Cabinet approves the facilities being extended to persons residing in India on Long Term Visa
The Union Cabinet has approved the following facilities being extended to persons from Minority communities of Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan, namely Hindus,
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5-Judge Bench quashes Arunachal Pradesh Governor’s decisions re disqualification of MLAs, preponement of Assembly Session etc.
Supreme Court: Writing down a 331 pages long judgment, the 5-judge constitutional bench of Jagdish Singh Khehar, Dipak Misra, Madan B. Lokur,
Continue readingElection petition against Sonia Gandhi dismissed, continues to remain an Indian citizen
Allahabad High Court: Dismissing an election petition with costs challenging the election of Mrs Sonia Gandhi to the Lok Sabha from Rae
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Loan applying process might be conducted online says Shri Radha Mohan Singh
The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Radha Mohan Singh has asked NABARD to make its agriculture loan process easier
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SC Panel: Attempt to influence investigation into the coal block allocation scam by the Former CBI Director
The Supreme Court appointed panel made to inquire into the allegations of scuttling of the coal block allocation scam probe by Former
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Juvenile Justice Board to award sentence in proceedings pending at the time of enactment of JJ Act, 2000 Act
Supreme Court: While dealing with the question of the sentencing of a juvenile in light of the enactment of the Juvenile Justice
Continue readingCommittee to look into alcohol related problems in the State of Tamil Nadu and submit action report
Madras High Court: A writ petition was filed regarding increasing alcohol related problems in the state of Tamil Nadu. The petitioners, Advocate’s
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Amicable settlement of dispute cannot be a ground for quashing FIR in serious offences
Bombay High Court: Making observations in the Writ Petition filed before the court, as to the conduct of accused and subsequent circumstances,
Continue readingElection Commission directed to prevent political parties in power from using public funds & places for propagating party symbols/leaders
Delhi High Court: Disposing of a petition which sought freezing of the symbol “elephant” as the reserved symbol of Bahujan Samaj Party, the
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Swati Vyas on cracking Judicial Services Examination in first attempt
Please tell us something about yourself and about your journey so far? Well!! I passed my senior secondary examination from commerce stream and
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Claim for grant of injunctive reliefs in case of infringement of registered trademark & copyright of Reliance Industries, rejected
Bombay High Court: Providing major relief to the defendants in the case of infringement of registered trade mark and/or copyright as also
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SEBI has to ensure that no financial scams take place
Supreme Court: Looking into the matter reflecting the manner of getting excessive number of shares in an irregular manner, adversely affecting the
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Hardik Patel granted bail in sedition cases, but with strings attached
Gujarat High Court: Hearing upon the applications filed by Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti’s (PAAS) firebrand leader and convener Hardik Patel, who was
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Mechanical approach in relying on dying declaration needs to be avoided
Supreme Court: Asking the Courts to be careful while dealing with dying declarations, the Court held that a mechanical approach in relying
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President of India presented with a copy of “Philosopher of Raisina”
Shri Salman Khurshid, Senior Advocate presented a copy of the book “Philosopher of Raisina” to the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee.
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Tenant can continue to occupy the leased premises even after expiration of agricultural lease on the basis of ‘holding over’ principle
Supreme Court: The 3-judge bench of Ranjan Gogoi, Arun Mishra and P.C.Pant, JJ, were hearing a reference to decide the question as
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Husband and Father-in-law held guilty for the murder of a young bride on the basis of circumstantial evidence
Supreme Court: While examining the circumstantial evidences in case of brutal murder of a young bride, the bench comprising of Prafulla C.
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Property of person who died during the pendency of trial cannot be attached
Supreme Court: Holding that the property of a person who died during pendency of trial for misappropriation could not be attached by
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