10 year old rape survivor can’t terminate her pregnacy; Too dangerous for her health
Supreme Court: Based on the medical report of the 10-year-old rape survivor who was repeatedly raped by her uncle, the Court said
Continue readingHot Off The Press
Right to Privacy hearing: 15 big takeaways from the Union & States’ submissions
The 9-judge bench of J.S. Khehar, CJ and J. Chelameswar, S.A. Bobde, R.K. Agrawal, R.F. Nariman, A.M. Sapre, Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud, S.K.
Continue reading
RBI constitutes Internal Advisory Committee for referring accounts for resolution under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016
Reserve Bank of India has constituted an Internal Advisory Committee (IAC), which arrived at an objective, non-discretionary criterion for referring accounts for
Continue readingTaxpayers’ information to be shared by CBDT with Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Order In exercise of powers conferred under Section 138(1)(a) of Income tax Act, 1961 (‘Act’), the Central Board of Direct Taxes hereby
Continue reading
Codex Alimentarius Commission meeting in Geneva adopts 3 Codex standards for spices
In a major recognition of India’s efforts to benchmark global spices trade, the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) has adopted three Codex standards
Continue reading
Sahara Matter: Deposit Rs. 1500 Cr by September 7 or the Aamby Valley property will be auctioned
Supreme Court: The bench of Dipak Misra, Ranjan Gogoi and Dr. A.K. Sikri , JJ told the Sahara Group of Companies and
Continue readingMadras HC makes Vande Mataram mandatory in schools, govt. and private offices
As reported by The Times of India, singing of the national song Vande Mataram has been made compulsory by the Madras High Court
Continue reading
‘Right to privacy’ hearing rescheduled in the light of President-elect’s swearing in ceremony tomorrow
On 24.07.2017, it was notified that the Constitution Bench will not be sitting on 25.07.2017 in the light of the swearing in
Continue reading
Sexual Harassment electronic-Box (SHe-Box) for registering complaints related to sexual harassment at workplace launched
The Minister of Women & Child Development, Smt Maneka Sanjay Gandhi launched an online complaint management system titled Sexual Harassment electronic–Box (SHe-Box) for registering
Continue reading
Termination of 10-year-old rape survivor’s pregnancy: Notice issued to Centre
Supreme Court: Hearing the appeal of a 10 year old rape survivor aggrieved by the order of a Chandigarh Court that refused
Continue reading
Nithari serial killings: Surinder Koli & Moninder Singh Pandher awarded death sentence
As reported by the media, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Court at Ghaziabad has awarded death sentence to Surinder Koli and Moninder
Continue reading
EPF compliance in respect of multiple units establishments
Please refer to Head Office Circular No. Coordination 13(1)05/Allotment of code number/34878 dated 18.03.2005 wherein it was stated that “the field offices
Continue readingGovt. extends time-limit for filing intimation for Composition Levy
With a view to ease the compliance burden of provisionally migrated small taxpayers opting to pay tax under the Composition scheme, it
Continue reading
Whatsapp Issue: Centre tells SC that data of the users is integral to their right to life and personal liberty
Supreme Court: While the issue relating to ‘right to privacy’ is under consideration before a 9-judge bench, the Centre today told a
Continue reading
Will amend the RP Act to give the NRIs the E-voting rights: Centre tells SC
Supreme Court: In the petition seeking E-voting rights for the NRIs, the Central Government told the Court that it was willing to
Continue reading
Centre to SC: We are against Cow Vigilantism; States should take action against such acts
Supreme Court: The Court asked all the States to issue affidavits on the the rising incidents of cow vigilantism across the country,
Continue reading
Right to Privacy Hearing: 12-Point cheat sheet
The 9-judge bench of J.S. Khehar, CJ and J. Chelameswar, S.A. Bobde, R.K. Agrawal, R.F. Nariman, A.M. Sapre, Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud, S.K.
Continue readingCabinet approves alternative mechanism for creation & launch of a New Exchange Traded Fund
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has authorized the Alternative Mechanism on the following: i. To take decision for divestment through Exchange
Continue reading
9-judge bench Right to Privacy hearing concludes; Judgment reserved
Supreme Court: The 9-judge bench of J.S. Khehar, CJ and J. Chelameswar, S.A. Bobde, R.K. Agrawal, R.F. Nariman, A.M. Sapre, Dr. D.Y.
Continue readingGuidelines laid for re-testing of samples from import consignments
World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiated Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA), which aims at simplifying the trade processes and bringing down barriers to trade
Continue reading