Sucheta, Author at SCC Times

Resolutions made by the Chief Justices to tackle the issues relating to pendency of cases, lack of infrastructure, etc.

On 22nd and 23rd April, 2016, the Chief Justices’ Conference, 2016 was held and extensive resolutions were made, mainly targeting the issue

Legislation Updates Notifications

35% Customs duty on imported baggage beyond duty free limit

In line with the new Baggage Rules of 2016; New notifications has been issued by the Government relating to imposition of customs

Legislation Updates Rules & Regulations

Notaries (Amendment) Rules, 2016

The Central Government in exercise of the powers conferred by section 15 of the Notaries Act, 1952, makes Notaries (Amendment) Rules, 2016

Appointments & Transfers News

Appointments of Additional Judges and Judges of Madras & Rajasthan High Court

Madras High Court On 8.04.2016, the President appointed S/Shri (i) V. Bharathidasan, (ii) D. Krishnakumar, (iii) S. S. Sundar, (vi) M. V.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

State of Kerala refrained from issuing ownership certificate to the persons in possession of elephants

Supreme Court: Deciding a petition relating to the ownership of elephants in possession of the owners, the bench of Dipak Misra and

Hot Off The Press News

Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay $55 M in talcum powder ovarian cancer case

Missouri State Court: The baby product maker, Johnson & Johnson has been ordered to pay more than $55m (£40m) in compensation to

Case Briefs Foreign Courts

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

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

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

Appointments & Transfers News

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.

National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

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

OP. ED.

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

Case Briefs High Courts

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

Case Briefs Supreme Court

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

Case Briefs High Courts

Employees 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

Law School News Others

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

Case Briefs High Courts

Respondent 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

Case Briefs High Courts

SCC Times

Resolutions made by the Chief Justices to tackle the issues relating to pendency of cases, lack of infrastructure, etc.

35% Customs duty on imported baggage beyond duty free limit

Notaries (Amendment) Rules, 2016

Appointments of Additional Judges and Judges of Madras & Rajasthan High Court

State of Kerala refrained from issuing ownership certificate to the persons in possession of elephants

Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay $55 M in talcum powder ovarian cancer case

World Bank jurisdictional immunity relating to information sharing, upheld

Misuse of RTI amounts to misconduct and invites disciplinary action

Justice K M Joseph appointed Chief Justice, Hyderabad High Court

Tata Motors Ltd. held vicariously liable for the omissions and commissions of its dealers

Whether Amendment of the Constitution is a Political Question and not Justiciable? [From the SCC Journal Section Archives]

US couple allowed to adopt abandoned siblings

3-member oversight committee constituted to oversee the functioning of MCI

Employees 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

Call for Kapila & Nirmal Hingorani Foundation Pegasus Scholarship Programme

Respondent entitled to fair opportunity in inquiry proceedings in case of sexual harassment at work place, to contradict/cross-examine complainant and witness

Rules providing for reservation in promotions for SC/ST govt employees, invalidated

MoU signed between India and Maldives for Conservation and Restoration of Ancient Mosques and other historical monuments

Criminal justice delivery system should not be taken for a ride by the unscrupulous men who are parties to the system

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