Public comments sought on the Draft of Road Transport and Safety Bill, 2014
On September 13, 2014 a draft Bill titled Road Transport and Safety Bill, 2014 was placed on the official website of the
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Central/State Governments to file affidavit showing steps taken for curbing female foeticide and results thereof
Supreme Court: Seeking clarification on the directions given in Voluntary Health Association of Punjab vs. Union of India, (2013) 4 SCC 1,
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Declaration of Urdu as second official language of Uttar Pradesh, in addition to Hindi held constitutional
Supreme Court: Approving the declaration of Urdu Language to be used as the second language, in addition to Hindi in the State
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Conviction under Section 302 IPC of a person who survived a suicide pact, improper
Supreme Court: In a one of a kind case where the deceased and the accused had a suicide pact, in which the
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Permanent Lok Adalats can adjudicate disputes in case no settlement is reached between the parties
Punjab and Haryana High Court: While deciding an issue related to the validity of the award and jurisdiction of Permanent Lok Adalat,
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India signs Trade in Services & Trade in Investments Agreement with ASEA
On September 9, 2014 India signed the Trade in Services and Trade in Investments Agreement with ASEAN. The signing of the agreement
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Woman’s advocate in earlier divorce case can appear for second husband in case against her
Bombay High Court: In a case of appeal against a family court order, a bench comprising of Revati Mohite Dhere, J observed
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Union Government asked to take steps for rescue and relief of people affected by Kashmir valley floods
Supreme Court: Considering the massive floods in Kashmir Valley which have created horror by affecting more than 400 villages with five lakh
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Government Hospitals constitutionally and ethically bound to provide medical assistance
Madras High Court: In a dispute regarding enhancement of monetary compensation for loss of life due to medical negligence, the Court came
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3rd RMLNLU- SCC Online International Media Law Moot Court Competition (27th Feb-1st March)
Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow is happy to announce the 3rd edition of the RMLNLU- SCC Online International Media
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Court cancels allotment of 350 acres of land to DLF by Govt. of Haryana
Punjab and Haryana High Court: Showcasing the spirit of judicial review the Court in a significant decision cancelled the allotment of 350
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“Mangalya Nidhi” Cess declared unconstitutional by the Kerala High Court
Kerala High Court: While deciding a case with respect to the constitutionality of the “Mangalya Nidhi” cess under Section 11 of the
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Conflict between 3-judge bench decision in Rukmini case and Ram Dass case resolved
Supreme Court: Deciding the reference made from a group of 11 appeals and 3 Special Leave Petitions to resolve the conflict between
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Death warrant against Surinder Koli, convict in the infernal “Nithari Killings” case, stayed
Supreme Court: Relying upon the recent order dated 02.09.2014 of the Court in Mohd. Arif v. Supreme Court of India, (Writ Petition
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Swami Aseemanand granted bail in 2007 Samjhauta Express Blasts case
Punjab and Haryana High Court: In a significant development in the 2007 Samjhauta Express blast case, the key accused Swami Aseemanand was
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Dishonest removal of sand from river different from illegal sand mining
Supreme Court: Taking judicial notice of the fact that over the years, rivers in India have been affected by the alarming rate
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Live Reports: 5th National Law Institute University- Juris Corp Law National Moot Court Competition 2014
Reported by Kanupriya Tripathi INAUGURAL: The Inaugural Ceremony of the 5th National Law Institute University- Juris Corp Corporate Law National Moot Court Competition 2014,
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Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 — S. 13(1)(i-b) — Desertion —Inference of
Cases Reported in 2014 SCC Vol. 7 August 28, 2014 Part 4 For the offence of desertion so far as the deserting
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President of India appointed Shri Justice Handyala Lakshminarayanaswamy Dattu as the Chief Justice of India
The President of India appointed Shri Justice Handyala Lakshminarayanaswamy Dattu, Judge of the Supreme Court, to be the Chief Justice of India
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Directions for release of undertrial prisoners issued
Supreme Court: Considering the fact that a large number of undertrial prisoners housed in the prisons, the 3-judge bench of R.M. Lodha,
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