Prachi Bhardwaj, Author at SCC Times

UK | 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

Legislation Updates Rules & Regulations

Himachal 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

Legislation Updates Rules & Regulations

Minerals (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.

Legislation Updates Rules & Regulations

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

Legislation Updates Rules & Regulations

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

Legislation Updates Statutes/Bills/Ordinances

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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Explained| Scope of Section 80-IA(5) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 with respect to determination of quantum of deduction under Section 80-IA(1)

Supreme Court: Interpreting the true scope of Section 80-IA(5) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, the bench of L. Nageswara Rao* and

Legislation Updates Statutes/Bills/Ordinances

Rajasthan Value Added Tax Act, 2003, modified

The Government of Rajasthan has amended the Rajasthan Value Added Tax Act, 2003 vide Notification dated June 8, 2021. The Amendment makes

Legislation Updates Notifications

Puducherry notifies reduction in contractual security in light of the pandemic till 31.12.2021

The Finance Department of the Government of Puducherry has notified reduction in performance security and other provisions vide Office Memorandum dated June

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OSHA issues Emergency Temporary Standard on COVID-19 for safety of health care workers

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) has issued Emergency Temporary Standard on June 10, 2021 for safety