Sucheta, Author at SCC Times

National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) declared as an “Unlawful Association” by the Central Government

On 23 November 2014, the Central Government, in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 3(1); of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act,

Hot Off The Press

Justice Dalveer Bhandari received the “First Justice Nagendra Singh International Peace Award”

On 5 December 2014, the Vice-President of India Shri M. Hamid Ansari conferred the “First Justice Nagendra Singh International Peace Award” instituted

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WORKSHOP on ADR at Kerala Law Academy

Reported by Nirun R.N. The Kerala Law Academy Law College, Trivandrum in association with Kerala State Legal Service Authority (KELSA) is organizing

Foreign Courts

Court justifies Maryam Rajavi’s exclusion from the UK on grounds foreign policy

Supreme Court of United Kingdom – In one of the most controversial case, the Court upheld the exclusion of Maryam Rajavi, a

Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

Penalties imposed upon Airtel and Vodafone by Department of Telecommunications, set aside

Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT): Rs 650 crore fine on Bharti Airtel as well as Rs 100 crore on Vodafone

Supreme Court

Grant of bail to history sheeter showcases the non application of mind by the High Court

Supreme Court: In the present case, setting aside the bail order of the respondent, the Court berated the Allahabad High Court for

Supreme Court

Prisoner is not ‘under sentence of death’ till the Mercy Petition lies pending, thus cannot be placed under solitary confinement after being sentenced to death by the Sessions Court

Supreme Court: In the present case under Article 32 of the Constitution for commuting death sentence to imprisonment for life was upheld

Supreme Court

Casualization of service of workmen amounts to unfair labour practice

Supreme Court: In one of the prominent decision the Court granted relief to 49 casual workers working in Food Corporation of India

Appointments & Transfers

8 Presiding Officers appointed in various Debt Recovery Tribunal’s in the Country

On 17 December 2014, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) appointed 8 Presiding Officers in various Debts Recovery Tribunals (DRTs) in

Supreme Court

Issue related to illegal immigration from Indo-Bangladesh border

Supreme Court: In the present case the bench of R.F.Nariman, J., and Ranjan Gogoi, J.,delivered a landmark judgment touching upon various issues

Foreign Legislation Legislation Updates

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