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Notification 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

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Government 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

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Law 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

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Entry 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 Telangana 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

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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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Raahgiri Day – an initiative to encourage the creative abilities of differently-abled person

On 01-02-2015, the Department of Empowerment of persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India organised a first

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Padma Award awarded for the distinguished service in the Public Affairs

Shri K K. Venugopal – an eminent Indian constitutional lawyer and a senior advocate in the Supreme Court of India awarded with

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National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) declared as an “Unlawful Association” by the Central Government

On 23 November 2014, the Central Government, in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 3(1); of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act,

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Justice Dalveer Bhandari received the “First Justice Nagendra Singh International Peace Award”

On 5 December 2014, the Vice-President of India Shri M. Hamid Ansari conferred the “First Justice Nagendra Singh International Peace Award” instituted