Mistakes by judicial officers undermines esteem of the judiciary
Kerala High Court: Upbraiding the Judicial Magistrate who had remanded the petitioner to judicial custody contrary to its orders, in spite of
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Curbing the menace of Ragging in Higher Educational Institutions (third amendment), Regulations, 2016
In a notification issued dated 29th June, 2016, the University Grants Commission in exercise of powers conferred under clause (g) of sub-section
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Government decides not to withhold appointment letters pending the verification of character and antecedents of the successful candidates
The Government has decided that the issue of appointment letters need not be withheld pending the verification of character and antecedents of
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Appointment of Judges in Orissa High Court
The President in exercise of the powers conferred by Article 217 (1) of the Constitution of India, appointed Shri Justice Biswanath Rao
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Gram Panchayat is the ‘Appointing Authority’ for posts in ‘Inferior Panchayat Services’ in the State of Gujarat
Supreme Court: In the matter where the family of a deceased Safai Kamdar appointed by a Gram Panchayat, sought family pension, the
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No proceedings against the assets of the company can be taken before any decision is taken by the BIFR
Supreme Court : While dealing with the issue relating to jurisdiction of BIFR in winding up proceedings, the Court held that winding
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Kerala High Court: The Court deciding an issue on arbitrariness of the cap imposed on financial concessions for the differently abled persons
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Employee of a Public Sector Undertaking not a ‘public servant’ under S. 197 CrPC
Supreme Court: Deciding the question as to whether an employee of a Public Sector Undertaking can be considered to be ‘Public servant’
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Government notifies Rules regarding Fair market value and reporting requirement for Indian concern
Under Section 9 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (the Act), any income arising from transfer of any share of or interest in
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Punishment of dismissal of member of CRFP for behaving in an untoward manner not disproportionate
Supreme Court: In the matter where a CRFP constable, who was dismissed from services for consuming liquor and quarrelling with civilians, had
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Cabinet approves Cadre Review of Group ‘A’ Officers of Central Reserve Police Force
The Union Cabinet has approved the Cadre Review of Group ‘A’ Executive officers of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) with net creation
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Contract between Delhi Development Authority and Kenneth Builders held to be frustrated by unanticipated change in status of project land
Supreme Court: While dealing with the question that whether the development agreement between the DDA and the developer Kenneth Builders was frustrated
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Court cannot exercise the power to grant remission under Article 32 of the Constitution
Supreme Court: Deciding the matter regarding the Court’s power to remit or pardon, the bench of Dipak Misra and Shiva Kirti Singh,
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Supreme Court: In the matter where the Court was hearing the petition against the order of the Punjab & Haryana High Court
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Term “Other proceedings” under S. 69(3) of the Partnership Act, 1932 does not include Arbitral Proceedings
Supreme Court: Dealing with the question relating to interpretation of Section 69(3) of the Partnership Act, 1932 with reference to its applicability
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Seven accused charged for murder in post Godhra Riots
Gujarat High Court: Adjourning the court till 25th July, 2016 and issuing notice to the respondents, the 2 Judges Bench of Harsha Devani
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Articles published in 2016 SCC Vol. 5 June 21, 2016 Part 4
Admissibility of Electronic Evidence: It has been highlighted in this article that the admissibility of the secondary electronic evidence has to be
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Practice of admitting students by the Institutions without necessary affiliation is a disastrous phenomenon
Supreme Court: The bench of Dipak Misra and Shiva Kirti Singh, JJ came down heavily upon the Institutions admitting the students without
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Texas H.B. 2 provisions place ‘undue burden’ on woman’s right to choice and violate Fourteenth Amendment
Supreme Court of United States: In a defining moment for abortion laws in the United States, the Supreme Court reversed and remanded
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