Sucheta, Author at SCC Times

Death sentence of the couple guilty of Parricide, upheld

Supreme Court: Upholding the death sentence of the appellant in the present case, the three Judge Bench of H.L. Dattu, C.J., S.A.

High Courts

Co-operative Banks are not ‘State’ or ‘authority’ within the meaning of Article 12 and 226 respectively

Himachal Pradesh High Court– While deciding on a writ petition wherein the petitioner sought to issue the writ of certiorari to quash

Taxation Treaties/Conventions/International Agreements

List of Agreements/ MoU’s signed between India and Korea

On 18.05.2015, various agreements/ MoU’s were signed between India and Korea. They are as follows: Agreement for the Avoidance of Double Taxation

Foreign Legislation Legislation Updates

Regional Rural Banks (Amendment) Act, 2015

On 12.05.2015, the Regional Rural Banks (Amendment) Act, 2015 received the assent of the President. The objective of the Act is to

Legislation Updates Statutes/Bills/Ordinances

Negotiable Instruments (Amendment) Bill, 2015

On 06.05.2015, the Negotiable Instruments (Amendment) Bill, 2015 was introduced in Lok Sabha. The objective of the Bill is to amend the

Legislation Updates

Increased rate of Service tax will become applicable from 1 June 2015

On 20.05.2015, the Central Government notified that the increased rate of Service tax i.e., 14% would become applicable from 01.06.2015. The Finance

Legislation Updates Statutes/Bills/Ordinances

Finance Act, 2015

On 14.05.2015, the Finance Act, 2015 received the assent of the President. The Act provides for various amendments in the Income Tax

Supreme Court

“Contemporary Community Standards Test” to determine obscenity in write-ups where a historically respected personality is used as an allusion

Supreme Court:- While deciding an appeal filed by the publisher of the poem ‘Gandhi Mala Bhetala’ (I met Gandhi) wherein the publisher

High Courts

Keeping birds in small cages violates their fundamental right to fly in sky

Delhi High Court: While dealing with the issue relating to the release of the seized birds and animals on superdari, a bench of Manmohan

Supreme Court

Directions given to do away with the practice of publishing politician’s photograph on Government advertisements

Supreme Court: In a PIL filed to seek a writ to restrain the Central and the State Governments from using public funds

Foreign Courts

“Criminal property” mentioned in the Proceeds of Crime Act, 2002, interpreted

Supreme Court of United Kingdom– Deciding the appeal filed by the prosecution in a money laundering case wherein the respondents were charged

Supreme Court

Directions given to the concerned States to create awareness regarding female foeticide via publicity through print and electronic media

Supreme Court:, In pursuance of the Order dated 15.04.2015, where it was directed that the said Order should be translated in local

High Courts

Applicants wishing to setup new medical institutions advised to adhere strictly to the deadlines

Delhi High Court: While dealing with an appeal by the Medical Council of India (MCI), whereby the Order of the Single Judge

High Courts

Cancellation of marriage after having physical intercourse does not attract the charge of rape when the man has every intention to fulfill the promise of marriage

Bombay High Court: In a yet another case where complaint has been lodged against a man for rape and cheating after gaining

High Courts

SCC Times

Death sentence of the couple guilty of Parricide, upheld

Co-operative Banks are not ‘State’ or ‘authority’ within the meaning of Article 12 and 226 respectively

List of Agreements/ MoU’s signed between India and Korea

Regional Rural Banks (Amendment) Act, 2015

Negotiable Instruments (Amendment) Bill, 2015

Increased rate of Service tax will become applicable from 1 June 2015

Finance Act, 2015

“Contemporary Community Standards Test” to determine obscenity in write-ups where a historically respected personality is used as an allusion

Keeping birds in small cages violates their fundamental right to fly in sky

Directions given to do away with the practice of publishing politician’s photograph on Government advertisements

“Criminal property” mentioned in the Proceeds of Crime Act, 2002, interpreted

Directions given to the concerned States to create awareness regarding female foeticide via publicity through print and electronic media

Applicants wishing to setup new medical institutions advised to adhere strictly to the deadlines

Cancellation of marriage after having physical intercourse does not attract the charge of rape when the man has every intention to fulfill the promise of marriage

J.Jayalalitha acquitted in Disproportionate Assets Case

Constitutional validity of Section 20(3) of Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956 upheld

Retaliation of policeman for disgraceful act done by citizen is not proper

Several MoU’s signed for development of Railway and Steel Sector

‘Disturbed area’ along the borders of State of Assam notified by the Central Government

Child Labour (Prohibition & Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2012