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Treaties/Conventions/International Agreements

MOU signed between India and USA for setting up Infrastructure Collaboration Platform

On 17 November 2014, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), Ministry of Finance, Government of

High Courts

No prior sanctions are required under S. 192 (1); CrPC to prosecute B.S. Yeddyurappa and his son

Karnataka High Court: In a criminal revision petition filed on the grounds of misuse of official position and amassing wealth disproportionate to

Moot Court Achievements & Reports

4th Edition of the Dr. A.T. Markose Memorial National Moot Court Competition

Reported by Haaris Moosa The 4th Edition of the Dr. A.T. Markose Memorial National Moot Court Competition is scheduled to be held

High Courts

Life convicts cannot claim remission as a right

Delhi High Court: In a recent case a PIL was filed seeking directions for the release of all life convicts who have

High Courts

Conflict of Interest Petition against N. Srinivasan dismissed

Bombay High Court: In a recent order, a bench comprising of Anoop Mohta and NM Jamdar, JJ dismissed a PIL filed by

Foreign Legislation

BCI Certificate of Practice and Renewal Rules, 2014 mandates 5 year experience of lower court to practice law in Supreme Court

The Bar Council of India approved the BCI Certificate of Practice and Renewal Rules, 2014 on October 17, 2014. The major concern

High Courts

Court orders Kerala Government to reconsider their Order to let go off the officers involved in initial investigation of ISRO Spy case

Kerala High Court: While deciding upon the issue that whether the State Government was right in its decision of not taking any

High Courts

Court lays down directions for the provision of separate lock-ups for female prisoners

Madras High Court: Addressing the issue of providing separate lock-ups for women prisoners complete with all the basic amenities, the division Bench

Supreme Court

Mere “bald assertion” not to be made against Directors in case of dishonour of cheque

Supreme Court: While deciding as to whether mere “bald assertion” under Section 138 read with Section 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act,

Supreme Court

Pecuniary loss to Government not necessary to initiate departmental proceeding against an employee after his retirement from the service

Supreme Court: Dealing with the question as to whether departmental proceeding can be initiated against an employee after his retirement from service

Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

Order of State Commission awarding compensation, set aside in absence of such plea in complaint

National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC): Unless any amount is claimed in the complaint for mental agony and harassment, compensation for the

Treaties/Conventions/International Agreements

India Signs Loan Agreement with World Bank for US$ 200 Million for Technology Centre System Programme (TCSP)

On 10-11-2014, the Loan Agreement has been signed between India and the World Bank for the World Bank (IBRD) to finance US$

Supreme Court

Courts cannot interfere with policy decision by adding something to the policy by way of mandamus

Supreme Court: Holding the decision of the Madras High Court where the authorities were directed to take measures to conduct caste-wise census

High Courts

Death due to gastric aspiration as a result of forceful intercourse with a woman beyond the age of menopause, not murder

Delhi High Court: While dealing with a question of rape and murder of women beyond the age of menopause, the Court acquitted

High Courts

Petition to change Rani Lakshmibai’s surname dismissed

Bombay High Court: In an interesting case, a bench comprising of A.S. Oka and A.S. Gadkari, dismissed a petition where the petitioner

Foreign Courts

State Immunity Act, not applicable on acts of torture committed by a foreign State outside Canada

Supreme Court of Canada: In a recent case relating to sovereign immunity where Civil proceedings were initiated against Iran, its head of

Legislation Updates Statutes/Bills/Ordinances

Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2014

On August 7, 2014 the Railway (Amendment) Bill, 2014 was introduced in the Lok Sabha. The object of the Bill is to

Legislation Updates Statutes/Bills/Ordinances

Registration (Amendment) Bill, 2013

The Registration (Amendment) Bill, 2013 was introduced in Rajya Sabha on August 8, 2013, and now has been re-referred by the Speaker,

Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

Penalty of Rs 10.62 lakhs imposed upon Chemist and Druggists Association of Goa for adopting anti-competitive practices

Competition Commission of India (CCI): A penalty of Rs 10.62 lakhs has been imposed upon Chemist and Druggists Association of Goa for

Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

Records cannot be destroyed during the pendency of RTI application:

Central Information Commission (CIC): “Records cannot be destroyed after RTI application is filed, even if it