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Suggestions sought on the draft scheme of the proposed amendment for Computation of Arm Length Price in the Income-tax Act

On 22.05.2015, the Ministry of Finance uploaded the draft outlines of the new scheme of the Finance Act, 2014, which amended the

Case Briefs High Courts

Direction given to Lieutenant Governor of NCT Delhi to discharge functions of the Central Government

On 21.05.2015, the President of India, in accordance with the provisions contained in Article 239 and Article 239AA (3)(a) of the Constitution,

Legislation Updates Statutes/Bills/Ordinances

Suggestions sought on Land Acquisition Bill, 2015

On 23.05.2015, the Joint Parliamentary Committee, under the Chairmanship of Shri S.S. Ahluwalia, sought views/ suggestions from various public bodies, organizations, associations,

Legislation Updates Rules & Regulations Statutes/Bills/Ordinances

Repealing and Amending (Second) Act, 2015

The Repealing and Amending (Second) Act, 2015 received the assent of the President on 14.05.2015. The objective of the Act is to

High Courts

Advocate held guilty for criminal contempt of Court for making wild allegations against the Chief Justice

Allahabad High Court: While deciding the present contempt petition, where the contemnor via a Notice to the Supreme Court and the Chief

Case Briefs High Courts

Illegal encroachments need to be acted upon stringently

Himachal Pradesh High Court: Taking suo motu cognizance of the news item in the Hindi daily ‘Amar Ujala’ in its edition dated 30.10.

Supreme Court

Appeals regarding Land Acquisition in villages of Noida and Greater Noida, dismissed

Supreme Court: Dismissing the present appeals filed on the issue of land acquisitions in several villages of Noida, Gautam Budh Nagar and

Environmental Law

Penalty imposed upon two companies for commencing construction on lake banks before obtaining Environmental Clearance

National Green Tribunal (NGT): National Green Tribunal has imposed a penalty of Rs 117.35 crore and Rs 22.5 crore on Mantri Tech

Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

Penalty imposed upon two companies for commencing construction on lake banks before obtaining Environmental Clearance

National Green Tribunal (NGT): National Green Tribunal has imposed a penalty of Rs 117.35 crore and Rs 22.5 crore on Mantri Tech

Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

Allegations of unfair business practices against five e-commerce sites, rejected

Competition Commission of India (CCI): CCI has rejected allegations of unfair business practices against five e-commerce sites on the ground that prima

Foreign Legislation Legislation Updates

Companies (Amendment) Act, 2015

The Companies (Amendment) Act, 2015 received the assent of the President on 25.05.2015. The Act amends the Companies Act, 2013 (referred hereto

Legislation Updates Statutes/Bills/Ordinances

Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Amendment Bill, 2015

On 13.05.2015, the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Amendment Bill, 2015 was introduced in Lok Sabha. The Bill seeks to amend the Benami Transactions

High Courts

Being a Maoist is no crime, unless there is reasonable belief that the activities of the person are unlawful

Kerala High Court: While dealing with a case where a person was wrongfully arrested by the police officials on ground of suspicion that

Supreme Court

No fault can be found with the whistle blower if he/she discloses a ‘carefully maintained’ document for public interest

Supreme Court: While discussing the issue of fair investigations vis-à-vis Coal Block Allocation Scam/Coalgate, and the allegations leveled upon the whistle blower

High Courts

Terror accused can be booked under both MCOCA and UAPA

Bombay High Court: Setting aside the order of a special court, a bench comprising of PV Hardas and SP Joshi, JJ has

Others

NALSAR increased intake of students from next academic year.

Reported by B.Varun Reddy In a mail to the students by the Vice-Chancellor of the NALSAR University of Law, Prof. Faizan Mustafa,

Environmental Law

Penalty imposed upon two companies for commencing construction on lake banks before obtaining Environmental Clearance

National Green Tribunal (NGT): National Green Tribunal has imposed a penalty of Rs 117.35 crore and Rs 22.5 crore on Mantri Tech

High Courts

Conviction of the accused guilty of killing his wife upheld on basis of circumstantial evidence

Bombay High Court: In the present appeal against the conviction under Section 235(2) CrPC and Section 302 of IPC, the Division Bench

Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

Penalty imposed upon two companies for commencing construction on lake banks before obtaining Environmental Clearance

National Green Tribunal (NGT): National Green Tribunal has imposed a penalty of Rs 117.35 crore and Rs 22.5 crore on Mantri Tech

Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

Allegations of unfair business practices against five e-commerce sites, rejected

Competition Commission of India (CCI): CCI has rejected allegations of unfair business practices against five e-commerce sites on the ground that prima