BCCI matter: Anurag Thakur tenders fresh unconditional apology before Supreme Court
On 13.07.2017, the former BCCI President Anurag Thakur tendered a fresh unconditional apology before the Supreme Court after the Court rejected his
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Coal Scam: Only Supreme Court can hear pleas challenging the orders of Special Courts
Supreme Court: Rejecting the plea of Naveen Jindal seeking permission to challenge the Trail Court’s order in Coal Scam, the 3-judge bench headed
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Joint Interpretative Notes on Agreement between India & Bangladesh for Promotion and Protection of Investments, approved
The Union Cabinet has given its approval for the Joint Interpretative Notes (JIN) on the Agreement between India and Bangladesh for the
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5-judge Constitution bench to hear the Aadhaar matter on 18th and 19th July
Supreme Court: A 5-judge constitution bench will hear the Aadhaar matter for 2 consecutive days next week i.e. on 18th and 19th
Continue readingEducation system has become a machine that mass produces clones
Delhi High Court: Coming down heavily upon the current Education system, the Court that the Education system has become completely dehumanised and
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Supreme Court extends Madras HC’s order staying the Rules on cattle trade for slaughter
As reported by Hindustan Times, the Supreme Court has extended to all of India the Madras High Court order staying the Centre’s notification
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Scheme for automated listing of cases before the Supreme Court
The number of cases being filed in the Supreme Court of India has been constantly on the rise and listing of cases is
Continue readingIncome Tax Manual Scrutiny Criteria for Financial Year 2017-2018 issued
Guidelines for selection of cases for scrutiny during Financial Year 2017-2018 1. In supersession of earlier Instructions on the above subject, the Board
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Supreme Court vacates stay on admission & counselling to IITs under JEE (Advanced)
As reported by The Hindu, the Supreme Court has vacated its stay order on the counselling and admission process to the prestigious
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Former BCCI President Anurag Thakur asked to tender fresh unconditional apology
Supreme Court: Refusing to consider the earlier affidavit of apology filed by the former BCCI President Anurag Thakur, the 3-judge bench of
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Presidential Election, 2017: Right to vote or not to vote
Certain doubts have arisen in the minds of some of the electors at the current Presidential Election, 2017 to the effect whether
Continue readingAppointment of 6 Addl. Judges, Punjab & Haryana High Court
The President in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 224 of the Constitution of India, appointed S/Shri (1) Arvind
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The President in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 224 of the Constitution of India appointed S/Shri (1) Akhilesh Chandra
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Jobs and admissions on the basis of fake caste certificates not valid
Supreme Court: The bench of J.S. Khehar, CJ and Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud, J held that the Government jobs and admissions secured in
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Public Notice issued by Returning Officer for Election to the Office of Vice President of India
By a notification published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary today (the 4th of July, 2017), the Election Commission has fixed the following
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Meaning of registered brand name in the context of GST rates clarified
The Central GST (CGST) rate on supply of certain goods, such as chena or paneer, natural honey, wheat, rice and other cereals,
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Sahara Matter: No extension of deadline for payment of Rs. 552 crore
Supreme Court: The Court rejected the Sahara Group’s request to extend the 15.07.2017 deadline for realisation of Rs. 552.21 Crores Cheque. On 29.04.2017,
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Multiple Banking System for EPFO contribution and payments
In keeping with the Government’s mandate for facilitating ‘Ease of doing business’, EPFO has taken a step further. EPFO has entered into
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Law Commission of India submits Report No. 270, recommending Compulsory Registration of Marriages
The Department of Legal Affairs forwarded a request received from the Legislative Department, asking the Law Commission to examine and submit a
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Dept. of Consumer Affairs allows change in MRP on unsold stock prior to implementation of GST till 30th September
On account of implementation of GST w.e.f. 1st July, 2017, there may be instances where the retail sale price of a pre-packaged commodity
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