Prachi Bhardwaj, Author at SCC Times

RBI publishes report on functioning of Asset Reconstruction Companies and review of regulatory guidelines, for public consultation

On April 19, 2021, Reserve Bank of India had announced the constitution of a committee to undertake review of the legal and

Foreign Legislation Legislation Updates

UAE | Government notifies new family law for non-muslims in Abu Dhabi

UAE government has notified a new legislation in Abu Dhabi, regulating family matters for non-Muslims including marriage, divorce and inheritance. Key

Legislation Updates Rules & Regulations

Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Amendment Rules, 2021

Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution has notified the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Amendment Rules, 2021 vide notification dated November

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SC not pleased with Raj HC granting bail merely by “keeping in view the facts and circumstances of the case”; says Courts must record reasons

Supreme Court: In a case where Rajasthan High Court had granted bail by merely “keeping in view the facts and circumstances of

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Government prohibits certain drugs under Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare prohibits manufacture & sale of ‘Oxytocin and its formulation in any name or manner except

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Explained| Jurisdiction under Waqf Act, 1995: Civil Court versus Tribunal

“To say that the Tribunal will have jurisdiction only if the subject property is disputed to be a waqf property and not if it is admitted to be a waqf property, is indigestible in the teeth of Section 83(1) of the Waqf Act.”

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Spices Board (Registration of Exporters) (Amendment) Regulations, 2021

The Central Government has notified the Spices Board (Registration of Exporters) (Amendment) Regulations, 2021 vide notification dated October 25, 2021. The

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CBDT notifies e-Settlement Scheme, 2021

The Central Board of Direct Taxes has notified the e-Settlement Scheme, 2021 vide notification dated November 1, 2021. Key features of

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Explained| Same offence but separate trials – Can appellate court pass common judgment based on evidence recorded in only one trial?

Supreme Court: In the case where two different criminal appeals were being heard against two sets of accused, on account of one

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Some out of five accused abscond; remaining can still be tried for dacoity: Supreme Court

Supreme Court: In a case where two accused absconded and hence, the trial was split and three accused came to be tried

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New York | Paid family leave to include siblings; legislation signed by Governor

Governor of New York has signed new bill S.2928-A/A.06098-A, that expands New York State’s Paid Family Leave legislation to allow caring for

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Major Port Authorities Act, 2021 to come into force on November 3, 2021

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has notified 3rd November 2021 as the date on which the provisions of Major Port

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Karnataka Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Rules, 2021

The Government of Karnataka has notified the Karnataka Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Rules, 2021 to further amend the Karnataka Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989

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MCA extends deadline for filing cost audit report to the board of directors

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has extended the last date of filing of the Cost Audit Report to the Board of Directors

Legal RoundUp Supreme Court Roundups

Supreme Court Monthly Roundup – October 2021

“In matters pertaining to national security, the scope of judicial review is limited. However, this does not mean that the State gets

Case Briefs Supreme Court

National Security Act| Delay in considering representation; non-communication of rejection strike at the heart of fundamental rights of detenu: SC

“Preventive detention in independent India is to be exercised with utmost regard to constitutional safeguards.”

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IFSCA issues International Financial Services Centres Authority (Operations of International Financial Services Centres Insurance Offices) Guidelines, 2021

The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has released International Financial Services Centres Authority (Operations of International Financial Services Centres Insurance Offices)