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Cabinet approves India’s Membership for European Bank for Reconstruction & Development

The Union Cabinet has approved India’s Membership for European Bank for Reconstruction & Development (EBRD). Necessary steps will be initiated by the

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

High Security Registration Plates: CCI rules out specific case of bid-rigging however, CBI investigation on

Competition Commission of India: The Commission recently dealt with an application that was filed by the Association of Registration Plates Manufacturers of

Appointments & Transfers News

Appointment of 3 Additional Judges, Gauhati High Court

The President in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 224 of the Constitution of India appointed (i) Shri

Case Briefs High Courts

Petition challenging validity of MahaRERA Order defining ‘co-promoter’ disposed off after MahaRERA withdraws impugned Order

Bombay High Court: While deciding the petition which challenged the validity of the Order passed by the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority

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President urges Liberty, Equality and Fraternity among the three branches of State

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, inaugurated the Constitution Day celebrations, organised by the Supreme Court to mark the anniversary

News Treaties/Conventions/International Agreements

Agreement between India and Philippines on co-operation and mutual assistance in customs matters approved

The Union Cabinet has approved the signing and ratifying of an Agreement between India and Philippines on co-operation and mutual assistance in

Case Briefs High Courts

Interest earned on voluntary contributions made with specific directions to include contribution in corpus of charitable organization held to be exempted from income tax

Kerala High Court: A Division Bench comprising of Antony Dominic and Dama Seshadri Naidu, JJ. heard appeals dealing with the issue as

Foreign Legislation Legislation Updates

Indian Forest (Amendment) Ordinance, 2017 promulgated to encourage bamboo cultivation in non-forest areas

THE INDIAN FOREST (AMENDMENT) ORDINANCE, 2017 No. 6 of 2017 Promulgated by the President in the Sixty-eighth Year of the Republic of

Case Briefs High Courts

Bail petition of a politician rejected; held, need to curb criminalization of politics in country

Orissa High Court: The Court recently dismissed a bail application by a politician criticizing the trend of criminalization of politics growing at

Case Briefs High Courts

If a woman has attained age of majority and married out of her own free will, held, illegal to harass her or threaten her for such a reason

Jammu and Kashmir High Court: The High Court recently addressed a petition wherein the petitioner argued that despite her having attained the

Case Briefs High Courts

Prejudice should not be caused to the accused due to lapses on part of the counsel

Karnataka High Court: While deciding a criminal petition filed under Section 482 of CrPC, a Single Judge Bench comprising of K.N. Phaneendra,

Case Briefs High Courts

Municipal Corporation reminded of its statutory duty to keep roads in workable conditions; held, lack of financial resources is no defence

Chhattisgarh High Court: The petitioner Councillor of Municipal Council, Mahasamund approached the Court complaining that the Municipal Council, Mahasamund had failed to

Case Briefs High Courts

Re-consider the plea of parole for petitioner never misused concession of bail during trial’s pendency

Punjab and Haryana High Court: In a recent case before the Court, the petitioner prayed for issuance of directions to the respondents

Hot Off The Press News

Ordinance to amend the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 promulgated

The Government of India promulgated today the Ordinance to amend the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (the Code). Earlier the President of

Cases Reported SCC Weekly

2017 SCC Vol. 9 November 21, 2017 Part 5

Advocates Act, 1961 — S. 16 — Validity of: Validity of S. 16 Advocates Act, 1961, upheld. Uniform guidelines prescribed for Supreme

Case Briefs High Courts

Accused can be furnished with questions that may be asked for examination under S. 313 CrPC before filing written statement

High Court of Manipur: The petition before the High Court challenged the order of a Special Court Judge who did not allow

Case Briefs High Courts

Man in jail for 21 years acquitted for case against him not proved beyond reasonable doubt; held issue of pending appeals needs to be looked into urgently

Allahabad High Court: The High Court recently heard a criminal appeal pending since 2005 of an accused person who was in jail

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SCC Times

Cabinet approves India’s Membership for European Bank for Reconstruction & Development

High Security Registration Plates: CCI rules out specific case of bid-rigging however, CBI investigation on

Appointment of 3 Additional Judges, Gauhati High Court

Petition challenging validity of MahaRERA Order defining ‘co-promoter’ disposed off after MahaRERA withdraws impugned Order

President urges Liberty, Equality and Fraternity among the three branches of State

Agreement between India and Philippines on co-operation and mutual assistance in customs matters approved

Interest earned on voluntary contributions made with specific directions to include contribution in corpus of charitable organization held to be exempted from income tax

Indian Forest (Amendment) Ordinance, 2017 promulgated to encourage bamboo cultivation in non-forest areas

Bail petition of a politician rejected; held, need to curb criminalization of politics in country

If a woman has attained age of majority and married out of her own free will, held, illegal to harass her or threaten her for such a reason

Prejudice should not be caused to the accused due to lapses on part of the counsel

Municipal Corporation reminded of its statutory duty to keep roads in workable conditions; held, lack of financial resources is no defence

Re-consider the plea of parole for petitioner never misused concession of bail during trial’s pendency

Ordinance to amend the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 promulgated

2017 SCC Vol. 9 November 21, 2017 Part 5

Accused can be furnished with questions that may be asked for examination under S. 313 CrPC before filing written statement

Man in jail for 21 years acquitted for case against him not proved beyond reasonable doubt; held issue of pending appeals needs to be looked into urgently

SLS NOIDA to organise ‘Seminar on Brexit and the Aftermath’

Mere difference in valuation method does not mean conscious concealment of income

Dashkriya: Every artist has a right to freedom of expression