Section 138 NI Act| Once settlement has been entered into, the complainant cannot pursue the original complaint: Supreme Court
The settlement agreement subsumes the original complaint.
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In absence of any settlement, Lok Adalat can’t enter into merits of writ petition and dismiss it on merits: Supreme Court
Supreme Court: In a case where the members of the Lok Adalat, Madhya Pradesh High Court had entered into the merits of
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Explained| Is Preliminary Enquiry mandatory in all corruption cases?
Supreme Court: The 3-judge bench of Dr. DY Chandrachud*, Vikram Nath and BV Nagarathna, JJ has held that a Preliminary Enquiry is
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Gujarat Government issues Code on Wages (Gujarat) Rules, 2021
The Government of Gujarat has issued the Code on Wages (Gujarat) Rules, 2021 vide notification dated October 5, 2021. Key provisions under
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Kashmiri migrants can’t retain Government accommodation for indefinite period after retirement: Supreme Court
The compassion shown to Kashmiri Migrants has to be balanced with the expectations of the serving officers to discharge their duties effectively.
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Government of Gujarat issues Industrial Relations (Gujarat) Rules, 2021
The Government of Gujarat has issued the Industrial Relations (Gujarat) Rules, 2021 vide notification dated October 5, 2021. The Rules shall extend
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Not ‘honourably’ acquitted in a case? Employer can’t be compelled to give appointment: SC. [“Honourable acquittal” defined]
Supreme Court: In a case where a man, after being acquitted in a kidnapping case, had applied for the post of Constable
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IBBI (Liquidation Process) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2021
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India has notified Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Liquidation Process) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2021 to
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Government resumes blocking of E-Way Bill (EWB) generation facility
On October 4, 2021, Government has resumed the blocking of E-Way Bill generation facility. The blocking of E way bill generation facility
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Reprimand for indiscipline does not amount to abetment of suicide of a “hypersensitive” student: SC
‘Spare the rod and spoil the child’ an old saying may have lost its relevance in present days and Corporal punishment to the child is not recognised by law but that does not mean that a teacher or school authorities have to shut their eyes to any indiscipline act of a student.
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SEBI issues circular on discontinuation of usage of pool accounts for transactions in Mutual Fund unit
The Securities and Exchange Board of India has banned the usage of pool accounts for mutual fund transactions on October 6, 2021.
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New York | Government passes legislation extending help to Homeless, disabled and Elderly SNAP Recipients to Purchase Prepared Meals
The Government of New York has passed legislation establishing a state-wide Restaurant Meals Program as part of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program,
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Dowry Death| Absconding mother-in-law’s alleged ‘key role’ not at par with deceased’s brother-in-law. Bail cancelled: Supreme Court
The Investigating Agency, deserves a free hand to investigate the role of the Respondent-Mother-in-law, if any, in the unnatural and untimely death of her daughter in-law.
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SEBI issues circular on Disclosure of Complaints against Stock Exchange and Clearing Corporation
The Securities and Exchange Board of India has issued circular on Disclosure of Complaints against Stock Exchange and Clearing Corporation on October
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RBI notifies Master Circular on Prudential Norms on Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning pertaining to Advances
The Reserve Bank of India has notified the prudential norms on income recognition, asset classification and provisioning pertaining to advances on October
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Explained| Can arbitrator grant pendente lite interest if contract expressly bars payment of interest?
Supreme Court: The bench of SA Nazeer* and Krishna Murari, JJ has held that if the contract contains a specific clause which
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CBDT notifies Income Tax (31st Amendment) Rules, 2021
The Central Board of Direct Taxes notified the Income Tax (31st Amendment) Rules, 2021 which seeks to further amend Income Tax Rules,
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Dismissal of SLP by reasoned order would not attract doctrine of merger but will be binding on all courts/tribunals in India
Supreme Court: Explaining the doctrine of merger in case of dismissal of Special Leave Petitions (SLPs), the bench of L. Nageswara Rao
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USA | New Guidance on COVID-19 Workplace Safety Rules for federal contractors
The Government of USA has released new guidance with respect to COVID-19 workplace safety rules federal contractors. Key highlights of the guidance
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Explained| “A very strange provision”: Section 85A of the Maharashtra Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act, 1948
Supreme Court: The bench of Hemant Gupta and V. Ramasubramanian, JJ has explained the scope of a “very strange provision” under Section
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