India And UK Institutions Sign Agreements for Collaboration in Crop Sciences
On 24th January, 2016, Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology and a consortium of top UK research institutions signed
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List of Agreements and MOUs exchanged during the State Visit of Prime Minister of Nepal to India
On 20 February, 2016 several Memorandum of Understanding/ Agreements were signed between India and Nepal which include: MoU on utilization of US$
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Appointments and Transfers in various High Courts
On 30.01.2016, in exercise of the powers conferred by Article 222 (1) of the Constitution of India, the President, after consultation with
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CBDT Signs Two Bilateral Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) With United Kingdom
On 29th January, 2016, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has entered into two bilateral Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) with United
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Prime Minister’s ‘Startup India’ Policy, notified
The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) constituted under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry has issued the notification for ‘Startup
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Justice Ramayyagari Subhash Reddy, Judge of the Hyderabad High Court appointed as Chief Justice of the Gujarat High Court
On 30.01.2016, in exercise of the powers conferred by Article 217 (1) of the Constitution of India, the President appointed Shri Justice
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Uttar Pradesh ushers in reform in land and revenue laws
For a state craving for development and standing at the toe-end in the list of the developing states; attraction of investments and
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Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Ministry of Railways and State Government of Telangana for “Formation of Joint Venture Companies for Development of Railway Infrastructure
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Commission appointed to enquire the cause of the death of the research scholar
Due to the sudden death of Shri Chakravarti R. Vemula, a research scholar in the University of Hyderabad, the Fact Finding Committee
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Interaction of Advocate appearing as party-in-person may be discontinued for the time being
Supreme Court via circular dated 20th January, 2016, notified that the certain guidelines have been issued by the Competent Authority with regard
Continue readingRailway Ministry introduces new checks on booking of e-ticket/i-ticket through IRCTC website
In order to prevent any possible misuse for the booking of e-ticket on IRCTC website, Ministry of Railways has now decided that
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Gold Monetisation Scheme modified
After the launch of Gold Monetisation Scheme (GMS) on 5th November, 2015 by the Government, number of suggestions were received to make
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Section 125(5), (6) & (7) Companies Act, 2013 come into force on January 13, 2016
Section 125 sub section (5), (6) (except with respect to the manner of administration of the Investor Education and Protection Fund) and
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HUF or its Karta cannot become a partner or designated partner in LLP
In a circular dated January 15, 2016, Ministry of Corporate Affairs clarifies to a stakeholder who pointed out that in the General
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“Bar Council to close down 250 Law Colleges next year” says Shri Manan Kumar Mishra
During the inauguration ceremony of M.K. Nambiyar Academy, Shri Manan Kumar Mishra quoted that “In order to improve the quality of legal
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“Government in discussion with BCI to consider the entry and practise of law within the framework by Foreign Law Firms” says Law Minister
The Government is in discussion with the Bar Council of India to consider the entry and practise of law within the framework
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National Seminar on “Continuing Legal Education: An Agenda for Professional Development” and Foundation laying ceremony of M.K. Nambyar Academy for Continuing Legal Education
Bar Council of Kerala, Kochi in collaboration with the M.K. Nambyar Academy for Continuing Legal Education Trust is organising a National Seminar
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Restrictions imposed on Court Room visits in Supreme Court
The Supreme Court via a Circular dated January 5th, 2016 notified that the entry of litigants, law students and public visiting Court
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Former Chief Justice of India SH Kapadia passes away
The former Chief Justice of India SH Kapadia passed away in Mumbai . He was 68 years old. He was appointed as
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Agreement signed between India and World Bank for Nai Manzil project for minorities
India signed a financing agreement for IDA (International development association) credit of US$ 50 million (equivalent) for the “Nai Manzil- Education and
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