Atal Pension Yojana included under S. 7 of the Aadhaar Act, 2016
With an objective of bringing in transparency, efficiency and to enable beneficiaries to get their entitlement directly in a convenient and seamless
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Govt. launches Tele-Law through Common Service Centres to mainstream legal aid in rural India
In its effort to make legal aid easily accessible to the marginalized communities and citizens living in rural areas, the Government of
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CBSE directed to declare NEET results for admission to MBBS and BDS Courses; Madras HC’s order stayed
Supreme Court: Staying the order of the MAdras High Court that stayed the declaration of results of NEET examination for admission in
Continue readingCBDT notifies new Safe Harbour Regime
In order to reduce transfer pricing disputes, to provide certainty to taxpayers, to align safe harbour margins with industry standards and to
Continue readingCBDT notifies transactions for which the condition of chargeability to STT for claiming exemption under S. 10(38) of IT Act, 1961 shall not apply
Section 10(38) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 (‘the Act’), prior to its amendment by Finance Act, 2017 provided that the income arising by
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24 States pass the State GST (SGST) Act
Twenty Four (24) States have passed the State GST (SGST) Act till 5th June, 2017 while 7 States viz. Meghalaya, Punjab,Tamil Nadu,
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Handbook, Module & Guidelines on Safe Childhood Programme for Gram Panchayats released
A Handbook along with Module & Guidelines on protection of Child Rights at Gram Panchayat level was released jointly by National Commission
Continue readingRajasthan High Court recommends Centre to declare cow as national animal
As reported by The Hindu, giving another twist to the ever raging issue of cow slaughter and beef ban, the Rajasthan High
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Law Commission seeks suggestions: Should betting & gambling be legalised in India?
Appeal The Supreme Court, in Board of Control for Cricket in India v. Cricket Association of Bihar, (2016) 8 SCC 535, mandated
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NCST : Committee to enquire into serious issues against ST employees should have minimum of two members from ST community
National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) has asked the Department of Personnel and Training to constitute a committee having minimum of two
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National Commission for Backward Classes to be constituted in same manner as National Commissions for SCs & STs
The new National Commission for Backward Classes will be constituted under Article 338B and will commence functioning as a constitutional authority, in
Continue readingMadras HC stays notification on sale of cattle for slaughter
As reported by The Hindu, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has stayed the operation of the Prevention of Cruelty
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Bilkis Bano Case: Supreme Court says no to urgent hearing on IPS Officer RS Bhagora’s plea for stay of conviction
On 30.05.2017, the Supreme Court refused to stay the the conviction of IPS officer RS Bhagora in the Bilkis Bano Gangrape case and
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Babri Masjid Case: Bail granted to all 12 accused on personal bond of Rs. 50,000 each
On 30. 05. 2017, the Special CBI Court at Lucknow granted bail to all 12 accused including senior BJP Leaders L.K. Advani,
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Supreme Court refuses urgent hearing on plea seeking cancellation of NEET held on May 7
Supreme Court refused urgent hearing of the plea seeking cancellation of National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) which was conducted on 07.05.2017. The Court said that since
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Cabinet approves phasing out Foreign Investment Promotion Board
The Union Cabinet has given its approval to the phasing out of Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB). The proposal entails abolishing the
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Manual titled “Living conditions in Institutions for Children in conflict with Law” released by WCD Ministry
The Ministry of Women and Child Development has developed a manual titled “Living conditions in Institutions for Children in conflict with Law”
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EPFO beneficiaries to get payment through electronic/digital fund transfer system
The Ministry of Labour & Employment vide notification dated 4th May 2017 has provided for electronic or digital fund transfer/payment of EPF
Continue readingCBDT signs 2 Unilateral Advance Pricing Agreements with Indian taxpayers
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has entered into two Unilateral Advance Pricing Agreements (APA) on 04th May, 2017 and 11th
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AIMPLB to issue advisory to Qazis to tell bridegrooms to refrain from going for instant Triple Talaq
On 22.05.2017, the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) filed an affidavit before the Supreme Court stating that it would issue
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