SCC Snippets| Succeeding Government dutybound to carry on the unfinished job of the previous Government
“Political agenda of an individual or a political party should not be subversive of rule of law.”
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Certain provisions of National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development Act, 2021 comes into from Nov 30, 2021
The Ministry of Finance has notified November 30, 2021, as the date on which the provisions of section 15 and 24 of
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State can’t use mere possibility of more money in the public coffers to forgo contractual obligations: Supreme Court
“Equity demands that when the State failed to produce an iota of evidence of either financial loss or any other public interest that has been affected, it should be compelled to fulfill its promises.”
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Supreme Court Monthly Roundup – November 2021
“It is no part of any judge’s duty to strain the plain words of a statute, beyond recognition and to the point
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Lessee learns of cancellation of tender from Newspaper Report. SC holds authority can’t circumvent the requirement of providing effective hearing
“Natural justice is the sworn enemy of intolerant authority”
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UK | Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill (PSTI) to protect people’s personal tech from hackers
The UK government has introduced a Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill to better protect people’s smartphones, TVs, speakers, toys, and other
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Draft Code on Wages (Delhi) Rules, 2021 published
The Labour Department of Delhi has published the Draft of the Code on Wages (Delhi) Rules, 2021 which shall extend to the
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‘Irregularity in cognizance order does not vitiate trial’; SC finds no “failure of justice” in cognizance by Special Judge in Karnataka iron ore illegal mining case
“For vitiating the proceedings, something more than a mere lack of authority has to be established.”
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High Court cannot dismiss second appeal in limine without assigning any reasons: SC
“Giving reasons for the conclusion is necessary as it helps the adversely affected party to understand why his submissions were not accepted.”
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Ministry notifies Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for the Pharmaceutical Sector
The Ministry of Chemical and Fertilizers has notified the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for the Pharmaceutical Sector on November 26, 2021.
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Criminal Justice| ‘Practically difficult to achieve absolute consistency in sentencing’ but here’s what the Courts should do: SC
Supreme Court: Explaining the principles of sentencing policy, the 3-judge bench of NV Ramana, CJ and Surya Kant* and AS Bopanna, JJ
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Explained| Is ‘motive’ an indispensable ingredient for proving the charge of attempt to murder?
“Unearthing ‘motive’ is akin to an exercise of manual brain-mapping. At times, it becomes herculean task to ascertain the traces of a ‘motive’.”
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‘Project Proponent not expected to anticipate changes in Environmental Clearance regimes’; SC protects already constructed buildings by Pune Developer
Supreme Court: In a case where a Project Proponent had adhered to the applicable legal framework for Environmental Clearance (EC) during the
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SC relief to death row convicts who killed 8 members of their brother’s family over property dispute; To serve LI for 30 years
“There is a bounden duty cast on the Courts to elicit information of all the relevant factors and consider those regarding the possibility of reformation, even if the accused remains silent.”
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Delhi Goods and Services Tax (Fourteenth Amendment) Rules, 2020
The National Capital Territory of Delhi has notified the Delhi Goods and Services Tax (Fourteenth Amendment) Rules, 2020 vide notification dated November,
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MCA launches consultation with public concerning Cross-Border Insolvency under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has invited public comments on the proposed legal framework for cross-border insolvency under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy
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New York | Employee monitoring law comes into force
New York Government has enacted a law governing employee monitoring. The law applies to New York employers who monitor employees through electronic
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Explained| Article 14: Under-inclusive and over-inclusive classification
Supreme Court: The bench of Dr. DY Chandrachud* and AS Bopanna, JJ while upholding the constitutionality of the Scheme formulated by the
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Here’s why Supreme Court upheld Tamil Nadu’s loan waiver Scheme for small and marginal farmers
The percentage distribution of the indebted agricultural households depicted the poverty that envelops the class of small and marginal farmers.
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National Medical Commission (Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate) Regulations, 2021
The National Medical Commission has notified the National Medical Commission (Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate) Regulations, 2021 on 18th November 2021. The regulations
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