Convict Chandrabhan Sanap sentenced to death in TCS techie rape and murder case
Special Women’s Court comprising of Special Judge Vrushali Joshi pronounced death sentence to Chandrabhan Sanap who was convicted in the 2014 rape
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The Delhi High Court (Amendment) Act 2015 came into force w.e.f. 26th of October, 2015
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of Section 1 of the Delhi High Court (Amendment) Act, 2015, the Central
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Green Highways Policy, 2015 launched to conserve environment and make India pollution free
On 29.09.2015, the Green Highways (Plantation, Transplantation, Beautification & Maintenance) Policy, 2015 was launched by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways.
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‘Mid Day Meal Rules, 2015’ notified by the Central Government
On 30.09.2015, the ‘Mid Day Meal Rules, 2015’ under the National Food Security Act, 2013 was notified by the Central Government. The
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Rs. 410 crore allocated to frequently Drought affected and over exploited & Notified ground water blocks
Change in the rainfall pattern in the country has resulted in longer dry spells causing drought like situation in few areas in
Continue readingNotification to repeal the FCRA, 1952 and shift the Regulation of the Commodity Derivatives Market to SEBI with effect from 28th September 2015
In exercise of powers conferred by Sections 131 and 133 of the Finance Act, 2015, the Central Government appointed 28th September 2015
Continue readingGovernment Accepted Shah Committee’s Recommendation to Make Clarificatory Amendment on Non-Applicability of MAT on FII/FPIs
In the light of controversy generated on the applicability of the Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) on FIIs/FPIs due to inconsistent rulings of
Continue readingLaw Commission Report on Death Penalty
The Law Commission of India chaired by Justice A.P. Shah submitted its 262nd report on 31st August 2015 on the issue of
Continue readingEntry of Law Students/Interns barred from high security zone of Supreme Court
The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has barred the entry of interns/law students inside the high security zone of Supreme Court. The
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Guidelines governing Adoption of Children, 2015
On 17.07.2015 the Central Government notified the following Guidelines issued by the Central Adoption Resource Authority, superseding the Guidelines Governing the Adoption
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Developments associated with the NJAC
The National Judicial Appointments Commission Act, 2014, seeks to “regulate the procedure to be followed by the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC)
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Portal for UGC’s Students Grievance Redressal launched
On 23-03-2015, the Ministry of Human Resource Development launched the UGC’s Students Grievance Redressal Portal (www.ugc.ac.in ). It is an initiative taken
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Portal for redressal of grievances against misleading advertisements launched
On 18-03-2015, two new initiatives were launched by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution in order to enhance consumer
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Revised Scheme/Guidelines for engaging Law Clerk-cum-Research Assistants in the Supreme Court of India
The revised scheme/guidelines for engaging Law Clerk-cum-Research Assistants in the Supreme Court are as follows: Nature of engagement of Law Clerks shall
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Law Commission of India report on “Electoral Reform”
On 12-03-2015, the Law Commission of India submitted a report to the Ministry of Law & Justice suggesting comprehensive measures for changes
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Digital Gender Atlas for Girls’ Education launched by the HRD Ministry
On 09-03-2015, the Digital Gender Atlas for Girls’ Education was launched by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department of School Education
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Ministry of Information and Broadcasting advises media to stop the telecast of “India’s Daughter”
On March 3rd, 2015, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting advised the TV Channels not to telecast the documentary “India’s daughter” or
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Mr Arvind Datar & Mr KV Viswanathan, Senior Advocates joined the Editorial Board of Supreme Court Cases
Mr Arvind Datar, Senior Advocate and Mr KV Viswanathan, Senior Advocate have joined the Editorial Board of Supreme Court Cases. They joined
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New Portal for E-filing of applications for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) launched
On 17-02-2015, the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance launched a new upgraded and secured user friendly website i.e., http://fipb.gov.in for
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Special Court having jurisdiction throughout the State of Karnataka constituted by the Central Government
On 29-01-2015, the Central Government in exercise of power conferred under Section 11(1); of the National Investigation Agency Act, 2008 notified the
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