World Bank jurisdictional immunity relating to information sharing, upheld
Supreme Court of Canada: While deciding a matter the Court has upheld the immunity status and independence of international organizations by rejecting
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Misuse of RTI amounts to misconduct and invites disciplinary action
Central Information Commission (CIC): While declaring an RTI applicant as misuser of social media and RTI, CIC warned him to stop misusing the
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Justice K M Joseph appointed Chief Justice, Hyderabad High Court
Chief Justice of Uttaranchal High Court Justice KM Joseph has been appointed Chief Justice, Hyderabad High Court.
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Tata Motors Ltd. held vicariously liable for the omissions and commissions of its dealers
National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC): In a recent case, NCDRC has observed that Tata Motors Ltd. is vicariously liable for the omissions
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Whether Amendment of the Constitution is a Political Question and not Justiciable? [From the SCC Journal Section Archives]
by N.S. Bindra Senior Advocate, Supreme Court
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US couple allowed to adopt abandoned siblings
Bombay High Court: Deciding on a foreign adoption petition filed by the petitioners for the adoption of two minors, the bench of
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3-member oversight committee constituted to oversee the functioning of MCI
Supreme Court: In a case where the Niji Vyavasayik Shikshan Sanstha (Pravesh Ka Viniyaman Avam Shulk Ka Nirdharan) Adhiniyam, 2007′, the Admissions
Continue readingEmployees of the Punjab Waqf Board have to retire at the age of 65 yrs as the age of retirement cannot be extended in the contravention of Regulation 30 of Punjab Wakf Regulations, 1966
Punjab and Haryana High Court: Dismissing five different petitions filed by the petitioner, for the lack of merit, the bench of Rakesh
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Call for Kapila & Nirmal Hingorani Foundation Pegasus Scholarship Programme
This programme is intended to provide young lawyers in India with a first-hand experience of the workings of the legal system in
Continue readingRespondent entitled to fair opportunity in inquiry proceedings in case of sexual harassment at work place, to contradict/cross-examine complainant and witness
Kerala High Court: Deciding the question regarding the compliance of principles of natural justice in the context of inquiry conducted by the
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Rules providing for reservation in promotions for SC/ST govt employees, invalidated
Madhya Pradesh High Court: While deciding a public interest litigation (PIL) questioning reservation in promotions, the Court quashed all provisions granting promotions in
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MoU signed between India and Maldives for Conservation and Restoration of Ancient Mosques and other historical monuments
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the subject “Cooperation in the area of conservation and restoration of ancient mosques and joint research
Continue readingCriminal justice delivery system should not be taken for a ride by the unscrupulous men who are parties to the system
Madras High Court– Expressing concern over the sordid state of affairs in the trial Courts in the State, the division bench of
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Call for Papers: RGNUL Journal of Social Sciences
Reported by Ayushi Sinha
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2016 SCC Vol. 4 April 28, 2016 Part 2
Armed Forces — Promotion — Criteria/Eligibility — Feeder post: Recommendations of AVS Committee recommending lowering of age profile of officers in Indian
Continue readingGovernment directed to include 108 Adhigarams of Thirukkural in the syllabus in order to uplift the moral standards of the students
Madras High Court: Deliberating upon the grim situation that how the courts have to face cases related to juvenile crimes, matrimonial disputes,
Continue readingHuman Rights Commission’s orders awarding compensation/damages not mere recommendations, State duty bound to comply (in absence of order being set aside/modified)
Allahabad High Court: Deciding the question as to whether orders of Human Rights Commission to make payment of compensation or damages are
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Not necessary for anyone to change one’s name after embracing a different faith
Supreme Court: In a case where the election of the appellant was challenged on ground that he, being a Muslim, is not
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Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Indian Electricity Grid Code) (Fourth Amendment) Regulations, 2016
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission in exercise of the power conferred under clause (h) of subsection (1) of Section 79 read with
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