Khaitan & Co’s annual review of performance resulted in over 100 promotions
Khaitan & Co’s recent completion of its annual review of performance for the FY 2015-16, resulted in over a 100 promotions across
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Resolutions made by the Chief Justices to tackle the issues relating to pendency of cases, lack of infrastructure, etc.
On 22nd and 23rd April, 2016, the Chief Justices’ Conference, 2016 was held and extensive resolutions were made, mainly targeting the issue
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Appointments of Additional Judges and Judges of Madras & Rajasthan High Court
Madras High Court On 8.04.2016, the President appointed S/Shri (i) V. Bharathidasan, (ii) D. Krishnakumar, (iii) S. S. Sundar, (vi) M. V.
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Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay $55 M in talcum powder ovarian cancer case
Missouri State Court: The baby product maker, Johnson & Johnson has been ordered to pay more than $55m (£40m) in compensation to
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Justice K M Joseph appointed Chief Justice, Hyderabad High Court
Chief Justice of Uttaranchal High Court Justice KM Joseph has been appointed Chief Justice, Hyderabad High Court.
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MoU signed between India and Maldives for Conservation and Restoration of Ancient Mosques and other historical monuments
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the subject “Cooperation in the area of conservation and restoration of ancient mosques and joint research
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Clarification by Government on issues regarding M/S Agusta Westland International Limited (AWIL)
The undisputed central issue of corruption in the matter pertaining to acquisition of Agusta Westland helicopters. The Government has clarified the efforts
Continue readingUnion Government’s decision to impose President’s Rule in Uttarakhand termed as “travesty of justice”
Uttaranchal High Court: The Division Bench of Uttaranchal High Court comprising of K.M. Joseph, C.J and V.K. Bist, J., struck down the
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Three Member Committee for Content Regulation of Government Advertising constituted by Government
The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting in compliance with the directions issued by Supreme Court on 13.5.2015 has constituted a three member
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Appointments & Transfers
Madras High Court On 8.04.2016, the President appointed S/Shri (i) V. Bharathidasan, (ii) D. Krishnakumar, (iii) S. S. Sundar, (vi) M. V.
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Loan Agreement signed between India and World Bank of USD 250 Million for “First Programmatic Electricity distribution Reform Development Policy Loan for Rajasthan”
An agreement for IBRD Credit of USD 250 Million from World Bank for “First Programmatic Electricity distribution Reform Development Policy Loan For
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President’s Rule imposed in Uttarakhand
President’s Rule imposed in Uttarakhand. The President of India has signed a Proclamation under Article 356 of the Constitution imposing President’s Rule
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Padma Awards presented by the President
The President of India presented Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri awards on March 28, 2016 at a Civil Investiture Ceremony
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Loan Agreement on Pollution Abatement is signed between India and Japan International Cooperation Agency
A Loan agreement signed between the Government of India and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in January, 2016 for a project of
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Agreement on Social Security signed between India and 18 other Countries
On 9th March 2016, the Minister for External Affairs informed in Lok Sabha that India has signed Social Security Agreements (SSAs) with 18
Continue readingBRICS Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the fields of Science, Technology and Innovation
On 17 February, 2016, The Union Cabinet was apprised about signing of BRICS Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in the fields
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Indo Bangladesh Land Agreement: Election Commission Notifies Indian Enclaves as Constituencies
The protracted process of resolving, incorporating and recognising the enclaves received vide the Indo Bangladesh Land Agreement and effectuated by the Constitution
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Agreement between India and Maldives for avoidance of double taxation of income from International Air Transport
On 25th January, 2016, the Union Cabinet has given its approval for signing of an Agreement between India and Maldives for the
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Key Features of Budget 2016-2017
On 29th February, 2016, the Finance Minister Sri Arun Jaitley presented the Union Budget 2016-17 in Parliament. A brief introduction was given regarding
Continue readingMemorandum of Understanding signed between India and Sweden on Technical Cooperation in Rail Sector
On February 15, 2016, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between Ministry of Railways and the Ministry of Enterprise and
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