Prachi Bhardwaj, Author at SCC Times

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

Legislation Updates Rules & Regulations

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

Foreign Legislation Legislation Updates

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

Case Briefs Supreme Court

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

Legislation Updates Notifications

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

Legislation Updates Statutes/Bills/Ordinances

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

Case Briefs Supreme Court

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

Legislation Updates Notifications

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,

Case Briefs Supreme Court

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

Legislation Updates Rules & Regulations

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

Case Briefs Supreme Court

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.”

Case Briefs Supreme Court

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

Legislation Updates Notifications

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

Case Briefs Supreme Court

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.”

Case Briefs Supreme Court

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.”

Legislation Updates Rules & Regulations

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

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Consumer Protection| Can written statement be accepted beyond 45 days? SC settles pre and post New India Assurance Company Verdict conundrum once and for all

The Supreme Court adopted a bright-line standard which obviates uncertainty on the legal position before the consumer fora and obviates further litigation.

SCC Times

Bihar enforces complete ban on the manufacture, import, stocking, distribution, sale and use of single use plastic

Ministry notifies the Use of Very Low Power Radio Frequency Devices or Equipments for Inductive Applications (Exemption from Licence) Rules, 2021

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

Explained| Can more than one consumer institute a complaint under Consumer Protection Act 2019? Why is the definition of “complainant” misleading?

MeitY introduces incentive scheme for promotion of RuPay Debit cards and low-value BHIM-UPI transactions

Parliament passes Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021

SC looks to curb the menace of fake Compensation Claims under Motor Vehicles Act; impleads Ministry of Transport

SEBI revises the Operational Circular for issue and listing of Non-convertible Securities, Securitised Debt Instruments, Security Receipts, Municipal Debt Securities and Commercial Paper

Explained| NDPS: Ownership of Vehicle; non-production of contraband, etc – Fatal to the trial or not?

Junior advocates to be paid stipend upto INR 5000 per month vide the Kerala Advocates’ Stipend Rules, 2021

Disciplinary proceedings against person with mental disability is a facet of indirect discrimination; SC sets aside action against CRPF personnel

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

Meghalaya Government notifies minor veterinary services to be rendered by non-graduate para veterinarian

Allotment of Government Largesse| Discretionary quota inevitably leads to corruption, nepotism, favouritism. Time to do away with it: SC

Compassionate Appointment| Applicability of Scheme in force on date of employee’s death OR date of consideration of the application? SC resolves the conflict

Bihar Biological Diversity (Amendment) Rules, 2021 extends tenure of Biodiversity Management Committees till tenure of Government Advisory Committees

No borrower can claim benefit of One Time Settlement Scheme as a right; Can’t encourage dishonest borrowers: SC

Maharashtra Government revises Excise Duty for wine manufacturers

Three death row convicts to walk free as SC finds them “not guilty” of murdering six family members

Consumer Protection| Can written statement be accepted beyond 45 days? SC settles pre and post New India Assurance Company Verdict conundrum once and for all