Georgia passes Election Integrity Act, 2021
The Government of Georgia has passed the Election Integrity Act, 2021 on March 31, 2021 and will come into force on July
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No blood or breath analyser test proving drunk driving? Insurer may still establish a case for exclusion from liability: Supreme Court
“Merely because there is no test performed, the Insurer would not be deprived of its right to establish a case which is well within its rights under the contract.”
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US Senate proposes Strategic Competition Act, 2021
The US Senate Foreign Relations Committee has introduced the Strategic Competition Act of 2021. It seeks to “bolster the United States diplomatic
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Enquiry by retired Supreme Court judge into Justice V. Eswaraiah Phone Call controversy uncalled for: Supreme Court
“High Court ought not to have embarked on any other enquiry in the matter except to the maintainability of the PIL.”
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Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Pre-packaged Insolvency Resolution Process) Regulations, 2021 (PPIRP Regulations) comes into force
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board has notified the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Pre-packaged Insolvency Resolution Process) Regulations, 2021 on April
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Husband & Sister-in-law walk free after deceased’s dying declaration fails to “inspire confidence” in a 30 year old case; Supreme Court explains the yardstick for admissibility of a dying declaration
Supreme Court: The bench of Navin Sinha and Krishan Murari, JJ has held that there cannot be any rigid standard or yardstick
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“Complex” questions involving novation of contract can’t be decided by Court under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act: Supreme Court
“Detailed arguments on whether an agreement which contains an arbitration clause has or has not been novated cannot possibly be decided in exercise of a limited prima facie review as to whether an arbitration agreement exists between the parties.”
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Customs (Verification of Identity and Compliance) Regulations, 2021
On April 5, 2021, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has notified the Customs (Verification of Identity and Compliance)
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The Rapid MetroRail controversy; High Court’s “consensual order” and Supreme Court’s order directing HSVP to deposit 80% of debt due in Escrow Account
Non-interference in the matter would have inevitably led to the disruption of rapid metro lines for Gurgaon leading to disastrous consequences for the general public.
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Union Cabinet approves Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for White Goods (Air Conditioners and LED Lights)
As per the Press Release dated 07.04.2021, the Union Cabinet has approved the approved the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for White
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Can’t treat unequals equally; No automatic vacation of stay under Section 254(2A) Proviso 3 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 if the assessee is not responsible for the delay: Supreme Court
Supreme Court: Dealing with an important question as to the constitutional validity of the third proviso to Section 254(2A) of the Income
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Rohingya Refugees not to be deported unless the procedure prescribed for such deportation is followed: Supreme Court
“Right not to be deported, is ancillary or concomitant to the right to reside or settle in any part of the territory of India.”
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Union Cabinet approves Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme ‘National Programme on High Efficiency Solar PV Modules’
The Press Release dated 07.04.2021 states that the Union Cabinet has approved the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy’s proposal for implementation
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Explained: What happens to a petition filed under wrong nomenclature?
Supreme Court: The 3-judge bench of Ashok Bhushan, SA Nazeer and Hemant Gupta*, JJ has reiterated that the nomenclature under which the
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International Financial Services Centres Authority (Banking) (Amendment) Regulations, 2021
The Central Government has notified the International Financial Services Centres Authority (Banking) (Amendment) Regulations, 2021 on March 31, 2021. The International Financial
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Tribunals Reforms (Rationalisation and Conditions of Service) Ordinance, 2021
On April 4, 2021, the President has promulgated the Tribunals Reforms (Rationalisation and Conditions of Service) Ordinance, 2021 effective immediately. The Ordinance
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Murderer kills one or two persons but persons dealing with narcotic drugs inflict death blow to a number of innocent youngsters: Supreme Court
“While striking balance between the mitigating and aggravating circumstances, public interest, impact on the society as a whole will always be tilt in favour of the suitable higher punishment.”
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President appoints Justice NV Ramana as the next Chief Justice of India
Justice Ramana is set to serve as the 48th Chief Justice of India for 16 months.
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Can there be presumption of Hindu joint family property if a business activity carried out by Karta in a tenanted premise? Supreme Court answers
“Even if a male member had taken premises on rent, he is tenant in his individual capacity and not as Karta of Hindu Undivided Family in the absence of any evidence that Karta was doing the business for and on behalf of Joint Hindu Family.”
Continue readingSecurities and Exchange Board of India (Merchant Bankers) (Amendment) Regulations, 2021
On March 30, 2021, the Securities and Exchange Board of India has notified the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Merchant Bankers)
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