Sucheta, Author at SCC Times

“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

J.Jayalalitha acquitted in Disproportionate Assets Case

Karnataka High Court: Providing a major relief to former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, J. Jayalalitha in the Disproportionate Assets case the

Case Briefs High Courts

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

Bombay High Court: Upholding the constitutional validity of Section 20 (3) of the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956, a bench comprising

High Courts

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

Delhi High Court: After taking a suo-motu cognizance of a very recent incident where a women was hit with a brick by

Treaties/Conventions/International Agreements

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

On 09.05.2015, four Memorandum of Understanding’s were signed for the development of Railway and Steel Sector in India. They are as follows:

Legislation Updates

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

On 05.05.2015, the Central Government in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 3 of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958

Foreign Legislation Legislation Updates

Child Labour (Prohibition & Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2012

On 13.05.2015, the Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, gave approval for moving official amendments to the Child Labour (Prohibition &

Treaties/Conventions/International Agreements

Loan Agreement signed to boost water availability for irrigation

On 07.05.2015, a loan agreement of $31 million was signed between the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Government of India. The objective

Appointments & Transfers

Appointment of Governor of various States by the President of India

On 12.05.2015, the President appointed following as Governors: Shrimati Droupadi Murmu as the Governor of Jharkhand; Shri J.P. Rajkhowa as the Governor

Foreign Courts

Definition of ‘establishment’ under EU Regulation 1346/2000 discussed

Supreme Court of United Kingdom– Deciding the present appeal which relates to the issue as to what connection a foreign company must

Environmental Law

Ministry of Environment & Forests directed to post records relating to Indira Sagar Polavaram project on its website

Central Information Commission (CIC): “While rejecting the contention of the Ministry of Environment & Forests (MoEF) that it was difficult to trace

Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

Indraprashta Apollo Hospital and its doctor directed to pay Rs. 1 crore compensation in a case of medical negligence

National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC): “The corporate hospitals and specialists, as might be expected, must perform at a higher level than

High Courts

Strict action taken for filing a malicious and vexatious petition in order to get publicity

Madhya Pradesh High Court: In a serious allegation made against the State for grossly misusing and mis-utilizing the funds allocated under 13th

Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

Ministry of Environment & Forests directed to post records relating to Indira Sagar Polavaram project on its website

Central Information Commission (CIC): “While rejecting the contention of the Ministry of Environment & Forests (MoEF) that it was difficult to trace

High Courts

Members of village Panchayat convicted for forcefully taking a minor out of lawful guardianship and compelling her for marriage

Bombay High Court: In an incident where the members of the village Panchayat were held liable for extortion and kidnapping of minors

High Courts

Form prescribed by the State Government under National Food Security Act, 2013 duly entitles the transgenders to avail food security

Allahabad High Court: Delivering a praiseworthy decision in the direction of upliftment of transgenders, the Division Bench of D.Y Chandrachud, C.J. and

High Courts

Will of the people cannot be allowed to be tinkered with, except in the manner contemplated by law

Punjab and Haryana High Court: In the instant case, the petitioner alleged that the respondent No. 4 is not eligible to sit