CBDT notifies new Safe Harbour Regime
In order to reduce transfer pricing disputes, to provide certainty to taxpayers, to align safe harbour margins with industry standards and to
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Cabinet approves agreement between India & Cyprus on Merchant Shipping
The Union Cabinet has given its ex-post facto approval to the Agreement between India and Cyprus on Merchant Shipping, which was signed
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Cabinet approves agreement between India & Somalia on transfer of sentenced persons
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for signing and subsequent ratification of the
Continue readingCBDT notifies transactions for which the condition of chargeability to STT for claiming exemption under S. 10(38) of IT Act, 1961 shall not apply
Section 10(38) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 (‘the Act’), prior to its amendment by Finance Act, 2017 provided that the income arising by
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24 States pass the State GST (SGST) Act
Twenty Four (24) States have passed the State GST (SGST) Act till 5th June, 2017 while 7 States viz. Meghalaya, Punjab,Tamil Nadu,
Continue readingSEBI introduces online registration mechanism for mutual funds
CIRCULAR [SEBI/HO/IMD/DF3/CIR/P/2017/52 dated June 01, 2017] All Mutual Funds/Asset Management Companies(AMCs)/Trustee Companies/Board of Trustees of Mutual Fund Sub: Online Registration Mechanism for
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Handbook, Module & Guidelines on Safe Childhood Programme for Gram Panchayats released
A Handbook along with Module & Guidelines on protection of Child Rights at Gram Panchayat level was released jointly by National Commission
Continue readingAppointment of Judges, Jammu & Kashmir High Court
The President in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 95 of the Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir, appointed S/Shri Sanjeev Kumar,
Continue readingSEBI forms Committee on Corporate Governance
Formation of Committee on Corporate Governance SEBI has set up a committee under the Chairmanship of Shri Uday Kotak, Executive Vice Chairman
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14 Additional Judges appointed to the Bombay 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)
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EBC releases the 10th edition of its hugely popular – Constitution of India (Coat Pocket Edition)
Foreword WHEN you hold this small leather-bound book in your hands, you are holding the very destiny of this nation written 62
Continue readingRajasthan High Court recommends Centre to declare cow as national animal
As reported by The Hindu, giving another twist to the ever raging issue of cow slaughter and beef ban, the Rajasthan High
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Law Commission seeks suggestions: Should betting & gambling be legalised in India?
Appeal The Supreme Court, in Board of Control for Cricket in India v. Cricket Association of Bihar, (2016) 8 SCC 535, mandated
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NCST : Committee to enquire into serious issues against ST employees should have minimum of two members from ST community
National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) has asked the Department of Personnel and Training to constitute a committee having minimum of two
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National Commission for Backward Classes to be constituted in same manner as National Commissions for SCs & STs
The new National Commission for Backward Classes will be constituted under Article 338B and will commence functioning as a constitutional authority, in
Continue readingMadras HC stays notification on sale of cattle for slaughter
As reported by The Hindu, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has stayed the operation of the Prevention of Cruelty
Continue readingAppointment of Addl. Judges, Jharkhand High Court
The President in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (l) of Article 224 of the Constitution of India appointed Shri Bimlendu
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Bilkis Bano Case: Supreme Court says no to urgent hearing on IPS Officer RS Bhagora’s plea for stay of conviction
On 30.05.2017, the Supreme Court refused to stay the the conviction of IPS officer RS Bhagora in the Bilkis Bano Gangrape case and
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Babri Masjid Case: Bail granted to all 12 accused on personal bond of Rs. 50,000 each
On 30. 05. 2017, the Special CBI Court at Lucknow granted bail to all 12 accused including senior BJP Leaders L.K. Advani,
Continue readingAppointment of Addl. Judges, Patna High Court
The President in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 224 of the Constitution of India, appointed S/Shri Anil
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