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Imposition of lifetime road tax for non Karnataka motor vehicles declared unconstitutional by DB

Karnataka High Court: While hearing a challenge to the decision of the Karnataka High Court in Jagadev Biradar v. State of Karnataka, 2016

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Brave soldier needs to be recognised for his commitment to serve the nation with dignity and honour

Delhi High Court: Discussing the various parameters for grant of a President’s Police Medal/Police Medal to members of the police force for

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Legal Control of Noise Pollution: A critical Evaluation

by Ranjit Singh

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Section 14 of the Limitation Act, 1963 does not come to the rescue of litigant acting malafide

Supreme Court: Interpreting the provision under Section 14 of the Limitation Act, 1963, the Court said that despite liberal interpretation placed under

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No assembly or demonstration will be carried out within the premises of the Court disrupting proper functioning of the judicial institution

Kerala High Court: Taking suo moto cognizance of the recent events, the Division Bench of Thottathil B. Radhakrishnan, Ag. C J. and

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Salman Khan acquitted of all charges in poaching cases

Rajasthan High Court: The bench of Nirmaljit Kaur J., hearing the revision petition filed by the Bollywood actor, held that in absence

Legislation Updates Notifications

Seventh Pay Commission, notified

The Seventh Central Pay Commission (Commission) was set up by the Government of India vide Resolution No. 1/1/2013-E.III (A), dated the 28th

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Teacher and school, both are liable to pay compensation if a child has been subjected to corporal punishment

Central Information Commission (CIC): While passing a landmark judgment which will render relief to the victims of corporal punishment in schools, CIC held

Appointments & Transfers News

Justice Shantanagoudar Mohan Mallikarjunagouda appointed as a Judge of Kerala High Court

The President, in consultation with the Chief Justice of India, appointed Shri Justice Shantanagoudar Mohan Mallikarjunagouda, Judge of the Karnataka High Court, as the

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Kumari Justice Indira Banerjee appointed as a Judge of Delhi High Court

The President, in consultation with the Chief Justice of India, appointed Kumari Justice Indira Banerjee, Judge of the Calcutta High Court, as

Legislation Updates Rules & Regulations

Draft Rules for prescribing the manner of determination of amount received by the company for use of its shares

Under section 115QA of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (the Act), additional Income-tax at the rate of 20 percent is levied on the

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24-week pregnant rape survivor allowed to terminate pregnancy in order to avoid risk to her physical and mental health

Supreme Court: Acting upon the report of the Medical Board at KEM Hospital and Medical College, Mumbai, constituted to medically examine the

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Issue of incorporating ‘Moral Science’ as a compulsory subject in schools a policy matter and hence, cannot be resolved by Courts

Supreme Court: In the PIL filed by the petitioner appearing for herself where it was contended that the present education system does

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Bar Council of Delhi directed to disclose cases of professional misconduct by advocates

Central Information Commission (CIC): While observing that “The people or clients have a right to know about the conduct of their counsel, whom

Law School News Others

Diploma Course on Corporate International Taxation

Reported by Saranya Mishra

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Recourse available to employer in case of suppression of fact of criminal antecedent by the employee’ discussed; Matter placed before appropriate bench

Supreme Court: The 3-judge bench of Ranjana Gogoi, Arun Mishra and P.C. Pantt, JJ was called to resolve the conflict of opinion

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Reserved category candidates entitled to be considered against General Category posts for compassionate appointment

Madhya Pradesh High Court: In an order passed by Sujoy Paul J. upholding the law laid down by the Supreme Court, it

Hot Off The Press News

Reduction In Tatkal Quota in Indian Railway

In 2015-16, approximately 18.20% of the total accommodation has been earmarked as Tatkal quota (including Premium Tatkal). Moreover, adequate safeguards have been

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Allegation of excessive force by Police or Armed Forces in Manipur Extra Judicial Killings must be thoroughly enquired into

Supreme Court: While dealing with the issue relating to extra-judicial executions said to have been carried out by the Manipur Police and

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Maharashtra Government directed to set up a medical board to examine rape survivor for terminating 24 week old foetus

Supreme Court: The bench comprising of JS Khehar and Arun Mishra JJ., directed the Maharashtra Government to set up a medical board