A promoter has no right to challenge voting rights
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal: In a recent order passed by S.J. Mukhopadhaya, Chairperson and Bansi Lal Bhagat J., Member regarding the
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Eligibility criteria for instituting a PIL – locus standi and timely filing of petition
Bombay High Court: The Division Bench comprising of Manjula Chellur, C.J., and M.S. Sonak. J., dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) which
Continue readingState Government cannot refuse application of voluntary retirement on grounds of public interest
Allahabad High Court: In a recent judgment passed by the Division Bench comprising of Dr. Devendra Kumar Arora and Rajnish Kumar JJ.,
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Madhya Pradesh Assembly passes Bill awarding death for raping girls below 12 years
In a historic move on 4.12.2017, the Madhya Pradesh State Assembly unanimously passed a bill awarding death penalty to rapists of girls
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16 law and inter-disciplinary research projects under progress at GNLU
Building upon various innovative and traditional research subjects and tools, Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), strengthens and heralds a unique research culture
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Ordinance to protect Rajasthan public servants lapses
The Ordinance titled ‘Criminal Laws (Rajasthan Amendment) Ordinance-2017’ amending the Criminal Code of Procedure, 1973, and notified by the Rajasthan Government that
Continue readingMere fact that no relief has been sought against a party seeking impleadment, in view of his substantial interest in suit property, is not sufficient to non-suit him
High Court of Jharkhand at Ranchi: A Single Bench Judge comprising of Chandrashekhar, J. addressed a petition on a title suit wherein
Continue readingMere pendency of FIR not a reason for disqualification from an office of public nature
Kerala High Court: In the recent judgment delivered by the BeNch of Devan Ramchandran, J., the genesis of the controversy lay upon
Continue readingJ & K High Court quashes preventive detention of “stone pelter”
Jammu and Kashmir High Court: In the judgment delivered by the Bench of Tashi Rabstan, J., in the appeal against the order
Continue readingDelhi HC stays JNU circular regarding degree requirements for PhD
Delhi High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Indermeet Kaur, J, has taken up a writ petition filed against circulars issued
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Travel ban allowed to be enforced completely
As reported by The Guardian, the Supreme Court of the United States has, by a 7:2 majority, allowed the Trump administration’s travel
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CIC declares Delhi Soccer Association to be a public authority under RTI Act
Central Information Commission: The Commission was hearing an appeal from an RTI applicant who sought information from Delhi Soccer Association (DSA) regarding
Continue readingNGT (Practices and Procedure) Amendment Rules, 2017 notified
NOTIFICATION G.S.R. 1473(E).—In exercise of powers conferred by sub-section (4) of Section 4 read with Section 35 of the National Green Tribunal
Continue readingKerala HC holds Police responsible for not following Court orders with respect to curbing political activities in educational premises
Kerala High Court: A Division bench comprising of Navaniti Prasad Singh, CJI and Raja Vijay Raghavan, J, heard a contempt petition filed
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Gravity alone cannot be decisive ground to deny bail; competing factors are required to be balanced by the court
High Court of Himachal Pradesh: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Sandeep Sharma, J. granted anticipatory bail to the petitioners in an
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HPNLU Shimla to organise National Conference on Paradigmatic Shifts in Law and Justice in 21st Century : Challenges & Opportunities
Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla is organising a National Conference on “Paradigmatic Shifts in Law and Justice in 21st Century :
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Justice Vijaya Kamlesh Tahilramani appointed Actg. Chief Justice of Bombay High Court
The President in exercise of the powers conferred by Article 223 of the Constitution of India appointed Shrimati Justice Vijaya Kamlesh Tahilramani, senior-most
Continue readingSEBI issues guideline on appointment of Auditors of Mutual Fund
CIRCULAR SEBI/HO/IMD/DF2/CIR/P/2017/125 Sub: Enhancing fund governance for Mutual Funds In order to strengthen the governance structure for Mutual Funds (MFs), it has
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