SCC Snippets| Succeeding Government dutybound to carry on the unfinished job of the previous Government
“Political agenda of an individual or a political party should not be subversive of rule of law.”
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Surveillance versus right to privacy| Five unmissable quotes from the Pegasus Order
“If you want to keep a secret, you must also hide it from yourself.” George Orwell, 1984 Supreme Court: The 3-judge bench of NV Ramana, CJ and Surya Kant and Hima Kohli, JJ has appointed an Expert
Pegasus| ‘National security cannot be the bugbear that the judiciary shies away from’. Here’s why the initially reluctant Supreme Court finally decided to interfere
“The free flow of information from the Petitioners and the State, in a writ proceeding before the Court, is an important step towards Governmental transparency and openness, which are celebrated values under our Constitution.”
The what, the why, the who and the how: All you need to know about SC’s independent probe order in Pegasus case
“… it was an extremely uphill task to find and select experts who are free from prejudices, are independent and competent.”
Government of Gujarat issues Industrial Relations (Gujarat) Rules, 2021
The Government of Gujarat has issued the Industrial Relations (Gujarat) Rules, 2021 vide notification dated October 5, 2021. The Rules shall extend
Government announces 27% reservation for OBCs, 10% for EWS in All India Quota for UG, PG medical, dental courses
On July 29, 2021, the Government has announced 27% reservation for the OBCs (Other Backward Classes) and 10% quota for the Economically
Cabinet Reshuffle | Allocation of portfolios among Council of Ministers: Full list
Shri Narendra Modi Prime Minister and also in-charge of: Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions; Department of Atomic Energy; Department of Space; All important policy
Bom HC | Right to Property under Art. 300 A – A Human and Constitutional Right? Court decides in a dispute of construction of National Highway [Land Owners v. State]
Bombay High Court: The Division Bench of S.V. Gangapurwala and Shrikant D. Kulkarni, JJ., expressed that, In a welfare State, statutory authorities
[Lakshadweep Regulations] Ker HC | Government should be eager to consider public suggestion; HC grants liberty to raise objections/suggestions even after expiry of outer time limit
Kerala High Court: The Division Bench comprising of A. Muhamed Mustaque and Kauser Edappagath, JJ., addressed the issue relating to controversial regulations
Madras HC | Predatory activities of man resulting in nature losing her patience. Can hills and hillocks be given for exploitation even without any public interest? Succinct Report on Mining lease to carry Quarry Operations
Madras High Court: G.R. Swaminathan, J., remarked that, “I am conscious that every judicial verdict must be anchored only in law and
Del HC | Are exemptions and relaxations under different Statutes a matter of right? Is it Government’s prerogative to exempt with or without stringent conditions under Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act? Read on
Delhi High Court: The Division Bench of D.N. Patel, CJ and Jyoti Singh, J., reiterated the settled law that Court cannot direct
“Govt. is to blame for chaos; Harsh steps necessary before pandemic spirals to engulf entire population”: All HC orders closing of all establishments (exceptions listed) till 26th April in select districts, asks Govt. to consider complete lockdown for entire State
“One would only laugh at us that we have enough to spend on elections and very little to spend on public health.”
Bom HC | Is Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation entitled in law to impose pre-qualification criteria “contractors whose contract was terminated for unsatisfactory services are ineligible to participate in tender”? Judicial Review, Blacklisting & more. Read on
“Government must have freedom of contract.”
MEA | Press Statement on recent comments by foreign individuals and entities on the farmers’ protests
Here’s the press statement released by the Ministry of External Affairs with regard to the comments by some foreign individuals and entities
Government approves Central Sector Scheme for Industrial Development of Jammu & Kashmir
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs considered and approved the proposal of Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade for Central
Government Contracts – Are the interests really balanced?
by Apurv Parashari*
Finance Minister announces measures of Rs 73,000 crore to stimulate consumer spending in economy to fight slow down due to COVID-19
The proposals presented today by the Finance Minister are designed to stimulate spending in a fiscally prudent manner as some of the
Kar HC | Government cannot act in a whimsical fashion, deviating from the prescribed service rules
Karnataka High Court: Krishna S. Dixit and P.N. Desai, JJ., while allowing a writ petition by a civil servant, observes, “Government being
AP HC | Does Government has the right to spend public money as per their whims and fancies? HC discusses in light of stoppage of social security pension
Andhra Pradesh High Court: Battu Devanand, J., while addressing the instant matter, observed that, The government is not supposed to spend public money
Government Blocks 118 Mobile Apps which are Prejudicial to Sovereignty and Integrity of India, Defence of India, Security of State and Public Order
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India invoking it’s power under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act read