Kenya imposes world’s toughest law against plastic bags
High Court of Kenya: Rejecting a plea from manufacturers that the production of plastic bags creates jobs, Kenya’s High Court on Monday
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20 years rigorous imprisonment & Rs. 30, 20, 000 fine imposed on Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh for sexual exploitation of two Sadhvis
On 28.08.2017, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), in it’s press release, notified that the Special Judge Jagdeep Singh for CBI Cases,
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Supreme Court questions Gujarat Govt. on slow trial of rape case against Asaram Bapu
Supreme Court: The Court asked State of Gujarat to file an affidavit with response to it’s question as to why the trial
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Justice Dipak Misra sworn in as Chief Justice of India
Justice Dipak Misra was sworn in as the 45th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India at a ceremony held today in
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10-year-old rape survivor, who’s plea to terminate her pregnancy was dismissed, to receive Rs. 10 Lakh compensation
Supreme Court: The 10-year-old girl, who’s plea to terminate her pregnancy was refused by the Supreme Court on 28.07.2017, will receive Rs.
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Commission to be set up to examine the Sub-Categorization within OBCs
The Union Cabinet has approved a proposal for setting up of a Commission under Article 340 of the Constitution to examine the
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Cabinet approves of alternative mechanism for amalgamation of Public Sector Banks
The Union Cabinet has given in-principle approval for Public Sector Banks to amalgamate through an Alternative Mechanism (AM). The decision would facilitate
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BREAKING| 9-judge Constitution bench unanimously declares Privacy as a Fundamental Right
Supreme Court: In the landmark verdict, the 9-judge Constitution bench has declared that the Right to Privacy is a part of Article
Continue readingJustice Surinder Singh Saron appointed Acting Chief Justice of Punjab & Haryana HC
The President in exercise of the powers conferred by Article 223 of the Constitution of India, appointed Shri Justice Surinder Singh Saron,
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Courting Politics released: 9 stalwarts divided by politics, united by law and wit
What happens when politicians belonging to different Political Parties are brought together in an event to talk? The event starts and ends
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India’s exclusive rights to explore polymetallic nodules from Central Indian Ocean seabed basin extended by 5 years
India’s exclusive rights to explore polymetallic nodules from seabed in Central Indian Ocean Basin (CIOB) have been extended by five years. These
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Breaking: Triple Talaq struck down as unconstitutional by 3:2 majority
Supreme Court: A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court has held by by 3:2 majority that the practice of Triple Talaq is unconstitutional
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WATCH NOW| Book launch of Courting Politics live on CNBC TV18
Courting Politics shall be launched today by Justice A.K. Sikri, Judge, Supreme Court of India. This will be followed by a panel
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Coming soon from EBC – Courting Politics
Courting Politics chronicles inspiring life stories of nine eminent lawyers turned politicians. The book is an engaging narrative of these distinguished personalities who are now
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Cabinet approves MoU between India and Sweden on IPRs
The Union Cabinet has given its approval to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Sweden on cooperation in the field
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Delhi High Court sets aside DGCA circular on excess baggage fees
Delhi High Court: As reported by Economic Times, the Delhi Court set aside the Rs 100 per kg fee fixed by the
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Hadiya Case: Supreme Court orders NIA probe to see if it is a case of Love Jihad
Supreme Court: In the case where Kerala High Court annulled the marriage of a Hindu Girl to a Muslim Boy after her
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Gorakhpur Tragedy: SC refuses to take Suo Motu cognizance; Asks the advocate to approach Allahabad HC
Supreme Court: Refusing to take suo motu cognizance in the matter where over 60 children died in a Gorakhpur Hospital, the bench
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Ayodhya Matter: SC gives 3 months time for translation of Historic documents; Matter to be heard on Dec 5
Supreme Court: The 3-judge bench of Dipak Misra, Ashok Bhushan and SA Nazeer, JJ allowed 3-months time for the translation of the
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Adoption of UN Fundamental Principle of Official Statistics
The United Nations Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics adopted by the Government of India are as below: Principle 1. Official statistics provide an
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