Enforcement In India’ inaugurated
The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated a Global Conference on ‘National Initiative towards strengthening Arbitration and Enforcement in India’ in
Continue readingIndia signs Guarantee Agreement with World Bank for IBRD direct lending of US$ 650 million for Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor-III Project
India Signs Guarantee Agreement with the World Bank For IBRD direct lending of US$ 650 million to the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation
Continue readingGuidelines issued to prevent Forum Shopping in Bail cases
Kerala High Court: In order to clarify doubts of the Registry of Kerala High Court in carrying out the dictum laid down
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NHRC notice to Odisha Govt. over reported fire in a Bhubaneswar hospital resulting in death of 22 persons
The National Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognizance of media reports that due to suspected short circuit, a major fire
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NLS Business Law Review: Call for Submissions
The NLS Business Law Review is an initiative by the National Law School of India University to recognise and foster academic research
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Court dismisses petition demanding video recording of proceedings
Bombay High Court: In a recent order, a Bench comprising of Dr Manjula Chellur, C.J. and M S Sonak, J. dismissed a
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