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SC releases a murder convict on finding out that he was juvenile at the time of commission of offence

Supreme Court: The Bench comprising of Pinaki Chandra Ghose and R.K. Agarawal, JJ reaffirmed that once the declaration of juvenility on the

Appointments & Transfers

Shri Ram Nath Kovind appointed as the Governor of Bihar

On 08.08.2015, the President of India appointed Shri Ram Nath Kovind as the Governor of Bihar with effect from the date he

Supreme Court

S. 29(2) of Limitation Act, 1963 not applicable to SARFAESI Act

Supreme Court: In the case where the bench of J.S. Khehar and A.K. Goel, JJ was posed with the question that whether

Foreign Courts

Constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan contains certain ‘salient features’ that cannot be contravened by the Parliament through amendment

Pakistan Supreme Court: The 17 Judge Bench of the Court constituted under Nasir-ul-Mulk, C.J., while deciding that whether there are any limitations

Supreme Court

Central Government’s permission enough for increasing the capacity in the recognised medical institution

Supreme Court: The question that arose before the bench of A.R. Dave and Kurian Joseph was that whether recognition is also required

Foreign Legislation Legislation Updates

Lok Sabha passed Negotiable Instrument (Amendment) Bill to clarify territorial jurisdiction in Bounced-Cheque cases

Lok Sabha passed the Negotiable Instruments (Amendment) Bill, 2015 which was introduced in Lok Sabha on 27.7.2015 by the Finance Minister Mr.

High Courts

Serious and unsubstantiated allegations of adultery amount to cruelty offering a ground for divorce

Himachal Pradesh High Court– While deciding the present divorce matter wherein repeated false and frivolous allegation of adultery were made by the

Supreme Court

Tax Statute to be interpreted in the light of what is clearly expressed

Supreme Court: Dealing with interesting question as to whether the dead person’s property, in the form of his or her estate, can

Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

Question paper along with answer sheet of JIPMER-MBBS Entrance Examination, directed to be disclosed

Central Information Commission (CIC): While coming down heavily upon the officials of Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) for

Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

Listing, and issue of prospectus mandatory before public placement offer —SEBI found Alchemist Capital Ltd and its directors guilty of illegally raising capital from the public

Security and Exchange Board of India: Alchemist Capital Ltd (“ACL”), an NBFC, has been found guilty for making offer and allotment of

Others

NSS Kerala Law Academy Unit 2015-’16 was inaugurated

Reported by Nirun R.N. Shri. P.Vijayan IPS, D.I.G. of Kerala Police and the winner of the title ‘Indian of the Year 2014’

Legislation Updates Rules & Regulations

Lok Sabha passed Amendments to the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989

The Lok Sabha passed the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Bill, 2014 which seeks to replace the

Foreign Courts

Application of settlement criterion is a breach of rights under Article 14 of ECHR read with Article 2 of First Protocol

Supreme Court of United Kingdom– Deciding on whether the lawful residence criterion or settlement criterion breaches the appellant’s right to education under

Treaties/Conventions/International Agreements

Loan Agreement signed between India and ADB to support National Urban Health Mission

On 28.07.2015, a Loan Agreement of $300 million was signed between the Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The

Legislation Updates

Special Court for the purpose of trial of Malegaon Bomb Blast case, constituted

On 10.07.2015, the Central Government notified the City Civil Court and Additional Sessions Judge, Greater Bombay (Court No. 26) as Special Court

Treaties/Conventions/International Agreements

Finance agreement of US$ 250 million signed between India and World Bank

On 16.07.2015, India and World Bank signed a finance agreement of US$ 250 million for Andhra Pradesh Disaster Recovery Project. The agreement

Supreme Court

Ss. 319 and 227 CrPC, interpreted and distinguished

Supreme Court: Interpreting Section 319 and 227 of CrPC, the bench of S.A. Bobde and R.K. Agrawal, JJ said that under Section

High Courts

Previous adverse remarks of dishonesty not “washed off” by subsequent promotion

Rajasthan High Court: While dismissing a petition relating to the promotion of a Grade IV employee, the Court held that the adverse

Legislation Updates

Deputy Registrar, Supreme Court of India did not resign in protest of Yakub Memon’s execution

On 02.08.2015, the Registry of Supreme Court of India reacted upon the media coverage that followed the resignation of Dr. Anup Surendranath,

Legislation Updates Rules & Regulations

Draft Minimum Wages (Central) Second Amendment Rules, 2015

On 14.07.2015, the draft of Minimum Wages (Central) Second Amendment Rules, 2015 was published in the Official Gazette to invite objections or