Ireland | New legislation to implement a Circular Economy
The Ireland’s Department of Environment, Climate and Communications has issued a press release dated June 15, 2021, stating the approval of the
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Cancellation of Class XII Board exams; CBSE, ICSE Assessment Schemes: Fair, reasonable and in larger public interest. Here’s why
Supreme Court: The bench of AM Khanwilkar and Dinesh Maheshwari, JJ has refused to interfere with the assessment Scheme propounded by the
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US Department of Labor announces proposed Rule for protection of Tipped Workers
The U.S. Department of Labor announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on June 21, 2021, in order to limit the amount of
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Companies (Creation and Maintenance of databank of Independent Directors) Amendment Rules, 2021
The Central Government makes the Companies (Creation and Maintenance of databank of Independent Directors) Amendment Rules, 2021 further to amend the Companies
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The 14 directions by Supreme Court to ensure timely execution of decrees
As on 31.12.2018, there were 11,80,275 execution petitions pending in the subordinate courts.
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services updates Policy to Improve Legal Immigration Processes
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued policy updates on June 9, 2021 to be included in their Policy Manual
Continue readingCable Television Networks (Amendment) Rules, 2021 comes into force
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has notified Cable Television Networks (Amendment) Rules, 2021 on June 17, 2021. The Cable Television Networks
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Explained| Can compassionate appointment be given years after the death of the employee? What happens in case of employee’s civil death?
The Court was hearing a case where a woman had sought compassionate appointment for her son 10 years after her husband had gone missing.
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Can’t let improper imports affect Indian farmers and national economy. “Prohibited goods” liable to absolute confiscation: Supreme Court
“When personal business interests of importers clash with public interest, the former has to, obviously, give way to the latter.”
Continue readingUK | Eviction protection extended for businesses in need
The Government of UK has notified protection from eviction for businesses in need via Press Release dated June 16, 2021. The government
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Class XII students’ evaluation scheme by CBSE and ICSE approved by Supreme Court with two additions: Here’s what we know
Supreme Court: The bench of AM Khanwilkar and Dinesh Maheshwari, JJ has accepted the schemes presented by CBSE and ICSE for assessment
Continue readingHimachal Pradesh Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Rules, 2021
The Government of Himachal Pradesh has notified the Himachal Pradesh Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Rules, 2021 on 15.06.2021. The Himachal Pradesh Motor Vehicles
Continue readingMinerals (Other than Atomic and Hydro Carbons Energy Minerals) Concession (Third Amendment) Rules, 2021
The Ministry of Law and Justice has notified Minerals (Other than Atomic and Hydro Carbons Energy Minerals) Concession (Third Amendment) Rules, 2021.
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Goa Excise Duty (Amendment) Rules, 2021, passed
The Government of Goa has passed the Goa Excise Duty (Amendment) Rules, 2021. The Goa Excise Duty (Amendment) Rules, 2021 amends the
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Italian marines allegedly kill two Indian fishermen in 2012! Here’s why Supreme Court has closed all proceedings against them
In 2012, two fishermen were killed while fishing off the coast of Kerala after allegedly two Italian Military Naval officials fired at them from a passing ship.
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Explained| When can proviso (6) to Section 92 of Evidence Act, 1872 be invoked?
Supreme Court: Explaining the scope of Section 92 Proviso (6) of the Evidence Act, 1872, the 3-judge bench of NV Ramana, CJ* and
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Telecommunication (Broadcasting and Cable) Services Interconnection (Addressable Systems) (Third Amendment) Regulations, 2021
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has passed Telecommunication (Broadcasting and Cable) Services Interconnection (Addressable Systems) (Third Amendment) Regulations, 2021 on June
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Chhattisgarh Electricity Duty (Sanshodhan) Act, 2021 comes into force
The Government of Chhattisgarh has passed the Chhattisgarh Electricity Duty (Sanshodhan) Act, 2021 on June 2, 2021. It further amends the Chhattisgarh
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OSHA modifies COVID-19 guidelines for all employers
OSHA has released Emergency Standard Protocol (ETS) for the safety of Healthcare Workers on June 10,2021. OSHA has also updated new COVID-19
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Reduced GST Rates on goods being used in Covid-19 relief and management
The 44th GST Council Meeting has recommended the reduced GST rates on the specified items being used in Covid-19 relief and management
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