[Law Commission Report 283] Law Commission recommends amending POCSO Act, JJ Act and Penal Code
However, the Commission was of the view that it is not advisable to tinker with the existing age of consent under the POCSO Act.
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Company Law Institute’s Law Reports and publications now part of the EBC Group
It will include Income Tax Reports (ITR), Company Cases (Comp Cas), Goods and Service Tax Reports (GSTR), Income Tax Reports (Trib), VAT and Service Tax Cases (VST), Sales Tax Cases (STC) and others.
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[Money Laundering] Supreme Court constitutes 3 Judge Bench to hear review against Vijay Madanlal Judgment
The Three Judge Bench will be hearing the matter from 18-10-2023.
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Karnataka HC grants relief to Aaj Tak’s Sudhir Chaudhary from coercive action; observes existence of a prima facie case against him
FIR against Sudhir Chaudhary was lodged which had alleged that he had conspired to disrupt communal harmony by spreading misinformation on his channel about Karnataka Govt.’s Swavalambi Sarathi Scheme.
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Skill Development Scam Case | Andhra Pradesh HC puts Interim stay on ACB Court proceedings against Chandrababu Naidu
Naidu pleaded that the Trial Court’s order was passed without considering CID’s failure to obtain prior approval from Governor as required under Section 17A of Prevention of Corruption Act.
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ASCI Guidelines on deceptive design patterns in digital media advertisements to be applicable from 01-09-2023
As ASCI’s ambit is limited to self-regulation of advertising content, these guidelines cover only advertising in digital media including e-commerce, airline, food delivery etc.
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Abrogation of Article 370 | Supreme Court Constitution Bench reserves verdict
The hearing of the matter began on 02-08-2023 and was concluded on 05-09-2023.
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NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of reported beating of student at the behest of his teacher in referring to his faith in Muzaffarnagar; Issues notice to UP Govt.
The Commission issued notices to the Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police, Uttar Pradesh calling for a detailed report in the matter within four weeks.
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Supreme Federal Court of Brazil in a historic 9:1 ruling, declares Homophobia a Crime
In a monumental decision, Brazil's Top Court declared homophobia to be a crime punishable by prison sentence.
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Sneak Peek into Supreme Court’s Handbook on Combating Gender Stereotypes
Impact is a secondary aspect, but the Supreme Court’s Handbook on Combating Gender Stereotypes is an eye-opener and a must read for everyone among and beyond the legal community.
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Delhi High Court launches ICT initiatives on Independence Day, 2023 in line with its aim to revolutionize the electronic legal ecosystem
The new I.C.T. initiatives focused on accessibility will be a huge step forward in addressing the accessibility demands of the digital environment and will open the door for other Courts to follow suit.
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Calling for Applications: “IAF Ambassadors”
Are you a dynamic professional with 2-5 years of post-qualification experience in the field of arbitration? Join the Indian Arbitration Forum (IAF)
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Supreme Court grants bail to NCP leader Nawab Malik on medical grounds for two months
Supreme Court clarified that the bail has been granted, solely on medical grounds and not on merits
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Punjab and Haryana High Court stays demolition drive in Nuh; takes suo motu cognizance
An incident of violence erupted in Nuh on 31-07-2023 during a religious procession conducted by Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal, which took on a communal colour, spreading across other parts of Haryana.
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Supreme Court dismisses V Senthil Balaji’s plea seeking release in Cash for Job Scam case; Grants 5-days custody to ED
The present case is related to the cash-for-jobs scam, in which the Tamil Nadu Minister and DMK MLA V Senthil Balaji, among others, has been accused of accepting bribes from candidates in exchange of appointment to the State Transportation Corporation
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Islamabad Court finds former Pakistan PM, Imran Khan guilty of corrupt practices in Toshakhana case; sentenced to 3-years prison
It was alleged that during his tenure as Prime Minister, Imran Khan had deliberately concealed the details of the gifts he retained from the Toshakhana.
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Karnataka HC to consider the challenge to constitutional validity of S. 22 of RERA Act, 2016; Directs Additional Advocate General to accept notice on behalf of State of Karnataka
The petitioner has contended that S. 22 of RERA Act violates the Basic Structure of the Constitution and envisages Executive predominance.
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Gyanvapi ASI Survey| Supreme Court upholds Allahabad HC’s order allowing Survey and Excavation of Gyanvapi Mosque
The Allahabad High Court upheld the Varanasi District Court’s order directing the Director, Archaeological Survey of India to undertake scientific survey/ investigation/ excavation of the Gyanvapi Mosque.
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DHFL Money Laundering | Supreme Court refuses interim bail to Yes Bank Founder Rana Kapoor
Earlier in May 2023, the Bombay High Court had rejected the second bail plea by Rana Kapoor.
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LIFE Mission money laundering | Supreme Court grants interim medical bail to M Sivasankar for 2 months
The Enforcement Directorate (‘ED’) had strongly opposed the bail for Sivasankar being an influential personality and releasing him on bail may impact the investigation.
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