Necessary steps to be taken to educate the residents regarding the evils of drinking liquor
Jammu and Kashmir High Court– Deciding on a writ petition filed contending that the State of Jammu and Kashmir has failed to
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Delhi High Court– Deciding on a writ petition filed wherein it was sought to quash Section 129 of the Railways Act, 1989
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Prior sanction necessary before issuing summons to public servants
Supreme Court: Addressing the present case where summons were issued to the public servants without obtaining sanction from the Central Government, the
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Cabinet nod to the Regional Centre for Biotechnology Bill, 2015
The Union Cabinet gave its approval for introduction of a bill for establishment of a Regional Centre for Biotechnology in Faridabad. The
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Retention of Stridhan by Husband is a continuing offence
Supreme Court: While dealing with a question whether the retention of stridhan by the husband or any other family members is a
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Guidelines issued for streamlining the prosecution in cases of Human Trafficking
Bombay High Court – In the light of increasing incidents of human trafficking and misuse of the provisions of bail by the
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National Green Tribunal: While imposing an environmental compensation of one crore on a distillery in Meerut district of Uttar Pradesh for generating
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1st NLIU-Justice R.K. Tankha Memorial International Moot Court Competition, 2016
National Law Institute University, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India (NLIU, Bhopal) is organising the 1st NLIU-Justice R. K. Tankha International Moot Court Competition,
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Power of detention conferred on the executive of the Northern Territory is not penal or punitive in character
Australia High Court: While dismissing an application for a declaration that Division 4AA of Pt VII of the Police Administration Act (NT)
Continue reading‘Erlocip’ cancer treating drug manufactured by Cipla, found infringing patent of Swiss pharmaceutical company
Delhi High Court: While addressing to the issue of patent violation, the Court concluded that Cipla (Defendant) was infringing on Swiss pharmaceutical
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Initiative taken by the WCD Ministry to promote organic farming and women empowerment
On 13-11-2015, the first of its kind Women of India Exhibition- with the theme ‘Women and Organic Products’ was inaugurated by the
Continue readingCondition of 45 days usage extended to 90 days for RuPay Classic cardholders to claim an inbuilt accident insurance cover of Rs.1 lakh
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in his Independence Day Speech 2014 announced Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) with an objective to
Continue readingIssues/points for proper implementation of the provisions of the ICDS to be submitted by December 15, 2015
The Ministry of Finance on 26-11-2015 requested the Stake Holders and General Public to bring-out issues/points which in their opinion is necessary
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Compact Disc is “document” under Section 3 of the Evidence Act, 1872
Supreme Court: In the case where the Court was deciding the question regarding the exhibition of Compact Discs filed in defence by
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Madras High Court: Directing the Union of India to examine the provision related to pending arbitration proceedings as per the recently promulgated
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The Central Government on 24-11-2015 issued Notification Nos. 44/2015-Central Excise, 45/2015-Central Excise, 54/2015-Customs and 55/2015-Customs to provide the following indirect tax incentives
Continue readingMoU signed to setup ‘Indian Railways Chair for Sustainable Mobility’ at TERI University
On 23-11-2015, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed to setup ‘Indian Railways Chair for Sustainable Mobility’ at TERI University, New Delhi. The
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Certificate Course in Media and Entertainment Law
Reported by Saranya Mishra
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