SC of Bangladesh upholds former PM Khaleda Zia’s bail in Cumilla Arson Case
Supreme Court of Bangladesh: The Supreme Court of Bangladesh on 26 June 2018 upheld a High Court order that granted bail to
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SC: All Media Persons/Journalists allowed to carry mobile phones in the Court Rooms
Supreme Court: The Apex Court on June 25, 2018, issued a circular concerning the grant of permission to the Media persons/Journalists to
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Supreme Court directs NUALS to declare CLAT 2018 results on May 31st
Supreme Court: The Supreme Court has refused to stay the publication of results of Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2018. The Vacation
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CBIC: Monetary limit of Rs 2.5 Lakh fixed for filing appeal with Commissioner (A)
With a view to reduce government litigations, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes has introduced monetary limits at the level of Commissioner
Continue readingCabinet approves strengthening the mechanism for resolution of commercial disputes of Central Public Sector Enterprises
The Union Cabinet has has approved the strengthening of the mechanism for resolution of commercial disputes of Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs)
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Karnataka Elections: KG Bopaiah to continue to be pro-tem speaker; SC orders Live broadcast of Floor Test
Supreme Court: Refusing to interfere with the appointment of KG Bopaiah as the pro-tem speaker, the 3-judge bench of Dr. AK Sikri, SA
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Karnataka Election: BS Yeddyurappa to prove majority in floor test at 4PM tomorrow: Supreme Court
Supreme Court: In the high-voltage political drama that has reached the highest Court of the nation, the 3-judge bench of Dr. AK
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Creation of Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) in Department of Commerce
Department of Commerce formally issued a notification for creation of Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) in the Ministry of Commerce and
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Farmers to benefit under the National Policy on Biofuels – 2018
The National Policy on Biofuels – 2018 has been approved by the Union Cabinet. Salient Features: (1) The Policy categorises biofuels as
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Karnataka Elections: No stay on BS Yeddyurappa’s swearing in ceremony but it’s subject to the outcome of the case: SC
Supreme Court: In yet another high-profile election drama, when the Congress-JDS approached the Supreme Court at late hours of Wednesday to stall
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Kathua Rape-Murder Case: Witnesses allege Police harassment; SC to hear plea on May 16
Supreme Court: The 3-judge bench of Dipak Misra, CJ and AM Khanwilkar and Dr. DY Chandrachud, JJ has agreed to hear the
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Set up anti-sexual harassment committees in all courts across the country within 2 months: SC to HCs
Supreme Court: The 3-judge bench of Dipak Misra, CJ and AM Khanwilkar and Dr. DY Chandrachud, JJ asked chief justices or acting chief
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Parliament of Pakistan passes landmark Transgender rights law
As reported by Dawn, the National Assembly of Pakistan on Tuesday, voted to pass the Bill to provide for protection, relief and
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Aadhaar: 5-judge Supreme Court bench reserves verdict after hearing the matter for 38 days
After hearing the much-debated Aadhaar matter for 38 days, the 5-judge bench of Dipak Misra, CJ and Dr. AK Sikri, AM Khanwilkar, Dr.
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Open Eastern Expressway by June 1; Doesn’t matter if PM can’t inaugurate it by then: SC to NHAI
Supreme Court: The Madan B. Lokur and Deepak Gupta, JJ directed the National Highways Authority Of India (NHAI) to ensure that the newly constructed
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Aadhaar Hearing [Day 37]: Aadhaar Act will not survive the first five words of the preamble, “We the people of India”: Shyam Divan
On the penultimate day of the Aadhaar hearing, Senior Advocate Shyam Divan continued with his rejoinder before the 5-judge bench of Dipak Misra,
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Justice J Chelameswar refuses to attend his farewell function
In yet another unprecedented move by Justice J Chelameswar, the soon to retire Supreme Court judge has declined to attend his farewell function
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CJI Impeachment: Petition challenging rejection of impeachment motion against CJI Dipak Misra withdrawn
Supreme Court: In an unexpected turn of events, Rajya Sabha Congress Parliamentarians Pratap Singh Bajwa & Amee Harshadray Yajnik have withdrawn the
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Investment limit for Senior Citizens doubled from Rs. 7.5 lakh to Rs.15 lakh under Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandan Yojana
The Union Cabinet has given its approval for extending the investment limit from Rs 7.5 lakhs to Rs 15 lakhs as well
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Aadhaar Hearing [Day 36]: SC cannot permit something so deeply flawed to function in our country: Shyam Divan
On Day 36 of the Aadhaar Hearing, Attorney General KK Venugopal concluded his arguments on the issue of Aadhaar Act, 2016 being
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