Land records are neither private information nor ‘third party’ information
Central Information Commission (CIC): “The land records containing the names of different owners and describing boundaries and extent of the land are public
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Builder entitled to forfeit the earnest money in default of payment of instalments
National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC):While reiterating that builder would be entitled to forfeit the amount paid by way of installments in
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Employees voluntarily retired under any scheme would receive no subsequent raise in pension retrospectively
Supreme Court: Deciding the issue whether employees who had opted for voluntary retirement under the General Insurance Employee Special Voluntary Retirement Scheme,
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Anticipatory Bail granted to the hooligans responsible for moral policing which triggered “Kiss of Love” campaign -an immoral activity by youngsters
Kerala High Court: In a recent case of atrocities staged by some hooligans under the guise of moral policing in Kozhikode District-
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Coinage of One Hundred Rupees and Ten Rupees coins to commemorate the occasion of “Centenary Commemoration of Mahatma Gandhi’s Return from South Africa” Rules, 2014
On 31-12-2014, the Central Government made the Coinage of One Hundred Rupees and Ten Rupees coins to commemorate the occasion of “Centenary
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The Citizenship (Amendment) Ordinance, 2015
On 06-01-2015, the President of India promulgated the Citizenship (Amendment) Ordinance, 2015. The objective of the Ordinance is to amend the Indian
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No provision at present mandating the banks to provide for reservation in promotions for posts of Scale VII and above
Supreme Court: While deciding the issue of rule of reservation of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes for promotion to the posts of
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Justice S K Sinha appointed as the Chief Justice of Bangladesh
On 12-01-2015, President of Bangladesh Abdul Hamid appointed Justice S K Sinha, the most Senior Judge of the Bangladesh Supreme Court as
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Order issuing summons to Sunil Mittal and others in 2G Scam case by Special Judge, CBI, set aside
Supreme Court: Making a significant development in the 2G Spectrum scam case, while deciding the validity of the order of 19.03.2013 passed
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Court rebukes the lethargic attitude of the local police in the Hyzel Stewert’s Unnatural death case
Kerala High Court: In a recent case of Hyzel Stewert’s unnatural death, a bench of Kemal Pasha J. directed to quash the
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Allahabad HC’s order of compulsory retirement from service to LIC cashier for embezzling insurance premium of Rs. 533 upheld
Supreme Court: While deciding the fate of a cashier employed in the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) who was charged with
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Right to have a conjugal life and procreation within jail premises is a component of Article 21 of the Constitution
Punjab and Haryana High Court: In a path breaking decision, the Court while answering a vital question that whether jail inmates have
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The Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Ordinance, 2015
As the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2014 is pending in the Council of States and the circumstances arose which render it necessary
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Credit Agreement signed between India and IFAD for the Meghalaya Livelihood and Access to Markets Projects (Megha-LAMP)
On 9 December 2014, a financing agreement was signed between India and International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). The objective of the
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Non-committal, consensual relationship without fulfilling the promise to marry is not rape
Bombay High Court: While deciding the instant case, the bench comprising of Mrs. Mridula Bhatkar, J. held that every breach of promise
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Complaint against Samsung India alleging unfair trade practices, dismissed
Competition Commission of India (CCI): CCI has dismissed a complaint filed against Samsung India, alleging unfair business practices with respect to sale
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Insurance Laws (Amendment) Ordinance, 2014
On 27-12-2014, the Union Cabinet approved the promulgation of the Insurance Laws (Amendment) Ordinance 2014. The Ordinance aims to amend the Insurance
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The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement (Amendment) Ordinance, 2014
The RFCTLRR (Amendment) Ordinance, 2014 came with a purpose to amend the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation
Continue readingThe Constitution (Ninety-Ninth Amendment) Act, 2014
The Constitution (Ninety-Ninth Amendment) Act, 2014, received the President’s assent on 31-12-2014. The objective of the Act is to amend the Constitution of
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Court came down heavily on petitions with divisive agenda and endeavour
Madras High Court: While condemning the motive of the petitioner for filing the present petition which seeks to raise divisive issues of
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