Enforcement of arbitral award in favour of Switzerland based trading company Glencore upheld
High Court of Delhi: In a petition filed by a Switzerland based company for the enforcement of a foreign arbitral award against
Continue readingWrit petitioner cannot suffer for the delay on part of the authorities
Karnataka High Court: While passing the order in a writ petition filed under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution praying to
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Amendments to Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha, notified
LOK SABHA NOTIFICATION No. 12/1/CI/2017.—The following paragraphs published in the Lok Sabha Bulletin-Part II dated 02 August, 2017, are hereby published for general information:—
Continue readingQuantum of compensation for a bachelor’s accidental death depends on the number of dependants on the income
Hyderabad High Court: The Single Bench partly allowed an insurance claim petition reducing the quantum of compensation granted to the respondents. The
Continue readingLaw Clerk Recruitment: 3 year LLB course graduates to be treated at par with 5 year LLB course graduates
Hyderabad High Court: A Division Bench of the High Court partly allowed a petition stating that the persons who have completed a
Continue readingInterference of courts in commercial transactions must be minimal
Punjab and Haryana High Court: The High Court recently denied interfering in the contractual matter of two parties holding that contract being
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GST Council recommends increase in maximum ceiling of cess leviable on motor vehicles under Headings 8702 & 8703 to 25%
The GST Council considered the issue of cess leviable on motor vehicles in its 20th meeting held on the 5th of August
Continue readingFinancial burden is not a reason sufficient to invalidate the retrospective operation of Payment of Gratuity (Amendment) Act, 2009
Karnataka High Court: While passing the order in a writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution challenging the retrospective
Continue readingNGT issues directions in the wake of increasing forest fires in Uttaranchal & Himachal Pradesh
National Green Tribunal: While expressing concern about the large scale devastation being caused due to forest fires across the States of Uttaranchal and
Continue readingCourt may grant anticipatory bail despite previous dismissal of bail applications if not brought to court’s notice
Madras High Court: The High Court recently dealt with a petition for anticipatory bail under Sec. 438 of the CrPC wherein the
Continue readingAllahabad HC: Police protection for couple marrying in other religion
Allahabad High Court: In a case of inter-caste marriage, the Court directed the Senior Superintendent of Police concerned to provide necessary and
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Excess payment made to a retired employee can’t be recovered from his pensionary benefits, unless grounds of fraud or misrepresentation are involved
Calcutta High Court: The writ petition was preferred by a primary school teacher, aggrieved that an amount of Rs. 68, 556 was
Continue readingNo bar for claiming maintenance under S. 24 Hindu Marriage Act, even in the event of application under S. 125 CrPC having been filed
Karnataka High Court: While passing the order in a writ petition filed under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution, a Single
Continue readingEarnest money and performance guarantee amount can be forfeited upon rescinding a contract
Delhi High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Valmiki J. Mehta, J, dismissed an appeal before it setting aside an arbitral
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Requirement of Aadhaar number for registration of death of an individual
The Aadhaar number will be required for the purpose of establishing the identity of the deceased for the purpose of death registration
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Circular mandating presence of priest who performed the ceremony during registration of marriage, as a witness quashed by Bombay HC
Bombay High Court: A Division Bench comprising of S.C. Dharmadhikari and Sangitrao S. Patil, JJ. heard a petition for quashment of circular
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Justice B.N.Srikrishna Committee submits report on making India an international hub of arbitration
The Government of India is committed for speedy resolution of commercial disputes and to make India an international hub of Arbitration and
Continue readingBright Line Test is not a valid test to determine international transactions for purposes of income tax
Delhi High Court: A Division Bench of the High Court comprising of S. Murlidhar and Pratibha M. Singh JJ, held that the
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Reasons for rejecting parole application should be in consonance with the reasons of dismissing subsequent appeal
Bombay High Court: Allowing a petition filed by a prison inmate whose previous application for parole had been rejected, a Division Bench
Continue readingOverseas Citizens of India cardholders, who are NEET UG 2017 qualified, are eligible for admission to I year MBBS/BDS course
Karnataka High Court: While passing the interim order, the Division Bench held that there is no bar in law to Overseas Citizens
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