Delhi High Court awards Yahoo Inc. Rs. 5 lakh damages for trademark infringement
Delhi High Court: A Single Judge Bench of the Delhi High Court granted an ex parte order in favour of Yahoo Inc.
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The Companies (Removal of Difficulties) Order, 2017, notified
S.O. 2042(E).—Whereas clause (c) of sub-section (1) of Section 434 of the Companies Act, 2013 (hereinafter referred to as the 2013 Act)
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Public Notice issued by Returning Officer for Election to the Office of Vice President of India
By a notification published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary today (the 4th of July, 2017), the Election Commission has fixed the following
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Aadhar mandatory for availing the benefits of Family Welfare Schemes
S.O. 2014(E) .—Whereas, the use of Aadhaar as identity document for delivery of services or benefits or subsidies simplifies the government delivery
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Meaning of registered brand name in the context of GST rates clarified
The Central GST (CGST) rate on supply of certain goods, such as chena or paneer, natural honey, wheat, rice and other cereals,
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Multiple Banking System for EPFO contribution and payments
In keeping with the Government’s mandate for facilitating ‘Ease of doing business’, EPFO has taken a step further. EPFO has entered into
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Law Commission of India submits Report No. 270, recommending Compulsory Registration of Marriages
The Department of Legal Affairs forwarded a request received from the Legislative Department, asking the Law Commission to examine and submit a
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Dept. of Consumer Affairs allows change in MRP on unsold stock prior to implementation of GST till 30th September
On account of implementation of GST w.e.f. 1st July, 2017, there may be instances where the retail sale price of a pre-packaged commodity
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Law Commission submits Report No. 269, recommends draft rules on Transportation & House-keeping of Egg-laying hens and Broiler Chickens
On March 2, 2017, the Law Commission of India received a reference from the Ministry of Law and Justice asking the Commission
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Cabinet approves signing of Memorandum of Cooperation between India & USA on Homeland Security
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister approved signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation between India and the United States of
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Notice issued to Uttar Pradesh Govt. over news about a policeman asking for sexual favours from rape victim in Rampur
National Human Rights Commission: The National Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh,
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Achal Kumar Joti appointed next Chief Election Commissioner
As reported by The Times of India, Shri Achal Kumar Joti has been appointed as next Chief Election Commissioner. Election Commissioner Achal Kumar Joti will succeed
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President promulgates Ordinance allowing traditional buffalo race, Kambala in Karnataka
President Pranab Mukherjee promulgated the Ordinance legalising traditional buffalo race Kambala, bull runs and bullock cart races as traditional sports and exempted them
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Notice issued to Madhya Pradesh Govt. over death of 11 patients in Indore’s M Y Hospital due to disruption in oxygen supply
National Human Rights Commission : The National Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that 11 patients,
Continue readingDelhi HC launches helpline number for easy access to justice
As reported by NDTV, the Delhi High Court, in a first of its kind initiative, launched a helpline number 1888 for easy
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With the roll-out of GST, check posts get abolished across 22 States in India
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) was rolled out on 1st of July 2017. With the roll-out of the GST, 22 States in
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2017 SCC Vol. 5 June 28, 2017 Part 5
Advocates Act, 1961 — S. 35 — Professional misconduct — Gross negligence results in misconduct: Involvement of moral turpitude or delinquency needs
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