Rs. 410 crore allocated to frequently Drought affected and over exploited & Notified ground water blocks
Change in the rainfall pattern in the country has resulted in longer dry spells causing drought like situation in few areas in
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Notification to repeal the FCRA, 1952 and shift the Regulation of the Commodity Derivatives Market to SEBI with effect from 28th September 2015
In exercise of powers conferred by Sections 131 and 133 of the Finance Act, 2015, the Central Government appointed 28th September 2015
Continue readingGovernment Accepted Shah Committee’s Recommendation to Make Clarificatory Amendment on Non-Applicability of MAT on FII/FPIs
In the light of controversy generated on the applicability of the Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) on FIIs/FPIs due to inconsistent rulings of
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Vaseline Heel Guard is a medicament for the purposes of Central Excise Tariff Act, 1985
Supreme Court: While deciding that whether Vaseline Intensive Care Heel Guard is to be treated as a skin care preparation or as
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MCI and Government pulled up to show due diligence in matters relating to granting of various permissions regarding medical colleges
Supreme Court: The Bench comprising of Anil R. Dave, Vikramajit Sen and U.U. Lalit, JJ., held that the Medical Council of India
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Union Government released Rs. 2000 crore to Employees’ Pension Scheme, 1995
The Union Government has released a sum of rupees 2,000 crore to the Employees Pension Scheme (EPS), 1995 as its contribution for
Continue readingLaw Commission Report on Death Penalty
The Law Commission of India chaired by Justice A.P. Shah submitted its 262nd report on 31st August 2015 on the issue of
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Urban Development Ministry comes out with Smart National Common Mobility Card model
On 1.09.2015, the Ministry of Urban Development has issued a notification that it has come out with a Smart National Common Mobility
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Court takes suo motu cognizance on basis of news report and directs State Government to pay compensation of Rs. 1,00,000 to a rape victim
Jharkhand High Court: Taking suo motu cognizance on the basis of news report published in the ‘Hindustan Times’ dated 29th August, 2015
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Cases Reported and Articles Published in 2015 SCC Vol. 7 August 21, 2015 Part 3
Independence of Tribunals in India: The role, functions and independence of Tribunals in India has been discussed in this article. Tribunal System: The
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Third annual convocation organised by NLU, Delhi
Reported by Abhishek Singh National Law University Delhi organized its third annual convocation on 30th August, Sunday, in the Auditorium Hall of
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Trying to run simultaneous/ parallel inquiry through stream of RTI questions is misuse of RTI Act
Central Information Commission (CIC): “The RTI is not a rendezvous for suspended employees or those erring personnel facing inquiries to serve their
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No service tax can be levied on indivisible Works Contracts prior to June 1, 2007
Supreme Court: The Bench comprising of A.K. Sikri and R.F. Nariman JJ. held that Works Contract Service was not a taxable service
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2nd and 4th Saturday of every month declared as public holiday for banks
On 20.08.2015, the Central Government in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 declared the
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DLF is not in dominant position in Delhi, no prima facia case of abuse arise
Competition Commission of India: In a sigh of relief to DLF, a building giant already facing fair play litigations, the market competition
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Strict directions given to the State of Kerala to ensure that no cruelty is meted out to captive elephants
Supreme Court: Expressing concern over the cruelty meted out to elephants owned by private persons in the State of Kerala, the Division
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SHAMNAD BASHEER APPOINTED AS HONORARY RESEARCH CHAIR PROFESSOR OF CENTRE OF IPR, AT ILNU
Reported by Alok Vajpeyi Dr. Shamnad Basheer, founder of SpicyIP and former MHRD IPR Chair Professor, West Bengal National University of Judicial
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Law relating to police remand in case of absconding accused, clarified
Supreme Court: In the case where the Court was called upon to decide as to whether no remand in police custody can
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MoU signed between India and Australia on cooperation in the field of education and research
On 24.08.2015, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between India and Australia on cooperation in the field of education, training and research.
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Seats lying vacant because of non-availability of eligible reserved candidates should be offered to meritorious students
Tripura High Court: Dealing with the issue as to whether in case seats for any particular reserved category (SC/ST) are not filled
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