No war-like situation in Manipur; mere internal disturbance does not warrant use of excessive force
Supreme Court: The Court came down heavily on the Manipur Police and the armed forces of the Union, including the Army for
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Supreme Court refuses to interfere in the Govt. of Delhi v. Union Government matter
Supreme Court: The Court refused to interfere in the matter where Indira Jaising, appearing for the Government of NCT of Delhi had
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Summary Courts Martial is an exception and reasons to convene must be specified by Commanding Officer
Supreme Court: Deciding the question as to whether a Summary Court Martial (SCM) can be convened, constituted and completed by the Commanding
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Repudiation of claim for stock of Tendu leaves contaminated due to excessive rain and effect of moisture, not proper
National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC):While observing that damage to the goods caused due to moisture content following heavy rains would be
Continue readingRailway Authorities not free from blame where roof riders are killed/injured due to speeding trains
Supreme Court: Showing distress over the incident that occurred in 2011 where At least 14 young men were crushed and 20 others
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Consent of the owner of the premises not necessary for renewal of tenant’s valid licence under the Section 492(3) of the Kerala Municipality Act, 1994
Supreme Court: The bench of V. Gopala Gowda and A.K. Goel, JJ, while deciding the question as to whether the consent of
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Government approves guidelines for Implementation of Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Policy
The Ministry of Shipping has approved a set of guidelines for implementation of its Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Policy. An institutional mechanism has
Continue readingShri Sudarshan Sen takes charge as new Executive Director at RBI
Shri Sudarshan Sen has taken over as the new Executive Director at the Reserve Bank of India on 4th July, 2016. He
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2016 SCC Vol. 6 June 28, 2016 Part 1
Arbitration Act, 1940 — Ss. 13, 29, 30, 33 and 34 — Powers of arbitrator to award interest pendente lite: Award of
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Mechanism for regulating the legal profession need to be reviewed on urgent basis
Supreme Court: Showing concern over the urgent need to review the provisions of the Advocates Act, 1961 dealing with regulatory mechanism for
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Cabinet approves the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme
The Union Cabinet has approved a National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme. The Scheme has an outlay of Rs. 10,000 crore with a target
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Provision under Sections 42 and 50 of the Narcotic Drugs Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 interpreted
Supreme Court: The bench of Abhay Manohar Sapre and Ashok Bhushan JJ., upheld the decision of the Rajasthan High Court where the
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Cabinet approves MoU between India and Mauritius in the field of Rural Development and Poverty Alleviation
The Union Cabinet has approved signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Mauritius. The MoU will help to establish
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Cabinet approves the High Courts (Alteration of Names) Bill, 2016 for enabling changing the names of High Courts of Bombay and Madras
The Union Cabinet has given its approval to introduce ‘The High Courts (Alteration of Names) Bill, 2016’ in Parliament. The High Courts
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Reshuffling in Narendra Modi’s Cabinet
The President of India, as advised by the Prime Minister, has directed the allocation of portfolios among the following members of the
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Google India, Yahoo India and Microsoft (I) Pvt. Ltd. cannot put anything that violates the laws of the country
Supreme Court: Stating that Google India, Yahoo India and Microsoft (I) Pvt. Ltd., in the name of intermediaries, cannot put anything that
Continue reading3 percent reservation to be extended to PWD in all identified posts irrespective of the recruitment process
Supreme Court: In the matter where the employees of Prasar Bharati, who are ‘persons with disability’ (PWD), had alleged that they have
Continue readingWife of the Complainant’s brother not a ‘relative of the husband’ under S. 498-A IPC
Andhra Pradesh High Court: While interpreting the definition of ‘Husband’s relatives under Section 498A Penal Code, 1860, the Bench comprising of U.
Continue readingAdvocates maintaining offices in their residences does not come under the purview of Commercial venture
Kerala High Court: The bench comprising of Justice Shaji P. Chaly, allowed the writ petition and issued a mandamus directing the Kerala
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Service Tax demand notice on Saurav Ganguly, quashed
Calcutta High Court: Holding that the show cause notice dated 26th September 2011, demanding service tax from the Petitioner, was barred by
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