Supreme Court seeks Centre’s report on condition of Rohingya camps
Supreme Court: The Bench of Dipak Misra, CJ and AM Khanwilkar and Dr. DY Chandrachud, JJ asked the Central government to file a
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Aadhaar Hearing [Day 17 and 18]: One cannot necessarily have a unique identity; Fingerprints can be duplicated: Arvind Grover
On Days 17 and 18 of the Aadhaar hearing, the counsels appearing for the petitioners continued with their submissions before the 5-judge bench
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Lok Sabha passes Bill seeking to double tax free gratuity payment to organised sector workers
Lok Sabha has passed a bill that seeks to allow organized sector employees to get tax free gratuity up to Rs 20
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Mahanadi Water Disputes Tribunal constituted with Justice Khanwilkar as Chairman
In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 4 of the Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, 1956 (33 of 1956), (and by
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Delhi Govt plans on imposing “Congestion Tax” on vehicles using crowded roads
The Government of Delhi is planning on a three-pronged strategy to deal with the growing parking problems and congestion in the national
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Aadhaar Hearing [Day 16]: Deadline for linking Aadhaar extended till final disposal of matter: SC
As the Aadhaar Hearing reached Day 16, Senior Advocate P. Chidamabaram concluded his arguments on the issue of Aadhaar Act, 2016 being
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Recommendations of GST Council regarding E-way Bill
In the 26th meeting held on March 10, 2018, the GST Council has recommended the introduction of e-way bill for inter-State movement
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Rajasthan Assembly passes Bill on ‘Death for Rapists’ of girls aged 12 and below
Rajasthan on 09-03-2018, became the second State after Madhya Pradesh, to unanimously pass a Bill awarding death to those found guilty of
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Aarushi-Hemraj Murder: CBI moves Supreme Court against acquittal of Rajesh and Nupur Talwar
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has moved to the Supreme Court against the Allahabad High Court verdict acquitting Rajesh and Nupur
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Recommendations of Inter-Ministerial Group on Stressed Assets in Telecom Sector approved
The Union Cabinet has approved two key measures in telecom sector to facilitate investments, consolidation in the sector and enhancing ease of
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Aadhaar Hearing [Day 15]: Aadhaar not mandatory for NEET or other All India Entrance Exams; SC passes interim order
Senior Advocate Arvind Datar continued his submissions before the 5-judge bench of Dipak Misra, CJ and Dr. AK Sikri, AM Khanwilkar, Dr.
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Aadhaar Hearing [Day 14]: Aadhaar is an entitlement like Passport. I may or may not obtain it: Arvind Datar
When the 5-judge bench of Dipak Misra, CJ and Dr. AK Sikri, AM Khanwilkar, Dr. DY Chandrachud and Ashok Bhushan, JJ, assembled
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INX Media Case: No interim protection from arrest to Karti Chidambaram
Supreme Court: The 3-judge bench of Dipak Misra, CJ and AM Khanwilkar and Dr. DY Chandrachud, JJ refused to grant Karti Chidambaram, the
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Cabinet approves Amendments to Housing and Telephone Facilities Rules, Constituency Allowance Rules and Office Expense Allowance Rules for MPs
The Union Cabinet has approved Amendment to (i) The Housing and Telephone Facilities (Members of Parliament) Rules, 1956 (ii) The Members of
Continue readingCabinet approves methodology for auction of coal mines/blocks for sale of coal
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the methodology for auction of coal mines/blocks for sale of coal under the Coal
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Mahanadi Water Disputes: Tribunal to be constituted under Inter-State River Disputes Act, 1956
The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal for adjudication of dispute on Mahanadi River Waters. The Tribunal shall determine water sharing among
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Aadhaar Hearing [Day 13]: In case authentication fails, the entitlements may be annulled, resulting in permanent disablement: Gopal Subramanium
On the 13th Day of the Aadhaar Hearing, Senior Advocate Gopal Subramanium consluded his arguments before the 5-judge bench of Dipak Misra, CJ
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Aadhaar Hearing [Day 12]: Minimal, regulatory identification is fine but identification for availing rights is not: Gopal Subramanium
On the 12th Day of the Aadhaar Hearing, Senior Advocate Gopal Subramanium resumed his arguments before the 5-judge bench of Dipak Misra, CJ
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Centralised bidding to pare down cost of electricity, to assuage power purchase for States
The Government is working on a novel idea to enhance power procurement by states through reducing the cost of electricity, so as
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Priya Prakash Varrier: Supreme Court stays all criminal proceedings against the “Oru Adaar Love” actress
Supreme Court: The 3-judge Bench of Dipak Misra, CJ and AM Khanwilkar and Dr. DY Chandrachud, JJ came to the rescue of actress
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