Sucheta, Author at SCC Times

The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Orders Amendment Act, 2014

The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Orders Amendment Act, 2014 received the assent of the President on 17 December 2014. The objective of the

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

Foreign Legislation Legislation Updates

The Central Universities (Amendment) Act, 2014

The Central Universities (Amendment) Act, 2014 received the assent of the President on 17 December 2014. The objective of the Act is

Treaties/Conventions/International Agreements

Agreement signed between India and Germany for Financial Cooperation to Support “Green Energy Corridors” Project

On 17 December 2014, Note of Exchange was signed between India and Germany for financial cooperation to support “Green Energy Corridors” project

High Courts

Fortis hospital’s appeal that certificate for transplantation of liver includes pancreas dismissed

Karnataka High Court: Dismissing the petition filed by “Fortis Hospitals Ltd.”, a global brand in health care services, who was aggrieved by

Others

NUALS British Parliamentary debate in association with Network for International Law Students

The maiden installment of Artem Disserendi is happening from February 13th to 15th, 2015. Featuring the official format of the WUDC, The British Parliamentary Debate, but with a difference.

Supreme Court

Denial of benefit of Welfare Fund to the kin of retired officials who had joined legal profession, not unreasonable

Supreme Court: Dismissing the appeals, the bench of M.Y. Eqbal and R. Banumathi, JJ held that the retired officials who joined legal

Supreme Court

Repeal of the Principal Act shall not affect the possessions which have been taken over by the State Government

SUPREME COURT: In one of the prominent decisions, the Court while dealing with a Special Leave Petition regarding the possession of the

Business Law

Business clients to continue paying service tax on legal fees

Bombay High Court: Setting aside the writ petitions filed by The Bombay Bar Association, Advocates Association of Western India and a few

High Courts

Business clients to continue paying service tax on legal fees

Bombay High Court: Setting aside the writ petitions filed by The Bombay Bar Association, Advocates Association of Western India and a few

Supreme Court

High Court cannot interfere with the Award of an Arbitrator

Supreme Court: In the present appeal against the decision of a Division Bench of High Court of Delhi, setting aside award of

Achievements

Sanya Samtani’s journey towards cracking Rhodes Scholarship

Reported by B. Varun Reddy Congrats Sanya. How do you feel on winning the Rhodes Scholarship?

Others

Kerala Law Academy paid tribute to Justice VR Krishna Iyer

Reported by Nirun R.N. When India lost its one of the ever time best jurist and judicial conscience on December 4, 2014,

Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

Statement of assets and liabilities of present Chairman of SEBI, directed to be disclosed

Central Information Commission (CIC):While reiterating that personal information can be disclosed in the larger public interest, CIC directed Securities and Exchange Board

High Courts

Constitutionality of Section 53-A CrPC upheld

Karnataka High Court: In the case where the constitutionality of Section 53-A CrPC that deals with examination of person accused of rape

High Courts

Cases of sexual harassment of minor girls by their relatives cannot be permitted to be compounded

Kerala High Court– Taking a stern stand against the cases of sexual harassment of minors by their close relatives, the bench of

Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

Refusing to issue caste certificate without Aadhar card is unlawful

Central Information Commission (CIC):CIC has held that refusing to issue Caste Certificate on the ground of not having Aadhar card is unlawful

Legislation Updates Statutes/Bills/Ordinances

National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Amendment Bill, 2014

On 23 December 2014, Rajya Sabha passed the National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Amendment Bill, 2014. Earlier, the Bill

Foreign Legislation Legislation Updates

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

On 15 December 2014, Lok Sabha passed the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Amendment Bill, 2014. The objective of the Bill

Treaties/Conventions/International Agreements

MoU’s / Agreements signed between India and Russia

On 10-11 December 2014, several Memorandum of Understanding (MoU’s)/ Protocols/ Agreements were signed between India and Russia. They are as follows: Protocols