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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Clarification by Government on issues regarding M/S Agusta Westland International Limited (AWIL)
The undisputed central issue of corruption in the matter pertaining to acquisition of Agusta Westland helicopters. The Government has clarified the efforts
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Private institutions cannot be permitted to operate like money minting institutions
Himachal Pradesh High Court– Dismissing the petition filed by the petitioner institute against the order wherein respondent 2 had directed the petitioners
Continue readingHolding of Pre-Trial Conference and paying traveling allowance to witnesses are a few measures required for avoiding delay in Criminal Trials
Karnataka High Court: While disposing a particular criminal appeal the Court issued a set of guidelines realizing the need of reforms in
Continue readingConstitutionality of Section 94A(1) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, upheld
Madras High Court: In the present case where questions were raised on the constitutionality of Section 94A(1) of the Income Tax Act,
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2016 SCC Vol. 4 April 21, 2016 Part 1
Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 — Pt. I — Foreign seated arbitration: Terms of contract will have to be understood in the
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