MHA notifies constitution of “The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal”
S.O. 384(E).— In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of Section 5 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (37
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Lok Sabha passed — The Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2019 in order to amend the Companies Act, 2013
The Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2019 was introduced in Lok Sabha on 20-12-2018 and passed on 04-01-2019. It shall be deemed to have
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Cabinet approves first-ever three way merger in Indian Banking with amalgamation of Vijaya, Dena and Bank of Baroda
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the scheme of amalgamation for amalgamating Bank of Baroda, Vijaya
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Constitution (103rd Amendment) Act, 2019 enacted creating 10% additional reservation for economically weaker sections
The President on 12-01-2019 assented to the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty- fourth Amendment) Bill, 2019. It was passed by the Rajya
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The DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill – 2019 passed by Lok Sabha
Lok Sabha passed “The DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill – 2019” on 08-01-2019. The Bill has been formulated recognizing the
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White Paper of the committee of experts on a data protection framework for India
The borderless nature of the Internet raises several jurisdictional issues in data protection. A single act of processing of personal data could
Continue readingComposite supply of works contract to Govt – Term ‘Business’ clarified
G.S.R. 681(E).- In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (3) of Section 11 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017
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Parliament| Bill highlighting the provision of “Death penalty to the convicts of child rapists” passed by Lok Sabha
Lok Sabha passed a bill seeking to replace Criminal Law (Amendment) Ordinance by placing a significant provision of death penalty to the
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The Income Tax (8th Amendment) Rules, 2018 | Amendments in Form No. 3CD (Tax Audit Report), applicable from 20th August 2018
G.S.R. 666(E). – In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 44AB read with Section 295 of the Income Tax Act, 1961
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CBDT amends income tax advance ruling forms, seeks unique number for identification of non-resident
G.S.R. 647(E).- In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 295 read with sub-section (1) of Section 245Q of the Income Tax
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Anti-Graft Bill giving right to punish bribe givers passed by Rajya Sabha
The Rajya Sabha on Thursday passed the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill, 2013 by a voice vote, that seeks to punish bribe
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Arms licence-holders to be given Unique Identification Number, to register with National Database of Arms Licence
G.S.R. 644(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 44 of the Arms Act, 1959 (54 of 1959), the Central Government hereby
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G.S.R (E).- In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 164 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (12 of
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DDA issues notification for Enabling Planned Development of Privately Owned Lands in Delhi
The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has issued a notification for enabling the planned development of privately owned lands in Delhi. The policy
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Cabinet approves DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill, 2018
The Union Cabinet has approved The DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill, 2018. Details of the Bill:. The primary intended purpose
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Draft Act for setting up of Higher Education Commission of India by repealing UGC Act, approved
The Higher Education Commission of India (Repeal of University Grants Commission Act) Act, 2018 which seeks to repeal UGC Act and provides
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FSSAI proposes life imprisonment, Rs 10 lakh fine for food adulteration
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued the draft amendments to the Food Safety and Standards (FSS) Act,
Continue readingThe Intellectual Property Rights (Imported Goods) Enforcement Amendment Rules, 2018 notified
G.S.R. 581 (E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of Section 156 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962),
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G.S.R. (E). — In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (a) of sub-section (1) of Section 642 of the Companies Act,
Continue readingThe Central Goods and Services Tax (Sixth Amendment) Rules, 2018, notified – Norms amended for transporters
G.S.R. 574(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by section 164 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (12 of 2017),
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