Voluntary Code of Ethics for the General Elections, 2019
Under the Code, Participants have voluntarily undertaken to establish a high priority communication channel with the nodal officers designated by ECI. Participants
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PNB Scam | Westminster Court issues an arrest warrant against Nirav Modi
Westminster Court, United Kingdom: A provisional arrest warrant has been issued against the fugitive diamond merchant, Nirav Modi for his extradition in
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Lokpal Appointment | Justice P.C. Ghose, Former Supreme Court Judge becomes India’s First Lokpal
As reported by media, Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose appointed as the chairperson of the Lokpal, though the official announcement is awaited. Lokpal will
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Bureau of Civil Aviation Security issues instructions to strengthen “Security Measures” at airports
The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has issued a detailed Circular on 15-03-2019 to strengthen the Security measures at the airports
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India pilots resolutions on “Single-use Plastics and Sustainable Nitrogen Management” at Fourth UN Environment Assembly
In a significant first, India piloted resolutions on two important global environmental issues relating to Single-use Plastics and Sustainable Nitrogen management at
Continue readingMadras HC | Pollachi Rape Case– TN Govt. asked to pay Rs 25 lakh compensation due to revelation of survivor’s identity
Pollachi Sexual Assault Case: In the barbarous and shameful act that took place in the State of Tamil Nadu the first FIR
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Landmark Move | China introduces a new “Investment Law”
As reported by the media, China has introduced a new “Investment Law” on 15-03-2019 with the aim to ease global concerns. The
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SC seeks Election Commission’s reply on plea by 21 opposition leaders for verification of 50 pc VVPAT slips
Supreme Court: The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the plea of 21 opposition leaders, led by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N
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SC stays Meghalaya HC judgment holding Editor and Publisher of Shillong Times guilty of contempt
Supreme Court: The Court has stayed the Meghalaya High Court judgment holding The Shillong Times editor Patricia Mukhim and publisher Shoba Chaudhuri
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Unfair Ecosystem | Anti-Trust suit filed against “Apple” by “Soptify”
“Spotify” is a digital music, podcast, and video streaming service that gives you access to millions of songs and other content from
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Rafale Deal: SC reserves order on admissibility of the ‘leaked’ documents
Supreme Court: Making it clear that it will decide first on the preliminary objections raised by the Centre and then go into the facts
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SC appoints PS Narsimha as mediator for resolving disputes relating to BCCI
Supreme Court: The bench of SA Bobde and Abhay Manohar Sapre has appointed Senior Advocate PS Narsimha as a mediator in all
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Editors Guild of India on the Meghalaya High Court’s order in a contempt case against “The Shillong Times”
Statement Issued by Editors Guild of India The Editors Guild of India is deeply distressed over the Meghalaya High Court’s order in
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Rafale Deal: SC allows Defence Ministry to file affidavit
Supreme Court: The Court has allowed the Defence Ministry to file an affidavit in the Rafale Deal case that will come up
Continue readingSecretary Legal Affairs to head committee on Comprehensive Insurance Scheme for Advocates
The Government has set up a five-member committee to examine the issues related to framing of a proper, structured scheme for providing
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10% reservation to EWSs: SC to consider on March 28 if matter should be referred to Constitution Bench
Supreme Court: The 3-judge bench of CJI Ranjan Gogoi and Deepak Gupta and Sanjiv Khanna, JJ refused to pass any order on
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Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions ratifies position of Justice H.L. Dattu as a Member of its Bureau in Geneva, Switzerland
Justice H.L. Dattu, Chairperson, National Human Rights Commission, India continues to remain a Member of the Global Alliance of National Human Rights
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Documents related to Rafale deal stolen from Defence Ministry; Govt. tells SC
Supreme Court: The government has told the Supreme Court that documents related to the Rafale fighter jet deal have been stolen from
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Should Ayodhya dispute be decided by mediation? SC reserves order
Supreme Court: The 5-judge bench of Ranjan Gogoi, CJ and SA Bobde, Dr. DY Chandrachud, Ashok Bhushan and SA Nazeer, JJ has said
Continue readingNational Common Mobility Card – India’s First Indigenously developed Payment Platform launched
One Nation, One Card for transport mobility was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a function in Ahmedabad yesterday. The Indigenous
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