National Covid Vaccination Program- fixation of vaccine prices
The Government has issued an Office Memorandum dated June 8, 2021 for fixing the prices of vaccines for Covid-19. The following price
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Interim protection from arrest in a sexual offence case? Record some reasons at least!: Supreme Court
Supreme Court: In a case where the Gujarat High Court had stayed the arrest a person accused for offences under sections 376(2)(F),
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Late fee waiver under Maharashtra Value Added Tax
The Government of Maharashtra has amended the Maharashtra Value Added Tax Act, 2002 vide notification dated 03.06.2021. The amendment allows the dealers
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Explained| Cruelty and Dowry Death: Can conviction under Section 304-B IPC sustain without any charges under Section 498A IPC?
Supreme Court: In a case relating to dowry death, where it was argued by the accused that without any charges under Section
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Guidelines for development of e-Content for Children with Disabilities
The Ministry of Education has released the guidelines for the development of e-Content for Children with Disabilities on June 8, 2021. The
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Know Thy Judge| Justice L. Nageswara Rao
Justice L. Nageswarara Rao took oath as a Judge of the Supreme Court of India on 13.05.2016 and is due to retire on 07.06.2022.
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Explained: Why no case of sedition was made out against journalist Vinod Dua?
“… a citizen has a right to criticize or comment upon the measures undertaken by the Government and its functionaries … “
Continue readingCentral Civil Services (Pension) Amendment Rules, 2020
The Government has notified Central Civil Services (Pension) Amendment Rules, 2020 vide notification dated 31.05.2021. The Amendment Rules comes into force with
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Model Tenancy Act approved by Cabinet
The Union Cabinet has approved the Model Tenancy Act for circulation to all States / Union Territories by enacting fresh legislation or
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Right to control one’s identity a fundamental right; CBSE must permit change of name for just cause: SC
CBSE cannot put fetters on its duties so as to cause grave prejudice to the students with legitimate causes for changing their certificates.
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Germany | IT Security Act 2.0 passed by Government
The Federal President of Germany passed the Information Technology Security Act 2.0 on May 27, 2021. The IT Security Act 2.0 has
Continue readingSEBI issues circular easing compliance with requirements pertaining to AIFs and VCFs
SEBI has issued circular dated 31.05.2021 after considering the representation from Alternative Investment Funds (AIF) Industry, requesting extension of timelines for various
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CoWIN| Vaccination policy exclusively relying on a digital portal? Chances of universal immunization look grim: SC
“It may not be feasible to require the majority of our population to rely on friends/NGOs for digital registrations over CoWIN, when even the digitally literate are finding it hard to procure vaccination slots.”
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COVID-19 Vaccination Policy| Supreme Court seeks clarifications from Centre on these five issues
“In grappling with the second wave of the pandemic, this Court does not intend to second-guess the wisdom of the executive when it chooses between two competing and efficacious policy measures. However, it continues to exercise jurisdiction to determine if the chosen policy measure conforms to the standards of reasonableness, militates against manifest arbitrariness and protects the right to life of all persons.”
Continue readingSEBI issues circular regulating ‘Off-market’ transfer of securities by FPI
Securities and Exchange Board of India issued guidelines vide circular dated 01.06.2021, for relocation of foreign funds to the International Financial Services
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The Reserve Bank of India has issued a circular dated 31.05.2021 notifying the Investment Limits by Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPI) for FY
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Supreme Court stays Delhi HC’s order holding IGST on personal oxygen concentrators unconstitutional
Delhi High Court had called oxygen shortage a ‘George Floyd moment for the citizens’ and had held the imposition of IGST on oxygen concentrators imported by individuals, unconstitutional.
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Supreme Court Monthly Roundup – May 2021
A comprehensive roundup of all the important Supreme Court judgments/orders from the month of May, 2021.
Continue readingRBI issues Customer Due Diligence for transactions in Virtual Currencies (VC)
The Reserve Bank of India has issued Circular dated 31.05.2021 providing a clarification regarding transactions in Virtual Currencies (VC). Following clarifications are
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NCLT/NCLAT vacancies| 39 members for a sanctioned strength of 63! Supreme Court asks Centre to complete reappointment process within 2 months
Supreme Court: Taking note of the depleting strength of the members of the NCLT and NCLAT, the 3-judge bench of L. Nageswara
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