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MoU signed between NIESBUD and WTCS to promote trade and commerce in India

On 23 December 2014, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD) and

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National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) declared as an “Unlawful Association” by the Central Government

On 23 November 2014, the Central Government, in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 3(1); of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act,

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Justice Dalveer Bhandari received the “First Justice Nagendra Singh International Peace Award”

On 5 December 2014, the Vice-President of India Shri M. Hamid Ansari conferred the “First Justice Nagendra Singh International Peace Award” instituted

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8 Presiding Officers appointed in various Debt Recovery Tribunal’s in the Country

On 17 December 2014, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) appointed 8 Presiding Officers in various Debts Recovery Tribunals (DRTs) in

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MoU signed between NIESBUD and WTCS to promote trade and commerce in India

On 23 December 2014, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD) and

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Agreement signed between India and Germany for Financial Cooperation to Support “Green Energy Corridors” Project

On 17 December 2014, Note of Exchange was signed between India and Germany for financial cooperation to support “Green Energy Corridors” project

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MoU’s / Agreements signed between India and Russia

On 10-11 December 2014, several Memorandum of Understanding (MoU’s)/ Protocols/ Agreements were signed between India and Russia. They are as follows: Protocols

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3 Additional Judges of the HP High Court elevated as Judges of the HP High Court

On 12 December 2014, the President, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1); of Article 217 of the Constitution of

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Government decides to decriminalise attempt to Suicide

On December 10, 2014, Shri Haribhai Parathibhai Chaudhary while giving a written reply to Shri Vivek Gupta stated that the Law Commission

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Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai to serve as the New Chairman, Appellate Tribunal for Electricity, New Delhi

On 1 December 2014, Ranjana Prakash Desai, former Judge of Supreme Court took over the charge of Chairperson, Appellate Tribunal for Electricity,

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Advocates directed to wear proper uniforms while entering the court rooms and the Supreme Court premises

Infuriated by an advocate who, wearing Black Gown, Band and Saffron colour long gown, entered the Court of the Hon’ble Chief Justice

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Shri Anil Kumar Sinha, appointed as the new Director of Central Bureau of Investigation

Shri Anil Kumar Sinha, appointed as the new Director of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for a period of two years from

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Special Bench titles “Social Justice Bench” constituted by the Hon’ble CJI

Heeding the need for providing speedy and specialized justice in matters relating to social justice, Hon’ble Chief Justice of India H.L. Dattu

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MoU signed between India and Mozambique for mutual cooperation in the energy sector

On 28 November 2014, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between India and Mozambique on cooperation in the field of Oil and

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APPOINTMENTS

In exercise of the power conferred by clause (1); of Article 217 of the Constitution of India, the President of India appointed Shri

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Justice C.K. Prasad appointed as the Chairman of the Press Council of India

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of Section 5 of the Press Council Act, 1978 (37 of 1978), the

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Shri Justice Pratap Kumar Ray appointed as the Judicial Member of the National Green Tribunal

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (1); and (3) of Section 6 and read with Section 7 of the National

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MoU signed between IDPA and Doordarshan to showcase documentary films from across the country

On November 26, 2014, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Independent Documentary Producer’s Association (IDPA) and DD National. The objective

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MoUs/ Agreements Signed between India and Nepal

On 25 November, 2014, several Memorandum of Understandings/ Agreements were signed between India and Nepal. It includes signing of agreements on traditional

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Mr. Manan Kumar Mishra & Mr. Bhoje Gowda S.L. elected as the Chairman & Vice Chairman of the Bar Council of India

On November 9, 2014 Mr. Manan Kumar Mishra was unanimously elected as the Chairman of the Bar Council of India. He took