Independent journalists and bloggers to be labelled as “foreign agents” — New Russian Law
As reported by PTI, the Russian President Vladimir Putin has recently signed off a law that would allow Independent journalists and bloggers
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Justice Arun Mishra, Judge, Supreme Court, nominated as Chairman of — Supreme Court Legal Services Committee
S.O. 4319(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 3A of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 (39 of 1987) read with
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MCA | Corporate Affairs Ministry Launches Independent Director’s Databank
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs, with the objective of strengthening the institution of Independent Directors under the Companies Act, launched today the Independent
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Government to set up National Company Law Appellate Tribunal Bench in Chennai
In pursuance of the judgment of Hon’ble Supreme Court, the Government has decided to set up a bench of National Company Law
Continue readingApplication for initiation of corporate insolvency resolution process against DHFL filed under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016
The Reserve Bank filed an application for initiation of corporate insolvency resolution process against Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Limited (DHFL) under Section
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Central Govt. orders winding up of Adarsh Credit Cooperative Society Ltd., Ahmedabad and appoints a liquidator
The Central Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers’ Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Government of India
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US President Trump signs a bill declaring ‘Animal Cruelty’ a Federal Crime
President Trump signs a bipartisan bill that would make acts of animal cruelty a federal crime punishable with fines and up to
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Parliament Update | Reported Use of Spyware Pegasus to Compromise Phone Data of Some Persons through WhatsApp
Minister of Law and Justice, Ravi Shankar Prasad made a statement with respect to the “Reported Use of Spyware Pegasus to Compromise
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CCI approves acquisition by Amazon.com in Future Coupons
Competition Commission of India (CCI) approves the acquisition by Amazon.com NV Investment Holdings LLC (“Acquirer”) in Future Coupons (Private) Limited (“FCL/Target”), under
Continue readingEWS | Benefits for Economically Weaker Sections
In pursuance of insertion of clauses 15(6) and 16(6) in the Constitution, vide the Constitution (One Hundred and Third Amendment) Act, 2019
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Centre notifies appointment of Judicial and Technical Members of NCLAT
S.O. 4279(E).— In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 410 of the Companies Act, 2013 (18 of 2013), the Central Government
Continue readingPresident nominates Justice N.V. Ramana as Executive Chairman of National Legal Services Authority
S.O. 4277(E).— In exercise of the powers conferred under Clause (b) of sub-section (2) of Section 3 of the Legal Services Authorities Act,
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Maharashtra Political Update | Bom HC raises concerns over oath taking ceremony of Uddhav Thackeray at Shivaji Park
A reported by PTI, Bombay High Court has raised security concerns over the oath taking ceremony of Uddhav Thackeray at Shivaji Park
Continue readingIndia has put in place robust visa and immigration system [Components of India’s immigration policy]
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Nityanand Rai, in a written reply to a question regarding India’s immigration policy, in
Continue readingGovernment has adopted a policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism and security forces [Security situation in J&K]
Improving Security Situation in Jammu and Kashmir Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, in a written reply
Continue readingCentre informs of no proposal to reduce age of retirement on superannuation from 60 years to 58 years
Retirement Age Presently, there is no proposal to reduce age of retirement on superannuation from 60 years to 58 years. There are
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Cabinet approves MoU signed between India and Myanmar on bilateral cooperation for Prevention of Trafficking in Persons
The Union Cabinet has given approval for the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Myanmar on bilateral cooperation for the Prevention
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Parliament Updates | Bills for Winter Session
List of Bills for the Winter Session: The Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu (Merger of Union Territories) Bill, 2019
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Article 370| SC reserves order on pleas challenging restrictions imposed in J&K after abrogation of Article 370
Supreme Court: The 3-judge bench of N V Ramana, R Subhash Reddy, and B R Gavai, JJ has reserved the judgment on a
Continue readingRBI announces Framework on Currency Swap Arrangement for SAARC countries for period 2019 to 2022
To further financial stability and economic cooperation within the SAARC region, the Reserve Bank of India, with the concurrence of the Government
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