Supreme Court Constitution Bench 2022 Roundup & the matters to look forward to in 2023
The year 2022 has seen formation of multiple Constitution Benches and its hearings, wherein out of pending 498 Constitution Bench matters, 25
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2 New CJIs, 8 Retirements, 3 Appointments- Reflecting upon a hectic 2022 for the Supreme Court Judge Strength
The year 2022 saw a bustling activity in the Supreme Court vis-a-vis appointments and retirements. The Collegium headed by 3 CJIs this year, oversaw new elevations and recommendations. Whereas a significant number of Judges bid farewell to their Judgeship this year as well. Read this curated piece to know how 2022 affected the judicial strength of the Supreme Court.
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16 interesting stories from Tribunals and Commissions [November, 2022]
Mehul Choksi banned from SEBI for 10 years; SC acted in violation of the provisions of Constitution: CIC; No prohibition on advocate to represent different company in separate proceedings filed under Section 7 IBC; Interim directions to Gurugram Municipal Corporation vis-a-vis banned foreign dog breeds and increased cases of pet and stray dog menace; and more
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Supreme Court November 2022| CJI Chandrachud’s to-do list; EWS Quota; Kathua and Chhawla gangrape-murder cases; Rajiv Gandhi assassination case; Never Reported Judgments; and more
This roundup revisits the analyses of Supreme Court’s judgments/orders on constitutionality of EWS Quota and dissent; Juvenility of Kathua gangrape-murder accused; acquittal of all Chhawla gangrape-murder accused; why Rajiv Gandhi assassination convicts were set free, and more. It also covers reports on Justice Chandrachud’s appointment as the 50th CJI and his to-do-list; CJI UU Lalit’s retirement; explainers on important law points; some Never Reported Judgments; and career trajectory and important decision of Justice BR Gavai.
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High Court Monthly Roundup| November 2022| 60+ Legal Stories including Default Bail, Babri Masjid Demolition, Kashmiriyat, Muzaffarnagar Riots and more
Allahabad High Court Allahabad High Court dismisses appeal against acquittal order in Babri Masjid Demolition Case In an appeal against
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[NOVEMBER 2022] Legislation Monthly Roundup | 15+ Stories relating to E- Waste Management Rules & new emission standards notified by MoEFC; Amendment of Aadhaar (Enrolment and Update) Regulations by UIDAI; Rate of Family Pension revised by SIDBI and may more
MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE Government notifies E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 The Central Government has notified the E-Waste (Management) Rules,
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[October 2022] Legislation Monthly Roundup | 15+ Stories relating to Legal Metrology Amendment Rules; Digital Media Ethics Code; RBI (Credit Information Companies- Internal Ombudsman) Directions, 2022 and SEBI Circulars
A quick legal roundup to cover important stories from all Legislation Updates in October 2022 MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS Legal Metrology (General)
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Supreme Court October 2022| Justice Dr DY Chandrachud’s confirmation as next CJI; Hijab Ban; Two-finger-test; clarification on some IBC provisions; and more
This roundup revisits the analyses of Supreme Court’s judgments/orders on Hijab Ban Controversy, Punishment for Two-Finger test on sexual assault survivors, Dishonour of Cheques; Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code and more. It also covers reports on confirmation of Justice Dr DY Chandrachud as the next CJI; Justice Hemant Gupta’s retirement; explainers on important law points; career trajectory and important decision of Justice S. Ravindra Bhat and Justice BV Nagarathna.
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[High Court Monthly Round Up] October 2022 | 100 + Legal Stories including Right to choose a life partner, Transit anticipatory bail, Kolkata Communal Violence, Green crackers, Hearsay evidence, Irretrievable breakdown of marriage and more
A quick legal roundup to cover important stories from all High Courts in October 2022 Allahabad High Court “Juvenile can be denied
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[Top 15 Rulings from Tribunals and Commissions] GST; MakeMyTrip, Goibibo, OYO and Google penalized by CCI; Violation of Code of Ethics & Broadcasting Standards by News18; Bombay Dyeing and Wadia Group penalized by SEBI etc.
Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR) Gujarat Authority for Advance Ruling| ‘Combined Wire Rope’ not a part of the fishing vessel, thus, not
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Legislations| Monthly Roundup [September, 2022]
MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS Signing of charge e-forms by insolvency resolution professional or resolution professional or liquidator for companies under
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Supreme Court September 2022| Abortion Rights to all ‘women’; Marital Rape; Pre-sentence hearing of death row convicts; Sidhique Kappan’s bail; Collegium Recommendation; and more
This roundup revisits the analyses of Supreme Court’s judgments/orders on Unmarried persons’ right to safe abortion, Inclusion of ‘marital rape’ under Abortion laws, Journalist Sidhique Kappan’s bail; Constitution Bench’s opinion on Doctrine of Precedents; Reference of question relating to Pre-sentence hearing of death row convicts; Explainers on important law points; Collegium Recommendation; and more
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Top 16 Rulings from Tribunals, Commissions, Regulatory Authorities: Improper waste management, Noise Pollution, Myntra vouchers, Kingfisher Radler, Suspension of Covaxin procurement, Negligence committed by Doctors and more| September 2022 Round Up
This roundup contains rulings on Claim of refund on service tax, Shareholders of Tamilnad Mercantile Bank, WHO's suspension of Covaxin
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High Court Monthly Round Up| September 2022| 80+ Legal Stories including VIP Security Cover, Terrorism, Forcible Sex Change Operation and more
A quick legal roundup to cover important stories from all High Courts in September 2022 Abetment of Suicide Bombay High
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Legislations | Monthly RoundUp [August, 2022]
MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS Record keeping requirements modified vide Companies (Accounts) Fourth Amendment Rules, 2022 On 05-08-2022, the Ministry of
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Supreme Court August 2022 Roundup| Justice UU Lalit’s plan as 49th CJI; Benami Property Law; ‘Unconventional’ Families; Release of Bilkis Bano Rapists; Hate Speeches; GST; and more
This roundup contains reports on Justice NV Ramana’s retirement as the 48th CJI; Justice UU Lalit’s plan as new CJI; Rulings on Benami Property law; Unconventional families and their rights; UP CM Yogi Adityanath Hate Speech; Orders on Release of Bilkis Bano’s rapists, PM Security lapse, Pegasus Spyware; PMLA cases; Explainers; Important references to larger/Constitution Benches and ‘Know Thy Judge’ reports on Supreme Court Judges and more.
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High Court Roundup: August 2022| Revisiting the top stories on Bigamy, POCSO, Cruelty, Deceased’s Right to dignity, Non-payment of GST, & more
The High Court Roundup brings a curated list of the top stories of the month to ensure readers do not miss any
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Top 18 Rulings from Tribunals, Commissions, Regulatory Authorities: Jobs for Transgender Persons; Kulda Coal Mine hazard; Fine on person pretending to be Advocate; and more I August 2022 roundup
This roundup contains rulings on Karnataka Textbook Society, Penalty on Umed Bhawan Palace, Kulda Coal Mine, Transgender Candidate, Illegal Beach Sand Mining and Shrimp Farming, Bogus Parties and Dubious Transactions, Director’s Breach of Duty, Late Payment of TDS, National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories, Reduction of the Share Capital, Corporate Insolvency Resolution Proceedings.
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Top 26 Rulings from Tribunals, Commissions, Regulatory Authorities: Free IPL Tickets, Facebook Ads, Carbon Credits & Sahara Hospitality Insolvency and more| July 2022 Round Up
Appellate Authority for Advance Ruling (AAAR) Free IPL tickets: Supply of Complimentary tickets is promotion of business; attracts GST Arun Narayan Gupta
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Tracing back 90+ top stories of High Courts from the month of July 2022| Reproductive choice, Trademark, Service Charge, Misleading advertisements and more
Allahabad High Court SC and ST Act, 1989 Section 3 (2) (v) of SC and ST Act, 1989 only attracts by way
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