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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

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

Supreme Court: In the instant case, where the question arose that whether a husband’s extra-marital affair amounts to cruelty under Section 498A

Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

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

Competition Commission of India (CCI): India’s competition watchdog, CCI had rejected a complaint filed by Delhi-NCR based Bhasin Motors alleging that Volkswagen

Hot Off The Press

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

Mr Arvind Datar, Senior Advocate and Mr KV Viswanathan, Senior Advocate have joined the Editorial Board of Supreme Court Cases. They joined

Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

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

Family Court, Mumbai: Looking at the burden on the husband to provide maintenance to his wife even in cases where the wife

High Courts

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

Bombay High Court: In a recent judgment, a bench comprising of VK Tahilramani and IK Jain, JJ has confirmed the death penalty

High Courts

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

Chhattisgarh High Court: In a yet another case related to posting of objectionable comments on the social networking site, a division bench

Interviews

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

Reported by Haaris Moosa 1. Guys Congrats on your victory! Why did you choose AT Markose ? · Sreelakshmi: Thanks a

Alternate Dispute Resolution

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

Supreme Court: Deciding a short question as to what should be the approach of the Court, once an application is duly filed

Supreme Court

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

Supreme Court: Deciding a short question as to what should be the approach of the Court, once an application is duly filed

Supreme Court

Grave concern shown on the exploitation of women prevalent in society

Supreme Court: Taking note of the fact that in this age also, a class of women is trapped as victims of circumstances,