SEBI 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
Continue readingDelhi hookah bars in trouble as NGT issues warrant
National Green Tribunal: Warrants were issued by the National Green Tribunal against hookah bar owners in Delhi in the case of use
Continue readingInsurance company to pay, even if the accident occurs abroad
Punjab & Haryana High Court: In its recent order, the Court ruled that the insurance company is bound to pay compensation for
Continue readingKarnataka HC declines relief under Article 226 in light of alternate remedy available under S. 115 CPC
Karnataka High Court: While passing the order in a writ petition filed under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution praying to
Continue readingTransfer is a normal rule of service, not to be interfered with by Court in the absence of mala fide
High Court of Madhya Pradesh: The petitioner prayed against his transfer order from one place to another on the ground that in
Continue readingHuman Rights Commission has only recommendation powers, cannot grant compensation
Chhattisgarh High Court: In a recent order given by the Bench of Sanjay K. Agrawal J., it was held that the Human
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While exercising jurisdiction under Article 227, High Court should not act like a bull in a China shop
High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Jabalpur: Recently, a petition under Article 227 of the Constitution was filed before the High Court against
Continue readingWrit of Mandamus denied in light of lack of appropriate representation of grievance to the authorities
Karnataka High Court: While deciding a batch of writ petitions filed under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution, a Single Judge
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India re-elected as Member of International Maritime Council for 2 years (2018-19)
India has been re-elected to the Council of the International Maritime Organization [IMO] under Category “B” at the 30th session of the
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When the case is based on circumstantial evidence, motive assumes significance
Bombay High Court: While deciding criminal appeals filed against the judgment and order of conviction passed by the learned Trial Judge against
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RBI cautions co-operative societies from using the word “Bank” in their names and accepting deposits
It has come to the notice of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) that some Co-operative Societies are using the word “Bank” in
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Amendment of pleadings based on subsequent event is permissible, MP High Court follows Sampat Kumar
High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Jabalpur: The Court recently ruled over a petition against the order of the lower court to allow
Continue readingNGT pulls up State of Kerala for delinquency in formulating the Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016 for appointment of staff
National Green Tribunal: Justice M.S Nambiar, passed orders for a report filed by the Kerala State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) in regard
Continue readingBurden of proof falls upon the person who is in special knowledge of a fact known only to him
Delhi High Court: A Division Bench comprising of Vipin Sanghi and P.S. Teji, JJ, upheld the conviction and sentence passed by the
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If there exists substantial question of law, miscellaneous appeal can be entertained
High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Jabalpur: The Court recently heard an appeal under Order 43 Rule 1 of Code of Civil Procedure
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Ms Smita Nagaraj takes over as Member UPSC
Ms. Smita Nagaraj took the oath of office and secrecy as Member, Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), here today. The oath was
Continue readingSEBI : Non-compliance with corporate governance not to be tolerated
Securities and Exchange Board of India: The interim order passed in accordance with Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992, by
Continue readingS. 111(m) of Customs Act can only be invoked if goods do not correspond in respect of value or any other particular with the Entry made under the Act
Madras High Court: The Court recently addressed a writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution wherein the petitioners asked for
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B.N. Sharma appointed Chairman of National Anti-profiteering Authority under GST
In an immediate follow up action of last week’s Cabinet approval for creation of the posts of Chairman and Technical Members of
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TDSAT: Petition rejected on ground of forum non-conveniens
Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal: In the order passed by S.K. Singh, Chairperson (TDSAT), on the ground of jurisdiction (forum non-conveniens),
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