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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

High Courts

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

Supreme Court

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

High Courts

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

Legislation Updates Statutes/Bills/Ordinances

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

Treaties/Conventions/International Agreements

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

High Courts

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

Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

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

Legislation Updates Statutes/Bills/Ordinances

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

Legislation Updates Statutes/Bills/Ordinances

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

Foreign Legislation Legislation Updates

The 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

High Courts

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

Interviews

Mansi Sood’s ‘Rhode’ to Success

Q. Hi Mansi. First of all, many congratulations for winning the Rhodes Scholarship. Tell us how you felt when your name was

Rules & Regulations

The National Judicial Appointments Commission Act, 2014

The National Judicial Appointments Commission Act, 2014 received the President’s assent on 31-12-2014. The objective of the Act is to regulate the procedure

High Courts

“Make My Trip (India) Pvt. Ltd.” was granted interim injunction restraining usage of its Trade mark and logo

Delhi High Court: In a huge relief to the “Make my trip (India) Pvt.Ltd”, a pioneer in online travel industry, who had

Moot Court Achievements & Reports

26th All India Moot Court Competition, 2015

Reported by Nirun R.N. The Kerala Law Academy Moot Court Society is organizing its 26th All India Moot Court Competition for Kerala

High Courts

Conversion into Islam for the only purpose of marriage is held to be invalid

Allahabad High Court: Speaking on the recent issue of conversion and dismissing the several clubbed petitions where Hindu girls converted into Islam

Foreign Legislation

Securities Contracts (Regulation) Third Amendment Rules, 2014

In a notification dated 18 November 2014, the Central Government, in exercise of powers conferred by Section 30 of the Securities Contracts

Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

Information regarding investigation against Reliance Industries into alleged short selling of shares, not to be disclosed

CIC has held that Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is allowed to withhold information regarding report of enquiry officer in

Treaties/Conventions/International Agreements

MoU signed between NIESBUD and WTCS to promote trade and commerce in India

On 23 December 2014, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD) and