Sucheta, Author at SCC Times

Lesser sentence awarded to a rape convict in a two decade old case upon entering into a compromise with the victim

Supreme Court: In the present case, where the appellant was charged under Section 376 of IPC for committing rape upon a woman

Supreme Court

Paras 180, 189 and 320 of the Indian Railway Establishment Manual, 1989 interpreted

Supreme Court: The bench comprising of Anil R. Dave and Shiva Kirti Singh, JJ, considered the question pertaining to the interpretation of

Appointments & Transfers

Justice Amitava Roy appointed as a Judge of Supreme Court

Justice Amitava Roy, Chief Justice of Orissa High Court, appointed as the Judge of Supreme Court by President on 27th February, 2015

Case Briefs High Courts

Punishment under Section 494 IPC for bigamy is applicable on all citizens whether they are Hindu/ Muslim/Christian

Kerala High Court: On a petition filed by a public spirited person before this Court challenging that the provisions of Section 494

Others

S. GURCHARAN SINGH TULSI International Legal Research Paper Writing Competition 2015

Reported by Ayushi Sinha Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab is organizing S. GURCHARAN SINGH TULSI International Legal Research Paper Writing

High Courts

Guidelines issued to the State Government to control the spread of “Swine flu”

Allahabad High Court: Speaking on the unsatisfactory state of affairs relating to prevention and medical treatment available for “Swine Flu” which has

Mumbai Chapter of IDIA launched

In the session conducted on 15 February, 2015 under the stewardship of Arnab Roy (Director In-Charge), Shachi Jain (Team Leader), and Ekta

Legislation Updates Statutes/Bills/Ordinances

IS/ ISIL/ ISIS inserted in the First Schedule of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967

On 16-02-2015, the Central Government inserted Islamic State/Islamic State of Iraq and Levant/Islamic State of Iraq and Syria/Daish in the First Schedule

Appointments & Transfers

Seven New Additional Judges in the Allahabad High Court appointed

On 20.02.2015, the President of India appointed 7 Additional Judges in the Allahabad High Court, in the order of seniority, for a

Treaties/Conventions/International Agreements

Loan Agreement signed between India and Asian Development Bank to boost power generation capacity in Assam

On 20.02.2015, a $50 million loan agreement was signed between the Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The objective

Appointments & Transfers

Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Amendment Bill, 2014

On 24-02-2015, Rajya Sabha passed the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Amendment Bill, 2014. The objective of the Bill is to

Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

All India Motor Transport Congress penalized for hike in truck freight rates across the country on account of increase in diesel price

Competition Commission of India (CCI): While imposing a penalty of Rs.14.24 lakh on All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC) for indulging in

Supreme Court

SCC Times

Lesser sentence awarded to a rape convict in a two decade old case upon entering into a compromise with the victim

Paras 180, 189 and 320 of the Indian Railway Establishment Manual, 1989 interpreted

Justice Amitava Roy appointed as a Judge of Supreme Court

Punishment under Section 494 IPC for bigamy is applicable on all citizens whether they are Hindu/ Muslim/Christian

S. GURCHARAN SINGH TULSI International Legal Research Paper Writing Competition 2015

Guidelines issued to the State Government to control the spread of “Swine flu”

Mumbai Chapter of IDIA launched

IS/ ISIL/ ISIS inserted in the First Schedule of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967

Seven New Additional Judges in the Allahabad High Court appointed

Loan Agreement signed between India and Asian Development Bank to boost power generation capacity in Assam

Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Amendment Bill, 2014

All India Motor Transport Congress penalized for hike in truck freight rates across the country on account of increase in diesel price

Husband’s extra- marital relationship does not amount to cruelty

Complaint against Volkswagen Group alleging abuse of dominant market position, dismissed

Mr Arvind Datar & Mr KV Viswanathan, Senior Advocates joined the Editorial Board of Supreme Court Cases

Husband is not bound to maintain a well qualified wife who is sitting idle and not working

Death penalty to the accused confirmed for raping and killing a 13 year old girl

Person responsible for posting objectionable comments on social networking site set at liberty

Government Law College, Ernakulam on winning AT Markose Moot Court Competition

Law laid down under S. 8 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996, explained