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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Kerala High Court: Taking suo moto cognizance of the recent events, the Division Bench of Thottathil B. Radhakrishnan, Ag. C J. and
Continue readingSalman 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Continue readingReduction 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
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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
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Jharkhand High Court: The bench comprising of Vijender Singh C.J. and Chandrashekhar J. taking suo moto cognizance of the cruelty meted out
Continue readingCriminal Proceeding to be quashed when the prosecuterix and the accused have entered into a compromise and are happily married to each other
Gauhati High Court: Allowing a petition filed by an accused charged under Sections 376 and 506IPC, for quashing of the criminal proceedings
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