Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021
The Parliament passed the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021 on December 18, 2021. Key features of the Act are: The Act
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Bihar enforces complete ban on the manufacture, import, stocking, distribution, sale and use of single use plastic
The Government of Bihar has imposed a complete ban on the manufacture, import, stocking, distribution, sale and use of following single use
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Ministry notifies the Use of Very Low Power Radio Frequency Devices or Equipments for Inductive Applications (Exemption from Licence) Rules, 2021
The Ministry of Communications has issued the Use of Very Low Power Radio Frequency Devices or Equipments for Inductive Applications (Exemption from
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UK | Statutory Sick Pay (Medical Evidence) Regulations 2021 extends sick pay leave from 7 to 28 days where employers are precluded from requiring medical evidence
The Government of United Kingdom has passed the Statutory Sick Pay (Medical Evidence) Regulations 2021 on December 17, 2021. The Regulations provide
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Explained| Can more than one consumer institute a complaint under Consumer Protection Act 2019? Why is the definition of “complainant” misleading?
Supreme Court: In a case where it was alleged that more than one consumer cannot institute a complaint unless they come within
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MeitY introduces incentive scheme for promotion of RuPay Debit cards and low-value BHIM-UPI transactions
On December 17, 2021, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has notified the decision of the Government to incentivise the acquiring
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Parliament passes Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021
On December 21, 2021, Rajya Sabha has passed the Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021. The Bill was passed in Lok Sabha on
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SC looks to curb the menace of fake Compensation Claims under Motor Vehicles Act; impleads Ministry of Transport
Supreme Court: After it was brought to the Court’s notice that several fake claim petitions were being filed for getting compensation under
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SEBI revises the Operational Circular for issue and listing of Non-convertible Securities, Securitised Debt Instruments, Security Receipts, Municipal Debt Securities and Commercial Paper
The Securities & Exchange Board of India has revised the Operational Circular for issue and listing of Non-convertible Securities, Securitised Debt Instruments,
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Explained| NDPS: Ownership of Vehicle; non-production of contraband, etc – Fatal to the trial or not?
Supreme Court: In a case where, on apprehending the accused, while making search of the motor cycle, 900 gm of smack was
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Junior advocates to be paid stipend upto INR 5000 per month vide the Kerala Advocates’ Stipend Rules, 2021
The Government of Kerala has notified The Kerala Advocates’ Stipend Rules, 2021 vide notification dated December 18, 2021. Key highlights: The
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Disciplinary proceedings against person with mental disability is a facet of indirect discrimination; SC sets aside action against CRPF personnel
“… while the stigma and discrimination against persons with mental health disorders are rampant in society, as the highest constitutional court of the country, it falls upon us to ensure that societal discrimination does not translate into legal discrimination.”
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In a tiff between “mighty Union of India” & “an ordinary soldier”, the soldier wins as SC holds that members of Ecological Task Force also entitled to Disability Pension
Supreme Court: In a case where a soldier, after serving in the Regular Army for 25 years, was re-enrolled in the Infantry
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Meghalaya Government notifies minor veterinary services to be rendered by non-graduate para veterinarian
The State Government of Meghalaya has released an order dated December 13, 2021, enlisting certain minor veterinary services which can be provided
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Allotment of Government Largesse| Discretionary quota inevitably leads to corruption, nepotism, favouritism. Time to do away with it: SC
“The allotment of plots in the discretionary quota cannot be at the whims of the persons in power.”
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Compassionate Appointment| Applicability of Scheme in force on date of employee’s death OR date of consideration of the application? SC resolves the conflict
“A rule of interpretation which produces different results, depending upon what the individuals do or do not do, is inconceivable.”
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Bihar Biological Diversity (Amendment) Rules, 2021 extends tenure of Biodiversity Management Committees till tenure of Government Advisory Committees
The Government of Bihar has notified the Bihar Biological Diversity (Amendment) Rules, 2021 vide notification dated December 9, 2021, to further amend
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No borrower can claim benefit of One Time Settlement Scheme as a right; Can’t encourage dishonest borrowers: SC
“If it is held that the borrower can still, as a matter of right, pray for benefit under the OTS Scheme, in that case, it would be giving a premium to a dishonest borrower.”
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Maharashtra Government revises Excise Duty for wine manufacturers
The Government of Maharashtra has revised the Excise Duty for wine manufacturers holding licence in FORM BRL vide notification dated December 13,
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Three death row convicts to walk free as SC finds them “not guilty” of murdering six family members
“We are at pains to observe the manner in which the present case has been dealt with by the trial court as well as by the High Court, particularly, when the trial court awarded death penalty to the accused and the High Court confirmed it.”
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