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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Supreme Court to decide whether NOIDA is a corporation established by the Uttar Pradesh Government
Supreme Court: The bench of R.K. Agrawal and A.M. Sapre, JJ agreed to examine a plea of the income tax department whether
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Order in Uttar Pradesh Teacher appointment case reserved
Supreme Court: On 19.05.2017, the Court reserved its order in Uttar Pradesh teacher appointment case and asked the National Council for Technical Education (NCTE)
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14th GST Council approves GST rates for goods and GST Compensation Cess
The 14th Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council Meeting, chaired by the Union Minister of Finance Shri Arun Jaitley, was held at
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Gujarat to give 50% reservation to in-service medical candidates for PG Courses in the second round of counselling starting tomorrow
Supreme Court: The bench of Dipak Misra and A.M. Khanwilkar, JJ directed the State of Gujarat to give 50 per cent reservation to
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Justice Karnan: SC registry refuses plea for recall of conviction order; Lawyers claim that he has approached the President
Supreme Court Registrar refused to list Justice C.S. Karnan’s plea for recall of the order awarding him 6 months imprisonment for contempt
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Cabinet approves Pan-India implementation of Maternity Benefit Program
The Union Cabinet has given ex-post facto approval to Pan-India implementation of Maternity Benefit Program which now has been extended to all
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Kulbhushan Jadhav Case: ICJ orders in favour of India; Pakistan not to execute the death sentence pending final decision of the Court
International Court of Justice at the Hague pronounced it’s verdict in favour of India. It said that the conditions required to indicate
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IBBI announces 2nd Edn. of Limited Insolvency Examination
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has specified the syllabus, format and frequency of the “Limited Insolvency Examination” under Regulation
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Kulbhushan Jadhav Case: International Court of Justice to deliver it’s order tomorrow
The International Court of Justice will deliver its Order on the request for the indication of provisional measures made by India in
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Aadhaar matter deleted from today’s list; Next date not specified
Supreme Court: The vacation bench of L. Nageswara Rao and Navin Sinha, JJ will not be taking up the Aadhaar matter today.
Continue readingOperation Clean Money portal launched, will enable citizen engagement for creating a tax compliant society & transparent tax administration
The Union Minister of Finance officially launched the Portal of Operation Clean Money (https://www.cleanmoney.gov.in) on May 16, 2017. The Operation Clean Money was initiated by
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One time exemption given to NGOs to file missing Annual Returns
The Government has given one final opportunity to all associations/organizations which have applied for renewal of their registration under the Foreign Contrubtion
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Kulbhushan Jadhav case: India calls for immediate provisional measures; hearing concluded
International Court of Justice at the Hague begins hearing the submissions of India in the matter relating to Kulbhushan Jadhav’s execution order
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Measures announced to curb the menace of online Child Sexual Abuse Material
The Ministry of Women and Child Development has been making several efforts to deal with the problem of online Child Sexual Abuse
Continue readingNational Herald case: Delhi HC orders income tax probe
As reported by Financial Express, the Delhi High Court has allowed an Income Tax Department investigation in the National Herald case. The case is based
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