Portal for redressal of grievances against misleading advertisements launched
On 18-03-2015, two new initiatives were launched by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution in order to enhance consumer
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Revised Scheme/Guidelines for engaging Law Clerk-cum-Research Assistants in the Supreme Court of India
The revised scheme/guidelines for engaging Law Clerk-cum-Research Assistants in the Supreme Court are as follows: Nature of engagement of Law Clerks shall
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Delay in raising industrial dispute is not a ground for rejection of claim
Himachal Pradesh High Court: While deciding on the issue of rejection of claim on the ground of inordinate delay and laches in
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CNLU wins Debate Competition organised by Times Group at L N Mishra Institute of Economic Development and Social Change
Reported by Shaleen Mishra A team comprising of Lakshya Bharadwaj and Ashutosh Kashyap represented Chanakya National Law University at the Annual Times
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Section 66A of the Information Technology Act, 2000 declared unconstitutional
Supreme Court: In a quintessential move by the Court, the bench of J. Chelameswar and R.F. Nariman, JJ struck down the Section
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Section 66A of the Information Technology Act, 2000 declared unconstitutional
Supreme Court: In a quintessential move by the Court, the bench of J. Chelameswar and R.F. Nariman, JJ struck down the Section
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Elements of accessory liability (joint liability) in tort, discussed
Supreme Court of United Kingdom: The appeal before the Court relates to accessory liability (joint liability) in tort. The Court discussed in
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Mere Criticism is not Seditious
Bombay High Court: In a major relief to cartoonist Aseem Trivedi, a bench comprising of Mohit Shah, CJ and N.M. Jamdar,
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Scheme of Kerala Conservation of Paddy and Wetland Act, 2008 and the Kerala Land Utilization Order, 1967 discussed
Supreme Court: While deciding a question of substantial importance as to whether the order of conversion of land passed by the Tahsildar
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Order granting anticipatory bail granted to Teesta Setalvad to remain in force
Supreme Court: In a case where the appellants, the trustees of two trusts, namely, “Citizens for Justice and Peace” (CJP) and “Sabrang
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Repealing and Amending Bill, 2014
On 18-03-2015, Lok Sabha passed the Repealing and Amending Bill, 2014. The objective of the Bill is to repeal the enactments which
Continue reading“Look out circular” issued against Priya Pillai, quashed
Delhi High Court: While quashing the “Look out circular”(LOC) issued against Miss Priya Parameswaran Pillai (Petitioner), a civil right activists who works
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KLA student won the Best Speaker Award in NLIU Moot Court Competition
Reported by Nirun R.N. AVINASH SAGAR, pursuing 4th Semester 5 year LL.B, of Kerala Law Academy Law College was adjudged as the
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NLU Odisha wins 3rd Amity International Environment Law Moot Court Competition
· Reported by Mandar Bhatodkar The team comprising of Dia Dasgupta, Vidhi Tiwari & Akanksha Dixit wins the 3rd
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Delhi Tourism and Transportation Corpn. (DTTC) directed to obtain environmental clearance for “Signature Bridge” over Yamuna river
National Green Tribunal (NGT): NGT has directed Delhi Tourism and Transportation Corporation (DTTC) to get an environmental clearance for the under construction
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Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, CIDCO and ONGC directed to pay 95 crore compensation to 1,630 fishermen families
National Green Tribunal (NGT): While rendering relief to 1,630 fishermen families in Uran and Panvel talukas of Raigad district who were adversely
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Sections 85 (2) (b) and 85 (3) (a) of Trade Marks Act, 1999 declared unconstitutional
Madras High Court: In a petition filed for the scrutiny of Section 85 of Trade Marks Act, 1999 dealing with the qualification
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Government’s decision to deny advertisement to an accredited newspaper on the ground of political consideration is “bad in law”
Calcutta High Court: On a petition filed by Ganashakti, an accredited newspaper, which was denied Government advertisements on the ground that it
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Delhi Tourism and Transportation Corpn. (DTTC) directed to obtain environmental clearance for “Signature Bridge” over Yamuna river
National Green Tribunal (NGT): NGT has directed Delhi Tourism and Transportation Corporation (DTTC) to get an environmental clearance for the under construction
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Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, CIDCO and ONGC directed to pay 95 crore compensation to 1,630 fishermen families
National Green Tribunal (NGT): While rendering relief to 1,630 fishermen families in Uran and Panvel talukas of Raigad district who were adversely
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