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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Agreement between India and Maldives for the exchange of information with respect to taxes
The Union Cabinet approved the signing and ratification of an Agreement for the exchange of information between India and Maldives with respect
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10 Substantial Legislations/Bills/ Notifications of 2015
The Negotiable Instruments (Amendment) Act, 2015 The Negotiable Instruments (Amendment) Act, 2015, which seeks to amend the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 and
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DIPP extends deadline for suggestions and objections to Proposed Trademark Rules, 2015
Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) has extended the date for receiving suggestions and objections to the proposed Trade Mark Rules,
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Supreme Court Constitution Bench to hear matters every Monday and Friday
The Supreme Court via notice dated December 23, 2015 listed 10 matters to be heard by a Constitution Bench consisting of five
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Judicial Committee appointed by the Central Government to make recommendations for removal of anomalies in the implementation of OROP
In order to implement One Rank One Pension (OROP) for the Ex-Servicemen for payment of uniform pension to the armed forces personnel
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Judicial Appointments at various Courts
Shri Asapu Ramalingeswara Rao appointed as an Additional Judge of High Court of Judicature at Hyderabad
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Shri R. K. Mathur appointed as the Chief Information Commissioner, New Delhi
Former defence secretary Shri R. K. Mathur has been appointed as the Chief Information Commissioner in the Central Information Commission, New Delhi
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Akshay Bhan, Senior Advocate, bicycles to Court
At the request of the Punjab and Haryana High Court Employees Association, Mr Akshay Bhan and his colleagues bicycle to Court.
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On 3-12-2015, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) regarding use of Non-potable water released after treatment from sewage/effluent treatment plants located in Ganga
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In order to extend every possible facilitation to the flood affected people of Tamilnadu, the Department of Financial Services in the Ministry
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Employers’ Attestation no longer necessary to withdraw EPF Amount
Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has launched new forms i.e. Form-19 (UAN), Form-10-C (UAN), and Form-31 (UAN) to provide benefit to large
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